Another Way to Play

Welcome to Episode 145 which is also The Final Episode of Another Way To Play. We take a look back into our awesome journey on this show. We also talk about values and how they change over time.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:44] The End of This ChapterWhy I decided to end the journey of Another Way To PlayA brief recap of our amazing journey throughout the show[03:45 - 09:39] Values and How They Change Over TimeThe different changes in lifeLessons I learned from the 140+ guests I had on the showThought for the weekWhat changes are happening, how it looks life for you, and how do you address itA leadership actionFinal ThoughtsTweetable Quotes:“We all go through different changes in life.” - Hans Struzyna“There is no perfect path out there. Entrepreneurship looks good on Instagram, but it also requires a lot of work.” - Hans Struzyna“Remember to make every chapter better than the last.” - Hans StruzynaResources Mentioned:Simon LovellStreamlined PodcastsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

Our guest for this episode is the Host of The Art of Communication Podcast, Greg Rice. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, he was able to use his network to talk his way into the CEO’s office of a large regional bank and ended up choosing a role working with entrepreneurs.Down the road, Greg began working with Fortune 500 clients in a variety of venues working with leading companies across a wide swath of industries to drive better innovation and improve their customer experiences in consulting and sales roles.Let’s dive right into the episode and learn all about the Art of Communication.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 09:01] Building better connectionsI Introduce my guest, Greg Rice, to the showCheck out Greg’s FREE body language e-courseSee links belowThe Authentic Connection AcademyBuilding better connections and connect more effectivelyUnderstanding yourselfUnderstand other peopleVulnerability and EmpathyConversation Mastery[09:02 - 27:51] The Art of CommunicationGreg talks about Working with people who are daunted with his coursesTaking those baby steps to start and improve your communication skillsGreg looks back on his journey to improve his communication skillsGreg talks about the power of vulnerability and authenticityThe turning point for Greg’s journeyStarting his Podcast[27:52 - 34:28] Mentorship and Coaching KeysReaching out and connecting with people that can help and mentor youThe willingness to invest in yourselfBeing willing to put in the work[34:29 - 41:02] The FOCUS FIVE SegmentWhat book have you gifted most often? We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter by Celeste HeadleeIf you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?Peter The ApostleWhat is one thing you believe that most people would disagree with you:People who are opposed with each other actually have a lot in commonMorning routine; How do you start your day?Wake up at 6Do the typical morning routinesHit the desk at around 6:30 to do some mindful readingDo a workoutCheck and rewrite my to-do listWhat is the best place we can connect with you online?See below for Social links  Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“The more you are yourself, the more success, the more influence you’re going to have.” - Greg Rice“Being vulnerable doesn’t necessarily mean sharing something that you’re embarrassed about. Vulnerability for me just means sharing a little bit more of your truth about whatever it is that you’re talking about.” - Greg Rice“When you share that vulnerability, an amazing thing happens. Other people start opening up back to you. When you share a story and other people relate to it, that’s where real connection starts to happen.” - Greg Rice“Do one thing at a time. Don’t try to do fifteen different things.” - Greg RiceResources mentioned in the episode:FREE body language e-courseUniversity of PittsburghConnect with Greg on Instagram or visit https://gregjrice.com/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

2020 has been rough, but we’re off to a crazy start for 2021. For this week’s Monday Motivation, I want to talk about Vulnerability.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 11:01] VulnerabilityI start off with the great values that await you in this episodeMy 6-week self-improvement course with Simon LovellWhat I learned in terms of being vulnerableThe positive feedback I received from letting myself be vulnerableTaking that brave first step and making that leap with the leadership activity[11:02 - 11:53] Closing SegmentFinal thoughtsTweetable Quotes:“If you’re genuine and authentic and you’re truly open up just even a little bit, it will come back to you tenfold.” - Hans Struzyna“I wasn’t trying to sell anything in that particular situation, but I got vulnerable, I got authentic, and I’ve now felt like I had a way more genuine connection with a ton of people in my circle and my world that I didn’t have before.” - Hans Struzyna“What kind of vulnerability and authenticity could you bring to your week, to your engagements, to your friendships that would bring a positive change to somebody, even if it’s small. Because that is honestly something that I think will make a huge difference.” - Hans StruzynaResources Mentioned:Black BallSimon Lovell EpisodeLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

Axel Meierhoefer, PhD is the Founder and CEO of The Ideal Wealth Grower. After a successful career in the Air Force and in an executive role for a software company, He founded a consulting company in 2005. The Great Recession in 2009 introduced him to Real Estate and the many things it seemed to allow. He wanted to learn more and studied while rebuilding his consulting company. When he moved to San Diego he came across something called 1031 exchange.Let’s dive right into the episode and learn all about the Grower MethodThings you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 0:0] Opening SegmentI Introduce my guest, Axel Meierhoefer, to the showAxel talks about their focus for the last quarter of 2020Axel talks about The mindset manual[06:05 - 35:40] The GROWER MethodAxel talks about their GROWER cycleGoalsRealityOpportunities and ObstaclesWhat actions will you takeExperienceResultsAxel talks about the six laws of conscious creationAttractionPurposeChoice and AccountabilityAlignmentFaithGestationThe beauty of investing in your personal growthIdentifying opportunities to have a full, fulfilling, and enjoyable life with limits[35:41 - 40:59] Axel’s MentorshipThe 3 phases of Axel’s mentorshipEncouragement and EstablishmentGuidance PhaseMeasurement phase[41:00 - 46:16] The FOCUS FIVE SegmentWhat book have you gifted most often? If you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?Robert KiyosakiWhat is one thing you believe that most people would disagree with you:Anybody can ultimately get to economic independenceMorning routine; How do you start your day?Get upTurn on the coffee machine5 to 10 minutes for my gratitude journalTake a look at emailsWhat is the best place we can connect with you online?See below for Social links  Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“You need to be willing to acknowledge that massive change is necessary if you want a different result.” - Axel Meierhoefer“The Victim mindset is all about looking at all the negatives. The Creator mindset is looking at how can I actually accomplish what I am aiming for, what my goal is and looking at how do I get there, so this mindset is optimistic and positive and is much much better.” - Axel Meierhoefer“If you only look at the Law of Attraction, you only put this relatively simplistic intention. Oftentimes it doesn’t work.” - Axel Meierhoefer“The beauty in investing is, you can define by yourself, what you want your end result to be. Then it’s a matter of going through the right steps to get there.”- Axel MeierhoeferResources mentioned in the episode:SpaceXTeslaStarlinkThe Wealthy Gardener by John SoforicConnect with Axel on LinkedIn and Instagram, or visit https://idealwealthgrower.com/. Be sure to check out his Youtube Channel here and get a FREE Mindset Manual here and use coupon code “hans”.LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

It’s an exciting time, the new year has just begun. With a new year, comes a new episode of Another Way to Play! Coming to you with the first episode and first Monday Motivation of 2021. I wanna talk about fear. What are you afraid of?Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:55] Identifying and Overcoming FearI start off with the great values that await you in this episodeWhat are you afraid of?The different forms of fearIdentifying your fears and overcoming them[06:56 - 07:55] Closing SegmentFinal thoughtsTweetable Quotes:“Identifying where the core of something comes from, distilling it down to the most basic element is the best way to start to break down that barrier. To be aware of it simply, is to start to conquer it.” -  Hans Struzyna “Fear can take a lot of different forms.” - Hans Struzyna Resources Mentioned:Streamlined PodcastsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

Family businesses often end up disintegrating due to a number of factors. But our guest for today, Ryan Cote, is living proof that isn’t always the case. He is the 3rd generation in a successful digital and print advertising firm. Ryan is the Director of Digital Services and Partner in Ballantine, based out in Fairfield NJ.Let’s dive right into the episode and learn all about Ryan’s journey and how he helps bring new ideas to a very established family business.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:58] Opening SegmentI Introduce my guest, Ryan Cote, to the showRyan talks about BallantineHis roleThe company’s current path[03:59 - 13:07] Digital BallantineRyan talks about their approach to marketingSEO and Keyword researchPhysical advertisingInformed DeliveryTheir strategies in digital marketing[13:08 - 20:38] Bringing Success to a Family businessRyan talks about his personal journey to become part of the family businessWorking with family to bring success and grow the family businessDefining roles and responsibilities[20:39 - 34:19] Personal DevelopmentRyan talks about how he invests in himself for his personal developmentThe ripple effect of getting in the right mood and state of mindRyan shares the importance of establishing good relationships with your team[34:20 - 39:03] The FOCUS FIVE SegmentWhat book have you gifted most often? The Compound Effect - Darren HardyIf you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?Jim RohnWhat is one thing you believe that most people would disagree with you:Small changes, small choices, and small habits can make a big differenceMorning routine; How do you start your day?Gratitude PracticeWorkoutMeditateReadBrain TrainingWhat is the best place we can connect with you online?See below for Social links  Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“Small changes, small choices, and small habits can make a big difference.” - Ryan Cote“I always remind myself to be in a good mood even if I’m not feeling it, because there is a ripple effect. If I come into the office just down and angry, the team’s going to feel that and then they might internalize that and affect their performance and their attitude.” - Ryan Cote“I think human connection and relationships especially now, is so key to be conscious of it and be aware of how you’re helping or hurting.” - Ryan CoteResources mentioned in the episode:The Morning Upgrade Podcast with Ryan CoteInformed Deliver by USPSStreamlined PodcastsConnect with Ryan on LinkedIn. Visit their website https://www.ballantine.com/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

When you write or speak with conviction, as if you really believe your argument, there is a high chance that your audience will believe you. It’s important to stand by your convictions, but it’s also important to remember that not everyone who speaks with conviction is actually speaking the absolute truth, especially if they have ulterior motives.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 07:33] Conviction Does Not Equal TruthI start off with the great values that await you in this episodeThe story of one of my friends who is the CEO of a publicly-traded companyAssumption, Conviction, TruthGood intentions and Ulterior motivesBeing wary and cautious of information from people with strong opinionsBe skeptical with advice from peopleThink about what other people want out of the equationStanding up for your opinions and Standing by your convictions[07:34 - 08:48] Closing SegmentFinal thoughtsTweetable Quotes:“Everybody has a motive. Think about what it is that they want out of the equation. Sometimes they want to educate you when they see something that you may not. But other times they’re trying to get views, they’re trying to grow their channel, they’re trying to sell something and make money on the back end. ”“We assume, more often than not, that if someone is that sure about something, they have to at least be partially right. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be doing it.”“Be skeptical, take a step back whenever you get advice from someone, whenever you see someone on Instagram or youtube who’s got a really strong opinion.”LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

Giovanna Silvestre is a Travel vlogger and the Founder of the brand “Confused Girl”, which started as a blog 4 years ago. Feeling lost, she wanted to share her feelings with others and figured that she might not be the only confused one out there.Let’s dive right into the episode and learn all about Giovanna’s journey to becoming a successful travel vlogger and influencerThings you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 05:59] Getting to Know GiovannaI Introduce my guest, Giovanna Silvestre, to the showGiovanna talks about her backgroundHer time in the film industry[06:00 - 28:09] Confused Girl BrandThe difference between being unhappy and just facing difficultiesRealizing what really mattered to herReading, learning, and discovering her true identityStarting her blog and youtube channelHer inspiration to start her clothing lineGiovanna takes a look back on her time as an Uber Brand ambassadorHer drive to keep on pushing herself and overcoming doubtTraveling around the world as an influencer[28:10 - 36:24] Present and Future plansGiovanna talks about publishing her bookLooking towards creating a course for her audience that aligns with her bookGiovanna talks about the concept of her bookThe shift in her perspectiveGiovanna's advice to the listeners[36:25 - 42:11] The FOCUS FIVE SegmentWhat book have you gifted most often? A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose by Eckhart TolleIf you can get an hour of somebody's time and ask questions, who would that be and why?My GrandmotherWhat is one thing you believe that most people would disagree with you:Angels speak to you through your dreamsYou get intuitive things through your dreams Morning routine; How do you start your day?Grab an espressoTake 10 minutes to meditateCheck emailsWork out or RunWhat is the best place we can connect with you online?See below for Social links  Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“If you’re enjoying what you’re doing and you feel pretty content in your life, then I think that’s kind of showing that you’re on the right track. But if you’re doing things and you’re unhappy and miserable all the time, then that’s a sign that you are no in the right space.” - Giovanna Silvestre“I worked with some of the biggest brands all over the world and I’ve sold my products to women all over the world. It has been an amazing ride, and I was able to do it because I set myself up with a good foundation a few years back. I shifted my perspective of life, and how I want to think and be.” - Giovanna Silvestre“Life is ever-changing, nothing is ever permanent. So there’s always going to be a bit of confusion into the new stage, and just accepting that instead of rejecting it, causes more pain and destruction than just saying this is what it is and I’m just going to do my best.” - Giovanna Silvestre Resources mentioned in the episode:Confused GirlAudiCoca-ColaForbesConnect with Giovanna on Instagram, Twitter, and check out their company Facebook pageLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min

Every once in a while, we come across events, people, and circumstances that leave us with a moment of realization. May it be good or bad, we have to learn to accept that what is realized is part of our reality.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 0:0] Mindset ShiftI start off with the great values that await you in this episodeThe biggest lesson I learned in collegeMy moment of epiphanyAccepting that all things are the result of decisions[06:46 - 08:38] Closing SegmentChallenge for the weekFinal thoughtsTweetable Quotes:“Generally speaking, everything is the way it is because somebody wanted to make money out of it.”“We are here because of decisions that are made, and we will get to where we’re going because of present and future decisions.”“Ultimately, nothing is random. Everything is all the way it is because someone decided it, and made it that way.”LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Are you working HARD but not really moving the needle on anything? You should check out my POWER LIST and find out how you can get more done to move your business, project, or relationship closer to where you want it to be. Let’s go!To know more about me and all the real estate opportunities you can find, check out my website at Hansstruzyna.com and follow me on Instagram. Get the chance to talk with me for FREE. Set up a call using this link https://calendly.com/h-struzyna/15min