THE SHUT UP SHOW | A BERNI XIONG PRODUCTION: Recent Episodes
Berni Xiong & Phil Gerbyshak
Inside every episode you’ll hear raw and uncensored conversations with amazing entrepreneurs and thought leaders who bring their best work every day despite being scared shitless. You’ll gain mindset strategies on how to brave through your fears, tactical advice to help you define your “shut up” moment, and impact-driven tips inspiring you to live and work on your own terms.
Today's guest, who came highly recommended by former guest Nick Loper, really put my robot dancing to shame. And, more importantly, he dropped some serious wisdom about how doing more awesome shit and putting it out into the world has shifted the way he leads and runs his business. Kurt Elster shares with me how one stupid auto-correction error in a text led to an overnight success we call "Calming Manatee." Creative entrepreneurs...this episode is especially for you!
Full show notes: http://theshutupshow.com/ep131
Today's guest has a remarkable story, which is why I couldn't wait to get him on the show. I met Nelson de Witt at MisfitCon in Fargo this past spring where I learned of his story about being separated from his biological family during El Salvador's civil war and how he was reunited with them at the age of 16. Today, Nelson works on entrepreneurial art projects that challenge him to push through fear and express himself creatively while doing meaningful and relevant work that fuels his misfit spirit.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep130
Today's featured guest, Craig McBreen, talks to us about the art of breaking out. How he moved from a 3,500 sq. ft. home to a 1000, sq. ft. apartment--by choice--to escape the shackles of homeownership and reignite his life as a middle-aged, location-independent traveling vagabond. If you think you're too old to shut up and make shit happen, this episode is especially for you.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep129
Thanks to my mastermind friend Charlie Poznek, I had the complete pleasure of being formally introduced to Nick Loper, Chief Side Hustler at Side Hustle Nation. Nick is the author of the popular book Work Smarter: 350+ Online Resources Today's Top Entrepreneurs Use to Increase Productivity and Achieve Their Goals.
We had a great conversation about how he built a side hustle to create a risk-averse way to start a business while he was still working full-time. Nick encouraged us to view our entrepreneurial journey as a scientist conducting a lab experiment. Check out our fun-filled conversation to find out what Nick encourages side hustlers to do to build real financial freedom.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep128
It's rare to find other young mommy misfitesque entrepreneurs like me who've shared a similar turbulent past...from high school drop out to doing amazing work in the world that uplifts, inspires and empowers other women today. My spiritual doppelganger Laura Aiisha Haykel joins me on today's episode to talk about her journey from leaving home at 16 years old to becoming a soulful coach, speaker, singer and performer. This conversation will get you up and out of your own way.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep127
On today's episode I welcome "The Gordon Ramsey to Your Online Kitchen Nightmare" Jessica Kupferman, founder and host of Lady Business Radio. We jam-packed the show today with conversations about being a woman entrepreneur (and we're not only talking about business), the dangers in losing sight of the thing you're good at, and mimicking others instead of honing your voice and craft.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep126
It still boggles my mind that today's guest did not consider herself an author or writer until publishing book six of her collection of 12. I was so excited to chat with Honoree Corder, who was kindly referred by our friend and former guest Andrea Waltz (who taught us how to say NO!). Honoree is an executive coach, entrepreneur, author and mom who I had the complete pleasure to talk to about navigating through the mindset challenges of feeling good enough to wear all these hats. This episode is packed with a lot of practical advice to help you strengthen your confidence and hone your voice, especially when you're feeling doubtful and hopeless that you have what it takes to succeed.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep125
Thank you everyone who joined us for The Shut Up Show LIVE event on Friday. If you missed it, we brought back Amy Clover of Strong Inside Out on to the show as she stopped in my former home city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin along her 10-city national tour to bring inspiration through movement. Amy and I sat down together in-person to talk about everything that has evolved for both of us since our first collaboration over 16 months ago.
In this #shutupshow exclusive, Amy shares highlights of her brand new motivational online program--incorporating mental health + fitness to move your body and mind forward in life + supportive community of people--and offers The Shut Up Show community a ridiculously amazing offer at the end of the episode. What's even more absurd...so do I (please forgive me for not being able to do math--details on the bonus offers are included at the end of the show notes).
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep124
It's not often I get to say I talked to someone who has sat inside Shawkshank Prison. This conversation was deeply moving. So moving I was nearly in tears. We talked about finding the courage to break out of your prison--whether that is a job, relationship or health. What you didn't hear, which was equally amazing was the conversation Kary and I had after I stopped recording. I found out we were both originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and had never crossed paths till now--it took a guy from Israel (thanks Meron!) to connect us to each other. Go figure =)
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep123
This episode is brought to you by our amazing partner for almost a year now, Selz.com, who has backed us up making selling online easy, sexy and fun even if you don't have a web site yet!
Today on Shin Kicking Mondays we're going to talk about a long overdue topic. Last week we talked about showing up to do good and hard work no matter how difficult the journey can be.
This week we cover something more important: Whoare you showing up to be?
If you know you have a story or an important message to tell...you don't quite know how to tell it...or you're deathly afraid to share it...this episode was hand-crafted by me just for you.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm11
In this episode of The Shut Up Show I brought on one of my newest misfit friends whom I've been following for years and finally met in person at MisfitCon in Fargo the other month. You may recognize C.C. Chapman if you've sat in the audience for his keynote speech, read the best-selling book he co-authored called Content Rules, or marveled at his photography in Misfit Journal. But today we're not talking about marketing strategy or how to create content. I brought C.C. on the show to talk about something he shared at MisfitCon, which matters even more to this community--being scared of not knowing where the next paycheck will come from.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep122
Why am I still here? can mean you're sick and tired of tolerating the BS and you're ready to step out of your current situation. Why am I still here? can also mean you have no idea whether people are showing up to consume the good work you are putting out into the world.
Whether you are feeling stuck in your current job and straddling that line or exhausted from running your own business not feeling you've made any traction, know this...this in-between stage is only temporary. Check out today's episode of Shin Kicking Mondays if you know what's good for you =)
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm10
Today I chat with my new homie, Megan Pangan, former hazmat specialist turned entrepreneur and host of Love + Entrepreneurship. I was introduced to Megan by our mutual friend and nomadpreneur Carlton Taylor (thanks C-Tay!).
I asked Megan to be on the show after our chat on her podcast. Not only is she a new and scared shitless entrepreneur, she is one of the most vulnerable people I've ever talked to (watch out James Alutcher!). That's why I know you're going to love this episode with Megan.
We get raw. We get deep. And we even get a little crazy opening the show with robot dancing and closing it with Asian peace signs (sorry, that's just how we do).
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep121
I hijacked my own platform to talk about depression and suicide prevention; something many people are uncomfortable talking about still to this day.
Back in 2011, a close friend at the time nearly took their own life. I read the suicide letter--it shocked me to the core. At the time, there weren't a lot of people talking about depression openly. So I didn't know how to deal with it both as a friend and someone who has suffered from bouts of manic depression herself.
Then I met Amy Clover, founder of Strong Inside Out, in 2013. She was on a mission to bring 30 donation-based fitness bootcamps to 30 cities across the continent to spread hope for depression and suicide prevention. All I could think to myself was Wow, I wish I had something like Strong Inside Out sooner.
If you or someone you know is dealing with depression or talking about suicide, hope is coming to a city near you. I've dedicated this episode to support strongies like you get the help you need.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm09
Today I chat with Julie Sheranosher who joins me from Lake Galilee, Israel. In Julie's previous life she served as an Israeli army captain working 18 hour days before literally breaking her back twice at 25, forcing her to reduce her workload to 4 hours a day. Before Julie finished her contract with the army, she was promoted to commander and won many accolades including best leader and best officer in her department after becoming an authority in time hacking. In this episode, we talk about different time hacking strategies entrepreneurs can use to work more optimally using methods that fit their style.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep120
I'm joined by a very special guest in today's episode of Shin Kicking Mondays.We talk about the delay of my book launch and why I was in the hospital for nearly a week. If you suffer from perfectionism, this is especially the shin kick you need. Trust me, I grew up in a household of know-it-alls so I can relate big time.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm08
Today I chat with serial entrepreneur and small business consultant Nicole Snow, founder and CEO of Darn Good Yarn. Darn Good Yarn has saved over 25,000 pounds of material from ending up in landfills by recycling it and employing over 300 women in India and Nepal to create Darn Good Yarn's hand-spun, hand-dyed silk yarn and craft supplies.
In this conversation, Nicole and I talk about how our leadership and entrepreneurial instincts start at a young age and carry us through to the "good" work we do today as socially-conscious business women. It was such sheer joy to hangout with Nicole. Pull up your most comfortable chair. Grab your favorite beverage. Get cozy with us for the next 35 minutes. You'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep119
Today's episode of Shin Kicking Mondays is sponsored by the awesome and amazing Selz.com.
I was a little worn from all the writing and editing I've been doing to finish my first book at the end of this month and also talked about losing someone too young. So this episode is dedicated to reminding us how important it is to celebrate life while we're still alive and kicking.
Also a huge thank you to Jeff Percival for leaving a brutally honest comment on last week's episode. No matter how far we've come professionally, we can still get caught up in thinking we need to wait for permission. Today, let's stop and smell the roses before life passes us by. Let's be kind to ourselves today.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm07
Thanks to my new friend and fellow podcaster, Megan Pangan, I got hooked up to Greg Hickman of Mobile Mixed. In this episode, we talk about how Greg left a lucrative job six months ago to go all-in his mobile marketing business full-time. Greg gets real and raw with me about leaving corporate and finding comfort in uncomfortable situations. He even has his own mini-breakthrough toward the end of the conversation so you don't want to miss the golden nuggets from this one!
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep118
Shout out to my fellow brave bear Mark Bottemiller for raising the question I respond to in this episode of Shin Kicking Mondays:
I'm really not even sure what to ask. I just can't seem to get any damn traction. I know what I need to do (at least some of it) but I'm having a hell of a time getting it done. Part of it is cost/risk - since I'm building a physical product, I have to buy raw materials and stuff - but it seems to run deeper than that. Of course I'm scared/nervous whatever - but I also realize that this new venture has some real possibility to get me doing what I really want to be doing. Anyway - just posting this has lent some clarity - but I'd love to hear your take... (hm, is there even a question in there anywhere?!?)
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm06
Thanks to my cousin Chris Brogan, I got to meet today's featured guest back in 2011 when I was just getting acquainted with the online world. My primo Raul Colon joins me today in a revealing conversation about how he shifted his focus from chasing the dollar to nurturing quality relationships in business and the community. We get to reminisce about where we started and how far we've come since our #KTCO days (small business community run by Chris Brogan and Joe Sorge). Check out this episode if you want help getting rid of the dud clients and improving your business inside and out.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep117
I'm super excited to share this episode featuring my chat with the radiant Liz DiAlto of Wild Soul Movement. We had a lively and very important discussion about releasing things that don't serve you and reprogramming the negative self-talk that tells you time and time again you're not good enough. Stick around to the end of the conversation to learn more about how you can join the movement to tap into who you really are and give yourself permission to shine.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep116
Today's episode is one of my favorites because I spotlighted my good friend, Tyson Adams, all the way from Laos (my parents' home country). If you've been following my journey for awhile, you know Tyson is the founder of Jhai Coffeehouse (the world's first philanthropic coffee roaster at the source). He is also "the guy I lost to" after entering a contest run by misfits-in-chief AJ and Melissa Leon back in September 2012. But I won't be hatin'.
I collaborated with Tyson in 2013 during a time I was heartbroken and depressed dealing with being alienated from my son. I didn't know if I had anything left in me to keep showing up to do the work with my confidence wavering. It was because of Tyson's bravery and resilience that I became even more inspired to step up and make a life-changing impact instead of staying stuck in my sob story.
Shortly after Tyson and I recorded this episode, AJ Leon asked me to interview Tyson on-stage at MisfitCon 2014 in Fargo, ND in front of 150 fellow misfits. It was the most revealing experience I've had in a very long time.
Though we were not permitted to LIVE stream the interview, I've included a photo of Tyson and me at the event. If you feel moved to change the world or make a positive difference in someone's life, you've got to check out today's episode.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep115
Our featured co-host for today is my dear friend and fellow podcaster, Meron Bareket of Inspiring Innovation podcast. You might remember Meron's podcast because he interviewed yours truly earlier this year. I couldn't wait to get Meron on the show to talk about how he braved through major resistance and ended up developing a FREE podcast bootcamp product in less than a month! If you're looking to break through resistance so you can grow your list by hundreds or engage more listeners by the thousands, you will thoroughly enjoy today's episode.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep114
I know what you may be thinking, “How the heck can I find a silver lining story when I didn’t win over the guy/gal I wanted to be with?” Sometimes it's hard to imagine what the story of triumph might be when you're fresh in the moment or just getting out of it. Having felt rejected, abandoned, deceived, and unloved, I know firsthand what it feels like to think you are not good enough and that timing is never on your side.
In this episode of Shin Kicking Mondays, I finally talk publicly about what really happened in my first ever psychotherapist visit more than six years ago. The day I thought I would never recover from a breakup with the guy I believed was "the one." The same day I realized that losing him was the defining moment in my life when I discovered my dream job, which I'm living and breathing today.
Today's episode is sponsored by the amazing Selz.com | Seriously Simple Selling.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm05
Our featured co-host got his entrepreneurial start long before Al Gore invented the Internet. My homie Ozeal DeBastos shares how his journey from B-Boy to performing artist schooled him on what it means to be a connected creative. Today, he helps creative entrepreneurs find inspiration and support through his No Permission Needed movement and podcast. I seriously had a blast recording this episode with Ozeal. I loved the conversation so much, he almost got me to bust some rhymes!
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep113/
In this episode of Shin Kicking Mondays, I share exactly what happened on Monday that made me cry at a trip to the doctor's office. What started out as tears of sorrow quickly turned in to tears of gratitude. This is a very special episode for me because I get to share some truly amazing people with you. People who keep me inspired every single day to keep doing this shin kicking work.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm04
I'm extremely thrilled to invite Srini Rao back to join me as guest co-host on today's episode. Srini is someone you've heard me talk quite a bit about, if you've been in this community for awhile. In the nearly two years I've known Srini (as his #1 stalker), I've witnessed something special about the way he exploded his brand. It was never contrived. He began purging the truth in his long-winded Facebook updates. He started writing with more vulnerability. Frankly, he just gave a damn about connecting to and with his community. That's specifically why I've asked Srini to talk to us today about how we can stand out in today's connection economy.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep112
In this episode of Shin Kicking Mondays, I talk about letting go and creating space for success to enter your life.
Thank you Julie Sheranosher for writing in your question: "I think that what I struggle with most in my journey is how to let go and allow things to happen. I find myself constantly calculating, worrying and trying to find alternatives on every scenario I can possibly imagine and that doesn't leave much room for growth, I find. So I wanted to ask, how does one let go and allow success into one's life?"
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/skm03
If you've ever wondered why some people are so good at having a distinct voice online while others struggle to get noticed, today's guest co-host will knock your socks off. Thanks to CA Hurst for the formal introduction to Tania Dakka and a huge shout out to Cousin Chris Brogan for creating the space for me to meet these fine folks. Tania helps us get naked online and gives us awesome tips on engaging your audience with magnetic copywriting.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep111
In this episode of Shin Kicking Mondays, I respond to a question sent in by Jon Wilkening.
Jon says, "I don't know the main story that I want to tell with my online presence. I feel like I am trying to tell multiple stories right now resulting in none of them consistently being communicated. I feel the desire to relate my own personal journey to where I could no longer not be creative but I also need to tell the story of my art to be successful. I cant just throw my art into the world without a story...how did you learn to tell your story?"
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skm02
The second episode in the new format I bring back my buddy Dave Conrey from The Freshrag Show. We had Dave on The Shut Up Show a few months back when he talked about the no-BS approach to building community and creatively publishing your stuff online. In that episode, we asked him what he was afraid of...and in today's episode he reveals that his worst fears DID in fact happen.
Check out today's episode to find out what Dave learned from that defining shut up moment...how it reinvigorated him to be completely honest with himself and ultimately landed him a huge opportunity to be spotlighted by Marie Forleo.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/ep110
In this pilot episode of Shin Kicking Mondays, I talk about how being molested as a 5-year-old led me into cycles of depression and codependent relationships with men. And how my very first session with a psychotherapist at age 30 led me down the path towards pursuing my dream job and, ultimately, sparking the Brave Bear Revolution for entrepreneurs who want help kicking fear to the curb, shutting up and making shit happen.
Shin Kicking Mondays couldn't be possible without the support of our amazing sponsor Selz.com--a company that makes selling simple and cares about helping you put good shit out into the world.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/skmpilot
We kick off the new show format featuring today's co-host, Stewart Rogers. Stewart has been featured on The Shut Up Show before to talk about good systems and process. Today we're talking about about why having a selling process is critical to your success as an entrepreneur, business owner, employee or even a partner in a relationship.
If you feel you're lacking strategy or a plan of attack, you don't want to miss today's episode.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/ep109
For the show today, we are replaying the pilot episode where Phil and I talk about what it means to “shut up.” When we launched the show nearly one year ago, we knew others like us--like you--were frustrated and overwhelmed. We wanted to create a platform where entrepreneurs could help each other take baby steps and sometimes even leaps to brave through each day. So much has changed since Phil and I recorded this pilot episode... and yet so much has stayed the same.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/pilotepisode
In today's episode I had an awesome conversation with Wayne Turmel, an entertainer turned virtual communication guy. We talk in great length about how the imposter syndrome impacts the way we show up in our work. Feeling like a fraud and afraid you'll get found out can often leave you gripped with fear. This was a lively and deeply thought-provoking conversation you don't want to miss.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/wayneturmel
Today's guest is a friend and fellow Wisconsinite whose recent project took him on a 29-day and 6,978-mile journey through 19 states in his Audi A4. Our conversation took place less than one week after the completion of his road trip. We talk about what surprised him, what went well, and how he handled the mounds of fear he felt from day 1 to day 30. You don't want to miss this episode with Jim Raffel.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/jimraffel
I’ve had a lot of people in my life tell me to stop what I'm doing and go get a real job. Often, my response to that was, "Telling me to stop doing this work is like you telling me to cut off my left arm." After the conversation I had with to today's featured guest, I will rethink my mantra now. I got to talk to Ryan Haack, a dad, speaker and blogger who was born missing his left forearm. Ryan shares his life experiences at the blog LivingOneHanded.com.
Check out the inspiring conversation to find out what Ryan is afraid of today. Spoiler alert: it's not being one-handed.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/ryanhaack
Another shout out to our former guest and friend, Vasavi Kumar, who brought us another amazing guest. Today's episode features an inspiring conversation I had with Lisa Fabrega whose mission is to take entrepreneurs from fear and overwhelm to igniting the powerful leader within them. After watching this episode, prepare to get through your stuckness and be moved to go all in your business and take it to the next level.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/lisafabrega
If you've ever hit rock bottom... if you've ever doubted yourself... today's episode with Stephanie St.Claire will remind you that you've got everything you need to go out into the world and make things happen. I couldn't wait to get Stephanie on our show because she is one-part inspiring and one-part butt-kicking. Check out today's episode and prepare to be bliss bombed!
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/stephaniestclaire
We made it to 100, yo!
As always, I must first give a huge shout out to Selz, our amazing sponsor. You have had our back for four months now and the journey with you has been nothing but awesome sauce. Thank you Melissa Whidjaya and Selz team for believing in us and helping us make this show even better to support our beloved #shutupshow community.
Today's episode is a lot longer than usual as I give a shout out to all our guests featured in episodes 76 through 99. And, I announce all the new changes coming to The SHUT UP Show just in time for its one year anniversary in April!
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/100episodes
This is the most awkward write up because I just edited my own episode as we round out the final batch of interviews since launching The SHUT UP Show 11 months and nearly 100 episodes ago. In this episode, we talk about how I gave birth to the first draft of the book I've been meaning to write since 2011 in just under 17 hours on a single Saturday in January. At the end of the episode, I share what I'm afraid of right now as it relates to the next season of The SHUT UP Show.
[I'm going to apologize in advance for the sniffing in the audio. I was a little under the weather when we recorded this episode.]
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/bernixiong
I don’t know what took us so long to feature today’s guest since you all truly enjoy our backstage episodes. I am thrilled to bring you Phil Gerbyshak. In today’s conversation, Phil takes us through his shut up moments, which start at a young age growing up in a small, rural Wisconsin town where he was told he would never make anything of his life. The fear continued when gave his IT job a two-year notice and started his Make It Great Institute out of his home. In 2013, Phil embarked on a personal journey losing over 57 pounds in just over a year and most recently he has started a new venture to help financial services professionals.
Full show at: http://theshutupshow.com/philgerb
A special thanks goes out to our friend and fellow Secret Team'er (of cousin Chris Brogan's Facebook group) CA Hurst for connecting us to today's featured guest, David Burkus. David is the author of the new book The Myths of Creativity. Not only did the book title woo me, I was dying to get David on the show to make sense of all the doubt I've had about calling myself a "creative" until recent years. In our conversation, we uncover the difference between being creative and having a skill set. Two important things that must be developed simultaneously in order to grow and develop mastery.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/davidburkus
Thanks to former guest Andrea Waltz, we were introduced to one of the most charismatic speakers I’ve ever met. Today’s guest brought so much life to the conversation it’s hard to believe that 21 years ago he was found dead at the scene where his car was totaled by a drunk driver in a head-on collision. Hal Elrod talked about the mindset strategy that saved his life over and over again. First when he defied death. Again when he left his successful job as a top salesman to live his dream of speaking around the world to inspire and empower others to overcome their limitations and achieve anything in their lives.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/halelrod
I'm so excited to share our good friend, Nick Kellet with you today. He's the "Beyonce of gaming," a super smart serial entrepreneur, and all-around great guy. Nick takes us back to his fears as a 17-year-old getting rejected by every game company in the UK before finally publishing his board game 20 years later. Despite the great success Nick has seen with his board game GiftTRAP and growing List.ly to a very popular blog with one million hits per month, there still is fear. Find out what's keeping Nick up at night in today's episode.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/nickkellet
I am so excited to share today's special guest with you, shut up'ers! In this episode, Phil and I got to talk to one of my most favorite people: Theresa Reed, my spiritual goddess. I didn't dive into great detail in this episode but it's important I mention that Theresa was a powerful force in helping me brave through one of the most paralyzing times in my life. My first Tarot reading with Theresa happened about two weeks after I was hospitalized in 2008; just one month after I quit my corporate job and launched my coaching business. I literally believe meeting Theresa was one of the greatest gifts I've ever received. My Tarot experience with her saved my life when I was considering letting myself whittle away to nothing and give up.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/theresareed
Phil's good friend Mike Dilbeck joins us for today's episode. It was such a pleasure to hear about Mike's project not only because it's an important mission to support everyday heroism but also because we caught him in the midst of iterating his business branding after its launch five years ago. Mike shares with us how he serendipitously discovered his response ability while producing videos and making films in higher education and how that's led him to dedicating his life and work to help people all over the world go from bystander to badass.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/mikedilbeck
Brace yourself... for so many reasons. I say that a lot with this show, but for me, this one touched me in places I didn't know existed. Today's episode is longer because it's The SHUT UP Show's first LIVE event sharing the stage with our featured guest, AJ Leon, and in front of a LIVE audience.
We were not sure how it would go given we were streaming the Google Hangouts On Air like we do every Tuesday, while addressing a great group of people in the room. It turned out just as I hoped it would. Full of life, energy, inspiration, love and hope. Hope for those who felt they didn't fit in... last night was evidence there's a place in this world for remarkable misfits. It's with each other. Doing good shit. All over the world. Together.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/misfitslive
Today’s guest is Andrea Waltz, the co-author of the book Go For No!,who said "Yes" to us when I asked her to grace us with her presence on the show. I read this book 5 or 6 years ago, and it changed the way I thought about selling my ideas. Instead of focusing on getting the "yes," Go For No! teaches you (in an easy to understand fable form) how to go for the "no."
The essence of the book is simple: Go out and intentionally increase your failure rate. Check out today's episode to learn how something as simple as going for no can change your life... stick around till the end of the episode to find out how you can win a free copy of the book!
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/andreawaltz
Jia Jiang stole the stage recently at World Domination Summit when he got up in front of 3000 entrepreneurs to talk about how his failed startup took him from a downward spiral of depression to finding hope through 100 Days of Rejection Therapy. After being rejected for funding that would have taken his business app startup to launch, Jia went on a personal journey to develop his rejection muscle as he continued searching for investors. Little did he know that in his pursuit to befriend rejection, the project would take on a life of its own and end up inspiring millions of people all over the world.
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/jiajiang
Today's episode Phil and I get to talk to Brendon Thomas, our dear friend from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We ran into a few technical blips so we have not included the video version of today's episode. In the podcast, we were able to remove some of the dead space so today's show is definitely worth the listen. Brendon takes us through the fear he felt after jumping out of a lucrative career in IT to startup his first software company.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/brendonthomas
Today's episode features Passion Catalyst Curt Rosengren, a great friend to Phil (shout out to Jodee Bock for making that awesome introduction years ago) and someone I'm completely thrilled to now call my friend (we're Facebook friend official, yo!). Curt is an amazing example of keeping it real, raw and vulnerable. What I truly appreciated about our conversation was how honest he was about the massive fear he felt treading water as a self-employed marketing consultant during the dot com implosion to being self-unemployed and starting all over again.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/curtrosengren
Today on our show, we had a blast catching up with Amy Clover, my sister-from-another-mister (yes, I’m 12). Amy had me at “Why not me?” while I was listening to an interview she gave earlier this year to promote her 30×30 Project. If you’ve ever had one of those “I want to be her friend” kind of moments, I personally felt that way about Amy long before I even met her in person this past Spring. It’s not often you hear someone kick off their interview with “to celebrate the 30th birthday I almost didn’t have, I’m touring across North America giving donation-based fitness bootcamps in 30 cities to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention and depression.”
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/amyclover
Today’s episode we talk to Ian Ippolito who shares how he went from a major epic fail with his first software startup to building an $11.1 million company ($135 million in total revenue) that he eventually sold (for an undisclosed price in the millions) to Freelancer.com in November 2012.
Phil and I are the luckiest people on earth getting to sit down every week to Google chat with some of the bravest and most interesting people. Entrepreneurs and small business owners like Ian who have seen major success but still feel fear every day.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/ianippolito
Our guest today reached out to our show after reading my life coach blog post that went viral the other month, which she stumbled upon through our dear friend Srini Rao of BlogcastFM. Vasavi pitched her story and immediately had me at hello. I was so thrilled that Phil and I finally got to talk to her after we had some scheduling conflicts. I’m even more excited we get to share her story with you today as she takes the biggest leap of her life as we speak!
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/vasavikumar
Pam Slim is the author of the new book Body of Work, and is one of the most inspiring people I know. I met Pam in 2006 when she tried to leave a comment to win a copy of my book--on an old TypePad blog I had--but couldn’t because my e-mail address was wrong. YIKES! After being friends online for a long time, I finally met Pam live at World Domination Summit--one of the highlights of my time at WDS2013. In today's episode, we got to talk to her about being a coach, what she’s afraid of, and so much more in this interview. So much learning from Pam Slim, for us. And now, for you.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/pamslim
If you think it got hot in Donald Trump’s board room, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Phil and I had the amazing pleasure to chat with one of the most unique (and hottest) entrepreneurs we’ve ever featured on The SHUT UP Show. Erika Lyremark of The Daily Whip gives us a raw glimpse inside the life of fast cash and long shifts in 6-inch stilettos and shares how she infused the lessons she learned all those years “on the pole” to help entrepreneurs build a thriving business thinking like a stripper.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/erikalyremark
Our featured guest today wins for being the most enthusiastic and charismatic person we’ve ever had on The SHUT UP Show. Phil and I got nothin’ on our friend Mars Dorian. With such an appropriate name, Mars radiated in our conversation as he shared awesome business wisdom and visual storytelling tips on building a STAND OUT brand. We agree with Srini Rao of BlogcastFM, Mars is absolutely the most unmistakable artist as you’ll witness in today’s episode.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/marsdorian
Far too often we can get caught up in being doing-machines. Trying to afford a lavish lifestyle we believe our family wants. Getting disconnected from the people who matter most to us because we've now become married to our jobs. It's this endless cycle of "the more we do, the more we get." But, what if you don't like what you're getting?
Full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/israelsmith
Phil and I were absolutely thrilled to chat with our good friend Bob Burg, a highly acclaimed national speaker and bestselling author. In our chat with Bob, we talked about being pushed out of your comfort zone and shifting from an already established career to launch projects that are more enjoyable.
The most influential leaders and best sales people around have been endorsing Bob’s books and presentations for many years, including our very own Phil. If you’ve ever wanted to know the true success principle every top producer uses, you don’t want to miss this episode.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/bobburg
Phil and I were thrilled when Peter Shankman hijacked a tweet Chris Brogan wrote the other month after appearing on our show that said “Shut up…” with a link to his episode. When Peter asked if he could shut up on our show, we gladly accepted. As you can tell from our show notes, Peter packed this episode with a ton of awesome shut up tips on redefining how we look at fear and the importance of taking calculated risks. BONUS: You’ll also get a short tour of Peter’s Manhattan apartment.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/petershankman
Today’s guest has been described by Forbes as “a redheaded, tattooed Tina Fey with a special weakness for four letter words.” You’ll see why when you watch this episode. It’s a good thing our shows are uncensored and unedited to give you the full effect. And I’m not talking about in a “creating hype” sorta way because that’s not how we roll. We hand-selected Erika Napoletano for her no BS, straight-talking approach harnessing the power of unpopularity that has helped countless business owners and entrepreneurs get from where they are to a better version of fuck yeah.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/erikanapoletano
Though Chris is well known for his savvy ways with social media tools, those who evangelize his work like Phil and I do know he is truly a prolific writer and teacher above anything else. This guy has been writing since before Al Gore invented the Internet and when blogging wasn’t even called blogging yet! He’s taught us about braving through clinical depression, learning to love the grind, telling bigger stories, building a platform of value, and how to improve your business.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/chrisbrogan
A few days ago I tweeted Paul “I want to punch you in the gut, you’re so awesome” because I recently stumbled upon a new song by his band (written with and sung by his lovely wife) that completely blew me away after I’ve already been a loyal subscriber of his entire catalog. After you watch this episode, you’ll share similar endearing sentiments because he is just that awesome at helping you understand how to be a “whole-assed” kind of person and also a great guy.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/pauljarvis
In today's episode, my friend and professional stand-up comedian, Dat Phan joins Phil and me to talk about the power of taking action and the beauty of hidden connections. Watch and listen as Dat intimately reveals his greatest fear, shares a private story about the death of our mutual friend (RIP Eugene Hoang), and how removing comedy from his lifestyle helps him to avoid burnout.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/datphan
The whole premise for The Shut Up Show started many years before my co-host Phil and I ever met. Say what?! Yes, it's true. Find out more about that serendipitous story as Phil and I interview Scott Ginsberg, the only person in the entire world who wears a nametag 24-7, whose "shut up and don't give a shit" philosophy became the impetus for The Shut Up Show.
See video blog and full show notes at http://theshutupshow.com/scottginsberg
Not only is John a brave mofo, and a little bit of a jokester, you can tell just how genuine and passionate he is about being a good Dad and master of his craft (that is social media marketing for non-profits AND music).
(If you wonder why I’m laughing like a 12-year-old girl in the beginning of the episode, before we began airing John couldn’t remove the US flag from the lower third where you see his name. I made sure to dig into the US flag joke as much as I could as a result of that technical glitch.)
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/johnhaydon
What would you do if you had to start over? From scratch. You have no access to your current resources. You have no home. No car. All you have is ten dollars and a laptop. How would you begin rebuilding your life?
Sounds crazy scary, doesn’t it? To most sane people, this would be your worst nightmare. In today’s episode, Greg Hartle joins Phil and me to talk about how this has been his journey since January 5th, 2011, when he left on an epic quest to discover what it takes to succeed starting from scratch.
Greg is one the smartest people I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting in person, but what is even more humbling to me is learning from him through his actions. I carry a Greg Hartle mantra with me every single day of my life, which has made me a better person. In our chat with Greg, we talk a lot about making contributions and leaving an impact in the world. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/greghartle
How do you go from being an insanely successful financial executive in Manhattan, with a six-figure salary and corner office, to quitting your job four days before your wedding because the thought of becoming that guy for the rest of your life scares the crap out of you? AJ Leon, the emperor of awesomesauce and king of misfits, took time out of his uber busy schedule to chat with Phil and me about how that was his narrative in 2007. Over five years later, it is no more.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/ajleon
If you missed our pilot episode, no worries. In today’s episode featuring Srini Rao, I go into a little detail about why Phil and I launched The Shut Up Show.If you haven’t yet heard of Srini, he is a surfing “corporate misfit” solopreneur with an unmistakable story that will inspire you. Phil and I are so damn proud to call him friend. Especially since he unintentionally inspired me to stop stalling, shut up and make shit happen. I kick off the show by thanking him for teaching me bravery, not only through his words, but more importantly through his actions.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/srinirao
I am not exaggerating when I say this was one of my favorite conversations I’ve ever had with any musician in my 36 years of life. Hands down. I sought out Bryson Andres to interview for The Shut Up Show after following his success for 15 months after stumbling upon his YouTube video that went viral in January 2012. Bear with me, this is nearly double the length of our normal episode times. You’ll understand why I couldn’t stop talking to Bryson. He is an amazing young man with an old soul, heart of gold, and undeniable musical talent.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/brysonandres
Today’s episode features Carey Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in the U.S. Navy. How did we land this amazing guest, right? Phil Gerbyshak, the better looking half of this show, has known Carey through their work together at NSA (National Speakers Association). Since we love talking about fear and failure, what better person to join us for this conversation about “shutting up” than the person who pioneered women in aviation?! Hold on to your seats, this is going to be the ride of your life.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/careylohrenz
In James Altucher's new book Choose Yourself, he said that everything had changed for him when he realized no one was going to help him succeed and, if he was going to thrive, he’d have to choose himself because the stakes were too high not to. As he later reveals in this episode, “I wouldn’t have said yes to hanging out if i didn’t think I would have fun.” This is yet another inspiring interview and Phil and I feel so blessed we got to be behind the microphone with James this time around. Watch and listen as we discuss massive failures and the genesis of Choose Yourself.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/jamesaltucher
MeiMei Fox wrote the Huffington Post article “40 Ways to Find Joy” that went viral and instigated the #40DaysOfJoy practice I completed this past summer by blogging for 40 consecutive days chronicling my journey. I asked MeiMei to join Phil and me to talk about the genesis of her popular article, what prompted her to create this joy practice, and how fearing less and loving more helped her reinvent her life after a devastating divorce and achieve a lucrative career as a writer after deviating from a conventional path.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/meimeifox
If you’ve been watching The Shut Up Show regularly, you’ve heard Phil and me share the following quote a kagillion times before,
Do what you love in the service of those who love what you do. – Steve Farber
Well, guess what? We’ve got that smart guy on our show today. The amazing leadership speaker and author, Steve Farber, joins Phil and me on today’s episode to talk about how he made a radical leap from the job he loved as VP of The Tom Peters Company to go out on his own and develop extreme leaders worldwide.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/stevefarber
It’s not often you get to talk to someone who died and came back to life.
In today’s episode, Phil and I get to talk to his good friend and fellow National Speakers Association (NSA) pal Eliz Greene who takes us through that pivotal moment in her life when everything completely changed and never looked the same again. How dying of a massive heart attack at 35 while still pregnant with her twin daughters and defying the odds by coming back to life changed the trajectory of her life’s purpose.
Full show notes at: http://theshutupshow.com/elizgreene