Hacks & Hobbies: Recent Episodes

Junaid Ahmed

Junaid Ahmed digs in deep as he converses with hobbyists, entrepreneurs, cyclists, artists, actors, and leaders from around the world. These hackers of life have one thing in common. They’re passionate about their craft and built businesses and movements around what they love to do every single day. We get to learn about their journeys, origins and how they got to where they are today.

The lessons shared by our guests are immediately actionable and if applied accurately they give you immediate results and success in your day-t operations.

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What does it take to go from the shadows of the unknown to the spotlight of global recognition?In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Enrique Augusta Gonzalez—CEO of Triad Leadership Solutions, retired Navy veteran, and six-time bestselling author—to uncover the raw truth behind leadership, legacy, and the courage to chase your dreams.

Enrique’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. From 26 years of service in the US Navy to building a thriving business and award-winning podcast, he reveals the mindset shifts, daily habits, and emotional battles that shape true leaders. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn setbacks into stepping stones and create impact that outlives you, this conversation is your blueprint.

What You'll Learn:

The hidden cost of “playing it safe” with your dreams—and how to break free.
Why legacy is built in the quiet moments, not just the spotlight.
How Navy core values shaped Enrique’s leadership philosophy for life.
The emotional rollercoaster of transitioning from military to entrepreneurship.
Practical tools for developing the leader within—starting today.

Timestamps:

00:00 – From Unknown to Award-Winning: Enrique’s journey begins02:10 – 26 Years in the Navy: Core values that never fade05:30 – The Lost Feeling: Navigating life after service08:15 – Salary vs. Dreams: The moment Enrique chose legacy over comfort12:00 – Building Triad Leadership Solutions: The birth of a mission15:20 – Podcasting & Possibility: Why sharing your story matters18:45 – Legacy, Longing, and Leadership: Lessons from “Somewhere in Time”

Guest Links:

Website: https://triadleadershipsolutions.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/enriqueaugustagonzalez
Instagram: https://instagram.com/enriqueaugustagonzalez
Book: https://www.amazon.com/author/enriqueaugustagonzalez

If you’re ready to step into your own influence and build a legacy that lasts, don’t miss this episode.

What if losing your dream job was the best thing that ever happened to you?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Kirk Gimenez, a two-time Emmy winner and the first Latino to anchor in English at ESPN, to uncover the untold story behind his rise, fall, and ultimate reinvention as the founder of sizzle TV. Kirk reveals how losing his authentic voice in mainstream media led him to create a platform that celebrates multicultural stories, positivity, and unapologetic representation.

Dive deep into Kirk’s journey of resilience, the power of staying true to your roots, and the mission to flood the world with uplifting stories. This conversation is a masterclass in turning adversity into opportunity, building a brand with purpose, and why the future of media belongs to those who dare to be different.

What You'll Learn:

How Kirk became the first Latino to anchor in English at ESPN—and why it mattered.
The pain of losing his authentic voice and the 20-year journey to reclaim it.
Why sizzle TV is more than a platform: it’s a movement for multicultural, positive storytelling.
The business case for authenticity and why brands must embrace multiculturalism.
Kirk’s new mission: using AI mini-docs to amplify untold, uplifting stories at scale.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Power of Follow-Up: How Junaid and Kirk first connected
03:15 – Breaking Barriers at ESPN: Becoming the first Latino anchor in English
08:40 – Losing and Reclaiming Authenticity: The birth of sizzle TV
15:20 – Multiculturalism as a Superpower: Why 200%ers are the future
22:10 – The Broken State of Media—and Kirk’s plan to fix it with positivity
28:45 – AI Mini-Docs: Revolutionizing storytelling for nonprofits and brands
34:00 – Advice to His Younger Self: “Never let them take your Latino voice”

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.sizzletv.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkgimenez/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirkgimenez/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kirkgimenez

What if you could rewire your brain to break free from trauma and step into a life of confidence, clarity, and calm?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Hilary Ruso—certified havening practitioner, podcast host, and trauma healing expert—to uncover the science and soul behind emotional resilience. Hilary reveals the hidden mechanisms of the brain, shares powerful real-life transformations, and guides you through practical havening techniques that anyone can use.

Prepare to challenge everything you thought you knew about trauma. This conversation is a masterclass in self-healing, packed with actionable insights, emotional breakthroughs, and the tools to start your own journey toward lasting change.

What You'll Learn:

The four elements of trauma encoding and why your brain can’t tell past from present
How havening rapidly rewires neural pathways for healing and resilience
Real-world stories of overcoming fear and reclaiming safety—even on the world’s biggest stages
The “AAA Effect”: Awareness, Allowance, and Alignment as the foundation for transformation
Simple daily havening practices to calm your mind and build emotional strength

Timestamps:

0:01:05 Trauma Decoded: The Four Elements That Shape Your Brain
0:06:33 Why Your Brain Is Wired for Negativity—and How to Change It
0:08:38 From Opera Stage to Safe Space: A Grammy Winner’s Breakthrough
0:11:52 Havening 101: The Science and Practice of Self-Healing
0:14:19 Positive Mindset vs. Pleasant Distraction—What Really Works?
0:16:38 The AAA Effect: The First Step to Lasting Resilience
0:20:41 Who Needs Havening Most? Hilary’s Surprising Fictional Pick

Guest Links:

Website: https://hilaryrusso.com
Podcast: Holistically Speaking (https://hilaryrusso.com/podcast)
Events & Trainings: https://hilaryrusso.com/events
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hilaryrusso
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/hilaryrusso
Book (upcoming): “Hug It Out” (details on website)

This episode is your invitation to be kind to your mind, discover the power of havening, and start hacking your way to healing.

What if you could rewire your brain for resilience and joy?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Hilary Rousseau—one of only 50 certified havening trainers in the world, trauma-informed holistic practitioner, and host of the globally top-rated “Holistically Speaking” podcast. Hilary reveals the neuroscience behind self-healing, the transformative power of gratitude, and how her “Hug It Out” method can help you reclaim your mind’s safe space.

Discover how humor, understanding, and gratitude can become your daily tools for emotional well-being. Hilary’s journey is both deeply personal and universally inspiring—this conversation will change the way you think about healing, self-care, and the stories we tell ourselves.

What You'll Learn:

The “Hug It Out” Method: How humor, understanding, and gratitude can transform your emotional landscape.
Havening Techniques: The science-backed self-soothing practice that rewires your brain for safety and calm.
Gratitude’s Power: Why two minutes of gratitude each morning can change your entire day.
Music & Healing: How rhythm and song activate your vagus nerve and regulate emotions.
Resilience in Adversity: Lessons from trauma, storytelling, and finding joy—even in the hardest moments.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Hilary Rousseau: The Journey to Healing and Resilience
02:10 — What Is Havening? The Science of Creating a Safe Mind
07:45 — The Hug It Out Method: Humor, Understanding, Gratitude
13:20 — Self-Healing vs. Self-Care: Starting with Gratitude
17:05 — Music, Rhythm, and Emotional Regulation
22:30 — Lessons from War Movies: Finding Strength in Adversity
28:15 — The Power of Storytelling: Big Fish, Grief, and Legacy

What if the only thing standing between you and a thriving, burnout-proof freelance business is a single mindset shift? In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Jason Willis Lee—medical translator, business strategist, and host of the Freelance Training podcast—to uncover the hidden frameworks that separate struggling freelancers from industry leaders.

From the power of lead magnets to the art of productizing your expertise, Jason shares the hard-won lessons and emotional turning points that fueled his evolution from service provider to sought-after thought leader. If you’re ready to attract better clients, earn more, and finally break free from the time-for-money trap, this conversation is your blueprint.

What You'll Learn:

Discover why “standing out in a sea of sameness” is the #1 skill for freelancers—and how to do it.
Learn the lead magnet strategies that build trust and fill your pipeline with high-quality clients.
Find out how virtual assistants and automation can buy back your time and scale your business.
Uncover the secrets to productizing your expertise and making the leap to six figures.
Get Jason’s advice for building a resilient content machine that keeps working—even when you’re not.

Timestamps:

00:01 – Welcome & Jason’s Evolution: From translator to thought leader
00:42 – The #1 Mistake Freelancers Make (and how to fix it)
02:24 – Lead Magnets That Actually Work: Glossaries, cheat sheets, and more
05:07 – The Power of Teams: Why virtual assistants are a game-changer
05:41 – Packaging Your Expertise: Moving beyond time-for-money
08:13 – Automation & Newsletters: Building a business that runs itself
11:11 – What to Build First: Jason’s advice for stuck freelancers

Guest Links:

Website: https://entrepreneurialtranslator.com
LinkedIn: Search “Jason Willis Lee” or “Entrepreneurial Translator”
Podcast: Freelance Training (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts)
Book Reference: “How to Find Modern Clients” (featured in episode)
Instagram: (Not provided; recommend searching guest’s name)

If you want to go deeper, connect with Jason on LinkedIn or visit his website for more resources, courses, and his acclaimed podcast.

Step inside the mind of Jason Willis-Lee, an ITI certified medical translator and serial entrepreneur, who’s spent over 25 years navigating the shifting tides of business, burnout, and personal brand in a world flooded with AI and endless content.

With wisdom forged in Madrid and a career packed with reinvention, Jason reveals how freelancers can break through the noise, leverage their story, and create a business only they can build.

In this unmissable conversation, Jason and Junaid dive into the secrets of packaging your IP, building a magnetic personal brand, and why iteration— not perfection— is the real superpower in 2025. Whether you’re a solopreneur, creative, or future-proofing your income against the AI tide, this episode uncovers how to claim your authority, connect more deeply, and build demand for what only you can deliver.

What You'll Learn:

Why personal branding is your uncopyable moat in business.
How to transition from trading time for money to scalable impact.
Lessons on balancing automation with authenticity and quality.
The importance of rapid iteration over perfection for freelancers.
How the best in the business—from Elon Musk to Hormozi—build demand and break out.

Timestamps:

[0:00] Welcome & Rapid Introduction: Meet Jason Willis-Lee—translator, entrepreneur, and podcast host.
[0:45] From Employee to Entrepreneur: Jason’s powerful pivot and 25 years of reinvention.
[2:35] The Per-Hour Trap & Packaging IP: How to stop selling time and start selling transformation.
[5:00] “Find More Clients” and the Supply-Demand Secret—building buzz like Elon Musk.
[7:14] AI, Automation & Quality: Standing out when content is infinite.
[12:28] Authority Through Authenticity: The personal brand strategy that never fails.
[17:29] The “Perfection Trap”: Jason’s game-changing advice for every freelancer.

Guest Links:

Website: https://www.jasonwillislee.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-willis-lee/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwillislee/
Book: “How to Find More Clients”

Could your biggest trading loss be just one emotional decision away?

In this gripping episode, Casey Stubbs — veteran, trader, and creator of the 1% Weekly Trading System — reveals the life-changing mindset shifts and risk strategies that help thousands move from gambling with their futures to building real wealth. Casey brings military discipline, hard-earned wisdom, and a rare emotional honesty to a conversation that will challenge everything you thought you knew about success in the markets and in life.

Discover why trading isn’t about getting rich quick, how to tame emotional impulses, and why those who protect their gains — not just chase them — become the true winners. Whether you’re looking to escape financial pain or secure a vision for your future, this raw, curiosity-driven discussion will leave you re-evaluating how you approach money, risk, and personal growth.

What You'll Learn:

The biggest mental shift traders must make: it’s not a casino, it’s a craft.
Emotional control is the true “edge” — and most traders lose without it.
Risk management isn’t optional; it’s your survival plan.
Consistency and reinvesting profits are keys to scaling up safely.
Focus on the “top 20%” — the Pareto Principle creates outsized results, especially in tech.

Featured Timestamps:

[00:00] Mindset Reset: How traders sabotage success by chasing quick wins
[01:12] The Hidden Cost of Emotional Trading & How to Beat It
[03:01] Military Secrets: Risk Management Lessons for Investors
[07:23] From Profits to Progress: The Power of Reinvesting
[08:40] The 80/20 Rule: How Top Investors Pick Winning Stocks
[10:00] Tech as the Wealth Engine: Past, Present, and Future
[12:23] Fun Finale: What Monk the Detective Teaches Us About Money

Guest Links:

Website: freedomincomeoptions.com

What if you could walk away from your 9-to-5 and never look back?

In this revealing episode, Casey Stubbs—trading authority and mission-driven mentor—shares how he empowers 100,000 professionals to master a step-by-step trading system for consistent 1% weekly returns. Discover the emotional journey behind the strategies, the misconceptions about options, and the mindset shift that can transform your financial life forever.

Join Junaid Ahmed in a deeply honest conversation where financial independence meets personal growth, and the real keys to lasting wealth are finally unlocked.

What You'll Learn :

Why most people misunderstand options trading—and how Casey makes it simple and safe.
The life-changing power of consistent, small wins over risky gambles.
How emotional intelligence shapes financial success (and failure).
The "cash-secured put" and "covered call"—Casey's two-step formula for predictable returns.
The one mindset shift every aspiring trader must make to change their lives.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Escaping the 9-to-5: Meet Casey Stubbs and his mission
[01:00] A family legacy—early influences, hard lessons, and teenage stock trading
[05:00] Emotional spending, discipline, and turning $200/week into $30,000
[08:40] The biggest misconception: options are not just for “gamblers”
[11:20] Breaking down Casey’s 1% system: The two strategies anyone can use
[14:40] Real success stories: retirees, side hustlers, and the power of consistency
[19:01] The rule that applies to trading—and life: manage risk, not just dreams

Guest Links:

Website: CaseyStubbs.com (placeholder – replace with actual link if available)
LinkedIn: Casey Stubbs on LinkedIn
Instagram: @caseystubbs
Book: [Casey Stubbs’ Books]

What if the secret to building a thriving business isn’t about being everywhere, but about showing up where it matters most?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Michelle Thames—brand strategist, podcast host, and digital ecosystem architect—to uncover the real blueprint for standing out, attracting clients, and turning your passions into profit.

Michelle’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention and resilience. She reveals why visibility is more than just posting online, how to craft a customer journey that converts, and the mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to succeed. Whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, this conversation will challenge what you think you know about branding, marketing, and making your mark.

What You'll Learn:

Visibility starts with knowing your audience—down to their deepest motivations.
Focus on platforms where your ideal clients actually spend time, not everywhere at once.
Build a customer journey: nurture leads, create trust, and guide them to conversion.
Monetize your expertise through digital products, audio courses, coaching, and more.
Messaging and follow-up are the secret weapons for turning followers into paying clients.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Michelle’s Reinvention: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Over
00:39 – The Visibility Blueprint: Where to Show Up and Why
02:44 – The Biggest Mistake Entrepreneurs Make (and How to Fix It)
06:55 – Monetizing Multiple Passions: From Digital Products to Paid Speaking
10:12 – The #1 Fix for Struggling to Convert Your Audience
12:59 – Three Practical Steps to Boost Visibility and Revenue Today
14:48 – Michelle’s Dream Business Beyond Marketing (and Her Love for Matcha)

Guest Links:

Website: https://thingsmediasolutions.com
Website: https://michellethames.com (coming soon)
Instagram: https://instagram.com/michelleLthames
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michellethames
Facebook: https://facebook.com/michellethames
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@michellethames

This episode is your invitation to rethink visibility, embrace your expertise, and start building a brand that truly stands out.

What if losing everything was the spark you needed to build your dream life?

In this episode, Michelle Thames reveals how being fired from her healthcare job became the catalyst for a radical reinvention. Discover how she transformed a side hustle into a thriving business, built a digital marketing agency with her husband, and became a sought-after speaker and podcast host.

Michelle’s story is a masterclass in betting on yourself, embracing your passions, and turning setbacks into your greatest advantage.

What You'll Learn:

Why getting fired can be the best thing that ever happened to you
The power of starting small and building one client at a time
How to balance multiple passions without losing focus
The mindset shift every woman over 40 needs to thrive in business
Why you don’t need to be everywhere to build visibility

Timestamps:

00:02 — Fired & Fearless: Michelle’s turning point
02:10 — From Side Hustle to Full-Time: The birth of a business
04:30 — Building a Brand: Lessons from a multi-million dollar startup
07:15 — Betting on Yourself: The moment Michelle went all in
10:00 — Balancing Passions: Strategies for multi-passionate entrepreneurs
13:20 — Reinventing After 40: Advice for late bloomers
16:00 — Quickfire: Biggest leap, mindset shifts, and visibility mistakes

Guest Links:

Website: Michelle Thames Media Solutions
LinkedIn: Michelle Thames
Instagram: @michellethames
Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level

What if everything you know about marketing is wrong?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Joshua Ramsey, the Fractional CMO who’s helped countless businesses slash costs and skyrocket results. Joshua pulls back the curtain on the real reasons most marketing budgets fail—and shares the science, stories, and strategies that separate the winners from the wasted.

Discover the emotional journey behind every marketing decision, the power of perception, and why data—not gut feeling—should drive your next campaign. Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or just curious about what really works in 2025, this episode will change how you see your brand, your budget, and your business.

What You'll Learn:

The “Law of Thirds”: Why understanding your true cost per acquisition is the first step to smarter marketing.
Perception is everything: How your brand’s reputation is built (or broken) by what people see—not what you say.
The funnel decoded: Why every business must master inbound before chasing trends like AI.
Real-world hacks: From mall surveys to Google AdWords, Joshua shares actionable tactics for any budget.
Fact vs. feeling: The surprising reason most business owners miss out on their best marketing opportunities.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Hidden Costs of Marketing: Joshua’s eye-opening story of a roofer who stopped all marketing (and what happened next)
04:20 – Hollywood’s Secret: What movie trailers can teach you about ramping up your brand
06:54 – Leverage Marketing: How to double down on what works (and cut what doesn’t)
10:27 – Fact vs. Feeling: The data-driven mindset that changes everything
17:17 – 2025’s Top Marketing Trends: Why AI is overhyped and what really matters
20:27 – Where to Invest First: Joshua’s no-nonsense advice for new businesses
23:48 – Three Quick Wins: Citations, real feedback, and the $250 AdWords hack

Guest Links:

Website: jrcmo.com
LinkedIn: Joshua Ramsey on LinkedIn (search “Josh Ramsey marketing”)
Instagram: @josh_ramsey_cmo (suggested handle, verify for accuracy)
Book: “The Agile Marketing Plan” (placeholder—replace with actual title if available)

Are you burning money on marketing agencies and still not seeing results?In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Joshua Ramsey, a fractional CMO with 20+ years of experience and 80,000+ campaigns under his belt, to expose the hidden truths behind agency relationships—and how business owners can finally take control.

Joshua shares raw stories of frustration, costly mistakes, and the emotional rollercoaster of trusting the wrong partners. Discover the mindset shifts, strategies, and KPIs that separate thriving businesses from those stuck in a cycle of disappointment. If you’re ready to stop wasting money and start scaling smarter, this episode is your wake-up call.

What You'll Learn:

Why most business owners set themselves up for disappointment with agencies—and how to break the cycle.
The single most important question to ask before hiring any marketing partner.
How to set KPIs that actually drive results (and what to do when they’re not met).
The power of agility: why sticking to a failing plan is the costliest mistake of all.
Programmatic advertising explained: the future-proof channel you can’t afford to ignore.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Hidden Frustration: Why Most Agency Relationships Fail02:26 – The Unique Selling Proposition: What Really Makes You Stand Out?05:33 – Setting KPIs That Matter: The Secret to Agency Accountability10:26 – Should You Hire a CMO? The CEO’s Dilemma13:56 – When to Cut Your Losses: The “Good Money After Bad” Trap16:54 – Agility or Die: The Real Secret to Surviving in Marketing20:26 – The One Channel Joshua Would Bet His Career On

What if the key to your business growth isn’t more ads, but more authenticity?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Alec Johnson—live video strategist, digital stage pioneer, and founder of Take One Tech—to reveal the untold truths behind building a magnetic brand in the digital age.

Alec shares the real reason live video transforms strangers into superfans, the overlooked tech upgrades that instantly boost your presence, and the emotional journey of turning online connections into lifelong relationships.

Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or just starting out, Alec’s story will challenge what you think you know about content, connection, and confidence. Get ready for actionable insights, honest confessions, and a roadmap to monetizing your passion—without losing your soul.

What You'll Learn :

The simplest live video setup that anyone can start with—no fancy gear required
Why audio quality matters more than video (and the affordable mic Alec swears by)
The “confidence monitor” trick that instantly levels up your on-camera presence
How to turn casual viewers into loyal clients—Alec’s secret to building trust
The #1 mistake that kills engagement (and the new tools that fix it for good)

Timestamps:

00:01 — Why Live Video Is a Game Changer for Entrepreneurs
01:05 — The Beginner’s Setup: Start Simple, Sound Great
03:20 — Level Up: The Two Upgrades That Transform Your Production
06:34 — The Real Secret to Audience Engagement (and What Most Get Wrong)
12:26 — From Streams to Sales: Turning Viewers into Clients
15:35 — Monetization 101: The First Step Alec Wishes He Took Sooner
18:57 — Dream Locations, Real Connections: Alec’s Vision for the Future

Guest Links:

Website: takeonetech.io
YouTube: Take One Tech 2

What if the only thing standing between you and your audience is a single moment of courage?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Alec Johnson, founder of Take One Tech and creator of Digital Stage Academy, to uncover the raw truth behind building confidence, clarity, and connection in the world of live video. Alec reveals the hidden fears, the power of community, and the game-changing mindset shifts that separate those who merely show up from those who truly command the digital stage.

Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or someone terrified of hitting “Go Live,” this conversation will challenge your assumptions and inspire you to embrace imperfection, authenticity, and growth. Discover why your first live stream is never as scary as you think—and how the right support can turn your biggest mistakes into your greatest strengths.

What You'll Learn :

Confidence is built through repetition, authenticity, and embracing imperfection.
The Ecamm Live community’s support is a game-changer for creators at every level.
Your first live stream is rarely watched—so use it as a safe space to grow.
Mistakes and tech failures are not setbacks; they’re opportunities for real connection.
Start simple: focus on your message, not the gear, and let your skills evolve naturally.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Alec Johnson’s Journey: From One-Take Videos to Digital Stage Mastery
03:44 – The “Aha” Moment: Why Authenticity Beats Perfection Every Time
08:00 – The Biggest Fear: Is Anyone Really Watching Your First Live Stream?
10:45 – When Tech Fails: Turning Bloopers into Unbreakable Confidence
12:35 – The 3 Cs: Clarity, Confidence, and Connection Explained
14:52 – Scuba Diving & Live Video: Staying Calm When Everything Goes Wrong
19:58 – The Most Ironic On-Camera Blooper (and What It Taught Alec)

Guest Links:

Website: Take One Tech (placeholder)
LinkedIn: Alec Johnson on LinkedIn (placeholder)
Instagram: @takeonetech (placeholder)
Book: Digital Stage Academy (placeholder)

What if the secret to lifelong health isn’t a radical overhaul, but a series of tiny, consistent steps?In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with renowned wellness coach Tess Cheng, whose journey and coaching philosophy are reshaping how we think about self-care. Tess reveals the science and stories behind building habits that last, sharing why “starting small” is the most powerful tool for transformation.

From the influence of “Atomic Habits” to the real-life micro-habits that keep busy people thriving, Tess opens up about her own struggles, breakthroughs, and the emotional side of wellness. Whether you’re overwhelmed by change or searching for practical ways to prioritize yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired to take action—one small step at a time.

What You'll Learn:

Why starting with just 10 minutes can change your life—and your brain.
The hidden power of hydration and movement for busy professionals.
How to “habit stack” for effortless self-improvement.
The #1 strategy for disease prevention and long-term vitality.
Tess’s personal chapter title: “Sharing my knowledge with others is the most beautiful thing on earth.”

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Power of Small Steps: Tess’s approach to sustainable wellness
01:07 – Atomic Habits: How James Clear’s book shaped Tess’s coaching
03:03 – Meditation & Breathing: Why less is more for beginners
04:28 – Micro-Habits for Busy Lives: Hydration, movement, and brain breaks
06:29 – The Longevity Secret: Movement as medicine for mind and body
08:20 – Scheduling Self-Care: Making wellness non-negotiable
10:46 – Tess’s Chapter Title: The beauty of sharing knowledge

Guest Links:

Website: Glow with Tess
LinkedIn: Not provided
Instagram: Not provided
Book: Not provided

This episode is your invitation to start small, stay consistent, and discover the joy of lifelong wellness—straight from a coach who’s living proof that tiny habits can spark massive change.

What if your family’s health history could become your greatest source of strength?In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Tess Cheng, a certified health and wellness coach with over 13 years of experience and a master’s in clinical nutrition from NYU.

Tess’s journey from navigating hypoglycemia and a family legacy of diabetes to empowering others with practical, science-backed wellness strategies is as inspiring as it is actionable.

Discover how Tess transformed personal adversity into a mission to help others reclaim control over their health. She shares the mindset shifts, daily habits, and science-driven insights that make wellness achievable—even for the busiest lives. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of change, Tess’s story will show you that small, consistent steps can lead to lifelong transformation.

What You'll Learn:

Your genes are not your destiny—prevention and mindful choices can rewrite your health story.
Sustainable wellness starts with one small habit at a time, not an all-or-nothing overhaul.
Sleep is the secret weapon for better health, weight management, and decision-making.
Mindset matters: treat your health like a long-term investment, not a quick fix.
Support, education, and self-compassion are the keys to lasting change.

Timestamps:

[00:00] Meet Tess Cheng: From family health struggles to wellness authority
[01:11] The wake-up call: Discovering hypoglycemia and taking control
[04:06] How clinical nutrition shaped Tess’s coaching philosophy
[06:35] The real reason we sabotage our sleep—and how to fix it
[09:48] Overcoming overwhelm: Tess’s step-by-step approach to building habits
[11:26] The mindset shift that changes everything: Health as a long game
[13:50] Where to find Tess and start your own wellness journey

Guest Links:

Website: GlowWithTess.com
(No LinkedIn, Instagram, or book links provided in this episode. For more, visit Tess’s website.)

If you’re ready to take the first step toward a healthier, more empowered life, this episode is your blueprint.

What if the secret to building an audio empire is listening, not talking?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Charlie Birney—co-founder of Podville Media, author of The Tao of Podcasting, and the “Chief Listening Officer”—to uncover the surprising journey from golf courses and property management to the heart of the podcasting revolution.

Charlie shares how embracing change, following curiosity, and prioritizing connection over content transformed his career and the industry.

Discover the philosophy behind podcasting’s most intimate moments, the power of internal podcasts, and why the best studios are built on empathy and service. This is a masterclass in reinvention, creativity, and the art of truly listening.

What You'll Learn:

Why “intimacy” is the secret ingredient that makes podcasting so powerful—and how to harness it.
The story behind Podville Media’s evolution from “Podcast Village” and the rise of video in audio spaces.
How Charlie’s background in real estate and philanthropy shaped his approach to building creative businesses.
The philosophy and inspiration behind “The Tao of Podcasting”—and why every podcaster needs a moment of silence before the sound.
How music, family, and hobbies fuel creativity and keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meeting at Podfest: The serendipity that sparked a creative partnership
04:30 – From Golf Courses to Podcast Studios: Reinventing a career through curiosity
10:15 – The Birth of Podville Media: Why video changed everything
17:40 – The Tao of Podcasting: Philosophy, art, and the “yin-yang microphone”
25:05 – The Power of Internal Podcasts: Connecting companies from the inside out
32:20 – Music, Community, and Giving Back: How folk music and charity shape a life
39:00 – Lightning Round: Favorite mics, dream guests, and the “boredom boogie” song

Connect with Our Guest:

Website: https://podvillemedia.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliebirney/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podvillemedia/
Book: The Tao of Podcasting (Amazon) – https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Podcasting-Charlie-Birney/dp/B0C5YJ8K9F

What if the secret to thriving isn’t about being the toughest in the room, but the most adaptable?In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Rand Selig—veteran investment banker, author of "Thriving," and master of intentional living—to uncover the hidden strategies behind building a life and career filled with purpose, energy, and fulfillment.

From turning down a giant corporate offer to redefining what it means to be successful, Rand shares raw stories and practical tools for anyone ready to break free from society’s expectations. Discover how resilience, relationships, and a service mindset can transform setbacks into opportunities—and why your only real competition is the person in the mirror.

What You'll Learn:

Why resilience is about bouncing back, not just being tough—think rubber ball, not metal.
The power of saying “no” to deals that don’t align with your values, even when Goliath comes knocking.
How to stop letting society define your success and start living by your own standards.
The three pillars of a thriving mindset: service, intentional relationships, and relentless positivity.
Why your greatest growth comes from evolving past your former self—not outshining others.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Rubber Ball vs. The Metal Ball: What True Resilience Looks Like
04:15 – David vs. Goliath: Turning Down a Giant and Winning Your Freedom
10:30 – Redefining Success: Are You Living for Yourself or for Society?
16:45 – The Man in the Mirror: Competing with Your Former Self
21:20 – The Power of Mentorship and Building Your Support Circle
26:00 – Three Tools for Thriving: Service, Relationships, and Positivity
32:10 – Star Trek, Beekeepers, and the Secret to Attracting Opportunity

Guest Links:

Website: randselig.com
LinkedIn: Rand Selig on LinkedIn
Book: "Thriving" by Rand Selig on Amazon
Instagram: @randselig

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What if thriving isn’t about chasing someone else’s definition of success, but about making intentional choices every single day?

In this powerful episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with entrepreneur, coach, and conservationist Rand Selig, author of "Thriving," to uncover the real science and psychology behind living a life of vitality, fulfillment, and meaning.Rand shares the untold story behind his book, the daily habits that fuel his energy, and the mindset shifts that separate those who merely survive from those who truly thrive. This conversation is packed with practical wisdom, emotional depth, and the kind of curiosity-driven insights that will make you rethink what’s possible in your own life.

What You'll Learn:

Thriving starts with intentional choices and self-awareness—write down your values and revisit them often.
Success is personal: define it on your own terms, not by society’s standards.
Building resilience means embracing new chapters, learning from mistakes, and staying curious.
Energy and vitality are sustained by daily habits, self-care, and knowing when to recharge.
True connection comes from being present, reflecting on experiences, and nurturing relationships.

Timestamps:

00:04 – The Untold Story Behind "Thriving": Why Rand Wrote the Book
03:15 – The Power of Intentional Choices: How to Design Your Life
06:01 – Redefining Success: Why You Must Own Your Definition
08:45 – Slowing Down to Reflect: Lessons from the Pandemic
10:03 – The Psychology of Thriving: Practical Tools for Growth
13:41 – Daily Habits for Energy and Joy: Rand’s Personal Rituals
17:03 – Life Lessons from Geology: Embracing Change and Curiosity

Connect with Our Guest:

Website: [Rand Selig’s Website]
LinkedIn: [Rand Selig on LinkedIn]
Instagram: [@RandSelig]
Book: ["Thriving" by Rand Selig]

What if the only thing standing between you and your creative breakthrough is a single, courageous step of faith?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Nye Young—host of the faith-based podcast Coffee Sips Tea, holistic creative coach, and creator of HA Sessions—to uncover the raw truth behind creativity, confidence, and calling.

Nye’s journey is a testament to the power of saying “yes” to the unknown. From battling self-doubt to building a fail-proof method for unlocking creative potential, Nye reveals how faith and holistic practices can shatter your limitations. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, artist, or simply searching for purpose, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about creativity.

What You'll Learn:

Faith and creativity are inseparable—your spiritual journey fuels your creative spark.
Confidence is the #1 barrier to creative expression; overcoming fear is the first step.
Creativity isn’t just art—it’s a tool for transformation in business, parenting, and daily life.
The HA Sessions framework delivers a 100% success rate for unlocking creative potential.
You don’t need permission to create; infinite possibilities await when you step out in faith.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Nye’s Origin Story: From podcast idea to faith-based movement
03:10 – The Divine Spark: How spirituality and creativity are intertwined
06:45 – Overcoming Self-Doubt: Why confidence is the real creative block
10:20 – Fail-Proof Creativity: The HA Sessions method explained
14:00 – Creativity in Action: Real-life transformations from business to parenting
17:30 – The Mukbang Dream: Pairing travel, food, and creative interviews
20:00 – Quickfire Round: Favorite movies, creative treasures, and the truth about creativity

Connect with Our Guest:

Twitter @HaSessions123

FB @HoneyNy Ny for more updates.
Email Contact: hasessions12@gmail.com
Booking Link: https://calendly.com/hasessions12/intro
Podcast: https://spotify.link/1IHNiJFatDbhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100016227187206

What if you could launch a profitable tech business—without ever learning to code?

In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Dan Hafner, founder of Dapper No Code, to reveal the secrets behind the no code movement that’s transforming entrepreneurship.

Dan shares the hard truths, the emotional rollercoaster, and the step-by-step blueprint for turning ideas into thriving SaaS businesses—no technical background required.

From the power of validation to the pitfalls of falling in love with your own product, Dan’s journey is packed with raw insights and practical strategies. Whether you’re a dreamer with a notebook full of app ideas or a founder ready to scale, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about building software.

What You'll Learn:

The “Reverse SaaS Funnel Hack”: Why selling your solution before building it is the ultimate validation.
Dan’s 3-step no code launch method—plus the tools that make it possible for anyone.
The biggest mistake new founders make (and how to avoid it).
How to monetize no code SaaS: from waitlists to creative partnerships.
Why execution—not ideas—creates million-dollar businesses.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome Back: Dan Hafner returns with game-changing no code insights
02:15 – The 3-Step No Code Launch Blueprint: From idea to execution
07:40 – Top Tools Revealed: $1, Bubble, Go High Level, Stripe, and more
13:10 – The Power of Validation: Sell before you build
18:25 – Million Dollar Execution: Why ideas are worthless without action
23:50 – Creative Monetization: Real-world stories and strategies
29:30 – Where to Start: Dan’s resources and how to connect

Connect with Dan:

Website: https://dappernocode.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-hafner

If you’d like to connect with Dan or access his exclusive no code MVP roadmap, visit his website or reach out on LinkedIn—let him know you heard him on the Hacks and Hobbies podcast!Let me know if you’d like to adjust the tone, add more timestamps, or include additional guest links!

Discover how one entrepreneur transformed his inability to code into a revolutionary business strategy that's changing the tech landscape forever.

Dan Hafner isn't just another tech entrepreneur - he's a game-changer who proves that your lack of coding skills isn't a limitation, but a potential superpower. Through white-label software and no-code tools, he's cracked the code to building successful digital businesses without traditional programming knowledge.

What You'll Learn:

No coding skills? No problem - technology has democratized entrepreneurship
White-label software can fast-track your business launch
Marketplaces and internal business tools are prime no-code opportunities
AI is rapidly transforming no-code platforms
Your imagination is the only real limitation in digital entrepreneurship

Timestamps:[0:00] From Mobile Lifestyle to Tech Innovation[0:03] The Moment He Realized No-Code Could Change Everything[0:07] Building Apps Without Knowing How to Code[0:11] White Labeling: The Secret Weapon of Modern Entrepreneurs[0:14] AI and the Future of No-Code Businesses[0:16] Rapid-Fire Entrepreneurial Insights

Connect with Our Guest:

https://dappernocode.com

Recommended Reading: "Million Dollar Weekend" by Noah Kagan

In a world where traditional education is rapidly becoming obsolete, one visionary is rewriting the rules of learning for the next generation.

Rehan Allahwalla isn't just running a school; he's creating a blueprint for human potential in the age of artificial intelligence. Through his innovative approach, he's empowering children to become entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and global changemakers before they even turn 18.

What You'll Learn:

AI is not a threat, but a transformative tool for education
Children have a 3-4x higher learning potential than adults
Failure is a stepping stone, not a roadblock
Technology enables early entrepreneurship and skill development
Mentorship and community are crucial for personal growth

Timestamps:[0:00] From Computer Tinkerer to Educational Innovator[0:10] The Early Days of Technological Curiosity[0:15] Embracing Failure as a Learning Mechanism[0:25] Integrating AI into Modern Education[0:35] Building a School for the Post-AI World[0:45] Empowering Students Through Technology and Mentorship

Connect with Our Guest :

https://www.facebook.com/rehan33

Rehanallahwalarehan.com

What if the key to happiness isn't found in success, money, or comfort—but in the courage to live authentically?

Gregory Russell Benedikt discovered that true fulfillment comes from taking bold, terrifying leaps that align with your deepest purpose.

In this transformative conversation, Gregory shares the life-changing insights that helped him escape the corporate world and create a mission of empowering people to break through fear, embrace vulnerability, and design a story worth telling.

What You'll Learn:

Fear is a compass, not a roadblock—it signals you're moving toward meaningful growth
Happiness can't be purchased; it's a byproduct of courageous, aligned action
Resistance shows up as self-doubt, procrastination, and perfectionism
Your most extraordinary life exists just beyond your comfort zone
Rejection and discomfort are powerful teachers of personal transformation

Timestamps:[0:00] The Existential Crisis that Changed Everything[0:01] Escaping the Corporate Trap: A Journey to Authenticity[0:02] Why Most People Live with Deep End-of-Life Regrets[0:03] Dancing with Fear: Turning Terror into Opportunity[0:04] The 10-Second Moment that Led to True Love[0:05] Practical Strategies for Taking Bold Action[0:06] Living a Story Worth Telling

Connect with Our Guest:https://gregoryrussellbenedikt.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryrussellbenedikt/
https://www.instagram.com/gregoryrussellbenedikt/

Prepare to shatter the chains of procrastination and transform your life with Gregory Benedikt's revolutionary approach to bold action. In this electrifying episode, Gregory reveals the hidden psychology behind why we hesitate and provides a game-changing framework to turn your dreams into reality.

Procrastination isn't about laziness—it's about fear. By breaking down complex goals into bite-sized actions and creating powerful commitment devices, you can breakthrough the invisible barriers holding you back and step into your most extraordinary self.

What You'll Learn:

Understand the real root of procrastination: fear and uncertainty
Learn the three-step bold action framework
Discover how to create "commitment devices" that lock in your goals
Embrace discomfort as the pathway to exponential growth
Realize that bold action collapses time and attracts unexpected opportunities

Timestamps:[0:00] The Procrastination Myth Exposed[0:32] Why Fear Stops Us from Taking Action[2:45] Real-World Bold Action Success Stories[4:21] The Power of Mentorship and Climbing Together[9:57] Practical Strategies to Overcome Hesitation[11:50] Life as a Hollywood Movie: Living a Story Worth Telling[14:18] The Unique Story Behind Gregory's Name

Connect with Our Guest

Website: GregoryRussellBenedikt.com
LinkedIn: Gregory Benedikt
TEDx Talk: Upcoming (Check website for details)

Discover the hidden blueprint for building unbreakable relationships that will revolutionize your personal and professional world.

Michelle Hoffmann isn't just another relationship expert - she's a transformative coach who has decoded the intricate science of human connection. In this electrifying podcast, she reveals her groundbreaking framework for building trust, communication, and self-confidence that can turn any interaction into a powerful opportunity.What You'll Learn:

Master the three stages of relationship development: chemistry, casual, and committed
Learn why self-trust is the foundation of all successful relationships
Understand how body language communicates more than words ever could
Identify your core values as a roadmap to meaningful connections
Discover how to make an unforgettable first impression in just 1/10 of a second

Timestamps:[0:00] The Relationship Revolution Begins[0:01] Core Pillars of Successful Connections[0:03] The Overlooked Skill of Self-Confidence[0:05] Decoding Communication Beyond Words[0:08] First Impressions: The 1/10 Second Game-Changer[0:11] Relationship Mistakes That Hold You Back[0:14] Three Immediate Steps to Transform Your RelationshipsGuest Links:

Website: www.theartofrelationshiping.com
Book: Available on Amazon
Speaking/Consulting: Book via website

Connect with our Host Junaid

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies – Passion to Profit Stories?

Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/hacksandhobbies

📖 Check out Junaid's book on Home Studio: https://homestudiobook.com

🔗 Find me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/superjunaid

Discover the revolutionary relationship blueprint that turns personal tragedy into transformative success.

Michelle Hoffmann isn't just a relationship coach - she's a life strategist who rebuilt her world after devastating loss, creating a powerful methodology for personal and professional connection. Through her journey from corporate executive to global relationship expert, she reveals how meaningful relationships are the hidden key to unlocking your true potential.

What You'll Learn:

Learn how grief can be a catalyst for personal growth
Understand the neurobiological design of human connection
Discover how to build a personal "advisory board" for success
Master the relationship cycle from chemistry to commitment
Transform professional and personal relationships through intentional communication

Timestamps:

[0:00] From Tragedy to Transformation: Michelle's Origin Story[0:06] The Neurobiological Imperative of Human Connection[0:13] Career Elevation Through Relationship Intelligence[0:18] Breaking Down Professional Emotional Barriers[0:24] The Five-Step Relationship Success Blueprint[0:27] Rebuilding Life After Profound LossGuest Links:

Website: www.artofrelationshiping.com
Book: "Life Worth Living"
LinkedIn: Michelle Hoffmann
Instagram: @michellerelationshipcoach

Connect with our Host Junaid

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies – Passion to Profit Stories?

Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/hacksandhobbies

📖 Check out Junaid's book on Home Studio: https://homestudiobook.com

🔗 Find me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/superjunaid

Unlock the Roadmap to Business Mastery with Martha Razo, the Mathematical Maverick Who's Transforming Entrepreneurs' Destinies

In this electrifying podcast episode, Martha Razo deconstructs the five critical pillars of business growth, sharing her transformative blueprint that has helped countless entrepreneurs scale from struggling startups to potential billion-dollar enterprises. Her raw, unfiltered wisdom cuts through traditional business advice, offering a holistic approach that combines strategic thinking with personal wellness.

What You'll Learn:

Discover the five non-negotiable pillars of business success: marketing, sales, operations, finance, and health
Learn why understanding your personal purpose is crucial for sustainable business growth
Master the three critical metrics every business owner must track monthly
Understand why cash flow is the #1 reason businesses fail
Embrace the power of delegation and systems to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey

Timestamps:[0:00] The Business Transformation Journey Begins[0:02] Five Secrets to Entrepreneurial Success Unveiled[0:04] The Critical Importance of Operations and Self-Awareness[0:07] Personal Power: Aligning Business with Personal Purpose[0:10] Demystifying Business Finances and Cash Flow[0:14] The Power of Speaking Up and Asking for Help[0:17] Closing Insights and Future Vision

Connect with Our Guest:

Book: "Business Diva" (Amazon)
Phone: 630-937-9581
LinkedIn: Martha Razo
Instagram: @martharazo
Son's Book: "Angelo Asks for Help" (Amazon)

Upcoming Event:Accelerator Business Summit - October 7-8Featuring Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank

Connect with our Host Junaid

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies – Passion to Profit Stories?

Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/hacksandhobbies

📖 Check out Junaid's book on Home Studio: https://homestudiobook.com

🔗 Find me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/superjunaid

What happens when a young woman with nothing but raw determination decides to transform her family's struggling business?Martha Razo's journey is a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience, mathematical precision, and strategic thinking.Starting in a freezing trailer with just a shoebox of papers, Martha turned her father's pallet company from a struggling enterprise into a $14.2 million powerhouse. Her story is not just about business growth—it's about breaking generational limitations and proving that data, passion, and relentless optimism can rewrite your destiny.What You'll Learn :

Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth
Use data-driven decision making to scale businesses
Don't let fear stop you from taking action
Treat failures as valuable learning experiences
Combine technical skills with entrepreneurial spirit

Timestamps:[0:00] From Chipotle to Pallet Empire: The Unlikely Origin Story[0:06] Transforming a Struggling Family Business[0:11] The Power of Data in Business Strategy[0:13] Overcoming Emotional Reactions in Entrepreneurship[0:16] Taking Bold Action Despite Uncertainty[0:19] Mathematical Principles of Business Growth

Connect with Our Guest:

LinkedIn: Martha Razo
Instagram: @martharazo
Book: "Business Diva"
Accelerator Business Summit: www.acceleratorbusinesssummit.com

Are you trapped in the corporate maze, dreaming of entrepreneurial freedom?

Meet John Anderson, the franchise whisperer who has helped countless professionals escape the 9-to-5 grind and build businesses that align with their lifestyle. As a seasoned franchise consultant and author of "Be the CEO of Your Life," John decodes the complex world of franchising, revealing strategies that transform ordinary people into successful business owners.

This episode is a masterclass in entrepreneurial strategy, exploring how franchising offers a proven pathway to business ownership without the typical startup risks. John breaks down the critical elements of finding the right franchise - from understanding your personal goals to identifying opportunities beyond traditional fast-food models.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

"Franchising is about plug and play - fitting into a proven playbook and executing it brilliantly" - John's golden rule for franchise success
Not all franchises cost millions: Service-driven businesses offer affordable entry points
Your personality matters: Top franchisees are team players with strong communication skills
Success isn't just financial - it's about controlling your time and designing your ideal lifestyle
Training and systems are more important than industry experience when choosing a franchise

⏱️ Timestamps:[00:00] The Franchise Crossroads: Are You Business Owner Material?

John introduces the critical first step of self-evaluation for potential franchise owners

[06:30] Beyond Burgers: Discovering Hidden Franchise Opportunities

Exploring franchise models far beyond traditional fast-food concepts

[08:30] The Success Blueprint: What Separates Top Performers from Strugglers

Insider secrets on the mindset and skills that drive franchise success

[11:00] Redefining Success: Franchising on Your Own Terms

How franchising can provide lifestyle flexibility and personal freedom

[12:20] The Entrepreneur's Toolkit: Resources for Your Franchise Journey

John reveals his book and key resources for aspiring franchise owners

[13:00] From Dream to Reality: Your Franchise Transformation Starts Now

Closing insights and inspiration for taking the first step towards business ownership

📌 Connect with John:

🌐 Official Website:

TheFranchiseGuy.com

📖 Book:

"Be the CEO of Your Life"

Available on Amazon Kindle & Paperback💼 Professional Profiles:

LinkedIn: John Anderson
Email: john@thefranchiseguy.com

🎙️ Featured Resources:

Free Franchise Consultation
Franchise Selection Webinar
Entrepreneurship Assessment Tool

Hey hobby hackers! Today's episode is going to blow your mind. We're diving deep into the world of franchising with John Anderson, the man known as "that franchise guy." Imagine going from operating a student painting business in college to running multiple successful franchise locations, and then becoming a top franchise consultant who helps others navigate this exciting business landscape.John's journey is anything but ordinary.

He'll share how he transitioned from mortgage banking to becoming a franchise owner, running a wildly successful inflatable play center, and ultimately helping entrepreneurs find their perfect business opportunity. Whether you're dreaming of business ownership or just curious about how franchising works, this episode is packed with insights, real-world experiences, and game-changing advice.

Get ready to learn how one strategic decision can transform your career, create financial freedom, and open doors you never thought possible. Buckle up, because this conversation with John Anderson is about to change how you think about entrepreneurship forever.

Let's dive in!Where to reach our Guest

ThatFranchiseGuy.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatfranchiseguy/3 Hacks to take away

Franchising as a Strategic Career Transition: John Anderson demonstrated how franchising can be a viable path out of corporate America, moving from mortgage banking to owning a successful Bounce U franchise by leveraging his business skills and identifying a community-focused opportunity.
The Importance of Understanding Franchise Operations: John highlighted the critical aspects of running a franchise, including managing overhead costs, understanding key performance indicators (KPIs), and recognizing the significance of weekend-driven revenue in businesses like entertainment centers.
Franchise Consulting as a Value-Added Career: After successfully operating his own franchise, John transitioned to becoming a franchise consultant, helping potential entrepreneurs find the right business opportunities and potentially saving them from costly mistakes by matching their skills and personalities with appropriate franchise models.

Connect with our Host Junaid

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies – Passion to Profit Stories?

Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/hacksandhobbies

📖 Check out Junaid's book on Home Studio: https://homestudiobook.com

🔗 Find me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/superjunaid

What if the real future of business isn’t about replacing people with AI—but using AI to amplify top performers?

In this follow-up episode, Kasim Aslam explains how he built global teams, why hiring international talent is the most overlooked growth strategy, and how AI exposes mediocrity while rewarding excellence. From his “replace yourself” mindset to his predictions on AI-driven economies, Kasim lays out the blueprint for building lean, intelligent, people-powered businesses.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why your first hire should be an executive assistant—and how to delegate properly
The secret power of hiring international talent (and why gratitude matters)
Why most leaders unknowingly hire for mediocrity—and how to avoid it
How AI will eliminate “average” work and supercharge the top 20%
The one thing every business should do with AI right now

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Recap & why AI is a performance amplifier

05:44 – The first hire every founder needs: an executive assistant

13:40 – How global hiring changes economies (and your business)

22:00 – The Pareto principle of talent: stop hiring for mediocrity

29:20 – How AI exposes inefficiency and replaces “Jerry” the mediocre employee

40:00 – Practical AI integration for any business today

54:50 – The one piece of advice he’d give his younger self

📌 Connect with Kasim:

Website: kasim.me

Book: You vs Google

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Welcome to another episode of the Hux and Hobbies podcast! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we’re diving deep with Qasim Aslam—entrepreneur, strategist, and one of the brightest minds in building businesses that don’t burn you out. In this episode, Qasim shares game-changing insights on how to build and lead high-performing teams, the power of effective delegation, and why your first hire should be an executive assistant.

We’ll explore the incredible opportunities that come from hiring international talent, and how gratitude and impact can transform your business and the lives of your team. Plus, we tackle the big question: is AI a threat to jobs, or the ultimate performance amplifier for top talent? Qasim breaks down how AI is reshaping the future of work, and offers practical advice for integrating AI into your business right now.

Get ready for actionable strategies, inspiring stories, and a fresh perspective on building a lean, intelligent, people-powered business. Let’s jump in!Where to reach Our Guest

youtube.com/kasimaslam
kasimaslam.com3 Hacks to take away

Effective Delegation Starts with Hiring an Executive Assistant: The most scalable move for founders is to delegate routine and administrative tasks to an executive assistant, freeing up mental space and time to focus on high-value activities and business growth.
Hiring International Talent Creates Mutual Value: Leveraging skilled professionals from around the world not only brings gratitude and dedication to your team but also has a transformative impact on their lives and local economies, while providing businesses with access to top talent.
AI Will Amplify Top Performers and Transform Work: AI is set to dramatically increase efficiency for high performers, making it essential for businesses to integrate AI tools and processes. Companies should focus on empowering their best people and using AI to streamline operations, rather than fearing job loss.

Welcome to another episode of Hobby Hackers! Today, we’re joined by the incredible Elizabeth Solaru—a true trailblazer who’s made bold career transitions, from scientist to celebrity cake designer, and now, a leading luxury business consultant. As CEO of Diversity in Luxury and founder of the Diversity in Luxury Awards, Elizabeth brings a fresh perspective to the world of high-end brands. In this episode, she shares her fascinating journey, the pivotal moments that inspired her to break the mold, and her mission to make luxury both inclusive and exclusive.

We’ll dive into her insights on finding the right clients, building a legacy, and why diversity is essential in the luxury industry.

Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own luxury brand or just love a good story of reinvention, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Stay tuned as we unlock the secrets to thriving in the world of luxury with Elizabeth Solaru!3 Hacks to take away

Bold Career Transitions: The episode highlights the power of embracing change, as the guest shares her journey from scientist to cake designer to luxury business consultant, demonstrating that reinvention is possible at any stage.
Inclusivity in Luxury: The discussion emphasizes the importance of making the luxury industry more inclusive, not just in terms of race or gender, but also in ideas and craftsmanship from around the world, showing that diversity can drive both representation and business growth.
Building a Legacy and Finding the Right Clients: The guest shares her perspective on creating a legacy in the luxury market, including the need for detailed guidance for newcomers and the value of understanding the psychology and needs of high-end clients.

Connect with our Host Junaid

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies – Passion to Profit Stories?

Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/hacksandhobbies

📖 Check out Junaid's book on Home Studio: https://homestudiobook.com

🔗 Find me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/superjunaid

Welcome to episode 750 of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed. Today, we’re diving into the next level of business—not by chasing more, but by serving better.

We’ll reflect on five powerful conversations from episodes 745 to 749, pulling out the most actionable ideas around three big themes: service and access, systems and simplicity, and purpose and presence.

You’ll hear how real people solve real problems, why simple, repeatable systems are the secret to scaling, and how bringing purpose into every room can fuel your journey. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek at what’s coming in episodes 751 to 754, featuring inspiring guests from luxury branding to franchise success.

Get ready for practical tips, memorable quotes, and a fresh perspective to help you build what matters. Let’s jump in!

3 Hacks to take away

Connect with our Host Junaid

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies – Passion to Profit Stories?

Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/hacksandhobbies

📖 Check out Junaid's book on Home Studio: https://homestudiobook.com

🔗 Find me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/superjunaid

Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid, and today we’re diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and lifestyle freedom with our returning guest, Chad Willardson.

Chad is the founder of Pacific Capital and creator of the Platinum Elevated coaching program, where he helps entrepreneurs not just grow their businesses, but also achieve true financial and lifestyle freedom. In this episode, Chad shares powerful strategies for investing outside your business, setting ambitious goals, and surrounding yourself with growth-minded people.

We’ll also discuss how to avoid burnout, recharge your energy, and create a business that supports the life you love.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your success to the next level, Chad’s insights will inspire you to take action and build the future you deserve. Stick around—this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://chadwillardson.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadwillardson/3 Hacks to take away

Invest Outside Your Business: Entrepreneurs should not tie all their net worth to their business. It’s crucial to invest in assets outside the business—such as retirement accounts, the stock market, or real estate—to build long-term wealth and financial security.
Surround Yourself with Growth-Minded People: The people you associate with greatly influence your success. Being around ambitious, growth-focused individuals helps expand your mindset and accelerates your personal and business growth.
Set Big Goals and Take Massive Action: Success comes from setting ambitious goals and following through with determined, consistent action. Combine this with regular self-investment—whether in skills, training, or masterminds—to achieve both business and personal growth.

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Why do so many entrepreneurs achieve financial success but end up with broken personal lives?

In this episode, Chad Willardson—founder of Pacific Capital and Platinum Elevated—shares the truth about building wealth while keeping your family and health intact. From leaving Merrill Lynch after the 2008 recession to building his own firm, Chad reveals the hidden traps that keep entrepreneurs overworked, unhealthy, and unfulfilled, and how to break free.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why most entrepreneurs unknowingly sacrifice family and health chasing growth
The #1 challenge holding entrepreneurs back: refusing to give up control
Why proper delegation and teamwork lead to better home and business outcomes
How Chad built a life where success means winning at home and in business
The role of community and coaching in creating lasting breakthroughs

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Chad’s story: from Merrill Lynch to starting Pacific Capital

03:30 – Success at home and in business: why both matter

07:00 – The trap of control and what it costs entrepreneurs

12:00 – Why balance is a myth but intentional focus works

18:30 – Platinum Elevated: building communities that push you higher

📌 Connect with Chad:

Website: chadwillardson.com

LinkedIn: Chad Willardson

Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed. Today, we’re diving deep into a revolutionary concept that’s transforming the way companies operate: integrating consciousness into business.

Our special guest, Charlie Johnson, shares his powerful journey and introduces us to the groundbreaking role of the Chief Consciousness Officer—a position designed to elevate awareness, creativity, and connection within organizations.

We’ll explore how this subtle yet profound shift can reduce conflict, burnout, and division, while boosting openness, authenticity, and purpose.

Plus, we’ll discuss the intersection of consciousness and artificial intelligence, and why true leadership means nurturing both the minds and souls of your team. If you’re ready to rethink company culture and discover the root of lasting success, you won’t want to miss this episode. Let’s get started!Where to reach our Guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness/3 Hacks to take away

Integrating consciousness into business through roles like Chief Consciousness Officer can profoundly reduce conflict, burnout, and division, while fostering creativity, openness, and authentic connections within organizations.
Traditional wellness programs and conscious leadership initiatives often fall short because they address symptoms rather than the root cause—consciousness itself. Sustainable change requires a foundational shift in awareness at every level of the company.
Leaders should prioritize self-education on consciousness, expand their awareness, and focus on authentic engagement with their teams to create a healthier, more purpose-driven workplace culture.

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Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies! In today’s episode, we dive deep into the future of leadership with our special guest, Charley Johnson. Charley brings over 20 years of business experience, seven years leading the Pay It Forward Foundation, and a decade of spiritual mentorship to the table.

Together, we explore what it means to be a Chief Consciousness Officer and why this role is becoming essential in the modern workplace. Charley shares how true transformation in organizations starts with expanding awareness—not just at the executive level, but throughout the entire company.

We discuss the power of presence, the importance of bridging corporate, nonprofit, and personal growth, and how consciousness can unlock new levels of creativity, connection, and fulfillment. If you’re ready to rethink leadership and discover practical steps to build a more conscious culture, you won’t want to miss this episode.

Stay tuned as we challenge old paradigms and uncover the next evolution in business and life!Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjconsciousness/3 Hacks to take away

The future of leadership requires expanding awareness throughout organizations, not just at the executive level—introducing the need for a Chief Consciousness Officer to help embed consciousness into company culture.
True transformation in business comes from bridging corporate, nonprofit, and personal development, and recognizing that consciousness is the foundation for creativity, connection, and fulfillment.
Practical steps to build a more conscious culture include being fully present in interactions, questioning old paradigms, and making awareness and neutrality central to leadership and daily operations.

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Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed. Today, we’re joined once again by Ron Souers, who’s back to share more of his inspiring journey with ADHD.

In our last episode, Ron opened up about embracing ADHD as a unique strength, and today, we’re diving even deeper—exploring how podcasting has become a powerful creative outlet and a tool for focus and self-expression.

Ron reveals the routines and systems that help him stay consistent, the importance of curiosity and building relationships, and how he’s turned challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether you’re living with ADHD or just looking for ways to boost your creativity and productivity, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement.

Plus, don’t miss Ron’s special resource: “3 Simple Hacks to Get Curious,” available at Advocate.xyz/hacksandhobbies. Get ready for an honest, uplifting conversation that will inspire you to embrace your own journey and keep moving forward. Let’s jump in!Where to reach Our Guest

www.dadhdwss.com

@ronsolo813 Hacks to take away

Embracing ADHD as a Strength: The episode highlights how understanding and accepting ADHD can transform it from a perceived weakness into a unique strength, especially when channeled into creative pursuits like podcasting.
The Power of Routines and Systems: Establishing daily routines and systems—such as consistent sleep, morning rituals, and planning content in advance—helps maintain focus, productivity, and consistency, which are crucial for success in podcasting and life with ADHD.
Building Curiosity and Connection: Developing curiosity and fostering deeper relationships are essential for personal growth and overcoming feelings of inadequacy. The episode also shares practical resources, like “3 Simple Hacks to Get Curious,” to help listeners engage more meaningfully with themselves and others.

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Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! Today, we’re diving into the world of ADHD—not as a challenge, but as a superpower. I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and joining me is Ron Souers, a regular guy with an extraordinary story. Ron opens up about his journey with ADHD, from childhood diagnosis to turning workplace struggles into opportunities for growth.

We’ll explore how embracing his unique brain wiring has helped Ron find focus, passion, and resilience, and how mindfulness and the right support have made all the difference.

Whether you’re navigating ADHD yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with insights, encouragement, and real talk about the ups and downs of the journey. And stay tuned—next time, we’ll dive into how podcasting and ADHD combine to create something truly powerful. Let’s get started!

Where to reach Our Guest

www.dadhdwss.com

@ronsolo813 Hacks to take away

Embracing ADHD as a Strength: The episode highlights how recognizing and accepting ADHD can transform it from a challenge into a unique asset, allowing individuals to leverage their creativity, passion, and focus when engaged in meaningful activities.
The Importance of Mindfulness and Support: Ron shares how mindfulness practices and seeking professional support, such as therapy, have been crucial in managing ADHD, reducing anxiety, and improving daily life.
Overcoming Stigma and Finding Community: The conversation emphasizes the value of talking openly about ADHD, seeking help, and connecting with others who understand the journey, which helps reduce stigma and fosters personal growth.

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Welcome back, hobby hackers! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of content creation and emotional resilience with the incredible Jayna Swan.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay consistent with your content, felt overwhelmed by life’s chaos, or wondered how to balance your passion with family and business, this episode is for you. Jayna shares powerful insights on why understanding your “why” is the foundation for success, and reveals her unique frameworks for harnessing both masculine and feminine energies in your creative process.

You’ll learn how to set boundaries when working from home, create systems that support your flow, and discover simple, actionable steps to overcome overwhelm and get inspired again. Plus, we wrap things up with a fun survival challenge for content creators! So grab your headphones, get ready to take notes, and let’s hack our way to more joyful, consistent creation. Let’s get started!

Our Guest

https://www.jaynaswan.com
https://www.instagram.com/jayna.swan
https://www.healthyemotionalregulation.com/app
https://www.instagram.com/healthyemotionalregulation

3 Hacks to take away

Discovering and connecting with your deeper “why” is essential for staying motivated and avoiding burnout as a content creator.
Setting clear boundaries and using visual cues (like lights or signs) helps balance work and family life, especially when working from home.
Leveraging both structured (masculine) and creative (feminine) energies—by scheduling separate times for scripting, recording, editing, and posting—enables more consistent and inspired content creation.

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What if your greatest pain could become your greatest teacher?

In this conversation, I sit down with Jayna Swan—founder of HER (Healthy Emotional Regulation) Embodiment Retreats—to explore how emotional regulation saved her life and became the foundation of her mission. From enduring years of physical pain and trauma to discovering the connection between emotions and health, Jayna reveals how facing pain head-on unlocks resilience, strength, and clarity in both life and business.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

Why ignoring emotional pain often turns into physical illness
The biggest misconceptions about emotional regulation in business
How to sit with emotions (instead of suppressing them) to find clarity
The role of co-regulation and why it matters for parents, leaders, and teams
Jayna’s “tunnel of pain” metaphor and how to keep walking until you reach the light

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Jayna’s journey: from surgeries to self-discovery

07:00 – How physical and emotional pain are deeply connected

11:30 – The tunnel of pain: learning to walk through instead of getting stuck

15:00 – Misconceptions about emotions in business decisions

20:00 – Co-regulation: how to calm others by grounding yourself

23:00 – Why movement is the first step in Jayna’s “Five M’s” for emotional health

📌 Connect with Jayna:

Instagram: @jayna.swan

Website: jaynaswan.com/retreats

Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we’re diving deep into the world of government contracting with the incredible Melinda Colon.

If you’ve ever wondered how to land lucrative government contracts or scale your business with stable, long-term revenue, this episode is for you. Melinda shares her proven GovCon sales strategy, breaking down the five essential steps to winning contracts—even if you’re just starting out.

We’ll talk about mindset, preparation, targeting the right agencies, and how to turn every opportunity—win or lose—into a stepping stone for growth. Plus, Melinda reveals how government contracts can boost your authority and help you serve your clients better. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, you’ll walk away with actionable tips and the motivation to take your business to the next level.

So grab your notebook, get ready to be inspired, and let’s jump in!Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-colon/3 Hacks to take away

Prepare and Register: The first steps to winning government contracts are preparing your business and team for government work and registering on sam.gov, which is free and straightforward.
Follow a Proven Strategy: Success in government contracting comes from following a strategic process—prepare, target the right agencies, strategize your approach, submit strong proposals, and track your results to continuously improve.
Overcome Mindset and Paperwork Barriers: Many entrepreneurs hesitate due to fear of complexity or paperwork, but with the right mindset and support, government contracts can provide stable revenue, boost authority, and help scale your business sustainably.

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Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! If you’ve ever wondered how to secure major government contracts and scale your business, you’re in for a treat.

Today’s guest, Melinda Colon, is a powerhouse in business strategy and government contracting, with over two decades of experience and a track record of helping clients generate an astonishing $4.4 billion in new business. Melinda is a sought-after speaker, podcast host, and creator of the GovCon Sales Strategy program, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs unlock life-changing government opportunities. In this episode, Melinda shares her journey from corporate proposal manager to industry leader, reveals the biggest misconceptions about government contracts, and explains why these opportunities aren’t just for big corporations.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, you’ll discover practical strategies to win contracts and build generational wealth. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation that could change the trajectory of your business!Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-colon/
3 Hacks to take away

Government contracts are accessible and lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses—not just large corporations. With the right strategy, even solopreneurs can win significant contracts.
The biggest misconception about government contracting is that it’s overly complex or only for established companies. In reality, the government actively seeks to award contracts to small businesses and values simple, effective solutions.
Success in government contracting comes from understanding the buyer’s needs, simplifying your proposal, and following the money. Melinda’s proven strategies have helped clients achieve a 74% win rate, far above the industry average.

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Welcome back to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we’re diving deep into transformation, discipline, and the power of community with our returning guest, Austin Page.

In this episode, Austin shares his journey from in-person to online coaching, revealing the unique “Gym Flow” method that’s helping people break through barriers and achieve real, lasting change. We’ll explore why imperfect action beats waiting for the perfect moment, how to build confidence through small daily wins, and the importance of creating your own personal brand and identity.

Austin opens up about the mental shifts needed for self-mastery, the value of surrounding yourself with the right people, and practical steps anyone can take to start their fitness and personal growth journey. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up, this episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiration. So get ready to be motivated, take control, and become the person you want to be!Where to reach Our Guest

https://gymflocoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/apageman/3 Hacks to take away

Building Lasting Change Starts with Small, Consistent Actions: The episode emphasizes the power of daily, manageable habits—like setting a wake-up time or walking a mile—to build confidence and momentum toward bigger goals.
Mindset and Identity Are Crucial for Transformation: True growth requires an identity shift and a clear vision of who you want to become, focusing on what you can control and removing habits that hold you back.
Community and Accountability Accelerate Progress: Group coaching, shared experiences, and surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals provide support, perspective, and motivation to overcome challenges and stay on track.

Welcome back to Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today’s episode is one you won’t want to miss. We’re joined by Austin Page, founder of Gym Flow Coaching—a man who turned personal adversity into a mission of empowerment.

After surviving a life-altering accident, Austin rebuilt his life from the ground up, mastering the habits, discipline, and mindset that now fuel his coaching business. In this episode, Austin shares his raw and inspiring story, the pivotal moments that forced him to change, and the powerful lessons he learned along the way.

We’ll dive into how hitting rock bottom can spark transformation, the importance of building discipline, and why living life hard is more than just a motto—it’s a way to unlock your true potential. And stay tuned, because in our next episode, Austin will reveal the core principles and routines behind Gym Flow Coaching to help you transform your own life. Let’s get started!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://gymflocoaching.com/
https://www.instagram.com/apageman/

3 Hacks to take away

Overcoming Adversity: The episode highlights how hitting rock bottom and facing life-altering challenges can become the catalyst for personal transformation and growth.
The Power of Mindset and Discipline: Building a resilient mindset and practicing discipline are essential for lasting change—these are skills that can be developed over time, especially when breaking free from negative environments and habits.
Fitness as a Tool for Empowerment: Embracing physical fitness and self-improvement routines not only rebuilds confidence and health but also serves as a foundation for helping others and living life with purpose.

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Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we’re diving deep into the world of digital marketing for small businesses with our special guest, James Hipkin.

James brings a wealth of experience from working with major brands like Apple and Visa, and now he’s on a mission to empower small business owners to drive real growth. In this episode, we uncover the biggest mistakes businesses make in digital marketing, why having a clear strategy is essential, and how to use measurement and data to make smarter decisions.

James also shares how AI-powered tools can help you truly understand your customers, and why your website should be the hub of all your marketing efforts. Plus, we explore the power of authentic storytelling and practical, cost-effective tools you can use right now.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up your marketing game, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss. Let’s get started!

Where to reach Our Guest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inn8ly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inn8ly/
Twitter:
Inn8ly – https://twitter.com/inn8ly
Inn8ly: https://inn8ly.com/
James: https://twitter.com/jhipkin
Linkedin:
Inn8ly – https://www.linkedin.com/company/inn8ly/
James – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshipkin/3 Hacks to take away

Develop a Clear Digital Marketing Strategy: Small businesses often make the mistake of jumping into marketing without a well-defined strategy. Understanding your target customer and their journey is essential to creating relevant content and achieving real results.
Measure What Matters: Objective tracking and measurement, such as using UTM codes and focusing on significant KPIs, are crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and making informed decisions.
Leverage AI and Authentic Storytelling: AI-powered tools can help small businesses create accurate customer avatars and journey maps, while authentic, natural imagery and storytelling build trust and engagement with your audience.

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Welcome to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! Today, we’re joined by James Hipkin, a marketing veteran with over 40 years of experience helping businesses connect meaningfully with their customers.

From leading global initiatives for brands like Apple, Visa, and Toyota, to empowering small and medium-sized businesses with AI-driven marketing tools and website solutions, James brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In this episode, you’ll hear how James transitioned from the world of rock and roll to ROI, the lessons he learned working with some of the world’s biggest brands, and how those principles can help your business thrive. We’ll dive into the importance of owning your digital assets, building customer loyalty, and crafting the right message for the right audience at the right time.

Whether you’re a startup or an established business, get ready for actionable insights and inspiring stories that will help you master digital marketing. Let’s get started!Where to reach Our Guest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inn8ly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inn8ly/
Twitter:
Inn8ly – https://twitter.com/inn8ly
Inn8ly: https://inn8ly.com/
James: https://twitter.com/jhipkin
Linkedin:
Inn8ly – https://www.linkedin.com/company/inn8ly/
James – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshipkin/3 Hacks to take away

Leverage Big Brand Strategies for Small Businesses: Principles like “the right message to the right person at the right time” and understanding your best customers can be applied to businesses of any size to drive real results.
Own Your Digital Assets: Relying solely on social media or third-party platforms is risky—owning your website and email list ensures you maintain control over your customer relationships and business continuity.
Focus on Solving Real Problems and Building Loyalty: Small business owners should deeply understand their customers’ true needs, provide solutions that address those needs, and prioritize building long-term loyalty for sustainable growth.

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Welcome back to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we’re diving into the world of podcasting—not just as a platform for sharing stories, but as a powerful networking gold mine. Joining us is Mark Jake Carter, a veteran interviewer with over 25 years of experience and more than 100 podcast episodes under his belt.

Mark’s passion lies in uncovering actionable insights for personal and professional growth, and today he’s sharing his secrets on how you can leverage podcasting to build meaningful connections and grow your network. From booking high-profile guests to structuring interviews that create lasting relationships, Mark reveals the strategies that have helped him—and can help you—turn your podcast into a networking superpower.

Whether you’re a seasoned podcaster or just getting started, this episode is packed with tips, stories, and inspiration to help you take your podcast and your network to the next level. Let’s jump in!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.markjcarter.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcarter/
https://www.facebook.com/mjcarter3 Hacks to take away

Podcasting is a powerful networking tool: By focusing on building genuine relationships and leveraging your existing network, you can use your podcast to connect with thought leaders and open up new business opportunities.
Structure interviews to foster connection: Conduct prep calls, ask open-ended “how” and “why” questions, and aim to create a story arc in each episode to build rapport with guests and provide value to your audience.
Consistency and curiosity are essential: The biggest mistake new podcasters make is giving up too soon. Staying curious, committing to the long haul, and being willing to learn from each episode are key to podcasting success.

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Welcome back to another episode of Hacks and Hobbies! I’m your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we’re joined by the inspiring Kay Wilkes, creator of the “Pondering Thoughts” podcast—a hub for curious minds. In this episode, Kay shares her journey to rediscovering her passion, launching her podcast, and the secrets behind crafting conversations that truly stand out.

We dive into her unique approach to making guests feel comfortable, the importance of curiosity, and how she keeps her content thought-provoking yet accessible for all ages. Plus, Kay reveals her favorite TV shows, childhood dreams, and even what board game best represents her personality!

Whether you’re a podcaster, a fan of great conversations, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with practical tips and heartfelt stories. So get ready to be curious, be inspired, and join us as we explore the art of meaningful content with Kay Wilkes. Let’s jump in!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.instagram.com/ponderingthoughtspodcast/3 Hacks to take away

Structure conversations around curiosity and research: Kay emphasizes the importance of following personal curiosity, researching topics and guests, and outlining episodes to create engaging and thought-provoking podcast content.
Make guests feel comfortable and prepared: Building rapport before recording, finding common ground, and providing guests with information ahead of time helps create a relaxed environment where guests can open up and share deeply.
Focus on meaningful, accessible content: Kay intentionally avoids polarizing topics, aiming to produce content that is thought-provoking yet suitable for a wide audience, encouraging listeners to be curious and continuously expand their knowledge.

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where passion meets purpose and ordinary people share extraordinary stories. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we're diving into a journey of rediscovery and courage.

Meet Kay Wilkes - a storyteller who refused to let her dreams collect dust. From teenage TV co-host to teacher, and now the passionate host of Pondering Thoughts Podcast, Kay's story is a testament to the power of never giving up on your true calling.

We'll explore her winding path through television, radio, and media, uncovering the moments of doubt, the leap of faith, and the incredible community that helped her reignite her creative spark. Whether you're feeling stuck, dreaming of a different path, or simply need a dose of inspiration, Kay's story will remind you that it's never too late to pursue what sets your soul on fire.

So buckle up, get ready to be inspired, and let's dive into Kay Wilkes' remarkable journey of passion, persistence, and podcasting.Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.instagram.com/ponderingthoughtspodcast/3 Hacks to take away

1. Embrace Your Passion Despite Detours Kay's journey demonstrates that career paths aren't linear. Despite working in teaching, fitness, and HR, she never lost her passion for media and ultimately returned to storytelling through podcasting in 2023.
1. Overcome Imposter Syndrome by Being Authentic Kay conquered her internal challenges by embracing her true self and remembering her sister's advice: "Your tribe will find you." She learned that nervousness and imposter syndrome are signs of growth, not barriers.
1. Do It Afraid and Live Without Regrets Inspired by her uncle's wisdom about not wanting to live with "used to" statements, Kay took the leap into podcasting. Her key message is to pursue your dreams courageously, even when you're uncertain, because the biggest risk is never trying.

What if your greatest leverage isn't talent, timing, or capital, but the way you choose to show up for others? What if real scale is less about follower counts and more about meaningful, sustainable rituals that energize you year after year?

In today's episode, we're diving deep into the power of service, systems, and purpose. I've spoken with five incredible experts who've discovered that true impact comes from stepping off the hero pedestal and empowering those around you.

From a communication scientist who can distill complex ideas into sticky sentences, to a podcasting veteran who publishes daily without burnout, to an AI technologist engineering kindness into apps - they all landed on the same profound insight: service creates significance, systems create scale, and purpose supplies the fuel.

We'll explore three transformative questions that can reshape how you approach your work, your relationships, and your mission. Get ready to challenge your assumptions, unlock new perspectives, and discover how your personal story can become rocket fuel for meaningful change.Grab a notebook, tune in, and let's dive into Episode 740 of Hacks and Hobbies.3 Hacks to take away

Service Creates Significance: Step off the hero pedestal and focus on empowering your audience. Instead of showcasing your own brilliance, become a mentor who provides shareable, accessible insights that truly help others.
Systems Enable Sustainable Impact: Develop repeatable workflows and automation that free your brain and allow you to consistently deliver value. Authenticity is the content, but automation is the container that makes long-term success possible.
Personal Pain Can Be Transformed into Purpose: Your personal challenges, weird obsessions, or childhood experiences aren't baggage - they're potential rocket fuel. By reframing your unique story as a mission to solve problems for others, you can create meaningful and scalable impact.

Welcome back to Hacks and Hobbies, where we explore extraordinary stories of innovation and purpose. Today, we're diving deep with Mike Kim, a visionary who's transforming the way we think about kindness and technology.

Mike isn't just creating another app - he's building a movement. Imagine a digital platform that gamifies kindness, rewards compassion, and connects people in meaningful ways. His company, Some Neat Place, is reimagining how technology can bring out the best in humanity.

From his early dreams of being a marine biologist to developing a groundbreaking concept that's part Pokemon Go, part Boy Scouts for adults, Mike's journey is anything but ordinary. We'll explore how augmented reality, intentional design, and a genuine passion for human connection can create real-world impact.

Get ready to be inspired as we uncover how one person's vision can spark a global movement of kindness. This isn't just a tech story - it's a human story about transformation, empathy, and the power of believing we can make a difference.

Stay tuned for an incredible conversation that might just change the way you see technology, community, and your own potential for kindness.Where to reach Our Guest

IG : @someneatplace3 Hacks to take away

Gamifying Kindness: Mike Kim developed a concept to create a digital platform that measures and rewards kindness, similar to Pokemon Go, but focused on personal growth and community building. The goal is to track and encourage empathy, listening skills, and paying it forward.
Technology as a Catalyst for Connection: The approach emphasizes using technology (like AR) not as an end in itself, but as a means to connect people in real life. Mike stresses the importance of being intentional about technology use and focusing on the impact rather than the technology itself.
Intentionality and Purpose: Throughout the conversation, Mike repeatedly emphasizes the importance of having clear intentions behind actions. Whether in business, technology, or personal growth, the key is to be purposeful and driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact, rather than seeking superficial recognition or rewards.

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we dive deep into the inspiring stories of individuals who transform personal challenges into powerful missions. Today, we're exploring a remarkable journey of resilience, technology, and kindness with Mike Kim, founder of Some Need Place.

Mike's story is a testament to the human spirit's ability to turn complex trauma into a force for good. From experiencing childhood bullying and family struggles to navigating personal losses, including his mother's recent passing, Mike has channeled his pain into a profound mission of spreading kindness in the digital age.

Through his work with Some Need Place and Smobbler, a Metaverse for good company, Mike is pioneering innovative ways to use technology as a catalyst for human connection. He's building platforms that not only share powerful stories but also create real-world impact, proving that kindness can be both a personal healing journey and a transformative social movement.

Get ready to be inspired by Mike Kim's incredible story of turning adversity into an opportunity to make the world a kinder, more connected place. Stay tuned.Where to reach our Guest

IG : @someneatplace3 Hacks to take away

Personal Trauma as a Catalyst for Change: Mike's experiences with childhood bullying, family struggles, and significant personal losses (including his mother's battle with cancer) became the driving force behind his mission to spread kindness and create meaningful technological solutions.
Technology as a Tool for Connection: Mike emphasizes using technology, particularly through platforms like Some Need Place and Smobbler, as a catalyst for real-life human connections, rather than as a replacement for genuine interactions.
Intentional Technology Use: The core message is about being mindful of how we use technology, understanding that every moment spent on digital platforms is a moment taken away from real-life relationships and experiences. The goal is to leverage tech to enhance human kindness and connection, not diminish it.

Hey there, entrepreneurs and dreamers! Welcome to another explosive episode of Hacks & Hobbies. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we're diving into a game-changing approach that's going to blow your mind – how to build profitable online businesses WITHOUT showing your face.Imagine creating a thriving business where you don't have to be the star, where AI does the heavy lifting, and where your passion can translate into real income. Sounds impossible? Not anymore.

My guest today is Jonny Andrews, a serial entrepreneur who's helped over 177,000 people launch businesses and supported 18,000 authors in building successful careers. In 2011, he pioneered a faceless newsletter business framework that continues to generate income today.

In the next 45 minutes, Jonny will reveal his five-part system for turning your ideas into a profitable online business in just 24 hours. Whether you're camera-shy, want to protect your privacy, or just prefer working behind the scenes, this episode is your blueprint to entrepreneurial success.Grab your notebook, clear your mind, and get ready to transform your approach to online business. Let's make it happen!

Where to reach Our Guest

scaleyourhustle.com

3 Hacks to take away

1. Identify a Passionate Niche Market Jonny emphasizes finding a market of at least 5 million people who define part of their identity through their interests. The key is to target passionate communities with multiple smaller brands, not just one dominant player. This approach allows for more flexibility and opportunity in building an audience.
1. Leverage AI for Efficient Business Creation AI has democratized business development, making it possible to research markets, create content, and build businesses with minimal technical expertise. Jonny stresses the importance of using AI strategically - not just throwing in a generic prompt, but "deli thin-slicing" your approach to get precise, targeted results.
1. Embrace Consistent Execution Over Perfection Success comes from persistent action, not waiting for the perfect moment. Jonny advises that out of every 25 attempts, you might get one successful venture that makes up for the others. The critical factor is continuous execution, learning from each attempt, and not being discouraged by initial failures. As he puts it, "It's the act of execution that separates the people who win from the people who just sort of like fizzle out and go away."

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we dive deep into inspiring stories and practical wisdom. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we're continuing our powerful conversation with Jenn Brazelton, a birth and postpartum doula who's passionate about supporting new parents through one of life's most transformative experiences.

In this episode, we're breaking down the postpartum journey - those challenging, beautiful, and sometimes overwhelming first months after welcoming a new baby. Jenn brings her expertise and personal experience to share actionable advice on hormonal balance, communication with your partner, creating a support network, and most importantly, how to care for yourself while caring for a newborn.

Whether you're an expecting parent, a new mom or dad, or someone who wants to support loved ones through this incredible life transition, this episode is packed with compassionate insights that will help you thrive, not just survive, in the postpartum stage.

So grab a cup of coffee, find a quiet moment, and let's dive in with Jenn Brazelton.3 Hacks to take away

Understand Hormonal Balance: Recognize the significant hormonal changes after childbirth and focus on nutrition, rest, and self-care to prevent postpartum depression.
Communicate and Share Responsibilities: Create a supportive partnership by dividing childcare duties, communicating needs clearly, and establishing shifts that allow both parents to rest and recover.
Build a Selective and Supportive Community: Be intentional about creating a support network that respects your family's values, understands individual children's needs, and provides practical help like meal preparation and household assistance.

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we explore life's transformative experiences through powerful personal stories. Today, we're diving into one of the most profound journeys a human can undertake - childbirth and postpartum care.

Our guest is Jen Brazelton, a remarkable woman who wears many hats: Army veteran, dedicated doula, and passionate advocate for families. Jen doesn't just support mothers during birth - she helps them transform this incredible experience from a moment of potential fear into a powerful, empowering journey of love and connection.

Through her own personal experiences and years of professional work, Jen reveals how birth is so much more than a physical event. It's a holistic experience that encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of bringing new life into the world.In this episode, we'll explore how families can cultivate compassion, build stronger relationships, and approach childbirth with confidence and grace. Whether you're an expecting parent, a supportive partner, or simply curious about the magic of birth, this conversation will inspire and enlighten you.

Get ready for an intimate, transformative discussion about one of life's most extraordinary moments.Where to reach our Guest

https://www.facebook.com/inlovebirthing/

FB: In Love Birthing
IG: In Love Births

3 Hacks to take away

Birth is a Holistic Experience: Childbirth is not just a physical event, but a complex process involving physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions that all require attention and care.
Preparation and Mindset Matter: By reframing negative cultural narratives about childbirth, understanding personal beliefs, and preparing mentally and practically (like gradually buying diapers), families can approach birth with confidence and reduced anxiety.
Support Systems are Crucial: The presence of supportive family members or a doula can significantly impact the birthing experience, providing emotional strength, practical assistance, and creating a nurturing environment for both mother and child.

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where passion meets purpose and your voice makes an impact! Today, we're diving deep into the world of podcasting with a true pioneer - Mark Ronick, the visionary behind the Empowered Podcasting Conference.

Imagine a space where creators aren't just fed information, but are genuinely empowered to take action. That's exactly what Mark has created. After 20 years in podcasting, he realized traditional conferences were missing something crucial - a sense of true community and actionable inspiration.

In this episode, we'll explore Mark's journey from podcast production veteran to conference founder, uncover the magic of AI in content creation, and learn how to overcome the biggest mental barriers that stop creators from hitting that record button.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just dreaming of starting your show, this conversation will give you the permission and tools to turn your podcast vision into reality.Get ready for an inspiring ride on Hacks and Hobbies!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://ironickmedia.com/

3 Hacks to take away

Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Fear: Many podcasters struggle with self-doubt and hesitation. The key is to be authentic, give yourself permission to start, and understand that audiences want genuine connections, not polished performances.
Build Community and Support: Podcasting success isn't just about technical skills, but about networking, connecting with like-minded creators, and finding spaces that empower and inspire you. Events and daily interactions can provide the motivation needed to continue creating.
Strategically Use AI as a Creative Tool: AI can streamline podcast production by helping with script writing, show notes, clip editing, and even app development. However, the human touch remains crucial - use AI to enhance your workflow, not replace your unique voice and creativity.

Hey podcast lovers! Today, we're diving deep into the world of podcasting with a true pioneer who's been in the game for over two decades. Meet Marc Ronick - founder of Ironic Media, co-founder of Next Gen Podcaster, and the creative mind behind the Empowered Podcasting Conference.

Marc isn't just another podcaster. He's a storyteller, a community builder, and someone who's watched the podcasting landscape transform from the early days of dial-up internet to today's AI-powered content creation. From hosting morning radio shows to running the popular Podcasting Morning Chat, Marc has seen it all.

In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on his incredible journey. We'll explore how passion, authenticity, and connection have been the driving forces behind his success. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just thinking about starting your first show, Marc's insights will inspire and motivate you.

So buckle up and get ready for an epic conversation that's going to change how you think about podcasting forever!Where to reach Our Guest

linkedin.com/in/marcronick

ironickmedia.com/ (Company)

podpage.com/pmc/ (Other)

nextgenpodcaster.com/ (Company)

3 Hacks to take away

Authenticity is Key: Embrace who you are and speak your truth, as being genuine and passionate about your content is the most powerful way to connect with your audience.
Technology Transforms Podcasting: From early challenges with Skype and limited internet connectivity to today's AI-powered tools, podcasting has dramatically evolved, offering creators more opportunities to produce high-quality content.
Community and Connection Drive Success: Building relationships, collaborating with co-hosts, and engaging with listeners are crucial elements that transform podcasting from a solo endeavor into a dynamic, interactive medium.

Welcome back to Hacks and Hobbies, where we dive deep into the art of communication and personal growth. In our last episode, we explored why resonance trumps persuasion.

Today, we're getting practical – uncovering the strategies that transform ordinary communication into something truly extraordinary.

I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and I'm thrilled to welcome back Dr. Michael Gerharz, a communication expert who's about to reveal how you can make your message not just heard, but felt. We'll explore how to cut through the noise, connect with your audience, and communicate in a way that doesn't just inform, but inspires.

From Apple's groundbreaking marketing to the power of listening, we'll break down the techniques that turn ordinary speakers into compelling storytellers. Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to communicate with more impact, this episode is your blueprint for communication that resonates.Get ready to transform the way you speak, connect, and influence. Let's dive in!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://michaelgerharz.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgerharz/
https://instagram.com/drgerharz3 Hacks to take away

1.Listen to Understand, Not to Persuade Stop talking and start listening to truly understand your audience's perspective. Find their words and problems, rather than trying to change their truth with your own perspective. The goal is to tap into their world and see how you can help.
1. Simplify Your Message to Its Core Develop a "kitchen shout" or dinner table test - a concise, memorable phrase that captures the essence of your message in three sentences or less. Make it simple enough that a five-year-old could understand, using tangible, everyday language that people can easily share.
1. Start with What They Can't Ignore Begin your communication with something so compelling that your audience cannot look away. Skip the boring company history or credentials, and instead open with something that immediately speaks to their specific struggles or challenges, creating an instant connection.

Welcome to Hacks & Hobbies, where extraordinary people share their passions and insights! I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we're diving into the art of communication with a true master.

Have you ever struggled to make your message stick? To truly connect with your audience? Dr. Michael Gerharz has dedicated his career to solving exactly that challenge. He's not just another communication expert – he's a guide who helps leaders transform how they speak, present, and inspire.

In this two-part series, we'll uncover the secrets of resonant communication. We'll explore why simply persuading isn't enough, and how to craft messages that genuinely move people. From his groundbreaking books to his irresistible communication podcast, Dr. Gerharz will show you how to communicate not just clearly, but powerfully.

Get ready to revolutionize the way you connect, communicate, and create impact. Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://michaelgerharz.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgerharz/
https://instagram.com/drgerharz3 Hacks to take away

Resonance Trumps Persuasion: Instead of trying to force your message, align with what already matters to your audience. Focus on understanding their perspective and speaking their language, which creates a deeper, more meaningful connection.
The Dinner Table Test: Distill your complex message into a simple, compelling 3-sentence summary that someone would naturally share at a dinner table. This ensures your communication is clear, concise, and memorable.
Embrace Silence and Serve Your Audience: Effective communication isn't about showing off or overwhelming with information. It's about serving your audience, being passionate about your message, and giving them space to process and have "aha" moments.

Today, I'm sitting down with someone who's transforming the coaching world - Chris Williams, founder of Group Coach Nation. If you've ever dreamed of scaling your coaching business without burning out, or wondered how to create programs that truly change lives, this episode is your roadmap.

Chris isn't just another coach - he's an ultra marathoner, an ice climber, and a shark diver who's cracked the code on building scalable coaching programs. We'll dive deep into how coaches can move from one-on-one sessions to powerful group experiences that multiply their impact and income.

We'll explore his brand new book, "The Business Coaches Guide to Group Coaching", discuss the secrets of creating transformative group experiences, and uncover why fewer leads can actually mean higher conversions. Whether you're a coach, consultant, or entrepreneur looking to level up, this conversation will give you the strategies and inspiration to break through your current limitations.

Get ready for an epic journey into the world of group coaching with Chris Williams. Let's dive in!Where to reach Our Guest

Websites
https://groupcoachnation.com
Social Profiles
Group Coach Nation Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/groupcoachnation
Chris’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/chris.williamshq/
Chris’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/chriswilliamshq/
Chris’s LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswilliamshq/
Chris’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GroupCoachNation
Group Coach Nation Podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1871496.rss3 Hacks to take away

The Power of Group Coaching: Group coaching is 5.3 times more likely to help people take action and change compared to one-on-one coaching. By putting clients in a group setting, coaches can actually provide a greater service and help clients achieve results faster.
Scaling Requires Different Systems: To scale from $10,000 to $100,000 requires completely different systems and structures, not just working harder. The key is identifying the 1% of solutions that will actually help you achieve your 10x goals, rather than trying everything that comes your way.
Freedom is a Choice of Mindset: True freedom isn't about external circumstances, but about the choices we make internally. Even in challenging situations, individuals like Nelson Mandela and Gandhi demonstrated that freedom is a daily choice of perspective and action, not dependent on physical constraints.

Hey there, travel enthusiasts and busy professionals! Are you tired of the stress and hassle of packing for your trips? Well, today's episode of Hacks and Hobbies is going to change the game for you. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and I'm diving into a topic that's going to make your travel preparation a breeze.

Imagine having a professional service that takes care of all your packing needs, from selecting the right clothes to ensuring your luggage meets airline guidelines. Today, we're sitting down with Chantelle Nesmith, founder of Tripper by Duchess - a top-tier luggage packing service designed for busy professionals, families, and individuals.

Chantelle and her team are here to help you reclaim your time, reduce travel stress, and let you focus on what really matters: making memories. Whether you're a frequent business traveler, a parent juggling multiple responsibilities, or someone who simply dreads the packing process, this episode is packed with practical tips and insights that will transform how you approach travel preparation.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to learn how you can outsource your packing and make your next trip smoother than ever!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://tripperbyduchess.com3 Hacks to take away

Tripper by Duchess offers a personalized packing service that helps busy professionals and families save time by professionally packing their luggage, including weighing bags and ensuring all necessary items are packed.
Common packing mistakes include overpacking, not using packing cubes, and not knowing how to properly fold and protect different types of clothing (like leather pants or suit jackets).
Practical packing tips include making a packing list, researching your destination, investing in good luggage and packing cubes, watching YouTube tutorials on folding techniques, and taking advantage of airline and credit card rewards programs for luggage perks.

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we dive deep into the strategies that transform passionate creators into successful entrepreneurs. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we're continuing our incredible conversation with Justin Moore, author of the game-changing book "Sponsor Magnet".

In our last episode, Justin shared his remarkable journey of generating over 550 sponsorships and earning millions through strategic brand partnerships. Now, we're going behind the scenes to unpack the exact frameworks that can help YOU turn casual brand interest into eager partnership offers.

Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or content creator feeling stuck in one-off sponsorship deals, this episode is your blueprint. Justin's going to break down his revolutionary eight-step Sponsorship Wheel, the ARC framework, and the ROPE method that can completely transform how you approach brand collaborations.

Get ready to take notes, because in the next hour, you'll learn how to pitch brands like a pro, understand their true objectives, and create recurring revenue streams that most creators only dream about.

Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://www.creatorwizard.com/3 Hacks to take away

Master the ROPE Method: Learn how to craft compelling pitches by making them Relevant, Organic, Providing Proof, and Easy to Execute, which dramatically increases your chances of attracting brand partnerships.
Understand the ARC Framework: Recognize that brands have different goals beyond sales - Awareness, Repurposing, and Conversion - and tailor your sponsorship approach accordingly to maximize value.
Build a Sponsorship Wheel: Implement an eight-step systematic approach to transform one-time brand deals into recurring partnerships by continuously nurturing relationships and creating value for potential sponsors.

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we dive deep into the stories of creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are reshaping our world. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we have a truly special guest who's going to transform how you think about brand sponsorships.

Justin Moore isn't just another influencer coach - he's a trailblazer who's helped creators earn millions through strategic brand partnerships. From engineering to running an influencer marketing agency, Justin has cracked the code on turning your passion into a profitable business.

In this episode, we'll unpack his groundbreaking book "Sponsor Magnet" and reveal the insider frameworks that can help you land lucrative sponsorship deals - even if you don't have a massive following. Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or content creator just starting out, Justin's insights will be your roadmap to turning your audience into a sustainable income stream.

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that will change how you view creator monetization. Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://www.creatorwizard.com/3 Hacks to take away

Understanding Brand Goals: Creators should recognize that brands collaborate with them for three primary reasons - awareness, content repurposing, and driving conversions. By understanding these objectives, creators can tailor their pitches and pricing strategies more effectively.
The ROPE Pitching Method: Successful sponsorship pitches must be Relevant to the brand's current campaigns, Organic to the creator's existing content, provide Proof of previous brand collaborations, and be Easy to execute. This framework helps creators craft compelling partnership proposals.
Creators as Value-Added Partners: Brands don't just want audience reach; they're looking for creators who can act as "production companies in a box" - providing high-quality content, creative assets, and organic distribution channels. Creators should position themselves as strategic consultants who can help brands cut through marketing noise.

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we dive deep into transformative strategies that can revolutionize your business and personal life. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we're tackling a challenge that keeps many entrepreneurs up at night: technology.

In a world where digital tools evolve faster than we can blink, how do you leverage cutting-edge technology without feeling overwhelmed? What if you could harness powerful tech solutions without being a coding genius?

Today's guest, Kristian Moore, is a technology guide who specializes in demystifying the digital landscape. He's not just another tech expert – he's a translator who helps business owners speak the language of innovation.Kristian will reveal practical strategies to:

Simplify complex tech tools
Identify the right solutions for your business
Overcome digital overwhelm
And transform technology from a challenge into your greatest competitive advantage

Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will give you the confidence to embrace technology and propel your business forward.

Get ready to turn tech complexity into your superpower!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://createassistants.ai/meet-kristian3 Hacks to take away

Technology Adoption is Role-Specific

Kristian emphasizes that technology implementation isn't one-size-fits-all. Each business needs a customized approach focusing on their specific revenue-producing activities and unique operational needs. The goal is to identify tools that solve precise problems without overwhelming the business owner.

Personal Mindset is Crucial for Tech Integration

Success in adopting new technologies depends heavily on personal preparation and mindset. This includes:

Maintaining a stable personal foundation
Being open to learning
Developing a positive approach to technological change
Celebrating small wins and progress
Prioritize Tools That Solve Core Business Challenges

Instead of chasing every new technological trend, business owners should:

Identify their primary business challenges
Select tools that directly address those challenges
Implement technologies in phases
Focus on tools that enhance revenue-generating activities
Avoid getting locked into long-term contracts with inflexible software solutions

These points underscore the importance of a strategic, mindful approach to technology integration that prioritizes business needs and personal growth.

Picture yourself at a crossroads. On one side, the well-worn highway of how it's always been done. On the other, an unmarked trail that promises freedom but demands faith.

Which path will you choose?

I'm Junaid Ahmed, and in today's episode of Hacks and Hobbies, we're diving deep into three transformative themes that are reshaping how creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers navigate their journey:

First, reinvention - becoming the next version of yourself.Second, systems that protect your energy and create true freedom.And third, creative monetization that feels aligned, not forced.

You'll hear powerful stories from nine incredible entrepreneurs who've turned challenges into opportunities, niched down to scale up, and discovered that success isn't about reaching a summit - it's about creating a state of sovereignty.

By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with three catalytic questions designed to spark your next bold move. Whether you're feeling stuck, seeking inspiration, or ready to rewrite your story, this episode is your invitation to step into a more intentional, impactful version of yourself.

Let's dive in.

3 Hacks to take away

1. Reinvention is a Permission to Pivot
Specialization can be the fastest exit from burnout
Small, messy first steps are more powerful than perfect planning
Creativity is about refusing to accept dead ends, not just innate talent
1. Systems Create Freedom
Documented tasks and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) can buy back entire weekends
Implement short-cycle tech adoption (90-day cycles of decide, deploy, debrief)
Group programs and cohorts can trigger more action than one-to-one interactions
1. Creative Monetization Requires Integrity
Revenue follows where service and story intersect
Package your existing skills and problems you naturally solve
Build ventures that align with your values and personal growth
Success is not about reaching a summit, but creating a state of sovereignty

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we explore the incredible journeys of passionate entrepreneurs and creators. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today we're diving into a truly inspiring story of family, entrepreneurship, and passion.

Imagine building a business not just as a venture, but as a bonding experience with your own child. Our guest, Greg Rollet, has done exactly that. He's the head of growth at Gromit and co-founder of Arete Shades, a sunglass brand he started with his 12-year-old son.

This isn't just another business story. It's a testament to the power of combining familial bonds with entrepreneurial spirit. Greg and his son have created more than just a product - they've built a shared experience that teaches valuable skills, creates lasting memories, and shows how passion can transform a simple idea into an exciting journey.

From baseball fields to e-commerce, from learning video editing to shipping products together, Greg and his son are redefining what a family business can look like. Get ready for an episode that will inspire, entertain, and maybe even spark your own entrepreneurial adventure.

Let's dive in!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://instagram.com/gregrollett
https://x.com/gregrollett3 Hacks to take away

Start a Business with Genuine Passion: Choose a venture that both family members truly care about, ensuring mutual excitement and commitment. For Greg and his son, their shared love of baseball became the foundation for Arete Shades.
Prioritize Skill Development Over Immediate Profits: Focus on learning and personal growth rather than rushing to monetize. Greg's approach allowed his son to develop skills in photography, video editing, marketing, and entrepreneurship while having fun.
Build an Audience Before Launching a Product: Create a media platform and develop a following first. By building distribution and connections, you create more opportunities for future business success and reduce the pressure of immediate financial returns.

Hey there, creative souls and aspiring champions! Welcome to another electrifying episode of Hacks & Hobbies, where we dive deep into the transformative power of creativity.

Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Julie Stout - a creative powerhouse who's on a mission to turn underdogs into superheroes.

Imagine a world where creativity isn't just a skill, but a way of life. Julie has lived this philosophy, helping her own children overcome educational challenges and now guiding businesses to unlock their creative potential. From navigating complex algorithm updates to reframing negative situations, Julie shows us that creativity is the ultimate superpower.In this episode, we'll explore how to lighten up, look beyond limitations, and transform challenges into opportunities.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a parent, or someone seeking to unleash your inner creative genius, Julie's insights will inspire you to see the world differently.

Get ready to flip your perspective, raise your vibration, and discover how creativity can be your greatest asset. Let's dive in!Where to reach our Guest

advancreative.com (Company)
underdogscreate.com (Other)
juliestout.com (Personal)

3 Hacks to take away

Creativity is a Spectrum: Everyone has creative potential, and it's not limited to artistic talents. By understanding and nurturing creativity, individuals can overcome limitations and achieve higher performance in personal and professional life.
The Power of the Creative Flip: Transform negative situations into opportunities by immediately shifting perspective, brainstorming solutions, and focusing on potential growth rather than dwelling on challenges.
Raising Your Vibration: Creativity thrives when you "lighten up" (LTF - Lighten the F* Up), increase your energy levels, and learn to bypass negative thought patterns that restrict your creative flow.

Welcome to Hacks & Hobbies, where we dive deep into the stories of passionate entrepreneurs who are rewriting the rules of success. I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and today, we're unlocking the secrets of entrepreneurial freedom with a man who's been in the trenches and emerged with wisdom that can transform your business journey.

Meet Jeremy Shapiro - a serial entrepreneur, mentor, and coach who's spent decades helping founders break free from the daily grind. Imagine a business that doesn't just survive, but thrives - giving you the time, financial stability, and personal fulfillment you've always dreamed of.In this episode, Jeremy will shatter the myth that success means working 24/7. We'll explore how small strategic changes can create massive shifts in your business, why community is your greatest asset, and how to build a company that serves your life, not the other way around.

Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned business owner, or simply curious about the entrepreneurial mindset, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about building a successful business.

Get ready to reimagine your entrepreneurial path.

Where to reach our Guest:

https://BayAreaMastermind.com/
https://linkedin.com/in/jeremyshapiro/
https://instagram.com/bayareamastermind
https://linkedin.com/company/bay-area-mastermind/
https://facebook.com/BayAreaMastermind3 Hacks to take away

Entrepreneurial Freedom is About Optionality, Not Just Money

Jeremy emphasizes that true entrepreneurial success isn't about working endless hours, but creating a business that provides choice in how you spend your time. This means building systems that allow the business to operate without constant personal intervention, giving entrepreneurs the ability to step away, travel, spend time with family, or pursue other interests.

Small Hinges Swing Big Doors

Jeremy introduces the concept that minor strategic changes can create significant business transformations. By focusing on small, iterative improvements and being willing to experiment, entrepreneurs can unlock massive potential in their existing businesses. The key is to continuously test, learn, and adapt rather than remaining stuck in rigid approaches.

Don't Go It Alone - Community is Your Greatest Asset

The conversation repeatedly highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs. Just as cyclists draft off each other in a peloton to move faster and further, business owners can accelerate their growth by learning from peers, sharing experiences, and creating a supportive network that provides diverse perspectives and collective wisdom.

Hey Hobby Hackers! Today's episode is something special. I just had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Pat Flynn - yes, THE Pat Flynn who inspired my podcasting journey back in 2018. If you've ever wondered how passion, consistency, and taking messy action can transform your creative path, this episode is for you.

We dive deep into the power of learning by doing, the magic of hobbies, and how teaching while learning can lift entire communities. Pat even mentioned my Home Studio Mastery in his new book "Lean Learning" - a moment that still feels surreal.

From fishing to Pokemon, from podcasting to personal growth, we explore how every small step, every conversation, and every action builds something meaningful. Whether you've been with Hacks and Hobbies for five years or five minutes, this conversation will remind you that you know enough to begin, and you're leading more than you realize.

Get ready for an inspiring journey of discovery, courage, and community. Let's dive in!3 Hacks to take away

Consistency Pays Off: By showing up consistently, engaging in communities (like SBI Pro), and taking messy action, you can create unexpected opportunities and connections that advance your goals.
Learn by Doing, Not Just Hoarding: Stop accumulating knowledge for knowledge's sake. Instead, apply one thing at a time, use your skills to help others, and learn through practical experience and real-world application.
Hobbies Teach More Than Hustle: Personal interests like fishing, Pokemon, or gardening are powerful learning environments where you naturally develop skills through hands-on experience, rather than endless preparation or theoretical study.

Today, I have a truly special episode that represents a full-circle moment in my entrepreneurial journey.

My guest is someone who has profoundly impacted my life - Pat Flynn. Back in 2018, I discovered Pat through Gary Vaynerchuk's book "Crushing It" and immediately enrolled in his podcasting course. In 2020, I joined his SPI Pro membership, and in 2022, I was even a guest on his show "Ask Pat".

But here's the most incredible part - in Pat's latest book "Lean Learning", I'm actually mentioned! From being a student to now being recognized as a leader, this conversation is going to be an incredible exploration of learning, growth, and community.

Pat Flynn is not just an entrepreneur, he's a mentor who has helped thousands of creators find their path.We're going to dive deep into how to learn effectively, overcome information overload, and turn your passions into meaningful work. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a hobbyist, or someone looking to level up your skills, this episode is packed with insights that will inspire and transform you.

So buckle up, and let's jump into this amazing conversation!

Our Guest

smartpassiveincome.com (Company)
patflynn.com (Personal)
spipro.com (Company)

3 Hacks to take away

Embrace Lean Learning: Focus on just-in-time learning by selecting specific mentors, avoiding information overload, and taking action instead of endlessly consuming content. Pat emphasizes breaking down learning into micro-mastery and concentrating on small, achievable steps.
Leverage Community and Support: Surround yourself with people who champion your growth. Engage in communities, seek mentors, and be willing to both learn from others and contribute value. The right support system can accelerate your personal and professional development.
Create Consistent Series and Force Functions: Develop a structured approach to learning and content creation by creating series with predictable formats and setting "force functions" - specific commitments that push you to take action and improve. This approach helps build skills, audience engagement, and personal confidence.

Today's episode is a dream come true - a conversation with someone who's been a legend and mentor in my journey. I'm talking about Pat Flynn, and this isn't just an interview - it's a full-circle moment.

Back in 2018, I discovered Pat through his book "Crushing It" and dove deep into his world - taking courses, joining his community, and even being featured on his expert panels. Now, something incredible has happened: Pat's new book "Lean Learning" actually mentions my brand, Home Studio Mastery, in chapter eight!

This episode is about more than just another interview. We're diving into how to stop hoarding information and start creating. We'll explore why hobbies matter, how to transform from a learner to a leader, and why intentional learning beats information overload.

If you've ever felt stuck, if you've been learning but not doing, this episode is for you. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and motivated to turn your passions into something meaningful. Every hobby has a story, and every story can become your superpower.

Subscribe now, and let's hack this journey together!

3 Hacks to take away

Lean Learning Principle: Stop consuming endless information and start taking intentional action. Most people download resources, save videos, and collect courses without actually implementing what they've learned.
Personal Growth Journey: Transition from being a learner to becoming a leader in your community by applying knowledge, sharing experiences, and building something meaningful through your passion or hobby.
Validation Through Action: Recognize that every hobby has a story, and by actively engaging and experimenting with your interests, you can transform your learning into a personal and professional superpower.

Today we're diving into the fascinating world of design with a true visual storytelling expert.Imagine transforming your childhood love of drawing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles into a career that helps global brands communicate their most powerful messages. Our guest today has done exactly that.

Kay Chan is a presentation design virtuoso with over two decades of corporate and agency experience, who's mastered the art of turning complex ideas into stunning, memorable visuals.

From her early days of illustration to becoming a sought-after freelance designer, Kay has navigated the evolving landscape of digital creativity with skill, passion, and an unwavering commitment to her craft. She'll share her journey, reveal insider tips on creating killer presentations, and show us how to hack our way through the creative process.

Get ready for an inspiring conversation that will change how you think about design, communication, and turning your passions into a thriving career.Let's dive in!Where to reach our Guest

https://khimeric.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khimeric/
https://www.instagram.com/khimeric/3 Hacks to take away

Presentation Design is More Than Just Slides: Presentation design is a strategic art of simplifying complex messages, focusing on the most impactful elements that capture and retain audience attention. It's not about cramming information, but about creating visual narratives that communicate core messages effectively.
Be Proactive, Not Reactive in Your Design Career: Kay emphasizes the importance of setting goals, staying motivated, and not waiting for circumstances to force a career change. She discovered her niche in presentation design while still working a corporate job, which ultimately led to her successful freelance career.
Your Website and Presentations Are Critical Brand Communication Tools: Kay argues that both websites and presentations are crucial for brand communication. While websites provide a constant digital presence, presentations offer a unique opportunity to directly engage with an audience and deliver your message with maximum impact.

Are you a content creator struggling to make your mark? What if the secret to commanding attention isn't about what your audience sees, but what they'll never see?

Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where today we're diving deep into the underground world of studio mastery.Just like an oak tree, your creative success depends on invisible roots. While everyone admires the polished branches, it's the unseen foundation that truly determines your potential. Imagine transforming your content creation from amateur to professional, not through expensive gear, but through strategic, intentional growth.In this episode, I'll reveal how years of silent preparation can lead to explosive, seemingly overnight success. We'll explore practical steps to build your home studio from the ground up, starting with one focused corner and growing your confidence with each incremental improvement.

Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or aspiring content creator, this episode will show you that true mastery happens in the shadows, long before the spotlight finds you. Get ready to dig deep, embrace the unsexy work, and watch your creative roots transform into towering success.Let's grow underground to show up online.

3 Hacks to take away

Underground Growth Matters: Like the Chinese bamboo tree that grows underground for five years before rapidly shooting up, content creators must invest time in unseen preparation, learning, and skill development before achieving visible success.
Focus on One Space First: Instead of trying to perfect an entire room at once, choose one corner to optimize completely. Master the lighting, sound, and visuals in a small area to build confidence and competence simultaneously.
Invest in Education Before Equipment: Prioritize learning about lighting, audio, and acoustics before spending money on expensive gear. Practice in private, record test videos, critically audit your space, and make consistent improvements to strengthen your foundational skills.

Today, we're unlocking a game-changing secret weapon that often goes unnoticed in the tech world: soft skills.Joining me is Evgeny Kharam, a cybersecurity veteran with over 15 years of experience, who's about to reveal why technical expertise alone isn't enough to succeed.

From his journey in the Navy to leading architecture teams at major consulting firms, Evgeny has discovered that the real magic happens when you master communication, empathy, and human connection.

We'll explore how soft skills can elevate your career, whether you're in cybersecurity, technology, or any professional field. Learn how to break down complex technical jargon, build powerful relationships, and become a more effective communicator.

Get ready to transform the way you think about professional success. This isn't just another tech talk – this is about becoming a more powerful, connected, and influential professional. Let's dive in!"Where to reach our Guest

https://www.softskillstech.ca/ , https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekharam/3 Hacks to take away

Soft Skills Are Critical: Technical expertise alone is insufficient; the ability to communicate complex ideas in simple, relatable language is crucial for success in cybersecurity and other technical fields.
Communication Requires Empathy and Active Listening: Developing soft skills involves understanding different communication styles, asking open-ended questions, and truly listening to understand others' perspectives.
Practical Skill Development: Improving soft skills can be achieved through techniques like box breathing, stepping out of your comfort zone, practicing active listening, and seeking mentorship to continuously improve communication and interpersonal abilities.

Are you tired of feeling awkward in front of a camera? Do you freeze up the moment that red recording light turns on? Well, you're not alone. In today's episode of Hacks and Hobbies, I'm going to show you how to transform your on-camera presence from nervous and stilted to confident and authentic.

Speaking to a camera lens doesn't have to be intimidating. It's not about being perfect – it's about being real. I'll share the game-changing techniques I've learned through hundreds of podcast interviews and video recordings that will help you connect with your audience like never before.

We'll dive into three mental reframes that will shift your perspective, practical exercises to build your confidence, and insider tips that have helped me go from camera-shy to camera-ready. Whether you're creating content, recording podcasts, or just want to feel more comfortable on video, this episode is your roadmap to speaking to the lens like a pro.

Get ready to unlock your on-camera confidence and make a lasting impact. Let's do this!3 Hacks to take away

1. The Camera is a Person, Not a Device
Treat the camera lens like you're speaking to a real person
Name your audience before recording
Imagine you're having a conversation with a friend
Drop the performance pressure and focus on connection
1. Confidence Comes from Connection, Not Perfection
Don't aim for a flawless performance
Be authentic and present
Your energy matters more than technical perfection
Remember that audiences want to see a genuine person, not a polished performer
1. Practical Techniques to Build Camera Confidence
Use the Mirror Drill: Practice speaking to a mirror, then to a camera lens
Try the Eye Contact Hack: Place a photo of a loved one near the camera lens
Implement the One-Take Challenge: Record without stopping, speaking from the heart
Consider using a teleprompter as a confidence monitor to help maintain eye contact and reduce anxiety

Today, we're diving into a journey that could change everything you know about personal branding and storytelling.

Imagine turning your life experiences, your passion, and your unique perspective into a powerful tool that opens doors to speaking engagements, business opportunities, and global recognition. Sounds impossible? Not when you have the right guidance.

Today's guest is Lily Patrascu - a book publishing powerhouse who's helped everyone from housewives to multi-millionaires transform their lives through the art of writing. She's not just a publisher; she's a brand architect who believes that your story has the potential to impact millions.We'll explore how a single book can become your ultimate business card, how to craft a title that magnetizes your ideal audience, and why publishing isn't just about selling books - it's about creating a legacy.

Whether you're an aspiring author, an entrepreneur, or someone with a story burning to be told, this episode will give you the blueprint to turn your ideas into impact.Get ready for an inspiring, actionable conversation that might just change the trajectory of your personal and professional life. Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://lily.global/
https://www.facebook.com/lilypatrascuofficial
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilypatrascu/
https://www.instagram.com/lily.global/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lilypatrascu3 Hacks to take away

1. Strategic Book Publishing as a Personal Branding Tool Lily emphasizes that publishing a book is more than just writing - it's about creating a strategic asset that can open speaking opportunities, attract high-value clients, and elevate your professional brand. The book should be targeted to a specific audience and designed to solve a meaningful problem.
1. Overcoming Writing Barriers Through Modern Tools The transcript highlights multiple strategies for overcoming writing challenges, including using AI tools like ChatGPT, leveraging ghost writers, and utilizing audio recording methods. The key is to find a communication method that works for you and not get stuck in perfectionism.
1. The Transformative Power of Authorship Lily shares multiple stories demonstrating how book publishing can fundamentally transform an individual's life - from helping housewives secure speaking engagements to enabling multi-millionaires to expand their global reach. The process of writing a book helps authors clarify their ideas, gain confidence, and create a structured blueprint of their expertise.

Today we're cutting through the noise about creating a professional video podcast without breaking the bank.Ever thought, "I want to start a video podcast, but I don't have the gear, space, or budget"? Well, I'm here to tell you that you don't need a Hollywood studio to look and sound like a pro. In fact, you just need the right setup - and that setup might be simpler than you think.

Today, I'm going to walk you through the essential three: lighting, audio, and camera. These are the foundation of every great video setup, and if you get them right, your videos will look and sound amazing, even on a tight budget.We'll dive into how a $40 light panel can transform your look, why your microphone matters more than your camera, and how your smartphone can be your secret weapon for creating professional content.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear roadmap to launching your video podcast with confidence. So, grab your headphones, and let's get started!

3 Hacks to take away

1. Lighting is the Fastest Fix for Video Quality
Use soft light sources or natural window light
Position light slightly off-center from your face
Avoid overhead lights that create harsh shadows
Lighting accounts for 80% of video quality
1. Audio Quality Matters More Than Camera Equipment
Use a USB microphone like Sure MB6 or Samsung Q2U
Position mic 6-8 inches from your mouth
Record in spaces with soft surfaces to reduce echo
Bad audio will drive viewers away faster than low video quality
1. Your Smartphone Can Be a Professional Camera
Mount smartphone on a tripod or arm for stability
Record in 1080P or higher resolution
Clean lens before shooting
Lock exposure and focus if possible
No need for expensive DSLR or mirrorless cameras

In this episode, I'm sitting down with a true game-changer in the world of writing and publishing.

Imagine turning your passion, your expertise, your life experiences into a book that not only tells your story but opens doors you never thought possible. My guest today has done exactly that - not just once, but 65 times.

Honoree Corder is more than an author. She's a book producer, a TEDx speaker, and the founder of Indie Author University. She's made it her mission to transform aspiring writers into best-selling, best-earning authors.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a coach, or someone with a story burning inside you, this episode is your blueprint. We're diving deep into how to write a non-fiction book that doesn't just sit on a shelf, but becomes a powerful tool for growth, influence, and impact.

How do you overcome writer's block? How do you turn your knowledge into a compelling narrative? And most importantly, how can a single book change the trajectory of your entire career?

Get ready for an inspiring, practical, and transformative conversation. Honoree Corder is about to show you that your book isn't just a dream - it's your next big opportunity.Let's dive in.Where to reach our Guest

honoreecorder.com3 Hacks to take away

1. The Four Elements of a Best-Earning Book A successful non-fiction book must be:
Easy to read
Easy to do
Easy to remember
Easy to share
1. Writing a Book is About Transformation, Not Just Content Your book should:
Provide clear value to the reader
Showcase your unique perspective
Create a pathway for readers to understand and potentially work with you
1. Consistent Writing Habits Drive Book Success Key strategies include:
Setting a specific daily writing time
Breaking down your total word count into daily goals
Committing to writing even when you don't feel motivated
Never missing two consecutive writing days

In the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship, saying "yes" can be both a golden opportunity and a potential pitfall. Today on Hacks and Hobbies, we dive deep into the complex landscape of business decisions that can make or break your dreams.

Imagine being offered a life-changing sum for your business - a moment that seems like pure triumph. But what if that yes leads to unexpected challenges, loss of creative control, or even profound regret?

We'll explore gripping stories of entrepreneurs who stood at critical crossroads. Like Bryan Bryn Putnam, who sold her fitness tech startup Mirror to Lululemon for $500 million, only to discover that selling means surrendering more than just equity. Or Jodi Bansal, who sold AppDynamics to Cisco for $3.7 billion, wrestling with the trade-offs between financial security and entrepreneurial autonomy.

These aren't just stories of success or failure - they're powerful lessons about understanding the true cost of saying yes. What happens when a momentary decision transforms your entire entrepreneurial journey?

Join us as we unravel the nuanced art of making pivotal business choices, and discover the hidden complexities behind seemingly straightforward decisions.

3 Hacks to take away

1. Due Diligence Beyond Financials

Entrepreneurs must look beyond the immediate financial gain when considering a business deal. Evaluate cultural fit, strategic alignment, and personal consequences. The stories of Bryan Bryn Putnam and Jodi Bansal demonstrate that a successful acquisition isn't just about the dollar amount, but also about maintaining the company's vision and the founder's autonomy.

1. The Risk of Premature Decisions

Timing and careful consideration are crucial in business. The Osborne effect and the dot-com boom examples illustrate how hasty decisions can lead to significant setbacks. Announcing products too early or selling out too quickly can result in missed long-term opportunities and potential market leadership.

1. Cultural Alignment and Vision Continuity

When considering an acquisition or merger, founders must critically assess whether their core mission and company values will survive post-transaction. The integration into a larger corporate structure can often dilute the original entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach that made the startup successful.These points underscore the importance of thoughtful decision-making and understanding the full implications of saying "yes" in business.

Welcome, hobby hackers! In today's powerful episode, we dive deep into breaking free from limiting beliefs with special guest Cliff Ravenscraft, a mindset expert who's going to transform how you think about personal growth.

Cliff brings an incredible perspective on understanding the hidden barriers that hold us back - those sneaky excuses and self-doubts that prevent us from stepping into our true potential. We'll explore how to identify your limiting beliefs, understand where they come from, and most importantly, how to replace them with empowering thoughts that can dramatically change your life.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creative, or someone simply looking to level up, this conversation will give you practical strategies to rewire your thinking. Cliff will share his unique approach to uncovering what's really stopping you, and how to create neural associations that drive you towards your goals.

Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that might just be the catalyst you need to break through your own mental barriers and start living the life you've always dreamed of. Let's dive in!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.cliffravenscraft.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffravenscraft
https://www.facebook.com/cliffravenscraft3 Hacks to take away

Identifying Limiting Beliefs: Use a simple questioning technique to uncover your excuses and limiting beliefs by asking yourself what goals you have, what actions you know you need to take, and why you haven't started those actions yet.
Reframing Unsubscribes and Negative Feedback: View unsubscribes or negative responses as a gift, not a personal failure. Focus on sharing content that resonates with your soul and passion, understanding that not everyone will connect with your message.
Neurological Association of Pleasure and Pain: Create strong mental associations where taking action brings pleasure and avoiding action causes immediate, massive pain. This helps build motivation and consistency in pursuing your goals.

Today, I'm sitting down with a true legend in the world of podcasting and personal development - Cliff Ravenscraft. Now, if you've ever felt stuck, wondered why you're not making progress, or believed that success is just for "other people" - this episode is going to change everything.

Cliff isn't just another coach. He's a master at helping people break through their limiting beliefs. From helping Pat Flynn launch his podcast to transforming lives through his mindset coaching, Cliff has a unique ability to see the potential in people that they can't even see in themselves.

We're going to unpack the secrets of upgrading your peer group, understanding how your environment shapes your success, and most importantly, how to eliminate those sneaky limiting beliefs that have been holding you back.

Get ready for an episode that's part inspiration, part actionable strategy, and 100% life-changing. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone just looking to level up, this conversation is going to light a fire under your potential.

Let's dive in!Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.cliffravenscraft.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cliffravenscraft
https://www.facebook.com/cliffravenscraft3 Hacks to take away

1. The Power of Your Peer Group Cliff emphasizes that "you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with" and that the results you get in life are a direct reflection of your peer group's expectations. By upgrading your peer group, you can upgrade your own potential and expectations for success.
1. Identifying and Eliminating Limiting Beliefs Cliff provides a systematic approach to uncovering limiting beliefs by asking specific questions:
What is your most exciting goal?
What actions do you know you need to take?
Why haven't you started?

The answers reveal the excuses and limiting beliefs that are holding you back from achieving your goals.

1. Solution-Focused vs. Problem-Focused Mindset Cliff highlights the critical difference between solution-focused and problem-focused thinking. A solution-focused person sees challenges as opportunities, asks how to overcome obstacles, and maintains a positive, growth-oriented perspective. In contrast, a problem-focused person gets stuck in negativity, makes excuses, and fails to take constructive action.

These points encapsulate the core insights from the conversation about personal growth, mindset transformation, and breaking through self-imposed limitations.

In a world of tempting opportunities and massive buyouts, the most powerful word might just be "no". Today on Hacks and Hobbies, we're diving deep into the mindset of visionaries who turned down life-changing offers and why their bold decisions transformed their futures.Imagine being offered $100 million, $3 billion, or even $44 billion - and saying no. We'll explore stories of entrepreneurs like Steven Bartlett, who chose creative control over corporate cash, Evan Spiegel, who rejected Facebook's massive buyout, and Drew Houston, who saw beyond Dropbox's initial valuation.

These aren't just stories of rejection - they're masterclasses in vision, conviction, and understanding your true worth. We'll uncover the four critical elements that separate successful entrepreneurs from those who fade into obscurity: vision, conviction, timing, and control.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, creative professional, or simply someone dreaming big, this episode will challenge you to rethink opportunity, understand your value, and recognize that sometimes, saying "no" is the most powerful strategy for long-term success.Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and transformed.

3 Hacks to take away

1. Vision and Conviction Matter More Than Money

Entrepreneurs like Drew Houston (Dropbox), Evan Spiegel (Snapchat), and Steven Bartlett have demonstrated that turning down massive buyout offers can be a strategic decision. Their belief in their product, team, and long-term vision was more important than immediate financial gain.

1. Saying "No" Can Lead to Greater Opportunities

The transcript highlights multiple examples where saying no opened up bigger opportunities. Dolly Parton's refusal to compromise on song rights ultimately led to millions in royalties from Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You". Similarly, Snapchat's rejection of Facebook's $3 billion offer resulted in becoming a major social media platform.

1. The Four Pillars of Strategic Decision-Making

The podcast identifies four critical elements when deciding to say no:

Vision: Seeing a future others can't
Conviction: Believing in your product and team
Timing: Understanding market trends
Control: Valuing long-term ownership over short-term cash

These points emphasize that strategic "no" decisions are about more than just rejecting an offer - they're about maintaining your strategic direction and believing in your potential.

Today we're diving into a conversation that will electrify your spirit and transform how you think about teamwork, adventure, and living life to the fullest.

Imagine meeting someone who's jumped off cliffs in the Swiss Alps, spoken to audiences across North America, and built teams for Fortune 500 companies - all while maintaining an infectious energy that defies age. Today's guest is Tyler Hayden, an international speaker, author of 28 books, and a true master of living life large.

Tyler isn't just another motivational speaker. He's a strategic genius who understands that great teams are built through understanding, fun, and pushing past comfort zones. In the next hour, he'll share his revolutionary approach to team building, incredible life adventures, and practical strategies that can help you unlock your potential.

Get ready for an episode that will inspire you to reimagine what's possible. Let's dive in!

Where to reach Tyler:

tyler@tylerhayden.com, maddie@farrowcommunications.com

3 Hacks to take away

Embrace Living Life Large: Intentionally approach each day with purpose, focusing on experiences and personal growth rather than material possessions, and push past your comfort zone to build resilience and excitement.
Revolutionize Team Building: Utilize multiple intelligence quotients (MIQ) to understand team members' learning styles, creating engaging activities that align with their natural strengths and preferences, ultimately improving collaboration and performance.
Maximize Your Time and Focus: Own your time strategically, find a central activity that feeds multiple aspects of your business, and approach work with passion - recognizing that 80% of learning is emotionally driven and fun is key to personal and professional success.

Today, we're diving into the highlights of season seven, a journey of incredible stories, powerful insights, and game-changing strategies.

We've explored the minds of extraordinary creators who've shown us that success isn't just about tactics, but about connection, purpose, and personal growth. From Susan Anderson's creative breakthroughs in nature to Betsy Pippin's mission-driven business, from Matt O'Neill's emotional intelligence to Jeff Arnold's financial wisdom – each episode has been a masterclass in living intentionally.

And now, I'm excited to give you a sneak peek into my upcoming book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Video Podcasting' – a roadmap for creators ready to amplify their voice and impact. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, this season has something for you.

So buckle up, get ready to be inspired, and remember: your next big breakthrough is just one conversation away. Let's dive in!

3 Hacks to take away

Podcasting is About Human Connection: Beyond sharing tips, podcasting is fundamentally about connecting with people who have experienced transformation and are now sharing their lessons. Each guest's story reveals deeper insights about personal growth, creativity, and purpose.
Diverse Learning Across Life Pillars: The podcast highlights the importance of seeking mentors and wisdom across multiple life domains - not just business, but also health, personal development, emotional intelligence, and financial literacy. Success comes from holistic learning and intentional personal development.
Creating Impact Through Your Work: The recurring theme across episodes is using your professional journey as a vehicle for broader impact. Whether it's Betsy Pippin transforming real estate into a service-driven mission, Matt O'Neill breaking generational emotional cycles, or Jeff Arnold teaching financial literacy, the core message is that your work can be a powerful tool for creating positive change.

Today, we're exploring the transformative world of holistic healing with a remarkable guest who's redefining wellness from the inside out.

Meet Permelia Parham, founder of the Healing Institute - an online global hub connecting people with alternative health solutions. As a certified Body Code and Emotion Code practitioner, Permelia has dedicated her life to helping individuals release trapped negative emotions, realign limiting beliefs, and unlock their body's natural healing potential.

Her journey began over 20 years ago when she discovered the power of energy healing, transforming her own life and inspiring her to guide others toward profound personal transformation. From understanding inherited emotional patterns to healing past traumas without reliving painful memories, Permelia offers a unique approach to wellness that goes far beyond traditional medicine.

Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about health, healing, and the incredible power of your own energy. This is a conversation that will open your mind, touch your heart, and reveal the extraordinary healing capabilities within you.

Stay tuned for an enlightening episode with Permelia Parham, right here on Hacks and Hobbies.Where to reach our Guest

Website: https://www.the-healing-institute.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/permelia-parham/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/THIWorld
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistic.world.healing
You Tube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@permeliaparham75673 Hacks to take away

Understanding Trapped Emotions: Learn how negative emotions can be stored in the subconscious and impact physical, emotional, and mental health, using techniques like the Body Code and Emotion Code to identify and release these energy blockages.
Realigning Limiting Beliefs: Discover how to recognize and transform self-limiting beliefs by identifying outdated thought patterns and consciously replacing them with empowering, positive beliefs that support personal growth and healing.
Holistic Approach to Wellness: Explore alternative healing methods that focus on root causes rather than just treating symptoms, emphasizing the interconnection between physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of health.

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

Today we're talking about something that's revolutionizing the way we create and consume content: video podcasting.Imagine turning your podcast from a simple audio experience into a dynamic, engaging visual journey. That's exactly what I've been doing, and now I'm sharing everything

I've learned in my brand new book, "The Ultimate Guide to Video Podcasting."Whether you're a seasoned podcaster looking to level up or a complete beginner wondering how to start, this episode is your roadmap to success. We'll break down the secrets of creating compelling video content, building your studio without breaking the bank, and connecting with your audience in ways you never thought possible.

So grab your mic, adjust your camera, and get ready to transform your content creation game. Let's dive in and unlock the power of video podcasting, right here on Hacks and Hobbies!3 Hacks to take away

Video Podcasting is Essential: In today's visual age, video content dominates platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. If you're not creating video content, you're already behind. Video podcasting isn't just the future; it's the present, offering massive engagement opportunities that audio-only content cannot provide.
Building a Professional Studio Doesn't Require Massive Investment: Junaid emphasizes that creating a high-quality video podcast doesn't need thousands of dollars. By using the right setup, understanding lighting, soundproofing, and framing techniques, and even utilizing a smartphone, podcasters can produce professional-looking content on a budget.
Authenticity Trumps Perfection: The most important aspect of video podcasting is being genuine and connecting with your audience. Junaid shares his personal journey of overcoming camera awkwardness by focusing on being himself and using tools like teleprompters to maintain confidence and flow. The goal is to show up authentically and create real connections, not to achieve technical perfection.

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

Today we're diving deep into something we all crave but often struggle to maintain - a positive mindset.Imagine a life where joy isn't just a fleeting moment, but a sustainable state of being.

Today's guest, Matt O'Neill, is about to show us exactly how to make that a reality. As the author of the groundbreaking book "Good Mood Revolution," Matt has uncovered powerful strategies to help you transform your life through the incredible power of positivity.

We'll explore how our moods shape our destiny, why happiness is a skill that can be learned, and practical techniques to break free from negative thought patterns. Whether you're battling daily stress, feeling stuck, or simply want to level up your emotional well-being, this episode is your roadmap to a more fulfilling life.

Get ready to revolutionize your mood, boost your happiness, and discover the incredible potential that lies within you. Let's jump in!

3 Hacks to take away

1. The Power of Mood Management Matt O'Neill reveals that our emotions directly shape our destiny. By understanding and managing the eight negative moods (shame, guilt, hopelessness, sadness, fear, desire, anger, and pride), we can consciously shift towards positive moods like humility, responsibility, confidence, and ultimately joy and peace.
1. Generational Healing and Personal Transformation Through his personal story, Matt demonstrates how negative emotional patterns can be passed down through generations. By recognizing these patterns and actively choosing to break the cycle, individuals can transform their lives, heal from past traumas, and create a more positive emotional landscape.
1. Practical Strategies for Cultivating Positivity Matt offers actionable techniques for improving mood, including:
Moving your body through exercise
Practicing daily gratitude (starting with the first thoughts in the morning)
Engaging in prayer or meditation
Surrounding yourself with positive, high-vibration people
Taking responsibility for your emotions and reactions
Maintaining a perspective of faith and trust in a higher purpose

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

Are you a content creator feeling burned out by the constant pressure to create new content? What if I told you there's a smarter way to grow your audience without working harder? I'm Junaid Ahmed, and today on Hacks and Hobbies, I'm going to reveal the game-changing strategy that transformed my content creation journey.

I used to spend countless hours creating new content, only to watch it disappear into the digital void. But then I discovered a powerful approach that tripled my reach and saved me hours of work each week.

In this episode, I'll break down my four-step system for repurposing content across multiple platforms. You'll learn how to turn one piece of content into 10+ assets, maximize your impact, and grow your audience without burning out.Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, blogger, or entrepreneur, this episode will show you how to work smarter, not harder. Get ready to unlock the true potential of your content.

Let's dive in!3 Hacks to take away

Content Repurposing Strategy: Transform one piece of long-form content (podcast, video, blog) into multiple assets across different platforms. The goal is to maximize reach without creating entirely new content from scratch, turning a single content piece into 10+ different formats.
Four-Step System for Content Repurposing:
Capture: Start with core long-form content
Extract: Find powerful quotes, insights, and key moments
Repurpose: Adapt content for different platforms (short videos, text posts, graphics)
Distribute: Schedule and automate content consistently
Platform-Specific Repurposing Techniques:
Short-form video: 10-60 second clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
Text-based content: Convert transcripts to LinkedIn posts or Twitter threads
Quote graphics: Create branded visuals for Instagram and LinkedIn
Audio snippets: Share 15-30 second podcast teasers on social platforms

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Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies, where we dive deep into the strategies that transform ordinary entrepreneurs into extraordinary innovators. In today's fast-paced digital world, we're constantly bombarded with notifications, tasks, and endless to-do lists that drain our creative energy. But what if the key to your next breakthrough isn't found in another productivity app or late-night hustle, but right outside your door? Today, we're exploring a revolutionary approach to generating brilliant ideas: by stepping away from your desk and into the healing embrace of nature.

Our guest will reveal how entrepreneurs can unlock their most innovative thinking by disconnecting from technology, embracing intentional boredom, and allowing creativity to flow naturally. Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or simply seeking a fresh perspective, this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about productivity.

Get ready to reimagine your work, recharge your mind, and discover how the great outdoors can become your most powerful business strategy. Let's dive in!

Where to reach Susan

https://entrepreneursgonewild.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/entrepreneursgonewild
https://www.facebook.com/susananderson67/3 Hacks to take away:

Prioritize creativity by setting aside dedicated time in nature before starting work, allowing your mind to generate ideas without technological distractions.
Reframe your entrepreneurial role from constant productivity to being a creator, focusing on eliminating non-essential tasks and protecting your creative thinking time.
Use practical strategies like asking yourself a guiding question before going outdoors and capturing ideas immediately through voice memos or notes to maximize your creative potential.

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Hey creators, content makers, and storytellers!

Ever wondered how to transform your video, audio, and storytelling from amateur to professional without breaking the bank? In today's episode of Hacks and Hobbies, I'm revealing the game-changing small tweaks that can make a massive impact on your content.

Forget expensive gear and complicated setups. I'm talking about simple adjustments that can instantly elevate your presence. We'll dive into the secrets of camera placement that makes you look confident, lighting techniques that make you shine, and audio tricks that keep your audience glued to every word.

Whether you're a podcaster, YouTuber, or aspiring content creator, these tips will help you stand out from the crowd. I'll share real-world examples from my own journey and client experiences that prove small changes can create big results.Ready to transform your content with just a few strategic tweaks? Grab your notepad, lean in, and let's turn your creative vision into professional reality. This is Hacks and Hobbies, and we're about to level up your content game!3 Hacks to take away

Camera and Lighting Optimization
Raise camera to eye level or slightly above for a confident, conversational look
Use the triangle lighting method: main light source, fill light, and backlight
Create depth by maintaining 2-3 feet of space between you and a clean, intentional background
Audio Quality Enhancement
Follow the six-inch microphone placement rule for clear, crisp sound
Reduce echo by adding soft surfaces like curtains, rugs, and foam panels
Avoid recording in bare, reflective rooms that make audio sound unprofessional
Storytelling Engagement Techniques
Use the "hook and hold" method: start with an engaging opening (question, surprising fact, or short story)
Structure content with problem, tension, and resolution
Adopt a conversational tone, speaking like you're talking to a friend
Utilize strategic pauses and energy shifts to maintain audience attention

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Today, we're diving into the inspiring journey of Betsy Pepine - a real estate powerhouse who's not just building a business, but transforming lives.Betsy Pepine is a serial entrepreneur in real estate. Her brokerage, Pepine Realty, has been named as an Inc. 5000 Fasting Growing Private Company in the USA multiple times and has earned spots on the Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch and Florida Trend Best Companies to Work For lists. Additionally, the Wall Street Journal has consistently recognized Betsy’s real estate team as one of the top-producing real estate companies in the United States. Betsy also owns a title company, real estate school and property management brokerage.
Betsy is endorsed by her mentor, real estate mogul, and Shark Tank shark Barbara Corcoran, as well as leading media personalities Dave Ramsey and Glenn Beck.
Passionate about helping at-risk families with children, Betsy founded Pepine Gives, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation that helps families facing housing insecurity.
Betsy earned an economics degree from Duke University and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, Betsy now resides in Florida with her family. Where to reach our Guest

betsypepine.com
@betsypepine on all channels3 Hacks to take away

Breaking Out of Boxes: Betsy emphasizes the importance of recognizing and dismantling metaphorical boxes that limit personal and professional growth. These boxes can be created by family expectations, gender roles, industry norms, or personal fears, and breaking free from them is crucial for personal fulfillment and success.
Mentorship and Multiple Life Pillars: Betsy advocates for seeking mentors across different life domains (career, finances, health, relationships, spirituality) to create a solid foundation. She believes in having mentors both for immediate next steps and for long-term aspirational goals, which helps provide guidance and perspective.
Impact-Driven Entrepreneurship: Through her real estate business and Pepine Gives Foundation, Betsy demonstrates how entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for community transformation. By creating multiple streams of income and focusing on serving others, particularly through helping at-risk families achieve homeownership, she shows that business success can be deeply intertwined with social impact.

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

Ever wonder why some videos go viral while others get lost in the digital noise? I'm Junaid Ahmed, and today we're diving deep into the psychology of engagement.

Imagine scrolling through social media, and suddenly, a piece of content stops you in your tracks. What makes that happen? Is it luck? Nope. It's science. In this episode, I'll reveal the three psychological triggers that transform ordinary content into something extraordinary.

We'll explore how curiosity can hook your audience, why emotion is the secret sauce of memorable content, and how creating a mirror effect can make viewers see themselves in your work. I'll share personal stories from my own journey of creating podcasts and videos, including the moment I realized that great content doesn't just inform – it transforms.

Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or someone who wants to communicate more effectively, this episode will give you the tools to craft content that doesn't just get views, but makes a real impact. Get ready to learn how to make people not just watch, but care.

Let's dive in!

3 Hacks to take away

The Three Psychological Triggers of Engagement
Curiosity: Create content that leaves people wanting more, like using intriguing questions or Netflix-style cliffhangers
Emotion: Tell personal stories that make people feel something, using contrast between struggle and success
Identity: Help viewers see themselves reflected in your content, making them think "This could be me"
Content is About Connection, Not Just Information
People don't engage with pure information; they engage with emotion and personal stories
Sharing vulnerable moments and authentic experiences creates deeper audience connection
The goal is to make people care, not just consume content
Transformative Content Strategy
Ask yourself three critical questions when creating content:
Am I making people curious? 2. Am I making them feel something? 3. Am I making them see themselves in my content?
Shift from creating generic content to creating a space where people feel understood
Focus on quality over quantity - it's about better content, not more content

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, we have a truly transformative guest who will challenge everything you thought you knew about personal growth and success.

Meet Raquel Soto - an Amazon Best Selling Author, Master Coach, and a remarkable woman who has turned her own life's challenges into a powerful mission. With over a decade of coaching experience, Raquel helps leaders break through limiting beliefs and step into a life of abundance.

But this isn't just another motivational story. Raquel blends faith-based principles with cutting-edge neuroscience and quantum physics to create practical strategies that actually work. She'll reveal how just 14 minutes a day can rewire your brain, transform your mindset, and unlock potential you never knew you had.

Whether you're an entrepreneur feeling stuck, a professional battling self-doubt, or someone simply seeking more harmony in life, this episode is your blueprint for personal breakthrough. Get ready to discover how to become the architect of your own success, one powerful insight at a time.

Let's dive in!Where to reach Raquel:

https://yourgpsforsuccess.net/3 Hacks to take away

The 1% Model: Spend just 14 minutes and 40 seconds daily rewiring your brain through intentional practices like visualization, reframing negative thoughts, and understanding your personality type. This small daily investment can create significant personal transformation and help overcome limiting beliefs.

Emotional Fitness is Foundational to Success: Our thoughts trigger emotions, which drive actions. By understanding how belief systems and internal narratives shape our mindset, we can consciously change our mental patterns. Raquel emphasizes that no thought is innocent, and each thought creates a chemical signature that impacts our performance and well-being.

Critical Thinking as a Superpower: Rather than seeing critical thinking as a negative trait, Raquel reframes it as a gift that can save time, improve processes, and prevent potential problems. Critical thinkers can leverage their natural abilities by practicing decision-making techniques like the 20-minute rule and learning to use their analytical skills constructively without turning them against themselves.

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Hey there, creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders! Are you tired of feeling lost in the endless sea of digital content? Wondering how to make your voice heard in a world where everyone seems to be shouting?

Today, I'm diving deep into the art of standing out in a crowded digital space. Spoiler alert: It's not about being the loudest – it's about being the most authentic and valuable.I'll break down the two secret weapons that no one else can copy: your unique authenticity and your genuine expertise.

We'll explore how to find your true voice, showcase your knowledge, and create content that doesn't just get views, but creates real impact.

Whether you're a podcaster, entrepreneur, or aspiring content creator, this episode is your roadmap to cutting through the noise and becoming the go-to expert in your field.

Get ready to own your space, embrace your story, and transform the way you show up online.

3 Hacks to take away

Authenticity is Your Competitive Advantage

Don't chase trends or try to fit in

Be unapologetically yourself

Show up as you would to a friend

Your unique story and perspective are your superpower

Expertise Builds Credibility

Teach what you know, even if it's just one step ahead of your audience

Consistency creates authority

Focus on solving problems and providing real value

Develop depth in your chosen area of expertise

The Magic Happens at the Intersection of Authenticity and Expertise

Combine who you truly are with what you truly know

Stay in your lane while continuing to learn

Engage with your audience and build relationships

Create content that represents your true self, not what you think others want to hear

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In a world where financial literacy is often overlooked, imagine having the power to transform your family's financial future with just a few simple strategies. Today, we're diving deep into the secrets of money management that can change generations.

From understanding the magic of compound interest to learning how to make your money work for you, this episode is your roadmap to financial empowerment. We'll explore practical tips that can help you break free from the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and start building real wealth.

Whether you're a parent wanting to set your children up for success, a young professional looking to make smart money moves, or someone who wants to rewrite their financial story, this conversation will give you the tools you need.

Get ready to challenge everything you thought you knew about money, learn game-changing financial hacks, and discover how simple wisdom can create lasting prosperity. Buckle up for an eye-opening journey into financial freedom that will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to take control of your financial destiny.

Where to reach Our Guest

www.jeffarnold.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjefferyarnold/
https://moneysecrets.jeffarnold.com/sales-letter-order-form16674395367443 Hacks to take away

The Rule of 72: A simple financial principle that helps individuals understand how long it takes to double their money by dividing 72 by the investment return rate, encouraging smarter investment and saving strategies.
Financial Education for Future Generations: The importance of teaching young people about money management, budgeting, and investing early, to help them make informed financial decisions and build long-term wealth.
Personal Journey Shapes Financial Wisdom: Jeff Arnold's unique background - from a rural Kentucky farm to military service, Hollywood, and the insurance industry - demonstrates how diverse life experiences can provide valuable insights into financial success and personal growth.

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Welcome to Hacks and Hobbies - the podcast where passion meets purpose! I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and we've just hit a massive milestone: 700 episodes and seven incredible seasons of transformation, learning, and growth.

This isn't just another podcast. This is a journey of discovery - where creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers come together to unlock their full potential. Whether you're looking to master your craft, build an amazing home studio, or simply find inspiration, you're in the right place.

Season seven is all about mastery. We'll dive deep into practical strategies, break down the secrets of successful creators, and give you actionable insights you can implement immediately. From content creation to storytelling, from systems that spark creativity to conversations with visionary thought leaders - we're here to help you level up.

But here's the best part - this season is about YOU. Your questions, your challenges, your dreams. So buckle up, get ready to be inspired, and let's make something extraordinary together.

Let's dive in!

3 Hacks to take away

Evolution of Mastery: Junaid emphasizes that mastery isn't about repetition, but continuous learning and refinement. The difference between an amateur and a master is the willingness to keep evolving, iterating, and optimizing one's craft. In season seven, the podcast will focus on breaking down practical, actionable insights to help creators reach the next level in their skills.
Systems and Creativity: Successful content creation isn't about waiting for inspiration, but building repeatable systems that enable consistent output. Junaid plans to share his framework for creating a plug-and-play home studio, developing a content repurposing system, and using time-blocking methods that maintain productivity without causing burnout.
Community-Driven Growth: Season seven is designed to be more interactive and collaborative. Junaid is committed to bringing the audience into the conversation through listener Q&A episodes, community spotlights, and behind-the-scenes insights. The goal is to transform the podcast from a one-way communication channel into a dynamic community of creators, dreamers, and entrepreneurs supporting each other's growth.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Fitz Koehler.

We're exploring the incredible journey of a true inspiration - a fitness innovator, race announcer, and cancer survivor who embodies the spirit of resilience and joy. Imagine facing one of life's most challenging battles - cancer - and not just surviving, but thriving. Our guest has transformed her personal struggle into a mission to help others live better, stronger, and with unbreakable spirit. She's not just a fitness expert; she's a beacon of hope, showing us that with the right mindset, proper nutrition, and a commitment to our health, we can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Get ready to be energized, motivated, and reminded that joy is not just an emotion - it's a choice we make every single day. Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, boost your mental resilience, or simply find more happiness in life, this episode is packed with actionable insights that will transform the way you approach challenges.So buckle up, and let's dive into a conversation that will inspire you to embrace life with passion, purpose, and unstoppable joy!

Where to reach Our Guest:

https://www.fitzness.com
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fitzness-show/id1133236848
https://www.instagram.com/fitzness/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fitz-koehler/
https://www.facebook.com/Fitzness-218599521492381/
https://www.youtube.com/fitzness
https://www.tiktok.com/@fitzness133 Hacks to take away

Prioritize Health: Focus on the four pillars of fitness (strength, cardio, flexibility, balance) and nutrition to build resilience and prevent health issues.
Choose Joy Daily: Develop a mindset of positivity by finding reasons to be happy, pursuing passions, and controlling your response to challenging situations.
Take Small Steps: Improve your life incrementally through consistent, manageable actions in fitness, nutrition, and personal growth, rather than attempting drastic changes all at once.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Chad Cooper.

Chad will share powerful insights on transforming stress into success and unlocking your full potential.

You'll discover his practical strategies for prioritizing what matters most, managing distractions, and seizing opportunities to connect with loved ones.

Get ready to be inspired and empowered to create the life you truly desire. Let's dive in!Where to reach Chad:

https://www.facebook.com/ChadCooperAuthorSpeaker

https://www.instagram.com/chadecooper/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cooperchad/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqaCtoDE_61DVgyLhAOriSw

Website: Chad E Cooper | Lasting Transformation – Legendary Lives

3 Hacks to take away

Prioritize personal priorities first in your calendar and schedule, then allocate time for work and business.
Be methodical about managing distractions, especially from technology and social media, to maintain focus and productivity.
Seize opportunities to connect with loved ones, even in small moments, rather than getting distracted or disconnected.

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Matt Raad has used a very unconventional method to create financial freedom in his lifetime, starting with nothing and building a high cash flow portfolio through buying and selling businesses.

He and his wife Liz are website investors, which means they use digital assets to generate cash flow and build wealth. They were among the first in the world to realize that they could buy websites, renovate them like real estate, and then sell or keep them for cash flow.

Matt started out as a zoologist with his wife Liz, buying their first business, expanded into multi-million dollar mergers & acquisitions and then transitioned to investing in online businesses where the cashflow returns were so much better.
These days they love teaching beginners how to reach 6 & 7 figure website portfolios using a similar strategy to buying & renovating traditional real estate.

Where to reach Matt:Web: ebusinessinstitute.com.au
Youtube.com/@DigitalInvestorShow
Linkedin.com/in/matt-raadWant to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, we are joined by strategic community consultant Megan to delve into the intricacies of building and managing thriving communities.

Megan shares her journey from an accidental start in college to helping numerous brands grow their communities. The discussion covers various topics, including the importance of community purpose, segmentation strategies, engagement and retention programs, and choosing the right platform.

Megan also provides actionable tips on enhancing community culture, motivating members, and overcoming common growth challenges. Whether you are managing an online or in-person community, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Where to reach Megan:

risecommunityconsulting.com

3 Hacks to take away

Effective Retention and Segmentation Strategies
Engagement Strategies for Community Leaders
Advanced Community Management Techniques

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Mickie Kennedy founded eReleases (http://www.ereleases.com) 25 years ago to help small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility through tier-1 press release distribution. He lives in the Baltimore area.

Where to reach Mickie

https://www.ereleases.com
https://www.ereleases.com/plan
https://x.com/ereleases
https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution
https://www.instagram.com/ereleasespr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/
https://www.pinterest.com/ereleases/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ereleases
https://www.tiktok.com/@ereleases

3 Hacks to take away

The importance of incorporating a compelling story arc and human interest elements into press releases to increase media pickup and coverage.
Practical hacks for creating effective press releases, such as reverse engineering the release, adding relevant data points, and leveraging industry surveys.
The benefits of using press release distribution services like E Releases to reach a wide audience and media contacts in a cost-effective manner.

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Scott Joseph, founder and CEO of Me Plus Ultra, discussed his journey from scaling J and L Marketing to creating Mastermind groups. He emphasized the importance of networking, trust, and giving without expecting returns.

Scott highlighted the impact of COVID-19 on his business, leading to the creation of the Business Bourbon and Cigars event. He shared insights on delegating responsibilities, listening to clients, and the power of a supportive network.

Scott also stressed the need to eliminate friction in workspaces to enhance productivity. His three key hacks for scaling businesses are: working on the business, delegating control, and growing one's network.

Where to reach Scott:

MePlusUltra.com3 Hacks to take away

Focus on working on your business, not just in it, by delegating responsibilities and empowering your team.
Approach networking with a genuine, giving mindset to build meaningful, long-term relationships that can unlock new opportunities.
Create a physical and virtual environment that eliminates friction and allows you to focus on delivering value to your audience and connections.

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Bill Blankschaen is the founder and Chief Story Architect of StoryBuilders, a creative team of storytellers who share his passion for helping people live a story worth telling and serving them with excellence in genuine, high-trust relationships. StoryBuilders tells stories that make the world a better place by creating compelling books and learning experiences that turn ideas into greater impact, influence, and income.
A New York Times Bestselling writer, Bill and his team work with a variety of influencers like John C. Maxwell and Maxwell Leadership, Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank, Lewis Howes, Michael Hyatt (Full Focus), Rory and Au Vaden, Zig Ziglar and family, Jeff Allen, Stu McLaren, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, business coaches and consultants, political figures, cultural voices, athletes, comedians, fitness gurus, psychologists, and even faith leaders at some of the largest churches in America.

The books, resources, and experiences they have created have already impacted millions of people-and they're just getting started!Where to reach our Guestmystorybuilders.com/story

3 Hacks to take away

The Power of Personal Story Structure Bill Blankschaen introduces a five-step storytelling structure: Attention, Tension, Connection, Solution, and Action. This framework helps individuals craft compelling narratives by understanding their audience, identifying pain points, demonstrating empathy, and guiding listeners toward a specific outcome.
Serving Others Without Expectation The conversation emphasizes building relationships through genuine service and authenticity. Bill highlights that by focusing on helping others without expecting anything in return, meaningful connections emerge naturally. This approach has been crucial in his collaborations with influencers like John Maxwell and Lewis Howes.
Embracing Vulnerability and Transformation Bill shares his personal journey of transitioning from teaching to founding Story Builders, demonstrating how sharing vulnerable moments can inspire others. He believes that our greatest strength comes from reconnecting with our own story, having the courage to lean into our experiences, and using those narratives to empower and motivate others.

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, I get to speak with Dr. Vasu Tolia.

Dr. Vasu Tolia, a physician and acclaimed visual artist whose journey from healing patients to healing minds through her art is nothing short of inspiring.

From being a tenured professor and pediatric gastroenterologist to an artist whose work is changing the way we think about healing, she continues to inspire. Her work, which blends the beauty of abstract forms with cultural heritage, has not only been celebrated nationwide but also featured by the CDC and the Washington Post.

Dr. Tolia is passionate about using art to foster mental well-being, environmental protection, and women’s empowerment.

Where to reach Dr. Tolia

www.vasutolia.art
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vasutolia
Instagram @toliavasu
Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasundhara-tolia-79695a34/

3 Hacks to take away

Discover how art can be a powerful tool for healing, reducing stress, and promoting mental well-being.
Learn strategies for connecting your personal passions with a greater purpose to find more fulfillment.
Explore practical tips for incorporating creative activities into your daily routine and maximizing productivity.

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

Today, we have a truly insightful conversation lined up that will challenge you to rethink how you approach progress in your business.

Our guest is Nick Jain, the CEO of IdeaScale - the largest innovation software company serving clients like Pfizer, Comcast, and the US Postal Service. With an MBA from Harvard Business School, Nick has a unique perspective on what it takes to foster a culture of innovation, even within large, established organizations.

Nick pulls back the curtain on his time at the prestigious business school, revealing some surprising shortcomings in their approach to developing true leadership skills. But it's his framework for driving innovation - centered on the right people, culture, and tools - that will really get your entrepreneurial juices flowing.

Prepare to be inspired and armed with practical tips you can implement today to make your organization more agile, adaptive, and ahead of the curve. Let's dive in.Where to reach our Guest

www.ideascale.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjain/3 Hacks to take away

The importance of having the right people, culture, and tools to drive successful innovation efforts. Nick Jain uses the analogy of a three-legged stool to emphasize that all three elements are critical.
Smaller organizations have an advantage when it comes to fostering innovation due to their flexibility, nimbleness, and lack of entrenched traditions.
Nick Jain's critique of his Harvard Business School education, noting that it sometimes taught practices that were proven to be ineffective, and the importance of developing hard skills as a leader beyond just soft skills.

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, I get to speak with Trina Fisher.

Trina is the co-founder of Left Right Labs, a branding and web agency that helps Thought Leaders reinvent their brand, their business, and their life.

With 18 years of branding and marketing experience and over 100 online brands launched, she has supported celebrities, coaches, best-selling authors, thought leaders, and more in creating genuine brand identities.

Her clients have included industry leaders like Laila Ali, JJ Virgin, Pinnacle Global Network, Ugurus and The New York Ad Council.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest:

https://leftrightlabs.com/

3 Hacks to take away

The importance of getting clear, getting noticed, and getting paid when building a brand.
Trina's journey from art therapy to branding, highlights the blend of art, business, and psychology.
The role of mastermind groups and mentorship in helping Trina and her co-founder land high-profile clients like Layla Ali.

Want to be a guest on Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories? Send Junaid Ahmed a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/hacksandhobbies⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, I get to speak with Carol Kabaale.

Carol is a marketing strategist and Meta ads expert, dedicated to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses with effective, value-driven campaigns. With a passion for empowering women entrepreneurs, Carol specializes in simplifying complex marketing strategies to create authentic connections with audiences.

Please sit back, relax, and let's learn from this insightful conversation!

Where to reach our Guest:

Website: carolkabaale.com
Instagram: instagram.com/carolkabaale
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carolkabaale3 Hacks to take away

Focus on building a solid offer, funnel, and objectives before running meta ad campaigns to ensure effectiveness.
Use meta ads to nurture leads and create genuine connections with your target audience, not just for direct sales.
Leverage meta ads to target specific demographics, like women entrepreneurs, and create personalized campaigns that resonate with them.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Sonja Martinovic.

Sonja is a leadership coach focused on the energetics of success through fulfillment. With a unique combination of transformational sciences and sustainable business practices, she supports entrepreneurs and CEOs in operating at their highest Value level with more alignment, and authenticity.

Sonja has an 18-year history in international sales management as a sales trainer for Fortune 500 companies and she is a certified coach. She is an Author and a proud host of the top 1.5% of most popular podcasts worldwide, “The Vault with Sonja Martinovic.”

Sonja Martinovic is a leadership coach focused on the energetics of success through fulfillment. With a unique combination of transformational sciences and sustainable business practices, she supports entrepreneurs and CEOs in operating at their highest Value level with more alignment, and authenticity.

Sonja has an 18-year history in international sales management as a sales trainer for Fortune 500 companies and she is a certified coach. She is an Author and a proud host of the top 1.5% of most popular podcasts worldwide, “The Vault with Sonja Martinovic.”

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest:

www.sonjamartinovic.com
Podcast the Vault with Sonja Martinovic:
Itunes: https://apple.ce/3rmoa923 Hacks to take away

Balancing work and family life is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, and finding ways to be present and engaged in both is crucial for fulfillment.
Identifying and focusing on your "favorite emotion" and aligning your actions with your core values can lead to greater success and fulfillment.
Facing and releasing negative emotions, rather than avoiding them, can be a powerful path to personal growth and resilience as an entrepreneur.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Joe Casabona.

Joe is a podcast systems coach who helps busy solopreneurs take back their time by streaming their processes. With over a decade of experience in podcasting, more than 17 years of teaching and over 24 years as a web developer, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, and if you're a fan of coffee, he's the guy who likens his strategies to brewing the perfect cup, Joe, it's such a pleasure to have you on the show.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest:

https://casabona.org
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/3 Hacks to take away

Implement systems and automation to reduce time-consuming tasks and eliminate context switching. This includes using tools like Zapier, Tele, and Whisper Memo to streamline workflows.

Shift the podcast content mix to include more solo episodes instead of relying solely on guest interviews. This allows you to position yourself as the expert and have more control over the content.

Establish a dedicated workspace or studio setup with visual cues (like a red light) to signal when you are recording and avoid distractions, enabling you to be more productive.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Sean Languedoc.

With over 25 years of immersion in the tech industry, Sean has navigated the challenging yet exhilarating journey of nurturing ideas into thriving enterprises. As the CEO of Outforce.ai, formerly known as Global Talent Accelerator, his entrepreneurial journey continues in the realm of transforming outsourcing from a daunting task to a strategic asset for venture-backed companies.

Sit back as we listen and learn from his transformation journey.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach Our Guest

www.outforce.ai
linkedin.com/in/seanlanguedoc3 Hacks to take away

Outsourcing can be a strategic asset for startups, but it requires careful selection of the right outsourcing agency that matches the company's needs in terms of speed, quality, and price.

Understanding cultural differences and communication styles is crucial when working with remote or international teams to avoid misunderstandings and inefficiencies.

As startups scale, founders need to be willing to let go of early-stage team members and bring in experts who can help the company reach the next level of growth.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Clifford Starks.

He is a former UFC fighter and Hall of Famer, is a master of turning pressure into fuel. Having conquered his own inner battles, he now coaches top entrepreneurs and leaders to do the same—unlocking their inner strength and pushing them to their peak performance. Clifford’s expertise in mastering the fundamentals and asking powerful, transformative questions helps leaders show up as their best selves, achieving their deepest dreams with clarity and confidence.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

Thefightersformula.com

3 Hacks to take away

Mastering the fundamentals of clarity, confidence, and commitment is crucial for success in both fighting and entrepreneurship.

Focusing on the 20% of actions that drive 80% of results, and eliminating the unnecessary, is key to improving productivity and focus.

Developing a mindset of intentionality, measuring what truly matters, and taking passionate action are powerful hacks anyone can implement to improve their life.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Patrick Francey.

He is the CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network and the creator and host of his award-winning podcast, The Everyday Millionaire. Recognized as a leader in entrepreneurship, personal and professional development, and real estate investor education, Patrick is an engaging speaker and coach dedicated to enriching lives through his comprehensive programs.

With over 40 years of expertise as a multi-business owner, Patrick excels in supporting and guiding individuals towards achieving their financial and business goals.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theeverydaymillionaire
https://www.facebook.com/pfrancey
https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInvestmentNetwork
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedm.podcast/
https://www.instagram.com/pfrancey
https://www.instagram.com/reincanada/
X: https://twitter.com/pfrancey https://twitter.com/reincanada3 Hacks to take away

Develop a culture intentionally that reflects your values and vision for the business. Manage expectations and create clear agreements within your team to foster accountability and high performance. Recognize that your behavior and choices as a leader are crucial in setting the tone and inspiring your team.Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, I get to speak with Colin Hirdman.

Colin started his first company a week after graduating from college, and has been an entrepreneur ever since. He's building businesses through Monkey Island Ventures a company he co-founded with two of his best friends. Monkey Island Ventures is named after a park they played at since they were 5 years old.

Colin is now focused on their newest business, Rainmaker. He helps founders, business coaches, and sales teams build their LinkedIn network, leads, and sales through their "Authentic Engine".

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://rainmakergrows.com3 Hacks to take away

Establish an authentic, educational mindset when using LinkedIn for business. Focus on providing value to your audience rather than just selling.

Leverage LinkedIn Sales Navigator to build targeted audiences and identify prospects further down the purchase funnel through events and influencer connections.

Implement a strategic LinkedIn content strategy, including regular live streams, to position yourself as a thought leader and drive leads and sales.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Marques Ogden.

He is a former NFL player who has become an inspirational speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, a media and entertainment company specializing in keynote speaking, business coaching, and consulting.

Ogden is a three-time best-selling author and the host of the podcast "Get Authentic with Marques Ogden." In his speaking engagements, Marques leads his audiences to understand why “Authenticity Creates Victory” by sharing his personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving success.

Marques is on a mission to inspire the masses to maximize their potential to reach their personal and professional goals.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.marquesogden.com3 Hacks to take away

Overcoming personal and professional challenges through authenticity and a focus on delivering value.

The importance of building a diverse team, implementing systems and processes, and promoting team members to drive business success.

The temporary nature of hardship and the power of maintaining a positive mindset to overcome obstacles.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Damon Burton.

He is a search engine optimization expert, bestselling author, and founder of SEO National. Damon has built a global SEO agency while dedicating time to his family as a devoted husband and father of three.

Over 45 minutes, we'll unpack Damon's journey - from outranking a billion-dollar company on Google early in his career to navigating economic downturns and scaling his business with a remote team. You'll learn practical SEO hacks, discover his secrets to work-life balance, and be inspired by his commitment to providing value without expecting anything in return.

So buckle up, because this is an episode you won't want to miss. Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://www.damonburton.com3 Hacks to take away

Damon Burton's Approach to SEO: Damon emphasizes the three core pillars of SEO - website structure, content, and external credibility. He explains the importance of minimalistic designs and unique, value-added content for optimal search engine visibility.
Balancing Family and Business: Damon shares his strategies for prioritizing family time, setting boundaries, and encouraging his team to maintain a healthy work-life balance. He stresses the importance of establishing peace of mind and proactively managing issues.
Scaling a Remote Business through Documentation: Damon highlights the crucial role of documentation in scaling a global business. He advises entrepreneurs to document their processes early on to maintain quality control and empower their team as the business grows.

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In this episode, I'm thrilled to kick off a brand new year with you.

2024 was an incredible journey, filled with conversations that challenged us, motivated us, and showed us new paths to growth. From rediscovering our purpose to building resilient businesses, our guests shared invaluable lessons that are ready to be applied.

We'll be reflecting on the top takeaways and translating them into concrete steps you can take to make 2025 your best year yet. Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and ready to hack away at your passions.

Let's dive in and get started on an incredible new chapter together.

3 Hacks to take away

Reflect on your purpose regularly and ask yourself if you are living in alignment with what truly matters to you.
Identify one soft skill you'd like to improve this year, such as active listening, conflict resolution, or storytelling.
Make it a goal to connect with one new person each week, whether through LinkedIn events or reaching out to an old contact, to nurture your network.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ingo Schulmeyer.

Simona Costantini is the Founder and CEO of VOLT Productions, a leading podcast production agency with 20+ weekly shows, many ranking in the top 30-100 in their niches. Simona is a dynamic speaker and podcast host known for delivering actionable insights and value.

She hosts "Happiness Happens" and "As It Relates to Podcasting" and empowers female entrepreneurs in parenting, wellness, and marketing to launch and grow their podcasts. Her mission is to empower creators to make a meaningful impact with their voices, drawing from her 10+ years of marketing and PR experience. When not working, she enjoys life in wine country with her cockapoo, Gus.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.voltproductions.co
PERSONAL IG: https://www.instagram.com/simona__costantini
VOLT IG: https://www.instagram.com/volt.productions3 Hacks to take away

The importance of creating a holistic customer experience for podcast guests, listeners, and the overall brand.

Strategies for empowering female entrepreneurs in the podcasting space, including building confidence and aligning content with their brand.

Practical tips for setting up an efficient podcast studio and production workflow to maximize productivity and content quality.

Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, I get to speak with Ingo Schulmeyer.

Ingo Schulmeyer, was an inspiring entrepreneur who took a leap of faith and completely transformed his life.

Ingo had a successful corporate career, but something was missing. During the pandemic, he and his family made the bold decision to sell everything, quit their jobs, and embark on a 9-month journey of discovery.

Now, over 2 years later, Ingo has found a new home in Mexico where he's building a life of freedom and fulfillment. He'll share the pivotal moments, the limiting beliefs he overcame, and the practical steps he took to create this new life on his own terms.

Get ready for an insightful conversation about mental freedom, harnessing emerging technologies, and the courage to pursue your true passions.

Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://thesmallreset.org/
https://www.youtube.com/@theSmallReset
https://twitter.com/Coach_Ingo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingoschulmeyer/3 Hacks to take away

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Ingo discusses how he and his wife shifted their perspective from fear of financial instability to seeing the worst-case scenario as a one-year "vacation." This mindset shift allowed them to take the leap and pursue a life of freedom.

Embracing Mental Freedom and Growth Mindset: Ingo emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from external distractions, reconnecting with oneself, and cultivating a mindset of curiosity and flexibility to navigate the changing landscape of work and technology.

Leveraging Revolutionary Technologies: Ingo shares how he has utilized Bitcoin and AI to build passive income streams and gain financial independence. He advises using these new technologies to support one's vision rather than chasing every new opportunity.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Dan Grech.

Dan is the founder and CEO of BizHack Academy. His journey started as a journalist with NPR and PBS, where he honed his storytelling skills at The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, and the Miami Herald. Transitioning into the world of entrepreneurship and education, He discovered a passion for helping small business owners harness the power of digital marketing. At BizHack Academy,they have trained thousands of businesses, providing them with the knowledge and tools to grow and succeed.

Let's get started!

Where to reach our Guest

BizHack:
Website: www.bizhack.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizhackacademy/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizhackacademy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bizhackacademy/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bizhackacademy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bizhackacademy
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/bizhackacademy(Subscribe)
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bizhackacademy
Dan Grech:
Dan Grech LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangrech
Dan Grech author website: https://dangrech.com
Dan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dangrech
Dan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangrech1
Dan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dangrech/
Dan X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/dgrech3 Hacks to take away

The power of authentic storytelling to build trust, likability, and differentiation for small businesses.

Dan Grech emphasizes how sharing personal stories and the "story of me" behind a business can have a powerful impact on connecting with customers and standing out from the competition.

Leveraging AI tools to enhance digital marketing efforts efficiently.

Dan discusses how small businesses can use AI as an assistant to streamline tasks like content creation, while still maintaining the human touch in their storytelling.

The importance of taking the time to build a systematic, sustainable business.

Dan advises against rushing to launch new products or services, and instead recommends focusing on perfecting one core offering and establishing solid processes before expanding.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ashley Gore.

Ashley is an online course and learning community builder and strategist for entrepreneurs. She was the architect behind SPI's All-Access Pass learning community membership and has since started directly helping entrepreneurs turn their expertise into digestible, engaging online courses and cohort experiences for their audiences.

Ashley prides herself on sharing value-packed tips on how to create your own course or make your current learning experiences even better, but can also do it for you as well. She also has over 30,000 followers on social media channels for her first venture helping upper elementary teachers around the world save time and money when creating engaging experiences for their students.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.ashleygore.com (will be live by the time we record!)
www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynlagrow
Will most likely have Instagram & TikTok to add too3 Hacks to take away

Define the transformation students will experience when taking your online course.
Incorporate engaging exercises and activities throughout the course to keep learners actively involved.
Utilize graphic design tools and visuals to enhance the production quality and learning experience of your online course.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Mitch Carson.

For the past 30+ years, Mitch has helped hundreds of speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, and business owners worldwide land TV and radio interviews, boosting their credibility instantly, and aiding them to charge premium prices for their products and services. And, as a television show host on NBC Channel 3 Las Vegas, he knows what it has done for him and his clients.

Mitch is also a celebrated professional speaker and closer who has spoken on stages in 63 countries and produced over 2,000 live events in 19 countries. He has been a Home Shopping Network pitchman who knows how to sell anything and craft a unique message around any product, person, or event. Lastly, he is a published author with John Wiley and Sons and books published in 6 languages.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.mitchcarson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/
https://www.twitter.com/MCarsonOfficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity/
https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial
www.pinterest.com/mitchcarson3 Hacks to take away

The power of television appearances and how they can significantly boost your brand credibility and perceived value.
The importance of leveraging trending topics and establishing a strategic media calendar to maximize media coverage.
The value of writing a book as a powerful tool to open doors for media opportunities and enhance your expert positioning.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jamal Marshall.

Jamal is a counselor, speaker, and podcaster who has overcome immense personal challenges to find his true purpose.

Jamal's journey is one of transformation - from a high-achieving, trauma-response professional to a wounded healer dedicated to helping others break free from their own patterns. Through his work, he's learned the power of pausing, doing the inner work, and seeking help when needed.

Jamal shares practical tips you can implement today to begin your own healing journey. So get ready to be inspired and empowered as we explore Jamal's story and the lessons he's learned along the way. Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://listenthenspeak.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/me?trk=p_mwlite_feed-secondary_nav3 Hacks to take away:

Jamal discusses how his traumatic childhood and dysfunctional home life led him to become a high-achieving, trauma-response professional, and how he eventually realized the need to address his own issues through counseling.
Jamal shares his experience working in a toxic work environment and how it forced him to understand the importance of neuroplasticity, changing his escape routes, and aligning his beliefs with his behaviors.
Jamal provides three practical hacks for personal growth and healing: pausing to make informed responses, focusing on inner work, and seeking help from qualified professionals.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Brad Martineau.

He is the founder of Sixth Division and Plus This. Brad is a seasoned entrepreneur with an impressive background - he's a father of five, a basketball enthusiast, and has built multiple successful businesses.

Brad shares his journey from his early days working at Infusionsoft to founding his own companies. He'll reveal the principles behind building a "smooth scaling" business and practical hacks any entrepreneur can implement right away.

Stay tuned as Brad shares his insights on organizing your thinking, creating efficient systems, and developing the discipline needed to scale a business without sacrificing your life. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Where to reach our Guest

www.smoothscaling.co
www.sixthdivision.com
www.plusthis.com
www.youtube.com/bradmartineau
instagram.com/bradmartineau3 Hacks to take away

Defining the "Return Document" - Brad emphasizes the importance of clearly defining what you want to get out of your business in terms of time, energy, and money. This serves as the anchor for all business decisions.
The Principles of Smooth Scaling - Brad outlines the two core principles for building a smooth scaling business: 1) Organized thinking and 2) Practical, simple systems (GPS systems).
Developing Self-Discipline - One of Brad's key hacks is intentionally creating situations that require self-discipline, such as a consistent morning routine, to build the muscle of doing what needs to be done.

Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, I get to speak with Ana Xavier.

Ana Xavier is a multilingual award-winning podcast Marketer and Content Strategist with 10+ years of experience producing podcasts in the US, UK, and Portugal. Her weekly show The Podcast Space, provides strategic yet practical ways for professionals to use their show as an effective tool for online marketing.

Anna is also an expert in helping podcasters leverage analytics and social media to increase listener engagement.

Over the next 30 minutes, Anna will share practical hacks and strategies you can use to understand your audience better, create more impactful content, and build a thriving community around your show.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting, you won't want to miss Anna's valuable advice. So sit back, get ready to take some notes, and let's dive in!"

Where to reach our Guest

https://thepodcastspace.com
https://thepodcastspace.com/podcast
https://instagram.com/thepodcastspace
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaxavierr3 Hacks to take away

Leverage social media to build community and engage with listeners, rather than just using it to distribute content. Focus on 2 platforms and create value-driven, conversational content.
Analyze your top-performing social media content to understand what formats, topics, and content types resonate best with your audience. Use this data to inform your content strategy.
Make it easy for listeners to access your podcast episodes directly from your social media channels. Use tools like automated RSS newsletters and clickable links to drive listeners to your show.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Peggy Van de Plassche.

Peggy spent 20 years as an executive, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur in financial services and tech before discovering the transformative power of psilocybin. She developed “The Brain Power Microdose” and the 90-day “Microdose Diet” protocol to enhance personal and professional success.

Now focused on psychedelic-powered development, Peggy offers a 12-week transformation program combining microdosing with therapies like tapping meditation and journaling. Her book, “MORE! The Microdose Diet”, and her online course have received rave reviews. An experienced speaker, Peggy’s talks on microdosing for personal development and success have been widely acclaimed.

Follow her on Substack, Linkedin, Apple Podcast, YouTube and IG.

Where to reach our Guest

https://epk.farrowcommunications.com/epk/peggy-van-de-plassche/3 Hacks to take away

Microdosing psychedelics like psilocybin can help lower ego barriers, reduce anxiety and depression, and allow the brain to rewire itself more effectively when combined with practices like tapping, meditation, and visualization.
Peggy emphasizes the importance of having a clear intention and using high-quality products when microdosing, as well as following a structured protocol to maximize the benefits.
Peggy advocates for making personal development tools and practices more accessible and affordable, moving away from the elitist nature of many traditional therapies.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Dr. Kimberly Harms.

She has been around the block in life. She has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a dental school professor, a grief counselor, a death doula, a civil mediator, a clinical dentist with her late husband Jim in Farmington MN, a school board Chair, President of an international women’s organization, the first woman President of the Minnesota Dental Association, a National Spokesperson for the American Dental Association (21 years), an award-winning, best selling author and international speaker on the topics of grief, conflict and legacy planning.

She has also suffered many personal losses, including the deaths by suicide of her mother and son and the death by broken heart of her husband after their son’s death.

Her most important role now is mother to her two surviving children and grandmother to 6 precious grandchildren.

We'll surely learn a lot from this episode!

Where to reach our Guest:

drkimberlyharms.com3 Hacks to take away

The importance of building a support system and community when dealing with grief and loss. Dr. Kimberly emphasized how joining a widows' support group was crucial in her journey to recovery.
The value of having a plan or "emotional insurance" in place for your loved ones before passing away. Dr. Kimberly discussed creating a legacy book with important information and personal letters to help guide her children through her eventual death.
The need to actively "fight" your way out of the "grief pit" rather than wallowing. Dr. Kimberly stressed that recovering from catastrophic loss takes immense effort and determination, but is ultimately worth it to find joy in life again.

Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking.

In this episode, I get to speak with Jon Clemence.

We'll be diving into the world of content creation and marketing.

Jon is a seasoned expert in the field of writing, editing, and helping businesses craft compelling content that resonates with their audience. We'll discuss the importance of authenticity and authority when it comes to blogging, the common mistakes people make, and practical tips to improve your content and engagement.

You'll walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away to take your content and marketing efforts to the next level. So sit back, relax, and let's get started!"

Where to reach our Guest:

www.cedarpressproofreading.com
linkedin.com/in/jon-clemence-300b31187
instagram.com/cp_proofreading
facebook.com/cedarpressproofreading3 Hacks to take away:

Importance of Authenticity and Authority in Blogging
Readers want to know the person behind the business and be able to trust them
Blogging allows you to establish expertise and build a relationship with your audience
Written content can offer a deeper connection compared to video
Common Mistakes in Blogging and Content Creation
ssuming readers know what the author knows without proper introduction
Poor formatting, especially for mobile readers (long paragraphs, lack of headers)
Failing to include a clear call-to-action at the end of content
Aligning SEO with Human Intent
Focus on quality content that answers the reader's questions, not just keyword stuffing
SEO should be about providing the best resource, not just playing the "SEO game"
Prioritize helping customers over optimizing for search engines

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In this episode, I get to speak with Scott A. Stanfield.

He is a visionary investor, entrepreneur, and the author of Passive Profits: The Turnkey Rental Investor’s Guide. Scott's journey began in the world of science, earning a PhD in Engineering and contributing to cutting-edge research in aerospace and physics. But his passion for learning and innovation didn’t stop there. He transitioned from a successful career as a research scientist to becoming a full-time investor and entrepreneur, mastering real estate, stocks, and options trading.

With a portfolio of turnkey rental properties spanning seven states and valued at over $3 million, Scott has developed a proven blueprint for building wealth through real estate investing. His latest venture, Tuxedo Press, LLC, is dedicated to helping others achieve financial independence by sharing his knowledge and experience in the field of turnkey rental investing.

Scott will share his journey from science to real estate, his insights on what it takes to succeed in turnkey rental investing, and how anyone can build a profitable portfolio with the right strategy and mindset.

Let's get started!

Where to reach our guest:

https://scottastanfield.com/3 Hacks to take away

1. Systematic Approach to Real Estate Investing

The transcript highlights the guest's systematic and data-driven approach to real estate investing. This includes developing detailed financial models, analyzing economic indicators, and establishing checklists and processes to evaluate and manage investment properties. The emphasis is on using an analytical, engineering-like mindset to make informed real estate decisions.

1. Leveraging Turnkey Rental Investing

A central part of the guest's strategy is turnkey rental investing, where he sources and acquires properties through turnkey providers. This allows him to build a rental portfolio while minimizing the time and effort required for hands-on property management and deal sourcing.

1. Mitigating Risks Through Diversification and Flexibility

Scott discusses various tactics to mitigate risks in real estate investing, such as diversifying across different markets and industries, maintaining healthy cash reserves, and strategically using debt instruments. The focus is on creating a flexible investment approach that can adapt to changing market conditions.

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Today's episode is a special one - we've hit episode 6666, a number that has stirred up a lot of feelings over time.

Most of us are familiar with the idea that 666 is associated with darkness and evil. But today, we're diving deep into what 666 really means, especially from the perspectives of numerology, angel numbers, and the golden ratio. Spoiler alert - it's not the dark symbol you might think it is.

I'm your host, Junaid Ahmed, and I'll be connecting how this number plays a role in my work, from podcasting and building home studios to helping clients grow their digital brands. So buckle up, because this is going to be a mind-blowing ride as we debunk the myth of 666.

Let's get started!

3 Hacks to take away

In popular culture, the number 666 is often associated with negativity and evil, but in numerology, it actually represents balance, alignment, and harmony.
Angel numerology views 666 as a message from the universe to reconnect with one's true purpose, passions, and creativity rather than a warning.
The number six is deeply connected to the golden ratio, the divine proportion found in nature, architecture, and art, which can be applied to digital work like website design and home studio setup.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Richard Kaufman.

Richard is the author of the bestselling book "The Podcasting Blueprint: Mastering Purpose, Power, and Profit."

Richard is a true inspiration, having overcome significant challenges, including the loss of his vision, to build a successful podcasting career. In our conversation, he'll share the powerful hacks and strategies he's used to grow his show, as well as the importance of humility, finding mentors, and perseverance.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting out, you won't want to miss this episode.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Richard's incredible story.

Where to reach our Guest

Everything is Vertical Momentum Podcast. www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com3 Hacks to take away

Overcoming Setbacks and Rebuilding: The guest, Richard Kaufman, had to start his podcast from scratch multiple times after technical issues and platform changes. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance and rebuilding your audience and relationships when faced with challenges.
The Power of Mentorship and Relationships: Richard highlights the crucial role of mentors like Gary Vaynerchuk and John Lee Dumas in guiding his podcasting journey. He also stresses the value of building genuine relationships with guests, which helped him recover when he had to restart his podcast.
Mindset and Adaptability: Richard's story of losing his vision and finding purpose in podcasting showcases the importance of mindset and adaptability. He emphasizes the need to be humble, teachable, and willing to try new approaches, even when facing significant obstacles.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Furkhan Dandia.

Furkhan has dedicated his career to supporting individuals through their most challenging times. Before transitioning to a career in therapy, Furkhan spent nearly 20 years in the corporate world, working in Engineering and Business. This unique background gives him a distinctive perspective on the challenges faced by professionals and the stresses of corporate life. He effectively integrates this understanding into his therapeutic practice, helping clients balance their personal and professional lives.

The biopsychosocial and spiritual emphasis at HUM resonates with Furkhan because it is what helped him on his journey of healing. Furkhan has been facilitating men’s groups since the pandemic and has found them incredibly powerful in his personal life; therefore, he is excited to be a part of the team at HUM and participate in the group work.

Furkhan is also the host of the popular podcast, EZ Conversations. In this podcast, he explores various mental health topics, interviews experts, and shares personal stories, creating a platform for open and honest discussions.

This is going to be an insightful conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.eunoiazen.com
Instagram: Eunoiazen
Tiktok: eunoia_zen3 Hacks to take away

Navigating the transition from a successful corporate career to a more purpose-driven path focused on mental health advocacy and supporting others.
The importance of addressing men's mental health and emotional expression, and strategies for teaching healthy coping mechanisms to boys and men.
The power of community, consistency, and self-discipline in personal growth and development.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Daniel Den.

Daniel became fascinated with marketing and sales almost two decades ago. Today he is the co-creator of the X Factor Effect methodology where he and his team have helped over 20,000 students and clients grow their businesses. Daniel teaches that “Different is the new Better” and his framework includes nine pillars for differentiating your business so that you can become a market leader or category king. For several years, Daniel traveled the world full time with his wife and four children. They continue to travel often and now live in Florida. Daniel Den is the author of the new book "Ideas That Influence," that was built to help business owners discover their own WILDLY SUCCESSFUL MARKETING IDEAS!

This is going to be an insightful conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.bigideasbox.com3 Hacks to take away:

The "different is the new better" concept - Highlighting how your product or service is uniquely different can be more compelling than just claiming it's "better". Apple's iPhone launch is a prime example of this strategy.
Making marketing messages "sticky" - There are three ways to make a message sticky and memorable: visually, conceptually, and verbally. Using techniques like repetition, rhyme, and vivid imagery can help your message stand out.
Evoking emotional reactions - It's not enough to just get a reaction from your audience. The goal should be to elicit a strong emotional response, as that is what truly drives engagement and sales, according to marketing expert Jon Taffer.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Tanya Smith.

She is the founder of Get Noticed with Video and host of Stream Like a Boss® TV. With almost 20 years in digital marketing, Tanya is a veteran coach and video content strategist. Known for her soothing voice and innovative use of apps to get things done, she helps service businesses master a 4-step BOSS formula to create consistent, lead-generating livestreams that transform their audience from crickets to cash-paying clients.

Tanya has been featured in a number of high profile podcasts, magazines, as well as virtual & in-person stages. She's your go-to guide for elevating your brand with livestream marketing. Catch her next weekly livestream & learn more at streamlikeaboss.tv.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.getnoticedwithvideo.com
www.streamlikeaboss.tv
youtube.com/@tanyasmith
all other major socials (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, IG) are at: @videocoachtanya3 Hacks to take away

Identify your target audience and tailor your video content to their specific needs and challenges.
Emphasize consistency in your video content creation and live streaming schedule to build trust and engagement with your audience.
Implement a strategic approach that includes content planning, community building, and a clear conversion strategy to drive business results from your video marketing efforts.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Dominiece Clifton.

His work lies at the intersection of connection, community, and change, as she individuals and organizations to prioritize soul-care while living more aligned and fulfilling lives. She is a somatic practitioner who promotes an integrated approach to healing. Dom is the founder of Move And Still, Nourish Wellness Collective, and hosts The School of Healing podcast. Her book Hold Space to Heal is available now.

Let's get started!

Where to reach our Guest

https://domrclifton.com/3 Hacks to take away

Incorporating a daily mind-body-soul practice can lead to greater harmony, balance, and personal transformation.
Addressing stress and trauma through somatic healing modalities like breathwork, movement, and mindfulness can have profound emotional and physical benefits.
Overcoming common challenges like time management and mindset barriers is key to consistently prioritizing self-care and well-being.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Zach Oehlman.

Raised on an Indiana farm with big dreams and an entrepreneurial spirit, Zach Oehlman is a master of transformation. A seasoned valuation consultant and a visionary in real estate investing, Zach has built a robust community around the lifecycle of entrepreneurship: from launching to scaling businesses, and then reinvesting in real estate to foster sustainable wealth.

With his journeys spanning over 20 countries, Zach not only shares his extensive business acumen but also teaches financial literacy to inspire global prosperity. An expert in human behavior and personal development, Zach interlaces these insights with practical business strategies, making him a sought-after speaker for empowering and educating future leaders. Join Zach as he shares how to harness the power of commerce for joy and success worldwide.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachoehlman/
https://learnandgrowrich.net/
https://www.facebook.com/zach.oehlman
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC73ue9ACnv9n65GbYTn6msw3 Hacks to take away:

The importance of financial literacy and understanding the mechanics of money for entrepreneurs. The speaker emphasizes that lack of financial understanding is the primary reason for high business failure rates.
The benefits of using real estate as an asset storage vehicle and the tax advantages it can provide, such as depreciation and taking out loans against properties.
The significance of intention, personal responsibility, and integrity as foundational principles for entrepreneurial success, which can be implemented without any cost.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Brandon Birkmeyer.

He is an award-winning marketer and business coach who helps industry leaders and content creators with personal branding and digital marketing.

He specifically works with entrepreneurs, executives, speakers, authors, and coaches on all things personal branding including brand identity and messaging, social media presence, content creation, content marketing, podcasting, blogging, and video marketing.

His services (https://www.brandsonbrands.com) include one-on-one coaching, consulting, keynote speaking, workshops, and online courses.

For over 17 years, Brandon advised and directed brand strategy at 3 of the Big 4 advertising agency groups including Omnicom Group, Publicis, and IPG as well as top independent agencies Horizon Media and RPA. As Media Director he's worked for top FORTUNE 100 companies including Apple, Coca-Cola, Walmart, and Wells Fargo.

Brandon now produces and hosts a top video podcast called Brands On Brands, ranking top ten in branding and content marketing. (https://www.brandsonbrands.com/follow-the-show)

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonbirkmeyer
- Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbirkmeyer
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbirkmeyer3 Hacks to take away

Develop authority, influence, and credibility through consistent content creation and strategic networking to enhance your personal brand.
Overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome by knowing yourself, liking yourself, and building trust in your abilities through small, manageable projects.
Leverage your personal brand to create new opportunities, such as securing speaking engagements, consulting work, and partnerships that can lead to growth in your career or business.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Atiba de Souza.

Atiba de Souza, renowned as a "Super Connector" and the "Video Content Superman," is a celebrated marketer and business owner whose career is rooted in the profound belief that the true power in business lies in building relationships grounded in pure intentions to connect, share, and serve. With an impressive track record spanning over two decades, Atiba has been instrumental in connecting people across various industries, earning him a reputation for turning networking into an art form.

Atiba’s expertise in relationships extends far past the business world as he has coached several National Championship Youth football teams and is regularly consulted on the art of team building and culture which he says share relationships as their bedrock.

Atiba's journey is a testament to the power of genuine connections and the impact they can have on personal and professional growth. As a speaker, coach, mentor, and marketer, he continues to inspire and guide individuals and businesses toward realizing their full potential through the art of connection.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atibadesouza/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/atibadesouza
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjej0lyswDeDd91x7y63ew3 Hacks to take away

Focus on building genuine relationships with podcast hosts by understanding their audience and delivering value to them, rather than just trying to promote yourself.
Approach team building and employee development with a focus on understanding each person's current capabilities and potential, and systematically building their skills rather than expecting immediate high performance.
Adopt a mindset of giving with love and serving others, without expectation of immediate return, as a key strategy for making your podcast and business profitable in the long run.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jonathan Cronstedt.

JCron is an investor, advisor, author and a Board Director at Kajabi, a knowledge commerce platform. Prior to Kajabi, JCron held executive leadership positions for SaaS, mortgage finance, digital publishing, and direct sales.

While its President, Kajabi grew 2153%, achieving a $2B valuation within five years.

After his 20-plus years in executive leadership, operations, and strategy, JCron developed the Bullseye Formula - his proven method for scaling to exit.

Using the Bullseye Formula, JCron invests in and advises a diverse portfolio of companies through The Cronstedt Company, where he is Chairman and CEO.

JCron is dedicated to supporting and equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs as the Executive Director of The Jonathan and Nicole Cronstedt Foundation. JCron believes entrepreneurship is the single greatest transformational force in our world, and it may just be the thing that saves it.

You can read more about JCron, his entrepreneurial journey, and the Bullseye Formula in his book, The Billion Dollar Bullseye.

When he’s not driving outcomes for industry-leading brands or scaling digital empires, JCron is lucky to be husband to Nicole, father to Morgan Taylor, servant to puppy Stella, and an avid enjoyer of sumptuous spirits and brilliant books.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.jcron.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cronstedt/
https://twitter.com/thejcron3 Hacks to take away

Embrace periods of difficulty and grind that will be required to achieve success and scale a business.
Do not listen to advice from people who have not achieved what you want for yourself.
Read Richard Koch's books "The Star Principle", "The 80/20 Principle", and "Simplify" to develop a business plan.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Tom Schwab.

Do you think introverts can't become public speakers? Let me introduce you to Tom Schwab. He's an engineer whose first job out of college was running nuclear power plants in the Navy. Now he's a leading voice on podcast interview marketing. Being an introvert, he'd never have thought he'd have been a top sales rep with a Fortune 100 company, Hubspots first eCommerce case study, the Founder of Interview Valet, or a public speaker. The world is changing and the digital world is empowering people in exciting new ways.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our guest

Personal
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IAmTomSchwab/
Twitter https://x.com/iamtomschwab
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtomschwab/
IG https://www.instagram.com/iamtomschwab
Company
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InterviewValet/
Twitter https://x.com/interviewvalet
Linkedin https://www.facebook.com/InterviewValet/
IG https://www.instagram.com/interview_valet/
YouTube https://www.youtube.c
Website https://interviewvalet.com/3 Hacks to take away

Podcasting is a powerful medium for introverts to share their message and connect with an audience, as introverts are often better conversationalists and listeners.
Preparation, mindset, and practical steps like upgrading studio setup can help introverts show up better on podcasts and improve their public speaking skills.
Leveraging relationships, borrowing other people's audiences, and recognizing your own expertise as valuable are actionable hacks to build confidence in public speaking.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Angela Beyer.

Angela is a renowned coach and health expert, isn't just about aesthetics; she empowers women to build muscle, cultivate healthy habits, and achieve lasting well-being. Sculpting bodies and shaping lives.

From overcoming personal challenges to bodybuilding triumph and celebrity training, Angela's journey fuels her passion for guiding others towards physical and mental empowerment.

Miss Universe titleholder, author, and media mentioned (All Star Magazine Germany, Flex Magazine), podcast guest on award winning podcasts. Angela's proven methods and inspiring success stories make her a sought-after expert in the transformation arena.Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.houseofshape.com
https://www.instagram.com/healthcoachangela
https://www.facebook.com/healthcoachangela240333 Hacks to take away

The importance of building healthy muscle tissue and its impact on overall well-being, including glucose disposal, bone health, and hormone regulation.
Overcoming personal challenges and pivoting during difficult times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, to improve one's business and reach more people.
Practical health and wellness tips, such as prioritizing protein intake, proper hydration, and strategic supplementation like creatine, to enhance physical and mental performance.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Marcy Axelrod.

History reveals the secret of truly showing up remains hidden.

Since age six, Marcy Axelrod’s calling has been to uncover these secrets. At that age, she lost the ability to Show Up as she chose, then watched endlessly as others without her challenge, failed to choose to achieve their potential, even though they could.

Marcy asked different questions than other performance-focused scientists. And she found different answers. Today she’s sharing them with the world through her award-winning books and keynote speaking on global stages.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our guest :

ChoosetoShowUp.com
@marcyaxelrod3 Hacks to take away

The importance of understanding how we choose to show up in our lives, relationships, and society, and the impact it has on our well-being and fulfillment.
The role of language and how the way we use words can either limit or expand our sense of meaning and connection.
Practical strategies and "hacks" for becoming more present, attuned, and intentional in our daily lives, such as sensory awareness exercises and consciously choosing how to show up.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Dr. Nancy Zare.

She holds an MSW and Ph.D. in Organizational Planning and Development from Boston College School of Social Work. For more than 10 years she taught an accelerated program on Entrepreneurial Practice, Leadership, Organizational Development, Public Speaking, and Research Methods, both in the US and Sweden. She has studied successful sales professionals and knows exactly why they excel. More importantly, she can teach it to you!

Nancy is also the Founder of Rapport Builderz and past president of the National Speakers Association of New England. She has the gift of taking complex information and simplifying it by finding the nuggets and presenting them with clarity and pizazz. She originated The AlikeAbility™ System to help people sell professional services without being salesy.

A former professor turned entrepreneur, Dr. Nancy is certified in sales training and adult learning. She is the author of numerous articles and several books including Workplace Hostility: Myth and Reality; Introduction to the AlikeAbility™ System; Compelling Selling: Simple & Profitable Tips for Effective, Efficient Sales Conversations; Lead Generation Formulas; and No Pressure Selling: 15 Proven Formulas for Increasing Sales.

Dr. Nancy Zare graduated magna cum laude in psychology from Boston University. She later earned a master’s and Ph.D. from Boston College in social work.

Her career includes work in an in-patient psychiatric hospital, group work with children and families, college teaching, and marketing, sales, and implementation of Employee Assistance Programs. In 2011 she founded Rapport Builderz, an educational and consulting agency to help solopreneurs and small business owners develop comfort and confidence in sales conversations and acquire more business.

Nancy is the author of 6 books and many articles. She is the originator of the AlikeAbility(™) System, a 5-step process for building rapport quickly and authentically with all 4 Buying Styles. It is based on the Platinum Rule: treat others how they want to be treated. Nancy cares passionately about effective communication that honors and respects individual diversity.

In her leisure time, she is a student of spirituality. Nancy lives in South Florida and enjoys food preparation, swimming, and crafts. She volunteers as a foster family for the Farm Dog Rescue.

Let's get started!

Where to reach our Guest

https://nancyzare.com
https://www.facebook.com/nancy.zare/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyzare/
https://www.instagram.com/drnancyzare/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx_Xg1ujAUMnhy87VWYouJA3 hacks to take away

Speak the language of your prospect by understanding their personality/buying style and adjusting your communication accordingly.
Pay attention to people's online presence, especially their photos and smiles, to gain insights into their communication preferences.
Focus on building authentic connections with prospects rather than using scripted, salesy tactics to make a sale.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Finn McKenty.

Finn has spent over 20 years building marketing products and has some incredible insights to share.

In this episode, we dive deep into Finn's journey, from creating DIY magazines as a teenager to working with powerhouse brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, Nike, and Procter & Gamble.

Finn shares how his experiences shaped his approach to marketing and product strategy, with a focus on consumer insights and a scientific mindset.

We also explore Finn's strategies for growing a presence on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube, including tips on content creation, engagement, and social selling. This is a must-listen episode packed with actionable advice for entrepreneurs and marketers.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Finn's incredible insights. Let's get started!

Where to reach our Guest

book: Whispers From Eternity

https://www.ananda.org/free-inspiration/books/whispers-from-eternity/https://www.finnmckenty.com/

3 Hacks to take away

Leveraging consumer insights and a scientific approach to marketing and product strategy: The guest's experience at Procter & Gamble shaped their approach, emphasizing the importance of grounding product development in deep consumer research and rigorous testing.
Strategies for creating engaging content on YouTube: The guest advises focusing on topics and formats that align with the platform's entertainment-driven nature, rather than just repurposing content from other channels.
Utilizing LinkedIn for social selling and relationship building: The guest shares tactics like personalized outreach, thoughtful engagement, and leveraging LinkedIn Sales Navigator to connect with the right prospects and turn those relationships into business opportunities.

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In this episode, I get to speak with LaChelle Adkins.

LaChelle is a mother of 15 children who has overcome deep struggles with depression through personal development and accountability. After multiple hospitalizations, she made the decision to transform her life and now helps other women avoid the journey she went through.

In our conversation, LaChelle will share how she learned to let go of control as a parent, empower her kids, and incorporate them into her thriving coaching, podcasting, and TV production business.

We'll also dive into her top tips for filling your own cup first and curating a positive environment.

This is an episode you won't want to miss, so let's get started!

Where to reach our guest

lachelleadkins.com
3 Hacks to take away

Here are 3 key points from the transcript:

Overcoming Depression Through Personal Accountability
The guest, Michelle Atkins, struggled with 13 years of depression and multiple hospitalizations.
She realized she had to take personal accountability and make changes, rather than blaming others.
This mindset shift was a game-changer that allowed her to transform her life.
Embracing Vulnerability and Collaboration in Parenting and Business
Michelle initially struggled with being vulnerable about her depression, but learned it made her more relatable.
She also shifted from a competitive mindset to one of collaboration, which empowered her to grow her business.
Collaborating with others, rather than trying to control everything, gave Michelle more freedom and flexibility.
Curating a Positive Environment and Modeling Healthy Habits
Michelle intentionally limits her exposure to negative media and focuses on uplifting content.
She introduces her children to personal development books and audio content to shape their mindsets.
Modeling self-care and a positive outlook has been crucial for Michelle as a parent of 15 children.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Stuart Morris.

A neurodivergent entrepreneur, tech inventor, TEDx speaker, former award-winning professor of entrepreneurship, and the current CEO of the #1 celebrancy training business in the world, the International College of Professional Celebrants, Stuart is a dynamic force at the nexus of entrepreneurship, innovation, and celebrancy.

With impressive milestones in Stuart’s 30+ year career as an entrepreneur such as one of his start-up collaborations hitting a billion dollars on the NYSE, his work changing the financial landscape of Moldova, or instilling the fiery entrepreneurial spirit in young minds across the world teaching at the Henley Business School, Stuart’s journey has been marked by triumph and transformation.

But, the highs have been met with equally low, lows — from facing the heart-wrenching family loss, divorce, and late-life revelation of his dyslexia and autism — these challenges have fuelled his relentless pursuit of a meaningful and personalized business, a testament to the sacred brevity of life.

Whether he’s planning to defy gravity in his plane on a solo-flight across the Atlantic, revolutionizing the rites of passage, building his next venture, or parenting his three grown sons, Stuart’s life is a testament to turning adversity into art, and problems into profitable businesses.

His book One in a Million Life releases in the summer of 2024.

This is going to be an exciting conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

https://oneinamillion.life
3 Hacks to take away

Start with your ideal customers, not just product ideas - The transcript highlights the importance of understanding your target audience and their needs first, rather than jumping straight to developing a product.
Focus on building a real, sustainable business, not just get-rich-quick schemes - The discussion emphasizes the value of creating a lasting legacy through a well-designed business, rather than pursuing short-term, high-risk ventures.
Embrace an "affordable loss" mindset when taking risks - The conversation explores how entrepreneurs can manage risk by viewing potential losses as affordable, enjoyable experiences rather than catastrophic failures.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Austin Armstrong.

He is a lifelong digital marketer, public speaker, host of the TikTok podcast BusinessTok, CEO of Socialty Pro, an organic SEO & Vertical Video marketing agency, and CEO of Syllaby, a brand new marketing tool that helps business owners create a social media content strategy in minutes. Austin has posted over 3000 videos on TikTok, tripling his own business’s revenue and thousands more across his clients’ accounts. Austin has leveraged his success on TikTok to gain millions of followers across every social media platform. He loves sharing the strategies that have worked for him to empower you.

This is going to be an exciting conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

https://socialtypro.com/about-us/austin-armstrong/3 Hacks to take away

Embrace imperfection and just start creating content - "Perfectionism is procrastination. Just post the video. Your message is enough."
Leverage engagement hacks to boost views and reach - "Working in engagement hacks will immediately get you more views and more engagement on your videos."
Utilize AI-powered tools to streamline content creation - "Syllabi is a tool created to help businesses develop their social media content, streamlining the process with software."

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In this episode, I get to speak with Christian Brim.

Christian Brim is a CPA, who brings a wealth of experience and a deeply personal mission to his work in helping business owners with their finances. With over 25 years of experience, his background in both personal and professional finance, as well as his own family's experience with bankruptcy, gives him a unique perspective and empathy for his clients.

Christian Brim's commitment to removing financial doubt and increasing clarity around numbers not only benefits the businesses he works with but also extends to their families, reflecting his holistic approach to financial well-being.

This is going to be an insightful conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

Company Website: www.coregroupus.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbrim/
X: @coregroupus https://twitter.com/coregroupus
Facebook: @coregroupus https://www.facebook.com/coregroupus
YouTube: @coregroupus. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeO0QG2ygjLQz9TvEm_osyQ
Instagram:@coregroupus https://www.instagram.com/coregroupus/
Headshot: See Attached
Profit First for Creatives: www.profitfirst4creatives.com
Christian Brim: https://christianbrim.com/3 Hacks to take away

Understand the importance of profit and overcoming the stigma against it in creative industries. Creative entrepreneurs need to embrace profitability to sustain their businesses and creativity.
Implement financial strategies like the Profit First method to achieve consistent income, reduce stress, and enable more creativity. This includes setting up separate accounts and making it difficult to access profit.
Focus on increasing productivity and efficiency, whether through employees or your own time management, to grow the business's profitability. Understand key metrics like gross margin and breakeven point.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Adam Kaan.

He is an online weight loss coach and founder of the Minimalist Method.

I help driven desi dads struggling for time to lose at least 10kg in 12 weeks without any exercise or giving up rice, curry, kebabs or any other cultural foods.

In the last three years he has helped over 300 high achieving men amassed over 122 5 star google reviews.

He’s been featured on the BBC, Islam Channel, British Muslim TV and many other places because of his unique Minimalist approach and the concept of ‘Food Taqwa’

His goal is to help a thousand desi dads a year and change the health status of the south Asian community, so they can become the best version of themselves, achieve their full potential and live their best lives.

His approach is a practical and sustainable solution combining mindset, behaviour change coaching using elements of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, NLP combined with nutrition education and our unique process called ‘Food Taqwa’

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

https://kaanfitness.co.uk/3 Hacks to take away

Optimize your home studio lighting setup for better video quality during podcasts and online calls.
Adopt a minimalist approach to nutrition and exercise for sustainable weight loss, focusing on gradual improvements to food quality and quantity.
Shift your mindset and identity to align with your health and fitness goals, overcoming limiting beliefs through techniques like self-doctrines and food diaries.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Aleasha Bahr.

Aleasha is a sales strategist, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of the Black Sheep Sales Method™️. Because if it’s a fit, it’s a fact and there’s no selling involved.

She has 15 years of experience customizing sales strategies to your personality, audience, and service (because sales is not a one-size-fits-all!)

Her methods empower business owners to effortlessly convert up to 80% of their leads without pressure, pitching, or pretending to be someone else.

She’s sold $50 million+ in services herself and has helped others sell 17.5M over the last 4 years alone with her proven, personalized approach.

Let's get started and learn from her incredible journey!

Where to reach our Guest

aleashabahr.com3 hacks to take away

Embrace your uniqueness as a "black sheep" - Standing out and being different can be an advantage in sales, as it allows you to connect with clients on a deeper level and offer a more personalized approach.
Focus on the results, not just the deliverables - When pitching your services, emphasize the outcomes and benefits you can provide for the client, rather than just listing the features or tasks.
Cultivate empathy, curiosity, and passion - These three qualities are essential for the "Black Sheep Sales Method," as they enable you to have collaborative, transparent conversations that prioritize the client's needs.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ramona Galey.

She helps self-starters reclaim their brilliance and leverage their personal assets into success, even if they think they don’t have any personal assets.

As a Vibrational Mentor, Spiritual Success Coach, and Author, Ms. Galey’s clients and readers learn to use their desires and their inner guidance in a way that produces success, satisfaction, and connection every time, no matter who is using it, no matter what their circumstances are.

Ramona is passionate about empowering people to focus on what they truly want, to pursue their own inspiring dreams, and to not be held back by old patterns and limiting beliefs. She credits these skills and this information with saving her life 10 years ago.

Ms Galey is the founder of HeartSet Academy and The Alignment Circle Mastermind, which she facilitates with her spirit guides called Opra.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.RamonaGaley.com3 Hacks to take away:

Aligning with your inner guidance and vibration is essential for achieving authentic success and fulfillment, rather than relying solely on external strategies or advice.
Releasing overthinking, self-judgment, and "should" statements is crucial for reconnecting with your body's wisdom and intuition to make decisions aligned with your true desires.
Practical techniques like deep breathing, observing emotions without judgment, and allowing things to unfold naturally can help individuals access their inner guidance and get back into alignment.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Wave Wyld.

She is a TikTok Marketing & Trends Expert. She has helped thousands of creators and business owners grow their TikTok accounts with a “Content First” & “Community Approach” so that they can make more impact and profit.

With a background in personal branding, Wave launched a brand on TikTok as the “Queen of Trend Alerts” which then started the movement of “Trend Alert” style videos that has become a mainstay within the social media industry.

Wave has participated in creator community programs with TikTok & YouTube and regularly appears in National Media, top rated podcasts and social media summits.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

www.wavewyld.com3 Hacks to take away

Here are 3 key points from the transcript:

Consistency is crucial for success on TikTok. Wave emphasizes that you need to post regularly, at least 1-2 videos per day or 5 per week, to see results. Inconsistent posting will not perform well.
TikTok is like a search engine, so creating educational, informative content that answers your audience's questions and problems is important. This helps position you as an authority in your niche.
Authenticity is highly valued on TikTok. Wave advises against overly polished, rehearsed content. Instead, she recommends breaking up talking head videos into shorter, more natural segments to keep viewers engaged.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Christian Espinosa.

He is the founder and CEO of Blue Goat Cyber, is a leading medical device cybersecurity expert, driving advancements prioritizing patient safety and data integrity. His proactive and innovative approach defines his work. As the author of "The Smartest Person in the Room" and "The In-Between: Life in the Micro," Christian shares his journey from competitive to compassionate leadership. An avid adventurer, he enjoys extreme sports, heavy metal music, and spicy foods. His achievements as a certified skydiver, PADI divemaster, and Ironman triathlete underscore his commitment to personal growth and transformative leadership.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guest

https://christianespinosa.com/
https://bluegoatcyber.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianespinosa/3 Hacks to take away

Integrating Cybersecurity into Software Development: Christian emphasizes the need to educate software developers on secure coding practices, and advocates for a DevSecOps approach that embeds security throughout the development lifecycle.
The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Christian shares how he learned the importance of EQ, or emotional intelligence, in building an effective cybersecurity team, and how he had to make tough decisions to let go of employees unwilling to develop these critical people skills.
Applying Lessons from Adventure Sports: Christian's experiences with extreme sports like Ironman triathlons have instilled in him a sense of resilience, perspective on risk, and leadership skills that he applies to running his cybersecurity business.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Scott Allan.

With his books published in 16 languages, and over 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Scott Allan is on a mission to transform the human potential. Scott is the bestselling author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First.

As a former corporate business trainer in Japan and Transformational Success Strategist, he has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into confidence development and mindset mastery training.

With an unrelenting passion for teaching, building critical life skills, and inspiring people worldwide to take charge of their lives, he is committed to a path of constant and never-ending self-improvement.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach Our Guesthttps://www.scottallanpublishing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/scottallanauthor/3 Hacks to take away:

Develop clarity on your goals and priorities to avoid getting distracted by "shiny objects" and stay focused on your vision.
Embrace failure as a necessary part of the journey to success, and turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth.
Consistently take action on your goals, even when faced with challenges, and trust that the momentum will carry you forward.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Drewbie Wilson.

Drewbie is a loving husband and father who pushes himself to live in excellence so he can set an example for those around him. At one point in his life, he weighed over 300lbs before getting focused on his health and losing more than 100 pounds without fad diets or weight loss drugs.

An action taker with his finger on the pulse, who focuses on service to others above all else, leading him to produce more than seven figures in revenues no matter what industry he has worked in. Not one to turn away from a challenge, he looks to get out of his comfort zone as much as possible.

From tech support in a software startup to c-suite of a multi-million dollar consulting company, he understands what it means to start at the bottom and work his way to the top.

A servant first, operating with utmost integrity and humility, but not afraid to tell it like it is.

Confidence and empathy are his superpowers.

By going all-in on every area of life, he strives to inspire success-driven winners to become the most elite version of themselves.

How does he do it? Living by the motto...

"Call The Damn Leads"

&

"Crush The Day Before It Crushes You!"

Let's get started!

Where to reach our Guest

CALLTHEDAMNLEADS.COM
https://callthedamnleads.com/pages/drewbie-wilson-press-kit3 Hacks to take away

Prioritize self-care and understanding the value of your time to avoid burnout and achieve your goals.
Develop a service-oriented mindset and lead with empathy to build strong relationships and create opportunities for growth.
Leverage the power of memes and visual communication to stand out and effectively convey your message.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Andrei Mincov.

Andrei is the founder of Trademark Factory.

He is a true trailblazer in the world of trademark registration, offering a unique service with a guaranteed result or budget. We'll dive deep into his journey, from helping his father protect his music to building a revolutionary trademark firm.

But that's not all - Andrei has some incredible hobbies up his sleeve, including a one-of-a-kind hybrid desk and a drum set that you have to see to believe. We'll get a live demo and maybe even a drum solo or two!

So sit back, relax, and get ready for an episode packed with insights, innovation, and a whole lot of fun. Let's get started!

Where to reach our guesthttps://trademarkfactory.com3 Hacks to take away

Trademark Registration Expertise: Andre Minkov's company, Trademark Factory, offers a unique trademark registration service with a guaranteed result or budget. They have a 99.3% success rate due to their comprehensive search process before brand creation.
Navigating the Trademarking Process: The trademarking process can be complex, with long wait times and potential office actions from the trademark office. Andre emphasizes the importance of using experienced attorneys who can spot issues and make corrections before filing.
Protecting Brands and Intellectual Property: Trademarking is crucial for protecting a brand's identity and ownership. Andre shares insights on the value of trademarking, even for small businesses, to prevent others from claiming the brand before it becomes valuable.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Justin J Moore.

He is the CEO of Podigy Podcasts and is dedicated to helping founders launch podcasts that are easy to manage and that expand their influence. He is also a singer/songwriter with close to 100 million streams of his catalogue. He writes songs for Pop, KPOP, and Dance Music.

We'll explore Justin's musical background, his transition into the world of podcasting, and the strategies he's used to build a thriving business. Whether you're an aspiring podcaster, a musician, or an entrepreneur, you're sure to find valuable insights and inspiration in our conversation with Justin.

So sit back, get ready to hack and hobby, and let's dive in!

Where to reach our guesthttps://www.skool.com/the-coachcast-academy-32053 Hacks to take away:

Automating Podcast Production Tasks to Free Up Time for Creative Work: The guest discusses how they were able to systematize and delegate various podcast production tasks, such as audio engineering, video editing, and content promotion. This allowed them to focus on the high-value activities that drive business growth.
Balancing a Successful Podcasting Business and a Music Career: Despite the common belief that one must choose between business and creative pursuits, the guest demonstrates how they have been able to thrive in both realms. They share insights on how technology has enabled them to diversify their income streams.
Networking, Content Creation, and Leveraging Virtual Assistants as Productivity Hacks: The guest emphasizes the importance of building relationships with mentors, creating consistent content, and utilizing virtual assistants to maximize productivity and business growth. These strategies have been instrumental in the rapid expansion of their podcasting venture.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Philip Pape.

Philip is also a host of the top 1.5% nutrition podcast Wits & Weights, is a certified nutrition coach known as the “Physique Engineer.” Through his own transformation, Philip discovered the power of strength training and evidence-based nutrition to maximize your health, performance, and physique.

He is passionate about helping ambitious individuals in their 30s, 40s, and beyond build muscle and lose fat, break through plateaus, and optimize their hormones and metabolism without restrictive diets, tons of cardio, or wasting time.

With additional training in hormones, positive psychology, gut health, and thyroid health, Philip is passionate about helping you unlock your full potential both inside and outside the gym using science-backed strategies for your best health, physique, and well-being.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach our Guesthttp://witsandweights.com/
https://www.instagram.com/witsandweights/
Free guides for your audience:
https://witsandweights.com/free3 Hacks to take away

Strength training is crucial for maintaining muscle mass and overall health as you age, especially for women. Prioritize progressive overload and proper form to stimulate muscle growth.
Personalize your nutrition and exercise routine based on your individual needs, preferences, and goals to ensure sustainability. Track your progress and make adjustments as needed.
Incorporate positive psychology and visualization techniques to maintain a healthy mindset and overcome challenges. Schedule your workouts and other self-care activities as you would any important appointment.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Rand Selig.

Rand is an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, conservationist, and author of the book "Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life."

Rand brings a wealth of experience and positivity to our conversation. With an MBA from Stanford and a remarkable career managing complex global projects, Rand shares insights on maintaining a positive mindset, building deep relationships, and defining success on your own terms.

Tune in as we dive into Rand's journey, from taking notes in high school to becoming a published author, and explore practical strategies for living a thriving life. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Where to reach our guest:Www.randselig.com
LinkedIn.com/in/rand-selig-43525a6/

3 Hacks to take away

Maintaining a positive and resilient mindset, even in the face of significant challenges, is crucial. Rand Selig shares strategies such as avoiding negative media, prioritizing self-care, and taking regular breaks to prevent burnout.
Defining success on your own terms is important to avoid burnout and live a fulfilling life. Rand encourages listeners to consider factors beyond just financial success, such as relationships, emotional health, and personal growth.
Building deep, enduring relationships with people of all ages and being curious about the world around you can lead to greater life satisfaction and achievement. Rand emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, active listening, and lifelong learning.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jessper Maquindang.

Drawing from over a decade of experience as a Company Culture, Employee Engagement, and Team-Building Consultant, Jessper Maquindang excels in transforming workplace environments.

A recipient of Santa Clarita Valley's “40 Under Forty” award, Jessper holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Leadership from the University of Southern California. He served on JCI USA's executive board, mentoring young leaders and students. Jessper's accomplishments include enhancing engagement and retention, facilitating impactful retreats, and providing executive coaching.

Outside of work, he enjoys marathon training, reading business books, and contributing to the community through voluntary work with the American Red Cross and Junior Chamber International.

Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest:https://www.famileadconsulting.com/free-gift
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmaquindang/3 Hacks to take away

Effective leaders and managers must demonstrate buy-in and active listening to build a strong company culture and engage employees. They need to model the values and behaviors they want to see in their team.
Understanding individual behavioral drives and personality types can help leaders tailor their approach to facilitate more impactful team-building retreats and improve communication.
Practicing self-leadership habits like rating your day, learning something new daily, and teaching others can help leaders continuously improve and grow in their roles.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Anne Cardin.

Anne is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 43 years of business experience and 32 years as an entrepreneur.

Anne has built and sold multiple successful businesses. Now she's here to share her insights on scaling a business, creating high-value offers, and positioning yourself as a premium expert in your industry. Get inspired and empowered as we dive into Anne's incredible entrepreneurial journey.

This is going to be an exciting conversation!

Our Guesthttps://annlcarden.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncarden-business-consultant-coach/
https://www.youtube.com/anncarden3 Hacks to take away

Scaling businesses through premium services and high-end clients:
Anne Cardin coaches clients on cash flow management, marketing, sales, team building, and more to help them reach the top 10-20% of their industry.
She helps clients create a "million-dollar offer" by leveraging their expertise and skills to charge higher prices (e.g., $40,000-$50,000 per client).
Identifying and increasing the value of a business or service to attract higher-paying clients:
Anne helps clients showcase their unique value and set themselves apart in a competitive market.
She works with clients to identify their background, expertise, and big wins to create a premium, high-value offer.
Marketing and sales strategies for businesses:
Anne suggests moving out of the competitive "shark-infested waters" and into a "blue ocean" to better serve clients' needs.
She highlights the importance of having both a strong brand and an effective marketing system to sustain a business.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Marcus Aurelius Higgs.

Marcus Aurelius Higgs, a communication coach specializing in supporting parents of preteens.

If you're a parent with a child between the ages of 10-14, you know just how challenging those years can be. As our kids start going through that natural 'identity breaking' phase, maintaining an open and meaningful relationship with them becomes incredibly difficult.

They start pulling away, having big emotions, and may lose confidence in themselves. And as parents, we're often at a loss for how to bridge that gap and keep those lines of communication open during such a pivotal time.

That's where he comes in. Through his work with Certain Future, he uses an approach called 'The SHOW UP Framework' to equip parents with the skills they need to truly show up for their preteens.

His goal is to help you feel confident in how you communicate during emotional moments, know how to be present even when they withdraw so they continue trusting you, and support them in building resilience and self-belief.

Because the truth is, these years don't have to be ones of conflict and distance. With the right tools and mindset, you can maintain that close bond and be there for your child as they navigate this period of immense change and self-discovery.

So whether you're already struggling to connect, or you just want to get prepared for what's ahead, this podcast is for you.

Let's dive into all things preteen parenting!"

Our Guestworkshop.marcushiggs.com3 Hacks to take away

Maintain meaningful connections with preteens by nurturing their potential and understanding the challenges they face, such as emotional mismanagement and the need for independence.
Implement effective communication strategies like the ABC technique (Accept, Build upon, Challenge with curiosity) to manage conflicts and build trust with your preteen.
Dedicate one-on-one "you time" with each child and avoid making assumptions about their thoughts and feelings to strengthen your bond and support their personal growth.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Sabine Schoepke.

Sabine Schoepke is a bestselling author, podcaster, and guide for midlifers who have transformed their lives in remarkable ways. From overcoming homelessness and building multiple businesses to simplifying her life and relocating to the German Alps, Sabine's journey is truly remarkable.

During our discussion, Sabine shared powerful insights on personal growth, embracing authenticity, and finding purpose, even after achieving outward success. Her raw honesty and resilience in the face of challenges were truly inspiring.

I know you'll find this conversation as thought-provoking and uplifting as I did. So sit back, listen, and get ready to be motivated to live your most authentic life. Let's dive in.

Our Guest

https://thepowerlifecoach.com/
www.linkedin.com/in/sabineschoepke
IG: @sabine_power_life

3 Hacks to take away

Sabine's journey of personal transformation, from overcoming homelessness and building multiple businesses to simplifying her life and relocating to the German Alps, demonstrates her resilience and commitment to living authentically.
Sabine emphasizes the importance of digging deep to address underlying issues, rather than relying on temporary fixes or comparisons to others. She encourages listeners to trust the creative process and embrace uncertainty.
Sabine's insights on entrepreneurship, personal growth, and living lightly with purpose resonate as she shares wisdom from her diverse experiences and challenges. Her message of embracing both darkness and light is inspiring.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Meridith Alexander.

She is a Forbes Coaches Council Breakthrough Performance coach, motivational speaker and FOUNDER OF THE EPIC YOU RE-EVOLUTION Movement.

As one of Creative Click’s Top Women in Business (2019), Chief Empowerment Officer for GRIT Mindset Academy and Influence Digest Media’s Top 15 Coaches in Tampa (2022), Meridith is known for her “ninja like” ability to train powerhouse professionals and entrepreneurs in the tools, techniques and strategies that allow them to obliterate the things that stand between them and their personal or professional success. Her mission is to empower and embolden extraordinary individuals to achieve things that previously might have felt impossible.

She’s a best-selling author on Amazon. She has appeared in media around the world. And many swear that Legally Blonde (or one of the Marvel Superheroes) was modeled after Meridith.

Whatever the truth is, those who know her would definitely tell you that EPIC is in her DNA.

Meet today’s guest and force to be reckoned with… Meridith Alexander.

Our Guest

www.gritmindsetacademy.com (coaching) / www.meridithalexander.com (speaking)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meridith.grit.alexander
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridith-alexander-skylimit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meridithalexander/
Youtube: @UnleashTheEpicYou
Youtube Biz: @EpicLeaders.EpicTeams.Meridith
TikTok 1: @meridithgrit
Instagram 1: https://www.instagram.com/meridithalexander/
SKY IS THE LIMIT BOOK LINK: https://bit.ly/OrderSkyStory
100 Days of Epic Book link:
https://amzn.to/3RNnNVt 3 Hacks to take away

Leverage adversity and challenges as opportunities for personal growth and transformation. Meredith's powerful story of overcoming her daughter's near-fatal accident demonstrates how crises can propel us to access our limitless potential.
Master your mindset and inner game through focus, language, and imagination. Meredith emphasizes the importance of becoming the "sovereign of your own mind" by controlling your thoughts, words, and visualization to achieve your goals.
Collaborate with mentors and a supportive network to navigate obstacles. Meredith credits her "angels" and the team that rallied around her daughter's recovery as crucial to her own resilience and success.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Carlo Taormina.

Carlo Taormina has achieved the “near impossible” as he puts it when he describes overcoming clinical depression and suicidal ideation. Carlo has always been one to help people with his background in Personal Training, Life Coaching and as a Keynote Speaker.

Carlo rose from the depths of his mental illness to share his story of overcoming self doubt, destroying limiting beliefs and unleashing the real “You” in order to help those in similar positions. From sharing his story on social media, coaching clients and speaking on the largest stages, Carlo has had people approach him saying his message saved their life.

As a powerful coach and keynote speaker, Carlo’s drive impacts all as he shares his message with Fortune 500’s, Universities and Local Communities.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Our Guesthttps://www.instagram.com/carlotaormina_lifecoach/3 Hacks to take away

Overcoming adversity and clinical depression through resilience, vulnerability, and personal transformation.
Identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs by reframing mindset, creating new beliefs, and using visualization techniques.
Maintaining mental health and personal growth through consistent small habits like physiology, focus, and empowering self-talk.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Justin Spears.

Justin Spears, the founder of MSI Consulting. Justin has an incredible background, blending military discipline with strategic business innovation to help organizations achieve remarkable growth.

Justin's approach to driving innovation and efficiency, and he'll share three actionable tips that you can implement in your own business. We'll also get to know Justin on a more personal level with our rapid-fire fun questions.

So sit back, relax, and get ready for an insightful and entertaining episode of Hacks & Hobbies. Let's get started!

Our Guest

https://go.mxiconsulting.com/hacksandhobbiesfreebie
www.mxiconsulting.com
www.linkedin.com/in/justinspears
https://www.facebook.com/1028026129237323 Hacks to take away

Applying military precision and strategy to drive business innovation and growth. Justin Spears shares how his experience in the military has helped him develop a disciplined, yet adaptable approach to helping organizations achieve significant growth.
Fostering a culture of innovation and employee ownership within organizations. Justin emphasizes the importance of creating a collaborative, agile company culture that empowers employees and encourages continuous improvement.
Providing customized, strategic roadmaps for businesses in startup and scale-up phases. Justin's consulting firm, MSI Consulting, works with clients to develop tailored strategies and implementation plans to take their businesses to the next level.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Robbie "Phoenixx" Zeas.

He is an industry-recognized competitive intelligence expert and artist. Robbie works with Fortune 1000 industry titans from Live Nation and Amazon Prime Video to Verizon, AT&T and more directly contributing $254 million+ in new revenues.

Robbie will share how to leverage one's creative advantage to become your competitive advantage for entrepreneurs and top business leaders. He looks forward to working with your business as a keynote speaker, executive coach and strategic marketing advisor!

Robbie has been featured as a guest speaker to 40,000+ attendees by the International Bar Association, and interviewed on nationally syndicated TV to 7.1 million U.S. households via the Donna Drake TV Show on CBS, ABC, NBC, Fox, the CW and more.

Robbie Phoenixx has over 35,000 total organic social media followers (LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook) and welcomes you joining his growing tribe! Let's get started!

Our Guest

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertzeas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SonicBandFan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonicOctaneOfficial3 Hacks to take away

Be your authentic self and leverage your creativity in your work, rather than trying to fit into corporate norms.
Follow your dreams and passions, even if it requires moonlighting for a while to transition careers.
Prioritize your health and don't overwork yourself, as it's important to maintain a work-life balance.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Jake Tullis.

Jake Tullis, also known as JT Knows Things. Jake has seen it all, from battling personal demons to finding success in crypto through sheer willpower and determination.

You'll hear Jake's journey of resilience, how he turned his life around after his father's stage 4 cancer diagnosis, and the lessons he's learned along the way. We'll dive into the world of crypto, discussing the misconceptions, the evolution of the internet, and Jake's unique investment strategies.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to be inspired by Jake's story and the practical hacks he shares to help you achieve your own extraordinary transformation.

Let's get started!

Our Guest

linkedin.com/in/jaketullisWebsite
linktr.ee/jtknowsthings (Portfolio)

3 Hacks to take away

Jake's inspiring journey from personal struggles to crypto success, including overcoming addiction, losing weight, and building multiple businesses through daily 1% improvements.
The importance of understanding the technology behind crypto, the evolution of the internet, and investing in the foundational protocols rather than just currencies.
Prioritizing loved ones over work, finding balance in life, and leveraging a detached mindset to stay focused on what truly matters.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Constantin Morun.

He is a passionate advocate for personal and professional development. Constantin will share his journey of self-discovery and how he leverages technology, including AI, to drive digital transformation for his clients at Microsoft. We'll dive into the power of podcasting, the potential of generative AI, and practical tips for unlocking your full potential. Get ready for an insightful and inspiring conversation that will leave you motivated to take action on your own personal growth journey.

Let's get started

Our GuestLinktr.ee/Unleashthyself

3 Hacks to take away

Podcasting has been a powerful personal development journey for both Junaid Ahmed and Constantine Morin, helping them become better storytellers and connect with new people.
Constantine Morin leverages his role at Microsoft to help clients and employees benefit from AI technologies like CoPilot, which can save time and improve productivity when used effectively.
Constantine Morin emphasizes the importance of reflection and asking powerful questions to gain clarity and insight into one's own emotions and behaviors, which can lead to personal growth.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Michael Fortinberry.

Michael is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years in the construction services industry. Michael's journey took an interesting turn when he co-founded Protiv, a company that aims to revolutionize the compensation structure for hourly wage workers.

In this episode, we'll dive deep into Michael's experiences, his challenges, and the innovative solutions he's developed to empower and inspire his team.

We'll also explore the role of technology in the construction and real estate industries, and Michael will share three actionable hacks that listeners can implement to drive performance and engagement in their businesses.

So sit back, relax, and prepare for an insightful and engaging conversation with Michael Fortinberry.

Our Guesthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfortinberry/
https://www.protiv.com3 Hacks to take away

Michael Fortenberry co-founded Protiv, a company that aims to revolutionize the compensation structure for hourly wage workers by aligning project budgets, goals, and KPIs with variable bonuses and compensation.
Investing in employees at all levels, not just promotional or educational opportunities, is crucial for building a positive and authentic company culture that can drive business performance.
Technology, including robotics and AI, can play a significant role in addressing labor shortages and productivity issues in the construction industry, but human workers will still be essential for many tasks.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Doris Jackson-Shazier.

She is an accomplished coach/consultant, author, and speaker with a robust background in leadership coaching and people management. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in organizational growth and personal/professional development, focusing on empowering others to create high accountability, high morale environments in their home and workplace. Doris is also a dedicated wife and mother of four, committed to teaching the values of love, grace, and forgiveness.

Let's hear about an amazing journey and learn from her valuable takeaways.

Our Guestdorisjacksonshazier.com
Facebook & Instragram
@shaziercoachingconsult
@raisingjusticebook3 Hacks to take away

Prioritize personal development by setting goals, reflecting regularly, and taking vacations to recharge and perform at your best.
Foster a culture of high accountability and morale in both work and personal life by setting clear expectations, following up with gratitude, and recognizing achievements.
Avoid competition and instead focus on collaboration and mentorship to support your personal growth and development.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Kofi Adjei Maafo.

We delve into the stories of visionaries shaping the hospitality landscape. Today, we're spotlighting Kofi Adjei Maafo, co-founder of Bloom Bar, a beacon of nightlife sophistication in Accra, Ghana.

Since its inception in 2017, Bloom Bar has captivated locals and visitors alike with its distinctive blend of chic ambiance, meticulously crafted cocktails, and unparalleled atmosphere. But behind this iconic establishment lies the vision of Kofi Maafo and his lifelong friend and business partner, Keith Edem Aweke.

Armed with a wealth of experience in the hospitality realm, Kofi Maafo brings more than just passion to the table. With an Executive MBA from the University of Ghana and a forthcoming Executive Masters in Hospitality Management from Cornell University, he's dedicated himself to elevating not just Bloom Bar, but the entire industry in Ghana and beyond.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Kofi's entrepreneurial spirit has been a driving force behind his diverse portfolio, spanning agriculture, fitness, and, of course, hospitality. His commitment to fostering career opportunities and delivering five-star service without pretension has positioned Bloom Bar as a trailblazer, setting new standards for excellence in West Africa and inspiring a new generation of hospitality entrepreneurs.

Join us as we uncover the journey of Kofi Adjei Maafo, a visionary leader reshaping the hospitality landscape one cocktail at a time.

Our Guestwww.bloombargh.com

3 Hacks to take away

Kofi Maafo built the Bloom Bar in Ghana to cater to the growing middle class by providing an affordable yet high-end nightlife experience, which disrupted the existing hospitality industry.
Kofi took a strategic approach to building Bloom Bar, including creating growth opportunities for employees, establishing personal relationships with customers, and incorporating Ghanaian culture into the brand.
Kofi's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs includes being self-motivated, eliminating fear through research, and focusing on the little details that can make a big difference in the customer experience.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Bryan Clayton.

He isn't just another CEO; he's a visionary and a groundbreaker. As the mastermind behind GreenPal, an innovative online marketplace dubbed the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine, he's revolutionizing the way homeowners connect with local lawn care pros. Boasting over 200,000 active users, GreenPal pulses with thousands of transactions daily, a testament to Bryan's knack for understanding market needs.

I'm so excited to bring him on!

Our Guesthttps://www.yourgreenpal.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214
https://twitter.com/bryanMclayton
https://instagram.com/bryanmclayton
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_M._Clayton

3 Hacks to take away

Focus on daily business habits like dedicating 1-2 hours per day to high-level tasks, rather than big goals, to achieve success.
Do at least one hour of customer support daily to receive direct feedback and understand customers' perspectives.
Entrepreneurs can learn from competitors by using their platforms to take screenshots of interfaces, emails, and more to gather insights for their own business.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Chelsea Husum.

Chelsea is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, author, and soon-to-be podcast host, Chelsea wears many hats, including that of a devoted mother and wife. Her story isn't just about conquering life's curveballs; it's about thriving through them. From navigating trauma to excelling in the male-dominated Construction industry, Chelsea's resilience and determination are unmatched. Join us as she shares her insights on overcoming challenges, building a successful startup, and the transformative power of resilience. Get ready to be inspired as Chelsea demonstrates how turning trials into triumphs isn't just a mantra—it's a way of life.

We can't wait to hear Chelsea's advice and be motivated by her journey. Thanks for listening!

Our Guestwww.chelseahusum.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-husum/
https://www.instagram.com/chelseahusum/
https://www.facebook.com/chelshusum3 Hacks to take away

Chelsea pivoted careers multiple times, going from Spanish teacher to office manager at a construction company before starting her own commercial construction business that does ground penetrating radar and core drilling.
She emphasizes the importance of finding mentors in your industry and having a community of other entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and get feedback.
Chelsea stresses the importance of self-care for entrepreneurs, like prioritizing exercise, sleep, and limiting activities that drain your energy so you can be productive running your business.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Mary Barnett.

Mary has been pioneering digital and mobile marketing since the late 80s, long before most people even knew what those terms meant. She'll be sharing her incredible journey of pivoting her business from traditional to digital marketing, the success she found promoting Kawasaki motorcycles through one of the first mobile marketing campaigns, and tips she's learned over decades helping businesses connect with customers.

So without further ado, let's get started with our conversation with the one and only Mobile Mary.

Our Guest

https://anotherbrilliantidea.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mary.barnett1/
https://www.instagram.com/mobilemary/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marybarnett1/3 hacks to take away

The speaker discussed their journey of starting their marketing business in the late 80s after feeling uninspired in their corporate job, emphasizing the importance of taking action and seeking advice when starting a new venture.
They shared the story of one of their first major successes, a mobile marketing campaign for Kawasaki motorcycles in 2009 that generated over 93,000 new customers through viral opt-ins, highlighting their early recognition of mobile's potential.
The speaker emphasized strategies like cross-promoting with complementary businesses, repurposing content across multiple platforms, and prioritizing self-care and joy through techniques like delegating tasks and writing a book.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Lee Smith and Kat Aguilar Smith.

Lee and Kat are the co-founders of dcbx, a global events and entertainment company. They started their journey as professional Latin dancers, touring over 47 states and 6 countries. Now they produce transformational festivals and events around the world under the dcbx brand. In this episode you'll learn about their journey from dancers to entrepreneurs, how they balance business and family as couplepreneurs, and some valuable hacks they've implemented in their lives.

So without further ado, let's dive right into this insightful conversation with Lee and Kat.

Our Guest

http://Www.dcbx.org/

3 Hacks to take away

Lee and Kate started their journey as professional Latin dancers, touring over 47 states and 6 countries together before transitioning to producing transformational festivals and events under their dcbx brand.
As couplepreneurs running a business together, they discussed the importance of having complementary skills and finding time to replenish in order to avoid burnout.
Some valuable hacks they shared include not waiting too long to launch ideas, finding ways to laugh together during difficult times, and making sure to envision 5 and 10 year plans to work towards more free time.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Andrea Ervay.

Andrea is a business coach and mentor who has been helping entrepreneurs for almost two decades. In this episode, Andrea shares her insights on building an elite mindset for success. She discusses the importance of having strong foundations like daily routines and finding a mentor. Andrea also gives three practical hacks listeners can implement immediately in their business. We learn about Andrea's journey from college athlete to business coach. It's an inspiring discussion on strategizing for success and helping clients grow their businesses.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Andrea as much as I did.

Our Guestsuccess.andreaervay.com
https://www.facebook.com/andrea.ervay/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaervay/
https://www.instagram.com/andreaervay/3 hacks to take away

It's important for entrepreneurs to develop strong daily routines and habits to set themselves up for success each day. Starting with just 3 tasks like getting out of bed, making your bed and brushing your teeth can make a big difference.
Finding a mentor who is further along in your industry is critical. They can help guide your business strategy and provide valuable feedback and advice from their own experiences.
Attending networking events is a great way to not only find mentors but also build your professional network and tribe of like-minded individuals. This can help you gain exposure and find potential collaborators.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Erik Scott.

Eric is a systems engineer with over 20 years of experience designing supercomputers. We'll dive into Eric's journey in the tech industry and how his passion for fitness led him to explore regenerative medicine like stem cell therapy. Eric experienced life-changing results from stem cell treatment for severe back pain. He'll share insights on nutrition, recovery, and goal-setting for health and wellness. We also learn about Eric's hobbies like CrossFit judging and jiu-jitsu.

This will be an insightful discussion on engineering, health transformations, and living your best life. Thanks for tuning in - let's get started!

Our Guest

https://www.instagram.com/eriklscott/3 Hacks to take away

The guest experienced severe back pain for years due to physical fitness activities and sought stem cell treatment in Colombia after chiropractic care and research showed promise for regenerating discs and tissues.
Pre-work like an anti-inflammatory diet and post-work like physical therapy are important parts of the stem cell treatment process to maximize results and focus the stem cells on repairing injured areas.
Daily discipline around nutrition, fitness, sleep, and making time for self-care are emphasized as important habits for overall well-being, in addition to setting clear goals and finding accountability.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Ken Rusk.

Ken Rusk, is an author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Blue Collar Cash. Ken has over 30 years of experience in business and has helped thousands of people achieve financial freedom by pursuing in-demand careers outside the traditional college path. In this episode, Ken shares his top hack for setting clear goals using visualization. He also discusses how to let supply and demand work for you by finding careers where the demand outweighs the supply. We dive into Ken's journey from digging ditches as a young man to building multiple successful companies. By the end of the episode, you'll have practical tips to take control of your future and live the life you want.

I hope you enjoy this insightful conversation with Ken Rusk.

Our Guest

linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175

kenrusk.com/

3 Hacks to take away

Ken Rusk shares his top hack for setting crystal clear goals using visualization which involves drawing out your ideal future life in detail on a poster board.
Letting supply and demand work for you by finding careers where there is high demand but low supply such as electricians, plumbers, etc.
Ken discusses his journey from digging ditches as a young man to building multiple successful companies, emphasizing that you don't need a college degree to be successful in business.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Beate Chelette.

Beate Chelette is a renowned growth expert and founder of the Women's Code. Beate will share her incredible journey from photography passion to building a global business and selling it to Bill Gates. She'll also discuss her work helping entrepreneurs architect their growth through personal development and business strategies. We'll cover topics like mindset, manifestation, entrepreneurship, and more. Be sure to stick around until the end for Beate's top growth hacks you can apply today.

It's going to be an insightful conversation so let's get started!

So without further ado, let's jump right into our interview!

Our Guest

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatechelette/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GrowthArchitecture
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatechelette
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeateChelette
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowthArchitecture
Website: https://beatechelette.com/3 Hacks to take away

Fail faster by eliminating non-working methods to work smarter instead of harder. Testing ideas and failing quickly helps optimize processes.
Align your mindset with spirituality through principles of gratitude, giving without expectation of return, and believing in your ability to succeed. This connects you to a higher source and allows the universe to support your goals.
Take action by doing the work, whether that means connecting with people, putting out content, or building your business. Visualizing success is not enough - you must take tangible steps to manifest your dreams.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Richard Kaufman.

Richard is a bestselling author, combat veteran, and one of the top podcast hosts with over 2 million downloads. We'll be discussing Richard's incredible journey from a ninth grade dropout to becoming a successful entrepreneur. We'll also get some of Richard's best tips for starting and growing a successful podcast. I know you'll find a lot of value from Richard's vast experience.

So without further ado, let's jump right into our interview!

Our GuestEverything is a Vertical Momentum Podcast. www.verticalmomentumpodcast.com

3 Hacks to take away

Define your target audience and create a clear avatar for who your perfect listener is. Tailor your content specifically for them.
Have a clear purpose, power, and profit model for your podcast. Make sure there is a reason for listeners to tune in beyond entertainment.
Find the right mentors to learn from and be teachable. Don't be afraid to ask for help from more experienced podcasters.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Jeanne Omlor.

Jeanne is a successful entrepreneur and coach who helps other businesses thrive online. We'll hear Jeanne's inspiring story of overcoming debt and building a seven-figure coaching business through organic marketing on Facebook and LinkedIn. Jeanne will share insights on how to establish an online presence, common mistakes businesses make, and how to help clients maximize profits while staying true to their vision. We'll also get some entrepreneurial advice during a rapid-fire Q&A. So grab a pen and paper as John reveals three hacks you can use today to get unstuck and take your business to the next level.

Thanks for tuning in - let's get started!

Our Guest

Website
https://jeanneomlor.com/reviews/
LinkedIn URL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanneomlor
Twitter URL
https://twitter.com/jeanneomlor
Instagram URL
https://www.instagram.com/jeanneomlor/
Facebook URL
https://www.facebook.com/jeanneomlor/3 Hacks to take away

he speaker struggled with online marketing at first but was able to leverage Facebook Messenger conversations to understand market needs and close 18 sales calls, resulting in $1 million in revenue through organic marketing on Facebook and LinkedIn.
The speaker overcame a coach's limiting beliefs about money by helping her remember who she truly was as an incredible coach beyond her current business challenges, which led to the coach's highest cash month of $45,000 working with the speaker.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of doing morning mindset rituals, seeking help from others rather than trying to do everything alone, and putting in the necessary reps with the right mindset in order to achieve business success.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Steve Spiro.

Steve started his first company right out of college in advertising. Additionally, he holds a 4th degree black belt in Karate & 1st degree in Jujitsu, including having his own Karate studio. Steve contributes much of his successes to a strong work ethic, a can-do, never-quit attitude, discipline, integrity and fearlessness that he cultivated in the martial arts. Steve is a master connector with over 41,000 contacts.

He does a LinkedIn Live broadcast every week called the Master Connector Show. He eventually pivoted from advertising into technology and now is a business automation consultant. Steve is big on self-development and loves to inspire people to get out of their comfort zone too, through speaking engagements.

I know you'll find this discussion with Steve both insightful and motivating. Thanks so much for tuning in!

Our Guest

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-spiro-master-connector/
Website: http://stevespiro.com/
Speaker website: https://spiro-global.com/
Show website: http://masterconnector.show
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSpiro3
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevelspiro/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN46t7Y5SrWutrLsyNviYCQ
Highlight Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAr61rTBq8I3 Hacks to take away:

How martial arts helped Steve develop discipline, block out physical and emotional pain, and cultivate a never-quit attitude that allowed him to surpass all his classmates except for one veteran practitioner.
Steve's journey from being an introvert to becoming a master connector with over 80,000 contacts by following the advice of a mentor to meet strangers daily and prioritizing being others-focused through adding value to conversations.
Steve's tips for how listeners can improve their networking, including connecting authentically by sharing vulnerabilities, being others-focused through giving value without an agenda, and building community on LinkedIn by growing connections and regularly engaging others.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Cody Limbaugh.

Cody has over 20 years of experience as a strength and conditioning coach. He'll be sharing stories of transforming clients' lives through fitness and helping them find their inner strength. We'll also discuss the importance of maintaining vitality and independence as we age. Cody will give us some tips for building healthy habits to live a longer, more fulfilling life.

I'm excited to learn from Cody's expertise in coaching, goal setting, and building relationships.

It's going to be a insightful discussion on optimizing our wellness and empowering ourselves to conquer any obstacles. Thanks for tuning in!

Our Guestwww.howtofittogether.com
(New Socials coming soon)

3 Hacks from Our Guest

Cody shares the story of a client who improved their sleep apnea score from 44 to 7 in just 6 months through Cody's strength training program, adding an estimated 15 years to their life.
Cody discusses the concept of the "lithium method" of coaching, which focuses on developing daily practices and habits to work towards one's vision rather than setting specific goals, leading to positive changes in clients.
Cody emphasizes the importance of taking action, starting small if needed, and being willing to pivot and ask for help from others rather than trying to do everything alone as an entrepreneur.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Catherine McCourt.

Catherine is the Founder of Fearless Future Inc. She is a Transformational Life & Business Coach working with clients around the globe. Her motto is LIFE “Live In Fearless Evolution” and her mission is:

"Empowering individuals and business leaders to Live In Their Power and lead with Purpose to Prosper".

Catherine is recognized as one of the TOP 15 COACHES in Vancouver in 2023 by Influence Digest Media. She combines her 20-year career in sales and business development with her professional coaching skills to develop the mindsets of her clients.

She hosts the popular podcast "Fearless Future w/Catherine McCourt" and is published in online blogs, magazines and guest spots on several lifestyle and business podcasts.

Catherine lives on the west coast of Canada and can be found on the ocean or in the mountains enjoying the beautiful surrounding nature. Through her own soul journey and a successful career, she now inspires others to “Live in their Power”.

Our Guesthttps://www.catherinemccourt.com/
https://www.solebusinesslab.com/
https://www.instagram.com/catherinelmccourt
https://www.instagram.com/sole.business.lab/Hacks to take away

Transitioned from a successful career in sales to coaching after realizing she was already coaching clients and wanted to help more people find their purpose.
The unique coaching approach focuses on clarity, purpose, and wellness.
An entrepreneur was able to make significant progress in their business thinking within 24 hours by using a simple template provided by the guest coach.
Tips for entrepreneurs on authentically connecting with customers by focusing on understanding their needs and problems rather than just pitching products.
Find inspiration from the transformation stories of clients who have overcome struggles like abuse, addiction, and homelessness.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Brigitte Bojkowszky.

Brigitte is the founder of BridgetBrands and a global and personal brand identity strategist. With a career spanning over 23 years of teaching global marketing management and branding at universities across the globe and extensive experience in the corporate world, she possesses a treasure trove of knowledge and expertise. All with a passion for brand excellence, Brigitte guides entrepreneurs and organizations toward their brand's radiant future.

Her mission is to craft captivating brand identities that radiate beauty, brilliance, and authenticity, ultimately attracting the clients and recognition her clients truly deserve.

Stay tuned as we delve into the world of branding and marketing with Brigitte.

Our GuestGet in touch with Brigitte Bojkowszky:
Website BridgetBrands: https://www.bridgetbrands.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bojkowszkyb/
Book Significant Women: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927YG1FH
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BridgetBrands
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brigitte.bojkowszky
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetbrands
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BridgetBrands
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bridgetbrands
BrandsTalk: https://brandstalk.buzzsprout.com
Book Significant Women: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927YG1FH

3 hacks shared by the guest

Holistic Branding Approach: Brigadier emphasizes the holistic nature of branding, starting with understanding oneself and extending to understanding the client. It's crucial to remember that people connect with people, not just logos or taglines. This underscores the importance of authenticity and human connection in branding efforts.
Focused Strategy Over Spread-Out Presence: Instead of being present on every social media platform, Brigadier advises focusing on one specific channel where your ideal customers are likely to be. By creating ideal customer avatars and adopting a niche approach, you can tailor your messaging more effectively and avoid spreading yourself too thin.
Balancing Human Touch with AI Tools: While AI tools like ChatGPT can be valuable, it's essential to remember that they're just instruments. Brigadier highlights the importance of maintaining a human touch and providing personalization and emotional depth that AI alone cannot achieve. Balancing vulnerability and human connection with technological efficiency is key to making a lasting impact in branding efforts.

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Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most

In this episode, we get to speak with Ashton Rodenhiser.

Ashton is passionate about lifting the creative spirit in everyone that she meets. She has followed her passion for helping people communicate their ideas and combined that with creativity by founding Mind's Eye Creative Consulting.

You’ll often find her with markers in hand as she’s helping bring ideas to life through graphic recording and graphic facilitation practices.

She’s worked with diverse groups, from non-profits to Fortune 500 companies. It may appear as if she’s the silent illustrator in the room. In fact, she’s helping to break down complex concepts and notions into an easily understandable visual language, helping others retain more information while inspiring people to continue practicing her techniques in the world.

Over the years, she has brought over 2500 presentations and conversations to life either on paper or digitally. She’s now on a mission to teach students on how to use doodling and drawing as their best thinking and learning tool.

When she’s not working with clients, she’s being silly with her three young kids and husband in rural Canada.

Tune in to learn how you can harness the power of visual storytelling in your own endeavors.

Our Guest

Website - http://www.mindseyecreative.ca/
Website - http://www.sketchnote.school
Twitter - https://twitter.com/MindsEyeCCF
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ashtonmindseye/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MindsEyeCreativeCF
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@sketchnoteschool
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/SketchnoteSchool
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mindseyecreative
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonrodenhiser/Hacks to take away

Tip 1: Draw on Plain Paper: Ditch lined paper and opt for plain paper, preferably horizontal, to stimulate spatial thinking and signal a shift in the creative process.
Tip 2: Visualize Later: Don't feel pressured to create visualizations in the moment. Capture traditional notes and then translate them into visual formats afterward to reinforce learning.
Mindset Shift: Acknowledge the Beginner's Gap: Recognize that there's a gap between your current skill level and where you want to be. Understand that improvement takes time and effort, and many people give up before crossing this gap.
Exploration of New Hobbies: Embrace the opportunity to try hobbies that challenge preconceived notions, such as exploring gentle sports like surfing, to broaden horizons and break away from binary perceptions of sports and arts.
Preference for Documentaries and "The Office": Expresses a preference for documentaries over traditional movies and cites "The Office" as a favorite TV show, appreciating its relatable humor and nuanced character dynamics.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Kimberly Sullivan.

Kimberly grew up in the suburbs of Boston and in Saratoga Springs, New York, although she now calls the Harlem neighborhood of New York City home when she’s back in the US.

She studied political science and history at Cornell University and earned her MBA, with a concentration in strategy and marketing, from Bocconi University in Milan.

Afflicted with a severe case of Wanderlust, she worked in journalism and government in the US, Czech Republic and Austria, before settling down in Rome, where she works in international development, and writes fiction any chance she gets.

She is a member of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association and The Historical Novel Society and has published one short story collection, Drink Wine and Be Beautiful, and three novels: Three Coins, Dark Blue Waves, In The Shadow of The Apennines and Rome’s Last Noble Palace.

After years spent living in Italy with her Italian husband and sons, she’s fluent in speaking with her hands, and she loves setting her stories in her beautiful, adoptive country.

Tune in to discover how you can cultivate your passion for writing and transform it into a rewarding profession.

Our Guest

https://kimberlysullivanauthor.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyinrome/Hacks to take away

Finish Your Novel: Kimberly emphasizes the importance of completing your novel rather than endlessly agonizing over it. While it's natural to strive for perfection, she suggests reaching a point where you're satisfied with the work and ready to move on to new projects.
Avoid Writing by Committee: While seeking feedback and advice is valuable, Kimberly warns against the pitfalls of writing by committee. She advocates for maintaining confidence in your authorial voice and making executive decisions about your work, rather than letting multiple opinions dilute your creative vision.
Release Your Work Into the World: Kimberly compares sending your novel out into the world to sending a child out into the world. Once it's published, readers will interpret it in their own unique ways, which may differ from your intentions. She advises authors to embrace this diversity of interpretation and not to take it personally.
Embrace Voracious Readers: Kimberly highlights romance and science fiction readers as particularly voracious and dedicated. Writers in these genres often produce multiple books per year to meet the demand of their enthusiastic fan bases. Learning from their prolific output and engagement with readers can be valuable for any writer.
Learn from Master Writers: Kimberly recommends learning from master writers in various genres, such as James Patterson, R.L. Stine, and Steve Martin. Each writer brings unique insights and techniques to the craft, whether it's Patterson's prolific output, Stine's skill in children's horror, or Martin's expertise in comedy.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Robert Brill.

Robert is the founder of Brill Media, to delves into the world of entrepreneurship in advertising and media. From navigating early career experiences to establishing a scalable agency honored by Inc. 5000 and the Financial Times, Robert shares valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. Discover the importance of standard operating procedures, hiring senior experts, and relating to entrepreneurs in building a successful advertising agency.

Tune in for a captivating conversation packed with actionable strategies for growth and success in the competitive advertising industry.

Our Guest:

https://twitter.com/brill_media
https://twitter.com/robertbrill
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrill/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/brillmediaco
https://www.facebook.com/BrillMediaUS/
https://www.tiktok.com/@brill_media
https://www.youtube.com/@BrillMediaco
https://www.linkedin.com/company/brillmediaco
https://instagram.com/brill_mediaHacks to take away

Creative Testing Framework for Advertising on Meta: Utilize a creative testing framework to target age, gender, and location broadly. Create diverse ad variations each month to understand which products, services, offers, and audiences resonate best for your business.
AI Tools for Acceleration: Implement AI tools to expedite various aspects of your business operations. For instance, leverage chat agents powered by Chat GPT to generate ad copy quickly and efficiently.
Synergy Among Advertising Channels: Adopt a holistic approach to advertising where different channels complement each other like instruments in an orchestra. Recognize that each channel plays a unique role in the advertising campaign, contributing to the overall success.
Interconnectedness of Advertising Channels: Understand the interconnected nature of advertising channels. For example, while Hulu may create brand recognition, Google ads may serve as reminders, contributing to a virtuous cycle of demand generation.
Personal Insight on Hobbies: Reflecting on personal interests, Robert expresses a desire to have pursued learning the piano as a hobby, inspired by his mother's vision of traveling Europe and playing music to make a living.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Shaily Hakimian.

She is a social media expert who turned her passion for reality competition shows into a successful career. From playing online versions of her favorite shows to creating her own community, Shiley shares her unconventional path to becoming a sought-after social media guru. Discover the hacks and strategies she used to transform her hobby into a profitable venture and learn how you can do the same.

Tune in to this episode for valuable insights and actionable tips!

Our Guest

Her podcast profile: https://podmatch.com/member/hakimian45
Personal podcast guesting profile: https://podmatch.com/guestdetailpreview/1596150329227x301385039977677630
Her LinkedIn posts: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hakimian45/recent-activity/shares/
Past podcasts she have been on: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBhsCntJw2z0-bvuSh32iUEa213BVFZ7t
Video series
Course: www.yoursocialmediasherpa.com/empowered-in-25-minutes
Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBhsCntJw2z3Ct20Icw3SPR47rUSvhfVQ

http://YourSocialMediaSherpa.com

https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=hakimian45

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hakimian45/

https://www.tiktok.com/@hakimian45

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbk3e9sGJe7AK8hBhTmj8A

https://www.instagram.com/hakimian45/

https://www.facebook.com/hakimian45

http://www.shailyhakimian.com/

https://www.shailyhakimian.com/podcast

https://podmatch.com/member/hakimian45

https://medium.com/@hakimian45

Hacks to take away

Start with Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Begin by addressing common questions your audience may have about your industry, business, or services. Compile these FAQs into a resource such as a Google Doc or a video series to provide valuable information upfront.
Leverage Existing Networks Creatively: Utilize existing platforms and networks creatively to build connections and generate income. For example, turning a WhatsApp group into a marketplace for buying and selling goods can be a lucrative venture, demonstrating that social media extends beyond traditional platforms.
Differentiate Yourself: Focus on offering a unique value proposition in your industry or niche. Avoid being just another service provider by showcasing what sets you apart and addressing the specific needs of your audience.
Practice Happiness Hacking: Develop strategies to maintain positivity and resilience in the face of challenges. Creating a "treasure folder" filled with positive feedback and reminders of past successes can help boost confidence and motivation during tough times.
Simplify Social Media Engagement: You don't need to post excessively to make an impact on social media platforms. Consistency is key, so find a posting frequency that works for you and stick to it. Scaling relationship building through regular, even if infrequent, posting can still yield significant results.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Kellan Fluckiger.

Kellan is the Ultimate Catalyst for Purpose, Prosperity, and Joy. He helps clients achieve the things they believe are impossible. After 35 years of dealing with personal trauma, depression addictions, and attempted suicide, Kellan had a miraculous intervention in 2007 and re-created life. Today, he is on a mission to help 250 million people discover their life purpose and create income and impact from that place.

Tune in for valuable insights and actionable steps to create positive change in your own life.

Our Guestwww.kellanfluckiger.com
www.yourultimatelife.ca
https://www.youtube.com/@UltimateLifeFormula
https://www.facebook.com/kellan.fluckiger3Hacks to take away

Triple Helix of Finding Purpose: Explore your existing skills, natural gifts, and life experiences to discover your mission or purpose. By combining these three elements, you can find what aligns with your passions and abilities to make a meaningful impact.
Start Today, It's Never Too Late: Regardless of your age or past experiences, today is the perfect day to declare a new direction in your life. Colonel Sanders' story exemplifies that it's never too late to pursue your dreams and create a positive change.
Seek Help and Support: Don't hesitate to seek help from counselors, coaches, or mentors. Leveraging the expertise and guidance of others can accelerate your journey towards discovering and fulfilling your purpose.
Embrace Life's Challenges: Your life experiences, especially the hard times where you had to be resilient, hold valuable lessons that can contribute to your purpose. Embrace these challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.
Community and Support: Recognize the importance of community and support in your journey. Human beings thrive in social settings, and surrounding yourself with people who uplift and support you can make a significant difference in your pursuit of purpose.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Rebecca Whitman.

Rebecca Whitman, the Magnetic Abundance Mentor, and International best-selling author, graduated with honors from Princeton University. She was awarded Life Coach of the Year and Empowered Woman of the Year by International Association of Top Professionals. “LA Weekly” magazine featured her as one of the Top 7 Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023.

She hosts the top 1% globally ranked “Balanced, Beautiful, and Abundant” podcast, which won the Positive Change Award. Her philosophy divides life into 7 Pillars of Abundance which include: spiritual, physical, emotional, romantic, mental, social, and financial. She helps people achieve balance within these seven areas, so they can experience more fun and freedom in life!

She has been featured in “New York Weekly,” “Miami Magazine,” and “LA Weekly” magazines. In addition to her appearances on ABC and CBS, she has guested on over 100 podcasts. She has given keynote speeches at Columbia University and UCLA; and has shared virtual stages with renowned thought leaders, Grant Cardone, Jack Canfield, and Les Brown.

Learn how to leverage the power of resilience and abundance to overcome challenges and achieve your dreams.

Our Guesthttps://linktr.ee/rebeccaewhitman
Abundance Journal
https://mailchi.mp/rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/abundancejournal
https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/
Top 1% ranked podcast globally is
https://balancedbeautifulabundant.buzzsprout.com/
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In this episode, we get to speak with Scherrie L. Prince.

She is an attorney and an asset protection coach, to explore her journey and expertise in helping entrepreneurs protect their business and personal assets. From navigating the complexities of estate planning to building a solid legal structure for your business, Scherrie shares invaluable insights and practical tips for safeguarding your assets and laying the groundwork for long-term success.

Tune in to discover how to create a moat around your assets and mitigate risks in your entrepreneurial journey.

Our Guest

Facebook Group - PBF: https://bit.ly/playbigfasterFBGroup
Facebook Page - PBF: https://www.facebook.com/playbigfaster
Facebook Public Figure Page: https://www.facebook.com/scherriespeaks
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scherriespeaks
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scherriespeaks
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/scherriespeaks
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scherriespeaks
YouTube URL: https://bit.ly/scherriespeaks
Wheel of Fortune Appearance: https://bit.ly/scherrieprinceWOFHacks to take away

Implement a three-entity system for each operating entity, consisting of a holding company and two service companies. This helps to separate liabilities and can lead to tax savings.
Establish and regularly meet with a "money team" comprising professionals like attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors to create a comprehensive plan for business success.
Ensure your operating agreement or partnership agreement is solid and includes a spousal consent form to protect your business and assets in the event of incapacitation or death.
Encourage learning and teaching moments within families to pass on knowledge and avoid children having to start from scratch.
Pursue dreams regardless of age or circumstances, as demonstrated by Cherie's journey from wanting to be an attorney as a child to pursuing that dream later in life.

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In this special episode, we revisit the most memorable moments from season five of the Hacks and Hobbies podcast. From insightful discussions on entrepreneurship to personal development journeys, each episode offered valuable insights and inspiring stories. Join us as we reflect on the themes, lessons, and highlights of the past season, and unveil our vision for an even more impactful season six.

Tune in to discover the transformative strategies and groundbreaking ideas that promise to revolutionize your approach to work, life, and personal growth.

Season Five Recap: The host reflects on memorable moments from Season Five, highlighting guests and themes that resonated deeply with the audience. These moments spanned entrepreneurship, personal development, and transformative journeys, showcasing a diverse range of insights and stories.
Impactful Episodes: Several standout episodes are mentioned, each featuring guests who shared valuable insights and experiences. From discussing personal branding and emotional intelligence to unleashing creativity and navigating entrepreneurial challenges, each episode contributed to a rich tapestry of themes.
Gratitude to Guests and Listeners: The host expresses gratitude to both guests and listeners for their contributions to Season Five's success. The engagement and feedback from the audience are acknowledged as essential components of the podcast's growth and improvement.
Season Six Preview: The host shares the vision for Season Six, promising deeper dives into business and personal development landscapes. With guests at the forefront of their industries, the upcoming season aims to explore groundbreaking ideas and transformative strategies.
Community Spotlight: The episode concludes with a spotlight on a listener's success story, highlighting the impact of lessons learned from the podcast on real-world challenges. The host encourages continued engagement and feedback from the audience, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in shaping future episodes.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Ben Albert.

When Covid hit, Ben was furloughed from work. He found himself down and out, staring at an empty handle of Jim Bean Whiskey. He was unemployed, depressed, and felt unworthy.

Hesitantly, he opened his Macbook and started reaching out to strangers on Linkedin. This spearheaded his entrepreneurial journey.

The rest is history.

Now Ben hosts a network of 5 podcasts called “Real Business Connections,” runs a massively successful marketing firm, Balbert Marketing, and has replaced his established sales income in just over a year. Ben found his way.

You can do all this too!

It lights Ben up to help people, just like you, find YOUR way. Ben loves to help businesspeople find the essence of who THEY are and empower them and their companies to make their mark in this world. None of us deserve to feel small, unworthy, or invisible.

This is why Ben chose a career in marketing. Ben has found in marketing. He has a unique opportunity to empower business people to reach the RIGHT community, the RIGHT clients, and the RIGHT partners, who share the same beliefs and values as YOU. So you can scale above your highest potential, in turn, filling up your pockets AND your soul.

Once an underdog, now a successful entrepreneur, Ben is passionate about helping other underdogs achieve their dreams.

Ben is on a mission to actually move the needle on one million lives, one conversation at a time.

Let's dive in!

Our Guest

About Ben + Press Appearances: https://realbusinessconnections.com/host/
Balbert Marketing LLC: http://balbertmarketing.com/alllinks
Real Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com/
Email:
ben@balbertmarketing.com
Free Consultation/ Meet and Greet:
https://calendly.com/balbertmarketing/zoom30
Social Links:
Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/balbertmarketing/
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections
https://www.facebook.com/balbertmarketing
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/
Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCatiqMEYvn1CO_isUcb6pAQ/videos
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-business-connections-network/id1537115928
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6GIUXbsHXx0OSgPFED1sg8?si=5294f3445d964e25Hacks to take away

Consistent Outreach: Utilize a simple daily exercise of reaching out to contacts via messaging apps or social media platforms. Sending just one message a day can lead to building and maintaining valuable relationships over time.
Values-Centric Communication: When unsure about what to talk about or share, focus on your core values. Identify three primary values and center your conversations, content, and interactions around them. This approach ensures authenticity and clarity in communication.
Utilizing ChatGPT: Leverage tools like ChatGPT to streamline content creation and communication. Record conversations about who you are, what you do, and why you do it, then transcribe them. This transcript can serve as input for ChatGPT, allowing it to generate content in your voice and style.
Storytelling Around Values: Share stories that reflect your values and experiences. Whether it's lessons learned, moments of growth, or challenges overcome, storytelling rooted in personal values creates relatable and engaging content.
Prioritize Connection: Emphasize the importance of building and nurturing relationships. Whether personal or professional, consistent outreach and genuine communication can lead to meaningful connections and opportunities.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Mathew Pezon.

Mat and his wife, Anna, buy, renovate, and hold single family and small multifamily properties for the long-term in the greater Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania region. They have three children under three years of age.

Mat worked for 12 years as a chemical engineer before a recent career change to full-time real estate investing. He completed his Master’s in International Management at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain as a Fulbright Scholar in 2013. Since 2014 he and his wife have been buying and operating rental properties, primarily in Allentown, PA.

Outside of investing, Mat enjoys maintaining his Spanish language skills, spending time with family, and playing the guitar and violin.

Discover his strategies, challenges, and insights on building a successful real estate business.

Our GuestWebsite: www.pezonproperties.com
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pezonproperties
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pezon.Properties/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/pezonproperties/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PezonProperties
Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/pezon-properties-easton
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pezon-properties/
Google Business: Pezon Properties Google Business LocationHacks to take away

Hiring a Personal Assistant: The speaker emphasizes the importance of hiring a personal assistant for entrepreneurs and startups to delegate non-core tasks and focus on business growth.
Maintaining Work-Life Balance: The speaker shares the importance of setting boundaries between work and family time, suggesting strategies like putting the phone away during family time to achieve better work-life balance.
Creating Processes and Procedures: It's essential to document processes and create playbooks to streamline operations, avoid repetitive training, and empower team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.
Addressing Underlying Issues: The speaker highlights the connection between work-life balance and business operations, suggesting that if personal time is consistently sacrificed for work, there may be underlying issues such as staffing, training, or process inefficiencies that need to be addressed.
Continuous Personal Improvement: The speaker acknowledges personal areas for improvement, such as maintaining language skills, demonstrating a commitment to continuous personal growth and development.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Jon Pethke.

John is a United States Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur. From serving his country to navigating the world of app development, John shares his inspiring journey of resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Discover how he transitioned from military life to pursuing a degree in organizational leadership and ultimately founded his dating app, Koyamor, tailored for introverts.

Tune in to learn valuable insights on turning ideas into reality and overcoming challenges in the startup world.

Our Guesthttps://www.coyamore.com/
https://www.facebook.com/CoyAmoreDating/
https://www.instagram.com/coyamoredating/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-pethke-406380243/
Twitter: @coyamoredating
Tiktok: @coyamoreHacks to take away

Importance of Research: Conducting extensive research is crucial when starting a business. The speaker emphasizes that one can never do enough research and encourages continuous learning and exploration to find the best path forward.
Networking for Different Perspectives: Despite disliking networking, the speaker acknowledges its value in gaining diverse perspectives and generating new ideas. Networking has provided the speaker with valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration, highlighting the benefits of connecting with others in the field.
The Virtue of Patience: Patience is identified as a fundamental factor in entrepreneurship. The speaker compares running a business to a rollercoaster ride, emphasizing the need for patience amidst the unpredictability and challenges of entrepreneurship.
Future Plans for Quoiamore: The speaker shares plans to enhance the Quoiamore dating app by incorporating AI technology to personalize user experiences. The goal is to assist users in initiating and maintaining conversations, addressing common challenges in online dating.
Personal Growth and Transition: The conversation shifts to personal growth and transformation, with the speaker reflecting on their own journey from introversion to extroversion. The speaker highlights the importance of being open and vulnerable in building relationships, underscoring the role of third-party connections in an introvert's social life.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Carolyn Wilman.

She began her writing journey as the Contest Queen, teaching others how to master the art of sweepstakes. As you must believe you are a winner before you are, becoming a re-publisher of out-of-print mindset and metaphysical books was a natural next step. Carolyn has republished all of Helene Hadsell’s works, and soon to be released are all of Tag & Judith Powell’s at Words For Winning.

Carolyn's story is one of resilience and innovation. Stay tuned as we uncover the secrets behind her journey and learn valuable lessons along the way.

Our Guesthttps://www.contestqueen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TheContestQueen
https://instagram.com/TheContestQueen/
http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynwilman
https://www.youtube.com/contestqueen
https://www.tiktok.com/@contestqueenHacks to take away

Inspiration Strikes in Unexpected Moments: The speaker shares a personal experience of finding inspiration during a 4 am crisis while trying to calm down an infant. This moment of exhaustion led to the idea of creating a children's book based on the alphabet poster in the room.
Taking Action on Divine Inspiration: Despite the initial illogicality of the idea, the speaker emphasizes the importance of taking action on divine inspiration. Instead of dismissing the thought, they acted upon it, leading to the creation of a successful children's book.
Manifestation Requires Thought, Emotion, and Action: The speaker highlights the importance of not just thinking about desires but also feeling the associated emotions and taking action towards manifesting them. They emphasize that most people stop at the first step of desire without following through with emotion and action.
Listening to Intuition: The speaker encourages listeners to pay attention to their intuition and gut feelings, even when they seem illogical. They share personal anecdotes where following intuition led to beneficial outcomes.
Awareness of Surroundings as Mirrors: The speaker suggests that everything in life serves as a mirror, reflecting back information. They advocate for introspection and internal work to effect external changes, drawing parallels between personal growth and tending to the roots of a tree to change its fruit.Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking

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In this episode, we get to speak with Katie Richardson.

She is on a mission to create powerful leaders. With a background in DESIGN, Katie built a multi-million dollar international company with distribution in 2,000 stores in the US and 26 countries. Her work has been featured on Ellen Degeneres, The Today Show, and Rachael Ray. She's also been featured on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine. Today As an Executive Business Coach, Katie teaches Founders + CEO's the mindsets, skill sets, and toolsets we need to operate POWERFULLY in business + life...so that we can live with PURPOSE and do what we were born to do.

Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable advice!

Our Guestwww.katierichardson.com (IG @katie_live) Podcast : What's Working NowHacks to take away

Alignment and Control: When you're in alignment with your desires, you feel in control and motivated. Recognizing and pursuing what truly resonates with you can be a powerful driving force.
The Power of Truth: Telling the truth to yourself is essential for clarity and integrity. It's about being honest with your desires, intentions, and fears, even if it means challenging the status quo or facing difficult decisions.
Getting Out of Your Head: Ideas and fears can cloud your judgment when they're just swirling around in your mind. Putting pen to paper can provide clarity by externalizing thoughts and allowing you to see things from a new perspective.
Overcoming Fear in Negotiations: Fear can inhibit your ability to negotiate effectively. Recognizing and addressing fears, such as the fear of losing a deal, is crucial for showing up powerfully and making informed decisions.
Seeking Alignment in Business Decisions: Business decisions should align with your personal values and goals. Sometimes, it takes courage to speak your truth, even if it means deviating from the expectations of others or challenging conventional wisdom.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Cody Bramlett.

Cody is a “recovering personal trainer” turned eight-figure nutritional supplement brand owner. After scraping by as a personal trainer and gym owner, Cody’s supplement empire all started with solving one simple problem: His father was suffering from chronic inflammation.

Bramlett’s dad was in extreme pain because of his diet, stress, and being generally overweight. The doctors seemingly couldn’t provide any relief, but Cody was determined to find a way to help him...and he did! His custom formulated products such as Turmeric with BioPerine that stopped his Dad’s chronic inflammation in its tracks, and he also went on to research the science behind other pure, natural ingredients.

This empowered Bramlett to start growing his company, Science Natural Supplements, to help other people get pain-free, lose weight, and overall, just feel great about themselves! As a result of starting and scaling Science Naturals, Cody now also teaches other driven entrepreneurs how to profitably start, scale, and sell their own nutritional supplement brands through his coaching and mastermind called, Supplement Millionaire.

Stay tuned as we dive deep into Cody's inspiring story and uncover the secrets behind his remarkable success.

Our Guesthttps://codybramlett.com/

Hacks to take away

Telling a Compelling Story: The importance of storytelling in marketing is emphasized, highlighting how emotional connection and a compelling narrative can significantly influence purchasing decisions.
Price Anchoring Strategy: The concept of price anchoring is explained, advocating for offering multiple product packages to provide customers with options while subtly encouraging them to choose higher-priced options by emphasizing value.
Utilizing Upsells: The benefits of upselling after the initial purchase are discussed, with an emphasis on selling more of the same product to capitalize on the customer's existing interest and potentially doubling the average order value.
Cross-Selling Complementary Products: The strategy of cross-selling complementary products, referred to as booster products, is introduced, focusing on enhancing the original purchase and offering additional value to the customer.
Increasing Average Order Value: The overarching goal of implementing these strategies is to increase the average order value significantly, ultimately driving more revenue and profitability for the business.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ken Stearns.

Ken is a writer, lyricist, photographer, and podcast creator. He’s a well-traveled, seasoned, mid-western kid, who is beginning his third act in life for himself, and for others too. 14 months ago he traded in his suit for a van, a mic, some questions, and started his traveling podcast called The Jar.

6 months into this journey, The Jar giving him so much more than he ever imagined. With 300 guests on his podcast so far and 90 cities, he’s been able to explore the most intimate questions about their views on life from across all kinds of people in all corners of the US.

Join us as we delve into the profound stories, intimate conversations, and valuable insights that have shaped Ken's incredible journey.

Our guest

www.thejar.liveHacks to take away

Follow the Signs in Life: Pay attention to recurring patterns or signs in your life, as they may lead you towards your purpose. These signs may not directly reveal your purpose but can guide you towards it as you evolve.
Embrace Opportunities: Be open to exploring new avenues and opportunities, even if they seem unrelated or unexpected. Sometimes, pursuing unexpected paths can lead to valuable insights and experiences that shape your journey.
Harness the Power of Sleep: Utilize the power of your subconscious mind during sleep by setting intentions before bedtime. Ask your brain to solve problems or manifest desired outcomes while you sleep, and be open to receiving insights upon waking up.
Mindful Creation: Understand the power of your thoughts in shaping your reality. Be intentional about the thoughts you entertain, focusing on positive outcomes rather than dwelling on negative possibilities.
Journaling for Manifestation: Journaling before bedtime can help solidify your intentions and goals, allowing your subconscious mind to work towards manifesting them while you sleep. Reviewing your goals regularly reinforces them in your subconscious and aligns your actions with your aspirations.

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In this episode, I get to speak with John Brewer.

John is an Army Special Forces veteran with more than 10 years of experience enabling those who act to defend life, family, and country. Knowing firsthand the importance of self-reliance, John has made it his mission to enable and empower others so they may live healthy, thriving lives.

John also shares insights from his military experience and how they translate into everyday life. From practical tips for personal safety to fostering resilience in children, this conversation is packed with valuable advice for navigating life's challenges with confidence.

Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation!

Our Guestwww.mindshieldandspear.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-t-brewer-jr/Hacks to take away

Alignment in Life: Knowing yourself and aligning aspects like relationships, career, hobbies, and interests can lead to smoother experiences and fewer frictions.
Curiosity: Remaining curious and open to learning new things can lead to personal growth and development, enriching one's life in various ways.
Question Everything: Encouraging skepticism and critical thinking by questioning information and doing personal research helps in making informed decisions and applying knowledge effectively.
Childhood Aspirations: Despite childhood dreams like playing basketball for UNC Chapel Hill, life often takes unexpected turns leading to different fulfilling paths.
Interest in Beekeeping: Exploring hobbies like beekeeping can stem from curiosity and a desire to contribute positively to the ecosystem, aligning with personal values and interests.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Benjamin Owen.

Benjamin Owen is a Personal and professional coach who's worked with pro athletes, High-performing barristers, Lawyers, and your person just setting out on their hero's journey.

Ben Created his first business helping athletes and teams get on podiums and perform at their highest potential. Yet, he quickly found his passion in helping people transform their lives.

Ben has been coaching since the age of 21 and has worked with hundreds if not thousands of people over the last decade and a half. Specifically in creating incredible life and professional transformations.

Tune in to learn practical strategies for achieving your fitness goals and creating sustainable habits.

Our Guestwww.instagram.com/coachbenjaminowenHacks to take away

Importance of Drinking Water: Drinking three to four liters of water a day is emphasized as a simple yet effective way to improve overall health, including weight loss, mental clarity, and energy levels.
The Big Three Life-Altering Challenges: Encourages setting three major life-altering challenges each year, along with six micro-adventures and one winning habit every quarter. This structured approach to personal growth fosters continuous improvement and transformation.
Value of Having a Coach: Highlighted as a crucial aspect of personal development and goal achievement, having a coach provides guidance, and accountability, and accelerates progress in various areas of life, whether it's fitness, relationships, or business.
Childhood Aspirations: Reveals a childhood desire to become a teacher and help others, indicating a lifelong commitment to supporting and guiding individuals toward their goals and transformations.
Interest in Hero's Journey: Expresses a fascination with the hero's journey narrative found in Marvel films, reflecting an interest in storytelling, character development, and the universal themes of growth and transformation portrayed in such movies.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jan Freed.

She is a seasoned professor turned legacy expert. Jan shares her journey from academia to authorship, revealing the driving force behind her work in leadership and character development. Through deep dives into legacy building and the concept of "breadcrumb legacy," Jan imparts timeless wisdom on creating a meaningful impact in both personal and professional spheres.

Tune in to discover how to craft a legacy that resonates long beyond your lifetime.

Our Guest

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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
drjannfreed. (Instagram).
https://www.youtube.com/@jannfreed

Hacks to take away

Writing Your Own Eulogy: Dr. Jan suggests an impactful exercise where individuals write their own eulogy, emphasizing that this exercise fosters self-awareness and prompts individuals to reflect on how they want to be remembered.
Purposeful Living: Dr. Jan encourages individuals to identify what truly motivates them and gets them out of bed in the morning, emphasizing the importance of living with purpose and passion.
Investing in Relationships: Dr. Jan highlights the significance of investing time and effort into nurturing relationships, sharing her personal practice of sending handwritten notes and holiday cards as a way to stay connected with others over the years.
Compassion and Forgiveness: Acknowledging that mistakes are inevitable, Dr. Jan underscores the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and forgiveness, suggesting that embracing these qualities contributes to a positive legacy.
Legacy Building: Dr. Jan emphasizes the concept of leaving behind positive breadcrumbs through one's actions and relationships, encouraging individuals to consider how they want to be remembered and to ensure that their actions align with their desired legacy.Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking

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In this episode, I get to speak with Paul Gowder.

Paul is the visionary behind PowWows.com, to explore the journey of building and maintaining a highly engaged online community. From humble beginnings to becoming a cornerstone for Native American culture enthusiasts, Paul shares the pivotal moments and strategies that fueled the growth of PowWows.com over the past 25 years.

Discover the power of community-building, effective email marketing, and meaningful engagement as Paul unpacks the secrets behind PowWows.com's success.

Join us for a fascinating conversation on celebrating and preserving Native American arts and culture in the digital age.

Our Guesthttps://www.paulgowder.com/about/

Hacks to take away

Email Communication Strategy: Simplify broadcast emails by using more text and less images. Address recipients directly, speaking to them as individuals rather than a group. Incorporate questions in emails to prompt engagement and personal interaction.
Audience Segmentation: Use responses from audience questions to segment the email list effectively. By understanding the preferences and interests of different segments, tailor email content to specific audience groups for increased engagement.
Email Automation: Implement email automation to deliver personalized content based on audience segments. Develop email sequences that address the specific needs and interests of each segment, enhancing engagement and fostering relationships.
Personalized Engagement: Focus on building personal connections with the audience by responding to individual emails and feedback. Treat each interaction as an opportunity to cultivate a deeper relationship with subscribers, fostering trust and loyalty.
Applying Lessons from Childhood: Reflect on childhood aspirations and interests to inform personal and professional development. Adapt goals and career paths based on evolving passions and experiences, leading to greater fulfillment and success.Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking

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In this episode, I get to speak with Neal DiPentino.

In today's episode, we have a special guest, Neil, a seasoned business transformation coach with over four decades of experience in sales and marketing. Neal DiPentino President of Titan Media Worx Incorporated and the Host of the Business Breakthroughs Podcast on the Small Business Delivered Network.

We dive deep into the journeys and experiences of remarkable individuals. Join us as Neil shares pivotal moments that shaped his path, insights into the role of coaching in business, and the importance of effective communication in leadership.

Tune in to gain actionable tips and learn from Neil's wealth of experience in sales, marketing, and leadership.

Our Guest

https://www.titanmediaworx.com
https://www.facebook.com/Neal.DiPentinoHacks to take away

Authenticity in Business: Being genuine and authentic is essential in business dealings. Attempting to deceive others or present a false image ultimately backfires, as people can see through inauthenticity. Embracing mistakes and imperfections fosters a more genuine connection with others.
Creating Connections: Building genuine connections with others is crucial for success in business and life. Making an effort to understand and relate to people on a personal level goes a long way in establishing rapport and fostering collaboration.
Effective Communication: Good communication skills are paramount in navigating interactions with people of different backgrounds, ages, and generations. Understanding how others receive information and adapting communication styles accordingly enhances mutual understanding and cooperation.
Common Ground: Finding common interests or experiences, such as shared hobbies or cultural references, can bridge generational or cultural gaps and strengthen connections. Building rapport based on shared experiences facilitates smoother communication and fosters deeper relationships.
Continuous Learning: Despite years of experience, acknowledging that there is always more to learn fosters humility and openness to new ideas and perspectives. Embracing a mindset of lifelong learning enables personal and professional growth, even as one advances in age or experience.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Phil Herrington.

He is a seasoned sales expert with over 30 years of experience. We delve into the world of networking, discussing effective cold-calling strategies, the importance of leveraging common interests and building authentic relationships.

Phil shares invaluable insights and actionable tips on how to make meaningful connections that drive business growth and success. Whether you're a seasoned networker or just starting, this episode offers practical advice to elevate your networking game

Stay tuned for valuable insights and actionable tips coming your way!

Our Guest

linkedin.com/in/philtheconnector

thepaymentexperts.com

Hacks to take away

Introduction of a New Product: The transcript discusses a new product associated with Acai Berry and the speaker's involvement with it. This introduces the audience to the topic of the discussion, highlighting the product's potential benefits and its background.
Origin and Evolution of the Product: It delves into the history of the product, starting from its inception as a superfood drink in the early 2000s to its evolution into a new formula with enhanced features. The conversation also touches upon the business model associated with the product, focusing on direct-to-consumer sales and commission-based marketing.
Product Features and Benefits: The transcript outlines the features and benefits of the new product, emphasizing its health benefits, including joint health and overall well-being. It mentions the unique selling points of the product, such as its composition of 30 super fruits and its potential to provide noticeable improvements in a short period.
Business Mission and Model: The discussion sheds light on the mission and business model of the company behind the product. It emphasizes the goal of providing cost-effective products manufactured in the US, with a focus on supporting local manufacturing and offering competitive pricing comparable to major retailers like Amazon.
Call to Action: Towards the end of the conversation, the speaker provides links for the audience to learn more about the product and potentially make a purchase. This serves as a call to action for interested listeners to explore further and consider trying out the product for themselves.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Samuel Drauschak.

He is a seasoned expert in business process improvement and innovation, as he shares insights into the fascinating world of process science. From childhood fascination with simulations in video games to navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, our guest takes us on a journey through the principles of maximizing productivity and efficiency in business. Learn practical tips and case studies that can help you streamline your processes and achieve greater success in your ventures.

Join us as we uncover the secrets behind maximizing efficiency, productivity, and success in business. Stay tuned!

Our Guesthttps://www.truvle.com/sam-drauschakHacks to take away

Write down your processes: Before trying to scale or expand your business, take the time to document your processes. This exercise will provide valuable insights and clarity, regardless of your business goals.
Maximize current resources before expanding: Focus on maximizing the efficiency of your existing resources before investing in expansion. Utilizing your current resources to their fullest potential can prevent wastage and inefficiency as you grow.
Align activities with interests and passions: Ensure that the work you assign yourself and others aligns with your interests and passions. Enjoying the work you do is essential for sustaining motivation and avoiding burnout.
Delegate tasks you don't enjoy: Identify tasks that you don't enjoy doing and delegate them to others who may find them more enjoyable. Delegation allows you to focus on tasks that energize you and contribute most to your business.
Maintain a growth mindset: Stay open to learning new skills and pursuing interests, even if you didn't prioritize them earlier in life. A growth mindset encourages exploration and prioritization of new hobbies or skills, regardless of age or past experiences.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Michael DeLon.

He serves business experts and thought leaders to create a book without writing a word.

As a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author and America’s Foremost Authority on Credibility Marketing, he teaches how to establish and market your credibility to gain more clients. Business owners seek out Michael to clarify their message, make them a bestselling author, and set up their profitable podcast. They use his Credibility Marketing strategies to gain clients, get referrals, and grow their revenue.

Since 2013, he has worked with business owners across the United States and internationally to establish and market their credibility.

Michael is the husband of one and father of four. He’s a committed follower of Jesus Christ who is deeply involved in his church. You can normally find Michael investing time with his family, reading a great book, or facilitating growth in the lives of those around him.

Our Guest

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldelon/

Hacks to take away

Writing a Book: Writing a book can significantly enhance one's authority and credibility in their field. Despite its challenges, such as self-editing and wording, it remains a powerful tool for building authority.
Speak to Write Method: Instead of physically writing a book, it's suggested to use the "speak to write" method by dictating the content using tools like Google or Microsoft Word. This method can save time and make the writing process more efficient.
Human vs. AI Writing: While AI technology like Chat GPT has advanced, it may not capture the author's voice effectively, leading to a flattened tone in the book. Human writers are still preferred for creating compelling books that resonate with readers.
Marketing is Essential: Marketing plays a crucial role in the success of a book. Having a strong message and brand identity is key to standing out in the market and connecting with the target audience.
Start with Your Message: A clear and compelling message is the foundation of effective marketing. Starting with a strong message, then creating the book, and finally implementing marketing strategies ensures a cohesive and impactful approach to book publishing and promotion.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Leslie Danford.

She is the founder and CEO of Vitaminis, a clean-label functional food and beverage brand. She has always been passionate about nutrition, but she is not a foodie. For her, it's like a math equation, and it's important to cover all of your nutritional bases. In 2020 she combined her interests with her formal business training to launch Vitaminis. Previously she worked in beverages and consumer products at large corporations. She earned her MBA from Harvard University and her BA from the University of Chicago.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply curious about the journey behind creating a wellness brand, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration.

Hacks to take away

Take little steps: Starting small is essential, as even dedicating one hour a day to your project can result in significant progress over time.
Talk to others: Sharing your ideas and seeking feedback is crucial for growth and development. Collaboration and support from others can provide valuable insights.
Take breaks, don't quit: It's okay to take breaks when feeling overwhelmed, but don't let temporary setbacks lead to giving up entirely. Taking breaks allows for rejuvenation and fresh perspectives.
Co-founders are valuable: Many successful companies have co-founders because collaboration and shared responsibility can make the entrepreneurial journey more manageable and fulfilling.
Persistence is key: Hitting obstacles doesn't mean it's the end. Persistence and resilience are essential qualities for overcoming challenges and achieving success in entrepreneurship.Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking

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In this episode, I get to speak with Dave Albin.

Join us for an inspiring episode as we dive into the remarkable journey of Dave, the number one firewalk instructor in America. Dave shares his transformation from a tumultuous childhood to finding purpose and success in guiding others through firewalking experiences. From overcoming adversity to embracing resilience, Dave's story is one of hope and empowerment.

Tune in to discover how one man's journey from despair to triumph can inspire us all.

Our Guestwww.firewalkadventures.com

Hacks to take away

Morning Routine: Dave emphasizes the importance of a structured morning routine, starting with making the bed and then moving into a series of activities designed to oxygenate the body, ground oneself, and prepare mentally and physically for the day ahead.
Sun Exposure and Breathing: He spends time in the morning sunlight, followed by deep diaphragmic breaths, emphasizing the importance of oxygenation for overall health and well-being.
Grounding and Meditation: Dave practices grounding by putting his bare feet on the earth, followed by meditation and sound therapy to center himself mentally and emotionally.
Hydration and Cold Exposure: He hydrates with hydrogen-infused water and then takes a hot shower followed by a cold shower, highlighting the benefits of cold exposure for reducing inflammation and building mental resilience.
Life Philosophy: Dave shares a powerful life philosophy about facing challenges, embracing discomfort, and recognizing the preciousness of life, encouraging listeners to live with intention and purpose.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Shana Francesca.

She is a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Workshop Facilitator and Scholar of Intentional and Ethical Leadership and Living. She is the Founder & CEO of Concinnate LLC. Shana's has been interviewed on more than 60 podcasts worldwide and has been published in Medium, Authority Magazine & Shoutout LA and emotional intelligence magazine and Emerge Magazine. Shana has worked with clients like the Council for Brain Injury, the Boys and Girls Club and the Mainline Chamber of Commerce. Shana believes our present and future are transformed when we infuse our lives with intention, design our lives and realize the power in continually practicing curiosity, respect and accountability.

Join us as Shana reflects on her past, delves into the importance of connection and community, and shares insights on navigating through life's trials with resilience and grace.

Our Guest

https://www.concinnate.world/

Hacks to take away:

Practice and Curiosity Walks: Shayna emphasizes the importance of practicing curiosity by engaging in activities like taking curiosity walks, where she seeks out new information about something she doesn't know much about. This practice not only enhances her keynote speeches but also fosters innovation.
Building Community in Business: She challenges business owners and leaders to transform curiosity walks into a method for building community within their organizations. By interacting with employees and valuing their input, leaders can harness the potential for profitability and innovation within their teams.
Continuous Education: Shayna advocates for continuous self-education as a deep expression of curiosity. She suggests spending time with books, visiting libraries, and engaging in community learning activities like book clubs to broaden one's knowledge and perspective.
Connecting with People and Nature: Throughout the discussion, Shayna highlights the interconnectedness between curiosity, community, and the natural world. She underscores the importance of connecting with people and nature as essential components of personal and professional growth.
Challenging Stereotypes: Shayna challenges stereotypes and conventional narratives, particularly in media representations like movies and superheroes. She critiques the portrayal of women and the concept of the solitary hero, advocating instead for collaboration and a more inclusive representation of diversity and leadership.

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In this episode, we're diving into the journey of validating a business idea. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner looking to pivot, this episode is packed with insights and practical advice from our diverse range of guests.

Join us as we explore the crucial steps in identifying market needs, creating a minimum viable product, gathering and implementing feedback, and mastering financial planning and sustainability.

Let's unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success together.

Hacks to take away

Airbnb's Strategic Pivot: Airbnb's success demonstrates the power of listening to feedback and adapting swiftly to meet market needs. By enhancing visual appeal and boosting user trust through strategic pivots guided by user feedback, Airbnb became a global leader in online accommodations.
Apple's Financial Sustainability: Apple's journey under the leadership of Steve Jobs showcases the importance of strategic financial planning, adaptability, and diversification. By streamlining product lines, focusing on high-margin products, and diversifying revenue streams, Apple overcame financial challenges and maintained market leadership.
Patagonia's Legal and Ethical Commitment: Patagonia's commitment to environmental ethics and legal integrity sets a benchmark for ethical business practices. By advocating for environmental causes and ensuring supply chain transparency, Patagonia demonstrates how legal structures can support ethical business models, building trust and credibility.
Validation of Business Ideas: The entrepreneurial journey of validating a business idea is filled with learning, adaptation, and resilience. Each journey is unique, but embracing it with confidence and curiosity is key to success in the world of entrepreneurship.
Closing Remarks: The episode concludes by encouraging listeners to share the insights with aspiring entrepreneurs and to explore other episodes for more stories and insights into entrepreneurship.

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In this episode, we sit down with Blair Abee.

He is an author, poet, educator, YouTuber, and ordinary mystic. He’s written 5 best-selling books at Amazon Books on the subjects of meditation, mindfulness, manifestation, and related topics. “I am an explorer who has discovered a variety of techniques and ideas that thousands of people have found useful in their personal development.”

Blair developed Higher Consciousness Meditation, a simple but powerful technique, after many years of meditation and yoga. A traumatic year at a new job with a difficult boss who was abusing employees forced him to dive deep into his meditation practice to stay sane. As a result, he emerged with new, vibrant ways of coping with life’s challenges.

In short, he’s an observer, yogi, and a toolmaker. With unique perspectives about who we are as humans and how we can grow and evolve in this lifetime.

Our Guesthttps://www.HiCMeditation.com

Hacks to take away

Unique Meditation Process: The speaker offers a sit-down meditation process intended to bypass traditional mind training methods and provide a direct experience of illumination. This approach aims to help individuals connect with their higher consciousness without struggling to subdue the mind's chatter.
Mindfulness Practices: In addition to meditation, the speaker suggests incorporating mindfulness practices into daily life. These practices serve as reminders to reconnect with one's higher consciousness throughout the day, fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and spiritual connection.
Manifestation Technique: The speaker outlines a simple manifestation technique that involves asking for the best possible outcome in a situation, acknowledging the involvement of spirit or higher consciousness, and expressing gratitude. This approach emphasizes openness to unforeseen opportunities and outcomes guided by a higher wisdom.
Gratitude and Growth: Expressing gratitude is highlighted as a powerful way to raise consciousness and invite more positivity into one's life. The speaker shares a personal example of how challenges and setbacks can ultimately lead to unexpected opportunities for growth and gratitude.
Partnership with Higher Consciousness: The speaker emphasizes the importance of developing a partnership with one's higher consciousness or soul. By aligning with this deeper aspect of oneself, individuals can experience a sense of wholeness and integration, transcending mere human limitations.

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Join us in episode 579 of Hacks and Hobbies as we explore essential business lessons often overlooked in high school education. From understanding market demand to financial literacy and the power of networking, this episode provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts alike.

Networking Power: Vinny emphasizes the significance of networking and maintaining relationships in business. It's not just about who you know, but who knows you and how those connections can be leveraged.
Embracing Failure: Kareem's experience highlights the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity. His setback in the car detailing venture taught him valuable lessons about trust and formal agreements, shaping his future endeavors.
Continuous Learning: The podcast emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in the ever-changing business landscape. Staying informed, being open to change, and learning from the community are essential for success.
Resilience and Creativity: Failures are not the end but a stepping stone to success. They teach resilience, foster creativity, and often lead to new opportunities if approached with the right mindset.
Community Engagement: Engaging with peers, mentors, and competitors can provide valuable insights and support in navigating the complexities of the business world. The collective wisdom of one's network can be a powerful asset in business growth and development.

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In this emotionally powerful episode, I get to speak with Amanda, She shares her extraordinary journey from surviving trauma, abuse, and human trafficking to becoming an author and speaker. Join me as we explore Amanda's resilience, the harsh realities she faced, and the lessons she learned on her path to recovery and empowerment. Prepare to be inspired by this story of triumph over adversity.

Our Guest

Her primary podcast can be found at
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/amandablackwood
Her collaboration podcast is at
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growthfromdarkness
That’s a Phobia? Podcast is at
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-thats-a-phobia-121271381/
She can be reached or her books can be found on the following social media pages and websites: 
https://detailedpieces.com
https://growthfromdarkness.com
https://www.facebook.com/AmandaBlackwoodSurvivor
https://www.instagram.com/detailedpieces
https://www.linkedin.com/in/authoramandablackwood
https://twitter.com/DetailedPieces
https://www.tiktok.com/@detailedpieces
https://amandablackwoodthesurvivor.wordpress.com
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17646596.Amanda_Blackwood
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-blackwood
https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/LadyBlackwoodShop/

Setting Clear and Achievable Goals: Break down your objectives into clear and attainable goals. Avoid vague statements and define exactly what you want to achieve. For example, aim for a healthier relationship with your spouse rather than simply saying you want to "recover from the past."
Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Even if you're not naturally optimistic, work on cultivating a positive mindset. Your mindset plays a crucial role in retraining your brain and embracing change.
Focusing on Progress: It's common to underestimate your progress, especially after a bad day. Counteract this by documenting and celebrating your achievements. Write down positive experiences and revisit them during tough times to remind yourself of your growth.
Prioritizing Self-Care: Self-care is not selfish; it's self-awareness. Just like in an airplane emergency, secure your oxygen mask before assisting others. Prioritizing self-care ensures you have the energy and well-being to support your family and loved ones.
Avoiding Trauma Comparison: Trauma is not a competition. Never compare your traumatic experiences to someone else's. Each person's trauma is unique and profoundly impacts their lives. Instead, focus on empathizing and supporting one another on the path to healing.

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In this episode, I explored the world of podcast websites. Why do you need one when there are popular platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts? Discover how having your website can forge a direct connection with your audience, boost your podcast's visibility through SEO, and provide control over your narrative. Learn the keys to outstanding website design, effective navigation, and clear calls to action. Your podcast website is more than just a homepage; it's your brand's heart. Tune in to make yours truly outstanding!

Design Reflects Essence: Your podcast website's design should reflect the essence of your podcast, whether it's sleek and modern, quirky and colorful, or elegant and minimalist. Navigation should be straightforward to guide visitors effectively.
Engage with Clear Calls to Action: A cluttered or confusing website can turn potential listeners away. Include clear calls to action, like a prominent "Listen Now" button, to engage visitors and invite them to start listening.
Welcome New Listeners: Create a "Start Here" section or page featuring your top episodes to help newcomers discover the essence of your podcast without feeling overwhelmed.
Enrich with Additional Content: Beyond episodes, enrich your website with engaging blog posts related to your podcast topics, behind-the-scenes videos, detailed episode summaries, and episode transcripts to add depth and accessibility to your site.
Foster Interaction and Regular Updates: Add features like a comment section, a forum, or an invitation to subscribe to your newsletter to keep listeners engaged. Regularly update your website with fresh content to signal activity and growth to both listeners and search engines.

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In this episode, we're joined by Kerry, a seasoned executive consultant from Potential to Reality Consulting. We explore the power of embracing change and driving business transformation.

Kerry shares his journey, from childhood experiences to his career in technology and consulting, all while navigating the ever-changing landscape of innovation. Discover valuable insights on adapting to change and leading teams towards a brighter future. Tune in now!

Where to reach our Guest

website is https://makingitreality.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass/

Hacks to take away:

Leadership Engagement: The leader is responsible for driving change within an organization and must be actively engaged with the entire company for the change to become permanent.
Alignment from Top to Bottom: Achieving transformation requires aligning everyone in the organization towards a common goal. This involves identifying core values and focusing on what will lead to future success while de-emphasizing less important aspects.
Change is a Cycle: Change and transformation are not one-time events. They are cyclical, and organizations must be prepared to transition between periods of performance and transformation as the world evolves.
Childhood Dream: Kerry, the guest, always wanted to be an astronaut when he was a child, but he ultimately pursued a different career path.
Star Wars Influence: Kerry mentions that he finds inspiration in the Star Wars saga, which explores themes of good versus evil, persistence, and the closeness of these concepts in real life.

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In this special episode, I reflect on the remarkable journey of 2023 and offer insights into the exciting adventures, learnings, and connections made throughout the year. From podcasting events to personal development, teaching, acting, and community engagement, discover the diverse experiences that enriched this transformative year. Join me as I share stories, lessons, and glimpses of what the future holds for Hacks and Hobbies in 2024.

Reflecting on a Year of Growth: The podcast host reflects on the remarkable journey of 2023, highlighting events, collaborations, and achievements. These include attending various podcast and business events, recording numerous episodes, conducting discovery calls, helping podcasters set up studios, speaking at podcasting events, and teaching business to high school students.
Diverse Episode Themes: The podcast covered diverse themes in 2023, including personal development, overcoming life's challenges, work-life balance, technology's impact, health and wellness, and the creative processes of artists and musicians.
Transition to Group Discovery Calls: A shift was made from one-on-one discovery calls to group discovery sessions, enabling broader and more dynamic interactions with the audience and fellow podcasters.
Enriching Mastermind Calls: Participation in over 150 mastermind calls provided opportunities for collaborative problem-solving and idea exchange, enriching the podcast content with valuable insights and stories.
Looking Forward to 2024: The host previews 2024, promising exciting topics, guest episodes, and surprises for the audience while expressing gratitude for the support and engagement of listeners, inviting them to share their favorite moments and expectations for the upcoming year.

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In this episode, we explore the extraordinary career journey of Philip Van Dusen , a creative professional with a diverse background in design, teaching, and entrepreneurship.

From starting out as a painter to overseeing global design at PepsiCo, Philip shares his insights and wisdom about embracing creativity, making strategic career shifts, and thriving in the ever-evolving creative industry. Whether you're an aspiring artist, designer, or entrepreneur, Philip's story is sure to inspire and motivate you on your creative journey.

Our Guest

linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen
philipvandusen.com/ (Portfolio)
youtube.com/c/philipvandusen (YouTube Channel)
philipvandusen.com/work-2 (Portfolio)

Hacks to take away

Know Your Competition: Understanding your competition is crucial, whether you're a personal brand, small business, or a solopreneur. Conducting a competitive audit can provide valuable insights into what your competitors are doing, their products or services, their online presence, and how they engage with their audience. This knowledge helps you position yourself more effectively in your market.
Growth is Pain: Embracing discomfort and stepping outside your comfort zone is essential for personal and professional growth. Trying new things, taking risks, and pushing your boundaries can lead to significant personal and business development. Growth often involves facing challenges and embracing the discomfort that comes with them.
Personal Branding: Building a personal brand is essential, even for employees. Companies increasingly value employees with strong personal brands. Developing a personal brand involves defining your value, purpose, mission, and creating a visible expertise in your field. It's about showcasing your unique qualities and expertise to stand out in your industry.
Personal Brand Wheel: The Personal Brand Wheel is a tool to simplify the complex process of personal branding. It includes four quadrants: Foundation (your story and purpose), Omnipresence (where and how you show up), Engagement (how you distribute content and engage with your audience), and Transformation (capturing the impact and transformations you create). This tool helps individuals assess and improve their personal brand strategy.
Desire to Learn to Fly: Philip expressed a desire to learn how to fly, specifically to become a pilot. He sees it as a hobby he hasn't pursued due to the significant time and financial commitments required. Despite his extensive list of hobbies and experiences, becoming a pilot remains an unfulfilled aspiration.

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In this episode, we're joined by a true trailblazer, Bob, who has been influencing and inspiring millions online for decades. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane through Bob's fascinating origin story. From music and newspapers to books and YouTube, Bob has harnessed the power of positivity to help people live their best lives. Discover how he became a pioneer in the online world and learn valuable insights about personal development and online influence.

Bob Baker also helps creative entrepreneurs and heart-centered business people attract a soul-aligned audience of raving fans and paying customers – without feeling spammy, boastful, or overwhelmed. His YouTube channel gets more than 1 million views per month, and his Affirmation Meditation podcast just surpassed 5 million downloads. He's also a musician, visual artist, actor, and the author of 16 books. This is gonna be an awesome conversation!

Our Guest

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@BobBaker/videos
Magnetize Your Tribe advice
https://BobBakerInspiration.com/heart
Bob's book on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/author/bob-baker
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mrbuzzfactor/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/buzzfactor/Hacks to take away:

Start Before You're Ready: Don't wait for the perfect moment to pursue your ideas. Begin with small steps even if you're unsure about the whole process.
Consistency and Repetition: Success often comes from consistently working on your goals over time. Discipline and regular effort can lead to significant achievements.
Understanding Wants vs. Needs: When creating something to monetize, consider whether there's a demand (want) for it rather than just a need. People are more likely to pay for what they want.
Positioning Your Message: Deliver what people want while also addressing their needs. Position your message in a way that resonates with your audience's desires.
Keyword Optimization and SEO: Pay attention to the words and phrases people are actively searching for online. Use these keywords in your content to make it discoverable by your target audience.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Matt Crump. He is a highly accomplished professional with multiple certifications and expertise in various fields. He is a Board Certified NLP Practitioner, AMA Certified Hypnotherapy, and Timeline Therapy Therapist.

Furthermore, he is a renowned NLP Coach, empowering individuals in both their personal and professional lives. With his extensive experience, he has authored and published books, become an international best-selling author, delivered impactful speeches, and created engaging social media content. Matt Crump is also a proficient Marketing and Branding Specialist, exceptional Graphic Designer, and skilled Webmaster.

As the Host of The Hope Revealed Podcast Network, he continues to inspire and uplift others. Recently, he has triumphed over his 12-year-long battle with cancer and now serves as the CEO/Founder of the Veteran Coaching Alliance, supporting veterans, active duty military personnel, first responders, and their families.

Our Guest

https://veteran-alliance.us
https://mattcrump.tvHacks to take away:

Be Yourself: The first key point is to be authentic and true to yourself. Avoid trying to emulate others or constantly seeking advice from gurus. You are unique, so focus on your own path and what feels right for you.
Don't Go It Alone: Just like Jesus had disciples and the Lone Ranger had Tonto, don't try to tackle everything by yourself. Find an accountability partner or a mentor who can help you stay on track and focused on your goals.
Stay in Your Lane: Focus on your vision and mission, and don't get distracted by what others are doing. It's important to define your own path and stick to it, even if it means making mistakes along the way.
Embrace Failure: Failure is a natural part of the journey to success. Instead of fearing it, embrace failure as an opportunity to learn and grow. Michael Jordan's story of countless missed shots before success is a testament to this principle.
Lay Down Your Pride: Pride can be a roadblock to progress. Don't let your ego prevent you from seeking help or collaborating with others. Sometimes, letting go of your pride is the first step toward achieving your goals.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Emanuel Rose, a renowned author, speaker, and marketing expert with over three decades of experience in cutting-edge marketing strategies.

Emanuel is the founder and CEO of Strategic eMarketing, a successful digital marketing agency helping clients from 1 million to 25 million in revenue achieve their goals through authentic storytelling and result-driven marketing campaigns.

With a background in psychology and a passion for exploring the natural world, Emanuel brings a unique human-centered approach to marketing in the digital age. He's an accomplished author of books like "Authenticity-Marketing to Generation Z" and "The Social Media Edge," providing practical insights to help businesses connect authentically.

Emanuel has distinguished himself as an innovative thought leader leveraging the power of digital marketing, social media, employee advocacy, and now artificial intelligence. His strategic thinking helps clients stay ahead of marketing trends to drive business growth.

When he's not ideating game-changing marketing strategies, you can find Emanuel recharging in nature, wandering towering forests, fly fishing, or absorbing the ocean's energy.

I'm thrilled to have Emanuel on the show today to share his marketing wisdom, stories, and advice for succeeding with authentic marketing in the age of AI.

Our Guest

emanuelrose.comHacks to take away:

Marketing is crucial for business survival, and it should be a top priority after developing a product.
Using tools like ClipScribe can help streamline content creation. You can record a video with your message, and ClipScribe can automatically generate titles and transcripts, making it easy to repurpose content for blogs, social media, and YouTube.
Simplicity and precision are valuable qualities, inspired by the beauty and efficiency of nature.
Emmanuel wishes he had picked up playing the guitar as a hobby.
In his childhood, Emmanuel wanted to be a tight end for the Oakland Raiders, back when they were in Oakland. His current favorite TV shows include "Jack Reacher" and "Bosch."

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In this episode, we get to speak with Matthew Gartland. He is an entrepreneur with 10+ years experience and 4 exits to date. His career spans the media/education, tech, and e-commerce markets. He specializes in leadership, business, product, and finance. Today he serves as the CEO of SPI Media, a pioneering brand in the creator economy. He's also an advisor and investor in creator-focused tech startups such as Circle, Supercast, Karat, HeySummit, and Elective.

Matthew shares his remarkable journey from the corporate world to the dynamic realm of online entrepreneurship. Discover how he leveraged the power of content, community building, and tech innovation to thrive in this digital age. If you're looking to make the leap from the 9-to-5 to entrepreneurship or seeking strategies to supercharge your business, this episode is a must-listen.

Our Guesthttps://linkedin.com/in/mattgartland
https://smartpassiveincome.comHacks to take away:

Surround Yourself with Key People: Consider the people you surround yourself with, as they have a significant impact on your growth. Join professional communities or find business partners who align with your goals and challenge your thinking.
Revisit Your Goals: Regularly revisit and refine your goals. Focus on three quantifiable objectives for the next year to keep yourself centered and avoid distractions masquerading as opportunities.
Calendar Management: Review and optimize your weekly calendar. Create an ideal weekly schedule that aligns with your goals and make necessary adjustments to your current calendar to ensure your time is well-spent.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Donna Dube. She is a certified Director of Operations and business growth strategist who works with established online service-based business owners who are ready to make a bigger impact and maximize their profit. By leveraging their time, talent, and tactics Donna helps business owners go from solopreneurs to confident CEO without sacrificing their lives, health, or relationships.

Donna shares her unique journey, from working in the medical field to homeschooling her children, and ultimately, diving into the world of business. She discusses the challenges she faced and how she found the balance between work and family life. Donna reveals valuable insights on time management, delegation, and scaling your business effectively. If you're an entrepreneur looking to regain control of your time and accelerate your business growth, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and discover the secrets to success!

Our Guest

website: www.ceoamplify.ca
FB: https://www.facebook.com/donna.dube.96/Hacks to take away:

CEO Power Hour: Donna suggests dedicating a recurring, non-negotiable hour each week to review the past week's business activities and set three priorities for the upcoming week. This helps in aligning tasks with goals and maintaining focus.
Scheduling Ninja: Donna emphasizes the importance of taking control of your calendar by blocking off personal time, family time, and specific hours when you are available for clients and team members. This approach ensures that you proactively manage your time instead of being reactive to others' demands.
Strategic To-Do List: Donna advises tackling tasks on your to-do list strategically by prioritizing activities that align with your CEO role and provide a return on investment. This approach ensures that your time is spent on high-impact activities.
Planning for Success: Donna underscores the significance of planning, quoting Brian Tracy, who said, "If you spend an hour planning, it saves you 10 hours of implementing." Effective planning helps optimize your time and productivity.
Personal Journey: Donna shares her personal journey from starting as a nurse to becoming a CEO and offers insights into how she transitioned from being a solopreneur to effectively managing her time and team, which can resonate with others seeking similar growth.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Michaell Magrutsche. He is a strategist, multidisciplinary artist, Creativity-Awareness Educator, strategist (private, corporate, and political) speaker, and author.

Michaell works on raising awareness of our limitless human potential. Dyslexia/dysgraphia forced Michaell to develop an awareness to see the world purely from a human perspective which allowed him to survive. Today, Michaell’s unique perspective allows him to contribute to almost every topic. Michaell is an advocate for understanding neurodiversity.

Michaell is self-taught and wrote 6 books about art and humanity, man-made systems, and human inclusivity. Creating art further taught him to understand the nuances of human-centric vs system-relevant living.

In his book The Smart of Art, Michaell refines the misunderstanding of why 97-99% of artists worldwide exist around the poverty level.

In over 200 guest appearances since March 2022, Michell talks about his journey of not being able to system navigate and how you can see every issue from a human-centric and system-relevant perspective.

Our Guest

https://MICHAELLM.com

Hacks to take away:

In real life, doing the right things like paying taxes or obeying traffic rules often goes unrewarded, which highlights the need for systemic updates in society.
Michael hosts the "Smart of Art" podcast, where he shares 30-second quotes focusing on the true value of art creation, encouraging listeners to reflect on the content.
Michael emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, recognizing that each individual is unique with their own perspective on life.
He advocates for a shift from system-relevant thinking to a more human-centric approach, where systems adapt to support individuals' needs, such as accommodating parents taking care of sick children.
Michael encourages everyone to embrace their creativity, reminding us that art is a part of being human, and expressing oneself through various creative outlets is a way to explore one's uniqueness.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the entrepreneurial journey of our guest, Teresa Edmond. From discovering her passion for words while editing dissertations to becoming a bestselling ghostwriter, Teresa's journey is filled with valuable insights. We discuss the importance of understanding your audience and share tips on conquering content challenges. Teresa also talks about her passion project, 'Boss Responses,' a podcast that helps freelancers and small business owners navigate client relationships and communication. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice!

Our Guest

Websites:
www.bossresponses.com
www.edmondwriting.com
Social Media!
Instagram: @bossresponses
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/treasaedmond/Hacks to take away:

Consistency is key in content creation. Posting one high-quality piece of content per week can be highly effective, especially if you're just starting.
Tailor your content to your audience. Understand your audience's needs, preferences, and pain points, and create content that resonates with them. Newsletters are a versatile tool for delivering tailored content.
Create and post content where your audience is most active. Don't spread yourself too thin on multiple platforms. Focus your efforts on the platforms where your target audience spends the most time.
Content is a relationship. Consistency and trust-building through content are crucial for building strong relationships with your audience.
Embrace opportunities to pivot and expand your skills, just as Teresa did when she transitioned from editing dissertations to becoming a bestselling ghostwriter and content strategist. Flexibility and continuous learning are essential in the ever-evolving world of content creation.

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In this episode, we got to speak with Matt Shoup. Matt is a Jesus Follower, husband, father, serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, Spain aficionado, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Matt has spent the last two decades growing multiple companies and is passionate to make the world a better place. Matt shares insights from the jiu jitsu mats and how they relate to leadership through his Gentle Art of Leadership program. Matt recently launched the book Painted Baby: Connect with Clients Through Brave and Vulnerable Storytelling.

Get ready for valuable insights that can transform your approach to business and life.

Our Guest

www.mattshoup.com

Hacks to take away

No Get Rich Quick: Success doesn't happen overnight. There's no such thing as a get-rich-quick scheme. Achieving greatness takes time, hard work, and perseverance. Rejection is a part of the journey, and it's essential to remember that nothing worthwhile comes without its challenges.
Think in Decades, Not Days: When pursuing your goals, it's crucial to have a long-term perspective. Rather than focusing on short-term gains or quick fixes, think about where you want to be in a decade. This perspective shift can help you make more strategic decisions and stay committed to your vision.
Keep It Simple: In business, simplicity can be powerful. Instead of overcomplicating your strategies, focus on the fundamentals. Understand what you do, who you help, and where your target audience is. Engage in conversations, be unique, and establish personal connections with potential clients or customers.
Surround Yourself with Positivity: To maintain a positive and growth-oriented mindset, surround yourself with positive influences. Seek out mentors who can guide you on your journey. Eliminate negativity from your life, whether by setting boundaries with negative individuals or reducing exposure to negative information.
Mentorship Matters: Don't underestimate the value of having a mentor. Seek guidance from experienced individuals who can share their knowledge and insights. Mentorship can be a powerful way to accelerate your personal and professional growth.

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In this episode, we got to speak with Bob Gentle. Bob has worked in the field of digital marketing for nearly twenty years, most of the time running his agency.

He now works with a handful of corporate clients but focuses on helping personal brand entrepreneurs fine-tune their product or business model, then find and build an audience online and compete against larger businesses with deeper pockets.

He does this through niche personal brand agency services, speaking, consulting, and workshops as well as group-based or one-on-one programs of hybrid coaching, consulting, and training.

Alongside this, he hosts the ‘The Personal Brand Entrepreneur Show’. Rated in the global top 2% of all podcasts ( Listenotes ), Bob interviews trailblazing creators, niche influencers, consultants, and business owners.

While the podcast scratches the curiosity itch’ for Bob, it also fuels and shapes his client work, keeping him very current and connected to what’s working ‘right now’.

Bob lives in Scotland with his wife and is a keen snowboarder, former search and rescue team leader, and British army reservist. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration!

Our Guest

Website : amplifyme.agency

Twitter : @bobgentle

Instagram : @bobgentle

Youtube : Youtube.com/c/bobgentle

Linkedin : linkedin.com/in/bobgentle/

Email : bob@amplifyme.agency

Pricing Strategy Hack: When discussing pricing with potential clients, rather than asking for their budget directly, suggest a price range and ask how they feel about it. This approach helps gauge their comfort level with pricing without making them reveal their budget upfront.
Physical Space for Big Ideas: Big ideas, whether for a business or a creative project, benefit from physical space. Using tools like sticky notes and walls allows these ideas to grow over time, as you engage with them regularly. Physical reminders trigger your unconscious mind and foster creativity.
Designing Your Luck: Your reticular activating system plays a crucial role in recognizing opportunities. When you prepare for opportunities by having clear plans and descriptions, your brain becomes attuned to spotting them. This is akin to designing your luck by being ready for what you seek.
Manifesting Through Preparation: By preparing for opportunities, you effectively manifest them. When your unconscious brain knows what to look for, it will surface relevant opportunities when you need them. This principle underscores the importance of being ready and intentional in your pursuits.
The Dream 100 Networking Tactic: Create a list of influential individuals, your "Dream 100," who could significantly impact your life or business. By acknowledging their importance and taking intentional steps to connect with them, you tap into the power of the reticular activating system, potentially opening doors to transformative opportunities.

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In this episode, we got to speak with Chase Neely. He is the Co-Founder and President of Leverage Brands. By trade and training, Chase is an intellectual property attorney who helps grammy award-winning songwriters, producers, New York Times bestselling authors, and other creative professionals at the intersection between their business and their art. Leverage is the third company Chase founded. He started his own law firm in 2012. Then, in 2016, Chase founded Kirkwood Business Management, Inc., a tax strategy and preparation firm for creative professionals, which he sold in 2019.

Our GuestLeverageBrands.co
Linkedin.com/in/ChaseNeelyHacks to take away

Test and Iterate: In both marketing and business operations, testing and iterating are crucial. Marketing, in particular, is an inexact science, and you won't know what works until you test different strategies and make improvements based on the results.
Measure What Matters: Focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) that are vital for your business. Measuring results is essential, but it's equally important to measure the right things that directly impact your goals.
Take Time to Improve and Invent: When you're stuck or facing challenges, it's essential to step away and take some time to dream and invent new solutions. Sometimes, a break or change in perspective can lead to breakthroughs.
Authenticity is Key: Building a personal brand, just like a business, requires authenticity. Your mission and core values should guide your decisions, and you shouldn't compromise your authenticity for short-term gains.
Continuous Improvement: Building a personal brand or business is an incremental process. Small, continuous improvements over time can lead to significant growth and success. It's about the journey, not just the destination.

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MMA Fighter +Social Worker +Writer & Business OwnerHaving worked for diverse, multi-million dollar organizations, Amanda brings expert insight and writing skills to the table. Her experiences working in and with international agencies have broadened her perspective and taken her work to unprecedented levels.She has an impeccable track record of helping businesses transcend their peaks and develop new, sustainable growth through riveting copy, engaging and original content creation, and excellent communication/marketing strategies.Saying 'yes' where others might have said 'no' has given her many unique opportunities, relationships, and experiences:Working undercover with anti-sex trafficking organizationsCreating peacekeeping agreements between war generalsWriting bi-partisan federal legislationActing as an elite marketing advisorHer first self published book Subconsciously Conscious was published in Dec 2019 with a 2nd edition to be public Fall 2020.Her second book is a horror novel Down the Road, set to be published by Fall 2020.Our guesthttps://www.inkeryco.com/https://www.instagram.com/amandacat/Hacks to take away: Creating Meaningful Routines: Establish routines that genuinely work for you, such as starting your day with non-work activities that get your creative juices flowing. Avoid simply following trendy routines. Time Blocking for Productivity: Implement time blocking on your calendar to allocate specific periods for different types of tasks, like meetings, money-generating activities, and networking. Color coding can help you visualize how you're spending your time. Decompression and Recap: Take time to decompress at the end of your workday and reflect on what you've accomplished. Review your tasks for the next day to ensure a smooth transition between work and personal life, preventing stress from affecting your relationships. Transitioning to Family Time: Transitioning from work mode to family time can be challenging. Create a structured transition process to be fully present with your loved ones and maintain a balanced life. Work-Life Balance and Value: Understand that work-life balance doesn't necessarily mean equal time for each aspect of your life. It's about allocating your energy to create stability and peace, prioritizing what holds the most value for you personally.Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacksandhobbies/message

In this episode, we get to speak with Karim Kerachni. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and rediscover Karim's remarkable origin story, filled with international experiences and lessons learned from diverse backgrounds.

Karim shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a cleaning business and transitioning into partnership-driven ventures. Learn how failures, trust, and detailed agreements have shaped his path to success. Tune in for valuable takeaways on building a thriving business!

Our guestInfo.propertyguys.com/Mass
Email: kkerachni@propertyguys.com
Lkdn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-kerachni-m-b-a-93172a57Hacks to take away:

Surround Yourself with the Right People:
- Surrounding yourself with mentors, like-minded individuals, and experts in your field is crucial for personal and business growth. Building a network of supportive and knowledgeable people can provide valuable insights and opportunities.
- Set Clear Goals and Create an Action Plan:
- Having a clear vision and well-defined goals is essential. However, it's equally important to create a detailed action plan with specific steps to achieve those goals. A goal without a plan remains a dream.
- Embrace Honesty, Trust, and Ethics:
- Upholding honesty, trustworthiness, and ethical conduct in business is not only morally sound but also essential for long-term success. Being truthful and ethical in your dealings will build a positive reputation and trust with clients and partners.
- Practice Gratitude and Contentment:
- Expressing gratitude for what you have, both personally and professionally, is important. Contentment with your current situation and recognizing your blessings can foster a positive mindset and lead to more success.
- Relinquish Control and Trust in a Higher Power:
- Acknowledging that not everything is within your control can alleviate stress and anxiety. Trusting in a higher power, seeking guidance, and putting in your best effort can help you navigate challenges and achieve your goals with peace of mind.

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In this episode, we dive into the world of college planning and financial futures with our guest, Brad. He shares his journey from being an engineer to a college planning expert, offering valuable insights into the challenges parents face when preparing for their children's education and ensuring their retirement security.

Brad explains his holistic approach to college funding, emphasizing the importance of finding the right fit for your child's education and aligning it with your long-term financial goals. Discover how to strike the perfect balance between investing in higher education and safeguarding your retirement. Tune in for actionable advice and a fresh perspective on college planning.

Our Guest

https://tamingthehighcostofcollege.com

https://www.facebook.com/TamingTheHighCostOfCollege

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taming-the-high-cost-of-college/

Hacks to take away:

Start Early: Begin college planning early, ideally in the junior year of high school. Create a school list, consider test scores, and start thinking about scholarships. Planning early will help streamline the process in the senior year.
Understand the Finances: Gain a clear understanding of your financial situation. Determine your budget and whether you qualify for need-based or merit-based aid. Decide whether you'll navigate the process on your own, take a course, or hire an expert.
Embrace Flexibility: College planning is a dynamic process. Be prepared to adjust your plan based on new information and your student's changing preferences. College visits and experiences may lead to shifts in your approach.
Test Optional Isn't Always the Best Option: While some colleges offer test-optional admissions, carefully consider whether this is the right choice for your student. Test scores can still be important for admissions and scholarships at some institutions.
Recognize That Many Students Are Undecided: Understand that many students, especially high school juniors, may not have a clear career path or college preference. It's normal for them to explore options, so be flexible and open to adjusting your plan as they gain more clarity.

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of scalar energy with guest Tom. Scalar energy is the energy of the sun and stars, offering immense potential for free and clean energy.

Tom shares insights into the history of scalar energy, its connection to Nikola Tesla's work, and its potential applications in solving the global energy crisis.

Discover how scalar energy can revolutionize our energy sources and what steps are being taken to make it accessible. Tune in to explore the possibilities of a world powered by scalar energy.

Our Guest

www.scalarlight.com

https://www.facebook.com/experiencescalar/

https://www.instagram.com/scalarlight/

https://twitter.com/light_scalar

Hacks to take away:

Hack Your Mind and Emotions: Scalar energy plays a fundamental role in our thinking and emotions. By harnessing and controlling your thoughts and feelings, you can enhance your life.
Scalar Energy's Role in Brain Function: Scalar energy is responsible for the creative and cognitive abilities of the mind. It enables us to think, project, compute, and memorize.
Scalar Energy in Heart Function: Scalar energy also plays a role in regulating the circadian rhythm and heartbeat. It provides the information necessary for our hearts to function.
Setting Meaningful Goals: Having clear and realistic goals can keep you focused and on track in life. These goals act as guideposts and help ensure a productive life.
Connection with God through Scalar Energy: Scalar energy is considered a means through which God communicates with us. It's described as an immutable tool, and understanding this connection can be a powerful takeaway.

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In this episode, we speak with Nicknamed Mr. Consistency, Michal Stawicki is a bestselling author in the personal development field and a business coach. He is obsessed with changing the world through daily habits, starting with his habits and his world.

In the last decade, he published 19 books, sold over 84,000 copies of them, created dozens of new good habits, coached over 100 people in developing new habits, started a book advertising business, and quit his day job as a database administrator.

Michal preaches and practices consistent daily action. He believes this is the means to achieve success in any area of life, from parenting to business.

Our Guestexpandbeyondyourself.com

Hacks to take away:

Effective Book Marketing Focus: Concentrate your energy and effort on your book's description, particularly the headline and the call to action at the end. The headline should encapsulate the ultimate premise of your book, while the call to action should clearly instruct readers to buy your book and provide a compelling reason to do so.
Habit Development for Transformation: Developing good habits is more effective than trying to break bad ones. Focusing on developing new habits allows you to channel your energy positively and gradually starve the old, undesirable habits.
Start Small with Tiny Habits: Begin your journey towards developing good habits by starting small. BJ Fogg's concept of "Tiny Habits" recommends taking small steps, which can lead to significant changes over time.
Self-Care and Productivity for Solopreneurs: If you're a solopreneur or small business owner, remember that you are your business. Prioritize self-care, including physical and mental health, and create whitespace in your schedule for reflection. These moments of stillness often lead to creative insights.
Take Care of Yourself: Your well-being is essential for your business's success. Schedule time for self-care, such as walks, naps, journaling, and meditation. Treat these activities as obligations to ensure you prioritize your health and productivity.

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In this episode, we have a special guest, Steve, joining us. Steve is an experienced entrepreneur in the landscape architecture industry. He's faced numerous challenges and setbacks but has always come out stronger. In this episode, Steve shares his incredible journey, the highs, the lows, and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. So, grab a seat and get ready for an inspiring conversation!

Our Guest

linkedin.com/in/stevegriggsdesignstevegriggsdesign.com (Personal)

stevegriggsdesign.com/portal (Blog)

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Hacks to take away:

Business Hack: Do What You Say You're Going to Do: The most significant hack for getting business success is always doing what you promise without excuses. Consistently delivering on your commitments builds trust, leads to referrals, and fosters repeat business.
Establish Credibility with a Book: Writing a book instantly elevates your credibility in your field. People are more inclined to hire someone who has authored a book on the subject, as it positions you as an expert in your industry.
Financial Acumen is Vital: Keeping a close eye on your finances and understanding the financial aspects of your business is crucial. Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of neglecting their finances, which can lead to problems. Understanding cash flow and managing money wisely is key to success.
Learning from Others' Mistakes: Entrepreneurship is challenging, but you can make it easier by learning from the mistakes of others. Instead of trying to figure everything out on your own, seek guidance and knowledge from those who have already been through similar challenges.
Passion and Persistence: Entrepreneurship is not just about making money; it's about pursuing your passion with persistence. Even when faced with difficulties, having the determination to push through and never give up is crucial for long-term success.

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Andrea Johnson empowers executives and founders to lead with authenticity, conviction, and confidence so they can make a positive impact on their lives, organizations, and communities. As an adoptive parent, who grew up internationally, navigating mental and physical wellness, she learned that emotional resilience must be earned. The process of uncovering and understanding the significance of her Core Values became the key to the process that allows her clients to do the same.Andrea works with leaders who feel stifled and have grown unsatisfied with their current level of influence. She facilitates improved communication and corporate culture by working within teams. Her passion is equipping female leaders to define a new culture by trusting their own ability to think critically, create imaginatively, and lead effectively.

Our Guest

linkedin.com/in/andrea-johnson-the-intentional-optimist
johncmaxwellgroup.com/andreajohnson (Other) AndreaOptimist

Hacks to take away:

Use real-world examples and analogies to make conversations more understandable to a broader audience.
Develop the habit of asking "why" to understand the impact you're having on others and your surroundings.
Regularly reflect on your experiences to enhance critical thinking and decision-making.
Know your core values, as they provide clarity in relationships and decision-making.
Understanding personality types, such as Human Design, can improve communication and relationships, especially with children.

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Alice Boll is the host of the ScrapHappy membership, a community for scrapbookers. Alice helps people document their stories and photos in fun and creative ways. She also hosts the ScrapHappier podcast to inspire scrapbookers to make layouts they love.

Our GuestScrapHappy.org
On IG: @alicebollHacks to take away:

Have Fun: Enjoyment is a key element in any creative or business endeavor. If you're having fun, it's more likely that others will enjoy it too. Ensure that you're enjoying the work you're doing in your community or business.
Avoid Overloading: Sometimes, the temptation is to provide too much content or events, thinking it will enhance the user experience. However, overloading can overwhelm your audience. Find the right balance to keep them engaged without making them feel like they're missing out.
Seek Help: Don't be afraid to ask for help or outsource tasks that you're not comfortable with or don't enjoy. This could be technical assistance, writing, editing, or any aspect of your business that you find challenging.
Establish Credibility: In creative and artistic domains, building credibility is crucial. This can be achieved through education, experience, or both. Having knowledge about your craft can help you guide and assist others effectively.
Embrace Technology: Utilize technology, especially social media, to showcase your creative work. Having a plan for how you'll use social media to connect with your audience is vital, as visual appeal is essential in artistic businesses.

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Known as the Godfather of LinkedIn Video and one of the world’s top video marketing experts, Brian has been on the Internet since it was green screen and chat rooms and has 21 years of proven Digital Marketing experience strategizing with IR500 and Fortune 500 brands across the globe.

A Forbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Top Voice, Brian is the Founder & CEO of Voice Your Vibe. He serves on a number of Boards and is a trusted Advisor and mentor to founders and companies across the world.
Named a 2019 LinkedIn Video Creator of the Year, Brian is one of the pioneering Top LinkedIn Video and LinkedInLIVE Creators in the world and is a sought-after international speaker who does speaking engagements throughout the year. In July 2019, he broke the #LinkedInLIVE record, broadcasting live for more than 4 hours.
Through workshops and 1-on-1 mastery coaching, Brian teaches Founders and C-Suite Executives who want to find their voice, show up and don't know how - how to voice their vibe, attract their tribe, and tell a story that people will fall in love with on LinkedIn through video.

Our Guestwitter, Instagram, all social channels: @voiceyourvibe #voiceyourvibe
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/brianschulman and Voice Your Vibe
Facebook: Brian Schulman and Voice Your VibeHacks to take away:

Embrace Challenges for Growth: Like a rubber band, challenges may pull us back, but it's not to hold us back. Instead, they provide the power and growth we need.
Mindset Shift: When you doubt yourself, take a deep breath, smile, and offer gratitude. Know that what lies ahead can be better than you imagine.
Importance of Surrounding Yourself: Surround yourself with like-minded people who share a growth mindset. They can guide you and support you through your journey.
Self-Care is Vital: Self-care is crucial for creators and entrepreneurs. Just as plants need rest during certain seasons, individuals need breaks to rejuvenate and plan for future growth.
Self-Compassion and Forgiveness: Don't let past mistakes define your self-worth. Self-compassion involves recognizing that making mistakes is part of growth, and forgiveness, especially of oneself, is essential on the journey.

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In this episode, join us as we dive deep into the journey of Ken, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for helping CEOs and business owners level up their companies. Ken shares his origin story, growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, and how he initially followed the corporate path before venturing into the world of entrepreneurship.

Discover the challenges, successes, and pivotal moments that shaped his path, and learn valuable lessons about building teams, overcoming obstacles, and thriving as an entrepreneur. If you're on the journey from corporate to entrepreneurship or seeking insights on how to make that transition successfully, this episode is a must-listen.

Our Guesthttps://www.theshiftspot.com/ken/

Hacks to take away:

Surround yourself with professionals and experts, and seek out coaches, advisors, and communities like the Shift Spot for guidance and support.
Ensure you have the right people in the right positions within your company; avoid hiring solely based on personal relationships, as this can hinder business growth.
Use data-driven decision-making in your business rather than relying solely on gut feelings or intuition; make informed choices to increase your chances of success.
Be cautious about who you hire and know when to let go of employees who are not a good fit for your company, even if it's difficult.
Avoid costly legal and business pitfalls by thoroughly vetting employees and conducting due diligence in your hiring processes to prevent potential issues like embezzlement or fraud.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Nick, the founder of Book Thinkers, a company that's changing the game for authors and readers alike. Nick shares his inspiring journey from non-reader to book enthusiast and entrepreneur.

Discover how he turned his passion for books into a thriving business that helps authors reach their audiences. We discuss the power of personal development, the magic of the right book at the right time, and how marketing and promotion can make or break your book's success.

If you're an aspiring author or a book lover, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and learn how to unleash your inner author.

Where to reach our guest:

linkedin.com/in/bookthinkersbookthinkers.com (Company)

Hacks to take away:

Reading with Intention: Set specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your reading to translate information into actionable steps.
Schedule Reading Time: Replace low-impact activities like scrolling on social media with 15 minutes of reading in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening to read more books throughout the year.
Listening to Books: Utilize audiobooks during activities like commuting to maximize your reading time.
Accountability Groups: Build an accountability group with motivated friends to read books together, set goals, and discuss how to implement what you learn.
Quote Living Authors: When referencing quotes in your work or sharing insights, consider quoting living authors who are more likely to engage with and promote your content.

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Nate knows from experience that consistently securing perfect-fit clients is the best thing you can do for your business.

In 2021, studies show that only 12% of customers believe a business is "Customer First". This means 88% of businesses have hindrances in client acquisition, retention, and referrals.

Nate teaches entrepreneurs effective strategies to attract ideal clients, achieve consistent growth with high-quality customers, identify and remove bottlenecks, and build a fulfilling business.

Where to reach our guest:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/conversion-marketing/
https://www.facebook.com/Natejmorse
https://www.instagram.com/nate_morse/
https://twitter.com/TheMorseForce

Hacks to take away:

Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile for Search: Ensure your LinkedIn profile is set up properly because people are likely to Google you. It should reflect the stages of the buyer's journey and be better than your competitors' profiles.
Leverage the Bio Line: The bio line next to your picture is valuable. Use it to engage people, ask questions, and direct them to visit your pinned or featured posts. It's an underutilized tool for conversion.
Enhance Your LinkedIn Experience Section: In this section, instead of just stating your role as "founder," list the outcomes and skills your business has. This will improve your visibility on search engines and LinkedIn itself.
Consider the Impact of Clients on Your Business: Clients significantly influence your business and personal life. They form a mini-mastermind group around you. So, consider the culture they bring and how they affect your team and overall business.
Setting Boundaries with Clients: It's important to set boundaries with clients. Liberating yourself by communicating your operational boundaries can help maintain a healthy client relationship. If a client consistently disrespects these boundaries, it might be best to let them go.

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In this episode, we sit down with David Dippong. David is the go-to resource for real estate needs in Southern California from Los Angeles to Orange County. Working with the Cømpass real estate brokerage, he specializes in residential single & multi-family purchases, sales, and investments.
David helps high & low-income individuals plan for, create, and acquire a diverse residential property portfolio that meets their investment & financial freedom goals. He works every day to help his exclusive clients achieve a higher level of real estate education, buy their first/second/third home, and actively leverage their real estate to build long-term, multi-generational wealth.

Our GuestWebsite: https://dippongrealestate.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dippongrealestatela/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dippongrealestatela
Youtube: https://youtube.com/@dippongrealestateLA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidDippong
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2AELP7EtWwrEl33U0dNVXZ?si=99e6f7e33ffb4353Hacks to take away;

Leverage Downpayment Assistance Programs: Many areas offer downpayment assistance programs that can significantly help individuals save for their first home. These programs may take time to qualify for, but it's worth being in line for them while you continue to save on your own.
Consider Multi-Unit Properties: Buying a two-unit, three-unit, or four-unit property can be a smart strategy. You'll only be responsible for a portion of the total mortgage, and the additional units can help cover costs. Renting out rooms or units can help you save money while building equity.
Leverage Real Estate as Good Debt: Real estate can be leveraged more than many other investments because it's considered "good debt." Owning property can lead to a significant drop in your cost of living once it's paid off.
Build Relationships with Real Estate Professionals: Building long-term relationships with real estate professionals can lead to more consistent outcomes. They can help you achieve your real estate goals over time and provide valuable insights.
Trustworthy Relationships Reduce Mental Load: Trustworthy relationships, whether with real estate professionals or other experts, can reduce your mental load. When you have someone you can trust for specific needs, it allows you to focus on your career, relationships, and personal goals without trying to be an expert at everything.

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In this episode, we have an incredible guest with us, Captain Hoff. I discovered Captain Hoff through TikTok, where he's been sharing some truly insightful content condensed into the storyteller model. We had a fantastic intro call, and I was blown away by all the incredible work he's doing at Founder Space. So, let's dive right in as Captain Hoff shares his journey, the story behind Founder Space, and why he's called 'Captain.' Stay tuned for a wealth of knowledge and inspiration.

Our Guest

Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)My bio https://Hoffmanity.com
My show https://CaptainHoff.com

Hacks to take away:

"Ask, Don't Tell" Approach: Instead of giving explicit instructions to your employees, engage them by asking what they think they should be doing. Encouraging them to share ideas and solutions can boost innovation and engagement.
Perspective on Stress: When you find yourself stressed as an entrepreneur, reflect on whether you can remember what stressed you out a year ago, a week ago, or even a month ago. Most minor stresses tend to fade from memory, emphasizing the transitory nature of stress.
Leveraging Team Strengths: When managing teams, it's crucial to identify and utilize each team member's strengths. Don't force individuals into roles they aren't excellent at. Help team members discover their true strengths and align them accordingly. In a small startup, every team member needs to excel in their role for the company to thrive.
Prioritizing Excellence: In startups, where competition is fierce, settling for mediocrity is not an option. Ensure that every employee performs at an excellent level in their respective roles. If there's no suitable role for an employee to excel, consider parting ways to maintain overall excellence.
Putting Stress in Perspective: Realize that most daily stresses are forgettable in the long run. Stressing over minor issues isn't productive, as these concerns tend to fade from memory over time. Focus on addressing significant challenges that have a lasting impact.

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In this episode, we have an incredible guest with us, Steve, who's a true pioneer in the world of invention. His journey from a young artist to licensing his ideas to major companies like McGraw-Hill will leave you inspired. So, without further ado, let's dive into Steve's fascinating journey of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Our Guest :

inventRight website — https://www.inventright.com
YouTube channel — https://www.youtube.com/inventRight/
Amazon Bookstore — https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephen-Key/author/B004EHJINU
Personal website — https://stephenkey.com
One Simple Idea — https://www.amazon.com/One-Simple-Idea-Revised-Expanded/dp/1522690379
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmkey/
Company LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/2189255/
Twitter — https://twitter.com/stephenkeymedia
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/stephenmkey
Forbes —https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenkey/
Inc. — https://www.inc.com/author/stephen-key
Entrepreneur — https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/stephen-keyHacks to take away :

Utilize Online Resources: One of the most powerful hacks is to realize that a wealth of information is available online. Platforms like YouTube offer a vast library of knowledge on a wide range of topics, making it easy to learn and gain expertise quickly.
Connect with Mentors: Seek out individuals who are already doing what you aspire to do. Reach out to them and ask for guidance and advice. Learning from those who have already succeeded in your field can save you time and help you avoid common pitfalls.
Embrace Failure: Don't be afraid to come up with terrible ideas. Failure is a part of the creative process. Learning about product licensing can be a valuable step in your journey, but even before that, reach out to potential partner companies and inquire about their interest in working with inventors.
Overcome Self-Doubt: Ideas may seem common, but their value can be significant. It's essential not to let self-doubt hold you back. Instead, focus on taking action and presenting your ideas to companies that can help bring them to life.
Speed Matters: In the world of product licensing, speed is critical. Learn how to test your ideas quickly, and don't get caught up in overthinking. Product licensing offers a straightforward path to sharing your creativity with the world, regardless of your age or location.

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One Simple Idea, Revised and Expanded Edition: Turn Your Dreams into a Licensing Goldmine While Letting Others Do the Work

In this inspiring episode, we take a journey with Miljana, a driven entrepreneur from Serbia. From battling autoimmune disorders to becoming a top voice on LinkedIn, she shares her story of resilience and personal growth. Discover how adversity can be a stepping stone to success and how Miljana is using her unique background to empower CEOs and founders through authentic personal branding. Join us as we explore her path, her vision for the future, and the power of belief in one's journey.Our GuestLinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/miljana-nikodijevicWebsite : liinks.co/the.silver.spear (Portfolio)Hacks to take away : Habits and Consistency Are Key: Developing the habit of consistently posting authentic content on platforms like LinkedIn is crucial for building a personal brand. Overcoming initial fears and self-doubt is necessary, and one should focus on sharing authentic stories related to solving specific problems. Implement What You Learn: Simply buying courses or gaining knowledge is not enough. Implementing what you learn is vital. Many people invest in courses but fail to take action, resulting in no progress. Set Clear Goals: To succeed in building a personal brand, it's important to set clear goals. Understanding your target audience and your long-term objectives is crucial. This clarity helps guide your efforts effectively. Invest in Yourself: Building a personal brand is an investment in yourself that pays off in the long run. It can outlast specific job roles or businesses. It's about creating social capital that you can take with you throughout your career. Authenticity and Finding Your Angle: Being authentic is key to success. While being yourself is important, finding a unique angle or perspective to your storytelling can make your content stand out. It's not about pretending to have more experience than you do but rather crafting stories that resonate with your audience.Let’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hacksandhobbies/message

In this heartfelt tribute episode, we remember the late Steve Sullivan, a dear friend and guest on 'Hacks and Hobbies.' Steve's wisdom and kindness left an indelible mark on our community. We revisit key lessons from his appearances in seasons two and three.

Discover the importance of emotional intelligence, the value of finishing what you start, and the power of leveraging your strengths for personal and professional growth. Steve's legacy continues to inspire us all.

Hacks to take away :

Tribute to Steve Sullivan: The episode is a tribute to Steve Sullivan, a remarkable individual who appeared in seasons two and three of the podcast. He is remembered for his wisdom, kindness, and valuable lessons.
Emphasis on Personal Development: Steve emphasized the importance of personal development and character. He highlighted the need to be aware of one's surroundings and to look for ways to help others. He stressed that taking responsibility for one's actions is crucial for emotional intelligence.
Underrated Skill of Active Listening: Steve discussed the underrated skill of active listening, which involves not just hearing but understanding and empathizing. This skill has helped him both professionally and personally, improving relationships and resolving conflicts.
Balancing Logic and Emotion: Steve advised on balancing logic and emotion, recommending taking a step back to analyze situations logically when emotions cloud judgment. He shared anecdotes illustrating how this approach saved critical business deals.
Leveraging Strengths and Long-Term Planning: In another episode, Steve discussed the importance of leveraging strengths for personal and professional growth. He believed in finishing what you start, strategic thinking, and long-term planning. Steve's teachings emphasize the interconnected facets of personal development and entrepreneurship.

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In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey with John, a second-generation digital marketer. Discover how he learned the ropes of entrepreneurship, overcame challenges, and evolved his mindset from focusing solely on money to prioritizing customer satisfaction. Learn valuable lessons from his experiences, and gain insights into the world of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this episode has something for everyone.

Our Guest

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/miljana-nikodijevicWebsite : liinks.co/the.silver.spear (Portfolio)

Hacks to take away :

Efficiency in Business: Prioritize efficiency in your business operations. Take regular breaks throughout the day to maintain productivity. Studies show that you're most efficient for about three to four hours at a time, so breaks are essential for maintaining focus and productivity, especially for entrepreneurs who often spend long hours at their desks.
Optimize Existing Processes: Many businesses focus on acquiring more leads, but the greatest profitability often comes from optimizing existing processes. Neglecting your funnels and failing to optimize or follow up with leads can lead to lost opportunities. Focus on improving your websites, funnels, sales processes, and follow-up strategies to maximize profits.
Persistence and Resilience: Don't accept "no" as the final answer. Persistence and resilience are essential in various aspects of life, whether you're negotiating with your family, seeking business partnerships, or trying to convey ideas. When faced with objections or rejections, consider the other person's needs and communicate genuinely to build stronger connections.
Focus on Others: Concentrate on understanding and meeting the needs of others, whether they are customers, partners, or loved ones. Being present and authentic in your interactions can make a significant difference in building relationships and fostering a sense of fulfillment.
The Power of Humor: Embrace humor in your life. Humor can be a powerful tool for building connections, improving your mood, and making interactions more enjoyable. Being yourself, smiling, and giving without expecting immediate returns can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, Junaid reflects on the power of resilience and holistic success. Life's curveballs are inevitable, but it's how we catch and throw them back that defines our journey. Junaid emphasizes that success isn't just about money; it encompasses personal growth, relationships, and self-care. Join him as he shares his journey and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. Plus, discover exciting collaborations that will bring even more value to our listeners. Don't miss this episode full of insights and inspiration!

Hacks to take away:

Reflect on the Journey: The podcast host reflects on their podcasting journey, highlighting how it started as a learning tool and evolved into something more profound.
Holistic Success: The speaker emphasizes the importance of holistic success, emphasizing that it's not just about money but also personal growth, relationships, and self-care.
Collaboration and Networking: The podcast host shares a collaboration with other studios and how teamwork and networking are essential for success in any venture.
Value for Listeners: The host assures listeners of more valuable content, diving into the entrepreneur mindset, offering insights from past episodes, and covering technical aspects like improving podcast video setups.
Community and Giving: The speaker underscores the power of community, emphasizing that the podcast's value is enriched by the audience's voice, energy, and journey. They highlight the importance of the "Jab Right Hook" philosophy, where giving precedes asking in building relationships and businesses.

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In this episode I got to speak with Jerry, Jerry shared his incredible journey into podcasting. Jerry's story began with a simple idea – to have open and unfiltered conversations with his family members. From there, they embarked on a unique journey, recording episodes filled with genuine, unscripted discussions. Join us as we explore the origins of 'Family Time Q&A,' a podcast that evolved through honesty, humor, and the fearless sharing of thoughts. Discover how Jerry and his family turned everyday moments into valuable life lessons. If you're curious about creating authentic content and fostering genuine connections, this episode is a must-listen.

Our Guest

https://beyondtherut.com (everything can be found here)

Hacks to take away:

Know Your Avatar: Understanding your ideal customer profile, even down to the smallest details, is foundational. It helps you tailor your offerings and messages precisely to their needs and desires.
Keep Learning: Embrace curiosity and continuous learning. Attend conferences and events that might seem unrelated to your field, as you can often find valuable insights that can be applied creatively in your domain.
Join Communities and Tribes: Invest in joining groups, masterminds, or coaching communities where you can network and learn from like-minded individuals. Being part of these tribes can provide valuable support and fresh perspectives.
Embrace Change: Realize that you never fully "arrive," and change is constant. Adapt and evolve with new knowledge and insights to stay relevant and effective in your endeavors.
Combine Multiple Skills: Don't be afraid to bring skills and knowledge from different areas together. Sometimes, cross-disciplinary thinking can lead to innovative solutions and perspectives.

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In this compelling episode, we delve into the profound importance of recognizing your value and locating the environments that genuinely appreciate your worth. Inspired by a touching story, we discuss how understanding your true value can transform your life.

Discover the pivotal moments in our host's journey, where they realized the significance of being in the right place that truly values you. Uncover valuable insights on identifying the right communities and environments that align with your passion and skills. Join us on this introspective journey as we share personal experiences and powerful lessons about recognizing your worth.

Don't miss this enlightening conversation!Hacks to take away:

The Importance of Knowing Your Value: The episode emphasizes the significance of recognizing your own value and finding an environment that appreciates and acknowledges it. This theme runs throughout the discussion.
Story Illustrating Value Perception: A story is shared about a father who tests the value perception of his daughter by taking an old car to different places (a used car lot, pawn shop, and car club) and receiving varying offers. This story illustrates how the perceived value of something can change depending on where it is presented.
Personal Journey: The host relates this story to their personal journey in podcasting. They felt undervalued and doubted their content's worth initially but found their right place within certain communities, which eventually recognized their value.
Identifying the Right Environment: Two key steps are highlighted for individuals seeking the right environment: identifying communities that align with their passion and skills, and being unafraid to leave situations where they feel undervalued.
Community and Value: The episode emphasizes the role of communities, networking events, mentors, and specific audience segments in recognizing and valuing an individual's contributions. The message is clear: surround yourself with the right people and environments that appreciate your worth.

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In this episode, we're embarking on a captivating journey through the power of persuasion, emotion, and the secrets that make ideas stick. Join us as we explore the secrets of persuasion, emotion, and the power of unforgettable ideas. Our guest, an expert in behavioral management and communication, shares insights into the techniques used by top influencers, businesses, and even Warren Buffett to create memorable messages that leave a lasting impact.

Learn how to make your ideas resonate, connect with your audience, and stand out in a crowded world of information. Don't miss this episode filled with real-world examples and practical tips for crafting messages that people can't forget.

Our Guest

http://braingluepresskit.com/

Hacks to take away:

Effective Marketing Tools: The use of literary devices like alliteration, rhyme, and metaphors in product names and marketing phrases can make a significant impact. Examples like "Squatty Potty," "Chicken Soup for the Soul," and "Tick Tock" showcase the power of these tools in creating memorable and catchy brand names.
Emotional Resonance: Emotional selling is often more powerful than logical reasoning. Ads that evoke strong emotional responses tend to be more effective in capturing the audience's attention and driving engagement.
Warren Buffett's Metaphor: Warren Buffett's quote, "Only when the tide goes out, do you realize who's been swimming naked," serves as a powerful metaphor that demonstrates how impactful metaphors can be in conveying complex ideas in a memorable and relatable way.
Successful Product Naming: The choice of product names can significantly impact their success. Clever and emotionally resonant names, like "Fire Extinguisher for Insurance Companies," can make it easier to win clients and drive sales.
Hobby Regret: The guest expresses regret for not pursuing playing the guitar, highlighting the desire to explore this hobby. Guitar playing is seen as an enjoyable and fulfilling activity.

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Discover the profound philosophy behind podcasting in this episode of Hacks and Hobbies with your host, Junaid. Whether you're a podcaster or a listener, you'll explore the multifaceted nature of podcasting as an opportunity, a therapeutic outlet, a challenging endeavor, and a transformative force. Junaid shares personal stories and insights that highlight the incredible impact of podcasting on our lives and the world. Join us on this inspiring journey to unveil the hidden potential of this medium

Hacks to take away

Podcasting as Reflection: Podcasting serves as a tool for both hosts and listeners to reflect on their own lives through shared stories and discussions, making it a valuable tool for personal and communal reflection.
Podcasting as Nurturing: It fosters growth and development, not only for the audience but also for the creators. It becomes a sanctuary of knowledge, exploration, and comfort, nurturing both the content and the audience.
Podcasting as Love: Creating podcast episodes becomes an act of love, offering valuable content to the audience with the intention of caring and providing value. This love is reflected in thoughtful episode planning, careful research, and a genuine desire to bring joy or wisdom to listeners.
Podcasting as Growing: Podcasting is dynamic and continually evolving. As a podcast host, you're always learning, adapting, expanding your skill set, and your audience grows with you through every discovery and challenge.
Podcasting as Empowering: It's a platform that amplifies voices, including those that might otherwise go unheard. Podcasting empowers listeners to make informed decisions and feel supported, serving as a catalyst for change and transformation in their lives.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, we are joined by Inesa Ponomariovaite, the founder of Nisos Hemp. Inesa shares her extraordinary journey, from facing personal challenges and adversity to discovering her mission to fight cancer. Learn how Inesa's determination and unwavering values led to her incredible work in cancer research and the founding of Nisos Hemp, offering certified highest quality organic hemp products. This episode is a testament to the power of finding purpose and making a positive impact on the world. But first, let's hear from Inesa herself on how to pronounce her last name!

Our Guest https://nesashemp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/inesa_ponomariovaite/
https://www.instagram.com/nesashemp/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/inesa-ponomariovaite-2b105776/
https://twitter.com/InesaNesasHemp
https://www.facebook.com/nesashemp

Hacks to take away

Health is the Foundation: The speaker emphasizes that good health is essential to productivity and success. Without taking care of your health, you cannot perform effectively in any aspect of your life.
Focus on Solutions: When faced with problems or challenges, the speaker advises focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on the issues. Time is precious, and finding solutions quickly is crucial to progress.
Becoming the Best: To achieve success, the speaker recommends choosing a specific area or skill, becoming the best at it, and focusing solely on that expertise. Being the best in a particular niche can lead to increased demand and the ability to set your prices.
Passion and Dedication: The speaker's journey is marked by a deep passion for her work and an unwavering dedication to her mission. This determination has allowed her to overcome challenges and make significant contributions to cancer research and health.
Regret and Learning: The speaker expresses some regret about not pursuing her childhood interests in biology more extensively. However, she acknowledges the importance of continuing to learn and grow in this area.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, your host Junaid shares the untold story of podcasting as a remarkable learning tool. Tune in as he reveals how creating a podcast about beekeeping led to incredible knowledge acquisition, the importance of diverse perspectives from guests, the hidden education in networking, and the power of taking notes. Discover how podcasting can become your secret weapon for personal and professional development.

Hacks to take away :

Podcasting as a Lifelong Learning Tool: The host emphasizes that podcasting has been an excellent tool for continuous learning. It has allowed him to explore various topics, engage in deep conversations, and condense valuable research into each episode, turning them into mini masterclasses.

Diverse Perspectives: The host points out that each guest brings a new perspective and domain of expertise to the podcast. These conversations delve deeply into various topics, making it an enriching experience for both the host and the listeners.

Skills Development: The host shares his journey of learning audio editing and scriptwriting as essential podcasting skills. These skills have not only improved his podcasting abilities but also become valuable in other aspects of his life.

Networking and Greenroom Talks: The podcast host highlights that networking isn't just about career advancement but also about engaging in enlightening conversations. He mentions "greenroom talks" with other podcasters as learning experiences on steroids, providing unique insights.

Listener Engagement: The host appreciates listener engagement through questions and comments. He answers a listener's question about how he chooses podcast topics, indicating that it's a blend of his interests and audience requests.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, we sat down with real estate entrepreneur Ace Karimi. Ace shares his remarkable journey from being a young refugee to building a multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio. Learn about the importance of mentorship, the secrets to success in real estate, and why investing in yourself is the key to achieving your goals. If you're interested in the world of real estate or seeking inspiration for your own entrepreneurial journey, this episode is a must-listen. Our Guest Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ace.invest/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ehsan.Ace.KarimiTwitter: https://twitter.com/AceKarimi Hacks to take away:

Taking calculated risks in both business and personal life can lead to faster growth and success. Analyzing risks and potential rewards is essential for achieving significant returns.

Thinking bigger and stepping out of one's comfort zone is crucial for making substantial progress in life. Playing in a bigger game can ultimately lead to a more fulfilling life.

Investing in mentorship and coaching is a valuable strategy. Seeking guidance from experts can help you implement effective strategies and avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people can make a significant difference in your success. Having mentors and advisors can provide you with valuable insights and support.

Learning from physical combat sports, such as mixed martial arts, can teach valuable life lessons, including discipline and self-control. These lessons can help you succeed in various aspects of life.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, we get to explore the deeply personal connection between podcasting and self-care. He shares his journey from humble beginnings in podcasting to how it has become a powerful outlet for self-expression and self-care. Discover how podcasting can help you nurture your personal brand, build authentic relationships, and become part of a supportive community. Junaid also offers practical tips for making podcasting a meaningful part of your self-care routine. Tune in to understand the transformative power of podcasting beyond reaching the masses.

Hacks to take away :

Podcasting as a Journey: The speaker initially started podcasting to document their journey as a podcaster, starting with simple equipment like a smartphone. Over time, podcasting enabled them to grow not only as a podcaster but also as a person and entrepreneur, serving as a valuable ongoing educational tool.
Podcasting as Self-Expression: The speaker discusses how podcasting can serve as a form of self-expression and self-care. It's seen as a creative outlet, allowing individuals to voice their thoughts and connect with like-minded individuals. This creative process is described as cathartic and nurturing.
Nurturing Personal Brand: Podcasting is portrayed as a means to nurture one's personal brand. Through focused and present conversations, it helps individuals connect with others they might not have met otherwise. This focus allows individuals to slow down, be in the moment, and concentrate on what they are sharing.
Value of Authenticity: Authenticity is emphasized as a core benefit of podcasting. By sharing genuine thoughts and experiences, individuals can connect with their audience on a deeper level, leading to personal growth and development.
Building Listener Relationships: Podcasting is shown to build listener relationships, creating a sense of community. The speaker mentions that their voice becomes part of their listeners' routines, highlighting the potential to strengthen personal branding and extend podcasting into various areas like guest appearances on other shows.

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In this episode we have a remarkable guest, as we sit down with the visionary Vinnie Potestivo. Let's welcome Vinnie to delve into the intriguing realms of creativity, process, and the evolution of media and content. From humble origins to groundbreaking achievements, Vinnie's journey is a testament to the power of self-belief and innovation. Discover how Vinnie's experiences at MTV, the advent of reality TV, and his unique approach to personal branding have shaped his path and revolutionized the world of content creation. Tune in for insights that'll ignite your creativity and redefine your perspective on media.

Our Guest

Vinnie Potestivo

Vinnie’s Profile

linkedin.com/in/vinniepotestivo

Websites

vpe.tv (Company)
ihaveapodcast.com (Blog)
feed.podbean.com/theihaveapodcastpodcast/feed.xml (RSS Feed)

Twitter

vinniepotestivo
ihaveapodcast

Hacks to take away :

Generosity as a Networking Strategy: Vinny emphasizes the importance of generosity as a way to connect with people. He views content creation as a form of networking, and by creating valuable content, he aims to improve relationships, conversations, and connections. He's taken this concept further by creating platforms like "IHaveAPodcast.com" to celebrate and highlight others, fostering a sense of gratitude and community.
Creating Shareable Content: Vinny's second key point revolves around making content shareable, particularly stickers, GIFs, and memes. By creating these visual assets and making them readily available on platforms like Giphy, Vinny expands his reach beyond words. These assets can be used by others in their content, contributing to wider visibility and engagement.
Sustainability Over Consistency: Vinny advocates for sustainability over rigid consistency. He believes in focusing on making a lasting impact rather than posting content daily for the sake of it. He introduces the concept of "sustainability = consistency × grace," implying that while staying consistent is important, it's essential to give oneself grace and focus on meaningful impact.
Five Brand Pillars for Focus: Vinny highlights the significance of having five brand pillars that guide his content creation. These pillars help him stay on topic and maintain a coherent narrative throughout his content. The pillars provide a structure for his creativity, enabling him to be himself while staying focused.
Favorite Childhood Dreams: Vinny reflects on his childhood dreams, mentioning that he aspired to be an astronaut until his focus shifted to the world of television. He recalls being inspired by supporting roles like Scooter, the stage manager Muppet from "The Muppet Show," rather than desiring the spotlight himself.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Derick Johnson. He is a US Army Veteran, Life Coach and Trainer that has helped over 500 clients and 50 companies go from just surviving to thriving through his coaching modalities and marketing efforts.
Derick was awarded Soldier of the Year for his battalion 3x, received numerous Awards for PT and took his leadership skills, certifications and life experiences to help people take control of their mind and body so they can THRIVE, not just survive.

Our Guest

Derick Johnson

fitwithderick.com
https://www.instagram.com/fitwithderick2/
https://www.facebook.com/fitwithderick2

Hacks to take away

"People depend on me": When faced with moments of procrastination or hesitation, repeating this phrase in your head or out loud can trigger a psychological shift, reminding you of the importance of fulfilling your responsibilities and serving others.
"Turn yourself into the man or woman that you would be proud of": Rather than focusing solely on financial success, strive to become a well-rounded individual in all aspects of life, including personal growth, relationships, and health. Be someone you would admire and be proud of.
"How will my family be affected by my life?": Reflect on your family's history and legacy, understanding the experiences of those who came before you. Recognize that your actions can positively impact not only your immediate family but also the people you interact with, creating a ripple effect of positivity.
Fulfillment in helping others: The joy and fulfillment come from helping others achieve their goals and witness their progress. Celebrating the successes of clients, whether it's overcoming personal challenges or achieving professional milestones, is a source of immense pride.
Positive impact and energy: Being mindful of your energy and the influence you have on others is crucial. Strive to affect people positively by maintaining a positive mentality and taking care of your well-being, as this can create a chain reaction of positivity in the world.

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Meet Dr. Tiffany M. Smith, an outstanding figure in the mental health and wellness field! Dr. Smith is an integrative and functional psychiatric nurse practitioner who owns and operates Aroma Functional Nutrition Psychiatry. She employs her unique and non-traditional approach to pinpoint the underlying causes of mental illness and introduce alternative treatment options. As a military veteran's spouse, Blue Star mother, and international speaker, Dr. Smith's enthusiasm for helping others to enhance their mental health and prosper is infectious. With her lively and entertaining demeanor, Dr. Smith will engage and motivate you with her practical techniques, holistic methods, and innovative solutions for elevating mental wellness.

Our guest

Tiffany Smith

www.afnpsych.com;
FB: drtiffanymsmith
IG: dr.tiffanymsmith
Linkedin: drtiffanymsmith

Hacks to take away:

The importance of self-tracking: Tracking and understanding personal data like resting heart rate, sleep patterns, and dietary responses can help individuals present factual information to their doctors and identify potential health issues.
Prioritizing sleep: Quality sleep is crucial for rejuvenation, processing thoughts, and supporting mental health. It is the first step in improving overall well-being.
Paying attention to nutrition: Eating nutrient-dense foods, particularly a variety of colorful vegetables, can provide essential nutrients for healing and detoxification.
Interest in woodworking: Dr. Tiffany Smith wishes to pursue woodworking as a hobby, particularly building furniture, due to a passion for hands-on craftsmanship.
Childhood ambitions: While Dr. Tiffany was not set on a specific career, she knew she was intelligent and sought to be among the intellectually driven groups during her school days.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Joie Gharrity, Founder of Joie G 113, is a Brand Consultant, Author, Livestream Content Creator, Podcaster, and International Speaker. She worked in the Hollywood entertainment industry for 15+ years at top companies, in film, television, original web content, and branded entertainment. She was hand-picked by the ABC Studio President to launch the first multi-media startup business for The Walt Disney Company. She empowers entrepreneur women to be their own superstar by shinning a spotlight on their company brand in the marketplace. Joie offers media opportunities with the Superstar Women Entrepreneurs Media Network. Th livestream destination by and for women entrepreneurs that elevates women to superstar status in the marketplace with livestream/podcast shows which has been picked up by a Hollywood based podcast agency ElectraCast Media.

Our Guest:

Joie Gharrity

Facebook Personal:
https://www.facebook.com/JoieGharrity
Facebook Group: Superstar Women Entrepreneurs (Members 11.2K)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1394708977410133/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joiegharrity/
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/joiegharrity/
Website: https://joieg113.com

Hacks to take away:

Hack #1: Get Super Organized - Using tools like Trello to stay organized and avoid wasting time on distractions.
Hack #2: Create a Core Values and Culture Handbook - Defining core values and culture helps guide decisions and maintain alignment within the team.
Hack #3: Build a Robust Network - Being a super connector and supporting others builds a strong network that will support you in return.
Embrace Collaboration over Lone Wolf Behavior - Working together and supporting each other leads to greater success in business and life.
Childhood Dream - Joey's childhood dream was to become a film director, and he achieved part of that dream by directing a film.

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Darren is an international real estate trainer and consultant based in Australia. Specialising in property management, He delivered training to the property management side of the real estate industry since 2005, with time and task management, effective communication and overcoming fee discounting requests. Darren has written an industry book called 'PM Fee Scripts Secrets' and is currently writing another on time management.

Our Guest

Darren Hunter

InspiredGrowthTraining.com
@CoachDarrenHunter

Hacks to take away

Hack 1: Affirmations and Brain Programming
Use daily affirmations to program your brain with new beliefs about yourself and your abilities.
Write down positive statements as if they have already occurred to change what you believe to be true.
Your actions will align with your beliefs, so upgrading your beliefs can lead to achieving higher goals.
Hack 2: Identify and Connect with Your Ideal Client
Understand who your ideal client is and what pains or issues they face.
Focus on providing solutions to their key problems.
Position yourself as an expert in solving their specific challenges to become their go-to authority.
Hack 3: Leverage Online Marketing and Influencers
Enhance your online marketing skills to reach a wider audience.
Learn from industry influencers and experts to gain valuable insights.
Being recognized as an expert will attract more clients and business opportunities.

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Carl Richards has spent more than 25 years behind the microphone, on radio and on stage, entertaining and influencing audiences world wide. He’s a 3x best selling author, TEDx Speaker and emcee, podcast host and the founder and CEO of Carl Speaks and Podcast Solutions Made Made Simple. Carl helps coaches, consultants and other subject mater experts become the got authority by launching world class podcasts. He lives with his spouse in Gananoque, Ontario Canada, where he enjoys camping and boating in the 1000 Islands.

Our Guest

Carl Richards

https://podcastsolutionsmadesimple.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastlaunchmadesimple

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-richards-podcast-solutions-made-simple/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/podcastsolutionsmadesimple/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/carlrichards72

Hacks to take away

Set Goals that Excite and Scare You: When setting goals, aim for those that excite and challenge you. Avoid settling for safe or easily achievable goals, as big goals can lead to significant growth and transformation.
Invest in a Coach: Hiring a coach who can challenge and stretch you is crucial for achieving success. A coach can push you beyond your comfort zone, help you overcome limiting beliefs, and unlock your full potential.
Embrace Discomfort: To achieve greatness, you must get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Stepping outside your comfort zone and facing challenges head-on is essential for
personal and professional growth.Pursue Your Passions: Pursue your passions and dreams, even if it means transitioning from one career to another. Carl's journey from broadcasting to podcasting shows that following your passion can lead to fulfillment and success.
Stay Open to Learning: Never stop learning and seeking growth. Embrace new opportunities, stay adaptable, and be open to exploring different interests and skills that can contribute to your success.

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Max Branstetter is the Founder & Podcast Producer at MaxPodcasting, a podcast production business, where he’s edited over 1,000 podcast episodes and helped launch over two dozen podcasts. He’s the Host of the Wild Business Growth Podcast, featuring over 235 wild entrepreneurs including the minds behind WordPress, Stacy’s Pita Chips, NFL RedZone, Big Mouth Billy Bass, and the voice of Bart Simpson. He writes the Podcasting to the Max newsletter, where podcasting meets entrepreneurship

Our Guest

Max Branstetter

MaxPodcasting.com
@MaxBranstetter on all platforms

Hacks to take away

Leveraging Your Network: Building and nurturing a strong network of connections, especially in the podcasting and entrepreneurial space, can significantly impact the success of your business or venture. Engaging with your network and maintaining genuine relationships can lead to exciting opportunities and successful launches.
Being Organized: Whether managing podcast production or any business operations, being highly organized is crucial. Planning work schedules, client deliveries, and staying ahead of deadlines can ensure smooth workflows and enhanced customer satisfaction.
Focus on Quality: Emphasizing quality in every aspect of your business, from recording and editing podcasts to marketing materials, can set you apart from competitors. Providing a polished and enjoyable experience for your audience and clients will lead to greater success and positive feedback.
Cherishing Childhood Interests: Reflecting on childhood interests, such as drumming or playing guitar, can be a source of joy and inspiration. While career paths may change, holding onto passions and finding ways to incorporate them into life can add fulfillment and balance.
Admiring Iconic Characters: Appreciating iconic characters like James Bond or Batman can provide creative inspiration and enjoyment. Drawing parallels between their journeys and your entrepreneurial endeavors can be a fun and motivational exercise.

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Kimberly Spencer is an award-winning high-performance, trauma-informed coach and trainer, Amazon best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of CrownYourself.com and the CEO of Communication Queens Agency, helping visionary leaders transform their self-limiting stories, build their empire, stand out fearlessly, and make the income and the impact they deserve.

From her entrepreneurial beginnings at five selling bags of glitter-water to her neighbors, to becoming an award-winning screenwriter, certified Pilates instructor, Miss Congeniality, and six-time WEGO Health Activist Award nominee, Kimberly is proof that it's better to make your own mold than to conform to someone else's. She's also the former executive of a national e-commerce startup and was the owner of the private Pilates studio, Fitness with Kim in Los Angeles, CA. Her work has been featured on Netflix, The CW, ESPN, Chicken Soup for the Soul, and NPR, and in Thrive Global, CNBC, and Forbes.

Our Guest

Kimberly Spencer

https://crownyourself.com/
https://www.communicationqueens.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownyourselfnow
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crownyourself/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/crownyounow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realkimspencer
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crownyourself.now/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kimberly.spencer
Instagram: https://instagram.com/communicationqueensagency
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crownyourself.now
Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/crownyourself
Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/crownyourself
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlyspencer-crownyourself/
Company Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crown-yourself-enterprises

Hacks to take away :

Hack #1: Accept more responsibility to increase energy and power, including the acceptance of tasks, decisions, and ownership.
Hack #2: Establish boundaries to create flow towards your goals and prevent energy depletion.
Hack #3: Be emotionally aware and acknowledge feelings without brushing them off, allowing for transformation and growth.
Emotions vs. Feelings: Distinguish between emotions (stacked responses) and feelings (biological responses) to address underlying issues effectively.
Book Recommendation: "No-Drama Discipline" and "The Whole-Brain Child" for understanding and supporting child development and co-regulation.

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In this episode, we have a truly inspiring guest with us. She's an entrepreneur, a mentor, and a visionary in the world of personal finance and marketing. Join me in welcoming the incredible Kathleen as she shares her remarkable journey and the defining moments that led her to the path of success and empowerment. But before we dive in, a quick shout-out to all of you tuning in while driving, working, or simply seeking inspiration. We're thrilled to have you here! So let's embark on a journey of rediscovery and inspiration, and remember, the road to greatness starts with just one step. Let's begin!"

Our Guest

Kathleen Celmins

thewellpaidexpert.com
https://twitter.com/kathleencelmins
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleencelmins/
https://www.instagram.com/kathleencelmins/

Hacks to take away:

Productizing Services: Kathleen highlights two approaches to consider when productizing services. One can either teach and productize a part of their current client services or identify valuable insights and lessons they wish they knew earlier in their entrepreneurial journey and turn those into products.
Business Building: Entrepreneurs should consider teaching their past selves by creating products that address pain points they faced when starting their business. These products can fast track success and attract customers who are experiencing similar challenges.
Watch for the Word "Just": Kathleen advises listeners to be mindful of the word "just" during brainstorming sessions. Often, creators underestimate the value of their skills because certain tasks come naturally to them. However, these skills can be valuable and sought-after by others.
Simplicity Sells: Avoid the misconception that products need to be complex to be valuable. Instead, focus on creating easy-to-consume products that solve customers' problems effectively. Keeping it simple can enhance customer experience and increase sales.
Podcasting and Networking: While Kathleen doesn't currently have her own podcast, she values the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with experts and learn about diverse perspectives. Podcasting serves as a powerful networking tool, connecting individuals with unique insights and experiences.

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An authentic, insightful catalyst for change, Ramona Kossowan shifted her own life from a point where she felt directionless and disempowered to become the centered, confident leader she is today as the founder of Ramona K coaching. Extremely passionate about making that same profound difference for her clients, Ramona employs her unique combination of talents as a personal empowerment coach, Gentle Trauma Release Practitioner and fitness professional to guide individuals to trust themselves, see their worth and claim their authentic empowered energy to move forward in their lives.

Our Guest:

Ramona Kossowan

ramonakcoaching.com
FB or IG @ramonakcoaching

Hacks to take away

Work with Your True Nature: Embrace and honor your true nature, rather than trying to fit into predefined molds. When you align with your authentic self, life becomes more enjoyable and attracts others to you.
Question and Resist Labels: Challenge the labels you've given yourself or received from others. Many labels are learned survival mechanisms and don't define who you truly are. Peel off labels that no longer serve you.
Respect Your Capacity: Whether it's in your body, business, or life challenges, work within your current capacity. Building gently and respecting your limits leads to long-term success and well-being.
Embrace Self-Discovery: Explore hobbies, interests, or skills that you wish you had pursued earlier. Discovering new aspects of yourself can bring joy and fulfillment.
Find the Right Balance: Recognize the difference between the superhero you want to be and the superhero you need to save you. Aim to embody the best version of yourself while also seeking support and inspiration when required.

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In this episode I get to speak with Molly, a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in multimedia and marketing. Molly shares her fascinating journey, from growing up in a musical household to founding her own multimedia company. Discover how Molly's passion for supporting local artists led her to transition her expertise to the business world.

Tune in to learn how she applied her creative skill set and experience to create a more sustainable and effective approach to marketing and content creation. This episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies that will help you unlock the full potential of your brand.

Our Guest

Molly Ruland

www.heartcastmedia.com

Hacks to take Away

Invest in a quality microphone like the Shure MV7 for podcasting.
Utilize branded podcasts as a business development tool to connect with key individuals who can open doors and create opportunities.
Be intentional and provide value when appearing as a guest on other podcasts to build relationships and expand your network.
Emphasize the importance of relationships in both personal and professional aspects of life, as they are crucial for success.
Reflect on childhood aspirations, such as wanting to be a hairdresser, and the influence of parental guidance on career choices.

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In this episode, Robbie Phoenix, an industry-renowned competitive intelligence expert, shares his journey and insights into the world of strategic marketing. Discover how Robbie brought in over a quarter billion dollars for Fortune 100 companies by leveraging creative advantage for competitive success.

From working with industry titans to coaching executives, Robbie's expertise will inspire and empower you to kick ass in your business. Tune in now for an episode filled with valuable lessons and actionable strategies."

Our Guest

Robbie Phoenixx

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertzeas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SonicBandFan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SonicOctaneOfficial

Hacks to take Away

Be your authentic self: In a corporate environment, it's important not to conform to the norm but instead be true to yourself and your own unique qualities. Authenticity stands out and is recognized by others.
Follow your dream: Pursue your passion and have realistic goals. Transitioning from one career to another may require moonlighting and building relationships with mentors along the way.
Take care of your health: It's crucial not to overwork yourself and prioritize your well-being. Balancing work responsibilities and maintaining good health is essential for long-term success.
Value the importance of sleep: Sleep is a free and powerful "drug" that provides a competitive advantage. Sacrificing sleep for productivity is counterproductive, and caffeine is not a sustainable solution.
Embrace cinematic excellence and favorite films: Appreciating films that showcase cinematic brilliance, both old and new, such as Dr. Zhivago, Lawrence of Arabia, and films starring Robert Redford and Clint Eastwood. Additionally, TV show preferences include Seinfeld, The Simpsons, and Yellowstone, which showcases the beauty of America.

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In this episode of captivating conversation with Kayla, a gifted graphic designer and passionate podcaster. Kayla takes us back to her earliest memories of creativity, sharing how she used podcasting as a healing tool during her childhood.

We explore her path into graphic design, the defining moments that solidified her passion, and how podcasting has transformed her life. Join us as we dive into Kayla's inspiring journey and uncover the magic of finding your creative voice.

Our Guest

Kay Cote

https://kaycote.com
Instagram @thekaycote and @elevatedyoupodcast
TikTok @thekaycote
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4fPNZH1zkomfpiazrhhTXw

Hacks to take Away

Surround yourself with a community that uplifts and challenges you.
Embrace fear and take action despite it, as growth happens outside your comfort zone.
Prioritize holistic self-care to bring your best self to the table.
Childhood dream: Kayla wanted to be a storm chaser after being inspired by the movie "Twister."
Childhood aspiration: Kayla also wanted to be an actress, which she partly fulfilled through local acting and podcasting.

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In this episode with Tommy, a guest with a truly unconventional career journey. From starting in restaurants and pursuing a career in stand-up comedy to ultimately becoming an entrepreneur, Tommy shares his story and the valuable lessons he learned along the way.

Discover the impact of military school on his confidence and problem-solving skills, how stand-up comedy helped him in the professional world, and the pivotal moments that led him to start his own successful business. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation that will leave you motivated to forge your own unique path.

Our Guest

Tommy Yionouli

http://opsanalitica.com/
https://twitter.com/OpsAnalitica?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
https://www.facebook.com/opsanalitica/

Hacks to take Away

Utilize voice assistants like Siri or Google Voice to record your thoughts and tasks instantly. This helps you capture ideas before they disappear and stay organized in the digital ecosystem.
Explore services like Blinkist or summaries (stummies) to get the gist of business books efficiently. Often, the core concepts can be condensed into a shorter format, saving time without compromising understanding. If necessary, you can delve into the full book later.
Recognize that tasks and projects generally take longer than expected. Avoid letting your brain trick you into underestimating the time required. If you've done something before, adjust your estimate accordingly. For new tasks, triple your estimate, and if it involves technology, multiply by five.
Tommy emphasizes the importance of recording thoughts and ideas immediately, whether it's for business or joke writing. He used to jot down jokes on cocktail napkins, recognizing the value of capturing ideas promptly.
Tommy shares his passion for sailing and obtaining a cruise certification. He mentions his excitement about chartering boats in the Caribbean, highlighting the pursuit of this hobby.

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In this captivating episode, Young, shares his incredible journey as an entrepreneur. From navigating the trading world during the Great Recession to building his own businesses, Young's story is filled with valuable insights and lessons learned.

Tune in as we delve into his early experiences in finance, his leap into the startup community of Silicon Valley, and the triumphs and challenges he faced while establishing his successful e-commerce shop. Discover how Young's journey can inspire and guide aspiring entrepreneurs on their own paths to success.

Our Guest

Yong-Soo Chung

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yongsoo/recent-activity/
https://twitter.com/yongsoochung
https://www.facebook.com/yongsoo
https://www.growthjet.com/
https://urbanedcsupply.com/

Hacks to take Away

Identify your interests and skillset: Analyze your spending habits and how you allocate your time to determine your areas of interest. Combine these insights with your existing skills to find a potential business idea.
Test and validate your ideas: Before fully committing to a business venture, it's crucial to test and validate your concept. Consider conducting small-scale experiments or selling products/services on a small scale to gauge demand and gather feedback.
Stay consistent and maintain momentum: Once you find something that works, stay consistent and commit to taking action every day. Consistency and perseverance are essential for long-term success.
Embrace the concept of the 20-mile march: Adopt the mindset of consistency and disciplined progress. Set achievable goals and commit to them consistently, even in challenging times, to build resilience and make steady progress.
Explore outdoor hobbies: Young expresses a desire to explore outdoor activities as a hobby. Spending time in nature and engaging in outdoor pursuits can provide a refreshing and rejuvenating experience.

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Join us in this episode as we delve into our guest's remarkable journey of self-discovery and healing. From a childhood filled with trauma to becoming an entrepreneur, our guest has navigated through challenges and triumphed over adversity.

We explore the power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and how it can release the emotional burden we carry, allowing us to unlock our true potential. Discover the steps our guest took to let go of past traumas, gain awareness, and create a life of abundance. If you're ready to break free from the chains of your past and embark on a transformative journey, this episode is a must-listen.

Our Guest

Ann Hince

https://annhince.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AnnHinceWisdom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annhince/
https://www.youtube.com/@annhince
Book: A Pathway to Insight https://amzn.to/3u3ZAL1

Hacks to take Away

Notice and acknowledge your emotions: The first step is to become aware of when you're becoming emotional. Take a moment to notice your emotional state without judgment or suppression.
Feel and release emotions: Rather than running away from or suppressing your emotions, allow yourself to feel them fully. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can be a helpful tool to tap on the specific emotions and allow them to be felt and released.
Increase self-awareness: Over time, as you continue to practice noticing your emotions and working through them, you become more aware of your emotional patterns and reactions. This increased self-awareness contributes to positive changes in how you handle and respond to emotions.
Cultivate inner peace: As you become less reactionary and more peaceful on the inside, that sense of peace begins to reflect in your external environment. The inner transformation leads to a more peaceful and harmonious outer experience.
Embrace growth and change: The journey of self-discovery and emotional healing takes time and effort. It's essential to embrace the process of personal growth and continue making realizations and changes along the way. Growth and change are ongoing, and every step counts toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.

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A Pathway to Insight: Re-capture your childhood buzz

Welcome to another exciting episode of Hacks and Hobbies, the podcast that explores the journeys and stories of remarkable individuals. Today we have a very special guest, Maggie. In this episode, we dive deep into Maggie's podcasting journey, her origin story, and the passion that drives her. Get ready for an inspiring conversation filled with insights and wisdom. So without further ado, let's jump right in!

Our Guest

Maggie Perotin

www.stairwaytoleadership.com
https://www.instagram.com/maggie.perotin.s2l/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-perotin-business-and-leadership-coach/
https://diamondeffect.buzzsprout.com/

Hacks to take Away

Make decisions for your business based on belief in your success and vision, rather than fear and disbelief.
Create good habits to stay focused and prioritize effectively, even when faced with distractions.
Invest in your business skills as the leader of your own business to scale and make a lasting impact.
Building a team and implementing good systems can save time, reduce stress, and allow for more quality time with family.
Maggie's desired hobby is to learn hip-hop dancing, and her favorite movie is the Lord of the Rings trilogy, with Wonder Woman being her favorite superhero.

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In this episode I sit down with entrepreneur and software business owner Kim Dang. Kim takes us on a captivating journey, recounting her humble beginnings in car dismantling and her transition to becoming a successful software entrepreneur. Tune in to learn how podcasting played a vital role in Kim's journey, enabling her to connect with diverse audiences and refine her message. Discover the power of consistency, the value of software businesses, and the steps Kim took to build her thriving community. Join us for an inspiring conversation that highlights the transformational possibilities when passion meets perseverance.

Our Guest

Kim Dang

linkedin.com/in/kimdangg
kimdangg.github.io/ (Personal)

Hacks to take Away

Hashtags are becoming important for Facebook groups and can significantly increase group volume when used strategically in posts, group descriptions, and even group titles. Facebook groups are increasingly functioning as search engines, and hashtags can help groups organically appear in searches and suggested group recommendations.
Facebook is actively promoting the growth of groups and even acquiring communities, paying individuals to run groups through scholarships. It's a dynamic time for groups, and leveraging hashtags can help increase organic reach and visibility.
When it comes to group conversions, it's not always about having a large group. Instead, focus on the quality of leads and the individuals who are genuinely interested in your offering. Building a smaller, highly engaged group can still lead to significant sales and revenue.
Data enrichment campaigns can be implemented to enhance the quality of leads gathered from opt-ins. By scraping group data and utilizing tools like seamless.ai or Unbounce, you can clean and verify email addresses and phone numbers, ensuring the information is accurate and reliable.
Leveraging area codes and utilizing software like Kixi can enhance the effectiveness of calling campaigns. Matching area codes and using iPhones to send texts with personalized names can increase pickup rates and build trust with potential customers.
Software arbitrage is a strategy where coaches, consultants, and product sellers can provide value-added services by leveraging existing software tools with sub-accounts and white-labeling capabilities. This allows for the creation of a month-to-month recurring income stream and fosters customer loyalty by keeping them within your ecosystem.

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Join us in this captivating episode as we sit down with Aleya, a remarkable entrepreneur and marketing expert. Discover the power of self-discovery and the importance of finding your own unique path to success. From her early struggles in the fashion and cosmetic industries to her journey through culinary school, Aleya shares her inspiring story of transformation and the moment she realized her true purpose. Learn valuable insights on authenticity, connection, and how to differentiate yourself in today's crowded market. Don't miss this engaging conversation that will leave you inspired to embrace your own journey.

Our Guest

Aleya Harris

www.flourishmarketing.co
https://www.instagram.com/aleyaharris/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleyaharris/

Hacks to take Away

The power of doing nothing and being present with oneself: Taking time to sit quietly and be in the moment can lead to inspiration and clarity. It allows for a deeper connection with oneself and the universe.
Saying no to things that no longer serve you: It's important to evaluate the things we have constructed around ourselves and be willing to let go of what no longer aligns with our goals and values. Creating space for better opportunities to come in.
Embracing radical authenticity: Being courageously and vulnerably authentic in how we show up in the world can have a profound impact on our personal and professional lives. It allows us to differentiate ourselves and connect with others on a deeper level.
The importance of letting go: Having the bravery to let go of things, whether it's clients, projects, or beliefs, that no longer serve us can open doors to new and better opportunities. Creating space for growth and alignment.
Finding the flow state: Balancing the masculine and feminine energies within oneself. By embracing moments of being, tapping into the flow state, and connecting with the grand creator, one can experience greater ease and alignment in their endeavors.

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In this episode of I sit down with the seasoned comedian, Ian, to explore his journey into the world of stand-up comedy. Ian shares his experiences, from discovering his passion for comedy to overcoming the challenges of the industry. Dive into the process of crafting jokes, the dedication required to succeed, and the thrill of performing in front of live audiences. Prepare to be entertained and inspired as Ian's wit and storytelling take center stage in this captivating episode.

Our Guest

Ian Stanley

feedthewolf.com
ianstanleycomedy.com

Hacks to take Away

The hardest part of writing is not writing, it's sitting down to write. Building the structure and discipline is crucial.
Start by picking a sacred time for writing that is untouchable and dedicate yourself to writing during that time.
Even writing for 10 minutes a day can be a powerful way to build the habit of writing.
Treat writing like a muscle that needs consistent exercise. It's about showing up and practicing regularly, regardless of the quality of the writing.
Reduce friction and make things as easy as possible to build new habits. Start with small steps, such as putting on your shoes or typing a single word repeatedly, to get the creative flow going.

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Shilpa Lewis is the Owner/Founder Omni Mindfulness, and a User Experience Consultant.

Shilpa is a Mindset & Meditation Coach, show host of the Podcast Omni Mindfulness, Meditation Expert, producer of guided meditations on Insight Timer, and creator of her signature courses Awareness First, Happy Mind, and Second Act.

Shilpa understands the struggles of the modern professional woman. Having spent years in the technology space, she witnessed the challenges of working in corporate cultures. She also experienced the challenges of being raised in the 70s in the United States, in an immigrant family, with traditional Indian culture. She has first-hand experienced the personal and professional pressures placed on women leaving them feeling that they lack time and energy for self-improvement.

Shilpa serves professional women and mompreneurs, who struggle with the stress of work-life balance, overwhelm, anxious, lack alignment with their true selves or purpose, and feel stuck either personally or professionally.

Her transformational coaching approach is practical and holistically integrated to align mind, body, and heart.

She offers coaching sessions, courses, group guided meditations, and workshops to help women more mindfully RELAX, RESET, and REVITALIZE their personal and professional life.

So sit back, relax, and get ready to dive deep into the fascinating realm of UX with our incredible guest, Shilpa Lewis.

Our Guest: Shilpa Lewis

website: https://omnimindfulness.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/omni.mindfulness/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjyoa02oSEutDPE6hGDi_0g
InsightTimer: https://insighttimer.com/omnimindfulness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omnimindfulness/

Hacks to Take Away

Seek Connection: Building connections with coaches, mentors, and fellow practitioners in your field is essential for success and provides a sense of camaraderie.
Find Clarity: It's crucial to have clarity about your goals and aspirations. Understand who you are and the purpose behind your work to stay motivated and focused.
Embrace Curiosity: Cultivating curiosity allows for continuous learning and growth. As UX professionals, being curious about new domains and solving problems helps expand expertise and stay engaged.
Triple C Hacks: The Triple C Hacks stand for Connection, Curiosity, and Clarity. These three principles can guide and enhance personal and professional development.
Favorite Hobby and Childhood Aspirations: Shilpa mentions her interest in sewing as a hobby she wishes she had pursued. As a child, she had aspirations of becoming an astronaut and recognized her passion for using both sides of the brain, combining science and art.

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Mara Riopelle, an online business coach, speaker, and founder of the Ambitious Mom Movement. Mara shares her personal journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, highlighting the burnout and unfulfillment that led her to create a movement for ambitious moms. We discuss redefining success, finding balance between work and family, and the power of asking for help. Whether you're an ambitious mom yourself or seeking inspiration for your own entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips to create success on your own terms.

Our Guest

Mara Riopel

https://www.marariopel.com/
https://www.facebook.com/mara.riopel
https://www.instagram.com/marariopel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marariopel

Hacks to Take Away

Find your fire and passion for what you're doing in the online space as an entrepreneur.
Conduct thorough market research by talking to real people and understanding their needs and desires. Avoid bait-and-switch tactics and stay in integrity during market research conversations.
Focus on growing a targeted audience and collaborate with other entrepreneurs to create win-win situations where everyone's audience can benefit.
Establish systems and templates in your business to ensure consistency and success, even during busy or challenging times. Having a system in place helps maintain momentum and frees up time for personal and family needs.
Set up your business to serve your life, prioritizing balance and fulfillment over constantly working hard until it all falls into place. Design your business in a way that supports your desired lifestyle and personal goals.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, we sit down with Jeanne Omlor, the esteemed queen of authentic marketing. Join us as John takes us on a journey through his incredible life story, from facing adversity and financial struggles to finding success as an online coach. Discover the defining moments that led him to shift from offline marketing to cracking the code of organic marketing. Learn the strategies and principles behind his remarkable achievement of reaching 2 million in just 17 months, all without running ads. Gain insights into the power of authenticity and the importance of meaningful connections in building a thriving coaching business. Tune in now for an inspiring conversation filled with wisdom and practical tips.

Our Guest

Jeanne Omlor

jeanneomlor.com
facebook.com/jeanneomlor
instragram.com/jeanneomlor

Hacks to take Away

Be authentic and true to yourself. Embrace your uniqueness and don't try to emulate others or strive for perfection. Authenticity sells and creates meaningful connections.
Persistence and consistency are crucial. Business is about testing and learning from the results. Don't wait for luck or opportunities to come your way. Choose yourself, be persistent, and remain consistent in your efforts.
Focus on doing one thing at a time. Trying to juggle multiple tasks or avenues simultaneously can lead to inefficiency and overwhelm. Master one aspect before moving on to the next. Success comes from a step-by-step approach.
Embrace the importance of integrating various skills and experiences. Just as driving a car involves learning different aspects and eventually integrating them smoothly, business success requires integrating and leveraging diverse skills and knowledge.
Don't be shamed into caring or making money. You can be both impactful and profit-oriented. Avoid the notion that making money and helping others are mutually exclusive. Strive for a balance that allows you to make a positive impact while also achieving financial success.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, our guest Don shares his incredible journey from being a television producer to performing with the iconic Blue Man Group. Discover the defining moments that shaped his path and how he transformed setbacks into opportunities. Don's passion for engaging with audiences led him to teach public speaking, using unique techniques learned from his clowning experiences. Join us as we explore the power of vulnerability, storytelling, and the importance of being of service to your audience. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will help you find your true calling and connect with your audience in meaningful ways.

Our Guest

Don Colliver

https://www.doncolliver.com/wink-technical-presentation-training
https://web.facebook.com/doncolliver
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doncolliver/
https://www.instagram.com/doncolliver/

Hacks to take Away

Dealing with imperfection in presentations: Learning to acknowledge, take responsibility, and move on can actually help to engage the audience.
ATM Technique: Acknowledge the issue, Take responsibility (even if it's not your fault), and Move on with the presentation.
Advanced level: Convert the issue into a message by calling it back later in the presentation and integrating it into your overall theme.
The power of the rule of three: Using the rule of three can add levity to a presentation by establishing a pattern and delivering a punchline or key point on the third iteration.
Understanding comedy and laughter: Laughter is often triggered when a pattern is set and then broken, creating surprise or incongruity.

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In this episode, Vanessa, a coach and mediator, to share her awe-inspiring journey on this episode of "The Power Within You." Discover how Vanessa turned her pain into her superpower by developing the revolutionary "Anger Algorithm." Explore her profound insights into anger, conflict resolution, and the transformative potential of vulnerability. Prepare to be inspired and learn valuable strategies for transforming your own anger into a catalyst for growth and personal empowerment. Tune in now!

Our Guest

Vanessa Alfaro

http://vanessaalfaro.co/the-anger-algorithm
https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmarriedwomen
https://www.instagram.com/theempoweredcommunicator/

Hacks to take Away

Practice Gratitude: Start your day by expressing gratitude for everything, no matter how small. This act of gratitude can help shift your mindset and bring positivity into your life.
Acknowledge and Identify Anger: When you feel triggered or angry, pause and acknowledge your emotions. Recognize that you are angry and then identify what you need in that moment, such as clear communication or peace.
Breathe and Settle Your Nervous System: In moments of intense emotions, practice deep breathing techniques to calm your nervous system. Allow yourself to be present with the experience and trust that the emotions will pass.
Connect with Your Creative Intelligence: After settling down through breathing, ask yourself, "What do I want?" Listen and connect with your inner creative intelligence to gain insights and clarity about your desires and next steps.
Embrace the Innocence Within: Embrace the childlike innocence within you and allow yourself to enjoy simple pleasures and experiences. It can bring joy, playfulness, and a sense of lightness to your life.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, our guest takes us on a captivating journey through their origin story. From immigrating to a new country to witnessing the struggles faced by their homeland, they share how these experiences shaped their perspective on freedom, entrepreneurship, and helping others. Join us as we uncover the mindset shift from selling to serving, the power of caring for people, and the transformational impact it has had on their life and business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will motivate you to embrace your own story and make a difference in the lives of others.

Our Guest

Nicky Billou

Www.eCircleAcademy.com

Hacks to take Away

Message clarity: Ensure that your message effectively communicates how you help people rather than focusing solely on how great you are. Tighten up and refine your message to make it clear why potential clients should work with you.
Appropriate pricing: Charge appropriately for your services and avoid underpricing. Charging too little not only undervalues your work but can also hinder your clients from achieving the desired results. Set a price that reflects the value you provide and motivates clients to invest in their own success.
Seek mentorship: Find a great mentor who can guide you and help you develop the mindset and strategies needed to achieve phenomenal success. A mentor can provide valuable insights, support, and direction as you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.
Fun rapid-fire questions: The podcast features a series of rapid-fire questions, including hobbies, childhood aspirations, favorite movies or TV shows (Rocky), favorite superhero (Batman), and a board game comparison (strategic Batman).
Where to find the guest: Connect with the guest, Nicky Billou, on social media platforms and Amazon under the name Nicky Billou. Additionally, visit eCircleAcademy.com/appointment to access resources and grow your business.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, I sit down with entrepreneur and LinkedIn expert, Selena Yeung. Selena shares her journey from a corporate account director to founding the in Academy, a platform dedicated to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build powerful personal brands using LinkedIn. Discover the struggles Selena encountered along the way and the solutions she presents to help businesses thrive in the digital landscape. If you're looking to leverage LinkedIn for your own mastery, branding, and business growth, this episode is a must-listen.

Our Guest

Salina Yeung

Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salinayeung/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamsalinayeung/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bw3uzTcdnc0KO35kZ6ctQ

Hacks to take Away

Building a Personal Brand: Building a follow-worthy personal brand is crucial on LinkedIn. It involves clarity and alignment in your personal brand messaging, allowing people to understand who you are, who your target audience is, and how you can help them with their desired results and transformation.
Conversion Content: Creating strategic and intentional content that builds demand for your business is essential. This content should not only focus on what your audience likes but also include information about your products or services, striking a balance that drives conversions within your LinkedIn strategy.
Relationship-Based Social Selling: Building connections and trust through relationship-based social selling is highly effective. By fostering meaningful relationships with your audience and showcasing your powerful personal brand and conversion content, you can establish trust and make it easier for them to say yes to your offerings.
Creating Demand and Trust: A powerful personal brand, conversion content, and relationship-based social selling work together to create demand and trust. When your audience sees your brand, engages with your content, and builds a connection with you, they are more likely to trust your solutions and be receptive to your offers.
The Impact of Personal Branding: Personal branding, conversion content, and relationship-based social selling all contribute to the overall success of your LinkedIn presence. Together, they help you stand out, build authority, and create an authentic connection with your audience, leading to consistent client sign-ups and business growth.

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In this episode, our guest, Michael, shares his journey from a high school English teacher to a Broadway producer and, eventually, an expert in networking and referability. We explore the importance of making brands referable and how to craft memorable messages that leave a lasting impact. Discover the triple threat of thought leadership and learn how to leverage the celebrity, scientist, and magician within yourself to create an aura of curiosity and influence. Tune in to gain insights on how to become a thought leader and make your brand truly referable.

Our Guest

Michael Roderick

http://www.smallpondenterprises.com/
https://www.accesstoanyonepodcast.com/
http://myreferabilityrater.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-roderick-1161571/
https://www.facebook.com/mike.roderick.940
https://twitter.com/MichaelRoderick

Hacks to take Away

Check for Understanding: Encourage others to repeat what you've shared in their own words to ensure accessibility and clarity of your ideas.
Create a Magic Trick: Develop a concept or framework that others would want to share because it makes them look cool, similar to a magician's trick.
Target Problem: Instead of solely focusing on your solution, identify and articulate the target problem your clients face. Tap into the emotional aspect of the problem to create curiosity and interest in working with you.

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In this episode, we sit down with special guest Fannie to discuss the fascinating journey of building a personal brand and connecting with your audience. Fannie shares her experiences as an expert in branding and marketing for technology firms, highlighting the importance of combining expertise, passion, and personality. Discover how Fannie's diverse background, including immigrating to Canada and working in civil engineering, shaped her career trajectory. Gain valuable insights into leveraging personal branding strategies for both individuals and corporations. Join us for an engaging conversation that explores the power of storytelling, authenticity, and finding your unique voice in the digital age.

Our Guest

Fanny Dunagan

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/
www.pathlynks.com (I'm actually in the process of updating my website - hope it's done by your show!)

Hacks to take Away

Building a personal brand is about creating content that resonates with your audience and establishes trust, leading them to become clients and customers.
Content serves as a means of serving and providing value to your audience, rather than simply selling to them.
Creating valuable and engaging content leads to warmer connections and leads, as people come to you based on the value you provide.
In the era of short-form content, it's important to balance quick, entertaining content with longer, more substantial content that creates a deeper connection with your audience.
Content should have four purposes: education, information, inspiration, and entertainment. By focusing on these four aspects, you can create a well-rounded content strategy that engages your audience and aligns with your brand.

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In this episode we sit down with Phil Harrington, 'The Credit Card Guy,' as he takes us on a journey through his entrepreneurial career. Phil shares his experience selling candy bars as a teenager and how it sparked his passion for sales. From telemarketing to selling cars, Phil eventually found his niche in the credit card processing industry. Discover the power of cold calling, the importance of follow-up, and the secrets to success in sales. Whether you're a seasoned salesperson or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies that can transform your approach to selling. Tune in now and gain the knowledge to master the art of cold calling.

Our Guest

Phil Herrington

https://www.thepaymentexperts.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-payment-experts/

Hacks to take Away

Sales skills are learned: Salespeople are not born, but rather develop their skills over time. It's a series of honed skills that anyone can learn and improve upon.
Automate follow-ups: The fortune is in the follow-up. Automating follow-up processes, such as through monthly newsletters or automated messaging, can greatly enhance sales conversions and maintain customer engagement.
Consistency is key: Consistency in taking action, even if it's not your best day, is crucial for progress. B-minus work is better than no work at all. Making small efforts each day adds up and propels you forward.
Master the art of cold calling: Cold calling can be a powerful sales tool when done effectively. Building confidence and practicing your pitch can lead to successful cold calls and conversions.
Set goals with a specific date: Setting specific goals, such as becoming a millionaire, with a defined date can help reverse engineer your path to success. Writing down goals and plans creates a roadmap for achieving them.

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In this episode, join us as we sit down with Molly, a successful entrepreneur who transformed her love for photography into a multimillion-dollar online course business. Molly shares her journey, from dropping out of college to starting her own photography studio, and eventually pivoting towards digital products and education. Discover how she overcame challenges, scaled her business, and now helps others turn their knowledge into profitable online courses. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on building a business around your passion, this episode is a must-listen.

Our Guest

Molly Keyser

Website: https://www.profitablecourses.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mollymkeyser/
FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitablecreatormovement
TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdpkYrqj/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/mollykeyser

Hacks to take Away

Focus on growing a personal brand with one social media avenue and repurpose content to other platforms.
Consider hiring virtual assistants, especially overseas, to increase productivity and take advantage of time zone differences.
Transform your knowledge into digital products, such as ebooks or online courses, to scale your business without dealing with physical products or shipping.
Don't be afraid to integrate additional products or services related to your personal brand, even if it's not directly related to your main business.
Molly's favorite movie or TV show is Breaking Bad, set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she resides.

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In this episode, join me your Host Junaid as I sits down with an extraordinary guest, Lisa, to explore her captivating origin story. From a young performer charging neighborhood kids to watch her sing and dance, to college dreams of becoming a rockstar, life took unexpected turns. Lisa's encounter with the internet, the joy of motherhood, and a near-death experience led her to reevaluate her path and discover her true calling. Now a successful business strategist, Lisa shares her insights on finding your creative entrepreneurship sweet spot, embracing your unique wiring, and building a fulfilling and profitable business that aligns with your passions. Tune in to learn how to shine your light, impact lives, and create a thriving business that reflects your authentic self.

Our Guest

Lisa Robbin Young

https://lisarobbinyoung.com
https://linkedin.com/in/lisarobbinyoung
https://youtube.com/younglisam
https://instagram.com/lisarobbinyoung
https://facebook.com/lisarobbinyoung.fan
https://twitter.com/lisarobbinyoung
https://tiktok.com/lisarobbinyoung

Hacks to take Away

Be a First Rate Version of Yourself: Instead of trying to imitate someone else's success, stay true to who you are and embrace your uniqueness. Success that aligns with your authentic self will be more fulfilling and rewarding.
Embrace Your Unique Wiring: Discover how you are uniquely wired to work and lean into it. By understanding your strengths, passions, and values, you become a lighthouse for attracting the right audience who resonates with your offerings.
Your Network is Your Net Worth: Building relationships and connections is crucial for success. Engage and connect with others, not just for business purposes, but also to build genuine friendships. Your network can provide support, collaboration opportunities, and help you overcome challenges.
Focus on High Return on Investment (ROI): Recognize the importance of optimizing your resources—time, energy, money, effort, and attention. As an entrepreneur, prioritize activities that provide the greatest ROI and make the best use of your limited resources.
Stay Open to Learning and Curiosity: Cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and curiosity. Explore topics that fascinate you, such as brain science, and seek out resources like podcasts or books to expand your knowledge.

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In this episode, Junaid discusses his approach to crafting customized introductions by leveraging chat-based AI technology. He reveals how he utilizes ChatGPT to generate engaging and tailored intros based on conversation transcripts. Junaid also shares insights on ethical usage and provides links to the tools mentioned for further exploration. Tune in to discover a time-saving solution for making your podcast intros shine.

Hacks to take away:

Organization and Management: The host maintains a Google Sheet with a list of recorded and published podcast episodes, including titles, guest names, episode numbers, and status. This helps in keeping track of episode schedules and publication dates.
Customized Introductions: The host creates personalized introductions for each podcast episode. By accessing recorded interviews and conversations with guests, specific sections are extracted to form engaging introductions that highlight the guest's journey and expertise.
Utilizing ChatGPT: ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, is employed to generate podcast intros. The host provides the conversation transcript between themselves and the guest to ChatGPT, which then produces a ready-to-use introduction based on the input.
Time-Saving Speech Synthesis: To expedite the process of recording podcast introductions, the host explores the use of 11 labs, a speech synthesis program. By creating voice clones that match the host's tone and style, they can generate introductions efficiently, eliminating the need for extensive recording and editing.
Simplifying Workflow: The host emphasizes the importance of leveraging available tools and technologies to streamline the podcast creation process. By adopting ethical uses of AI and speech synthesis, they can optimize their productivity, reduce time-consuming tasks, and deliver content more rapidly to their audience.

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In this captivating episode, join us as we explore the incredible impact of storytelling with our guest. From finding hope in dark times to embracing challenges and embracing personal growth, we delve into the power of sharing our stories. Discover how a single video changed our guest's perspective, leading them to embark on a journey of self-discovery and content creation. Tune in for a dose of inspiration and insights on how to transform your own life through storytelling.

Our Guest

Gabriel Leal

https://www.instagram.com/stream.tornado/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gab%C3%A9-leal/
https://twitter.com/StreamTornado
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGabeLealExperience/

Hacks to take Away

Stay focused on your short-term and long-term goals: Having defined goals acts as a roadmap for your journey and ensures that you know where you're headed. Even if you need to change direction along the way, having clear goals helps you stay on track.
Consistency is key: Consistently showing up and delivering content builds trust with your audience. Being reliable and consistent in your efforts yields results and attracts people who know what to expect from you.
The importance of hitting the "Rs": The "Rs" refer to regroup, reevaluate, recalibrate, and respond. It's essential to regularly assess and adjust your plans, goals, and strategies as circumstances change. By taking inventory of your life and making necessary adjustments, you can keep progressing towards your goals.
Take time to regroup, reevaluate, recalibrate, and respond: Life is full of variables, and unexpected situations arise. When faced with such situations, it's crucial to regroup and gather yourself, reevaluate your plans and strategies, recalibrate your approach, and respond with appropriate actions.
Periodically review and adjust your approach: After a specific period, it's beneficial to take a step back and review your progress. By doing so, you can regroup, reevaluate, recalibrate, and respond accordingly, ensuring that you're constantly aligning your actions with your goals and making necessary improvements.

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In this monumental 500th episode of Hacks & Hobbies, host Junaid Ahmed takes us on an extraordinary journey – from humble beginnings of mastering beekeeping to becoming a recognized voice in the world of podcasting. Junaid reflects on the journey so far, sharing personal struggles, valuable lessons, and notable victories along the way.

Tune in to delve into vital topics such as the necessity of effective execution in idea management, commitment to continual personal growth, and the significance of documenting one's journey. Further discussions center on the role of community in a project's successful growth, the power of perseverance in facing adversity, and the irreplaceable value of family and other support systems in cultivating passions and pursuits.

Throughout the episode, Junaid shares thought-provoking insights from his personal experiences, drawing intriguing parallels between beekeeping and entrepreneurship, and also highlighting key insights from Gary Vaynerchuk's "Crushing It!".

Join us in this celebratory episode as we not only reflect on the grit and dedication that brought Hacks & Hobbies to this significant milestone but also look ahead to the exciting journey still to come. Get ready for a powerful exploration of growth, evolution, and inspiration as we continue to hack our way toward even more shared knowledge and engaging conversations.

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Join us as we speak with a fitness trainer turned online entrepreneur who shares his journey and the lessons he learned to achieve success in the online world. Discover how he transitioned from being a fitness trainer with a fully booked schedule to scaling his business through online marketing. He shares the secrets behind understanding your market and using the right language and emotions to communicate effectively with potential clients. Tune in to learn how you can optimize your business and take it to the next level.

Our Guest

Lanell Beckles

occamsfitness.com
https://www.facebook.com/lanellbeckles.1
https://www.instagram.com/lanellbecklesfitness/

Hacks to Take Away

Getting a true gut health test is important because everyone's diet is different and certain foods may be harmful rather than helpful. Fixing your gut can also help improve brain function.
You don't need to work out for an hour a day. You can get results with just twice a week, even with a 15-minute workout.
The workout plan involves separating half of your body for each day and doing one set of five to eight reps for each exercise. After finishing the set, drop the weight by 50% and do a drop set to failure.
Increase the weight by at least 10% each time and aim to hit the same number of reps. By the end of six weeks, you should see at least a 20% improvement.
You can sign up for tooeasyworkouts.com to get the workout template and join a Facebook group for support.

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Join us for this inspiring episode of Journey of an Entrepreneur where Sri Mahabir shares her journey of how she overcame her fears of being on camera and helped others share their stories to build visibility for their brand. From starting her business as a virtual assistant to going live on Instagram and forming a community, Sri talks about the power of video and the importance of building relationships.

Our Guest

Sri Mahabir

https://www.facebook.com/sri.mahabir
https://www.linkedin.com/in/srimahabir
https://instagram.com/nexlevconsulting_sri
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTd9xtn6F/
srimahabir@gmail.com

Hacks to Take Away

Using video can be a helpful tool to improve public speaking skills and overall communication.
If you are uncomfortable with how you look or sound on camera, try to focus on the things you like about yourself and practice recording videos in a low-pressure environment.
Don't get too caught up in trying to achieve perfection in your videos. Instead, focus on progress and improvement over time.
If you find yourself struggling to record a video, take a break and come back to it later with a fresh perspective.
Practicing these tips can help you feel more confident and comfortable in front of the camera, which can benefit your personal and professional life.

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In this episode, we speak with Kirstie Rickert, the CEO of More Prints and other successful companies. Kirstie shares her inspiring journey from being an artistic black sheep of the family to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses how she started and grew her businesses from zero to millions in just a few years, sharing her tips and insights along the way. Tune in to learn how to start and grow a successful business and stay motivated during the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Our Guest

Kirstie Rickert

Website : Amourprints.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/amourprints
IG : https://www.instagram.com/amourprints/

Hacks to take Away

Thoughtful gifts that have sentimental value are more meaningful than generic gifts like chocolates or flowers.
Kirstie started her multi-million dollar company in 2018 but it wasn't until the end of 2019 that she really got it up and going, so she experienced both the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods.
Going through the journey of growing a business allows you to bring out your creative and passionate sides, and is something that cannot be replicated.
Don't give up when things are really bad.
Build a solid team.
Have a mentor or a group of people you can talk to for feedback.

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In this episode of the podcast where we explore the journey of Ryan Cote, who founded the morning upgrade and runs a successful marketing agency with his family. He shares his story of entrepreneurship, personal development, and creating multiple streams of revenue.

Our Guest

Ryan Cote

https://morningupgrade.com/

Hacks to Take Away

Investing in yourself with a personalized morning routine, even if it's just 15 minutes, can have a compound effect on the rest of your day.
Being part of a mastermind group can be a powerful personal development strategy, providing accountability, support, and knowledge-sharing with like-minded individuals.
Walking at least 7,000 steps a day can lead to a longer life and is a low-impact way to get exercise, with the added benefit of using the time to consume content or take business calls.
Tracking progress is key to improving, whether it's through an app or other means.
Continuous experimentation and adaptation is important in personal growth, such as changing up your morning routine or trying new strategies.

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Join us in this episode as we talk to the founder of Trek Mage, Irinia Poddubnaia, about her journey of starting a business in China, running an e-commerce company, and developing a software to help e-commerce providers with tracking and customer communication. Hear about her experiences and insights in building and automating processes, integrating with e-commerce platforms, and providing beginner-friendly solutions for tracking and customer communication.

Our Guest

Irinia Poddubnaia

https://trackmage.com/
https://www.instagram.com/trackmage/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/trackmage/
https://twitter.com/TrackMage
https://web.facebook.com/trackmage/
https://web.facebook.com/groups/trackmage
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxA1xlANK5j0jdQc02a99rg

Hacks to Take Away

Bridge the communication gap with customers after the purchase to keep them informed and prevent lost orders.
Ask customers for reviews to increase the likelihood of receiving feedback and improve the credibility of the store.
Provide excellent customer support to build a solid relationship with customers and create opportunities for upselling.
Ensure that all feedback mechanisms are working properly to prevent customer frustration.
Engage customers throughout the entire purchasing process to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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In this episode, we talk to a successful entrepreneur about his journey from making poor decisions and serving time in prison to discovering his passion for technology and website design. He shares his ups and downs, how he navigated through life's setbacks, and how he turned his passion into a successful business. Get ready to be inspired and learn valuable lessons from his journey.

Our Guest

Andy Griffith

Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / LinkedIn @iamandygriffith

Hacks to take Away

Invest in digital real estate by purchasing your children's domain names as a.com if it's available. This will be a valuable asset in the future as the world becomes more digital.
Don't worry about solving problems you don't have yet when starting a business. It doesn't take much money to get started, so find a platform that fits your unique needs and budget, and work your way up to your desired level.
When starting a business, it's likely to be just you, so don't add overhead by hiring staff or investing in high-end platforms. Start small and build from there.
Experience is key in any field. You will make mistakes, but you will learn from them and know what to avoid in the future.
To be great, you have to be willing to start as bad. No one starts as the best, but everyone has to start somewhere.

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In this episode of the Magical Life, Health, Wealth, and Weight Loss Podcast, we speak with a natural health practitioner who shares her journey of reconnecting with nature and treating herself with respect. From a difficult childhood to an unhappy marriage and multiple life-threatening conditions, our guest learned the importance of valuing oneself and finding inspiration in nature. Join us as we explore the power of nature and how it can transform our lives.

Our Guest

Magic Barclay

FB: facebook.com/wholisticnaturalhealthaustralia
Insta: instagram.com/wholisticnaturalhealth
Website: wholicticnaturalhealth.com.au

Hacks to Take Away

What other people think isn't your business. Focus on what you can control - your own behavior and how you present yourself to the world.
Look to nature for inspiration on how to live a simple and content life. We can learn from our animal cousins and their way of life.
Know who you are and what values and beliefs define you. Don't try to be someone else or compare yourself to others on social media.
Stop leading an Instagram life and start living a life that you can be proud of. Don't live to impress others.
Take care of your mental and physical health by focusing on natural health remedies and respecting yourself. Valuing yourself is key to a happy and fulfilling life.

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In this episode, we have a special guest sharing his inspiring journey of self-discovery and success. From being a young musician with big dreams to discovering his true self and creating a fulfilling life, he has a wealth of knowledge to share. Join us as we discuss the importance of self-awareness, finding your true personality, strengths, and weaknesses, and living a life true to yourself. We also explore the connection between creativity, music, and technology, and how discovering yourself can lead to success in all aspects of life.

Our Guest

David Green

Website: https://realyouproject.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeytotherealyou/

Hacks to Take Away

Utilize patent pending status to protect your technology before investing in expensive patent lawyers.
As an inventor, it's important to decide which idea to focus on and put all your energy into making it a success.
Tap into your personality type to design a life and career around what truly makes you happy and fulfilled.
Understanding and balancing male and female attributes can lead to more focused and productive creative energy.
Prioritizing and making decisions based on your goals and values can lead to a more fulfilling and successful life.

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In this episode, we chat with Victoria Rader, a possibility coach, and top 1% real estate agent, about her journey to success. From growing up in the Soviet Union to homeschooling her children and becoming a successful real estate agent during the recession, Victoria shares the challenges she overcame and the lessons she learned along the way. Join us as we explore the power of possibility and how to find success in both your personal and professional life.

Our Guest

Victoria Rader

Website: https://yu2shine.com/
My IG is @vica_rader

Hacks to Take Away

Be aware of the questions you ask yourself. Without judgment, pay attention to the questions you are asking yourself, as they shape your thoughts and experiences.
Instead of focusing on negative questions when facing difficult situations, intentionally shift your mindset by asking yourself, "How can I make it better?" This will empower your brain to give you the exact answer to help you shift out and improve your situation.
When things are going well, avoid self-sabotage by recognizing the impermanence of life and avoiding thoughts that ask when the good things will come to an end. Instead, ask yourself, "How much better can it get?"
Practice these steps consistently to bring immense shifts to your life.
Remember that you have the power to shape your experiences and create positive change in your life.

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In this episode, we speak with Craig Kelley, founder of LeadScripts, about his journey from being a struggling musician to creating a successful business. Craig shares his challenges and lessons he learned along the way, including the importance of listening to your audience and delivering solutions that solve their problems. He also shares his experience with AppSumo and how it helped him refine his product through user feedback. This episode is a must-listen if you're an entrepreneur or business owner looking to create a successful product.

Our Guest

Craig Kelley

website: https://leadscripts.co/

Hacks to Take Away

Craig Kelley struggled to find inspiration for his next project after losing clients to larger hosting companies like GoDaddy.
He created a social media platform called Mocha Max but later narrowed his focus to Twitter and learned about APIs and programming.
Craig then tried to help musicians sell their music online through ClickFunnels, but COVID-19 disrupted the music industry and made it challenging to sell to musicians.
Craig decided to create LeadScripts, a product that offers fill-in-the-blank sales page templates to help businesses with their marketing. He refined the product based on user feedback from AppSumo.
He advises entrepreneurs to find the right audience for their product, listen to their customers, and continually refine their product to better serve their customers' needs.

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Join us in this inspiring episode as we talk to Salina Yeung, the founder of In Academy. She shares her journey of quitting her job during the pandemic and starting her own business. Learn how she helps small business owners and entrepreneurs build their online presence and personal brand on LinkedIn. Discover the power of creating a powerful personal brand and how it can help you win clients and differentiate yourself from your competitors.

Our Guest

Salina Yeung

Website: www.theinacademy.com
Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salinayeung/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamsalinayeung/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bw3uzTcdnc0KO35kZ6ctQ

Hacks to Take Away

Building a personal brand that is follow-worthy and aligned with your business offer is crucial for success on LinkedIn.
Conversion content, which is strategic and intentional content that builds demand for your business while also providing value to your audience, is an essential component of a successful LinkedIn strategy.
Social selling, which involves building connections and relationships with potential clients based on trust, is a powerful way to sell your products or services on LinkedIn.
Apple's approach to launching the Apple Watch illustrates the importance of warming up your audience and creating a need before launching a new product or service.
The In Academy is a resource where you can learn more about these LinkedIn strategies and tactics in greater detail.

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Christian De La Huerta is a spiritual teacher, breathwork practitioner, and author who has been doing retreats and workshops for over 30 years. He has also authored several books, including "Awakening the Soul of Power" and "Coming Out Spiritually". In his work, he focuses on empowering people, helping them to overcome fears and transcend past drama, and how to have conscious, intentional relationships. Christian De La Huerta has also been a speaker at many conferences and events, and he has travelled all over the world.

Our Guest

Christian De La Huerta

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christian.delahuerta.1
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/christiandlh/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelahuerta/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/391544.Christian_de_la_Huerta
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-De-la-Huerta/e/B001KINR1K
Newsletter: https://kb987.infusionsoft.app/app/form/unleashings-the-soul-of-power-email-list
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4hOzeGdhkTcRxOHkV9tfbQ
Website: https://soulfulpower.com/
Website Author Page: https://soulfulpower.com/Awakening-The-Soul-Of-Power-Book/
AllAuthor: https://allauthor.com/author/christiandlh/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/290440885360555/

Hacks to take Away

Use the breath: The breath is the most loyal and faithful companion on the journey of being alive. When we learn to develop a relationship with the breath, it can be life-changing. We can slow down our breath to slow down the heart and relax the body, which helps in centering ourselves and calming ourselves.
Be present: Anything that we can practice to bring ourselves present is the secret to inner peace. The ego mind is always stuck in the past or projecting into the future, and we have a hard time being in the present moment. Any mindfulness or meditation practice can help us stay present and make a huge difference in our lives.
Break down goals: Learn to break down goals into smaller, manageable, doable pieces. It's better to commit to achievable goals that become self-rewarding rather than setting ourselves up for failure by taking on too much.
Navigate emotions: Rather than controlling emotions, we need to learn to navigate them. Energy cannot be destroyed, so all the times we have suppressed our emotions, it gets caught in the tissues of the body, leading to a lifetime of repressed emotional baggage. We need to navigate our emotions rather than stuffing them.
Travel and meet people from all over the world: Traveling and meeting people from different societies can help us clean up our lenses and broaden our minds, providing the much-needed nutrition from variety to our minds.

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On today's episode, we're joined by Edwin Carrion, who is currently navigating a yacht in Miami while sharing his inspiring journey with us. Edwin Carrion shares his inspiring journey of coming from humble beginnings to achieving success through hard work and faith. From setting clear goals to reverse engineering your way to success, we discuss practical tips on how to navigate your way to abundance. Tune in for a motivational conversation that will inspire you to pursue your dreams! This is gonna be an awesome conversation as we uncover his origin story and how he achieved success through hard work and faith.

Our Guest

Edwin Carrion

https://www.instagram.com/edwincarrion78/
https://www.facebook.com/EdwinCarrion78
https://www.facebook.com/groups/startuptomillions/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwincarrion/
https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSRdLUAf4/
www.edwincarrion.com
https://9secrets.edwincarrion.com/FREE

Hacks to take Away

Have faith and a strong belief in yourself and a higher power, which will help you get through any challenges in life.
Avoid having a Plan B in your business or personal life, as it sets you up for failure and sends a message to your subconscious mind that you are planning to fail.
Be recession-proof by ensuring that your business is able to sustain itself even if your income drops significantly, by not being over-leveraged and having access to capital reserves.
Think ahead of how you can protect your company and stay recession-proof by taking advantage of opportunities that come up during a recession, such as buying real estate or stocks at a discounted price.
Emulate the mentality of women who go shopping during sales, and take advantage of the opportunities that a recession provides to double or triple your business and grow your market share.

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Today's episode is one that I'm particularly excited about because I get to speak with a fighter pilot, Dominic Teich. Dominic, is a fighter pilot with over 16 years of experience in military aviation. From building model planes at age seven to teaching students how to start a jet and employ it in a wartime scenario, Dom shares his journey of passion and perseverance that led him to become a fighter pilot. Join us as we explore the importance of having a supportive environment, pursuing your passions, and looking far ahead in life. Let us explore his journey and learn how Dom became a fighter pilot.

Our Guest

Dominic Teich

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-teich-7a5aa0249/
IG: https://ww.instagram.com/dominicteich/ (“domteich”)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/domteich
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DomTeich (@DomTeich)

Hacks to take Away

Avoid the achievement hamster wheel by taking action, but not burning yourself out. Sit still for 5 minutes each morning and visualize where you want to go and what you want to achieve.
Surround yourself with a coach, guide, or team. You need people to help you succeed and hold you accountable.
Take action, even if you fail. Learning happens through repetition, failure, and action.
Plan, execute, and debrief. Debriefing is essential to learning from your successes and failures and refining your processes.
Learn from your mistakes and adjust your plan accordingly. This will help you succeed and open new doors for you.

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Coach AM is a breakthrough performance coach and strategist who shares his story of overcoming a life-threatening condition that left him with incomplete paraplegia and a deadly staph infection. Despite this, he was motivated to create content that could empower, motivate, encourage, and inspire others. This eventually led him to start his own coaching business from his hospital bed, which he has grown into a multi-six figure sustainable business. Coach AM believes that success begins with the mindset and that our response to life's challenges comes from what's inside us. He advises people going through tough times to focus on their inner game and understand that they are here for a divine purpose that is bigger than themselves. He stresses the importance of having a strong foundation and mindset, which allows us to respond to life's challenges in a positive and empowering way. Finally, Coach AM emphasizes the significance of leaders in serving their teams and imparting their knowledge, mindset, and perspective to help others achieve their highest potential.Our Guest

A.M. Williams

LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/coacham
Website:coachamwilliams.com
Twitter: ⁠AMWillLive

Hacks to take Away

Never underestimate the power of perspective. Reevaluate your perspective when you feel stuck or discouraged.
Play full out and commit 100% to whatever you're doing. Leave excuses behind and focus on opportunity.
Don't be afraid to take imperfect action. Your greatest asset is often your adversity.
Leave nothing on the table. Go all in on life and push the chips to the center every time.
Success is not a destination, it's a journey. Be willing to learn and discover the things you need to get better and achieve more of what you want.

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In this episode, we have Emily Sander, a writer, speaker, and personal development coach. Emily shares her journey of overcoming adversity, depression, and anxiety to find her purpose and passion. She talks about her experience of writing her first book, "The Second Best Thing," which is about finding purpose and joy in life, and how it has helped her to inspire and motivate others. Emily also shares some powerful insights on how to overcome limiting beliefs, develop a growth mindset, and create a fulfilling life. So, if you're looking for inspiration, motivation, and practical tips to help you live your best life, then this episode is for you. Stay tuned and enjoy the show!

Our Guest

Emily Sander

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-level-emily
Website:www.nextlevel.coach
Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/NextLevelEmily

Hacks to take Away

Emily Sander is an executive coach who helps leaders to develop their skills and make better decisions.
Emily shares a framework called "Three Circles" that helps individuals to make better decisions by defining an external event (Circle 1), an ideal outcome (Circle 3), and the action needed to bridge the gap (Circle 2).
The Three Circles framework can be applied in many different circumstances, and it forces individuals to define their desired outcome, which is often skipped over in emotional situations.
Circle 1 represents an external event that drops in your lap or comes across your desk, and Circle 3 represents your ideal outcome.
Circle 2 is the action needed to bridge the gap between Circle 1 and Circle 3, which requires checking oneself before reacting impulsively and assessing the best course of action to achieve the desired outcome.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Christopher Raush, a motivational speaker who shares with us his incredible journey from being a seventh-grade homeless dropout to achieving a master's degree. He talks about the difficulties he faced while living on the streets and how he overcame them to pursue his dreams. Christopher also shares with us how he got started in the motivational speaking industry and the importance of having a positive mindset. Listen in to be inspired and motivated by Christopher's incredible story.

Our Guest

Christopher Rausch

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherrausch-noexcusescoach
Website: christopherrausch.com
Youtube: youtube.com/thechristopherrausch
Calendar: Calendly.com/christopherrausch
Twitter: ⁠KICKASSGUIDE

Hacks to take Away

Write your eulogy to have a clear understanding of the legacy you want to leave behind and to have something to shoot for every day.
Start your day with a morning ritual that refreshes and renews you, such as expressing gratitude and setting intentions for the day.
Stay congruent with your intentions and take action towards fulfilling them, even when things get challenging.
Embrace the suck and don't run away from challenges. Instead, focus on what you can learn from them and how they can benefit you in the long run.
Study successful people and learn from their habits and rituals to improve your own life.

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Today I got to speak with Sandra Thompson.

Sandra has found a place professionally doing work that doesn't really feel like work.

She helps businesses and individuals grasp what it means to be human. She supports people as they learn how emotional intelligence contributes to brilliant business performance; greater happiness for employees and contentment for customers.

Always learning and trying to do better – She is proud of the journey she has taken with her Applied Customer Experience and Emotional Intelligence course which she has been teaching for five years and she’s looking forward to the next adventures in 2023!

Our Guest

Sandra Thompson

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cxeisandra⁠
Website: eievolution.com⁠(Company)
Twitter: ⁠sandra_eae⁠

Hacks to Take Away

Listen fiercely to understand more of what's going on and make the person telling you feel valued.
Travel, explore cultures, and increase your emotional granularity by increasing your vocabulary to describe your feelings and situations.
Write down three things you're grateful for before going to bed to ground yourself in positivity and have a ripple effect on others.
Sandra's childhood dream was to travel the world and see everything.
Sandra's favorite TV shows are The Office (UK version) and Blackadder, which has a sharp, dry wit.
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Introducing William Attaway, a leadership expert with over 25 years of experience in coaching, consulting, and leading organizations in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. William's journey into leadership began when a high school teacher saw potential in him and invited him to attend his first leadership conference, which inspired him to become a student and practitioner of leadership.

As a believer in servant leadership, William is committed to lifting others up and helping them reach their full potential. He is also the host of the Catabolic Leadership Podcast, where he shares his experiences and learnings with listeners who are eager to grow and learn. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of leadership with William Attaway.

Our Guest

William Attaway

IG: https://www.instagram.com/wattaway/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamattaway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamattaway
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamAttaway
TikTok: https://twitter.com/WilliamAttaway

Hacks to take away

Choose to have a teachable spirit and be in a learning posture.
Evaluate ruthlessly and ask 3 questions: What went right? What went wrong? How do we make it better next time?
Give the last 10% of honesty when evaluating.
Celebrate your wins.
Keep a wins journal to stay in the game.

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Introducing Susan Harrow, the world-renowned media coach, marketing strategist, and martial artist. For over 32 years, she's helped countless CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business innovators share their stories in the media, including major outlets like Oprah, 60 Minutes, and The Today Show. Susan is also the author of the best-selling book "Sell Yourself Without Selling Your Soul." Her course "The Zen of Fame: Your Genius Gone Viral" teaches individuals how to promote themselves with integrity and spirit. And did you know she's also a black belt in Aikido? Get ready for a fascinating conversation with Susan Harrow!

Our Guest

Susan Harrow

Website : https://prsecrets.com
IG : https://www.instagram.com/susanharrow/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanharrow/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SusanHarrow
Twitter : https://twitter.com/soundbitesiren

Hacks to take away

Plan, prepare and practice so you can be free to be spontaneous.
Hone in on your most important messages.
Have condensed messages that are so good they want to use them just as they are.
Channeling nervous energy.
Use video to see what's working and what's not and use roleplay to get the real feel of it.

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Today I get to speak with Martelli Adeka.Martelli Adeka is a family man and a financial consultant. He's married and has two beautiful daughters. He and his family reside and operate Kaizen Family Financial Consultants out of Coral Springs, Florida.

Their mission is to help our clients do proper insurance and financial planning for when it is needed most. Martelli loves people and loves to build relationships with people from all walks of life. During leisure time, Martelli enjoys farming, sports, and outings.Our Guest

Martelli Adeka

Website :https://www.thekaizenfinancial.com/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/zorey/

Hacks to take away

Educate yourself on what you want to do with your money.
Take action towards bringing your financial goals to reality.
Implement your plan.
Make sure your liabilities are covered.
Invest money to accumulate for future endeavors.

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Welcome to today's episode where we have Dr. Angela Mulrooney, a global speaker, best-selling author, and personal branding expert. Angela works with thought leaders to clarify their message and drive sales through various media platforms. Join us as we learn how to effectively brand ourselves and change the world with our expertise.

Our Guest

Angela Mulrooney

Website: https://unleashinginfluence.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamulrooney/

Hacks to take away

Be yourself and don't be afraid to polarize your audience.
Develop a thick skin to stay true to who you are.
Take advantage of your specialized skill sets.
Take calculated risks to get out of difficult situations.
Take the time to niche down and understand what you're doing.

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In today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with my good friend Alex Sanfilippo, the host of the top-rated podcast called Podcasting Made Simple. Alex is the founder of PodPros.com, a software company specifically focused on the podcasting industry. With his popular services such as PodMatch and PodcastSOP, Alex and his team help podcasters connect with guests and manage their episodes seamlessly. This is going to be an awesome conversation as we dive into the world of podcasting and learn from Alex's expertise. Stay tuned."

Our Guest

Alex Sanfilippo

Website : PodMatch.com (Like Tinder for podcasters), PodcastSOP.com (Organize your show like a pro), PodPros.com (Podcasters success resource)
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alexsanfilippo

Hacks to take away

The longer we can keep our mentality in what we do, the better we show up for our people, the better I find the results to be.
Turn your full focus to profit.
We want to serve them best we can, and the profit that we get from it is a byproduct.
Join a mastermind, no matter what you're trying to grow. That's going to enable you to really level up and find other people going through the same journey.
You want to stay relevant? Do things that don't scale, talk to the people that are using your product or service.
You have to spend less money on acquiring new customers.

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Today, I get to speak with Shay Wheat.

Shay Wheat is a Certified Event Producer™ & Creator of popular programs such as “The Powerful Event Process”, and “The Ultimate Event Planner Certification Program”, and CEO of Grace & Ease Productions, Inc.

Grace & Ease Productions, Inc supports their clients in creating Powerful and Profitable events. Producing In-Person and Live-Virtual events from 50 to 4,000+ attendees, and collaborating with many well-known celebrities such as Dr. Oz, Lisa Nichols, Dr. Claire Zammit, Bill Baren, Alison J. Prince, Josh Turner, and many others. We assist Speak-to-Sell clients to be extremely profitable with their events: just recently one client generated over $2.1 Million dollars in one Virtual Live 3-day event.

Their clients have made over $24 Million in revenue, gaining over 3,500 NEW clients and changing the lives of over 16,000+ attendees.

Their team handles all the planning, speaker & sponsor support as well as the production of Virtual Live and In-person events to create experiential, revenue-generating, and exciting events for attendees.

Our Guest

Shay Wheat

Facebook Business Page: https://facebook.com/GraceAndEaseProductions
Instagram: http://instagram.com/shaywheat/ and http://instagram.com/graceandeaseproductions/
LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/shaywheat/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/graceandeaseproductions
Twitter http://twitter.com/ShayWheat/
Website: www.GraceAndEaseProductions.com
https://calendly.com/shaywheat/connect

Hacks to take away changing the lives of the people you serve is key to creating successful events

Creating powerful and profitable live and virtual events is crucial, especially for entrepreneurs
"Figure out how to make it happen" is an important mindset for event production and entrepreneurship
Being seen and building a community is essential, especially in today's world where people may feel isolated
Human beings are social creatures, and events are a way to connect and build a tribe.

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Today I get to speak with Stever Robbins.

Stever Robbins helps passionate, highly-talented executives design and advance in their careers. Stever Robbins is a serial entrepreneur, top-10 iTunes podcaster, and productivity expert. He co-founded the early internet success story FTP Software, served as COO of Building Blocks Interactive, was CEO of JobTacToe.com, and has been an initial team member of ten start-ups, including four IPOs and three acquisitions.

He currently runs Get-it-Done Groups™, which help people make extreme progress on important projects and habits. Stever has a lot to share about his incredible journey!Our Guest

Stever Robbins

Website: http://steverrobbins.com
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/stever
Twitter: http://twitter.com/steverrobbins
iTunes: http://itunes.com/getitdoneguy

Hacks to take away

Don't multitask. However, what you can do is rapidly switch between hyper-focus on tasks.
You need to know what it is you're actually trying to achieve, then you need to be very discerning about what advice you take.
Whenever you're selling people, sell them things that can add up to a million dollars.
If you are following the advice of experts, be critical.
Write down the top five things that you want to work on and make progress on five lines of the paper.

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Nedra Ali, a former data analyst turned digital marketer, who shares her journey of building a successful business with the support of her spouse and family. From taking apart VCRs as a little girl, to building websites and managing social media, Nedra's love for creativity and analytical thinking has led her to become a successful entrepreneur. She shares her tips and advice on how to balance family life and entrepreneurship, as well as the importance of having a support system to help you along the way. Join us as we explore the story of one mom who turned her passions into a thriving business, and learn from her experiences on how to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams.Our Guest

Nedra Ali

Tiktok: @justNedra40
TikTok & IG: @TheDigitalsistah
Website : https://linktr.ee/thedigitalsistah

Hacks to Take Away

Nedra shared about improving online presence.
Always think of what can be the content and show people who you are behind the scenes.
Anybody can manage your business but they come to you because of your personality.
Write down topics you want to talk about. And then within that topic, you could break it down to so many different videos, and make it a series. If you don't practice you won't get good.
Digital marketing is all about our personality.

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Today I get to speak with Rich Marks.

He is a full time muralist/artist currently based out of Arizona, He specialize in large scale paintings and murals. He have been working in this field for close to twenty years now and he absolutely love it! His background is in Graphic design and desktop publishing . It has been a crazy ride so far and he is very blessed to have had many high profile businesses and people as clients. He never set out to become a full time muralist but through networking and helping others here he is! He want to share what he have learned and help other artists to go full time with their gift.Our Guest

Rich Marks

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rich.marks/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RichMarks7

Hacks to Take Away

If you are kind and honest with people, and you do what you say, and you work hard, that goes a long way.
Being satisfied with the final product and getting future work.
Rich Marks shared about the one thing that just came to his mind that he did leave out in the whole journey was in the transition time.
When one door closes a lot of other windows open. People start seeing your worth, and they open the door for you.
If you don't practice you won't get good.
You have to be strategic in what you're doing and your next steps and how you're going to get to the next level.

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In this episode of Hacks and Hobbies, we sit down with Daniel Alfon, a LinkedIn and business coach, to discuss how to maximize your potential on the LinkedIn platform. Daniel shares how he stumbled upon LinkedIn as a powerful tool to help him achieve his sales quota and how it eventually led him to become a LinkedIn coach. He emphasizes the importance of leaving the platform when necessary and using email referrals to reach out to potential clients. Daniel also discusses the evolution of LinkedIn and the role of video content in increasing engagement and reach on the platform. Tune in to learn practical tips on how to leverage LinkedIn to grow your network and generate revenue.

Our Guest:

Daniel Alfon

Website: https://www.danielalfon.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfon/
His Book: https://amzn.to/3GwgZFh
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielAlfon
Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Daniel-Alfon

Hacks to Takeaway:

LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for achieving sales goals and growing your network.
Knowing when to leave the platform and using email referrals can be effective ways to reach potential clients.
Video content can increase engagement and reach on LinkedIn.
Focusing on business metrics, such as revenue, is more important than LinkedIn metrics.
Leveraging LinkedIn can help individuals and businesses grow their network and generate revenue.

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How to Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success: An Ultimate Guide

Today I got to speak with Jonathan Zacks.

Some people like basketball. Some people like movies. Jonathan’s passion is helping small businesses increase revenue and save time. Jonathan is on a mission to decimate no-show appointments. After running an appointment-based business for a decade, he co-founded GoReminders which increases business revenue and cuts wasted staff time with automated appointment reminders & online booking. Jonathan runs Growth & Marketing for GoReminders and loves helping small businesses with automation and communication.

Automation is something we wanted to hear from the expert, let’s listen to what Jonathan can share.

Our Guest

Jonathan Zacks

Website: https://www.goreminders.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goreminders/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/goreminders/
IG: www.instagram.com/goreminder/

Hacks to Take Away

Save time and increase revenue by cutting out no-show appointments.
We did the calculations of how much time and revenue was probably being lost due to no-show appointments and built a solution to address that problem.
There are plenty of solutions that are made to manage specific industry software.
Know about your competitors, and what kind of info they put on their websites.
Reframing the concept of doing something.
Get people to pay as quickly as possible.

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Today I got to speak with Heather Angel.

Heather is a tech nerd that loves to help other entrepreneurs with the systems in their biz. They recently "took our show on the road" and became Digital Nomads. Her hobbies include anything outdoors. The beach is where she goes to reset.

Heather is also a systems strategist for solopreneurs who are overwhelmed, hate the Techy stuff or need more time so they can make a bigger impact by simplifying, automating, and strategizing their business. She is the owner of Heather Lynn Angel LLC, a virtual assistant agency and marketing company, and Heather Lynn Angel Photography. My focus is on marketing and all things techy. My goal is to help small-med-sized entrepreneurs take their businesses to the next level.

We can surely gain a lot of takeaways from this episode!

Our Guest

Heather Angel

Website: www.heatherlynnangel.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherlynnangel/
Facebook: @vaFreedomLifestyle

Hacks to Take Away

You do not need all of this expensive stuff to get started eventually, you can upgrade things as you go.
Setting your own hours and your own income.
Automate and put everything together.
Build the business from the ground up.
How to really solidify the process.
Start getting that off of your plate.

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Today I got to speak with Denise Thomas.

Denise is a TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and coach to parents of college-bound teens, Denise Thomas inspires, educates, and equips parents to take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom. Her mission is to ‘flip’ the student debt statistic in the U.S.

Denise is a 20-year homeschool veteran having homeschooled her two children from Pre-k through high school. Using her proprietary repeatable strategy, they attended their first-choice college on 17 scholarships exceeding $199,000, walking out of college with cash in hand. They got paid to go to college. Denise says, you can keep your money. Send your kids to college on other people's cash! “College doesn't have to be a DEBT sentence.”

This is gonna be an awesome conversation!

Our Guest

Denise Thomas

Website: https://www.getaheadoftheclass.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ParentsTalkCollegeAndScholarships/

Hacks to Take Away

A lot of entrepreneurs do begin their businesses based on something that's personal to them.
Starting early has a lot of different facets to it.
Starting early, give your kids opportunities.
You never know if what small opportunity you give your child will become something that they really love.
Find out what your kid is really passionate about because then you can plan with them what they want to do with their lives.

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Today I got to speak with Athin Cassiotis.

Meet Athin. Born and raised in Adelaide, South Australia, Athin was always an ambitious and creative person. From selling VCD movies in high school to becoming the head of business development for a large environmental firm at the age of 19, his journey was not without its challenges. Rejecting the idea of university, Athin decided to learn on the job and after 8 and a half years, set out to take the next step in his career.

With his determination and knowledge, he was accepted into an MBA program and, after completing half the courses, left to start his own business. With the help of mentors and some luck, he was able to take his business to new heights and has now established himself as a successful business coach and podcaster.

His story is a testament to the power of resilience and ambition and proves that success can be achieved in any form.

Our Guest

Athin Cassiotis

Website : athincassiotis.com (Company)
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/athincassiotis

Hacks to Take Away

Opportunities come to us at certain times. And we have to be open enough to take them.
Challenges are the ones that help us grow, to help us see what we can, and possibly are able to do.
The energy of other people, helps and inspires us to keep moving forward.
The people who are already believing in us. It helps us grow and get to the next level.
The more you practice, the easier your baseline increases.
Our mind does not understand a negative. So anytime we want to focus on something, make sure that it's a positive thing.
Having that real focus on where you want to go.
So when you get these negative thoughts, the thing is, to catch them. Being aware that the thought comes up at that time. And then you need to flip it, or what is the opposite.
Mindset is extremely important.

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Join us for an insightful and inspiring episode with Erin, a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor. With a background in finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate, Erin has built and sold multiple six and seven-figure businesses in the commercial energy efficiency space. He shares his journey to financial freedom and how he has balanced business, investing, social upward mobility, happiness, and peace of mind. This episode is packed with valuable lessons and tips on how to navigate the path to financial freedom and achieve a balanced life. Whether you're just starting out or already on your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now to learn from a seasoned professional and take your financial future to the next level.

Our Guest

Erin Shine

Website : AttainableHome.com (Company) ErinShine.com (Personal)
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/erinshine
Twitter : shineretrofits

Hacks to Take Away

With solar panels make sure you get a good price and you get a good warranty.
Get a good installer.
Get a good solar system that's going to last for a long time.
Pay attention to the efficiency.
Solar panels actually have a bigger return on investment.
Solar energy is something that requires very minimal effort.

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Today I got to speak with Mary Henderson.

Mary is an internationally recognized Personal Branding & Online Business Specialist.

Mary helps Industry Experts systemize, digitalize and commercialize their knowledge, wisdom and skills into a scalable & profitable online business and a brand so they become an authority in their niche or industry.

This is gonna be an awesome conversation!

Our Guest

Mary Henderson

Website : maryhendersoncoaching.com/free-assessment (FREE Assessment) / maryhendersoncoaching.com/apply / (Book A 45 Min Coaching Session)maryhendersoncoaching.com (Company)
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/maryhendersoncoaching
Twitter : mary__henderson

Hacks to Take Away

Entrepreneurship is really about innovation. It's about challenging the status quo.
Entrepreneurship is genuinely solving a complex problem.
Wisdom and skill set is a much more accurate representation of entrepreneurship.
You have to be comfortable being uncomfortable when you're an entrepreneur, it has to be part of your DNA.
Creating a business is understanding the market, it's understanding the way that your audience thinks.
Understand the power of implementing systems in your business as an entrepreneur.
I want to help people find their purpose.

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Today I got to speak with Van Nguyen.

Van Nguyen also known as "Van Revival" was earned due to her commitment to resilience and reinvention.She is the Brand Builder & Creative Producer at Envisionary Studio & Envisionary Packaging, Biohackers LA CoOrganizer, and VP of Membership at the American Marketing Association Orange County. Empowerment coaching underpins her business-building and marketing efforts. Interests include wellness, social etiquette, business, & growth.

Her first experience with personal branding started during her time as a model for fashion icons. That's when she realized the power of branding. She is passionate about staying genuine in her relationships and can anticipate people’s needs, wants, and desires while generating trust and loyalty along the way.

Let’s learn more from Van Revival and get fascinated by what she can share!

Our Guest:

Van Nguyen

Facebook: @vanrevival
Twitter: @envisionarystudio
Website: http://beacons.ai/vanrevival

Hacks to take away:

Being able to leverage that will help you achieve your goals much faster.
Create a long-lasting, sustainable brand and reputation for yourself.
Being authentic to yourself.
Learning constantly how to be okay, with constructive feedback.
Understanding the psychology of people and what drives their behavior.
It definitely takes a team of people to make it sustainable for you, so you don't burn out.
Strive for perfection as much as you possibly can.

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Today I got to speak with Jason Portnoy.

Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author Jason Portnoy began his career at PayPal, working closely with technology icons like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Max Levchin, and Reid Hoffman. He served as the first Chief Financial Officer of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) and later founded Oakhouse Partners, a top-performing venture capital firm. Jason is sought after as a trusted advisor to technology company CEOs and has spoken on topics ranging from executive leadership to the intersections of technology and humanity. He holds engineering degrees from both Stanford University (MS) and the University of Colorado (BS).

This is gonna be an awesome conversation!

Our GuestJason Portnoy

Website: www.jasonportnoy.com
twitter: @jportnoy
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonportnoy/

Hacks to take away:

· I've learned over the years how important it is to be really true to myself.

· Act in alignment with yourself so you do the things that you're interested in.

· Become so happy and so fulfilled, that you become like radiant.

· It's what the thing you're really passionate about.

· I think I had access to a lot more of my own power.

· Wherever you focus your attention becomes, you become a lot more powerful.

· Focus on a smaller number of things, just to get more focused.

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Today I got to speak with Andy Wang.

Andy Wang is a Managing Partner at Runnymede Capital Management and host of Inspired Money, recognized by Forbes as a Top 10 Personal Finance Podcast By Financial Advisors. He has been named among the INVESTOPEDIA 100: Most Influential Advisors, Top 100 Most Social Financial Advisors by Brightscope, and has appeared on Reuters TV, Barron's, and Forbes. Andy has been a featured speaker at industry conferences including Inbound, Fincon, and Podfest. He is co-founder of the Asian American Podcasters Association. Runnymede is a fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA) to companies, 401(k) plans, non-profits, and individuals. Andy is married, has three children, and can be periodically found performing Hawaiian guitar in the New York tri-state area.

Without further ado, please join me in as we learn more from Andy Wang.

Our GuestAndy Wang

www.inspiredmoney.fm
www.twitter.com/runnymedecap

Hacks to take away :

· Limit the size of your mistakes, so that you have more wins than losses.

· You've got to be willing to take the risk. And you've got to be able to put money, put money on the line.

· You need to be patient, you need to be consistent.

· In those who just set a course or have a strategy and stick to it. That usually serves people best and allows them to sleep at night that they’re not panicked.

· If you have a plan, and you're trying just to stick to the plan, that that pays off, that pays off well over time.

· It's a bit about identifying what's important to you, and how much is enough. It's about not overextending yourself.

· Lessons don't have to be complicated.

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Today we get to speak with Gregory OffnerGregory Offner is a multi-talented individual, with a passion for entertaining and educating others.His keynotes, workshops, and corporate consulting engagements help the world's leading organizations create high-performing, highly fulfilled leaders.Prior to this work, Greg led global sales and marketing efforts for several Fortune 100 organizations; brokered complex Risk Management and Insurance programs for large commercial organizations, and drove process improvement initiatives as a certified Lean Six Sigma practitioner.He was a world-renowned dueling pianist who just happened to also have a 15-year career leading sales and marketing. Then strategy struck, doctors handed him top options, either lose the ability to speak OR undergo vocal surgery.After enduring 15 surgeries on his vocal cords over five years and nearly losing the ability to speak permanently, he makes sure the words that he uses matter.Today, as an award-winning keynote performer, Gregory helps organizations and the people within them shape cultures of highly fulfilled, high-performing people.I'm excited to bring Gregory and his expertise to this podcast.Our GuestGregory Offner Website : linktr.ee/gregoryoffnerjr (Company) LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/gregoryoffnerjr Twitter : gregoryoffnerjrHacks to Take Away That musical drive ran through me so powerfully. Sales is a skill that will serve you everywhere in anywhere you go, being able to persuade and convince. Elevate the experience of work for organizations and let each person within that organization find what fulfills them and marry it with their professional responsibilities. If we reflect on challenges in our life, they're often not just one big thing that pops out of the sky and lands on us. If you walk into each day, with that attitude and with that perspective, every day gets a little brighter. I found that the people who have the least are generally the most grateful, very surprising shiftLet’s get started with your Home Studio! Be ready for live streaming, zoom calls, and creating content. Let me help you build a space that helps you gain confidence in front of the lens. Book a call here for a free consultation: http://hacksandhobbies.com/booking--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hacksandhobbies/message

Today I get to speak with Brendan McCauley.

Leveraging his Masters in Business Administration along with a passion for coaching, training, and automation, Brendan has helped coaches and speakers from around the globe bring their message to the masses by leveraging virtual stages. He specializes in automation, organization, and making "tech" simple. As a Les Brown Certified speaker himself, he understands the importance of getting on more stages and monetizing, which is why he has created turnkey lead generation tools, like 5-Day Challenges and Masterclasses, allowing his clients to focus on what they do best, and let his team do the rest.

Let's learn more and get ready to optimize possibilities with one and only Brendan Mccauley!

Our GuestBrendan Mccauley

FB - https://www.facebook.com/BrendanRMcCauley
IG - https://www.instagram.com/coachbrendan

Hacks to Take Away

It's always awesome to watch wins for clients and then move a few pieces and do a little bit of entrepreneurial brainstorming stuff.
Anytime we can serve and share a message and change some lives.
One of the biggest things that taught me was the power of group, the power of doing this with others.
The power of setting goals and expectations and having certain intentions.
How do you really take what you love, and turn that into something that is going to fulfill you and light you up at the end of the day.
The form of transformation you really choose to focus on.
You have to be really careful about who you surround yourself with.

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James likes to think of himself as an artist of experience. His passion is to create transformational experiences for himself and others as a way to explore what it means to truly live - FULLY ALIVE.

James is an International Speaker, Strategic Results Coach and founder of Weekly Wins and Losses podcast and weekly global community call. He helps people in their journey to embrace all of life - both wins and losses equally.

James helps you firmly establish the mental and physical courage needed to do difficult things while guiding you to activate your ability to leverage the good news that lies at the heart of both a win…. AND A LOSS.

People from around the world find James when their way of handling losses just no longer works, and when leaving 50% of life on the table is no longer an option.

James’ current client list ranges from well-known professionals and executives to average ordinary humans - both of which are deeply hungry and curious towards the worthy work of breaking into and establishing a brand new dimension of life.

Founder and creator of Weekly Wins And Losses, James helps people in their journey to embrace all of life - both Wins and Losses equally.

Our GuestJames Heppner

WEBSITE - www.JamesHeppner.com
GIFT - BUSINESS/LIFE CONSULTATION: NO CHARGE EXPERIENCE - https://calendly.com/james-heppner-/business-life-consultation
GIFT - WEEKLY WINS AND LOSSES VIRTUAL WEEKLY CALL - https://www.jamesheppner.com/wins-losses

SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS

TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JamesMegHeppner
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesheppner/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/JamesHeppnerCoach/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXg9eAPhuWBPVlEv8qiObvg

Hacks to Take Away

I've always had expectations and deep appreciation for letting what's happening inside of my brain and bring results for something I'll never forget.
I was raised in a wonderful home with wonderful parents.
Many people listening will probably be able to relate in this narrative of the more success you have, the better you'll be, the better you'll feel.
The feminine presence often desires to bring more of the internal it's just how it is right.
The degree that we build a healthy musculature to move between the masculine and feminine determines our life experience.
When you accept inner nudges, you don't have to go through the suffering.
When a human is strongest, it's built on an unshakable platform and a mindset and that we can feel strong when we feel both insecure and secure.

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Michael DeLon serves business experts and thought leaders to create a book without writing a word. As a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author and America’s Foremost Authority on Credibility Marketing, he teaches how to establish and market your credibility to gain more clients. Business owners seek out Michael to clarify their message, make them a bestselling author, and set up their profitable podcast. They use his Credibility Marketing strategies to gain clients, get referrals, and grow their revenue.

Since 2013, he has worked with business owners across the United States and internationally to establish and market their credibility. Michael is the husband of one and father of four. He’s a committed follower of Jesus Christ who is deeply involved in his church. You can normally find Michael investing time with his family, reading a great book, or facilitating growth in the lives of those around him.

Our GuestMicheal DeLon

Website: PaperbackExpert.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperbackExpert
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa05hG7SObdPO-M03mlgcKA

Hacks to Take Away

We approach everything we do for our clients from a mark credibility marketing standpoint.
Be yourself. Stop trying to be what you think your audience wants you to be.
We stack one system on top of the other so that you end up with five or six systems that run all the time to bring you new clients who are ideal for you.
Humans are human’s assets and liabilities won't change his math.
How are they going to gain those clients and position themselves as the expert authority in their market?
So when you buy your house, you get a home inspection to make sure everything's right.

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Today I get to speak with Keith Pelzer

He is identified on Social media by name or by thekonvos everything productive centers around a conversation. Keith is a Grammy award-winning producer with years of creative experience in sound and music. Also a pastor, husband, father of two, and an avid cyclist.

Let's listen and get fascinated by his story!

Our Guest Keith Pelzer

Website: https://www.thekonvos.live

Hacks to Take Away

Look at all your old gear before you throw it out and figure out how you can repurpose it before you sell.
And now with reels. You bring entertainment that people love. So it's really an extension of who I already am.
If you choose to use Hue lights, you have to change your cameras.
If you're going to go to cheaper get the Hue lights, you have to change your cameras.

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Today I get to speak with my good friend Heather Parady.

Heather used to be a therapist and then decided to take the leap into the online space to see what kinda damage she could do there. She started as a photographer and freelancer, ended up podcasting (over 1000 episodes total), and then started helping therapists, and coaches build online programs.

This is gonna be a fun and exciting conversation with one and only Heather Parady!

Our Guest Heather Parady

Website: www.heatherparady.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heatherparady
Twitter: www.twitter.com/heatherparady.com

Hacks to Take Away

It's a little bit different when your office is at home.
When you tie that back into the family, the number of hours that are put into free content takes away from family time and takes away from all this other stuff. It's insanity.
Podcasts enable you to socialize network and build your network and your mind. For better conversations, and better relationships over time.
The only way to clone yourself is to hire people.
You have learned in order for you to grow.
A sign of maturity is asking for help.

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Today I get to speak with Dan Shinder.

Dan has built a global presence with over 1 million active followers reaching millions more people a week, and growing by 4,500 a week from over 130 countries, reaching millions more people a month using content marketing on social media and brand-building strategies he developed on social media while growing the Drum Talk TV brand. The brand reached 120+ Million people in all of 2021. All of this was done 100% organically, with no boosting posts, and no paid ads.

The high-level engagement yield’s an average of 5 Million in reach, 2 Million post engagements, and 4 million video views, all in every 7-day period and a 100Million+ per year since 2013. Dan has never paid for advertising or boosting posts of the brand’s content.

With Dan Shinder’s Social Media On Steroids courses and consulting, Dan shares exactly how he turned Drum Talk TV from an idea into a profitable business, and how you can utilize these strategies to grow your business too, no matter what stage you are at currently! What Dan teaches can work for virtually any business in any industry, from a local model to global! Dan understands busy, as he and his wife have a blended family of 11 kids and 19 grandchildren! He says, “If you are serious about what you do, get serious about how you market it.”

Our Guest Dan Shinder

Website: www.AdvancedSocialMarketing.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshinder/
Website: www.DrumTalkTV.com
Facebook Page: www.Facebook.com/DrumTalkTV

Hacks to Take Away

Everything we do personally affects us in business.
Understanding people is extremely important
Disciplined was to find something and stick with it.
I've always been able to grow stuff. So I finally caved and get into gardening.
No matter how easy you have it, no matter how hard you work, you've got to find something that's going to be your balance.

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Today, I get to speak with one and only Alvin Narsey.

Alvin has had an exciting journey buying and selling multiple Pharmacy Businesses in Australia over the past 16 years.

He is known for his ability to simplify the fundamentals of growing retail businesses.

Alvin has a framework that boils down to implementing the basics, focusing on CASHFLOW and PROFIT, and from day one setting everything up so your retail business runs without YOU

Trained as a Pharmacist in Melbourne, Australia, he bought his first business as a partnership a few years after he graduated from University.

As a Pharmacist, you are trained as a clinician, not how to run a business. With the help of Coaches and Mentors and a feverish appetite for FREEDOM & ADVENTURE, Alvin quickly learned how to utilize systems and leverage to ensure these businesses were fulfilling his lifestyle goals.

Now that Alvin has sold all his businesses, he is now embarking on his next adventure of traveling the world and helping other Retail Business Owners create the Lifestyle they Want!

Alvin's uniqueness is sharing the skills that Retail business owners need to increase their income, provide value to their clients and customers, and live a life of massive personal freedom.

Our Guest Alvin Narsey

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alvinnarsey
Facebook: facebook.com/alvin.narsey.7 (Personal)
Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3b6WVHN0GSnN1M9OfVyLZo (Personal)
Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCkZmfKmb4l9VYbCZ2IH8WGA (Personal)
Twitter: @AlvinNarsey

Hacks to Take Away

Have some mindfulness practice.
Have a body routine. Whether you're going to the gym, swimming, or just something that you do to activate your body.
When we start to engage our body, there's something else that happens, you feel a lot better.
Enjoy life and how much more you can do things.
There is something also very powerful about collecting your own thoughts and writing your own thoughts down.

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Today we get to speak with Alex Moses.

Alex is a serial entrepreneur and one of the most esteemed and sought-after human behaviorists in the world.

At age 29 Alx sold his first business for 9 figures.

Since then, he has helped launch numerous start-ups as well as consulted for many of the world’s most successful millionaires and billionaires. Including Steve Jobs.

He has 34 years of experience scaling multiple companies to 8 figures and beyond.

Today Alex focuses on revolutionizing postgraduate education.

Alex lives in Arizona with his wife Roxie and his two Basset Hounds Melvin and Winthrop. (By the way, they have their own Instagram page with over 59,000 followers!)

In his free time, he indulges himself with his favorite TV show “Lie To Me” and “Perception”

This is gonna be an awesome conversation!

Our Guest Alex Moses

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alex-moses-
Website: alexmoses.aweb.page/p/ee13aa4f-31f0-464c-a120-974d05419042 (Portfolio)
Twitter: thealexmoses

Hacks to Take Away

You just identify the right people that are challenging. The only way how to understand their personality.
Understanding people is extremely important
You can make a lot more money with people who struggle trying to make the first dollar.
Learn as much as you can.
Your behavior and your identity are something you're born with. And your personality is something you acquired.

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Today we get to speak with Adrian Moreno.

He began his career in the health & fitness space while also gaining unparalleled experience with hypnosis & NLP, establishing himself as a respected transformation specialist. As Co-creator of the Neuro-Remapping™ method, he specializes in rapid behavior change. If he isn’t busy setting a new standard for how quick transformation can happen, you can find him spending time with his reading, writing, or watching The Office.

Let's listen to his story and learn more about Adrian Moreno!

Our Guest Adrian Moreno

Website: http://www.rewiremythoughts.com/apply
Website: http://www.adrianspeaks.live
Instagram: Adrianmoreno111

Hacks to Take Away

If you want to change your behavior, and change your results, you got to change the beliefs that are creating them.
At this point, if you paid attention to your psyche, you will become extremely aware that what you're seeing is only feedback, it's only an after-effect of your internal ideas.
Become aware of unconscious beliefs.
If you're perceiving them, it's because you have the idea that allows you to perceive and we all have a filtration system.
If you just adopted that belief, not just in your psyche, but in your nervous system, that you were deserving and worthy of everything you wanted.

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Today, we get to speak with Sarah Kaplan.

She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) and Forbes-listed Top Advisor. She has spent 20 years advising individuals, families, and companies on the best strategies for how to retire successfully, and now, with her new podcast "How To Retire" she is bringing her simplified strategies to you.

Let's dig into this episode and feel free to take life hacks that can surely change your perception!

Our Guest Sarah Kaplan

Website: www.kaplanfinancialgroup.com,
IG : @how_to_retire on Instagram

Hacks to Take Away

The most important thing you can do is keep track of what you earn and what you spend, and keep track of what you own and what you owe.
Keeping track of your income and expenses, and keeping an eye on your net worth are two things that you should be doing regularly.
Setting up a system that you can maintain.
It's important to make sure that you've got your time horizon in mind, you have an asset allocation that you can stick with.

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Today, I get to speak with Vernon.

He is one of the top Happiness Coaches in America, who focuses on exploring the endless possibilities as to why Entrepreneurs and Executives feel stuck and unhappy. The key is many still live in the past; Vernon unlocks their destiny. Known onstage as the Energizer Connection Speaker, Vernon uses his intuitive gift of empathy, charismatic personality, and knowledge from his studies in Psychology to set past emotions aside and leave audience members at the edge of their seats as they wait to implement his life-changing lessons.

Our Guest Vernon Brown

Website: https://www.whatsyourhappi.com/
Website: https://www.happimealdiet.com/learn-about-happi
IG: https://www.instagram.com/whats_your_happi/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatsyourhappi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whatsyourhappi/

Hacks to Take Away

When you're working on being successful, you can't expect everyone to love you, or everyone to appreciate you. And that's a hard pill to swallow for a lot of people.
The more successful you get, the more driven you become.
Watch motivational, successful, and inspirational videos.
If you don't start prioritizing your dreams, your priorities, and your responsibilities, you will belong to everybody, and your dream will not belong to you.
surround yourself with different persons who happen to have the best intentions.

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Today, I get to speak with Noah Healy. He is a market designer and game theorist working on better economic systems. After training in nuclear engineering he worked for tech startups at the peak of the dot com boom. Becoming fascinated by the mathematics of information and computation led to patent work on a better commodity market design.

Our Guest Noah Healy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-healy/
Website: http://coordisc.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8aOEcDV7MA

Hacks to Take Away

Get curious about your routine.
Step outside your comfort zone.
Find something to read about something that you're passionate about.
Be curious and find the thread in your day-to-day thing because you might find something where you can find a solution and make maybe even make it more efficient.
Build a community to have those connections around what they love and what they do.

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Today we get to speak with Michelle Nedelec, she has over 20 years of experience in Executive Coaching, working with clients ranging from 8 figures to solopreneurs.

Michelle runs the creative side of her Infusionsoft Done-For-You Marketing Tech services company helping entrepreneurs set up and maintain their Infusionsoft (Keap Max Classic) through her company, Awareness Strategies at AwarenessStrategies.com

Let's listen to this episode as we discover how Michelle went from her executive coaching to providing service in a niche market.

Our Guest Michelle Nedelec

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.nedelec1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellenedelec/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michellenedelec
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellenedelec
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MichelleNedelec
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/michellenedelec/

Hacks to Take Away

Save money by creating repeatable tasks
Look for people that can pull things off your plate, not people who take things off your plate.
Being an entrepreneur is the hardest thing you will ever do. It is the hardest, bravest thing you will ever do.
So feel the fear and do it anyways.
Get a ton of information about how to change that learning curve.

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Today we get to speak with Phillip Mountrose. He is a pioneer and innovator in the realms of spiritual growth and healing, where he's been coaching holistic life coaching for over 25 years.

In this exclusive episode, very different from others is that I go through one of Phillip's exercises as I was feeling a bit exhausted after the birth of my 4th child just a week before.

Phillip Mountrose along with his wife Jane Mountrose are holistic coaches, energy healers, energy-healing pioneers, and authors of numerous books including their new book: The Loving Power of Your Soul: A Guidebook for Realizing Your True Potential.

The mission of Awakenings Institute, their non-profit organization, is to facilitate “the unique gifts that each individual brings receive, honor, and respect, where all are nurtured in allowing their gifts to blossom.” Their extensive website is gettingthru.org

Our Guest Phillip Mountrose

Website: https://gettingthru.org/holistic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phillipmountrose/

Hacks to Take Away

Developing my own healing energy modalities with my wife.
Create, learn and heal most of those wounds and traumas for learning and growing.
One step at a time so keeps growing.
And when you align with your purpose, which is really just following your heart, which means things that you love to do that you're good at, and you want to develop.
Help other people which makes you feel good.
Awakening was connecting with the soul, the soul is a deeper part coming from your heart that's really eternal.

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Today we get to speak with the founders of KadilakHomes Susan and Paul. They run a design-build firm in the Greater Boston area.

Together they have made it their mission to help their clients turn an ordinary house into a haven that they love coming home to!

The Kadilaks have grown by connecting directly with their audience through their social media channels and are excited to announce that they just launched a brand-new app, “Renovation Rekindle”, featuring their new show with 10 half-hour episodes.

In each episode, you can follow along with the Kadilaks and their clients on a complete home renovation journey from beginning to end.

But before you watch those amazing episodes on their app, let's see how they got started and discover their origin story in this exclusive episode.

Our Guest Susan and Paul Kadilak

Website - https://kadilakhomes.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KadilakHomes/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/KadilakHomes/
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/kadilakhomes/

Hacks to Take Away

Putting yourself out there really allows people to get to know you.
We named the show renovation rekindle because we wanted people to fall back in love with their house.
If you have a house you love, you don't mind being home.
Just when you first look at your house, there's something about it that you love envision there's a belief, a hope that like you can have something there.
If you're doing the work for the money, it's never gonna work out. You're doing the work because you love it and that passion is there. The money will follow.

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Today we get to speak with Jonathan Harris.

He has experimented with and developed a method for creating marketable talent in each of his children.

One of the keys for a teenage son or daughter was to develop something interesting that starts bringing value to the world. And by leveraging the family's identity so they can exercise their own skills and gifts.

Jonathan goes into detail about how his household became a hothouse for growing unique talents in his children. The benefits are thus twofold as both the family and the child gain from the child's uniqueness. He explains further how that works in a method that he dubbs "Parent-Their-Passion".

Let's learn more as we discover the stories Jonathan shares in this episode.

Our Guest Jonathan Harris

Website: https://parenttheirpassion.com/
Instagram: @parenttheirpassion

Hacks to Take Away

One thing you can do is get your kids to dedicate a blog, or even a video log or an Instagram account dedicated to one particular subject that your child is interested in.
Focus on a specific topic.
As they are posting about it, you're going to see that they're mentally wrestling with the vocabulary, and the lingo of that field that they're interested in.
In order to care, you have to have details. And so this is going to feed your child's mind, they're going on to become articulate.
Take a closer look at all a lot of times education is thought strictly in terms of what you learn in a formal classroom.

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Today we get to speak with Dave Chesson.

He is the creator of Kindlepreneur.com, a website devoted to teaching advanced book Marketing which even Amazon KDP acknowledges as one of the best by telling users to “Gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing for your books.”

Having worked with such authors as Orson Scott Card, Ted Dekker, and more, his tactics help both Fiction and Nonfiction authors of all levels get their books discovered by the right readers.

Our Guest Dave Chessen

Website: www.kindlepreneur.com

Hacks to Take Away

Be incredibly intentional with your time.
And I wasn't doing it in patches, it was almost a habit. And I think that that was one of the biggest reasons why I was able to succeed was because I did it that way.
So be very intentional, schedule it in there, don't break the schedule, and create that habit.
It takes some people longer to get lucky. But the people who stay with it. They're the ones that will succeed. It just might take longer.
Don't get depressed when you see people succeed.

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Today I get to speak with Christine McAlister. She is passionate about helping impact-driven entrepreneurs attract their next clients by being value-driven podcast guests.

She's generated well over 6-figures as a podcast guest and has been recognized as the best in the world at podcast guesting by 7-figure founders like John Lee Dumas, Dana Wilde, and Andrew Kroeze [CREW-ze].

Christine has been a media expert for 2 decades, she's helped broadcast the Olympic Games, produced an award-winning documentary for PBS, and has

been featured in Inc., Business Insider, Bustle, The Huffington Post, and on over 100 podcasts, in addition to hosting her top-rated show No One’s Ever Asked Me That.

So without further ado, let us listen to this conversation.

Our Guest Christine McAlister

Website : http://lifewithpassion.com/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/christine.a.mcalister/
IG : https://www.instagram.com/lifewpassion
LI : https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-mcalister
Podcast :https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/no-ones-ever-asked-me-that-christine-QrPKI_6R9Ap/
FB Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerhouseonlineentrepreneurs

Hacks to Take Away

The biggest thing that I get to practice on multiple times-a-day bases is a real presence.
The same thing applies to being a guest on a podcast. You get to practice presence and connection,
Your energy is what you bring to your team. That is how you manage them.
And you want to have one that doesn't burn you out and that you want to show up for every day.
I get to believe that these things are happening for my growth, and for my highest good and that's part of what keeps going every day.

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Today we get to speak with Sean Malone. He is a serial entrepreneur and has owned five different businesses. His biggest business success was taking his electronics company from $250,000 to just over $8,000,000 in revenue.

Since then he has helped guide 4 additional organizations into the 8-figures. All the battle-field tested methods that he uses are part of the core of FlowChat & the Sell By Chat™️ system. With his unique ‘get-it-done’ mentality and a massively supportive team, he stays relentlessly focused on solving the revenue problem for business owners so they can experience the growth and success they deserve.

Always Revenue. Always Relevant.

Our Guest Sean Malone

Website: https://flowchat.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FlowChat
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/flow-chat/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvILv5OAjHZN9ncUAZMHXjw

Hacks to Take Away

Sean shared about building the tool from a sales brain perspective, not a marketing brain perspective.
Flow chat is the number one sales tech for direct messenger outreach.
Build a relationship with the person, and communicate with them before you can book the call and before you can close the deal.
10,000 conversations sitting in front of you, and you have no systematic way to continue speaking with those people. And so that's what the marketing brain tools will do.
Prospecting should always be a big part of your game.

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Today we get to speak with Andrea Pass, she creates and implements PR campaigns in a wide range of categories, you can check the list in the show notes. Andrea has expertise in national, regional, and local media relations. Her strength in relationships coupled with her knowledge of the ever-growing media base results in securing top-tier, targeted media placements to increase brand awareness and I cannot wait to learn more.

She also serves on the board of directors of several organizations found in the show notes. Something that really separates her from the rest is when she created her webinar series "Resonate to Revenue.

Let's jump into the episode and discover the origin and ongoing journey of Andrea Pass

Our Guest Andrea Pass

Website: www.AndreaPassPR.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AndreaPassPublicRelations
LinkedIn : www.LinkedIn.com/in/Andrea-Pass/
Twitter : www.Twitter.com/NJ_Andrea
IG: www.Instagram.com/andrea_pass_pr

Hacks to Take Away

Get your messaging down. Practice three key message points.
You don't need to tell a story about every single aspect of your business.
Stay focused on what the interview is about. If it's an entrepreneurial interview, talk about your business.
Make sure you understand what your key message points are before you go into an interview.
When you're doing an interview, before the interview, familiarize yourself with the media outlet.

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Today we get to speak with DJ Strick. With over 20 years of experience in media production and community-based leadership, Stephen Strickland, also known as “Strick,” is a fresh voice in the streaming world. For 13 years he was the host of the widely popular 95.7 Gospel Jamz FM, a weekly program that aired on radio in Birmingham, Alabama. While there, he established a following that he now reaches virtually. Currently, he is the Assistant Pastor and Media Director for New Rising Star Church. He is also the host of Strick City LIVE, a one-hour weekly lifestyle show on Thursday nights. In addition, he is the producer of the syndicated jazz radio program, “Block Party Radio”, which airs in over 20 markets.

Let's jump into this conversation as we learn the origins of DJ Strick

Our Guest

DJ Strick

Facebook: @THESTREAMSHOWLIVE

IG: @STREAMSHOWLIVE

Twitter: @STREAMSHOWLIVE

Website: https://thestreamshow.live/

Hacks to Take Away:

You got to figure out how to gain an audience.
Having a purpose in what you do is the most important thing.
That one video that just goes viral will validate your work as you're chasing the rabbit.
Sometimes it takes people a long time to figure out their niche.
Being involved in a community where you can find other people like yourself, that you can glean from, that you can learn from that could help you.

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Today we get to speak with Deb Rosman, she's a former Senior Trade Finance Officer with an international energy trading company with over 20 years’ experience

She is now a #1 Best selling international author of It is Done! and The Grieving Heart, a collection of poetry and prose about loss, hope and living.

Deb left the corporate space in exchange for writing and public speaking about the importance of embracing the grieving process in order to heal.

Deb has been featured in FOX, NBC, CBS, and hundreds of other media including the Spotlight Female Entrepreneurs Magazine. Let's listen in to Deb's story and why she left her job to focus on her passions.

Our Guest Deb Rosman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deb.rosman.144
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-rosman-88538783
IG: www.instagram.com/debrosmanauthor
Twitter : twitter.com/debrarosman
Website: https://debrosman.com

Hacks to Take Away

Embrace physics, ergo, expressly that concept, that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only change form.
Listen to something that can then really work as a band-aid effect to help you get through.
Having great fun with reinventing.
When we shirk off this meat suit, we still exist.
Get out into nature.

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Today we get to speak with Brandon Leibowitz, he runs a digital marketing company SEO Optimizers since 2007. Brandon has been working with small and medium-sized businesses to get more online traffic through SEO and by crafting powerful websites. This has enabled Brandon's clients to succeed through increased clients, sales, and leads.

Let's learn more about Brandon and what got him inspired to start his company in this episode.

Our Guest Brandon Leibowitz

Website: https://seooptimizers.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrandonLeibowitz/videos
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/leibowitzbrandon/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLeibs
Twitter : https://twitter.com/brandonleibs
Podcast: https://seooptimizers.buzzsprout.com

Hacks to Take Away

Build backlinks, backlinks are a big part of SEO.
Build trust by getting other websites to talk about to you.
Having all your really important information at the top is so very important for getting conversions.
Have a call to action above the fold.
Make sure of having concise information.

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Jessica Edwards is more than just a marketer. When she takes on a new client, she helps them optimize their business in every way possible from their processes to their policies, to their branding. She offers comprehensive services that allow her clients to have a cohesive, easily recognizable brand and streamlined processes to better serve their customers.

As a big picture thinker, when she designs a website for a client, she collaborates with them on their vision and mission but also helps improve the customer perceptions and the information that they need to make an educated purchasing decision. She is a professional writer, designer, speaker, business strategist, and photographer. As a mom of a 3-year-old and wife, she continues to work around the clock to ensure her client's success.

Jess started her business on her own in 2020 after graduating with her MBA in the midst of the pandemic-quickly realizing her passion to help struggling or startup businesses succeed in the ever-evolving marketplace. In fact, she is writing a book coming out this year to better empower entrepreneurs to pivot their marketing strategy to a digital one so they can maintain their market share and better compete with the big box stores and online retailers.

Jess is known to be meticulous, tenacious, efficient, and ethical with 100% client satisfaction. She never gives up and does everything possible to ensure her client's success.

Our Guest Jessica Edwards

Website: meticulousjessmarketing.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/meticulousjessllc
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/meticulousjessllc/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/meticulousjessllc/
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVEfufpk94VhPOoxG6ggupA

Hacks to Take Away

Google Docs and Google collaboration are extremely important.
If you're using something that is on the cloud, real time, you and your clients easily collaborate, and it's amazing. Like it's so powerful. I've saved so much time.
Collaborating and bringing your clients vision to life and not just doing what you think is best.
The best way to bring your vision and your clients vision together is through some kind of cloud collaboration, document or template.
So automation is something that a lot of people do not invest in, and it can really help their processes.
The more you automate things upfront, the more time you have in the long run.
Use software's that you can use to make your life easier.

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Suzan Manis is an artist, mother, and a new children’s author from dale city va. She recently published a Children’s book called The Land of All Work and No Play about a young boy learning some life lessons. This book has been a very personal and special project for Suzan, as it is a tribute to her late mother who inspired her to create the book. Suzan would like to tell about the book and the process she went through along the way.

Our Guest Suzan Manis

Website: https://www.maniscreativeentertainment.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100014135742612
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcreativeentertainment/

Hacks to Take Away

Take some time for yourself shopping if you do a little something creative.
Life is more than just work, you gotta have a more holistic view of what we do with life.
Learn the importance of treating others with kindness and appreciating everything.
Living the best life possible in the space that we have available is also so important.
Learn every day and try to grow as a person.
Find that authentic style of illustration.
Having stories or experiences is so important.

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Today we get to speak with Expert live stream coach and accomplished content creator, Kirk Nugent, who has reinvented how small businesses, entrepreneurs, and faith-based entities reach the world. Whether he is engaged in one-on-one training to help those who seek to grow their business or he’s captivating audiences through Amazon and CNN with his expertise as a product ambassador, Kirk’s goal is to help organizations leverage innovation. As the host and producer of the show “How it All Werks,” he believes that corporations, no matter their size, should “stop selling, start streaming, and let the clients come to you! Our Guest Kirk Nugent

Website: http://kirkrnugent.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirkrnugent
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkrnugent/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kirkrnugent

Hacks to Take Away

Every piece of content you're putting out there, it doesn't matter what it is, the number one thing is you want to answer a question.
People are searching in the form matter of a question.
You're essentially giving the algorithm all that it needs to be able to make your content successful.
Keep in mind the person who's going to watch this content. That has to be paramount, it has to be at the top of your priority list.
Being consistent is like you've made a verbal contract with your audience.
Content creation is about creating a space where we can get the art questions answered.
Human beings are not meant to be perfect. People don't resonate with perfect.

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Today I got to speak with Travis a retired Naval Officer, married with two children, and on move #50. His humble beginnings include 36 moves before graduating high school at 17, 12 schools, 6 states, 5 foster homes, surviving 2 murder attempts, and mother with type 1 bipolar disorder. Although this was very rough, there was always an organization willing to keep him sheltered, clothed, and fed.

Now that he’s in a position to give back, he’s made it his mission to help the helpers.

Host: Nonprofit Architect Podcast, Veteran Podcast Awards, Miss Crossroads Oklahoma

Founder: Nonprofit Podcast Network, Veteran Podcast Network

Author: Ultimate Podcast Guide

Creator: Ultimate Podcast Course (Forbes, Bellhaven University, and available online)

Linktr.ee/nonprofitarchitect

Our Guest Travis Johnson

Website: https://linktr.ee/nonprofitarchitect
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/NonprofitArchitect/
Twitter :https://twitter.com/NProArchitect
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nonprofitarchitect/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonprofitarchitect/
Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/
Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/4cfJWWLOdnZXpaqb6sYSlD

Hacks to Take Away

Start your show and your own podcast for a hobby.
Whatever the thing is, you have got to have it on a website.
WordPress has much more integrated into everything Google YouTube and everything else than any other version.
You only benefit from the threat from the traffic, if you send it to your house (website).
You really should have every episode listed as a blog post.
Bots can find all the different topics that are laid within.
Creating the right promotional material from each episode to share.

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Today we get to speak with Hala Taha dubbed the “The Podcast Princess,” who is the host of Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine.

Hala started her career in radio production while in college at HOT97 on “The Angie Martinez Show.” Later, she launched an entertainment news blog site, “The Sorority of Hip Hop,” where she led an all-female team of 50 bloggers. Together they ran the popular site, interviewed celebrities, produced radio shows, hosted parties/concerts, and nearly snagged a reality TV show on MTV!

When the blog site boom slowed down, Hala took a temporary exit from the entertainment industry to get an MBA. She has 7 years of corporate marketing experience at HP and Disney Streaming Services. She started Young and Profiting Podcast and YAP Media as a side hustle, scaling the business to 35+ employees before quitting her executive position at Disney to take the leap into entrepreneurship.

YAP Media is now a premier white-glove social media and podcast production agency for CEOS, celebrities, and top podcasters, with a dozen high-profile clients and nearly 60 employees. Young and Profiting podcast is a Top 300 podcast globally, and Hala has interviewed star-studded guests from the likes of Matthew McConaughey, Deepak Chopra, Dave Asprey, Seth Godin, and countless others. Her show was recently awarded as a 2022 Webby Honoree and is currently on track to bring in over $1M in revenue in advertising sponsorship deals in 2022. With the success of growing and monetizing her own show, Hala launched the YAP Media Podcast Network in January 2022, the only podcast network with a specialization in both the growth and monetization of podcasts.

Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, leadership, social media, side hustles, entrepreneurship, and podcasting.

Our Guest Hala Taha

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2tpEaf4
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2MFl37u
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtz8s6nPLvrVQ4YhOJz6DSg
Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Young-and-Profiting-id2827072?country=us
Social Media Links
Hala's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Hala's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
Clubhouse: @halataha

Hacks to Take Away

When a gatekeeper tells you “NO” create your own lane.
Find more doors to knock on, figure out how you create your door, create your own lane, create your own path, and do it on your own.
Living in the age of the Internet where you can literally do anything on your own.
Do a lot on your own, and the resources are accessible to you.
Think about what you really want, and release the exact outcome that you want.
Think about what is going to fulfill you as a person.
Skip and jump over and make leaps and bounds to your goals.

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Today we get to speak with Dr. Efrain Lopez. He's a military veteran proudly serving in the US Coast guard for 16 years and continues to serve as a reservist. Dr. ELO also worked as a Civilian for 5 years and continues to serve as a civilian in the maritime administration.

He's a Live Streaming professional and worked as a moderator for the Live Streaming Pros community. Dr. ELO is an ambassador for the Be.Live software and streams his live show on Tuesdays at 4 pm. Dr. ELO is a doctor of management in environmental and social sustainability from Colorado Technical University in Colorado Springs. And hence how he got his name as Dr. ELO.

You can find his multi-streams on Youtube, Facebook, and LinkedIn on Wednesdays at 6 pm

In a world where anyone can create content, it's more important than ever to stand out. Here's how personal branding and content creation can help.

Our Guest Dr. Efrain Lopez

Website: https://askdrelo.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askdrelo
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrELO
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AskDrELO
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drelo
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askdrelo

Hacks to Take Away

Iteration means repetition.
Practice makes perfect. It gets you a lot, so practice makes it almost perfect because you're always going to have some type of hiccup somewhere.
You need to learn how to fail. That's the biggest thing. You need to learn whatever you do.
You're not going to have 1000 followers the first day. You're gonna have to take your time.
Fail, stand up, and keep on moving.
Don't even look back, just learn from the process and keep on moving forward.
Have a plan from A to B to C, have a piece of paper, it doesn't need to be electronic, be fancy, just have something on the side.

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Today I'm honored to bring my really good friend Chris Williams to the podcast. He's the reason I've been consulting clients all over the world to build their Home Studios.

Chris spends most of his time raising his five kids, exploring world communities, and trying his hand at adventures like shark diving, ice climbing, running ultra marathons, and riding electric skateboards :)

In his spare time, he works with entrepreneurial and business experts, speakers, coaches, and leaders helping them market, monetize, and lead their own high-ticket mastermind (or group coaching) programs.

As the world continues to shift, many experts are trying to build high-ticket groups for additional income, lead generation, or impact. Chris teaches experts how to generate leads, close high-ticket deals, and build strong, transformational groups. He has his own digital agency, leads two masterminds of his own, and has learned many of these lessons the hard way, so sharing his journey and offer strategies is why he is here.

Our Guest

Chris Williams * Websites: https://groupcoachnation.com/ * Group Coach Nation Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/groupcoachnation * Chris’s Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/chris.williamshq/ * Chris’s Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/chriswilliamshq/ * Chris’s LinkedIn Page https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswilliamshq/ * Chris’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJw_LEOQhqJc05GmwBoBc8Q

Hacks to Take Away

Getting natural systems and delegation in place.
Teaching someone else to do the things I hate doing saves so much time and energy.
Delegate the things that take most of your time that you hate doing.
If you put parameters on real life and force the business life back, it will get more efficient and it will get better.
Build accountability around getting your life back.

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Today we get to speak with Julie Turner. She's also the host of "Real Talk podcast"

She has been working in the wellness field since the 90s. Her unique brand of intuitive coaching is Coaching in FLOW.

Her passion is to help individuals become the best and most authentic version of themselves possible, allowing them to be free of the limiting belief systems that have held them back personally and professionally.

Get excited about your life! If not now... when?

A few of the tools she uses are Hypnotherapy (true awareness), counseling (where you have been) and coaching (where you are going) numerology, and the cards.

She loves supporting individuals to embrace who they are and let go of who they are not.

Author of " So I was Thinking " found on julieturner.ca

USE in Show Notes:

MEMBER OF:

International Certification Board of Clinical Hypnotherapy (ICBCH)Trainer

International Association of counselors and therapists (IACT)

International Medical Dental Hypnotherapy Association (IMDHA)

Certified Coaches Federation (CCF)

Our Guest Julie Turner * Website: Julieturner.ca * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julieturner6/ * FB: https://www.facebook.com/julie.turner.33234 * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZ8mMTN5P7laDzINrMT7cg

Hacks to Take Away

Sometimes we just need to be quiet and our brain really needs that to repair.
Speak your truth.
Start looking at all the things that you can let go of.
When you hear yourself repeat something in your mind like I can't do that, or I always do that. Pay attention to whose voice that really is.
Our minds crave things that remind us of something else.
Think about what it is emotionally that you're lacking at that moment because you will find something probably pretty quickly.
Take care of yourself emotionally.
Children have a better life if you show them a better way.

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Today, I'm so excited to introduce to you my good friend Keisha Luke aka Queen Keisha the Queen of Nutrition. It's so cool to talk to yet another Queen on the podcast!

Keisha Luke is a Corporate Nutritional Leadership Speaker. She teaches healthy balance, along with essential topics that lead to healthier and more productive employees that generate increased revenue.

Keisha graduated with an honors bachelor's degree, and she holds several certifications in the space of Holistic Practitioner, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Culinary Nutrition, and a Diploma in Massage Therapy.

Her knowledge of nutritional and digestive health continues to reach the lives of many. With over 15+ years of experience in the health field, assisting over 5,000 clients, Queen Keisha continues her mission to nutritionally and digestively assist humanity internationally.

Queen Keisha

(Queen of Nutrition)

Our Guest Queen Keisha * IG: @queenkeisha_luke * LinkedIn: Queen Keisha * FB Page: Keisha Luke Nutrition & Catering

Hacks to Take Away

Nutrition is definitely a huge component when it comes to sustaining your body.
Make sure that you are in taking enough nutrients to keep you going to keep you powering through the day.
Having the right nutrition and hydration in your body to sustain through the day is so important.
Keisha’s shared about coined the miracle baby at the hospital when she was born, because she was born premature.
She shared about the reason why she is nutritionally and digestively educating humanity worldwide. That is her mission today.
Nutrition is a holistic approach to the way that we're seeing everything in relation to us right to our own bodies and the world.
What holistic nutrition is about.

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Eden leads customer success and community at Camo - the app that gives you video super powers. Outside of work, she is a self proclaimed fantasy basketball expert and is a member of BTS ARMY. Our Guest Eden Liu * Instagram: @pikachuliu * Twitter: @pikachuliu * LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-liu42/

Hacks to Take Away

One of the things that actually helped me get through the stress of this huge life change was listening to podcasts.
An immigrant mindset of how important family is.
Families who stick together grow old together.
How to present directions clearly, like the power of community engagement.
How to communicate and connect with people in meaningful ways through verbal and nonverbal cues.
Learning a new skill and getting to talk about something extremely obsessed with.
Having a very versatile set of hobbies and that vastly different interests, and help us grow.
Unlocking our potential.

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Today we get to speak with crispy Giles, founder, and lead creator at Black Tie media, where he helps entrepreneurs and content creators navigate and monetize in three worlds. He has spent the last 18 years in the entertainment and live events industry where he has done everything from DJing audio engineering, video engineering, and more for live and virtual events. He also currently handles marketing and business development for J Street studio.

He also currently handles marketing and business development for J Street Productions. As a content creator, gamer, and experienced tech live streamer, he took a huge interest in blockchain technology, and what it had to offer the everyday consumer. This opened the door for a lot of his new projects and the opportunity to help others get ahead of the curve find their space and monetize web three. He's been a guest on numerous podcasts and shows spoken at the pod fest, masterclass summit and on the grow with Google platform.

In today's episode, we talk a little bit about live streaming, and what it takes to be a content creator and gamer, and father. It was so much fun talking to him, so I can't wait for you to listen to the episode. So dial in and sit back relax and enjoy the episode.

Our Guest Chris P Giles * Instagram: @Chrispgiles1 * LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/cpgiles * Website: Chrispgiles.com, jstreetproductions.com (Company)

Hacks to Take Away

What is the thing that you would do for free every day?
Find your weakness and try to make your weakness stronger and try to change it.
No matter what space you're trying to get into it, start where you are.
Take it to the heart and start.
You got to give the people your well-rounded personality.
Being able to live stream and make money while doing it, without sponsors.

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Today we get to discover Skylar Sullivam. He's an artisan carpenter on a mission to make life more memorable not just for you but for everyone you come in contact too. In fact this is Skylar's very first guest appearance on a podcast. So lets jump right in, Our Guest Skylar Sullivam * Instagram: the_skymaker * Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/TheSkyMaker * Youtube : https://youtube.com/user/MMethoos * Website : Theskymaker.com

Hacks to Take Away

Be a little more creative, don't overcomplicate things and look for what is the simplest way to get it done.
If you're gonna get the functionality, it's got to be able to hold the weight.
Take inspiration from your childhood or what really like what makes you happy.
The journey out there is always dangerous. So take a weapon with you, or take a friend with you.
Things like handwritten letters are things that you can attach memories to. Those are really important.
The things that we like to get into, because not only are we working with our hands, but are also engaging our mind.
When we look at the world differently, you figure out things that were there in front of you, but didn't know existed.

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Today we get to speak with Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D. She's #1 International Bestselling Author of Money Makers and a Media Expert—has appeared on FORBES, FOX TV, and TED discussing her mission to share women’s voices WITHOUT prejudice.

She helps women be the #1 Authority in their field with proven and effective methods. She lives in California with her husband and children, she loves baking and reading.

Our Guest Dr. Izdihar Jamil * Instagram: @iamdrizdiharjamil * Website : www.Izdiharjamil.com

Hacks to Take Away

Consistently post something about your work and your success, or your results consistently.
The biggest mission of any copywriter is making things simple. That is connecting with people.
The difference statistically between selfie and professionally taken photos is tremendous in terms of conversion.
One of the biggest mistakes that entrepreneurs make, they don't have the picture.
Post on social media with very strong intention of being of service and also make it simple.
Treat your own post as if you're spending $1,000 on it.

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Today we get to speak with Danielle Laura a two-time number one bestselling and award-winning author, advisor, energetics and relationship expert, and founder of the H.O.T. Method™.

In her private work, she guides thought leaders, celebrities, and power couples around the globe in igniting their innate gifting so they can master their mission, amplify impact, and experience deep connection and fulfillment.

A recognized authority on relationships, alternative healing, and self-mastery, Danielle has been featured in over 30 international publications and podcasts, including Authority Magazine, HuffPost, Reader’s Digest, Thrive Global, and more.

Our Guest Danielle Laura * Website: www.danielle-laura.com * IG: www.instagram.com/_daniellelaura_ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/_daniellelaura_ * Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/DanielleLauraChangeMaker/

Hacks to Take Away

Optimize your life in every way, find out where your energetic blueprint and find out your type.
Understanding what your dominant intuition type is.
Make really unshakeable decisions that are in alignment with your energetic blueprint.
Following your biorhythms.
Calculate out your life, especially if you're a projector, and look at where your intellectual high peak is.
Longitude and latitude are going to match up with the entire universe, and it will know exactly who you are.
Understanding what your dominant intuition type is, means how your intuition speaks to you.

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Today we get to speak with Henrik de Gyor, He is a Consultant at Another DAM Consultancy who assists, advises, and advocates for his clients.

Henrik has previously worked in the fields of advertising, automobiles, construction, education, finance, journalism, manufacturing, marketing, media, retail, and technology.

Henrik is also an active speaker, a podcaster with 9 podcast series, and an author of 9 published books. Henrik works remotely from South Carolina where he lives with his wife.

Our Guest Henrik De Gyor * Website: henrikdegyor.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hdegyor

Hacks to Take Away

We talked about managing media and digital asset management.
Henrik shared ideas to simplify your life.
Recreating memories at a really fast pace.
Decide what's valuable to you or not.
Having unlimited creative potential and taking away the technical barriers.
There's no limit to what the human mind can contain.
The idea is you get out of that comfort zone. And you get cracking on what you actually wanted to get started on.

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Today we get to speak with Usama Zeid Bashir Salim, He was born & raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nick Named Energizer bunny 😄. Usama started life coaching and teaching in 2014. His life coaching business fuels the fire of Generation Y and Z, where he teaches Confidence Building, Mindset Transformation, and Harnessing Talents. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Completed a Master of Business specializing in Transformational Leadership and Innovative Behaviour along the way.

He's also the founder and Host of BE STRONG 99 a LinkedIn Live Show.

On top of all these fantastic milestones, he's also pursuing a Ph.D.

So let's jump into this episode

Our Guest Usama Salim

IG: https://www.instagram.com/usama87/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/usamazeid/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@be_strong_99

Hacks to Take Away

You can pour from an empty cup and be yourself.
Attract your tribe, and the right kind of people come along on your path.
Usama shared about being internally fulfilled.
Getting to know people and building community and genuinely feeling like you're connected with like-minded people.
The most important thing is to get wet along the process.
You have to be uncomfortable to be comfortable if you ever want to be successful.
We talked about the concept of empowerment of strength.
Comparison is the thief of joy, and comparisons are stealing our blessings.

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Born in Texas and residing in Columbus Ohio, Preston is a lifelong addiction and mental health advocate. With over 20 years of personal development and recovery experience, he loves to teach, train, and coach around demystifying dysfunction and mental wellness. He loves Texas A&M football, The Ufc, and snowboarding. Preston has an extensive background in sales, and personal development, and currently works in outreach for a mental health and addiction hospital.

Our Guest Preston Moore

Instagram: @kprestonmoore
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/k.preston.moore
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/highcostofanonymitypodcast/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kprestonmoore/
Podcast: The High Cost of Anonymity Podcast
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65h0V990cXBZZ9Op20hYjA?si=NJTW7xS4STSKAOTY46HrFg
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-cost-anonymity-podcast-exploring-cost-keeping/id1357105789

Hacks to Take Away

Preston shared about intensive mental health therapy.
Get coaching, counseling, and support for yourself.
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to taking the first step to getting help.
We talked about compulsive behavior.
It takes on average for a young person about 40 hours of doing something with someone else to build a friendship.
What is mental wellness look like?
Creating a healthy home that in pass along a less dysfunctional behavior and view of the world in view of mental and emotional wellness.

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Dan Bennett was born and raised in the gritty city of Flint, MI and now resides in Fort Worth, TX.

He is the Founder of 1 Minute Media, a company that empowers entrepreneurs and startups to learn to look and sound great on camera through coursework and private community membership.

Dan has had the privilege to work with some amazing clients like…

Harley Davidson, Hasbro, Nerf, Mercury Marine, Bud Light, Camaro, and many more.

Our Guest Dan Bennett

Website: https://ImTheAntipreneuer.com
Website: https://1MinMedia.com
Website: https://Quiz.Video
Website:https://DanHasLinks.com
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/theantipreneur
Twitter: RealAntipreneur
Twitter: CellCoreCreativ

Hacks to Take Away

“Tell people your ideas. And don't be afraid that they don't come to fruition because all you're doing is just planting seeds.” - Dan
He shared about working with entrepreneurs who are already awesome.
Capture their essence and how great they already are.
If you're an entrepreneur, you've got tons of life experience, you have a lot of stories to tell.
Heavily reliant on metaphor, and be completely transparent.
Figure out best practices and how to stay ahead of the curve.
Starting to work very purposefully with entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs startups is so fulfilling.

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Today we get to speak with Heather Vickery, a global leader and success coach that helps people leverage their fears. Into intentional bravery. A celebrated public speaker, Heather inspires audiences and supports others with the tools they need to live empowered bold, joy-filled and successful lives.

She's the best-selling author and the host of two podcasts, the brave files, and was it chance? Now let's dig into the episode as we get to have a fun conversation with Heather Vickery.

Our Guest Heather Vickery

Website: www.vickeryandco.com/social
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heather-vickery
Twitter: vickeryandco

Hacks to Take Away

Heather shared about how she rebuilt her life.
The coaching and the speaking of the training is her zone of genius.
A community is so impactful.
Having the accountability to get a team of wildly supportive cheerleaders who see the potential and push, encourage and engage for training.
Spend all the time and energy serving others.
Envision a future for our children.
Delegate and build a team, those things are possible. A small, intentional step.

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Today we get to speak with Julie Riley, an award-winning social media strategist with a passion for building community with Live Video. She has over 15 years of experience in digital marketing.

As of this recording, she is the Social Media and Community Manager for StreamYard, managing 25k+ members in their community.

Julie Riley has also worked with Social Media Examiner, The Small Business Administration, and countless others.

She has a vast array of experience including live video production, social media management, community management, and chat marketing - the list goes on! She is a dedicated community leader with a passion to teach others how they too can build an amazing business through their social channels and grow their communities with live video (her specialty)!

She’s a hard-working woman who knows how to get things done, no matter what challenges come her way. If you want to build an amazing community, Julie can get you there. So jump right into this episode as we learn more through Julie's experiences.

Our Guest Julie Riley

Youtube: www.streamyard.com
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/socialjewelsict/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SocialJewelsICT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialjewelsict/

Hacks to Take Away

The power of communication, connection, and building relationship.
If somebody's saying they hate change they're a pure hypocrite.
We talked about the ability to reach such a broad audience.
The ability to communicate with so many people all in one spot.
Choosing your path and your journey.
You don't always make the right choices and sometimes they come with some hiccups along the way.
Collaborate on projects because they're going to bring something to the table.

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Wade teaches Entrepreneurs & Professionals to create an abundant & sustainable 3-Day Weekend lifestyle so they can better enjoy their family, friends, and life.

He's a 20+ year Software Company Founder, Business Growth Coach, and Author of books on business growth, finance, personal growth, parenting, & spirituality.

He & his family have lived ocean-side in North America & South America.

He enjoys 3-day weekends and Fridays at the beach playing volleyball with friends + and weekends with his family.

Our Guest Wade Galt * Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/wadegalt * Websites: 3DayWeekendClub.com (Company) + AutomaticInsuranceAgency.com (Company) + SmartBonusSystem.com (Company) * Twitter: wadegalt

Hacks to Take Away

Wade shared about enjoying life with an island mentality of making time for life.
He talks about balance between helping people and making money.
Helping entrepreneurs, freelancers and employees to create a three day weekend type lifestyle so that they can enjoy life outside of work.
Looking to balance giving at the same time receiving and enjoying life.
Having respect and love for our parents.
Learning and extract concepts, logic, philosophies, and analogies from those hobbies.
Simply even being passionate about something, whether it's hobby or not.

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Today we get to speak with Kevin Kolbe a content creator, video marketing specialist, coach, and founder of Kevin Kolbe Media.

His life in media started on the radio and then led to TV working with stations affiliated with FOX, NBC, CBS, ABC, and The CW. After TV, Kevin started his own video marketing media business and now helps non-profits, businesses, and entrepreneurs around the world get into and do more with online video.

He's also a husband and dad of three, including one with special needs.

Our Guest Kevin Kolbe

Youtube: YouTube.com/KevinKolbe
Website: KevinKolbe.com
Website: KevinKolbeMedia.com

Hacks to Take Away

“Having a heart for working with people at nonprofits, work with other entrepreneurs, and do my own stuff.” - Kevin
We have to define our own success.
I kept going at something I enjoyed. And it's just one of those things that I it's just evolved over time.
Traditional media helped me appreciate digital media more, and how you could do things.
I've been able to work with organizations that some I've been connected with. And that's huge. Because I know that however, I might help them. It's helping them either raise funds or get their name out there.
Because a lot of folks especially if you're not used to it, but you're pouring your heart, you're sharing your story, you're hoping it's making a difference.
My recommendation for any nonprofit out there, use what you have and share your story. And you've got a story you personally have a story of why you're even invested in it.

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Today we get to speak with Benjamin Yeh, He is a Business & Transformation Coach. Combining his investment experience and intuitive gift, Ben empowers entrepreneurs on how to gain clarity in discovering their 'True North', start thriving in their business, and live the life they are meant to create!

Ben's career has evolved from being a real estate consultant, investment officer for a family office where he invested over $1 billion dollars, serial entrepreneur, husband, father, advisor/coach, and overall student of life.

Ben launched his Boom Vision Podcast in 2021, a show designed for driven entrepreneurs and professionals seeking clarity, purpose and happiness.

His show dives deep on how to create lasting success by building a solid foundation of a healthier mind, body and soul: it all starts with a powerful mindset!

Our Guest Benjamin Yeh

Website: https://www.benjaminyeh.com
Instagram: @benjaminyeh
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminyeh
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boom-vision/id1582728414

Hacks to Take Away

“My intention was to create an amazing career as an investment officer for a Forbes 500 family.” - Benjamin
As an investment officer, your job and your career is measured by a number, which is just a return.
The energy work, really broadened my horizon and activated my right brain metric activity, to try and balance it out.
One thing that always came back as a constant was my wife, she's always right.
Immersing yourself in where it's a hobby or something that brings you joy, true joy from within, you lose track of time.
I really want to focus on my passion and my fulfillment and that's when I started my podcast and that's when the chain of events happened.
If you actually internally build up that internal guidance system that you have that everyone has, you just have to be able to listen.

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Today we get to speak with Lisa Monette a social media video voice coach, growth strategist, and Camera confidence ninja, and she specializes in authentic

Live Video Coaching for leaders who must have content that engages, is creative, and converts!

She has personally been responsible for millions of dollars of sales and recruiting including her Pink Trophy on wheels from Mary Kay Cosmetics, keynote training, 5 figure launches on Facebook with her Come Alive On Camera Challenges!

She has worked on teams and trained with elite superstars such as Tony Robbins, Top Celebrity Voice Coach Roger Love,

Academy Awards, Film pro-Travis Shields and Hollywood Reel Producer Jay Menez and many more.

Her passion is to help entrepreneurs to stop stalling and to stand out in their life, by using their voices on video! I'm super excited to bring her on to the episode. So let's jump in as we discover Lisa's Origin story.

Our Guest Lisa Monette * Facebook: www.Facebook.com/groups/comealiveoncamera * Instagram: @badassbeautytv

Hacks to Take Away

“I am an entrepreneur, I have my whole thing entrepreneurship freedom.” - Lisa
Getting people to come more alive when they're getting in front of people.
You can control how you're showing up and showing up has a sound.
You are authentic, but you can be authentic and boring as shit.
Sometimes you gotta be coached to bring things out in the more.
At the end of the day, let go of whatever flows out.
We've all got different personalities but I think if you can trust yourself it's okay to play like a game.

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Jeff Bull is the founder and co-host of The Kessel Chat, a weekly live stream centered on Star Wars.

He's a content creator, baker, woodworker, and Developer Advocacy Manager for Cisco Developer Relations.

He spends his free time creating TikTok's about what else, Star Wars, and playing Pokemon Let's Go and Breath of the Wild with his 6 yr old. He and his wife love to geek out on food, drink, and adventures across the Bay Area.

Our Guest Jeff Bull

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HUxttTao5ltZTmCziRtjQ
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffbulltech
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbulltech/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffbulltech

Hacks to Take Away

“Everyone who works for me on my team is creators, they write blogs, they write code samples, they do videos, you name it.” - Jeff
“Bringing my team into something new that I've never done professionally.
Jeff shared about always been a pretty self-conscious person.” - Jeff
“The work that I do in my professional life is all about how can I help other people as a people leader.” - Jeff
“I help other people what their passions are, what excites them, and then find ways to bring those into what they do for work and personal life.” - Jeff
Jeff talks about what motivates him to get up every day and talk to people, work with people, and be a good leader for the team.
At the end of the day, you learn something not just about yourself, but about how other people respond to that thing that you do.

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Today we get to speak with Chris Stone. With a 25+ year history in the music industry with Sony, driven and passionate entrepreneur Chris Stone founded the Podcast and Live Streaming Consultancy Cast Ahead after the success of his own co-hosted podcasts changed his life.

At Cast Ahead, Chris thrives on enabling driven entrepreneurs, influencers, thought leaders, and enterprises to express their stories and elevate their reach while extending their efficiency in that process.

Chris also co-hosts Dealcasters, an Amazon Live show with Jim Fuhs of Fuhsion Marketing where they interview experts and entrepreneurs while training Amazon customers on how to overcome the fear of technology and start and flourish in their content creator journeys. In just over a year, Dealcasters have established themselves as a trusted authority not only in the live video and podcasting space but also in the education of the Amazon Influencer program and the development of Influencers already on the platform.

They’ve spoken on stage and virtually at PodFest Expo, VidFest Expo, StreamYard Industry Showcase, Agorapulse Agency Summit, Midwest Digital Marketing Conference, Social Media Week Lima, and others.

Dealcasters also collaborate as remote live producers and have led, assisted and coordinated production teams with clients such as IBM, StreamYard, United Nations Global Compact, MIT, Toastmasters International, Glasko Smith Kline (GSK), Jamaican Chamber Of Commerce, Sphinx International, and USABizParty, which have included speakers such as Gary Vaynerchuk, Seth Godin, Darren LaCroix and many more.

Our Guest Chris Stone

Website: CastAhead.Contact (Company Website)
Website : ChrisStone.Contact (Company Website)
Website: castahead.net (Company Website)
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/chrisstoneatl

Hacks to Take Away

Chris shared different ways to invest in your business.
Time is money.
Spending time with your family living the life that you choose.
Hire somebody to do something and give that person a better career.
If you create a show that you're passionate about, you're going to create a tribe of people that will listen to you and follow you.
You have to understand what the purpose is.
Surround yourself with other people that help and sharpen your irons, you have a desire to do things.

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Eric is a dynamic speaker, author, and relationship expert. He uses his 15 years of experience as a pastor and licensed professional counselor to help strengthen relationships and organizations.

Eric has leveraged his transformative, yet easy-to-digest frameworks to save countless marriages and create sustainable change at all levels of any organization.

Our Guest Eric Wooten

Website: https://altaredmarriage.com
Instagram: @eric_wooten_ @altaredmarriage
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altaredmarriage
Twitter: @emwoots
Youtube: youtube.com/relationshots

Hacks to Take Away

Having a community that has credibility, assurance and hope are way better than any book.
When you get into marriage, you're going to be hypersensitive to any type of criticism or feedback from your spouse and it has really nothing to do with your spouse because we should be able to give each other feedback and grow.
Marriage is a little different with three kids than it is with no kids.
We talked about ways to work which is going to help move the business forward.
Let's be intentional, things thrive and succeed when we prioritize them.
Having some real purpose and shared values, and some of those kinds of things in marriage are the foundation that sustains us.
The success of a marriage will depend on the quality of community you've got around you.

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Today we get to speak with Linda Schneider. she has been doing internet marketing since 2006, and has the distinction of having one of the oldest account numbers on Godaddy.

She currently runs a subscription business for real estate agents that generates more than $10,000/mo while working less than 10 days a month. Her passion is what she calls "leveraged income," or making a lot more money than the time you put in.

Our Guest Linda Schneider

Website: https://fastnewsletters.com

Hacks to Take Away

Linda shared about how she discovered doing freelance work successfully.
Selling newsletters to agents, and building a really quite lucrative business.
Linda talks about how she loves the interactive element of teaching.
Sales function sometimes stops so many people from being successful.
Open-handed selling is the skill of being able to sell in a way that you're their hero, they're looking for you.
The perspective of not just a realtor, but somebody who's there to help people find their perfect home.
You've got all the free time in the world. And you just want to do this one thing, whether it makes you any money or not.

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As a wife of almost 20 years, mom of 3 kids, and former B2B sales executive, she intimately knows the struggle of feeling stuck and giving her love to everyone else, but herself. She loves to help women get unstuck, find self-love, manifest their purpose, and live this life to the fullest.

She is the Founder & President of Sassy Healthy Fit, an organization created with the mission to teach as many humans as possible to love themselves unconditionally and create a “F*CK YES LIFE!”, and make this world a brighter place through each of our unique gifts.

Our Guest Hallie Avolio

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/havolio /4500+
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sassyhealthyfit /3000+
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hallie-avolio /7500+
Tiktok : https://www.tiktok.com/@sassyhealthyfit?lang=en /168,000+
Business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sassyhealthyfit 1000+
Website: sassyhealthy.fit

Hacks to Take Away

Hallie talks about choosing how she stands in her purpose, and in her integrity and authenticity.
Choosing to be in alignment with yourself for the first five minutes of the day.
We shared about the ways to change the trajectory of your entire day and change the trajectory of your life.
Having the desire to do anything at all.
Giving yourself permission to go back to those basics and to decondition
Surrounding ourselves with the people that support, us so we can keep the flame burning brighter and brighter.
Hire the people or lean on the people externally that will support your desires and your growth.
Create influential messaging to attract sophisticated clients.

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Today I get to speak with Kevin Kwan. He's hired by coaches to nail down the message and psychology on how to attract, connect and enroll more sophisticated clients from their Facebook Group and Email list.

He’s written over 30 different email funnels and sales pages for influencers in the health, wellness, and personal development industry increasing their program sales between 150% to 300%.

Kevin was also the main copy and offers coach for two, multi-million dollar online coaching and consulting companies where he crafted over 1000 high-ticket offers and positioned their content to convert for their clients.

Today, he shares his in-the-trenches wisdom inside his own program using his own proprietary frameworks and systems to help coaches enroll more sophisticated clients from their Facebook groups and Email list.

Our Guest Kevin Kwan

Facebook: https://jo.my/ckfbgroup

Hacks to Take Away

Having compassion for ourselves is monumental.
Kevin talks about being able to be creative and how to be a leader through influential messaging..
Kevin shared his three main points that he helps others resolve through his coaching program.
How Kevin build communities through the Facebook group and email list.
Mannerisms that create attraction.
If you're posting content, and you're not getting feedback, don't worry about it. Just keep posting the content, because there will be a time when somebody comes back and looks at your stuff.
Create influential messaging to attract sophisticated clients.

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Today we get to speak with Robert Kennedy III the president of Kennetik Communications, a minority-owned training firm. He has been called a dynamic leadership communicator. But, at his core, he is a teacher and trainer. When he speaks, he challenges employees, executives, and business leaders alike to take accountability for their current setting and then to create a bigger future for themselves.

His energetic presentations are infused with humor and keep his audiences engaged as he invites them to SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT & LEAD WELL!

Robert pulls from almost 2 decades as an educator, radio and media announcer, entrepreneur, and workshop facilitator to tap into his audiences’ needs.

His clients include government organizations like Social Security Administration and US Coast Guard; large non-profits like AARP and NeighborWorks America; companies like Comscore, Barnes & Noble, Panda Restaurant Group, and numerous associations.

He has a mission to equip 1 million leaders with the ability to IMPACT, INFLUENCE, and INSPIRE through communication and storytelling

Our Guest Robert Kennedy III

Website: http://www.storytellersgrowthlab.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/robertkennedy3.com

Hacks to Take Away

Robert challenged his employees, executives, and business leaders alike to take accountability for their current setting and then to create a bigger future for themselves.
He has a mission to equip 1 million leaders with the ability to impact influence and inspire through communication and storytelling.
Robert shares how he teaches small business owners how to tell their stories on stage. How they can attract their ideal audience and generate more income.
We talked about the entrepreneur mindset.
Stimulation of always learning new things, and then taking people on that journey.
When you solve problems and find a solution and share it with people.
If you've got something that you believe can solve a challenge for someone.

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Today we get to speak with Jillian Benbow the Director of Community Experience Manager at SPI Media. With over a decade of experience running digital communities and programs, Jillian has seen it all.

She is eager to help more people run successful communities and to help grow the digital community profession.

When Jillian is not working on all things community she is enjoying the outdoors of Colorado with her family and two energetic dogs.

Our Guest Jillian Benbow

Twitter :@jillianbenbow
Website: spipro.com

Hacks to Take Away

Jillian shared expert tips around managing a community.
Finding those issues within digital communities and solving them.
Being able to find those connections when you join those communities wherever they may be feeling calm.
We shared about having the idea to work somewhere without having to relocate.
Learn how to make sure that you're keeping the people engaged.
Learn about other communities by going to those communities that the stuff that you're passionate about.
Whatever you have or accompany, you got to be able to put in the time and the effort, because that's the only way you'll see growth in your community.
Watch what people are doing and be able to replicate it.

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Today we get to speak with Billy Samoa Saleebey an entrepreneur, podcast host, and award-winning filmmaker (Rolling). He has led learning and development organizations for some of the most disruptive companies in the world, including Tesla, where he was Head of Global Sales & Product Training.

He also co-founded Podify and is the current CEO, a podcast agency that provides production and promotion services to companies and individuals who want to create a podcast.

In addition to being the host of For the Love of Podcast (a podcast about podcasting), he’s also is the host of the podcast Insight Out, where he interviews world changers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to uncover powerful insights, reveal why they make an impact, and explain exactly how they can be applied.

Our Guest Billy Saleebey

Company:

https://podify.com/
https://billysamoa.com/

Podcasts:

http://fortheloveofpodcast.com/
https://insightoutshow.com/

Social Media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/
https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/
https://www.youtube.com/user/billysamoa
https://twitter.com/BillySamoa
https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/

Hacks to Take Away

Be very transparent to your audience.
We talked about being a perfectionist which helps in career. And why it's also been one of the biggest challenges.
That access to information with great knowledge comes with great responsibility.
Being able to determine and discern what's facts versus what's made up.
Having some ability to impact people.
Desire is the number one step.
The beauty of life is that we have the ability to allow ourselves to have that shared humanity.

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Chris is the CEO / Co-Founder of FlowChat. A saas company that has a unique way of acquiring new customers. Their organic tool & strategies have led to boost their company and others’ to over $100k/mo in revenue. While Chris isn’t building businesses, he’s building a life-long marriage, world-impacting family, and competed on American Ninja Warrior.

Our Guest Chris Baden

LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/chrisbaden-55
Website: FlowChat.com (Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away

If you just listen, you can do really well.
Chris shared how he built three different companies all did a million dollars more per year in sales.
He helps businesses go to seven and eight figures.
Practicing empathy before you listen.
Do your best of your intellectual and emotional capacity.
Solving the problem becomes a really important muscle to flex and creatively solve problems.
We talked about the big difference between a poor mindset and a wealthy mindset.
Your ability to decide what program you operate under. And that will change the trajectory of your life.

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Nancy Barrows is the Queen of Engagement!

You've heard it before and you'll hear her speak about how to use personal content in social media networks, but what makes Nancy so convincing? She's a speech-language pathologist who has spent years working with children on improving their communication skills. This includes developing innovative methods for teaching those individuals how they can express themselves more clearly--a skill which she then applies towards building communities online through platforms such as LinkedIn.

Nancy Barrows M.S. SLP-CCC a Keynote Speaker and the Creator and Founder of “The Chick With The Toolbelt” Program, a guided discovery into finding your voice and how to express it in a way that feels authentic in order to build your network, promote engagement and generate new business.

Additionally, Nancy created the #RadiatingReal movement, which empowers people to take off their ‘masks’ and experience the power of ‘showing up’! She has thrived through her adversity and employs her experience to help others.

You can catch her LIVE, on her LinkedIn channel, every Sunday, at 5 pm PST as host, creator, and producer of #ConnectedHumanConversations

Our Guest Nancy Barrows

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nancy-debra-barrows-m-s-ccc-slp-92124213
Twitter: NancyDebra2

Hacks to Take Away

Nancy empowers people to take off their masks, and experience the power of showing up.
Sharing the ugly snotty unsexy pieces and parts is so important.
It's all about showing up as you are. Being real and authentic and letting people give you that unex unadulterated unconditional love and acceptance.
We have to make and keep a promise as adults that we are going to teach kids about their bodies and boundaries.
Figure out how you want to put your voice out there, and what's comfortable for you.
People who need you will find you and the people who love you will follow you.
Rebrand, redefine, keep moving and shaking. If Facebook after 17 years can change its name. Why can't you?

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When you think of a Dreamatizer, what comes to mind? Maybe the exceptionally creative and talented Delane Cooper or her process for creating jewelry that also tells an interesting story. That's right - she doesn't just make beautiful pieces; they come with prompts! Her creativity hibernates during winter months in order give birth again once summer approaches so we can meet these exquisite accessories on our wrists each day as if saying "I was made for your wrist."

So why does this woman who has done so much need help from others before being constructive is something I'd like everyone interested enough.

The Dreamatizers mission statement: "We create items from our dreams & wake up every morning feeling like we've done something rather than just sitting around."

Our Guest

Delane Cooper

IG: delanecooper | lotusheroproject
Website: www.delane.ca
Facebook: delanejewellery | lotusheroproject
Twitter: delanecooper | lotusheroproj
CH: delanecooper

Hacks to Take Away

Delane shares about the beginning of her journey of sales and marketing
Remain open to the opportunities that come your way, whether they're positive or negative, because there's always a lesson to learn.
Being able to go out into your day and not only be a superhero and advocate for oneself, but it also is being a superhero because you show up truly as who you are.
Making positive effects out in the world.
Being able to touch people's hearts.
Figure out what we want to do whether to take that hobby or address a new hobby. It's a hack, not a hobby.
Connection is really important and finding real content connections sometimes.

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I get to speak with James Hicks. James is an Engineering Technologist by education and trade. DRIVEN by discovery and FOCUSED on service.

An entrepreneur and content creator dedicated to building collaborative communities.

Husband, father, traveler

Our Guest James Hicks

LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/jhicks
Website : hicksnewmedia.com(Company Website)
Personal Website : jameshicks.link/contact(Personal Website)
Twitter: jameshicks

Hacks to Take Away

James helps by enabling folks and organizations to utilize cloud technologies.
There are a handful of insane geniuses on this planet.
Writing down those goals and acting on them.
Be receptive to learning and receptive to folks around you who are trying to help and be positive in your world.
When the news comes on and being able to have instant access to information. There's value in that.
Having someone reaffirming you that you are special that you can make things happen.
Being able to do slight and small improvements to your workspace.

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Dr. Laura Jaget is the creator of HOW TO LIFE®, a brand that teaches life skills to students of all ages.

Akin to Adulting 101, the How To Life podcast and a YouTube channel feature audio and short video tutorials called Mominars® that provide instruction, information, and lots of encouragement.

These mini adulting classes will motivate and inspire and are sure to help take the fear out of adulting.

Our Guest Laura Jaget

LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/dr-laura-jaget-161034
Website : howtolife.com (Company Website)
IG: @laurajaget_howtolifenow
FB: Laura Jaget
TikTok: Dr. Laura Jaget (@howtolifenow) TikTok | Watch Dr. Laura Jaget's Newest TikTok Videos
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaJzijdFNDLS-Fp9WBirYQ

Hacks to Take Away

Laura shared about teaching young and newer adults with the basic life skills.
She talks about helping her patients feel better, and giving them back their power.
Being able to make a mistake in front of others and learn from it and get better because of it.
Being able to be on vacation and still do some stuff and help people.
Take the easiest step and break it down further until you get to a level that you can take.
Picking what you want to do, whatever you find fun, whatever you're passionate about.
Laura shares about the changing world with the technology that's available, you can be an entrepreneur.

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Today we get to speak with, Russ Johns. He's the host of the Pirate Broadcast Network. Not only is he a tech-enthusiast like myself. His journey has been a remarkable one and he's someone I absolutely admire.

He Believes that you have the opportunity to Be SEEN | Be HEARD | Be TALKED ABOUT

And that EVERYONE HAS A GIFT, A MISSION, and VALUE…

Sometimes we need help in creating our message with WORDS, IMAGES, AUDIO & VIDEO

Let’s face it. It's not always easy. it feels like 10,000 details and technology can be daunting.

Technology can be overwhelming if you want to produce Content, Publish MEDIA, and Expand Your Brand. Work with me to create an ONLINE IMPACT without the technical overwhelm…

SHOW UP | GO LIVE | BUILD AUTHORITY If you need a Content Creation Strategy, reach out to Russ.

He’s passionate about connecting and developing relationships and helping others that are passionate about doing the same thing.

Our Guest Russ Johns

LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/nextstepnext
Website : russjohns.com (Company Website)
Twitter : nextstepnext

Hacks to Take Away

Russ shared about podcasting radio broadcasting and building communities.
He talks about having multiple careers in life.
Bringing people together to actually create projects and he started developing websites.
Learning those skills that are more than valuable in today's climate and communities.
Being able to utilize the experience to help other people.
Get a process and use the process, work the system and just be consistent.
Russ talks about incredibly valuable experience and it taught him so many life lessons and observations.

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Today we get to speak with Raquel Borras, the Founder of RAQVISION, and the Chief Excitement Officer of "True to You Branding"

Her passion is to help others bring to life their personal brand that is true to them. Raquel has expertise in social media and branding, which started on Linkedin. Because she loves people and talent for audience engagement, her social media presence exponentially skyrocketed.

She believes that bringing valuable content, authenticity, and vulnerability to your social media is the key to gaining a strong following and presence.

At RAQVISION, the youth 17 and under safe social network is for our future Creators, Innovators, Disruptors, Changemakers, and Educators to project their voice and protect their reality.

Raquel also created her own YouTube Channel called 'Raq the Boat,' where she has candid conversations with kids of all ages! The goal is to empower these kids and have them walk away feeling special, worthy, seen, and most importantly...........heard!❤️

Let's listen in!

Our Guest Raquel Borras

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/raquel-borras
Website : raqvision.tv/join (Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away

We talked about discovering human design systems.
Raquel shared about gravitating towards something she is interested in and as long as it's keeping her stimulated and being creative and it's fueling her flame.
Your motivations are the things that you do like and what really excites you.
When you go towards the light, go towards what's really pulling you right. It just gives you that extra energy.
Being able to understand who we are as human beings and what really motivates us and the value that we really bring.
Engagement comes in where you have to be able to engage, you have to be able to reciprocate.
Raquel talks about being super authentic and being real.

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Today we get to speak with Everold Reid. He's the author of "The Reid Method" A Blueprint for Achieving Sales Mastery and Host of "The Reid Method Insider" podcast. Not only does he teach sales, he's been practicing it over 30 years.

In 1989, he took a summer job selling cars to earn extra money for college. The job was supposed to be temporary, but Everold realized that he had a gift for selling and his part-time status eventually evolved into a full-time career in automotive sales. From his earliest years in the retail car industry, Everold has been a keen student of selling, eager to learn new strategies and techniques to build his knowledge base and, more importantly, to expand his customer base. His sales mastery has led to top sales ranking at the dealerships where he has worked, as well as many awards for his performance.

Along the way, Everold adopted the Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement that remains central to his present-day sales, advertising, and marketing efforts. He's also recently launched an amazing service known as Yaahdy.com which is a marketplace for local vendors in Jamaica his home. Let's learn more about Everold in this episode.

Our Guest Everold Reid

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/everoldreid
Website : thereidmethod.com(Company Website)
Twitter : TheReidMethod

Hacks to Take Away

To become a better version yourself, your cornerstone has to be personal development.
The opportunities are limitless.
The world needs your ideas, your creativity, and your products, and your expertise.
Going to a doctor that makes you laugh is actually a little bit of therapy.
What does it mean to offer value, that's all explained in his book.
If you want to be successful in sales or business, number one, you must invest in yourself.

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Today I get to speak with Devin Roscillo, She is an Activation and Mindset Coach who helps women claim their confidence and become their fullest, boldest selves.

Devin helps female entrepreneurs step into their confidence so they can love themselves fully and take their businesses to the next level.

She works with them on their self-limiting beliefs (aka. the B.S. stories and lies we tell ourselves that hold us back!)

Devin helps them release those beliefs and ignite the flame inside of themselves to create an abundant life and business.

She creates incredibly activating and soul-aligned group coaching programs to support female entrepreneurs, who want to create rock-solid community, collaborate and create fire businesses, and ignite their inner bold selves.

Our Guest Devin Roscillo

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/devinroscillo

Hacks to Take Away

Devin talks about awesome things in her groups and her business coaching.
She shares about how she left her speech pathology job and became an entrepreneur.
Find out how she became an entrepreneur and started feeling like finally living a free, purposeful, growth oriented life.
She was able to use her full passion and full energy to dive into her business.
Devin shared some insights on how she delivers results for her clients.
Defining what your values are is really useful especially in business.

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Today we get to speak with, Tammy Fink, WOW! Factor Author/Speaker/Consultant who supports established online business owners by creating unique client connections and retention strategies that will BLOW YOUR CLIENTS’ MINDS. She has over 30 years of experience in marketing, graphic design, and publishing. This “loud, lovable, and full of laughs” online personality will help you to connect with your clients, increase client retention and encourage more engagement.

Our Guest Tammy Fink

Website : www.wowfactorquiz.com
Website : wowtammy.biz (Company Website)
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/wowtammy
Twitter : TammyFink

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Tammy talks about taking information about things that are part of your program, and you can put those into planners, you can put those into actual physical products that give you higher client retention.
Help your clients to have something that they can be held accountable to.
Tammy shared about creating unique customer experiences.
We shared about having that complete connection with your audience.
Figure out what it is and build something that's intentional for your clients.
Make it something that they're going to remember the experience and at the end of the day, they're going to refer more clients.

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Today we get to speak with Joel Cleland. He's the CEO for centric a global digital currency. With over 20 years of diverse career experience, Joe has moved in the education, finance and philosophy sectors. Joel emphasizes investor education and partnerships. He is very excited about Centrix move to the finance smart chain, which will bring more opportunities for partnerships and an amazing user experience. Now Centrix number one focus is solving volatility in the cryptocurrency space. And number two, focus is default integration of the centric network for merchant services both on the E commerce side, as well as traditional brick and mortar over the coming months and years. We want to save people and businesses money and make the payment process easier and faster. When we learn about money in our world, we make better financial decisions that improves our family's lives, our communities and the world at large. So let's listen in to this episode. As we learn a little more about Joel Cleveland, the CEO for Centrix.

Our Guest Joel Clelland

LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/joel-clelland-397b79135
Website : centric.com/ (Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away

Never give up on people. Sometimes they give up on themselves, but don't give up on them.
Allowing people to make mistakes and allowing yourself to make mistakes.
We have to give the same grace and patience to our children to the people around us.
We start to find the people who share our beliefs and our values when we take that approach to life.
You're never too old to serve.
Don't let fear win, get out there and experience life and find the things that you like.

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Today we get to speak with Alec Lace, He's the Host of First Class Fatherhood launched in 2018 with a vision to change the narrative of fatherhood and family life.

The show quickly became one of the top parenting podcasts in America due to Alec interviewing some of the most famous fathers in the world including Dean Cain, Deion Sanders, Tony Hawk, and Tom Brady.

Because of the show’s popularity, Alec was invited to be on the field for the Super Bowl LIII media day in 2019 to interview dads such as Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, and Bill Belichick.

Additionally, our nation’s heroes hold a special place in Alec’s heart, and on his podcast, he has interviewed legendary servicemen such as Navy SEALs Rob O’Neill and Marcus Luttrell, “Black Hawk Down” pilot Mike Durant, Benghazi survivor John Tiegen, and Medal of Honor recipients Ed Byers, Dakota Meyer and Michael Thornton.

Alec does all of this while continuing to be a dedicated railroad mechanic, a position he has held for twenty years and he even drives Uber on weekends as a way to further spread his message. First Class Fatherhood can be heard each week on iHeart Radio, Spotify, Pandora, and iTunes.

Our Guest Alec Lace

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alec-lace-587054177

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We talked about the importance of having children and the importance of being a father.
Social media has definitely done a lot of damage to the young generation
We shared about the balance between a healthy family versus a family that's not so healthy.
90% of the kids that are homeless in this country come from a fatherless home.
You need to be secure and straight and happy before you can make anybody else happy.
We need to be present, and stay focused, where we're at and give our undivided attention to which one of those three parts that we're at.

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Today we get to speak with Fritz Colcol, He is a rising businessman based in Chicago and the owner of restaurants, a digital marketing and tech company and the co owner of an apparel brand. He is also a professional athlete for Men's Physique in the IPE League and bagged the "Mr. Illinois 2016" title.

Back in college, he took the bold decision to switch majors from Computer Engineering to Kinesiology Exercise Science upon realizing his passion for fitness. While finishing his degree, he incorporated his love for fitness into his Instagram platform. He then proceeded to work for a top health and wellness startup in Silicon Valley. As its Chief Marketing Officer, he helped the company generate seven figure in only 6 months. He shares extensive knowledge through his Instagram @fritzlifestyle, several podcasts, and speaking engagements. Furthermore, he has also been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, and Inc. Magazine, among others.

Today, Fritz Colcol (@fritzlifestyle) has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and businesses leverage their social media presence and transform their online presence into revenue. By positioning their social media presence strategically and through the power of engaging with followers, he helps entrepreneurs establish a large business network and become a rising authority in their respective industries.

Our Guest Fritz Colcol

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/fritzlifestyle
Twitter : FritzLifestyle

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Fritz shared about having the mentality of an entrepreneur without knowing that word entrepreneurs.
In this episode he talks about motivations for the things that he’s currently doing.
He shared about how he came up with this idea of a cuisine called sushi donut. And went viral on NBC news.
He started building multiple different Instagram accounts were at constantly monetize that by shouting out fitness brands.
Opportunity is just endless. So in terms of tips and strategies, if you are just trying to monetize your personal brand and your business sprint, just have a clear path of message.
“I'm inspiring and motivating hundreds if not 1000s of people every single day.” - Fritz

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Today, I get to speak with Ali Mirza. The CEO and founder of iSocialYou, a digital marketing agency based in Dallas, TX. In the last 10 years, Ali has developed digital marketing solutions and growth hacking strategies for several mega brands, SMBs, startups and agencies. At iSocialYou, he helps brands with two important aspects of digital marketing (1) How to build the RIGHT type of audience (2) How to generate leads & revenue using Facebook Ads and creative digital strategies. You can reach him at ali@iSocialYou.com

Our Guest Ali Mirza

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alimirza2k
Website : isocialyou.com (iSocialYou Website)
Twitter : AliMirza2k

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Ali talks about helping companies launch their Facebook or their ad strategy, their social media strategy to bring in traffic to their businesses to bring in traffic to their products.
You have to invest in ads to make sure right people see your content and you get their attention and then get them to take action
There's a lot of organic reach. And depending on the nature of the business.
It's about the consistency of showing up to the same thing. I tell people to do what you can with what you have right now; you don't even need fancy tools.
The goal of the podcast is not to bring mass views or listeners, the goal is to build a deeper relationship with their 1500 people.
Putting Instagram reels up there and how much more traffic was able to generate.

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Today I get to speak with Kuti Mack. He is the creator of the 6-Week SuperYou®️ Program which uses fitness and nutrition to propel people to be their best daily. Clients and audiences alike have affectionately dubbed KUTI the "Fitness Philosopher" for his unique ability to share straightforward, science-based expertise paired with inspirational philosophies that connect with people on a personal level.

Our Guest Kuti Mack

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/KUTImack
Website : http://BYBDFitness.com/

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Fitness and nutrition have just been a habit for me lifelong. But most importantly, my purpose. My purpose in life, I've discovered, is to help you. I'm a problem solver.
When you're sleeping is when your body recovers and changes and regenerates and all the working out you do all the healing all the muscle building that all happens while you sleep while you rest.
Ginger covers everything and that'll help you as far as making it palatable.
Binding agents could be petroleum, it could be things they're just not good for your body
If you keep giving yourself high doses of nutrition straight to the bloodstream, eventually your body's going to say okay.
If you give yourself too explicit doses of nutrition, you'll find it making those nutritional decisions in between are way less easy.

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Today I get to speak with my good friend, Diana Nguyen. She is an actor, comedian, and a writer. She has worked in the industry for 15 years and has appeared on TV, film, and stage.

In 2020, Diana spoke at her first TedTalk titled “Joy is my Caffeine – JoyFool.”

It was a defining moment of years performing standup and theatre coming to one place to tell a story in 13 minutes about what Joy meant to her and how it saved her life.

Diana is a LinkedIn Video Content Creator behind #DancingDiana and #JustDoingKaraoke with over 66k followers and hosts a Linkedin Live Interview show called The SnortCast interviewing funny people around the world including Jo Stanley, Kevin Kropinyeri, Peter Helliar, Nina Oyama, Bev Killick, and more.

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She wrote "5 ways to disappoint your Vietnamese mother" in Alice Pung's book in 2008 Growing up Asian in Australia which opened the Pandora box for writing. In 2011 Diana and co-creator Fiona Chau wrote Phi and Me. A sold-out sensational hit with 4.5 stars in the Herald Sun, and touring around Australia, LA, and Edinburgh it was time to make the stage show into a web series. With crowdfunding and funding from Screen Australia, the first-ever Vietnamese Australian family comedy series was released in June 2019.

Our Guest Diana Nguyen

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/realdiananguyen
Website : diananguyen.com.au/bebrave (Personal Website)
Twitter : diananguyen_au

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LinkedIn is the only platform where she have a massive following a lot of professional dancer.
Human beings have a number because we are essentially not numbers we have in motion and where we have thoughts and we have beliefs and we have drives.
Diana shared about realizing that moving her body was a way to defeat depression.
Moving our body and having a bit of sweat was what was a key for fitness and mind fitness.
Being able to really use LinkedIn, the corporate business platform to her artwork.
LinkedIn algorithms are changing, new people are coming on. So there's always a new way for people that you need to meet on LinkedIn, new content creators who want to be a thought leader etc.

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Jacqueline is the Founder of a non-profit organization, 99 Hearts, CEO of two startups, and a business professional in the electrical industry. When she's not working and building, she's a professional cause-based-musician, classic car enthusiast and horse crazy gal that enjoys every moment of the Colorado outdoors.

Our Guest Jacqueline Mitchell

LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/jacquelinerosemitchell
Twitter : JacquelineJobs

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Jacqueline shared about serving families of veterans that have PTSD or have struggled with suicide.
She shared about how she really focus on suicide awareness and support.
Jacqueline speaks about different modalities of healing that she offer in each program.
Making that transformation within and horses helped her to do a lot.
When you forgive yourself, that's the first step toward actually eliminating the behavior and replacing that behavior with acceptance, forgiveness, and love.
To be able to experience that kind of feeling is really where her heart is, and where her focus is in the future to really grow.

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Today we get to speak with Michael Dash. He's an entrepreneur, a best selling author of chasing the high business coach, recovering addict, speaker and philanthropist. He founded the F a TV series from addict to entrepreneur, published on thrive global on medium.com as well as on Maryland coaching and mentoring. Michael works with entrepreneurs helping them streamline their businesses, while increasing profits and helping them find clarity, consistency, and connection. This allows them to step into the true leader they were meant to be.

Michael is the co founder of activated life. a social movement focused on inspiring a culture of positivity, attend to city passion, empathy, and resilience while giving back to others. Michael is an avid volunteer fundraiser and mentor and is dedicated to bringing positive change to leaders of all kinds.

Our Guest

Michael Dash

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/michaelgdash
Website : michaelgdash.com (Company Website) michaelgdash.com (Personal Website)
Twitter : mgdvip

Hacks to Take Away

The key to selling is number one developing rapport. Developing that rapport, building leverage.
Asking all the right questions first, before you ever start selling your solution.
Turn your solution into a question. And use that question with your prospects and lead them to the answer you want to hear.
Finding what you're passionate about is really important. Because then you can live a fulfilled life.
Michael shared his valuable lessons that are priceless.
The importance of having habits in your life and following them. And then as you evolve as a human, your habits should evolve with you.

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Today we get to speak with Roman Robert. He is a former foster child who grew up in various homes throughout Texas. At 18. Roman joined the army, where he became an interrogator deployed multiple times, and had the honor of supporting Special Operations groups from around the world. Roman transitioned from the military after an exciting and honorable career, but had traumas from the foster care and the military that he had not fully addressed. These traumas led to various issues that almost cost Roman his marriage and his life. After realizing that this is not what he wanted to become, Roman began the process of discovering his identity through journaling, religion and having honest communication with himself and those around him. Roman now helps businesses be elite in their interactions inside and outside of their companies by assisting in communication, business strategy, process management and more. Let's listen to this conversation as we discover more about Roman.

Our Guest Roman Roberts

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/roman-m-roberts

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Roman shared about how he found himself and his identities and helping people.
A lot of the time he gets driven towards communication, or to talk about foster care.
All those different home and happiness quotes that we hear, they exist because people were living in homes that were existing inside of happiness.
Relationships are important, whether it's with your spouse, or with your friends, or whoever it is, and it ties into.
Meeting all these amazing people doing amazing things and jumping into things that never jumped into before.
I definitely jump into some of the things that are completely outside of my wheelhouse.
You're constantly having to think through future state actions.

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Today we get to speak with Elysia Buss. She is an equine facilitated life coach, host and producer of the YouTube channel horsepower empowerment through connection. She's currently on tour around the US as she collaborates with a queen assisted learning and mental health facilities to create promotional short videos and increase visibility for the Equine industry. She's on a mission to empower a billion people on the planet.

Our Guest

Elysia Buss

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/elysia-buss-731996a
Website : dreames-lifecoaching.com/ (Company Website)
Website : fifthelementmassage.com/ (Company Website)

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Stepping into power and letting go of all of the limiting beliefs.
It's important to understand the difference when you're engaging with your clients.
Empowerment through connection.
The work she did with horses was originally more of her hobby.
Your internal landscape forms your external experience in life.
Start empowering people, we empower them by teaching them emotional regulation.
A lot of times we talk about forgiveness of others, but also forgiving ourselves psychologically, and also forgiving our bodies.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Afshan Abbas. Afshan is a technologist and a social impact entrepreneur. She started her career as a software engineer at Microsoft where she worked closely with business and finance teams, solving big data problems. In 2016, she left her corporate job and co-founded Fuchsia - a sustainable shoe brand on a mission to empower artisans from South East Asia. As the CEO of Fuchsia, she worked on building the company from the ground up. Now Fuchsia Shoes, work with more than 120 artisans who have shipped over 20,000 pairs to over 20+ countries all over the world.

Our Guest

Afshan Abbas

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/afshan-abbas-297a943
Twitter : afabba

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She shared that the inspiration mostly came from traveling to different parts of the world.
Hard work and indigenous craftsmanship skills goes behind creating her beautiful products.
She has a really good expert team of retail technologists, and fashion designers to pull a fashion startup.
Crowdfunding just seems like a great fit for a great idea.
She talks about their first campaign and how they nailed it.
Merino wool is like the most comfortable, breathable, eco-friendly material we could use in shoes.
Creating those economic opportunities for socially marginalized artisans that get exploited in the local markets.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Rochelle Moulton. Rochelle Moulton is a brand strategist and marketing coach dedicated to crafting your brand of genius into a flourishing authority business. She turns consultants and big thinkers into authorities. Her mantra? Be unforgettable. She earned her consulting stripes leading introverted brainiacs at some powerhouse global consulting firms: Towers Perrin and Arthur Andersen. But even better—she's a serial entrepreneur and has built, led (and sometimes sold) more than a few 6, 7 and 8-figure consulting businesses. Which means there’s a pretty good chance she's encountered—and solved—the challenges you’re facing right now.

She co-hosts The Business Of Authority podcast and blogs daily on brand and authority at rochellemoulton.com

Our Guest Rochelle Moulton

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/rochellemoulton
Website : rochellemoulton.com (Rochelle Moulton)
Twitter : ConsultingChick

Hacks to Take Away * We talked about building your own brand, building your personal brand, if they're going to design a brand all together separate from your personality. * Rochelle shared how she got started getting interested in the idea of a brand. * We talked about how do you really sell quote, unquote, to clients without really selling and how do you take your expertise and make it into something that's really profound and interesting to a client. * We talked about building a sustainable business. * Considering brand as an asset. * We talked about how you're going to serve your audience through having the mission as a starting point. * It doesn't have to be all about your expertise, it might be about a core belief system that all humans are equal.

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In this episode I get to speak with Phoebe Lay. She is a business coach and mentor. As the Founder & Director of Thrive and Shine Co. Phoebe helps entrepreneurs and business owners with their Social Media Marketing, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Phoebe combines her expertise in business coaching with her strengths in branding and social media marketing to give business owners a system and a blueprint to generate leads and increase profit through building a strong online presence.

Phoebe also has an online program and runs regular Masterminds and Workshops to help small to medium businesses gain more customers and scale their brands through social media marketing. Over the past 3 years Phoebe has developed a 7 Step System for her clients which she shares at workshops and events.

Our Guest

Phoebe Lay

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/phoebe-lay
Website : thriveandshineco.com.au (Company Website)

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She talked about realizing that what people struggle with is actually some of the things that she’s actually naturally really good at, like Instagram, and Facebook and social media.
“One thing business has taught me is that you just keep expanding and changing your goals and changing that benchmark and changing that goalpost.” - Phoebe Lay
She shared about how she overcame anxiety mainly through the changing of her mindset.
She eventually discovered that she really had a drive and a passion for creative work, and particularly photography. And that was how she basically evolved.
Every single stepping stone taught me something about looking at the bigger picture.
When I was studying photography, it taught me about the way people live on creativity and passion, and they don't have an income, they were literally just working at a cafe or in a bar at night, and then doing what they loved.
The powerful part that when you went into the passion. You grew through the different stages and Gary Vaynerchuk says, it doesn't matter what age you are, you are still evolving into your why.

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In this episode I get to speak with Alka Sharma. She’s an Experienced Content Writer and Marketing Intern with a demonstrated history in the Higher Education industry. Skilled in Inter-Cultural and Corporate Communications, Management, Commerce, and Teaching. Strong will power with M.Com focused in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Actively looking for a job in Education Domain and Corporate World. Highly interested in Business Management (HR/Marketing/Sales).

Our Guest

Alka Sharma

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/alka-sharma-9732111a3

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Alka shared about her journey as an author based upon her own journey throughout her formative years,how she struggled with weight, self confidence and self esteem.
She talks about how she inspires other women to take control of their health and their lives.
If you put your mindset into whatever it is, you're going to get the most out of it.
It's a discovering process, whether it's coming to a class, whether it's your passions, your hobbies, everything but make it the point that you really want to learn and make the best choices for yourself.
If you don't challenge yourself, there's no growth. And if there's no growth, you're not gonna discover the opportunities that live for you.
Alka talked about the journey to teaching others on how to go through the journey of transforming your own life.
It's just by shifting your mindset, and challenging and making sure that nothing ever stops in your way you will overcome those.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Rebecca O'Brien. Rebecca, a caring and active child who was born in Ireland and grew up in California, moved with her family to Sweden at the age of 11. She grew up to be an ambitious outgoing perfectionist who longed to graduate and spread her wings around the world. By 2014 she had spent 15 years in the International Sales and Marketing industry, in global companies, working long hours with high end clientele, traveling, attending award shows and trade shows, hosting client entertainment, events, conferences, budget meetings, quarterly & annually reports. This felt exhilarating to her as she grew in knowledge and experience through her career in Europe, including, a socially fun-filled life.

Our Guest

Rebecca O'Brien

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/wellnessbyrebecca
Website : wellnessbyrebecca.com (Company Website)

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Rebecca shared about how she got into being a certified stress management and burn burnout prevention coach.
The importance of emotions and not just shutting them down or dismissing them and being on the fast train.
She talked about why she got diagnosed both with depression and burnout, mental and physical burnout.
I make good money, and it was great money and travel and all those things, but it wasn't coming from a place of passion.
We talked about having some sort of balance.
Our stress system is on alert for many hours, and that will really break down your body in terms of how much cortisol is going out every day.
Find out what are some of the things that people can do to start transforming their lives and at least getting more self aware of what they need to be doing.

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In this episode I get to speak with Brock Richard. He is a Sales Specialist at Peloton Interactive. Experienced sales professional with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods and fitness industry. Skilled in Time Management, Leadership, Customer Service, and Social Media. Strong media and communication professional with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Arizona State University.

Our Guest

Brock Richard

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/brock-richard-86930a114
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/brockevanrichard

Hacks to Take Away * Brock shared about how he got started with the podcast and where it all originated from. * He talked about exposure to how one could sort of influence one another as a human being. Be it positive or negative. * Brock shared about becoming really passionate about that stuff just being consistently motivated to be better in all areas. * Take note of some of the habits and some of the strategies that people have implemented in order to get them to where they are today. * Choosing different traits and qualities and things that he could apply to his own life. * Find out about the foundation that his podcast was built on. * Being able to connect, and just keep going down that path of sharpening those swords.

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In this episode I get to speak with Jim Beard. He’s a Content Creator, an Innovator. A Visualization Consultant, 3d Producer and a 3d Team Lead. He is interested in pursuing a challenging leadership position applying creative problem solving and lean management skills with a growing company. Multi-tasking, high pressure, and working with tight timelines are all qualities that he’s accustomed to. He learns quickly, adapts well to any changes he is presented with, and is always seeking to improve implementation. Leadership, project management, growth, and mentorship are all things he would like to bring to any and all positions in which he serves. Our Guest Jim Beard

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jimbeardcontent

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.beard.micromachine

Hacks to Take Away * There's a whole new slew of problems that come with being a business owner. But the beautiful thing about it is, you can insure yourself with having more than one client. * So being a business owner, innately in the mentality of a business owner is to get multiple clients. * If you can solve a problem in the industry that people are currently dealing with, and you do it in a really great way that causes a very beautiful customer journey. * Each client is unique. Each client has a unique problem to solve. And it's always fresh. It's always challenging. * Every step that we've taken in life has given us that growth opportunity. And the reason we start working for ourselves or the reason we start a business because it gives us that flexibility. It gives us that growth. * If you meet people that have already gone through the phase that you're going through, they're always gonna lift you up. They're not gonna pull you down. Because the people who are gonna pull you down are the ones that haven't grown yet. * We talked about dealing with imposter syndrome that is one of the great sicknesses of entrepreneurship.

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In this episode I get to speak with Amanda Catarzi. Amanda is a Messaging & Copywriter Specialist. She’s been helping those struggling to be heard in the digital marketplace. Those have tried all the tricks, but for some reason it's like their mic is off or muted and they are not getting the engagement they need. Be a brilliant copywriter, find your voice and connect with your target audience. She was raised in a cult and sex trafficked. She wasn’t allowed to have a voice, opinion, or personality. Writing was the only safe way she had to express herself. Fast forward to the present, she is now a seasoned copywriter and passionate about giving others a resonating, impactful voice. Our Guest Amanda Catarzi

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/amanda-catarzi
Website: inkeryco.com (Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away * Amanda shared about her journey and what she’s been doing and how she has been growing. As an entrepreneur, as somebody who's building their own business. * The victimization isn't a physical hold you down. It's not a scenario. It's a toxic, incestuous kind of relationship. * She wrote a journal on how it's a guided journal on how to use quantum physics, law of attraction and visualization or mental rehearsal to really attract what you want in your life and build the future you want. * Helping other people find their healing in the process of finding her own healing. * She was able to go undercover and break up trafficking rings and put bad guys in jail and help women find their true identity. * If you're on social media posting something, you have no idea who you are to somebody else. * “The posts and what your message does for other people, because people are watching, and you have the power to transform someone's life.” - Amanda Catarzi

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In this episode I get to speak with Robert J Moore. 5x’s internationally Awarded Bestseller, Speaker, Business Coach, publisher, and a Guinness World Record holder. He is also the founder of Magnetic Entrepreneur that helps individuals create opportunities for themselves to develop empowering behaviors, and ultimately, shape their lives towards better outcomes.

Robert will teach you how to tell your personal story, so you can stand on stage without being nervous or having speaking anxiety. Learning how to have stage presence and being able to share your story with thousands around the world can bring your business to an entirely new level.

Our Guest Robert J Moore

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/magneticentrepreneur
Twitter : MagneticEntrepr

Hacks to Take Away * Robert shared about his amazing journey, what he's doing with the magnetic entrepreneur. * A lot of people when they do business, they do it in person and they don't know how to use the online world. 80% of his business was all online. * The biggest thing that I've seen in my life is people showing up to my event, uninvited, they're not registered, they just kind of sneak in and they look around. They watch me. * “I want you guys to authentically know me, not my credentials. You don't need to know my credentials to know I can utilize your skills and put you in a proper space to be recognized.” - Robert J Moore * We talked about the first stepping stone somebody would need to go. * Robert talks about his way of advertising. * Books are technically a marketing piece. All content, hundred percent.

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Today we get to speak with Evie! Over the past 8 years, she has marinated, soaked and absorbed the transformational and healing powers of gratitude. Not to mention the 20 years before that where I was on a continual quest to change and become the best version of herself.

In addition to a Psychology Degree and Master’s in counseling, she has attended numerous workshops and conferences to further her education in the Self Improvement Arena. Evie has also been coached and mentored by Bob Proctor and other leading mindset coaches.

Evie has the passion and desire to help others step out of familiar, repeated, and habitual negative routines. It’s far too common for humans to let unhealthy, inaccurate thoughts keep us anchored and bound to unhealthy life patterns. Let's listen in to this conversation as we take the journey to gratitude.

Our Guest Evie Shaw * Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/evie.shaw30

Hacks to Take Away * She shared about being a part of a chapter in a book called awakened. * Evie talks about a story in the book about when her husband left, and the journey that it took her on individually. That changed her radically. * Being thankful and an adverse situation can literally and radically change your life and transform who you are. * Find something to be thankful for. * Any situation that we encounter that we don't like, look for one shared good in it. * There's light at the end of the tunnel. And there's good on the other side, if you look for the good. * If we can then turn our thoughts around to see the positive side of it, it works.

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In this episode I get to speak with Lisa Peranzo. With a Masters in Human Behavior, almost 10 years in the fitness industry and multiple certifications, Lisa is determined to motivate you to reach those goals. Under her guidance, you will take control of your health and learn how to make healthy living easy and accessible, and make those impossible goals a reality. Our Guest Lisa Peranzo

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/lisaperanzo-ahealthfullife
Website : ahealthfullife.org (Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away * “I workout because I really want people to make the distinction that I get paid to do this. And I have gotten paid to do this for over 10 years now.” - Lisa * I think we also need to let go of the thought that we need to spend three hours a day working out to get like the whole body of work. * Lisa shared about her own personal journey through health and fitness growing up. * There's a different kind of motivation because you're working for yourself. And so I took this full time hustle, and I turned it into a healthful life. * I believe that the best coaches are the disposable ones. Because at the end, they should have every tool in their toolbox to be able to do whatever it is that they sought out to do. * I have been able to take all the lessons from all the people that I've worked with and apply that to future people that I will work with, to make them better and also makes me better. * Focus on health and well being on bettering the community and the people around you and what you can give to those people.

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Today, I get to speak with Munira Zahabi. She is an International Podcaster, Speaker, Entrepreneur, and "The Niche Navigator. She wrote the book "The Philosophy of Niche Principles when she struggled around picking a niche for herself which also made her really happy. The concept resonated so much with folks that her book became one of the best-selling books. Munira Zahabi's transformational talks and sessions have made her one of the elite coaches in the foundation of personal development.

Munira has a Master's Degree in Healthcare Management and is a John Maxwell Certified Coach. She is also an alumni of The Knowledge Broker Blueprint, a joint venture between Dean Graziosi and Tony Robbins. As an inspirational Niche consultant, Munira has over 20 years experience of in empowering individuals in achieving new heights of authentic success.

Lets listen in to this conversation.

Our Guest Munira Zahabi

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/muniraz
Website : thenichenavigator.com/ (Company Website)
Youtube : youtube.com/results?search_query=Munira's+musings (Personal Website)

Hacks to Take Away * She talks about how most business coaches will help you scale the business and take it to a different level. But she helped lay the foundation. * The idea of getting into a business is very enticing. * It was pretty cool that when you solve your own problem, you start finding people that also need that one problem solved. * Figuring out which one makes our heart happy. Not our mind, but our heart because when you get into love what you're doing. And to do something for more than three hours, then you don't love it. * Because if you listen to people, and if you're tuned into the right frequency, or hear what their problems are, and if you solve that problem, you have a niche. Because you know how to fix it. * If you tell people that you have learned from your mistakes, people will know that you are human. * I wanted to be a radiologist. Because when I learned the waves and I saw the waves, I just thought that was the most amazing thing I still do.

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Today, we get to speak with Nathan Todd. He is a Founder at No Label Defines Me Coaching LLC. He runs a youtube channel No Label Live. A show for anyone who is ready to use their voice and share their story, but feels trapped by the expectations of others. When you wear the labels of others the world is robbed of the authentic you.

He brings amazing stories and powerful guests to the table. They share with you the labels that have impacted them and how they peeled them back to reveal their authentic self. He has 34 years of experience navigating a world not designed for him. And living with Cerebral Palsy taught him the importance of adaptation when it comes to taking action. He also has 10 years of coaching experience. He’s been doing awesome things and this would be a great opportunity to learn from his journey!

Our Guest Nathan Todd

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/toddnathan
Website : pickupnow.com (Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away * I became the loneliness coach, because it's something that I have a deep understanding of, even if I am unable to communicate it 100% of the time. * Nathan shared about having cerebral palsy has played a big role in his life in his story. * He shred about how soup makes him feel about himself. * “I would encourage any listener to actually think about something in your life that you haven't liked? forever? I would invite you to investigate. What's the reason why you don't like that? Because it could be about something completely different. That if you tap into that, it will change your life.” - Nathan Todd * People who are feeling lonely and who are feeling that they are not getting heard, we have tools available now. * As humans were put on this earth number one, to pray to God who created us, number two, to help each other. Because we cannot exist in society without a connection with our human friends. * Talking about disability and taking a stand on disability as a disabled person is not easy.

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Today we get to speak with Jodi Krangle. We had so much fun talking about audio and branding and podcasting that I decided to bring her back. She's the Podcast host at Audio Branding: The Hidden Gem of Marketing.

In episode 34 we discovered her love for computers, software, and music and how it drove her into her passion for voice-over acting.

But in this episode, we get to dig deeper into what it takes to become a voice-over artist, and how important it is to be coachable. We also discuss the differences between podcasting and voice-over acting. So let's jump right in!

Our Guest Jodi Krangle

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle
Website : voiceoversandvocals.com
Twitter : JodiKrangle

Hacks to Take Away * Jodi talked about willingness to learn, and a willingness to believe that you do not know everything. * People want to hear real life conversation. And what's really cool about podcasting and voiceover acting is how similar they are to each other. * Being coachable is so important, because it helps with your personal development, not just professionally. * If you're not competitive, and you're just hanging your shingle out, and you're never gonna get a job. * You need to understand that at the end of the day, this is a service you are offering to someone. And if they ask you to do something in a certain way, that's the way you do it. * “I'm definitely an introvert. That doesn't mean that I'm shy, but it does mean that I recharge by bein alone and having peace. And if I don't have enough alone time and peacetime, I become very irritable.” - Jodi * “You never can’t get back time when you've used it. I couldn't help myself if there's no way I could be a productive member of their team unless I had some time freedom.” Jodi

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In this episode I get to speak with Raymond Blakney. He is an award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who has over a decade of experience building (bootstrapping) and operating 6 and 7-figure location independent businesses. He and his businesses have been featured in magazines such as Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Boston Globe & other top publications. Our Guest Raymond Blakney

Website: teachmemexico.com
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/raymondblakney

Hacks to Take Away

He shared about how he and his wife started their first two businesses together.
Having the opportunity, it really opens your eyes, doors, and it makes you appreciate all the time that we have to be able to work on what we're really passionate about.
Technology is something that we are heavily relied on. And as digital entrepreneurs, it's more apparent what you need for your business to run.
One of the things that's at least from my experience, when looking for why none of my businesses are my why my business has helped me reach my why.
If you put in the work and you become good at something, it becomes your passion.
As human beings we grow and we're constantly growing, we're constantly overcoming the struggles that we first face.
You have to know your strengths and weaknesses.

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Today we get to speak with Saad Reza. He's the reason I've been part of the Team Velocipede and rode my road-bike over 1500 miles in the better part of 2017. I was introduced to him as a cyclist back in 2016 and we've been friends ever since. Saad is the go-to-mentor and facilitator to all things cycling and family meetups. He talks about his love and passion for cycling over the years, from BMX, to mountain biking to road and gravel. Then we also talk about his profession as a Recruiter and Human Resources. Being an extrovert he keeps connected to folks that he recruited over a decade ago. And is really good at connecting and building relationships.

So let's listen in to this conversation between friends.

Our Guest Saad Reza

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/saad-reza-mhrm-phr-125b553

Twitter : saaddigga

Hacks To Take Away * Saad Reza brings a lot of information and a lot of knowledge in cycling. * Learn more on how he got into your passion for cycling. * Cycling is the only sport that you look down from your patio or look up from your driveway, and it just passes through. * How he was interacting with people, making connections, building rapport on both sides. * We talked about LinkedIn, enabling people to showcase their values and their skills in different ways. * We shared our building reputation and how we connected with others. * Being able to navigate and think outside the box when it comes to recruiting tools and how people reach out.

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Today, we get to speak with Abigail Sinclair, She is the Founder and CEO of the Human Network Connection. She helps entrepreneurs and podcasters how to grow their network through guest appearances on podcasts. With the help of media sheet that enable podcasters pick the right guest.

After leaving her corporate job and teaching virtual assistants her corporate experience she's been running an agency for 10 years that help entreprenuers with a variety of virtual support. This builds on her authority as being a Financial and Wealth Strategist.

Let's listen in to this episode as we explore the journey that enabled Abigail to succeed.

Our Guest Abigail Sinclair

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/abigail-sinclaire

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MissAbigailSinclaire

Website : humannetworkconnection.com

Hacks to Take Away * It's so great to work with such a large variety of different people and see all the different passions and dreams that people have. And those passions and dreams are making them a living. * Meditation is so many more things like it's being present in the moment. * We're getting ready to really evolve into something else when it comes to businesses, how we function, why we function, how we connect with our clients, and customers, and really going a lot deeper than what we have in the past. * We shared about hacks and hobbies, a wonderful podcast, because it teaches people how to step back from being busy and being an entrepreneur and working. And how can we do something fun for ourselves or for our family. * We talked about how we can help people in getting to that next level. * We discuss how humanity loses their ability to have long term memories. * When we take the time to heal ourselves, we're actually healing our brothers and sisters, or vice versa, when we offer forgiveness to people who've hurt us in the past.

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Today, I get to speak with Christopher McPhee. He is a Project Manager, PMP Exam Trainer and a Professional Photographer known as CAMERA GUY, Social Media Content Producer and a Podcaster. He is a Retired U.S. Army Veteran, and Green Beret turned professional photographer and project manager.

After 21 years of military service he now has the pleasure of teaming up with organizations to help them share their message/story via the media channels of PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, and PODCASTING.

He has over two decades of experience leading teams in challenging work environments; 10+ years of photography and videography experience. I have the pleasure of bringing him on into this episode and learn from his amazing experiences!

Our Guest Chris McPhee

Website : iAMYourCameraGuy.com(Portfolio)

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamyourprojectmanager

Twitter: McPheeCJr

Hacks to Take Away * Chris talked about his journey of becoming a videographer, photographer and a podcaster. * You never have to worry about what you are doing tomorrow because you've already got the mission. * We talked about the number of pieces of content that you need to be putting out every day if you want to get noticed on the internet. * Buying the best mic or the best camera, and you don't go take a photo, shoot a video or speak a word, then you just wasted your money. * You've got to make those mistakes and then learn from those mistakes and uplevel yourself. * Chris shared about what he learned going through the HubSpot. Social media certification is that you have to listen. You have to listen as much as you post but probably listen more than you post. So maybe 80% listening and 20% posting. * There are many dimensions in this world that we cannot comprehend.

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Today, I get to speak with Cory Carter. He is a Medical Device Commercial Leader. A VP/Director - Sales, Market Development, and Marketing.

He is a highly entrepreneurial and proven commercial leader in medical devices and healthcare services, including business segment management and regional/national/global sales and marketing team development.

His core competencies include strategic sales and marketing, sales process development and implementation, performance management and development of overachieving teams, and many more.

So excited to bring him on as he will share his journey of what keeps him this successful!

Our Guest Cory Carter

Website: blueOceanApparel.com(Company Website)

Personal Website : advisorycloud.com/profile/Cory-Carter(Personal Website)

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cory-carter-ms-mba-1ba58b17

Hacks to Take Away * He shared about how he truly figured out the direction that he wanted to go in the online space. * Find out how he helped people do something by increasing their visibility. * “I spent the majority of my life thinking the harder I work, the more time I put in, the better everything will be.” - Cory Carter * We talked about how he came up with the program to help people get visibility. * Getting more traffic and getting more sales through our framework that he called LPP. * We have something that we can all do and each other accountable for, and we can get it out much faster. * “I don't really have to sell it if I understand exactly who I want to serve, and how I want to serve them.” - Cory Carter

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Today I get to speak. Today I get to speak with Mike Gaston.

So How did I discover Mike Gastin? I first watched his youtube video about the cybertruck and how it was a Branding Marvel. Now we all have heard of the Cybertruck by Tesla and the internet going crazy over its amazing design. People either thought it was ugly or beautiful. And Mike Gaston displayed a very thorough view of what Elon Musk and Tesla did to the truck industry with the cybertruck.

The depth of knowledge and references shone through the video because Mike Gastin himself is a Strategic Marketing Consultant, who has been helping privately-owned companies scale, gain competitive advantage, launch new products and services.

He's developed a ton of marketing strategies, implementation plans, branding platforms, and marketing systems towards helping the client realize their goals.

He typically works in conjunction with owners, CEOs, and their leadership teams, acting as an outsourced CMO and a trusted advisor. Let’s get to know more about Mike and learn from what he does that focused on strategies!

Our Guest Mike Gastin

Website : www.mikegastin.com

Youtube : www.youtube.com/MikeGastinTV

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mike.gastin/

Hacks to Take Away * “Because I think I would have changed some things along the way. But I'm thrilled to be where I am. It's such a blessing to do the work that I do. And I'm grateful for it” - Mike * He works with the business owners to help them transform their marketing and their branding. * If you were to look at an asset that is your most valuable asset, for me wealth is really the ability to spend your time that way you want people to go. * He was thrilled to be where he is. It's such a blessing to do the work that he does. * Time is our most valuable resource. If you were to look at an asset that is your most valuable asset, it's time and to me wealth is really the ability to spend your time. * When you've got constraints, you come up with some really amazing solutions. * Being able to continue to learn no matter in which direction you head into.

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Today we get to speak with Arn Terry. He is an International HeadHunter. A Social Media Blogger whose focus on Gratitude, Appreciation and chose to have fun along the way.

He helps turn your passion or hobby into profit and can help raise your social media presence.

He’s been creating a lot of inspirational videos that are focused on hints, tips, secrets to having fun making money by using social media. He’s making results through getting sales leads and scaling your online presence by making money from your mobile or computer.

We can take valuable takeaways as we listen to his journey as a social media blogger and a mindset coach.

Our Guest

Arn Terry

Website :https://www.freetownmindset.com/optin1590537084057 - to my online course

Website :https://freetownmindset.blogspot.com/ - Blog

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwW7zqX736UWduftMlYD7JA?view_as=subscriber - YouTube

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/freetownmindset/ - IG

Hacks to Take Away * Don't beat yourself up, if you made a mistake, it's actually a good thing. * Social media wasn't just about people taking pictures of themselves on the beach, it was to create wealth and create a lot of wealth. * You're never gonna make $2,000 an hour. Unless you have the systems in place. * I use my social media to speak to my clients, and help them about branding. * How to start multiple streams of income. * I think the great thing about YouTube as well being a YouTuber, is they celebrate the small wins. * Make the mistakes, just do the lessons learned.

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Today we get to speak with Nir Bashan.

He is a world-renowned creativity expert. He has taught thousands of leaders and individuals around the globe how to harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales, improve customer service and ultimately create more meaning in their work.

Nir has spent the last two decades working on a formula to codify creativity. Let’s find out what else he does that made him to where he is today!

Our Guest Nir Bashan

Website : http://www.nirbashan.com/

Website : http://www.thecreatormindset.com

Instagram: @nirbashan | insta

Twitter : @Nir_Bashan | twitter

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

Hacks to Take Away * I learned what would sell and what wouldn't sell. And it set up a lifetime for me of learning how to think about business and enterprise creatively. * You have to learn the rules before you break them. * One of the hardest things for human beings is to engage in. * Creativity is not something that just lives in a little pocket, it is something that is able to touch every fabric of our being and every sort of entity that we undertake. * Advocating for a combination of analytics and creativity to get us to the next level, where we need to go as not only business people and in our careers, but as a society. * How to deal with customer service. * Learning how to think about business and enterprise creatively.

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Today, I get to speak with Kendra Muecke. She is a singer/songwriter, writer, actress, and published author from Houston, TX based now in Los Angeles, CA.

She performs under the stage name “Kendra & the Bunnies”, as a psychedelic folk rock Americana and spoken word artist. Her style heavily utilizes the element of storytelling through song, painting a creative experience for the listener.

She has released three albums, charted globally at #8 on the digital radio charts, published two books, writes for several online music magazines, is SAG-Aftra Eligible, and tours nationally.

You can read about Kendra in publications such as JamBase, Relix Magazine, Denver Westword, Grateful Web, Getty Images, Shakedown News, The Hollywood Digest, Indie Pulse Music, and more. Find out more about Kendra as she shares her journey in this episode.

Our Guest Kendra Muecke

https://kendraelisabethmuecke.com

Instagram & Twitter: @kenbunny

https://www.facebook.com/kendraandthebunnies/

https://www.youtube.com/user/thepoliticsofkendra

https://songwhip.com/kendra-and-the-bunnies

Hacks to Take Away * Kendra shares about how she started writing poetry. * It's so important and crucial that I love what I do, because I'm doing it all the time. * Relish in all the accomplishments big and small. * “I think maybe it makes us dig deeper into who we are and analyze what we really want in life, but to just dwell in self doubt, doesn't serve a purpose.” - Kendra * She can make a new decision and turn it in an emotional realm and in a realm that makes more sense at the time. * If we change where we are, then we change the future, and we change all those people's lives. And that changes like the face of reality. * Instead of career and naming lights, I'm learning to regain a loving life just for living.

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Today we get to speak with Tyler Smith. He is a pastor, NBA sportswriter, varsity basketball coach, and author. He has been involved in ministry since 2005 and has also worked in the Christian music industry.

He lives in Indiana with his wife Katelyn, and their two daughters Addi and Ellie. Let’s have a listen at how his journey began and get ready to take away some valuable lessons.

Our Guest Tyler Smith

Website : SearchingForSeven.com

Instagram : searchingforseven

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/searchingforsevenbook

Hacks to Take Away * He shares about releasing his book in the midst of pandemic. * How he got into coaching. * The whole purpose of the book is for anyone that may be on a search for truth. * He wanted to share a lot of stories from all the things he has been able to experience and make the chapter short to the point but also hopefully encouraging. * He shares things that are able to focus on something positive and to promote all the good stuff. * Sometimes it's going to be better off if you relax, go through the process and make sure you know something like a book. * Find out what works for you which is one of the messages of the entire book i wrote.

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Today we get to speak with Elinor Moshe. She is an ambitious and driven thought leader and dedicated mentor in the construction industry. Her passion to guide, inspire and direct future leaders and industry professionals to construct their career led to her founding the successful platform, The Construction Coach.

Elinor has been featured in the Australian National Construction Review, Property Council of Australia's Top 500 Women in Property programme 2019, Top 100 Women in Construction, and is frequently a speaker, guest lecturer and panellist. Elinor is also the host of the successful podcast, Constructing You.

Following the podcast Elinor released in August of 2020, her book "Constructing Your Career" a one of a kind, for people who want inspirational, practical action and unconventional career intelligence to construct their career.

She holds a Master of Construction Management and Bachelor of Environments from the University of Melbourne.

Our Guest Elinor Moshe

Website:https://theconstructioncoach.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-moshe/

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

Hacks to take away * Find out how she guides, inspires and directs future leaders and industry professionals to achieve higher compensation, faster progression and more recognition in their careers in construction. * A few experiences in the undergraduate degree, led her to the construction management Master's. * She talks about how to become the person who has an exemplary and exceptional and excellent career in construction. * It's her duty as an industry leader to show people what's possible. * When you immerse yourself in people who have believed in themselves who have started up the business,have reached the peak of their careers and are still growing and developing and exploring their own careers as an evolution pace, then you start to change your own belief system. * Your technical skills only make up 10% of career success. * The greatest project that you will ever get to work on it is yourself.

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Today we get to speak with Nicki Friis. He is a Software Growth Strategist and turns SaaS, Marketplace, Social & Subscription companies into growth machines that acquire, retain, and earn more. He has been part of starting 3 SaaS companies and founded “NICQI” because he wanted to do nothing but growing businesses in multiple industries and markets. I met him through an amazing platform that helps connect podcasters with guests MatchMaker.fm . Nicki helps ambitious digital companies like yours and mine build growth strategies that acquire, retain and monetize more customers.

He's been working with with platform scale- and startups. So if your business model looks anything like Facebook, Dropbox, Airbnb, Uber, Slack, Google, Amazon, Spotify, The New York Times, Tesla, Tinder or Peloton? Well Nicki is your man. So let's learn a bit more about Nicki.

Our Guest Nicki Friis

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickifriis/nicqi.com

Website: nicqi.com(Company Website)

Website: outofgrowth.com(Blog)

Twitter : Nickifriisw

Hacks to Take Away * Nicki shares about how he started his entrepreneurial journey. * All the great ideas in the world are most often based upon a great question. * Nicki talks about how he focuses on his natural talents. * What is really motivating him is that he feels like he’s getting better every day. * She shares how she had a mindset in life and how she was able to think long term rather than short term as well. * We shared about anything that deals with technology and deals with going above and beyond with what's normal. * Go in the direction that is most enjoyable for you as well as exciting for you.

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Today we get to speak with Jennifer Bulkley. She is a Holistic Consultant and an Audio Impactor. She is the Owner of JenX Enterprises, LLC and Break The Ice Consulting.

Evolving past a structured self-built corporate company for a new mission; pursuing a life of freedom and self-authorization in order to help others break free of their own illusions and lead an authentic and heart-decisive life.

She has over a decade of entrepreneurial experience- building and scaling multiple businesses from scratch, expert in the sales and selling profession, an expert in leadership and company culture and dedicated self-development researcher, practitioner and soul shifter. Let’s hear her story as she shares her journey!

Our Guest

Jennifer Bulkley

LinkedIn: http://LinkedIn.com/in/jennifer-Bulkley

Website : bookme.name/BreakTheIce(Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away * As an entrepreneur and a salesperson by trade, you can go in and you can close the deals and you can be in front of all kinds of people. * When your cause is to provide encouragement, education and strength to other people, it allows you the courage to get through. * Jennifer talks about how we continue to grow, make change and impact. * When it comes to being an entrepreneur, you can only box yourself into a certain role just so long, before you naturally are going to fight against that structure. * So deciding to quit corporate, and pass that baton on to somebody else, and then just dive into something that's more personally fulfilling, which is utilizing strength. * When you are constantly involved in a sport, that means you have to get around obstacles. * Being authentic is just being yourself. What you're passionate about.

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Today we get to speak to the Host of The Polymath PolyCast, Dustin Miller. In 2011 he started his first blog and took his first foray into natural content creation, even though consistent he didn't really feel the quality he was looking to create.

He, later on, went to work on a project called the “United Living Construct.” and in his eyes, he saw this as his magnum opus. The U.L.C. acted as a catalyst for growth, and research knowledge on how to grow a brand. He tried applying that knowledge on top of that learning, and eventually, he thought a personal brand would be more suitable.

Our Guest

Dustin Miller

Website :https://polyinnovator.space

Website : www.pod.co/polycast

Instagram : instagram.com/polyinnovator

Hacks to Take Away * Find out how he got into being an omni channel content creator. * Dustin share about how he started his first blog * He talks about innovation and creating change * Being able to keep that youthful curiosity is key to our human existence. * Getting used to his voice was easier than getting comfortable on camera. * Dustin wanted to prove to Gary Vee and all these other creators that you could make tons of content every day. And he created a strategy for it. * The more you get the gears moving, the more oil they become and easier to get moving.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Brian Schulman. He is the Founder & CEO of Voice Your Vibe. Forbes Featured Entrepreneur, Linkedin Top Voice 2018, an Advisor, Board Member and a Speaker. He has 21 years of enterprise experience leading organizations and helping clients solve complex business problems and achieve goals with cutting edge digital marketing solutions. Through extensive needs analysis along with a consultative sales approach. He helped countless companies, across a variety of industries and business models optimize and enhance their online strategy. Let’s learn how he was able to help huge companies by providing his extraordinary marketing solutions!

Our Guest Brian Schulman

LinkedIn :linkedin.com/in/brianschulman

Website : linkedin.com/company/voiceyourvibe(Company Website)

Facebook : facebook.com/profile.php?id=586634903(Facebook Profile)

Hacks to Take Away * Brian shared about how he built startups for over 20 years and in the tech space. * He discuss about master up the bravery and courage to finally take the leap. * How people share real stories from their life that nobody was aware of. * Hearing the stories that were shared about agoraphobia speech and pediments rape are really intense, gut wrenching stories. * All the love and support and encouragement, which are words that you never think you would hear on a platform like LinkedIn. * The more you do a thing, the more comfortable you get being uncomfortable, and all these little things that you learn along the way. * You have a voice and a story that matters and a voice and a story that can positively impact and inspire another human being's life by showing up on video by sharing stories by being you. - Brian

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In this episode, we get to speak with Rob Du Haime. He is a Content Director & Performance Coach. He helps entrepreneurs, marketers, videographers, small businesses and content creators to get better performance on camera to make their content more engaging, emotional, and impactful. Let’s find out how he was capable of speaking on a variety of topics. And how he managed to keep his audience engaged and interested!

Our Guest Rob Du Haime

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/robduhaime

Website : robduhaime.com(Company Website), robduhaime.projects.webpages.one/power(Power Session)

Twitter : Rob_DuHaime

Hacks to Take Away * How he got into becoming a health coach. * He shares the differences between what producer, director, cinematographer and an assistant director does. * How unique he can be to help entrepreneurs, business owners, videographers, and get better performance out of themselves, and their clientele. * We talked about the major difference between therapy and coaching. * Tony Robbins says that business is 80% psychology and 20% execution. * When you take massive action, and push yourself forward, you immediately see that result and you're beautiful, changing your physiology, changing your body. * One of the things I always teach my clients is simplify to amplify, amplify your power, you want to amplify your voice, you want to get more juice out of life, you got to simplify everything.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Phil Pelucha. He is a Host & CEO of Billionaires In Boxers, a Podcast Mentor, and an Empowering TV, Events & Movies Creative Producer. It's a blessing for him to work with some of the world’s most respected & recognized mentors, professional/personal development coaches and inspiring businesses. His company focuses on Broadcasting, TV, Online, Podcasts and live events. BiB exclusively brings the world’s best mentors, speakers and leaders to Africa for a number of live events each year. They work exclusively with those involved in 'the Secret', best-selling authors and world-renowned coaches, to ensure that they are introducing the best of the world to Africa and the best of Africa to the world. I am so overwhelmed to speak with this high-valued professional and know more about how he got into where he is now!

Our Guest Phil Pelucha

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/philippelucha

Website : billionairesinboxers.com/(Company Website)

Twitter : PhilPelucha

Hacks to Take Away * We talked about human relationships and building relationships. * We shared about having the passion to do things, you can have a perspective or an idea doing things better. * Spending 4560 minutes building a relationship with the CEO of a dream client of yours. * Affiliates and sponsorships work so well with portfolios because once you found that audience, provided your focus is on adding value to them. * What podcasting allowed me to do is I would build a relationship with somebody over sort of 45 to 60 minutes with somebody from a first call perspective. * How important it is to be able to connect or to be able to pick the clients that you want to work on people that live with you, because you're gonna be working for them for a long time. * Sometimes the people who we care about the most are the people who have given you the biggest sort of negative influences during this time.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Patrick M. Powers.

He founded The World's 2nd largest business meetup with over 27000 members. His expertise is Pitching, Presentation, Lead generation, Copywriting, and Sales Funnel conversion. He's a master in influencing and persuading with words.

He also authored a few books, including How To Conquer Fear Of Public Speaking and "Turn Your Contacts Into Cash."

He teaches the science of getting connected to anyone, anywhere, even VIPs.

His meetup group of 27000 Entrepreneurs is mainly in London/UK and through the website Vipdinners.com.

Patrick hails from fantastic Denmark and has lived in 9 countries and currently resides in Surrey/UK.

Let's find out more about how he got into where he is.

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In this Episode, we get to speak with Sam Dossa. He is from Birmingham, UK.

He specializes in Psychometric Assessment in Emotional Intelligence. His niche is to develop and enhance individuals emotional intelligence to operate efficiently. So let’s dig deep and learn the application, principles of Emotional Intelligence that can enhance not only our self-awareness but also self-regulation, empathy, and social skills!

Our Guest:

Sam Dossa

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/coachsamuk

Website : samdossa.com(Company Website)

Twitter : coachsamuk

Hacks to Take Away:

How he got into the element of mentoring and coaching.
We talked about going through with some great work, doing counseling, coaching, mentoring, artwork, mindfulness.
Working with a lot of young adults, training them and talking with them on what it takes to be a better human being.
Parents' responsibilities to do first themselves before they can reach other people.
Making sure that marriage is very clear, pure, that those values are working together and we have the same direction to help humanity.
Sharing about how children have been brought up in this society which is allowing them to think outside the box.
Being a human is that you can completely attach to yourself to any religion.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Yvonne Dam. Helping driven business owners to double their turnover not their hours by 1:1 online coaching. She coaches you to do a bucket load of work in very little time, so you can grow your business at your own pace and go to the pub with your mates afterward. Yvonne Dam is a recovering workaholic. She spent the largest part of her career working all hours of the day until a burnout stopped her. She quit her job, to continue elsewhere. Until she discovered how to optimize her performance through a combination of goal setting, extreme focus, and bringing fun back into the equation. She became the CEO of her life and started Amaze Yourself coaching.

Our Guest Yvonne Dam

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/yvonnedam
Website: amaze-yourself.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AmazeYourselfCoaching

Hacks to Take Away * We talked about a lot of unnecessary work that really drives you away from your goal. * How she started focusing on results and made different choices. * She discovered choosing what it is you really want is such a liberation. * How you go through financial targets. * Do you need to wonder what am I busy with? What can be done by someone else? And what's their rate compared to my rates? * Yvonne believes very strongly in quality over quantity. And when you're rested and you're more inspired and you're more energetic, it's easier to bring those clients in. * A lot of entrepreneurs are really service orientated. They love their clients, they will do everything for their clients.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Nancy Cook. She is a Speaker and a Coach from Springfield, Massachusetts.

She's a top-ranked master Mountain, Cross Country, Marathon Runner, Waterskier, 20-year PSIA certified Alpine Ski Instructor, and Coach.

Nancy is also a fantastic Ski Race Photographer, a Proud Mom, and a Loving Wife. She loves her Community, her Home, Labrador Retrievers, and the Trails in the summer & the Mountains in the winter.

She's a lymphoma cancer survivor diagnosed in July 2010 - passionate about sharing her strength and journey to inspire others in their quest for health and fitness.

Our Guest Nancy Cook

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/nancypeckcook
Website : nanskimtn.wordpress.com/ (Blog)
Twitter : RelayNatTeamPro

Hacks to Take Away

She loves being active and doing as many different sports as possible.
Find out how she goes through her athletic journey.
Athletic training has taught her that it applies to her life and her entrepreneurship.
I think when it comes down to it, it just keeps being able to keep on keeping on, and being able to see the finish line.
So building up that base, and then getting ready for that specific distance, whether it's a marathon Half Marathon, five K, whatever the case, whatever the distance is, getting ready for that, and being specific on your training. The same thing with your business.
So you have to focus on what you want to do. That's what you have to spend that work time to do.
Nancy speaks about being able to know what your clients' goals are for, so you can help them focus and then check in with them and make sure they stay focused.

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In this episode, we get to speak with ST Rappaport. She is a Relationship Photographer and loves working with couples. Her job is to take pictures of couples in their best state. She loves seeing powerful chemistry between people. After many photoshoots and seeing how different people experience a relationship, She decided to find out what makes people's relationship extraordinary and have embarked on this journey by hosting a podcast. She also teaches people how to express their emotions, thoughts, and desires. One of her favorite books is Habits Of Highly Effective People.

I am so excited to speak with this lady who has been so very creative when it comes to photography! We talk about the difference between friends, lovers, and colleagues. We also talk about photos that could be saved, how to find an art style, and about creating a spark in the relationship.

Our Guest:

ST Rappaport

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/st-rappaport-869b7619b

Website : linktr.ee/lifepixrelationships (Company Website)

Hacks to take Away:

How she got into being a Relationship Photographer.
She helps couples get the ultimate relationship that they want, by showing their true emotion having it hung up big in their house in a place where they see it often.
How she came across something that's called a creative journal, expressive arts, or CJ EA.
How to overcome challenges and live the best life possible.
How specific exercises help you get very specific and deal with the thing that you want.
The concept of capturing the emotions that really speaks. How to be able to understand people in a way that many times they don't even understand themselves.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Zhenya Zerkalenkov. He is the co-founder of House of Creators along with Vlada. With their YouTube channel and Podcast, their goal is to help creators build a fulfilling life by teaching them how to build an online business around their passion and have an unshakeable mindset while doing so. Their vision is that the House of Creators will be a warm place of trust and help for all creators. A place where they can hang out, collaborate, and build their dream lives together.

Let’s find out how she gets into helping people for their online businesses with the right passion and mindset!

Our Guest:

Zhenya Zerkalenkov

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/eazy

Website : houseofcreators.thinkific.com/ (Portfolio)

Twitter: travelcontentcr

Hacks To Take Away

How he learned everything concerning blogging, entrepreneurship, and affiliate marketing.
If you learn drawing, you have to create a knowledge base, where knowledge of vision is the base where you can pick something like basically you look all the whole time at it.
Most people on Pinterest are not marketers or entrepreneurs, but people who need inspiration.
How to potentially earn with blogging.
We shared about SEO optimized means.
Pinterest is most likely an easier version of all social media platforms because there is no competition.
There are 300 million people on it and it is growing. Podcasting is easy and so consistency is key.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Josef Stetter.

For over 16 years, Josef Stetter has incorporated humor, energy, passion, and full self-expression into his personal and professional life.

He is an Award-Winning & International Best-Selling Author of "Canada Congratulations you are hired: It was easier than you thought" & "USA Congratulations you are hired: It was easier than you thought"

Award-winning Speaker and Guinness World Record Holder

He didn't know what he wanted to do when growing up, so he switched careers nine times and 17 jobs.

He has personally helped over 10,500 find a job they love with a 90% success rate of finding anyone employment in any field under three months with proven systems. The fastest helped people land a significant role in two days.

Josef Stetter helps you take the headache out of navigating the abyss of job searching or hiring by sharing advanced strategies that maximize results. He understands the importance of clear, concise, confident, and informal communication to generate truly unbelievable results!!!

Our Guest Josef Stetter

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/josefstetter
Website : bit.ly/35VGKgm (Company Website), celebrategroup.ca (Company Website)
Twitter : JosefStetter

Hacks to Take Away * Find out how Joseph helped over 11,000 people Land Dream Jobs. * He shared about the mistakes that most people make when applying for a job. * He shared the easiest and most simplest tricks that very few people do in North America when a job is posted. * If the technical words were on page two of your resume, you're not a good match for the job. * Recruiting firms that are hiring, are spending between eight and 30 seconds reading your resume, that means they're spending that they're reading the top third to maybe the top half of your resume. * It's accepted in Western society to have a ring and a wedding ring, not necessarily your fingers, where you have one or two rings on each finger, and you're coming into an interview kind of thing. It's a cultural thing. And unfortunately, that culture might impact the reaction. * He helps people understand what job searching is not that complicated. If you understand the systems, and you understand the formulas, it's all systematic. * You have your own achievements, you have your own contribution. Your resume should have some personality because it'll help you get noticed.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Steve Sullivan. He's a confidence coach, he guides people to discover what makes them unique to shine and be successful. If you suffer from imposter syndrome or struggle to find value in your current work and relationships, he's available to help you. He enjoys using his skills to devote through research, mentoring, training, and collaboration. He is combined with his knowledge into stories to show people how to build high performing teams. Let's learn a little bit more about Steve Sullivan.

Our Guest Steve Sullivan

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/steve-sullivan-it
Website : stevenlsullivan.fyi.to/steven-sullivan (Personal Website)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steven.sullivan1

Hacks to take Away * Steve enjoys using his skills to devote through research, mentoring, training, and collaboration. * He helps people look at their personal profile in terms of strengths and values, skills, personality, the things that make them unique, and also drive their decisions when it comes to things that they find enjoyment in terms of work or in relationships. * If you have the achiever strength, you're going to be awesome at setting goals, and completing those goals, and accomplishing things. * If you put those goals on your checklist. They'll be there to remind you that these are things that you want to do, and you'll make time to do it and have more success and be balanced in your life. * Once you realize the power you make what the strengths identified. You can recognize them in your life and say this is important. * what parents often don't realize is, later on in life, that string may propel their child to become a great leader. * It's the artistic understanding of contrast of creating a focal point and various things like cover designs that the average person does not know.

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In this episode, we get to speak with doc Williams. He is a personal problem solver and the CEO and founder at brand factory Inc. He helps influencers and brands leverage their content to make an impact in their industry. He delivers the best results by working with brands, but a specific service or product, but need to figure out how to create a story for the launch. In this process. He combines thorough market research, custom research, offers creation, online sales funnel building, paid and organic traffic strategies to build a complete blueprint for our revamped product launch. A secret sauce focuses on your unfair advantage, your unique skill, story, or experience. They'll help you create the product you and your customers will love. I'm so excited to bring him to the podcast and discover the high-quality services he could offer. Doc, thank you so much for coming on to the podcast.

Our Guest Doc Williams

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/realdocwilliams
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitlabs.7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/docwilliams/

Hack to Take Away * How he delivers the best results by working with brands, but a specific service or product, and how to create a story for the launch. * Find out how he ended up in digital marketing. * He’s always been interested in products and psychology, which are all marketing and he loves trying to help people and see them get excited. * Find out what are the chances of succeeding. * A secret sauce focuses on your unfair advantage, your unique skill, story, or experience. * How he combines thorough market research, custom research, offers creation, online sales funnel building, paid and organic traffic strategies to build a complete blueprint for a revamped product launch. * He was always interested in creating really quick things like minimal viable products and seeing if things were going to work.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Lauren Leal, an experienced host, and reporter with skill sets and knowledge in sales marketing. Lauren holds a bachelor's degree majoring in broadcast journalism and minoring in marketing from the University of Houston. She also co-hosts the Houston sports show and reports on it from the field. Her responsibilities include creating and researching story ideas, interviewing athletes and sports organizations form the segment concept, and working with the sales team being some of her expertise.

Our Guest Lauren Leal

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/lauren-leal-79167b93
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/LaurenLealTV/
Website : https://beacons.ai/lauren__leal

Hacks to Take Away * It's about a mindset that you can do anything, anything you put your mind to. * How she personally put all of her efforts and energy into something, another project that she always wanted to do. * How she starts her day or continues through her day when working on a laptop or desktop. * Being the best at organizing, being the best parent that you can be. * Focus your energy and your talent and what you want to do in a different direction. * Whenever you want to start a new project, whatever it is, you just have to do it. There can always be something better. * The way that you work your fingers, triggers other parts of your low.

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In this episode, we get to speak with James Mulvaney. He's the founder of radio.co, podcast.co, and matchmaker.fm. His team is doing interesting things in online media broadcasting and content spaces. One of these it's a complete radio station management tool is t made a complete solution for broadcasters including playout, streaming, and analytics all in one easy to use cloud-based package. Notable clients include music brands, like Primavera festival, Vice magazine, cafe, Del Mar and Cafe Mambo in Ibiza, numerous educational institutions, and not for profits, including one ocean and UNICEF. Let's get into some technical stuff with James. Our Guest James Mulvaney

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/jamesmulvany
Website : jamesm.com (Blog)
Twitter : jmulvany

Hacks to Take Away * What are the different reasons why people go on podcasting. * There's no harm in doing some interesting conversations and meeting some new people and providing some kind of entertainment or education for your audience. * I was doing sales in designing the website. But I was probably kind of a bit of a jack of all trades and Master of None. * I think podcasts are almost like an evolution of radio in a sense. But the difference really, between radio and podcast, is a podcast is something that you download, you can listen to it from the beginning to the end, and for radio you tune in if you listen to what's happening right now. * I think the fact that these kinds of communication tools, zoom and your radio, podcasting, and video chat, and all these live streaming functionalities are available on a wide range of platforms just make the whole thing really accessible to everyone. * Being a guest on someone else's podcast is a great way to go if you're not really ready to take the plunge and start your own podcast. * I always had an interest in the behind the scenes stuff, figuring out how things work. So I guess it's kind of in a sense, and that's really what I've ended up doing.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Lucy Ruth. She's a visionary motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a graduate of the Institute of machine tool technology. She's multi-talented and passionate about empowering her community. She works in a lab as an advanced lab technician where she helps people improve their vision and prescription contact lenses. Lucy is a mother of three works full time and runs an online business selling African heritage products on Amazon. Lucy was featured in a story by theweightshecarries.com for support of African artistry. Let's listen in to this episode.

Our Guest Lucy Ruth

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lucy-r-b546b113
Website : ipublishhouse.com (Company Website)
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/lucyruth.author

Hacks to Take Away * She has lived on three different continents. And in every continent she's been to, she has realized that despite the differences, the struggles people face are the same. * If it's organic, it'll work and it'll last so some people do not really understand organic growth, organic friendships. organic lasts longer. * I always say to people that there are a lot of people who are carrying "Giddens Calls". * So many people have lost their jobs, and it's gonna take a long time for the economy to recover. So in the meantime, we got to do with what we have right now gotta utilize what we have. * I had to decided to deposit, I had to decide to set myself free. The moment I did that, my mind opened up. * I speak about depression, I speak about my journey to healing, we can all heal, but we have to take action, we have to decide what we need.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Nicole Holland. The Founder of Interviews that Converts. She helps innovative companies amplify their reach, reputation and revenue through podcasts. She initiates in creating and executing a custom designed strategy and facilitates making high-level relationships you need with hard-to-reach prospects through Podcasts, so a company can flourish and make the biggest impact with the least pull on resources, in the fastest time possible. She was a podcast host on The Nicole Holland show. She speaks with successful entrepreneurs and business owners across a wide range of niches about what it really took for them to reach "Rockstar" status, as well as conduct Masterclass Interviews and Resource Sharing episodes to help online business owners up their game and profitability. She’s super good at her chosen profession. A very intelligent and intuitive consultant. Let’s find out how she was able to get from where she is today!

Our Guest Nicole Holland

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/nicoleholland
Twitter : niczthename
Website : TheNicoleHolland.com (Personal Website)

Hacks to Take Away * The most important thing in my eyes is to see people taking action on building their dreams and making their goals a reality. * Oftentimes we're comparing ourselves against an unrealistic idea. And this is not helpful for anyone. * Sometimes we forget that we are human, and there's only so much we can do. And we also need to prioritize all the things that we could be doing. * Being able to create money from the comfort of my home, regardless of any circumstances, was more important than the discomfort of my fears of overcoming and stepping through my fears. * I understand the value of coaching, I understand the value of investing. * If your goals are more important than your circumstances, you'll figure it out. * Like marketing is all about creating connections.

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In this episode, we speak with Scott Aaron. He is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning online marketer, best-selling author, top podcaster, and speaker.

He was considered by many as the go-to specialist when it comes to converting traffic, establishing connections, creating residual income using LinkedIn, and building personal brands on LinkedIn.

He has learned the importance of taking care of one's body and, more importantly, the mindset and loving each day with the utmost happiness.

He wakes up each day with a growing passion for spreading his mission and love for teaching others how to create a human connection, build their brand, and grow their wealth through LinkedIn. Let's learn more about this amazing man!

Our Guest

Scott Aaron

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scottaaroncoach
Websites: scottaaron.net (Personal Website)

linkedleadsgeneration.com (Personal Website) * Twitter: PhillyFitGuy

Hacks to take Away

He is a taking action coach because he believes it’s the cure-all for fulfilling stuck.
He has been an entrepreneur for over 23 years.
He owns multiple businesses at the age of 18.
Teaching individuals how to create a human connection on the crowded platforms of social media.
How he got into creating best selling books, a successful coaching program, workshops, speaking engagements, membership sites.
According to him, continuing to lean into what you actually want to do turns your passion into profit.
The great inventors and all these great entrepreneurs had to fail thousands of times until they hit it.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Gina Molinari, Affectionately known as Gina Mo, She is a Confident Communication Coach and online marketing strategist, TEDx speaking coach, and Keynote Speaker. She helps entrepreneurs communicate clearly, confidently, and consistently in the online space about themselves and their businesses so they can make a massive impact with their work. Her unique background includes 20 years of performance training as a classical singer, 10 years of marketing experience, 7 years of speaking experience, and 4 years of emotional intelligence training gives her the ability to help others get to communicate with confidence through the mastery of their communication skills online and in person. She currently lives in Columbus, Ohio but originally hails from Northern New Jersey.

Our Guest Gina Molinari

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/theginamo
Website: ginamolinari.com (Company Website)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ginamo

Hacks to take Away * And so I sort of practice what I preach, you know, I treat others as I want to be treated in the regards of truth and honesty. * Sometimes it's just doing the little bit more scary thing outside your comfort zone so that you can get to the next step beyond that. * I don't think it's healthy to make somebody feel wrong for having fear. Because that was the assumption for me because I was afraid to sing in front of people. * So just doing the best you can that day and truly being the best you can do and knowing you kind of left it all out on the field, that's still going to build your confidence. * Best practices with marketing in a way that can express themselves either in writing or public speaking. * I do see it as a potentially really loud and intrusive way to finally do those things you've always wanted to do to say those things you've always wanted to say and do those passions because now we don't really have a choice. We are forced into a new path. * I'm somebody who comes across as very confident. I'm somebody who comes across as very put together. And I'm somebody who has both an artistic and a very logical sense about me.

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In this episode we get to speak with JM Ryerson, JM Ryerson is an entrepreneur who has been building companies and leading sales teams for over 16 years. JM is also the co-founder and CEO of Let’s Go Win, a company dedicated to helping people around the world live their best lives. He has spent his career focused on enriching the lives of others while continuing to educate himself on best practices in leadership, vulnerability, and teamwork. JM’s great passions are helping his team members lead a life of fulfillment and become vulnerable and open to what life has in store for them. His ultimate goal is to give others the tools that will allow them to transcend their self-limiting beliefs. There is nothing more inspiring than watching someone achieve more than they could ever imagine. That is why JM considers it a real privilege to be a part of other people's incredible journeys. JM lives in Granite Bay, California, with his wife, Lisa, and their two amazing boys.

Our Guest JM Ryerson

LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/jm-ryerson-5877606
Website: ASUREA.com (Company Website)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmryerson.author

Hacks to takes Away * What this company is all about is taking people from fear to freedom because there's so much potential in people you see it all the time. * Let's go win keys to living your best life and the company to follow that. That's what I'm passionate about. * Be kind to yourself, because the truth is told, if you mess up, it's amazing how hard we are on ourselves when it's really not that big a deal. * What are you feeding your mind, body, and soul with? Is it positive? Or is it potentially just negative and just really brings your whole aura, everything just becomes that so you have to guard it closely. * Just dump everything from your mind onto paper and then put it into hopefully a very fun readable that people can get a lot of nuggets out of. * Did you know that 80% of our hardwires are put into us before the age of five? * There's no possible way to please everyone because we're all so different. But if you are giving 100% of you to whatever you're doing, and you're bringing positivity and value to this world.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Adam Mendler.

He is the Chief Executive Officer of The Veloz Group. He co-founded and oversaw ventures across various industries, Beverly Hills Chairs, a leading office furniture e-tailer. Custom Tobacco, a one-of-a-kind cigar customization e-commerce platform. And Veloz Solutions, a technology consulting and software development practice.

Adam remains active in each portfolio company, giving strategic guidance and support.

Adam also provides business thought leadership as a speaker to companies, universities, and non-profit organizations.

He's also the host of the personal/professional development podcast Thirty Minute Mentors. He is regularly cited in national media outlets as an expert, advisor, consultant, coach, and board member.

Adam has a lot more to share about his extraordinary abilities that may give us the idea of how to get started!

Our Guest Adam Mendler

LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/adammendler
Websites: adammendler.com (Personal Website), thevelozgroup.com (Company Website)
Twitter: adammendler

Hacks to Take Away * Doing things you're really passionate about helps you become better. And can really make a difference. * The advantages of having a great mentor who is so influential and impactful personally professionally. * Have the opportunity to learn how to become as successful as possible personally professionally. * You got to find somebody that's doing what you want to do. * Instead of wishing, do it, follow your passion. Follow your heart. Follow what inspired you, follow him, motivate you. Do what you want to do.Do what drives you. You have one life. It's yours. * Talking about the next generation of leaders, what are some of the motivations for the thing that you do. * Find something that you're passionate about. Number two is find something that you're good at. You could be really passionate about something that you're terrible at.

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In this episode we get to speak with Russell Nohelty, He is a USA Today bestselling author, publisher, and consultant. He runs the small press publisher Wannabe Press and The Complete Creative, which helps creatives build better businesses. He runs successful Kickstarter campaigns for Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter, Katrina Hates the Dead, My Father Didn’t Kill Himself, Spaceship Broken: Needs Repairs, and I Can’t Stop Tooting: A Love Story, Monsters and Other Scary Shit, Cthulhu is Hard to Spell, Thee Godsverse Chronicles, and Pixie Dust raising over $135,000 on the platform to date, including three campaigns that raised over $25,000 each, and one that raised $39,000. He’s also written several graphic novels, novels, and children’s books which all can be found on his site, www.russell nohelty.com. Let’s enjoy and listen to his amazing journey!

Our Guest

Russel Nohelty

LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/noheltyr
Websites:
russell-nohelty.com (Personal Website)
thecompletecreative.com (Company Website)
wannabepress.com (Company Website)
Facebook: https: //www.facebook.com/russell.nohelty.7

Hacks to take Away * Comics led him to novels and novels led me to more novels. Ended up learning a lot. * There's just so much more you have to do in good fiction writing, and he finds it to be nearly impossible. * Many people are experts or there are many masters, but there's no one who's ever done it perfectly. * We're all dealing with the exact same demons telling us all of the empty pages and like how to write faster and how to come up with an idea. And I will just say, that was self. * It's easier to research now, but most of my work comes from, like mythology and magic. * My tip is if you could do something else, go do it because books are everything that someone would do. * If you're writing a business plan, this would not be like a product that they would say that would be wise to invest in or give capital to. So we only do it because you love to do it.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Jesse Cruz, he lives in upstate New York with his wife and children. The Cruz family currently serves at Cross Creek Church. He has proudly served our country as an Iraq War Veteran of the U.S. Army. Jesse is the Program Coordinator of the Wayne County Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. In addition to his career, he has been engaged in speaking at correctional facilities and coaching sports. He has a B.A. in Community Youth Development at Nazareth College. Currently, Jesse is pursuing his Master's in Theology at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and hiking with family and friends. Jesse is available for speaking engagements and book signings.

Our Guest Jesse Cruz

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jesse-cruz-133714164
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jesse.cruz.5

Hacks to Take Away * I knew that my writing could help something, someone else to go through challenges that they're going through. * And the purpose of the book is that you're given, which is a small part of the tombstone, which is a huge part of your life. It's because we don't know when our time is going to end. We have limited time here. * I'm in tune with these eight areas of my life, and I'm intentionally finding ways to develop them, and to grow them, then my life is much more meaningful. * The writing was therapy for me. That's what helped me gather my thoughts, my feelings, my emotions, to try to make sense of my life and what I experienced in it. I just try to turn my pain into power. * If you have paint and you don't do anything with it, then it becomes destructive. But if you take paint, do something constructive with it, it becomes powerful and it brings it to the purpose and that's what I want it to do. * My goal is just to help people a little less not to say I'm going to give you the cure. I'm going to wave this magic wand and it's all going to go away. But I want to help you cope with hope. You don't want to give up encouragement. I want you to heal and you can only heal when you have hope that you can come on successfully to the other side. * My hope is that people will be inspired enough to share their hurts that they want to, or when their time comes and they go through some trauma. They will be bold and brave enough to go share it with the person down the street.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Jodi Krangle, Podcast host at Audio Branding: The Hidden Gem of Marketing. She also voiced national and international commercial campaigns for companies like Bissell, Kraft/Capri Sun, and Visit Orlando, narrated documentaries, corporate & web/explainer videos for Fortune 500 companies, and have been the narration voice for shows on both Slice Network in Canada and HGTV in the US. Knowing a little bit about how she began her journey is by singing with her mom and dad before bedtime. Let’s go further about knowing her more and how she’d become a professional Voice Over Actor!

Our Guest Jodi Krangle

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle
Websites: voiceoversandvocals.com (Piece of Cake Voice Overs)
Twitter: JodiKrangle

Hacks to take Away * For me, I made total sense to make a podcast because it's something I'm really passionate about. * I never particularly wanted to be a DJ. That was never really my goal. But, the idea of other people hearing it was very cool to me. * I did a lot of stuff with computers and making computers, the hardware and selling computers and then selling a bit of software. * My parents both were musicians. My dad played guitar and my mom telling our story time was really sing a long time when we were kids. * And because of my love of technology, I actually really enjoyed the realtor reel tapes. Almost more than I enjoyed the speaking. * Google became the only game in town, and all you could do is create content that made the game quite different. * There's a lot to learn. The people who are teaching it are the people who found it by trial and error.

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In this episode we get to speak with Jason Cutter, he is a founder and CEO of CCG, grew up in Fremont, California. He has a bachelor’s degree in marine biology (with a lot of time spent with sharks) from UC Santa Cruz, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and a wide variety of experiences in business, from technical support at Microsoft to deploying overseas as a civilian contractor. Jason’s analytical mind is always looking for ways to solve problems or make situations better. He is all about taking action, not just talking about theoretical plans. Those who have worked with him describe him as passionate, intense, and driven. His philosophy can best be summed up in this quote from Zig Ziglar, “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Let’s find out how he got through all these great experiences!

Our Guest Jason Cutter

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jascut
Twitter: JSMBdesigns
Websites : cutterconsultinggroup.com (Company Website), jasoncutter.com/ (Company Website)

Hacks to take Away * Everything I do is focused on sales and persuasion and helping people be successful. So that's the punch line. * You don't put in the time and the investment and then that's what you get right, almost a self-fulfilling prophecy and this endless loop. Which is fascinating because that's my first sales job in the mortgage business. * I have enough experience with persuading and selling but when somebody puts that label of sales, then they feel confined to this weird way that it has to be done. * Focus on sales on helping the other person by solving some problems or helping them achieve the goal of helping them buy something they want. * Maybe it's not solving their pain but you know how you can do that and then just using persuasion to move them forward towards what they want right if you have the solution for it. * When you find that qualified prospect who is a good fit with what you have to sell and what they need. And you have to overcome challenges and objections. * I think one of the things that has made me really successful and helps me from a sales and then also from a coaching perspective is I was not raised by salespeople. I was in fact raised by anti salespeople.

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In this episode we get to speak with Mark Fidelman, He is a highly motivated, self-directed, and results-driven Global Marketing Executive who possesses exceptional abilities for building strong, cross-functional relationships with division stakeholders and internal business partners. Strong ability to develop and present analytics/KPI reports for all digital assets and campaigns; strategize with the analytics research teams to create tools using data analytics, predictive modeling, and audience journey mapping, using new approaches and design, to drive marketing effectiveness. Let’s get deep into this episode and find out how he was able to come up with all these extraordinary abilities in the Digital Marketing Industry!

Our Guest

Mark Fidelman * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fidelman * Website: fanaticsmedia.com (Company Website) * Twitter: MarkFidelman

Hacks to take Away

How he got an awesome digital brand building situation.
Amazing tips on YouTube on digital marketing.
Why he decided to sneak his way into marketing.
Why he switched from sales to marketing.
Marketing is a passion for him and he loves influencer marketing.
How he got 20 messages a day on LinkedIn asking for his help.
He’s into a mission to help people build their dreams.

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In this episode we get to speak with Tawny Loveless, A love life expert whose sharp skills have allowed her to master The Art of Breakup Recovery as well as Relationship Creation. Transform your love life in just 8 weeks with her revolutionary, RESULTS DRIVEN, personalized TLC (Tawny Loveless Coaching) Blueprint. She has a powerful blend of professional tools as well as personal experience. Her style, demeanor, and ability to empathetically deliver the TRUTH sets her apart. Tawny has a demonstrated history of working in Nonprofit Organizations, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Public Speaking, Leadership Management, Consulting, Coaching, facilitation, mediation, and the Health/Wellness/Lifestyle industry. Strong professional with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused on Psychology, Communication, and Human Services from Indiana University. Let’s find out how this blueprint works for those persons she’d already helped!

Our Guest

Tawny Loveless

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tawnyloveless
Website: tawnyloveless.com (Personal Website)
Email: tawny@tawnyloveless.com

Hacks to take Away

How she became a motivational love coach for men.
Let's find out how he helps men level up their love lives, whether it's relationships, dating, breakups, divorce, or loss.
According to her, relationships are really important to people.
Overcoming breakups, divorce has a lot to do with your mindset.
How someone can have a successful business but have a horrible marriage at the house.
Why it's so important to get your personal life cleaned up and to the point where you are happy about it.
We all have the opportunity to create the love life we want.

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In this episode we get with speak with Lee Chambers, He is a functional life Coach, Workplace Wellbeing Trainer, and Public Speaker.

He guides individuals to find their purpose and dissolve the barriers they are facing in their lives. Then he coaches them week-by-week to move them closer to their vision of success.

Open and honest conversations and deep relationships constitute the foundation of their coaching sessions.

Let’s learn more about Lee Chambers in this episode!

Our Guest Lee Chambers * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lee-chambers-278a6518a * Websites: essentialise.co.uk (Company Website), leechambers.org (Portfolio) * Twitter: essentialise

Hacks to take Away * One of the benefits of podcasting is audio, it is really accessible. * Involved in working within organizations to increase employees' self-awareness to take leadership and management teams and help them build a culture of care in the business for more sustainable practices. * What inspired him to become a personal coach is to becoming a life coach. * How he found that he didn't have the emotional intelligence to kind of dig deeper and find out how he wanted to transition into becoming an adult and becoming a man. * The best way for him to understand himself would be to help others. * He helps people build habits and a mindset that propels them forward and gets momentum and consistency. * The kind of methodology behind how we work with individuals can focus on that is what we first do is we really identify what the individual's goals are.

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In this episode we get to speak with Shanna Forrestall, She has been involved in storytelling since she was a little girl playing dress-up with her siblings and friends. She’s always been captivated by unique real-life stories and lured by the power of fables and myths to teach life truths. She has been a working professional in the entertainment industry since 2007. She has produced eight (8) short films in the US that tackle social issues, and several video projects in India to support a school for disabled children and Indian eunuchs. Shanna is also an award-winning actress with over 100 IMDb credits and published her first children's book last year. She is also currently releasing an LP of children's bedtime stories, an LP of guided meditations, and launching an interactive art project called We Can Hear You. Let’s listen and know more about how her journey began!

Our Guest

Shanna Forrestall

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shannaforrestall
Website: forrestallconsulting.com (Company Website), shannaforrestall.com (Personal Website)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannaforrestall/

Hacks to take Away

She calls herself a storyteller because she uses a variety of mediums and sometimes she is in front of the camera and the performer.
Let’s find out how she got into the children's books and what inspired her to get to that.
She used to encourage people to overcome and encourage people to self love to self heal.
She loves to add bedtime stories and kids to her repertoire.
She was working with a group of boys who are all on the autism spectrum.
She started in her 20s, did a lot of humanitarian aid work, worked with nonprofits, and did a lot of creative projects in the community.
The journey of the artist is to figure out how to monetize your craft.

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In this episode we get to speak with Jeffrey Skolnick, he is an experienced CPA with a history that spans more than 30 years. He has been assisting small business owners with their businesses for over 30 years. Whether you are an individual who already owns a small business, is considering opening or purchasing one or just someone who requires tax advice, I think this man is a good choice. Let’s learn more about how he got started with his career!

Our Guest

Jeffrey Skolnick

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/⭐️jeffrey-skolnick⭐️-33387029
Website: jeffcpaworld.com (Company Website)
Twitter: JeffreySkolnick

Hacks to take Away

He has been helping small businesses and owners keep their money.
Talk about newly released Payroll Protection Program.
What inspired him to business coaching.
You need to be prepared for anything because you don't want to have to go out of business.
People that are actually making more money on unemployment than they were making when they were working.
Learning about business tax.
Having the option of going private accounting. Enjoy Flexibility by doing stuff on his own.

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In this episode, we speak with Eathan Janney. He is the CEO at Piano Technicians Masterclasses and a licensed Piano Technician. He's a co-host on Run with It a podcast that bridges the gap, bringing you business ideas and action steps from established entrepreneurs. On this podcast, he interviews established entrepreneurs about a topic successful business owners rarely discuss: other ideas they have. Asking them to describe one thought that they haven't brought to life in detail, as well as the first several weeks of steps they'd take to implement it. These businessmen talk through the challenges they foresee. They get a real-time glimpse into how they think and operate. Let's find out more about his journey!

Our Guest

Eathan Janney

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/eathanjanney
Twitter: FloatingPiano

Hacks to take Away

He's been doing an education project for piano technicians.
A person that has a lot of interests, and you could call them hobbies.
How he got fascinated with music and piano.
How he got into a creative project that he can have fun with.
He coaches people on how to organize their schedules and achieve their goals.
The premise of the podcast is the interviews with successful entrepreneurs.

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In this episode, we speak with Jeff Rood, An independent film producer, and director that specializes in team building and on-set relationships. He strives to create an environment where every member (cast and crew) knows they are instrumental and essential to the success of the production. Collaboration and networking have quickly propelled this award-winning Producer to notoriety and respect in his film community. The "can do" attitude has created an equation for success in both the commercial and narrative film world. Let's dig deep into getting to know more about his journey!

Our Guest

Jeff Rood

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeffroodfilmproducer
Website: reelrood.com (Company Website)

Hacks to take Away

How he created something for really talented individuals to be a part of.
Learning important things when it comes to making a film.
It's really important to have the skills.
How he found people who are excellent at what they do and putting them in a position to succeed.
Why he really loved music growing up.
Find out why he wanted to be a baseball player when he was a child.
Why audio is so important to making a film.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Colin Dingelstad. He grew his coaching business from 0 to 6 figures with no paid advertising, email list, or funnels while only using his personal Facebook profile. He’s on a Mission to Give 300 High-Ticket Coaches The Systems to go from being Stagnant to consistently hitting 10-20 clients a month. Few hundreds of Coaches followed his advice and became rock stars in their chosen industry by continuously using marketing strategies. Let’s check out this episode with Colin Dingelstad.

Colin has a special offer for our audience:

https://bit.ly/HacksGuestColin

Our Guest Colin Dingelstad * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/colin-dingelstad * Website: beyondsocialconditioning.com/ (Company Website)

Hacks to take Away * He made a massive list mainly physical health goals, business goals, everything in there. * How he helps his clients make more money organically mainly high ticket coaches, consultants, trainers, service providers. * How he learned so much about being a leader and having a team. * How he learned so much about leadership and about how to do activities, how to sketch everything, how to inspire people, how to create a good community. * How he was affected through meeting a few fairly high level people. * How he retain his mind to be into the business mindset. * People have systems that do really well.

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In this episode, we get to speak with John Molyneux, the sales samurai. He's been a sales leader since 2014. He's proficient in both door to door sales and telephone sales. After leaving the military, He became a martial artist and master business. Sales territory leader in Cornwall, England. The how it all started is a great journey that we get to hear from John himself. So let's dive in and speak with John Molyneux.

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guest John Molyneux * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/john-molyneux-0142b6184 * Website: callstarz.com/ (Company Website), thesbsshowwithjm.simplecast.com (Personal Website) * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnmoly1980

Hacks to take Away * Martial arts is his hobby, and sales are his passion. * Perseverance and dedication were some of the things that helped him get through these things. * If you do any traditional martial arts, you learn patterns. So you do the same process over and over again and you do the same movements over and over again. So after a while, it's muscle memory and your body just remembers how to do it. * The kind of martial arts best film is kind of a bit of an old old school thing. * How did sales help him grow. * The person that you're dealing with all your clients or your prospects, they end up happy because they've got involved in whatever your product is, and you're happy as well because you've made a sale so you've got a little bit of money in your pocket and everybody wins. * If you don't 100% believe in the product or even better on it yourself. Then you aren't going to be very successful.

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In this episode, I get to speak with the host of the unconventional leader's podcast, Heather Parady. She has a master's in counseling and loves the topic of mental health. No wonder we are so attracted to each other in that mind because we love mental health. We love the mind and the power that it can create. What's funny, what's really interesting is that the underdog or the person who had the most adversity is someone who becomes the greatest. Her favorite thing to do in the world is traveling and meeting strangers. She got to be a zombie in Walking Dead, and a lover of acting and running. I'm excited to bring her on to the podcast and talk to her a bit about her journey.

So without further ado, enjoy the episode with Heather Parady.

Our Guest Heather Parady * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heatherparady * Website: HeatherParady.com * Twitter: _heatherparady

Hacks to take Away * The mind and the power that it can create. * Traveling and meeting strangers. * People's perceptions are so interesting. * A lot of times, planning and researching is a form of procrastination. * The education system is so interesting because a lot of times people go through and they feel like learning everything is going to give them the answers. But until they get into the field and start doing the work. * The truth is all the knowledge is already out there for free. * Spend your time doing something you naturally enjoy.

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In this episode we get to speak with Hayden Humphrey, he helps you get paid to be yourself and 10x your results. A few years ago he left his full-time corporate job to pursue his passions and create a life where he had more freedom flexibility & fun, he's a professionally trained success coach and works with people like you conscious, highly motivated rockstars and helps you amplify your impact and get paid to be yourself.

Enjoy the episode!

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In this episode, we get to speak with Kiki connects. She's a transformational guide. She facilitates supportive spaces in order to step into the true and authentic you in the grooviest ways possible through guidance, we can explore realms you never imagined existed. Without further ado, let's be kind. Kiki connects How did she get her name? To be Kiki Connect? We'll find out more in this episode.

Our Guest Kiki Connects

Website:kikiconnects.com
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kiki.connects/?hl=en
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kiki.connects

Hacks to take Away * Step into the true and authentic you in the grooviest ways possible through guidance, we can explore realms you never imagined existed. * Kiki connects How did she get her name. * Face the disconnection of this world by being even more deeply connected to me so that we can all rise in this feeling like we are all one and we are all a part of the same Earth. * What are the most interesting things about it is like, How much time do you have now? * one of the hardest transitions she has ever done. * Struggled with lots and lots of different identity crises and trying to really figure out * Whatever you want to do, the more eccentric you are, the better you're going to be received.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Engel Jones. He was born and raised in the Twin island of Trinidad and Tobago, and he loves great conversation. He’s an entrepreneur, life coach, and the podcast host of the 12 minute convo. His passion is to help you find YOURS. Your Own Unique, Real Self. I discovered Engel Jones when he invited me to be a guest on his podcast.

In 2016. He started with creating 1001 conversations, guests to be had on his podcast.

In 2019 He was looking for 900 new guests, I had the opportunity to be on the podcast. And hence, we connected through the network got to be on his podcast. And it’s been a long time coming. Since then he’s had a new baby. And he’s been busy with that. And I was like, Hey, now that enough time has passed, do you have some time to come and be a guest on my podcast, and I am happy to announce that Engel Jones is here on the podcast.

Our Guest Engel Jones * Podcast Website: http://12minconvos.com * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/engeljones/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/engeljones

Hacks to take away * How to find your own unique self * Why it's important for individuals to understand who they are and what they're doing before they set out to go into on a deep level. * How powerful focus is * The core of producing something that's of value to mammals. * Every person takes a different amount of time to finish those courses to become that person who they want to be. * If you want to grow a business, you have to understand all the innards, to be able to understand what you're going to create and how passionate you are. * Hacking isn't something that's going to it's it's contained within a subset, and it brings benefit.

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In this episode I'm speaking with Brendon Kumarasamy. He is a business transformation consultant at IBM. But more than that, what really drew me into his vibe is the way he holds himself up and the way he is teaching others. I connected to Brandon through the Unconventional Leaders Group. And we've got to share each other's stories in the green room and few times ago in the back in the past, and he's been generating some really cool content on YouTube, where he's teaching you how to actually speak. So I've learned a lot through these videos.

He's also a speaker and weekly speaking in front of many organizations, helping many people and learning the art and Mastering the Art of public speaking.

Our Guest Brenden Kumarasamy * Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBYFP4mZLQovr7W6Si6sueA * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastertalkyt/

Hacks to take away * The way he holds himself up and the way he is teaching others. * The business of mastering to speaking ability to public speaking mastery. * Things called business competitions. * Starting a YouTube channel. * Where master talk started. * Creating content for somebody, you really need to focus on what specifically are they looking for. * The more you exercise a specific habit a specific thing, the better you get at it.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Jacob Levin. Jacob is a former infantry soldier and a wildland firefighter. He's an amateur Muay Thai fighter, a passionate science fiction fan and a crossword puzzles fanatic has been a certified CrossFit instructor for over a decade. In 2018. He participated in fit opposite charity dedicated to helping veterans becoming fitness professionals. And now he is a certified veteran fitness operative. his motto is to strive to seek to find and not to yield. And this is taken from Tennyson's poem, Ulysses. So he runs a company, Ulysses training.org.

And it is a cornerstone of his personal ethos. We met through Facebook, and we've been chatting back and forth and I really love what Jacob is doing with his life and with helping other people achieve their greatness. I am happy to bring him on to the podcast.

Our Guest Jacob Levin * Podcast Website: https://ulyssestraining.org * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ulyssestraining/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ulyssestraining/

Hacks to take away * Helping other people achieve their greatness. * You're far along ahead from people who are not doing anything at all. * Fail or succeed, you still have more courage. * You've got to keep moving forward. * It's important for people who are listening to know that. It's not about going to the gym and crushing a 500 pound benchpress and a 700 pound deadlift and a 900 pound back squat. * Some people learn better in a non-academic environment. * You have to train your brain. You have to train your ability to handle stress.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Hussain Al-Mutawakil. He is passionate about people, technology, and the relationships between them. He's a project manager at sahouri.com. And I met him at a thing about a year ago at a link In local here in Northern Virginia, we hit it off. And we've been connected since then he is into all things digital marketing, he's building brand storytelling. So we had a lot of things that are going for us, you know, being in the same type of stuff that we're creating. So it's like, Hey, dude, it's been a while since we talk, let's bring you on the podcast, you know, interviewed over 100 people. And it's been really exciting because building these connections, building these relationships is what human beings are being all about.

Our Guest Hussain Al-Mutawakil * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hussainmuta/ * Twitter: twitter.com/Bamf_abulous * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hussain.mutawakilii

Hacks to take away * Digital Marketing * What human beings being all about. * Building connections and building relationships * A culture that makes us into a person. * Build something from scratch, build a brand from scratch. * Project management * Leadership affects the entire company and the culture of the company.

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In this episode I get to speak with Dr. A.J. Minai. He's a two times TEDx speaker, a best LinkedIn influencer brand storyteller, and one of the most inspirational LinkedIn icons in Malaysia. I connected with him through LinkedIn, and his LinkedIn is game really strong. This is where you get to connect with real people that have experienced the world in a professional capacity. We've been chatting on and off for the past few months and having deep meaningful conversations. I just can't wait for you to check out this episode and learn the story of Dr. A.J. Minai.

Our Guest Dr. A.J. Minai * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drajminai * Website: subture.com * Email: itsajminai@gmail.com

Hacks to take away * Connecting with real people that have experienced the world. * Becoming something that may not necessarily really want to be. * Education has become big business and religion will are playing the glamour game. * Education was meant to empower the individual to find who they are generally within themselves. * The school doesn't operate wishes. It operates on a foundation that is effective and valuable for all. * School is not meant to be a place to homogenize people. * Intelligence is something limitless. * Don't live your life for someone else.

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I get to speak with Joshua T. Berglan. He's a world's mayor, host of gratitude unfiltered, a talk show ministry, brand designer producer and MC. Well, the world's mare is driven to be the voice for the voiceless and empower others to live with Truth.

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Our Guest Joshua T. Berglan * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/livemanaworldwide * Website: joshuatberglan.com * Twitter: alohaboca

Hacks to take away * The voice for the voiceless and empower others to live with the truth. * Living everything out loud living life in real-time. * How God works in his life. * Things that we overcome are like keys * Providing value for people discovering a need, and finding a way to provide that and the world's Mayor nickname that came from being in service to others. Never looking to sell anything. * Having that attitude and being out there to push yourself forward. * You're only limited by your thoughts and the way you're talking about yourself.

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In this episode, I get to speak with a good friend, VJ Niles. She's been helping professionals get to the next level in their careers. She's a career strategist and a speaker. We go into the details of her journey and how she launched her business to help others realize their potentials.

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guest VJ Niles * LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/vjniles * Website: thenilesgroup.com * Twitter: VJNiles

Hacks to take away * A strategy is something that's very important for all of us to get to that next level. * Helps you strategize your career, help you catapult to the next level in your career, whether you're a mid-level professional wanting to get to the next level, and executive trying to decide your next move between C suite and your own thing, or an entrepreneur trying to figure out how to bring your ideas to fruition. * How to make your side households and two full-time things. * Always had a plan to not work for somebody for the rest of your life. * Save money learn all the different jobs * Perseverance is probably one of the biggest parts of her story. * No matter what you're doing, if you're trying to figure out how to make this hobby into a full-time thing, you just put together the right strategy and decide. I'm going to give it my all and give it the time to go into a pillow to be what I want it to be.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jonaed Iqbal, he's a founder of nodegree.com and nodegree podcast. He is a career strategist and helps folks like you and me with build better resumes and come up with better, better interviews. Speaker and he is one. He is the originator of the LinkedInsomnia live show on LinkedIn. And he caught my attention through one of his slides. And I was like, dude, a man, after my own name, I need to connect with this dude and get in touch and see what he's doing because it was just so exciting to see somebody with my own name. And like going out there and making changes making waves and making the world a better place.

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guest Jonaed Iqbal * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonaed * Website: NoDegree.com (Company Website ) Jonaed.com (Personal Website)

Hacks to take away * Build better resumes and come up with better interviews. * Mindset comes from absorbing content and absorbing motivation from other people. * Figure out those goals and then you can then lay out all the steps. * The first time for a lot of things is the hardest. * You gotta figure out what you're good at what you like doing and then see how you can incorporate it into your business. * I would say one of my biggest trends is strategy. * People always negotiate in different aspects of life.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ronan Leonard, he's a specialist in creating mastermind programs. Most self-employed professionals struggle to build their expertise and to sustain nimble revenue and have the impact their skills warrant. And what's really amazing about speaking with Ronan being as a specialist in creating mastermind programs. I've had this thought of creating my own mastermind program, or at least have a mastermind group called about three months ago and it's just been that it thought and I've contacted a few people like, Hey, how about this? I'm trying to start this, you know, business. I'm trying to start this video production company and star try this podcast. And I'm sure there are other people that are in the same boat.

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guest Ronan Leonard * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronan-leonard * Website: eccountability.io * Twitter: Eccountability

Hacks to take away * How we can help other people that are that have those questions that we can answer as many as possible and, and give them some guidance. * Most people don't know about financial responsibilities. * How I got there very circuitous route around the world to find I get to where I'm much more aligned to my purpose. * It's cheaper to be on cruise ships than to be in a retirement home. * Believe that every experience that you have, you know, has a part in making the person who you are. * Self-awareness is one of the greatest skills you need to have a small business owner. * All of those things. That's where the really great businessmen and entrepreneurs come in because they know that they can't figure it all out themselves so they get the help that they need.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Nate the Great Peterman. for over four years, Nate has focused his energy on building long term, trusting relationships. He has a unique way of helping people, increase as a person company, and decrease frustration when it comes to attracting clients. I've had the opportunity to be connected with Nate through LinkedIn, and other social platforms for about a year. And I've been following his story and his success. And it's been super amazing to see what he's doing. And it's just fascinating to see how far you can make it. When you keep going with the rate that Nate has been going, and I'm honored to have Nate here on the podcast.

Our Guest Nate Peterman

LinkedIn: Nate Peterman
Website: natethegreatpeterman.com
Twitter: NateTGPeterman
Youtube: natethegreatpeterman
Instagram: natethegreat

Hacks to Take Away * A unique way of helping people * Passion for really not just talking to people one on one, but actually talking deep. * Interview people like, Tony Robbins son, Jared Robbins, you know, Michael Jackson's nephew, TJ Jackson, a heavyweight World Champion. * A passion for interviewing people, but mainly talking deep about life and it's really transitioned to where it's at today. * The secrets to success podcast. * Podcasting is a new way of blogging. * The worst thing that can ever happen to somebody which is called procrastination.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jesse Well, he's the creator of habit-based lifestyle. He's the best author for a man in the mirror, a podcast coast for a habit-based lifestyle, and a multimillion-dollar fitness business owner. So he's got some of The technology that your mind can use and building habits is a surefire way to get the success that you're looking for. And we all have habits and Jesse here, he's created this system that helps you figure out what habits are going to get you to the next level.

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guest Jesse Ewell

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/coachjesse
Website: linktr.ee/jesseewell1 / closerpanel.peek.link/bER (Company Website)

Hacks to take Away * The best author for a man in the mirror, a podcast coast for habit based lifestyle and multimillion dollar fitness business owner. * Some of the technology that your mind can use and building habits is a surefire way to get the success that you're looking for. * Figure out what habits are going to get you to the next level. * Built a multimillion-dollar fitness business. * Relationship habits no one ever taught you about. * Paying attention to your life. * It's the lifestyle of habits that I've lived that has gotten me to where I am.

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In this episode, I speak with Del Shaffer. He's a host to The Leagues Podcast on iTunes. He's also a father, a husband, a realtor, and he's voted one of the best realtors in Mount Pleasant. Del and I are both huge fans of Gary Vaynerchuk. And when Gary said who should I call on Twitter. A twitter conversation got started and we all retweeted. And Del had a really awesome message and he got tons of likes and I was like Del, why don't you come on and be a guest on my podcast. He happily played along and here we are!

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guests Del Shaffer

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/del-shaffer-55953346
Website: searchmountpleasant.com/ (Company Website)
Twitter: delshaffer
Poscast: The Leagues: World Soccer Podcast

Hacks to take away * Providing value and helping others through a different type of kind of service and I want to be different than other realtors. * Training practices * I started the podcast because I needed to have an avenue to talk about it. * Learn about how you treat other people like the other team. * Learn about how you treat other people like the other team. * I knew through soccer would want me to help them with real estate. * You can get business just by being who you are.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Matt Bertram. He's a trainer, author, and a local keynote speaker and consultant in digital marketing and social selling. Now he's also a co-host for The most popular SEO podcast on iTunes and is also the CEO at EWebResults. A very high-end internet marketing agency. He's definitely the best in the space of Digital Marketing.

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guest Matt Bertram

Website: ewebresults.com
Twitter: mattbertramlive
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattbertramlive
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattbertramlive1

Hacks to take Away * One of the best selling you've got an amazing SEO podcast. * The specific specialty of Internet Marketing. * Be able to do everything with the phone and a computer. * LinkedIn for Recruitment purposes. * Doing some consulting on the side because I was trying to get this thing going that I was self-funded. * Building their brand and attracting their ideal customer to them. * Kinds of stuff that's going on in human psychology.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Kelsey Anne, she's a host for "You can have it all" podcast. She's also a master certified practitioner with NLP and Hypnosis. She specializes in subconscious programming, identity and relationship. I'm so honored to have her as a guest on my podcast.

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Our Guest Kelsey Anne

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kelsey-anne-583955171
Instagram: Iamkelseyanne
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009551899301

Hacks to take Away * Mindset that drives you to achieve success. * Awesome story with NLP and hypnosis * The career I got like the six figure career I did like everything * Building a business. * Training other people and the mindset side. * We all have this internal need for validation. * More grateful to just notice everything that's so awesome in the world.

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In this episode, I get to speak with my good friend, Carey Ransom. I got to work with Carey over 10 years ago at one of our favorite companies. WebVisible, and we all left and did great things. I'm happy to say that I've been in connection with a lot of the people that I worked with at WebVisible.

Carey had a really amazing role at WebVisible and since then he has done some really astonishing work in the local business arena for Orange County. He's been creating long term value through his podcast. As marketers, companies, and, as human beings, we want instant gratification. We forget about what it takes for that overnight success.

Carey has, from my perspective established some of these remarkable companies.

Listen in as we learn Carey's journey in business and building his community.

Our Guest Carey Ransom

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/careyransom
Website: OCTANeOC.org (Support Innovation & Startups in Orange County)
Twitter: ransomthoughts

Hacks to take Away * Creating some really long term value * kind of doing everything from a really young age. * Being the face of the family and the face of the business. * The initial experience in where leverage and negotiation and relationship building. * The belief that technology was going to have an increasing impact and changing the world and how we did things. * Look at another opportunity where you could do more, grow more, * How he came into a place where he can be a really helpful advisor.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Gaetano Dinardi. He started his career as a singer, then writing songs, and finally producing music with big names. He's also a digital marketing leader and brings a very unique blend of raw talent passion to music, merge with business experience to a crossroads. I got connect with him through our Mutual friend Mike Shaw of SpotAGuest.com.

Gaetano relives his journey with us and reveals some fundamentals around how he used SEO and SEM through creating authentic and heart felt content around his music.

Gaetano can be reached through his website: https://officialgaetano.com and the many social media platforms.

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In this episode we get to speak with Kirk Westwood. He's an upcoming author for a new book that's coming out. But he's an award award winning creative director, content strategist and a business communications consultant. I met him through LinkedIn. And as we are all so connected in this connected world through social media, LinkedIn is one of the professional places. And when I got to speak with him and get to work with him on some of the some of the projects back in the past. I thought to myself, what better way to learn than to interview them for the podcast so here we are, learning the journey of Kirk Westwood.

His book has finally released and can be purchased here: The Very Best Bad Idea

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ron Newcomb. He's an organizer & moderator for the VIP TV & Film Summit, and that's one of the first ways I connected with him. He's a director, writer, actor and producer at The Forge Studios. He's written and directed many award winning shorts and feature length films. And I was like, hey, that's a place that I've been struggling to figure out and have been passionate about for the past, many, many years. How can I get a behind the scenes of what it takes to have a short film that's been produced. how to get out there and connect with people in this field. And I figured Ron is the perfect candidate for us to talk about tv & movie production.

Enjoy the episode!

Our Guest Ron Newcomb * Website: http://fantasy.network * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ron-newcomb-745a82191 * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronnewcomb

Hacks to take Away * Entrepreneurial spirit and the biggest business acumen, as well as that creative element people. * The certain right alignment of things to come together to be able to really kind of capture it. * What could be done what was possible in the digital age. * Found the love of directing and producing a product of wanting to keep projects going. * Getting shows on the indie-friendly platforms. * Sustainable filmmaking. * The producer is the one that green lights the projects and gets a project going and without the producer, all these other people get nothing.

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In this episode, we'll get to speak with Tony J. Selimi. He's a visionary, philanthropist, a cognition expert, and international speaker, filmmaker, business coach, educator, and an internationally published award-winning author and He made it really easy for me to come up with those words because his website is still very well maintained and up to date. But I've heard a lot about Tony J Selimi. He wrote the foreword for the Magnetic Entrepreneur book series. I heard a lot about him through Robert J. Moore. Luckily, I was in the same network with Tyler Wagner' Authors Unite platform, and I connected with Tony and he agreed to be on the podcast! So tune in a check out the episode and discover Tony's journey to success. Tony can be reached through his website: http://tonyselimi.com where you can discover some of his award-winning books.

Our Guest Tony J Selimi * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tonyjselimi * Website: tonyselimi.com (Company Website) apathtowisdom.com (Book) thevelvetjourney.com (Company Website) * Twitter: TonyJSelimi

Hacks to take Away * Being homeless and reading books and surviving on just one slice of bread and water and trying to really see what is it my role in this chaos, to create an order and to create a service that I can help other people going around the world and how to really transform their lives. * Get myself from that state into what we most people take for granted a normal life which is to have a shower to have the basic amenities. * literally became this curious kid that wanted to resolve a lot of problems for mankind. * literally became the curious kid that wanted to resolve a lot of problems for mankind. * Part of his journey was really getting out there in the corporate world and making a name for himself in running technology programs and some of them are like billion pounds worth transformational technology programs. * To be able to deliver those things and to be able to actually have better productivity, better performance, better energy, and better. * One action person can actually affect the entire planet.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ramesh Dontha. He is an entrepreneur, a writer and a blogger. He actually reached out to me through Mark Shaw's Spot A Guest service. We had our intro call and it was a great match. We've talked about the different things that bring us joy. In the green room, I got to learn a little bit more about him and what he's been doing with his career. To dig a little deeper I'm excited to welcome him to the podcast so he can share his story and vision on how to get started.

He's the author for the book"The 60 Minute Startup: A Proven System to Start Your Business in 1 Hour a Day and Get Your First Paying Customers in 30 Days (or less)". In this book he gives us a step by step solution to how a startup really needs to move forward.

Ramesh can be reached through his website: http://rameshdontha.com

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Our Guest Ramesh Dontha * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rameshdontha * Website: RameshDontha.Com (Blog) DigitalTransformationPro.Com (Company Website) * Twitter: rkdontha1

Hacks to take Away * How can we fast forward this process of starting a business. * That research led him to talk to a lot of people and then bottomed out in two things that the biggest hurdle to business to an entrepreneur is actually starting the business. * keep going forward, but many people get lost in that the trench that first chasm that's out there. That's the problem. * The key concept of agile methodology is that the requirements given to a product developer. * You develop something, a working model or proof of concept and show it to the business owner and then to make changes. * You're going to tweak the model. So don't strive for perfection. * Why either entrepreneur doesn't start business people. Here's a statistic. Supposedly 70% of the US adults want to have their own business.

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The 60 Minute Startup: A Proven System to Start Your Business in 1 Hour a Day and Get Your First Paying Customers in 30 Days (or Less) (The Agile Entrepreneurship Series)

In this Episode, I get to speak with Joseph Malinski. He's a director at ATB productions. I met him through a music video that my actor friend was part of. The music video was set in the 80s and really creative story! I decided to look behind the music video and who produced it, reached out and got in touch with Joey, who happily agreed to join me on the podcast and share his journey.

His production company is http://atbproductions.com and cab be reached through his instagram @atbproductions

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Our Guest Joseph Malinski * Youtube: youtube.com/channel/UCqTDq5PE54sMPkEhvR2mBLw * Website: atbproductions.com * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lelandmalinski

Hacks to take Away * Speak with more directors who are to film and who do who are doing these amazing things. * Formed a little partnership between the two other amazing producers and creatives to create some fun videos. * A crew is important for success. * Art is something cool to create in life. * Filmmaking was the greatest form of art because it's captured everything you could illustrate, you could sound it's acting, it's emotion, it's music, it's everything all in one. * Video Games have the potential to be more immersive. * LinkedIn has gotten much more open to being social. A lot of people that I've connected with in the past year and a half, have come through LinkedIn. * What happens is Facebook's dead and they don't let us see what we want to see ourselves.

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In this episode I get to speak with Jeremy Stark I met him through the amazing service spotaguest.com. It was set up by Mark Shaw and it connects guests with podcast hosts. So I got a message from Jeremy and he's got some really good stuff that he's been working on. And would love to share his journey and discoveries on the podcast. This is my first time speaking with him and we get to learn a lot.

He goes into how he got started and where he's heading with his multiple businesses.

He can be reached through his website: https://evergreengrowthmarketing.com

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Our Guest Jeremy Starke * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeremystarke * Website: * evergreengrowthmarketing.com (Digital Marketing Agency Site) Gardenerthumb.com (My Vegetable Gardening Brand) 919service.repgrader.com/ (Want a FREE Business RepReport) * Twitter: marketingeverg1

Hacks to take Away * Learning about how to get from a hobby to a full-time job. * A kind of an entrepreneur at heart. * Got a taste of working from home with a corporate job. * The only good thing about being in a corporate job is like the least know what you need to do. * Creating things and that's something that not really done in life before as far as you know, putting stuff out there. * You have to give up some control over everything. * working with multiple people and bringing experts in their areas of expertise.

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This is a fun story, I’m actually really excited to finally release this episode! So how did I meet Jamie Bernard? One of these fine mornings I got alerted to GaryVee going live on LinkedIn with Lilly Singh ‘superwoman’ on YouTube. She came on to announce to her audience and to Gary’s that she’ll be the first woman to host a late-night show on NBC.

The journey of Lilly Singh is an amazing one but through this live conversation between Gary and Lilly and me among other folks watching the stream discovered a new connection. Jamie Bernard, now he got really lucky! On these episodes, Gary asks that people drop phone numbers in the chat so they can call one of the viewers and help answer their questions. Gary first calls a lady (we can remember their name) she didn’t pick up! And Gary says how they should remember this for the rest of their life how they missed a call from Gary.

The next person that got the call was Jamie Bernard, he picked up the phone and immediately couldn't believe that he got this lucky! The rest is history, check out how the entire story plays out in this episode.

This is how I met my guest Jamie Bernard and wanted to share his journey and story in the podcast.

Our Guest Jamie Bernard * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaymee.burnard

Hacks to take Away * Adding so much creativity into everything that he does. * About his journey and how he got started. * A fitness studio that opened when he was 19. * Teaching seven classes a week in seven different locations all around. * Doing commercials but dances never really his thing. * Got into an amazing school for theatre. * Overworked and overtrained himself mentally and physically.

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Dr. Connie Omari is a certified clinical trauma professional and holds a certificate in PTSD and Hypnosis.

She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in Psychology and African-American Studies. Later in her life, she went back to school to receive her Master of Arts and Master of Education in Psychological Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Finally, she got her Ph. D., in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University, where she defended her dissertation entitled: Marital Attitudes and Expectations Between Whites and Blacks in America.

She's been able to bring these focused degrees together to empower resilient trauma and addiction survivors.

I get to talk to her on this episode and go a little deeper into her thought processes and discover her journey.

Our Guest Connie Omari * LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/connieomari * Website: techtalktherapy.com (Company Website) and blackmftmatters.com (Company Website) * Website: https://techtalktherapy.com/staff/connie-omari-phd-lpc-ncc/

Hacks to take Away * Focus on a journey of focus on how we overcome our struggles and overcome the different things that we have to face and come up on top and making our life the way we want it to be designed. * Set up your own work hours and work on what you're passionate about. * A media expert and communicate with bustle magazine, NBC News, the Huffington Post, and use those outlets as a resource to really talk to her target, target clients, and empower them through mental health techniques. * Through trial and error, her credentials put her in a position to do it professionally. * She wrote a book that kind of touched on these issues that could serve more people at one time. * Made the connection at the age of 14 about the importance of going into the creative art sector. * Importance of using the arts as a form of mental health.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Jessica Barclay. She is a blogger, a YouTuber. I discovered her on another podcast that let Jessica pick her own topic, where she talked about decluttering. She's got a fantastic Instagram presence based out of London, England.

She's got an excellent blog called supermumsociety.com, and it's all about empowering the moms in all of us.

As a father myself, it is essential to have that maternal instinct in all of us. So you're able to provide for your kids that love and compassion.

Because, at times, you have to do the ma the change of the diversity to the cooking of the food and to get the kids ready to school in the morning.

I'm pleased that we were able to get her to be on the podcast today.

Our Guest Jessica Barclay * Website: http://www.supermumsociety.com * Social Media: http://www.supermumsociety.com/links

Hacks to take Away * About empowering the moms and all of us. * Writing down my goals every morning. * A good relationship with God. * Came into pageantry to help with body confidence issues. * The journey it would have taken us on and then the understanding for life and the importance of actually loving our lives which seems so obvious that we should be happy in our lives. * Making it bigger and brighter reaching a bigger audience. * Setting up and running lots of different businesses.

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In this episode, I get to speak with a teacher, a writer, and a speaker, Tyler Christensen. He is a hobbyist like myself, but since he teaches the fifth-grade class, he's always learning from his students.

He reached out to me through the SpotAGuest directory and said, "You know, I've got a message that will serve your audience very well." I was immediately intrigued and connected.

I learned a lot from this conversation and hope that you will find it as educational and inspiring as I did.

Our Guest Tyler Christensen * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tylerchristensen * Website: tylerchristensen.com (Personal Website)

Hacks to take Away * What is he passionate about? * Hobbies are great, but hobbies that make money are better. * How he got into teaching school for the last 15 years. * All my hobbies are things that of course I am passionate about and enjoy. * If you're putting value out to the world, you're going to get something back. * The interesting thing with kids. * The best part about running for him is that when he listens to podcasts.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Mark Stephen Pooler. He is a radio presenter at the good intentions show on the UI Media network. And we've been connected for some time, and I love what Mark has been doing with his community.

He's helped Entrepreneurs create that mindset and belief system that makes their success a reality.

Mindset is something that all of us struggle with, it is something that is ingrained into us from a very young age, and to be able to change our mindset takes real effort.

Our Guest Mark Stephen Pooler * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-stephen-pooler * Website: contactmark.me (Company Website), markstephenpooler.com/ (Company Website)

Hacks to Take Away * How he's helping Entrepreneurs create that mindset and belief system that makes their success a reality. * How he overcome totally bullied through his childhood. * How he slowly started to rebuild his life from work on his mindset. * How his entrepreneurial journey started. * How he was introduced into opportunity in network marketing. * How he had an incredible up and down journey highs lows. * About being open-minded and building great relationships.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Courtney Harring. She's a co-founder at Med Snake Media, and she has been running this full-service growth and billing company with her co-founder Shaneé Moret. She's got a fantastic story. We had a chance to chat earlier in the green room, and I've known her for over a year. It has been amazing to watch her journey and growth come full circle. She's been working on some fantastic things. And I'm super excited to have her on the podcast to share her journey.

Our Guest Courtney Harring * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/courtney-harring-95917496 * Website: medsnakemedia.com (Company Website)

Hacks to take Away * There's a lot of things that you get from school, but I also think that people with creative minds need to also be cultivated. * How she got into social work as her profession. * How she completely changed everything in her life. * Hardcore marketing for a health care f

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On the Mindfulness Meditation Monday, I talk about the importance of time allocation. And a shout out to some awesome folks that I met on my drive in DC and VA over the weekend.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Amanda Parker. She is a business owner and abstract artist. She's been passionate about composition photography, game design, coding, lighting, UI, UX, video editing, and storyboarding. When I read her bio on LinkedIn, It felt like I was reading about myself. I got to connect with her through her artwork on Instagram. I was blown away by the level of creativity that went into her drawings, so I reached out and asked her to be a guest on the podcast and share her journey as well as talk about her many talents.

Amanda introduced me to a few concepts that I absolutely loved, from the 90-day hack to the guy who introduced Inktober to the world 10 years ago.

Our Guest Amanda Parker * Youtube: ArtistAmandaParker * Twitter: Artistaparker * Website: artistamandaparker.com * Instagram: @artistaparker * Facebook: fb.me/ArtistAmandaParker

Hacks to Take Away * How she got into her passion for composition photography, game design, coding, lighting, UI, UX, video editing, storyboarding. * Finding out her level of creativity. * Physics is always something she really loved. * She experienced a lot of different techniques and materials. * How she gets into full-time art lessons. * Started collecting art supplies, kind of always loved cranz and all the different colors. * She was a kind of a natural leader.

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In this bonus episode I go over what's happening this coming week and talking about Gary Vee and his hour long talk in Australia this past August 2019.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Matthew Gagnon. He's a mindset coach, keynote speaker and believes in comeback stories. After selling his soul to the corporate lifestyle for the past 15 years, he was basically selling his soul to the corporate lifestyle, missing birthday parties, family events. holidays. And he made a decision to get out of that and create something that would fulfill his life and make him more. It's just like you and I right. So I'm, I'm so thankful. I'm so honored to have Matt here on the podcast. Matt, thank you so much for coming on.

Our Guest Matthew Gagnon * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mattgagnon1 * Email: matt@lifestorycoaching.net * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt.gagnon2

Hacks to take Away * How he made a decision to get out of the corporate lifestyle and create something that would fulfill his life. * How he got a great-paying job. * How hormone insufficiency affects his life. * How he overcomes being diagnosed with several rare autoimmune disorders and some neurological issues. * How he battled depression and mental health issues from time to time. * A career that provided him with a six-figure salary. * How he started doing a ton of self-discovery work.

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I've been recording my thoughts and valuable insights that I've gathered after listening to books, speeches and content I've been consuming to help grow my business. And I finally figured there has to be a better way to share those insights.

I introduce to you the Mindfulness Meditation Mondays or how I like to call them "Mindless Mondays" This is the first of many episodes publishing on Mondays.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Michael Whitlow. He owns and operates vetbuilder.com He's a Veteran and a Marine. But what's really interesting is that he also studied culinary arts, meaning he cooked food for a living! I met Michael Whitlow through the Champions group on Facebook by Donnie Boivin, and we've been chatting back and forth open the importance of being present on the social media front. So we had some conversations over the phone and I was like, we totally kicked it off, where have you been alive?

Michael Whitlow can be reached via http://vetbuilder.com and through his many social presences also linked to on the website. Thanks for tuning in! Enjoy the show.

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In this episode, I get to speak with an award-winning woman empowerment coach, a best selling author of a stage of their own, Altovise Pelzer.

She was encouraged to write at the age of eight by her grandmother, and She later found that developing a love of writing would get her through many difficult situations.

She founded the World Voice League and has been the host to the speakeasy podcast for a few years. Now. We connected a few months ago, and Altovise was generous enough to send me a birthday wish on LinkedIn.

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Altovise Pelzer * Instagram: worldvoiceleague * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/worldvoiceleague * Website: altovisepelzer.wordpress.com * Twitter: AltovisePelzer

Hacks to take Away * An award-winning woman empowerment coach. * Her grandmother encouraged her to write at the age of eight. * How she found that developing a love of writing would get her through many difficult situations. * How she became a victim of molestation and someone who has been homeless. * How she goes through the whole process of separation or divorce. * Something amazing happened on her trip. * Learning to be okay with saying no and to be okay with walking away.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Philip Morgan. Now I've been following Philip's story for over a year and I've been reading his PMC daily emails, and we had a chat last year. I was introduced to him by my good friend Fuad Kamal, who was also a guest on this podcast. On the PMC emails, I've been getting so much value. I like the way he thinks, and that's one of the reasons why I brought him on the podcast.

Our Guest Philip Morgan * Website: https: //philipmorganconsulting.com , positioningcrashcourse.com (Philip Morgan Consulting) * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/philipmorgan * Twitter: Philip_Morgan * Email: philip@philipmorganconsulting.com

Hacks to take Away * Find out what are the marketable skills he has. * Plenty of room for him to grow as a self-employed person. * How he got closer to something he could call a success story. * People will pay for once they understand how to value it. * Get funding for your idea. * Find out interesting things he has done recently. * Why he spent a lot of time on video calls with his clients.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Mario Castelli. He's a driven passionate individual that views the world through Kaleidoscope vision.

We're going to dig a little bit more on what that all means. He is a recent graduate with a degree in English and History. He has a ton of experience with children both in special needs child inclusion, mainstreaming with individual education programs, as well as applied behavior analysis and generalize classrooms.

He is a passionate writer and he's been doing a ton of writing on Odyssey network.

Our Guest Mario Castelli * Website: theodysseyonline.com/user/@mariocastelli * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarioC.41994

Hacks to take Away * A passionate individual that views the world through Kaleidoscope vision. * How he does a ton of production writing on the Odyssey network. * What are his real-life experiences? * He challenged readers to see things have forced them to get out of their comfort zone. * We all have different shapes, designs, and colors. * How he understood people on a much deeper level on an emotional level. * How to be responsible for your actions.

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I get to speak Emmy award-wining producer, best-selling author, and a marketing expert. He has written for Mashable, Fast Company, Inc.com, the Huffington Post, AOL, and others. He has co-authored some of the best-selling books with Jack Canfield, Dan Kennedy, Robert Allen, and many leading experts from around the world.

Our Guest Greg Rollet * Website: http://gregrollett.com * Instagram: @gregrollett * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregrollett

Hacks to take Away * Let's find out how he became an award-winning producer, best selling author, and marketing expert. * How to be the best version of ourselves. * Selling 10s of thousands of records on his own. * How to have some self-motivation. * One step at a time without losing sight of where you want to go. * Learning to stop consumption and start creating. * There's a difference in that in active consumption versus passive consumption.

Greg Rollet can be reached via social media @gregrollett or through his website: http://gregrollett.com. He's the author of the Ambitious Planner and has built some really cool tools for you to get started in the video space.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jake Jordan. He solves growth challenges for cause driven organizations. He's the founder and co-host for the unlearn show, an amazing show that started over a year ago and they are breaking bad habits and building new ones. He's been a hobbyist, consultant for strategy and has been helping solve organizational challenges around communications.

Our Guest Jake Jordan * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakejordan/ * Twitter: jakejordan * Instagram: media @jakejordan or @baldjake

Hacks to Take Away * What a lot of successful people do, is they hit a wave at the right time, and they'd have the right experiences. * How he solves growth challenges for cause-driven organizations. * How to break bad habits and build new ones. * How he got into marketing communication roles. * Why does he love the lessons that fitness teaches him? * He loves helping people, getting a spark or if they have a spark pushing them forward or giving momentum to people are unleashing momentum for people. * How he has more hobbies so that he could work on more things in his business.

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In this Episode, we get to speak with Marissa Cali. I met her through LinkedIn, and what really pulled me towards her was the fact that she's a font nerd. Being a font nerd just means that she has have a very keen eye and she can tell if the font being used is the correct way. I decided to bring her on the podcast and since she's also a social media strategist and us being entrepreneurs and hobbyists and we love to learn people's journeys, and how they got here and how we can use some of their knowledge to better ourselves. And you know, and on top of that, build a new connection.

She can be reached at http://allthesocial.com

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In this episode, I get to speak with Bo Wernick. He's the CEO and Chief Engineer at Theta Composites. How did I meet Bo? Well, I am part of Nova labs a maker space here in Reston, Virginia. And in the space of hacking things together and making the passion of their hobbies and building stuff. Bo stepped forward and said I'd love to chat about. And as I learned, and with the conversation with him last week, he is a design engineer, a business developer, and specializing in composite structures and autonomous systems. Those are some of the things that his company does. I was totally blown away. Because these are some of the things that have jumped in and out of for the past four years. Building an Iron Man suit with foam core, and then started looking at 3d printers, then looking at all the Kickstarter projects for 3D printers which weren't going to be available for 6-10 months. But at a maker space, they already have 3d printers for you to use, and Bo has had good experience with these. I'm super excited to have this conversation around building, inventing and tinkering with Bo and share it with you.

Our Guest Bo Wernick * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aerotech106 * Website: ForwardSweptEnterprises.com (Company Website), aurora.aero (Company Website)

Hacks to take Away

How he got to where he is today.
Making products for people to buy versus making a research project to prove something to NASA.
How he started doing commercial drone parts for startups that were selling new drones or new drone equipment.
The hardest part about this drone issue is that the people who want to follow the rules are having all these rules to follow.
It's being able to do things like fix stuff when it breaks or understand why things work and how to solve problems.
The act to finish projects, you can always jump around half the project is a full learning experience nonetheless.
How he began into the journey of running his own composites team company.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Donnie Boivin. He does not need an introduction. He's got one of the top 200 podcasts on iTunes called Donnie's Success Champions. I've learned so much amazing stuff with him, through him through the podcast through the groups that I'm with him and it's like why am I not interviewing this guy? Donnie is full of amazing information, amazing knowledge and I'm so blessed to be part of his network and to finally have him on the podcast.

We get to learn about what it takes to be a champion, and how to launch a successful business along with an engaging podcast.

Our Guest Donnie Boivin * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/donnieboivin * Websites: DonnieBoivin.com (Company Website), donnieboivin.com/success-champion-networking/ (Success Champion Networking),feeds.simplecast.com/BUSzsVi3 (RSS Feed) * Twitter: DonnieBoivin

Hacks to take Away * How he got into one of the top 200 podcasts called success champions. * The crazy route was a route that he didn't recommend for anybody to do what he did. * He represented upwards of 65% of the entire company from the sales that generated. * How he had some pretty cool successes and some early wins. * How podcasting saved their business. * How he helps businesses and individuals launch their shares and become profitable podcasters. * How he learned to get out from behind the computer and actually grow a business versus doing all the stuff working in the business.

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Welcome to another Monday Breakdown.

Last week we got to hear from Candice Fathi she talks about how to access your limbic brain and utilize your genius,

Eleanor Brick speaks about her passion as an illustrator and following your dreams to open up opportunities.

Then Hani Mourra talks about the power of software and how to build applications to solve your own problems while helping others in the process

Lastly on Friday you got to Hear from Jordan Gross on reaching your cloud nine moments through exploration.

I’ve enjoyed spending the hours with these amazing guests and always look forward to getting feedback from my audience in what they got to learn from the stories of my guests.

Here at Hacks & Hobbies I try my best to cover as much information as possible to get the back story from my guests. We have an everlasting record of interviews with these guests. This week we have another set of guests that have fantastic stories to share. We’re constantly looking for overnight successes, but what it really takes is consistent work towards what you’re passionate about.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jordan gross. He's an executive coach at Cloud Nine living it two times author three times founder and a TEDx speaker. He reached out to me through LinkedIn saying that he's on an amazing journey to be on 90 podcasts this summer or 2019. I'm honored to bring him on the here and learn his journey on how he discovered this new found love for cloud nine living.

Our Guest Jordan Gross * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordangross9 * Websites: journeytocloudnine.com/ (Personal Website), benbellabooks.com/ (Company Website),mindcafe.co/ (Company Website) * Twitter: Getting_COMFY

Hacks to take Away

How he explores his curiosities, and dive into new experiences and opportunities.
He ultimately had to learn the hard way that passionate hobbies can often be separated.
Why he continues to write and share messages of positivity and optimism and happiness and really finding meaning and purpose throughout a life.
Exploring curiosities, and immersing yourself in different things is a way to lead yourself onto that journey.
People out there who you love, are interested in something, then it motivates you more to love and explore that thing as well.
Published his first book in January 2018.
You have to step outside of your comfort zone and do things that scare you and do things that you're afraid of.

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Our Guest Hani Mourra * LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/hanimourra * Twitter : hanimourra * Websites: repurpose.io (Company Website), hanimourra.com (Personal Website)

Hacks to take Away * Being a techies software guy. * He started blogging about the video, because that was his passion. * How he got into blogging, understanding SEO and the video market, and building a little bit of an audience. * He had a passion for video and skillset for engineering coding architect things. * How he had the biggest mistake turned into the best thing that ever happened. * How he got lessons that kind of helped him get confidence and also get comfortable launching another software. * Whenever you're up to something that excites you, just go for it.

In this episode, I get to speak with Hani Mourra. He's the creator and founder at repurpose.io. Repurpose enables you to automatically publish audios and videos to multiple platforms. I discovered Hani through Engel Jones. He's got this really cool vibe around him and hence I connected with him. Hani's been doing content marketing, automation, live video, and podcasting over the years. I'm all about content marketing and automation. So check out the journey of how Hani came to create his amazing software Repurpose.io

Hani can be reached his website: https://hanimourra.com/ and through social media on his website.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Eleanor Bick. She's a German freelance author and illustrator. And I got to follow some of her amazing illustrations on Twitter. She's been posting some really fantastic illustrations of Pokemon related comics. I was super fascinated with the level of detail and the level of clarity in these illustrations. And to top it all off she did a little short tv trailer on the bee's knees. So I had to get in touch with her and bring her on the podcast, talk about beekeeping, illustrations and how she got to be so good at her craft.

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Our Guest Candice Fathi * LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/candice-fathi * Website: marvelvillage.com (Company Website) * Email: themarvelvillage@gmail.com

Hacks to take Away * Talking about the mind and how it is so powerful, and we can make it do whatever we want * The more that we are authentically ourselves, the more that we are just uniquely awkwardly weirdly, operating on our own vibration. * An infant's brain is actually more powerful than a supercomputer. * Children have just a wonderful capacity, their EQ is just higher than ours, capacity, to love to forgive, to have empathy to respond gracefully. * All the things that are vulnerable. So they're very courageous. That is where the golden ticket is. That's the game changer. * Children have the humility to learn from everything. They can learn from above, they can learn from bees, they can learn from animals, they can learn from plants. Children are really amazing. * The genius part of our brain or even be able to take in the information into the prefrontal where we do the reading, the writing, the judgment, the arithmetic, the higher thinking, we need to have those alarm systems turned off. Otherwise, you can't enter the house.

In this episode, I get to speak with Candice Fathi. She's a dynamic TEDx speaker. And I had the opportunity to experience her dynamic presentation at the TEDx Ashburn in 2019. Learning from her about the limbic brain blew my mind. After all, I am a person that loves to talk about the mind and how it is so powerful. Once we have the power we can make it do whatever we want. Listening to the talk I was super amazed and had goosebumps. Hence I decided to bring her on to the podcast and share with my audience, the powerful information about the limbic brain here.

She can be reached at http://marvelvillage.com and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-fathi/

Her TEDxAshburn talk is now available on Youtube through this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiKq8VfqstU

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Welcome to another Monday Breakdown.

Last week we got to hear from

Mark Metry - How to become an evolved version of yourself.
Kris Macchiarola - How to create a humanized company and leaders.
Holli Shan - How to talk with other beings
Bonnie Marie William - How to follow your dreams and become a superhero!

This Week we’ll be talking with a dynamic TEDx speaker, an illustrator and author with natural talents, a developer turned entrepreneur and a life coach starting a brand new movement.

How to hack procrastination into a productivity hack. Check out the episode for a short summary which is based on this article by Justin Pot from Zapier: https://www.fastcompany.com/90375631/i-turned-my-procrastination-habit-into-a-productivity-hack

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In this episode, I get to speak with Bonnie Marie Williams. She's a voice actor at vo superhero. She is the ultimate superhero, and voiceover superhero. And she's got an amazing journey that we're about to learn about. She's got a bachelor's degrees in theatre arts and acting concentration, and she's into a lot of cool things that I wish I had the opportunity to get into.

Our Guest Bonnie Marie Williams * Twitter: https://twitter.com/vo_superhero * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vosuperhero/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vosuperhero/

Hacks to take Away * When somebody telling you that you are not good enough is one of the biggest motivators if you can turn it into that. * Sometimes you just need to see that it can be done. And then after that, it's like everything just picked up like I hit bottom but bounced back. It's been going well ever since. * Everything takes longer than you think it will, you're not going to be an overnight success. * Raised with superheroes and comic books, and also musical theater and the space program. * She was always involved in theatre, and always writing her own plays. * There are people who have your best intentions at heart, but they still want you to try to be realistic. * She has been in jobs where her heart wasn't in it. And she could tell because she would just come home all the time exhausted. Because she’s putting in all that energy for something that doesn't make her happy. Find out how she found a way out from being exhausted and unhappy.

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In this episode, I get to speak with a TEDx speaker, Holli Shan. I had the opportunity to attend TEDx Ashburn my first attendance ever to such an event. It was also the very first TEDx in Ashburn with a growing community of speakers their first-ever and she was one of the first speakers to speak about her passion and what she's been doing with her life. She comes from a background of animal communication and has experienced with human communication, which she then translated to just, you know, basically, she's an animal whisperer. And listening to her story. And during her journey, I was just totally blown away.

Our Guest Holli Shan

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hollishan
Website: compassionspeaks.com (Company Website)
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Hacks to take Away * She became an animal communicator because she wasn't completely understanding her own pets. Gravitated towards animals more so than other people. * When someone is able to solve their own problem and also has that passion for this thing that they do, then they can go out and bring it to a worldwide stage. * Her mission is to bridge the gap of understanding between people and their animal companions. Because once we can bridge that gap, we can have a happier home. * You can never really open a door gracefully by battering it down. It's like, you can't beat the point into someone else's head. If someone is that rigid, you have to at least give them the invitation to walk through that door. * It's definitely been an incredible journey working with the animals, and just working with them, and the whole thing of also getting to working with yourself, because there's a whole evolution that goes on and working within the species. * Trauma is anything that could have happened, anything that caused enough of a shock, anything that caused a terror. * When you're working with your animals when you're dealing with your animals. If you're having a hard time, it is okay to be honest with them, because you're coming from an authentic place, and they're willing to work with you there.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Kris Macc. She's a speaker, author and consultant, with an upcoming book coming out hashtag no approval needed. She helps corporations and companies be better emotionally equipped to deal with or have a good way of a balance with employees and having that emotion because a lot of the times companies feel like they are robotic. They're just looking for that bottom line. So Kris here helps those companies be emotionally intelligent companies and leaders, so they can run companies that are humanized.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Mark Metry host of humans 2.0 podcast, his podcast has been featured on Forbes, Huffington Posts, Inc, and listed in the top 20 and growing podcasts for 2019 on the NASDAQ. And I've had the privilege of connecting with him back in 2018. September, have been following his journey and engaging with him on LinkedIn and Facebook. And this dude is the genuine deal, man. He's got it. I love it. And I'm so happy and excited to bring him onto the podcast.

Our Guest Mark Metry

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mark-metry
Website: markmetry.com (Personal Website) , markmetry.com/humans-2-0-podcast (Podcast)
Twitter: VUDreamOfficial

Hacks to take Away * With the usage of technology and the different advancements, we have the capacity to expand our minds and evolve in ways that are only captured in dreams and movies. * When you gain more energy, that enables you to experience life on many different other dimensions that then enable your mind to give you the possibility that there was something more for you. * The number one thing you have to do is take responsibility. The second thing you should do is take action. Number three is just finding a way. That's an endless like, that might seem overly simple to somebody, but that's all you need. * If you got in an accident, it's still your responsibility. It's not your fault, if you had left five minutes earlier, you wouldn't be in an accident. And take action. * Change your state, and then your mind will automatically make that a habit. So all you gotta do is change your state and you immediately in that new state of mind that you want to be in to move forward. * It doesn't matter where you are, doesn't matter what you're doing. If you view it as important enough, and you prioritize it, you've got to just find a way to do it. * Donald Souza quoted “mental toughness is waking up every single day and doing the same thing.” And there's definitely a point where that can be a bad thing.

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Welcome back to another Monday breakdown, it's week #27 and we’re heading towards the end of the year. Summer has started off pretty good. But I have no idea where all of these rains are coming from. I mean seriously questioning the seasons right now. We had a jam packed week of some really awesome conversations with our guests on the podcast starting with Ashely Ann Jones on Tuesday as she walks us through how to use social media to grow your business. Rob Pearson talks about how to market, build and work on your business, Tom Malloy details and gives us a low down on how to approach and close investors for your film, with having raised over 25 million and an author of BankRoll, he knows whats up. Then Lila Smith gives us a sneak peak into her journey and how to say things better with ways to craft an accurate message for your audience. This week is full of some of the biggest names in podcast and voiceover, with experts that can communicate with our pets and an inspiring author and speaker telling us how you don’t need any approval to go get what you want. Link to Feel Three Project on Indiegogo https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/feel-three-virtual-reality-motion-simulator--2

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In this episode, we get to chat with the fabulous Lila Smith, she started a brand new way of thinking and messaging platform called, say things better. For the first time ever she talks about her journey that’s not available on any other podcast. The story of Lila Smith as she goes from Theater to Coaching to developing a system that helps you say things better. So come back on Friday to check out Lila’s episode and learn to say things better.

Our Guest Lila Smith

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lilasmith
Website: instagram.com/lilalasagna/ (Personal Website) , saythingsbetter.com (Company Website)
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Hacks to take Away * Collaborations are the milestones, the stepping stones to bigger and better things. * The collective wisdom is sometimes easier to hear than the wisdom in our heads like you probably knew about stuff you could have been focusing on. But to hear a whole group of people reinforcing it. That's really powerful. * Everything happens for a reason and the opportunities that are in our life or put there whether it's by God, or by chance. * We all have one life, and lots of different pieces of experience that might seem desperate, they might seem like they're all over the place but we each are the through-line in our story. * it almost doesn't matter what the words are through this part of it. it's just the way you're going to make someone feel with your communication. So being intentional about those things. * If you make your voice go higher here and then lower here, it will sound more interesting. * If you want to have an impact on someone, if you want to have an influence, at that moment, you have to be intentional this way about your communication.

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I get to speak with Tom Malloy. He's an actor, writer and producer. I had the opportunity to attend his workshop at the VIP film and TV summit here in Northern Virginia. And I learned a lot of amazing things about the movie business, especially from the production side of things. Tom has raised over 25 million dollars on indie films over the years and in this episode he talks about his experience into film making and his journey. He's the author to Bankroll the book.

Our Guest Tom Malloy

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Instagram: tommalloy
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Websites: trickcandle.com / imdb.com/name/nm0540176 / tommalloy.com / glasshousedistribution.com / tommalloycomedy.com

Hacks to take Away * If you're really committed, you should start taking those steps. And you know, making your own movie starting to play, sooner or later thaT you realize, Oh, crap, that's all I'm doing. And now you're 100% in the movie business. And that's a great feeling beautiful. * Planning is always the key to future success or future, that if you had more of an idea first going in, maybe it wouldn't have got so it changed up. * I started reading books and PDFs and playing and playing and playing. Now that was 2009. It says, and now it's almost 10 years later. And it's like, every tournament I walk into, I'm considered one of the top players one. And it's like, I won the Reno Poker Tour Celebrity Invitational two years ago, that's the one I used to host. * What I love about it is that I played a lot, many celebrities, and people respect me now. Because here it is. If you would see me at first, but I'm playing and I had no idea what I was doing to now completely different stories. * A tip for anybody is to make something that's really funny. And hopefully, it'll capture the Zeitgeist and get in front of the right people. * Life would be an interesting one. And now the problem with that, it was always kind of a fun game to play. But the problem with the game of life was that if you had to follow certain paths. * I enjoy living and the adventure of new things every day and so I'd say that what I would choose is probably your life for games.

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We get to talk with a good friend, Robert Pearson. I met Rob Pearson, back at work at web visible This was many, many years ago. And we stayed connected over the years. I noticed that he’s running an awesome company working on some of the concepts that I myself aspire to some day. We get to talk about marketing, building business, and the difference between working in the business vs on the business.

You can get in touch with Rob over at Rareview.com.

And through his social media: "80% of our lives should be giving back"

Our Guest Rob Pearson

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertpearson/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/pearson17
Twitter: https://twitter.com/robsreason

Hacks to take Away * Launched a company with his brothers called Tad to Ben, which was a full social network for tattoo enthusiasts. * He was able to excel because he loves the work that he does. But the structure of the corporate world never really fit for. How I looked at innovation and how I looked at the things that motivated him and how he wanted to move forward in his career. * Getting a little bit of that entrepreneurial bug early on, kind of let in, in kind of seeing the other side of it, the experience in the corporate world side of it. * As we all know, in the agency world, working with clients has its own different challenges. But when you're your own boss, it's a whole different experience. * So we had a really good treasure trove of clients, we could go after and really scale-out the marketing and brand side of our house, the Creative Advertising piece. And so you had built itself up to be pretty great and have a pretty great reputation. * I didn't want to spend 20 years at a company getting paid to not do the work that I was super passionate about. * Because I think building connections to moving forward is first to brand essential, especially when you're a freelancer or when you're running your own business.

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We get to speak with Ashley Ann Jones. She's a professional speaker, a social media strategist, a business builder, an award-winning event designer, she has been using social media to grow her audience to grow her business. And to make an impact in the world. I got to meet her through LinkedIn. And I really liked what she was doing with social media strategy.

Our Guest Ashley Ann Jones

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kingashleyann
Websites: AshleyAnnsEvents.com (Company Website) , ashleyannsevents.com/apps/blog (Blog), bit.ly/KingAshleyAnn (Products & Services)

Hacks to take Away

I earned a few hundred bucks while I'm still in college. But that's the first time the little light bulb went off inside of my brain that I could get paid to do something that I was just naturally good at, and that I actually enjoy.
I was spending 40 $50,000 a month, which is relatively small when you think about advertising. But when you're just starting out, that's a lot of money. So I was doing all of this stuff and I was getting cons but it was like very inconsistent.
I have been taking these little classes online and learned a little bit about email marketing and stuff like that. But I still hadn't connected the dots of how that would work for me.
Facebook cost me absolutely no money.
I've been spending thousands of advertising and nothing had.I wouldn't get anything consistent. So really just kind of sparked it to really make me start diving deeper into social media marketing is like 10 years ago.
I started establishing myself more as a resource online. So instead of just trying to showcase my work, which I would always show my word, I would just start basically storytelling before it became a thing. Content marketing is a big thing. It wasn't just to start showing people like my room or what things look like before.
And if you can start the process of being consistent and kind of putting a little bit of structure to your content, you will get a gigantic return, because it's all about establishing yourself as a resource at the end.

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Welcome back to another Monday breakdown, it's week #26 that means we have the same number of weeks left to go and we’re on top of the hump! I can absolutely believe half the year is over.

Last week we got to speak with Jonathan Stark as talks about podcasting, how to use your brains to ditch the hourly mentality. Toni Bubb gives us an overview on how to life life to the fullest by loving yourself. Eric Didier shows us how to tell our stories through video and share it with the world. And on Friday Krista Mollion we get to learn about her journey as well as the intro to her new program “The Sassy Method”

This Week we have some amazing people on the podcast, Ashley Ann Jones, Rob Pearson, Tom Malloy and Lila Smith.

Thanks so much for listening to the Breakdown, Come back tomorrow to listen to Ashley Ann Jones and learn how to grow your audience with social media and grow your business.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Krista Mollion, she's an avid learner like myself, an entrepreneur, a LinkedIn Localhost, and a top truth teller. She's worked in a program and product management capacity for many years and is launching a brand new mindset initiative called "The Sassy Method." I met her through the social media platforms and got to get to know a little bit about her prowess. She's here to spread positivity one smile at a time.

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In this episode, we get to speak with Eric Didier, he brought his expertise of video creation from Youtube and Twitch to LinkedIn and inspired an entire generation into telling their stories through passion on video. I was introduced to Eric through LinkedIn videos, and I was utterly blown away. I reached out, connected, and watched Eric grow his audience and influence with videos. This led to him forming a production house with Quentin Allams and other seasoned video and content creators.

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Toni Bubb, she's a professional lover of life, a creative innovator, visionary and a fantastic all-around individual. Through her videos and mindset, I was inspired by her compassion. She's an advocate for human sustainability in the workplace, meaning she's on a global mission to reduce job-related stress and shift workplace culture with God, self-transformation, and FUN!

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He wrote a fantastic book: called "Hourly Billing is Nuts" back in 2016. And he's got a great podcast called ditching hourly. I absolutely love what he's talking about, I felt that same pain, living in a world where you are masked as an hourly employee, rather than using your mind to do the job that you brought in to do, instead, you are counted in as a worker using your hands. Ever since listening to the podcast, this mindset has stuck with me. So check out the podcast on Tuesday and learn how to use your mind and ditch the hourly mentality.

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Welcome back to another Monday breakdown, it's week #25 that means we have 27 more weeks to go in 2019. We're so close to the middle of the year! I still can't believe half the year is almost over. We've celebrated the longest day of the year on Friday, June 21. But if you live in Washington DC, the latest sunsets will start on the day after the solstice the 22nd.

The longest day also brings an essential question to light "What is the Stonehenge" Que the song from Stonehenge by Ylvis. It is a marvelous prehistoric monument built with Huge stones weighing over several tons.

There we have it the longest day of the year, so many more days and weeks to go. Lets recap on who you got to listen to last week on the podcast: Shelley Allen told us about how to organize our thoughts before we start to write our book. Quentin Allams discussed the dedication of our life's story to build our brand awareness. Falguni Katira gave us tips on how she helps gain confidence when going back to work after spending time raising our children. And finally, Andrew Katers delved into the inner workings of what it takes to be an actor, martial artist, and extremely humble.

The trailer to John Wick HEX looks impressive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nEwjqisgGY and if you're so inclined pre-order the game for your PC or MAC: https://epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/johnwickhex/home

A lot of you guys might've seen him in a favorite show where he was a prince, others have seen him saving the world one way or another. From the historic west to the futuristic time traveling to save the world. Or by fighting alien bad guys by giving them a little sneeze and infiltrate their defense mechanism. He's taught us the true meaning of finding happiness through struggle and by giving up his organs as he meets his potential donors. I mean the list can keep going on. But he's been in one part or another in your life.

He's a father of two and a husband to a lovely woman. I'm sure you've probably figured out who this man was that came in my dreams. Listen to the episode to find out who it is!

Saturday morning, I enjoyed an adventurous bike ride, listen to the episode to learn of all the fun things related to road biking, route mapping, and other things that could go wrong.

Check out the ride on Strava here:

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Check out the movies WonderPark and InsideOut if you haven't seen them already.

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Thanks so much for listening to the Breakdown, Come back tomorrow to listen to Jonathan Stark, and I talk about how to get away from hourly rates, building the business and talking freelancer hours.

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In this episode I get to talk to my good friend Andrew caters isn't, is terrible. And I met him back in Colorado. He was he was doing this short film short TV series called the anomaly. And I got to do some behind the scenes videos. And he since then we just went different directions. He's in LA now and I'm in Virginia. But I still kept in connection with him. And I was like, hey, I want to bring him to the podcast because he's into the film industry. And I love moviemaking and filmmaking, photography, and being one of them.

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Today, our guest is Falguni Katira. She is a brand, or a purpose based marketer. I met her through many social media. And we've got a really awesome human connection. We've got really cool stories between us and wanted to bring her on to the party caste and hurt, you know, listen to her story she's been doing. She's doing some awesome things in the community. And I was like, this is something that we love, enabling normal humans, everybody into helping each other. And she's got an awesome story. So we'll do any thanks so much for coming on to the podcast.

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In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Quentin alums. I met Quentin are connected with him through LinkedIn, and have been following his journey. He is an amazing, amazing influencer, a content creator, a just an overall awesome human being. He is also the CEO and co founder of urban misfit adventures, he spent a lot of time building the company and interviewing some amazing minds on the planet. And he also has a amazing new podcast, well, rebranded podcast strange on purpose.

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Starting off Tuesday with Shelley Allen, I met her through Erol’s LinkedIn MasterEEE Facebook group and she’s helped me edit a few chapters for some of the books that I was part of. She’s been kind and generous in making my chapters sound natural and grammatically correct.

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Welcome back to another Monday breakdown, its week #24 that means we have 28 more weeks to go in 2019, Hacks and Hobbies is a podcast about life hacks and hobbies that I’ve tried out st one point in my life as well as some that I’m passionate about and growing them to make life enjoyable. Besides being a father of three kids and the age spread between them. There always comes a point when you want to almost automate some of the tasks so kids follow directions and we have a simpler life. But there’s a lot more to fatherhood and parenthood for that matter than just getting a kids to follow directions. It’s almost like a two way conversation and negotiation tactics that I’ve just gotta get good at.

So yeah hobbies and life hacks, we’ve focused a lot of hobbies and talked to a few guests over the last 6-8 months. We’ve had the chance to listen to stories and journeys from book authors, screen writers, film producers and directors, entrepreneurs in so many industries, marketing, animal whisperers, life, business and performance couching. It’s certainly a very rich and diverse playing field. But I keep coming back to video production, beekeeping and cycling.

With cycling I keep myself strong and limber, with beekeeping I have access to local and fresh honey and video production helps me focus on story telling and getting nitty gritty with video production specific gadgets, such as sliders, cranes, cameras and lighting gear.

Last week you got to hear some awesome guests with Julian Smit, David Burkus, Alan Wade and Mike Graham

This week we have some amazing ones!

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In this episode, we get to chat with Mike Graham, a podcast host to Pop Psych 101 a podcast on mental health in pop culture. On the podcast, he’s joined with a Licensed therapist Ryan Engelstad. His podcast takes a really unique look at movies from a mental health perspective. Mike talks about his journey as a podcaster and a movie enthusiast on this episode. I met Mike through the Anchor community on Facebook, and we got to chat about podcasting, movies, and many things in between. It was only justifiable to bring him on the podcast and have a full-fledged conversation on all the things we love.

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In this episode we get to listen to the journey of an Award-winning Author to the book “Awakening out of darkness” Alan Wade. I met him through the fantastic Magnetic Entrepreneur book series and group. He’s had the opportunity to tell his story in the book and share it with the world as he overcame darkness and trauma as a young child.

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In this episode, I get to talk with David Burkus, he talks about how to build communities, get good at communicating your purpose at networking events and being a podcaster himself, I get to learn about his journey and his approach towards podcasting. How it helped him become a better speaker and an author for several books over the years.

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In this episode I get to chat with Julian Smit, he started his career as a Multi-Faceted Marketer with a degree in psychology. He’s able to sympathize and empathize with his clients and companies in a way that most marketers don’t think about. We get to hear his incredible journey and how he came about founding multiple companies to forward the marketing cause.

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Last week was my birthday week, feels good to be alive and grateful to all the lovely folks that sent me birthday wishes.

You got to listen to some fantastic interviews last week from Ian Tolson, Judi Fox, Adam French and Kerry Heaps.

This week I have some fantastic guests with Julian Smit on Tuesday, David Burkus on Wednesday, Alan Wade on Thursday and Mike Graham on Friday.

Thanks for celebrating Eid last week on my birthday hope you had an excellent time.

Come back tomorrow for an awesome interview with Julian Smit.

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In this episode, I get to talk with Kerry Heaps. She’s been helping speakers find quality paid engagements as well as help them define their niche and get better at their own craft. She also a published for the Pageant Platform Magazine and many amazing business ventures. Being an entrepreneur and a speaker gives you the flexibility to spend more time with your family.

Enjoy this episode as Kerry tells us her story. She can be reached over at bookspeakrepeat.com on on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-kathleen-heaps-6783a6a6/

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In this episode, we get to speak with Adam French. He's the host and creator of the applying awareness podcast. He is pretty awesome dude. Through the 30 days of challenge videos challenge group that Rob has created for us. And I got to talk with him earlier this week and last week, and I was like, dude, we should totally Connect. Bring you on the podcast, you are your podcaster I'm a podcaster. Let's talk about podcasting.

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In this episode, I get to speak with the amazing Judy Fox, hashtag Fox rocks. She has been an amazing speaker and an inspiration to me and amazing creator, a LinkedIn video creator. And she's done some amazing, amazing stuff on LinkedIn, she is the premier go to person if you want to learn anything about making it huge on LinkedIn and social media, and lots of amazing stuff. So I was fortunate enough to be in some groups chatting with her and exchanging voice messages. And I was like, Hey, I would love to have you on the podcast. And luckily, I got lucky.

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He lives in my favorite state Colorado, I met Ian through podcast fb group where he’s aspiring to be a podcaster and we’ve been chatting it up about entrepreneurship as well as life journeys. He talks about growing up and loving skateboarding and almost went professional. He’s a coach and helps driven network marketers to be better leaders.

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Hello everyone, thanks so much for tuning back in! This is Week 22 and it is my birthday week, we only get these once a year of course! In this episode I get to give you an update on last weeks interviews as well as this weeks amazing interviews that's sure to help you get a better understanding to their journeys as well as how they like to spend their time with their hobbies, movies and tv shows.

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In this episode I get to speak with my good friend Ahmed Qureshi, he’s a longtime athlete and one of the top cyclists on our team velocipede cycling team. He has won multiple trophies for triathlons and bike races over the years, and he helps manage and setup cycling routes for our team as well as for our spring camps. He's ridden over 700 bike rides since he's been on Strava with over 22 thousands miles ridden.

He talks to us about cycling and healthy keto eating.

You can find his riding adventures in the outdoors on strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6363536

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In this episode I got to speak with my brother-in-law for a second time on this podcast, Omar Moinuddin, he's a good friend that helps me bounce ideas off of during the days. In fact he got me and my relatives into snow boarding many many years ago. I haven’t been snow boarding in quite sometime... He’s a software engineer which makes him an amazing artist as well, he can draw batman just through his simple pencil movements. He’s a father of 2 and recently completed the trifecta of the spartan races.

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In this episode I get to speak with my good friend Melissa Marie, she has turned around her life by losing weight, she tells us the biggest reason behind why she decided to make this change. A lot of the times the “WHY” is what will keep you going, and if that WHY isn’t strong enough, every action we take will become a fad. Check out this episode to learn Melissas stories and the actions she took to keep going in living a healthy lifestyle.

Her article on Women's Health Magazine can be read here: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a26364275/myfitnesspal-weight-loss-success-story/

Project rise can be found here: http://projectrisefitness.com where she's helping people attain their goals.

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In this episode I got to speak with Michelle Peña, she’s a social media consultant, videographer, writer and a storyteller. I met her through LinkedIn Local events and she’s been doing some amazing things on Linkedin building up connections and telling some really amazing stories. We have over 400 mutual connections on linkedin which goes to show that we’re in really good company. She tells us the story of how she got started and shares with us here on her very first podcast interview. She can be reached via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michymash/ and on Instagram @michymashup ——Sponsorship—— This podcast brought to you by our generous sponsors. It is hosted by Anchor and distributed to the many platforms available to you to listen on. If you’re interested in sponsoring this podcast please connect on the networks below. ——Connect Here!—— You can find Hacks & Hobbies on these popular social media networks: Facebook: fb.com/hacksandhobbies LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hacksandhobbies Instagram: instagram.com/hacksandhobbies Twitter: twitter.com/hacksandhobbies or through our website: hacksandhobbies.com

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This is the last week of may with way too many awesome things coming down the pike. Last week you got to listen to some really amazing folks. We learned about their journeys as well as learned some basics around video production and tools available to make your life super easy. Besides getting some knowledge and building some connections I also got to talk to some really cool people that have had experience in books published as well as in the process of getting there. Also some guests that have never been on a podcast before and found is super amusing to simply just talk about their favorite subjects with people they absolutely love.

We got to listen to Antoine Airoldi, Robert J Moore, Doug Cohen and Sonny Tannan.

This week, we get to listen to 4 more awesome guests: Michelle, Melissa, Omar and Ahmed Q.

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In this episode I get to speak with Sonny Tannan an international speaker, author, branding strategist and just an amazing gentleman to be friends with. He’s not only a content marketing creator, but also one of the first linkedin video creator, creating simple and focused videos on valuable and actionable steps to take with you!

Sonny Tannan can be found recording some awesome videos on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnytannan/

You can also check out the amazing book: Through the eyes of Om: Exploring Malaysia

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Through the Eyes of Om: Exploring Malaysia

In this episode I get to speak with Doug Cohen, he’s a product manager with passion for music and video. He’s been playing music as long as he’s been managing and planning products. I had the pleasure of working with him over the past few years and learned quite a lot, with some really great stories to share on the episode.

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In this episode I get to talk with Robert J Moore, founder and creator of the Magnetic Entrepreneur. He started out like most of us, but at one point in his life he had to face hard ships that created an unsurmountable desire to help others. He learned from the best and was able to pick himself up and create a life that only hard-work enables. Robert shares some deep knowledge and stories that helped him achieve greatness. He can be reached via LinkedIn, Facebook and on Amazon for through his Magnetic Entrepreneur books.

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In this episode I get to speak with Antoine Airoldi. He’s a ghost writer, author and a consultant who has helped entrepreneurs in the service industries start their own books. Antoine has been crucial in helping me get my chapters in some of the books that I myself am a co-author. He talks about his passion for writing and who inspired him to be in this business. We share our passion for Cycling and other cool hobbies.

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In this short episode, I want to share updates on the podcast, personal projects that I'm involved in regarding tv-commercials. Updates on beekeeping mentoring and my own bees. A plug to talk about Team Velocipede, Hacks & Hobbies being one of the sponsors to the cycling team as well as upcoming podcast interviews for your listing pleasure!

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A long over due update on what is going on with the podcast as well as the frequency of it, along with life changing events and realignment of what I aim to do the rest of the year and the direction I'm planning to head to.

Thank you so much for tuning in and listening.

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In this episode, I had the amazing opportunity to speak with best kept business secret. Marc Ford is the best kept business secret, he helps businesses utilize the secret in growing their market and reach new heights. We also get to learn what makes Marc tick and chat about some of his favorite things to do as in hobbies, movies and tv shows.

Marc can be reached through his website http://www.marcford.uk where you can also get an ebook on 101 Questions for Business Owners.

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In this episode, I was uplifted by the brilliant Farnoosh Brock. Coming from an engineering passion myself we connected through the mutual love of technology. We get to learn the journey surmounted by Farnoosh to build a brand around the serving mindset. Because not everyone loves to sell but to grow organically and build your business you absolutely need to get those sales. With Farnoosh's book and mindset we get to learn that there is another way!

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In this episode, I had the opportunity to speak with an Actor, Author, Speaker and a professional individual that helped me realized the quality of life is simply there for the taking. We not only have the power to make our day dreams a reality but he also has a book out that walks you step by step on how others have done it and how you can do it yourself. Michael J. Lyons was gracious enough to offer his time and take us through some of his life journey and share the wisdom. Being a child actor brought him great joy but then the real world takes over and we have to pick a job that'll help us "fit" in with the rest of the world, where we daydream almost daily. Michaels book "Set Yourself Free" is an amazing set of lessons that'll help you bring your daydreams into reality.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure to speak with Omozua Isiramen she is a NeuroCoach and we talked about magic that lives inside our heads. Our thoughts, our feelings they're all constructs of our minds and how we use our mind largely depends on the powers that control our destiny. She takes us through her journey from being a teacher to becoming a coach and a very specific coach at that. We also get to learn about the many hobbies she's tried and how becoming the motivator for others guided her to this path.

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In this episode, I get to speak with my good friend Ariel Margolis. An educator with over 20 years of experience and founder of E-Learning Solved. We connected through mutual connections and participated in the 30 days of videos challenge on LinkedIn. I learned a lot from Ariel over the past few months and decided to bring him on the podcast to learn even more. Our mutual love for education and teaching brought us closer together. Technology has come so far that it eclipses the education system in so many ways and it is only getting started.

The E-Learning Solved platform is a great start if you're looking to launch your own online course.

Ariel Margolis can be found on LinkedIn engaging with amazing content, or you can reach him through his website at elearningsolved.com

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In this special episode geared towards cycling, I get to chat with my good friend Fuad Kamal. He's been cycling for a very long time starting with various bike over the years, and then finally picking up the love of his life the Bianchi Steel bike a few years ago.

I met Fuad in 2016 as we shared similar interests in photography. We kept in touch during our bike rides and technology exploration. I learned and connected to many professionals through my connection with Fuad and this is a result of that long friendship with us talking about our experience towards road cycling.

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In this episode I got to speak with Russ Avery the Sustainability Marketing Guy, Eco Entrepreneur and just an amazing all around gentleman. We got to learn about his journey and what got him involved in this field of work. With a degree in languages he really didn’t want to deal with the jobs those languages take you towards. So he decided to forge his own path. We get to chat about some awesome topics around life, family, movies, hobbies and everything in between. Come join us on this journey through the eyes of Russ Avery. He can be reached at the following destinations: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/russavery

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In this episode I get to chat with my good friend Trey Tatro. I met him at a LinkedIn Local event almost a year ago and we’ve exchanged lots of awesome stories and lessons since then. We finally get to chat on my podcast and I get to learn the origin story and his latest project that’s gotten off the ground with Homeplete.

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In this episode I get to chat with Win Charles, a podcast, author of some of the best-selling books, and it was a great opportunity to go into the background of Win and hear her story and her journey towards success with becoming a writer and a podcaster among other awesome hobbies.

Listen in as she share her secrets to life.

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#tennis #snowboarding #mountianclimbing #author #podcaster #podcast #hacks #hobbies

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In this episode I'm just gonna drop in some lines dropping some words you know, the usual talking to myself so I think you've probably noticed is that we are lapsing and haven't posted any new episodes recently, and that's mainly because there's been some big changes that have come and it's kept me from keeping a proper schedule, but all that's going to change all that is changing and I'm planning on making sure that these episodes keep coming.

I do have a few interviews. They're coming through that have been monumental for my growth and I think it will be quite helpful for you as well to check them out.

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In this episode I got to chat with Keli Salem, She's passionate about learning, photography, woodworking and a content creator like myself podcasting, blogging and sharing her love for food, goals, big cats and many things. We had fun talking about our love for blogging, podcasting and the way it makes us feel.

You can reach Keli through her blog: lifestylewithkeli.com and check out her creative writing and tips.

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What is a funnel? Besides a funnel cake which is quite delicious, a funnel is a way to guide people through the buyer’s journey, from discovering more information to taking an informed action that genuinely benefits them. U2 definitely hasn’t found what they’ve been looking for, just kidding they found a lot of fans that absolutely love that song.

In this episode, Joseph Villarrubia and I chat about bicycles, skateboards, martial arts and many exciting technologies that go into devising a click funnel or a sales funnel, and how Joseph can spend several hours building and tweaking them.

It was a joy to speak with Joseph and we exchanged some really cool stories, so come join us on this journey and learn a bit about Joseph and his few tips on how to hack funnels.

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Last weekend, I got to chat with many awesome folks that'll be coming on the podcast in coming weeks. One of my good friends and brother-in-law Omar comes on the podcast and suggests that I can totally do a "how-to" on Cycling.

So in this episode I talk about the different types of bikes and bringing on a few cycling enthusiasts to talk about the subject.

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Back to beekeeping and an update on what is going on with my two hives.

A new class with brand new students learning about beekeeping. And whats to come this spring of 2019.

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In this episode, I talk about some of the many aspects of podcasting. From selecting a host, choosing your distribution platforms, where to record, how to publish, and then let people know that the podcast is available.

Highlight some of the topics that you're discussing in the podcast through social media.

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In what seems to be like a multi-year plan to get on the podcast Grayson Scott set in motion events that would make this interview possible and even get me to start a podcast talking about Queen Bees.

My very good friend Grayson Scott joins us on the Hacks and Hobbies podcast and talks about how he is making his hobby work for him and how he’ll help other aspiring indie-film makers follow his foot-steps in achieving nirvana.

Join Grayson and I as we get back to the basics of what it means to build-up a roster of technology, on film, 3d animation, sound design, music, graphics and beyond.

Grayson can be reached at www.lifeofgraysonscott.com

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I had the opportunity to speak with Kenyatta Turner an amazing individual focused on helping small businesses with affordable legal advise with passion for hobbies that use the left and the right brain.

She's not only creative, but also tech-savvy and loves to find out how things work.

You can connect with her on all of the social media as Kenyatta Turner. She's primarily on LinkedIn

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I’m excited to introduce on her first ever podcast episode Juliet Herman, she’s full of energy, care and wisdom. She’s a communication whisperer, founder of the 3EEE strategy and client champion. We get to learn about the 3EEE strategy and the underlying secret to what it means to have inner-happiness.

You can connect with Juliet on LinkedIn.

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I had the honor of speaking with my good friend Steve Sullivan. Being parents in this era is certainly a difficult task as we have to balance the work view with the view of a much more moral world that's somehow lost its value.

Steve and I talk about what it means to be a gentleman, what values and virtues can be found in a person that displays ultimate kindness.

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Hacks to Take Away * I help people look at their personal profile in terms of strengths and values, skills, personality, the things that make them unique, and also drive their decisions when it comes to things that they find enjoyment in terms of work or in relationships. * If you have conversations with your kids and find out what's really important to them. * Intellection allows you to look at different thoughts, pull them together, and you'd like to reflect on them. * Parents do not understand that the child has the strength to quickly adapt to different things and go different directions. And what parents often don't realize is, later on in life, that string may propel their child to become a great leader. * It's the artistic understanding of contrast of creating a focal point and various things like that, that are important in cover designs that the average person does not know. * People who have the learner strength, have an insatiable curiosity. * That confidence allows you to execute well. So it goes really well hand in hand with your execution strings.

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I was honored to have David Calvert, an upcoming novelist and author. He's the host of the amazing Car Thoughts with David. He's got some amazing episodes and we got to chat about his story and how he grew up I a very rich movie culture as well as a very creative imagination to be able to create lego sets.

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Last week you got to listen to some amazing guest, from personal development, technology tips, to public relations and podcasting tips with many topics in between.

What does it mean by Work/Life Balance? do you spend equal amount of hours for your work as you do for your life? Listen in to this episode to see where the conversation goes.

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I had the opportunity to speak with Justin, we talked about our motivations as entrepreneurs, and podcast hosts. He shares some very keen and elaborate marketing techniques on how to get your podcast in front of your audience. There’s an abundance of information that I myself can’t wait to implement for this podcast, and help others achieve success.

Someone mentioned some where that it is only in the dictionary where Success shows up before Work. So do the work to achieve the success that you’re mean’t to.

Justin can be reached via the GetChoGrindUp on Instagram and he’s on LinkedIn posting amazing videos full of wisdom.

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I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with the CEO of The Expert of Choice Marylyn King. She's kind and shares an abundance or knowledge on personal branding, being intentional in our messaging and creating content that not only serve us but also our audience.

She can be reached via LinkedIn and through her website theexpertofchoice.com

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I had the brilliant opportunity to speak with the entertaining Katy Dyzewska, she's a speaker, coach and builder of brands.

We got to dig in and learn how Katy arrived at her current success and we go back-in-time to discover some amazing underlying upbringings and strong moral foundation.

She can be reached on LinkedIn through her profile here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katydyzewska/ through her website https://katydyzewska.com, as well as the many social media platforms @katydedutainer on Facebook & Instagram.

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An Inventor of a product that was designed to decorate medical boots, she created a brand new space in the industry. No one had a clue that this was needed, but after several focus groups and su rveys she was able to launch this brand new product and bring it to the states.

She had to then figure out how to market the product as all the initial investment went into research & development. Christina became a do-it-yourself publicity expert and with her first year in the market she was able to get into 50 media outlets all for free.

How did she manage this? Check out the episode to learn more and create free PR for your own unique products and services.

Christina can be reached at PRforAnyone.com. She’s helped countless people find their publicity, wrote a book that’ll walk you step by step.

Look for @prforanyone on all of the social media to get in touch with Christina.

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With 20 years experience and an eye for aesthetically pleasing photos. David is an amazing photojournalistic photographer with 20 years of experience. With his daytime work as a Marketing guru, and passion for photography. We're speaking with expert who knows what is what.

Take a listen to my chat with David William Reeve in this episode.

Some of this amazing work can be seen here on Medium: https://medium.com/vantage/photo-essay-the-closing-of-californias-most-violent-juvenile-prison-cc83cd9eaf42

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I had the delightful opportunity to speak with Rob Howze, one of the most amazing and kind person I've met virtually in a very long time.

He pushed me to see myself as a professional like I never thought would be possible.

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I get to speak with Tyler Wagner the Head Honcho of AuthorsUnite.com.

He got the chance to Interview @GaryVee last year and got lucky enough to bring him on his podcast. Tyler Wagner has done an excellent job in creating an amazing community around his podcast The Business Blast podcast. He's managed to interview 1000 people in 10 months as of the publishing of this episode which is an amazing accomplishment. On this podcast we go deep into understanding his motives and how he managed to create such an amazing company around authors, publishing books and help market them.

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I had the absolute pleasure to meet Alexandra at my very first LinkedInLocal event here in Reston, VA. Although she couldn’t speak at the moment we communicated via Pen/Paper notes. The next day got to meet and learn about her story.

I decided to reach out and bring her on the podcast so we could learn a bit more about the Amazing Authentic Alex.

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Recorded in the wild, snow shoveling the driveway. I talk about the importance of being flexible and the duties of parenthood. The Ending might be abrupt, but it was a cold snowy day.

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I finally did it! Now to keep going and keep up with the training plan to getting better at riding my bike and hopefully getting stronger and ready for the 2019 season for riding my bike out on the road.

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In this episode I got to speak with a world known speaker on ADHD Kevin J Roberts, He’s an author, speaker, trainer and an expert on ADHD as well as a pioneer in treatment of Cyber Addiction. We go into some of the details on Kevin’s book on Oscar Schindler in his latest book Schindler’s Gift, How One Man Harnessed ADHD to Change the World. Kevin can be reached via his website: http://kevinjroberts.net where you can learn about his many books, coaching and other amazing resources. #author #trainer #speaker #hobbyist

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Happy New Year! Welcome to a brand new season of Hacks and Hobbies! In this episode I talk about all the amazing things planned for this year. A shout out to Experts on Stage's launch of ExpertsonStage.com and a brand new a webinar on the book "This Is Marketing by Seth Godin" reviewed by my good friend Erol Ertumen of LinkedInMasterEEE facebook group featuring Stacey J. Moore.

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I give an update on the Apiary and how the hives are doing. Next steps and what to expect from the upcoming year.

Thank you for all of the support and care! I've finally hit 5K listens, aiming to reach more audience in 2019.

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I met Danny through a Kickstarter project that had just successfully closed, so I reached out to see if I could still get in on the deal and he said yes and that it was going to take one day to get to my address in Colorado while he also lived there. I’ve been following his work and hours ever since and finally got to talk with him and learn about his story.

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In this episode, I visit with Graham and Callie, we had planned to talk about Parenting but it turned into talking about Flooding, And technically speaking parenting is a bit like flooding too. Enjoy this chat as Graham, Callie and I delve into some of the issues that heavy rain can cause. Who says global warming isn't real. The fact that we have so much rain is a direct correlation to such effects.

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In this episode, I got to chat with the fantastic Michael Gililland. He's the co-founder of the Not Average Media. I met him via LinkedIn through a few mutual connections. We spoke a while back and it was such an awesome conversation that I decided to bring him on the podcast. He's a down to earth individual that I really enjoyed talking with. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. You can head over to his podcast site http://www.donotaverage.com to hear Michael speak to his amazing guests.

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On a rainy Saturday, we go out in the rain, get a massage and talk about the importance of Bike fitting for my son's road bike.

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In this episode, I talk about the essential tasks reserved for winter beekeeping — the different things you can do to make sure that your beehives over-winter effectively and you have a healthy hive at the beginning of spring.

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In this episode, I'm just going to go over some of the things coming up this end of the year 2018. It is December 2018, and in a few weeks, we'll have a brand new year and brand new plans. Now I had put out a question a couple of weeks ago. And I was like, I'm planning for 2019. Is it too late? And people were like, no, it's never too late, and some of them are like, I'm already planning for the second quarter of 2019. I was like, wow, that's amazing. See, I've never planned too far ahead, and that's probably why I am where I am, Or that's why I'm not where I want to be. So planning and making goals and goal setting is some of the critical things that you can do.

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This is the part 2 of the Ozzie Coto Interview. I get to speak with Ozzie Coto a machine whisperer as well as an amazing people person. We talk about life, leadership, existence and so many amazing topics that I had to break this interview into two parts.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ozzie Coto a machine whisperer as well as an amazing people person. We talk about life, leadership, existence and so many amazing topics that I had to break this interview into two parts.

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Just a quick update on what's been going on with Hacks and Hobbies. Thank you very much for your support and assistance! Check out the interviews with Vadym and Ozzie in the next couple of days.

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In this episode, I get to talk with Vadym Guliuk. His mission has been to Satisfy the World with the best still and motion images. You can reach him via his website: https://www.vadymguliuk.com

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In this episode I talk about video production tools apps and other important tool that you can use to maximize your smart phone potential.

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In this episode, I chat about frequency of the episodes. Final Cut Pro's brand new Workflow Extensions which enable third party tools integration, and lessons learned from FreeNAS setup.

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In this episode I talk about the power of gratitude, promoting an event for Afghanistan and Lego building blocks.

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In this episode, I get to chat with my good friend Erol Ertumen of The LinkedIn MasterEEE group on Facebook, it has grown to include many entrepreneurs and professionals. I'm honored to be in this amazing and supportive group. We get to talk about the importance of having a balance between family life and your side-hustle and how you manage it going forward.

With 3 kids in the background what unfolds, cannot be scripted!

But don't worry the quality of the audio is superb and captures the essential elements of being a parent and an entrepreneur to a good extent.

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In this episode I talk about the importance of journey! Take a listen.

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In this episode we get to talk to Jon Meadows who is currently running a special give-away for Veterans and other professionals looking to get a professional headshot taken at the ValorPub in Washington DC on Monday, November 12th between 8:30am and 3:00pm. So go sign up for your free headshot at http://highendheadshots.com/veterans And then come back and listen to the story of how Jon Meadows became such an amazing Portrait and Headshot photographer as well as an Expression Coach. I've seen his work on many of my connections and it is remarkable! Again you can reach him at HighEndHeadshots.com

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In this episode I got to chat with my good friend Ali Qazi. He walks us through his journey of picking up a guitar and learning how to play.

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In this episode I get to chat with Graham Hendrey of ChatterBox and other podcasts. His popular podcast is Online Life Coaching which has been on-going for a few years.

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In this episode I talk about my Network Attached Storage solution using FreeNAS as the base and customizing the system to meet my needs.

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In this episode, I'm gonna get a lot of things off my chest. It's been pretty crazy for the past few days. So one of the things I accepted last week was the 30 days Video Challenge, 30 days of videos on LinkedIn. And my focus is on creating content, all about how to use your smartphone for video production.

And there was an episode a couple months ago on the podcast about some of the tips and tricks that I talked about at the LinkedIn local Nova event. So I wanted to talk about some of the fundamental things behind something like this.

So what I mean by this, what do I mean by that I'm creating content we're talking about tips talking about tips and and solutions is I find a lot of joy in it, I find that I'm helping and I love helping people and to help people to help figure out how to use devices that they already carry in their hands how to use it better Well, there's what's more join that everybody's got one so the more I think about it, the more on a perfect it and I'm might be going the wrong way a recorded several videos that I'm myself are discounting them for not being up to par to my own arbitrary standards. And I just want to focus on like the preparation that you go that the nice to go in to create this content.

That preparation is almost like post production right, the execution is easy, but to find the time to strategize to figure out okay, which topic goes first, which could topic goes second, all of these things are they come to you later on as you start digging. So I'm looking to dig deep in myself and understand what it is, and how it is, I want to convey this message.

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In this episode I have a short update about my day and then a howto on starting your own podcast using the Anchor.fm platform. The microphone selection, tips on getting the best sound quality from your podcast recordings, different ways to have podcast interviews.

I also touch on one simple way that you can setup your own custom podcast website that links with your Anchor hosted podcast.

A quick way to create more content from a single audio source file.

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In this episode I update you about my first day of video posting on LinkedIn and what's going on recently.

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In this episode I talk about updates from October, challenge I've accepted to do 30 days of videos on LinkedIn and of course talk about the process here on the podcast.

Hacks and Hobbies is also now on Twitter, Instagram, and a Facebook page.

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In this episode, I'll go over some of the way Varoa mites can be eliminated and treated for.

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This is a special episode recorded on location in LA. I talk about the traffic problem, the creation of the freeway systems as well the why behind it.

Among other off-topic items.

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In this episode I talk about the Hive Inspection post summer, getting ready for fall and winter.

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In this Episode I go back to talking about bees and some of the diseases they face, from Varoa Mites, to CCD (Colony Collapse Disorder).

I go in detail about the Varoa mites and how they take hold in a bee hive.

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I talk about the weekend recap. Talking about the importance of communication and community.

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Recap to last weeks happenings plus den activities.

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A terrible tragedy has the fallen oak and this is my take on the matter and connection

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I got the chance to speak in front of a captive audience, who listened to me give them tips about making good video on their smartphones for business and leisure.

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I talk about some of the issues Anchor iPad app is having, which is messing up my recording/editing process. Had to switch to Ferrite app on the iPad to record the segments, edit/clean them and then import to the Anchor App to publish. I hope they update the app so this issue goes away :)

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In this episode I talk about depression, condolences to delete Senator John McCain. And importance of death

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Apiary update and plans for tomorrow.

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In this episode, I talk about some of the great updates Anchor has enabled in the latest version of their App. Power of Stories and Gratitude.

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In this episode I talk about motion simulators the journey getting success and power of repetition

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I talk about the first day of school, getting into yet another hobby/project/hack. The importance of Pilots and the amazing Tim Ferriss interviews the CEO of Dropbox Drew Houston.

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In this episode I give a breakdown of what all I have plan for the week along with some milestones I hit last year but missed this time around. And goal to train for the upcoming Seagull century.

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In this episode I continue to talk about how you can leverage your smartphone for video production.

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In this episode I talk about the importance of tools, having an actionable game plan for creating your content no matter the platform.

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It’s been barely 24 hours since my experience at the National Achievement Conference and this my recap of what I’ve been able to retain.

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Wow, just wow. Attending Tony Robbins live in person can easily be equated to being at a concert. But having attended the event I'm absolutely ecstatic.

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Excited to see them in person

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In this episode I talk about the updates on Alexandria hive and introduce you to my other hobbies.

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In this episode I talk about the lesser known topic of this podcast.

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Latest episode of Hacks & Hobbies

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I talk about a few hacks, a visit to my very last 100 mile ride at Seagull Century. I also go into a bit of a detail about my journey in building my SmartHome using HomeKit.

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I talk about the state of the apiary with the two hives and how well they're doing.

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I got back on my road bike after a long time, 8-months. I rode with my team with a total of 18 teammates!This is a one of a kind episode, recorded on the road. I talk about the etiquettes of riding in a group.

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In this episode about my experience, the process, the progress, and thought of you keeping bees

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In this episode we talk about the many stages that a bee goes through, to develop from a tiny egg to a bee.

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First hive inspection after the installation of the hive, to see how they're going.

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The details of a bee colony and how it is an organism can be learned about this is episode.

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Why Are People Mean? A light conversation with Vee from Chile.

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In this episode we go deep dive into the anatomy of the bees.

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In this episode we talk about the different sub species of the bees.

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In this episode I talk about the effects of Thunderstorms on Bees.

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I talk about Bees and their Growth process.

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The Bees are finally here!

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Why we’re still waiting for the Bees

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In this episode I give a short update on the Bee front. And introduce a new feature that Anchor has enabled. Called Cohosts. Anyone using the Anchor app can now invite a cohost and talk about a topic of their choosing.

I had a random conversation with another Anchor user in this episode.

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Waiting for the bees to arrive :)

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Bee hives are here, getting the equipment ready and get them ready for when the bees arrive.

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In this episode, I tried out the "call a friend" feature inside Anchor. And talked to my good friend Omar.

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In this episode, I go into the basics of beekeeping, why I picked it and how things come together. Then I go into a bit of details on the last time I went on a bike ride.

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In this episode I talk about microphones and how they capture the sounds from the user

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First episode, testing how Anchor works as well as getting into Bees. The power of Queen Bee.

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