In episode 20 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Jynafer Yanez, a multi-six-figure publisher, producer, and marketing strategist, who shares insights on navigating the challenges of scaling a business while staying true to your creative vision.

Tune in to discover how data, destiny, and dollars intersect in the publishing industry, and gain insights into scaling your own storytelling ventures.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:39] Creative vision meets analytical precision.

[00:05:15] Emotion in storytelling.

[00:09:19] AI's role in writing.

[00:12:28] Creative process and discipline.

[00:18:17] Pitching stories for film adaptation.

[00:20:13] Hollywood opportunities in publishing.

[00:24:32] Habits for sustainable growth.

[00:28:47] God-sized vision and execution.

[00:34:43] Family and work-life balance.

[00:39:19] Finding your identity and purpose.

[00:40:44] Finding your unique identity.

[00:45:03] Aligning spirit and ego.

[00:47:51] Sci-fi Western action film.

QUOTES

• "We don't look at data as cold and hard numbers. We look at it as indicators of what's happening with real people and real behaviors and real interests." -Jynafer Yanez
• "Life doesn't get any easier. Business doesn't get any easier. Nothing gets easier. You just get stronger." -Jynafer Yanez
• "If you have a God size vision, right? Not like just your own vision, but something that, like truly my maker, my creator, God, the father, has put in me that this is the goal." -Jynafer Yanez

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Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Jynafer Yanez

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jynafer_rose

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jynaferyanez/

WEBSITE

VICI Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/

Archimedes Books: https://hello.archimedesbooks.com/

Wolf Pack Entertainment: https://www.wolfpackentertainment.co/

In episode 19 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Stephen Ward, a seasoned entrepreneur, fractional integrator, and business strategist with over 15 years of experience, as he shares his insights on the significance of clarity, the impact of fitness on leadership, and the importance of family time in the entrepreneurial journey.

Tune in for raw, honest conversations that decode the path to victory in the realms of faith, family, and finances.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:02:22] Integrator's role in business.

[00:06:08] Big, hairy, audacious goal.

[00:08:17] Power of systems for founders.

[00:12:02] Mindset lessons from failure.

[00:14:06] Embracing challenges and lessons.

[00:18:40] Structure fosters entrepreneurial creativity.

[00:20:23] Tactical empathy in business.

[00:25:03] Human approach to customer service.

[00:28:37] Family time in business.

[00:30:27] The impact of an EA.

[00:36:27] Fitness as a gateway to success.

[00:38:33] Protecting the company's core values.

[00:41:12] Tactical empathy for growth.

QUOTES

• "We don't care who's responsible for it. We just want to know how to fix it." -Stephen Ward
• "The beauty of the structure is that it provides all the blooming the visionary needs for creativity." -Stephen Ward
• "There are no bad teams, there's only bad leaders." -Stephen Ward

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Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Stephen Ward

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scale.with.stephen/

WEBSITE

VICI Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/

Haven by Design Stays: https://www.havenbydesignstays.com/

In episode 18 of The VICI Code, Joe Dunaway interviews Paul Hawkins, a veteran turned entrepreneur, as he shares how discipline, structure, and intentional distance have shaped his 17+ years of leading remote teams. He breaks down the habits, mindset shifts, and practical systems that create real freedom in remote work.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical advice and strategies for success!

TIMESTAMPS

[00:01:39] Remote work and discipline.

[00:05:33] Building trust in remote teams.

[00:09:27] Transitioning to business ownership.

[00:11:29] Courage to leave safety nets.

[00:16:42] Dual mission of Sidekicks.

[00:19:36] Moms balancing work and family.

[00:24:03] Accomplishment in business partnerships.

[00:26:05] Remote work benefits and misconceptions.

[00:31:32] Remote executive assistant benefits.

[00:34:06] Work-life integration vs. balance.

[00:38:25] Growth and scaling challenges.

[00:40:01] Fitness and language learning challenges.

[00:43:10] Remote work's impact on life.

QUOTES

• "Work really, really hard to be effective and communicate often with the people you're working with right from the start." -Paul Hawkins
• "Every single thing in my life, including my faith, has improved and increased by me focusing on my fitness and nutrition." -Paul Hawkins
• "On the other side of those challenges is another layer, another version of you that you just keep breaking the mold." -Joe Dunaway

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Joe Dunaway

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoedunaway/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-dunaway

Paul Hawkins

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hawkins-08246b24/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose_driven_paul/

https://www.instagram.com/ars_sidekicks/

WEBSITE

VICI Finance: https://www.vicifinance.com/