The ProGuide: Recent Episodes
Andrew J. Mason
The ProGuide is all about learning from leaders. We are passionate about interviewing thought leaders in business, technology, and creativity. Get top-rate coaching from David Allen, Guy Kawasaki, Fortune 500 Companies & NYTimes Best-selling authors on their craft. Hosted by Andrew J. Mason
Seth Godin is, quiet honestly, one of my favorite authors. He’s written over 15 books, and we talk about his latest - What to do when its your turn. YourTurn.link
Matthew Capala is an Internet marketer, growth consultant, entrepreneur, international speaker, trainer and author. In addition to running a growth consultancy and training firm Alphametic, he is the founder of a popular blog, SearchDecoder.com, and Adj. Professor at NYU, where he teaches advanced, graduate course on search marketing. Matthew writes for several leading publications, including The Next Web, ProBlogger, and Sparksheet, and was featured on global media outlets, including the Huffington Post.
Tell me a story. John Saddington is back with an incredible story of his journey to being named Best in App Store from Apple this year. Inspiring, raw honesty from a man I deeply respect.
Today we interview bestselling author & productivity coach David Allen on his latest edition of Getting Things Done, coming out in March 2015. We ask David about his next action lists, some of his strangest inbox moments, and find out what's new in his latest book.
Today, we flip the tables and Joe Pardo over at the Dreamer’s Podcast interviews Andrew J. Mason on his story, his love of coaching and mentorship, and how this podcast got started.
Tony Stubblebine is the creator of the Lift App. On this episode, we interview Tony about his studies on success, the data from thousands of users, and some best practices when using the app.
Tom Rath is the incredible author of Strengthsfinder, Eat, Move, Sleep, and How Full is Your Bucket? His bestselling books have helped people find a better life. We ask him all about Eat, Move, Sleep.
We have a little fun on this episode! Gil Schwartz, the executive VP of CBS, has an alter ego - Stanley Bing - magical business guru who makes Seth Godin seem like a sissy - His incredible insights gleaned from his latest book….The Curriculum will save you the hassle of getting an MBA.
Today on the ProGuide, we interview Randy Lewis. He's the former Vice President of Walgreens, Peace Corps volunteer, Fortune 50 executive and accidental advocate who led Walgreens' logistics division for sixteen years as the chain grew from 1,500 to 8,000 stores. Randy introduced an inclusive model in Walgreens distribution centers that resulted in ten percent of its workforce consisting of people with disabilities who are held to the same standards as those without disabilities. Its success has changed the lives of thousands with and without disabilities and is serving as a model for other employers in the U.S and abroad.
Lysa TerKeurst is the New York Times bestselling author of Made to Crave and Unglued as well as 14 other titles. They reach nearly 700,000 women daily through their online devotion, Encouragement for Today and thousands more through the Proverbs 31 radio program playing on 1,200 radio outlets daily. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Art, their five kids, three dogs and a mouse that refuses to leave her kitchen.
Erik Fisher is the host of Beyond the To-Do List, an extraordinary show about how extraordinary people live. It delves behind the curtain into the productive habits of todays leaders. We talk with Erik about how the show gets made, what the easiest and most difficult aspects are, and what he’s the most excited about.
Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership Podcast is consistently the number one podcast in iTune's business, and Chris Hogan, host, is no stranger to constant improvement. Chris Hogan stirs audiences to action wherever he speaks. Whether he is delivering a keynote on personal money management, teaching an all-day leadership training for business owners and professionals, or hosting the EntreLeadership Podcast.
Lieutenant General Rick Lynch has distinguished himself as an exceptional leader and strategist through his chameleon-like ability to adapt to change despite the most challenging obstacles. From surmounting his parents’ inability to pay for college by gaining entry to West Point to leading “The Surge” in Iraq as Army General with only six weeks to prepare, Lieutenant General Lynch has constructed a disciplined and effective mantra for success, which he shares with audiences across the country today. We talk about his brand new book, Adapt or Die - Front Line Principles from an American General.
Dan Miller is the passionate personality behind the 48 Days properties, which include books, podcasts, and a thriving business. His mission is to foster the process of imagining, dreaming and introspection, to help people find their calling and true path, and to translate that into meaningful, purposeful and profitable daily work…within 48 days!
Today on the ProGuide, we have Alexander Mimran, co-founder of Minbox along with Michael Lawlor. Minbox is a free, no-limits, #freakingfast file-sharing app for Macs that’s disrupting the competiton and owning the send space.
Do you have a job where you’re expected to consistently come up with fresh content? We sit down with Ken Wilson, the visual director of NewSpring Church, an environment that needs new creative elements every single week. NewSpring sees an attendance of over 20,000 each week. We cover the gamut of teamwork, leadership, organiational skills, team unity, and more.
On this episode of the The ProGuide, Steve Forde - Product Manager for Adobe After Effects - shares what influencing the direction on a major piece of software is like, how they decide what features get added, and what role the community plays.
On this episode of the ProGuide, we hang with Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness, a company that she and Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, co-created in 2010 to inspire happiness in work, community and everyday life. In 2005, she created the first Zappos Culture Book and has produced them ever since. We chat about how the movement got started, and what it takes to inspire a culture of happy people.
Today on The ProGuide: Have you ever lost direction in life? Not sure what your identity really is or where to turn next? We share a few personal stories on my journey to finding my authentic voice. Included in the episode are a few tricks to finding great mentors and a lot of valuable resources to help you along the way.
This week on The Proguide, we have Todd Henry, the founder of Accidental Creative. It's a company that helps creative people and teams generate brilliant ideas. His latest book, Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day, unlocks the forces that cause even the brightest, most skilled people to become stagnant in their life and career, and introduces practices that help then build a body of work they can be proud of.
This week on The Proguide, we have John Lee Dumas. He is the Founder and Host of Entrepreneur On Fire, a podcast that interviews today’s most inspiring and successful Entrepreneurs 7 days a week. Entrepreneur On Fire is a top ranked business podcast generating over 400,000 unique downloads a month, and his lineup includes Barbara Corcoran, Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk, Guy Kawasaki, and hundreds more. All the magic happens at EOFire.com!
Ever feel overwhelmed with too much to do? Today’s episode is all about cutting the clutter, getting things out of your head, and reviewing and organizing that information in a way you can understand it. Time to take control! I share my personal method for tackling task lists. A combination of GTD, Things, and Evernote.
Joseph A. Michelli is the bestselling author of The Starbucks Experience and The Zappos Experience. His new book explores incredible new standards of practice gleaned from the world's favorite coffee company to make you a better leader.
Today we talk to Paul Mayne, the designer and founder of the Day One Journal App for iPad and Mac Desktop, which won Best of the App Store’s App of the Year award!
Today we talk with Nick Loper, founder of SideHustleNation.com, and host of the Side Hustle Show – a podcast for part-time entrepreneurs who are looking for actionable tips and strategies on how to turn their side hustle dreams into reality.
On this episode of the ProGuide, we hang out with Yammer Cofounder, Adam Pisoni. We chat about how Yammer got started, what the staff culture is like, and what they see next.
On this episode of the “The ProGuide“, international DJ and music producer Andy Hunter gets down to the nitty-gritty of his creative process. We cover his latest album Glow, where inspiration comes from, song creation, and live performances.
Today we hang out with Alex Lindsay. He started the Pixel Corps, heads up DvGarage, has worked on Star Wars: Episode 1, and is a regular on Macbreak Weekly. We talk about VFX, workflow, and the future of video content creation.
On this episode of the The ProGuide, Kirby Ferguson talks with us about creativity…..and how sampling existing content to make something new may not be an original concept. He’s also the creator of the hit web series “Everything is a Remix“.
Is it wise to risk everything on a new startup idea? David Heinemeier Hansson‘s answer may surprise you. He hangs out with us and talks business philosophy, 37Signals, and his book ReWork.
Andrew Mason is the founder of the ProGuide, and is passionate about activating creative potential in people. He believes non-traditional, focused creativity is better than viral. (The tortoise, not the hare.) In this Episode, he shares how to dramatically increase your memory by using spacial memory to read sequences of numbers.
Brad’s Twitter Bio says that he’s the director of @TNWAcademy. Story teller, music player and all-around nice chap. But truth be told? After interviewing him, it’s clear that he’s a friendly, unassuming, radio-voiced, social media samurai….and we were so glad to have him on the show!
Jon Acuff is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author…From writing advertising for The Home Depot to branding for companies like Bose and Staples, Jon Acuff is no stranger to the cubicle. In 2010, he closed the gap between his day job and his dream job when he joined the Dave Ramsey team to become a full-time author. And Start talks about the road to becoming awesome and how to punch fear in the face.
Michael Norton is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. He is the co-author – with Elizabeth Dunn – of the new book, Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending (Simon & Schuster). A ridiculously awesome look at the science of happier spending!
Tony Stubblebine is the Co-founder of Lift., and creator of the wildly successful Lift iOS App. Before that he was the founder of CrowdVine, and contributor to Wesabe, Odeo, and O’Reilly Media. Today, we talk to him about his habit tracking, how Lift got started, and some of his company’s plans for the future.
From Wikipedia: Kevin Werbach is a leading expert on the business, policy, and social implications of emerging Internet and communications technologies. Werbach is an Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (since 2004). His latest book, “For the Win“, talks about how to reap the benefits of Gamification in the workplace. It’s an awesome interview, and reminds us of our friends over at 8BIT. Enjoy!
Micah is one of those rare individuals that began crafting a business out of his love for the surfing / bodyboarding community. His story begins with him going to college for Meteorology, and then realizing the need for good surf / bodyboard predictions. Thus, the foundation for SwellInfo.com was born! Micah’s an awesome guy with a great story. Enjoy!
Today we talk to Steve Rizzo, a.k.a. The Attitude Adjuster, a personal development expert whose clients include American Airlines, BP, JPMorgan, Chase, Scholastic, andSpring, among others. As a stand-up-comic, he has headlined with many titans of comedy, including Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Murphy, Drew Carey, and Ellen DeGeneres. Enjoy the Interview!
Today we talk to Bob Burg, a sought-after speaker at corporate conventions and for entrepreneurial events. He has addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders. The Go Giver has shot to #6 on The Wall Street Journal’s Business Bestsellers list just three weeks after its release and reached #9 on BusinessWeek. It’s been translated into 21 languages. It is his fourth book to sell over 250,000 copies.
Today we talk to Dr. Laurence Weinzimmer, author of The Wisdom of Failure, and internationally recognized thought leader in organizational strategy and leadership. He is a sought after business advisor to numerous Fortune 100 companies and the Caterpillar Inc. Professor of Management in the Foster College of Business Administration at Bradley University.
Today we talk to former CEO of Wawa, Inc., Howard Stoeckel. With over 18,000 employees, Howard knows what it takes to successfully innovate and run a company well. His theory is that it all points back to one key quality that makes all the difference, and it may surprise you. We chat about his career path, and advice he has for new entrepreneurs.
This week we talk to founder of AgileBits software, and co-creator of 1Password, Dave Teare. 1Password is the handy little tool that helps speed your productivity in a big way. We talk 1Password features, AgileBits‘ company culture, what personally inspires Dave, and where the company’s headed in the coming months
Tom McFarlin has taken the plunge from successful desk job into the wild, but fulfilling world of startups. In this interview, we talk about how his team collaborates and what the one element is that makes a team thrive.
Interested in podcasting? Perhaps starting your own content network? Dan Benjamin‘s done both before…..very successfully. And today we hang out with him learning about his story, how 5by5 began, and a few practical tips for those of us looking to get into the biz. It’s a great episode….let us know any questions or comments you have after the jump!
Are you a GTD fanatic? Love OmniFocus? Want a sneak peak at this week’s special Macworld Omni event? We’ve got an exclusive interview with Ken Case, CEO of the Omni Group, about their latest upgrade to their popular OmniFocus software.
Stuck in a rut? Want to live the life of adventure that you’ve always dreamed of? Chris Guillebeau is no stranger to chasing his dreams. Having almost finished a tour of every country in the world, Chris is a recruiter for all of us that are tired of the same-old, same-old. He’s the author of The 100 Dollar Startup, and he encourages us to get out there and do something today! If you’ve gotten stuck, and aren’t sure what’s next for you, this episode is for you!
Having trouble staying motivated? Not sure what to do next? We’ll discover in this episode, with Tom Ziglar (Son of Zig Ziglar & CEO of Ziglar) what it takes to stick with it when the going gets tough.
Today, we learn from John G. Miller, author of QBQ! The Question Behind the Question. We learn about personal accountability, how to take charge of our lives, and better questions to ask when we're tempted to blame others for our circumstances.
On this episode of the ProGuide, we hang out with Barb Chang, the product manager with Intuit. We talk about Mint.com. What it is, where it originated, and what plans they have for the product’s future.
On this episode, we chat with 8BIT, Tentblogger.com, and Action & Influence (co)founder, John Saddington. Along with being a husband, father, and friend….John’s become one of my mentors and one of the main reasons for starting this entire site. In this talk, John continues to expand the limits of entrepreneurship. We share about building your personal brand, why it’s so important, and some things he’s learned along the way.
Today we interview a man who believe giving away valuable content for free is a means to business success: Eddy Hood, author of The 8 Week Startup, just released in October, has given away his entire audio book as a 40 Day workshop on iTunes. It’s no wonder that it’s shot to the top of the business charts. We interview Eddy about his strategy, thoughts about the 8 Week startup, and plans for the future.
Today we hang out with Benj Miller, founder of the Eyespeak branding house. Benj shares his thoughts on how creativity works, and helps dispel the Smith that there's no science to the art of creative identity and branding.
On this episode of the ProGuide, we hang with Chris LoCurto, host of the insanely successful EntreLeadership podcast and conferences. He breaks down what it’s like to interview today’s top business leaders, what the biggest small business issues are, and where he believes the EntreLeadership brand is headed in the coming months & years. Tons of good stuff here!
Best-selling author and speaker David Allen shares some some insights with us regarding GTD‘s inception, present reach, and future possibilities. It was a great interview, where we got to ask David, “Do you ever procrastinate?”
On this episode of the “The ProGuide“, we talk with Chris Brogan, president of Human Business Works, about maintaining focus in a cluttered world, as well as the role of trust in the online community.
With almost 120K Youtube Subscriptions, Bryan Simon‘s shown it is possible to make a living doing what you love. In his case? Playing video games. Bryan’s story is even more incredible, because he continuously stretches his creativity to come up with new content. He’s a father, husband, and although he publiclly touts Halo & MW, he holds a special place in his heart for Q*Bert (Don’t let him tell you any differently.)
On this episode of the “The ProGuide“, we hang with Michael J Nelson of RiffTrax and Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame. We talk about the business of riffing horrible films, what makes a good movie, and what the team is up to now.
Jake is one of those rare individuals that began creating for creativity's sake. His story begins with him joining an online forum where people were submitting artwork, and he began creating TShirts out of the custom pieces. Thus, the foundation for Threadless Tees was born!
On this episode, former chief product evangelist of Apple, Guy Kawasaki, chats with us and shares how he makes key life decisions. We also learn about his newest book recently released called “Enchantment.”