On this episode of The Inside BS Show, Nicola Gelormino and Dave Lorenzo discuss the importance of personal growth and overcoming the fear and lack of support that often hold us back. Nicki shares her personal experience of wanting to try stand-up comedy and how Dave encouraged and supported her in taking the risk. They emphasize the need to surround yourself with people who enable your growth and the importance of being uncomfortable and resilient. They also highlight the value of learning from every experience and using failures as opportunities for growth.

Takeaways

• Take risks and push yourself outside of your comfort zone to achieve personal growth.
• Surround yourself with people who support and enable your growth.
• Embrace discomfort and be resilient in the face of challenges.
• Always be open to learning and growing from every experience.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Personal Growth
01:02 Being Held Back by Fear and Lack of Support
03:32 Taking the Risk to Try Something New
05:02 The Importance of Having the Right Support System
07:52 Being Uncomfortable and Resilient
14:23 Surrounding Yourself with Others Who Enable Your Growth
15:21 Embracing Discomfort for Real Growth
19:31 Being Uncomfortable and Resilient
24:36 Always Learning and Growing
26:52 Conclusion: Achieving Personal Growth

In this episode, Nicola Gelormino and Dave Lorenzo share five tips for a great holiday party experience. They discuss the importance of not overindulging in cocktails, keeping conversations positive and light, avoiding sales pitches at holiday parties, understanding the dynamics of different types of parties, and not having serious conversations at social events. The hosts emphasize the need to be mindful of one's behavior and to prioritize building relationships and enjoying the holiday season.

Takeaways

• Moderate your alcohol consumption at holiday parties to maintain a professional image.
• Keep conversations positive and avoid discussing sensitive or negative topics.
• Avoid selling or pitching your business at holiday parties; focus on building relationships instead.
• Understand the dynamics of different types of parties and adjust your interactions accordingly.
• Avoid having serious conversations at holiday parties and respect others' boundaries.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:05 Tip #1: Take it easy on those cocktails
03:21 Tip #2: Only happy conversations
04:23 Tip #3: Don't sell at holiday parties
05:01 Tip #4: Speed date versus third date
08:15 Tip #5: Don't pull people aside and ask for advice at a holiday party
12:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Dave Lorenzo and Nicola Gelormino discuss the need for patience in growing a business. They also share their experiences on their recent trip to Chicago. They reflect on the importance of building relationships in business. They also express gratitude for their audience and the journey they have been on together.

Takeaways

• Building relationships and delivering value are key to success in business.
• Playing the long game is essential for sustainable growth.
• Expressing gratitude and appreciation is important in building strong partnerships.
• Consistency and planning are crucial in achieving long-term goals.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap
01:12 Working Together and Building Relationships
06:08 Playing the Long Game
15:33 The Importance of Delivering Value
17:19 Expressing Gratitude
19:15 Closing Remarks