The Start Something Show

Hypnotherapy creates a necessary opening in your brain to create changes in your behavior that you want, while Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) creates faster integration. Sound like crazy woowoo stuff? Not if you’re a brain science geek like me and my guest today - Jill Fischer! You might be surprised to learn how commonly these techniques are used by high performers, including entrepreneurs, professional athletes, and musicians.

Social media is crucial nowadays, but I know many of us struggle with it. Elaine Lindsay, founder of TROOL Social Media, social media consultant, Google+ Evangelist and speaker, shares with us her immense expertise on the subject and makes it easier for you to successfully tackle your social media. Remember, consistency is the keyword in Social Media.

Teresa de Grosbois is all about teaching you how to become more influential, so that you can have a bigger impact with your message. Being an influencer means building relationships, lifting up others and creating cycles of reciprocity, rather than scorekeeping, boasting, or making others look small so you can be feel more important.

Learn how to become more influential and how to avoid mistakes and pitfalls along the way.

Would you believe me if I told you that you were biologically wired to have a ‘happiness set point?’  NYT #1 bestselling author and world-renowned transformational teacher and and happiness expert Marci Shimoff is back to discuss if and how we really can change how happy we are, and give you the simplest exercise that will change your life. It’s definitely changed mine.

Nobody is more surprised than me to announce that there is a second season of the start something show. The story of how this came about is a truly entrepreneurial one - so grab your travel mug of coffee and enjoy this short story episode.

Back when I created The StartSomething Show I wanted to tell the stories behind success - the REAL stories, not the 'overnight success stories' that were really many years in the making. I wanted to pull back the curtain and share the vulnerability, the failures, the real journey of success. So that's what we did.

The episodes in season two are quite a bit different. I had originally recorded these interviews with the intent of them being training modules for the members in my community. BUT, since I had a 'pivot' in my business (and more on that in the episode) now you get the benefit of these nuggets of awesomeness.

We all need role models, and thanks to Spenser Chapple, we now have them. Spenser Chapple is a twenty-four year old woman on a mission to find role models, and as a result of a Kickstarter campaign launched the One Red Lipstick project (a book and documentary) to showcase the resiliency of women. Spenser started the project after a family tragedy, and today you get to hear all about it first hand. We have Spenser Chapel, Fay Chappel, and Anne Day with us today. They are the fabulous ladies behind the One Red Lipstick Project!

Pete Winiarski is joining us today on the show and we are going to dive into the topic of goal achievement., Pete is the Founder and CEO of Win Enterprises, LLC, a Management Consulting and Results Coaching Firm as well as co-founder of the Business Consultant Institute .

Pete has been a guest expert on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox, and he’s the bestselling author of Act Now! A Daily Action Log for Achieving Your Goals in 90 Days, which helps both businesses and individuals to be action-oriented and achieve their goals.

Michael Port can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on air expert and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port.

He has written six books, including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show, the latter which—according to the former President of Starbucks—“might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.” His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as "best books of the year."

Sharon Sayler is an international communications trainer, speaker, best-selling author and CEO of the strategic communications firm Competitive Edge Communications, a company devoted to teaching professionals around the world how to be courageous leaders using critical communication skills.

Sharon works with a wide range of clientele — executives, entrepreneurs, universities, corporations and organizations such as Delta Airlines, Yale’s Graduate School of Management, and the Women’s Executive Leadership Council.

Bob Burg is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies.His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has sold over half a million copies and it has been translated into 21 languages. It has been reissued in a new, expanded edition with a foreword by Huffington Post founder and publisher, Arianna Huffington.Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.

Today's guest is Gail Jessen. She's a client of mine, so of course, I think she is amazing! Gail recently quit her job in higher education, sold everything she owned, lost 102 pounds, and she's working to heal her Hashimoto's disease. Gail has been able to transition from employee to online business owner, while keeping adventure as a priority in her life. I'm so excited to share Gail's story with you, and also work through some of Gail's goals for the future. You are going to be excited hearing about all of the things that Gail has started, just because she knew she had to make a change. 

Michel Neray combines a science degree from the University of Waterloo, an MBA from McGill University, and a career as a creative marketing copywriter, advertising agency director and marketing executive. A visionary and entrepreneurial game-changer, in 1995 he founded Portfolios Online, the world’s first Internet search engine for advertising and creative professionals. In 2012, he created MoMondays, a entertaining and inspiring monthly event that has since expanded to multiple cities in Canada and the U.S.

A naturally dynamic, fun and engaging speaker, Michel has held a variety of leadership positions in the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and has spoken professionally in more than seven countries.

Steve Sims is an ugly kid from the outskirts of London. He wasn't born into the world of luxury but certainly holds his place there now!

Steve is the founder of the Bluefish, the bespoke international travel and lifestyle concierge firm. Google Steve and the Bluefish and you’ll find him on everywhere- the Travel Channel and CNBC the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, London's Sunday Times, The Robb Report, and South China Morning Post, and let's not forget he has been invited to speak at Harvard....twice!

He is well regarded for his marketing within the luxury world but be prepared, he does things his way!

Ellen Rogin is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller, Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality.

Chockfull of “left brain” credentials – Ellen is an MBA, CPA, Certified Financial PlannerTM and owner of a successful wealth management firm --she also walks on the “right” side, balancing values, big picture ideas, meditation and humor with all her professional training. She is as comfortable talking about the power of compound interest as she is talking about the power of belief.

Ellen is also founder of the Abundance Activist® movement whose mission it is to help the world think and act more prosperously.

Joel Boggess is the go-to guy for clarity, confidence and direction. He's the guy people call when they're feeling stuck, under-challenged or overwhelmed. I know, I’ve called him myself! Joel teaches people how to start over at 40, and how to relaunch their lives.

His latest book, Finding your Voice, hit the #1 spot on Amazon for success, happiness, and in the self esteem categories. And his podcast, ReLaunch, which is in syndication, was named by Podcasters' Paradise as the "Most Inspirational" and "Best Overall" podcast of 2014.  I’ve had the pleasure of being on ReLaunch a couple of times myself and it’s a wonderful show-you can check out the show and connect with Joel at relaunchshow.com.

Lori Kennedy is the owner of The Wellness Business Academy and The Wellness Business Summit.  She is growing a community of passionate and ambitious health leaders who are working together to achieve the company’s 1 million dollar mission and changing the way healthcare is done.

Lori helps you learn how to leverage the internet for your business so you can play big and serve more people. Lori is here today to share her story of going from a 1:1 business model to a 1:many business model and how it drastically changed her life.  She's even brought you a freebie to help you get your online business set up.  

Camille Leone is the Founder of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce, an expanding organization with live, local chapters coast-to-coast in the U.S. and Canada, and members worldwide through their growing web presence. They represent holistic professionals and practitioners to consumers looking for new options and support in health, lifestyle and business-building. Camille is also the Author of False Starts: The Misadventures of Transformation.

Tracy Repchuk is a 5-Time International Bestselling Author and Online Marketing and Social Media Strategist. She’s been an award-winning entrepreneur since the age of 19 when she started a software company directly out of college and since then Tracy has helped thousands of clients reach millions with their message. She’s had speaking appearances in over 35 countries and every major TV network, and now she’s here!!

How do you get this kind of exposure?

In addition she has appeared as a technology specialist in National TV segments with ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, HGTV, Forbes, USA Today over 50 publications, newspapers and magazines, 3 motivational movies with thousands of speaking appearances in over 35 countries.

Speaker, Author, Past TV Show Host, College Instructor, and Advisory Chair for The School of Entrepreneurship, Barb Stuhlemmer works to strengthen the courage of business owners to take extraordinary action and reach the million or multi-million dollar income. She is a Master Business Strategist, advisory chair for the school of entrepreneurship, speaker and author as well as the owner of several of her own businesses. 

Barb comes on the show today to talk about her work with business leaders and how she helps grow their business.  Stay tuned because Barb has a special offer just for Super Starters!

CEO of Upside Thinking, Inc., Lisa Marie Platske creates high-performing leaders, coaching women in business from around the globe. An award-winning leadership expert and #1 best-selling author, she uses her law enforcement journey to share what exceptional leaders do differently to seize untapped opportunities, why connection is the new currency, and how to position yourself as a stand-out expert in your industry. The founder of the Design Your Destiny LIVE, she lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband, Jim and their two pet foxes.

In this episode Lisa Marie shares her path from government employee to entrepreneur, even though she had no prior business experience.  Lisa Marie has learned so much since she started out, and one of her biggest lessons is the importance of connection.  Don't miss a minute of this episode to hear other tips for Upside Thinking.

Today's guest is Pamela Thompson.  She is an author, coach, facilitator, speaker, and entrepreneur.  After spending years building a career in government, she walk away from it all in order to have purpose in her life.  She shares her story and how you can take steps to make your life exactly what you want it to be.

Teresa teaches corporations and entrepreneurs how to create massively successful word of mouth campaigns by tapping into the top leaders, promoters, networkers and influencers in your industry. Teresa has used word of mouth epidemics to take three of her own books to best-seller status and has a 100% success rate with those she has mentored using the same process. Teresa teaches business and marketing courses and heads the international  Evolutionary Business Council of speakers and influencers dedicated to teaching the principles of success.

I am so excited to have Marbeth Dunn on the show today.  MarBeth Dunn is known as the Joy to Abundance Strategist. We can all use a little more joy and abundance in our lives, can't we?  She's the founder of The Spiritual Wealth Activation System, and the best selling co-author of “Start Right Marketing” and “Conversations that Make a Difference: Shift Your Beliefs”, founder of the Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce, and host of Having It ALL podcast and upcoming TV show.  Marbeth also shares a little bit of her experience of living in Haiti, and how she managed to weather 7 coup de tat's. Don't miss it!

I’m excited to welcome David Cohen to The Start Something Show!  David is an author, business coach and facilitator and was the former host/producer of the Small Business Big Ideas Show, heard weekly for over 9 years.   David has interviewed guests like the late great Stephen covey and Jack Canfield. He is also the author of Bust Out: Ignite Your Inner Entrepreneur. David  has taught thousands over the years in both the non-profit and for profit sectors particularly startups. You can connect with David at www.theboomerbusinesscoach.com.