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What if leadership wasn’t about having the answers—but about asking better questions? On "I Have Some Questions…", Erik Berglund – a founder, coach, and Speechcraft evangelist – dives into the conversations that high performers aren’t having enough. This isn’t your typical leadership podcast. It’s a tactical deep-dive into the soft skills that actually drive results: the hard-to-nail moments of accountability, the awkward feedback loops, and the language that turns good leaders into great on ...
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Welcome to "Her First Million" - the empowering podcast designed exclusively for women business owners in manufacturing, construction, and the trades! I’m your host, Amanda Bedell, Your Business Chaos Sorter. Here's a breakdown of the segments to come: 🔴 Love Your Numbers: In this segment, we demystify the world of business finance, helping you confidently track and optimize your numbers for greater profitability. Join me as I share my own experiences, failures, and successes in understandin ...
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013: What If Motivation Isn’t the Problem?
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this solo episode, Erik takes a sledgehammer to one of the most overused and misunderstood leadership questions: “How do I motivate my people?” He breaks down why motivation isn’t your job, and how alignment is the real lever leaders should be pulling. From hiring to training, development to retention, Erik reframes every ste…
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012: “Are You Settling for ‘Good Enough’ on Your Team?” (lessons from Alex Kudelka)
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🧠 Erik’s Take In this reflection, Erik breaks down his conversation with Alex Kudelka and extends the dialogue into a deeper meditation on one of the hardest (and most human) aspects of business: adding the right people. Whether it's a co-founder or a hire, getting the “who” right is make-or-break—and Erik’s vulnerable look at how pressure can lead…
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011: “Can You Scale a Business Without Diluting Your Magic?” ft. Alex Kudelka
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot Erik sits down with startup builder and Outdo Growth founder Alex Kudelka for a deeply honest and tactical conversation on what it really takes to build early-stage ventures. From co-founder dynamics to hiring pitfalls, from founder-led sales to the myths of scaling too early—this episode is a goldmine for founders navigating th…
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010: Are You Ready to Lead an AI-Empowered Team?
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this solo episode, Erik unpacks the deeper leadership challenge that AI is creating—not just how to use the tools, but how to lead people who are using them. From data aggregation to automation to creation (and now even talent development), Erik lays out the evolving landscape and what it demands of leaders. He calls on liste…
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009: “Are You Committed to the Process or Just the Result?” (lessons from Alex Boyd)
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🧠 Erik’s Take Coming off a powerful interview with Alex Boyd, Erik takes a moment to unpack the core themes that resonated most. This reflection is a masterclass in translating deep conversation into leadership action. What stood out was Alex’s but his clarity, vulnerability, and the fearless questions he asks himself. For Erik, this was a model of…
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008: “What’s the Secret to Sales That Don’t Suck?” ft. Alex Boyd
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this layered and laugh-filled conversation, Erik sits down with multi-time founder and investor Alex Boyd to talk about the collision of AI, leadership, and personal transformation. What begins as a conversation about technology and team-building morphs into a masterclass on intentional leadership, career evolution, and build…
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007: Are You Leading the Person or Fighting the Generation?
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this unfiltered, freewheeling solo riff, Erik tackles a controversial leadership question: How do you lead Millennials and Gen Z? Not from a place of judgment, but of lived experience. As a millennial himself, Erik offers a deep and human-centered take on why these generations behave differently at work, what they’re really o…
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this no-BS episode, Erik breaks down a word that everyone uses but few truly understand: accountability. Born from a career-defining moment when he couldn’t answer the question in a final interview, Erik shares the story that sparked his obsession with this misunderstood leadership cornerstone. He unpacks the real definition …
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005: "What If You’re One Swing Away from Breakthrough?” ft. Brian Lofrumento
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this energizing and deeply reflective conversation, Erik sits down with serial entrepreneur, podcaster, and speaker Brian Lofrumento, whose 17-year journey has taken him from a soccer blog started in college to over 1100 podcast episodes and a newly launched nonprofit. They unpack what really drives entrepreneurs past the wan…
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this solo episode, Erik Berglund takes on one of the most critical and misunderstood leadership questions: How do people get better at things? With bold clarity, he dismantles the myths we cling to about time, motivation, and talent, and offers a precise, actionable framework for building growth into your organization. Whethe…
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003: “Are You Asking Too Much of Your Team… Without Realizing It?” (lessons from Tim Whitmire)
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🧠 Erik’s Take In this reaction episode, Erik unpacks the deeply resonant conversation he just had with Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation. What starts as a personal reflection on F3's impact morphs into a vulnerable and strategic look at leadership, sustainability, and what it really means to see the people we lead clearly. From the power of mic…
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002: “Can a Free Workout Teach You How to Be a Better Man?” ft. Tim Whitmire
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this powerful conversation, Erik sits down with Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation and a seasoned leader across journalism, finance, consulting, and operations, to unpack what it takes to build decentralized leadership, sustain impact at scale, and lead with humility and purpose. From the sweaty roots of a Saturday workout…
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this solo episode, Erik takes us deep into one of the most deceptively simple and misunderstood questions in leadership: What does it mean to be a leader? This is not about personality traits or lofty vision statements—it’s about one clear, powerful definition that transforms how you show up, lead, and grow others. If you’ve …
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🎙️ Episode Snapshot In this launch episode of I Have Some Questions…, Erik Berglund sets the stage for a podcast built on one radical belief: that great leadership begins not with answers, but with better questions. He shares the personal journey that led him to this insight, the mission behind the show, and what listeners can expect from future ep…
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Episode 18: Ask Amanda Questioning Assumptions - A How-To Guide For Business Owners
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Episode Highlights: 🔹 The importance of questioning assumptions in business 🔹 How unchecked assumptions can block major breakthroughs 🔹 A personal story of learning to listen and adapt 🔹 Five common assumptions that may be holding your business back 🔹 Actionable steps to challenge and test assumptions Opening Thoughts "Hi there, I'm Amanda Bedell, …
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Episode 17: The Language of Leadership: Transforming Accountability in Teams With Erik Berglund
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Welcome back to Her First Million Podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into leadership, accountability, and how to stop feeling like you're babysitting your team. I sat down with Erik Berglund, a leadership expert who has cracked the code on getting people to actually do their jobs—without micromanaging. If you’ve ever felt like you have to remind, nu…
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Episode 16 Women Business Owners: How To Stop Working Like A Man With Hepsie Goddin
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🚀 Ever feel like the secret to success in business isn’t one-size-fits-all? 🤔 As ambitious women, we've paved our way in a world primarily designed for and by men. But at what cost? From adopting strategies that don't align with who we are, to feeling the burnout from playing roles that don't fit—enough is enough! 💥 🌟 Join your Business Chaos Sorte…
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Episode 15 SETTLE IN: Reflections on Growth While Navigating Business Challenges
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Want More Amanda: Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results Use my simple Strategic Plan template and learn the exact formula that helped me grow my retail business from $389k to over $2.2 million annually. https://simple-strategic-plan.com/go Her First Million 5-Day Focus Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day... And Over The 5…
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Episode 14: Protect Your Life & Health As A Business Owner With Lorena Tomasini
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Today, I had an incredible chat with Lorena Tomasini, co-founder of a mother-daughter team specializing in life and health insurance. She’s also the host of the 12-Minute Talks Podcast, where she gets straight to the point with valuable info for entrepreneurs. Trust me, you’re going to love this conversation! What We Covered: 1. Insurance Without t…
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Episode 13: Unstoppable Drive: Overcoming Challenges & Building Business Success
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Want More Amanda: Her First Million 5-Day Focus Give Me Just 60-Minutes A Day... And Over The 5 Days, You'll Walk Away With A 7-Figure Framework And, More Importantly, You'll Know How to Use It To Calm the Chaos Of Growth So Revenues & Profits Soar https://5-dayfocus.com/go Business Planning Mastery: The Ultimate Guide to Real Business Results Use …
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Episode 12: Unlock the Secrets to Changing the Sales Game with Connie Whitman
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Unlock the secrets to changing the sales game with Amanda's friend, the incredible Connie Whitman! 🚀 In this live broadcast, Connie shares her invaluable insights and strategies to help you succeed without feeling gross or salesy. In the interview, Amanda and Connie discuss several ways to increase sales for a growing company, including the subcons…
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Episode 11: Mastering Cash Flow: Your Roadmap to Financial Freedom |
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Welcome to HER FIRST MILLION with Amanda Bedell, your go-to resource for unlocking financial success and mastering the art of business chaos. In this episode, Amanda shares invaluable insights gleaned from a recent client call, diving into financial struggles and the pathway to prosperity. Join Amanda as she shifts your mindset from scarcity to abu…
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Episode 10 Employee Recruitment & Retention Boundary Setting Manifestation And Growth Mindset
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In this inspiring conversation, Billie Spark takes the HER FIRST MILLION YouTube with a message of hope and determination. Billie owns four successful businesses, some in male-dominated spaces, and balances home life as a mother and caregiver to her father-in-law. The interview spans from employee recruitment and retention to growth mindset, manife…
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Episode 9 Feeling Frustrated, Overwhelmed, And Financially Uneasy? Watch This! Join Amanda's 5 Day Focus
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Running a business for a few years, however, can be more complicated and stressful than expected, with employees falling short of expectations, financial ups and downs, and missing out on family moments. My client Mark felt frustrated, overwhelmed, and financially uneasy when I was introduced to him over a year ago. Mark's situation showed signs th…
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Episode 8: How To Break The Rules To Find Success In Business With Miriam Gilbert
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Welcome to Her First Million, a podcast tailored exclusively for women business owners in traditionally male-dominated fields like manufacturing, construction, and trades. I’m your host, Amanda Bedell, here to guide you on this journey. Our channel is dedicated to transforming your business trajectory with three key segments: Love Your Numbers, Ask…
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Episode 7: BUSINESS INSIGHTS FROM 6-YEAR-OLDS???
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Episode 6: Speaking Up Tips For Women Business Owners In Traditionally Male-Dominated Industries With
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Episode 5: How a Bakery Sale and Cancer Scare Inspired a Million Dollar Business Idea
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EPISODE #3: ESCAPE BUSINESS FINANCIAL STRUGGLES JOIN AMANDA'S 5-DAY FOCUS
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EPISODE #2: BOSS SELF-CARE TIPS WHY SELF-CARE MATTERS TO BUSINESS OWNERS WITH DANIELLE DINKELMAN
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EPISODE #1 EVERYTHING YOU'VE LEARNED ABOUT BUSINESS GROWTH IS WRONG
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