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Every entrepreneur has their formula for success. If you ask a dozen entrepreneurs their secret, many will say you must stand out from the competition. But today's guest has an unconventional secret to industry domination, so tune in to find out if you can apply the same secret to your business. Join Over 5,500 Franchisees and Franchisors in our FREE Private Facebook Community HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/franchisesecretsfb?_rdc=1&_rdr Tommy Mello, founder of A1 Garage Door Service, shares his insights on how he transformed his garage door company into a technology-driven business with over $25 million in EBITDA. He discusses why he chose not to franchise his business and the importance of continuous learning and personal growth. Tommy emphasizes the value of investing in the right people and creating a strong company culture. He also talks about his goal to achieve $108-110 million in EBITDA in three years and the importance of hiring the right team to help him get there. He believes in leveraging technology to automate processes and improve efficiency. Tommy discusses the shift in mindset from being a garage door company to a technology company and what accelerated this transformation. He also highlights the significance of knowing and analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) to make informed business decisions. Tommy shares his philosophy of elevating the industry and helping competitors succeed through the Freedom Event, which focuses on personal and professional growth in the home services industry. Tommy's journey is a masterclass in innovation and leadership, so don't miss out on today's episode of Franchise Secrets. “If I'm gonna make this business worth a lot of money, I gotta elevate the whole industry. If I'm gonna charge the right prices, then I cannot be this lonesome wolf. I needed to invite people in.” - Tommy Mello In This Episode: - Tommy's background and how he got to where he is today - Navigating the different seasons in life - Why Tommy did not franchise his business - How continuous learning and personal growth make all the difference - Hiring the right people to accelerate your growth - Elevating the industry by helping competitors succeed - Freedom Event: Fostering personal and professional growth in the home services industry - Choosing the right vendors and holding them accountable - The Key to Success: Embrace hard work and avoid procrastination Resources:
Dan Thurmon shares powerful tools to make chaos your ally. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) How to reframe the stresses of uncertainty. 2) How to break the patterns of negative self-talk. 3) The tiny language shifts that make a huge difference. Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep883 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT DAN — Dan Thurmon is the founder and President of Motivation Works, Inc, a company that helps leaders and their organizations move confidently through change and transformation, so they become, achieve, and contribute MORE. His clients include Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft, Marriott, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, Prudential, State Farm, and Walmart. He's delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for audiences including world leaders, Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, educators, and even troops on the front lines of battle in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2011, he was inducted into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame -- and is one of fewer than 200 living speakers to have received this honor. Dan is also a writer and content producer. He's authored three books: Success in Action, Off Balance On Purpose, and most recently, Positive Chaos. Along with his speeches and books, Dan produces an ongoing, weekly video-coaching series and podcast in which he shares leadership principles and life-enhancement strategies in under three minutes. • Book: Positive Chaos: Transform Crisis into Clarity and Advantage • Study: DanThurmon.com/research — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Past episode: 876: How to Present Like the Pros with Michael J. Gelb • Book: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, we're talking with two incredible motivational speakers: Dan Thurman and Josh Sundquist. This episode is not only a lot of fun, but it goes deep into what it's like to be a guest speaker at a corporate event. These guys are true masters at making audiences think, laugh, and feel. So hit the download button, screw your headphones on tight, and get ready to take notes.Dan Thurmon is a Hall of Fame Speaker, a bestselling author, and a recognized expert on peak performance and work-life integration. Dan has delivered thousands of presentations across 6 continents for business leaders, troops on the front lines, TEDx, and he's even performed for royalty.Josh Sundquist is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and Paralympic ski racer. He's the author of three books. His videos on the internet have over 400 million views. Josh is a former Paralympic ski racer and a current member of the U.S. Amputee Soccer Team.CREDITSHosted and Written by Jeremy DobrishProduced by Bethany PotterTheme Music by Mike ManciniLogo design by Shraddha MaharjanSpecial thanks to Dossie McCraw WHERE TO FIND USProscenium WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebook
Welcome back to another episode of The Bachelor Degree with Jill and George! We are giving you an extra credit episode with Special Guests and TikTok sensations, Maggie and Dan Thurmon. We are discussing how they got their start on TikTok, what are the boundaries between fathers and daughters, and play a little game of Who Knows Their Dad Best! Make sure to do your homework by giving this episode a listen and follow us on Instagram for all the podcast updates @thebachelordegreepodcast.
Over the past nearly two years, you built up your home studio to adapt to the pandemic, but now what do you do with it when the speaking industry is ramping back up and in-person meetings are starting to return? This week on Speakernomics, we invited Dan Thurmon, CSP, CPAE, who built a vast home studio to discuss what to do with your studio moving forward and why it's still a valuable tool. Key Takeaways Inventory everything you have done and could do with your studio Leverage all the moment you already created with your studio Who is Dan Thurmon, CSP, CPAE? Dan Thurmon helps leaders and their organizations move confidently through change and transformation, so they become, achieve, and contribute more. He's a past president of NSA with a killer home studio where he can still wow the audiences while doing a handstand on a lectern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's a sign that we're getting back to normalcy – Dan Thurmon is coming to ASI Chicago. An ASI Show favorite, the president of Motivation Works will be once again dazzling on stage on July 14 with his acrobatics, juggling and oh yes, that unicycle. In this episode of Promo Insiders, Senior Writer John Corrigan talks with Thurmon about how he adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic and what fresh insights he'll be bringing to the promotional products industry's first major gathering since March 2020.
This Hall of Fame speaker is a recognized expert in delivering peak performances, on stage and in the workplace. He is also known as “Maggie’s Dad” on @maggiethurmon on TikTok, or his own handle, @maggiesdad123. Several of their videos have been viewed more than 30 million times, and their personal channel has well over a million subscribers. Dan has delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for business leaders, TEDx Talks, troops on the front lines, and he’s even performed for royalty. Dan’s philosophy can be summarized by the title of his book, Off Balance On Purpose. He believes that we will never achieve “perfect balance” and should, instead, learn to embrace uncertainty and initiate positive changes that lead to growth. He has been president of the National Speaker’s Association and loves juggling, acrobatics, mountain unicycling, and the flying trapeze. His passion of mind, body, and spirit aligns well with our Be Healthy in a Hurry theme. Dan shares why living off balance is important and how to do it with ease. He can be reached at www.danthurmon.com.
When we're thrust into uncertain times, your mindset is often the deciding factor on whether your business survives or fails. Today we recap our inspiring conversation with Dan Thurmon, a mindset champion and keynote speaker whose source of income was taken away by the pandemic. We reflect on the devastating effect that uncertainty can have in our lives before reflecting on our first key takeaway from Dan — that having a disciplined mind can help you embrace change. After all, as Dan explained, you've been adapting your whole life. Following this, we discuss the power that comes from leaning into change and up-leveling your business. The perfect example, Dan has used technical innovations to bring his live speaking practice to the virtual world. Our final takeaway, we dive into Dan's mindset to serve. A fantastic content pathway, we talk about how Dan prioritizes serving his audience and striving to make an impact in their lives over making money. We then chat about why this is such a successful model and that when you take action and consistently add value, the money will naturally follow. Tune in to hear how your mindset can help you develop the confidence and ability to weather any storm.
We always face a level of uncertainty. But the more we improve ourselves, the more certain the future becomes. Today we talk with phenomenal keynote speaker, Dan Thurmon, who has given keynote addresses for some of the world's biggest companies. A driving theme in this episode, we dive into what Dan has done to improve his business as he transitions from event speaking to giving talks in the virtual world. Before getting into that, we chat about Dan's mega-success creating TikTok videos with his daughter. Although Dan has connected with a new audience and has found clients through his TikTok videos, he shares how his videos are made to give joy on a huge scale. After chatting about the value of giving back to your community, Dan walks us through his studio — follow the link below to our YouTube channel to see the tour. As a famously dynamic speaker, Dan explains how his studio set up allows him to maintain his out-of-the-box style. He then provides specifics on how he uses different backdrops, performative set pieces, and camera angles to structure his talks and make them more compelling. Near the end of the episode, Dan opens up about uncertainty and how we can overcome difficult times through self-improvement and adaptability. Tune in and hear more of Dan's insights on scaling joy, being a dynamic speaker, and dealing with uncertainty.
With the global pandemic, it seems the whole world has been thrown off balance. How can you still be impactful? What if you’re a presenter and performer who relies on a large stage, unusual props, and extensive physical activity? How do you pivot to a virtual experience? In this lively…and sometimes visually amazing…conversation with Darren and Mark, author/acrobat/Hall-Of-Fame speaker Dan Thurmon provides answers and proves that you can live your life off balance on purpose, and be UNFORGETTABLE!
On this week’s episode of The Atlanta Small Business Show, we kick things off with reality star and philanthropist, Tanya Sam. Next up, we have a thought provoking chat on the importance of building relationships in the workplace with expert Shasta Nelson. Following Shasta, we welcome back author of the best selling book, The Crisis Turnaround and CEO of Atlanta based Dragon Army, Jeff Hilimire. We then speak with President of Motivation Works, Dan Thurmon, who tells us how to shatter self-imposed limitations and thrive in business. Last but not least, a preview of this past week’s Atlanta Small Business Profile with Ted Jenkin where Ted interviews Derek Griffin, CEO of Speartek. You don’t want to miss this one! Want your business featured on The Atlanta Small Business Show? Tell us your story! And if you would like to advertise with ASBN, give us a call at 770-954-8609 or email us at sales@myasbn.com. https://www.myasbn.com/small-business-shows/atlanta-small-business-show/the-atlanta-small-business-show-on-cbs46-and-peachtree-tv-episode-47-6-05-20/
In today’s episode of The Atlanta Small Business Show, we’re pleased to welcome president of Motivation Works, Inc., Dan Thurmon. Dan is also a renowned speaker, entrepreneur, acrobat, and the popular author of “Off Balance on Purpose: Embrace Uncertainty and Create a Life You Love.” Dan has spent the last 25 years helping F500 organizations ‘Lean In’ to change. Dan works closely with clients to understand exactly what issues they are going through and customizes his content to deliver a transformational experience that leads to action. He has delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for business leaders, troops on the front lines and even royalty. Dan believes that we will never achieve “perfect balance” and should, instead, learn to embrace uncertainty and initiate positive changes that lead to growth. In this interview, Jim and Dan discuss why some leaders struggle with leading through change, and how to shatter self-imposed limitations. Tune-in to hear more from Dan and let us know what you think in the comments section below. https://www.myasbn.com/small-business-shows/atlanta-small-business-show/how-to-shatter-self-imposed-limitations-and-thrive-in-your-business-dan-thurmon/
As speakers, our goal is to leave our audiences inspired to take action, to accomplish things, and to help them answer big questions. But that doesn’t mean we necessarily know the answers ourselves. Dan Thurmon can attest to that, and his signature story about his mentor works on a level that everyone in the room can understand. Not only that, but he adds it into his keynote in a truly unique way. If you want to know more about finding your purpose, uncovering some important answers, and how to use a bookend approach to create a more powerful speech, you’re going to love this episode. Find out about: How Dan uses his signature story as both the start and end of his speech Why fewer words and less time distil the power of your story Why understanding the basics is the key to advanced storytelling What Dan’s advice is for new and aspiring speakers How Dan uses props on stage – from knives to unicycles! Connect with Dan Thurmon: Website (https://danthurmon.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DanThurmonFanPage) Twitter (https://twitter.com/DanThurmon) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/danthurmon) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/danthurmon) Please Support Our Show Sponsors: (http://www.content10x.com/standingovation) to learn more! If you want to get better at the business of speaking, you need to attend a (https://3ringcircus.com/) bootcamp, run by Josh Linkner and his team. Josh has created a system that will get you more gigs, more repeat gigs and increase your fees. Get $500 off by using the promo code ‘standing’ on their website. Brand Builders Group are the best in the world at helping you find your personal brand and monetizing it. They're offering any Clappers who want to take their speaking and personal brand to the next level a free brand strategy call. Visit (http://www.brandbuildersgroup.com/so) to schedule your free call. For more information and to explore the show, (http://www.jaybaer.com/) .
In today’s segment, we’re pleased to welcome president of Motivation Works, Inc., Dan Thurmon. Dan is also a renowned speaker, entrepreneur, acrobat, and the popular author of “Off Balance on Purpose: Embrace Uncertainty and Create a Life You Love.” In this interview, Jim and Dan discuss why some leaders struggle with leading through change, and how to shatter self-imposed limitations. https://www.cbtnews.com/how-to-lead-through-change-and-shatter-limitations-dan-thurmon-author-ceo-of-motivation-works/
Welcome to part three of our new Alchemy Series, sponsored by Wells Fargo and Prudential, where we speak to experts and thought leaders to attain advice and practical strategies to harness the adversity of COVID-19 and not just cope, but possibly thrive. Our guest today, Dan Thurmon, advocates for always being a bit “off-balance” in order to achieve greatness and expand our potential. Now, more than ever, as we are all forced out of balance in our daily and professional lives, his philosophy takes on even more importance. Erik and Dave chat with Dan, to hear how he is dealing during this time while isolating with his family in Georgia, and what his life’s work can offer our listeners. Seeing Dan perform and speak on stage is an experience in itself but today we strip those elements away and hear what Dan has to say.Dan Thurmon is the president of Motivation Works, Inc., where he has helped hundreds of organizations and individuals implement action plans and move confidently through transitions. He is a renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, workplace performance expert, fitness advocate, acrobat, and unicyclist. Dan’s book, Off Balance On Purpose explains his philosophy that we’ll never achieve “perfect balance”. Instead of chasing this impossible dream, we should learn to embrace uncertainty and initiate positive changes that lead to personal and professional growth. Dan’s multi-dimensional view of success incorporates quality health, strong relationships, and meaningful contributions. His programs have educated and uplifted Fortune 500 companies, educators, and even troops on the front lines of battle in Afghanistan. Top Takeaway (check our No Barriers Podcast page for a downloadable version):H- Helping Others - Focus on helping others. By getting out of your head and turning your attention to others. Ideas: Volunteer to deliver groceries to elderly individuals or those that are immunocompromised, pass out food at a food bank, tutor a child struggling with distance learning. The more you give, the more you get.O- Open your mind to other possibilities. Imagine the opportunities that are presented during this unique time. P - Perspective - Distance yourself from the immediacy of what’s happening. Imagine your circumstances from a distance and on a wider timeline. Ideas: Read about past epidemics from history or other historical events.E - Enjoyment - Enjoy the moments. Look for laughter and joy. Hold on to something you love & appreciate.Resources:Visit Dan’s official websiteWatch Dan's TED TalkWatch Dan with his daughter, Maggie on Tik TokAdditional videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ubJKI6h7pYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2oY-dR8zzk
Welcome to part three of our new Alchemy Series, sponsored by Wells Fargo and Prudential, where we speak to experts and thought leaders to attain advice and practical strategies to harness the adversity of COVID-19 and not just cope, but possibly thrive. Our guest today, Dan Thurmon, advocates for always being a bit “off-balance” in order to achieve greatness and expand our potential. Now, more than ever, as we are all forced out of balance in our daily and professional lives, his philosophy takes on even more importance. Erik and Dave chat with Dan to hear how he is dealing during this time while isolating with his family in Georgia, and what his life’s work can offer our listeners. Seeing Dan perform and speak on stage is an experience in itself but today we strip those elements away and hear what Dan has to say.If you limit yourself to what’s comfortable, you deny yourself what’s possible - Dan ThurmonDan Thurmon is the president of Motivation Works, Inc., where he has helped hundreds of organizations and individuals implement action plans and move confidently through transitions. He is a renowned speaker, author, entrepreneur, workplace performance expert, fitness advocate, acrobat, and unicyclist. Dan’s book, Off Balance On Purpose, explains his philosophy that we’ll never achieve “perfect balance”. Instead of chasing this impossible dream, we should learn to embrace uncertainty and initiate positive changes that lead to personal and professional growth. Dan’s multi-dimensional view of success incorporates quality health, strong relationships, and meaningful contributions. His programs have educated and uplifted Fortune 500 companies, educators, and even troops on the front lines of battle in Afghanistan. Takeaway (visit our show's website to download a full one pager with tips and highlights):H- Helping Others - Focus on helping others. By getting out of your head and turning your attention to others. Ideas: Volunteer to deliver groceries to elderly people or those that are immunocompromised, pass out food at a food bank, tutor a child struggling with distance learning. The more you give, the more you get.O- Open your mind to other possibilities. Imagine the opportunities presented in this particular moment in time.P - Perspective - Distance yourself from the immediacy of what’s happening. Imagine your circumstances from a distance and on a wider timeline.E - Enjoyment - Enjoy the moments. Look for laughter and joy. Hold on to something you love & appreciate.Resources:Visit Dan’s official websiteWatch Dan's TED TalkWatch Dan with his daughter, Maggie, on Tik TokAdditional Videos:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ubJKI6h7pYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2oY-dR8zzk
Dan Thurmon is a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame as well as an author and teacher for finding peak performance and achieving greater success and happiness. His unique, acrobatic presentation style has wowed Fortune 500 companies, associations, troops on the front lines and many more. In this podcast, Dan discusses why perfect work-life balance isn’t attainable and why you should connect the various parts of your life instead of trying to compartmentalize them. Dan will deliver the keynote address at The ASI Power Summit in Coronado, CA on October 28.
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On this episode of The Wealthy Speaker Podcast, we are talking about how to use video to help grow your speaking business. Today we are so fortunate to be joined by my good friend Dan Thurmon, who is here to share his expertise on what makes great video and how to use it in your business. Dan isn't just a world-renowned Hall of Fame keynote speaker. He's also an author, entrepreneur, workplace performance expert, fitness […] The post Using Video to Rock Your Speaking Business with Dan Thurmon appeared first on Jane Atkinson.
Dan Thurmon is the author of two books, a Hall of Fame speaker, and a recognized expert in delivering peak performances, on stage and in the workplace. He has delivered thousands of presentations across six continents for business leaders, TEDx Talks, troops on the front lines, and he’s even performed for royalty. Dan’s philosophy can be summarized by the title of his book, Off Balance On Purpose. He believes that we will never achieve “perfect balance” and should, instead, learn to embrace uncertainty and initiate positive changes that lead to growth. In addition, he is the current president of the National Speakers Association.
Award winning author and speaker Dan Thurmon (danthurmon.com) joins Dan Albaum to discuss how taking a proactive, purposeful approach to being "off balance" helps people reach their full potential in organizations.
Question: Where do professional motivational speakers go to get motivated and trade trade secrets? Answer: The annual national CAPS Convention. CAPS stands for Canadian Association of Professional Speakers but professional speakers, business coaches, corporate trainers and meeting facilitators from all over the world gather there each year to learn from one another. Marvin and Fred set up camp right in the middle of the busy exhibit hall and interviewed some of the superstars of public speaking. In this themed episode, we interview the Executive Director and organizer of the convention, Sheri Bricks, as well as bestselling authors and speakers Vince Poscente (former Olympian) and Dan Thurmon (author of Off Balance on Purpose). Behind every inspiring speaker there is an inspiring story and you’ll hear some of them in this episode produced right in the middle of the convention. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE MONETIZING YOUR CREATIVITY PODCAST: itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/monet…d1082894462?mt=2 While you're there, please leave your comments and suggestions for future episodes. We love your feedback! Or search for Monetizing Your Creativity on Stitcher, Google Play Music, Overcast or your other podcast app. SoundCloud: www.monetizingyourcreativity.com Follow us on Instagram: @monetizingyourcreativity www.instagram.com/monetizingyourcreativity
Pam, a mentor cautioned me from the day I started doing this work nearly eleven years ago, “Misti, you’re going to need to expand on what you’re doing. You’ll get bored with speaking about generational differences at some point.” At the time, I thought she was crazy, and so I ignored her advice. Instead, I kept my head down in my work, and stayed comfortable in what I knew, failing expand my service offerings. A couple of years later, remembering Pam’s words stung as I struggled to learn two important lessons: enthusiasm sells and Pam was right—my enthusiasm was gone. Instead of continuing to challenge myself, slowly over time, I was suddenly faced with, “Shift now, or die trying,” much the same as some big companies, like Blockbuster. After spending far too long in self-pity and immense frustration, I allowed my natural curiosity to re-emerge. In my quest to understand the food industry, I found myself knee-deep in cow dung, learning about the proper density and it’s impact on the environment from my new friend, Mike, who runs a local farm. Naturally, I also gravitated to Seth Goldman, CEO and co-founder of Honest Tea headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. His passion for leadership, company culture, and, of course, tea, was infectious. I devoured books like Conscious Capitalism, Start with Why, Turn the Ship Around, and Joy, Inc. just to name a few. My passion for understanding the people behind such great companies lead me to interviewing many of them on my Provoking Your Greatness podcast. Just six months after I took the plunge and allowed my natural curiosity to take the place of comfort, I landed a career-changing opportunity to work with the CIO of an organization whose mission is literally to save our planet. While it took me several years of frustration and pain to finally understand the true significance of Pam’s advice, I created a process to ensure I heed this advice for the rest of my life. Here’s my process, which I hope will continue to evolve: Get Intentionally Uncomfortable. My friend and colleague, Dan Thurmon, calls this, “Off balance, on purpose.” Change and discomfort are a natural process of life, so why not train in it? In reality, our bodies are made up of mostly water, and stale, stagnant water doesn’t smell so pretty. The great news here is that getting intentionally uncomfortable in your non-work life has a very positive impact on your work life. So pick something and go for it. Here are a few different areas to chose discomfort: Sports Languages Certifications Networking, or events Writing, speaking, or other skills Taking on a project you have no idea how to do New job, new industry, new responsibilities Raising funds Take Note. One of my greatest mentors, Jim Rohn, used to say, “Don’t just get through the day, get from the day.” The best way to get from the day is to keep a journal, and take note of what you learn during the day. Knowing that you ultimately need to write something in that slot, you’ll find yourself paying close attention to what you’re learning. Here are three great headings to journal on: Gratitude—what happened in the day that you’re grateful for? My Qualities—list the positive qualities that you exhibited in that day. (I.e. good writer, generous, kind, thoughtful, etc). Learning—what did you learn about yourself (i.e. I don’t like to let go of control, I cannot help but coach, I laugh loud, I love learning about food and nutrition), and/or what did you learn from your experiences (i.e. coal and charcoal are not of the same material, my shoulders hurts because they are rotated forward—out of socket—and the exercises help pull them back into proper positioning.) If you get to the end of the day without learning something new, jump on TedTalks. Just as you would study any new software to find out how it works, study yourself to find out what’s working and what needs to change so you can get the results you want. A great way to do this is by reading your journal entries at the end of the week. Don’t just get through life—get from it. Keep growing, keep learning, and keep challenging yourself to do what you never thought possible. In the process, you will undoubtedly provoke others to step into their greatness. Here’s to Your Greatness, Misti Burmeister P.S. For instant access to interviews, and to get Your 3 Practical Tips for Building a Motivated Team, click here, type in your email address where it says “Subscribe”, and press “Submit.”