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What Influences all of us daily. Is it good or bad? How does it affect us? Environment, People, Friends, Media Overcoming Stress Leadership training Employee engagement Fitness
The more you focus on getting the less you receive. The more you focus on giving the more the world brings back to you. Today, we're talking with the man who proved it."
What is Selling Really
Bob Burg on Why the Best Salespeople Never Feel Like Salespeople. In this thought-provoking conversation, the co-author of The Go-Giver explains why the highest-performing salespeople don't chase customers—they create value, build trust, and make other people feel understood. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, executive, or anyone who needs to influence others, you'll discover why selling isn't about convincing people to buy. It's about helping people make better decisions.
Success isn't about getting more from people. It's about becoming someone who gives more to people.
Most people see the interview. They don't see the pressure. Today, we're going behind the camera—where the real performance actually happens. Being behind the camera for James Dumoulin on The School of Hard Knocks isn't a technical role—it's a performance under pressure, capturing real-time conversations with billionaires where every moment counts. Tyler Flores is the camera operator in that environment, here's what the job actually looks like in real terms. Follow Tyler on Instagram as cameraman.millionaire
Here's a question most people never ask:
What if your career could help families build wealth while helping you become a business owner at the same time?
Our guest today, Sahid Abdala, is creating a platform where financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and leadership development all come together.
He didn't come from money. He didn't have connections. He had strong training from Patrick Bet David… a vision… and a decision most people are too afraid to make. Now at 29—he's not chasing success… he's becoming it."
Dakota Frazier believes that everything you want in life sits on the other side of influence. Not manipulation. Not hype. Real influence — the ability to lead yourself, move people, and create meaningful results.
Listeners will learn
• Lead with clarity and conviction • Communicate in ways that move people to action • Scale influence inside teams, organizations, and markets • Create success that produces lasting impact, not just short-term wins
Dakota's mission is simple: equip you with the tools, frameworks, and confidence to lead boldly, accelerate growth, and build a legacy that extends far beyond financial success.
learned three things from my battle with prostate cancer that apply directly to business and leadership:
- Consistency. Every day for 38 days, I showed up for treatment. The process worked because of steady, disciplined action—not intensity, but consistency. In business, the same truth applies: sustained effort beats occasional bursts.
- Alignment. On the treatment table, alignment had to be precise. If I was off by even a fraction, the laser would miss the target. In business, alignment is just as critical—between strategy and execution, vision and people. Small misalignments compound into major misses.
- Culture. From beginning to end, the staff created an environment of care, respect, and professionalism. Their culture made a difficult process not only bearable but supportive. In business, culture defines the experience—both for your team and your customers.
Consistency, alignment, and culture—whether in health or in business—are not optional. They are the difference between surviving and thriving.
Time Poverty: The CEO’s Silent Killer.
Tools to help with time management.
The Magic of NO.
Urgent tasks are usually someone else’s priorities that suddenly became yours.
The conversation isn’t about tactics. It’s about something far more powerful—the operating system behind every decision we make, every goal we pursue, and every challenge we overcome. That system is our mindset.
We’re fortunate to be joined by someone who doesn’t just speak about mindset—he lives it, teaches it, and transforms others with it.
Gary Chipik is a nationally recognized coach, strategist, and business leader with a rare ability to help high-performers rewire how they think, act, and lead. With decades of experience working with executives, entrepreneurs, and elite performers, Gary specializes in helping people break through plateaus by shifting their internal dialogue and unlocking a more resilient, disciplined, and growth-oriented mindset.
Whether you’re facing uncertainty, scaling new heights, or trying to reclaim focus in a noisy world
Ken Mauer’s - four-decade NBA officiating career featured some of basketball’s biggest moments and a rare distinction as one of the league’s longest-serving referees.
His legacy is marked by both professional excellence and high-profile issues. Whether you view him as a paragon of endurance or a provocateur standing firm on principle, his impact on NBA officiating is indelible.
Today on Influence Today, we’re joined by Dave Kline — former senior executive at Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s most rigorous and high-performance work environments. Dave now leads MGMT Accelerator, a company that helps managers rapidly grow into the kind of leaders people want to follow. With decades of experience building elite teams, Dave brings rare insight into what it truly takes to scale trust, performance, and leadership across any organization.”
Danny talks about building a high-performing sales team. It isn't just about hiring good salespeople — it's about building a system and a culture where great salespeople can consistently perform at their best.
A high-performing sales team is a product of clear vision, strong recruiting, relentless training, disciplined execution, real-time coaching that refuses to accept mediocrity.
Leadership in the Fast Lane: The Formula One Mindset for Business Success Running a business at the highest level demands the same mindset as a Formula One driver—clarity under pressure, rapid decision-making, and relentless focus on performance. There’s no room for hesitation when the pace is fast and the stakes are high. Success comes to leaders who build elite teams, trust their data, and adapt on the fly. Just like on the track, every move counts—and the margin for error is razor-thin.
Chef James is a classically trained culinary artist whose journey began in a small family kitchen, where he learned to appreciate the power of food to bring people together. After graduating from a top culinary institute, he honed his skills under world-renowned chefs in both Europe and the United States, mastering French technique while embracing global flavors.
Philosophies of Chef James * Chef James believes that the best meals begin with the best ingredients. Chef James builds teams that are accountable, respectful, and relentlessly supportive. He knows that excellent outcomes come from a culture of trust, not from fear. “If one station is off, we’re all off. If one shines, we all shine.”
When you align a clear purpose with genuine passion and dedicate yourself to adding value, remarkable things unfold. It's not just about having a vision—it's about communicating it with authenticity and conviction, inspiring others along the way. By merging the drive to excel with meaningful interactions, you create a powerful synergy where intent transforms into tangible impact and success becomes inevitable.
Dr. Gourgouris's work emphasizes that happiness is a choice and a skill set that can be learned, inspiring individuals and organizations to cultivate positive cultures and achieve greater well-being.
Debriefing and communication practices in business need to be structured, regular, and focused on ensuring clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Principles of Military Debriefing and Communication: 1. After-Action Reviews (AARs): The military regularly conducts debriefs (AARs) to analyze missions, identify successes, and pinpoint areas for improvement. The focus is on factual assessment, not blame, ensuring the entire team learns from each operation. 2. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Communication in the military often adheres to pre-defined formats and protocols, reducing ambiguity and ensuring consistency. 3. Focus on Mission Objectives: Every communication serves a purpose aligned with the overall mission, ensuring clarity and efficiency in decision-making. 4. Accountability: Team members are expected to acknowledge and act on their responsibilities, with detailed feedback loops to ensure tasks are completed effectively.
Welcome to "Influence Today," the podcast where we explore the forces shaping our world and the dialogues that define it. I'm Chet Tart, and alongside my co-host, Terry Lyles, we're diving into the heart of today's most compelling conversations. Today, we're tackling a critical and timely topic: how the attempted assassination of Donald Trump might shift the dynamics of discussions moving forward. This event has the potential to reshape the way we engage with each other, influencing not just political discourse but the very fabric of our societal interactions. Join us as we delve into the nuances of this event, examining how such a significant moment can create space for more measured, meaningful conversations.
Think you know your company's competitive advantage? - Think Again. Influence Today with Chet Tart and Terry Lyles Guest Jaynie Smith Keynote Speaker/CEO at Smart Advantage, Inc. | Vistage Chair Emeritus/Speaker, Competitive Advantage Expert | Best Selling Author
The concept of a Visatge peer group being likened to an informal "Kitchen Cabinet" is rooted in the idea of having a trusted group of peers with whom one can openly discuss and tackle issues, opportunities, and stress. Just as a kitchen cabinet holds essential tools and ingredients for cooking, this peer group serves as a resource for CEOs to access valuable insights and perspectives. By sharing confidential best practices with each other, CEOs within the Visatge peer group can gain fresh perspectives and innovative ideas. Visatge Chair Chet Tart conversing with Visatge speaker Terry Lyles. Overall, the Visatge peer group serves as a supportive network where CEOs can learn from each other, share experiences, and ultimately enhance their leadership.
Real Health Educator, Clean Health & Beauty Product Formulator, Author, International Speaker, featured on Dr. Oz Show, WebMD and major networks
Watch what you buy that goes in your body. Avoid machine made food.
Influence today with Chet Tart and Terry Lyles Becoming Invaluable: Develop the Willitude to Navigotiate life - One of the common characteristics of the nine individuals in our spotlighted in a view that “Failure is not an Option.” We all fail at times, so the question is what provides the stamina and resilience or to succeed in spite of any failure or setback. The answers lie in you and the pages in “Becoming Invaluable” help you learn about the application and discipline to make it happen in a full and complete fashion in your life. Powerful simple insights
An in-depth discussion with Dr. Terry Lyles author of Performance Under Pressure concerning Simone Biles withdrawal from the Olympics. What caused that decision?
Marc Nudelberg President of On the Ball Ventures On the Ball's mission is to build a sales culture that utilizes modern sports tactics to increase new business development and to help companies evolve in the digital era. Marc Nudelberg, a former college football coach, offers his unique discipline principals to win in business. Marc explains what most businesses miss. Sports teams train 90% of the time, Business trains only 10% of the time.
Stanley and George Labovitz - books include - The Power of Alignment: How Great Companies Stay Centered and Accomplish Extraordinary Things. - Back from the Brink: A Framework for Leaders in Times of Disruption
Alignment is the heart and soul of your company.
The R Factor is the cornerstone system, you've heard it as E + R = O. Simplistically it means Event + Response = Outcome and by managing your Response you can influence the outcome of the event.
Trust, Behaviors, character, excellence, repeating what we do - daily produces results.
Dr. Li is quite active in the academic side of otology and neurotology. What Dr. Li noticed in hospitals and airplanes
Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas.
His teams have welcomed more than 1 million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN and ESPN. Cole’s teams have been awarded Organization of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year and have won three CPL Championships.
The Savannah Bananas currently have sold out every game for three straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets.
In 2018, Fans First Entertainment made the INC 5000 list as one of the fastest- growing companies in America.
Ryan Hawk is a keynote speaker, author, advisor, and the host of The Learning Leader Show, a podcast with millions of listeners in more than 150 countries. The Learning Leader Show. A podcast born out of innate curiosity to learn from the greatest leadership minds in the world. He is the author of Welcome To Management: How To Grow From Top Performer To Excellent Leader.
Tim Cindric President of team Penske and strategist for the Penske-owned IndyCar teams Tim's teams won the IndyCar championship for 2014, 2017, and 2019 seasons.[3]
Nascar using iRacing which allows the use of a realistic cockpit view in official racing also allows for other camera views in test sessions or other sessions if the host or organizer allows. Iracing mimics auto racing in as much detail as possible. This has increased the fan base.
What are you really seeing?
How to navigate today's' market
What really going o?
What to invest in after this crisis?
What to sell - should you sell?
Top accounts that will soar.
Optimist Capital LLC is a Registered Investment Adviser (Fiduciary at all Times) providing Institutional Wealth Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Consulting, Investment Counseling & Advice, Financial Planning, as well as Teaching and Research.
Alex Cook Optimist Capital - Founder of Optimist Capital - Managing Director - Chief Investment Officer - Navigating the Market during the uncharted times. How it really works
Coronavirus and Spirituality. Keeping your Faith during this uncharted times.
Pastor J. Kevin Butcher
Hope Community Church of Detroit
How The Book Performance Under Pressure by Terry Lyles was created. The Process in detail
The Harmony Exercise is 10 minute guided meditation performed live daily to the rising sun. It promotes a positive mental attitude, using affirmations and setting positive intentions.
The Harmony Exercise is 10 minute guided meditation performed live daily to the rising sun. It promotes a positive mental attitude, using affirmations and setting positive intentions.
Shay Berman is the CEO and founder of Digital Resource, full-service digital marketing. Shay started in a garage went from door-to-door sales to starting Digital Resource, his own internet marketing agency. Four years later, Digital Resource has grown to over 40 team members, receiving several high-profile accolades, and an increasingly influential place in the West Palm Beach.
Doug Herbert is the multi-time Top Fuel drag racing champion and founder of the B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) B.R.A.K.E.S. is NOT Driver’s Ed. It is a FREE, hands-on, advanced driver training program taught by professional instructors. Herbert developed the free lifesaving defensive driver training program to address the number-one cause of death among teens – car crashes – helping to improve road safety for all and prevent other parents from facing the heartbreak of losing a child.
Jon Provost is an American actor, best known for his role as young Timmy Martin In 1957, Jon Provost won the role of Timmy Martin in the CBS television series Lassie. He joined the show at the top of the fourth season as co-star
For seven seasons, 1957–1964, audiences grew to love Timmy and his adventures with Lassie.- 1994, Provost received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7080 Hollywood Blvd. His memoir, Timmy's in the Well: The Jon Provost Story, was written in 2007.
Jon Provost is an American actor, best known for his role as young Timmy Martin In 1957, Jon Provost won the role of Timmy Martin in the CBS television series Lassie. He joined the show at the top of the fourth season as co-star
For seven seasons, 1957–1964, audiences grew to love Timmy and his adventures with Lassie. In 1964, however, Provost was 14 and chose not to renew his contract, although Campbell's Soup Company, the sponsor, wanted three more years.
Caught In Nature's Path - Hurricane Dorian and the Bahamas. Residents will experience specific kinds of mental and physical symptoms for months—including less interest in normal activities, depression, difficulty concentrating and sleeping. How does nature change your life and outlook?
Mark Timmons (aka “The Water Doctor”) is owner of US Water Systems.com. He is the highest-ranking Certified Water Specialist by the Water Quality Association in Indiana, and has over 44 years of experience in the water treatment industry. Mark is also a motivational speaker who speaks to groups about problems (moving mountains) in their lives.
| Most people let outside influences dictate their quality of life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Performance coach Dr. Terry Lyles teaches how to make a permanent shift in your relationship with stress, no matter what circumstances you are facing. |
The mission for Suits for Seniors is guided by the concept of image enhancement from the inside and out. In helping change their image, we can elevate our youth to better career opportunities, personal fulfillment and a life filled with
Jervonte Edmonds Realtor. Public Speaker, Entrepreneur, Educator, Author, Philanthropist, is the Founder and CEO of Suits For Seniors.
Performance Under Pressure is a system of human performance enhancement developed by Dr. Terry Lyles. For the past decade, Dr. Lyles has trained thousands across America, and provided specialized training at Ground Zero after 9/11 to fire, rescue, and FEMA workers, employees, and the business community. Dr. Lyles shares his unique approach to mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical alignment in developing life toughness in order to thrive, and not wilt, under pressure upon demand.
Abe Dababneh, proprietor of Smoke Inn, is a living legend in the cigar industry.
Abe has an empire contesting of a regional retail cigar powerhouse (12 Smoke Inn retail locations), a massive online presence (smokeinn.com), one of the biggest and best cigar festivals anywhere (the annual Great Smoke), a sought after series of cigars (the Smoke Inn Microblend Series) a successful poker tournament (Smoke Inn Poker Series) and a weekly radio show. He has served on the board of the IPCPR, been a defender of cigar rights through Cigar Rights of America and is a member of the Cigar Media Association. More than just a capitalist, Abe is also a philanthropist who donates his time to several charities, including the Kids Cancer Foundation. There are few people with such a varied resume in the cigar industry as Abe.
Early career Askew began karting at the age of 8 in Jupiter. In 2016, Askew was selected as a Team USA Scholarship recipient. T
USF2000 Askew won the 2017 USF2000 championship.
Pro Mazda In February 2018, Askew signed with Cape Motorsports to drive in the 2018 Pro Mazda series.
Indy Lights In September 2018, Askew partook in the Chris Griffis Memorial Test with Andretti Autosport.
In February 2019, Andretti confirmed Askew would race with them in the forthcoming championship.[9]
Askew won the 2017 USF2000 championship. The win earned him a $400,000 scholarship from Mazda to race in the 2018 Pro Mazda series.
In May 2017, Askew joined the Rising Star Racing program which attempts to aid young American open-wheel drivers advance in their careers.
In February 2018, Askew signed with Cape Motorsports.
Indy Lights In September 2018, Askew partook in the Chris Griffis Memorial Test with Andretti Autosport.
In February 2019, Andretti confirmed Askew would race with them in the forthcoming championship.
RACING GOAL: To win the Indianapolis 500
RACING HEROES: Dan Wheldon
ONE PERSON I WOULD MOST LIKE TO MEET: Gary Vee
Mr. Burton M. Tansky, also known as Burt, is Senior Advisor with Marvin Traub Associates since 2017. Mr. Tansky served as the Managing Director of Marvin Traub Associates, Inc. Mr. Tansky served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at NMGP LLC. He was the Chief Executive Officer at Bergdorf Goodman.com, LLC. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and President at NM Financial Services Inc., Worth Avenue Leasing Company and Neiman Marcus Holdings, Inc. Mr. Tansky was the CEO of Neiman Marcus Group from 2004 to 2010.
David Novak is an American businessman, author and philanthropist. He is Founder and CEO of oGoLead and is Co-Founder and retired Chairman and chief executive officer of YUM! Brands Inc.
Education
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Bob Goldfarb
Personal fashion designer
Influenced by the streets of New York
Nordstrom
Restaurant Manager at a young age
Leadership
Hard work
Reinvent yourself after 60 - the secret
Venture X
Offices
Venture X designing beautiful spaces and developing an environment and community that people love coming to work to every day.
Venture X’s coworking spaces offer the flexibility that many startups, entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized businesses as well as many freelancers
Why we all need coaches, #businesses,#Coaching,#self-awareness,#sales, #Entreperneur,# leader, #leadership
Coaching in all four areas
Emotional, Spiritual, physical and Mental.
Which do you stretch the most?
If you do not stretch, what happens?
Dr Terry Lyles explains the positive aspects of having a Coach and Difference it makes.
John Denny - The Harmony Exercise - Morning Ritual
Meditation at a higher level
Self-talk - thoughts are things.
Miracles can happen by belief
Behaviors can change replacing old habits every day
Overcoming Stess
Inner game of life
Mindset
Self talk
Calming the mind
Thoughts are things - we become what we think about.
FINE TUNING YOUR SALES MACHINE
WORKING SMARTER, NOT HARDER
WITH CONSISTENT, RELENTLESS, AND ORGANIZED TRAINING BUILDS STRONG SALES MACHINE
QUESTIONS CAN HELP YOU TO CLEARLY FOCUS YOU ON WHAT DRIVES YOUR PASSION.
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT QUESTIONS. CURIOSITY IS A KEY COMPONENT TO FINDING YOUR PASSION.
THE JOUNEY FROM VACUMM SALESPERON TO CEO OF TONY ROBBINS, CHET HOLMES AND JAY ABRAHAM'S JOINT VENTURE.
Who is Mitch Russo? He is connceted with Tony Robbins, Chet Holmes and Jay Abraham. How Self-awareness wins in business.
How Mitch started a Rock band and that band taught him common business sense.
His self taught business acumen landed him a job with the top industry leaders.
Author of The Invisible Oganization and Power Tribes
How to stay focused, How important your spiritual side is, How the spiritual side effects your decisions. Self-awareness
How to handle emotional response to your environment.
The environment is more powerful than your will-power to fight it.
Conversation about accountability
Steps to build your accountability muscle. Set clear and measurable goals/expectations....then measure results. EASY?
WHY ALL GREAT PLAYERS IN SPORTS AND BUSINESS HAVE COACHES.
THE ENVIRONMENT IS A POWERFUL FORCE.
ENVIRONMENT WILL DRIVE BEHAVIOR. A COACH CAN SEE YOUR BLINDSPOTS.
HOW LEADERS COMMUNICATE
RECOGNIZING BLIND SPOTS
HOW TO ASK BETTER QUESTIONS.
AS LEADERS, WE ARE FACED WITH MANY CHALLENGES. ONE IS LISTENING AND BEING AWARE OF BLIND SPOTS. BLIND SPOTS ARE YOUR LID FOR GROWTH
STRESS, HEALTH, BEHAVIOR, INFLUENCE
overcoming stress by focus and control explained by a Indy Race car driver