The Success Factor Podcast: Recent Episodes
Trent Christensen
The Success Factor Podcast is designed and structured to break down barriers for myself and others by decoding success stories from various walks of life in such a manner listeners can easily incorporate related factors within their own lives, to better achieve their own success.
If you're feeling frustrated and defeated because you're pouring all your time and energy into your passions, yet still not achieving balance and success, then you are not alone! Our guest, Filip Arciszewski, is here to share the truth about pursuing passions while maintaining balance. He left his old job because he was sick and tired of being in a call center. Now he's a successful business analyst working from home and pursuing his true passion - coaching soccer.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Unleash your inner drive by following your passions, abandoning unfulfilling jobs
- Seize life-changing opportunities through the power of initiative-taking
- Strike the optimal balance between relentless passion and healthy obsession while chasing goals
- Adapt your coaching approach to bring out the best in both individual personalities and team dynamics
- Embrace the ongoing process of personal growth as you navigate the path to success
My special guest is Filip Arciszewski
- In this episode, Trent Christensen welcomes Filip Arciszewski, a soccer coach and business analyst, to discuss the art of balancing career and passion.
- Filip's love for soccer began at an early age, watching games with his father, and has grown into a coaching career that spans multiple age groups.
- Despite working a full-time job in the finance industry, Filip has managed to strike a balance between his career and his passion for soccer, proving that it is indeed possible to pursue one's dreams without sacrificing personal happiness and growth.
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Amanda Kate's journey towards healing took an unexpected turn when a gynecologist handed her a prescription for antidepressants. Little did she know, this moment would lead her down a path towards uncovering the root cause of her chronic fatigue and ultimately discovering the power of kinesiology. But what Amanda didn't expect, was how her own healing journey would inspire her to help others find transformative results. Read on to uncover the unexpected twist in Amanda's story and how it's changing lives today.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Uncover the benefits of kinesiology therapy for the physical, emotional, and chemical aspects of stress.
- Understand the value of addressing the underlying issues causing physical and emotional distress.
- Recognize the need to embrace both feminine and masculine traits of your personality for internal harmony.
- Explore the process of grieving as a way to heal and foster personal growth.
- Witness the positive impact of personalized kinesiology sessions in promoting well-being and self-improvement.
My special guest is Amanda Kate
Meet Amanda Kate, a certified Kinesiologist, life coach, and author who has made it her mission to help people heal from emotional and physical issues. Amanda's journey began when she faced her own health challenges and discovered the benefits of Kinesiology. This experience led her to study and practice this holistic healing modality, focusing on the connection between the mind, body, and spirit. Her book, "Divine Messy Human," showcases her expertise in guiding others to prioritize their internal truth to foster healing and growth.
Resources discussed in today's episode include:
- Check out Amanda Kate's book, Divine Messy Human: A Spiritual Guide to Prioritizing Internal Truth over External Influence.
- Book a session with Amanda for Kinesiology treatment and healing.
- Explore other natural therapies and healing modalities if traditional medicine has failed you.
- Consider the mind-body-spirit connection and how it affects your overall health and well-being.
- Look into manual muscle testing and its potential benefits for identifying and treating stress and trauma in the body.
- Take action to reduce stress in your life, whether it be through mindfulness, exercise, or other stress-reducing activities.
- Consider the impact of your beliefs and thoughts on your physical health and explore ways to shift to more positive and empowering beliefs.
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Part 2 of a 2-part series
Entrepreneurs, have you heard these myths about the importance of leadership development and coaching for business success? Myth #1: Only struggling businesses need leadership coaching. Myth #2: Leadership development is a one-time event, not a continuous process. Myth #3: Only natural-born leaders can succeed in business. But the truth is, these beliefs can hold you back from reaching your full potential. Luckily, Jonathan Nabrotzky is here to debunk these myths and share the real importance of leadership development and coaching for entrepreneurs who truly want to thrive.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Realize the potential of leadership development and coaching in driving business success.
- Create a learning culture that promotes employee retention and individual growth.
- Understand the importance of communication and vision in leading effectively.
- Streamline and prioritize KPIs to achieve business growth effortlessly.
- Appreciate the benefits of investing in employee development and personal growth for long-term retention.
My special guest is Jonathan Nabrotzky
Jonathan Nabrotzky, an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO of Global Leader Group, brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table when it comes to leadership development and coaching. With a background in international business, Jonathan has honed his expertise in guiding companies towards greater success by focusing on key performance indicators, employee development, and building a culture of coaching. His insights and dedication to helping others grow make him a valuable resource for entrepreneurs seeking to improve their leadership skills.
Key resources in this episode:
- Check out Global Leader Group's consulting services for strategic planning, branding, culture development, and organizational design.
- Access Global Leader Group's coaching sessions for executives through their online platform at a lower cost.
- Explore Global Leader Group's learning pillar for cost-effective and accessible online courses and programs, including leadership training.
- Focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) that will drive the business forward, rather than overwhelming employees with too many metrics.
- Prioritize your leadership framework, vision, and communication skills to inspire and motivate your teams.
- Invest in employee development and personal growth to retain talent, particularly millennials who value personal development opportunities.
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This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode From Middle Eastern studies to banking - Jonathan Nabrotzky's career journey is full of surprising turns. From landing a coveted executive position with a global banking giant and facing the challenge of moving his wife and six children around volatile areas of the world, Jonathon shares his insights on controlling what you can control and making the most out of every situation.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Cultivate adaptability and learn the immense benefits of welcoming new experiences.
- Combat culture shock with innovative strategies, transforming you into a cultural ambassador.
- Harness the power of controlling the controllable for a well-balanced work and personal life.
- Delve into the crucial importance of relationship-building in sales and leadership roles.
- Strike the perfect balance between EQ and IQ to ensure lasting leadership potential. List 3:
My special guest is Jonathan Nabrotzky
Meet Jonathan Nabrotzky, a humble and charismatic leader with a wealth of experience in the banking and finance industry. His journey has taken him from studying Middle Eastern Studies and planning to become a Hebrew professor to climbing the ranks at HSBC and living in fascinating locations across Asia and the Middle East. Through his experiences, Jonathan has learned the importance of adaptability and being open to new opportunities. He's now the founder of the Global Leader Group, an organization that helps executives and individuals enhance their coaching, sales skills, and leadership abilities. With a genuine passion for personal growth and inspiring others, Jonathan is a loving and compassionate individual who's always eager to share his wisdom.
After listening to this episode:
- Visit the Global Leader Group website for coaching, sales skills, and leadership optimization services.
- Consider using your experiences and opportunities to touch others and provide wisdom and perspective.
- Follow your intuition to find the path that feels right for you.
- Take interest in others and care about them to build strong relationships.
- Check out HSBC for executive management programs and opportunities to work around the world.
- Use the principles from How to Win Friends and Influence People to connect with others.
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Are you interested in the intersection of technology and career development, and wondering how AI will impact the workforce? Dive into this episode with Shane Clifford to learn how he turned his passion into a successful career and get his insights on the impact that technology will have on our lives in the future.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Learn how Shane unleashed his passion to excel in software programming and achieve lasting success in the industry.
- Harness the power of AI to revolutionize education and transform your writing skills.
- Identify how AI impacts the workforce and learn strategies to adapt for the future workplace.
- Maintain equilibrium between AI convenience and critical thinking skills for better decision-making.
- Delve into the interaction of human creativity and artificial intelligence as building blocks for the future.
Shane Clifford, a good friend of our host Trent Christensen, is an incredibly experienced professional in the tech industry. With a passion for coding that started at just eight years old, Shane has dedicated his life to pursuing his love for technology. As a Senior Director of Engineering at an educational software company, he manages a team of over 100 engineers and focuses on leveraging technology to improve efficiency and collaboration. His insights on finding success through passion and the impact of AI on careers are sure to be enlightening for anyone interested in tech and career development.
Here's how to take action on this episode:
- Follow your passion and find something you care about and are passionate about to be successful.
- Look for ways to turn your passion into a business or career.
- Stay on top of technology trends and process improvements in the software development industry.
- Foster communication amongst the team and encourage sharing of knowledge and skills.
- Consider mid-level employers as a viable option for job security and career growth.
- Be aware of the current job market and competition for positions.
- Be mindful of the potential impact of layoffs on the company culture and employee productivity.
- Explore the potential of AI in the education industry, but be cautious of its limitations and potential risks.
- Always prioritize efficiency and finding ways to improve team collaboration and output.
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level with improved negotiation strategies and strategic thinking? Mark Herschberg is here to share the solution so that you can achieve maximum professional growth! Discover the power of honing your negotiation skills and mastering strategic decision-making to unlock your professional potential.
Mark Herschberg, a seasoned expert in the technology industry, joins host Trent Christensen on The Success Factor to discuss the importance of investing in personal and professional growth from an early age. Mark, a graduate of MIT, has co-founded multiple startups, including Vodex and Brain Bump, and serves as a fractional CTO for various companies, such as Stynt. Drawing from his own experiences and upbringing, Mark highlights the impact of nurturing curiosity, developing healthy habits, and the role of supportive parenting in achieving success. With a passion for continuous learning, Mark is also the author of The Career Toolkit, a valuable resource for early-career professionals seeking growth.
In this episode you will:
- Propel your personal and professional life forward by embracing early investment and dedication.
- Attain a well-rounded profile by merging career progression with personal skill enhancement.
- Stay ahead in the AI-driven market by staying informed and automating redundant tasks.
- Perfect the art of negotiation to reach solutions that benefit all parties and boost your career growth.
- Utilize the Brainbump app as a knowledge retention companion for career and negotiation insights.Resources discussed in this episode:
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Check out Mark Herschberg's book The Career Toolkit for insights and steps to grow and develop professionally and personally.
- Explore Brain Bump, an app created by Mark Herschberg, to enhance your cognitive skills and learning.
- Consider the benefits of having a fractional CTO or CPO, like Mark Herschberg, for your own company or startup.
- Learn more about the importance of early childhood development and education to set a solid foundation for future success.
- Research and understand the importance of investing time and effort in various aspects of life, such as retirement planning, raising children, and career development.
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When Mark Moss and Aleks Svetski discovered Bitcoin in 2016, their lives changed forever. Little did they know their passion for the revolutionary technology would bring them together, pushing them even further into the world of decentralized finance -- their unexpected bond inspiring them to create a book that would challenge the Communist Manifesto. What will their collaboration bring?
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Explore the expansion, uncertainties, and promising prospects of the cryptocurrency market.
- Uncover the revolutionary aspects of Bitcoin as an autonomous investment choice.
- Embrace the significance of education in attaining entrepreneurial and personal objectives.
- Investigate the potential solutions to income inequality through a critical examination of Marxist ideologies.
- Navigate the intricate balancing act of AI development within the boundaries of a capitalist society.
My special guests are Mark Moss and Aleks Svetski
Mark Moss, a thought-provoking speaker and prominent investor, has dedicated his life to understanding the world's geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape. With a passion for freedom and a keen eye for anticipating industry trends, Mark has built a successful career in real estate and shares his insights through his nationally syndicated radio show on iHeartRadio, YouTube channels, and podcast, The Mark Moss Show. Alex Svetski, an accomplished entrepreneur and Bitcoin advocate, is driven by a desire to challenge the status quo and create innovative solutions. With a strong academic background in math and physics, Alex dropped out of university to pursue his entrepreneurial journey. His rediscovery of Bitcoin in 2016 led him to develop one of the first dollar-cost averaging apps in the cryptocurrency space. As a co-authors of The Uncommunist Manifesto, Mark and Aleks invite readers to challenge their beliefs and explore alternative perspectives on politics and society.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
- Read the book The Uncommunist Manifesto by Mark Moss and Aleks Svetski.
- Follow Mark Moss on his YouTube channels - Mark Moss and Market Disruptors.
- Check out Mark Moss Show on iHeartRadio Network and his podcast.
- Engage with Aleks Svetski on Medium.
- Keep up-to-date with global events and macroeconomic trends to make informed investment decisions.
- Study the ten points of Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto for a deeper understanding of its influence on modern society.
- Research alternative economic and political solutions to counter Marxist ideas.
- Support and promote the importance of strong family units in society.
- Stay informed about global protests and revolts, understanding their demands and root causes.
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"Success is not just about wealth, income, or status, but making a difference in the community."
Joining us for this episode is Clint Stone, a highly respected figure in the investment industry with a wealth of experience under his belt. Clint's journey began at Goldman Sachs before moving on to organizations such as Bear Stearns and Ensign Peak. Additionally, Clint made a lasting impact on the Cornell Endowment during his time at the prestigious school. Today, as the SVP of Investments at Larry H. Miller Company, Clint's unwavering dedication to in-depth research, skepticism, and fact-checking has made him an invaluable asset to the investment community.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Unravel the methods behind LHM Group's proven long-term investment strategy and diversification pursuits.
- Appreciate the role of local community dedication and promoting family-owned business growth.
- Gain insight from Clint Stone's dedication to research, vigilance, and verifying facts.
- Realize the key to achieving success through passion-driven vocations and meaningful connections.
- Learn more about current events such as the Silicon Valley Bank failure and the future of Social Security
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
00:01:07 - LHM's Transformation,
00:07:50 - LHM's Diversification Strategy,
00:10:38 - Clint Stone's Conservative Approach,
00:13:23 - The Importance of Verifying Information,
00:15:38 - The Importance of Face-to-Face Interaction in Investing,
00:21:18 - Redefining Success,
00:29:23 - Advice for Aspiring Investors,
00:31:16 - Learning to Invest,
00:33:15 - Importance of Networking,
00:37:27 - The State of the Economy,
00:43:08 - Fed's Mandates,
00:46:45 - Resolving the Social Security Deficit,
00:53:47 - Balancing Work and Life,
00:55:51 - Being a Minimalist,
01:00:10 - Wrapping Up,
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Are you looking for resilience during adversity but feel like nothing you do is helping? Have you been told to just “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” but still find yourself struggling? Clint Hatton's resilience inspires self-healing and growth through a revolutionary approach, and this episode will show you how to do the same!
In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Discover how personal growth and resilience play a critical role in overcoming addiction. 2. Learn the power of open communication in navigating grief and loss. 3. Uncover the secret of using gratitude to battle negativity and oppression. 4. Grasp the significance of mental health and the support of your community. 5. Recognize how vulnerability, love, and positivity can be harnessed in the face of adversity.
My special guest is Clint Hatton
Clint Hatton is a resilient father, author, and speaker who has faced a multitude of adversities throughout his life. From overcoming a nine-year meth addiction to bravely facing the loss of his 17-year-old son, Clint has demonstrated an unwavering strength and determination to grow through pain. His book, "Big Bold Brave," serves as a testament to his journey and offers guidance for others navigating their own challenges. With a focus on embracing vulnerability, love, and positivity, Clint is passionate about helping individuals find their inner strength and resilience during adversity.
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Are you looking to reach your full potential through alignment with your values, genuine expression, and the capacity to cope with challenges? Daniel Mangena can show you how to unlock success with integrity and persistence.
Get to know Daniel Mangena, an entrepreneur whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Through trials and tribulations, including losing his fortune twice and being diagnosed with Asperger's, Daniel demonstrated unwavering resilience and determination. Today, he is a successful consultant, helping others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Joining Trent Christensen's podcast, Daniel shares his hard-earned wisdom on the importance of alignment, resilience, and authenticity in business, which has proven integral to his success.
In this episode, you will be able to: Learn how consistency and small daily actions result in long-term success. Absorb essential personal development principles for personal and professional growth. Grasp the crucial roles of alignment, resilience, and authenticity in one's journey. Acknowledge the importance of vulnerability, accountability, and mentorship in growth.
Learn more about Daniel at his website: https://dreamwithdan.com/
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Dive into the Success Factor as host Trent Christensen unravels the captivating world of Jeannie Moravits Smith, whose transformative inside-out approach could revolutionize your relationships - with yourself and everyone around you!
Discover the mastermind behind Dynamism Leadership, an empowering coaching and consulting firm born in 2005 out of the ashes of HR-Rx. Meet Jeannie, a trailblazing CEO who has transformed thousands of leaders by harnessing the power of anabolic energy and taming catabolic thoughts. With a diverse background in executive leadership roles and armed with a treasure trove of certifications, including a Master of Science in Human Resources, Jeannie is revolutionizing the way we think about leading and embracing change.
In this episode you will learn how to unlock the secrets to becoming a captivating leader by mastering real-time connections, magnetic communication, and an unwavering presence. Fearlessly let your true self shine, embrace your emotions, and elevate your emotional intelligence with a touch of vulnerability and authenticity.
Get ready to transform yourself - and the world around you - today!
Check out Jeannie's website: https://sociatap.com/JeannieSmithHRRx
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Drawing from his background in the radio industry, stand-up comedy and three decades as an emcee, Steve weaves it all into his high-energy presentations, leaving his audiences laughing (while they learn) while he delivers his 'actionable' blend of Positivity and Humor for Live (and Virtual) events.
As a Keynote Speaker, Author, Coach and Creator of the Vision Board Mastery program, Steve teaches individuals and organizations to identify their most-desired outcomes, then construct an Action Plan to achieve success...whatever that looks like for them.
In this episode, Steve discusses:
• Accepting yourself to design and build the best version of you
• Being authentic and genuine in a world of facades
• Overcoming negativity to achieve your goals
• The power of being positive and leaving every situation better than you found it
• And much more!
Check out Steve's website at: https://www.motivationalfirewood.com/
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This is the next episode of our ActiveCast series where I have the opportunity to go and hike on top of Bald Mountain in Utah with Adam Hoyt, who is an outdoor enthusiast, entrepreneur and attorney. We had some great cinematography and enjoyed a beautiful sunset sitting there on top of Bald Mountain in Utah. He explains how the outdoors has helped save his life, and that it is his sanctuary where he goes and reconnects with himself, where he taps into his spirituality, where he heals, grows, learns, and develops and cultivates creativity, such as this new venture he has launched called Outdoorgasm. With Outdoorgasm, he is trying to get other people outdoors so that they can go out and have an amazing experience and connect with themselves spiritually, physically, cognitively and help someone heal and grow.
Check out Outdoorgasm on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorgasm/
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For 34 years, Kelli Calabrese has been an entrepreneur in the realms of fitness, nutrition, lifestyle and abundance. She specializes in taking a spirit, mind, body approach to living an intentionally fabulous life in a healthy energetic body.
After going through a divorce that shook her to her core, she was bitter and stuck replaying a sad and unjust story over and over in her head. She couldn’t focus and she watched the business she built slip away.
She then went on journey to heal and figure out how to stop the pain - which she did. She not only survived, but is now thriving and empowering women to overcome the fear, grief and rejection of divorce so they can create a fabulous bonus life they can be excited about.
She is a 3 time Amazon best selling author of the following books:
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Mom & Dadpreneurs: Stories, Strategies and Tips for Super Achievers in Family and Business.
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Passionista's: Tips, Tales & Tweetables From Women Pursing Their Dreams
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Success Habits of Super Achievers
In this episode, Kelli shares her approach to coaching in the areas of health, fitness and relationships. She also shares how to go about living an intentionally fabulous life that free of negative energy.
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A native of Erwin, Tennessee, Dave Combs grew up in a family that enjoyed making music. Both of his parents and his grandmother Combs played the piano, which began his musical journey that included being a church choir director and pianist.
His songwriting began with the now popular standard, Rachel’s Song, which was arranged and recorded by Gary Prim in 1986. Since then, Dave has written over 120 songs and recorded 15 albums of soft, soothing, and relaxing instrumental music that has touched the lives of millions around the world.
A multitude of inspiring stories about Dave’s lifelong journey with his music can be found in his best-selling biographical book, Touched by the Music: How the Story and Music of “Rachel’s Song” Can Change Your Life.
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He has created, sold, and produced 50+ television series including: Chopped, Chopped Junior, Chopped All-Stars, Chopped Canada, Sony game show America Says, FOX game show Punchline, CBS talk show Face the Truth, HGTV's Beat the House and many more, he is a two-time Emmy Award Winner, two-time Gracie Award Winner, and overall shares his positive voice, delightful personality, and powerful experience, let's welcome Dave Noll to The Success Factor.
Recently Dave has stepped up his game, putting his wisdom, experience, and personality on stage as a frequent public speaker and podcast guest. After creating and selling 3300+ episodes of television media, Dave shares some inspiring and insightful stories while sharing a few good laughs. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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On this Success Factor episode host Trent Christensen talks with Kevin Kehoe, a truly inspirational person who has led a life that almost defies description. It’s a life that is part miracle, part inspiration and all grit. From his early days in Catholic school where he was a soprano soloist in a boys choir appearing on stage in Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, all the way to today and his eight-year battle with Stage 4 cancer, he has been a hard-working risk-taking maverick who has an amazing message to share.
It was a pleasure connecting with him and extrapolating his success factors so that you can learn better how to achieve your dreams and visions. Check it out!
https://onehitwonder.site
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Join forces with The Success Factor to learn the secrets of becoming wealthy! In this inagural ActiveCast episode, Sun Country Marine Yacht broker executive Jeremiah Parkinson shares his insights on what sets apart millionaires from billionaires. He talks about living a luxurious lifestyle, achieved by putting in lots of effort - all while sailing your yacht across crystal clear waters at sunset (or sunrise). This is just a teaser to the wealth of knowledge we're capturing, with many more lessons waiting inside each ActiveCast or Podcast episode on The Success Factor!! We hope you enjoy learning how successful people achieve their dreams, because if it worked for them then maybe...just Maybe....it can work again....FOR YOU!
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Are Everyday Problems and Stress Natural? Liam Naden doesn’t think so. Through research into the brain, neuroscience, psychology and human behaviour - as well as his own personal transformation - Liam Naden has uncovered how your brain is biologically designed to bring you a happy and fulfilling life. Problems and stress are optional! Liam’s own story is a rags to riches to rags to riches rollercoaster. After a successful life in business he became homeless and penniless before rebuilding his life in a much better - and happier - way.
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With over 18 years of experience running businesses and working with a diverse range of people, Michael Whitehouse works with people to gain a clearer vision of their ideal future, develop gratitude to appreciate the life they already have, and build their toolbox of connections and skills to drive towards their vision.
Michael offers a daily motivational message in his Morning Motivation podcast, founder and chairman of Conference21, author of The Guy Who Knows a Guy book that shares his story of going from stranger to connector in less than two years.
If you are motivated to network and desire powerful introductions, this episode is for you. What you do with this insight is on you.
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Greg Mortensen is a seasoned attorney, serial entrepreneur, author, and the founder/creator of Perfect Water. During the conversation, Trent and Greg discuss his proprietary formula for Perfect Water, world events, economy shifts and trends, energy infrastructure and limitations mirrored with potential nuclear power optionality, among some other intriguing topics.
It was an honor to host Greg in person at The Success Factor studios where he drops powerful and insightful success techniques, cultivated wisdom, business insights, and knowledge that will help you achieve greater perspective and success in life. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Dr. Vic Manzo is a Business Mindset Coach, Self-Mastery Expert, Author, Podcaster, and Certified Pediatric Chiropractor. He is the creator/host of, "The Mindful Experiment," which has over 380 episodes which are ranked top 1% podcasts globally.
During the conversation, Vic and Trent dive into mindfulness, vulnerability, authenticity, and the importance of overcoming unconscious associations and neural conditioning necessary to embrace life outside the Matrix.
"Life has no meaning except the meaning you put on it." - Dr. Vic
Website: https://www.empoweryourreality.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/Dr.-Victor-Manzo-Jr./e/B09MKZTYHZ
Podcast: The Mindful Experiment
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Do you embrace and accept your losses in life? Truth is - Real life is made up of both wins and losses. Both were designed for your good - that’s basic reality. James Heppner, host of the Weekly Wins & Losses Podcast speaks with Trent Christensen on the importance of directly facing and learning how to embrace your losses for greater personal growth.
During the conversation, Trent and James deeply connected on the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and transparency in life. James shares personal insights and stories about his own losses that has provided him an increased understanding on the importance of embracing our fears and losses in life. Life can be good news - if we let it.
Website: www.jamesheppner.com
Podcast: Weekly Wins & Losses Podcast
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Hello Success Factor Podcast friends, I know it's been a while, yeah, I know, life just got too crazy there towards the end of 2021, but I'm back! I'm super excited to introduce the Success Factor Podcast 2.0 launch, I'm calling it 'ActiveCasting', where we converge a powerful, intimate, real, organic, 1:1 interview style podcast episode AND doing something active, like golfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, shooting, etc, etc. I have some super star guests lined up, gear acquired, staff engaged, and a vision I'm after. I'm super excited about this, I can't wait to drop my first episode in this new ActiveCasting format and help bring organic, raw, authentic, and vulnerability to life through powerful video and audio recordings. I hope you like it!
Thanks for your support, great things are happening!
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Growing up, Dan recalls acting out as an abused foster child. He and his siblings were pushed into the foster care system due to parents that knew their limitations. His struggles built a foundation of fear of parenting that later developed into his passion for his family of adopted children. He teaches a strong set of guidelines based on one’s handlings of failures rather than chain of successes.
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It took ten months to make a million dollars, but it took 24 years of personal growth to make those ten months happen. Calvin talks about the six months spent with Chris Howard as part of his preparation for helping others globally.
The first step is acknowledgment; set an alarm on the hour, every day, and track where you are emotionally. From there, you know where to grow and can see the growth.
Books: Wild Success (Coming Soon!)
Website: https://wildsuccess.global/
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Putting safety first? A little risk goes a long way. TedTalk’s Laura Dibenedetto swims from leaky gut to triple business owner and book author while repeating the mantra, “I can do hard things.” Admittedly she says that change takes years, but why should that deter you?
Trent and Laura break down how we, as a culture, build habits that aren’t always an excellent mixture for success. From putting safety first to avoiding self-discovery, how can we reshape these habits to move forward?
Website: lauradibenedetto.com
Book: The Six Habits: Practical Tools For Bringing Your Dreams To Life
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We protect ourselves from failure with lies. These are lies in that we don’t have the essentials to get what we want. If you’re seeking inspiration to achieve something, do you really want it? If you lack funds, have you made sacrifices? Kevin Bjorklund clears the clutter of the mind to help you clarify what you truly want and then attain it.
https://www.mindsetmastery.life/
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In a culture where men are taught bravery and women are pushed for perfection, how can we reshape our approach to failure? Lessons are learned from failure, so why not embrace them? Angela talks about trusting yourself to know when to cut something and when to take on the challenge.
Website: angelamarie.co
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Alex talks about seeing people silenced by their fear of humiliation. Why aren’t we comfortable asking more questions, especially when we know that questions lead to growth?
Trent says, “creativity begets creativity,” as he speaks on the pursuit of this podcast. It’s that feeling inside that creativity and curiosity help us to grow.
Book: The Nine Elements of Organizational Identity
brueckmann.ca/toolkit
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Tony Davis shares a story that many of us are familiar with or at least dream of; building leadership skills within a corporation and then leaving to build our own business. But what’s next? When you’ve seen businesses face communication challenges or have difficulty understanding how to problem solve, why not teach leadership?
Tony and Trent chat about the superficial side of leadership mixed with the topics often not discussed.
Website:
crestcom.com
http://crestcom.com/leadership-trainer/tony-davis/
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Known by many as 'The Mentalist meets Dr. Phil,' Alan Stevens's job is to read someone's personality traits by the facial muscles they use regularly. The way you hold you hold your mouth to the wrinkles on your face indicate what kind of humor you have or what type of worker traits you possess. Trent Christensen has no poker face when sitting across from Alan Stevens.
alanstevens.com
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What do a Washington DC economist and Comedy Central have in common? Art Bell bell goes full circle on his journey away from and back to comedy. After working as a DC economist, he found his way into tv making financial projections for CBS, then heading over to HBO. This led to his founding of Comedy Channel, which became Comedy Central. Trent Christensen talks with Art Bell about the TV Biz behind the curtain.
artbellwriter.com
Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor
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A photo editor from Elle magazine migrates from Germany to the US to escape the stereotypical fashion industry while building an architectural photography business. Beate's top employee tries to steal her business from under her feet, leading to a costly lawsuit, while the US market crashes and her business loses half a million dollars overnight. Her father, and biggest supporter, passes away from pancreatic cancer right before her property manager serves her. This is Beate's story of picking yourself up from rock bottom.
beatechelette.com
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How people are inspired is different, but it should come from within and not something external. Natsune Oki discusses mindset and practical steps to achieve whatever your wildest dreams may be. It's not so much about creating a dream but instead creating a vision that you can commit to. And if the lessons become a bit too existential, we can always look to TV, like Criminal Minds, to understand one's intrinsic motivation.
Book: The Game of Self-Domination
Website: LifeUpEducationTv.com
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“No matter what - you’re in the customer perception business.” Dr. Kelly Henry, customer service savant, talks with Trent about treating customers better. Dr. Henry’s desire to help people didn’t end when he retired his chiropractic practice. With a lot to share about business, Dr. Henry started coaching, making businesses boom by building higher customer retention. Dr. Henry shares wisdom from Zig Ziglar to Grant Cardone, from helping others to healthy obsessions.
Website: drkellyhenry.com
Book: Define and Deliver Exceptional Customer Service
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When a faulty clock adjustment lead to a head-on collision with a drunk driver, Darrin Schenck asked himself, “if I’m granted a little extra time on Earth, what good can I do with it?”
As a teenager, Darrin knew he wanted to play pro racquetball, and then he did it. But when his time as a pro came to a screeching halt, he had to decide, what next?
Trent talks with Darrin about success being a moving target, and what motivated Darrin to strive as a contender in every aspiration; Pro Racquetball Player, ASU Head Coach, VP of Sales & Marketing at TriageNow.
Darrin’s Books:
Racquetball 101, Percentage Racquetball
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Fred Wakefield drops by the studio to talk about life after the NFL. On the outside, some of us may think that life off the field is lux retirement, but Fred seems full of passion, like he’s just getting started with life. Fred and Trent joke about what they want to be when they’re grownups, something to which we can all relate.
After the NFL, many players struggle with the adjustments. Trent talks with Fred about the lessons that made Fred a pro player and what he learned from his ten years in the NFL with the Arizona Cardinals and the Oakland Raiders.
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Is Terrence joking? Does he want to spend his glory days naked in an RV, traveling off the grid? In this introspective conversation with Trent’s good pal, Terrence shares his shifting views on success. From the materialistic motivator, the tangible and quantifiable ways we view success, Terrence articulates that success is personal freedom and emotional support provided by and given to his family and friends.
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Sean Reyes joins Trent Christensen to discuss Utah’s opioid epidemic and how Utah’s approaches to mitigate the problem have been implemented across the U.S. From Addiction Unplugged to The Suicide Prevention Hotline, Sean Reyes has worked tirelessly to aid in the recovery of mental health and drug addiction for the U.S.
Perspective is crucial, and Sean Reyes shows passion for the diversity of humankind. Raised by a Spanish-Filipino immigrant father and Japanese-Hawaiian mother, Reyes says, “there is truth and beauty in every nation, culture, and religion.”
addictionunplugged.com
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From the 'mean streets of Cherokee Country Club' in Atlanta, the veritable goody-two-shoe, Mark Lockwood elaborates on testing one's freedom, only to see the light and reel it all back in.
In this interview, Trent highlights some of Mark's apparent strengths, like his paradoxical desire to help out all people with finances while interning for a major credit card company.
Be prepared for education mixed with entertainment, as Mark and Trent talk about life, happiness, and the pursuit of …. Cryptocurrencies?
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Trent talks with Dr. Natalia Wiechowski, a pioneer in personal branding and LinkedIn specialist. Dubbed the LinkedIn Unicorn, "thinkNatalia" shares some of her favorite wisdom, "the only competition you have is with the person you were yesterday."
Her style, known for branding the American way with European values, has a jovial sheen and a delicate mixture of the professional with the comical. This Social Scientist turned into a Dr. Of Philosophy, shifted her corporate career to pursue her dream life, and founded Think Natalia.
thinknatalia.com
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Goodman talks with Trent Christensen about his move through insurance and farming and into politics. Trent interviews Mike about his challenges from field to field (pun intended) but also gets a behind the curtain look at the Johnson Utility debacle and the mitigation action taken to fix a problem that lasted too long.
Live, Work, and Play is not just a motto but a goal for our constituency.
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From High School sweethearts to a military life in Japan, Trent Christensen hosts this jovial duo, Brian and Twyla Brown. Their story started in Delcambre, Louisiana, bouncing around the world until making their most recent stop in Arizona. International relationships require an open mind for change, and Twyla stresses the importance of communication when you have no one else around.
Being 17 and 18 years old when they married, naysayers were all around, but time has proven that these two chose each other for a life to build together. A realistic approach, Brian, and Twyla don’t stress for perfection, but rather a ‘just make it work’ attitude mixed with a lot of laughter.
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Marriage is difficult. The Jarretts tell us about the added challenges of interracial marriage. From dealing with in-laws’ bias to how to raise mixed-race children, it’s easy to understand that you don’t know until you’re in the middle.
Trent Christensen interviews Terrence and Candace uncovering the commonalities of all marriages and the differences we don’t think about with mixed-race nuptials.
Terrence and Candace are quite candid about owning their faults and what keeps their relationship alive - even to the point of admitting that pepper isn’t the only spice in the Jarrett’s relationship.
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Mark and Janel have enough stories to write a book. In fact, they did. From American Sheriff to The Sheriff’s Wife, these two have seen all the ups and downs of a marriage that started in their early twenties. Trent Christensen begs to know what tools the Lambs use to bring everything back into balance. From starring in a tv show, to the political campaigns, Sheriff of Pinal County, being an entrepreneur and a pair of published authors, how do Mark and Janel juggle marriage, parenting, grand-parenting, and a life on display for all of the world to see?
Books:
American Sheriff: Traditional Values in a Modern World by Mark Lamb
The Sheriff’s Wife: Holding It All Together Behind The Scenes In Politics by Janel Lamb
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Med School or Law School? Brian Chase tells the story of how a single day can shape the rest of your life. With med school in mind and watching his brother’s pain prepping for the MCAT, Brian and a friend decided they’d rather chase another acronym, the LSAT.
Trent Christensen interviews former Foursquare legal representative and current General Counsel for ServiceChannel, Brian Chase.
Brian shares his track to success through the challenges of some heavy commuting, the work/life balance, and even defending Santa Claus.
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With a marketing background and absolutely zero experience in clothing design, Jenna Transtrum built a winning athleisure brand (pockets included). With a mere pinch from savings and some head down, hard work, Jenna’s team of husband and sister built a high-quality, low-cost brand that cut out the middle man.
Jenna Transtrum chats with Trent Christensen about the team she had that made managing three children and building a business possible. Although Jenna’s initial pursuit was to design swimwear, she adapted to the needs of many with a “learn on the go” approach, and Senita Athletics was born.
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Alright friends, I’m very excited about the next segment of the Success Factor Podcast – called Relationship Success.
In this series, I’m going to interview couples who have been together for decades, highlighting their individual challenges, dynamics, methods, and overall successes. I really hope to identify some stories that you as the listener can personally relate to and incorporate success factors into your own relationship(s).
I know this world is full of relationship challenges, trials, heartache, happiness, love, and success. I want to highlight these aspects of relationships in such a way that the listener can easily learn and grow their own relationships to fulfill ultimate success together.
It’s not easy navigating this VUCA world – volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Therefore, I hope this series will bring some advice and wisdom to your relationship.
Stay tuned-in for this series to launch in the coming weeks. Thanks for your support and interest in this show. Until then, stay safe, everyone.
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Paul Rudolph set out to launch twenty businesses in 2020, and only two months in, he hit the same wall that all of the world has encountered, the coronavirus pandemic. While this may smell like defeat to many - to a problem-solving addict, this only fueled the desire and necessity for invention.
Success often comes wearing a disguise. Paul Rudolph, otherwise known as ODP Paul, talks about successes through failures. A problem-solving addict, Paul has found his niche in life creating businesses to solve problems - or as he likes to put it, “discover work around life.” His problem-solving focus is community first and widespread from there. If we can solve a small problem, how can we effectively scale this to help others with the same or related issues?
Though the pandemic completely reshaped some of his business ventures, it opened up possibilities to solve problems to which he was otherwise unaware.
Trent Christensen talks with the host of The ODP Podcast.
Discover Work Around Life
@ondemandpaul
The ODP Podcast
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At 17 years old, Todd Garner wrote down “CFO” for career objectives on his mock-up resume for a high school project. In thirty years of work and through seven job changes, Todd managed to fulfill that career objective and still find time to qualify for the Boston Marathon in multiple.
Todd is one of nine children, raised by a school teacher father that inspired many. Often, familial decisions were monetary-based, which inspired Todd to achieve a financial position where he never had to say “no” to his children.
Being overly dedicated to his work, he had to reevaluate and find ways to fine-tune his work/life balance with a simple rule, “have dinner with your family.”
Trent Christensen hosts Todd Garner, CFO of ConMed, in an interview that proves that a fourteen-hour workday may not always be the best tactic to success.
Be early. Go above and beyond. Have dinner with your family.
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From B92.1 and Mikey & The Mrs. Podcast, Mikey Foley joins Trent Christensen today for a web-radio show to talk about terrestrial radio…and a few other things.
Mikey, a self-proclaimed idiot, boasts the perks of doing a job you love, all bills aside. To get past demotivating aspects of life, primarily the demons in your head, Mikey insists that everyone “just do it.” Really profound, Mikey.
In a world of Howard Stern wannabes, how do you set yourself apart? Just be yourself and carefree—more sound advice.
This southern Utah radio personality brings some much-needed laughter to morning commuters (what commuters are left), accompanied bravely (as some husbands might say) by his loving wife.
Trent talks with Mikey about leaving the job you hate and finding your voice in radio.
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Hanging 1,000 feet in the air from a safety strap on a rescue basket, with a broken foot, esteemed civil engineer, Brad Gilson, clings on for dear life, on a day spent outside of his Utah office.
While some people may view civil engineering as a relatively low-risk job, Gilson is seasoned in canyoneering, competed in the famous Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon, designed and built his own house, and with his wife, they raised a family willing to compete and help in all of his endeavors.
With an early childhood expectation of chasing down the family med-school dream, Gilson realized he preferred problem-solving sans blood. He mixes his creativity and passion for life with his hobbies and works to build a well regimented and far from dull day to day.
Trent Christensen interviews the man behind mitigating traffic jams and steering water to those in need in an ever-growing metro.
GilsonEngineering.com
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After eight years of pain, physical therapy with Tim Fearon changed Mike's life. Now, Dr. Mike Heywood runs his practice, DASH Physical Therapy, in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Dr. Mike, as Trent affectionately refers to him, had initial desires to be a sports physical therapist, as he states that many PTs do. Through schooling and performing his rotations, he narrowed his focus on manual intervention and dry needling.
From Pain to Gain, Schooling and more Schooling
• Mike shares a story from Milwaukee University and working with some athletes of the Brewers.
• His rotations in PT school helped him to evolve to what he looked forward to the most.
• Tim Fearon, the guru of PT, was a guiding light for Mike's drive.
• Undergraduate at ASU in Exercise and Wellness, Doctorate at A. T. Still University
• The 'aha' moment of applicable knowledge in PT
• One of the most challenging questions to answer is, "how long will it take for me to get better?"
• Many people are finally shifting out of the quick-fix mindset, the quick medicine or surgery fix, and into the healthy long idea to work for the fix.
Success, What Does It Mean To You?
• "Simply put, I like helping people."
• Personally, Mike just wants to be involved in his kids' life and be a good example for them.
• Defining success in work starts with defining a patient's goal.
DASH Physical Therapy
• How long does a typical healing case take, from ACL to rotator cuff tear?
• Case study, from a fender bender to discovering a brain tumor, to an inability to walk.
• The most uncomplicated cases are those with no pain but with restrictions.
• The repetitive movement problems are often related to stress relief activities or passion - it's hard to move a patient away from recurring pain.
Therapy Tech and Procedure
• Dry needling is one of the newer techniques used by Mike besides being a manual intervention.
• Spondylolisthesis is probably one of the most challenging conditions to deal with (and words to spell).
• Plans with DASH Physical Therapy?
• How do you manage your business strategy today?
• One of the most challenging business aspects is employees taking time off.
• The ever-growing sedentary lifestyle has been a large contributor to the pervasiveness of back pain.
COVID-19, the Impact and Opinion
• What were the impacts of coronavirus on your business?
• What's your take on COVID-19
"For eight years, I had pain in my chest and lats and just hurt. I had a herniated disc, and Tim Fearon fixed me. So I've been there. Let's talk if you have any issues."
CONTACT: Dr. Mike Heywood
dashphysicaltherapy.net
480.677.8202
All Social Media: DASH Physical Therapy
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Trent Christensen and Sheriff Mark Lamb hit on some heavy topics, from human-trafficking and drug cartels to border security and defunding the police. Mark Lamb is an American businessman that turned his efforts to law enforcement after a dramatic ride along. Some of his success as the Pinal County Sheriff led to an opportunity to work in reality tv on "Live PD" and "60 Days In." As well, Mark Lamb just published his first book, "American Sheriff: Traditional Values In A Modern World."
From Business To Law Enforcement
• 3 things that helped Mark as a sheriff: Business background, law enforcement, and personal skills.
• Built an internet marketing company to help raise money to run for sheriff. This business ended up becoming a solar company based on necessity and demand.
• A quick lesson on cost-center budgets and making changes to how the previous administration ran budgets.
Hard Decisions
• Most challenging decisions to deal with as sheriff are often letting someone go that you like.
• FB notified Mesa PD of inappropriate behavior from one of Mark's officers.
• Covid-19 isn't my greatest concern; the side-effects from the shut down are my greatest concern.
• Safety as a parent these days starts with moderating what your kids are doing online.
• Pinal County is a hub for the cartel and trafficking and MS30. The cartel is transitioning more and more into dealing with synthetics.
• We have to make sure we have enough boots on the ground for border security, even though it's gotten better.
Motivation
• What inspires you to do great things?
• What does success mean to you?
• Mark is a direct descendant of 8 of the occupants of the mayflower.
• How have you seen success in Pinal County?
• What's the youth redirection program?
Citizen POSSE
• How do you scale these youth programs?
• Citizen's POSSE - what is it?
• "The goal is never to have to use them, but continually educate them."
A&E and Reality-TV
• A&E, "Live PD"
• "I'm all about God, Family, and Freedom."
• "60 Days In" Is trending on Netflix right now.
• Recruiting is hard these days, but we're doing better than most because of these shows.
• Mark explains the premise of "60 Days In"
Politics & Social, Boots & Hats
• Talking politics, "what are your plans, just to be sheriff?"
• Mark talks about his Lip Sync Challenge experience and turning a million views in 24hrs and then to 13.5 million.
• Raised $22k auctioning off his hat for a charity called the American Charities Foundation
Books, Charities, and Websites:
• Donate at AmericanSheriff.org - a charity to help all believe beyond ability.
• American Sheriff: Traditional Values In A Modern World by Mark Lamb
• "The book is all about challenging yourself."
• Wife, Janel Lamb, wrote the book: The Sheriff's Wife: Holding It All Together Behind The Scenes In Politics
• Get the books on Amazon or sheriffswife.com & americansheriff.com
Advice to All
• You're not special; you're unique. Be authentic.
• Surrender the outcome.
• Don't be afraid to do the uncomfortable work.
"Sometimes, all you're left with is a smile. "
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Martial Arts Certifications and Styles
• Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Taekwondo, American Kenpo, Freestyle Karate, and Muay Thai
• Rhett explains some of the differences/nuances of the different fighting styles.
• "You got to love learning to get punched and kicked."
• "Fighting styles are more like tools from your toolbox and less like a language. You just need to know which one to use to get the job done."
• Explains the differences between MMA and UFC
What does success mean to you?
• My kids, I'd like to slow time down.
• Meditation and self-reflection.
• You have to envision yourself doing something.
Speaking on failures in life:
• Rhett left HS as a junior.
• Watching his friends graduate made him feel like he wasn't amounting to anything.
• Discussing knee problems from the first deployment: And wasn't able to serve in the military because of it.
• Trent speaks on building a brotherhood, or a friendship, from the ROTC.
Military
• In and out of being a guardsman, and then army for 6-7 years
• Rhett was a guardsman during 9/11 and spoke about how/when he found out.
• Spent 15 months in Iraq post 9/11
• Proud to live in America, with the privilege that we have.
• Should we (Americans) have been in Iraq?
As a Coach/Sensei
• How do you motivate people?
• How do you pick up on people's different motivational needs?
• "Work hard, or you're gonna get beat."
Balancing Life/Work
• "I hate stress and a stressful environment: so I finish things."
How's 2020 impacted you and your business?
• The pandemic led to some hidden fight clubs.
• What are we going to do if we have another lockdown?
• Discussing business loyalty. "brand loyalty:
2020 Accolades!
• Just won the international open, Jiu-jitsu.
• I had two students win double gold during this covid year.
• Also had 9/9 students win gold in NAGA (North American Grappling Association)
"It's all about over-delivery."
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Necessity is the mother of invention, and [it is] the hand that forces us to become better! Elizabeth Courtois joins Trent Christensen in a heart-warming episode of patience and caring about others. Elizabeth moved from an operator to a project manager at AT&T through a passion for helping others and making work fun. Elizabeth shares her joy for helping others and how this pushed her success. Her son was diagnosed with autism as a child, which built her and her husband's patience. Now, as a Reiki Master, Elizabeth enjoys seeing her family grow and continues to help others through conversation and an alternative medicine called energy healing.
Climbing the corporate ladder
• AT&T - principal vendor manager (technology services group "I.T."), project manager, sourcing, not coding.
• 8 years in the current role (32 years total)
• Started at the bottom as the O operator, and then moved to 411 and information.
• After 411, went to a service rep (non-management roles with union representation)
What is Success?
• What does success mean to you both professionally and personally?
• "I'm just a helper, that's who I am" - wants to help a customer get what they needed.
• Personally, it's [success] watching my children grow/live.
• One son is high functioning autism. He's not neurotypical.
• The daughter has a husband and a four-year-old.
• ”I enjoy seeing the success with my husband" - together for 33 years.
Autism and Family
• How has life been different for you with a son who has Aspergers?
• A friend's advice based on an episode of Oprah helped Elizabeth to uncover that what was "different" about her son might be autism.
• Elizabeth won't let the term autism define the limitations of her son
• Elizabeth talks about the grieving period of learning about her son's autism
• "It [autism] helped me to become so much more patient and calm because I had to be.
• ”It's opened up the perspective in which my husband and I look at things."
• "He just tells the truth; that's how it is."
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Autism and Work
• Working with the developers, they shared a lot of similar characteristics as her son.
• Mixing social and professional works for work
• Do autistic people have more difficulty finding a job than neurotypical people that have the comfort of socializing?
• What's the benefit of disclosing that one might have autism in an interview?
• "I love to learn from people" E.C.
• My best means of motivation was to make something fun
Chakra Reiki Master
• If you're feeling down, then help someone else out.
If you're having a bad day, RESET. It's never too late for a mental click.
•Elizabeth talks about balancing energy and explaining chakras. As well. She talks about how she got into chakras.
• Is this witchcraft?
• "I'm praying for an awakening."
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Former partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Scott Hoyt, joins Trent Christensen to discuss success, hardship, and perseverance. Scott Hoyt talks about trying one of the most protracted cases in US History, getting through mental hardships when life throws you a curveball and spreading your care for others in need.
Practicing Law & Order
• Scott Hoyt has practiced law for 40+ years
• Law school at UC Hastings College of Law
• Clerked for California Supreme Court for a term
• Joined law firm Rutan & Tucker
• Then to Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher (nation/international law firm) - insurance coverage region
• After retirement from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP Scott joined his son at Pia, Anderson, Moss & Hoyt.
• Continues to work in cases, including a case with the Utah Jazz and a player making racial remarks.
• Scott says of defamation; to accuse someone of being a racist in this day and age is a pretty nasty allegation.
• The million-dollar question for a litigator: How do you ‘tell the story’ to win a case?
Law with Asbestos
• Potentially the most protracted case in US history, GAF Corp. v. Johns Manville Corp.
• The case was so big that it couldn’t be tried in a conventional courtroom.
Law after 2020
• 2020 has been interesting for legal practice. Scott has tried a case by Zoom
• Will courts adopt some of these pandemic methods even post-pandemic?
• Will people continue wearing masks everywhere?
Family, Fostering & Adoption
• 2 kids when he entered law school and 1 more on the way.
• Fostered children for a time and ended up adopting two.
• Helped care for young mothers in need during their pregnancy terms
Success Tips
• Scott’s motivation in staying fit is so he can do what he loves into his 70s and 80s; everything, including skiing and intense triathlon activities.
• “I recommend law school if you are committed to working your butt off.”
• Challenges will come up: You can be a victim, or you can take action.
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Jeremy Benson, owner/operator of iFix'em Phone Repairs, is what some may call the "everything guy." It's clear through his history and speech that he is anxious and willing to take on tasks in all shapes and sizes. Trent interviews Jeremy about the shifts and challenges early on in Jeremy's life, leading to his approach to take on anything.
Jeremy shares mindset, tools, and a sense of adventure that helped him become the achiever he is today. Jeremy, the open-book, talks about everything from mastermind classes to focusing on the presentation of employees' personalities to establish that strong customer connection. It's clear that passion flows through his veins, and creativity is always cooking.
From Mesa to Vegas to Queens Creek
• Born in Mesa, Arizona, he moved to Vegas when the economy "took a crap."
• Recruited by a high-end luxury condos business
• He went from building high-end lux apartments to managing them as a maintenance supervisor.
The Foreclosure Story
• Forced into relocation for income, just to get laid off ten days later
• "You have no idea how far $20 can go until you're broke."
• Why collect unemployment when you can just work for it?
• How we lived on roughly $2000 per month, on side hustle income alone
Marriage and Family
• "My marriage grew so much because of the struggles that we went through."
Kids are expensive: joking, but not really.
Entrepreneur or Visionary?
• From anti social media to teaching classes on it.
• Never be stupid about going out on a limb to be an entrepreneur.
• I know how to hustle. Working in and out, day and night on phone repair.
What does success mean to you?
• Success as a business owner means not being owned by your business.
• Success is having the freedom of time and location.
• It's all about hard work and intention.
• Continue to educate yourself.
• It’s about risk, but also being conservative has to be in the back of your mind.
Mastermind Groups
• There's a big difference between a networking group and a mastermind group
• I didn't use to be such an extrovert; much more an introvert
• Serial entrepreneur
• EVERYONE should have mentors!
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Trent Christensen talks with RCA Manager Jason Z about cybersecurity in banks, hospitals, and large corporations. How can you get into this field? What made you stand out in cybersecurity?
RCA, Risk/Compliance/Audits: What kind of cybersecurity threats do you face?
• None of our online information is safe from potential hacks
• If you had credit in the last 20 years, your data has probably been breached.
• Get quick spending tips on how to stay away from cyber trouble.
Frank Abagnale's advice is still applicable!
• Credit card spending v. Debit card spending, which is safer, and why?
• Don't take pics of yourself in high resolution, face-on.
Social Engineering issues in information security:
• How do you stay ahead in this landscape?
• Do all banks operate on the same level of protection?
Working in Cyber Security:
• What kind of background do I need?
• Where is this profession needed?
Our Future; what to know.
• Where's this industry going, and can it be automated?
• How is the economy affected by tech and automation?
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Nate Knight is a workaholic, to say the least. At just 30 years of age, Nate has been apart of the police force and meandered through a body farm to build his skills on his way to being a successful Crime Scene Investigator. But, this is just part of what Nate does, as he is also a real estate agent servicing the great Phoenix area.
Trent Christensen talks with Nate Knight about balancing life and work and his challenges splitting himself between two very different work industries.
Real Estate Agent
• Just be there for your clients, build the references.
• No 1. Build relationships beyond the transaction.
• If anybody needs help, and time allows it, I’ll be there - no matter the distance.
Crime Scene Investigator
• From police force to CSI
• 5 minutes of fun and 8 hours of paperwork.
• How do you process the “hard cases?”
Just Be a Good Human
What does success mean to you?
• Prioritize your family, time in business, and desire for success.
• Anyone can be successful in this world - “you gotta have desire, goal, and fire.”
• It’s ok to have a bad day.
COVID-19 (It’s changing everyone’s life, and we can’t ignore it)
• What’s happening in RE due to COVID?
• “I think the whole world is freaking out!” (speaking on vandalism)
Beyond The Success Chat
• Success in CSI - The “body farm.”
• CSI - tv interpretation, real or not?
• What are your thoughts on the happenings with Floyd?
• Will we see rioting after the election?
• How are you voting? Not republican/democrat, but mail-in or in person?
• Artificial fans at sporting events - how awkward.
Final Thought
• Work hard and be good to people.
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Bart Oates has three Super Bowl victories, two of which are with the New York Giants, and one is with the San Francisco 49ers. Retired from his career as a starting-center, playing in the NFL for 11 years, Bart is now the President of the NFL Alumni Association. NFL careers can have a short life, and what to do afterward has its challenges. Bart Oates, with the NFL Alumni Association, helps to serve and advise former players, coaches, and other employees, of the NFL.
Football History
• President of the NFL Alumni Association,
• Former center for the USFL Stars, NY Giants, and SF 49ers.
• What is the NFL Alumni Association?
• How did you handle the crowds?
• First drill on a new team with Coach Bill Parcels, Bart pulls his hamstring
• You don’t see an old-timers game as you do with baseball or basketball. When a football player is done with the game, they are DONE with the game.
• I played 14 years, and I had a hard time walking away from the game.
• “Everything is secondary to the team.”
• You don’t have to play the game to be a good coach, and just because you have played the game doesn’t mean you’ll be a good coach.
Outside of the NFL
• You also practiced law?
• “I don’t look at it as hard; it’s here - this is the choice you made.”
• Success takes perseverance, in football, or anything else.
The impact of COVID-19 on the NFL
How has Covid-19 impacted the NFL?
• How have you handled COVID-19 personally?
• Talking politics; Who’s going to win? How would you advise one to vote?
• Is there a limit on how many justices can be in the supreme court?
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Be it financial comfort, extra time with family, the dream job, or a life of philanthropy; Trent Christensen interviews guests from all walks of life to find what success means to them. Each interview in the Success Factor Podcast strives to break down the formal self-mastery walls for a candid discussion on how to get to the finish line.
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