Podcast appearances and mentions of Brad Hart

This week on Spaghetti on the Wall, we're joined by Brad Hart, founder of Optimus and Repurposefully, a mastermind architect and AI strategist who helps 7- and 8-figure entrepreneurs scale without burnout. Brad builds business ecosystems that combine relationships, automation, and smart leverage to deliver massive results. He's advised 8- and 9-figure founders, built dozens of masterminds, and helps clients integrate AI, streamline content, and regain their time.

Justice Brad Hart earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University in 1993 and his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1997. After law school, he was a trial prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney's office for 16 years, even being honored as "Prosecutor of the Year" by the Texas Narcotics Officers' Association in 2011. He was appointed Judge of the 230th District Court in 2013 and was recognized as "Judge of the Year" by the Texas Gang Investigators' Association in 2018. Following, he served as the Chief of the General Felony Trial Division at the Fort Bend County District Attorney's office before being elected to the 14th Court of Appeals in 2024. Brad makes his home in Houston, Texas.

EP. 215: I sat down with Brad Hart, owner of Forest Park Pharmacy in Fort Worth, to expose the shocking truth behind pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and how they're driving up drug prices. What I learned about vertical integration in the healthcare system, where insurers own the PBMs and the pharmacies, honestly left me furious. Brad breaks it all down, from Medicare waste to the skyrocketing cost of specialty drugs, and we talk about real solutions like compounding pharmacies and direct-to-consumer options. This is a must-listen if you've ever wondered why your medications cost so much—and who's really profiting. Topics Discussed:  What are pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and how do they increase drug prices? How are health insurance companies profiting from vertical integration in the pharmacy system? Why are independent and rural pharmacies struggling to stay open? What impact do PBMs have on Medicare spending and prescription drug costs? How can consumers save money on medications without relying on insurance? Sponsored By: Qualia | Go to qualialife.com/DRTYNA for up to 50% off your purchase and use code DRTYNA for an additional 15% Maui Nui Venison | Head to mauinuivenison.com/DRTYNA to secure your access now.  LMNT | Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at drinkLMNT.com/drtyna BIOptimizers | Go to bioptimizers.com/tyna and use promo code TYNA10 to order Masszymes now and get 10% off any order Sundays | Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to sundaysfordogs.com/DRTYNA and use code DRTYNA at checkout. Relax Tonic | Go to https://store.drtyna.com/products/relaxtonic and use code and use DRTYNASHOW to save 10% On This Episode We Cover:  00:00:00 - Introduction  00:04:34 - History of PBMs 00:09:02 - Insurance & Pharmacy Ties 00:12:17 - UnitedHealthcare's Role 00:15:59 - Pharmacy Kickbacks 00:18:01 - Emergency Med Access 00:23:11 - Rural Pharmacy Crisis 00:26:20 - How Insurance Works 00:30:05 - Compounding Pharmacies Explained 00:35:19 - How Pharmacies Save Money 00:37:14 - Arkansas PBM Bill 00:39:12 - Trump's Drug Pricing Executive Order 00:42:37 - Direct-to-Consumer Drugs 00:43:40 - Wegovy, Eli Lilly, & Changing Costs 00:46:27 - Medicare Waste 00:48:25 - Medicare Price Negotiation 00:49:58 - Specialty Drug Cost 00:54:18 - Brad's Pharmacy Model Further Listening:  The Fight For Affordable GLP1s & The Truth About Big Pharma | Dave Knapp  Check Out Brad:  https://www.forestparkpharmacy.com/ Instagram TikTok YouTube Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 Conscious Business Podcast for Service & Tech Entrepreneurs, Founders and CEO's who want to unlock their potential to grow profits and increase impact. Discover how to use your and your business potential to grow faster! https://consciousmillionaire.com/ Now in our 11th Season with 100 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" Join Host, JV Crum III, JD, MBA, MS Psychology, serial entrepreneur, successful exits, 34x #1 best-selling author, speaker, coach, for his interview and solo podcasts. Want to accelerate your business profits and impact?  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 Conscious Business Podcast for Service & Tech Entrepreneurs, Founders and CEO's who want to unlock their potential to grow profits and increase impact. Discover how to use your and your business potential to grow faster! https://consciousmillionaire.com/ Now in our 11th Season with 100 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" Join Host, JV Crum III, JD, MBA, MS Psychology, serial entrepreneur, successful exits, 34x #1 best-selling author, speaker, coach, for his interview and solo podcasts. Want to accelerate your business profits and impact?  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much!

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textResources for the Community:___________________________________________________________________https://linktr.ee/theplussidezpodcast Ro - Telehealth for GLP1 weight management https://ro.co/weight-loss/?utm_source=plussidez&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=comms_yt&utm_content=45497&utm_term=55If You are having issues accessing Paid Subscriber content please send an email to support@buzzsprout.com and a member of Buzzsprout's technical team will help you access the content.______________________________________________________________________In this episode, we try to unravel the confusing web that is the intricate workings of the pharmacy industry. We try to grasp a better understanding of the role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and explore the differences between chain pharmacies and PBM pharmacies. We also touch on the rise of Cost-Plus Pharmacies, including Mark Cuban's pharmacy, and how they aim to disrupt traditional pricing models.We chat with Forest Park Pharmacy co-owner Brad Hart as he analyzes the challenges faced by CVS, despite owning a PBM like Caremark, and examines the intricacies of GoodRx and its impact on prescription drug costs. We'll also explore the purpose of price checkers and how they can empower consumers to make informed decisions.We discuss the challenges faced by Medicare recipients and local pharmacies in accessing affordable medications, particularly GLP-1 therapies. It's a jungle out there in the pharmacy world, and we think this will help give us just a bit of clarity in the complexities in a confusing pharmaceutical arena. ______________________________________________________________________⭐️Mounjaro Stanley⭐️griffintumblerco.Etsy.comUse code PODCAST10 for $ OFF______________________________________________________________________Join this channel to get access to perks:   / @theplussidez______________________________________________________________________#Mounjaro #MounjaroJourney #Ozempic #Semaglutide #tirzepatide  #GLP1 #Obesity #zepbound #wegovy  Kim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dmfkim?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dmfkimonmounjaro?igsh=aDF6dnlmbHBoYmJn&utm_source=qr Kat Carter, Associate Producer TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@katcarter7?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrskatcarter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

What if you could transform a simple book into a $2 million business empire? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Brad Hart, the innovative mind behind Build A Mastermind and author of "The 8-Minute Mastermind." Brad's passion for writing and facilitating masterminds has not only shaped his career but also cultivated a thriving global community. Here, he shares his journey of participating in over 50 masterminds, the unique value of the "hot seat" experience, and how a catchy book title can spark worldwide interest.Brad unveils the mastermind behind his book funnel strategy, which cleverly captures potential readers through strategic free value offerings. By thinking in numbers and focusing on relationship-building, Brad demonstrates how providing valuable resources from the start can lead to meaningful customer engagements. These insights are drawn from his finance background, emphasizing the long-term profitability of nurturing connections with readers. Through thoughtful follow-ups and refined offerings based on feedback, Brad showcases how a book can evolve to better serve its audience over time.Dive into the art of pricing and converting leads with Brad's expert advice on optimizing sales funnels. Discover the power of free plus shipping offers, order form bumps, and one-time offers that keep customers engaged and coming back for more. Brad explains the psychology behind pricing and the importance of testing different points to find what works best for your audience. With a keen focus on maintaining a sustainable balance between advertising costs and sales outcomes, this episode wraps up by highlighting the innovative use of book funnels for self-liquidating customer acquisition, urging authors to see their publications as powerful lead generators.Watch the free training: https://selfpublishing.com/freetrainingSchedule a no-cost call with our team: https://selfpublishing.com/schedule Here are some links that might come in handy: Apply for a free book consultation Register for our free on-demand training Must-watch episodes: SPS 044: Using A Free + Shipping Book Funnel with Anik Singal SPS 115: Using Atomic Habits To Write & Publish A Book with James Clear SPS 127: Traditional vs. Self Publishing: Which You Should Choose with Ruth Soukup SPS 095: The Five Love Languages: Selling 15 Million Copies with Gary Chapman SPS 056: How I Sold 46M Copies of My Self Published Book with Robert Kiyosaki

Today, we interview Brad Hart, entrepreneur, mastermind expert, and founder. With over 20 years of experience, Brad has built and managed successful businesses across multiple industries, including real estate, trading, and marketing. In this episode, Brad shares his journey from achieving a remarkable 106% return with his hedge fund to launching and running over two dozen masterminds that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build thriving communities.

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 Podcast for Conscious Entrepreneurs who want to unlock their potential to grow profits, increase impact, and become deeply fulfilled.  Discover how to use your mind's potential and consciousness to maximize business growth... https://consciousmillionaire.com/ Now in our 10th Season with 100 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" Join Host, JV Crum III, JD, MBA, MS Psychology, serial entrepreneur, successful exits, 34x #1 best-selling author, speaker, coach, for his interview and solo podcasts. Want to accelerate and scale your business?  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 Podcast for Conscious Entrepreneurs who want to unlock their potential to grow profits, increase impact, and become deeply fulfilled.  Discover how to use your mind's potential and consciousness to maximize business growth... https://consciousmillionaire.com/ Now in our 10th Season with 100 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" Join Host, JV Crum III, JD, MBA, MS Psychology, serial entrepreneur, successful exits, 34x #1 best-selling author, speaker, coach, for his interview and solo podcasts. Want to accelerate and scale your business?  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 Podcast for Conscious Entrepreneurs and Founders! Awaken and use the Performance Keys to Increase Your Sales, Profits and Impact!  Want to accelerate 2x to 3x in the next 12 months? I created this video for you. Watch it now! "The 3 Keys to Accelerating 6 & 7-Figure Business" Now in our 10th Season with 100 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" Join Host, JV Crum III, JD, MBA, MS Psychology, serial entrepreneur, successful exits, 34x #1 best-selling author, speaker, coach, for his interview and solo podcasts. Want to accelerate and scale your business?  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show. World's #1 Podcast for Conscious Entrepreneurs and Founders! Awaken and use the Performance Keys to Increase Your Sales, Profits and Impact!  Want to accelerate 2x to 3x in the next 12 months? I created this video for you. Watch it now! "The 3 Keys to Accelerating 6 & 7-Figure Business" Now in our 10th Season with 100 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" Join Host, JV Crum III, JD, MBA, MS Psychology, serial entrepreneur, successful exits, 34x #1 best-selling author, speaker, coach, for his interview and solo podcasts. Want to accelerate and scale your business?  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much!

Tune in to ClickFunnels Radio for an exciting episode featuring guest Brad Hart, an eight-figure earning entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and bestselling author of "The Eight Minute Mastermind." Join hosts Ben and Chris for an engaging conversation and valuable lessons from Brad on entrepreneurship and success.

Are you looking for ways to turn your network into a dynamic engine of success? Do you want to achieve professional and personal greatness by leveraging the power of strategic connections and masterminds? Then, you must listen to the compelling dialogue between host Jerome Myers and mastermind strategist Brad Hart.  In this episode, Brad shares his journey from leaving his conventional business path to becoming a mastermind strategist. He provides expert strategies for leveraging your network and turning it into a powerful catalyst for sustained success. As an entrepreneur or innovator, you will learn to operationalize your dreams and amplify your influence. Community and collaboration are the keys to multiplying your impact, and Brad shows you how to combine them to achieve exceptional achievements artfully. You will discover the transformative power of masterminds in catalyzing growth and creating transformative opportunities. This episode is a must-list for anyone who wants to achieve exceptional success. So, tune in to absorb Brad's invaluable insights and join us on this journey towards greatness. Let's craft our networks into powerful engines of success and build a legacy that will inspire future generations. Join us now and empower your journey towards exceptional achievements! [00:00 - 09:55] The Value of Networks Brad Hart discusses the intrinsic value of networks over individual prowess The significance of leveraging connections to solve problems and enhance value Insights on how Brad transitioned from traditional business roles to focusing on strategic networking and masterminds [09:56 - 20:41] The Mechanics of Masterminds  Overview of setting up and running successful masterminds Common pitfalls in mastermind groups and how to avoid them The essential components of effective masterminds are content, community, and clarity [20:42 - 31:27] Business Impacts of Masterminds  Real-life examples of business successes facilitated by masterminds Discussion on the ROI of investing time and resources in mastermind groups Brad's anecdotes on the transformative power of well-structured masterminds [31:28 - 41:05] Philosophy and Long-Term Vision  Brad shares his philosophy on wealth and influence and uses masterminds to foster both Long-term impacts of building a robust network through strategic interactions Vision for future projects influenced by experiences and connections from masterminds [41:06 - 49:01] Expanding Influence and Creating Opportunities  How masterminds can serve as platforms for expanding personal and professional influence The importance of being in the fitting room with the right people Strategies for creating and leveraging opportunities through mastermind networks Key Quotes:  "The world is just the sum total of all the things that people have envisioned so far." - Brad Hart "Masterminds allow you to work with lots of people and create abundance in a very short amount of time." - Brad Hart Connect with Brad! Website: https://makemoremarbles.com/ Website (Book):  https://8minutemastermind.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/makemoremarbles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradhart/ LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to expand their business growth by sharing this episode or listening to our previous episodes. Dreamcatchers is a welcoming group focused on personal growth rather than fitting into a specific demographic. It attracts a diverse crowd from various backgrounds and ages, united by the desire to achieve more. Learn more at https://exittoexcellence.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Brad is a mastermind master, having been a part of 30, started over a dozen of his own, and worked with Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and more. He shares his secrets to creating profitable mastermind groups to bolt onto your business in 5-10 hours a month. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There's always a better way to make more income, more impact, and do it in less time. You owe it to yourself to explore and investigate other models. 2. Many people will pay more for a great mastermind. Be the niche and own the space - and create a very specific offer for people that's reassuringly expensive, and your income will balloon as a result. 3. Whatever your goal is, make sure to pick up the vehicle that allows you to go there. Build and fill a mastermind by turning in-demand knowledge and expertise into a lucrative business in just 5 days - Build A Mastermind Sponsors HubSpot Close more deals and get on track for your best Q1 yet. Explore the new HubSpot Sales Hub and AI tools like ChatSpot at HubSpot.com/sales. Hostinger Among the top web hosting and website creation brands in the world! See for yourself. Head to Hostinger.com/onfire and use code ONFIRE for an exclusive 10 percent discount Coda A platform that empowers your team to collaborate effectively and focus on shared goals. Get started with Coda today for free at Coda.io/fire

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Brad is a mastermind master, having been a part of 30, started over a dozen of his own, and worked with Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, and more. He shares his secrets to creating profitable mastermind groups to bolt onto your business in 5-10 hours a month. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. There's always a better way to make more income, more impact, and do it in less time. You owe it to yourself to explore and investigate other models. 2. Many people will pay more for a great mastermind. Be the niche and own the space - and create a very specific offer for people that's reassuringly expensive, and your income will balloon as a result. 3. Whatever your goal is, make sure to pick up the vehicle that allows you to go there. Build and fill a mastermind by turning in-demand knowledge and expertise into a lucrative business in just 5 days - Build A Mastermind Sponsors HubSpot Close more deals and get on track for your best Q1 yet. Explore the new HubSpot Sales Hub and AI tools like ChatSpot at HubSpot.com/sales. Hostinger Among the top web hosting and website creation brands in the world! See for yourself. Head to Hostinger.com/onfire and use code ONFIRE for an exclusive 10 percent discount Coda A platform that empowers your team to collaborate effectively and focus on shared goals. Get started with Coda today for free at Coda.io/fire

Trevon and his nephews Charlie, Sam, and Jack once again head back to Brad Hart's Ranch in western Colorado to hunt spring Turkey's. They are joined by Tanner Vernon and new camera man Cory Arola to try and arrow a big Colorado gobbler.

We often wonder if we can make a difference in this vast universe. But the ripple effects you create are endless. What if you left behind a legacy beyond yourself? It was a pleasure to chat with Brad Hart—Found of Make More Marbles—to learn why he believes anyone can transform their life in a meaningful way. While still in his twenties, Brad started a highly successful hedge fund. Money poured in, but it didn't fulfill him. He switched gears to follow his passion—helping others recognize their full potential. But would this move pay off for Brad? Here's why Brad left his successful hedge fund to serve other entrepreneurs and says life is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay connected! Learn more about Brad's masterminds, community, and programs at makemoremarbles.com. Pick up a FREE copy (just pay shipping) of The 8 Minute Mastermind at 8minutemastermind.com or The 8 Minute Money Manager at 8minutemoneymanager.com. 

We often wonder if we can make a difference in this vast universe. But the ripple effects you create are endless. What if you left behind a legacy beyond yourself? It was a pleasure to chat with Brad Hart—Found of Make More Marbles—to learn why he believes anyone can transform their life in a meaningful way. While still in his twenties, Brad started a highly successful hedge fund. Money poured in, but it didn't fulfill him. He switched gears to follow his passion—helping others recognize their full potential. But would this move pay off for Brad? Here's why Brad left his successful hedge fund to serve other entrepreneurs and says life is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay connected! Learn more about Brad's masterminds, community, and programs at makemoremarbles.com. Pick up a FREE copy (just pay shipping) of The 8 Minute Mastermind at 8minutemastermind.com or The 8 Minute Money Manager at 8minutemoneymanager.com.

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Nick is joined by Brad Hart, the founder of Make More Marbles and a man with over twenty years' experience as one of the world's top entrepreneurs, and sixteen years in wealth management. Nick and Brad discuss the practical ways in which you can manage wealth with a focus on more progressive wealth strategies such as crypto, and the value of impact - not just how to make money, but also allowing investors reach their full potential in order to meet the grand challenges of our time. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is no end to the money available in the world today. get in the right rooms, get resourceful, and take your share of what's out there. The basics we need to get to people are food, utilities, shelter and education we can actually change the world and impact it for the better. Money is a part of any deal, but the more you generate, the more we see that it's not just about accumulation It's about impacting the world in a positive way - we are changing lives. Whenever there is a revolution in money that increases trust and decreases friction, then we create a better financial system. BEST MOMENTS 'Get in the right rooms. Period. Full stop' 'Success is a science. Achievement is an art' 'It's giving people to option not to struggle, and to thrive' 'It's less about the money and more about the impact' VALUABLE RESOURCES Scale Up with Nick Bradley: scaleup.vip/podcast Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.global To download a free gift from Nick - The 5 Reasons Why Your Business Will Never Get To 8-Figures ... How To Fix It Fast! - https://www.scaleupmastermind.com/free-guide1 Are you ready to create your high-value exit?  Apply to work with us today at https://scaleup.vip/PredictableGrowthAssessment  Brad Hart - https://linktr.ee/bradhart ABOUT THE HOST  Nick Bradley is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and business growth expert. His background is growing and scaling Venture Capital and Private Equity backed businesses, across the UK, the US, and further afield. Over the last decade, he has completed 117 acquisitions and 25 business exits with a combined valuation of over $5bn dollars. His “Scale Up Your Business” podcast, which ranked #1 on iTunes' business charts, has more than 350k downloads in over 130 countries. His mission is to help business founders build valuable businesses and create life-changing exits so they can realise freedom, wealth, and impact.  CONTACT METHOD Nick's Facebook page: https://scaleup.vip/FB   Nick's LinkedIn: https://scaleup.vip/LI   Nick's Instagram: https://scaleup.vip/IG   Scale Up Your Business, coaching/consulting: https://suyb.global We help business founders scale their business to a life-changing exit within 36 months. Please feel free to get in touch if we can assist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad Hart is committed to helping entrepreneurs and investors reach their full potential, so they can focus on solving the grand challenges of our time. He is a bestselling author of two books, and his writing has appeared in Forbes, Entrepreneur and Thrive Global. Jay Fiset is a powerful speaker, a risk-taker, and a leader who reaches his goals by assisting others to achieve theirs. He is the founder of Mastermind to Millions, a live event to help coaches grow their businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The thing that you must understand is that not all the heavy hitters have a mastermind that continues to renew on its own. Many of them have to just keep filling the funnel because the mastermind isn't strong enough to keep them. 2. When to start a mastermind is like that old proverb. Best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. There's no reason to hold back. 3. The price should not be the question. We should really be starting with, what is the promise of the mastermind? What will be different in people's lives if they participate with you for a year or six months or whatever your structure is. An opportunity to get a ticket at the lowest price: 40% off! Definitely go VIP for the best possible experience! - Mastermind To Millions Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

Brad Hart is committed to helping entrepreneurs and investors reach their full potential, so they can focus on solving the grand challenges of our time. He is a bestselling author of two books, and his writing has appeared in Forbes, Entrepreneur and Thrive Global. Jay Fiset is a powerful speaker, a risk-taker, and a leader who reaches his goals by assisting others to achieve theirs. He is the founder of Mastermind to Millions, an online course to help coaches grow their businesses. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. The thing that you must understand is that not all the heavy hitters have a mastermind that continues to renew on its own. Many of them have to just keep filling the funnel because the mastermind isn't strong enough to keep them. 2. When to start a mastermind is like that old proverb. Best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the second-best time is today. There's no reason to hold back. 3. The price should not be the question. We should really be starting with, what is the promise of the mastermind? What will be different in people's lives if they participate with you for a year or six months or whatever your structure is. An opportunity to get a ticket at the lowest price: 40% off! Definitely go VIP for the best possible experience! - Mastermind To Millions Sponsors: Podopolo: The best podcast listening app in the world is here! Visit Podopolo.com, download the app for free, mention John Lee Dumas (my Podopolo username) when you sign up, and start listening now! HubSpot: Learn how HubSpot can help your business grow better and get a special offer of 20% off on eligible plans at HubSpot.com/eof!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Brad Hart: Increase Your Impact and Profits with Masterminds With 20 years as an entrepreneur and 16 years managing wealth under his belt, Brad Hart is committed to helping conscious entrepreneurs and investors reach their full potential, so they can focus on solving the grand challenges of humanity. He is a bestselling author and is best known as the mastermind guy who started over a dozen and attended 50 or more. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster!

Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show for entrepreneurs,  who want to create an abundant future for themselves and humanity. Heard by millions in 190 countries.  Do you want to put more money in the bank, create a powerful impact, and enjoy a purposeful life? This is the podcast for you! Join host, JV Crum III, as he goes inside the minds of Millionaire Entrepreneurs and World-Class Business Experts. Today's featured episode... Brad Hart: Increase Your Impact and Profits with Masterminds With 20 years as an entrepreneur and 16 years managing wealth under his belt, Brad Hart is committed to helping conscious entrepreneurs and investors reach their full potential, so they can focus on solving the grand challenges of humanity. He is a bestselling author and is best known as the mastermind guy who started over a dozen and attended 50 or more. Like this Podcast? Get every episode delivered to you free!  Subscribe in iTunes Download Your Free Money-Making Gift Now... "Born to Make Millions" Hypnotic Audio - Click Here Now! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps others find our podcast. Thanks so much! Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts." Conscious Millionaire Network has over 3,000 episodes and millions of listeners in 190 countries. Join us as a regular listener to get money-making secrets on how you can grow your business and profits faster!

You may have heard the phrase, "You net worth is you network" and Brad explains how this couldn't be more true. Through masterminds, Brad has been able to travel the world, meet people from various backgrounds, and build a successful, scalable business. In the words of Brad, "You don't need to know everything if you know everyone." Join ClickBank host Kyle Kostechka and guest Brad Hart for an inspiring podcast focused on why masterminds are important, how they can benefit you, and why you should start yours now. Connect with Brad - https://www.linkedin.com/in/makemoremarbles/ Grab a copy of Brad's FREE book here (just pay shipping) http://8minutemastermind.com

Men, get weekly updates from us containing game-changing information on how you can maximise your psychology, body, and performance. Hit the link below to join us. https://www.wholemanacademy.com/movement Make More Marbles Founder Brad Hart is part of a tribe of abundant-minded creators who are changing the way that business is being played. As an experienced entrepreneur, investor, trader, advisor, and mentor to people who want more from their life, Brad has mentored thousands of entrepreneurs and investors, built a hedge fund and been featured multiple times in Forbes (as well as several popular blogs like The Four-Hour Workweek). His articles have been read over 1,000,000 times. Brad is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, and exchanges radical ideas with heavy hitters in multiple industries. After building (and helping to build) several successful ventures in various industries (trading, real estate, etc.), he has refocused on what he loves most: Building businesses, managing wealth, mentoring entrepreneurs, and helping others to create abundance in all areas of their lives. You can check out Make More Marbles here…https://makemoremarbles.com And to check out our awesome resources for men - hit this… https://linktr.ee/wholemanacademy More epic guys from across the world to come… And remember, the world needs strong men. Live epic.

Men, get weekly updates from us containing game-changing information on how you can maximise your psychology, body, and performance. Hit the link in the comments to join us. https://www.wholemanacademy.com/movement This week we sat down with Mastermind expert Brad Hart, founder of https://makemoremarbles.com Here's the snippet for you to enjoy before the full podcast is released on Friday. And remember, the world needs strong men.

With 20 years as an entrepreneur and 16 years managing wealth under his belt, Brad Hart is committed to helping entrepreneurs and investors reach their full potential, so they can focus on solving the grand challenges of our time.  Having gained extensive experience in real estate, investments, trading, marketing, sales, and peak performance strategy, he's built and helped build several companies, growing revenues and profits into millions of dollars.  Brad is a founding member of the Knowledge Broker Blueprint (KBB) speaking and training team led by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi. It is a self-education movement that has helped tens of thousands of people to launch their own masterminds. Additionally, Brad's company, Make More Marbles, is a top ten affiliate partner (#8 out of 5000 affiliates) for Tony and Dean.  On this episode of Money Loves Women, join Dr. Deborah and Brad Hart to learn more about Brad's journey and how you, too, can light the fuse and create something unique of your own and dive into the world and community of crypto.  Topics Discussed: Masterminds The art and importance of giving Networking Abundance mindsets Cryptocurrency & Blockchain Entrepreneurship Resources:  Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins Date With Destiny (Tony Robbins) Make More Marbles The 8 Minute Money Manager by Brad Hart Cryptocurrency Cheat Sheet Crytpo Community Facebook Group Inverse Investments Fund For more information on achieving financial freedom, personal mastery, and professional success, please visit https://moneyloveswomen.com/.

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Good morning everyone! Thank you for tuning to the Motivated Entrepreneurs podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today we have a book review and it's called "The 8-Minute Mastermind" by Brad Hart. IN BRAD HART'S NEW BOOK, The 8-Minute Mastermind, Brad introduces us to a new business paradigm which is fun, lucrative, scalable, and truly helps people. Further, it's easily one of the best ways to improve your own expertise on any subject you choose. After being involved in a long list of masterminds himself, and creating many of his own, Brad shares the incredible benefits along with the hard-won best practices for starting your own, no matter who you are, so you can truly travel anywhere for free, solve any problem, and add $100k+ to your business in 5-10 hours a month. Hope you like and enjoy this episode. Give a listen. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VkXGHq Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39TYebQ Motivated Entrepreneurs Website: https://motivatedentrepreneurs.co.uk/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Motivated Entrepreneurs Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3eA64u5   Cheers, Dean  

Brad Hart is an uber nerd when it comes to Web 3, play to earn gaming, defi, crypto and NFT's. He's a bestselling author of multiple books, including the 8 Minute Mastermind and The 8 Minute Money Manager. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Things doesn't come by if you're not having a plan. You got to be there for all the hits. 2. Gaming for crypto is the best and most defensible used case for crypto that's ever been so far. 3. Be aware of how things are going. Tie things to a goal that's bigger than yourself. NFT Crypto Community - Join Crypto Community Facebook Group. Get Access To Our Private Facebook Group And Learn About NFTs, Blockchain, Farming And Much More! Sponsors: HubSpot: A CRM Platform that gives you exactly what you need to help your teams thrive. Learn more at HubSpot.com! VistaCreate: A graphic design platform where anyone can easily craft professional and unique visual content for social media and digital marketing in minutes! Visit VistaCreate.com today to try it for free!

Brad Hart is an uber nerd when it comes to Web 3, play to earn gaming, defi, crypto and NFT's. He's a bestselling author of multiple books, including the 8 Minute Mastermind and The 8 Minute Money Manager. Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Things doesn't come by if you're not having a plan. You got to be there for all the hits. 2. Gaming for crypto is the best and most defensible used case for crypto that's ever been so far. 3. Be aware of how things are going. Tie things to a goal that's bigger than yourself. Join Crypto Community Facebook Group. Get Access To Our Private Facebook Group And Learn About NFTs, Blockchain, Farming And Much More - NFT Crypto Community Sponsors: HubSpot: A CRM Platform that gives you exactly what you need to help your teams thrive. Learn more at HubSpot.com! VistaCreate: A graphic design platform where anyone can easily craft professional and unique visual content for social media and digital marketing in minutes! Visit VistaCreate.com today to try it for free!

This is the Levels of Wealth Podcast! In today's podcast, our guest Brad Hart who has 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and 16 years managing wealth under his belt, talks about his giving strategy and his work in the Real Estate scene as well as the NFTs scene. What drives him to work hard? Learn from Brad's experience, stories, and tips right here. Let's dive right into it... Check out Brad Hart's socials! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makemoremarbles Books: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makemoremarbles and http://8minutemoneymanager.com/ (8minutemoneymanager) NFT and Crypto Group: http://nftcryptocommunity.com/ (nftcryptocommunity) Website: http://www.makemoremarbles.com/ (makemoremarbles.com  ) Check out Levels of Wealth's socials! Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/levelsofwealth/ ( https://www.instagram.com/levelsofwealth/) TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsofwealth ( https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsofwealth) Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelsofwealth ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/levelsofwealth) Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/80886994 ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/80886994) Twitter:https://twitter.com/levelsofwealth ( https://twitter.com/levelsofwealth) Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/levels-of-wealth/id1604438536 ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/levels-of-wealth/id1604438536) Spotify Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/3qznnAW7UDjFNhWK5CYUlP ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3qznnAW7UDjFNhWK5CYUlP) Website:https://levelsofwealth.com/ ( https://levelsofwealth.com) This episode is sponsored by Chris Robinette with Lighthouse Planning: Lighthouse Planning is a financial planning firm built to help entrepreneurs and high-income earners build and grow their legacy.  Our mission is to help find clients who want to build a 30-year relationship of ongoing guidance and protection.  Everyone has a different way they want to build and grow their legacy, and we look forward to customizing each of our client adventures to their own goals.    To book a time on my calendar to jam about whether or not we can be a good fit, go here https://bit.ly/3Fz5NnP (https://bit.ly/3Fz5NnP)   Our website is https://bit.ly/3rhbdip (https://bit.ly/3rhbdip) if you would like to learn more about me and our team. Certification Reference Number: CRN202501-1542446

With 20 years as an entrepreneur and 16 years managing wealth under his belt, Brad is committed to helping entrepreneurs and investors reach their full potential, so they can focus on solving the grand challenges of our time.    Having gained extensive experience in real estate, investments, trading, marketing, sales and peak performance strategy, he's built and helped build several companies, growing revenues and profits into the millions of dollars. His hedge fund, Hartwood Capital, returned 106% in profit in a single year.    From co-leading a mastermind of 52 people in China and Hong Kong, to holding mastermind groups in Bali, Italy, Greece and all over the US, Brad has been a part of 30+ masterminds and started over 10 himself, including a local weekly mastermind group with 500 members.   Brad is a founding member of the Knowledge Broker Blueprint (KBB) speaking/training team led by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, a self education movement which has helped tens of thousands of people to launch their own masterminds.    Make More Marbles, Brad's company, is a top ten affiliate partner (#8 out of 5000 affiliates) for Tony and Dean as well.    Build A Mastermind (or BAM for short) is Brad's favorite initiative, helping entrepreneurs to add $100k+ to their businesses in profit per year with only 5-10 hours a month ongoing time commitment.     He is obsessed with cryptocurrency, blockchain and web 3 applications like Play to Earn Gaming and Defi platforms.    He is a graduate of Binghamton University where he received a BS in Biology and rowed on the Crew team, as well worked as an EMT.   Brad grew up in New York and now lives part time in San Diego, CA, and Phoenix AZ.    The Make More Marbles Team and extended family of clients comprises folks from all over the world, just like you who want to generate, grow and give more money, based on your values.     Key points of this episode: - Everyone you meet is trying to teach you something. Accept what the universe is saying. - Try to educate yourself so you're one step ahead. - Go where you understand, what best suits you. - It takes a long time to build a reputation, and it can be broken in a second. - Play the long game! -------------------- If you loved this episode, please share it

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for the last day of November, Tuesday, November 30. As last days of November go, Tuesday's weather should be pretty nice. According to a forecast from the National Weather Service it will be partly sunny in the Cedar Rapids area with a high  near 51 degrees. On Tuesday night there will be a 50 percent chance for rain, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low around 37 degrees. Tiffany O'Donnell raised three times as much as her opponent Amara Andrews, in the last month running up to tonight's runoff election that will decide the city's next mayor. Voters earlier this month narrowed a four-way race to just the two top vote-getters, knocking incumbent Brad Hart out of the running. O'Donnell, who earned the most votes of the four but not enough to win the job outright, raised $64,520 since the last reporting period, according to campaign disclosure reports filed Monday. That exceeds the $20,262.47 Andrews raised in the runoff cycle. The election has stoked political divisions as O'Donnell, a registered Republican, has emphasized the need to keep the part-time mayoral role nonpartisan, while Andrews has campaigned as a Democrat. Andrews has said one's https://www.thegazette.com/campaigns-elections/partisan-divides-emerge-in-nonpartisan-cedar-rapids-mayoral-race/ (political party ties )are an indicator of values and judgment. Both candidates have used firms for various campaign services aligned with their respective parties. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday.  The Cedar Rapids teenager accused of killing his parents has entered not guilty pleas to two counts of first-degree murder in arraignment documents filed Monday. Ethan Alexander Orton, 17, was charged as an adult in the killings of Misty Scott Slade, 41, and Casey Orton, 42, in their home at 361 Carnaby Dr. NE in the early morning hours of Oct. 14. He has pleaded not guilty to charges, but has not waived his right to a speedy trial. A trial date was not immediately set Monday afternoon. After receiving a 911 call around 2 a.m. Oct. 14 for suspicious noises coming from the residence, Cedar Rapids police reported they arrived at the Orton house and found the accused sitting outside, covered in “what appeared to be blood.” According to a criminal complaint, https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/cedar-rapids-police-teen-stabbed-parents-to-death-to-take-charge-of-his-life/ (Orton told officers he had stabbed both his parents), but then turned to an ax when his mother was still alive. According to reporting from the Associated Press, a federal judge Monday blocked https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-joe-biden-business-lifestyle-health-c6c9d651f631464e168f7a47b6e353bf (President Joe Biden's administration) from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on thousands of health care workers in 10 states including Iowa. These states together had brought the first legal challenge against the requirement. The court order said that the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid had no clear authority from Congress to enact the vaccine mandate for providers participating in the two government health care programs for the elderly, disabled and poor. The preliminary injunction by St. Louis-based U.S. District Judge Matthew Schelp applies to a coalition of suing states that consists of Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. Similar lawsuits also are pending in other states. Iowa has five state-run health care facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid funding: the Iowa Veterans Home, the Cherokee and Independence Mental Health Institutes, and the Glenwood and Woodward Resource Centers Are you a fan of trying new restaurants? Get the latest restaurant openings & closings and more chewy tips from The Gazette's Chew On this newsletter. Sign up at http://thegazette.com/ (thegazette.com) slash... Support this podcast

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, November 6, and Sunday, November 7. We are looking at some pleasant weekend weather coming up. According to the National Weather Service it will be sunny with a high near 65 degrees on Saturday in the Cedar Rapids area. On Saturday evening it will be mostly clear and a low around 42 degrees. There will only be a mild breeze all Saturday. On Sunday it will be a little warmer with a slightly more vigorous breeze, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 69 degrees. Sunday night it will be mostly clear with a low around 46 degrees. In truly a bizarre turn of events, an Iowa City man shooting an air rifle at a squirrel in his yard inadvertently shot and badly wounded a Marine who was driving by at the time on Oct. 17, authorities announced Friday. Philip Olson, 69, of Iowa City, faces fines ranging from $305 to $1,055 for violating city code and Iowa Department of Natural Resources regulations. Olson, who came forward during the investigation and was not arrested by police, declined to comment Friday when reached by The Gazette. The announcement reveals to the public for the first time what police believe happened on the evening that Gabriel Heefner, 20, a lance corporal in the U.S. Marines, was found in a crashed car with a gunshot wound to the head. Heefner had been in town visiting his grandparents and went to grab takeout when he was shot along the way. HIs family reports that he is out of critical condition after a period of fighting for his life, but remains in the hospital and is far from recovered. With a slim margin putting Amara Andrews in the second-place spot to proceed to the Nov. 30 runoff election against Tiffany O'Donnell in the race for Cedar Rapids mayor, incumbent Brad Hart announced Friday he will not ask for a recount. “I will finish out my term by serving this great city just like I've tried to do every day for the last four years,” Hart said. “Thank you to my fellow city council members and to the talented city team I've had the privilege to work with. Thank you to the citizens of Cedar Rapids for the opportunity to serve you over the last four years. It has been an honor.” After Linn County accounted for over 100 provisional ballots countywide Thursday, or ballots that required further review of a voter's eligibility to be included in the official count, Andrews increased her margin over Hart from 24 votes to 40. She finished with a total 7,359 votes out of 26,175, https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17890/November-2-2021-CitySchool-Election-Results-by-Precinct?bidId= (according to unofficial results). There was finally a break of deadlock in Washington D.C. late Friday night. According to reporting from the Associated Press, the House approved a $1 trillion package of https://apnews.com/article/joe-biden-technology-business-broadband-internet-congress-d89d6bb1b39cd9c67ae9fc91f5eb4c0d (road and other infrastructure projects) after Democrats resolved a months-long standoff between progressives and moderates, notching a victory for President Joe Biden, albeit not as large of a package as Democrats had hoped for. The House passed the measure 228-206 late Friday, prompting prolonged cheers from the relieved Democratic side of the chamber. Thirteen Republicans, mostly moderates, supported the legislation while six of Democrats' farthest left members opposed it. Iowa and the country could be headed for record corn yields, despite uneven weather throughout the year, state agriculture and climate experts said Friday. Iowa corn is forecast at 2.5 billion bushels, averaging 201 bushels an acre, which is an increase of 24 bushels per acre over last year, according to the latest information from the federal agriculture department. Soybeans appear headed for similarly big yields. Soybeans in Iowa are forecast at 611 million bushes at an average of 61 bushels per acre, up 7 bushels per acre Support this podcast

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Wednesday, November 3. The sun will be out Wednesday, but don't let it fool you. It will be definite sweatshirt weather with a high of 46 degrees in the Cedar Rapids area. The low temperature will settle in below freezing at 31 degrees. Thankfully, the National Weather Service reports we will have some warmer weather in store in our near future. It was election day Tuesday, and with that came the news that there would be a change in leadership of Iowa's second-largest city. What still remains to be seen is who that new leader will be. Cedar Rapids voters decided Tuesday to narrow a four-way race for mayor to Amara Andrews and Tiffany O'Donnell, outright defeated incumbent Brad Hart to head to a Nov. 30 runoff election. No candidates reached the necessary 50 percent of the vote, so the top two vote-getters — TrueNorth executive Andrews and Women Lead Change Chief Executive Officer O'Donnell — have less than a month to vie for the city's top elected role. O'Donnell emerged with over 40 percent of the vote — 10,991 total — while Andrews edged out Hart by a 24-vote margin to finish second with 7,332 votes, according to unofficial results. Speaking of results, you can find all of the rest of Tuesday's election results, plus our coverage of local races, at thegazette.com. There was another important vote Tuesday, this on the ongoing Deere strike involving more than 10,000 employees spanning three states including Iowa. The UAW union on Tuesday voted down the latest offer from Deere & Co., the second proposal offering higher wages and perks aimed at resolving a strike. The union vote appeared close to 55 percent opposed and 45 percent supporting the deal. The proposed agreement offered improved wages and benefits from the initial agreement, which was overwhelmingly voted down Oct. 10. The strike will continue without the ratification of an agreement. It's a setback for the union and the company, as representatives for both have been meeting in negotiations since before the strike. Another big decision that happened Tuesday will affect parents and children nationwide. According to reporting from the Associated Press, U.S. health officials on Tuesday gave final approval to Pfizer's kid-size COVID-19 vaccine, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation's vaccination campaign to children as young as 5 years of age. The Food and Drug Administration already authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 — doses just a third of the amount given to teens and adults. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommends who should receive FDA-cleared vaccines. The announcement by CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky came only hours after an advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer's shots should be opened to the 28 million Americans in that age group. In anticipation of the approval, Pfizer over the weekend began shipping millions of the pediatric shots to states, doctors' offices and pharmacies — in orange caps, to avoid mix-ups with purple-capped vials of adult vaccine. Are you a fan of trying in new restaurants? Get the latest restaurant openings & closings and more chewy tips from The Gazette's Chew On this newsletter. Sign up at http://thegazette.com/ (thegazette.com) slash chew  Be sure to subscribe to The Gazette Daily news podcast, or just tell your Amazon Alexa enabled device to “enable The Gazette Daily News skill" so you can get your daily briefing by simply saying “Alexa, what's the news? If you prefer podcasts, you can also find us on iTunes or wherever else you find your Podcasts. Support this podcast

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, October 2 and Sunday, October 3. There will be a small chance for rain all weekend, but, mostly, it will feel like fall. According to the National Weather Service there will be a 20 percent chance of showers after 3 p.m. Saturday. Besides that it will be cloudy, with a high near 80 degrees. On Sunday there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a chance of precipitation listed at 40 percent. It will be mostly cloudy on Sunday with a high near 76 degrees.  “Multiple” people were shot and injured Friday night at the Ramada by Wyndham hotel in southwest Cedar Rapids, authorities said. Cedar Rapids police provided few details, but said those injured were taken to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life-threatening injuries. Police received a report about 10:30 p.m. about gunshots at the hotel, 525 33rd Ave. SW. In a short news release, police did not say if the shooting took place inside or outside the hotel, how many people were hurt or whether a suspect had been detained. The department said the investigation is ongoing. Cedar Rapids Mayor Brad Hart challenged his three rivals to share who's bankrolling their campaigns weeks before a legal deadline requires it, and he got one candidate to take him up on it. Women Lead Change Chief Executive Officer Tiffany O'Donnell reported Friday having raised nearly twice as much as Hart, the incumbent, so far. https://www.scribd.com/document/529014728/Brad-Hart-campaign-donations (Hart's release of his information), promised in a virtual forum hosted by The Gazette, was his effort to show “broad local support” and appeal across political parties. His campaign urged the other mayoral hopefuls to “join them in being fully transparent with the voters by releasing donor information” from the beginning of the year through the end of September by Oct. 8. The state's deadline for candidates to file the information is Oct. 28, five days before the Nov. 2 election. So far, O'Donnell reported having raised $113,285 from 262 contributions, while Hart has raised $62,780 from 192 donors. The majority of donors for both candidates hail from Cedar Rapids. Former Vice President Mike Pence will be in Iowa City on Nov. 1 to speak at the Young America's Foundation's campus lecture series. Pence, the foundation's Ronald Reagan Presidential Scholar, https://www.yaf.org/events/vice-president-mike-pence-at-the-university-of-iowa/ (will speak 7 p.m. in the Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge). Ticketing information will be released in the coming days. In addition to visiting the UI, Pence will speak at Texas A&M and a number of other college campuses. His lecture will be sponsored by the UI Young America's Foundation chapter. The foundation, founded in 1960, has several high school and college chapters that advocate conservative ideas through activism and speaker events. Iowa City Pride has waited months to host its 50th anniversary in person — and that time is finally here. The longest-running LGBTQ Pride celebration had to postpone its milestone anniversary last year and shift its events online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Saturday's celebrations kick off at noon with a Unity March instead of the event's usual parade. People can begin gathering as early as 10 a.m., and there will be poster boards and markers for anyone wanting to make signs. The march will begin at College Green Park at the corner of College and Johnson streets and wrap up at the corner of Linn and Washington. Be sure to subscribe to The Gazette Daily news podcast, or just tell your Amazon Alexa enabled device to “enable The Gazette Daily News skill" so you can get your daily briefing by simply saying “Alexa, what's the news? If you prefer podcasts, you can also find us on iTunes or wherever else you find your Podcasts. Support this podcast

Topic:  Unwrap the Gift of Growth and the Power of Masterminds On today's show I have the immense pleasure in speaking with Brad Hart about how to unwrap the gift of growth which is a chapter in my new book The Gift Mindset, and the lessons he's learned.  It was through the challenges Brad faced, including [...]

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On this edition of Iowa Press, Brad Hart, mayor of Cedar Rapids, and Paula Dierenfeld, mayor of Johnston, discuss impacts of the 2021 Legislative session on local government, as well as a variety of other issues affecting Iowa cities. Joining moderator David Yepsen at the Iowa Press table are Kay Henderson, news director for Radio Iowa, and Erin Murphy, Des Moines bureau chief for Lee Enterprises.  Program support provided by: Associated General Contractors of Iowa, Iowa Bankers Association and FUELIowa.

Register for the next LIVE episode at ClubHouseWithRussell.com Hit me up on IG! @russellbrunson Text Me! 208-231-3797 Join my newsletter at marketingsecrets.com ---Transcript--- Russell Brunson: Hey, what's up everybody. It's Russell. Welcome back. I hope you liked the last episode. What you think about a live version of the marketing secret show? Anyway I hope you guys enjoyed it. First off, I think it brings a different energy level. When I know it's live, I got to show off to all the people I get to see their faces. It's hopefully you guys enjoyed that part of it. And hopefully, went to clubhousewithrussell.com and when registered so that you, that way, when we do the next live podcast, you can be on it. So that's the first thing. And then number two is, this episode we're actually going to share the Q and A's, there's about 40 minutes of Q and A with people who were there. And so in the future, if you want me to answer your questions, like, come on the show, go to the clubhouse with russell.com register, show up on the show, and then I'll talk about a concept and then we'll open the lines for Q and A. And you see some people got hot seats coaching sessions during this Q and A, which is really fun. But I think the reason I want to share these with you here, because I think most of the conversations that happened, there's something that each of you could learn from those conversations. So I hope you enjoy it. And again, if you do, make sure again, go to clubhousewithrussel.com and register, and that way you can potentially be on our next live show and get your questions answered. So with that said, theme song, we come back, you guys will have a chance to do the Q and A, for part two from our last episode, which we talked about the real secret behind the value ladder, and you hear everybody's questions and hopefully we get some gold for you in the conversations. With that said, queue up the theme song, and we'll see you guys soon. I don't normally do a lot of Q and A cause I just always get nervous that someone's going to ask me one of those questions. And so, but we're going to do it. Yhennifer, is going to help me out here. We're going to bring some of you guys up to stage. So if you've actually... Yhennifer, what's the process, they want to ask a question to come stage, they have feedback, or they want to talk about their value ladder or whatever, what's the process? How do we play this game? Yhennifer: Yeah. So let's do this. So this is the process guys. There is the little hand in the bottom. I see it going up the numbers. So make sure that if you want to ask a question or add on to this conversation and bring some value, you can actually raise your hand. We'll start bringing up five people at a time, and then we will let you ask your questions. So make sure that you also invite some new people, right? We can still invite people as we're here on this call. Everybody will get a chance to listen in this awesome value. And then one more thing I want to share before we bring people up, is that a reminder that this is being recorded, so this conversation is going to be recorded and let's see, we're going to bring up a few people as you come on here, please mute yourself. And we'll unmute you one at a time, that way there is no static in the background. Yhennifer: Okay. All right. We got a few people that we invited on this stage. So we'll start with the first one, Stacy. Stacy is a health coach Institute founding partner, bootstrap from startup to 270 amazing team members. So welcome Stacy to the call. We're so excited to have you here. What question do you have for Russell? Stacy: Hi Russell. Russell: Hi Stacy? Stacy: I haven't followed you in a long, long time so I'm excited to finally get to talk to you. Russell: Oh, really good. Stacy: My question is when you are first introducing someone into your ecosystem and you have this product suite, do you have a value ladder that you present at the beginning? So just real quick, ours is, we have a call center, so we're doing cold traffic to a call center basically. I mean, we have a Funnel in all of that, but just in the beginning, people seem surprised that we're a school. So they take the initial program and that there'll be graduate programs on non and ours are all pretty high ticket offers. We're not doing $27. Our first program is like $5,000, but still we want them to be able to ascend. And so do you have an Ascension map and saying, "Hey, you're going to be here for the long term. Here's what it looks like." Russell: Yeah, definitely. Stacy: That makes sense question. Russell: Good question. So a couple of things. So I'm going to answer two folks. One of them answers your question. One will answer probably people whose businesses may not have started at 5,000. So I'll kind of answer both ways and then we can go deeper. But so in our world we have so many front end offers because I love creating front end offers. And so we're driving traffic to front end offers plus the events all over the place. And so what happens to someone, they couldn't click on an ad and they made the first thing they see is just our events or a high-end coaching, excuse me, or something like that. So whenever they do that, it goes through that initial sequence of three or four emails that are tied to that Funnel. And then they're done, it drops them into a followup Funnel that starts at the very beginning of our value ladder. And so it's a 60 email sequence that I wrote that I sat down and said, "Okay. If my mom was to come into my world, she doesn't want a Funnel. Is she barely knows an Instagram is, what would be the process? How would I grab her hand and take her through this process? What would it look like?" And so the first thing I would do is I would show her this video on YouTube that I did that actually explains this concept. Then number two, I would show her my book. Number three, I would have listen to these three podcasts episodes. Number four... And I sat down and mapped that out, where I would take my mom if she was coming into my world for the very first time. And so we wrote that out and it took a long time. It was kind of a pain, but it was worth it. We wrote a six email sequence that takes them through all of the Funnels and the videos and the podcast things in order that I think is the best strategic order. So I'm go through them and a rolled those out put them in a sequence. And now everyone joins my world. They may get like one or two emails about whatever the thing is that they registered for. And it was done. It drops into that sequence and it takes them through the path that slowly sends them through all the core offers and training and everything we have a in the most strategic order. So that's kind of the first half of it. The second side, I think you were more talking about is when someone comes in and they pay 5,000 and you have this Ascension yeah, for me, I used to have multiple high-end coaching programs until a year and a half ago, or maybe two years ago, we took down the Inner Circle, but at Funnel Hacking Live, we're kind of reopening three programs. We have our two Common Club X our Inner Circle in our category Kings. And inside of that, everyone's going to know that like, here's the Ascension, right? If you're a zero to a million dollars before you got a two comma club award, this is where you live, you live in two comma club X until you've gotten that. And you've earned it, now you move up to Inner Circle. And the Inner Circles from a million to 10 million, that's where you live to get 10 million. And from there, you send up to a category King and so they see that and it's in front of them. And the more you talk about it, the more you mentioned it, the more people naturally want to send up. In fact, when I launched my Inner Circle, most of the marketing happened on my podcast. I would just talk about my Inner Circle members all the time. And people start messaging me. Like, "I just want to be in the inner circle so bad." And they kept seeing that that was the essential naturally wanted to go. And so I just talked about all the time. I put those people on my stages. I told stories about them and the books I told about them. And I was always just talking about my Inner Circle members. And naturally, people keep seeing that. And they certain wanting to, this is what I want to go. This is the path. This is the journey I want to go on. And so, anyway, I don't know if that answers your question, but that's kind of how we structure it for people to be able to see. Stacy: You did. You just totally sparked something for me that I wasn't thinking about before. Thank you so much. Russell: Sweet. Well, great to meet you officially. Thanks for hanging out. Yhennifer: Thank you Stacy for being here. Awesome. So now we're going to move on to Ryan Peterson. So Ryan is a digital marketing strategist, voice of the Entrepreneur Secrets Podcast and holds up the one percent summit. Welcome Ryan. Ryan Peterson: Hey, I'm glad to be here. Thanks for having me up. Yeah. Russell, my question which is people who are starting out start on their value ladder. I mean, mapping it out is one thing, but where should I really focus my efforts and energy to get the most value, I guess for myself? Russell: So wait, say that again, your phone broke up a little bit. So you're saying you have your value out, you mapped it out. Where should you be focusing on? Is that what you said? Ryan Peterson: Yes. Exactly. Like what stage of the value ladder should I be focusing on? Russell: So show me where your business is right now. How much do you have built out? Where's it at right now? Ryan Peterson: Yeah, so right now, I have a podcast that is been a little difficult to going to create content daily and whatnot with had a baby recently in any way. And then I had a summit that I launched was a lot of fun and what I realized I don't have a next stage of my value ladder built out yet. And sitting back and thinking about it. I figured I should have thought out kind of the more pillars of my value ladder before I really start on the front end. And I'm assuming I was probably premature in building out the beginning of my value ladder without something more valuable towards the end, if that makes sense. Russell: Got you. I know where that's coming from. So I'd say a couple of things. I do think it's important people to start publishing and doing a summit or something initially, just because it gets momentum, gets you talking to people, finding your voice, like in our coaching programs, we start with that. But then the next thing is, you're saying, where do I make money, right? Where should I focus at? And so it's funny because when I first, this is like always been my biggest fear with talking about a value ladder is, if I can remember when I wrote the Dotcom Secrets Book, my first group of people that came into coaching afterwards was like, "Okay, Russell. So first I'm going to write my book, then I'm going to do my thing. And when they had the whole value ladder and all the stuff they were going to do." And I was like, "Wait, what?" The book is the hardest thing ever. Took me a decade to write a book. Don't start there. That was the biggest thing. Or they were trying to get all the things in place before the launch, any of it. And I'm a big believer nowadays. I try to guide as many people as possible. It's like, "Start at the very beginning." Where if you're doing a summit, doing podcasts, whatever, just to get the motion, getting into momentum. And then for me, the thing that I think is the best and just can be different for everybody. But for me, it's doing something about the thousand dollar price point and doing a webinar for it, right? Because I obviously love webinars, but that's where I focus at. Or if... I guess partially depends on the skill set of the entrepreneur, right? If you think you can be good at a webinar, that's where I would lead as my first big thing that I'm going to be spending a lot of money on, driving traffic and stuff like that. Some people are better on phone, right? If that's the case, I've started the higher ticket offer. Some people are horrible on the phone, horrible presenters, if so, I would do more of a traditional sales Funnel, where it's more written copy and stuff like that, kind of depending on your skill set, but I would definitely be picking one of those. I don't think you did out of order. I think the order's correct. I think it's starting publishing, is doing a summit because the summit introduced you as your dream 100, you get to know people, you start building a little bit of list. And now with that list, now you're able to go back and say, "Okay. Hey guys, my webinars starting come registered for my webinar. You have a chance to test it against traffic who knows who you are." And the second phase is, "Okay, here's all the people I interviewed in my summit. Now it's dream 100. Now, let's do a promotion to each of their lists, promoting the webinar, right?" And then that starts getting webinars better and cleaner and more efficient. And then the third step now is like, "Okay, I promote to my list. I promoted my dream one hundreds of lists. Now I'm going to go out and start buying Facebook ads or buying traffic to push people to the webinar." That's literally how we launched Clickfunnels. It was exactly that, right? I spent a lot of time building relationships with people through summits and other things. And then when Clickfunnels launched, we did a big webinar to our own list, made a bunch of money, which our dream 100 list made a bunch of money. And it wasn't till, I think we were probably year, year and a half into Clickfunnels before we ever bought our first ad. And before that it was all just focusing on those relationships we built through our own efforts. And so I think I would probably recommend something similar for you as you've done the first two steps. If you've done a summit, you got some relationships now, now it's like, okay, go and build your webinar or whatever the bigger one is. And now you can leverage your list and your relationships to launch it. And then from there you start transitioning to paid ads. Does that make sense? Ryan Peterson: Yes, that makes a lot of sense. Thank you so much. That was invaluable. Russell: Very cool. No worries. Thanks for hanging out. Yhennifer: Awesome Ryan, thank you for being here. Now, we're going to bring up Mark. Mark helps real estate agents and teams to automate processes using workflows to scale their businesses while protecting their families time. Mark, what is your question? Welcome to the call today. Mark: Well, first off I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you, Russell, for what you have done. Honestly, I am the product of the value ladder. I had zero comprehension of what you do and have done all these years until November. And I've spent the last 30 years developing software for real estate agents using what we call workflows and it's different than Funnels and stuff like that, but it has some similar. Not sure where I needed to go. And whenever I saw, I forget what it was that actually started at first, there was some kind of free thing that you had. Then I got the three books. I read through the three books. I did the one Funnel away challenge twice. We've already signed up for Funnel Hacking Live. I want to be on the two comma club by September, if not, I mean, it will be September of next year whenever you have it. But the whole idea of the frameworks that you brought to me, I just want to say thank you. Russell: That's awesome. Mark: It's just been amazing what it has spurred in my mind because of what you have taught, not only the free stuff but even the low level price stuff. I mean, just amazing. So I would love to buy you a dinner sometime and just take your brain. I know everybody else does too, but golly, you do not know what you have done to touch my life in the lives of my family. So just want to say thank you. Russell: That's amazing. I like you for that. I appreciate that. We've got a shot. If you would ask me a question to pick my brain right now, we got a moment. Mark: Well, you start talking about the frameworks and stuff, that was my biggest aha, was the frameworks, was the four core pieces of, four core strategies and I've come up with details and stuff. And right now it's just content. I'm just trying to build the content. And I am failing in providing that on a regular basis, but I'm in the muck of building other content. And I started the idea of building a book. And then you made some kind of comment in a previous thing. It's like, put that off until later. It's like, okay, I'll put that off the later. But I am building kind of the topics of that and that'll come eventually, but man, it's just like a light bulb went off and my energy has just gone through the roof. My wife is saying, who is this guy? Russell Brunson, because he has changed my husband. And it's just been amazing. So that's all I wanted to say. Which is thank you. Yhennifer: Okay. Russell: Thank you, man. I feel great. Thank you. Yhennifer: Russell, this is the part where you put the mic drop, you do the thing in the background. Russell: There we go. I appreciate it. Yhennifer: Thank you, Mark for being here. We appreciate you so much and see you at Funnel Hacking Live. Awesome. Russell: Absolutely. Yhennifer: Now, yeah, we're going to bring on Ms Bates. She is a certified life coach. Best-Selling author. Master EFT practitioner. Welcome today to this call. Let us know what you have for Russell. Any questions? Welcome. Ms Bates: Well, thank you. So Russell, I love you. I know it's a crazy way to start but, I just do. Oh my God. Yhennifer: That got real weird, real fast. Ms Bates: I know. It's just amazing. You have been such an inspiration to me. I'm a solopreneur and I'm just so grateful for everything that you've done and that you put out. Russell: Oh, thank you. I appreciate that. Ms Bates: So here's my question. I'm a solopreneur and I've been working on different lead magnets. I've been testing different things like meditations or like do's and don'ts lists. But my question is once someone is in that Funnel, right, they go through that. My desire is to have them come to me for one-on-one coaching and then to put them into a group coaching program. And I'm wondering what the length of my email sequence should be. Russell: Got you. So walk me through what it looks like right now. So they come through a lead magnet and from there you're selling them into a high end thing. Is that right? That's the first thing? Ms Bates: Right. Russell: And what's the price point of the higher end thing? Ms Bates: The price point of the high end thing. It's a six months, $6,000. So if that is something that's out of their price range, then I down sell them into a group. Russell: Got you. And then what's the price on the group? Ms Bates: And the price on the group is 199 a month or 1997 for the year. Russell: Very cool. Do more people want to do the one-on-one work with you or the more do the group or is it kind of a just... Ms Bates: More people want to do the one-on-one work with me. I'm starting to try to move away because what I'm looking to do is scale, right? Which of course my time I can do more with a group than I can with the with the one-on-ones. So that's, I'm just trying to figure out how long I should be nurturing them? Russell: Yeah. The reality is especially those are the two core things you're selling. It's not so much how long do I do it for, it's part of everything you're doing right? It becomes part of your communication. You should be talking about it at everything. Do you know what I mean? For a long.. So it's not just like a 10 day or 30 day email sequence or whatever. It should be weaved into everything you're doing. So every communication, every email, every podcast, everything you're doing is always talking about these things and the people you have a chance to work with. I'd almost flip it around because you're going six... Are all the sales happening on the phone right now, or people buying just organically yet? Ms Bates: Nope. They're all happening on the phone. So it's all me like I'm doing the sales call, I'm doing everything. Russell: Is it what you got? Or do you like it? Ms Bates: I'm kind of falling in love with the sales part of it. So I want to get good at that before I outsource that. Russell: Yeah. Because I would almost flip it around a little bit where let's say, because you're saying you're into EFT as well, right? Is that what the coaching is based on that or something different? Ms Bates: Yeah, it primarily is based on that. Russell: Oh, very cool. So if I was doing it, I would make friends that are tied to specific things, right? Because I'm assuming you're doing tapping for, like you focusing on anything or is it like just kind of tapping as a whole? Ms Bates: Yeah. So for whatever reason, my focus has lately been it's multilevel marketing that are in the mid tier and they're having blocks getting to their next level. And so trauma resilience is a part of my passion and I know that those kinds of blocks show up for people. So I help people power through that and then get to the next level. Russell: Very cool. So I'd almost have something where the front end is tapping for trauma or for whatever it is, like something that comes in there. And then the first thing I would try to sell them is the $200 a month program. It's similar to that. I think that's if going to Annie Grace, she's the alcohol experiment. If you look at her model kind of Funnel hacker, that's what she's doing. She has a webinar right now that sells I think it's the same price 200 bucks a month. Or they can buy a year for, what is that? I think a year for 1997 for two grand, basically I believe is what her model is and that's where everyone goes through initially. She's not talking to those people, it's all being sold through a webinar and then after they've gone through like an hour long webinar, some signups some didn't. But then from there, the next part of the sequence is like, "Hey, if you're interested getting one-on-one help with me, go fill out the application here." And what'll happen is a couple of things, is it you'll start making money on a whole bunch of people you never talked to, which is nice, right? That's the first step. And the second step is that then when you start getting people on the phone, those people are going to be way easier to close because they sat through a 90 minute webinar with you. They’ve seen the value in those kinds of things. The craziest thing is when we... So I had my first big coaching program, my Inner Circle I ran that and it was a lot of work we had, I don't know, 20 or 30 people in it at a time. And then that's about time to Clickfunnels' launch. Clickfunnels launched. And it was a 90 minute webinars selling a thousand dollar product. And we started doing that like crazy. And then what was insane is that somebody will watch the 90 minute webinar side of Clickfunnels, found my coaching page on the thank you page and start applying. And my program went from 30 people to a hundred people in like two months. Like it was just caught on fire because the sales calls now easy. They're like, "We just watched Russell those 90 minutes. We want that." I was like, "Okay." And we're trying to sell them. Literally this is my credit card. I don't need any selling. It became so easy because the webinar pre-framed them. And again, not everyone's signed for coaching. Tons of people bought Clickfunnels there. And then the cream of the crop rose up and they came and they were ready. It's almost like if you flip your model a little bit, I bet you'd have more success because first off you going to making money off people who you haven't talked to you and the people you talk to, you're going to be more pre-framed to actually come in and buy from you. Ms Bates: Thank you. So the invitation initially is for the webinar or do I still put them through, like go through the freebie and then to the webinar and then to the group on, so you're up moving back this up, you're saying make the offer on the webinar for the group and then an application to one-on-one coaching. So that's my offer? Russell: Are you in a webinar right now or? Ms Bates: No, I'm not doing a webinar. Russell: So first thing I do is whatever you do and I'll keep doing it because you don't want that to stop. Like somebody to be like, take your eye off the ball. I keep doing that. Just it's working. Don't mess with that. So that's for sale. On the side, I would start creating webinars specifically to sell your $200 a month program. And then you start driving traffic directly to that and that'll become this new path. And then when that past making more money than the other one, then I would transition everything over. But don't mess with those working right now. Because it's working, I don't want to affect your business, but this is how I think long-term, this will become something that will be much more sustainable, more powerful for you. Does that make sense? So that's kind of how I would do it. Ms Bates: It does. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And I love you again. Russell: No worries. Love you too. Thanks for hanging out. Yhennifer: Awesome, Ms. Bates, I'm glad that you got your question answered guys. Just a reminder, you guys can add some people onto this call. We're still going to be here for a few more minutes. We're so excited to be here. Guys? Russell is dropping some nuggets, okay? People pay thousands of dollars to get this coaching. So I'm so excited for all you guys that get a chance to ask Russell questions. So now we are going to bring Richard. Richard is that how you pronounce your name? He's a travel advisor. A key to the world travel, Disney destination expert. If I messed up your name, I'm sorry, but I hope I'm saying it correctly, but it's your turn. Welcome to the call. Richard: Thank you guys so much for having me through. You can call me, Rich. Everybody can call me Rich. That's fine. Yhennifer: Rich. Richard: So Russell, just want to say, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I'm currently rereading probably the third or four time Expert Secrets. I was in Own Your Future this past week. I was part of that lead challenge that you had, the five day lead challenge. I like in your world, bro. So just want to say, thank you. Russell: Thanks man. Glad to have you here. Richard: Yeah. So my question is really so as a travel agent really my value ladder is bringing leads in, educating them on the best, we'll take Disney for instance, the best Disney vacation ever, right? I provide value, value, value, and then they go through their trip and then after that it's pretty much done. So that's kind of like the result, right? If I was to say, a problem to solution. My question is for you, what else should I think about to really continue to bring more value? And really, I don't have like a $7 lead magnet to a $97 to a mastermind to Inner Circle, all that how should I be thinking about my value ladder? Russell: So right now taught value ladder, someone goes through is a Disney cruise or Disney trip, what exactly are they getting in the end? Richard: So doesn't matter. It could be Disney world vacation, Disney cruise, basically it's a vacation. Russell: Got you. One thing, so my family has done a bunch of Disney vacations. We just got back a little while ago from one and it was funny. We were joking. We did our first Disney cruise. Like when you get on the boat, there's the dudes with the big old Disney hand or Mickey mouse hands on their high five. And you're coming on and they're giving you drinks. This is amazing experience coming on, it's the photograph and you need to get on the boat. And then the boat's amazing. And then when the cruise is done, you get off and there's no one greeting you it's like dead. When you walk off, it's like they shove you out to the buses. And you're just like, "Wow. It's over that. That experience has ended really bad." And it was funny, because then the next time we're booking a cruise, right? The last thing you remember from Disney was just like horrible experience where it's just ended. And we're sitting by the buses waiting for our thing. It ended on this really down note as opposed to an up note. Richard: Oh no. Russell: And so then we're like, Worsley book cruise and right? Well, Disney was cool, but it's kind of weird at the end. And then, so we booked with a Norwegian next time or whatever. And so it's the little things like that. So like I would be looking at okay, because obviously in a business like that, people who do those things, do those things, right? We did Disney, we did the VIP tours, did all kind of stuff. And we spent a lot of money and it's awesome, and we had a great experience. And what's crazy to me just as a marketer is like, when we got done, they're like, all right, we'll see you. And I'm just like, you realize people come to Disney and pay for VIP tours, come to Disney and pay for VIP tours. I was like, why didn't somebody Jetta offers something right there and right. Or the next day, or call us next week. Like, how was the experience? What was it like? Nobody did that to me. And I was like, we probably would have been probably still will because the experience was great. We'll probably re-booking for whenever, but they could have doubled their money right then on the spot while we're at the peak of emotional intensity, as opposed to waiting further down the line, that'd be the first thing we're looking at is like, how do you capture that right? In a way that now you can like, get them booked on the next thing. Especially again, people are paying higher and stuff. They travel more often. It can be every six months they're looking for something like that. And that becomes this huge high ticket recurring program. That'd be the first thing I would kind of think through. Do you have a process now when someone finishes that you take them through to get them to re up for the next thing? Richard: Yeah. I'm working on my follow-up scripts right now. The email followups after they've gone through. And then, yeah, even just what you were saying, what happens now? What happens next? They're kind of like in this, I had an amazing experience and then kind of the experience kind of dies off. Russell: Yeah. Had to get that back up and because that'd be the biggest thing. Because now you're not going and finding a new lead, convincing them, you're going through a process like it's, you've got them. You just got to get them to it again. Mark Joyner, was my first mentor and his second book is called the Great Formula. And inside the book, he says the secret to successful businesses is getting your customers to take a second drink, right? The first drink is like, you just go through all this effort from the ad to the conversion, to everything for the first drink. And we got him and then we like forget about and go try to get more people to give him drinks. Like, no, they're like the money in your business, which just comes back to value ladders, is like the second drink, right? Because that's all pure profit. You don't have to get the ad. You don't have to do the stuff. They're already sold. You just got to ask them for a second drink. And it's shifting the focus to that. Because I'm assuming you got a lot of things happening on the front end. It's just, man, how do you get the second, third and fifth vacation? And who do they know that can vacation with them, right? Like we vacation with our friends now. And so it's like, we have a good experience. The next trip. Usually we're riding our friends. So it's like, Hey, let's build a bigger trip. Like who else can you bring? You bring your family, your friends, and crafting something with them where now that's just for you, it's just pure profit. Richard: Yeah. I'm even going through Expert Secrets. And I don't want to take up too much of the time. Sorry. Just even thinking about, who do I want to serve, right? I've been called to serve a certain group and I have that kind of my avatar down. And so it's just serving them. It's not just Disney cruises or Disney vacations. It's, "Hey, have you thought about an all-inclusive Cancun resort?" Something different but still an experience that they can have. And there like you said, I think I like what you said in terms of just keep that first drink, that second drink, that third drink. So maybe just thinking about my email or marketing afterwards, if it's a survey, if it's something and just say, "Hey, how was it? What'd you like about it? Hey, did you know that this is happening? And you can book this next time." Russell: Oh yeah. I think even pre-building a trip. My wife would get stuff sometimes in email, or she'll see people, our friends on social media who posts these pictures from this trip. And then she's, "Oh, where'd they go?" And she'll call them up and find out. And then we ended up going that same trip. We would do those kinds of things versus like, Hey, here's getting them to socially share trip with other people. And then vice versa is like you coming to them like, Hey, so inside of our community here, we've got this community of, I don't know, whatever you call them are our community of travelers, right? And here's someone just went to Mexico, check out what they get in, check out this trip. And here's four or five people on trips. If you want info on these trips, let me know we can connect you with the same thing. But look at these pictures from everybody and creating a culture like that, where everybody is kind of sharing their trips amongst each other. And then you're the one that's booking them back and forth and it can be really cool. Richard: I'm actually building the Facebook group right now. And that's where I'm funneling every everyone too. So that I can go live there. I can go talk to people and just tell them, "Hey, these people went on this trip." And then have them come on as a Zoom call and just talk about their trip and what they liked and maybe inspire others to book that same trip. Russell: Nice. Awesome, man. That's very cool. What a fun business. Richard: Thank you. Thank you very much. And like I said, thank you so much for all you did for me and just all the value you provide. Russell: Oh, no worries. I appreciate that. Yhennifer: Thank you. Rich. Thank you for being here. We're going to bring on JJ. JJ has helped celebrities, artists, big brands and media companies create over 650 million in revenue by building relationships, my favorite thing in the world. What questions do you have for us so JJ? JJ: Oh my God it's Russell. What's up Russell? All right. So how many questions? What's my limit? What's my limit here. Yhennifer: You get one. JJ: I get one. Oh, God. I got to make this good. Russell: Don't mess it up. JJ: Really long one or really short one? Russell: We'll see. Give us the first one first. Just kidding. JJ: All right. On a serious note. So before you hired the best community manager in the world, and brought her on your team, how did you build those relationships with, I mean, your company blew up, I've been watching you from the beginning and I mean, within just a year or two, you blow up faster than almost anybody in the digital space. How did you keep those connections and build those connections and keep that community strong? I mean, you have the biggest, and I hate to say the four letter word, cult, behind you in the world when it comes to software. How did you do that in your value ladder? Russell: That's such a great question. And it's funny because Dave would have, you guys know he's now the CEO Clickfunnels has been for the last almost a year now. He does a great job, but it's funny because he'll go off call and coming to me, he's like, man, Russell, you've dug your wells so deep. He's like people just say yes to anything I ask them to do. And I think it was what you understand is that people, depending on when you came into my world, when people come in, it's like you see something, you saw Clickfunnels, you saw this, you saw this. But what people don't know is that I was in this game for man probably, I mean, years now, 10, 12 years before we launched Clickfunnels. And that time was doing that building relationships. In fact, I joked at the very beginning of this, I've been doing this so long, before Facebook, before MySpace, like Friendster was the hot social network when I was in college, when I started this game. And Friendster did not have an ad platform, Google had an ad platform, but a year into my business, they the Google slap happened and it ended. So I had a decade where we were not able to buy ads. There was nowhere to buy ads. You can buy banner ads kind of, but they didn't work that well. And so all I could do, the only way to get traffic was through relationships. And so I went to every event. I have to go to events and find out who the people that have traffic. And this is for me, it's hard because I'm super introverted and scared to death of people. And so what I did is I found extroverts who I liked. I said, "Hey, come to this event, I'll pay for you to go with me." And we go to these events. I'm like, okay, I have to meet all these people because they have traffic. These people have email lists and they got a blog and they got these different things. And I spent a decade of doing that, right, of going and talking to people, getting to know them, building relationships using the assets I had to help them to promote them, to either promote their stuff or to help them with different things wherever I could do. And so I spent a lot of time doing that. I think that's what people don't understand. They think that like, oh, he came out of nowhere. It just blew up. It's no, I spent so much time going out and building relationships. So when Clickfunnels came about, it was nice because it wasn't me just cold calling and Hey, you're who I am yet, but you should pro Clickfunnels. It was like, Hey, this is Russell, and we're friends and this is this project I'm working on. What do you think about? What would you do if you were me and the most amazing minds in the world, sharing with me what they would do, if it was them and giving me ideas and strategies and then they felt like they were part of it when we launched it and rolled it out. And so I think that's a big part of it, obviously you're tied into the relationship side of things, but I don't think people put enough effort into that. They focus on the quick ask, the quick wins. And not like, how do I actually build a real relationship? I was telling someone because we were last week at the Dean and Tony launch and somebody asked me, how'd you get to know Tony Robbins? How did you know? And I was like, "Well, I spent 12 years of my life serving him in any way I could, before I ever asked him for anything." It was 12 years of like, let me just help him and help him and help him. And since then, man, he's done so much promoting the last three or four years. But it came from a decade of building relationship. And I think you can build a relationship faster than that. Tony's obviously super human and the hardest person on earth to get a hold of. But it comes with leading first, serving and having to help people and getting to know people and stuff like that. So, yeah, it was a lot of digging my well, before we launched ClickFunnels. JJ: Well thank you for saying that you're on the stage. Because you come into some of these clubhouse rooms and you get these marketers, "Oh, you got to buy ads. You've got to buy ads." I didn't buy ads for 10 years, myself. I mean, you know Brad Hart. I work with Brad Hart now. He didn't buy ads for the first five years of his business and build those relationships first. Thank you for saying that. But honestly you really, I mean, I think leveled up your game by hiring a community manager. She's up on the stage. She's keeps your community engaged. Love Yhennifer. So throwing some love towards Yhennifer. So my second question... Yhennifer: It has to be quick, Jay. JJ: It's fast. You can beat me later. What is your favorite Oreo cookie? Russell: My favorite Oreo cookie. So actually when Collette and I got married, they toilet paper our car, we were driving out and they got Oreos and they stuck them to the side of the car, but the Oreos had pop rocks inside the frosting. And I remember pulling off the car and I was like, "This is disgusting, but I love pop rocks." And so, yeah. And I don't think I've seen pop rock Oreo frosting since then. But if they ever bring it back, I will be the first in line. So that'd probably be my favorite. I don't know. JJ: Oh. Yhennifer: That was a good one. Russell: That was worth it. Yhennifer: You guys heard it. You guys heard it first. If you find that out there, go ship it to the Clickfunnels headquarters, because boss we'll be happy. Russell: Oh man. Yhennifer: That was so good. All right. My girl McCall. McCall is the founder of Charisma Hacking. What question or anything you want to add? Russell: And hold on. And she's a speaker at this year's Funnel Hacking Live event. Yhennifer: Are you going to to be there? I'm so excited. First of all, before we get McCall to talk, guys, if you have not bought your tickets to Funnel Hacking Live, go to funnelhackinglive.com, get your tickets and I'll see you guys there. McCall, the mic is yours. McCall Jones: Oh my gosh. Hi friends. Thanks so much. I was just going to add two things that helped the value ladder really make sense for me in the last year and a half. Since I started this. Russell, you know I study everything that you do. And the first thing that I did was read.comsecrets. Something that was a little bit hard for me at the beginning that, I mean, you teach on all these things, but it was the one product will create the problem that the next one will solve. And the first thing that I thought was like, "Oh my gosh, I have to create those problems. And I have to create those problems for people to ascend my value ladder." You had said something, I don't remember if it was in a podcast or I just heard you speak on a live somewhere, but you talked about the customer Ascension ladder and kind of the education part of it. And it put it all into perspective for me of the way that all of the sudden, I was able to shift my mind instead of being like, "Hey, you have to create problems from the bottom up and the problems that one will solve, it will open up a new problem to create the next product and all of that." Instead I thought, "Okay, the customer Ascension, where do you eventually want people to go?" So your Inner Circle and your category Kings and all of that, and then map out the steps that it takes to get there. And then with each program, with each step of the value ladder, it's just like, "Oh, what do you need to educate people on in order for them to want to join the next program, right? So it's an educational process that helped me with the very bottom of it, because I know that I think it was Ryan was talking about summits and creating consistent content and all of that. When I put it into education, all of a sudden the bottom of the value ladder made so much more sense to me because at the beginning, nobody knew what gurus Maggie was, right. It was like what the heck was that? Russell: You had invented a new term. Yeah. McCall Jones: Yeah. It was like, this is crazy. And it's hard to do that, right. You know you're in a really scary place in business where you're trying to solve a problem that people don't think that they have. And this education kind of form of this value ladder when you said that it really helped me think like, "Oh, okay. The bottom of my evaluator needs to be educating on my frameworks." So my whole opt-in bottom of the value ladder, what people can do with podcasts or the video content they're creating the summits, all those kinds of things. If they're consistently educating on their frameworks at the bottom, right? They first let people know what they're doing, right? And the problem that they're solving. And then from there, it's like, okay, now that you know what the problem is, and you can accurately say, oh, I do have that problem. Wow. Then you can move them up into paid products, and you can continue to educate them until they get to the highest level. But that was the thing that helped me the most, because at first with the problems, it was just hard for my brain to kind of wrap around it. And then it was like, oh, if you can accurately help somebody get through one specific step and then educate them on what they need to know in order to join the next program, then they will continue to ascend your value ladder because they will have a problem that's solved and they will have the education they need in order to address that they have a new problem. So that was something that helped me. Yeah. Guys, come to Funnel Hacking Live. You have to be there. Russell: Yeah. The thing I would add to that too, is like, I think a lot of times people are so stressed. I got to figure all these pieces and all the things. And one thing that I noticed when I first started doing this and I've noticed other people's that a lot of times you don't know what the next thing is until you start doing your thing, right? You start selling your product. For me, it was funnels, funnels, funnels. I wrote the book, we created a software and all sorts of stuff, that was it, right? That was the plan. And then as people started signing up and they buy the book and buy the funnels, then it was the next question kept coming and coming, it wasn't me making this up. It was like, oh, here's the question that everybody keeps asking like, okay, how do I solve that problem? How do I solve that problem? So the customers will bring you the problem. You don't have to invent them. You just do your thing in the best of your ability. And then listen. And if you listen, then the next thing will come to you and you know exactly what to do so. McCall Jones: Another really interesting, I'm so sorry. I just will be really fast. But at the beginning, I've built these frameworks for 20 years, but I didn't know what my people needed. And if you try to force what you know on people, instead of what they need, then your products won't sell, right. But instead it was exactly what you said, as far as finding your voice, the same thing was, I think it was Dave who just popped into this room, Hi Dave? It's about finding your frameworks, right? So creating your content and making sure that you're publishing on a consistent basis. It's creating these frameworks and refining them and seeing what sticks for people. And then it's not just like, well, I know this, that's what I should create a product around. It's like, no, no, no. People will listen. And they will. It's exactly what you said. They will tell you that market research is so invaluable. And then in that next program, if you're building it from the ground up, then you educate them. You listen to their problems and you let them ask questions and then they will reveal what that next product needs to be. Super interesting. Russell: Very cool. Well, thanks for call. Excited to see you again soon at funnel hacking live with all of you guys here who are listening in as well. I hope it's going to be amazing. Yhennifer: Awesome guys. Make sure that you click on that little greenhouse, make sure that you're following the Marketing Secrets Live Club. There's going to be many more. Right, Russell? Russell: Yeah, this was actually really fun. I hope... Did you enjoy Yhennifer? That was fun. Yhennifer: It was amazing obviously, listening to you. The value that you provide and also being able to speak to our funnel hackers here that we're excited to chat with you. Russell: Yeah. So I think the game plan we're going to try and keep news a few times. If it sticks, then we'll keep doing it. But I actually really enjoyed not just talking about topic and pushing the podcast. That was nice to get feedback or questions or like getting McCall, like doubling down. Like it's something I learned that helped me to make sense. And that was way more valuable to have that a as actual application of the concept, not just the concept. So I loved it. It was fun. So we'll let you guys know kind of moving forward when we'll keep doing these. But that was awesome. So thank you so much for helping facilitate it and make it all happen. Thank you guys all for listening. And will let you guys know when the next party is going to start. And I think, hold on, I got an outro. Should I do an outro? Yhennifer: Wait, before you put that outro, like do one of those money signs, money noises, things. Russell: Let's see. Yhennifer: Come on you got the buttons over there. Russell: There's a button there… We got… We're so funny. Yhennifer: That is amazing. All right. So we're going to close out with this out show. Thank you so much guys, for being here. See you guys in the next one. Russell: All right. Thanks everybody.

This is Stephen Schmidt from the Gazette digital news desk and I'm here with your update for Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9. Happy Mother's Day Weekend! I bear bad news if you were hoping for a sunny and warm holiday weekend. According to the National Weather Service, rain will be likely in the Cedar Rapids area Saturday, with the probability of rainfall increasing greatly after 5 p.m. There will be increasing cloudiness as the day goes on, with a high temperature of about 59 degrees. Also increasing will be the wind, rising to 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 35 mph as Saturday gives way to Sunday. Rain and possibility a thunderstorm will continue into Sunday, with the rainfall mostly ceasing by 7 a.m. Sunday. There will be some chance of scattered showers on Sunday, but otherwise it will be cloudy and windy with a high near 57 degrees. The Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to review all parts of its prison system, from staffing and inmate classification to the safety of buildings where more than 8,000 criminal offenders are housed. The request for proposals, which closed Wednesday, says the vendor that is chosen will provide a final report by Dec. 1. But the Corrections Department won't confirm whether the findings will be available to the public. The institutional review follows the https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/anamosa-inmates-used-prison-hammers-to-kill-two-employees-in-failed-escape-attempt-agent-says/ (March 23 attack) in which two offenders at the Anamosa State Penitentiary are accused of bludgeoning to death correctional Officer Robert McFarland and nurse Lorena Schulte in an escape attempt. It was also determined this week that those two inmates will be tried separately. Thomas Woodard, 39, will remain set for trial June 22 because he demanded a speedy trial. Michael Dutcher, 28, will be tried at a later date to be determined by the court, according to a Friday status conference in Jones County District Court. Both men have pleaded not guilty to charges of two counts of first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and attempted murder. The three candidates who have launched their bids for Cedar Rapids mayor will be pressed Saturday on their visions to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the city in the first sponsored forum of the campaign cycle. The African American Professionals of the Iowa Corridor will host a forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Coe College's Sinclair Auditorium, 1220 First Ave NE. All three candidates — Advocates for Social Justice board Vice President https://www.thegazette.com/government-politics/community-leader-amara-andrews-to-run-for-cedar-rapids-mayor/ (Amara Andrews,) Mayor https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/cedar-rapids-mayor-brad-hart-seeking-reelection-20210126 (Brad Hart )and nonprofit Women Lead Change CEO Thttps://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/government/tiffany-odonnell-women-lead-change-ceo-kgan-anchor-cedar-rapids-mayor-20210321 (iffany O'Donnell —) will participate. The livestream of the event will be available at the AAP Iowa Facebook page. A seven-month process, in which Marion High School has tried to identify a new nickname for its athletics teams, is expected to reach a conclusion in the coming days. “We will have the final vote completed by Sunday night, with board approval Monday night,” athletics director Mike Manderscheid wrote in an email to The Gazette on Thursday. The three candidates to replace the long-standing Indians nickname and mascot are Storm, Wolves and no nickname at all. Red Storm and Red Wolves were finalists in a previous district-wide survey, in which voters chose Mavericks. In March, https://www.thegazette.com/iowa-prep-sports/marion-independent-restarts-mascot-search-after-learning-mavericks-racist-history/ (the decision to adopt Mavericks was overturned )because the district learned the origin of the term Maverick is from Samuel A. Maverick, an early 1800s Texas rancher and slave

I want to respect money! In today's BetterWealth episode, I am joined by Brad Heart, trader, investor, author and entrepreneur. His company Make More Marbles is inspired by the game “Hungry, Hungry Hippo” and the idea that wealth isn’t about the scarcity of marbles, but rather about the ability to make more marbles. Listen as Brad shares his story of discovering the power of wealth through his Grandpa’s finances. Brad talks about his journey and experiences through finances, wealth building and masterminds. Listen as we talk about the “AND Asset,” debt and Dave Ramsey, Bitcoin/Crypto Currency, Assets & Liabilities and the wealth building mindset. We also discuss Brad’s new heart book “The 8 Minute Money Manager” be sure to check it out at https://amzn.to/3eTwsjX (https://amzn.to/3eTwsjX) . #BETTERWEALTH For more information on BetterWealth or the content you hear on the Podcast visit us at http://www.betterwealth.com/podcast (www.betterwealth.com/podcast). Guest Bio:  Brad is a founding member of the Knowledge Broker Blueprint (KBB) speaking/training team led by Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, a self education movement which has helped tens of thousands of people to launch their own masterminds. Make More Marbles, Brad's company, is a top ten affiliate partner (#8 out of 5000 affiliates) for Tony and Dean as well. Build A Mastermind (or BAM for short) is Brad’s favorite initiative, helping entrepreneurs to add $100k+ to their businesses in profit per year with only 5-10 hours a month ongoing time commitment.  He is a graduate of Binghamton University where he received a BS in Biology and rowed on the Crew team, as well worked as an EMT. Brad grew up in New York and now lives in San Diego, California. The Make More Marbles Team and extended family of clients comprises folks from all over the world, just like you who want to generate, grow and give more money, based on your values.  Guest Links:  “The 8 Minute Money Manager” by Brad Harthttps://amzn.to/3eTwsjX ( https://amzn.to/3eTwsjX)  Check out more on Brad and his new book:  http://8minutemastermind.com/ (http://8minutemastermind.com) *Freebee’s offered  http://8minutemoneymanager.com/ (http://8minutemoneymanager.com) 

 Discover exactly what a Mastermind is, how they differ from a group coaching program, and what they mean for your future Learn how to start your own successful mastermind, without having to struggle using up all your personal time Find out how to have a profitable mastermind that facilitate a healthy, thriving mastermind community where everyone wins Resources/Links: Check out Brad's Website: 8minutemastermind.com Summary Are you spending most of your time solving other people's problems but not getting enough income? Are you stuck in the income roller coaster? Do you want to be a mastermind in your own expertise? Do you want to know how to leverage your knowledge and build your own mastermind? Brad Hart helps people build mastermind groups to increase their income and impact exponentially. In this episode, Brad shares his ideas and concepts on how to be your own mastermind and how to get out of the income roller coaster. He also shares techniques on how you can scale up your business without using up all your personal time. Check out these episode highlights: 01:04 - Brad's ideal client: “So my ideal clients are coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, experts, authors, speakers and trainers, people who have the expertise or want to serve others with expertise, even if they're not the expert.” 01:25 - Problem Brad helps solve: “So we solve the problem of the income roller coaster, right, a lot of coaches and consultants they sell a lot of their time. They market and sell and then they have to deliver and then they're left at square one.” 02:25 - Typical symptoms that clients do before reaching out to Brad: “So I would say anybody that is already in the services industry, they're either doing some sort of writing books or courses or you know, those are all great things. Coaching, consulting, they're all wonderful ways to serve people, but they don't necessarily scale as well as a mastermind.” 03:43 - Common mistakes that people make before they find Brad's solution: “What I'm recognizing as I get older, I've been in this particular business six years and since the third business I've built in different industries, I'm realizing like, you know, the same mistakes play themselves out over and over again, you know. You want to limit the risk.” 04:49 - Brad's Valuable Free Action (VFA): “So as far as the process, we do every mastermind similarly, we build every foundation with the same thing. You can do this right away. You don't need to buy anything or do anything additional. It's ‘Who are you? What do you do in 30 seconds?'” 06:12 - Brad's Valuable Free Resource (VFR): Check out Brad's Website: 8minutemastermind.com 07:11 - Q: What is my favorite black and white animal? A: It's a penguin. But I also have a whale over here. I got Snoopy up in the corner. I've got penguins. I've got polar bears. I got all kinds of things going on. Yes, polar bears are black and white. They have black skin, white fur. Tweetable Takeaways from this Episode: “ Sell it before you build it so that you're not stuck six months later with something nobody wanted to buy in the first place. ” -Brad HartClick To Tweet Transcript (Note, this was transcribed using a transcription software and may not reflect the exact words used in the podcast) Tom Poland 00:09 Hello everyone and another very warm welcome to yet another edition of Marketing The Invisible.

EPISODE SUMMARY: Going into business for yourself may seem like one of the biggest risks you'll ever take in your life. In many ways, it will be. When you truly go all in and decide to build your own legacy, it requires putting it all on the line - working without a safety net, foregoing guaranteed income, etc, etc - all for an unknown. That said, if you approach your journey wisely, efficiently, and with the right mindset, it will alleviate some of the risk and help you build methodically toward your initial goals.It's also smart to listen to others who have paved the road before you. Other entrepreneurs, mentors, authors, books, podcasts, videos, inspirational figures, and, as you'll learn in today's show, mastermind groups, are all tremendous resources to help you grow and evolve...and not feel alone in the process.In Episode 52 of The Business Equation Podcast, host Nick Bogacz is joined by Brad Hart, an inspiring and successful entrepreneur who has been forging his own path for well over a decade. Brad is the founder and one of the head contributors for Make More Marbles, where he's helped thousands of passionate entrepreneurs graduate from struggling to confident, giving them a better opportunity to change the world.This episode is jam-packed with tremendous insight on the power of mastermind groups, when it is the right time to take more risks in life and in your business, how you can make smart investments that will spark your entrepreneurial fire, and a lot more!You can learn more about Brad by connecting with him on Linked In and by visiting makemoremarbles.com.Questions for Nick? Hit him up at nickbogacz.com!Nick is a published author! Click here to check out his book, The Pizza Equation: Slicing Up How to Run a Successful Pizza Enterprise.Connect with Nick Bogacz and The Business Equation!Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Linked InMUSIC CREDIT: Theme music for The Business Equation Podcast - Never Forget by Gareth Johnson & Chris Bussey, via www.audionetwork.com

The theme is idealists who unify rather than divide. We start with Larry Itliong, who organized Filipino farm workers in California's Central Valley and joined with Cesar Chavez to win grape grower recognition in the mid-1960s; the Big Interview is with Brad Hart, the idealistic and nonpartisan mayor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa whose optimism and…

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