Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast

About Erik:

Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life.

As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down.

Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written.

Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 19+ years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of divorce, addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation.

Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid personal development fan. With his company Erik Allen Media, he has worked with Grunt Style, Alpha Outpost, Blackout Coffee Co., and many others. 

Erik gives back through is podcast, The Erik Allen Show by interviewing 250+ Entrepreneurs, World Changers, and Success Minded People who share their stories, tips, and practical steps to help improve lives.

Another one of the ways Erik is able to give back is by sharing his story and encouraging others, no matter what path they are on to find hope and purpose.

Erik’s natural approach ability and heart for people make him a great speaker for different events and podcasts. He knows that sometimes having the opportunity to meet someone and hear their story and how they’ve overcome is the courage someone might need to find new strength in their own battle.

Erik might have been dealt a rough hand, but with the help of his Heavenly Father and a humble heart, Erik is taking each day as it comes and making it count. Connect with Erik:

About the guests:

Dr. Shawn Dill & Dr. Lacey Book are chiropractors by profession and now serve as certified "Book Yourself Solid" coaches in the entrepreneurial space.

This power couple runs The Black Diamond Club - a group of 600+ service professionals with a desire to reach more people and make a bigger impact and create the lifestyle that they deserve.

Their work is driven by relationships, collaboration and their mission where “health and success are known as fundamental truths rather than fundamental pursuits."

Summary

Yvette shares her experience with the LinkedIn coaching program and highlights the impact it had on her LinkedIn profile and business. She discusses her initial knowledge of LinkedIn and how the program helped her optimize her profile and attract clients. Yvette also shares her top takeaways from the program, including the importance of investing in premium features and using LinkedIn to reach decision makers. She then talks about the process of launching a LinkedIn newsletter and the success she has achieved with it. Finally, Yvette emphasizes the value of joining a coaching program and the benefits of being part of a supportive community.

Takeaways

Optimizing your LinkedIn profile can attract more clients and opportunities.

Investing in premium features on LinkedIn can provide a higher return on investment.

Using LinkedIn to reach decision makers is crucial for business success.

Launching a LinkedIn newsletter can help grow your subscriber list and share valuable content.

Joining a coaching program can provide guidance and support in achieving your goals.

Being part of a community of like-minded individuals can expand your network and provide valuable connections.

Chapters

00:00 Discovering the LinkedIn Coaching Program

01:35 Top Takeaways from the Program

03:09 Launching a LinkedIn Newsletter

05:26 The Value of Joining a Coaching Program

07:01 The Benefits of the LinkedIn Training Community

About Ben:

In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. 

Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. 

He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting. 

Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast; and the fast growing Keto Kamp YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers, and TikTok channel with over 300,000 followers.

Connect with Ben:

Website: www.benazadi.com 

Instagram: @thebenazadi 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi

YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp

Clubhouse: @thebenazadi

Podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast

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About Brian:

Serial entrepreneur and author Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less travelled. At just 19 years old, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience. Then he scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine, under the O2E Brands banner.

Brian learned the ins and outs of business by running his own, and believes that anyone with a fire in their gut and a vision for doing something incredible can do the same. His philosophy, WTF (Willing To Fail), stems from his belief in the power of dreaming big, taking risks, and learning from mistakes. Through franchising, he’s giving thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to BYOB (Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss), and live their dream of business ownership.

Find Brian's books, WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, and BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss at BrianScudamore.com

Connect with Brian:

Facebook: @bscudamore

Instagram: @brianscudamore

Twitter: @brianscudamore

About Jake:

From being a nurse just over 5 years ago to now a widely accredited transformational speaker and business strategist, Jake is creating raving fans of the people and audiences he works with. Organizations such as GoBundance, 787 Coffee Co., 180 Elevate Nonprofit, MentorBox, and Real Estate team doing $300M – $1.6B in annual revenue have brought Jake in to help their people become more influential in sales and leadership.

Alongside him is his beloved, Emily Ford, who is also a force for GOOD with her speaking career for 10+ years. Both of them have lead by example in their lives together through their relationship, speaking on stages back-to-back, co-leading the ITfactor Mentorship Program, each hosting their own show {The Influence Effect & The ITfactor Show}, and most importantly to them, is living a life in alignment with God and His truth.

Jake knows they are on this Earth for a very significant purpose and it’s helping to end mediocrity living that people are experiencing. He knows that there is nothing more unfulfilling than living a life where either you have been conditioned to dim your light in this world or don’t even know how bright your light can shine. That’s what leading with influence is all about. Influencing others to be a brighter light in the world that can be seen on a hilltop and live an extraordinary life on your terms.

In this episode we discuss:

• Jake's Upbringing in Hawaii
• Being bullied for being a chubby kid
• A summer comeback
• Getting into fitness

And much, much more!

About the guest:

Shawn P. Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) is the founder of Cali BBQ Media, podcast host, business coach, and proud dad.

Since opening Cali BBQ in 2008, his family-run restaurant and media company in San Diego has generated more than $30 million in sales.

As a restaurateur who opened during the Great Recession of 2008, Shawn Walchef learned to use digital tools and big ideas to stay in business. During the Pandemic, Shawn and his Cali BBQ Media team developed a scalable plan that is three times more profitable than the traditional full-service restaurant model.

He also hosts two weekly video podcast series: Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers. Podcasts are just one part of his burgeoning media empire, which also includes content creation, consulting, and more digital services to help others with their smartphone storytelling.

Shawn’s smartphone storytelling strategies have led to Cali BBQ Media being featured on Amazon Prime TV, Bloomberg TV, Entrepreneur, Inc, Eater, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and many other local and national media outlets.

The business owner wants to guide others to the right digital tools and social media strategies that will unlock endless opportunities for them and their brands.

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Melissa Wiggins, aka Coach Mummabear, is a fiery Scottish lassie and lawyer turned Master Certified Professional Coach. She has a thriving podcast, has spoken on stages across the globe and has already penned her first book. At 38, she claims the warm up is over and she is pouring into as many lassies as she can. 

 When her firstborn was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer as she was about to give birth to her twin boys, her full-time calling became saving her son’s life. Shortly after, Melissa along with her husband created a foundation for pediatric cancer research. 

Their foundation has since raised millions of dollars. Melissa ended up burning out during her reign as CEO and has taken those teachings and turned them into learnings for you. She has created her own tools and now shares them ALL within EMPOWERED.Life, her 6 month coaching program. 

Melissa made over 6 figures in her first year as a coach and deeply believes that money is freedom. As a Mum of 5 - via step, biological and adoption - Coach Mummabear claims you can be a fun mum and have a thriving career without burning out: her mission in life is to empower women to do the same.

Thanks for listening to the show!

Vick Tipnes is a true success story. Having built a multi-million-dollar company, losing it all, then starting over again after a divorce and $78 in his bank account. In 2012, he founded Blackstone Medical Services with zero revenue and in the beginning years he was losing $30K per month, then almost went bankrupt twice. Through perseverance and persistence; he turned it all around and built Blackstone to an Inc 5000 Company with 325% growth over the last 7 years. Today, Blackstone is a dominant leader in the Sleep Apnea testing space and Vick is inspiring and educating business owners, entrepreneurs and business professionals nationwide. 

Thanks for listening to the show! 

About Pascal:

Pascal Bachmann is an international speaker, author, life, and business strategist who empowers and coaches businessmen to be healthy and successful leaders in business and life.

After being a professional athlete on a world-class level, having a praxis for Asian therapies, creating 7 businesses in 3 different industries, generating more than $20 Million, and coaching more than 20,000 people, he is in the position to share what he learned. 

The view and experiences from 3 different angles make him and his approach unique. He doesn’t share what he learned from books, but what real life taught him.

About Curtis:

Curtis Ray founded MPI® UNLIMITED, LLC and serves as President and CEO. In 2014, Curtis was introduced to the world of Retirement Planning and Insurance through years of research, observing that the traditional investment strategies of the 401(k), IRA, Real Estate, and Insurance were not providing the retirement people hoped for or expected.

Curtis invented and developed the MPI® (Maximum Premium Indexing) Secure Compound Interest Account™, bringing simplicity to financial education to Achieve, Protect, Grow, and Accelerate the power of Compound Interest, helping hardworking people, from all walks of life, maximize their savings to achieve their dream retirement.

In his first Best-Selling book (2018), Everyone Ends Up Poor, Curtis tackled the challenges of consistent under performance in the current retirement planning industry. In his second Best-Seller (2020), The Lost Science of Compound Interest, Curtis deconstructs the phenomenon of Compound Interest, educating readers to harness this power in their life through small and simple actions.

Curtis is a serial entrepreneur and inventor, holding multiple patents in various industries. With a passion to address issues others accept as status-quo, Curtis solves inefficiencies with entirely new approaches. Prior to founding MPI® UNLIMITED, Curtis attended Arizona State University competing on the wrestling team from 2002-2005. While still in college, he started his first business in the granite counter-top industry, growing to over 60 kitchens a week by 2012. Curtis started his 2nd business in 2008, developing and patenting the revolutionary thin natural stone system called ForzaStone®.

Curtis and his wife Erin live in Gilbert, Arizona with their five beautiful children: Cayden, Caliann, Brody, Lexi, and Kenzie. He enjoys spending time with his family and competing in all types of sports. When Curtis is not working, he enjoys traveling and experiencing all the world has to offer.

About Jesse:

Jesse is a former professional soccer player, speaker, leader, author, pastor, and former syndicated radio host. 

After graduating from an Ivy League college, Dartmouth, Jesse played professional Soccer overseas including in Zimbabwe. 

In Africa, a prescribed medication to prevent malaria built up toxic levels in his system. He was fighting for his life for one year, and it took 10 years to fully recover. The pain forged and formed a new passion and purpose. 

Jesse now spreads a message of hope and hope habits to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Jesse and his Wife Laurie live in Seattle with their four children, patient dog and noisy hamster.

In this episode we discuss:

Jesse's upbringing

His love for Soccer

Where he went to College

Traveling overseas

Some lessons from sports

A near fatal experience 

And much more!

About Amberly:

Amberly’s life story of astounding resilience has inspired a revolutionary lesson she offers to the world. She brings unique strategies developed to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and persevere through any challenge. 

She is a powerhouse of energy on stage with a story that will engage and captivate any audience. Her keynote speeches, best-selling book, workshops, and podcasts offer hope and solutions for living life at its fullest to those in chronic pain (like her) and those who find themselves struggling against any obstacle.

In this episode we discuss:

Amberly's upbringing

Some hard things that happened in her life

Amberly's dance Career

The accident that almost took her leg

How to build Grit & resilience

Why she became sober

And much more

Connect with Amberly: 

About Ryan: 

My life has been filled with challenges and failure after failure…. through hard work, dedication, perseverance, and grit I found myself on the other side of it.

I grew up in a broken home with an alcoholic mother and a bipolar father that was in and out of prison. It wasn’t like they didn’t try, they wanted to be good parents they just fell to the mercy of their conditions, it didn’t make them bad people, it just made them bad parents.

Life was chaotic, peace was hard to come by, each day was like throwing a ball on a roulette table, you never knew where it would land. I can remember walking home from school when I was in 3rd grade (it would take me 3x as long as the other kids) because I would walk really slow to delay getting home and as I cleared the bend in the road I would peer around the corner to see if the cops were at my house (this typically happened 2-3x a week when my mother would get sloppy drunk and high) and my stepfather would leave the house. The best part of those days would be when she passed out from drinking too much, the only thing I had to do then made sure my brothers and my sister ate and went to bed.

You see once upon a time I considered growing up like that a curse but today I look at those days as a blessing, preparing me for the life ahead to be the MAN, the entrepreneur, the husband, and the father I am today. I truly believe my past has given me the skills, the attributes, and the fortitude to break down barriers, overcome obstacles and conquer the challenges that have to lead me to where I am today.

Now my body of work is shared with men across the country, in many different industries with vast differences in where they’ve come from and what they’ve gone through, and even where they’d like to go…..the one constant is they all strive to be better, do better and have more and that’s what ASCENSION is…the pursuit of a better way, the pursuit to be a better husband, a better father and a better businessman!

About Will:

As an 80's kid growing up on Atari and Nintendo, I was always fascinated by video games and their ability to hijack me and propel me into a world much better than the one I was living in. Where my only limits were on my ability to acquire the skills required to master the game.

Divorced parents, an alcoholic and abusive mother, and a habitual outcast from constantly moving around as a kid left me suicidal my freshman year of college. I had your typical fixed victim mindset convinced I was born with a broken brain and there was nothing I could do about it.

A serendipitous moment in college - see my timeline below - allowed me to hit the reset button and set me on a quest to figure out what happiness really is, and how to harness its power.

About Malorie:

Malorie has spent years dedicated to understanding the science of behavior, habit, performance, and healing. She has been featured in numerous media platforms, many top rated podcasts, offering audiences a unique understanding of the power of the mind and how to become the most power version of yourself. She believes the best companies, business owners, and leaders are fully committed to their own personal development and growth.

She helps people who want to:

• Create expansion in their life
• Increase fulfillment
• Lead their teams more efficiently
• Generate more money
• Become the best version of themselves possible

She helps people by going to the root of the problem to break their glass ceilings and change the trajectory of their growth.

About JM:

As a founder and leader, JM Ryerson has built and successfully exited two companies that have created personal and financial freedom. The Let’s Go Win process has allowed JM to transform himself into the leader he is today, and in turn has given his companies the foundation and tools to propel to success.

Now, JM helps high-performing leaders define and execute their own individual leadership styles in order to grow the impact and profits of their businesses. His Show Up As You system helps utilize your role as a leader to ignite the ambition and confidence your team needs to hit next-level success — both individually and as a company.

About Jake:

Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs and freedom seekers helping people write and launch bestselling books.

He is a 3x bestselling author, a high-energy motivational speaker, investor, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality.

He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. 

In this episode we discuss:

Where Jake grew up.

His relationship with his parents

What his Dad never missed

What sports he played

Getting to work for a Dream organization

His Entrepreneurial journey

And more!

Connect with Jake on social @jakekelfer

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About Tony:

Tony Whatley became known as “The Side Hustle Millionaire” after his book with the same title became a #1 best-seller on Amazon. But, this book title isn’t just fiction; it is based on his actual story.

Tony once led a successful corporate career for over 25 years, but that is less interesting than the side-businesses that he created, which generated millions in profit.

As an active entrepreneur himself, he still owns a few businesses. But, his real passion is teaching entrepreneurs how to start, scale, and sell their business, within his podcast and consulting brand 365 Driven.

In this episode we discuss:

Tony's upbringing

Early Year's in Japan

Adversity as a kid

His school attendance record

Lessons from his Dad

His Entrepreneurial spirit 

Creating 365 Driven

And more!

Connect with tony:

About Adam:

Adam Posner is the Founder and  President at NHP Talent Group- a boutique NY-based talent consultancy, specializing in talent access for Senior-level roles within Digital Marketing, Media, eCommerce, Product and Content Creation at startups, Creative Agencies, and Brands. He is also the host of the top global career podcast,  ThePOZcast- showcasing experts to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. He has produced and aired almost 200 episodes with top guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Kara Goldin, and Tucker Max to name a few. 

Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the NYC advertising and marketing industry. He has led account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM, and digital ad agencies in NYC like VaynerMedia and EP+Co for major Clients like Verizon, Pepsi, and British Airways. This has instilled him with a unique perspective when working with candidates to truly understand their Career DNA and ensure a good fit on both sides of the recruiting equation. In addition, he brings expert advisory around the Talent Acquisition process, employer branding, and recruitment operations.

He has built a strong reputation by always putting relationships first while balancing his Client's business needs and Candidates career goals. Adam is truly a power connector. He identifies opportunities, synergies and connects the dots.

In this episode we discuss:

Where Adam Grew up

Going to New York City Public Schools

His favorite Hobby as a kid ( And today)

Where he went to College

How he got into recruiting 

Getting fired from Vaynermedia

And much more!

Connect with Adam:

Welcome to the 2nd Episode of Blazed Weekly!  

In this episode our host Jordan is going to cover why you need a landing page page for you business.  

If you enjoyed the episode, consider giving us a 5 Star Rating & Review below:    

About Liz:

As the daughter of world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard F. Edlich, Liz Edlich and her sister Rachel grew up in their father’s labs and were constantly exposed to skin rejuvenation and wound healing. She proceeded to go into the skincare industry and developed around 100 different products for celebrities and television for 10-15 years, alongside Rachel. It wasn’t until the two sisters experienced issues with their own skin that they decided to begin a new venture.

At the age of 45, Liz Edlich realize that her skin wasn’t the same. She found that “gravity had hit” and wrinkles, hair, hormones and weight all seemed to be out of her control. Additionally, Rachel suddenly began to suffer from rosacea. The sisters then set out on their own mission: to create a skincare product that could be Liz’s anti-ageing solution but was also formulated to heal and cater to Rachel’s sensitive skin.

Once created, Liz had only used the product for 2 weeks before she found herself inundated with comments from co-workers about what she was using – something that had never happened to her before. Rachel’s rosacea also cleared after 30 days and they knew they were on to something special.

After testing the product in the lab, they discovered that it outperformed numerous other brands in potency and before they knew it, Radical Skincare was born. Liz is adamant that the products created are only those that are truly needed in the market. She bases her decision for product creation on what she and her friends require and sets out to create a multitasking product to target the issues.

Her biggest priority is to make a difference, not just to people’s skin, but to their lives. She constantly calls upon her experiences with some of the biggest success coaches in the world and applies that passion to how she can use Radical Skincare to better the lives of others.

Radical Skincare has now been taken from 2 Barneys stores in New York and Los Angeles to 16 countries and 800 stores. The brand can now be found in Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora, QVC, Fenwick’s, Harvey Nichols, all Space NK stores and now Harrods – and it only continues to grow.

In this episode we discuss:

• Liz's upbringing in 
• How passion fueled her
• Her want for Freedom
• Growing up with incredible parents
• Her Father's example
• Working in many roles
• And much more!

Connect with Liz: 

Welcome to the 1st Episode of Blazed Weekly!

In this episode our host Jordan is going to cover:

• How to optimize your social media profiles
• Why engagement is key
• What showing up on social media will do for you and your brand

If you enjoyed the episode, consider giving us a 5 Star Rating & Review below: 

Daniel Gomez is an Award-Winning Motivational Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, Corporate Trainer, Executive Coach, and Podcast of the Year Recipient. Daniel speaks and coaches at events all over the world!

Daniel Gomez has over two decades of experience in the arena of Leadership Development & Team Building, Sales Training, Customer Service, and Coaching. He is the International Best-Selling Author of "You Were Born to Fly", a book written to inspire and give people the high-performance habits and confidence needed to be the leaders of their own destiny. Daniel’s high-energy and ability to unlock the untapped potential in people have made him a highly sought-out trainer for top organizations including the U.S. Air Force to develop their officers. He gives organizations the success principles, leadership skills, and champion's mindset to develop and build a winning team. Daniel is a true professional and easy to work with!

In this episode we discuss:

• Daniels upbringing
• Getting into sports
• His love for sales
• Some pivotal moments
• And much more!

The show is officially 2!

If you would have told me two years ago that I would have a podcast that has listeners in 68 countries, has been featured in Yahoo Finance, & ranked in the top 2% globally I would have said you were crazy.

I'm so appreciative of EVERY SINGLE listener and GUEST that's invested time into the show. I can't thank you enough!

As you'll hear in the audio, we are moving away from seasons and have a new series called Blazed Weekly launching.

We hope that you having an amazing 2022 and look forward to helping you blazing your own trail this year!

Remember: " The struggle might be real, but the good news is that every struggle has a free gift called a lesson." 

About Erik:

Erik Huberman is the founder and CEO of Hawke Media, the fastest growing marketing consultancy in the United States. Launched in 2014, Hawke Media has been valued at $75 million and has grown from seven to over 150 employees in three locations (Los Angeles, New York, and Boston). The company has serviced over 2000 brands of all sizes, ranging from startups like Tamara Mellon, SiO Beauty, and Bottlekeeper to household names like Red Bull, Verizon Wireless, and Alibaba. Hawke Media has taken home numerous industry awards including inclusion on the Inc. 5000 2020 list of “Fastest Growing Companies”, Fortune Magazine’s “50 Best Workplaces in Southern California” and Huberman was named The International Business Awards Entrepreneur of the Year in the field of Advertising, Marketing, & Public Relations.

As a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, Huberman is a sought-after thought leader in the world of digital marketing, entrepreneurship, sales and business. Prior to Hawke, he founded, grew and sold two successful ecommerce companies. Huberman is the recipient of numerous honors and awards including Forbes “30Under30,” CSQ “40Under40”, Inc. Magazine’s “Top 25 Marketing Influencers,” and Best in Biz North America’s “Marketing Executive of the Year.” A regular contributor to major publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur and CSQ, Huberman is also a well-known keynote speaker.

In this episode we discuss:

Erik's childhood

Becoming an Entrepreneur at 8

Getting into E-Commerce in Middle School

Becoming the Top Knife Salesman for Cutco

The College Years

And much more!

About Kelly:

About Dr. Green:

Dr. Sherman Green is the CEO & Executive Life Coach for Strategic Directions with advanced training in several organizational initiatives.  He has worked almost 15-years as a higher education professional and an adjunct professor on the community college and university level, respectively.  A dynamic scholar, transformative leader and forward-thinking visionary, Dr. Green is committed to providing clients the resources needed in order to be strong contributors to society and advancing them to new levels of excellence in their own lives.  His focus points are strengthening self-awareness, helping clients to be held accountable for their future goals and equipping clients with the skills and resources that will allow them to complete any life endeavor they want to pursue. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Dr. Green's upbringing
• His passion for music
• Where he went to College
• And much more!

Thanks for listening!

About Brian:

Brian G. Bachand is a man who is living proof that life is an evolution. His own journey from being a priest to then an executive in New York City, Partner in executive search and now founder of his own company, evolution evolution. His expertise is helping professional leaders and organizations evolve to be courageous and intentional as a Leadership Coach, Evolved Recruitment and Inspirational Speaker. He is based out of Toronto and is proud to be both an American and Canadian citizen. Finally, Brian believes when we ask the question, “What do I desire?” – the truth will intuitively lead us forward.

Connect with Brian:

About Mike:

Mike believes the emotional connection a buyer has with their home and the memories they make while living there is what makes homeownership so special. Named CENTURY 21’s president and chief executive officer in January 2019, he is a leader in residential and commercial real estate franchising, brokerage, and management. A 21–year plus veteran with the CENTURY 21 brand, Mike has served in numerous positions throughout the company including Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales. Prior to his tenure in these growth roles, Mike was the Vice President of Operations at C21 managing business such as awards, events, commercial and a referral platform.

Mike understands that buying and selling a house can be the most complex transaction a person ever makes, which is why he is so passionate about helping the more than 136,000 independent sales professionals affiliated with CENTURY 21 defy mediocrity every single day as they transform the homebuying process from just a transaction to an extraordinary experience for their clients.

A graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Mike prides himself on living an active lifestyle, which includes everything outdoors like swimming, running, snowboarding or just the park as long as it’s with his wife and four daughters.

In this episode we discuss:

Mike's upbringing

What kind of kid he was

His love for sports

Some lessons from Wrestling

The College years

Starting from the Bottom

Wearing multiple hats

How the pandemic impacted Century 21

And more!

Connect with Mike:

About Ted:

Ted Phaeton is a Morning Meteorologist based in Charlotte, NC. Ted is also a member of the National Weather Association and received his NWA Television/Radio Seal of Approval in December of 2016, making him a certified meteorologist with the national organization. As if speaking four and a half hours a day on air wasn't enough, Ted is also the host of the "No Rain... No Rainbows" Podcast inspiring listeners to overcome adversity and live their best lives. 

As the founder of The Modern Man, a men's networking & empowerment group, Ted hopes to help build men in their communities to reach their full potential. Ted's mission is to help men establish meaningful relationships, network with like-minded individuals, and build a support group that will help them excel in life, business, and relationships. 

In this episode we discuss:

Ted's upbringing

What sports he played

Some lessons her learned at a young age

His love for gaming

Getting into computer science 

A pivotal moment in College

Life after School

The Modern Man 

And more!

Connect with Ted:

About Kimber:

Kimber’s life was left in turmoil after years of suffering physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother and others.

Kimber had a lifechanging moment that changed everything that she shares in her book, Greta Gar Bitch and in this episode.

Today, Kimber Leigh is a highly respected actress, model, producer, television host, spokesperson, and master of ceremonies. She is well steeped in the Arizona cinema scene, whilst residing on the Big Island of Hawaii with her husband.

Along with acting and producing a host of short films, Kimber has starred in feature films including, The 49th Line, A Calling of Courage, and Love a la Carte.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Insight Vacations, and Arizona’s Pure Country Radio have employed her talents in the production of countless commercials, print, and advertising products.

Kimber’s award-winning talent has been recognized multiple times by the A3F Almost Famous Film Festival, Phoenix Comicon Film Festival, and AZ Fame Film Festival. She has won awards for Best Overall Acting, Outstanding Individual Performance, and Best Actress in a Film Short. Kimber has also received a Gold Hermes and a Telly Award for her work in journalism.

In this episode we discuss:

Kimber's childhood

Some context about her Mother

Early abuse

A moment that changed everything

Losing her Mother & Brothers

Her time as a flight attendant

Some context into her career

Info about her book Greta Gar Bitch

And more!

Connect with Kimber:

About Steve:

Entrepreneur Magazine labeled me as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz” because I have developed a reputation for making the impossible, possible. I founded the first high-end luxury concierge, through which I've arranged things like private dinners at the feet of Michelangelo’s “David” while being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli.

I published a best-selling book, “Bluefishing”, documenting how I’ve built a business on social currency. I have spoken for Harvard, The Pentagon,
and Fortune 500 Companies.

All coming from a young lad that was only qualified to lay bricks at a construction site. I've spent 20+ years falling on my face to learn the lessons that you can implement into YOUR career ambitions.

In this episode we discuss:

• Steve's upbringing
• His early jobs as a bricklayer
• Some lessons he learned at a young age
• Hustling his way to China
• Getting kicked out of his Apartment
• A job that changed everything
• His entrepreneurial journey
• And much more!!

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About Tony:

Tony DiMatteo is the founder and CEO of Lottery.com, a courier service operating in multiple states, enabling consumers to play state sanctioned lottery games directly from their mobile phones. Lottery.com is also the largest provider of lottery data in the world with clients including Google and Amazon. The company has worked with regulators and industry leaders to help legitimize lottery courier services in the United States.  DiMatteo is responsible for global initiatives and the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategy.  DiMatteo is also the Executive Director of the WinTogether trust and WinTogether.org, a charitable platform enabling causes to raise funds for global and local projects.  He is a sought after thought leader, and his approach to social impact, entrepreneurship, blockchain, and the gaming industry has been covered in The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, TechCrunch, Inc. and more. Tony has also been a featured guest speaker at Tony Robbins’ Platinum Finance and Peter Diamandis’ A360 events speaking on the future of fundraising.

In this episode we discuss:

• Tony's upbringing 
• Growing up in Colorado
• His parents hard upbringings
• Being the youngest of 3
• Learning about Entrepreneurship at a young age
• His Mom's Diagnosis 
• Moving to California
• Making it through High School
• A pivotal moment
• Starting his entrepreneurial journey
• The ventures that didn't work
• Why Lottery.com?
• And more!

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Matthew Ryan, A.K.A., Matty Ice is an Entrepreneur, Podcast Host & Studio Owner based in Scottsdale, AZ.

Matthew Ryan has had on some amazing & notable guests like: Super Bowl Champion WR Antonio Brown, Taylor Alesia, Bdotadot, Taelor Parker & more!

In addition to notable guests, Matty Ice loves to interview local Arizona artists to give them a platform to be heard!

In this episode we discuss:

Matthew's upbringing

How he was as a kid

Some early entrepreneurial spirit

Getting into the music space

His first business

Who has inspired him

What he's up to next

And more!

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About Allan:

Mr. Jones is President of Emaginos, a company dedicated to transforming K-12 Education for every child in America. He previously co-founded a company called Intelligent Education that provided virtual, online high-school courses to students across the country with faculty members from Florida to Hawaii.  He taught high school mathematics for seven years and computer courses for three.  He also ran the Computer Center for the Oxford, Massachusetts school district. Mr. Jones worked ten years in corporate research at Digital Equipment Corporation. He then worked as a senior researcher and planning consultant for the Center for Educational Leadership and Technology (CELT), where he assisted schools, districts and states with technology planning. He also spent three years as Director of Information Systems at The Westminster Schools (an outstanding independent day school in Atlanta, GA).

A career educator with a history for leadership and innovation, Allan has designed and implemented education programs that received national recognition and validation by the U.S. Department of Education. One of those programs, Project COFFEE, founded in the late 1970s, became a national model for getting high-school dropouts back into school and on a path to success.  The original program and several of its offspring are still in operation today.  His education partnering with industry resulted in a letter of recognition from President Reagan. While at Digital Equipment Corporation he advised institutions such as MIT and the National Science Foundation on developing and implementing industry/university research relationships.  He was responsible for coordinating research programs and relationships between Digital and leading universities all over the world.  His education experience ranges from the high school classroom to elementary school computer vacation camps, and includes roles in administration as director of a school district computer center, classroom math teacher, and school board member.

In the episode we discuss:

• Allan's upbringing in Maine
• His time in the Navy
• Deciding between Military & Raising a Family
• His love for Education
• The creation of Project COFFEE
• Being recognized as an industry leader
• Why Emaginos?
• And More!

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About Frank:

Every day, I wake up inspired to be a better version of myself. I do this by using three principles: 🅻🅴🅰🆁🅽, 🅲🆁🅴🅰🆃🅴 & 🆂🅷🅰🆁🅴

❶ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 something new.

❷ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 something that didn't exist.

❸ 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 something with someone.

In May of 2018, I had the opportunity to meet Gary Vaynerchuk.

Among the many pieces of advice he gave me one that impacted me the most was this:

“𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙙𝙄𝙣, 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮.”

I didn’t take that advice until November but he was right.

LinkedIn has changed my life.

➨ 𝐌𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘:

In 2003 I went into work, just like any other day. However this day, I was laid off.

It devastated me and threw my “game plan” for life in a spiral.

I made the decision to take my side-hustle at the time and turn it into my main hustle building my first company.

Today, I am on my fourth company, ebm, which is one of the largest employee benefits technology platform providers in the nation.

We help benefit consultants, carriers and enrollment firms attract, win & retain business acting as an extension of their team providing expert technology services to organizations nationwide.

In this episode we discuss:

• Frank's early years
• What he was into as a kid
• What sports he played
• Moving to Connecticut
• What happened after High School
• Starting his first Business
• A little about EBM
• And more!
  
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About Melissa:

Robert Gill grew up in the tough, rough and tumble town of Bayonne, New Jersey. His Dad struggled working three jobs to support his Mom and four children. Although there was no shortage of love, life centered around the constant dysfunction of a lack of money. There was absolutely zero financial education which resulted in a constant fear of the unknown: money.

He have since been obsessed to provide the much-needed financial education that is so lacking in the world, so no one has to experience the pain and helplessness that his family did.

Rob has learned from experience, people don’t want just money. In over 20 years of working in the financial services space, him and his team have done over 23,000 cash flow analyses and over 10,000 financial plans. What he has learned is that the one thing that people want most is Financial Freedom.

They want the Freedom to do WHAT they want, WHEN they want, HOW they want and with WHO they want WITHOUT financial or time constraints. This is exactly what he sets out to do for each and every client.

In this episode we discuss:

• Rob's upbringing
• How he was as a kid
• The sports he played
• Who some of his mentors were.
• Where he went to school
• The first job after College
• The route he went next
• What he does today
• And more!

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About Sam: 

Sam believes everyone is an athlete and that strength & conditioning is for everyone. Native to Portland, Oregon Sam is passionate about leading all people to live a sustainable, strong, healthy lifestyle.  His 10+ years of coaching experience as well as personally competing in the CrossFit Games, USAW Weightlifting Nationals, and numerous sports give him a unique perspective to help Athletes reach their Goals.  His prior experience as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force also gives him a unique perspective to help prospective military members train to be mentally and physically prepared for service.  While he's not coaching, he enjoys studying ways to improve his methods to ensure all people he works with receive the best strength and conditioning program possible.   No matter who you are or what you do, Sam believes Strength is for you.

In this episode we discuss:

Sam's upbringing

What sports he played

Any early injury

High School Sports

Deciding to serve the Country

Personal Training Journey 

Launching Strength Farm

SFX Athletes App

And more!

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About Jeff:

Mark is an Internationally known keynote speaker and personality best known for being the Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he receives high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time. 

Having spoken in more than 60 countries, Mark has shared his message of opportunity and action and created powerful transformation in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide.

Crystal Dwyer Hansen is an Entrepreneur, Certified Life Coach, and Wellness/Nutrition Expert, whose personal coaching, speaking, CD and video programs, books, and articles have helped people all over the world. Crystal's expertise is in the field of human potential.

Those who have worked with Crystal have experienced profound and lasting transformation in relationships, career, health & wellness. Crystal is a Member of the International Coaching Federation and the founder of Crystal Vision Life, Ltd, (crystalvisionlife.com) and Skinny Life™ a wellness company (skinnylife.com).

In this episode we discuss:

• Crystal's upbringing 
• Mark's upbringing
• How they met
• Why Mark sends Crystal's Mother Rose's on their Anniversary each year.
• Why intuition is important
• Why asking is so crucial
• A little about their new book "Ask" The bridge from your dreams to your destiny.
• What they are up to next

Purchase Mark & Crystal's new book, "Ask: The bridge from your dreams to your destiny": 

Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world; including the former CIA Director, Super Bowl Champions and even a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner.

He studied literature at Oxford University, and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status.  In iTunes, he was ranked #1 in the business category and ranked #78 in the Top 100.

Jeremy was named one of the top 26 podcasts for entrepreneurs to listen to in 2017 + 18 by CIO Magazine, top podcast to listen to by INC Magazine in 2019 and Millennial Influencer to follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed.  He’s also a contributing editor of New Theory Magazine and Grit Daily.

After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, founded Command Your Brand to help visionary founders use the power of podcasts to change the world.

In this episode we discuss:

• Where Jeremy grew up
• What kind of kid he was
• What sports he was into
• What his first job was at 11
• Where he went to school
• Why he started his podcast
• How his business scaled
• And More!

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Paul Getter is a friend first and top-tier internet marketer second.

Paul’s internet marketing career began in desperation. Recently fired and without any prospects, he discovered the power of social media. Without any formal education in marketing, he committed himself to learning every aspect of social media marketing. Fast forward a few years and he has now spent over one billion dollars running ads and campaigns for his clients, is in the top 1% of ad spenders on Facebook, and has over 1 million followers on Instagram.

But Paul knows that platforms like Facebook and Instagram are just tools. They're not the objective. The objective is getting results for his clients.

Just a sampling of his successes include boosting the popularity of TV shows, skyrocketing authors onto the New York Times best-sellers list, elevating Fortune 500 companies, and helping numerous A-list celebrities and small-platform personalities gain millions of social media followers.

But don't get the wrong idea that Paul only works with household brand names or personalities who have already achieved fame and influence (such as Alex Mehr, Tai Lopez, and Les Brown, just to name just a few). On the contrary, Paul is absolutely passionate about collaborating with anyone who is wholeheartedly dedicated to sharing their awesome ideas with the world.

Paul works with each client in a deeply personal way. People trust him, refer him to their friends and colleagues, and come back to work with him because he cares for them as people. Ethical to the core, Paul has declined numerous lucrative opportunities that didn't align with his principals.

He lives in Florida with his wife and three brilliant kids. When not spending time with his family or placing his order a local Starbucks—tall nonfat mocha, please—you might find him in a third-world country camping in huts with no water or electricity. His heart is for the homeless and people in impoverished countries. Paul himself grew up in a low income home, facing many challenges growing up. He has served on the board for a large homeless nonprofit organization that helps those in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

His hobbies include running, reading and optimizing funnels.

In this episode we discuss:

• Paul's upbringing 
• What sports he played
• What hobbies he enjoyed
• How he got into Marketing
• How he has been able to work with top entrepreneurs 
• Some tips and advice from Paul
• And more!

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About Zach:

From over 5 years in prison to building a 6 figure business, my name is Zach Babcock, and I help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and monetize top shelf passive income businesses and personal brands.

I interview celebrities and industry leaders on the top rated Apple Podcast, Underdog Empowerment, and I have a broad perspective from both extremes of life.

In this episode we discuss:

• Where Zach grew up
• How he feels about his Mom
• What kind of sports he played
• Some trouble he got in
• Hard time behind bars
• His experience with Networking Marketing
• Underdog Empowerment
• And more!

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At the age of 27, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off over $15,000 per month in passive income. Rachel has made a name for herself in the personal finance realm. She is the bestselling author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She has been featured on the Penny Hoarder and the New York Times and contracted to speak at colleges. She is a former financial advisor, and a real estate investor with almost 40 rental units. Her valuable lessons have helped thousands of female millennials work their way out of financial despair. She has successfully done what no one has done before: made the topic of money management fun, entertaining, and simple.

​Rachel has a Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics from Centre College. She has held roles as a financial advisor, a real estate analyst, and a senior finance analyst.

Rachel is based in Colorado with her husband and dog.

In this episode we discuss:

• Rachel's upbringing
• What she was into as a kid
• What shifted her mindset on Money?
• How she paid for College
• What she learned from her first corporate job
• What her books are about
• And much more!

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