Episodes

  • Confidence Curiosity and Connection with Natalie Bailey

    Confidence Curiosity and Connection with Natalie Bailey
    Jun 5 2024

    In this episode, David is interviewed by Natalie Bailey. They discuss the importance of curiosity, empathy, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. David and Natalie discuss the importance of asking questions and avoiding judgment when dealing with others. They also talk about creating your own luck in business through learning, working with alignment with your values, and taking calculated risks.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Knowing your purpose is empowering and drives you forward.
    • To discover your purpose start by writing down what is important to you. If you are struggling think about what makes you feel good, e.g. helping others.
    • Be open to evolving your purpose as your life and things around you change.
    • Be curious and genuinely open to learning from others.
    • Take notice of how you are feeling, including anger, and ask yourself why you are feeling that way.
    • Embrace difference. People have different strengths and ways of doing things that can benefit the team as a whole.
    • Be authentic, stick to your values, but also look for common ground.
    • We all have a choice about how we respond.
    • Some people are not going to agree with you or like you. That is normal, don´t let it put you off.
    • Turn to nature to keep you grounded and help you to get through bumpy times.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘Help others to step into their own potential.’

    ‘Having clarity around the mission makes a massive difference.’

    ‘You've got a choice, so make it a good one.’

    ‘Sometimes in life, you need people that are not like you to help you along.’

    ABOUT THE SHOW

    People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

    Find out about Natalie Arabella Bailey here https://nataliearabella.com/

    ARTWORK CREDIT

    Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

    CONTACT METHODS

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/

    Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • CALM 39 - Why Influence Matters

    CALM 39 - Why Influence Matters
    May 30 2024

    In this episode, which is the 39th of David´s CALM leadership series he explains why influence is a key skill for leaders. He talks about what it is and why it is not about manipulating people. Before explaining how to become a far better influencer.

    David covers how to tap into the logical part of somebody´s belief system, the rational mind, and move them emotionally. As well as how to use the fact most people naturally want to connect and collaborate to influence people and get more done.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Influence is the capacity to affect the character development or behaviour of someone or something, or to have an influence on the effect itself.
    • You are always influencing someone.
    • No matter what you do, where you are, your behaviour, and the words that you say, are influencing what goes on around you.
    • It is people that get things done. Good leaders are good role models for those people.
    • If you want to influence someone, plan, prepare and tailor your approach to them.
    • Think about who you need to partner with to get things done.
    • Work with the people who want to work with you, so you are not wasting energy trying to influence the wrong people.
    • You can influence people on both a logical and emotional level.
    • The innate desire humans have to make a connection and collaborate can also help you influence others.
    • When selling, you are turning someone from a passive emotional state to actually wanting what you have to offer.
    • You can still influence people who are not engaged with what you are trying to do.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘Influence is a key skill to learn,’

    ‘Influence is a bit like atmosphere, we kind of exist inside of it.’

    ‘Influence enables you to empower people to inspire change.’

    ‘So, there's logic, there's emotion, and there's connection or collaboration.’

    ABOUT THE SHOW

    People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

    ARTWORK CREDIT

    Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

    CONTACT METHODS

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/

    Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    18 mins
  • Nick Weiksner - Scale & Sell

    Nick Weiksner - Scale & Sell
    May 29 2024

    For this episode, David is joined by Nick Weiksner who is CEO of South Col, which is described as an accelerator fund partnering with E-commerce businesses to help founders, pick it up, make it grow, and then get a successful exit.

    Nick explains how South Col does this and what entrepreneurs should look for in an investor partner.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • South Col is the last face of Mount Everest, a hard face that must be climbed to reach the summit.
    • South Col acts as a kind of Sherpa to carry some of the stuff for entrepreneurs who are pushing their businesses to reach the peak of performance, so they can exit and sell for the best price.
    • Once you have made a business decision, get it done and don’t look back.
    • If a company is not communicating effectively, that issue can be fixed in just a few months.
    • Nick only collaborates with entrepreneurs who have something that they care passionately about, a strong purpose.
    • Be crystal clear on your niche, and your focus. Exhaust it before you move on to something else.
    • Be honest with potential investor partners about what you need.
    • If you need capital, don´t be shy about asking for it.
    • If you need advice and support, make sure that regular contact is scheduled.
    • Typically, it takes a year to get a business ready for sale.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘You can continue growing your underlying business, but you have to have something transformative,’

    ‘I’m driven by data.’

    ‘I've never run my lemonade stand the way I want to run it. I've always run it, with outside investors, there's a board.’

    GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

    Traction by Gino Wickman / https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business-ebook/dp/B007QWLLV2

    https://www.southcol.co/

    Email: Nick@southcol.co

    ABOUT THE SHOW

    People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

    ARTWORK CREDIT

    Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

    CONTACT METHODS

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/

    Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • CALM 38 - 5 Steps To A Better Relationship With Yourself

    CALM 38 - 5 Steps To A Better Relationship With Yourself
    May 23 2024

    In this episode of David Roberts´ CALM leadership series he talks about the importance of having a better relationship with yourself. David explains how to make sure that you don´t try to do everything yourself, set the wrong tone, not care enough to look after yourself and your team.

    David shares 5 things you can do to get the balance right and build a great relationship with yourself, and, therefore, your team.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • As a leader it is easy to become very preoccupied with results, which can sometimes lead to your trying to do it all on your own.
    • If your team sees you as someone who cares more about themselves than anyone, you will lose the backing of your team.
    • If you don´t really care about yourself, you won´t be able to properly care for your team.
    • During tough times, it is especially important that you invest in and take care of yourself.
    • Check in on your reason, every 90 days.
    • Put in place well being rituals e.g. going dancing twice a month to lift your spirits.
    • Observe how you react to things, understand why, and make adjustments, as necessary.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘You can´t be loved, if you don´t love yourself.’

    ‘If you're doing that at your own expense, then you're going to lose yourself, and therefore, you're going to lose your team.’

    ‘The human brain works well in 90-day cycles.’

    ‘Your reactions are the symptoms, if you like, of your mental and emotional state.’

    ABOUT THE SHOW

    People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

    ARTWORK CREDIT

    Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

    CONTACT METHODS

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/

    Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    19 mins
  • Amplify Human Potential with Seth Casden

    Amplify Human Potential with Seth Casden
    May 21 2024
    Today, David is joined by Seth Casden, the co-founder and CEO of Hologenix. He is passionate about developing products that amplify human potential. Seth and his team created Celliant which takes the energy the body naturally gives off and converts it into infrared which has a positive impact and helps the body to perform at it's best. This technology can be embedded in any textile. Seth shares his journey including what motivated him to go against the grain, take a risk and develop this innovative product. He also explains how he and his co-founders created the culture which has made bringing this highly innovative product to market possible. KEY TAKEAWAYS Celliant technology harvests the 100 joules the human body gives off every second and uses it to improve the performance of the body.Their products are very affordable, in some cases, less than garments without this technology.Keeping the body at the optimum temperature and performance helps you to exercise for longer and aids recovery. In sheets, it also helps you to sleep better.Always ask for help when you need it and never refuse help. Having this culture in a business makes it a powerful entity.It is important to be realistic and create space for team members to deal with any personal issues. BEST MOMENTS ‘We´ve sort of pulled forward what people think is science fiction …and it has become a reality.’ ‘You´re not going to feel too hot or too cold…. You are going to be able to go longer than you normally would.’ ‘They say pioneers get shot settlers get rich but nevertheless I´ve taken the pioneer route.’ ‘Any good leader is a servant leader.’ EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethcasden/ https://celliant.com https://www.facebook.com/CELLIANT/ https://www.instagram.com/celliant ABOUT THE SHOW People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life. ABOUT THE GUEST Seth Casden is the driving force behind Hologenix, a company dedicated to amplifying human potential through innovative products like CELLIANT®. His journey, from overcoming personal challenges to transforming the lives of countless individuals with infrared technology, is a narrative that captivates and inspires. In 2021, Hologenix was named to the Inc. 5000 of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. for the third year in a row. An industry thought leader, triathlete, and world traveler, Casden is a frequent speaker at industry conferences. He has been interviewed by, and authored content for, top-tier media publications such as Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Success, Fast Company, and Thrive Global. Before founding Hologenix in 2002, Casden worked in private equity. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. His mission is to bring the benefits of infrared into the everyday fabric of our lives and spaces. ABOUT THE HOST David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference. ARTWORK CREDIT Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils CONTACT METHODS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/ Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    49 mins
  • CALM 37 - 3 Ways You Can Use Radical Candor for Better Relationships

    CALM 37 - 3 Ways You Can Use Radical Candor for Better Relationships
    May 16 2024

    In this episode, which is the 37th in David Robert´s CALM leadership series he looks at 3 ways to use radical candor to build and maintain better relationships. Using examples, he demonstrates how you can care personally while also challenging directly.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Saying nothing to the person but quietly saying something to someone else is manipulative Insincerity.
    • Radical candor is about giving people what they need.
    • Be a partner, a coach for your team members.
    • Recognise achievement in a way that is meaningful for each individual.
    • Your people are your customers too. When it comes to rewards and career advancement, they have expectations that need to be met.
    • If someone is underperforming, you need to say something. How you do that depends on the person you are speaking to.
    • Relationships are long-term things. What you do now is going to have consequences.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘Hire great people and get out of their way. But do not ignore them. You need to be a partner to them.,’

    ‘Understand what matters to them as an individual.’

    ‘You´ve got that blend of stability and then growth.’

    ‘Have you challenged directly on the back of that caring personally?’

    EPISODE RESOURCES

    Radical Candor by Kim Scott - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Candor-What-Want-Saying-ebook/dp/B01LW1LESC/

    ABOUT THE SHOW

    People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

    ARTWORK CREDIT

    Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

    CONTACT METHODS

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/

    Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    29 mins
  • How Psychedelics Help with Trauma - Alex Abraham

    How Psychedelics Help with Trauma - Alex Abraham
    May 14 2024

    For this episode, David is joined by Alex Abraham, the author of Trauma and Ecstasy. He is on a mission to share what he's learned about how psychedelics can help with overcoming trauma.

    As a child, Alex was sexually assaulted by an authority figure which traumatised him and led to physical illness. Alex explains how psychedelics, used in a therapeutic setting, opened the door to the feelings and emotions he had been suppressing. Something that is enabling him to work through his trauma in a healing way.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Trauma can cause physical health problems as well as affect you mentally and emotionally.
    • Psychedelics lower the barriers enabling you to fully process the thoughts and feelings you have been hiding or running from.
    • To get a therapeutic outcome with psychedelics, you need a qualified guide. Not using one can cause more damage.
    • Psychedelics are not the answer for anyone. For some, they will have a destabilising effect.
    • Ultimately, self-centeredness comes from trauma.
    • When you work through the hurt you can start letting go of the blame.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘It wasn't until I started working through those emotions, that the muscle tension started to get better.’

    ‘My hope is that by shining a light I can help trauma survivors know they are not alone.’

    ‘Psychedelics open the door to these feelings and emotions. It's up to you to work through them in a therapeutic setting later.’

    EPISODE RESOURCES

    https://www.instagram.com/alexabraham1122/

    Tim Ferriss podcast episode about his childhood abuse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/464-tim-ferriss-my-healing-journey-after-childhood-abuse/id863897795?i=1000491267481

    The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van de Kolk

    How To Do The Work by Nicole LePera

    ABOUT THE SHOW

    People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

    ARTWORK CREDIT

    Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

    CONTACT METHODS

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/

    Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    58 mins
  • CALM 36 - Relationships - What is Radical Candor?

    CALM 36 - Relationships - What is Radical Candor?
    May 9 2024

    In this episode, which is the 36th in David´s CALM leadership series he talks about candour - radical candour and why as a leader it is essential. David starts by asking you to work out the consequences of not being completely honest at home, at work, with your colleagues, family, and friends.

    He explains why ducking the issue because you are afraid to be candid, to be 100% honest, is rarely a good idea. Then, teaches you how to say what you mean and be honest without being nasty.

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Understand what the consequences of your choosing not to say what you mean are.
    • Your body language shows people you are being dishonest, and they won´t trust you.
    • You only have to lie to someone once for them to not trust you moving forward.
    • It is possible to be clear, without being nasty.
    • You need to care personally and make it obvious that you feel that way. If you don´t know how to do that, don´t worry it is a skill anyone can learn.
    • Praising someone you don´t like, does not feel like praise to them.
    • Build rapport, before giving feedback.
    • Ruinous empathy means you don´t say anything when you should, which can be even more damaging than obnoxious aggression.
    • Giving empty praise, backhanded compliments and being two-faced about someone is manipulative insincerity.

    BEST MOMENTS

    ‘This is about being clear and not nasty.’

    ‘Obnoxious aggression is where you challenge somebody directly, but you don't care personally.’

    ‘Caring personally is a cultural thing.’

    ‘The returns can be huge, the time you save is massive.’

    EPISODE RESOURCES

    Radical Candor by Kim Scott - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Radical-Candor-What-Want-Saying-ebook/dp/B01LW1LESC/

    ABOUT THE SHOW

    People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

    ARTWORK CREDIT

    Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

    CONTACT METHODS

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/

    Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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    25 mins