Wonder: A podcast by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Brian Smith, the founder of UGG, the world-renowned fashion brand known for their iconic boots. In this episode, Brian shares the journey of UGG's humble beginnings in Australia to its worldwide success. He shares how UGG initially faced struggles with growth until he discovered how to more effectively market to his target audience. Listen in as Brian shares his story!   Timestamps: 02:56 The Origin Story of UGG 14:36 Breakthrough in Marketing 20:39 The Power of Meditation 28:58 Reflections on Success 32:30 Top 5% and Bottom 5% Moments 36:07 Marketing Breakthroughs and Celebrity Endorsements 41:36 Success Beyond Business 47:49 Navigating the Changing Business Landscape 50:07 Habits for Success 55:19 Final Words   Links: Brian's Website: https://briansmithspeaker.com/ UGG: https://www.ugg.com/

Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon, Swan is now a creator with over 3.7 million followers online. She has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Impact, Brand Innovators' 40 Under 40 and Marketing Women to Watch. As a professional speaker, Swan has spoken throughout the globe for SXSW, Cannes Film Festival, Google, Salesforce, and Harvard, to name a few. Listen in as she shares her story!   Timestamps: 00:31 - The Queen of Clubhouse 02:04 - Entrepreneurial Roots 06:27 - Self-Worth and Identity 10:43 - Community 12:32 - Embracing Technology 21:54 - Leadership 22:17 - Investing in People 26:55 - EmpathyCultural Heritage 38:05 - Future Plans and Goals   Links: Swan's Website: https://www.swansit.com/ Swan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swansit/?hl=en Swan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swansit/

Tara Raffi is the founder and CEO of Almond, a full-service, tech-enabled ObGyn. While working as a management consultant for large hospitals, Tara found herself unable to book an ObGyn appointment when she needed one. Massive amounts of money is spent on healthcare every year, but the experience wasn't improving for patients. “It didn't make sense to me,” Tara says. Creating Almond was her way of revolutionizing the way women's healthcare is delivered. Almond's goal is to “co-create a health journey that is designed around our needs.” Listen in!   Timestamps: 01:01 Tara's Story 03:13 The Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S.  04:28 Revolutionizing OBGYN Care 13:16 Challenges 15:48 Future Plans 22:33 How Almond Works 32:06 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Life 33:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs   Links: Almond's Website: https://www.almondobgyn.com/ Almond's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almondobgyn/ Almond's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@almondobgyn Almond's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/almond-obgyn/ Check out their Linktree: https://linktr.ee/almondobgyn  

Noah Rosenfarb is the founder of Freedom Family Office, a “comprehensive financial firm offering personalized wealth advice for entrepreneurs.” Noah is a seasoned wealth coach, with over two decades of experience in the industry. He's also a serial entrepreneur that has built, sold, and invested in more than 50 real estate acquisitions valuing nearly $1 billion. Listen in as Kalika and Noah talk all about what it really means to achieve financial freedom. Noah covers actionable strategies in building passive income, managing taxes, and maintaining a healthy personal life. Tune in!   Timestamps: 02:20 Financial Freedom and Time Freedom 04:49 Lifestyle Creep 07:51 Setting Personal Goals 11:00 Tax Strategies 22:11 Life Insurance 26:51 Longevity and Financial Planning 28:19 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 28:45 Noah's Daily Life 30:05 EOS and Business Systems 32:46 Estate Planning 35:42 Proactive Planning 38:51 Financial Advice 43:22 The Role of Technology   Links: Freedom Family Office: https://freedomfamilyoffice.com/ Wealththrive: https://www.wealthrive.com/ Talk About Tax: https://talktofreedom.com/talkabouttax/  

Matt Dusig is an artist, entrepreneur, and publisher. Matt, a former tech CEO turned fine art photographer, has had quite an entrepreneurial journey. Having successfully built and sold multiple businesses like GoZing and Innovate MR, the latter of which sold for $150 million, Matt brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to his works as an artist. In this episode,  Matt shares his story. His fine art photography work has led him to many beautiful locations, capturing the majesty of wild horses, the grandeur of Hawaii's landscapes, and the dynamic cityscapes of Los Angeles. Listen in!   Timestamps: 03:11 Matt's Origin Story 07:44 The Birth of GoZing 16:48 Building and Selling InnovateMR 19:57 InnovateMR's Unique Approach and Success 27:21 Exit Strategies 29:36 Facilitating Company Growth 32:18 Facing Challenges 38:36 Transition to Fine Art Photography 42:35 Adventures in Horse Photography 51:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 54:31 Looking to the Future   Links: Matt's Website: https://www.dusig.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdusig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdusig/  

Josh Holtzman is a fourth-generation entrepreneur who knew at an early age that he wanted to become a leader in business. A successful entrepreneur and a seasoned business coach, Josh is also an Expert Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer. Having had multiple successful exits under his belt, Josh is quite the serial entrepreneur. Though already successful, the real shift came when Josh adopted EOS. Wanting to share his experience with the world, Josh spends his time nowadays focused on helping others strengthen their business using EOS. Listen in!    Timestamps: 01:21 Origin Story 02:41 Impact on LA Businesses 08:42 Leadership Alignment 10:14 EOS Implementation 17:04 Navigating Business Partnerships 21:30 Vision Traction Organizer (VTO) 25:48 Discovering the EOS Life 29:10 Vulnerability 39:12 Video Marketing 43:22 Personal Habits   Links: Reach out to Josh! joshholtzman@eosworldwide.com Josh's Page: https://www.eosworldwide.com/josh-holtzman Josh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-holtzman-33916a/  

Amanda Ma is the founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group, an award-winning corporate event agency based in Los Angeles. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda has worked with top brands like Google, TikTok, and East West Bank. Amanda is devoted to community leadership, serving on multiple boards and advisory councils. Listen in as she shares insight about what goes into corporate event hosting, how she managed her company through the pandemic, and how to find a work-life balance.    Timestamps: 01:32 Intro to Amanda 03:19 How It All Started 05:18 Creating Impactful and Intentional Events 07:29 Building Trust 10:04 Innovative Ideas and Trends 16:07 Balancing Work and Family Life 20:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 22:52 Overcoming Business Challenges 25:12 Pandemic Pivoting 27:58 Looking Forward   Links: Innovate Marketing Group: https://innovatemkg.com/ Amanda's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamaimg/ Amanda's Website: https://amandama.co/  

Catie Chase is a purpose-driven educator with over two decades of experience. An ICF-certified life and leadership coach, Catie shares her passion for empowering students and how to provide them with a positive framework for their future. Listen in as she shares how she navigated her business through the pandemic, how to educate with purpose, and how an environment rooted in advocacy and empathy help lead to entrepreneurial growth.   Timestamps: 01:12 Introduction to Catie 01:28 Challenges Faced by Modern Parents 02:26 The Importance of Life Coaching 06:15 Tools for Entrepreneurial Parents 10:22 Clarity, Focus, Ease, and Grace 13:44 Understanding Self-Efficacy and Neurodiversity 16:35 Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals 20:25 Modern Toolbox for Success 26:20 Pillars of Success 28:21 The Role of Parents in Student Success 30:01 Grace and Gratitude 33:01 The Importance of Peer Tutoring 38:01 Finding the Right College Fit   Links: Catie's Website: https://www.catiechase.com/ Catie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catierchase/  

David Aferiat is the founder of Avid Vines, an organic wine importer based out of Atlanta. Avid Wines specializes in high-quality, certified organic champagnes. In this episode, listen in as David shares his journey and shares insights into fostering business growth and community through shared values and experiences. David talks about his experiences with starting Avid Vines, the challenges of business partnerships, wellness, and even myths about champagne.    Timestamps: 01:14 - EO connections 04:05 - Avid Vines 09:41 - Myths about champagne 13:31 - Personal growth 20:54 - Perseverance and Purpose 32:20 - The Hero's Journey 34:31 - Framework for Personal Growth 36:07 - Daily disciplines 45:36 - Looking Forward 48:33 - Exploring champagne and avid vines   Links: Avid Vines: https://avidvines.com/ David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_aferiat/ David's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-aferiat/  

Gabriella Santaniello is the CEO of A Line Partners, which specializes in retail consulting through their multi-pronged approach that incorporates qualitative and quantitative data in their research process. Gabriella has an extensive background in sales strategy, having worked with renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom. She also served as an independent consultant specializing in brand distribution and wholesale sales strategy for department stores and specialty chain retailers. Listen in as Gabriella shares her insights and expertise!   Timestamps: 01:32 About Gabriella 02:30 Independent research provider 03:43 Brick-and-mortar 05:44 Gabriela's career journey 09:18 Helping international brands enter the U.S. Market 17:01 Retail strategies and consumer behavior insights 25:11 Trends and predictions for 2024 28:15 Social media and tiktok 33:36 AI in retail 34:36 Secret shoppers 38:37 Global fashion trends 43:41 Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs   Links: A Line Partners: https://www.alinepartners.com/ Gabriella's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriellasantaniello/  

Rob Dube is the co-founder and co-CEO of ImageOne and co-author of “Shine: How Looking Inward is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.” He speaks about his journey and talks about the duality of mindfulness and meditation in leadership. In this episode, Rob shares how to build a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, manage the inner and outer journeys, and what the 10 Disciplines mean in realizing real freedom and peace. Learn how structure and discipline with intentional practices like meditation can lead to heightened creativity, clearer decision-making, and impactful leadership.   Timestamps: 01:23 Intro to Rob Dube 04:02 Inner and Outer Journey 10:46 Love or Fear 17:25 Peace and Balance 34:31 Meditation and other mindfulness practices 38:45 Understanding Mindfulness 44:50 Authenticity 52:12 Work-life Balance 56:13 Saying No 59:57 Simple Pleasures   Links: Rob's Website: https://robdube.com/ Shine: https://the10disciplines.com/shine/ The 10 Disciplines: https://the10disciplines.com/  

Since 2013, Katy Gala has helped individuals and teams achieve personal and professional breakthroughs through her Harmony Method. The Harmony Method, which Katy created in 2013, is a holistic approach to achieving work-life harmony. Katy's coaching journey began after a series of car accidents led her to exploring holistic healing practices. She has since become a certified health counselor, yoga instructor, executive coach, and NLP trainer, integrating ancient healing traditions into her coaching. Listen in as she shares her story in overcoming chronic pain, discovering holistic practices, and how she founded the Aura Center, a “unique and immersive experience for guests seeking tranquility and connection with nature, with breathtaking views of the majestic Mount Shasta.”   Timestamps: 01:14 Meet Katy 04:40 Life-altering accidents 07:57 Deciding to heal 12:06 Building a Holistic Coaching Practice 19:06 Creating curriculum 25:36 Mission 26:07 Adventures 27:07 Aura Center 35:00 Communication is key 37:13 Preventing burnout 38:01 Advice for Entrepreneurs   Links: Katy's Website: https://katygala.com/ Aura Center: https://aurashasta.com/  

Shirley Wiliani is the founder of A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions (ALC for short) and has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. ALC aims to provide owners of small and mid-sized businesses with accounting services on par with that of larger enterprises. Shirley's experience makes her a frequent speaker, having recently spoken at EO Los Angeles's Forum about The Predictive Index. This episode also talks about how Shirley created a thriving business with a strong focus on employee well-being and cultural fit. She also opens up about overcoming personal hardships, such as her battle with breast cancer and its profound impact on her life and business philosophy.    Timestamps: 01:44 Meet Shirley 04:04 Discovering the Predictive Index 05:50 Personal Strengths 08:06 Employee Engagement 15:13 Difficult Clients 19:52 Boundaries for Success 21:27 Top and Bottom 1% 22:29 Overcoming Breast Cancer 23:31 Marriage Counseling Date Nights 26:29 The Predictive Index vs. Other Personality Tests 38:29 The Power of Vulnerability  

Christy Moody is the founder of Soleil Sunwear, a California-made but French-inspired sunwear clothing and apparel brand. Wanting to protect her skin from harmful sun exposure, Christy set out to create a brand that was both stylish and comfortable while also being effective. From her initial prototypes on her living room floor to creating a hugely successful brand, Christy's journey has been one of grit and determination. Listen in as Christy shares insights on navigating sales, marketing, and the importance of word of mouth. As Christy says, “ It doesn't matter how good your product is if people don't know about it.”   Timestamps: 01:21 About Christy 02:19 Inspiration for Soleil Sunwear 05:55 Challenges 08:20 Building the Brand 15:41 Strategies and Collaborations 20:06 Customer Feedback 24:41 Embracing Creativity and Taking the First Step 26:10 Balancing Business Growth and Financial Stability 27:44 The Power of Persistence 30:56 Community and Collaboration 33:47 Exciting Plans and Future Collaborations 39:20 Learning from Mistakes and Moving Forward   Links: Soleil Sunwear: https://soleilsunwear.com/ Christy Moody: https://www.instagram.com/christy_moody/  

Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, and executive chairman who has made a significant impact in the beauty and wellness industry. She co-founded Hatch Beauty and has grown it into a global leader with 120 employees and 20 retail partnerships. She also founded Goodwill Brands LLC, which focuses on accelerating consumer brand growth through talent and acquisitions. Her innovative hair and skincare brand with products formulated for diverse patients, Be Serene Clean, is endorsed by numerous hospitals such as John's Hopkins, UCLA, and Cedars Sinai for its quality and customer satisfaction. She has numerous accolades, such as 2017's EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and the 2019 Fashion and Beauty Award for Beauty Service Provider for the Year. Listen in!   Timestamps: 01:27 About Tracy Holland 02:53 Tracy's Entrepreneurial Journey 06:02 Building Hatch Beauty 10:13 Challenges and Strategies in Retail Distribution 23:55 Innovations in Medical Supply Business 34:08 Daily Habits for Success 34:19 Growth Mindset Explained 36:05 Overcoming Business Challenges 40:10 Importance of Wellness 44:50 Listen to Nature 49:03 Inner Fifth 55:11 Advice for Women Entrepreneurs 57:37 Fun and Personal Insights 59:33 Gratitude   Links: Goodwill Brands: https://goodwillbrands.com/ Be Serene Clean: https://besereneclean.com/  

Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since he was 21 years old, always having had an obsession for learning what makes businesses thrive. When he was 25 years old, Gino took over his family business. After successfully running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino is also the creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System, or EOS, a “practical method for helping companies achieve greatness.” Having delivered more than 2000 full-day learning sessions for more than 135 companies, Gino has been instrumental in helping businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. Listen in as he shares his story and how the experiences he had growing up shaped who he is today.   Timestamps: 02:54 - Before the tools 04:29 - Meeting his co-author Rob 05:31 - The 10 disciplines 07:14 - Know your 100% 14:56 - Ten year thinking 19:29 - Know thyself 26:15 - Standards of integrity 29:42 - Myers-Briggs 32:25 - Take time off 36:23 - Being driven 42:17 - Say no often 44:51 - Saying no in your personal life 47:01 - Don't do $25/hr work 50:33 - Prepare every night 54:11 - Put everything in one place 56:54 - Be humble   Links: Shine: How Looking Inward Is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom: https://a.co/d/8h1P3Un Gino's Website: https://ginowickman.com/ The 10 Disciplines: https://the10disciplines.com/  

Description:  Joan Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of Bumo, a platform that aims to revolutionize the childcare industry by offering accessible, free, on-demand services to support busy parents. Bumo offers parents a peaceful, beautiful workspace with education-based childcare and preschool. Growing up raised by refugee parents, Joan spent much of her childhood living in poverty. Her parents raised her with the understanding that education was not only important, but also a privilege. Her passion for education and learning also drove her to start MeriEducation, an INC5000 company that provides educational services such as SAT prep and academic tutoring. Listen in as Joan shares her story and how Bumo is having an incredible impact on families everywhere.    Timestamps: 03:24 - Origin story 06:26 - Bottom 5% 13:26 - Looking forward with Bumo 17:06 - Connecting everything together 19:51 - Challenges 24:22 - Target audience 25:49 - Branding 27:49 - Women in the workplace 31:24 - A typical day 37:19 - Finding a co-founder 40:24 - Celebrity investors 41:29 - Let's Talk 43:02 - Dreams 45:49 - MeriEducation 47:45 - Advice for women entrepreneurs Links: Bumo: https://www.bumowork.com/ Joan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joan.bumo/  

John Assaraf, also known as “The Brain Whisperer,” is one of the leading high performance and success coaches in the world. He is the CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company that is dedicated to helping individuals improve and strengthen their mindset to help them achieve their goals. John is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has been featured on Larry King, Anderson Cooper, and the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He is also a New York Times Bestselling Author, having written 4 books that have been translated into 35 languages. John has been featured in 11 movies, including the film “The Secret,” based on the book by Rhonda Byrne.  Timestamped show notes 01:43 - Movie experience 07:11 - NeuroGym 09:44 - Advice for entrepreneurs 13:56 - John's Catalyst 20:01 - Books and fun 21:26 - Brainathon 23:05 - Building habits 25:47 - Running a business well 30:29 - The Brain Post-COVID 40:07 - Fight, Flight, or Freeze 45:35 - Awareness Links John's Website: https://www.johnassaraf.com/ My NeuroGym: https://myneurogym.com/

Lindsay Nahmiache is the co-founder of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning marketing agency. She is also the CMO of Songtradr, a global B2B music platform for artists and music buyers. Lindsay was recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by The Financial Post, the Enterprising Woman of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, and Profit: Top Female Entrepreneurs among other accolades. Needless to say, Lindsay has made quite an impact. Listen in as she shares her stories of how she started, how she plans to keep moving forward, and how you too can dive into the world of entrepreneurship.    Timestamps: 01:55 - Life Update 04:07 - Momtrepreneur 05:48 - Is entrepreneurship a good path? 07:58 - Getting started 10:42 - Learning from obstacles 15:33 - Ideas for the future 18:06 - Looking forward 22:29 - Daily habits 29:11 - Finding a coach 31:21 - Learning your blind spots Links: Lindsay's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaynahmiache/ Jive PR + Digital: https://jiveprdigital.com/ Songtradr: https://www.songtradr.com/

Van Lai-DuMone is the founder of worksmart, a progressive team and leadership development consultancy that emphasizes creativity and experiential learning in order to enrich company culture and performance. Some of worksmart's notable clients include the likes of Google, LinkedIn, and MeUndies. Van credits her upbringing in shaping how she sees the world. Her family moved to the US as war refugees from Vietnam and watched her parents pave a new life for themselves in an unfamiliar environment. She witnessed firsthand how creativity, curiosity, and innovation can help people improve their circumstances. Van's 17 years of corporate and start-up experience give her the edge she needs on her journey to rewrite the way creativity is applied in the workplace. Listen in!   Timestamps: 02:00 - Starting worksmart 03:56 - Creativity in the workplace 05:51 - Being creative 07:26 - Creativity in youth 10:37 - Coaxing out creativity 12:48 - Thriving clients 15:39 - Other creative exercises 18:43 - Van's Ted Talk 24:57 - Van's Inspiring Mother 27:02 - Experiencing chaos 32:15 - Reframing 36:27 - Transformation 39:54 - Looking forward 43:40 - Open to possibility 45:23 - Getting in touch 46:29 - Do today's work today 49:22 - Habits that lead to success   Links: Worksmart: https://www.worksmartadvantage.com/ Van's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanlaidumone/  

Description:  Tanya Chernova is a renowned speaker, author, and business expert who has traveled over 50 countries sharing her knowledge. She has spoken for numerous brands such as Cisco, Henessy, and NASA. Her workshop, The Neuroscience of Success, focuses on helping entrepreneurs improve their lives by acknowledging patterns, transforming their neuronal wiring, and igniting confidence. Tanya was also named one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada by the Financial Post and WXN and was the #1 Rated Speaker for EO's Global Leadership Conference in 2016. Listen in as she shares her insights on how you can create the life you love in every area.   Timestamps: 02:19 - Training your brain 03:15 - Being intentional 05:44 - Ordinary to extraordinary 11:53 - Becoming the best person you can be 13:16 - Oxytocin makes us smarter 16:57 - Positive vs passive 20:47 - Assumptions 24:56 - Journeys 29:54 - Self-confidence 34:10 - Getting over self-sabotage 39:32 - Worrying about the future 46:40 - Looking forward 50:30 - A typical day   Links: Tanya's Website: https://tanyachernova.com/  

Scott Cohen is a serial entrepreneur and investor. Throughout his career, Scott has shown that he is able to build successful tech companies from the ground up all the way to a successful exit. His most recent venture, Byte, a direct-to-consumer brand for oral care and invisible teeth aligners, was acquired in 2021 for over a billion dollars. Byte was the fourth start-up in Los Angeles to exit for over a billion dollars. Listen in and listen as Scott shares his insights and experiences.   Timestamps: 03:32 - Billion dollar exits 04:48 - Starting Byte 06:49 - Enduring COVID 10:59 - Net Promoter Score 12:53 - Branding 15:21 - Data 18:26 - Hiring people 24:33 - Advice for entrepreneurs 26:31 - Grit and determination 27:47 - Entrepreneurs: born or made? 29:38 - Scott's kids 31:03 - Motivation 33:28 - Giving back   Links: Scott's Website: https://www.thescottcohen.com/  

Leslie Shields is the principal agent and owner of The Shields Agency, a female-driven insurance agency whose goal is to help small businesses and individuals find the right insurance solutions. She started The Shields Agency in 2019, after working for several national insurance agencies for six years. She is the MyEO Women's National Delegate and the Social Chair for the Fort Worth chapter. Listen in as Leslie talks about how to make a sale, how she started her business, how she navigates being a mom and entrepreneur, and how it takes a village to build a business.   Timestamps: 02:23 - Her start 05:26 - Sales Tips 07:04 - What makes a good salesperson 08:13 - Superstars 09:55 - Learning about EO 12:08 - Realization 14:48 - Insights & introspection 18:16 - Juggling responsibilities 20:00 - Asking for help 22:37 - Daily habits 26:27 - It takes a village 27:52 - Looking to 2024 30:13 - EO connections 35:31 - Advice for entrepreneurs 41:15 - Intuition   Links: The Shields Agency: https://www.theshieldsagency.com/ Leslie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesliealiceshields/  

AJ Herkert is the CEO of TruScribe, which offers video production services and whiteboard animation software whose goal is to increase engagement and retention. He's a 4th generation entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple companies in the media and communications industry. With clients such as NASA, BMW, Microsoft, and Sony Pictures on his resume, AJ has quite the experience. Listen in as he talks about AI, his origins, and things to look forward to in 2024.   Timestamps: 01:35 - AJ's Start 03:54 - Top and Bottom 5% 12:21 - Challenges 13:29 - Ideas 17:34 - Educating 22:18 - Telling a story 25:11 - Squigl.AI 34:58 - Global partners 38:16 - Cautious on AI 43:51 - AI Advice for entrepreneurs 48:52 - Looking forward to 2024   Links: AJ's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajherkert/ TruScribe: https://truscribe.com/ Squigl.AI: https://squigl.ai/  

Jim Cathcart is a man of many talents and achievements. He's an entrepreneur, family man, musician, world-traveler, author, and speaker. He's written 25 books and hundreds of articles. He is also one of the top 5 most award-winning speakers in the world, with his TEDx talk amassing 2.7 million views. He's a Certified Virtual Presenter and former National President of the National Speakers Association. From 2015 through 2019, Jim lectured in 23 cities across mainland China and also had an around-the-world lecture tour. He's also part of the band, “ReZoom The Boom,” which has performed in shows all around the world. Listen in as Jim shares his journey!    Timestamps: 01:36 - Jim's introduction 03:35 - Change vs transformation 07:42 - Going pro 10:34 - Jim's network 13:57 - Favorite books 18:27 - Confidence and courage 23:20 - Clarity 26:39 - What to do when you are the speaker 34:46 - Attracting the right people 35:47 - Becoming a better salesperson 44:50 - Dealing with sales rejection 49:02 - Tips for dealing with sales rejection 53:50 - Jim's talents 57:50 - Something that brings you joy Links: Jim's Website: https://cathcart.com/

Jenny Calcoen is the CEO and founder of Inner Earthquake, a consulting and coaching practice aimed at helping GenX women that have gone through an “inner earthquake.” Jenny provides one-on-one coaching and gives women the tools to create a life of happiness and fulfillment despite the obstacles they may face. Listen in as Jenny shares her story!   Timestamps: 01:37 - Starting Inner Earthquake 05:10 - Jenny's Inner Earthquake 09:09 - Blank Slate 13:27 - Working with Jenny 15:01 - Mindfulness practices 20:11 - Advice for dealing with your inner earthquakes 26:02 - Soft skills 29:11 - Working with GenX-ers 31:41 - Looking forward 35:11 - Staying inspired   Links: Jenny's Website: https://www.jennycalcoen.com/  

Franziska is an entrepreneur, marketing and brand strategist, adventurer, author, and co-founder of Basic Bananas, Ocean Lovers, Movements of Humanity, and The Business Hood. She is the winner of the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2013 for her innovation, philanthropy, and creativity. Franziska prides herself in her rebellious and adventurous nature, having traveled the world on her motorcycle and experiencing all it has to offer. She has been featured in various media outlets including Inc, Forbes, Business Insider, and Cosmopolitan. Listen in as she shares her incredible journey!   Timestamps: 03:34 - How Franziska came to be 08:39 - Adventures shaped her journey 17:46 - Different paths 19:03 - A universe that has your back 27:34 - Generous soul 29:25 - Encouraging women entrepreneurs 34:25 - Showing up 39:34 - Evoking awareness 43:45 - Looking to the future 50:32 - Intuition 53:02 - Parting advice   Links: Franziska's Website: https://franziskaiseli.com/ Franziska's Books: https://franziskaiseli.com/books/  

Tracy Crossley is an author, entrepreneur, podcast host, and behavioral relationship expert. Her book, Overcoming Insecure Attachment, talks about how to take action and stop fear and anxiety from controlling your life. Her specialty is working with individuals with unhealthy dating and relationship patterns as well as those with behavioral issues like insecure attachment. Listen in as Tracy shares her story. From running a marketing agency to becoming a life coach, from working as a psychic to becoming a behavioral relationship expert–Tracy has had quite the journey! Timestamped show notes:01:51 - Origin story 05:48 - Ontological coaching 06:49 - Insecure attachment 10:53 - Improving emotional intelligence 14:32 - Awareness 16:26 - Impostor syndrome 22:31 - Insecurity 26:07 - Advice for women entrepreneurs 34:36 - Patterns 43:39 - Working with Tracy 49:20 - Finding someone 53:07 - Tracy's podcasts Links: Tracy's Website: https://tracycrossley.com/ Tracy's Podcasts: https://tracycrossley.com/podcast/ Overcoming Insecure Attachment: https://tracycrossley.com/book/  

Chris Krause is the founder of NCSA College Recruiting, an organization dedicated to helping student-athletes achieve their dreams of playing in college. Almost having fallen through the cracks himself and almost missing his chance to play in college, Chris ultimately found himself playing for Vanderbilt University on a full athletic scholarship. However, he saw many of his peers, some better than him, miss their chance at a scholarship. Knowing how difficult the college recruitment process can be, Chris turned his passion for helping student-athletes and founded NCSA. NCSA has been featured in Inc. Magazine as #26 in the Fastest Growing Companies in Education category. Listen in as Chris shares his incredible story and expresses his passion for helping others. Timestamped show notes 01:55 - Blessed 06:40 - 100,000 students with scholarships each year 08:50 - Digital Transformation 11:10 - What sets Chris apart 15:18 - Resilience 19:16 - Giving back 24:01 - Athleadership 29:10 - Teamwork 32:10 - College scholarship advice 38:37 - How it works 42:18 - Attitude 48:54 - Contact info Links: NCSA: https://NCSAsports.org/ Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskrause/ Chris's Email: ck@chriskrause.com

Shaun Pennington is an entrepreneur, investor, inventor, father, and soon-to-be certified life coach with the Academy for Coaching Excellence (ACE). Shaun is the CEO of Diamond Mattress, a family-owned bedding producer and supplier in California. With more than 20 years of experience in this industry, Shaun has been recognized as a rising star and leader. He also has three patents and 10 trademarks under his belt. Listen in as Shaun talks about growing business, the importance of coaching, and how he handles the obstacles that are presented in entrepreneurship and in life. Timestamped show notes 01:53 - Maximizing potential 03:34 - Foundations for success 05:22 - Personal compass 06:45 - Academy for Coaching Excellence 07:45 - Resetting 09:52 - Shaun's Recommended Reading 14:48 - Willingness 16:13 - Shaun's upcoming plans 18:50 - Mindfulness and meditation 21:24 - Asking for help 26:51 - Advice for entrepreneurs 35:51 - Going through crises 40:06 - Silent retreats 47:36 - Reaching out Links Shaun's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-pennington-740a7417/ Diamond Mattress: https://diamondmattress.com/

Justin Breen is the founder and CEO of BrEpic Communications, a global PR firm that helps highlight businesses through clicky stories and helps clients find the right pitch for media outlets. Justin is also a bestselling author, known for his book “Epic Life: How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First.” With over 20 years of experience in the media business, Justin is truly a PR expert. He is also an expert in personality types and understands deeply what it takes to collaborate with others. Listen in and discover just how uniquely Justin is able to navigate the world of entrepreneurship.  Timestamped show notes 01:59 - Personality types 06:30 - Why write the book? 07:20 - Activate, Maximize, Achieve 10:01 - Justin's catalyst 11:35 - Journalist to entrepreneur 12:59 - Networker or connector 16:03 - Next for Justin 18:24 - PR Secrets! 21:29 - Trends for 2023 24:46 - Uncertainty and opportunity 26:56 - Some tests to take 32:43 - Basic assumption 34:21 - Justin's litmus test 43:01 - The Cube, Ladder, Horse Test Links BrEpic: https://www.brepicllc.com/ Epic Life: https://a.co/d/aZfPrUh Lumina Spark: https://luminalearning.com/en_us/products-en_us/lumina-spark/ PRINT: https://www.paulhertzgroup.com/how-print-works/ Ambivert Test: https://ideas.ted.com/quiz-are-you-an-extrovert-introvert-or-ambivert/

Elizabeth Yang is the CEO and founder of Yang Law Offices. Elizabeth has been practicing law since 2007 and specializes in IP, patent, copyright, and trademark law. She also has extensive experience in family law issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, asset division, prenups, and postnups. She has been recognized by Reuters as a rising star, ranking her within the top 2.5% of lawyers in California. Elizabeth has also won the Lawyers of Distinction Award, recognizing her as part of the top 10% of lawyers in the entire United States. She is also a bestselling author, known for her works such as The Big Secret and Stress-Free Divorce. Listen in and learn how this electrical engineer and computer science graduate became one of the top lawyers in the country.  Timestamped show notes 03:14 - Raytheon to Bar Exam 05:24 - Social Marriage 07:21 - Avoiding Divorce 10:03 - Picking the right person 14:52 - Challenges 20:06 - Commitment is internal 23:52 - Meditation and compromise 28:36 - Being unflappable 32:39 - Managing people 35:57 - Business Coaches 38:03 - Looking to 2023 46:26 - Motherhood and entrepreneurship 53:20 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs Links Yang Law Offices: https://yanglawoffices.com/ The Big Secret: https://a.co/d/aP4TkXG Stress-Free Divorce: https://a.co/d/f6gHa1S

Over the past 25 years of his career, Chad has worn many hats. He has worked as an engineer for Boeing, hosted Inside Mighty Machines on National Geographic, and is the founder and CEO of CSQ Properties. Over the last seven years, Chad has built a multi-family and self-storage portfolio of over 85 million through his work in syndication and personal investing. Listen in as Chad shares his insight on real estate investing and how this former engineer entered the world of entrepreneurship.   Timestamped show notes 03:05 - Inside Mighty Machines 04:43 - Real estate and passive income 09:24 - Financial freedom and personal freedom 11:02 - The housing market 17:20 - Leavers and learners 19:35 - What is syndication? 26:11 - Entrepreneurship skills in real estate 32:15 - Honing communication skills 36:19 - Humility 40:10 - Athlete, family man, philanthropist 54:03 - Investing 101 55:15 - Take care of yourself Links CSQ Properties: https://csqproperties.com/

Chris Voss is a former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference, Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It. He has a masterclass on negotiation and is the founder of the Black Swan Group, which helps train people in the art of negotiation. Listen in as Chris shares important skills he's learned in his 24 years as a hostage negotiator.  Timestamped show notes 02:08 - Chris's introduction 03:39 - Empathetic and strategic 07:34 - Staying calm 13:27 - Weird numbers 15:43 - Emotional intelligence 23:52 - Advanced training 33:27 - Listening skills 38:24 - Intergenerational communication 40:36 - Negotiation during COVID 46:19 - Women's negotiation 51:52 - Training Resources Links Black Swan: https://www.blackswanltd.com/

Nanxi Liu is the co-founder and CEO of Blaze, an AI-driven platform that allows teams to build software and web applications without the need to write code. Before starting Blaze, she was also the CEO and co-founder of Enplug, a leading global digital signage software company that she led from its inception to its acquisition by Spectrio in 2021. She has been in Forbes 30 Under 30 and is also an award-winning Emmy producer for Amazon TV's “The Bay.” Listen in! Timestamped show notes 01:45 - Origin story 03:27 - Contributing back 05:23 - Emmy Award winner 07:56 - XFactor Ventures 10:39 - Investing in women founders 12:11 - Music and business 15:26 - Co-founders and marriage 22:41 - Lessons learned 27:51 - Aligning core values 29:34 - Mergers and acquisitions 35:51 - Daily routine 39:52 - Recommended reading 43:08 - Advice for women entrepreneurs 49:34 - Looking to 2023 Links Nanxi Liu: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanxi/ Blaze: https://www.blaze.tech/ XFactor Ventures: https://www.xfactor.ventures/

Rochelle Carrington is the president and CEO of Bulletproof Management Inc. She has over 30 years of experience in coaching, sales, and management. In this podcast, she talks about “Emotional Blueprinting,” a process in which you eliminate your limiting beliefs and rewire your mind for success. Listen in as Rochelle talks about the techniques used in this 90-day protocol! Timestamped show notes 01:31 - What is emotional blueprinting? 07:16 - Neuro-linguistic programming and emotional blueprinting 12:41 - Diving into this work 14:31 - Bulletproof Management 17:32 - It's not talk therapy 20:20 - Focus on what you want 24:40 - Daily routines 28:25 - Holding up with habits 35:56 - Habits during COVID 38:15 - Current reading 40:12 - Enneagrams & other assessments 46:20 - Looking forward to 2023 48:27 - Working with her kids 51:47 - Getting in touch Links Rochelle's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellecarrington/ Emotional Blueprinting: https://www.emotionalbp.com/

Marissa Levin is the founder of i5 Conscious Leadership. She's an ICF-certified coach, speaker, author, and 30-year entrepreneur. She has been recognized as one of the top 200 biggest voices of leadership globally for 2023. Her goal is to catalyze leaders and organizations to “achieve their highest potential through conscious transformation.” Listen in as Marissa shares her insights on what has made her journey so successful.  Timestamped show notes 01:38 - Marissa's Journey 04:54 - Balancing act 06:36 - Certified coach 08:07 - Conscious leadership 14:26 - New book! 17:16 - Award winner 18:43 - Empathy 21:02 - Enneagram types 22:19 - Looking to 2023 23:34 - 30-year entrepreneurial journey 25:52 - Daily routine 29:42 - Cleaning your energy 34:34 - i5 Conscious Leadership Links i5 Conscious Leadership: https://i5consciousleadership.com/ Marissa's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissalevin1/

Young Chang is the president of A-Sha Foods USA. He and his business partner come from very different worlds, with Young coming from tech and his partner coming from real estate. Despite this odd foundation, they were able to build A-Sha Foods into the successful business that it is today. Listen in as Young Chang shares his story. Timestamped show notes 01:20 - The origin story 02:31 - Meeting his business partner 05:10 - What makes A-Sha's noodles special 08:47 - Setting themselves apart 10:57 - Collabs with other companies 15:58 - Going from corporate to entrepreneur  17:43 - What makes a great entrepreneur 23:18 - Work smart, not hard 26:41 - Reaching out for help 30:07 - Tackling the recession 32:55 - Keeping sane 34:51 - A typical day 35:55 - Letting people go 39:03 - Giving back as an entrepreneur 41:38 - Advice for the next generation 42:46 - Target audience Links A-Sha: https://ashadrynoodle.com/

Dr. Daniel Kelly is a board-certified neurosurgeon and one of the four founders of Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI). Dr. Kelly is one of the top neurosurgeons in the US, having been awarded the Southern California SuperDoctors distinction 15 years in a row as well as the Patient's Choice Award. He is also known for his focus and expertise on minimally invasive surgery for brain, pituitary, and skull-base tumors. Listen in as Dr. Kelly shares his experience of being in the medical field while also running a successful business with PNI.  Timestamped show notes 02:00 - Physician to entrepreneur 05:50 - Explosive growth 09:47 - Trust 13:20 - Mental health during COVID 15:10 - Habits for juggling multiple roles 20:02 - Wide reach 22:05 - Looking forward to 2023 23:20 - The TRIP Program 29:29 - Advice for entrepreneurs Links Pacific Neuroscience Institute: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/ Dr. Kelly: https://www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/eye-ent/people/daniel-kelly/

Jessica Chang is the co-founder and CEO of WeeCare, the largest network of small childcare providers in the United States that's dedicated to bringing affordable childcare to all families. In her early career, Jessica saw that many working families had inadequate access to childcare. Jessica herself experienced it firsthand when she couldn't return to work due to a lack of access. This spurred her to take a closer look at the childcare industry. Ultimately, she came to the realization that the supply of adequate childcare services simply did not meet the overwhelming demand. WeeCare is her solution to this ongoing issue–it allows parents to find care and manage that care experience. Parents can receive photos, set up payments, and overall receive a better childcare experience than what normally would be available. WeeCare has been featured in Inc's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2022. Listen in as Jessica shares her story. Timestamped show notes 01:52 - Jessica's Journey 04:21 - Struggling to find available childcare 06:35 - Starting WeeCare 09:43 - The Process 13:01 - Raising capital 19:06 - Trust plays an integral part in this business 20:33 - Celebrating losses as learning opportunities 24:38 - Finding a team 27:57 - Growing sales 34:14 - Investor backing 36:30 - Communication skills 37:27 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs 38:38 - Looking forward 43:32 - What does her typical day look like Links WeeCare: https://weecare.co/

Catie Chase is an experienced educational consultant and coach who specializes in helping students with learning disabilities. With a background in psychology and education, Catie provides valuable insights and strategies to help students achieve their academic and personal goals. Listen in! Timestamped show notes 01:41 - Supporting your entrepreneurial teen 05:05 - Helping neurodiverse learners 08:47 - Relating to the students 14:12 - Creating a nurturing environment 19:05 - Giving teens space for their own decisions 21:23 - Insights for entrepreneurial kids entering college 23:06 - Entrepreneurial schools vs liberal arts schools 26:37 - Hiring an independent educational consultant 34:16 - Being a warm demander 37:44 - Confusing acronyms 40:11 - College in the business/entrepreneurial sense 42:38 - Merit-based aid 44:10 - Student and parent coaching Links Catie's Website: https://www.catiechase.com/

6Trent Clark, is the founder of Athletic Influencer Marketing and Leadershipity. He's a keynote speaker, facilitator, advisor, and former MLB World Series Champion with three World Series appearances as a coach. He also hosts the podcast, Winners Find a Way. With vast experience coaching others, Trent's goal is to empower people to reach their goals through leadership and team development. Listen in as Trent shares his incredible journey. Timestamped show notes 02:19 - Starting his journey 04:24 - Becoming an athlete 07:53 - Unflappable spirit 11:01 - It's a tough room 13:49 - Entrepreneurs raising athletes 20:19 - Commitment, consistency, and confidence 27:12 - Coaching others 33:12 - Continuing to get better 36:03 - Advice for entrepreneurs 45:15 - Importance of mentorship Links Trent's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentmclark/ Athletic Influencer Marketing: https://www.aim4nil.com/ Leadershipity: https://leadershipity.com/

Laurie Shiers is the founder of Brainchild Coaching. While working as a copywriter for ad agencies, Laurie longed to create a bigger impact on people one-on-one. As a lover of the creative process, Laurie wanted to help people use creativity in their business and improve their lives. Listen in as Laurie shares insight on bringing mindfulness and creativity together. She shares tips and tricks on incorporating mindfulness, breaking through emotional blocks, and improving your business through creativity. Timestamped show notes 01:30 - Starting Brainchild Coaching 02:23 - Opening your mind exercise 08:58 - Creating an open environment 11:56 - Working with clients 15:55 - Being consistent 20:16 - Creativity growing up 25:48 - 2022 and beyond 26:19 - Multitasking mother, wife, and entrepreneur 28:15 - Mindfulness routines 29:22 - Journaling 32:27 - Sneak peek of Laurie's novel 33:17 - Creative projects  Links Laurie's Website: https://laurieshiers.com/

Julie Cantor, MD | JD, is the founder of the Harlen Collection, a line of women's handbags that are functional in the extreme, exquisitely crafted, and thoroughly modern. The Harlen Collection is a collaboration of artists, artisans, and designers from Los Angeles, New York, Florence, and Milan. Dr. Julie Cantor is also a practicing litigator whose focus is on protecting civil rights. She has practiced with two elite firms for the better part of 15 years and has taught her seminar, Reproductive Rights, Medical Ethics & the Law at the UCLA School of Law. She has been featured in the New England Journal of Medicine and the NBC News THINK platform. Listen in as Dr. Julie Cantor talks about protecting civil rights and how to make a difference as an entrepreneur. Timestamped show notes 03:49 - Entrepreneurial journey 12:35 - Distinguishing yourself 17:33 - Roe v Wade 27:40 - Working twice as hard to get half as far 29:46 - “A dissent is an appeal to the intelligence of a future day.” 35:34 - What can people do? 36:26 - Activism 45:56 - The universe bends toward justice 51:28 - Inspiring women Links The Harlen Collection: https://harlencollection.com/ Dr. Julie Cantor's Website: https://www.juliecantor.com/

Efrat LaMandre, FNP, PhD is a medical entrepreneur, author, and the founder of EG Healthcare. Based in Staten Island in New York, Dr. E's goal with EG Healthcare is to change how healthcare is delivered and focuses on patient empowerment. Her practice prides itself on being LGBTQ-friendly and providing transgender healthcare. She is also the first Nurse Practitioner in Staten Island to own a medical practice autonomously. Listen in as Dr. E shares her experience as a medical entrepreneur and how she works to deliver higher standards of healthcare to her patients. Timestamped show notes 02:00 - Being a medical entrepreneur 07:41 - Taking small sweet steps 11:41 - Importance of mental health 14:08 - Efrat shares her origin story 27:42 - Change vs transformation 29:35 - Efrat's daily routine 33:03 - Internal order 39:10 - There is no “magic pill” 40:50 - Changing your environment 44:50 - It's NOT In Your Head 49:31 - Struggles and successes Links Efrat's Book, It's NOT In Your Head: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B16RW784 The Knew Method: https://theknewmethod.com/

Satish Sharma is the founder of Unyscape, a digital agency focusing on design, products, advertising, and analytics. In this episode, Satish talks about the importance of good search engine optimization (SEO) and understanding analytics. Satish shares a few tips for aspiring entrepreneurs in getting themselves and their content out there. Learn about widely available tools that you can use in improving your online presence and growing your business. Timestamped show notes 01:34 - Starting on their own 05:13 - Analytics is the foundation of everything 07:07 - Improving your business 13:20 - YouTube is now a discovery engine 17:01 - Consistency is key 18:29 - Satish's first video 21:09 - How his friend built a $50 million company on YouTube 24:39 - Know what people are looking for 27:02 - Ask for help! 32:45 - Understanding pricing 38:19 - Know your customer, know your customer's customer 42:06 - Advice for recession 46:26 - Host your own content! Links Satish's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satishsharmafromunyscape/ Unyscape: https://unyscape.com/

Jaclyn Johnson is the founder of New Money Ventures and Maie. She is a self-funded serial entrepreneur with two multimillion-dollar exits under her belt. New Money Ventures is a venture capital firm and brand incubator whose mission is to fund and mentor the next generation of female-led brands. Maie is Jaclyn's latest endeavor, a “re-imagined wine club experience.” Maie is female-led and “built to bring a beautiful glass of wine to you, by the bottle.” Listen in as Jaclyn shares her experience as a self-funded serial entrepreneur, how she got started, and insight into today's current trends. For a limited time, use code PODCAST10 to get 10% off Maie wines! Timestamped show notes 01:44 - Origin story 04:17 - Overcoming challenges 05:05 - Create & Cultivate 07:28 - Importance of branding 13:32 - Change in 2022 18:28 - Mentorship 21:36 - Choosing companies 23:12 - Focusing on women-led businesses 26:07 - Current trends 28:14 - Advice for upcoming entrepreneurs 29:05 - Self-care is important 30:29 - The New York experience 35:20 - Introducing Maie 40:37 - Maneuvering through 2020 Links Maie: https://drinkmaie.com/ New Money Ventures: https://newmoneyventures.co/

For the last 20 years, Dr. Rosalyn Morrell has been recognized by her patients and peers as one of the best board-certified radiation oncologists in the Los Angeles area. She's the founder of Centerpoint Radiation Oncology, a private, modern, state-of-the-art cancer care clinic in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Morell is committed to providing the highest quality care with compassion, communication, and connection. She is also the host of the Cancer from A to Z podcast. Listen in! Timestamped show notes 02:19 - Why she wanted to become a physician 03:11 - Medical school journey 07:18 - Creating a culture at Centerpoint 09:58 - Why stress can contribute to cancer 14:19 - Preventing prostate cancer 21:58 - Why people may get scared of getting screened for cancer 23:53 - Cancer prevention with nutrition 32:25 - Getting into a healthy mindset 35:06 - Food deserts 38:49 - Drink more water! 41:47 - Minimizing stress 47:31 - Cancer from A to Z 51:05 - Prioritizing time 53:59 - How your body can better respond to treatment 54:15 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Links Centerpoint Radiation Oncology: https://www.centerpointoncology.com/ Cancer from A to Z Podcast: https://www.cancerfromatoz.com/

Dandapani is a renowned speaker, entrepreneur, and former monk of 10 years. He is an expert on leveraging the human mind and the power of focus to create a life full of purpose and joy. Dandapani has spoken for Nike, Amex, and TEDx; he has also shared the stage with the likes of Hillary Clinton and other leaders. Listen in as Dandapani shares his incredible experience. Timestamped show notes 03:22 - Focusing on better understanding ourselves 05:04 - Practicing mindfulness  07:03 - Harnessing technology 09:03 - Focus vs concentration 10:10 - Tips on how to focus 12:29 - Learning how to focus 15:36 - Starting small 21:04 - Leading a focused life 23:03 - Legacy 28:02 - Asking for help 30:57 - Placing burdens 37:11 - Journey of evolution 40:35 - Reflecting on your journey of evolution 41:45 - Read Dandapani's Book! 45:57 - Final thoughts for entrepreneurs Links Danapani's Website: https://dandapani.org/ The Power of Unwavering Focus: https://dandapani.org/unwavering-focus-book/

Author and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz joins the podcast today to discuss some principles in his book, Profit First. With years of entrepreneurial experience under his belt, Mike shows how to navigate the industry as a small business. Mike has built multiple companies and has had multiple exits. More importantly, he says, he has also had business failures. To him, those failures and stumbles are what truly transformed his journey. He hopes to take what he learned from his failure and help other entrepreneurs. Listen in! Timestamped show notes 01:41 - Mike's introduction 07:09 - Attracting the right customers 10:43 - Why don't people “do more” 14:34 - Be yourself 18:02 - Why Mike wrote Profit First 22:24 - Declaring bankruptcy 24:33 - Parkinson's Law Links Mike's Website: https://mikemichalowicz.com/ Mike's Books: https://mikemichalowicz.com/books/

Amy Eliza Wong is a founder, speaker, executive leadership coach, and best-selling author. In this episode, discover how Amy went from a UC Berkeley mathematics graduate to a best-selling author and speaker. Amy talks about her new book, Living On Purpose, a book that poses the question “Is this the life I was meant to live?” Listen in as Amy shares five deliberate choices one can make in order to realize fulfillment and joy and how to ultimately live your life with purpose. Timestamped show notes 01:25 - Intro to Amy 03:44 - From Mathematician to Best-Selling Author 08:53 - Don't figure it out, feel it out 12:18 - Five deliberate choices to realize fulfillment 18:34 - Being honest with yourself 22:38 - Working with Fortune 50/Fortune 100 companies 25:59 - Everyone communicates through their own lens 26:18 - Gaining trust 31:58 - What to do when “triggered” 33:54 - Amy's day-to-day 35:10 - Writing a book 38:23 - What happens when you “feel it out” 39:56 - Feeling vs emotion 42:19 - Why people don't trust their feelings 43:35 - Becoming a coach 46:43 - Morning routines 49:46 - Finding a supportive partner Links Amy Eliza Wong: https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com/ Living On Purpose: https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com/book/ Amy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyelizawong