Relationships & Revenue with John Hulen

John talks with Michelle “MACE” Curran — former combat pilot & F-16 fighter pilot, former Thunderbirds demonstration team pilot & lead pilot (2019–2022), author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Upside Down Dreams. Michelle shares her journey of becoming one of the few female combat pilots in the U.S., the story of how she got her call sign “MACE,” finding her true purpose beyond the cockpit and much more! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:16] - Michelle's bio [02:00] - Thunderbirds and Blue Angels [03:42] - Children's books written by Michelle [06:02] - Discovering her purpose by accident [09:48] - What drew Michelle to become a fighter pilot? [11:44] - Transitioning from college to the military [12:55] - The process of becoming a fighter pilot  [15:08] - Deployments and military assignments [19:42] - How Michelle received her Callsign “MACE”  [23:21] - How our pain shapes our purpose [25:06] - Sharing the tough parts, not just the cool fighter pilot stuff [26:33] - Majority of professional speakers are introverts [28:53] - What it was like to join the Thunderbirds [31:13] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “There is power in seeing someone that you can personally relate to doing something that feels big and scary. And I know there are all these women, and all these little girls, watching those shows who rarely saw themselves represented.” “I was willing to overcome another fear, of being a public speaker, and the fear of the judgment of others that comes with really putting yourself out there in the public eye, because I knew I could truly change lives in a positive way.” “I'm going to start showing up more as just me and stop being hyper-vigilant about everything… how I react to jokes people make, and all the things. I'm just going to show up and be me.” “I'm just going to show up and be me, because this is not sustainable, playing dress-up.” “If I didn't talk about the painful parts, it (speeches) would not have the impact that it does, not even a fraction.” “You have to push through the uncomfortable, the anxiety, the scary part, because the rewards are massive.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://macecurran.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran/ https://www.instagram.com/mace_curran/ https://www.facebook.com/macecurran/ https://x.com/mace_curran https://www.youtube.com/@mace_curran5 "The Flipside: How to Invert Your Perspective and Turn Fear into Your Superpower" (https://a.co/d/6zgzEbT) "Upside Down Dreams" (https://a.co/d/5HlDvhl) "What's Your Callsign?" (https://a.co/d/ilF0djX) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Devon Harris. They talk about Devon's life after the army, chasing dreams, and how he used visualization and persistence to achieve his Olympic dreams. He also shares the lessons he learned from sports and personal struggles. In Part 1, Devon shared his journey of becoming an Olympian, how the team trained with no money, sold T-shirts to survive, and made it to the 1988 Winter Olympics. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:20] - How Devon creates special memories with his kids [03:07] - Transitioning from army life to speaker [09:09] - When speaking became Devon's main career focus [10:58] - Devon's favorite speaking niche [12:14] - The role faith plays in Devon's life and career [15:41] - Devon's definition of success [17:25] - #1 daily habit: Visualizing goals [18:33] - Best advice Devon ever received [19:59] - Legacy that Devon wants to leave behind [20:32] - Devon's biggest failure and the lesson learned [24:00] - How Devon invests in personal growth [24:42] - Books Devon is reading  [25:33] - Best way to connect with Devon [27:59] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “You never know what you have until you lose it.” “That was challenging, but you had to start somewhere.” “My mantra is, ‘Keep on pushing,' which suggests that if you got from point A to B, there must be another level.” “You can't stop, and you can't give up. It may look dire now, but you have to do everything that you have to see how it ends, and then you learn to live with the result.” “Are you using your journey to grow, to inspire, to help others?” “The goal cannot be perfection. And because there's no way you can know how this thing is when you're going through it, you have to give your absolute best and let the chips fall where they may.” “Success is sharing that benefit… Whatever we gain is not just for us, it's for the benefit of people we come in contact with.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz (https://a.co/d/hwr63iL) Success Is Not an Accident: Change Your Choices, Change Your Life by Tommy Newberry (https://a.co/d/hiVHVbq) Developing The Leader Within You 2.0 by John C. Maxwell (https://a.co/d/2aReKvY) Wishes Fulfilled by Wayne Dyer (https://a.co/d/9DctI9Q) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://devonharris.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerdevonharris/ https://www.instagram.com/officialdevonharris/ https://www.facebook.com/keeppushing https://x.com/Keeponpushing88 https://www.youtube.com/@KeepOnPushingalways https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdevonharris  "Yes I Can!: The Story of the Jamaican Bobsled Team" (https://a.co/d/5DXhFQb) "Keep on Pushing: Hot Lessons from Cool Runnings"  (https://a.co/d/2Ho7BCY) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Devon Harris, one of the original members of the Jamaican Bobsled Team (which inspired the movie “Cool Runnings”), 3x Olympic bobsledder (1988, 1992, 1998), former Jamaican Army officer, motivational speaker, author, husband, and proud father. He shares his journey from growing up in Jamaica to joining the military, becoming an Olympian, and competing in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:23] - Devon's bio [02:10] - Books written by Devon [03:45] - How Devon got into bobsledding [07:34] - Team selection and early training [09:17] - Funding struggles and the grind behind their Olympic journey [11:28] - Did Devon save any of the original T-shirts they sold? [13:58] - 1988 Winter Olympics experience [17:21] - Real life vs. movie moments [18:52] - Devon's first official bobsled race [21:37] - Why Devon retired from professional bobsledding [26:09] - Devon's marriage and family life [28:12] - Creating memories over buying gifts [29:49] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “Do not let the challenges or the enormity of a task that we may be taking on discourage us.” “I went from being very skeptical to, ‘Oh my God, I don't know how I'm gonna make this team, but I have to make it.'” “Goals are the master skill of life … It's important, not just setting them, but achieving them.” “Sometimes they (spending time with family) were annoying, but I was loving it. It's weird. I don't know how to explain it … just sitting back and watching them chit-chat and laugh, and be loud.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://devonharris.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/keynotespeakerdevonharris/ https://www.instagram.com/officialdevonharris/ https://www.facebook.com/keeppushing https://x.com/Keeponpushing88 https://www.youtube.com/@KeepOnPushingalways "Yes I Can!: The Story of the Jamaican Bobsled Team" (https://a.co/d/5DXhFQb) "Keep on Pushing: Hot Lessons from Cool Runnings"  (https://a.co/d/2Ho7BCY) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Amberly Lago — bestselling author, TEDx speaker, USA Today top speaker, resilience coach, host of the Amberly Lago Show, and founder of the Unstoppable Life Mastermind. Amberly shares her powerful journey of overcoming a horrific accident, multiple surgeries, chronic pain, personal trauma, and how she helps women find joy, purpose, and a platform to share their voices with the world. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:47] - Amberly's bio [01:28] - Amberly's annual Unstoppable Success Summit [05:19] - The Unstoppable Life Mastermind [09:19] - Entrepreneurial spirit of her daughters [15:10] - Advice on making your podcast background special [17:34] - You can't make everyone happy in business [20:25] - Overcoming personal challenges: divorce, abuse, and life-altering accident [22:33] - Amberly's sobriety journey [25:52] - The inspiration behind her book, Joy Through the Journey [30:29] - Describing resilience and how to build more of it [35:51] - “What does this make possible?” [36:19] - How Amberly found purpose while recovering from multiple surgeries [39:20] - John's book is coming soon [41:46] - Impact of Amberly's faith on her business [42:56] - What success means to Amberly [43:11] - Traits of a great leader [45:46] - Book recommendations [46:49] - Best  way to connect with Amberly [49:06] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “I just can't make everybody happy. I have to do what feels right.” “There's magic and transformation when you bring like-minded, passionate people together.” “When you try to appeal to everybody, you actually end up appealing to nobody.” “All those no's I got—some people say rejected—I just say redirected. I always thought, ‘Well, that's okay, that's one more no to get me closer to that yes.'” “What's meant for us will always come to us.” “Why would I get a job making minimum wage like my friends, when I can literally make $600 in a day doing my own business?” “Create a life that you don't want to escape from.” “No is actually one of the best things you can hear—and that is counterintuitive. The more no's you get, the closer you get to the right yeses—the people you need to be investing in and spending time with. What you don't want is that kind of half-hearted ‘Yeah, okay' from someone, and you end up investing a lot of time, and it ends up being a waste for you.” “Being resilient is definitely not bouncing back. It's choosing to move forward with courage so you can have a life filled with laughter and love and joy. And it's getting up again and being unstoppable.” “When you shift your mindset with gratitude, it is alchemy. It really gets you focused on what you can do instead of what you can't do. And it allows you to be in acceptance of where you are, who you are, and where you are on your journey.” “Grit when you're working hard is good, but grit without connection is resistance. It's clawing your way to the top. It's hitting roadblocks, or it's burnout. But grit with connection—that's where we really find resilience.” “When you have a why, you can get through any how.” “I focused on the fact that they said I had a chance. There's a 1% chance to save my leg. And so that's what I'm going to focus on.” “A good leader is a good listener. They have compassion. They're willing to share their struggles. They're willing to walk alongside their team.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul by Jon Gordon (https://a.co/d/5twkXz7) The Happy Hustle Version 2.0 by Cary Jack (https://a.co/d/3wgkRcw) The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz & Janet Mills (https://a.co/d/3fk3uHM) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://amberlylago.com/ https://amberlylago.com/podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlylago/ https://www.facebook.com/amberly.lago/ https://x.com/AmberlyLago https://www.youtube.com/@AmberlyLagoMotivation The Pace of Pain - TEDxBerkeley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3gEfdAcO_8) True Grit and Grace: Turning Tragedy into Triumph (https://a.co/d/gKdsjVp) Joy Through the Journey: Shift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience Through Life's Ups and Downs (https://a.co/d/gOiq4Sj) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Devin Sizemore. They talk about taking time off as an entrepreneur and building a life that includes vacations and family time. Devin also shares how he uses strategic time blocking to make space for both work and family and explains why putting family time on the calendar is just as important as booking a client meeting.  In Part 1, the two discussed building powerful business networks and generating quality referrals. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The red car analogy [01:57] - How Million Dollar Author helps people write books [05:11] - Taking vacations as a business owner [11:22] - Impact of Devin's faith on his business [14:17] - How Devin nurtures his significant relationships [17:31] - Putting family time on the calendar [20:11] - You don't need an excuse to rest [21:38] - How John protects his calendar [23:41] - The dash — the time between birth and death [25:31] - Devin's Top daily habits  [26:45] - Traits of a great leader [28:06] - How Devin invests in his growth [29:15] - Best way to connect with Devin [33:08] - Recommendations for leadership books [37:48] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “The business will be there tomorrow. You only get one chance to watch your kids grow up.” “If you're not running a business that is aligned with your values, that is a horrific place to be.” “If you can't step away, what do you have?” (If your business falls apart when you take a break, then you don't really have a solid business.) “You don't need to make an excuse for prioritizing yourself or your family.” “If you're distracted at home, it will decimate the work.” “The fun part about a book is, it becomes a tool. This tool can live forever.” “I want to surround myself with people who are infinitely better than me at everything, and then I want to do nothing to hold them back.” “Leadership is running so hard, so fast, with such a clear vision that everyone knows who they're following and where to follow.” “Treat your family like a client, too.” “You only get one chance to do a lot of these things (family moments), so make sure that they're higher on your priority list.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz (https://a.co/d/iqS5Gdl) Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (https://a.co/d/7uvBRqG) and Fourth Wing 3-Book Series (https://a.co/d/cbIVN0B) Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player by Pia Nilsson, Lynn Marriott, Ron Sirak (https://a.co/d/glRjYXn) Three Feet from Gold: Turn Your Obstacles into Opportunities! by Sharon Lechter & Greg Reid (https://a.co/d/7yddGbx) The Connector's Way: A Story About Building Business One Relationship at a Time by Patrick Galvin (https://a.co/d/d7sKvtd) Leading to the One: Creating Cultures of Clarity Where People Are Engaged, Developed and Fulfilled by Nikki McLeod and Bob Borchert (https://a.co/d/2aEGQhY) The Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/bMU57ZA) The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading with Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/9UgGVtE) The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/2bqTtz5) Visit https://devinsizemore.com/book-recommendations/ for extensive book recommendations Listen to Heather Younger on this podcast: Episode 139: The Art of Active Listening with Heather Younger  Episode 251: The Art of Self-Leadership with Heather Younger  USEFUL RESOURCES: https://devinsizemore.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpsizemore/ https://www.instagram.com/dpsizemore/ https://www.facebook.com/dpsizemore https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOKSsJYXZUu1iJSNlfZmJA Connection Expansion: You are One Connection Away from Massive Success in Your Life and Business (https://a.co/d/2GdmheB)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Devin Sizemore — business strategist, serial entrepreneur, connection expert, thought partner for business owners, and author of Connection Expansion: You are One Connection Away from Massive Success in Your Life and Business. Devin shares the concept of The Connection Expansion System that helps people build million-dollar networks. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Devin's bio [02:48] - John's reason for writing his book [07:30] - Devin's backstory and business journey [09:25] - Being a practical visionary leader [10:40] - The Connection Expansion System [11:41] - The referral dilemma [14:17] - How smart realtors create a trusted network [20:43] - Discovering your ideal client [23:21] - The importance of knowing your ideal client [25:41] - The 3 C's and 3 I's Framework [28:15] - Customers vs. Clients [29:44] - Nurturing relationships with your clients [31:58] - Success isn't just about money [33:32] - Why Devin opened a cat cafe [38:21] - Making $27,000 in their first month NOTABLE QUOTES: “The only person who wins in a divorce is the attorney.” “You never know what anyone's going through.” “If you really want to learn from something difficult, you have to be willing to walk through it. If you're not willing to walk through it and learn from it, it goes from failing to failure.” “You're gonna make it. It's great. You're going to learn from it. It sucks today — and that's totally fine.” “Most of the leaders that I know have ‘visionary' as their primary trait. They can dream big dreams, but they have no clue how to make them happen. They hate details, and I gently remind them that when it comes to vision, without the details, your vision doesn't happen. Just remember that. It's important because details matter.” “You are one connection away from massive success in your life and business.” “Clarity leads to competence. Competence leads to confidence. Confidence leads to influence. Influence leads to impact. And impact leads to income.” “How do we nurture a relationship long term? If you can figure that out, you will unlock so much revenue and so much potential in your business.” “Allow your customer, who has now become your client, to become one of your greatest fans. And when that person becomes one of your greatest fans, they actually do your selling for you.” “Visibility + Credibility = Profitability.” “We're just focused on shoving more people through the front door, not taking care of the ones that we already have.” “The wealthiest people I've ever known have had the best relationships, and the wealth has nothing to do with money. Nothing.” “Money is a tool to take care of my family and to help other families. That's it. That's all it's good for.” “There's one person in your network right now who has access to everything you need, but you don't know it.” “It will cost you way less money to nurture that relationship than to gain new ones.” The 3 C's and 3 I's Framework for Long-Term Success: Clarity → Competence → Confidence Influence → Impact → Income USEFUL RESOURCES: https://devinsizemore.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpsizemore/ https://www.instagram.com/dpsizemore/ https://www.facebook.com/dpsizemore https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOKSsJYXZUu1iJSNlfZmJA Connection Expansion: You are One Connection Away from Massive Success in Your Life and Business (https://a.co/d/2GdmheB)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Dr. Masha. She shares her 6-step personal development system that helps aspiring entrepreneurs get clear on their purpose, values, and goals, and take real action. They also talk about mindset, why balance isn't realistic for entrepreneurs, and how important mentors need to be a part of the entrepreneurship journey. In the previous episode, Dr. Masha talked about her journey from the Soviet Union with only $80 and a small suitcase to becoming a successful entrepreneur and coach in America. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - 6-step personal development system for entrepreneurs [05:52] - Balance and harmony in entrepreneurship [07:33] - Having a mentor can make the entrepreneur journey less painful [10:43] - How Dr. Masha's books came to life [16:00] - Dr. Masha's ideal client [16:42] - Dr. Masha's new business, Aligned and Limitless, for women over 40 [17:52] - Why John will never retire [19:01] - Impact of Dr. Masha's business on her family [24:34] - Top daily habits [25:48] - Dr. Masha's calling [29:15] - Best advice Dr. Masha ever received [31:01] - How she creates memories with her family [32:42] - Best way to connect with Dr. Masha [35:33] - Book recommendations [36:47] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “You're not going to succeed in business if you don't take care of your relationship. You're not going to succeed in your relationship or business if you don't take care of your body and your health.” “You cannot achieve anything different in your life if you stay the same … You gotta become the kind of person that can live that life.” “For those who are thinking that they want to head into the world of an entrepreneur, balance is a luxury that you're never going to be able to afford. Nowhere in our lives are we ever equally balanced, but we can have harmony in the midst of what's going on.” “The only way to teach someone is to be an example to follow — is to show by doing. Walk the walk, talk the talk.” “I see selfish as taking care of self. I don't see it as a bad thing. I see it as a good thing, because it's only when we take care of ourselves, it's only when we fill our cups, it's only when we're happy that we can share that happiness. It's when we're wealthy that we can share that wealth. You can't pour from an empty cup.” “Not doing what you don't want to do just keeps you in that nice space, so I could give quality time to my children.” “If I'm scared, it means I need to do it. I call it my fearless muscle.” “Life is about having all kinds of experiences and feeling the emotions, and just kind of being fully in it.” “People will forget what you do. People will forget what you say, but people will never forget how you make them feel.” “What we invest in ourselves—in our mind and our growth—pays the biggest dividends.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/8TmHceP) Chicken Soup for the Soul: Power Moms by Jack Canfield (https://a.co/d/dYxEhnf) The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins (https://a.co/d/hH18d0o) The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael A. Singer (https://a.co/d/4wGCaxz) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://mashamalka.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoneminutecoach/ https://www.instagram.com/masha_malka/ https://www.facebook.com/masha.malka https://x.com/mashamalka https://www.youtube.com/@MashaMalka The One Minute Coach to Mastering Your Emotions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Feeling Happy on a Regular Basis (https://a.co/d/h4J6XXh) The One Minute Coach: Change Your Life One Minute at a Time (https://a.co/d/a1Yv4hh) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Dr. Masha Malka — entrepreneur, best-selling author, transformational coach, founder of Inborn Genius Corporation and The One Minute Coach educational system, and proud mother of three. Dr. Masha tells her story of leaving the Soviet Union as a teenager, starting over in a new country, and how that experience shaped her into a resilient entrepreneur and coach. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:30] - Dr. Masha's bio and backstory [02:47] - Leaving her country with only $80  [04:12] - Feeling lost and starting over in America [06:12] - Becoming an American Citizen [07:01] - Finding her purpose and becoming her best self [10:02] - John and Dr. Masha's views on purpose and pain [13:50] - How society's expectations can make us forget who we really are [15:44] - Questions to discover your passion [17:37] - Failing (good) vs. failure (bad) [19:07] - “How Did You Fail Today?” [21:04]  - “What Does This Make Possible?” [23:31] - Dr. Masha's education journey [26:03] - Employee vs. entrepreneur mindset [29:10] - The story of starting “Moscow Delicates” [35:00] - The One Minute Coach NOTABLE QUOTES: “You've got to go through the hard stuff to get to the good stuff. There's no other way to do that.” “If you just focus on the end result, you'll be miserable for a very long time. It's about the process.” “You have to go through the most challenging and difficult time you've ever faced. You're gonna have to go through pain to get there because purpose is on the other side of pain.” “There is always something good in everything.” “Sometimes the most valuable lesson you can learn is what not to do—not necessarily what to do.” “We're all born with a particular set of gifts and talents—and your purpose is the combination of those gifts and your life experiences.” “In the traditional schooling system, we often forget our inborn genius. We try to adapt to other people's values and expectations, and in this process, we often forget the gift we were born with.” “Any idea has potential.” “Not having preconceived ideas—and keeping everything open—sometimes creates miracles.” “Information is overloaded, and the longer we live, the more it becomes too much. So what you do with that information is much more important than the information itself.” “Imperfect action is always better than a perfect plan.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://mashamalka.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theoneminutecoach/ https://www.instagram.com/masha_malka/ https://www.facebook.com/masha.malka https://x.com/mashamalka https://www.youtube.com/@MashaMalka The One Minute Coach to Mastering Your Emotions: A Step-by-Step Guide to Feeling Happy on a Regular Basis (https://a.co/d/h4J6XXh) The One Minute Coach: Change Your Life One Minute at a Time (https://a.co/d/a1Yv4hh) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with former MLB player and manager Clint Hurdle. The two talk about Clint's new book, Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball, his journey from battling alcoholism to sobriety and rebuilding his life, the lessons that helped him through tough times, and how his wife's support made a big difference. In Part 1, Clint talked about how he got into baseball, his transition to managing, what it was like chasing his dream, and the ups and downs of his career.   Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Clint's battle with alcoholism and journey to sobriety [00:35] - Why Clint wrote the book Hurdle-isms [05:56] - Compliments on his book [08:37] - How faith became central to Clint's life [10:01] - When his wife challenged him to find his own happiness [13:27] - Clint's definition of success [14:13] - Top habits that helped Clint succeed in baseball and life [17:41] - Best advice Clint ever received [19:21] - What Clint hopes his legacy is [21:50] - Best way to connect with Clint [24:28] - Clint's belief in vulnerability, authenticity, and transparency [26:22] - How Clint invests in his growth [28:22] - Always buy two copies of a book BOOKS MENTIONED: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom (https://a.co/d/dJdbHLt) The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul by Jon Gordon (https://a.co/d/gplaTux) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/42gW689) TV SHOWS MENTIONED: Tulsa King (https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/tulsa-king/?ftag=PPM-18-10cab4e) Landman (https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/landman/?ftag=PPM-18-10cab4e) NOTABLE QUOTES: “Addiction is addiction, no matter what it is.” “Until you can find a way to make yourself happy, you will never, ever be able to make me happy.” “It's not a number. It's not a letter. It's the self-understanding and satisfaction that you've prepared to the best of your ability.” “Life is not fair. What you do with the ‘not fair' part is going to define you as a person.” “What you do with the ‘not fair' part is going to define you as a person. How do you deal with adversity? How do you deal with failure, deal with hurt, with harm?” “Success is just doing the best possible job you can with what you've been given, with where you are.” “I used Jesus as an ATM card for 23 years ... until I started to work on myself.” “Look for the helpers. They're the ones that get up and get moving and try to provide support, a hug, or an ear. They're not barking orders. They're not telling people what they gotta do. They're there to serve.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.clinthurdle.com/ https://linktr.ee/clinthurdle https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinthurdle13/ https://www.instagram.com/clint.hurdle13/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555483677175 https://x.com/ClintHurdle13?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball - https://a.co/d/6mBDvHI CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Clint Hurdle — former Major League Baseball player, coach, manager, motivational speaker, author of Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball, husband, and dad. Clint was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in 1975 and played until age 30 before transitioning to manager. He managed in the minor leagues before managing at the major league level with the Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:31] - Clint's bio [01:53] - Clint's journey into baseball [05:05] - How Davey Johnson encouraged him to coach [07:22] - First coaching opportunities [12:10] - Managing different minor league teams [14:15] - Minor league to major league transition [14:51] - How he became the interim manager for the Rockies [17:21] - Clint's family's support throughout his baseball career [17:52] - Story of his first home run in the major leagues [20:42] - How baseball was overwhelming, glamorous, and difficult [24:55] - Clint's mantra: “Be where your feet are.” [28:18] - His battle with alcoholism and journey to sobriety NOTABLE QUOTES: “The heart is the strongest muscle in the body because, no matter how many times it gets broken, it always has a chance to be stronger when it heals.” “Baseball is designed to break your heart. But we also know that the heart is the strongest muscle.” “Every overnight success requires years of hard work that nobody knows about.” “The worst thing to do in baseball is be told, ‘Good enough,' and then you gotta go pack your bag in the clubhouse and walk out in front of everybody else.” “If you're not leading or following, you're basically a roadblock.” “Be where your feet are. Today is the only day I can really do anything with. Yesterday is gone. I don't even know if I'm gonna get to tomorrow, so be present today.” “If I have one foot in yesterday and one foot in tomorrow… I'm basically taking a crap on today.” “It was overwhelmingly good, then overwhelmingly hard—overwhelmingly lonely when you're not playing well.” “Failure was a person. Later on, I realized it was an event.” “I never realized how good my life could be without alcohol.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.clinthurdle.com/ https://linktr.ee/clinthurdle https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinthurdle13/ https://www.instagram.com/clint.hurdle13/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555483677175 https://x.com/ClintHurdle13?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Hurdle-isms: Wit and Wisdom from a Lifetime in Baseball - https://a.co/d/6mBDvHI CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Rachel Pedersen, the Queen of Social Media. Rachel is the founder and CEO of two multi-million-dollar companies. She is also the author of Unfiltered: Proven Strategies to Start and Grow Your Business by Not Following the Rules, host of the Social Media Secrets Podcast, social media strategist, entrepreneur, speaker, wife, and mother. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:33] - Writing emails for building long-term relationships [04:10] - The reality of entrepreneurship [06:54] - Rachel's bio [10:02] - Rachel's difficult upbringing and being a single mom on welfare [12:58] - How she met her husband, Paul [14:58] - Rachel's journey of self-discovery and how therapy helped her [17:00] - John's experience with therapy [23:52] - Getting married just 13 days after meeting [25:44] - Personality vs. physical attraction in relationships [31:35] - Rachel's marriage and family life [35:41] - Transitioning from hairstylist to marketing [37:24] - Starting her own business [38:34] - Impact of her business on her family [40:40] - Rachel's book: Unfiltered [42:26] - How Rachel invests in her personal growth [43:56] - Best way to connect with Rachel [45:34] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “Emails are not dead. They still connect with people. It's an easy way to track someone, their progress, and what they're sharing with me.” “Email is not always an immediate ROI or transactional thing. It's a relationship builder.” “Anytime you're starting something up, it's going to be way harder than anyone can prepare you for.” “Therapy with the right therapist can be incredible.” “It's a long-game move every single time.” “If you want the things to happen in life that you dream of, you just have to make it happen.” “Work really hard and make your dreams come true.” “It's okay to be yourself.” BOOK MENTIONED: When Rabbit Howls by Truddi Chase (https://a.co/d/3vvWqtT) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://rachelpedersen.com/ Social Media Secrets Podcast (https://rachelpedersen.com/podcast/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/themrspedersen/ https://www.instagram.com/themrspedersen/ https://www.facebook.com/the.mrs.pedersen/ https://x.com/TheMrsPedersen https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4p2nJb-8j9IjVOhrlTUmWw Unfiltered: Proven Strategies to Start and Grow Your Business by Not Following the Rules (https://a.co/d/acpYNP5) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Vielka Kelly-Weiss. In this episode, Vielka shares valuable insights on voice training, overcoming vocal challenges, common vocal mistakes, health tips, and how to bring emotion to speaking and singing. She also explains her unique vocal training method, which helps people unlock the full potential of their voices. In Part 1, Vielka talked about her background and her journey from opera singing to teaching and coaching. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:34] - Speaking with enthusiasm and energy [03:09] - Why people struggle to express emotions while speaking [07:42] - How Vielka helps people bring emotion to their voices [09:49] - Common mistakes that damage vocal health [14:09] - How to project your voice without straining [15:13] - Lesson John learned about voice projection and yelling [16:32] - Importance of training & proper vocal care [21:21] - Vielka's ideal client [25:05] - Why content creators and podcasters need voice training [28:23] - Vielka's upcoming book and online courses [29:15] - The impact of Vielka's business on her family life [34:50] - Vielka's definition of success [35:50] - #1 daily habit [36:46] - Best advice Vielka ever received [37:57] - How Vielka creates memories with her family [40:21] - Podcasts she listens to [41:35] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “Your voice is part of you, and it's how you're going to express yourself.” “You train your body to be strong, why wouldn't you train your voice the same way?” “You need to imagine yourself in a large room… you gotta talk to the person in the back of the room. That person has to hear you clearly.” “Everybody needs a coach. And this is something that everyone trains in. You can train yourself to be more compelling, to know how to make eye contact with the camera, to be aware of what your face looks like, to think about really what your message is, and the mood and the moves and and bring your voice and your body to life in that way.” “If you want to be a model, you have to retrain how you walk. If you want to use your voice optimally, you have to train how you speak.” “If you're losing your voice a lot, if you're chronically hoarse, that's a vocal red flag.” “I can actually serve my clients better when those relationships at home are really more rock solid.” “To laugh often and much… to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived — this is to succeed.” PODCASTS MENTIONED: A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek (https://tinyurl.com/ABOOptimismPodcast) On Purpose with Jay Shetty (https://tinyurl.com/OnPurposePodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.vielka.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vielkakw/ https://www.instagram.com/vielka.nyc/ https://www.facebook.com/vielka.nyc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDzJNXcl7v8eLPQDqvfkYWA Voice with Vielka Podcast (https://www.vielka.com/podcast.html)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Vielka Kelly-Weiss — trained opera singer, founder of Vielka's Young Singers Academy and the Vielka Method™, creator of Club V More, former faculty at NYU, global K-12 music specialist at the Juilliard School, host of Voice with Vielka Podcast, voice teacher, performance coach, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:54] - Vielka's bio [03:14] - Warming up your voice before speaking [04:06] - Best time of day for speaking and vocal performance [05:17] - Vielka's journey into opera singing  [08:08] - Number of operas that Vielka has performed [10:17] - Why Vielka chose New York City for her career [11:44] - Vielka's transition from performing to teaching [14:08] - Busting myths about music [20:13] - How consistent work can surpass natural ‘talent' [23:46] - The importance of vocal training [28:04] - The importance of having a coach to be great in any field [31:00] - Helping speakers and singers improve their performance [38:42] - Importance of strong communication skills, especially in podcast NOTABLE QUOTES: “Hard work and putting in the reps actually doesn't take very long to surpass a natural gift.” “If you can talk, you can sing.” “I would say, especially for my speakers who are professional speakers, that you want to speak like you sing. And for singers, you want to sing like you speak.” “Anyone who's ever done anything great has had a coach. You cannot get to the next level, or five or 10 levels beyond that, without help, without a coach.” “There's no such thing as a child prodigy—if you do a little investigating, you'll see that Mozart and all the child prodigies were surrounded by it, immersed in it, and put in the work.” “Every overnight success has poured hundreds and thousands of hours into whatever the craft happens to be.” “We need repetition to learn. We need immersion. We need repetition.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.vielka.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vielkakw/ https://www.instagram.com/vielka.nyc/ https://www.facebook.com/vielka.nyc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDzJNXcl7v8eLPQDqvfkYWA Voice with Vielka Podcast (https://www.vielka.com/podcast.html)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Todd Stottlemyre. They discuss the importance of focusing on the process (not just immediate success), and why instant success doesn't last. Todd also shares the story behind writing his books Relentless Success and The Observer.  In Part 1, Todd shared his journey from growing up in a baseball family to playing in MLB and later becoming a successful entrepreneur. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:34] - Importance of loving the process to achieve greatness [03:32] - How pain leads to purpose [05:00] - Story behind writing his books [11:33] - Todd's new book project [13:23] - How to get Todd's book The Observer for FREE [14:45] - Impact of Todd's family on his business and vice versa [18:26] - Role of faith in Todd's businesses and life [21:28] - Todd's legacy [23:49] - How Todd invests in his personal growth [29:15] - Best way to connect with Todd [31:31] - Fun activities Todd does with his family [33:00] - Podcast recommendations [34:42] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “Anything that you can have fast won't last.” “Anything immediate — it comes and it goes very fast. You gotta fall in love with the process, and that process is exciting.” “Let the emotional thing that's tied to the failure—let it go. But steal the lesson from that moment to become more. That's the process, and that's a beautiful thing. That's the reward. The reward is, ‘Yeah, I fell down today, but when I got back up, I learned how not to fall that way again.'” “If I don't have my health, I don't have anything else.” “The gateway to success is an inside-out game. It has to start inside you.” “I can't worry about my neighbor right now when I'm trying to fix my home. So let me put my home in the right place, and then maybe, by example, I can be a great example to my neighbor.” “I know that I have the power to change myself. I may not have the power to change others because they have to decide they want to change.” “We all have a seed of greatness. We're here to serve. We're here for a purpose. We're here for a reason. We're here for a why, and it's not for us—it's for someone else.” “When we work on us, then we can work on being better for those around us.” PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Ed Mylett Show (https://tinyurl.com/TheEdMylettShow) The Maxwell Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/MaxwellLeadershipPodcast) Pastor Rick's Daily Hope (https://tinyurl.com/PastorRicksDailyHope) The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelLeadershipPod) USEFUL RESOURCES: Next Level You Workshop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq5TD9ZHZpA  https://toddofficial.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddstottlemyre/ https://www.instagram.com/todd.stott https://www.facebook.com/todd.stottlemyre https://x.com/ToddStottlemyre https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJCB98_92Se0jK08SdmuRw Relentless Success: 9-Point System for Major League Achievement (https://a.co/d/gZU8r8I)  The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Thoughts & Emotions (https://a.co/d/dy4tSSW)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Todd Stottlemyre — former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, 3-time World Series Champion, high-performance coach, entrepreneur, speaker, investor, advisor, author of the books Relentless Success: 9-Point System for Major League Achievement and The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Thoughts & Emotions, proud husband and father of five. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:22] - Todd's bio [05:16] - Todd's family and background in baseball [08:57] - Lessons learned from baseball legends [11:33] - Pressure to match his father's legacy [14:43] - Why shielding kids from failure backfires [15:50] - The value of struggle in growth [18:04] - Story about Todd's daughter proving herself in business [22:54] - Happiness vs Joy [24:08] - Winning the World Series with the Blue Jays [26:53] - Building a championship team [30:09] - Applying a champion's mindset to business and leadership [35:07] - Dropping ego for team success [38:36] - The Golden Rule: Love others as yourself [39:45] - Todd's experiences with adversity and how it affected his baseball performance [42:08] - Lessons from mindset coach Harvey Dorfman [45:30] - The Championship Statement [48:40] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “If you're going to dig ditches, the only thing I want for you is to become the best ditch digger you can possibly become.” “You can either be Daddy's little princess, or you can be boss, but you can't be both.” “In the last hours with my father, I promise you, we didn't talk championships. We weren't talking baseball. We weren't talking about, you know, money or anything else. It was love, and it was about being in the moment.” “Failing is important. We actually need to fail because that's when the opportunity to learn presents itself. You don't learn a thing by doing it right. You only have an opportunity to learn when you do it wrong.” “If you don't know what you want to do, and you don't know where you want to go, when life throws you a set of circumstances, you're going to get buried in those circumstances.” “What happens when the world throws you a set of circumstances that are out of your control, and Mommy and Daddy can't make you happy any longer? You actually have to go through it, learn from it, and figure out how to move forward. So, let the kids learn that emotional IQ.” “The name on the front of the uniform is a lot more important than the name on the back of the uniform.” “Championships are won through getting uncomfortable, growing, and coming together as a team.” “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, take others with you.” “Today, we have a reaction problem, and if we can teach people to respond versus react, you'd see a much different outcome.” “Love your neighbor as if it were yourself. If we could all follow the Golden Rule, wouldn't we have world peace?” “Words are shallow; actions are deep.” “The beautiful thing about your first step is you might learn not the ‘how to,' but it's a lesson, and then it continues to move you forward.” “The reward is the process.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://toddofficial.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddstottlemyre/ https://www.instagram.com/todd.stott https://www.facebook.com/todd.stottlemyre https://x.com/ToddStottlemyre https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKJCB98_92Se0jK08SdmuRw Relentless Success: 9-Point System for Major League Achievement (https://a.co/d/gZU8r8I)  The Observer: A Modern Fable on Mastering Your Thoughts & Emotions (https://a.co/d/dy4tSSW)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks to Heather Younger — CEO of Employee Fanatix, 2-time TEDx speaker, attorney, workplace culture expert and speaker, best-selling author, host of the Leadership with Heart Podcast, wife, and mom of four. Heather's new book, The Art of Self-Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself, was released on February 11, 2025. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:34] - Heather's bio [04:19] - Heather's new book: The Art of Self-Leadership [06:55] - Caring leadership umbrella and how self-leadership fits into it [08:54] - Who The Art of Self-Leadership book is intended for [10:53] - Convincing unaware leaders that they need self-leadership to be effective [12:53] - Why you should always buy multiple copies of a book [15:36] - Tip for those with no budget for books [17:19] - Why Heather wrote the book [22:01] - People who give advice on something they have never done [25:02] - The struggle with perfectionism and how to overcome it [29:23] - Tips for discovering and leveraging your strengths [31:04] - Why self-understanding matters [33:02] - No one cares about a business more than the owner [34:01] - Heather's unique fashion style [36:43] - Best way to connect with Heather [37:15] - The best and worst things about being a speaker [38:27] - How Heather keeps work and home life in harmony [39:53] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: "It's really impossible to lead other people well if you can't lead yourself well first." "Stop waiting, for goodness sake, and begin to lead yourself. No one's coming to save you, no one's coming to open a door for you — you need to lodge it open just the way it is." "We all have to go through the fire, we all have to hit the wall, in order to see that being stuck is not a fun place." "Caring leadership is showing concern and kindness for those who look to you for guidance." "We can't grow from a place of not knowing. So, that's why self-understanding is important." "Nobody else is going to be there to advocate for you as much as you will for yourself. This is where self-leadership is at. How much do you own yourself in your journey?" "The difference between progress and perfection is grace, too. To feel like we insert grace into the process because we know we're not going to be perfect, and we know that we're human in regard." "The best part of speaking is meeting people. The worst part is not knowing where you land with them." BOOK MENTIONED: Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, M.D. (https://a.co/d/5ZwiLgh) APP MENTIONED: Hoopla https://www.hoopladigital.com/   USEFUL RESOURCES: https://relationshipsandrevenue.libsyn.com/episode-139-heather-r-younger  https://heatheryounger.com/ https://employeefanatix.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/  https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/   https://www.facebook.com/hyounger2 https://x.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert Leadership with Heart Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/LeadershipWithHeartPodcast) The Art of Self Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself (https://a.co/d/icZ8old)  The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading with Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations (https://a.co/d/32mLJkL)  The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood (https://a.co/d/eH6S1db)  Leading with Purpose: The Ultimate Masterclass Workbook (https://a.co/d/25k823o) The 7 Intuitive Laws of Employee Loyalty: Fascinating Truths About What It Takes to Create Truly Loyal and Engaged Employees (https://a.co/d/73utzmw) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Jenn Drummond — World Record Holder as the first woman to conquer the 7 Second Summits, author of BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals, host of the Seek Your Summit Podcast, speaker, entrepreneur, and mom of seven. Jenn has climbed famous peaks like Ama Dablam in Nepal, Mount Kenya, Mount Logan, and Mount Tyree in Antarctica. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:29] - Jenn's bio [01:56] - How Jenn became a mountaineer [08:22] - Hardest and most rewarding climbs for Jenn [12:06] - What's involved in becoming a world-class mountaineer [15:55] - Jenn's workout regimen and training [19:19] - Financial investment required for climbing expeditions [20:55] - Sponsorships and brand partnerships to fund climbing expeditions [22:19] - Jenn's book: BreakProof [23:41] - John's book update [25:33] - How Jenn builds her significant relationships [27:24] - Jenn definition of success [31:19] - #1 daily habit for Jenn [32:08] - Traits of a great leader [32:34] - Best advice Jenn ever received [34:14] - Jenn's biggest failing and lesson learned [35:24] - NO's are important [37:41] - How Jenn invests in her growth [39:02] - What Jenn does to create memories with her kids [41:31] - Best way to connect with Jenn [43:51] - Book recommendations [45:08] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “I don't get to choose when I die, but I sure get to choose how I live.” “Big mountains take big teams. And so, if you have a big goal, a big family, or a big business to run, it takes a lot of people to make that happen.” “Our calendar really is the truth-teller of what we value in our lives.” “If you always do things right, you don't learn a thing. You only learn when you fail.” “I need to be kind to myself because that actually makes me stronger. The world's hard enough—me being hard on myself isn't going to help the situation at all.” “No one remembers what the goal looks like. They remember the score of the game.” “No's are actually a good thing. Those no's are so important because, first of all, a no almost always is not a forever no—it's a no at the moment. And the other is that when they say no, that helps narrow the pool down for you. It gets you closer to knowing who your people are.” “Not all crazy ideas are good, but all good ideas are a little bit crazy.” “The more we can invest in ourselves, the more it gives us to invest in other people. You can't give what you don't have.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by R. Stephen Covey (https://a.co/d/iSg11cx) The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason (https://a.co/d/bYaJHeP) The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz (https://a.co/d/iDCBcb7) Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (https://a.co/d/467iAdv) PODCAST MENTIONED: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett (https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO) USEFUL RESOURCES: Text “Everest” to 33777 to get Jenn's video of the Milky Way Galaxy going over Mt. Everest https://jenndrummond.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-drummond/ https://www.instagram.com/thejenndrummond https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.drummond.927 https://www.facebook.com/jenndrummondutah https://x.com/thejenndrummond https://jenndrummond.com/podcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@jenndrummond BreakProof: 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals (https://a.co/d/3mW7rn9)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his conversation with Lena Sisco. In the previous episode, Lena shared her journey from studying archaeology to becoming a US Naval Intelligence Officer and developing the Sisco Method of Interviewing. In this episode, they discuss the hurdles Lena faced in the early days of entrepreneurship, the importance of self-awareness and situational awareness in building better relationships, asking interrogative questions (who, what, when, where, why, how), and much more! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The role of a great leader [04:08] - Hurdles Lena overcame in becoming an entrepreneur [07:04] - The hidden workload of entrepreneurs [08:44] - How Lena improves her significant relationships [11:42] - The waiting in conversations [13:48] - Defining sales and marketing [16:31] - Choosing the right clients and saying no [20:14] - The importance of vetting potential hires and clients [24:09] - Why people avoid calling a lie what it truly is [27:18] - Dating someone who is an expert in human behavior [28:31] - Advice for entrepreneurs and leaders [32:32] - How Lena got involved in TV [35:05] - Analyzing serial killers [38:24] - Lena's ideal client [39:23] - Best way to connect with Lena [40:48] - Lena's definition of success [41:24] - #1 daily habit [42:56] - Traits of a great leader [44:13] - How Lena invests in her growth [48:31] - Book recommendations [50:36] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “I did not make a salary that could pay my bills for three years… Now I'm making money. So it's being patient, it's being persistent. It's failing and getting back up.” “You have got to be self-aware because if you're not, you cannot be situationally aware.” “Never partner up with someone who's either going to treat you with disrespect or create chaos and negativity.” “The number one, most accurate indicator of deception is behavioral incongruence.” “Ask an interrogative question. Make it clear, concise, and specific. You'll get the answer you want and need.” “Be super clear, concise, direct, and deliberate in your questioning and communication.” “Just because you're asking these very direct, specific, pinpointed, good questions doesn't mean you have to sound like a robot.” “If your gut feeling is saying, ‘Don't trust them,' pay attention to that gut feeling.” “Be ready to lead when you have to, and be ready to serve when you have to.” BOOK MENTIONED: Leading Leaders: How to Manage Smart, Talented, Rich, and Powerful People by Jeswald W. Salacuse (https://a.co/d/gFQU7Vb) PODCAST MENTIONED: Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelLeadershipPod) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.thecongruencygroup.com/ https://www.sectorintell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-sisco-8a31b451/  https://www.instagram.com/lenasisco11/  https://x.com/lenasisco https://www.facebook.com/lena.sisco https://www.facebook.com/lenasiscoTCG https://www.youtube.com/@therealinterrogationroom "My Secret to Breaking Terrorists: Detecting Deception & Rapport" - TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j8iJHSCbY&t=63s  You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/1kQm5eg) Marine Scout Snipers: True Stories From U.S. Marine Corp Snipers (https://a.co/d/94OrIqW) Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/9g5VBK5)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Lena Sisco — former U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer and U.S. Marine Corps Certified Interrogator, CEO and founder of Sector Intelligence Group and The Congruency Group, body language expert, TEDx presenter, international speaker, and entrepreneur. Lena is also the author of “You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth”, “Marine Scout Snipers: True Stories From U.S. Marine Corp Snipers”, and “Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth.” Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] – Intro [00:57] – Lena's bio [03:08] – What is dark psychology? [04:52] – Red flags to watch out for in online dating profiles [07:03] – Be wise as serpents, but gentle as doves [08:39] – Lena's journey from archaeology to naval intelligence [11:15] – The value of detail-oriented minds [15:52] – Lena's experiences as an interrogator after 9/11 [22:23] – Lena's approach to interrogation [25:13] – Why she left the military [27:15] – Sisco Method of Interviewing [30:36] – Interrogations during her time at GITMO [31:39] – A case where she missed an important detail [33:42] – Being fully commissioned [35:14] – Leaving the military and transitioning to entrepreneurship [38:02] – Lena's businesses [38:25] – Her journey into writing [46:51] – Lena's book: Honest Answers [49:06] – Understanding personality types in communication [51:07] – The role of a great leader in creating the next leader NOTABLE QUOTES: “Be wise as serpents, but gentle as doves.” “Details matter. Big ideas and big visions are great, but you've got to have people who know how to put them together. That's where the details come into play.” “It is so easy to go in, lose your cool, act with disrespect, yell, and squeak. A two-year-old can do that. But show me somebody who has the skill, the emotional intelligence, and the mental agility to use all of our tactics and traits—remain respectful, build that rapport, and let everything coming at you just flow right off of you.” “The art of effective communication is how you sound. Body language, your tone of voice, and your personality—all of that plays a role.” “Interrogation is just a conversation and a story. You have a conversation with an intent and an objective. You are communicating with another human being for a purpose.” “Every possible thing that comes up that can create negative thoughts—you've got to get rid of it, work through it, and move past it.” “When you're writing nonfiction, you have to keep that person in mind that you're writing to. But the easiest person to write to is your formerly stuck self, because you know that person intimately.” “Negotiation starts with a mindset, and that mindset is critical to success and getting what you want because that's what negotiation is.” “I can do it when there's nothing stopping me from doing anything. So why not?” “If you know someone's personality preferences, it's going to make your communication so much more effective.” “Your role as a leader is to create the next leader.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.thecongruencygroup.com/ https://www.sectorintell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-sisco-8a31b451/  https://www.instagram.com/lenasisco11/  https://x.com/lenasisco https://www.facebook.com/lena.sisco https://www.facebook.com/lenasiscoTCG https://www.youtube.com/@therealinterrogationroom "My Secret to Breaking Terrorists: Detecting Deception & Rapport" - TEDx Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9j8iJHSCbY&t=63s  You're Lying: Secrets From an Expert Military Interrogator to Spot the Lies and Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/1kQm5eg) Marine Scout Snipers: True Stories From U.S. Marine Corp Snipers (https://a.co/d/94OrIqW) Honest Answers: Interview and Negotiation Skills to Get to the Truth (https://a.co/d/9g5VBK5)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     X - https://x.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his conversation with Alison Maloni. In Part 1, Alison shared her journey into journalism, starting her own PR firm and balancing her business and family life. In this episode, they discuss the controversy surrounding gender eligibility in the 2024 Paris Olympics, concerns about allowing boys to participate in girls' sports and the impact it can have on female athletes, the value of having a mentor at any stage of life, and maintaining a strong and healthy relationship. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00]  - Intro [01:23] - Gender and fairness in sports [04:14] - Concerns about boys competing in girls' sports [06:51] - How parents are taking control of their kids' education  [08:45] - Learning to respectfully disagree [12:07] - Impact of Alison's faith on her business [13:57] - How Alison improves her significant relationships [16:36] - Alison's definition of success [17:45] - #1 daily habit [18:28] - Traits of a great leader [20:03] - Best advice Alison ever received [20:56] - Alison's legacy [21:31] - How Alison focuses on her personal growth [22:16] - Creating memories with her kids [25:15] - Keeping the spark alive in marriage [28:51] - Hints don't work with men [33:31] - Best way to connect with Alison [36:31] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “Success is just being happy and being able to wake up and do.” “Listening, understanding, and being authentic—that's what makes a great leader.” “As a leader, you have to be there for your team and your clients, and you must realize that no job is too small.” “If someone is really your friend, they stick by you and love you through the junk—the crap that you do.” “If that person decides not to be your friend solely because of who you vote for, I'm not sure you were ever really friends to begin with.” “I can't imagine living in a world where every person around me thinks exactly the same way I do about every single thing.” “Get a mentor. And no matter what age you're at, get a mentor.” “Hints don't work with men. Just say what you mean.” “There should be nothing about your spouse that you don't know. Nothing. It's your job to be the expert on her. That's your job. Her best girlfriend should not know as much as you know.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.alisonmaycommunications.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-maloni-374aba8/  https://www.instagram.com/alisonmaloni/  https://www.instagram.com/alisonmaycommunications/  https://www.facebook.com/alisonmaypr  https://www.facebook.com/AlisonMaloniTV/  Breaking in the News: Building Buzz for Your Brand (https://a.co/d/3uyqg7W) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Alison Maloni — author of Breaking in the News: Building Buzz for Your Brand, speaker, news anchor with Newsmax TV, President and CEO of Alison May Public Relations, journalist, media relations expert, and loving wife and mother. Prior to being a news anchor, Alison was a TV producer and reporter and has also been featured in Time magazine with Dr. Oz. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] – Intro [02:26] – Alison's bio [03:38] – Alison's backstory and finding her passion for journalism [07:44] – Balancing her business and family life [11:27] – Reality of entrepreneurship vs. the glamorized image on social media [13:56] – Importance of networking and serving others in business [18:12] – Shifting from just promoting your services to telling authentic stories [21:13] – Connecting with people and building your brand [26:03] – Why Alison started a PR firm [29:37] – Alison's team structure [30:29] – Hiring your replacements [31:51] – Alison's upcoming book [34:54] – The power of tears [37:29] – Breaking in the News book [38:54] – John's rule of buying 2 copies of a book [41:56] – Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “When people talk about starting their own business, it often sounds glamorized—working whenever you want, being your own boss. But the reality is, every client becomes a boss, and instead of one, you have many to answer to.” “If you're doing networking right, your job is to meet new people—first, just to meet them; second, to ask, ‘How can I help that person?' That's what I need to be focused on: helping the other person. Because when I do that, eventually, it comes around.” “Relationships are the currency of business.” “I learned to set boundaries, explain to my clients, and prioritize my family.” “Serving people is where it's at. If you want to make a difference in the world, in both your personal life and your business life, ask yourself: What can I do to help the person who's in front of me right now? What's the one thing I can do to help them?” “People remember stories. They don't remember how long you've been in business. They don't remember the price of the services. They remember the story, and you have to keep telling them the stories.” “Be yourself. Be authentic. Be real. It's okay to mess up. You don't need to have a perfect video. You don't need to have a perfect social media account—just engage with your customers.” “When you're looking to hire somebody, hire someone with expertise in that area. Even if they only know 70% of what you know, that's fine; you can train them the rest of the way. But if you can find someone who's much higher than that, do that.” “Tears are both cathartic and healing, but they often unsettle people. I used to feel that way too, but now I see them as revealing a person's true self. A smile can hide so much, but tears bring out the realness.” “There are barriers between people all the time. Some are real, some are imagined. But there's something about sharing tears with another person—those barriers get knocked down, and then you're just two people together, sharing a moment.” “I think people are afraid of crying. I think they're afraid it makes them look weak. But it's actually the opposite.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.alisonmaycommunications.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-maloni-374aba8/  https://www.instagram.com/alisonmaloni/  https://www.instagram.com/alisonmaycommunications/  https://www.facebook.com/alisonmaypr  https://www.facebook.com/AlisonMaloniTV/  Breaking in the News: Building Buzz for Your Brand (https://a.co/d/3uyqg7W) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

2025 is just around the corner and John is here with some killer tips to help you kick it off right! In this special episode, John goes one-on-one with you to share his best advice to help you focus on your growth and life. He shares his top tips for setting achievable goals, creating solid plans, and staying motivated and on track, so you can crush your goals and live your best life! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:55] - #1: Set reasonable and specific goals  [01:26] - #2: Create a plan and reverse engineer it [01:38] - #3: List new skills needed to move forward [02:05] - #4: Ensure your goals are measurable [02:17] - #5: Talk about your goals for support and accountability [02:34] - #6: Make course corrections [02:56] - #7: Ask for help [03:16] - #8: Avoid repeating past failures [03:40] - #9: Schedule time for yourself [04:20] - #10: Balance work and play [05:03] - Reach out to John with questions and suggestions [06:09] - Plans and projects for 2025 [08:03] - Closing remarks CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen X - https://x.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

The holidays are upon us and John is here with 10 creative ways to get your heart ready for the most wonderful time of the year! This episode is for everyone, whether you celebrate Christmas, other holidays, or none at all — take these ideas and use them in a way that works for you and spend your time with more meaning, joy, and connection. Tune in and let these ideas inspire your holiday season! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:56] - John's faith  [01:40] - Ways to prepare your heart for the Christmas/holiday season [01:46] - #1: Observe Advent [02:52] - #2: Make holiday-themed art [05:29] - #3: Meet a need in the community  [06:48] - #4: Spend time with loved ones [07:19] - #5: Keep up with your exercise routine [07:58] - #6: Eat quality food [08:51] - #7: Plan a Christmas date [09:48] - #8: Get involved in church or community holiday activities [10:21] - #9: Create an Adventure Advent Calendar [11:16] - #10: Surprise someone special  [11:50] - Closing thoughts CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his conversation with Matt Beaudreau. In Part 1, Matt discussed his perspective on education, the flaws in traditional education, the concept of real learning, and his mission to transform the educational system through his organization, Apogee Strong. Matt believes that true education is about developing sovereignty, freedom, and the ability to define your path in life. In this episode, they discuss the importance of engaging in respectful conversations (even when disagreements arise), questioning everything to keep learning and growing, and much more! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] – Impact of faith on Matt's business [01:42] – John's background in ministry [03:09] – Exegesis vs. Eisegesis [07:46] – Wrestling with faith for growth [09:45] – Reviving civil discourse in society [15:00] – Matt's definition of success [16:12] – Matt's top daily habit [18:16] – Traits of a great leader [19:38] – Best advice Matt ever received [21:51] – How Matt invests in his personal growth and marriage [24:48] – Coaching others how to have a great marriage [27:00] – John's reason for writing his book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [29:22] – Learn more about Apogee Strong [34:37] – Book and podcast recommendations [38:23] – Balancing consumption and creation [40:02] – Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “Quality time is a byproduct of being a quality person.” “Everybody is a genius, and everybody is a mess. Everybody has something amazing to offer the world, and a lot of times, they've learned it through being a total moron and through pain.  They're still also struggling to get better somewhere.” “Be careful on both extremes. If you consume too much and don't put it out, you're like a sponge that's full of water. A sponge is designed to be wrung out so it can absorb again. But if you're always giving and never receiving, you're dry, hard, and kind of brittle.” “Don't get stuck in infobesity. Don't get stuck in just consuming and never acting on what you consume.” “Leaders don't care about the number of followers; they care about building more leaders.” “Good questions are always better than the answers. As soon as you assume you have the answer, you inherently stop growing in that arena.” “It's okay to take a lot away from a book, wrestle with concepts, and say, ‘I don't agree with this, but I do agree with that.' Growth comes from that wrestling.” “At the end of the day, all education ends up being self-education. So there's got to be a bit of self-awareness in there too.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Radical Honesty: How to Transform Your Life by Telling the Truth by Brad Blanton (https://a.co/d/6Dj8gni) The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd Herman (https://a.co/d/3Ugz1Z8) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelLeadershipPod) Read to Lead Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://apogeestrong.com/ https://www.apogeestrongfoundation.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-beaudreau-071a5b99/ https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/ https://x.com/MattBeaudreau https://www.facebook.com/matt.beaudrea https://youtu.be/JPAXMNXy5UQ?si=1Mk62agvQHNOKLRm https://youtu.be/fv8tYbljc0s?si=ISC9MBP8EmCIlBwX  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Matt Beaudreau — educator, co-founder of Apogee Strong, entrepreneur, two-time TEDx speaker, Stanford University's Corporate Trainer of the Year, host of The Essential 11 Podcast, author of the book Collaborative Homeschooling: A Manifesto for a 21st Century Education After COVID-19, husband, and dad. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] – Intro [00:35] – Matt's bio [01:45] – Matt's background and the realization of patterns in education [04:48] – Matt's approach to education [07:17] – Flaws in the traditional education system [12:34] – About Apogee Strong [14:48] – Mentorship programs for men and women at Apogee Strong [19:10] – The challenge of getting people to commit to long-term personal growth [22:28] – Collaborative Homeschooling book [24:49] – Homeschooling vs. traditional schooling post-COVID [27:31] – Having simplicity in life [31:18] – How Matt's TEDx talk opportunities came about [37:26] – Preparing the next generation for the real world [40:48] – Integration of faith in Apogee Strong programs NOTABLE QUOTES: “Being an educator is something that I think has a little bit of a DNA aspect to it. It involves relationships and paying attention to the humans. It's about teaching people instead of teaching a curriculum.” “Education does not have anything to do with subjects. It has to do with a transfer of the way of life.” “Life does not reward you for being a great student in terms of skill transferability. From an educational standpoint, I want to make education as close to life as possible.” “Education should be a microcosm of the life you're actually going to live.” “I have an approach to business that comes through the avenue of life. I believe in order to be great in business, you actually have to be great at home, because it's all about relationships—both of them.” “In the short term, you're as good as your intensity. In the long term, you're as good as your consistency.” “If you cannot explain something simply enough, as if you were explaining it to a five year old, you don't understand it well enough.” “Simplicity is always a good goal.” “Far too often, we overcomplicate things to try and make ourselves look smart.” “Say the things you mean, mean the things you say, and you're not going to go overboard.” “The kids' issues are just a byproduct of our issues projected upon them.” “You can't tell your kids they can be anything they want while you're miserable at your job. That's called hypocrisy.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://apogeestrong.com/ https://www.apogeestrongfoundation.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-beaudreau-071a5b99/ https://www.instagram.com/mattbeaudreau/ https://x.com/MattBeaudreau https://www.facebook.com/matt.beaudrea https://youtu.be/JPAXMNXy5UQ?si=1Mk62agvQHNOKLRm https://youtu.be/fv8tYbljc0s?si=ISC9MBP8EmCIlBwX  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his conversation with Dr. Andrea Vitz. In this episode, they dive deep into the concept of Emotional Sobriety and how it impacts our lives and relationships. She also discusses her book “The You You've Never Met” and explains how it helps people struggling with behaviors, relationships, or success in life. In the previous episode, they talked about how emotions shape our lives and relationships and how Emotional Sobriety can transform your life. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:28] - Target audience for her book: The You You've Never Met [04:54] - Emotional Sobriety and how it affects relationships [06:48] - Impact of Dr. Andrea's faith on her business [12:27] - How Dr. Andrea improves her significant relationships [16:26] - Find your weaknesses and strengthen them [17:38] - What success looks like to Dr. Andrea [17:46] - Dr. Andrea's top daily habit [18:57] - Traits of a great leader [20:02] - The best advice Dr. Andrea ever received [20:37] - How Dr. Andrea invests in her personal growth [22:12] - Investing in marriage and keeping communication open [23:25] - Advice for maintaining the connection in marriage [30:34] - How to connect with Dr. Andrea [32:01] - Book recommendations [32:30] - Podcast recommendations [35:28] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “Romantic relationships are the hardest relationships to be sober in.” “The chemistry in your body that rules you, that you cannot regulate on your own, are your ‘demons'.” “Find where your biggest weakness is and strengthen it. It's not hard; it's fun.” “You're wonderful. You just make mistakes sometimes. We all do, and we're all the same.” “We're not perfect beings, guys. Let's stop trying.” “However great you think your marriage is, take it to the next level.” “If men really want ideas, women love things like heartfelt notes. Most people just want to know they're loved, period.” “You can't break through to the next level in success, if you're married, without your partner coming with you.” “The power of two is far greater than the power of one, and the power of one is actually even less when you're partnered with someone and you're not getting along.” “You want to be a better leader? Be a better person. You want to be a better dad? Be a better person. You want to be a better partner? Be a better person.” “Whatever it is that you know you need to do, do it now.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want by Dr. Dharius Daniels (https://a.co/d/1nYxU0m) The Sermon on the Mount: The Key to Success in Life by Emmet Fox (https://a.co/d/hSdKMdv) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Ted O'Neill Program (https://tinyurl.com/TheTedONeillProgram) Read to Lead Podcast with Jeff Brown (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadPodcast) The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://andreavitz.com/  https://liftedacademy.com/  https://tinyurl.com/LevelHeadedTalkPodcast  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreavitz/  https://www.facebook.com/levelheadeddoc/  https://www.facebook.com/yourlevelheadeddoc  https://www.instagram.com/drandreavitz/  "The You You've Never Met: How to Stop Experiencing Pain and Chaos in All of Your Relationships by Sobering Up, Emotionally Speaking" (https://a.co/d/8VvlDQg)  "The You You've Never Met: Companion Journal" (https://a.co/d/gk0K1ZN)  FREE quiz on emotionally triggered behaviors: liftedacademy.com/remodel  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Dr. Andrea Vitz – life and relationship coach, doctor of chiropractic with over 20 years of experience, developer of Emotional Sobriety Training, TEDx speaker, author of the book "The You You've Never Met: How to Stop Experiencing Pain and Chaos in All of Your Relationships by Sobering Up, Emotionally Speaking", entrepreneur, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:26] - Dr. Andrea's bio [04:40] - Intoxicated identity of Dr. Andrea [05:53] - Update on John's book [07:20] - Dr. Andrea's chiropractic journey [09:00] - Overcoming emotional instability and developing emotional sobriety [16:11] - Dr. Ardeshir Mehran's perspective on depression [17:27] - Self-esteem and personal growth [19:52] - How Dr. Andrea helps people find their passion and purpose [23:00] - How John helps people discover their passion and purpose [25:07] - The role of pain, humility, and meekness in finding purpose [28:18] - Humility and stimulus as a path to growth [30:36] - What is emotional sobriety [36:19] - How to identify if we are lacking emotional sobriety [38:42] - Consistently working on your mental and emotional health [42:34] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “We all have a secret detective skill where we're searching through this filter of whatever our trauma was, or conditioning, or mimicry of our past.” “Our emotional state really does dictate the quality of our life, and what controls how we feel controls us. This is why marketing works.” “If your emotional state dictates the quality of your life and controls you, then you would want control of your emotional state more than anything else in your world.” “There's no negative thing that could happen to you that you won't get value from when you actually let it happen.” “You are not depressed. You are unfinished.” “You're not broken; you're totally whole. You just have some things that are blocking you.” “Self-esteem is earned. Self-confidence, self-trust, and self-respect are all earned.” “Your purpose is the best of what you have to help others. That's it.” “If everyone is not in the right seat, then nothing is going to work. You can have amazing people on your team, and all of them in the wrong seat, and you'll never be successful.” “You're gonna have to go through the absolute worst pain you've ever felt in your entire life, but when you work through that pain, purpose is on the other side of that. Purpose is always on the other side of that pain, but we have to be willing to work through it.” “You wouldn't have an enemy if you were humble.” “Humility is the secret to healing and to a really easy life.” “You can make emotions objective; you can make them not a big deal at all. And when you do that, you're tricking your brain.” BOOK MENTIONED: You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life by Dr. Ardeshir Mehran (https://a.co/d/7Sxp61q) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://andreavitz.com/  https://liftedacademy.com/  https://tinyurl.com/LevelHeadedTalkPodcast  https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreavitz/  https://www.facebook.com/levelheadeddoc/  https://www.facebook.com/yourlevelheadeddoc  https://www.instagram.com/drandreavitz/  "The You You've Never Met: How to Stop Experiencing Pain and Chaos in All of Your Relationships by Sobering Up, Emotionally Speaking" (https://a.co/d/8VvlDQg)  "The You You've Never Met: Companion Journal" (https://a.co/d/gk0K1ZN)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://johnhulen.pro    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Lindsey Graham, a.k.a The Patriot Barbie. Lindsey is the founder of The Patriot Barbie Shop and co-founder of Pretty Little Patriot, author of the book Targeted, founder of Galatians Girl Ministries Inc., strong supporter of pro-gun rights and pro-life values, public speaker, entrepreneur, and proud wife and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:08] - Lindsey's bio and backstory [02:56] - Lindsey's pre-2020 life as a successful entrepreneur [03:48] - Receiving death threats for reopening her salon during the lockdown [05:46] - Becoming politically active [08:11] - Reopening her salon amid threats and government fines [10:31] - Problems Lindsey faced immediately after reopening her salon [11:27] - Moving to Arizona and rebuilding her life from scratch [15:40] - Lindsey's conversation with her husband about her new calling and purpose [17:10] - Writing and publishing books [17:58] - John's first book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [23:19] - Lindsey's power verse: Joshua 1:9 and its importance [26:33] - Timeframe of media attention and opportunities Lindsey started receiving [28:44] - John's approach to saying yes to opportunities [32:43] - Backstory and purpose behind writing the book Targeted [37:04] - Writing the children's book Alphabet Prayers for Toddlers [42:22] - Lindsey's various business ventures [44:53] - How Lindsey improves her significant relationships [46:26] - Lindsey's definition of success [46:38] - Traits of a great leader [47:35] - Best way to connect with Lindsey [48:49] - Book recommendations [49:41] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” “Every person you meet, you can learn at least one thing from that person.” “Success is being joyful in your life and what you do in the life that you've created in your everyday existence.” “Joshua 1:9 – that verse just continues to remind me to stay strong in the things that I speak up about, no matter how much hate and violence and threats come my way.” “Every open door leads to something.” “I'm just taking opportunities that the Lord provides and seeing where He takes them.” “My first word for traits of a great leader is concern – like being concerned with the people that you're leading, actually caring about their success, and believing that whatever you do, whatever you're leading them into, is for their benefit.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Alphabet Prayers for Toddlers by Lindsey Graham (https://a.co/d/4GkWJmD) What Are the Odds? by Mike Lindell (https://a.co/d/fWvboIK) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://patriotbarbie.com/ https://www.shoppatriotbarbie.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thepatriotbarbie/ https://www.instagram.com/the.patriot.barbie/ https://x.com/reallindseyg https://www.facebook.com/patriotbarbie https://www.facebook.com/reallindseygraham https://www.youtube.com/@ThePatriotBarbie https://launchlinks.com/patriotbarbie "Targeted: One Mom's Fight for Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" (https://a.co/d/akJrNR9) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://johnhulen.pro Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Dr. Amber Selking about the power of changing your mindset, how it can rewire your brain and help you think in more positive ways. Dr. Selking also discusses her book, Winning the Mental Game. In Part 1, Dr. Selking shared her journey from being a college athlete to finding her calling in helping people improve their mindsets and leadership. She also discussed how the brain works and the importance of managing our thoughts to improve performance and wellbeing. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Recap of Part 1 [01:32] - Being a professional speaker and Dr. Selking's diverse client base [03:19] - The science of gratitude and how it rewires our brains [04:37] - Dr. Selking's plans on writing a book about organizational high performance [07:00] - John's upcoming book, The F6 Secrets of Relationships [10:18] - Building Championship Mindsets podcast [12:00] - Best way to reach out to Dr. Selking [12:43] - Children's books written by Dr. Selking [15:12] - How Dr. Selking builds and maintains her significant relationships [17:35] - Finding ways to connect with her spouse amid a busy schedule [20:55] - Encouragement for men to put effort into dating [22:53] - Impact of Dr. Selking's faith in her business [24:42] - Dr. Selking's definition of success [25:21] - Traits of a great leader [27:21] - How Dr. Selking invests in her personal growth [32:03] - Book recommendations [34:30] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “You can literally rewire your brain … when you start thinking about what you're grateful for, it starts to rewire your brain.” “Winning is important, and we can do that in ways that are aligned with who we've been created to be in the world.” “Success is showing up as the person you intend to be and accomplishing what you intend to accomplish at the moment.” “Clear vision, clear results. Fuzzy vision, fuzzy results.” “Your excellence will permit you to stand before kings.” “The most important thing in a relationship is selection … I'm grateful we both waited for each other and found each other.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How by Daniel Coyle (https://a.co/d/bPBstVK) Alive at Work: The Neuroscience of Helping Your People Love What They Do by Daniel M. Cable (https://a.co/d/69lO6YK) Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect by Matthew D. Lieberman (https://a.co/d/7a9lrpk) In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day: How to Survive and Thrive When Opportunity Roars by Mark Batterson (https://a.co/d/hrPzTwq) Wide Awake: The Future Is Waiting Within You by Erwin Raphael McManus (https://a.co/d/3hKY0Dn) The Last Arrow: Save Nothing for the Next Life by Erwin Raphael McManus (https://a.co/d/8n8LHES) Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina (https://a.co/d/1G2Sl1c) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://selkingperformance.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlattner/  https://www.instagram.com/drselking/  https://x.com/ChampMindsets  https://x.com/DrSelking  https://www.facebook.com/selkingperformancegroup/  https://www.facebook.com/alattner  "Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets" (https://a.co/d/7dpSpIA) "A Dream Come True: The Buzz on Greatness (Zip the Bee Book 1)" (https://a.co/d/eoKIwQw) "Winner's Circle (Zip the Bee Book 2)" (https://a.co/d/ep26gs1)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Dr. Amber Selking — author of Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets, podcast host of Building Championship Mindsets, entrepreneur, mental performance coach for LSU football, wife, and mom. Dr. Amber has a PhD in Applied Sport and Human Performance Psychology from the University of Missouri. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:29] - Dr. Amber's bio and backstory [03:53] - Working with LSU football [05:48] - Why Dr. Amber decided to pursue a career in sports psychology [08:45] - The brain's impact on performance [10:19] - Psycho-neuromuscular theory [12:13] - How to stay calm and control the controllables [15:19] - Limited attentional capacity of the brain [15:58] - Impact of social media on mental health [17:28] - Dr. Amber's approach to providing suggestions when working with clients [19:56] - Impact of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals [21:58] - Helping athletes prepare for life transitions after sports [26:23] - The idea of “teach for transfer” [27:41] - Pain, Purpose, Platform [30:36] - Dr. Amber's experience with the John Maxwell Team [33:31] - How mindset is often used as a buzzword in social media [35:57] - What mindset really is NOTABLE QUOTES: “The brain is not a muscle in the scientific sense, but it functions like a muscle in the extent that the parts of it that we use grow and get stronger, and the parts of it that we don't get weaker.” “Every thought we have sends an electrical signal from our brain through our neurons into our bodies to do something. And the question is, are those thoughts helping you or hurting you?” “Be aware of your thoughts. Recognize what you're thinking, then take those thoughts captive and ask yourself, ‘Is this thought helping me or hurting me?' If it's hurting you, release it and replace it with the right way of thinking.” “Our thoughts affect our emotions, which affect our body's response, and so this starts to come to life for us and puts a lot of control back in people's lives and in what can feel like a very uncontrollable world that we're living in today.” “We don't fight against flesh and blood; we fight against principalities of the darkness.” “If we fill our mind with the straight Twitter feed of negativity, there's going to be no room for good stuff. And it's just going to be this constant fill of more anxiety and more stress. So, be very mindful of what you let in.” “The problem for most people is that when the pain comes, and we're bombarded with this message that pain is bad, it's horrible, that we should do everything we can to avoid it. But purpose tells us the exact opposite. You have to work through it. You should expect it. It needs to be there because it owns your purpose. It leads you directly to it. It clarifies what your purpose is.” “If everything rises and falls on leadership, what does leadership rise and fall on? And that's where I think mindset comes into play.” “A mindset is like an Instagram filter on your brain. You could have one picture, and if you put a black-and-white filter over it, it looks very different than if you put a Lo-Fi filter over it.” “Everything we know in brain science is in the Bible. But the cool thing about science is no one feels a certain way about science, so you can talk to everybody about these things.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://selkingperformance.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberlattner/  https://www.instagram.com/drselking/  https://x.com/ChampMindsets  https://x.com/DrSelking  https://www.facebook.com/selkingperformancegroup/  https://www.facebook.com/alattner  "Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets" (https://a.co/d/7dpSpIA) "A Dream Come True: The Buzz on Greatness (Zip the Bee Book 1)" (https://a.co/d/eoKIwQw) "Winner's Circle (Zip the Bee Book 2)" (https://a.co/d/ep26gs1)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://johnhulen.pro  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with The Married Entrepreneurs, Kay Lee and Robert Fukui. In this episode, they talk about couples who work together, keeping a healthy balance between work and personal life, why relationships are the foundation for business success, tips on quality time, and the power of daily habits like prayer and affirmation. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:31] - Statistics on divorce rate among entrepreneurs [02:42] - Is their coaching geared toward dual or solo entrepreneurs? [03:52] - Work-life balance vs. work-life harmony [06:34] - The power of daily prayer in marriage [08:13] - Affirming each other to maintain a healthy relationship [09:47] - Tips on improving efficiency and margins for entrepreneurs [12:38] - Challenges with delegation and letting go of control for entrepreneurs [15:36] - Nurturing creativity in a team [17:40] - How to get Kay Lee and Robert's book, Tandem [18:22] - How Kay Lee and Robert work on their marriage [20:20] - Importance of scheduling time away together [21:40] - Role of faith in their business [25:33] - Importance of authenticity in business [27:58] - Kay Lee and Robert's definition of success [29:49] - #1 daily habit [32:24] - Traits of a great leader [35:58] - Connect with Kay Lee and Robert [38:53] - Book and podcast recommendations [41:58] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “Have quality time with your spouse and your family. It doesn't matter how much time you have; it's about how you make it count.” “The one thing you can do that will almost bulletproof your marriage is to pray intentionally with each other.” “As business owners, we waste more time than we realize. If you audit your time and where you're spending it, are those areas productive? I guarantee you, 100% of the time, it's not. In fact, only 20% of our time is actually spent on productive work. We need to flip the ratio to make 70% of our time productive.” “Business is personal because it involves people.” “What's ordinary to you is magic to other people.” “Actions speak louder than words. People want to be shown, not told.” “The more you affirm someone, the better it is for the relationship.” “The best leaders I've ever known have been the ones who, when something goes wrong, take the blame, even though they're not at fault. And when things go right, they pass the praise on, even if they were the one who did it right.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman (https://a.co/d/eR7Gpkd) One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon (https://a.co/d/guS9X66) 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy (https://a.co/d/cKuQfF5) Keep Your Love on: Connection, Communication and Boundaries by Danny Silk (https://a.co/d/6rSfk4e) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Ed Mylett Show (https://tinyurl.com/TheEdMylettShowPodcast) Tell Us a Good Story with Kevin and Stephanie Mason (https://tinyurl.com/TellUsAGoodStoryPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://marriedentrepreneur.co/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfukui/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleefukui/  https://www.instagram.com/thrivingintandem/ https://www.facebook.com/robert.fukui  https://www.facebook.com/kaylee.mullerfukui https://www.thetandembook.com/ “Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance”  (https://a.co/d/2lxzGrg) Thriving in Tandem Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/ThrivingInTandemPodcast)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John sits down with husband-and-wife duo Kay Lee and Robert Fukui — business consultants and co-authors of Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance. Kay Lee and Robert share their journeys as entrepreneurs from very different backgrounds, how they met, their premarital counseling, and their experience working together as couplepreneurs. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:21] - Kay Lee's and Robert's backgrounds [06:20] - John's background in ministry and moving into entrepreneurship [10:15] - How Kay Lee and Robert met through an online Christian dating site [16:04] - Their relationship and pre-marital counseling [18:31] - Ensuring that Robert was ready for a new relationship [20:00] - How counseling helped them build a strong foundation for their marriage [21:36] - Why John is the perfect person to talk about marriage [24:01] - Importance of men showing emotional vulnerability in relationships [27:55] - Kay Lee's rationale for wanting premarital counseling [29:25] - The term “couplepreneur” [30:09] - Working together as husband and wife in the same business [33:53] - Making decisions that are best for “us” [35:46] - The sixth sense that women have [37:35] - Why they decided to write the book Tandem [41:13] - Statistics on divorce rate among entrepreneurs [42:16] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “The things that will help strengthen your marriage are actually simple in principle, but it's very hard—mentally, emotionally, and sometimes spiritually—to do.” “Going in and defending yourself, trying to fix the other person, and pointing fingers—those are our gut reactions that are easy to do, but they are very toxic for the relationship. The simple act of listening and empathizing is easy in principle but very hard mentally and emotionally to do.” “Any new skill feels weird when you first start doing it, but the more you do it, the easier it gets.” “Great relationships aren't just about compromise; they're about finding the best of both ideas and working together.” “In an argument, it's just me against her, and I want to win, or she wants to win. But when you realize it's about ‘us,' everything changes.” “The power of the pause is very powerful. When we pause, more truth or facts come out that weren't there initially, and then you realize, ‘Oh, this wasn't the right decision.'” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://marriedentrepreneur.co/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertfukui/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayleefukui/  https://www.instagram.com/thrivingintandem/ https://www.facebook.com/robert.fukui  https://www.facebook.com/kaylee.mullerfukui https://www.thetandembook.com/ “Tandem: The Married Entrepreneurs' Guide for Greater Work-Life Balance”  (https://a.co/d/2lxzGrg) Thriving in Tandem Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/ThrivingInTandemPodcast)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his conversation with Panda Ludwig. Panda discusses her upcoming book, The Panda Principles: The Black and White of Business According to 100+ Founders. She discusses the importance of improving her relationship with herself and how that has impacted her business. Becoming healthy was/is so important for Panda and now she sees the need to strike a balance between health and wealth. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and recap of part 1 [01:17] - Panda's unconventional approach to writing her book [02:33] - John's motivation for writing his book [04:34] - Who is The Panda Principles for? [09:21] - Insight into the content and purpose of the book [11:11] - How Panda is working on her significant relationships [14:27] - How Panda invests in her growth [15:43] - Redefining success [17:54] - Top traits of a great leader [18:24] - Best advice Panda ever received [20:10] - Panda's legacy [21:00] - Free efficiency tools for small business [21:53] - How to connect with Panda  [26:45] - Book recommendations [28:13] - Podcast recommendations [30:51] - John's journey into podcasting [32:55] - How John chooses guests for the show [36:32] - The value of handwritten notes [39:05] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “Why are we so connected to achievement that it becomes our identity and the most important thing to us, where we'll sacrifice our life, our family, our friendships, we will give our health for achievement?” “A great leader who's a great listener, and that's a little hard to do sometimes, especially when we're too busy. But if you can listen, you can learn so much from your people, from your team, from your customers, from the market.” “You're never going to get everything done. No one ever is. So, live in the moment. Do what you need to today, but don't think about what you need to do six years from now.” “Investing in community, both a monetary investment and a time investment, has had the greatest return on investment in my growth than anything I've done in a long time.” “If we're not refilling ourselves, recharging our own batteries, we can't be as impactful to people we need, or to our clients, or to our families, or, you know, the important things in our life.” “Wealth without health ... isn't true wealth. In fact, I know some very wealthy people who are miserable.” “You're best serving your audience by being so authentic.” “I value relationships. They mean everything to me.” BOOK MENTIONED: The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford (https://a.co/d/hviEpsB) PODCAST MENTIONED: Read to Lead Podcast with Jeff Brown (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: Get a free list of “Efficiency Tools for Small Businesses” - Text “TOOLS” to 55777 https://www.increase.expert/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anludwig/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566738988744   https://www.youtube.com/@IncreaseExpert  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Panda Ludwig — speaker, multiple-time founder, transformative CFO, former director of a non-profit, author of the upcoming book “The Panda Principles,” and founder of Increase Expert, a business advisory firm. Panda shares her journey as an entrepreneur, overcoming burnout, and her transformation from building wealth to building health. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - Panda's bio [03:04] - Panda's backstory [04:56] - Building a successful business that cost her health and relationships [09:03] - Selling her business due to health issues [11:43] - Hustle culture and the myth of work-life balance [12:40] - How to discover your purpose [14:06] - The connection between pain and purpose [16:27] - Difference between passion and purpose [17:41] - Panda's health journey after selling her business [20:56] - Going through an identity crisis after shifting from business owner to patient [22:09] - Building a support community for healing [23:24] - Reshaping her definition of success [24:48] - Challenges of managing business and personal neglect [27:05] - Being present physically but absent mentally due to work [32:38] - Simplifying financial topics [35:10] - The power of storytelling [38:02] - Panda's upcoming book [40:24] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “There's no such thing as work-life balance. It's not possible. It will never be balanced. It's about finding work-life harmony.” “What a lie we have been sold about hustle culture... working yourself to death helps no one, and it kills you.” “Purpose is on the other side of pain ... you have to work through the pain to get to the other side.” “Resilience without growth, it's just having a bad day.” “We can be resilient, and we can bounce back. And that's wonderful to bounce back, but I want to represent bouncing back better.” “Passion is for me. Purpose is what I give the world.” “What is all the wealth of the world if you don't have your health, if you don't have any friends, and you don't have anything to look forward to?” “It's best to be where you're at when you're there.” “Be where you're at when you're there.” “Stories communicate and there's a reason that the greatest teacher who ever lived spoke mostly in stories.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.increase.expert/  https://pages.amandaludwig.com/home/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anludwig/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566738988744   https://www.youtube.com/@IncreaseExpert  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John continues his discussion with Shawn and Stormie Andrews. In Part 1, they share the story of how they went from being work colleagues to becoming friends and, eventually, a couple. In this episode, Shawn & Stormie discuss the story behind writing their new book, The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check, which started as a business book but turned into a humorous look at relationships. They also share how working on it helped them grow closer as a couple. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Selling is serving [02:04] - Marketing is storytelling [03:43] - The idea behind "The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check" [12:20] - How writing the book helped them rediscover balance in their marriage [14:34] - Walk and talk sessions to maintain their connection [16:37] - Shawn and Stormie's definition of success [18:10] - The impact of faith in their business [22:54] - Shawn and Stormie's top daily habits [25:47] - Stormie's bad habit that he broke [27:11] - Their favorite podcasts [30:03] - John's favorite podcasts [32:23] - John's experience as a professional speaker and voiceover artist [34:42] - Traits of a great leader [36:29] - Best advice they ever received [38:24] - What Shawn and Stormie want their legacy to be [40:08] - Best way to connect with Shawn and Stormie [46:36] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “Selling is serving. That's all it is. When we're serving people, they never feel sold to.” “Marketing is storytelling. The problem that most companies have is they tell the wrong story, or they tell it to the wrong people.” “Don't ever start with your own story. Tell stories of people you've helped. Those are the stories people want to hear.” “You can't keep anyone in check. The premise of the book is really this: when you bring two people together, they get to bring their own individuality.” “A relationship is not about dominance or submission. It's about two people coming together and creating something greater than the sum of the two parts.” “Having the ability to create something that makes the world better on your own is a blessing, but doing it with the person you love the most is ten times better.” “The most valuable asset that you have is your name, and unfortunately, some people sell off that asset for a pittance.” “Know yourself and never settle down. Don't sacrifice your standards. Keep your standards.” “Never do business with someone that you wouldn't want to have a coffee, a tea, a beer, or wine with.” “Leaders read and readers lead.” “The greatest leaders never had a title.” BOOK MENTIONED: The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman (https://a.co/d/8iYYWlY) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Lex Fridman Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/LexFridmanPod) The Why Files Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/TheWhyFilesPodcast) The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelLeadershipPod) Read to Lead Podcast with Jeff Brown (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://stormieandrews.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnandrews143/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormieandrews/  https://www.breatheconvention.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shawnwillis5am/ https://www.instagram.com/stormie_a/ https://www.facebook.com/quinn.vega https://www.facebook.com/stormie.andrews.3 https://x.com/StormieAndrews “The World's Best Buyer Persona Reimagined: It's Not Who They Are But HOW THEY THINK!” (https://a.co/d/3RsxRG5)  “The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check” (https://a.co/d/1Lwwdy7) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John sits down with Shawn and Stormie Andrews, the dynamic husband-wife duo who co-authored The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check. Shawn is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in business and was named Entrepreneur of the Year in Nevada in 2021. Stormie, the creator of the World's Best Buyer Persona System, is an author and has been named one of the Top 50 Tech Visionaries by InterCon.  They are also the founders of BREATHE! Exp, an event and experience company that combines technology and creativity to help businesses grow and scale. Beyond their professional achievements, Shawn and Stormie are also proud parents and doting grandparents to two wonderful granddaughters. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:38] - Shawn & Stormie's background [05:35] - Stormie's The World's Best Buyer Persona System [07:56] - Their roles at the BREATHE! Exp [09:09] - How Shawn and Stormie met [11:14] - Developing their friendship [15:36] - Becoming interested in each other [17:21] - The journey from friend-zone to falling in love [20:45] - Stormie's awkward first confession [22:38] - The unexpected date after 20 people backed out [24:47] - Finding notes about their relationship date at a museum [26:38] - People who treat relationships like disposable resources [30:29] - Role of honest communication in building strong relationships [30:58] - How we say things vs what we say [33:21] - Their partnership in business ventures [37:09] - The BREATHE! Summit NOTABLE QUOTES: “Life and business are all about relationships because if you don't have those, you don't have anything.” “Business and personal relationships are about communication. Honest communication is the glue that strengthens the relationship.” “Our communication is very important, but it's not what we say that gets us in trouble—it's how we say it.” “Most people spend their lives developing wealth, and then they have to return that wealth to regain their health.” “When it comes to communication, according to the tenets of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), only 7% of our intended messages are in the words we use. 38% is tonality, and 55% is body language.” “People do not realize that sales is actually a part of marketing. Event production is one component of marketing.” “In order for a company to fully succeed, operations have to be efficient.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://stormieandrews.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnandrews143/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormieandrews/  https://www.breatheconvention.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shawnwillis5am/ https://www.instagram.com/stormie_a/ https://www.facebook.com/quinn.vega https://www.facebook.com/stormie.andrews.3 https://x.com/StormieAndrews “The World's Best Buyer Persona Reimagined: It's Not Who They Are But HOW THEY THINK!” (https://a.co/d/3RsxRG5)  “The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check” (https://a.co/d/1Lwwdy7) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Robb Munger — former Army officer, founder of Exodus Place (a nonprofit that helps homeless people), and author of the book Momentum: A Book About Getting One's Momentum Back. Robb has also served in the National Guard, worked in finance and real estate, and helped turn around Guiding Light Mission, a struggling nonprofit. Robb shares his mission to improve the world and how meeting Tim, a homeless man, changed his life. That encounter led him to realize that building relationships with those in need is the key to making real change and offering support. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Robb's bio [02:36] - Robb's book Momentum [03:42] - Robb's introduction to West Point and his military career [08:31] - Transitioning into real estate and building a successful brokerage [16:42] - Meeting Tim, a homeless man who changed his perspective [20:36] - Connecting Tim with a local mission and becoming his mentor [21:52] - The moment that led to starting Exodus Place in 2009 [29:10] - Leadership in military vs. business vs. non-profit sectors [32:50] - How military training influenced his leadership style in non-profit [35:55] - Training and replicating leadership at Exodus Place [40:44] - Impact of Robb's faith on his work and decision-making [44:27] - How Robb improves his significant relationships [48:04] - Robb's definition of success [48:46] - Top daily habit [50:12] - Best way to connect with Robb [50:48] - How to donate to Exodus Place [52:24] - Book recommendations [53:02] - Robb's go-to podcasts [53:44] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “In the army, you want to fight it (military structure and hierarchy) because you want to be your own person. Then, all of a sudden, you realize order is different from just bossing someone around. It's giving them instruction so they can perform their job better with a lot of people to accomplish the mission.” “The best leaders replicate themselves, meaning they create more leaders.” “A passable leader has followers; it doesn't take much to do that. It takes something special to create other leaders, to see that kernel of potential and help it become what it could be.” “Don't be embarrassed about a small donation because it's the act of donating that makes a difference in a person's life. It all counts.” “The average donation in the United States right now is about $15. For us, $15 covers 45 meals.” “I understand that I am nobody without everybody.” “Together, we're all going to make mistakes, but together, we can work through them.” “Success is about relationships. If you take care of the people around you, everything else will fall into place. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (https://a.co/d/6Gm5O8t) The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be (from Chicken Soup for the Soul series) by Jack Canfield (https://a.co/d/6yLmIID) Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss (https://a.co/d/8yQYf2u) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Joe Rogan Experience (https://tinyurl.com/JoeRoganExperiencePodcast) Ben Greenfield Life Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/BenGreenfieldLifePodcast) Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/LifespanDrDavidSinclair) BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/BiggerPocketsRealEstatePodcast) Moonshots with Peter Diamandis (https://tinyurl.com/MoonshotsWithPeterDiamandis) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.exodusplace.org  https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbmunger/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/exodus-place/ https://www.facebook.com/robb.munger https://www.facebook.com/ExodusPlace/ https://www.instagram.com/robbmunger/ https://www.instagram.com/exodus.place.gr/ “Momentum: A Book About Getting One's Momentum Back” (https://a.co/d/bgG4gDz) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his conversation with Petra Velzeboer. The two share their valuable perspectives on education, the changing job market, mental health, and the impact of digital technology on our well-being.  Petra also shares her journey of writing her first book, Begin with You, and her upcoming book, Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, which explores the impact of technology on our mental health and relationships. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and Part 1 recap [01:27] - The assumption that every high school graduate will go to college [02:27] - The changing job market [05:51] - How she secured her TEDx talk through networking [07:33] - Petra's book Begin with You, its inspiration, and focus [11:03] - Petra's upcoming book Digital Wellbeing [12:30] - Digital tech has been perpetrated on us without our permission [14:24] - Us vs. Them politics [17:26] - Many people have lost the skill of conversing and sharing ideas [18:22] - Future plans for her consultancy [20:53] - Coaching is a 2-way street [23:47] - How Petra improves her significant relationships [25:29] - Petra's ideal client [26:12] - #1 daily habit of Petra [26:42] - Traits of a great leader [28:19] - Best advice Petra has given [30:29] - What Petra does to invest in her growth [32:18] - The best way to connect with Petra [34:01] - Book recommendations [36:49] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: “Networking is just a superpower.” “Isn't it interesting that if you offer something to someone, they just want to help.” “Educating people that mental health is about all of us. It's about the health of our mind. It's not mental illness; that's just a part of it.” “When we say mental health, we think crisis. But actually, it's about, ‘How do we perform at our best? How do we sustain success? How do we live our best lives?'” “Empathy and authenticity open the space for others to be open with you.” “Coaching, like any other relationship, is a two-way street. There has to be, ‘I think you're a good fit,' and you have to think, ‘I'm a good fit.' It has to go both ways. And if it doesn't, it isn't going to work.” “Selling is serving. Because if you're truly serving people, they never feel sold to. Ever.” “You'll learn through the movement forward, not through the strategizing. The opposite of a perfectionist is someone who moves forward, and as you're moving, your creative juices will flow.” “Growth is in my bones. It's in my blood. It's the only thing I know, and sometimes to my detriment, because sometimes people are like, let's just take a breath and appreciate where we are.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan (https://a.co/d/fDXv3tF) Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski (https://a.co/d/6CbEe47) Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home by Toko-Pa Turner (https://a.co/d/fE04Odh) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/isiP1Yg) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Diary Of A CEO Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/DiaryOfACEOPodcast) The Rich Roll podcast (https://tinyurl.com/TheRichRollPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.petravelzeboer.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ https://www.youtube.com/@petra.velzeboer “Begin with You: Invest in Your Mental Well-Being and Satisfaction at Work” (https://a.co/d/dbI2Nu8) “Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life” (https://a.co/d/1EZarkm) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/  

John talks with Petra Velzeboer – psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, founder of PVL (a mental health consulting business), author of Begin with You: Invest in Your Mental Well-Being and Satisfaction at Work and Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, and a proud mother of two.  Petra was born and raised in a religious cult, which led to many challenges in her life, including addiction and depression. She now uses her experiences to help, inspire, and support others. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:07] - Petra's bio [05:32] - Warning: Potentially sensitive content, not to be overheard by kids [05:57] - Petra's background of being born and raised in a religious cult [08:19] - Leaving the cult  [09:35] - Getting addicted to drugs, alcohol, and promiscuity after leaving the cult [10:35] - Her rock-bottom moments [12:35] - How growing up in a cult changed her perspective on God [15:32] - Moving to London while pregnant and adjusting to a new life [16:51] - Her desire to cover up her past and fit in [19:42] - Rock bottom moments that pushed Petra to change [22:07] - When she was driving under the influence with her young son [22:38] - How A.A. helped her develop honesty and accountability [23:33] - Petra's journey to sobriety [27:15] - Discovering her entrepreneurial spirit [30:00] - Her interest in the counseling profession as a teenager [31:11] - What led her to become an accidental entrepreneur [32:46] - Intentionally shrinking her business to a small, flexible team  [34:49] - How the U.S. educational system is not designed to create independent thinkers [36:56] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “Sometimes life happens because we're not brave enough to make a stand.” “Addicts have a lot of rage and a lot of trauma and a lot of stuff. But if you can reposition it to be energy or forward motion and doing great things, we have more energy than a lot of people, actually.” “I think we get sucked into the cult of success and what it should look like.” “Groupthink does not ever lead to innovation.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.petravelzeboer.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ https://www.youtube.com/@petra.velzeboer “Begin with You: Invest in Your Mental Well-Being and Satisfaction at Work” (https://a.co/d/dbI2Nu8) “Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life” (https://a.co/d/1EZarkm) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Episode 227 Into the Storm with Kevin DeShazo (Part 2) In Part 1, Kevin shared his journey, from his non-entrepreneurial upbringing to founding BETTER and Fieldhouse Media, and the importance of developing mental toughness and resilience.  In this episode, he discusses his book Keep Chopping Wood and how seasoning wood parallels long-term growth. He also discusses the importance of consistent effort and commitment in improving any area of life—whether it's leadership skills or relationships—and shares why prioritizing relationships, especially with family, is essential. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Part 1 recap [01:16] - Intro [02:24] - The power of physical books [05:49] - Shoutout to Dr. Hayley Nelson (EP80 - https://tinyurl.com/RandR080) [07:15] - About his book Keep Chopping Wood [11:49] - Impact of his book across various industries [12:39] - Leadership Interrupted book [15:32] - How Kevin's faith influences his leadership, coaching, and business [18:22] - Ministry through business [21:03] - How Kevin improves his relationships [22:44] - Creating “family freedom” [24:52] - Being present and intentional with his family [27:44] - Kevin's definition of success [28:12] - Traits of a great leader [28:22] - Best advice Kevin received [29:50] - Kevin's biggest failure and the lesson learned [32:03] - Best way to connect with Kevin [33:04] - Books that help Kevin to grow [37:56] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “You need a vision for what you want—whether it's being a great leader, spouse, parent, or just being healthy and financially stable. That vision for tomorrow demands something from you today.” “We live in a world of convenience, but when it comes to getting better, convenience is out the window.” “Getting better is not going to be convenient. It's just a requirement that you show up and do the work every day.” “When everyone's looking for the shortcut, the work is the shortcut.” “Share your stories. You never know the impact that message might have, whether it drives revenue or not.” “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% your attitude and how you respond to it.”  “Show up each day with gratitude and say, how can I steward this the best way possible?” “Your circumstances plus your perspective determine your experience. If you want to have a better experience, have a better perspective on whatever is happening around you. You get to choose your perspective on that thing, and it will be good or bad, not because of what it is, but because of the way that you view it.” BOOKS MENTIONED: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan (https://a.co/d/eD5Kh9R) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/h03kZtO) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.deshazo.me  https://www.bebetterleaders.com https://www.intothestormbook.com https://www.keepchoppingwood.com https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo https://x.com/kevindeshazo  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/  https://www.facebook.com/kevindeshazospeaks/ https://www.youtube.com/user/kevindeshazo "Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage" (https://a.co/d/fNfXnKX) "Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Success" (https://a.co/d/fZljRly)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Kevin DeShazo — author, co-founder of BETTER, founder of Fieldhouse Media, keynote speaker, consultant for top leaders/teams on leadership, culture, mindset, and high-performance, husband, and dad. Kevin's new book, Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage, is about building mental toughness and overcoming adversity. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Kevin's bio [02:06] - Kevin's backstory [03:22] - Meeting his wife [04:13] - Starting his healthcare staffing company [05:33] - Recognizing the potential of social media  [06:21] - The inception of Fieldhouse Media [07:00] - Creating the company, BETTER [08:46] - The discipline to become the best [12:26] - Fieldhouse Media today [13:51] - How to effectively use social media [16:32] - The value of generosity and sharing on social media [20:31] - Regularly recording and sharing content [21:18] - What posts to share [22:52] - You don't need expensive equipment to get started [23:40] - The one-take rule [25:30] - The services offered by BETTER [29:30] - How BETTER supports companies outside the sports world [30:53] - The role of mental performance in leadership [32:25] - How negative thoughts lead to negative actions and outcomes [35:29] - Kevin's upcoming book, "Into the Storm" [39:02] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “Often, the best leader on the team is not the best player. They may not have the talent level, but they have the discipline. They have the commitment, but they also have the character and the willingness to lead, and people will follow them.”  “It doesn't matter what your industry is, what your age is; you just need to figure out where your people are on social media and then determine how you can add value.” “Figure out where your audience is and what they want on those platforms. Every platform has its own psychology, and people want different things from each.” “In today's world, people care a little bit about your brand. They care more about you…That doesn't mean you have to show your whole life, but when you can show your interest, passion, expertise, and just be generous with your thoughts and expertise, which is going to be helpful to a lot of people.” “People care a little bit about your brand. They care more about you. We want to buy from people. We want to connect with people.” “You can have every leadership skill in the world. You can read every great leadership book, go to every great leadership conference, and listen to every great leadership podcast, and they're all great. You can build up all of these skills, but when the pressure hits, if you can't think clearly, none of those skills are actually going to help you.” “The better you get at being a clear and more concise and a better communicator, the more you're going to win.” “Our thoughts shape our actions; our actions shape our outcomes. Most people experience negative outcomes in their lives because they're taking negative actions. They're not choosing those negative actions; they are simply a natural outflow of negative thoughts.” “The only way to get better at dealing with adversity is to deal with adversity. Most people are terrible at dealing with adversity because they refuse to deal with it. They keep running away from it and wondering why they can never handle difficult things.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.deshazo.me  https://www.bebetterleaders.com https://www.intothestormbook.com https://www.keepchoppingwood.com https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo https://x.com/kevindeshazo  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/  https://www.facebook.com/kevindeshazospeaks/ https://www.youtube.com/user/kevindeshazo "Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage" (https://a.co/d/fNfXnKX) "Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Success" (https://a.co/d/fZljRly)  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John and Mary Beth continue their discussion. In the previous episode, Mary Beth shared her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and adversity to become a respected judge and now a passionate advocate for recovery. Today, she talks more about the recovery process and shares her experiences to reduce stigma, offer hope, and guide others on the path to healing. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and recap of Part 1 [01:26] - The process for becoming a Federal Administrative Law Judge [03:53] - Mary Beth's take on “Addiction = Disease” [06:02] - Statistics related to recovery rates [07:41] - Rewiring the brain for recovery [11:21] - The nudge Mary Beth felt to help others in recovery [13:36] - Helping women recover from various traumas through SHE RECOVERS [15:17] - Mary Beth found her purpose in helping others through her pain [18:04] - How Mary Beth improves her significant relationships [20:34] - Mary Beth's definition of success [21:40] - #1 daily habit [22:19] - Traits of a great leader [23:00] - Best advice Mary Beth received  [24:31] - Mary Beth's legacy [25:33] - How Mary Beth invests in her growth [27:27] - Best way to connect with Mary Beth [30:53] - Different ways Mary Beth has fun [32:20] - Books recommendations [33:00] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “The bad things about having an addiction are the losses. It's not that you try to forget them; you try to ignore them. But there's that pain of knowing that you've lost things you wanted—things you maybe worked for—and because of your addiction, you had to give them away, or they were taken away.” “It's important that we all recognize our natural rhythms and accommodate them to the best of our ability.” “The positive choices rewire the brain. And when you make good positive choices in your recovery, it's a new normal.” “Challenge your own thoughts if you find yourself caught in negative loops.” “Success in life is more about having meaningful work, challenging but not too much, and a balanced life.” “You have to decide what you're going to do about the pain you've experienced and hopefully find a way to heal and give back to others.” “When you get to work on time, today and tomorrow and the next day, you do that for a month, that it's usually a habit. It's not a struggle anymore. That's your new normal.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (https://a.co/d/hNTWHiq) Girl Walks Out of a Bar by Lisa F. Smith (https://a.co/d/cb2fXZe) Books by Gabor Maté Books by Holly Whitaker USEFUL RESOURCES: https://junkietojudge.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121/  https://x.com/MaryBethO_  https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.holuboconnor/ “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction” (https://a.co/d/fBuYR61) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Mary Beth O'Connor — retired Federal Administrative Law Judge, author of the book “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction,” childhood trauma survivor, addiction overcomer (sober since 1994), board member of the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, trainer, speaker, and wife. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:06] - Mary Beth's bio [04:01] - How childhood abuse led Mary Beth to use drugs at 12 [06:05] - Escalation of her addiction during her teenage years [07:11] - Negative consequences she experienced [08:33] - Affording drugs in high school [09:55] - Deciding to enter rehab at 32 [11:06] - The process of recovery [13:47] - How anxiety and PTSD impacted her addiction and recovery [15:54] - Impact of anxiety on while in school [17:17] - Mary Beth's recovery journey from the trauma [18:36] - Societal expectations of instant success [23:03] - Mary Beth's recovery plan [26:05] - Completing college while also pursuing recovery [26:53] - Going to law school at 39 [28:49] - Her husband's commitment to their relationship [31:06] - Mary Beth's experience at a law firm [32:48] - What is a Federal Administrative Judge? [34:15] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: “The life of having a meth use disorder—it's not a happy life. It's pretty miserable. But I knew that I had to deal with my trauma because if I didn't, I was never going to really be happy.” “Don't think about what it's going to take for you to get out of the building today. Think about what it's going to take you to get out of this room, and then once you get out of this room, into the hall, and so on.” “It's helpful to listen to what worked for other people. It's helpful to read other ideas because they're sources of information that may help you. It's just that you're the decision-maker.” “It took a long time and a lot of work for me... It was a lot harder and took much longer for me to recover from the trauma than from my substance use disorder.” “One of the dangers of our society right now is that everywhere we turn, there are promises of instant success or instant changing of a problem into something that's great. That's not reality. If you spend a lifetime tying knots in your rope, you can't expect to have them all untied just because you took a pill or you went to an hour with some shrink.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://junkietojudge.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121/  https://x.com/MaryBethO_  https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.holuboconnor/ “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction” (https://a.co/d/fBuYR61) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Diana Lammerts – TV host, journalist, business strategist, entrepreneur, content creator, head of DL Media, and Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council. Diana has also worked in radio and TV production. As Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council, Diana helps businesses integrate AI into their operations to drive growth and efficiency. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:07] - AI in daily life [05:50] - How AI is impacting education and the job market [09:03] - Diana's backstory [11:28] - Combining creativity and business [12:28] - The importance of partnerships and collaboration across different industries [15:21] - Diana's experience traveling and working remotely [17:28] - Kate Hancock: Creator of the Global AI Council [19:12] - Becoming an entrepreneur [20:35] - Effective leadership strategies for dealing with different types of employees [26:06] - Empowering employees to make decisions and prioritize client needs [28:06] - Improving the ability to communicate effectively on camera [32:33] - Ways for subject matter experts to appear more confident on camera [35:32] - Creating video content consistently for your business and personal brand [39:39] - How Diana improves her relationships [42:38] - Diana's definition of success [45:02] - Top daily habit [46:01] - Traits of a great leader [46:46] - How Diana invests in her growth [49:12] - Contact information for Diana [52:25] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “AI is very helpful. I understand it can be scary, but so was the internet.” “The impact AI is making in the marketplace. Imagine people who have different abilities or, some say, are disabled. They have the opportunity to do things they haven't been able to do now.” “Always be working yourself out of a job.” “You have to own your real estate, which means you have to own your emails, phone numbers, etc. Because when you're on a platform like Facebook, Instagram, etc., and you are one of the big companies, get the emails because if they shut you down, you lose everything, including your revenue.” “You are allowed to feel what you feel. But you're in control of how you react. So your feelings are valid, but it's how you react that makes a difference.” “Whatever makes you happy. That is success for you.” “Record yourself. And the best thing is, it's you can even use it for social media. It's not even just to practice; you can actually hit two birds with one stone.” “The first one you do will always be the worst, it's always going to be the worst one. But when you go back and look at it, six months, a year later, you'll be able to see the progress that you've made.” BOOK MENTIONED: Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller (https://a.co/d/9uGqIaA) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://dlmedia.info  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianalammerts/ https://www.instagram.com/dianalammerts/  https://www.facebook.com/DianaLammertsDLMedia  https://x.com/dianalammerts  http://www.dianalammerts.contactin.bio  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with AJ Adams — author of The Bible Business Blueprint, founder of the Gospel Patrons Community, CEO of Thousand Hills Consulting, marketing expert, speaker, coach, husband, and father. Through his company, AJ helps people grow their businesses and give generously to make a positive impact in the world. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and AJ's bio [02:16] - AJ's background [03:58] - Discovering the power of public speaking [05:27] - Transition from ministry to entrepreneurship [06:51] - Financial struggles and turning point in his life [10:33] - Helping people through his business [13:00] - Prioritizing mission and culture in business [14:45] - Launching Thousand Hills Consulting [18:39] - The formula for making money without taking advantage of people [19:53] - Relationships are the true currency of business [22:43] - Jesus was the greatest marketer [24:40] - What is marketing and why is it important? [26:46] - Compassion-driven marketing [30:08] - Transforming transactional marketing into transformational marketing [31:24] - Proposing to his wife on their first official date [33:42] - Immediate sales pitches on LinkedIn [36:06] - Example of Hitch movie for building relationships [37:43] - Creating  genuine relationships on Facebook [39:00] - Toxic masculinity vs. true masculinity [40:03] - Being a fierce protector and a gentle lover [42:25] - Why most men are afraid to stand up for what's right and face criticism [45:31] - How AJ improves his significant relationships [49:36] - Importance of communication in relationships [51:29] - AJ's definition of success  [51:52] - #1 daily habit  [52:30] - Best advice AJ received [54:32] - Book recommendations [56:02] - Wrap up NOTABLE QUOTES: “Behind every great success story is an even greater backstory.” “You can bring the passion for helping people together with the desire to earn an income, and your business can become your ministry.” “Serve your way to the sale.” “If your hands are too clean, you're not getting in the trenches with your customers. If your hands are too dirty, you're too far in the trenches, and now you'll drown with them instead of helping them.” “You don't create trust. People give us trust based on the value we've delivered.” “Relationship is the true currency of business.” “If your clients come to you because of money, they're going to leave for the same reason. So there's got to be more behind it than that. You've got to have more to offer than just what you charge.” “True masculinity is loving one woman, loving your family, being tender with your family, and being a fierce protector.” “True masculinity is not toxic. It's being tough but tender.” “If you want to avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” “Truth inherently is offensive. And if you don't agree, that's fine. The truth does not require your endorsement. It's still true.” “An easy life makes a weak man, but a hard life makes a strong man.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Acts of Solomon (https://a.co/d/evxbmet) B.O.S.S. Moves: Business Mastery Secrets from a Million Dollar Round Table by Myron Golden (https://a.co/d/e5pgoXU) PODCAST MENTIONED: The Mark Driscoll Podcast  USEFUL RESOURCES: https://ajadamsofficial.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/imajadams/  https://www.instagram.com/imajadams/ https://stan.store/imajadams https://www.youtube.com/@ImAJAdams https://x.com/imajadams  https://www.facebook.com/theajadams/ CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

In the previous episode, John and Dr. Keira Barr discussed her journey into the field of dermatology and how her skin changes led her to discover the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin. Today, they discuss the importance of curiosity, compassion, and connection for healing and how these impact skin health and our overall well-being, relationships, and business. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - 3 secrets for healing the body: curiosity, compassion, and connection [02:54] - Dr. Keira's entrepreneurial journey [05:07] - Advice for skincare beginners, especially males [07:53] - The value of doing one thing at a time and getting quick wins [10:06] - What Dr. Keira does to improve her significant relationships [14:22] - Dr. Keira's definition of success [15:46] - Top daily habit [16:16] - Traits of a great leader [16:53] - Best advice Dr. Keira ever received [17:53] - Dr. Keira's legacy [19:06] - How Dr. Keira invests in personal growth [22:05] - The best way to connect with Dr. Keira [27:27] - Books recommendations [29:30] - The difficulty of understanding complex medical terminology [33:33] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: “If we aren't curious, how are we going to know what we need to do to change?” “Connection, especially as entrepreneurs, it's very lonely. If you look at the literature, one of the number one predictors of outcome is social support. Feeling alone, feeling disconnected is one of the primary reasons that people do not do well.” “Skincare is not just about the products and procedures… It's taking care of all parts of you living inside the skin of yours.” “Skin health and mental health are not separate. The brain and the skin are intimately connected.” “Success is paying attention to the relationship I have with myself and honoring that.” “If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or maxed out, start with the one thing that can help you move that needle. It doesn't always have to be visible. Sometimes, it's about how you feel inside.” “A great leader is curious, doesn't assume they know all the answers, and is open and receptive to the collective ideas and thoughts being shared.” “To be a coach only requires that we be one step ahead of the people that we're coaching. You can't coach where you've never been.” “We can't change what's happened in the past, but we can decide how we'd want to be in our relationship with our present so that we can move into our future with a greater sense of ease.” The three critical secrets for healing the body:  Curiosity: Understanding what you need to change and how to take the next best step. Compassion: Recognizing your needs without self-criticism and addressing them. Connection: The importance of social support and connection in overall well-being. BOOKS MENTIONED: When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr. Gabor Maté (https://a.co/d/6scxKBi) The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (https://a.co/d/buZI2PL) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://drkeirabarr.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirabarr/  https://www.instagram.com/drkeirabarr https://www.facebook.com/drkeirabarr/ https://www.youtube.com/@keirabarr7540 The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty and Live the Life You Crave - https://a.co/d/b9ocbrG Take the skincare quiz: https://chooseresilience.outgrow.us/Copy-of-chooseresilience-3  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John shares his thoughts on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. While the bullet only grazed his ear, the incident shook the nation. John opens up about his reaction to the news and how it made him reflect on the current political discourse in America. He stresses the importance of treating those who have opposing views with empathy and compassion and finding solutions instead of creating more conflict. This episode is about improving relationships with others (even those with whom we disagree), not politics. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:38] - The incident: President Trump was grazed by a bullet [01:07] - Reaction to the news [02:46] - Podcast's focus on relationships [05:36] - A time when people could disagree and still be friends [07:03] - Being open to different opinions and having respectful conversations [08:31] - Civic duty - Voting and being part of the democratic process [11:01] - John's commitment to voting since turning 18 [12:48] - Listen more and speak with empathy and understanding [15:27] - Concerns for the country [16:45] -  Having love, care, and concern for others improves relationships and the country CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Dr. Keira Barr — a dual board-certified dermatologist, menopause specialist, author of The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty, and Live the Life You Crave, speaker, educator, skin cancer survivor, wife, and mom. The two discuss the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin and the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:57] - Dr. Keira's background  [04:29] - Dr. Keira's journey into integrative and functional medicine [07:16] - John's perspective on health [09:13] - “The Skin Whisperer” book [15:09] - Skincare audit to assess overall well-being [18:05] - Relationship between stress, inflammation, and immune system [19:14] - NICE (Neuro, Immune, Cutaneous, Endocrine) system [20:38] - Impact of personal authenticity on relationships and health [23:29] - Inflammation and impact on overall health [27:34] - Dr. Keira's plans to collaborate with psychiatrists [31:20] - Study shows 98% of people with skin issues report mental health impacts [32:51] - John's fascination with neuroscience [34:49] - Observing body language to enhance self-awareness and relationships NOTABLE QUOTES: “Your skin is a reflection of your internal health. So, what you see on the surface of your skin is an invitation to get really curious about what's happening in your life.” “Everything in your environment that can impact how your skin functions, how your body functions, and how you function in your skin is in relationship with each other.” “Most people go around thinking there's something wrong with them; I must be broken. And you're not broken. You just maybe have been misinformed. Maybe no one told you. And there's an opportunity to learn.” “Health is really about the integration of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.” “What you see on your skin is an invitation from your body to get really curious about what's happening in your life, in your relationships, with the environment that you're in, and the products that you're using.” “Our body has its own language. And the invitation is, can you be open and willing to learn the language of your body? Because that is the key to the kingdom of enhancing your relationships,  relationship with your first year yourself first, and then your relationship with others.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://drkeirabarr.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirabarr/  https://www.instagram.com/drkeirabarr https://www.facebook.com/drkeirabarr/ https://www.youtube.com/@keirabarr7540 The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty and Live the Life You Crave - https://a.co/d/b9ocbrG CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Wade Thomas – executive and business coach, consultant, speaker, author of From the Heart: Achieve Epic Results With an Approach That Works, and host of the Aim to Win podcast. Wade helps people and businesses achieve their full potential through compassion, empathy, and strategic business practices. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Wade's background [01:11] - Early career in retail and sales and transition into HR [07:16] - Decision to write the book From the Heart [10:58] - Purpose of the book and target audience [12:47] - Empathy and compassion in the workplace [15:06] - Feedback Wade got from the readers [17:45] - Importance of expressing gratitude in business [20:04] - The Ritz-Carlton Approach  [22:09] - Transition from the corporate world to the coaching world [23:01] - Wade's ideal client [24:04] - Sales is serving and helping solve problems [26:07] - Marketing is storytelling [28:17] - What makes Wade unique as a coach [32:38] - Wade's plans to launch a business with a life coach [36:20] - Importance of coaches having their own coaches [39:06] - Wade's approach to improving his relationships [40:06] - Wade's definition of success [40:44] - Wade's top daily habit [41:08] - Traits of a great leader [42:23] - Best advice Wade has received [42:55] - A time Wade failed big and what he learned [46:49] - How Wade invests in his growth [49:45] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES:  “Compassion and empathy isn't just a cool thing to do, but it goes to the bottom line.” “Selling is serving. And if you're not serving people, that means that when you talk to them about sales, they feel sold to.” “If somebody is open to the ideas of compassion and empathy in the way you treat your people, it is the key to financial success.” “Gratitude is one of the most important things that you can offer to your people.” “All of life is about relationships. And if you don't know how to handle those, I don't care how successful you think you are in business. You'll be astronomically better at it when you learn how to get better at relationships.” “All great coaches are being coached.” “One of the great things about coaches is that what we help people do is we help them get to where they need to be, not necessarily where they want to be.” “Great leaders are able to understand the people that they lead and help them get better, help them have more success. When they're able to do that, they have relationships. And relationships are really what drives whatever you're leading.” “Do the right thing. And the right thing is going to happen to you.” “You will learn something from every person you encounter.” “All relationships are a risk, but they are never a waste.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want by Dharius Daniels (https://a.co/d/0djVsiyl) Leadership Books by John Maxwell and Brene Brown PODCAST MENTIONED: The Mind Your Business Podcast with James Wedmore USEFUL RESOURCES: https://wadeathomas.com  https://aimtowinllc.com  https://www.instagram.com/_wade_thomas/  https://www.facebook.com/AimtoWinFB/  https://x.com/wadethomasok  From the Heart: Achieve Epic Results Through Building a Heart-Based Culture of Compassion and Empathy - https://a.co/d/edlUZme CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen   LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

In this episode, John and Maria continue their discussion. They talk about the strategies introverts can use to work through their fear of public speaking, how to boost confidence during presentations, details of her coaching programs, and how she helps ambitious introverts improve their speaking and networking skills and advance their careers. In the past episode, Maria shared her journey from a corporate job to helping corporate introverts overcome their fear of public speaking. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Maria's ideal client [02:17] - The misconception about coaching [04:43] - Everyone has skills worth coaching [05:46] - Maria's coaching courses [07:32] - New membership program for speaking skills [09:11] - How Maria helps to overcome the fear of public speaking [11:17] - The typical stage for Maria's speaking engagements [12:56] - Find engaged people in audience to gain confidence [14:20] - How Maria improves her relationships [17:40] - Challenges of entrepreneurship [20:54] - Being a serial entrepreneur [23:44] - Maria's definition of success [24:34] - #1 daily habit [24:52] - Traits of a great leader [25:13] - Best advice Maria received [26:08] - Maria's failed business ventures [27:23] - Maria's legacy [28:40] - How Maria invests in her personal growth [30:27] - Best way to connect to Maria [31:09] - Which people as connection to accept on LinkedIn [36:05] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES "Being a coach really means you're just one step ahead of the person you're helping." “A coach doesn't tell you what to do. A coach helps you figure out what you need to do, but asks a lot of questions. It's more discovery for the client, versus being a consultant." "If you're great at something, help somebody else with it. And you don't have to be the best in the world at it, you just got to be a little bit better than the people you're helping."  "If you're really great at what you do, you can become a coach at that thing for people who have less experience than you, who aren't quite as good at it. So not only are you doing the thing, you're still a practitioner. But you're also helping other people at the same time. So you're coaching them at the same time." "Everyone has something that they're good at. And there are so many people out there that would pay you to help them get better at it. That's something we don't realize." "Whatever happens in your relationships at home, you take with you to work." "Success to me is freedom. Freedom of time, freedom of being able to do what I want to do at whatever time. I don't want to be tied down." "Great leaders are empathetic. Great leaders lead by example. And great leaders listen to their team and the people around them." "If you're on time, you're late. And as someone that wants to be better at public speaking, you have to arrive early because that's gonna help you control your nerves and be more present and do better at everything." "You have the opportunity to learn every time you fail." "You could be nobody and make something so amazing and big of yourself if you yourself believed in it.” BOOKS MENTIONED: The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest (https://a.co/d/0i4EjVme) Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://a.co/d/05OgApaL) YouTube HANDLE MENTIONED: @Thewizardliz on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thewizardliz?si=cWPT4fBcSiv93FKR)  USEFUL RESOURCES: https://mariamalik.us  https://mariamalik.us/program/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sincerelymaria/  https://www.instagram.com/maria.malik888/  https://www.youtube.com/sincerelymaria  CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen      Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA      EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

John talks with Maria Malik — corporate speaking coach, host of The Introverted Speaker Podcast, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and wife. Maria helps corporate introverts overcome their fear of public speaking in the workplace, give memorable presentations & excel at impromptu speaking through coaching.  Listen to this episode to learn more:  [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - John's book update [01:40] - Maria's bio [03:25] - Career transition from corporate job to entrepreneurship [09:42] - The challenges introverts face in meeting new people [11:00] - How to know if you're an extrovert or an introvert [13:26] - How Maria found success on LinkedIn [16:03] - Importance of coaches having coaches [19:32] - Why it's so tough for introverts to be upfront [22:24] - Introverts as leaders [23:52] - What is it like for introverted entrepreneurs to attend a networking event [26:08] - Networking tips for introverts [30:00] - Niching down and focusing on a specific audience [31:06] - Dealing with perceptions that Maria isn't truly introverted  [33:39] - Why stories are so powerful and memorable for audiences NOTABLE QUOTES: “If you want something, let your life guide you to it.” “When you manifest and you really talk about the things that you want out loud, they happen for you.” “If you get better at public speaking, your value in the workplace goes up by 50%.” “The best coaches have coaches, and usually more than one.” “I think introverts are great leaders. There was also a research study that proved introverts actually make better leaders, especially if they have more extroverted teams.” “When you try to help everybody, you help nobody.” “If you want to grab an audience's attention, and you want to make an impact, it is all about the story.” “People love stories. If you tell a well-compelling story, they will remember that story for the rest of their lives. That's how powerful stories are.” USEFUL RESOURCES: https://mariamalik.us https://mariamalik.us/program/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sincerelymaria/ https://www.instagram.com/maria.malik888/ https://www.youtube.com/sincerelymaria CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com     Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen     Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen     Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen     LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA     EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/