Prosper Now! – Tracy O’Brien

Karen Phillip, author of Who Runs Your House – Your Kids or You?, joins me to discuss how you can get more time and freedom in your day while gaining cooperative kids who are competent and a joy to have around. Parenting is one of the toughest and most important jobs on the planet, and Karen has the information you … Read more about this episode...

How do you keep your financial head when everyone around you is losing theirs and giving in to panic? How do you thrive in any economy? My guest today maintains that this is NOT the impossible dream. You just need to know how to do it – and she can show you how to get the skills to make this … Read more about this episode...

If there’s a restlessness inside, a rattling that says you were meant for more, you’re going to find some answers today as we explore what it means to reinvent your life. You are NOT condemned to live a life of less than, of burying who you really are inside. Join me and Steve Olsher, author of What is Your WHAT? … Read more about this episode...

No money? No experience? No hope, right? Maybe not. Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey were in that same boat, and went on to create America’s #1 wine brand, Barefoot Wine. Bonnie joins us today to share how their complete lack of any conventional means for success actually contributed to their success, and how it can also lead to yours. Whole … Read more about this episode...

Let’s face it – we all desire to have that deep love connection that makes life so satisfying and worthwhile. But in today’s busy world, where do you find the time or energy? Dating Coach Ronnie Ryan of Never Too Late is here today to show us how to uncover the things that could be holding you back from that … Read more about this episode...

How do you maximize today’s social media in order to really bring your gift or business to the world? How do you get past the gatekeepers to connect with the decision makers who can help you further your career or business and change your financial picture in 2014? Ira Rosen of Mojo Video Marketing is a master at connecting you … Read more about this episode...

Complications, confusion, and chaos, oh my! Is this your life…the endless struggle to stay on top of the endless tasks and overflowing email inbox? I have heard your pain and I’ve brought some help! Strategic Action Mentor Lisa Rehurek, aka Miss Simplicity, is here today to help us to gain control and some measure of peace in our lives. Join … Read more about this episode...

You don’t want to have to go out and get a job…you want to be there for your kids. Maybe you already have a job, but want that second income, but with greater freedom than a second job would give you. It’s time to start your own business, but how do you do this and make sure it won’t wind … Read more about this episode...

Betty Clarke-Saffell has been there, done that and found love at last. She and her husband should never have met – different cultures and races, different areas of the country. She captured her story in her book Joined by God: The Challenges of an Interracial Marriage and she’s here to share 5 practical tips for how you, too, can beat … Read more about this episode...

You know you waaant it! You want that new job or promotion, you want to start that new business or grow the one you have. You want to get to know that guy or gal, you want to have vibrant health and loving relationships. But to make those a reality in your life, you need 3 things, and one of … Read more about this episode...

We all want to get what we want, but unless you’re a sociopath, you want to be able to do that with integrity, without using or manipulating. Exactly how does that work? How do we get the sale, get our kids to do what we want them to do, successfully put our new idea across at the next board meeting?… Read more about this episode...

Feeling a little “like butter spread over too much bread” as Bilbo Baggins said? And when you’re stretched and stressed, it plays havoc on the home front. Your kids can sense when you’re not on your game, and that’s when they press the advantage. If you’re too tired to cope, things can go downhill. So how do you raise happy, … Read more about this episode...

Self-promotion. Does the very thought leave you feeling a little arrogant or uncomfortable? Does it make you feel like a taker? You’re not alone, and that is a huge stumbling block to greater success. What if you could change that by creating a win-win situation where you get what you want while helping others get what they want at the … Read more about this episode...

Could actually writing that story or book that’s been rattling around inside of you make a difference in your career and your life? Could it be the start of something amazing, making you the sought after expert? Have you ever wanted to see your book made into a movie? That may all sound like a pipe dream, but Robert Hammond, … Read more about this episode...

Getting tired of the dog eat dog world? Maybe you’ve noticed that you feel crappy inside when you use that broken philosophy. It’s tough to succeed when you’re doing and believing things that just don’t sit well with your conscience. But that’s life in the real world, right? What if it doesn’t have to be that way? What if you … Read more about this episode...

Ever been going on down the road of life and had some disaster or other completely knock you on your butt? You feel like you’ve been hit by a truck and you wonder what on earth you did to deserve this. Kit Summers, author of Your Brain, second book in his Beyond Your Potential series, knows exactly how you feel. … Read more about this episode...

Wondering how to figure out solutions to your problems and ways to make your dreams a reality? It’s really simple. It’s Just 2 Choices, says former F-16 and current airline pilot Rico Racosky. Just 2 Choices is the book he wrote that really clarifies his easy process for solving your problems and making your life so much easier. Join us … Read more about this episode...

We all know that we need various investments in our portfolios. We’ve heard that gold is a great investment. But how do you do it safely? How do you step into the metals market and not wind up dealing with a boiler room as I did a few years ago, and wind up losing your investment? Frank Miller of American … Read more about this episode...

If you haven’t been blessed with a mind that is naturally organized, or been taught the skills to be organized, many of us struggle along each day with this nagging panic below the surface. But David Allen, author of Getting Things Done, says it doesn’t have to be that way. He has a fantastic system for freeing your mind … Read more about this episode...

You’ve got gifts and knowledge to share, but you just don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re out of work and need a way to showcase what you can do. Perhaps you’re retired – why let all this wisdom rust away? The world needs what you have to share and you need a place to share it. Enter Curtis Williams … Read more about this episode...

Mark Satterfield, owner of Gentle Rain Marketing, joins us to show you and me how to have influence through the use of unique sales stories. This is a valuable tool you can pull out whenever you need to persuade or put your point across and influence the outcome – at work or at home! You’ll also get a chance for … Read more about this episode...

Greta Sesheta has walked this road as well. She’s an actress, minister and university educator and creator of Calling in the Circle: Peace and Power Through Prayer and Meditation, and she’s suffered from debilitating anxiety in the past. Join us to find out how you can increase your joy and freedom by nipping anxiety in the bud before it … Read more about this episode...

  You know you need to take better care of yourself. You know you need to workout. But honestly, there’s so much going on. Your to do list is massive, you’ve got family and commitments and work and errands and and and and. But we’re not getting any younger, and if we want to maintain some modicum of health, we’ve … Read more about this episode...

I’m sure you have life insurance, disability insurance, home insurance, car insurance…but what about happiness insurance? I thought that was odd when I first heard it, but then it hit home. Why do we spend so much focused on many things we may never need, but don’t invest in our own happiness? Rami Lazarescu is with us today to talk … Read more about this episode...

It’s said that stress is the silent killer – but what’s behind it? What is often the root cause? Fear. Not necessarily the gut clenching, stomach twisting, clammy palms and dry mouth variety, but the underground fear that we’ve become so accustomed to that we don’t even realize it’s there anymore. But it’s still deadly even if it’s silent. We’ll … Read more about this episode...

You’ve got the tech skills, but without this crucial piece you could still be left by the wayside. The best programmer on the planet will be passed over for someone who can not just make the computer sing and dance, but can also effectively communicate with those around them. Eric Culverson is not only an engineer and recovering nerd. He’s … Read more about this episode...

We’ve all been taught to play nice in the sandbox of life. Be kind. Talk nice. Flush. Share. But somewhere along the way, we lost sight of a crucial element to success – balanced selfishness. Those of us who have given till we’re ready to drop desperately need the message Jenenne Macklin is joining me with today. She’s a coach, … Read more about this episode...

You may be a high school dropout or concerned about your kid who’s headed that way, wondering if there’s hope for the future. Maybe you feel physically unable to accomplish your dreams and goals. Would it help you to know that you’re not alone in this, and you could actually use those things to your advantage in the workplace and … Read more about this episode...

Yeah, you read that right. Amazon Head hunters taught today’s guest how to be a better person and have great leadership skills! Dr. Joni Carley has travelled the world to learn how different cultures address leadership issues, she’s addressed the UN, written a couple of books including Stepping Stones to Success, and now she’s bringing that plethora of wisdom … Read more about this episode...

So many demands, so little time. There’s so much to do that something has to be last in line. Unfortunately, most of us make the decision that it will be us. Our needs, our health, our nurturing can be seen as expendable. We’re tough, we can take it! Yeah. That only lasts for so long. That philosophy almost killed me, … Read more about this episode...

Have you ever felt like there’s a steam roller called your to do list nipping at your heels? Are you tired of the endless clutter, chaos, and confusion? Emails, mail, tasks, work, volunteering, chauffeuring the kids…how do you do it all and keep from burning out? Shari McGuire can show you how to not only deal with many of life’s … Read more about this episode...

Do you ever feel like you’re good nature is being taken advantage of? Do you wonder at times if you can really succeed and still be the warm, loving, person of integrity that you are? Today’s guest will show you how to own your power, be successful in the business world, and still be the kind, considerate person you are … Read more about this episode...

Young people today are entering a work force that is rapidly changing day to day, and they’re getting a lot of advice that seems to conflict with the realities of today’s economy. Many are frustrated and feeling trapped as they try to make their way in the world. They feel unfulfilled and confused about how to have a more satisfying … Read more about this episode...

Owning your own business is both thrilling and terrifying. For most it’s a learn as you go project that is filled with a lot of unknowns. And it’s those unknowns that can make or break you. As an employee in said business, you can really set yourself apart by understanding what my guest today will share, taking it into the … Read more about this episode...

The fear of job or business loss is usually there in the back of our minds, like termites behind the walls of our homes, chewing away at our confidence and peace of mind. The quiet, unending stress takes its toll on our health, career and relationships, doesn’t it? But what if that loss could become the best thing that ever … Read more about this episode...

Have you ever felt frustrated as you’re trying to move ahead in your career, your business, your relationships, and it just seems like it’s 2 steps forward and 3 steps back? Do you ever feel like there’s a hidden force working against you…or even like you’re sabotaging yourself? You just might be. But it doesn’t have to stay that way. … Read more about this episode...

Staleness is death to life, relationships and your business. When things get to be the same old, same old we wind up on a downhill slide that can be hard to stop. Kari Loya, author of My Top 40 at 40: Making the First Half Count, A Modern Man’s Story Collection has some great insights into how you … Read more about this episode...

You know the formula for a successful business – find a need and fill it. But the savvy business owner knows there’s more to it than that. In today’s global economy you need to really stand out from the crowd. But how do you make yourself and your company unique so you can draw those new clients and customers? Jan … Read more about this episode...

Never mind lions and tigers and bears, oh my! In today’s world, it’s websites and media and marketing, oh my!! Navigating all the new ways of doing business can be completely overwhelming for business owners and professionals alike. Did you know that your Klout score (never heard of it before) can actually impact your business and your ability to get … Read more about this episode...

Have you ever felt like somehow you missed the memos on success? Have you ever wondered what the rich are doing that you’re not? The great news is that you can do exactly what they did to become wealthy. Thomas Corley, author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals, is going to show you how … Read more about this episode...

Did you know that your ability to make conversation can actually help you to advance at work – even if yours is a very technical job? Even in fields as technical as engineering, the biggest reason for being let go from a job is not being able to play well in the sandbox with others. Being able to converse easily … Read more about this episode...

You know that confidence is a critical component of success, and yet at times it just seems to desert you. Maybe you’ve realized you have great confidence in one arena, but not so much in another. Best case scenario it just holds you back. But fear that isn’t faced and conquered can be absolutely crippling. If you’ve ever wanted to … Read more about this episode...

It’s all on you. When Kris Miller, the Money Maestro, discovered this sad fact, she went on a mission to provide a great retirement for herself and her clients. She put the answers she found into her book, Ready for Pretirement: 3 Secrets for Safe Money and a Fabulous Future. She’s going to let you in on some … Read more about this episode...

There are so many challenges to running a business…maximizing profits being one of the largest. We can get so caught up in the daily tasks and mountainous to do lists that we can miss the opportunities for greater profits that are right in front of us. For over 20 years Anne Graham has been helping companies turn their businesses around … Read more about this episode...

You’ve been working hard for years. You’ve done the Plan A conventional wisdom thing of getting an education, getting a good job – you did what you were told was the path to the good life. Now you’re not so sure about that. All your hard work isn’t giving you the lifestyle you want, and it sure isn’t providing for … Read more about this episode...

My guest today is a former Fortune 500 executive who understands the unique challenges you face as a leader in the workplace. Linda Oien is the author of “power10:How to Engage People and Get Results” She’s going to share her 30+ years of experience in training leaders and managers to really engage their employees fully, so your workplace … Read more about this episode...