Redefining The Top 1%
We know to make a positive impact in this world, you need to lead and perform at the highest level, but where can you learn to develop the skills to be the leader that puts people first? Welcome to Redefining The Top 1%, where we explore the lessons and experiences high performance thought and business leaders have successfully implemented throughout their careers to change leadership behaviors and bring a new perspective to their business. Together we’re Redefining the Top 1%, so get ready to build a better world for everyone, with your host Dr. Trevor Blattner. If you’re interested in becoming the type of leader that can UNIFY others, cultivate a sense of profound loyalty within your organization, and become the role model and protector your team deserves, then this is the show for you. If you’re ready to maximize your performance in all aspects of life, become a world-class leader, achieve success so that you can build enough resources to serve others, be happy and fulfilled, and live for something larger than yourself, you’re in the right place! Our Creator has given us each more brainpower than we could exhaust in 100 lifetimes, and it is our calling to develop that potential to its maximum capacity in order to serve others while we're blessed to be alive. Welcome to our community!
It’s a great pleasure to welcome Dr. Ivan Joseph on today’s episode. Dr. Joseph is a self-confidence expert. He has a background in athletics with immense success coaching soccer and serving as the Director of Athletics at Ryerson University. He was applauded for coaching the Ryerson Rams to first-time national championship twice and first-time provincial championship several times. Dr. Joseph also has a Ph.D. in sports psychology from Capella University. His sports background made him a master of understanding what motivates people and how they can build themselves up to optimize their performances.
Dr. Joseph is currently the Vice-President, Student Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University where his role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including enriching the student experience, strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, and development of sports facilities, among others. Dr. Joseph served in a similar capacity as Vice Provost, Student Affairs at Dalhousie University before choosing to return home to be closer to family.
In 2012, he gave a TEDx talk titled “The Skill of Self Confidence” and it has now been viewed more than 20 million times on YouTube. Dr. Joseph also published an excellent book titled You Got This: Mastering The Skill of Self-Confidence which was included in Amazon's Top 10 Most Gifted Books in Business Mentoring & Coaching category in 2018.
Anyone, especially emerging leaders, will find this episode truly enriching. Listen in and join us as Dr. Joseph shares his advice on building self-worth and self-confidence and how these will change your life.
Episode Highlights:
● From Helping Himself Be In Control to Helping Others [2:23]
● Personality Types and the Tendency to Lose Confidence [5:17]
● Failure - How Do You Build On It? [11:09]
● Why Mentorship Is Essential [15:03]
● Writing Yourself A Confidence Letter [17:45]
● The Global Trait and Belief [27:31]
● Dr. Joseph’s Process for Achieving Clarity of Purpose [34:22]
● Book Recommendations [37:12]
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Head to drivanjoseph.com and check out Dr. Joseph’s workshops, book, blog, and quote cards to keep you motivated and driven in bringing out the confident leader in you!
● Get a FREE chapter of Dr. Joseph’s book here! You can also place the coupon code “IVANJOSEPH” to get a discount when you make the purchase.
● Connect with Dr. Joseph by sending him an email or through the following:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
● Book Recommendations:
o The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey
o Golf is Not a Game of Perfect by Dr. Bob Rotella
o Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson
Quotes:
“Progress involves failure.”
“The road to excellence doesn’t go straight up. It’s not that first draft.”
“Nobody does anything alone.”
“Showing up on the field feeling good about yourself? What an amazing accomplishment!”
“Happiness and optimism fuels high performance and excellence.”
“But we don’t spend time thinking about clarity of purpose and alignment of purpose with where we are in our lives and where we’re working, and I think that’s really key.”
“I want people to understand why they’re making those big decisions and what’s driving those big decisions.”
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I am thrilled to welcome our guest for today, Peter Bregman who is ranked as a Top 30 thought leader by Thinkers 50 Radar and selected as one of the Top 8 thought leaders in leadership. He is ranked by Global Guru as one of the top 30 best Coaches in the world and one of the top 30 best leadership speakers and trainers in the world. He is also the award-winning, best-selling author and contributor of 18 books, including most recently, Leading with Emotional Courage: How to Have Hard Conversations, Create Accountability, and Inspire Action on Your Most Important Work.. His book, 18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done, was a Wall Street Journal bestseller, winner of the Gold medal from the Axiom Business Book awards, named the best business book of the year by NPR, and selected by Publisher’s Weekly and the New York Post as a top ten business book. He is also the author of Four Seconds: All the Time You Need to Replace Counter-Productive Habits with Ones That Really Work, a New York Post “Top Pick for Your Career” in 2015, and Point B: A Short Guide to Leading a Big Change.
Peter created and currently leads the #1 Leadership Development Program in the world, a four-day program that transforms the way people lead by increasing their confidence in themselves, their ability to connect with others, their commitment to what’s most important, and their emotional courage.
Last but not the least, He is the host of the top 10 Business Podcast, Bregman Leadership Podcast, with over 1.5M downloads. Peter is also a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, and his articles and commentary appear frequently in BusinessWeek, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Forbes, PBS, ABC, CNN, NPR, and FOX Business News.
Peter and I talked about business, leadership, and life and he had so much to share with us given his fresh perspective! Join us as he unravels his work methodology, coaching style, and how his business keeps on evolving. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Peter Finds His Purpose Through an Accidental Discovery [3:07]
● The Foundation for His First Book [6:51]
● What It’s Like to Be Coached by Peter [12:48]
● The Right Question Leading to Change [22:06]
● Knowing What Matters in Life and Work [27:02]
● Peter’s Thoughts on Reading Books [32:26]
● Beginning to Understand the Soul [35:25]
● Building Up Your Emotional Courage [41:30]
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Visit bregmanpartners.com to find out more about Peter’s leadership program and books. They have a ton of resources you can check out including the Bregman Leadership Podcast.
● Connect with Peter:
o Email
o LinkedIn
o Facebook
o Twitter
o YouTube
Quotes:
“I think my career has been incredibly unstrategic and not very well thought out ahead of time though it makes a tremendous amount of sense in retrospect which I think is very healthy.”
“The beautiful thing about running your own company is when I’m bored I get to change it.”
“Most of my writing happens when I’m trying to figure something out and the writing helps me figure it out. And that’s much more exciting writing for me.”
“In some ways, my life’s work is to understand how to help people close the gap between what they know and what they do.”
“Our work is a part of who we are, we are not a part of the work.”
“You don’t wanna feel the risk of failure so you don’t wanna take the risk.”
“To be able to feel things and not lose yourself in the face of feeling things is like the magic sauce.”
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Join me in this episode as I sat down and chat with Chris Michael Harris, a prominent serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and aspiring author/motivational speaker. Having founded his first business in college with his brother in their college apartment, the Harris brothers soon found their relocation/furniture installation business scaling to $1.2mm in revenue a mere 36 months later and conducting operations in 32 states across the country.
Chris is now involved with several exciting endeavors in a variety of industries. Chris is also the host of Entrepreneur Hour, a podcast that has trended as high as the top 5 worldwide under New and Noteworthy on iTunes. The show aims to provide younger/early-stage entrepreneurs with the necessary tools to take command of their futures and live an empowered life of self-employment.
With his focus on leaving the world better off than he found it, Chris is passionate about service to others. Chris believes that everyone has a talent that can be monetized. Listen and learn more about Chris’s amazing insights, ideas, actions, and belief systems that have gotten him to where he is today. Be sure to check out his website, podcast, and online programs to help you with your own entrepreneurial journey. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Breaking Into A 7-Figure Business [2:50]
● Growing your Team [13:50]
● Overcoming Health Challenges [15:40]
● Transitioning from One Business to Another [26:50]
● The Business Lounge [31:27]
● Chris’ Coaching and Online Programs [34:10]
● Startup Books [41:30]
● Book Recommendations and More [44:40]
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Get to know more about Chris and his works by visiting his website at chrismichaelharris.com.
● Chris hosts the Entrepreneur Hour Podcast, a podcast that trended as high as Top 5 in the world on Apple Podcasts under Business, Health, and Education. Tune in weekly for some of the most impactful and actionable advice on the internet.
● Subscribe to Chris’ Startup U Podcast; a show intended to help people with their entrepreneurial journeys and provide them with valuable insights.
● Learn how to start + grow your online business via Chris’ StartupU Training Programs.
● Join the Business Lounge, a full-blown mentorship program for online entrepreneurs.
● Chris recommends the book, The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. In case you missed it, Jay was previously a guest in our show. Listen to the episode here.
● Connect with Chris by sending him an email or through the following:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
o Choose by Ryan Levesque
o Ask by Ryan Levesque
Quotes:
“Usually, people that become really good entrepreneurs, they were doing it their whole lives.”
“Greatness, for whatever reason, requires this passage through hell.”
“Your first real business is like your first puppy love.”
“We have a terrible tendency where we tend to measure growth directly synonymous to revenue.”
“You are never starting over. Even if you have a job and you’re starting a business, there’s still so much you’ve learned that directly applies.”
“People like you and me, we change the world through innovation, entrepreneurship, and free market.”
“We all have a unique set of skills and knowledge that can benefit the world in some way.”
“It’s not about all the things; it’s about the one thing that makes the difference."
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Previously, we were joined by a world-renowned business educator and coach, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. To keep the ball rolling, it is my utmost pleasure to welcome today’s guest, Sally Helgesen. Sally’s most recent book, How Women Rise, co-authored with legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith, examines the behaviors most likely to get in the way of successful women. It became the top-seller in its field within a week of publication, and rights have been sold in 15 languages.
Previous books include The Female Advantage: Women’s Ways of Leadership, hailed as the classic in its field and continuously in print since 1990, and The Female Vision: Women’s Real Power at Work, which explores how women’s strategic insights can strengthen their careers. The Web of Inclusion: A New Architecture for Building Great Organizations was cited in The Wall Street Journal as one of the best books on leadership of all time and is credited with bringing the language of inclusion into business.
Sally Helgesen has been cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker, and leadership coach. She has been ranked number 6 among the world’s top 30 leadership thinkers by Global Gurus, honored by the coaching consortium MEECO for her transformational influence on organizational cultures, and chosen as the Thinkers 50/Marshall Goldsmith world’s top coach for women leaders.
Listen as we discuss the difference between the work experience of men and women. More importantly, we dived deep into Sally’s book and discussed some of the 12 habits that hold women back from their next-level promotion. As a dad of three girls, this episode is very special to me. I definitely learned something, so I hope you tune in and enjoy this episode as much as I do.
Episode Highlights:
● Sally’s Career Path [2:10]
● How Women Rise Book[05:30]
● ‘You’ on Autopilot [08:18]
● Motivation: Men vs. Women [10:30]
● HABIT #1: Reluctance to claim your achievements [14:15]
● HABIT #3: Overvaluing Expertise[20:30]
● HABIT #9: Too Much [25:50]
● HABIT # 12: Letting your radar distract you [33:09]
● Book Recommendations and More [36:58]
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world; that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Get to know more about Sally and her works by visiting her website at sallyhelgesen.com.
● Sally wrote a total of seven books. Grab your copy of Sally’s books here.
● Aside from Sally’s books, one that is greatly mentioned in this episode is Marshall Goldsmith’s book, What Got You Here Won't Get You There. Grab your copy of the book here.
● In Case You Missed It: I sat down with Marshall Goldsmith, Sally’s co-author in How Women Rise, in a previous episode. Check it out here.
● Connect with Sally by sending her an email or through the following:
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o Leading Change by John Kotter
o Post-Capitalist Society by Peter Drucker
o My Life in Leadership by Frances Hesselbein
Quotes:
“Our habits are the result of our experience. This is why they can be often different for men and women because men and women tend to have somewhat different experiences in the workplace. This becomes more true as they move to a higher level.”
“In my 30 years of working with women, I find them tending to put value on intrinsic satisfaction in their job and less on extrinsic satisfaction.”
“They [women] will be less oriented to stick with a job that has very high position and high financial reward if they feel that the intrinsic factors are not there.”
“Millenials understand that work is much more consuming and demanding than it used to be.”
“Give people a moment to get used to you, and don’t always try to swoop in.”
“Every single great career is built on three legs: expertise, visibility, and connection.”
“In the US, women use an average of 20,000 words a day and men use an average of 7 words a day.”
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Today, we are joined by a world-renowned business educator and coach, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. He is the leading expert in his field. His singular ability to get results for top leaders has drawn over 150 CEOs and their management teams to address change in the workplace. They want what Dr. Goldsmith offers: practical and proven methods.
Aside from his practical and proven methods, Dr. Goldsmith is also the author or editor of 35 books, which have sold over two million copies, been translated into 30 languages, and become bestsellers in 12 countries. His two other New York Times bestsellers are MOJO and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There - the Harold Longman Award winner for Business Book of the Year. In February 2016, Amazon.com recognized the ‘100 Best Leadership & Success Books’ in their To Read in Your Lifetime series. The list included classics and newer books - management and self-help books. Both Triggers and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There were recognized as being in the top 100 books ever written in their field. Marshall is only one of two authors with two books on the list.
Marshall wants to help successful people achieve positive, lasting change and behavior; for themselves, their people, and their teams. Join us as we discuss his four decades of experience helping top CEOs and executives overcome limiting beliefs and behaviors to achieve greater success. Tune in and learn a thing or two to help you make your life a little better.
Episode Highlights:
● Marshall’s Perspective on What It Takes to Be A Great Leader [3:10]
● Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts--Becoming the Person You Want to Be [09:37]
● Meaningful Behavioral Changes: Being Aware and Focused [15:20]
● The Daily Question Process [25:58]
● Misconceptions About Behavioral Change [39:10]
● Stakeholder Centered Coaching [44:00]
● Book Recommendations and More [53:10]
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Go to marshallgoldsmith.com to know more about Marshall, his books, speaking engagements, and tools you can take to help you be a high-level leader.
● Learn more about Stakeholder Centered Coaching, a transparent process that guarantees measurable leadership growth, here.
● Grab your copy of Marshall’s books here.
● Connect with Marshall by sending him an email or through the following:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o Old Path White Clouds by Thich Nhat Hanh
o The Leadership Challenge by Barry Posner and James Kouzes
o How Women Rise by Marshall Goldsmith and Sally Helgesen
Quotes:
“It’s really easy to appear to be tall if you stand on the shoulders of giants.”
“The first thing is getting over our “macho” beliefs that we can do things on our own and we’re in control.”
“Get help from great people. Don’t be ashamed to get help.”
“Our mission in life is to make a positive difference, not to prove how smart we are, not to prove how right we are.”
“If you want to live a great life, live your own life. Don’t live somebody else’s life.”
“You don’t become what you think you should be.”
“Don’t be so busy climbing that corporate ladder trying to achieve success and forget about the people who love you.”
“We all regret the risk we failed to take.”
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Today’s guest is a speaker, author, strategic advisor, and business & leadership growth coach to CEOs and executive teams worldwide. He is driven by a relentless passion to liberate human potential and has addressed, coached, and advised thousands of business leaders across a wide range of industries over the past 16 years.
His integrity, direct style, and powerful intuition accelerate team performance, distributed decision-making, productivity, revenue, and profitability. Clients also report significantly lower stress, reduced time consumed by the business, and vastly improved life balance. His books – Activators – a CEO’s Guide to Clearer Thinking and Getting Things Done and Creating a Culture of Accountability – tackle costly, real-world issues with practical, easy-to-implement research-based tools and techniques.
Join me in welcoming Mark Green and tune in as we discuss his journey to where he is today, his book, Activators, and some tips on becoming a high-level leader. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Mark’s Journey to Executive Coaching [1:45]
● Building a Community Around You [05:30]
● Benefits of Affiliating [11:18]
● Ideas and Intellectual Property [11:28]
● The Duality Gap [13:10]
● How We Think Leadership Works vs. How It Actually Works [20:50]
● Hack to Overcome the Need to be Liked [25:15]
● Productive Behaviors on Leadership [30:50]
● Common Struggle with High-Level Leaders [36:00]
● Book Recommendations and More [41:00]
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Go to mark-green.com to know more about Mark, his books, speaking engagements, and tools and assessments you can take to help you be a high-level leader.
● Grab your copy of Activators, a book where Mark Green exposes the unconscious mechanisms that interfere with your thinking and results.
● Connect with Mark thru this Contact Form or through the following:
o Email
o LinkedIn
● Book Recommendations:
o Radical Candor by Kim Scott
o Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquet
o Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
Quotes:
“You cannot be the smartest person in the room if you want to grow and improve. You’ve got to surround yourself with people who intimidate you a little bit, in a good way.”
“You don’t need to be a proprietary to have an amazing impact on the planet.”
“Psychological research tells us that our choices and behaviors align with who we feel we are right now, not with some idea that we aspire to in the future.”
“We have these voices in our head that sub-optimize our ability to make decisions and take actions as we ideally should.”
“You need to replace a need to be liked with a need to be respected.”
“You have to care deeply but you’ve got to be able to tell people the honest truth.”
“You should be asking 10 questions for every statement you make.”
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As I have mentioned in our previous episode, inspirational leadership is something very close to my heart, and that's why I’m so delighted to sit and chat with today’s guest, Dr. Lance Secretan, the world's foremost authority on inspirational leadership and is ranked as the 4th most influential leadership coach in the world.
Dr. Secretan is the world’s top authority on inspirational leadership, a trailblazing teacher, advisor, and expert on corporate culture, whose bestselling books, inspirational talks, and life-changing retreats have touched the hearts and minds of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. He is the author of 21 books about leadership, inspiration, corporate culture, and entrepreneurship as well as an award-winning memoir, A Love Story.
He coaches and advises leaders globally and guides leadership teams who wish to transform their culture into the most inspirational in their industries.
In this episode, we dive deep into the nitty-gritty of Dr. Lance’s latest book, The Bellwether Effect. We discussed the difference between motivation and leadership, which is HUGE by the way. We also spoke a bit about Quantum Leadership. Listen and learn more about the business practices you should avoid and radical, modern and inspiring ways to change course. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Meet Dr. Lance Secretan [1:55]
● The Bellwether Effect [06:10]
● Business Practices to Avoid [11:18]
● Difference Between Motivation and Inspiration [15:50]
● Tips for Aspiring Inspirational Leaders [18:18]
● The Ideas of Social Self and Essential Self [23:40]
● The Quantum Leadership [28:00]
● Book Recommendations and More [30:58]
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● To learn more about Dr. Lance Secretan, his works, services, 22 books, and more, the go-to site is secretan.com. Lots of resources are available so make sure to check them out!
● Grab your copy of The Bellwether Effect where Dr. Lance reports on the evidence showing how some of our business practices are counterproductive and recommends radical, modern, and inspiring ways to change course.
● Do you want an inspirational book? Grab your copy of Dr. Lance’s intensely personal memoir, A Love Story, a book that will inspire you, and be a welcome gift for your friends, who, as the dedication states, yearns for true love, have found it, or who are rediscovering it.
● Check out these Spirit@Work Cards which consist of the keywords and phrases that form the essential components of Higher Ground Leadership®. You can also download the app in the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
● Connect with Dr. Lance thru this Contact Form or through the following:
o Facebook
o Twitter
● Book Recommendations:
o The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer
Quotes:
“If you want to really learn about something around leadership, don’t go to a university.”
“Eighty percent (80%) of companies today use performance appraisals, the most reviled business practice in the world.”
“Most business books are written about how you should be starting to do something. This book, The Bellwether Effect, is about how you should stop doing things because it’s the things that we’re doing that’s upsetting people.”
“You need to be fit if you’re gonna concentrate, focus, and make good decisions.”
“Motivation is fear-based. Inspiration is love-based and that’s a massive difference.”
“The most important thing that humans need is love, to be loved, and to love. The second most important thing for a human being is to be inspired and to inspire.”
“We don’t teach what we know. We teach who we are.”
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Are you currently dealing with Millennials in your line of work? If so, then you are in for a treat as we are joined by the Millennial Whisperer, Chris Tuff. A graduate of Vanderbilt, Chris is an accomplished digital marketer, investor, business development leader, youngest partner in the history of a 100-year-old advertising agency, bestselling author, public speaker, husband, father of two, and advocate of empathy and connection.
Chris published his first book on February 12th, 2019 called “The Millennial Whisperer” (USA Today National Bestseller #2 business book) which covers how to lead what he calls “one the most misunderstood generations of all time”- Millennials.
He’s currently writing his second book titled “Save Your Asks” which is all about how to better network and sell using your currency to create more genuine connections.
Tune in with us as and learn more on how to manage millennials in the workplace to immediately boost productivity without building an office full of ping pong tables, beer kegs, and participation trophies. We also talked about inspirational leadership which is something very close to my heart. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● The Millennial Whisherer Background [5:10]
● Dealing with millennials in the Workplace [09:25]
● Tips and Strategies on Inspirational Leadership[11:50]
● Older vs. Younger Millennials [17:00]
● Effective Ways on Employee Engagement [19:10]
● The Fly-Fishing Story [23:15]
● Three-step Leadership Assessment [30:09]
● Chris’ Upcoming Book, Save Your Asks[32:20]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Whether you want to learn more about Chris, take his assessments, and work with or learn from Chris, the go-to site is themillennialwhisperer.com. You can also get in touch with him through the site for On-Site Workshops, Speaking Engagement, or Personal Consultation.
● You can also grab your copy of Chris’ book, The Millennial Whisperer, and learn how to effectively manage millennials in the workplace.
● Find out your leadership style and understand exactly how you can get the most impactful results from your teams by taking this FREE quiz. Learn more about your leadership language and discover ways to amplify your results.
● Check out how the Three-Step Leadership Assessment works by visiting this link and taking the assessment. This Millennial Leadership Assessment gives senior and mid-level managers feedback to help them become more effective leaders of their Millennial team members.
● The best way to connect with Chris is through his Instagram, but you can also connect with him through the following:
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
Quotes:
“millennials aren’t the problems. They just expose the problems.”
“Good culture is just a by-product of good leadership.”
“The number one thing that millennials want is inspirational leadership and then, autonomy and transparency.”
“Push it down on your people to give recognition to one another.”
“Create a connection with your people and start with taking a vested interested in their lives, especially in their personal lives.”
“The culture should come from your people. Don’t push the culture on them and let the sub-cultures thrive.”
“You’ve got to stop comparing your insides to other people’s outsides.”
“We’ve got to savor more of the small wins vs. just the champagne moments.”
“Gift giving is a form of networking and currency.”
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Our guest for this episode, Brandon Green, gives us a remarkable example of success through persistence and purpose.
Brandon’s leadership is informed by his international perspective and love for people combined with his formative business years growing a company during the depths of the 2008 financial crisis. The years that followed the crisis were challenged by disruption as technology-driven, venture capital back competitors entered the market.
Through all of that Brandon has become an award-winning entrepreneur with several businesses and is a nationally recognized speaker and expert on balancing success and purpose and leading with passion and practicality.
Coming from humble beginnings, Brandon had been through ups and downs yet he always took action. Having fulfilled his own vision, he now wants to reach out to aspiring entrepreneurs. Tune in with us as and learn more from Brandon’s life, career, and entrepreneurial insights.
Episode Highlights:
● Getting to Know Brandon Green [2:18]
● Losing His First Job within Three Months [8:16]
● Taking the Plunge Into Real Estate [10:15]
● Becoming the Leader [15:12]
● Brandon’s Search for Fulfillment [19:03]
● Using His Experience to Help Entrepreneurs’ Visions Come to Life [23:24]
● The Right Balance Between Success and Purpose [28:42]
● Book Recommendations [32:36]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world that’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● The go-to site is brandongreen.com whether you want to work with or learn from Brandon. You can also get in touch with him through the site for speaking engagements or investment consultations.
● Connect with Jay:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
● Book Recommendations:
o Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio
o I Am My Brand: How to Build Your Brand Without Apology by Kubi Springer
Quotes:
“I had this burning desire to get out and go do something right now. And I didn’t feel that I was doing anything, sitting in class and so I didn’t last very long.”
“Sometimes, what you need is a little luck on your side.”
“I found out that if I did talk to about a hundred people a day, then one person would give me a chance.”
“I’m not a financial planner, I’m not a CPA, I’m not a licensed attorney, I’m an entrepreneur who learned things the hard way.”
“It’s one thing to cast to vision that anything is possible and that you too can have it all in your life. It’s another to back it up into something.”
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Sit back, relax, and brace yourself with another insightful episode with our special guest today, Jay Abraham.
As Founder and CEO of The Abraham Group, Inc., Jay, also known as “The Billion Dollar Man,” has spent his entire career solving complex problems and fixing underperforming businesses. He has significantly increased the bottom lines of over 10,000 clients in more than 1,000 industries and over 7,200 sub-industries worldwide. Jay has dealt with virtually every type of business scenario and issue. He has studied and solved almost every type of business question, challenge, and opportunity. Jay has also been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top 5 Executive Coaches in the country and personally conducted more than 150 high-level seminars around the world.
Jay has been acknowledged as a unique and distinctive authority in the fields of preeminence, exponential business growth, performance enhancement, risk reduction, and the maximizing and multiplying of business performance assets.
Join us and listen in as Jay talks about his journey from personal struggle, living within his means, midlife crises to becoming ultimately successful. He shares his insights on coping with crises, working with high-profile people, and the strategy of preeminence. Towards the end of the episode, he also shares some constructive tips for aspiring leaders, so tune in and enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Meet Jay Abraham [1:49]
● Connecting the Dots Across Multiple Industries [5:30]
● Coping with Three Midlife Crises [9:50]
● Working with High-Profile People [17:58]
● Building an Environment with High Security [22:00]
● The Strategy of Preeminence [25:30]
● High-Profile People/Author to Check Out [30:20]
● Tips for Aspiring Leaders [35:50]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world. That’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources every week.
● Visit abraham.org to learn more about Jay and follow his works. Don’t forget to check out 50 Shades of Jay to access the videos, audios, and other valuable resources.
● Connect with Jay:
● High profile people/authors to check out:
● Mentioned Books:
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- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
- The Difference: When Good Enough Isn't Enough by Subir Chowdhury
Quotes:
“The delusion is that success eradicates stress and problems. It really exacerbates, and it’s quite the opposite. Zeros on your income or your wealth don’t eliminate problems. It usually precipitates it.”
“You can’t appreciate others until you appreciate yourself.”
“You don’t play the game for anyone else, but you play it to benefit everyone else. You don’t need to win the love or admiration of the world. You need to feel great about who you are doing it for.”
“Wealth creation should only be the reward for the quantity, quality, consistency of problems you are able to solve for others and opportunities you’re able to make possible.”
“As a leader, entrepreneur, manager, or CEO, you have the responsibility to either grow your people, business, product service lines, or you diminish it.
“If you change your strategy, you change your results. Tactics alone are not gonna change your result.”
“No two people are ever having the same conversion because no two people ever had the very same experience.”
“If you wish to move people to action, you have to understand what they value.”
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You better get ready for this awesome episode as I learned a lot myself! It’s my pleasure to welcome our special guest for today, Michael Neill.
Michael is an internationally renowned author, speaker, and thought leader, challenging the cultural mythology that stress and struggle are prerequisites to creativity and success. His bestselling books, podcasts, keynotes, training, and retreats have inspired and impacted millions of people on six continents worldwide.
Join us and listen in as Michael talks about his journey from personal struggle to success in helping people tap into their ultimate potential. He shares his insights on self-help, stress, and life principles, which can truly give you a new perspective in life.
Episode Highlights:
● Treading the Path from Struggle to Strength [2:26]
● Michael’s Moment of Self Realization [6:20]
● A Big U-turn from Teaching People How to Just Cope [11:42]
● The 30,000 Foot View of The 3 Fundamental Principles [21:20]
● The Reason Why We Experience Stress [29:26]
● Dealing with Stress -- Is There A Right Way of Thinking? [35:36]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world. That’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources every week.
● Visit michaelneill.org to see what Michael is currently up to. Don’t forget to browse through the site for their free resources as well as their training courses.
● Michael also has his own set of podcasts, Caffeine for the Soul and Might Help, Can’t Hurt, with new episodes coming in weekly!
● Here’s a list of Michael’s best-selling books:
● Connect with Michael:
● Mentioned Books:
- The Relationship Handbook by George S. Pransky
- Don't Sweat the Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
Quotes:
“I got into helping people because I was trying to help myself.”
“The strength of my work was always that I was sharing what I really had experienced as helpful for myself. I was never sharing abstract theories.”
“A principle is the same whether you believe it or not.”
“Stress isn’t telling you about your situation. It’s telling you about what you’re thinking.”
“That space is who we are before we start putting the content in.”
“I used to think that I could learn to catch my thinking and fix it. It’s not designed that way.”
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Brace yourself for another jam-packed episode! I enjoyed chatting with today’s guest, Chester Elton, and it really felt like one episode is not enough to pick his brain. I’ll make sure to have him back.
One of today’s most influential voices in workplace trends, Chester Elton, has spent two decades helping clients engage their employees in executing strategy, vision, and values. In his provocative, inspiring, and always entertaining talks, #1 bestselling leadership author Chester Elton provides real solutions to leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation, and lead a multi-generational workforce. Elton’s work is supported by research with more than 1,000,000 working adults, revealing the proven secrets behind high-performance cultures and teams.
Elton is co-author of the multiple award-winning New York Times and #1 USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling leadership books, All In, The Carrot Principle, and The Best Team Wins.
Elton is the co-founder of The Culture Works, a global training company, and a board member of Camp Corral, a non-profit for the children of wounded and fallen military heroes. He serves as a leadership consultant to firms such as American Express, AT&T, Avis Budget Group, and Procter & Gamble.
In this episode, we talked about leadership, motivation, gratitude, and many more! Tune in to find out tips and strategies on becoming a good leader and how to handle anxiety at work. Chester is also very kind to offer their $40 Motivators Assessment for FREE, so don’t miss this one!
Episode Highlights:
● Leadership in the Modern World [3:15]
● Getting to Where Chester Is Today [11:30]
● The Team-Authorship Concept [19:05]
● Importance of Knowing Your Team on an Individual Level [22:30]
● Motivators Assessment from The Culture Works [26:15]
● Myths about the Millennials and Generation Z [30:15]
● Handling Anxiety at Work [34:50]
● Chester Shares a Gratitude Practice [38:40]
● Importance of Reimposing Your Core Values [42:35]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world. That’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources on a weekly basis.
● Know more about Chester and his works by visiting his website at chesterelton.com.
● Get some tips and strategies on being a good leader, enhancing work culture, and building effective teams at thecultureworks.com.
● Get your FREE Motivators Assessment from The Culture Works by sending an email to christy@thecultureworks.com.
● Subscribe to Chester’s The Gratitude Journal, a roadmap to creating a culture of gratitude.
● In Case You Missed It: I sat down with Tasha Eurich, and we talked about Bankable Leadership in Episode 111 of The Top 1% Podcast.
● Grab your copy of Chester’s newest book, Leading with Gratitude, and know more about eight simple ways managers can show employees they are valued.
● Make sure to also check out Chester’s other best-selling books:
o All In
● Connect with Chester:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
● Mentioned Books:
o The Talent Equation by Lorin Hitt, Matt Ferguson, and Prasanna Tambe
o American Icon by Bryce G. Hoffman
Quotes:
“You can never have too many good leaders.”
“The work culture stems from the leader. As a leader, the way you behave, your values, your principles, gives everyone else permission to act the same way.”
“When you do the right thing for the right reason when you are a good person, you attract good people, and good things happen.”
“We think of ourselves in a way that we want to be.”
“As your life changes, your motivators re-align.”
“It was less about the trophy and the plaques. It was more about legacy.”
“If you don’t know what’s going on in your people’s personal lives, how can you ever expect them to be productive?”
“If you don’t know how to deal with anxiety in your workplace right now, you are dead on arrival.”
“You can be demanding, and you can be kind.”
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I’ve been following the work of today’s guest for quite some time. So, I am excited to welcome Paul Martinelli and hear his ideas and insights.
A high school dropout from a Pittsburgh working-class family, Paul overcame a stuttering disability and a dim future to rise from janitor to millionaire entrepreneur. He has shared the stage with such personal development masters as John Maxwell, Seth Godin, Les Brown, Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfield, Wayne Dyer, Brian Tracy, Denis Waitley, Nick Vujicic, and Zig Ziglar.
Today, Paul is President of The John Maxwell Team, an elite group of certified coaches and communicators mentored by the #1 leadership expert globally and New York Times best-selling author John Maxwell. Paul’s creation of the certification program earned him the Marcus Buckingham’s Leaders Leading Leaders award, which recognizes innovators who inspire others' excellence.
Listen and get inspired by Paul’s story. Learn more about his studies, programs, and his fruitful relationship with his mentor, Patrick Hayes.
Episode Highlights:
● Getting to Know Paul: From a High School Dropout to a Successful Entrepreneur [3:30]
● Mentor-Mentee Relationship with Patrick Hayes [11:20]
● Things that Affects the Way We Think [17:51]
● The Divine and His Plan[21:15]
● Insights on Paul’s Studies and Programs [30:20]
● The Law of Vibrational Frequency [38:10]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● I believe anyone can be a leader in today’s world. That’s why I’ve created a short, user-friendly book called Redefining the Top 1 Percent. Get your FREE copy by joining our Facebook Group here. Not only are you getting a free copy of my book, but you’ll also get lots of FREE training and resources every week.
● Know more about Paul, his studies, and his works by visiting his website at paulmartinelli.net.
● Empowered Living is a community of key influencers and agents of change from all walks of life - from business, healthcare, law, academia, entertainment, politics, entrepreneurship - all across the globe.
● Identify your level of awareness and be ready to unleash your full potential with Paul’s newest program, Fully Resourced.
● Connect with Paul:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
● Books Recommendations:
o Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
o Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Quotes:
“In this life, we don’t get what we want. You get who you are.”
“Most people do not know how to think. Most people know how to read, remember, and repeat, and they call that thinking.”
“[On COVID 19] We may be on the same ocean, but we are not on the same boat.”
“We were created to be in harmony with the 7 laws of the universe.”
“All of us are spiritual beings. We have been gifted with intellect, and we experience the world in our physical bodies. It is our spirit that is seeking solar expression and solar expansion. It is our spirit that causes us to wake up and want to be and do and have more.”
“What good is it to have a lot of money if your family hates you or your kids don’t talk to you?”
“Whenever we experience anything good or powerful in our lives, the first thing we do as human beings is telling everyone about it.”
“Everything in the universe is energy, and we know that energy is in a constant state of vibration.”
“Everything is created twice.”
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Join me in welcoming our guest for today, Robert Glazer. Robert, also called Bob, is the founder and CEO of the global partner marketing agency, Acceleration Partners, and the co-founder and Chairman of BrandCycle. A serial entrepreneur, he has a passion for helping individuals and organizations build their capacity to Elevate.
Bob is a columnist for Entrepreneur, Forbes, Thrive Global, and Inc. writing on topics ranging from performance marketing and entrepreneurship to company culture, capacity building, hiring, and leadership. Bob shares his ideas and insights via Friday Forward, a popular weekly inspirational newsletter that reaches over 100,000 individuals and business leaders across 50+ countries. He is the host of the Elevate Podcast, where Bob sits down with leaders, thinkers, and authors to discuss personal growth and helping others live their best lives. Bob is also the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of four books: Elevate, Friday Forward, Performance Partnerships, and How To Make Virtual Teams Work.
In this episode, we dive into the nitty-gritty of Bob’s book and newsletter, Friday Forward. We discussed stories he shared through his weekly newsletter and some insights on purpose, pain, work-life balance, and snowplow parenting. If you enjoyed the stories we shared in this episode, do yourself a favor and make sure to join Bob’s newsletter.
Episode Highlights:
● Journey to Building Acceleration Partners [1:25]
● Friday Forward Newsletter [7:45]
o Feedbacks: Robert Shares a Metastory [13:35]
o Purpose in Pain [19:30]
● The Disadvantages of Snowplow Parenting [25:20]
● The Idea/Myth of Work-Life Balance[32:55]
● Book Recommendations [35:50]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Bob and his works by visiting his website at robertglazer.com.
● Check out Bob’s book, How to Make Virtual Teams Work, and learn how to manage and empower a virtual team that thrives while working from home. This is very timely, so make sure to grab your copy!
● Make sure to also check out Bob’s other best-selling books:
o Elevate
● Did you like the stories shared in this episode? Make sure to join Bob’s Friday Forward Newsletter here.
● Connect with Robert:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
● Book Recommendations:
o Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson
o Grit by Angela Duckworth
o Mindset by Carol Dweck
Quotes:
“The feedback really tells me the ones that hit a personal chord with people. Feedback is helpful.”
“What kept me writing was feedback and understanding that people were getting something out of it, and it was making a difference.”
“You need some of the haters to draw interest.”
“Passion clearly comes from pain.”
“We’ve reached diminishing returns on wanting better for our kids.”
“So many parents are preparing the path for their kids. They are not preparing their kids for the path.”
“Cognitive dissonance is one of the more dangerous forces out there.”
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What better way to kickstart our newly branded podcast than having Seth Godin as our guest? I am thrilled to have Seth, an extraordinary guest who, by the way, validates our decision to rebrand the podcast, and talk about ideas from his new book, The Practice, as well as pick his mind when it comes to art, creativity, and leadership.
Seth is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and speaker. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 best-selling books, including The Dip, Linchpin, Purple Cow, Tribes, and What To Do When It's Your Turn (And It's Always Your Turn). His most recent book, This is Marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. His new book, The Practice, is based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop pioneered by Seth will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work.
Tune in as we dive deep into his new book and talk about leadership, creativity, and the imposter syndrome.
Episode Highlights:
● A Peek on Seth’s The Practice Book [1:50]
● Difference Between Skill vs. Talent [5:15]
● Creativity as an Active Leadership [6:20]
● The Imposter Syndrome [7:30]
● Generosity vs. Selfishness Mentality[10:23]
● Leaders as an Artist [13:15]
● Flow as a Symptom [18:30]
● How to Find Your Passion [20:25]
● Steps to Building a Practice [24:15]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Seth and his works by visiting his website at sethgodin.com.
● Grab your copy of Seth’s new book, The Practice, a book based on the breakthrough Akimbo workshop and will help you get unstuck and find the courage to make and share creative work.
● Check out Seth’s 19 worldwide best-selling books here.
● Learn how to take massive action and not just take any action here.
● Connect with Seth:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o Email
● Mentioned Books:
o On Writing by Stephen King
o The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal by Julia Cameron
Quotes:
“Art is not about painting. Art is the work we get to do as humans to make our culture better.”
“Everyone gets to make choices. One choice we make all day long is where to allocate our attention.”
“You could summarize Facebook’s entire marketing strategy as ‘someone’s talking behind your back, do you want to hear what they are saying?’”.
“We have a really hard time ignoring everyone else.”
“If it’s a skill that separates people who are achieving from those who aren’t, that’s really good news because it means you can learn it if you care enough.”
“Creativity is also a skill. Leadership is an act of creativity.”
“Management is telling people what to do because you have power over them.”
“The hustle culture is toxic. The alternative is to be generous.”
“If you wait to get inspired, you’re gonna be waiting a very long time.”
“The hardest part is deciding that you are gonna have a practice in your life.”
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Welcome to this introductory episode of Redefining the Top 1%. If you've been a follower of the show for some time, you'll know that the original title was The Top 1%. Though I still love that title and everything that it represents, over the course of time, it's become evident to me that the mission of this show and all the work that I'm doing is to create a community of current and aspiring leaders who are role models as well as high performers.
The mission is to help leaders acquire and master the skills and behaviors necessary to protect guide and mentor the members of their own tribe. You see, each individual on your team, in your family, or within your larger sphere of influence has made a decision to tie themselves to your wagon and put their faith in you for their guidance and ultimately their security. That's an honor and a privilege, and it's not something to be taken for granted.
As leaders, you and I have the chance to make incredible things happen for those we shepherd both inside and outside our organizations. So in the coming episodes, we have world-renowned guests like Seth Godin, Jay Abraham, Marshall Goldsmith, Chester Elton, and many more bringing us their best advice about what it takes to lead with excellence and impact in the admittedly complex modern world.
Stay tuned, stay engaged, and subscribe to the show so that together we can continue to Redefine the Top 1%.
Science and Faith. These are two things that most people believe are incompatible. But, today, we are going to dive into these and show you that science and biblical faith are allies, not enemies. I am very pleased to welcome astronomer and best-selling author, Dr. Hugh Ross.
Dr. Ross travels the globe speaking on the compatibility of advancing scientific discoveries with the timeless truths of Christianity. While in college, Hugh committed himself to faith in Jesus Christ. After his study of big bang cosmology convinced him of a Creator's existence, curiosity led him to test religious "holy books" for scientific and historical accuracy. Only the Bible passed the test, therefore persuading him of Christianity's validity. Later, Hugh was surprised to discover how many people believed or disbelieved in Christ without checking the evidence. Prompted by family, friends, and colleagues, he founded Reasons to Believe in 1986, to bring scientific evidence for Christianity to light.
More than 25 years later, Hugh leads a team of scholars who keep tabs on the frontiers of research with the goal of demonstrating that sound reason and scientific findings - including the very latest discoveries - consistently support rather than erode, confidence in the biblical God.
Listen and gain more reasons to believe and strengthen your faith! This is a very special episode and I, myself, have learned a lot from it. Dr. Ross shared one of the greatest analogies I have heard in my life. Tune in to find out more!
Episode Highlights:
● Getting to Know Dr. Hugh Ross [1:20]
● Challenges in Addressing Skepticism [3:35]
● Why Did God Decide to Create? [5:30]
● Three Pieces of Evidence for The Big Bang Theory [12:00]
● Hugh’s Creation Model Approach [20:25]
● The Weakness in Darwin’s Theory of Evolution [25:13]
● The Hand of God Dilemma [29:14]
● The Idea of ExtraTerrestrials [33:13]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Gain more reasons to believe by visiting Dr. Hugh’s website at reasons.org.
● Read more about the Creation Model Approach, a testable creation model approach to integrating science and the Christian faith.
● Books by Dr. Hugh Ross:
o Lights In the Sky & Little Green Men
● Dr. Hugh Ross has written a lot of books. Make sure to visit his Amazon Page to check out his other books that were not mentioned in this episode.
● To access a bountiful of faith-affirming resources for FREE, visit reasons.org/ross.
● Connect with Dr. Hugh Ross/Reasons to Believe:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o Creating Life in the Lab by Fazale Rana
o The Cambrian Explosion by Douglas Erwin and James W. Valentine
Quotes:
“The space and time dimension of the universe are fine-tuned by God to be a tool to eradicate evil and suffering.”
“The Christian God is a trion God. He’s a single God that manifests in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
“One of the reasons for His creation was to multiply the expression of His love.”
“The limitation of Astronomy is that we have no access to the present. All of our data comes from the past. But, the farther away we look, the farther back in time we see.”
“Scientists don’t like the title Darwinian Evolution.”
“We got overwhelming evidence that life has been here on planet Earth for 3.8 billion years.”
“What we, researchers, need to do is tell our readers how many times we commit the Hand-of-God Dilemma when we do our experiments.”
“The Bible tells us that God created two different species of intelligent life - we, human beings, that are constrained by the physics of the universe and angels, that are not constrained by the physics of the universe.”
“There’s a strong correlation between the level of occult activity in a particular nation and the percentage of the population that’s having these close encounters.”
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CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook Groups are at the heart of the new Facebook experience. Just like him, your business should also consider shifting the focus to Facebook Groups. Our guests for today believe that now is the BEST time to do so.
For today’s episode, join me in welcoming not one but two special guests, Landon Stewart and Chris Stapleton. Landon and Chris have been building client-getting Facebook groups together for 4 years. They got their start by consulting with 7 & 8-figure brands - helping them build thriving communities around their programs & generate millions in additional revenue.
Since then, they’ve branched out to focus on growing their own community & coaching programs. In the past 7 months, they’ve taken their brand new Facebook group from zero to a $4 million/ year run rate.
Tune in as Landon and Chris explain to us what their business is and what they can do to help us. They share some Facebook secrets and give us insights on Facebook group growth and how to convert your group members to paying customers.
Episode Highlights:
● Landon and Chris’ Journey in Building a Business with Facebook Groups [2:07]
● Using Paid Ads to Grow Facebook Groups[6:05]
● Strategies on Facebook Group Growth [10:58]
● Tips on Converting Free to Paid Users [16:40]
● Using Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business [22:35]
● Book Recommendations [28:38]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about using Facebook Groups to build your community and your business at clientsandcommunity.com.
● Grab a copy of the Grow Your Group FREE guide and find out more about how Landon and Chris may help you.
● Connect with Landon and Chris:
● Book Recommendations:
o Hypnotic Writing by Joe Vitale
o How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson
Quotes:
“There’s so many people that get caught up in the rat race of content that it starts to get a little watered down. It suppresses their creativity in a way.”
“Our main goal with our Facebook Group is to get people raise their hands looking to have a conversation with us.”
“The two highest-paid skills in the world are copywriting and leadership.”
“If you can’t learn how to communicate in a way that allows people to take action on something that is good for them, you’re gonna have a lot of trouble.”
“As the business grows bigger, the pressure to perform well is also getting bigger.”
“Helping clients win should be your number one obsession.”
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I am pleased to welcome our guest for this episode, Jeff Gothef. He helps organizations build better products, executives build the cultures that build better products, and people build better careers. Jeff believes humility and learning are in short supply. To improve that, he teaches executives and teams -- through advising, workshops, keynotes, coaching & books -- to focus on their customers, learn from mistakes, and create an agile culture that continuously improves their products and services and the way they work.
After co-writing the award-winning Lean UX (O’Reilly, 2013 & 2016) and Sense & Respond (HBR Press, 2017), Jeff co-founded Sense & Respond Press with co-author, longtime business partner, and friend Josh Seiden. Their goal is to bring customer-centric, evidence-based decision making, and agility back into corporate cultures.
His newest book, Forever Employable, shares his story among others’ on how to capitalize on your experience and expertise to build a platform that generates opportunities for you continuously, making you forever employable.
Grab a cup of coffee. Sit back, relax, and tune in as we dive into Jeff’s story, his expertise, and his idea of giving it all away.
Episode Highlights:
● Background of Jeff’s Book, Forever Employable [5:20]
● Asking Yourself These 3 Fundamental Questions [9:00]
● How to Plant Your Flag [12:55]
● The Importance of Identifying Your Personal Story [16:00]
● Following the New Path [19:00]
● Tips for People Who Wants to Teach[24:15]
● Give It All Away: Sharing Unintuitively [28:00]
● Book Recommendations [32:00]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about building a platform that generates opportunities for you continuously by visiting Jeff’s website at jeffgothelf.com
● Have you found your Ikigai? Know more about Ikigai and how to build a successful agile team leadership here.
● Grab a copy of Jeffs’s book, Forever Employable, and take back control of your career and create your safety net, so you don’t get left behind.
● Connect with Jeff:
o Email
● Book Recommendations:
o Unlearn by Barry O'Reilly
o The Art of Action by Stephen Bungay
o Turn the Ship Around! by L. David Marquet
Quotes:
“By design, the further you climb up the corporate ladder, the fewer opportunities there are.”
“These days, teaching takes many many forms. Any opportunity that you have to share your expertise is an opportunity to teach.”
“The more you teach, the better you are at defining and owning a specific vocabulary for your expertise.”
“The more of your expertise that you can share publicly, the more that you give back to the industry, the more opportunities come back to you. ”
“The more that you lift up others, the more that you share back, the more that you teach from your expertise, the better it reflects on you inside the organization.”
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Simon says…. “The first step is admitting the truth.”
This is just one of the valuable insights shared by our guest for this episode, Simon Lovell. If you are an entrepreneur or CEO that wants to live a life true to who you really are, then you don’t want to miss this episode.
Join me in welcoming Simon Lovell, a business mentor, speaker, and author who loves to help people create True Transformation in their lives. After childhood bullying, debt, alcohol, gambling, and drugs, business mentor Simon Lovell went on a huge journey into self-help and personal transformation, but still found himself lost after investing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Finally, in 2018 he experienced a profound spiritual awakening in which he detailed in his book, The Black Ball. With the knowledge and experience, he now focuses on helping entrepreneurs and CEOs in becoming emotionally and energetically intelligent and helps them achieve the next level of success. Tune in to find out more!
Episode Highlights:
● Simon’s Journey on Healing From the Past [2:30]
● Dealing with Insecurities [11:00]
● How to Connect With Yourself [14:57]
● The Importance of Meditation [22:25]
● What is Emotional Intelligence?[26:40]
● The Number 1 Struggle of High Performers [29:10]
● Meditation Tips for Beginners [33:50]
● Book and Resource Recommendations [37:35]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about being emotionally and energetically intelligent by visiting Simon’s website at simonlovell.com.
● Change your behavior and change your life with the Super High Performance Formula program by Simon. Watch yourself reach the next level of success within 6 weeks.
● Get the latest high-performance mindset strategies to help you become more successful by tuning in to Unshakeable Leaders Podcast. Every week there are new entrepreneur meditations specific for growing your business and helping you to be happier.
● Grab a copy of Simon’s book, The Black Ball, a book that will help you to get to the truth of your life and how to take your leadership to a whole new level.
● Connect with Simon:
● Book and Resource Recommendations:
o The Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer
o Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
o Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
Quotes:
“The opposite of addiction is connection. We got to do things to feel better.”
“What got you here won’t get you there.”
“Every thought creates a belief system, and that belief system creates our identity.”
“The next level of business requires the next level of energy. Most people have no idea how to access that.”
“The heart is actually more intelligent than the brain.”
“Suppression in the body is gonna flare up in different ways.”
“Most people think they’re living authentically, but they're not. They are living an inauthentic life.”
“In the ‘letting go,’ that’s where clarity comes.”
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I am eager to welcome our special guest, Dr. Frank Turek. He is a dynamic speaker, an award-winning author, and co-author of 4 different books: Stealing from God: Why Atheists Need God to Make Their Case, I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, Correct, Not Politically Correct, and Legislating Morality. As a president of CrossExamined.org, Frank presents powerful and entertaining evidence for Christianity at churches, high schools, and at secular college campuses that often begin to be hostile to his message. He has also debated several prominent atheists including Christopher Hitchens and David Silverman who is the president of American Atheists.
Frank is a wildly featured guest in the media as well as a leading apologetics expert and cultural commentator. He has appeared on hundreds of radio programs and many top tv programs including The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity and Colmes, Faith Under Fire, and Politically Incorrect. He also writes a column for Townhall.com and several other sites.
He has a great foundation and strong set of credentials, being an aviator at the US Navy and having a master’s degree from George Washington University and a doctorate from Southern Evangelical Seminary. Aside from all of these, Frank is also a very proud first-time grandfather to a wonderful little boy.
In this episode, Frank shares with us the things we need to know in order to be well equipped in the changing times and how we can stand firm on our faith.
Episode Highlights:
● From the US Navy to the Seminary [3:10]
● Frank Devoting His Life to the Ultimate Purpose [05:32]
● How to Prepare Our Children for the World [8:02]
● The Emotional Grasp on Atheism VS Evidence [15:37]
● Powerful Arguments for the Existence of God [21:26]
● How Miracles Are Possible [29:32]
● Frank’s Tackles the Most Common Argument Against God’s Existence [34:38]
● The Road to Another Spiritual Awakening for Our Country [39:03]
● Book and Resource Recommendations [44:40]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● You can see more of Frank and his team's work by visiting CrossExamined.org or downloading the CrossExamined App on Apple or Google Play Apps. They have a lot of resources that you can dive into that can help enrich your spiritual life.
● Catch Frank on TV when you tune in for I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist every Wednesday at 9pm and 1am EST.
● Stay tuned for Frank’s upcoming book What We Learn About God from Superheroes!
● Connect with Frank:
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
o Facebook
o YouTube
● Book and Resource Recommendations:
o Cold-Case Christianity for Kids: Investigate Jesus with a Real Detective by J. Warner Wallace and Susie Wallace
o God’s Crime Scene by J. Warner Wallace
o Other Books at Summit.org
o Why I Still Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist with Dr. Frank Turek (Online Course)
Quotes:
“I came to faith through evidence.”
“A vast majority of atheistic beliefs that I hear are in some ways self-defeating.”
If we don’t have free will, we can’t know if anything’s true.”
“In order for us to have good evidence and trust the evidence, the world can’t just be made of molecules.”
“Objective morality only exists if there is an objective standard of goodness outside of humanity.”
“Christianity does not require modern-day miracles to occur.”
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Dr. Tasha Eurich is an organizational psychologist, executive coach, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author. Her mission in life is to help people become the best of who they are and what they do. She’s built a reputation as a fresh, modern voice in the business world by pairing her scientific grounding in human behavior with a pragmatic approach to professional development.
Over her 15-plus year career, Tasha has worked directly with over 20,000 leaders and spoken live to hundreds of thousands more—on every continent but Antarctica—with clients including Google, Salesforce, the NBA, Walmart, and the White House Leadership Development Program. Her TEDx talks have been viewed more than seven million times. She contributes to Harvard Business Review, and her thought leadership has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, BBC, NPR, and Forbes, as well as peer-reviewed journals.
Tasha is the principal of The Eurich Group, a boutique executive development firm that helps companies—from start-ups to the Fortune 100—succeed by improving the effectiveness of their leaders and teams. Her primary areas of expertise are executive coaching, executive team development, and leadership, and high potential development programs.
As a global thought leader, Tasha has been named one of the top 30 emerging management thinkers (Thinkers50), the #1 self-awareness coach (Marshall Goldsmith/Thinkers50), and the #1 organizational culture and #5 communication expert (GlobalGurus). She was also chosen from more than 16,000 candidates as one of Dr. Marshall Goldsmith’s “100 Coaches” to advance the practice of leadership (Dr. Goldsmith is recognized as the world’s most influential leadership thinker).
Tasha’s first book, Bankable Leadership, debuted at #8 on The New York Times bestseller list in 2013. Her latest book, Insight, delves into the connection between self-awareness and success, where she shares the surprising findings from her multi-year research program on the topic. Hailed as a “bold, exhilarating take on self-improvement” by Success Magazine and a “fascinating read” by The Guardian, Insight was named the #1 best career book by The Muse, a best book of 2017 by Strategy+Business, and nominated for 800-CEO-READ’s business book of the year. Brene Brown selected Insight as one of her Leadership / Business books, and famed Wharton professor Adam Grant calls it one of the three books he recommends most often.
Tasha lives in her hometown of Denver, Colorado with her husband. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, rescuing dogs, and is an unapologetic musical theater nerd.
Visit Tasha at https://www.tashaeurich.com/.
Join me as I chat with Sydney Finkelstein, who has published over 25 books and 90 articles, with several bestsellers, including Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses. Sydney is a consultant and speaker to senior executives around the globe, as well as an executive coach, focusing on leadership, talent development, corporate governance, learning from mistakes, and strategies for growth.
In this episode, we discuss the result of a ten-year research project, Superbosses, where Sydney profiles leaders as diverse as Julian Robertson, Alice Waters, and Lorne Michaels who all have one thing in common – they helped spawn some of the best talents in their industries. The book describes what they did and how they did it, offering teachable lessons for leaders of any organization. Tune in to find out more!
Episode Highlights:
● Getting to Know Sydney Finkelstein [2:00]
● The Research Process of Writing a Book [4:50]
● Three Types of Motivated Leader [10:20]
o The Nurturing Leader
o The Iconoclast
o The Glorious Bastards
● Things Superbosses Have in Common [15:20]
● The Power of Being Unthreatened [19:30]
● Power and Importance of Delegation [23:45]
● Apprentice-Style Management [26:30]
● Work-Life-Balance of Superbosses [32:40]
● Book Recommendations [39:50]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get to know more about Sydney, the Steven Roth Professor of Management and faculty director of the Tuck Executive Program at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College here.
● Grab your copy of Syd’s book, Superbosses, and learn things superbosses have in common.
● Learn why the best leaders are great teachers in this Harvard Business Review article written by Sydney.
● Subscribe to The Sydcast where Syd talks to entrepreneurs, community leaders, professional athletes, politicians, academics, authors, musicians, and many more about who they are and how they got there.
● Connect with Syd:
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
o Facebook
● Book Recommendations:
o Drucker’s Lost Art of Management
o Heat
Quotes:
“The process [of writing a book] starts with a question not only you, but the people find really interesting.”
“The really fun thing to do that is essential is you’ve got to tell the story. You’ve got to know how to communicate.”
“If you want to become a super boss leader, it’s actually possible to do it no matter who you are and where you come from.”
“If you want to win, if you want to really be the best, you can’t do it yourself. You have to surround yourself with great talent.”
“Entrepreneurs don't look at risk the same way as an average person does.”
“To be successful in pretty much anything, you’ve got to be really confident.”
“The best leaders delegate. You can’t do it all yourself.”
“You can’t be a great leader unless you are a great teacher.”
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Welcome to episode #109 of The Top One Percent podcast. "When you pray, do not ask for more blessings; ask for more wisdom so that you can see how to use the blessings you already have." That's not my quote. I'm not sure whose quote it is, but I thought it was too good not to share. Success by nature is something that must be given away in order to keep it.
Those who help the greatest number of other people to achieve success are themselves the most successful. The founders of the United States recognize this and wrote it into the constitution to allow the highest amount of personal autonomy and reward those who are willing to take the initiative. It seems that what has happened, though, is that we have become prisoners of our own abundance.
Somehow over time, we become indifferent and complacent about the privilege of living in a country such as ours. The federal government has been overly involved in our finances, and we've become complacent. The privilege and gift of being able to earn an overwhelming amount of success from personal effort, creative vision, and determination have been hugely underestimated, and the consequences have been catastrophic.
We still have the right to choose our own occupations. We still have the right to vote for those. We wish to represent us in office, and we still have the right to worship the God we believe in, in the manner we choose. It's our role as leaders to guide our teams and organizations, to understand the power of purpose and personal investment in the future of their own creation.
You and I can make a real difference by empowering those. We lead to value, autonomy, possibility, and personal power. We owe them our very best. And that starts with recognizing the opportunities we've been blessed with.
If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
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Welcome to this episode of The Top One Percent podcast.
As leaders, you and I have a responsibility to understand the big picture issues facing those we guide and protect. Many of the most important issues you'll need to navigate are much wider in scope than your individual organization and relate to fundamental social and cultural issues...
If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
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I’m pleased to welcome our guest for today, Travis Bliffen. He is the founder of Stellar SEO. As an army veteran, Travis took a leap of faith after reading a magazine article about the future of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). He dove deep and spent a year perfecting his craft.
Travis opened his firm in 2012 and quickly gained a reputation for being a cost-effective, honest, and leading SEO agency. He has written many published works on SEO and link building and he’s been a featured speaker at many industry events.
In this episode, Travis guides us into the world of SEO. Whether you’re already involved in SEO or are still getting familiar with it, you will find this episode to be truly informative. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● SEO and How It Can Help with Your Business [1:28]
● Pricing Models in Availing SEO Services [5:04]
● Achieving a Successful Link Building Campaign [11:06]
● Why End of State Planning is Effective [15:45]
● Utilizing Organic Content as a Promotional Tool [21:54]
● The Value of Blogging and Building SEO [26:03]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get to know more about Travis and his SEO services, check out stellarseo.com!
● Stellar SEO also offers a FREE and complete link building guide that you can access here.
● Connect with Travis:
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
o Facebook
Quotes:
“Just because you can doesn’t mean that you should.”
“SEO is a competitive sport.”
“SEO can be very basic and it can also get extremely complex.”
“Organic listings have an element of trust.”
“Don’t just create blog posts for the sake of creating them. Create them to answer actual problems.”
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This episode is for traders and aspiring traders. Today, we are joined by Jeff Bishop, one of the greatest traders in the world. Over the past 20 years, Jeff has made millions of dollars trading stocks, ETFs, and options. He is renowned as an incredible trader with a deep insight and a sensitive pulse on the markets and the economy. Jeff Bishop is CEO and Co-Founder of RagingBull.com. Even greater than his prowess as a trader is his skill and passion for teaching others how to trade and rake in profits while managing risk.
In this episode, Jeff shares his insights and knowledge on living debt-free, something we all want to achieve. He also shares tips and tricks on stocks, bonds, commodities, and everything about investing. Tune in with us as we dive into the trading world.
Episode Highlights:
● Jeff’s Journey for the Last 20 Years [2:30]
● Marketing Avenues to Build Your Business [8:30]
● Comparing YouTube, Facebook and Google Ads [10:20]
● Tips on Living Debt-Free [12:40]
● Economy Impact & Outlook During the Pandemic [18:00]
● Tactical Approach to Handling Stocks and Bonds [24:50]
● Using Options to Invest in Commodities [31:55]
● Learning Investing Strategies through Raging Bull [37:20]
● Book Recommendations [42:40]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Jeff Bishop and some trading tips by visiting: ragingbull.com
● Checkout Financial Peace University, a great resource in helping you live debt-free.
● Connect with Jeff and Raging Bull:
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
o YouTube
o Facebook
● Book Recommendations:
o Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson
o Financial Peace by Dave Ramsey
o The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Quotes:
“We are not on TV. We are not on print. But, when it comes to digital media, we are all over the place.”
“Ten percent of the economy is just gone for the foreseeable future.”
“(On living debt-free) You don’t have to be a great forecaster. You don’t have to be an economist to know it’s going to happen. You just prepare for the worst every time and try to have that savings account set up.”
“It’s better to learn strategies that put you as the options seller.”
“Option buyers are typically not successful in the long run but option sellers generally are.”
“Five percent of an established portfolio makes sense.”
“I always tell people to not follow my trade. I want you to see the trades I make so you can learn from them. I want you to learn the principles first before you risk your own money.”
“So much of being an entrepreneur is just learning it on the job.”
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I had an amazing time interviewing our special guest, Tommy Breedlove. He is an Atlanta based business relationship and mindset coach who is a regular keynote speaker at global events. He also happens to be the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, best selling author of the book Legendary. Now, Tommy serves clients and audiences everywhere by empowering them to build and live legendary lives.
Tommy achieved 20 years of business notoriety and financial success as a Senior Partner, International Practice Leader and Member of the Board of Directors of a large financial consulting firm at the early age of 39. However, even though he had reached the pinnacle of his career, he knew he had to leave and follow his dream to be a featured speaker, writer, investor, and premiere business and life coach.
In this episode, Tommy shares his life story from humble beginnings and the struggles he faced amidst corporate success. He also shares mind opening life and financial tips that can improve your day to day experience. Tune in with us as we dive into Tommy’s methods.
Episode Highlights:
● Tommy’s Journey from Blue Collar Beginnings [2:45]
● Taking the Leap to Start Over Again [10:09]
● Words You Would Want to Drop from Your Vocabulary [13:10]
● The Formula for Finding Purpose in Life [16:34]
● Essential Financial Tips [23:36]
● The Truth Behind the News These Days [31:45]
● Incorporating Meditation into Your Every Day Routine [36:09]
● Book Recommendations [42:54]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get your FREE gifts from Tommy by visiting tommybreedlove.com/gifts!
● Check out the highly recommended meditation apps: Calm and Headspace
● Know more about the Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT) right here.
● Connect with Tommy:
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
o YouTube
o Facebook
● Book Recommendations:
o Legendary by Tommy Breedlove
o Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
o The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
o Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
o The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
o How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
o The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
o Search Inside Yourself by Chade-Meng Tan, Daniel Goleman, and Jon Kabat-Zinn
o The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
o Books by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
Quotes:
“When the money, power, the next big deal, and shiny objects didn’t fill me up, I literally turned to everything that’s not good in this world just to be seen, heard, loved, and valued.”
“I love getting down and dirty with these people who really just want to be the best version of themselves not just in business and money, but in life.”
“I knew I was being called to do something else. This career, regardless of the money, was not gonna fulfill me and I didn’t wanna die with regrets.”
“Your purpose changes depending on the season of your life.”
“We have the power of choice. We can choose what we turn on and turn off and we can choose how we can think, act, and believe. ”
“Start surrounding yourself with people who want to make more money … or are just ambitious in life. Because if you hang around poor people, you’re gonna stay poor.”
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Instagram is one of the powerful platforms where you can grow your brand. In this episode, we will give you tips to help you with that. Today, we are joined by Zach Benson, a TEDx speaker, social-media trainer for international brands like The Four Seasons, Ritz Carlton, and ViceRoy, and past participant on "So You Think You Can Dance".
Zach doesn't just manage his own Instagram network of millions; he's also the founder of Assistagram, where he's guiding other influencers and Fortune 500 companies into social-media success. Lastly, he is the founder of a 6 Figure Dancer Academy, where he teaches other dancers the exact step-by-step system that he used to create a profitable 6-figure dancing business while traveling the world.
Listen as Zach shares his knowledge and wisdom on building personal branding, growing and monetizing your Instagram account, and much more! Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Getting to Know Zach and His Extensive Background [1:35]
● Tips on Building Your Personal Branding [6:00]
● How to Grow and Monetize Your Instagram Account [9:00]
● Finding Instagram Accounts to Buy [11:16]
● 2 Ways to Revive Inactive Instagram Accounts [13:55]
● How to Find and Create Engagement Groups [19:50]
● Referral Marketing Strategy [22:37]
● Zach’s Journey of Building Assistagram [29:58]
● Book Recommendations [34:50]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Zach Benson by visiting zachbenson.life
● Do you need help in growing your Instagram account using organic growth strategies? You might want to check out Assistagram.
● In Case You Missed It: Bob Burg, the author of The Go-Giver, has previously been on the show. Check out his episode, Ep #62: Giving As A Way of Life with Bob Burg
● Book Recommendations:
o The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
o The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews
o The Go-Giver by Bob Burg
o The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
o Make the Big Time Where You Are by Frosty Westering
● Connect with Zach:
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
Quotes:
“I found my niche. I was never the best dancer. I was never the top person but, I figured out something that could work.”
“I’ve always been reaching out to people and afraid of getting rejected.”
“Influencer marketing is a 15 billion dollar industry.”
“Hashtags are very important. So, start big and find smaller ones.”
“Step one is reaching out. Do outreach. Do your homework on the accounts you want to connect with and show them some love.”
“You got to know that some people don’t like transactional relationships.”
“Everything is changing. You got to stay on top of it.”
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Hey everybody and welcome to this episode of The Top One Percent podcast. I want to talk to you today about something that's been on my heart and on my mind that I have to bring to light...
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This episode is for leaders and aspiring leaders. In it, Dr. Trevor Blattner talks about what it means to be decisive and why you should choose to be a decisive leader. One of his tips is to eliminate distractions that aren’t aligned with your purpose and mission. Tune in to find out more!
Episode Highlights:
● Being a Decisive Leader [1:53]
● How to Become More Decisive? [3:10]
● Freeing Up Mental Energy [4:50]
● Committing to being Decisive [8:30]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
· Indistractable by Nir Eyal
· Essentialism by Greg McKeown
Quotes:
“It’s still best to make decisions quickly than correct them when you get feedback.”
“Make a routine out of everything that is not essential to your mission.”
“Science shows that our performance declines throughout the day with the number of decisions we need to make.”
“Start saying ‘No’ to almost everything in order to protect what you do say ‘Yes’ to.”
“Decide when to ignore the opinion of others.”
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It is fair to say that everyone experiences and feels fear. Tune in to this episode where Dr. Trevor Blattner helps us to understand more about fear. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● The Primal Self [1:50]
● Living in Your Highest Self [2:40]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
· Psycho-Cybernetics by Maxwell Maltz
Quotes:
“All fears are based on either emotional or physical situations that bring us to sensation of fear.”
“When we have more confidence and more success, we enjoy more life as it is meant to be lived.”
“Understand that living in your highest self, one hundred percent of the time, is simply not possible.”
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In this episode, we are joined by Dorie Clark, a recognized “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine.
Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50 and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and she is the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Clark has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank.
Listen as Dorie and I talk about reinventing yourself, creating content, and monetizing your brand. Be sure to check out the resources mentioned to fully appreciate the insights shared throughout this episode. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Getting to Know Dorie: Before and After her Entrepreneurial Journey [3:10]
● The Nexus of Marketing and Strategy [9:20]
● Creating Demand in a Marketplace [10:20]
o The Recognized Expert Framework [12:03]
● Tips for Content Creation [13:15]
● Advantages and Disadvantages of Starting a Blog [16:20]
● Writing for High Profile Publications [19:15]
● Ways to Monetize Your Brand [25:15]
● Consulting vs. Executive Coaching [29:40]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Dorie Clark by visiting dorieclark.com.
● Do you want to want to learn how to attract clients with your reputation and warn what you're worth? Check out the Recognized Expert course offered by Dorie.
● If you aim to write for high profile publications, be sure to check out Dorie’s course to learn exactly how to break into these elite publications.
● For people who want to create multiple revenue streams, download your free 88 question Entrepreneurial You self-assessment here.
● Learn to write content more quickly and effectively with this Rapid Content Creation Masterclass course.
● Grab your copy of Dorie Clark’s books:
● Connect with Dorie:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
Quotes:
“If you are doing marketing well, it’s just not about how to sell a thing that you have. It’s how you create things that people want to buy.”
“You have to do content creation. You have to be able to share ideas publicly.”
“You need to know people who can spread the word about what you are doing.”
“The more highly relevant information you can give, the less risky it feels.”
“The more legs you have on your table, the more resilient you are.”
“Executive coaching is one-on-one whereas, consulting is enterprise level.”
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With the podcast’s objective of providing knowledge as much as we can, our overall goal is to deliver the truth to our listeners. With this in mind, today’s episode is all about three resources that you must investigate. This might be a little bit different from our previous episodes but this sure will tickle your brain. Tune in and enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● What is QAnon? [2:40]
● The Creature from Jekyll Island [7:20]
● Out of Shadows Documentary [8:00]
● Q’s Latest Post [9:00]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● Check out @prayingmedic on Twitter
● Read here if you want to know more about QAnon.
● Check out these live online classes that may help you jumpstart your why.
● If you have questions, you may contact Dr. Trevor Blattner at trevor@drtrevorblattner.com
Quotes:
“Things aren’t always what they seem. It’s important to protect your mind and your thinking and being aware of the information you are taking in on a regular basis.”
“Why is free thought ridiculed, challenged, and threatened when a person has opposed the “mainstream narrative”?
“What happens when the news is no longer trustworthy? What happens when the news simply becomes an extension of a political party?”
“Free thought is a philosophical viewpoint which holds that positions regarding truth should be formed on a basis of logic, reason, and empiricism rather than authority, tradition, revelation or dogma.”
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You may or may not know it but Dr. Trevor Blattner will be releasing a book called “Redefining the Top 1 Percent” come early 2021. Tune in to this special episode containing bits and pieces his upcoming book and learn about the cancer you must avoid.
Episode Highlights:
● The Cancer You Must Avoid [1:00]
● The Loser’s Philosophy [3:00]
AND MUCH MORE!
Quotes:
“Entitlement is like cancer. It destroys everything it touches.”
“To build and maintain hope in this world, and to deliver hope to others, you must maintain a sense of control over your life and your circumstances.”
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I am excited to welcome to the show Sean Castrina, an investor, entrepreneur, teacher, and highly-sought-after speaker who communicates with humor and a bluntness that engages and captures his audience. He lost his dream job 25 years ago and decided he would never be dependent on an employer again for his financial security. He became a millionaire by the age of 36. Sean achieved this by becoming a serial entrepreneur, having started more than 20 companies over the last 20 years and still seeks to launch a new venture annually.
Now, Sean devotes his time to equipping other entrepreneurs for success, authoring bestsellers like The Greatest Entrepreneur in the World and 8 Unbreakable Rules For Business Startup Success. His newest book, The World’s Greatest Business Plan, helps people by providing a simple step-by-step plan for those who cannot afford to fail. He’s been a contributing author to entities like Forbes, Inc., Yahoo! Finance, MSNBC, and more.
In today’s episode, Sean and I had a very spontaneous talk. From coming up with a realistic business plan to dissecting why startups tend to fail, Sean offers his insights and experiences that will definitely help you get a better point of view on entrepreneurship. Join us and get into the mind of a millionaire!
Episode Highlights:
● The Inspiration Behind Sean’s Free Book: The World’s Greatest Business Plan [2:45]
● Having the Right Mindset and Approach [6:23]
● Which Weighs More? Being Passionate or Providing a Solution? [8:13]
● Finding the Right Business Partner and Workforce [12:05]
● Why Startups Should Think Like the Fortune 500 and Vice Versa [20:32]
● Starting with a “What If” [24:50]
● Thinking Big with Taglines [27:18]
● Beyond Financial Freedom [29:39]
● Empowering through Partnerships [33:29]
● Book Recommendations [40:54]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Head over to Sean’s website here to get a hold of your own FREE copy of his book The World’s Greatest Business Plan. Also, don’t forget to check out Sean’s podcast The 10-Minute Entrepreneur.
● When it comes to digital marketing for small businesses, you can head over to GigStrategic.com.
● Connect with Sean:
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
o YouTube
o Facebook
● Book Recommendations:
o Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert T. Kiyosaki
o Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
o The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
o The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Follow Them and People Will Follow You by John C. Maxwell
Quotes:
“Financial forecast is a wish and a dream. I can promise you you’ll make zero, anything above that is a bonus.”
“Business is so fluid. Look at the coronavirus, [it’s a] perfect example. How you did business 6 months ago is not how you do business now.”
“The number 1 reason why business startups fail is because the founding entrepreneur falls in love with their idea and the marketplace rejects it.”
“I find needs, turn them into businesses but I brand like a baller. My marketing is second to none is small business rank.”
‘’What one promise that if you could make to your target customers, they will chase you down for your business.”
“Business ideas are a dime a dozen. When I find the right partner, then I have a good business.”
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It is my pleasure to welcome Jerry Fetta. He helps people unconfuse their money so they don’t lose their money so that, in turn, they can use their money to build wealth now. As the Founder and C.E.O. of Wealth DynamX, a wealth creation firm that helps clients across the United States build wealth, Jerry has a passion for providing financial education for families that causes them to build wealth and navigate their economic futures with certainty.
Jerry is married to his wife and business partner, Lexy, and together they have taken Wealth DynamX from nothing to a multimillion-dollar company over the last four years.
In this episode, Jerry and I had a very insightful sit-down. He shares his journey into gaining financial freedom and helping others do the same. Jerry also talks about the many ways entrepreneurs and employees alike can build wealth.
Episode Highlights:
● A 180 Turn from Being a Financial Adviser [2:26]
● Unique Ideas from Traditional Models [7:56]
● Jerry Gives Away His Business to Pursue a Better Opportunity [11:42]
● A Different Perspective on Whole Life Insurance [16:38]
● Jerry’s Take on Wall Street [19:35]
● Whole Life Policies and Where to Find the Best Ones [20:52]
● Pay Less In Taxes the Legal Way [22:04]
● Choosing the Type of Assets to Invest In for Wage Earners [24:13]
● Jerry’s Top Form of Real Estate [27:25]
● New Ways of Money Management [30:17]
● Book Recommendations [32:15]
● A Better Understanding of the Federal Reserve System [33:25]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Visit jerryfetta.com/info to gain access to your free wealth blueprint NOW!
● Find out more about Jerry’s company and the services and tools that they offer at wealthdynamx.com
● Connect with Jerry:
o LinkedIn
o Facebook
o Twitter
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin
o Becoming Your Own Banker: Unlock the Infinite Banking Concept by R. Nelson Nash
o Guide To Investing in Gold & Silver: Protect Your Financial Future by Michael Maloney
Quotes:
‘The right people to study, I call them old dead guys.”
“Fundamentally, the way the monetary system is set up, it is very much a form of economic slavery. I’m trading my time for money.”
“The way to really help people is to get them in a position where they have enough passive income where they don’t have to play the game anymore. They don’t have to trade their time for money.”
“We’re giving 40% of our income to institutions. We’re giving it to the mortgage company, taxes, Wall Street, and the credit card. So, it’s there. It’s just other people figured out how to get it before we could get it. ”
“There’s an acronym we teach called “D.I.T.I.” It stands for Debt, Insurance, Taxes, and Investments. Those are the four categories you would go after.”
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I’m glad to introduce to you our special guest, Ryan Coon. He is a co-founder and the CEO of Avail, an all-in-one software solution designed for do-it-yourself landlords. Before Avail, Coon was an investment banking associate at BMO Capital Markets.
Ryan has a hardworking spirit, and together with his co-founder Laurence Jankelow, they developed the idea for their company on a napkin that now solves the needs of thousands of landlords. His goal is to help the real estate market to become as transparent and as efficient as the stock market is.
Today, Ryan and I talk about his leap from the corporate world to his real passion in life. He also shares his advice on starting a new venture and communicating with investors.
Episode Highlights:
● Redirection Towards Entrepreneurship [1:29]
● Tips for Career Change and Getting Into Business [3:50]
● What They Do at Avail [7:09]
● Tools You Can Find on Avail [12:01]
● Real Estate for First-Timers [13:20]
● Raising Capital and Growing Your Business [15:01]
● Book Recommendations [18:30]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Learn more about Ryan, his team, and what they can do for you at www.avail.co. They also have articles, guides, and resources that you can check out!
● Connect with Ryan:
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
● Book Recommendations:
o Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh
o Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs by John Doerr
o Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight
Quotes:
“Be creative. There are unlimited opportunities out there. You just have to be willing to go for it.”
“The truth is overnight successes don’t really happen.”
“There are some things that frankly as an entrepreneur, you do, and you don’t wanna do.”
“Raising outside capital is not as glamorous as it sounds. It’s a lot like dating. Going on a lot of dates, you have to find the right match and the right chemistry. ”
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Servant leadership is the perfect balance between leader and servant. Last week, we brushed over servant leadership but in this episode, it's our main topic. We are joined by Stephen Shedletzky, the Head of Brand Experience and Igniter at Simon Sinek Inc.
Stephen engages with people in meaningful ways so that we connect with depth and live in a more fulfilled world. With a knack for sharing the right words at the right moment, he delivers evidence-based content in a provocative, captivating, and light-hearted way.
Feeling stifled on his corporate track, Stephen was struck by Simon Sinek’s vision of a more inspiring, safe, and fulfilling world. He joined the team in 2012. What started as a position answering fan emails, Stephen now leads Brand Experience and the team of Igniters to ensure every product and communication authentically reflects the organization’s most deeply-held beliefs.
Listen as Stephen and I talk about leadership in general, finding your why, and applying the why framework in your organization. Lessons from this episode are of high value and importance, especially during these trying times. You don’t want to miss this one. Also, don’t forget to check out the resources mentioned in this episode to jumpstart your why and be your absolute best.
Episode Highlights:
● Stephen’s Journey to a Leadership Career [2:58]
● Leadership During a Pandemic [7:20]
● Finding your Why: Great Advice for Leaders [11:00]
o Components of a Why [12:45]
o Applying the Why Framework [18:50]
● Three High-Profile Servant Leaders [20:30]
● Book Recommendations [26:30]
● Importance of Taking a Risk [30:36]
o Stephen’s Email to Simon Sinek [33:03]
● Winning vs. Playing a Game to Keep Playing [36:11]
● Leading With an Infinite Mindset [40:28]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Stephen guides leaders and organizations to adopt the mindset and actions needed to lead in the Infinite Game. Know more about him by visiting simonsinek.com
● With the right mix of passion and professionalism, Stephen was an obvious choice to narrate the audiobook for the 2017 best-seller Find Your Why.
● Check out these live online classes that may help you jumpstart your why.
● Check out the Start With Why Podcast which Stephen co-hosted and with more than 715,000 downloads in over 180 countries.
● Watch these powerful Simon Sinek’s TEDx Talks on leadership.
o How great leaders inspire action
o Why good leaders make you feel safe
● Connect with Stephen:
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o Start With Why by Simon Sinek
o Find Your Why by Simon Sinek
o The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
o Finite and Infinite Games by James P. Carse
o Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
o Give and Take by Adam Grant
Quotes:
“Some organizations and people more see ‘leadership’ as a noun rather than a verb. I see leadership as doing what we can to serve those on our span of care.”
“Capitalism works at its best when our organizations solve human needs, not just meet market opportunities.”
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” - Peter Drucker
“When we have values and beliefs that drive us, it allows us to do things with human dignity.”
“Our ‘why’ is our origin story. It’s who we are and who we are is where we come from.”
“We benefit from the objective perspective of another because we could only be subjective with ourselves.”
“A ‘why’ has two distinct components: contribution and impact.”
“We often remark our remarkable things as quite unremarkable.”
“You will only find your why when you want to find them.”
“Leading with an infinite mindset is a lifestyle. It’s not a checklist.”
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Today, we are joined by a world-renowned coach, speaker, and author. Taking all lessons, mindsets, rituals, and routines that our guest picked up along the way from elite performers, Alan took the intentional pivot into the corporate space to teach the same principles to businessmen and women.
Alan Stein, Jr. teaches proven strategies to improve organizational performance, create effective leadership, increase team cohesion and collaboration, and develop winning mindsets, rituals, and routines. A successful business owner and veteran basketball performance coach, he spent 15 years working with the highest-performing athletes on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant).
In his corporate keynote programs and workshops, Alan reveals how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. He delivers practical lessons that can be implemented immediately. The strategies from Alan’s book, Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, are implemented by corporate teams and sports teams around the world.
In this episode, Alan and I talk about lots of basketball stuff. So, if you are a basketball fan and a businessman or woman, you are in for a treat! Alan shares remarkable habits of an athlete and a coach that are worth-emulating and applying into the corporate world. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
● Getting Into the “Arena”: Alan’s Journey to Being a High-Performance Coach [2:40]
● Coaching Soon-to-be Superstars [8:15]
● NBA Players Then and Now [10:00]
● Insights from “The Last Dance” Documentary [13:00]
● Comparing Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James [18:10]
● Emulating Remarkable Habits of an Athlete and Coach [21:20]
● Importance of Relationships in Sports and in Businesses [34:40]
● The Mindset of a Servant Leader [36:50]
● Book Recommendations [38:30]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Alan is a world-renowned coach, speaker, and author. Know more about him and his strategies through this website: alansteinjr.com
● Grab a copy of Alan’s book, Raise Your Game: High Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best, to help you improve performance, leadership, and culture within your organization.
● Connect with Alan:
o Email
o Twitter
o Facebook
● Book Recommendations:
o Toughness by Jay Bilas
o Leading with the Heart by Mike Krzyzewski
o The Gold Standard by Mike Krzyzewski
o The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Quotes:
“Generally speaking, there are less gym rats today than there were 10 or 15 years ago.”
“Kids and players today have so many things vying for their attention, social media being the major one.”
“The NBA is entertainment. The goal of NBA is to put butts in the seats and to sell advertising on TV.”
“The key to Kobe’s success is that he never gets bored with the basics. He always tries to master the fundamentals.”
“Coaching is a relationship business.”
“Any business starts as a relationship business.”
“Your relationship with your employees and customers combined with the relationship you have with yourself is gonna dictate your long-term sustainable results.”
“High-utility skills such are emotional intelligence and leadership are never gonna go out of style.”
“If you are a CEO and you have a 100-person company, it is important to realize that you don’t have 99 people that work for you. You work for 99 people.”
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“My story starts with my parents. That is also where my success starts as well.” These are the humble words of today’s guest, Kevin Zhang.
Kevin Zhang is a serial eCommerce entrepreneur and the CEO of Kreator eCommerce, a global eCommerce organization, including over 60 team members with facilities in 3 countries. Age 23, Kevin achieved acclaim in the digital strategy and eCommerce community for generating $20M in sales in his first year as an entrepreneur. Kevin was proclaimed the "eCommerce Rookie of the Year" by Affiliate World and is the youngest member of the Forbes Business Council.
Aside from managing his business, Kevin is an active advocate for eCommerce education and has provided mentorship to thousands of students around the world. Kevin is determined to empower and inspire future generations of eCommerce entrepreneurs.
In this episode, Kevin and I talked about building a massive online brand from SCRATCH. Yes, you read it right. This involves finding and hiring the right employees for your brand and then managing them effectively. We’ll talk about all of this in this episode jam-packed of information. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
● Kevin’s Journey to Success [2:35]
● Becoming the eCommerce Entrepreneur [11:10]
● Building the Kreator Consulting from Scratch [17:40]
● Tips for Effectively Managing Remote Employees [23:05]
● How to Find and Hire Your Ideal Virtual Assistant [33:55]
● Is Your Employee Ready to Be a Manager? [38:48]
● Book Recommendations [40:30]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Are you interested in working or learning with Kevin? Get to know him and his work through his website: kevinzhang.com
● Learn strategies and methods on building massive online brands from scratch through this FREE training with Kevin Zhang.
● Learn more about eCommerce and what Kreator Consulting can do for you here.
● Check out Upwork, a platform that connects businesses of all sizes to freelancers, independent professionals, and agencies for all their hiring needs.
● Connect with Kevin:
o LinkedIn
o Facebook
● Book Recommendations:
o How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
o Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
o Contagious by Jonah Berger
o Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Quotes:
“My parents couldn’t give me much from the material perspective. But, they gave me everything from the values and mindset perspective.”
“In 2018, fifty percent of all businesses had no online presence. The share of retail that was online was only 8%.”
“I spend a lot of time and resources training and doing skills development for my employees.”
“You have no clue until you actually ask.”
“You should only spend your time doing the most high-value activity.”
“You shouldn’t automate something you don’t understand.”
“It’s gonna be tough in the beginning. You’re gonna make mistakes when hiring. It’s about hiring, training slowly and firing fast.”
“The manager’s role is the most important role in an organization.”
“The big pieces are proactiveness, and the desire to problem-solve.”
“Every business is a people-driven business.”
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I’m pleased to welcome our special guest, Kirsty Verity. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of REAL Coaching.
Kirsty radically changed her life as she transitioned from being a corporate marketing director to becoming an entrepreneur. After a 20 year corporate career, she now runs her own successful multi-million dollar Amazon business and co-founded REAL Coaching with Isaac Kuhlman, her beloved business partner. REAL is dedicated to coaching Amazon sellers to develop their businesses with the right strategies to achieve their freedom goals. They specialize in taking sellers who are stuck or plateaued in their business and breakthrough to reach the success that they desire.
In this episode, Kirsty shares with us her journey of pursuing her dream lifestyle as she becomes a dedicated entrepreneur. It wasn’t an instant gold mine for her as a businesswoman, but the right decisions and a concrete action plan helped her reach the success she has today. Tune in with us to know more about starting a business and selling on Amazon.
Episode Highlights:
● Kirsty Shares How and Why She Traded Her Corporate Job for a Chance at Entrepreneurship [2:51]
● Basic Do’s and Don'ts in Amazon Selling [12:31]
● Things to Keep in Mind as You Build Your Brand [15:35]
● Creating a Sustainable Business Around Your Lifestyle Goal [19:50]
● Tips and Strategies for New Entrepreneurs [30:42]
● A Quick Intro Into the Amazon Advertising Platform [34:50]
● Book Recommendations [38:27]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get to more about Kirsty and her coaching team at www.goteamreal.com. They have a blog as well as a podcast called Sprint to Profit for Amazon sellers.
● JungleScout is Kirsty’s recommended market research tool. It is an all-in-one platform for selling on Amazon.
● Connect with Kirsty:
o LinkedIn
o Facebook
● Book Recommendations:
o The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris
o The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
o Ask by Ryan Levesque
o The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Quotes:
“I actually had a year off. I actually got a camper van, went traveling around Australia like a little nomad before I actually got my job. That’s when I felt kind of the most content, the most kind of chilled, calm.”
“I enjoy the challenge that I got from the corporate environment, but it started to become seemy, it started to become stressful. As you go up the ladder in the corporate environment or any job, you get to do less of the fun stuff, and you get to do a lot more of the crap.”
“It’s not just about building another business; for me, it was more about having some kind of financial freedom and time freedom.”
“If you don’t know what you’re aiming for, then you end up going around in circles.”
“For me, I just need to focus where the people are. That could apply to any business.”
“Focus on one channel that you have the most affinity with. Where do you hang out the most? That’s the area that you’re gonna understand the most first.”
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I’m geared up to welcome our guest for today, Justin Christianson. He is the Co-founder and President of Conversion Fanatics, a full-service conversion rate optimization company helping companies like Burt's Bees, RenewLife, PaleoValley, Lumber Liquidators, Ministry Of Supply and many more increase conversions and marketing performance by 30% to 1850%.
As a former bull rider, Justin has always had a knack for accomplishing the impossible, and he is now solving one of the biggest problems facing marketing, which is conversion rate. He found early on in his career that split testing is the key component to helping clients connect with their audience, and this, in turn, has helped 200 of his clients generate over 100 million dollars in additional revenue.
Aside from all this, Justin is also the number one best selling author of the Conversion Fanatic: How To Double Your Customers, Sales & Profits With A/B Testing, and he’s currently a contributor at Forbes.
In today’s episode, Justin and I talk about digital marketing, conversion rates, and even psychology! He also shares with us his journey from network marketing to setting up his own business.
Episode Highlights:
● Justin Talks About His Marketing Journey of Almost 20 Years and Shares Why Numbers Play an Important Role in His Work [2:23]
● Understanding Trends on Human Behaviour Through the Lens of Marketing [7:26]
● Do All Companies Care About Demographic Data?[12:50]
● Key Strategies for Businesses During and After a Pandemic [15:06]
● Actionable Marketing Strategies for Business Growth [23:28]
● Book Recommendations [26:58]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Learn more about Justin and his company through their website conversionfanatics.com.
● Grab a copy of Justin Christianson’s book Conversion Fanatic: How To Double Your Customers, Sales & Profits With A/B Testing on Amazon. Backed up by real-world case studies, Conversion Fanatic shows you how to convert more website visitors into paying customers faster and at a lower cost than your competition.
● Connect with Josh:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin
o Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini
o The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
o The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall
o The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz
Quotes:
“I just like the psychology of what makes people tick.”
“The numbers don’t lie if you're looking at the numbers from a right perspective.”
“Everybody is in the people business.”
“It’s understanding that trade-off, where you’re actually going, and who’s making the decision.”
“The only two reasons why people buy is to avoid pain or gain pleasure.”
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Mental health has been a buzz word for the past few years as it should be. And to help reduce its stigma, we’ll be talking about it today with our returning guest, Mark Metry.
Mark Metry is an emcee and TEDx Keynote speaker delivering mind-blowing talks centered around human potential, mindset, social anxiety, mental health, transformation and using podcasting/marketing to grow awareness & business and has spoken alongside Olympian gold medalists to Fortune 500 executives and has even hosted an event next to James Altucher and soon to be speaking next to Gary Vaynerchuk.
Mark is also the host of the Global Top 100 podcast called Humans 2.0, featured by Forbes, NASDAQ, and Yahoo Finance as the "Top 21 Growing Podcasts you must listen to in 2019." Mark's show has been listened to over 10 million times and features the greatest leaders of our time and frequently converses with Billionaires, Professional Athletes, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, and New York Times Bestselling authors exploring today's dynamic of the human experience in modern technological times of 2019.
Listen as Mark and I discuss social anxiety, introversion, and many more bits surrounding it! This episode will also give you a background, and a peek on Mark’s writing process for his book, Screw Being Shy.
Episode Highlights:
● Mark’s Journey on Living with Social Anxiety [4:20]
● Introversion vs. True Social Anxiety [6:00]
● Background and Writing Process of Screw Being Shy [17:30]
● Major Causes of Death Around the World [22:55]
● Importance of Eating a Healthy Diet (And Some Supporting Research Studies) [24:40]
● Serotonin and Gut Microbiome: The Brain-Gut Connection [28:34]
● Addressing Mental Health Issues from Various Standpoints [32:45]
● Most Basic Functions That Makes Us Human [40:10]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get to know more about Mark Metry through his personal website: markmetry.com
● In Case You Missed It: Mark joined us previously on the Top 1 Percent Episode 46: Breaking Free From Human 1.0 with Mark Metry
● Listen and subscribe to Mark’s podcast, Humans 2.0, a mental-health focused Global Top 100 Show for entrepreneurs about the modern technological context of our world and provided anyone with the full tools they need to develop themselves on a regular basis.
● Learn to manage your social anxiety by grabbing a copy of Mark’s book, Screw Being Shy
● Connect with Mark:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
Quotes:
“It’s totally okay to be shy every once in a while. It’s a completely natural emotion.”
“At least in America, Middle East, and Asia, Social Anxiety is the most common anxiety condition.”
“Mental health is already a major stigma. For the average person who goes through these issues, it’s hard enough to talk about it.”
“Most people today are using alcohol not to celebrate, but to medicate.”
“The most frequent aisle where a child has a breakdown and start crying is the cereal aisle.”
“Humans evolved to develop colored eyesight to find fruit in trees.”
“Five to ten percent of serotonin is in our brain. Ninety to ninety-five percent is in the gut microbiome.”
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The use of artificial intelligence, or AI, has surged in the last five years and will probably continue to do so. But there’s another emerging technology that probably not a lot of people know about – that is blockchain.
In this episode, we are lucky to be joined by Sami Rusani, the Chief Revenue Officer of ShipChain Inc., a blockchain technology company redefining the massive transport and logistics industry. Sam is a serial entrepreneur, blockchain advocate/investor, and talent manager; Sam has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Sony, Fender, Virgin, Universal Music, Ogilvy, Heineken, VISA, and Mercedes.
With a deep dive into artificial intelligence and blockchain technology, Sam’s mission is to disrupt the old, change the world and make a positive impact while doing it.
Sami lays down for us the fundamentals of blockchain and how it is driving the fourth industrial revolution. We also talk about the importance of planning and the role of the community in branding. Lots of nuggets here in this episode, so don’t miss out!
Episode Highlights:
● Looking Back: Sami Shares His Story and Journey [2:30]
● Building a Globally Recognized Brand [15:25]
o The 1/9/90 Model [18:20]
● The Role of Community in Branding [22:15]
● Three Important Keywords to Success [24:20]
● Creating a Dynamic Plan [30:12]
● How Blockchain is Driving the Fourth Industrial Revolution [34:05]
● Shifting to Artificial Intelligence [42:00]
● Book Recommendations [48:48]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get to know more about Sami Rusani through his personal website: samirusani.com
● Sami is the Chief Revenue Officer of ShipChain, Inc., where he helps companies who move a lot of product scale globally. Know more about ShipChain here.
● Connect with Sami:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
● Book Recommendations:
o Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
o The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
o Trust Agents by Chris Brogan
o Tribes by Seth Godin
Quotes:
“It really comes down to how you present yourself, your company, brand, or product by storytelling.”
“It’s important to follow innovation as an entrepreneur today, or even as a human being.”
“Reading is not enough. You’ve got to implement what you read.”
“I don’t approach like a sales guy. I just approach like somebody who is curious.”
“Branding consists of two very different and important parts: Brand Awareness and Brand Connotation.”
“Create a great brand story that people want to hear.”
“Don’t think that you can just go out and push your stuff onto people. That’s not branding, that’s poor-selling at best.”
“Set realistic expectations.”
“Don’t chase the dollar. Offer something of quality and have a long-term goal. Patience is key.”
“You’ve got to constantly look at innovation, regardless of what you are doing.”
“If you want to attract something, it’s all in your mind. You gotta have that mindset of attraction.”
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How does one get into consulting? Learn about the job and the hows of it from a real and successful consultant, Michael Zipursky.
Michael Zipursky is the CEO of Consulting Success. He's advised organizations like Financial Times, Dow Jones, RBC, Omron, Sumitomo, and helped Panasonic launch new products into global markets. Still, more importantly, he's helped over 370 consultants from around the world in over 50 industries add six and seven figures to their annual revenues. He is one of the world's top authorities on growing a consulting business.
His work has been featured in MarketingProfs, Institute of Management Consultants, Fox Business, Chartered Management Institute, Duct Tape Marketing, and Conscious Millionaire. He is the author of 5 books on consulting and business growth, his most recent the Amazon Bestseller The Elite Consulting Mind.
Michael helps consultants attract more clients, increase their fees, win more proposals, and grow their business.
In this episode, Michael and I talked about the Four Models of Consulting and the right path to take as a consulting beginner. He also gave excellent tips on how to jumpstart your career and how to increase your pricing! Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
● Consulting: Definition and What People Should Think About It [2:55]
● Who Hires Consultants, and Why? [5:15]
● Story Behind Consulting Success [8:15]
● The Consulting Success System [11:35]
● Four Models of Consulting [15:30]
● Tips for Consulting Beginners [19:45]
● A Peek on The Elite Consulting Mind [21:52]
● Book Recommendations [34:25]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get to know more about Michael Zipursky and everything about consulting through his website: consultingsuccess.com
● Learn how to land more clients, increase your fees and win more proposals with this free 47-page Consulting Blueprint
● Are you an Early-Stage Consultant? Check out the Momentum Course, where you can find over 51 straight to the point consulting video training and more!
● Consulting Success offers the Clarity Coaching ProgramTM, a proven coaching program and framework for consultants to develop an optimized business model with clear messaging, premium fees, and a marketing system that generates ideal clients.
● Michael hosts The Consulting Success Podcast, where you’ll find interviews with high-performing successful consultants about proven principles, strategies, and mindsets to attract clients, increase your income, scale your consulting business and live a life of true freedom and meaningful success.
● Connect with Michael:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
● Michael’s Books:
● Book Recommendations:
o Straight-Line Leadership by Dusan Djukich
o Rebirth by Kamal Ravikant
o Am I Being Too Subtle? by Sam Zell
o The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder
o Eat Their Lunch by Anthony Iannarino
o Flip the Script by Oren Klaff
o This is Marketing by Seth Godin
o Linchpin by Seth Godin
Quotes:
“Consulting is providing advice and expertise to add value to another person’s or organization’s goals and problems.”
“Complexity doesn’t scale well. Complexity just creates a lot of complexity.”
“There’s a lot more room in the world for simplicity.”
“Around pricing, usually, what holds most people back is not the lack of skill. It’s simply a belief that they can’t increase their prices, or if they do, they might lose business.”
“The idea is you want to figure out a win-win where your client is going to have a significant return on their investment, and you get rewarded and compensated very well for that solution, expertise, and guidance to the table.”
“Most consultants are perfectionists. They delay taking actions because they want things to be just right.”
Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:
Get ready for a very inspiring story. We’re glad to have with us today, Josh Perry, a Pro BMX Athlete and a Multiple Brain Tumor Survivor.
Josh Perry was born and raised on Cape Cod, MA, where he developed his passion for BMX bike riding. When he was 17, he moved to Greenville, NC to ride with the best riders in the world, including Dave Mirra, and pursue a career as a pro BMX athlete. In April of 2010, at the young age of 21, Josh underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor, taking up the entire left side of his brain and leading him to go blind. In November of 2012, he had Elekta’s Gamma Knife Radiation treatment to treat two areas of re-growth from the initial surgery.
With his experiences with brain tumors and injuries, Josh became very passionate about learning about food and the correlation to our health and wellbeing, as well as sharing information with others in hopes of helping them become well.
Today, Josh and I talked about his journey to becoming a BMX Athlete, and his experience in learning he has a brain tumor. What a strong and inspiring man he is! We also talked about food and nutrition, and his passion for helping others become well.
Episode Highlights:
● Resilient Josh Perry: Pro BMX Athlete & Brain Tumor Survivor [3:38]
● Josh’s Post-Surgery Recovery [13:32]
● Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: Josh's Second Round of Treatment [15:38]
● Becoming Health Conscious [18:10]
● How to Test and Track Your Blood? [22:05]
● Simple Health Tips and Advice for Everyone [27:27]
● A Peek Through Josh’s Typical Day [30:15]
● Electrolytes and Exogenous Ketones [35:00]
● Book Recommendations [38:58]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Get to know more about Josh Perry, his inspiring story of being a brain tumor survivor, and his eating habits through his website: joshperrybmx.com.
● Connect with Josh:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o YouTube
o LinkedIn
o Email
● Book Recommendations:
o Grain Brain by David Perlmutter
o The Ketogenic Bible by Jacob Wilson
o Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
o Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza
Quotes:
“About 70-75% of our genes can be influenced with lifestyle.”
“What we think, act, and what we consume affect our genetic makeup.”
“When you get hit in the head, your glucose uptake in the brain for energy goes down. But, the transporters that shuffle ketones from the blood into the cells go up.”
“It’s not diet. It’s a lifestyle.”
“Part of the process is learning how to critique meals and snacks on the go so that way, you can live this lifestyle.”
“When you are on a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet, you are reducing the amount of starch and carbohydrates in what you are eating. When that happens, your blood sugar levels start to lower to an optimal range. In doing so, your insulin levels start to level as well.”
“Salt is your friend. If you don’t have enough, you can be insulin-resistant to some degree.”
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Our special guest for today is one of the world’s leading business thinkers, David Burkus. His forward-thinking ideas and bestselling books are changing how companies approach innovation, collaboration, productivity, and networking.
As a skilled researcher and inspiring communicator, David’s award-winning books have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and his TED Talk has been viewed over 2 million times. By making cutting-edge organizational research accessible and applicable, he pushes audiences to reconsider how they work both individually and in teams and unlocks the methods top performers use to thrive at work and in life. A renowned expert, David’s writings have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USAToday, Fast Company, and more.
In this episode, David shares with us his in-depth knowledge of the world of networking. Regardless of what industry you belong to, I’m sure there’s a lot for you to gain as you tune in with us. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● How David Got Started with His Latest Book: A Friend of A Friend (3:19)
● More Than a Book on Advice (7:54)
● Understanding the Small World Effect (11:08)
● Weak Ties and Dormant Ties: What’s the Difference and How Can We Utilize Them? (17:03)
● Becoming a Super Connector (25:16)
● David’s Take on Email Introductions (29:34)
● The Socially Awkward Super Connector Adam Rifkin (34:36)
● Book Recommendations (36:40)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Go to David’s site, davidburkus.com, to know more about him and get access to helpful resources.
● Connect with David:
o Twitter
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
● Book Recommendations:
o Never Lose a Customer Again: Turn Any Sale Into Lifelong Loyalty in 100 Days by Joey Coleman
o Business Model Generation by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur
o List of Daniel H. Pink’s Books
Quotes:
“As we say in the research world, advice is a sample size of one. What I’m looking for is much larger sample sizes so we can know what’s universally true.”
“Your best strategy is to figure out where you are in the network of your industry, city, or wherever you are looking to have a little more success in. And then figure out where you want to be, who you need to be connected to, and what the right pathway there is.”
“The most fascinating to me, in small-world networking, is if you have a Facebook account, you are 4.2 introductions away from anybody on Facebook. ”
“Weak ties and dormant ties are the reason why the small world effect falls into place.”
“Put in the work now, and it will be easier later.”
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If you could live or work anywhere, where would it be? Way back in 2007, Tim Ferriss popularized the digital nomad lifestyle through his book, the Four Hour Work Week. It helped to spawn a revolution of people freeing themselves from traditional work. One example is Johannes Voelkner.
Johannes Voelkner is the Founder of the Nomad Cruise, where location independent entrepreneurs and digital nomads come together for a business conference on a cruise boat twice a year. After becoming a Digital Nomad in 2010, it was two years into that journey when Johannes realized that he definitely missed having like-minded people around him. So he took action and started to build the community that ultimately led to one of the largest digital nomad Facebook groups and the accidental creation of Nomad Cruise, which now attracts nearly 500 participants on each voyage and is one of the largest ‘workation’ events in the world. He is also the founder of Homebase Global, a travel community for remote workers.
Listen and learn more about the emerging digital nomad lifestyle and the various nomadic hot spots all over the world. Tune in to find out if this lifestyle is fit for you! Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Johannes Journey to Being a Digital Nomad (2:50)
● Facebook Post to Nomad Cruise: Behind-The-Scenes Story (7:25)
● Becoming A Digital Nomad And Travel The World (11:00)
● Nomadic Hot Spots All Over the World (16:00)
● Design Your Life at Sea – Learn more about Nomad Cruise (20:40)
● Book Recommendations (23:30)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Are you an aspiring digital nomad? Know more about the digital nomad lifestyle and Johannes through his website: nomadcruise.com
● Connect with Johannes:
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
o The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss
o Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
o The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Quotes:
“Being a digital nomad, or someone who combines work with traveling around the world is a really good way to fulfill your dreams.”
“When you are traveling, you need to stick to your schedule or keep the same routine.”
“Either you are becoming a part of a community, or you join the nomad communities where you actively meet other people around the world who are doing this as well.”
“You can meet on one (1) cruise more people and make more connections than I did in four (4) years of traveling.”
“You really need a community. You either need to be traveling with your partner, or you need to meet other people who are doing this as well; otherwise, this lifestyle can get very lonely quickly.”
Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:
We’re glad to have with us today Joe Calloway, an expert on business leadership whose client list reads like an international Who's Who in business, ranging from Coca Cola and Delta Air Lines to Cadillac and American Express. Joe also works with small to mid-sized companies, including franchisees, medical practices, and a range of professional services groups.
Joe is the author of Be the Best at What Matters Most and six other ground-breaking business books, including Becoming A Category of One: How Extraordinary Companies Transcend Commodity And Defy Comparison, which received rave reviews from The New York Times, Retailing Today, Publishers Weekly and many others. His newest book is The Leadership Mindset.
Today, Joe and I talk about his transition from being a keynote speaker to becoming a top business consultant. Tune in with us as Joe also shares his fascinating insights that can enlighten anyone in the business world!
Episode Highlights:
● How Joe Took a Turn on His Career Path [3:28]
● What You Can Do to Stand Out in the Marketplace You’re In [10:53]
● Joe Shares His 3 Customer Rules [13:27]
● Useful Tips from Joe’s 3 Core Concepts [21:13]
● Top Daily Goals Joe Strives For [29:25]
● Book Recommendations [33:22]
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Learn more about Joe and what he can do at your leadership meeting or strategic planning retreat through his website joecalloway.com. The site also features his life’s literary works!
● Connect with Joe:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o YouTube
o LinkedIn
o Email
● Book Recommendations:
o This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn To See by Seth Godin
o Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space and Make the Competition Irrelevant by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne
Quotes:
“I’m not a big fan of buzzers and bells to differentiate, anything that comes close to a gimmick, because those wear off.”
“I don’t know what I’m selling until I know what they’re buying.”
“If you can learn the difference between a distraction and an opportunity, that’s a big deal.”
“If I’m doing the exact same thing today that I was doing a year ago, then I am, to a certain extent, irrelevant because everything changes all the time. I have to try and stay one step ahead of that.”
“For me, a startup business, as much as anything else, is an information-gathering process.”
“This is such a cliché, but it’s true now more than ever, you gotta be flexible, you gotta be willing to change.”
“Information and ideas are everywhere, and if you’re not proactively going after them, then shame on you. It’s gonna hurt your business; it’s gonna hurt your career.”
Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:
Our guest for today is Dane Maxwell. He wants you to ask yourself the question, “What have you always wanted to be?”. Dane loves to sing, and he pursued business after hurting his voice at the age of 21. He started 16 businesses, failed at 11, succeeded with 5, and helped create over 15 multi-millionaires from his training. Now, he continues to guide individuals in their own entrepreneurial journeys.
In this episode, Dane talks about how he carved his path into the world of business. He even shares his 5 Question Process and tries it on me! Tune in with us as Dane shares more of his entrepreneurial insights that can help you improve your strategies.
Episode Highlights:
● Dane Finds His Place in this World (2:09)
● The Right Mindset to Bring with You as an Entrepreneur (4:50)
● Starting Your Business with Happiness and Love (9:26)
● Some of Dane’s Most Successful Students (16:30)
● The 5 Question Process (25:05) 5 questions
● Dane and I Try the 5 Question Process (28:16)
● A Sneak Peak of Dane’s Upcoming Book - Start From Zero: Build Your Own Business & Experience True Freedom (47:34)
● What You Need to Get to That Million (51:25)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Visit www.startfromzero.com/one for the exclusive excerpt access to Dane’s upcoming book! You can also preorder it here.
● Check out Dane’s SFZ Podcast and also learn about the DJP Framework at www.startfromzero.com.
● Connect with Dane:
o Facebook
● Napkin Finance: Build Your Wealth in 30 Seconds or Less by Tina Hay
● The Back of the Napkin and Blah Blah Blah: What To Do When Words Don't Work by Dan Roam
● As highly approved by Dane, head over to www.strategyzer.com to know more about their Business Model Canvas
● Dane’s categorized book recommendations according to your needs are all in here.
Quotes:
“I really struggled to belong in the world. I still do some days. When I found entrepreneurship, I really found a home.”
“When you love people more than you ever thought you could, possible, it’s easily counterintuitive but very profitable thing to do.”
“Becoming successful in business does not fix the sense of worthiness and significance.”
“Love of money is a good thing; it’s the attachment that’s not.”
“Technicians trade time for money, entrepreneurs trade time for ownership, equity, and freedom.”
Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:
In this episode, we are joined by author, executive coach and keynote speaker, Jason Treu. Jason helps companies, executives, managers, and HR departments develop the highest performing and most engaged leaders, talent and teamwork. He helps people to gain self-awareness, to discover blind spots and identify past traumas that are hindering that leap from being a successful company.
His bestselling book Social Wealth, has 50,000+ copies sold, 130+ five star reviews on Amazon, and #1 in four business and self-help categories. He also developed a game called Cards Against Mundanity that will help you build a strong foundation for your people and help them perform at their highest level.
Listen and learn more about leadership, teamwork, and self-improvement! Find out the three questions to ask your team that will help you build trust which then leads to productivity. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Story Behind Cards Against Mundanity - Teamwork & Culture Building Game (1:28)
● Key Concepts on How to Improve Trust Within a Group (11:30)
● 3 Questions to Ask Your Team (18:20)
● Jason’s View on Leadership (19:40)
● Finding Your Own Blind Spots and Negative Patterns (25:40)
● Book Recommendations (34:00)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Jason through his website: jasontreu.com
● Grab a copy of Jason’s book, Social Wealth: How to Build Extraordinary Relationships By Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Lead and Network, #1 business bestseller to master your business relationships
● Download the game, Cards Against Mundanity, and get additional suggestions on how to continue building a high performing culture here.
● Watch Jason’s TedX Talk, How to Get CoWorkers to Like Each Other
● Connect with Jason:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
● Book recommendations:
o Insight by Tasha Eurich
o Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
o The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
o The Power of Vulnerability by Brené Brown
o Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by James C. Collins
Quotes:
“Trust is the foundation for every relationship and every great team.”
“Our world today is about the experiences that we share with other people and the words we use to describe them.”
“Someone has to have your back for you to take a major leap of faith.”
“Success and failure are on opposite sides of the coin when it comes to risk.”
“The biggest fear we have with a group of people or an individual is disappointing them and letting them down.”
“You want to have people who are honest and authentic and ask hard conversations with each other.”
“To help you, they have to give you hard feedback.”
“Understanding vulnerability, connection and belonging is the essence of leadership and being a great manager. If you can’t do those things, the rest won’t really matter because it would be very difficult to get people to perform on their top one percent.”
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This episode of the podcast features the Two-time Olympic Medalist, American Ninja Warrior, and now author, Jonathan Horton!
For 28 years, Jonathan dedicated his life to the sport of gymnastics. Although he wasn’t the most talented child to ever walk through the doors of a training facility, he battled his way to becoming a champion on the collegiate, national, world, and Olympic stages, winning two Olympic medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games. Recently, Jonathan wrote his first published book titled “If I had known,” which is geared toward young people with ambitious athletic and entrepreneurial goals.
Trevor and Jonathan touch on Jonathan’s journey to becoming an Olympian. Some major takeaways from his story are not to give up and that success isn’t about how we start, but how strong we finish.
Listen and learn why Jonathan says that he is “the most successful failure in the history of men’s gymnastics in the United States.” Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
● Journey to Becoming an Olympian (3:48)
● Jonathan’s Claim to Fame (11:17)
● A Peek on Jonathan’s Second Book, Falling Forward (13:40)
● Jonathan’s Journey to the Olympics (14:55)
● On Being an Athlete and Entrepreneur (20:02)
● Behind the Scenes of American Ninja Warrior (21:45)
● How to Stay Fit? (25:20)
● Tips on Building Faith and Confidence in Yourself (29:35)
● Book Recommendations (34:00)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Learn more about Jonathan through his website: jonathanhorton.net
● Get a copy of Jonathan’s book, If I Had Known: Life Lessons from an Olympic Pro Athlete. This is the perfect read for anyone wanting to see what it takes to be one of the best in the world.
● Jonathan’s second book, Falling Forward, is about his entire journey to the Olympics. Grab a copy now!
● Connect with Jonathan:
o Facebook
o Twitter
● Book recommendations:
o Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell and Patrick Robinson
o How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Quotes:
“Unfortunately, there’s a lot of people that think their talent will carry them to the finish line, and they don’t have a work ethic. So, they kinda phase-out.”
“Often, you’d find people making it to the top, whether it is athletics or business, because of the time that they put in.”
“Competitive athletics has a way of teaching you valuable lessons.”
“Switch things up, or you’ll get burnt out, and you won’t work out anymore.”
“It’s really hard to get into a routine and build confidence and faith in yourself if you can’t set a routine and commit to it every single day.”
Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:
Did You Know? Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s book, The ONE Thing, was supposed to be called The Success Habit. Know more about this best-selling book by listening to this episode!
We are joined by Jay Papasan, a bestselling author and serves as vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty Inc, the world’s largest real estate company. He is also co-owner and co-founder of several successful businesses, including KellerINK, Keller Capital, and, alongside his wife Wendy, Papasan Properties Group in Austin, Texas.
Before Jay Papasan co-authored the bestselling Millionaire Real Estate series with Gary Keller, he worked as an editor at Harper Collins Publishers. There he worked on such best-selling books as Body-for-Life by Bill Phillips and Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm. The books he co-authored have collectively sold over 3.5 million copies. His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has sold over a million copies worldwide and garnered more than 500 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list.
Listen and learn more about Jay’s best-selling books. PLUS, Jay shares some tips and strategies on becoming a real estate investor and evaluating real estate properties. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
● Jay’s Working Relationship with Gary Keller (2:40)
● Lessons from the Book, The ONE Thing (8:40)
● Book Recommendations for Business Leaders (11:35)
● Tips on Becoming a Real Estate Investor (15:30)
● How to Evaluate Real Estate Properties? (21:10)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Jay and his speaking events through his website: jaypapasan.com
● Connect with Jay:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
● Jay’s Best-Selling Books:
o The Millionaire Real Estate Agent by Dave Jenks, Gary W. Keller, and Jay Papasan
o The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Jay Papasan
o The ONE Thing by Gary W. Keller and Jay Papasan
● Book recommendations:
o The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
o Managing Oneself by Peter Drucker
o Positioning by Al Ries and Jack Trout
o The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
Quotes:
“If you are going to write a book as a businessperson, what problem are you going to solve for the reader, and what problem is it going to solve for your business? You need to be very clear on those two things.”
“Identify the thing that matters most, and when appropriate, turn that thing into a habit.”
“We could all spend more time on our priorities.”
“If you are going to run a business, eventually, you have to be very effective at casting your mission.”
“If you surround yourself with amazing people that are attached to the same vision, everything is easier.”
“The way to get rich for sure almost always involves some sort of compounding where time is your friend.”
“Research shows that about $75,000 to $80,000 of household income mostly go away.”
“If you want a shortcut, you won’t learn.”
Ways to Subscribe to The Top One Percent:
It is never a mistake to start developing your leadership qualities as early as now. If you want to grow, by any measure, you’ll need to step up as a leader at some point.
Today’s episode is all about leadership and who better to discuss it with than a retired military veteran with 24 years of distinguished service, Douglas Ward. During his time, he held numerous leadership roles to include instructor and manager of over 500 personnel. Additionally, Douglas was the Troop Chief for a hand-selected group of special communicators who supported and deployed into austere environments with Special Operations Forces.
Upon retirement, he supported government agencies as a subject matter expert in non-standard communications and as a business development executive. These experiences have enabled him to pass on the knowledge and lessons of leadership under extreme conditions for companies needing management team building.
“Your job is to stand up for your people. Back them up. Empower them to do their job.” This is just one of the many powerful messages Douglas has shared with us through this episode. Are you an aspiring leader? If so, then you don’t want to miss this episode!
Episode Highlights:
● A Peek Into Anchor Strategies (2:45)
● Hands-on Leadership Strategies (4:55)
● Finding Your Employee’s Strengths and Weaknesses (10:08)
● Relaying Your Company’s Mission and Vision (16:45)
● Overcoming the Fear of Delegation (19:40)
● The Best Leaders are Relatable (23:19)
● Common Challenges in the Workplace and Tips to Overcome It (25:18)
● Book Recommendations (40:45)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Douglas and his leadership strategies and trainings through his website anchorstrategiesllc.com
● Connect with Douglas:
o Email
o Twitter
o LinkedIn “If you are in business, you should be on LinkedIn.”
● Book recommendations:
o The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker
o How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Quotes:
“Body language and eye contact, those types of things are going to tell a different story than what you are being told.”
“Look at your workplace as if it is a bookshelf. Every book on there is one of the team members. Every one of those books, you should have a better understanding, at least a little bit of a summary.”
“If you don’t train them (employees) and invest in them, they’re gonna leave anyway.”
“Your (company) vision should be not more than two sentences.”
“Simplification is always more effective over the long term than complication.”
“Be open. Be transparent. They are going to value that more than if you try to hide something on why you did something a certain way.”
“People will hold their ideas if they feel that you are not gonna take their communications and take them seriously.”
“There’s a lot of people out there who would take a job for $10,000-$15,000 less if they know they are at a place that’s making a difference and they are making a difference than going to a place and having to live in a toxic environment.”
“If you want to be a good leader, you also have to be effective.”
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Today, we are joined by Jedidiah Collins. Before becoming a certified financial planner, Jed spent seven years in the National Football League (NFL) as a fullback His most prominent stretch is with the New Orleans Saint, playing three seasons. Now, he is geared towards empowering people as a behavioral coach.
In this episode, Jed and I talk about his journey into the world of money and how he what drove him to create Rookie to Veteran. He also shares eye-opening insights, one of which is “I don’t believe in the words budget or retirement because those are limiting. If you wanna have an abundance mindset, you use cash management and you use freedom because those are truly objectives and choices and not destinations.”
Episode Highlights:
● The Mission and Passion Fueling Rookie to Veteran (3:38)
● Jed’s Emotional and Life-Changing Journey throughout His NFL Career (8:18)
● The Game of Inches (13:12)
● Meaning Behind the Statement “Enjoy the Hunt” (20:07)
● The Inspiring Story of Erik Weihenmayer (24:45)
● The Lesson: Most Over Now (28:18)
● Book Recommendations (37:59)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Jed and his training framework Rookie to Veteran through his website jedidiahcollins.com.
● Watch out for Jed’s upcoming book, Your Money Vehicle, which will be available by the end of February this year.
● Connect with Jed:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
o YouTube (launching soon!)
● Your Money Vehicle book by Jed, end of Feb
● Book recommendations:
o The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
o Mind Gym by Gary Mack
● The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
● The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
● Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Quotes:
“You have to be a little crazy to chase a passion and take the leap of faith.”
“Failure is temporary, failure comes and goes. It’s only really defeat if you let it. If you learn from it, failure is one of the greatest things, it gifts.”
“At the end of the day, we’re not buying excuses. We’re not even buying promises. We’re buying outcomes. “Be A Pro” is the beginning of that.”
“We all focus and fixate so much on the destination, we forget the journey. If you don’t enjoy the hunt, the kill rarely satisfies. ”
“I don’t believe in the words budget or retirement because those are limiting. If you wanna have an abundance mindset, you use cash management and you use freedom because those are truly objectives and choices and not destinations.”
“So often we got caught in the losses. A practice I implement with my daughters now is at the very end of the day, we’re laying in bed, and it’s “What was your favorite part of the day? Let’s talk about the win of the day, win of the moment”. Because if you’re not enjoying those, you’re gonna pass by and you’re gonna continually feel the grind and not the growth.”
“Opportunity cost is not what you chose, it’s not the combination of things you’re choosing or the options out there, it’s what you gave up.”
“As a very new business owner I need to continually look at what is my most and anything that takes away from that in the now is something I have to have confidence in doing.”
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John Mitchell’s 12-minute-a-day Think It, Be It technique is recognized today as the top practical application in the world of the legendary book, “Think and Grow Rich.” When he applied his technique and made it his new morning routine, it impacted his daily mindset and his life. John saw his income go up by 25 times, over what it was the prior 20 years. Also, he met his wife by doing this. The science behind John’s technique was profiled in a Time Magazine cover story. He also teaches this technique as a class at the University of Texas in Austin.
In today’s episode, John and I dig deeper into his famous mental technique, the 12-Minute-A-Day Methodology. John tells us the story on how his life started to change as he turned 50. Listen in as he shares powerful insights on the factors affecting success and discover how you can effectively apply the change in your daily life.
Episode Highlights:
● John’s Entrepreneurial Journey and Getting His Defining Moment at 50 (3:00)
● Putting Together the Practical Application of the Book “Think and Grow Rich”(10:02)
● Understanding the 12-Minute-A-Day Methodology (12:15)
● HOW the Methodology Works (18:06)
● WHY the Methodology Works (23:58)
● The 2 Scientific Discoveries That Affects A Person’s Achievement in Life the Most (31:28)
● Finding the Right Audience (42:48)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Sign up for the FREE webinar, hosted by John, on www.theunfairedge.com and learn about the entrepreneur “success formula.”
● Check out John’s online course and coaching services at www.thinkitbeit.net, a human performance company for high achievers.
● See the legendary book for yourself: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
● Connect with John:
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
o Email
Quotes:
“I realized if I didn’t start making over a million dollars a year, I’d never have that exceptional life that I’ve always dreamed of. It wasn’t so much [about] the money as much as it was creating freedom and that sense of accomplishment. ”
“By applying science to my life for the first time ever, I was influencing my daily thoughts and actions. And clearly I was operating at a higher level than I ever had before.”
‘’In the book, it says there’s a secret for creating success. But the author is only gonna give you half of the secret. It’s on you to figure out the other half.”
“The central concept that I uncovered was what you envisioned in detail on a daily basis is what shows up in your life.”
“We live in this world of clutter, and we have so much coming at us that we don’t even recognize a profound when it hits us up the head. ”
“What the book basically says is that you have to program yourself every day to override that innate programming.”
“You’ve got to override that operating system that gears you to survival, and you have to do it every day.”
“People are not used to influencing themself with repetition, only with logic. That’s why they’re great at influencing the intentions but not great at impacting what determines their success, which is their every day thoughts and ongoing actions.”
“My take on the secret is you don’t just imagine what you want, and it magically appears. The missing part of the secret was yes, you gotta envision in detail what you want but more important than that, exactly how are you going to get it.”
“We got strategies coming at our ears. What we need is to make those strategies show up in our thoughts and actions. That’s what makes this different than everything else in the success and human achievement field.”
“Control itself is your everyday actions. Focus is your ongoing thoughts, and your ongoing thoughts determine your everyday actions.”
“Success in life is way simpler than you think it is. When you feed yourself this immense amount of intention and clarity and feed that clarity to yourself every day, the magic happens.”
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Curt Mercadante is an international speaker, trainer, and disruptive entrepreneur whose mission is to save the world by helping people fight for freedom and fulfillment. Curt’s speeches and training empower individuals to live their Freedom Lifestyle, and he also hosts the popular Freedom Club Podcast. Raised in the Chicago area, he and his wife, Julie, now live in Charleston, South Carolina, with their four children, when they aren’t traveling the world. Curt is a diehard fan of the White Sox, a superhero nerd, and can frequently be found at his local boxing gym.
In today’s episode, Curt and I discuss his book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle. Curt shares some tips on how to make that big leap, from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, based on his own experience. Plus, he also gives some tips on how to live the freedom lifestyle. You can also learn how to get a FREE copy of Chapter 1 of Curt’s book by tuning in to this episode. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Curt’s Journey to Where He Is today (5:00)
● Lessons Grief Can Teach Us (13:55)
● Making That BIG Leap (16:45)
● How to Escape the Comfort Zone (21:45)
● From the Scarcity Mindset to the Abundance Mindset (27:40)
● Harnessing Your Superpowers (30:40)
● What If I Have No Superpowers? (38:10)
● How to Live the Freedom Lifestyle? (42:09)
● Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle (45:40)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● If you are a future or aspiring business leader who wants to achieve the next level of success in your profession,, get started by getting my FREE video short course: The Secret to Unleashing Your Top 1 Percent.
● Know more about Curt through his website: www.curtmercadante.com
● Join Curt on his Freedom Mindset Radio, a podcast about empowering you to build the life you desire and deserve, instead of being trapped in a lifestyle by default.
● Grab a copy of Curt’s book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery and learn how to design your lifestyle and make better decisions. Sign up here to get a copy of Chapter 1 for FREE!
● Know more about your strengths and superpowers by signing up to Gallup’s StrengthsFinder 2.0
● Connect with Curt:
o Facebook
o Twitter
o LinkedIn
Quotes:
“In many cases, the pain has to be much greater than the par promise of pleasure for you to make that change.”
“Your money is the receipt for the value you provide.”
“Focus on the right thing. Focus on helping people.”
“Purpose and impact equal vision.”
“Your vision is gonna be different from my vision.”
“Don’t tell your dreams to small-minded people.”
“When you combine your talent and skill, you turn it into strength.”
“Every single person has these talent things. Whether you invest in them or not, it is up to you.”
“You can’t escape to freedom if you don’t know you are in prison.”
“Realizing that you are in prison is the first step.”
“It’s not about the grind. It’s about getting in the state of flow.”
“Why do you have to be in pain on ten things when you only have to be in pain on three things?”
“You can work hard while you are working smart.”
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In today’s episode, we welcome Jordan Gross, a TEDx speaker and best-selling author of the book Getting COMFY: Your Morning Guide to Daily Happiness. He is also the executive coach and founder of a framework called Cloud Nine Living, where he helps people overcome uncertainty and discover what brings them fulfillment. Jordan’s next book, The Journey to Cloud Nine, is coming out in early 2020.
Grab your cup of coffee or tea, sit back, relax, and listen as Jordan, and I discuss how to unlock your true potential using the COMFY routine. He also breaks down the Cloud Nine Living, which can help YOU discover your true passions and purpose. Stay tuned to find out how to get FREE Video Book and more bonuses when you grab a copy of Jordan’s upcoming book.
Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
● Jordan’s Take on Transformative Fiction (3:28)
● Getting Comfy with the Uncomfy (7:00)
● Tips for Self-Publishing a Book (11:02)
● The COMFY Routine: Calm, Openness, Movement, Funny, and YOU (14:23)
● The Cloud Nine Living: 9-Step Process (23:12)
● Book Recommendations (30:23)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● Know more about Jordan through his website: www.journeytocloudnine.com
● Grab a copy of Jordan’s first book, Getting Comfy, which provides an implementable strategy to get comfortable in your own skin, then deliberately get outside your comfort zone.
● Pre-order a copy of Jordan’s Upcoming Book, The Journey to Cloud Nine here.
● Unlock your true potential with Jordan’s TEDx Talk, Getting COMFY in the Uncomfy.
● Jordan’s neighbor, Nir Eyal, has been a guest on the Top One Percent podcast. Listen to Ep #59: Becoming Indistractable with Nir Eyal.
● Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn
● Book Recommendations:
o The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
o The Go-Giver by Bob Burg
o The One Minute Manager by Kenneth H. Blanchard
o Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
o Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
o Finding Chika by Mitch Albom
o The 5 AM Club: Own Your Morning. Elevate Your Life by Robin Sharma
o The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma
Quotes:
“The mission is to feel the advice, not just be told of the advice.”
“Radar moments are these times in our lives where fear and anxiety kicks in.”
“People sometimes want to put in the least amount of effort to maximize their returns.”
“It’s always about doing things that nobody else is doing.”
“Positive energy is huge in overcoming anxiety that we may face.”
“The more we could focus on optimism, the better we’ll be going off for the rest of the day.”
“Bringing humor into your life just loosens things up.”
“The purpose of the morning routine is to do something that you want to do as opposed to something that you have to do.”
“You are never going to be the best, most selfless person if you are not working on yourself.”
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If you need some tips and advice on how to become a more well-known thought leader in your space, more so, build a strong reputation in your space, then you are in the right place!
In today’s episode, we welcome Elyse Archer, an entrepreneur and personal brand strategist who is obsessed with helping you confidently stand out, be visible in your space, and attract your dream clients.
Elyse Archer is a founding team member and Personal Brand Strategist with Brand Builders Group whose insights have been featured in major media, including Forbes and Inc. She is a keynote speaker and host of the podcast Instant Impact with Elyse Archer, where she shares best practices from top business leaders who have created extraordinary personal brands and world-class networks.
Prior to joining the founding team of Brand Builders Group, Elyse served as a Partner in an 8-figure international sales coaching organization, where she helped sales professionals achieve their goals.
Elyse has learned how important it is to be visible in your space, which is why, in this episode, she shares her expertise and passion for helping you shine in your own space. We discuss the Reputation Formula, Sheehan’s Wall, D.A.R.E.S, the Brand DNA Helix, and many more! Tune in to learn more about these topics and to know how to avail the FREE one (1) hour strategy call with Elyse!
Episode Highlights:
● Life Lessons from Exiting a Business and Starting Fresh Again (2:44)
● The Impostor Syndrome (7:57)
● The Art and Science of Building Reputation (11:08)
● Sheehan's Wall (14:15)
● Going Through the Other Side of the Wall (19:13)
● Choosing the Right Content and Platform (23:13)
● The Brand DNA Helix (27:35)
● 5 Different Ways to Monetize Your Personal Brand (31:58)
● You as a Service: Best Way to Make Money (34:53)
● Tips on Building and Boosting Self Confidence (37:27)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● Know more about Elyse through her website: elysearcher.com
● For Top 1 Percent Listeners who want help with personal branding, Elyse is kind enough to offer a FREE 1-hour strategy call. Click here for more information.
● Elyse is a founding member of the Brand Builders Group, where they help mission-driven messengers clarify your positioning, expand your reach, and increase your revenues.
● Join Elyse Archer on her weekly podcast, Instant Impact with Elyse Archer, as she shares strategies and ideas on how to cut through the noise and became known in your space.
● Do you want to build a strong reputation within your space? Know how to use Brand Builders Group’s Reputation Formula.
● All About Branding and Monetization: Learn more about D.A.R.E.S and the Brand DNA Helix here.
● Sign up on Elyse’s Magnetic Video Coaching to help you show up confidently on camera and shine.
● Connect with Elyse:
o Facebook
o YouTube
o LinkedIn
● Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
Quotes:
“If we feel called to make an impact and have a message, it is important for us to be able to do that.”
“You automatically can have a very unique positioning in whatever you are speaking on if you bring it to the lens of your real-life experience.”
“The reputation formula is your results multiplied by your reach equals reputation.”
“It does not matter how good you are at what you do. If you are the best-kept secret in your space and nobody knows about it, then you don’t have a strong reputation.”
“Equally as important as your results is how many people know about it.”
“In every industry, you have this invisible wall. On one side of the wall, you’ve got people who are known. On the other side, you’ve got people who are unknown.”
“If you have enough consistency and clarity with what you are doing, you will breakthrough that wall.”
“Everyone’s wall is going to be different.”
“Discipline and focus are the hard work that most people are not willing to do.”
“At the end of the day, your personal brand is about the problem you solve for other people. It is about your audience. It is about your service.”
“By 2021, 80% of consumer social traffic is gonna be on video.”
“Better doesn’t cut it anymore. It’s about how you are different.”
“If you don’t have a fat savings account that you are sitting on, and you need to make money sooner rather than later, then you as a service is the best way to make money.”
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In today’s episode, we welcome Adam Kreek, one of North America’s top Management Consultants and Executive Coaches with degrees and certifications from Stanford University, UBC Sauder School of Business, and Queens Smith School of Business. He is a guest lecturer at the University of Victoria. He teaches strategies and skills of self-leadership, leadership, high performance, and perseverance to corporate and government teams globally through keynotes, workshops, and online seminars.
Adam is a husband, father of three, and an active volunteer in his community and nationally through his work past and present with various health, youth empowerment, and human rights not-for-profit organizations.
A two-time Olympian, Adam holds 60 international medals, including Olympic Gold, and multiple hall of fame inductions. In 2013, Adam made the first-ever attempt to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to America, the subject of the NBC Dateline Documentary, Capsized.
If you’re finding a new direction, be it in your personal life or career, this episode will help you gain a better perspective. Adam shares with us numerous inspirational insights, one of which is, “The value should be the foundation of your mission, of what you’re doing, and the vision of how you see the future and how you see your business changing the world. Listen as we analyze the four-year analogy, the power of non-attainment, and the happy fail.
Episode Highlights:
● Better Performance in Podcasting and Sports (1:46)
● Adam Falling Off the Wagon (9:26)
● The Four Year Analogy (15:13)
● Patterns of Life and Long Term Perspective (17:28)
● The Power of Non-Attainment (19:40)
● The Happy Fail (24:07)
● Uncovering Your Values in Life (32:24)
● Performance Tips for Highly Driven Individuals (43:45)
● Book Recommendations (49:45)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● Know more about Adam through his website: www.kreekspeak.com
● Adam’s book, The Responsibility Ethic, is about the 12 principles of self-leadership. Grab your copy and discover how you can drive more results and achieve success! Receive a FREE chapter by sending an email to info@kreekspeak.com
● Connect with Adam:
o Twitter
o YouTube
o LinkedIn
● Book Recommendations:
o Principles by Ray Dalio
o The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
o Works of Peter Drucker: The Father of Post-War Management Thinking
o The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
o Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy
o Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins
o How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
o Getting Things Done by David Allen
o Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
o Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
o On Writing by Stephen King
o The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin
o Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart by Mark Epstein
o Brain Rules by John Medina
o Mindset by Carol Dweck
o The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz
o A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
o The Wayfinders by Wade Davis
o Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond
o Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Quotes:
“You are going to fall off the horse, and you need to find a way to get back on if this is truly what you wanna do.”
“The Olympics occur once every four years. If you’re starting a business… it’s going to take four years for it to really come to flourish in, to slot in, and to start feeling comfortable and actually delivering results.”
“It takes four years to do something significant.”
“If you’re not planning from a business standpoint, if you’re not thinking four years out where you’re gonna be, [then] you’re not thinking long term enough, you’re not thinking big enough, and you need to elevate your ability to generate vision.”
“As someone who has to be at the top one percent, as someone who has to be a business leader, you can’t just go year-by-year, quarter-by-quarter.”
“Most people, in the short term, overestimate what they can do, and they underestimate what they can do in the long term.”
“As you age, you see the patterns of life emerge, and you can start seeing with that perspective more easily. “
“When you set out to achieve something big and don’t quite achieve it, it actually opens doors where you didn’t know any doors existed. “
“It’s not about the journey. It’s not about the destination. It’s about the journey and the destination together. It’s the interplay of the two.”
“The happy fail is really related to your values.”
“Sometimes, a desire can actually take you over and push you towards an unhappy success or an unhappy failure.”
“Materialism can be quite toxic. If that becomes your primary focus, it’s really deflating.”
“Once you identify which values are missing from your life, create a couple of principles around that, create habits, and cultivate those principles and habits so that you can slowly change your life’s direction.”
“The value should be the foundation of your mission, of what you’re doing, and the vision of how you see the future and how you see your business changing the world.”
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What is branding and why does it matter? In today’s episode, we hope to give you the answer to this question as we discuss branding and ways to rise above the noise with David Brier, an award-winning veteran in branding, rebrands, design, and brand strategy.
A Fast Company expert blogger and the subject of numerous articles in Forbes, ADWEEK, Huffington Post, and Business Insider, David Brier is the recipient of the Presidential Ambassador for Global Entrepreneurship medallion. David also wrote the new “branding bible” and Amazon bestseller, Brand Intervention, 33 Steps to Transform the Brand You Have into the Brand Need, with a Foreword written by Daymond John of Shark Tank and FUBU.
Episode Highlights:
● Do You Have the Attention Span of a Goldfish? (5:50)
● Four Crucial Words: The Art of Differentiation (11:08)
● Successful Differentiation Strategies (18:44)
● Branding Lessons from Steve Jobs (21:35)
● Key People in David’s Personal Growth (29:58)
● David’s Unique Book and Video Recommendation (38:37)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● Know more about David by visiting his website: risingabovethenoise.com
● Connect with David:
○ YouTube
● Grab David’s book on everything about branding: Brand Intervention: 33 Steps to Transform the Brand You Have Into the Brand You Need
● Get inside tips on branding and business growth every Wednesday through David’s One-Minute Wednesdays Show
● Entrepreneurs/Influencers mentioned:
● We all need a little encouragement now and then. Check out this video entitled A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
● Check out David’s unique book recommendations: Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome by Robby Novak
Quotes:
“When there are a lot of opinions on any particular topic, there’s always a fundamental thing that somehow has gotten missed or buried.”
“We are all asked to pay attention to one thing or another.”
“As people who decide to back something up, we need to be able to differentiate.”
“The ones that do it well, they don’t think their brand is just their product or service.”
“You’ve got to find in what way do you impact life, in what way do you make things different.”
“The great brands will rarely or minimally use clichés.”
“He (Steve Jobs) never forgot humanity.”
“The biggest problem of so many people in life, business, or in any aspect is they take stuff way too seriously.”
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In today’s episode, we are joined by a very successful entrepreneur and podcast host, John Lee Dumas.
John Lee Dumas, also known as JLD, is the founder and host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast revealing the journey of today’s most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week, every week. He has interviewed over 2,000 incredible Entrepreneurs, including Tony Robbins, Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, and many more. In addition to this, he launched the Podcasters’ Paradise community to help other aspiring hosts get their own shows off the ground.
Listen and learn as JLD and I discuss the process of building a business and overcoming obstacles that come with it. We also talked about the importance and value of finding and hiring a mentor.
JLD is an inspiration to anyone who strives to create something from nothing and thrive. If you want to thrive at something, this episode is definitely for you! Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
● Learn about JLD and the 16-month Process of EOFire (2:50)
● Finding Valuable Mentorship (5:55)
● Overcoming Your Business Obstacles (8:40)
● Power and Importance of Interacting With Your Audience (10:30)
● Life in Puerto Rico (13:54)
● Book Recommendations and Key Bits of Advice from JLD (15:20)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
● Know more about JLD by visiting his website: eofire.com
● Click here to subscribe to Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast where JLD interview inspiring Entrepreneurs to help YOU on your Entrepreneurial journey!
● Join the PodcastersParadise, #1 podcasting community that enables you to create, monetize and grow your podcast
● Connect with Jeremy:
○ YouTube
● Learn more about Jaime Masters by visiting her website here or by listening to The Top One Percent Episode #54: One Goal At A Time with Jaime Masters
● Book Recommendations:
○ The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson
○ The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Quotes:
“It was about 16 months before I could actually say that I feel that I’ve hit my stride.”
“Find the person who is currently where you want to be and that’s your mentor.”
“It would be really difficult to find valuable mentorship for free.”
“Monetization is a very hard thing to do.”
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase to take that first step but you need to keep taking that next step.”
“Take action. Start getting value. Start interacting with your audience.”
“Try not to become a person of success but rather a person of value.”
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Our guest on today’s show is Jeremy Ryan Slate, a Top 100 Podcast Host, public relations expert, and a sought-after public speaker.
Jeremy is the founder of The Create Your Own Life Show, a podcast that studies world-class individuals and helps entrepreneurs. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy and #26 in the Business category. Jeremy’s show was also named one of the Top 26 Podcast for Entrepreneurs to Listen to in 2017 by CIO Magazine, and he was among the Top Millennial Influencers to Follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed. To date, The Create Your Own Life Podcast has been downloaded over two and a half million times.
Jeremy studied literature at Oxford University and is a former champion power-lifter turned new-media entrepreneur. After finding success in podcasting, he and his wife Brielle founded Command Your Brand in 2015 to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on other podcasts. If you are looking for direction in your business or career, then you should tune in to this episode. Jeremy and I talk about what it takes to become a successful podcaster and the things that helped him carve his path as an entrepreneur.
Episode Highlights:
- Learn more about Jeremy’s Journey as an Entrepreneur (2:40)
- Importance of Delivering Quality Content (8:10)
- Three-Step Process on Becoming a Celebrity (11:00)
- The Soap Opera Sequence (14:00)
- Email Marketing is Not Dead (14:47)
- More About The Soap Opera Sequence (17:10)
- Dynamics Behind The Create Your Own Life Show (18:24)
- Tips on Guest Speaking Locally and Internationally (21:21)
- PR vs. Marketing (24:53)
- Jeremy’s Mentor (29:05)
- Best Learning Experience (30:34)
- Most Memorable Podcast Show (34:14)
- Impact of Having a Sense of Purpose in a Business (36:00)
- Book Recommendations (38:13)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Know more about Jeremy by visiting his website: jeremyryanslate.com
- Listen and subscribe to the iTunes Top 100 Podcast, The Create Your Own Life Show, on Apple and Spotify.
- Connect with Jeremy:
- Grab the FREE White Paper: 7 Reasons No One Knows You and drive growth to your business by digging in this quick master class.
- Check out rev.com for your transcription needs.
- Book Recommendations:
- Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
- Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
- The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by David McCullough
- The Iconist: The Art and Science of Standing Out by Jamie Mustard
- The Campaigns of Alexander by Arrian
Quotes:
“It has to do a lot with how you deliver the content but also the quality of the content.”
“The Small Pond Strategy: Define what your small pond is and get known in that.”
“One interview can pay you off for years.”
“New audiences are great, but this content you are creating can also warm up people that already know about you.”
You’re in front of a hundred people, you look and see what they want, and you deliver that.”
“PR and marketing are not the same things. Sometimes, with a PR program, it’s hard to find the quantifiable ROI because you’re getting a lot of other things from it that you may not even know or consider. Your PR sets up your marketing so that it becomes more effective.”
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We’re once again joined by Jordan Paris, 22-year-old best selling author, podcast host, and entrepreneur featured in Forbes, Men’s Health, Yahoo! Finance, Market Watch, and NASDAQ.
Jordan’s podcast, Growth Mindset University, is ranked #6 in Apple’s Self-Improvement category, #3 in the Training category, #5 in the How-To category. In Education, one of Apple’s most competitive categories, the show was ranked #15. The show is also ranked highly in 40+ countries worldwide. On the show, he interviews young up-and-comers and the most successful people on planet earth like James Altucher, Grant Cardone, Kevin Rudolf, Mark Manson, Dan Millman, Naveen Jain, and Dan Lok.
Jordan’s philosophy is “Don’t make a living, design a life,” and this has definitely shaped his journey. If you want to start the right path to success and still be able to enjoy what you do, then you will love this episode. Jordan and I talk about the issues revolving around getting a formal education. He also shares about his book, The Podcast Playbook, as well as the preparations he’s made for his upcoming TEDx Talk.
Episode Highlights:
- Is College A Financial Scam? (3:50)
- TEDx Talk Preparations (17:25)
- Main Goals Behind the Book: The Podcast Playbook (29:22)
- Tips for New Podcasters (33:33)
- Guest to Watch Out For in the Growth Mindset University Podcast and Other Exciting Things for the Year Ahead (37:51)
- What’s Next for Jordan Paris? (43:01)
- Book Recommendations (43:35)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- Know more about Jordan by visiting his website: JordanParis.com
- Learn the lessons for leaders that they don’t teach at school by listening to the Growth Mindset University on Apple or Spotify.
- Connect with Jordan:
- Secure your copy of the #1 New Release, The Podcast Playbook by Jordan Paris
- Check out the ultimate podcasting tool: SquadCast.fm
- Book Recommendations:
- The Ellipsis Manual: Analysis and Engineering of Human Behavior by Chase Hughes
- Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards
- The Hidden School: Return of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
- The Laws of Human Nature and Mastery by Robert Greene
Quotes:
“We need to educate children, young adults going off to college, to consider the ROI on their chosen field.”
“What are the majors that are actually worthwhile? The ones that you get a specialized skill. You come out with a specialized skill, and you are hired because of that skill. Namely accounting, medical school, nursing school, engineering, law school, that’s the kind of stuff that’s obviously you do have to go to college for.”
“Many teachers … they’re more focused on indoctrinating young people into their ideologies rather than actually teaching.
“I just think that human behavior and communication is one of the best things that you can learn.”
“Human relationships, in general, were a pain point in my life … over the years, I’ve learned my way out of that pain. There’s a book out there for anything. Seek out the resources from people who ought to know and test what you’ve learned out in the field, the field being everyday life.”
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On today’s show, we feature Scott Young, author of Wall Street Journal best-selling book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career.
Scott is a writer, programmer, traveler, and avid reader of interesting things. For the last ten years, he has been experimenting to find out how to learn and think better. Through this journey, he has finished a 4-year MIT computer science curriculum and learned four languages in just one year. Unbelievable, right? He does all of this by learning effectively.
If you are on a journey of learning or mastering something, this episode is definitely for you. Scott and I discuss different types of learning, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of classroom learning for languages. Listen as we dive deep into the principles of cognitive science to learn and master skills effectively.
Episode Highlights:
- Getting an MIT Education (3:00)
- Most Valuable Lesson from the MIT Challenge (12:52)
- Getting inspired by Fluent in 3 Months with Benny The Irish Polyglot (15:08)
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Classroom Learning for Languages (23:52)
- Nine Principles of Cognitive Science (26:02)
- The Feynman Technique (35:13)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
- If you want to know more about Scott, visit his website: scotthyoung.com
- Connect with Scott:
- Get your copy of the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career by Scott Young
- Learn more about Scott’s experience with The MIT Challenge
- Want to try the MIT Challenge? Visit MIT OpenCourseWare for various free online course materials.
- Be fluent in other languages in just 3 Months with Benny The Irish Polyglot.
- A study on the principle of retrieval: Retrieval Practice Produces More Learning Than Elaborative Studying with Concept Mapping by Jeffrey D. Karpicke and Janell R. Blunt
- Learn Faster with the Feynman Technique
- Book Recommendations:
- The Enigma of Reason by Dan Sperber and Hugo Mercier
- So Good They Can’t Ignore You by Cal Newport
- Getting Things Done by David Allen
Quotes:
“The problem in our collective discussion about education, learning, and mastery is that we just kind of conflict the two – to be an expert is to have a PhD.”
“Someone can have a lot of credentials and not have a lot of real-world skills that would make them effective as an individual, and vice versa.”
“The best way I can describe classroom learning for languages is that it is usually incomplete.”
“One of the major reasons that people struggle was because you are getting one part of the puzzle but you don’t have enough to assemble it.”
“Teaching to someone else, quite often, is a form of retrieval practice.”
“If you plan your route very well and you go in the right direction, you can reach your destination sooner.”
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“I wanted to do more than just creating a business to make money. I wanted to create a business that made a difference.” These are the words of today’s guest, Manny Lopez, who is very generous and passionate on sharing his knowledge to as much people as he can.
Manny helps create & enhance experts with unique lead generation & automation marketing strategies. A husband and father of 3, he devotes his time to creating a lifestyle of being #TooBlessedToBeStressed while managing his network of over 20,000 business professionals worldwide!
Manny came from the foster care system and managed not only to heal himself, but also create businesses that heal other people through his business From Orphan to CEO.
In this episode, Manny and I discuss everything about his businesses and how he balances them. He also shares how he was inspired by the Tom’s shoes model and how he wanted to change the statistics revolving around foster kids and entrepreneurship. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
· Know more about Manny Lopez and how he balances two businesses (1:28)
· Life as a Foster Kid (3:00)
· Learn more about Mannyfestation School of Business (5:12)
· What is the Network of Influence? (12:28)
· Manny’s Blueprint: iMannyFest (17:10)
· Enroll to Manny’s program (From Orphan to CEO) (22:04)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
· If you have questions for Manny, contact him through his personal phone: 714-369-8528
· Learn more about Manny Lopez and his businesses:
o Mannyfestation School of Business
· Connect with Manny:
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
o YouTube
· A book co-authored by Manny, The Hustle Code
Quotes:
“Two out of three foster kids, within just one year of aging out of foster care, ended up dead, homeless, or in jail.”
“Who’s gonna say ‘no’ to inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs?”
“We’ve all been orphaned. We’ve all have been left whether it’s been by our family, friends, society, community, or our own mindset.”
“Two percent of sales happen on the first contact, three percent by the second, five percent by the third.”
“You should have 12 things that you can give of value before they even look at doing business with you.”
“Get through the noise by serving your way to success by giving value, teaching others exactly what it is you get paid for, and watch how much your business grows.”
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Fear is the single biggest thing that holds us back, but we have the power to overcome our fears. In this episode, we are going to discuss how to build confidence and overcome your fears which will then lead to your great success!
We are joined by a best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur and founder of Boss In Heels, Heather Monahan. Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite. As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018.
Heather’s new book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon. Heather is a confidence expert and is currently working with Fortune 500 companies and professional sports to develop confidence in the workplace and on the court. She’s also a member of Florida International University’s Advisory Council to further serve as a mentor and leader in the South Florida Community.
Sit back, relax, and tune in to learn some techniques and strategies to create your confidence and pursue your dreams. Also, we’ll discuss the importance and power of investing in yourself. Enjoy!
Episode Highlights:
· Learn more about Heather and her humble beginnings (3:10)
· Life lessons we can learn from fear (8:24)
· Heather’s journey of leaving the corporate world (16:10)
· The Power of Networking and Social Media (22:00)
· Confidence as a skill that can be developed (33:00)
o Tips on building your confidence
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
· Know more about Heather through her website: heathermonahan.com.
· Looking to take your life to the next level? Tune in to Creating Confidence Podcast with Heather Monahan every Tuesday
· Heather’s new best-selling book, Confidence Creator
· Heather Monahan on Elvis Duran Show – interview about overcoming fears and adversities as a female professional
· If you want to be held accountable to reach your goal and become your most confident self, sign up here!
· The Ladygang – a weekly podcast featuring Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek.
Quotes:
“You only know what you are born into.”
“I see fear as a green light which means that if I am facing fear, then I am about to grow.”
“There’s no space for emotions in business.”
“It’s critical to invest in yourself whether that be by educating yourself, listening to podcasts, or doing a photoshoot and upgrading your images on LinkedIn – whatever that looks like for you, make that investment.”
“At the end of the day, any company can fire you tomorrow. But, whatever you’ve invested with you, you take with you.”
“Nothing good happens if you are not face-to-face.”
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In this episode, I am speaking with Dr. Anita Sanchez and we discuss what it means to be indigenous.
Dr. Anita Sanchez is a published author, consultant, trainer and executive coach who has worked with tens of thousands of global leaders and teams around the world. She specializes in indigenous wisdom, diversity and inclusion, leadership, culture and promoting positive change in our world. Dr. Sanchez serves as a transformational leadership consultant, speaker and coach, and she is the author of the bestseller The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times
Today, Dr. Sanchez walks us through the four sacred gifts: the power to forgive the unforgiveable, the power of unity, the power to heal, and the power of hope in action. Listen and learn more about our interconnectedness and applying these gifts into our lives. You don’t want to miss this one!
Episode Highlights:
· Defining “Indigenous” and Indigenous Wisdom (2:48)
· The Four Sacred Gifts (5:00)
o The Gift of the Power to Forgive the Unforgiveable
o The Gift of the Power of Unity
o The Gift of the Power of Healing
o The Gift of the Power of Hope in Action
· Living by the Prophecy (6:10)
· How People are Interconnected (9:00)
· The Fear of Your Own Power (14:49)
· How to Forgive the Unforgiveable? (19:47)
· Applying the Four Sacred Gifts (25:40)
· Developing HOPE as a Muscle (30:00)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
· For more information about Dr. Anita Sanchez, visit her website: anita-sanchez.com
· Get your copy of the bestseller and award-winning book, The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times
· Connect with Dr. Sanchez:
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
o Twitter
Quotes:
“Indigenous is all of us because ultimately, all human beings came from the earth.”
“If human beings use these gifts, they will remember how to be in the right relationships and then, they will create harmony again.”
“A prophecy doesn’t predict the future. But, it does tell us what has been, what is and what likely might happen if you move forward.”
“Be careful of what you say. Be careful even of what you think because once you put that out, you can’t take that back and it affects everything around you.”
“There’s two big things that (most) human beings fear. One is death and the other is fear of your own power.”
“Just as individual human beings, we have a lot of diversity inside ourselves.”
“Every one of us has a choice.”
“We are not our circumstances.”
“When I can give unconditional love to myself, it’s more accessible for me to give it to others.”
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Being a member of the U.S Air Force Military is very tough. Who knew being a U.S Air Force Veteran could be tougher? This episode of The Top One Percent is full of insights – from being resilient to fatherhood and parenting. We are joined by Sean Douglas, a U.S. Air Force Veteran, TEDx Speaker, Master Resilience Implementer, Suicide Awareness Trainer, Business Positioning Strategist, International Radio Show Host of Life Transformation Radio, and Author.
Sean’s WHY is he’s a suicide survivor who hit rock bottom with no purpose or passion. He believes that you were created for a purpose, and once you unlock your true potential, you will elevate your life, which is why he founded The Success Corps. In a highly interactive and engaging environment, utilizing online mentoring sessions and face to face workshops, Sean works with Entrepreneurs, Speakers, and Business Owners to improve their Positioning in the Market which increases Profitability while decreasing their anxiety and stress they feel in life. Sean equips them with the tools necessary to live EPIC lives, and leaves them better equipped to manage change effectively.
Listen and learn more about the life of a U.S Air Force Veteran and the challenges they deal with after their service. We, all, could benefit from being resilient. So, sit back, relax and tune in!
Episode Highlights:
· Get to know Sean Douglas (1:10)
· Life as a U.S Air Force Veteran (8:50)
· Battling with Mental Health Issues (14:48)
· Sean’s Theory: 3 Different Ways a Person is Raised (26:25)
· Helping People Thru Resilience Training and Implementation (36:05)
· Family and Parenting Tips and Advices (44:40)
· Insecurities and Fatherhood (53:20)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
· For more information about Sean Douglas, visit his website: thesuccesscorps.com
· Connect with Sean:
o Facebook
o LinkedIn
· TEDx Talk: Hack Your Brain for Success
· Ep #47: Switching Hats and Building Wealth with Dr. Greg S. Reid
· The Hurt Locker, a 2008 American war drama film
· Joe Polish’s Genius Recovery
Quotes:
“Life expectancy of a retired veteran is 5 years.”
“The peace, in everyone’s life, is sort of what it is all about.”
“Do something to occupy your mind. If you just sit there and waste your life away, you can’t do that.”
“The lesson in life is for us, anybody, to always find your mission. Always have a purpose. Always have a why. Follow your passions.”
“The broken home kids are messed up just as much as the rich kids, whose moms and dads were never there.”
“It is not what you say. It is how you say it.”
“You can’t love from an empty cup.”
“My mental state and my emotional state is what comes first.”
“If you are not showing up 100% of yourself, then how can you love somebody else?”
“The likelihood of you then becoming an abuser of your children is heightened and is more significant especially when alcohol is at play.”
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“Giving isn’t a strategy. It’s a way of life. You give because it is who you are. And because it is who you are, it is what you do.” This is just one of the many powerful messages you’ll hear in this episode of The Top One Percent.
Today, we are joined by Bob Burg, a sought-after speaker at company leadership and sales conferences sharing the platform with everyone from today’s business leaders and broadcast personalities to even a former U.S. President. For 30 years he’s helped companies, sales leader, and their teams to more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals.
Bob is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies. His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann, itself has sold over 850,000 copies and it has been translated into 28 languages.
Listen and learn more about Bob’s successful book and the underlying principles behind it. Bob also shares his insights on the power and importance of human nature, in connection to the business world. You don’t want to miss this one!
Episode Highlights:
· Meet Bob Burg and Learn More About His Successful Journey (2:17)
· Human Nature and Its Importance to the Business World (5:45)
· A Peek on Bob’s book, The Go-Giver (10:45)
· Giving Without Attachment and Expectation (22:40)
· The Law of Compensation (27:33)
· The Law of Receptivity (30:50)
AND MUCH MORE!
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
· For more information about Bob Burg and his programs, visit his website: burg.com.
· Click here to learn more about the Go-Giver book series.
· From Bob’s Blog:
o Successful People Deal in Truths
o The Secret of Selling Need Not Be A Secret
· Recommended books by Bob Burg:
o The Secret of Selling Anything by Harry Browne
o Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts by Annie Duke
· Other books mentioned:
o Endless Referrals by Bob Burg
o The Laws of Human Nature Book by Robert Greene
o How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
o The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
o Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
o The Latte Factor by David Bach and John David Mann
o The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach
o Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Quotes:
“If you have a system or a way of doing things, then, you can pretty much go where you want to go.”
“Those who are successful, they learn, understand and embrace the laws of human nature.”
“Ultimately, people do things for their reasons, not our reasons.”
“Selling, by definition, is simply discovering what the other person wants, needs, and desires and helping them to get it.”
“Giving means constantly and consistently providing immense value to others.”
“Money is simply an echo of value.”
“Success is a matter of doing the correct things in the correct process.”
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After suffering a spinal injury that left him paralyzed from the neck down, Marcus Aurelius Anderson dug deep and found the source of true power. He joins me on the show today to share his incredible story, as well as the major mindset shifts that helped him to fight off victimhood and empower himself to reclaim his life.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2ksplXC
Tima Elhajj is a coach and mentor who helps people (including herself) find their purpose by defining the person they are becoming and who they want to be. Today she joins us on the show to share her personal journey of tapping into her passions, as well as important insights that will help you do the same with your life and career.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2kjwjhA
Why is it so easy for us to get to the end of the day and realize we haven't done everything we set out to do? Why is it so common for people to get distracted when trying to work on their goals? Nir Eyal, the bestselling author of Hooked and the upcoming Indistractable, joins the show today to share the root cause of distraction, as well as what it takes to build healthy habits that serve us.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2m4cYBr
We have an unbelievable capacity to out-perform our own expectations, but often we need to be forced into it. Today I've got leading sales expert Ian Koniak on the show to talk about drive and how important it is to either be pushed or learn how to push yourself into your greatest self. In this episode, he discusses success and learning how to develop your purpose in a way that gets you performing at your highest level.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2jV0tHL
What makes it so hard for most people to take initiative? Today I've got TEDx speaker, #1 bestselling author, and host of the award-winning Leadership and the Environment podcast Joshua Spodek back on the show to answer that question and more.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/31X3Oq0
Life mapping has become one of the best ways to find direction, fulfillment, and abundance in your life—but what is it and how does it work? Today I've got one of the country’s top thought leaders on the life mapping process, Dana V. Adams, here to answer those questions and more.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2KJhGib
After realizing he could do the job he wanted to do without a degree, Tyler Wagner dropped out of college and started pursuing his goals his own way. Now the founder of Authors Unite and the host of the incredibly successful Authors Unite Podcast, Tyler joins the show today to discuss how he became the successful entrepreneur and author he is today.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2TeZyiv
A business coach and the host of the Eventual Millionaire podcast, Jaime Masters has not only interviewed nearly 500 self-made millionaires and billionaires, but has also taught six- and seven-figure CEOs, entrepreneurs, and business owners how to double and triple their revenue. Today, Jaime joins us to share the lessons she has learned on her own journey to success and some great insight on finding focus, building barriers, and dealing with the uncomfortable stuff to reach your goals.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2ZCppUa
The value of character in the business world is something that is not discussed often enough. In this episode, Chris Widener joins me to share his story and why character is more valuable than skills. Ranked in the top 50 speakers in the world, Chris has some great wisdom to offer when it comes to success in business and in writing.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2ZkYsUI
After ignoring the naysayers and quitting a high paying position, Tim Alison went on to build a massively successful business. The host and executive producer of the Screw the Naysayers podcast, Tim joins me on the show to talk about how to make the most of your knowledge and experience, as well as how to understand your strengths and revamp the way you think about making money.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2Srpwz9
After growing up facing hunger, abandonment, and abuse, JT McCormick defied the odds and took accountability for his life from a young age. In this episode, you’ll hear how JT was able to go from stealing food to becoming the president of two multimillion-dollar companies. His position on positivity and his appreciation for the lessons he learned in the hardest times of his life are truly inspiring.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2SqO4s4
From growing up in a military family to working with five U.S. presidents, Anton Gunn has his finger on the pulse of the leadership space. A former college football star who was raised as a leader from the start, Anton is now an author and thought leader. He not only teaches us some of the most important principles of leadership, but also how to move through tragedy and work through the storm.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2LKARJb
What is the one thing that causes most new businesses to fail to reach the 7-figure mark? My guest today is here to answer that question and more. JV Crum III is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, high-performance coach, and the host of The Conscious Millionaire Podcast. In this episode, he leads us through his personal journey to becoming a millionaire at the age of 25 and going on to find meaning through helping others to do the same.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2RJyo2F
Jairek Robbins has had a fascinating journey in the coaching industry. From an 18-year-old with questions and a mission to help people to someone who speaks to businesses and organizations all over the United States, Jairek's transformation is inspiring and gave him some great insight to share with us today.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2WNKhdR
Dr. Greg S. Reid is a top five keynote speaker who has been featured in over 70 books and was chosen by the Napoleon Hill Foundation to carry on the work of Napoleon Hill and partner on their projects. Greg joins the show today to share some of the most important and memorable lessons he picked up over the years he has spent talking with some of the most wealthy and innovative people in the world.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2MdwwjE
From being bullied, anxious, and sick to becoming a top voice in podcasting, Mark Metry has transformed his life. With social anxiety and other issues shaping who he was as a kid, Mark found massive financial success at a young age and proceeded on a rough journey trying to leave behind his life of quiet desperation and discover his purpose.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2YJMfbJ
In a world full of distractions, stress, and excuses, it can be hard to pull yourself out of the muck of mindless consumption and break through into a place of true productivity and success. Today we have Mr. Productivity himself (a.k.a. Mark Struczewski) on the show to share some vital strategies and habits that will help you improve the way you use your time. The ultimate goal is to be more intentional with the time that you’re given, and Mark has some solid advice and methods you can use to do just that.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2E6sqTY
As communication, technology, and entertainment change throughout the generations, it’s hard to keep track of what’s good and what’s damaging. Ava Wettrick, an 18-year-old rising star in the entrepreneurial arena, has quite a bit of insight on the topic—and she has a mission, too. In this episode, Ava discusses the unique challenges her fellow Gen Zers are facing and how she plans to help.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2WquJsb
“Don’t make a living, design a life.” That phrase defines much of what Jordan Paris has done and now teaches others to do, as well. Jordan joins the show today to share his journey from an average high school student to a 21-year-old with a business, a book, a podcast, and a passion-fueled life.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2VEjBuJ
When it comes to entrepreneurship and working with startups, there are many decisions and opportunities that present themselves—which makes choosing the right ones to tackle a hard task. Scotty Schindler is a world class surfer and an expert in successful startups and business growth. He joins the show today to share how to make sure you're not being pulled in too many directions and stay focused on one thing without missing out on different opportunities.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2G5xBUn
Sam Kuhnert was born with one hand and would have had every excuse to not try out sports, but his strong work ethic and incredible mindset took him on a journey of success and powerful impact. He joins us on the show today to share the story of his personal growth and why he founded the NubAbility Athletic Foundation at the age of 17. There are some key lessons to learn about the value of a strong mindset and following your passion to reach your potential despite setbacks.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2FVZ5vJ
Mindset shifts and managing limiting beliefs are skills that are crucial to success in life and business alike. Angelina Zimmerman, a writer, coach and host, specializes in teaching people how to write the script to their lives in a way that allows for growth and freedom. She joins me on the show to discuss what it takes to gain a winning mindset that allows you to achieve more and reach your greatest potential.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2TVTijo
Many of us want to create change in some way, whether it's in our personal lives or on a grander scale. Julian Watkins comes to us with some great insight from his own journey on how to create a vision for your life that is impactful in all the right ways. After struggling with addiction, depression, career confusion and more, Julian has learned and internalized important lessons that we can all benefit from.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2EQwnvs
Writing a book can be a valuable business growth tool, but it has to be done right. Today I've got Rob Kosberg, founder of Best Seller Publishing, on the show to share exactly what it takes to create a book that will do well. He shares his unique career journey, from real estate to financial services to publishing, as well as key insight on career growth and success.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2SVJ8tF
The idea of writing a book may have occurred to you at some point, but knowing where to start—or even why you should spend time doing it—can be a stalling point. Jesse Krieger joins us to share his passion for helping people write and distribute books in a way that is rewarding for them and truly beneficial for others. He discusses the main thing that tends to hold people back from writing and how he helps authors and business owners get past that hurdle.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2IQIKgn
How do you define success? Do you know where you’re trying to go? Dr. Jason Selk joins us today to share his expertise on high-performance techniques and finding clarity through processes and defining what you want. Jason knows the high-performance field well and has coached professionals in the sports and business worlds to achieve their goals and find massive success.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2TcwGdk
Have you ever set goals and fallen short of achieving them? If so, then daily standards are the missing link to your happiness and success. In this episode, Derek Mills breaks down the difference between standards and goals, and shares how setting standards (rather than goals) can change your career, relationships, and life in an incredible way.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2BFRLTy
Despite extremely inhibiting learning difficulties and many nay-sayers from the start, Dr. Demartini has surpassed expectations. His unique life story goes from not being able to learn to transforming into an educator and communicator who is making an impact around the world. In this episode, he shares how he achieved so much and what we can all do to create more meaningful and effective lives.
You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2WTgwof
