Conquering Dreams: Recent Episodes
CB Baker
I'm very passionate about helping people Conquer their Dreams. Coaching people through a major breakthrough to greatness is what I specialize in. No goal is to big or too small for me to help you develop winning strategies to conquer it. I use the life skills taught to me throughout my career playing football at nationally known Woodlands High School in Texas, Oklahoma University, and Southern University to help people with everyday life problems and exceed business goals. The diverse experience of coaches that were on my path during my playing career has really given me the tools necessary to succeed in a every changing environment as well as inspire people to do the same.
CB's Wife Sheri Baker joins the show to discuss if you would take $70k in cash or to tickets to the Roc-Nation Brunch
I go over the 9 Rules of Self-Improvement
- Listen as if You don't know anything
- Trail and Error is the best for Small/ Medium Areas of Improvement
- Be Kind to Yourself
- Knowing When to Quit
- Always Value the Experience
- Be Present When Learning Something New
- Don't Re-Invent the Wheel
- Practice Makes Perfect
- Be Master of One and a Jack of All of Trades
Did you know that companies are disguising their entry level jobs on College Campuses so they don't have the word "sales" in the description?
Author and college Professor Joyce Johnson joins the show to discuss all the myths and negative stereotypes of jobs in sales.
Teachers and business owners with seasonal work have one thing in common, having months without income. This episode I cover the mindset you need to budget with a schedule like and how an 80/20 budget can work in any situation.
In this episode I cover the major and minor differences in mind set when owning a business and owning a job.
Work-Life balance is one of the most discussed topics with no valuable solution. The main reason no solution is given is due to the fact that the solution depends on the individual.
Gary Vee, Tim Ferris, Grant Cardone and Ed Mylett all talk about their views on work-life balance. They all range from zero work-life balance to making sure you max out your life.
The bottom line is your work-life balance is determined by what values you hold in your professional and personal life. The tipping point is always changing due to life events and major projects. There will be times to where people on the outside looking in will see an in-balance between the two because they don't know your priorities or values.
Staying true to your core values will put you closer to your work-life balance.
Darryl Murphy joins the show to give his insight on international travel, living abroad and global media.
How do you know when to go with your gut? That question has been asked from the beginning of time. What hasn't been discussed is polarizing the results going with your gut can cause. Going with your gut can lead to procrastination of facing reality or over-analyzing everything.
Morning routines can not only make or break your day, it can make or break your professional career. Here are some tips I use while coaching people to reach the next the level of productivity and professional advancement.
Why do haters monitor how much icing you put on your cupcake? Your hard earned money will give the ability to buy icing you want in your life. Cars, clothes and vacations are just examples of what kind of icing you can out on the cupcake of life. It seems like every time you upgrade your life people come out of the woodworks to judge your decision on the things you buy or what you spend money on.
Financial advisor Tearanie Parker tells her story of crushed dreams that turned into finding her real passion. In this episode, you will learn how to network, live your dreams and trust that God has a plan for your life.
It can be a terrifying thought to enter a room full of people you don't know and have to interact with them when you are introverted. I know because I'm introverted myself.
These are the tips I use to get me past my initial fears to network with people at conferences and events.
A great way to provide value to your network is hosting a cocktail party. I give 3 tips that will help you pull off a flawless party with minimum clean up afterwards.
Who is to blame for the tension between the police and the culture? The media can certainly share some of it. Is it the training the law enforcement receives from the first day of becoming an officer? What about the Hip Hop Culture itself? The culture definitely only portrays the negative side of law enforcement.
Guest Chad Daniels, a law enforcement detective, joins the show today to give his insight on what it's like to be in law enforcement as a black man. He also tells us what is fact and what fiction when it comes to life as a police officer.
The leader of the Diven Real Estate Group, Mahn, comes on the show to give us insight into the real estate game. We talk about what's real and what fake about the information you hear and see on the internet.
Long time friend Al Matthews stopped by with Sean Crippen to talk the benefits of selling insurance. Think that being insurance salesman doesn't pay, well think again. It may well be the fastest way to retirement yet, if done right.
Al Matthews can be reached at 757-504-2114 Sean Crippen can reached at 804-592-1255
Guest Tennille Daniels joins the show to give her story of heartbreaks, bounce backs, and living in purpose.
Tawanda Walker joins the show today. Tawanda tells her story of how she became an expert in the trucking industry and what it took for her to understand what she was truly passionate about.
Everyone talks about knowing your strengths and weaknesses, but they don't talk about what you shouldn't do. If you suck at something, you shouldn't do it.... period. The simple cold hard truth about knowing what you suck at will keep you from working a job or doing tasks that bring you extreme discomfort.
The goal in life and business is to enjoy as much as possible when it comes to life and to make as much money as possible when it comes to business. So are we doing the opposite when it comes down to living life and running a business?
Do you get in the car without a destination? If you have done this you know the amount of confusion it caused. Same goes for your life. You will have some confusion about where you are going if you don't know where you are going and more importantly why.
This is a quick message to show you how to calculate the amount of money you make an hour based on your yearly salary. (video can found on IGTV @therealcbbaker and Youtube: CB Baker
No matter what,life comes with some conflict. Resolving conflict with other people can be tricky if not done properly. In this episode I give examples and advice on how to handle a conflict.
Lessons learned from mistakes start at ownership level. You measure wether or not a lesson has been learned by if the mistake is made again.
Simple solutions to everyday problems.
The ability, to be honest, has eroded over the years. The people and the organizations that have the ability to be honesty are more successfull than the competition.
Disappointments can be a tough thing to get past because its so internal. It's also the silent killer of success. The two types of disappointments are situations dealing directly with yourself and disappointments that are not in your control. I discuss how to neutralize the effects of being disappointed in yourself and what tools to use to get the valuable lessons out of the disappointments.
Being in sync with yourself keeps you from being distracted by opportunities that aren't for you.
I get asked a lot about what do I do to make sure my work life balance stays in check. I give some insight into the tools and the thought process you need to succeed.
Fear is something that is often talked about but rarely conquered. The ones that conquer their fears tend to be more successful in life. CB sits down with author and motivational speaker, Sean Archer, to discuss what is actually holding us back and how to overcome our fears.
Understanding the Ego has been one mankinds greatest quest. Reading up on it informed me of some blind spots people may have when leading people. In this eposode, I give practical advice on how to deal with ego within yourself and others.
Working from home can be an enjoyable experience or it can be a road to hell. The choice is really up to how you approach it. CB Baker gives some quick tips on making sure you are set up for success.
Everything comes down to your first step when you do anything. It's important that you make the most of it. "Put your best foot forward" is often said but people don't usually do it. Your ability to find the most important thing to work on at the moment is what separates people who achieve their goals and the ones that quit the fun factor has worn off ("the dip").
I also talk about knowing what you are getting yourself into when you turn what you are passionate about into a business. Know the difference between a hobby and a business.
Tashari Berry is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Tashari Financial Group. She started her journey in the financial industry as a financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she managed millions of dollars of AUM from offices all over the nation. Later, Tashari stepped out on faith and started her own investment firm, which was a dream come true.
Tashari Financial Group has a fiduciary responsibility to provide advice that is in the best interest of its clients. TFG is a fee-based investment advisor that offers life insurance and two types of advisory services: portfolio management services and financial planning services. They service high-net-worth individuals, small business owners, and new investors, while focusing on retirement, college savings, estate planning, and charitable foundations.
Tashari has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Howard University in Washington, D.C. She views herself as an educator first and a financial advisor second due to her experience in education as an English teacher in China, and with her continuous efforts to educate her clients.
Tashari is married with two dogs, and when she is not helping others’ fulfill their dreams, she enjoys delicious cuisine and traveling the world.
Ro from Drinking on Sunday's joins the podcast to discuss how an "Ok I'll do it" decision lead him to be one the most effective mentors of young black men in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia. Ro's ability to reach kids from broken homes and over worked families has really opened the eyes to the possibilities they have within their grasp.
When it comes to the affect social media is having on the people he's mentoring, there seems to be a common theme from people from the age of 15-25 when it comes to engaging into negative communication. "Why would you argue with someone you don't even know?" is what Ro finds himself saying multiple times while mentoring young adults.
A lot of great insight on how mentoring is needed for the community and what we can do to be apart of it.
Hiring the right people is crucial to your success in business. Its done using massive communication and learning to listen more than you talk. A lot of hiring mistakes are done by trying to fit an oval object into a round hole. It almost fits but its doesn't and that is where the problems begin.
During this podcast we discuss our newly incorporated plant based whole food diet. We share our thoughts on highly opinionated vegans and meat eaters! We also discuss our struggles as well as excitement as we start this new journey!
Motivational Speaker, Sean Archer, sits down with CB Baker and tells his story about how he went from chasing the dream of being a rapper to accidentally having a viral radio show and managing upcoming artist. After dealing with all the shady side of the entertainment business, Sean begins to get out the game to pursue another passion that he's been called to do.
Behavioral Health Specialist, Sheri Baker, joins the podcast to talk about if reality tv has had an affect on black culture. We also discussed the way reality shows like Love and Hip Hop and Flavor of Love affected the direction of Hip Hop?
Owner and founder of Rebel Society and Society X Podcast, Rashod Harris, stops by the studio for completely random conversation. The result is a candid conversation about being an entrepreneur, Marketing businesses, Hip Hop , and how rapper Rick Ross influenced chicken wings nationwide.
Having a Champions Mindset is important to achieving dominance in your area. CB gives his personal examples of differences of a organization achieving dominance and one that wanted to meet the status quo.
When you feel your self get too comfortable in life its time to "Make it Rain". Adversity helps build character and toughness. Knowing this, some people still avoid discomfort at all cost but then wonder why they are not growing as a person or their situation in hasn't improved. This podcast sheds light on the some of the reasons why you are not Conquering your Dreams and provides practical tools to get you you jump started on your goals or back on track.
What does mentorship and team sports have in common? The art of coaching and being coached is one the most underrated aspects of sports, business and life. No matter what at some point in life you will be mentored and have a mentee.
Former Oklahoma University and Dallas Cowboy Strength and Conditioning coach, Joe Jurasezek, joins the show to give us some insight what it means to mentor some of the greatest athletics in world while juggling the politics of the business side of sports and the changing of Head Coaches. You will be surprised to hear the life long lessons in the stories shares about his childhood and professional career.
You've heard the saying "Study long, Study Wrong".... this is true on many levels. Especially when it comes to preparation for anything that is involves solving a problem. The 7th Law of Preparation is perfection is the enemy of great.
Too many times I've seen people or heard stories of people not fixing a problem due to information overload or just the sure fear of being wrong. Work to find 80% of the solution and then execute. The faster you find out the solution doesn't work, the faster you work to fix what didn't work while keeping what did work in play.
You’ve heard the saying, “study long, study wrong” well it is true on so many levels, especially when it comes to our dreams. You will find yourself spending so much time preparing for perfection that you miss the moment to go live with your ideas. In this law I will discuss how perfection is in the eye of the beholder, everyone’s description on perfection will be different so do not allow that to stop you from pursuing greatness. Tune in as I discuss how perfection is the enemy of great.
So let’s imagine you just got a call from someone willing to invest millions in your dream idea and you have 5 days to prepare for the presentation. It’s Sunday night, Walk Dead is on, the kids are doing cute things to grab your attention, your Facebook notifications are buzzing on your phone every 10 minutes, and you are in a heated debate with your best friend through text. All things that just need your attention right now, right? Wrong. These are all distractions that cloud clarity and pushes you further away from productivity. Tune in to this podcast as I discuss the best way to overcome distractions, you cannot afford to be distracted it is too expensive.
Ever wondered who was behind the biggest conference college basketball tournament in the USA? The tournament is simply know as THE CIAA after the CIAA Conference, a NCAA Division 2 conference located on the east coast has a rich history of basketball. The wizard behind the new CIAA evolution, Leon Kerry, joins Conquering Dreams Podcast to share how he stumbled into being the Commissioner of the CIAA Conference for over 20 years. Taking his expertise as executive at a major bank along with his natural gift at selling gave the conference a huge boost in revenue and popularity through the major sponsors he was able get. Kerry's insight how to be successful in business and what really opens doors of opportunity is simple yet powerful. Money is King and it follows loyalty, hard work and persistence. Understanding these principles will give you an advantage that other people either have forgotten or just don't know. Grab a pen, you are going want to take notes.
On Christmas morning Whitney Graham's daughter was playing with her new barbie dolls and randomly said "I want to give dolls to girls who don't have any". Whitney then asked, "How many?" her daughter replied with......."1,000". The journey of faith began with a small request from a 9 year old girl and turned into a movement.
Should going to therapy be as regular as going to the dentist? License Professional Counselor Joni Wingate joins Conquering Dreams Podcast to discuss her answer and benefits of getting counseling.
CEO of Memorable Events by Apryl , Apryl Roberts, sits down and shares her story with host CB Baker. Apryl's story to success was far from traditional. Honor roll student with aspirations of being a lawyer was interrupted when she became pregnant at the age of 16. Due to a strong family support and the active father of the new born baby, Apryl went on to intern with music producer Teddy Riley and intern at DEF Jam Records. She turned her experience working in the music industry into a national full event production firm. She now handles celebrity, non-profit, corporate and social events worldwide. She's currently working with Settle Seahawks, Kam Chancellor and his Kam Cares Foundation for their celebrity weekend, The Foodbank (Taste of Hampton Roads, Donor receptions) and just secured a contract with Dave & Busters. Apryl's story will inspire you to Conquer your Dreams.
It is very easy to take a dream and water it down with thousands of other sub ideas. For example, maybe you want to go back to school, you get excited about it and begin to spend more time on purchasing book bags, electronics, and attire. This then takes away from the time you could have spent studying understanding the curriculum or even registering for class. In this podcast we discuss the importance of focusing on the main thing and how to drive energy to it.
Conquering Dreams host CB Baker and Co-Host Sheri Baker invites power couple World Wide Women Group CEO, Elle Harris and Rebel Society CEO, Rashod Harris into the studio to discuss the HBO Show Insecure and how it relates to couples dealing with the struggle of supporting someone while they chase their dream.
Behavioral Health Specialist, Sheri Baker and World Wide Women Group CEO, Elle Harris join host CB Baker to discuss how Supervisor Syndrome causes lost of moral and high turnover of employees.
You probably read that law and question its validity. Think about all those things that you continue to put off: losing weight, going back to school, or filing the paperwork for your dream business. There is something in our minds that makes us hesitate when ever these items come up on our to-do list, well in this podcast I will tell you just how to combat the desire to put things off, tune in!
So now you know what you are preparing for, take a deep breath. One more time. Just like that breath, your lungs allowed you to inhale and then exhale, but not at the same time. One was done before the other all in the purpose of keeping you alive. This must be done with your dreams one task at a time to keep it alive, tune into this podcast as I discuss this process and the myth of multitasking.
We all have those moments when we want to do something greater. We get excited about it and think about how great the end result will be for us financially or fame-wise. The celebration period is where the joy lies but the level of celebration is determined by the level of preparation. Check out this first law of the 7 Laws of preparation series and let’s determine what you are truly preparing for.
Sheri Baker joins us today to discuss the challenges of having kids and going to school with an entrepreneurial mind set. Her advice is priceless and right on time for this is the era of the "start up" business.