In this episode of the Learnings and Missteps podcast, host Jesse interviews Brian Anderson, President of Bear Construction. Brian shares his journey of starting his own construction company, driven by his desire to create his own values and methods. Despite initial setbacks, such as working for companies that went under and facing financial struggles, Brian successfully established his business, Bear Construction, with intentionality and faith. He also discusses leveraging LinkedIn for both business growth and talent acquisition, emphasizing the importance of transparency, respect, and building genuine relationships. Brian's story is a testament to hard work, faith, and the impact of a supportive community.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Values

00:29 Meet Mr. Brian Anderson

02:14 The Importance of Hard Work

03:10 Journey in the Construction Industry

04:36 Family Legacy in Construction

05:26 Starting Bear Construction

07:44 Joining Peer Groups for Growth

15:39 Building Relationships and Networking

23:17 Overcoming Business Challenges

30:48 Starting a Business from Scratch

33:59 Starting with Limited Resources

35:13 The Importance of Intentionality

36:16 Delegation and Growth

38:00 Hiring Challenges and Lessons

46:59 Leveraging Social Media for Business

54:15 Spiritual and Personal Growth

58:40 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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Ever blink at 4 p.m. and wonder where your day went? We’ve been there—busy all day yet weirdly light on results. This conversation lays out a distraction detox that replaces chaos with clarity using two simple moves: track the curveballs that hit you and cage the squirrels you chase. The payoff isn’t just productivity; it’s the calm that comes from finishing what matters most.

We start by exposing curveballs—emails, calls, texts, “got a minute?” visits—that shred focus. By writing each one down and reviewing at week’s end, you’ll spot repeat sources and install better systems: scheduled check-ins, shared priorities, response windows, and clearer urgency signals. Fewer drive-bys, fewer pivots, more deep work. Then we turn inward to the squirrel cage, where ideas and impulses hijack momentum. Instead of fighting creativity, we give it a home: a capture list that preserves the spark without blowing up the plan. You can explore later; right now, you execute.

We also walk through the Daily Domination Board, a simple Trello or paper setup that helps you commit to a realistic daily limit, move tasks to Done, and earn a reward: no squirrel time until the essentials are complete. That tiny rule rewires motivation and kills the “busy but not done” cycle. To seal it, we share a surprisingly effective bonus: visible do-not-disturb cues. A red headset, a desk sign, or a clear status teaches your environment to respect your focus, especially during morning deep work.

If you’re tired of scrambling, try this: track curveballs, cage squirrels, protect your best hours, and let systems carry the load. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s drowning in distractions, and leave a quick review to tell us what you’ll implement first.

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Jesse interviews Melissa Stecher, founder of Hopeful Simplicity, discussing her 3S method designed to help busy moms declutter and organize their spaces for a more peaceful lifestyle. Melissa explains the importance of aligning organizational styles with personal and family needs, the emotional aspect of letting go of clutter, and the benefits of a supportive community. They explore the balance between visual and non-visual organizing, macro and micro systems, and the impact of these methods on family dynamics and personal well-being.

00:00 Introduction to Overwhelmed Lifestyles

00:30 Meet Melissa Stecher: Founder of Hopeful Simplicity
01:52 The Three S Method Explained
03:50 The Importance of Sustainable Organization
07:47 From Cleaning Products to Organizing Business
10:05 Adapting to Lifestyle Changes
19:40 Community and One-on-One Coaching
27:53 Impact of Organization on Personal Relationships
28:54 Understanding Personal Organization Styles
30:13 Teaching Organization to Children
31:20 The Obsession with Organization
33:32 Adapting Business to Organizational Needs
36:14 Feeling and Frameworks in Organization
45:11 Simplifying and Decluttering
51:32 The Promise of Better Organization

Set the stage for an amazing new year with the Self First Framework.

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Download a PDF copy of Becoming the Promise You are Intended to Be
https://www.depthbuilder.com/books