FF208: Bringing Humor and Light Into Dark Moments with Scott Ertl

Scott Ertl, former circus performer turned school counselor turned full-time entrepreneur, utilizes the power of humor and creativity as bridges of solace for those battling with depression, suicide, addiction, or everyday struggles. Scott shares how practical strategies and insights can bring more light and happiness into your life. We learn about Scott’s Buoy app which provides a quick and easy way to send and receive meaningful messages when someone needs a lift-me-up.     Highlights From This Episode: How humor and play can be positive and powerful in building relationships. Daily habits such as exercise, healthy eating, and positive music, contribute to overall well-being. Predicting when one is likely to struggle and to schedule conversations or activities during rough times. Practical strategies for bringing light into dark moments, breaking negative cycles, and building good habits. Using Scott’s free Buoy App to store any kind of positive media or messages in one place on your phone to boost encouragement and inspiration when having a dark time.       Links & Resources From This Episode: Learn more:  Scott Ertl LinkedIn Scott Ertl Website Resources:  Buoy App. Find it in the App Store or Google Play   More About Scott Ertl While I performed comedy magic and juggling in the circus for 9 years, I eventually ran away from the circus to join a school to work as a school counselor for 22 years. In both jobs, I saw the power of humor and teamwork along with the consequences of addictions and depression. I created the Buoy App to help everyone keep positive messages easy to access for quick inspiration when you're feeling like your drowning in doubt or sadness and need a pick-me-up.   Awesome FREE Resources for YOU! Entrepreneur Toolbox  Special access to reports, books and resources provided to you as gifts from our podcast expert guests. This valuable information covers various business and life topics.   Power of 3 Daily Planner A one-page daily planner to keep you on track to reaching your goals and taking action on the important things in your business and life.    Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please Share It, Subscribe to the Podcast and Leave Us An iTunes Review.     Val Low is a MAP IT Master & Brand Strategist and takes entrepreneurs to their next level of growth and impact. Through visual business mapping, Val works with entrepreneurs to take their dreams and business ideas out of their head and bring them to life. Val provides strategy on creating a message and brand to stand out in a noisy marketplace that people love to talk about.   Visit Val’s Website: https://vallow.me/   Connect with Val on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/val-low