Entrepreneur Weekly

When Businessman, Entrepreneur, USAF Combat Veteran, Candidate for Montana CSI, and WildRye Distilling Partner, Troy Downing, heard about the attack on the World Trade Centers after returning from a hunting trip in 2001, he was faced with a decision. Was he to go back to his entrepreneurial life, or step up and put his skills to use in the military? We learn how Troy’s experience in the military turned him into the man he is today, and get a very important business tip: learn to pivot and step up in times of crisis. We also chat with New York Times Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur, Randy Garn, about how he met Troy Downing and what makes him so inspiring. Randy also discusses why making sure your team is in complete alignment is absolutely essential for running a business. Tune in to learn more.    [00:00:00] Where Was Troy Downing on 9/11? [00:05:40] Inspired by Tragedy [00:11:30] Remove Failure as an Option [00:18:21] Pivot in Times of Crisis and Succeed [00:26:59] Troy Downing is a True American Hero [00:33:21] Why Team Alignment is Critical!

Spirituality and business aren’t often seen as interconnected, but they are probably more closely aligned that you may think. First up, Sarva Loka Maa Her Holiness Sri Sri Sri 1008 Guruji Poonamji of Divine Bliss International, or Guruji Poonamji for short, shares the enchanting story of how she became a guru, and how searching your inner self for the best version of you can help you excel in business. Then, we chat with Chet Holmes International CEO, Amanda Holmes, about how she met Guruji Poonamji and how she helped Amanda take control of her destiny and become the CEO of Chet Holmes International after her father passed away 8 years ago. Amanda is currently working on releasing a new edition of her father's famed book, “The Ultimate Sales Machine”, and she plans on adding a 13th chapter. Tune in to find out more.   [00:00:00] The Story of Guruji Poonamji [00:05:23] How to Seek Your True Potential [00:11:31] Divine Bliss and Staying Healthy [00:18:21] How Guruji Poonamji Helped Amanda Holmes [00:25:54] The 13th Chapter [00:33:22] In the Darkest of Times, Be the Light

Many entrepreneurs recognize the opportunity presented by the current economic down turn, but do you know how to take advantage of it? New York Times Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur, Randy Garn, urges us to take advantage of the markets by way of what he calls the “three H’s” - Habits, Homies, and Happiness. We also learn about a philosophy and book one of Randy’s friend wrote, “High Performance Habits”. Find out how these habits can help you excel in business and in life by visiting the website, High Performance Institute. Next up, we discuss finding opportunity in the coronavirus crisis by taking control of your money and leveraging your resourcefulness with America's #1 Money Mentor at The Money School, Chris Naugle. Find out why 401k’s and banks are awful for your money, and how the real estate market is king.    Visit High Performance Institute.   [00:00:00] Time to Take Advantage of the Market [00:05:34] High Performing Habits, and Homies [00:11:30] Always Bring the Joy as a Leader [00:18:20] Opportunity in Crisis, Controlling Money [00:26:41] Don’t Give Up Control of Your Dollars [00:33:21] Why Real Estate is King

In these uncertain times it’s important to look toward the future and prepare. Author of “Cracking Complexity” and CEO of Syntegrity Group, David Komlos, recognizes that we must continue to follow the guidelines of social distancing, but we also need to plan ahead. Learn tips for more effective meetings, setting priorities, and hitting the ground running after COVID-19 is under control. Former Marine, Entrepreneur, and CEO of Mobius Media Solutions, Patch Baker, urges us to bring a military mentality to business by building a tight knit team, do it for more than the money, never give up, and take time to learn something new during the quarantine. Tune in to get some great business advice.   [00:00:00] Follow Guidelines, Plan for the Future [00:05:12] Hit the Ground Running After COVID-19 [00:11:30] Have Effective Meetings, Set Priorities [00:18:20] Bringing Military Mentality to Business [00:26:39] Be Passionate, Don’t Give up [00:33:21] A Great Time to Learn Something New

From an early age, Part Owner & General Manager of JR Motorsports, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, was taking lessons from one of the best coaches out there - life. Now, she’s distilled her experience into a new book called “Drive 9 Lessons To Win Business & Life” to help you perform better as an entrepreneur, and as a human being. Find out why balancing work and life, leaning to say no, aiming for the win/win, and letting go are some of the best lessons Kelley ever learned. Then, we chat with Chairman and Former CEO of DocuSign, Keith Krach, about why you should never jeopardize your core values, shy away from something that feels scary, or make yourself out to be too perfect or smart. Tune in to learn more.    [00:00:00] 9 Lessons to Win in Business and Life [00:05:24] Aiming For the Win/Win, and Letting Go [00:11:30] Balance Work/Life and Learn to Say No! [00:18:21] Never Jeopardize Your Core Values [00:25:55] Invaluable, Counterintuitive Advice [00:33:21] Following Fear & Bridging the Age Gap

COVID-19 and the ensuing financial hiccup has thrown the world for a loop. So instead of reacting, get some tips on how to be proactive and make new opportunities for yourself and your business. HeartCore Business CEO & Queen Visionary, Shanda Sumpter, discusses why now is the time to start pivoting and getting out there to make offers. In hard times like these, your generosity can go a long way in creating loyal customers in the future. Up next, Sports 1 Marketing Founder & CEO, David Meltzer, explains why now is the time to focus on stability and the opportunities available to us in a faltering market. Take inventory in yourself, your stock, and your company and get in the right mindset through meditation. Also, find out why ‘toughness and telephone’ is one of David’s new mantras. Tune in to learn more.   [00:00:00] Pivoting Like Crazy In These Hard Times [00:06:09] Get Out There and Make Offers [00:11:30] It’s All About Making Loyal Customers [00:18:20] Grasping Stability and Opportunity [00:26:22] Take Inventory Through Meditation [00:33:21] Toughness and Telephone

In these strange and trying times we must listen to the sage business advice of our top entrepreneurial experts. First up, Harvard Business School Professor and Author of “Experimentation Works: The Surprising Power of Business Experiments”, Stefan Thomke, stresses that in an age of uncertainty and fear, it is imperative to take this opportunity to experiment. We must face the economic hardship wrought by the COVID-19 outbreak and find opportunities to better ourselves and our businesses, and it helps to start with a solid hypothesis, test it, and change your business strategy. Then, Best Selling Author of “Breakthrough” from Entrepreneur Press, Scott Duffy, offers sage advice on keeping our businesses running in hard times. Learn to control the narrative in your mind and in your company, take action now rather than waiting for markets to settle, and make appropriate steps to save your business. Tune in to get more information on pivoting your business in these crucial times.    [00:00:00] Learn and Grow from COVID-19 Disaster [00:06:04] Rely on Experimentation, Not Experience [00:11:30] A Good Hypothesis, Embracing Uncertainty [00:18:21] Control the Narrative in Your Mind [00:25:28] Take Action Now to Protect Business [00:33:22] Three Steps to Surviving Hard Times

Do you know what Aristotle, Charles Darwin, and Steve Jobs all had in common? They all made walking a regular part of their personal and professional lives. Founder and CEO of 99 Walks and Macaroni Kids, and Author of “Walk Your Way to Better”, Joyce Shulman, shares how their app, 99 Walks, aims to combat women’s loneliness, loosen our minds, and reward you along the way. Joyce also has tips for couples that are thinking about or have made the plunge into business ownership together. Next up, Founder and CEO of Doist, Amir Salihefendić, discusses how working remotely can lead to more productive workers, and how Doist’s apps, Todoist, and Twist, can help coordinate your rootless team. Closing out the show, Alan asks us all a very important question: What are your core values? Tune in to learn more.     [00:00:00] 99 Walks Fights Women’s Loneliness [00:06:11] Walking Loosens Up Your Mind [00:11:30] How to Work Effectively With Your Spouse [00:18:21] Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable [00:25:00] Doist Leads Remote First Movement [00:33:22] What Are Your Core Values?

If you’ve ever been sick of your day-to-day grind and wanted to break out from the mold to start your own venture, trust us, we know. We’ve all been there at one point or another. Webull Financial CEO, Anthony Denier, who went from working 15 hour days, six days a week on the stock exchange, to being head of the world’s leading non-commission, no fee investment and trading app. Listen in for tips on being a better boss and why making assumptions about people is Anthony’s #1 thing to avoid in business. Next up, we chat with Abundant Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Renaissance Academie of Cosmetology and Esthetics (RACE), Jay Taylor, about strategies to refocus our leadership role, create a strong work culture, and use meditation to achieve a more efficient organization. Listen in for great tips from these business leaders. [00:00:00] 20 Years in Stock Trading Pays Off [00:07:04] No Fees, No Commissions, Just Webull [00:11:30] Don’t Make Assumptions About Employees [00:18:20] How Abundant Helps Refocus Leadership [00:25:23] How to Create a Strong Work Culture [00:33:21] Meditation, “Me” vs “We”, and Love

When life knocks you down, don’t wallow in self pity, learn how to turn that negative energy around and use it to fuel your own personal and business growth. This principle is key to the success of Author of “Thank You Cancer”, and Entrepreneur, Logan Sneed, who faced down a terminal brain tumor diagnosis and prevailed. After losing his first business, a relationship, and his way for a couple of years, Logan picked himself up and moved on to found FusionLean.com and FitpreneurAcademy.com. Now he’s a six figure online entrepreneur, and he’s here to share his secrets with you. Next up, Author of “The Question: Find Your True Purpose” and Founder of The Best You Expo, Bernardo Moya, details how he was able to turn his failures into great success. His book, “The Question: Find Your True Purpose”, is based on his life as an entrepreneur, from failing in real estate at the age of 26, to having the taste of wealth ripped away from him at the age of 38, to reinventing his destiny and seizing reins. Now, he wants to help you discover your best self and how reinventing yourself doesn’t mean changing who you are. Tune in to learn more. [00:00:00] Using Our Hardships to Grow in Life [00:05:40] The Genesis of Fusionlean.com [00:11:30] Building a Six Figure Online Business [00:18:21] What Is “The Best You Expo”? [00:25:13] The Question: Find Your True Purpose [00:33:21] Reinventing Your Business Self

It’s no secret that the workforce in America feels generally apathetic about their jobs, but what can be done to create an environment that fosters a more inclusive, rewarding environment? Former Vice President of Twitter, and Podcast Host and Author of “EAT SLEEP WORK REPEAT”, Bruce Daisley, joins us to help bust some myths and spread truths about the workplace. Find out how burnout and an overly connected digital world a bringing employees down, and 30 hacks for bringing joy to your job. Also, quit having boring meetings in your dingy office and get out on a walk with your team during meetings, or create workplace events that bring your team together for a more productive workforce. Tune in now to learn more.    [00:00:00] The Journey of Life, Business, Faith [00:05:43] Bruce Daisley’s Tech Business Journey [00:11:30] Two Megatrends Making Work Worse [00:18:21] 30 Hacks for Bringing Joy To Your Job [00:26:15] How Laughter Could Revitalize Workforce [00:33:21] Walking Meetings and Snack Time

There is no shortage of brilliant, entrepreneurial minds at the world's largest tech exposition, CES 2020. First up, Best Selling Author of “Breakthrough”, Scott Duffy, shares why LG and OMRON were his favorite displays and some key entrepreneurial takeaways from the show floor. Then, we chat about cyberbullying awareness with Internet and Tech Attorney and Founder of Cyberbyte, Andrew Rossow, and how they’re bringing celebrities and fans together to stand against bullying. Up next, Founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions, Ryan Herd, describes how they’re using machine learning and artificial intelligence to unobtrusively keep an eye on medically needy people, so they can age in place. Closing out the show, Creator of TheDaVinci50 Mastermind Program, Richard Rossi, shares how he plans to beat aging by bringing together a coalition of the top scientific minds in the world, and what steps you can make today to slow down your aging process and start Superaging by biohacking your body. Tune in for more!   [00:00:00] Scott Duffy’s Highlights from CES 2020 [00:05:58] CyberByte Spreads Bullying Awareness [00:11:30] Caregiver Smart Solutions Uses A.I. [00:18:21] Beat Aging with daVinci50 Mastermind [00:26:05] Superaging: Biohacking Our Bodies [00:33:21] Tips for Living Healthier and Longer

The Consumer Electronics Show is a place of innovation, technological progress, and of course - business. Some may forget that before the flashy displays of modern-day “trade” shows, these big expositions, like CES and NAMM, were actually just that; trade shows where inventors, innovators, and creators met with marketers, investors, and business people of all types to hammer out deals based on new products. First up, NY Times #1 Best Selling Author of “The Power of Asking” and “Disrupt Your Brand”, Bardi Toto, explains how gratitude can be a powerful tool in business, why we shouldn’t be afraid to ask, and how success or failure in the realm of social media marketing will almost certainly be mirrored in your business endeavors. Then, Owner of Fearless Marketing, Ritchie Fliegler, and Vice President of Marketing and Artists Relations at Fishman, Chris Demaria, share why now is the time to bring Fishman to their first ever CES showing. With the advancement and convergence of the analog and digital music worlds accelerating, they’re here to show off the Triple Play Connect Guitar MIDI Controller to the showroom floor at CES. Closing out the show, Founder and President of Fishman, Larry Fishman, describes how the path he took as a young man to get to where he is today is worn over and doesn’t exist anymore. Younger generations have to find their own path through pragmatism and passion. Tune in to hear more from the floor of CES 2020.   [00:00:00] How Gratitude Can Be a Business Strategy [00:05:37] The Power of Asking, Disrupt Your Brand [00:11:30] Harnessing Social Media for Business [00:18:20] Fishman Shows Triple Play at CES 2020 [00:26:50] Analog/Digital Music Tech Convergence [00:33:21] As Old Paths Fade, New Ones Are Revealed

Alan is on site at CES 2020 in this week’s episode, bringing us an entrepreneurial perspective on the world’s most massive electronic technology exposition. Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, David Meltzer, drives home the importance of kindness, authenticity, knowing and being faithful to who you are, and empowering other people in business. From his work on Elevator Pitch to penning his own books, like “Connected to Goodness” and “Game-Time Decision Making”, David has built a career through these principles and has made it his life goal to empower 1,000 people to empower 1,000 people ad infinitum. Next up, Founder and CEO of Livestream and Mevo, Max Haot, explains how the complicated and difficult nature of live streaming events influenced the creation of the Mevo camera. Now, Mevo is set to release the Mevo Start, an entry level live streaming camera for just $299. Then, we chat about the Sony Vision-S concept car,  what it means to Sony, and the auto industry at large, with AEE Chief Marketing Officer, Mike Kahn. We also discuss the Hyundai S-A1, an Air Taxi developed in partnership with Uber to take our travel to the next dimension.

You’ll hear it throughout your life often enough, “That’s impossible!” Surely, Author of “I'mpossible: Desire.Dream.Do” and Motivational Speaker of Griffin Motivation, Jeff Griffin, is no stranger to the world impossible. He heard enough after a tragic accident about how he’d never walk again, he’d never be able to have kids, and he’d never get married in his condition. Through willpower and ‘choosing to succeed’ Jeff has transformed his life after becoming paralyzed in a painting accident. Today, he has four kids, a beautiful wife, and recently climbed a mountain (on his feet!), and wants to teach you how you can use the principles he’s learned to enrich your life and business. Up next, we chat with a Life Coach who has had the benefit of being coached herself by many great minds, like Steven Covey, Robert Kiyosaki, and Jack Kenfield. Tiffany Peterson of TiffanySpeaks.com discusses the power of the self care tool box and learning how to cope with our emotions. There are no new emotions, Tiffany says, and it’s how we deal with our emotions when they are triggered that counts. Tiffany also challenges us to choose the kind of person we want to become every day, month and year, and then take steps to become that person, and trust ourselves along the way. Tune in for more sage wisdom.  [00:00:00] Facebook Opens Door to New Friendships [00:05:25] Shattered Spine Dashes Football Dreams [00:11:30] Success is a Choice with Three Parts [00:18:21] Tiffany Peterson’s Storied Background [00:25:46] Choose Who You Are and Trust Yourself [00:33:22] Develop Your Self Care Tool Box

When you think of wine, you might think of a bottle, or even a box, but a can? Ryan Harms, Owner and Founder of Union Wine Company, has built an empire around canned wine in southern Oregon, and has seen year over year growth of 40% or more! We  discover the journey that took him from Winemaker to CEO of the largest canned wine distributor. It wasn’t all profit and glory, and Ryan has perhaps the biggest tip for any aspiring entrepreneurs: don’t lose sight of the thing that matters most on your path to success - your family. Next up, we learn about the burgeoning cannabis industry and how to build a successful business around these previously shunned products with Founder and CEO of Global Cannabinoids, Ryan Lewis. There is still much we don’t know about this miracle plant, but new research has revealed its unique ability to produce cannabinoids, or ingredients found within hemp and marijuana plants, that can perform a variety of medical functions. From sleep aids to cancer treatment, the possibilities are endless. Also, find out how a focus on building relationships, maintaining clear communication, and market research positioned Ryan to become the first global B to B, bulk seller of hemp. Tune in to get great tips for your business from Entrepreneur Weekly.        [00:00:00] Union Wine Company’s Meteoric Growth      [00:05:50] Ryan Harms’ Journey: Winemaker to CEO      [00:11:30] The Number 1 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make      [00:18:20] Building a Cannabinoid Business      [00:27:11] The Science of Growing Cannabinoids      [00:33:21] Communication, Marketing, and Research

Whether you’re the CEO of a large corporation or the average work-a-day Joe, insurance is a big decision, and an even bigger expenditure every month. Find out how Clearsurance Founder and CEO, Mike Crowe, built an impartial insurance aggregation platform that can help you find the right insurance for your car, health, or business based on our needs. Insurance is a competitive and profitable field, listen in to pierce the veil of insurance agents and save on your bills. Insurance hasn’t been fully aggregated like the airline and travel industry has, with sites like Travelocity dominating the scene and giving you reliable price comparisons, and Clearsurance is disrupting the marketplace. Founder of Travelocity, Co-founder of Kayak.com, and Author of Disruption OFF, Terry Jones, knows A LOT about disruptive technologies and their influence on various markets, from his time on the board of 17 different companies and work helping to build the online travel site, Travelocity, from within American Airlines in the mid 1990s. Tune in to find out how you can recognize, adapt, and succeed in the face of incoming industry disruption. His most recent book, Disruption OFF: The Technological Disruption Coming for Your Company and What to Do About It, contains amazingly valuable information for any entrepreneur, in an easily digestible 100 short-chapter format. Check it out on Amazon.com.         [00:00:00] Put Your Insurance Out to Bid       [00:05:51] Get the Full Picture with Clearsurance       [00:11:30] What Drives Clearsurance Profit?       [00:18:21] Perspective: Innovation Vs. Disruption       [00:26:50] Meet Change Head On with Disruption OFF       [00:33:22] Lessons From Innovative Companies

Stop being your own worst enemy in business. First up, Founder of Rebels for Joy and Speaker, Author, and Coach, Bonnie Kelly, shares her amazing story of struggle and success. We discover how to use ‘mindfu’ to get to the bottom of what is holding us back and causing us to self-sabotage our own business interests. Then, Host of Growth Mindset University and Author of Amazon #1 Best-Selling book, The Podcast Playbook, and Founder of Jordan Paris Marketing and Production,  Jordan Paris, fills us in on how hard work, perseverance, and the three simple principles of having fun, helping people, and making lots of money inform all of his decisions. Tune in and learn how to get ahead in business.   · [00:00:00] Joy is the Meaning of Life · [00:05:49] Self-Sabotage is Your Biggest Enemy · [00:11:30] Rebels for Joy - Exercise Your MindFu · [00:18:21] Hard Work and Perseverance Pay Off · [00:26:28] Why Jordan Only Interviews His Heroes · [00:33:22] Have Fun, Help People, Make Money

Quality is something that will stand the test of time, whether it be the materials used to create something or the little nuances that take an experience to the next level. We are joined today by two guests who have given the business world a fancy edge. We begin the hour with Jay Stein, CEO of the Dream Hotel Group, who explains why their lifestyle hotels create lasting memories. Every little touch is carefully thought out when it comes to the Dream Hotels decor, hospitality, restaurants, and entertainment, and the ambiance keeps guests coming back. Jay shares how he was able to take the lessons he learned from his parents and reflect it in his management training. Tune in for Jay’s advice on staying calm in the heat of conflict, and how to create a company culture that will unite everyone as a team. Then, if you’re sailing in the South of France or catching waves on the California Coast, you’re going to need some eyeglasses that will withstand the salty air. Shane Baum, Founder and CEO of the Leisure Society, took his passion for design and durability and created heirloom glasses that could be passed down through the generations. These frames are designed with resistance in mind - made from titanium, and plated in gold. Shane details how he stepped out on his own and created his brand from scratch after leaving a name brand designer. Hear Shane’s tips on what it takes to turn your passion into a thriving company.  [00:00:00] A Look at Lifestyle Hospitality [00:05:41] Dream Hotels Delight Senses [00:11:30] Respect: Sign of a Great Leader [00:18:21] Gold Plated Heirloom Glasses [00:26:04] How to Build Your Own Brand [00:33:21] Designing a Job You Love

Have you been trying everything to turn your business around and nothing seems to be working? Well, Deberah Bringelson, CEO of Your Strategic Solutions, makes the bold statement that “the core of your business is damaged” and it’s time to fix it. Deberah explains that she is able to come into a company and strengthen the leadership and team members while improving the overall company health and culture. Discover the seven questions that you must ask to solve what is ailing your company. Then, David Komlos, Co-author of Cracking Complexity: The Breakthrough Formula for Solving Just About Anything and CEO of Syntegrity, shares the importance of leveraging the collective knowledge of a well built team in order to solve complex problems quickly.  He details some aspects from his book that can make your company’s meetings more productive and help the business navigate challenges in order to provide quality forward momentum. Join us and learn the tools David suggests to find your role as a leader and create an environment for your team to thrive.  [00:00:00] Your Business Core is Damaged [00:05:59] Value Confidential Conversations [00:11:33] Seven Questions You Must Ask [00:18:29] Transform Your Organization [00:24:23] Mobilizing Your Team Quickly [00:33:21] Members and Critics Meetings

It takes someone thinking outside the box to invision, and bring to fruition, a business that no one has ever seen before. Our two guests this week did exactly that and it was driven by their passions. We begin the show with Nick Buzzell, Founder and CEO of The Spirits Network, who decided to take a connoisseur product and make it accessible from the comfort of your couch. The love of spirits such as whiskey, tequila, gin, and more has spurred the creation of The Spirits Network. This network is a streaming service that offers you exceptional, high quality programming that explores the processes, history, folklore, and labors of love that are poured into the making a quality spirit. Nick details that their innovative technology is the first ever opportunity to purchase a liquor from your tv screen and enjoy it while you learn about it. Join us to find out how you can be a part of this culture that is sprinkled with intricate elixirs. Next, Paul Trapp, Chief Executive Officer of EventPrep franchise, shares how he and a friend took a small idea for some supplemental income and exploded it into 17 franchises across the U.S. Paul tells us that as a veteran, the military taught him the importance of being prepared in life, and his book, Prep for Success: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Achieving Your Dreams, give us a look at their unique story. Tune in to hear Paul’s tips on cultivating employee and company growth, attracting strong talent, and developing a happy culture in the workplace. [00:00:00] “Tastes Better than YouTube” [00:05:25] Turning Wine into Whiskey [00:11:31] A Movie with Your Drink [00:18:21] Importance of Preparation [00:26:36] 17 Franchises Around the U.S. [00:33:22] An Inside Look at Recruiting

What does it take to make a great company? Well, that question has many answers and we have two amazing ones for you today. We begin the hour with Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Insights And Applied Improvisation at The Second City, who explains how they took their comedy improvisation and implemented it into a business training. Everything in life that we’ve perfected usually takes thousands of hours of practice, and the folks at Second City Works created courses that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to hone their communication skills which are a must when it comes to running a company. Hear why a sketch comedy show found the answer to bravery in business. Then, we get to the heart of the matter with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman and CEO of C-Suite Network and Author of The Hero Factor: How Great Leaders Transform Organizations and Create Winning Cultures. Being a great leader can mean many things but being loved and respected by your employees, customers, and community is really the mark of an excellent business. Jeffrey discusses The Hero Club, what a hero culture is, and why putting your heart into your company can create greater success for everyone involved. Tune in for tips on developing a hero mindset within your team and influencing future hero leaders.  [00:00:00] Business Needs Performers  [00:05:27] Skills with Second City Works [00:11:30] Improvisation Helping Teams [00:18:21] Being Yourself, Living Values [00:26:03] Do it for the Common Good [00:33:21] Traits of a Hero Business

The fast-paced flow of our current society has led to an epidemic of silent suffering caused by being overworked, unhealthy, and disconnected from our roots. We dive deep into a conversation about the lack of the expression of love in the workplace with Raj Sisodia, Professor at Babson College, Co-Founder of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., and Author of The Healing Organization. He shares some statistics that put this crisis in perspective and help it move to the forefront of our minds in order to make a change. Discovering and healing your own trauma can transform you into a better leader for your employees, customers, community, and loved ones. Raj believes that every organization should create an environment that allows space for the voicing of our humanity and room for expressing our true nature, love. Listen for Raj’s tips on how to fortify your company with conscious thinking and change the world.          [00:00:00] Create a Healing Environment         [00:05:37] Cornerstones of Our Humanness         [00:11:30] We Need Conscious Leadership         [00:18:21] Powerful Childish Innocence         [00:26:14] Roots of Suffering in Business         [00:33:21] Measure Success with Service

It’s time to step into our greatness, change our mindset and create the business we’ve always dreamt of. We chat with business coach, Tiffany Peterson, who explains that we are our own energy economy and how we maintain that can change our world. By placing self-care of the mind, body, heart, and spirit, as our top priority, we can transform our path into a healthy, productive journey. Tiffany has worked as a corporate business coach and now has a thriving new podcast called the Tiffany Peterson Podcast which is a great resource to nourish your mind. Spending time learning new things and surrounding yourself with those who inspire you are just a couple of strategic steps that Tiffany shares to help you get ‘unstuck’. Join us today if you are ready to get out of your funk and chase your dreams.  [00:00:00] Coaching Through Challenges [00:06:04] Your Energy Economy Focus [00:11:30] Clarifying A Basic Life Principle  [00:18:21] Women Creating Relationships [00:26:09] Go the Extra Mile in Business [00:33:21] Prioritize, Nourish, and Associate

It’s time to help your business become the best it can be by imputing practices and technology that will make sure your company is keeping up with our fast-paced world. First, we get to the heart of the matter and learn about the importance of conscious capitalism from Michael J. Gelb, Co-Author of “The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World”. He explains that adapting a healing environment in your workplace by valuing your employees, building a compassionate workspace, chasing greener initiatives, and developing an overall conscious company culture can pave your way to success. Hear Michael’s tips on creating a work environment that creates loyal employees and customers. Then, are your employees frightened by the thought of learning a new computer system or deviating from their tried-and-true routines that are less efficient than they should be? It’s time to let go of the past and embrace change, and David McCourt, Founder and Chairman of Granahan McCourt Capital and Author of “Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries”, shares how. He details steps that can help your company work their way through transformation, learn the value of collaboration, and shares the importance of a mentor during these times. Tune in and learn how to jumpstart your business to keep up with today’s fast-paced flow. [00:00:00] Awaken Conscious Business [00:05:35] Healing Means Wholeness [00:11:30] Put Your Employees First [00:18:21] Stop Incremental Thinking [00:25:55] The Value of Collaboration [00:33:21] Improve Your Strengths

Did you know that approximately 15-million Americans suffer from food allergies? SAFE + FAIR Food Company addresses the unique needs of this growing audience by creating products featuring recognizable ingredients, stringent allergen protocols, and affordable pricing. CEO Will Holsworth breaks down how a direct-to-consumer business model keeps SAFE + FAIR competitive in the clean-label food space. Next, Alan journeys to the heart of New York City to attend the Breakthrough Mastermind event. Entrepreneur Top 10 Keynote Speaker, Founder of SD Media Holdings, and event host, Scott Duffy shares his most significant insights from the week-long NYC mastermind before previewing an upcoming experience with Navy Seals at the Coronado Naval Base in January 2019. Then, Randall Thompson, Founder and President of Thompson Mug Company, turned a moment of inspiration in a baseball dugout into a multimillion-dollar business. As the former Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher prepares for an epic licensing agreement, we find out how he’s weathered growing pains while quickly scaling his business. Finally, imagine teaching your employees with the help of interactive games. Scrimmage is a mobile training and education platform designed to provide a personalized, engaging, and fun learning environment for all ages. We explore the ‘gamification’ of education with Founder and CEO, Derek Lundsten.

Once again, it is true that necessity is the mother of invention and sometimes as an entrepreneur you make a move that doesn’t work out but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t the right direction. Todd Belveal, Founder and CEO of Washlava, shares the perfect example of a great idea that wasn’t fully realized at the time of investment. Todd details how his company has revolutionized the laundry world but creating facilities that are run completely by a smartphone. Users and operators are able to access the washing machines and dryers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn how Washlava was able to create laundry spaces that hold cleanliness, reliability, and ease of use as a top priority. Next, we dive into the best way to tell the world about your business with marketing expert Michelle Corr, Brand Strategist at Michelle Corr Media. Michelle explains that true branding is the psychological, emotional, and subconscious energy, or the intangible benefits, behind a person, product, or service. Building your brand is kind of like building a home, and you must start with a good foundation. Listen now for Michelle’s nuggets of wisdom to help elevate your brand’s influence.  [00:00:00] Necessity Equals Invention [00:05:27] Revolutionizing Laundromats [00:11:30] Finding Success from Failure [00:18:20] Journey from Alaska To Hawaii [00:26:28] Three Key Pillars of Branding [00:33:21] Elevating Your Influence

When you’re an entrepreneur your business can be a roller coaster of success, you will have your good days and bad. The key is being able to sustain your forward momentum even on the darkest days. Simon Leslie, CEO of Ink Global and Author of “There’s No F in Sales: A Book About Selling in Every Market Condition”, shares about the death and rebirth of the magazine industry. He shares the clever strategies they used when the internet took the world by storm and shoved print to the back of the shelf. Hear Simon’s five tips for conquering the downswings in your business. Then, it’s time to learn how to live in the present moment so we don’t miss out on the important things. Nir Eyal, Author of “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life”, details the moment he realized that it was time for him to put down his phone and immerse in his life. He explains the key factors that contribute to the external and internal distractions that can keep us from accomplishing our goals. Listen now for ways to control the triggers that set off your distractions and you too can become indistractable.  [00:00:00] Rebirth of the Magazine [00:06:08] Why Print is Still Valuable [00:11:30] Persistence and Perspective [00:18:21] How to Control Your Attention  [00:26:55] Conquering Internal Triggers [00:33:21] Undistracted Relationships

When push comes to shove how will you respond? It turns out that there is a little something called AQ (Adversity Quotient) and it is the measurement of how you deal with a roadblock. We are joined by Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, Founder and CEO of PEAK Learning, who details his 40 years of research revolving around AQ. He also discusses grit, which is the resilience that you are able to embrace and face a challenge with. Paul explains that it’s important to measure not only your personal AQ but that of your employees as well, so you can make sure you’re all able to conquer obstacles together. If you are able to react better and faster to bad situations then it could change your whole life.Tune in to find out how Paul can help you develop the tools you need to strengthen your AQ and grit.  [00:00:00] Your Response to Upset [00:05:59] Avoid Completion Erosion [00:11:30] Measuring AQ with Innovation [00:18:21] Use Adversity Constructively [00:25:14] Tools for CORE Check [00:33:22] Entrepreneurs Embody Grit

Confidence and clarity are two of the most important driving forces behind a successful entrepreneur. We have the pleasure of hearing from two business men who have developed core principles that can make your entrepreneurial journey a little less rocky. Steven Kuhn, a decorated United States army combat veteran and Creator of HIT Principles, explains the philosophy he lives by and what it has helped him achieve. Steven sounds off about how going into a meeting with honesty, integrity, and transparency (HIT) can open up your world to luck and coincidence which can in turn give you that big break in business you’ve been waiting for. Hear Steven’s sure-fire way to create the life you’ve always dreamed of. Then, we chat with Aaron Scott Young, Chief Strategy Officer of The Unshackled Owner, who details his journey from successful business owner to jail and back again. There is a reason his company was able to run smoothly while he had to step away and it all comes down to the foundation that he built his business on. Tune in for Aaron’s tips on having clarity towards the goals you hope to conquer and how to build a strong team to help you reach the top.  [00:00:00] Evolution of HIT Principles [00:05:38] Create Authentic Connections [00:11:30] No More Selfish Entrepreneur  [00:18:21] An Unlucky Acquaintance [00:25:43] Find the Time to Recharge [00:33:21] Have Measurable Outcomes

Alan welcomes business coach and CEO of Proven Chaos, Jerry Macnamara, as they discuss the secret to success with one word, Love!  Loving your people and treating them as whole people.  It's the right thing to do.  When you put love first and foremost in everything you do, the result is magic.  His mission is to have more smiles.  Alan inquired as to when was the moment of truth for him.  Jerry explained that it took a community of people to love him when he didn't love himself.  Jerry goes on to say that in his life his motto is, "there will be always room for one more at the table."    As you lead people, it’s all about love and caring.  When people feel at home, you will unlock a level of performance that no one else can unlock.  When people feel cared for by their leader, they will work harder, and better and never leave. Compassionate leadership is leading people into better places.  Finance creates freedom for fulfillment because profits follow great work.  Finding the calm in the proven chaos!  Jerry explains how important it is to realize that business and life are intermingled.  Performance, accountability, determination, and grace are all important along with forgiveness.  These are important factors in the success of an individual and business.  Success without fulfillment is a rip-off!  As this episode ends, Jerry leaves us with words of wisdom, "The highest purpose of life is to live in accordance to your visions, your values, and actions, to unlock fulfillment. [00:00:00] Love and Business [00:06:10] Love Equals Magic [00:12:00] Rewriting Your Narrative [00:18:50] Compassionate Leadership [00:27:28] Ultimate Superpower [00:35:17] Highest Purpose in Life