The Author Your Brand Show: Recent Episodes
Doug Crowe
The Author Your Brand show takes a deep dive into becoming a best selling author, sometimes without writing a word. The host, Doug Crowe, interviews CEO’s of multi-million dollar firms, successful entrepreneurs, and “slightly” famous people.
Guests include the former CMO of Starbucks Asia, the Inventor of GPS (who sold the company he founded for $6.6 Billion) & NYT bestselling authors.
This daily LIVE show uncovers the mindset of these visionaries & their success tips.
Episode Summary
In this episode, Doug talks with Oliver Tuthill about what it takes to turn a book into a film that actually gets produced. They discuss what makes a story cinematic, how streaming has changed the industry, and where AI fits into script development.
Key Takeaways
- Not every book is built for film, cinematic structure matters
- Strong characters and story arcs drive successful adaptations
- Streaming platforms have changed how projects get funded and produced
- Clear positioning makes a story more attractive to studios
- AI can support writing, but storytelling fundamentals still lead
About the Guest
Oliver Tuthill is a screenwriter and adaptation specialist who helps authors turn their stories into film-ready screenplays through his work at Bluewood Films.
Learn more
https://bluewoodfilms.com/
Episode Summary
In this episode, Doug sits down with Anika Zubair to explore the untapped revenue inside most businesses, their existing customers. As acquisition costs rise, Anika explains why customer success should be treated as a growth engine, not a support function. She shares how stronger relationships, better listening, and more strategic conversations lead to higher retention, expansion, and long-term revenue.
Key Takeaways
- Existing customers are often the biggest growth opportunity
- Customer success should drive revenue, not just support
- Strong relationships create better expansion opportunities
- Listening and understanding is more effective than pushing an upsell
- Long-term success comes from retention and trust
About the Guest
Anika Zubair is a customer success leader, coach, and founder of The Customer Success Pro. She helps SaaS teams drive revenue, reduce churn, and build stronger customer relationships.
Learn more
https://www.thecustomersuccesspro.com/
Episode Summary
In a world driven by speed, automation, and digital noise, genuine human connection has become both rare and valuable. In this episode, Doug sits down with Karl Pontau to explore why authentic connection is the real differentiator in business, leadership, and life.
Karl shares insights from his work and The Human Connection Podcast, breaking down how meaningful conversations, empathy, and presence create deeper trust and stronger relationships. The discussion highlights how slowing down, listening intentionally, and leading with authenticity can transform not only how we communicate but also how we influence and build lasting impact.
Key Takeaways
- Human connection is a competitive advantage in a digital world
- Authentic conversations build trust faster than tactics or scripts
- Listening with intention is more powerful than speaking more
- Presence and empathy create stronger personal and professional relationships
- Technology should support connection, not replace it
- Meaningful relationships drive long term success and fulfillment
About the Guest
Karl Pontau is a leadership coach, speaker, and host of The Human Connection Podcast. He helps individuals and organizations strengthen relationships, communicate more effectively, and lead with authenticity in an increasingly disconnected world.
Learn more about Karl Pontau:
https://thehumanconnectionpodcast.com/
Episode Summary
Many professionals struggle to stand out in a crowded digital world, especially when their message lacks clarity or confidence. In this episode, Doug sits down with Lynn Rose to explore how voice, messaging, and presence directly impact influence, authority, and business growth.
Lynn shares her journey as a performer, speaker, and communication expert, and explains how most people unknowingly dilute their message. The conversation dives into how to refine your voice, own your presence, and communicate with impact across stages, podcasts, and content platforms. Her approach focuses on helping individuals show up with clarity, confidence, and authenticity so they can truly connect with their audience.
Key Takeaways
- Your voice and delivery matter just as much as your message
- Most people lose authority through inconsistent or unclear communication
- Confidence is a skill that can be trained and developed
- Strong communication increases influence, opportunities, and income
- Authenticity and alignment create deeper audience connection
- Small adjustments in delivery can dramatically change perception
About the Guest
Lynn Rose is a speaker, performer, and communication expert who helps individuals amplify their voice, refine their message, and elevate their presence. Through her work, she empowers professionals to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact across stages, media, and digital platforms.
Learn more about Lynn Rose:
https://page.wowunow.com/
Episode Summary
Audiobooks are one of the fastest-growing segments in publishing, yet many authors still hesitate to create one because the process feels complicated. In this episode, Doug sits down with Stephen George from Twin Flames Studios to break down how authors can transform their books into professional audiobooks without the overwhelm.
Stephen shares his journey from journalism and television broadcasting to voice acting and audiobook production. He explains why audiobooks continue to grow rapidly, why many authors choose to narrate their own books, and how human narration still creates a stronger connection with listeners than AI-generated voices.
Key Takeaways* Audiobooks have seen consistent double-digit growth for over a decade * Listening allows readers to consume books while commuting, exercising, or multitasking * Author-narrated audiobooks can strengthen a personal brand and audience connection * Producing an audiobook requires preparation, performance, and professional guidance * Human narration still delivers a better listening experience than AI voices
About the GuestStephen George is a voice actor, audio professional, and broadcast producer with more than a decade of experience in media and storytelling. After beginning his career in journalism and television, he transitioned into voice acting and audiobook production. Today, he helps manage author-narrated audiobook projects at Twin Flames Studios, guiding authors through recording, production, and distribution so their books can reach audiences in audio format.
Stephen George Transcript
Learn more about Twin Flames Studios:
https://twinflamesstudios.com/panels
Most people reach their 60s believing their best years are behind them. Peter Dickinson believes the opposite. In this episode, Doug and Peter explore what it truly means to thrive after 60, financially, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Peter shares his journey from a troubled youth that included prison time to a global career in technology and sales, and ultimately to a personal awakening that reshaped his understanding of reality. His book Thrive After 60 challenges the idea that aging equals decline and offers a clear message: you are creating your reality at every age.
Key Takeaways:
- Your 60s can be a launchpad, not a decline
- You are creating your reality through your thoughts and emotions
- Positivity directly impacts health, wealth, and longevity
- Retirement can be reinvention, not retreat
- Financial freedom after 60 requires both mindset and practical planning
- Daily physical and mental habits determine long-term vitality
About the Guest:
Peter Allen Dickinson is an author, business coach, and advocate for reinvention after 60. Leaving school at 16, he built an international career in computer engineering and sales before launching his own coaching firm in 2005. Now in his 70s, Peter continues to run his consultancy and help others reshape their beliefs about aging, success, and possibility. In Thrive After 60, he challenges outdated myths about retirement and shows readers how mindset shapes reality at every stage of life.
Get a copy of Peter’s book here:
https://amzn.eu/d/02YXFtMf
Episode SummaryDan Ryder went from serving in the military to building a career in one of the most misunderstood industries out there: cryptocurrency. In this episode, Doug and Dan cut through the noise and talk about what crypto actually is, where the real opportunities are, and why Dan's book, The Hidden Digital Gold Rush, was written for the person who's curious but doesn't know where to start.
Key Takeaways* Crypto has a reputation problem, and most of it is undeserved * Decentralized finance (DeFi) is opening doors that traditional banking keeps locked * The risks are real, and going in with your eyes open is the only way to play it * 2026 could be a turning point for digital currency * You don't need to be a tech expert or a hedge fund manager to get started
About the GuestDan Ryder is a military veteran turned entrepreneur and crypto educator. His bestselling book, The Hidden Digital Gold Rush, gives regular people a no-nonsense roadmap to understanding and investing in cryptocurrency.
Get a copy of Dan's book:
https://a.co/d/0ghLarKz
In this conversation, Doug Crowe and Cynthia Kay dig into one of the hardest questions business owners face: Do I stay, or is it time to move on? Cynthia reflects on her path from investigative journalism to entrepreneurship, sharing how each chapter of her career taught her to recognize when something had run its course.
Drawing on her background in broadcasting, she explains how curiosity, pattern recognition, and self-awareness shaped her decision-making over time. Together, they explore what emotional readiness really looks like, why peer-to-peer learning matters so much to entrepreneurs, and how reinvention isn’t a single leap but a thoughtful, often uncomfortable process.
Key Takeaways
- You always have the option to choose differently or to walk away.
- A fading sense of passion is often the first signal that something needs to change.
- Emotional readiness is just as important as financial readiness when making a move.
- Peer-to-peer learning is one of the most powerful tools for business owners.
- Reinvention is a process, not a single decision and it’s more accessible than ever.
Get your copy of "Should You Stay or Should You Go" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/2P4wVuo
This week on the Author Your Brand Show, Doug Crowe sits down with Kathleen Lucente, founder and CEO of Red Fan Communications, to unpack what really happens when leaders face their toughest public moments. Drawing on experiences from 9/11 to global health crises and corporate upheavals, Kathleen explains how smart crisis communication can protect both people and brand reputation. She shows why every CEO needs a clear plan, an aligned leadership team, and an honest narrative before a crisis ever makes the news.
The conversation dives into the psychology of employees after traumatic events, the realities of data breaches and public protests, and the importance of practicing crisis scenarios so leaders can respond with confidence instead of panic. Kathleen also shares why she turns down ethically questionable “fix it” work and how values-driven communication builds long-term trust with customers, investors, and teams. Whether you’re running a startup or a global brand, this episode will change how you think about preparedness, reputation, and leadership under pressure.
5 Key Takeaways
- Every organization needs a crisis communications plan before a crisis hits.
- Internal communication and employee trust are just as important as external PR.
- Practicing scenarios and simulations builds the muscle memory to respond well.
- Ethical, transparent messaging is the foundation of a lasting reputation.
- A clear brand narrative helps leaders turn high-stakes moments into opportunities for trust and credibility.
Learn more about Kathleen Lucente and Red Fan Communications at https://redfancommunications.com.
This Is My New Foundation: A Memoir of Loss, Faith, and Redemption — Based on a True Story
In a world upended by trauma, grief, and the unexpected storms of life, This Is My New Foundation tells the unforgettable story of William Bailey—a man who lost everything, only to discover that sometimes, hitting rock bottom is the first step toward building something unshakable.
From the gritty streets of Detroit to the disciplined halls of West Point, from the chaos of military service to the quiet devastation of personal loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, Bailey’s journey is raw, real, and deeply human. What began as a breakdown became something else entirely: a testimony of survival, resilience, and divine intervention.
This memoir is more than a life story—it’s a call to anyone who’s ever felt forgotten, broken, or buried by circumstance. With honesty and grace, Bailey reveals how pain can be a teacher, how faith can be a blueprint, and how healing can begin—even in silence.
Whether you’re facing your own storm or searching for new purpose, this book reminds us:
You don’t rebuild with bricks. You rebuild with truth, faith, and a new foundation.
This week on the Author Your Brand Show, Doug Crowe sits down with bestselling author Brian Kelly to tackle the controversial question: Should AI replace human work?
Brian argues that AI isn’t here to replace people. It’s here to eliminate the mundane, repetitive tasks that slow us down. By letting technology handle the routine, we free ourselves to focus on creativity, innovation, and impact.
The conversation goes deeper into mindset, growth, and resilience. Brian shares how understanding your “why” can fuel motivation, transform setbacks into comebacks, and keep you aligned with your bigger vision. He also reveals practical ways businesses are already using AI to streamline processes and unlock new opportunities.
Whether you’re skeptical of AI or eager to embrace it, this episode will challenge how you think about technology, success, and the future of work.
5 Key Takeaways
1. AI should replace repetitive tasks, not people.
2. Mindset determines how you adapt and grow.
3. A clear “why” fuels resilience and motivation.
4. Setbacks can become setups for comebacks.
5. Businesses that embrace AI will enhance creativity and innovation.
Get a copy of Brian's latest book, Mind Body Business, at https://a.co/d/2Ddz5nw.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Doug Crowe sits down with Tyler Snure, a published author and entrepreneur who began writing stories at age seven and released his first novel, The Jewels of Fate, by the time he was 17. They explore how Tyler balances creativity with business, connects with young readers and their parents, and uses AI tools to support—but not replace—his creative process.
📌 Key Takeaways:
- Tyler began writing stories at age 7 and published The Jewels of Fate at 17.
- He treats authorship as both an art and a business, blending storytelling with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- His marketing strategy targets both young readers and their parents, using relatable messaging and clear value.
- AI plays a role in editing and marketing, but Tyler maintains a fully human approach to creativity.
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Advice to aspiring authors:
- Prioritize creativity
- Stay committed to the process
- Be consistent in your writing and promotion
👤 Guest Spotlight:
Tyler Snure – Author of The Jewels of Fate series, entrepreneur, and advocate for youth literacy.
Get a copy of Tyler's book here: https://a.co/d/29rwscJ
In this episode, Doug Crowe sits down with ghostwriting expert Eli Gonzalez to explore the evolving landscape of storytelling. They discuss Eli’s journey from corporate sales to becoming a successful ghostwriter, and why the art of ghostwriting is more important than ever in a world increasingly shaped by AI.
Eli and Doug unpack the critical differences between being a writer and an author, share insights on how ghostwriters help people articulate their stories, and highlight the unique role human creativity plays in powerful writing. They dive into why AI can assist but never replace the emotional depth and authenticity that human storytellers bring to the table.
You’ll also hear valuable strategies on how to start writing a book, the importance of mastering interviewing skills as a ghostwriter, and the ethical considerations behind writing someone else's story. Whether you're a writer, an aspiring ghostwriter, or someone curious about the future of AI and writing, this conversation reveals why human stories still matter—and always will.
Top Takeaways:
- Most people struggle to articulate their stories without help.
- Writers should prioritize mastering their craft, not just chasing authorship.
- AI can support the writing process, but human creativity is irreplaceable.
- Great ghostwriters are also great interviewers.
- Ethical ghostwriting can amplify voices and preserve powerful stories.
Connect with Eli Gonzalez:
Visit godfatherofghostwriting.com to learn more about his work, or reach out directly at eli@theghostpublishing.com to start a conversation.
Ira Zlotowitz, a commercial real estate financing (CREF) visionary and the Founder & CEO of GPARENCY.
This CEO Featurette highlights his extensive experience, including his role in the significant growth of previous companies like Meridian and Eastern Union, and his dedication to addressing the lack of transparency in CRE financing.
Zlotowitz's innovative approach at GPARENCY involves a mortgage assurance model that guarantees clients the best rates through a fixed fee, aiming to provide clarity and equitable access to financing for property owners. The text also mentions his recognition within the industry and his commitment to philanthropic efforts.
In this refreshingly honest conversation, Doug Crowe sits down with registered dietitian and Navy veteran Leslie Urbas to decode what your gut is really trying to tell you—especially if you’re a woman in midlife. From gas and digestion to mindset and menopause, Leslie unpacks how emotional baggage and subconscious programming can wreak havoc on our health. Together, they explore why we need to stop labeling food as “good” or “bad,” how breath can reboot your nervous system, and why true healing starts with the words we tell ourselves.
💡 Top 5 Takeaways:
- Your thoughts feed your gut. The way you think about food impacts how your body digests it.
- Food isn’t moral. Dropping the “good vs. bad” mindset reduces stress and supports healthier choices.
- Unspoken emotions can clog your system. Many gut issues trace back to suppressed feelings.
- Midlife symptoms aren’t a life sentence. Cultural narratives—not biology alone—shape your experience.
- Awareness is your first medicine. Healing begins when you tune in, breathe deeply, and choose consciously.
Want to learn more or work with Leslie?
Visit leslieurbas.com for courses, coaching, and resources to help you stop hating yourself skinny—and start healing for real.
Think your next move is writing another book?
What if the real opportunity is hidden in the one you've already published?
On this episode of The Author Your Brand Show, I sit down with Jim Niswonger, a former engineer who’s built a business around helping authors turn their existing content into actual revenue. No buzzwords. No inflated promises. Just practical systems built around what readers actually respond to.
We talk about why so many authors are spinning their wheels, how smart automation (used the right way) can create real engagement, and why results, not hype, are the foundation of any worthwhile partnership. Jim’s approach isn’t for everyone, and that’s intentional. But if your audience is solid and your content has legs, this conversation might be a turning point.
What you'll learn:
• Why writing more books might be the wrong next step
• How personalization makes your content feel like a one-on-one conversation
• Why understanding your readers matters more than publishing more content
• What it looks like to partner with someone who only wins when you do
• How a strong book can work harder if it’s paired with the right system
Curious if you’re a fit for Jim’s model?
He’s offering a no-pressure discovery call at www.authorai.io or email Jim directly at jim_niswonger@yahoo.com
Terry Tucker has had a diverse career—college basketball player, police officer, SWAT hostage negotiator, and now, a man facing one of life’s toughest battles. Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, he continues to share his experiences through Motivational Check, where he speaks on leadership, perseverance, and personal growth. His book, Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, offers practical insights on overcoming challenges and staying focused on what truly matters.
In this episode of The Author Your Brand Show, Terry talks about how his time in law enforcement built his resilience, how facing a life-threatening illness changed his outlook, and why family support has been essential. Now a speaker and author, he helps others push through adversity and find purpose in life’s toughest moments.
Takeaways:
- Challenges test your strength and character.
- Negotiation skills aren’t just for crisis situations—they apply to everyday life.
- Perspective is everything when facing the unexpected.
- The right support system makes all the difference.
- Helping others can bring meaning to your struggles
Get Terry’s book: Sustainable Excellence [ https://amzn.to/3FfBKXR ]
Learn more about what he does at MotivationalCheck.com
What if the key to making money as an author isn’t selling books—but renting your content instead?
Publishing expert Paulette Ensign has sold over two million copies of her work without spending a dime on advertising. Instead of relying on traditional book sales, she mastered bulk sales and content licensing, turning a simple tips booklet into a thriving business.
In this episode of The Author Brand Show, Paulette reveals the biggest myths about book monetization and shares real-life strategies to sell more, earn more, and expand your reach—without chasing individual book buyers. From bulk deals to licensing agreements, she explains how authors can turn their content into long-term revenue streams.
If you're looking to maximize your income beyond book sales, Paulette’s insights will show you how to do it.
Key Takeaways:🔹 Books Aren’t the Only Path to Profit – Bulk sales and licensing create new opportunities.
🔹 Content Licensing = Renting Your Work – A smarter way to generate recurring revenue.
🔹 Relationships Matter – Business growth comes from the right connections.
🔹 Digital Marketing Expands Possibilities – The online world makes content licensing easier than ever.
🔹 Adapt and Evolve – Success comes from thinking beyond the traditional publishing model.
🎧 Ready to unlock the hidden revenue in your content? Tune in now and start making your expertise work for you.
🌐 Learn more about Paulette Ensign at TipsProducts.com
Sylvain “Sly” Haché didn’t just overcome stuttering—he turned it into a tool for success. As a transformational speaking coach and creator of a proven speaking system, Sly helps individuals master the art of stress-free communication and storytelling. His journey from chronic stuttering to teaching others how to connect, influence, and inspire is nothing short of remarkable.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, I sit down with Sly to discuss how storytelling transforms ordinary presentations into memorable experiences. We explore the difference between informational and transformational speaking, the importance of understanding audience desires, and why structuring emotions alongside logic is key to success. Sly also reveals why multiple stories (not just one) are essential and how every great presentation should drive action.
Why Listen:
You’ll learn...
- How Sly’s personal struggle with stuttering led to a life-changing speaking system.
- Why storytelling is the backbone of audience engagement.
- The shift from delivering information to delivering transformation.
- Techniques for structuring presentations that leave lasting impressions.
- Why two well-structured stories are the minimum for holding audience attention.
Sly Haché’s insights are perfect for anyone looking to sharpen their public speaking and connect authentically with their audience. Don’t miss this one!
Visit Sly’s website to learn more: NextLevelPublicSpeaking.com/
Mike Konrad didn’t plan to start a business, but when environmental regulations like the Montreal Protocol disrupted the electronics industry, he saw an opportunity. Now, the founder and CEO of Aqueous Technologies, Mike shares his unexpected journey into entrepreneurship, filled with legal battles, financial hurdles, and groundbreaking innovation.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Mike discusses being first to market, staying focused on a niche, and why reputation matters more than patents. He also reflects on the lessons behind his book, The Reluctant Entrepreneur, and how writing it clarified his journey.
Why Listen:
You will learn…
• How big challenges can spark big opportunities.• Why staying focused and being first to market matter.• Lessons from legal battles, tight budgets, and customer loyalty.
Check out Mike’s story and grab his book, The Reluctant Entrepreneur: Anatomy of a Business Startup From Uncertainty to Unstoppable, for even more insights.
This episode is raw, real, and essential. I sat down with Maya Chylinski, a Boston Marathon bombing survivor, who’s made it her mission to expose what’s quietly chipping away at workplace morale and productivity. Her personal story is a wake-up call for every leader and team member who wants to create a workplace where people feel supported and heard.
We talk about the unspoken struggles many employees face, how trauma (even when unseen) impacts performance, and why companies can’t afford to ignore mental health anymore. Maya offers straightforward ways leaders can foster a healthier work environment and tackle these issues head-on.
If you’re tired of business-as-usual and ready to rethink how your workplace supports its people, this conversation will hit home.
Takeaways* Trauma’s effects aren’t always visible but can disrupt workplace culture. * Mental health stigma remains a barrier in many organizations. * Listening and clear communication are crucial for building trust. * Presenteeism can be as harmful as absenteeism. * Real culture change takes leadership commitment and time.
If your workplace isn’t where it needs to be, this episode is a great place to start.
Learn more about Maya’s mission and insights at Alley424.com and ManyaChylinski.com.
Jody Durand, a highly experienced sales trainer, author, and community leader, is our special guest this week on the Author Your Brand Show. He shares insights from his impressive 20-year career in agricultural sales. Known for his strong relationships with farm families and his passion for agriculture, Jody has built a reputation for delivering customized solutions that truly meet his clients’ needs.
Jody is also the author of Country Boy Soul: Pasture to Prosperity, a book that explores the principles of trust, persistence, and community in building a successful career in sales. In our conversation, we explore his journey in the agricultural industry, his approach to leadership, and the valuable lessons from his book that resonate far beyond the sales world.
Key Takeaways:
- Trust and relationships form the foundation of successful sales.
- Custom solutions tailored to clients’ needs result in lasting outcomes.
- Passion and persistence are essential for a thriving, long-term career.
- Community engagement enriches both professional and personal growth.
- Jody’s book, Country Boy Soul: Pasture to Prosperity, highlights ethical principles and strategies for success.
If you’re inspired by Jody’s story and want to learn more, check out his book Country Boy Soul: Pasture to Prosperity on Amazon [ https://amzn.to/4g7snqA ] to uncover the values and strategies that have shaped his remarkable story.
David Orban, a futurist, entrepreneur, and advisor to Beyond Enterprises, joins me on the Author Your Brand Show to explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and what it means for our future. As the founder of Network Society Ventures, David has been a leader in the conversation about how technology is reshaping our lives. He’s also the author of Something New, where he explores the rapidly changing landscape of AI and how humans will need to adapt.
In our conversation, we cover big ideas like technological singularity, transhumanism, and the potential for AI to surpass human capabilities. David shares his thoughts on how AI is revolutionizing industries like healthcare and science and why we need to start asking serious questions about empathy, consciousness, and the role of humans in an AI-driven world.
Key Takeaways:
- AI is evolving at an incredible pace, especially in fields like medical diagnosis and scientific research.
- Transhumanism raises big questions about the future of humanity as we move closer to integrating with AI.
- The debate over whether AI can feel empathy is becoming more important as the technology advances.
- While AI is changing the way we work, the human touch in creativity and decision-making is still critical.
- David’s book Something New takes a closer look at these topics and how we can navigate the challenges ahead.
To learn more, visit davidorban.com or check out Something New on Amazon.
Joe Pici brings over three decades of sales training expertise as the co-founder of Pici & Pici Inc. He's dedicated to enhancing business sales performance with practical, hands-on techniques. Joe’s approach is direct and results-focused, with an emphasis on mastering phone communication and making lead generation a daily discipline.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Joe covers the key elements of effective sales training and explains why accountability is critical for driving sales success. He also shares advice on how to keep remote teams engaged and why practicing in real-world scenarios is more effective than role-playing.
Key Takeaways:
- Sales is a learnable skill that anyone can develop with the right approach.
- Phone communication is still one of the most effective tools for closing deals.
- Consistent lead generation is essential for keeping sales efforts on track.
- Accountability and structure are crucial for keeping sales teams focused, especially when working remotely.
- Real-world practice is more valuable than role-playing in improving sales techniques.
- Building strong, authentic relationships is the foundation of successful selling.
Looking to boost your sales skills? Visit Pici & Pici Inc. for free downloads and webinars, or check out SellMoreVirtually.com for a free 45-minute webinar. Text "SalesEdge" to 59925 for more resources. For personal advice, call Joe at 407-947-2590 for a complimentary chat.
Carma Spence, best-selling author of Public Speaking Super Powers and an expert in book marketing, knows exactly how to make a mark in the crowded world of publishing. With years of experience and a successful cookbook under her belt, Carma has helped countless authors use their books to build credibility and authority.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Carma talks about why so many authors struggle with marketing their books and offers practical advice on how to avoid those pitfalls. She also introduces her Author Diagnostic System, a tool that helps writers figure out where they’re strong and where they need to focus more attention to get the best results.
We also cover how speaking engagements can boost book visibility and the growing influence of AI in publishing. While AI can be helpful for brainstorming, Carma makes it clear that the creative process and editing are best left to the human touch.
Key Takeaways:
- Publishing a book builds authority and credibility, but you have to market it right.
- Many authors fall short when it comes to promotion—don’t make that mistake.
- Know your audience and tailor your marketing to them if you want to stand out.
- Speaking engagements are an effective way to promote your book and grow your audience.
- AI is useful for ideas, but the final product should always be shaped by a human writer.
If you’re looking for practical, step-by-step advice on book marketing, be sure to read Carma’s latest book, Serve Up Your Book: How to Market Your Book To Attract Clients and Leads in All Five Phases of Book Marketing (The Authorneer's Journey Series 4) on Amazon.
Randy Peyser, founder of Author One Stop, Inc., is a trusted name in the publishing world with over 20 years of experience helping authors land book deals with top literary agents and publishers. Her clients' works have appeared in Oprah Magazine, TIME Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal, and some have even been optioned for Hollywood films. Randy is also the author of Crappy to Happy and The Power of Miracle Thinking.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Randy explains how authors can successfully pitch to traditional publishers, build relationships with agents, and avoid common mistakes that can block their path. She emphasizes the value of a solid platform, an active social media presence, and understanding the business side of publishing. Randy also explores the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing while helping authors make informed decisions about their next steps.
Key Takeaways:
- Relationships Matter: Building connections with agents and publishers is key to landing book deals.
- Strong Platform: A solid online presence can help attract publisher interest.
- Avoid Mistakes: Stay focused on the business side and follow the right pitching process.
- Publisher’s Role: Traditional publishers handle marketing, distribution, and bookstore placement.
- Self vs. Traditional Publishing: Self-publishing offers more control, while traditional publishing brings wider reach and credibility.
Randy’s guidance provides a clear path for authors looking to enter the publishing world. Learn more through Author One Stop, Inc., or check out her books Crappy to Happy on Amazon.
How you lead can have a greater impact on your team’s productivity than any strategy you implement.
Amy L. Riley is a respected speaker, author, and leadership development consultant with over 20 years of experience helping leaders at all levels build more effective teams. Having worked with leading organizations like Deloitte, Cisco Systems, and Aon Hewitt, Amy shares her expertise on improving team performance by tackling behaviors that often go unnoticed.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Amy explains how leaders may unknowingly limit their team’s success and offers practical, actionable steps to overcome these challenges. Her insights focus on understanding individual learning styles, setting clear expectations, and modeling the behaviors that lead to stronger, more productive teams.
Key Takeaways:
Tackle Unseen Barriers: Leaders often overlook behaviors that hinder team success.
Understand Learning Styles: Tailoring leadership to how people learn enhances team effectiveness.
Set Clear Expectations: Defining clear goals is crucial for team productivity.
Lead by Example: Demonstrating the behaviors you want to see in your team is key to strong leadership.
For more on leadership success, check out Amy Riley’s book The Courage of a Leader onAmazon.
What if the secret to crushing it in sales is not the tactics but the energy you bring to every interaction?
Best-selling author, speaker, and sales expert Joe Nunziata, author of Spiritual Selling, has transformed countless careers by teaching the power of aligning your energy. His rise from bartending to becoming a top sales leader proves that when your energy is in sync, everything else falls into place.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Joe explains how emotions fuel your energy and why being honest with your feelings is key to aligning that energy for success—not just in sales, but in life.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, Joe’s practical insights and personal experience will give you the tools to make it happen.
Key Takeaways:
- Energy Drives Success: Your emotional state impacts your energy, which directly affects your sales performance.
- Emotions Matter: How you feel shapes your energy and the results you get.
- Honesty is Key: Being truthful with yourself about your emotions helps align your energy for better outcomes.
- Aligned Energy = Success: When your energy is in sync, success in both sales and life naturally follows.
Ready to transform how you approach sales? Tune in for Joe Nunziata’s powerful insights, and if you’re looking to learn more, check out his book Spiritual Selling on Amazon.
Mike Tighe, co-founder of Takeoff Capital, traded in managing air traffic for mastering real estate. Starting with rental properties and moving up to commercial real estate, Mike shows that with the right strategy, you can make a successful transition to a new field and thrive.
But here’s where it gets interesting: Mike doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. He breaks down affordable housing challenges in San Diego and how bad policies are making it harder for developers. Instead of just talking about problems, Mike offers real solutions—think smaller units, accessory dwellings, and savvy tax strategies to keep projects profitable.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Mike also pulls back the curtain on his approach to real estate development—from finding the right properties to raising capital and getting investors on board. Whether you’re interested in transforming rundown spaces or figuring out how to pitch deals, Mike’s got the insights you need to make it happen.
Key Takeaways:
- Real Returns: Real estate can beat traditional retirement plans hands down.
- Overcoming Obstacles: Bad policies might slow developers down, but smart strategies can turn the tide.
- Smart Development: Smaller units and tax breaks can make housing projects work.
- Deal-Making: Finding the right properties and pitching them right is key.
- Learning from Experience: Real estate has its highs and lows—learning from both is crucial.
- Networking Wins: Getting your name out there through podcasts and networking can be a game-changer.
If you’re ready to flip real estate challenges into opportunities, don’t miss this episode with Mike Tighe. It’s packed with real-world advice to take your game to the next level.
Dr. Axel Meierhoefer spills the beans on how turnkey providers do the heavy lifting—buying, renovating, and managing properties—so you can skip the headaches and focus on stacking up that real estate portfolio.
But here’s where it gets real: On this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Dr. Meierhoefer lays out the critical moves to protect your assets and shows why real estate beats the pants off other investments when it comes to control and flexibility. Ready to up your game? Head over to IdealWealthGrower.com for the full scoop.
Plus, you'll hear some real talk about the long-term benefits of owning real estate and why it’s not just about the money—it’s about building a legacy that lasts. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with insights that could be the key to your next big move in the world of real estate.
Key Takeaways:* Turnkey Providers: Simplify your entry into real estate—let the pros handle the work. * Portfolio Building: Start investing in properties and watch your wealth grow. * Asset Protection: Secure your investments with smart legal strategies. * Why Real Estate: Real estate offers stability and control. It’s a proven path to wealth.
If you’re serious about real estate success, head over to IdealWealthGrower.com and learn from Dr. Meierhoefer
Doug Thorpe, CEO of Headway Exec, doesn’t waste time with fluff. He cuts through the noise and gets right to the heart of managing a multigenerational workforce—a task that can feel like juggling knives in today’s business world. But Doug turns that challenge into your secret weapon. He’s focused on action, using each generation’s strengths to get results. His four pillars—People, Process, Product, and Performance—aren’t just corporate jargon. They’re the rock-solid foundation any business needs to survive and thrive in a cutthroat market.
On this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Doug shares real-world strategies for overcoming common business challenges. He highlights the importance of financial discipline and closely monitoring key leading indicators. He also suggests picking up Lincoln on Leadership if you’re serious about honing your leadership skills. Don’t miss Doug’s straightforward advice on building a business that’s made to last.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding and meeting the needs of different generations in the workforce is crucial for effective leadership.
- The four pillars of growth for businesses are People, Process, Product, and Performance.
- Entrepreneurs should actively seek guidance to identify and overcome the factors holding their businesses back.
- Financial discipline and a focus on leading indicators are essential for sustainable growth.
- Lincoln on Leadership is a recommended book for valuable insights on leadership principles.
If you want to dig deeper into effective leadership and business growth, take a look at Doug’s book, The Uncommon Commodity, on Amazon.
Dr. Jeffrey Magee breaks down how to handle change, helping you and your business survive and thrive in today’s fast-paced world. He highlights the importance of your personal and professional history as a foundation for tackling change and finding creative solutions. Dr. Magee is clear on AI: it’s a tool to complement our thinking, not a replacement.
But that’s not all. Dr. Magee underscores the crucial need to stay sharp in today’s fast-paced world—keeping up with learning and reading to stay ahead of the curve. He also shared valuable insights for authors about strategic marketing and why teaming up with industry leaders and focus groups to connect with your audience. And don’t forget the power of collaboration and networking—they’re the real drivers behind success, whether in business or life.
On this week’s Author Your Brand Show, Dr. Magee shares practical advice on navigating change, using AI effectively, and building lasting success.
Key Takeaways:
- Change Formation: Leverage your backstory to embrace change and uncover creative solutions.
- AI’s Role: See AI as a tool that complements human intelligence, not a replacement.
- Stay Ahead: Keep learning and reading to maintain your edge.
- Marketing for Authors: Strategic marketing, including collaboration and focus groups, helps you reach your audience.
- Power of Collaboration: Success often hinges on strong networks and partnerships.
If you want to know more, grab a copy of Dr. Magee's book DEI of TALENTification: The 11-Elements to Execution and ACHIEVEMENT of the DEI Talent Management Model for a Healthy, Sustained & Engaged Organization here: https://amzn.to/3YO1fHP
Kevin Amolsch, President of Pine Financial Group, shares his expertise in sourcing capital for real estate deals with Doug Crowe in this week’s episode of the Author Your Brand Show. They discussed the benefits of investing in Main Street over Wall Street, the value of diversifying into real estate, and the power of creative financing. Kevin recounts his experience from buying his first rental property at 21 to building a $190 million fund. They also talked about their best and worst real estate deals, offering lessons for investors.
The conversation covers the current state of the real estate market, the impact of interest rates, the market's resilience during the pandemic, and risks in the banking and commercial sectors. Kevin highlights the benefits of private lending and shares insights from his free reports.
Key Takeaways:
- Investing in Main Street Real Estate: More stable and lucrative than Wall Street.
- Creative Financing: Essential for structuring deals and negotiating terms.
- Learning from Deals: Both successes and failures provide crucial lessons.
- Private Lending Benefits: Includes common sense underwriting and higher risk-adjusted returns.
He explores the process of funding real estate projects in his book, Fund Your Flip: How to Fund Your Fix-and-Flip without Using Your Own Money on Amazon.
Stefan Rudolph shares his inspiring story of overcoming addiction and managing epilepsy, emphasizing the importance of holistic health practices and lifestyle changes in his recovery.
On the Author Your Brand Show, Stefan discussed the significance of awareness, acceptance, and understanding in making positive life changes. He highlighted the power of gratitude and a growth mindset to demonstrate how these approaches can profoundly impact one's life. Through his coaching, he has supported others with epilepsy and helped them find relief and improve their well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Holistic health and lifestyle choices are important for managing epilepsy
- Awareness, acceptance, and understanding are part of the process for positive change.
- Gratitude and a growth mindset can bring personal transformation.
He talks more about his story of awakening a positive spirit and living with passion in his book, “Thank You to the 1,000th Power”, available on Amazon.
Get your copy now: https://amzn.to/3LPcCXW
Mischa Dohler, VP of Emerging Technologies at Ericsson Inc., has been at the forefront of discussions on how AI is reshaping our world, from job markets to human creativity. Now, he joins host Doug Crowe to explore AI's profound effects on the middle class and creativity and discuss what the future holds.They explore how generative AI transforms job markets and the importance of a multifaceted approach to addressing these changes.They also cover topics like the progress of large language models, the complexities of intelligence, and the role of emotional intelligence in AI development.Takeaways:* Generative AI and Employment: Generative AI is revolutionizing middle-class employment, highlighting the need for a coordinated effort involving technology, policy, and public discourse to address these challenges effectively. * AI vs. Human Creativity: Despite AI's advancements, it still hasn't matched the depth and breadth of human creativity. This emphasizes the importance of nurturing and valuing human creativity as AI progresses. * Preparing for the AI Future: As AI evolves, it's necessary to balance technological growth with human values. Upskilling and adaptability are essential for navigating the changing landscape and maintaining human connections in various industries.
Get a copy of Mischa Dohler’s book, “Blockchains in 6G: A Standardized Approach to Permissioned Distributed Ledgers (River Publishers Series in Communications and Networking),” onAmazon.
Les Whitney, a cancer survivor who defied a 1% survival prognosis, lives each day with great enthusiasm and purpose. He follows a life philosophy based on a three-year mindset, aiming to make every moment count. His experience with cancer led to unexpected positive outcomes, such as stronger relationships and cherished moments, which have fueled his desire to make a positive impact on others.
Les emphasizes the importance of accepting the realities of cancer while staying optimistic and focusing on achievable goals. He also talks about the 'Les Whitney Award for Perseverance,' which acknowledges his significant contributions to the Vistage community and encourages others to cherish their relationships and live each day to the fullest.
Takeaways:
- Cherish each day, find joy in small moments, and stay positive.
- Build meaningful relationships and stay connected with loved ones.
- Pursue your goals and dreams with vigor, focusing on what's achievable.
Discover Les Whitney's inspiring story in "Cancer's Gifts: A Loving Journey Toward the Final Chapter," available on Amazon (https://a.co/d/dmeWiz0)
Deacon Xavier, a published author writing under a pen name, joins host Doug Crowe in today’s episode of the Author Brand Show to share his journey of creating 'The Rogue Gnome,' a children's book crafted in collaboration with his children. Deacon discusses the inspiration behind the book, the writing and publishing process, and the important role his children played in the creative process. He also talks about future projects, the impact of the book on his family, and strategies for building an audience and community for ongoing endeavors.
Takeaways:
- The importance of involving children in the creative process of writing children's books.
- The potential for collaboration with children to enhance storytelling and character development.
- The impact of creating a tangible book as a family legacy and bonding experience.
Get a copy of his book, “The Rogue Gnome”, at https://a.co/d/05Rpncc4
Join Doug Crowe and Mischa Dohler as they discuss AI’s profound effects on the middle class and creativity. They examine how generative AI is reshaping job markets and stress the need for a multifaceted approach to address these changes. The conversation also touches on the progress of large language models, the complex nature of intelligence, and the role of emotional intelligence in AI development. Looking ahead, they explore the implications of AI on human civilization and various industries.
Key Takeaways:
- Generative AI and Employment: The transformative power of generative AI on middle-class employment is a pressing issue that demands a coordinated response involving technology, policy, and public discourse to effectively address the challenges.
- AI vs. Human Creativity: While AI has made significant strides, it has yet to fully match the depth and breadth of human creativity. This underscores the enduring significance of nurturing and valuing human creativity as AI continues to advance.
- Preparing for the AI Future: As AI continues to evolve, maintaining a balance between technological growth and human values is crucial. Upskilling and agility are key for navigating the shifting landscape and ensuring the preservation of human connection in various industries.
Mischa Dohler invites everyone to check his book, "Blockchains in 6G: A Standardized Approach To Permissioned Distributed Ledgers (River Publishers Series in Communications and Networking)," available for purchase on Amazon. - https://a.co/d/0j7f1Fk0
In today’s episode of the Author Brand Show, host Doug Crowe sits down with Dr. Saju Skaria, a seasoned leader and business executive with deep expertise in information technology and global operations. Dr. Skaria discusses the relationship between technology and humanity, offering his unique insights on how Fortune 1000 companies can integrate tech innovations while keeping a human-centric focus.
Key Takeaways:
- Empathy in Leadership: Dr. Skaria, drawing on his rich experience from both the military and corporate world, underlines the crucial role of empathy and humility in leadership. These traits, honed in diverse environments, have a profound impact on team dynamics and customer relations.
- Harmonizing Technology with Humanity: Dr. Skaria shares his approach to integrating advanced technology with human connections, promoting tech to improve lives while cautioning against its potential to overshadow human interaction.
- Entrepreneurship as a Catalyst for Change: Dr. Skaria discusses his shift to entrepreneurship and philanthropy, emphasizing their roles in social contribution. He offers insights into how entrepreneurial efforts can transform society and promote global justice.
Discover more about his book, "Selected Reflections: A Transformational Journey" available on Amazon. - https://a.co/d/iwI59SK
In this insightful episode of the Author Brand Show, host Doug Crowe is joined by Karla Singson, a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur, who dives into the advantages and pitfalls of outsourcing. She stresses hiring managerial teams and specialists from the Philippines, Latin America, Estonia, Bulgaria, and South Africa. Karla recounts her own rise from her early days in the Philippines to starting her businesses. She discusses her involvement with Proximity Outsourcing and the distinct services they provide, such as role consulting and setting up fully independent remote teams. Karla offers insights on effective onboarding, crafting success metrics, and the inherent strengths Filipinos possess in client success management and creative capacities. She also provides free resources and a discount voucher for listeners eager to explore outsourcing.Key Takeaways* Outsourcing can provide numerous benefits for businesses, such as access to managerial teams and specialists from different countries. * The Philippines is a popular destination for outsourcing due to its English-speaking population and cultural values of service and honor. * When outsourcing, it is important to have clear expectations, hire specialists, and provide proper onboarding and support. * Common mistakes in outsourcing include expecting too much from one person, not knowing how to onboard effectively, and lacking communication and feedback systems. * Proximity Outsourcing offers role consulting, fully independent remote teams, and guarantees for placements, along with free resources and discounts for onboarding.
If you are eager to explore outsourcing further, Karla provides free resources and a discount voucher. Claim your free consultation today at proximityoutsourcing.com.
This Author Your Brand Show episode features an in-depth discussion on startup finance with our featured guest, Victoria Yampolsky. As a seasoned entrepreneur and corporate finance executive, Victoria shares invaluable insights and experiences from the startup ecosystem. She talks about her journey from founding The Startup Station, a platform dedicated to educating startups and small businesses on financial strategies, to her extensive roles in advisory. Listeners will gain practical strategies for navigating financial hurdles and opportunities emerging companies face.
Key Takeaways:
- The gender funding gap is a complex issue that involves biases, lack of access, and confidence gaps.
- Diverse teams generate more revenue and have better decision-making and execution.
- Both investors and founders need to actively work towards addressing the gender funding gap.
- Female founders can build confidence and resilience through mindset training and support networks.
- Regulatory changes, such as the disclosure of investment practices, can help address the gender funding gap.
- Female founders can access the Female Founder Mentor Gym program to develop their mindset and improve their fundraising abilities.
Experience the beauty of life and the universe through Victoria Yampolsky's heartfelt collection of poems, "Starlight," available now on Amazon - https://a.co/d/hGCyWgA
This week on the Author Your Brand Show, our guest Noah Healy discusses his groundbreaking technology, CDM, which aims to revolutionize the financial system and address market volatility. Healy explains how the current market system is flawed and lacks transparency. His algorithm-based solution offers a more efficient and fair method of matching supply and demand. Despite the challenges he faces in obtaining a patent for his technology, Healy is seeking partners and advocates to help launch the platform and make a positive impact on the global financial system.
Key Takeaways
- CDM is a technology developed by Noah Healy that aims to reorder the financial system and fix market volatility.
- The current market system lacks transparency and is vulnerable to manipulation, which CDM seeks to address.
- Noah Healy is facing challenges in obtaining a patent for CDM, but the technology is available as open source overseas.
- He is looking for partners and advocates to help launch CDM and make a positive impact on the global financial system.
Healy is seeking partners and advocates to join their cause. Join Healy now and be part of this transformative journey.
Contact Details:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-healy/
noahphealy@yahoo.com
http://www.coordisc.com
(434) 295-5417
In this week’s Author Your Brand Show episode, Doug Crowe converses with a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in holistic communication strategies. Renowned for integrating intuitive and scientific approaches to problem-solving, Miluna Fausch shares her insights on enhancing personal and professional communication. The discussion centers on the importance of presence and effective speech, illustrated by anecdotes from her diverse experiences in retail entrepreneurship to performing arts. Three Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Presence: Learning to refine one's presence can significantly impact personal and business relationships. Our guest emphasizes practical strategies for evolving one’s speech and overall demeanor to foster better connections.
- Integrative Approach to Problem-Solving: Combining intuitive instincts with a methodical approach can lead to innovative solutions, especially in communication and business practices.
- Versatility in Professional Experience: Our guest's diverse background, from selling grand pianos to consulting on communication strategies, illustrates the value of versatility in career development and business success.
For a comprehensive guide to mastering effective communication techniques, look no further than Miluna Fausch's book, "UPLEVEL YOUR Communication: Evolve Your Presence and Speech to Change Everything." This invaluable resource can transform your professional and personal life. Don't miss out-it's available now on Amazon. - https://a.co/d/fw1Ko7b
In this insightful episode of the Author Brand Show, host Doug Crowe is joined by Dr. Navaz Habib, an expert on the vagus nerve and author of books on the subject. Dr. Habib shares his deep understanding of how the vagus nerve serves as a key regulator of the body's internal functions, affecting everything from stress management to digestion. Throughout the conversation, they explore the nerve's extensive impact on our health and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
- Central Role of the Vagus Nerve: Dr. Habib highlights its importance in controlling inflammation and stress, essential for overall well-being.
- Breathing for Better Health: Proper diaphragmatic breathing, as opposed to chest breathing, can activate the vagus nerve and promote relaxation.
- Effective Health Practices: Techniques like cold plunges and mindful breathing are discussed as ways to boost vagus nerve function, enhancing both physical and mental resilience.
Discover more about his book, "Activate Your Vagus Nerve: Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal," available for purchase on Amazon. - https://a.co/d/f6KajCO
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe sits down with Tom Willis, an advocate for unleashing human potential through lifelong learning. Previously a classroom teacher, and now a business leader with past roles as CEO of Cornerstone and a consultant at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Willis brings a rich blend of educational and corporate experience. His transition from education to the corporate world, fueled by a personal quest for purposeful living, showcases a unique approach to leadership and organizational culture, emphasizing that personal growth is integral to team and organizational development.
Key Takeaways:
- Culture Beats Strategy: Tom Willis emphasizes that a strong organizational culture is more influential than the strategy for driving success and profitability.
- The Unseen Forces: Willis points out that unconscious behaviors and mindsets deeply influence an organization’s culture and need to be addressed for true change.
- Leadership by Example: He underscores the critical role of integrity and accountability in leadership, noting that a leader's adherence to their commitments can inspire a culture of accountability across the organization.
For a deeper dive into building exceptional cultures, check out Tom Willis' book, “The Great Engagement: How CEOs Create Exceptional Cultures”, available on Amazon. Purchase your copy here - https://a.co/d/erltibC
In this episode of the Author Brand Show, Doug Crowe interviews Dave Kerpen, a serial entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author. They discuss various topics related to delegation, entrepreneurship, and authorship. Dave shares his background and success as an entrepreneur and author. He also talks about his latest book, 'Get Over Yourself,' which focuses on delegation issues faced by entrepreneurs and small business owners. The conversation covers the importance of trust, overcoming financial constraints, and the role of fear and courage in entrepreneurship. Dave also shares insights into marketing strategies for authors and his plans for future book projects.
Key Takeaways:
- Delegation is a crucial aspect of growing a company, and entrepreneurs should overcome their fear and trust issues to delegate effectively.
- Financial constraints should not be a barrier to hiring help. There are affordable options available, such as hiring talent from platforms like Fiverr and Upwork or working with virtual assistant companies.
- Fear is a common emotion in entrepreneurship, but it should not hold entrepreneurs back. Acting in the face of fear and having the courage to take risks is essential for success.
- Building trust gradually is key to effective delegation. Starting with small tasks and allowing individuals to earn trust over time can lead to successful delegation.
Ready to transform your leadership style and achieve greater success? Grab your copy of 'Get Over Yourself: How to Lead and Delegate Effectively for More Time, More Freedom, and More Success' today! Visit https://a.co/d/4mJ8FfD.
In this episode of the Author Brands Show, Doug Crowe interviews John Ostenson, the CEO of FranBridge Consulting and bestselling author of non-food franchising. They discuss the advantages of franchising over buying an existing business, the key factors to consider when choosing a non-food franchise, and the importance of a strong leadership team. John also shares his favorite non-food franchise opportunities and offers advice for those interested in franchising.
Key Takeaways
- Franchising is a safer and better path for entrepreneurs looking to get into business ownership compared to buying an existing business.
- When choosing a non-food franchise, it is important to consider the financial model, competitive advantages, and the experience and support provided by the leadership team.
- Non-food franchises in industries like home and property services, health and wellness, and those catering to needs-based markets can offer higher margins and recession resilience.
- Investing in a franchise with an investor model, where the franchisor runs the business for you, can be a more passive and turnkey option.
- Due diligence is crucial when considering franchising, and it is recommended to read books and seek advice from experts to make informed decisions.
Grab a copy of Jon's "Non-Food Franchising: The Better Path to Business Ownership" book at https://a.co/d/5loiD34
In this enlightening episode of "The Author Brand Show," Doug Crowe delves into the intricate world of publishing with a distinguished guest from Illusion One. This conversation peels back the curtain on the evolving landscape of publishing, offering listeners a treasure trove of insights from the front lines. The discussion spans from the foundational aspects of building a compelling author brand to navigating the complexities of modern publishing avenues, providing an invaluable perspective for authors at any stage of their career.
Key Takeaways:
- Building Your Brand: A solid personal brand is key for authors wanting to connect with their audience and stand out.
- Choosing Your Platform: Insights on navigating between traditional and self-publishing to find what works best for you.
- Marketing Smarts: Tips on using social media and other modern strategies to market your book effectively.
Discover more about Connor's work at https://allusionone.com/
In this week's episode of the Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe is joined by Dr. Philip Agrios, a renowned Self-Sabotage Specialist, business consultant, and international speaker. Dr. Agrios discussed the psychology of stress and self-sabotage, revealing how stressed-out business owners and executives can remove roadblocks to their success in 24 hours or less. The secret, he shares, lies in uncovering one's Hidden Inborn Survival Trait.
With over thirty years of experience, Dr. Agrios has helped countless individuals overcome the barriers to their success. He draws from his own life's hurdles, which range from severe health challenges and financial crises to personal losses and a horrific divorce. His approach is rooted in a profound understanding of human behavior, gained from both personal experiences and extensive clinical research.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover Your Hidden Inborn Survival Trait: Learn about the unique trait that, while meant to protect you, could be the very thing holding you back from achieving your full potential.
- Switch Off the Survival Trait: Dr. Agrios outlines actionable steps to immediately switch off this trait, paving the way for wealth, health, and happiness.
- Self-Sabotage Is Not Your Fault: Learn the nature of self-sabotage and why it's a common yet surmountable obstacle on the path to success.
To learn more about how to overcome the barriers to success, visit www.TranscendNOWMasterclass.com
In this episode, Doug engages in a conversation with Gary Coxe, who has an extraordinary journey from being ostracized by his cult-influenced 'family' and battling a debt of $350,000, to amassing wealth and becoming an inspiration for many. Gary has transformed his adversities into victories, guiding individuals to transcend their past and envision futures filled with dreams. His innovative 4-Step Process has achieved remarkable results in a single session—outcomes that typically take years to accomplish. This has garnered him appearances on prominent platforms such as Fox and Friends, Inside Edition, and Dr. Phil’s The Doctors.
Key Takeaways:
- Changing Your Mental Game: Explore strategies to discard lingering, negative mindsets and rewire your thoughts towards a more optimistic and vibrant perspective.
- Making Big Moves in Business: Delve into the essence of accelerating your business growth, leapfrogging the traditional, gradual progression for rapid advancement.
- Fast-Track Your Success: Uncover the paths and tactics that enable you to achieve your objectives more swiftly than anticipated.
One of these latest bestselling books is ‘Don't Let Others Rent Space In Your Head!'
Get your copy at: https://a.co/d/iwJIdRm
In this engaging episode of The Author Your Brand Show, Doug Crowe chats with Nim Stant, the visionary behind Go All In Media. From her roots in Thailand to making waves in Phoenix, Nim's transformative journey exemplifies the essence of embracing every challenge with a "go all in" mentality. Through her work, including founding the International Impact Book Awards, Nim encourages authors and entrepreneurs to push beyond their limits.
Key Takeaways
- Nim's story showcases the essence of total dedication to one's dreams, revealing that facing challenges head-on, including a significant career change during the COVID-19 pandemic, can lead to remarkable achievements.
- She redefines the role of books, using hers not just as a product but as a cornerstone for building an extensive brand and platform, encouraging authors and entrepreneurs to see beyond traditional publishing for greater opportunities.
- Nim addresses the obstacle of perfectionism, advising that striving for progress rather than perfection is key, urging individuals to act despite imperfections, a crucial strategy for anyone aiming to excel in their domain.
Know more about the International Impact Book Awards, visit: https://internationalimpactbookawards.com/
In this episode, host Doug Crowe analyzes the booming audiobook industry and how writers can leverage this medium to boost their earnings and influence. He packs the show with practical tips for established authors and first-timers alike, stressing audiobooks’ growing importance in publishing. Crowe reviews the benefits of audiobooks and the process of creating them, as well as smart promotional strategies and how to turn audio content into brand lift and revenue flow. Whether deliberating doing your own narration or hiring a pro, mapping your manuscript for audio success, deploying audiobooks in your marketing mix, or understanding rights management, Crowe hands authors the blueprint for capitalizing on audiobook expansion.
Key Takeaways:
- Assessing if audiobooks are right for you based on your genre, content type, and goals
- Deciding whether to self-narrate or hire a professional voice actor
- Optimizing manuscripts for an audio format to create a compelling listening experience
- Leveraging audiobooks as lead magnets and repurposing content across marketing channels
- Understanding the importance of retaining IP rights for flexibility and recurring revenue
- Finding the right production partners to handle technical aspects and distribution
Join Doug Crowe on The Author Your Brand Show for an inspiring episode filled with insider tips on becoming a TEDx speaker. Aspiring authors and speakers won't want to miss this invaluable guidance from an expert in the field. Discover the competitive nature of TEDx applications and learn strategies to enhance your chances of stepping onto the prestigious TEDx stage. From professional coaching to leveraging smaller venues for practice, this episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to amplify their message.
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Professional assistance is key: Given the competitive nature of TEDx, seeking professional help can significantly enhance your application.
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Patience and preparation: Apply to the best stages and start preparing early. Don't rush the process – quality takes time.
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Utilize all resources: Take advantage of free training, speaker's bureaus, and influencer databases to build your platform.
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Leverage LinkedIn: Use Doug's unique LinkedIn influencer program tailored to authors and speakers for building connections and business opportunities.
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Join Authors of Impact: Access a wealth of resources, from TEDx training to media connections, and enjoy the benefits of the community and the potential for exposure to over 100,000 business owners.
Doug's message is clear: Build your bridges, connect with the right people, and dig your well before you're thirsty. With these insights and the upcoming Authors of Impact membership, authors and speakers can unlock new opportunities and reach their goals of becoming a TEDx speaker.
Doug Crowe provides invaluable insights into assessing a book's impact beyond just sales numbers. In an oversaturated publishing landscape, he outlines critical strategies for authors to effectively track their book's success.
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Success Metrics Beyond Sales: While book sales are important, Crowe emphasizes broader markers like brand building, business growth, and speaking opportunities for nonfiction authors.
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Leading vs. Lagging Indicators: Leading indicators like promotional consistency and engagement foreshadow success. Lagging sales metrics alone don't provide the complete picture.
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Consistency Counts: Regular cross-channel promotion builds crucial awareness, trust, and readership over time. Consistent outreach boosts visibility.
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Know Your Reader: Authors should address readers' pain points directly, not overtly sell their book. Share expertise through stories that resonate with your audience.
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Adapt Outreach: Regularly assess data, tailor strategies, and outreach personally. Coupling brand-building with personalized connection optimizes engagement.
Crowe provides indispensable direction for measuring book influence beyond sales. He highlights key strategies to unlock profound insights into an author's audience and growth opportunities.
In this information-packed 20-minute podcast episode of the Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe, an expert in the field, provides comprehensive rapid training to help authors understand their book publishing options and make the best choice. He explains that "publishing" today is more about distribution and marketing than just printing.
Doug outlines the pros and cons of some of the most popular publishing models: traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. He stresses the importance of considering control, revenue, and ideal outcomes when choosing the right path for you and your book.
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Traditional publishing means giving up your copyright and intellectual property for a small advance and low royalties.
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Self-publishing through Amazon allows authors to retain ownership and get 35-70% royalties but has less prestige.
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Hybrid publishing provides services like editing and design for a fee, with higher royalties than traditional but less control.
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New decentralized publishing like Gratis allows authors 100% royalties and ownership with no fees.
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Regardless of publishing method, authors must still handle their own marketing and connecting with readers.
This Rapid Training delivers clarity to authors on their publishing options and empowers them to make the best choice for their book and goals.
In this episode of The Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe and guest Mike O'Meara get into the nitty-gritty of apartment investing, commercial real estate, and some issues to watch out for with crowdfunding. Mike shares invaluable insights into the methods and principles behind successful real estate investment, emphasizing the importance of direct communication and attention to investors' needs and criteria.
Key Takeaways:
- Invest carefully - understand the landscape before jumping in.
- Know exactly what you're investing in - don't just "coupon clip."
- Communicate directly - it's more efficient than impersonal industry approaches.
- Avoid crowdfunding risks like lack of transparency.
- Listen to investors and stick to their criteria to build trust.
GUEST BIO:
Mike O'Meara is a veteran of commercial real estate and apartment investing. With decades of experience under his belt, he's an expert guide for new and seasoned investors in the complex world of real estate. Mike is dedicated to integrity and clear communication so investors make informed, confident decisions. He's the author of the bestseller "Fearless Apartment Investing: Escape the Rollercoaster of Market Volatility," a comprehensive guide for those just starting in real estate investment. Explore more about Fearless Apartment Investing at https://a.co/d/2DdzxoF
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On this episode of The Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe interviews Chris Trammell, an expert who helps authors successfully launch and monetize their books. They discuss key strategies authors should implement when launching a book in order to generate interest, connect with readers, and drive sales.
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Chris Trammell has a diverse background that fuels his expertise in helping authors bring their books to life. He's worked as a wildlife educator, exotic animal trainer, curriculum writer, and assisted spiritual leaders with building their online brands. Chris created The Author Launchpad program to help authors package, launch, and scale their expertise for greater income, impact, and influence.
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Go live pre-launch. Share your book's content online via lives and summaries to build an audience.
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Speak to clubs/groups. Refine your message based on audience feedback.
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Work with a coach. Get support to improve your launch performance.
Chris believes each person has a gift and message to share. His program helps authors successfully bring their expertise to the world.
Learn more at https://www.christrammellcoaching.com/.
Laura Fox joins host Doug Crowe to discuss her career as a ghostwriter and the unique skills involved in writing books. She accidentally fell into ghostwriting when a client asked if she could turn their disorganized notes into a manuscript. Laura found she enjoyed the creativity and anonymity of capturing another author's voice.
Laura focuses on uplifting topics like spiritual, health, and business leadership books. Her process involves at least one in-depth interview per chapter to understand the author's background and philosophy. Then, she drafts a chapter a week, followed by revising the full draft together with the author. Laura recommends vetting potential clients' commitment to finishing their book, as rushed timelines rarely produce quality results. You can connect with Laura about ghostwriting services through her website, https://www.gurusghost.com/
In this episode of The Author Your Brand podcast, host Doug Crowe interviews Steve Duke, an entrepreneur, business advisor, and author. They discuss the importance of exit strategy planning for business owners and common pitfalls to avoid.
Steve emphasizes being prepared for unplanned exits, which account for 50% of transitions. He advises monitoring the bottom line over the top line, avoiding over dependence on the owner, key employees, or major customers. Steve recommends replacing yourself early and cross-training staff as a backup. He suggests assessing your situation to identify risks but notes planning does not have to mean imminent exit implementation. Steve shares a story of an owner who grew too fast by overly focusing on sales, ran out of cash, and went out of business. He highlights that even small businesses can apply strategies like process documentation. Steve advocates working with an advisor to evaluate your company's value and opportunities objectively. The key takeaway is that strategic planning is crucial to maximize value for a future exit.
Learn more about Steve and his dynamic book, "Failure To Exit! Build Your Valuable Business" at https://bexsi.clickfunnels.com/failure-to-exit
In this special episode of The Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe is joined by LeNae Goolsby, co-founder of Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center. The duo dives deep into the transformative power of hormones in achieving optimal health and how their decline impacts us as we age. From discussing the necessity of comprehensive hormone assessments to exploring the effects of alcohol on metabolism, this episode serves as a guide to personalized health optimization and the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet.
LeNae and Trip Goolsby, MD, are not just the brains behind Infinite Health but also best-selling authors and speakers featured in top publications like Brainz Magazine, MindBodyGreen.com, and Entrepreneur.com. Their book "Think and Live Longer," along with their precision-medicine practice, has been instrumental in helping thousands transform their health and lives. Don't miss this enlightening conversation. To learn more, get a complimentary discovery call with Your Infinite Health by visiting https://www.yourinfinitehealth.com or access their revolutionary book, Think & Live Longer at https://a.co/d/aiNBpIa. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe sits down with Dr. Patrick McLaughlin, a seasoned chiropractor, serial entrepreneur, and visionary. With a career spanning decades and diverse business ventures, including owning 50 Great Clips franchises, Dr. McLaughlin's expertise extends beyond chiropractic care and into intentional life alignment. Drawing from his experiences in both business and personal development, he shares his insights on achieving "Life Alignment" through a structured framework comprising six key steps: passion, mission, vision, action, progression, and jubilation. Dr. McLaughlin's upcoming book and online curriculum aim to empower individuals with the tools and exercises needed to recalibrate their lives, align actions with core values, and ultimately become the best versions of themselves. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on transformation, purpose, and the art of living in alignment with your values.
Know more about "Life Alignment" directly from Dr. Patrick at drpatmclaughlin@gmail.com
Step into the enlightening world of communication and empathy on "The Author Your Brand Show" hosted by Doug Crowe. In this episode, join host Doug Crowe in a captivating conversation with Ariel Halevi, co-founder of Vayomar and author of "You're Not Moving Slow Enough" (2016). Explore a diverse array of topics, from countering human biases and political polarization to the profound impact of media on perception. Ariel introduces his thought-provoking book, which delves into the art of slowing down to truly listen and comprehend, ultimately enhancing our interactions. The dialogue dives deep into the significance of empathy in tackling global challenges and effectively navigating the complexities of technological advancements, including AI. Ariel unveils his visionary concept of an "anti-bias industry" designed to combat media biases, and the conversation concludes with a reflection on the potential positive outcomes of AI, all while underscoring empathy as an essential solution for today's intricate issues. Gain insights into Ariel's rich background, his co-founding role at Vayomar, and the valuable methodologies developed to bolster organizational capabilities. Don't miss this engaging episode as Ariel Halevi brings his expertise to the forefront, revealing the transformative power of emotional intelligence in communication and influence.
Get a copy of "You're Not Moving Slow Enough" at
https://a.co/d/7Zma8R3
Learn more about Vayomar and its offerings at
https://vayomar.com/
Join us in this insightful episode of the Author Your Brand Show with Alan Stein, the founder of Kadima Career, as he shares his expertise on career advancement strategies and networking insights. Alan's mission is to accelerate 1 million careers by 2040, and he knows what it takes to land great jobs at top companies like Google, Apple, Microsoft, and more. Throughout his illustrious career, Alan made a profound discovery – the pervasive presence of bias and inefficiency in the hiring practices of various companies. Even individuals with impeccable qualifications often faced being ghosted or unfairly rejected from roles without valid reasons. Despite the rhetoric around diversity, the corporate landscape remained far from equitable. This realization motivated Alan to develop a systematic solution – The GROWTH Framework – that empowers individuals to overcome these hindrances, secure positions in top-tier companies, and foster generational wealth.
Know how to leverage referrals, build strong relationships, and negotiate compensation effectively to boost your chances of securing high-paying roles. Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to switch careers, Alan's practical advice will guide you on your path to success. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to supercharge your career prospects!
Learn more about Kadima Careers at https://kadimacareers.com/
Join us in this riveting episode of The Author Your Brand Podcast with Mark Michael, the visionary CEO of DevHub. Mark shares his strategic roadmap to success, which included leading DevHub through crucial funding rounds and making a significant acquisition of Brickwork Software.
Under Mark's leadership, DevHub partnered with big-name Fortune 1000 companies and innovated location-based strategies to boost their clients' digital presence. He discusses how brands can harness the power of their websites to scale and grow.
Tune in for a glimpse into the realm of digital platforms, from corporate sites to microsites, and learn from Mark's experiences and strategies in cultivating partnerships and fostering growth.
Learn more about Devhub at https://www.devhub.com/
In this series of discussions, George shares his journey as a best-selling author, describing his book's impact on promoting present fatherhood and mental health. He expresses gratitude for the support received throughout the process and credits the success to effective promotion, leading to media opportunities like a TEDx talk and features in magazines. George discusses his foundation's mission to help fathers become more present in their children's lives. The conversation touches on personal growth, the significance of fatherhood, and the role of mental health in his life. Doug, his publisher, is praised for his unwavering belief in George's story and dedication to the project. The discussion ends on a positive note, with light-hearted banter about staying in shape and future plans for potential collaborations with Netflix and other studios.
Download the The Present Dad at https://a.co/d/90wdZvd
Know more about George's foundation, visit https://thepresentdad.com/
In this episode, we have a special guest, Gordon Sumner, PhD, the President & CEO of Veterans Moving Forward. As a decorated combat veteran and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Dr. Sumner brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the conversation. Veterans Moving Forward is a nonprofit organization that provides service and emotional support dogs to veterans free of charge. Driven by their mission to improve the lives of veterans with physical and mental disabilities, Veterans Moving Forward has been transforming lives through their specialized training programs.
In this inspiring discussion, Dr. Sumner shares heartwarming stories of veterans who have been positively impacted by their service dogs. He also sheds light on the critical role of funding and support for nonprofits like Veterans Moving Forward, emphasizing the power of small donations and the potential to make a significant difference. Tune in to learn more about the incredible work being done by Dr. Sumner and his team at Veterans Moving Forward and discover how you can get involved and support their cause.
Join host Doug Crowe on The Author Your Brand Show as he welcomes special guest Joe Pici, the renowned sales expert and recipient of the prestigious #1 sales trainer ranking by Global Guru's. In this engaging episode, Joe shares his valuable insights on the importance of consultative sales and the key differences between transactional and rapport-building approaches. Discover how to navigate the challenges of transitioning from a founder to hiring salespeople and the significance of accountability in sales management. Joe also recommends the must-read book "How I Went from Failure to Success in Selling" by Frank Bettger as a powerful resource for sales professionals. Plus, don't miss out on a special gift—an exclusive free masterclass on the nine essentials of sales success. See the links and information below.
Tune in to The Author Your Brand Show for a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies from Joe Pici, the sales guru empowering individuals and companies to achieve extraordinary sales results.
Website: www.PiciandPici.com
Visit www.sellmorevirtually.com
In this episode of The Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe welcomes Scott Schilling, a renowned Media Host, Executive Coach, and International Trainer/Speaker. With over 35 years of diverse experience in coaching, sales, marketing, and training, Schilling brings a unique perspective to help corporations, business owners, entrepreneurs, and individuals thrive.
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Sharing the Stage with Giants: Scott Schilling has spoken at more than 3,000 live events alongside influential figures like General Colin Powell, Suze Orman, Jack Canfield, Les Brown, Steven Forbes, and former first lady Laura Bush. His dynamic presentations have resulted in millions of dollars in product sales through infomercials, live events, and stage selling.
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Expertise Across Industries: As an internationally accomplished and captivating presenter, Scott has engaged hundreds of thousands of attendees from various industries. His wealth of knowledge and expertise resonates across the airwaves, stages, boardrooms, podiums, and print.
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Results-Driven Executive Coaching: Scott is highly sought-after as an Executive Coach and Business Expert due to his ability to produce remarkable results. He has propelled a client's business from approximately $8 million to nearly $100 million in annual revenue within just six years.
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Inspiring Life Purpose: Scott Schilling's life purpose is to inspire and empower others to serve humanity by living their life's purpose with spirit, love, and joy. His passion for making a positive impact drives his work and interactions with individuals and organizations.
Access Scott’s Book, “THAT SUCKS - WHAT NOW?: Real-World Solutions for Getting Through What You're Going Through” at https://a.co/d/eNMBlYh
Join host Doug Crowe in an insightful conversation with Jason Scott, the founder of 120VC and a true anti-thought leader, on the latest episode of "The Author Your Brand Show" podcast. J. Scott's remarkable journey from the streets of Los Angeles to becoming a Naval Rescue Swimmer has shaped his perspective on leadership and success. Through his company, 120VC, J. Scott helps individuals, leaders, and teams achieve meaningful results by challenging conventional approaches and embracing new ways of working. Discover the power of actions over words and the importance of empowering others to reach their full potential. Learn from J. Scott's experiences with renowned organizations like DirecTV, Trader Joe’s, and Sony Pictures, and gain insights into his bestselling books, "It’s Never Just Business: It’s About People" and "The Irreverent Guide to Project Management, An Agile Approach to Enterprise Project Management." Don't miss this episode as J. Scott shares his transformative approach to change and leadership.
Learn more about 120VC at https://120vc.com/
Access his bestselling book, It's Never Just Business: It's about People at https://a.co/d/fABVFjB
In this episode of The Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe engages in a thought-provoking conversation with J. Scott, a real-life anti-hero who proves that actions speak louder than words. With a background shaped by challenging experiences and his time as a Navy rescue swimmer, J. Scott founded 120VC to help people, leaders, and teams achieve meaningful goals. Drawing from his extensive experience leading global transformational efforts for renowned organizations, J. Scott shares universal truths about optimizing results and driving change. He emphasizes the importance of empowering team members to define and achieve their own success, highlighting the role of leaders in fostering a culture of experimentation and innovative approaches to work.
With two Amazon-bestselling books, a sought-after keynote speaker, and the founder of the Transformational Leadership Academy, J. Scott is dedicated to mentoring and training the next generation of leaders.
Don't miss this enlightening episode as J. Scott and Doug explore the transformative power of actions, effective leadership, and creating meaningful jobs in today's ever-evolving business landscape.
Welcome to the Author Your Brand Show! In this episode, Doug Crowe interviews Cindy Metzler, a passionate marketer and PR veteran. Cindy shares her expertise in helping individuals and companies build their brands, secure press coverage, and make a meaningful impact. With experience working with thought-leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and tech startups, Cindy offers valuable insights on making stories newsworthy, positioning oneself as an expert source, and the importance of being available for media opportunities. She emphasizes the value of building relationships with journalists. She encourages individuals to take charge of their PR efforts, showcasing the media's willingness to support local businesses and positive initiatives. Visit ommmedia.com, Cindy’s agency, to explore her work further.
Join Doug and Cindy as they unravel the strategies and mindset needed to master the art of effective PR and leave a lasting impression on your audience.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe interviews Paul Comfort, SVP & Chief Customer Officer for Modaxo Americas, a leading transit technology company. Paul, a renowned expert in public transportation, shares his wealth of knowledge as a former CEO of Baltimore's Maryland Transit Administration and the host of the Transit Unplugged podcast and TV show. They discuss the challenges faced by the transit industry during COVID-19, increased federal support, zero-fare transit, and the importance of equity and inclusion, particularly for low-income individuals and people with disabilities.
Paul's extensive experience and unique perspective shed light on the evolving landscape of public transportation, considering the rise of ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft. He emphasizes the need to prioritize public transportation as a national essential, supporting vital jobs and societal needs. Don't miss this captivating conversation with Paul Comfort, a distinguished attorney, author, keynote speaker, and recipient of the prestigious AASHTO President's Award.
Visit https://paulcomfort.org/ to learn more about Paul and his work, and stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions on the Author Your Brand Show hosted by Doug Crowe.
Join host Doug Crowe in an insightful conversation with Anthony Wall, founder and president of Noēsis. As a non-profit organization dedicated to human sustainability, Noēsis explores the impact of evolutionary influences on modern behavior.
In this episode, Anthony shares his journey from a liberal arts education in Philadelphia to a successful career in the financial services industry. However, his passion for understanding humankind led him to establish Noēsis in 2019. Through educational videos, Wall highlights the paradoxical nature of primitive compulsions, which once protected humans but now hinder their path to a sustainable future. Wall encourages listeners to unravel negative patterns by understanding ancient triggers and fostering unity and empathy. He introduces Noēsis' initiative, which strives to preserve humanity and promote well-being.
Visit https://noesisproject.com/ to learn more about Noēsis and their impactful work.
Explore the captivating world of human behavior, evolutionary influences, and the journey towards a sustainable future with Anthony Wall on the Author Your Brand Show.
Join our host, Doug Crowe, as he engages Jeremy in a candid conversation about the importance of embracing failure and learning from it. Jeremy shares invaluable insights and lessons learned from his personal experiences, including his encounter with the 2008 financial crisis as a real estate developer and his recent business setbacks.
Throughout the episode, Jeremy challenges the conventional notion of sticking to a rigid plan, emphasizing the significance of adaptability and seizing unforeseen opportunities. He shares captivating stories from his own life, including a difficult decision to turn down a lucrative business offer due to his personal values and the profound lessons that followed.
Discover how Jeremy's entrepreneurial journey led him to build Delk Enterprises, a diversified VC fund with holdings in various industries, including biotech & healthcare, consumer brands, technology, building materials, and real estate development.
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or someone seeking inspiration and practical wisdom, this episode is a must-listen. Jeremy's remarkable story serves as a reminder that while great times don't last forever, neither do the truly bad ones.
For more information about Jeremy Delk, visit his website at https://jeremydelk.com/. Be sure to grab a copy of his forthcoming book, "Without a Plan: A Memoir of Unbound Action and Failing My Way to Success," available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/i5T9WRv.
Join host Doug Crowe as he engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Rand McClain, a leading expert in regenerative medicine, on The Author Your Brand Show. Discover the fascinating world of healthspan and the transformative potential of stem cell therapy. Dr. McClain shares his expertise, highlighting the benefits of stem cells in reversing concussion damage and empowering listeners to become proactive health advocates.
In this episode, Dr. McClain emphasizes the importance of taking control of one's health and staying informed about the latest medical advancements. He explores the promising field of stem cell therapy, discussing the extraction of autologous stem cells from fat tissue for future use. Uncover the impact of stem cell therapy on Dr. McClain's personal health journey, including his experiences in Panama and Costa Rica.
Dr. McClain also discusses recent legal challenges to the FDA's classification of stem cells as pharmaceuticals and the changing regulatory environment surrounding stem cell therapy in the US. This decision expands the country's options for stem cell therapy.
Tune in to this enlightening episode of "The Author Your Brand Show" to gain insights into healthspan, the remarkable potential of stem cell therapy, and how you can take charge of your own health journey.
Website: https://drrandmcclain.com/
Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better (https://a.co/d/6vR9flS)
In a lively podcast interview hosted by Doug Crowe, Richard Blank, founder and operator of Costa Rica's Call Center (CCC), a thriving call center in Costa Rica, shares his passion for surfing, bilingualism, and the challenges of operating a call center in a global market. Richard explains the high-quality services his call center provides to clients across North America, Central America, and Europe, emphasizing the importance of bilingual, college-educated agents dedicated to specific campaigns.
The conversation then turns to the benefits and drawbacks of non-voice omnichannel support, as Doug and Richard discuss the value of personal engagement when it comes to creating a rapport with customers that extends beyond the immediate transaction. This interview will be relevant to anyone interested in call center operations, customer support, and building lasting customer relationships.
Learn more about Costa Rica's Call Center at https://costaricascallcenter.com/en/costa-ricas-call-center-2/
Stress Free Investing by Charlie Wessel is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to build wealth through smart investment strategies. In this audiobook, Wessel breaks down complex investment concepts into easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced investors alike.
The book starts with an introduction that addresses common concerns and questions investors may have, such as how to navigate the overwhelming abundance of investment choices in the market and protect oneself from unnecessary risk. Wessel then introduces the concept of "passive income" and how Cordell Capital, a leading investment firm, focuses on multi-family investment properties to generate passive income for their clients.
Wessel goes on to explain the importance of goal setting in investment, traditional investment opportunities, and risk management. He delves into alternative assets and real estate as an investment, comparing real estate to stocks and providing insights on different types of real estate properties. He also highlights the advantages of investing in multi-unit apartment buildings and why passive income is downturn resistant.
The audiobook also covers common mistakes to avoid in investing, such as fear-based and herd investing, and provides guidance on what to look for in a brokerage firm. Wessel introduces Cordell Capital as the easy way to invest in real estate, focusing on providing personalized attention to clients and maximizing their net worth.
With a clear and concise writing style, Stress Free Investing is a practical and informative guide that equips listeners with the knowledge and strategies to build wealth through stress-free investing. Whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your investment portfolio, this audiobook is a valuable resource for achieving your financial goals.
Doug Crowe gets up close and personal with Professor Pete Alexander, president of the Office Plants by Everything Grows, a San Francisco-based interior landscaping firm. Learn about the unique challenges facing businesses in this competitive industry as they bring nature indoors!
Pete has taken the journey from a failing business to one of successful growth through his unique interior plantscapes, giving offices an aesthetically pleasing vibe and improved air quality. Bringing more than just landscaping knowledge, he is also certified in laughter yoga and shares his insights on stress relief techniques such as this plus visualization. He encourages incorporating these activities into daily life for enduring benefits - something we could all use!
Take advantage of this episode, as Pete promises to share quick and easy ways to reduce stress in just 60 seconds or two minutes.
Learn more about Office Plants by Everything Grows at https://officeplants.com/
Access Professor Pete's best-selling book, "Lighten Your Day: Fast, Easy and Effective Stress Relief for When Sh*t Happens" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1072704994
In this episode, we sit down with award-winning content writer and editor for cruelty-free businesses, Sandra Namoto to discuss veganism and its increasing popularity among young consumers.
Sandra shares her experience of becoming a vegan, which was a long and slow process of elimination that started in 2007. She emphasizes that veganism aims to eliminate the use of animal products as much as possible and extends beyond just the food we eat to clothing and household items.
Sandra also offers valuable insights into how businesses can effectively market to the growing vegan population. She explains that the extent to which veganism is emphasized in marketing campaigns varies from business to business and highlights the importance of understanding the needs and values of the vegan community.
As an author, Sandra has written two books: "The Only Public Relations Guide You'll Ever Need" (https://a.co/d/445XS0w) and "Vegan Marketing Success Stories" (https://a.co/d/0PfpLin). She also shares how she successfully launched her books through a solid marketing campaign with a 90-day strategy, including daily social posts, weekly blogs, and weekly newsletters.
Listen to this insightful conversation to learn more about Sandra's journey as a vegan, her tips for marketing to the vegan population, and her successful book launch strategies. You can find more information about Sandra and her books at https://www.sandranomoto.com/.
Join us for an insightful episode of the Author Your Brand Show, featuring Dr. Cheryl Lentz, a renowned professor, author, and publisher with a remarkable 26 writing awards under her belt. Dr. Lentz shares her unique perspective on turning failure into success and how she transformed the academic publishing industry by allowing authors to own their copyright and distribution rights. Through her personal experiences, Dr. Lentz emphasizes the significance of taking responsibility for one's actions and not dwelling on past mistakes. She also encourages her students to engage in the legacy exercise to determine their contribution to the world.
Don't miss out on Dr. Lentz's latest project, The Refractive Thinker, a trademark series catering to doctoral scholars scheduled to launch in April. Hear the importance of altruism and how it plays a vital role in helping individuals achieve their goals.
Tune in to this must-listen episode of the Author Your Brand Show!
To reach Dr. Cheryl Lentz for information on refractive thinking, professional editing, or guest speaking, please visit her websites: http://www.DrCherylLentz.com or e-mail: drcheryllentz@gmail.com
On the Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe interviews Bo Short, a renowned speaker, author, and mentor for executives. Short shares his insights on mentoring versus coaching and the importance of developing a personal vision and taking action to drive an organization's culture.
Bo also discusses his online leadership and mentoring program, 5 Power Principles, which includes guidance on cleaning out toxic influences and developing leadership skills. He emphasizes that while some aspects of leadership may be innate, leadership skills can be taught and mentored.
About the Guest:
Bo Short has extensive experience in strategic leadership and executive acumen, which he uses to help people understand how to compete in the global marketplace. He has also made significant contributions to the non-profit sector, launching the Office of Strategic Partner Relations for the American Red Cross and serving on committees for organizations such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He has also led the formation of the Strom Thurmond Boys and Girls Club Leadership Institute at Clemson. Short has been recognized for his contributions, receiving the Courageous Citizen Award from KIDS, Inc. and being featured in business magazines and media outlets such as Oprah, Focus on the Family, and Dateline NBC.
Learn more about the 5 Power Principles at http://bit.ly/40hnPWV.
This week on The Author Your Brand Show, host Doug Crowe sits down with financial advisor Jeff Bernier to discuss the challenges of financial planning in midlife. With over 30 years of experience providing personalized financial advice, Jeff shares his insights on how to achieve financial confidence and joy by finding clarity in your money and meaning journey. Jeff's new book, The Money & Meaning Journey: A Guide to Clarity, Financial Confidence, and Joy, provides a roadmap for individuals and families to discover what matters most and create a plan that aligns with their values. Along with discussing his book, Jeff also provides valuable insights on investing in a volatile economic environment and the importance of evidence-based investing.
Don't miss this episode with Jeff Bernier, founder of TandemGrowth Financial Advisors, LLC. The Money & Meaning Journey: A Guide to Clarity, Financial Confidence, and Joy is available at https://a.co/d/bH8xClR.
This week's podcast episode is a must listen for anyone looking to achieve success. Our guest, Brady Bryan, shares invaluable insights into the importance of resilience, grit, and mentorship in reaching your goals. He emphasizes that successful people know their worth and understand when to let go of certain tasks to make room for growth and scale.
As the conversation unfolds, we take a deeper look at the transition from solopreneurship to managing a team and discuss the difference between growth and scale. Additionally, we explore how AI and chat GPT technology can be leveraged to automate tasks and even make legal decisions. Brady shares his thoughts on an exciting new tool that promises to increase its power 10,000-fold with the release of version 2.0.
As the conversation shifts to the future, we explore the potential of AI and robotics becoming sentient, leaving our listeners with plenty of food for thought.
Brady's latest book, "The Millionaires You Went To High School With: Uncommon Wealth from Common People," is a must-read for anyone looking to learn from the stories of normal people who have achieved financial success through hard work and creativity. The book can be downloaded and purchased at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSV2PTNR. Brady extends an invitation to our listeners to pick up a copy and gain valuable insights into achieving their goals.About the Guest:Brady Bryan is a licensed attorney in California and Texas and the founder of BRAYN Consulting. This powerhouse team is composed of lawyers, engineers, and accountants hailing from Big-4 and other national consulting firms. Prior to founding BRAYN in 2010. Brady worked for Deloitte. He also spent several years doing indigent defense work.
Join host Doug Crowe on this week's episode of the Author Your Brand Show as he talks to certified global life, love, trauma recovery, and mindset coach Riana Milne. With her advanced certifications in clinical trauma and addictions and her number one bestselling books, Riana shares her knowledge on healing from trauma and achieving successful relationships.
The conversation delves into different types of traumas and how to heal from them through meditation and music therapy. Riana also emphasizes the importance of emotional health and consciousness in sustaining healthy relationships. With her five F's of an emotionally healthy relationship, she highlights the importance of a solid foundation, flexibility, fidelity, and integrity.
Listeners are encouraged to visit Riana's website for free downloads and check out her YouTube channel, with over 115 shows and 250 recordings on life and love. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Riana Milne on healing from trauma and achieving successful relationships.
Website: https://RianaMilne.com
Podcast: https://www.LessonsinLifeandLove.com
Riana’s flow page: https://flow.page/rianamilne
FB: https://www.facebook.com/CoachRianaMilne
LOVE Beyond Your Dreams: https://a.co/d/bzpkDOD
Are you curious about what sets successful startups apart from those that fail? In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, Doug Crowe interviews Eric Johnson, founder and CEO of Terminally Tourmaline Networks, to gain insights from his extensive experience in the startup world. Johnson, who has invested in more than 50 startups and served on the boards of profit and nonprofit organizations, shares his expertise on what he believes is the key element that can make or break a company.
On the program, Johnson also discusses his early interest in technology and his experiences as a startup founder, including the difficulties he had while launching his own consulting business. Listeners will gain valuable insights from this seasoned entrepreneur and investor, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the startup world.
About the Guest
Eric Johnson is an angel investor, author, co-founder and CEO of Tourmaline Networks. He holds a B.S. in engineering from Harvey Mudd College and an M.S.E.E. from San Diego State University. Johnson has served on boards of profit and non-profit organizations. To learn more about him, visit https://www.wthisaneconomy.com/ and follow him on Twitter at @EricJohnsonWTH.
In this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, our guest Christyann Kanooble, aka C.A., shares her journey as an author, comedian, podcaster, single mom, and business owner of the Mentally Killed Project. Christyann's approach to life is all about living it to the fullest and embracing sexuality in all its forms. She discusses her lifestyle as a "hoe" and the extensive application process that her roster members go through, including signing NDAs and addressing potential jealousy issues.
Christyann's book, Hoe Handbook, is also discussed, which covers topics such as confidence, establishing a good rapport with people, and avoiding negative energy. Communication and seduction in relationships are highlighted as important aspects of sexuality, and she encourages people to send selfies to track their progress towards a positive attitude.
The speakers also touch on the need for more education on sex and how it can help people who are struggling in this area. They remind listeners that there is no guidebook for living life and that talking about sex is becoming more accepted as people stand up for what they believe in.
Learn how to stop all fights and arguments forever with three simple steps based on brain science from award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and mediator Douglas Noll. Hear his inspiring story of a divorced couple who spent $83,000 each in attorney's fees on an $18,000 problem that led him to create this technique. Plus, learn how to have a calm conversation with a politically polarized person and become emotionally competent in any situation.
Douglas has 28 years of experience as a trial lawyer before earning his master's degree in peacemaking and complex studies. He is an adjunct law professor at the Caruso School of Law at Pepperdine University, where they teach a course in decision-making under conflict. In addition, he is an award-winning author, teacher, trainer, and mediator.
His fourth book, De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less, can be purchased from Amazon (https://amz.run/6OTK) and is now available in four languages.
Douglas is also the co-founder of Prison of Peace and creator of the Noll Effect Labeling System.
Download Douglas's free book about de-escalation and purchase his book and video course at https://dougnoll.com/.
This week on the Author Your Brand Show, Melo Calarco will explore the topic of mindfulness and meditation to combat burnout. Burnout is a widespread issue faced by many individuals, particularly those with hectic schedules and high-pressure careers. It can be challenging to prioritize self-care, but incorporating simple self-care practices into your daily routine can help prevent burnout and maintain energy levels. Recognizing the signs of burnout is the first step in overcoming it.
As a certified mindfulness and performance coach, Melo has the unique ability to bring out the best in individuals and companies. His results-driven approach is based on over 25 years of experience and incorporates principles of neuroscience, mindfulness, human behavior, leadership training, and other cutting-edge tools to promote self-awareness, clarity, focus, and ultimately success. Melo's expertise in managing challenging and stressful situations, as well as building mental resilience and overcoming adversity, stems from his extensive travels, including cycling and trekking over 30,000 km around the world on a mountain bike.
Do you want to achieve success and manifest your dreams?
If so, you may be interested in learning how to use hypnosis and the Law of Attraction to do just that. In today’s episode, Victoria M. Gallagher explains how one can break out from the complaining cycle by becoming specific about what they want in life and reframing their thoughts into positive ones. She describes why hypnosis is necessary to retrain the brain, and answers a question about whether everyone can get into a hypnotic state or not.
Victoria Gallagher, the author of Practical Law of Attraction, joined the Author Your Brand Show to discuss the eight manifesting conditions that can help people make their dreams come true.
About Victoria:
Victoria is a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best-selling author, an international speaker, a life success coach, and a renowned authority on the Law of Attraction. She has dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty aligned with their dreams through her effective meditative recordings and online courses. Through her podcast, The Power of Your Mind, she exudes her passion for inspiring listeners with influential guests in the areas of self-development, mindset, discipline & habits, entrepreneurship, wealth, and relationships.
Get your copy of Practical Law of Attraction: Align Yourself with the Manifesting Conditions and Successfully Attract Your Desires here https://a.co/d/bWLQq5a
Join Les Whitney, author of Cancer's Gifts, as he shares his journey with cancer and how it has inspired him to push through difficult times. He discusses the importance of acceptance and presence when living with cancer and how friends can best support someone going through a serious illness. Learn about the power of empathy and understanding in this inspiring conversation.
In January 2019, Les was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour and incurable stage 4 lung cancer. Les’s new book, Cancer’s Gifts: A loving Journey Towards the Final Chapter, documents his experiences through brain surgery, radiation and 64+ chemo sessions in a real yet upbeat manner. Les shares many of the learnings he experienced about living a good life for the rest of his life. Les inspires all who know him with his humor, vulnerability, and love for living every day he has left.
Get a copy of his book here: https://amzn.to/3UCd1zr
GiveSendGo recently came into the spotlight for allowing a campaign that mainstream media had previously shut down. Showcasing how religious principles can be maintained in spite of the challenges faced in today’s pandemic, GiveSendGo was founded in 2015 as an alternative to other crowdfunding websites after those platforms removed certain controversial campaigns.
Heather Wilson, the co-founder of GiveSendGo, is due to share her experience on this week’s episode and will use it as an opportunity to discuss how the team successfully overcame its challenges and provide a greater understanding of what sets GiveSendGo apart from other sites.
Learn more about GiveSendGo here: https://www.givesendgo.com/
Want to learn how to drive sales without overspending? Then you won't want to miss this episode of the Author Your Brand Show, where three-time best-selling author Donald Burns will be sharing some of his top hacks. From identifying your ideal customer to using social media effectively, Donald will be sharing actionable tips that you can use to boost your sales without breaking the bank. So, if you're looking for some practical advice on how to increase your sales without increasing your budget, be sure to tune in to this episode of the Author Your Brand Show.About Donald Burns
Donald Burns is The Restaurant Coach™, named one of The Top 30 Restaurant Experts to Follow and one of 23 Inspiring Hospitality Experts to Follow on Twitter. He is the leading authority, speaker, and international coach on how restaurant owners, operators, and culinary professionals go from just good to becoming outstanding. A former USAF Pararescueman (PJ), he has the unique skills to break restaurants free from average and skyrocket them to peak performance.
Learn more about Donald Burns and his three bestselling books at https://www.therestaurantcoach.com/
In today's business world, the old adage "time is money" has never been more true. With the advent of the internet and 24/7 connectivity, customers now expect a level of service and speed that was unheard of even a decade ago. As a result, businesses must move quickly and efficiently if they want to stay ahead of the competition.
One way to do this is to focus on doubling your business in 90 days or less. While this may seem like a daunting task, it is actually quite achievable if you have a solid plan and execute it properly. This week’s podcast episode is with Simon Severino who will outline some tips on how to double your business in 90 days or less while avoiding the most common mistakes businesses make when trying to grow quickly.
About Simon Severino: Simon Severino helps business owners in SaaS and Services run their company more effectively, which results in sales that soar. Trusted by Google, Roche, Consilience Ventures, Amgen, AbbVie. He created the Strategy Sprints™ Method that doubles revenue in 90 days by getting owners out of the weeds. TEDx speaker, Contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, member of the SVBS Silicon Valley Blockchain Society.
Get a copy of his “Strategy Sprints” book at https://a.co/d/gIHDY8N
Join bestselling author Jeff West and “the woman of enterprise” Lisa Wilber as they share incredible insights on how to be successful in direct sales.
Direct sales is a tough business. To be successful, you need to have a large group of people that you can sell to. But even then, only a small percentage of those people will actually buy from you. And of those who do buy, an even smaller percentage will become loyal customers. So, if you want to be successful in direct sales, you need to have a giant group to be able to get that small percentage of the big. That's why building a strong connection is essential. You need other people to help you reach more people and sell more products. With a strong network, you'll be able to reach your goals and build a successful direct sales business.
Learn more about this with their upcoming book: “Said the Lady with the Blue Hair: 7 Rules for Success in Direct Sales Wrapped in a Wonderful Lesson for Life”
Get your copy here https://amzn.to/3VhG2kv
Inflation and rising interest rates can have a major impact on the real estate market. In this week's episode of The Author Your Brand Show, financial strategist Russel Gray will discuss the potential implications of inflation and rising interest rates on the real estate market. He will also provide his insights on what investors should do in order to protect their investments. Gray is a respected authority on financial planning, and his insights will be invaluable for anyone with an interest in the real estate market. Be sure to tune in for what promises to be a fascinating discussion.
About Russel:
Russ is co-host of The Real Estate Guys™ Radio Show. An avid student of economics with a diverse background in business, investing, mortgage and financial services, Russ brings unique and practical insights to help entrepreneurial investors grow and protect their wealth and income through real estate and real asset investing.
Russ is also the author of the book “Equity Happens: Building Lifelong Wealth with Real Estate”. Get your copy at https://amzn.to/3EcSeMy
Join bestselling author and world-renowned leadership guru, Dov Baron, as he shares incredibly insightful and practical leadership advice. His work has helped people understand human behavior from the perspective of emotional source code. His insights into what unites us and divides us are incredibly insightful, practical leadership advice that can be applied on a global scale with ease.
About Dov Baron: Dov Baron has been named twice to the list of the world’s Top 30 Global Leadership Gurus and Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers. He has presented to companies and organizations around the world including the United Nations, The Department of State, The World Management Forum in Iran, the US Air Force, and the famed Servant Leadership Institute.
Dov’s focus on Human Behavior and Neuroscience has made him the leading authority on Emotional Source Code and the Anatomy of Meaning. More about those things at http://DovBaron.com
Dov is also the bestselling author of One Red Thread and Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent. Get your copy at https://amzn.to/3WBbKuk
In today's world, more and more people are looking for ways to create passive income. One way to do this is through real estate investing. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Charlie Wessel, an Entrepreneur Of 15+ years and a real estate investor who has been successful in creating passive income through real estate. Here's what he had to say:
Real estate investment is a good investment even with the recession for certain reasons. One reason is that people will always need a place to live, and businesses will always need a place to conduct their operations from. Consequently, there will always be a demand for real estate, regardless of economic conditions. Another reason is that real estate tends to be a relatively stable asset, meaning it doesn't fluctuate in value as much as other assets such as stocks and bonds. This stability makes it an ideal long-term investment, particularly during periods of economic turbulence. Finally, while the value of the real estate may go down in a recession, it usually doesn't decline as much as the stock market. This means that investors who diversify their portfolio with real estate are less likely to experience significant losses during an economic downturn. Ultimately, these factors make real estate investment a good choice for those looking to diversify their portfolio and protect their wealth during times of economic uncertainty.
If you are looking for an alternative way to do investment, reach out to Charlie and email him at charlie@thestockalternative.com or visit the website https://thestockalternative.com/
In a rapidly digitizing world, it's more important than ever to have a presence in as many places as possible. That's why, if you're an author, you need to start thinking about audiobooks. Audiobooks are rapidly becoming one of the most popular ways to consume content and you may need to start thinking about them as part of your marketing strategy. Luckily, producing an audiobook is not as complicated as you think and is definitely worth the effort; not only will you reach new audiences, but you'll also see increased brand awareness and sales.
Today’s podcast guest is Robert Plank, a professional audiobook narrator with years of experience in this industry. He is the founder of Done For You Podcasting (DFYPodcast.com), host of the Marketer of the Day podcast (MarketerOfTheDay.com), and author of WWHW: Why, What, How-To, What-If (https://amzn.to/3s1KuHc).
Tune in and get Robert’s thoughts on:
- Why you need an audiobook
- How to produce an audiobook
- What to look for in a narrator
How to escape the everyday rut of life by opening your eyes to the awe and wonder around you?
We have all been there. Stuck in the mundane, day-to-day routines that seem to suck the life out of us. But what if we told you that there is a way to escape the doldrums and find joy in everyday life again? There is, and it's called THE AWE FACTOR.
In his new book, The Awe Factor: How a Little Bit of Wonder Can Make a Big Difference in Your Life, author Allen Klein shows readers how to open their eyes to the awe and wonder that surrounds them every day and use it to break out of the negative cycles that keep them trapped.
The Awe Factor is not only filled with amazing awe-related stories, but also with the latest scientific findings on the subject and its effects on our health and happiness. Allen Klein takes readers on a journey of discovery, showing them how to find awe in everyday moments and using it as a tool to improve their lives.
So, if you're feeling stuck in a rut, pick up a copy of The Awe Factor and let Allen Klein show you how a little bit of wonder can make a big difference.
Here’s the link to his book on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3Ee5odO
“There’s no money in books”
True or false? For most authors, this is definitely true. With over 2,000,000 NEW books each year, it’s increasingly difficult to make significant sales. This is why most non-fiction authors position their book as a tool for their consulting, services, or products.
Strategic authors, however, laser-target their audience and move books by the thousands. This training outlines a specific method to sell 10,000, 20,000 or more books to a single entity
Do you want upgraded energy? Our guest this week will share some of the amazing ways of how to optimize your health. Dr. Habib has worked with thousands of patients, helping them address the root cause of their health conditions. He works to address the underlying reasons for energy issues, hormone-based conditions, autoimmune diseases and metabolic concerns, with the support of the team at Health Upgraded.
Dr. Navaz Habib is the founder of Health Upgraded a Functional Medicine and Health Optimization clinic in Toronto, Canada, working with high-performing professionals, athletes, and entrepreneurs to dig a little deeper and find the answers to what is holding back their health.
He recently released a book called, “Activate Your Vagus Nerve” that aims to help readers unleash their body’s natural ability to overcome.
Check the book here: https://amzn.to/3Tm0nEZ
More About Dr. Habib’s medical practice here: http://drhabib.ca/
Connect with Dr. Habib: https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib
Key Takeaways:
“Functional medicine goes upstream; it goes to look for why the problems are happening in the first place.”
“If this nerve (vagus nurve) isn't working correctly, then we're pushed into a state of stress of sympathetic activation of fight and flight too often too regularly. And so, we can't control inflammation and it leads to disease.”
“If we're breathing through our chest, we're actually even sending signals to our brain that we're in a stressed state.”
“You have to have more nutrient-dense foods. Your hunger is driven by your nutrient density, not your caloric density.”
Milaena Ferrarese - Shownotes
On the health side of this week’s episode with Milaena Ferrarese, a Registered Dietitian who talks about and eats food all day long and is passionate about helping others prioritize their most valuable asset- their HEALTH! With a bachelor's & master's in Nutrition-Dietetics and 10 years of experience in the health & fitness space, with 4 years of experience in sports nutrition. Serviced a diverse range of individuals from the general population, to professional athletes. Founded an online consulting business called “Healthy Kinnect” that uses high-level genetic testing, to create custom nutrition and fitness plans and a gamified application providing social accountability for health and fitness.
Learn more about Healthy Kinnect here:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthy-kinnect/
Key Takeaways:
“A lot of people don't prioritize their health until they don't have it”
“Nutrition is the foundation of your health.”
“Understanding what you need for yourself and making it personalized to you is going to make your success rate a lot higher”
Have you ever, even for one quick second, felt that something was stopping you from achieving what you really wanted, that no matter what you did, it was ineffective, and you felt hopeless?
This week’s episode is about Inborn Sabotaging Trait. Yes. Inborn. You are born with it and you can’t get rid of it. However, it doesn’t undermine you but protects you from the very success that you desire because it is subconsciously more painful to achieve that success than change your present-day ineffective behavior.
Who else is in authority to talk about it but the master himself, Dr. Philip Agrios?
Dr. Agrios is a Business Breakthrough Specialist, as well as a best-selling author & international speaker, who teaches his clients how to have more influence and freedom to achieve self-mastery in everything they do. His discovery of the Inborn Sabotaging Trait and the Antidote to switch it off immediately allows him to quickly and precisely pinpoint the blocks that surround people in their professional and personal life.
Learn more about it here: https://dragrios.com/
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After 45+ years in senior marketing and agency ownership roles, Jim Rowe wrote a 2-book series to address a major issue in business: Are you a manager, CEO, or corporate trainer dealing with poor thinking and communication/writing skills of recent grads?
It's not just you. It's called THE SKILLS GAP.
Critical thinking to solve problems and Communication, especially writing are the 2 most important skills managers look for in all hires. They are also 2 of the top skills of the most effective leaders. However, studies over the past 10 years show manager frustrations with recent grads' aptitude in 2 key areas – WRITING & CRITICAL THINKING skills.
Both are addressed in his books:
Book 1 – Business Writing & Communication
Book 2 – A-D-A-P-T-E-R, Method of Problem Solving and Business Communication
You can buy individual copies on Amazon or for bulk copies for either executives or students at https://www.jimrowemarketing.com/shop-1
“Afformations" is what Noah St. John wants his clients to ingrain in their lives. This is different from the positive affirmations many psychologists would encourage people to do. The importance of asking oneself the "why questions" will lead to connecting his/her inner and outer game. Our inner game is how well we communicate with ourselves and the outer game is how well we share with the outside world. In this episode, John emphasizes the importance of both factors in being successful and truly happy.
Key Takeaways:
- You cannot directly access the subconscious mind…[but] you can indirectly access it.
- What I teach is the inner game and outer game. The inner game is everything that happens between your ears that you can't see directly, but it affects everything that you do.
- Afformation is the foundation of everything I do with the inner game.
Check out Noah’s Book: Afformations: The Miracle of Positive Self-Talk
https://www.amazon.com/Afformations%C2%AE-Self-Talk-Noah-St-John/dp/1401943047
Today’s guest is Lorrie Grant, a storyteller with a message. She’s always looking for an adventure and always has a story to tell. Lorrie decided to capture some of her life stories a few years ago, simply to save the lessons learned for her two daughters. This unexpectedly led to her creating a blog, which led to writing her first children’s book. Lorrie currently has three published children’s books with books four and five on the way. She also has recently started a Podcast titled “Storytellers with a Message”, a fun podcast where Storytellers can tell of their personal experiences and what they have learned from them. After twenty years of working in the world of Business Operations, Lorrie walked away from the corporate world to work for a non-profit organization. Her desire is to continue writing children's books and to continue telling her stories in hopes of conveying important core values to readers and listeners of all ages. Lorrie is most passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.
Learn more about Lorrie and her books by visiting her website https://www.lorriedgrant.com/
Lorrie Grant Key Takeaways
- The most important thing about kids’ books is that you can relate a message to the reader (2:01)
- I decided to start capturing these fun, weird things that happened to me and the lesson that I learned from them. (5:15)
- The light of two fireflies is enough…it's about friendship (13:20)
You start a project and are full of ideas of what to do next. You keep telling yourself you need more research and sources of inspiration because everything has to be flawless. You tell yourself not to worry, you have time. The next thing you know, your deadline is tomorrow and you're panicking cause you haven't even started yet.
You've just fallen into the trap of perfection, one of procrastination's many symptoms.
Today's guest, Eric Twiggs, is the author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination. Listen to our episode as he shares with us what causes procrastination and how it can be cured. He also discusses the many "justification for procrastination" traps and will recount the most unusual excuse he has heard.
Eric is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. He has written two books, One Moment in Time and The Discipline of Now. His book, The Discipline of Now, has been recognized as a Global Top Ten Finalist for the 2020 Author Elite Awards in the category of Best Self Help Book. Eric has a weekly inspirational podcast titled "The 30 Minute Hour."
Key takeaways:
- You can't allow perfect to become the enemy of progress. ...sometimes you have to do what the military says and take action on imperfect information. (1:42)
- The root of procrastination tends to be discomfort, there's usually something at the root you're not comfortable with. (8:40)
- Make sure that you're focused on your wins. Like, if it's something that sounds like a cliche, just do it. (24:45)
If you are eager to maximize your time, minimize your stress, and break the procrastination habit so that you accomplish your goals and achieve your dream, grab a copy of his book at https://www.amazon.com/TheDisciplineofNow.
We are often told that it takes 21 days to create a habit, but what if it was a lie?
Habits are routine behaviors that we repeat regularly and oftentimes subconsciously. They say harnessing its power is a great way to pursue success since it frees up our brain's capacity to make better decisions.
In today's episode, our guest Blaine Oelkers will share with us his 21 Second Habits, a process that allows us to create a habit in 21 seconds, not 21 days. He will also teach us how to compress time through his 30-minute hour which will help us get an hour's worth of stuff done in 30 minutes of compressed time.
Blaine is a TEDx Speaker and leading authority in personal implementation and consistency. He is America's only Chief Results Officer®. He's a habit master with documented streaks of 1516 days in a row and counting! As a top LinkedIn Connector, he has over 25,000 1st-level connections. Blaine graduated from Purdue University and Stanford University's Social Entrepreneurship Program. He is powered by Selfluence, a personal development, and training company.
Key takeaways:
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We’ll call it a little bit of a hack that has a few steps to it, where you can create habits instantly I say 21 seconds… You already have the power to influence yourself like, nothing new that you'd have to learn you already know how to do it, you just kind of forgot a little bit. (2:59)
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The building of the new habits hasn't been that troublesome now the elimination of bad habits, that's more difficult for people but adding a new habit to something you already do has been fairly easy. (14:12)
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Well, the latest research says it's about 60 days, for the neurons, to really wire in and be automatic, but when you link it to something that's already automatic, then then you're in good shape. You just need a cue a reminder, when you go to do the thing that's already been there for 60 days. (20:24)
For more on Blaine visit http://blainetedx.com/ you can also check out http://selfluence.com to get a copy of his 21-Second Habits Guidebook.
Some people love salesmen and some people shy away from them. When you walk inside a store and a hyper-ambitious salesperson approaches you, you either run to the nearest exit or detour to the next aisle. Love them or hate them, at the end of the day, they are necessary.
Our guest today, Ian Altman, will share with us how to be a nonstereotypical salesperson. Listen in as he teaches how to ask the right questions and how to position value versus price. For the business leaders and owners tuning in to our show, Ian will share the steps you can put in place to develop top-performing salespeople.
Ian started, sold, and grew his prior companies while taking their value from $0 to over $1B. He's the co-author of the bestseller, Same Side Selling, and hosts a podcast called Same Side Selling. His Same Side Selling methodology has helped Fortune 500 companies including Allstate Financial, Advisors Excel, Thermofisher, Sodexo, Johnson & Johnson, The Standard, Teradata, Bell Canada, and SAP, quickly double or triple their growth. Ian has written for Forbes and Inc. and is also a popular keynote speaker. He is consistently recognized as one of the world's top 30 Experts on Sales, and his Same Side Selling Academy is rated one of the top 5 Sales Development Programs globally.
Key takeaways:
- So the greatest number of top performers are not pushy salespeople. See, there are three personas in the world of sales, you have an order taker, you have a stereotypical salesperson, and you have a subject matter expert (3:22)
- The second thing that top performers need is a playbook for dealing with common objections. We call it our objection clinic. The idea of the objection clinic is what are the things that come up all the time that you just, you wing it each time, even though it comes up all the time. (8:30)
- How do we attract the right people? So for starters, you're going to recruit by saying things like, "Hey, are you working in a place right now where you feel underappreciated, you're being micromanaged, where you don't have autonomy, or don't have the right tools to achieve your full potential? Then we would love to talk to you about whether or not we might be a fit." (14:47)
To talk to Ian about his Same Side Selling methodology you can call +1 240.242.7460. You can also visit his website https://ianaltman.com/ for more information on his book and academy.
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You spent 20 or 30 years building your company then all of sudden, your phone rings and you've got an offer. Now you are wondering, what do I do?
In today’s episode, Jeff Getty defines transitions and transactions and how to decide what is best for your company's future. Listen in as he discusses how to complete either transitions or transactions and how to equip yourself to get the most out of it.
Jeff is a Merger and Acquisitions Attorney and is the Managing Director of Key's Family Wealth Consulting Team. He is a nationally recognized author and speaker with over 25 years of experience designing and implementing sophisticated, and innovative asset protection, tax reduction, and estate planning strategies. Jeff has more than $8 billion in transactional experience in private offerings of equity and debt, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and spin-offs for closely-held and family-owned businesses.
Key takeaways
- Transitions to me, are generally talking about internal transfers. So it's either selling or gifting to children or transitioning management ownership and control to management or employee. Transactions are sales to third parties. (4:28)
- About 50% of most deals in the privately held space, begin with an unsolicited approach or unsolicited offer around a business. And if you're a successful business owner, you see this every day. (11:04)
- I would always tell someone unless they're sure they're ready to do something tomorrow, to go to work and do a particular strategy. You should look at your transition or transactional auctions over a series of time. (32:13)
- First and foremost, you should always know what your business is worth inside the marketplace. You never want to be caught flat-footed when someone comes across and lobs you the proverbial fat offer, a stupid offer, and you don't really know in context, is it really that good? (33:20)
If you are a business owner and considering transitioning or transacting contact Jeff at 412-303-4521 or via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtgetty/ to get expert advice.
Leaders have big jobs and impressive leaders demonstrate true courage. Based on her experience consulting with companies, coaching executives, and developing leaders at all levels, our guest, Amy Riley, has seen that successful leaders consistently demonstrate courage in four distinct ways.
In today's episode, Amy shares the ways leaders exhibit courage and lessons that can be gleaned from these examples. She also shares how, taking the courage to talk to employees about personal concerns, can positively impact employee performance in the workplace.
Amy Riley is an internationally renowned speaker and the international best-selling author of "The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results. " She has more than two decades of experience consulting with Fortune-50 companies including Cisco Systems, Deloitte, and Barclays. Amy has a Master of Science in Training and Development (MSTD), with an emphasis in Organization Development (OD), from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. She is a Certified Professional Behavioral Analyst (CPBA), a certified Tiara International LLC Coach, and certified in the Meyers-Briggs Type Instrument.
Key takeaways:
- Courage is not knowing all of the stuff that you could possibly know about the initiative or your goals or the results that you're going for. It can also involve that vulnerability to say I don't know all the answers here. (4:45)
- Leadership development, how we're doing and being and thinking as a leader, is a work in progress for all of us. (9:02)
- I am a believer in strengths-based leadership…Don't try to be who you are not instead, lean into your strengths. We're starting to learn that leaders look and feel and talk in different ways and effective leadership does have different kinds of faces and styles. (19:31)
For a free chapter from her book, send an email to amy@careerbuilder.com, and reference our show, The Author Your Brand Show.
Who hasn't dreamt of a workplace that has great teamwork? A place that has effortless communication, selfless collaboration, and a finished product that actually feels finished. If the result is so desirable, then why is it difficult to accomplish?
Getting a team to work together is more critical than ever; according to Salesforce, 86 percent of workers and executives find their workplace failures stem from a lack of collaboration and a huge part of collaborating is ensuring that everyone is on the same page.
Enter Brian Cain, Co-Founder of Work Excellence, a company that has developed a method that helps organizations see the most important issues in the workplace and make small changes that can result in massive gains in productivity, time, and cost savings. Brian is a proven change management leader that helps organizations achieve their goals and meet their expectations. His expertise is in strategic and operational planning, group facilitation, teaching and coaching teams, individuals, meeting management, and process optimization.
In today's episode, Brian gives us a glimpse of their Work Excellence® Method, a simple method that helps organizations improve by getting them on the same page and staying on that same page as well.
Key takeaways:
- We asked the question, where's the page? That's a simple question, right? And people really don't have a page; they just say we're not on the same page. We hear it more and more today, especially with diverse groups working in different parts. Some people are at home and some people are in the office. Maybe it's a hybrid where you're in and out and some people are away all the time. It makes it more difficult to get and stay on the same page (4:25)
- A lot of times people just need small changes, and they can't see those simple small changes that they need to make to get there. (7:20)
- You're 46% more likely to get your goal to reach your goal if you write it down…If you write down that goal, that future state of where you want to be, you believe that you can get there so you must take action (21:27)
To learn more about the Work Excellence® Method and take their organizational assessment visit https://workexcellence.com/organizational-assessment-tool/.
As we come out of the pandemic things can be over overwhelming. You might be emotionally overloaded and are afraid to decide on what to do next.
Meet our guest, Brad Cousins who describes himself as someone "built for crisis". He is a specialist in transformational change with over 20 years of experience in private equity and distressed acquisitions. A turnaround global transformation executive, he has built his career on rapid, radical and change with breakthrough growth.
In today's episode, Brad teaches us how to build ourselves better for crisis and live at the intersection of strategy, people, change management, transportation, transformation, and the biggest part - managing ourselves and our emotions.
Key takeaways:
- We tend to approach this crisis, and they're triggering our emotions. We're not recognizing that our judgment and our decision-making are impacted by emotional overload. (2:56)
- So whatever crisis comes today is an opportunity and I think it's a really a mindset shift of looking at every crisis as an opportunity to do something different (4:26)
- Some people run to the car wreck outside, and some people shy away from it. Some people run to help, and some people get scared. And so part of it is recognizing yourself and your triggers. (5:23)
For more on Brad Cousins visit http://bradcousins.com/about/.
The future isn't planned. We can't create a vision of the future and then tell our employees to make it happen. If this is the case, how can we make the future we want to happen? As leaders, we need to adapt. We create visions, we create ideas, and we create plans. And then as we start walking down the road, we find out what's different from what we thought, and we modify.
In today's podcast, Peter Compo author of The Emergent Approach to Strategy, Adaptive design, and execution for change and innovation, shares how to be an adaptive leader by being adaptive to strategies. Peter is a corporate business veteran, scientist, and musician who spent twenty-five years at E. I. DuPont in diverse leadership positions, including director of corporate integrated business planning.
Key takeaways:
- Maybe there's a way to make it a win-win with somebody that you do something to. But unless there's some pain, I don't think it's a real strategy. (8:15)
- Often, the driving force for making the change was the manufacturing group. The business leadership's strategy consisted very much of lists of things to do, initiatives, and so forth. It didn't give the manufacturing group the direction they needed …They didn't know what products to cancel, they didn't know what products not to expedite anymore. (9:49)
- How does creativity occur? Free thinking is in there, yeah, maybe. But it's not the essence of it. It's some kind of discipline, but it's a deep discipline…they had a strategy. (12:19)
To get a copy of Peter's book, coming out this Spring of 2022, visit https://emergentapproach.com.
So, you are selling your property and your real estate agent says, "This is worth $500 grand". Then an offer comes in for $600K. Is there something wrong with your realtor?
Welcome to the seller's market where the demand is high and the supply is low so buyers must compete with each other to score a property.
In today's episode, Harjeet Rathour shares what buyers can do to put themselves in a better position to purchase a house. Harjeet is a Realtor®, Team leader for Team Jeet at eXp Realty. Her philosophy "Value, Vision and Victory" is the core of her business and personal life.
Key takeaways:
- People are moving more out towards the suburbs where there is space. So because the inventory is low, it (prices) did go up. And even with the interest rates going up recently, that (demand) didn't stop either. (1:48)
- Always get an inspection done on a property. Another thing is (to) have your finances together. (9:04)
- As soon as something comes on the market, it's off in a week. Another thing I would suggest is preparation. If you have everything in order, you see the house that you want, you (can) put in the offer and start your negotiation within a day or two. (Otherwise) that house is going to somebody else. (14:34)
Interested in buying a property? You can contact Harriet via Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/realtorjeet/?hl=en or her phone at 631-364-7737. You can also visit her website at https://lib.exprealty.com/agents/95593/Harjeet+Rathour.
You have just finished writing your book, and you see yourself as the next JK Rowling. Then you realize, what should I do next? Tune in to today's podcast as our next guest, John David Mann, shares with us how to weave compelling prose and make a living from it.
John has co-authored more than 30 books including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers. His books have been published in 38 languages and have sold more than 3 million copies. His writing has won multiple awards, including the Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its "contributions to positive global change." COLD FEAR is the sequel to last year's STEEL FEAR, which was named "one of the best novels of 2021" by Publishers Weekly and has been nominated for a Barry Award.
Key takeaways:
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To describe a scene..I build it in my head, like building a stage set…I look at pictures of it, I go read about it, I go do research. (4:03)
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The number one strategy for creating a readership for your book is developing that core of devoted readers, it could be 50 people, it could be 100, whatever, how it doesn't matter how small it is. (21:06)
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Before you finish your book, you got to make sure that your concept is golden and is going to ring like a bell that can be heard for 10 miles around. (23:48)
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When you first put stuff on paper, don't worry about whether it's any good or not because it won't be I promise you, it won't be that great… That's okay. As long as you're true to yourself, true to your idea true to your intention… you come back to it and take your ideas, the raw ore, and start to refine it into Polish steel (34:41)
To get your very own copy of John’s books visit https://johndavidmann.com/books/
One of the most baffling and recalcitrant problems which business executives face is employee resistance to change. All too often when executives encounter resistance to change, they "explain" it by quoting the cliche that "people resist change" and never look further. In today's episode, Jennifer shares the reason behind why employees resist change and how leaders can help them overcome their fear of change.
Jennifer Campbell is a certified coach, sought-after consultant, and seasoned facilitator with twenty years of experience leading complex change implementations. Clients seek her out because of her diverse management consulting and leadership coaching background and her ability to create beneficial and sustainable change in people and organizations.
Key takeaways:
- Conversation is the way to tackle resistance to change because resistance to change is inevitable, and conversation is a way to work through it. (2:09)
- If the leader is not bought in, it's hard for you too as the leader to rally everybody else. (5:56)
- One thing I can do to overcome my fear of loss or control is engage yourself in conversation (22:41)
Visit her website at www.actionimpactmovement.com to start your path toward being a successful leader or grab a copy of her book at https://www.amazon.com/Talking-Change-Must-Have-Conversations-Successful
Today's guest, Jack Daly, shares insights on how to maximize your sales income. He discusses the importance of recruiting, training, coaching, and building up a sales team in increasing revenue. Jack also recounts his experience with a previous manager who failed to realize the significance of building client relationships to generate more sales.
Jack is a leading sales speaker and trainer with over 30 years of sales and executive experience. His track record is a testament to his real-world knowledge and extensive expertise in sales and sales management. He started his professional journey at the CPA firm Arthur Andersen, later on, he became CEO of several corporations. He built six companies into national firms, two of which he sold to the Wall Street firms of Solomon Brothers and First Boston.
In addition to his comprehensive professional background, Jack holds a BS in Accounting, as well as an MBA, and was a Captain in the U.S. Army. Jack Daly is an Amazon Best Selling Author and has written and contributed to many books, including Hyper Sales Growth and The Sales Playbook for Hyper Sales Growth.
Key takeaways:
- What I like to tell my clients is, that a sales manager's job is not to grow sales. It is to grow salespeople in quantity and quality. And if you grow up salespeople in quantity and quality, they will in turn grow your sales. (3:26)
- The worst thing that we do with salespeople in most cases, is give them a sales manager's job. It's an entirely different skill set. And most of them are not going to be happy. (6:30)
- The shortest course, on sales that could be taught or learned, is just four words, ask questions, and listen. (8:05)
Learn how to reach your full sales potential! Visit https://jackdalysales.com/product/the-sales-playbook-for-hyper-sales-growth-20/ to know more about Jack's 4-hour virtual session designed to teach you fully about sales, and what you need to know to get to the top of your game. This presentation is fast-paced, practical, content-rich, and filled with take-away value.
Whether we like it or not, or whether we believe it or not, we live in a superficial world and in today's episode, Holly Katz shares with us why fashion matters and why it should be important to you. For Holly, fashion can change your life. With fashion, you can increase your self-confidence and actually make your image work for you.
Holly is the host of the Fashion Crimes Podcast where she spills the tea on industry secrets, calls out fashion criminals and interviews top influencers and guests that shape the fashion world today. She helps transforms lives through individual personal styling and has been described as "life-changing". Her company, Holly Katz Styling, boasts an impressive client list including celebrities, television networks, ad agencies, photographers, and magazines.
Key takeaways:
- Fashion is not you're bad, you're ugly, you're pretty, you're rich, you're poor, you're skinny, you're fat. It has nothing to do with that. It's the same thing (as) you're telling people how to help their career. (8:19)
- All of these people that are shopping for price, I will tell you, right now, I will have it on my gravestone you are doing yourself a disservice by doing that. You think you're getting a good deal, you think you're getting something on sale, you think you'll find somewhere to wear it, you're not. (15:53)
- if you think that style and fashion don't apply to you or you're not good enough or you don't have enough money, or you're just not you're telling yourself an incorrect truth. It can apply to you, it will apply to you and it will change your life for the better (28:49)
For more styling tips visit www.hollykatzstyling.com and www.fashioncrimespodcast.com.
What do you get from touring with Guns and Roses and Air Supply? A lot of outside the box marketing! Listen in as our guest, Craig Duswalt, shares with us how to deliver our message, whatever the message may be, like a rockstar.
Craig's background includes touring with Guns N' Roses, as Axl Rose's Personal Assistant, and Air Supply, as the band's Personal Assistant. After doing this, he became a Creative Director for a Los Angeles-based ad agency before starting his own called Green Room Design & Advertising, which was named the 2002 Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year.
Craig Duswalt is also a Keynote Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and creator of the brands' RockStar Marketing and Rock Your Life. Craig has written ten books and is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author.
Key takeaways:
- You have to look the part. I have a rockstar jacket that I wear on stage that just ties in with my image… If I have a thing called Rockstar Marketing Bootcamp or Rock Your Life or Deliver Your Message Like A Rockstar, there's got to be some sort of rockstar theme going. Otherwise, there's a disconnect, that's delivering your message, how you appear in public, how you appear on stage (14:48)
- If you're doing any presentation at all, if you list like 15 things on a PowerPoint slide, no one's listening to you. They're reading all the 15 things. I always have one thought per slide. Yep, just one, and then they look at that, and then they focus on the thing (15:57)
- A rockstar is a busy business; in any industry, you're an expert. You're known as the expert in that industry. It is all about confidence. (19:30)
Craig is adding 100 "RockStars" in the book, showing off their Brand, their Message, and how they Deliver their Message and still has 76 slots left. To get a chance to be featured in his book visit https://rockyourlife.kartra.com/page/deliverbook.
To learn how to deliver your message effectively visit https://rockyourlifeconference.com/.
Nobody wants to work with Horrible Bosses and we don't want to be one either. Listen as our guest today, Marcel Daane shares with us the five energies of Horrible Bosses so we know how NOT to become one.
Marcel Daane is an accredited Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. He is the recipient of the 2012 Global HR Excellence Award in Leadership, the 2016 Global Coaching Leadership Award, and voted 2020 Executive Coach of the Year in Singapore. He has written two books, "Headstrong Performance," and "Five Energies of Horrible Bosses and How Not To Become One."
Since 2010, Marcel has been partnering with organizations, teams, and individuals in Asia and North America providing leadership assessments, feedback, and coaching to align the leadership skills of senior managers and behaviors of teams with the organization's brand promise and culture.
Key Takeaways:
- I've always found that there was a missing element in how we connect with other human beings, and how we can work together in teams. And a large part of that is how we connect with energy. (2:40)
- So as human beings we're conduits of energy. We actually project different types of energy throughout our day, we do this all the time. For example, when I'm in a really good mood, or I'm at a party, and I want to dance, my energy is different from when I'm in the board meeting (12:41)
- For any single boss, if they're not aware of the energy that they're in, they might be utilizing the wrong wrong type of energy, which coins them as a horrible boss at that moment. (15:41)
To book a coaching session with Marcel or purchase a copy of his book, visit his website: https://www.marceldaane.com/about-marceldaane-executive-coaching-in-singapore/.
Listen in as Brian unveils the six things to focus on if you want to grow a successful business. At the end of the episode, Brian will share the link to get the checklist for these six things.
Brian Lofrumento is an entrepreneur, podcaster, and author whose businesses have reached over 3.5 million people. Having started his first business at the age of 19, Brian now hosts one of the top business and marketing podcasts in the world, with listeners in over 150 countries, and is the CEO of the Launch Coalition, the community where entrepreneurs go to grow together. Brian has worked with over 5,000 entrepreneurs of all levels to help them rapidly grow to 6- and 7-figures.
Key Takeaways:
- It's easy for us to poke fun at these two examples of selling Tumbleweed or selling the pet rock. But the reality is, it's not just the products that made those businesses a success. And I think that's one of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to entrepreneurship (7;13)
- Everyone has a million-dollar idea and then nothing comes of it. So that's why for me at the base of the pyramid is us the entrepreneur, if you do not act like an entrepreneur, think like an entrepreneur. If you're not productive, like an entrepreneur, if you don't have the belief of an entrepreneur, doesn't matter how good your product is, you're never going to succeed (9:11)
- The thing about entrepreneurship is that you have to continue powering through these obstacles without seeing results. (9:59)
To get instant clarity on how to GROW your business grab a copy of Brian's book at https://brianlofrumento.clickfunnels.com/bl-homepage-20221646762479952#.
Our guest for today, David Frey, works with men to help them to become high-value husbands. Married for 31 years, David has overcome most of the issues and obstacles men have faced when trying to have a successful marriage. He now shares his expertise with married men whose marriage is falling apart and feel they've tried everything to revive their marriage, but have experienced rejection and failure. He developed a program called, HIGH-VALUE HUSBANDS BLUEPRINT that serves as a blueprint for winning back the love and respect of your wife. His book "301 Ways to be a High-Value Husband" is about to be released via Amazon.
In today's episode, David shares the three pillars to become a high-value husband as well as four steps to train your brain to go into a calming state. He also shares the phases of marriage and one of the easiest ways to improve your marriage.
Key takeaways:
- There was a study done by the University of Denver. And this was a very big study, and it was found that lack of commitment is the number one reason for divorce. (2:54)
- Own up, grow up, and show up, those are the three pillars, that I think that you need to, to become a high-value husband. (5:19)
- (Send) gratitude message to each other. And I'm telling you, it had a big impact. So every time you do that, you are making a deposit in your wife's measuring. And it elevates your relationship closer and closer to the contentment zone little by little. (41:05)
To get marriage advice, contact David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedavidfrey/.
Keegan Schaefer is the CEO and Owner of Coach Keeg Consulting which operates with purpose, connection, heart and drive in order to identify and help pursue one's life purpose and refocus one's present life to breakthrough to the highest level of energy, fulfillment, and productivity. Their passion lies in cultivating strong relationships that lead one into a prosperous future with a non-wavering vision in mind.
In this week's episode, Keegan shares his journey towards achieving a clear mind and his secrets towards achieving success. He also talks about his new book, Selfish to Selfless: 5 Pillars to Fulfillment Through Purpose.
Key Takeaways:
- when we talk about purpose, when we talk about vision, this is what we are leaving to the world, whether that's a legacy, a service, a relationship, something to impact somebody else's life. (2:30)
- When you start with these big audacious goals.. we have to have a big picture goal, and then we break that down. And we break it down further and further and further. So for instance, you may start with a 10 or 15-year goal. And then you break that into five years... (7:43)
- Every single person in this world has a unique set of skills, talents, abilities, and experiences that they can leverage to change the lives of other people… I want to open that reality to the world. I want every single person to realize that they are destined for more, they are here for greatness. (18:40)
To find your greater purpose and learn how to achieve it, get a copy of his book now available via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Selfless-Pillars-Fulfillment-Through/dp/B09NGVLQMP
Our guest for today is passionate about bringing her business background and love of people to her community.
Esther Deutsch is a Social Worker and Ops Manager for RCS Professional Services, a company providing professional IT Support for businesses in and around New York, NY, and Atlanta, GA since 1999. She is very passionate about leadership development, education, and problem-solving through innovation. She loves to network and build thriving communities by leading with heart, sparking creativity, and empowering individual team members to unite and take responsibility for collectively spreading an organization's mission and core purpose.
In today's episode, Esther and Doug discuss cybersecurity and what small companies can do to protect themselves. She also shares her advocacy of increasing the number of social workers in the tech space and women in tech and cybersecurity
Key Takeaways:
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A lot of small businesses think that they need to put a lot of money in, or do too much over their head where it may not even be worth it for them financially, when the reality is actually not that true, there's a lot of little things you can do. Some of them don't even cost money. It's just about training and awareness.
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A lot of businesses that were previously in offices are no longer in offices and not planning to ever go back, us being one of them. That's created a lot of opportunities from the cybersecurity standpoint and not necessarily in our favor. (2:55)
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To actually bridge the gap, I think the first step is getting more women to study these fields. I could tell you that there's not an equal number of men and women studying the field. (15:25)
Based in Kansas City, Ben Currier is the host of Failure Guy podcast, a show dedicated towards the hardest moments successful people endured and the failures they encountered on the way towards actually 'making it'.
In this episode, Ben shares his motivation for starting his podcast as well as the lessons he has learned from his failures. Ben and Doug also talk about death and resilience, and how some people recover from major illness.
Key takeaways:
- Giving up on something isn't a failure, because you're still alive. (8:31)
- If you're not pushing the envelope, you're not promoting some kind of change in our culture, environment, society, etc (18:030
- I used to think about death all the time, like every day. And then, after a while, you're like, Well, why am I thinking about it all the time? (18:58)
Ben Currier spent 15 years working in Finance & Accounting and has seen how so many businesses can benefit from a knowledgeable Excel guru. He believes that improving your Excel skills will help you save time, reduce errors, and get the most out of your financial reporting & analysis. He offers Excel online video lessons and Business & Finance Training. To listen to his podcast go to: https://www.failureguy.com/.
The finest couple of the year, John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann share their precious time with Doug to talk about their newest book, The Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the Five Secrets to Lasting Love. This long-awaited sequel shows readers how to unlock a deeply satisfying, abundant relationship based on simple, everyday acts of generosity.
In this episode, John and Ana share the five secrets to lasting love and explain how each of these is rooted in our needs as a child and still need now. These five secrets are easy to understand and implement and work no matter what phase of the marriage you are in.
Key Takeaways:
- People want to think a marriage can be 5050. But a 5050 marriage is really a recipe for failure. There's just so much research and evidence that says that people who are giving and constantly giving live longer. Their heart is healthier, they sleep better, they have generally better health. So why wouldn't you want to give to the very person that you're marrying? (4:23)
- You don't have to do the work as a couple. One wants to work actively to improve the marriage to change lives, and the other one is not so sure. With our work with the five secrets, one person can start putting these secrets in your practice. And it can shift the dynamic in such a way that the whole family comes along. (9:35)
- My favorite secret is the very first secret. And it's a secret that's really easy to put into place, it's the secret to appreciate. And when we talk about appreciate, it isn't a passing compliment. A moment of appreciation is taking the time to stop them in their tracks and actually speak authentically to what it is that you love about them. (10:48)
John David Mann is co-author of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers; his classic 2008 parable The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg) earned the 2017 Living Now Book Award's "Evergreen Medal" given for its "contribution to positive global change."
Ana Gabriel Mann, MA, earned her degree in clinical psychology before going on to serve as a celebrated educator, therapist, corporate trainer, speaker, and coach. She currently coaches Go-Giver Marriage clients and leads the Go-Giver Marriage Coaches Training Program, training coaches from around the globe.
For more information visit https://gogivermarriage.com.
In today's episode our guest, Dr. Shameen Prashantham, will talk about large corporates and startups, their differences, and also what makes it difficult for them to work together. We will also talk about the history lessons learned through Microsoft's BizSpark.
Dr. Prashantham is a Professor of International Business & Strategy, and Associate Dean (MBA), at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in Shanghai, China. In his new business book, Gorillas Can Dance explains one very successful strategy that has worked for leading corporations such as Microsoft and Unilever: partnering with start-ups. His book addresses the key issues facing corporations wishing to develop this initiative based on years of research and interviews with leading practitioners in this field.
Key Takeaways:
- There will be still big companies that are very defensive and very difficult to penetrate. But in my research, I found a number of companies that have over time, developed more humility than they had in the past. And I think these are the ones to perhaps be talking to first. There's a potential Win-win in the sense that they have the scale and the startups have the agility. (8:25)
- I think the reason why big companies have been talking to startups is the recognition that they need to up their game in terms of digitalization. The startups have something to offer going forward. And another driver I'm seeing now is sustainability. (20:25)
- It is conceivable that a startup that's worked with a partner program could get on the radar of the big company and be a candidate for investment. (25:03)
To grab a copy of his book visit: https://www.amazon.com/Gorillas-Can-Dance-Corporations-Partnering/dp/1119823587
Our guest today, George Jones, is on a mission to help young men become better fathers. Based on his belief that The best present you give your children is to be present, George has created a full curriculum of digital and experiential courses to make a dent in the Universe. He is also writing a book on fatherhood titled, "The Present Dad".
George Jones is a retired NFL Player and Devoted Husband and Father. Jones had a stellar college career at San Diego State, where he broke many of Marshall Faulk's rushing records. George made his NFL debut during the 1997 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, serving as a halfback for most of the season. The following season, he was released by the Steelers and moved on to the Jacksonville Jaguars before finishing his career with the expansion Cleveland Browns in 1999.
Key takeaways:
- GJ was born on January 23, 2007. I can remember him grabbing my finger and I whispered in his ear, "I will always be here for you, GJ. No matter what it takes, through good and bad, I will always be here for you." That day, when my oldest son who bears my name was born, that's the day I became a man. (13:12)
- Scoring a touchdown in the NFL, rushing 400 yards, and being drafted, knowing a bunch of famous people, that's cool. That is all fine and good. But the greatest gift that the good Lord has ever given me is to be a father. The talent to play football is secondary to this. So for me, I love football, and I enjoyed it, but it can never match being a father. (16:15)
- I can remember it like it was yesterday. The two nurses were whispering under their breath about Max. So I asked the nurse, and they said, "We don't want to alarm you but we think your son has Down syndrome". So I googled Down Syndrome and I almost passed out. I knew right then and there, my life as a father has changed forever. (19:07)
- The first three years of Max's life, I probably cried 10 times a day. I had to pick myself up and say, "You know what, George, you got to stop feeling bad for yourself. You are his father, you got to do right by him". From that point on, I had to do right by him, and I had to fight for him. Now, 13 years later, I couldn't imagine life without Max, because Max has given me something that I don't think I would have had he not been born, which is empathy. They always say the good Lord doesn't give you anything you can't handle. So me being a former professional football player, I wasn't going to quit. I was going to stand up and fight and do right by Max. (21:48)
For more on George's insight on being a present dad visit his website: https://thepresentdad.com/
Randy Peyser edits and ghostwrites books and gets authors' book deals with New York literary agents and publishers. Her clients have been featured on Hallmark TV and Daily Mail TV, in Oprah Magazine and Time Magazine, on the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller Lists, in airport bookstores and FedEx/Office and Office Max stores, and more. She is the author of Crappy to Happy as featured in the movie, "Eat Pray Love"; The Power of Miracle Thinking; and The Write-a-Book Program.
Key takeaways:
- There are two parts to getting a book deal. One part is about your content, your differentiation, the writing itself - what are you bringing, that's new to the conversation. The other part has to do with your numbers. And this is the business side of publishing. (2:03)
- Publishers are looking for outcome-driven titles and outcome-driven content. Books that'll take the reader from point A to point B, with all the steps in between. So by the time the reader finishes reading the book, they can actually apply something to do something differently. (14:28)
- Publishers do not care about an author's brand at all, it does not matter to them. We love our brands, we're attached to our identity and our brands, publishers don't care about that. The only thing they care about is selling books. (17:28)
To get help in getting book deals with top literary agents and publishers visit https://www.authoronestop.com.
Dr Gordon Jones, Co-founder and CEO of Validide and Author of International Best Seller "How to Createyourself" graces our show again today to talk about his book and what inspired him to write it.
Dr. Jones is a man of many hats. He is a healthcare executive, business developer, investor, mentor, author, coach, curator, educator, son, hugger, father, brother, athlete, coach - he's done everything very much like Michelangelo. A graduate of the Citadel, he did two tours with the second airborne. He's got his master's and doctorate to health administration from the Medical University of South Carolina and has spent 30 years in digital health, innovation, entrepreneurship, business development.
Key Takeaways:
- If we don't know why we're here, then we can't create a purpose, we can't define what our purpose is. And then we can't define our journey to create yourself because we don't know where it is we want to go. (6: 23)
- So one of the big things that we do as we're developing ourselves, is, we don't know what it is we're doing, but we verbalize that with our friends. Or we might do an activity and we're subconsciously looking at how our friends respond to that. And all of this starts to help develop who we are and what our identity is. So if we take that just whole idea of how we learn and develop our identity as a kid, and adulthood, we understand the mental behaviors that we regenerate off of different cues that we get from our environment. One of the things that we have to do is make sure that we have an environment that has been conducive to pursuing that of which we want to create. (8:20)
- So I've let my mind generate the idea of a goal. And when you're doing that, you just have to make sure you do it well enough that it makes you proud. And that becomes a part of your creative self journey. (10:00)
For your own copy of Gordon's book head to https://www.amazon.com/How-Createyourself-Dr-Gordon-Jones/dp/B09M7T3TR8/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Ben Gioia ("joya") is a three-time, best-selling author and creator of PUBLISH, POSITION, and PROFIT MASTERPLAN. He makes it easy for coaches, consultants, speakers, and solopreneurs — to write a world-class book in 5 weeks and get clients BEFORE they’re published. This means that they can create the life they want, the business they love AND make a bigger impact right away!
Ben helped a Fortune 100 company shift culture by creating an empathy video game (in collaboration with MIT). He's trained leaders at Stanford and created the first mindfulness program for The ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s disease). With 35 years of writing and publishing adventures, Ben has produced more than 352 million magazines! Ben believes that people thrive when they relax, smile, and ‘Quit Suffering Now’.
Key takeaways:
- Do not wait till your book is published to bring their message to the world, that's the most important conceptual bit and inspirational bit. (2:00)
- Start calling yourself the forthcoming author of such and such a book, even if you don't have the title yet. Leverage that right out of the gate to get your conversations, to get you speaking gigs, and all of that kind of stuff. (19:00)
- Think of the kind of message that you potentially want to get there, the kind of collaboration that you want to create with people, and the kind of impact you want to make. (19:28)
- Make sure to have conversations with great past clients, great current clients, and great potential new clients or partners about your book. (22:46)
Visit https://influencewithaheart.com to learn how to write a book and get more clients before it is published!
Lorrel Elian has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years has been a mentor since 2015. She is a master teacher of body language communication and incorporates this approach in helping women who struggle with confidence and feeling authentic in their business.
Her first career in the beauty industry trained her in the science of sales. She believes Relationship Building in business is an art form. She created MIND YOUR BUSINESS and became the "Queen of Client Attraction" and developed methods to serve leaders and entrepreneurs. Her mission is to help people obtain awareness by "getting into their bodies" and achieving the BODY mind connection.
Elian lives in the heart of Canada with her husband of 25 years and her furbabies. Her other passions are teaching Hatha yoga, Yamuna Body Rolling, and paddleboarding. Along with her husband Larry, they are organic landowners and a growing lot of their own food.
Key takeaways:
- Often people put more into the cars, they drive them into understanding this vehicle that carries us through life. So to really become more healthy, and that it's an inside job, what's going on in here, is reflected out there. (5:24)
- So client attraction to me is about all about being healthy body-mind, then business, and be feeling whole and complete in your inner world and then go out and serve. (6:20)
- so increase your hydration, half your body weight in water starting first thing in the morning upon rising, it'll stimulate your internal furnace. And it'll give you really great skin, it will improve your memory (28: 14)
For more of Lorrel Elian visit her website https://www.lorrelelian.com
Gordon is the Co-founder and CEO of Validide, a company intent on advancing the worldwide trend for Self-Sovereign Identity, known as SSI, decentralizing the control of personal identity information for all. Validide enables anyone to gain dominion over their identity by leveraging today's advanced digital technologies both safely and securely.
Gordon recently published his book, How To Createyourself, which became an Amazon international bestseller on its launch week. In his latest book, Dr. Gordon Jones brings together his own personal and professional life experiences with those learned over his decades of research and application to take readers on a journey of discovering their own personal path to Createyourself. Through understanding the lessons of others and building their own character, readers will begin to craft a strategic roadmap to fulfill not just one, but all of their wishes.
Key Takeaways:
- We're giving away more information than we need to, to interact in the world. And that's both physical and digital online.
- We don't realize how much information we're giving when we were when we go online and interact with the Googles and the Facebook's and the Twitter's of the world, or even just your regular website, we're going to buy something, it's crazy.
- How do we really protect ourselves from all of that and we're developing a way to do that through creating what we call an independent decentral Lies digital wallet system that leverages blockchain to enable people to protect their identities and their data privacy.
To learn more, visit https://www.thrivacy.io/.
Rico has over 25 years of experience working with individuals, businesses, and Fortune 500 companies around the world. An award-winning master bilingual trainer and facilitator, he works with executives to define, hire, train and develop high-performing teams and high net worth business models.
A former Marine, Rico is the author of the two bestselling books, "The Client Nation Their Perception Their Profits", and the recently released "It's Not Business It's Personal: Strategic Conversations for the Next Gen Leader".
He currently heads Peña Global that develops and trains high-performing teams that generate higher profits for their companies. He has been training and facilitating on six continents to over 100,000 people in the last 15 years.
Key Takeaways:
- Communication isn't just about speaking, or telling, or getting a great story. Communication is about connecting. (4:04)
- As a good leader, you observe someone that person is off, you have a conversation to see why they're off. (5:42)
- Good leadership is not about the business or the numbers or the quota. It's about that one on one relationship you have with each individual on your team and that team as a collective. And that's why we came up with that title. This is not about business, if you want to be a great leader, it's about the personal relationships you have. (17:09)
Those looking to grow their team or for new managers wanting to improve their game visit https://www.penaglobal.net/contact-us to talk to Rico and learn how.
Since his humble beginnings on the outskirts of Milan, Marco Dondi has established his career and expertise as a strategy consultant with over a decade of experience in advising CEOs and government officials on economics, economic development, banking, education, adult training, and people development.
In his book, Outgrowing Capitalism, Marco Dondi sheds light on the fact that most people do not have the economic security to focus on purpose and life fulfillment. Instead of generating value and increasing well-being in society, free-market money creation through private banks has led to the inflation of house prices, financial crises, increasing inequality, and mountains of private debt.
Dondi believes that the assumptions and circumstances that made capitalism a success are no longer true today. In Outgrowing Capitalism, he provides a pragmatic roadmap to institutionalize monetarism and solve societal issues that only seem as permanent as time.
Key takeaways:
- I think capitalism was born in a place where it was an agrarian society where every bit of capital increased productivity and gave the ability to not be subjected to the rains and the gods sending the rains, but to the ability to reliably get food. I think today, we are way, way beyond that point. And so that's the point of our growing right, I think we have outgrown the world in which we lived when capitalism was the best alternative and the best option. (2:43)
- So I will say that's the starting point for me is like, you create an infrastructure where every citizen has a bank account at the Central Bank, just for emergency. (12:30)
- Whatever the price, look, it's basic, I need to get it like it's so I think you need to add a bit more thinking and structuring and setting the guardrails. Otherwise, the markets and the private sector will just take advantage. (28:34)
Marco holds an MBA (INSEAD, 2012) and a Master's in management, economics, and industrial engineering (Politecnico di Milano, 2009). His book, Outgrowing Capitalism, is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Marco-Dondi/e/B09GL23M21
Michelle Lee is an award-winning Certified B.A.N.K Coach and Trainer who believes that everyone can be great at sales they just need to know the secret to authentically connect with everyone they meet and speak their language.
She believes that any Entrepreneur, salesperson, coach, business owner, can exponentially increase their sales, close deals faster, become masters in communication, and relationship building.
For Michelle, sales is a science and an art which means anyone can learn to be great at sales, they just need the right training and tools. It's all about being able to know your audience, speak their language and understand what they need.
Michelle helps entrepreneurs increase their sales up to 300% and close deals faster while building their communication and business skills. She offers coaching courses, workshops, and team sales training.
Key Takeaways:
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Well, sales and relationships can be really messy, but they don't have to be, they can be easy. It's like pushing the easy button. (01:16)
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When you're talking to people, they don't really care about you. It's about them. So this is based on the person sitting in front of you. (02:24)
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So it's about being able to know your audience, speak their language and understand what they need. It's based on their values, it's a value system. And so we have all different ways to do that. And it's the only methodology in the world scientifically validated to predict buying behavior in less than 90 seconds. (04:01)
If you are ready to really grow your business and learn how to be better than your competition book a free strategy call with Michelle at www.michellelee.chat
Summary:
Orna and Matthew, professional love mentors and a married couple of more than a decade, are no strangers to the struggle individuals have when it comes to looking for love that will last. They've personally experienced the relationship merry-go-round. They both struggled with love relationships for the majority of their adult lives and they took individual action to make changes. Now, they are dedicated to helping people finally get it right this time when it comes to love.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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Just slow things down and really look at your choices because the dating process ultimately is a selection process.
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So a lot of times what we teach people is not to avoid conflict, but to use conflict as a doorway, to a deeper connection.
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How people fight tells you a lot about the relationship and a lot about that other person.
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We don't love, we share the love.
To learn how to create love on purpose visit: https://www.creatingloveonpurpose.com.
Ryan Schachtner is the CEO of Carolina Asset Management, a firm that works closely with professional athletes in creating financial strategies that augment their current income while preparing to maximize their retirement funds.
He is a former college athlete forced into retirement from a major injury. With school not being his strength, he utilized the skills he learned as an athlete to build one of the fastest-growing independent financial planning firms in the southeast.
When Covid shut the world down he saw an opportunity and seized it, authoring a financial literacy and platform maximization book for college athletes which led to him starting another business partnering with athletic departments, conferences, and governing athletic bodies to eradicate financial illiteracy.
Takeaways:
- I think the biggest takeaway is life always deals us obstacles, right?.. When COVID came, everything looked bleak in my financial planning business. I had to look at the rough times and analyze them to see opportunity, then take action and make things happen when the world looked like it was gonna halt forever. (01:47)
- There are around 550,000 student-athletes, across all sports, including Olympians. Out of that population, you're maybe going to get 12,000 that gets to go and play professional sports and make money for playing sports at a pro-level. So it's very, very few. (08:55)
- As an athlete, you're trained that you're not gonna win every bat. You failed seven out of 10 times. And so you just naturally know how to bounce back from having losses. (13:37)
Visit https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Financial-Excellence-Lessons to get a copy of Ryan's book.
Zachary Green is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and the former lieutenant of his local fire department. He founded two successful start-ups MN8 and Velontra.
He is the recipient of several awards including the President of the United States "E" award in Washington DC from President Trump for exporting and Exporter of the Year by the Ohio Small Business Administration. He was named Entrepreneur of the year by Governor John Kasich. Zachary was also selected by the Obama White House as one of 10 entrepreneurs to represent the United States at the Global Entrepreneur Summit.
His life experiences in the US Marine Corps, firefighting service, and as an entrepreneur helped him realize that these careers have a lot in common. They entail risk, struggle, grit, and bravery.
His book, Warrior Entrepreneur, revolves around the science of growth that comes from challenge and adversity. These hardships prepare you for your crucible; the crisis that changes your life's trajectory. To get a copy of his best-selling book visit: https://www.warriorentrepreneurbook.com.
- Dedication, teamwork, uh, grit, mission accomplishment, those are traits that carry you from your time in the military to being successful in entrepreneurship (03:40)
- This entrepreneurial warrior journey that all of us can learn really comes down to one simple trait, and that is adversity…..it's the resistance that makes you grow. (05:51)
- There's a whole chapter in my book specifically about the science of adversity, the sympathetic parasympathetic system, limbic brain, which is that part of your brain that you don't think about. It just kind of reacts. (08:51)
In his first and only varsity game, J-Mac was the highest scorer. CBS, ESPN, CNN, and major news outlets around the world picked up the story, the YouTube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-nMab6XDNI) got millions of hits, and the world was fascinated with everything to do with Jason McElwain (J-Mac). But the story began long before he took the court that night at Greece Athena High School in Rochester, New York.
Jim Johnson started his career slowly by being fired in my first varsity position. He rebounded and finished with over 400 wins and many championships. He was named Coach of the Year in 2006 by several Rochester-area organizations and was also presented with a National Sportsmanship Award. In 2016 Coach Johnson was named Monroe County Coach of the Year as well as receiving the Class A Section V Coach of the Year honors.
Of his 428 career victories, one, in particular, will surely never be duplicated.
On Feb. 15, 2006, Coach Johnson made the kindhearted gesture of inserting his autistic team manager, Jason McElwain, into Greece Athena High School’s final home game. Jason scored 20 points in just over four minutes, including six three-point baskets, to become an instant national celebrity.
Takeways:
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I did not set the world on fire when I started my career. But the neat thing is, I guess what I'm most proud of is that I kept growing and getting better. (2:00)
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I’ve studied a lot about success with people because I wanted to be successful in myself and be a great leader, I really believe that resilience is something that you have to develop. we all had our challenges, but you know what, it's hard to find anybody that's had great success that didn't have that characteristic. (16:07)
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It was one of my proudest moments to see how far kids are willing to sacrifice, to help a teammate out. And that's what the essence of teamwork is all about. (18:12)
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So in the business world, you know, I do presentations, and I talk about seven keys to being an effective leader. The first thing is for me is to clarify your vision. The second thing that I talk about is the ability to build trust. (18:36)
Johnson is now an authority on the subject of realizing your dreams. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, delivering his talks with a heartfelt style that has brought audiences to their feet. His book, A Coach and A Miracle: Life Lessons from a Man who Believed in an Autistic Boy, can be bought on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Coach-Miracle-Jim-Johnson/dp/0984131876.
You can visit https://coachjimjohnson.com to book to learn more.
A full-time author and ghostwriter, Southern California native Mark Anthony Tierno has written over 30 Science Fiction and Fantasy novels. He holds a Master’s Degree in Physics, which often plays well in his creation of other worlds. Amongst his works is a triskadekology (series of 13 books) combining fantasy and science fiction into an epic known as "Maldene". He also wrote Inspector Flaatphut, a 6 part book series with 2 books already published.
Mark has this one problem with writing, though: he can't stop! When he's not working on his own projects he's working on someone else's, and currently has ideas for a LOT more... if he can just find the time away from the rest
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On ghostwriting non-fiction books: I need specifics here, and sometimes it's like pulling teeth to get out the specifics and just make like a bullet point list of what you want to say. Once you have the bullet points, then that evolves into an outline, and you have your point by point. (19:07)
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In the fiction book, for me, plot is king. Whatever it is, you can have your social message or whatever else, but if you don't have the plot first, no one is going to read the thing….And before I even start on any book fiction or nonfiction, I'll make sure I have that plot outline down. I want to know what the end of the book is going to be before I started. (21:03)
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If you're gonna make something on a movie or a comic or whatever, you know, pay attention to the source of material, they have reasons for doing what they're doing there. (23:18)
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On advising somebody who's thinking about writing their own book: First have a day job, second prepare to suffer because it isn't going to be, you could write the best possible book and unless you have contacts and in the marketing and publishing field, that's things probably going to sit in your closet for a few years before you find some way to connect it to someone. (26:22)
To get a copy of his books, visit Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Anthony-Tierno/e/B007PTKI74%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share.
Summary:
Marcia Weider, CEO, and Founder of Dream University spent years launching a worldwide dream movement. She designed and launched the DreamSteps Methodology that helped people all over the world to identify and realize their dreams. In this interview, she shares that before you can achieve your dream you have to identify what you love and what you want. It's a combination of being a dreamer and realistic at the same time.
Visit https://marciawieder.com to know more about Marcia Weider.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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“Dream is a verb. You have to act, otherwise, it's a fantasy.”
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“The distinction for me between a dream and a fantasy is that in a dream you can design a strategy for getting there, but there's a paradox because if you go too quickly to strategy, you'll often compromise the dream down to what you realistically think is possible”
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“Getting clarity about who you are and what you do and don't want, your ability to say no more, No thank you, and to be discerning, can really free up a lot of headspace.”
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“Choose to believe in your dream and demonstrate that you're more committed to your dream than to any doubt, fear or reality by taking action.”
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“Big dreams and long-term dreams need short-term projects. A project that I think you can accomplish easily in one month or less because a month is a short enough period to produce a real result.”
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“It's a really cool thing when you learn how to fail without identifying yourself as a failure.”
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“It was one of these thoughts that just because I was good at something didn't mean it was the thing I was supposed to do forever.”
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“I consider myself a philanthropist, not just giving money, but giving time, energy, and my love to things that I care about.”
In this episode of The Author Your Brand Show, Karen Bartuch shares her professional views on the George Floyd and how it can be prevented. For Bartuch, using psychology and communication can help handle stressful situations, especially with the cops.
Bartuch, a former Chicago cop, reiterates the importance of training among law enforcers so they can do their job humanely and win the people, even those she calls "don't want to go into cuffs, but need to be in cuffs".
She also highlights the discrimination of women in the workplace which motivated her to start a movement on women empowerment. She believes that, though it's not necessary to pick women over men all the time, society must become impartial towards women and not treat them as less important.
Karen gives a peak on her podcast, called "Victorization", where she talks about how people can physically and mentally prepare for what may happen to them and be victorious even under tragic conditions.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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"It is important to treat people, even those who are with restraining orders, with integrity, dignity, and respect. If not, they will come after you and make some complaints." (09:31)
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"Without proper training on the law and its nuances, officers tend to go from zero to escalation because they think it's going to end the situation." (10:14)
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"Bartuch shares the stress inoculation training she designed for police officers. During the training, officers are placed under stressful situations that test their ability to think and make the right decision, such as when to shoot or not to shoot. The purpose of the training is to prepare the cops physically and mentally and help them make the right call." (17:51)
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According to Karen's research, women don't often see themselves as leaders or feel like they're heard as leaders. (33:37)
Listen to Victorization, Bartuch's podcast, to hear a spirited and often humorous approach to shifting the narrative from "victim" to "victor" that will awaken your warrior spirit.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran Craig Henzel is one of the world’s leading thinkers on leadership for corporate managers in challenging times. His new book, "Leadership from the Front Lines" offers a complete strategy to protect your business in turbulent markets and take it to high levels of performance when everything seems to be falling apart.
In his book, Henzel provides a path for readers to achieve effective leadership while developing ultra-high performing teams.
Henzel, guided by his diverse functional experience, demonstrated how leaders can get real business progress through leading from the front, radiating positive influence, and getting the most out of the employees, even in a virtual set-up.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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“It's leading from the front. So, you're going to need to get out front it's where you've got the best unobstructed view of what's ahead of you.” (10:08)
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“Everything that comes from the book will go to veteran homelessness and solving that. So, it's something that a number of us are serious about.” (20:44)
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“When you've eliminated the root cause there, you're never having to go back to that same old kind of broken manual processes.” (28:00)
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“Taking a look at something end to end is always a great idea and in objectively, right? So, you're bringing different minds to it.” (29:33)
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“Everyone has a kind of a part to play. It’s harnessing the collective intelligence of the team. That is going to be the key.” (30:36)
This episode is with Miranda Jo Davis who talked about why Yoga conflicts with the Christian belief. While Yoga became so widespread around the world and people from different religious sectors have tried it, this “fitness exercise” started and rooted from Buddhism and Hinduism, which practices are different from that of Christianity. She talked about how she struggled with accepting both yoga and her belief in Jesus being the only path to God and how she eventually gave up the former.
Topics Discuss in this Episode:
01:11 Why Miranda Davis started yoga and how it has changed her life.
04:27How she came to know Christianity and how it changed her perspective about yoga and life in general
06:16 How did she manage being in a difficult marriage relationship to becoming best friends with her husband.
07:35 Her experiences when training abroad and her encounters with different people that made her convinced yoga is not for her.
13:09 Miranda Davis explaining about the inspiration behind her book.
Visit https://mirandajodavis.com/ for more information
14:05 Sneak peak of the stories that will excite her book readers.
Jarvis Bowers is currently VP Marketing for Pearson Online Learning Services managing a team of 180 professionals committed to rethinking how people learn. Pearson is a 170+ year global leader in educational content evolving to become a digital leader in the future of education.
He's a seasoned marketing professional with experience with some of the world's most iconic brands such as American Express, AT&T Wireless, Sony Electronics, Walt Disney Company and Microsoft. His background with large multinationals and garage startups, has given him a unique perspective on how high-performance cultures are built and leaders are formed.
Key takeaways:
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Sometimes people think that if I can go to a small startup, I won't have to deal with the bureaucracy and the weight and the dysfunction of large corporations. And that's not always the case….they all struggle from the same challenges. (1:23)
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Don’t be fooled by the race of the corner office. It comes with a lot of compromise and make sure that you want it before you sacrifice your whole life for it, make sure that that's really what you want (3:31)
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My message to people, whether they're starting a career, are in the middle of their career, or on the tail end of the credit, is invest time and the energy to think about really, what is it that you want and why do you work? Why do you go into this office every day? (4:34)
Dr. Mohan Ananda founded Stamps.com, a NASDAQ registered company providing Internet-based mailing and shipping solutions using technology he developed. A successful venture capitalist, he has raised over $450 Million in public and private offerings for Stamps, Envestnets, and JAB Holdings
His book, Autobiography of an Immigrant, is a memoir about a man who left the comforts of a modern home in faraway India and did what he had to do to make a living and succeed in a new land.
Key Takeaways:
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You need to have sufficient capital, eventually, the revenue should be more than all these expenses, then you are in in a good shape. (7:58)
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One thing I which I still regret, we started growing quite rapidly. We had close to 800 employees. I think that's a mistake because you should grow in conjunction with the revenue growth. You need to have a minimum number of employees for sure. But any kind of growth has to be in proportion to the growth in business activities.(13:30)
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We should learn to have people who are experts, part of your team that you have to bring. Like technology, legal, and marketing you need to hire experts. (21:35)
His book can be purchased on Amazon https://amzn.to/3vl3Acl
Nicolai Chen Nielsen is the Director of Transformation Services at Peakon, Workday, where he helps organizations use talent analytics and employee engagement tools to empower employees to drive the change they wish to see.
He has co-authored two bestselling books, Return on Ambition and Leadership At Scale. His most recent book, Return on Ambition, has just been shortlisted as one of the top 10 out 10,000 non-fiction books by get Abstract for 2021. If you enjoyed the interview, please consider voting for the book here.
Key takeaways:
- Ambition has always been this incredible strong drive. And there's been a dark side in the early, early twenties. For example, I did experience a form of burnout. I did, essentially just take on too many things. (2:59)
- Instead of you managing your ambition, your ambition is managing you….We looked at the types of situations where these occur and, and we found that there was something we called frenemies in the book. Uh, there are friends of ambition, but they're also, um, potential enemies. Uh, ambition has a dark side, if you will. And it's important that there is a balance because it's not that you want to get rid of them. (11:31)
- The big question is setting a philosophy of ambition. I mean, really thinking through what is your ambition and, and more important than the destination is actually the direction because so many things will change in your life.… along those three dimensions of achievement, growth and wellbeing, what are the principles you want to live by you? What's the future state you want to get through. So you can make an assessment that you are on the right path and you're living in alignment with your true ambition. (16:51)
Don’t forget to vote for the book here.
A retired Air Force officer, Axel started his first company in 2005 focusing on consulting, employee skill development, and program management.
Along his journey, he has made many relationships, learned about the pitfalls of purchases, and made both good and bad decisions to ultimately reach economic independence.
Axel currently has a residential real estate portfolio worth $1.5 Million which is still growing. Due to his love for education and helping people help themselves become successful, he has continued to teach, coach, and mentor people.
Key takeaways:
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You don't need to be rich to start investing in real estate. (3:08)
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It’s really important to have, a vision or a goal so that you keep positive energy and remain motivated to actually go down on that journey, (4:52)
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Man, discipline mindset and passive income. What else do you need? (3:55)
Interested in becoming financially free? Visit his podcast https://idealwealthgrower.com/media/the-ideal-investor-podcast/
Biagio "Bill" Sciacca, known to his friends as "Bill" grew up in the coal mining district of Northeast PA. He holds a bachelors degree in Philosophy and Sociology, and a Masters and PhD in Business Administration.
He taught at the university level since 1982, and, recently retired from a full time academic post at Penn State University. In addition to his academic post, Bill is a serial entrepreneur owning an award winning consulting and training organization, a chain of donut and ice cream franchises, and several businesses in the automotive/car care industry.
Bill divides his free time between doing research in creativity, Southern Italian cooking, writing fiction, and writing and recording his own songs with guitar. He is also a certified SPIN instructor
- That's what made my teaching of economics sexy. The students loved it when I can roll up my arms, show them the scars, because it wasn't just theory. (2:02)
- The biggest problem with people speaking in public is they are afraid they're going to make a mistake. It doesn't matter if you have a snack bubble coming out of your left nostril. Wipe it off and keep going. People are concerned about what your content is. Not how you look (20:24)
- What I try to teach young executives is that you need to have self-confidence, don't necessarily worry about making a mistake. Worry about doing the best that you can. People will forgive the mistakes, as long as you have the passion and the intellect to back that passion. (23:00)
For more information on Bill Sciacca visit his website https://intelligentmotivationinc.com
In this episode John David Mann talks about his beginnings as a writer, his challenges and what he did to get to where he is today.
His first novel, STEEL FEAR, coauthored with former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb, was released this July and was recently named by Publishers Weekly as one of “Best Books of 2021”. Author Lee Child of “Jack Reacher” fame called it “an instant classic, maybe an instant legend.”
To date, Mann has coauthored 30 books, including 4 New York Times bestsellers and 5 national bestsellers, and won numerous awards. His bestselling classic THE GO-GIVER (with Bob Burg) has sold over 1 million copies and won the Living Now Book Award’s Evergreen Medal for its “contribution to positive global change.”
Key Takeaways:
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The challenge to writers is what I'm saying is, are the same challenges that you face if you're starting a business, if you're starting anything. (2:49)
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For over a decade, I was sort of professionally an editor of other people's stuff, which by the way, I think it was an excellent way to get training as a writer editing other people's stuff, because you're not attached to it emotionally. (4:50)
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if you want to write, you got to read and read appreciatively. It's like eating a meal appreciatively. Don't just eat to fit stuff your face and move on to the next thing, taste what you're eating (7:07)
For more information on his books visit https://johndavidmann.com
Sylvester Boyd Jr. is a native of Chicago, Illinois. He received an Associate in Arts Degree/Kennedy King College, and A Bachelor of Arts degree from Chicago State University in geography, with a minor in history.
In 2014, he published his first novel, The Road from Money -- 1925 to 1937, based on true stories told to him by family members raised in Money, Mississippi. He has woven both fact and fiction into a dynamic portrayal of historical events of the era; including music, inventions and the journey of a young Negro girl and her family living under the trying times of Jim Crow in the South. This first book in the series received a 5-star Award from Reader’s Favorite.
In addition, Sylvester is also a world traveler and motivational speaker. His expertise in business, education, motivational speaking, the entertainment industry and world travel brings a unique perspective and insight into the current world-wide racial and poverty driven tensions.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed…
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“Many wars have been started over disrespect.” (11:38)
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“Don’t do something to me you wouldn’t want done to you.” (15:29)
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“We can start today to write true history.” (17:50)
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“That’s something we can today. Get the people to write books and write the truth.” (20:33)
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“Racism is like a disease. It’s like a tumor that metastasizes as time goes.” (22:47)
You can grab a copy of his book at www.boydbooks.net
Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert, and Anti-Financial Advisor," talks about how to quickly create sustainable cash flow that would help small business owners achieve financial prosperity now and in the future. He decided against putting money on the stock market alone and went with the saying "go for a place to have real assets" and bought real estate properties.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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“Instead of focusing on just trying to accumulate and then live on less than the interest, which is what the stock market answer is, what if we can actually generate streams of income coming in that pay way more.”
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“My 32,000 is already made another 90,000 on top of the 32,000 I put on down on that property.”
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“There are all kinds of ways to make money that's outside the stock market, but we're always led to believe that it is the only way.”
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“The thing is that most of the stock market dips that have happened didn’t coincide with the recession.”
To learn how to integrate self-love and care into your business while creating growth and profitability visitwww.wiseprofits.net.
When it comes to domestic violence, Katie Ray-Jones knows what she's doing.
As the CEO of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Katie Ray-Jones provides strategic vision and leadership to the only hotline in the nation that links victims and survivors to more than 4,500 shelters and domestic violence programs across the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
For more than a decade, Katie has established herself as an advocate for the victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Key Takeaways:
- Domestic violence is such as silent epidemic. Research that has been done, um, indicates that one in four women, one in seven men will experience severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. (4:28)
- What we know about how abusive partners show up, this is not someone who's going to show up angry at work. They're going to appear incredibly charismatic. Like I know them so well, they couldn't possibly do it. (6:43)
- The first thing someone can always do is visit our website, the hotline.org has lots of tips for family, friends. (10:18)
If you are experiencing domestic violence or you know someone who does please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE or visit their website https://www.thehotline.org/ for more information.
Dave Chesson is the guy behind Kindlepreneur.com, a website that teaches authors about book marketing and how to optimize their content for maximum success on Amazon's KDP platform. His website is recommended by Amazon as one of its top resources.
With an extensive list of successful clients and contributors, including New York Times bestselling authors such as Ted Dekker, Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson, Chesson and his team help both fiction and nonfiction authors at all levels from beginner up to professional writer/publisher status. He has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, ALLi, Huffington Post, and even Market Watch.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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“The biggest thing about Kindlepreneur was, is that I wanted to create a place where when you read one article, you're not only able to get the information you need, but you can turn around and take action.” (2:53)
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"People can use it in different ways. You can even use it to help you to figure out how many books that day you would need to sell to be the new number one bestseller for a particular category. That's the Kindle calculator." (4:51)
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“We as authors, sometimes one thing you could really do is look at the tertiary effects beyond just the sales of the book and how that may affect you.” (20:19)
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“They have a lot of works that have never seen the light of the day only because they've always been a part of the gatekeepers of the publishing companies and whether or not the company wanted to pay for that.” (21:37)
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“I see this huge shift across the board from published authors and publishing companies realizing the importance of self-publishing and where it's a great area to start looking for talent or opportunity.” (23:23)
If you are eager to start your writing journey head to https://kindlepreneur.com/best-book-writing-software/ for more information.
Dr. Mohan Ananda founded Stamps.com, a NASDAQ registered company providing Internet-based mailing and shipping solutions using technology he developed. A successful venture capitalist, he has raised over $450 Million in public and private offerings for Stamps, Envestnets, and JAB Holdings
His book, Autobiography of an Immigrant, is a memoir about a man who left the comforts of a modern home in a faraway India and did what he had to do to make a living and succeed in a new land.
Summary:
- You need to have sufficient capital, eventually, the revenue should be more than all these expenses, then you are in in a good shape. (7:58)
- One thing I which I still regret, we started growing quite rapidly. We had close to 800 employees. I think that's a mistake because you should grow in conjunction with the revenue growth. You need to have a minimum number of employees for sure. But any kind of growth has to be in proportion to the growth in business activities.(13:30)
- We should learn to have people who are experts, part of your team that you have to bring. Like technology, legal, and marketing you need to hire experts. (21:35)
His book can be purchased on Amazon https://amzn.to/3vl3Acl
Dr. Mohan Ananda founded Stamps.com, a NASDAQ registered company providing Internet-based mailing and shipping solutions using technology he developed. A successful venture capitalist, he has raised over $450 Million in public and private offerings for Stamps, Envestnets, and JAB Holdings
His book, Autobiography of an Immigrant, is a memoir about a man who left the comforts of a modern home in a faraway India and did what he had to do to make a living and succeed in a new land.
Summary:
- When we went to USPS there were five of us. I told my team to me do all the talking. But if I need some help, bring it because I didn't want confusion. I want to make sure this is done very professionally and very methodically. Communication is very important because they have to know what you're doing, what you can contribute how this can work out. (8:18)
- We need to break this down for people watching this because it didn't happen in a day it happened over years of relationship building, right? always important. (27:57)
- Anytime you get an opportunity and you feel like it is the right person, you should go and get the person on your side. And because of that our management team has been extremely stable. I mean, people left because they want to retire, not because they went work for somebody else. (37:42)
His book can be purchased on Amazon https://amzn.to/3vl3Acl
Dr. Mohan Ananda founded Stamps.com, a NASDAQ registered company providing Internet-based mailing and shipping solutions using technology he developed. A successful venture capitalist, he has raised over $450 Million in public and private offerings for Stamps, Envestnets, and JAB Holdings
His book, Autobiography of an Immigrant, is a memoir about a man who left the comforts of a modern home in a faraway India and did what he had to do to make a living and succeed in a new land.
Summary:
- sustainability is really important to make money.(21:13)
- First of all you have to develop a deck, a pitch deck presentation and in the pitch deck you have to give all the technology. What do you do. What the potential customers are what the possibility of penetrating and how do you get of those things. … In addition you have to do a financial forecast….in the forecast there are two elements. What are their revenue stream. How can you bring revenue and …you also have to have the expenses. (28:38)
- Most entrepreneurs, with a vision focus on their vision. They focus on what they can do. And they're ignored because they don't have the connections and network the people in place that you've established over the years… You better find someone who has because otherwise you might not get a meeting. And if you do you might be discarded or ignored or rebuffed rather quickly. (33:54)
His book can be purchased on Amazon https://amzn.to/3vl3Acl
Summary:
Jeff Standridge and Jeff Amerine, authors of Creating Startup Junkies, talks about the unique proposition of building sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in unexpected places. Arkansas, nicknamed the Natural State, a landlocked state in the South Central region of the US, and many other states, are well-positioned to inspire and empower not only entrepreneurs but also innovators through the intentional cultivation of talent, local engagements, and capitalization.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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"It's possible to build incredible new companies, not in the places that we all associate with the startup scene." (6:03)
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“If you can build something locally, rather than recruit something in, it's going to stick and there's going to be economic vitality that will follow.” (6:44)
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"There are measurable outputs and outcomes that show economic vitality in terms of new ventures, jobs created, patents created all the kind of stuff you would typically measure, can happen if you use this kind of model." (16:02)
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“Start where you are, get a group of committed change agents together, gain consensus, and then build a plan to start working from there.” (20:49)
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“You have to have somebody that is going to be a key champion or leader to fund your organization.” (20:30)
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“They need to make sure that the company they're going to start has a product or a service that fits the market, that there's a market need. And people are willing to pay for the problem that they're trying to solve.” (22:31)
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"So a good bit of advice we give is always to build a business like you might sell it someday, which means you've got to have good documentation and good process, and you've got a good succession plan." (23:54)
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“Solo entrepreneurs don't create a business; they create a job for themselves” (24:12)
For a copy of their visit Amazon Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places
Allyson Roberts is a cognitive-behavioral expert who combines science and spirituality to help people authentically change their minds so that their goals can finally be achieved. She is the author of several books with her latest just released. It’s called Behind the Power and is co-authored with thirteen of her clients who used Allyson’s methods to conquer their greatest challenges.
Allyson Roberts knows what it takes to make it in this world. As a young woman who found herself homeless, pregnant, and living in her car she turned to the writing of Napoleon Hill for comfort and guidance. Little did she know then what a huge impact his philosophies would make on her life.
Keywords:
- We are either the slave to our brain or the boss of our brain. There's really no in-between. (1:51)
- We have these automatic things that we do in life, where we're not present and our reptilian brain that's done the same thing over and over and over again, takes over and it happens with anxiety. It happens in all kinds of situations in life. (2:25)
- The thoughts that you think are just sentences until you attach the emotion to them. And so all those anxiety-ridden thoughts that you're too old, you're too fat. It's too late. You're too stupid……those are just sentences. And they don't mean anything until we believe them. (2:49)
Her book is available via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FJ34N9C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
In this episode, Michael Klein talks about the principles and keys to investing in the present economic state. Some of the key points mentioned were how smart and talented people overpowered real estate experts in terms of unique and successful investments. For Klein, deals are not found but created and that is what he highlighted in his recent book, "How to Make Sensible Investments in a Senseless Economy: Six Proven Steps to Prevent Financial Disaster."
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discuss….
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“The basis of the book is to try to manage through a process that you can repeat time and time again, that causes you to have, good answers.” (4:02)
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“If I'm doing business with smart people that are really talented at what they do, I've mitigated substantially all my risks, not all of it, but, but a big chunk of it.” (8:13)
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“So if you don't think real estate takes talented people, I think you're mistaken.” (13:54)
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“We're in this weird quasi world of capitalism meets socialism.” (19:26)
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“Retail is bad if you're not a great operator” (25:24)
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“And it's a great way of taking something that already exists, already has lots of plumbing, already has lots of electrical and converting it. So, I think that that's a pretty creative, reuse of something. It's not super unique, but it's done” (30:08)
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“That has nothing to do with the real estate. That had everything to do with the people, the real estate was just sitting there” (33:56)
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“Deals are not found. They're created” (34:03)
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“The United States at the end of World War II had debt levels that were similar to where we are now. And we worked our way.” (36:55)
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“So we were producing a product that would cause us to generate the money necessary to pay down debt” (38:22)
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“How to Make Sensible Investments in a Senseless Economy. It's six proven steps to prevent financial disaster by Michael Klein and Stanley Kafka” (45:06)
For more fascinating stories of the alternative investment world and to learn the 6 fundamental questions investors should ask to decrease risk in any economy and market read Klein's book now available on Amazon: How To Make Sensible Investments in a Senseless Economy.
Jeff West, an influencer and coach in sales management, converses about how salespeople or business aspirants can effectively and sustainably hit the target.
He emphasizes the urgency of establishing chemistry that brings people in and makes them want to stay.
According to West in business, you have to create a need and convince your clients that whatever you're selling is something they will be better off having.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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“The story, of course, revolves around a young salesman and a homeless man that kind of changes his total perspective.” (6:14)
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"I use the branding of fusion points now about finding that emotional and logical connection that will keep you going. For me, that connection was my daughters.” (12:07)
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“You cannot expect a six-figure income if you're only going to put in minimum wage effort. You've got to be willing to go out and get good at your craft, learn the craft, and then apply that, because you know, knowledge is not really power. (16:32)
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"Whatever you're selling, find something that you truly in your heart believe that your customer is better off by having that product or service on a day-to-day basis.” (16:58)
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“You need to ask the right questions. You'll know your market and you'll know what's going on, but you need to ask the right questions and find out what those needs are and be genuinely focused on helping that person solve that issue with that company that you can put them with.” (17:35)
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“You've got to learn how to build a chemistry that brings people in and then makes them want to stay.” (22:51)
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“You don't ever want to create a situation where someone thinks you're a pest or when you're trying to follow up with your prospects, but you want to build relationships.” (31:17)
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“Never underestimate the value of following up and building that relationship.” (32:09)
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“Good lead for me is going to be any company that has a sales team that needs sales and sales leadership training, or any small employer that is competing with the giants in their industry. Those are good leads for me.” (33:42)
Jeff can help you build a sustainable and profitable business by teaching you how to attract and retain great people in a competitive hiring market, and by mentoring you in developing a great sales team. To start learning how visit https://jeffcwest.com.
Joe Sanok is a keynote and TEDx speaker, business consultant, and writer for PsychCentral. He has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, GOOD Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Entrepreneur on Fire, and Yahoo News.
His podcast show, The Practice of the Practice Podcast, is recognized as one of the Top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month. He has interviewed Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, and Lewis Howes.
In this episode, Joe talks about his new book, Thursday is the new Friday: How to Work Fewer Hours, Make More Money, and Spend Time Doing What You Want and how the four-day workweek became more relevant during the pandemic. He also shares the research supporting how a four-day workweek boosts productivity and creativity.
Joe also shares how he landed his book deal with Harper Collins and used the money they gave to market his book.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed…. 1. “if a Kalamazoo community college can switch to a four-day week and experiment and just say like, does this work for us? I think it's important for businesses to just question, why have we done it this way?” (01:08)
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“So most people, you know, they hear things like sprint or batch where you're going to do all this work….. (09:12) And so in the book, I talked about discovering your sprint type, uh, because someone may try the typical batching sprint. And they're like, that doesn't work for me, I guess I'm not a sprinter. But then the reality is, you just don't know your sprint type.” (08:54)
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“The way it works is if you get a meeting with a Harper Collins it's as much me making sure they're a fit as them making sure I'm a fit. It's not an interview to try to get me to just join it's us seeing if there's a good relationship there and the amount of kind of business books that they are putting out for me felt like a very solid fit.” (18:16)
To start making Thursday your new Friday, you can purchase Joe’s book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Thursday-New-Friday-Fewer-Hours/dp/1400225981) or you can visit his website https://joesanok.com.
Kim Thompson Pinder shares how she became the CEO of a successful publishing company and a book writer.
Kim did not write for 30 years after a teacher told her at seven years old, "She was no good at writing and should stop." She came to a crossroads and chose to let those painful words go. Since she set her words free,
she has gone on to author five books, with two more on the way.
Currently, she is helping fellow writers to be successful in the publishing industry by “capturing their voice and writing it in a way that captivates their [target] audience”. She emphasizes the importance of three things when publishing a book: 1) Consider who you are writing the book to; 2) the message you want to send them; 3) What stories from your life can you tell, that's going to help the person relate and then take that to the next level.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discuss….
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“I forgave my teacher and I decided it was time for me to let my words go.” (04:26)
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“And finally I had this blog post. I put it up on the website and I had just enough courage to ask a few people to read it.” (06:26)
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"And then, you know, I knew it was time to start writing a book" (06:45)
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“the first one I wrote was network marketing, recruiting, 50 free or low-cost ways to find…recruits and customers.” (07:51)
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“What was the transition from pseudo-code MLM to that of (helping other entrepreneurs create their books)?" (09:12)
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“I just started taking on writing jobs because I needed extra money. And because I was already an established author, my books had good reviews.” (10:40)
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“how ghostwriters, I'm guessing your people as well, have to help mirror that person's voice” (13:05)
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“we just really focus on capturing our client's voice and more importantly, the heart of their message because every client that I've worked with, and I'm pretty sure Doug has as well, has a strong message that they want to share a strong message or strong story. And so, it's capturing that voice and writing it in a way that captivates the audience” (14:20)
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“Business went up 300% last year because I stopped talking to egocentric people and started focusing on people with a story that matters.” (16:05)
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“the craziest book would be Shari Lueck, My Skeletons Have Names and she tells her incredible story of growing up in an abusive home.” (21:45)
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“first of all is, you want to know who you're writing the book to. It needs to be targeted. If you want your book to be effective, it has to be targeted.” (26:40)
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“What I would suggest is just really get a good grip on who you want to write to and the messages that you want and the stories of yourself that you want to share.” (27:28)
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“Sometimes we get so emotionally attached to what we write but find that editor, that's not only going to do your grammar, but it's also going to help you develop the book.” (28:13)
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“Don't stay emotionally attached to that book because it's more about making sure that the reader's going to benefit from the book, than making sure that you write all the things that you want” (28:44)
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“My book, Author to Authority, keeping with the brand right, is coming out in October.” (29:27)
Kim understands the power of words and cannot wait to share them with you on her Author To Authority podcast. www.AuthorToAuthority.com/podcast
“Afformations" is what Noah St. John wants his clients to ingrain in their lives. This is different from the positive affirmations many psychologists would encourage people to do. The importance of asking oneself the "why questions" will lead to the connection of his/her inner and outer game. Our inner game is how well we communicate with ourself and the outer game is how well we communicate with the outside world. In this episode, John emphasizes the importance of both factors in being successful and truly happy.
In this episode we discuss....
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“When you say this positive statement,75% of people actually don't believe it. And the only people who believe it are the ones who are already there” (5:00)
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“Millions and millions of people are unconsciously holding themselves back from the very thing that they want.” (12:29)
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“the why is more powerful than the how.” (14:26)
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“your entire life is only determined by two things. Number one is the quality of your communication with the world inside of you and the second thing is the quality of your communication with the world outside of you.” (22:26)
Get a copy of Noah’s new book Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money FREE at https://SendMeaBookNoah.com
Leaders have a rippling effect in the organization, says Mary Malek in her interview with Doug Crowe. She talks about the vital role of leaders in the corporate world and how crucial it is for them to be accountable to their people. From a couple of decades working for different organizations, Malek saw how leaders failed to recognize the importance of soft skills – communication, culture, and motivation. These, which she called the new currency of leadership, are what she hopes to instill with the CEOs and executives in her professional groups. This is also the core topic of her book, "New Currency of Leadership”.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discuss….
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“What I'm doing now is the most fulfilling thing I've ever done in my life, which is working with CEOs in the orange county, Los Angeles area, trying to help them become a better version of themselves, as well as, as we know, leaders have a rippling effect on the organization.” (2:32)
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“I was teaching at Pepperdine and Chapman University and I was working with students, but I realized it was from the bottom up and I really needed to do from top-down in order to make that difference.” (3:25)
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“And the whole idea is how can we collectively make each other's lives better, come up with best practices and really question each other about the decisions that we're making.” (4:27)
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“I really think that running a company without having some sort of an accountability from a peer advisory board is really malpractice.” (5:04)
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“The book really came from a couple of decades of working in organizations and recognizing some of the things that were not addressed well, and they were the soft skills that needed to be there, but they weren't.” (7:19)
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“Sometimes when it goes through an MBA program, a lot of focus is on the financing and the financial well-being of an organization and the responsibilities to the shareholders, but what happens to their responsibility, to the people that worked at.” (7:40)
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“The new currency is how are we, these things that do actually contribute to the bottom line and those things are: are people motivated? or are they engaged? or is there good communication going on?” (8:53)
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“How do you measure the currency of innovation?” (9:25)
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“You've got to know what's going on in the front line. You got to know what's going on at the middle management and then really see where the gaps are.” (12:35)
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“The book is called New Currency of Leadership by Mary Malek, number one bestseller” (17:32)
You can purchase Maryam's book on Amazon The New Currency of Leadership to read her 16 point plan to be a better leader.
Emily Chang talks about what inspired her in writing her book, the Spare Room, and how she hoped for people to feel more positive about themselves when reading her story. She had never thought of lending her "spare room" at home to homeless children and young adults for years. But the whole experience turned out to be an avenue for her to start something new, to write books to bring positive change to society. In this interview, she shares, "When you're in the heart of giving in a meaningful way, that you, I feel you are uniquely designed to give, it's not sacrificial. It's not bitter or painful”
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discuss....
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“We don't define success or failure. We simply say, we're going to try it.” (2:54)
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“Some things you don't have to wait until you retire to do. Some things maybe are better done now while they're fresh in the mind.” (4:13)
3.“You can do so much more than you can possibly anticipate.” (7:22)
- “When you're in the heart of giving in a meaningful way, that you, I feel you are uniquely designed to give, it's not sacrificial. It's not bitter or painful.” (7:38)
5.“You're living with intention and intention will find you, like, you will become a magnet for people who need what you have to give.” (10:25)
- “So your legacy is something that you leave in the world around you such that it's better for having had you there.” (23:10)
Get more insights on building your social legacy at https://social-legacy.com/work/.
This episode focuses on David Meine’s journey to discovering the connection between a leaky gut and the overall well-being of a person. Having suffered from numerous health issues from his thirties has led David to uncover the secret to being med-free. He later created a book that explains his health journey. The book is called, "Eating to Live: Unlocking the Leaky Gut Code".
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discussed….
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“So when you're with a doctor, they look at your symptoms and then they prescribe a medicine that is sometimes worse than what you're dealing with” (7:01)
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“We give them a straightforward way to figure out, is there a way I can fix my health problem from a nutritional standpoint, instead of taking these medicines that make and can make situations worse” (7:20)
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“I've had five forms of cancer and that's all because I have a compromised immune system from a leaky gut” (18:28)
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“Those NSAID, create and open the junctions in the small intestines that let through the bacteria, they let through the bad stuff in your bloodstream.” (21:53)
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“Here I am today, no pain in my feet, no arthritis, no more pain in the leaky gut, no more brain fog that I was dealing with that comes from leaky gut. My colitis has gone. My colon is clean.” (24:47)
If you are eager to optimize your gut health to live the life you deserve visit Https://eatingtolive.com/ebook/ayb.
In this episode, Scott Schilling talks about beekonnected, a social media platform entrepreneurs can use to connect them with others in business and later on help them generate leads using a special algorithm that brings entrepreneurs the customers, connections, and the influence they need.
For Schilling, their aim in creating this platform is to create a place for businessmen to come to do purposeful business. This is what sets beekonnected apart from all the other social media platforms that are popular these days.
As Schilling said, “We've got people migrating over because of the other attributes, not just the shiny objects.”
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode we discuss….
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“Find a crowded market, identify the problems with those supplying that market, get rid of the problems, reenter the market with all the solutions.” (4:24)
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“We want you to bring your group to be connected so you can monetize and you can do what you want from a commercial basis with them.” (8:55)
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“This is about you having a place where you can monetize to grow your business.” (9:13)
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“We've got people migrating over because of the other attributes, not just the shiny objects.” (11:14)
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“You can have everything in life you want when you help enough other people get what they want.” (20:24)
To learn more about Scott visit his website https://ScottSchillingSPeaks.com
Gary Goldstein, creative entrepreneur and award-winning producer of Pretty Woman, Under Siege, The Mothman Prophecies, to name a few, shares how the people he's met, young and old, contributed to how he sees filmmaking. He talks about how the film industry has changed over time and how these changes make him all the more excited to work with the diverse people in this industry.
Key Takeaways/Main Points:
In this episode, we discussed...
How Pretty Woman may be the best romantic comedy in the entire history of Disney because "it retained enough of that realism...it was anchored or grounded in some very human sense.” (15:30)
“There's just an inordinate appetite for the content of all stripes, even the limited series and documentaries and formats that were previously unknown to us” (26:40)
“Streamers are kind of the modern-day replacement for what was the independent film community.” (26:52)
Gary has a new coaching program that will walk you through exactly how to break into the film/tv industry and build a successful, sustainable career as a creative.
For the first time ever, Gary wants to extend his powerful mentorship to you. The same support and personal guidance, simple strategies, and actionable solutions he’s used in launching the careers of some of Hollywood’s greatest screenwriters today.
If you’re ready to jumpstart your career, click here: https://creativeedge.com/coaching