Lift Speaks

Welcome to the LIFT Office and our sixteenth episode of LIFT Speaks, stories of what people do and their impact on the world. Today we are visiting with, Micah Buehler, who is an independent Fractional CFO.  Micah has worked in the corporate world, and has spent the last several years finding joy in helping his clients succeed in business. His guiding principles in business and life are honesty and integrity.   A Few Questions with Micah  I started my business because . . . I was tired of the Corporate World and all of the related politics and bureaucracy. The thing I enjoy most about my business is . . . helping my clients.  The biggest surprise for me as a business person is . . .How hard it is to find good employees.  One question people should ask me is . . . “Have you climbed any mountains lately?” My older self would coach my younger self to . . . only stress about what you can control. One thing I wish I knew when I was younger is . . . how important it is to enjoy what you do.

In my current position I am responsible for. . . oversight of the sales channel, which includes direct sales, agent recruiting, strategic partnerships, and ISV Integration. The thing I enjoy most about my work is . . .  the culture and the people. We have a great team. The biggest surprise for me as a businessman is . . . that nobody is using content creation and digital marketing for sales.  One question people should ask me is . . . "Why is payments so fascinating to you?" My older self would coach my younger self to . . . read, wake up early, avoid eating grains, save money. One thing I wish I knew when I was younger is . . . that I was going to lose my hair really early. I would have rocked some legit hairstyles while I still could.sds

Hannah Well’s works with XM Performance. She’s the “right-hand woman” for Ross Paterson, and Hannah’s the person who keeps  XMP running smoothly. I am just back from…Cancun, Mexico Inside my suitcase, you will always find…a book, I love to read. When it comes to packing, I’ve learned…you usually need less than you think, travel light! I will always return to…the beach, that’s my home away from home. One thing I wish I knew when I was younger is… you shouldn’t worry about other people’s expectations for your life, you make your own destiny.

Welcome to LIFT Speaks.  This week on LIFT Speaks, we are visiting with LIFT member, Anna Price, who works with TEAM-the Evangelical Alliance Mission.  We’ve invited Anna to be a part of our rapid-fire questions where you can learn tips and insights for personal and business growth. In my current position I am responsible for . . . mobilizing people from Texas and surrounding states to use their skills to serve people in other countries. The thing I enjoy most about my work is . . .  hearing people's stories and helping them take a step forward in what they're called to do. The biggest surprise for me as a business person is . . . how perfect work/life balance is a complete lie! One question people should ask me is . . . How can my skills and experience help other people around the world?  My older self would coach my younger self to . . . not be afraid to ask. For help, for an introduction, for advice--just do it! One thing I wish I knew when I was younger is . . . you aren't as limited by your gender as you

Warning: This story will bring tears to your eyes. Steve Riach has been in the film industry creating stories for decades. His current project, One Heart, is much more than a heartwarming story. One Heart is a film and a project that is transforming lives – lives for generations. Based on a true story of a football game between two vastly different high school teams: one school is private; the other school is a prison. Steve began this journey to create and share a great story, only to discover a much greater purpose and opportunity to change lives, build collaboration and create real change. I started my business and making movies because . . . I wanted to change the world through storytelling. The thing I enjoy most about my business/making movies is . . . two things: 1) working in a collaborative environment with great people to accomplish something that is bigger than all of us; 2) the creative process of developing a story or project that can engage people, cause them to think, and potentially impact the

Dr. Joey Kramer didn’t wake up one morning and decide to be a chiropractor.  He went on a discovery journey to find his passion. In this journey, he has used the difficult places in life to grow personally to find a way to help and heal his patients.  A man with a generous heart, Joey serves those who have lost hope due to chronic pain and is restoring hope and health.

At 14 years old, Keith Brown started his first online business. He has learned the art of mixing technology and creativity. Today, Keith leads the marketing team for a company that is completely distributed.  There is no corporate office. They all work remote. The desire to get out and collaborate with people is what originally brought Keith to LIFT. “I aspire to be a great leader and a great servant of other people, more so than a manager. I think great people don’t need management. They need people to help them get things out of the way and remove barriers for them to do their job really well.” Hear Keith Brown share how his life experiences shaped him in life and business.

I started my business because . . . I wanted a way to combine my specialties and loves of media, marketing, and connecting with people.  My agency does all of that and helps connect people to their ideal clients in a meaningful and profitable way. The thing I enjoy most about my business is . . . the human element.  The one-to-one connection to my client.  That's the fun part - getting to know that person who happens to be a prospect and building that relationship further as they transition to being a client. The biggest surprise for me as a business owner is . . . my lack of focus and meaningful action even when driven to do both inside.  My biggest frustration point with myself. One question people should ask me is . . . "How do I tell my story?", because that's where I can help them the most and what I enjoy doing for them. One thing I wish I knew when I was younger is . . . the exponential power of building a network.  It's been the most transformational aspect of my business and personal life over the la

Welcome to our 8 th Episode of LIFT Speaks with Bruce MacMillan, Reboot Architect of Visit DFW. Bruce is intentional about living in the present, connecting in the moment, and making a difference in life and business. I started my business because . . . I love the DFW area. No one marketing enterprise was really sharing the story of the whole DFW experience, only its traditional parts. We bring it all together in one place...as told by people that live it and love it every day. The thing I enjoy most about my business is . . . I get to enjoy a front row seat with a group of people as passionate as I am about Dallas Fort Worth watching it all unfold. The biggest surprise for me as a business owner is . . . How much the pace of business change lags behind the pace of technological and social change. One question people should ask me is . . . How does one best engage potential visitors to DFW? One thing I wish I knew when I was younger is . . . Failure is inevitable along the road to being remarkable.

Welcome to E7 of LIFT Speaks with Robert Hartsough, SVP of Global Sales and Support for Skillsoft.  Rob is responsible for leading the Sales and Consulting Lines of Business across five global regions. He’s either on a plane traveling across the world or on international phone calls making notes on multiple whiteboards at the LIFT Office.   I just got back from . . .  Hong Kong, where I went on a street food tour and hiked the Dragon’s back. Inside my suitcase, you will always find . . .  a tie and a white shirt. When it comes to packing, I have learned . . . to get my shirts from the cleaners pre-folded. I will always return to . . . my roots in Houston. When the meetings are over and someone’s in my town . . . I like to share my favorite restaurants and dives that have local character/characters. Hear other tidbits of wisdom on business and life with Rob in today’s episode of LIFT Speaks.

Keith Thode is CEO and Chief Scientist of AdvanceNet Labs.  Keith, a self-proclaimed nerd, makes use of for-profit technologies to help empower vulnerable populations to transform their lives.   I started my business because . . . It was a moral imperative… and my wife believed in me. The thing I enjoy most about my business is . . . We have an incredible community of staff, clients and supporters. Together, we make a difference every day. The biggest surprise for me as a business owner is . . . how much relationships matter, and, how little most entrepreneurs talk about money. My desire to help the vulnerable comes from . . . my faith… God has provided me an innate joy from doing what He requires,  which is to “Love God, Love Others”. One thing I wish I knew when I was younger is . . . how fast it all goes by… Carpe Diem! Hear Keith share more of his rich wisdom and insight on today’s LIFT Speaks.

Business owner. Marketer. Storyteller. Podcaster. Creative. Lifelong learner.  Joel is the founder of Fluxe Digital Marketing where he and his team help smart people and companies tell their story. Joel has been writing and sharing other peoples stories for years, and today, we get to hear Joel share his story on LIFT Speaks.

Lindy Chapman, realtor, is a relocation specialist, a connector of people and a marketer.  She works to help families create home by not only finding the right house, but also by helping them find the right schools, social connections, and service providers. She has learned from experience what it means to start new – again and again.   I have relocated . . . 8 times with 4 kids – 7 times in the states and one international move. The best part about relocating is . . . new beginnings. The hardest part about relocating is . . . new beginnings – especially for the spouse of the relocation employee. My best tip on moving is . . .  whether renting or buying, find a real estate agent who has moved and understands the unique challenges of relocating and one that lives and works in the area who can be your “first friend” and connection to the community.   Hear more of Lindy’s tips on episode 4 of LIFT Speaks.

The third episode of LIFT Speaks, we talk with LIFT Office member, Ross Paterson, Founder and CEO of XM Performance and Global Fusion.  Ross Paterson is intentional about creating freedom to live life well. Through his business and non-profit, he coaches and inspires others to do the same. And, yes, Ross is passionate about riding bikes. He wakes up in the morning thinking about the day’s ride.  Most days he commutes to the LIFT Office on his bike. Ross uses his gifts and experiences to create vision, purpose and executable plans for both the business owners he coaches, as well as, the young men he mentors in Afghanistan through Global Fusion. Be inspired to live life intentionally, to create freedom to live well, and to expand your borders of influence and impact with Ross Paterson . . . and you might just be inspired to go ride your bike!

Welcome to our second episode of LIFT Speaks, stories of what people do and their impact on the world.   Today we are visiting with LIFT member, Shara, who is an entrepreneur and the wife of a wounded warrior.  She has faced hardships in her lifetime that few of us will ever face. Shara's husband was an army ranger deployed in Afghanistan.  He was in hand to hand combat with a suicide bomber, and the suicide bomber detonated a grenade. In that instant, Shara faced the loss of the husband she knew and married, and has learned to love, laugh and enjoy her new life with the man he has become. Shara's story is one of courage and perseverance.  Hear Shara share her powerful love story of surviving and thriving as the wife of a wounded warrior.

Welcome to Lift Speaks. Stories of what people do and their impact on the world. Lift Speaks is a show and an idea powered by The Lift Office, an innovative co-working space. We are the entrepreneurial hub of the Grapevine/Southlake/Colleyville area. Our members operate at the forefront of business, technology, and leadership. We’re revealing how they do it so you can do it, too. Thanks so much for listening. Head to theliftoffice.com/podcast for all of the show notes and links to what we discussed on the show. If you’re close by, drop in for a hot cup of coffee and a free day of co-working when you mention this episode. And if you’re flying in to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and need a place to work or meet with your team for the day, reach out to us on TheLiftOffice.com. We’re located just 2.7 miles from DFW Airport. If you want more episodes like this, make sure you subscribe. And make sure you share this episode with someone who needs it. Remember, building your business starts with lifting those around you