Podcast appearances and mentions of bill horan

Bill Horan talks with Todd Patkin, author of FINDING HAPPINESS.  Todd will discuss why it is important to follow his 12 steps in numerical order, why he puts exercise first, what he means when he says to be a lamplighter and how to avoid negative people.

Are you ready to be "WOW"ed?  Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about “Winning On Wednesday” - a virtual business networking platform that meets by ZOOM every Wednesday. They prioritize building meaningful professional relationships to help businesses grow and expand networking opportunities. They talk with Juan Vides, the Founder of "Winning on Wednesday."

Bill Horan talks with Becky Heidesch, author of THE CAREER MASTERCLASS FOR WOMEN.  Becky will discuss why she says "my hindsight is your 20/20," how you can design your future on your terms, how to answer the question "Is it who you know or what you know?", and why she wants you to keep a career journal.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard talk with Cassandra Basile, the Director of PR and Marketing at Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro, which is anincredible organization that provides comfort, care, and housing to families with seriously ill children. They find out how they help families during some of their most challenging times, and learn about the impact it has on communities in the Long Island area.

Bill Horan talks with Shanna Adamic, author of AUDACIOUS OPTIMISM.  Shanna will discuss what health challenges she had to overcome, how hope and confidence come before optimism, why the words "I will" are so important and how our choices mirror our true selves.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine find out what it takes to own your own roofing company by speaking with Kevin Miller, owner of Chief Cornerstone Roofing, based on Long Island.

Bill Horan talks with Elizabeth Willetts, author of FLEX.  Elizabeth will discuss if we really knowwhat we are good at doing, how we can find out what our strengths are, what she means by "skill stacking," and why we must find out "what winds me up."

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine shine a spotlight on elder care and the legal professionals who help families navigate the challenges of aging with dignity. From estate planning to long-term care options, we'll hear from one local expert to better explain what it is that they do and how they might be able to help you!  They speak with Lisa R. Valente, a partner at Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C., with offices locally in Garden City.

Bill Horan talks with Stefaan van Hooydonk, author of CURIOSITY.  Stefaan will discuss what the Global Curiosity Institute is all about, why curiosity is the biggest predictor of executive success, how conformity is the biggest enemy of curiosity and why the real power of curiosity lies in its collective power.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet Seaford native Jesse Kinch - who is not only a successful rock musician, but he beat the odds stacked against him by overcoming a brain tumor.  We listen to his music and find out all about his career.

Bill Horan talks with Mark C. Fava, author of LESSONS FROM THE ADMIRAL.  Mark will discuss why it is important to observe the leaders we work for, why he calls himself an "active learner", why bosses measure your performance by how you meet their expectations and why the key is to know what bosses want, not what is important.

We don't usually think of Nassau County as a place for tourists since we LIVE here. But luckily, there are people that are paid to do so, for the people who DON'T live here to come and visit - or maybe, you can have a STAYCATION this spring. Bill Horan and Stacy Raine find out more from Kristen Stucchio-Suarez, Project Director at RRDA, the official tourism and promotions agency for Nassau County.

Bill Horan talks with Manar Sweillam Morales, author of THE FLEXIBILITY PARADIGM.  Manar will discuss how to define flexibility, why employees consider flexibility the most important non salary benefit, commons misconceptions about flexibility and why flexibility is not a policy but a companywide culture change.

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard talk with a playwright, screenwriter, and television writer and producer, whose credits include the stage plays Key Exchange, Mr. & Mrs., and Cruise Control, and the screenplays for Working Girl, True Colors, Mr. Baseball, Junior, Meet Joe Black, and Maid in Manhattan. For television, he has served as the showrunner, executive producer, and backseat driver of the CBS drama Blue Bloods since 2011 - and he is from Long Island   His name is Kevin Wade, and he is also the author of a new novel titled “JOHNNY CARELESS.”

Bill Horan talks with Caroline Adams Miller, author of BIG GOALS.  Caroline will discuss how goal setting is a science, what are the 3 basic needs of Self Determination Theory, how smart phones and social media affect goal setting, and how goal setting has an impact on both conscious and unconscious behavior.

Did you know that the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream on Long Island is the third largest village in the state, and is about to turn 100 years old this year? Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn more by talking to Village Mayor Edwin Fare and Village Historian Carol McKenna.

Bill Horan talks with Sandra Matz author of MINDMASTERS.  Sandra will discuss what psychological targeting is, why she says it all comes down to power, how data is the window into our psychology, and how much we can learn about a person from their social media posts.

Bill Horan talks with Manny Skevofilax, author of ULTIMATE PROFIT MANAGEMENT.  Manny will discuss how to fund a new business, how to find investors, what type of return do investors expect and what type of goals should be set.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine get business empowerment from Michael Gliner, the board chairperson at the Inwood Civic Association, a community organization based in the Inwood neighborhood, focused on addressing local issues and improving the quality of life for residents by advocating for their needs to government officials and organizing community initiatives.

Bill Horan talks with Cynthia Kane, author of THE PAUSE PRINCIPLE. Cynthia will discuss why it is getting more and more difficult to "keep it together" in difficult conversations, how failure to pause diminishes your role as a leader, how communication is a mind body practice and how 6 practices, known as the SOFTEN practices, can help.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about Long Island organizations that are a part of the Epic Family of Human Service Agencies - who provide treatment, care, education and support to those with epilepsy, and to individuals with intellectual or emotional challenges.  They speak with Janet Romeo, their Director of Epilepsy Services, along with Irene Rodgers, their Chief of Development and Engagement Officer.

Bill Horan talks with Stu Crum, author of AIM FOR THE UPRIGHTS. Stu will discuss what the difference between goals and intentions is, why it is important to define your intentions, why we should always ask "why," and why so many people live their lives on automatic.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center in Rockville Centre. Many know what Dr. King did in his lifetime, especially his “I Have a Dream” speech, but did you know there was a community center in our backyard named after him?  They learn more from Sharon Sheppard, Assistant Director, and Jaylen Benjamin, Activities Coordinator, at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learned that people in Freeport were upset when back in 2022, a very popular ice cream shop called Pip's Ice Cream Parlor was forced to close to do storm damage from Superstorm Sandy and rising rent costs. But since 2024, it's back, under a new name, thanks to an amazing local hero who helped financially and emotionally bring it back to life, now called Sam's Scoops - located inside Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center on Woodcleft Avenue in Freeport. They speak with Robyn Workman, the owner and proprietor of Sparkle on Stage Cultural Arts Center, and the biggest sponsor of Sam's Scoops in Freeport.

Bill Horan talks with Deborah Mallow, author of 6 STEPS TO FEWER DAYS THAT SUCK.  Deborah will discuss why we should start with the 3 words "yes I can", how we let fear decide our destiny, how we can tailor our inner dialogue and why the brain likes patterns and what that means to us.

Love is in the air! Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn all about Long Island company WeekendDating.com - who has been organizing Long Island Speed Dating and Speed Dating N-Y-C events since 2003, resulting in at least 85 marriages and 13 children. They sponsor events that include speed dating, trivia nights, cultural events and much more.  They speak with Jay Rosensweig, the owner of WeekendDating.com.

Bill Horan talks with Dr. Winifred Bragg  author of HOW TO CREATE YOUR BRAGG BOOK FOR A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET.  Dr. Bragg will discuss why the words character, commitment, and courage are so important, what is a "brag buddy", why we should stop using words like "just" and "only" when we describe our accomplishments, and what are the 6 steps to be comfortable with bragging?

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Long Island based company called BEDGEAR.  They speak with Eugene Alletto, their CEO and Quarterback.  BEDGEAR has created over 280 global Patents, Trademarks and Patents-pending, developing the world's only performance bedding brand.

Bill Horan talks with Emily Crookston author of UNWRITTEN. Emily will discuss why her title is THE OWNER AND DECIDER OF ALL THINGS at her company, THE POCKET PhD.  She will also talk about why people want to write a book, what is the cost of publishing your book and what must an author do to position, publish and promote a book.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about Wild Ones, a national non- profit organization with local chapters that promote the many benefits of landscaping using native plants such as wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses. They speak with Wild Ones New York Metro Region's president, Fred Nass, and Olivia Cunningham, who is a Community Hub Leader at Wild Ones for the towns of North Hempstead and Smithtown.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with John DeBacker - the Vice President of a foster based animal rescue group called Long Island Cat and Kitten Solution, with the goal to rescue and save as many animals as humanly possible. 

Bill Horan talks with Dr. Stephen Sideroff, author of THE 9 PILLARS OF RESILIENCE.  Stephen will discuss what is resilience, why peak performers do not get stuck on one way of thinking,  what are the "Laws of life" and why we should aim to live in the moment.

Bill Horan talks with Dr. Robert Lufkin, author of LIES I TAUGHT IN MEDICAL SCHOOL. Dr. Lufkin will discuss what the title of his book means, who is responsible for these lies, why counting calories is not the way to fight obesity and what is the true role of insulin in fighting diabetes.

Bill Horan talks with Dr. Tracy Latz, author of ENTREPRENEURIAL ALIGNMENT.  Dr. Latz will discuss how entrepreneurs get stuck in their own web of self sabotage, what is the definition of self sabotage, how we all self sabotage our success in some fashion and what causes self sabotage.

Bill Horan (a Chaminade alum!) and Stacy Raine learn about a program at Chaminade High School in Mineola called The Flyer Partnership, with a goal to increase the daily interaction between special needs students and Chaminade's student body so the students can learn transferable job skills. They speak with Carlo Mansueto, their Supervisor of Grounds, and Tina Smith, their Librarian, both of whom have worked with students in this amazing program.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with Lauryn Ciardullo from Valley Stream, who played Princess Jasmine and many other roles in the award- winning Broadway production of Aladdin as an original cast member and can be heard on the Original Cast Album and performed on the 2014 Tony Awards. BUT when Broadway closed its doors in March 2020, Lauryn started offering online song and dance classes which has now grown into a place for young performers to work on singing, acting and dance called ‘Class with Lauryn.'

Bill Horan talks with Andrea Waltz, author of Go FOR NO. Andrea will discuss what the title means, how fear of the word "no" stands between you and greatness, what is the difference between failing and becoming a failure and how willingness to fail and wantingness to fail are different.

We don't usually think of Nassau County as a place for tourists since we LIVE here. But luckily, there are people that are paid to do so, for the people who DON'T live here to come and visit - or maybe, you can have a STAYCATION this winter. Bill Horan and Stacy Raine find out more from Kristen Stucchio-Suarez, Project Director at RRDA, the official tourism and promotions agency for Nassau County.

Bill Horan talks with Aaron LaPedis, author of GARAGE SALE MILLIONAIRE. Aaron will discuss how to advertise your garage sale, how to negotiate price with potential buyers, why it is important to know what your goal is and what items sell the quickest.

Ken Landau talks with retired attorney Bill Horan, who offers advice on giving yourself a legal checkup. For each season there are relevant legal concerns, such as in the fall and approaching the end of the year, making sure your will and estate plans are up to date and an order.  The winter may be a good time to resolve any legal concerns about your employment, airing complaints or changing employers.  In the spring, you can set a timetable and take steps to buy or sell real estate, and in the summer, evaluate any educational issues for the new school year.

Bill Horan talks with Michael Thompson, author of SHY BY DESIGN.  Michael will discuss why being underestimated is a superpower, why shyness has a negative connotation, what he means when he says no story is more powerful than the one we tell ourselves, and why good listeners are like a trampoline.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about an organization in Nassau County called Families For Inclusion - where they promote education about autism, neurodiversity, and inclusion in elementary schools, and to assist the process wherever they can.  They speak with Gina DeGregorio-Sonbert, the Founder of Families For Inclusion, and the author of a children's book series called Theodore Bearkins, about the first autistic, non-speaking main character in a children's book where autism is NOT the focus of his tale.

Bill Horan talks with Margot Machol Bisnow, author of RAISING AN ENTREPRENEUR.  Margot will discuss what are the false perceptions about raising an entrepreneur, how do grades or IQ affect entrepreneurship, why is it important to let a child choose his passion and what she means when she says parents should lead by following.

Bill Horan talks with Joan Hyland, the founder of Love, Nana - a Community Service Project presented by another group called Backyard Players and Friends, Incorporated. They are a volunteer & donation based non-profit whose mission is two-fold: to assist local families in need by providing gently used clothing for newborns and offering a skills training and community experience program for their participants.  He also speaks with Ellen White, the Director of Backyard Players & Friends, Incorporated.

Bill Horan talks with Paul Swartz, author of SHOCKS CRISES and FALSE ALARMS.  Paul will discuss what is macro economics, why we doubt economic predictions, how does fake news affect people's view of the economy and how long are macro economic periods.

Over 400,000 New Yorkers are living with Alzheimer's disease, and more than 500,000 family and friends are providing care. Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter - who help families, caregivers, health care professionals and those living with the disease by providing education and support, advocate for the needs and rights of those facing Alzheimer's disease and all other dementia, and advance critical research to develop new treatments and, ultimately, a cure.  They speak with Alaina Nathan, the Senior Manager of Programs for the Alzheimer's Association Long Island Chapter.

Bill Horan talks with Dr. Robert Ramirez, author of ACHIEVING FINANCIAL FREEDOM. Robert will discuss how the financial rules have changed, asks the question: would you be able to survive an unexpected $400 expense, do you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and what is the TIE method?

Bill Horan talks with Dr. Emilio Justo, author of THE POWER OF PAUSE: MASTERING DELAYED GRATIFICATION FOR SUCCESS.  Dr. Justo will discuss what is delayed gratification, why it is more difficult now because we want things instantly, how instant gratification increases negative traits and why long term goals are important.

Bill Horan talks with Laura Reid, author of THE PUBLIC SPEAKING HORROR SHOW.  Laura will discuss why she is an unlikely keynote speaker, why being unseen was her superpower, what she means when she says what you fear will set you free and why we should stay in our comfort zones.

Bill Horan talks with Michael Cannivet author of THE FOUR MINUTE RETIREMENT PLAN. Michael will discuss what "chunking" is, how we change when our beliefs change, why we avoid retirement planning and why he says we must find the right narrative.