Seeds of Success Podcast

Recorded one of the most powerful conversations I've ever been a part of last week

LinkedIn's funny. Sometimes I make strategic career-related connections.Sometimes a former colleague or friend just makes sense to connect.Sometimes, however, I see someone I don't know at all - but resonate with absolutely everything in their headline and think, “This is someone I should probably connect with.”If for no other reason than to learn something interesting and make connections with like-minded individuals.(Plus, you never know where one conversation will lead)Which is exactly what happened when Purpose Coach, Jessica O'Kane, and I connected.Her bio caught my eye: “Purpose Coach. Soul. Yoga Teacher. Sales. Marketing. High Achievers. Podcast Host”And I knew we needed to connect. A couple months later, we connected live, went 30+ minutes over our allotted time, resonated on every level, and then recorded one of the most impactful podcasts I've been a part of.We talk everything from:

A couple years ago I was interviewed on what I believe to be the most important aspects of high-quality leadership. And here is the in-depth interview.If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and:1. Leave a 5-star rating and review? 2. Share this with one friend?3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribeThank You

Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear. This includes going deep, facing truth, being brutally honest, and attacking your deepest insecurities and vulnerabilities.Ian Koniak shares his vulnerabilities and how you can become who you always dreamed of by going brutally deep with yourself and those around you.Listen to the full interview in Episode 141.If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and:1. Leave a 5-star rating and review? 2. Share this with one friend?3. Support the newsletter?  ⁠⁠https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠⁠Thank You

Sales. Growth Mindset. Personal Development. And success in all areas of your life.If any of those are of interest, this short 15-minute clip is for you.Listen to the full interview in Episode 141.If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and:1. Leave a 5-star rating and review? 2. Share this with one friend?3. Support the newsletter?  ⁠https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠Thank You

Just spent a week in Todos Santos Mexico living the life on a bachelor party surf trip. As always, learned some valuable things along the way. Tune in to find out.If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and:1. Leave a 5-star rating and review? 2. Share this with one friend?3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribeThank You

Sales. Growth Mindset. Personal Development. And success in all areas of your life.If any of those are of interest, this short 15-minute clip is for you.Listen to the full interview in Episode 141.If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and:1. Leave a 5-star rating and review? 2. Share this with one friend?3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribeThank You

Some conversations go as planned, and some go as needed.  This one went as needed.On today's episode, we go deep with Executive Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Sales Extraordinaire, and incredible human,⁠Ian Koniak⁠Yes, Ian has achieved massive success in sales for over two decades.Yes, he was the #1 rep at Salesforce earning $750k+ per year on his W2.Yes, he then started his own coaching business, earning $1.5M in Year 1, $2.5M in Year 2, and blowing the roof off the business.But what Ian has also done - is transform his life inside out, and in this episode we explore how you can too.Ian is all those incredible things I mentioned above, and more importantly, he's a phenomenal husband, father, and faith-driven individual on a mission to help individuals live a joyous and fulfilling life in alignment with who they want to become.He's done the hard work, the

Adversity is inevitable - we will be dealt hands and situations in life that are unpredictable, unwanted, and hard to plan for. But that doesn't mean there isn't value in this situation. In fact, this provides an opportunity to USE this as an opportunity to learn, grow, & come out a better individual. Use this one rule, question, and mindset hack to forever change the way you look at challenges that will inevitably come up in your life. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

So you're in sales and want to get paid faster? Want to close more deals, bigger deals, and more often? Here are some philosophies, skills, and techniques you can implement starting TODAY to close bigger deals faster. Interested in sales coaching? Message me on Instagram @thecolinwalters or shoot me an email at colinwalters2322@gmail.com to get on the waiting list. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Recently I was offered a promotion for a leadership opportunity within our company.  And I said no.  Sometimes it's okay to say no. Even when it's a potentially life-altering career opportunity.  Because at the core of the decisions we make, it's important to stay true to ourselves, and do what is right for you. Tune in to learn more about why I turned down this opportunity (even though I thought long and hard about it), and how you can think about your own career moves and opportunities. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

2025 is here - and a diet reset was needed. Nutrition, health, and wellness are always at the forefront of my daily operations, and I'm currently doing the Whole30 Program and just completed a 4-Day Juice Cleanse.  Tune in to understand what they are, why I did, and how you can benefit from something similar. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Subscribe to channel?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  ⁠https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ Thank You

Well, folks. Here we are. 365 days in a row writing on LinkedIn. Rain or shine. Without fail. Kind of hard to believe, especially considering the year it's been. I've written from many locations in the world:  Trains in Switzerland, mountains in Europe, planes, Lyfts, airports, hotels, restaurants, Chicago, Death Valley, Louisiana, yoga studios, football games, gyms, the stair stepper, my car, my friend's car, my friend's friend's car, New Jersey, Palm Springs, San Diego, Portland, LA, Austin, Minnesota, Kelowna, emergency rooms, my home, my parent's home  -  The list is literally endless.  But regardless where we were in the world, or what was going on, The work got done. The writing got published. One day. One post.  At a time. I've developed a very personal relationship with writing throughout this experience.  Writing has been my therapist. My confidant.  My superpower.  My release. It's brought me clarity and confusion, direction and wonder, worry and excitement, laughter and tears.  It's re-triggered forgotten dreams, and sparked dreams for others.  It's even brought me incredible connections and friends with people I would have never met otherwise.  It's challenged me to grow in ways I never thought I would, and forced me to continuously show up for others, and for myself. It takes a lot for me to feel a strong sense of pride... but this one feels good. And just to think it all started with one simple question from friend and mentor, Ian Koniak: “

The entire trajectory of my life was altered this year with these two ideas: 1. Trusting my gut 2. The quote below

100 podcast episodes. Interviewing Dan Martell. Meeting Dan in person and sitting down in his studio to have a conversation, face-to-face. All things I never thought would ever happen - But sure enough, through imperfect action, consistency, and a desire to make it happen, It happened. In this episode, I share some of the secrets behind how we accomplished this milestone. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

When faced with adversity in life - we have a choice. We can either fold and play the victim card, or decide that things happen for us. Either way - the choice is yours. And on today's episode, I share how a DUI changed my entire life, for the better. The full episode can be found on Ep. 132 on the Seeds of Success Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  ⁠https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ Thank You

I've never put my origin story out to the public... so without further ado, here it is. My journey from DUI, thousands in debt, and moving back into my parent's home... to thriving in sales success, real estate investing, and a powerful life worth living. In this episode, for the first time ever, I share: - Sobriety and recovery (6+ years sober from alcohol) - My DUI story - decided that this was the best thing that ever happened FOR me, not TO me… - My sales and business journey - Real estate investing owning 3 rental properties - Whatever happens to us - we have the choice of how to respond - How I landed my podcast with Dan Martell and what actually went on behind the scenes - What I learned from Dan Martell and some of my key takeaways  - Becoming the person you needed on your darkest day and lowest moment - Why you have to go through the valleys to get to the top of the mountain  - Coaching and investing in yourself - most important and transformative investment you can ever make is in yourself - Some secrets on productivity of how to successfully do your job, run a side gig, do the podcast, and live life Special thank you to Mario Minnaert for hosting this interview. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

I was recently on a podcast with my friend Davidson Hang when compared me to the absolute legend, Colin O'Brady

Recently I was dealing with a very unhappy customer. At first I let it ruin my day - overshadowing anything else I could think about or focus on. Then I decided to do something about it. Tune in to this episode to learn what happened, what I did, and how I used it as a growth opportunity - and how you can, too. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

I had a goal to have my house ready for rent by my 32nd birthday And I'm proud to say that I officially moved out, with a house ready for rent, on that exact day. With the official listing going live the very next day ✅ Things were slow until I made some big decisions and stopped trying to do everything on my own... Like outsourcing major work to the experts:

Over the years I have spent over $20k on coaching and personal development (and I guess this is not even counting the books, audibles, MasterClass, and all the other programs not top of mind). Here's my #1 piece of investing advice: investing in YOURSELF is the #1 investment you can ever make. Ain't no stock, mutual fund, crypto token, or real estate investment that will ever beat an investment in yourself. There is uncapped ROI when you bet on yourself, And a better you will ALWAYS beat any market. This can come in many shapes, forms, and sizes: • Personal trainer in the gym • Nutritionist or quality food system • Taking a skill-specific course • Or simply taking some time off for yourself Personally - I made a decision last year to invest in my own career development by joining Ian Koniak's development program: Untap Your Sales Potential It was the most money I'd ever invested in myself, and I was pretty nervous. The kicker, however, is I made back my money in the first month in the program. The next 11 months was simply playing with house money. And the next 70 years… who even knows. They say interest compounds. Well so does learning. Never stop learning. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

About a year ago I had a terrible quarter when I was working at DocuSign. One of those seasons where nothing goes your way: • Deals slip • Timing's off • Budgets freeze • Commits go Closed/Lost • Confidence plummets In baseball we call it a slump, and I was pushin' that Mendoza line. Anyway, I let myself feel what I needed to feel in order to process what happened, and the very next morning I sat down with a pen and this yellow piece of paper. And I got to work. Wrote down any “Sales Fundamental” I could think of that has helped me in the past. And here's what I came up with: • Be engaged! • Active Listening - LISTEN! • Always schedule a next step • Be responsive • SIMPLE FOCUS: build pipe & close deals • Time Blocking + Execution • Daily Dials - 10 calls before 10am• Plan Your Attack, Attack Your Plan • Follow-Up Emails -> immediately • Avoid social media & digital distraction • Always Ask for the Offer (AAFTO) • Meetings (High Value) -> Pipeline -> Closed Deals • Keep LEARNING! • HAVE FUN! Since I wrote this list, I've either hit my number each quarter or been pretty damn close. And more important than the number, I feel really proud about the inputs. I also noticed something interesting…These seem less “sales” focused and more just “how to excel at really anything you want to do and achieve in life”…There's definitely a couple sales & business specifics in there, but looks like a pretty solid list for overall personal growth and being a professional. Don't you think? Anyways - hopes this help someone either get back on track, stay on track, or improve in any capacity. Feel free to throw add anything that's helped you in the past as well!And as always: E+R=O (Event + Response = Outcome)

I work with an Executive Coach who taught me this ONE, simple, easy to use mindset shift... that changed everything for me. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

“Please don't try to go over it. Just go around.” Me talking to myself about the sprinkler when mowing the lawn a couple week's back. So what did I do? Of course, tried to go up and over. And absolutely demolished the sprinkler head. Nice. Set out to just mow the lawn and now have an entire sprinkler system to fix. After cussing myself out for the first 30 seconds (more like 15 minutes), I kept mowing and then decided that this was the perfect opportunity to learn a new skill. You know, adopt an opportunistic mindset like we often talk about and turn a negative into a positive. (Easier said than done)But when we can take a breath, remove emotions, and stay neutral, we can choose to RESPOND instead of simply reacting. So I finished mowing, collected the shrapnel, and started watching a YouTube video on how to fix sprinklers. Then, I had a breakthrough idea:Let's work smarter, not harder, and ask someone who actually knows how to do this instead of trying to figure it out on my own.

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Time.  How do we get more of it? How do we best use it? How can we spend less time doing things we don't enjoy, and more time doing the things we love? In this week's episode of The Seeds of Success Podcast, we're talking all things time, focus, and prioritization. More specifically, how to strategically go about completing your projects and accomplishing your goals so that you can get the greatest ROI for your work, business, and life.  And simultaneously live a more fulfilling life. In a rather silly (but very current reality) example, I talk about why I decided to not personally paint my house, and instead am outsourcing it to the pros so I can do the things that only I can truly do (and that I do best). In this episode, my goal is to help you maximize your time and focus too, To do more of what you love, and get your greatest ROI. P.S. - I want to give the biggest shoutout to my parents for helping me with every detail of this project today.  I will always appreciate you all more than I can ever express. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

If there's one thing I've become certain of in life It's that change is inevitable. We can't escape it. Can't avoid it. Change is hard. Change is scary. It can be sad. And it can hurt. What I've also learned, Is that change can be a good thing. It can be exciting. Shedding of the old you. Making way for the new. And as a past mentor and legendary coach Trevor Moawad would say: “Change is inevitable, but growth is optional.” What I'm learning in this season of life is that we must be ready for that growth. We must be willing and able to embrace the opportunity for growth, And engage it directly when the time is right. But let me be clear. We must feel the feelings. Address the emotions. Sit with them. And not run. If they could ask you a question, what would they ask?Scary? Yes. But not too scary. Big feelings? Yes. But not too big. S/o my coach, friend, and mentor Scott McElroy for helping me get here. I appreciate you. And I welcome anyone going through it to accept your next season of change, hardship, and pain as an invitation to go inward. It's where you truly find, Well, You. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Was supposed to leave Switzerland today... and I didn't. Here's the story

I'm currently traveling around Switzerland for a work conference, and thought I would capture some thoughts and lessons in real time: Using curiosity for exploration Power in the pen Real human connection brings energy How to gain clarity of your thoughts And more If you enjoy this freestyle format, please let me know and share with someone that might find value. See you at the next stop!

“Before you do anything you have to have a vision for your life. After you've defined that vision, you have to make sure that every act you do is intentional on achieving that vision.”  Two weeks ago I sat down with CEO & Founder, Jake Hadden, to discuss building and selling a $20M business, but also how to design a meaningful life in alignment with your vision. Like teaching his daughter to ride a bike.  Carving out family time before work.  Getting a workout in at 9am on a Tuesday. Bootstrapping a $20M business. And accomplishing Ironmans and Marathons with the full support of his wife. Tune in to learn more about how Jake designs and executes the life of his dreams, and how you can too. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Before launching Engineer Up, Jake co-founded and bootstrapped a top-rated coding bootcamp that trained thousands of software engineers and ranked 3 times on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies ⚙️ He led the company's growth, strategy, and corporate training initiatives, and helped secure a successful exit in 2021

If you're interested in how we got started podcasting, and what it took to produce hundreds of episodes between the two of us, this episode is for you. Topics Discussed: How we got started Biggest obstacles to getting started and how we overcame the Why we love podcasting How you can get started And how the quality of our lives depends on the quality of the questions we ask ourselves If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Derek Jeter talks about the importance of learning from your failures. But what he says is even MORE important... is to learn from OTHERS failures.. In this episode - I share my biggest mistake from earlier this month. Hope this helps you make an easy decision in the future. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

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Interested in growing your sales? Want to learn the secrets of the sales profession and frameworkers you can implement TODAY to grow your business and make more sales? Today on the show we have fellow sales professional, entrepreneur, adventurer, and LinkedIn author, Seth Prezant. We're talking all things sales - which, when done wrong, it's the worst profession in the world.  But when done RIGHT, sales is the BEST profession in the world Topics include: Sales Career development Personal development And an insanely cool story of overcoming adversity even BEFORE the climb of Mount Kilimanjaro started… And how he went from picking mango trees to building his own sales company Taking an idea and thinking, “Why not, and what if?” If you've ever thought about sales, are considering it, or are a seasoned pro, this episode is for you. If you do NOT work in sales, but have a heartbeat, this episode is ALSO for you... because as Seth mentions, sales is in every part of our lives. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Dan Martell dropped bombs of wisdom during our live interview (Ep. 106). These are the top 9 highlights from the interview. No fluff. No bs. Just best of the best. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Prior to the last week of madness, I

We have the power to manifest our dreams into reality, just as Dan Martell did to speak on stage for Tony Robbins ⚡️ And in this clip he shares his visualization and manifestation process for making it happen

Full Interview with Shar - Ep. 108: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n28hTTXiQsHK8YFYBiubb?si=6f031880bdbb4106 If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Remember that it's okay to adjust plans and spend time with those you love. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review? 2. Subscribe to the newsletter? https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

World - meet Shar. CEO & Founder of "Designed by Shar," a coaching program committed to transforming the lives of women. Shar and I met by "chance" a month ago at the Tuesday morning Founder's Hike in Kelowna, BC when I went to interview Dan Martell

The #1 investment you can make is an investment in yourself - and here's what Dan Martell has learned working with Ed Mylett as his Executive Coach. Full Episode Links:

Dreams do come true ladies & gentlemen. Today on the podcast we have the legendary, the one and only, Dan Martell. Where do we even begin with who Dan is and what he's accomplished?

► LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwalters2322/⁠ ► Subscribe to the Newsletter: ⁠https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ ► YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2gPoOU1VzAZwZfRw70XTA⁠  Had a coaching call today with a young professional working in the family construction business, looking to make his way into a sales role. The owner (his dad), has kept him in the field the last 4 years to earn his keep. He's hungry and eager to break into sales, with a deep rooted “Why” of what it will mean for him. And it had been months since the last conversation. So, we devised a plan to execute within the week. As the great Zig Ziglar once said:“You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want” If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Blake Jacques is a former elite-level hockey player who has since transitioned to being an Entrepreneur, Hybrid Athlete and Ironman U Certified Coach. He's completed 2 Ironmans, 7 Half Ironmans, is an All World Athlete, and started his Entreprenuerial ventures at age 12 when he flipped his first pair of shoes and made a profit. Now he bootstrapped HAX Athletic Club in under 2 years. Here's his story. ~~~~~~ If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Curious how Seeds of Success came to be? This episode shares all. In an exclusive interview with CEO & Founder of Zync, Arjun Sundararajan, we discuss the roots, origin story, how I got started, lessons, failures, and everything in between. Are you thinking about starting your own podcast, or going on your own media journey? Reach out to me on Instagram @coolin2322. I'd love to connect with you. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Today's guest is Jeremy DeMerchant:

Seeds Family - we did it. We hit 100 episodes on the podcast, and in this episode we review the story, inception, takeaways, reflections, how you can apply this to YOUR life, and a special announcement. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! This is not possible without you all. And just remember - this is only the beginning. Keep Plantin' If you enjoyed this episode, can you please: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Subscribe to the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You

Last week marked 100 consecutive days of posting on LikedIn ✍️I've written about many topics:

Have you ever regretted a workout? Me neither. After ~9 years of training, an average 6 days/wk, and roughly 2,800+ workouts, still to this day I've never once finished a workout and thought, “Man, I totally regret that.” There's something powerful about moving, sweating, pushing yourself, and creating your