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082. Erik Korem: Why Stress Isn't the Enemy but the Gateway to Growth

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Once a young boy burdened by the trials of bullying and the struggle of standing out, Erik found solace and empowerment through sports. The very challenges that sought to diminish him ignited a fierce resolve, propelling him to athletic excellence and shaping a future that would influence high-performance culture profoundly. This pivotal experience set the stage for a life's work committed to elevating sports science and nurturing athletic talent. Today, Erik thrives on the daily opportunity to guide others on their own transformative paths toward health and well-being.

Who is Dr. Erik Korem?

Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance thought leader that introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience and holds a doctorate in Exercise Science. Erik is the founder of AIM7, a health and fitness app that turns your wearable data into ultra-personalized plans for your mind, body, and recovery to help you look, feel, and perform your best.

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081. Dan Peterson: Effective Parenting - Addressing A Child's Heart & Belief System

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Growing up as the eldest of six, Dan often found himself in a role reversal, becoming a confidant and pillar of support for his mother during her marital struggles. This early responsibility of caring for his mother, rather than being cared for, profoundly shaped his awareness as a parent. It's this personal experience that propelled him into his current profession, where he is passionate about helping parents strike a healthy balance—knowing what to share with their children and recognizing when it might be too much, to avoid placing undue stress on young shoulders.

Who is Dan Peterson?

Dan Peterson is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and an Advanced Trainer in the Nurtured Heart Approach™. With a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University, obtained in 2002, Dan brings over two decades of diverse experience to the table. His professional journey has seen him engage in various roles across educational and therapeutic environments, including specialized schools, inpatient care, home therapy, and his own private practice.

As the entrepreneurial spirit behind The Compass 4 Life, Dan's mission is to guide families and educational institutions in managing children with challenging behaviors. His expertise has been instrumental in advising school districts on the development of social-emotional learning programs at the elementary level, enhancing the overall school atmosphere through his tailored professional development sessions, coaching, and strategic initiatives.

Dan's innovative 90-day coaching program is a beacon of hope for parents struggling with children who exhibit behavioral issues and are unresponsive to conventional parenting techniques or interventions. This program is particularly beneficial for children who may have diagnoses such as ADHD, ODD, Anxiety, Depression, or other behavioral challenges. Dan's approach focuses on three transformative pillars:

1. Steering clear of power struggles and emotional upheaval.

2. Fostering a positive, lasting internal change through connection with their child.

3. Shifting from a punitive discipline approach to one that emphasizes skill-building and accountability.

On the home front, Dan is a devoted husband to Liz for 24 years and a proud father to Ryan, Ella, and Ben. The eldest among six brothers, he has a passion for the great outdoors, reveling in activities like bowhunting, camping, fishing, and mountain hiking. In quieter moments, Dan is an enthusiastic reader and cherishes spending quality time with his family.

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080. Nick Hutchison: Effectively Applying What You Read in a Book

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Growing up, books were not a part of his world, but a pivotal piece of advice from a boss in his early 20s sparked a realization: success is intertwined with continuous learning. This epiphany led Nick to immerse himself in podcasts during his daily commutes, which eventually inspired him to dive into the world of reading. Now, devouring 50 to 100 books a year, Nick harnesses the wisdom within pages to gain knowledge or solve a problem. Nick defines success as savoring life's journey, centering on the essential pillars of happiness, health, wealth, nurturing relationships, and making a positive impact.

Who is Nick Hutchison?

Nick Hutchison stands as the visionary force behind BookThinkers, a growing 7-figure marketing agency that seamlessly bridges the worlds of authors and readers.

In just over 7 years, he has organically built a platform that reaches over 1,000,000 people each month. Nick's podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books, is a global top 2% show that features captivating interviews with world-class authors such as Grant Cardone, Lewis Howes, and Alex Hormozi.

Through the use of his platform, Nick has helped hundreds of authors expand their reach to hundreds of millions of readers and drive significant revenue growth as part of their book campaigns. His expansive services include short-form video production, podcast booking and social media brand building.

Now, Nick has dedicated his life to helping millions of readers take action on the information they learn and rise to their potential through his books, speaking, and personal brand as a whole. This was the inspiration for his new book, Rise of the Reader, where he dives into the strategies for mastering your reading habits and applying what you learn.

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079. Chris Tuff: Creating Authentic Connection - The Key to Relationship Building & Sales

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In a pivotal 2016 moment, Chris, the youngest partner in a historic advertising agency, realized his success and social status couldn't fill the void of spiritual and familial disconnection. Heeding his twin brother's advice, Chris departed a family vacation to enter rehab, a decision that led to sobriety, a rekindled relationship with God, and a renewed commitment to his loved ones. Now, Chris channels his passion into helping others find fulfillment and pursue their dreams.

Who is Chris Tuff?

National bestselling author of “The Millennial Whisperer” and “Save Your Asks” Tuff has keynoted for some of the world’s biggest companies around work culture and sales like Nike, Meta, Amazon, Harvard and AT&T. Chris is also an entrepreneur serving as cofounder for Pionaire podcasting network and Workvibes (a workplace culture consulting company).

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078. Kristen Butler: Thriving WITHIN Your Comfort Zone

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we dive into Kristen Butler's transformative tale. Once an eBay Powerseller who worked to the brink of collapse, Kristen faced a harsh reality when her business failed, plunging her into despair. It was at her lowest point that she realized success isn't about pushing harder; it's about thriving within your own comfort zone. Embracing positivity, her faith, and a healthful lifestyle, Kristen rebounded to create Power of Positivity in 2009, proving that true strength lies in a positive mindset and living authentically. Join us to uncover the lessons from Kristen's journey of self-discovery and resilience.

Who is Kristen Butler?

Kristen Butler is a bestselling author and the CEO of Power of Positivity, a community with over 50 MM followers globally. Kristen was awarded SUCCESS Magazine's Emerging Entrepreneur in 2022.

She is a leader, writer, and visionary in personal development with a huge heart and captivating authenticity. Her mission is to uplift the planet!

Kristen passionately started Power of Positivity in 2009 after completely transforming her life from rock bottom using the power of positive thinking. Kristen contributes her transformation to a positive mindset, her relationship with God, and an active, plant-based lifestyle.

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077. Brian Roth: Discovering, Developing and Delivering Your Potential

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Brian Roth, a man who listened intently to God's voice calling him to run for governor, despite never having held political office. While the establishment rallied to keep him off the ballot, Brian's journey didn't end there. His commitment to his calling didn't waver; he continues to follow the path God lays out for him, undeterred by the obstacles he's faced. Join us as we discuss the power of faith, the courage to pursue one's calling, and the perseverance to keep moving forward, ballot or not.

Who is Brian Roth?

After graduating from Taylor University with a degree in physics, Brian joined the United States Navy, serving as a nuclear-trained officer onboard three submarines. Brian served in the Navy for twenty-two years, 12 years on active duty, and ten years in the reserves. After leaving active duty, Brian held several positions with different power generation companies and is currently the Vice President of Operations & Maintenance for PROENERGY Services.

In 2018, Brian formed Employment 2 Deployment, a leadership consulting company that conducted leadership and teambuilding seminars, coached executives, and facilitated strategic planning. In 2020, Brian attempted to gain ballot access to run for governor of Indiana. Although he was unsuccessful, it was a tremendous learning experience.

Brian is a published author of a leadership book, Climbing Down: How Leaders Descend To Their Destiny. Brian has been married to Sharice for 36 years, and they have three adult kids and five grandkids.

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076. Wyatt Ewing, Founder & CEO of Ice Barrel: Chilling Path to Wellness

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Today's episode is about Wyatt, a hard worker whose long hours led to a breaking point. Then, a stranger's advice on breathwork and cold showers sparked a skeptical yet life-altering journey. Wyatt gave it a shot, and the results? A complete turnaround that even his wife couldn't help but notice. Tune in as we uncover how Wyatt found his zest for life in the most unexpected way.

Who is Wyatt Ewing?

Wyatt, the Founder and CEO of Ice Barrel, is recognized for his expertise in product innovation, manufacturing, and eCommerce marketing. His career began in corporate aviation, where he specialized in buying and selling jets. Wyatt's intense work schedule, with 60- to 80-hour weeks, led to significant physical and mental health issues. A turning point came when a stranger introduced him to breathwork, meditation, and cold showers. Skeptical yet desperate, Wyatt explored cold therapy and experienced transformative effects, prompting his wife to comment on his renewed vigor.

Motivated by the limitations of cold showers and ice baths, Wyatt invented a more efficient cold therapy device, leading to the foundation of Ice Barrel. His company quickly became a leader in the cold therapy industry, focusing on accessible and effective solutions. Ice Barrel aims to promote well-being and empower extraordinary living through simplified wellness practices.

Residing in Ohio with his wife and three children, Wyatt is an enthusiast of family life, cold therapy, CrossFit, health and wellness, agriculture, and nature.

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075. Brian Moran: The 12 Week Year - Get More Done in Less Time

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In 2009, amidst the economic crisis, Brian Moran faced a series of devastating setbacks. His client base dwindled, his personal assets were at risk, and he found himself in a dire situation where even his family's healthcare depended on the generosity of a friend. Yet, through steadfast prayer and an unwavering resolve, Brian embraced the very strategies he teaches in "The 12 Week Year." By applying these principles to his own company, he orchestrated an extraordinary comeback, transforming his struggles into a story of resilience and success.

Who is Brian Moran?

Brian Moran is a New York Times bestselling author, Executive, Entrepreneur and Coach. His background as a corporate executive combined with his experience as an entrepreneur positions him with a unique skill set to help individuals and organizations grow and prosper.

Brian is a recognized expert in the field of leadership and execution. His realization that most people don’t lack ideas but struggle with effective implementation led him to the development of the 12 Week Year.

In addition to his books, Brian has been published in many of the leading business journals and magazines. He is a sought-after speaker, educating and inspiring thousands each year. His client list includes Allstate, Century 21, Mass Mutual, Medtronic, Paycor, Prudential, Tiffany, and many, many more.

Brian is married to Judy and has two daughters. They live in Carefree AZ.

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074. Susan L. Combs: From Loss to Legacy - The Inspiring Story of Pancakes for Roger

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

When Susan faced the heart-wrenching loss of her father, little did she know it would be the catalyst for a remarkable legacy. "Pancakes for Roger" began as a tribute to her beloved dad and has since blossomed into a beacon of hope, touching countless lives with warmth and generosity. Join us as we celebrate this incredible journey of love and the enduring impact of Susan's heartfelt initiative.

Who is Susan L. Combs?

Susan L. Combs is President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. Susan started the company at twenty-six years old with a drive to “Do more, better.” This internal mantra has resulted in numerous successes and firsts, like being named the youngest National President in the over eighty-five-year history of Women in Insurance & Financial Services (WIFS) and the first female Broker of the Year winner for BenefitsPro.

Susan is “a Missouri girl in a New York world,” and it’s the lessons she learned during her Midwestern upbringing and two-plus decades in New York City that are the basis of this book, Pancakes For Roger. The insights contained in these pages come from family, friends, colleagues, and life in general. But the most important teachings are from her late father. It was his steady guidance in life that set Susan’s foundation and it was his passing that inspired her new movement, Pancakes for Roger (www.PancakesForRoger.com).

When Susan’s not running her business or trying to help others through their own challenges, you can find her flipping tires at her beloved CrossFit gym, supporting the Missouri Tigers, KC Chiefs, and Royals, or slaying the dragons that have come her way.

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073. Eric MacDougall: Alcoholism & Near Failed Marriage to Sober Relationship Coach

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Eric's journey began with a childhood marked by the absence of his father, a void that shaped his early years. But it's the story of redemption with his wife that truly defines him. Five years ago, they stood at a crossroads, contemplating divorce as the solution to their struggles. Instead, they chose to fight for their marriage, to save their family, and to forge a path of unity and love. Alongside this, Eric faced his own personal battle with alcohol, a challenge he has triumphantly overcome, celebrating five years of sobriety.

Who is Eric MacDougall?

Eric MacDougall is not just a dedicated husband and father; he's a passionate relationship coach committed to helping high-achieving men worldwide master the art of personal relationships. With over a decade of experience, Eric possesses a profound understanding of the key pillars of successful partnerships: effective communication, emotional intelligence, and creating enduring intimacy.

Eric's mission is clear: to empower men to enrich their personal lives, marriages, and families. He firmly believes that strong, loving relationships are the foundation of a fulfilling life. Through his insightful guidance, Eric equips men with the tools and strategies to reignite the spark in their marriages and deepen their connection with their spouses.

Eric's approach is grounded in real-life examples, proven strategies, and a touch of humor. He stays at the forefront of relationship trends, ensuring his advice remains relevant and up-to-date. His core purpose is to help successful men transform their relationships, fostering joy, passion, and a lasting legacy within their families. Eric MacDougall is not just a relationship coach; he's a catalyst for change, helping men embrace a life of love, adventure, and fulfillment.

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072. Jonathan Cotten: Business as Ministry for Owner of 32 Good Feet Stores

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Upon recognizing that his church was straying from its Biblical roots and fostering a toxic environment, Jonathan, along with his family, made the heart-wrenching decision to leave. This pivotal moment coincided with the start of his business venture, casting a shadow over this new beginning. The experience shook him profoundly, akin to a mid-life crisis, as he grappled with the disillusionment of discovering the toxicity within a place he once believed to be a refuge from a flawed world. He carried the weight of shame and guilt for his association with it. However, Jonathan soon came to understand that his journey with God was far from over. He embraced the divine call for patience and obedience, ready to follow the path laid out for him.

Who is Jonathan Cotten?

With a background in account sales and the relocation business, Jonathan became a business owner in January of 2014 when he purchased The Good Feet Store in Richmond, Virginia. In 2012, he first visited The Good Feet Store due to suffering from plantar fasciitis. He found so much relief from Good Feet arch supports that he ran his first marathon that year. He returned the following year and told the owner that he loved the product. The owner looked at him and said, "You wanna buy the place?" He did and has loved the experience of owning a business that truly helps people. Since then, the franchise has expanded into the Tidewater, Washington, DC, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, and Alabama markets, and looks forward to what God has in store for the future. When he is not working on the business, Jonathan enjoys reading, running, and spending time with his five children and 12 grandchildren.

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071. Trey Taylor: Tragic Loss to Instant CEO

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In 2005, Trey faced a sudden and profound loss when his father passed away at the young age of 52, a loss we now understand was due to COVID. This emotional period was compounded by the immediate need for Trey to step into the role of CEO for the family business, a daunting task made even more challenging by the absence of any guidance from his father. This transition marked one of the most significant challenges Trey has ever encountered in his life.

Who is Trey Taylor?

Trey Taylor is the Managing Director of Threadneedle, the Taylor Family Office, Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Insurance Services, Managing Director of trinity | blue consulting and Founding Partner of Ascend Partners.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History from Emory University, & a Juris Doctor degree in Tax & Corporate Transactions from Tulane.

In 2013, Trey was named one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40.

In 2020, Trey published his first book, A CEO Only Does Three Things. Since that publication, he has appeared on 60+ podcasts and been featured in publications like INC., Entrepreneur, SHRM and others. He speaks frequently as a keynote speaker, addressing attendees at the Human Capital Institute, the Ascend Conference, and many other engagements; challenging audiences to be more intentional, find more focus and get the right things done.

In his private time, Trey is a WSET certified sommelier and a recent private pilot with a Cirrus SR22T. He and his wife, Sheya, are the proud parents of Ret, Emmaline and Mary Salter. They make their home in South Georgia, and travel frequently for work and pleasure.

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070. Allan Blain: Why I Left My Profitable $40M Company for Network Marketing

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this week's inspiring episode, Allan shares his transformative journey from being the CEO of a $40 million real estate investment company to pursuing a path in network marketing, a decision deeply rooted in his desire to serve God and others. He explains how this career, when executed with integrity and purpose, can not only be financially rewarding but also provide a more meaningful and fulfilling work life beyond the confines of a traditional 9 to 5 job.

Who is Allan Blain?

Allan Blain is the former owner and CEO of a $40 million real estate investment company. After realizing that he was not pursuing his true purpose and calling, he and his wife Nicole, launched their Life Transformation business, teaching everyday people how to enjoy better health and create passive income streams from their phones with less than a $100 investment.

Today, eight years later, they have grown their organization to include over 10,000 others, spanning 10 countries, producing millions in annual revenue, and representing countless lives that have been positively impacted by their company’s whole-food nutritional products. Allan has been married to Nicole for 30 years and they have been blessed with 6 children.

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069. Micah LaCerte: Front Cover Fitness Model to Motivational Powerhouse

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

As a young boy growing up poor, Micah's life was forever changed by the wisdom of an entrepreneurial mentor he met through the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. The simple yet profound advice, "If you work hard, if you work smart, and if you work honest, you can accomplish anything you want in your life," became the guiding principle that propelled him forward to dream big and believe in yourself.

Who is Micah LaCerte?

Micah LaCerte is the co-founder of Hitch Fit Online Personal Training and Hitch FitTransformation Gym in Kansas City with his wife, Diana. He is also Co-Owner of SoulFIT Retreats where they lead through faith, fitness and fun.

Micah is a Muscle Model World Champion, Iron Man fitness magazine cover model, TV personality, Author, and Motivational Speaker. Micah is known for his motto in life: “Flex and Smile.”

Micah’s passion for the past 25+ years of his life had been helping transform people inside and out through proper lifestyle, positive choice making, nutrition and fitness.

Micah was a pioneer in the Online Personal Training space, starting in 2006 utilizing Myspace, making him one of the very first to do it. Since then, he and his wife have helped clients in 82 countries lose over 600,000 pounds and their business Hitch Fit has consistently been rated one of the top online personal training businesses in the world for the last decade.

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068. Jake Herbert: From Team USA Olympic Wrestler to Family-Centered Entrepreneur

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Transitioning from the wrestling mat to the competitive arena of business, Jake has channeled his champion mindset into the entrepreneurial world by dedicating his time to the Dad's Edge Business Mastermind, a vibrant community where he and his team are committed to guiding fathers who are also business owners. Their mission is clear and purposeful: to forge extraordinary marriages and foster epic connections with their children and families.

Who is Jake Herbert?

Jake is happily married to his wife Janelle and together they have 4 amazing children ranging from age 10 to 8 months.

Jake identifies himself as a father and a Christian. He is also a Real Estate investor, Business Coach, self-proclaimed ninja and a former Olympic wrestler. He is a 9X US National Wrestling Champion, 3X World medalist,

Wrestling, hard work and his core beliefs of being learning based have taken him to over 36 different countries, competing, meeting with the best of the best including working with rock stars, celebrities, billionaires and presidents.

After Jake retired from competitive wrestling and moved his wrestling mat to the business world, He has helped to launch and create 5 different businesses since 2014 as well as coach and consult leaders around the world and their teams.

His working time is spent with the Dad's Edge Business Mastermind where he and his team help fathers who are business owners create extraordinary marriages and epic connections with their kids and families, while continuing to scale their business. That order is important and intentional.

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067. Alana Beittel: NICU Nurse Turned Life Coach Helps Others Live Their Best Life

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Losing both of her brothers within six months of each other -- one to suicide and one to addiction -- changed the course of her life to leave her job as a NICU nurse to become a life coach. Alana remembers the words that helped her make a drastic shift in her life journey, "If you love what you're doing but not how you're doing it, you have the power to change it."

Who is Alana Beittel?

Becoming a Nurse was always Alana's goal and dream in life. One of her greatest achievements was landing her dream job in the NICU and then going on to become NICU certified. Until she hit burnout along with some life altering events that led her to Life Coaching.

Alana has a BSN, RNC-NIC, MLPC A Master’s Certified Life & Performance Coach and certified NICU Nurse. She is the creator of Triage Your Life; Rekindle Your Purpose and founder of Vibe Higher. Alana is a powerful leader, who works with purpose-driven Nurses and ambitious Solopreneurs to cultivate their *true work/life balance through mini sessions, group programs, or personalized 1:1 Life Coaching.

Building and launching her own Life Coaching business to help people bust out of the everyday mundane motions into living a full life ... both in work and home life is now her greatest achievement.

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066. Wes Woodhouse, F15 Fighter Pilot: Thriving in the Attention Age

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

There are billions of dollars spent in the marketing industry each year trying to "catch your attention." How do you spend your precious moments in your life ... scrolling through social media or spending time with your family? Wes knows the importance of taking time to make memories with his family over other distractions and is committed to helping people come to the same conclusion.

Who is Wes Woodhouse?

Wes Woodhouse is a husband, father, marathon runner, and F15 fighter pilot in the US Air Force. His mission, when not flying F15 jets, is to build up the next generation of leaders, armed to take on the dynamic challenges of the Attention Age. In 2020, he founded Vector Atlas, a leadership development and attention cultivation agency where he leads a mastermind of committed men grounded in wise counsel and accountability, striving to live a life of purpose. As an attention performance coach, he helps leaders maximize their potential by focusing on what is most important.

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065: Aaron Walker: Isolation is the Enemy & The Benefits of a Mastermind

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Thinking he was going to receive some prophetic words from his fellow mastermind member, James Ryle, when he called him on a Saturday morning, Aaron was excited to hear what he had to say. But when James said, "You are wearing the hell out of everybody in our group," Aaron was caught off guard and, honestly, pissed off. But after thinking about the words James said in that conversation, he realized something very important ... that James loved him enough to tell him the truth no matter how much it hurt.

That is what mastermind groups do! They create a community that is safe and loving for its members to share anything that needs to be said. And those words saved Aaron's life!!

Who is Aaron Walker?

Aaron Walker has served his community for more than 43 years as an entrepreneur of multiple businesses. It has taught him to have No Excuses, Make it Amazing, and that Everything is Figureoutable.

Two decades ago, Aaron had the opportunity to join a peer advisory group with Dave Ramsey and others called a mastermind, where he received wise counsel from other competent leaders helping him maximize his potential.

In 2013, Aaron was encouraged by his mastermind group to start the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, a brotherhood of men focusing on developing the whole man - growing themselves, their businesses, relationships, and faith.

Hundreds of men’s businesses and families have and continue to experience generational change. Aaron enjoys giving back through his own experiences in both The Mastermind Playbook - a program for helping others develop and build their mastermind, as well as his book View From The Top.

Aaron lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife Robin of 42 years. He has two amazing daughters and five beautiful grandchildren.

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064. Marc Hildebrand: The Importance of Asking Good Questions to Find the Right Answers

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Your mindset is a huge part of how you handle challenges that come into your life ... how you think, whether positive or negative, will greatly determine your outcome. As a health & fitness coach, Marc's diagnosis with an auto-immune disease left him asking "Why is this happening to me? How am I going to be able to help people?" What he chose to do when that challenge came into his life has helped him stay positive, not to mention be successful as a health & fitness coach, as well as help many others dealing with similar issues in their lives.

Who is Marc Hildebrand?

Marc Hildebrand is a former 20-year Law Enforcement Officer from the Los Angeles Police Department who struggled through a 100-pound weight loss journey and losing touch with his family while working his crazy career. After successfully getting into the best shape of his life at 45 years old and making his family his top priority, he now shows other leaders and entrepreneurs how to create both personal and professional success without sacrificing family time or burning themselves out.

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063. Markus Kaulius: The Power of a Decision That Led to a $170 Million Company

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

When COVID hit in March 2020, Markus's business took a huge hit and that first month dropped 70% then it stayed there the next month! He walked around for 45 to 60 days (he can't remember exactly how long) with his "Pity Party" hat on looking for sympathy. Then, one day Markus woke up and said to himself, "Markus, get up and let's do this!" In that one instant, he changed his mindset from feeling sorry for himself to being determined he and his team would make something of the situation ... and they did!

Who is Markus Kaulius?

Markus Kaulius is an 8-figure serial entrepreneur and the founder of multiple 8 and 9 figure businesses. Over his 25-plus year career, he grew his supplement company from startup to $170 Million and helped clients worldwide lose over 3 million pounds. He has impacted the lives of over 10 million people.

As a thought leader in the industry, he advises multiple 8 & 9-figure companies on growth strategy and has been featured in major media such as PBS, Fox News, Apple TV and CNN. Markus's name is now in the Guinness Record Book as he recently spoke at a conference on financial literacy which broke the attendance record.

With an online following of over 300K, Markus shares daily insights with his community spanning business strategy, mindset, health, and faith. Through his new venture, playabiggergame.com, Markus is bringing together the world's greatest minds and sharing lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey to help other high achievers break free from imbalance and feelings of discontent so they can find fulfillment beyond career success.

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062. Hunter Croan: One of Nation's Top Lakefront Real Estate Experts Finds Success Admidst Hardship

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

As a successful businessman, Hunter worked numerous hours to provide for his family to make sure they had everything they needed and more than most could ever dream about. Then one day he realized how much he was missing in his life and that he was putting his family second sometimes third in his priority line. This wakeup call helped him re-evaluate his priorities to always put God first, family second, and business next.

Who is Hunter Croan?

Hunter's friends and family would best describe him as having a love for the water since birth. He was raised on Lake McQueeney, living in almost every neighborhood on the lake. He has also resided on Meadow Lake, Lake Placid, and currently lives on Lake Dunlap with his wonderful wife, Ashley, and their two boys, Rylan and Zane.

Having grown up on the lake, Hunter naturally became a competitive water-skier and wakeboarder. He was the 2003 Collegiate Wakeboard National Champion. He also worked at various theme parks around the nation, including Sea World and Six Flags, performing in water ski stunt shows. To this day you will still see him on all the area lakes training behind a Malibu (his favorite boat).

Hunter graduated from Texas A&M in 2004 with a degree in marketing. He wanted to use his degree in marketing, so he got into real estate in 2006. From 2008 through 2016, Hunter was one of the top individual producers in Central Texas. He created the Lakefront Group in 2017, and from 2018 through 2023 they have been either the #1 or #2 producing group within the largest Keller Williams market center in the world, KW Heritage.

Two of Hunter's most memorable times in real estate was when he was featured on HGTV twice.

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061. Traci Barrett: Co-Founder of HGTV - Finding Significance Beyond Success

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

As one of the founders of the wildly popular national cable television network HGTV, Traci enjoyed the amazing ride of taking a fledgling idea and turning it into a billion-dollar media empire. But after over twenty years in the media industry, she began to wonder, what if there’s more to our vocational lives than success? In a leap of faith, she quit her executive job and went on a soul-searching journey, leading her to create the Strategic Life Map process.

Who is Traci Barrett?

Traci Schubert Barrett is a sought-after international speaker, best-selling author of What If There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success, and the founder of Navigate the Journey, a leading business consulting and leadership development firm.

With a Master's in Professional Psychology and over 30 years of business experience, Traci specializes in coaching C-suite executives and business leaders, helping them define their greatest impact and become leaders people want to follow. She finds the most joy in helping people from all walks of life find meaning and purpose in their work and design a life they truly want.

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060. Dick Leike: Co-Founder of Nation's 4th Largest Real Estate Brokerage - $8.5B/Year in Sales

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Using his skills and knowledge to make people's dreams come true, Dick has for over 45 years been helping families find that perfect home simply by listening and learning what they want. That is what keeps them coming back to him time and time again ... because they trust him and know he will not just sell them a house, but he wants them to find that perfect home. It is a vital key to his success!

Who is Dick Leike?

Dick Leike is a co-founder of Crye-Leike Realtors that he and partner Harold Crye established in January 1977 in Memphis, TN. Within three years, it became the largest firm in Memphis. They expanded here to the Nashville market in 1992 and became the largest firm in the Nashville area within one year.

In 1993, Crye-Leike reached its first milestone of $1.01 billion in sales volume. In 1998, Crye-Leike surpassed $2.5 billion in sales volume, and just one year later, topped the $3 billion mark. Today, Crye-Leike is the 4th largest real estate company in the country with 8.5 billion in sales during the 2021 calendar year. and has offices in Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.

Dick is also active in his community and has served on many community-based boards.

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059. Scott LaPierre: Marriage God’s Way - Love, Respect & Priorities

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Scott is a loving husband and father of nine (soon to be ten) who puts God first in his life to share the gospel with his family, church, and community. Using God's Word as our guide, Scott helps husbands and wives rededicate themselves to each other by focusing on their relationship with Christ first.

Who is Scott LaPierre?

Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor of Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have ten children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott is a former schoolteacher and Army officer.

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058. Darryl Lyons: Finding Your Identity When Feeling Overwhelmed

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Darryl has a passion for what he does and feels a sense of calling from God to be able to use his gifts and knowledge to help people with their finances as they move into the retirement years. But his desire for his clients is to not just "retire," but instead pivot into the next chapter of their life, understanding the importance of giving back to others through their knowledge, time, and money.

Who is Darryl Lyons?

Author, entrepreneur, community leader, and family man. Darryl Lyons is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Behavioral Financial Advisor (BFA), and a co-founder of PAX Financial Group, a financial advisory firm that honors Judeo-Christian values and helps high-net-worth individuals and families pursue their meaning of true wealth.

An expert in the area of personal finance, Darryl is also the author of several books on the subject matter; his latest being endorsed by Dave Ramsey. Darryl’s company, PAX Financial Group, has made the Inc. list of “5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in the Country” and was named “One of the Best Places to Work” by the San Antonio Business Journal.

Darryl wears many hats and understands what it takes to plan for financial freedom. Among his many accolades, he was a nominee for the John C. Maxwell Leadership Award and recipient of the Small Business Person of the Year award for his work mentoring others. Darryl has also been recognized by the State of Texas and Mayor Ivy Taylor. Community leader, Mayor Julian Castro, even recognized Darryl for his involvement in redeveloping a part of the city by naming a park, the Darryl W. Lyons Park, in his honor.

Rooted in thousands of one-on-one conversations with people and a relatively new study called Behavioral Finance, Darryl’s latest mission involves helping to redefine the way people look at retirement. Rather than simply “retiring," the mission is to help individuals as they PIVOT into the next chapter of life with purpose.

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057. Brian Robinson: Living Authentically: Free of Acceptance-Based Performance

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

During his high school years, Brian was always a leader, but being a leader can be lonely. Most times he felt rejected, alone, and like no one really cared about him. This experience just made him want to excel even more. In this interview Brian shares what he’s learned about living authentically without the need to perform for other’s acceptance and approval.

Who is Brian Robinson?

Brian Robinson has worked in sales and marketing with some of the best-known companies in the world, including Coca-Cola USA and Johnson & Johnson.

Upon leaving his corporate career, he helped launch a successful startup where he was the first person in the history of the industry to sell more than one million dollars in business in twelve months—entirely by phone.

His over two-decades-worth of in-the-trenches, battle-tested face-to-face and phone-presentation knowledge can benefit virtually anyone, from Fortune 500 companies to entrepreneurial ventures.

Brian is the author of the Amazon #1 Best-Seller, THE SELLING FORMULA: 5 Steps for Instant Sales Improvement.

He’s passionate about encouraging others to fulfill their God-given purpose and is the host of the Real Faith Stories podcast.

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056. BEHIND THE SCENES: Allan Blain Shares Why He Wrote the "Life's Hard Succeed Anyway" Book

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

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055. Tommy Breedlove: Living the Wall Street Lifestyle Nearly Killed Him

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Starting with humble beginnings where his dad was a Delta mechanic and mom worked several part-time jobs, Tommy wanted to be the first in his family to go to college. At 18 years old he had a number of full ride scholarships to go to several different colleges, but because he grew up in and around a ton of violence and abuse both inside and outside of the home, Tommy never felt safe and ended up committing a violent crime. Through the grace of God and because it was his first offense, he was only sentenced to two years instead of seven and thankfully with good behavior and a work program he was released after six months. While in prison an extraordinary thing happened ... he met a kind and compassionate man who helped him not become a prison statistic, but instead learned how to regain his confidence and courage back.

Who is Tommy Breedlove?

Tommy Breedlove is an accomplished author, and renowned speaker, with his book "Legendary" being a bestseller in both the Wall Street Journal and USA Today.

Having started his career at one of the world's largest financial consulting firms, he climbed the corporate ladder for 20 years, eventually becoming a shareholder, International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors at a major public accounting and financial firm in the Southeastern United States.

However, at the height of his success, Tommy had a transformative moment that prompted him to leave behind the corporate world and embark on a journey to pursue his true purpose. Today, he dedicates himself to serving clients and audiences worldwide, empowering them to create legendary lives. He equips them with practical tools to operate in their areas of brilliance, achieve financial freedom, and live a life filled with meaning and balance. With his honest, transparent approach to speaking, he gives his audiences permission to stop living their stories and start living their lives and become the Impactful Leaders they were born to be.

When he's not captivating audiences or working with clients, Tommy enjoys exploring the world through travel, immersing himself in nature through hiking, and cherishing precious moments with his wife and two beloved dogs.

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054. Dave Sanderson: Last Passenger Off the “Miracle on the Hudson” Flight

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dave Sanderson wasn't even supposed to be on Flight 1549, which took off from LaGuardia Airport in New York City on January 15, 2009, and went down on the Hudson River some five minutes and twenty seconds after taking off ... but he was, and that day changed his life forever.

Who is Dave Sanderson?

Dave Sanderson is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, philanthropist, and survivor of the Miracle on the Hudson. For more than four decades, he has been a top producer for some of the largest sales teams in the world. More than 250,000 people have enjoyed his business and personal leadership events' warmth, humor, and inspirational message.

On January 15, 2009, Dave was one of the last passengers off the plane that crashed into the Hudson River, best known as The Miracle on the Hudson, considered the most successful ditching in aviation history.

He is an author and contributing author of three internationally bestselling books, including Moments Matter, Brace for Impact, 1 Habit for Success: SmartFem Summit Special Edition, and From Turmoil to Triumph.

After thirty-seven years in sales and sales leadership with roles in companies such as ADP, Peoplesoft, KPMG, and Oracle, Dave founded his executive personal leadership firm Dave Sanderson Speaks International, on January 15, 2014. As a sought-after international speaker, he works with established and emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to help them find opportunities out of uncertainty, aligning with their passion and purpose by employing their leadership skills and igniting their performance by pivoting turmoil into opportunity and challenges into success.

In addition to his 37 years in sales and sales leadership, he was the Director of Security for Tony Robbins for over ten years and was recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in Inc.com.

Dave has spoken at countless fundraisers that have raised over $14M for the American Red Cross.

Dave resides in Charlotte, NC, with his wife of 36 years, Terri and their four children, Chelsey, Colleen, Courtney and Chance.

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053. Matt Beaudreau: Providing Effective Alternatives to Traditional Learning

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Matt Beaudreau is a career educator but is quick to point out that education and school are not the same thing -- in fact, he believes they are often diametrically opposites. As a career educator, he believes God has put him on this earth with a mission of getting people to think and getting them back as close to "factory settings" as humanly possible.

Who is Matt Beaudreau?

As a Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Coach to organizations around the world, Matt Beaudreau's clients have ranged from Wells Fargo, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin to American Eagle, Cedars-Sinai and the United States Air Force. Matt has a reputation as a provocative thought leader in educational and personal development practices. He is a two-time featured TEDx speaker and he was named Corporate Trainer of the Year at Stanford University, having spoken to over 250,000 people across the world.

In 2017, Matt Beaudreau Founded Acton Academy Placer Schools; schools that utilize the Socratic method, with an emphasis on self-direction and cultivating confident, independent young people with a strong sense of character and personal responsibility. He has since helped to open multiple campuses around the world.

Pulling from his experience in the Acton model, in January of 2021, Matt co-founded Apogee Strong with Tim Kennedy, a mentorship program designed for young men from 12 to 22 to take on challenges presented by men who have come before them, in order to learn to lead. It is a right of passage through mentorship, action, and self-discovery so that young men can become true leaders. This has blossomed into a mission to bring back classic masculinity in the home and fueled the launch of the Apogee Strong Dads Program in 2023.

His podcast, The Essential 11, is also geared towards emerging leaders, garnering advice from the world's leaders in business, sports, music and entertainment.

Last, but certainly not least; Matt is the founder of the Apogee Strong Foundation, which is a 501(c)3 that provides scholarships for school, experience, camp, and leadership opportunities for young men around the world.

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052. Steve Borden: Using Sports Science Technology to Help Top-Tier Athletes and Special Forces Improve Mental and Physical Performance

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

With a rocky start in college football, Steve eventually made it to playing at the University of Kentucky. Being a competitive athlete for most of his life at some degree led to Steve now helping other athletes develop the physical and psychological performance aspect of their game using sports science to reach and surpass their goals.

Who is Steve Borden?

Steve wrapped up his collegiate football career at the University of Kentucky in 2015 & spent the next several years bouncing in and out of NFL training camps / try outs, ultimately never landing on a roster. However, during his time at Kentucky, he had significant exposure to the field of sports science through athlete tracking technologies. He leveraged that experience to acquire a position at VALD, where he spent 3 years working with pro sports teams & special forces groups to monitor athlete / warfighter performance. In 2021, VALD launched a sister company called SAGA (a direct to consumer health technology brand), which he now manages. Additionally, he is interested in practical strategies for overcoming fear & stagnation, so he discuss those topics both solo and with amazing guests on his own podcast.

He is married to his beautiful wife, Giselle, and has one son, Harper.

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051. Mike Kim: Rediscovery of Who He Is Fuels Growth, Career Change and Impact

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Going through a divorce caught Mike completely off guard, after 12 years of marriage. It was one of the toughest things he has ever experienced, but it also helped him realize how important it is to discover who he really was...his passions, hopes and dreams. Mike shares how figuring this out can help us build solid relationships with others personally and professionally.

Who is Mike Kim?

Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create impact with their ideas and get their message heard.

Mike’s refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker, online educator, and consultant for top thought leaders. Mike’s clients include New York Times bestselling authors and other experts featured on PBS, TED, CNN, and Fox. Mike has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post.

Mike is the author of the Wall Street Journal best-selling book, You Are the Brand: The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise and Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Fulfilling Business.

He has spoken at industry leading events including Social Media Marketing World, Tribe Conference, and Podcast Movement. He has been a guest on leading podcasts like Smart Passive Income, Entrepreneurs on Fire, and Read to Lead.

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050. Adam French: From Addiction to Author, Speaker and Founder of Addiction Recovery Ministry

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

With his alcoholic father leaving him at a young age and his mother becoming addicted to prescription medicine, Adam had a tough childhood and chose a life of drinking and drugs, even selling drugs for a time, before he found Christ and his whole world radically changed.

Who is Adam French?

Adam French has been pastoring in mega churches for over a decade. Recently he founded Recovery Refuge, a Christ-centered and Bible centric ministry designed to help those struggling with addictions. Adam speaks across the nation at churches, businesses and prisons as a bible communicator while being the Executive Director of Recovery Refuge. He is an avid Bible communicator at youth camps, conferences and church services, author of Mandentity: Healing The Wounded Man, and a former collegiate athlete.

On a personal note, he has been married for 13 years and has three children 15, 13 and 5 years old. For fun he enjoys coaching his son’s sports team, exercising, being on the lake, helping people in recovery, taking walks with his wife and eating dinner at the table with his family.

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049. Derek Champagne: From Hollywood Musician to World-Class Entrepreneur

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Derek Champagne shares about growing up in a small home in Arkansas with his parents, three adopted sisters and over 50 various homeless people living with the family throughout the years, Derek developed incredible character and learned from his parents life-long lessons. If you want something in life ... you have to go the extra mile and put in the hard work to get it, and he has done just that!

Who is Derek Champagne?

Derek is a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience developing effective marketing campaigns. Derek shares his story of growing up from humble beginnings, on stage at age of 3, his years as a Hollywood musician, and his diverse journey to get where he is today.

He is the Founder & CEO of The Artist Evolution: A full service agency building memorable brands, marketing tools and campaigns for startups to household brands.

Derek is also the author of the best-selling marketing book Don't Buy a Duck and the host of the popular Business Leadership Series podcast, that also airs as a weekly business radio show on ESPN radio regionally.

Derek is also a published musician with contributions on soundtracks that have been featured on ABC, MTV, Bravo, E! and Oxygen.

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048. Larry Hagner: Lack of Father Figure Fuels Desire to Help Other Fathers and Husbands

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Larry spent half of his childhood with no father figure and the other half with toxic father figures that came and went. Knowing firsthand the devastating effects of growing up without a positive father figure in his life, Larry made the decision as a young boy that his kids would know who their father was.

Who is Larry Hagner?

Larry is the proud father of 4 energetic boys. The husband of his soulmate, Jessica, for the past 18 years.

When he became a father for the first time in 2006, it became clear that he didn’t have the skills to be the best for his sons. Larry was short on patience and quick to anger. Honestly, he admits his marriage was mediocre at best. He learned quickly that the desire to be a legendary father, man, and husband wasn’t enough. He had to learn the skills to actually do it.

In 2015, Larry founded The Dad Edge Podcast and learn the skills from experts to live a legendary life as a husband, father, and man. Over the past 8 years, he has interviewed over 1,000 experts on: parenting, mindset, patience, communication, intimacy, optimizing health, and the power of community.

Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows every day. However, he has learned skills to optimize his life as a man, husband, and father and enjoys helping other men do the same.

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047. Victoria Robinson: From Abortion to Freedom, Now Founder & CEO of National Ministry Helping Others Heal

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

At one time a single mom of two, emotionally previously abused physically by her husband, Victoria Robinson's self-esteem was completely shot. She had to start all over after her husband left telling her he never loved her and never really wanted to marry her. While on her own, raising two children, she's shares about the pain she experienced for 10 years following an abortion she chose to have at age 22, and the healing journey and story of redemption that eventually followed when she decided to get help at age 32. Victoria has overcomes incredible obstacles and has dedicated her life to helping women just like her, as well as men, get through the difficulty, pain and trauma of a past abortion.

Who is Victoria Robinson?

Victoria Robinson is a national pro-life leader, author, and the founder of Reassemble, a non-profit ministry which offers abortion education, and after-abortion trauma recovery for both men and women. She travels extensively across the United States and abroad as an expert on pro-life issues and abortion trauma.

She’s the host of The Upper Room Podcast, “What’s On My Mind?”

She is she author of “They Lied to Us,” and “They Lied to Us Too,” a compilation from women who had abortions, and from men who participated in abortions.

Victoria has four daughters, four sons-in-law, and eleven grandchildren.

She resides in the Nashville, TN area.

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Website: www.reassemblelife.com

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046. Joshua Brown: From Drug Dealer to the Pressure Washing Pastor Running a Multi-State Empire of Impact

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Joshua Brown talks about his rough childhood, giving his life to Jesus at age 19, then shifting into the pressure washing business after 22 years as a church pastor, realizing he could more effectively serve his community and make a greater impact using his business as a ministry.

Who is Joshua Brown?

Joshua‘s mom was only 15 when she was faced with a decision, take the advice of her boyfriend and abort her child or face life alone with a new baby. Fortunately, for Joshua, his mom chose to give him life.

Joshua and his mom grew up on the streets of Nashville, living inside soup kitchens, church fellowship halls, projects, and low-income housing. By age 17, Joshua was a drug dealer, pothead, and a high school dropout.

Then, in a moment everything changed. Joshua was in a life altering car wreck where he experienced God say, "Joshua, I love you." From there, Joshua responded through faith and repentance. He went on to receive his GED, pastoral ministries degree, and Christian counseling.

For the next 22 years, Joshua served as a vocational pastor before transitioning to become what he calls a “minister in the marketplace” with the pressure washing company he owns called Brown’s Pressure Washing. Today he is inviting other faith driven entrepreneurs to use his brand, blueprint and coaches to grow the largest pressure washing Network in the country.

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045. SUCCESS TIP: 11 Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Resources You'll Want to Know About

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Allan dives into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to share what he's been learning lately in an effort to help you, our valued Life's Hard Succeed Anyway listener. to better understand what it is, what is not, and some of the cutting edge products available in the marketplace, ChatGPT is one of 11 that Allan covers in this episode. Others include: VidIQ, BigVU, Designrr, SaneBox, Vidyo, Compose, Jasper, Descript, Otter, Crystal Knows, and lastly Fliki.

Allan shares some of the cutting edge and very cool tools that are already available that may be able to help you save time, increase productivity, help you better serve others and create a greater impact in your entrepreneurial and personal endeavors.

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044. Zach Terrell: From 1-13 as a College Freshman Quarterback to 13-0 and Academic Heisman Recipient.

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Always being a captain on his team throughout high school, Zach was pretty confident in his abilities. But during his freshman year in college, the new head coach, PJ Fleck, told him he wasn't a good leader! He had the choice to leave and go where many other schools were recruiting him or stay to take on this opportunity to grow and learn. Zach chose to stay and over the next three years led their team from 1-13 record to 13-0 as well as becoming an Academic Heisman Recipient. Learning and growing from that experience has helped him develop his "elite" mentality to strive each day to be his best.

Who is Zach Terrell?

Zach Terrell is the 2017 quarterback for Western Michigan University that led his football team in an undefeated season and a trip to the Cotton Bowl. He is one of an elite group of football players to receive the distinguished William V. Campbell Trophy. This award, also known as the Academic Heisman, is given each year to the college football player who best excelled in academics, community service, and on-field performance. After college, Zach signed as an undrafted free agent with the Baltimore Ravens. Following his playing career, he joined the Zeigler Auto Group in an executive development role. After five years with the company, he serves as one of the youngest General Managers in their dealership’s history and is responsible for three locations, four franchises, 160 employees, and $130 Million in sales. Most importantly, Zach’s passion is to develop leaders and encourage people that the impossible is possible with faith, hard work, and perseverance through the tough times.

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043. Ironman Dr. Ryan Sousley: Losing Grandparents to Chronic Disease Sent Him on Prevention Mission

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

As a kid, Dr. Ryan grew up visiting his mom at work in the ICU which made him aware of the fact that we have a great system for helping people who are already in trouble with their health, but losing all his grandparents to preventable illnesses early in his life made him realize there must be a way to help people before they are battling chronic illness. This sent Dr. Ryan on a journey of dedicating his life's work to help people live a life focused on staying healthy and prevention.

Who is Dr. Ryan Sousley?

Dr. Ryan Sousley is a chiropractor, certified functional medicine practitioner, and owner of Summit Family Chiropractic, a Max Living Health Center in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. He believes people can heal from almost anything and achieve the highest level of health by applying the principles of mindset, nutrition, fitness, detoxification, and chiropractic. He is also a former college athlete, has completed several Ironman triathlons, ultramarathons, and bow hunts and skis in the off-season. He and his wife, Dr. Erin Sousley, have been happily married for 16 years and are raising 4 beautiful, wild, and free kids on a small farm in north Idaho.

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042. Dr. Omar Hamada: Special Forces Flight Surgeon & Entrepreneur Discusses Challenges of Divorce

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Hamada shares about the challenges surrounding his divorce after a very difficult 23 year marriage, and how his health was greatly affected in the process. He found himself in the ICU with a ruptured colon, severe pelvic infection, and in the hospital for about six weeks which almost took his life.

Who is Dr. Omar Hamada?

Omar L. Hamada is and accomplished physician with a Master’s in Business Administration as well as a Master of Theological Studies, and many more impressive credentials too numerous to mention. He is also a decorated veteran, former Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army Special Forces (ABN), where he served as a Flight Surgeon and Diving Medical Officer, and is an accomplished physician and business executive/entrepreneur living in Franklin, TN.

Hamada is currently an Emergency Medicine Physician and OB/GYN and has a highly successful private concierge practice for high level executives and celebrities focusing on disease reversal, longevity, and human performance utilizing cutting-edge technologies, alternative regenerative approaches, and biohacking.

Hamada has held leadership positions in several Fortune 100 companies and is in demand as an award-winning speaker and is a regular contributor to FOX News, Laura Ingraham, NewsMax, America’s Voice Live, SekulowLive, Huckabee, EpochTimes, Focus on the Family, Moody Radio, and others, on geopolitical, medical/health, social, and business topics.

Hamada’s driving passion of representing Christ and advancing His Kingdom in all he does reflects the Special Forces mottos “to liberate the oppressed” and “to win hearts and minds” through relationship, mentoring, serving the less fortunate, living by example, writing, and speaking.

Hamada is a classically trained spinto tenor (NY/Vienna) in the style of Mario Lanza, and plays classical and jazz trumpet. He is multilingual, enjoys worldwide travel, is an aspiring author, and adores his four children.

Website: www.OmarHamada.com

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041. Cole Taylor: Losing Family Members to Health Issues Fuels Passion to Help Others

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Losing his mother at a very young age was devastating, but losing his dad, who was his best friend, to a heart attack when he was in high school rocked his world. Cole became passionate about serving other through his faith, but he also wanted to make a difference in people's lives through health and fitness as well as positive mindset and confidence, so he started his own life coaching business and has changed the lives of thousands!

Who is Cole Taylor?

Cole Taylor is a Health & Performance Coach, Entrepreneur, International Speaker, and founder of The Starting Line. Over his career, Cole has coached thousands, including Fortune 500 business owners, professional athletes, megachurch pastors, and famous musicians. He has also spoken for audiences of over 30,000 people across the world and shared the stage with many industry greats like Ed Mylett, John Maxwell, Robert Kiyosaki, and Kevin Harrington.

Cole's mission is to inspire and empower people to step into the MORE they were created for.

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040. SUCCESS TIP: 7 Ways to Fill Your Tank So You Don't Run Empty Filling Others

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Serving is an important aspect of a truly successful life, but how do we ensure our tank doesn't run empty? Although Allan believes that the ultimate source of anything good we have to offer others is a gift from God, in this Success Tip, Allan shares seven practical things you can do to fill your own well in order to better fill others.

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039. Rob Sperry: A Horrible Life-Changing Experience Causes Focus on Gratitude

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

When Rob was 16, his family was involved in a horrible accident that took his younger brother's life. A moment that could make or break him. He used that experience to help him remain positive throughout his life, to make every day count and appreciate his valued relationships.

Who is Rob Sperry?

Rob has been recognized by a top publication, Business for Home, as the #1 trainer for 2017 in the network marketing industry. In his first year in the industry, he reached the highest level in a multi-billion dollar company.

Conquering new heights Sperry became the co-creator of mynt. Mynt was a spin-off from a $3 billion dollar company (total sales) and launched with a million dollars in sales, in just the first month.

After the success of mynt, Sperry was instrumental in bringing two top companies together, thus creating one of the largest mergers in the network marketing industry.

Due to his expertise, he has been featured in national and international books, podcasts, blogs, articles, and magazines specific to finding success in network marketing. Rob has spoken in 18 countries in the last few years and is a 10x author. His podcast has been listened to by 130 countries.

He now spends his time traveling the world speaking, training, writing books, and hosting some of the most prestigious mastermind retreats in the network marketing profession.

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038. Brian Covey: Former Pro Soccer Player Overcomes Obstacles & Negative Influences to Succeed

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Brian Covey was told he wasn't good enough, wasn't tall enough, would never be a D1 college goalkeeper much less make it on a professional team, Brian shares how he used this to fuel his drive and focus his determination to become one of the shortest goalkeepers in professional soccer, and shares how others can use what they have in life to overcome any obstacles that arise and enjoy success.

Who is Brian Covey?

From once being a Pro Soccer Player – to now being the Founder of Covey Holdings and the EVP at Revolution Mortgage.

Covey is an authority in driving consistent results & building high-performing teams by mastering the art of winning and cultivating a champion’s mindset. From his day as a professional and D1 college athlete, to his experience in recruiting, managing, and leading teams to over $1B per year, Brian knows what it takes to be successful and is part of several elite masterminds.

These lessons are captured in his inspirational book, “Conversations with Covey,” as well as on his weekly top-rated podcast, The Brian Covey Show.

Brian speaks nationally to organizations and helps mortgage leaders with an innovative-based culture, encouraging them and their teams to dominate in their field with integrity and a competitive spirit.

Brian’s vision to empower leaders to continue growing – no matter where they are in their career!

In addition to being the Founder of Covey Holdings and EVP at Revolution Mortgage, Brian has mastered the art of a growth mindset, balancing a strong family life with his job, fitness, and mentorship programs while teaching these skills as a leader to his team, his social audiences, and through his keynote speeches.

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037. Scott Kiesel: Financial Expert for Pro Athletes Shares Lessons Learned About Finances

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Scott Kiesel, a wealth asset strategist and advisor to many well-known professional athletes draws from 35 years experience to share some of the benefits, implications and pitfalls to avoid with money.

Who is Scott Kiesel?

For over 35 years Scott has helped people navigate the challenges at the intersection of money and relationships. As a senior partner at Ronald Blue Trust, he serves in both the Private Wealth division and the Professional Athlete Division.

Prior to joining Ronald Blue Trust in 2001, Scott worked as a financial consultant with Shearson Lehman Brothers and Merrill Lynch. Scott graduated magna cum laude from the University of Indianapolis in 1986, where he played basketball and received the Wall Street Journal Award, given annually to an outstanding student in economics and finance.

An active member of the community, Scott has traveled on many international mission trips with several of his professional athlete clients and has led basketball camps for inner city youth. He serves on the Wheeler Mission Ministries Board of Directors, The Oaks Academy Board of Trustees, and is a member of Kingdom Advisors. Scott and his wife, Laura, live in Indianapolis. They have two adult children and three grandchildren.

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036. SUCCESS TIP: Unleash Your Motivation in Order to Achieve Your Dreams

Thu, 25 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Allan Blain discusses the topic of motivation and provides helpful insights and advice, even drawing from his past experience, on how to overcome a lack of motivation in both the large and small areas of life.

He emphasizes that motivation is crucial for accomplishing tasks and acknowledges that many individuals struggle with motivation and dissatisfaction in their lives.

Allan highlights the importance of taking action within a 5-second window before one's mind talks them out of doing the thing they need to do and emphasizes the significance of a proper mindset, exercising courage, and facing one's fear.

He shares a study on 5th graders that shows the correlation between motivation and their belief in personal control.

Allan concludes by discussing the importance of finding one's purpose, passion and calling when considering a potential career change, and the three questions that must be answered to move forward with positive motivation.

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035. David Waldy: From Nearly Taking His Life While Living the "American Dream" to a Meaningful Life of Service to Others

Thu, 18 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

David Waldy discusses what life was like living the “American Dream” as the top producer in a $400 million company with the glass corner office, the car, wife, child, and toys, yet working 80+ hours per week feeling unfulfilled, unsatisfied, unhappy, as he dealt with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. He shares how a pivotal moment helped him evaluate God’s calling on his life, leading to a 180° career pivot in order to find passion, purpose and subsequent fulfillment.

Who is David Waldy?

After nearly taking his own life and experiencing a divine wake-up call, David left his corporate career to reinvent himself, rebuild his family, and redefine what was possible in his personal & professional life. He now empowers leaders through his philosophy of "Fierce Empathy," which enables us to look in the mirror, face the facts, and confront the challenges that hold us back from success, fulfillment, and aligned abundance.

As a husband, father, and Kansas-farm-boy-at-heart, David believes that lasting success is determined by integrity, responsibility, commitment, and accountability in not only our work, but in every moment we have. He has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs & leaders from over 40 different countries and shared stages with influencers like Tony Robbins and Russell Brunson. He is also an outdoorsman, coffee snob, personal growth junkie, and avid nonfiction reader.

David is a life and business strategist, personal coach, speaker, and author empowering entrepreneurs and leaders, to get out of their own way, fix what's out of alignment, & never stop becoming the leader they said they would be.

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034. Ashley Peebles: Succeeding Again After Abruptly Losing High Six-Figure Income

Thu, 11 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Despite phenomenal life and business success, Ashley Peebles shares some of her life challenges including losing everything in hurricane Katrina, having a premature child, being a military family, and being blind-sided by losing a multi-million dollar business “overnight.”

Who is Ashley Peebles?

Ashley is a military spouse and a loving wife and mother to two incredible teenagers, Charley and Colin. Along with her husband Daniel, she cherishes traveling, history, time on the river, and Alabama Football. Ashley's life has been full of ups and downs, having built and lost businesses, and worked in a variety of jobs. Through her journey, she has discovered her true strengths and weaknesses, and learned to appreciate both the good and the bad. Her family mission is to "Maximize Life," which means living life to the fullest, even during times of struggle.

Ashley is the Director of Field Development for an international health & wellness company doing business in over 50 countries, and is responsible for the North American market. She maintains a grateful heart and a rooted-in-truth perspective, finding joy in the trials and challenges she faces. As a lover of life, Ashley believes in doing life together and learning from one another to grow faster and go further. She strives to leave every person and situation better than she found it by being kind, grateful, and helpful at every opportunity. Her ultimate belief is that kindness, helpfulness, and gratitude can lead to unimaginable success.

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Email ashleyp@neolife.com

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033. Jacob Hollister: NFL Tight End on Chasing Dreams Despite Adversity

Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Jacob Hollister discusses challenges of not getting a scholarship after winning a high school state championship his senior year, being told while playing at a community college that he was too small for Division 1 football, fighting through injuries in the NFL, and more. His no quit mindset is sure to encourage you in chasing after your life's passions and dreams despite your adversity.

Who is Jacob Hollister?

Jacob Hollister has been an NFL tight end for the past six seasons. After graduating from the University of Wyoming, where he was a primary target for quarterback Josh Allen, he was signed by the Patriots, where he played for two years, reaching the super bowl both times and winning a super bowl ring. He then played two years with the Seattle Seahawks, where he caught many touchdowns passes from quarterback Russell Wilson, followed by a year with the Jaguars and this most recent season with the Raiders.

Hollister is driven by his faith and the “no quit” mentality that God has instilled in both his twin brother, an NFL receiver, and him from a young age, and prefers to lead by example to earn the respect of those around him.

Outside of football, he enjoys anything outdoors, along with playing guitar and writing songs, and has a passion for helping people be better in all aspects of life. His ultimate desire, and what inspires him most, is to be a great man in the eyes of his Lord Jesus Christ.

Besides having an amazing twin brother, Hollister also has three beautiful sisters.

Connect with Jacob: Instagram @jacobholister | Twitter @hollister_jacob

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032. Trevor George: Garth Brooks' Cameraman on The Importance of Chasing One's Dreams

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Trevor George shares his story of moving from Mississippi to Nashville to chase his dream of becoming Garth Brooks' cameraman, during an era when Garth was retired. You've got to hear this unbelievable story!

Who is Trevor George?

Trevor George was born and raised in Booneville, Mississippi, and has been obsessed with video since the age of nine. Throughout middle and high school, Trevor could always be found with a camera in his hand. After graduating high school, he attended Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) for three years before realizing college was not for him. Trevor moved to Nashville, Tennessee with a dream, and got his start filming upcoming country music artists as they performed in downtown Nashville. Little known artists at the time such as Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean, Eric Church and others, while working at a moving company before starting his own video production company, Captured by Trevor George LLC, in 2012. In 2018, he landed his dream career as the videographer for Garth Brooks and continues to live his dream daily. Trevor is married to his amazing wife, Ashley, and they have three incredible children.

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031. Mark Terrell: Former CEO of a bankrupt non-profit with 17 employees who grew it to $60M with 700 employees

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Mark Terrell shares his experience of leaving the highly successful financial services company he'd built, for a 75% cut in pay in order to become the CEO of a 17 employee, bankrupt non-profit, with a $600,000 annual budget. He shares how he grew it to a $60 million, fully self supporting annual budget that includes 700 employees.

Who is Mark Terrell?

Mark Terrell is a vision-driven leader with extensive management experience, who brought about the turnaround of a bankrupt non-profit that had 17 employees, a budget of $600,000, and served 200 individuals annually to become one of Indiana’s largest and fastest growing non-profits with 700 employees, a budget of $60 million (all self-funded) and serving over 50,000 individuals annually.

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030. SUCCESS TIP: Be Intentional About Who's Influencing You - The Power of Your Associations

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Allan Blain shares one of the most important high performance success tips you may ever hear - the importance of your most influential relationships, and the affect they can have either positively or negatively on your ability to reach your goals and live the life you truly desire. You are certain to be inspired, uplifted and encouraged by this episode as Allan shares the importance of evaluating as well as the how-to's, of being intentional about who's influencing you.

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029. Andrew Sallee: From a Trailer Park to a $145 Million Real Estate Portfolio

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Andrew Sallee discusses growing up in a trailer park, even selling rocks door to door at age 9, that he found along the railroad tracks, in order to purchase his first pair Reebok shoes and Guess jeans. He shares how he has gone on to build a $145 million dollar real estate empire now at age 46, and shares the importance of a singular laser sharp focus in order to maximize success.

Andrew Sallee?

Andrew Sallee is a real estate investor with over $145 million in assets in his portfolio. He has built up an extensive portfolio in commercial real estate and credits much of his success to the extensive network of mentors, coaches, and masterminds that he has developed over the past two decades in business. He's built several different businesses before going into real estate investing full-time, most notably a roofing and siding company that did multiple millions of dollars in annual revenue. Now, he's focused on continuing to grow his real estate portfolio and also giving back to his community. He has also started a nonprofit, Andy's Kids, where his mission is to provide food and other items to the homeless in his local community by partnering with other nonprofits.

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028. Dr. Justin Moseley: From Chiropractor with Fear of Public Speaking to TEDx Speaker

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Justin Moseley shares how his life was transformed following a near death accident in 2018. The accident led him to leave his Chiropractic practice, face his fear of public speaking, and become a professional speaker and trainer, eventually deliver a TEDx Talk.

Who is Dr. Justin Moseley?

Dr. Justin Moseley, a.k.a., “The Mindset Doctor,” is a Chiropractor turned highly sought-after International Speaker, and Transformation Coach.

After surviving a near-death accident in 2018, Dr. Justin shifted from changing lives in his own clinic, to changing lives of small business owners, entrepreneurs, Chiropractors, and other professionals, so they could achieve more success and abundance in their businesses and their lives.

Dr. Justin is a TEDx speaker and his thought leadership has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX.

He is the host of “The Mindset Doctor Podcast,” the "Power of Mindset Summit,” and the “Comfort to Calling Summit.” He is also a former radio show host on Nashville’s largest talk radio station.

Dr. Justin is the founder of MindShift Masterminds™, a mastermind group that helps business professionals achieve Sustainable Abundance™ in life and business.

Dr. Justin helps people master their minds so they can get out of their own way, step into their POWER, and become the highest version of themselves; so they can unlock their full potential, fulfill their deepest desires, and create next-level success and abundance in their business and every area of their life.

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027. Ben Toews: Idaho Senator Succeeding Despite Past Business and Financial Challenges

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Ben Toews shares about overcoming adversity such as his home burning down, financial stress, and challenges in business, as well as tips, strategies and perspectives for succeeding anyway.

Who is Ben Toews?

Ben Toews is a native Idahoan. He graduated from Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene, ID, earned an Associate of Arts degree in political science from North Idaho College and received a degree in international business from Gonzaga University. He engaged in family business of specialty construction tools for 17 years, serving as vice president and later as president/CEO before selling the company in 2019. He is also the founding member of a homeschool co-op where he taught economics, government, and leadership classes and coached the debate club for high school-aged students. He has served his local church as Treasurer/Elder Advisor, and currently is an Idaho State Senator in District 4. He is married to his wife Elisha, and they have five children.

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026. The Real Jason Duncan: The Importance of a Positive Mindset When Going Through Challenges

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The Real Jason Duncan shares about three major life challenges that all hit in 2019...A major issue with a family member, having to fire a business partner, and getting taken by his (then) best friend, for over six-figures in a real estate deal gone wrong.

Who is Jason Duncan?

Meet The Real Jason Duncan - a renowned entrepreneur, author, and podcaster, who is dedicated to helping fellow business owners find their true purpose in life. He believes that anyone can run a profitable business in under 10 hours a week, and he's made it his mission to show others how.

Jason is the founder of one of America's fastest-growing privately held companies, and his success story is truly inspiring. He started as an unemployed schoolteacher, but he managed to launch his own thriving business in 2010. Today, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience through his mastermind program, The Exiter Club, his internationally-syndicated podcast, The Root of All Success, and his book "Exit Without Exiting."

Jason's proven method, #ExitWithoutExiting, is all about breaking free from the daily grind of business operations, so you can focus on what really matters in life. But he's not just in it for himself - he's committed to helping 10,000 people escape poverty and mediocrity through entrepreneurship. To further this mission, he plans to start a nonprofit organization with the help of his mastermind group.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Jason is a family man who loves spending time with his high school sweetheart and their two grown children. In his free time, you'll find him riding motorcycles and camping. His passion for life is contagious, and his dedication to empowering others is truly inspiring.

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025. SUCCESS TIP: 7 Bible-Based Success Principles

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Life's Hard Succeed Anyway podcast host, Allan Blain, shares seven bible-based principles that have been key factors in his ability to grow an international business over the past 8 years that now includes 10,000 others, spanning 10 countries, doing millions of dollars in annual revenue.

Who is Allan Blain?

Allan Blain is the former owner and CEO of a $40 million real estate investment company. After realizing that he was not pursuing his true purpose and calling, he launched what he calls his “work-from-anywhere” freedom business, teaching everyday people how to create passive income streams from their phones. Today, eight years later, he has grown his organization to include over 10,000 others spanning 10 countries, producing millions in annual revenue, and representing countless lives that have been positively impacted by his company’s food supplements. Allan is also the host of the top ranked podcast called “Life’s Hard, Succeed Anyway” where his weekly guests share their stories, struggles and strategies used to overcome their adversity and succeed anyway! Allan has been married to Nicole for 30 years and they have been blessed with 6 children.

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024. John Hans: From $60 Million in Debt to Debt-Free!

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

John Hans discusses the challenges of taking on $60M in debt to start a new business with a partner and the struggles involved. He also shares how during this same time his wife, Deb was diagnosed with breast cancer, even having it return twice.

Who is John Hans?

John grew up in a Christian home where his mom taught him how to love Jesus. His dad was a basketball coach, which is the sport John played all the way through college. For most of John’s life he has been an entrepreneur, which has led to a roller coaster life. Some of his businesses have failed, most of them in fact, and some have not.

At one point, John and his wife Deb had borrowed $60 million, and following the financial collapse of 2008 they found themselves in $28 million in debt. By the power of prayer and the Lord doing one miracle after another, the debt they had no way to pay back was eventually wiped away. Around this same time, right before the financial collapse of 2008, Deb also was diagnosed with breast cancer more than one time. They found themselves trusting in Jesus, moment by moment and their story is about the power of prayer and trust in Christ Jesus.

Today, John and Deb are a creative team and currently own a 14 year old business called Koombobber. Koombobber is a commercial and residential new construction and remodeling company. They also own a custom wood shop that builds cabinets, vanities and many other “all things wood.” They have been married for 33 years and have one son, Isaac, who lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

John also spends time with men, young and old, to encourage them in their faith and help them find and use their gifts. He is an avid hiker with his most recent trip backpacking and camping through the Swiss Alps.

Connect with John: koombobber@gmail.com

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023. Nicole Blain: Wife of Podcast Host Allan Blain, Shares Her Many Life Struggles

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Nicole Blain shares about growing up as a latchkey child, visiting her father in prison, having a teen child diagnosed with cancer, another child hospitalized with seizures, her own past health challenges, making 22 moves in 30 years of marriage, dealing with Allan's past alcohol issues, having two other children who struggled in active addiction, and much more, all while being a positive, encouraging and incredible wife, mother and co-founder, along with Allan, of their multi-million dollar home-based health & nutrition business that now includes an organization of 10,000 (and growing) and spans more than 10 countries. You are certainly in for a real treat with this episode.

Who is Nicole Blain?

Nicole Blain is the love of podcast host, Allan Blain's life. She has been married to Allan for over 30 years, and is the mother of their six children, five girls and one boy, ranging in age from 28 to 15.

Nicole has homeschooled their children for 18 years and continues to be a phenomenal wife and mother. Along with Allan, she co-founded their online health & nutrition business that they started in 2015 as a secondary income source. In just the past 8 years, while keeping her role as wife and mother her #1 priority, she has played a key role in scaling their “work-from-anywhere” phone-based business to become a multi-million dollar business that now includes an organization of over 10,000 others and spans more than 10 countries.

Nicole loves the fact that she can impact so many lives physically, financially and spiritually all from the comfort of our home, while keeping the first things first.

Anyone who gets to spend any amount of time with Nicole will quickly see her extremely positive outlook, sense her compassionate and caring spirit, and her love for others. She is authentic, real, relatable and the world’s best encourager!

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022. Dr. Darin Wilson: Two-Time National Athletic Director of The Year - Succeeding After Divorce

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dr. Darin Wilson shares some of the challenges he experienced while walking through a painful divorce years ago, the lessons learned along the way and some tips for others who desire to enjoy success in their relationships.

Who is Dr. Darin Wilson?

The host of the popular podcast Life Coaching for Men, Dr. Darin Wilson brings his wisdom, relationship coaching, and leadership to men throughout the world. Darin's coaching spans 1000's of hours, helping men improve their most precious relationships including their spouse, kids, and parents. He focuses on areas such as confidence, leadership, self-worth, health, and purpose. Darin combines his experience as an award-winning athletics director with his life-coaching acumen to teach men to live the kind of life they have always dreamed of.

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021. Gabe Booher: Son Born with Cystic Fibrosis, $1.2M in Medical Bills, Bankruptcy

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Gabe Booher shares the challenges he and his wife Mandy faced dealing with 7 years of infertility, the birth of their son Troy (8) who has Cystic Fibrosis, their resulting $1,200,000 in medical debt and bankruptcy. Gabe's attitude, mindset and wisdom is sure to be a great encouragement..

Who is Gabe Booher?

Growing up in a musical family that toured six months of each year Gabe had an untraditional education. His experiences gave him a hunger for a lifestyle of freedom. At 19 he began his first business, a lawncare business, while also working as a barista in the early mornings and performing at a dinner theater every night.

Around this time, his health deteriorated dramatically which prompted him to learn about health and nutrition. Once he gained his health back his passion for whole-food nutrition set the stage of what would become yet another business for this entrepreneur.

After 5 years of growing the lawncare business and getting married to the love of his life, Mandy, Gabe’s priorities shifted. He sold his lawn maintenance company and together with Mandy, bought a coffee shop.

Now, 13 years later that little double drive thru coffee shop has grown to 4 stores, a wholesale bakery location, and a coffee roastery. Gabe has been traveling with Mandy and their son, Troy (8) for the past 4 months, enjoying the time and financial freedom he has worked towards.

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020. SUCCESS TIP: Importance of a Vision

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Allan shares insights about how your vision can help you live a more productive, fulfilling, inspiring and successful life, and how it can also help you avoid poor choices that could damage your life's work. If you've ever thought it may be too late to reset, refocus and relaunch with a new, fresh vision for your life, think again.

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019. Joyce Martin Sanders: Member of Award Winning Gospel Trio, The Martins, Shares Past Struggles

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Joyce Martin Sanders shares about her failed marriage, personal and professional breakdown, business and financial challenges associated with the 2020 pandemic, and raising a special needs daughter, and many of the lessons she's learned along the way.

Who is Joyce Sanders?

Joyce Martin Sanders is one third of the award-winning gospel trio, The Martins. The siblings have been making music together since she was 10 and she has penned many of their hit songs through the years.

Joyce is married to Paul Sanders, a singer/songwriting musician, currently a member of the country band, Shenandoah where he plays bass and sings harmony.

She has two children. Trey is 23 and lives and works in Nashville only a few miles from his mom. Mae is her 20 year old daughter. She has Angelman Syndrome and is the happiest girl you will ever meet.

Singing and songwriting is what Joyce does. Sharing her life with transparency is her passion. Her story of brokenness and restoration encourages thousands on social media and from the stage. She keeps it real and points the way out of despair with an admonishing heart.

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018. Chad Johnson: Coach to Millionaires Rises from Poverty, Depression and Self Sabotaging Thoughts With This Key

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Chad Johnson shares about keys to overcoming his past poverty, depression, crippling sin, and self sabotaging thoughts to becoming a leader or leaders, successful entrepreneur, husband, father, author, speaker and living a truly successful and extremely impactful, purpose-filled life!

Who is Chad Johnson?

Chad Johnson is a believer, husband, father, adventure athlete, entrepreneur, author, speaker and coach to elite-level business owners.

His passion in life is helping others create personal transformation in the areas of life that matter most. Chad calls those The Giant 5™: Faith, Marriage, Parenting, Health, and using your God Given Gifts to earn, serve, and minister.

Chad has bought, built, scaled, and sold several multi-million-dollar companies, currently owns three companies and coaches over 400 entrepreneurs with Strategic Coach.

Chad and his wife, Jenise, delight in building up marriage with two annual marriage events.

Chad and Jenise will have been married 30 years in August, have 11 capable and faithful children, and 7 grandchildren. They just completed a 9-month tour of the U.S. in an RV with the family, visiting 39 states.

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017. Joel Merritt: Obesity, Alcoholism, and Depression Led to Major Life Changes and Success!

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Joel Merritt shares about being a 4th generation member of a 12,000 acre family farm in California, which also included a 65,000 acre cattle operation, and leaving it all at age 39 to relocate his family to Indiana at God's leading, He talks about how through that journey, he lost over 100 lbs, was freed from alcoholism and other health issues, and now enjoys a thriving marriage, family and two other successful businesses in Indiana.

Who is Joel Merritt?

Joel Merritt grew up in a farming community in Central California, in a God-fearing, all-American farming family, and took a path that led him to realize deteriorating health and obesity, alcoholism, broken relationships, depression and anxiety.

At age 39, Joel left the family farm in California for Indiana, leaving behind the known for the unknown with only his immediate family and the income from their newly started direct sales business. Today, five years later, Joel and his wife Gabby have grown their home business to become one of the top 1% in the industry, and also co-own a thriving multiple location automotive repair business.

Currently Joel and Gabby continue building both businesses as they home school their five children, serve their church family in various ways including singing on the worship team and leading a discipleship group, and desire to honor God in everything they are called to do.

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016. Dean Ives: Thriving After Losing 11 year Old Daughter to Cancer

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Dean shares candidly about what it felt like to have their 9 year old daughter diagnosed with a brain tumor, eventually pass away at age 11, and lessons learned along the way.

Who is Dean Ives?

Dean is the Regional Manager of all the Fleet Feet Nashville locations. Dean also sits on several advisory boards at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, where his daughter, Sydney, was a patient. His roles there include Bereaved Parent Educator, Bereaved Parent Mentor, Member of the Quality of Life Steering Council, and Lead Parent Facilitator for the Day of Remembrance Family Panel. Dean currently lives in the Nashville area and has been married to his wife Tasha for almost 25 years. They have a son Carson who is 21 and a daughter Sydney who lives in heaven.

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015. SUCCESS TIP: Maximize Your Success by Mastering Your Mind

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

What would you do if you found a simple way to help you to be happier, healthier, and more prosperous? In this episode, Allan shares the importance of controlling our thoughts and harnessing the power of the subconscious portion of our minds to work for us rather than against us.

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014. SFC Joseph James: Lost Both Legs in War on Terror Yet Accomplishing Things Most Will Never Attempt

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient, SFC Joseph "Joe" James (retired) shares about the struggles he went through after losing both legs to a roadside bomb during the war on terror in Iraq in 2008, and some of the incredible things he is doing today.

Who is Joe James?

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Joseph James served in the United States Army for over 9 years and deployed 4 times during the War on Terror to Afghanistan and Iraq. He is a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient.

In 2008, Sergeant First Class James lost both of his legs in a roadside bombing attack north of Baghdad, Iraq. Since his medical retirement, he has been a serial entrepreneur by starting companies that lift up and help the veteran community and their families. He also speaks on behalf of their issues and needs.

Currently, Joe is an adaptive athlete, speaker, and venture capitalist that helps veterans start their own franchise companies.

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013. Josh Clark: From Poverty & No HS Diploma to Successful Entrepreneur and 2022 US Senate Candidate

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Josh Clark shares about struggles growing up as the "poor the poor talked about" with insecurities ranging from a lack of high school diploma to severely bucked teeth. And shares many valuable lessons he has learned along his path to being a successful husband, father, State Rep, and entrepreneur.

Who is Josh Clark?

Josh is an entrepreneur, former Georgia State Legislator, former U.S. Senate candidate and until recently an Executive Vice President for an International nutrition company based out of Silicon Valley.

Josh grew up on a small farm in Suwanee Georgia as the oldest of 10 children and married his childhood sweetheart, Chelsey. Together they’ve been raising six children, ages 6 to 18 on a small farm in Flowery Branch, GA.

Earlier this year Josh resigned his executive position with the international nutrition company to run for office in the United States Senate in the Georgia Republican primary. Josh and his family of 8 lived in a bus as they crisscrossed the state of Georgia meeting with voters. He ended up losing the primary to football great, Herschel Walker.

They are now living in Costa Rica for a year where they’re learning Spanish, serving in missions part-time, surfing and running their network marketing businesses and loving life!

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012. John Crist: From Addiction to Comedian with Millions of Followers

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

John Crist shares about the importance of not being afraid to fail, and speaks candidly about his past failures, including his personal issues with alcohol and his perspectives on life, business and overcoming challenges.

Who is John Crist?

John is one of today’s fast-rising stand-up comedians, with more than 1 billion video views, over 5 million fans on social media and sold-out shows from coast to coast making PollStar’s top 100 global tours list in 2019 with over 197,000 tickets sold. Widely known for his viral videos like “Honest Football Coach,“ “Every Parent at Disney,“ “Brands That Need to be CANCELLED“ plus hundreds more. John Crist has performed all over the world and in 2021 began his multi-city national theater tour called “Fresh Cuts“ selling out theaters all over the United States. John has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and BuzzFeed, just a name a few.

In 2022, John released his second special named, “What are We Doing“ on YouTube and released his first book titled, “Delete That” in October. John also has a weekly podcast called “Net Positive.” When asked where he finds the inspiration to write jokes, Crist says, “I grew up in the deep south, my dad is a pastor, and I was the third of eight homeschooled children. My first job was at Chick-fil-A. Coming from a background like that, how do you NOT write jokes?! “

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011. Dwight Johnson: Goat Farmer With No High School Diploma to Multi-Million-Dollar Businesses Creator

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Dwight Johnson shares about insecurities he's had to deal with as a result of not graduating high school and never obtaining a high equivalency certificate, and the internal self doubt and negative self talk he's had to overcome. .He also shares a great deal of knowledge and wisdom on this episode resulting from his years of continuing (informal) education of reading, listening, studying and most importantly applying the knowledge he has learned as he continues to succeed in a big way in business, marriage, parenting and in life!

Who is Dwight Johnson?

Dwight Johnson is the owner of a natural skin care company focusing on goat milk as it’s base ingredient. Dwight, along with his wife Marilee founded the Bend Soap Company in 2011 because of a son who had severe eczema. Over the past 11 years, they have grown it from a few goats making soap in their kitchen, to a multi-million-dollar business.

He has also found a lot of joy in his various other entrepreneurial ventures, many of which are multi-million-dollar businesses of their own.

Dwight currently resides in Bend, Oregon with his awesome wife, Marilee, and their 10 amazing children ranging in age from age 18 to down to age 3.

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010. Ray Higdon: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, $1 Million in Debt to Building Inc 5000 Business

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Ray Higdon speaks candidly about going from foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce and $1 million in debt sleeping on a friends couch in 2009, to building an Inc 5000 company and being one of the elite trainers in the nearly $200 billion/year direct sales industry.

Who is Ray Higdon?

Ray Higdon is the bestselling author of Time, Money, Freedom and a highly respected expert who works with high achievers to help them master their emotions and reach their full potential in business and in life. Specifically, in the last 5 years he’s helped his clients generate over 300,000 new customers. His podcast, Home Business Profits, has had over 9 million downloads and gets about 160k downloads every month. His company, Higdon Group, has been recognized as an Inc 5000 company, and hosts annual events with as many as 2,000 people live and nearly 7,000 registered online.

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009. Shannon Payton: Raised in Cult, Infertility, Adoption, Now Viral Social Media Comedian

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Shannon Payton ("Shanny Pants") discusses challenges of growing up in a cult, infertility, adoption, dealing with "haters" as a social media influencer, and the importance of being authentic off and on social media.

Who is Shannon Payton?

Shannon is a 41-year-old wife and mother of three kiddos ages 14, 10 and 9. When one of Shannon’s social media videos went viral it opened up a whole new world for her. She now has many viral videos and hundreds of thousands of social media followers. She shares her struggles of growing up in a cult, battles through years of infertility that ended in a hysterectomy, and finally her journey to parenthood through foster care and adoption.

Shannon is currently writing a memoir and has recently started a podcast (The ShannyPants Show). She has created a platform where she shares the struggles of life in a humorous way as part of her self-prescribed therapy and is excited to share even more through her book and podcast.

Shannon’s social media notoriety has led to her being a guest on The Kelly Clarkson show and she has appeared on the local TV show GoodDay Sacramento multiple times.

When Shannon is asked where she gets all of her ideas for her humorous videos, she sarcastically states, “I’m married and have kids, that’s all the inspiration I need for some crazy content.”

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008. Cody Hollister: Community College Underdog to NFL

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Cody Hollister, a Tennessee Titans wide receiver, shares about his struggles of going from an All State high school football state champion to an unknown, 9th receiver at a community college, and how he worked through challenge after challenge with his no quit mindset to now be playing in the NFL today.

Who is Cody Hollister?

Cody Hollister is a wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans. Cody played high school football at Mountain view High School in Bend, Oregon with his identical twin brother Jacob. Jacob was the Quarterback and Cody his number one target at wide receiver. In high school, Cody broke all wide receiver records for his school, and they won the 2011 state championship his senior year.

Cody walked on at university of Nevada Reno and redshirted his freshman year. He then transferred to Arizona Western Community College to play as a redshirt freshman, where he earned a scholarship to join the SEC at the University of Arkansas the following year.

After three seasons at Arkansas which were plagued with injuries, Cody signed with the New England Patriots in 2017. He played two seasons with the Patriots along with his twin brother Jacob and won the super bowl against the Los Angeles Rams in 2019.

On May 13, 2019, Hollister signed with the Tennessee Titans where he has been ever since.

His brother Jacob Hollister is now a tight end for the Minnesota Vikings.

Cody is a man who loves Jesus and desires to honor and glorify Him in all he does, enjoys outdoor adventures, and is a singer/songwriter and guitarist.

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007. Christina Swyers: From Struggling Single Mother With Limiting Beliefs to Top St Louis Realtor

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Christina Swyers talks about the limiting beliefs and mindsets that held her back for many years as a young, struggling single mother and the changes that took place to allow her to become one of the nation's top realtors.

Who is Christina Swyers?

Christina Swyers is a top St. Louis, Missouri Realtor, global team leader, social media influencer, and a "digital mayor" of her town. She has become a multiple six-figure earner utilizing unorthodox career tactics to grow and scale her business and has taught many other professionals through her course content and direction. More recently, she has pioneered as one of the very first agents in the country to obtain the Consortia Blockchain Compliance Designation and become a Certified trainer and speaker.

Working smart and having FUN are both motto’s of hers! In 2021 she became a best selling first time published author with her book collaboration Resilient Women in Real Estate. She has been featured in multiple other publications including Vanity Fair, Success Magazine, Real Producers, & St. Louis Magazine and on many Podcasts.

Since 2015 she has belonged to both the National and St. Louis Associations of Realtors and currently holds her license with EXP Realty LLC, a cloud-based brokerage where she is a certified mentor, two time ICON award agent, and is in the top 1% of EXP influencers. Christina is a dedicated wife, mother, and community leader.

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006. Robby Gallaty: From Drug Addiction to Pastor, Impacting Thousands Each Week

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Robby Gallaty talks candidly about building a successful business, losing it all, getting addicted to drugs, and the keys to overcoming these challenges that has led him to where he is today.

Who is Robby Gallaty?

Robby Gallaty is a dear friend, and the Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Church in Hendersonville, TN. Robby completed his Masters of Divinity Degree in Expository Preaching in 2007 and his Ph.D. in Preaching in 2011 from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Robby is the author of numerous books and also provides a wealth of discipleship resources through Replicate Ministries. When he’s not serving at Long Hollow, you might find Pastor Robby hanging with his family, communicating on his HAM radio, cutting and measuring wood in his woodshop, out on the nearest disk golf course, or cheering for LSU.

Robby is married to Kandi and they have two sons; Rig and Ryder.

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005. Aaron Walker: Hitting & Killing a Pedestrian, Retiring at Age 27, Masterminds and More...

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Aaron Walker shares insights and lessons learned from some of his life challenges including "retiring" at age 27, hitting and killing a pedestrian and others.

Who is Aaron Walker?

Aaron Walker has served his community for more than 43 years as an entrepreneur of multiple businesses. It has taught him to have No Excuses, Make it Amazing, and that Everything is Figureoutable.

Aaron lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife Robin of 42 years. He has two amazing daughters and five beautiful grandchildren.

You may learn more about Aaron Walker at ViewFromTheTop.com

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004. Simon Chan: Shy Introvert to Successful Podcaster, Speaker, Trainer, Author & Consistency Coach

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Simon Chan shares his journey from an ultra-shy, quiet Chinese American growing up in Brooklyn, NY, with a voice he did not like, to living a life of freedom, propose and impacting hundreds of thousands around the world,

Who is Simon Chan?

Simon Chan is a Consistency Coach, speaker and author of the Amazon best seller, The Consistency Pill; The 7 Step System to Increase Sales and Transform Your Business.

He helps network marketers succeed by helping them to be consistent, defeat overwhelm, and build a successful business online.

Simon is best known as the host of MLM Nation Podcast, the #1 network marketing podcast that features in depth interviews of over 700 top income earners worldwide and now includes millions of downloads.

Simon retired from network marketing in 2013 to become a full-time trainer and founded the MLM Nation Podcast, after building a million-dollar business with over 200,000 distributors in his organization.

He is also a devoted husband, father, Christ follower, speaker, and my good friend.

Nicole and I would not be where we are today in our business if it was not for Simon.

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003. Jordyn Clark: From Childhood Trauma & Single Motherhood to Successful Business Launch During Pandemic

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jordyn Clark, a childhood victim of drug and sexual abuse who dropped out of high school her Junior year, became pregnant at 20 as a single mother, and along with her now incredible husband Brandon has faced many life challenges including launching her salon business the day before the March 2020 pandemic hit.

In this episode she shares of God's redeeming grace, mercy and blessings in her life as she has walked trough many tough seasons, and also shares many helpful perspectives that are sure to encourage you.

Who is Jordyn Clark?

Jordyn is the founder and owner of Studio 1:9, a full service salon in Gallatin, Tennessee, which was set to open the day before the March 2020 pandemic hit.

In just over 2 years now she has already grown her business to 21 stylists and technicians offering services ranging from full service hair, lash extensions, esthetician services and nails.

Studio 1:9 is one of the top rated salons within a 30 mile radius of Nashville which encompasses approximately two million people, and they are one of the only salons in the area that offer a year-long training program, allowing newly licensed stylists to earn commissions during their training and giving them the foundation to start their own businesses.

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002. Jerry Brassfield: 82 Years of Wisdom From Highly Successful Businessman

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Jerry Brassfield shares numerous life challenges he's faced, the perspectives and mindsets surrounding challenges and some critical keys to success both in business and in life.

Who is Jerry Brassfield?

Jerry Brassfield is a founder and entrepreneur who began his career in the 1950s as a pioneer in the nutrition supplement and direct selling industries. He is the founder of the global health and wellness company NeoLife International where he continues to serve as Chairman. Jerry has a track record of success as an entrepreneur in the automobile, wine, and restaurant industries. He also serves on the boards of Shakey’s USA, Auto Focus Inc and Brassfield Estate Winery.

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001. Allan Blain's Story Behind the "Life's Hard, Succeed Anyway" Podcast

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Allan shares several life challenges he has (and is) facing, why he started this podcast, the context of the word "success" in the podcast's title, and three valuable lessons learned that you can apply today to be better equipped to succeed in any area of life!

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Trailer Episode

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This trailer provides a brief overview of what the Life's Hard Succeed Anyway podcast is all about.

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