7-Figure Millennials

Nick Santonastasso was given a 30% chance of surviving birth.Born with no legs and one arm, Nick was born with Hanhart Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which either leaves the babies with undeveloped limbs or undeveloped organs.Despite the hand he was dealt, here's just a small teaser of what Nick has accomplished:Decided to amputate part of his arm to become a wrestler and wrestled on the high school varsity teamBecame a professional bodybuilder and won 3rd place in his first competition at the “Iron Bay Classic”Toured with Tony Robbins on stage, impacting 1,000,000+ peopleInspired GIANTS in today's world, including people like Ed Mylett and Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonThis is a story that you will NOT want to miss.We not only dive into Nick's incredible adventures, but unpack his mindset that has propelled him on his journey.As Nick says, “The biggest DISABILITY you can have is a BAD MINDSET.”Introduction to Beyond Curious and today's guest, Nick SantonastassoIn this transformative episode of Beyond Curious, host Brandon Fong introduces Nick Santonastasso, an extraordinary individual who has continuously defied the odds throughout his life. Despite being born with no legs and only one arm due to a rare genetic disorder, Nick has become a best-selling author, world-renowned keynote speaker, and professional bodybuilder. Brandon dives into Nick's inspiring journey, exploring how he turned his challenges into strengths, becoming a beacon of motivation for millions, including celebrities like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Tony Robbins. Nick's story is a powerful testament to resilience, self-belief, and the limitless potential of the human spirit.Timestamps & Show Notes:00:00 - Introduction to Nick Santonastasso: Brandon introduces Nick, highlighting his incredible achievements despite being born with Hanhart syndrome, a rare disorder that left him with undeveloped limbs.04:33 - Zombie Prank at Walmart: Nick recounts the viral moment that catapulted him to fame—a zombie prank in Walmart that became the number one video on Vine, leading to unexpected opportunities.09:35 - Nick's Birth Story: Nick shares the emotional story of his parents' journey during his birth, including the challenges they faced when doctors advised them to abort due to his condition.14:26 - Childhood and Upbringing: Nick reflects on his childhood, how his parents treated him normally, and how this approach shaped his resilience and solution-oriented mindset.21:07 - Joining the Wrestling Team: Nick talks about his decision to join his high school wrestling team despite his physical limitations, and the pivotal role this played in boosting his confidence.30:50 - Wrestling Challenges: A deep dive into Nick's wrestling experience, focusing on how he dealt with losses and what kept him motivated to continue.39:17 - Transition to Bodybuilding: Nick discusses his journey into bodybuilding, driven by a desire for self-improvement and validation, and how he became a successful competitor.44:57 - The Power of Reframing: Nick elaborates on the concept of reframing—changing the meaning of experiences to serve oneself—and how this has been crucial in overcoming challenges.51:36 - Dealing with Public Perception: Nick shares how he handles being stared at in public, using humor and positive reframing to maintain his confidence and happiness.Links & Resources:Nick Santonastasso's YouTube Channel: Check out Nick's content where he shares his journey and insights.

Here's one of my favorite quotes of all time:“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will control your life and you will call it fate.” -Carl JungThink about it:What programming from your childhood is still lingering in the background…… Potentially causing you to behave in ways that no longer serve you?It is my view that our stories (both internal and external) control our reality.If that's the case, how do you…FIND the unconscious beliefs that might be holding you backDELETE the negative unconscious beliefREPLACE the negative belief with one that serves you?THAT is what today's guest will show you how to do.Gladius Sovereign is the creator of the Sovereign Mind Method, and what he does is PURE magic.This kind of work is TRANSFORMATIONAL, and I've explored many modalities.I can honestly say that I think Gladius' is the most effective methodology for doing this ON YOUR OWN.Other methodologies I've explored work very well with a facilitator and coach…But Glad's approach really empowers you to take the reigns and run with it.Imagine:What if you could consistently upgrade and elevate your thinking and core beliefs to serve you and your highest good?Not only is it possible, but if you listen to today's episode, you'll learn how

Today marks a huge celebration: Episode TWO HUNDRED is officially live. If you had told me back in November 2020 where the show would be today along with who I'd interviewed, I'm not sure I would have believed you… Nuts. Just nuts. This podcast has 1,000% changed my life, and I'm beyond grateful for you being a part of this journey. To celebrate this milestone, I of course wanted to do something special… But before I reveal what I did for #200, you need a teeny bit of context: If you haven't listened to episode #140a, I believe it's the best episode I've ever produced. #140a was the transition to Beyond Curious, where I gave the answer to the question my original show (7-Figure Millennials) was based on: How can we become financially successful and have a big impact while prioritizing our happiness, health, and relationships? My answer? Turn your business into a vehicle that directly helps you to live your life's purpose. The “problem” with this answer was that it was essentially a non answer… I had to go deep and figure out: 1) What's my life purpose? 2) What's the best business vehicle for living out that purpose? Episode #140a went DEEP and shared how I arrived at the answers for myself, and shared clips from DOZENS of previous guests that helped me along the way. Then, with my answers, I took a flying leap into the unknown. I went Beyond Curious. In episode #200, I wanted to share with you where this flying leap has taken me. I share the biggest lessons I've learned from the unknown to help YOU find greater alignment as you uncover and express your purpose. I go DEEP into the crazy experiments I've run that have led me to live a dream life, where I'm unapologetically pursuing what I want in a way that aligns with my purpose to create a more deeply connected world. But of course the most important part for me is that I reverse engineer what I've learned to help YOU find greater alignment and more deeply express YOUR purpose in the world. I can't wait to hear what you think… To see the resources from this episode, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/200/ To apply for Curiosity Island Citizenship, visit https://bfo.ng/apply

“I can get you into this group, but there's one thing you need to know. If you end up not upholding the values of the group, not only will you get kicked out, but I'll get kicked out for inviting you.” Those were the words of my friend Yas when she first told me about today's guest, David Homan. Quite the introduction! Not only have I attended one of David's events, but I'm BLOWN away at his philosophy around connecting. David is the founder of Orchestrated Connected — a community of over 1700+ global “superconnectors” that represents family offices, venture capitalists, impact investors, entertainers, athletes, and CEOs/Founders. There's SO much gold in this conversation, but here are a few things to look forward to: 1. Why one of the foundations to building this incredible network is a concept that David calls “Honoring The Chain of Connections” and how you can use it to create bigger results and expand more gratitude in the world 2. Why David believes that risk is an essential part of communities — and what the rules are that would cause him to kick people out of his network 3. How to create an “impact ask” — how to actually ask for what you need (even if you're a giver that struggles with this) If you're someone who values the power of connecting and wants to expand how you build relationships, you won't want to miss this one

John Ratliff started a 24/7 telephone answering service in 1995…. … as the sole employee and operator

One day before I first met Timothy Highnam in person, he could have died. I shit you not: We got to meet up in the British Virgin Islands to visit Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island, and the plane he was on had an engine blow up. If you watch the video on the podcast page, Tim is SO calm despite the fact that he could have very well died. That's the kind of human Tim is… He's so deep, calm, kind, and peaceful… and has done so much deep work on himself that he just radiates that to others. Yes, he's also an incredibly successful entrepreneur (I.E. Launched his first business that did $35m in sales through advertising in its first 2 years of business) but he's just a good freaking human. On this episode, we go deep. We talk about deep life shit — the stuff that matters at the end of the day. Did you love well? How do you live a life of honesty and integrity? How can we learn deeply from our experiences? If these are things you like to think about, you'll love this conversation. To learn more about Tim, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/timothy-highnam/

On March 16th, 2024 I had one of the most magical experiences of my life. What happened? I spent a day on Sir Richard Branson's $100M private island, Necker, with entrepreneurs literally changing the world. On this episode, I bring on my friend Maxine Cunningham, and you get to be a fly on the wall as I describe my Necker Island experience!

Today's guest had no choice but to be my friend

Here are some fun facts about today's amazing guest: - He surprised Sir Richard Branson dressed as a showgirl in Vegas before a keynote speech - He broke 200mph in a racecar with nothing more than a green speedo on - He gets to travel around the world having crazy adventures with world-changing, visionary entrepreneurs for a living That's right… Today you and I get to hang out with Yanik Silver! This year, I joined an amazing mastermind called Maverick NEXT. Yanik is the founder of Maverick, and every year they take a trip to Sir Richard Branson's private island to connect and elevate together. That's where we got to hang out IRL

After a friend lovingly slapped me in the face with a hard truth about a month ago, I've realized that my next level of growth will require something relatively counterintuitive: Surrender. Our society often tells us that we need to “hustle and grind” all the time, and we admire people who “work hard” and “get stuff done”. But what if all that wasn't true? What if you could actually create a BIGGER impact by learning how to trust and surrender, instead of feeling like you need to control everything and work your butt off? This is why the timing of this interview is so perfect…. Today's guest is Pedro Jerez. Pedro is the founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Business With Integrity — a beacon for entrepreneurs blending profit with purpose. He's generated upwards of $100 million with his ventures, and attributes learning how to surrender and trust in life to not only how he's been able to not generate income, but also create massive impact. Pedro has an epic story, growing up in the Bronx in less than ideal conditions, to building a successful business… to shutting the whole business down after realizing that financial success was hollow as a sole pursuit. If you're someone who's passionate about not only living a fulfilling life but also creating a massive impact without having to white knuckle your way through life, you'll want to check this episode out

It'ssss baaackkk! That's right: This week we are revisiting a format I did ONE HUNDRED episodes ago: The time machine. But this time, we're doing it better. Here's what to expect: For this time machine episode, we chose the topic “Doing The Impossible”. Here's what we did: 1. We scoured through the 191+ previous published episodes and pulled out 3 stories where guests shared a story of doing something that 99.99% of people would consider “impossible”. 2. We edited them into ONE episode Magic. What stories will you hear today? 1. How Sean Swarner climbed Mount Everest as a 2x terminal cancer survivor WITH ONE LUNG. 2. How Shannon Graham worked on a project that actually increased the GDP of an entire country. 3. How Steve Sims shut down the world-famous Galleria dell'Accademia for his clients to have a private dinner in front of Michelangelo's David… AND THEN brought in Andrea Bochelli to serenade them while they ate their meal. Friends… If you're curious and bold enough, anything is possible… and these 3 stories are an epic example of that. To find out more about these guests, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/impossible/

Two really powerful questions to deeply ponder: Question 1: Who are you? Not your name. Not what you do. Not yourself in relation to your family. Who ARE you? Question 2: Who do you want to be? Not what society told you you should do. Not what your parents wanted from you. Not what your friends think you should do. Who do you want to be? These are two paradigm shifting questions, and they are the focus of my DEEP conversation with a good friend, Bob Regnerus. 3 things to look forward to: - Why you should “fit around” instead of trying to “fit in” - Bob and I talk about how to leverage PLAY to discover your biggest strengths, and we actually dive into my love for playing roundnet (Spikeball) and how I can integrate how I naturally play more into my life - Bob composed a BEAUTIFUL song sung and played by AI that wraps up everything we talk about in the episode, and we play that at the end

Today's guest is Micah LaCerte, and his journey is insane. Growing up needing to move 30 times in 18 years and dealing with abuse, Micah turned to fitness to help himself overcome his trauma. Not only has he leveraged his fitness journey to heal himself, but he's also created a massive impact along the way. Some impact highlights include: - Helping his clients lose a collective 700,000+ pounds - Sponsoring a school of 80+ children monthly for over 10 years giving back a minimum of 10% of all revenues In addition to the impact, he's also had an incredible fitness career, including… - Winning the 2011 WBFF Muscle Model World Championship - Becoming an Iron Man fitness magazine cover model - Pioneering the online personal training space, starting in 2006 using MySpace! This is a POWERFUL episode where we cover healing from trauma, designing business for impact, helping connect to purpose, and even how to build transformational communities. To learn more about Micah, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/micah-lacerte/

What if all of the “problems” we experience in our lives are not actually problems… … but symptoms of a greater underlying cause? And what if instead of solving for the surface level problems, we could eliminate them from happening to begin with? Well in today's episode we're going to unpack EXACTLY how you can do that. Today I'm BEYOND excited to introduce you to a dear friend of mine, Christian Simpson. Christian is the UK's leading coach to entrepreneurs and business owners… having personally trained over 40,000 coaches in more than 170 countries to the highest standards in the profession. In this episode, you'll learn: How to ask more effective questions that will not only unlock better answers, but will raise your level of consciousness and ability to solve problems without needing to go outside of yourself How to solve problems from their “root cause” (not the effect) Why developing yourself as the OWNER (not your business itself) has the greatest potential to unlock the most growth in your business This is a POWERFUL and DEEP episode, and I can't wait for you to listen! To learn more about Christian Simpson, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/Christian-Simpson

Not only do today's guest and I share a birthday, but our brains work very similarly. Dov Baron often says that “Curiosity is his religion”, and he's certainly lived his life this way. In addition to engaging in hobbies and professions such as surfing, bodybuilding, rock climbing, and working as a hairdresser, he has now become a distinguished speaker, facilitator, podcast host, bestselling author, and the foremost authority on fostering cultures of belonging. Yet… Dov grew up in abject poverty, surrounded by crime, violence, and addiction… and his dad left the family, leaving him to “be the man of the house” at age seven. There is SO much in this conversation, but here are 3 things to look forward to: 1. How Dov survived a 120 foot free climbing fall and broke dozens of bones, including every bone in his face (and why it was the best thing that ever happened to him) 2. How to leverage people as mirrors to increase your levels of consciousness and compassion 3. What questions you can ask yourself that will help you to transform your pain into purpose To learn more about Dov Baron, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/Dov-Baron

Spies… Counterterrorism… Predators…. Tyrants…. Counterintelligence… That's right: Today you and I get to hang out with former FBI Special Agent, Efren Delgado. Who is Efren? In addition to his 25 years of national security, law enforcement, and private protection experience, he's also the author of a new book called The Opposite Is True. In the book (and in our interview) we unpack how to translate your trials and "failures" into your unique calling and help you transform your weaknesses into your greatest strengths. If you're someone who's curious about how to leverage FBI wisdom to unlock more growth and transformation in your life, this episode is for you! To learn more about Efren, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/efren-delgado/

A few months ago, I was talking with my friend, Yasmina Ellins. Here's more or less how I recall our dialogue: B: “Yas, I'm looking to connect with beyond curious, deep connection driven entrepreneurs that are passionate about building community.” Yas: “Do you know David Zhou? If not, you HAVE to meet him.” Yas introduces us… We meet, and I soon realize that David is one of few humans I've ever met that is just as stupidly passionate as I am about (1) curiosity and (2) designing world-class human experiences. What does that even mean? Well, here are some examples of experiences David has designed: Brunch With Strangers: Hosting a cast of people from all walks of life for a Saturday brunch... Like founders, street artists, astrophysicists, concept artists, athletes, criminal investigators, filmmakers, college drop-outs, and much more. Improv Presentations. A TED talk-like night where people present someone else's creatively esoteric slide decks, with no context as to what's in the deck until they're on “stage”. People ended up having to present how to survive a cat-pocalypse to how to master the art of DM'ing using military tactics to how to be a good plant parent. Demo Day With Custom Magic The Gathering Cards: Creating an event where startup founders and investors got to know each other a la 100% customized Magic The Gathering cards with AI-Generated images of themselves and fun facts about their life experiences And as far as curiosity goes, David's LinkedIn headline simply reads: “Tenaciously and idiosyncratically curious.” We go ALL over in this conversation… discussing how to design world class experiences that connect people, how to reach out to strangers (David has sent a cold email to a stranger every week for the past 6+ years), and more. To learn more about David, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/david-zhou/

Today we have a first on the show… I get to introduce you to a knight! That's right: Sir Darren Jacklin was “Knighted” by His Royal Highness of The Royal Family of Spain on Saturday, June 04, 2022 for his acknowledgment of Global Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship. As you read some of his accomplishments, there's no question why he was considered for knighthood… Sir Darren: - Is committed to raising $100 million dollars for his global philanthropy projects - Is a world-class speaker & corporate trainer who has personally trained over 1 million people - Has rung the closing bell at Nasdaq 3 times in New York City - Has successfully summited the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro — the highest point in Africa at 19,340 feet - Is a multi-millionaire that has served for 10 years as the first Independent board of directors member of eXp World Holdings (Nasdaq: EXPI), a multi billion dollar international real estate company I could go on and on… But what was cool about spending time with Sir Darren was how open and honest he was about his mistakes and struggles on his journey. Despite all of his accomplishments, at one point, Sir Darren was homeless and selling watermelons off the side of the road just to get by. This is a can't miss episode if you're someone that wants to expand your mindset to think WAY bigger from a knight! To learn more about Sir Darren, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/sir-darren-jacklin/

Growing up, Markus Kaulius' family was so stressed financially, he felt too guilty to ask his mother for 25 cents to buy a hot dog at school. He lacked confidence, didn't have a father figure in the picture, and was overall dealt a bad hand. Yet if you look at Markus today, you wouldn't believe that was his backstory… Markus… - Is the founder of multiple 8 and 9 figure businesses — growing his supplement company from startup to $170M and helping his clients lose 3 million pounds - Has impacted the lives of over 10 million people, was a model, is a Guinness World Record holder, and has an online following of 300,000+ - Has an amazing relationship with his wife, Brooke, and two daughters And most importantly: He's a good freaking dude. Markus' energy is off the charts, and I can't wait for you to not only hear his story, but to take some of the valuable lessons he shares in the episode with you on your journey! To learn more about Markus, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/markus-kaulius/

To this day, the most downloaded episode of the podcast is episode #45 with Jeff Madoff. Jeff is an incredible human who has also had an inspiring career… some highlights include: - Starting off as a fashion designer, being chosen as one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. and having 110 employees and two factories at age 22… - Switching careers to film and video production — creating award winning commercials and documentaries for companies like Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret, and Tiffany - Authoring Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas based on the class he developed and teaches at Parsons School of Design, in NYC. - Most recently, Jeff became a playwright and theater producer. His play “Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical”, is based on the life of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legend Lloyd Price Anywho… Since our recording in 2021, Jeff has become a dear friend and mentor (Leah and I saw his play when it came to Chicago!). After one of our more recent catch ups, Jeff introduced me to his son, Jake, who is ranked in the top 1% of growth marketers, having worked with 100+ brands, and manages anywhere from $5K/mo - $2M/mo in monthly ad spend. Jake and I had a great conversation, and it sparked an idea: As many of you know, I became a dad in November 2023 and I have been thinking a lot about “entrepreneurial dadding”. Being an entrepreneur is one thing… Being a present and loving dad AND an entrepreneur is a WHOLE other thing… It was clear in knowing Jeff and meeting Jake that they have a great relationship, and have BOTH built incredible careers out of what they love. And thus a question formed: What if I interviewed them together to talk about co-creating a loving entrepreneurial family… and also how to grow in your own entrepreneurial career while inspiring your kids to pursue their own passions? So, if you haven't guessed already… they loved the idea, and THAT is what we discussed on today's episode! If you're someone who's passionate about raising a loving family AND pursuing your passions, this is an episode you won't want to miss

Ever meet someone and instantly know you were going to be good friends? Well, today I can't wait to introduce you to one of those people for me — Randy Molland. (Shoutout to Laura Di Franco for the intro!) Randy is the founder of a movement called Go Big To Give Big — empowering visionary entrepreneurs to expand their impact and income through strategic philanthropy. Not ONLY has Randy made some amazing introductions to future guests coming on the show (including Markus Kaulius, Micah LaCerte, and Sir Darren Jacklin) but he's also shared concepts that have radically transformed my worldview. I can't WAIT for you to meet Randy and learn about his story. Here's a teaser of some of the things we talk about in today's episode: - How to use the “+2 Strategy” to transform your life (not hyperbole, this concept is changing everything for me and everyone I share it with… I'm redesigning big chunks of my life and business around this concept) - How to go bigger with your goals so you can give bigger with your profits… and why businesses with giving initiatives outperform companies that don't - What Randy learned from hiking 29,029 feet in 36 hours (the height of Mt. Everest) and how he spent $50 on ice cream to make a MASSIVE impact If you're someone who's passionate about making a difference in the world and becoming a transformed human in the process, this is an episode for you! To learn more about Randy, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/randy-molland/

Imagine being 8 years old and waking up to your mom telling you that you don't have to go to school today. YAY! Now imagine that the reason you don't have to go to school isn't because it's a snow day… … but because your country is at war. This is Lloyed Lobo's story. Lloyed experienced the Gulf War as a young refugee in Kuwait, and grew up in the slums of Mumbai. Surprisingly, BOTH of those experiences are things that Lloyed has transformed into positive experiences. Lloyed's experiences in the slums and in war taught him about the power of community. Eventually, Lloyd (out of instinct) found himself as an entrepreneur and eventually leveraged his community building skill sets to bootstrap a $10M company. Insane. If you're someone who's a sucker for a good “underdog story” and wants to learn how to build community, this is an episode for you! To learn more about Lloyed, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/lloyed-lobo/

Mark Podolsky is considered the country's most trusted and foremost authority on buying and selling… … dirt. Yep, you read that right. Mark has literally made millions (and helped countless others to make money) selling raw, undeveloped land within the United States. But, as with any entrepreneur's journey, Mark's path was NOT easy. For example: In 2010, Mark hit a low point where he had to short-sell his million-dollar house. He went from a 4,500-square-foot home and luxury cars to a 1,700-square-foot rental. BUT… It was because of this journey that Mark recognized that he was looking for his happiness in all the wrong places. This is an EPIC conversation with a deeply curious and connected entrepreneur, and I can't wait for you to listen! To learn more about Mark, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/mark-podolsky/

Donnie Boivin became an entrepreneur at age 40 after he got slapped in the face. Okay, not literally… But Donnie was having dinner with a business partner when his partner said, “Donnie, thank God you are my retirement plan…” Even though his partner meant it as a compliment, Donnie realized that he had spent his whole life building someone ELSE'S retirement plan. 15 days later, he started his company. Several months later, things weren't going so hot. Eventually, he had to ask if his wife would be willing to cash in her 401(k) just to stay afloat… Not fun. But despite this crazy journey, today Donnie is the CEO of Success Champion Networking where he's on a mission to change how the world networks. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why Donnie, an ex-marine, stared at himself in the bathroom mirror and said “I love you” to himself, and why I actually decided to do the same - How you can transform your entrepreneurial journey into a powerful self-discovery tool - The “The Steve Jobs Task Evaluation Technique” Donnie used to step into his role as a CEO To learn more about Donnie, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/donnie-boivin/

One day, Laura Di Franco received a FB Messenger request from a stranger: Hey Laura, I read your “Mind Body Green” blog and loved it. I was wondering if you had any other links for me to read…. I'm a mom of 5, and I've been struggling a little bit with some depression. Not only did Laura respond, but she ended up writing a blog post about self care and dedicated it anonymously to Shirley. After reading the outpouring of support in both the post and in the comments, Shirley ended up overcoming her depression and sharing her journey in her own writing. But here's the crazy part: Eventually, Shirley confided to Laura that she was in the process of writing a suicide note to her husband and 5 children when she sent that FB message… … and it was because of what Laura did that she finally didn't feel alone anymore. Friends… Your words, your content, your stories have the power to save lives. And THAT is what this episode is all about. Laura Di Franco is the CEO of Brave Healer Productions. She has personally authored 13 books, and her company has published over 74 Amazon bestselling books with a global community of over 1,000 authors. Not only will you learn how YOU can start sharing your stories to create an impact, but you'll also learn a BUNCH of other nuggets along the way, including… - Why Laura has a feather tattoo with the initials “YFIB” engraved, and what that has to do with helping you to embrace your fear - How to make a “yes” or “no” decision when you are unsure of the answer - What Laura has learned about healing and content creation along her journey of becoming a 3rd degree black belt … and so much more. To learn more about Laura, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/laura-di-franco/

Perry Marshall has one of the coolest brains + one of the biggest hearts of anyone that I've had the pleasure of spending time with. I've been a fan of Perry's work for several years… and if you haven't heard of him, here are some highlights: - Founder of the Evolution 2.0 Prize, world's largest award ($10M) for Origin of Life research with judges from Harvard, Oxford and MIT. - One of the most expensive business strategists in the world, with his work being featured in Harvard Business Review, and his Google book laid the foundations for the $400B digital advertising industry. - Originally an electrical engineer, Perry is incredibly passionate about curing cancer. For example, he's currently partnering with prominent people in the cancer space to develop a “Tissue Search Engine” that will allow us to detect the early evolution of cancer (at stage negative 1). (More info can be found on his site, reversingcancer.org) This is one of those “break your brain” kind of episodes, where you get to see inside the mind of a man that is solving some of the biggest problems around town. In this episode, you'll learn: - How you can approach solving the biggest problems in both your life (and the world) leveraging insights from a poem written 1,300 years ago - How to apply 80/20 thinking at a whole new level to find greater alignment in your life and business with your natural strengths - How you can use “Renaissance Time” to gain clarity and discernment (and why Perry has been using this practice without missing a day for the last 10.5 years) If you're the kind of person who wants to be a clearer thinker and learn how to solve problems more effectively, this is an episode that you WILL NOT want to miss. To learn more about Perry, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/perry-marshall/ --- P.S. Huge shoutout to both Brian Kurtz and Bob Regnerus for helping to bring Perry on the show

Sean Swarner was diagnosed with cancer at 13 and given 3 months left to live. He survived. At 16, he was diagnosed with ANOTHER (unrelated) cancer, and given 14 days left to live. The 2nd cancer took his lung, but he survived again. Since beating cancer twice, Sean has… - Summited the “7 Summits” — the highest mountains on each of the seven continents - Gone on to reach the North AND the South poles - Completed the Hawaii Ironman … DESPITE THE FACT THAT HE ONLY HAS ONE FREAKING LUNG. Insanity. This is an episode you WON'T want to miss, that is, unless you DON'T want to learn: - How Sean beat cancer 2x using “Vivid Visualization” - Why getting “high altitude cerebral edema” while climbing Mount Everest ended up being a blessing in disguise - How to dream BIG and deal with people telling you what you want to do is impossible If you're cool with not learning about those crazy things, then don't bother listening to this episode

Fun fact: My first job out of college was running the marketing for a company that taught accelerated learning techniques. With over 250,000 students, our courses helped countless people read faster & remember more… But here's the thing: There's a BIG difference between reading faster and actually IMPLEMENTING what you learn. That's where today's guest comes in. Nick Hutchison is the founder of BookThinkers. In just over 7 years, he has cultivated a platform reaching over 1,000,000 people monthly and his newest book, Rise Of The Reader, specifically focuses on helping people APPLY the incredible wisdom in books. Here are 3 things to look forward to in today's episode: 1. Discover how Nick uses tattoos as "play bigger triggers" to reinforce positive behaviors and how YOU can tap into this unconventional source of motivation. 2. How to shift from reading books to eventually learning directly from the authors. Nick shares his insights that have empowered him to connect with BIG players (Nick has interviewed people like Brian Tracy, Peter Diamandis, Ryan Holiday, and Evan Carmichael, to name a few) 3. Nick's “Time Capsule” strategy to help you radically increase your gratitude and appreciation for life. (I'm committing to doing this in all of 2024) To learn more about Nick, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/nick-hutchison/

Today, we're talking A.I… and it's NOT “Artificial Intelligence”. I'm talking about an A.I. that is equally transformational… yet you probably haven't heard about it. Today's guest is Jon Berghoff. I LOVE Jon's content so much that in 2023 I've attended 6 days worth of his trainings… and it has opened my eyes to an entirely new way of looking at the world. Jon is considered a pioneer in the field of transformational group facilitation. His company's mission is to unlock human potential at scale… and they deliver. Jon is the founder of XCHANGE, a scientific approach to unlocking collective wisdom in any group. I've started implementing Jon's approaches like crazy, and I'm beyond excited to share some of his insights on the show today. In today's episode, you'll learn: 1. What the kind of A.I. is that I was hinting at before that will help you build a life (and company) around your strengths 2. How you can change your reality by simply shifting the lens that you view life through 3. Why Jon believes that part of the “secret” behind the growth of his entire organization that has led to educating 15,000+ people in his methodologies is Scaling Up Curiosity (and how you can do the same!) To learn more about Jon, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/jon-berghoff/

Typically you'd never hear the words “Wall Street” and “Consultant For Pokèmon” in the same sentence… That is, unless you're today's guest, Lucas Root. If it wasn't apparent already, Lucas' path is the definition of “non-linear”. Lucas spent 17 years on Wall Street doing mergers and acquisitions until he burned out. Badly. In his own words, he was “dying” and a “ghost in his own skin”. Realizing that he had to change, he tried his hat at consulting… starting out by making 400 cold calls in 6 months. 398 said no. Two said yes. ONE of them was The Pokèmon Company, and Lucas is still working with them 8.5 years later. Today, Lucas is a community builder focused on empowering communities and leadership through technology. This is a FUN and wide-ranging episode. 3 things to look forward to in today's episode: 1) How Lucas survived a near-death hang gliding experience by literally holding together a broken glider with his bare hands 2) How the language you use shapes your reality and why it's the #1 element to building effective communities 3) The #1 (and surprising) thing that Lucas learned from watching Pokèmon grow from $400M - several BILLION dollars in sales To learn more about Lucas, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/lucas-root/

Crafting compelling messages that resonate with your audience isn't just an art – it's a science. Today's guest is Ben Guttmann. Ben is the author of Simply Put and has worked with brands like Comcast NBCUniversal & the NFL… moving millions of dollars in product. Today, we're diving into why clear messages win… and how YOU can design them. Here are 3 things to look forward to in today's episode: 1. What strange bet was given to Dr. Seuss that led to creating Cat In The Hat and Green Eggs & Ham… and what that has to do with making your messages more powerful 2. What creating simple and effective messages has to do with fluency 3. How to use the “Drill Build Method” to create messages that cut through the noise and resonate with people on an emotional level To learn more about Ben, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/ben-guttmann/

In 7th grade, Christopher Panagiotu learned about stocks from his quirky math teacher. A lightbulb went off… and he dove HEAD first into the finance world. Today, he oversees $135M in his financial planning business. But his journey wasn't easy. Initially he started out in corporate and was MISERABLE… And at one point in running his business he had $11.14 left in his bank account. In addition to his journey, in this episode, you'll enjoy 3 BIG things: 1. How to leverage “The 10% rule” to help you become more unapologetically yourself 2. How to incorporate your purpose into your investing philosophy 3. Why one of Chris' mentors flew across the country to hand him a piece of paper… and what that piece of paper said that impacted the way he grew his business To learn more about Christopher, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/christopher-panagiotu/

Man oh man do I have another treat for you today… It's my honor to introduce you to someone I've respected and followed for the last 5+ years: Brian Kurtz. Not only is Brian one of the most well respected and relationship-focused direct response marketers in the world… … but he's also responsible for helping Boardroom Inc. sell over a billion dollars' worth of products “$39 at a time” to millions. His book, Overdeliver, in my opinion, is a must read for anyone interested in making a massive impact in the world. In this episode, you will learn… - What transformational concept on creating impact you can learn from a five-time World Series Champion - Why Brian went to Barnes & Noble with a hand truck and bought enough books to make his 1985 Toyota Camry's tailpipe almost drag on the ground… (and what that has to do with helping you create a bigger impact in the world) - The ONE metric that Brian believes was responsible for helping Boardroom Inc. generate $1 Billion in product sales… … and SO much more. Enjoy! To learn more about Brian, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/brian-kurtz/

If you've been following my work for awhile, you might have heard me share what I believe to be my purpose in life: To create a more deeply connected world by catalyzing curiosity. When I first met Ajaya Sommers, I almost immediately knew that she has a similar purpose… yet comes from a completely different set of tools and approaches than I do. Ajaya is the founder of a unique somatic discovery process called, Core Embodiment®. For the last 28 years, she has studied how to connect deeply with your body's intelligence to awaken and align with the power of your human potential. My perception is that as a society, we often prioritize thinking with our head, and discount the power of listening to your heart and what your body is telling you. In this episode, you'll learn how to tap into a whole different level of your body's intelligence to find greater alignment with your purpose and natural gifts. To learn more about Ajaya, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/ajaya-sommers/

What happens when you connect a Hollywood storytelling legend to a world-class "liquid storyteller"... and then sit back and listen? MAGIC. I think a new format for Beyond Curious just emerged... Context: Michael Hauge has been one of Hollywood's top story experts since 1985. He consulted for Will Smith to help create I Am Legend... and has worked on projects starring Julia Roberts, Morgan Freeman, Alec Baldwin, Chris Pine, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Tom Cruise, and many others. Ryan Castelaz is a "liquid storyteller" and the founder of Discourse Coffee, which Growler Magazine called “the most gonzo, balls-to-the-wall, experimental coffee house.” Ryan has been featured in Milwaukee Foodie, Food & Wine, Barista Magazine... etc. I was catching up with Michael last week when he asked about someone (Ryan) in a video I showed him from the "Curiosity Quest" retreat I co-hosted with John Davie... Long story short, Ryan, Michael, and I got on a call back in October. The coolest part? When I had Michael tell an AMAZING story... ... and then had Ryan translate that story into a drink that would tell that story in liquid form. It was honestly one of the COOLEST conversations I've ever been a part of. Thinking of calling this "Brilliance Blending™" where I bring two masters of their craft into a conversation... Anyways... this episode is the byproduct of that conversation. It was too good NOT to turn into an episode! Ryan and Michael, thank you for the epic conversation! Want to go deeper with Michael and Ryan? Check out episodes #134 and #135 to listen to my conversations with Ryan. And check out episodes #36 and #37 to hear my conversations with Michael! To learn more, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/brilliance-blender-1/

Guys. I'm. A. DAD. Kaiya Elizabeth Fong was born on November 2nd, 2023 at 4:07 AM ❤️ To introduce her to you, I'm creating a new format I'm calling "Keys With Kaiya" where I share lessons Kaiya has taught me... and share some wisdom I'd like to share with her to support her as she gets older. Enjoy!

Jenn Drummond has a story so crazy you might think it's a fictional superhero backstory. 1. 8-Figure business owner 2. She almost died in a crazy car crash 3. Struggled with infertility… but today is a mom of 7 kids 4. Set the world record for being the 1st (and only) woman to ever climb the second-highest peaks on each continent (harder than summiting the highest peaks...) No joke. If it wasn't clear already, Jenn is another person that is the definition of being Beyond Curious — someone who reinvented themselves in MULTIPLE ways. This is an EPIC conversation… and Jenn is the first world-record holder that has been on the podcast! I had so much fun reading her new book, Breakproof, in preparation for this conversation… not only to hear about her crazy journey setting an insane world record, but learning about the process of achieving massive goals. To learn more about Jenn, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/jenn-drummond/

Observation: We've made so much progress in science… Yet we've SO lost touch with the nature that gave us the progress to begin with. How can we begin to reconnect with the natural world, and what can we learn from doing so? Today's guest, Chris Kyle, has dedicated the last portion of his career studying and practicing Nature Based Leadership. In this episode, we dive into: - How you can connect with nature to unlock higher quality decision making, greater emotional intelligence, & deeper presence - How to find alignment with your purpose, and what to expect when making life transitions toward your purpose - How you can use Chris' “Hard Eyes, Soft Eyes” exercise in nature to zoom out and gain a higher level perspective To learn more about Chris, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/chris-kyle/

Today's guest is a dear friend of mine and an AMAZING human full of wisdom and life experience… His name is Eric Douay. Eric is the founder of Fair Merchant Solutions, a credit card processing company that has processed over a BILLION dollars in transactions. While that sounds impressive and all, the thing I love most about Eric is how much he values his relationships and plays the LONG game with every relationship he has. In this episode, you'll learn: - How, despite the fact that Eric has invested $600,000+ into attending masterminds, some of the wisest advice he ever received was from someone born in 1902… - How you can make your competition IRRELEVANT by building transformational relationships with your clients - How to avoid getting royally screwed over by credit card companies (This is a BIG one that can save you a TON of headache!) If you're someone who loves playing the “long game” in your relationships, loves investing in yourself, and wants to learn how to protect your business from a crippling risk that destroys entrepreneurs every year… this episode is for you! To learn more about Eric, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/eric-douay/

What do 24-hour mountain bike races, Justin Bieber, and building a business in alignment with your strengths all have in common? Today's guest, Kelsey Reidl… of course! I'm SUPER excited to introduce you to Kelsey… We've become good friends over the course of the past year… virtually at first… and then in person when she joined us in Park City, Utah at our Curiosity Quest event. Who is Kelsey Reidl? Kelsey is a top rated marketing coach (Named "Top 10 Marketing Coach" by Yahoo! + has spoken on stages at Google HQ in Toronto & for SalesForce), host of the top 2% globally ranked Visionary Life Podcast, and creator of the Visionary Method™. She's consulted with 250+ small businesses to help them Launch, Go Full Time & Become Fully Booked… But beyond all of her marketing skills, she's also an incredibly adventurous human who lives life to the fullest. In this episode, you'll learn: - How to use the “Island A and Island B exercise” to help you create irresistible offers - How to build a business around your BRILLIANCE, only doing things that give you energy - What Kelsey learned about the power of constraints from dealing with a broken bike during a 24-hour mountain bike race… … and so much more! To learn more about Kelsey, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/kelsey-reidl/

Greetings friends! Today is a very different episode in the sense that I am not the interviewer... but rather the interviewee! We're airing an interview that I did on my friend Kelsey Reidl's Visionary Life podcast. In this episode, you will...

Disney Princesses… Mario Kart…. Becoming one of the top baseball pitchers in the country… Leaving baseball behind… Generating $200M as an entrepreneur… Screwing up his family life…. Saving his family life… Guys… This is an EPIC conversation with my dear friend, Dr. Eric Roman. And yes, we go ALL over the place for what I personally felt was one of the most hilarious, engaging, deep, raw, vulnerable, and transformational interviews I've done. Over the past few months, Eric has become someone very important in my life, and I'm incredibly grateful to share his story and wisdom with you today. Get ready to laugh… get ready to get the feels… and get ready to learn some profound life lessons from a human that has led a truly curious and transformative life. To learn more about Eric, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/eric-roman/

Here's a quote that I feel accurately represents today's episode: “If more information was the answer, then we'd all be billionaires with perfect abs.” - Derek Sivers It's true: Today we have access to literally ALL the information we could ever want. So if more information isn't the answer to our next level, what is? The problem isn't often about knowing what to do — it's UNBLOCKING what's getting in the way of you actually doing what you need to do. Today's guest, Britt Lefkoe, is one of the TOP coaches in doing exactly this. Today, you will not only learn HOW to identify the limiting beliefs you have… … but you'll ALSO learn exactly what you can do to eliminate them. This is an amazing interview, with an amazing human, on one of my favorite topics. To learn more about Britt, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/britt-lefkoe/

Gordy Bal is redefining the word “Millionaire”. The new definition? A person who impacts a million people. THAT is cool. Gordy just came out with a new book, The New Millionaire's Playbook that deconstructs what it means to be a “New Millionaire”. In the book, he dives into how to uncover your unique purpose and unapologetically live your life with freedom, purpose, and abundance. And guess what… One of the “key ingredients” to unlocking your purpose is CURIOSITY. Who would have thought

I've known today's guest — Kevin Kowalke — since I was 16 years old. Kevin ABSOLUTELY changed my life, and I'm beyond excited to introduce you to him today. Here's the story: When I was 16 years old, I wrote a business plan for a high school competition. The business? A food truck called “The Sizzlin Ninja”. Because my OTHER friend and mentor, Brenda Campbell, appreciated what I was doing, she introduced me to Kevin. Kevin NOT ONLY helped make the plan better, but he donated $500 to help cover my travel costs to compete with the Sizzlin Ninja. This was a PIVOTAL moment in my life to have someone that I looked up to tell me that he believed in me, and backed it up by making an investment in my future. We tell the full story in the episode, but Kevin is an AMAZING human being full of wisdom and knowledge, and I'm incredibly grateful for his willingness to share with us today. In this episode, you will learn: - How Kevin has designed his ENTIRE life and business around being a fully present husband and father - How Kevin uncovered his purpose after going through a DARK experience that led him to question his value as a human being - How YOU can create more connected experiences for your clients and team members that lead to more revenue and satisfaction This is an epic episode with a dear friend, and I can't wait for you to listen! To learn more about Kevin, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/kevin-kowalke/

Today's guest is the definition of what it means to be beyond curious. - In high school, she was an athlete (basketball, badminton, golf), math nerd, artist, and scientist - In college, she had so many classes she wanted to take that she got special permission from the dean to take 7 courses instead of 5 - She eventually landed on finance, where she was one of twelve students selected to run a $2M fund for the university - Finance wasn't enough, so she also got a masters degree in economics - Eventually she left her job in economics, spent $30K taking a year “ON” creating her own college curriculum, and launched her own startup company that ACTUALLY combines everything she's interested in (which is everything) Maxine Cunningham is the founder of Pick My Brain and she is on a mission to kickstart the global knowledge economy. Think Amazon, but instead of products… it's knowledge from the world's people. The minute Max and I met (Thank you SO much Jem Fuller!) we became DEAR friends and we are already starting to work on some epic projects together. So I'm BEYOND excited for you to listen to this one… Max will be back FOR SURE. To learn more about Max, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/maxine-cunningham/

Braxton Kilgo grew up in May, Texas (population 285)... … and today he's leading a movement that is impacting the world. Here's the story: - In 2017, Braxton delivered a speech to 1,200 middle school students, gifting them "I Believe in You" stickers with the encouragement to pay it forward. The stickers went viral & sparked a wave of kindness throughout the school and community. - Braxton transformed the stickers into bracelets, designed to be worn until one is inspired to give them away. - The initiative quickly took off, with 16,000 bracelets sold across the US and 11 different countries. - The stories that emerged from these bracelets ranged from brightening days, empowering dreams, and even saving lives. - To seamlessly showcase these impactful experiences, each NFC-equipped bracelet allows users to connect their bracelet to the app, and add an inspiring message to the bracelet, creating a shared lineage of stories for everyone who has ever received that specific bracelet to see. I LOVE what Braxton is up to. He's got a massive heart and I'm excited to give my bracelet away! To learn more about Braxton, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/braxton-kilgo/

Today I get to introduce you to someone I've been following for the past nine years: Nir Eyal. He is the author of two bestselling books: 1. Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products 2. Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life Combined, the books have 13,120+ reviews on Amazon, 60,220+ reviews on Goodreads, and have sold hundreds of thousands of copies. But beyond the book sales and accolades, I can honestly say that Nir's books have dramatically impacted my life. Because of Nir's work, I… - Haven't had notifications on my phone for the past four years - Have dramatically improved my ability to connect with high-level people because of ONE study I learned from Hooked - Saved HUNDREDS of hours from distraction … and honestly I'm just getting started! Interviewing Nir was an excuse for me to apply his work at the next level, and I can't wait to continue becoming “Indistractable”... because it's one of the most powerful superpowers of the 21st century. If you're someone who is ready to go to the next level in terms of your commitment to staying focused and actually doing what you say you want to do… … this episode is for you! To learn more about Nir, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/nir-eyal/

Imagine if there was a magic machine that empowered you to clone yourself. Two of your brains floating around… getting important stuff done more efficiently so that you can spend more time doing what you love. While there is no such machine that exists, today's guest can show you a close alternative: An Executive Assistant. Now wait: Before you say, “I've heard this thing about EAs and outsourcing…” give me a sec. Before starting his own company, Pro Assisting, Ethan had an impressive career as an EA himself. As an EA, he worked with Hollywood celebrities, the Chairman of USA Films, and even served as the director of administrative services and senior executive assistant to the CEO of Rochester Regional Health. So when we talk about an EA, we're talking about HIGH level EAs that command solid six-figure salaries. In this episode, we dive deep into how to develop a relationship with a high-caliber EA, and how this could be one of the greatest ways to simplify yet amplify your life. To learn more about Ethan, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/ethan-bull/

Today I'm excited to introduce you to someone I've known for 7+ years… Kyle Gray. Kyle believes that part of his life's work is to solve the “human resource crisis” — to help more people step into their genius and share their gifts with the world. The way he's doing this? Storytelling. In this episode, you will learn: - The 3 lifecycle stages of stories: Discover the "too soon," "sweet spot," and "too old" phases and how to harness the energy of your stories for maximum impact. - How to craft powerful origin stories: Learn the 3-act play structure and how to infuse your stories with emotional depth to create human connections and build trust. - How to unleash your genius leveraging questions and effective stories. Also as a cool “Behind The Scenes” thing… Kyle jumped in and coached me on MY new origin story that I'm working on… You'll get to hear Kyle's process at work in real time… and I'm SO happy with the way things are heading! To learn more about Kyle, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/kyle-gray/

At 46, Ian Clark was bankrupt and given 1,000 days left to live. 5 years later, Ian not only survived… but took what he learned to build a raw supplement business in his basement with his wife and seven children. Today, Ian's products have been consumed by hundreds of thousands of people, and he's on a mission to help 10,000,000 people change their lives… In this episode, you'll learn: 1. The 3 fundamental keys that Ian has unlocked to help anyone live a healthier life 2. How Ian's first ever product literally started in his basement with him and his seven kids bottling phytoplankton 3. Why you can't always trust labels on your products (and what companies may be giving you instead of what they actually say) To learn more about Ian, visit https://gobeyondcurious.com/podcast/ian-clark/