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How He Tens of Millions of Views with AI - Cory Warfield
As the world of technology rapidly evolves, so do the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. We are now on the cusp of an AI revolution that has the potential to revolutionize every aspect of our lives. But how do we use AI in a way that serves us, not at our detriment? In this episode, Cory Lopes-Warfield is back on Insight Out and he outlines the potential of AI and how to best utilize its capabilities.
Meet Cory Lopes-Warfield, Cory is a Linkedin influencer and has amassed nearly 500k followers on Linkedin. He has trained some of the other influencers on the platform and works with individuals looking to expand their influence on Linkedin. In addition, Cory is an early adopter expert of ChatGPT-3 and a leader in the tech world. Cory has been exploring the power of ChatGPT-3 and has seen its potential to revolutionize the way we work. He was enthralled by the possibilities of AI when he first encountered it, and he quickly realized its immense potential. Cory dedicated himself to learning AI and used its power to create amazing outcomes like business plans, resumes, and even a virtual avatar to help others reach their goals. With the introduction of GPT4, Cory is optimistic that AI can be used to improve the lives of people worldwide, from reducing greenhouse emissions to helping those who cannot afford coaching. He is determined to use AI to bring people together and create a better future.
Tune in now to discover the fascinating and powerful implications of AI applications
Here's what Cory and I cover:
Cory shared some of the Powerful use cases of ChatGPT in his own exploration (00:06:30)
What are the differences of ChatGPT3 and ChatGPT4 (00:11:40)
What advice would Cory have for somebody who is wanting to use AI and ChatGPT (00:15:25)
Microsoft is about to embed OpenAI technologies into their office suite, and their search engine Bing (00:19:28)
What if AI can bring us closer together and provide us with basic income and a shared economy (00:27:30)
How AI will change the way we as humans think about creativity (00:33:40)
Cory shared other useful platforms (00:41:55)
Here are the steps you need to follow to also get maximized efficiency:
1. Ask Chat GPT to act as an expert in a specific field
2. Give it a detailed prompt and be specific
3. Ask it to format its response in a specific way (e.g. in bullet points or a drop-down table)
You can find Cory:
Personal website: https://coryconnects.com/
Company website: https://shedwool.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corywarfield/
Instagram: Coryconnects
Twitter: @cory_warfield
Connect with me:
Email Addresses: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com
LinkedIn: Billy Samoa Saleebey
Instagram: billysamoa
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Dec 1, 2023
Embracing Your Inner Child - Rediscovering Joy and Purpose with Jeff Harry
We’ve all heard we should channel our inner child. My guest today has made a career of helping people do just that.
Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled while rediscovering how to play!
He’s worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook to help them embrace play.
Let’s face it, most of us grow up and try to be something for someone. As Jeff puts it, we pretend to be important and take ourselves way too seriously.
This episode is all about how to put aside our boring adult self so we can unleash our inner child.
Highlights from the show:
Two defining stories from Jeff's childhood that helped to lay the foundation for the work he’s doing
Definition of what it means to play and the science and psychology behind why it's important.
Why adults forget to play
The importance of recognizing your own BS
Concepts from his workshops and breakdown play experiments and suggestions to bring more play into our life
A life-changing question we should be asking ourselves every day!
Jeff believes that when we play that the real magic of life happens.
It’s when we become more creative, find our purpose, and literally change the world.
Links and Resources:
01:07 "We should channel our inner child"
16:30 "When you're in flow the difficulty of the challenge meets your skillset"
31:33 Permission to Play- By Jeff Harry
31:49 "Recognize your own Bullshit"
32:11 Project Woo Woo Podcast
36:09 Gwen Gordon
43:45 RediscoverYourPlay
47:23 Your Future Is Where Your Fun Is Workshop
55:21 "Don't ask what the world needs, ask what makes you come alive because what the world needs is for more people to come alive"
You can find Jeff:
Website: rediscoveryourplay.com
Social Media:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharryplays/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffharryplays/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JeffHarryPlays
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This is an encore episode and was originally published on October 05, 2020
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Nov 24, 2023
Kevin Harrington - The Original Shark from Shark Tank - Shares His Recipe for Success
Get ready to dive into the life and mind of the original Shark from "Shark Tank," the man who's sold over 500 products and raked in billions, Kevin Harrington. We're unpacking his journey from the roots of entrepreneurship to the creation of infomercials, alongside strategies to build killer dream teams and sell products that make you say, "I need that in my life.”
Meet the legend himself, Kevin Harrington—an American entrepreneur and business executive. He has been a successful entrepreneur for over the last 40 years, with his influence extending globally, inspiring aspiring business minds through impactful books like 'Mentor to Millions.' From the groundbreaking creation of the first-ever 30-minute infomercial to his pivotal role on "Shark Tank," his journey is nothing short of epic.
So, get your notepad out, because Kevin's sharing knowledge gems that'll level up your game in the world of business. Tune in, take notes, and let's ride this wave of entrepreneurial wisdom together!
In This Episode:
Kevin's Early Entrepreneurship and Father's Mentorship - (02:48)
Kevin's Discovery of Opportunity - (05:00)
Kevin's Expansion into Global Markets - (06:28)
From Screen to Success: Kevin's Journey with Iconic Infomercials - (07:32)
Kevin's Smooth Transition to "Shark Tank" - (08:04)
Taking Action Without a Perfect Plan - (12:00)
Pitching Strategies: Tease, Please, Seize - (13:45)
Importance of Magical Transformations in Products - (17:18)
Identifying Profitable Products - (18:17)
Building a Dream Team - (20:00)
Where to Learn from Kevin - (21:39)
Notable quotes:
“Test before you invest” (13:45) - Kevin
“Tease them, please them, and then seize them." (14:10) - Kevin
“Surround yourself with experts" (20:54) - Kevin
Resources and Links
Kevin Harrington
LinkedIn
Twitter
Instagram
Websites:
https://starshop.com/
http://www.kevinharrington.tv/
http://globalleadersorg.com/
Books:
Mentor to Millions
Act Now
Key Person of Influence
Put a Shark in Your Tank
The 100 Best Spare-Time Business Opportunities Today
Podcast: SharkPreneur
Insight Out
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Nov 17, 2023
Why Community is Your Brand's Lifeline with Mark Schaefer
Are you looking to create an emotional connection with your customers? Have you ever considered the power of belonging to a brand? This week Mark Schaefer returned to Insight Out, to provide insights on how to create meaningful relationships with customers, and how this can lead to success. Mark was a young boy who felt isolated and alone at a new school. He tried out for the school play and found his place in the community, which ignited his confidence and personality. Through his research and experiences, Mark learned that mental health was an important megatrend in the world, and communities have the power to provide a sense of belonging and purpose. He wrote his latest book, “Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy”, Mark shares his research on the psychology of community, and how it can be used as an effective brand marketing strategy. He also highlights that most businesses miss the bigger opportunity to connect with customers on an emotional level, as opposed to a transactional level. He learned that creating emotionally connected environments in a community can lead to strong loyalty and trust with the brand and a much more powerful strategy than just selling products.
Meet Mark Schaefer, Mark is one of the world’s leading marketing futurists, keynote speakers, and university educator, He is the author of several successful books, such as 'Known', 'Marketing Rebellion', 'The Content Code', 'Return on Influence', 'The Tao of Twitter', and 'Social Media Explained', and his latest book 'Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy', which seeks to explore the value of community and how it can be used as a powerful marketing strategy. He is the perfect person to explore if you want to learn how to create a loyal customer community and gain a competitive edge in the market.
Tune in to hear what Mark has to say about Brand Loyalty.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
How Mark Schaefer found a sense of community at a young age. (00:03:55)
Why it's important to recognize the emotional connections and how they can be used to create a loyal following. (00:11:37)
Creating a purpose for people to gather around that goes beyond product differentiation. (00:15:45)
The difference between an audience and a community, and How Creating an emotionally connected environment for customers to foster loyalty and trust. (00:24:40)
How do brands learn about their customers? (00:31:13)
The leadership mindset in a community and how important it is to be seen in the community (00:37:45)
Mark’s vantage point about Chat-GPT
Notable quotes:
‘’Your long-term health and viability as a human being depend on meaningful human relationships. The conclusion of the study was loneliness kills’’ - Mark (00:13:10)
“An audience is why we're able to sell things. However, an audience is also sort of like a cult of personality. If I go away, the audience goes away. If you go away, your podcast goes away’” - Mark (00:25:10)
“looking at a community through the brand Market value instead of a transactional value will make you more successful” - Mark (00:29:16)
“The key component of a successful community is safety” - Mark (00:38:10)
“Creativity is the single best business case for diversity ever because you combine boxes, you combine experiences, and perspectives” - Mark (00:41:45)
Resources & Links:
Mark’s Website:
https://businessesgrow.com/
Mark’s Podcasts:
The Marketing Companion
Mark on Social Media:
https://twitter.com/markwschaefer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwschaefer/
https://www.instagram.com/markwschaefer/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MWSchaefer
https://www.facebook.com/mark.schaefer3
Billy Samoa Saleebey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa
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This is an encore episode and was originally published on February 04, 2023
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Nov 10, 2023
The Secret to Going Viral with Brendan Kane
Brendan Kane is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the most influential minds of our time. He is the author of 1 Million Followers and Hook Point. He has helped the largest brands and celebrities in the world reverse engineer how to make content go viral.
In this episode, Brendan joins me to talk about what it takes to make content go viral. Brendan discusses how the world of content creation has changed in the last 20 years and how this change has impacted the way that we communicate. He also talks about how the algorithms that control the reach and distribution of our content are only concerned with retention, and how this impacts the way we should be creating content. Brendan provides examples of how this principle has played out in the success of some of his clients, including Ryan Serhant and Graham Stefan.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
What is the biggest mistake content creators are making that prevents them from rising above the noise?
What are the best content creators doing to keep the attention then we'll talk about getting attention.
In This Episode:
[00:02:38] - Biggest mistakes content creators are making.
[00:07:52] - Example of how niche videos can go viral.
[00:11:49] - What do the best content creators do to keep attention?
[00:12:39] - Tension and release.
[00:15:13] - Physics and virality.
[00:17:25] - Research is so vital.
[00:17:54] - Understanding why things go viral.
[00:22:14] - Gold - level content commonalities.
[00:24:13] - Pacing and sound effects.
[00:25:07] - Effects on the viewer.
[00:28:58] - Creating content that matches your message.
[00:34:43] - Peaking curiosity and yourself.
[00:37:45] - What we got wrong about the algorithm.
[00:41:52] - Biggest social media lessons.
[00:44:07] - The importance of research.
Quote: ‘’One of the fundamental principles that have really changed in content and communication at scale is what we call the generalist approach of how do we make people care about our subject matter, our expertise if they know nothing about us, or maybe they had no interest in what we were talking about before. That is the key to virality. Because the truth is, we are the product of the algorithm. These platforms are not producing premium content to keep people on the platform’’
Resources & Links
Brendan Kane
Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanjkane/
https://www.instagram.com/brendankane/
https://www.facebook.com/BrendanJamesKane
Website: https://brendanjkane.com/
Check out Brendan’s books: https://links.hookpoint.com/
Billy Samoa
https://billysamoa.com/
https://www.facebook.com/BillySamoaSaleebey/
https://twitter.com/BillySamoa
https://www.instagram.com/billybelieve/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCjQ9RSxYqDS4_VxBHNyQJw
https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/
https://billysamoa.com/podcast-archive/
https://billysamoa.com/video-carousel/
https://billysamoa.com/blog-with-sidebar/
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This is an encore episode and was originally published on October 14, 2022
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Nov 3, 2023
The Magic of Time Mastery: Unlocking Success Through Productivity with Kris Ward
In a world where success is often defined by how much you can achieve in a day, Kris Ward helps people leverage their most valuable resource (TIME) to create successful lives that are rich with possibility.
Kris Ward is the founder of Win The Hour Win The Day, a productivity philosophy and book designed to help others leverage their most valuable resource - time. A self-proclaimed "time management junkie", Kris is the leading authority in building your business by building your team.
In this episode join me and Kris, we talk about her book designed to help people learn and make the most of their time. She talked about time management, building a team, finding the right people, systems, and the power of the tools. Kris also shared that her journey into the world of productivity was accelerated after her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. When she returned from caring for him, she realized that many people she knew were working too many hours and not living the life they wanted. She set out to help them change that. Kris believes that delegating is a lateral move at best and that you should hire people who will manage you instead. She also believes in building systems and processes to support your team and make their jobs easier.
In This Episode:
What event accelerated Kris's mission to help other people maximize the precious resource (TIME) (00:03:15)
What elements from “The EMyth” have impacted Kris the most? (00:06:00)
What are the biggest myths people have about building teams?(00:08:00)
What are the common mistakes somebody makes when they start to build a team? (00:10:28)
Tips for how to hire somebody. (00:12:50)
How Kris's philosophy helps people execute ideas quickly. (00:17:00)
How to set yourself up for success energy-wise. (00:19:57)
Kris talks about the difference between being disciplined and being a successful person. (00:24:49)
Entrepreneurs should work backward when they get a new client. (00:31:51)
Kris shared her healthy and happy routines. (00:33:15)
Importance of building your systems or super toolkits. (00:36:31)
Tip for hiring a team: Look for personality, action, strength, and success. And always hire personality over skillset, because you can train a skill set, you can't train a personality.
Notable Quotes:
“What seems impossible can become possible” - Billy (00:02:17)
“Business should be fun and it should support your life, not consume it”- Kris (00:05:05)
“life is full of curveballs and surprises that you're often unprepared for” - Billy (00:05:43)
“You're not going to get up the mountain without a team” - Kris (00:08:31)
“Delegating is a lateral move at best, It means that the work has to come through you” - Kris (00:10:50)
“If you hire the wrong people, your job becomes so much more difficult to help them be their best when they're already at a deficit” - Billy (00:15:14)
Resources & Links:
Kris Ward
Website: winthehourwintheday.com
Check out the book: Win The Hour Win The Day
Podcast: Win the Hour Win the Day Podcast
Socials
Linkedin: Kris Ward
Instagram: kriswardlive
Tiktok: kriswardxx
Twitter: krisward
Facebook: Win the HOUR, Win the DAY by Kris Ward
There's also a free Masterclass from Kris and a free gift. visit: kris.com
Connect with me:
Email Addresses: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billysamoa/
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This is an encore episode and was originally published on November 4, 2022
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Oct 27, 2023
How to Make Decisions with Confidence - Paul Epstein
Who do you look up to the most? Is it a superhero from a comic book, a famous athlete, or a historical figure? We often forget the everyday heroes who quietly make a big impact on our lives. Our dads, the real-life heroes in our families, shape who we become, teach us important values, and help us navigate life's twists and turns.
In today’s episode of the Insight Out podcast, I have the pleasure of having a conversation with Paul Epstein. Paul has a remarkable background as a former top-tier executive in both NFL and NBA organizations, and he's also a two-time bestselling author of the books "The Power of Playing Offense" and "Better Decisions Faster." His exceptional achievements in 2022 earned him a spot among SUCCESS magazine's prestigious list of accomplished thought leaders, sharing the spotlight with well-known names such as Tony Robbins, Brené Brown, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Mel Robbins. Furthermore, Paul's work has received significant recognition and media coverage, being featured on major platforms like ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and USA Today.
In our conversation, Paul shares powerful stories about the impact his parents had on his life, shaping his core values of growth, impact, courage, authenticity, and belief. He discusses his father's influence on his students and his mother's courage in the face of adversity. Paul also talks about his journey from a successful sports manager to a more authentic self, acknowledging the role of his executive coach, Suzanne, in this transformation. He introduces the "head heart hands equation" for decision-making and discusses the importance of personalizing and internalizing values. The episode highlights the significance of authenticity, self-reflection, and making better decisions faster.
Key Takeaways
The power of belief: Small acts of kindness and belief in others can have a profound impact.
Courage as a superpower: Drawing inspiration from personal stories of courage can empower us.
Defining core values: Identifying and living by our core values can guide our decisions and lead to personal growth.
The journey to authenticity: Staying true to ourselves and not selling out is crucial for personal fulfilment.
Navigating decisions: The "head heart hands equation" can help align our mindset, authenticity, and actions for better decision-making.
In This Episode:
[05:30] Age 19: A pivotal and life-changing moment
[07:42] Real leadership and impact
[09:44] Courage modelled by Paul's dad
[09:51] Courage as a superpower
[12:13] The ripple effect of small acts
[14:10] Finding and living your core values
[20:31] The beauty of the journaling process
[22:02] The importance of memorializing and defining values
[26:23] The impact of belief and humility
[32:18] Feeling off despite winning
[34:09] Feedback on not caring about the team
[37:12]Overcoming self-limiting beliefs
[40:31] The audit and self-reflection
[41:49] The Jerry Maguire leap
[44:00] The head-heart-hands equation
Notable Quotes
[08:51] “I get out of bed to make a difference. I get out of bed to leave people and places better than I found them”- Paul
[00:11:00] “Courage is standing tallest when fear and risk are highest” -Paul
[00:14:29] “Confidence is the Annie that we need to make better decisions faster. Confidence is the Annie to play. If you want to play offence in a world that is largely stuck on defence and so confidence is the through line.” -Paul
[00:27:16] "I want to surround myself with people that do what they don't want to do in the unseen hours because they believe in it and because they care about it. That, in a sentence, is how I would describe people that win in life.”- Paul
[00:32:18] “I don't feel purpose, there's a bunch of different shades of this, it's a very gray kind of space but like at the end of the day you just know it's not perfect” -Paul
Resources and Links
Paul Epstein
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulepsteinspeaks/
https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com
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Oct 20, 2023
How to Unlock Your Inner Visionary Mind with Dr. Mark Goulston
Are you ready to start being a visionary thinker?
In this episode, Dr.Mark Goulston and I talked about surgical empathy, which is a process for unlocking people from destructive behaviors, As well as coping (instead of healing), life patterns, purpose, and shared his greatest accomplishments and leave applicable advice if you want to do something meaningful.
Dr. Mark Goulston is a special advisor to founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, has trained FBI Hostage Negotiators, And one of the world’s outstanding thought leaders on empathic listening and so much more. He is the author of the world's top book on listening, “Just Listen – Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone.”
Tune in and Learn to be a visionary thinker and how to make your dreams come true.
VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:
Learning the origin stories and how people became the human being they are today. (01:20)
How helpful is reaching out to suicidal patients. (12:50)
Listening into people's minds, eyes, and into people's souls. (15:35)
Dr. Mark shared insight on the suicidal mind. (25:08)
Why does the trust and confidence of your audience really matter? (30:23)
The Mind of a Visionary Thinker. (37:42)
Dr. Mark shared “Michelangelo mindset and leadership. (42:22)
The importance of the persuasion cycle. (49:49)
Dr. Mark’s final piece of advice for a world changer. (53:58)
Learn more about Dr. Mark Goulston. (59:50)
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“Noticing is different than looking, watching and seeing.” (38:20)
“A visionary is someone who sees the unknown as an adventure they're first-class in notice.” (39:20)
“When you're a control freak, you tend to be convergent in your personality.” (39:50)
“The world needs goodness and kindness. And you deserve to be on this planet.” (58:05)
USEFUL RESOURCES:
Dr. Mark Goulston Website:https://markgoulston.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/markgoulstonmd
Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgoulston/
https://www.instagram.com/markgoulston/
https://twitter.com/MarkGoulston
https://www.facebook.com/markgoulston
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This is an encore episode and was originally published on May 19 2022
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Oct 13, 2023
Travis Brown's Secret to Getting 90K Instagram Followers in Just 6 Weeks!
Travis Brown jumped up to 90,000 followers on Instagram in just six weeks, and he’s joining us on today’s Insight Out episode to give YOU the tools you need to make that happen on your own social media platform.
As we dive into how his hit idea Pod Decks came to fruition, media consumption, the pressure to create viral content, secrets to a great hook, and more, you’ll learn about his journey to his multitude of business endeavors, how he hopes to help fellow content creators, and get a peek into his own content creation process.
You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to hear about how the man who lived and breathed podcasts broadened his business and his audience!
Let’s Meet Our Guest
Travis Brown is a social media content creator, keynote speaker, and Social Boom coach who believes in helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and business-minded individuals of the world reach their audience and their goals. While his own social media content focuses on business and income-inspired content (beginning with his unique tagline “Here’s a business idea – do something with it!”), his work for Social Boom centers on supporting and encouraging the rapid growth of anyone he seeks out his expertise.
Here’s What You’ll Learn
How to manage your expectations and anxiety for your own creative output (3:30)
Why testing your strategies before committing to them is important (9:50)
Mindless scrolling vs. conscious consumption (17:00)
How to do your research in this field and why it’s essential (42:10)
Brown’s tips for crafting hooks and calls to action (45:08)
His top two tools for content creation right now (57:23)
Where you can find his content, a community of like-minded individuals, and resources for your own growth (1:00:18)
Travis Brown’s Thoughts on Content Creation & Research
Media Consumption:
Manage the habit (and comparison) by setting a timer before you scroll.
Pay attention to what’s working and what draws you in. Use this time to research!
Creating Content:
Let go of the expectation that your content needs to always succeed or go viral. Manage your anxiety about the pressure so you can create freely!
Do your research by paying attention to popular content, hooks, etc.
Define your outcome. What are people going to get from consuming your content?
Test your ideas to see what works and what doesn’t.
Once you find what works, stick with it! Your hook should remain constant, and keep your content within your niche.
Crafting a Hook:
Your hook can play on people’s fear of missing out, be a listicle, or even work to relate to your audience.
Whichever you choose, you want to draw them in with a big statement that requires a reveal.
After your big statement, offer your audience that instant gratification with an answer! If you wait around to reveal, you risk losing their attention.
Quotes
Billy Samoa Saleebey
“Sometimes you gotta slow down to speed up.”
“Being able to pivot is a superpower.”
Travis Brown
“You don’t need more information. You need more action.”
“Nobody cares; we’re just making chairs.” (Originally Chris Ballew)
“Research gives me a lottery ticket with five of the numbers already filled out.”
“Virality comes from predictability, not creativity.”
Resources & Links to Travis Brown’s Socials
Travis Brown
Instagram: @travisbrown
(If you DM “pm22” to Travis on Instagram, you’ll receive his 10,000 Follower Blueprint book.)
Social Boom:
https://www.socialboom.club/signup
Travis Brown’s Everyday Tools:
Capcut: A free resource for adding captions to music, videos, etc.
Copy.ai: A tool for generating ideas for blogs, emails, etc.
This is an encore episode and was originally published on October 21, 2022
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Oct 6, 2023
The Dark Side That Fuels the Brilliance of Visionaries - Dan Lyons (writer of HBO's Silicon Valley)
Wealth distribution in corporate culture has a tremendous impact on the way we do business today, but oftentimes it is hard to pinpoint exactly when and how the changes began. From Henry Ford to Elon Musk, wealth distribution has been a driving force in how we interact with the business world. With the shrinking of the middle class and the seemingly endless wave of technology advancements, how did we get here? Join us this week as we interview Dan Lyons and explore the purpose of a corporation and the creation of prosperity and good jobs. You will hear Dan's unique perspective on the current state of business, technology, and the future, and uncover the secrets to success.
Dan Lyons is a New York Times bestselling author and prolific journalist, a TV producer and writer, a satirical novelist, and a brand strategist. Dan wrote about technology at Forbes and Newsweek. He is also the author of Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Startup Bubble and Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us. Dan has spent his entire career shining a spotlight on how we do business today.
Are you ready to find out how to get the most out of your business? Tune in to this eye-opening episode with Dan.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
What is the impact of being surrounded by corporate culture? (00:05:44)
How did companies create prosperity and good jobs for their employees in the last century? (00:14:14)
Why Dan decided to blend comedy in his work. (00:18:45)
What Dark Side Fuels the Brilliance of Steve Jobs and Elon Musk? (00:26:28)
Why do we have so many preposterous characters in Silicon Valley? (00:31:40)
Helping people listen and communicate better (00:37:52)
How can we use AI in a positive manner? (00:46:45)
What is a conscious preneur? (00:51:18)
Notable quotes:
"There's an audacity and an ego and a belief in yourself that only certain people have and it's the only way to get the money to start one of these companies." - Dan
“People have a dark side that fuels the brilliance” - Dan
“If we could put Laughter in pill form, it'd be the greatest medicine ever” - Billy
“It's better to be positive than negative, to be optimistic rather than pessimistic, and to affect change without having to hurt people or offend people.” - Dan
Resources & Links:
Dan’s Website:
danlyons.io
Dan’s Book:
https://danlyons.io/books
Dan on Social Media:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/realdanlyons/
https://twitter.com/realdanlyons
https://www.facebook.com/realdanlyons
Billy Samoa Saleebey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa
Email: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com
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Sep 29, 2023
How Life Will Change in the Next 30 to 40 Years With George J. Chanos
George J. Chanos is a lawyer and a former attorney general with both eyes on the future. His foresight led him to write the books Seize Your Destiny: A Roadmap to Success and Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st Century.
However, creating thought-provoking books isn’t his only talent. George has recently been hard at work on an NFT art project called People Reign.
In this episode, George shared his predictions for the future and his latest undertaking.
George talked about how his desire to help his daughter and his nephew navigate their futures led to the creation of his first book. He quickly came to the realization that his young relatives wouldn’t be experiencing the same world that he had been dealing with all his life. Their future looked different.
Determining what that entailed led him to create his second book.
George now believes that a technological tsunami is coming for all of us and the water is currently rising. Automation will make many jobs things of the past. But if we put our minds together and ask the right questions, we can ultimately choose what our future will look like.
In This Episode:
[02:44] - George talks about his heart attack and what he learned from the experience.
[05:25] - A letter to George’s teenage daughter becomes the book: Seize Your Destiny.
[06:34] - What will reality look like 30 to 40 years from now?
[08:42] - How do we give our children a better life?
[11:10] - Using your mind to overcome obstacles.
[16:12] - The value of different views.
[18:30] - How to make sense of different perspectives.
[37: 22] - What skills do we need to survive?
[45:30] - The future of technology.
[58:18] - The need for intelligent discussion.
[1:04:30] - George discusses how his passion for art led him to create People Reign.
QUOTES
• [09:56] - “Embrace your ignorance. And the reason why is that learning begins with a recognition of ignorance. If we think we know all the answers, why bother to learn? Right. So the reality is: is that we don’t know all the answers.” - George J. Chanos
• [11:10] - “Frank Zappa. Your mind is like a parachute. It doesn’t work if it isn’t open.” - George J. Chanos
• [12:10] - “Your mind is a double-edged sword. It’s both your most powerful tool and your greatest liability.” - George J. Chanos
• [15:37] - “We should learn that our beliefs and our views have no privileged legitimacy. Just because I think it’s a certain way does not mean that’s the way it is…. Just because my brain is telling me that this is reality and this is what it is doesn’t mean I’m right.” - George J. Chanos
• [28:42] - “The more character you have, the more successful you are likely to be.” - George J. Chanos
• [1:01:10] -“What is more important than knowledge is intelligence….Knowledge is accessible to all of us…But you have to know what question to ask. That is not knowledge. That is intelligence.” - George J. Chanos
• [1:11:37] - “I believe it is important to speak out and to leave something behind.”- George J. Chanos
RESOURCES
George J. Chanos
Website: https://georgejchanos.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/georgejchanos/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgejchanos/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/georgejchanos
George’s Works
Seize Your Destiny: A Roadmap to Success. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D6DZKTS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st Century
Buy the Book: https://www.amazon.com/Millennial-Samurai-Mindset-21st-
Century/dp/1688563334/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Free Digital Download: https://millennialsamurai.com/freegiveaway
People Reign: https://peoplereign.com/
Insight Out Links
Website: https://insightoutshow.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RollingMovie
Billy Samoa Saleebey
Email Addresses: billy@podify.com and saleebey@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/
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Sep 22, 2023
Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs with Doug Dane
Are you feeling stuck in life, like a pumpkin in a jar? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from a “mistaken identity”, not realizing their true potential or the power of their own dreams. This week on Insight Out, Doug Dane is here to show us how to use the Mistaken Identity Model to get self-discovery, freedom, and success. He's been able to beat the odds and find success in his own life, despite the trauma of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse he experienced as a child. He will share how to break free from limiting beliefs to discover his true self and how he transformed his life, breaking free from the oppressive jar of his past and inspiring others to do the same. Through the stories of Gandhi, mentors, and books like Think and Grow Rich, Doug was inspired to take control of his life and find who he truly was. He faced his fears and story and through this, discovered his purpose. This journey taught him that everyone has a special gift and that one can change their story…
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Sep 15, 2023
The Business of Buying and Selling Online Ventures With Blake Hutchison
What keeps a digital business moving and thriving, and what makes it truly valuable?
Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, is joining me on this episode of Insight Out to break down his role at Flippa, his experience over the last 20 years, and the variables that influence the value of businesses in the market. He touches on the importance of looking at growth, average order value, refund rate, cost base, etc., when evaluating how much to buy and sell a business for and some patterns that have emerged over the last few years.
The team he leads at Flippa supports business owners in their exit or their introduction to possible new business ventures. In short, he helps them make an existing business their own and then, a little further down the road, understand how to optimize the organization financially and systemically!
In this episode, we discuss:
How Flippa works in terms of buying and selling (2:43)
Blake’s entrepreneurial journey and selling his business in 2015 (5:15)
How dat…
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Sep 8, 2023
From 70K to 30M - The Dugout Mugs Story with CEO Kris Dehnert
The dash. That tiny line between the day you enter and the day we depart this life. It’s a tiny line, but make no mistake about it, finding the meaning within it is the most powerful thing you’ll ever do. Today, we spend time with Kris Dehnert, a man who truly understands the value of time and how to get the most out of it.
Kris is a self-described grinder and successful serial entrepreneur who began honing his immense business chops at a young age. He’s also a master marketer and communicator who understands which questions to ask to unlock the doors that turn a small idea into a big deal. Kris is the CEO and Co-Founder of Dugout Mugs; an innovative company that sells baseball bat drinking mugs that has taken the sports world by storm.
The road Kris has taken to success has not always been easy, but he’s grateful for the lessons he learned along the way. The beauty of his journey is that he has held on to those lessons and now freely shares them with others, looking to unlock…
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Sep 1, 2023
Brewing Success: From Barista to Owner of Biggby Coffee With Mike McFall
After starting as a barista in 1996 to becoming the co-founder, owner, and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, this week’s guest on Insight Out is Mike McFall, a growth-minded entrepreneur that believes in the power of self-awareness, positivity, and conscious capitalism as the core values of a successful business.
His book, Grind: A No-Bullshit Approach to Take Your Business from Concept to Cash Flow, focuses on the importance of revenue and practical ways to build cash flow in a budding company. He also explores his philosophy that business requires us to be aggressive and simultaneously self-aware.
In this episode, Mike and I discuss the road to becoming CEO of a successful corporation, why conscious capitalism and company culture are at the core of employee retention, why focus is a critical component in building a business, and more.
In this episode, we discuss:
The key lessons that sailing around the world at 16 taught Mike (3:40)
Mike’s journey as a Red Wings fan and the importan…
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Aug 25, 2023
How to Elevate Your Communication With David JP Phillips
Just like every great recipe, captivating communication requires some spice! And who better to teach us that than world-renowned communication and public speaking expert, David JP Phillips?
David has spent his career researching and building a business on the art of communication and presentation, but his expertise goes beyond these practical skills that allow us to succeed in professional settings. He’s also dedicated to helping others apply these techniques on a personal level so that we can improve our relationships, exert control over our emotions, find our sense of happiness, and foster great empathy.
With his three widely-recognized TED Talks, “The Magical Science of Storytelling,” “How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint,” and “The 110 Techniques of Communication and Public Speaking,” he is reforming our understanding of communication and simultaneously eliminating antiquated notions about storytelling.
His journey is certainly one of dedication and perseverance,…
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Aug 18, 2023
How to Make Customers Wait in Line for Your Products With Daniel Priestley
Are you ready to use Key Person of Influence to get your business goals? This week's episode with New York Times bestselling author and leader of Dent Global, Daniel Priestley, has all the answers you need.
Daniel Priestley is a New York Times bestselling author and the leader of Dent Global, where he and his team develop entrepreneurs to stand out, scale up, and make a positive impact. 40,000 entrepreneurs have attended his workshops around the world, and over 3000 people have taken part in his accelerator programs. Needless to say, he's making his mark by helping others make their mark.
This is Daniel Priestley 's story...
Daniel Priestley was working at McDonald's when he met Randy, the franchisee. Randy encouraged Daniel to look into entrepreneurship, and Daniel began reading The Emyth. This book opened the door to entrepreneurship for Daniel and made him feel that it was something he could do. Daniel went on to write several books on the subject, including Key Person of Influence…
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Aug 11, 2023
How to Create an Indestructible Mindset With Ike Ikokwu
Ike Ikokwu is a best selling author, speaker, and coach.
He helps his clients become fluent on the emotional language of money. Having made and lost millions he knows what it’s like to face adversity.
He understands how overcome the magnetic pull of limiting beliefs from the past, and has taken action to create a financially empowered life designed around purpose.
On the show, he walks us through 3 major life challenges he's faced and how each one gave birth to a new and improved version of himself.
We learn:
About a concept called the “Law the Lid “ which determines our level of effectiveness
The difference between “Human being” and “Human doing”
The importance of knowing the "inner game", which is our mindset, and "outer game", which is what the world sees
How to create an indestructible mindset for what you want to do in life
What 2 things most control our mindset
Why we should remember the Law of Failure
Why we absolutely must embrace the differences between…
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Aug 4, 2023
Lessons From A Social Impact Entrepreneur With Tiffany Yu
Tiffany Yu is on a mission to increase intersectional disability representation and democratize visibility. She’s a social impact entrepreneur, disability advocate, 3x TEDx speaker, and even spoke at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father.
For 12 years she hid her disability and until finally, she decided to embrace it as her superpower. She Founded Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to amplify disabled voices.
She is also the host of Tiffany & Yu, the podcast.
She is a change agent focused on building and funding the things she wished existed when she was younger.
In this episode, we learn how she is helping to change the stigma surrounding disabilities by creating community and awareness. We also learn why disability origin stories are so powerful and why can hiding disability be harmful.
She shares her own personal story of facing chronic ex…
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Jul 31, 2023
The Common Traits of Millionaires With Jim Britt
Meet Jim Britt, a renowned international keynote speaker and one of the world's top 20 success coaches, who embodies a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary success. Believe it or not, this self-made millionaire and best-selling author started off by working at a gas station.
After seizing an opportunity for a business venture with only nine dollars in his pocket, Jim came out the other side with an eviction notice and not much profit. However, his life changed when one of his colleagues visited him and told him everything he was doing wrong when approaching prospective clients. Jim took his colleague's advice, and within 12 months he had hit his first million.
In this episode, Jim reveals:
What it takes to have a millionaire mindset
Two lessons that took Jim Britt from broke to a million dollars in 12 months
Lessons Jim (Britt) learned from working with Jim (Rohn)
What Tony Robbins was like before he was famous
How self-observation can transform your life…
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Jul 21, 2023
The Magic Behind Receiving With David Meltzer
David Meltzer is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook.
And he’s quickly tracking towards his mission to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy!
As if that’s not enough, he’s the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.
Tune in to see him deliver what he delivers best: value.
What we discuss with David:
[03:34] - How he got involved with vibration and meditation
[05:48] - Why he was not happy and fulfilled even being financially sufficient
[07:00] - What a world just enough for me means
[08:57] - The lesson he learned from a lizard
[11:00] - The advantage we have today
[13:05] - The insight he got from his mom
[15:40] - The biggest adversaries that people carr…
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Jul 14, 2023
Challenge Everything You Thought You Knew About Leadership with Marcia Daszko
Marcia Daszko is the author of the bestselling book Pivot Disrupt Transform; Turning Ideas Into Impact
She’s a thought-provoking and caring contrarian who asks provocative questions to challenge assumptions. She’s not afraid to stand up and ask why things are done in a certain way. Her belief…Just because something is common practice, doesn’t mean is it right!
She shares the story of why she started her consultancy practice after her two mentors passed away in the same year.
This led to an extremely successful journey in helping Fortune 500 companies examine their beliefs and practices held to see what should stay and what should go
As you’ll see Marcia’s catalyst for Strategic Change, Innovation, and Transformational Leadership.
Her approach is based on a theoretical foundation of management, not fads, and "best practices"!
You see why she thinks creating a Mission statement is a waste of time, how internal completion does more harm than good, and why she doesn’t beli…
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Jul 7, 2023
Build an Open Network and Get Off the Zombie Path! - Part 2 with Toby Corey
This is part 2 of my conversation with Toby Corey. If you missed part 1 you can find it here. As I mentioned in the first show, Toby is a serial entrepreneur responsible for managing 3 different billion-dollar businesses, including 2 successful IPOs, and the merger of SolarCity into Tesla where I had the pleasure of reporting to him. He currently sits on the board for multiple companies and lectures at Stanford on entrepreneurship. On part 2 of our conversation we cover a many fascinating topics including, why he has completely changed his mind about being an expert about one thing, the critical importance of building an open network, what he means when he says people should get off the Zombie path, the common mistake most people when they first get up, and why following your passion is actually the wrong way to think. We even explore the meaning of life the unanswered question of where our consciousness actually exists. This show is jam-packed full of insights like these and oth…
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Jun 30, 2023
Leading a Zentrepreneur Life with Toby Corey
My first guest is Toby Corey, a personal mentor of mine. Toby is a serial entrepreneur responsible for managing 3 different billion-dollar businesses, including 2 successful IPOs, and the merger of SolarCity into Tesla where I had the pleasure of reporting to him. He currently sits on the board for multiple companies and lectures at Stanford on entrepreneurship. On the show we cover a wide range of topics including a peek inside the world of neuroscience and how different types of brain wave activity can help us have more insights, we will learn about his mission to Inspire creativity for greater good through the Zentrepreneur philosophy and movement he has led, and find out what generation he is most optimistic about. We’ll also find out what company Toby feels is the shining example of what a business should look like in the modern world. “A company that is able to walk and chew gum at the same time.” It is revealed by its customers, has a culture that makes the employees love…
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Jun 16, 2023
5 Guiding Principles of Leadership Performance with Ben Putterman
My guest on this episode is Ben Putterman, a Learning and Talent Development leader with over 20 years of experience enhancing personal and organizational performance in multiple industries. I first met Ben when I transitioned from SolarCity to Tesla where he led the Global Learning & Development team, Tesla Academy. Currently, he is the Head of Global Sales Enablement & Readiness at LinkedIn. Throughout his career, Ben has been committed to the belief that any business only goes as far as its people will take it and that people in the right conditions and with the right support can accomplish amazing things. On the show, we learn what type of job he feels everyone should have at some point in the career, why leadership, people and culture matter, what is the first job of any leader, and what lessons he learned early in his career when he worked with the best-selling author of Multipliers, Liz Wiseman. He also shares the 5 key areas he and his leadership team focus on to reach optima…
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Jun 9, 2023
How to Avoid Being a Management Mess with guest Scott J. Miller
Today’s guest is Scott J. Miller, Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership for the FranklinCovey Company, author of the best-selling books Management Mess to Leadership Success and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager, and host of the #1 leadership podcast On Leadership.
Scott is high-energy, unfiltered, and full of insights he’s
gleaned throughout his life. Just as in his books, Scott is quick to use his
own missteps and tendencies as examples of what not to do when it comes to
leadership.
On the show, we learn how his boundless energy and ingenious
ideas have actually created unintended friction as they often take his team off
track and away from the top priorities.
He shares how he overcame this challenge, while also revealing
the importance of checking his ego as a leader. Scott also shares why he
views vulnerability as a leadership competency, tells us the reason he counts
on those close to him to give blunt feedback about how he’s being perceived,
and why he beli…
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Jun 2, 2023
Becoming a Champion of Your Own Success with Donnie Boivin
This week's guest is Donnie Boivin, CEO of Success Champions, Host of the Success Champions Podcast, and Founder of the Badass Business Summit.
Donnie is as unfiltered, raw, and genuine as they come. He’s the real deal and an all-around badass!
A big believer that the answer is always mindset, Donnie helps people get out of their own way and become the champion of their own success.
On the show, he shares why he left a successful sales career when he had the realization he needed to quit living other people's dreams?
He explains the difference between playing NOT to lose vs. playing to win.
He also describes the difference between the employee mindset and entrepreneur mindset and gives advice on how to flip the script to become a business owner after being an employee.
If you know you’re getting in your own way and want to get unstuck, this episode is made for you!
You can find Donnie:
Websites:
https://donnieboivin.com/
https://successchampionnetworking.com/
Linkedin: https://…
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May 26, 2023
Why Movement is the Language of the Brain with Dr. Erik Reis
Dr. Erik Reis, CEO & Founder of SHIFT believes in "Prioritizing the Business of Health to Improve the Health of a Business"
While treating patients with neurological disorders and traumatic brain injuries Dr. Reis became obsessed with understanding the connection between our physicality and our brain.
As a neuroscience specialist, he sees the brain as limitless and calls it the final frontier for exploration.
On the show, he shares his journey and we discuss how movement is the key factor in our mental health and wellbeing. He even goes as far as to say that movement is the language of the brain.
We discuss how we can train our brain to work for instead of against us by using its efficiency to our advantage.
He gives tips on how to optimize workplace productivity, talks about why “gut health” is so critical, and dispels some myths about how and why habits are created.
A big believer in the role fundamentals, Dr. Reis shares exactly why sleep, nutrition, and movement are key…
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May 19, 2023
How to Create your Brand with Content - John Espirian
After 54 episodes I can honestly say I’ve learned something from each guest. Today's guest, John Espirian, is as high up on the list in terms of valuable insights shared. My insight meter is broken but nearly everything he says packs an insight punch.
His book is called Content DNA, but it is about much more than content. It is about creating an identity…we hear the word brand thrown around all the time. His brand is his promise. And on this episode, we explore what that means:
How to create a memorable tagline or band message - hint: think musically
Building blocks of his Content DNA
Using a manifesto to set expectations
How to create a newsletter with double the average open rate
Tips for creating content
Number one secret for great copywriting
John's Website:
https://espirian.co.uk
Check-out John's LinkedIn Loser video series:
https://espirian.co.uk/linkedin-loser/
Get your copy of his book, Content DNA here:
https://espirian.co.uk/book/
Links and Resources
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May 13, 2023
How to Build a Loyal Community of Super Fans with Cat Shanu
Are you an entrepreneur who wants to attract loyal superfans? You've tried traditional marketing, but the results just aren't cutting it. In this episode of Insight Out, I sit down with energy expert, Cat Shanu, and discover the power of seductive marketing. Learn how addressing pain points and desires can skyrocket your fanbase! Cat will reveal the truth about seductive marketing and how to create an emotional connection with your audience.
Meet Cat, Cat Shanu, also known as Coach Cat, is the founder of The Femme Guide, a community for ambitious women looking to succeed in love, friendships, and their careers by tapping into their feminine nature. Through her own journey of discovering the power of femininity, Cat has built a successful coaching business teaching women how to balance both masculine and feminine energies to become confident and charismatic. With a strong social media presence, Cat's beauty and fashion content reaches over 180,000 women daily. She is an accomplished i…
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May 5, 2023
The Power of Continuous Improvement with Keith Champion
Today’s guest is Keith Champion, a 27-year automotive veteran that has worked for Tesla, Toyota, and now Lucid Motors. This episode is chalked full of valuable insights and stories from Keith’s career.
We discuss the principles of lean manufacturing, the brainchild of Toyota that has since become industry standard. Keith describes how he took to heart the core value of Kaizen, which means continuous improvement, when early in his career when he helped to make a process improvement when he was on front lines of the manufacturing floor.
He tells the story of his first day at Tesla before the factory even existed and how that experience stayed with him and helped to develop what he calls the blank page approach to problem-solving.
We learn the biggest insight he took from Elon Musk, why he believes done is better than perfect and what his boss means when he says “give me something to hate”
You can find Keith:
Website: https://www.lucidmotors.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linked…
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Apr 28, 2023
How to Design A Life You Wouldn't Trade For Anything - Fraser Cameron
Do you want to lead a life you wouldn’t trade for anything? My guest today, Fraser Cameron, not only believes you should, he will show you how.
Since 2012 he has helped thousands reach elite performance with his videos, courses, challenges, and coaching.
He believes:
Happiness is LIVING your passions
Freedom is the ability to CHOOSE what, when, how, and with whom
FULFILLMENT is combining all of the above…
8 years ago he had “everything” - a house, family, material things... but at the same time he felt stuck.
What he realized is he was living someone else’s life, which made him grumpy with the people who mean the most to him.
So he decided to take action and get clear on WHAT he wanted and WHO he was.
And most importantly, he found his WHY! He actually started living the life he wanted!
Since then, he’s been my MISSION to help others do the same
When I listened back to the recording of this episode, it truly inspired me.
We cover a lot, so here are just a few highlights:…
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Apr 21, 2023
The Power of Being Real - Joel Lalgee
If you’re on LinkedIn you've very likely seen something my guest has written.
Joel Lalgee is the Founder of Headhunter media but many know him as that really down to earth on LinkedIn.
He’s the type of guy you’d see a picture of when you look up the word authenticity.
Yes, it’s a buzz word, but in this case, it fits!
Joel shares his story raw and unfiltered. From being bullied as a kid, to becoming a bully himself, to his exploitation with drugs with a crazy airport story, to mental health, to using LinkedIn as a form of therapy…both for himself AND for his followers.
Joel marches to beat of his own drum and believes one of the worst yet most common things is people care too much what other think about them.
He’s a rebel, maybe a bit of a rule-breaker, and I’m excited to hear his story, so let’s dive straight into the conversation.
Joel's Company Website:
headhuntermedia.com
Joel's LinkedIn Guide:
https://www.headhuntermedia.com/theinfluencer
LiveStream Headhunter…
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Apr 14, 2023
Mastering the Art of Self-Discipline with Steve Wohlenhaus
Steve Wohlenhaus is the Owner and CEO of Weatherology
Weatherology serves thousands of radio stations with content for their terrestrial and digital assets and has one of the most popular mobile weather apps!
If I were to describe Steve in a word it would be: Discipline
We take a stroll through his life and highlight the times his discipline led the path that he took
He shares what he calls the "walk in the desert" when he walked away from childhood friends that were starting to dabble in drugs
We learn how he got his start in broadcasting at 14 and how he became an entrepreneur at age 22
We talk about how his Dad was his best friend and mentor who gave him the building block of what he calls: Anatomy of Success (also the title of his book and podcast)
He shares his "Four Tenants of Equanimity"
Satisfying friendships and healthy relationships with family
Happy intimate relationships
Satisfying work
A commitment to health and wellbeing.
I met Steve through LinkedIn where he…
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Apr 8, 2023
Programming Our Mind and Thinking in Versions with Daniel Gray
Today’s guest is Daniel Gray, an enormously successful sales executive that leads enterprise sales for industry leaders including Deluxe Media, and previously The Hut Group, Amazon, Welocalize, and Lionbridge. On the show, Daniel opens up and shares how the worst thing that’s ever happened to him has been a catalyst for personal growth and development. We learn what he means when he says he was sleepwalking through life, and why he feels in the midst of a tectonic shift that is changing who he is on the inside. This awakening has changed his perspective and given him a newfound passion for understanding how and why he acts the way he does. Through this journey of self-discovery, Daniel has embraced some valuable life metaphors and lessons. We learn what he means when says our subconscious uses programs just like a computer, how thinking in terms of versions completely changed his approach to working on projects, and why he feels he’s been operating with split energy. Much of what…
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Mar 31, 2023
Insights From a Career in the NFL - Jedidiah Collins
Jedidiah Collins is the "Fullback of Finance." After a successful career in the NFL, he's on a mission to empower one million people to own their financial stories.
He’s an author, a speaker, a podcaster, and a teacher…his story is one of grit and determination.
There are 380,000 collegiate athletes, yet only 1% percent of them make it to a professional level.
Despite having success in college, Jed knew it would be challenging to make it as a pro.
But that didn't stop him.
It wasn't a smooth ride by any means, and he shares his story of getting cut over and over again before finally landing a starting role for the Super Bowl-defending New Orleans Saints.
Not only did he become a starter, he was even named to the Pro Bowl team.
Jed was part of what he calls the "Breakfast Club," when he would be one of the first people in the locker room learning and understanding what it takes to be a peak performer.
A consistent theme for Jed is he was able to steal success from each of…
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Mar 24, 2023
Why You Should Do The Crazy Thing With Will Pemble
In this episode, Will shared his experience and how the far-reaching consequences of trivial acts, and self-awareness have shaped his goals and mindset. and the positive effects of not being afraid to do crazy things.
Will is an avid learner and has earned certifications as a Stockbroker, Flight Instructor, Certified Product Manager, Technical Trainer, Commercial Pilot, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate, and Certified Professional Behavioural Analyst, I've invited Will here today to learn more about the methods and tools he's developed to achieve success and the techniques he continues to use to expand his life are all described, taught, and delivered in the many businesses, leadership, and peak performance workshops, seminars, and events Will delivers.
Tune in to get important insights on self-improvement!
What we discuss:
· Love of learning. (01:41)
· The power of reaching consequences of the trivial act. (3:30)…
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Mar 17, 2023
How to Tell Stories that Connect Emotionally with Marsha Shandur
London-born Marsha Shandur holds a superpower: the power of storytelling.
Marsha credits her love of storytelling to her late grandmother, whom she describes as unintentionally comedic. She regards her grandmother's last years as her grandmother's funniest years for her inadvertent mixing of fantasy and reality. Having been raised surrounded by stories, Marsha learned how to harness this talent and sought it out to achieve the power of persuasion, empathy, and connection.
In this episode, she walks us through what makes a good storyteller by coaching us on how to craft compelling stories and what our brain chemistry has to do with it. Marsha also explains how the universal catalyst for connection is stories, how to tell a great story, and the three essential parts to storytelling: voice over, montage, and action scenes.
She now runs Toronto's biggest storytelling show, True Stories (Told Live), and offers workshops to help you improve your storytelling on her site Yes Yes Marsha.…
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Mar 10, 2023
How To Make Emotions Work For You Instead Of Against You - Justin Bariso
Justin Bariso is the author of "EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence”
He writes weekly on the topic of emotional intelligence, with a focus on real-life examples and practical application. Over a million people a month read his Inc.com column, and his work has been published by TIME, Business Insider, and Forbes.
On the show, Justin shares how relocating to Germany led to him working with businesses to help create more empathic leaders. This created a fascination into the world of emotional intelligence, as he looked deeper and deeper into just how important it is.
He shares his journey becoming a writer on the subject, including how it ultimately evolved into his book.
We discuss findings from his research and everyday examples that illustrate what EQ actually looks like when applied in the real world.
He shares tips on how to make emotions work for you, instead of against you, including how to take feedback, how to hit the pause button at the right, and ev…
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Mar 3, 2023
How to Lead Through Change with Marché Pleshette
Change is one of the few constants in life, and yet we often fear and resist it. As humans, our brains are hardwired for what we're used to, and when something unexpected pops up, our brains are triggered to protect us from potential harm. Change is inevitable, however, and it can be overwhelming for both businesses and individuals. Are you ready to become an active participant in change? Join me on the latest episode of Insight Out where I sit down with Marché Pleshette. Marché is here to help equip us with the tools to turn uncertainty into opportunity through change and will share her vast knowledge in the world of leadership and communication. We will explore Marché's insights on how to embrace change and use it to our advantage. We'll discuss the three zones of change: status quo, disruption, and adoption. We'll also look at historical examples of how change has been used to innovate and level up.
Meet Marché Pleshette, Marché is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and leadersh…
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Feb 24, 2023
How to Show Up in a Fully Authentic Way with Amy Stanton
Amy Stanton is always been the driver type. The type of person that's always been a high- achiever. Whether it was her role as a Head of Marketing and Communications for NYC 2012 (for New York's Olympic bid), or is the Chief Marketing Officer at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, or even more recently as a Founder and CEO of her PR Agency Stanton & Company, Amy is always been badass!
After self-reflection, what she realized is how she showed up in her professional career is also how she showed up in her personal life. This led her to investigate the balance between masculine and feminine energy.
In this episode, we talk about themes from her Ted X Talk and her book The Feminine Revolution in which she challenges the idea the femininity is weak and she encourages women to redefine and embrace their feminine qualities as a source of power. Historically, to compete in a 'man's world', women have felt the need to exert more of their masculine energy like assertiveness and confidence.
Amy adv…
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Feb 17, 2023
The Evolution of Corporate Culture: Dan Lyons on the Past, Present, and Future of Work
Wealth distribution in corporate culture has a tremendous impact on the way we do business today, but oftentimes it is hard to pinpoint exactly when and how the changes began. From Henry Ford to Elon Musk, wealth distribution has been a driving force in how we interact with the business world. With the shrinking of the middle class and the seemingly endless wave of technology advancements, how did we get here? Join us this week as we interview Dan Lyons and explore the purpose of a corporation and the creation of prosperity and good jobs. You will hear Dan's unique perspective on the current state of business, technology, and the future, and uncover the secrets to success.
Dan Lyons is a New York Times bestselling author and prolific journalist, a TV producer and writer, a satirical novelist, and a brand strategist. Dan wrote about technology at Forbes and Newsweek. He is also the author of Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Startup Bubble and Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work M…
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Feb 10, 2023
How to Break Free From Limiting Beliefs with Doug Dane
Are you feeling stuck in life, like a pumpkin in a jar? You’re not alone. Many people suffer from a “mistaken identity”, not realizing their true potential or the power of their own dreams. This week on Insight Out, Doug Dane is here to show us how to use the Mistaken Identity Model to get self-discovery, freedom, and success. He's been able to beat the odds and find success in his own life, despite the trauma of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse he experienced as a child. He'll share how to break free from limiting beliefs to discover his true self and how he transformed his life, breaking free from the oppressive jar of his past and inspiring others to do the same. Through the stories of Gandhi, mentors, and books like Think and Grow Rich, Doug was inspired to take control of his life and find who he truly was. He faced his fears and story and through this, discovered his purpose. This journey taught him that everyone has a special gift and that one can change their story a…
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Feb 3, 2023
How to Leverage the Power of Community with Mark Schaefer
Are you looking to create an emotional connection with your customers? Have you ever considered the power of belonging to a brand? This week Mark Schaefer returned to Insight Out, to provide insights on how to create meaningful relationships with customers, and how this can lead to success. Mark was a young boy who felt isolated and alone at a new school. He tried out for the school play and found his place in the community, which ignited his confidence and personality. Through his research and experiences, Mark learned that mental health was an important megatrend in the world, and communities have the power to provide a sense of belonging and purpose. He wrote his latest book, “Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy”, Mark shares his research on the psychology of community, and how it can be used as an effective brand marketing strategy. He also highlights that most businesses miss the bigger opportunity to connect with customers on an emotion…
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Jan 27, 2023
Will ChatGPT Change the World with Cory Warfield
As the world of technology rapidly evolves, so do the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications. We are now on the cusp of an AI revolution that has the potential to revolutionize every aspect of our lives. But how do we use AI in a way that serves us, not at our detriment? In this episode, Cory Lopes-Warfield is back on Insight Out and he outlines the potential of AI and how to best utilize its capabilities.
Meet Cory Lopes-Warfield, Cory is a Linkedin influencer and has amassed nearly 500k followers on Linkedin. He has trained some of the other influencers on the platform and works with individuals looking to expand their influence on Linkedin. In addition, Cory is an early adopter expert of ChatGPT-3 and a leader in the tech world. Cory has been exploring the power of ChatGPT-3 and has seen its potential to revolutionize the way we work. He was enthralled by the possibilities of AI when he first encountered it, and he quickly realized its immense potential. Cory…
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Jan 20, 2023
Unlocking the Potential of AI and Web3 with Sam Kamani
Are you ready to use AI Productivity Boost to increase your productivity? This week Sam Kamani is back on Insight Out. Sam is the founder and host of - "Web3 with Sam Kamani Podcast”, and VP of Growth for Cookbook.dev, Author of the highly acclaimed Amazon Bestseller "The 30 Day Startup” and a serial entrepreneur and a frequent speaker at business events, Sam has advised both startups and established businesses in innovation and growth strategy.
In this episode, Sam and I will explore how AI is changing the way we interact with the world from soft skills to the singularity and the art industry. We will be discussing Web 3.0, AI, and the Turing Test. Learn how AI can revolutionize and increase productivity in many businesses. Sam gave an example of how artists had to migrate their style when photography was invented, and how it increased the whole art space. He concluded that AI will bring in so many more jobs that it won't be enough.
Tune in to discover the power of AI and its…
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Jan 13, 2023
7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Public Speaking - Ravi Rajani
Ravi Rajani is a storytelling coach, communication expert, and public speaker. His story starts at a young age as a dancer and actor. After a career in investment banking, he decided to go back to his roots and tap into his ability to perform through speaking.
Today, he delivers unforgettable training events, boot camps, and masterclasses to help elite consultants craft and deliver their signature stories in a way that connects and makes an impact.
What we discussed:
[01:27] - What are engineered scenarios, and why should we treat everything as a live performance?
[03:45] - The concept of the signature story and why it is so important
[05:35] - The DNA of a signature story
[08:07] - The SUMO method to create a signature story
[16:08] - How to cultivate magnetic energy?
[18:00] - Why should allow yourself to express yourself
[19:30] - How to express yourself
[22:14] - The benefits of hypnotherapy
[25:43] - What is story-selling?
[28:11] - Why we should be thinking about urgenc…
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Jan 7, 2023
Revolutionize the Way You do Branding with David Brier
Branding is the art of differentiation says my guest today David Brier. Shark Tank's Daymond John says "he’s brilliant with branding" and Grant Cardone says "he is a branding genius who will revolutionize the way you do branding."
Author of the book Brand Intervention, the title says it all. He’s not afraid to help companies realize they need a brand makeover to help make them stand out from the crowd.
An artist and designer at heart, David’s been in the branding biz for over 40 years and shares his wisdom and insights in this episode.
He has a passion for helping companies rise above the noise by giving them the guidance they need to stand out and be different!
Here's just a sample of some of the topics we cover:
The importance of thinking BIG!
The only thing week worse than weak coffee is weak branding
The role of storytelling in branding
Why it's important to own the revolution you are bringing into the world
Why we should think about branding like a blind date
Why…
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Dec 30, 2022
From Barista to Owner of Biggby Coffee: Lessons with Mike McFall
After starting as a barista in 1996 to becoming the co-founder, owner, and Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee, this week’s guest on Insight Out is Mike McFall, a growth-minded entrepreneur that believes in the power of self-awareness, positivity, and conscious capitalism as the core values of a successful business.
His book, Grind: A No-Bullshit Approach to Take Your Business from Concept to Cash Flow, focuses on the importance of revenue and practical ways to build cash flow in a budding company. He also explores his philosophy that business requires us to be aggressive and simultaneously self-aware.
In this episode, Mike and I discuss the road to becoming CEO of a successful corporation, why conscious capitalism and company culture are at the core of employee retention, why focus is a critical component in building a business, and more.
In this episode, we discuss:
The key lessons that sailing around the world at 16 taught Mike (3:40)
Mike’s journey as a Red Wings fan and the importan…
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Dec 23, 2022
How to Buy and Sell Online Businesses with Blake Hutchison
What keeps a digital business moving and thriving, and what makes it truly valuable?
Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, is joining me on this episode of Insight Out to break down his role at Flippa, his experience over the last 20 years, and the variables that influence the value of businesses in the market. He touches on the importance of looking at growth, average order value, refund rate, cost base, etc., when evaluating how much to buy and sell a business for and some patterns that have emerged over the last few years.
The team he leads at Flippa supports business owners in their exit or their introduction to possible new business ventures. In short, he helps them make an existing business their own and then, a little further down the road, understand how to optimize the organization financially and systemically!
In this episode, we discuss:
How Flippa works in terms of buying and selling (2:43)
Blake’s entrepreneurial journey and selling his business in 2015 (5:15)
How dat…
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Dec 16, 2022
Internal and External Communication with David JP Phillips
Just like every great recipe, captivating communication requires some spice! And who better to teach us that than world-renowned communication and public speaking expert, David JP Phillips?
David has spent his career researching and building a business on the art of communication and presentation, but his expertise goes beyond these practical skills that allow us to succeed in professional settings. He’s also dedicated to helping others apply these techniques on a personal level so that we can improve our relationships, exert control over our emotions, find our sense of happiness, and foster great empathy.
With his three widely-recognized TED Talks, “The Magical Science of Storytelling,” “How to Avoid Death by PowerPoint,” and “The 110 Techniques of Communication and Public Speaking,” he is reforming our understanding of communication and simultaneously eliminating antiquated notions about storytelling.
His journey is certainly one of dedication and perseverance,…
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Dec 9, 2022
The Secret to Getting Customers to Wait in Line For Your Products
Are you ready to use Key Person of Influence to get your business goals? This week's episode with New York Times bestselling author and leader of Dent Global, Daniel Priestley, has all the answers you need.
Daniel Priestley is a New York Times bestselling author and the leader of Dent Global, where he and his team develop entrepreneurs to stand out, scale up, and make a positive impact. 40,000 entrepreneurs have attended his workshops around the world, and over 3000 people have taken part in his accelerator programs. Needless to say, he's making his mark by helping others make their mark.
This is Daniel Priestley 's story...
Daniel Priestley was working at McDonald's when he met Randy, the franchisee. Randy encouraged Daniel to look into entrepreneurship, and Daniel began reading The Emyth. This book opened the door to entrepreneurship for Daniel and made him feel that it was something he could do. Daniel went on to write several books on the subject, including Key Person of Influence…
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Dec 2, 2022
How to Cash in on Your Signature Story - Andy Henriquez
Andy Henriquez, the founder of Master Storyteller Academy, is pure passion. High-energy, thought-provoking, and from the heart. Andy delivers unforgettable experiences and has dedicated his life to helping people make an impact through the lost art of storytelling.
Les Brown himself calls Andy "the great one." And for good reason. Andy entertains and empowers when he speaks.
On this show, we talk about the role that growing up with immigrant parents from Haiti had on who he is today, Andy's transformation (and what triggered it), and what lessons he learned from Les Brown. Andy also walks us through the framework to develop your signature story, which starts by looking at
1. The significant challenges in your life,
2. The defining moments in your life, and
3. Major transitions in your life.
Learn more from Andy:
http://www.masterstorytelleracademy.com/
https://andyhenriquez.com/
https://lesbrown.com/
Like on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/andyhenriquez
Follow on Instagra…
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Nov 25, 2022
The Power of Thinking Big - Vamsi Polimetla
When my friend Brenden Kumarasamy said I had to meet his business partner Vamsi Polimetla I jumped at the opportunity.
Brenden spoke glowingly about Vamsi and for good reason. Vamsi is both a student and a teacher. He has invested time, money, and hard work in improving himself by working with just about every personal growth legend on the planet. This care and attention to self-mastery have led him down the path to coach and mentor others to get the most out of their life.
Vamsi is on a mission to create more leaders in the world, and he does this by dismantling limiting beliefs and giving his clients the vision to think MUCH BIGGER than they ever have before!
Here are some insights shared in this episode:
Why should we schedule a time to ask parents deep questions?
Why do most people have Limiting beliefs and how can we fix this?
What are some things we can do on a daily basis to think bigger?
How to make a high-performance planning system
Learn more from Vamsi:
LinkedIn…
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Nov 18, 2022
LinkedIn Influencer Lorena Acosta on Standing Up for Your Core Values
In a world where women's voices are being silenced, Lorena Acosta uses her platform to speak out and fight for their rights, regardless of the personal cost.
Lorena Acosta is back on Insight Out, Lorena is a personal brand evangelist who has amassed over 1.7 million followers on LinkedIn and the founder of Be Busy Being Awesome, a company that helps leaders, founders, and business owners to digitalize their presence by becoming the voice in their industry. She is known for her authenticity and her no-nonsense approach to advice. Earlier this year, she decided to use her platform to speak out about the Supreme Court's decision to revoke women's reproductive rights. She has been met with both support and criticism, but she continues to use her voice to raise awareness and inspire action.
In our last episode, we talked about her journey as an influencer, a parent, and a sister. We talked about why she's so laser-focused on creating a legacy that she could be proud of. In this episode. w…
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Nov 11, 2022
Creating a Judgement-free Zone Around Mental Health - Alessandra Torresani
Having made her television debut at just 9 years old, Alessandra Torresani is well-known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory, Caprica, Arrested Development and Malcolm in the Middle. In our interview with Alessandra, she gets candid about navigating adult life as an actress after she was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 at the age of 22. Despite being discouraged from talking about her mental health openly, Alessandra realized the importance of encouraging stigma-free conversations about mental health after she decided to share her story.
She said, “I’m Alessandra Torresani, and I am bipolar. Who wants
to talk?” It turns out, a lot of people did. This “talk” kick-started
her advocacy to normalize talking about mental health issues, and she has since
started her own podcast, called EmotionAL
Support, where she discusses mental health with her guests.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Alexandra's childhood and her journey through misdiagnosis
- The importance that documenting bo…
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Nov 4, 2022
Time Management Myths
In a world where success is often defined by how much you can achieve in a day, Kris Ward helps people leverage their most valuable resource (TIME) to create successful lives that are rich with possibility.
Kris Ward is the founder of Win The Hour Win The Day, a productivity philosophy and book designed to help others leverage their most valuable resource - time. A self-proclaimed "time management junkie", Kris is the leading authority in building your business by building your team.
In this episode join me and Kris, we talk about her book designed to help people learn and make the most of their time. She talked about time management, building a team, finding the right people, systems, and the power of the tools. Kris also shared that her journey into the world of productivity was accelerated after her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. When she returned from caring for him, she realized that many people she knew were working too many hours and not living the life they wanted…
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Oct 28, 2022
What Life Will Look Like in 30 to 40 years
George J. Chanos is a lawyer and a former attorney general with both eyes on the future. His foresight led him to write the books Seize Your Destiny: A Roadmap to Success and Millennial Samurai: A Mindset for the 21st Century.
However, creating thought-provoking books isn’t his only talent. George has recently been hard at work on an NFT art project called People Reign.
In this episode, George shared his predictions for the future and his latest undertaking.
George talked about how his desire to help his daughter and his nephew navigate their futures led to the creation of his first book. He quickly came to the realization that his young relatives wouldn’t be experiencing the same world that he had been dealing with all his life. Their future looked different.
Determining what that entailed led him to create his second book.
George now believes that a technological tsunami is coming for all of us and the water is currently rising. Automation will make many jobs things of the pa…
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Oct 21, 2022
How Travis Brown Gained 90K Instagram Followers in 6 Weeks!
Travis Brown jumped up to 90,000 followers on Instagram in just six weeks, and he’s joining us on today’s Insight Out episode to give YOU the tools you need to make that happen on your own social media platform.
As we dive into how his hit idea Pod Decks came to fruition, media consumption, the pressure to create viral content, secrets to a great hook, and more, you’ll learn about his journey to his multitude of business endeavors, how he hopes to help fellow content creators, and get a peek into his own content creation process.
You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to hear about how the man who lived and breathed podcasts broadened his business and his audience!
Let’s Meet Our Guest
Travis Brown is a social media content creator, keynote speaker, and Social Boom coach who believes in helping creatives, entrepreneurs, and business-minded individuals of the world reach their audience and their goals. While his own social media content focuses on business and in…
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Oct 14, 2022
How to Go Viral with Brendan Kane
Brendan Kane is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the most influential minds of our time. He is the author of 1 Million Followers and Hook Point. He has helped the largest brands and celebrities in the world reverse engineer how to make content go viral.
In this episode, Brendan joins me to talk about what it takes to make content go viral. Brendan discusses how the world of content creation has changed in the last 20 years and how this change has impacted the way that we communicate. He also talks about how the algorithms that control the reach and distribution of our content are only concerned with retention, and how this impacts the way we should be creating content. Brendan provides examples of how this principle has played out in the success of some of his clients, including Ryan Serhant and Graham Stefan.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
What is the biggest mistake content creators are making that prevents them from rising above the noise?
What are…
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Oct 7, 2022
The Audacity to Dream Big - Aparna Mohla
Today’s guest is Aparna Mohla, one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met! When I first met her at SolarCity she was proceeded by her legendary reputation as the highest performing sales consultant in the company’s history. The records she set remain unbroken to this day yet she is incredibly humble and modest. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview in which we dive into her backstory, as that is the origin of who she is as a person. Originally from Mumbai India, Aparna shares how her life as a child helped to pave the way to make her the person she has become. Having loving and nurturing parents, but lacking what many would consider basic necessities like consistent water and electricity, Aparna always knew she could get more from life and her story reveals that her instincts were right. A master connector and relationship builder, Aparna is the type of person you will never forget once you meet. She has this incredible gift for winning over anyone she comes into contac…
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Sep 30, 2022
How to Reverse Engineer a Desired Outcome through Design - Ram Castillo
Ram Castillo is a Sydney-based design director, author, international speaker, and career director. His hit podcast, Giant Thinkers, has charted #3 on iTunes in more than 5 countries and currently has over 250,000 active listeners. Ram has been helping designers find employment for almost a decade. Now, he continues to mentor all kinds of creatives through systems such as the Lightning Bolt Method, inspiring and motivating them to successfully pursue their passions.
In this episode, Ram delves deep into his childhood and how he expressed his creativity from a young age using whatever resources he could find, including toilet paper rolls. We also discuss:
How the lens of design leads to better questioning
The importance of varied mentorship and how to find good mentors
The importance of decision-making
High-value vs. low-value activities
How fear is a false construct based on untested assumptions
Ram’s website: https://ramcastillo.com/
Giant Thinkers: https://gia…
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Sep 23, 2022
How to Develop Influencer Marketing Programs - Neal Schaffer
We are living in the Age of Influence.
After learning about my guest through fellow podcaster and friend Dan Nestle, I became deeply curious about how and why influence matters in today’s world. Neal Schaffer is the author of Age of Influence and for the last decade has become a globally recognized leader in the social media and digital marketing space. Having written multiple books on social media and networking, Neal is a leading voice.
His successful podcast, Maximize Your Social Influence dives into all things social and digital.
In this episode, we talk about themes from his latest book that help to illustrate the enormous power of influencer marketing.
We learn why word of mouth is still the currency that is most valuable and why social media plays a critical role in inciting it!
He shares why being a celebrity is no longer the type of influencer brands need to find customers. He talks about the value of finding a community and how even micro-influencers play a critical ro…
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Sep 16, 2022
Have A Big Vision and NEVER SETTLE! - Mario Armstrong
Mario Armstrong is Motivating people around the world to never settle.
He does this by inspiring the human spirit, teaching lessons
that matter, and uncovering new perspectives.
A two-time Emmy Award-winning talk show host and digital
lifestyle expert, Mario has been on NBC’s TODAY Show, CNN, NPR, Steve Harvey,
Inside Edition, Dr. Oz, and many more.
He's the host and creator of the Never
Settle Show, a web television series that teaches creators how to
monetize and market their passions while hustling mindfully.
He focuses on positivity, motivation, and tactical advice to
inspire people to take action in pursuing their personal and professional goals, dreams,
and passions.
He also has a podcast called Wake Up and Level Up to help kickstarts your day in
under 5 minutes with a jolt of inspiration, advice, and personal growth
formulas.
In this episode, we talk about his obsession with eyeglasses and
sneakers and how they’ve become a part of his personal brand, why he became an
a…
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Sep 9, 2022
How to Create Confidence in Your Life - Erika Cramer
The Queen of Confidence, Erika Cramer, shares her inspirational journey of trauma to triumph and reveals her "5 C's of Confidence" to create confidence in your life.
Bio:
Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence, is an international confidence coach and popular 5-star podcast host. The Cardi B of the personal development world, Erika is a full-flavored, spicy inspirational speaker, with a large dose of heart and humor. After surviving many traumatic experiences, from childhood sexual abuse, being in and out of the foster care system, car accidents, and a whole lot of loss, Erika is a beaming and beautiful example of how you can heal your personal story to transform trauma into triumph. Her mission is clear and she is unstoppable: Create a global, EMPOWERED community of women who want DEEP CONNECTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, and ENCOURAGEMENT to go for the life they desire.
You can learn more from Erika Cramer:
https://thequeenofconfidence.com/
Podcast: The Confidence Chronicles
The Confidence…
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Sep 2, 2022
The Common Traits of Millionaires - Jim Britt
Jim Britt, an internationally recognized keynote speaker and one of the world’s top 20 success coaches, is a true example of rags to riches. Believe it or not, this self-made millionaire and best selling-author started off by working at a gas station.
After seizing an opportunity for a business venture with only nine dollars in his pocket, Jim came out the other side with an eviction notice and not much profit. However, his life changed when one of his colleagues visited him and told him everything he was doing wrong when approaching prospective clients. Jim took his colleague's advice, and within 12 months he had hit his first million.
In this episode, Jim reveals:
What it takes to have a millionaire mindset
Two lessons that took Jim Britt from broke to a million dollars in 12 months
Lessons Jim (Britt) learned from working with Jim (Rohn)
What Tony Robbins was like before he was famous
How self-observation can transform your life
How to break away from core beliefs that…
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Aug 26, 2022
How to Break Patterns and Change Your Life with Scott Miller
How can we shift our thinking in order to break a pattern? And how can we take positive action to make transformative changes in our lives?
That’s the focus of Scott Miller’s new book, “Master Mentors Vol. 2.” It examines key insights from 30 of the world’s most transformational leadership thinkers – including Seth Godin, Susan Cain, General Stanley McChrystal and more – and provides simple steps to implement the same insights in your own life.
In today’s episode, Scott joins me to talk about the most valuable lessons he’s learned from his own mentor, the concept of transformational insight, the subtle nuances between self-worth, self-esteem and self-confidence, why vulnerability is a key element of leadership, and more.
“I think the power of transformation has the power for you to see yourself differently. It has the power for you to challenge your paradigm, your mindset, your belief system, to say, gosh, I always thought about gratitude in this way, but now I'm…
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Aug 19, 2022
5 Steps to Create a Life-changing Morning Routine - Glenn Lundy
What does it really take to change your life?
These days, Glenn Lundy is the CEO of the 800 Percent Club and is the founder and host of the Rise and Grind morning show. In less than two years, he’s produced 600 podcast episodes full of Motivation, Education, and Inspiration to help his listeners ditch their bad habits.
But it hasn’t always been so easy. Glenn was once kicked out of his own home, went bankrupt, and faced destitution. He had to learn how to change his life from the ground up.
In this episode, Glenn shares his struggles and how he picked himself back up at the lowest point of his life. He also explores why some people are stuck on “Someday Island,” and the five keys to building a life-changing morning routine.
Resources & Links
Glenn Lundy
Website – https://glennlundy.com
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGlennLundy/
Twitter – https://mobile.twitter.com/GlennBLundy/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennlundy
Youtube – http…
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Aug 12, 2022
Business Survival Skills During Change - Chris Do
Designer...
Entrepreneur...
Director...
YouTuber...
Teacher...
All of these words can describe my guest today, but
"teacher" is the one he says is the best fit at this point in his
life. Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO &
Chief Strategist of Blind, a brand strategy design consultancy, and the founder
of The Futur—an online education platform with the BIG mission of teaching 1
billion people how to make a living doing what they love…without losing their
soul in the process.
Over the years Chris has developed legions of followers across
social media platforms, and for good reason. He’s not afraid to speak his
mind, even when it may not be popular.
In this interview, we talk about how being a middle child to
immigrant parents played an influential role in who he has become.
He shares his insights about failure and rejection, and how his
life would be different without them.
And we talk about how he’s been able to help his company survive
through al…
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Aug 5, 2022
How to Become Known as an Authority - Mark Schaefer
Check out this week's episode of Insight Out with my guest Mark Schaefer!
One of my favorite episodes of Insight Out is my conversation with John Espirian. During that interview, he mentioned his mentor was a guy named Mark Schaefer.
Since I respect John so much, I decided to read Mark’s book Known, and invite him on the show. Fortunately for me (and you)…he said yes. This episode is our conversation.
Mark is a globally-recognized blogger, speaker, and author of seven best-selling books:
· Social Media Explained
· Return On Influence
· Born to Blog
· The Content Code
· The Tao of Twitter
· KNOWN: The Handbook for Building and Unleashing Your Personal Brand in the Digital Age,
· Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins
He is the co-host of The Marketing Companion, one of the top 10 marketing podcasts on Apple Podcasts.
He is in the Top 10 of the most r…
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Jul 29, 2022
How to Activate the Genius of Others - Liz Wiseman
Today’s guest is Liz Wiseman, author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. Liz has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals. A former executive at Oracle Corporation, over the course of 17 years, Liz was the Vice President of Oracle University and a global leader in Human Resource Development. Her management research and executive development firm The Wiseman Group is focused on developing leaders around the globe who can take on the world's toughest challenges. Her client list includes Apple, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter. As you will…
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Jul 22, 2022
How to Lead Teams From Anywhere - David Burkus
As the world is slowly reopening, companies are faced with a tough decision on how the workplace should look like. Should they bring their employees back to the offices, opt for hybrid models, or stick to remote work? Can they really manage to effectively lead teams from anywhere?
In this episode, Billy Saleebey speaks with David Burkus, a 5x best-selling author and one of the best business thinkers on the globe. His forward-thinking ideas and books have not only helped leaders and teams to optimize their potential but have also earned him the ‘Bruce Wayne of Management Thinkers’ title. His works have been featured in multiple media streams, including Bloomberg, CNN, BBC, The Wallstreet Journal, USAToday, NPR, and BusinessWeek. Burkus’ Ted Talk has had over 2 million views. He was also ranked on the Thinkers50 list as one of the World’s top business thought leaders.
David has never been afraid of challenging the status quo and all the conventional wisdom that exists out ther…
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Jul 15, 2022
How to Make the Decision to be Your Best Self - Mike Bayer
Mike Bayer, or Coach Mike as he is commonly called is not your typical personal development coach. Far from it.
With over 40 appearances on Dr. Phil, his New York Times best-selling book Best Self, and his just rebased book One Decision, Coach Mike brings emotion and authenticity you rarely see. Yes, authenticity is a buzzword these days, but Mike has made his life’s work to help people find their true self…or more precisely, their best-self.
And today he shares how he found his best self by helping others find theirs. He vulnerably shares what it was like to grow up not able to be himself which led to drug addiction as a young man.
We learn how this paved the way for him becoming sober, then having a career as a counselor and interventionist, and even helping celebrities and pop stars navigate rocky relationships.
He shares insights from his books and approach to coaching that will help anyone who wants to gain clarity on purpose and how to live the life you’re meant to live…
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Jul 8, 2022
Bob Burg (author of The Go-Giver) - How to Master the Art of Ultimate Influence (Encore Episode)
In this episode, Billy sits down with Bob Burg, author of a wealth of successful books on sales, marketing, and influence. Of his books, he calls one the cornerstone of his life’s work: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence.
They explore the themes he outlined in this insightful book, in addition to Bob’s primary framework: the Five Principles of Influence. If you’ve ever wanted to have more influence without resorting to manipulation, this conversation will guide you in the right direction.
Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years, he’s helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams communicate their value more effectively, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals.
Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the pl…
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Jun 19, 2022
Inside the Mind of Alex Hormozi
Is there really a secret to success?
Entrepreneur Alex Hormozi learned a lot of lessons on his way to making $100 million in sales – and now he helps other business owners figure out how to do the same.
In this week’s episode, we explore the top takeaways from Alex’s success. Brenden talks about how his path first crossed Alex’s, shares his experience in a recent collaboration, and explores why haters may be a good benchmark of progress.
“If you wanna help 10,000 people, you get used to the idea that four or five hundred people are gonna hate your guts for no reason other than you being you. Because remember, nobody is booing nobodies. So if you're somebody, it means people are gonna start booing you.” – Brenden (03:39)
We also analyze some of the key insights Brenden learned from Alex’s rise to the top, and talk about the simple three-pronged approach to success that built Alex’s brand into an empire.
“That’s the key – when we start to bring emotion into…
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Jun 10, 2022
How to Use Successful People as a Guide
Growing is what life is all about and growth comes not just from your own experiences but they can come from other people’s experiences too, be open to learning as the world around you has many life lessons to teach.
It's another week of Insight Out with Billy Samoa and Brenden Kumarasamy! In this episode, we outline what other people are doing, what mistakes and pain they've done leading up to where they are today, what is the DNA of their success, and we will go over how to learn from other people's life experiences, how to learn from their characteristics, that we can use to guide ourselves and to recognize further the process behind success, to be the best version of yourself today that you can be.
There is only so much you can do and learn on your own. If you want to improve in any area, learn from other people's life experiences, and focus on the mistakes not only on greatness, Tune in for more valuable insights and lessons!
In This Episode
Introduction (00:01)
How to guide y…
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Jun 3, 2022
How to Keep Expanding Your Knowledge
We all learn differently, some people learn from the groups and some people learn by themselves.
In this episode, you’ll learn more about the different types of learning, how to learn differently, and what you can do to change what you are doing right now, and pick the direction you want to go and see which one works best for you in business and in life!
Tune in and let's get learning!
In This Episode
How to learn differently. (01:23)
How did Brenden come up with all the insights he accumulated. (02:52)
How to find a podcast that's effective for you. (05:30)
How to make sure you are sustainability learning. (10:22)
Valuable Insights
Listening to podcasts can accumulate more knowledge. (01:40)
Triple down on the medium of learning, that is the most exciting for you. (03:47)
Choose the host really well because they are the creator of the content and select all the information, which is more important in any type of podcast. (08:50)
You need to try different things to fig…
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May 27, 2022
What is the Wheel of Life Assessment
In this episode, we will go into the concept of the wheel of life, explore the areas of life and talk through about what we can do to make meaningful changes in our health, relationships, learning, career, finances, adventure, and spiritual contributions.
Tune in today to get more value from the wheel of life!
VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:
The concept of the wheel of life. (02:00)
The guide to making adjustments in your life. (05:27)
What we can do to make meaningful changes in our life. (08:43)
The value of learning from other people’s lives. (10:17)
The areas of life to focus on. (14:41)
The great analogy about life’s purpose of Ed Mylett. (16:04)
How to apply the principles that we’ve mastered in the areas of our life.(17:35)
NOTABLE QUOTES:
“ Life is a constant journey of learning.” (03:09)
“ There's always adjustments that we can make that we're comfortable with at the moment.” (13:25)
“ You are your own teacher ” (17:49)
“ Remember to celebrat…
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May 20, 2022
The Mind of a Visionary Thinker with Dr. Mark Goulston
Are you ready to start being a visionary thinker?
In this episode, Dr.Mark Goulston and I talked about surgical empathy, which is a process for unlocking people from destructive behaviors, As well as coping (instead of healing), life patterns, purpose, and shared his greatest accomplishments and leave applicable advice if you want to do something meaningful.
Dr. Mark Goulston is a special advisor to founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, has trained FBI Hostage Negotiators, And one of the world’s outstanding thought leaders on empathic listening and so much more. He is the author of the world's top book on listening, “Just Listen – Discover the Secret to Getting Through to Absolutely Anyone.”
Tune in and Learn to be a visionary thinker and how to make your dreams come true.
VALUABLE INSIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS:
Learning the origin stories and how people became the human being they are today. (01:20)
How helpful is reaching out to suicidal patients. (12:50)
Listening into people's m…
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May 13, 2022
Why You Should Do The Crazy Thing
Why You Should Do the Crazy Thing - With Will Pemble
In this episode, Will shared his experience and how the far-reaching consequences of trivial acts, and self-awareness have shaped his goals and mindset. and the positive effects of not being afraid to do the crazy thing.
Will is an avid learner and has earned certifications as a Stockbroker, Flight Instructor, Certified Product Manager, Technical Trainer, Commercial Pilot, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Cisco Certified Network Associate, and Certified Professional Behavioural Analyst, I've invited Will here today to learn more about the methods and tools he's developed to achieve success and the techniques he continues to use to expand his life are all described, taught, and delivered in the many businesses, leadership, and peak performance workshops, seminars, and events Will delivers.
Tune in to get important insights on self-improvement!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:41] - Love of learning.
[03:30] - The power of reaching conseq…
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Mar 14, 2022
How to Decide How You Want to Make an Impact
When asked about the secret to his success and the world-changing impact of his work, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom shared the three simple questions he used to guide his journey:
What do you love to do?
What are you good at?
Does the world need it?
In this week’s episode, we analyze these questions and explore the process behind deciding how you want to make an impact.
“It's really difficult to predict what someone wants to do in life and how they actually end up making an impact. … But the key is, as we learn more, little bit, little bit more about ourselves and we keep that top priority, we’re eventually able to connect the dots based on those three questions.”
But must your three answers always line up? Can you make an impact with a passion you’re good at, but that the world doesn’t need?
“If you are missing one of the three ingredients, it falls apart. And I think it happens a lot, though, where we're passionate about something and we might even…
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Mar 7, 2022
The Magic of Saying No
When was the last time you said no?
In this week’s episode, we explore why saying no can be so difficult – and how “no” can positively impact our lives.
“One side of the aisle is like, ‘Every opportunity, you just gotta bite your teeth into it.’ And the other side is like Warren Buffet who goes, ‘Well, the only thing that's made me successful in life was saying no to 99% of people and things.’ So who do we listen to?” – Brenden
We also talk about why most of us default to saying no, and the fascinating sociological principles behind “yes.”
“Our brains are still wired for survival. So what is the best way to survive, to cooperate, to live up to the expectations of other people to listen? What other people tell you to do, whether you agree with it or not.” – Brenden
As we analyze why it’s so difficult to say no and the art of declining, we also talk about an important framework to help chronic “yes”-ers unlock the magic of “no”:
Practice say…
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Feb 28, 2022
What Are the Thought Leaders of Tomorrow Working on Today?
What were athletes like Shaq and Derek Jeter doing as kids to prepare for their future all-star careers?
What first steps did performers like David Bowie and scientists like Stephen Hawking take to start changing the world – and what can we learn from them in our own thought leadership journeys?
In this week’s episode, we explore the makings of a successful thought leader, and discuss what you can start doing now to become a more effective thought leader.
“If you have the best ideas, but you don't actually spend the time to think strategically about how to share those ideas, no one will actually hear them. And if nobody hears them, you won't actually be able to make the impact that you would have liked to.” – Brenden
We also talk about the importance of learning from old-school thought leaders like Jim Rohn and Bob Burg, especially when it comes to strengthening our personal brands, and how contemporary thought leaders like Lewis Howes and Jay Shetty are changing the game…
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Feb 21, 2022
The Power of Asking Questions
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Feb 16, 2022
How to Study Thought Leaders
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Feb 7, 2022
Insights from AngelList Co-Founder Naval Ravikant
Brenden and Billy discuss some of the most powerful insights shared by Naval Ravikant, including:
- How to decide where to spend your time
- Long game vs short game
- The insults to compliments paradigm
- What wealth buys you
- How we should think about leverage
- 4 kinds of luck
- The power of being extreme
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Jan 31, 2022
Inside The Mind of Adam Grant
Adam Grant is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who authored 5 books including Give and Take. He is recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers and Fortune’s 40 under 40. And today, Brenden and Billy dive deep inside the mind of Adam Grant. In this episode, you will learn how Adam impacts the lives of many and why Give and Take is in Brenden’s top 3 books!
Make sure to listen in today!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:56] - How Brenden knew about Adam’s book, Give and Take
[02:38] - How the book Give and Take changed Brenden
[06:35] - Actions by Adam Grant
[08:26] - Matchers, Givers, and Takers
[14:45] - How the book formed the decisions Brenden makes today
[17:51] - The Strategic Giver
[19:20] - The key takeaway to Give and Take
[21:23] - There are different levels to giving
[25:16] - How to give strategically
[26:52] - How to track your givers
[28:31] - Scott Harrison as a giver
[30:42] - Adam Grant as a timeless thought leader
[35:52] -…
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Jan 24, 2022
How To Network Like A Pro
We get introduced to people all the time and we know that networking is a great way to build relationships with people that can potentially become business partners, valuable friends, a mentor, and many others. But how exactly do we connect with the right people? That’s why in this episode, Brenden and Billy tackle relationship-building to help you learn how to network like a pro.
Tune in to get important insights on networking!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:32] - Why Brenden and Billy chose this topic
[02:29] - The analogy to relationship building
[03:50] - What to consider to pick the right people?
[05:23] - The metric to rank your top 10 people
[09:50] - Next steps after making your list
[10:06] - Progression is more important than perfection
[12:32] - Going deep instead of wide with your relationships
[15:20] - Making an insightful contribution to the conversation
[20:25] - How to ask for a referral without feeling like you’re being needy?
[22:31] - Examples on how to nurtu…
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Jan 17, 2022
How to Get One Million Followers - Brendan Kane
One million followers in 30 days…sounds crazy, right? Not if you’re my guest today. Brendan Kane is a growth hacker for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Katie Couric to name a few.
He got his start in the entertainment world and elevated to Vice President of Digital for Paramount Pictures. He is now the best-selling author of the book One Million Followers and just released his second book Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World
Highlights from our conversation:
What a "hook point" is and why it is so valuable to understand how to use them
How Taylor Swift turns fans into brand advocates
Why the testing is so vital (3 part testing equation)
Why we need to focus on pattern interruption in this noisy world
Misconceptions from his book
Characteristics of shareable content
Facebook as a market research tool
Why we shouldn't ignore emerging markets
Working with Katie Couric on over 200 celebrity interviews
You ca…
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Jan 10, 2022
How to Build a Loyal Community of Super Fans with Cat Shanu
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Jan 7, 2022
Seth Godin - Insights that Make Say WOW!
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Jan 3, 2022
Brenden Top Ten List
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Dec 31, 2021
How to Think of Crazy Ideas
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Dec 27, 2021
Why we Should Focus on One Thing
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Dec 24, 2021
How Tony Robins Reached Extraordinary Level of Success
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Dec 20, 2021
Why Morning Routines Suck
Do you have a morning routine? We’ve seen so many videos about people sharing morning routines that helped them achieve success, which may have left you thinking, “Maybe I have to do that?”. Will following someone else’s routine really help you on a day-to-day basis or is it just an overhyped trend that may not stick with you in the end? As an individual, you’ve got to figure out what’s right for you.
So in this episode, Brendan and Billy talk about the morning routines of some high performers, champions, and world-changers that you probably haven’t thought about. They talk about the realities of morning routines in a no-fluff-zone to give you insights on what you might be missing and give you tips to practically integrate what works for you in your own morning routine!
Tune in today to get your morning routine game on point!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[02:41] - What Brenden thinks about morning routines
[03:56] - Why Brenden has a mockery towards morning routines
[07:11] -…
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Dec 17, 2021
How to Create Your 10 Year Life Plan
How to Create Your 10 Year Life Plan
Think of the big picture. Think in decades, not in days. What is the vision you have for yourself in 10 years? If you don’t know it yet, then listening to this episode is a must! You will learn how to craft out a 10-year life plan that serves you, why it makes sense to create a blueprint you can follow, and the mistakes people often make when creating a plan. Brenden and Billy discussed all of these and more on this episode.
Tune in today so you can get started on thinking about your 1-decade life plan before 2022!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:16] - Topics Brenden and Billy will talk about
[02:36] - Why thinking big is powerful
[04:11] - How visualization can help you
[05:13] - Linear thinking vs. exponential thinking
[06:31] - Examples of linear thinking and exponential thinking
[08:25] - What is Mimetic theory
[10:22] - Conscious comparison
[11:01] - How to break out of linear thinking
[13:00] - Becoming more conscious about our decisions…
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Dec 13, 2021
How to Put Yourself Into a Category of One
How to Put Yourself Into a Category of One
Competition is everywhere and the best way to eliminate competition is to create your own category of one. Do you have what it takes to be a category of one? How do you effectively distinguish yourself from the rest? How do you navigate the blue ocean and find that unsolved problem nobody is paying attention to?
Brenden and Billy talk in-depth on how you can become a category of one. Brenden shared important insights from Tony Robbins who spoke at the event, Funnel Hacking with Russell Brunson. He shared key ideas from different people who are in a category of one and what you can apply to become one yourself.
Don’t miss the actionable steps you can apply in your life right away. Tune in today to learn more about this topic!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[02:13] - The Funnel Hacking Live event
[02:48] - Tony Robbins speaking at the event
[04:38] - Tony as a category of one
[06:47] - What it takes to be a world-changer
[10:41] - The cost of succes…
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Dec 10, 2021
Common Traits of the World Changers
World changers have done something so significant that the world is different as a result of them existing. You may already have someone in your head pop out when you think of a person who is a world changer. But why did you think about them in the first place?
What exactly are the traits that made them who they are? How did they spark a great change in people?
In another episode, Billy and Brenden have talked about “How To Learn From World Changers”, now they dive deep into each common trait that leaders have and the reasons that made them successful. They sift through each personality, contribution, idea, and way of thinking to find out how we can implement those traits into our habits and model a process that may also lead to our own success.
Stay tuned in this episode to pick up more than 5 traits you can implement and learn more from this topic!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:58] - First insight about the topic
[02:10] - About Warren Buffet
[02:33] - Mind tape recorder of an indivi…
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Dec 6, 2021
How to Learn from World Changers
How To Learn From World Changers
If you want to upgrade your knowledge, it’s easy to just read a book from a world-renowned author, or to binge watch informational videos from someone you look up to, and it’s also easy to learn from podcasts that provide the best value to people. But how can you effectively learn from famous world changers? In this episode, we dive deep into the steps on how you can digest and be able to make use of the information you have to make an impact in your life and the world.
Knowledge is power. It’s an asset that can never be taken away from you. So tune in today to learn more about this topic!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:55] - How to embrace knowledge from remarkable people
[02:38] - Brenden break down 3 steps you can do to learn effectively
[04:07] - Example of applying the 3 steps
[05:24] - How to go through the selections process?
[07:26] - What mediums can you use to digest information
[09:10] - How to make sure what you learn sticks
[10:18] - H…
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Dec 3, 2021
Why We Should Say Things that are Unpopular
Do you want to rise above the noise and find a way to stand out from the sea of content that is already out there? How can you differentiate yourself amongst others that are talking about the same things? Will voicing out an unpopular opinion help you?
People are bombarded with marketing messages every day. So in this episode, we discuss the unconventional ways to stand out and why there is value in talking about unpopular things, things that matter but aren’t talked about. We dive deep into how changing your messaging approach can help you build a brand and authority.
This episode provides valuable insights. Tune in today!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:11] - Why it's a good idea to say things that are unpopular
[05:34] - Saying things that are unpopular cuts through the noise
[08:46] - It needs to be non click baity
[10:12] - How Seth Godin is good example
[12:02] - Unpopular insights from companies that make them stand out
[14:18] - Popular people with unpopular ideas
[16:06] -…
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Nov 29, 2021
Newsletters for LinkedIn Creators Are Here!
John Espirian is known to be a “relentlessly helpful LinkedIn nerd” who is also the author of Content DNA. From his 10 years of being in the game, John specializes in content writing to help business leaders build a recognizable online presence and a memorable personal brand.
In this episode, John shares valuable insights about the new opportunities from the new feature that LinkedIn added. He discusses in-depth how you can leverage different types of content to improve your visibility on LinkedIn. He also shared content marketing ideas that you can use even if you’re new to content creation.
Tune in on your favorite podcast platform today!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:36] - What’s new in LinkedIn?
[02:14] - Why the opportunity may not be there forever?
[02:44] - The fatigue from overwhelming notifications
[03:57] - How to create a LinkedIn newsletter?
[05:19] - Why should you use LinkedIn newsletter?
[05:56] - Difference between long-form and short-form content
[08:48] - Wh…
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Nov 26, 2021
Navigating Relationships To Achieve Greater Success With Dimple Thakrar
Dimple Thakrar is a leading Executive Alignment Coach for high-level leaders including executives, corporations, and CEOs. She is renowned for her unique multidisciplinary approach and solution-oriented coaching style to help her clients navigate complicated relationships and emotional blocks so they can reach new heights of success.
In this episode, Dimple talks about her experience working with leaders, what common traits they have that make them part of the top 1%, and how relationships can make it or break it when it comes to their journey of fulfilling their mission. She also dives deep into the topics of quantum communication, high vibration, and personal healing in different ways.
This episode provides valuable insights that can also help you navigate your own life, relationships, and purpose. Tune in today!
WHAT WE DISCUSS:
[01:09] - Defining a world changer
[04:44] - Dimple’s childhood experience and journey
[07:54] - Why Dimple wrote her first book
[10:37] - Why people…
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Nov 22, 2021
How to Invent the Future with Vinod Khosla
How to Invent the Future with Vinod Khosla
Brenden and Billy discuss some of the key insights learned from Vinod Khosla, billionaire businessman and Co-Founder of Sun Microsystems.
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Nov 19, 2021
How Do you Find Your Mission
How To Find Your Mission
Brenden and Billy break down how to zero in on a fulfilling mission that will help set the course for your road to success.
Previously live
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Nov 15, 2021
The Art of Being More Interesting
The Art of Being More Interesting
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Nov 12, 2021
How to Maximize Impact at Live Events
How to Maximize Impact Attending Live Events
How can you get the most out of any live events you attend? Brenden and Billy talk
about strategies to help make the live events you attend a massive success!
Brenden just attended The Vault, an annual conference put on by a personal hero of
his, Patrick Bet-David. Fresh on his mind, he shares practical tips you can use to apply
next time you attend an in-person event.
What we discussed:
● [02:06] - Mistakes people usually make at live events
● [06:33] - Brenden shares about his first interaction with his business partner
Vamsi
● [09:06] - Mistakes that Brenden made at live events
● [10:41] - Brenden shares an incident from The Vault event
● [12:00] - Mistakes to avoid while introducing yourself in live events
● [14:21] - How to overcome social anxiety
● [18:11] - Brenden's framework for introducing yourself to others at a live event
● [19:42] - what anyone going to a live event can do to be strategic and very
thoughtful abou…
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Nov 8, 2021
How to Get 1.5 Million Followers on LinkedIn - Lorena Acosta
How to Get 1.5 Million Followers on LinkedIn - Lorena Acosta
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Nov 5, 2021
How to be a Start-up Founder with Steve Hoffman
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Nov 1, 2021
Elon Musk Secrets to Success
Elon Musk: Secrets to Success
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Brenden and Billy discuss some of the biggest reasons Elon Musk has reached such an astonishing level of success.
BIO:
Elon Musk is an entrepreneur and business magnate. He is the founder, CEO, and Chief Engineer at SpaceX; early-stage investor, CEO, and Product Architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; and co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI. A centibillionaire, Musk is one of the richest people in the world.
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Oct 29, 2021
The Gary Vee Effect
The Gary Vee Effect
He is a people’s person.
A marketing and sales genius and a brilliant businessman
He grew his dad’s company from 3 to $60 million in revenue.
He is Brenden’s inspiration to start content creation.
This episode is all about Gary Vaynerchuk—a Belarusian-American entrepreneur,
author, speaker, Internet personality, and co-founder of the restaurant reservation
software company Resy and Empathy Wines.
In this episode, Branden and Billy discuss how Gary Vee has been able to make such a
significant impact on so many people.
What we discussed:
● [02:07] - What does Gary Vee do to influence so many people
● [05:20] - Gary Vee’s sales and marketing skills
● [08:16] - Gary Vee in his beginning days
● [11:01] - Traits that made him successful
● [15:32] - Gary Vee as a great example of a pioneer
● [18:50] - Why Gary was more active on Twitter during his early career
● [24:40] - Some investments where he made wrong decisions
● [26:21] - Entrepreneurship…
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Oct 25, 2021
LinkedIn vs. YouTube
LinkedIn vs YouTube
There is no denying that social media platforms like LinkedIn or YouTube are a great
place for networking, building and growing your business, or making a career. But each
platform differs in the way it works, its type of audience and content, and the way people
engage with it. So both platforms don't necessarily have to work for you and your
business; you just need to figure out which platform is most effective.
In this episode, Brenden and Billy discuss the differences between LinkedIn and
YouTube. They talk about strategies for success on each platform and highlight the
benefits and challenges that exist on each platform.
What we discussed:
● [02:30] - Broad stroke differences between LinkedIn and YouTube
● [05:17] - Trendy content versus evergreen content
● [07:13] - Similarity between the two platforms
● [08:35] - How people consume content on both the platforms
● [11:37] - Comparing the community on both platforms.
● [14:00] - The difference in the…
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Oct 22, 2021
The Jeff Bezos Success Formula
The Jeff Bezos Success Formula
Brenden and Billy talk about how Jeff Bezos was able to take Amazon to such a
massive level of success. They explore the rise of the company from an online book
store to become one of the biggest and most influential companies of all time.
What we discussed:
● [02:16] - The regret minimization framework
● [05:09] - The early stage formation period of Amazon
● [06:31] - How was Amazon different from the other online stores that went
bankrupt
● [09:37] - Why is it better to start small and expand out than try to do everything all
at once
● [13:12] - How was Jeff able to be ten times faster, cheaper, and better than
others
● [15:38] - Why did Amazon take so long to reach profitability, and what did they do
to make it happen?
● [17:10] - The brand name played a significant piece in the success of AWS
● [20:00] - Why Jeff tried to buy Zappos for almost a decade until he was
successful
● [23:08] - The core philosophy of Amazon
● [26:10] - Th…
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Oct 18, 2021
How to Maximize Impact Attending Live Events
How to can you get the most out of any live events you attend? Brenden and Billy talk about strategies to help make the live events you attend a massive success!
Brenden just attended The Vault, an annual conference put on by a personal hero of his, Patrick Bet-David. Fresh on his mind, he shares practical tips can you use to apply next time you attend an in-person event.
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Oct 15, 2021
How to Create a Vision for Your Life
How to craft a compelling vision for your life. Brenden and Billy explore real-life examples of people who have done an exceptional job of creating a vision for their life.
How did they do it, What practical tips can you use to apply to your own life.
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Oct 11, 2021
How Chris Do is Changing the World
Brenden 🎤 Kumarasamy and Billy Samoa Saleebey discuss the magic of Chris Do to reveal how he has built a loyal following of superfans.
He is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, for the last 23 years he has been the CEO and Chief Strategist of motion design/brand consultancy Blind. He is also the founder of The Futur—an education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love.
His YouTube channel has over a million subscribers and his firm’s work has been recognized both nationally and internationally organizations such as the Emmy’s, Clio, Huffington Post, Webbie Awards,
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Oct 8, 2021
Startup Stories: Airbnb
Brenden and Billy discuss the story of Airbnb, founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia.
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Oct 4, 2021
Challenges of Being a Start-up Founder
Start-up junkie Brenden and Billy discuss the challenges of being a start-up founder, the traits that make a successful start-up leader, why some start-ups fail, how and who should be a founder, and more!
What we discussed:
[01:25] - When did Brenden become fascinated with start-ups
[02:07] - What is Brenden doing to study start-ups and start-up founders
[03:33] - Who and why should you start a business
[05:05] - The story of artist Russ
[06:04] - What is delusional self-belief?
[07:03] - An important trait of all successful founders
[08:00] - How do the founders navigate difficult conversations to get their vision?
[10:16] - Building a team from a start-up perspective
[16:14] - Brenden's advice to people wanting to be start-up founders
[18:14] - The average age of successful entrepreneurs
[22:29] - Copy and change other's ideas
[24:50] - The best business model is one's unique insights
[26:39] - Topics about start-ups Brenden wants to explore more
Valuable Insights:
Yo…
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Oct 1, 2021
How to Upgrade Your Network
How to Upgrade Your Network
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Sep 27, 2021
Deepdive Into the Book Zero to One by Peter Thiel
Deep-dive into the book Zero to One by Peter Thiel
In this episode, Billy and Brenden talk about Brenden's favorite book, Zero to One by Peter Thiel. They explored the chapters and topics in the book, why Brenden is so impressed with the book, the various rules and principles mentioned in it, valuable insights that Brenden took away from the book, and much more!
What we discussed:
[01:15] - What this episode is going to be about
[02:00] - What made Brenden read the book?
[03:16] - How does Brenden decide which book he is going to read?
[04:36] - The top three valuable takeaways from the book
[06:50] - Some concepts will change constantly
[07:37] - Why are most people not innovators?
[09:10] - The rules of society that you need to question
[11:27] - "Zigging when everyone is zagging."
[13:29] - Don't be limited by anything other than the laws of nature
[17:37] - The eccentric characters that most founders have
[18:32] - The ultimate goal of Gary Vaynerchuk
[21:57] - A bonu…
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Sep 24, 2021
Scott Harrison's Big Vision
Scott Harrison's Big Vision
In this episode, Brenden shares why Scott Harrison has played such an influential role in his life. Billy and Brenden also explore Principles from Scott's book, Thirst, Scott's big vision for his life, why Brenden is a big advocate of Scott's work and book, how nonprofits should promote themselves, etc.
What we discussed:
[01:33] - Why is Scott Brenden's hero?
[02:09] - How Scott changed Brenden's way of thinking
[03:20] - How did Brenden find out about Scott?
[05:13] - Scott's one hundred percent model
[07:26] - Valuable insights that Brenden got from Scott's book
[08:48] - Scott didn't talk just about his personal story
[09:42] - The story behind the $8 campaign.
[11:29] - The problems in the world that don't need nonprofits to solve
[13:51] - Brenden tells how he got to know about the book Thirst
[16:29] - Who should read the book
[17:32] - The contents of the book that standouts
[18:15] - The "we" languaging
[20:37] - Understand who your c…
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Sep 21, 2021
How to Scale a Coaching, Consulting, or Service-based Business to 7-Figures
How to Scale a Coaching, Consulting, or Service-based Business to 7-Figures
Brenden Kumarasamy and Billy Samoa Saleebey explore how to scale coaching, consulting, or service-based businesses to exceed 7-figures in annual revenue. They also discuss the case studies about the success stories of 7-figure business owners, the Power of Live Events, Sacrificial lamb, i.e., celebrating each customer you have, etc.
What we discussed:
[02:36] - The idea that our goals are already achieved by someone else
[03:26] - What is Brenden learning now
[04:18] - What Brenden learned from people running multi-million dollar businesses.
[06:34] - Richmond Dan's coaching programs
[07:58] - About the Sensei session
[10:32] - Why made Brenden join Richmond Dan's program?
[11:03] - The analogy of sacrificial lamb
[12:49] - Not everybody can be a part of Richmond's program
[14:13] - The psychology behind Richmond's program
[16:12] - The trick that Brenden took away from seven-figure businesses
[18:…
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Sep 17, 2021
How to Be A Thought Leader
How To Be A Thought Leader
Do you want to be a thought leader? If so, listen to this one! Brenden and Billy discuss what it takes to become a thought leader.
Today Billy and Brenden talk about what it takes to become a thought leader, defining what a thought leader is, and some of the principles that Brenden believes to be most important to become a thought leader.
What we discussed:
[03:40] - The thought leaders that stand out in Brenden’s mind
[05:50] - The concept of the smallest viable audience and Linchpin
[07:36] - Brenden’s thoughts on Malcolm Gladwell and Tim Ferriss
[09:02] - His thoughts on Angela Duckworth, Brené Brown
[13:02] - Understanding where your capacity is
[15:02] - What people are doing to develop their thought leadership
[20:33] - Best practices in which you can harness your thought leadership
[23:57] - What is a vision
[27:41] - Do not be afraid to create opinions
[28:25] - The willingness to create consistently
[30:11] - Holes in your idea
[33…
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Sep 14, 2021
The Future of Social Media
The Future of Social Media
Brenden and Billy discuss the current landscape of social media and consider how it will evolve in the future. They also explore interesting ways through which we can spot trends, the future of social media, the method that Gary V uses to spot trends, and much more.
What we discussed:
[02:13] - The future of social media
[03:47] - How to predict trends
[06:14] - Why do Instagram reels have so much organic reach?
[08:10] - Who should we pay attention to for spotting social media trends
[10:33] - What Brenden thinks Gary V is paying attention to
[11:14] - A good way to spot trends is to focus on the younger generation
[14:46] - Brenden's advice to the listeners
[16:23] - Being active on social media versus owning your platform
[22:14] - How Gary V can spot trends
[23:44] - How should we divide our time on social media platforms?
[28:58] - The biggest upcoming changes on social media
[32:48] - Practical ways for people to find an audience before ot…
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Sep 11, 2021
The Greatness of Lewis Howes
Brenden shares how he became a loyal student and fan of Lewis Howes and breaks down why he sees him as one of the most influential people in his life.
He tells Lewis' story from age twelve onward and shares how he used his vision to reach such a remarkable level of success.
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Sep 7, 2021
Why Live Streaming is Important
Brenden and Billy discuss why live streaming is such an important component of any content creator's creative arsenal.
Check out Brenden's YouTube Channel, MasterTalk: https://www.youtube.com/c/MasterTalks
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Sep 3, 2021
The Magic of Sharing Your Losses
Brenden and Billy explore why vulnerability and willingness to share your losses plays such a big role in influencing others.
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Aug 28, 2021
Why Seth Godin is Brenden's Hero
Why Seth Godin is Brenden's Hero
Brenden Kumarasamy is back in this episode with some amazing insights he has learned from his hero, Seth Godin.
Brenden is one of Seth Godin’s biggest fans. Before he dies, he wants to read Seth’s biography. And it’s no wonder because Seth isn’t afraid to take risks. His humor, brilliance, and gift for public speaking are inspiring. He’s an excellent facilitator who coaches entrepreneurs to master public speaking & share their ideas. He can also do karaoke in 8 different languages.
Seth’s goal is to simplify public speaking so much that the whole idea of Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) doesn't exist at all.
In the previous interviews with Billy, Brenden talked about his life and the art of public speaking. Today marks his third time on the show, where he shares with us the reason why Seth Godin is his hero, the valuable insights that he has gained from Seth, how Karaoke helped him with the pronunciation of different languages, f…
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Aug 20, 2021
Startup Survival Guide with Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)
Steve Hoffman—or Captain Hoff, as he’s known in Silicon Valley—is the CEO of Founders Spac. One of the world's leading startup incubators and accelerators, Founders Spac prepares entrepreneurs to avoid disastrous mistakes, surmount sizable obstacles, and master the skills necessary to make the right choices along their path to success.
Steve is also the author of the books Make Elephants Fly, Surviving a Startup, and The Five Forces. On this episode of INSIGHT LIVE, Captain Hoff returns to the show to share insights and important principles from his books.
Join Billy Samoa Saleebey and Brenden Kumarasamy as they dive deep into why over 90 percent of all new startups fail. They discuss the realities every entrepreneur has to confront while on their startup journey and the risks that they must face, in addition to offering advice for how to prevent these risks from stopping new entrepreneurs.
This is one you won't want to miss!
What we discuss with Steve
[03:06] - The best rea…
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Aug 13, 2021
How to Become a Genuine Influencer - Bob Burg
In this episode, I sit down with the author of the instant classic The Go-Giver, Bob Burg. Of his books, he calls one the cornerstone of his life's work: Adversaries into Allies: Master the Art of Ultimate Influence
We explore the themes he outlined in this insightful book, including the primary framework he shares...the Five Principles of Influence. If you've ever wanted to have more influence without having to manipulate this conversation will guide you in the right direction.
Bio:
Bob Burg shares how a subtle shift in focus is not only a more uplifting and fulfilling way of conducting business but the most financially profitable way, as well. For 30 years he’s helped companies, sales leaders, 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 has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including to…
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Aug 5, 2021
Why Anything is Possible
INSIGHT LIVE: Anything is Possible
Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk, a Youtube channel that helps people overcome the fear of public speaking so that they can use their voices to effectively communicate their ideas to the world.
Today, Brenden and Billy discuss Brenden's new kids' program, empathy, Billy's onboarding experience on Tesla, and Brenden's tips to public speakers.
What they discussed:
[01:46] - Why did Vamsi impress Brenden so much?
[05:41] - The challenge that Brenden finds with Billy
[06:05] - What are some of the criteria that Billy look for when he talks to people
[10:52] - The practical things Vamse and Brenden does with clients to open up possibilities
[13:15] - Brenden's kids' program
[15:07] - Billy's onboarding experience on Tesla
[19:12] - How does Billy apply his empathy skills to Podify
[22:19] - What makes Brenden excited to be on his own
[24:30] - The benefit of being an employee vs. entrepreneurship
[25:55] - Brenden's biggest th…
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Jul 29, 2021
David Meltzer on Why Receiving is the Most Important Thing (Encore Episode)
David Meltzer is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook.
And he’s quickly tracking towards his mission to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy!
As if that’s not enough, he’s the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.
Tune in to see him deliver what he delivers best: value.
What we discuss with David:
[03:34] - How he got involved with vibration and meditation
[05:48] - Why he was not happy and fulfilled even being financially sufficient
[07:00] - What a world just enough for me means
[08:57] - The lesson he learned from a lizard
[11:00] - The advantage we have today
[13:05] - The insight he got from his mom
[15:40] - The biggest adversaries that people…
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Jul 22, 2021
INSIGHT LIVE LAUNCHES: The Future of Clubhouse
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF CLUBHOUSE AND SOCIAL AUDIO?
Regular guest, Brenden Kumarasamy, breaks down why he believes the social audio platform Clubhouse is in danger of failing. Tune into this episode as Brenden and Billy break down the darker sides of social audio platforms, the concept of "Edutainment," herd mentality, and more.
In this episode, Brenden and Billy discuss:
[00:23] - What is a network startup
[01:30] - The second wave of social networking platforms
[03:00] - The danger of one-sided interaction within Clubhouse
[05:45] - What will happen once Clubhouse turns off the invite-only facility
[07:39] - Brenden's views on herd mentality on social audio
[09:40] - What the owners of SNS can do to minimize the reality of herd mentality
[14:09] - Where do the dangers of social audio lie
[19:55] - The two areas of content and "Edutainment"
[23:30] - How Clubhouse compares retention wise to other platforms
[26:00] - What will happen to Clubhouse when good moderators leave Clubhouse…
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Jul 14, 2021
7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Public Speaking - Ravi Rajani
7 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Public Speaking – Ravi Rajani
Ravi Rajani is a storytelling coach, communication expert, and public speaker. His story starts at a young age as a dancer and actor. After a career in investment banking, he decided to go back to his roots and tap into his ability to perform through speaking.
Today, he delivers unforgettable training events, boot camps, and masterclasses to help elite consultants craft and deliver their signature stories in a way that connects and makes an impact.
What we discussed:
[01:27] - What are engineered scenarios, and why should we treat everything as a live performance?
[03:45] - The concept of the signature story and why it is so important
[05:35] - The DNA of a signature story
[08:07] - The SUMO method to create a signature story
[16:08] - How to cultivate magnetic energy?
[18:00] - Why should allow yourself to express yourself
[19:30] - How to express yourself
[22:14] - The benefits of hypnotherapy
[25:…
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Jul 7, 2021
How to Reverse Engineer a Desired Outcome through Design - Ram Castillo
Ram Castillo is a Sydney-based design director, author, international speaker, and career director. His hit podcast, Giant Thinkers, has charted #3 on iTunes in more than 5 countries and currently has over 250,000 active listeners. Ram has been helping designers find employment for almost a decade. Now, he continues to mentor all kinds of creatives through systems such as the Lightning Bolt Method, inspiring and motivating them to successfully pursue their passions.
In this episode, Ram delves deep into his childhood and how he expressed his creativity from a young age using whatever resources he could find, including toilet paper rolls. We also discuss:
How the lens of design leads to better questioning
The importance of varied mentorship and how to find good mentors
The importance of decision-making
High value vs. low value activities
How fear is a false construct based on untested assumptions
Ram’s website: https://ramcastillo.com/
Giant Thinkers: https://gia…
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Jul 1, 2021
The Ultimate Life Transformation Story - Sean Michael Crane
At 23, Sean Michael Crane was sentenced to 7 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. With nothing positive to show for his life up to that point and a massive challenge looming he had a decision to make. Should he give up and let the rest of his life pass him by like the first 23 did or face his fears, fight through his pain and pursue the life he's always wanted.
From a small cement box he was able to take control of his life. In that cell he started to create the life of his dreams that he is able to live today.
He completely transformed his mentality, his routines, and the results he got in his life.
In this episode, he shares his inspiring transformation story.
You can learn more from Sean:
http://seanmichaelcrane.com/
His book: Prison of Your Own
Social Media:
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube Channel
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Jun 24, 2021
How to Create Confidence in Your Life - Erika Cramer
The Queen of Confidence, Erika Cramer, shares her inspirational journey of trauma to triumph and reveals her "5 C's of Confidence" to create confidence in your life.
Bio:
Erika Cramer, The Queen of Confidence, is an international confidence coach and popular 5 star podcast host. The Cardi B of the personal development world, Erika is a full-flavoured, spicy inspirational speaker, with a large dose of heart and humour. After surviving many traumatic experiences, from childhood sexual abuse, being in and out of the foster care system, car accidents and a whole lot of loss, Erika is a beaming and beautiful example of how you can heal your personal story to transform trauma into triumph. Her mission is clear and she is unstoppable: Create a global, EMPOWERED community of women who want DEEP CONNECTION, ACCOUNTABILITY, and ENCOURAGEMENT to go for the life they desire.
You can learn more from Erika:
https://thequeenofconfidence.com/
Podcast: The Confidence Chronicles
The Confidence Chr…
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Jun 16, 2021
Lessons From a Social Impact Entrepreneur - Tiffany Yu
Tiffany Yu is on a mission to increase intersectional disability representation and democratize visibility. She’s a social impact entrepreneur, disability advocate, 3x TEDx speaker, and even spoke at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.
At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father.
For 12 years she hid her disability and until finally, she decided to embrace it as her superpower. She Founded Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to amplify disabled voices.
She is also the host of Tiffany & Yu, the podcast.
She is a change agent focused on building and funding the things she wished existed when she was younger.
In this episode, we learn how she is helping to change the stigma surrounding disabilities by creating community and awareness. We also learn why disability origin stories are so powerful and why can hiding disability be harmful.
She shares her own personal story of facing chronic ex…
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Jun 10, 2021
Have A Big Vision and NEVER SETTLE! - Mario Armstrong
Mario Armstrong is Motivating people around the world to never settle.
He does this by inspiring the human spirit, teaching lessons that matter, and by uncovering new perspectives.
A two-time Emmy Award-winning talk show host and digital lifestyle expert, Mario has been on NBC’s TODAY Show, CNN, NPR, Steve Harvey, Inside Edition, Dr. Oz, and many more.
He's the host and creator of the Never Settle Show, a web television series that teaches creators how to monetize and market their passions while hustling mindfully.
He focuses on positivity, motivation, and tactical advice to inspire people to take action pursuing their personal and professional goals, dreams, and passions.
He also has a podcast called Wake Up and Level Up to help kickstarts your day in under 5 minutes with a jolt of inspiration, advice, and personal growth formulas.
In this episode, we talk about his obsession with eyeglasses and sneakers and how they’ve become a part of his personal brand, why he became an a…
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Jun 2, 2021
How to Cash in on Your Signature Story - Andy Henriquez
Andy Henriquez, the founder of Master Storyteller Academy, is pure passion. High-energy, thought-provoking, and from the heart. Andy delivers unforgettable experiences and has dedicated his life to helping people make an impact through the lost art of storytelling.
Les Brown himself calls Andy "the great one." And for good reason. Andy entertains and empowers when he speaks.
On this show, we talk about the role that growing up with immigrant parents from Haiti had on who he is today, Andy's transformation (and what triggered it), and what lessons he learned from Les Brown. Andy also walks us through the framework to develop your signature story, which starts by looking at
1. The significant challenges in your life,
2. The defining moments in your life, and
3. Major transitions in your life.
Learn more from Andy:
http://www.masterstorytelleracademy.com/
https://andyhenriquez.com/
https://lesbrown.com/
Like on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/andyhenriquez
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May 26, 2021
Why Mental Health Matters - Nidhi Tewari, LCSW
Nidhi Tewari obtained her Masters in Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), dedicating her career and life to helping children, adolescents, and adults who are survivors of trauma and those who struggle with anxiety. She is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) Certified Therapist with expertise in treating trauma and anxiety in children and adolescents, and in healing relational attachment wounds.
In our interview with Tewari, we discuss the impact being born to immigrant parents had, as well as the challenges she faced due to conflicting Indian and American norms.
She shares how her perfectionism and high achievement ultimately led to burnout. She found herself numbing through drinking and partying in college. After receiving a letter from her university stating she was at risk for losing her scholarship, she had a wake-up call. She visited her university’s counseling services, her first experience working…
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May 19, 2021
Creating a Judgment-free Zone Around Mental Health - Alessandra Torresani
Having made her television debut at just 9 years old, Alessandra Torresani is well-known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory, Caprica, Arrested Development and Malcolm in the Middle. In our interview with Alessandra, she gets candid about navigating adult life as an actress after she was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 at the age of 22. Despite being discouraged from talking about her mental health openly, Alessandra realized the importance of encouraging stigma-free conversations about mental health after she decided to share her story.
She said, “I’m Alessandra Torresani, and I am bipolar. Who wants to talk?” It turns out, a lot of people did. This “talk” kick-started her advocacy to normalize talking about mental health issues, and she has since started her own podcast, called EmotionAL Support, where she discusses mental health with her guests.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Alexandra's childhood and her journey through misdiagnosis
- The importance that documenting both…
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May 13, 2021
How to Clarify Your Brand Voice - Maranda Joiner
When you meet someone you immediately trust, that is rare. But that is what happened when I met Maranda Joiner. Like many of my recent guests, we connected through the power of Clubhouse! I instantly felt that I will always get honesty from her, which sadly isn’t as common in today’s world.
Maranda is a brand strategist and helps entrepreneurs find their purpose, clarify their brand voice, and connect to their audience.
Her brand new book, A Lot Alike, helps to shine a light to help stand you out from the crowd and to better connect to your audience through social media.
In this episode, we learn why branding is how you make people feel and marketing is how you convey your message, Maranda gives practical steps to have clarity of message, and we find out what she means when she said need to learn how how to dance with fear.
Learn more about Maranda:
https://www.marandajoiner.com/
Book: A Lot Alike
Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/marandajoiner/
https://www.facebook.com/…
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May 6, 2021
The Power of Thinking Big - Vamsi Polimetla
When my friend Brenden Kumarasamy said I had to meet his business partner Vamsi Polimetla I jumped at the opportunity.
Brenden spoke glowingly about Vamsi and for good reason. Vamsi is both a student and a teacher. He has invested time, money, and hard work improving himself by working with just about every personal growth legend on the planet. This care and attention to self-mastery has led him down the path to coach and mentor others to get the most out of their life.
Vamsi is on a mission to create more leaders in the world, and he does this by dismantling limiting beliefs and giving his clients the vision to think MUCH BIGGER than they ever have before!
Here are some insights shared in this episode:
Why should we schedule time to ask parents deep questions?
Why do most people have Limiting beliefs and how can we fix this?
What's are some things we can do on a daily basis to think bigger?
How to make a high-performance planning system
Learn more from Vamsi:
LinkedIn h…
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Apr 28, 2021
Chris Do on Business Survival Skills During Change
Designer...
Entrepreneur...
Director...
YouTuber...
Teacher...
All of these words can describe my guest today, but "teacher" is the one he says is the best fit at this point in his life. Chris Do is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO & Chief Strategist of Blind, a brand strategy design consultancy, and the founder of The Futur—an online education platform with the BIG mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love…without losing their soul in the process.
Over the years Chris has developed legions of followers across social media platforms, and for good reason. He’s not afraid to speak his mind, even when it may not be popular.
In this interview, we talk about how being a middle child to immigrant parents played an influential role in who he has become.
He shares his insights about failure and rejection, and how his life would be different without them.
And we talk about how he’s been able to help his company survive through al…
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Mar 26, 2021
How to Use Masculine Energy to Enhance Feminine Energy - Amy Stanton
Amy Stanton is always been the driver type. The type of person that's always been a high- achiever. Whether it was her role as a Head of Marketing and Communications for NYC 2012 (for New York's Olympic bid), or is the Chief Marketing Officer at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, or even more recently as a Founder and CEO of her PR Agency Stanton & Company, Amy is always been badass!
After self-reflection, what she realized is how she showed up in her professional career is also how she showed up in her personal life. This led her to investigate the balance between masculine and feminine energy.
In this episode, we talk about themes from her Ted X Talk and her book The Feminine Revolution in which she challenges the idea the femininity is weak and she encourages women to redefine and embrace their feminine qualities as a source of power. Historically, to compete in a 'man's world', women have felt the need to exert more of their masculine energy like assertiveness and confidence.
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Mar 6, 2021
How to Avoid Burnout - Dr. Yvonne Ator
Dr. Yvonne Ator is a physician, coach, facilitator, mom, and founder of Thriving Physicians and Thriving Idealist. She is a life-long learner and certified Personal and Executive Coach in positive psychology, Daring Way Facilitator, Dare to Lead Facilitator, and Unbeatable Mind Coach.
Yvonne has struggled with the pitfalls of being an overachiever. She shares that when living out of alignment with her ideals, she felt disconnected and resentful, which eventually led to burnout. Yvonne's own experiences help her give others tools like emotional resilience, mental toughness, and self-compassion, through her program, Thriving Idealists. She teaches physicians and mission-driven professionals sustainable skills to prevent compassion fatigue, disillusionment, and burnout to ensure that they can live life with purpose.
In this episode, we talk about Yvonne's own journey as a 3rd culture adult who was always pushed to be an over-achiever. She shares why Oprah is her personal hero, and…
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Feb 23, 2021
The Common Traits of Millionaires - Jim Britt
Jim Britt, an internationally recognized keynote speaker and one of the world’s top 20 success coaches, is a true example of rags to riches. Believe it or not, this self-made millionaire and best selling-author started off by working at a gas station.
After seizing an opportunity for a business venture with only nine dollars in his pocket, Jim came out the other side with an eviction notice and not much profit. However, his life changed when one of his colleagues visited him and told him everything he was doing wrong when approaching prospective clients. Jim took his colleague's advice, and within 12 months he had hit his first million.
In this episode, Jim reveals:
What it takes to have a millionaire mindset
Two lessons that took Jim Britt from broke to a million dollars in 12 months
Lessons Jim (Britt) learned from working with Jim (Rohn)
What Tony Robbins was like before he was famous
How self-observation can transform your life
How to break away from core beliefs tha…
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Feb 17, 2021
How We Should be Thinking About Money, Value, and Worth - Angie Cole
Angie Cole hates bios.
But she’s done quite a few cool things like coaching and mentoring at Untaming the Wild, graduating from 5 colleges, creating and contributing to countless projects and programs, and fulfilling her mission to help Responsible Renegades and Rebellious Rule Followers create a life that keeps them lit up and well-paid.
In this episode of the Insight Out Podcast, you’ll get to hear Angie explain:
What kinds of changes do you have to make on the inside in order to have your desired impact on the outside?
Her ‘why not’ mentality
How travel can give you perspective
Her motivation
The most common patterns that she sees in her clients
She also talks about listening to your instincts, balancing your energies, filling your worthy tank, countering your mean voice, and the importance of persistence.
Find Angie's writing, talks, and projects below:
Website:
untamingthewild.com
Email:
acole22@gmail.com
Social Media:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in…
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Feb 9, 2021
How to Make Data Actionable - Dr. Joe Perez
International keynote speaker Dr. Joe Perez shares how to make data actionable through impactful and memorable public speaking
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Jan 29, 2021
Mastering the Art of Communication - Brenden Kumarasamy
Brenden Kumarasamy wants to create a world where no one is scared of public speaking.
He is brilliant, funny, incredibly gifted with the art of public speaking, and advocates public speaking as a fantastical element to scale your great ideas. He's also on a mission to solve the problem of access to safe drinking water.
In this episode, we continue to interview Brenden Kumarasamy, an excellent speaker and facilitator who also coaches entrepreneurs to master public speaking & share their ideas.
In part one of our interview (https://insightoutshow.com/index.php/podcast/difficult-questions-you-should-be-asking-yourself-brenden-kumarasamy/), we talked about his life story and the insights that he's gained from being a student of some of the most prolific thought leaders of our time. In this episode, we tap into his superpower, which is Mastering the Art of Communication. We dissect what makes a great speaker and how they're able to clearly convey concepts and ideas in a way that makes an im…
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Jan 18, 2021
Inventors, Innovators, & Founders Oh My! Steve Hoffman
Steve Hoffman, or Captain Hoff as he’s known in Silicon Valley, is the Chairman & CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators. He’s also an angel investor, serial entrepreneur, and author of the award-winning book Make Elephants Fly.
His career began in Hollywood, producing over a hundred TV shows. He went on to pioneer interactive television with his venture-funded startup Spiderdance. and two other start-ups in the gaming space.
He’s now on a mission to educate and accelerate entrepreneurs on their journey.
You will hear his passion as we talk. His book blew me away and as I shared with him I can’t think of a better book for entrepreneurs getting started.
We cover a wide range of topics including a fascinating look at the brain tech of the future, why we forget innovations of the past, and why so many legendary inventors never got the fame and fortune you may expect.
Website: https://www.foundersspace.com/
Books: Make Elephants Fly, Su…
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Jan 11, 2021
How to Make the Decision to be Your Best Self - Mike Bayer
Mike Bayer, or Coach Mike as he is commonly called is not your typical personal development coach. Far from it.
With over 40 appearances on Dr. Phil, his New York Times best-selling book Best Self, and his just rebased book One Decision, Coach Mike brings emotion and authenticity you rarely see. Yes, authenticity is a buzzword these days, but Mike has made his life’s work to help people find their true self…or more precisely, their best-self.
And today he shares how he found his best self by helping others find theirs. He vulnerably shares what it was like to grow up not able to be himself which led to drug addiction as a young man.
We learn how this paved the way for him becoming sober, then having a career as a counselor and interventionist, and even helping celebrities and pop stars navigate rocky relationships.
He shares insights from his books and approach to coaching that will help anyone who wants to gain clarity on purpose and how to live the life you’re meant to live…
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Jan 4, 2021
How to Develop Influencer Marketing Programs - Neal Schaffer
We are living in the Age of Influence.
After learning about my guest through fellow podcaster and friend Dan Nestle, I became deeply curious about how and why influence matters in today’s world. Neal Schaffer is the author of Age of Influence and for the last decade has become a globally recognized leader in the social media and digital marketing space. Having written multiple books on social media and networking, Neal is a leading voice.
His successful podcast, Maximize Your Social Influence dives into all things social and digital.
In this episode, we talk about themes from his latest book that help to illustrate the enormous power of influencer marketing.
We learn why word of mouth is still the currency that is most valuable and why social media plays a critical role in inciting it!
He shares why being a celebrity is no longer the type of influencer brands need to find customers. He talks about the value of finding a community and how even micro-influencers play a critical ro…
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Dec 28, 2020
How to Become Known as an Authority with Mark Schaefer
Check out this week's episode of Insight Out with my guest Mark Schaefer!
One of my favorite episodes of Insight Out is my conversation with John Espirian. During that interview, he mentioned his mentor was a guy named Mark Schaefer.
Since I respect John so much, I decided to read Mark’s book Known, and invite him on the show. Fortunately for me (and you)…he said yes. This episode is our conversation.
Mark is a globally-recognized blogger, speaker, and author of seven best-selling books:
Social Media Explained
Return On Influence
Born to Blog
The Content Code
The Tao of Twitter
KNOWN: The Handbook for Building and Unleashing Your Personal Brand in the Digital Age,
Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins
He is the co-host of The Marketing Companion, one of the top 10 marketing podcasts on Apple Podcasts.
He is in the Top 10 of the most re-tweeted marketing authorities in the world and was listed as one of the Top 10 authorities on Social Selling by Forbes…
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Dec 22, 2020
How to Tell Stories that Connect Emotionally - Marsha Shandur
London-born Marsha Shandur holds a superpower: the power of storytelling.
Marsha credits her love of storytelling to her late grandmother, whom she describes as unintentionally comedic. She regards her grandmother's last years as her grandmother's funniest years for her inadvertent mixing of fantasy and reality. Having been raised surrounded by stories, Marsha learned how to harness this talent and sought it out to achieve the power of persuasion, empathy, and connection.
In this episode, she walks us through what makes a good storyteller by coaching us on how to craft compelling stories and what our brain chemistry has to do with it. Marsha also explains how the universal catalyst for connection is stories, how to tell a great story, and the three essential parts to storytelling: voice over, montage, and action scenes.
She now runs Toronto's biggest storytelling show, True Stories (Told Live), and offers workshops to help you improve your storytelling on her site Yes Yes Marsha.…
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Dec 14, 2020
Exploring the World of LinkedIn with Andy Foote
Even before I became active on LinkedIn I followed the work of my guest today.
There are countless LinkedIn trainers and experts, but I can’t think of any who have contributed as much as Andy Foote.
He’s been active, and I mean actually active, on the platform since 2008.
His website, Linkedinsights.com averages 50,000 visits per month, he manages 8 LinkedIn groups with more than 40,000 members, he’s the host of the podcast Foote Notes
Today we’ll learn about his journey as he shares his insights about LinkedIn, including:
His thoughts on many of the shortcuts people take
The inner workings of the mysterious algorithm
What content works and why
His LinkedIn wish list that he hopes will become a reality.
If you’re not yet active on LinkedIn this is will be a great introduction.
If you are active, this is your chance to hear from someone who studies how the platform works so that we can all benefit!
You can find Andy:
Andy's LinkedIn Profile
linkedin.com/in/andyfoot…
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Dec 7, 2020
The Power of Being Real - Joel Lalgee
If you’re on LinkedIn you've very likely seen something my guest has written.
Joel Lalgee is the Founder of Headhunter media but many know him as that really down to earth on LinkedIn.
He’s the type of guy you’d see a picture of when you look up the word authenticity.
Yes, it’s a buzz word, but in this case, it fits!
Joel shares his story raw and unfiltered. From being bullied as a kid, to becoming a bully himself, to his exploitation with drugs with a crazy airport story, to mental health, to using LinkedIn as a form of therapy…both for himself AND for his followers.
Joel marches to beat of his own drum and believes one of the worst yet most common things is people care too much what other think about them.
He’s a rebel, maybe a bit of a rule-breaker, and I’m excited to hear his story, so let’s dive straight into the conversation.
Joel's Company Website:
headhuntermedia.com
Joel's LinkedIn Guide:
https://www.headhuntermedia.com/theinfluencer
LiveStream Headhunte…
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Nov 30, 2020
Difficult Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself - Brenden Kumarasamy
When I met my guest today, I was blown away by his approach to life. What Brenden Kumarasamy lacks in years he makes up for in his ability to make an impact.
He does this through the knowledge and wisdom he's collected from a young age. While most of his peers consumed Netflix and had a party lifestyle, he veraciously listened to podcasts from people like Lewis Howes and Seth Godin.
He found his calling as a communication and public speaking expert when he realized there was no one like him who was giving away valuable lessons for free.
As you will hear, he honed this craft through a unique experience of speaking to business leaders from around the world in case competitions.
Brenden is one of those people you meet and quickly realize he has the "IT" factor and he’s destined to make his mark on the world.
We explored so much that I’ve broken his interview into two parts.
This one is all about the belief system and knowing how and why you are this planet.
At its core, Bren…
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Nov 23, 2020
How to Design A Life You Wouldn't Trade For Anything - Fraser Cameron
Do you want to lead a life you wouldn’t trade for anything? My guest today, Fraser Cameron, not only believes you should, he will show you how.
Since 2012 he has helped thousands reach elite performance with his videos, courses, challenges, and coaching.
He believes:
Happiness is LIVING your passions
Freedom is the ability to CHOOSE what, when, how, and with whom
FULFILLMENT is combining all of the above…
8 years ago he had “everything” - a house, family, material things... but at the same time he felt stuck.
What he realized is he was living someone else’s life, which made him grumpy with the people who mean the most to him.
So he decided to take action and get clear on WHAT he wanted and WHO he was.
And most importantly, he found his WHY! He actually started living the life he wanted!
Since then, he’s been my MISSION to help others do the same
When I listened back to the recording of this episode, it truly inspired me.
We cover a lot, so here are just a few highlights:…
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Nov 16, 2020
David Burkus - How to Lead Teams From Anywhere
As the world is slowly reopening, companies are faced with a tough decision on how the workplace should look like. Should they bring their employees back to the offices, opt for hybrid models, or stick to remote work? Can they really manage to effectively lead teams from anywhere?
In this episode, Billy Saleebey speaks with David Burkus, a 5x best-selling author and one of the best business thinkers on the globe. His forward-thinking ideas and books have not only helped leaders and teams to optimize their potential but have also earned him the ‘Bruce Wayne of Management Thinkers’ title. His works have been featured in multiple media streams, including Bloomberg, CNN, BBC, The Wallstreet Journal, USAToday, NPR, and BusinessWeek. Burkus’ Ted Talk has had over 2 million views. He was also ranked on the Thinkers50 list as one of the World’s top business thought leaders.
David has never been afraid of challenging the status quo and all the conventional wisdom that exists out ther…
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Nov 9, 2020
Does Your Brand Need an Intervention - David Brier
Branding is the art of differentiation says my guest today David Brier. Shark Tank's Daymond John says "he’s brilliant with branding" and Grant Cardone says "he is a branding genius who will revolutionize the way you do branding."
Author of the book Brand Intervention, the title says it all. He’s not afraid to help companies realize they need a brand makeover to help make them stand out from the crowd.
An artist and designer at heart, David’s been in the branding biz for over 40 years and shares his wisdom and insights in this episode.
He has a passion for helping companies rise above the noise by giving them the guidance they need to stand out and be different!
Here's just a sample of some of the topics we cover:
The importance of thinking BIG!
The only thing week worse than weak coffee is weak branding
The role of storytelling in branding
Why it's important to own the revolution you are bringing into the world
Why we should think about branding like a blind date
Why…
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Nov 2, 2020
How to Stand Out in a Noisy World - Brendan Kane
One million followers in 30 days…sounds crazy, right? Not if you’re my guest today. Brendan Kane is a growth hacker for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities like Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Katie Couric to name a few.
He got his start in the entertainment world and elevated to Vice President of Digital for Paramount Pictures. He is now the best-selling author of the book One Million Followers and just released his second book Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World
Highlights from our conversation:
What a "hook point" is and why it is so valuable to understand how to use them
How Taylor Swift turns fans into brand advocates
Why the testing is so vital (3 part testing equation)
Why we need to focus on pattern interruption in this noisy world
Misconceptions from his book
Characteristics of shareable content
Facebook as a market research tool
Why we shouldn't ignore emerging markets
Working with Katie Couric on over 200 celebrity interviews
You ca…
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Oct 26, 2020
How to Unleash Your Creative Spirit and Stand Out with Video - Alex B Sheridan
If you’re on LinkedIn as much as me you know that most of the video content is bland and boring. It lacks originality and doesn't stand out. My guest today, Alex B Sheridan, breaks the mold by putting out videos that entertain and educate at the same time. He uses storytelling, humor, and visuals to share valuable information that packs a punch.
He is literally a Linkedin Standup comedian and his company Impaxs helps entrepreneurs understand how to use content, specifically video content, to generate revenue.
Here’s what you can look forward to on this episode:
How to stand out from the crowd
Why he doesn't believe in having a plan B
How to unleash your creative spirit
Alex breakdowns his creative process step by step
Importance of being intentional and having clarity around your message
How to build a sales funnel to monetize video content
Where you can find Alex:
Website: https://impaxs.com/
Social Media:
LinkedIn: Alex B. Sheridan
Instagram: alex_b_sheridan
Tiktok: ale…
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Oct 19, 2020
How to Create your Brand with Content - John Espirian
After 54 episodes I can honestly say I’ve learned something from each guest. Today's guest, John Espirian, is as high up on the list in terms of valuable insights shared. My insight meter is broken but nearly everything he says packs an insight punch.
His book is called Content DNA, but it is about much more than content. It is about creating an identity…we hear the word brand thrown around all the time. His brand is his promise. And on this episode, we explore what that means:
How to create a memorable tagline or band message - hint: think musically
Building blocks of his Content DNA
Using a manifesto to set expectations
How to create a newsletter with double the average open rate
Tips for creating content
Number one secret for great copywriting
John's Website:
https://espirian.co.uk
Check-out John's LinkedIn Loser video series:
https://espirian.co.uk/linkedin-loser/
Get your copy of his book, Content DNA here:
https://espirian.co.uk/book/
Links and Resources
15:47…
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Oct 12, 2020
Practical Tips to Lead a More Mindful Life with Jay Abbasi
Mindfulness is NOT just for yogis, or so says my guest and close friend Jay Abbasi. Jay is the perfect ambassador for mindfulness because he doesn’t pretend to be anything he’s not. A native East Coaster and as authentic as they come, Jay transitioned away from corporate life to serve his mission to help individuals and businesses adopt a mindful practice that will lead to less stress, more focus, more resiliency, and happier lives. Jay’s got a knack for breaking down complex ideas in a way that makes them easy to understand. We cover a lot of ground in the episode and here are some highlights:
How Jay maintains a giver’s mindset despite being raised with the opposite programming
The neuroscience behind why mindfulness matters
Brain anatomy including some creative ways to remember each area
Our superpower when we think about mindfulness
Suggestions on how to avoid placing judgment on ourselves
How to effectively rewrite the programs running in our brains
Daily ritual…
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Oct 5, 2020
How to Unleash Your Inner Child with Jeff Harry
We’ve all heard we should channel our inner child. My guest today has made a career of helping people do just that.
Jeff Harry shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled while rediscovering how to play!
He’s worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, the NFL, Amazon, and Facebook to help them embrace play.
Let’s face it, most of us grow up and try to be something for someone. As Jeff puts it, we pretend to be important and take ourselves way too seriously.
This episode is all about how to put aside our boring adult self so we can unleash our inner child.
Highlights from the show:
Two defining stories from Jeff's childhood that helped to lay the foundation for the work he’s doing
Definition of what it means to play and the science and psychology behind why it's important.
Why adults forget to play
The importance of recognizing your own BS
Concepts from his workshops and breakdown play experiments an…
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Sep 28, 2020
How to Fearlessly Lead a Mission-Driven Company - Wei-Tai Kwok
This is Part 2 of my interview with Wei-Tai Kwok, a climate leader that has been honored with the Green Ring Award, the highest honor given by Al Gore himself for the work he has done with The Climate Reality Project. I was there in person when he got this award and it was amazing to watch. In Part 1 we talked a lot about the climate crisis and what companies and individuals can do to do their part. In this episode, we talk more about leadership. Wei-Tai has entrepreneurial roots, having started and led a successful advertising agency for 20 years prior to becoming a green tech executive for giants like SunTech.
On the show we discuss…
Categories he's looking at for his next role to help the climate crisis
Why vision casting is so important…especially for mission-driven organizations
Why he believes a good leader creates upward mobility for their teams and is responsible not just for their performance, but also for their growth
Why profitability is matters
Insights gained f…
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Sep 21, 2020
Why Receiving is the Most Important Thing - David Meltzer
David Meltzer is on a mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy!
He's a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook.
As if that’s not enough, he’s the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.
David is quickly tracking toward his mission by providing one thing really well…VALUE.
And as you’ll see in the episode, that is exactly what he delivers.
On the show we cover:
Why we should pay attention to the fact that everything vibrates
Why advice from people who love us may not be advice we should take
Why we should always vote for what we want, not what others want for us
David's insights about the power of receiving
5 daily practices that allow you to take contr…
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Sep 14, 2020
Special Best Of 50th Episode of Insight Out
This episode is a compilation of some of the best insights that have been shared during the first 50 episodes of Insight Out! I'm so grateful to everyone who's been a part of this journey, especially you...the listener. It really means a lot that you spend your most valuable resource, your time, to listen to this show. Thank you!
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Sep 7, 2020
Lessons From Working At Amazon - Daniel Gray
This is Part 2 of my interview with Daniel Gray.
If you missed Part 1, it was one of my favorite interviews because it made an impact on me personally and I often think about the concepts and how they apply to my own life. Dan’s had a ton of success as a sales executive, including time at Amazon Web Services. We talk a lot about the lessons he learned while at Amazon and other stops in his career.
Some Highlights from this Episode:
The power of customer obsession
His journey to find EQ as a leader
What it means to lead out and in front
The value of defining output goals and input activities
What Amazon uses instead of PowerPoint
The importance of being data-driven
Links and Resources:
00:02 " In God we trust, everything else brings me data"
24:47 "Data is a language and if you don't speak that language it's hard to become fluent"
43:05 Productive Sales Capacity
Learn more about Daniel Gray:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielgray/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/d…
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Aug 31, 2020
Connecting, Confidence, and Public Speaking - Aparna Mohla
Aparna Mohla is one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met! This is Part Two of my interview with her, and you’ll see why when you hear this episode. (Here is Part One of the interview)
We met while working together at SolarCity where she was legendary for being the highest performing sales consultant in the company’s history. She set the record for most sales in a year (246) which was never passed. She’s currently the Vice President of Corporate Partnerships at the amazing non-profit GivePower
Aparna is a master connecter, relationship builder, and incredible public speaker.
Here are some highlights from this episode:
Secrets to building relationships including what book she’s says is her “cheat sheet to connecting with people”
What controls life’s biggest decisions
How she turned getting pulled over by Border Patrol into a business development opportunity
Tips on how to captivate and emotionally engage with large audiences
How to use affirmations to build c…
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Aug 24, 2020
A Man of Great Discipline - Steve Wohlenhaus
Steve Wohlenhaus is the Owner and CEO of Weatherology
Weatherology serves thousands of radio stations with content for their terrestrial and digital assets and has one of the most popular mobile weather apps!
If I were to describe Steve in a word it would be: Discipline
We take a stroll through his life and highlight the times his discipline led the path that he took
He shares what he calls the "walk in the desert" when he walked away from childhood friends that were starting to dabble in drugs
We learn how he got his start in broadcasting at 14 and how he became an entrepreneur at age 22
We talk about how his Dad was his best friend and mentor who gave him the building block of what he calls: Anatomy of Success (also the title of his book and podcast)
He shares his "Four Tenants of Equanimity"
Satisfying friendships and healthy relationships with family
Happy intimate relationships
Satisfying work
A commitment to health and wellbeing.
I met Steve through LinkedIn where he i…
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Aug 17, 2020
5 Steps to Create a Life-changing Morning Routine - Glenn Lundy
Glenn Lundy is the CEO of the 800 Percent Club and is the founder and host of the Rise and
Grind morning show. He's produced 600 podcast episodes full of Motivation, Education, and Inspiration in less than two years to assist his listeners and viewers to get rid of their bad habits.
Glenn's undeniable success today can be attributed to his resilience. He's risen from being
kicked out of his own home, bankruptcy, and destitution to having a major impact
on the globe, especially through the automobile industry. He's helped over 40 dealerships countrywide achieve unparalleled development.
In this episode, we discover Glenn's struggles and recovery from the lowest point of his life. We also dive into the possibilities of why some people are stuck on "Someday Island" and the five stages when establishing a life-changing morning routine. Get ready to shift your
negative frequencies to positive and achieve your definition of success with Glenn's advice!
Links and Resources:
Connect With G…
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Aug 10, 2020
How to Build a Personal Brand - Lorena Acosta
On this episode, I interview the Lorena Acosta, a personal brand evangelist who has amassed over 1,749,556 followers on LinkedIn.
Her brand and business, Be Busy Being Awesome is rooted in her core values…
Respect, trust, and being human shine through in everything she does.
On the show, we learn about what she attributes her incredible success to:
She describes her unique perspective on being authentic, why consistency creates credibility, and the importance of knowing how to craft your message for your audience.
We discuss how she approaches her content strategy, why she believes content should be less about you and more about the audience, why she believes brands need to be more humanized, how she feels about the community she’s built, and when is the wrong time to start a personal brand.
Lorena is focused on leaving a legacy she can be proud of.
She vulnerably shares how the death of her only sister tremendously affected her and caused her to reflect on think what she’ll be r…
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Aug 3, 2020
Insights From a Career in the NFL - Jedidiah Collins
Jedidiah Collins is the "Fullback of Finance." After a successful career in the NFL, he's on a mission to empower one million people to own their financial stories.
He’s an author, a speaker, a podcaster and a teacher…his story is one of grit and determination.
There are 380,000 collegiate athletes , yet only 1% percent of them make it at a professional level.
Despite having success in college, Jed knew it would be challenging to make it as a pro.
But that didn't stop him.
It wasn't a smooth ride by any means, and he shares his story of getting cut over and over again before finally landing a starting role for the Super Bowl defending New Orlean's Saints.
Not only did he became a starter, he was even named to the Pro Bowl team.
Jed was a part of what he calls the "Breakfast Club," when he would be one of the first people in the locker room learning and understanding what it takes to be a peak performer.
A consistent theme for Jed is he was able steal success from each of…
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Jul 27, 2020
How to Create an Indestructible Mindset - Ike Ikokwu
Ike Ikokwu is a best selling author, speaker, and coach.
He helps his clients become fluent on the emotional language of money. Having made and lost millions he knows what it’s like to face adversity.
He understands how overcome the magnetic pull of limiting beliefs from the past, and has taken action to create a financially empowered life designed around purpose.
On the show, he walks us through 3 major life challenges he's faced and how each one gave birth to a new and improved version of himself.
We learn:
About a concept called the “Law the Lid “ which determines our level of effectiveness
The difference between “Human being” and “Human doing”
The importance of knowing the "inner game", which is our mindset, and "outer game", which is what the world sees
How to create an indestructible mindset for what you want to do in life
What 2 things most control our mindset
Why we should remember the Law of Failure
Why we absolutely must embrace the differences betwee…
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Jul 20, 2020
How to Protect Ourselves During Extreme Stress - Deb Lewis (part 2)
Part 2 of the interview with retired Army Colonel Deb Lewis
If you listened last week then you already know that Deb was part of the of the first graduating class of women at West Point. She commanded 3 US Army Corps of Engineer Districts during combat and was responsible for a $2.1 billion reconstruction program. She also worked on the Joint Staff Antiterrorism Office in the Pentagon during 9/11
In this episode we continue exploring how to handle stressful situations.
We talk about how to be prepared to defend ourselves when we are viewed as a threat, and learn how sometimes when we are in survival "fight or flight" mode we can also end up shutting down, ultimately stealing our potential.
Deb tells us why we should never mistake motion for action, why our breathing is so important when under extreme stress, and how we should respond and think about negativity.
To check out Deb's courses on how to handle stress go to:
https://www.mentallytoughwomen.com/billysamoa
https://withkoji.co…
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Jul 13, 2020
How to Use Stress to Your Advantage - Deb Lewis (part 1)
In this episode I interview Deb Lewis, 34 year Army veteran who rose to the ranking of Colonel. Throughout her life, Deb has been making history! She was part of the first-ever graduating class of women at West Point. After earning a Harvard MBA, Deb commanded 3 US Army Corps of Engineer Districts. In combat, she was responsible for a $2.1 billion reconstruction program. During 9/11 she worked on the Joint Staff Antiterrorism Office in the Pentagon.
Our focus in this episode is on her current mission - to help people confidently handle stressful situations.
Her business, Mentally Tough Women, provides tactical strategies, insights, and tools she’s learned the hard way…by being a pioneering woman in incredibly stressful situations. She’ll share these insights and how you can apply her techniques to not eliminate stress, but instead to handle it while making a positive impact on the world!
To check out Deb's courses on how to handle stress go to:
https://www.mentallytoughwomen…
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Jul 5, 2020
How Perspective Changes Our Ability to Handle Adversity with Jordan J. Mendoza
Jordan J. Mendoza is the host of the Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast, LinkedIn Influencer, and Sales & Marketing leader with 25+ years of experience.
On the show, Jordan shares a touching story of how his mother overcame the odds stacked against her in life by being born with only one lung. Her will to survive and ultimately raise a family taught him lessons and gave him the perspective of what facing real adversity means.
Jordan is a gifted storyteller and walks us through moments in his life that many would define as dealing with adversity, but he doesn’t.
We hear the story of how he was falsely identified as a criminal while on his way to school as a kid, and how a near-death accident caused him to ask the “what if” question had things gone differently.
Jordan explains how he charted his career in sales, leadership, and training. From his first job ever where he learned a tough lesson about how getting no’s equates to success, all the way to taking on a training leadership r…
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Jun 26, 2020
How to Make Emotions Work for You Instead of Against You with Justin Bariso
Justin Bariso is the author of "EQ Applied: The Real-World Guide to Emotional Intelligence”
He writes weekly on the topic of emotional intelligence, with a focus on real-life examples and practical application. Over a million people a month read his Inc.com column, and his work has been published by TIME, Business Insider, and Forbes.
On the show, Justin shares how relocating to Germany led to him working with businesses to help create more empathic leaders. This created a fascination into the world of emotional intelligence, as he looked deeper and deeper into just how important it is.
He shares his journey becoming a writer on the subject, including how it ultimately evolved into his book.
We discuss findings from his research and everyday examples that illustrate what EQ actually looks like when applied in the real world.
He shares tips on how to make emotions work for you, instead of against you, including how to take feedback, how to hit the pause button at the right, and e…
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Jun 18, 2020
Challenge Everything You Thought You Knew About Leadership with Marcia Daszko
Marcia Daszko is the author of the bestselling book Pivot Disrupt Transform; Turning Ideas Into Impact
She’s a thought-provoking and caring contrarian who asks provocative questions to challenge assumptions. She’s not afraid to stand up and ask why things are done in a certain way. Her belief…Just because something is common practice, doesn’t mean is it right!
She shares the story of why she started her consultancy practice after her two mentors passed away in the same year.
This led to an extremely successful journey in helping Fortune 500 companies examine their beliefs and practices held to see what should stay and what should go
As you’ll see Marcia’s catalyst for Strategic Change, Innovation, and Transformational Leadership.
Her approach is based on a theoretical foundation of management, not fads, and "best practices"!
You see why she thinks creating a Mission statement is a waste of time, how internal completion does more harm than good, and why she doesn’t beli…
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Jun 10, 2020
Becoming a Champion of Your Own Success with Donnie Boivin
This week's guest is Donnie Boivin, CEO of Success Champions, Host of the Success Champions Podcast, and Founder of the Badass Business Summit.
Donnie is as unfiltered, raw, and genuine as they come. He’s the real deal and an all-around badass!
A big believer that the answer is always mindset, Donnie helps people get out of their own way and become the champion of their own success.
On the show, he shares why he left a successful sales career when he had the realization he needed to quit living other people's dreams?
He explains the difference between playing NOT to lose vs. playing to win.
He also describes the difference between the employee mindset and entrepreneur mindset and gives advice on how to flip the script to become a business owner after being an employee.
If you know you’re getting in your own way and want to get unstuck, this episode is made for you!
You can find Donnie:
Websites:
https://donnieboivin.com/
https://successchampionnetworking.com/
Linkedin: https://…
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Jun 1, 2020
Why Movement is the Language of the Brain with Dr. Erik Reis
Dr. Erik Reis, CEO & Founder of SHIFT believes in "Prioritizing the Business of Health to Improve the Health of a Business"
While treating patients with neurological disorders and traumatic brain injuries Dr. Reis became obsessed with understanding the connection between our physicality and our brain.
As a neuroscience specialist, he sees the brain as limitless and calls it the final frontier for exploration.
On the show, he shares his journey and we discuss how movement is the key factor in our mental health and wellbeing. He even goes as far as to say that movement is the language of the brain.
We discuss how we can train our brain to work for instead of against us by using its efficiency to our advantage.
He gives tips on how to optimize workplace productivity, talks about why “gut health” is so critical, and dispels some myths about how and why habits are created.
A big believer in the role fundamentals, Dr. Reis shares exactly why sleep, nutrition, and movement are key…
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May 25, 2020
How to Launch a Startup in 30 Days with Sam Kamani
On this episode, I interview Sam Kamani, author of The 30 Day Startup and Co-Founder & CEO of ProductDone
If you are in any way involved with a startup this one is a must-listen. Sam breaks down the components of building a successful startup as well as the common mistakes he sees new founders make.
With two successful startups under his belt, Sam made the decision to give back to other founders by forming his company that specializes in helping quickly develop a minimally viable product, commonly known as an MVP.
With a belief that every unicorn starts with an MVP, Sam shares some of the ways he's able to rapidly deploy a go-to-market product. He talks about the value of testing, gathering feedback, and iterating to make improvements early in a company's life cycle.
He also shares why user engagement, not acquisition, is the result needed in today's noisy world. He explains that solving a problem may not be the only factor to consider when designing a product, and share how rigi…
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May 18, 2020
Hard Work, Empathy, and People First Leadership with Josh Roth
In this episode, we get to know Josh Roth, a sales leader who shares his journey from the frontlines to leading high performing teams.
Josh’s motto is "A river cuts through rock not with its power but with its persistence."
Having personally made over 100,000 cold calls in his career, Josh is not afraid of hard work, in fact, he embraces it. After being in the President’s Club year after year, he stepped into two VP of Sales roles where he built and managed teams to drive revenue and exceed quotas year over year.
On the show, we learn why Josh takes a people-first approach and fundamentally believes everyone should be managed differently.
Josh has many endearing qualities, and they shine through on the show. Despite his career success, he remains humble and grounded. He deeply believes in the power of empathy, in fact, he said empathy is his Why. Perhaps most endearing is his unwavering commitment to uphold a set of core values and a willingness to stand up for them. He has…
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May 11, 2020
How to Build a Thriving Coaching Business with Christine Teh
On this episode, we get to know Christine Teh, and learn about her entrepreneurial journey that is rooted in spirituality.
She shares her story of how she immigrated to the US from the Philippines at 20 years old, and how must of her life struggled to find true happiness in the 9-5 world.
it wasn’t until a spiritual awakening in 2016 that she began to find her true purpose, which is to help people take charge of their money by making smart financial decisions.
In a short time, she’s developed a thriving coaching business with raving fans. We learn about her journey taking the plunge to leave corporate life and began a new chapter.
She shares exactly how she did it, including walking us through how she started a financial blog and built a following on LinkedIn of nearly 50,000 people.
Christine attracts what she wants into her life and is a big believer in the power intuition and listening to instincts.
You can find Christine:
Website: https://www.tehfinancialcoachi…
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May 8, 2020
Treating Social Media Like A Science Experiment with Maayan Gordon
Today’s guest is Maayan Gordon, an incredibly successful social media influencer and entrepreneur that has amassed over 2.3 MILLION followers across multiple platforms, with over 2 million on TikTok alone.
On the show, she shares how she went from starving and homeless to create multiple successful businesses.
Always an overachiever, she faced inner doubt and hit a low point after dropping out of college and becoming homeless. But that didn’t stop her. She shares her journey step-by-step and you will hear exactly how she became the person she is today.
She provides tactical tips about how to use TikTok, why you should think about social media as a science experiment, why she believes in questioning everything, and what she means when she says making viral content is like making a full-court basketball shot.
You can find Maayan:
Website: https://www.maayangordonmedia.com/mastermind?r_done=1
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maayangordon/
Instagram: https://www.instagra…
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May 4, 2020
The Power of Continuous Improvement with Keith Champion
Today’s guest is Keith Champion, a 27-year automotive veteran that has worked for Tesla, Toyota, and now Lucid Motors. This episode is chalked full of valuable insights and stories from Keith’s career.
We discuss the principles of lean manufacturing, the brainchild of Toyota that has since become industry standard. Keith describes how he took to heart the core value of Kaizen, which means continuous improvement, when early in his career when he helped to make a process improvement when he was on front lines of the manufacturing floor.
He tells the story of his first day at Tesla before the factory even existed and how that experience stayed with him and helped to develop what he calls the blank page approach to problem-solving.
We learn the biggest insight he took from Elon Musk, why he believes done is better than perfect and what his boss means when he says “give me something to hate”
You can find Keith:
Website: https://www.lucidmotors.com/
Linkedin: https://www.lin…
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Apr 27, 2020
Love More and Give Without Expectations with Cory Warfield
Today’s guest is Cory Warfield, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Shedwool, an innovative cloud-based predictive scheduling platform for shift workers.
Cory spent 20 years in the restaurant business but has always had the entrepreneurial spirit. He shares how his own experience using clunky scheduling platforms inspired the formation of his company.
Cory openly shares his entrepreneurial journey as he reveals insights that are useful to anyone involved startups. Cory talks about the time he actually tore up a million-dollar check and shares why he believes you should avoid raising money. He also talks about why he suggests not offering service for free, and why finding the right team is critical.
Cory believes perfection is the enemy of progress and took action quickly when he started his company. He provides a play by play of that happened during the first year, including the unique way he found his Co-founder and how two accelerator programs ending up setting the company…
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Apr 10, 2020
How to Avoid Being a Management Mess with guest Scott J. Miller
Today’s guest is Scott J. Miller, Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership for the FranklinCovey Company, author of the best-selling books Management Mess to Leadership Success and Everyone Deserves a Great Manager, and host of the #1 leadership podcast On Leadership.
Scott is high-energy, unfiltered, and full of insights he’s gleaned throughout his life. Just as in his books, Scott is quick to use his own missteps and tendencies as examples of what not to do when it comes to leadership.
On the show, we learn how his boundless energy and ingenious ideas have actually created unintended friction as they often take his team off track and away from the top priorities.
He shares how he overcame this challenge, while also revealing the importance of checking his ego as a leader. Scott also shares why he views vulnerability as a leadership competency, tells us the reason he counts on those close to him to give blunt feedback about how he’s being perceived, and why he bel…
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Mar 31, 2020
How the World's Most Beloved Companies think about Customer Experience with David Fields
Today’s guest is David Fields, Co-founder & CEO of Wander, an innovative internet service provider startup. Prior to founding Wander, David spent much of his career in the investment and acquisition space. He worked with Michael Eisner and Bob Iger while at Disney and was the sole analyst on the Pixar acquisition. He spent 7 years as the Head of Acquisitions & Investments at The Tornante Company, a company started by Michael Eisner.
On the show, we learn what insights he gained while having proximity to these business titans. He counts Eisner as a personal mentor and shares many valuable learnings he picked from him. David shares why he values intellectual curiosity, why Walt Disney valued creativity more than anything else, and why Michael Eisner believes great brands are like a pointillist painting.
We also dive into his learnings as an entrepreneur, including where the most valuable feedback comes from, why putting money into something doesn’t correlate to the outcome, and…
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Mar 20, 2020
Living a Purposed-filled Life with David Reichbaum
David Reichbaum has led a life that has been largely defined by his service to others. After a trip abroad in high school, David gained a perspective that led to joining the Peace Corps and volunteering and working around the world. David was instrumental in the formation of the non-profit Give Power, an organization that provides electricity and clean water to developing countries. On the show, we learn how awareness led to David’s passion for volunteerism and service, why he believes in giving out of gratitude as opposed to obligation, and how a mind once expanded will never return. David’s unique perspective on living a purpose-filled life is refreshing and inspiring. If you’ve ever wanted to give more but wanted help getting started this episode could be just the spark you need. He gives tips on how to take action after gaining awareness, shares how before his interview he wrote the job description for his role leading GivePower, and how a conversation with Lyndon Rive, co-…
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Mar 8, 2020
Time Management is Really Self Management with Martin Wylie
Today’s guest is Martin Wylie, a high performing sales executive with endless wisdom. After an insanely successful run at Tesla and SolarCity, Martin now leads inside sales for SunRun, the largest residential solar installer in the US. What I love about Martin is his ability to breakdown concepts and ideas into bite-sized pieces. He makes them easy to understand and actionable. This episode is a perfect example. On the show, we discuss many topics, including servant leadership, stress and time management, how to create a winning team, and how to build the kind of culture that will yield the best results. A big believer in the power of consistency, discipline, and patience, Martin shares how when we have this combination we are able to do incredible things. Martin also reveals how his areas of opportunities have ultimately become his greatest strengths, and how momentum, or Big Mo as he calls it, has been his recipe for success.
Learn more about Martin Wylie:
Website: https://swich…
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Feb 25, 2020
Programming Our Mind and Thinking in Versions with Daniel Gray
Today’s guest is Daniel Gray, an enormously successful sales executive that leads enterprise sales for industry leaders including Deluxe Media, and previously The Hut Group, Amazon, Welocalize, and Lionbridge. On the show, Daniel opens up and shares how the worst thing that’s ever happened to him has been a catalyst for personal growth and development. We learn what he means when he says he was sleepwalking through life, and why he feels in the midst of a tectonic shift that is changing who he is on the inside. This awakening has changed his perspective and given him a newfound passion for understanding how and why he acts the way he does. Through this journey of self-discovery, Daniel has embraced some valuable life metaphors and lessons. We learn what he means when says our subconscious uses programs just like a computer, how thinking in terms of versions completely changed his approach to working on projects, and why he feels he’s been operating with split energy. Much of wha…
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Feb 13, 2020
Building a Referral-Based Business with Blake Maddox
Today’s guest is a personal mentor of mine, Blake Maddox. I first met Blake shortly after I started at SolarCity. To say he had a strong reputation is putting it lightly. We are talking legendary status. It was clear that he had established himself as a master in the art of building a referral-based business. So much so that he literally was tasked with creating a nationwide training program called "Growing Referral Orchards". Blake is a true master at planting referral seeds and his sales story is incredible. On the show, we cover a wide range of topics on effective sales techniques, including how to build genuine rapport, ask what he calls “uncovery” questions, build credibility, and close business. Blake’s approach does not include hard sales tactics or manipulation, but rather focuses on the art of establishing and building long-term relationships by making an authentic connection with his customers. Along the way, Blake emphasizes the value or finding mastery through pra…
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Feb 5, 2020
Success is Measured by Relationships with Networking Expert Dr. Bill Saleebey (also my Dad)
Today’s guest is Dr. Bill Saleebey. Yes, it's my father! Besides being an amazing father, Doc, as I call him, has led a life that many would be envious of. Not because he’s had a fancy title or insane financial success. Because he has led a life on his terms, one filled with genuine relationships and a schedule that’s allowed him to be healthy and joyful. My dad has had what he calls a “dual career” - on one side he’s been in sales for commercial relocation, and on the other, he’s been an author of 4 books, a college professor, and a speaker on the subject of business networking. On the show, we learn how he first found the world of networking and he provides many tactical tips to help anyone wanting to develop as a networker. His years of experience shine through as he offers so many golden nuggets that will both prevent networking mistakes and create positive networking habits. We also learn why after getting his PhD in educational psychology he decided to pursue…
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Jan 21, 2020
Awakening Your Purpose with Jonathan Budd
Today’s guest is the founder and CEO of Powur, Jonathan Budd. On the show, we learn how the success journey Jonathan has been on is by no means been linear. He shares how a deep sense of disconnection with himself caused by wounds early in life led to him living a gangster thug-type lifestyle at a very young age. It wasn’t until he had an awakening, while looking down the barrel of a gun at the age of 20, that his life started to change and he began to find a sense of purpose and direction. He found enormous success doing online marketing in the early days of Facebook advertising. By age 26 he had already earned $10,000,000, making him one of the fastest and youngest success stories in the history of direct sales. He then founded Empowered Entrepreneurs to teach others the principles of entrepreneurship and modern-day marketing. Ultimately, Jonathan decided to leave the online marketing space because it wasn’t providing fulfillment. He reveals how a life-changing experienc…
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Jan 16, 2020
Trust Your Gut and Stop Waiting for Permission with Steve Truitt
Today’s guest is the multihyphenate and multi-talented Steve Truitt. Steve has led one of the most fascinating lives of anyone I’ve met. He’s been a television host, radio personality, author, life coach, and trainer but what sets Steve apart are the experiences he's had along the way. From Landing an interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger for his book, to making the Dalai Lama laugh while interviewing him, to meeting 5 of the 12 people that have walked on the moon, to reporting live from a helicopter during the LA riots, Steve's stories are truly remarkable. Steve’s career in entertainment and journalism is only the beginning of what we discuss as We also dive into some of the challenges he's faced. He opens up about his long and painful divorce, vulnerably shares his regret for passing up an opportunity to be a TV news anchor, and talks about his challenges with his father and trying to live up to his expectations. Steve shares how growing up with physical challenges as a…
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Jan 7, 2020
The Power of Trust, Strategic Advisors, and Partnerships with Randy Bishop
Today’s guest is Randy Bishop, an entrepreneur with experience founding, running and scaling high-growth consumer and B2B businesses. He is currently the President and Co-founder of ContractSafe. We first met in 2010 at Verengo Solar, where he was the CEO. I absolutely loved my experience working at Verengo, largely due to the people-first culture he and co-founder Ken Button built, where the core values were not just words on a wall but felt and embraced throughout the company. In this episode, we discuss how his experience living abroad as a child and young adult played a role in shaping the person he has become. We learn how working at Intuit early in his career provided mentorship and leadership role models that he would influence how he would ultimately run his own companies. Randy shares how trust has played a central theme in his life and has proven to be a key component to his success both personally and professionally. Randy talks about his experience being a part of the…
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Dec 27, 2019
The Audacity to Dream Big - Aparna Mohla
Today’s guest is Aparna Mohla, one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met! When I first met her at SolarCity she was proceeded by her legendary reputation as the highest performing sales consultant in the company’s history. The records she set remain unbroken to this day yet she is incredibly humble and modest. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview in which we dive into her backstory, as that is the origin of who she is as a person. Originally from Mumbai India, Aparna shares how her life as a child helped to pave the way to make her the person she has become. Having loving and nurturing parents, but lacking what many would consider basic necessities like consistent water and electricity, Aparna always knew she could get more from life and her story reveals that her instincts were right. A master connector and relationship builder, Aparna is the type of person you will never forget once you meet. She has this incredible gift for winning over anyone she comes into contac…
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Dec 17, 2019
Being Part of the Climate Solution with Wei-Tai Kwok
Today’s guest is Wei-Tai Kwok, a green-tech executive and climate leader that has been honored with the Green Ring Award, the highest honor given by Al Gore himself for the work he has done with The Climate Reality Project. Wei-Tai has entrepreneurial roots, having started and led a successful advertising agency for 20 years. On the show, we learn what made him leave that company so he could start working companies that are combating climate change. Since making this transition over a decade ago, Wei-Tai has held executive-level roles for some of the biggest solar companies on the planet. But it doesn’t stop at work. Wei-Tai has taken action in his personal life as well, making changes to his home and lifestyle to become carbon neutral and spending most of his non-work hours co-leading the 700 person Bay Area chapter of The Climate Reality Project. His unwavering commitment to fight climate change is inspiring and I’m so glad he is able to share his story on Insight Out. Th…
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Dec 9, 2019
How to Activate the Genius of Others with Liz Wiseman
Today’s guest is Liz Wiseman, author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. Liz has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals. A former executive at Oracle Corporation, over the course of 17 years, Liz was the Vice President of Oracle University and a global leader in Human Resource Development. Her management research and executive development firm The Wiseman Group is focused on developing leaders around the globe who can take on the world's toughest challenges. Her client list includes Apple, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter. As you will…
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Dec 2, 2019
Intentional Leadership with Chris Maddox
Chris Maddox is an incredibly talented strategic executive that is one of the best leaders I've ever met. I was fortunate to work closely with Chris when we worked on the same team at SolarCity and then Tesla. We talk about how I went out of my way to recruit him on to my team because of his stellar reputation and proven track record. Chris is a born problem-solver with a gift when it comes to critically thinking about how to strategically approach just about anything. His smarts are only outmatched by his heart as he cares deeply about people and the human connection. I trust Chris as much as anyone I have ever worked with and I can't think of very many people who have as high a moral compass. His high level of integrity and set of core values shines through in everything he does. His teams love him, his peers adore him, and his leaders can't live without him. Trust me, I know this as well as anyone. I'm so impressed by Chris that he would be the first person I would hire if I…
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Nov 25, 2019
Don't Limit Yourself or Underestimate the Value You Bring - Travis Walker
Today’s guest is Travis Walker, a dynamic sales and business development leader with a track record of leading high performing teams. Travis has consistently created a reputation for himself at each company he’s worked for resulting in promotions to senior-level executive roles, ultimately giving him the responsibility of leading teams as large as a thousand people. A master recruiter and team builder, Travis is able to find the best people and help them reach levels of success they may not have realized was even possible. When we worked together at SolarCity and Tesla he and his teams consistently exceeded targets thanks to a strong belief in executing the fundamentals while building a culture where winning is contagious. On the show, Travis shares why after earning a Law degree he decided to take a career path away from the legal world, how his experience at a Jesuit university gave him a strong foundation based on compassion and morality, and why he believes you should never us…
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Nov 17, 2019
Building a Values-Based Relationship Organization with Love and Trust - Joley Michaelson
Today’s guest is Joley Michaelson, CEO of The Sun Company. I first met Joley at Verego Solar and then we worked closely together at SolarCity where she was the National Director of Sales. We quickly realized that our values are aligned and share so much in common. Joley is a bold and inspiring leader that has uncompromising ideals and values no matter what she sets off to do. As you will see in this show, Joley is a firm believer in avoiding what she calls value extraction at the expense of her employees, her customers, her shareholders, or even her vendors and that it can be a win-win for everyone involved if you are committed to the belief that you don’t need to win at the expense of someone losing. In many respects, Joley is a change agent, and is building her business is a way that others should take note. On the show, Joley shares why she has built a values-based relationship organization and why she believes aligning your values with your business is the most important…
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Nov 10, 2019
Tips on Career Advancement and Insights Into the World of Recruiting with Lacey Menchen
Today’s guest is Lacey Menchen, a Talent Acquisition executive with 15 years of high volume recruiting and leadership experience. I met Lacey almost 10 years ago when she helped to recruit the amazing sales teams we were building at Verengo Solar, and where she ultimately became head of Talent Acquisition. As you will see, Lacey is the perfect example of how to have career advancement, as she has a knack for being promoted over and over again. For the last five years, she was with SunRun, the largest residential solar installer in the United States. While there, she started as a Sr. Recruiter, was promoted numerous times, and left as the head of the entire Talent Acquisition department. Clearly, Lacey knows what it takes to move up within a company and I’m so excited for her to share her tips in this episode. On the show, Lacey shares how a job early in her career taught her to face rejection, motivate her team, and relentlessly recruit. She also reveals what discipline she h…
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Nov 6, 2019
Moneyball, Call Me Maybe, and Sales Insights with Mike Terry
This is a special bonus "Sales Insights" episode of Insight Out with my guest Mike Terry. As I mentioned in part 1 of my interview with Mike, he was one of my first mentors and I owe much of my early success in sales to him. Mike’s approach to sales has helped to make his teams reach incredible levels of success and I’m excited to share his ideas and insights in this episode. On the show, we learn what Mike means when he says most salespeople have too many Call Me Maybes, how the concepts from Moneyball could be applied to sales so that we start looking at metrics that make a bigger impact, and why having a follow-up plan is not just important, it’s often most critical indicator he looks at to determine the effectiveness of his salespeople. We also discuss the idea of being casually confident, how sales can be compared to dating, and why most CRMs have completely missed the mark and are designed the wrong way. We also explore why queue building correctly will deliver better p…
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Nov 3, 2019
Overriding Our Survival Instincts with Mike Terry
Today’s guest is Mike Terry, Founder & President of HomeLink. Mike was one of my first mentors in the solar industry and I owe much of my early success to his guidance and leadership. As you will see, Mike thinks about entrepreneurship, leadership, and life in a very unique way. He is a natural problem solver and usually comes up with creative solutions to make the companies he works for more productive and efficient. He is smart, funny, and incredibly direct. Mike is truly one of the most brilliant strategic thinkers I know. On the show, we learn what lesson he learned while he was a movie theatre manager that can be applied to all businesses, what two jobs he recommends to anyone, and why he feels we have to override how we hard-wired as a species to be successful as an entrepreneur. We also learn what Mike recommends cutting back on to be more successful, how a ride a Disneyland is a great metaphor for how we should manage our lives, and what daily activity he does to help hi…
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Oct 27, 2019
Chance Moments, Enthusiasm, and Riding the Highs and Lows of Life with Michael Mullen
Today’s guest is Michael Mullen, Co-Founder of GenRenew and one of the most energetic and enthusiastic leaders I have ever met. I’ve known Mikel for 10 years since my first days in the solar industry when he was a top performer at Verengo Solar. He has had enormous success in the renewable energy industry, helping build the company Roof Diagnostics before it was sold to NRG and then becoming Vice President of Sales for SolarCity. On the show, we learn how seemingly chance events have played a critical role in his life. From finding a flyer about a summer job, to overhearing a conversation about solar at his parent's house, to his grandfather boarding a train that would allow him to meet his grandmother...Mike talks about how these moments ended up having a profound influence on his life, as he candidly shares stories like why he decided to end pursuing a career in accounting so he could start his first sales job. Mike also opens up about his ongoing challenge riding the highs an…
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Oct 21, 2019
Consistency, Avoiding Distractions, and Living Your Fullest Potential with Ted Vergis
Today’s guest is Ted Vergis, a greentech executive with 10 years of experience in energy efficiency, storage, and solar. He has led high performing B2B and B2C teams which have transformed competitive landscapes and public policy. I met Ted at SolarCity where he was so amazing at leading teams they sent him all over the country to help build out markets thought the nation. As strategic, smart, and analytical as he is compassionate, fun, and empathetic, Ted is that rare blend of leader that you don’t often see. On the show, he shares why the power of consistency has been such a central theme in his life, what calendar blocking advice he has borrowed from Warren Buffett, and what mental checklist he uses to identify strong leaders. We also learn why he Immerses himself deeply into the technology of any company he joins, why building alliances with key leaders is so vital, and what he has learned about promoting the wrong people for the wrong reasons. Ted also lets us in on what sp…
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Oct 13, 2019
Building a Talent Strategy to Achieve Business Success with Angel Franklin
Today’s guest is Angel Franklin, a dynamic Human Resources executive with experience leading teams for Fortune 500 companies. Her areas of expertise include Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Strategy, Performance Management, and Leadership Development. We first met at Tesla when was the architect of our performance management strategy. As you’ll see in this episode, I was blown away by her ability to come into the organization and immediately gain the buy-in and support from both the organization and business leaders. Angel’s one of the most charismatic and confident people I’ve ever met and I’m excited to share her brilliance in this episode. On the show, she’ll share why she gathers data points from multiple sources before executing any strategy, why she always asks the question what are you trying to achieve, and why it so critically important that any initiative she is working on is focused on enabling the success of the business. We also learn w…
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Oct 6, 2019
The Power of Gratitude, Perspective, and Serving Others with Chris Wahl
In this episode, I have a fantastic conversation with Chris Wahl, the co-founder of Swich Power and a dynamic leader with over 20-years of leadership experience including a decade leading some of the highest performing sales teams in the solar industry. Chris is a strategic and caring leader, and I have seen first hand the impact he makes. He is absolutely adored by his team and I think you’ll understand why as you get to know him in this episode. On the show, we’ll learn what he means when he says he likes to stay where his feet are, why perspective and gratitude have been central themes in his life, and he’ll get very personal and share why serving others, especially those who need it most, has been such a critical component of his life. We’ll also learn how he manages a busy schedule while not compromising the things that keep him healthy, what he means when he says he’s all-in, what Ted Talk did he watch that changed his life, and why he believes living your legacy is…
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Sep 30, 2019
5 Guiding Principles of Leadership Performance with Ben Putterman
My guest on this episode is Ben Putterman, a Learning and Talent Development leader with over 20 years of experience enhancing personal and organizational performance in multiple industries. I first met Ben when I transitioned from SolarCity to Tesla where he led the Global Learning & Development team, Tesla Academy. Currently, he is the Head of Global Sales Enablement & Readiness at LinkedIn. Throughout his career, Ben has been committed to the belief that any business only goes as far as its people will take it and that people in the right conditions and with the right support can accomplish amazing things. On the show, we learn what type of job he feels everyone should have at some point in the career, why leadership, people and culture matter, what is the first job of any leader, and what lessons he learned early in his career when he worked with the best-selling author of Multipliers, Liz Wiseman. He also shares the 5 key areas he and his leadership team focus on to reach optima…
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Sep 23, 2019
Tactical Advice for Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Start-ups with Michele Magee
In this episode, my guest is Michele Magee, a mentor of mine and a marketing and management executive with over 25 years of experience in the B2B and B2C space. She's helped launch and scale six different businesses in six different industries and has held senior leadership roles in two public companies, SolarCity and CBS. She is currently working as a consultant with start-ups, executives and entrepreneurs. On the show, Michele shares her learnings from leading the largest employee resource group at SolarCity, Women in Power, and provides tactical advice for women in leadership roles. She shares important links between adversity, confidence, and success, how a stool is a great metaphor for business, and what she means when she says one of her greatest insights is falling in love with now. We also learn what surprising questions she asks entrepreneurs to find out if they are setting themselves up for success, the critical importance of asking for help, and what is the “one thing…
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Sep 16, 2019
Are You Willing to Die for What you Believe In? - Guest Andrew Wilhelms
My guest on this episode is Andrew Wilhelms, a results-driven leader and strategist with a life-long passion for people development at all levels. He is currently the Sr. Director of Talent Management at Twilio, the groundbreaking communications technology platform. Andrew and I met at Tesla, where he was head of Global Leadership Development, and I instantly loved him. I think you’ll see why, as you get to know him on this show. On this episode we will learn what he feels are the three most important characteristics of a leader, what he means when he says everything is connected, what advice he has for someone interested in starting a career in talent development, and how a chance encounter the Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, the first female Prime Minister of a Muslim country (Pakistan), gave him a new appreciation for what it means to be willing to die for what you believe in. This show is full of insights like these and others so I hope you enjoy the conversation with Andrew W…
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Sep 9, 2019
Build an Open Network and Get Off the Zombie Path! - Part 2 with Toby Corey
This is part 2 of my conversation with Toby Corey. If you missed part 1 you can find it here. As I mentioned in the first show, Toby is a serial entrepreneur responsible for managing 3 different billion-dollar businesses, including 2 successful IPOs, and the merger of SolarCity into Tesla where I had the pleasure of reporting to him. He currently sits on the board for multiple companies and lectures at Stanford on entrepreneurship. On part 2 of our conversation we cover a many fascinating topics including, why he has completely changed his mind about being an expert about one thing, the critical importance of building an open network, what he means when he says people should get off the Zombie path, the common mistake most people when they first get up, and why following your passion is actually the wrong way to think. We even explore the meaning of life the unanswered question of where our consciousness actually exists. This show is jam-packed full of insights like these and oth…
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Sep 8, 2019
Self-discovery, Vulnerability, Being in the Moment with JM Miller
JM Miller is a sales and business leader who has filled various executive leadership roles in his career. Most recently, JM was at Tesla where he led teams as large as a thousand. Compassionate as he is strategic, JM leads with his heart and is currently working on launching a new project to help companies and individuals do the same.
JM joins Insight Out to talk about the power of self-discovery, the critical importance of “being in the moment”, why he follows a specific piece of advice from Richard Branson, how love has become a central theme in his life, and what he uses to define success and failure. This show is full of insights like these and others so please the conversation with JM Miller on this episode of Insight Out!
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Sep 8, 2019
Leading a Zentrepreneur Life with Toby Corey
My first guest is Toby Corey, a personal mentor of mine. Toby is a serial entrepreneur responsible for managing 3 different billion-dollar businesses, including 2 successful IPOs, and the merger of SolarCity into Tesla where I had the pleasure of reporting to him. He currently sits on the board for multiple companies and lectures at Stanford on entrepreneurship. On the show we cover a wide range of topics including a peek inside the world of neuroscience and how different types of brain wave activity can help us have more insights, we will learn about his mission to Inspire creativity for greater good through the Zentrepreneur philosophy and movement he has led, and find out what generation he is most optimistic about. We’ll also find out what company Toby feels is the shining example of what a business should look like in the modern world. “A company that is able to walk and chew gum at the same time.” It is revealed by its customers, has a culture that makes the employees…
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