MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why this episode serves as the series finale for the MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth podcast Why Colin has been finding new ways to streamline his business, Make Your Mark, and implement more systems rather than adding more people How much it costs to operate and produce the podcast, and what returns Colin has seen from the investment Why it is important to do a profit analysis, review your expenses and revenue, and determine how to improve those numbers Why time is a more valuable asset than money, and why it is important to carve time out of your schedule for things that don't involve making money Why all one hundred episodes of MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth will remain valuable tools to help grow your business Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com

As a Co-Founder and President of Enlightened Alliances, Janet Atwood oversaw the marketing and PR that enabled her book, "The Passion Test, the Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose" to become a NY Times Bestseller. The Passion Test has had made a huge contribution to turning the passion statistics upside down, enabling thousands of people to choose in favor or their passions thereby positively influencing how people live and work. There are now over 300 Certified Passion Test Facilitators around the world. By next year that number will have doubled. Janet Attwood is also a presenter of The Passion Test and has presented my programs as a featured speaker to thousands of people at events like T. Harv Eker's Wealth and Wisdom conference, The Kaballah Center, Jack Canfield’s Success Programs, and more. Janet is also a founding member of Jack Canfield’s, "Transformational Leadership Council", whose members consist mainly of top authors and speakers from around the world. She is President of “The World United”, an organization in India that connects all individuals who are committed to Personal and Planetary Evolution and a founding member for S.A.N.G., a group of world class internet marketers and speakers. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What the Passion Test is, how it works, and how its exercises can help people crystallize their goals for all aspects of their lives and then achieve them Why the focus of the Passion Test is to help people achieve clarity and fulfillment and to find the happiness they seek Why being passionate about what you do in your business can help guide you to prosperity and joy Why following your passion doesn't mean you won't have to do hard work but means that you will be more focused and prepared to do the work Where the idea for the Passion Test came from when Janet was struggling in a job she hated and realized she needed to make a critical change in her life Why successful people don't focus on past failures and spend time on self-criticism, but rather focus on their past successes as proof that they can achieve Why high-achieving people don't listen to their limiting beliefs and their inner critic, and why it is important to develop a "self-love mantra" Why, whenever you are faced with a choice or decision, you should always choose in favor of the things you are passionate about How to learn more about Janet Attwood and the Passion Test, as well as how to receive a free gift from Janet Additional resources: Website: www.thepassiontest.com Passion Plan Freebie: https://thepassiontest.simplero.com/purchase/82623-Your-Passion-Plan/freebie/5135929ce2c22fd1

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why we all have things we procrastinate over, whether we realize it or not, and why it is important to stop procrastinating and take action Which dynamic and incredible guests appeared at Colin's Explosive Growth Mastermind event Why paying to attend an event is worthwhile, as it will surround you with others who are truly of a different caliber Why often the things we don't want to do in our business are the things that will make us a fortune Why we often have two "voices", an angel voice and an evil voice, competing for our attention How the evil voice tries to convince us not to do the things we need to do and tells us to be lazy and procrastinate instead Why you have five seconds to make a decision to listen to your angel voice and cancel your evil voice Why monotony is a necessary part of success, and why many people keep monotonous bad habits but don't want to deal with good monotonous work Why it is important to be fully committed to your business and outcome, and why your angel voice is always working to help you succeed Why getting stuck overthinking things can cause inaction, and why it is important to take action rather than just thinking about it Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com Purchase tickets to Colin's Business Excellence three-day event: Phone 1-844-560-5609

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why knowledge is not power but implementation is the source of profit AND power Why the most successful business owners never stop learning and growing Why there is a significant difference between a business coach and a business cheerleader Why you should be open to being mentored by someone who has successfully done what it is that you want to do How to find the right mentor and how to ask for their advice Why you should figure out how much you can give to your mentor instead of how much you can get from them How your phone is not only your biggest distraction — but — can also send a signal to the people you’re meeting that they are less of a priority Why successful people watch your actions and don’t care about your words Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com

Thomas Bähler has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the entertainment industry. He composed music for Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, directors Steven Spielberg and Barry Levinson, magicians Siegfried and Roy, Superbowl Halftime Shows and a number of other high profile stage productions. As a songwriter, he has written many hits including "She's Out of My Life", "Living In A House Divided", and "Julie Do You Love Me." Thomas created vocal arrangements for the landmark charity event "We Are the World," as well as for Barbara Streisand, Billy Joel, and the motion picture version of “The Wiz." He served as Music Director for a number of events sponsored by the White House, including “America’s Millennium”, “Points of Light” and President Clinton’s Inaugural Concert. Mr. Bähler has also served as Music Director and arranger for “The Kennedy Center Honors." What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Tom's relationship with his father guided and shaped his life and his philosophies, and how it started with an Aesop fable Why Tom looks at every major disaster that happened through his life as a great turning point that led to even better things How Tom has worked with incredible and legendary music professionals like Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, and Cher, as well as serving in the Ford Motor Company promotional band "The Going Thing" How, in 1968, Tom met Henry Ford Jr. at a Ford Motor Company event and exchanged ties with each other, and other anecdotes from the remarkable evening and its strange events Tom shares a family tradition of how to deal with unpleasant surprises, by asking "what do I want?" and then "how are you going to do that?" Why you must be a good host to the ideas you have, then declare that you are taking action now, not in the future How to reach out to Thomas Bahler, either through email or by connecting with him through Facebook Additional resources: Facebook: www.facebook.com/thomas.bahler Email: bahler@me.com Twitter: @tbahler

Warren is a Smart City professional with 30+ years of experience in providing excellence in the fields of Power, Automation, Advanced Pedestrian, and Intelligent Smart City Technology Solutions. He is committed to helping the citizens of our country arrive quickly and safely to their loved ones, and to provide governments with efficiency to deliver the best service to their communities. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The catalyst that got Warren to switch from industrial to government sales Tips for running a business where you sell a long lasting product Challenges of selling to the government, including the bidding process Advice for dealing with the government and sales, and what increases your chance of success Secrets to success when Warren was just starting out, and how he navigated the financial risk The difference between sales and running a business, and why it’s essential to ask for and accept help Why you need to know and really understand your numbers Things Warren has done to make himself stand out in the crowd The top secret for getting to the next level that everyone follows, from the top business owners to the top athletes The sheer importance of understanding your numbers even if you don’t love them Why you should rely on other people to help you, but always understand what they are doing Additional resources: Website: www.smartcityits.com Phone number: 604-366-0819

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why people are too drawn to their electronic screens like computers, televisions, and phones, and why this is distracting them from human connections Why morning and night are critical times for your brain, and why you should set positive routines for these important times of the day Why a few minutes of meditation each morning is a great way to wake up your brain and set the tone for your day Why spending time reflecting on the things you are grateful for will help you clear your mind and focus on positivity How Colin begins each day through meditation, gratitude, calming his mind, and practicing key daily habits Why journaling is a useful tool to clear your mind and find the things that happened in your day that you should be grateful for Why your subconscious mind is a powerful driver for your success or failure, and why keeping yourself in a positive frame of mind in the evening is the key to success the next day Why consistency in your routine is the key to forming positive habits, and why you must stay dedicated Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com

Have you ever thought about how much your emotions influence your health? Our guest today, Dr. Bradley Nelson is the author of the bestselling book, “The Emotion Code.” It explains how to identify and release trapped emotions that block mental and physical healing. A new edition of “The Emotion Code” is coming May 7, 2019, from St. Martin’s Press. For more information and a free Emotion Code Starter Kit, visit www.emotioncodegift.com. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Dr. Bradley shares a personal miracle he experienced as a child, and he explains why it started him on his current path How Dr. Bradley’s belief in a higher power helped guide him to a career as a physician and ultimately led to his book, The Emotion Code Why the emotional baggage we carry with us can weigh us down and cause many of the problems we experience in our lives Why people often struggle to align their conscious and subconscious mind, and why their subconscious mind often sabotages their efforts Why your subconscious mind is functionally a binary computer that can answer yes-or-no questions and can be turned to help you achieve your goals How you can test your subconscious mind and ask it questions, using certain muscular changes in your body to determine its answers What a “heart wall” is, how it is created due to past trauma, and how it often prevents you from finding the happiness you are searching for How Dr. Bradley connected with legendary speaker, author, and life coach Tony Robbins, and how that has expanded his opportunities How Dr. Bradley and his wife’s lives were changed dramatically when they first discovered Tony Robbins Additional resources: Website: www.discoverhealing.com Website: www.emotioncodegift.com

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Make Your Mark will be celebrating its fifteenth birthday this June, and how tenacity has been the key to Make Your Mark’s success Colin discusses a MYM client who wanted to win a Starbucks graphic design contract, phoning every single month for over two years to finally win the contract How Colin’s Business Mastery events are designed to wake business leaders up to their own potential Why it is important for business leaders to hold themselves to a higher standard and maintain accountability Why you should find specialists to help you with your business, and how Colin defines a “relationship trust transfer” Why any great mentor has great mentors of their own, and how Weekends With Colin are structured to help business owners strategize Why you should think about your “client journey”, the different stages your clients go through Why you must present yourself and your business with confidence and not be uncertain about the results you can deliver to your clients Why Colin’s Business Mastery event is an essential tool for unleashing your true potential and finding the results you want Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com Website: www.weekendwithcolin.com Email: colinea@mymsuccess.com Telephone: 1-844-560-5609

Trevor Hall has been in the green industry all of his life. Trevor’s first source of income was cutting the neighbor’s lawn. Later in life, he began a summer job at the University of Calgary grounds and maintenance department, which became a full-time position and was his first real introduction to the creativity around landscape design. This summer job exposed Trevor to all of the aspects of landscape and irrigation design and construction. His interest and curiosity led him to pursue an education in Horticulture through Olds College. Trevor’s thirst for knowledge took him back to the University where he completed his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Calgary. It was a natural step to take since his love for the outdoors, the development of outdoor spaces, and combine it with a business degree to do what he loved every day. Artemis Landscapes & Design Ltd was born and when she later needed a sister, Trevor purchased Calgary Sprinkler Systems adding underground irrigation and maintenance to their repertoire. A fantastic synergy between the two companies was born. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Trevor started his company, Artemis Landscapes, by combining his horticulture and management degrees into business ownership Why Trevor purchased his second company Calgary Sprinkler Systems, and how both of Trevor’s businesses are rapidly growing How a major car accident a decade ago caused Trevor to lose his short-term memory and had a powerful impact on his business How Trevor discovered the importance of having systems in place for his business to help him get through the period after his accident Trevor shares how his wife and three daughters were the driving force that kept him going and kept him focused on his business What important lessons Trevor learned over the course of his career that he wishes he had learned earlier Why Trevor struggled early on to let go and delegate responsibility, and why trying to do everything himself was hurting his business How Trevor supports his team by allowing them to make their own mistakes and encourages them when things go wrong What key areas Trevor plans to work on in the next five years to take his business to where it wants it to be Additional resources: Website: www.artemislandscapes.com Website: www.calgarysprinklersystems.com

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why our school system teaches us to become better at the things we aren’t good at, rather than teaching us to excel at the things we’re already good at How to determine whether you’re doing things that aren’t in line with the value of your time Why it is important to recognize your own strengths and weaknesses so that you can lean into your strengths How Colin hires new people at Make Your Mark, and how he uses the DISC profile and Sacred Gifts to determine their strengths Colin shares an example from his own team of moving people into their strengths rather than forcing them to do things they don’t want to do Why doing things that play to your strengths allows you to feel energized and excel in your role as a leader Why it is helpful to partner with someone who has different but complimentary gifts than you Why personality profile tools and assessments are useful for helping you discover your strengths Why doing a job that is less valuable than your hourly worth is actually costing your business money Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com

Celebrity Nutrition Expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin teaches clients how to break through food and carb intolerances, so they can finally lose the weight to transform their health and their lives. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including TD Jakes, Tony Robbins, and Brendon Burchard. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows mothers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life. JJ hosts the popular JJ Virgin Lifestyle Show podcast, with over 4.5 million downloads and counting. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. Find articles, recipes, helpful online programs, and more at www.jjvirgin.com. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why JJ became an English major in college after a professor insulted her writing, and why JJ believes in never doing things she doesn’t enjoy What important lessons JJ has learned throughout her career that she wishes she had learned earlier How JJ co-authored her first book with her then-boyfriend, who had her sign a contract saying he had the rights to everything she did for the rest of her life How JJ has learned to respond to people telling her “success was easy for you because…” Why JJ is glad that success is difficult to obtain, and why she continues to work hard and grind for her continued success Why JJ is always looking for opportunities to move outside her comfort zone, and how her family got through her son’s life-threatening injury How JJ managed to handle the intense pressure of desperately needing her book to sell to fund her son’s recovery while serving as the breadwinner for her family Why JJ took a life-altering field trip to a level 4 maximum security prison with 70 other entrepreneurs to speak to and mentor the inmates How to find out more about JJ’s work, her writings, or to contact JJ Virgin with comments or questions Additional resources: Website: www.jjvirgin.com The Virgin Diet by JJ Virgin: https://amzn.to/2Iq7Twu JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet by JJ Virgin: https://amzn.to/2KnkzGZ Miracle Mindset by JJ Virgin: https://amzn.to/2P9Yhrj

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Colin reviews some of the recent episodes of MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth and recaps some of the very important issues discussed during those episodes How most businesses start out on a shoestring budget and take the first steps to gain clients and clarify their messaging Why many businesses begin adding employees in their early stages of profitability as a way to grow their reach Why high six-figure and low seven-figure businesses begin looking to expand through office space and a physical presence Why a danger of hiring others to lead your million-dollar business is that they are often less diligent in managing expenses than you are Why it is important to manage your own expenses and not let your business success go to your head Why it is necessary to set a good example for your team because your team operates based on your own actions and behaviors Why it takes a different type of personality to grow a business from seven to eight figures than it took to found and grow the business initially Why a methodical, deliberate person will make better business decisions than a creative entrepreneur type Why the seven-figure mark is such a critical milestone for a business, and why you should be very careful when crossing that threshold Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com

Mike Seymour is the owner and principal of MSR Solutions. He has extensive knowledge in innovative sewer and water solutions and land development which he’s grown since his start in engineering in 1985. Mike continues to be involved in the design, implementation, and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems and land development throughout BC and Alberta. He brings a thorough understanding of the integration of the water cycle, including supply, usage, treatment and return to the environment. He understands how the interaction of all systems can offer cost savings through the development of decentralized facilities, to support land development. His motto is: Retention of both clients and employees is at the top of my priority list. That, and having an absolute blast doing what we do in the engineering world. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Mike got started at MSR Solutions, and how he got started with Colin Sprake as his mentor How Mike was able to find and build such a great team at MSR Solutions, and why having a strong team backing him has been key to his success How Mike dealt with the death of his wife, and how he temporarily checked out of his business when his wife was ill and after she passed Why Mike learned the importance of trusting his team during the difficult period of his loss How Mike has transitioned from directly managing his business to allowing his team to take on responsibility What pieces of advice Mike would offer to other business professionals wishing to grow and transition Why Mike believes it is important to find people who are good at the things you aren’t good at What key lessons Mike wishes he had learned earlier, and why he has learned to “round his sharp edges” Why Mike loves meeting his clients’ needs, and why he is willing to connect them to others who may have answers when he doesn’t Additional resources: Website: www.msrsolutions.ca

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Colin is planning on spending his birthday, especially by spending time with his wife and children How “Weekends with Colin” work as a great way to have dinner, strategize, and take advantage of the mastermind group How thoughts and feelings can become attached to activities, objects and people, and how those attachments can become unhealthy cravings Why the emotional attachments we make are profound, and why we need to attach the right emotions to our goals How the human brain becomes addicted to things as simple as sugar, and why that affects our behavior toward those items Why your attachments act like an outside voice, pushing you to do things you know you shouldn’t do How to turn your external voice toward benefitting your work and channeling it into your business Why forming good habits can create positive changes, just like bad habits can hold you back Why you must be consistent in your behavior every single day to form positive habits in your life How to get a “birthday gift” from Colin that will help you in your business Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com Website: www.weekendwithcolin.com Email with subject “Birthday Gift” to colins@mymsuccess.com

For over 35 years, Debra Poneman, bestselling author and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her success system, now used by tens of thousands of people in every corner of the globe, to create lives of not only success and abundance, but deep and profound happiness, self-love and lasting inner fulfillment. Known as the mentor to the mentors, Debra’s students have used her teachings to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, renowned transformational leaders, NY Times bestselling authors, millionaires, billionaires—even household names. But Debra’s greatest gift is her deep belief in each person’s magnificence and her ability to convey that belief to activate in her audience members and clients profound and lasting transformation. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Debra went from teaching meditation to teaching success, through accidentally learning about the Law of Attraction Why Debra studied great thinkers and authors, and how she distilled their knowledge into her own methods and program Why it is important to take that first step in doing what you believe in, in spite of your fears and misgivings Why you should give other people your full attention and stay open to new opportunities as they come into your life Why it is important to follow your passions and take time out of life for the things that matter How Debra’s son spent a long time building relationship capital, and why it has led to tremendous success for him Why expressing gratitude is the key to lifting yourself up and welcoming good things into your life Why you should be thankful even for the challenges in your life, and why it is important to look for the lesson the challenge is there to teach you How to get free access to Debra’s ebook “The 5 Secrets to Creating a Life of True and Lasting Success” Additional resources: Website: www.yestosuccess.com

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why systems are important for structuring and organizing your business, and why they are critical for the scalability of your business Why putting the right systems in place often means you don’t need to hire more people for your team Why it is important to ask yourself, “is the job I am doing right now scalable in the long term?” Why it is costly, time intensive and not always effective to keep hiring more employees for your business Why scalability and leveraging your assets correctly are the keys to maximizing your growth potential Why you need to think about your scalability needs and have a plan in place to implement systems improvements How to attend Colin’s Business Mastery event in Toronto or his 2-hour event in Vancouver What other exciting speaking events and other activities Colin has planned for the near future Why the system you purchase should match with and adhere to your company’s strategy and needs How to create a paper system for your company with a well-documented written plan for your business, and how to convert to a computerized CRM system Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com Website: www.weekendwithcolin.com

Alex grew up in a poor family where they all lived in a 460 sq ft apartment. Alex began working during summers at the age of 11 for his uncle. At the age of 15, Alex was able to help feed his family, graduated from a University by paying for it all by himself and became the head coach in Arm Wrestling in Azerbaijan. Also, he has traveled the world, married his spouse, moved to Canada, where they started a family and now have two teenage boys. Alex started True North Labour (TNL) in 2015 and sold four homes to get where he is today. His main goal is to add value to the labor industry and change lives for the better through employment. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Alex’s morning rituals dramatically affect the work he does as CEO of his company True North Labour Why Alex takes an ice-cold shower every morning while practicing and repeating his daily mantra Why affirmations, prayer and reading each morning set the tone for Alex’s day and prepare him for a mindset of gratitude and success Why a daily routine is important, and why repetition and consistency are the keys to getting the most out of your routine How meeting Colin Sprake made a profound impact in Alex’s life and taught him the power of intention How Alex hit a wall in his business success, and how he overcame the challenge and broke through the wall How Alex utilizes “golden hours” and “platinum hours” to maximize his productivity and generate new prospects Which valuable lessons Alex wishes he had learned earlier in his career, and why he values learning experiences rather than calling them failures Why it is worthwhile to accept your own vulnerabilities and ask for help from the people around you Additional resources: Website: www.truenorthlabour.com Email: alex@truenorthlabour.com Beyond Positive Thinking by Dr. Robert Anthony: https://amzn.to/2IG9ksC

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why the things that are easy and the things that you like doing aren’t necessarily the RIGHT things to be focused on Why holidays should be a time for celebration with your loved ones and not commercialization Why you should be reaching out to your family members and telling them you love them every single day Why telling your loved ones “I’m too busy” is no different than saying “you’re not a priority to me” How to set appropriate goals and focus on the activities that will help you achieve those goals Which questions to ask yourself to evaluate whether or not you are doing the right things for your business Why timing matters and why it’s critical to focus on your strengths (and hire staff to make up for your weaknesses) How to further your own knowledge, learn and improve your skills, and differentiate yourself from your competitors How to register for Colin Sprake’s upcoming two-hour speaking events or his three-day event in Toronto Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com  

David plays for real. A former Consulting Actuary to Fortune 100 companies – such as Sony Music, Procter & Gamble, and Exxon – David left his cushy Park Avenue job 20 years ago to explore both the outer world, and his own inner world. David says: “When you’re 10,000 feet ABOVE the Himalayas hanging from a piece of cloth, you see life differently.” From his unique vantage point, David has now coached thousands of hours spanning 20 years and 12 countries around the globe. At the individual level, he helps high performing entrepreneurs, executives and leaders to Play for Real – in their own growth, in their relationships, and at work. By integrating the principles of Real Truth, Real Daring, and Real Caring, they become the leaders they themselves would follow. At the corporate level, he helps companies to improve performance and retention. “Play for Real” is something we all get to define for ourselves. To David, it means living with even more truth, more daring, and more caring than he ever has before. The real question is….what will “Play for Real” mean to you? Even at your level of success, are you lacking one or more of the following: 1) A clear, compelling vision 2) A clear, practical plan 3) The focus and discipline to swiftly implement the plan 4) A clear understanding of who you truly are, and who you wish to become? What you’ll learn about in this episode: How David’s career started with corporate work in New York, and why he evolved his work to help business leaders create and strengthen connections Why it is important to create deep connections, and why the three components are truth, daring, and caring Why it is difficult to let go of your secrets and get to your own truth, and how to overcome that challenge Why being daring means having the courage to take risks and ask for what you want, and why it can benefit your self-esteem How David began making courageous propositions like pitching Jack Canfield to do a book together Why knowing your truth and having the daring to share your truth can help you like yourself better Why caring, for yourself and for the people in your life, is a source of strength and not a weakness What lessons David wishes he had learned earlier in his life that he feels would have benefited him How David defines “caring” versus “people-pleasing”, and why the distinction is important How to contact David Wood: Website: www.playforreal.life

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why the things that are easy and the things that you like doing aren't necessarily the RIGHT things to be focused on Why holidays should be a time for celebration with your loved ones and not commercialization Why you should be reaching out to your family members and telling them you love them every single day Why telling your loved ones "I'm too busy" is no different than saying "you're not a priority to me" How to set appropriate goals and focus on the activities that will help you achieve those goals Which questions to ask yourself to evaluate whether or not you are doing the right things for your business Why timing matters and why it's critical to focus on your strengths (and hire staff to make up for your weaknesses) How to further your own knowledge, learn and improve your skills, and differentiate yourself from your competitors How to register for Colin Sprake's upcoming two-hour speaking events or his three-day event in Toronto Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com  

This phrase pretty much sums up Simon. In search of a new career, at the ripe age of 19, full of ambition, hope and enthusiasm, Simon headed to Calgary, where business was booming.   Within a month he was hired by a national insurance company. Three years later, his self-employed father passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, without a strategy, a plan or insurance for his wife and 12 children.   It was extremely tough for his mother. He watched her lose their dream home, and when she was about to move into a mobile home for the rest of her life, Simon stepped in.   He moved back to the coast and his mom lived with Simon and his family for many years until she passed away in her 80’s. Simon has seen first-hand the results caused without pre-planning. He has made it his life’s mission to help business owners protect themselves and their families and enhance their overall success.  This is where his aspiration comes from. Simon is a realist with an unshakable positive outlook on life.  He’s a sponge for learning valuable information and is compelled to share it.  He’s driven to illustrate to clients that by implementing some simple yet extremely effective strategies that can be used the right way, they can protect their family and greatly enhance their wealth. Simon and his family have adopted a fit-for-life mindset by making healthy lifestyle choices, staying active and is on track to run 1,000 km this year.  Simon’s extracurricular activities also include tennis, squash, biking, golfing, swimming, bocce and in the evenings he loves the social aspects of playing cards and board games.  When not out and about strolling the beaches of White Rock on summer weekends with his wife Sande and sons, Trevor and Brodie, Simon can be found grilling at the BBQ. Simon’s in-depth understanding of how business owners can drive wealth by structuring themselves correctly really sets him apart.   He sees nothing but a bright future and believes that if we are well informed, we’ll make wiser and healthier choices to enhance all areas of our lives. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Simon's work as a corporate wealth advisor for CanTrust Financial Services is focused on reducing expenses and creating wealth Why Simon directed his career focus toward wealth-building due to a devastating personal family loss Why the Canadian "disposition of death" tax needs to be prepared for with insurance and estate planning How a corporate tax structure can help your family avoid a crushing tax bill after your death Why Simon believes that insurance is an asset rather than a liability, and why the benefits far outweigh the cost Why it's important to take care of your insurance needs while you're healthy, before you need to rely on insurance Why the business profits you keep, after taxes, are far more important than the money you make Why it's never too early to start your financial and estate planning, and what steps to take to get started How to reach out to Simon with questions or to get his assistance with your financial planning needs How to get more information and register for Colin Sprake's upcoming speaking engagements and events Additional resources: Website: www.cantrustfinancial.ca Email: simon@cantrustfinancial.ca Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How to join Colin for one of his upcoming two-hour events or his Money Mastery event in Toronto Why it's important to stop thinking about what your clients need and to question whether they want what you have Why you need to do your daily tasks to support your business, even if they are tasks you don't like doing Why the "sexy" things like marketing and advertising are generally just wants, and why the "unsexy" things like business plans and accounting are often needs Why Olympic swimmers do the hard daily work (like spending hours in a pool) to achieve their gold medal wants Why you must go through the pain of doing things you don't like to see the gain of achieving success—after all, no pain no gain! Why Colin's definition of happiness is having the ability to do what he wants, when he wants, with who he wants and with no financial or time constraints How to identify what feeling you are looking for and what steps are necessary to achieve that feeling The importance of having goals to look forward to, pushing you to keep doing the challenging tasks Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com

Martin Rutte is a dynamic international speaker and consultant, is president of Livelihood, a management consulting firm, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. The company’s areas of service include: strategic vision, corporate spirit, performance management, facilitated dialogue, and creative leadership. He is co-author of The New York Times Business Bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work, translated into over 20 languages, with sales over 1.1 million copies. For over 15 years he has been exploring people’s vision for the kind of world they deeply long for – Project Heaven on Earth. He has contributed chapters on Heaven on Earth in: How to Achieve A Heaven on Earth, Seeking the Sacred, and Glimpses of Heaven on Earth. His new book on this subject: Project Heaven on Earth: The 3 simple questions that will help you change the world … easily has just been published. He sees Heaven on Earth as the new story of what it means to be a human and what it means to be Humanity. Martin has worked with many corporations assisting them to expand their outlook and position themselves for the future. In the US he has worked with: Sony Pictures Entertainment, Southern California Edison, Virgin Records, Apple Computer and Marion Merrell Dow. In Canada, he has worked with Esso Petroleum, London Life Insurance and Labatt Breweries. He was the first Canadian to address the Corporate Leadership & Ethics Forum of The Harvard Business School returning for four consecutive years as keynote speaker. He has also twice addressed joint meetings of the American and Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong. Martin’s pioneering work on spirituality in the workplace was featured in an address he gave to The World Bank which was shown in part on the ABC-TV special, Creativity: Touching the Divine. He was a keynote speaker at all six international conferences on spirituality in business in Mexico. Martin was also co-founder and Chair of the Board of the Centre for Spirituality and the Workplace, Sobey School of Business, Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada. He has given talks and workshops globally in: Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, Britain, Spain, The Netherlands, Sweden, Germany & the U.S. Articles on his innovative work have appeared in: The New York Times, The Miami Herald, The Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, Personnel Journal, US News and World Report, The Toronto Star and The Boston Globe. Martin has served as a board member of Money Concepts Canada, Global Family, The Hunger Project Canada, and as a committee member of The Canadian Cancer Society. Martin is also a member of The Transformational Leadership Council and was a recipient of the ‘Excellence in Leadership’ award. He has been happily married to Maida for over 45 years. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Martin is on a purposeful mission to help you find and create your own "heaven on earth" What three questions you can ask yourself to determine what your heaven on earth looks like and how to access it How Martin turned those three questions into seven gateways that people can use to access their heaven on earth How Martin's heaven on earth philosophy came to be, and why he was scared to share it at first Why it's easy to be scared of being judged, and why you should overcome that fear and step into your greatness What heaven on earth looks like in the world of business, and how calmness is one of the keys to finding it Martin shares how businesses of various sizes have worked to create their own heaven on earth Examples of how businesses and organizations around the world have incorporated Martin's heaven on earth philosophy into their work Why the key to finding and creating heaven on earth lies in identifying something simple you can do Why Martin wants to make the concept of "heaven on earth" a normal part of everyday conversations Additional resources: Website: www.projectheavenonearth.com Project Heaven on Earth by Martin Rutte: http://a.co/d/1uDL5BR  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it's critical that your business messaging be clear, concise and tailored to your audience Why "multitasking" isn't an asset, and why it's far better to be laser-focused on one thing at a time How to improve your messaging by offering solutions to problems rather than trying to sell your services Why asking yourself "what can I do to make my client lazier?" is a great way to clarify your messaging How to identify the benefits you can offer your clients and integrate them into your messaging Why you need to "be in love with your numbers" to help you better understand your business and identify opportunities Why great messaging helps improve your relationships with your clients and improve your profitability How understanding your clients and their needs can help you hook them with your messaging Why you need to clearly understand and define the overall benefits of your service in your messaging Additional resources: Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com  

Glenna Cole is a hands-on financial guru whose understanding of solid growth structures is rooted in her Alberta farm upbringing.  For the past decade, she served as CFO of a private enterprise where she helped build, optimize and sell multi-million-dollar companies (in Canada and the US) within the Oil and Gas, Construction,  Waste & Recycling and Agricultural service sectors. Glenna’s natural ability to bridge the gap between field operations and management is enhanced by her education and experience in: Process Optimization Operational and Managerial Financial Reporting Oil & Gas Accounting Public Accounting What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why your business numbers can be "sexy", but only if you're looking at them and understand them Why bookkeepers often focus solely on numbers with the intent of filing taxes, and why they aren't looking at operations numbers What Glenna looks at in the monthly balance sheet to help business owners understand their expenses and profit centers Why you don't have to be an accounting expert to identify problems before they become major issues What important steps Glenna recommends business owners implement to help track their numbers more effectively Why consistency and proper timing are the keys to accurate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Why you can't record revenue until you actually earn it, which is why accruals and deferrals are crucial tracking tools Glenna explains the difference between cash flow and profit & loss (P&L), and why they shouldn't be confused with each other What one piece of advice Glenna would give to business owners who are confused by their financial statements What upcoming topics will be appearing on MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth with Colin Sprake in early 2019 How to contact Glenna Cole: Telephone: (587) 582-1010

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why you have a huge part to play in creating the people that you don't want in your life Why 2019 is the time to look internally for your solutions, rather than looking outside for answers Why you need to remember and live by the words "where you go... there you are" in all your relationships How your mental and emotional baggage follows you no matter where you go, and why you need to change your mindset to get rid of it Why you should be asking yourself "what am I doing to shift myself and my attitude in 2019?" Why stubbornness is the number one reason why most businesses and business owners fail How to observe what super-successful people are doing and copy their methods to find your own success How to register for Colin's upcoming events, including his Business Mastery on January 9-11th in Vancouver What’s coming up for next week's episode of MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth with Colin Sprake Additional resources: Vancouver Business Mastery Registration by Telephone: 1-844-560-5609 Calgary 2-hour Event Registration Website: www.mymmybusiness.com

Jack Canfield is an award-winning speaker and an internationally recognized leader in personal development and peak performance strategies. For over 40 years, he has been teaching entrepreneurs, educators, corporate leaders, and people from all walks of life how to create the life they desire. As the beloved originator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, he’s taught millions of individuals his modernized formulas for success, and now certifies trainers to teach his content and methodology all over the world. Jack is the author and co-author of more than 150 books (66 are bestsellers) with more than 100 million copies in print in 47 languages around the world. His bestselling book, The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be has been hailed as the new self-improvement classic, now containing 67 of the most powerful secrets to success known to mankind. In 2014, SUCCESS magazine named him “One of the Most Influential Leaders in Personal Growth and Achievement.” What you’ll learn about in this episode: How learning new things have been the cornerstone of Jack's life, and why he loves sharing his learning Why quality (and quantity!) of sleep is a crucial component of longevity and health What Jack's top three principles of having a successful and happy life are, and why those particular three are so important Why E + R = O (events + response = outcomes), and why it's our choice of how we respond to things that matter Why affirmations and other positive thoughts can attract success, and why negative thoughts can hold you back How music and movement can help you change your emotional "vibrations" and improve your outlook What Jack's biggest challenges in life were, and how he overcame them with perseverance Why time and perspective can help you see your challenging situations for the blessings they really are Why Jack’s ex-wife taking “everything” ended up saving him an incredible amount of money Additional resources: The Success Principles by Jack Canfield: http://a.co/d/3Tdgwvp Website: www.jackcanfield.com Website: www.trainwithjack.com  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The four things investors care about: how much money you need, how the money is protected, what their ROI will be, and what their exit strategy is Why it's important to clearly explain what you'll use their investment for, and why financing for order fulfillment is the easiest investment to get Why you should secure their investment through personal guarantees or other strategies so that they feel safe investing in you Why you should avoid offering equity in the company, and why 8% interest returns is a good first offer Why providing clarification on how and when investors will get their money back out is an important step Why you should always ask for more time and money than you actually need, and why you should only use an investment for its stated purpose Why it's a mistake to use your operating capital as growth capital, and why investors aren't funding your lifestyle Why you should attend one of Colin's upcoming speaking events and meet Colin in person What plans Colin has for the next few episodes of MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth Why confidence and a one-page summary document are the keys to effectively convincing investors to take a chance on you How to contact Colin Sprake: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess Website: www.mymyourbusiness.com  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it's important to focus on your revenues and revenue-producing activities rather than distractions that don't help your bottom line Why it's significantly harder to find a new client or customer than to do business with a repeat customer Why you have to focus on meeting the needs of your business and doing what's necessary to achieve those needs How keeping yourself open to new relationships and opportunities allows you to expand your own potential Why everything is happening FOR you and not TO you, and why there is an opportunity to be found in everything How to register for one of Colin's upcoming business and speaking events Why it's critical to understand your business and its vulnerabilities and what makes your business fragile Why you can't run a successful and profitable business without knowing and understanding your numbers Why the gifts of kindness and love are the best gifts you can give your loved ones this holiday season Why you should focus on your spending habits in the coming year and make sure you're spending your money wisely Contact Colin Sprake: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Colin's plans for his time in Calgary and Toronto during his upcoming events Why you should be grateful for every single person who has come into your life, regardless of how long they're a part of it Why it's important to understand that everything in your life has happened FOR you, not TO you Why you will continue learning until you have finally accepted the lesson you're meant to learn How to make sure the people in your life feel special, and why gratitude is about more than just saying "thank you" Why you should be thankful for the people in your life like friends and family, who free you to run your business How Colin turns the holiday season into an opportunity to express gratitude and spend time with his family Colin announces an exciting upcoming guest for a future episode of the MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth podcast Why your expressions of gratitude should be personal and tailored to the interests of their recipients How to participate in Colin's upcoming end-of-year events Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake Website: www.sherpacourses.com  

Linda Clemons from Indianapolis, Indiana is the CEO of Sisterpreneur® Inc.  Linda is an award-winning record setting sales producer as well as one of the top sales trainers in the world in the resort/timeshare industry where clients have generated over two billion in sales. A Body Language Expert trained and certified in Analytic Interviewing and Statement Analysis ™ which is a process used to detect deception. Her clients and audiences to include Southwest Airlines, Coca-Cola, Spanx, Publicis, Nielsen, National Urban League, Nestle, MGM, Major League Baseball, Wells Fargo. Leo Burnett Worldwide, US Customs, FBI, Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham and Starwood.  Her client list includes celebrities, executives, politicians, and entrepreneurs. Linda has opened for or shared the stage with such notables as Oprah Winfrey, President Obama, Steve Wozniak co-founder of Apple, Dr. Condoleezza Rice and Mary Jo White former SEC Chair. Awards to include but not limited to: Office Depot National Entrepreneur Award Women of Wealth Top Mentor Award A listing in the United States Congressional Records for community work. Sagamore of the Wabash the highest civilian award given by the governor in the State of Indiana. Memberships-Rotary International National Board member for the National Congress of Black Women Recognized by President Obama for community work What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Linda's Sisterpreneur organization came about, and what role it serves in elevating and developing female entrepreneurs Tips for effectively using non-verbal communication and body language to your advantage when interacting with others Why your non-verbal communication can be sending the wrong message and countering your verbal communication The "TAP" mnemonic, and how it can be used to help control your body language and improve your communication Strategies for speaking in front of an audience and maintaining an open connection with your listeners Which key lessons Linda wishes she had learned earlier in her career as an entrepreneur How to find out more about Linda Clemons and her organization, Sisterpreneur Inc. How to contact Linda Clemons: Website: www.lindaclemons.com  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it's important to reverse-engineer your goals to determine what aspirations are achievable and within your current capabilities Why the timeframe you set for your goals is the only limiting factor in whether or not those goals can be reached How to set yourself up for success in 2019 by understanding what actions need to be taken each day to achieve your goals How breaking down your goals into incremental “micro goals” can assist you in achieving anything at all, from financial success to fitness and weight loss Why tracking your micro goal achievements daily can be a source of motivation, and can help keep you on target for your more long-term goals What exciting topics are coming up for MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth in future episodes How to register for and participate in upcoming live events featuring Colin Sprake Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake  

Rebecca Brettingham-Filice is the owner and artistic director of Dance Extreme Inc. located in London, Ontario, Canada. Teaching and managing the studio since inception in 1997, Rebecca has taught many students. With over 700 students attending the school annually, she is kept busy with her 30+ faculty team. She is a certified instructor with Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of Canada, Chapter #38 where she sits on the board of directors.  Rebecca has adjudicated for a number of dance organizations, competitions and has taught at various workshops throughout Canada and the United States. Rebecca’s students have attended and are currently attending professional schools of dance and theatre in Canada and the United States. A number of Rebecca’s students are currently working professionally and are involved in dance instruction.  In 2012, Dance Extreme was honoured to perform at the Summer Olympics in London, UK. Rebecca joined Make Your Mark with the first group of students in April 2016 and part of the first Ontario Kap-it groups. In December 2017, Rebecca joined the Make Your Mark team as a Kap-it Facilitator in Ontario. In September 2018, Rebecca launched Business for Dance Studios to assist and educated dance studio owners on becoming more profitable while gaining more time for themselves. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Rebecca decided to start a business as a dance teacher, and how her business has grown exponentially Which mistakes and learning opportunities Rebecca experienced during the rapid growth of her business Why moving into a larger space caused Rebecca unforeseen difficulties and renovation expenses Rebecca's advice for businesses looking to grow, expand and renovate their properties What lessons Rebecca learned growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and entering the world of business Why Rebecca believes it's important to continue learning and developing your personal growth as a business professional Why open-mindedness and a willingness to experiment are crucial for helping your business stand out from the competition Which key things have helped Rebecca find success in her entrepreneurial journey What plans Rebecca has for the future development of her dance studio business How to contact Rebecca Brettingham-Filice:   Email: info@danceextreme.com Website: www.danceextreme.com  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why it's important to clearly define and understand your short-term and long-term goals as well as what is driving you Why your "subconscious GPS" will always reroute you toward success as long as you know where you want to go How positive energy and positive thoughts can help you achieve your goals, but negative energy can become a roadblock to success Colin’s favorite process used at MYM to refocus your negative "I can't" thoughts into a positive "I can" direction Why everything we say and think has a vibrational energy that draws "good vibes" or "bad vibes" How utilizing the Law of Attraction has greatly benefitted Make Your Mark and drawn in success How to use "contrast statements" and "clarity statements" to effectively change your mindset Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake Additional resources: Website: www.my1pageplan.com Website: www.knowledgeactionprofit.com (Enter Code: 101)  

Eric Edmeades is an internationally recognized business speaker, film producer, and serial entrepreneur. Eric’s varied business background includes mobile computing, medical simulation, augmented reality gaming, 3D camera engineering, and Hollywood special effects. Eric is also the founder of WildFit and the creator of both Inception Marketing™ and Business Freedom™ -- a business ownership methodology that empowers you to own a business that doesn’t own you. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Eric's career journey from working in Hollywood special effects to becoming an expert in helping others be their personal and professional best What three things Eric wishes he had known earlier on in his entrepreneurial career How Eric lost all his money in a failed investment but was able to bounce back and thrive Why many entrepreneurs have difficulty delegating and trusting their staff to get things done How to redefine your emotional attitudes to find personal significance in new ways Why "duplicating" yourself prevents your staff from excelling in their roles Why being a business owner and being self-employed are very different things with different mindsets Why you should be be building your business to be able to run independently without you Why having a positive attitude every day is critical for setting the emotional tone of your company How to contact Eric: Website: www.businessfreedom.com Website: www.getwildfit.com Website: www.eric.ee  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why understanding your cash flow is one of the most important pieces of financial information you can have Why you need to examine whether your products and services are truly profitable after costs and expenses How to better understand your cash flow by evaluating your expenses and predicting your revenue What equation you should use to determine your profitability and how to make decisions around the results How to use your revenue history month-over-month to determine future profits and growth How to get access to download a free example one-page business plan and cash flow predictor tool Why a cash flow predictor can be a powerful tool to understand whether a project will be profitable before committing to it Examples of how a cash flow predictor have helped others make smart business decisions What exciting topic the next episode of MYM Your Business: The Brutal Truth has in store for you Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake Additional resources: Website: www.my1pageplan.com Website: www.knowledgeactionprofit.com (Enter Code: 101)  

Dave has owned a number of businesses and is a serial entrepreneur. He is the owner of Classroom Ready and has just launched a Math product line into Staples and Indigo. Classroom Ready is a publishing company that sells into schools and stores across Canada. Dave also owns real estate in both Canada and the United States. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Dave made the transition from being a teacher to building a successful career as an entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses Why Dave decided to leave his successful pressure-washing business to focus solely on his publishing business, Classroom Ready How Dave leveraged relationships he had built to begin selling products in big box stores across Canada The importance of diversifying your sales relationships with multiple stores and why it helps minimize your risks Why it is important to find mentors who will give you solid advice and push you to succeed How furthering your own knowledge and education is a cornerstone for building success in your business Why you should focus on your strengths and hire staff that can help compensate for your weaknesses Why your first step as an entrepreneur should be to cash-flow your business to ensure its long-term stability Why the simple, committed daily tasks you complete are the key to growing your business at the correct pace Ways to contact Dave:   Website: www.classroomready.com Email: info@classroomready.com  

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why you really should make sure you attend Money Mastery or Business Mastery The reason Business Mastery is no longer a free event Why it’s actually an advantage sometimes when you don’t see the end, and what tends to happen when you’re always looking at the end Great analogies to help you understand why “running in the dark” is an advantage that can help you succeed and take on obstacles How always seeing the end of the road can cause analysis paralysis A story explaining why you need to get used to falling over and making mistakes The story about the time Colin accidentally went down a double black diamond and what he learned from the experience Handicaps we tend to give ourselves when we can see the whole road ahead of us What can happen when you just take the first step off the metaphorical cliff People Colin keeps pictures of in his office to inspire him to be better The difference between great entrepreneurs and people who don’t succeed What you do need to watch out for when you do “run in the dark” Different areas of your life to take that first step in How your perspective changes once you’re at the top The importance of knowing your goal but not letting it overwhelm you Focusing on what you can do, not what you can’t How to increase your chances of success in business Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake

Teresa de Grosbois is a 4x Bestselling Author and an International Speaker sought by entrepreneurs and large corporations wanting to better understand how local word of mouth can suddenly turn into an epidemic. Specializing in the topics of influence and success, Teresa has a proven track-record in understanding word of mouth epidemics having taken three books to best-seller status in only 8 months. Her book Mass Influence hit #1 international bestseller status in North America and Europe on the same day it launched. Teresa teaches business and marketing courses around the globe. As the Chair of the Evolutionary Business Council, Teresa leads an international, invitation-only council of speakers. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The goal of the Evolutionary Business Council, which Teresa is a part of Key principles of influence to improve networking in the marketplace How everyone has influence, and how to start thinking about mass influence What it means that the main currency of influence is influence itself Differences between authentic and inauthentic influence The fascinating thing about influence that makes it priceless Who the most influential people at a networking event are A mistake many people make when trying to gain mass influence as opposed to one on one networking How to gain influence from a highly influential person The heart of influence and why it might be different than what you think Reasons you should think twice before giving someone your book to read Understanding the etiquette of highly influential people as well as learning to accept constructive criticism from them The path Teresa took to work with influential people and what it was like for Teresa to transition to a completely different field Benefits of just leaning in and getting started when starting something new – why you need to start taking action on your dreams Why you need to make a commitment to yourself before anything else Avoiding the premature ask and when it’s okay to ask for what you really want Why it’s okay to only focus on where you authentically fit in Ways to contact Teresa: Get a free copy of Teresa’s book and other resources: www.massinfluencethebook.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/teresa.degrosbois Facebook: www.facebook.com/EBCouncil

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why stress is completely self-induced, and what steps we can take to avoid stress How to analyze your life to understand where you are causing yourself stress Colin’s strategies for time-management and how they can help reduce stress How to effectively prioritize your To-Do lists to make sure you’re doing the tasks that really matter Why most stress is the result of poor planning, and how planning ahead can stop stress before it begins Why it’s important to reward yourself for your achievements and accomplishments Why perspective is the key to understanding the situation you’re in and preventing it from becoming a source of stress Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com Upcoming free events: www.mymsuccess.com/freeevents Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake

Corbin was born in northern BC and his family settled in the Fraser Valley when he was very young. He spent his formative years learning business and life skills in a hands on practical way from his step-father as part of the family property development business. It was these lessons and skills that has formed Corbin into being the passionate, driven, and dedicated businessman that he is today. Corbin joined Mike’s Computer Shop nearly 10 years ago and has worked to help build, structure, and ultimately catapult the organization from a single stand alone retail store in southern British Columbia, to the distribution powerhouse that it is today, with 5 locations across Canada, over 75 employees, and sales to every corner of North America. Corbin has a passion for business and entrepreneurs, and invests a lot of his time and energy helping businesses achieve success, through both consulting as well as strategic and creative investing. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Corbin’s business, Mike’s Computer Shop got started The future of business today that has a bigger market than before but also bigger competition The vision Mike and Corbin shared that allowed them to expand the business What Corbin has done to stand out against giants like Amazon How to make your next dollar more profitable than the last Using advancements in technology to your advantage Two components to help build momentum in your business The power of making an investment in people What Corbin would have done differently in growing his business if he could go back How trusting your gut can pay off Learning to let go and delegate tasks Reasons forming a good leadership team is essential Having a good culture within your company When to start instilling core values to improve the culture in your company Integrating new employees into the company A big challenge companies face from the inside Business advice Corbin wishes he learned sooner Why being right and being successful aren’t always mutually possible Not sweating the small stuff and focusing on improving instead Ways to contact Corbin: Mike’s Computer Shop: www.mikescomputershop.com YouTube: MCS Tech Email: corbin@mikescomputershop.com

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The 12 Beats of Building a Powerful, Successful Business Why success doesn’t hinge on wanting to make money How a “freedom plan” supersedes a “business plan” Why creating a “vivid vision” for your organization is the key to hiring the best talent How organizational core values help shape your own corporate culture How honestly answering “What’s working?”, “What’s not working?”, and “What’s missing?” holds the key to getting to the next level of your industry If you’re going to get ahead, you have to listen to what takes place The importance of giving out gratitude What a destiny profile is and why you should have one Why identifying days of the week for specific focuses can help your entire team be more productive Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake

Nick Psaila lives and breathes success as the leader of the worldwide phenomenon: The UPology Movement. Based on his groundbreaking book, UPology: “How to get UP and Stay UP from a Life or Business Beating”, Nick helps entrepreneurs remove the often invisible hurdles in the way of success. As a public speaker Nick is a “powerhouse” of energy, knowledge, and compassion and his ability to entertain, educate, and inspire has him sought after by leading companies worldwide. He is also regularly media featured – CHANNEL 9 Mornings, CHANNEL 7, Today Tonight, and ABC. He is the founder of one of the top touring companies in Australia and the creator of the Business Reinvention Roadshow where he shows businesses how to use his signature 5 T’s to business and marketing Reinvention. He teaches how to dominate your industry, transform stagnant businesses into profit machines, get the right systems and create more time growing your business and so much more. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The importance of timing with respect to gathering team members The pitfalls of considering success rates versus actual success How to determine the capability of a team The “cross pollination of jobs,” as well as the intricacies of cross-job responsibilities and how they can reduce a platform’s growth The steps of effective team-building, which covers the on-boarding process, the education process and the culture-building process How to handle the big competing commitments of business The scarcity mentality, and how it can be more harmful than helpful How to avoid being the “hobbyist zombie,” or someone who spreads themselves too thin—lacking the vital excitement needed to promote effective strategies and a healthy work mentality The future of metrics, and how science is constantly changing the way businesses rely on mathematics to garner success The importance of education to the foundation of all business Ways to contact Nick: Facebook: www.facebook.com/NickPsailaInternational LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nickpsaila Website: nickpsaila.com

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The importance of refreshing yourself on a monthly or even quarterly basis and why it’s so important to take that time especially if you’re having difficulty staying focused for eight hours a day Small daily things you can do to give your mind a break so you can refocus on your business by freeing your mind and freeing up that mental space Gratitude and the role it plays in success Colin’s take on building amazing winning teams that help you make your mark and take your business to the next level by building your team Why it’s important to have a team if you want to move beyond the role of a solo entrepreneur The things building a team allows you to do like taking vacations or spending time with your family without your business coming to an absolute standstill How you attract what you’re focused on at the moment and why that matters when you’re building a team for your business Why Colin believes building great teams is like building great relationships Knowing your worth in terms of dollars per hour and delegating tasks that are below that price point Why you don’t have to hire someone full time from the start The power of leveraging your time which frees you up to be more creative with your business when you’re not bogged down with the details of operating a business Making your employees feel treasured Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake

Dustin Knapp is the General Manager of The Wickertree – Home & Patio – a business his family has owned and has grown in Langley over the past 15 years. Dustin has been involved with the family furniture business for of this time in one capacity or another as he completed his undergraduate studies at Simon Fraser University. While he holds degrees in Criminology & Psychology he found the allure of marketing, sales and working with people on a daily basis to be an exciting challenge worth tackling. He took on leadership roles within the company and has worked closely with his parents, Frank & Laura, as the business continued to grow; particularly over the past several years. Dustin met Colin Sprake in 2012 and subsequently completed all of the Make Your Mark courses and continues to be involved with Kap-It Success – a board of director’s style group that is facilitated by Colin himself. Dustin and Colin co-authored a Best-Selling book in 2015 called “Entrepreneur Success Stories.” When not working at the business or engaging with the community, Dustin can be found riding Arabian and Saddlebred horses, traveling or reading! What you’ll learn about in this episode: What Dustin learned about business from his family at a young age – and how that affected his own plans for his future in unique ways Why retirement doesn’t always mean not working and why sometimes, it just means starting a new job and finding new challenges! Dustin’s broad education with a focus on security and how this has helped him make the right business management decisions Why it’s very important to find the right people with the specialties that you don’t have, and get them on your team (or at least establish a service relationship) and why this is often worth paying more for Working with your family and making high-level business decisions together: why this comes with its own challenges, including generational experience gaps and good old-fashioned family dynamics Some of the more curious ins and outs of selling business-focused furniture, including what kind of relationships you need with vendors and the interesting things you end up spending money on Marketing higher-end products, and making choices about how to focus on higher or lower end products at your store, based on the results that you see Why sometimes, convincing your superiors and peers to spend more money can be very challenging and why it’s important to have plenty of facts on your side! Recognizing the times where you have to set feelings aside in business Recognizing that, even in a family business, things can and should change over time and why this is the first step to success. Ways to contact Dustin: Website: www.thewickertreelangley.com

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why, sometimes, a long-term commitment is important, because it helps you learn how to be accountable to your employees, audience, and customers – and build healthy habits! Using an early morning routine to help clear your mind and give you the necessary vision to make important decisions throughout the day Starting your day off right so you are ready to keep to your commitments through meditation, exercise, healthy eating, or, of course, a combination of them all Why it’s important to look back, recognize your own successes, and make time to celebrate your victories and congratulate (and reward) your team Why without looking back and taking time to celebrate, it’s easy to keep pressing toward goals that are always out of reach, which can be very disheartening Remembering that you will get tired sometimes – very tired! – but that’s okay, and pressing on remains important (as long you remember to take some time to celebrate) Why mentorship remains important for business owners and why you must try to make time for a mentor relationship or look for several business leaders you can at least count on to answer your questions honestly. Why it’s smart to find trustworthy business associates and friends who have specialties that are different from yours so you can share your advice and fill in knowledge gaps that you may have Never choosing mentors or associates lightly and why you must do your research, consider their location, their future plans, and how your relationship would work More about Colin’s successful year, upcoming plans, and more about how to be a success in your business without sacrificing your personal life! Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com The next live free event: www.mymsuccess.com/live-events Facebook: www.facebook.com/MYMsuccess LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake

Honored with the Distinguished Mentor Award from the Business Expert Forum at the Harvard Faculty Club, recipient of the coveted eWomenNetwork Foundation Champion award for her generous fundraising, and ranked on the prestigious Inc. 500/5000 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies for 2 years in a row, Lisa Sasevich “The Queen of Sales Conversion” teaches experts who are making a difference how to get their message out and enjoy massive results, without being “salesy.” After 25 years of winning Top Sales Awards and training senior executives at companies like Pfizer and Hewlett-Packard, she left corporate America and put her skills to the test as an entrepreneur delivering high-impact sales-closing strategies for turbo-charging entrepreneurs and small business owners to great profits. In just a few short years, Lisa created a multi-million dollar home-based business with two toddlers in tow. Lisa really is the undisputed expert on how to make BIG money doing what you love! What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Lisa transitioned from corporate to entrepreneurial life — which wasn’t exactly a leap from one to the other How to identify what it is you are meant to do by asking yourself, “What do people like to pick my brain about?” The gifts that we need to unwrap that contain our personal keys to success Two nuggets of information you can do immediately after the show to start moving your sales job into a successful direction Getting clear on the offer but figuring out exactly what your offering to others is and why that offer is irresistible Deliver what you offer by figuring out exactly how to grab the client’s attention and transforming them via the experience One of the biggest mistakes people make in sales: leaving out or forgetting about the “limiter” Clear examples of what limiters are and how they work to help build your success at sales The three key things Lisa Sasevich wish she knew first so that she could have built a $100,000,000 business sooner Ways to contact Lisa: Website: www.lisasasevich.com Twitter: @LisaSasevich Facebook: www.facebook.com/LisaSasevich LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisasasevich

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What branding is all about and what it means for small businesses and small business owners (hint: it’s not about graphic design) Why branding comes before marketing Why marketing must be measured, and if you’re not doing this, then it’s not marketing Why branding is about your differences and marketing is about getting people to notice and find those differences appealing “Me Too” and “Me Only”: what these types of brands are and which one you want your brand to be Three questions to ask to nurture a “Me Only” business in your market space and clear steps on how to consider these questions and act on the answers you find Understanding what’s working in your market space and what’s missing Ways to contact Colin: Website: www.mymsuccess.com Twitter: @ColinSprake Facebook: www.facebook.com/ColinSprake LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/today/author/colinsprake YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ABfVCygdG0evgnu2f6JZw Instagram: @colinsprake

Natalie Uroda was born in Toronto, Canada into a family that immigrated from Croatia only two years prior to her birth. Today, within her own practice, she works with people to understand that the knowing of what one wants – your dreams and desires – and of who one is, and not who you are supposed to be, is the most valuable thing that you will ever have. Without this knowing, life is draining, opportunities are missed, and things feel downright hard. Life Coaching was an all-heart choice for Natalie. Becoming certified as a Core Energy Leadership Coach allows her to help people live in their highest joy and value – their beautiful, unique, joy-blasting value that only radiates to everyone and everything around them. She is blessed to witness transformative choices being made by her clients every day and to watch their happiness soar. She is ever-grateful. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Deciding for yourself what your own destination is and not allowing others to dictate it for you Personal stories of suffering, financial fears, and how a change in attitude and mindset helped make all the difference to climb out of that suffering and financial worry Allowing yourself to surrender to the idea that everything is going to be ok and to allow that to work itself out How your business or your career should be an opportunity for you to be able to enjoy life rather than it being a source to let life pass you by How not to fall into the trap like many entrepreneurs do thinking that there is just one way to do something, because that way may not be the most effective or efficient way to do it How having a community can help you bounce ideas off of each other to come up with better, more creative ways to do something The importance of being surrounded by other leaders who have experiences and advice that can help you grow The importance of energy and how it brings perspective and possibilities that lend you opportunities to more energy: you can’t get over the mountain without energy How the combination of energy and intention are the keys to success How learning, learning, learning can provide endless energy, opportunity, and personal growth that creates an environment for success Ways to contact Natalie: Website: www.toruscoaching.com Website: www.lifeelicious.com/natalieuroda.html Twitter: @TORUSCoaching Facebook: www.facebook.com/TORUSCoaching Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJzZxJI3z21LJXYKIOMW6kQ

Colin Sprake is a four-time best-selling author and mentor to well over 50,000 entrepreneurs! Colin has built several different million dollar businesses within 6 months. He has over 30 years of business experience having come from the mining industry to building his own multi-million dollar businesses from the ground up. A dedicated teacher, Colin is the Master Trainer at Make Your Mark Training and Consulting and is devoted to people achieving huge success in their businesses. His purpose is to assist business owners to dramatically improve the number of businesses that succeed. After all, failing businesses affect us all in negative ways. Using decades of business experience, Colin speaks and trains on a wide variety of topics for corporations, organizations & associations. Colin Sprake is all about delivering what is required to achieve the desired result and holding you accountable for your own success. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How the power of perception can determine one’s ability to succeed in life and how by looking at things differently, a person can revise, recreate and reimagine their potential Why responsibility can be limiting and why it’s important to not take yourself out of “the game,” limiting yourself because of the burden of success How perception is a reality not only for business owners but for customers Why it’s important to redefine the perceived amount of energy needed to complete a task How to redefine our challenges, creating achievable goals How using different words can change your hard-wiring, eliminating tough-to-see challenges in order to change your results (and how this practice is especially useful in interpersonal relationships) The importance of understanding how challenges make us stronger The different aspects of positive energy, how it affects our everyday life, the power of endorphins, body language, and the surprising power of excitement Why it’s important to ask the question, “Where is my energy?” with every situation Colin’s personal methodology for using positive energy to grow a business Ways to contact Colin: Twitter: @colinsprake LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/colinsprake Website: www.mymsuccess.com