The Ed O'Keefe Show: Recent Episodes
Ed O'Keefe
Join serial entrepreneur, marketer, and author Ed O'Keefe as he talks with today's most influential business leaders. Ed isn't just your normal businessman. He's a health and wellness enthusiast, he's trained in NLP and he knows the struggles every business owner faces in attempting to have a balanced life. He's the Father of 7 children and owns several successful companies. Join Ed and his guests as they share strategies and experiences that can help you grow your business!
Jack Carr is an author and a former Navy SEAL Sniper who led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, and Task Unit Commander. Over his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare, Jack transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper to a Special Operations Task Unit Commander in the most Iranian-influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of U.S. Forces.
In this episode… Writing is more effective than military power or violence. At least, according to former Navy SEAL sniper, Jack Carr.
Applying the experience and emotions from real-world combat to the pages of his novels, Jack Carr brings unprecedented levels of authenticity to the political thriller genre. He takes readers on behind-the-scenes journeys into the mind of a modern-day special operations soldier, dispensing an ancient form of justice in today’s modern geopolitical landscape.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe sits down with Jack Carr, an author and a former Navy SEAL Sniper, to discuss his journey as an author of a thriller series and the making of the Amazon Prime Hit mini-series. Jack explains the inspiration behind his writing, how writing correlates with running a business, and the mini-series that’s coming out on July 1st.
Joel Runyon is the Owner of Impossible, a company dedicated to helping people push their limits and accomplish the impossible. Joel is an athlete and an entrepreneur, becoming the youngest person in the world to run seven ultra-marathons on seven continents in 2017. Along the way, Joel raised $192,000 for Pencils of Promise and built seven schools. Currently, he’s also the Owner of Ultimate Paleo Guide and Ultimate Meal Plans.
In this episode… What is your personal and professional life like? Do you stay within a box and avoid trying new things? Would you rather push your limits and achieve the impossible in your life and in your business?
The Owner of Impossible, Joel Runyon, says that you can do and achieve more than you think. Most people say they want to do something hard — something they've never done before — but give up after the first obstacle. To push past this, Joel created an ”impossible list” that included things like running an ultra-marathon and owning a business. And guess what: he’s achieved both.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe sits down with Joel Runyon, the Owner of Impossible, to discuss his journey to achieving the impossible. Joel explains how he was able to run an ultra-marathon, tips he’s learned from being an athlete that have helped him start and run his company, how to push your limits, and more.
Craig Ballantyne is a serial entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and the Author of The Perfect Day Formula. Over the past 20 years, Craig has built five 7-figure companies and has helped grow businesses that generated over $5,500,000 a year in revenue. He’s also written the books The Perfect Week Formula and The Wall Street Journal Best-Seller, Unstoppable. Craig helps entrepreneurs get the clarity, discipline, and strategies they need to increase their impact, income, and influence while working a lot less.
In this episode... How do you create a 7-figure business without becoming a workaholic, burning out, or missing the most important moments in your family’s life? Craig Ballantyne has done it.
Craig has built 5 7-figure businesses that work for him (and not the other way around) by being disciplined and having a calendar to help set his priorities. But, what he says is absolutely key to success is learning how to match the intensity of their task with that of their brainpower. Since experiencing so much entrepreneurial success, he now shares his journey and insights to inspire and empower other entrepreneurs.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe sits down with Craig Ballantyne, a serial entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and Author of The Perfect Week Formula, to discuss the ways you can build your business around your life, not your life around your business. Craig talks about his book, The Perfect Week Formula, the importance of delegating your tasks, and why you need a great network.
Kent Clothier is the President and CEO of Real Estate Worldwide, a multi-faceted real estate investment education company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, San Diego, California, and Boca Raton, Florida. Kent also owns and operates three multimillion-dollar a year internet-marketed brands: Find Motivated Sellers Now, Find Cash Buyers Now, and Find Private Lenders Now.
As one of the country’s most highly sought-after speakers, Kent specializes in helping “normal” people unlock their true potential in business and personal development. When Kent is not spending time with his wife and children at their beach home in La Jolla, California, you can often find him following his other life’s passion of speaking at national real estate, entrepreneurial, and personal development events and trainings.
In this episode… Have you faced failure as an entrepreneur and felt like you’ve lost everything? Would you like to learn tips on how to recover from someone that has gone through the same?
Serial entrepreneur Kent Clothier shares his inspiring story of how he lost everything, recovered, and is now a successful entrepreneur and dedicated husband and father. As he says, to get back on your feet, you need to stop focusing on the obstacles and instead focus on the opportunities. You also need to start making hard decisions and take action on them if you want to succeed.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe sits down with Kent Clothier, the President and CEO of Real Estate Worldwide, to discuss his journey to entrepreneurial success after he had lost everything. Kent explains the lessons he learned that helped him get back on his feet, the importance of surrounding yourself with successful people and investing in self-development courses, and how making hard decisions and taking massive actions will help you achieve your goals.
Dominick Cruz is one of the top professional fighters in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). During his two-time World Bantamweight Championship reign from 2010 to 2016, he defended the title six times in the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since his success as a professional fighter, Dominick has developed into an award-winning, influential commentator for MMA.
In this episode… As an MMA fighter, Dominick Cruz has achieved incredible wins and undergone devastating injuries. After three years of pushing himself through consecutive injuries — including three ACL reconstructive surgeries — Dominick learned the power of surrendering.
Surrendering often has negative connotations associated with it, like giving up and letting go. However, Dominick reminds us that surrendering is about acceptance, healing, and receiving the next step. The act of surrendering can help you move through difficult life experiences, transform your outlook on life, and strengthen your self-identity.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe talks with Dominick Cruz, MMA fighter, UFC champion, and commentator, about what life is like as an athlete and how he finds light in tough times. Dominick discusses how his injuries transformed his viewpoint, the influential people in his life, and how he balances his roles as a commentator, analyst, and professional fighter.
Travis Sago is the CEO of Big Mojo Promotions, a contingency-based marketing agency. With his company, Travis completely funds the lead generation, sales team, copywriting, and management before delivering his clients a 5 to 6-figure windfall within just a few weeks. Travis has years of experience as a growth and profit strategist and specializes in selling $2,000 to $50,000 programs through email, direct mail, and Facebook Groups.
In this episode… The success of a business is largely dependent on sales, but what’s the best model to use?
Every successful business owner knows there are 1,001 things they could do to be super successful, but they only have time for about three. But, then comes the tricky part: if you focus too much on the day-to-day, you could be undervaluing some assets that would actually be the key to your success. What’s essential for making sure your time is spent effectively is the sales model you choose.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe sits down with Travis Sago, the CEO of Big Mojo Promotions, to discuss how to identify undervalued assets and simple ways to build wealth. Travis explains the simplest sales model people should use, undervalued assets or “trash-can assets” in a business and how to create value off of them, and strategies for cold outreach and getting the response you want.
Ed O’Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, investor, consultant, coach, mentor, and a father of seven. He is currently the Co-founder and Partner at Consulting For Equity, which teaches Roland Frasier’s methods for improving compensation for consultants. With the Consulting For Equity process, you can get paid two to five times higher, add recurring revenue, and have your dream clients give you equity.
In addition to this, Ed is the Author of Time Collapsing! The New Art of Speed, Money, Power & Meaning and the Host of The Ed O’Keefe Show.
In this episode… Are you struggling with balancing your personal and professional life? Would you like to learn proven tips from an entrepreneur and father of seven to become more successful?
Ed O’Keefe says parents need to understand that their kids also need some of their time, whether they’re working or not. To set your child — and your business — up for success, there are certain techniques that you need to employ to maximize their chances of reaching their full potential. So, what are these strategies?
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe shares his journey of balancing both his personal and professional life to help other parents out there wanting to be entrepreneurs. Ed talks about personal branding and ways to make money off of it, the importance of surrounding yourself with like-minded people that want to grow, and his advice to parents that want to be entrepreneurs.
Ed O’Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, investor, consultant, coach, mentor, and a father of seven. He is currently the Co-founder and Partner at Consulting For Equity, which teaches Roland Frasier’s methods for improving compensation for consultants. With the Consulting For Equity process, you can get paid two to five times higher, add recurring revenue, and have your dream clients give you equity.
In addition to this, Ed is the Author of Time Collapsing! The New Art of Speed, Money, Power & Meaning and the Host of The Ed O’Keefe Show.
In this episode… How is your life going? What about your business? Are you struggling to balance the two of them and get the most out of each?
Life should be simple and you should live to enjoy it. Businesswise, you should always focus on satisfying the desires of your customers if you want to drive more sales. But, it’s also important not to forget that you have a family that needs you. And that’s why Ed O’Keefe is sharing the tips he uses to balance his personal and professional life.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe talks about business, family, and life. He explains how he is helping businesses grow through buying and selling leads, the lessons he’s learned from raising seven kids, and the importance of focusing on delivering value as a brand.
Dr. Bruce Patterson is the Founder and CEO of IncellDx, a molecular diagnostics company dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare one cell at a time. Dr. Patterson is also the Managing Director at COVID Long Haulers, a chronic COVID treatment center. He has a demonstrated history of working in the biotechnology industry and is skilled in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), vaccines, virology, and more. Dr. Patterson has a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine and has authored over 150 manuscripts and book chapters.
In this episode… Is your relative or someone you know suffering from long haul COVID? How can you help them with their journey to recovery?
Over the past few years, the pandemic has disrupted — and continues to disrupt — many lives. People have lost their loved ones and their jobs, and many have spent a lot of money trying to treat the infection. There’s been endless information about it, most of which is not accurate. People need to know that there are different types of COVID, different symptoms, and different ways each can be treated — which is the mission behind Dr. Bruce Patterson’s treatment center.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe sits down with Dr. Bruce Patterson, the Founder and CEO of IncellDx and the Managing Director at COVID Long Haulers, to discuss the effects of long haul COVID and ways to treat it. Dr. Patterson explains the different types of COVID, the symptoms people infected with long COVID may experience, and how to treat it using the right information from the right sources.
Michael Bernoff is the President and Founder of the Human Communications Institute, a leader in the personal and professional development industry. Michael works directly with individuals and corporate executives who want to transform their corporate culture in an ever-changing marketplace. He is dedicated to positively impacting the world by empowering every individual.
Michael is both a teacher and a lifelong student of self-development and personal transformation. During his own journey of self-discovery, Michael studied and modeled the philosophies, strategies, and techniques of effective leaders recognized worldwide. By combining a variety of these proven disciplines and his own strategies, Michael has created programs that have enabled both him and his clients to overcome limiting beliefs and achieve a life beyond limits.
In this episode… Are you a high-achiever feeling like you are not where you’re supposed to be? Would you like to learn the secret to achieving anything in this world?
Michael Bernoff works with leaders that care about their lives, families, and businesses — people who are open-minded and believe they could do better. Michael has key strategies to help his clients communicate with others in a way that can influence them to get what they want. As he says, people need to stop creating barriers for themselves by dwelling on their pasts and instead focus on moving forward. Stop fighting big companies; learn their ways instead and you’ll achieve everything you ever wanted.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe sits down with Michael Bernoff, the President and Founder of the Human Communications Institute, to discuss his self-development and personal transformation tips to help you get where you want to be. Michael explains why communication is the starting point to achieving your goals, how to program your mindset for success, and the importance of teaching personal development to kids at a young age.
Nick Norris is a Navy SEAL veteran dedicated to transforming the mental, physical, and spiritual wellness of active Navy SEALs, vets, and anyone who wants to become a better version of themselves. Nick is also the Co-founder and CEO of Protekt Products, a wellness company that focuses on improving sleep, hydration, and overall wellbeing, and a Board Member of Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a nonprofit committed to ending the veteran suicide epidemic.
In this episode… Being a Navy SEAL requires high-stress management, taking part in combat, and great leadership abilities. There is so much to learn from veterans’ experiences and lessons learned — and so much to do to combat post-service challenges like addiction and PTSD.
Nick Norris' desire to challenge himself physically inspired him to join the military. His wrestling background gave him the foundation to become a Navy SEAL, and the lessons he learned from his combat experience have been invaluable in his life and career. Now, Nick is on a mission to help other veterans and active SEALs improve their wellness so they can share their wisdom with the world.
In this episode of The Ed O'Keefe Show, Ed O'Keefe sits down with Nick Norris, a Navy SEAL veteran and the Co-founder and CEO of Protekt Products, to talk about his combat experience and the importance of humility in leadership. They also talk about the lessons Nick learned as a young Navy SEAL leader, his advice for handling highly stressful situations, and how he supports his fellow veterans. Stay tuned.
Roland Frasier is the Co-founder and/or Principal of five different businesses that have been featured on Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies list. He is a business consultant and serial entrepreneur who built or sold 24 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion.
Currently, Roland is the CEO of All Channels Media and War Room Mastermind, the Co-founder of Scalable, and the Principal of DigitalMarketer.com, among others. Roland has a passion for business and is always looking for businesses to invest in, acquire, re-position, and sell. His recent strategic partnerships and clients include Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Etihad Airlines, HarperCollins Publishers, FedEx, and Uber.
In this episode… Are you a current or aspiring consultant looking to get compensated and add recurring revenue? What if there was more than one way to achieve these goals?
According to Roland Frasier, there are a lot of misconceptions about consulting. For one: when done correctly, it should be totally different from brokering. And, the best way to get paid as a consultant is not always with cash. So, how can you help people grow their businesses and make more money — while also improving your compensation at the same time? Roland says the answer lies in the consulting for equity model.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe chats with Roland Frasier, a successful serial entrepreneur and business mentor. They talk about Roland’s favorite wealth accumulation model: consulting for equity. They also discuss the five levels of compensation for consultants, how to get clients to retain you, and the key to working with your dream clients. Stay tuned to learn this and more.
Ed O’Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, investor, consultant, coach, mentor, and father of seven. He is currently the Co-founder and Partner at Consulting For Equity, which teaches Roland Frasier’s methods for improving compensation for consultants. With the Consulting For Equity process, you can get paid two to five times higher, add recurring revenue, and have your dream clients give you equity.
In addition to this, Ed is the Author of Time Collapsing! The New Art of Speed, Money, Power & Meaning and the Host of The Ed O’Keefe Show.
In this episode… Are you wondering how you can leverage other people’s assets and get paid in the process? Do you want to learn more about the Consulting For Equity model?
Ed O’Keefe has the tools, tactics, and actionable strategies to help you grow financially. As he says, leveraging other people’s time, money, assets, and intellectual capital are the best ways to build your business — but the question is: do you know how to do this?
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe talks about how you can grow your business by leveraging other people’s assets. He shares the three ways you can get leverage, breaks down the Consulting For Equity process, and explains how you can attract your ideal clients. Tune in to learn this and much more.
Ed O’Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, investor, consultant, coach, mentor, and a father of seven. He is currently the Co-founder and Partner at Consulting For Equity, which teaches Roland Frasier’s methods for improving compensation for consultants. With the Consulting For Equity process, you can get paid two to five times higher, add recurring revenue, and have your dream clients give you equity.
In addition to this, Ed is the Author of Time Collapsing! The New Art of Speed, Money, Power & Meaning and the Host of The Ed O’Keefe Show.
In this episode… Do you know what it means to be a wealthy person? There are several elements that dictate how wealthy someone is — and money may not be the most important one.
Ed O’Keefe says that true wealth comes from being happy and doing the things that you love. He also says that there are other determinants to being wealthy that are often overlooked, such as community and health. If you want to create a wealthier life, tune in to discover the factors you should really be focusing on.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe talks about the meaning of true wealth. He shares the importance of talking about wealth with your children, what dictates true value, and the top five regrets of the dying. Stay tuned to learn how you can start cultivating more wealth today.
Ed O’Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, investor, consultant, coach, mentor, and a father of seven. He is currently the Co-founder and Partner at Consulting For Equity, which teaches Roland Frasier’s methods for improving compensation for consultants. With the Consulting For Equity process, you can get paid two to five times higher, add recurring revenue, and have your dream clients give you equity.
In addition to this, Ed is the Author of Time Collapsing! The New Art of Speed, Money, Power & Meaning and the Host of The Ed O’Keefe Show.
In this episode… Has the pandemic impacted you or your business in a negative way? If so, where can you get tips on how to recover from people who have overcome similar challenges?
Ed O’Keefe has experienced the negative impacts of the pandemic both professionally and personally. He says that it is possible to get back to the position you were in before the pandemic hit — and achieve even more in your life and business. So what is the key to success? According to Ed, you have to take every challenge you go through as a valuable lesson.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe, the Co-founder and Partner at Consulting For Equity, talks about how you can overcome any challenge in 2022. He talks about the impacts of the pandemic on his personal and professional life, what to consider when starting a business, and the laws and principles of growing successfully. Tune in to learn how you can get results fast.
Ed O’Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, investor, consultant, coach, mentor, and father of seven. He is currently the Co-founder and Partner at Consulting For Equity, which teaches Roland Frasier’s methods for improving compensation for consultants. With the Consulting For Equity process, you can get paid two to five times higher, add recurring revenue, and have your dream clients give you equity.
In addition to this, Ed is the Author of Time Collapsing! The New Art of Speed, Money, Power & Meaning and the Host of The Ed O’Keefe Show.
In this episode… Do you have the credibility and authority that can help you make sales effortlessly? Or, are you still struggling to feel like an expert in your market? What if there were ways to help you solve this problem and achieve success?
As Ed O’Keefe says, it is possible to shortcut credibility and authority. To accomplish this, consultants should pursue a market or marketing channel they’re passionate about — and focus on solving a real problem for their ideal clients. According to Ed, this is the key to effortless sales.
In this episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show, Ed O’Keefe talks about the credibility and authority traps that consultants face and the different ways that you can shortcut or borrow credibility and authority. He also talks about the impact of deliverability, the three-part formula that can make any product sell, and how to position yourself as an expert in your market. Tune in to learn this and much more.
Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition.
Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
In this episode… What limits your ability to grow and find success in your entrepreneurial endeavors? According to serial entrepreneur Ed O’Keefe, the problem most often comes from within.
Whether it is because of over-confidence, over-eagerness, or some other misconception, many entrepreneurs will experience what Ed calls an undertow during their journey to success. That’s why, in Chapter 5 of his book, Time Collapsing, Ed O’Keefe explains how to break the mold of misconceptions and start reaching your highest potential.
Dive into this week's episode as Ed O'Keefe, CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, breaks down common entrepreneurial undertows and the questions you can ask to avoid them. Ed touches on reverse engineering your future, the Law of Attraction, and finding your superpower. Stay tuned.
Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition.
Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
In this episode… Mark Twain once said, “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” But is waiting for your purpose stopping you from going out and actually achieving success?
In Chapter 5 of his book, Time Collapsing, Ed O’Keefe argues that the road to success relies more on chasing opportunities than discovering your purpose. Start building momentum now, and you just might find your purpose on the way.
Join us for this week’s episode as Ed O'Keefe, CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, breaks down the reality behind the road to success. Ed discusses the misconceptions about finding your purpose and following your passion, and why building momentum along your journey is the most valuable thing you can do. Stay tuned.
Ed O'Keefe, a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven, is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research-based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world's only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice no flavor or nutrition.
Ed O'Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
In this episode… Wouldn't it be great if you met all your goals within a year? Sound impossible? Then you haven’t asked yourself “the freedom question.”
Coined by Ed O'Keefe, author of Time Collapsing, “the freedom question” is a way of seeing past initial obstacles in order to find solutions and achieve success. In Chapter 4 of Time Collapsing, Ed details three easy exercises that will help you utilize “the freedom question” and start performing at previously unreachable levels.
Grab your coffee or sit down with a glass of wine as best-selling author and serial entrepreneur Ed O’Keefe reveals the rewarding value of “the freedom question.” Stay tuned as Ed gives real-life examples of how “the freedom question” propels innovation and success, and how you can start using it to reach your goals today.
Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition.
Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
In this episode… Do you want to be a high performer? Then it’s time to lose the friction that is holding you back.
Far too often, the tools we have accumulated to help us on our journey toward a successful life end up becoming the stumbling blocks in our path. In the third chapter of Ed O’Keefe’s book, Time Collapsing, he discusses these common points of friction and how to overcome them in order to perform at a higher level. His advice? Learn how to more effectively do less.
In this episode, best-selling author and serial entrepreneur Ed O'Keefe shares his advice on how to lose the friction that is stopping you from reaching your highest potential. Get comfortable and listen in as Ed discusses the importance of pursuing relationships that sharpen and serve you, the problem with waiting for societal permission, and the life skill that is essential to your success: mental toughness.
Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition.
Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
In this episode… Many of us fall into a variety of different traps throughout our lives: the cycle of societal obligation and guilt, the limitations of equating time with money, and, most commonly, the misconception that in order to be successful, we must first pay our dues.
According to Ed O'Keefe, best-selling author and serial entrepreneur, these traps are detrimental to success. In Chapter 2 of his book, Time Collapsing, Ed provides exercises and examples to help you break free from the traps that may be standing in your way and start living like a “time collapser.”
In this episode, Ed O'Keefe, CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, discusses the common traps that hinder us from living our happiest and most successful lives. Ed explains how societal pressures can misguide us on our path to success, why a flexible mindset is better than perfectionist one, and the reason “time collapsers” don’t wait for permission to get started. Stay tuned.
Chriss Smith Jr. is a life coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and retired Navy SEAL with over 12 years of experience in the SEAL Teams and other Special Operations units. He is the Founder and Co-owner of Trident Athletics, one of the largest CrossFit gyms in the nation. Chriss has worked with countless professionals, first responders, industrial athletes, and military forces to build both physical and mental toughness in their jobs and everyday lives.
In this episode… You're on the last leg of a marathon, and the fatigue starts to set in. Thoughts of quitting begin to race through your mind, but you don’t want to let your team down. Do you grit your teeth and walk to the finish line, or do you give in and say better luck next time?
Chriss Smith Jr. has been faced with the decision to give up or forge ahead many times in his career as a Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, and CrossFit trainer. However, he learned the value of mental toughness at the start of his SEAL training, and since then he has applied this mindset to every challenge that has come his way. Now, Chriss passes this mental resilience on to his clients in order to help them achieve peak physical and mental prowess.
In this week's episode of the Wake Up Minute Podcast, host Ed O'Keefe interviews Chriss Smith Jr., Founder and Co-owner of Trident Athletics, about the importance of training and support when developing your mind and body. Chriss discusses the lessons he learned as a Navy SEAL, the importance of mental toughness when faced with a challenge, and his thoughts on race, privilege, and real change. Stay tuned.
Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition.
Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
In this episode… Do you want to be successful? Then start breaking the rules.
While this may sound counterintuitive, author and entrepreneur Ed O’Keefe reveals that it is actually the best way to come out on top. In the first chapter of his book, Time Collapsing, Ed tells the stories of how several successful leaders have broken through their limitations in order to turn their passion into entrepreneurial growth.
Get your coffee ready and tune in to this week's episode as Ed O’Keefe, CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, discusses how you can find success using the “time collapsing” pattern. Ed provides examples of successful entrepreneurs and creators who solved problems for their customers, took their passion to the world, and hustled their way to the top. Stay tuned.
Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition.
Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
In this episode… What stops you from achieving your goals -- what are the points of friction that are holding you back? Are your core values misaligned? Are you still struggling to find the purpose of your business? Or do you just have too much on your plate?
According to Ed O’Keefe, the CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, the first step to reclaiming your power over your business is losing your friction.
In this week's episode, serial entrepreneur Ed O'Keefe reveals the secret to performing at a high level: less, not more. Ed talks about why you should eliminate the friction that is holding you back by taking full responsibility and realigning your core values. Stay tuned.
Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training, a powerful self-defense program that teaches its students how to stop any attacker dead in their tracks. Tim is a former military intelligence officer with over 25 years of experience training Special Operations personnel for close combat. He has worked with over 10,000 clients, from military officials to everyday civilians, and is also the author of the book When Violence is the Answer.
In this episode… Are you prepared for unprovoked, unavoidable violence that could lead to your demise? While most of us see violence as something that can be easily avoided in social situations, Tim Larkin wants you to be ready for any violent circumstance. He created his training program to teach people how to react to asocial violence, so that they can come out the other side smarter and more durable than ever.
In this episode of Wake Up Minute Podcast, host Ed O'Keefe talks with Tim Larkin, former military intelligence officer and founder of Target Focus Training, about developing the right mindset for responding to violence. Tim dives into his background with self defense and combat, why he believes in slow, deliberate training, and how to prepare your children for threatening situations. Stay tuned.
Lewis Howes is a former pro athlete, bestselling author, and one of the Top 100 Podcasters in the world. With his podcast, School of Greatness, Lewis interviews the most influential business minds, athletes, and celebrities about what makes great people great. In 2016, he turned this experience into a New York Times bestseller, The School of Greatness, in which he shares his essential tips and tools for reaching your full potential. Lewis also teaches small businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs how to make a full-time living doing what they love most.
In this episode… What can you learn from failure? How do you overcome your negative mindset after a significant setback? How can you use your adversity to achieve your greatest potential?
According to Lewis Howes, the secret to success is gratitude, guidance, and hard work. After powering through his own setbacks, Lewis now helps other people step into their greatness and turn their passion into their full-time job.
In this week's episode of the Wake Up Minute podcast, host Ed O'Keefe sits down with Lewis Howes, former pro athlete, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the School of Greatness podcast. Lewis talks about the injury that ended his sports career, and how he used this adversity to build his business and achieve success. Stay tuned.
Craig Ballantyne is a business coach, a personal trainer, a writer for Men's Health Magazine, author of the book Perfect Day Formula, and the co-owner of EarlyToRise.com, an online publication that provides advice and inspiration to help people make the most out of their day. Craig has used his experience as a fitness coach to help business leaders and top talent to double their income and establish a disciplined lifestyle. He is also the creator of Turbulence Training, a scientifically-proven workout system that helps busy men and women lose weight and build muscle for just 90 minutes a week. Craig has spent more than 20 years working with young athletes to reach their full potential and change their mindset.
In this episode… How important is it to have a daily routine? Well, it means a lot especially if you’re looking to get ahead and want to establish a better remigen in your life that will not only boost your productivity but will also increase your success. And according to business and personal coach Craig Ballantyne, a healthy routine starts at the same time every day. Consistency and commitment are key components of an efficient and productive day and keeping these in mind as you go about your routine will help you become a better leader inside and outside of the boardroom.
Join Ed O'Keefe on this week’s episode of the Wake Up Minute podcast as he interviews Craig Ballantyne, author of The Perfect Day Formula, where he talks about the benefits of having self-discipline and focusing your energies on your top 5% in order to not only become more productive but more importantly, to become successful. He also shares how to best delegate tasks to your team, the importance of mentors, and why it’s a good idea to add value to the life of those around you. Stay tuned.
Chris Voss is the Principal and Founder of the Black Swan Group, a company that solves business communication problems using hostage negotiation strategies. Chris uses his experience as an international hostage negotiator to train business leaders in Fortune 500 companies on how to negotiate in the boardroom and get the results they want. He has taught his methods in various business schools including, Harvard School of Business, MIT, Georgetown, USC, Northwestern University, and many more. He is the author of Never Split The Difference: Negotiating Like Your Life Depended On It, where he imparts his wisdom of how to use negotiation tactics in sales, with your family, or even with your local baker.
In this episode… The ability to negotiate in business is a crucial factor in whether or not you can get the results you want out of a deal. If you are unable to convince your client of their need for your services, then you have essentially lost a moment to deepen your relationship with them and comprehend their genuine need. Chris Voss, author, international hostage negotiator, and Founder of The Black Swan Group, has taken the world by storm with his tactics for negotiating in the boardroom and at home.
What is the importance of emotional intelligence in negotiation? How can underestimation be your secret tool in closing a deal? How do you determine which 90-second golden nugget can help you cinch the deal in your favor?
Get the answers to those questions and more in this week's episode of Wake Up Minute, Ed O'Keefe talks with author and international hostage negotiator, Chris Voss, about business negotiation strategies that will work seamlessly within the four walls of a boardroom and outside of it. Also, watch out for Ed’s announcement on how to get a free copy of Ed O’Keefe’s book, Time Collapsing: The New Art of Speed, Money, Power, and Meaning, and how to get 50% OFF on his anti-inflammatory pack. Stay tuned.
Colin O'Brady is an author, triathlon athlete, speaker, and an adventurer who is a four-time world record speed holder after conquering some of the largest and most terraneous mountains known to man. In 2008, Colin suffered a terrible accident resulting in 25% of his body suffering severe burns but instead of simply giving up, he decided to change his life to defy the odds. For the last 11 years, he has continued to hone his craft and explore new challenges while encouraging others to reach new heights.
In this episode… What lies at the summit of the human condition? How can we push beyond our physical, mental, and emotional limitations to achieve our goals? Colin O'Brady takes on the world's largest mountains each year to challenge his mental and physical capabilities. And as he climbs each summit, he hopes to inspire people to push beyond their own limits and reach new heights.
Join Ed O'Keefe in this week's episode of Wake Up Minute as he talks with Colin O'Brady, a four-time world record speed holder, about his incredible journey from burn victim to breaking his first world record. Listen to these near-impossible feats as one man continues to push the limits to the highest summits the world has to offer. Stay tuned.
Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL, motivational speaker, a successful business owner, and author of several books. He is the founder of SEALFIT, NavySEALS.com, and Unbeatable Mind, where he helps athletes and both past and future Navy SEALS attain the body and mindset they need to change their lives. He dedicates his time to assisting others to awaken to their true-self and achieve their goals in life.
In this episode… Your mind is a powerful tool that allows you to rise to the mountaintop or sink to the valleys. By training your mind to recognize the changes in the environment and to act upon it, you can change your life. Mark Divine of Unbeatable Mind seeks to help you unlock your mind and reach your full potential with his integrated mental, emotional, and physical approach.
Join Ed O'Keefe in another episode that features an inspirational and motivational entrepreneur and speaker who helps change and improve lives. Find out how Mark Divine, a phenomenal motivational speaker, and retired Navy SEAL, is able to harness the power of the mind and use it to control the outcomes of your life. Tune in to uncover the ways that Mark can lead you through self discovery and self mastery through his own personal journey and the essential lessons that he learned along the way.
Ed Clay is the CEO of the CHIPSA Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico. He owns and manages the hospital together with his partners, Scott Nelson and Deddrick Perry. He is also currently the President of the UCC (United Cancer Centers), where he aims to help end-stage cancer patients get access to a combination of alternative and conventional treatments.
Ed is also a former professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter who ranked 9th in the world.with the highest rank of 9th in the world.
In this episode… Have you ever wanted to change the way you do business? It’s every entrepreneur’s goal to see their numbers go up and have a widespread reach. And while it’s not impossible, it relies heavily on your marketing strategy and your metric system which helps you track your margins and numbers to help you optimize what you have. Now, what if you can listen to various marketing experts in diverse fields talk about what works and what doesn’t work?
Ed O'Keefe, founder of Wake Up Foods and motivational speaker, bought together a panel of diverse individuals from different industries to talk about how they used their marketing to connect with their customers and grow their business. Each panelist shares their story of success, the struggles that came with it, and their insightful lessons that any entrepreneur needs to hear to keep them motivated and inspired.
In this week’s episode of Wake Up Minute, Ed O'Keefe has invited a panel of outstanding individuals to talk about how they launched, marketed, and grew their business. Listen to the likes of Ed Clay of CHIPSA Hospital, Vinnie Fisher of Fully Accountable, Rome Za of Dream Alliance, and Katie and Bryan Harney of Southside Knockout as they share how they leveraged marketing to their advantage and their top tips for getting your business off the ground and running towards success. Stay tuned.
Jesse Itzler is an avid seeker of enlightenment and thinking outside of the box. As an entrepreneur, he has been a part of the creation and development of numerous companies such as Zico, Marquis Jet, and Alphabet City. He is the author of Living with a SEAL and Living with The Monks, two exceptional books on development and spiritual acceptance and growth. His tenacious energy growth and adventure continues to inspire those around him to surpass their mental and physical limits.
In this episode… Silence is golden; often, it is also healing. Taking the time to quiet our minds and our surroundings can open us not only to other aspects of ourselves, but to the realities that we often overlook because of our hectic schedules. Jesse Itzler, founder of The 100 Mile Group, spent 15 days with monks without his family and without the common distractions of the modern times and it granted him an incredible experience. He was able to step back and reevaluate the things and people who were important to him.
Join Ed O'Keefe in this episode of Wake Up Minute as he talks with his friend and mentor, Jesse Itzler, about his time with the monks and how it helped him see his life and everything in it in a different perspective. In this insightful episode, they will be talking about the importance of taking the time for peace and quiet, reevaluating the things that you are spending your time and energy on,the definition of purpose, and the true value of community, happiness, and opportunities. Stay tuned.
Jesse Itzler is the author of Living with The Monks, a book that captures the essence of the 15 days he spent with monks and the lessons he learned during his time at the monastery. Jesse is also an entrepreneur, a musician, an athlete, a husband, and a father to four beautiful children. For the last two decades, he has helped develop numerous companies such as The 100 Mile Group, Marquis Jet, Alphabet City, and Zico, while creating events to help others test and push their physical and mental capacity.
In this episode… Time is one of the few things we can't buy. Once yesterday is gone, we have to move on to today, whether we want or not. There is beauty to be found in your life when you are in control of your time, and there is treasure to be found in people who are willing to struggle and grow with you. The amount of trust and encouragement that is built within your community enables every member to grow and flourish, and for Jesse Itzler, the author of Living with the Monks, taking some time out of your life to reevaluate the things and people you have in your life is not just important -- it can be life changing.
Join Ed O'Keefe in this episode of Wake Up Minute as he talks with his friend and mentor, Jesse Itzler, as they talk about the importance of time management and creating an environment built on giving and community. Find out what Jesse’s principles are and how he aims to inspire others to pursue their goals. Stay Tuned
Jesse Itzler is an entrepreneur, an author of several books, a musician, an athlete, and owner of the Atlanta Hawks. Jesse has lived outside the box of nonconformity for the past three decades: creating music for the NBA, finding The 100 Mile Group, and contributing his time and effort to charities. He and his wife, Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx, have funded many entrepreneurial start-ups and built a community on health and business.
Jesse was the founder of Marquis Jets which he eventually sold to Warren Buffet. He continues to inspire others with his words and deeds as he continues to challenge himself and challenge others to test their mental and physical limits.
In this episode… What do you do when you get stuck in your routine? Read a new book? Pick up a new hobby? What about living with a Navy SEAL for 30 days? Jesse Itzler, author, athlete, and entrepreneur, decided to invite David Goggins, a retired Navy SEAL, into his home. He says that it was an eye-opener for him and it paved a path for him to not just improve himself but to show others how to do it themselves.
Join Ed O'Keefe as he talks with his friend and mentor, Jesse Itzler, in this episode of Wake Up Minute. They will be discussing the power of determination and breaking routine, the positive influences of having discipline in your life, and how the relationships you build your network with can impact the life you have. It’s an insightful episode that will stir your consciousness so be sure to tune in.
David Goggins is known as the "Toughest Man Alive," amongst other titles of grandeur. He is a retired Navy Seal and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, the U.S. Army Ranger School, and the Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.
David currently spends his time pushing the human limit by joining ultra-marathons, triathlons, and ultra-triathlons. He has over 60 races under his belt as he runs in support of The Special Operations Warrior Foundation. He has inspired countless high school students, athletes, and entrepreneurs to believe in themselves and break past the limits of their own mind.
In this episode… The mind is an incredibly powerful thing, and once we have control over it, we can do amazing things. Every person has their own sets of trials and challenges and having the ability to overcome these and taking control over your life is arguably one of the most sought-after and most rewarding achievements that any person can have. And retired Navy SEAL David Goggins not only transformed his life by overcoming his own mind, but he was also able to help others do the same.
Join Ed O'Keefe in this episode of Wake Up Minute as he talks to David Goggins about how he transformed himself to become who he is today and why he runs in support of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Tune in as they talk about pushing beyond your limits, overcoming challenges and personal roadblocks, the value of internalization and dissociation from negativity, and find out why you are your own biggest enemy and what you can do to change that.
Kara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint, a healthy lifestyle brand that produces the leading unsweetened flavored water and a scented sunscreen spray that's oxybenzone and paraben-free. She was named one of Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business. Kara is also one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, and Forbes has named her one of the 40 Women to Watch Over 20. She has also won the Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 in Northern California adding to her long list of accomplishments.
In this episode… Water makes up roughly 70% of the body yet a lot of people do not actually drink the right amount of water to keep up with their body’s needs. Drinking water alone is a huge gesture of kindness towards our health which is why Kara Goldin is so passionate about changing the way people drink and enjoy their water. Join Ed O'Keefe in this episode of Wake Up Minute as he interviews Kara Goldin about her company, Hint, and its mission in creating better health for everyone. Tune in as they discuss the negative effects of common beverage sweeteners, how she came up with her own sunscreen brand, how she triumphed against the challenges that came with starting a company that a lot of people were skeptical about, and why staying true to your passion and vision is crucial to success..
Ed O'Keefe is the CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of WakeUp Foods, a healthy and delicious allergen-free 100% plant-based product that sacrifices neither flavor nor nutrition. He has built his company, Marine Essentials, on the principle of creating outstanding supplements and health education that transforms people's lives. He has worked with countless experts in their field in order to bring you a product that is good for everyone, from professional athletes to every single member of your family.
Ed is also the host of his own podcast, Wake Up Minute, where he features top experts to inspire people to live their lives on their own terms and in their own ways.
In this episode… Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but less than half the world's population actually makes time to eat breakfast in the morning. Lack of time is one of the reasons, and the lack of great grab-and-go food options is another. For Ed O’Keefe, this is something that needs to be addressed which is why he created Wake Up Foods’ ready-to-eat waffles so that people get to enjoy healthy and nutritious food even with their hectic schedules.
In this episode of Wake Up Minute, Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise25 Media sits down with Ed O'Keefe, founder of WakeUp Foods and the host of the podcast itself, about what inspired Ed to create the brand, how he was able to come up with their main product, and why he’s so passionate about inspiring people to choose the better options for themselves. Stay tuned.
Find out what it takes to build and manage large scale ad campaigns, some traffic secrets and what Ed wants to be said in his eulogy!
There are few people that have mastered traffic like James Van Elswyk. Today, he's sharing practical strategies that he uses to get incredible results for his clients.
Tommie Powers (AKA Tommie Traffic) is sharing what is working for him right now in YouTube marketing. From retargeting to getting the lowest cost per lead, Tommie shares his best tips!
Whether you sell supplements, superfood, protein powders, ebooks, physical products or coaching - you will benefit from this show.
- Even if you can't compete with the ad spend of a big company, Ed shows you how it can still be worth it to run Facebook ads.
Josh Elizetxe has dominated the health and beauty market and built a digital agency where content is king!
Business and life both come with ups and downs that we can't always anticipate. Each challenge is preparing you for your next big thing, so don't be discouraged by setbacks. They are there for a reason!
There are many ways to take your performance to the next level. It could be a practice of challenging yourself physically or even purging toxicity from your big 5.
Brands are doubling down on content right now, but it's not just any content. Highly consumable stories will be the trend!
Knowing what the data from your FB ad spend means will help you determine what to spend and where to spend it. Listen in as PupSocks shares their strategy to run successful FB ad campaigns that netted as much as $500,000 in a single day!
In this episode, you'll hear the secrets from some of the best marketers today as they shared at Traffic Mastery Live! Don't miss out on all of these resources:
- There are white hat ways to get to the top of the SEO rankings in just a couple of days. Listen to find out how!
There are lots of different ways to monetize a podcast, so today Ed shares his model for podcasting and how it has changed over the past year.
- You can monetize any audience, but podcasting can accomplish more for your business than just monetization.
Whether you are selling health supplements or online courses, chances are, your sales funnel is leaving money on the table. In today's episode, I'm sharing a simple tactic you can implement immediately and see your profits soar!
- Bonuses are a great upsell offering and by having disappearing bonuses, you can actually move customers to action.
It's important to know when to grow and scale your business. Today, Ed shares a conversation he had with a business owner. That conversation centered around the belief that the business owner had that he was spending too much to acquire customers.
After a conversation with Ed, it was determined that spending too much was not his problem. In fact, Ed wishes he was spending more on acquiring customers! Ed we quickly able to steer the business owner to the right questions and metrics to look at for business growth.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to avoid the #1 mistake that online businesses make when trying to grow.
How do you respond when your plans are changed by circumstance? If we are honest, we have to admit that we don’t like relinquishing control of our plans and schedules, but let’s take a look from a new perspective. How many times have those chance interruptions led to something great? You may not like those accidents or bad luck circumstances, but let’s talk about them as being the place of opportunity.
In this episode, we learn:
- My story of a country music bar in Chicago, a missed plane, and a chance meeting that radically changed someone’s music career
- The lesson? Have your awareness OPEN to opportunity
- How entrepreneurship, athletics, and music are similar in that you have to put in the work WAY before the payoff
- Dwayne ”The Rock” Johnson’s story of how NOT making it to the NFL was the best thing that never happened to him
- Know what you can’t control and what you can. You CAN control your mindset, your work ethic, how you treat people, and how you respond to every situation.
- The accidents are there to prepare you for something you aren’t even aware is ready to show up in your life
- You have to have a belief system that your future is going to be brighter than your past
- Focus on somebody else today and go do something productive to make your day better.
Episode Resources:
www.trafficmasterylive.com
How can you be happy raising kids? It’s a question I get asked often, especially since my wife and I are raising a large family. The truth is that you can read all the books by all the experts, but in the end you realize that each child is different, and you have to follow your own path and figure out your own style. Those rules don’t just apply to raising kids, but to achieving overall happiness in life. No one is happy ALL the time, but there are some guidelines to remember and follow to cultivate a happy and fulfilled life. When it comes down to it, don’t we all want more happiness?
In this episode, we learn:
- Happiness is not about accumulating THINGS, but it’s who you get to share your things with that will make you happy
- Three buckets of happiness:
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- Do the things that are physically challenging, because they reward your body AND your mind
- Do the things you love that contribute to others and make them better
- Do the things you are constantly hungry to learn and be challenged by
- The happiest people are those who are proactively pursuing a goal that creates feelings of wealth, abundance, achievement, and joy
- Don’t focus on your weaknesses, but go with what you enjoy and know you’re good at
- Key Happiness Takeaway: Your job in life is to find the thing that “lights you up,” that you do well, and then find ways to tie that into helping more people
- The best news about the three buckets is that YOU get to define them!
Episode Resources:
www.trafficmasterylive.com
Dan Sullivan, Strategic Coach
Unique Ability: Create the Life You Want by Catherine Nomura
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
"If your goals don't scare you, they aren't big enough!" - That's what we are talking about today. When you are trying to achieve a goal, it stretches you to do something that you would not normally do.
This extra pressure on you is called "positive stress" or "positive tension"and it is responsible for your push towards achieving your goals.
Listen as Ed shares his story of climbing mountains in pursuit of a new goal - a scary goal!
Do you wish you had the mental toughness of a Navy SEAL in order to be confident enough to deal with any threat? Would you like to be able to steer any negative situation to a positive outcome? Would you like to be known as a leader among your peers? Mark Divine joins me on today’s show and he is an expert in human performance as it is displayed in mental toughness, leadership and physical readiness
After a 15-year career as a Commander in the US Navy SEAL Reserve Force, Mark became a quite an entrepreneur. Mark’s businesses include Unbeatable Mind, SEALFIT, and NavySEALS.com. Mark has taught college classes and has written several books including Unbeatable Mind, The Way of the SEAL, 8 Weeks To SEALFit, and KOKORO Yoga. Mark has a BA in Economics and an MBA in Finance and has even worked as a CPA. Mark also has certifications in martial arts and yoga. The unique blend of his experience and training has enabled Mark to become fit in both body and mind, and a willingness to train others to achieve great results personally and in their businesses.
In This Episode We Learn:
- Mark gives us tools for leading businesses.
- Mark shares how to find meaning through your business ventures.
- Mark reveals the importance of training the mind.
Episode Resources
Unbeatable Mind
SEAL Fit
Mark’s Facebook Page
Mark’s LinkedIn Page
Have you ever noticed that the simple act of keeping score in a game inevitably changes how we look at the game. When no one keeps score, there is no pressure and you really don’t know if you are winning or losing. Because of that you really aren’t invested in the outcome of the game.
Keeping score puts an innate accountability on the game - it changes the game. And as someone who is extremely competitive, I can tell you that it messed with your head. No one likes to lose, especially someone as competitive as I am.
In my years of coaching volleyball, I have seen what happens to the players on the team that is not winning when the pressure of the game kicks in. When this happens, players tense up and the stress is evident in their bodies, but for peak performance to actually happen, the body needs to be loose and open. It’s the exact opposite of the stress reaction! So the very thing that will help you win, is the last thing your body naturally wants to do.
Having the mindset that the score of the game is always zero to zero allows you to keep your body from taking over and ruining your chances of having success.
In this mini-episode, I share with you 2 very important things you always should do in order to win! Join me for this quick session to get your mind where it needs to be and then your actions can follow!
What does it take to stop you from reaching your goals? Are you someone who gives up easily or can you find the strength and determination to push forward in the face of adversity? Why do some people have a “can-do” attitude no matter what obstacles come their way? What is it that makes the difference? You’re about to hear one man’s story that will answer these questions and more about the human spirit and the amazing resilience of the human body.
Colin O’Brady is an endurance athlete from Portland, Oregon. He is a two-time record holder, completing the Explorers Grand Slam in a world-record time of 139 days. This challenge has climbers reaching the tallest peak on all seven continents and skiing the last degree to both North and South Poles. Colin is the only person to reach all seven summits in less than 120 days. Fewer than 50 people have ever completed the Explorers Grand Slam, and only 4 have ever done it in under one year’s time. Almost ten years ago, Colin overcame a tragic accident that left him with severe 3rd degree burns and with the news from doctors that he would never walk normally again. Colin has proved those doctors wrong in SO many ways. He is currently on a quest to break another record by climbing the highest peak in each of the 50 states this summer. Visit his website to learn how you can join him when he comes to a mountain near you!
In this episode we learn:
- Colin’s experiences in the 29029 Challenge on Stratton Mountain in Vermont
- Colin’s journey as a West Coast hippie who set off to explore the world with his backpack and a surfboard
- The tragic accident in Thailand, when Colin jumped a flaming jump rope and caught fire
- Colin’s mother’s relentless positivity that helped him focus on his goals during his painful recovery
- The three-week span that saw him win the Chicago Triathlon, obtain a sponsor, quit his job, and move to Australia as a professional triathlete
- When Colin set his sights on the Explorers Grand Slam and started his non-profit, Beyond 7/2
- Colin’s newest challenge in climbing the highest peak in each of the 50 states
- How Colin has dealt with grief, pain, and struggles to move forward with a growth mindset
Episode Resources:
www.trafficmasterylive.com
www.colinobrady.com
www.20310.madeofchallenges.com
The world is filled with dangerous people—so how are you going to protect yourself? Does violence make you uncomfortable? Are you willing to take easy steps to change that mindset? This week, our guest is Tim Larkin, who is an expert on violence. Through research and self-discipline, Tim has developed a system that is changing and saving lives.
After a 25-year career in the Military as a trainer for Special Ops, Tim Larkin decided to develop Target Focus Center, a practical program for teaching self-defense through physics and physiology. Tim has also just released his book on his study of violence, When Violence Is The Answer. His system can be learned rapidly, and it is an excellent and practical tool for anyone concerned with their personal safety. Tim approaches the concept of violence with knowledge, practicality, and realism.
In This Episode We Learn:
- Why violence really is the answer in an a-social situation.
- How to determine the difference between a-social and social situations.
- The physiology and psychology of violence and how you can protect yourself.
Episode Resources
https://timlarkin.com/
Are you looking to find a better way to advertise your online business product? Would you like to know how you can become more profitable with advertising? Then listen in to today's show, with guest, Ezra Firestone, one of the current world leaders in eCommerce and learn from him how you can reach your community with whatever you have to tell or sell them.
Ezra, the guy who sold the most mullet wigs in the USA in 2008, founded his company, Smart Marketer, in 2012. Supported by a fast growing team and backed by Ezra's years of experience in eCommerce, Smart Marketer creates and publishes eCommerce digital training programs for marketers and business owners. Ezra is thought by many to be the leading expert in the world in eCommerce today. He owns and operates several seven and eight figure businesses. He uses his insight, gained from these businesses, to produce his courses. Join Ezra today and learn how you can get better at whatever you do if you're willing to keep your attention in just one place and focus there.
In today's episode, Ed and Ezra discuss:
- How Ezra grew up in a hippie commune.
- The limited sources of online visibility in 2004.
- How Ezra followed the instructions in a book and became a poker pro.
- Cindy Joseph, 55year old supermodel and her part in Ezra's story.
- The business he started with Cindy and their fabulous message for aging women.
- What happened about four years ago, that changed the game for Ezra.
- Ezra's philosophy about how to buy advertising properly.
- Ezra explains the 3 Pillars to the way he looks at advertising- Awareness, Retargeting and Loyalty.
- Practical applications for the 3 Pillars.
- The 5 channels of communication Ezra uses to reach customers.
- Ezra's mobile phone app.
- The areas in which Ezra has become world class.
- Ezra's view about “buying help” for his brand.
- The importance of great copywriting.
- Why Ezra thinks his course is the best out there.
- Ezra's 2 tips for you to become more profitable with your advertising.
- How Ezra sees his future.
[TWEET: Multiple channels of #advertising are worth an extra 20% of #revenue.]
Links:
Ezra's website: www.smartmarketer.com
For Ezra's Podcast with James Schramko: www.thinkactget.com
Are you connected with your purpose on a soul level? Are the things you are holding on to, that are robbing you of your ability to say “yes” to life? Today’s conversation with Kamal Ravikant takes a deep dive into forgiveness and following your heart.
Many times, business is all about the processes and the results and the heart gets overlooked. We may even keep ourselves busy with business goals and achievements so that we don’t have to deal with matters of the heart. Kamal’s new book uses a fascinating fable to share specific steps for forgiveness, including forgiveness of yourself! Embracing that forgiveness will allow you to follow your heart.
Kamal Ravikant has been fortunate enough to have some amazing experiences in his life so far. He’s trekked to one of the highest base camps in the Himalayas, meditated with Tibetan monks in the Dalai Lama's monastery, earned his US Army Infantry patch, walked 550 miles across Spain, lived in Paris, been the only non-black, non-woman member of the Black Women's writers' group, written several bestsellers, held the hands of dying patients, and worked with some of the best people in Silicon Valley. But his most transformative experience has been the simple act of loving himself.
In today’s episode we learn:
- How Kamal’s background set the stage for his book
- How he got into the startup culture of Silicon Valley with no prior experience
- Rejection letters helped shape Kamal as a writer - the best gift he could have gotten
- Why his first self-published book was successful after 10 years of rejections
- Rebirth is life altering and mind expanding….find out why
- How Kamal’s own pilgrimage to India after his Father’s death relates to the book
- A non-religious pilgrimage that changes lives
- The 3 stages of a relationship and how it helps our perspective
- Soft skills like forgiveness and loving yourself are hard to formulate a process for success, but Rebirth spells it out
- if you loved yourself, what would you do?
- What is the societal obligation trap?
- Kamal’s 8-minute meditation hack
- What Kamal wants for his future and how children play into his vision
[TWEET: "Every great thing in your life comes from consistency" @KamalRavikant]
Resources:
rebirthfable.com
timecollapsing.com
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Are you maximizing marketing opportunities in your business? Do you know exactly what the specific ROI is for each marketing channel that you are using? Today, we're talking all things marketing with the one and only Brian Kurtz.
Not only is Brian a Legendary Direct Marketer, but he spent 34 years at Boardroom, and was responsible for over 2 billion pieces of direct mail. More recently Brian started “Titans of Marketing”, which was an event that featured some other big names in copywriting and marketing. He is in the multi-channel marketing world, so he has a unique perspective. He specializes in helping companies go offline with their marketing efforts.
Brian is focused on contributing value to the lives of everyone he touches. He has hosted more than 150 of the famous Boardroom Dinners, and knows the secret to creating a space for networking and business to take place organically.
In today's episode we learn:
- What direct marketing tactics can be used to build on online business
- Why marketing alone won't sell your products, and neither will copywriting. Find out what it takes to have a winning combination!
- The most important aspect of marketing and why you can never go wrong by focusing on contributing value to others.
[Tweet "“Success is about being intentional in everything you do.” #Marketing]
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Success. How do YOU measure it? Is it purely a matter of the income level you achieve or is there more to it? My guest today would answer that success comes only through complete emotional independence. What he means is the kind of emotional independence that allows you to jump face first into the universe with no fears or insecurities. Sound intriguing? Join us!
Paul Kirchoff is an avid entrepreneur that will blow you away with his insight into business, money, adventure, and spirituality. He’s also an investor and global adventurer----and the list goes on. Currently, Paul serves as the founder and CEO of EPX, an exclusive community for adventuring entrepreneurs wanting to drive faster business success and max out their lives with amazing global experiences. Paul was an early employee at Dell, and was the founder and CEO of SaleAMP, a pay-for-performance digital marketing agency based in Austin, TX.
As if those accomplishments aren’t enough, Paul has directed and sold a film, sold thousands of copies of a corporate thriller novel, and is currently involved in a multinational effort to bring internet connectivity and banking to the poor. He’s also busy building another software venture that will accelerate problem-solving for humanity’s most pressing needs and allow for “adventuring the planet like nobody’s business.” A father and super-bachelor, Paul is a “modern-day James Bond,” as he travels to luxurious and gorgeous places around the world, rubbing shoulders and “hanging out” with such celebrity pals as Richard Branson.
Paul discusses his personal experiences in company startups, including fulfilling the roles of both visionary and operator in the struggle to transition. He shares great advice regarding the different phases of leadership, growth processes, and money strategies.
Another topic in our conversation is the aforementioned emotional independence. What is it—and how do you get it? You do not want to miss Paul’s insight into transforming self, rewiring the brain, and getting rid of insecurities.
In this episode, you will:
- Learn how creativity and systems work together in successful business startups
- Hear Paul’s take on bootstrapping a new endeavor and what it takes to get to “break even” or profitable ASAP
- Understand the importance of positive mindset and gratitude in achieving what Paul calls the ultimate goal—emotional independence
[Tweet ""Nobody knows the 100 billion nightmares between $0 and “making it.”
" - Paul Kirchoff"]
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Have you accidentally let your wealth creation take a back seat?
Most entrepreneurs do. Garrett Gunderson joins us on this episode of the podcast to help solve this problem.
Garrett is the New York Times bestselling author of Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity. And he’s personally helped countless business owners create efficient wealth strategies that fit their unique strengths.
Garrett is the Chief Wealth Architect for Wealth Factory. Wealth Factory is a comprehensive personal financial education and implementation program for entrepreneurs, health care professionals and small business owners.
Professionals (like dentists, orthodontists, optometrists, and veterinarians) and entrepreneurs typically focus on what they do best, and that's running a great practice and providing state-of the art service. Managing their personal finances often takes a back seat, and this can create tremendous personal and professional stress. And as their business grows, so might the complexity of their finances. So providing a proven, comprehensive solution is well-received by this group of professionals.
Wealth Factory fills that gap and provides an integrated team approach that brings together asset protection attorneys, accountants, retirement planners, investment advisor, insurance experts, estate planners, and cash flow specialists. This is very similar to the kind of integrated services provided by a boutique family services firm for high net worth individuals, but without the high price tag (or the $50M net worth qualifier). Advice and implementation happens in a custom-tailored sequence, facilitated by a financial quarterback so you do not have to waste time.
In this episode, you will…
- Learn the importance of having an opportunity fund instead of a retirement fund
- Understand why you need to utilize your own human life value
- Discover that you shouldn't put too much of your life at stake into something you don’t understand
- Realize the importance of knowing your investor scorecard
[Tweet ""Making more money is not the best solution if you don’t know how much you are keeping." - Garrett Gunderson"]
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How To Scale Your Business With Purpose! Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur? Do you have trouble developing the best strategy to grow & scale your business? Are you having issues building your dream team? Do you have a tough time getting the numbers to make timely business decisions?
Giving Value and Shedding Expectations | with Roland Frasier How do you become transparent enough to give value but hold back just the right amount to ensure the success of a good business deal or agreement during negotiations? The key is in your intention, and in this episode, Roland Frasier tells us how to move deals forward in a way that is positive for everybody involved.
*The Levels of a Quality Life* We all want more power, money, and freedom, right? These can give us more control, so we hope, and get us to a place in our lives where we can really start living. That’s why we busy ourselves now with our high-achieving lives of business and entrepreneurship; we’re trying to get from here to there.
Are you ready and able to expertly negotiate all the deals that happen in your life? From big business deals to where to eat for dinner to bedtime with the kids, life can be a constant series of negotiations. Learn how to best handle them in this episode.
Former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss shares the tips and secrets to negotiation in this episode of the podcast.
Chris is the Founder and CEO of the Black Swan Group Ltd and author of Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. He has used his many years of experience in international crisis and high-stakes negotiations to develop a unique program and team that applies these globally proven techniques to the business world.
During Chris’s 24 year tenure in the Bureau, he was trained in the art of negotiation by not only the FBI but Scotland Yard and Harvard Law School. He is also a recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement and the FBI Agents Association Award for Distinguished and Exemplary Service.
In this episode, you will…
- Learn the secret to negotiation is actually giving the other side the illusion of control
- Understand how teams that were better at their approach actually got to their deals quicker
- Discover the great power of deference
- Realize one of the best things you can do is help the other side say "no"
[Tweet ""You don’t pull ahead of the pack by doing the same things that everyone else is doing." - Chris Voss"]
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Complexity and overwhelm will stop impact in it's tracks. Are you one of the entrepreneurs that is getting caught up in complexity?
Dan Kuschell his here to help you simplify. Dan is business growth strategist and the founder of Growth to Freedom.
Dan is on a mission to help more entrepreneurs have a bigger impact in the world by reducing complexity and overwhelm in their life and business. In this episode of the podcast Dan dives into his story and how three simple questions lead him to sell his business and ultimately make a bigger contribution to the world.
In this episode, you will…
- Learn the 6 capabilities you need to master as an entrepreneur
- Understand the importance of getting selfish
- Discover the three questions that lead Dan to sell his business
- Realize what most high performing entrepreneurs truly want
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David Goggins might just be the fittest, toughest, and most inspiring man on the planet… but he did not start out that way.
David graduated 213th out of 214 in his high school class. He bombed his first two attempts at the ASFAP test which would allow him to enlist in the military and basically had to re-learn the entire high school curriculum in just six months in order to pass on his third attempt.
But that when his journey really started…
David went from weighing over 300 pounds to becoming the 36th African American to become a Navy SEAL in the history of the program.
Tune in to hear David’s inspiring story of fighting through suffering, of overcoming obstacles, and finding a whole new level of himself.
In this episode, you will…
- Learn how to David channels suffering into pride
- Understand how when you push yourself, you are able to use negative thoughts as energy
- Discover how the negative perspective can actually create an optimistic outlook
- Realize the importance of looking for approval within yourself, not externally
[Tweet "“If you can control your thoughts, fight through the one second decisions and keep going. That’s when you reach the breakthroughs. – David Goggins"]
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Chapter 5: The Tectonic Shift, Tsunami, and Undertow: Understanding The Power of Directional Pull (Part B & C) by Ed O’Keefe There’s a paradox of success you must be aware of. At the same time your tsunami of success is finally hitting, there’s an undertow of success generated as well. Artists, athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs all fall prey to the undertow. Beware of the undertow.
Chapter 5: The Tectonic Shift, Tsunami, and Undertow: Understanding The Power of Directional Pull (Part A) by Ed O’Keefe Most people fail at success principles because they don’t know how to handle the reality of the path. Goals are vital because they give us a directional point, but they aren’t everything. In this episode, we discuss understanding the power of directional pull. The idea that you need to have it all figured out before you get started, is a myth. The stronger choice is to get moving.
*Chapter 4: The Freedom Question by Ed O’Keefe* We all seek things we’d like to change in our current life, and all solutions are hiding beyond the obstacles that we currently have. There’s a distinct pattern of mental breakthrough that I call “The Freedom Question”. This question allows you to shoot out of the present and into the future.
On this special episode, Craig Ballantyne editor of Early to Rise interviews CEO consultant, Matt Smith, (also from Early to Rise) about helping clients better manage and communicate with their teams.
They discuss the different needs of CEO’s at different levels of business, setting proper budgets, and applying high level thinking to managing your team.
We also dive into:
- Finding the right coach for you
- The art of staying focused and knowing when to say “no”
- Setting “stop losses”
- Constructing feedback loops
- Identifying KPI: Key Performance Indicators
- Incentive Structures and balancing long term perspectives
- The “people” part of managing
- Keeping politics out
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There’s a paradox of success you must be aware of. At the same time your tsunami of success is finally hitting, there’s an undertow of success generated as well. Artists, athletes, celebrities, and entrepreneurs all fall prey to the undertow. Beware of the undertow.
In this episode, we discuss:
- What the undertow does
- Why even good companies fail
- The dangerous mindset of success
- Three mind freeing questions to ask yourself
Pick up a copy of my brand new book Time Collapsing: The New Art of Speed, Money, Power, and Meaning free for a limited time at TimeCollapsing.com and spread the word!
“Every growth point is just another test to the next growth point.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Most people fail at success principles because they don’t know how to handle the reality of the path. Goals are vital because they give us a directional point, but they aren’t everything.
In this episode, we discuss understanding the power of directional pull. The idea that you need to have it all figured out before you get started, is a myth. The stronger choice is to get moving.
We discuss these concepts:
- Chasing opportunity versus following your passion
- The three phases: the Tectonic Shift, the Tsunami, and the Undertow
- The trim tab theory
Ready for your tectonic shift? Pick up a copy of my brand new book Time Collapsing: The New Art of Speed, Money, Power, and Meaning free for a limited time onTimeCollapsing.com
“Goals are all about directional pull” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
We all seek things we’d like to change in our current life, and all solutions are hiding beyond the obstacles that we currently have. There’s a distinct pattern of mental breakthrough that I call “The Freedom Question”. This question allows you to shoot out of the present and into the future.
In Chapter Four of Time Collapsing: The New Art of Speed, Money, Power, and Meaning, I discuss the Freedom Question and:
- What the freedom question is and why it works
- The success stories of Warby Parker, Amazon, PayPal, and others
- Exercises to practice the freedom question
- Tools to see ‘beyond the obstacle’
- The ‘Interview Process’
Grab your free copy of the book, and don’t forget to share this podcast on Facebookand Twitter so that others, like you, can learn about Time Collapsing and the Freedom Question.
“It’s very easy to get stuck on what is and fail to transition into what is possible.” – Ed… CLICK TO TWEET
One of the biggest problems with self-help and success programs is that you leave with more on your to-do list than when you started. It’s time to “Lose The Friction” as we dive into the third chapter of Time Collapsing. When you lose the friction, you eliminate the meaningless work or relationships that are holding you back.
We’ll discuss:
- How removing the friction in your life can help you pick up speed
- The steps to letting go of the friction
- Using zero base thinking to decide what you need to let go of
- Why emotional control is so vital
- Behind the scenes of the stories in this chapter
To learn more, check us out at the Ed O’Keefe Show online and don’t forget to rate and review the show on iTunes.
“Friction builds up when external events are moving you and dictating how you feel.” – Ed…
Life is full of traps. The worst traps are those you don’t see or recognize that you’ve fallen into. So many of us are searching for the rules and tools to succeed but the rules themselves are the traps.
It’s time to crawl out of the traps and into an open mind space where we can discover who we are and what our core purpose really is. In Chapter Two “The Trap” of my bookTime Collapsing!, we’ll discuss some of the most common traps you can find yourself in and why they aren’t beneficial to your growth.
We dig deeper into:
- Why most people aren’t experiencing the life they want
- The different types of traps that are holding you back
- How emotional intelligence plays into your success
You can get a free copy of my book, Time Collapsing! here. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and comment on iTunes.
“Time collapsers don’t confuse their identity with what they do.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Do you have an idea that hasn’t been created yet? Perhaps it has been created but you know that you could do it better? It’s time to harness that power and move forward with your destiny.
Let me share with you the first chapter of my book, Time Collapsing: The new art of speed, money, power, & meaning. I’ll show you the distinct patterns that are happening with almost all wildly successful people. Many of these people are creating massive disruption in their industries. These real world examples are your teachers.
I’ll share with you the stories of many game changers, including:
- Sara Blakely, creator and CEO of Spanx
- Author and speaker, Tim Ferris
- Navy Seal commander Mark Divine, creator of SealFit
- JK Rowling, author of Harry Potter
- & Oprah Winfrey
If you don’t already have my book, Time Collapsing: The new art of speed, money, power, & meaning, you can get it for free by visiting TimeCollapsing.com.
Focus, focus, focus. It’s the key to sticking to the plan you built your business on. The problem is, most entrepreneurs are extremely creative and highly motivated, and as creative types, it often feels impossible to maintain focus when there are so many other exciting opportunities on the horizon!
But single-mindedly sticking to your business’s original value proposition is so important if you want to see consistent growth.
Today, Vinnie Fisher – lawyer, entrepreneur, and all-around smart-as-a-whip businessman – joins us to share insights on staying the course to prevent premature pivoting, and how to keep your business’s priorities in check. Tune in!
In this episode, you will…
- Get Vinnie’s 6 Critical Areas to Run Your Business
- Learn to develop a vision and goal for your business
- Discover when to downsize, when to switch gears, and when to grow your team
- Realize how important the back-end metrics of your business are
- Understand how important it is to cultivate a team
“We’re not fix-up specialists; we’re start-up specialists.” – Vinnie Fisher CLICK TO TWEET
Have you ever done something totally crazy? Something that stretched your imagination, challenged your expectations, and pushed you to physical lengths you never thought possible?
Jesse Itzler did all those things, and he joins us today to talk about the wild ride of hiring a real-deal, bad-to-the-bone navy seal to whip him into a kind of physical and emotional shape he could never have predicted for himself.
Jesse owns NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, pioneered the coconut water craze, and runs more miles than gas can drive a car. He’s a machine, he’s a madman, and he’s here to get you inspired to just…keep…going….
Tune in for an amazing adventure of will, determination, and ambition. You won’t want to miss it!
In this episode, you will…
- Get insights on pushing yourself beyond everything you thought possible
- Learn that when your brain says, “Done,” you’ve still got 60% left
- Hear how to do so much more than you have been doing
- Realize it’s possible to forge mental toughness
- Discover how to get comfortable in discomfort
“We’re all capable of doing so much more.” – Jesse Itzler CLICK TO TWEET
Do you want to get to the next level of business but find it difficult to communicate your value and raise your prices?
Today, Suresh May and I introduce entrepreneurs from all over to join in and discuss the steps they took in growing their revenues from $5,000 to $50,000 a month. Across the board, one thing they all had in common when starting to expand their businesses, was a realization that the future of their businesses required a massive change in perspective.
Tune in to hear Suresh ask poignant questions that reveal why developing expertise, knowing your ‘why,’ and narrowing your focus are all key to transforming your business from ordinary to extraordinary!
In this episode, you will…
- Understand how shifting your beliefs can positively shift your profits
- Hear why a narrow focus is so important when leaping to the next level of business
- Learn that you have at least one thing to offer that nobody else can replicate
- Discover how to leverage the skills you have to get the business you want
- Realize that being an expert in a niche can make you millions
“Transform from ordinary to extraordinary.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
The first one to show their cards loses, right?
Not anymore.
How do you become transparent enough to give value but hold back just the right amount to ensure the success of a good business deal or agreement during negotiations? The key is in your intention, and in this episode, Roland Frasier tells us how to move deals forward in a way that is positive for everybody involved.
We talk about mindset, money, relationships, and the power of leverage. Believe it or not, the heart of business growth relies on cultivating integrity-based connections, being transparent, and adding value to everybody you come in contact with.
If you want to become more transparent and lose the hide-the-ball mentality in negotiations, start doing business differently…so everybody wins.
Tune in to learn how!
In this episode, you will…
- Discover the differences between high-level and low-level achievers
- Hear how you can build success by helping others get what they want
- Learn how to maintain the Zone of Fairness to build good business relationships
- Understand Roland’s two levels of accomplishment
Find out how to use the PFM acronym to grow successful businesses
“Cast a wider net with broader appeal…” – Roland Frasier CLICK TO TWEET
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06:29 Lead the Field by Earl Nightingale
Show Notes:00:00 – 00:19 Teaser
00:19 – 00:33 Ed O’Keefe Show Introduction
00:33 – 01:30 Episode Introduction
01:30 – 04:50 Background on Roland Frasier
04:50 – 05:15 Tying Opportunities together
05:23 – 06:43 Money
06:48 – 08:47 Relationship with Father and Language of Business
08:47 – 10:29 Money Definition
10:40 – 12:10 Uniqueness in working with Guthy Renker
12:10 – 15:45 High level thinkers
15:45 – 17:51 System for accumulating information
17:51 – 24:00 Phase of Confusion
24:00 – 26:40 Learning how to Think
26:40 – 31:09 Looking at the Scale
31:09 – 33:06 Business Relationship
33:06 – 36:49 Negotiation style
36:49 – 39:17 Balancing Transparency
39:17 – 42:59 Creating value
42:59 – 44:39 Spotting Opportunities
44:39 – 44:51 Talking about Roland’s book
44:51 – 46:43 How to contact Roland Frasier
46:43 – 48:17 MarineD3 Sponsor
48:17 – 49:15 Dormant Forces Sponsor
49:15 – 49:46 Ed O’Keefe Show Outro
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Brian Kurtz: The Lost Art of Using Direct Mail & The Internet To Scale Any Business Brian was the Executive VP at a one of the most renowned direct response marketing and publishing businesses of all time, Boardroom Inc. For 33 years he was the right hand, where he went from list management to the direct response side, to managing copywriters to running it for many years.
How To Scale Your Business With Purpose! Vince Fisher has have more than 10 years of experience growing businesses to 7 and 8 figures. His companies have generated approximately $300 million in gross revenue for my own businesses, and have had more than 1000 team members in my employment. Vince has great understanding of how putting the proper strategy, the best team, and the right processes & procedures into place allows you to scale your business with purpose.
Double Your Take Home in Half The Time | Brian Tracy Over the course of his prolific career, Brian has provided consulting services to more than 1,000 companies, authored 70 books, addressed millions as a public speaker, and written and produced more than 300 audio/video learning programs. Oh, and I don’t want to forget that he’s also the president of 3 companies.
What’s the difference between a direct salesperson and a business coach? Salary. Skills come in all different packages and most of us don’t even know what our skills are worth.
So what’s coming between you and your goal income? A lot of the time, you’re the only person keeping you from making more, and all you have to do is ask.
For many of us, skill acquisition and credibility compound far more quickly than we can even adjust our own self-perception and we end up trapped in a position where people see our value, but we’re not yet able to ask for compensation.
Tune in to learn how to recognize your superpowers, acquire new skills, and start asking for the rewards you deserve, today!
In this episode, you will…
- Learn how to align your passion with your superpower to build business
- Understand how important skillset acquisition is to your growth and success
- Get clear steps to building credibility as an authority in your field
- Discover how to develop a valuable level of awareness and business acumen
- Realize if it feels like you’re swimming upstream, it’s time to reassess your efforts
“Behavior changes when your identity shifts.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Do you want to know why you haven’t reached your ideal level of success yet? Maybe it’s because, instead of digging in and grinding away at one goal, you were giving a percentage of energy to a bunch of different passion projects and business ideas. Maybe it’s because you gave up when things got hard or took longer than you expected. Whatever the reason, there is a way back to the path of success.
Tsunami Thinking is a crucial component in the equation of success, and you’re going to learn what it is and how it can help you, here, today.
Not convinced? This episode is shorter than your favorite sitcom, and will give you more value than you could imagine.
If you’re ready to experience tsunami-level success, tune in!
In this episode, you will…
- Discover what the Tsunami Effect is and how it impacts your level of success
- Learn what it takes to achieve the Tsunami Effect
- Hear why it’s important to commit to a goal and just grind away until it reaches fruition
- Uncover how to expand your frame of reference
- Get two important freedom questions to begin visualizing positivity in your future
Ride the wave, and tune in to Tsunami Thinking today!
“If you want to create a tsunami, you’d got to do something different.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
This podcast episode starts with Ed asking a startling question with an even more surprising answer. The purpose of the question is to expose a common problem among high achievers. The stark truth is—there’s actually a surprisingly simple solution for this problem. That solution, and some real world examples are covered in this podcast.
Many of us entrepreneurs don’t go a day without feeling inadequate, overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused. Does this sound like you? If so, it could be because you’ve got too much on your plate.
The joy and the curse of being an entrepreneur is having the ability to come up with idea after idea and the passion to go after each one with all your energy. The problem with this is that going after all our great ideas means never realizing the full potential of a single idea or project, which leads to those feelings of being overwhelmed and inadequate.
Tune in to start freeing yourself up!
In this episode, you will…
- Hear how you can remove excess to reach important goals more quickly
- Understand how friction-filled professional relationships slow you down
- Discover how successful you could be if you stopped spreading yourself too thin
- Learn to eliminate your lowest priorities for the freedom to focus more efficiently
- Realize we have to fight against the urge to overfill our work plates
Listen to this episode for all the inspiration you need to narrow your focus and start accomplishing faster, today! Tune in!
“By removing excess, you naturally go faster.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Would you like a system for guaranteed success in your business or entrepreneurial venture?
The genesis of a tsunami occurs deep in the ocean and the effects ripple out far from the origin. The power is at the beginning, and the ripples travel—leaving, in the wake, evidence that something big happened.
‘Tsunami Thinking’ is a way to expand your operating frame of reference. It is key to leapfrogging ahead in your field. What do you need to do to capture success quicker than ever? Two words: “Think Bigger!”
In this episode, you will…
- Understand the concept of leapfrogging and how it will vault you to the top of your field
- Hear about time collapsing and how it will help accomplish your goals faster than ever
- Learn what Tsunami Thinking is and how to use it to achieve your goals
- Discover why ‘thinking bigger’ is always better
- Realize how reframing your perspective can add immensely to your achievement potential
Tune in for the full episode!
“Shrink the time it takes to accomplish your goals.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Have you taken a step back lately to ask yourself whether you’re making the best use of your time? We tend to get so caught up in marking things off the list that we forget to take time time to figure out if all the things on our list really belong there in the first place…
…and this is where unfocusing comes in.
Laser-focusing on actionable steps is an important part of growing your business, but what’s just as important (and rarely talked about) is the need to unfocus. Take a little time, back up—examine everything in your periphery and how much space each thing takes up. Imagine how free you’d be for more important success-building steps if you let go of all the things that don’t need to be on your plate!
In this episode, you will…
- Hear how saying “yes” to asks that don’t drive business can cost you productivity
- Learn how short-term habits and activities can create long-term results
- Understand that unfocusing is a powerful tool for ultimately increasing your productivity
- Discover what modeling is, and how it can help you grow in your field
- Realize that every decision comes with a cost
Tune in for more on the importance of unfocusing and start building your business by lightening your load, today!
“Stop saying “yes” to things that aren’t serving your life.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Do you find yourself operating within the confines of society’s linear approval systems, always looking to the higher-ups for encouragement, approval, and permission?
If this sounds like you, you won’t want to miss this episode –it’s chock-full of information on how you can leapfrog to the top of your business game while bypassing the feelings of obligation we often have to slow down and work our way through the ranks.
Tune in for advice that works on how to get ahead quicker, starting today!
In this episode, you will…
- Hear about Robert Ringer’s Leapfrog Theory and how it can vault you to the top!
- Understand how the concept of sequential linear thinking can hold you back
- Discover how rising above society’s linear approval systems will exponentially increase your rate of success!
- Learn what to do when visualization and strong work ethic aren’t enough to get ahead
- Learn that choosing short-term safety and security can lead to long-term financial sacrifice
“An entrepreneur is somebody who finds and creates value wherever they go.” – Ed O’Keefe
Have you been trying to figure out how to accelerate your journey from where you are now to where you want to be? If so, you’ll definitely want to tune in to learn how Time Collapsing can help speed up your success. That’s the bulk of what we talk about today, because I believe everybody has the capacity to be successful as an entrepreneur with the help of a few time-saving hacks.
Just like parenting (and I should know, with 7 kids of my own!), if you have the desire to be great, a commitment to be present, and the intention of raising your kids – or growing your business – to be great, you’re way ahead of the game. That said, achievement is about more than just committing and intending, because the real magic doesn’t happen in our heads – it happens out in the real world where results are measurable.
Tune in and start Time Collapsing today!
In this episode, you will…
- Realize what it means to be a part of the Exponential Age
- Learn what the Leapfrog theory is and how it will help you accelerate success
- Listen to ways you can build your business around your lifestyle to do everything you want!
- Discover the difference between internal and external forces and how they affect success
- Understand that past events create limiting patterns on our actions today and hear how to overcome them
“An entrepreneur is somebody who finds and creates value wherever they go.” – Ed O’Keefe
Sales funnels are a super important part of growing your business, but hyperfocusing on step 1 of the funnel process makes it easy to miss out on lead-conversion opportunities that the other sales funnels have to offer.
Nate Kennedy of Optimized Assets joins us to talk in-depth about the three conversion funnels, how to set them up, and why they’re all important. He also shares his own multi-tier list of company ethics guidelines, because when you’re selling something, it’s important to sell with integrity.
Tune in for all this and more, and start getting more leads today!
In this episode, you will…
- Learn Nate’s insights on the three conversion funnels and why each of them matter equally
- Hear why pre-sale letters are such an important part of lead conversion
- Understand why your follow-up funnel is just as important as your sales funnel!
- Get Nate’s 3-step mobile-response order flow
- Discover simple steps for converting leads with basic website changes
“It’s so important to get your digital footprint out there.” – Nate Kennedy CLICK TO TWEET
Today’s guest, Navy SEAL Brad McLeod of @SEALgrinderPT, endured Hell Week not once, but twice! He has built a career on helping other SEALs get through the toughest trainings of their lives. Brad’s goal is not only to help these SEALs achieve their career goals, but also to help them reach new personal heights, by helping them accomplish and conquer in ways they never could have imagined before.
Tune in to hear the interview with Brad from my latest one-day Time Collapsing event. You’re sure to leave with amazing insights on how to keep driving somebody forward, even if they’ve already decided to quit.
In this episode, you will…
- Learn how to coach somebody by breaking the process down into small, single steps
- Understand how, so often, the key to success is just choosing not to quit
- Hear about extreme Navy SEAL trainings and how the trainees are able to keep going
- Listen to the importance of getting a client’s why when coaching them not to quit
- Discover why visualization techniques are key to coaching people through life’s obstacles
“The game was not being first…the game was, don’t ever quit.” – Brad McLeod CLICK TO TWEET
On today’s episode you’ll hear from retargeting guru Tanner Larsson. If you’ve been trying to decide how to allocate the funds from your advertising budget this year and want the largest ROI, tune in to learn why taking advantage of retargeting ads is the smartest option for your business!
Unlike sending emails that are easy to ignore amidst all the communication that builds up in your audience’s inboxes every day, retargeted ads follow them everywhere, keeping your business at the front of their minds! You won’t want to miss Tanner’s insights, so listen in!
In this episode, you will…
- Get the five key game-changing ways retargeting can improve your business
- Hear why retargeting ads have the biggest impact on your bottom line
- Learn how to leverage retargeting to the fullest by running several campaigns at once
- Understand how retargeting is different from cold advertising
- Realize why blanket retargeting is effective but won’t get you the highest possible ROI
“Think of retargeting as an email list.” – Tanner Larsson CLICK TO TWEET
Today, Tommie Powers shares his insights on how to use YouTube as a way to grow your audience. As the second most popular search engine behind Google, utilizing YouTube’s in-stream ads is the perfect way to get in front of your target market and direct sales leads to your landing page.
As with any “interruption” market, you’ve got to capture your viewer’s attention immediately to drive them toward your page as quickly as possible. Tune in to learn insider secrets and hear how YouTube in-stream ads can help you!
In this episode, you will…
- Learn proven tactics for increasing traffic to your landing page
- Discover why video consumption is on the rise & how to leverage that for your business!
- Hear how in-stream ads on a budget can help your business grow
- Understand how to use YouTube keywords to get in front of the right prospects
- Learn what ‘placement targeting’ is and how you can use it to your business’s advantage!
“Know your market and the solutions they’re looking for.” – Tommie Powers CLICK TO TWEET
This info is a game changer! Learn how to harness the power of native commerce from Internet marketing titan Roland Frasier! In this episode, Roland walks us through the anatomy of an authority site.
Think about sites like NaturalNews.com or ThrillList.com or BodyBuilding.com. These are great examples of what an authority site can do. And you know what’s really cool? The techniques these popular sites use to generate traffic— and business—are the same techniques that you could be using!
Listen in for an awesome crash course on native commerce!
In this episode, you will . . .
- Understand the importance of key words at a whole new level
- Be blown away by the power of curated content
- Learn what it means to aggregate your customers’ attention
- See what can happen when you hyper-segment your market
“Think about the advantages to building a place where nobody can deny the ads.” – Roland… CLICK TO TWEET
Anyone seeking high performance will benefit from this episode!
Today I speak off-the-cuff on the essence of time-collapsing strategies. You’ll get a quick take on core ideas that I’ve seen create amazing results for my clients.
You don’t have to accept the conventional rules about the way things are “supposed to” progress. Create your own rules! Flip everything you think you know on its side and rethink your assumptions. Stop and ask yourself crucial questions about who you are and what it is you really want. When was the last time you did that?
In this episode, you will . . .
- Discover the “sequential trap” you may be in
- Learn about trading up for experience and authority
- Hear about finding your “It” factor
- Understand why good models are so important for your own strategies
- Start to look for your “friction points”
“Duplicate others’ success and then accelerate it!” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
So it’s time to accept the inevitable: you’re getting older, you’re gaining weight, you’re losing your edge, and that’s just the way it is, right?
Wrong!
Tune in to my interview with the amazing Kim Lipe, founder of Fit Bodies by Kim. At the age of 45, she looked at a family picture and hardly recognized herself. It hit her hard. And she decided to make a change. Kim started working with a personal trainer and soon discovered she needed to radically change the way she ate. Thanks to her dogged determination, within a few years, Kim lost 30 pounds and went from 30% body fat to 12%!
Today at 53, Kim is a grandmother—who just happens to compete in bikini and figure competitions! She’s also a personal trainer who runs a gym out of her home and currently sees more than 80 clients every week. Kim’s goal is to help women of all ages live happier, healthier lives.
Listen in for her inspiring story of transformation! More than that, she shares a wealth of great insight on diet and exercise!
In this episode, you will . . .
• Listen in as Kim demystifies the path to becoming more fit
• Hear how Kim went from knowing zero about nutrition to becoming an expert on it
• Get a glimpse of Kim’s daily regimen and learn how she stays fueled
• Gain helpful insight on how important your attitude can be in living a healthier lifestyle
• Be inspired by Kim’s exuberance and realize it’s never too late to make a change
“It doesn’t matter where you’re starting at—you can do this!” – Kim Lipe CLICK TO TWEET
Tune in for some eye-opening wisdom from Bill Rancic. His success goes way beyond being the original winner on NBC’s The Apprentice. Today, Bill’s an amazing entrepreneur, restaurateur, TV host, author, and philanthropist.
In this episode, Bill gives vivid, real-world examples to show the power of PR and advertising. Listen in as he speaks to a group of dentists looking to take their practices to the next level. Bill shares specific insights and actionable suggestions—suggestions that are seriously useful, no matter what your business area.
In this episode, you will . . .
• Hear what Bill means by the question “Where is your sawdust?”—and find out why it’s a question that’s crucial for you to answer
• Understand how to leverage the data you get from tracking your sales—to create even more sales
• Discover ways to combine PR and advertising for amazing results
• Get inspired to do things differently—which, Bill says, is the first step toward being a successful entrepreneur
“In life, it’s about making your time count while we’re here.” – Bill Rancic CLICK TO TWEET
We all want more power, money, and freedom, right? These cangive us more control, so we hope, and get us to a place in ourlives where we can really start living. That’s why we busyourselves now with our high-achieving lives of business andentrepreneurship; we’re trying to get from here to there.
So what’s what wrong with that? Well, nothing, if you’re lovingthe process as one continuous present moment. But are you? Or haveyou fallen in the trap?
The trap where, no matter the goal you reach, it feels like you’reback at the beginning—with yet another elusive target beckoning youback to the process so you can, yet again, try to get to that placewhere you’ll really start living. And round and round we go. Doesthis sound familiar?
Listen in as I explore the process you may be trapped in. Afterall, recognizing it is the first step to getting out.
In this episode you will . . .
• Learn how the achiever model may be trapping you
• Step back from the process you know so well in order tore-evaluate your place in it
• Visit—or revisit—the question of what really ignites your truepassion in life
“Ask this question: How do I awaken the soul withinme?” – Ed O’KeefeCLICK TO TWEET
It’s not every day that I use “serial entrepreneur” and “MMA fighter” in the same sentence. But it’s necessary to do that because my guest today is Ed Clay. Way back when, Ed had a stint as pro MMA fighter and went on to become a well-respected MMA instructor. Along the way he founded the largest MMA training school in the country.
But Ed has interests well beyond MMA. He’s an intense student of alternative medicine and helped to reopen the original Gerson Therapy hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, now called CHIPSA.
His other adventures include going on the road as a personal trainer for professional musicians. He also established the East Ivy Mansion in Nashville, a popular historic event venue.
Ed Clay is a true Renaissance man! More than that, this is a guy who makes his dreams happen! Come along on a great conversation with an extraordinary person!
In this episode you will . . .
• Go on a wild ride through the many stages of Ed Clay’s professional life
• Hear about Ed’s experience with pain med addiction and the success he had with ibogaine, a drug not yet legal in the U.S.
• Discover an insider’s perspective on the world of alternative medicine
• Learn about the challenges Big Pharma and the FDA present to alternative medicine treatments in the U.S.
• Get a bonus self-defense tip from a former MMA fighter and instructor
“My biggest goal in life is to help people.” – Ed Clay
Episode Resources:
CHIPSAHospital.org
EastIvyMansion.com
Brian Tracy can change your life—today! And I’m not exaggerating.
Over the course of his prolific career, Brian has provided consulting services to more than 1,000 companies, authored 70 books, addressed millions as a public speaker, and written and produced more than 300 audio/video learning programs. Oh, and I don’t want to forget that he’s also the president of 3 companies.
Yes, his accomplishments are awesome, but at some point you simply have to experience him. Which is why I want you to listen today. Brian talks to a room full of successful dentists—but his powerful insights are relevant and accessible to all of us. He takes you through core concepts that can be instrumental in bringing about immediate change in your life—if you take action now. And Brian will not only inspire you to do that; he’ll tell you how to do that!
In this episode, you will . . .
• Hear what concept put Brian Tracy on his amazing trajectory of success
• Discover why the quality of your thinking influences everything else in your life
• Learn how to create a habit of taking action right away on your ideas
• Get tips for handling the crises that will inevitably arise in your life
• Understand the potentially life-changing concept of voting yourself off “Someday Isle”
“Don’t ever say you’ll try. Either do it or don’t do it.” – Brian Tracy CLICK TO TWEET
Episode Resources:
Brian Tracy
Are too many of your business decisions just reactions to a problem? Do you think the best decisions come from working that way? I don’t either. The question then is really this: Why are we working that way? And can we get beyond it?
Listen in as I talk about overcoming common barriers to a fulfilling business mindset. Get to a place where what you do profoundly excites you—to the very core of who you are.
In this episode, you will . . .
- Hear if you’re “chasing energy”—and why that’s a problem
- Confront the possibility that you’re looking for permission the same way you did as a child
- Learn what “left of bang” and “leap-frogging” mean and how they’re useful
- Discover how to become an authority more quickly
- Hear why getting access to key players can be so powerful—and get tips for doing it
“Why aren’t we all living the process?” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Okay, be honest with yourself: Are you working with a good strategy when it comes to your business—or your life in general? If it feels like you’re in “wait and see” mode a lot of the time, that’s an indicator of the wrong strategy. And what happens with the wrong strategy? You end up trying to fix all the wrong things. Let’s change that.
Today I cover a fundamental question that can help get you on the path to the right strategy. Listen in and get on track with a strategy that really works for you!
In this episode, you will . . .
- Learn why emotional control is so important to a good strategy
- Understand the signals for when it’s time to part ways with people
- Hear how to make the law of attraction work for you, not against you
- Hear why communication and creativity can get stifled—and how to change that
“You cannot put new clothes in a full closet.” – Ed O’Keefe CLICK TO TWEET
Episode Resources:
The Ed O’Keefe Show
So you want to be more productive, huh? I think I have just the guy for you. Each day, Craig Ballantyne gets things done—a lot of things. And he helps others do the same. In fact, he literally wrote the book on being productive in The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life.
Today, I talk with Craig about the inspiring trajectory of his career from personal trainer, to writer and online fitness consultant, to his current role as editor of the hugely successful online newsletter Early to Rise. Craig also finds time to provide business- and life-coaching to entrepreneurs around the country, and today you’ll get great tips from him on simple, actionable ways to make the most of each day!
In this episode, you will . . .
- Hear why Craig says to “look at yourself as a high-performance machine”
- Find out how having rules facilitates self-improvement—and get practical examples you can personalize!
- Discover how Craig adds value to people’s lives, especially the people he’d like to know better
- Learn how to go about finding a mentor—and why it’s so important to have one
- Get great ideas for morning rituals that can lead to lasting improvements in your life
- Discover what Craig calls one of his “greatest energy boosters”
Understand the value of giving to others rather than asking from others
“Anybody that you look up to can be a mentor.” – Craig Ballantyne CLICK TO TWEET
Listen to it in our Podcasts on iTunes:
Episode Resources
Early to Rise
The Perfect Day Formula (Book)
PerfectDayFormula.com (Kit)
In business, you have to always be alert and adaptable. You need to evolve; to be willing to be agile and change your game plan every now and again. If you don’t, your competitors will; and they will put you out of business. In today’s episode, Bill Rancic shares strategies to help you adapt and make your business stand out from the rest. He talks to us about how he got on Donald Trump’s reality TV competition, The Apprentice; how he won that competition; and how he used the experience in his own business! Bill handled 13 different businesses while in the competition!
In this episode, you will…
- Learn how to get ahead of your competition
- Find out the importance of having a “good strategy”
- Find out what made Bill stand out among his competitors and enabled him to win The Apprentice competition
- Discover that setting little goals and reaching them is still a progress
- Be inspired to never give up
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Episode Resources Ed O'Keefe Show
Today I’m bringing to you the first 20 minutes of my Business Explosion Health Intensive. That’s right! The $7,000 weekend where business owners flew from all over the world to learn how I grew my business from zero to many millions in a very, very rapid phase.
I dove right in explained some real insights as to why I got into my business. By going behind the scenes you will get to discover the difference between truth and fiction. Live events I feel are where I’m most entertaining, most enjoyable to be around because you just can’t get the energy through just doing virtual training, face-to-face is just so much more effective!
So in this training you’re going to hear some of the stories that I don’t tell over webinars or other trainings. You’ll get to hear a little bit about my learning strategies and why having certain mental models is very, very important when endeavoring out to a new journey, whether it’s a new business, a new career or whatever it might be for you. There are certain things you will hit if you are trying to improve or get better at something. So I hope you enjoy this 21 minutes of power! Let me know what you think and make it an awesome day!
Selected Links from the Episode:
15:15 – Mastery: A Technology for Excellence and Personal Evolution by Tim Piering
19:58 – Winning Through Intimidation by Robert J. Ringer
Show Notes:
00:00 – 00:25 – Teaser
00:25 – 02:55 – Introduction
02:55 – 08:34 Mindset sharing
08:34 – 14:32 What drove Ed to teach and Business Grinding
14:32 – 16:32 “It’s the driver, not the vehicle” example
16:32 – 18:20 Overwhelmed/Confusion/Frustration Phase
18:20 – 19:23 Mileage
19:23 – 21:15 Principle we can apply to anything
19:26- 19:52 Sequential Linear Thinking
19:52 – 21:15 Leapfrogging
21:16 – 24:11 Sponsors
In this episode you are going to get to see behind the scenes of one of my close door masterminds where I teach a concept called "losing the friction". Losing the friction comes from accelerated results and the idea of making awesomeness happen in your life right now rather than waiting many, many years.
So in this episode we talk about the first component of it and why it is the bedrock of the rest of the components. You’ve probably heard a little bit of it before but hopefully you’ll see why it’s slightly different and/or it’s still vital.
The second side of it, you’ll get to hear a little bit about what I do to lose friction in this exact concept. Number two is the misalignment and misalignment of core values purpose with actions and is something that I see with high performing people. These are not in the air like non-tangible things. So go through this, check it out, let me know what you think!
Show Notes:00:00 - 00:16 Teaser
00:17 - 02:51 Introduction
02:52 - 04:00 Identifying and removing the frictions points
04:01 - 06:25 Taking and Increasing your responsibility on where you can excel
06:26 - 09:03 Sponsor
Brian Kurtz: The Lost Art of Using Direct Mail & The Internet To Scale Any Business
Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of The Ed O’Keefe Show. On this episode I have a very special guest Mr. Brian Kurtz.
Brian was the Executive VP at a one of the most renowned direct response marketing and publishing businesses of all time, Boardroom Inc. For 33 years he was the right hand, where he went from list management to the direct response side, to managing copywriters to running it for many years. Now before you wonder if this is for you or not, let me just tell you when I went into this interview my number one goal was to listen to how Brian and Boardroom went from a company from zero to doing hundreds of millions of dollars a year, and mailing as Brian says in the interview close to 2 Billion direct mail pieces of all time.
One of the secrets that I’ve discovered in our business is that everything’s about the list meaning who are you communicating with, and then how you reach them. So in this episode we discuss how to scale the business, any business, from a mathematical perspective and it’s not going be the same math you think you’ve already heard before. So dive in, enjoy, share it, let me know what you think!
Selected Links from the Episode:
51:00 Secrets of Successful Direct Mail by Richard V. Benson
Show Notes:00:00 - 00:30 Teaser
00:30 - 3:19 Introduction
3:19 - 11:43 Work history and present time focus
11:43 - 17:01 Optimization team in converting traffic
17:01- 18:01 Tracking by metrics (lifetime value of original source and renewal rates at different time periods)
18:01 - 23:39 Concept of how to promote and how to respond
23:39 - 1:09:00 Q/A How far are you willing to be negative?
28:03 - 51:59 Value ladder
29:28 - 33:19 Contact strategy
33:19 - 51:29 Regression offering
51:29 - 1:03:40 Q/A How many of the secrets are still true?
1:03:40 - 1:09:00 Q/A What are you studying and why?
1:09:00 - 1:15:47 - How to contact
1:15:47 - 1:18:03 Closing remarks
1:18:03 - 1:21:02 Sponsor
People Mentioned:
1:04:27 Ryan Deiss
1:04:51 Jeff Walker
1:06:43 Stu Mclaren
1:06:50 Robert Scrob
Gary was a gentleman who I hired through the organization called Vital Factors. He was my mentor and coach on operations and scaling for about a year and a half as I was growing my dental marketing consulting business. He was the one who came in and really showed me how to get fact-based management style.
People love Gary’s stories and I’ll tell you, any business that grows beyond the one-person operator, even though I could argue that even if you are a one-person operator, you need to know these numbers. You need to know how to focus on what’s really important. And that’s why we call it Vital Factors!
Please remember to share this episode with those who could benefit from it!
Selected Links from the Episode:
20:21 – Vital Factors: The Secret to Transforming Your Business- And Your Life by Lee Froschheiser
21:47 – Finding Your Way: A Guide to Discovering God’s Best for Your Life by Gary LaFerla
39:58 – Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…And Others Don’t by Jim Collins
Show Notes:
00:00 – 00:18 Teaser
03:00 – 01:10 Introduction
04:32 – 03:30 Vital Factors
06:12 – 07:23 Story about Larry
10:05 – 14:20 Personal and business dreams
14:20 – 26:38 Maturity, discipline and the Vital Factors
29:20 – 32:29 Talking about Kathryn Leigh from Vital Factors Book
35:11 – 33:11 Delegate and focus your time
35:53 – 51:15 Vital Factors
53:57 – 57:56 The benefits of the Vital Factor team process/business examples
01:00:38 – 1:03:25 Goals and controls and coaching your team for success
01:06:07 – 01:04:27 Steve Campbell success
01:07:09 – 01:08:06 Coaching your team
01:10:48 – 01:13:46 Closing story
01:13:46 – 01:15:25 MarineD3 Sponsor
01:15:25 – 01:16:28 Dormant Forces Sponsor
People Mentioned:
02:12 – Michael Gerber
03:28 – Los Angeles Times
03:29 – New York Times
12:24 – Kirk Douglas
12:25 – Dean Martin
12:26 – Tony Curtis
12:32 – Deborah Reynolds
12:52 – Rock Hudson
13:19 – Ludwig
20:56 – TNT
22:59 – Cort Furniture
23:01 – Hawthorne Caterpillar
23:03 – Cold Stone Creamery
23:08 – Los Angeles Clippers
23:12 – WebEx
23:45 – Vilfredo Pareto
54:16 – Doug Ducey
54:22 – Procter and Gamble
01:04:32 – Ed O’Keefe
In this episode I will take you behind the scenes from one of my closed door events where we talk about the power of bridging the gap from where you want to be to where you want to go with key relationships and properly aligned relationships.
One of the things I like to challenge people to do is, at the end of the year is intentionally seek out the models, the mentors, and the people that you’d like to acquire specific skill sets from or get certain wisdom from on the front side. You’ll here in this episode how specifically me having some wrong relationships cost me a ton of money. I really want you to hear my discussion on this topic because it’s made one of the most significant differences in my life with being okay going from where you are now today to where you’re going to be in the next year at an accelerated rate. So that’s it let me know what you think and I look forward to talking to you on the next episode. So enjoy this episode and please share it!
Selected Links from the Episode:8:05 Swim with the Sharks
17:13 Moonshot!
19:19 The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More
Show Notes:00:00 – 0:19 Teaser
0:19 - 02:31 - Introduction
02:31 - 04:09 Reason why switch to Health Supplements
04:09 - 08:09 Vegas story
08:09 - 12:51 Creating Right Relationships
12:51 - 17:22 Mastermind: Napeleon
17:22 - 20:43 John Scully on Innovation
*20:43 - 23:19 Sponsor Message*
Tony Grebmeier has been a friend of mine for a little over a year and we met through this health supplement business. Tony runs a company called “Ship Offers”. Ship Offers is a private labelling company and formulation company for health supplements but that’s not what we talked about in this episode.
Tony’s stories are absolutely fascinating! He went from making millions to drug addiction to getting sober, while insuring his family units stayed together. And now he’s been sober for many years. So in this episode we talk about the disease of addiction and overcoming it, but also the phase in his life that actually led him to it.
You will see in this episode, we did something different! We did a power talk where we interviewed each other so we could both use the information for our podcasts. So throughout this episode we go back and forth asking each other questions. You will hear some behind the scenes that I shared about Kokoro camp, my prep work, my mindset, and my goals while being there!
Please subscribe and share this so that we can get the message out and transform lives one person at a time!
Selected Links from the Episode:18:06 Ed O’Keefe Show
19:21 Chicken Soup for the Soul
36:05 Zero to One
51:45 Kokoro camp
Show Notes:00:00 – 00:24 Teaser
00:24 – 02:34 Introduction
02:34 – 04:45 Greetings and Similarities
04:45 – 09:14 Backstory of Tony
09:14 – 13:26 Drug addiction
13:26 – 15:15 How Tony made his first millions
15:15 – 22:14 Backstory of Ed
22:14 – 26:25 How Ed chose the path on being an entrepreneur
26:25 – 28:06 Road to success
28:06 – 32:27 The Art of Time Collapsing
32:27 – 35:12 Success and Selfish Traps
35:12 – 39:07 Leapfrog theory
39:07 – 44:18 Skill sets & super power
44:18 – 48:12 Overcoming things
48:12 – 01:00:15 Relationships and Networking
01:00:15 – 01:03:55 Acknowledgment and life advice
01:03:55 – 01:05:30 MarineD3 Sponsor
01:05:30 – 01:06:31 Dormant Forces Sponsor
People Mentioned:18:16 Lloyd Irvin
19:19 Tony Robbins
19:20 Jack Canfield
23:26 Bill Gates
24:04 Jesse Itzler
24:47 Marquis Jets
25:51 Warren Buffet
32:09 Brian Tracy
32:14 Zig Ziglar
36:04 Peter Thiel
36:10 Paypal
41:21 Gary V
41:22 Bob Proctor
41:26 Mark Cuban
47:29 Vinnie Fisher
“Making Fridays Count” podcast! This podcast is about why I believe the concept around making Fridays count has never been more important and why or what you should be focusing on Fridays. If you’re anything like me, the week flies by and you’re sitting there trying to get as much done on Fridays as you possibly can.
You are trying to tie up as many loose ends as you can. The challenge with that is, is that by doing those reactive skill sets it actually sets me up improperly for my weekend and next week.
Our society has become ever increasingly open and that means that people have access to you that shouldn’t, people have opinions they share on Facebook, Twitter that they shouldn’t. And the amount of ability to focus has dramatically shifted and gone down. In this podcast I explain what I mean by that in this podcast! Make it an awesome Friday!
Selected Links from the Episode:
1:47 - The Art of Time Collapsing by Ed O’Keefe
Show Notes:
00:00 - 00:19 Teaser
00:19 - 00:57 Introduction
00:57 - 02:50 Societal understanding on what success is
02:50 - 05:00 Fridays can be reactive days or focus on long term
05:00 - 07:14 Create a space for the things that matter for the next 3 months
07:14 - 07:54 Last thoughts
07:54 - 08:08 Closing
08:08 - 11:01 Sponsor
People Mentioned:
07:18 - Jeff Bezos
This interview I have is with a very special guest and good friend Lewis Howes! You probably heard of him; he is currently a New York Times bestseller for his book called “The School of Greatness”.
In this interview Lewis shares an amazing story of how he went from a high-level athlete to a career ending injury which made him go on the path of entrepreneurship. Nowadays Lewis teaches phenomenal courses at Lewishowes.com where he holds webinars on how to hold webinars for your business, and how to build the life that you want.
This interview is great because we got a chance to talk about a lot of things like how Lewis learned, how he assimilates information rapidly, how he finds mentors, and how he takes action. Lewis shares a surprising story about which story out of his entire book, is the the most impactful. The story is profound about overcoming obstacles and dealing with adversity.
So I know you’ll love this interview; please let me know what you think of it. And share with those who could benefit from it!
Selected Links from the Episode: 32:09 Mastery (Book)57:48 The Gift (Book)59:19 The 4-Hour Workweek1:04:26 School of Greatness podcast1:07:55 Your Erroneous Zones (Book)1:11:51 lewishowes.com
Show Notes:00:00 - 00:28 Teaser03:00 - 02:35 Introduction05:07 - 12:10 Brief background of Lewis to success and athletics14:42 - 17:55 How Lewis fought depression and became inspired20:27 - 23:23 How he came into LinkedIn and used it for business25:55 - 26:52 Stumbling into webinar and using social media websites29:24 - 33:22 Starting to receive earnings and make more35:54 - 34:47 Breakthrough depression as an athlete37:19 - 38:34 Meeting Joe De Cena and Spartan sports41:06 - 47:34 Lewis Howes' book and going in Podcast 50:06 - 56:50 Reflection of book to Lewis' brother 59:22 - 1:04:52 Book's Process 1:06:40 - 1:10:24 Lewis' support with other people1:12:56 - 1:12:25 Closing remarks, Lewis plans and how to connect with him1:12:25 - 1:13:59 MarineD3 Sponsor1:13:59 - 1:14:57 Dormant Forces Sponsor
People Mentioned:15:24 NFL18:16 LinkedIn35:47 Joe De Sena38:57 Aristotle39:06 Peter Till47:43 Tim Piering58:21 Tim Ferriss1:05:26 Tony Robbins1:07:50 Wayne Dyer
My interview with Jesse Itzler is absolutely awesome! This guy is a trip, he’s hysterical, he’s a business badass and he’s a warrior athlete. He was crazy enough to hire a navy seal and not just any navy seal, a complete and utter bad dude who you’ll learn more about in this interview we have together. If you haven’t read the book, “Living with a seal” you are going to be inspired to do that.
A little bit of a background on Jesse; he was a rapper in his early 20s. He’s well known for his popular New York Knicks anthem called “Go New York go New York go!” which I asked him about in the interview. He co-founded Marquis Jet, the world’s largest prepaid private jet card company in 2001 which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Hathaway. He then helped pioneer the coconut water craze with ZICO coconut water which he and his partner sold to the Coca Cola company in 2013. Nowadays you can find Jesse at NBA’s Atlanta Hawks games where he is the owner, and you will hear more about in our interview. Jesse married the founder of the company called Spanx which all women know about, Sara Blakely. You’re going to be in for a treat while listening to this interview. I was in heaven interviewing this guy! Enjoy!
Selected Links from the Episode: 01:15 Living with a SEAL (Book)02:02 Zico Coconut water59:21 Hell on the Hill
Show Notes:00:00 - 00:30 Teaser00:30 - 01:20 Intro01:20 - 03:17 Jesse Itzler's Brief Background03:17 - 05:17 Ed Presents Jesse Itzler05:17 - 10:10 Jesse's Living with a SEAL10:10 - 11:19 Race Experience with the SEAL11:19 - 13:31 Jesse's Wife Sara reaction living with a SEAL13:31 - 17:53 SEAL moving in with Jesse17:53 - 19:53 Mental Toughness and Awareness19:53 - 23:31 Pushing the limits, being capable of doing so much more23:31 - 25:02 Workouts25:02 - 28:58 The most fun workouts and Jesse's experience doing the workouts28:58 - 31:51 The SEAL and Kevin Garnett31:51 - 34:57 The Meeting34:57 - 39:26 Skinhead Story39:26 - 41:06 Ed's Friend41:06 - 44:24 David's level of security44:24 - 46:40 Jesse's Advice to David46:40 - 54:11 Jesse's Career, Super Power, and Network54:11 - 57:08 Jesse's Go NY Go57:08 - 58:14 Any influence that Mark Cuban had on Jesse58:14 - 59:15 Atlanta Hawks59:15 - 01:04:42 Hell on The Hill Event and #2016OfEverything01:04:42 - 01:05:45 Ending Remarks01:05:45 - 01:07:14 MD3 Sponsor01:07:14 - 01:08:14 Dormant Sponsor
Selected Links from the Episode: 01:15 Living with a SEAL (Book)02:02 Zico Coconut water59:21 Hell on the Hill
Show Notes:00:00 - 00:30 Teaser00:30 - 01:20 Intro01:20 - 03:17 Jesse Itzler's Brief Background03:17 - 05:17 Ed Presents Jesse Itzler05:17 - 10:10 Jesse's Living with a SEAL10:10 - 11:19 Race Experience with the SEAL11:19 - 13:31 Jesse's Wife Sara reaction living with a SEAL13:31 - 17:53 SEAL moving in with Jesse17:53 - 19:53 Mental Toughness and Awareness19:53 - 23:31 Pushing the limits, being capable of doing so much more23:31 - 25:02 Workouts25:02 - 28:58 The most fun workouts and Jesse's experience doing the workouts28:58 - 31:51 The SEAL and Kevin Garnett31:51 - 34:57 The Meeting34:57 - 39:26 Skinhead Story39:26 - 41:06 Ed's Friend41:06 - 44:24 David's level of security44:24 - 46:40 Jesse's Advice to David46:40 - 54:11 Jesse's Career, Super Power, and Network54:11 - 57:08 Jesse's Go NY Go57:08 - 58:14 Any influence that Mark Cuban had on Jesse58:14 - 59:15 Atlanta Hawks59:15 - 01:04:42 Hell on The Hill Event and #2016OfEverything01:04:42 - 01:05:45 Ending Remarks01:05:45 - 01:07:14 MD3 Sponsor01:07:14 - 01:08:14 Dormant Sponsor
People Mentioned:01:39 Michael Jordan01:40 Knicks01:45 Marquis Jet01:54 Berkshire Hathaway01:55 Warren Buffet02:06 Coca Cola Company02:27 Atlanta Hawks02:40 Spanx02:44 Sara Blakely09:14 David Goggins29:05 Kevin Garnett45:18 American Sniper46:45 The Art of Time Collapsing57:22 Mark Cuban
In this quick little video I will share how to create a fail proof online health product business. I'm really excited to share this with you because this is probably one of the unique factors that you're not going to get at any typical seminar or really in any course! My goal is to show you behind a curtain of what it actually takes to run a successful health product business online. And the same principles I'm about to show you right now actually apply to offline businesses as well. So it all kind of starts with this simple question...
Show Notes:
0:00 - 0:47 Introduction
00:22 - 2:56 Sponsors
02:56 - 04:24 Acid Test Question
04:24 - 06:11 Guaranteed to go Broke Formula
4:29 - 4:36 Great idea. product or story
4:36 - 5:09 I will go out and sell it to insert market
5:09 - 6:11 Assume that the idea will work
6:11 - 12:28 Fail Proof Formula
6:11 - 7:18 Target Market
7:18 - 8:10 Who is already successful selling items?
8:10 - 8:35 Traffic History
8:35 - 9:51 How are they Selling to Them
9:51 - 17:15 How they get Traffic
09:51 - 11:49 Adbeat.com
11:49 - 13:33 Offline
13:33 - 15:34 Amazon.com
15:34 - 18:41 What you can do now
Drew Canole is the ultimate fitness expert who has transformed his life and many others through the power of juicing mental and spiritual transformation. In my interview with Drew we go over his backstory and how he went from being successful in a career to completely jumping out of it and following his passion which I know you see a theme in a lot of these interviews. We go deep into what made that transformational shift, and what will surprise you most about Drew is how many mentors and coaches he taps into throughout this call. I hope you enjoy this. Drew is amazing. Make sure you check him out at fitlife.tv and I take his top-selling green juice mixture which he'll tell you all about organifi. And by the end of this, I have a feeling you will be inspired, have some awesome insights as to how the body really works. And also learn a thing or two about what it's like to perform at this level.
Selected Links from the Episode:07:10 - The Art of Time Collapsing07:51 - Bible12:46 - AlphaReset.com18:20 - Dr. Weston Price20:18 - WellnessFX.com27:48 - Vinny Fisher28:36 - Doug Brackman29:37 - Brian Tracy29:45 - Michael Nitty29:47 - Tony Robbins30:17 - Fit Life TV31:59 - The Myers-Briggs32:10 - KOLBE 35:36 - Liam Neeson37:44 - OrganifiShop.com38:27 - Elon Musk's biography38:37 - Einstein38:38 - Benjamin Franklin
Show Notes:00:00 – 00:15 Teaser00:15 – 01-07 Greetings02:24 – 07-10 “Overnight Success” and Drew’s brief history and his first client07:10 – 19:43 Spirituality and juicing insights, benefits and results and bloodtesting19:43 – 25:39 Drew’s fitness regimen and recovery25:39 – 36:40 Drew’s coaches and mentors and their ideas, tests, and activities36:40 – 40:09 FitlifeTV and how to get Organifi with an ending inspirational advice40:09 – 42:43 Sponsor Message
Hello ladies and gentleman this is Ed O’Keefe and welcome to the first video blog where I go over a book review!
One of my favorite books of all time, “Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat” by Michael Masterson, also AKA Mark Ford. Now in this short review, I tell you a funny story about how the first time I met Michael Masterson at one of his seminars and how I ended up drinking, would loiter in for 3 hours before we went with Michael to do Brazilian Jui Jitsu.
But more importantly, in this you’re going to get some of the best nuggets I took out of his book. This book is definitely worth reading and is really a blue print for anyone who is looking to seriously grow a business from scratch or if you are at the million to 10 million dollar range looking to bring it up to the next level, you will get to hear some insights from a proven pro.
So hope you enjoyed it, give me a feedback, let me know what you think and I will see you on the other side. Thanks so much!
Show Notes: 00:00 - 00:30 Teaser 00:30 - 2:07 Sponsor 2:07 - 3:08 Intro about the Book 3:08- 3:47 Intro about Speaker 3:47 - 9:19 Meeting with Michael Masterson 9:19 - 9:45 How Ed Relates 9:45 - 25:42 Stages of Business 10:14 - 15:19 Infancy 15:19 -19:46 Childhood 19:46 - 20:53 Adolescence 20:53 - 25:42 Adulthood 25:42 - 26:46 How to double things we do fast 26:46 - 28:42 Rating 28:42 - 29:59 Invitation for Book Review
http://edokeefeshow.com/ready-fire-aim-zero-to-100-million-in-no-time-flat-book-review/
In this quick little podcast, I'll walk you through a simple little process to determine exactly where you need to focus on inside your business and inside your life. In order to make sure that the next 12 months are the most important months of your life and that you're getting the results that you desire.
For the video version check it out: Here
Show Notes:
00:00 - 03:03 Teaser/Sponsors
03:03 - 05:03 Different Sectors to Improve in your Business
05:03 - 08:00 Left and Right of Bang
08:00 - 12:31 Right of Bang Comparison to Entrepreneur's Business and Positive Cash Flow
12:31 - 13:11 21 Most Important Days
13:11 - 17:23 Real Value of Working Hard
17:23 - 19:51 "The Mile" and the Daily Grind
19:51 - 27:13 Different Stages of Vital Focus
Show Notes:0:00 - 1:57 Awarding1:57 - 6:52 Intro6:52 - 8:12 Passion8:12 - 9:22 Mindset9:22 - 12:18 Analogy/ Visualization12:18 - 15:34 Nervousness15:34 - 17:54 Nutrition17:54 - 22:11 Q/A What do you eat during training?22:11 - 23:28 Q/A What do you have for breakfast, lunch?23:28 - 26:55 Built in Confidence26:55 - 32:09 Q/A How do you exercise mentally32:09 - 35:00 Q/A How to motivate yourself?35:00 - 35:55 Message for the Foundation35:55 - 38:17 Toughest fight38:17 - 42:15 How to deal with health concerns from people around you42:15 - 44:24 Advice in Building Young Self Esteem44:24 - 45:46 Spiritual Foundation45:46 - 47:00 Request for 1 more match47:11 - 49:34 Q/A How to encourage your child to think how you think when coaches don't think how you think49:34 - 52:00 Q/A How to maintain physical physique/mental program when retired
Selected Links from the Episode:Source: randycouture.tv48:15 Mental Toughness for Sports by James E. Loehr48:36 Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Author Dan Millman; Peaceful Warrior Directed by Victor Salva48:58 Wrestle to Win: The Wrestler's to Strength, Conditioning, Nutrition and College Preparation by Steve Kimpel
When Your Soul Awakens: http://edokeefeshow.com/when-your-soul-awakens-essay/
Selected Links from the Episode:21:25 The 7 Habits Of Highly Successful Effective People by Robert Ringer
Show Notes:00:00 - 02:23 Introduction02:23 - 08:03 Life Path/Expecting fast and rapid success08:03 - 12:32 My successful___(insert your thing)12:32 - 14:34 Why the thing you want is avoiding you14:34 - 19:42 Dormant Forces/Being the best of you19:42 - 25:10 Questions to your ask yourself
People Mentioned:02:29 Albert Einstein02:36 Ralph Waldo Emerson
http://edokeefeshow.com/
Ed O'Keefe is an Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, and most importantly Father of 7. Ed has gone from being dead broke to cracking the code of taking multiple businesses from zero to multiple 7 and even 8 figures). He is the Creator and Founder of top selling brands such as InspiredWear, Marine-D3 (sold over half a million supplement bottles), and strategic consulting products that help motivated entrepreneurs showing them how to take their idea to market and scale using multiple media channels.
Show Notes:00:00 - 01:45 Introduction01:45 - 03:21 Ed O'Keefe introduction03:21 - 08:41 Ed O'Keefe's history & transition/Learning & Execution08:41 - 13:02 Inspiration & Mantras/Inspired Wear/Process13:02 - 13:59 Winning Through Intimidation13:59 - 16:47 Leapfrog Theory/MarineD316:47 - 20:11 Inspired Wear20:11 - 27:48 Advice for business starters/Traffic generation27:48 - 32:16 Time Management/Taking it to another level32:16 - 37:10 Balancing of Family & Business/ Rules & Process37:10 - 40:37 3 top skill sets for Entrepreneurs30:37 - 45:37 Integration of Social Media/Personal achievements45:37 - 55:46 Inspiring People/Interaction and strategies around people/Life philosophy55:46 - 60:58 Relationships & Mentoring/Strategies/Connecting with Ed
Selected Links from the Episode:
Source for About AJ Mihrzad13:02 Winning Through Intimidation by Robert Ringer14:49 MarineD3
http://edokeefeshow.com/
Father of 7, Ed O'Keefe shares how he prepared for SealFit's Kokoro Camp 40.
0:00 - 2:03 Introduction
2:03 - 4:22 How it Started
4:22 - 15:00 Preparation Work
15:00 - 21:10 Mindset
21:10 - 29:16 Training
29:16 - 31:25 Rucking and Gear
31:25 - 33:25 Team Work & Leadership vs. Athleticism
33:25 - 36:10 Support with the Experience
References:
5:01 - sealfit.com
8:03 - Ben Greenfield -Kokoro Articles
9:19 - Beyond Training by Ben Greenfield
10:26 - Grander Pt by Coach Brad
14:56 - The Willing Warrior by Joe Stumpf
15:15 - Way of the Seal by Mark Divine
15:18 - Unbeatable Mind by Mark Divine
19:30 - Tim Ferriss- The Scariest Navy SEAL Imaginable…And What He Taught Me
19:40 - The Warrior Elite by Dick Couch
27:10 - Box Breathing by Mark Divine
31:00 - Lance Cummings Tips on Rucking and Gear If you ever wanted to train like a Seal and experience a glimpse to what Hell Week is like, then Kokoro Camp is for you. http://sealfit.com/sealfit-events/sea...Created by Commander Mark Divine, Seal Fit is an academy that has some of the best training in the world for people who want to test themselves to the ultimate limits.From the SealFit Website:SEALFIT Kokoro Camp is, quite simply, the world’s premier training camp for forging mental toughness, modeled after the US Navy SEAL Hell Week. Yes, it is brutal. No, it’s not for everyone. You may not qualify, or make it through the training. Yet, if you’re ready for this challenge…YOU’LL FIND IT TO BE AN EXPERIENCE THAT CHANGES YOUR LIFE, FOREVER.Kokoro is designed to break you down, then rebuild you into a powerful leader and consummate team player—the kind that makes everyone else better. Whatever your path in life, the confidence and wisdom gained during this 3-day intensive can multiply your performance and success by a factor that’s impossible for you to even imagine right now.Kokoro Camp is designed to help you discover the deep power of your resilient spirit over your mind, and your mind’s control over your body. The program is skillfully executed by a cadre of SEALs with over 125 cumulative years of Special Warfare experience.You’ll be pushed to your limits, because that’s where the biggest breakthroughs happen. That’s also why this is not “something you try”. It takes absolute, 100% commitment. You must have a deep and powerful reason for attending this camp, and be ready to pay the price for the ultimate freedom you’ll gain by the end."This video is a quick recap of how Ed O'Keefe, a serial entrepreneur and father of 7, prepared for this 50 Hour Non-Stop Event!
Roland Frasier started out selling real estate when he was 18 and gradually moved into doing syndications of real estate and business investments. Roland held real estate, insurance and securities licenses and did leveraged buyouts with Prudential Securities while he was in college and law school.After law school, Mr. Frasier started his own law practice and grew it to one of the top firms in San Diego providing services to entrepreneurs, business owners and marketing and entertainment industry clients. While there Frasier acted as Managing Partner and conducted all the marketing and advertising campaigns, generating clients through copywriting, speaking, networking and forming joint ventures.During that time Roland began joint venturing deals with clients and gradually evolved from practicing law to buying and selling companies, repositioning businesses and direct response marketing (including copywriting for his own direct mail company, infomercials and other projects).Over Roland's career He has completed infomercial deals with Guthy-Renker and K-Tel Direct, publishing deals with Simon & Schuster and Random House, negotiated shows with major hotels on the Las Vegas strip, been involved in over 100 private and public offerings, run international hedge funds, advised major brands on a variety of business and legal related issues (from PepsiCo to MacDonald's), worked with copywriting great Gary Halbert, created presentations and marketing campaigns for major brands and much more.Roland Frasier has a real passion for business and putting deals together and is always on the lookout for businesses to buy, reposition and sell.
Show Notes:
0:26 - 1:25 Introduction
1:25 - 2:06 Background on Roland Frasier
4:25 - 5:15 Tying Opportunities together
5:15 - 6:43 Money
6:43 - 8:37 Relationship with Father and Language of Business
8:37 - 10:29 Money Definition
10:29 - 12:06 Uniqueness in working with Guthy Renker
12:06 - 15:41 High level thinkers
15:41 - 17:41 System for accumulating information
17:41- 23:55 Phase of Confusion
23:55 - 26:37 Learning how to Think
26:37 - 31:09 Looking at the Scale
31:09 - 33:06 Business Relationship
33:06 - 36:49 Negotiation style
36:49 - 39:17 Balancing Transparency
39:17 - 42:55 Creating value
42:55 - 44:39 Spotting Opportunities
44:39 - 44:53 Talking about book working on
44:53 - 46:33 How to contact Roland Frasier