Growth Bomb: Your Weekly Guide to Explosive Success

In episode 69, Jake Dixon, Productivity Coach with Keller Williams, talks about keys to success including having the right mindset, knowing your numbers and having an accountability partner or coach. He also discusses common pitfalls to success and how to grow professionally as you work to accomplish your goals.

In episode 68, Wendy Papasan talks about how she has built a million dollar real estate business in only five years while also maintaining a fulfilling family and social life. She discusses the importance of setting goals as a couple and finding ways to create passive income to fuel your dreams. We also discuss the current real estate market and what first time investors should consider before diving in!

In episode 67, I discuss a simple three step strategy to get you unstuck and on a path to happiness and success. I share how and why it is important to take a step back from the daily grind and create a clear vision for your dream life and make an action plan to make it a reality. Who says you can't have it all?

In episode 66, I do my first ever solocast! That's right...just me...no guest. I wanted to share with you where I have been and what I've been doing the past couple months as well as share some big goals for 2018 and how YOU can get involved. Tune in to catch up and learn how you can hop on board to the kick ass express for this year!

In episode 65, entrepreneur and super-dad Pat Flynn talks about some strategies to create streams of passive income to help you make more money while working less hours! He describes why he believes failure is critical for success and how to identify a profitable niche for your business. He also talks about tips to boost your email list and overall productivity. Pat Flynn is the host of the Smart Passive Income podcast, which has been downloaded over 8 million times. He has created multiple streams of passive income that generate over six figures every month. His most recent book, Will it Fly? helps entrepreneurs determine whether or not their business ideas are likely to be feasible and profitable.

In episode 64, we go off the usual structure of the show to welcome back John Lee Dumas, Host of the EOFire podcast to talk about one main topic, his new project The Mastery Journal. In 2015, he launched The Freedom Journal to help people accomplish their #1 goal in just 100 days. Over the past year he has sold over 17,000 copies and become the 6th most funded publishing campaign on Kickstarter raising over $453,000 in just 33 days. In this episode, JLD talks about strategies you can use to increase your productivity, focus and discipline starting today! To check out his new campaign for the Master Journal and get the first 30 days of the journal totally free- visit TheMasteryJournal.com

In episode 63, Patrick Bet David CEO of the PHP Agency, author and creator of the Youtube Channel Valuetainment drops a ton of knowledge on how to operate at a level 9 productivity for 16 hours per day, why it is critical to do your own self discovery to clarify your vision and reach high levels of success and what it takes to disrupt an industry. Patrick is passionate about shaping the next generation of leaders by teaching thought provoking perspectives on entrepreneurship and disrupting the traditional approach to a career. Patrick’s popularity surged and created a buzz in the hearts of entrepreneurs all over the world when The Life of an Entrepreneur in 90 Seconds, a video he created, accumulated over 25 million views online. This and sores of other videos comprise his library of edifying, educational and inspirational content about entrepreneurship. What Patrick’s online audience and fans most appreciate about Patrick is that he isn’t just a YouTube personality regurgitating content they learned in books, instead he’s an active CEO dealing with day to day challenges ranging from hiring, firing, negotiating with investors, compliance, marketing, expansion and many other facets of running a business. This also led to the interest from one of the largest online entrepreneurial magazines, Entrepreneur.com being interested in featuring his content on their site and Entrepreneur Network, their online YouTube channel. Patrick has also hosted a series of one-on-one interviews with some of the world’s most interesting people, including Billionaire and Entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy, Author of 48 Laws of Power Robert Greene, Indy-500 Winner Al Unser Jr., among many others. To further encourage individuals to seek mentorship and counsel from some of the greatest minds out there, three years ago, Patrick launched the Entrepreneur’s Book Club, which has

In episode 62, Roger Seip, Founder of Freedom Personal Development and author of the best selling book- Train Your Brain for Success talks about what it takes to find people to work with that can actually help you get results. He describes his "two hour solution" that can help you skyrocket your success with one simple appointment per week. He also discusses why sometimes SMART goals can be detrimental to your success and what you can do to help avoid those pitfalls. Roger Seip is a master at teaching what works. He’s delivered more than 2000 presentations for organizations like Northwestern Mutual, Harley Davidson, The National Association of Realtors, and countless others. His audiences and his coaching clients all give rave reviews for the improvement they immediately see, both professionally and personally. Roger also spent 8 years as a professional stand-up comic, so you know you’re getting a program you will have fun with!

In episode 61, Megan Watt, Chief Dream Maker of Dream Catalyst Labs talks about her journey to entrepreneurship and how she wrote her first book Discover, Act. Engage. in just four days! She describes the difference between SMART Goals and what she has coined "someday goals" and what you need to do to accomplish your dreams! Megan Watt is a highly sought after Speaker, Facilitator, Career coach, and Author who brings an innovative approach to her work. Participants leave her sessions and workshops excited to take new action in their lives. She speaks to audiences such as AT&T, American Family Insurance, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Iowa on the power of strengths and the Power of Connection in the pursuit your Someday Goals. Her new book, Discover. Act. Engage is a 60-Day Catalyst Guide to accomplishing your Someday Goals.

In episode 60, Jay Papsan, best-selling co-author of The ONE Thing talks about how he first got into writing and eventually partnered with real estate mogul Gary Keller to co-author one of the best selling business books of all time- The ONE Thing. He discusses how to identify what your most important tasks are and how to use a skill called time blocking to be more efficient and productive than ever! Jay is a best-selling author and co-owner, alongside his wife Wendy, of Papasan Properties Group with Keller Williams Realty in Austin Texas. His most recent work with Gary Keller on The ONE Thing has garnered more than 238 appearances on the national bestseller lists including #1 on the Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Jay serves as Gary Keller’s co-author and executive editor on best-selling titles including: The Millionaire Real Estate Agent, The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times, FLIP: How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for Profit,HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth, and The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. He also co-authored SHIFT Commercial. Before joining Keller Williams Realty, Jay served as an editor at HarperCollins Publishers where he worked on such best-selling books as Body-for-Life by Bill Phillips and Go for the Goal by Mia Hamm.

In episode 59, Geoff Woods talks about the steps he took to take control of his destiny and quickly transition from employee to entrepreneur. We talk about the difference between relationships of circumstance and relationships of intention and why the latter is much more critical to your success. We also discuss how to partner with highly successful individuals and what time blocking is and how to get started! Geoff Woods is the host of The Mentee podcast. After hearing the Jim Rohn quote that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" Geoff set out on a mission to surround himself with high level CEOs and successful entrepreneurs. Fast forward just 10 months, Geoff went from sales rep to CEO, partnering up with the co-authors of the best selling book The ONE Thing, to launch a new media company that hopes to disrupt the education system. Geoff has been featured in Entrepreneur.com and is an expert in creating quality content and turning it into massive income streams. www.menteepodcast.com www.TimeBlockingMastery.com

In episode 58, Laura Gallagher talks about women in entrepreneurship, what it takes to be a trailblazer, reinventing yourself in business and her new book- 180in120! Laura Gallagher is a community change agent and business leader serving successful entrepreneurial companies and non-profit organizations. In June of 2016, she will be recognized by the Governor as a Trailblazer in Wisconsin. She is a 2016 Business Forum Athena Award nominee and her new book, "#180in120 - How to Recharge Your Business in 120 Days" is available on Amazon.com and at www.180in120.com. As the founder and leader of The Creative Company, a full service public relations and digital agency she founded over 25 years ago, she has lead numerous campaigns for both local and national brands winning many awards along the way including a Gold Award for "Best Ad Agency in Wisconsin" by the readers of Corporate Report Wisconsin. Her team of experienced and talented designers, artists, writers, code developers and PR pros work collaboratively every day at the firm to achieve goals for clients here and throughout the United States. Laura is committed to organizations such as the Boys & Girls Club who provide hope for children living in challenging circumstances. She also provides pro bono services at the agency for Literacy Network, End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin, The River Food Pantry and many other organizations that exist to make the world a better place.

In episode 57, Amanda Boleyn, host of the She Did it Her Way podcast talks about how finding a niche that was not being catered to help her build her brand and audience quickly. She discusses why you should never take a job for what you can earn, but instead, what you can learn! Amanda Boleyn is the host of She Did It Her Way podcast. She Did It Her Way was named one of the "12 Best Podcasts" along with "100 Best Websites for Entrepreneurs" by Forbes within the first year of launching. Amanda coaches her clients on the steps to successfully transition out of Corporate America and pursue a life less traveled. Born and raised in the great state of Iowa, she grew up with a mother who told her, "It never hurts to ask," and a father that reminded her "Money doesn't grow on trees." Through her parents lessons she has developed the confidence that has allowed her to take calculated risks and appreciate humility. She is fortunate to stand on the shoulders of giants and know that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

In episode 56, Nathan Chan, creator of Foundr magazine talks about strategies he has used to grow his audience to over 1 million people per month for his online magazine, Foundr and his social media platforms. While still in his mid-twenties, Nathan Chan felt there were no business magazines that he could relate to. He wanted to read something that delved deep into the world of a successful entrepreneur, showing their processes, failures, obstacles and challenges. And one that ultimately taught others straight from the mouths of the best in the world. Wanting to personally discover the answers to all his questions about the daily struggles of starting a successful business, Nathan began to go out and interview world-changing entrepreneurs in the hope that he could learn from them. This was the point of no return. And so while still working a full time job, Nathan created Foundr. Since its inception, Foundr has quickly become a top ranked 10 ‘Business & Investing’ Magazine in the AppStore and is currently supporting hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs across multiple platforms and resources.

In episode 55, former NFL athlete Marques Ogden talks about mistakes he made that led to losing over $2 million in only 90 days and the steps and strategies he used to recover from the loss and create a profitable brand. Marques Ogden is a former NFL athlete who has transitioned into motivational speaking. His brand focuses on health and wellness, sports, and brand marketing. He has spoken to a variety of Fortune 100 organizations and has published a best selling book about his career called "Sleepless Nights."

In episode 54, World Champion Speaker, Darren Lacroix talks about how he went from a terrible comedian to becoming the best in the world at his craft. He talks about the mindset he needed and the strategies he used to propel his career, get past critics and doubters and achieve his dreams. After a failed business in 1992, Darren LaCroix took the stage in a Boston comedy club and bombed miserably. It was horrible. The headliner that night told him to "keep his day job." Friends told him that his dream of making people laugh for a living was crazy and stupid. He didn't listen. He may have been born without a funny bone in his body, but he possessed the desire to learn and the willingness to fail. These were the essentials for achieving his dream. This self-proclaimed student of comedy is living proof that anything can be learned. Less than nine years later in 2001, Darren LaCroix out-spoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to become the World Champion of Public Speaking. He did it with a very funny speech. Some said it was one of the best speeches in the history of the contest. Since that victory, Darren travels the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful presentation. His story has roused audiences in faraway places like Australia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China, Oman, Malaysia, and Taiwan with his inspirational journey from Chump to Champ. He is passionate about showing people that if you are a sponge and have the right mentors, anything is possible.

In episode 53, Brandon Williams talks about his experience in the NFL and his current journey to become the world's top financial coach for athletes. He discusses how he has used LinkedIn to make beneficial business relationships and how meditation has impacted his performance. Brandon Williams is a former NFL Wide-Receiver, and current broadcaster, Transformational speaker, Life and Business coach and author. He’s on the front lines when it comes to educating and motivating pro athletes to create enduring financial freedom. His book, Millionaire Mindset – 7 Principles Athletes Need For Financial Freedom, is enhanced with essential principles to give aspiring professional athletes, and current professional athletes, the tools to create a blueprint for financial freedom. Brandon’s success formula? Passion + Purpose = Success

In episode 52, Omar Zehom, co-founder of $100 MBA talks about when it might be smart to ditch the traditional MBA route and why online courses can be way to skyrocket your results without the huge price tag. Omar loves rooting for the underdog and telling it like it is. He is the business brains behind the operation with over 14 years of business building experience. An educator & university manager for 13 years. Omar attended Wharton business school and dropped out in frustration to build The $100 MBA. They're on a mission to revolutionize business education forever. Omar is the curriculum developer, content creator & head instructor at The $100 MBA. He also loves 80's music & high-fives.

In episode 51, Amy talks about the differences between mental strength and mental illness and why building up your mental strength is critical to your success! Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, college psychology instructor, and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, a bestselling book that is being translated into 23 languages. She speaks to a variety of audiences, ranging from athletes to CEOs, about how to build the mental strength they need to reach their greatest potential. She’s a regular columnist for Inc, Forbes, and Psychology Today. Her advice has been featured by a variety of media outlets including Oprah.com, Fast Company, Fox News, Time, Success, and Business Insider.

In episode 50, Jeff Brown talks about how he built an audience for his award-winning Read to Lead podcast and has made connections with huge influencers like John C. Maxwell and Seth Godin. For 29 years, Jeff has been earning his living behind a microphone; first as an award-winning broadcaster and now as a successful podcaster, business and podcast coach, and speaker. Since July 2013, Jeff has served as host of the Read to Lead Podcast, a two-time Best Business Podcast nominee, and featuring interviews with today's best business book authors including, Seth Godin, John Maxwell, Gary Vaynerchuk, Simon Sinek, Chris Brogan, Brian Tracy, Dan Miller, and over 100 more. Jeff draws on his experience as a former on-air personality to coach and mentor new and up-and-coming podcasters. He specializes in helping clients understand how to leverage the "intimacy" of the medium, utilizing techniques that have enabled him and his clients to successfully stand out from the crowd. Jeff and his work have been featured in Inc. and Entrepreneur, the blogs of Seth Godin, Chris Brogan, Jeff Goins and Social Media Explorer, as well as publications like The Nashville Business Journal, The Tennessean, and over 100 other blogs and podcasts.

In episode 49, Nathan Latka talks about what it is crucial to know your numbers backwards and forwards in order to be successful in your business or even your own personal finances. Learn why he is the most sued podcaster and how he built and sold a successful business all by the age of 26. Nathan Latka (@NathanLatka) is the Founder and CEO of Heyo. After selling $70k worth of Facebook campaigns from his dorm room, he dropped out of college and has since raised over $2.5m from a Forbes Billionaire while supporting over 250,000 small business owners as they look to capture emails and drive sales from Facebook. Nathan is a frequent contributor on Inside Facebook, All Facebook, and Social Media Today. His content is taught in the best-selling book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. He is an expert in Facebook marketing, social analytics and social selling. Nathan doesn't care about big business and is focused on supporting 500,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs by 2017.

In episode 48, Grant Baldwin talks about what it takes to build a business as a professional speaker and why it is important to stay true to yourself and your message. Grant Baldwin is a speaker, author, entrepreneur and podcaster. He helps people build a business as a dynamic professional speaker. In the last several years, Grant has spoken to audiences all over the country. He has presented at hundreds of events and have given literally thousands of presentations in conferences, assemblies, conventions and other events. I’ve spoken to audiences of just a handful to arenas filled with 13,000 people.

In episode 48, Christi talks about focusing on your priorities, being true to yourself and why fitness is critical to business and life success! Christi Andringa is a motivational speaker, fitness professional, writer and president of Candringa! Productions. By fusing together her business degree, sales and management experience, and passion for fitness, she has created a message that inspires audiences to elevate personal and professional performance. A fitness enthusiast from a very young age, she understands the power of having a strong flexible body; but not without a strong flexible mind. Although she takes her profession seriously, she is big on the fun factor and never takes herself too seriously. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Business School, and a nationally recognized master trainer. She has presented to groups all over the country about the importance of Happiness as it relates to living their best life. Inspiring others through her meaningful content fills her heart, but hands down her proudest accomplishment is raising three funny, kind, amazing kids with her husband Rob.

In episode 46 of the Growth Bomb podcast, Nick talks about what it takes to earn big bucks in public speaking, how to give a memorable presentation and why it is important to know your "why." Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. A passionate teacher, he is committed to helping people find clarity in their thinking and ideas – and then delivering them with panache. He comments regularly on body language and communications on CNN. He has been commissioned by Fortune 50 companies to write for many CEOs and presidents. He has coached people to give Congressional testimony, to appear on the Today Show, and to deliver an unforgettable TED talk. He has worked widely with political and educational leaders. And he has himself spoken, led conferences, and moderated panels at venues around the world. Nick’s acclaimed book on public speaking was reprinted by Harvard in paperback in 2005 as Give Your Speech, Change the World. His new book on communications and brain science, Power Cues: The Subtle Science of Leading Groups, Persuading Others, and Maximizing Your Personal Impact, was published by Harvard in May 2014. You can sign up for his blog at publicwords.com or read it on Forbes.

In episode 45, Bob talks about the importance of systems, sales and adding as much value as possible in order to guarantee your ongoing success Bob Burg is an international best-selling author and speaker who shares information on topics vital to the success of today’s businessperson. Bob regularly addresses audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. Although for years he was best known for his book Endless Referrals, over the past few years it’s his business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann) that has captured the imagination of his readers. The Go-Giver, a The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek Bestseller, has sold over 500,000 copies.. Since its release it has consistently stayed in the top 25 on 800ceoread’s Business Book Bestsellers List. It has been translated into 21 languages and is Bob’s fourth book to sell over 250,000 copies.

In episode 44, Simon Smart talks about why men need to be men in their relationships, how to unleash your inner warrior and be the best version of yourself. At age 21, Simon turned his back on a legal career to live in Japan deepening his understanding and practice of old combat martial arts, a journey that ultimately lead him through years of training in mediation, body-mind integration and warriorship. After years of training US soldiers, Simon met his wife and moved full time to the United States just as the economy crumbled in 2008. After spending 2 years working with violent crime and sex crime victims, this led to a new focus on sales, marketing, consulting and winning awards in the corporate world. A very acute and personal battle with depression resulted in deep study of nutrition, exercise, west personal development, NLP and the challenges faced by high achieving men in the modern world. Simon’s focus is now on coaching men to experience power, presence and the performance needed to create massive results across all areas of life, in health, relationships, business, and purpose.

In episode 43 of the Growth Bomb podcast, Susan talks about the difference between "goal setting" and "goal getting," building a strong network and how to go from mediocre to millionaire with 3 S's! Susan Young is a change expert. keynote speaker and leadership development trainer. As the CEO of Susan Young International, LLC she helps organizations harness the power of change and improve positivity so they may thrive, prosper & succeed. Her clients include the United States Air Force, McDonald's, Boeing, American Family Insurance, Vector Aerospace, XPO Logisitics, UNC, Northwestern Mutual, Sotheby's International, and numerous National and State Associations.

In episode 42 of the Growth Bomb podcast, Brandon talks about the three big mistakes people make in crowdfunding campaigns and how he was able to build a dynamic team that helped him launch his newest project The Young Entrepreneurs Convention by selling his vision and dream. Brandon Adams is a 2012 graduate of Iowa State University and the inventor of the Arctic Stick. His first invention, the Arctic Stick has garnered a wealth of attention from media and investors coast-to-coast. In addition to being featured in the USAToday.com, in the Des Moines Register, on KCWI-TV and on WHO Radio, the Arctic Stick completed a successful Kickstarter campaign in August of 2014, securing more than $25,000 in funding from hundreds of investors in the U.S. and internationally. Additionally, Adams launched The University of Young Entrepreneurs in 2015 to reach out to other entrepreneurs looking to get a jump-start at a young age. The effort includes a podcast and work is in progress on expanding it to include webcasts, a publishing arm and more. The University of Young Entrepreneurs just made the top 50 most influential new business podcast.

In Episode 41 of Growth Bomb, Jairek talks about what it took to bring his business from zero to six figures in only eight months and how to design your ideal day. Jairek Robbins is a man dedicated to helping professionals achieve success by living with purpose in your life and business! At only 23 years old, Jairek was awarded the Congressional Award (Gold Medal) from the United States Congress. He has conducted trainings for a variety of companies & organizations including… The United States Marines & Air Force, BMW, REMAX, UBS and members of the U.S. Olympic team. He is a trusted advisor and board member to a variety of different companies and has founded 2 of his own. Today, the 31-year old with over a decade of performance coaching experience continues to unlock secrets for maximizing performance and organizational success (and he’s just getting started). As an innovator, Jairek is applying his own philosophy and living a life of adventure, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s cage diving with great white sharks, hanging with silverbacks in Rwanda, white water rafting down the Nile, working as a volunteer in underdeveloped regions, or building a powerful enterprise that’s built for results, Jairek does more than talk about it, he stretches the boundaries of traditional thinking and makes it happen.

In episode 40, Brian Parsley talks about his unconventional means of promoting himself and his business. Instead of pushing his services- he looks for all opportunities to help someone else succeed and doesn't expect anything in return. Brian Parsley is a speaker and consultant who works with companies globally on sales optimization, customer experience and leadership development. He was named to the 40 Under 40 List by the Business Journal at age 34. He has founded and sold two successful companies and has made guest appearances on Fox News as many other outlets. He has also acted as a business intelligence strategist for several Fortune 500 companies. In high school his GPA was a mere 1.33 (if you don't believe him you can see the proof on his website BrianParsley.com)- but he has proven that grades definitely do not necessarily correlate to real world success!

In episode 39, Michael Marcial discusses overcoming adversity and not being afraid to take risks to accomplish your dreams a live the life you want! The one thing that Michael would want you to know is that he's a real guy. He's been through a lot of life in his 31 years including divorce, depression, and even homelessness. But, Michael's personality doesn't allow circumstances to hold him down. In fact, he launched his website and social sites the very same night he had to sleep in his car. Now, Michael works as a personal branding coach to help others gain insight on life and business. With over $20M in sales revenues under his belt, he's excited help more people, real people, like himself.

In episode 38, Michael O'Neal host of The Solopreneur Hour talks about what it means to be happily "unemployable" and how you can still make big bucks without a corporate job. Born in Toledo Ohio (Land of Klinger from M.A.S.H) and a current resident of San Diego (via Philly, Boulder, Denver, and Brussels), Michael ONeals grammar school report cards always read: Doesnt live up to his potential and Talks too much." One of those pieces of feedback would come in handy, as he is now the founder and host of the award-winning and much acclaimed business and entertainment podcast, "The Solopreneur Hour with Michael O'Neal." The show, in 2 years, has already garnered more than 6 million downloads and monetized to over 500k, features lively and highly engaging conversations between Michael and his various (and often much sought-after) guests, who share remarkable stories, advice and practical tips for an audience that badges itself as "proudly unemployable" and highly motivated to finally take charge of their own lucrative business pursuits. With an extensive professional background and formal education in social media, branding, web and print design, network marketing, and internet marketing, Michael's own personal journey that led to the launch of this particular podcast started with the untimely and back-to-back loss of his parents, a transformational trip throughout Europe as part of his grieving process, and the creation and production of another high-profile podcast focused on personal transformation called "The KickAss Life." Professional drummer, car racer, competitive racquetball player, and former expert mountain bike racer with a penchant for stand up comedy, Michael likes to live the life of time freedom, location freedom, and financial freedom.

In episode 37, John Eades talks about how the best way to generate new opportunities is by getting results in your current endeavors. John wants to live in a world where every organization has content and technology aligned to the modern learner, and every person is able to exceptional leaders. As President and CEO of LearnLoft, he’s been a featured author on LinkedIn Pulse, TrainingIndustry.com, and eLearningIndustry.com. When he’s not helping organizations develop their people, writing, or in front of the camera, you can find him spending time; working on his faith, hanging out with his 2 young children (John Ellis and Lucy), or on the golf course. His first Millennial Leadership Program — Foundational Leadership Development — was released on the LearnLoft Platform in December and is available for free. Develop your own leadership skills and see the LearnLoft platform in action at LearnLoft.com/training. You can find John on twitter @johngeades and on LinkedIn John Eades

In episode 36, Kenny Nguyen talks about how to craft a killer presentation that will leave your audience wanting more. Kenny Nguyen is the founder and CEO of Big Fish Presentations, a company whose mantra is “turning presentations into experiences.” Kenny and his team work daily with clients nationwide, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, providing high-quality presentation design, presentation training, and creative video production. He was named the 2012 CEO Student Entrepreneur of the Year by Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO). Under his leadership, Big Fish Presentations was recognized as one of the top 50 student-led startups in the world by the Kairos Society and one of Inc. Magazine’s “Coolest College Start-Ups of 2012.” Kenny has been featured in popular news outlets, such as Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Yahoo, Business Insider, Mashable, the Huffington Post, and the Washington Post. He has spoken at TEDxLSU and HubSpot Inbound and has taught presentation workshops at General Assembly. He is also a co-author of the McGraw-Hill published book The Big Fish Experience: Create Memorable Presentations That Reel In Your Audience. You can follow his endeavors on Twitter at @bigfishkenny.

In episode 35, Marco LeRoc talks about what it takes to create a solid financial foundation and the process he used to publish not one but TWO books in one year even though English was not his first language. Marco LeRoc is an entrepreneur and founder of Marco LeRoc & Co., an organization that inspires millennials to succeed in the areas of personal finance and personal development. Marco is a leader and a go-getter, committed to supporting his generation. He is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance. As a coach, Marco supports and encourages young adults to promote themselves so they can achieve their most significant financial and personal goals, which was the theme of his first book, Cash In with Your Money: Tools for a Better Financial Life. A native of the West African country of Togo, Marco came to the United States in 2004. He earned his college degree in accounting at Metropolitan Community College and Bellevue University debt-free and loves to share with students and parents tips on how to succeed in college and avoid college debt. His latest book: Screw College Debt is the result of his experience and expertise. As an international speaker, Marco is a sought-after expert on money issues and personal development matters around the world. He frequently speaks to high school, college, and association audiences, addressing a range of topics including confidence, failure, positive thinking, financial literacy, budgeting, savings, investing, identity theft, and college planning. An avid volunteer, Marco serves as the Co-President of the local Junior Chamber International and sits on the board of the Hidden Talent Foundation, as well as volunteers with a variety of other organizations. Marco is a member of the Financial Planning Association and the Nebraska Council on Economic Education. Marco and his wife, Eugenia, and their daughter, Elizabeth, make their home in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.

In episode 35, JLD host of the award winning, EOFire podcast and creator of the Freedom Journal talks about what his over 1,100 highly successful podcast guests have in common and how you can join their ranks! This is a MUST-LISTEN episode if you are serious about reaching the next level of success in your career, business and life! John Lee Dumas is the founder and host of EOFire, an award winning Podcast where he interviews today's most successful Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. JLD has interviewed over 1200 Entrepreneurs and EOFire generates over 1 million monthly listens. John continues to inspire Fire Nation to conquer their fears and take the Entrepreneurial leap!

In episode 33- Jake Thompson, CEO of Compete Everyday talks about how to shift your mindset and take daily action to achieve your best life! Jake Thompson is the Founder & Chief Encouragement Officer at the global lifestyle brand Compete Every Day. Jake is a native Texan, and graduate of both Texas Christian University (B.S.,2006) & University of Dallas (MBA, 2008). He is a speaker, writer, & active participant in life. Prior to launching CED, Jake spent years in both the sports representation industry & later, as a creative & strategic marketing consultant. Now, he is focused on utilizing his passion for changing lives to remind all that their life is worth competing for.

In episode 32, Peter Voogd talks about his new project the Ambition is Priceless mixtape, controversy and why you shouldn't give a sh!t about what haters think! Peter Voogd is a 2x Best Selling Author, and the founder of the prestigious Game Changers Academy. He’s been labeled the leading authority on Gen y leadership. He’s been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, inc.com, Time, Huff Post along with many other international publications. He’s trained over 5,000 young entrepreneurs personally and his podcasts, videos, websites, and social media reaches over 1 million people monthly. He’s known for his No BS approach to life and entrepreneurship.

In episode 31, best selling author and entrepreneur Doug Sandler talks about how nice guys really do finish first and how simply "being nice" can help skyrocket your success! Doug Sandler has over 30 years of business experience as an entrepreneur, business owner, manager and staff member. His book, Nice Guys Finish First is a #1 ranked Amazon Best Seller. He specializes in making connections, building relationships and strengthening bonds both inside and outside organizations. Don’t let the “Mr. Nice Guy” tag fool you, Doug has entered into many high level negotiations and is anything but a pushover. His speaking and consulting business is geared towards improving relationships and winning business through his time tested sales, service and relationship building system. Doug is a nationally recognized speaker, and writer for Huffington Post. His weekly posts reach over hundreds of thousands of readers. Doug has been titled by a leading social media marketing company in the top 100 of Social Media Thought Influencers to follow.

In episode 30, Jack talks about the new Every Dream Needs a Champion campaign at American Family Insurance and why helping Millennials succeed is a key to the awesome culture and success of their organization. Jack Salzwedel is chairman, chief executive officer and president of American Family Insurance, headquartered in Madison, Wis. A native of DeForest, Wis., Jack began his career with American Family in 1983 as a claim adjuster. In 1985, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Tom, and became an agent for the company. Jack then took sales and product line leadership roles at AmFam, leading up to his election as chairman and chief executive officer in November 2011. In his current role, Jack oversees the American Family enterprise of companies, which includes American Family and subsidiaries, Homesite and The General. He serves on boards for the Property and Casualty Insurers Association of America, the Insurance Information Institute, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and United Way of Dane County. Jack is co-chairman of the board at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, and is a member of the Board of Regents at his alma mater, Wartburg College, in Waverly, Iowa. Jack and his wife, Sarah, have also established the Slife Institute for Social Work Consultation, Research and Training at Wartburg. A social media advocate, CEO.com recently named Jack the most active CEO on Twitter. You can follow him at @AmFamJack and read his latest blog posts about leadership, culture and innovation at jacksalzwedel.com.

In episode 29, Jenna talks with Wesley Chapman, Founder of the Human Porject. He works with hundreds of youth and adults on a monthly basis moving them from where they are to where they want to be. Wesley is an expert on H.U.M.A.N. behavior and development. his teachings are being used by hundreds of individuals, schools, government entities, blogs, podcasts and families across the globe. Wesley was abandoned at 1 by his father, then at 6 1/2 by my mother. He tried to commit suicide 12 times before his 16th birthday. he was abused in every way possible. he survived and is on a mission to help 25 million more survive. Wesley Chapman has been an entrepreneur since the age of 8 years old and was self-sufficient by the age of 16. Wesley started consulting CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies at the age of 19. Wesley has learned the most important part of being an entrepreneur is to hold your head up high in your failures and stay humble in your successes. Wesley is the founder A HUMAN PROJECT, a for-purpose 501c3 with a mission to create a community of empowered youth. He is also the founder of SUPER HUMAN LIFE, a program designed to ensure ultimate understanding of ones true potential. Wesley’s experiences in life and skills in the entrepreneurial community have prepared him for what is now his greatest life mission; creating a world of hope. Wesley has appeared on FOX, ABC, A&E and many other national broadcast platforms.

In episode 28, Mark Lack talks about investing over half a million dollars in his own professional development and how it has helped skyrocket his success. Mark A. Lack is the founder and CEO of Shorten The Gap. Which is the nations preeminent coaching company; that specializes in unlocking the potential of young adults and young entrepreneurs and then provides them with a tailored blueprint showing them exactly how to achieve their goals in less time and achieve extraordinary results both personally and professionally. Mark is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, captivating speaker and peak-performance coach who specializes in helping young adults and entrepreneurs recognize and overcome their perceived limitations, fears and sabotaging patterns holding them back from making their life and or business a masterpiece. Mark is a preeminent thought leader and sits on The Board of Trustees at The Center For Integral Wisdom - other Board members include Ken Wilber, Eben Pagan, John Mackey (WholeFoods CEO) and many other great thought leaders. Mark sits on The Board of Advisors for The LEAP foundation, which is the worlds #1 youth motivational leadership program for young adults age 15-24. Having invested over half a million dollars in his own personal and professional growth learning from the best experts in the world, today Mark shares his knowledge, strategies and proven success process to help young adults and entrepreneurs achieve their full potential and create extraordinary results in both their personal and professional life. Mark is the author of the best-selling book "SHORTEN THE GAP - Shortcuts To Success and Happiness", which is endorsed by world renowned experts in the personal development industry.

In episode 27- Cole Hatter talks about what it means to go from Surviving to Thriving and why that transition is incredibly important for your success and happiness. Cole is an entrepreneur, investor, author and award-winning speaker. He invests in real estate, start-ups, and several funds exceeding $100 million. Cole is the founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter, an annual conference designed to teach entrepreneurs how to dominate in business and in life, while making the world a better place. Cole is a husband, father and philanthropist that strives to give back. Cole’s greatest passion is working to encourage, educate and empower people to live their lives in a way that makes a measurable difference in the world.

In episode 26- Ericka Engen Graham talks about starting the Project 88 Foundation with her husband, Garrett Graham, tight end for the Houston Texans. After finishing her masters degree at Rice University and teaching high school English and College Readiness at a low-income high school in Houston, Ericka became passionate about connecting underserved students to opportunity. Ericka and her husband (Garrett Graham, Tight End for the Houston Texans) launched Project 88 in October of 2014, and since then, the organization has raised over $300,000 for underserved students in Houston. The mission at Project 88 Foundation is to connect underserved students to college advisors, leadership training, and leadership opportunities. So far Project 88 has been able to support 8 certified college advisors in underserved Houston public schools. Students that attend a public high school with a Project 88 sponsored advisor are 30% more likely to apply to college or a university. In addition to supporting college advisors in Houston public high schools, Project 88 is also hosting a summer leadership camp at Rice University for 100 students.

In episode 25, Jenna talks with Justin Dent. He is the co-founder and Policy Director of Young America--a 501(c)3 which runs its hallmark financial literacy and advocacy program "GenFKD" on 30 college campuses in the United States. Justin founded Young America during his Sophomore year of college and over the past two years has been an instrumental part of its growth. Justin is currently finishing his coursework as BA/MPP candidate at the University of Maryland after recently finishing a year of his studies in economics at France's premiere educational institution--Sciences Po.

Lauren McGoodwin is the Founder + CEO of Career Contessa, a women's career site that facilitates honest conversations from real women about work and life so, you can achieve fulfillment and balance in both. Specifically, Career Contessa offers 150+ informational interviews with successful career women, daily career advice from a contributor network of 60+ women, an active jobs board, and monthly community events. Most recently, Career Contessa launched the Women’s Career Empowerment College Tour to bring career advice directly to college women around the country. Prior to Career Contessa, Lauren worked as a Recruiter for Hulu and completed her Masters in Communication Management from USC where she wrote her thesis on Millennial Women and Career Resources. When not Contessa-ing, you can find Lauren planning her upcoming wedding, daydreaming about her future dog, or trying out new smoothie recipes.

In episode 23, we talk with Britt Hysen about Millennial Magazine and what it takes to become a media mogul. Britt Hysen is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of MiLLENNiAL, a news and lifestyle media brand bringing attention to global millennial leaders.Within four months of its debut, The White House named MiLLENNiAL one of the Top 100 Most Influential Digital Media Site for Millennials. Having begun her career in 2007 as an actress on AMC’s Mad Men, Britt foresaw the transition of news and entertainment to the Internet and pivoted into the world of web journalism in 2010 to share the stories of those making a difference. Within a year, journalism peers began calling her The Voice of Gen Y and referring to her as the leading authority on millennial change makers. By 2013, Britt had conducted over 300 interviews with top millennial influencers, produced five web series, built an international blogging community, helped assemble CNBC’s first “disruptor” list, and earned a B.S. in Business Marketing & Management from Penn State University. In addition to being a media entrepreneur, Britt is a passionate humanitarian, blogger for The Huffington Post’s Impact vertical, and an active show developer for Brian Graden Productions.

In episode 22, Spencer X Smith talks about how he went from a drummer in a rock band to being a digital marketing rock star. He talks about how companies should use "teaching based marketing" to educate their prospects and turn them into lifelong customers! Spencer Smith is the founder of Spencer X. Smith Consulting, and principal of the Cobalt Companies, a real estate investment firm he started in 2000. Spencer is also an instructor at the University of Wisconsin, where he teaches classes on Business Plans, Lean Business Tools, Internet Marketing & Strategy, and Teaching-Based Marketing. He’s had the privilege of working with six Fortune 500 companies – IBM, Kohl’s Corp, Kimberly-Clark, Oshkosh Truck, The Hartford, and Nationwide. In 2015, he’s booked for over 40 speaking appearances & three Keynote Speeches, including the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), the $1B intellectual property arm of the University of Wisconsin.

In Episode 21, we talk with Tim Stewart, attorney and shareholder at Dewitt Ross & Stevens. Tim navigates the employee benefits arena while helping his clients achieve their goals. He has extensive experience in employee benefits and employment matters. He is a member of several professional organizations and received the Ray and Ethel Brown Award for Character and Leadership from the University of Wisconsin Law School.

In Episode 20, we talk with Don Stanley of 3Rhino Media. Don Stanley is a teacher at heart with a drive for helping organizations succeed online. He helps clients get laser-focused on the key actions they must take to get big results. His specialty is web strategy, social media marketing and content/inbound marketing. Don works with a wide variety of clients including nationally known non-profit organizations, small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. His perspectives on marketing have been featured on local, national and international news. He’s appeared on ABC News, Marketplace Radio and is a regular guest on Wisconsin Public Radio. He is a sought after speaker, workshop and seminar leader who focuses on results. He is recognized by Social Media Marketing Magazine as a Top 40 Marketing Professor in the World. He is also an award-winning faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he teaches web design/strategy, social media marketing and social media for social change.

In episode 19- we are joined by Alexa Carlin of Hello Perfect. Alexa Carlin is a Motivational Speaker, Author, Periscope Broadcaster, and Founder of the non-profit movement Hello Perfect®. Alexa started her first business at the age of 17, designing jewelry for the L.A. based fashion company, OmniPeace, where she donated 15% of sales to help build schools in Africa. Alexa’s mission is to empower people to love and believe in themselves so they can accomplish their dreams and make a difference in the world. Her non-profit, Hello Perfect® works to build self-esteem in girls and women by focusing on the health of their mind, body, and spirit. The Hello Perfect movement has become a worldwide movement gaining support from celebrities such as Mark Cuban, Shaquille O’Neal, Marc Jacobs, Steve Madden, Michael Kors, and many others. Alexa has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network and in the Huffington Post, Talking Good, Mashable, The Cut, Lydia Magazine, Beutiful Magazine, and Her Campus among others. She is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. After almost losing her life to sepsis in January 2013, Alexa is committed to helping others heal themselves through nutrition and the mind. She is a well-known broadcaster on the Periscope app and will be a featured speaker at the first Periscope Summit. Through this app she has built an engaged following called the “Good Vibe Tribe” and has received over 6.7 million hearts. Alexa graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration and minors in mass communications and entrepreneurship.