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Julian Placino
Julian Placino is a professional recruiter, career coach, speaker and entrepreneur who has conducted thousands of interviews and has helped hundreds of people find their dream job and advance their career.
The purpose of the Pathways to Success is to deconstruct the excellence of high performing individuals in various disciplines and share their inspiring stories to help you achieve your maximum potential.
This is a weekly show with new episodes released every Monday!
Mark Sinatra is a 15-year CEO who is currently CEO of Aspen HR – one of the fastest growing PEOs in the country. Mark is also a search fund investor through his firm ETA Equity. Prior to Aspen HR, Mark was CEO of Staff One HR which was a Dallas-based PEO that he sold in 2017 to Oasis Outsourcing. Mark was president of Oasis’ Western region through their sale to Paychex in 2019.
Mark is an MBA graduate of the Wharton School of Business and holds a BA in Economics from Fordham University. Locally, he is an active member of YPO (Young Presidents Organization) and a partner with Social Venture Partners.
What you'll learn:
- About Aspen HR - [1:22]
- Life as CEO - [3:51]
- The Future of Aspen HR - [5:20]
- Artificial Intelligence in HR - [6:24]
- Mark’s Health Journey - [9:28]
- Receiving a Troubling Diagnosis - [17:15]
- A New Way of Living - [19:00]
- Habits & Routines for Intentional Living - [21:48]
- How to Get Started Living Intentionally - [23:55]
- Discover Your Personal Values - [26:39]
- Know Where the End Zone Is - [28:55]
- Mark’s Advice for Success and Fulfillment - [31:12]
- Mark’s Definition of Success - [32:46]
Connect with Mark Sinatra:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinatra/
https://aspenhr.com/
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Ginny Kissling is the Global President and COO of Ryan, a global tax services, software, and technology firm providing an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services, and solutions. She leads more than 4,800 team members spanning 80 offices across the globe and is responsible for all aspects of service delivery and global shared services, as well as strategic and enterprise initiatives.
Ginny is a nationally recognized, award-winning tax advisory leader and is frequently recognized as a role model for female leadership. She is a sought-after speaker, and industry thought leader and has authored several published articles. Most recently, she was named to D CEO's 2022 Dallas 500 list, an annual publication profiling the most influential business, civic, and nonprofit leaders in North Texas. Ginny currently serves as the Chair of the North Texas Food Bank and is on the Board of Directors for Dallas Capital Bank. She is a long-standing member of the New York University's (NYU) Continuing Legal Education's State and Local Tax Advisory Board and, in 2018, received the NYU School of Professional Studies prestigious Paul H. Frankel Award for Outstanding Achievement in State and Local Taxation.
What you'll learn:
About Ryan [1:13]
Growth through purpose and excellence [2:08]
Generosity: Ryan’s values and principles [4:24]
A day in the life as Global President and COO [7:00]
Technology and the future of Ryan [10:04]
Ginny’s origin story [13:50]
Acquiring mentors for professional growth [15:36]
Find your inspiration [17:18]
Ginny as Ryan’s first intern [19:46]
Master systems as well as your craft [22:56]
Be engaged and choose your attitude [27:24]
What you should focus on early in your career [31:56]
Wife & mother: Work and family integration [33:02]
Ginny’s definition of success [36:55]
Connect with Ginny Kissling:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginny-kissling-ryan-global-president-coo/
https://ryan.com/about-ryan/
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Jim is a global business leader, philanthropist, educator, artist, musician, commercial pilot, and modern renaissance man. He is the former CEO of two internally recognized Fortune 500 companies, 7-Eleven, Inc, and Blockbuster, Inc. His other business interests cover a broad range of industries including retail, consumer products, technology, new space, energy, and advanced nuclear. He sits on several public company boards and serves as a board adviser to a venture capital firm and a number of start-up companies. Keyes’ philanthropic initiatives, have an equally broad focus, including serving on the Board of Governors for the American Red Cross, the former Chairman of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and serving on the board of directors for institutions such as UT Southwestern Medical School, The Cooper Institute, Dallas Performing Arts Center, SMU Cox School of Business, Columbia Business School, and his alma mater, College of the Holy Cross. He has had a lifelong commitment to education, serving as a founding director of the Dallas Education Foundation and is the founder of the Education is Freedom Foundation. A personification of the American Dream, Keyes came from his humble beginnings and was inducted in 2005 as a member of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans.
What you'll learn:
- From Outhouse to Penthouse: Jim’s Origin Story [1:28]
- Programming Your Mind for Resilience [6:10]
- C.E.O. - Change Equals Opportunity [10:19]
- Faith Formation, Values, & Character [14:48]
- The Importance of Cultural Literacy [15:40]
- Who Should Read This Book? [23:00]
- Knowledge Takes Away Fear [26:07]
- The Definition of Freedom [27:52]
- C-Suite Learnings: What, How, Why [32:43]
- Jim’s Definition of Success [39:54]
Connect with James W. Keyes:
https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-keyes-a0947215/
https://www.jameswkeyes.com/
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Jeff Margolese is the Senior Vice President for the ServiceNow Global Solution Consulting (SC) organization. Mr. Margolese joined ServiceNow in 2015 to lead the company’s SC organization for the Americas region. He moved into his current role as SVP in February of 2019 and currently leads a team of 2,200 pre-sales solution consultants worldwide.
In his role at ServiceNow, Mr. Margolese helps set the strategic direction for the Solution Consulting organization ensuring the global segments of ServiceNow’s business have the right tools, processes, and people in place to make our customers successful in achieving their digital transformation.
Mr. Margolese also meets with customers all over in the world in various industries to learn about their business issues and to provide ServiceNow solutions that create the most value. Mr. Margolese spearheaded the creation of the Workflow Design Studio (WDS), a unique team within the SC organization that works directly with customers to solve some of their most challenging problems using a human-centered design approach.
Mr. Margolese has more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Prior to joining ServiceNow, he spent 10 years at VMware as the Senior Director of Systems Engineering and managed a team of more than 45 engineers in the central region of the United States. Mr. Margolese worked with various companies such as DELL, American Airlines, Sabre, El Paso Energy, Mcafee, HEB, Citibank, Southwest, BMC, and Entergy while at VMware to develop their virtualization and cloud strategies.
Prior to his role as a senior director, he held sales engineering positions with Sterling Commerce (IBM) and webMethods (Software AG). While serving as a director at webMethods, Mr. Margolese worked with customers such as Citibank, Lockheed Martin and DELL. His primary focus at the time was on application integration and business process management.
Mr. Margolese began his career in application development while living in Canada. He moved to the United States in 1994 to join the application development practice of a boutique consulting firm. Many of the applications he worked on were in the telecom industry for such companies as Verizon and Alcatel-Lucent. Eventually, Mr. Margolese helped grow the application development practice and led a team of 100 developers, while also helping the company go public in 1999.
Mr. Margolese holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Winnipeg, Canada. He resides in Dallas, Texas with his wife Shaleen.
What you'll learn:
Discovering ServiceNow [1:08]
Unveiling Jeff’s Journey [7:09]
Thriving on Competition for Success [10:41]
- Transitioning from Puzzle Solver to People Problem Solver [11:57]
- Career Wisdom: Be Endearing to Sales [14:38]
- Building a Reputation: Be Known for Something [16:19]
- Navigating the Unknown Endgame with Confidence [23:46]
- Overcoming the Paralysis of Analysis [24:30]
- Valuing Every Experience as Good Experience [26:04]
- Coping Strategies for Job Dissatisfaction [27:20]
- Striking the Balance: Confidence, Not Cockiness [29:34]
- Cultivating Self-Confidence for Personal Growth [31:16]
- Problem-Solving Approach: Questions First, Solutions Later [33:03]
- Embracing Conviction in Decision-Making [34:21]
- Authenticity Matters: Be Your Genuine Self [35:16]
- Jeff’s Ultimate Career Advice [37:56]
Connect with Jeff Margolese:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-margolese-816478/
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Chris Kleinert is CEO and president of Hunt Investment Holdings, LLC – a subsidiary of Hunt Consolidated, Inc. and the holding company for Hunt Realty Investments, Hunt Investment Group and Hoodoo Land Holdings.
Chris serves on the Board of Trustees of the Communities Foundation of Texas, the Dallas Advisory Board of Directors of Amegy Bank, the Executive Board of Directors of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, and the Neeley School of Business International Board of Visitors at Texas Christian University. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Austin Street Center, the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association, and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation.
Chris served as the inaugural chairman of the Men's Advocacy Group (MAG) of New Friends New Life, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering victims of sex trafficking. Chris continues to serve on the Board of Directors for the MAG, which was created to mobilize men to take action against trafficking and exploitation by raising awareness through advocacy, education, and volunteerism. In 2017, Chris and his wife, Ashlee, co-founded The Good Foundation to understand and address social issues, with a focus on sex trafficking and vulnerable populations in our community.
Prior to joining Hunt in 1996, Chris was employed by Texas Commerce Bank (now JPMorgan Chase) and General Mills. He received an MBA with a concentration in finance from Texas Christian University and a BBA in marketing from Southern Methodist University.
What you'll learn:
About Hunt Consolidated Investments [1:16]
A Day in the Life as CEO [4:01]
Exciting Projects on the Horizon [5:07]
Chris Kleinert’s Origin Story [9:00]
Pivotal Moment: From Good to Extraordinary [10:36]
Who is Ashlee Hunt [11:31]
The Hunt Family Legacy [13:52]
Navigating luck, Intentionality, and Destiny [19:54]
The Influential Force of Mentors [21:53]
Common Traits of High-Performing Business Leaders [23:59]
Discerning Character: A Vital Skill [26:50]
Choose Your Circle Wisely [30:00]
The Difference Between Kindness and Niceness [32:43]
Be The Best Where You Are [35:08]
Connect with Chris Kleinert:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kleinert-903190/
Connect with Hunt Consolidated, Inc:
http://www.huntconsolidated.com/
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Amy serves as CTIO for Gigapower, LLC, a start-up fiber broadband network operator. She has responsibility for the network architecture, roadmap, engineering, product development and information technology systems for Gigapower.
Prior to joining Gigapower, LLC, Amy had a stellar career at AT&T, most recently as VP of Architecture & Strategic Technology Planning in the Corporate Strategy and Development business unit of AT&T.
She is the Board Chair of Tech Titans, a forum that connects the regional technology community of North Texas. In 2021, she was recognized by the Dallas Business Journal as one of the top Women in Technology in North Texas. She was previously recognized in 2019 as a “Rising Star in Telecom” by FierceTelecom, an industry publication.
What you’ll learn:
- Introduction to Gigapower [1:01]
- Gigapower and the Consumer Experience [2:45]
- The Journey to 1.5 Million Customer Locations [3:20]
- A Day in the Life as CTIO [4:38]
- Spotlight: Amy Wheelus at AT&T [8:36]
- Life in Rural Northwest Florida [11:00]
- Developing a Passion for Tinkering at 8 Years Old [12:38]
- Encouragement to Follow Curiosities and Interests [14:01]
- Pursuing Opportunities for Personal Fulfillment [16:33]
- Family's Influence on Success [18:34]
- Training Your Mind to Think Differently [22:05]
- Exploring Gender Disparities in Technology [26:08]
- Insights into Women in Business [30:17]
- Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Business [32:20]
- Advice for Women in Business and Tech [36:46]
- Understanding Leadership [38:06]
- Challenging Established Norms Respectfully [39:31]
- Cultivating Self-Leadership [41:16]
- Amy’s Perspective on Success [43:29]
Connect with Amy Wheelus:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywheelus/
Connect with Gigapower:
https://www.gigapower.com/
Connect with Tech Titans:
https://techtitans.org/
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Will Coleman is the co-founder and CEO of Alto, an affordable premium rideshare service headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Alto elevates the experience for passengers and drivers by providing unmatched safety, hospitality, and consistency in every ride and delivery. Will is a former Partner at McKinsey & Company where he led the consumer air and travel practice and helped some of the world’s largest travel brands build disruptive strategies for growth. Will graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Dallas native.
What you’ll learn:
What sets Alto apart [1:00]
Alto’s beginnings and how it all started [2:15]
The customer profile Alto aims to serve [3:38]
Hiring W2 drivers to enhance passenger experience [5:33]
Alto’s outlook for the future [9:11]
How 7-year-old Will embraced the role of an entrepreneur [10:53]
Cultivating the entrepreneurial mindset among children [12:46]
Discovering and harnessing your strengths [16:38]
Why it’s essential to venture beyond your comfort zone [18:38]
Gaining insights from navigating uncertainty [20:53]
Will’s experience as a Partner at McKinsey & Company [23:00]
Why Will decided to make the entrepreneurial leap [23:38]
A decision making philosophy to live regret-free [25:12]
Will’s propensity for risk-taking as a clue to success [26:22]
Exploring Will’s problem-solving techniques [28:04]
The necessity of failure to make progress [30:11]
The nonlinear pattern of success [33:03]
How to stay inspired during challenging times [34:50]
The key to effective goal setting and achievement [35:55]
Will’s best career advice [37:57]
Will’s definition of success [39:22]
Connect with Will Coleman:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-coleman/
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https://ridealto.com/
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Larry North is an esteemed Dallas figure and legendary fitness entrepreneur. Today, as an Operating Partner at Satori Capital, he’s on the lookout for amazing companies to invest in or partner with.
Larry started his career in the gym business as a teenager. He willed his way to talk radio at age 24 with his "Better You" radio show, currently 32 years running now at CBS KRLD 1080am. He opened his first health club, Larry North Fitness, in 1989 at the prestigious Highland Park Village, and grew it to 4 locations across North Texas. His first book, "Get Fit" was published in 1992 and was on the bestseller list for 157 weeks. "Living Lean" and "Slimdown for Life" shortly followed and were bestsellers as well. In 1994 he created the "Great North American Slimdown" infomercial which became a global sensation with over 1.2 million customers and generating over 150 million in revenue. His TV show, "Get Fit" ran for many years on regional sports networks (currently Fox Sports) and shot 70 episodes. Larry has presented his Optimal Living Seminar in dozens of countries and all across America. When asked what's next, he says, “I’m just getting started!” He's currently a spokesperson for BioTE, the largest Optimal Hormone company in the world.
Larry has successfully made the transition into the realm of private equity, where he currently operates as a licensed broker responsible for identifying and securing investment opportunities or strategic partnership with various businesses.
What you’ll learn:
The Satori Capital difference [1:26] Who Larry invests in and why [6:41] Larry’s mission and purpose [9:32] Humble beginnings: Larry’s origin story [12:50] The power of self-belief and work ethic [19:01] How to increase your self-belief [20:47] Finding your passion to unlock your gifts and talents [26:55] Michael Money, Starting my own PR Firm, and creative marketing strategies [29:51] Why enthusiasm drives success in business and life [32:32] The 3 P’s of Success: Passion, Persistence, Perseverance [35:44] How to deal with fear and rejection [37:14] Getting creative to market yourself [38:49] Be everywhere and anywhere [42:05] Larry’s best career advice [44:50] Success equals happiness [46:04]
Connect with Larry North: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-north-3b0000a/
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Tim McPherson is the CEO at Hospitality Staffing Solutions, LLC. HSS is the nations' leading supplier of talent to the hotel, resort and casino industry, and is the only hospitality niche staffing firm ranked within the Top 100 of all USA Staffing Firms. In 2020, HSS was acquired by Kellermeyer Bergensons Services (KBS).
Tim has over 30 years of wide ranging staffing industry experience, with a proven track record of building and leading top-performing teams in multiple niches within the staffing arena, including Hospitality, Engineering, IT, Industrial, Administrative, Accounting, On-Site Management and Recruitment Process Outsourcing. He also has extensive experience in new business development, corporate acquisition and integration, field branch operations, outsourced project sales, and VMS/MSP program support.
In 2021, Tim was once again recognized as a member of the “Staffing 100” by Staffing Industry Analysts, his 6th time to be included on this list. This prestigious award recognizes his work history spanning the entire spectrum of the staffing industry, and his influence on the organizations he has led to increasing success. In 2014, he was additionally recognized as one of the Top 8 innovative leaders within the OnLine staffing market space.
What you’ll learn:
About Hospitality Staffing Solutions [1:22]
The mission of Hospitality Staffing Solutions [2:52]
The HSS competitive advantage [3:57]
Tim’s vision for HSS [4:47]
Is college for everyone? [9:30]
Priceless lessons from Tim’s parents [10:26]
How to cultivate competitiveness [11:15]
How to hire and screen for competitiveness [11:46]
Why being the “black sheep” is not always bad thing [13:50]
Diversity and organizational success [15:38]
How to know if you’re in the right career [23:24]
Hitting “rock bottom” as a springboard to success [25:38]
How managers can get the most out of their teams [27:47]
The key skill to grow as a leader [29:11]
What HSS did to survive and thrive during the pandemic [29:59]
How to acquire a mentor [33:28]
Tim’s biggest failure and what he learned from it [34:26] (send to Rob)
Artificial Intelligence and the future of staffing [36:54] (send to Rob)
Tim’s best advice for career growth and advancement [38:53]
How to face your fears and grow from them [41:05]
How to use rejection to breed resilience [41:46]
How to reframe failure to fuel future success [43:03]
How to mitigate your weaknesses [44:38]
How to succeed with your personal finances [46:17]
Recommended reading [47:51]
Connect with Tim McPherson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcpherson-6b1770/
https://www.hssstaffing.com/
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Curtis Hite is the CEO and Chairman of Improving, a software consulting and training company with a focus on Conscious Capitalism. He has grown Improving to over 250 million in revenues, 1,500+ employees, and 15 offices. Improving provides software development, technology consulting, and agile training to clients globally.
Improving has been recognized 13 times by the Inc. 500/5000 as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. The company has also received more than 100 recognitions as one of the best places to work in nearly all the markets they serve as well as several national best places to work awards.
Curtis is a regular speaker on leadership and culture and has been recognized on the Inc 500/5000 list for most admired CEO of the year and as an Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.
What you’ll learn: About Improving [1:15] How Improving is changing the perception of IT [1:28] Improving’s vision of the future [3:51] Misconceptions about conscious capitalism [6:00] Origin story of Curtis Hite [11:12] What Curtis learned from becoming a “hero to zero” [12:50] Where does motivation come from? [14:16] How to raise children with good character [15:14] The role of a disciplinarian parent as a clue to success [16:23] A spiritual event that caused a seismic transformation [17:58] How to explore your own spirituality [20:39] Understanding Curtis’s gifts and strengths [22:06] How to discover your own gifts and strengths [24:31] The importance of cultural alignment in business [25:52] How to shape company culture [28:28] Early challenges at Improving and lessons learned [34:23] How to survive as a startup company [37:13] Curtis’s advice on how to stand out in your career [39:18] Curtis’s advice for startup entrepreneurs [42:21] How to overcome fear and develop courage [43:24] Tips to learn and grow from failure [47:00] Morning routines that prime Curtis for success [48:51]
Connect with Curtis Hite: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-hite-a7b228/ https://improving.com/
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Dr. Nick Zenarosa is the founder and chairman of the board at IES, a leader in emergency medicine staffing.
Integrative Emergency Services (IES) is transforming the way healthcare is practiced across the continuum of care and furthering the emergency department’s role in value-based healthcare delivery. IES partners with physician groups to help create a culture of excellence through leadership, research, education, knowledge translation and data-driven decision-making. IES’s high-touch approach with physician groups provides both clinical and financial benefits, resulting in EDs that deliver high-value healthcare to patients and bring value to the bottom line.
What you’ll learn:
The biggest challenge in healthcare today [9:22]
How IES will continue to transform healthcare [36:34]
Don’t start a business, close gaps and solve problems [59:26]
“Never try to get an A. Learn as much as you can and the grade will follow.” [1:02:18]
Finding your passion as a key to success [1:03:29]
How to raise kids with good character [1:05:00]
Should you get a job or start a business? [1:07:11]
How to screen for good partners [1:10:36]
Dr. Nick’s definition of success [1:14:18]
Dr. Nick’s best career advice for high achievers [1:16:06]
How to overcome fear [1:16:49]
How to deal with failure and rejection [1:19:56]
Connect with Dr. Nick Zenarosa:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-zenarosa-md-facep-5682692/
https://www.ies.healthcare/
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Bob Beaudine is the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine. He is one of the nation's most respected search executives having conducted 100's of searches for Fortune 500 companies, entertainment entities, professional sports organizations, non-profits, olympic bodies, and universities, among many others. Celebrating over 50 years in business, Eastman & Beaudine has been named by The Wall Street Journal as the “top recruiting firm in college sports." Sports Illustrated named Bob the “top front-office matchmaker in sports” as well as the “most influential man in sports you’ve never heard of." These accolades come as a result of Bob helping shape the leadership teams of NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL franchises and league offices, in addition to university athletic departments and conferences across the nation.
Bob’s experience extends to the PGA TOUR, USTA, PBR, U.S. Olympics, NASCAR, UFC, and sports-related non-profits among others. Bob is the bestselling author of The Power of WHO! and 2 Chairs. He is a frequent speaker at universities, corporations, conventions, conferences, and workshops. He headlined the Texas Conference for Women as well as the Sports Business Journal Motorsports Marketing Forum, and has spoken at AIG, Exxon-Mobile, Nike, Advocare, Cessna, MSG Sports, La Madeleine, Sabre, Learfield, and dozens of other major corporations. He has appeared on The Today Show, Fox Business Network, Canada’s Business News Network, ABC Good Morning Texas, Fox Good Day, CBN News, and has appeared on CNBC as an expert on intercollegiate athletics.
Bob’s leadership also extends into the community. He is currently on the Advisory Board of Directors for the Positive Coaching Alliance, the College Football Assistance Fund, and the Cox School of Business at SMU, his alma mater. He is a former Chairman of the Doak Walker National Running Back Award, and a former Board of Director of the two-time American League Champions Texas Rangers. Bob and his wife, Cheryl, have been married over three decades and have three grown daughters and four grandchildren.
Social Links:
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Apollo is an ERC-20 token, created by Dallas-based veteran software developer and game designer, Matt Johnson, launched on January 12, 2022 and built on the popular and secure Ethereum blockchain designed to raise money to help up-and-coming creators (such as artists, content creators and streamers) get their big break, and fully controlled by the Apollo token-holding community through a powerful Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO).
Matt Johnson has been a leader in interactive software development for over 30 years. Prior to launching Apollo, Matt founded Eastedge Studios to explore the next wave of experiential computing where he and his team designed and built groundbreaking experiences in the fitness, AR, ML and gaming spaces. His gaming clients included FGTeeV, Eh Bee Family and The Annoying Orange which have a combined reach of over 65 million subscribers.
Prior to Eastedge, Matt served as Executive Vice President at Bottle Rocket Studios for nearly 8 years. His extensive experience with emerging platforms, social engagement and software development helped shape Bottle Rocket into one of the largest and most successful mobile development companies in the country, employing over 300 amazing professionals and built on a strong values-based foundation of putting people first.
On this episode, we’ll discuss:
* Demystifying Crypto: Is it right for me?
* The Apollo Difference: NOT just another token…
* Matt’s Keys to Success
Social Links:
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Jonathan Campos is the Chief Technology Officer and Vice-President of Engineering at Alto, the first employee-based rideshare company rethinking a traditionally inconsistent, gig-based industry.
Jonathan an innovative and resourceful developer who keeps an endless watch on what’s next in emerging technologies. His keen eye for great user interfaces and knowledge of technical development, coupled with his unique approach to problem-solving and constant thirst for knowledge make him a go-to resource on all things technology.
He also serves as a Google Developer Expert for the Google Cloud Platform and is a group member of the Tech Titans in the DFW Metroplex.
On this episode, we’ll discuss: * Alto: Redefining Rideshare * Working at Alto: “Greenfield Opportunities” for technologists * Jonathan’s 3 secrets to career success in technology
Connect with Jonathan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonbcampos/
https://twitter.com/jonbcampos
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https://ridealto.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/ridealto
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Dave is a customer experience consultant, helping you create experiences your customers can’t wait to tell Mom about over Sunday brunch (or FaceTime).
Even in the stodgy world of B2B, where we all pretend to be emotionless corporate robots, your customers are still beautiful, proud, slightly-neurotic humans who will shake out the corporate piggy banks for more Mom-worthy experiences.
Dave’s proudest moments on a project involved flying 4,768 miles, driving hundreds more, and surviving a high-speed Uber ride down Bourbon Street to collect “Voice of the Customer” feedback for a B2B SaaS company. Using that insight, he transformed the customer support experience and made the company $991k in annual recurring revenue.
He won the 2020 North American Customer Centricity Award for that project, a chunky black mini-monolith he still uses as a bookend to hold up his dog-eared copy of Matt Dixon’s Effortless Experience.
Dave lives in Grapevine, Texas, with his lovely wife and three adorable screaming children. He’s hiked eleven National Parks and has fifty-two more to go.
Topics:
- Customer Experience (CX)
- Leadership (Leading By Influence, Emotional Intelligence)
- Curiosity (Lifelong learning, developing super-powers)
Connect with Dave:
- www.seatoncx.com
- www.daveseatonleadership.com
- www.linkedin.com/in/daveseaton
- www.twitter.com/seatoncx
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Jas Kalsi is the Co-Founder and CEO at Santé bespoke, which provides customized, premium health, and wellness solutions with exceptional service. Santé offers clinically proven supplements, rooted in science, and tailored to your unique needs. Their supplements are delivered in convenient, daily sachets and packaged in beautifully and purposefully designed boxes - to fit your lifestyle and help you achieve your ultimate wellness goals.
Jas is also a Feng Shui Master and combines his knowledge of Feng Shui, Sacred Geometry and Business acumen to create friendly and easy to understand methodologies of applying Feng Shui principles.
Social:
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https://www.instagram.com/santebespoke/?hl=en
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Lawrence King is the CEO at Headstorm, a high-powered technology consultancy dedicated to building innovative technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and everything in between. Lawrence is a technologist at heart and since learning his first programing language, has had a genuine admiration for software developers. He started Headstorm to provide a way for developers to do their best work and be properly rewarded by empowering them in their professional growth. Today, consultants are Headstorm’s most valuable asset - each team member stays ahead of the curve with intense training, knowledge-sharing practices, and an environment that promotes technical growth, teamwork, and a strong understanding of business ecosystems.
Social Links
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https://headstorm.com/
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Dan Hooper is the Founder & Executive Director at ScholarShot. ScholarShot was founded in 2009 by concerned business professionals, educators and community volunteers who saw numerous well-meaning college advisement and “access” programs failing at-risk students. In Texas, 9 out of 10 of these students who get into college drop out. ScholarShot has developed a proven model of academic navigation, personal guidance and financial support that reverses this outcome with 90% of our Scholars succeeding in earning life-changing vocational, associate or undergraduate degrees. Leveraging the success of the ScholarShot model, our Degree Dallas Campaign is on track to produce 500 first generation college degrees from Dallas County.
Nathalie Flores graduated from North Dallas High School in 2019. She attended Eastfield College where she graduated with an Associates of Science degree in May of 2021 as a first-generation college graduate. She is currently attending UNT Dallas and majoring in Human Resources. Nathalie completed an Internship with Charles Schwab during the Summer of 2021 and is a Scholar Ambassador for ScholarShot.
ScholarShot social links:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/scholarshot-inc./?viewAsMember=true
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/scholarshot/?hl=en
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScholarShot/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/scholarshot?lang=en
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApwDZCdeiGc81_uenPwNOQ
Dan Hooper LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hooper-b832923/
Nathalie Flores LinkedIn:
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Eddy Badrina is the Chief Executive Officer of Eden Green Technology. Over the past 20 years, his career has encompassed entrepreneurial, corporate, and government roles.
In 2019, Eddy took over as CEO of Eden Green Technology, which, through its vertical farming technology stack, is changing the way we farm our produce, and feed our communities. Since then, retailers, researchers, cities and governments have discovered how Eden Green Technology’s turnkey solutions can help them establish food safety, food independence, and sustainable farming unlike any previous AgTech solution.
He is an advisory board member for Texas A&M's College of Agriculture, Agrilife agencies and research entities.
Prior to Eden Green Technology, Eddy co-founded and led BuzzShift, a digital growth agency for mid-sized brands and organizations. Eddy's leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and management experience have also been honed through roles at the US Department of State, the White House, and two other technology startups.
Eddy, a graduate of Texas A&M University, and the Bush School of Government and Public Service, volunteers his time at Watermark Church; is on the board of directors of Seed Effect, an economic development non-profit; Igniter Media, a media production company; and is a past board member of the Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation Investment Symposium.
Eddy Badrina Social:
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Lt. Col. Allen West (R.) Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Allen B. West is a Christian constitutional conservative, combat veteran, and former member of the US Congress. He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22- year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, one with Valor device, and a Valorous Unit Award. In 1993 he was named the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year.
In November of 2010, Allen was elected to the United States Congress, representing Florida's 22nd District. As a member of the 112th Congress, he sat on the Small Business and Armed Services Committees and was instrumental in passage of the 2011 and 2012 National Defense Authorization Acts.
He is a NewsmaxTV Contributor, Senior Fellow of the Media Research Center, and author of Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin’s Journey to Family, Faith and Freedom, Hold Texas, Hold the Nation: Victory or Death, and We Can Overcome: An American Black Conservative Manifesto.
He is the former Executive Director of the National Center for Policy Analysis in Dallas Texas, and a former Director of the Booker T. Washington Initiative (BTWI) for the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
In July of 2020, Mr. West was elected Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas by and overwhelming majority of State delegates.
West is an avid distance runner, a Master SCUBA diver, and in his spare time he enjoys cheering his beloved Tennessee Volunteers.
Lt. Col. West is a former commissioned officer in the Texas State Guard. Lt. Col. West is a legacy life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, life member of the American Legion, life member of the Association of the United States Army, the Society of the First Infantry Division, 4th Infantry Division, and 101st Airborne Division. He is Patriot Life Member (Benefactor) and Board of Directors member of the National Rifle Association and Life Member (Benefactor) of the Texas State Rifle Association. Lieutenant Colonel West is an inductee into the University of Tennessee Army ROTC Hall of Fame. He is on the Board of Advisors of Amegy Bank, Dallas Region. In 2016, Lt. Col. West was appointed by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.
He is married to Dr. Angela Graham-West, a financial adviser, and they have two daughters, Aubrey, a Board-certified Physician Assistant, and Austen, a nursing assistant. He is also the proud grandfather of a grandson, Jaxton.
Social:
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Shay Rowbottom is a digital marketing entrepreneur specializing in helping companies create organic video content to grow their social media, and attract inbound leads to increase their revenue. She has a unique approach to marketing involving a great deal of confidence work, and teaching people how to embrace who they really are on camera. Through her own journey of adversity in life, Shay recognized several other entrepreneurs struggling with the same insecurities, and so built her marketing business around addressing those things as they pertain to business growth, video creation, and marketing. She has grown a following of over 600k+ professionals on LinkedIn and holds the record for most organic video views ever on this platform from one single creator. In less than 2 years of posting on LinkedIn, she built a 7 figure business, all without running one single ad.
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Victor Calabrese is the President at deskside, a strategic IT services firm that helps clients achieve total tech success.
Victor is a proven technology executive with over 20 years experience. He's held numerous C-level roles for a variety of companies spanning different industries.
On this episode, well discuss:
✓ Can you trust your MSP?
✓ Optimizing IT to optimize your business
✓ MSP vs TSP: The deskside difference
Keys to Success:
✓ Take care of your health
✓ Never stop learning
✓ Cultivate and prune your relationships
Social:
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Tony Fleo is the CEO of Social Venture Partners Dallas, an organization of over 200 engaged professionals dedicated to helping social enterprises and philanthropists thrive. Tony holds the CFRE credential for fund development and a certificate for non-profit management. Tony has presented at national and international conferences on topics ranging from human development to systems development. He is a native of Pittsburgh, P.A. and attended Duquesne University where he received a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology.
Tony has more than 30 years of experience in assisting enterprises grow in organizational strength, funding, and staff and board development. His extensive background in psychology and systems theory, coupled with his hands-on experience leading organizations to fulfill their missions, enables him to bridge the gap between theory and practice and create transformational change in systems and organizations.
On this episode, we’ll discuss #bigBANGtx and The New Economy: Healing Our Divides
Topics:
✓ The politicizing of human issues
✓ The root cause of social ills
✓ How to begin healing our divides
Keys to Success:
✓ Focus on your circle of influence
✓ How to identify and recruit young leaders
✓ Tips to cultivate and grow young leaders
Social:
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-fleo-a191907/
Main Site:
https://www.socialventurepartners.org/dallas/
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https://www.youtube.com/user/DallasSVP
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Linked In:
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Dr. Kyle Hoedebecke is a Certified Physician Executive with 20 years of leadership experience optimizing key metrics such as quality, safety, member satisfaction, cost reduction, and access to healthcare. His innovative processes and outcomes have been recognized by key leaders across the business world. Speaking 4 languages, Kyle has mentored medical professionals in over 120 different countries. He specializes in advising startups as well as small-to-medium size businesses. Kyle serves as a Senator of the World Business Angel Investment Forum where he represents the United States. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians and has over 75 peer-reviewed publications across 5 continents in 8 languages. His expertise includes healthcare technology, leadership, and improved systemic efficiencies. Other ancillary work includes serving on the editorial boards of three peer-reviewed journals as well as teaching as an Assistant Professor. Beyond his board certification in Family Medicine, his additional studies include four master degrees in business, public administration, leadership, and telemedicine.
On this episode, we’ll discuss Dr. Kyle’s keys to personal success and his latest venture with COVIMRO, which can “Knock out any virus with zero side effects.”
Keys to Success:
✓ Sharing The Wealth
✓ Energy / Time Management
✓ Learn Always
Social:
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Bronwyn Allen is the CEO at High Profile, the highest rated staffing agency in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Irving, TX. During her tenure as president and CEO, High Profile has won numerous awards including Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, Dallas Chamber’s Employer of Excellence, DFW SMA’s Recruiting Team of the Year, and most recently was one of five companies considered for North Dallas Business of the Year.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ Creating a culture of empowerment
✓ Why you should "cherish" your network
✓ Do your habits support your growth?
Social:
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https://www.highprofilestaffing.com/
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To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com
✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership
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Chip Rosales is a Managing Partner at ROGUE Marketing Agency. ROGUE is a sales and marketing agency which creates bold, highly-memorable integrated marketing programs, that push the status quo and get noticed. For nearly 20 years, Chip has bent the rules, asking the question "why" and looking for innovative ways to get companies noticed. He's held various corporate executive roles leading digital marketing teams, uncovering emotional differentiators, and amplifying brands. In 2009, he left corporate America to start ROGUE, a strategy agency centered around his values, principles, and keen marketing insights.
On this episode, we'll discuss Chip's keys to success in life and business.
Social Links:
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https://twitter.com/chiprosales
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https://gorogue.net/
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✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership
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Dawn Freeman is the CEO at Forth Dawn, LLC whose mission is to end social justice discrimination in the world by providing relevant and effective services that emphatically advance criminal and social justice initiatives.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ Faith and integrity
✓ Why reinvention matters
✓ Knowing who’s on your boat
✓ Social justice & the impact on business
Social Links:
https://www.forthdawn.com/
https://twitter.com/dfreeman_RHI
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✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership
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Roger Wakefield is America's favorite plumber!
In 2018, Roger started in social media to promote his company, Texas Green Plumbing.
Since then, he's achieved wild success and has accumulated over 328,000 subscribers and 36 million views!
Today, Roger travels around the country speaking on Networking, Social Media, Video, SEO, Coaching, and Business. He's appeared on morning and midday shows on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and has been featured in CNN, Forbes, Medium, and Yahoo.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✔️ Trade Jobs: The Massive Opportunity
✔️ How to Succeed on Social Media
✔️ How to Skillfully Network
✔️ How to Set Yourself Apart
Social Links:
https://www.texasgreenplumbing.com/
https://www.rogerwakefield.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerwakefield/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGIMKh92vaL0_Yc0u4GYhHA
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✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership
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Craig Carter is the CEO at Jack Mason Brand, a Texas-born watch company, bringing independence, approachability and legacy back to the watch industry. Jack Mason is reviving the art of traditional watch design by creating beautiful, collectible watches that demonstrate the look, quality and feel of a luxury watch, but at an attainable price point.
On this episode we'll discuss:
✔️ Culture: People / Passion / Product
✔️ Secrets to execution & achieving results that matter
✔️ Being nimble amid uncertainty & challenges
Social Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-carter-778ba019/
https://jackmasonbrand.com/https://www.instagram.com/jackmasonbrand/
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To work with me, send an e-mail to: Julian@JulianPlacino.com ✓ Keynote Speaking: Personal Branding, Networking, Leadership ✓ Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships ✓ Personal Branding Consulting
Philip J. Romano is an investor, entrepreneur, artist and nationally-renowned restaurateur. Involved in the restaurant business for over fifty years, he has created over twenty-five concepts with six of them national concepts: Fuddruckers, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Spageddies, Cozymel’s, Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ and eatZi’s Market & Bakery. Romano currently owns and operates eatZi’s Market & Bakery, Nick & Sam’s Steak & Fish House, Nick & Sam’s Grill and Coal Vines Pizza.
Romano wrote his first book entitled Food for Thought in 2005 that made the CEO Best Sellers List. His latest book, The MAD Entrepreneur, was released in March 2019 and shares his secrets to success, how he took ideas and turned them into nationally-recognized businesses, and insights into how he’s making a difference in business and in life.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ The importance of having a “Value System”
✓“Phasing Out” of business and his future vision
✓The new “Art Park” in Trinity Groves
Social Links: https://philipjromano.com/product/the-mad-entrepreneur/
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Lawrence King is the CEO at Headstorm, a high-powered technology consultancy dedicated to building innovative technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing startups, and everything in between. Lawrence is a technologist at heart and since learning his first programing language, has had a genuine admiration for software developers. He started Headstorm to provide a way for developers to do their best work and be properly rewarded by empowering them in their professional growth. Today, consultants are Headstorm’s most valuable asset - each team member stays ahead of the curve with intense training, knowledge-sharing practices, and an environment that promotes technical growth, teamwork, and a strong understanding of business ecosystems.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ The Inside out growth mindset
✓ Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
✓ "Those that matter don't mind, and those that mind don't matter."
Social Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawking/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/headstorm/
https://headstorm.com/
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Donald Glacy is a Chair at Vistage Worldwide, the world’s leading executive coaching organization. From starting his first company at 16 years old and selling it 3 years later, to creating the world's first 24/7 integrated marketing execution center, and working with celebrity personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Hulk Hogan, Manny Pacquiao and Mario Lopez, Don is truly a gifted entrepreneur.
Today, his focus is developing leaders through Vistage Worldwide. In a study by Dunn & Bradstreet, Vistage member companies grew 2.2 times faster than average small and midsize U.S. businesses no matter the economic conditions. Through a combination of peer advisory, executive coaching, training, and enrichment opportunities, Vistage creates better and more insightful leaders.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ "Culture isn't the #1 thing, it's the ONLY thing." - Jim Sinegal, Founder of Costco
✓ The value of mentorship, discipline, and encouragement
✓ Finding Alignment: Does your "WHY" connect with what you do?
Social Links:
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Benjamin A. Hubbard is the CEO of Nexus PMG, a leading low-carbon infrastructure advisory, project development, and investment organization dedicated to reducing carbon intensity and enhancing resource efficiency. Mr. Hubbard cut his teeth managing domestic and international high-profile infrastructure projects, acting in various roles for a global Engineering & Construction firm. After co-founding Nexus PMG in 2013, Mr. Hubbard developed deep knowledge of investment underwriting, empowering the firm to bridge the gap between project development and project finance. His powerful ability to translate strategic organizational goals into clear operational plans has led to measurable results for the growing firm. Mr. Hubbard maintains a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts. He also serves as an investment committee member of Nexus Dev, a development capital provider to renewable and circular economy assets.
On this episode, we'll discuss Ben's keys to personal and professional success:
✓ How to live a balanced life
✓ Empathy-driven leadership✓ The relentless pursuit of education
Social Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benhubb/
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Christopher R. Manske, CFP® is owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the book, The Prepared Investor. Manske owns one of the larger investment firms in Houston, managing almost half a billion dollars for individuals and institutions all over the world. Over his twenty-year investing career, he spent two of them as the Lead Financial Advisor to the University of Texas Employee Assistance Provider where he served a public and private population of over 100,000 people. Manske spent over a decade with Merrill Lynch where he was often recognized in the top fraction of 1% of investment professionals. He was selected to help train thousands of financial advisors across the country and he still offers his expertise in podcasts, radio shows, and various other media on a regular basis. Manske graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the Army before attending Rice University to get the Certified Financial Planner designation. He and his team have been praised, published, or quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Financial Advisor Magazine, and many more.
On this episode, we'll discuss inflation, stimulus, the national debt, artificial intelligence, and how this affects you, the individual investor.
Social Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/crmanske/
https://www.facebook.com/chris.manske.102https://manskewealth.com/book/
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Calvin Carter, Bottle Rocket’s founder and CEO, believes that exceptionally innovative technology redefines our lives. For the last thirteen years, Calvin has pushed Bottle Rocket to become a renowned experience consultancy that connects future-focused brands and their customers through sophisticated yet simple experiences. Now with approximately 250 Rocketeers and 500 award-winning, preeminent experiences designed and built to date, Bottle Rocket continues to transform how brands compete and win in the marketplace.
On this episode, we'll discuss Calvin's keys to success.
- Know your purpose
- Follow your values- Never give up
Social Channels:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvincarter/
https://www.facebook.com/bottlerocketstudios/
https://twitter.com/_BottleRocket?lang=en
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Tony's Social:
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https://www.tonydaussat.com/
Liftoff by Bottle Rocket:
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Bottle Rocket's Social:
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Tony Daussat is a Lead Experience Design Strategist and Co-Host of the Liftoff podcast by Bottle Rocket.
Over a decade ago, Tony Daussat traded his acting career in New York City—for whiteboards and Sticky Notes in Texas. Now, as a Lead Experience Strategist at Bottle Rocket Studios, Tony helps craft and guide the product vision and experience for some of the world's most distinguished brands. He is also the co-host of the podcast, 'Liftoff by Bottle Rocket' boasting listeners in over 150 countries. Tony is a celebrated speaker, guest college instructor and design mentor.
On this episode, we'll discuss how to design your personal brand to win trust, grow your business, and advance your career.
Tony's Social:
https://www.instagram.com/tony.ux/?hl=en
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonydaussat/
https://www.tonydaussat.com/
Liftoff by Bottle Rocket:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-by-bottle-rocket/id1447442459
Bottle Rocket's Social:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/bottle-rocket/https://www.bottlerocketstudios.com/ Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Scott Simson, CEO of Video Marketing World, the leading video marketing conference for business owners, marketers, and video creators.
As a YouTube creator, Scott has amassed a following of nearly 400,000 and his viral style of videos have generated over 120 million views. Scott has helped his clients generate hundreds of millions of views and millions of dollars in revenue.
He's consulted with brands including Amazon, HEB, and Mattel, Inc., and has been featured in CBS Money Watch, San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Daily News and the Boston Globe.
On this episode, we'll discuss thetop video marketing strategies for 2021!
Scott's Social:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/videomarketingworldhq
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsimson/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imscottsimson/?hl=en Pathways to Success is brought to you by: Codeup: https://codeup.com/ CityCentral: https://citycentral.com/ (Promo Code "Pathways" for 50% off first 3 months) DeadSoxy: https://deadsoxy.com/?ref=pathways (Promo Code "Pathways" for 30% off)
Brandyn Alejos is the General Managing Partner at Precision Fitness in Dallas, TX. Brandyn has achieved excellence in bodybuilding, nutrition, business, standup comedy, and music. However, he's struggled with addiction and self-sabotage throughout his career. Only through discovering his "WHY" did he find his Pathway to Success.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ Finding Your Why: The Ultimate Fuel for Success
✓ Hitting rock bottom to overcome addiction
✓ Setting Boundaries: Don't be afraid to cut people off
Brandyn's Social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandyn_alejos/?hl=en
Precision Fitness Social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfitnesstx/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfitness1
Website: https://precisionfitnesstx.com/
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Wilene Dunn is the CEO at WCD Speakers, a Global Speaker Agency representing keynote speakers, thought leaders, industry experts, and entertainers worldwide. For over 25 years, WCD has helped thousands of talented and unique speakers deliver their message to global audiences.
On this episode, we'll discuss how to craft your message, build an audience, and get your first paid speech!
Wilene's Social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilenedunn/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WileneCDunn
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WCD Speakers Social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcdspeakers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVwe9E_owomiUf3fCGWknZg
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Website: https://wcdenterprises.com/
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Matt Cenca is a Capital Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, and a 2021 Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee. At 24 years old, he created his first million-dollar business which ranked on INC Magazine's Top 250 Fastest Growing Companies in Texas (2020).
On this episode, we'll discuss his secrets to personal finance, building wealth, and entrepreneurship.
Matt's Social:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcenca/?hl=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcenca/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattCenca
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Amy Czuchlewski, is the EVP of Technology at Bottle Rocket, a leading mobile development studio that's built over 450 solutions for world class brands including Chick-Fil-A, Southwest Airlines, and Mary Kay.
On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ How to Succeed as a Woman in Technology
✓ Diversity & Inclusion: Empowering Women of Color
✓ Leadership: How to Engineer High Performing Teams
✓ Q&A: Amy's Best Career Advice
Amy's Social Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-czuchlewski-she-her-5711401/
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Jake Thompson is a keynote speaker and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, a brand he started in 2011 by first selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. He is the author of, Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Work and Life Jake works with organizations and individuals around the country, teaching how they can develop accountability, mental resilience, and leadership skills in order to achieve more in their careers and in their life. On this episode, we'll discuss how you can leverage focus, mindset, and accountability to achieve your goals. Jake's Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompson4/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jakeathompsonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JakeThompsonSpeaks/
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Jason Straughan is the CEO of Codeup, a career accelerator that uses an immersive approach to training software development to students with little to no prior programming experience.
Jason is the former CEO of Grok Interactive and continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Tech Bloc, is an active member in Vistage, a former board member of LaunchSA, a long-time member of Geekdom, TechStars Mentor, and a founding member of the San Antonio Web Developers Meetup.
He has invested in a few local startups including MassVenture and PCSgrades, helped found a few companies including Codeup and Grok Interactive, and enjoys watching Star Wars movies with his kid.
On this episode, we discuss:
✓ Beating Imposter Syndrome ✓ Steps to Overcome Limiting Beliefs ✓ How to Avoid Self-Sabotage ✓ Agile Process for Entrepreneurs Jason's Social: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdstraughan/ Website: https://www.jdstraughan.com/ Codeup's Social: Website: https://codeup.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/codeup/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoCodeup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gocodeup/?hl=en Follow Me on Social Media:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianplacino/
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Jason Simmons is the Founder of DeadSoxy, a Dallas-based lifestyle brand that makes premium socks designed for the hustle. In the last 6 years, DeadSoxy has sold over 800,000 pairs of socks and been featured in GQ, Esquire, Men’s Health, Inc., and Forbes. DeadSoxy has been named a top-5 startup in DFW for 3 consecutive years and the #1 Startup in DFW in 2019. On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ How to Develop an Unshakable Belief in Yourself
✓ What Farm Life Teaches You About Achieving Success
✓ How to Create a Compelling Investor Pitch ✓ Create Yourself: Reverse Engineering the Person You Want to Be Jason's Social:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsimmons/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasondsimmons
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DeadSoxy's Social:
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Zondra Evans is the Founder of Zondra TV Network. On this episode, we'll discuss:
✓ How to Maximize Your Digital Footprint
✓ Why "Old Media" is NEW again
✓ Why Streaming Matters✓ Powerful Collaboration Strategies Full BIO: Zondra Evans is the Executive Producer of the Communications Award-Winning TV Network which is a global multi-media platform. Zondra TV Network touts itself as an affordable global marketing and advertising company that leverages TV streaming platforms such as ROKU, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and BCTV with a potential reach of more than 200 million viewers and users. Zondra TV prides itself on creating a TV platform to showcase small business locally, nationally and globally. Zondra TV Network is the first to develop a TV / Media Incubator where you learn how to pivot and become a TV Show Producer.
Zondra's Social Media
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zondra-evans-9012787/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachzondra.evans
Website: https://zondratv.com/
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Baylor Barbee is the Author of Opportunity Engineer. On this episode, we'll discuss how to identify, engineer, and monetize opportunities. Full BIO: Baylor Barbee is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, triathlete, and host of the mental health podcast, “Shark Theory”. Known for his engaging style and ability to shift audiences’ perspective to find opportunities in their lives, Baylor’s message has been trusted by several Fortune 500 companies, universities, and large-scale nonprofit organizations in the world. A former division football player for Baylor University, Baylor was selected as one of the Top 100 Keynote Speakers by Databird Research Journal and was named by the Dallas Convention and Visitors’ Bureau as one of the top 12 most influential African-Americans in Dallas, TX.
**Baylor’s Social Media**
Website: https://www.baylorbarbee.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baylorbarbee/
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Cheri Garcia is the founder of Cornbread Hustle. On this episode, we'll discuss sobriety, mental health, and how Cheri transformed Cornbread Hustle into the leader in Second Chance hiring.
Full BIO: Cheri Garcia is the Founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency for second chances. Cheri is passionate about helping people with criminal backgrounds and individuals in recovery find transformation through employment or entrepreneurship.
As someone who has re-invented her own life, Cheri wanted to create a company to help others do the same. Before starting Cornbread Hustle, Cheri found her first transformation and recovery through inventing a tanning bed and starting a career in the TV news industry.
She later found recovery a second time, but through faith and a sober lifestyle. With a strong background in marketing and PR, Cheri uses the skills she acquired to help individuals getting out of prison rebrand themselves to become the person they want to be and get noticed by the people they want to meet.
Social media links:
Twitter and IG: @Luminous_cheri
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherigarcia/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheri.c.garcia
Larry North is the Owner of Larry North Fitness. On this episode, we’ll discuss how he built one of the most iconic brands in fitness. Larry North was born in New York and raised in Dallas, Texas. In 1981 he started his first business at the age of 20. His media career started shortly after that by arriving on talk radio where he performed for over 25 years. Shortly after that his best-selling infomercial became one of the most popular weight loss infomercials ever. Three books, a chain of health clubs, and thousands of TV appearances and live presentations here and abroad have turned Larry North into a household name in fitness, weight loss, and health. He continues to spread his motivational messages and wisdom to dozens of Fortune 500 companies and just about anyone who will listen. He can make you laugh, touch your heart, and more importantly connect with you in a way that makes you want to change your body and life!!! Connect with Larry https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-north-3b0000a/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/larrynorthfitness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larrynorthgym/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLarryNorth https://www.facebook.com/LNFPrestonCenter
Jay Barnett is a former Pro Athlete turned Mental Health Expert, Speaker, and Bestselling Author.
On this episode, we’ll discuss:
✅ How to bounce back from depression and conquer anxiety
✅ Mental health strategies that prime you for success
✅ The mindset, habits, and behaviors that led Jay to the NFL
Connect with Jay:
https://www.jay-barnett.com/
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#PathwaysToSuccess #JayBarnett #MentalHealth
Trevor Houston is the Host of the Who Ya Know - Job Networking Show. Ever wonder why whatever he touches seems to succeed? On this episode, we discuss:
✅ Trevor's habits, mindset, and behaviors that prime him for success
✅ Going from broken to the best version of yourself
✅ Trevor's keys to succeeding in business and life
✅ Social Media Strategies for 2021
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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhouston/
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WhoYaKnow
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/trevorhouston77/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TmhoustonNYL
#PathwaysToSuccess #WhoYaKnow #Success #Leadership #Podcast
As Chief Marketing Officer, Susan Vitale is responsible for the iCIMS brand and driving company growth. Vitale joined iCIMS in 2005 and has helped build iCIMS to become the world’s leading talent cloud company that empowers organizations to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent.
Actively involved in the HR technology community, Vitale regularly speaks on talent best practices and technology trends. She built her career at iCIMS and is a member of several mentorship groups that provide career advice to young professionals, as well as communities of women leaders. Vitale has twice been recognized as a Stevie Award winner for Women in Business, was included on the Marketing Hall of Femme, and is one NJBIZ’s Best 50 Women in Business. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Lehigh University.
On this episode, we discuss the iCIMS brand refresh journey.
Topics:
- Branding vs Marketing vs PR
- How to discover your brand identity
- Keys to refreshing your brand
- Empathy and continuous innovation
To learn more about iCIMS and iCIMS' Talent Cloud, a unified, AI-powered platform that empowers employers to attract, engage, hire, and advance the right talent that builds a diverse, winning workforce, visit www.icims.com
Connect with Susan:
Linkedin | Twitter
Tracy Timm is a career strategist and human capital advisor. Her program, The Nth Degree® Academy, helps high-potential professionals discover their career “sweet spot” through a mix of self-discovery, tactical training, and some much-needed tough love. Tracy has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale, a severely bruised ego from working on Wall Street, and has logged one trip around the entire globe. She believes that our unique purpose in life can be realized through our careers, and wants to help people come alive at work once again.
Tracy is the Author of the newly released book, Unstoppable: Discover Your True Value, Define Your Genius Zone, and Drive Your Dream Career.
Connect with Tracy:
Linkedin | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Book
Victor Calabrese is the COO at Synetek Solutions, a managed IT solutions company. Earning his first C-Level role at 27 years old, he's possibly the most talent operations executive I've met. Victor has the uncanny ability to take the seed of a business idea, design a plan of action, and turn it into a thriving enterprise.
Victor and I met late 2018 at the Landmark Forum, a leadership development program. Within minutes of talking, I knew I had to get to know him better. He's a wealth of knowledge on various topics ranging from business to spirituality.
On this episode, we discuss:
- How failure leads to success
- Don't procrastinate and fail fast!
- Failure = Course Correction
- Conquering limiting beliefs
- Are you a Visionary or Integrator?
- Why it's ok to be #2
- How to access your true potential
Things we mentioned:
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Victor's wife's business that offers Luxury Customizable Sleepover Events
https://www.prettyteepees.com/ -
Connected Mind
https://connectedmind.me/
Christian Lehingher, the CEO of Connected Mind, was previously on the podcast.
You can checkout our episode here: http://bit.ly/ChristianLehinger
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The Entrepreneurial Operating System
https://www.eosworldwide.com/ -
Predictable Success by Les McKeown
https://amzn.to/3299Mr3
Connect with Victor:
Linkedin | Website
Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after Human Behavior experts and Strategic Advisors in the world. Her deep “in the trenches” experience leading organizations in identifying “Why” a company exists and measuring it against “how” it and their people show up in the world is changing the way we "onboard" back to business, in 2020. For nearly 30 years she has successfully led companies through some of the most challenging succession planning, M&A, and crisis/change management work.
Amilya has been changing the game in the “relationship” between technology, business and people. She has successfully collaborated with some of the most high-profile clients in music, sports & entertainment, as well as served both entrepreneurial and fortune 500 clients. Genius Key is a system that aligns people's purpose + workflow together in training modules built for today's diverse and global workforce. Amilya is committed to providing leaders with the ability to understand and amplify their people so all companies can have what they need to better serve the individuals that make up a company, customers and communities they "all serve" for greater impact for all.
She has been featured in books, newspapers, and magazines People Magazine, Time, Forbes, Inc., Smart Money, and Entrepreneur. Amilya has also been named in “The 55 people you must meet” by Jack Canfield and has appeared as a regular business and behavior expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Steve Harvey Show and has been a contributor on News networks like Fox News & CNBC.
Take the Genius Key Today!
https://geniuskey.com/
Connect with Amilya:
Website | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Christopher R. Manske, CFP® is owner and operator of Manske Wealth Management and the Author of the upcoming book, The Prepared Investor Manske owns one of the larger investment firms in Houston, managing almost half a billion dollars for individuals and institutions all over the world. Over his twenty-year investing career, he spent two of them as the Lead Financial Advisor to the University of Texas Employee Assistance Provider where he served a public and private population of over 100,000 people. Manske spent over a decade with Merrill Lynch where he was often recognized in the top fraction of 1% of investment professionals. He was selected to help train thousands of financial advisors across the country and he still offers his expertise in podcasts, radio shows, and various other media on a regular basis. Manske graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the Army before attending Rice University to get the Certified Financial Planner designation. Today, he leads a disciplined and well-credentialed team providing sophisticated wealth management and individualized investment advice. He and his team have been praised, published, or quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Financial Advisor Magazine, and many more. For more information, visit www.manskewealth.com
On this episode, we discuss:
- How to prepare financially for crisis
- Investing strategies that work for everyone
- Chris's keys to success in life and business
Connect with Chris:
Linkedin | Twitter | Website | Book
Matt Cenca is a 28 year old self-made millionaire.
He is the Founder and CEO of BuyBackHub, a mobile device wholesale company, featured as #95 in INC Magazines 2020 list of Top 250 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies in Texas.
On episode, we discuss:
- Matt's personal journey of success
- Matt's secrets to personal finance
- Why he doesn't read books
- Why he eats only once a day
- Why he started a business vs getting a job
Connect with Matt:
Website | Instagram | Facebook
Steve Lucas is the Chief Executive Officer at iCIMS.
He brings nearly 25 years of extensive leadership experience in enterprise software to iCIMS, along with a proven track record of driving global expansion and innovation. Steve has held senior executive roles at global enterprise software organizations including Adobe, Marketo, SAP, Salesforce.com, and BusinessObjects. During Steve’s tenure as CEO of Marketo, he led a multi-year product expansion and growth strategy resulting in the acquisition of the company by Adobe in 2018, making it the largest acquisition in Adobe's history.
Steve holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Colorado, is a published author and serves on multiple philanthropic and education boards.
On this episode, we discuss:
- The NEW future of work and what that means for business leaders
- What businesses should do now to thrive in today's talent market
- Steve's best advice on success in life and business
- Keys to dealing with fear and adversity
- How to get unstuck in your career if you feel lost
- Using START, STOP, and CONTINUE to promote personal and business growth
- Why business is PERSONAL and all about people
Connect with Steve:
Linkedin | Twitter | iCIMS
On this episode, Susan and I discuss how to increase employee engagement through meaningful alignment.
Susan Steinbrecher, an internationally acclaimed executive coach, speaker and author, is president and CEO of Steinbrecher And Associates, Inc. a management consulting firm that provides professional development services in the areas of executive coaching, group facilitation, and leadership training.
Susan is the co-author of Heart-Centered Leadership: Lead Well Live Well, and Roadmap to Success. She is also the author of Amazon best-seller, KENSHO: A Modern Awakening, Instigating Change in an Era of Global Renewal. Her newest book released in Spring of 2019 is, Meaningful Alignment: Mastering Emotionally Intelligent Interactions at Work and in Life, co-written with Robert Schaefer Ph.D.
Connect with Susan:
Linkedin | Website | Book
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Becky Halstead, a retired Brigadier General, founded her own leader consultancy company, STEADFAST Leadership, following 27 years of service in the U.S. Army and one year as the Executive Director for Leader Development with Praevius Group, Inc. Becky specializes in inspirational and motivational speaking, developing leader training programs, leader coaching and mentoring. Becky has provided hundreds of keynote speeches and leadership training to the corporate and academic sectors at both national and international engagements.
Additional Accomplishments:
- Honored to be selected to attend West Point in 1977 – entering with the second class of women, and being the first kid from her hometown to graduate from West Point.
- The first female graduate of West Point to be promoted to General Officer in 2004.
- Served and commanded in combat as the first female Commanding General at the strategic level of leadership in Iraq – leading 20,000 Soldiers and 5,000 civilians from 2005 to 2006 – a first for our Army and our Nation.
- In 2007 received the National Women’s History Project award for “Generations of Women Moving History Forward”.
On this episode, we discuss the 5 Leadership Truths.
Contact:
Website | Book
Josh is an overcomer. He was a Blacksmith/Farrier for 7 years until he got kicked in the face and had to switch careers. He self-taught himself to code and landed a software developer job making $70K with no degree. Josh has had over a dozen side hustles and believes everyone should have their own side hustle.
Check out Josh's FREE download: 9 simple tips to improve your focus and willpower ==> https://www.joshkemp.net/julian
On this episode, Josh and I discuss the steps to build a profitable side hustle.
- Find an opportunity
- Don't take too much risk
- Will it work? (validation)
- Marketing
- Take action
CONTACT:
Linkedin = http://linkedin.com/in/josh-kemp-a8982b50
Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/therealjoshkemp/
Website = https://www.joshkemp.net/
Mark Victor Hansen widely known as an inspirational and motivation speaker, trainer, author, serial entrepreneur. Perhaps best known as the founder and co-creator of the, “Chicken Soup for the Soul” Book series, which has sold more than 500 Million copies.
Crystal Dwyer Hansen is one of the leading success and wellness coaches in the country. She is the author of Skinny Life - The Secret to Being Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit.
Together, Mark and Crystal have teamed up to co-author their NEW book, Ask! The Bridge from your Dreams to your Destiny: A self-help journey about learning the art and science of asking questions and how it can completely transform your life.
Checkout their new book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Uhhds4
Contact:
Mark Victor Hansen
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Crystal Dwyer Hansen
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Christian is a patented inventor, and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience starting, building, and selling healthcare and IT companies that make an impact on people's lives. In his last company he and his team architected, and launched a system for quickly, and accurately assessing mental health conditions in the clinical setting. As of the end of 2015 the system had identified over 2,000 people with suicidal intent, and well over 100,000 people with mental health disorders. He is currently launching a tool called Connected Mind to save 10,000 people's lives, and identify 10,000,000 people suffering from mental health conditions. In his personal time Christian teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and works with disabled combat veterans.
On this episode, we discuss:
- Keys to Success: Be, Do, Have
- Using stillness to gain self-awareness
- How to get your life aligned so that EVERYTHING works
- SODA (Simplify, Optimize, Delegate, Automate)
- MORE Principle (Measure, Observe, Repeat, Evolve)
Contact
Linkedin | Website
Yesterday was World Cancer Day. Join me for part 2 of my conversation with Tom Hulsey.
On this episode we discuss:
- Why men don't like to discuss health issues
- Symptoms of cancer
- Genetics vs Lifestyle
- The test you need to detect prostate cancer
Tom is an 11-time IRONMAN finisher and 6-time Mountainman Winter Triathlon finisher.
On his birthday in 2015, Tom heard these dreaded words from his doctor, “you have cancer.” The diagnosis sent him into a tailspin. Having lost his best friend to prostate cancer the year before, he was ready to quit, to not even try to fight the disease. Why is that important? At that time, Tom had completed nine IRONMANs. He is not a quitter, yet this bad news overwhelmed him.
What changed? Loved ones and friends gave Tom ways and reasons to live. One reason was to be around to walk his daughter down the aisle. The first step in his battle was to hold on to his winning mindset, to decide to live and inspire others no matter what their life challenges. After his cancer surgery, he set goals; these included 2 IRONMANs, one of which was the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The IRONMAN is a 2.4. mile swim, followed by a 112 bike, followed by a 26.2 marathon – all in one day.
After completing his cancer recovery goals, Tom dedicated his life to helping others through philanthropy. He is a Board Member for Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Board Member for ZERO Cancer, Peer Reviewer & Mentor for the DoD’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), and Patient & Caregiver Board Member at Cancer University. Tom use to volunteer at the Baylor Scott & White Cancer Health & Wellness Center; leading fitness classes for cancer patients (“beacon of hope”).
Tom was the recipient of the 2019 Lauren Beam Philanthropy Award at the New York University School of Professional Studies and the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport for his “dedication and contributions toward philanthropic efforts that resulted in significant, positive effects on the world of sports and beyond.”
Tom recently authored The Winning Mindset that Saved My Life. It is a great story and inspirational book. Tom applies the skills and attitudes required to compete in an IRONMAN to life’s struggles. He tells a great story of going from a self-absorbed athlete absorbed and almost arrogant about his health, to a man devoted to helping and inspiring others. Best of all; 100% of the net proceeds are being donated to cancer research. The book is rated 5 out of 5 Stars on Amazon.
Tom lives in Dallas with his wife Lauren. They have 2 married children and 3 grandchildren.
Connect with Tom:
Book | Website | Linkedin
My interview with Teladoc Founder and 12x Serial Entrepreneur, Michael Gorton. Needless to say, I was blown away by our conversation!
On this episode, we discuss:
- How to know if you’re an entrepreneur
- Lessons from building 12 companies
- “The early bird gets the worm but the second mouse gets the cheese.”
- Pricing and valuing your business
- How to succeed as an entrepreneur
- How Michael defines a life well lived
- Is work life balance a myth?
- Michael’s daily routine for success
- How to increase self-awareness
- Ultimate keys to success in life and business
About Michael:
Michael Gorton is a 12-time Serial Entrepreneur and bestselling author with 35 years of experience building both public and private companies in the telecom, music, energy, healthcare, book publishing, aerospace and water remediation industries. Throughout his executive career, Michael has founded and led industry-changing companies, including Internet Global, Teladoc, Palo Duro Records, Principal Solar, Water Environmental Technology and Back To Space. Book Genius named his current book: Broken Handoff the #1 M&A Business book of 2019.
As CEO, Chairman, and Founder of Teladoc, Gorton created and led the healthcare services company that would go on to be named by MIT as one of the Top 50 Smartest Companies in the World in 2015. Teladoc is now the world’s leading telemedicine company with a $5 billion NYSE market cap. Following Teladoc, Gorton was the founding CEO of Principal Solar, a public company he led to become one of the thought leaders in the solar industry worldwide, that delivered nearly 400 megawatts of sustainable electricity, enough to run approximately 70,000 American homes. With Internet Global, he led the company from concept to the #1 ranked Internet provider in North Texas and the construction of the world’s first DSL network and one of the first national VOIP networks.
Gorton is currently a founding CEO of Back To Space, LLC (B2S), a for-profit company with not-for-profit benefits. B2S has four Apollo era astronauts on the team, including Buzz Aldrin, Walt Cunningham, Charlie Duke and Alfred Worden. The Company delivers a weekly Space News Flash, and is developing a TV show that has enlisted renown executive producers: Christopher Cowen (Apollo 13, The Decade Series, and Magnificent Desolation), and former Chairman of the Television Academy Hayma Washington (The Amazing Race, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and Naked Science).
Michael’s startups have created more than $6 billion in wealth. Michael holds a JD in Law from Texas A&M University School of Law, a BS in Engineering from Texas Tech University, and an MS in Physics from The University of Texas at Dallas. He has established his status as a Thought Leader and best-selling author through numerous awards, more than 20 white papers, 100+ articles, five novels and one business book on M&A transactions. His historic fiction novel Forefathers and Founding Fathers became an Amazon #1 best seller. Michael has run eighteen marathons, is working on his 3rd degree black belt in karate and has completed a 4,800-mile bicycle adventure across the US. He and his family have a goal of climbing the highest point of elevation in all 50 states. They have completed 41.
Michael's Books:
Broken Handoff: Saving Your Assets
https://amzn.to/2TOltzx
Forefathers and Founding Fathers
https://amzn.to/37lDJEr
YouTube: Back to Space
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHZ63YtVtdQDqLxKyTDmtmw
Contact:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gorton-9a3b2a14/
Tom is an 11-time IRONMAN finisher and 6-time Mountainman Winter Triathlon finisher.
On his birthday in 2015, Tom heard these dreaded words from his doctor, “you have cancer.” The diagnosis sent him into a tailspin. Having lost his best friend to prostate cancer the year before, he was ready to quit, to not even try to fight the disease. Why is that important? At that time, Tom had completed nine IRONMANs. He is not a quitter, yet this bad news overwhelmed him.
What changed? Loved ones and friends gave Tom ways and reasons to live. One reason was to be around to walk his daughter down the aisle. The first step in his battle was to hold on to his winning mindset, to decide to live and inspire others no matter what their life challenges. After his cancer surgery, he set goals; these included 2 IRONMANs, one of which was the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. The IRONMAN is a 2.4. mile swim, followed by a 112 bike, followed by a 26.2 marathon – all in one day.
After completing his cancer recovery goals, Tom dedicated his life to helping others through philanthropy. He is a Board Member for Mary Crowley Cancer Research, Board Member for ZERO Cancer, Peer Reviewer & Mentor for the DoD’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), and Patient & Caregiver Board Member at Cancer University. Tom use to volunteer at the Baylor Scott & White Cancer Health & Wellness Center; leading fitness classes for cancer patients (“beacon of hope”).
Tom was the recipient of the 2019 Lauren Beam Philanthropy Award at the New York University School of Professional Studies and the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport for his “dedication and contributions toward philanthropic efforts that resulted in significant, positive effects on the world of sports and beyond.”
Tom recently authored The Winning Mindset that Saved My Life. It is a great story and inspirational book. Tom applies the skills and attitudes required to compete in an IRONMAN to life’s struggles. He tells a great story of going from a self-absorbed athlete absorbed and almost arrogant about his health, to a man devoted to helping and inspiring others. Best of all; 100% of the net proceeds are being donated to cancer research. The book is rated 5 out of 5 Stars on Amazon.
Tom lives in Dallas with his wife Lauren. They have 2 married children and 3 grandchildren.
Connect with Tom:
Book | Website | Linkedin
Peter Hart is the Co-founder and CEO of Austin Fraser, a technology staffing firm based in the UK, Germany, and the United States. On this episode, we discuss his keys to success in growing Austin Fraser to a $100 million dollar business.
Topics Include:
- Doing work you love and having fun
- Overcoming fear and embracing uncertainty
- Maintaining culture while growing
- Hiring: characteristics that predict success
- Implementing continuous improvement
- The importance of values (and how to discover them)
Connect with Peter:
Linkedin | Website
On this episode, Kristi and I discuss her entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned, and keys to success in business and life.
Kristi Berryhill is a Real Estate Professional with 10+ years of experience in apartment locating and residential housing. She’s helped over 30,000 clients find their home(s) in Texas and Colorado and mentored many aspiring realtors to be successful in their careers. Currently, she has a team that personalizes the real estate journey for each client and plans to scale her company to other domestic and international markets.
Having a passion for helping the real estate industry evolve, Kristi founded Lux Locators, an apartment locating company, which removes the stress and hassle in finding an apartment by personalizing and humanizing the journey. Kristi is truly an advocate for her clients. Whether they are buying, selling, or renting, she works tirelessly to promote their best interests. Her company provides state-of-the-art technology and team collaboration to assist her clients to be well-informed tenants or buyers.
Connect with Kristi:
Linkedin | Website | Facebook
Tom Vincent is the Founder and Director of Education at Texas Coffee School in Dallas, Texas.
Tom has been in specialty coffee since 2006 when a chance encounter with a couple of coffee professionals on an elevator led him to set sail on a two-year apprenticeship with a prominent East Coast coffee roasting company.
With the help of some of the most knowledgeable and influential people in the coffee industry, Tom evolved from a student barista to a teaching assistant and he eventually learned the business of coffee from the inside out.
After some major life changing events from “the great recession,” Tom found himself without work in his full-time career as an advertising agency creative director. After an unyielding seven month struggle, through another chance encounter, Tom was presented with the opportunity to put his background in coffee to work in the form of a consultancy. This encounter became the genesis of Texas Coffee School.
Over the last decade, through his industry leading Coffeepreneur® course curriculum and success-proven teaching methodology, Tom and his team have created the most complete, approachable, and respected course for starting a coffee shop business.
Today, Tom and the team at Texas Coffee School have proudly helped hundreds and hundreds of normal everyday people open their own successful independent specialty coffee businesses all over the world.
Topics:
• The entrepreneurial genesis story of Tom Vincent
• The approach (personal and professional) to starting a retail coffee business - most people do it in the wrong order and/or for the wrong reasons.
• You don’t need tons of money to start a business
- Conventional wisdom, vs unconventional wisdom
- Good. Cheap. Fast. – Pick two, build plan accordingly
- Do what the Marines do
• Entrepreneurship requires reprogramming your brain – The life transition in disconnecting from the rat race - the best advice I was ever given.
Texas Coffee School’s 3-Day Coffeepreneur® Class for Starting and Growing a Coffee Business - https://texascoffeeschool.com/coffee-classes/3-day-coffee-business-class/
Contact:
Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Linkedin
Mai Lyn Ngo is a Dallas-based food & fitness influencer with a motto all of us can live by: “I workout to eat.” She founded Deep Fried Fit in order to share her unconditional love of food and fitness, while promoting a balanced lifestyle of green juice and fried chicken.
She is also the founder of Fitness Ambassadors, an influencer, marketing and events company that brings local fitness enthusiasts together through fun fitness activations all over the metroplex. She hopes to inspire Dallasites to step out of their comfort zones and try new things, whether it be a trendy restaurant or hot fitness craze.
Mai Lyn has also been featured as an "influencer to follow" in several leading publications in Dallas; including Modern Luxury, CW33, D Magazine and GuideLive.
Contact:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
David Garcia is the CEO & Founder of Boomerang Strategies, a Full Service Marketing Agency that believes, "the more you throw out, the more you get back."
What I thought was interesting about David's story was how he starting a marketing agency in the first place. Before Boomerang Strategies, he was in the moving business. He learned marketing skills to promote that business and eventually grew it exponentially. David learned that the strategies in marketing he used to grow the moving business could be applied to other businesses. Today, he has a flourishing agency and helps grow other businesses using out of the box marketing strategies, or what he calls, The Boomerang Marketing Effect!
On this episode, David and I discuss the importance of networking, serving others first, and his keys to success in business and in life.
Contact:
Website | LinkedIn
Dr. Daren Martin is the CEO & Founder of the Global Company Culture Association, the author of multiple business books including the bestselling A Company of Owners: Maximizing Employee Engagement. Dr. Martin’s thought leadership and change strategies in transforming companies earned him the title The Culture Architect.
Combining humor, thought provoking content, and a dynamic and engaging presentation style, his transformational speaking has inspired audiences to action all over the world.
Dr. Martin ran his own business for 20 years and for the last 11 years has consulted for Fortune 200 companies, organizations, and small business owners from a wide range of industries.
He has been in over 40 countries.You can hear his business musings on his podcast Company Culture With Daren Martin.
On this episode, we discuss:
- Building Company Culture
- Driving Employee Engagement
- Zombies at work
- The Global Culture Association
Contact:
Daren's LinkedIn | Association LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website
Hirbod Bigvand is a young CEO who translates vision into reality. He came to the United States at 16 years old, couldn't speak English, and only had 300 dollars in his pocket. Fast forward to present day, he runs a fast-growing software startup, Surfboard, and recently graduated from UTD with a B.S in finance.
Hirbod is one of the most inspirational entrepreneurs I've met in a long time and truly believe he has the potential to change the world.
On this episode, we discuss:
- Hirbod's keys to success in entrepreneurship
- Taking risks and chasing your dreams
- The life of immigrants and the, "advantage of adversity"
- Surfboard and its impact on the community
Contact"
Website | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
Lara Korba serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Journey of Hope Grief Support Center in Plano, Texas. Her drive to help others has led her to the nonprofit world in the past several years. Previously, she worked in corporate responsibility in the United States, the United Kingdom, and in Canada with various various multi-national companies, NGOs, and governmental organizations, including BP, TD Canada Trust, the World Bank's International Finance Corporation, and the United Nations Environment Programme.
She holds an MBA from York University and an Honors BSc from the University of Toronto and has served on a number of boards in the Dallas area. She has been a guest lecturer for The Neeley School of Business and The Institute for Environmental Studies in the College of Science and Engineering at Texas Christian University, and for the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Her passion and deep understanding for the needs of grieving children began with her own significant loss at a young age.
Contact:
Facebook | Website | LinkedIn
Mark Burge is the Senior Vice President at CityCentral and has over 20 years of global sales leadership experience.
CityCentral is an innovative community and workspace designed to help members connect, collaborate, and thrive.
I've been a member of CityCentral since March 2019 and have grown tremendously as an entrepreneur. I'm a believer in collaboration and surrounding yourself with great people. This philosophy has served me well throughout my career and I hope it serves you too!
On this episode, Mark and I discuss:
- Evolution of the workplace
- Importance of servant leadership
- Networking to grow your business
- Keys to success in life and business
For a tour of CityCentral, connect with Alexsys Barsy:
alexys@citycentral.com
Contact
LeRon L. Barton is a writer from Kansas City, MO currently living in San Francisco, Ca. A graduate of Paseo Academy of Fine Arts, LeRon is the author of two books, “Straight Dope: A 360 degree look into American Drug Culture” and “All We Really Need Is Love: Stories of Dating, Relationships, Heartbreak, and Marriage.” In addition to the books, LeRon is an essayist; whose topics cover racism, mass incarceration, politics, gender, and dating. These works have appeared in Black Enterprise, Salon, The Good Men Project, Your Tango, Media Diversity, Raconteur, Elephant Journal, East Bay Times, and MoAD.
As a young man, LeRon has had to live with a stutter. At times it was debilitating and confidence hindering, but he has learned to manage the stutter and not let it stop him taking on another passion: public speaking. LeRon has also given talks and speeches at TEDx Wilson Park about overcoming the fear of stuttering, University of San Francisco on Black and Asian Solidarity, Glide Methodist Church on collective liberation, been a guest of Al Jazeera’s The Stream, Story Corp, Dr. Vibe’s Do You Know What Time It Is podcast, and has participated in panel discussions on race and prison recidivism. In his spare time LeRon mentors young men in San Francisco and loves to backpack around the world.
Topics:
- Race
- Overcoming obstacles and personal struggles
- Writing and encouraging people to write
Contact:
Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin
Alex Quian is the Executive Director of 30 Days of Service, a non-profit led by college students he helped create with his mentor, Greg Weatherford. Over the course of July 2019, Quian completed 30 different service projects in 30 days as part of the organization’s efforts to inspire other young people to give back to their community.
A senior at Cornell University studying Information Science graduating in Fall 2019, Quian is naturally drawn to servant leadership and is passionate about helping young people find ways to use their passions and skills to impact their community in positive, rewarding ways. He has a strong passion for entrepreneurship (specifically social entrepreneurship), which began when he was selected for an intensive but lifechanging entrepreneurial internship the summer before starting college, during which he gained a greater love for service and learned invaluable skills relating to communication, program and team development, project management, and more.
Since this transformative experience, Quian has gone on to oversee the development of a multitude of proposals, projects, programs, and businesses for Fortune 50 companies, national community organizations and non-profits, internationally leading educational institutions, and entrepreneurs.
Quian’s current projects include writing a book for children and young adults about his Summer 2019 service project experiences, creating a formal service program that will be shared with K – 12 schools, universities, companies, and other groups, and speaking about his 30 Days of Service experience.
CONTACT:
Website | Linkedin | Instagram | Facebook
Philip J. Romano is an investor, entrepreneur, artist and nationally-renowned restaurateur.
Involved in the restaurant business for over fifty years, he has created over twenty-five concepts with six of them national concepts: Fuddruckers, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, Spageddies, Cozymel’s, Rudy’s Country Store and BBQ and eatZi’s Market & Bakery.
Romano currently owns and operates eatZi’s Market & Bakery, Nick & Sam’s Steak & Fish House, Nick & Sam’s Grill and Coal Vines Pizza. Romano’s creativity expands beyond restaurants to art. He began painting 30 years ago and never sold a piece of art until 2008. To date he has sold over $1 million of his own artwork. He partnered with Reflectionist Movement Artist, JD Miller of Dallas, opening Samuel Lynne Galleries. The Gallery features both Romano’s and Miller’s works and an ever expanding list of additional artists, focusing on art of the 21st Century.
He was principal in EGP, a partnership that held the licensing rights to the Palmaz-Schatz Stent, purchased by Johnson & Johnson, Inc. It is said to be one of the most successful medical devices of its time and is considered one of the patents that has changed the world. This was the original stent and has become a $6 billion a year industry.
Philip Romano and his family established a charitable foundation, The Food Foundation, which operates as Hunger Busters and has been in operation for 16 years. Hunger Busters provides food to the hungry and serves over 450,000 meals per year to school children in Dallas.
Romano’s latest venture is Trinity Groves, with approximately 90 acres at the foot of the Calatrava Bridge in Dallas. Fifteen of those acres are a restaurant concept incubator creating brands for the millennials and to induce entrepreneurs to start businesses and create jobs and tax revenue for the city of Dallas.
Philip Romano’s most recent concept is the Network Bar – a “first of its kind” members only establishment where people can network, connect, socialize, have dinner and do business all in the same place. The Network Bar opened in October 2017 in Trinity Groves.
Romano wrote his first book entitled Food for Thought in 2005 that made the CEO Best Sellers List. His latest book, The MAD Entrepreneur, was released in March 2019 and shares his secrets
to success, how he took ideas and turned them into nationally-recognized businesses, and insights into how he’s making a difference in business and in life. A native of New York State, Mr. Romano presently resides in Dallas, Texas.
Contact:
Website
An educator, communicator, and consultant, Stephen Harvill is the founder and president of Creative Ventures, a strategic consulting firm based in Dallas, TX. As a leading strategic thinker and consultant to Fortune 500 companies, Harvill has integrated a holistic approach to developing organizational principles.
A scientist by education, Stephen brings a unique perspective to both his research and his presentations.
Harvill is the author of "21 Secrets of Million Dollar Sellers", voted one of the top 100 sales books of all time by Book Authority, as well as numerous articles and publications dealing with effective management skills and the future of leadership in our chaotic world. He travels internationally, consulting with a diverse range of clients, including American Express, Wells Fargo, IBM, Microsoft, and Apple.
Contact:
Website | Facebook | Twitter
21 Secrets of Million Dollar Sellers
With more than $40MM in personal sales and leading high performance sales teams to over $600MM in revenue, Susan McVea is an award winning sales strategist, consultant and speaker who now helps ambitious entrepreneurs as the founder of Sales Mastery Society.
She is an expert in building personal relationships and using grassroot efforts to get big results in as little time as possible and has proven her strategies work time after time. That includes building a business to $15MM in just 18 months and after a life threatening health crisis changed her life which birthed the creation of her online international consulting business Susan went from 0 to 6 figures in less than 6 months.
She has been featured in a variety of media including Forbes, AllBusiness.com, Apartment Therapy and US News as well as podcasts, summits and hundreds of Fortune 500 stages. Susan is an international speaker who shares savvy strategies on sales, wealth and courage in leadership and her clients include INC Top 20 healthcare companies, world renowned luxury hotel chains, PhDs, authors and many more.
With over 20 years of experience, Susan is on a mission to help create more millionaire entrepreneurs and establish a mentality of wealth and abundance in the world.
With more than $40MM in personal sales and leading high performance sales teams to over $600MM in revenue, Susan McVea is an award winning sales strategist, consultant and speaker who now helps ambitious entrepreneurs as the founder of Sales Mastery Society. She’s on a mission to help create more millionaire entrepreneurs and establish a mentality of wealth and abundance in the world.
1- How it’s possible to recreate success after a breakdown or major pivot in life or business
2- being in full integrity in the sales process
3- differences in how women and men like to sell and buy
Contact:
Website | 6 Figures in 6 Months
Larry Brantley is the president of Chaloner. Chaloner is a national executive search firm specializing in communications, public relations and marketing recruitment.
Larry has more than 30 years of experience in the communications, marketing and advertising fields. One of his first key jobs was as a packaging designer at Frito-Lay where he developed his networking and people skills. He eventually started the first creative staffing firm in the DFW area. Since then he has been involved in recruiting and placement of industry professionals both nationally and internationally.
Larry has worked with such firms as JCPenney, HP, EDS, Texas Instruments, Lord&Taylor, Sears, TracyLocke, Ryan Partnership, ConocoPhillips, Frito-Lay and Alcone Marketing. He has placed brand, creative, account service, interactive/web, public relations, marketing, media, traffic, production and other executive level talent.
Larry has been interviewed as a staffing industry expert by The Wall Street Journal, The Dallas Morning News, The Houston Chronicle, PROMO Magazine, Communication Arts Magazine, Dallas Men Magazine, The Dallas Business Journal and The Houston Business Journal. He is an award-winning designer through IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) and is a long-term member of AAF where he serves as a part of the executive leadership for the 10th districts.
He currently splits his time between Dallas and NYC. He has 3 sons.
Topics:
- Recruiting trends then and now
- How is Chaloner different?
- How to land the “right job” at the “right time” in your career
- Lead by example: Mentoring future industry talent
Contact:
Website | LinkedIn
Dawn Shannon has the heart of an entrepreneur. But for years, she remained a “hidden entrepreneur”. Even though she knew she was meant for more, she wasn’t exactly sure what that meant until she heard about the professional coaching industry.
After more than 300 hours of training, she became a Certified Professional Coach and started her coaching business on the side. When her mother unexpectedly passed away in 2016 she realized that life is too short to continue to play small so she took a leap of faith and left her corporate job to pursue her dreams full time.
Now, she works with others who have taken the same leap of faith but are struggling to stay focused and find their rhythm in this new role. Her clients are high achieving visionaries, entrepreneurs and go-getters who are overwhelmed and frustrated by all of the things on their To-Do list that never seem to get done.
Dawn helps her clients get focused on their high priority goals, create doable action plans where they can get more done in 30 days than most people do in 90, and she walks alongside them in their journey providing support, encouragement, guidance and that "kick in the pants accountability" we all need to achieve our big dreams.
Topics:
- Clarifying your ideal vision to manifest your dreams
- Creating a doable plan
- Executing your plan through accountability
Contact:
Website
Alan Stein, Jr. is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet. He now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.
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Performance
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Leadership
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Culture
Contact:
Website | Raise Your Game
Ana Deteau is the Founder of The Social Butterfly — a premiere Digital Marketing Agency in Dallas, TX. She specializes in social media marketing as well as lead generation and funnels. She began working in the marketing in Industry several years ago with a recent focus on Small businesses. As a member of the Dallas NAHREP Board of Directors, a lot of her work goes to helping individuals grow their own Brands and businesses.
Topics:
1. Social media marketing
2. Starting your own business
3. Finding your niche
Contact: | Instagram
Website | Instagram | Facebook
Courtney Peace is an Artist and Entrepreneur with an incredible story of adversity, transformation, and success.
At age 18, he was accused of a crime he didn’t commit and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
After serving 12 years in prison, he was released on parole.
During his incarceration, he developed a love for fine arts and poetry.
Today, he’s a successful artist and inspires people with his art and story of transformation.
Contact:
Website | Facebook
Adam Posner is the Founder and Managing Director at NHP Talent Group, a boutique NY-based staffing firm, specializing in talent acquisition for Senior-level roles within: Digital Marketing, Media, Product and Content Creation at Start-ups, Creative Agencies, and Brands.
Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the NYC advertising and marketing industry. He has lead account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM and digital ad agencies in NYC like VaynerMedia and EP+Co for major Clients like Verizon, Pepsi and British Airways.
This has instilled him with a unique perspective when working with candidates to truly understand their Career DNA and ensure a good fit on both sides of the recruiting equation. In addition, he brings expert advisory around the Talent Acquisition process, employer branding, and recruitment operations.
He has built a strong reputation by always putting relationships first, while balancing his clients business needs and candidates career goals. Adam is truly a power connector. He identifies opportunities, synergies, and connect the dots.
Topics:
- Harnessing your strengths, while at your weakest point (getting fired and pivoting careers).
- Tenacity during the job search (3 P's - Patient, Polite, Persistence)
- Finding harmony in your life through your work
Contact:
Website | Linkedin | Podcast
April Melton is a Client Manager for an IT Staffing Firm by day and a Personal Trainer by night, and a podcaster on the weekends. She is the co-host of Big Girl Pants Podcast aside her former boss, Kimberly Shapiro.
Fitness has been something that has fueled her since her days playing football in Duncanville, Texas. April has been lifting weights and training since the first time she stepped in the field-house in 7th grade. Empowering women to feel more confident in the gym is her motivation! April has lost over 60 lbs over the last four years and wants to help women do the same.
April is a single mother with a beautiful four year old daughter. When she's not working, training her clients, podcasting, or being a mother, she's passionate about personal development, reading, and listening to podcasts.
On this episode, we talk about her fitness journey, the carnivore diet, and how she empowers women in the gym.
Connect with April:
Instagram | Facebook | Big Girl Pants Podcast
Matt Sandrini is a high-performance and business coach, helping 7-9 figure entrepreneurs take control of their day and focus on what brings real results, to reach the next level in life and business. Matt's journey started when working as a business consultant for an international firm, and started to question the value of his own time and actions. After launching his first business, he started sharing his principles online, which generated millions of views. Matt lives in London, and travels and works remotely for 3 months of the year, while growing his business and helping top performers take control of the only resource that is scarce—time.
Checkout Matt’s NEW Book, Invest Your Time: http://bit.ly/InvestYourTime-Book
- How to compress time: how I wrote a book in 3.5 months, and why I started using the 14 day week
- The importance of saying no to opportunities in business and life (and how to spot the right ones)
- The structure to be unstructured: why planning the week and having constraints is fundamental if you are a leader and the basis for true freedom
- Tools: Calendar, Task and Project Management
- Favorite daily habits and hacks
Connect with Matt:
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website
Motivational Speaker Shannon McKain is widely recognized as a leading authority in career development topics including: Emotional Intelligence, Generational Differences in the Workforce and Personal Branding for Employees. A former Executive Recruiter, Pryor Leadership Fellow, NFL Cheerleader and now Keynote Speaker for over a decade, Shannon has entertained and educated audiences around the world, receiving several accolades and awards throughout her career. She had a regular segment on CBS KCTV5 Better Kansas City and has been featured on Nickelodeon.
Book Shannon to Speak! https://www.shannonmckain.com/contact/
Topics:
- Building your Personal Brand
- Growing yourself as a Leader
- Emotional Intelligence
Contact:
Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Website
Bruce Waller is the Vice President of Corporate Relocation for Armstrong Relocation and Companies in Dallas, Texas. Bruce has enjoyed many roles in relocation from operations to general management since 1995. Bruce is certified by WorldwideERC as a Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) and serves on the North Texas Relocation Professionals Board of Directors. In 2014, Bruce was the recipient of the Saul Gresky Award presented to NTRP’s Relocation Professional of the Year, and has received many awards including UniGroup Masters Club and Armstrong Relocation Presidents Club. Bruce is also certified by both HRCI (Human Resources Certification Institute) with a PHR, and SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management) with a SHRM-CP and currently serves on DallasHR Board of Trustees as well as TexasSHRM as a District Director. Bruce graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a degree in Business Administration. Bruce and his wife of 33 years have 3 children and 1 grandson and live in Dallas, Texas.
In 2017, Bruce published a leadership book called “Find Your Lane” to inspire people with a “Career GPS” to help navigate for success in their career and in their personal life.
- Leadership (Getting better)
- Relocating Talent (Reducing stress)
- Networking (Expanding resources and learning from others)
Connect with Bruce:
Book | Website | Linkedin | Twitter
Jay Barnett is a former professional athlete, best-selling author, and high impact speaker whose generated countless success stories and has transformed hundreds of lives through his mentoring and leadership.
Jay was a standout performer and four year starter at Tarleton State University and ultimately went on to earn a spot with the Green Bay Packers in 2006. After his time with the Packers, he played 2 years in the Arena Football League with the Tulsa Talons and Tennessee Vipers.
Today, he runs his own mentoring company, JBarnett Enterprise, which trains young men to be both physically and mentally strong.
Jay’s also pursued a successful acting career making appearances in such films as Hyphen, and on the reality show, Wedding Wars.
Books:
– Letters to a Young Queen: Redefining Their Throne
– Hello King: Claim Your Throne
– Finding Our Lost Kings and Queens: Strategies for Empowering Our Future Kings & Queens
Social:
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Website
Yoram Solomon is the founder of the Innovation Culture Institute. He published 8 books, 22 patents, more than 200 articles, and was one of the creators of Wi-Fi and USB 3.0.
Named one of the Top 40 Innovation Bloggers in 2015, 2016, and 2017, and a columnist at Inc. Magazine and Innovation Excellence. Yoram is an adjunct Professor of entrepreneurship at the Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas at Dallas, and the Hadassah Academic College in Jerusalem. He was the host of the first TEDXPlano in 2014, and a speaker at theTEDXOakLawn 2018.
Elected in 2015 to the Plano ISD Board. Yoram brings his experience as a shooter, serving in the IDF 35th Airborne Paratrooper brigade, and as a USAF CAP pilot. In 2015, he founded the Innovation Culture Institute, with a mission of helping companies build innovation culture and trust.
- How to build a culture of innovation
- How to build trust in organizations
- The value of trust to an organization and to you
- The difference between creativity and innovation
Checkout Yoram’s NEW online Innovation Culture & Trust Interactive Masterclass
Contact:
Website | Linkedin | Twitter
Gus Kalathakis is a network marketing professional, weight loss specialist, lifestyle transformation coach, with an inspirational story of survival. He built a multiple six-figure bank account before the age of 30 as a restaurant owner, social media marketer, professional poker player, and real estate investor only to watch it all come crashing down after a devastating back injury that left him physically and spiritually hurt, depressed, 50 lbs overweight and 6-figures in debt. This was all just 7 short years ago. Since then, he’s had a complete transformation physically, spiritually, and financially.
He has overcome more than 6-figures of debt, created a residual online income, has beat the battle of depression and anxiety, and restored his physical health without need for back surgery. Gus credits his faith for his complete transformation and today helps free others from spiritual, mental, physical, and financial pain through his businesses.
On this episode, we discuss discuss how Gus completely transformed his life and how you
can do it too.
Connect with Gus!
Instagram | Facebook
Patti Geolat, founder & CEO of Geolat, is a widely known authority on appraisal, brokerage & sale of fine jewelry. Her clientele includes many of the top jewelry houses globally, as well as an extensive network of private & industry collectors. She has a reputation for excellence, confidentiality & ethics in the private world of jewelry and gemstones, giving her access at the highest levels.
In 2013 Patti established Something For Kelly to honor her niece who died from anorexia at the age of 26. The Mission of The Something for Kelly Foundation is to advocate, educate, empower, raise awareness, and support all individuals and their loved ones to take control of their predisposition to Eating Disorders with the central goal to aid all individuals on the ED spectrum with an emphasis on youths and vulnerable communities.
Patti has teamed up with Amanda Welch, who has struggled with eating disorders since she was child, to raise awareness about eating disorders and the mission behind Something For Kelly. On this episode, Amanda shares her personal story and the steps she's taken to get on the road to recovery.
What you will learn:
- How big of a problem are eating disorders in society?
- The misconceptions of eating disorders. Separating fact from fiction.
- Why some symptoms of eating disorders are not as easy to see as you think
- What you should do if you suspect someone of having an eating disorder
- If you are struggling with an eating disorder, the steps you should take to seek help
Donate: https://somethingforkelly.org/
Contact:
- Amanda Welch on Facebook
- Patti Geolat on Linkedin
Marcus Aurelius Anderson is an Author, TEDx Speaker, Keynote Speaker, US Army Veteran, lifelong Martial Artist and High Performance Mindset Coach to entrepreneurs who are Leaders, CEO’s and coaches.
While preparing to deploy with the U.S. Army, Marcus suffered a severe spinal injury that left him paralyzed.
After dying on the operating table twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he'd never walk again.
Having no other option, Marcus started doing some brutally honest soul searching, looking for the lesson to be learned from his injury. Once he started seeing his Adversity as a gift instead of a curse, something miraculous began to happen...
Marcus now speaks, writes, inspires and coaches others to overcome their own Adversities to actualize their personal definition of success in every area of life.
His message teaches us how we can use our own Adversity to make us into better leaders, citizens and human beings to create a better world.
What you will learn:
- Why Adversity is a gift
- Parkinson’s Law
- The Adversity scale
Checkout Marcus's LIVE "DO THE WORK" Transformative Event
Contact:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Book
Cameron Gawley is CEO and co-founder of BuzzShift, a digital strategy agency for mid-sized and large brands. He’s most comfortable when challenging the status quo. A serial entrepreneur and growth hacker, he started his first IT service company at age 18. He went on to build an online data backup company that preceded Dropbox and Box.net, before co-founding BuzzShift in 2010.
Cameron’s true north is growth, and he works to help high-potential tech companies and mid-market brands with their go-to market and growth strategies. Besides leading BuzzShift, his side hustles include serving as an advisor and investor in numerous tech startups, teaching Digital Marketing Analytics at Southern Methodist University for SMU’s Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) program, and designing his own line of messenger bags.
What you will learn:
- Digital go-to market strategy for Brands
- The Netflix approach to social media
- Becoming a T-shaped marketer
- Leadership, Culture, and Entrepreneurship
- Being un-acquired
Contact:
Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin
Christina Rossini is a sales professional with 10 years of experience in telecom and IT consulting sales. She’s consulted with middle market companies throughout the country, enhancing their data & voice network infrastructure keeping cost containment and operational viability at the forefront.
Leveraging her sales and business experience from her telecom career—and following an origin trip to a coffee co-op in Chiapas, Mexico--Christina created the distribution firm, Innisor International, to mobilize the social impact co-op to go to market in the USA. She imports and distributes Arabica coffee, soap, honey, chocolate and hand-embroidered products across multiple sales channels nationwide. Christina works alongside indigenous smallholder farmers and producers to address their two biggest challenges: a just, sustainable income; and large market access. Christina leads Inissor International in collaboration with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Conscious Capitalism.
Christina is the founder of Lighthouse Partners, where she builds communities surrounding international, faith-based group spiritual tourism. She creates peak moments centered on spiritual and religious travel for pastors, choir groups, bible studies, and lay people throughout the world. She has escorted group sizes of 5-40 passengers to pilgrimage destinations including Mexico, Israel, France, and Italy.
Guided by her mission of living an intentional life, everything she does centers her core values of gratitude, community, and peak moments. These themes are also braided into her philanthropic work as chair of the Holy Trinity Catholic School board, board member of Conscious Capitalism Dallas chapter, keynote speaker and advocate for the National Kidney Foundation, and executive committee member of Heritage Oak Cliff. Christina reads non-fiction, enjoys sauvignon blanc, and resides in Oak Cliff, with her husband Mark and their blue heelers, Sadie and Brinkley.
Topics:
1. Lessons learned from hiking the 500-mile Camino de Santiago
2. How Christina prepared her corporate exit to make her side hustle her full-time entrepreneurial career
3. The importance of seeking and creating communities in life
Connect with Christina:
Website | Linkedin
Deya Smith-Taylor, whose byline is “Deya Direct" --- is the President and Creative Director of Deya Direct Enterprises.
She is a Certified Life Coach in Social & Emotional Intelligence, the author of nationally-published blogs and three published books: Amazon #1 Bestseller “Failure is Fuel,” “Touch Yourself, 30 Ways to Boldly Live, Love and Let Go,” and most recently “Soft is the New Power: Embracing Your Femininity to Win in Love & Life.”
For over 10-years, Deya served as the Lead Content and Senior Producer for the acclaimed, nationally-syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show (TJMS), the most successful syndicated urban radio show in history reaching more than 8 million people on a daily basis. There, she was also featured on-the-air and as a multimedia talent where she hosted, created and produced several celebrity-driven shows including: Girlfriend FM and Beyond the Studio on Blackamericaweb.com.
Under her company, Deya recently launched the SuperpowHer Podcast,
(https://www.deyadirect.net/podcast) a Powerhouse “Testimonial Series” with real-life tools that women can use! It’s a lively, yet safe space where Deya Direct gets real with Celebrities, Power Players and her Super-friends about how they overcame the fire of life, and leveraged their Superpower to Learn, Live, Love and Laugh again! By the its first month, the show had already acquired 1,000 downloads and it’s first national sponsor.
As a former Miss Black USA, Deya has been empowering women to honor and value themselves from the inside out for over 15 years. She has spoken and written about the process of self-love internationally.
Deya has offered expert guest commentary on national television, spoken and moderated at international conferences, and has served as a spokesperson and advocate for multiple nonprofit organizations including: The American Red Cross and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
What you will learn in this episode:
- How to ask someone out without being weird
- The best and worst reasons to be in a relationship
- The biggest mistake in dating
- Understanding love languages
- No one is responsible for your happiness
- How to heal a broken heart
- Keys to meaningful and successful relationships
Connect with Deya:
Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Books
Cheri Garcia is the Founder of Cornbread Hustle, a staffing agency for second chances. Cheri is passionate about helping felons and people in recovery find transformation through employment and entrepreneurship. As someone who has re-invented her own life, Cheri wanted to create a company to help others do the same. Before starting Cornbread Hustle, Cheri found her own transformation and recovery through inventing a tanning bed and getting a career in the TV news industry. Cheri developed expert level skills for marketing and PR. She uses those talents to help individuals getting out of prison re-brand themselves to become the person they want to be and get noticed by the people they want to meet. Cheri also is a PR consultant for Mark Cuban companies, and provides strategy plans and media opportunities for a variety of the Shark Tank companies.
What you will learn:
- Why companies should hire felons.
- Prison stories - of teaching them inside the walls and outside the walls
- How to build your personal brand
- How to empower your employees to thrive in jobs they may not love
Connect with Cheri:
Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Facebook
Elizabeth Engen is an Online Business Strategist and Founder of Premier SEO Ninjas - a digital marketing agency that has helped Doctors and Lawyers grow their practices and create massive revenue since 2009. She provides innovative and results-driven internet marketing solutions so that business owners become even more successful in their chosen fields of endeavor. Over the past fifteen years this Premier Google Partner and Double Agency Owner has been building compelling campaigns that get traffic, get noticed, and generate more clients for their businesses in nineteen countries around the world.
What you will learn:
- Online Reputation Management
- How the Only Way To Live Is In a Beautiful State
- How To Instantly Identify a Limiting Belief and How To Eradicate It Forever
5 Ways to Fix Your Reputation Online & What You Can Do To Improve It ==> https://premierseoninjas.com/pathways-to-success
Contact with Elizabeth:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin
Scott Wintrip is a business consultant, professional speaker, and author. He helps organizations across the globe eliminate hiring delays. Scott has helped more than 23,000 organizations across the globe eliminate the stress and overwhelm of recruiting and hiring. He's shown them a method for creating an instantaneous job filling system that eliminates hiring delays.
Scott is the author of, “High Velocity Hiring: How to Hire Top Talent in an Instant” The book focuses on helping companies to stop participating in the old way of hiring (keeping a job open until the right person shows up), and instead, engage in the new way of hiring (cultivating top talent until the right job shows up).
What you will learn:
- Why you should, “Always be interviewing, occasionally hiring.”
- Why time to fill can and should be zero
- Why Staffing and Recruitment firms aren’t as competitive as they think they are
- The talent shortage is irrelevant if you have the right process.
Connect with Scott: Book | Website | Twitter | Linkedin
Claire is the Talent Acquisition Manager in the Buffalo, NY office of Remedy Intelligent Staffing. Remedy is a franchise division of EmployBridge, the largest industrial staffing firm in North America. She has built over six years of successively diverse HR management experience with privately-owned and publicly-traded global leaders that provide hospitality and food service management, medical devices development, and non-dairy frozen food production.
Claire holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in HR from the University at Buffalo, an MBA from Niagara University and her PHR certification through HRCI. She is an active SHRM member and on the Board of Directors for her local SHRM chapter, Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association (BNHRA) as well as a contributing writer for Workology and the SHRM blog.
When not at work she is a professional development events facilitator at both of her alma maters, on the Disrupt HR Buffalo event planning committee and Co-leader of the Remedy Women in Leadership group.
On this episode, we discuss how to build an online presence for personal branding and career growth.
Connect with Claire:
Twitter | Linkedin | Blog
Ronald Davis, Sr. is the Founder of Davis Integration Group LLC, the Executive Director of Optimum Prep Student - Athlete Development, and the founder of Monopoly Business Impact Night, which mobilizes corporate and city leaders to serve our youth.
Originating in Fairfax, VA, Davis Integration has been in operation since 2012, working within 17 states with over 25,000 hours of community service impacting 1,000 kids per year through their community initiatives programs.
On this episode, we discuss Ron’s mission and how he brings together corporate and city leaders to serve our youth.
Linkedin | Instagram | Twitter | Website
This episode is brought to you by Focusrite, the Interface Company who makes interfaces for recording podcasts, music, or any audio. If you are a new podcaster looking to start a show, or an experienced podcaster looking to level up your audio quality, I highly recommend you check them out! https://focusrite.com/ Jay Barnett is a former professional athlete who has written 3 books on the development of teens. As a best selling author he has seen the word leadership defined numerous ways over the years. Is it charisma and positive thinking? Fitted suits and bow ties? Decisiveness? Is it all about the situation? Is it meant only for the chosen few who rise to the top? Or is there a different story? With over 10 years of experience mentoring, public speaking, and most important, real-life in the trenches business experience, his view is radically different. He has generated countless success stories and has transformed hundreds of lives. Jay shares with his mentees that leadership is a moment-to-moment choice and not about title and position. Leadership is for everyone. It’s a choice. It’s how we should live our life.
As a leader in the community, Jay serves as the senior consultant and Master Teen Mentor with his Sugar Land, Texas-based organizations.
His various organizations serve “at risk” teens ages 13-18, which includes children and teens transitioning through foster care and group homes. He also offers Back To School Back Pack Campaigns as well as Football and Basketball Camps. He continues to work with the best and brightest in the leadership development field. As a result of working with Jay, teens develop winning mindsets, self-esteem, self worth-worth, and value for their bodies.
Topics: * Mental Health, Depression, and Suicide * Developing teens and youth * Discovering your purpose
Books: * Letters to a Young Queen: Redefining Their Throne * Hello King: Claim Your Throne * Finding Our Lost Kings and Queens: Strategies for Empowering Our Future Kings & Queens
Social * Instagram * Twitter * Facebook * Website
This episode is brought to you by Focusrite, the Interface Company who makes interfaces for recording podcasts, music, or any audio. If you are a new podcaster looking to start a show, or an experienced podcaster looking to level up your audio quality, I highly recommend you check them out! https://focusrite.com/
Rubbish is the Y-Combinator startup school graduate that helps you map, track, and clean litter. The mobile app works with local leaders, businesses, and residents to help beautify the local neighborhood. Rubbish utilizes machine learning and community engagement to find new and better ways to tidy up where we live and improve the quality of life for everyone. The mobile app and patent-pending hardware cleans up litter while automatically taking a picture and documenting each piece of trash that is picked up. Rubbish collects this valuable data to create litter maps, analyze neighborhood trends, and optimize cleaning. On this episode, we get to know Founders of Rubbish and their vision for the app. Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | E-Mail
This episode is brought to you by Focusrite, the Interface Company who makes interfaces for recording podcasts, music, or any audio. If you are a new podcaster looking to start a show, or an experienced podcaster looking to level up your audio quality, I highly recommend you check them out! https://focusrite.com/ Brice McBeth is the founder of Reap Marketing, the only digital marketing agency that hired itself to build an e-commerce business and optimize its own conversions by over 950% on its way to creating a multi-million dollar store that disrupted the salon equipment industry. It all started back in the 1900's when he started his career with IBM as one of the founding members of a group that created the first web analytics software delivered as a service, Coremetrics. After leaving to join ranks on the client side, Brice became quickly frustrated with the lack of agencies (albeit very talented) that were able to turn web traffic, buzz, branding, exposure, and engagement into sales. Seeing the need for an agency focused on website conversions, he launched Reap and eventually Standish Salon Goods. Brice wrote about the journey in his book, Salon Chairs Don’t Sell Themselves. He speaks and provides education on the topic of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) to help companies get better results from their current marketing efforts. TOPICS - Conversion Rate Optimization - Startups & Entrepreneurship - Selling Salon Chairs For personalized and immediately actionable insights on how you can increase your own site's conversions with your existing traffic, go to BriceMcBeth.com/Pathways to schedule a FREE 15-minute Conversion Consult - made available exclusively for Pathways audience. Reap Social Media: * https://www.facebook.com/ReapM arketing/ * https://www.instagram.com/reap marketing/ * https://www.linkedin.com/compa ny/reap-marketing/ * https://twitter.com/reapmarket ing
Brice Social Media: * https://www.linkedin.com/in/br icemcbeth/ * https://www.instagram.com/bric emcbeth/ * https://www.facebook.com/brice mcbeth * https://twitter.com/bricemcbet h
Website Links: * https://reapmarketing.com/ * http://bricemcbeth.com/
In their bestselling business parable, The Go-Giver and then their follow-up, The Go-Giver Leader, Bob Burg and John David Mann challenged the conventional wisdom about success. Now they’re back with a new and equally compelling story about the power of genuine influence, in business and beyond.
The Go-Giver Influencer: A Little Story about a Most Persuasive Idea tackles the paradox of achieving what you want by focusing on the other person’s interests. No, not in a way that is self-sacrificial but rather in such a way that all parties benefit greatly. This results in both immediate and long-term success.
Bob Burg speaks all over the world on topics related to The Go-Giver, as well as what he calls, Ultimate Influence™. While his total book sales number well over a million copies, his and Mann’s original book has itself sold over 700,000 copies and has spurred an international movement.
Their new book, however, The Go-Giver Influencer, might just be their most important book of all.
On this episode, we discuss the 5 Secrets of Genuine Influence. 1. Master Your Emotions
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Step into the Other Person’s Shoes.
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Set the Frame.
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Communicate with Tact and Empathy.
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Let Go of Having to be Right.
Connect with Bob Burg
Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Twitter
Leena Patel is the CEO of Global Impact Systems, founder of Sandbox2Boardroom.com, and a leading expert on helping executive teams worldwide lead change, drive innovation, and develop a culture of collaboration and inclusion. Leena draws from her experience being mentored by her grandfather – a direct disciple of Gandhi, as well as two decades experience as a woman-owned, minority-owned business owner. Recognized with a Woman of Distinction Award for pioneering Gamulation as a revolutionary leadership training methodology, Leena and her team have worked with leading corporations in 16+ industries, advised CEOs and Senior Executives worldwide, delivered over 1000 seminars, and have been featured by leading media like NBC, Bloomberg, Fox News, ESPN, and many more.
Topics: * Defining innovation * Why innovation is it important for both business leaders and individual contributors today * Introduction to Gamulation * 3 Roadblocks to Innovation
The 3 roadblocks are:
Roadblock #1 - How to Unleash Creativity Roadblock #2 - How to Filter Through Ideas Roadblock #3 - How to Follow Through on an Innovation Initiative FREE Resource: www.Sandbox2Boardroom.com/gift Identify The Blind Spots Your Organization Could Be Overlooking
Download this free resource "42 CEO Questions to Maximize Your Innovation Initiative"
Dr. Stephanie L. Knight is dean of the Simmons School of Education and Human Development. She is a nationally recognized education leader, researcher, and professor dedicated to bringing the results of evidence-based research to elementary, secondary, undergraduate and graduate education.
Knight began her education career as a classroom teacher of Spanish and French in Texas, Saudi Arabia and Pennsylvania. She received her doctorate in curriculum and instruction at the University of Houston before beginning a 20-year tenure at Texas A&M University, where she was professor of educational psychology and teaching, learning and culture. In addition, she held the Houston Endowment, Inc. Chair in Urban Education at Texas A&M, received the University Distinguished Teaching Award and was named a University Faculty Fellow. Knight joined Pennsylvania State University in 2009 as professor of educational psychology, where she taught courses on educational psychology; intelligence and creativity; integrated teaching methods for special education and English Language Learners; and research methods in teacher education. In 2013 she became associate dean at Penn State, leading the College of Education's undergraduate and graduate studies programs.
Her areas of research expertise include the relationships between instructional strategies, classroom processes, learning environments and student outcomes, particularly in U.S. urban and international settings; preservice and inservice teacher professional development; and the use of observational techniques to study classroom processes. She has published her research in hundreds of books, book chapters and journal articles and presented at numerous professional conferences.
In addition, Knight has directed university and national research centers, including serving as associate director of research into practice for the National Science Foundation Information Technology in Science Center for Teaching and Learning; director of evaluation and assessment for the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement in Washington, D.C.; executive director of the Houston School-University Research Collaborative at University of Houston; and director of the Center for Collaborative Learning Communities at Texas A&M. She was co-editor of the American Educational Research Journal: Teaching, Learning, and Human Development from 2004-2006, a publication of the American Educational Research Association; recently completed a five-year term as Lead Editor for the Journal of Teacher Education, the primary publication of the American Association of Colleges of Teacher Education; and also recently served as associate editor, Review of Educational Research, a publication of the American Educational Research Association ranked highest among education research journals.
Knight received her B.A. in romance languages and literature at the University of Kentucky, her M.A. and certification in secondary education at Lehigh University, and her doctorate in Educational Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston.
Connect with Dr. Stephanie L. Knight and the Simmons School of Education and Human Development:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Howard has been a Certified Public Accountant for almost 30 years and holds a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. After starting his career with Big 4 accounting firm Deloitte, he went on to become a Business Manager in the Investment Banking division of Citigroup where he spent 15 years.
In 2008, Howard decided to begin working on his own and since that time has built a successful tax practice based solely on referrals and has provided management and consulting services to clients as varied as the FDIC, the top winemaking family in Argentina and one of the world’s leading experts on patent monetization.
Originally from New York, Howard has been in the Dallas area for 15 years. He lives and works with his wife and business partner Marianne.
Howard has a variety of outside interests including singing in his synagogue’s a capella group, Kol Rina. He also loves to travel the world and spent 3 years living in Argentina. Using his love of the Spanish language and interest in theology, he translated “On Heaven and Earth”, the first of Pope Francis’ books to be published in English following his inauguration.
Connect with Howard:
Website | Linkedin
Pat Bodin is an international best selling author, technologist, and entrepreneur. Pat is the author of #1 International best selling book: Get In The Boat: A Journey To Relevance, which addresses the #1 issue preventing companies from realizing the value of digital transformation.
Pat Bodin started his career over 30 years ago as a Certified Public Accountant. After a few years as a CPA, he moved into the growing area of open computing. His technology career had him working with Lockheed Martin, Turner Broadcasting, and Cisco Systems. In 2003, Pat Founded, Firefly Communications which grew into one of the largest consulting and education companies globally, which operated in 82 countries, 22 languages and 6 continents. Firefly became wildly successful and Pat sold it in 2012. Since then, his interest has been in business relevance and continuous improvement.
On this episode, we discuss how Pat turned Firefly into a massive success.
Checkout Pat's book, Get In The Boat: A Journey To Relevance
Justin Adu, or Adu as he is affectionately known by to his peers, is currently the Global Social Media Marketing & Community Management Manager at THX Ltd. (Founded by George Lucas). Prior to leading the digital and social media executions for movies like Solo: A Star Wars Story, Jurassic World, Creed 2, Uncle Drew and several other well-known summer blockbusters, Adu’s diverse career has impacted notable brands, organizations, and public figures. Adu earned his BS in graphic design with a minor in marketing from Alabama A&M University. He later earned a MFA in advertising with a concentration in art direction from Savannah College of Art & Design. Adu has made huge successful strides in the advertising, PR, and the fine art community and made a foothold in the art world by curating and exhibiting original art in ten solo art exhibitions. His projects include “African Amedia”, a performance piece that addresses the negative portrayal of African Americans in the media, and “Unsung Changemakers” a mix-media installation that celebrates the untold stories of African American heroes in addition to #AbnormalArtbeats, #BlackDFWMatters and #TheRevolution just to name a few.
Adu’s work has impacted such brands as the Coca-Cola Company, NBA (National Basketball Association), PepsiCo, Dallas Cowboys, JCPenney, Spotify, AT&T, General Motors, CNN, SXSW (South by Southwest), and several other Fortune 500 companies and organizations. Furthermore, Adu has been recognized for his stellar work and talent by local and national outlets such as Saint Heron (Founded by Solange Knowles), BET (Black Entertainment Television), CNN, Black Enterprise (2016 Modern Man Highlight), Soul Train, Revolt TV, Blavity, CW 33, Ebony/Jet Magazine, Dallas Observer (30 Under 30 Honoree), Rolling Out, The ADCOLOR Conference and Awards (2015 Rising Star Honoree and 2017 Unsung Hero), San Francisco Egotist (32 Under 32 Top Advertising Professionals), American Advertising Federation, Huffington Post, AdAge, and ADWEEK in which in he was recognized in 2017 as one of the 4A’s “100 People Who Make Advertising Great”
Adu is an active member of the American Advertising Federation, AIGA, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Currently he serves as an Advisory board member for The Marcus Graham Project, member of The Barack Obama My Brother's Keeper Program and is the Director of Social Media for the ADCOLOR Conference and Awards. Furthermore, as an avid supporter of education, Adu continuously lends his time and knowledge to mentorship. He has taught many classes, including: graphic design, corporate identity, layout and design as well as advertising campaign management, while serving as the curriculum advisor for the Graphic Design Department at the Art Institute of Dallas. Outside the classroom, Adu created “Juice Box Sessions” for The Marcus Graham Project which consisted of multiple sessions on ways to improves your creative skills and position yourself as a creative leader in the advertising industry and he currently teaches at Miami Ad School.
In 2016 Adu released his first book “Don’t Insert Title Here: The Guide Towards Creative Freedom and Success” and in is currently gearing up to release his second book “The Threat of Creative Annihilation”. Adu is a creative chameleon with an ability to navigate between art and brand communications with confidence, conviction and brilliance. A content creator, visual artist, videographer, director, teacher, social media maven and mentor, Adu is a 21st century renaissance man. He credits his career versatility to hard work and a calling to change the world with innovative ideas “Through my artistry, I aspire to challenge myself to think outside the box and I hope to inspire everyone around the world to push the boundaries of their creativity,” Adu said.
Topics:
- What does it mean to be a creative threat and is it okay?
- Why is it important to learn the fundamentals of design yet break them?
- Why is this book an experience and not exactly a book?
Connect with ADU:
Book | Audio Book | Instagram | Twitter
#creativeannihilation
Trillion Small is a Lecturer at The University of Texas at Dallas in the Behavioral & Brain Sciences Department. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- Associate and a certified John Maxwell coach and speaker. Additionally, she is a Doctoral Candidate (PhD) in Clinical Counseling at Trevecca Nazarene University.
Trillion is the author of 4 books titled Internal Navigator: Basic Steps to Get You from Point A to Point B in Your Life, The Caged in Heart: How Your Childhood Wounds are Affecting Your Adult Life, Owning Possible: Your Guide to Making the Impossible Possible!, and She’s Possible: Find Your Irresistible You.
Trillion was honored and recognized as Nashville's Black 40 under 40 in 2016. She has also been seen on national and international television and heard on several local news and nationally syndicated talk show radio stations such as CBS, NBC, Christian Television Network, Total Living Network, The Word Network, Atlanta Live, and American Family Radio.
Her main desire in life is to help people develop better relationships with themselves, with others, and with God.
Topics:
- Mental and emotional health
- Purpose, destiny, and calling in life
- Self-leadership and personal development
Connect with Trillion: https://trillionsmall.com
Joshua Reyes has been practicing as a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 7 years, a Massage Therapy Instructor for 4 years, and has now opened up his own spa as of July 12th 2018. His spa includes massage and body work, Floatation Therapy, and Infrared therapy. His massage practice focused on correcting posture and balancing the body and is carrying that value over into the spa. Revival Float Spa is the first of its kind in West Texas and has selected the best team to continue the mission of providing guests with an amazing experience that leaves them feeling rejuvenated and revived.
On this episode, we discuss the benefits of floatation therapy. Connect with Josh: www.revivalfloatspa.com facebook.com/revivalfloatspa
Lillian and her brother, Mark Lin, AKA "The Acrosiblins" specialize in partner-based movement and have taught at yoga retreats around the world. Their combined talents as an acroyoga duo and as a UX architect and software developer propel them to teach team-building for creative teams focusing on building trust and quality communication. Mark Lin is a Web Developer and Cyber Security Engineer who has worked in both the government and commercial spaces. Originally a martial artist practicing and teaching Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi, he fell in love with acroyoga when he discovered its ability to promote health and fitness while teaching better communication and collaboration. Lillian Y. Lin is a User Experience Architect and Customer Experience Strategist working with global enterprise clients such as Cargill, BASF, and Thrivent. By night, she practices acroyoga and teaches Acromovement classes at The Yoga Movement studio in Dallas. Topics: * What is acroyoga? * How acroyoga builds trust, improves communication, and promotes creative problem solving * Team-building with acroyoga
Connect with the Acrosiblins: Workshop: http://acrosiblins.com/workshop Website: http://acrosiblins.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrosiblins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acrosiblins/
Chris Hanson was with IBM for nearly 20 years working in sales. At 28, he began spending nights and weekends learning the stock market; the goal was time freedom. He got there in 2002 at age 40 and walked away from the j-o-b. People began approaching him saying, “I want to walk away like you did, show me how”, so he started www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com , a stock market workshop that teaches the methods he uses. He also hosts the podcast “Investing From The Beach”. On this episode, Chris helps me analyze my personal financial plan! Connect with Chris Hanson: Website Workshop Podcast
With a unique style and sound, which echoes the influences of his past, Brad Leali is one of the most notable saxophonists of current times. A native of Denver, Colorado, Brad was raised in the Baptist Church. In addition to gospel music, he spent countless hours listening to the music his parents played (Coltrane, Cannonball, Bird, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, and Nancy Wilson). It’s no wonder that at a very young age, he was able to combine gospel, jazz, and R&B into his playing. As a child, Brad recalls spending time looking through old year book photos of his father in the high school jazz band, looking sharp and clean. He was so enamored by these images that he found himself opening the case, time and time again, to see the beautiful horn from the photos. He finally told his father that he just had to play. That very day, his father had the horn repaired and signed Brad up for the Denver Junior Police Concert Band. That began his long love affair with the saxophone. While studying the saxophone, Brad spent his youthful years listening to live jazz at many Denver music venues. One in particular was named “El Chapultapec,” owned by Jerry Krantz. Krantz loved jazz and would allow young musicians, such as Brad, to listen, learn, and sit in. It was here that Brad first heard many of his early mentors and local legends (Billy Tolles, Billy Wallace, Homer Brown, Nat Yarborough, etc.) He also got to hear and study with other jazz greats, such as trumpeter Clark Terry and saxophonists Eddie “Cleanhead” Vincent. Leali received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education from North Texas University in 1989, where he played with the world-renowned One O’clock Lab Band. Upon graduating, the Harry Connick, Jr. Orchestra immediately recruited him. In his tenure with the orchestra (1989-1994), Brad was the lead alto saxophonist and the musical director. During this time, they toured the world and the orchestra recorded two highly acclaimed CDs (e.g., Christmas CD & Redlight, Blue light) By invitation of Frank Foster, Brad then joined the Count Basie Orchestra in 1995. (later under Grover Mitchell 2003). During his years with the group, the Basie band was a two-time Grammy award- winning orchestra. It was one of the greatest musical learning experiences he’d ever had. Working with older musicians only deepened his appreciation of the importance of this music. Spending time one-on-one with the likes of Joe Williams was unforgettable in these formative years. During his time as one of the top jazz musicians in New York City, Leali was a staple in legendary jazz venues like the Village Vanguard, Blue Note, Jazz Standard, Iridium, and Birdland. He has also performed in Lincoln Center in the orchestras of jazz legends Nancy Wilson and Benny Golson. Brad’s desire to pay it forward and help keep jazz alive led to him earning a Master’s degree from Rutgers University in 2005. He was quickly appointed as Director of Jazz Studies at Texas Tech University. While there, several scholarships were established in his name, including the “Brad Leali Endowed Jazz Scholarship”. In 2008, Brad joined the esteemed University of North Texas (UNT) faculty as Professor of Jazz Saxophone, where he directs small group ensembles, jazz performance fundamentals, and jazz saxophone. As the recipient of the UNT “Creative Impact Award” in 2014, Brad was recognized as a distinguished faculty member for his outstanding contributions as an educator who perpetuates the value of creative development and performance. Brad Leali has also had a prolific recording career. His first solo recording was Priority Soul! in 1998 on the New Jazz Renaisssance Recordings label. In 1999, the Count Basie Orchestra won a Grammy award for Count Plays Duke with Leali receiving his own nomination for his solo work on the classic Billy Strayhorn composition, “The Star-Crossed Lovers.” His discography also includes Live in Europe (Brad Leali Quartet, 2004); Brooklyn Soul Organization (also produced by Leali, 2004); the critically acclaimed Maria Juanez (2006), which features his own compositions and eighteen-piece jazz orchestra; and DA’s Time (Brad Leali-Claus Raible Quartet, 2008) on the TCB label. Leali’s numerous television appearances include local news programs, the Today show, Jay Leno, Arsenio Hall, BET, and the Harry Connick, Jr., Christmas Special. He performed annually for many years as part of the Kennedy Center Honors program. Leali also performed at President Obama’s inaugural celebration “We Are One.” While Brad continues teaching at UNT, he frequently performs, tours, and records. He also enjoys working as a guest artist, clinician, and adjudicator at other educational institutions. Brad has had a long-time endorsement with Keilwerth Saxophones and D’Addario Reeds. He currently tours with Lyle Lovett & His Large Band (2013-present). Topics: * Developing mastery through practice, faith, and loving what you do * How to go from classroom to a working artist * Building relationships with students as an educator * Importance of preserving Jazz * Finding balance between learning in the classroom and on the bandstand * Gospel Meets Jazz
Connect with Brad: * http://bradleali.com/ * Brad.Leali@unt.edu
Lindsey Harrison is the owner of the It Crowd Agency, a fractional marketing agency that provides businesses with creative, branding, content strategy, marketing execution, and impartial executive marketing development. In my opinion, what makes Lindsey great is that she has a proven track record of success across multiple industries. From a pet sitting business, snow cone stands, DVD rental machines, to online businesses, everything she touches becomes a success! Although she is obviously a talented and well-rounded entrepreneur, one her main “superpowers” is marketing. Today, she leverages her gift in marketing that has made her successful to help other companies through the It Crowd Agency. On this episode, Lindsey and I discuss how to Identify, Develop, and Market your personal brand. Connect with Lindsey: Website | Facebook | Instagram
A native of Texas, Cameron started his career as a senior IT project manager for a small business in Irving, Texas. During this time, he helped the business close over $5M in government contracts. He later went on to teach business and technology at a local high school and eventually co-founded GF-17, Inc. a software development agency. In 2016, he filed a U.S. patent and opened a 20,000 square-foot workspace for computer programmers. Today, he is Founder and CEO of NewCraft Technologies, a Y-Combinator backed startup building work simulations that make learning a new craft easy. Topics: * Work simulations and the freelance economy * How NewCraft can help you land freelance jobs through simulations and mentorship * How NewCraft can help cultivate talent pipelines for corporations * Work trends that impact you * The future of startup companies
Connect with Cam: Website | Twitter
Ali Boone is a 9-to-5 dropout who left a high-paying career as an Aerospace Engineer to start her own business. She is the founder of Hipster Investments, a real estate investment company that truly flips real estate investing on its head. Not only does Hipster offer unique investment opportunities that open the door for anyone to invest in real estate, but Ali has structured Hipster in such a way that allows her full freedom to create the life of her dreams. (She reluctantly admits sleeping- in is a major part of her current dream life…)
Ali has Master’s degrees in both Aerospace Engineering and Spiritual Psychology. She has written over 170 articles for BiggerPockets.com—the world’s leading real estate investing website. She has been featured in Fox Business and The Motley Fool, has over 300k views on her Calculating Rental Property Numbers video on YouTube, has sold over 200 copies of her Turnkey Rental Properties 101 eBook, and was awarded Top 100 Real Estate Investing Blogs & Websites on the Web. If you ask Ali what her biggest accomplishment is though, she’ll tell you it’s that she successfully created a completely location-independent business that allows her to live wherever she wants, travel whenever she wants, work whenever she wants (or doesn’t want), and most importantly—she is her own boss. She is a firm believer in lifestyle design and the freedom and happiness that comes with it—and she’s certainly become an expert at living it!
Ali’s strengths are in organic business building, passive income, outsourcing, and lifestyle design. She also does business consulting where she specializes in looking at the puzzle pieces of struggling businesses and, using her engineering background and experience as a successful entrepreneur, helps fit those puzzle pieces back together in a way that best supports the client and their business.
When Ali isn’t helping people buy real estate or coaching other entrepreneurs, she is usually flying airplanes around Santa Monica (and teaching other people to fly as well), hanging out in the SoCal outdoors whether it be the beach or the ski slopes, hanging out with her little Pekingese dog, Harley, or volunteering in California prisons where she works directly with the inmates teaching them principles of spiritual psychology and methods of finding internal freedom.
Amidst her busy schedule, her ultimate goal is to one day challenge Tim Ferriss to a lifestyle design duel.
Topics:
- Lifestyle Design
- Entrepreneurship
- Passive Income
Contact: * http://hipsterinvestments.com/ * Ali@hipsterinvestments.com (FREE 30-min phone consultation)
Erin Smith started her entrepreneur journey over 13 years ago when she started investing in real estate across the country. Since then she has started several other businesses in various industries and sold them. After being told time and time again by others they would like to start a business but just didn't know how she launched The Starters Club. She now focuses on helping business owners with fundamentals and growth strategies through services and her event The Entrepreneur Summit. She is also a podcast host, speaker, mother of 2, and best-selling author. You can learn more about her upcoming event by visiting www.ESummitEvents.com. Topics: * How & Why the Summit was started * Why Events Can Help Business Owners * Biggest Issues Business Owners Struggle With
Connect with Erin Smith: www.ESummitEvents.com TheStartersClub.com
As the Vice President of Talent Management at projekt202, Karen King is responsible for ensuring they find talented people who are passionate about their craft to join their team, as well as partnering with leaders to develop their people and create a motivational workplace. Recognized in 2015 by the Dallas Business Journal and the Dallas Morning News as one of the Best Places To Work, projekt202 is sought out by many as the place to share their talents and further their careers.
With over 25 years of experience as an HR leader, strategist and business partner, Karen has played a key role in establishing and developing HR processes, and enabling companies such as Capital One, Alliance Data, Sapient and Rosewood to grow. Karen is passionate about helping companies develop more engaged, productive places to work. Her work encompasses multiple industries such as finance, higher education, technology, communications and more.
Karen has earned a BBA in Management from Texas Tech University. She is also SPHR and SHRM-SCP certified. Over Karen’s career, she has also served as Conference Director for HR Southwest, President of Dallas HRMA and on the Board of Trustees for Dallas HRMA.
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Emmanuel Kumfa is a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army. He specializes in training military and civilian personnel on how to respond to incidents dealing with weapons of mass destruction, natural disasters, and even terrorist attacks.
On this episode, we discuss the lessons Emmanuel has learned from training leaders all around the world. Topics: * Transformational leadership * Direct leadership * Participational leadership * Transactional leadership * Empathy and influence
Emmanuel’s Causes: * http://l2defense.com/ * https://scottishritehospital.org/
Billingsley Consulting Group is a training and communications firm designed to help businesses, associations, and educational institutions grow through personal and professional development. Claire Billingsley has experience coaching managers on social and communication skills, leadership skills, time management and organizational skills, personnel management, as well as personal and professional development. Claire held leadership and management positions with Sylvan Learning Systems, FASTSIGNS International, and TONI&GUY Hairdressing Academy. With over 20 years of business experience, she learned the strategies and skills necessary to lead, manage, and motivate employees spread all over the world. Claire is a graduate of Emporia State University, a Certified Franchise Executive through the International Franchise Association and a trained executive business coach by Newfield Network in Boulder, CO. She is an active Board member and previous Chairman of the Board at The University of North Texas Professional Leadership Program, College of Business.
Calling on her background in Improvisational comedy, Claire’s keynote speeches, breakout sessions and training workshops use participatory-style training methods that teach practical knowledge and skills through highly interactive methodologies and real life business lessons. Claire’s programs take the skills and guiding principles taught through improvisational comedy and demonstrates how they transfer to the workplace. Her techniques help individuals and organizations foster innovation, build confidence, take initiative, improve communication skills, collaborate, take risks and enhance creativity.
In 2010, Claire was named one of the “Top 25 Women to Watch” in Dallas by the Dallas Business Journal.
Claire is a published author of “Circle Up”, co-author of “The Owners’ Guide”, and most recently, “Spirit Fed Entrepreneur”, which in two days reached the Amazon Best Seller List.
In the fall of 2016, Claire launched her Internet TV show “Coffee with Claire”. New shows air every Friday morning at 9 am and available 24/7 on the Women’s Broadcast Television Network WBTVN.tv/channel/coffee-with-claire, and on- demand on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick (just to name a few) and on the Apple and Android phone app Womenontv, reaching over 30 million subscribers daily.
Claire is a certified NLP Practitioner, and a certified Laughter Yoga leader.
Topics:
- Benefits of laugher in the workplace
- Improvisational comedy and business: how they can work together
- Health benefits of laughter
Connect with Claire:
Website | TV | Facebook | E-Mail
Not many people can claim to have literally created not only an entire software category but as a result also a global multi-billion dollar industry. Mike is only one of two guys that did, the other being his past business partner. Born and raised in Chicago, Mike started his career with IBM in the pre-PC Mainframe era and was classically trained as a Marketing Rep (a fancy way of saying “Sales”) in their 6-month deep-dive intensive Sales Training School of which he graduated 6 out of 66 in his national class. He went on to have a very successful career with IBM who instilled in him many of the principles that he applied later as a software entrepreneur.
Mike has experienced both success and failure as an entrepreneur and lives by the credo Dare Greatly! - Fail to Succeed! Audiences find Mike exceptionally, and vulnerably, transparent and authentic that captures their hearts because of his relate-ability and enthuses the human spirit in his audiences to rise above the norm in realizing their greatest potential.
Mike’s career has truly been uniquely, irrefutably, and intensely focused on effecting meaningful relationships. As a software entrepreneur he developed world-class tools to enable people to realize and achieve more effective, meaningful, real, and connected relationships in both their business as well as their personal landscape of networks.
Mike is best known as the Co-Founder and Co-Inventor of ACT!, the product that literally created the entire Relationship Management software category and global industry and that has been purchased by over 10 million people in the world. Still on the market today after 31 years ACT! has always been acknowledged as the catalyst that created the CRM multi-billion industry.
Mike has spoken to over 250,000 people worldwide as the Keynote Speaker for companies such as Toshiba, Compaq, UT-Dallas, University of Illinois, IDG Publications, the California Professional Women Conference, Singapore Business Expositions, and numerous sales conferences among others as well as speaking on stage with other technology industry titans such as Masayoshi Son, the Founder & CEO of Softbank. Known as The Connection Expert Mike helps people and businesses build substantive and sustainable relationships that enables greater achievement and stronger networks from which all livelihoods depend. Mike can be reached at Mike@MikeMuhney.com.
In January 2015 Mike was recognized in a FORBES article as one of the “25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch in 2015” along with such notables as Tim Ferriss and Keith Ferrazzi.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johncorcoran/2015/01/08/25-professional-networking-experts-to-watch-in-2015/
Topics: 1. The real “R” in CRM is not about Relationships, but something more important 2. Everybody Sells, making that 1-degree of difference 3. Business is a Contact Sport - Success, Failure and What’s Next
Connect with Mike at www.MikeMuhney.com
Abe Nadimi is a serial entrepreneur, business consultant and Founder of the Kinetic Experience, an innovative school that equips new and experienced entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and connections to succeed in their business. He is also the Co-Founder of Social Smoke, the largest manufacturer of Hookah Tobacco in the USA. Social Smoke was ranked on the INC 500 and featured on CNN Money. Topics: * Proximity advice vs Expert advice * Mastering human relationships * What it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur * Value added selling * Developing the entrepreneurial mindset * Reframing limiting beliefs * Applying engineering concepts to business
Connect with Abe: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Support Abe’s Causes: * Raising funds to eradicate child sex trafficking via http://www.kristihouse.org/
On this episode, we discuss Kim’s experience publishing her first book and how she became an Amazon Best Selling Author.
Topics:
- The process of content creation: creating a book without “writing” it
- The difference between publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing
- Editing, formatting, and the importance of Beta-Readers
- Cover design and book distribution
- Speaking engagements and authorship
Kim is a West Texas girl through and through still residing in her home town of Odessa, TX. Since 1991, she has been a steady figure in her community as a Fitness and Nutrition expert with backgrounds in twirling, dance, aerobics, figure body building, cooking, running, and 70.3 Ironman triathlons. It’s been Kim’s passion to help others achieve their fitness and health goals through personal training, group exercise, nutritional counseling and programs, healthy cooking classes, videos, writing, life coaching, and more.
Kim owns “Get Fit With Kim, L.L.C.” and “Cooking with Kim” for which she has been awarded the Odessa American Reader’s Choice Award for Best Chef in 2013, 2014, and 2016.
She is the author of FITNESS. FOOD. FAITH: Your Eternal “Why” for Everlasting Results and the How to Eat Pie, Too! Cookbook which features deliciously healthy recipes from her award-winning cooking classes. Kim is also a monthly contributor for the health and wellness magazine, “Be Well Magazine.”
Kim is a regular on the CBS Lifestyle TV show, “Studio 7,” where she shares her real-life solutions and tips for healthy living and cooking.
She is dedicated to serving her community through service on local boards, missions, corporate wellness programs, and speaking engagements. Her passion for teaching kids about exercise, nutrition, and health extends into her home Church and their extended missions in other countries.
Kim’s philosophy is:
Get help with what you don’t know. Do the best you can. Pray over the rest, and move on with life. She believes to truly be healthy, one must continue to grow in mind, body, and spirit through healthy lifestyle changes. She is passionately committed to helping others adopt a healthier lifestyle while ensuring they achieve their desired results through any of the services she offers.
Kim’s certifications include:
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
- CrossFit Endurance Coach
- USA Triathlon Coach
- NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
- NASM Senior Exercise Specialist
- Positional Isometrics Coach
- Rossiter Coach
- AFAA Group Exercise Instructor
- R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified Instructor
- And many sub-categories
Purchase book http://getfitwithkimtoday.com/book/
Claim FREE Gifts for purchasing book www.fitnessfoodfaith.net
SOCIAL LINKS
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Website | Linkedin | Twitter
Kim is a West Texas girl through and through still residing in her home town of Odessa, TX. Since 1991, she has been a steady figure in her community as a Fitness and Nutrition expert with backgrounds in twirling, dance, aerobics, figure body building, cooking, running, and 70.3 Ironman triathlons. It’s been Kim’s passion to help others achieve their fitness and health goals through personal training, group exercise, nutritional counseling and programs, healthy cooking classes, videos, writing, life coaching, and more.
Kim owns “Get Fit With Kim, L.L.C.” and “Cooking with Kim” for which she has been awarded the Odessa American Reader’s Choice Award for Best Chef in 2013, 2014, and 2016.
She is the author of FITNESS. FOOD. FAITH: Your Eternal “Why” for Everlasting Results and the How to Eat Pie, Too! Cookbook which features deliciously healthy recipes from her award-winning cooking classes. Kim is also a monthly contributor for the health and wellness magazine, “Be Well Magazine.”
Kim is a regular on the CBS Lifestyle TV show, “Studio 7,” where she shares her real-life solutions and tips for healthy living and cooking.
She is dedicated to serving her community through service on local boards, missions, corporate wellness programs, and speaking engagements. Her passion for teaching kids about exercise, nutrition, and health extends into her home Church and their extended missions in other countries.
Kim’s philosophy is:
Get help with what you don’t know. Do the best you can. Pray over the rest, and move on with life. She believes to truly be healthy, one must continue to grow in mind, body, and spirit through healthy lifestyle changes. She is passionately committed to helping others adopt a healthier lifestyle while ensuring they achieve their desired results through any of the services she offers.
Kim’s certifications include:
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Fitness Nutrition Specialist
- CrossFit Endurance Coach
- USA Triathlon Coach
- NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
- NASM Senior Exercise Specialist
- Positional Isometrics Coach
- Rossiter Coach
- AFAA Group Exercise Instructor
- R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified Instructor
- And many sub-categories
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
- Getting healthy doesn’t have to be super hard or time consuming. I love offering a fresh approach to fitness and nutrition that’s “real” and achievable.
- Setting yourself up for success or failure lies in your perspective NOT your will power.
- How faith plays a vital role in your overall and long term health: my struggle with emotional eating and competitiveness (rooted in self-worth issues) that lead to my quitting the sport of Triathlon and ultimately writing my book.
Purchase book http://getfitwithkimtoday.com/book/
Claim FREE Gifts for purchasing book www.fitnessfoodfaith.net
SOCIAL LINKS
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Website | Linkedin | Twitter
Hollen Meyer is a Doctor of Chiropractic. She’s been an employee, a business owner – created a J.O.B. for herself, then expanded her practice with a team of doctors. This has also allowed her to follow her passion and her calling to increase her reach for “exponentially healing.” She has since created an online health & wellness program (“Own Your Health Revolution”), she’s the spokesperson for Functional Health & Wellness, along with mentoring other healthcare professionals across the nation on increasing their revenue streams for a better quality of care for our planet.
Dr. Hollen Meyer is a transformational Speaker to inspire doctors and communities to take ownership of their position in life in order to create a revolution for an upgrade in their future and their influence. She has been interviewed on CBS multiple times, featured in many magazines, as well as a guest of numerous radio shows.
- Creator of "Own Rev 90" - 90 Day Challenge of Total Health (Mind, Body, Spirit)
- Creator of "Own Your Health Revolution" - Online Wellness Program (Mind, Body, Spirit)
- Co-Founder, 'Get Outta Your Head' Health Empowerment Seminar Series
- Creator, Multiple Revenue Streams for Doctors
- Transformational Speaker / Educator / Influencer / Entrepreneur
- Interviewed on CBS - 'Changing the Face of Healthcare'
- Interviewed on CBS - guest on the Show - 'Focus on Health'
- Featured in Frisco Style Magazine, "Women in Business"
- Featured in The Best in Collin County Magazine, "Top Doctors"
- Featured in Gigare' Magazine, "Top 25 Minds to Follow in 2017"
- Featured in 'Voyage Dallas' Magazine: July 2017 issue
Connect with Dr. Hollen Meyer: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants...he grows people...he grows ideas. Jeff is a problem-solver, understanding that doing more with less is a 21st century mandate. Faced with a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification project, a demand for excellence, high productivity, and with a stagnant budget, Jeff knew that growing the people was critical to growing the plants. Understanding that all humans either have or strive for the innate elements of Greatness, Resiliency, Opportunity and Wisdom, Jeff developed his GROW-theory into an impactful management and professional development leadership program for his staff.
Taking his grounds employees, affectionately known as “weeders”, and developing them into “leaders” has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University. His message rings true for any industry leader or manager looking to grow a high-performance and dedicated workforce.
Topics:
- Weeders into Leaders, creating a culture change in the workplace
- Paycheck to Purpose
- Menial to Meaningful: How to cultivate pride and ownership
- Culture trumps strategy
- Great teams are getting beyond barriers to beliefs
- How companies and universities can build effective training programs
and systems that promote an individual’s innate ability to grow
Connect with Jeff:
Website | Facebook | Linkedin | Twitter
Dustin Joost is most passionate about how technology can empower individuals to achieve collective impact. As VP of Sales and Marketing for YourCause, he leads a team responsible for building the Global Good Network, partnering with companies to connect their employees to the causes they care about through employee giving, volunteering, and corporate philanthropy technology. Joining YourCause as an early employee, he has overseen the Global Good Network’s growth to more than 250 corporations, supporting more than 7 million employees across 170 countries. YourCause has helped corporations and their employees give nearly $2B to charities and track over 30M volunteer hours. He's also a partner and board member for Social Venture Partners Dallas, board member for the Dallas Heroes Project, mentor for the University of North Texas' Professional Leadership Program, and formerly co-founded Sales Hacker DFW and served as a board member for Digital Dallas.
Topics:
- The YourCause Story
- The New Workforce
- The Motivations for People to Work – Money, Status, and Purpose
- Understanding Purpose
- How Purpose Translates to Motivating Sales Teams
- Social Impact as a Way to Cultivate Purpose
Connect with Dustin:
Linkedin | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Connect with YourCause:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Julian Placino is a Recruiting Professional with 11 years of experience in agency and corporate staffing. He’s been instrumental in advancing the careers of hundreds of technology, creative and sales professionals around the country. Today, he leads talent acquisition for Bottle Rocket Studios, one of the premier mobile development firms in the world.
Julian is the Creator of the Pathways to Success Podcast in iTunes where he conducts in-depth interviews with world-class performers to discover their mindsets, tactics, and behaviors. He has interviewed CEO’s, New York Times bestselling authors, TEDx speakers, celebrity athletes, company founders, leading entrepreneurs, and prolific thought leaders.
Leveraging the experience, knowledge, and resources of the Pathways to Success network, Julian founded the Pathways to Success Training Co. which provides corporate training solutions in sales, leadership, career development, and wellness.
Having a unique and engaging presentational style, Julian was signed to the theatrical and broadcast division of one of the most prestigious talent agencies in the country, Kim Dawson. He has done acting, modeling, and voiceover work for AT&T, Ford, NFL, American Heart Association, DCCCD, Edward Jones, Hilti USA, ABM Aviation, Orthofix, and more.
Connect with Me!
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
Donnie Boivin is Success Coach, Speaker, and an all-around good guy. He spent over 18 years as a straight-commission salesperson, executive, and ultimately sales trainer. He has spent years motivating and inspiring thousands of people to get out of their own way and RUN LIKE HELL. He's known as the go-to coach for helping people achieve higher levels of success by discovering their passions and then teaching them how to go for it.
Donnie Boivin challenges success minded people, and entrepreneurs to tackle their fears and find success that they know is there. His no-nonsense "Jarhead Gentle" style inspires people to take action and grow. Combining his story with those of everyday people who have faced challenges in life, he helps Bad-Asses reach their goals.
Topics:
- Finding Your Passion – How to find your inner Badass
- Chasing Your Destiny – Run Like Hell towards your dreams and the universe will take care of the rest
- Going Big & Loud – Everyday you have to do the things that scares you
Connect with Donnie: Download his eBook “That’s Not How You Journal. Jackass!” https://www.donnieboivin.com/jackass-journal/
Check out his monthly coaching program. “Becoming a Champion” at https://www.donnieboivin.com/coaching/
Website: https://www.donnieboivin.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SuccessChamp
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donnie_boivin/
Russ Riddle is a senior legal executive with 12 years of in-house and 14 years of law firm experience in guiding C-Suite leaders and senior managers through the legal gauntlets of modern business.
His law practice has served such notable clients as Barney® the purple dinosaur, Bob the Builder®, Thomas the Tank Engine®, the voices of Jimmy Neutron® and Larry the Cucumber®, as well as countless companies and entrepreneurs.
Russ is a past president of the North Texas Chapter of the National Speakers Association and currently serves nationally as Chair of NSA’s Chapter Leadership Committee.
He’s the author of two books: Lawyer Up – The Smart Way and Persuasive vs. Abrasive – The judges have ruled, as well as the intellectual property manual Corral Your Cash Cow.
On this episode, we discuss how to improve your ability to negotiate and persuade.
Connect with Russ: * http://www.russriddle.com/ * russriddle@verizon.net * russ@anomalyatlaw.com
Dylan Rafaty is the Founder & Chief Navigation Officer at DylanListed. DylanListed leads the way in providing Transition Support Services for Families of People with Disabilities and assisting Businesses achieve Disability Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Dylan is also the Founder, Executive Director/Chairman of DylanListed Connect. DLC is a Texas 501c3 Nonprofit membership-based organization focused on Cross-Disability Community Building, Social Engagement with Abled Population through Community Education. Lastly, Dylan serves on a number of local, state and international boards to assist organizations, school districts and governments. Topics: * Social Impact involves Collaboration * Diversity & Inclusion impacts / supports Social Entrepreneurship * How “One Person” Can Achieve in Making Social Change Through Collaboration
Connect with Dylan: Website | Facebook | Twitter 469-487-3199 dylan@dylanlisted.com
Bryan Townsend is the Co-Founder of Trigger’s Toys, a non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate the financial and emotional stress of sick children and their families. Together with his wife and Co-Founder Stacey Townsend, have raised over a million dollars towards the mission of Trigger’s Toys.
Bryan would tell you that Trigger’s Toys started because he needed to scratch a personal itch to give back to the community. Little did he know that one trip to the hospital with his dog Trigger would ignite a burning passion to help hospitalized children and their families in need.
In his for profit career, Bryan is the VP of Global Sales at The 86 Co. which creates spirits with some of the best distillers and distilleries from around the world.
On this episode, Bryan and I discuss how Trigger’s Toys came to be and how you too can start your own non-profit to give back to the community.
Connect with Trigger's Toys
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Jay Wong is a serial entrepreneur, business advisor, real estate investor and host of The Inner Changemaker; rated #1 Self-Help Podcast on iTunes.
Jay’s mission is to create empowering media that summarizes all of the great lessons covered in on his show by other successful changemakers, in hopes that these combined journeys will help business owners grow their business through online marketing and elevate their leadership.
With interviews from game-changing entrepreneurs such as Bob Proctor (The Secret (movie)) Sean Stephenson (American Therapist and top Motivational Speaker), Lisa Nichols (personal development giant) Grant Cardone (Multi-millionaire and real estate mogul) and many other prominent names around the world, it's no surprise that his podcast sits consistently on top of the podcasting charts and is actively listened to in 123+ countries.
In October 2016, his podcast was even featured at Toronto Downtown’s busiest intersection, Yonge and Dundas square, highlighting the message of what can happen when you begin to tackle the seemingly impossible in life.
He recently got named as one of the top 40 Millennial Influencers to follow in 2018 and regularly inspires audiences of entrepreneurs, change makers, and thought leaders at some of the most prestigious conferences and seminars around the world. * Lessons learned from interviewing high impact achievers like Grant Cardone, Sean Stephenson and Lisa Nichols * How to find your gifts and leverage them for maximum achievement * How to move from fear to personal power * How being Asian has become an unfair advantage
Connect with Jay: Website | iTunes | Stitcher Make sure to checkout Jay’s NEW audio training: “How To Be The Leader You Truly Are”: https://theinnerchangemaker.com/leadership
Andrew is the founder and CEO of Louder Co., a company of Operations Specialists that are driven to help their clients operate more efficiently, experience higher profits, and achieve growth faster. Louder Co.’s clients have coined them as their Chief Improvement Officer where they’ve generated over $100M in revenue, $100M in savings, and countless hours of operational efficiencies for those clients. Louder Co. has been built to take on fun, impactful projects to make a lasting impact on there growing clients.
Andrew’s spent the vast majority of his career in Management Consulting, working for big name firms like KPMG and EY in their Strategy and Operations advisory practices. Over the years, he’s served over 25 clients in 15 different industries and sectors ranging in sizes like AT&T, Bank of America to mid-market to small businesses. Louder Co. focuses on clients ranging from $10M to $100M in annual revenues, bringing their big name experiences to the lower-mid market where they value that so much. In addition to helping make businesses better, Andrew has it engrained in his DNA to improve communities through volunteer efforts, charitable donations, and pro bono projects. "Love Louder" is Louder Co.’s charitable focus - giving, serving, and leading with their hearts. They’ve donated thousands of dollars to various organizations, and served numerous organizations through volunteer experiences. He’s a Partner at Social Venture Partners, an organization that increases the capacity of non-profits through pro bono consulting services and grants. He’s also a board member of Digital Dallas, an organization with the mission of bringing the technology community of Dallas together and known for Digital Fight Club, an exciting event where technology luminaries debate over trending topics in technology. He’s recently been welcomed on the board of Relationships First, an organization that is improving relationships, families, communities, and economic health in our cities. Andrew graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Business Management. He pitched for the Club Baseball team and started an organization on campus called Social Hispanic Aggies, becoming the largest multi-cultural organization on campus in just two years. Andrew is the son to two amazing parents, the middle brother of a loving sister and brother, the husband to an incredibly supportive wife, the father to two amazing children, all of which make up his why. Connect with Andrew and Louder Co. Website - https://www.louderco.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/louderco/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/louderco_/?hl=en Twitter - https://twitter.com/onelouderco
From his home in St. Paul, MN Bob Stromberg travels continually performing his very unique blend of original story, standup and shtick. His work has left lasting impressions on Fortune 500 companies, raised multimillions for non-profits, garnered literary and theater awards and broken box office records in the US and Europe. The London Times said “ He’s a genuinely funny man”. The Chicago Sun Times called him, “... a mesmerizing physical comedian.” Most impressively, Bob has joined a very small group of elite artists who have stayed prolific and profitably busy for over forty years. How’s he done it? By “Mastering the Craft of Creativity”. In his online class, Bob shares three profound, transforming disciplines that lead to creating a rich, personal reservoir of original ideas.
- The Creative Process
- Filling the Creative Reservoir
- How to transform ideas into reality
- Creativity and the Art of Success
Connect with Bob: Website - http://bobstromberg.com/ Online Course - http://bobstromberg.com/masteringthecraftofcreativity/ Free 30 minute creativity training video - http://bobstromberg.com/Pathways/
They say that one of they keys to successful entrepreneurship is to find a person’s pain points and create a solution for them. This is what Joe Scott’s business Cankerboy does - literally. After suffering with canker sores his entire life, Joe created Cankerboy.com as a blog to post research and test and review products to serve as an information hub for people like himself. Over time, he discovered a simple vitamin formula that worked and now sells it as a supplement you can order by subscription. Joe Scott is also the Creator of the Answers With Joe YouTube Channel which currently has more than 75,000 subscribers. In this episode, we discuss: * Why you should have a side hustle even if you love your job * How Joe created a business by, “scratching his own itch.” * How an entrepreneurial mindset can help advance your corporate career * Balancing your side hustle with your day job
Connect with Joe: Cankerboy YouTube Website Instagram Twitter
After growing up in a small town, Joe Scott became an advertising copywriter by day and screenwriter by night, making the indie film Ocean Front Property in 2005, and serving as a screenwriter on multiple indie films. He eventually turned his attention to YouTube where he created a channel called Answers With Joe, which currently has nearly 75,000 subscribers. He works with businesses helping them manage their YouTube channels and runs his own business called Cankerboy where he sells an oral health product of his own creation. In this episode, we discuss: * How to build an audience on YouTube * How to make money on YouTube * How to build community on YouTube * Understanding the YouTube algorithm * What content works and doesn’t work on YouTube
Connect with Joe: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/jnightandday Website - https://answerswithjoe.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/answerswithjoe/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/answerswithjoe?lang=en Cankerboy - http://www.cankerboy.com/
Robert James Collier is the Founder of Entrepreneurs Dinner which hosts dinners for entrepreneurs, freelancers, models, artists, creatives and more, to share:
- What their business is
- What their biggest challenge is
- How they can help others
These events are held at beautiful and exclusive private venues. The Entrepreneurs Dinner experience is complete with private chefs cooking delicious 4-course meals, bartenders serving drinks and videographers to capture the entire event.
Robert was recently invited to give a TEDx talk on, “How Great Businesses Close the Intimacy Gap.” On this episode, we discuss his experience as a TEDx speaker and how he’s continued to evolve as an entrepreneur.
To learn more about Entrepreneurs Dinner go to http://entrepreneursdinner.com/apply
Connect with Robert:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.james.collier
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertjamescollier/
Brandon Mersier is the Creator and Founder of DopeFit (Defying Other People’s Expectations Forever Internally Training), whose mission is to inspire 1 billion pounds of weight-loss around the world. After losing 120 lbs, Brandon has set out to help others achieve their weight-loss and fitness goals. On this episode, we discuss Brandon’s transformational journey and keys to losing the weight and keeping it off. Topics: * How to take small steps towards massive weight-loss * Body weight training & cardio tips * Dieting for weight-loss * Developing mindset for permanent change * Critical habits for sustained weight-loss
**Connect with Brandon:** * Website
- Team Billion Pounds Down
Raj is an experienced business consultant and for over 20 years has been involved in business ventures across several verticals as a consultant, owner, investor and advisor.
He has a personal passion for strategy and vision building that has allowed him to lead successful strategic initiatives for both profit and non-profit organizations. And he is an evangelist for the Dallas startup ecosystem and community builder.
Raj is a firm believer in contributing back to society and has given back by conducting personal growth seminars for teens, mentoring MBA students and entrepreneur camps. He has also served on the board of for profit and non-profit organizations.
Education, BA in Liberal Arts from UNT with a concentration in Business and International Studies and an MBA in Global Leadership
Topics: * Developing your mindset for success * Visualization, self-awareness and consistency * Goal-setting
Connect with Raj: * Website * Book
Calvin Carter is the Founder and CEO of Bottle Rocket Studios, a multidisciplinary mobile studio that connects future-focused brands to their customers through sophisticated yet simple mobile experiences. Prior to launching Bottle Rocket, Calvin ran a private equity and business development company that completed many successful projects and made equity investments into 16 companies, many of which were technology focused. He has founded or co-founded several other businesses, including i.con interactive, an Internet software development and professional services company. This company eventually merged with seven other Internet firms to form Luminant Worldwide, a publicly-traded company with $160 million in revenue and over 1,000 professionals. Outside of Bottle Rocket, Calvin serves on numerous corporate advisory boards and was president of the Dallas Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization, an international membership organization of more than 5,500 business owners worldwide. He later served on the President’s Council of EO and as its North American Regional Director. Calvin holds a BA in Accounting and BA in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy degrees from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of both the Stagen Integral Leadership Program and Transformational Leadership Program.
Topics: * Figure out your values early on. Share them with everyone you meet. * Don’t do things to impress your friends. Do things you love. * Don’t have priorities. Have a purpose.
Digital Marketing Strategist and entrepreneur Joel Widmer understands how to help businesses systematize marketing success. He is the Founder & CEO of Dallas-based Fluxe Digital Marketing—a marketing shop that specializes in helping companies turn their best ideas into consistent content for lead generation and retention without writing a word. Fluxe was started after Widmer saw too many brilliant people and businesses struggle through the same grind year after year—trying to create their own content and market it. Especially when they know they should be working on growing their business - not writing another article. The problem is outsourcing content isn’t reliable and doing it right internally means hiring a team for the research, writing, graphics, editing, publishing and promotion. Then you’re left to manage the process every month. That’s where Fluxe comes in. Fluxe works by helping smart businesses create, produce & promote world-class content through a customized, one-on-one interview process. This unique process ultimately saves Widmer’s clients valuable time without sacrificing the client’s writing style. Fluxe becomes your full dedicated content marketing team for less than one employee. In addition, Widmer loves teaching and has created multiple online courses for 15,000+ students. Based in Grapevine, Texas, with roots in Oregon and Tennessee, when he’s not pursuing his passion for helping amazing companies communicate ideas and stories, you can find him trying a new restaurants, snowboarding and spending time with his wife and son. Topics: * Building an effective marketing strategy vs flying by the seat of your pants * The process (or struggle) of brainstorming, researching and coming up with new content consistently * Finding the way you create content the most naturally. Not everyone is a writer, there's many other ways to create great content other than writing * Promoting your content to get it seen by the right people * Generating leads, optimizing your website, SEO, email sequences and automation and all that nerdy stuff * Building authority and thought leadership in an age where anybody can claim anything * What it takes to build REAL authority
**Mentioned Resources:** * Getting started with the Facebook Pixel
- Trint - Cheap machine transcription for podcasts
- Voicebase - You get 50 hours free with a new account at that URL.
- https://cl.ly/n5l1 - A short gif tutorial on how to start Google's voice typing in Google Docs.
Connect with Joel: * Website - https://fluxedigitalmarketing.com/
Joel’s FREE Resources: * Target Persona Builder - Worksheet to fully define and understand your customer * Year of Content Planner - Create a years' worth of content in 1 hour
Jasmin Brand is President of DARBY JAMES, an experiential marketing agency and digital publisher dedicated to American cities and the people and brands that make them great. DARBY JAMES specializes in building continuous online and offline engagement using strategy, creative content, influencer management and strategic events.
Jasmin’s diverse clients have included: Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau, City of Dallas, YMCA, Mockingbird Station, Watters Creek , Elfa, Greek Food Festival of Dallas, US Conference of Mayors, Paul Quinn College, UNT Dallas, and Austin College to name a few.
A former marketing executive with an extensive background in large scale campaigns, sales, strategy and consumer engagement, Jasmin is also passionate about creating and growing online communities. She also serves as a digital media consultant, collaborating with for profit and not profit companies around the country.
Jasmin graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Southern Methodist University. She completed her Master’s Degree in Education in 2011. She is a 2011 graduate of the Dallas Regional Chamber's program, Leadership Dallas. In November 2011, Jasmin became the first ever recipient of the Young Professional Leadership ATHENA Award presented by the Dallas Regional Chamber and KPMG.
Her reputation as a city-wide influencer was further solidified when she created Beats By Her, an innovative branding and performance initiative for female independent artists in the summer of 2016. Since its inception, Beats By Her has provided extensive access and opportunities for Dallas’ talented female artists and has plans to expand to other cities in 2018.
With a goal to further expand and diversify DFW’s entrepreneurial landscape, Jasmin accepted an invitation in 2017 to serve as CEO for Launch DFW, an interactive digital media company on a mission to create, inspire, and support the future of startups, technology and business in North Texas.
Her duties include leading the digital media company’s marketing, editorial and outreach efforts.
Topics:
- How entrepreneurs can build engaged communities that thrive online and offline
- Why businesses should also be publishers
- Innovation, startup success and diversity
Connect with Jasmin: * Website: http://launchdfw.com * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasminbrand * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminbrands/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasminBrand?lang=en
On this episode of the Pathways to Success, we discuss how to bridge the gap between Millennials and Baby Boomers. Tony Fleo is the CEO of Social Venture Parters Dallas. He has more than 30 years of experience in assisting enterprises grow in organizational strength, funding, and staff and board development. His extensive background in psychology and systems theory, coupled with his hands-on experience leading organizations to fulfill their missions, enables him to bridge the gap between theory and practice. Tony serves as the CEO of Social Venture Partners Dallas, an organization of over 160 engaged professionals dedicated to helping social enterprises and philanthropists thrive. Tony holds the CFRE credential for fund development and a certificate for non-profit management. Tony has presented at national and international conferences on topics ranging from human development to systems development. He is a native of Pittsburgh, P.A. and attended Duquesne University where he received a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology. Tony is married to an event planner and knows more about weddings than any man ever should, has three adult children, and makes his home in Dallas, Texas.
Sean Caho is the Director of Strategy & Innovation of Social Venture Partners Dallas. He is a strategist, entrepreneur, and marketer who uses classical wisdom and contemporary process to help organization pierce the ambiguity that surrounds their goals and capitalize on new opportunities. In his role at Social Venture Partners Dallas, he is focused on developing the organization’s impact investing activities, expanding its corporate programs, and overseeing communications. Prior to joining SVP Dallas, Sean founded or co-founded multiple businesses, including a full-service digital marketing agency and an accelerator program for startups in real estate technology, wherein he played active, operational roles. Sean’s career began as a business analyst at a boutique venture capital firm operating in China and North America. He is a graduate of Baylor’s Business Fellows Program where he had an advisor gracious enough to let him spend as much time studying classics and philosophy as business. He continues to split his time between these pursuits, believing that wisdom endures while methods change. Topics: * The different in values * The power of community and substantial relationships * Culture, values, and conversation * Mentoring and reverse mentoring * Seeking community * Bridging the gap
Connect with Social Venture Partners Dallas * Website * Facebook * Instagram * Twitter
Angela Wagner is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, Life & Wellness Coach, Certified Yoga Teacher, and podcaster. She founded her successful power yoga studio, YogaSport, in 2004, and in 2010 launched the Spark program – a guided program that helps busy people create time, stress less, and enjoy life more. In her coaching work, she teaches women to go from overwhelm and exhaustion to freedom, joy, and inspiration.
Take the first step towards clarity with her free 7 Day Challenge: 7 Simple Steps To Make Your Life Sparkle So You Can Stress Less And Do More at www.angelawagnercoaching.com and listen to her Spark podcast on iTunes.
Connect with Angela:
- Email – podcast@angelawagnercoaching.com
- Website- www.angelawagnercoaching.com
- Yoga Website – www.yogasportdallas.com
- Instagram – @CoachAWags
- Facebook – @CoachAWags
Heather Ann Havenwood, is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on digital marketing, sales coaching, and online publishing business strategies. Heather Ann has been named Top 50 Must Follow Women Entrepreneur's for 2017 by Huffington Post. She is also called Chief Sexy Boss™ (from her Amazon BEST SELLER book Sexy Boss™ How Female Entrepreneurship is Changing the Rule Book and Beating the Big Boys and others call her an 'Icon Creator' or a 'Wizard Behind the Curtain'. In 2006 she started, developed and grew an online information marketing publishing company from ground zero to over $1 million in sales in less than 12 months. Starting without a list, a product, a name or an offer, Heather Ann molded her business partner into a successful guru now known as an expert in his field. She has instructed, coached and promoted hundreds of entrepreneurs leading them down the path to success in building a lucrative business from their knowledge and leveraging it online.
Heather Ann currently is the Author of many books including Sexy Boss™ How the Empowerment of Women are changing the Rulebook for Money, Success and Sex and The Game of Dating and How to Play it: A rule book for divorced men stepping back into the game. (Found on Amazon)
Heather Ann is now a nationally syndicated radio show host of ‘The Win’ where she shares her incredible story of success and loss on the entrepreneur journey, and her true happiness in a completely compelling and vulnerable way that audiences relate to and always learn from. She talks about achieving ‘The Winners Edge’, from “losing it all’ and discovering her true passion in owning her own businesses and serving her clients by helping them achieve their goals.
Topics: * How to start an online business * Good and bad online business ideas * Measurement marketing * Sales like a Boss * Chat bots
Connect with Heather Ann Havenwood: * www.coachwithheather.com * FREE GIFT: Text “SEXY” to 72000 to get 3 free chapters of her audio book or visit http://sexybossinc.com/ * Power Guesting: Insider Secrets to Profit From Being A Podcasting Guest
Andy Costa is a world-renowned Emmy Award Winning documentary filmmaker. Since he was a toddler, Andy was fascinated by storytelling. He would spend countless hours playing storytelling vinyl records and would constantly ask his parents to tell him, "just one more" story. He began his film storytelling journey at the age of 12 when he won a Super8 camera. Throughout his 25 years in filmmaking, Andy has won multiple awards including a Lone Star Emmy and the 1st place award in the Ethic Experience category of the National Association of Telecommunication Officers and Advisors in 2013. He has produced videos for NFL and NBA athletes and coaches as well as best selling authors and high-profile speakers such as Tom Ziglar, Brian Tracy, Seth Godin, John C. Maxwell, Dave Ramsey and many more. Andy is also a professional speaker and has won 7 storytelling awards. Andy’s Work: Zig Ziglar Documentary: You Were Born To Win Emmy Winner 2013: The Art of Lap Ngo - World Painter Connect with Andy: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Andy is giving away 10 FREE copies of his latest documentary, You Were Born To Win to the first 10 listeners of the Pathways to Success who take advantage of this LIMITED TIME OFFER!
Jason Croft is a Video Marketing Strategist. In a nutshell, Jason helps businesses make money with videos. With over 25 years of media experience he has a proven track record of helping businesses build successful video platforms that convert. On this episode, Jason coaches me on how to launch my own YouTube Channel. Topics: * How to develop a channel concept * How to make compelling content * How to market your YouTube Channel * How to utilize freelancers to improve production quality * YouTube equipment for newbies * Editing software you should and shouldn’t use * Essential tools for YouTube
Connect with Jason:
Website Facebook Instagram Linkedin Twitter
Cecilia Stevenson is an accomplished Freelance Video Producer and Editor who is a rare example of someone who doesn't just talk about her faith, but lives it as well. Cecilia has been involved in the production of videos for FedEx Office, American Heart Association, Texas A&M Athletic Department, Petmate, the Diocese of Dallas and many others.
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Cecilia's interest in video production started in high school when she got into making music videos with her brothers. After graduating high school, she went to college at the great Texas A&M University to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication Media Studies. She graduated in May of 2014 and in January of 2015 moved to North Dallas to work as an intern for a local video production company, Eyecon Video. After 4 months of interning with Eyecon, she was hired on full time as their Production Coordinator. After a year and a half of working full time at Eyecon, she decided to leave at the end of 2016 to pursue freelancing. And that's where she's been since January of 2017 - living the freelance life, enjoying every second of it, and thanking God every day for the opportunities he has placed before her.
Topics: * Tips to succeed as a freelancer * How Cecilia gets booked for freelance jobs * How to grow your network through building quality relationships * What role faith plays in Cecilia's personal and professional life * The importance of finding your passion and doing meaningful work
Connect with Cecilia:
Website
YouTube
Andrew Jones left a career in music to teach university writing and English literature. After traveling around the U.S. as a silver bullet for artists with major label development deals and songwriting for Michael Jackson’s ill-fated comeback album, Andrew became a published poet and won an international award for his research on the symbolic power of language in science fiction.
Now, Andrew balances his professional and artistic life in pursuit of perfecting clear, intentional expression. He continues to write award-winning work, this time for large companies. He has also resumed life as a musician and produces emerging songwriters and artists across the country.
- The creative process
- Keys to successful writing
- How to induce creative states
- Breaking through writers block
- Thoughts about “Smart Drugs”
- Writing rituals
- Why Andrew writes with pen and paper
- Lo-fi and Hi-fi writing tools
- The editing process
Connect with Andrew at HearAndrewJones.com. His latest release, Sound for Bombs, is available on andrewjones.bandcamp.com.
Joshua Ponton is a Fitness Entrepreneur and the Founder of Renegade Bootcamps DFW. Renegade was created for people who have had trouble losing weight in the past and have been failed by countless gyms and weight-loss programs. In addition to workout classes, renegade has a proven method of creating results through accountability and progress evaluation. For anyone whose ever felt stuck in any area of exercise, nutrition or recovery, Renegade can be the solution for you. Topics: * Developing the mind in order to transform the body * How to conquer limiting beliefs * They keys to making permanent change * How to avoid self sabotage * Finding your passion and purpose * Josh’s entrepreneurial story * Building a great business culture * Why customer service is everything * Renegade fitness methodology
Connect with Josh: * https://www.facebook.com/RBCtraining/ * http://renegadebootcampsdfw.com/ * http://www.humanility.org/ * Josh’s Cell Number!!! 469-401-0588
**MOAR Creative** is a Brand Ignition Agency. They ignite the spark within brands, unlocking their potential and maximizing their impact. They do this through brand strategy, storytelling, and the full range of creative services. They partner with their clients and help them rise above the competition to WIN.
Greg Keathley Bio:
Greg Keathley is an award-winning multimedia designer, creative strategist, brand consultant, artist, and father. He has won several design awards for his work and recently created the logo for a billion dollar company. His work has been seen around the world, and people have even tattooed it onto their bodies. He loves helping people and invites any and everyone to chat him up on social media with questions or to critique portfolio work.
Jensen Hall Bio:
Jensen Hall is a video producer, editor and director of photography. Creativity began in early childhood with directing and editing home videos and grew as he shot wedding videos as a young adult. Jensen loves to tell stories with his shots and always strives to create beautiful images that draw the viewer into the frame. Jensen lives in Melissa with his wife Lesley and four month old son Henderson. He is actively involved in his church and helps lead the youth group. He loves to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.
Topics: * How to Ignite your brand and design * How to effectively communicate your brand to your customers * The top 3 platforms you should utilize to promote your brand * How to tell the story of your brand * How to incorporate video to promote your brand * How to take full control over your branding
Visit CreateMOAR.com for a complimentary brand evaluation and notifications for free giveaways. Connect with MOAR: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter
Matt Miller spent the first 9 years of his career as an Air Force pilot, before entering the private sector to work in both the medical device and advertising industries. While a top performer in the corporate world, his long term desire was to be his own boss. A good friend one day mentioned the gum ball machines he and his young daughters owned, and that conversation began a 10 year business quest that has brought Matt’s company, School Spirit Vending, to the cutting edge of both the vending and school fundraising industries.
Today, School Spirit Vending’s franchising program provides a proven and profitable business system for busy professionals and their families looking to develop secondary income streams with a limited time commitment.
To get a FREE copy of Matt’s book, Live Your Dreams: Top 10 Reasons Why You Need To Start A Vending Business visit https://ssvbusiness.com/pathways/
Connect with Matt Miller: Podcast Website Twitter Facebook Comic Book
Tim Sanders spent most of his career on the cutting edge of innovation and change. He was on the ground floor of the quality movement, the launch of the mobile phone industry and, most notably, the birth of the world wide web. Today, he’s gravitated to disruptive change for over 30 years. He was an early stage member of Mark Cuban and Todd Wagner’s broadcast.com, which had the largest opening day IPO in history. After Yahoo acquired the company, Tim was tapped to lead their ValueLab, which enabled sales teams to close hundreds of millions of dollars of new business through rapid collaboration.
By 2001, he rose to the position of Chief Solutions Officer and later, the company’s Leadership Coach. In 2005, he founded Deeper Media, which provides consulting and training services for leading companies, trade associations and government agencies.
Tim is the author of four books, including the New York Times bestseller *Love Is the Killer App: How To Win Business & Influence Friends*. It’s been translated into over a dozen languages and has been featured in Fast Company, USA Today, the New York Times, The Boston Globe, Christian Science Monitor and on CNN. His other books include *Today We Are Rich*, *The Likeability Factor, Saving the World at Work* and *Dealstorming*
To connect with Tim and to receive special offers including a free chapter of his Bestselling Book, Dealstorming, visit http://www.timsanders.com/pathways
Kyle Martin is a Personal Trainer, Fitness Entrepreneur and former Competitive Bodybuilder. In 2009, Kyle placed 4th at the Ronnie Coleman Classic teen division. Dissatisfied with anything but 1st place, he sought mentorship to improve his weaknesses and went back to training harder than ever. The following year, Kyle achieved his 1st place win at the 2010 Ronnie Coleman Classic teen division. When Kyle was 15 years old, he was 6ft tall and 150 lbs. Since then, he has gained 80 lbs of lean muscle and dropped over 16 lbs body fat. Today, he helps others achieve their fitness goals through proper nutrition, exercise, goal setting and personal development. On this episode, we discuss what it takes to make permanent changes to your physical and mental fitness.
Connect with Kyle Martin: IG: golden_age_bodybuilding Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinAthletics Email: kylemartin@goldenagebodybuilding.net
Dr. Jodi Walker is a Professional Certified Life Coach and Trainer. She has co-authored 3 books and in 2016, she launched a book series called Small Town Girl: Stories of Success & Inspiration with 10 co-authors writing about how their small towns helped shape them into the women they are today.
Dr. Walker has taught at all levels for twenty one years, and during this time earned her Counseling degree in 1999 and her Doctorate in 2013. Her passions include, college and career decisions as well as helping women make successful transitions to find meaning and purpose in their lives. She's an inspiring coach and truly cares about helping others find their passion and purpose. Topics: Simple Abundance — Gratitude, Simplicity, Order, Harmony, Beauty and Joy Living Authentically— Making choices that keep you on your true path Life Transitions — Adjusting through the changes in Life
Connect with Dr. Jodi Walker: Website: www.mylifecoachoncall.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachingcafetoday/?ref=settings
Bottle Rocket is an international, multi-disciplinary mobile studio that connects future-focused brands to their customers through sophisticated yet simple mobile experiences. With their award-winning applications and solutions, Bottle Rocket's partners strengthen their businesses through enhanced user and brand interactions. Bottle Rocket is a mobile specialist within Ogilvy—an international advertising, marketing and public relations agency, which is part of WPP, the world’s largest communications services group.
On this episode, I discuss the origin story of Bottle Rocket Studios with Founder and CEO, Calvin Carter.
Calvin Carter is the founder and CEO of Bottle Rocket. Calvin built Bottle Rocket on the belief that exceptionally innovative technology not only enhances the way we do things - it redefines the way we live our lives. A visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit, Calvin launched Bottle Rocket in March 2008, the day after Steve Jobs announced the iPhone being opened to third-party developers and months before the App Store opened. Named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2013, Calvin has grown Bottle Rocket to over 200 Rocketeers and completed more than 350 apps. Prior to launching Bottle Rocket, Calvin ran a private equity and business development company that completed many successful projects and made equity investments into 16 companies, many of which were technology focused. He has founded or co-founded several other businesses, including i.con interactive, an Internet software development and professional services company. This company eventually merged with seven other Internet firms to form Luminant Worldwide, a publicly-traded company with $160 million in revenue and over 1,000 professionals. Outside of Bottle Rocket, Calvin serves on numerous corporate advisory boards and was president of the Dallas Chapter of Entrepreneurs Organization, an international membership organization of more than 5,500 business owners worldwide. He later served on the President’s Council of EO and as its North American Regional Director. Calvin holds a BA in Accounting and BA in Organizational Behavior and Business Policy degrees from Southern Methodist University and is a graduate of both the Stagen Integral Leadership Program and Transformational Leadership Program.
Greg Weatherford II is an entrepreneurial prodigy and philanthropist. At the age of 12, Greg founded the non-profit, Young People Who Care, which helped create student-led service learning opportunities for young people to get involved in the community. In the for-profit world, Greg has served as a consultant for large corporations, non-profit organizations and educational institutions. In 2008, Greg was selected to lead The State Farm Youth Advisory Board which is an outreach initiative that allocates $5 million annually to college students to grant out across North America to deserving non-profits. He’s been recognized for his community work by entities such as the United States House of Representatives, President George W. Bush, The United States Education Department, America’s Promise Alliance, Best Buy, Coca-Cola, Prudential Financial, State Farm, Apple Orthodontics and the Dallas Mavericks.
Greg now splits his time volunteering for various causes and managing his business interests. His non-profit organization, Educational Pathways was created to help youth and their families get access to valuable resources to become more engaged, educated and empowered. Since 2011, Educational Pathways has helped over 1,000 students get access to valuable higher education resources.
Topics:
- The importance of finding your purpose
- How to discover your purpose
- How to profit from your purpose
- Making money with your passion
- The importance of mentors
- How to teach entrepreneurship to children
- Why it’s ok to start small with your entrepreneurial ventures
- The importance of continuous education
- Being a lifelong learner
Greg’s Businesses: www.myenrichedliving.com www.corestarkids.com www.crestpointathletics.com Connect with Greg: www.gregweatherford.com
This is part 2 and the exciting conclusion of my in depth interview with Jason Wang. Jason Wang is the Executive Relations Manager for Defy Ventures, a non-profit organization that takes previously incarcerated persons and pairs them with successful entrepreneurs and executives. Despite the success he’s achieved in present day, Jason did not have an easy start. He was incarcerated at the age of 15 and earned a 12 year sentence due to his life of hustling, gambling and gang affiliation. Since being released from prison, he’s completely transformed his life. Jason graduated from UT Dallas with a double masters (MBA, International Business), has raised over a quarter million dollars in private funding for non-profits, serves on the board of directors for TCJC, is featured in the hit documentary, Chasing Bonnie and Clyde and even founded his own company, By Size moments. Topics: * Experiences in prison * The role his mother played in his transformation * How he was able to find success after his release * Defy Ventures
Contact: jwang@defyventures.org https://defyventures.org/
Jason Wang is the Executive Relations Manager for Defy Ventures, a non-profit organization that takes previously incarcerated persons and pairs them with successful entrepreneurs and executives. Despite the success he’s achieved in present day, Jason did not have an easy start. He was incarcerated at the age of 15 and earned a 12 year sentence due to his life of hustling, gambling and gang affiliation. Since being released from prison, he’s completely transformed his life. Jason graduated from UT Dallas with a double masters (MBA, International Business), has raised over a quarter million dollars in private funding for non-profits, serves on the board of directors for TCJC, is featured in the hit documentary, Chasing Bonnie and Clyde and even founded his own company, By Size moments. * Abusive upbringing * Lifestyle of gambling and hustling * The Crime * Roberies and burglaries * Sentencing * Checking into prison * Life of a prisoner
Trevor is the co-founder of Becomethelion.com, which was ranked one of the top motivational blogs in 2016 and has garnered over 490,000 fans on social media.
Trevor is the host of the Become The Lion Podcast, where he's interviewed highly successful entrepreneurs including Mike Dillard, Joel Brown, Chris Ducker, John Lee Dumas, Tim Sykes, Jon Gordon and many more.
Trevor co-authored the book, The Daily Lion and has been a contributor to various online publications including Addicted2Success, Influencive and The Daily Positive.
Having just turned 20 years old a few months before the recording of this podcast, Trevor is living proof that your age doesn’t matter when it comes to achieving success.
| Topics:* The entrepreneurial mindset * The smart way to approach education * How to bounce back from failure * Learning from mistakes * The importance of mentors * Meditation * Online marketing * How to grow your social following |
Connect with Trevor:
Website
Podcast
Book
The lady behind the scenes at Interviews-That-Convert-dot-com and the host of the fantastic new podcast ‘Get Guest Ready’ -- Nicole Holland helps successful business owners and CEOs increase their visibility exponentially through Podcast Guesting so they can make a greater impact, influence, and income. Proud to have been named in the Huffington Post as one of “50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017” alongside female powerhouses including Marie Forleo, Danielle LaPorte, Amy Porterfield, and Dorie Clark, Nicole continues to inspire entrepreneurs all around the globe through her popular podcast, The Business Building Rockstars Show.
Work with Nicole:
Main Website: https://interviewsthatconvert.com
Get Guest Ready School: https://businessbuildingrockstarsummit.com
Business Building Rockstars Show Podcast Website: http://bbrshow.com
Business Building Rockstars Summit: https://businessbuildingrockstarsummit.com
Connect with Nicole:
Chris Hanson was with IBM for nearly 20 years working in sales. At 28, he began spending nights and weekends learning the stock market; the goal was time freedom. He got there in 2002 at age 40 and walked away from the j-o-b. People began approaching him saying, “Iwant to walk away like you did, show me how”, so he started www.ProfitsOnWallStreet.com , a stock market workshop that teaches the methods he uses. He also hosts the podcast “Investing From The Beach”.
Connect with Chris Hanson: Website Workshop Podcast
Cassie Parks is a seven time best selling author, a retiree at the age of 32, and the Creator of the Manifest $10K course which has currently served more than 1500 people + in 26 countries.
Her best-selling books include the topics of money, business and lifestyle design. She is a mentor for those who want to turn their wildest dreams into their dreams come true. Manifest $10,000 hits bookstores in May of 2017.
On this episode, Cassie and I discuss what it takes to become financially free and how to develop a positive money mindset.
Connect with Cassie Parks:
Book
Website
Podcast
Riad Bekhi is an eCommerce entrepreneur and the Chief Potato Officer @ Potato Parcel, which is a service that allows you to send a custom message to anyone…on a potato. Now although that might sound funny to some of you, it is a serious business. Riad and his parter Alex Craig, were featured on the hit TV show, the Shark Tank and successfully struck a deal, with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary. Leesons from Riad: * The benefits of self-learning * Creating an environment that employees enjoy * Time management and organization * Focusing on growth and always being open to new ideas.
Connect with Riad and Potato Parcel Website: https://potatoparcel.com/
Jason is a top business and executive coach and sales leadership trainer. He’s a leading expert on human behavior, influence, and relationship building. At the heart of his strategy is the understanding that people and your relationships are your true “wealth.” Everything we accomplish in life is with or through other people. He's worked with well-known CEOs such as Steve Jobs, Mark Hurd at HP, and many others. He's helped his clients meet influencers such as Tim Cook, Bill Gates, Richard Branson and many others. He's also helped his clients make more than $1 billion dollars over the past 3 years and get on influential boards such as TED and xPrize. Jason’s bestselling book, Social Wealth, the how-to-guide on building personal and professional relationships, has sold more than 45,000 copies and has been #1 in four business and self-help categories. He's been a featured guest on 500+ podcasts, radio and TV shows, and FOX News radio contributor. Jason has his law degree and masters in communications from Syracuse University. Links: http://www.jasontreu.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasontreu/ twitter.com/jasontreu https://www.instagram.com/jasontreu/
Robert James Collier is the Founder of Entrepreneurs Dinner. Entrepreneurs Dinner hosts dinners for entrepreneurs, freelancers, models, artists, creatives and more to share:
- What their business is
- What their biggest challenge is
- How they can help others
These events are held at beautiful and exclusive private venues. The Entrepreneurs Dinner experience is complete with private chefs cooking delicious 4-course meals, bartenders serving drinks and videographers to capture the entire event.
Robert considers meditation to be one of the key factors to his success as an entrepreneur. On this episode we discuss the benefits of meditation and its direct application to business success.
Connect with Robert:
To learn more about Entrepreneurs Dinner go to http://entrepreneursdinner.com/apply
Crystal Gornto is an entrepreneur, event facilitator, blogger, speaker, Ruckus Maker and of course the Chief Love Amplifier at HeartStories.com, which connects women with purpose in the busy seasons of life.
Crystal is a wife and mother who left a successful career to start HeartStories because she knows what it’s like for women to rush through life on autopilot, losing touch with close friends and the truth about themselves in little pieces along the way.
HeartStories was born out of her passion to help women to hear Love louder than all the negative noise in their lives. Through HeartStories, Crystal is determined to create fun and innovative ways to connect women with more joy and purpose. Her mission is to inspire them to be all they’re meant to be, while enjoying the journey together, despite their hectic lives. She hosts monthly GNOs (Girl’s Nights Out) speaks, and blogs daily about life and learning on the journey of leading HeartStories.
Crystal would love to connect! Find her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter.
Jonathan is the Founder of DASH, Digital Auction Showdown, which is a digital auction platform designed to enhance a fans sporting experience before, during, and after a game by connecting sports teams with their fans through live, in-game auctions.
What you will learn:
- How to build a tech company without tech experience
- How to attract and build the right team to support your vision
- The product validation process
- Hustle, grind and overcoming fear
- What Jonathan learned about life and business on the wrestling mat
Get the DASH app! http://www.dashapp.io/
Connect with Jonathan:
Alison Lumbatis is the creator and editor of Get Your Pretty On and the first of it’s kind online capsule wardrobe membership program – StyleChallenges.com. Since rolling out the program in 2014, over 10,000 women in 20 countries have participated. She is also the developer of Stylegistix, a turnkey fashion tech platform that allows personal stylists, fashion bloggers and online fashion retailers to easily create and sell their online style programs.
Alison is a personal stylist and former actress and print model with both creative and technical backgrounds. She was a network engineer for several years before leaving corporate America to pursue creative endeavors. She is a contributor to Redbook Magazine and has been named one of the Top 25 Best Fashion and Beauty Blogs (POPSUGAR), an Editor’s Favorite (Lucky Magazine) and a Top Up and Coming Blog (Bloglovin’). Alison is the Amazon best selling author of Get Pretty, Kick Butt! The Moms’ Guide to Looking Your Best and Getting More Done. Through the Pretty Strong program, GYPO provides complimentary style services to women undergoing cancer treatment.
Get Your Pretty On reaches a half million visitors annually in 200 countries worldwide. Alison inspires a global community of women to rediscover themselves and embrace what makes them feel pretty, happy and confident.
Connect with Alison:
http://getyourprettyon.com/
https://stylegistix.com/
http://stylechallenges.com/
Robert James Collier is the Founder of Entrepreneurs Dinner. Entrepreneurs Dinner hosts dinners for entrepreneurs, freelancers, models, artists, creatives and more, to share:
- What their business is
- What their biggest challenge is
- How they can help others
These events are held at beautiful and exclusive private venues. The Entrepreneurs Dinner experience is complete with private chefs cooking delicious 4-course meals, bartenders serving drinks and videographers to capture the entire event.
To learn more about Entrepreneurs Dinner go to http://entrepreneursdinner.com/apply
Connect with Robert
Blake Hammerton is the founder and creative director of The Sharp Gentleman, a company focused on helping guys earn more respect by being more respectable. He’s a certified coach with a background in psychology and relationship dynamics, and uses his ever-expanding arsenal of tools to help clients all over the world become the men they were born to be.
What you will learn:
- What a modern gentleman is and why you want to be one
- 4 steps to becoming a modern gent for the subtle guy
- Essential outfits for every modern gent
- The modern gent's guide to improving confidence, image and communication
- Dressing to elevate your image and confidence
- The secret phrase to fix anything with your significant other
Connect with Blake Hammerton:
- Free Course: Modern Gent Essentials Course
- Join the Gentleman’s Inner Circle
- Podcast: The Sharp Gentleman’s Guide to Style
- TheSharpGentleman.com
Laura D is a fitness entrepreneur who has lost over 100 pounds. In doing so, she’s created a following of nearly 80,000 organic followers across all social media channels. Laura D was a member of the test group, and was featured on the infomercial for CIZE, the hit dance workout program with Shaun T from BeachBody. Her passion and purpose is to help people improve their physical, mental, spiritual and financial lives.
On part 2 of our interview, we talk about how Laura was able to lose the weight and build a massive social following which supported her journey in unbelievable ways.
Mentioned on the Podcast:
- Laura D on Shawn T’s podcast
- https://www.couchsurfing.com/
- Laura D on CIZE infomercial (3:03)
Connect with Laura D:
- Snapchat: @laurad543
- To see more of Laura’s before & after pics, Search #iAmLauraDtransformation
Laura D is a fitness entrepreneur who has lost over 100 pounds. In doing so, she’s created a following of nearly 80,000 organic followers across all social media channels. Laura D was a member of the test group, and was featured on the infomercial for CIZE, the hit dance workout program with Shaun T from BeachBody. Her passion and purpose is to help people improve their physical, mental, spiritual and financial lives.
On part 1 of our interview, we talk about Laura’s unbelievable story of couch surfing across the country to pursue her dreams.
Mentioned on the Podcast:
- Laura D on Shawn T's podcast
- https://www.couchsurfing.com/
- Laura D on CIZE infomercial(3:03)
Connect with Laura D:
- Snapchat: @laurad543
- To see more of Laura's before & after pics, Search #iAmLauraDtransformation
Matt Sandrini is an intentional performance coach and runs TimeZillionaire.com, a blog that shows you how to use time as the ultimate measure of wealth. He’s currently a most read writer on Quora with 2.1m views. Through personal coaching, Matt supports ambitious people to get clarity on their number one goal and take constant, planned action to achieve it.
Checkout Matt’s free course to Triple Your Output at busytoproductive.com
What you will learn:
- Kickstarter pro tips
- Must know product launching techniques
- Managing time like a Time Zillionaire
- Goal setting
- Neuropsychology
- The truth about will power
Connect with Matt:
Website: http://www.timezillionaire.com/
E-Mail: Matt@timezillieronaire.com
Twitter: @mattsandrini
Instagram: mattsandrini
Aj Amyx is an international Personal Brand and Business Growth Strategist, who teaches business owners and entrepreneurs how to build and grow an online business using social media and other innovative marketing strategies. He’s been featured on CNN, BusinessInsider, CreativeLive and is a mentor to several of Forbes Top Social Media Influencers. He’s the creator of the online courses, Tweet Like a Rockstar, The iTERSystem and the High Converting Webinar StarterKit.
What you will learn:
- Turning your personal brand into a highly paid business
- How to make $3,000 / month using your existing knowledge
- Developing a world class personal brand
- Why you may need to take your business offline to succeed
- How to rewire your mind to become fearless
- The process to eliminate limiting thoughts
- Discovering your natural tendencies as a creator
Connect with AJ:
- http://ajamyx.com/
Layne Wiedl is a middleweight amateur competitive bodybuilder. He has competed in 4 shows and placed 2nd in the 2015 Ronnie Coleman Classic and 2nd at the 2016 Heart of Texas Championships. On this episode, we’ll learn Layne’s secrets to sculpting the ideal physique.
What you will learn:
- Eating for maximum muscle growth
- Best sources of proteins and carbohydrates
- Supplements, vitamins, oils and more!
- The “magical” product Layne uses to burn fat
- Training for your body type
- Keeping the body guessing for maximum results
- Cycling your diet as well as exercise
- The reality of judging in bodybuilding competitions
- The core bodybuilding lifts: bench press, deadlift & squats
- Recovering the body or maximum results
Mentioned on the Podcast:
- VasoBurn: https://mpasupps.com/collections/topical/products/vasoburn
- Reborn Apparel: http://www.rebornapparel.net/
- Brittany Hanks: The Blue Ninja
Connect with Layne:
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/layne.wiedl?fref=ts
- E-Mail: wiedl.layne@gmail.com
With more than two decades of facilitating, teaching, and most importantly, real-life, in-the-trenches business experience, Tom Allen, President/CEO of Opango, is dedicated to helping business professionals and entrepreneurs understand how to create a well thought-out executable business plan, a roadmap, to take their ideas and businesses to the next level.
Tom brings a passion and energy to his presentation that empowers his audiences to understand their potential and devise strategies to identify their toughest business challenges and implement critical action plans that accelerate their sales cycles and maximize profits to greater levels.
He has advised tech startups and established telecom business owners and executives to succeed where others have failed. Comfortable in the boardroom and also on the factory floor, he has led teams at all organizational levels and across many industries. He takes great joy in their successes.
Tom’s specialty is collaborating with his clients to install business infrastructure, leadership methods, and management processes to achieve self‐sustaining businesses that function smoothly, consistently, and profitably.
Tom holds an Executive MBA from University of Florida and is an avid pilot. In his spare time Tom serves as a judge for Texas A&M, University of Texas at Dallas, and Lamar University Business Plan Competitions.
Besides flying, his wife and children, one of Tom’s greatest passions is encouraging young entrepreneurs letting them know…“You can do it, you’re going to be okay!”
What you will learn:
- Step by Step: Turning an idea into a profitable business
- Tom’s “controversial” idea about business relationships
- Idea, entrepreneur, execution…what’s most important?
- Business plans: Do you even need one?
- When you should and shouldn’t listen to your customer
- The kind of relationships every entrepreneur needs
- Distinguishing good business ideas from bad ones
- Why you must take criticism well and use it
- Why it’s ok for your business to change
- The commonalities of successful business ideas
- To scale or not to scale?
- 3 Company Types: Product Leader, Customer Intimacy, Economic Efficiency
Jake Thompson is the Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day and the host of the "Better Than Yesterday” podcast. He began his entrepreneurial journey by selling shirts from the back of his car in May of 2011. To the dismay of his friends, Jake no longer sells the shirts from his car. One of his proudest accomplishments is the ability for Compete Every Day to provide employment for its growing team, allowing them to live their passion daily.
Jake is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker and writer. He is a proud TCU alumni & MBA graduate of the University of Dallas. He loves working out while also being obsessed with donuts. Jake currently lives in the Dallas area with his wife, Elena, & their two lovable boxers, Huckleberry & Bella.
What you will learn:
- Jake Thompson’s entrepreneurial story
- How to scale a business
- How to find your “one thing”
- How to deal with fear and uncertainty
- What makes a great brand
Connect with Jake:
Website: https://www.competeeveryday.com/
Website: http://lifeisworthcompetingfor.com/
Podcast: http://betterthanyesterdaypodcast.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisworthcompetingfor/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/competeeveryday/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/competeeveryday/?fref=ts
Twitter: https://twitter.com/competeeveryday
Deirdre Sanborn is a leadership coach, business consultant, corporate event speaker, and the host of The Ambition Project Show. She leverages over 20 years experience as an executive in the investment banking industry working with Fortune 500 companies to provide strategic value and insight to her clients. Deirdre firmly believes that clear, open conversations are the secret weapon that fuels growth in any business. It is the reason why top clients work with you, elite talent sticks with you, and your company profits year after year. Her mantra: "Relationships are the deal”.
What you will learn:
- The 5 C’s to live a fulfilled life
- The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make to derail fulfillment
- How to find your unique gift
- How to find your unique purpose
- Steps to living your best life now
Deirdre's Mission:
To help business leaders build inspired businesses that support them, their family, their employees and their community.
What Deirdre does for her clients:
She advises business owners about employing the best of "big company" practices to help their team think strategically about expanding their business, optimize performance and access capital to fund the company's growth objectives.
Who Deirdre works with:
Her programs are designed for motivated business leaders who want to grow and build a company or team that frees them up to do only what they love to do most in their business. It’s a process that will show you how to multiply your income, freedom, and take your company to the next level.
Specialties: Leadership Coaching, Strategic Planning, Communication, P&L Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Divestitures, Structured Finance, Banking Relationships, Investor Relations & Mentoring.
Email: deirdre@deirdresanborn.com
Website: http://deirdresanborn.com
Twitter: @deirdre_sanborn
The Ambition Project Show Podcast: http://www.theambitionprojectshow.com/
Stephanie J. Bond is a survivor. After experiencing personal heartbreak of unfathomable proportions, she has dedicated her life to helping others transcend through their own personal tragedy.
Stephanie’s husband struggled with mental illness throughout the last several years of their marriage. As his illness escalated, violence and abuse gradually crept into their home. In 2010, her marriage ended with an attempted murder and his suicide. Stephanie was shot three times and suffered life-threatening injuries. Her family was broken. Her community was divided. She lost her multi-million dollar business, leaving her with few financial resources to raise four children.
Stephanie is proof that even with financial stability and other privileges, domestic violence and mental illness can still destroy everything. Through all of this, she refuses to be typecast as a victim. Her unique perspective as a caregiver, her need for resilience, and her belief in the power of faith —especially during times of unimaginable grief—is shared with raw transparency and authenticity.
Stephanie shares her story to shed light on improving the way to view, act, and care for those afflicted with mental illness. She shares her story to help navigate a way out from domestic violence. She shares her story to inspire others to rise above their personal struggles.
What you will learn:
- Recovering from domestic violence
- Steps to get out of an abusive relationship
- Mental illness from the Caregiver’s eyes
- Overcoming loss
- Finding purpose through Pain
- Rebuilding your foundation
- Domestic violence resources
Connect with Stephanie:
WWW.STEPHANIEJBOND.COM
stephaniejbond@yahoo.com
Resources: http://www.genesisshelter.org/
Elizabeth de Moraes is a Certified Transformational Coach, focused on visibility and video in business who creatively and passionately guides and empowers high-powered-go-for-it entrepreneurs who know they want to make an even bigger impact, "unleash their inner celebrity™" through video and stand out in a crowded marketplace by being the superstars they are meant to be in the world!
She does this by helping them get their head in the game, gain clarity on the direction they desire to go in business and life, and refine their messaging, and especially their 'performance' skills to get their powerful message out. All this so that they can access and unleash their authentic charisma, which is so powerful in helping one to be seen as the leader and celebrity in their field! Having that extra 'spark' in your messaging can become your super power! It equals more magnetism, which translates into more influence, impact and sales!
She draws from her extensive experiences as a transformational coach, multiple business owner former international professional dancer, choreographer, scholar and teacher in both performing and in business. She has the experience and knowledge that gives her a unique way of 1. helping clients define their passion/message/business and then 2. drawing out their authentic essence so that they can step out fully onto their “stage.” It has been her honor and privilege to witness the blossoming of many people who then stand in their power and unleash that “inner celebrity” that has been lying dormant for so long.
It's time to stop fearing your brilliance so that you can step into your greatness...the greatness that you were placed here to claim and release to the world!
What you will learn:
- Mastering video to grow your business
- How to NOT freak out in front of the camera
- Looking like a pro in front of the camera (even if you aren’t)
- Crushing Facebook Live
- Unleashing your charisma and inner celebrity
- Finding your unique strengths and inner greatness
- Lessons from performing arts to grow your business
- How to develop improv skills
Connect with Elizabeth!
www.yourinnercelebrity.com
https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.demoraes
https://www.instagram.com/elidemoraes/
The 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Making Your Videos - CLICK HERE
Nick Snapp is an entrepreneur who uses project management and continuous improvement methodology in coaching overwhelmed entrepreneurs to remove bottlenecks, save time and increase profitability. He is obsessed about helping entrepreneurs uncover their "game-changer,” the one activity that will deliver the greatest return on invested time both at work and at home and holding them accountable following through.
Nick earned a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from Union College and MBA from the University of Florida. He obtained Lean/Six Sigma and Project Management Professional certifications, and worked 14 years in the nuclear and phosphate industries, where he led teams as a capital project manager, responsible for multi-million-dollar projects. Nick leverages his leadership and technical background to provide a unique coaching experience for his clients. He is best known as the atypical-engineer host of The Make it Snappy Productivity Show podcast, and all things “snappy," for that matter.
What you will learn:
- Finding your game changer activity
- How to prioritize, delegate and focus
- Accountability tips & tools to use right now
- One step to breaking free from overwhelm
- Crafting a workspace for maximum effectiveness
- Nick Snapp’s productivity reading list
- How to work with Nick directly!
More on Nick Snapp:
Business:
http://NickSnapp.com
Call to Action:
If you go to NickSnapp.com/video, Nick’s offering three of his best tips for helping overwhelmed stop being busy and start being effective with his strategy video and companion guide. He’s also offering a 25-minute strategy call for brave entrepreneurs who are serious about solving their #1 struggle with time management - just don’t be offended if Nick call’s you out on your excuses.
Just go to NickSnapp.com/video , watch the strategy video, download the pdf and apply for the call.
Podcast & Blog:
- http://MakeItSnappyShow.com
- iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-snappy-productivity/id1070551695
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Wilfredo Placino is an international banking expert whose signature has created millions for his clients, himself and his family. Wilfredo is arguably one of the most successful and sought after bankers in the Philippines. On this episode we discuss the critical steps to mastering personal finance and succeeding in business.
What you will learn:
- How to master your personal finances
- The #1 reason people succeed in personal finance
- The #1 reason people fail in personal finance
- A step by step financial plan
- A budget that will secure your financial future
- How to grow your money
- Good debt vs Bad debt
- Why working a job is an advantage before starting a business
- Why relationships are key to success in business
- How to get clients to like you quickly
- Mastering business relationships
- How to become an ace negotiator
Extended bio and achievements:
WAP & Partners Corporate Services, Inc.
Financial Advisory and Arranger for Milestone Paper Products, Inc. for the debt acquisition of Intercontinental Paper Products, Inc. (PHP850M), Pacific Wide Realty and Development Corp. for the debt acquisition of Silahis International Hotel, Inc. (PHP166M) and YH Green Energy for a project finance on solar power (PHP1.350B)
Financial Advisory and Arranger for the debt acquisition and restructuring of Steel Asia Mfg. Corp. (PHP5.6B), Primary Steel (PHP774M) and Mejore Woodworks/Industrial Development Corp. (PHP900M)
Adviser for the debt acquisition of the portfolio sale from Metrobank (PHP7.2B) for Cameron Granville Asset Management (SPV-AMC), Inc. (owned by HVB & Uno Credito)
Arranger for the acquisition of the shareholdings of KGL Investments in 2Go by Undenna Corp. (USD120M) and joint sale of Nesium Wheels Mfg., Inc. and Commercial Wheel Plating, Inc. (PHP360M), K2 Band Mfg., Inc. (PHP6M) and Sizzling Seafood (PHP30M)
Financial Advisory for the debt restructuring of Arc Men Industries, Inc. (PHP280M), Container Corporation of the Philippines (PHP250M), Victoria Export and Import, Inc. (PHP550M) and TSB Enterprises, Inc. (PHP120M)
Financial and Management Advisory for Nesium Wheels Mfg., Inc., Commercial Wheel Plating, Inc., Mondera Wheels, TSB Enterprises, Inc., Arc Men Industries, Inc., Leather Elegance, Sin Sin Philippines, Networkx Jetsports, Woosam Corp., Dtech Management, Inc., Mercedes Seoul Printing Corp., Alert/Tenessee/Access Group of Companies and TSB Enterprises, Inc.
Fund raising for Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (PHP1.3B), Steel Asia Mfg. Corp. (PHP800M), Industries Development Corp. (PHP160M), Nesium Wheels Mfg., Inc. (PHP260MM), REN Transport (PHP60M), Leather Elegance (PHP60M) and Arc Men Industries, Inc. (PHP120M)
Investment Advisory for a PHP120M property acquisition of KRL Land, a subsidiary of Kewalram, a Singapore based property company, PHP30M investment by Asiapro for the distributorship of Kreamline Ice
Cream, Joint Venture of WCC Aeronautical and Aviation Company with Mil-Com Aerospace Group of Singapore and advisory on land use for a 2 hectare property owned by the Chua family.
Resource speaker on Financial Planning for selected travel agencies sponsored by Philippine Airlines Resource speaker on Financial Engineering for Ateneo de Manila University Graduate School of Business
Adu is the author of [Don’t Insert Title Here] The Guide Toward Creative Freedom & Success. Adu is also a Creative Director, Fine Artist and Visual Artist. [Don’t Insert Title Here] combines creative advice, motivational quotes or (“Aduisms") and career tips from Adu’s experience in the creative industry. The book explores all of the internal and external roadblocks creatives may face along their creative journey and how one can maintain their creative freedom while achieving their personal and professional goals.
What you will learn:
- Who the heck is ADU? And why he will make you more AWESOME at EVERYTHING
- If you do know ADU, the one thing you DON’T know about him
- How to unleash your inner creativity
- How to develop and grow your creativity
- Why you need “Aduisms” in your life right now
- How to turn adversity into opportunity
- You WILL face roadblocks in your career, this is how you break through them
- How to find your purpose
- Why you MUST make your goals public
- “The drive is so much smoother when you create your own lane”- Adu
Adu’s Book: http://bit.ly/BookByAdu
Adu’s Site: http://www.aduyou.com/
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Justin Adu, or Adu as he is affectionately known by to his peers, is currently the Associate Creative Director of Digital and Social Media at Carol H. Williams Advertising (CHWA). Prior to leading the digital and social media executions for clients like General Motors at CHWA, Adu’s diverse career has impacted notable brands, organizations, and public figures.
Adu earned his BS in graphic design with a minor in marketing from Alabama A&M University. He later earned a MA in advertising with a concentration in art direction from Savannah College of Art & Design. Adu has made huge successful strides in the advertising industry and made a foothold in the art world by curating and exhibiting original art in ten solo art exhibitions. His projects include “African Amedia”, a performance piece that addresses the negative portrayal of African Americans in the media, and “Unsung Changemakers” a mix-media installation that celebrates the untold stories of African American heroes.
Adu continues to create stunning visuals and come up with brilliant ideas as a commercial designer. His work has impacted such brands as the Coca-Cola Company, NBA, Pizza Hut, PepsiCo, Dallas Cowboys, JCPenney, Spotify, AT&T, T-Mobile, Dannon, SXSW (South by Southwest), and several other Fortune 500 companies and organizations. Furthermore, Adu has been recognized for his stellar work and talent by local and national outlets such as BET, CNN, D Magazine, Dallas Weekly, Soul Train, Revolt TV, Blavity, CW 33, In Transit, Forty Magazine, Dallas Observer (30 Under 30 Honoree), Ebony, Rolling Out, The ADCOLOR Award Show and Conference (2015 Rising Star Award), San Francisco Egotist (32 Under 32 Top Advertising Professionals), American Advertising Federation Awards and Huffington Post.
Adu is an active member of the American Advertising Federation, AIGA, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Currently he serves as an Advisory board member for The Marcus Graham Project, Director of Social Media for the ADCOLOR Conference and Awards, Director of Diversity for AAF AD2 San Francisco and Board member for The San Francisco Museum of the African Diaspora Vanguard. Furthermore, as an avid supporter of education, Adu continuously lends his time and knowledge to mentorship. He has taught many classes, including: graphic design, corporate identity, layout and design as well as advertising campaign management, while serving as the curriculum advisor for the Graphic Design Department at the Art Institute of Dallas. Outside the classroom, Adu created “Juice Box Sessions” for The Marcus Graham Project which consisted of multiple sessions on ways to improves your creative skills and position yourself as a creative leader in the advertising industry.
Adu is a creative chameleon with an ability to navigate between art and brand communications with confidence, conviction and brilliance. A visual artist, videographer, director, teacher, social media maven and mentor, Adu is a 21st century renaissance man. He credits his career versatility to hard work and a calling to change the world. “Through my artistry, I aspire to challenge myself to think outside the box and I hope to inspire everyone around the world to push the boundaries of their creativity,” Adu said.
Ken is an author, speaker and a veteran product engineer. He has over 30 years of experience developing consumer-driven products on cutting-edge platforms. He shares his enthusiasm for technology as an active blogger and frequent speaker at conferences such as SXSW Interactive, O’Reilly OSCON, Big Design, and WebVisions.
Ken is an introvert and historically has been the classic shy type. However, he realized his shyness did not support his personal and professional advancement. Knowing this, he began venturing into various side projects or “side hustles” which have turned into a great source of learning as well as new exciting entrepreneurial ventures.
His side hustles have led him to publishing his first book, Responsive Web Design Toolkit: Hammering Websites Into Shape, which was published by Focal Press August 2015. Side hustling has also led him to becoming a highly sought after speaker and bonafide expert in his field.
What you will learn:
- How side hustles can lead to BIG opportunities
- Why side hustles make you more valuable to your job or business
- Creative benefits of side hustling
- Why you don’t need to quit your job to start a business
- The #1 reason you should start a side hustle now
- How to leverage introversion to your advantage
- Public speaking tips for introverts
Learn more about Ken: katworksgames.com
Contact Ken: speaking@katworksgames.com
Ken’s Book: Responsive Web Design Toolkit: Hammering Websites Into Shape
Ken’s Side Hustles:
https://www.kenscodeshirts.com/
http://www.cookiename.com/
http://www.madefreshcoffee.com/
Alex Craig is the founder of PotatoParcel.com, where customers can ship a potato through the mail with a personalized message on it. He and his partner, Riad Bekhit were featured on the hit TV Show, the Shark Tank and were successful in striking a deal with Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O’Leary! On this episode we discuss how he landed on the show, what is was like to negotiate with the Sharks and keys to successfully closing the deal.
Alex has a hyper creative mind and is constantly thinking up new ideas. He has the ability to make unusual business ideas come to life and make them go viral.
Guess Friends (http://www.guessfriends.com/) is the latest of his creations with an active Kickstarter campaign you can checkout now!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1448188594/guess-friends
What you will learn:
- The #1 reason Alex attributes to getting on Shark Tank
- What actually goes on in a Shark Tank negotiation
- Top entrepreneurial take aways from the Shark Tank experience
- Guess Friends - http://www.guessfriends.com/
- The importance of persistence in any business
Kian Hervey is the editorial director and publisher of Forty Magazine, a digital resource for young professionals. Kian launched Forty Magazine as a creative outlet shortly after graduating in 2014. Her goal as publisher is to help recent grads and professionals under 40 succeed as they move from campus to the corporate office.
Her background includes a Bachelors degree in journalism and minor in communication studies and business from Southern Methodist University (SMU).
During her undergraduate career at SMU, Kian’s internship experiences included writing for The Dallas Morning News, Southwest Airlines, SwiftAir Media, the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, and the Dallas Market Center.
On top of all this, she also works full time at one of the most LUVed companies in the world, Southwest Airlines.
What you will learn:
- How to go from the campus to the corporate office
- Why some college graduates get hired and others don’t
- The keys to getting hired after college
- Myths & Truths of Millennials
- What Millennials need to know about the workforce
- What employers need to know about hiring Millennials
- How to become a great communicator
- How a magazine gets started from scratch
- The origin story of Forty Magazine
Website: http://www.fortymagazine.com/
Chad Deaver is the Owner and Head Coach of Fugitive Fitness, the first and only Parkour Gym in North Texas. Fugitive Fitness trains athletes in parkour and high intensity functional fitness using the best practices from multiple disciplines to create an inclusive fitness with an understanding of movement.
What you will learn:
- Surprising fitness benefits of Parkour
- Differentiating Parkour, Free Running and L’art du deplacement
- Why ANYONE can do Parkour
- What you don’t know about human “movement”
- Out of body experiences with Parkour
- How to conquer your fears with Parkour
- Why you need to checkout Fugitive Fitness!
Website: http://www.fugitivefit.com/
Alex Craig is the founder of PotatoParcel.com, where customers can ship a potato through the mail with a personalized message on it.
He and his partner, Riad Bekhit were featured on the hit TV Show, the Shark Tank and were successful in striking a deal with Mr. Wonderful himself, Kevin O’Leary! In addition to the Shark Tank, Alex has been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, WFAA, CNBC, USA Today and Mashable.com.
This episode was recorded before Alex’s appearance on the Shark Tank but he will be making another appearance very soon on the Pathways to Success Podcast to talk about his experience on the show as well as his new exciting venture, http://www.guessfriends.com
Alex Craig in the Media
Shark Tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hon4uo09SQ
Steve Harvey Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzhDrDotbq4
USA Today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B63NCqF3lKo
What you will learn:
- How to make ideas go viral
- How to get press for your business
- Why execution can be more important that an idea
- How simply improving an existing product can make a big business
- The importance of user experience
- Why you need to fail fast and fail early
- Why you should launch without everything being perfect
- What actually works in social media marketing
- What books Alex recommends to build your business
- How to find your passion
- The origin story of Alex Craig and PotatoParcel.com
Brittany Hanks, also known as the Blue Ninja, was a competitor on season 8 of the hit TV show, American Ninja Warrior. She was one of the few selected from thousands of applicants because of her elite level athleticism combined with her inspiring life story.
Brittany has been a life long athlete competing in soccer, softball, basketball, track, volleyball, gymnastics and cheerleading.
She’s faced many adversities in life including dealing with the passing away of family members, turbulent moves at an early age and even injuries that could have ended her fitness career.
Despite these challenges, Brittany says, “I don’t see anything as an accident. Everything happens for a reason.”
It’s because of her mental toughness, incredible work ethic and iron will that Brittany has bounced back from adversity and now trains harder than ever before to achieve even greater heights in her fitness and professional career.
The Blue Ninja is truly an inspiring human being and an exceptional role model to young women (and men) who are looking to do something great in life.
What you will learn:
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How “negative” life events make you stronger
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The Blue Ninja’s advice for young women
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Why fear is a choice
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Brittany’s American Ninja Warrior experience
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How to push past adversity against all odds
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How growing up in a small town can lead to big things
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The Blue Ninja’s fitness regimen
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Gymnastics 101
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How to do your first handstand
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The Blue Ninja’s surprising favorite food!
Shawn McBride is a corporate business Attorney, Author, CPA, CEO, Consultant and Speaker. He is the CEO and CIO at McBride For Business, LLC and the Managing Member of The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC.
Shawn is the author of, “Business Blunders” where he talks about the 10 Dangerous Business Mistakes and how to protect your business so it can thrive. He is working on his 2nd book, 3 Laws of Empowerment which will be released in 2017.
He is also nationally sought after speaker with over 80 speaking engagements since 2014.
What you will learn from this episode:
- The top 3 business blunders
- The differences between a Sole Proprietorship, General Partnership, C-Corp, S-Corp and LLC
- What you need to know about Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents
- Legal considerations when creating online content
- What you don’t know about 1099
- Upcoming legal trends that may significantly affect your business
- What you need to know before you sell your company
More about R. Shawn McBride:
SPEAKING
R. Shawn McBride has spoken nationwide at over 80 speaking events since 2014. R. Shawn is the CEO and Chief Innovation Officer of McBride For Business, LLC a corporate strategy company. McBride For Business, LLC was formed in response to increasing demand for R. Shawn McBride as a business visionary and consultant. He speaks to audiences and works directly with business owners on setting their companies up for success; R. Shawn helps establish systems and procedures related to the ownership of the company in order to prepare the company for future growth.
EDUCATION
R. Shawn McBride received his Juris Doctorate from the University Of Maryland School Of Law in 2002 with honors. He also received a bachelor’s degree from Towson University in 1999, where he double majored in Accounting & Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
PRESENTATIONS
R. Shawn McBride presentation and speaking topics include:
- 3 Laws of Empowerment
- Business Partnerships Are Long-Term Relationships: Are You Ready for Yours?
- LLCs Mean Limited Liability, Right?: Things You Didn’t Think Of
- You Signed What?: Common Issues in Agreements You’ve Signed
- Raising Capital Through Exempt Offerings
- Common Issues Faced by Business Owners
- Business Partnerships and the Legal Negotiations and Accounting Implications
ACCOLADES
R. Shawn was awarded two prestigious honors this year. He is a Super Lawyers 2016 Texas Rising Star and one of D Magazine’s picks for 2016 Best Lawyer in Dallas: Corporate Law: General.
Contact R. Shawn McBride:
Website: http://www.rshawnmcbridelive.com/
Website: http://www.mcbrideforbusiness.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/BusinessBlundersBook
Dr. Adrian James Tan, is the co-author of Million Dollar Muscle, a book that offers a sociological perspective on the fitness industry, discussing how it is driven both by market forces and the culture of individual consumerism.
Dr. Adrian James Tan, a Singapore-born American, is currently a lecturer at the University of North Texas and was a long time faculty member at Southern Methodist University in the Sociology Department. He teaches courses in Introduction to Sociology, Marriage and Family, Sociological Theory, and Person vs. Society. Adrian obtained a bachelor's degree majoring in English and philosophy, and master's degrees in sociology and international affairs at Ohio University. Specializing in social psychology and ethnic identity, Adrian earned a Ph.D. in sociology at the University of North Texas, submitting his dissertation on the ethnic identity of Mexican-American children.
About the Book:
Million Dollar Muscle is a unique anthology, co-authored by a "gym rat" with a Ph.D. in Sociology and a former competitive bodybuilder, fitness expert, and entrepreneur.
Within a capitalist system the fitness industry is driven by the need to earn profits. From a small sub-culture it has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry. The market is now flooded with gyms, nutritional supplements, workout apparel, exercise equipment, and health and fitness magazines. With massive advertisements, and aided by the Hollywood culture and its emphasis on appearance, the fitness industry has grown to new dimensions, influencing individual choices and behaviors.
Million Dollar Muscle discusses this evolution, along with what motivates people to make the choices they do. The material recognizes that these choices have important social implications. By combining an academic and theoretical approach with an "in the trenches" point of view, the book is able to bridge micro-macro aspects of the industry. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the individual choices regarding fitness, and why this is an important topic for sociological consideration.
What you will learn:
- Market forces and the power these forces have to shape perceptions of reality
- The mechanics of capitalism and how these have changed traditional norms and customs which previously served practical purposes
- The danger of conforming to social norms
- Individual choices and how they are, in reality, driven by social forces
- How to be a smart fitness consumer
- What the modern fitness industry can learn from the “old school” of fitness
- Bodybuilding 101
- Sociology 101
- The most important sociological trend that will affect businesses
Aaron Janx is an in-demand Business and Sales Mentor for coaches and consultants around the world in many different industries. Aaron owns and operates three businesses including a successful real estate investment company which has allowed him to become financially free to follow his passion. Aaron’s passion is mentoring coaches & consultants by teaching them lead generation and sales skills to rapidly build a strong six figure practice. Before Aaron started his businesses, he was a sales director and trainer who won many sales awards and broke sales records with a Fortune 500 company. While employed he was young, naive and lived beyond his means. Aaron quickly went through his savings and became flat broke after parting ways with that company. Humiliated, depressed and defeated, Aaron reluctantly went on food stamps just to feed his wife and four kids. Today, Aaron attributes his remarkable turnaround and success to his cutting edge sales skills, which as he describes, “took him from food stamps to freedom."
What you will learn:
- Framing: The ultimate selling strategy
- How to make money with no money
- Cultivating the mindset of sales success
- Proven closing techniques
- Why introverts can become better sales people that extroverts
- How to effectively deal with rejection
- How to generate endless leads for your business
- The most effective social media platform for generating leads
- Why networking is for amateurs but prospecting is for pro’s
- Why you MUST define your avatar
- How to define your avatar
- How to qualify a prospect
- How to make a come back from even the worst failures
- Why you shouldn’t say, “Thank you” (Sometimes)
Aaron's reading recommendation:
Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff
Learn more about Aaron Janx:
Website: http://www.aaronjanx.com/
Podcast: http://bit.ly/AaronJanxPodcast
Patrick is an entrepreneur, the spirit and creator of the La Madeleine Country French Cafés, growing the company to 75 units across Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, Georgia and Washington D.C. area. He continues to be the soul of a concept that has been named one of the top ten bakeries in the U.S. by Bon Appétit Magazine.
Born and raised in France, Patrick earned an MBA in Finance and Marketing from the École Supérieure du Commerce de Paris and joined the international marketing firm of Young & Rubicam. Then he established his own marketing firm. His client base includes among them: BMW, Yoplait, Procter & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Chrysler and R.J. Reynolds. His marketing expertise garnered him the chance to work with and for the French Government, arranging meetings for French President Giscard d’Estaing and provided marketing for then the Mayor of Paris, Jacques Chirac. He also worked with the U.S. Tourism Office in Paris and had the opportunity to handle the marketing of the Tour de France à la Voile (sailing) competitions. His most memorable experience was when he organized several events during the Pope John Paul II’s official visit to Paris.
Patrick has been celebrated and honored over the years with numerous awards for his business acumen and accomplishments, as well as in recognition for his generous and tireless fundraising efforts. In 1991 PBS presented him with their Humanitarian Award for his help in fundraising efforts in eleven U.S. cities. In 1993 INC. Magazine named him Entrepreneur of the Year and in 1997 he was the recipient of Nation's Restaurant News Magazine’s 'Top Fifty Power Players' Award recognizing him among the nation’s most influential and successful restaurateurs. Among his most notable recognitions, in 2004, his native Republic of France awarded him the prestigious l’Ordre National du Mérite for his distinguished achievements.
Patrick is the Founder of the Essilor Vision Foundation and Kids Vision for Life Coalitions, 501©3 public charities based in Dallas with the support of Essilor USA, the leading manufacturer of optical lenses. Its mission is to correct and eliminate poor vision and its lifelong consequences by providing screenings, eye exams and glasses to children who could not otherwise afford them across Texas, Southern California and other states. His goal is to help the Foundation to grow to eventually serve children coast to coast by 2020.
What You’ll Learn:
- Listen, Adapt and Surprise - A superb business strategy
- How Patrick built La Madeleine to a business worth hundreds of millions
- The importance of always giving first
- How women were critical to the success of La Madeleine
- How to create your own luck
- How to hire the right people - 3 Personality Profiles
- The role of the sub conscious mind
- How to uncover the hidden needs of your customer
- How to build high performing leadership teams
Subscribe to Podcast:
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Pathwaystosuccess
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1MmRW7T
Website: http://www.julianplacino.com
Leah Gilpatrick is an expert at providing high level customer service and creating memorable VIP client user experiences.
She is the Office Experience Manager for Bottle Rocket Studios, a mobile development firm that is known for its legendary office experience as well its world class apps. She is the swiss army knife of this beautifully designed, 42,000 square foot space that Bottle Rocket calls home. In addition to managing the office experience, Leah is also the Social and Culture Chairman for LIFT, a team dedicated to shaping an ideal company culture and work environment.
Leah credits much of her ability of effectively dealing with people from her experiences working in fast food restaurants and high volume call centers.
You will learn:
- The #1 easiest way to get people to like you
- 3 surprising customer service lessons from the fast food industry
- How to make friends with anyone
- How to diffuse heated situations and other personnel conflicts
- What every business can learn about customer service from the fast food industry
- Why body language can be the difference between someone liking or hating you
- How to create a happy work culture through a dynamically engineered office environment
Subscribe to Podcast:
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Pathwaystosuccess
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1MmRW7T
Website: http://www.julianplacino.com
Melinda Preston is a networking marketing and essential oils expert. She has a passion for educating people on natural ways to stay healthy and keep their lives above the wellness line. She is the mother of seven beautiful children, grandmother of four amazing grandchildren, and the wife of her husband Tad for 33 years.
Three years ago she was faced with a health issue that brought her to Young Living Essential Oils and her life hasn’t been the same. She has built her business and her life on helping others get the help they need through natural ways.
What you will learn:
- Wellness benefits of using essential oils
- The science behind essential oils
- Myths of the networking marketing industry
- How a network marketing business could set you financially free
- Growing as a leader through network marketing
- Why people succeed or fail in network marketing
- Passive vs Linear income
Subscribe to Podcast:
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Pathwaystosuccess
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1MmRW7T
Website: http://www.julianplacino.com
Stewart Youngblood is a technology startup expert. He was the former Program Director for Tech Wildcatters, an early stage tech seed fund and accelerator in the Dallas area. Stewart was responsible for facilitating the selection and coaching process for numerous startups.
This experience has given him valuable insights into the commonalities and best practices of successful tech startup businesses.
What you will learn:
- Commonalities of successful tech startups
- The #1 reason why tech startups fail
- The #1 reason why tech startups succeed
- How to go from an idea to a successful tech startup
- Why your team is a critical factor to your tech startup’s success
- How to effectively create and deliver your startup’s pitch
- How to write a simple but effective business plan
Subscribe to Podcast:
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Pathwaystosuccess
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1MmRW7T
Website: http://www.julianplacino.com
Baylor Barbee is a best selling author, nationally acclaimed speaker and sponsored triathlete. He’s done numerous motivational speaking engagements for fortune 500 companies, churches, schools and universities. Baylor delivered the Keynote speech for the 2014 Fall graduating class for the University of North Texas. He is named one of the “Top 12 Most Influential African-Americans in Dallas” by the City of Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Baylor is launching his 6th book, Wintality which will be launching September 14, 2016.
To reserve your copy, visit http://www.baylorbarbee.com/
Topics Discussed:
- How to live a life of excellence
- Why you should embrace your mistakes
- How to create breakthroughs in your life and business
- How to overcome your fears and limiting beliefs
Website: http://www.baylorbarbee.com
Instragram: @baylorbarbee
Twitter: @BaylorBarbee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaylorBarbee/
Books by Baylor
- Idea of Excellence
- See My Heart Not My Past
- You’re Perfect
- Breaking Your Own Heart
- Know Your Circle
Samantha Reid is the Owner and CEO of Obstacle Warriors, a gym that is inspired by the hit television show, American Ninja Warrior. Obstacle Warriors is a place for people to challenge themselves on a variety of obstacles in an indoor and climate-controlled environment. Obstacles include the Salmon Ladder, Warped Wall, Quintuple Steps, Body Prop, Spider Jump, Rope Climb and so much more! The gym is staffed with trained professionals that have extensive knowledge and experience with a variety of fitness disciplines in addition to obstacle training. Samantha is an inspiring entrepreneur and accomplishes everything she sets her mind to.
Website: http://obstaclewarriorsdallas.com/
Website: http://www.obstaclewarriorkids.com/
Contact: samantha@obstaclewarriorsdallas.com
Topics Discussed:
- Samantha’s reinvention story from real estate to Obstacle Gym Mogul
- How Samantha started the first female owned Obstacle Gym
- How Samantha started the Gym despite the naysayers
- Samantha’s philosophies on starting and growing a business
- Samantha’s advice for entrepreneurs and getting things done
- Why Samantha treats a business like a child and why you should too
- The power of belief and avoiding negativity
- The future of Obstacle Warriors
- How Obstacle Warriors can help you achieve your fitness goals
- Why YOU need to checkout Obstacle Warriors today!
Subscribe to Podcast:
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Pathwaystosuccess
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1MmRW7T
Website: http://www.julianplacino.com
Gary De Rodriguez is an internationally acclaimed expert in the science of human excellence and known as the People Mechanic, Gary de Rodriguez has over a 30 year career in designing and integrating the most effective models of psychology-based systems of success in leadership and team dynamics.
He is the CEO of Peopleistic LLC formerly People Rich LLC, a Director of the Business Education Institute, and a Research Fellow of the Institute of Mind and Behavioural Sciences. He has trained his unique training's across the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and Europe. He is a published author on the topic of Humanistic Business and is consider an expert internationally on the subject of team engagement.
He has privately coached over 11,500 people worldwide and is internationally recognized as the go to person for professional breakthroughs. Gary has focused his career upon leadership, thinking and problem solving strategies, time management, entrepreneurial development, people intelligence, communication, and the investment in human equity. His strategies for developing leadership has been utilized by organizations such as Shell Oil, Kuwait Petroleum, Élan Pharmaceuticals, McGraw Hill Publishing, State of Nevada Board of Education, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, TDK Corporation, Pacific Care Health Systems, American Chamber of Commerce, Competitive Foods, Edith Cowen University, San Diego State University, Pharmacy 777, Briscoe Search and Consulting, MLS Inc., Memec Corporation, Headsets.com, Regional land Services of Western Australia, and many more.
Topics Discussed:
- How to find your unique purpose in life
- 3 steps to achieving your leadership potential
- How to achieve peace of mind and personal fulfillment
- How to find your joy and become an unstoppable force for good
- How to effectively lead yourself
- How to inspire and lead world class organizations
- Gary’s incredible transformation story
Website: http://www.peopleistic.us
Joan Dizon is the creator and CEO of The Limitless Family, where she and and her family challenge themselves and others to unlearn limiting habits through service, travel and spreading love. Joan is a military wife and mother of 3 boys. Joan loves to world-school her kids, takes thousands of photos a day, has a passion for entrepreneurship, dance and is a wanna be surfer.
Topics Discussed
- How Joan and the limitless family can help you maximize rewards through smart credit card usage
- Which credit cards offer you the greatest benefits and rewards
- How struggle and adversity can birth opportunity
- What Joan learned about life was her husband was deployed with the military for a year
- How to identify and rid yourself of limiting beliefs
- How to face your fears and push past your limits
- The importance of authenticity to connect with and build your audience
- How Joan is helping to end sex slavery and trafficking through her support of MQHM.ORG
- Secrets to her success in social media marketing - Facebook Live!
- What Joan learned from walking barefoot across 2,000 degree coals
- Leadership takeaways from Unleash the Power Within
Website: https://the-limitless-family.com/
Instagram: joan_thejedimom
This week I interviewed Tomasz Kwiatkowski, former professional European league basketball player and NCAA division one athlete from SMU. On this episode, he shares how he leveraged his experience in high level sports to succeed in business and the corporate world.
Today, he is a sales executive, a strategist and a seven-foot tall leader who is passionate about the intersection of people, sales and client satisfaction.
He is a Polish native and possess a BBA and an MA from Southern Methodist University.
Topics Discussed:
- Tomasz’s incredible immigrant story
- His life as a 16 year old professional basketball player
- What it was like to be actively recruited by American Universities for his physical gifts
- How he developed a champion’s mindset
- How he leveraged his physical attributes and champion mindset to succeed in the business world
- His secrets to effective networking
- How to make sure people remember you
- How to conduct an effective job search without “applying” to jobs
- The sponsorship process for international students
Christopher is a writer, podcaster, speaker and juggler extraordinaire!
He shares a short story a month at nolumberjacks.com and is 1/2 of the Men in Gorilla Suits podcast -- a weekly pop culture podcast that sometimes borders on philosophical. A technical writer by trade, he also blogs at TheJugglingWriter.com and ChristopherGronlund.com
On this episode we discuss:
- The Christopher Gronlund origin story!
- How he overcame crippling shyness through juggling
- The benefits of podcasting for building your business and personal brand
- How to get started podcasting on a tight budget
- The importance of story telling to build connection with your audience
- How to craft a story that sells
- Christopher’s writing process
- How to create compelling content and so much more!
In grade school Tara was known as the “Questioning Queen." Being dyslexic, she had to find alternative ways to gain a deeper understanding of the subject at hand. Which meant asking “Why,” “How” and “What if” until the point of exhaustion. She owes these experiences to the reason why she values the importance of intellectual curiosity and encourages others to engage in this way of thinking.
In 2015, Tara graced the TEDx stage with her talk, Curiosity Saves the Cat.
Tara graduated from Oklahoma State University where she got her degree in Advertising and Strategic Communication. At her time at OSU she held a variety of leadership positions including Social Chair for her sorority, President of the Advertising Club and was the Account lead for the National Student Advertising Competition. Upon graduation she spent the first four years of her career at Tracylocke working on amazing brands like Pizza Hut, Samsung and Cattle Barons Ball. Tara has recently joined Bottle Rocket Studios, a mobile app development first that has created some of the highest quality apps in the world, as their newest Client Executive.
On this episode we discuss:
- What Dyslexia is and how it affects the brain’s ability to process information
- How Tara adapted her learning style to cope with Dyslexia
- How Tara turned a learning “disability” into a superpower
- The importance of intellectual curiosity
- The TEDx application process and her full TEDx experience
- Important takeaways from Unleash the Power Within - Anthony Robbins Seminar
- What she learned from walking barefoot across 2,000 degree coals
Thomas Doweidt is an American Ninja Warrior Season 8 competitor. Out of 75,000 applicants, he was one of the few who were selected for their incredible athleticism, multitude of fitness accomplishments and compelling life story.
Tom was successful in completing the qualifiers which landed him at the OKC finals which will be aired on August 1st on NBC.
In addition to his physical gifts and many fitness accomplishments, Tom has a great outlook on life and is a very inspirational young man.
On this episode we discuss:
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Tom's background and origin story
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The American Ninja Warrior application process and keys to getting noticed
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Insights into Tom's training regimen, nutrition, recovery and mindset
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Play by play of his run at the qualifiers
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What’s in store for Tom’s future and much much more!
Connect with Tom:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomDoweidtFollowToFame
Instagram: @home_bwah
Jason Osburn is the accomplished founder of Design Unto Others (DUO), an experience design consultancy that works with clients to uncover their core value and craft a great digital experience around it. Prior to DUO he's designed brand identities, digital platforms, award-winning apps, founded a successful TV Everywhere platform and leads an innovative consumer mobile app startup. Whether designing brand identities, apps, digital businesses or multidisciplinary teams he keeps a constant eye toward positive experiences that generate results. He’s been recognized for both his graphic and digital design work which has appeared in Print, Communication Arts, Wired, as an Apple launch partner and featured multiple times in the app store, its hall of fame as well as on Google Play.
On this episode, we discuss Jason’s top 3 considerations to building world class digital user experiences.
- Product Vs Project
- Designing for a moment
- The three C’s when building a product (capability, communication, convenience)
Website: http://www.yesweduo.com
PinYada: pinyadaapp.com
Contact: Jason@yesweduo.com
Bob McDaniel is a Certified Spartan SGX Coach and Spartan Obstacle Specialist. He’s achieved more than 12 first place finishes in his age group.
On this episode, we discuss preparation techniques to successfully conquer the Spartan Beast which I will be doing this October.
The Spartan Beast is the most difficult of the three races in the Spartan trifecta. The Beast is 12-14 miles with an average completion time of 4-5 hours.
We get much deeper into the technical aspects of preparation and training than Bob’s last appearance on episode 9 - http://bit.ly/BobMcDaniel
Podcast Links:
iTunes: http://bit.ly/Pathwaystosuccess
Stitcher: http://bit.ly/1MmRW7T
Website: http://www.julianplacino.com
Jarrad Abshire is a small business expert and Executive Consultant with Ambit Energy, a billion dollar energy retailer and one of the largest direct selling companies in the world.
He wasn’t always a savvy and financially successful entrepreneur. He started off his working career has a high school band director. As a high school band director, he realized that he was facing a future of working 30-40 years and then retiring on 40% of the income he had been accustomed to making so he started looking for another way to create supplemental income.
After 4.5 years of working a very unique business opportunity only a part time basis, he was able to completely replace his income from teaching. He’s now created a lifelong passive income that has surpassed a 30-40 year retirement income from teaching. He and his wife are now stay at home parents and entrepreneurs with their 2 year old son.
Now he’s teaching others the benefits of entrepreneurship and how they too can set themselves finically free.
Topics Covered:
- Who is Jarrad Abshire?
- Why you should own a small business especially during uncertain economic times
- Linear Income vs Residual Income
- What is networking marketing?
- How to work with Jarrad himself to help you achieve financial freedom
- And much more!
Connect with Jarrad Abshire at:
http://www.nomoremondaymorning.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarradabshire
Amber Kidwai is a Recruitment and Job Search Expert with over 10 years experience in the staffing industry. After graduating with a degree in Psychology from UCL – a university ranked #3 in the UK, and #7 in the world, she went on to pursue a Masters in Organizational Psychology which inspired her to apply psychology best practices in the workplace. She began her career as a Career Coach, helping individuals identify career paths and navigate those careers. Seeing the profound effect career choices can have on an individual’s sense fulfillment and satisfaction in life, she realized she wanted to continue guiding people to hear their inner voice and follow their dreams, with real steps and tangible goals to help them get there.
After moving to the US, she applied her career coaching and consulting skills in the world of staffing. She has gained experience and expertise in Recruitment which she applies everyday as a Partner in Lee Professional Resources, a boutique staffing firm. Amber acts as a trusted advisor to individuals, guiding them through the myriad of opportunities and helping them find the next right step in their career, as well as advising Organizations on how to manage their hiring process and market themselves to attract and subsequently hire the best talent.
This is a great episode for anyone who is:
- struggling to find a job
- actively looking to find a job
- passively looking to find a job
- just starting to look for job
- doesn’t know where to start in a job search
- doesn’t know what career to pursue
Zack Hooper is the Co-founder and Principal of NPC Commercial Roofing, one of the fastest-growing new roofing companies in Texas. Zack considers himself a perpetual student and master of sales, and credits a significant amount of his ability to sell to his experience as a stand-up comedian.
Starting stand-up as a college student in 2009, Zack learned a great deal about how to connect with people in the best way he knew how; by making them laugh! When he decided not to pursue his intended path into professional comedy, Zack bounced around different jobs, lost and unsure about what direction to take before ultimately deciding to start his own business with his brother. On top of running their company, Zack is taking his story and lessons learned to universities and churches, talking to students about understanding the sales process and applying it to their own search for employment.
On this episode, Zack shares his experiences in Stand-up comedy and how it has helped his professional career.
Jason Croft is the Producer and Host of Startup Dallas, a Youtube Channel and Podcast where he interviews successful entrepreneurs from the Dallas area.
He is also on the verge of launching his own show, The Jason Croft Show. Jason is a true media veteran with 22 years of experience specializing in video production.
On this episode, Jason gives us some amazing insights into his media experience, interview techniques and much more!
Startup Dallas: http://bit.ly/StartupDallasJasonCroft
Website: http://www.thejasoncroft.com
Joshua Hall is a Usability Expert who has worked in a variety of industries including gaming, travel, e-commerce, healthcare, retail, food & restaurant.
Highlights of Joshua’s Career:
- Certified Usability Analyst with Human Factors International.
- His testing experience includes mobile, tablet, web, command line, kiosk as well as gaming applications
- Led the usability testing effort for Sabre Airline Solutions, which is used by 200 + global airlines
- Credited in the Borderland 2 end credits, which is one of the best selling games of 2012, with over 12 million copies to date
- He’s worked with other amazing brands including Coca-Cola, Chik-Fil-A, Mary Kay, ABC, NBC and American Airlines
- He’s speaker and organizer in the Dallas UXPA community
- Today, he leads all usability efforts for Bottle Rocket Studios, and award winning mobile development firm that has produced some of the highest quality mobile apps in the world.
On this episode we discuss:
- What usability is
- Benefits of usability
- How usability can enhance your business
- Usability ROI
- How to do low cost scrappy usability
- Best practices of usability and much more!
Brock Hardman is a Survivalist who has built a substantial firewall for himself and his family in case of any major financial, political or even natural disaster.
Some have even referred to him as a, “Doomsday Prepper.” His interest in overall preparedness and survival techniques began in 2011 after watching a financial documentary that completely changed his way of thinking. Since then, he’s learned Krav Maga, a form of self defense first developed by the Israeli army in the 1940’s, implemented numerous financial safeguards and has acquired a number very interesting survival assets including an above ground tornado shelter, 1.5 years worth of food supply and various firearms for self defense.
On this episode, Brock shares why and how he has prepared for various types of emergencies.
Ryan is a solo freelance developer consistently making over a quarter of a million dollars per year from consulting work, while having the freedom to pick and choose the clients that he works with. Using the lessons from his own consulting business, he teaches other freelancers and consultants how to build sustainable six-figure businesses of their own. In 2015, he launched LetsMakeApps, a lead generation service for freelance designers and developers.
Listeners to this podcast episode can receive a discount code for LetsMakeApps and other bonuses by going to https://letsmakeapps.io/pathways/
Unlike other consultants or developers, he’s both an experienced product manager as well as an active developer so he can ensure a strategy that furthers a company's goals while being technically feasible at the same time.
Ryan has worked with amazing companies such as Nike, Fannie Mae, Bayer, VMWare and dozens of startups on their mobile strategy and execution across dozens of apps and millions of active users.
He is also the author of the guide titled, “My First Million Dollars from Freelance” with many more posts in the works.
On this episode, he shares his secrets to running a successful freelance business.
Laura Lamons is a lifelong athlete and sponsored runner by RunOn! Although she's competed in soccer, tennis, cycling, basketball, volleyball and softball she began to hone in on running during college at the University of North Texas.
She became a sponsored runner in 2014 so you can find her running competitively in DFW almost every other weekend. In just a few years she has completed over 50 races! She’s run every distance from 5k to marathon and is always looking for the next challenge. Always pushing herself to the next level she’s even completed her first duathlon!
In addition to her impressive credentials as an athlete she’s also built a successful career in e-commerce and mobile project management.
Laura is an incredible athlete, an accomplished project management professional and an inspiring human being.
On this episode she shares her amazing journey of becoming a sponsored runner and provides personal insights into her training, nutrition, recovery and mindset.
Mark Sinatra is CEO of Staff One HR. Before joining Staff One HR, Mark co-founded Gordian Capital, a private investment company that focuses on making long-term investments in lower middle market companies. He has worked in the private equity, investment banking, consulting, and business process outsourcing industries. He came to Staff One HR with some impressive roles under his belt at companies that include Credit Suisse, Merrill Lynch, Andersen, RR Donnelley and also The Parthenon Group.
Mark is actively involved in the PEO industry as a Board Director of both ESAC and NAPEO. When he’s not working, Mark is helping in the community. He is a Board Advisor to The Kikulu Foundation, a Board Director for First3years, a partner with Social Venture Partners – Dallas, and a volunteer with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program. Mark also is a member of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO) - Lone Star Chapter.
He is an MBA graduate of the Wharton School of Business, and holds a BA in Economics from Fordham University. Mark earned the SHRM-CP Certification in August 2015.
On this episode he shares his unique journey into entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Bob McDaniel is certified Spartan SGX Coach & Spartan Obstacle Specialist. He started Spartan racing in May of 2012. Since then, he’s completed 4 Spartan Trifectas which are 3 separate Spartan races, of varying distances completed over the course of 1 year.
Bob has accomplished 12 first place finishes in his age group from 2013 - 2015. In this episode, Bob shares his best advice on training, nutrition and mindset.
At 67 years of age, Bob is one of the most inspirational people I have met!
Brandon Jenkins is a talented musician who was first inspired by rap music at the age of 12 years old. Since then, his life long dream was to become a professional musician.
While most kids his age were busy playing video games or hanging out with their friends, he was honing his craft by writing song verses and turning them into raps.
Determined to make his dream a reality, using pure grit, determination and hustle, he released his first album at the age of 16 which sold 2,000 copies statewide and launched him into local stardom.
At 17 years old, his successes in multiple hip hop contest gave him the chance to perform with artists such as the Yin Yang Twins, Mims, Big Sean, Three Six Mafia, MC Breed and Paul Wall.
After his high school graduation, he focused full time on his music career. 2011 became his biggest year when he released the single With you Tonight featuring Drew32 & Astray produced by Donny Boy. This song would head to regional radio markets and sat on the playlists for more than 13 weeks. In the midst of much success and becoming increasingly closer to achieve his dream in the music industry,the death of a close friend forced him to re-think life and wonder about his own existence.
He went on a 2 year spiritual hiatus and uprooted himself from Michigan to Dallas where he began working at the Boys & Girls Club and volunteering at a local church with the youth. After a few months in Texas, he began getting opportunities to speak at prisons, churches and youth groups about how God turned his life around.
Now in 2016, he’s on the verge of relaunching his career with a new mission and purpose behind his music.
Anthony Victorio is a software engineer lead currently working at Facebook. In this episode he shares his insights on how he got the job at Facebook as well as what it's like to work for the social media giant. As a bonus, he gives us some insights into his approaches to problem solving.
Anthony is one of my oldest, closest and most loyal friends. He has influenced me a great deal throughout my life and I wouldn’t be who I am today if it weren't for my connection to him.
Mike Leduc is a very accomplished software engineering leader with over 20 years of experience. He was former the Vice President of Software Engineering for Bottle Rocket Studios, a mobile app development company that has produced some of the highest quality mobile apps in the world. At Bottle Rocket, he managed the software engineering group which consisted of iOS, android, sever, web and quality assurance professionals. In addition to providing strategic and tactical leadership, he has hired, trained and mentored some of best software engineering talent in the market.
He has an uncanny ability to recognize engineering talent then groom them to becoming world class software engineers. Several of his proteges have gone off to work for companies like Apple, Twitter, Amazon and many other amazing companies. Although a significant portion of his career has been spent in leadership roles, he is certainly not afraid to get his hands dirty in code. Quoting from his linked in page, “I am, and will, always be, an engineer at heart. Scratch me and I bleed code.”
Mike is a brilliant software engineering leader and an incredible coach and mentor. In this episode, he gives great career advice for computer science students and entry level programmers looking to build a career in software development.
Ian Parkinson is a technology professional and former Marine Sergeant. Today, he is the Quality Assurance Manager for the AWE Division of Bottle Rocket Studios, one of the premier mobile development firms in the world. As a recruiter, I've encountered many of our veterans who are struggling to find work and translating their military experience to a private sector job. On episode 05 of the Pathways to Success, former Marine Sergeant, Ian Parkinson shares how he conducted his job search after his active duty and ultimately built successful career in technology. Please share this episode with any of our veterans who are struggling to find employment.
Billie Placino, my amazing sister, is a personal trainer and single mother of two.
She wasn’t always in great shape. As a matter of fact, she was severely overweight as a result of her two pregnancies. This is her inspiring story of how she was able to lose 56 pounds, 30% body fat and went from a size 16 to a size 2.
Billie is an active personal trainer for Anytime Fitness at the Rowlett and Firewheel locations in Texas.
To connect with Billie Placino, follow her on Instagram at @BilliePlacino
J.R. Atkins is a Professional Speaker, Author and Consultant.
In his first book, Success Simplified, with Dr. Stephan Covey, Dr. Tony Alessandra and Patricia Fripp J.R wrote about how organizations can use social media to communicate with perspective customers, current clients and employees. His most recent book, Roadmap to Success, with Deepak Chopra and Ken Blanchard J.R. writes about mobile app development for individuals, small companies and large enterprises.
As a speaker, he’s noted for “taking the mystery out of technology” and speaking in terms that “even a CEO can understand.” J.R. has been speaking publicly since 1994.You can learn more about J.R. at http://somethingdifferentcompanies.com/
Alex Craig is the founder of potatoparcel.com, a website where you can ship a potato through the mail with a personalized message on it.
As ridiculous as this business sounds, he consistently made up to $10,000 per month sending potatoes through the mail!
This crazy venture landed him a feature on the Steve Harvey show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzhDrDotbq4
Alex also landed several media mentions on WFAA, CNBC and Mashable.com
Make Your Life Sweeter® founder Yasmeen Tadia has transformed standard-issue, carnival cotton candy and popcorn into gourmet indulgences with her signature line of sweet sensations, including Fluffpop® Gourmet Mini Cotton Candy, Hotpoppin® Gourmet Popcorn, The Mini Mason™, and her recent creation: Sugaire™ Organic Cotton Candy
Her story of risking it all by leaving her corporate job to start her own business is truly inspiring!
You can learn more about Yasmeen Tadia at
http://fluffpop.com/
This episode introduces Julian Placino and states the mission behind the Pathways to Success Podcast.