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Build It In Public
Hosted by Nate Navas · EN
Build It In Public is a raw, unfiltered podcast for creators, coaches, and personal brands rebuilding their business, purpose, and income without burning out.
Hosted by Nate Navas, a content strategist who burned out, shut it all down, and started back at $0/month, this show documents the real-time journey of rebuilding a business that actually aligns.
From solo rants to street interviews and deep creator convos, this is the truth behind what it takes to grow with clarity, content, and calling.
🎧 New episodes weekly.
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Breaking the Form: Mastering the Art of Creative Storytelling and Sustainable Growth in Podcasting with Tina Dominguez
Nov 30, 202300:38:39Tap to summarizeCurious about breaking away from brief and concise content? Ever wondered about the long-term effects of building connections as compared to following popular content? In this new episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, our host Nate Navas welcomes guest Tina Dominguez and explores the fascinating topic of creative storytelling in the context of podcasting, revealing its important impact on the growth of businesses. Tina focuses on the essential part that the setting plays throughout creating material, providing various insights into the discussion. She explores the specifics of the hero's journey narrative technique, highlighting how audiences can be fascinated by it when the story is expertly set up, explored through challenges or obstacles, and finished with either a valuable failure or a triumphant success. Moreover, she passionately expresses her conviction that establishing ties and sincere connections with the audience is a more long-term and successful approach to drawing customers. Her viewpoint questions accepted ideas about content generation and stresses the lasting power of storytelling that surpasses simple surface-level interaction. In this episode, they will touch on such topics as:Storytelling for Connection: Studying multimedia storytelling promotes connection and trust, and discusses ideas to help others understand things more.Navigating Viral Challenges: Study challenges towards relationship growth, and exchange opinions on social media activity.Building Confidence: Consistency and Adaptation: Discuss the importance of authenticity and analyze how confidence is affected by consistency and temporary content.Consistency and Adaptation: Stress the advantages of consistency and discuss the risks of communicating poorly without creating an area of expertise.Crafting Valuable Business Content: Understanding your field and audience is essential to creating effective content.Vulnerability in Health and Fitness: Highlight the value of personal support and offer guidance on how to inspire others to pursue their goals to become entrepreneurs. Hack: “Once you start changing a bunch of things at one time, you don't really know what's working”- Tina Dominguez Connect with Tina:Socials: Instagram: @tinamdominguez Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
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Life Unscripted: Overcoming the Obstacles of Life and Economic Realism of Adulthood with Christine Navas
Nov 23, 202300:17:38Tap to summarizeHave you thought about the real challenges that young adults face in employment and in finding housing? Do you want to learn more about the relationship between personal experiences and macroeconomic forces? In this new episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, our host Nate is back with Christine Navas to dive deep into the concept of growing up. They openly share insights from their own journeys through adulthood, one emotional part of their conversation revolves around the difficulties of finding work and affordable housing—an experience shared by many navigating adulthood. This story seamlessly connects to a broader discussion about the evolving economic landscape and its significant impact on overcoming life's challenges. The hosts candidly share their triumphs and struggles. Moreover, Nate and Christine delve into economic shifts, exploring how they impact opportunities and challenges on their path to maturity. Personal stories and societal trends create diverse perspectives, offering the audience a nuanced understanding of the intricate link between individual experiences and economic forces. The podcast captures the hosts' growth and prompts listeners to reflect on their own experiences, fostering connection and shared understanding in the ever-changing landscape of adulthood. In this episode, they will touch on such topics as:Growing Up Reflections: Learn about the continuous process of growing up, reflect on adulthood, and question if they and their peers are actual adults.Financial Struggles in Your 20s: Think about the challenges that young adults experience in the job market, for example, a lack of experience and economic conditions.Navigating Adulthood Challenges: Consider issues that include taxes, financial planning, and job development.Entrepreneurship and Client Prospects: Understand the positive outcomes of entrepreneurship in terms of happiness and fulfillment, and tease a future interaction with clients at an event.Resilience in Business Ownership: Research self-reliance and resolve in the face of life's problems, relying upon God, and building resilience.Sustaining Passion in Business: Emphasize the importance of passion for new business owners, remind listeners to remember their business excitement, and wrap up with a call to action. Hack: “[Don’t rely] on anybody other than yourself to be able to get up and keep going, and keep moving although there will be support along the way.” - Christine Navas
Transcribe →Taming the Social Media Beast: Handling Criticism and Honoring Self
Nov 3, 202300:11:42Tap to summarizeAre you letting a single negative comment dampen your enthusiasm and affect your energy? Let's put a halt to that right now! In this solo episode, I take you through my personal journey of dealing with criticism. We all get them - those comments that can sting or even deflate us, especially when it comes to our passion projects like podcasting. However, remember that your work is bigger than one negative review. I share my experience in dealing with such scenarios and how essential it is not to let it define your journey but to use it as a tool to grow and improve. Let's not forget the power of social media and the effect it can have on our mental health. Comparing ourselves with others, constantly, can be overwhelming and may lead to feelings of inadequacy or imposter syndrome. And here's my two cents on it - it's perfectly fine to hit that unfollow button, to take a break, to protect your mental health. As we navigate through the world of likes and comments, remember to keep your focus on what is working for you. It's crucial to stay on your path and avoid falling into traps. So, buckle up for an honest, thought-provoking discussion on dealing with negativity, staying true to oneself, and taming your social media experience. Hack: "You can easily limit all that stuff that's going on in your mind, all you got to do is hit that unfollow button."- Nate Navas Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
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Taking the Leap: Sacrifices and Success in Entrepreneurship with Zach Pevnick
Oct 27, 202300:49:30Tap to summarizeEver wondered how culture and movement impact the success of a company? Ready to uncover the secrets to business success and looking for fresh marketing strategies for home health and outpatient clinics? In this Healthcare Hacks and Connections episode, Nate Navas invites Zach Pevnick. Zach Pevnick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who has been active in the home health sector for over 10 years. He owns a home health therapy company throughout Southern California and has recently started Home Health Leaders which is an educational company teaching therapists how to be successful in home health. They delve into the keys to business success, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's "deep why" and persevering in the face of adversity. Zach shares insights from the book "Think and Grow Rich," focusing on a story about perseverance leading to success. They discussed the importance of creating a strong culture and movement within a company, citing an insurance company's success in doing so. Furthermore, Zach underscores the irreplaceable nature of culture and movement, especially in the face of potential AI advancements. He recounts a personal journey of realizing the importance of culture and overcoming challenges in a remote workforce. Additionally, he reveals the impact of handwritten notes and personal connections on business growth, showcasing examples of successful marketing campaigns through traditional methods. Overall, this episode stressed the enduring importance of knowing one's purpose, fostering a positive culture, and leveraging personal connections for long-term success in business. In this episode, they will touch on such topics as:Healthcare Marketing Focus: New marketing strategies for home health and outpatient clinics, highlighting key differences.Podcasting and Sales in Home Healthcare: Importance of podcast interviews for referrals, ethical sales skills, and achieving agency sign-ups consistently.Effective Sales for Home Health Agencies: Cold calling tips, overcoming challenges, and targeting the right audience without taking rejection personally.Business Growth Follow-up Strategies: Proactive problem-solving for excellent client service, emphasizing the importance of follow-up with a personal missed opportunity story.Challenges in Therapist Compensation: Discussion on low reimbursement rates for therapists in outpatient settings, frustration with per-patient compensation, and issues with reimbursement systems.Therapist Salaries and Negotiation: Exploration of imposter syndrome, lack of pay raises, and negotiation strategies, emphasizing the value of unique skills beyond clinical expertise.Pricing and Value for Business Owners: Leveraging marketing for lead generation in physical therapy, increasing prices, and maintaining full classes while recognizing one's worth. Hack: “The movement and the culture are irreplaceable. I think it's an important part that every company that wants to be successful needs to make sure they focus on.” - Zach Pevnick Connect with Zach:If you're a PT, OT, or Assistant ready to make 6-figures AND have more time to spend with friends and family, click the link to join his Home Health Accelerator Program. Only 2 Spots remain so act fast! https://www.homehealthleaders.com/hhaSocials: Instagram: @zachpevnickptFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homehealthleaders Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
Transcribe →Empowering Yourself Through Failure: The Key to Growth and Innovation
Oct 20, 202300:10:51Tap to summarizeHave you ever avoided a task or challenge because of fear? How does the fear of failure impact your decision-making and progress? What role does perseverance play in achieving business success? In this Healthcare Hacks and Connections episode, Nate Navas delves into the transformative quote, "The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding." Nate challenges listeners to confront tasks they often avoid, highlighting the potential for positive outcomes when action is taken. Drawing from personal struggles, Nate shares insights on overcoming the fear of failure and achieving fulfillment by tackling these challenges head-on. The episode underscores the idea that true success lies in facing the work that is often avoided. Furthermore, Nate explores the pervasive fear of failure, addressing its impact on risk-taking and progress. From his personal experiences and insights from thought leaders, he emphasizes that failure only occurs when one quits. The episode encourages listeners to embrace failure as a valuable learning opportunity to achieve success. He will touch on topics such as:Learning from Failure: Emphasis on viewing failure as a learning experience, not a negative setback.Perseverance in Business: Reflection on the vital role of failure in learning and business success, with a quote emphasizing the importance of not quitting.Magic in Facing Fears: Nate’s discovery of the magic in confronting tasks they were avoiding, encourages others to do the same.Taking Leaps in Business: Reflection on the fear of failure and the importance of taking bold steps in both business and personal life.New Service Launch: Introduction of a new service offering content creation for $97 per week, highlighting the significance of getting one's message out and learning from failures. Hack: “The most dangerous risk of all is spending life not doing what you want. So I took that quote, and I lived it.” - Nate Navas Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
Transcribe →Creating a Daily Routine for Success and Gratitude with Nate Navas
Oct 13, 202300:18:19Tap to summarizeEver wondered how successful individuals manage their time effectively? Interested in optimizing your daily schedule and creating a positive and productive morning routine? In this episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, Nate Navas explores the impactful practice of time blocking for personal and professional organizations. Drawing from his experience, Nate shares insights into crafting an effective time-blocking schedule, emphasizing the need to prioritize tasks and avoid distractions. The breakdown of his personal schedule serves as a practical guide for optimizing the day. Additionally, Nate presents a holistic approach to positive mornings, detailing essential activities like morning routines, reading, sermons, and staying hydrated. Inspired by "The Energy Bus," gratitude practices, such as "thank you walks," underscore Nate's commitment to positivity. The episode highlights the importance of structure, efficiency, and focus in navigating daily complexities. He will also touch on such topics as:Time Blocking for Growth: Application of time blocking to personal and professional tasks, emphasizing personal priorities.Celebrating Wins and Routine: Utilizing "success walks" and "gratitude journals" for reflection and sharing personal and professional routines.Managing Time as a Business Owner: Prioritization based on goals, incorporating self-care, and efficient task organization.Reaching Out to Experts: Strategies for effective podcast recordings, time blocking, and a focus on self-care in time management.Effective Time Management: Prioritizing time, respecting the team's schedule, and detailed time blocking for personal and professional life.Optimizing Time with Scheduling: Use of Google Sheets for balanced day scheduling, effective communication in business partnerships, and encouragement for listener inquiries, highlighting approachability. Hack: Transform your daily walk into a powerful gratitude ritual with the “Thank You Walk”. Express thanks for the positives in your life, either aloud or in a gratitude journal. This simple practice fosters a positive outlook and often brings more positivity into your life. Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
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Embracing Change: An Adventure in Personal and Professional Growth with Christine Navas
Oct 6, 202300:44:48Tap to summarizeEver wondered what it's like to work and run a business with your spouse? Curious about lighthearted moments and the power of storytelling in business? Why does everyone deserve an authentic platform to share their story? In this engaging episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, host Nate Navas brings on his wife, Christine to discuss their journey of working together and running a business. They reflect on the past year and how things have changed for them, both personally and professionally. They also offer insights and advice for couples considering starting a business together. Moreover, Nate and Christine explore the role of short-form content in podcasting and digital marketing for business growth, emphasizing its accessibility for anyone entering these fields. They advocate for the use of snippets and highlights to quickly engage audiences and suggest seizing the new year's opportunity for content creation. Nate highlights their services at NC Podcast Productions, supporting podcast initiation and transforming content effectively. Beyond business, they emphasize deep connections and understanding the needs of the client in the digital space, aiming for genuine support in clients' business growth. Stressing the power of storytelling, they encourage everyone, including healthcare entrepreneurs, to share unique stories to build relatability and trust. The episode champions the idea that everyone deserves an authentic platform, underscoring storytelling's transformative impact on building connections and trust in the digital landscape. They will also touch on such topics as:Identity and Growth: Their journey, changes, and lessons learned, including Christine's clarity journey and role transition.Balancing Personal and Business Growth: Struggles, self-discovery, and self-care importance and the impact of individual growth on business and relationships.Partnerships and Energy Management: Communicating expectations in partnerships such as controlling chaotic energy and improving routines.Grace Amid Challenges: Achieving goals with grace and energy preservation, reflecting facing challenges with innovation.Celebrities and Connection: Mindful approaches to celebrities, remembering meeting Ashton Kutcher and connection stories by reading the room and respecting privacy.Overcoming Fear and Sharing Stories: Fear of being seen online and desire for public speaking and their encouragement to share unique stories and avoid comparison.Connection and Lighthearted Moments: Connecting personal stories to support their business growth and lighthearted topics such as salty food, cereal preferences, and goals. Hack: “You have to understand that your story is different and telling your story is important. And it is part of your business and that's what's going to get people to relate to you.” - Christine Navas Reach Out to Christine:Podcast: Coming Soon!Socials:Instagram: @christinewithaceeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineCaldejonNavas/ Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
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Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Challenges in Podcasting with Sebastian Rusk
Sep 28, 202300:29:52Tap to summarizeAre you curious about the remarkable evolution of podcasting over the past decade? Have you ever wondered about the potential of AI and the trends in the podcasting industry? In this engaging episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, host Nate Navas extends a warm welcome to Sebastian Rusk. Sebastian is a Keynote Speaker, Comedian, Author, Digital Storyteller and Podcast Launch Specialist. He’s been building online communities for the last 15 years, and has made it his mission to help people tell their stories by starting a podcast! Sebastian founded PodcastLaunchLab.com in 2016 as a turn-key podcast launch solution for marketers and entrepreneurs that want to start a podcast. He knows that everyone has an incredible story inside of them – all they need is someone to ask them questions so they can share it with the world! Sebastian is currently the Host of the Beyond The Story Podcast, a show that interviews entrepreneurs and business owners. Nate and Sebastian kick off their conversation celebrating the Miami Dolphins' recent victory and then delve into the impressive evolution of podcasting over the past decade. They draw parallels between podcasting and book authorship, emphasizing the crucial role of a single creator in both mediums. With millions of podcasts available in 2023, he underscores its lasting appeal. Sebastian also touches on the role of AI in podcasting. While noting its utility, he stresses the importance of human oversight due to AI's occasional errors, especially in tasks like transcription. He concludes by urging listeners to appreciate the synergy of AI and human creativity in the podcasting realm. They will also touch on such topics as:Podcasting's growth and popularity, emphasizing that ease of use and personal preference drive content consumption.Insights into treating YouTube podcasts as separate content, the importance of strategy on YouTube, and the challenges of consistency and guest selection.Gaining fame through podcasting, leveraging existing platforms, and the significance of overdelivering and promoting one's message.The value of building relationships through podcasting, using AI for transcribing and creating show notes, and the need to use AI as a tool rather than a replacement.Emphasis on short-form content, questioning the effectiveness of ad spending for viral clips, and dealing with distractions during recording.Reflection on personal growth, dreams of entrepreneurship, and considering a meditation podcast as a self-centered yet valuable venture. Hack: “ I think the shorter [the podcast] the better. People pull up a podcast episode, they see it's five minutes long. They're really excited because they know they have five minutes to be able to consume it. So short form is great.” - Sebastian Rusk Reach Out to Sebastian:Podcast: Beyond The Story PodcastSocials:Facebook: Facebook.com/sruskInstagram: @podcastssuckX (formerly Twitter): @YourPodcastGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianrusk/YouTube: @PodcastLaunchLab Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
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A Transformational Journey from Bodybuilding to Online Coaching with Matt Shiver
Sep 22, 202300:46:57Tap to summarizeAre you a budding entrepreneur or a business enthusiast interested in learning how to build a successful business model? Do you want to grow your business operations and coaching services while enjoying a slower pace of life? In this thrilling episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, our host Nate invites Matt Shiver, an online coach, businessman, and physical therapist. Matt shares his journey of starting an online coaching business. It all began after he participated in a bodybuilding show and received inquiries about his transformation. Before entering physical therapy school, he started coaching friends and family on health and wellness. However, he realized his passion for working remotely and using data to help people achieve their fitness goals. After graduating from PT school, he had to decide between pursuing traditional PT work or continuing with his online business. He chose the latter and worked as a contractor in a cash-based clinic while exploring his passion for programming and remote coaching. In this episode, Matt emphasizes the vital role of product development in a growing business. He stresses the importance of the establishment of streamlined systems to enhance the overall customer experience. While acknowledging their own role as the face of the brand, he firmly asserts that the product remains the foundation. Matt and Nate also discuss their responsibilities in product enhancement and team leadership, highlighting the implementation of efficient sales and fulfillment processes. Overall, this episode highlights their unwavering dedication to prioritizing product development for business success, especially as it scales to a seven-figure run rate. They will also touch on such topics as:Starting an Online Coaching Business: Tips for launching and running an online coaching business.Nomadic Journey and Budget Traveling: Nomadic lifestyle experiences and budget travel tips.Key Elements of a Successful Business Model: A discussion of the essential elements of a successful business model and strategies for maintaining a focus on growth.Retaining Client Loyalty and Creating Profitable Business Models: Investigating methods for retaining client loyalty, developing profitable business models, and devising effective subscription pricing strategies.Outsourcing Cooking and Meal Prep: Insights into outsourcing cooking and meal preparation, with a focus on life priorities.Scaling Business Operations and Coaching: Strategies for scaling business operations and coaching services, as well as the value of living at a slower pace.The "Nothing Box" and Interview Style: Discussion on the concept of the "nothing box," interview styles, guest interaction, and connecting individuals in the field of health coaching. Hack: “Support them based off of where they're at, assuming too, that I had the capacity and space to be able to support them. If I was stressed out and someone else was stressed out, I might not be able to sit there with them.” - Matt Shiver Reach out to Matt:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drmattshiverInstagram: @drmattshiver Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
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Making Decisions as a CEO: Navigating Growth and Feedback with Dr. Josh Funk
Sep 14, 202300:34:27Tap to summarizeEver wondered how the art of making strategic decisions can transform your business? Ready to leverage AI to turbocharge your organization's efficiency and innovation? In this thrilling episode of Healthcare Hacks and Connections, our dynamic host Nate engages in a riveting conversation with Josh Funk, the visionary CEO of Rehab 2 Perform. Dr. Josh Funk was born and raised in Montgomery County, MD and attended Poolesville High School. Josh went on to play Division 1 lacrosse and earn a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University before earning his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the University of Maryland-Baltimore. It was a little over 3 years after graduating from Maryland, that Rehab 2 Perform was founded in late 2014. Nate and Josh unravel the art of making strategic decisions and setting the compass for organizational success. Josh unveils the secret sauce to effective leadership, underscoring the critical role of tapping into the collective wisdom of the team. He dives deep into the treasure trove of insights hidden within both internal and external feedback, offering a roadmap to identify and rectify areas ripe for improvement. But here's the real gem of wisdom: Josh urges CEOs to focus on the low-hanging fruit, those easily attainable yet impactful changes that can propel a company to new heights. By surgically addressing deficiencies, he reveals how a CEO can orchestrate a symphony of actions, each playing its part in achieving the coveted results. Tune in as we uncover the strategic alchemy behind Josh's leadership philosophy, and get ready to embark on a transformative journey toward success! They will also touch on such topics as:Prioritizing Employee Well-being: Emphasizing employee well-being, engagement, and satisfaction in your organization.Organic Growth and Marketing: Strategies for company growth through word-of-mouth marketing and customer feedback.AI's Role and Consequences: AI's role in industries, ethical considerations, automation, and workforce impact.Leveraging AI for Efficiency: How organizations leverage AI for productivity, process optimization, and innovation.Leadership Challenges in Crisis: Leadership challenges during crises, including remote team management and company culture.Financial Resilience in Tough Times: Discuss strategies for navigating financially challenging periods, building resilience, and adapting to downturns in the market. Hack: “Always tote a fine line of pushing into pain points. If everything is perfect, I would argue that we're not challenging ourselves enough.” - Josh Funk Reach out to Josh:Business Coaching: https://rehab2perform.com/business-coaching/ Reach out to Me:Instagram: @thepodcast_docFacebook: www.facebook.com/nate.navasTake your podcast to the next level and book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/podcast-strategist/60min
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