Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and  (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.

Nick Howard is a seasoned psychologist and leadership coach. For over 15 years, Nick has  helped leaders perform at higher levels while   Intentionally treasuring  their most important relationships.  Nick has traveled nationally and internationally providing trainings to help strengthen leaders. He knows personally and professionally the joys and challenges of business travel as he is flies regularly

• What does freedom and isolation create in a road warrior?
• What is the double-edged sword of experimenting on the road?
• How do you know when you’ve crossed the line between a habit and an addiction?
• What’s the long term consequences of bad road habits?
• What do you do when you feel guilt, shame and hopelessness?

Question: (freedom / isolation)

What does freedom and isolation create in a road warrior?

 Question : (experimenting)

What is the double-edge sword of experimentation on the road?

Question: (bad habits)

What’s the long term consequences of bad road habits?

Question: (addictions)

Question: (moral behavior)

Question Seven:

Question Eight: 

Question: Road Warrior Lightning Round

• Preferred Airlines 
• Window or Aisle
• One thing you always do on a flight
• Preferred Hotel Chain
• Rental Car or RideShare / Preferred Vendor
• Least Favorite Airport
• Favorite City to Frequent
• Biggest Road Pet Peeve

Question:

How can we find out more about you?

You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/096

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  http://EliteRoadWarrior.com/096

I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources:

• LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley
• Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.

There are two major elements to business travel packing:

1. Luggage - aka: Carry On

In episode 091, I listed myself preferred carry-on called the Genius Pack G4 22" Carry On Spinner Luggage and I’ll put the link in the show notes as well.

It’s designed for the business traveler from the durability to the packing compartments. It’s costly, around $250 but worth every penny for me since I take it everywhere on every trip.

https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Pack-Carry-Spinner-Luggage/dp/B07JQ61D3R/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=genius+pack+g4+carry+on+spinner+black&qid=1604075216&sr=8-5

1. Work Bag

Typical elements:

• Laptop
• Tablet
• Chargers
• Anything paper-related such as presentations, files, etc.
• Headphones
• Pens / Highlighters

Back Pack

Traditional Computer Bag

Create a Packing List especially when you’re starting out for two reasons:

1. Not forget anything
2. Determine what you need and don’t need

Toiletries

• Liquids
• Medications & Vitamins
• Tech & Office
• Casual Clothes
• Business Clothes
• Sleep
• Fitness
• Pool or Beach Trips
• International Trips
• Special Events

You can pick up a copy of my packing list in the show notes at EliteRoadWarrior.com/095

Key Accessories

• Headphones - you may be a Bose or Beats fan. You may prefer in-ear or over the ear. No matter what you choose, don’t skimp in this area. I highly recommend Noise-Canceling Technology as well.
• Power strip - this may seem unusual or even a luxury but I’ve had many a time where I’ve needed to charge at the airport, restaurant, or hotel lobby and the one outlet within a mile is already in use. A power strip that “shares the wealth” is the perfect solution. I found one called the NtonPower Travel Power Strip that has 2 Outlets, and 3 USB Ports. It's a 15 inches Wrapped Short Extension Cord for only $17 on Amazon. I’ll put the link in the show notes. I find this ideal for a hotel room as well.  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072N854DK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
• Water bottle- I’m not a fan of plastic and waste so 

Key ERW Accessories

• Flat Kiddos - an absolute must in my work computer bag that I can pull out at any point on my trip to take a picture of my Flat Kiddos. This has made a MAJOR
•  Difference staying connected with my kids in a creative way on the road
• Frame the Fam Pics - I have two 5x7 frames in my carry-on and I pull them out when I unpack in my hotel. One is of me and my wife, the 2nd is a fam pic. I put them in two places in my hotel room to remind me of what is important at all times. Quick tip: take the glass out of the frame. #BadPersonalExperience 
• Not Forgotten Journal - if there’s one choice that I made on the road was to take just 2 minutes a day to write something, anything, just not nothing to my wife to let her know she’s not forgotten while I’m on the road. I put this NFJ in my carry-on so even on a busy day, I can pull it out on the plane and wr

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.

This episode will be unusual for a few reasons:

1. It discussed my off road life
2. It’s personal 
3. It’s something I’ve never experienced and challenging the six energy habits

Exposed Struggle #1st  - I’m getting little to no movement
Word to Myself: Walk Away - I need to increase my walk time every chance I get every single day and no matter what the weather 

Exposed Struggle #2 - I’m un-structured and unproductive

Word to Myself: Get a Plan - I need to start with my morning routine to begin my day with structure and then choose one major thing I can accomplish every single day. 

Exposed Struggle #3 - I’m a night owl again 

Word to Myself: Sleep with your wife! I need to go to bed with my wife no matter what even if it takes me forever to crash. I need to put a “kibosh” on this loose bed time which is never good.

Exposed Struggle #4 - I’m lazy on my eating

Word to Myself: MTHC - I need to continually hydrate more along with eat cleaner and greener

Exposed Struggle #5 - I’m not sleeping

Word to Myself: Don’t make it worse - I need to make the best of the rest I get knowing it will eventually get better

Exposed Struggle #6 - I’m drinking at home like I’m entertaining on the road

Word to Myself: Lay off the Sauce - I need to “be dried out” during the week. No excuses.

Frustration - I can’t move like I’ve always done. I literally cannot move my arm and it’s paralyzing and frustrating to need so much help and struggle on so many simple tasks like taking a shower, getting dressed, really anything that requires to hands

Anxiety - I’ve never had a limb so damaged and affect my life and it’s created this rare emotion in me. I’m anxious around people. I feel trapped in the sling especially at night and it’s revealed a level of anxiousness that is concerning to me.

Depression - I’ve not been one to stay discouraged or depressed for long but with all of the financial and health blows my family and I have suffered this year has put me in a place where I’m fighting this demon. It’s also feeding some of these struggles such as not eating well, not wanting to go for a walk, not caring if I’m structured or productive and definitely drinking too often.

You can find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/093

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/0

I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources:

• LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley
• Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and  (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.

TRACY TIMM is the founder of The Nth Degree® Career Academy, the proven career clarity system that helps high-potential professionals discover, define, and drive careers they love. She has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale University and studied design thinking with the founder of the d.school at Stanford University. 

 In a moment I’ll be asking Tracy the following questions:

• What is a current and reverse life audit?
• What are the benefits of behavioral assessments?
• What is a “nothing is wasted mindset?”
• What is the Four-part Career Pitch and why is it important?

Question One: 

Can you give us the backstory of your new book, Unstoppable: Discover Your True Value, Define Your Genius Zone, and Drive Your Dream Career..?

Question Two:

What is the Nth Degree Framework at a 30K foot view? (FYI: further questions will get into the details of your framework)

Question Three:

In the DISCOVER Phase, you work us through a Current Life Audit. What is it and why is it important?

Question Four:

You're big on behavioral assessments - what are the benefits of taking the time to work through these assessments? (Measure strengths / personalities / motivations and drive)

Question Five:

What is a “nothing is wasted mindset?” - learned / earned - what did I learn and what can I bring with m?e

Question Six:

The four areas ( Ikigai) = passion / skill / paid for / contribution (what you love / what you’re good at / what the world needs / what you can get paid for 

Question Seven:

What are “ninja skills”?

Question Eight:

What is the Four-part Career Pitch and why is it important?

Question Nine: Road Warrior Lightning Round

• Preferred Airlines 
• Window or Aisle
• One thing you always do on a flight
• Preferred Hotel Chain
• Rental Car or RideShare / Preferred Vendor
• Least Favorite Airport
• Favorite City to Frequent
• Biggest Road Pet Peeve

Question Ten

Anything from the book that we didn’t discuss that you’d like to highlight or emphasize? (Or just a closing thought or comment to summarize everything)

Question Eleven

How can we find out more about you?

You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/092

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/092

I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources:

• LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley
• Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

1. DISCOVER - 

• Now - explore your current circumstances, core values, and commitments
• Nature - access your personality, behaviors, gifts, and aptitudes
• Nurture - dive into your cumulative knowledge, skills, and expertise

1. DEFINE - 

• Niche - create your Olympic-gold-medal-level career sweet spot

1. DRIVE - 

• Network - strategically empower and leverage career advocates
• Navigate - test drive your career ideas before going all in 
• Nourish - commitment to consistent re-evaluation and career evolution 

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and  (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.

BRANT MENSWAR is one of the country’s “Top 10 Motivational Speakers,” a critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership. His innovative work has changed what’s possible for industry-leading organizations like Netflix, Verizon, SunTrust, Microsoft, ESPN, Hilton, Sony Pictures, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and dozens more.

 In a moment I’ll be asking Brant the following questions:

• What is a Black Sheep and why is it important?
• What is the biggest lie about purpose?
• What was the catastrophic event in your life that forced you to discover your values?
• How do we program our values to appear on demand especially on the road?
• Where are you and how are you?

Question One: 

Can you give us a 30K foot overview of your new book, Black Sheep - Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring Undiscovered You (further questions will get into the details of what / why/ how

Question Two:

(You’re challenging today’s thought leaders in not starting with your why, aka your purpose) and You have a specific process in a specific order: What / Why / How when most people start with their why. Why the change of order?

What is the biggest lie about purpose?

Question Three:

What was the catastrophic event in your life that forced you to discover your black sheep Values?

Question Four:

How do we find our black sheep core values that will guide our lives?

• Worksheet link (http://worksheet.findyourblacksheep.com/selected)

Question Five:

How do we find or choose or define our purpose?

Question Six:

How do we program our values to appear on demand especially on the road?

Question Seven:

Anything from the book that we didn’t discuss that you’d like to highlight or emphasize? (Or just a closing thought or comment to summarize everything)

Question Eight:

Road Warrior Road Life Lightning Round...

• Preferred Airlines 
• Window or Aisle
• One thing you always do on a flight
• Preferred Hotel Chain
• Rental Car or RideShare / Preferred Vendor
• Least Favorite Airport
• Favorite City to Frequent
• Biggest Road Pet Peeve

Question Nine:

How can we find out more about you / buy the book / hire you to speak?

Brant@rockstarimpact.com

You can find the transcript and everything referenced in this interview in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/090

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/090

I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources:

• LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley
• LinkedIn Company Page - Elite Road Warrior
• Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.
Seven Mistakes New Business Travelers Do Wrong and How to Avoid Them

Mistake #1 - Not signing up for TSA PreCheck

These situations happen often and TSA PreCheck will save you over and over. 

(For the podcast: I’ll put the link for TSA PreCheck in the show notes). Simply go HERE to apply. (https://www.tsa.gov/precheck)

ERW Tip: If you travel across the US borders, (north eh to Oh Canada or south, no espanol to Mexico) consider Global Entry. (For the podcast: I’ll put the link for Global Entry in the show notes). (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/how-apply)

Mistake #2 - Not getting your passport now

Quick Tip: Don’t leave your passport at home but always carry it with you in case you need it for another proof of identification.

Mistake #3 - Not using a packing list

These first three rookie road warrior mistakes are all before your trip:

1. Not signing up for TSA PreCheck and/or Global Entry
2. Not getting your passport now
3. Not using a packing list

Mistake #4- Checking a bag

Personally, I’m using the Genius Pack G4 22" Carry On Spinner Luggage

https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Pack-Carry-Spinner-Luggage/dp/B07QL926MX/ref=sr_1_11?crid=3VV2Y43SXN6OQ&dchild=1&keywords=genius+pack+g4+carry+on+spinner&qid=1601046147&sprefix=Genuis+pack%2Caps%2C175&sr=8-11

ERW Tip: Use packing cubes to maximize space. You’d be surprised how much you can get in a carry-on bag if you pack properly. 

(I’ll put a link in the show notes for options:  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=packing+cubes+for+travel&crid=1LDM7DALES8RN&sprefix=packing+cubes%2Caps%2C194&ref=nb_sb_ss_midas-iss-sm_2_13 )

Mistake #5 - Drinking too much at business events

Busy = Can’t Stop Now and I feel hurried

Beatdown = Can’t Take This and I feel stress

Burnout = Can’t Keep Going and I feel done

Mistake #7 - Not maximizing your destination

These 1st three are pre-trip...

1. Not signing up for TSA PreCheck
2. Not getting a Passport now
3. Not using a Packing List

These last four are during a trip…

1. Checking a bag
2. Drinking too much at business events
3. Working all the time on a business trip
4. Not maximizing your destination

You can find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/091

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/091

I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources:

• LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley
• LinkedIn Company Page - Elite Road Warrior
• Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, author, and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.
Most business travelers have one thing in common: airplanes.

When I first started traveling for work, I was trained inside-and-out on the product. Sound familiar?

And the only information I was given on the travel part was: “keep it as cheap as possible.”

CHEAP RESULTS

And hence learning the most effective ways to travel that yield for consistent results.

Consideration One: Hometown major airlines

Key Action: Know your primary hometown airlines options around you and find out if you have more than one choice

Consideration Two: Willingness to connection flights 

Consideration Three: Reward programs

Key Action: Do your research on your airline options rewards programs

Consideration Four: Do you like their experience?

Key Action: Notice with a high level of critique how is your potential preferred airlines overall experience with their service.

Consideration Five: Have a strong secondary option

Key Action:  All of the above considerations should be used on choosing your preferred secondary airlines

You can find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/089

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/089

I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources:

• LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley
• LinkedIn Company Page - Elite Road Warrior 
• Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior

Welcome to the ERW podcast, I’m your host, BpB, fellow road warrior, husband of one, father of five, (yeah five), and on a mission to help business travelers eliminate burnout and exceed results.
Business travel has many misconceptions. Someone who lives in the 9-to-5 office only world truly does not understand our world. At all.

Two specific groups of people within our inner circle of business travel, need to know the truth:

Future business travelers - whether you’re in a company that is grooming you to travel or you want to switch jobs or even careers to begin to travel for work

Leaders of business travelers - those that oversee and influence the work life of a road warrior

Why these two specific groups?

Lie #1 - Business Travel is a luxurious life

Here’s an Elite Tip: Find something to look forward to “doing or seeing” on every single trip:

• Go to a ballgame
• Visit a cool site in the city 
• Eat at a local favorite restaurant

Lie #2 - It’s hard to eat healthy on the road

And this journal is now available and called the Not Forgotten Journal. Go to EliteRoadWarrior.com/Store today to purchase your own copy for your significant other today.

The first two lies about business travel were:

Lie #1 - Business Travel is a luxurious life

Lie #2 - It’s hard to eat healthy on the road

Lie #3- I have no control of my time on the road

Lie #4 - My family is not affected when I’m on the road

For the rest of us, do you know who is really affected?

• Your spouse who is left to take care of everything on their own 
• Your kids who now have to rely on just one parent

(Here’s an) Elite Tip: three tangible “change my ways” products to help you stay connected with your family on the road…

• Not Forgotten Journal - learning to take just two minutes to write something to my wife each day in a journal I would one day give to her
• Flat Kiddos - colored characters that I take pictures of them in my world
• Connect Cards - creative cards made by kids for kids that I leave and send to my kids writing words of meaning

You can find all three of these products (and many more) at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/Store

Lie #5 - There are no temptations with business travel

The phrase came from the teachings of Socrates and popularized by Plato. It was the first of three maxims inscribed in the forecourt of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. The two maxims that followed "know thyself" were "nothing to excess" and "surety brings ruin”.

You can also find everything reference in this episode in the show notes at www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/087

Along with the free resource: 10 Business Travel Hacks Guide in the show notes at  www.EliteRoadWarrior.com/087

I’d love to hear from you so connect with me on my primary social media sources:

• LinkedIn - Bryan Paul Buckley
• Instagram - EliteRoadWarrior