In this episode of The Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Kathryn and Michael discuss Michael's recent trip to Italy, focusing on the planning process and experiences during the journey. Michael explains how the trip was planned about a year in advance after friends recommended a Culture Discovery vacation package to the Amalfi Coast, which he and his wife Lori booked along with another couple from Scottsdale and friends from San Diego. He details the extensive logistics involved, including managing client schedules, pet care, and medical arrangements for his wife, emphasizing the importance of planning buffer time around vacations. Michael shares highlights from the trip, particularly praising the natural beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the authentic cultural immersion experience, including learning Italian phrases and staying in a villa with a local Italian family. He emphasizes the importance of understanding travel companions' energy levels and preferences, noting that international travel experiences tend to be among his favorite trips. Michael concludes by sharing his wife's wisdom about not postponing travel experiences, suggesting that with the means available, they should pursue international trips more frequently while they can.

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This episode of The Building Bigger Lives Podcast features a book club episode discussing "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara. Kathryn and Michael explore key takeaways from the book, including creating memorable experiences through personalized gestures, the importance of serving both customers and team members with excellence, and the value of asking thoughtful questions to understand client needs. The hosts apply these concepts to the real estate and housing industries, suggesting ways to enhance hospitality in business interactions, though the takeaways and applications of the book are absolutely relevant to any entrepreneur. Michael and Kathryn emphasize the book's focus on leadership and management, particularly the need to invest in team culture to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The discussion highlights how seemingly small, thoughtful actions can significantly impact client perceptions and business relationships.

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In this episode of The Building Bigger Lives Podcast, Michael and Kathryn discuss the role of a trainer in leadership, expanding on a previous podcast episode about the four roles of leaders. They explore the mindset, skill set, and tool set needed for effective training, emphasizing the importance of designing systems and frameworks, using visual aids like PowerPoint and Excel, and adapting to online training platforms. Kathryn shared examples from her teaching experience, including the use of interactive activities and chat functions to enhance learning. The conversation highlights the need for trainers to be comfortable learning new teaching methods, using appropriate tools, and seeking feedback to continuously improve their effectiveness.

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