The Leaders Lab: Recent Episodes
Ken Eslick
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders. Learn more at https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/.
“I define emotional overdraft as subsidizing your business at the cost of your own mental or physical wellbeing… and, spoiler alert - everybody has an emotional overdraft.” - Andy Brown
As a business owner or leader, have you ever felt like the stress and demands of your work are taking a toll on your mental or physical health? If so, you're not alone—and this episode is for you.
In this insightful conversation, my guest, the creator of the concept of "emotional overdraft," breaks down what it really means to subsidize your business at the expense of your well-being. We dive deep into how to recognize when you're in emotional overdraft and, more importantly, how to get out of it and regain emotional balance.
Tune in to learn:
The impact of emotional overdraft on resilience
Common situations where emotional overdraft shows up
Key drivers that lead to emotional debt
Practical strategies for leaders to limit time spent in overdraft
How to transform burnout into a manageable challenge, rather than an inevitable outcome
If you're ready to reclaim your energy and leadership with a clear, balanced mind, don’t miss this episode.
And when you’re done listening to this episode, here’s a FREE Emotional Overdraft Self-Assessment for all our listeners here on The Leaders Lab Podcast: https://emotionaloverdraft.com/self-assesment/
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andy Brown has over 30 years’ experience as an award-winning adviser and coach for people-based businesses.
He’s also a podcast host and the author of Amazon #1 best seller, ‘The Emotional Overdraft: 10 simple changes for balancing business success and wellbeing’ a book for entrepreneurs, leaders and founders that articulates the often overlooked mental and physical costs of leadership.
Learn more about Andy and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybrownprofile/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week's episode, my guest opens up about his personal battle with alcohol misuse and how he ultimately regained control—a journey he now shares with others, offering hope and guidance to those facing similar struggles.
Drawing from the lessons learned during his recovery and his business acumen, he founded Oar Health—a telehealth platform designed to support individuals dealing with substance abuse. His story is a testament to the idea that, through resilience and determination, adversity can be transformed into an opportunity to not only reclaim personal power but also to help others do the same.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jonathan Hunt-Glassman is the CEO and co-founder of Oar Health. Oar Health is a telehealth platform that simplifies access to medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder. Oar has helped more than 35,000 members get started with safe, effective, FDA-approved medication that helps them drink less or quit alcohol all together. Jonathan founded Oar Health after struggling with alcohol misuse for more than 15 years before taking back control over alcohol with help from medication. Before founding Oar, Jonathan held healthcare strategy leadership roles at Humana, Optum and Bain & Company.
Learn more about Jonathan and his work here:
http://www.oarhealth.com/podcast
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhuntglassman/
https://www.facebook.com/OarHealth
https://x.com/OarHealth
https://www.instagram.com/OarHealth/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the difference between working in, working on, and working above your business - with my guest Bradley Hamner.
He shares how other entrepreneurs & business owners can install the systems, processes, and routines their business needs to grow and scale. The ultimate outcome? A successful business that creates the freedom and flexibility every owner desired from the start.
In this conversation, we also discuss…
- How to go from “Rainmaker” to the “Architect of Your Business”
- How to lead yourself first
- The mindset, skillset & toolset of a visionary entrepreneur
- And so much more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Bradley Hamner is a Business Growth Coach, certified Value Builder, creator of The Rainmaker to Architect Assessment, and host of the Above The Business Podcast.
He started his first business in 2009 with no customers, no leads, and very little cash. After being successful early in his career in sales, Bradley believed that his ability to be the Rainmaker for the business would be enough to grow and scale. That however, proved not to be the case.
From 2009 – 2014 after seemingly working around the clock, with young children at home, endless rescheduled appointments and tee-offs, and hitting an invisible barrier to personal and business growth, he knew something had to change.
Bradley had a stress-related health scare at the age of 34, which greatly changed his perspective. He began to build himself first as a leader, and then he focused on re-structuring his business. He learned how to “architect” the business to work for him, not the other way around. This led him to designing the ultimate operating system for business owners – BlueprintOS. This framework has empowered business owners to move successfully from rainmaker to architect in their business.
Learn more about Bradley and his work here: blueprintos.com/media-kit
And check out this free course today: Blueprintos.com/assets
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the mindset of greatness with my guest Gaj Ravichandra.
Since Gaj was a child, he has been fascinated by those who achieve greatness. He discovered through experience that mindset – more than background or circumstance - was one of the biggest determinants of personal and professional fulfilment for many people. Armed with that insight, Gaj wanted to understand how he could empower others to reach their highest potential, so he chose to pursue Psychology. In doing so, he learnt that helping people was his calling and that he could leave a trail of happiness behind him in everything he does.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Gaj Ravichandra is a highly sought-after performance coach recognized for his effective leadership training techniques and passion for helping clients reach higher potential. For 20 years, Gaj has worked with leading organizations and individuals to enhance productivity, maximize performance, and accelerate growth.
As a Registered psychologist, Gaj leans on his psychology training to deliver the most effective evidence-based solutions to his clients. Gaj leads individuals, sporting teams and educational institutions to success with cutting-edge learning techniques and disruptive growth strategies that are proven to enhance potential and performance.
Learn more about Gaj and his work here: linkedin.com/in/gaj-ravichandra
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, let’s get tapping!
I’m excited to introduce my very special guest, Brad Yates. Brad joins me on the mic to talk about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. We talked about its history, the benefits of tapping, and how it has helped a lot of people all over the world overcome their limiting beliefs and self-sabotage.
In the episode, I also asked Brad to demonstrate tapping with me, and I got to experience it for the first time. Listen to the full episode to find out how tapping affected my day…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brad Yates is known internationally for his creative and often humorous use of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping.
Brad is the author of the best-selling children's book "The Wizard's Wish," the co-author of the best-seller "Freedom at Your Fingertips," and a featured expert in the film “The Tapping Solution.”
He has also been a presenter at a number of events, including Jack Canfield's Breakthrough to Success, has done teleseminars with “The Secret” stars Bob Doyle and Dr. Joe Vitale, and has been heard internationally on a number of internet radio talk shows.
Brad also has over 1000 videos on YouTube, that have been viewed over 49 million times.
Learn more about Ruari and his work here: www.tapwithbrad.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, we talk about stress, how it sometimes pushes us to be dependent on certain substances, and how that could possibly lead to addiction.
My guest to help me talk about this topic is a former oil broker whose lifestyle pushed him to consume a lot of alcohol. He knew that something had to be done to fix this because it was starting to affect his personal life…
Many people get into drinking because of the social aspect of it. Sadly, we still live in a world that makes us think that if you don’t drink alcohol, you’ll never really be part of the “fun group”. This is despite us knowing the damaging effects of alcohol on our health.
Well, Ruari is on a mission to make us realize that alcohol is pulling you away from reaching your full potential in life…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ruari Fairbairns is the Founder and CEO of OYNB. He is a leading figure in the health and well-being space known for his passionate advocacy for healthier living. Ruari has been instrumental in steering OYNB to the forefront of the alcohol-free movement, inspiring over 100,000 people worldwide to reassess their relationship with alcohol, and strive to become the best version of themselves.
Learn more about Ruari and his work here: https://www.oneyearnobeer.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this episode, my guest, Nat Eliason, joins me to share his fascinating journey…
In 2021, Nat was unemployed with a baby on the way. He needed a way to quickly make as much money as possible, so he turned to the most promising “get rich quick” opportunity of the time: crypto.
By 2022, Nat was deeper inside the world of crypto than he’d ever imagined—with all its dramatic highs and devastating lows.
He was a self-taught programmer who now wrote code holding hundreds of millions of dollars of other people's money.
His crypto wallet was hacked, leaving him to watch helplessly as his funds were drained in a flurry of transactions.
He sold an NFT of an ape for two hundred grand—deciding when to sell based on a combination of gambling and aggressive speculation.
He became an influencer, speaking at conferences, and writing a weekly newsletter to tens of thousands of fans.
Best of all, Nat had amassed a small fortune.
Nat’s book, CRYPTO CONFIDENTIAL, is Nat's unfiltered, insider account of the hyperactive, hyper-speculative, hyper-addictive, nearly unregulated, completely insane world being built on the blockchain.
Along the way, Nat educates readers with informative asides for both beginning and advanced crypto investors alike—from the basics of blockchain and NFTs, to avoiding bad crypto actors and how to decide when to sell.
In this interview, we talk about:
- Getting rich, going broke, and getting scammed.
- Nat’s personal journey, and a peek at how the crypto-sausage gets made.
- How we can all be more educated participants during the next inevitable bull run.
- And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Nathaniel “Nat” Eliason is a writer and a crypto insider with a wildly popular newsletter and podcast. He lives in Austin, TX with his wife and children.
Learn more about Nat and his work here:
https://www.nateliason.com
https://x.com/nateliason
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This episode is a lot about leadership and being an effective leader, but it also delves into a sensitive topic: Leading through difficult times. This week’s guest, Elliot Kallen, has many times had to stay focused on managing his companies amid chaos in his personal and professional life.
Elliot is no stranger to tragedy. In 2015, his son, Jake, committed suicide and left a note that made Elliot promise to help teens and their families understand, protect, and sustain their mental health.
Join us in this conversation, and our hope is that it inspires you to become a better leader, parent, partner, or child; and that it reminds you that no matter what challenges you currently face, you are not alone and that it’s okay to ask for support and help.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Elliot Kallen is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author of DRIVEN: How to Elevate Your Success as an Entrepreneur, a book that provides invaluable insights, lessons, and strategies on how to succeed as a leader and entrepreneur.
He has amassed a wealth of leadership experience over four decades running several companies he founded, including Prosperity Financial Group, an investment advisory firm with almost $1B AUM, and A Brighter Day, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarship funds and mental health resources to teens experiencing stress, depression, and suicidal thoughts.
Elliot started Brighter Day in memory of his youngest son, Jake, who committed suicide at 19, and he has grown it to become a renowned national organization, helping 5,000 to 10,000 teens and their families monthly to understand, protect, and sustain their mental health.
Learn more about Elliot and his work here: https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/elliot-kallen/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This episode packs so much value not only for busy leaders who may find themselves burnt out from juggling different work and life responsibilities, but also for those who need help in dealing with their brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, excess stress, fatigue, and pain.
Joining me on the mic for this interview is Tiffany Cagwin, who shares her story of how her own burnout pushed her to pivot careers and make the decision to help other leaders escape the chronic fatigue that's so prevalent in leadership circles.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tiffany Cagwin, FDN-P is a former corporate head of People who became a functional diagnostic nutrition and holistic health practitioner to support busy professionals as they heal the excess stress, fatigue and pain that often comes from a demanding work life. While navigating her health journey, Tiffany realized that many traditional and holistic practitioners were simply using different band-aids to cover the symptoms of root problems.
Now, as a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and yoga teacher, Tiffany helps her clients make the lifestyle, mindset, and nutritional changes that heal the brain fog, anxiety, and inflammation that keep them from taking on new challenges and adventures.
Learn more about Tiffany and her work here: tiffanycagwin.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This episode is different from any other episode I’ve put out lately...
We have 2 guests in one episode this week. They are both very close friends of mine. And our topic is not just about leadership - we get personal and vulnerable about life’s challenges and losses, tenacity and success, not giving up and always looking for ways to do things better.
I am also glad to say that this conversation explores the topic of family, relationships, love, and choosing to live a rich life based on your own definition of what makes it worth living.
These, and so much more, are in store for you in this episode. Enjoy.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Craig and Lore Hamilton are old friends of mine, and I have had the privilege of knowing them for over two decades. Their story is one of perseverance, tenacity, hard work, and ultimately, love.
Despite facing personal tragedies, Craig and Lore have built an amazing marriage and business partnership, raised children who are starting their own families, created an impressive real estate portfolio and achieved significant passive income. They did all of this in the aftermath of tragedy.
Their journey is a testament to the power of the human spirit. It is a story of how, even in the face of adversity, we can rise above our circumstances and achieve our dreams and I asked them to be on the show because they inspire me both as individuals and as a couple.
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I’m encouraging leaders to ask some important questions about themselves and about the ways that their old-fashioned ideas are getting in the way of them getting the best out of themselves and their people. And I’m also challenging them to leave their organizations and, ideally, the world in a better place than they found it.”
This episode, inspired by my guest’s amazing book called Punks in Suits, aims to dare leaders to question the way things are done and to create a positive impact that will last across generations.
In this 50-minute conversation…
We assess the world of work, with practical takeaways and engaging illustrations.
We highlight key areas where organizations must rethink how they work and use people.
We cover topics such as deconstructing hierarchical thinking, embracing peoples’ humanity, and using business as a force for good.
And so much more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Blaire Palmer is a former BBC journalist turned leadership consultant and keynote speaker, who has worked on flagship Radio 4 programs like Today and Woman’s Hour.
For the past 24 years, Blaire has worked with organizations helping to drive real change in their businesses and create places where people can come and do their best work.
Currently, Blaire speaks internationally at conferences and events, calling on audiences of senior leaders to rethink what leadership means in the modern era.
You can learn more about Blaire and her work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairepalmer/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
"There's a small select group of leaders out there, and they work in organizations, they lead companies where they're always hungry to get better. Sometimes they're struggling, sometimes they're doing really well. But at the end of the day, they always have this growth mindset of how can we better?"
I am excited to share this episode with you as we delve deep into strategic leadership. Helping me discuss this topic is my guest Rich Horwath. As someone who has helped more than a quarter million leaders develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities over the past two decades, I couldn’t think of anyone else better to join me on the mic this week.
In this 30-minute conversation packed with value, we talk about:
The definition of Strategic Leadership and the importance of carving out time to strategize your life or your business, especially in an environment filled with to-do lists, appointments, and distractions.
We also discuss Rich's book, "STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence" - which is an amazing resource for leaders out there looking to further explore their potential to become the most successful and effective leaders they can be.
And so much more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Rich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute where he is a strategy facilitator and coach to executive leadership teams. He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books on strategic thinking, including his most recent work, STRATEGIC: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence which was selected by Inc. Magazine as a top 4 “must-read book for 2024.”
Rich has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX TV to provide expert commentary on business strategy and his work has been published in Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review. He is a former Chief Strategy Officer and professor of strategy at the graduate level.
Rich has helped more than a quarter million leaders develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities over the past two decades in pursuit of his vision to teach the world to be strategic.
You can learn more about Rich and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richhorwath/
https://www.strategyskills.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.co
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Mindset is the separator, it truly is. It’s how you show up in the moments that matter most that separate individuals…”
This week I asked Derin McMains, a former professional baseball player who is now the Director of Mental Performance at a global cybersecurity company, to join me on the mic to help me talk about how to cultivate a world-class mindset….
In our conversation, we discuss:
His early journey in becoming a coach - how it came at a time in his life when he didn’t appreciate it as much because his eyes were so set in being a professional player, but eventually realized the importance of coaching.
“The heart of performance” - why we act and perform a certain way. Derin asks the questions that explore our behavioral drivers, our passions, our beliefs, and our identity.
Sports psychology and principles that translate so well in the world of business.
Work-life balance myths - debunking common definitions of work-life balance and introducing what Derin calls “work-life presence”.
And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Derin McMains is a former professional baseball player and manager, now Director of Mental Performance at global cybersecurity company ReliaQuest. McMains has spent the last decade-plus training athletes, executives and other high performers using mental performance principles to take their game to the next level. He’s built out mental performance programs for the San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, and the University of Notre Dame. One of the most important skills he teaches is a simple (yet not easy) one: learning how to be a high performer by staying in the present moment.
You can learn more about Derin and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/derin-mcmains-cmpc-09158662/
https://x.com/McMainsDmac
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week on the podcast, I am joined by Joe Rare as we talk about our personal experiences and insights on entrepreneurship while highlighting the role of upbringing, mentorship, and resilience in shaping our aspirations and business strategies.
Joe shares his experiences with business setbacks and successes, and strategies for scaling businesses by leveraging virtual assistants.
He also talks about Level Nine Virtual, a platform that provides project-based services with specialists in various fields.
Throughout the conversation, Joe and I make sure to emphasize the importance of learning from failures, adapting to new strategies, and managing virtual teams effectively.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Joe Rare is an “underground” serial entrepreneur, investor, outsourcing expert, father and husband. He currently owns four digital companies, five wedding venues, and real estate investment properties.
Joe's journey began with a door-to-door product sales business, which grew from a team of two to 40 employees in under two years. He later sold the company after 27 months. His passion for sales never dimmed, but he discovered what his life’s work would be - building digital businesses. The road was definitely made of dirt with a lot of potholes. There were failed businesses in the early days, but he took the failures and learned to create wins. He has since built multiple 7+ figure companies and built a strong and growing real estate portfolio.
Joe focuses on helping small- to medium-sized businesses around the world, while working from the comfort of his home in Montana and enjoying Big Sky Country with his family. He’s an investor and looks to find projects that he can use his marketing leverage to impact growth and profitability. All of his companies are fully being run by his virtual assistants.
You can learn more about Joe and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerare/
https://www.level9virtual.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week, my podcast guest talks about his journey in creating habit-tracking apps with AI integration, while highlighting the potential for personalized insights and recommendations to change people's lives…
In this episode, we also discuss:
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The challenges of building and monetizing the apps
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The need for a clear roadmap and understanding the target audience's needs
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The benefits of integrating AI language models in personal development apps, and strategies for growing these apps, including synergizing with software companies, coaches, and enterprise channels.
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Last but not least, the crucial aspects of forming habits and overcoming resistance; and the importance of starting small, being consistent, and keeping a positive mindset.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Over the past two decades, Mike Jalonen has built thriving software companies and his entrepreneurial spirit has led him to implement self-development tactics across different aspects of his life. In early 2023, he made a commitment to being the healthiest and wealthiest he has ever been while also helping others do the same.
Inspired by his frustration with existing goal-setting and habit-tracking apps, Mike is creating Habit Driven, the first of its kind with AI integration that makes it unique and innovative. With this app, Mike aims to help users join his self-development mission and achieve their goals while improving their lives. The app’s unique AI integration allows users to set and track habits more effectively than ever before.
You can learn more about Mike and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikejlucky
https://www.habitdriven.ai/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week’s episode revolves around leadership development, mission statements, and eliminating resignation in organizations. Our amazing speakers (yes, this week we have two guests) emphasize the importance of aligning purpose and empowerment to create a culture that resonates with employees and stakeholders. They also discuss various effective leadership and management strategies, including understanding individual team members' motivations and personal aspirations, prioritizing meaningful targets, and fostering a commitment to a higher purpose.
In this conversation, we also highlight the challenges of implementing these concepts in larger organizations and the need for intentionality and practical exercises in creating an exceptional culture.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS
Brad Zimmerman has been helping CEOs create exceptional cultures since 1992. He believes there is unlimited potential in the human spirit and that we all adopt beliefs that can limit our potential. Gaining access to this potential unleashes personal and organizational growth. He turned to organizational coaching more than 30 years ago following a successful career in sales and operations. Since then, he has helped over 10,000 leaders in businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations develop cultures that transform work environments so people grow and the organizations thrive.
Tom Willis is an organizational culture expert. He believes we are all born with unlimited potential. As a former classroom teacher, he also believes in the power of lifelong learning. These beliefs have shaped his primary goal in life: helping others uncover their talents so they can reach their potential. Prior to joining Phoenix, he had the great honor of serving as CEO for Cornerstone; a consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers; and an engineer with the Intel Corporation. Along the way, he was fortunate to earn degrees from the University of Michigan and the University of Notre Dame (MBA). He thanks God every day for his amazing wife and three wonderful children.
For all our dear podcast listeners, you can access the Engaged Life Inventory for free here: https://www.phoenixperform.com/theleaderslab
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week, our guest is Aleric Heck. He joins me on the mic to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, which actually started from childhood. He began with small ventures like paper routes and selling popcorn as a Boy Scout, which is how he learned valuable lessons about business and sales.
This early interest led him to create videos with friends, eventually posting on platforms like Newgrounds, and later, YouTube. He taught himself video editing and began uploading content around 2007-2008, focusing on tech tutorials and app reviews. By 2009, he launched a YouTube channel called AppFind, reviewing mobile apps and gaining significant traction, generating about $60,000 annually.
Despite receiving a job offer from a Silicon Valley company, Aleric chose to stay in school and grow his own business, Ad Outreach, established in 2016. He focused on YouTube ads for businesses, gradually shifting from app installs to broader business applications.
In this interview, we also discuss:
How to have a disciplined approach to saving and reinvesting earnings
How to maintain focus on your business as you work on other aspects off your life
And so much more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Aleric Heck is a YouTube Ads Expert & the Founder of AdOutreach. He has been on YouTube for over 12 Years, first growing a YouTube Channel to over 500,000+ Subscribers.
Over the last 8 Years, Aleric has taught thousands of Entrepreneurs & Business Owners how to Grow & Scale their business using laser-targeted YouTube Ads.
Collectively, Aleric has helped his clients generate over $200 Million+ in sales from YouTube Ads & scaled his own business to over 8 Figures.
You can learn more about Aeric and his work here: https://aleric.com/
And check out this FREE GIFT from Aleric himself to all the listeners of The Leaders Lab Podcast: https://www.adoutreach.com/pdf
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, we take deep dive into the world of coaching, personal growth, and integrity. In order to help us do that, my guest this week, Jefrrey Klubeck, will share his story of how he was introduced into the world of coaching as driven by both practical and spiritual catalysts. When he realized that coaching aligned with personal needs and professional skills, this led to a significant career shift. We hope that this story serves as an inspiration for you to pursue your calling, embrace vulnerability, and strive for integrity in your personal and professional lives.
Jeffrey and I talk about:
The importance of integrity in leadership and personal development.
The integrity game - a concept developed by our guest speaker, involving a 10-point model to foster accountability and resilience in individuals and teams. This model encourages leaders to introspect and retrofit their own values and behaviors to avoid crumbling under pressure.
Common challenges in leadership, such as ego defenses and the difficulty of genuine self-assessment.
How vulnerability and accountability are crucial for effective leadership.
Leading with love, fostering mutual respect, and maintaining integrity in all aspects of life.
His journey from real estate to coaching as a testament to the transformative power of embracing new opportunities and aligning professional endeavors with personal growth.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jeffrey Klubeck is a retired Professor of Communication and the author of The Integrity Game® which is evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company.
As a world class coach, Jeffrey has worked with entrepreneurs and high performance teams in 12 countries across 4 continents.
He is also the founder of Get A Klu, Inc. which serves small/micro businesses and solo-preneurs with productivity and accountability frameworks.
Klubeck is also the author of the Get A Klu in 52 Soft Skills Book series. As a speaker, he is fast paced, humor-laced and a little bit in your face ... always challenging audiences to look within!
You can learn more about Jeff and his work here:
www.linkedin.com/in/getaklu
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, our guest, who grew up in a middle-class family in Bangladesh, shares his experiences after moving to the US that sparked his entrepreneurial spirit, despite facing challenges and setbacks…
In this episode, we also discuss:
The struggles that come with leadership and managing diverse stakeholders, and the valuable lessons we can learn from them
Our guest talks about his subsequent ventures focused on solving problems for large organizations, and how he became an impact-driven entrepreneur, emphasizing ethical and socially conscious leadership
The dual nature of technology, which can both uplift and disrupt societies
The need for regulation and governance at multiple levels to harness technology's benefits while mitigating its risks
Remaining optimistic about the potential of technology to drive positive change, drawing on historical examples of human progress despite periods of turmoil
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Faisal Hoque is the founder of SHADOKA, NextChapter, and other companies. They focus on enabling sustainable and transformational changes. Furthermore, he serves as a strategic partner and an innovation leader for CACI, a $6.7 billion company whose mission and enterprise technology and expertise play a vital role in US national security.
He has developed over 20 plus commercial business and technology platforms and worked with GE, MasterCard, American Express, Northrop Grumman, PepsiCo, IBM, Home Depot, Netscape, Infosys, French Social Security Services, Gartner, Cambridge Technology Partners, JP Morgan Chase, CSC, CACI, US DoD, and others.
He is a three-time winning founder and CEO of Deloitte Technology Fast 50™ and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ awards and a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author for his newest books REINVENT (#1), Everything Connects (#2), and LIFT (#1). His book proceeds are donated to multiple myeloma cancer research.
You can learn more about Faisal and his work here:
faisalhoque.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
ABOUT OUR GUEST
As the owner and CEO of WriterGirl, Christy Pretzinger transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation. She has built an industry-leading company that delivers superior content strategy and creation to healthcare brands across the country. Along the way, she also changed what it means to work at a growing organization. She’s a popular guest speaker for both organizations and podcasts, always ready to guide audiences on how to grow leaders and build an employee-centric workplace.
Christy has always been intentional about building her business based on kindness. That approach has proven to be good for people — and the bottom line.
Over time, Christy discovered her true calling: to create a workplace that nurtures personal and professional growth, resulting in an environment where people can thrive. She’s been featured on numerous podcasts, including From Founder to CEO, The Insight Interviews, Lead Like a Woman, Perky Caller Radio Show, Smart Business Revolution and Blossom Your Awesome.
See for yourself how Christy is reinventing the way people look at work. It all starts by building on a foundation of kindness.
You can learn more about Christy and her work here: www.linkedin.com/in/christypretzinger
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.co
In this week’s episode, let’s take a personal journey of transformation and success - specifically taking back control of your life, embracing challenges, and finding fulfillment in the journey rather than fixating solely on goals.
My guest generously shares his story of progression from struggling with time management and direction, to achieving significant success in real estate investment.
We emphasize the importance of consistent action, reframing setbacks as learning opportunities, and recognizing the power of individual agency in shaping one's destiny.
You will also learn more about the "Bottle John effect," which illustrates how unexpected opportunities can arise from taking initiative and being resourceful.
Overall, this conversation successfully discusses the value of personal growth, resilience, and proactive decision-making in achieving one's aspirations. Enjoy!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jason Yarusi is a charismatic communicator who electrifies every stage he graces. His magnetic presence, coupled with his captivating storytelling prowess, leaves audiences spellbound and hungry for knowledge. With an ability to seamlessly blend his personal experiences with actionable insights, he transforms complex concepts into practical takeaways, equipping his listeners with the tools they need to conquer their own journeys to success.
Jason is a Private fund manager of over $300 million dollars in commercial real estate. Since 2017 his company Yarusi Holdings has amassed over 3000 apartment and commercial real estate units. Jason has built and exited
multiple companies: construction, restaurants, a brewery, and multiple large apartment communities.
He is an avid ultra runner and workout enthusiast.
Jason is the host of LIVE100 and The Multifamily Live Podcast, runs 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind and coaches clients on the Live 100 Principles.
You can learn more about Jason and his work here:
https://www.jasonyarusi.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I think people are afraid of conflict because they think of it as battle, but it doesn't need to be at all. It’s just people getting along when they care deeply about something. So relying on goodwill and putting in the time and attention really can make such a big difference, and then you build a practice of normalizing disagreement, and it feels okay…”
In this week’s episode, our guest and I delve into the importance of conflict resolution in various workplace settings, common causes of workplace conflicts, and the role of emotional intelligence in resolving conflicts.
Our conversation also explores the challenges of dealing with difficult employees and the necessity of sometimes making tough decisions for the benefit of the organization as a whole.
Finally, we discuss the approach to leadership in navigating conflicts and the importance of mutual respect in resolving workplace issues.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Liz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There’s So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has received more than half a million views. She specializes in developing high performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems.
Liz’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal’s Morning Download, the Washington Post, Business Insider, and Bloomberg Businessweek. Her articles have been included in Harvard Business Press books Guide to Motivating People, Dealing with Difficult People, and Guide to Power and Impact, as well as in Entrepreneur, the European Financial Review, and the Forward.
She is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s 100 Coaches initiative, which brings together the world’s top coaches and thinkers; has taught at Hofstra University and New York University; and is a frequent podcast guest. She received her BA from Yale University and earned an MBA in Management from NYU.
You can learn more about Liz and her work here…
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizkislik
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizkislik
Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizkislik
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week’s episode discusses various aspects of personal development, goal setting, and discipline. My amazing guest recounts his journey from creating basketball videos on YouTube to transitioning into personal development and building an online brand. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, consistency, and finding the right vehicle for success.
In this episode, we discuss:
The significance of having a strong reason or leverage for pursuing goals, the need for realistic goal-setting, and the role of coaching in providing accountability and guidance.
An individual coaching approach involving mapping out a roadmap and setting clear action points helps clients achieve their desired outcomes.
The importance of discipline, structure, and accountability in achieving personal and professional goals.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
As CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc., Dre Baldwin has given 4 TEDxTalks on Discipline, Confidence, Mental Toughness & Personal Initiative and has authored 33 books. He has appeared in national campaigns with Nike, Finish Line, Wendy's, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, STASH Investments and DIME magazine.
Dre has published over 8,000 videos to 142,000+ subscribers, his content being viewed over 100 million times.
Dre's daily Work On Your Game Podcast has over 2,600 episodes and more than 7 million downloads.
In just 5 years, Dre went from the end of his high school team's bench to a 9-year professional basketball career. He played in 8 countries including Lithuania, Germany, Montenegro, Slovakia and Germany.
Dre invented his Work On Your Game framework as a "roadmap in reverse" to help professionals with mindset, strategy, accountability and execution.
A Philadelphia native, Dre lives in Miami.
You can learn more about Dre and his work here: l
inkedIn.com/in/DreAllDay
www.DreAllDay.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, we discuss various aspects of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and its implications for businesses.
My guest and I talk about the importance of understanding and leveraging AI in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.
In this episode, we discuss:
The role of AI in improving efficiency, the need for authenticity in AI-powered communications, and the potential pitfalls of misusing AI technology
Strategies for staying informed about advancements in AI and how businesses can embrace AI to stay competitive
How to be curious about exploring AI and how you can be proactive in integrating it into your business operations
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Kurt Stein is an IT Consultant and Digital Transformation Expert with a passion for helping businesses thrive. With over 25 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship, Kurt has weathered economic ups and downs, facing the same challenges as his own ventures. Now, Kurt is eager to share his insights and provide guidance to those starting out or looking to scale their companies.
His journey began at AT&T, where he worked with industry giants and witnessed how their strategic investment in technology gave them a competitive edge. Drawing from that experience, he co-founded Vista Tech Solutions, where he successfully guided clients through transformative journeys, fueling their growth and achieving their goals.
Recognizing the increasing demand for expert guidance in digital transformation, Kurt and his partner launched DCT Strategy Inc., a minority woman-owned company focused on providing affordable access to skilled consultants from top-tier firms. They offer Rapid Roadmap Assessments covering critical areas like IT Strategy, Data Analytics & AI, Digital Maturity, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Services.
Kurt has completed programs at Hofstra University and Professional Education certifications from MIT, studied Organizational Design of Digital Transformation, and gained expertise in areas ranging from AI and IoT to Cloud, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity.
You can learn more about Kurt and his work here:
linkedin.com/in/kurtrstein
www.dctstrategy.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.cop
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week, our guest speaker and I share our stories of burnout and how we overcame them (in career, entrepreneurship, and even sports). We hope that this conversation inspires you to take charge of your burnout and turn it into purpose…
In this episode, we discuss:
Our personal experiences with endurance sports and why we sometimes feel a lack of motivation for training.
The diminishing returns of extreme endurance training on health and well-being, highlighting the importance of efficient workouts and recovery.
The overwhelming workload and burnout experienced in professional life that can lead to physical and mental health issues.
Recognizing burnout, seeking balance, and making changes to achieve fulfillment.
The concept of "living in the now", how it emerges from personal reflections and struggles, leading one person to explore journaling, mindfulness, and the pursuit of daily wins to counteract the false sense of urgency and find contentment in the present moment.
Inspired by his experiences, our guest shares insights and strategies you can apply today - the same knowledge that inspired him to create the book "The False Sense of Urgency and How to #WINtheNOW"
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Eric Recker helps people learn how to #WINtheNOW. He has worn a lot of hats. As a husband, father, dentist, elite success coach, pilot, speaker, author, mountain climber, and recovering triathlete, he has pushed his life to the limit and discovered that what he was searching for wasn’t at the top of the mountain.
Today, in addition to running a thriving dental practice he loves, Eric is committed to helping people learn to #WINtheNOW and discover the life they were meant to live through his talks and coaching. As a speaker, he offers stories and strategies that equip audiences to live with hope, to have a plan, and believe that good days are ahead!
Eric, his wife Amy and their two kids proudly live in a small town in Iowa.
To learn more about Eric and his work, get access to his free 5-day challenge, and learn more about his new book called “That Dam Analogy!” (release date: April 12, 2024), go to ericrecker.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of financial management and planning for small businesses, especially in preparation for potential acquisitions or exits - but with my guest’s very interesting background as the backdrop.
As we explore the topic, this week’s guest takes us through various aspects of his life, including his journey as an athlete, his experiences in business, and his involvement in podcasting and writing.
He also reflects on his athletic journey, particularly his involvement in endurance sports like Ironman competitions, and how they intersect with his professional life.
He shares anecdotes all the way from the time he attempted to make the soccer team in college, to later in life transitioning to his business endeavors.
Finally, he touches on his book, "The Turnaround: What Surviving Bankruptcy Taught Me About Achieving Success in Business and Life," which he wrote to provide insights and guidance for small business owners navigating difficult financial situations.
Overall, this episode underscores the significance of endurance, resilience, and strategic planning in both personal and professional realms…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Greg McDonough is a financial expert and founder of Blackburn Capital Advisors, former President of the Entrepreneurs' Organization in Washington D.C., and an 8x Ironman Triathlete finisher.
He guides companies through business transitions, enhancing efficiency, and also coaches leadership teams.
As a CEO, Greg drives business success while balancing family, work, and training.
For more insights into Greg's professional journey and achievements, please refer to the following links:
Company website: https://blackburncap.com
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorymcdonough/
Podcast: https://www.chiefenduranceofficer.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
Join me in this week’s episode as I have a super interesting conversation with someone who has a very wide range of experiences in the music business and cybersecurity entrepreneurship - two very different industries.
We discuss…
- The challenges of the music industry (such as the impact of digitalization and file-sharing)
- How my guest pivoted towards cybersecurity due to his fascination with technology and the growing need for digital security
- The career journey that it took to transition from one to the other
- His experiences founding and growing companies in both the music and cybersecurity sectors, highlighting challenges, lessons learned, and future plans
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Darren Gallop is the Co-Founder and CEO of Carbide, a cyber security firm that provides businesses of all sizes with the tools they need to adopt a strong cybersecurity and privacy posture, enabling them to protect their data from cybercriminals, transform security from a potential liability to a competitive advantage, and accelerate their growth.
A TechStars alum, Carbide has raised 7M+ and their clientele is quickly growing in highly regulated markets, including e-commerce, FinTech, healthcare, and insurtech.
Darren has 15+ years of experience as the CEO and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of several businesses that deal with sensitive data, which has given him a solid grasp of how to evaluate and manage risk according to organizational goals while also fostering growth.
Before starting Carbide, he Co-Founded Marcato, an innovative event management platform used to manage 300+ music and cultural events, including Burning Man and Coachella, in 27 countries around the world. Darren ran the business as CEO and CISO for ten years until it was acquired by Patron Technology in 2018, at which point he made the decision to go all into the cybersecurity industry.
He is a Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) and Certified Information Systems
Security Professional (CISSP).
You can learn more about Darren and his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrengallop/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week’s episode is very special as we delve into deep conversations that explore the complex nature of anger and its underlying causes.
My guest and I discuss our personal experiences, societal influences, and the importance of self-awareness in managing anger constructively.
Through our dialogue, we highlight the transformative power of empathy, forgiveness, and introspection in navigating through anger towards healing and personal growth.
This is a very important topic to explore not only to improve ourselves and our personal relationships, but also so we can learn to apply the same principles in our work environments…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Bronwyn Schweigerdt may be the most evocative psychotherapist you’ve ever heard. Instead of fixing peoples’
messes, her goal is to elicit feelings you’re most ashamed to have, such as hatred and betrayal.
She knows that even though feelings are invisible, they don’t evaporate, but store away in our bodies when they’re disowned.
According to Bronwyn, these feelings haunt us and cause mental illness until we externalize them into words with someone who can hear and validate them. She especially loves playing midwife in this way, helping her clients – and now, her podcast listeners – externalize painful feelings once and for all.
She has experienced success in helping people break free of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, even psychosis,
once and for all, by reconnecting them to their anger, and healing their relationship with anger, and with themselves.
Bronwyn has a masters degree in counseling, and another in nutrition. She is a public speaker, author, and licensed psychotherapist.
You can learn more about Bronwyn and her work here: https://angryattherightthings.podbean.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, let’s get into the various aspects of leadership, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by senior leaders in today's corporate landscape.
My guest and I explore the importance of visionary leadership, transparency, and trust in overcoming organizational silos and achieving collective goals.
In this episode, we discuss:
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The need for leaders to shift from a command-and-control mentality to one of empowerment and integration
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The vital role of mindset in driving organizational change
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The necessity of leaders embracing authenticity, humility, and empathy to create environments where individuals feel valued, engaged, and motivated to collaborate toward a shared vision
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andrea Petrone is a Performance and Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Speaker. He helps CEOs and their Leadership Teams to achieve breakthrough performance and build healthy organizations.
Before launching his advisory firm, Andrea held C-suite executive roles in energy, industrial and consulting for more than 20 yrs at the international level. He worked in six countries and three continents.
Andrea works with clients from all over the world, from North America to Saudi Arabia.
Andrea hosts the popular podcast "The World Class Leaders Show". In his podcast and YouTube channel, Andrea and his guests deconstruct the success of high-performance leaders, share their stories and teach the most effective strategies to move from average to greatness.
Andrea is originally Italian and he lives in London, UK.
You can learn more about Andrea and his work here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreapetrone/
Website: https://www.andreapetrone.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“There’s so much fear, and what that fear makes people say or do. What would you say or do if you weren’t afraid?”
It is my pleasure to share this week’s episode, which is a beautifully honest and candid conversation between myself and my wonderful guest about how much leadership and entrepreneurship involves being courageous—something that can mean different things.
For my guest this week, courage meant changing her life from the chaos of her youth to establishing a good reputation in the real world. She chose to be dependable and undeniably amazing at what she does; she chose to show up.
At some point, she decided to leave her corporate job because she knew she was meant for something else—something that would be a great fit for her and her purpose.
In this episode, we discuss:
Showing up in life and how it translates to how you treat your job, career, business, or brand.
Business mindset and ethics and how to be a great business leader.
If you find yourself needing to transition (e.g., from corporate to entrepreneurship), how do you do it effectively?
Mentorship—the importance of finding the right mentors in life and how this multiplies the chances of your success and finding your way to your bigger purpose.
And so much more...
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Erin Marcus is the Founder & CEO of Conquer Your Business - a place where driven business owners can get customized strategies for continuous growth.
Erin helps entrepreneurs and small business owners get the financial and emotional freedom they need to build a business and a life they’re proud of by learning how to Be In Charge, Take Action and Get Results!
She has been mentoring, training, teaching, and coaching for more than twenty years; and loves helping people take action they didn’t think possible, do things they didn’t think they could do, and succeed beyond what they dared to dream.
You can learn more about Erin and her work here:
https://conqueryourbusiness.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmarcusconqueryourbusiness/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In this week’s episode, you’ll get a heap of insights on how to do things with a real sense of purpose and meaning. Helping me deliver that is my guest who is a very inspirational leader in his field, award-winning business strategist and podcast host, Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai, and most importantly an overall wonderful and compassionate human being.
He takes us through his life story and how his fateful encounters with people (such as Tony Robbins, Leon Logothetis, etc) have helped him evolve in his mission to create a globally impactful movement to end certain crises that he truly is passionate about finding the solution for.
In this episode, we discuss:
His early inspirations including his mom, his most impactful mentors, and how they inspired him to pay it forward by being a mentor as well later in his life
How he was bullied and tormented as a kid, and how he used these experiences to motivate him to succeed in life instead of bringing him down
As a young man, how a misguided sense of success turned him destructive, arrogant, and obnoxious, eventually leading to depression; thankfully realizing in time how he can turn things around for himself and his company
Sense of purpose, and how it helps us form our identity and motivate us to do the things that we choose to do in life
Starting a podcast, how this led to him to meeting more people with a real sense of purpose, and how that changed his trajectory
Projects he is currently working on that aim to address global issues such as human trafficking, and how you can help him on this mission
ABOUT OUR GUEST
After making waves in the international financial services and sales industries for over three decades, building some of the largest and most successful multicultural sales forces, and being honored with countless corporate awards, Spencer Lodge expanded his role to serve his passion for elevating businesses and peoples’ potential in an integrated way.
His perseverance and unstoppable drive inspired him to create Unscripted With Spencer Lodge – one of the most listened to podcasts in the region. In each episode, Spencer speaks with the world’s most influential people, experts and thinkers to discover untold truths, unlearnt lessons and important insights, redefining the meaning of success and helping his audience lead a meaningful life.
You can learn more about Spencer and his work here: https://www.spencerlodge.tv/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Never let your influence grow wider than your character runs deep…”
In this week’s conversation, my special guest shares his life journey, starting with his parents who instilled values of compassion and hard work.
He discusses his soccer career, highlighting a pivotal moment in his teenage years when a wake-up call about his health transformed his life.
He talks about his competitive spirit, experiences playing soccer at a high level, and the life lessons he learned on the field.
We also discuss leadership qualities, the importance of being truthful, and the difference between being nice and being kind.
Through the interview, my guest graciously shares personal anecdotes, including opening up about his struggles with weight.
Later in the conversation, we also delved into the challenges of the mortgage industry during the economic downturn and perseverance through job loss and family expansion.
We also emphasize the significance of relationship capital, the willingness to do whatever it takes, and maintaining gratitude even in challenging times.
We are proud to share this interview because it provides amazing insights into leadership and navigating through various seasons of life…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brian Covey is the EVP of Strategy & Development at Revolution Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender that is revolutionizing the industry with a culture of excellence, innovation, and customer service. He is also a Certified Mortgage Advisor, a Mortgage Action Alliance Member, and a U.S. Soccer Federation coach.
With over 20 years of experience in leading and growing high-performing teams, Brian has a proven track record of delivering consistent results and exceeding expectations. He achieved a 10x growth in his previous regional production, taking it from $245M to $2.45B in less than five years. He is passionate about empowering and inspiring others to find their competitive edge and unlock their potential. He shares his insights and lessons on his top-rated podcast, Finding Your Competitive Edge, and his bestselling book, Conversations with Covey. He is also a sought-after speaker and contributor to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Housing Wire, and Today Parenting.
You can learn more about Brian and his work here:
https://briancovey.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-covey
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
In the crucible of life's challenges, where loss, turmoil, and unforeseen obstacles converge, an unwavering spirit emerges.
This week, allow my guest to share lessons of Unstoppable Grit through her story of overcoming adversity.
I am truly honored to have Danielle Cobo on the show this week, where she bravely shares a deeply personal story of how her life was shaken up, which eventually led to finding her calling.
Join us on this journey where resilience prevails, and the human spirit rises above, finding strength even in the darkest moments and allowing it to be a catalyst not just for growth but for contribution as well…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Danielle Cobo is a Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager who propelled a team to #1 in the nation during corporate upheavals, all while her spouse was deployed in Iraq and she was raising high-energy twin boys.
She then left corporate and launched a successful speaking and consulting business.
Danielle is also the author of the book, Unstoppable Grit: Break Through the 7 Roadblocks Standing Between You and Achieving Your Goals and hosts the globally top-rated podcast, Unstoppable Grit Podcast with Danielle Cobo.
Through Danielle's captivating storytelling, content-rich and motivational style, she empowers listeners to cultivate resilience and grit to thrive in today's demanding work environment.
You can learn more about Danielle and her work here:
https://www.daniellecobo.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
I am truly happy to have the chance to produce this week’s episode and share it with all of you.
My guest this week is an industry-leading branding and digital strategy expert who has served as a branding and business consultant, digital marketer, and social strategist to nearly 1000 clients spanning 14 countries worldwide.
In this interview, we talk about:
- His personal background and career path, from a small town in Texas to New York City
- How he started a YouTube series for Broadway enthusiasts
- Non-traditional career paths in the entertainment industry
- The importance of personal branding and marketing strategies
- And so much more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
As an industry-leading branding and digital strategy expert, TYLER MOUNT has served as a branding and business consultant, digital marketer, and social strategist to nearly 1000 clients spanning 14 countries worldwide.
As the owner of Henry Street Creative, a creative agency specializing in brand design, content creation, and web development for some of the most esteemed industry professionals, Tyler and his team have partnered with Ryan Serhant, Spencer Rascoff (Founder, Zillow), Pacaso, John Legere (CEO, T-Mobile), NBC, Nomura, Baccarat, 1 Hotel, and countless others.
Tyler’s career has been profiled in dozens of reputable publications, including The New York Times, Forbes Magazine, Medium, and Out Magazine, in addition to serving as a keynote speaker for marketing and real estate conferences across the country. His non-traditional, direct approach empowers business owners to take control of their businesses and build empires.
You can learn more about Tyler and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylermount/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
Sometimes, to achieve extraordinary results, we need to embrace unique philosophies.
Excited for you all to meet this week’s guest, who is joining me on the mic to discuss leadership coaching and thought mastery, and the importance of emotional resilience.
In this interview, we talk about:
- Emotional resilience and its impact on success
- Journaling and coaching for personal growth
- Coaching philosophy and approach
- Entrepreneurship, leadership, and work-life balance
- And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Kim Ades is the Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and Co-Founder of The Journal That Talks Back.
Recognized as a pioneer in the field of leadership coaching and thought mastery, Kim uses her unique philosophy and direct coaching style to help leaders identify their blind spots and learn to direct their thinking to achieve extraordinary results.
As an author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach, and mom of five, Kim is dedicated to teaching her powerful coaching process to leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide.
You can learn more about Kim and her work here: linkedin.com/in/kimades
Bonus: Listen to the show and complete Kim’s journaling challenge and email your answers to her directly at kim@frameofmindcoaching.com to get personalized feedback for you!
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“In order for you to get different results, you’re gonna have to do different things, say different things, act different ways, be around different people. The reason someone listens to The Leaders Lab is because they get exposed to different ideas about what it means to be a leader in the world…”
If you’ve been following the podcast for a while, you’ll understand why I love inviting back our guest for this week. He is, to me, a friend, a mentor, a teacher, and an overall amazing human being who just speaks to our audience on so many levels and always is able to leave us with insights that are very useful not only in our roles as leaders, but in life in general.
This week, we bring you Part 2 of a 2-part series that will explore the question “Does Life Happen To Me, For Me, or Through Me?”. If you missed Part 1, which was released last week, feel free to check it out wherever you subscribe and download your favorite podcasts.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tommy Rosen is one of the pioneers in the field of yoga and recovery assisting others to holistically transcend addictions of all kinds. As the founder of Recovery 2.0, Tommy authored a book by the same name which has become a best seller in its category. I see it as a modern-day manual for coping with any addictive behavior and for living on a path of discovery.
The R20 community supports that path by providing universal meetings, seminars, coaching, and online courses to help people live their best lives. Membership in R20 is less than $1.00 per day.
Tommy also has a podcast called “In the Circle” available wherever you are listening now. Tommy and his wife, yoga teacher, Kia Miller, live in California, where they teach yoga and grow organic vegetables in their backyard.
You can learn more about Tommy and his work here:
https://r20.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
Theleaderslab.co
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“When life is happening to me, I am a victim by design. I am at the mercy of external circumstances that I perceive to be beyond my control. When life is happening for me, I am in the driver seat of my life. Now I have the power to do something. When life is happening through me, I have the sense of being used in the best way, of being put to work in the best way.”
If you’ve been following the podcast for a while, you’ll understand why I love inviting back our guest for this week. He is, to me, a friend, a mentor, a teacher, and an overall amazing human being who just speaks to our audience on so many levels and always is able to leave us with insights that are very useful not only in our roles as leaders, but in life in general.
This week, we bring you Part 1 of a 2-part series that will explore the question “Does Life Happen To Me, For Me, or Through Me?”, which will be followed by Part 2 next week.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tommy Rosen is one of the pioneers in the field of yoga and recovery assisting others to holistically transcend addictions of all kinds. As the founder of Recovery 2.0, Tommy authored a book by the same name which has become a best seller in its category. I see it as a modern-day manual for coping with any addictive behavior and for living on a path of discovery.
The R20 community supports that path by providing universal meetings, seminars, coaching, and online courses to help people live their best lives. Membership in R20 is less than $1.00 per day.
Tommy also has a podcast called “In the Circle” available wherever you are listening now. Tommy and his wife, yoga teacher, Kia Miller, live in California, where they teach yoga and grow organic vegetables in their backyard.
You can learn more about Tommy and his work here:
https://r20.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Jump in head first, say yes, commit, and then trust that you’re gonna figure it out…”
This week if very timely while we are still in the first month of 2024. I hope your year started off strong, and I hope this week’s episode makes you even more motivated to change the game!
Allow my guest and I to talk you through how to best approach the numerous potential opportunities we will face this year and beyond, and how we should not let fear cause us to get stuck in life, our personal goals, and our career.
In this interview, we talk about:
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Sergio’s immigrant upbringing and how it may have influenced him growing up
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Taking risks, growth mindset, and navigating life through possible self-doubt
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The importance of consistently motivating yourself and the people around you in the right way
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Coaching entrepreneurs and executives on how they can improve their leadership skills and their teams’ performance
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Being excited about opportunities despite uncertainty and not letting the fear of the unknown cripple you
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And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sergio Tigera graduated with a double-major in International Business and Marketing from Florida International University in 2001.
After college, he was hired by Caterpillar, Inc, and spent the next 14 years, 10 overseas, breaking numerous sales records and being promoted to numerous management positions in the U.S., Switzerland, Italy and Panama.
In 2015, Sergio completed the Executive MBA at Florida International University and an International Consortium Program at the University of Stellenbosch in Cape Town, South Africa. Sergio was offered the role of Executive Director of Development at Florida International University’s College of Business.
In January 2017, Sergio became the Executive Director of U.S. Market Development for The Pacific Institute, a global consultancy specializing in performance improvement and in November 2018, founded Progress Partners Consulting, a consulting firm delivering personal as well as leadership development and Executive Coaching.
He has served on the Florida International University Alumni Board for 3 years, he was a recipient of the South Florida Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Award.
You can learn more about Sergio and his work here:
https://www.gamechangerslive.co/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week, we dive deep into personal growth, gratitude, and building a life that you truly want for yourself and your family. Speaking of gratitude, I am grateful to my guest this week for allowing me to bounce ideas and insights with him on these topics.
Joining me on the mic this week is someone who chose to transform himself from a life of partying, drugs, and other vices to become the man he is now - god-fearing, spiritual, a successful coach and entrepreneur, and an awesome family guy.
- In this interview, we talk about:
- Personal growth and self-awareness
- Overcoming impostor syndrome and finding confidence in public speaking
- Serving others through business coaching
- Parenting, leadership, spirituality, and being grateful
- Entrepreneurship and building great partnerships
- And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Matt Lavars is the founder of Relentless Education, a movement committed to equipping coaches around the world to learn the mindset, skills, and habits needed to build a business they love.
Matt has also held the position of head trainer at Australia’s largest coaching school the International Coaching Institute.
Matt’s mission is to show people how to set themselves free by building a business that gives them choice and freedom.
You can learn more about Matt and her work here:
https://relentlesseducation.com.au/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
So excited to bring you this week’s episode discussing a topic that is near and dear to me and what we stand for in The Leaders Lab - and that is all about leadership, specifically leadership development.
My guest this week who will help deliver that is an expert in leadership development and has helped executives from all over become better leaders in their ever-evolving and complex environments.
In this interview, we talk about:
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Leadership development, and the scaling responsibilities of a leader
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Adapting to rapid change and finding direction in an unpredictable environment
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Corporate culture and leadership limitations
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Executive coaching and business development
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Building a business through marketing and coaching
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Leadership blind spots
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And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Marisa Murray P. Eng., MBA, PCC is a leadership development expert and the CEO of Leaderley International, an organization dedicated to helping executives become better leaders in today’s rapidly changing, highly complex world.
Marisa leverages her over two decades of executive experience as a former Partner with Accenture and VP at Bell Canada in providing executive coaching, and leadership development services for organizations including Molson-Coors, Pratt & Whitney and Queen’s University.
She is the author of three Amazon Best Selling leadership development books:
• Work Smart: Your Formula for Unprecedented Professional Success
• Iterate! How Turbulent Times Are Changing Leadership and How to Pivot
• Blind Spots: How Great Leaders Uncover Problems and Unlock Performance
Marisa is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Her certifications include Erickson's The Art and Science of Coaching, Marshall Goldsmith's Stakeholder Centered Coaching®, and Judith Glaser's Conversational Intelligence®, and more.
When not working, she spends time with her husband and two sons. She loves traveling, skiing and sharing her love of learning as she deepens her expertise as a certified yoga, meditation, and wellness practitioner.
You can learn more about Marisa and her work here: www.leaderley.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I found myself in a moment where I needed help with myself - getting back into shape, getting some discipline and some consistency. So I hired a trainer who just changed my life. And I was like, Wow, if he can have this kind of impact on me, how can I maybe have an impact like this on someone else?”
So many life lessons and insights in store for you today on this week’s episode - where my guest and I discuss everything from fitness, career, family, and even spirituality.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andrea Barkley is an internationally published private fitness trainer, nutrition consultant, and author of Moan Out Loud (and Louder ) Protein Shakes
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She has appeared on national and local television, contributed to leading health and fitness magazines, was chosen as an ambassador for Nordstom’s athletic-wear line, and has trained hundreds of people ranging in all ages, sizes, and athletic backgrounds.
She has a B.S. in Business Administration and has earned health and fitness certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the CHEK Institute in San Diego, and the University of Arizona.
Andrea’s career has weaved from private personal fitness training, private healthy cooking, group fitness studio ownership, professionally creating recipes, fitness & nutrition writing, and collaborating as an influencer with companies she stands behind.
She has completed 305 Fitness instructor training in New York and VXN Instructor certification in Miami, both dance fitness modalities.
Andrea is a wife, mama to two precious little girls, and dog mama.
Her passion in life is to help others to feel their fittest! This happens not just through fitness, but also through mindful eating, having fun, and spending time with those you love.
You can learn more about Andrea and his work here:
https://andreabarkley.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“As long as you align your energy and action with the very best version of yourself, you’ll attract and bring into your life the things you’ve always wanted.”
I am so happy to be able to talk about the power mindset in this week’s episode, and it’s role in unblocking us and allowing the right energy to flow in - eventually leading to success and happiness. Of course, the road will not always be easy. In fact, a lot of challenges will arise, some that might even make you doubt if you were even destined to have the life you wanted in the first place…
My guest this week has gone through a series of experiences in his life that almost made him stop believing in what he can achieve. But thanks to the power of mindset and the lessons imparted by his mentors, not only was he able to turn things around for himself, but also made it a point to pass on the same wisdom to so many people all around the word and help them find their own calling.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brad Bizjack is the CEO and Founder of Brad Bizjack, LLC. He is certified as a High Performance Coach with Brendon Burchard, and studied over 600 hours with Tony Robbins.
He's a personal development expert and international inspirational speaker with almost a decade of experience coaching thousands of individuals and teams to maximize performance and elevate their mindset and career to the next level.
He's developed online mindset academies sold in multiple countries throughout the world. As a Certified High Performance Coach, Brad coaches achievers to maximize their mindset and career so they feel genuinely fulfilled and successful in every aspect of their life.
Brad specializes in helping business owners and corporate teams get out of their own way and enjoy the process of achieving their goals. His purpose is to help you maximize your life and elevate your mindset, relationship, and career to the next level and beyond!
You can learn more about Brad and his work here:
https://www.bradbizjack.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
So excited to bring you this week’s episode discussing something that would benefit business owners and aspiring business owners around the world - specifically on the topic of building a business that is able to thrive without you in it’s daily operations.
My guest this week happens to be one of my favorite authors. He makes this value-packed discussion possible by sharing his years and years worth of experience and expertise in:
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Building successful businesses and selling them
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Business valuation and owner dependence
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Improving and preparing a business for a valuable exit
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Employee engagement and compensation and how it ties to business outcomes
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Recurring revenue models in different industries
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Private Equity deals in a post-COVID world
And more!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
John Warrillow is the Founder and CEO of The Value Builder System™, a sales and marketing software for business advisors to find, win and keep their best clients. It combines tools and ready-made content for accountants, brokers, consultants, and financial advisors who focus on helping owners protect, grow and realize the value of their business.
John is the author of the bestselling book, Built to Sell: Creating a Business That Can Thrive Without You, which was recognized by both Fortune and Inc magazines as one of the best business books of 2011. Built to Sell has been translated into 12 languages. John’s next book, The Automatic Customer: Creating a Subscription Business in Any Industry, was released by Random House in February 2015 and has since been translated into eight languages. In 2021, John released The Art of Selling Your Business: Winning Strategies & Secret Hacks for Exiting on Top. This completes the trilogy of books which teach business owners how to build, accelerate, and harvest the value of their company.
As the host of Built to Sell Radio, John has interviewed hundreds of founders about their exit. Forbes ranked John’s podcast as one of the ten best podcasts for business owners.
Before founding The Value Builder System™, John started and exited four companies.
You can learn more about John and his work here:
builttosell.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week's episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation with Imran Ahmed - who has been so generous with his time and his knowledge in sharing his profound life story and the lessons he gathered along the way.
In this 2nd part of the 2-part series called “Avoiding Victim Mentality & Choosing Self-Empowerment”, he begins to take us through the era of his life that eventually “lit him up” as he fondly calls it. It was the time when he really started to work on himself and allow new experiences to transform the way he looked at his life.
As shared in part 1, he had a very challenging and turbulent youth, and his part is marked by a lot of decisions he isn’t necessarily proud of, but ultimately (and as we will find out in part 2), his self-discovery paved the way for embracing new connections and transformative experiences.
Thank you for joining my guest and me from last week’s episode in this week’s episode. Now, let’s dive more into the realm of self-empowerment and the conscious choice and effort to embrace positivity in life…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Meet Imran Ahmed, Founder of Success Psychology, Breakthrough Experience, Emotional Change Therapy, and The Intervention Academy. He is an award-winning Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Mentor who has been helping individuals and organizations to achieve growth towards their goals and visions for over two decades.
He is a master of NLP and has used his expertise to help countless individuals achieve success in their personal and professional lives. His mission is to influence, educate and empower people to create greater change.
Imran is also a successful business owner. But it wasn't always this way. Imran’s awakening started when he was dealt a tough hand of cards in the early stages of his life. He decided that he had to turn the tide of his own conditions, there came the realization that his current situation would never become his final destination.
Using his whole life's learning, he has enhanced and developed a set of Transformational tools that enrich lives. The work he does today was born from his own pain and insignificance. Imran's mission now is to help others become the Leaders of their Lives by finding the gifts that are buried Inside every human being and being more than they ever believed they could be.
You can learn more about Imran and his work here:
https://iam-imran.com/
htpps://www.successpsychology.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week's episode is so profound and special, so much so that I thought it needed to be divided into a two-part series. This would not have been possible without the presence of my guest - who was exceptionally candid, open, generous, and wise during our conversation.
As he shares the intricate story of his life journey - the trials of his childhood, the turbulence of his youth, marked by decisions he wasn’t necessarily proud of, and ultimately, the self-discovery that paved the way for embracing new connections and transformative experiences - it is my sincere hope that in the course of his narrative, you will resonate with the shared human experience, and feel seen and heard, much like I did. While our individual experiences may differ, the power of empathy and the realization that we are not alone in this journey allow us to transcend our present challenges.
This first part of our conversation delves into the theme of adversity—how to confront it or, conversely, avoid succumbing to it. It emphasizes finding the internal strength needed to resist a victim mentality– with the intention that this will set the stage for the second part next week, where our guest delves more into the realm of self-empowerment and the conscious choice to embrace positivity in life…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Meet Imran Ahmed, Founder of Success Psychology, Breakthrough Experience, Emotional Change Therapy, and The Intervention Academy. He is an award-winning Coach, Trainer, Speaker and Mentor who has been helping individuals and organizations to achieve growth towards their goals and visions for over two decades.
He is a master of NLP and has used his expertise to help countless individuals achieve success in their personal and professional lives. His mission is to influence, educate and empower people to create greater change.
Imran is also a successful business owner. But it wasn't always this way. Imran’s awakening started when he was dealt a tough hand of cards in the early stages of his life. He decided that he had to turn the tide of his own conditions, there came the realization that his current situation would never become his final destination.
Using his whole life's learning, he has enhanced and developed a set of Transformational tools that enrich lives. The work he does today was born from his own pain and insignificance. Imran's mission now is to help others become the Leaders of their Lives by finding the gifts that are buried Inside every human being and being more than they ever believed they could be.
You can learn more about Imran and his work here:
https://iam-imran.com/
htpps://www.successpsychology.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“To be in full leadership, we need to be expressing on all levels the idea of health and wholeness of mind, body, and spirit.”
Leadership effectiveness is intricately tied to the holistic well-being of individuals, emphasizing the harmonious integration of mind, body, and spirit. In today's dynamic and demanding work environments, successful leadership extends beyond traditional competencies and requires a comprehensive approach to health and wholeness.
As a leader, your mental, physical, and spiritual resilience collectively contribute to your ability to navigate challenges, inspire your teams, and make sound decisions. When these facets are in balance, you’ll be better equipped to manage stress, foster creativity, and cultivate a positive organizational culture.
My guest this week will help you recognize the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit - that it not only enhances individual performance, but also fosters a leadership style that is empathetic, adaptable, and sustainable in the face of evolving demands.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, the founder and CEO of the Fit Father Project and Fit Mother Project, experienced a pivotal moment in his childhood when he watched his own father work relentlessly, only to succumb to illness and pass away at the young age of 42. Anthony was just 9 years old at the time. This life-changing event inspired him to dedicate his life to helping busy fathers and mothers aged 40 and above lose weight, build muscle, and improve their overall health for the well-being of their families.
As a licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Arizona, Dr. Balduzzi also holds dual degrees in Nutrition and Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his academic achievements, he is a former national champion bodybuilder. Through his unwavering commitment and efforts, Dr. Balduzzi has successfully helped over 60,000 families across more than 100 countries through his Fit Father and Fit Mother Programs.
You can learn more about Anthony and his work here:
www.fitfatherproject.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“There’s a balance, and a lot of it just comes down to communication and setting expectations; which are the two largest efficiencies leaders have.”
This week’s guest on The Leaders Lab Podcast didn’t have it easy. He had to go through different experiences in his career - some of which almost made him believe that the industry where he is making a huge impact now was not for him. But he carried on, innovated, stayed open-minded, and looked at the bigger picture.
Today, he joins me on the mic, to talk about the insurance world - one of the industries that is fast becoming more and more digital, and less human. But we go beyond that by also about the skills and the human advantage that you or your organization can use to stay competitive and go above and beyond during a time of artificial intelligence and digital advancements.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Ryan Hanley is the founder and president of Rogue Risk, a first-of-its-kind “human-optimized” digital insurance agency creating sustainability for small businesses through insurance and risk management.
As a Creator, Strategist, and Speaker, he helps insurance professionals create meaningful and sustainable long-term growth in their career and business.
His keynote presentations and customized workshops concentrate on implementing leadership, marketing, and sales initiatives within growth-focused, abundance-minded organizations.
You can learn more about Ryan and his work here: https://www.roguerisk.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“When you’re sick and tired of being sick and tired, you’re either checking out or checking in - which way are you gonna go? The pain, the joy, the laughs, the tears of living inside this skin to the best of my ability and serving others every day - that’s the gift of recovery, right? That’s the gift of the journey.”
My guest this week is an absolute treat to have a conversation with, and I hope that you learn from the stories that we share with each other in this very special episode - which is a very open and genuine exchange of ideas and insights about the journey we all go through not just as leaders, but as human beings in general, from our former selves that taught us the lessons we needed to learn in life to becoming who we are today, and the better version we continue to strive to become.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dave Seymour, a retired 16-year veteran of the Fire Service, launched his Real Estate career during the last market crash, rapidly becoming one of the country's top investors.
Dave is considered a leading expert in commercial multi-family and Ground Up BFR Development transactions. His success in business and Real Estate put him on the radar of A&E television network as well as multiple news organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, and FOX News. “Flipping Boston” aired on A&E for multiple seasons.
Dave is a no nonsense investor with zero tolerance for inefficiency and speculation. He has helped accredited investors on their very first deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. Dave’s blue collar attitude in a white collar world is why investors seek his advice and want to invest alongside his team at Freedom Venture Investments.
Dave has disrupted the Private Equity landscape allowing investors access to institutional quality CRE assets that have typically only been for the elite.
You can learn more about Dave and his work here:
www.freedomventure.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“It’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. You can keep progressing every day. I don’t care if they’re minuscule or if they’re big - but if you can just keep getting the wins and compounding that, things are gonna add up to big results.”
What happens when you put two sales leaders in one podcast episode? Without even trying, you produce a geek out session on the topic of all things sales, building strong sales teams, and driving strong results.
My guest this week draws from his extensive background in business development and sales. He possesses a unique ability to identify pivotal starting points for businesses where he then collaborates with clients and their teams to devise balanced and effective strategic plans that yield immediate and positive impacts on their organizations.
Whether you're an established enterprise or a budding startup, this episode will hopefully help you navigate some of the challenges of the business world and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
David Sliman is a seasoned business expert with over 24 years of invaluable experience in business start-ups in the advertising and marketing industry, with a heavy emphasis on sales development and training. With his deep-rooted passion for sales development, he has created and led companies by honing his skills in crafting sales frameworks and action plans while excelling in leading and motivating field and inside sales teams.
Throughout his career, David has been involved in creating, growing, and enhancing numerous businesses in the franchise development space and has been involved in 3 company acquisitions.
Beyond his remarkable business acumen, David has also established himself as a sought-after Keynote Speaker and Senior Master Sales Trainer. He attributes much of his success to the years spent perfecting speaker development and sales training programs, which are the bedrock of his proven formula for achievement.
You can learn more about David and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslimansalespro
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
This week on The Leaders Lab Podcast, we talk about something we haven’t discussed on the show before - and that’s how AI is changing not just the business world, but our lives in general.
Joining us to tackle this very timely topic is an investor in the applications of powerful emerging technologies; someone who believes these technologies are transforming our world - and our place in it; someone who champions our collective responsibility in shaping our societal, financial, and environmental future.
Our guest this week has lectured on these topics at University College London, Wharton Business School, and WIPO to name a few. Learn more about him below…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Daniel Doll-Steinberg started his career in London and New York in the early days of the global derivatives technology industry. He created one of the first digital rights management businesses, which helped transform the software and entertainment industries.
In 2016, he was introduced to Blockchain and saw it accelerating AI in remodeling our economy. He co-founded the Atari Token Project to build a metaverse-based new economy platform with Atari, an Ethereum founder, and several gaming legends. He is founding partner at active innovation fund EdenBase.
Daniel was appointed an expert advising both the UK Government and EU Commission, including during the crucial period following the 2007 financial crash, specializing in disruption, education, and the future of work.
Daniel has also recently written his book 'Unsupervised: Navigating and Influencing a World Controlled by New Technologies'.
You can learn more about him and his work here:
https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-doll-steinberg
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
Theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“If we don’t decide how we’re going to spend our days, then our clients, our family, whoever, is gonna decide for us and we just move along. Having that structure there is super freeing…”
This week, my guest and I geek about organization - specifically how to make important decisions on how you want to spend your time, the tools that can help you get to those decisions, and structuring how you can execute them with the best efficiency.
This episode is loaded with practical stuff that not only business leaders can apply. Employees, students, or basically anyone can start applying these principles and be more organized, feel less drained, and therefore more fulfilled starting today!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer, not only has a knack for decluttering digital chaos but has been a lifelong tinkerer. From childhood building computers, bicycles, and delving into car mechanics with his dad—to his adult life, he's been adept at simplifying complex topics. Outside of his digital pursuits, Shawn rides motorcycles, surfs waves, skates, crafts pottery, and loves reading. Yet, at the heart of it all, his world revolves around his wife,
Madeline, and their son, Nico.
The Digital Organizer partners with forward-thinking businesses to create streamlined, effective, and easy-to-use digital organization systems. It is their mission to empower people with the tools they need to supercharge their productivity so they can get more of the right things done.
You can learn more about Shawn and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnlemon/
https://thedigitalorganizer.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“The time I’ve got with my kids is in my diary. Everything is scheduled in. For me, organization is at the heart of everything that I do.”
My guest this week is a breath of fresh air as he shares with us his family’s story, personal transformation, and the discipline it took to take him where he is now - in such a candid manner.
I would say this week’s episode is a great mix of easy conversation between two guys who, in my opinion, have quite a lot of things in common, but go deep at certain points to discuss matters on family, the importance of the time we have on this planet, and how we can make the most of it.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Joe Woodhouse is the founder of Family Wealth 101. With 20 years of experience, Joe has helped countless families achieve financial success and security. Joe’s direct and simple approach comes as a breath of fresh air in a jargon-filled industry and has gained him a large following via his social media channels throughout the Middle East.
As a family man and trusted financial planner, Joe provides expert guidance on a range of topics, including investing, estate planning, retirement planning, and much more. His mission is to empower families to take control of their finances and build lasting wealth for generations to come.
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or are a seasoned investor, Joe's insights and expertise can help you achieve your financial goals.
You can learn more about Joe and his work here:
Insta - @joe_familywealth101
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joewoodhouse-familywealth101/
Website – www.familywealth101.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“There were so many people who couldn’t believe that I was doing what I was doing. Build yourself, do your own thing. I do believe that what you focus on expands, and I really wanted to focus so I can expand the thing that I’m passionate about and love…”
I am excited to share with you this week my guest’s story of personal growth and business growth.
She reminds us that when we focus on the things that really drive us, then success is inevitable.
Recently, she was able to lead her company to be part of the Inc 5000 as one of the FASTEST GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES in America - just one of the many testaments of her amazing leadership and strategy.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Linzee Ciprani has been in the real estate world since 2009. Her career path has taken her from an admin role for one of the country's top agents to leading her own $40M real estate team, and most recently merging her team with the Matt Fetick Team to create one of the top teams in their area with both sides & volume.
More importantly, Linzee is the Founder & CEO of Ciprani Consulting, the country's top real estate recruiting and training company. She and her husband Steve have hired and trained more real estate professionals than anyone else in the industry. Linzee is the systems guru, co-host of The Leader Equation podcast, a fierce businesswoman, and a devoted wife and mother to two beautiful girls named Emerson and Alexis.
You can learn more about Linzee and her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/linzeeciprani
https://www.cipraniconsulting.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“If you are interested in building wealth through investing, we welcome men and women - I believe that men can be bad bitches, too. It’s about energy. It’s about the mindset and perspective.”
I am so happy that this week’s interview gets to discuss universally relatable topics like following what you’re really passionate about, getting back up after you fall, and how you can truly realize your self-worth.
Joining me this week to discuss these is someone who is on a mission to empower female leaders all around the world by teaching how to build unapologetic worth and wealth, and investing in female-led businesses creating exponential impact.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Lisa Carmen Wang is the Founder & CEO of BAD BITCH EMPIRE, a community investment platform building unapologetic worth and wealth for women.
She is a former 4-Time USA National Champion & Hall of Fame Gymnast turned serial entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, certified executive coach, and global speaker.
She has been named Forbes 30 under 30 in Venture Capital, Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Powerful Women, Fast Company Executive Board, and Red Bull Hero of The Year. Featured on WSJ, Forbes, Fortune, Reuters, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and more.
Lisa began her career at a $15 billion dollar hedge fund, is a graduate of Yale University, and is on a lifelong mission to help women build unapologetic worth and wealth.
Her new book “THE BAD BITCH BUSINESS BIBLE: 10 Commandments to Break Free of Good Girl Brainwashing and Take Charge of Your Body, Boundaries, and Bank Account”, comes out today, September 26, and you can ORDER it on Amazon using this link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063208997/
You can also check out her business website here: https://badbitchempire.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-SSuite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
Theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“You’re meant for more than this. This is not what your life is meant to be like… There’s a great quote that goes ‘When the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change, change must happen’ - I resonate with that so much, I use it a lot in all of my businesses.”
This week’s guest knows what it's like to feel that you are meant for something more or better. He admittedly spent a lot of his younger years feeling frustrated that he wasn’t doing what was needed to reach his full potential - something a lot of us can relate to - until he decided it was time to change his game.
At what point did he make the decision to relentlessly improve himself? Find out by listening to our 30-minute conversation on all things self-improvement, seeing the potential in yourself and in others, and doing the work to achieve your life’s goals and dreams…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andy Anderson is a TV and Podcast host, WBFF Pro Athlete, internationally published author, and renowned business coach and entrepreneur. Andy brings a wealth of knowledge and captivating stories that will undoubtedly resonate with you.
Andy has been in the business arena for over 18 years, and during this time, he has built multiple seven-figure businesses. He has experienced the incredible highs & ruthless lows business has to offer, and has learned the powerful lessons needed to not only survive but thrive.
He is the founder of Relentless Education, where he empowers coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs, to consistently achieve $10-$100k months. Additionally, he spearheads Change Labz as CEO and founder - a venture aimed at transforming lives and driving lasting change through MINDSET-NUTRITION-MOVEMENT.
To further his cause, his TV show "The Change Labz Challenge," has captivated audiences in Australia, and his book "The Ultimate You," unveils a step-by-step stratagem to shatter self-limiting beliefs and unlock the boundless potential within.
Fueling his passion for personal growth, Andy also hosts Relentless Education Podcast, where he explores topics such as conquering fears, overcoming limitations, triumphing over failure, and embracing challenges to unleash one's full potential.
You can learn more about Andy and his work here:
https://relentlesseducation.com.au/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
Theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“It goes back to understanding that I didn't have a choice that I had cancer, it is what it is. But I could always choose how I wanted to react to it…”
I am truly honored to have had the chance to produce this week’s episode and share it with all of you.
My guest this week was voted as one of The Top Eight Most Inspirational People Of All Time. By listening to this conversation, you will begin to understand why.
This interview will allow you to look into your own life, and make you believe not only in the durability and strength of the human spirit, but also in yourself, your strength, and your ability to achieve anything.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sean Swarner is a multiple world record holder, Emmy-nominated Amazon Film subject, and has been featured on ESPN, CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, as well as countless other domestic and international shows.
He is the only person in history to climb Mt. Everest, the highest mountain on every continent, ski to both Poles, and complete the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon – all after surviving 2 terminal cancers, a 14-day prognosis, year-long coma, and with only one lung.
Sean reveals a life of limitless possibilities as he details the seemingly impossible boundaries he has conquered, battles he has fought, and peaks he has climbed; all motivated by an astonishing inner strength and superhuman-like physical endurance.
You can learn more about Sean and his work here:
https://www.seanswarner.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I’ve always loved helping people, that’s one of my core values.”
In this episode, our guest helps us to look into ourselves and ask what our purpose is and what kind of impact and legacy we’d like to leave this world.
A lot of the great leaders I know didn’t come from an easy life, they’ve had to go through stages of transformation and were often underdogs. Our guest his week was no exception to life’s challenges.
But what sets people like him apart are the choices he made along the way, whether he allowed these hardships or disadvantages to make him weak, or whether to use them as his something that would later on push him to be someone who didn’t only chase after his own success, but also made it his mission to pull others up along with him.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Adam Strong is known as the ‘Game Changer’, Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, International Speaker and Founder of ‘The Game Changers Experience’ podcast. He currently runs 3 different businesses and works with leaders and entrepreneurs in the professional services industry to help them go from confusion to clarity to create exponential growth.
Adam is a Former Elite Athlete that trained with Olympic and World Champion Sir Mo Farah for 3 years. He takes the same skill-set that he learned as an elite athlete to teach his clients on how to increase profitability by building purpose led, results orientated and impactful businesses.
Adam is the host of ‘The Game Changers Experience’ a globally ranked podcast in the top 2% that shares tips and insights with business disruptors, thought leaders and experts.
Adam is hugely passionate about helping his clients in growing and scaling their businesses in a fast and strategic way.
Adam is a champion for supporting women and became the ‘Best Man’ for supporting women in business 2016. He has been featured on the front cover of Influential People Magazine, Steer Magazine and Global Man magazine, etc. He has interviewed influencers and thought leaders such as Jack Canfield, Dr John Demartini, & Olympic athletes such Neil Fachie and Kate Strong. He has shared the stage with celebrities such as John Travolta and Calvin Klein.
You can learn more about Adam and his work here:
https://linktr.ee/adamstrongofficial
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“To live an extraordinary life, you must resist an ordinary approach.”
In this episode, we are reminded about the importance of aspiration, and how taking risks is very important in order to make your aspirations happen. Our guest this week is a big believer that you have to exercise your risk tolerance like a muscle so that you can become stronger and able to withstand greater pressure.
We also discuss the importance of redirecting your energy from something destructive to something greatly productive, and of reigniting your energy for those out there who might have forgotten to pay attention to the things they are passionate about in life.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Frank McKinney is a true modern-day Renaissance man who has pushed the limits of success in his every endeavor. His early years were not very promising: upon attending his 4th high school in 4 years (he was asked to leave the first 3), and seven stints in juvenile detention, he earned his high school diploma with a 1.8 GPA. With $50 in his pocket and without the benefit of further education, he left his native Indiana for Florida in search of his life’s highest calling.
Today, Frank’s life is a testament to the power of aspiration to create a completely new reality. As a real estate artist he has created and sold 44 oceanfront mansions on spec with an average price of $14 million.
Frank recently announced he was un-retiring and coming back to create more real estate artistry!
As a philanthro-capitalist, Frank has built 30 self-sustaining villages over the last 21 years in Haiti, providing 13,600+ children and their families with homes, schools, clinics, community centers, churches, renewable food and clean water, and means to support themselves.
A best-selling author, actor, and keynote speaker, Frank has written eight books in seven genres. His newest book; Adversitology: Overcoming Adversity When You’re Hanging on by a Thread, was just released! Frank has starred in four movies, and keynoted before audiences of ten to ten thousand around the world.
You can learn more about Frank and his work here:
frank-mckinney.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I deeply, deeply care about inclusion. I do believe that the greatest equalizer is actually not education. It’s our human skills. I think every single one of us arrived in this world - whether we had opportunities or not, whether we’re the right skin color, we’re from the right country, whatever it is - having these really unique, incredible combinations of things that make us us, and so many times it’s squashed by the world. But we can allow that kid in Bangladesh or in the US somewhere that doesn’t have the opportunity to see things in a global mindset, to be given access to seeing each other in this context, access to industry experts…”
In this episode, my wonderful guest helps us imagine what it means to have the people science, AI, and technology available today to truly prove and show that it is in fact humans skills and behaviors that predict job performance.
We also dive into how that would look different for each one of us and for each role.
While considering herself having “one foot in fear, and one in courage”, our guest this week also shares her passion to set an example for all women in tech. In her own words, “It's such a gift to be part of something super special that will outlast my lifetime.”
Listen to the full interview and get to know the story of our guest this week, and hopefully it will empower you - as an employee, an employer, a business leader or entrepreneur - to see things just a bit differently moving forward…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sallyann Della Casa created Lovely Humans, the first utility NFT marketplace that tokenizes industry experts' time and wisdom. Her project has attracted top global experts from various fields, including innovation, banking, and sports. The wisdom of these experts will be used to build the world's first Mixed Reality Living Museum of Wisdom in 2023.
Sallyann has a weekly NFT column and a Metaverse Podcast Business School on Spotify. She has a patent-pending method to signal and train agents in human ingenuity and wisdom.
In 2016, she was the only female in a C-suite position at Careem.
Sallyann's Web 2.0 platform, GLEAC, co-pilots learning, innovation, and problem-solving with industry experts. GLEAC powered the Expo 2020 Skills of the Future Pavilion and up-skills African youth on the YOMA Unicef Platform. GLEAC also empowers learners on the JIO platform across India.
You can also know more about Sally Ann here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyanndellacasa/
https://youtu.be/06lx-Bu1aso
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“It’s exhausting, it’s empty, it’s shallow, it’s interference - you’re living in fear every single day when you live in a zero-sum game of not enough.”
In this episode, allow me and my very awesome guest to take you on a journey from the “world of not enough”, through the “world of just enough”, and finally into the “world of more than enough”...
He is the perfect guest to accompany us this week as he has made it his life’s mission to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content and communication, that’s exactly what you’ll receive.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
If you know who David Meltzer is, then you already knew from that intro that I was referring to him. For the past 20 years, he has been providing free weekly training to “empower others to empower others” to be happy.
David is a legendary sports executive and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.
He is one of the world's top entrepreneurs, investors and business coaches. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
David is the Executive Producer of the Apple TV series 2 Minute Drill and Office Hours. He is also the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch. David is featured in many books, movies, and TV shows such as World’s Greatest Motivators, Think and Grow Rich, and Beyond the Secret featured on Netflix.
You can learn more about David and his generous work at
dmeltzer.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I really believe, dollar for dollar, nothing beats a book. It’s the download of an entrepreneur's mind…”
In this episode, we talk about lessons shared with us by a multi-million dollar serial entrepreneur and an advocate of smaller business owners around the world on different ways to help you on your journey - from marketing, sales, finance, team building - basically the whole entrepreneurial experience.
You’re going to love this guy as much as you’ll love his books. Listen to the full interview as he genuinely shares his passion for empowering business leaders across the globe in order to be successful.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, Fix This Next, Get Different, My Money Bunnies and his newest book, All In.
He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate.
Mike is an active partner in multiple companies, including an American manufacturer, a business growth consultancy, an augmented reality tech firm, and a certification organization for accountants, bookkeepers and business coaches.
Other quick facts about Mike:
Mike was awarded the NJ SBA’s Young Entrepreneur of The Year when he was 26
Mike launched three multi-million dollar companies before his 35th birthday
Mike sold his first company to private equity and his second firm to a Fortune 500
Mike’s books have been translated into over 20 different languages
To learn more about Mike and get access to a treasure trove of entrepreneurial tips, visit www.MikeMichalowicz.com.
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Do you realize that any of this doesn’t matter or mean anything if you don’t mean anything to yourself? The disease of addiction doesn’t discriminate whether you’re from Park Ave or a park bench, or whether you’ve been to Yale or jail.”
In this episode, we hope to inspire people all around the world who may be struggling with addiction, or have had a similar situation in the past, to realize their significance and self-worth, and to break free from the things that are enslaving them or preventing them from becoming the best version of themselves.
To help me do that is a guest who so generously spent his time with me to share his rollercoaster of a journey. Allow the powerful honesty of this interview to help make you see things in a totally different perspective not just for people who struggle with addiction, but for anyone out there who might still be doubting that they are meant for great and beautiful things that life has to offer…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Darren Prince, Best Selling author of his memoir Aiming High, is a prominent sports and celebrity agent and global advocate for addiction/mental health and recovery. Through his agency, Prince Marketing Group, he represents icons Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Dominique Wilkins, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Carmen Electra, and many others as well as having worked with the late Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali and Evel Knievel. Darren / PMG has also worked with Mike Tyson, Shaquille O’Neal, Oscar De La Hoya, Tom Brady, Pamela Anderson, Keith Urban and more. His insights have been featured in WSJ, NYT, USA Today, CNN, “On Purpose” podcast with Jay Shetty, Extra TV, Dr. OZ and many other top media outlets.
Darren has experienced what life is like in the celebrity world but also seen the dark reality of addiction through his own personal struggle. With over 14 years of sobriety, it’s now his mission to help others avoid or break free from addiction and mental health struggles.
Prince started his 501(c)3 Aiming High Foundation where 100% of the proceeds provide treatments. He specializes in helping high functioning addicts and at-risk executives to identify and avoid the pitfalls of addiction and working with teens on self-esteem and self-worth. He also is a consultant to Banyan Treatment Center which has 15 locations spread across the United States.
You can learn more about Darren and his work here:
https://officialdarrenprince.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“You can’t declare yourself trustworthy. You have to behave yourself into a reputation where your mentor finds you trustworthy because of your track record… because you don’t gossip, you don’t lie, you don’t inflate or conflate facts with your emotions… just some things you could do to earn and keep the trust of a mentor.”
In this episode, we take a very deep dive into mentorship relationships, by first defining what mentoring is versus coaching, and then identifying what makes a great mentor. We also discuss different kinds of mentoring and why it is important to have different mentors in different areas of your life.
I am excited for the audience to listen to this interview, because I know that the organizational leaders who subscribe to this podcast will appreciate a lot of my guest’s insights. And speaking of my guest this week - this amazing mentor and speaker will take us into this beautiful journey and conversation about how to make a true impact as a mentor, so get ready to be inspired...
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Scott Jeffrey Miller is a highly sought-after speaker, author, and podcast host. He is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and currently serves as FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership. Prior to his advisor role, Scott was a twenty-five-year FranklinCovey associate, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. He hosts On Leadership With Scott Miller, the world’s largest weekly leadership podcast.
Scott is a partner in Gray+Miller, a speaking, literary, and talent agency.
You can learn more about Scott and his work here:
www.scottjeffreymiller.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I appreciate you keeping me safe, but I’m good… I can cross the street, I can go to college, I can leave town, I can try this new job… I can even fail! And I’ll be okay.”
In this episode, I hope you take away a lot of beautiful realizations as much as I did talking to this week’s wonderful guest. We get vulnerable and speak openly about what we think it takes to be a better leader based on our own experiences. We talk about leadership, the art of growing up, his book called Reboot which I highly recommend, and a new book coming later this year called “Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong” which he teased was a “powerful book to write” and that he is very proud of it…
Joining me on the mic is someone who has been on The Tim Ferris Show, The EntreLeadership Podcast with Dave Ramsey, and so many other reputable podcasts, and is now on The Leaders Lab to share his wisdom with our audience. Enjoy.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jerry Colonna is the CEO and cofounder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm dedicated to the notion that better humans make better leaders.
For nearly 20 years, he has used the knowledge gained as an investor, an executive, and a board member for more than 100 organizations to help entrepreneurs and others to lead with humanity, resilience, and equanimity.
Prior to his career as a coach, he was a partner with JPMorgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of JP Morgan Chase. Previously, he led New York City-based Flatiron Partners, which he founded in 1996 with partner, Fred Wilson. Flatiron became one of the nation’s most successful, early-stage investment programs.
His first leadership position, at age 25, was editor-in-chief of InformationWeek magazine.
Jerry lives in Boulder, Colorado.
You can learn more about Jerry and his work here:
https://www.reboot.io/team/jerry-colonna/
https://www.reboot.io/book
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Living a life aligned to oneself - once we get to that place, we access the energetics of longevity and peak performance…”
In this episode, allow yourself to take a pause as we discuss something that leaders and entrepreneurs often take for granted, but is actually one of the most important things to prioritize in our journey towards true success and fulfillment. This week, we talk about optimal health, happiness, and human potential from the unique and combined perspectives of ancestral wisdom and modern medicine.
Making that possible is our guest who is a great example of the strength of the human spirit, resilience, and peak performance. We will get into topics of longevity, mindset and self-improvement, and lots of practical applications that will help you thrive in the real world…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Dr. Kien Vuu, affectionately known as "Doctor V," is a testament to resilience and the power of the human spirit. As an infant refugee, he survived dysentery and an eight-month boat journey to America. Overcoming diabetes and high blood pressure, Doctor V now champions optimal health, happiness, and human potential.
An assistant professor of Health Sciences at UCLA, Doctor V specialized in Interventional and Diagnostic Radiology before seeking additional training in nutrition, personal development, spirituality, and performance and longevity medicine. He also earned board certification from the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
Founder of VuuMD Performance and Longevity, Doctor V directs a concierge practice that combines ancestral wisdom with modern medicine. His clientele includes professional athletes, physicians, executives, well-known celebrities, and Fortune 500 companies. As the #1 best-selling author of Thrive State, he passionately advises individuals and organizations towards longevity and peak performance.
Doctor V shares his expertise as a health media expert, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator at prominent events. He has also appeared on platforms like ABC News, TEDx, The Doctors, and Access Hollywood, empowering others to activate the biology of longevity and human potential within themselves.
You can learn more about Doctor V and his amazing work here:
https://kienvuu.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“One of the stats we’re most proud of and aligned with our mission as an organization is that our clients have given over 200 million dollars back to charity. It’s great evidence of how generous and charitable entrepreneurs are, and I don’t know that they get enough credit for that… ”
In this episode, although we mainly talk about dealmaking, investment banking, exit planning, and wealth management, we also touch on a topic that not often gets discussed - empowering entrepreneurs.
This week’s guest shares his unique take on the topic by integrating personal and business planning, and taking a holistic view of the entrepreneur’s journey...
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Chris Younger co-founded Class VI in 2005 with a mission to Empower the Entrepreneurial Spirit. Sharing a passion for what entrepreneurs mean to our community, Chris felt Class VI could do a better job for business owners by integrating personal and business planning, and by taking a holistic view of their journey.
Prior to Class VI, Chris spent more than 20 years gaining experience in executive management, marketing, sales, law, and mergers and acquisitions. He is the co-author of Harvest: The Definitive Guide to Selling Your Company.
Chris was a co-founder and President of Expanets, the nation’s largest provider of converged communications solutions. During his tenure with Expanets, Chris led the acquisition and integration of 27 companies, ranging in size from $2 million to over $1 billion in annual revenues, ultimately leading to its acquisition by Avaya in late 2003.
Prior to Expanets, Chris was an associate with the law firm of Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich and Rosati, and clerked for the Honorable Jesse Eschbach of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit.
Chris is a graduate of Miami University and Harvard Law School and has also studied at The London School of Economics. While at Harvard, he was the Managing Editor of the Harvard Law Review.
You can learn more about Chris and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-younger/
https://www.classvipartners.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“A lot of the things we do in our lives are trial and error, and certain moments in life just change certain paths.”
In this episode, we step back to be reminded of what really matters to us in life. As leaders, we sometimes forget why we do things that we do - it could be family, a very personal goal, making the world a better place, among other things. It is very important to take the time to refresh our perspective so we don’t get lost in all the hustle and the daily tasks.
Joining me on the mic to discuss the importance of making time for the things we value is someone who has been through a lot of trials in the past years, which makes him the perfect guest to speak from experience and from the heart about how time is our best currency, and how as leaders who can get inundated with so much responsibility every day we can avoid losing sight of the things that continue to make us grow, be happy, and achieve our real purpose.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jeff Lopes is a proud father of two, a husband, and an entrepreneur for the past 26 years.
Jeff has founded numerous companies from inception to 7 & 8 figure Corporations. Included in these is TrueBlue Homes, a portfolio of vacation & commercial rentals properties across the Northern parts of Ontario, Canada and Kimurawear, a boxing / martial arts equipment brand that was founded in early 2006 out of his own basement.
Jeff is currently a host of a top-rated entrepreneurial podcast Jeff Knows Inc. Over the past four years he has coached countless entrepreneurs in balancing the obstacles of fatherhood and entrepreneurship, and achieving higher levels of success in both areas.
As Fitness Leadership College Graduate and certified NLP Master & Life Coach, as a Best Selling Author, Jeff has taken all his experiences to help men change their lives.
You can learn more about Jeff and his work here:
www.jeffreylopes.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I’d rather be third string on the championship team than the number one player on the team that lost - and the day that I had that pivot of mindset, everything changed. Now I have incredible humans that work alongside me, I get to lean on their expertise, and I get to do what I’m good at which is (1) use my relationship capital to attract incredible human beings and (2) use my entrepreneurial mind to start companies - so I can create the vehicle, and then let them figure out how we get to the moon or to Mars or wherever we’re going…”
In this episode, we take a different approach to leadership - the kind where you realize and accept that you’re not always the best person to lead your company to growth and success - and instead choose to surround yourself with people who are amazing and happy to do the leading, and the tasks that you’re not good at, as you focus on those that you are great at and light you up.
Joining to discuss all of that is someone who has been through quite the journey of trying out different careers, and starting partnerships and companies - not all of them took off, but from these experiences he learned some very valuable lessons that he has applied since, and is now doing so amazingly well not only for himself or his business/es, but also for his family who he adores, and the people he works with.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jeff Fenster is an award winning entrepreneur, best selling author, and expert in relationship capital. His entrepreneurial success is vast - ranging from a quick serve restaurant chain, payroll and HR company, digital marketing agency, and a construction company. But no matter what venture Jeff pursues, he lives by the principle of putting people first.
He was named a top 100 Entrepreneur in America under the age of 35, Top 40 Executive under 40 by the Business Journal, and a Top Entrepreneur to Follow for 2022.
He recently launched his acclaimed podcast, The Jeff Fenster Show where he features successful entrepreneurs, celebrities, and athletes sharing their insights and stories of success.
Today, Jeff speaks around the country on entrepreneurial mindset, authentic networking, and vertical integration.
You can learn more about Jeff and his awesome work here:
www.instagram.com/fensterjeff
www.linkedin.com/in/jfenster
www.everbowl.com
www.webuildstuff.co
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“If you're creating content for LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or Facebook, you can repurpose the content, use it on Tik Tok and all the other platforms. Now the majority of your customer base may not be on Tik Tok, but a small percentage of them are. So if you're creating the content once, you can reuse the same content, put it everywhere and get a bigger bang for the buck. It may not do as well on Tik Tok, but some things are better than nothing.”
In this episode, we discuss great marketing and how it will positively impact your business and/or your brand.
Joining me to talk about that is someone who is very successful in the marketing industry as the co-founder of an end-to-end digital marketing agency built by marketers, for marketers.
We also talk about:
- Being passionate about the work that you do
- Seizing opportunities that come our away
- Maintaining balance between work and personal life
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Neil Patel is the co-founder of NP Digital - an agency which takes pride for being technology-enabled, and structured for speed and efficiency in order to meet the ever-changing needs of today’s consumers.
The Wall Street Journal calls Neil a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies.
Neil is a New York Times bestselling author, was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama, and a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 35 by the United Nations.
You can learn more about Neil and his work here:
https://neilpatel.com/
https://npdigital.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“It's your time to re-ignite your fire to achieve your ultimate potential and live the life you want.”
In this episode, we talk about how to create a winning mindset, simple steps you can use to achieve big things in your life, best ways to overcome fear & doubt, and so much more.
To help make this happen, joining me on the mic this week is someone with a mission to help people with a desire to step up as servants and leaders in their business family, and community.
We also talk about:
How do you finish a 100 mile run?
What does living a legacy mean to you?
What stops most people from living the life they really desire?
Why is the circle you surround yourself with so important?
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Nate Bailey is a natural leader and a speaker who knows how to impact and reach an audience.
He is a best selling author with three books as well as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful businesses in the areas of Insurance and Real Estate. He recently fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to follow his dream of being a full-time coach.
Nate was a Lieutenant, serving our country in the United States Army. As a Platoon Leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Nate was charged with the safety and leadership of 42 soldiers as they served our country in Kuwait.
You can learn more about Nate and his work here:
https://natebailey.org/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather.
Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“The more you learn, the more options you can create for yourself, as long as you don’t have the fear of trying something new. It opened me up to new ways of thinking and looking at things - I believe that helped foster my world view about work, about what I wanted to do…”
In this episode, we dive deep into leadership - which is always what the show is about, but from a different take this week. My guest has been very generous with his time, expertise, and sharing his life’s journey so we can deliver an interview that aims to encourage our creative side to create a living that is sustainable and true to our principles, skill sets, passion, and purpose.
Joining me on the mic is someone with decades of professional experience and has been invited to prestigious shows including The Tim Ferriss Show to inspire people all around the world, from different industries, and age groups…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
B. Jeffrey Madoff’s career spans fashion design, film production, directing, and teaching. He is also a bestselling author & playwright.
Among his clients are Ralph Lauren, Tiffany, Victoria’s Secret, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Harvard School for Public Health, and Radio City Music Hall.
Madoff is an adjunct professor at Parsons School of Design in NYC. His book, “Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas”, an Amazon Bestseller, is based on his class.
He has been a featured speaker at Princeton, NYU, and Wharton School.
He recently produced and curated a five part series entitled, “Reframing the Arts as Entrepreneurship” at The Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale University.
Madoff wrote and is producing a play, “Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical”, about the life of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Lloyd Price opening June 2, 2023 at The Studebaker Theater in Chicago.
You can learn more about B Jeffrey Madoff and his work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/b-jeffrey-madoff-5baa8074
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“If you look back at anything horrible or traumatic you’ve been through in your life, the chances are it’s probably benefited you in some way; as difficult as that is to swallow…”
In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of character development through a unique angle which our guest this week gladly and generously opened up for us. As the founder of a character development organization that uses martial arts to develop character, my amazing companion on the mic this week talks to us about “black belt character” which is basically developing high levels of confidence, conduct, and concentration - and you’ll get a great understanding of that after you listen to the full episode.
We also talk about his personal journey of how martial arts became his escape from bullying as a teen, which unfortunately is very relatable to a lot of people; and his transition from athlete to leader.
Character development is a mixture of two things: daily habits and one-off events - allow this conversation to give more insight into this topic… Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a rating for the show to help us ensure we reach more people and spread these wonderful stories on leadership!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sebastian Bates is the Founder of The Warrior Academy, an award-winning global Martial Arts organization responsible for developing the character of 25,000 children across 3 continents.
Social enterprise and philanthropy, through The Bates Foundation, are at the heart of Sebastian's work.
Sebastian is a 2x best-selling author in the area of character development and anti-bullying.
Sebastian is a former international professional fighter having studied 6 styles of martial arts for 25 years and competing in 4 styles at national level.
Sebastian is on a mission to inspire a generation to make a global impact.
You can learn more about John and his work here:
www.warrioracademy.ae
www.sebastianbates.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
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“I went through all sorts of limiting beliefs that I didn’t even know I had and didn’t even know at the time…”
Have you ever reached a point in your career where you felt that despite all the monetary or material benefits you get from it, or despite all the praise, a voice still urges you to step up into a more fulfilling and purposeful path?
In this episode, we talk about purpose, we talk about effective and inspirational leadership. We also talk about going after what you really want in life and getting rid of all the limiting beliefs that have been stopping you from chasing them.
My guest also shares so many amazing stories that will help you scale or turn around your business in record time.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Named one of the Top 22 Entrepreneurs of 2023 by New York Weekly, April Shprintz is a Business Accelerator & Leading Sales Expert helping entrepreneurs and companies make huge increases in revenue by working less hours.
After more than 20 years in multiple industries solving problems, driving growth, and accelerating companies, April left corporate America after her highest earning 7-figure year to form her own firm and expand her impact. Generating over $1 Billion dollars in combined revenue using the principles of The Generosity Culture®, April took failing companies to profitability in less than six months, scaled million plus dollar international firms to 8 figures in a year, and drove brand new startups from no revenue to closing $100K deals week after week in less than a month.
A proud veteran, April served for nearly 7 years in the Air Force as a Television News Anchor and Executive Producer of AFTV News with an audience of 75 million. She was hand selected by Fox Sports to host a NASCAR race from Afghanistan, and today hosts a Global Top 10 ranking “how to” podcast on “Winning Mindset Mastery”, sharing her process to develop a winning mindset for success in life and business.
April has been featured in Forbes on how to respond to a business crisis and generate sales through giving. She’s also been featured by LinkedIn News and has been a contributor for Thrive Global.
You can learn more about April and her work here:
https://drivenoutcomes.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.co
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“Leaders need to be able to tell a story to people in challenging times - Where are we at? What does it really mean? Where can we go and how are we gonna get there?”
In this episode, we discover The Science Of Storytelling and how almost everyone does this wrong in business. More importantly, we discuss how to transform your success with impactful storytelling.
We also talk about tips on improving your influence in every situation, so that you can inspire, motivate and lead people effectively.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Richard Newman is the Founder of Body Talk. Over the past 22 years, his team has trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world to improve their communication and impact, including one client who gained over $1 Billion in new business in just one year using the strategies that Richard teaches.
Business leaders all over the world rely on Richard to transform their communication and to speak on the biggest stages. But he had to learn it all from scratch as someone who’s highly-introverted.
Richard has high-functioning autism. He was painfully shy as a child.
Aged 18, Richard started his mission to discover the core communication principles. He went to live in the foothills of the Himalayas with Tibetan monks, who spoke no English. They had to communicate non-verbally to understand each other.
He then worked as a professional actor, studying how to walk, move and speak to increase his impact on an audience. He eventually became a keynote speaker, coach, author and speechwriter, winning the coveted Cicero
Grand Prize for Best Speechwriter of the Year.
You can learn more about Richard and his work here:
https://ukbodytalk.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardnewmanspeaks/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
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“I have done too much work in the dark for you to take what’s mine in the light.”
In this episode, my very special guest and I talk about shifting your identity, what it takes to do that - the uncool, unsexy, unglamorous things - the “dark work”, so to speak, that you should be willing to go through in order to get to the point where you can start living life with great harmony and achieve what you know or should have known you are capable of becoming.
It’s a great time to ask yourself:
Are you aware of what is needed for that identity shift you’ve been longing for?
Are you willing to do what it takes to get there?
My guest and I hope that our conversation will plant a seed, or rather, water that seed you’ve had all along to “make shift happen”.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Anthony Trucks is a former foster child, NFL Football Player, competitor on American Ninja Warrior, author, Shift Coach and Entrepreneur.
From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owners, Anthony has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible.
As a speaker, identity shift coach, and founder of “Dark Work” and creator of the “Dark Work Experience”, Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity, tap into their full potential, and “Make Shift Happen!”
You can learn more about Anthoy and his work here:
https://www.anthonytrucks.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“I didn’t have any big wins, I had this accumulation of little baby wins. And here was the biggest lesson for me: I also never had any losses. I realized I was either winning or I was learning.”
In this episode, we are encouraged to look into ourselves and ask what we really want to achieve, not only in our business or our organizations, but also in our personal lives. Have we been putting certain goals and dreams aside because our internal voice says it’s impossible?
Well, allow this week’s guest, who was dubbed by Forbes as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine”, to change your mind about what can be achieved in life.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Do you know anyone that’s worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed, or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them? Well, our guest Steve Sims did all that when he founded the first high-end luxury concierge.
Steve is a best-selling author with "BLUEFISHING - The Art of Making Things Happen” & “Go For Stupid – The Art of Achieving Ridiculous Goals”. He is a sought-after coach and a top-rated speaker after keynoting at a variety of networks, groups, and associations including the Pentagon and Harvard – twice!
Steve teaches the art of communication so that you can gain and utilize relationships to accelerate your business goals. He does this by speaking at the highest-level events teaching entrepreneurs in every sector of business, and by offering 1-on-1 consulting and specific courses to aid you in making the next step to a more efficient and profitable career.
Learn more about Steve here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stevedsims/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevedsims
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevedsims/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/stevedsims
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevedsims
Website: http://stevedsims.com
The Art of Making Things Happen podcast - https://www.stevedsims.com/podcast/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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“We unconsciously violate the dignity of others around us because we simply do not understand people as deeply as we could…”
In this episode, we talk about a topic that is not only important to business leaders and team players, but essential to every human being - and that is communicating with dignity.
My guest this week, who is an absolute expert on the topic, graciously allows me to bounce ideas around with her as we uncover ways to become more effective organizations. We also talk about how as a leader, it is our responsibility to start an empowering culture within the company, and how you can begin doing that today!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Michele Molitor is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing”. She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing over 25 years of experience, intuitive insights, and strategic business savvy to your success.
Michele’s Rapid Rewiring approach is an innovative & integrative coaching approach that expertly blends scientific, somatic, and energetic principles for mind, heart, and spirit level healing and transformation.
As a nationally-recognized speaker, certified executive coach, hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) & Heart Healing practitioner, consultant, trainer, and writer, Michele’s passion for amplifying your natural talents and leadership capacity is conveyed through all aspects of her work and writing.
You can learn more about Michele and her work here -
www.michelemolitor.com
www.dignify.com (Enter code: NECTAR)
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Don’t stop being driven. You are driven, and please continue to be so because you’re gonna make a difference in the world because of it…”
In this episode, let’s talk about drive and the energy required to achieve our purpose. Equally important is how to manage and maximize this energy so we can focus on the things that really matter to us.
To help us get into the flow of things and provide us with not just a couple of tips, but 10 things you can actually apply to your life today is my amazing guest who helps people and companies focus on their purpose: to deliver genuine care that consistently drives extraordinary energy, actions and experiences to every one, every day, every time...
ABOUT OUR GUEST
From Blow Pops to Forbes Best Small Companies! Rob Dube started his first business in high school selling Blow Pops out of his locker. In 1991, he founded imageOne with his best friend, Joel Pearlman…
imageOne has been recognized as a Top 25 Small Businesses in America on the list of Forbes Small Giants, an Inc. Magazine Best Places to Work, as the number one Top Workplace in Michigan, a National Best and Brightest Company to Work For, one of Inc. 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, a Positive Workplace by the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business, and Crain’s Detroit Cool Places to Work.
Rob is the Visionary/CEO of The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy, a coaching program that helps entrepreneurs build the inner foundation to maximize their impact in business and life. He is the author of the best-selling book, donothing,™ the most rewarding leadership challenge you will ever take and the host of the Leading with Genuine Care retreat and podcast. Rob challenges business leaders and entrepreneurs to look inward with mindfulness and meditation by sharing his own mindful leadership journey.
You can learn more about Rob and his work here -
Rob’s website: www.robdube.com
imageOne website: www.imageoneway.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“It helps us as an organization when we have unique views. Everyone’s walked a different journey, and you bring a different perspective. That uniqueness makes it special in working as a team and in solving your clients problems…”
In this episode, I am excited to really explore the core of what this show is all about - and that is being passionate about leading.
We dive into leadership, and traits of a great and effective leader…
And who better to discuss that with than this week’s guest who not only is a self-professed “leadership junkie”, but also spent the past 30 years on his leadership journey as a lawyer focused on helping financial institutions solve complex problems all throughout the US…
Someone who not only has studied, read, and grown his leadership skills through hard work, being curious, trying novel ideas, learning from failures, and getting better every day, but has also been very successful in his field and in fact was awarded by his firm with the highest award for the advancement and support of women and of minorities as the chair of its “Financial Services Department” and “Women’s Pathways to Leadership Committee”, and as a member of the firm’s “Diversity & Inclusion Committee…
I really cannot think of a better guest for this topic. Read on to learn more about him…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tim Lupinacci is the CEO and Chair at Baker Donelson, where he leads over 1,300 individuals in 22 offices across the Southeastern US. He is presently leading the firm’s five year BakerVision 2028 strategy and its Diversity & Inclusion Compact.
As a life-long leadership student, Tim recently launched a non-profit called Everybody Leads, focused on empowering individuals in underserved communities with basic leadership skills and confidence to better lead themselves, lead others, and lead in the community.
You can learn more about Tim and his inspiring work here:
https://www.bakerdonelson.com/Timothy-Lupinacci
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lupinacci/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“A lot of people get blown around by the winds of life - wondering things like how they end up angry or sad, or why they’re happy and cannot seem to point out why. It’s a very interesting subject, but once we become aware of it, it’s very hard to ignore it afterwards…”
In this episode, we dive deep into learning more and understanding how our physicality, our emotions, and how we hear things combine to make us feel the way we feel; and more importantly, what we can do to control them.
Joining me this week is a guest speaker I love to keep inviting back on the show for his expertise on mindset. This time, he takes us through emotional states, how it affects us, and how we can positively influence our emotional states to help us go from being “blown around by the winds of life” to taking back control or “start to steer the boat” so to speak…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Rich Waterman is a high performance coach in both personal and business life. In his own words, he works with people and their businesses to BE more. Not to become more.
Rich was a former European Head of Derivatives Structuring for JP Morgan Chase. He is an NLP Trainer and a Senior Trainer for Robbins Research International.
Rich is now dedicating his time to a movement called “Be The Difference Today”. It focuses on successful individuals and business teams being the difference through contribution and service. He works with business leaders and their businesses to transform culture, profits and ultimately, the quality of life. He will help you create a deeply rich experience of life and find ways to express yourself in this space; through coaching, speaking and mentoring.
To learn more about Rich, please visit:
www.richwaterman.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Anytime I find that I’m not performing at the level I believe I’m capable of, I do some reflection and introspection and I find that I’m unconsciously drifting away from the basics. So I dial that back in, and work towards the mastery of the fundamentals...”
In this episode, we talk about how you can raise your game in whatever your chosen pursuit is in your career, in your business, or in life. Even if you are at a stage where you are still trying to figure out your path, this episode will give you some great moments to help you realize what it is you’re meant for. And for listeners who are already at a point in their journey where they have discovered their purpose, this conversation will instill in you or remind you ways you can continue to raise your performance + achievement + fulfillment.
My guest who joins me this week has provided some amazing and specific insights and advice around these topics, so make sure to listen from start to end…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping business leaders change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant).
Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance. Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.
Alan has helped hundreds of businesses achieve more - More impactful leadership. More sales revenue. More team cohesion. More loyal customers. He pushes them to achieve more by executing the basics consistently.
Alan utilizes the same principles he used in working with NBA superstars to teach proven strategies, and to improve individual and organizational performance. He offers practical, actionable approaches to develop a winning mindset, championship habits, and unparalleled focus.
To learn more about Alan, please visit: https://alansteinjr.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Love, love the franchising world and showing people the opportunity. Is the franchise world for you? What are you interested in? Your skills are transferable. You just need to be matched with the best business for you.”
In this episode, we talk about a specific method of business that doesn’t get talked about often, mainly because of the misconception that it always requires tons of money to invest in - and that is business franchising.
To get you excited and get you motivated for a good challenge is this week’s guest who very enthusiastically shares his experience as someone who helps people find their perfect business and helps independent business owners set up a profitable franchise system.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Lance Graulich is the CEO of ION Franchising, an industry-leading franchise consulting and development group that represents over 700 franchise brands & business opportunities in every imaginable category.
Lance helps prospective entrepreneurs find their perfect franchise for FREE. He also assists independent business owners in creating a franchise system.
Lance started out in the family business on Wall Street after receiving an economics degree. He then joined a TGIFridays franchise in Phoenix, AZ as a key executive and was vital to the rapid growth of this $225,000,000 organization.
Mr. Graulich was a multi-unit, multi-state franchise of Wingstop and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. He has created countless start-up brands and has become the industry-leading donut expert.
He is the founder of a donut chain called Pinkbox in Las Vegas. His latest start-up bakery project is with a Food Network star.
As a business start-up expert with more than 25 years of experience, he has served as President of various franchise advisory councils and boards advising emerging franchise brands.
He has helped a multitude of companies grow efficiently & effectively and is also the host of host of top 50 Business Podcast “Eye on Franchising”.
You can learn more about Lance and his work here:
http://www.eyeonfranchising.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“The level of human that you are will be the thermostat. And if you don’t grow into the person worthy of making a million dollars a year, even if you do that once but you’re still a 250 person, it will level back out… People who are committed, who have the work ethic, who have the discipline - they’re gonna win.”
In this episode, we talk about sales and closing deals but only as our springboard to discuss something much broader; and in most cases, more important, not just in business, but also in life. Join me and my guest this week as we explore identity, leveling up your identity to the human that you want to become, how to achieve that, and more…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Mike Szczesniak is an entrepreneur, consultant, and coach. He is the CEO and Head Coach at The Results Engine, where he helps commissioned sales professionals - specifically in the D2D Space - scale their production and increase commissions by a minimum of 30% in 60 days or less. He is also the host of the top-rated podcast - The Results Engine Podcast.
To learn more about Mike and the awesome work he does, check out:
Website:
https://www.mikeszczesniak.com/
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/mikeszczesniak/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Let's lean into our edge together, celebrate the fullness of who we are, and support each and every one of us embracing our true zone of genius.”
In this episode, we speak about embracing our zone of genius, so we can be the best version of ourselves. As leaders, we have a lot on our plate; and most of the time, the pressure is much greater on us.
It is important to seek help when needed so we can navigate difficult situations which we do not have to do by ourselves. My guest today offers a very enlightening insight into helping ourselves so we can live life in our zones of genius and become more effective at what we do, and become happier as well in our personal lives.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Sarah Fruehling, Founder and CEO of Fruehling Coaching and Facilitation, is on a mission to help brilliant leaders, influencers, and the top 1% fulfill their highest calling as impact leaders. Her clients transform to live in their zone of genius so they experience an upward spiral of evolution and growth that leads to true financial freedom, time freedom, and unlocks their passion.
Sarah helps her clients achieve their deepest desires and greatest goals with a unique coaching style that draws on her dynamic duo of accountability and insight. As a brain nerd, she leverages her expert knowledge in positive psychology, appreciative inquiry, emotional intelligence, and communication skills to maximize her clients’ potential.
To learn more about Sarah and the work she does, check out:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fruehlingcoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruehlingcoaching/
LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fruehlingcoaching/
LinkedIn Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fruehlingcoachingandfacilitation
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-pjoOQrf5DRr5ctLzciOKA
Also, check out her LEGENDARY LEADER ASSESSMENT here: https://legendaryleader.scoreapp.com/
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ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
“Nobody cares more about your career than you do, so you’ve gotta be the one to own it.”
In this episode, we share best practices in taking control of your career and your life. And who better to discuss that with than my amazing guest who spent most of his life teaching people exactly how to own that for themselves.
Many of the listeners of this show will appreciate all the great tips from this conversation as this episode reminds us that the most successful people are the ones who continue to invest in learning throughout their careers.
The conversation also appeals to leaders and managers who are in the position to influence people in their organizations and help them reach their goals.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. He is the author of the book, Own Your Career, Own Your Life, which is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures.
Andy is also the host of three podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat; Own Your Career; and My NFT Journey. He is the co-founder and host of The Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community as well as the host of the Talent Development Virtual Summit.
Andy has consulted and taught strategy, sales, leadership, finance, and innovation to business leaders all over the world including companies like Salesforce.com, Oracle, Google, Toyota,, State Farm, Red Bull, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HP, Sony, Cisco, Tiffany & Co and others.
Andy holds an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business where he served as President of the MBA program and a BS from the University of Florida (Go Gators!)
His purpose is to love and support his family and to impact the world by inspiring people to stop drifting, take control and live life with intention. He is a husband and father of two kids and lives in Orlando, Florida, USA.
To learn more about Andy and his work, please visit:
https://andystorch.com/
https://tdtt.us/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
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“If you’re not improving, you're in decline. When you're improving, you’re staving off the aging process in many regards - mentally, spiritually, in every regard.”
In this episode, we talk about the power of innovation and Lean thinking (or Kaizen) and Six Sigma. My guest and I discuss how he learned the strategic approach that focuses on dramatically improving flow in the value stream and eliminating waste, and how he applied it to his company - turning it into the huge success that it is today.
Many of the listeners of this show will appreciate all the great tips from this conversation, especially for the business owners and business leaders out there as you’ll find it is filled with actionable info that you can apply to your process right away!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Paul Akers is the founder and president of FastCap, a product development company specializing in woodworking tools and hardware for the professional builder.
FastCap was started in Paul’s garage in 1997 when he simply “fixed what bugged him” and developed his first product: the Fastcap Cover Cap. From humble beginnings, and no MBA, FastCap has thousands of distributors worldwide in over 40 countries.
Paul’s intense curiosity on how things could be improved paved the way for him to become a prolific innovator and today he holds many US and International patents. FastCap launches approximately 20-30 innovative products per year and has won business of the year in 1999 and 2010.
In June 2011 Paul won Seattle Business Magazine’s prestigious Business Executive of the Year award. He wrote his first book, 2 Second Lean, about creating a fun, Lean culture, that is now available in 15 languages. In 2015, he wrote his 2nd book, Lean Health, in 2016, he wrote Lean Travel and in 2019, he wrote Lean Life and Banish Sloppiness. In 2016, Paul’s book, 2 Second Lean, was recognized by the Shingo Institute and won the Research and Professional Publication Award.
To learn more about Paul and his work, please visit:
https://paulakers.net/
https://www.youtube.com/@PaulaAkers
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
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“Hey there, toy people!”
In this episode, we are reminded that you can indeed chase your passion and make a fulfilling life out of it. We grow up with people leading us to believe that following your passion is overrated. My guest this week, “The Toy Coach”, reminds us that that simply is not the case, that you can in fact create a lucrative career from something you enjoy as long as you stay true to your path.
She and I talk about pursuing dreams - for her in particular, being able to do what she loved as a kid even as now as a grown-up, and on a much bigger scale. We also talk about her journey from working in corporate to starting her own company, and how you too can thrive without having to give up things that make you happy.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Azhelle Wade has been working in the toy industry for over a decade, climbing up and across the ladder, pushing against bias, surviving a cancer scare, breaking through glass ceilings and fighting for the salary she believed she deserved.
Before the age of 30, she made it to Vice President of a toy company. Later, she decided that achieving her dream job wasn't enough - so she sought out to make a bigger impact on the toy industry…
What does this mean in her case? It means that she transformed herself to become “The Toy Coach” - an educator and a source of inspiration for creative inventors and entrepreneurs who think they've got a good idea for a toy or a game, but aren't sure where to start. Her goal is to build a bridge into this notoriously closed off industry, that welcomes newcomers in with open arms.
Listen to the full interview to find out more about her story!
Azhelle is also the host of “Making It In The Toy Industry” podcast.
Find out more about her work on: https://www.thetoycoach.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
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“The pivotal moment for me was when I started thinking of myself as a mentor rather than just being a coach.”
In this episode, we speak about the importance of understanding the difference between a coach and a mentor. And we do that this week from the perspective of my guest who has a strong background in being a professional athlete turned coach, turned executive mentor who now develops leaders who inspire, influence, and build teams that win.
If you're tired of underperformance and ready to level up, he’s your guy! My guest is very open in sharing his leadership journey - the life events that served as his learning experiences - that brought him to where he is now. I hope you are excited, because these stories make him very relatable despite his success and accomplishments, and are bound to inspire you for your week…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Andrew Sillitoe is fascinated with how changing our mindset can change the world around us. He has been writing, speaking and teaching on mindset since 2007, as any of his thousands of students and followers can tell you. Featured in Inc magazine and TEDx speaker, he has worked with the BBC and has four published books.
A blogger, speaker, and mental coach, he is known mostly for his work with elite athletes and business leaders.
Outside of leading multiple personal development brands, he plays and coaches ice hockey in Czechia whilst raising four children with his wife.
Andrew has failed many times in life and had some massive lows, including losing his father to a sudden heart attack when he was 16; but he turned these lows into transformation, and it was in 2007 that he became obsessed with performance improvement.
Follow him for mindset and leadership advice that actually works. You can learn more about Andrew and his work here:
https://andrewsillitoe.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-sillitoe/
https://www.instagram.com/andrewsillitoe/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
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“We often take our talents for granted and assume that other people have the same set of skills as we do, so we downplay the time, energy, and passion we’ve invested to learn. We assume that everyone knows what we know, and that’s just not the truth…”
In this episode, a perfect topic for our audience - leadership in the most simple yet effective form. We talk about how driven we are with life, and how well we pursue our goals especially for those who are motivated by contribution and impact, despite the norms of society and our immediate environment.
Joining us this week is someone who dared to challenge issues he found at work and in his community to create a version of his life that is better suited for him and the legacy he wants to leave this world. We talk about being self-driven, and how to influence people to become more driven and effective.
To get you pumped, my guest will also share how he built a side hustle that turned out to be a million-dollar business, and how he now leads people to do the same!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Tony Whatley became known as “The Side Hustle Millionaire” after his book with the same title became a #1 best-seller on Amazon in just 9 hours from the time it was launched. But, this book title isn’t just fiction; it is based on his actual story.
Tony once led a successful corporate career for over 25 years, but that is less interesting than the side-businesses that he created, which generated millions in profit.
As an active entrepreneur himself, he still owns a few businesses. But, his real passion is teaching entrepreneurs how to start, scale, and sell their business, within his podcast and consulting brand 365 Driven.
You can learn more about Tony and his work here:
https://365driven.com/
https://www.instagram.com/365driven/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonywhatley/
https://web.facebook.com/365driven
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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“You need the light and the dark. You need a bit of resentment, you need a bit of anger, you need a bit of frustration; but what you don’t want to do is live there.”
In this episode, we talk about a very interesting approach to being more - not only in business, not only as a leader, but most importantly in life - through values and rules, realizing your own personal values and rules, knowing how to assess them and apply them every day. Some examples of these values we really dive into are connection, love, contribution, among others…
My guest who joins me this week has been on the show two times before, which is a testament of how effective he is in what he does and apparently, how much my listeners want him back.
My guest opens up about his own way of approaching these rules, how it enriches his personal life, his family, and his career. The willingness of my guests to be this vulnerable is something I always appreciate and I hope it gives you a priceless lesson or two…
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Rich Waterman is a high performance coach in both personal and business life. In his own words, he works with people and their businesses to BE more. Not to become more.
Rich was a former European Head of Derivatives Structuring for JP Morgan Chase. He is an NLP Trainer and a Senior Trainer for Robbins Research International.
Rich is now dedicating his time to a movement called “Be The Difference Today”. It focuses on successful individuals and business teams being the difference through contribution and service. He works with business leaders and their businesses to transform culture, profits and ultimately, the quality of life. He will help you create a deeply rich experience of life and find ways to express yourself in this space; through coaching, speaking and mentoring.
To learn more about Rich, please visit:
www.richwaterman.com
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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“Pain is not something to be feared; it is something to be understood.”
This week, we talk about a topic we often ignore - pain. Because we think that giving pain attention will slow us down from achieving. But this conversation will teach us that pain exists not because we are doing things wrong, but because we are simply out of balance.
To make it more relevant for you, physical pain could be the result of an old injury, hours of sitting behind a desk or the wheel of a car, or simply a postural dysfunction.
All of these can knock your body out of perfect alignment, causing pain, sleeping troubles, and limitations - and slow you down from achieving your life's greatest work.
Join me and my guest as we help you realign your body, and with that your life, so you can be successful with the things you were meant to do.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Brian Bradley is the Vice President, Brand Development and Special Programs and is on a mission to help millions of people learn how to live healthier, pain-free lives and achieve complete fitness.
A frequent speaker at industry events, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits on the topics of chronic pain, healthy living, and high-level performance. His clients include the Tony Robbins Companies, Bulletproof Radio, YPO, the Seattle Study Club, and the NFL.
Brian has been studying “true” biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Method for more than 25 years.
As the Posture-Pain-Performance coach and motivational speaker, he has spoken in more than 15 countries, promoting a myriad of healthy principles for achieving success in all areas of personal and professional life.
Brian believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. His postural training, fitness experience and engaging personality get people of all ages moving and digging deep to get their best results.
Learn more: https://www.egoscue.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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“Money has nothing to do with whether you are a good person or not. Money only amplifies who you are.”
In this episode, we discuss success and wealth while acknowledging that different people have different definitions for those two things.
My guest openly shares her journey into self-discovery and self-love, and how money played a part in that. More importantly, she shares her message of how we are meant for great things, how we should stop playing small, and last but not least, self-ownership as a form of true influence.
Join us as we also openly explore perspectives on manifestation, the difference of masculine and feminine energies in the workplace, and a topic we love to touch on in the show - finding your happiness in different situations as a leader, yes; but more importantly, as a human being.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a business coaching and training company that equips ambitious, driven, high-performing female entrepreneurs to tap into their feminine energy to create a more fulfilled and satisfying life and business.
As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then onto 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, she knows exactly what inner and outer game strategies are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to.
She uses these strategies to help her high-achieving clients embrace their feminine essence in a way that elevates the experience of success and overall satisfaction with life and business.
Learn more about Amira and her views on leadership at: https://www.TheUnstoppableWoman.com
Free Resources: https://theunstoppablewoman.com/freestuff
The Unstoppable Woman Podcast: https://theunstoppablewoman.com/listen/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather.
Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at theleaderslab.co
**Free for Leaders Lab Listeners: Starting January 1st, Tommy Rosen will be leading a live, one hour morning spiritual practice every day at 6:00am PT, for the entire month of January. Sadhana is a morning spiritual practice aimed at helping you reconnect to your true self so that you can set your day up for success. To register and for more info: r20.com/WakeUp2023
You can learn more about Ken and his team at:
theleaderslab.co
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“I made sure that I surrounded myself with the right people - who are motivated, who are driven, who are trying to better themselves.”
In this episode, we acknowledge that life is constantly changing. There will always be ups and downs - but the important thing is how we choose to navigate them.
My guest speaks from experience, making this conversation relatable, rich, and genuine. The message this week is beyond leadership skills - we talk about values that are very important not just for a leader, but for every human being on the planet.
We talk a lot about forgiveness, too - forgiving others, but more importantly, forgiving yourself. My guest effortlessly relates these topics into practical tips that you can apply to yourself, to your life, your business, career, or your craft today. I’m excited for you to meet him…
**Free for Leaders Lab Listeners: Starting January 1st, Tommy Rosen will be leading a live, one-hour morning spiritual practice every day at 6:00 am PT for the entire month of January. Sadhana is a morning spiritual practice aimed at helping you reconnect to your true self so that you can set your day up for success. To register and for more info: r20.com/WakeUp2023
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Justin Schenck is an entrepreneur, speaker and the host of the top rated podcast the Growth Now Movement. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine, featured in Thrive Global and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space.
Justin’s podcast has grown to become a podcast that is currently getting played in over 100 countries every single week and he has gone on to help countless people grow their brands and business through podcasting.
He is also the host and creator of one of the go to events for entrepreneurs and forward thinkers; Growth Now Summit LIVE! https://www.growthnowsummit.com/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at:
theleaderslab.co
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
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“Really understand communication and influence so you can be the best contributor to teams that you can be.”
In this episode, we speak about the importance of having great communication skills as a leader. We go beyond public speaking - more importantly, understanding the influence and impact that this skill brings.
To get you excited and bring out your ability to speak effectively, I’ve invited one of the most prolific TED format coaches in the world to help me deliver this topic. Someone who knows the power that mastering the TED format can bring to anyone - not just at work but also in life.
PROMOS
**Free for Leaders Lab Listeners: Starting January 1st, Tommy Rosen will be leading a live, one-hour morning spiritual practice every day at 6:00 am PT, for the entire month of January. Sadhana is a morning spiritual practice aimed at helping you reconnect to your true self so that you can set your day up for success. To register and for more info: r20.com/WakeUp2023
ABOUT OUR GUEST
After totally blowing his first time on the TED Stage, John Bates set his focus and is now a global Leadership Communications Expert, Executive Coach, Author, Pitch Coach and Keynote Speaker.
Leaders from organizations like Johnson & Johnson’s JLABS, NASA (including the Astronauts), US Navy Special Operations, Boston Scientific, NORAD, and more, recommend him to their colleagues as the best leadership communications coach working today.
He designs all of his programs using principles derived from neurobiology, so your COMMUNICATION is as mighty as YOUR IDEAS.
John Bates‘ mission is to bring out what is awesome inside of forward-thinking, growth-mindset leaders, so they can have the impact they want to have on the world.
He supports leaders who are slightly nervous on stage in becoming totally TED-Worthy, confident, relaxed, and influential.
He also supports excellent communicators who want to take the next level for themselves.
Find his bestselling book at Amazon: Your Amazing Itty Bitty Guide to Being TED-Worthy: 15 Essential Secrets of Successful Speaking Based in Human Neurobiology.
You can learn more about John and his work here:
https://executivespeakingsuccess.com/subscribe/
https://johnbates.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbates/
ABOUT OUR HOST
Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Senior Leadership Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.
You can learn more about Ken and his team at:
theleaderslab.co
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Warwick Fairfax was only 26 when, as the fifth-generation heir to the media empire bearing his family name, he led — and lost — a multibillion-dollar public takeover bid. The result? The company founded by his great-great-grandfather slipped from family control after 150 years, leaving him to examine not only his own shortcomings and losses but also his life's principles and the lessons he learned from family members who came before him and some of history's greatest leaders. Ken talks with Warwick about overcoming seemingly insurmountable failure to find purpose and fulfillment in life.
**Free for Leaders Lab Listeners: Starting January 1st, Tommy Rosen will be leading a live, one-hour morning spiritual practice every day at 6:00 am PT for the entire month of January. Sadhana is a morning spiritual practice aimed at helping you reconnect to your true self so that you can set your day up for success. To register and for more info: r20.com/WakeUp2023
Warwick Fairfax is the Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Crucible Leadership: Embrace Your Trials to Lead a Life of Significance and the founder of Crucible Leadership, a philosophical and practical breakthrough for turning business and personal failures into the fuel for igniting a life of significance. Forbes has hailed him as offering "compelling insights for anyone who would like to wake up feeling inspired by their work but doesn't." He is also the founder and host of the podcast "Beyond The Crucible".
Those insights are rooted not in a checklist of glib to-do's but in his own experience at the epicenter of one of the most spectacular business failures in the history of his home nation of Australia. Fairfax was only 26 when, as the fifth-generation heir to the media empire bearing his family name, he led — and lost — a multibillion-dollar public takeover bid. The result? The company founded by his great-great-grandfather slipped from family control after 150 years, leaving him to examine not only his own shortcomings and losses but also his life's principles and the lessons he learned from family members who came before him and some of history's greatest leaders. By sharing these insights as a leadership adviser, Fairfax enables others to learn from their own crucible experiences and emerge to lead lives rooted in their unique designs.
Fairfax holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified executive coach and an Elder at Bay Area Community Church. He lives in Annapolis, Maryland, with his wife, Gale. They have three adult children who are in the process of developing their own unique paths to lives of significance.
Learn more about Warwick and his work at:
https://crucibleleadership.com/
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Your identity will determine where you end up 100% of the time. If you are not where you want to be (over time), there is a really good chance (maybe even a certainty) that your identity is not where it needs to be. Gaining alignment between your goals, your identity, and your personal blueprint will lead to success and a long-term fulfillment. Coach Rich Waterman joins us for this insightful conversation.
At the end of this episode, listen in to a special invitation from my friend Tommy Rosen. Go to: www.r20.com/wakeup2023 for more details.
Rich Waterman was a former European Head of Derivatives Structuring for JP Morgan Chase. He is an NLP Trainer and a Senior Trainer for Robbins Research International.
Rich is now dedicating his time to a movement called “Be The Difference Today”. It focuses on successful individuals and business teams being the difference through contribution and service. He works with business leaders and their businesses to transform culture, profits, and ultimately the quality of life. He will help you create a deeply rich experience of life and find ways to express yourself in this space; through coaching, speaking, and mentoring.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.theleaderslab.co/.
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/
What do athletes do differently when it comes to nutrition and the mindset around it? Why don't diets work long-term? Could intermittent fasting may be a great option for you? Learn the answers to these questions and many more as Sherry and Ken break down athletic nutrition.
Sherry Shaban is an athletic therapist, osteopath, nutritional consultant, and strength coach. With over 18 years of experience, Sherry has dedicated her life to motivating, inspiring, and empowering thousands of people all over the world to reach their highest potential in health and fitness.
Learn more about Sherry at:
sherryshaban.com
To learn more, visit:
https://www.theleaderslab.co/.
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Confidence. Where does it come from, and how do we get it? Juan Bendana talks about his story from being an obese teenager with no self-esteem or confidence to motivating national audiences to find theirs.
Juan Bendana is a renowned youth speaker, author, DJ, and Tony Robbins Trainer who speaks on High School & University campuses as well as at conferences internationally. He speaks to 50,000+ students, educators, and parents across Canada & the United States every year. Through his message of Engagement & Action, Juan creates an environment that makes both students and staff feel inspired, influential, and engaged.
Learn more about Juan Bendana at:
juanbendana.com
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https://www.theleaderslab.co/.
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What would life be like if you lived fearlessly and authentically? 2X World Triathlon Champion Siri Lindley joins us to talk about her journey in finding her own authenticity. Siri grew up with severe OCD and kept her sexuality a secret from her sponsors and family for fear of abandonment. Through all of this, Siri learned to overcome enormous obstacles to meet the love of her life, beat cancer, and to live fearlessly authentic along the way.
Siri Lindley is an author, public speaker, triathlon coach to the elites, and a two-time triathlon world champion. Siri is in the business of changing lives and making dreams come true. Her mission is to positively influence others and to help empower you by connecting you to your greatest strengths by being fearlessly authentic.
You can find out more about Siri Lindley by visiting:
http://www.sirilindley.com
http://www.believeranchandrescue.org/
Podcast: The Bed Head Chronicles
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We are all born with unexplained abilities we have from birth to death that allow us to do ordinary things extraordinarily well. These are called Sacred Gifts. When we are consistently living in and using our gifts, we feel amazing, but when we are not, we can feel unfulfilled. On today’s show, we will take the first steps in helping you discover yours!
Annette Sharpe is the COO of Recovery 2.0 and brings over 2 decades of behind-the-scenes insight into leadership and team building in the Personal Development space. Annette’s rare combination of real-world, practical solution-finding, combined with inspired intuitive guidance, make her an absolute force. She’s like your spiritual-real-life-entrepreneur-wake-up-call ninja. If you’re ready to lead from your heart and build a business team that wins, let’s do that.
Connect with Annette at:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annettesharpe/
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https://www.theleaderslab.co/.
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Alternative medicines (LSD, Mushrooms, Ayahuasca, Peyote, and MDMA) and micro-dosing are getting a lot of attention. Are they the savers of our souls or dangerous drugs? What can we learn from them? What are the benefits and dangers? Over the next two weeks, we will take a deep dive with Tommy Rosen.
Tommy Rosen is an internationally renowned yoga teacher and addiction recovery expert who has spent the last 3 decades immersed in recovery and wellness. He holds advanced certifications in both Kundalini and Hatha Yoga and has 31 years of continuous recovery from addiction. Tommy teaches yoga at conferences, festivals, retreats, and online throughout the year, sharing the power of breath and movement to build vitality, boost immunity and live optimally.
He is the founder and CEO of Recovery 2.0, where he has created the Recovery 2.0 Global Community, the Recovery 2.0 Online Conference series, the Recovery 2.0 Group Coaching Program, and the Recovery 2.0 Coach Training.
Tommy’s first book, Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life (Hay House), was published to International acclaim and continues to transform the lives of readers across the globe.
To Learn more about Tommy, please visit:
www.r20.com](http://www.r20.com/
To learn more, visit:
https://www.theleaderslab.co/.
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Alternative medicines (LSD, Mushrooms, Ayahuasca, Peyote, and MDMA) and micro-dosing are getting a lot of attention. Are they the savers of our souls or dangerous drugs? What can we learn from them? What are the benefits and dangers? Over the next two weeks, we will take a deep dive with Tommy Rosen.
Tommy Rosen is an internationally renowned yoga teacher and addiction recovery expert who has spent the last 3 decades immersed in recovery and wellness. He holds advanced certifications in both Kundalini and Hatha Yoga and has 31 years of continuous recovery from addiction. Tommy teaches yoga at conferences, festivals, retreats, and online throughout the year, sharing the power of breath and movement to build vitality, boost immunity and live optimally.
He is the founder and CEO of Recovery 2.0, where he has created the Recovery 2.0 Global Community, the Recovery 2.0 Online Conference series, the Recovery 2.0 Group Coaching Program, and the Recovery 2.0 Coach Training.
Tommy’s first book, Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life (Hay House), was published to International acclaim and continues to transform the lives of readers across the globe.
To Learn more about Tommy, please visit:
www.r20.com](http://www.r20.com/
To learn more, visit:
https://www.theleaderslab.co/.
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What is the Enneagram, and how can it help you as a leader? What is your Enneagram type? Join Ken as he talks with Enneagram expert Colleen Buckman to get answers to these questions and more.
Take the Enneagram at:
https://www.truity.com/
Colleen Buckman is a Holistic Healer, Educator, Rebirthing Breath-work Trainer, and Singer/Songwriter. She helps people take their place in the world through individual sessions, group training, music, and wellness education.
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Stocks are retesting and falling through the lows of June. Inflation is white hot. Interest rates spiked, causing an extreme reversal in the housing markets. Bonds are not the safe haven they once were. As a leader, how do you prepare yourself and your business for the headwinds and upcoming opportunities? Ken Goldberg joins us and gives us his expert opinion.
Ken Goldberg is a 35-year investment warrior from Wall Street firms to the Chicago Options Trading Floor. Ken has been a CNBC guest, started and sold 3 hedge funds, has been a World Cup Trading Championship winner, and was a most-read contributor at The Street.com.
You can connect with Ken Goldberg and his work at www.dsetrading.com for private coaching, a real-time Twitter feed, and twice-weekly market videos.
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What is the DISC Assessment? What does it tell us about ourselves and others? How can we use it to be more effective leaders? Ken takes a deep dive with DISC expert Steve Ciprani.
Take the DISC assessment for free (upgrade for $30 for in-depth results): https://www.truity.com/test/disc-personality-test.
Steve Ciprani is the owner of Ciprani Consulting, a hiring, and training company that places 400-500 hires per year in small businesses all over the U.S. and Canada.
A former educator, Steve has a passion for teaching, coaching, and consulting; to help business owners achieve their mission and vision through hiring leverage, developing effective business strategies, and optimizing their systems, procedures, and processes. Steve is dedicated to the employer/employee relationship to make both parties more receptive and engaged so that the business can be more efficient and profitable as a whole.
Ciprani Consulting and Steve’s vision is to reCREATE 10,000 small businesses by the year 2030; to challenge the norm of outdated hiring practices, and heal broken workplace relationships so that employers and their staff can reach their full potential. When not at work, Steve is an avid reader, investor, and devoted father to his two daughters.
Contact Steve Ciprani: https://www.cipraniconsulting.com/
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What are the six human needs, and understanding them to help you to become a more effective leader. Rich Waterman joins us again for a deep dive on this.
Take the Six Human Needs Assessment:
https://six-human-needs-test.herokuapp.com/
Both Rich and Ken have been trained (and are Trainers with) Tony Robbins. Check out The Tony Robbins Podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-robbins-podcast/id1098413063
Rich Waterman was a former European Head of Derivatives Structuring for JP Morgan Chase. He is an NLP Trainer and a Senior Trainer for Robbins Research International.
Rich is now dedicating his time to a movement called “Be The Difference Today”. It focuses on successful individuals and business teams being the difference through contribution and service. He works with business leaders and their businesses to transform culture, profits and ultimately, the quality of life. He will help you create a deeply rich experience of life and find ways to express yourself in this space; through coaching, speaking and mentoring.
To learn more about Rich, please visit:
www.richwaterman.com.
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Mike Sjogren created an Airbnb Empire and has helped many others do the same, but his journey there was not all rainbows and butterflies. Mike battled alcoholism at a young age and dealt with his son having a potentially life-ending condition that defined his faith and set him on a path of independence, financial freedom, and fulfillment.
Michael is the host of the Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast and founder of the Short Term Rental Secrets Mastermind, a training and mastermind program that helps investors launch, automate and scale their short-term rental portfolios. Michael and his wife Krysten founded Occupied, a national short-term rental investment and management company, in 2017, as a vehicle to build passive income so they could stop trading away time from family for a paycheck. That vision came to fruition within 18 months when their short-term rental portfolio replaced their income, and Krysten and Michael left their corporate jobs. They are based out of Boston, MA and currently have a portfolio of 44 short-term rental properties across five states, including two boutique hotels on Boston’s north shore.
Find Mike at:
www.STRsecrets.com
Instagram -
@the_airbnbguy
Short Term Rental Secret Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/short-term-rental-secrets-podcast/id1517624469
Cool things we talked about:
Think and Grow Rich Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/think-and-grow-rich/id1493269333
The Tony Robbins Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-robbins-podcast/id1098413063
The Oura Ring:
https://ouraring.com/
Athletic Greens:
https://fbuy.io/ag/aa5ea2ny
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In this episode, we flip the script, and Ken is interviewed by his friend Nick Bradly who hosts the #1 Business Podcast in the UK (Scale Up Your Business With Nick Bradley). Ken talks with Nick about the mindset of leadership.
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Ken talks with Nazmi(Naz) about his leadership journey. Naz moved to the U.S. from Turkey in 2001, not knowing how to speak English and with only $850 to his name. He started waiting tables & bartending while learning English and moved up to managing a high-end restaurant and wine bar in Manhattan. This gave Naz the confidence he needed to open his own restaurants. In total, he was the owner & operator of 5 restaurants before exiting the Restaurant business in 2019. From there, he launched an e-commerce platform http://www.quicksuppliesonline.com, where he works today.
Nazmi Ozokur(Naz)has been married for 11 years and has a 7-year-old daughter and a baby boy arriving any day!
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In this episode, Host Ken talks with Sarah about her leadership journey from going through a tough divorce and becoming a single Mom to getting her MBA and branching out on her own, and starting her own thriving CPA firm.
Sarah Jones is a CPA in Texas, licensed by the IRS in all 50 states, and a Certified Tax Planner. She is passionate about helping her clients achieve financial success, gain clarity in their business and save on taxes!
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Ken talks with Chris about how an unimaginable racially motivated tragedy led Chris to find a higher calling and spread a message of love, understanding, and unity.
Chris Singleton is a former professional athlete drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2017. Following the loss of his mother in a racially motivated mass shooting, Chris has now become an inspirational speaker and best-selling author who has shared his message of unity and racial reconciliation with NFL and NBA teams as well as multiple Fortune 500 companies across the country. He shares his story with over 70 organizations and over 30,000 students annually and resides with his spouse Mariana and his sons CJ and Caden in Charleston, SC.
To learn more about Chris, visit:
Website: chrissingleton.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/csingleton__2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechrissingleton/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/csingleton_2/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thechrissingleton/
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In this week's episode, Ken talks with Glen Greenawalt about his leadership journey, challenges, and vision that has helped the company he co-founded to exceed $100,000,000 in sales while finding personal fulfillment.
Glen Greenawalt is The COO and Co-Founder of LGC Hospitality Staffing. Through its more than 40 offices, 200 employees, and more than 30,000 temporary employees LGC will produce over $100,000,000 in revenue in 2022.
Glen has a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting from Purdue University and spent 6 years in the Marine reserves and graduated from the Marine officer program in Quantico VA in the 90th percentile.
Learn more at: www.lgcassociates.com
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In this week's episode,Rich Waterman talks with Ken about his leadership journey and an event that changed his life forever and led him to create the "Be The Difference Today" movement.
Rich Waterman was a former European Head of Derivatives Structuring for JP Morgan Chase.He is an NLP Trainer and a Senior Trainer for Robbins Research International.
Rich is now dedicating his time to a movement called “Be The Difference Today”. It focuses on successful individuals and business teams being the difference through contribution and service. He works with business leaders and their businesses to transform culture, profits and ultimately the quality of lives. He will help you create a deeply rich experience of life and find ways to express yourself from this space; through coaching, speaking and mentoring. Learn more about Rich, please visit: www.richwaterman.com
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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In this week's episode of The Leaders Lab podcast, Host Ken talks with Sherry about how her childhood dreams of being an athlete were derailed by an auto accident only to come back even stronger. Sherry & Ken also talk about life balance and the routines & rituals that lead to fulfillment.
Sherry Shaban is an athletic therapist, osteopath, nutritional consultant, and strength coach. With over 18 years of experience, Sherry has dedicated her life to motivating, inspiring, and empowering thousands of people all over the world to reach their highest potential in health and fitness. Learn more about Sherry at: sherryshaban.com
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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In this episode of The Leaders Lab podcast, Host Ken talks with Michele Molitor about her work in helping executives and business owners free themselves of mental blocks and limiting beliefs so they can fulfill their true potential.
As the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting, Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book “Breakthrough Healing.” Michele works with executives and entrepreneurs, bringing over 30 years of experience, intuitive insights and strategic business savvy to your success.
Michele’s unique Rapid Rewiring™ approach is a culmination of years of study in the realms of emotional intelligence, neuroscience, organizational psychology and Rapid Transformational Therapy. Her clients dubbed her “The Mind Detective” because she is an expert at helping high achieving professionals remove the blocks created by anxiety, overwhelm and burnout.
She assists her clients in achieving greater confidence and self-worth so they can be more productive and satisfied in their careers. Giving them more time for better health, home life and hobbies, amplifying their success with greater ease and balance. To learn more about Michele, please visit: www.michelemolitor.com
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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In this episode, Host Ken talks with Mari Tautimes about becoming a Mother at 15 and her inspirational story of perseverance. Against all odds, Mari shatters the glass ceiling becoming CEO of an 8 figure company as well as an EOS implementer.
Mari Tautimes brings her 20+ years of entrepreneurial leadership to coach, train, and inspire today’s business leaders of all ages, experience-levels, and industries. She is that rare female business leader who shatters the confines of “business” as we know it by revealing our own humanity through simple yet vulnerable writing, speaking, and entrepreneurial training, unapologetically from a woman’s perspective.
Having learned from the likes of Tony Robbins and Keith Cunningham, Mari is driven to inspire and motivate others to fulfill their potential and achieve their goals.
She is a world-class speaker, trainer, EOS Implementer®, and mentor, sharing her story of perseverance and success to help others create and pursue their most fulfilling lives. Learn more about Mari at: www.maritautimes.com
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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In this episode of the The Leaders Lab podcast, Host Ken Eslick interviewed Jake Resser, General Manager at Cintas Corporation. Jake knows how to hire, train, and develop outstanding leaders. In this episode I talk with Jake about being a shining star when it comes to leadership development in a company that is already known for doing just that.
Learn what Jake and his team do to attract, retain, and develop leaders and how they keep doing it year after year. Jake Resser is a General Manager for the Cintas Corporation at one of the largest locations in the country in Bedford Park, Illinois on the South Side of Chicago.
Jake began his career with Cintas 17 Years ago as a Management Trainee and has moved quickly through the ranks and has been a General Manager for ten years. Jake has received numerous operational accomplishments and awards but he is most proud of his talent development success. He has developed over 30 leaders to the Manager Level and another 8 to the GM/Director Level.
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Host Ken Eslick talks with Moira Kucaba,Owner at Together Rising, LLC. Moira is the #1 Health & Fitness Coach in the Country & self-taught CEO.In this episode we talk about Moira's rise to the top of her industry and what she has learned along the way.
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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In this episode of The Leaders Lab podcast, Host Ken with guest Nick Bradley talks about the steps Nick took in setting goals that pulled him towards them and has led to massive personal and professional success after hitting a crossroads a few years ago.
Nick Bradley is a world-renowned author, speaker and business growth expert, who works with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors, building high-value companies.His “Scale Up With Nick Bradley” podcast, which ranked #1 in the UK on iTunes’ business charts, has more than 350k downloads in over 130 countries! Nick is the co-founder of Scale Up Your Business, a consultancy that helps companies accelerate business performance in order for the founders and shareholders to scale fast, exit rich, and make a bigger impact.
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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In this episode of The Leaders Lab podcast, Host Ken Eslick talks with Tommy Rosen. Tommy is an internationally renowned yoga teacher and addiction recovery expert who has spent the last 3 decades immersed in recovery and wellness. He holds advanced certifications in both Kundalini and Hatha Yoga and has 31 years of continuous recovery from addiction. Tommy teaches yoga at conferences, festivals, retreats and online throughout the year, sharing the power of breath and movement to build vitality, boost immunity and live optimally.
He is the founder and CEO of Recovery 2.0, where he has created the Recovery 2.0 Global Community, the Recovery 2.0 Online Conference series, the Recovery 2.0 Group Coaching Program and the Recovery 2.0 Coach Training.
Tommy’s first book, Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life, (Hay House) was published to International acclaim and continues to transform the lives of readers across the globe.
To Learn more about Tommy, please visit: www.r20.com
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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In this episode of The Leaders Lab podcast, host Ken Eslick, President at The Leaders LAB, Introduces the podcast to us. He shares his background and his motivations in life. Also, he gave us a glimpse of what to expect on his podcast.
Hosted by Ken Eslick, The Leaders Lab explores business and leadership through engaging with today's leaders.
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