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September 18, 2024 What if you could brainstorm your personal marketing strategy for a new enterprise in a 1:1 call with another farmer? Well, that's exactly what happens in today's podcast. You get to be a fly on the wall, listening in on my monthly Farm Marketing School Zoom call, that turned into a 1:1 coaching call with one of the members. This month, Allan Laird was in the hot seat, and he and I work out how to build up a clientele for his goat's milk soap line. This is a brand new enterprise for him and he wasn't sure how to get started. So we built out his short term game plan in under an hour, so he has clear marching orders. If you've ever wondered what should you be working on first, second, third -- this is an episode for you. You'll hear the familiar themes from this podcast showing up in this case study. It's also loaded with tons of little nuggets and ideas that you can surely apply to your farm enterprise. By the way, I help farmers put these kinds of strategies together in Farm Marketing School. Join me inside my monthly membership this fall and winter as we decide what your strategy will look like, and then start buidiing the different parts of your machine so they all work together. Get your marketing machine DONE! Podcast Guest: Who is Allan Laird? Allan Laird returned to his farm roots after retiring from a 46-year career in public safety. Together with his wife, Sue, he now tends to 10 acres where they raise Highland cattle, various poultry, and maintain sustainable pasturelands. Committed to sustainable farming, they render fat by-products from their hogs into lard, which they use to craft goat milk soap. What began as a hobby for friends and family is now evolving into a promising business venture. This podcast was sponsored by Local Line, my preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy to use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise, Local Line should definitely be one of the e-commerce solutions you consider as you switch.  Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2024. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Hit play and let's get started! Listen to this episode on Stitcher. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts Listen to this episode on Google Play Listen to this episode on Spotify. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: Join my free email list! I have a great "Crash Course in farm marketing" that will guide you through the marketing jungle over the course of several months. Each week, you'll get a new email with suggestions and tips to make your marketing better. Subscribe at https://www.mydigitalfarmer.com/subscribe Farm Marketing School - my monthly online marketing school membership just for farmers. Farm Marketing School is an on-demand library of marketing workshops and project plans that will help you build some of the most important marketing elements in your farm business like: building a promotion calendar, setting up your Google Business Profile, auditing your sales funnel, updating your home page of your website, building your first email nurture sequence, acquiring and deploying testimonials, and practicing different types of offers. You get to chose what you want to study and build each month. These projects are designed to be completed in under 30 days, so that you slowly build your marketing system piece by piece. Use the step by step project planner and resource folder to help you jumpstart your work. Take advantage of my new marketing crash course inside or take the onboarding assessment tool to help you identify where your funnel is broken and what project to do first. To see what courses are currently inside of FMS, or to try out Farm Marketing School for a month at mydigitalfarmer.com/fms  Start and cancel your membership anytime. Join my CSA Academy Library -- this is my digital cooking resource library that I provide for my CSA members to help them learn how to become a better home chef and cook the CSA way. It includes a Beginner's Guide to CSA mini-course, Vegetable University (A to Z video tutorials for every veggie); Canning Club (canning videos); Exit Strategy videos; Instant Pot tutorial, and my Recipes and Resources pages (with weekly CSA box recipes and unboxing videos). Farmers can subscribe for a monthly fee to have access to these resources to help them support their own CSA members. Find my marketing Facebook group for CSA farmers! Follow me on Instagram for a daily IG story tip on marketing! @mydigitalfarmer Subscribe and Review in Apple Podcast I'd love for you to subscribe to my podcast! I don't want you to miss an episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts! Now if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on Apple Podcast, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! My hope is to feature guests periodically on the show. If you know someone who is innovating in the area of marketing as a farmer, please send me an email at mydigitalfarmers@gmail.com. Right click and save as to download this episode to your computer.

The Move to Millions Minute is powered by The Move to Millions Masterclass happening on Thursday, Jan 18 at 4 pm EST.  Each week, I will release an affirmation of the week to help you to continue to MOVE your business toward the million-dollar mark.  Affirmations are supplied by our Move to Millions Million Dollar CEO Affirmation Cards available at www.movetomillionsmerch.com  This week's Million Dollar CEO Affirmation: I AM A MILLION-DOLLAR CEO AND I AM ACTING, THINKING AND MAKING DECISIONS LIKE MY MILLION DOLLAR CEO SELF. This week's journal prompts: Because I am a million-dollar CEO, today I will act... As a million-dollar CEO, it has been important for me to think about... The best part of being a million-dollar CEO is making decisions...   Get your own deck of Affirmation Cards Partner With Us To Scale Your Company Order the Move to Millions Book Social Media Links: http://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon http://www.facebook.com/darnyellejerveyharmon http://www.twitter.com/darnyellejervey http://www.linkedin.com/in/darnyellejerveyharmon   Subscribe to the Move to Millions Podcast: Listen on iTunes   Listen on Google Play   Listen on Stitcher   Listen on iHeartRadio   Listen on Pandora   Leave us a review   Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Now if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

"We have to stop settling for a more practical dream and instead find the willingness and courage to jump out there.” – Marissa Q. Coleman Paine About Our Guest Marissa Q. Paine is hopelessly addicted to helping accomplished leaders make the shifts they need to create the life and business results their hearts truly desire but their heads struggle to make happen. Once settling for a status quo existence and living well beneath her true potential, Marissa has transformed her own life and business many times. She's Shifted from secretary to CEO, from separated and seeking divorce to celebrating twenty-five+ years of marriage and from being overworked and unfulfilled to doing her life's work: facilitating transformational shifts for individuals and organizations. A proud social worker by trade and expert in intra- and interpersonal relationships, Marissa's clients include service-based business owners, nonprofit CEOs and other executive leaders; plus couples, business partners, management teams, boards of directors and beyond. Marissa holds a masters degree in social work from Washington University in St. Louis and a professional certified coach (PCC) credential from the International Coach Federation. Prior to starting her company in 2012, Marissa worked in the strategic staffing, global diversity and public affairs division of a Fortune 500 agriculture company before settling into a fifteen year career in the nonprofit sector. Marissa served as chief executive in both large and small nonprofits and advised numerous boards of directors as the interim CEO responsible for managing organizational turnaround and transition. Episode Summary This REWIND episode is powered by Move to Millions Live (and the Million Dollar Intensives)  This episode originally ran earlier this season. One thing I know for sure is that building a business to and beyond the million-dollar mark is full of expected and unexpected transitions in most areas of your life.  Deciding to step into the CEO God called you to be will often call everything you believe and desire into question.  I have shared for years that it's hard to have a booming business when you have a busted life. And while I believe that is true, what I have come to learn is that your ability to manage during the “busted” times in life all boil down to one phrase: Make Shift Happen.  I remember when I got to the million-dollar mark and hated every minute of it.  I had to find the courage to step back from my business so that I could shift it into one I could run with my whole heart. During that difficult time, after achieving what I said I wanted more than anything, it took courage to walk away from the goal I had accomplished. Every day, CEOs on the Move to Millions encounter shifts that if they are being honest, haven't really panned out the way they hoped and have to decide if they continue down the path or have the courage to shift. In this episode, I am excited to share the ONLY person I know who can give you a blueprint for how to do it in a way that honors your gift, worth and value. The courage to shift, as my guest Marissa Q. Coleman Paine shares, is the only option when life is life-ing.  From how to navigate major transitions to how to shift when your business isn't serving you authentically, this conversation is so rich.  If you are a business owner who is also navigating life, this episode is for you.  Grab your Move to Millions Podcast notebook and your favorite pen and listen in now to discover: 3 keys for shifting with the grace and dignity that your next level requires Why taking a sabbatical during your shift actually sets you up to come back stronger How to navigate growing your business while you are experiencing your toughest times without shutting down or going back to work How to ignore the naysayers who want to keep you safe on your journey And so much more Important Links: Move to Millions Live Incredible One Enterprises DrDarnyelle.com  Move to Millions Planner Move to Millions Book Powerful Quotes from the Episode “We had become transactional; I was called to transform.” “It wasn't authentic and in alignment.” “I started afraid with low pricing self-esteem.” “Don't suffer in silence.” “Do it afraid.” “I took a sabbatical and got quiet.” “We go from shift to shift to shift.” “When your best times collide with your worst times, you are on the verge of your next level.” How to Connect with Marissa Q. Coleman Paine   Website:  https://www.marissaqpaine.com Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/marissa.paine.90  Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissapaine/  Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/marissaqpaine/  Book Marissa Recommends: The Big Leap by Gay Hendrix Favorite Quote: Service is the rent we pay for the space we occupy on Earth.  Her Grandmother Tool Marissa Swears By On Her Move to Millions:  A microphone and Zoom Incredible One Enterprises, LLC is not responsible for the content and information delivered during the podcast interview by any guest. As always, we suggest that you conduct your own due diligence regarding any proclamations by podcast guests.  Incredible One Enterprises, LLC is providing the podcast for informational purposes only.  Want more of Darnyelle? Social Media Links: http://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon http://www.facebook.com/darnyellejerveyharmon http://www.twitter.com/darnyellejervey http://www.linkedin.com/in/darnyellejerveyharmon Subscribe to the Move to Millions Business Podcast: Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher Listen on iHeartRadio Listen on Pandora Leave us a review Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance, you'll miss out on those. Now if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

Traffic is a count of the number of visitors to a website, web page, or your point of sale. Increase the number of people who get exposed to your message, and you will inevitably increase your traffic (and your sales). If I know that 20% of people who see my message end up clicking to my website or online store, then the way to get more eyes on my offer is to increase the number of people I'm funneling through that message in -- aka turn up the traffic hose. If you're a newer farm business, one of your early priorities is to get more eyes on your business. We want as many people as possible to be coming to our website, our farm stand, our online store, or point of sale system. But what can you use to get more eyes on your message? Turns out there are a LOT of places you could be going to turn up the traffic hose. In this episode, I give you an overview of what these traffic sources are, and I share some examples of what it would look like to invest in one of them. Your homework is to decide "what traffic source" will be your primary focus. Then I want you to invest some intention in building a mechanism that actually gets that traffic system to fire. This podcast was sponsored by Local Line, the leading e-commerce platform for the local food system. Try Local Line for your farm today! Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2023. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Listen to this episode on Stitcher. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts Listen to this episode on Google Play Listen to this episode on Spotify. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: Join my free email list! I have a great "email onboarding sequence" that will guide you through the marketing jungle over the course of several months. Each week, you'll get a new email with suggestions and tips to make your marketing better. Join my CSA Renewals Course: CSA Early Bird Campaigns that Convert. In this program, I teach you my exact process for how I build my renewal promotion campaign every fall, that gets 80-90% of my members to sign up again by November 1st. Accelerator Group Coaching with Corinna -- learn more about how to get into my 20-member group Mastermind and Farm Marketing School experience. I'm opening the doors for a 3-month cohort for a limited time. Sign up for my CSA Academy -- and get access to my CSA member resource library to use for your own CSA (as long as you're a paying member). Use coupon code TRIAL to get your first month for $1. Find my Facebook group for farmers! Follow me on Instagram for a daily IG story tip on marketing! @mydigitalfarmer

What farm marketing metrics are you tracking in your business? When I first took the reins of sales/marketing in my business, I didn't know I SHOULD be tracking metrics, much less which ones! Peter Drucker (wise, business man) once said: "You can't improve what you don't measure." SO TRUE. Please trust me: if you haven't starting measuring data, you're leaving money on the table. The data is there, waiting to show you something. Don't be afraid of it. Let it guide you. In today's podcast, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a list of data points you can track in your farm business that affect your sales and marketing. What levers do you have to pull in your business? What do the numbers actually tell you? What are the most important metrics that push the needle in your business? You won't know until you start tracking them. When you see the numbers, it alerts you to what's working and what's not working. You'll be able to adjust your sales strategy.  You'll know where you need to allocate resources to make you more money. You might even realize you can stop doing something altogether. So get a pen and paper out. Take some notes. Then use this information and go set up a tracking system on a Google Sheet where you can store these numbers. This podcast was sponsored by Local Line, the leading e-commerce platform for the local food system. Try Local Line for your farm today! Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2023. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Hit play and let's get started! Listen to this episode on Stitcher. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts Listen to this episode on Google Play Listen to this episode on Spotify. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: Join my free email list! I have a great "email onboarding sequence" that will guide you through the marketing jungle over the course of several months. Each week, you'll get a new email with suggestions and tips to make your marketing better. Episode 21: The 100 True Fans - I reference this in today's podcast. Accelerator Group Coaching with Corinna -- learn more about how to get into my 20-member group Mastermind and Farm Marketing School experience. I'm opening the doors for a 3-month cohort for a limited time. Sign up for my CSA Academy -- and get access to my CSA member resource library to use for your own CSA (as long as you're a paying member). Use coupon code TRIAL to get your first month for $1. Find my Facebook group for farmers! Follow me on Instagram for a daily IG story tip on marketing! @mydigitalfarmer  

If you want to be in business for a long time, then you MUST become a master at making "offers." An offer is not your product. An offer is how you position and pitch your product in such a way that makes a person want to buy it. There are LOTS of different ways you can pitch your product, and in this episode, I'm sharing 10 of the most popular ones you see around many industries (that also work for farming). (Plus I share how you can get my Ultimate list of marketing offer Ideas in the show.) This podcast was sponsored by Local Line, the leading e-commerce platform for the local food system. Try Local Line for your farm today! Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2023. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Hit play and let's get started! Listen to this episode on Stitcher. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts Listen to this episode on Google Play Listen to this episode on Spotify. Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: Join my free email list! I have a great "email onboarding sequence" that will guide you through the marketing jungle over the course of several months. Each week, you'll get a new email with suggestions and tips to make your marketing better. Accelerator Group Coaching with Corinna -- get on the wait list for this 15-member group Mastermind and Farm Marketing School experience. The Ultimate List of Offer Ideas -- want a list of offer strategies to pull out of your toolkit? I list 30 different ideas for offers in this PDF, and I add to it as I come up with more! Grab it here. Episode 67 Use the 34Limiteds. How to Get Someone to Buy Now. Episode 143 The 5 Elements of an Amazing Offer (Shutterfly Case Study) Episode 50 - Three Ways to increase Your Revenue Sign up for my CSA Academy -- and get access to my CSA member resource library to use for your own CSA (as long as you're a paying member). Use coupon code TRIAL to get your first month for $1. Find my Facebook group for farmers! Follow me on Instagram for a daily IG story tip on marketing! @mydigitalfarmer  

How important are consistency and persistence in sales? Turns out, pretty important for Red Handle Farm. In today's episode, I interview Bridget McMillion, who shares her story of how she cultivated new florist clients for her cut flower product line by showing up EVERY week all summer long at the florists' shop with her product. After months of no sales, she finally got them to convert. And now they are regular clients.  Bridget has a ton of wisdom to share -- even though she's only been doing this for a year. She brings her background in sales to the table and we talk shop.  This podcast was sponsored by Local Line, the leading e-commerce platform for the local food system. Try Local Line for your farm today! Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2023. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Hit play and let's get started! Listen to this episode on Stitcher. Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts Listen to this episode on Google Play Listen to this episode on Spotify. Who is Bridget McMillion? Bridget McMillion is the owner of Red Handle Farm. She was raised by her grandparents on a farm in Amelia County Virginia and lives in sight of the home where her grandfather was born in 1928. She is a board certified health coach who understands the importance of eating fresh food, getting daily exercise and the mental health benefits of being in nature. Bridget stepped back from her coaching position in 2022 to focus her energies on revitalizing the family farm with the help of her 2 adult children & grandson, who also live, work & play on the land with her. She & her family strive to continue the legacy of this multi-generational farm by producing flowers, field grown fruits & veggies, and forest products.  Some of the resources mentioned in this episode: Ready Farmer One - This marketing book was written for farmers, and it's AWESOME. It is referenced in today's episode. Join my free email list! I have a great "email onboarding sequence" that will guide you through the marketing jungle over the course of several months. Each week, you'll get a new email with suggestions and tips to make your marketing better. CSA Tips & Strategies Canva Template -- this ready-to-go resource is perfect to give to your CSA members -- it helps them identify the key lessons they must learn early on to "master" their CSA membership quickly. It includes all the "beginner's guide to CSA" tips and hacks in a beautiful, easy-to-skim guide. Your clients will LOVE it. Use it for onboarding, as a sign-on bonus, or as a paid product. The Canva template allows you to customize it yourself. Accelerator Group Coaching with Corinna -- get on the wait list for this 15-member group Mastermind and Farm Marketing School experience. Sign up for my CSA Academy -- and get access to my CSA member resource library to use for your own CSA (as long as you're a paying member). Use coupon code TRIAL to get your first month for $1. Find my Facebook group for farmers! Follow me on Instagram for a daily IG story tip on marketing! @mydigitalfarmer    

In anticipation of Greta Gerwig's Barbie movie slated to release in July 2023, The Pink Aisle has a short episode discussing different elements to the latest teaser released for the movie; including the homage to 2001: A Space Odyssey, the new additions to the cast, and our hopes for the story for this film. This is going to be a more informal episode that isn't as polished as our other stuff, but we hope this will be enjoyable as we work to bring you more Pink Aisle goodness in the new year! Listen on Itunes | Listen on Google Play | Listen on Spotify Like what you heard? Be sure to rate us on your podcast platform of choice, and follow us @PinkAislePod on Twitter. You can also reach out to us personally at pinkaislepod@gmail.com The Pink Aisle is hosted by Emma Corry (She/Her) and Henry Kathman (He/Him) Emma is a writer for the student newspaper The Shield, at the University of Southern Indiana, read her stuff at https://usishield.com/staff/?writer=Emma%20Corry or her Twitter @emmacorry9 Henry does a whole lot of stuff on the internet, but most notably his youtube channel at youtube.com/henrykathman and his Patreon at patreon.com/Henrykathman. You can also find him on his Twitter @KathmanHenry, or his portfolio website henrykathman.tumblr.com. Our theme music is Dolls by 9muses. If you are a musician interested in using one of your songs for the show, please send us an email at pinkaislepod@gmail.com

The Pink Aisle returns to the halls of Monter High to discuss the recent live-action movie that has left certain fans in a beastly mood... How does generation three of these characters stack up with previous incarnations? Is it as bad as certain fans declare it to be? Listen to find out if it is of true monster heart. Listen on Itunes | Listen on Google Play | Listen on Spotify Like what you heard? Be sure to rate us on your podcast platform of choice, and follow us @PinkAislePod on Twitter. You can also reach out to us personally at pinkaislepod@gmail.com The Pink Aisle is hosted by Emma Corry (She/Her) and Henry Kathman (He/Him) Emma is a writer for the student newspaper The Shield, at the University of Southern Indiana, read her stuff at https://usishield.com/staff/?writer=Emma%20Corry or her Twitter @emmacorry9 Henry does a whole lot of stuff on the internet, but most notably his youtube channel at youtube.com/henrykathman and his Patreon at patreon.com/Henrykathman. You can also find him on his Twitter @KathmanHenry, or his portfolio website henrykathman.tumblr.com. Our theme music is Dolls by 9muses. If you are a musician interested in using one of your songs for the show, please send us an email at pinkaislepod@gmail.com

In this episode Chris explores the process of finding and declaring your personal truths from God's Word--the truths that will recalibrate your heart to God's best.  Show Notes & Links  -Review of episode 162 and the two essential truths we all need to start recalibrating our heart to God.  -How Chris found her personal truths and made them into personal declarations. -Why is declaring God's Word out loud daily so important? -Take an inventory to find your core truths. How does that work? Chris' sample declarations with scripture references: O God, You Are Wise (James 1:5 and James 3:17) O God, You are Faithful. You will guard me from the evil one (2 Thes. 3:3). O God, You are Holy. I will make no agreements that compromise your holiness. You are holy in all things. (1 Samuel 2:2 and Is. 57:15). O God, You are my redeemer in trouble (Ps. 69:16-18, Psalm 4:1). O God, You are Trustworthy in everything you do (Ps. 145:13). O God, You are my burden-bearer. Thank you for daily bearing my burdens. I am not created to carry my load. (Ps. 68:19, Mt. 11:28-30). Scripture verses in this episode: 2 Tim. 3:16-17 John 8:32 Eph. 1:17-19 Eph. 1: 3-14 Links (click 'em, they're live) Chris Baxter's devotional, The Heartbeat Of God. Info on the Lectio 365 app for phone (Apple) Lectio 365 app on Google Play Listen to last week'e episode here Women Finishing Well Facebook page Sign up for the weekly email here The Life Habit blog post for episode 162 on how to write personal declarations. 

Big Fat Lies with Jennifer Cramer Lewis  How to be a Bad Bitch, for Good Girls Hello beautiful being, are you stressed out and suffering, worried about being a good girl when there's really a raging Bad Bitch waiting to get free? Is stress over making nice with everyone and playing the good girl, leaving you exhausted and taking all the time you might be using to enjoy your personal life and family? What if being a Bad Bitch could be the key to true happiness for you and for them? ------- download Jennifer's Overgiver Solution at overgiversolution.com --------- This week is an auspicious one to open the container and have a look at all the places and spaces where we fall on our own sword trying to make peace with people to our own detriment. I promise, by the end of this live show, you will have so many ways to unleash your inner Bad Bitch, embody her and have everyone snap to attention, and serve you as the goddess you really are. Allowing you to be a sexy, empowered role model instead of a doormat. But beware, nothing will ever be the same again. Jennifer's clients are experiencing quantum leaps in how they approach their business and life, resulting in them dumping the negative mindset, tsunami emotions, flatlining energy and poisonous situations that were holding them back, and embracing new badass support, systems, strategies that are creating businesses bringing in juicy wealth for them and for their families. Reach out to Jennifer to be surrounded by the support, strategy and systems necessary to take embody your inner Bad Bitch, take charge of your mind, emotions and energy, so you can command the lifestyle and money you desire, bringing you the peace and abundance you crave. Get it Goddess, the world is waiting on you. Listen to this week's episode linktr.ee/jennifercramerlewis at 1PM Pacific every single Friday, Or the Inspired Choices Network App in the App Store or Google Play *Listen now on the Inspired Choices Network app!  https://linktr.ee/inspiredchoicesnetwork ~ More About Big Fat Lies with Jennifer Cramer Lewis ~  Jennifer is Canada's #1 business and relationship turnaround expert for deliciously ambitious visionary female entrepreneurs and is a modern-day shaman and seer. Jennifer has, for over 20 years, assisted entrepreneurs and business owners, to ignite their dream life, find joy, meaning, and success in business through her intuitive strategies and foresight, that include both the body and the business. Her approach is to identify the individual's core talents and energy fields, ignite them and bind them to the bigger dream, then build systems that add elegance, joy and profitability. Jennifer can't help it, she's a champ.  Growing up in the highly competitive world of horses, she earned multiple international titles as an equestrian before the age of 15. With extensive experience managing multi-million dollar projects in Finance, Real Estate Sales, Management and Investment, Jennifer was easily able to see the nuances of the business, saving and earning her clients hundreds of thousands of dollars, creating and implementing new technologies and approaches to old rusty systems that rapidly increased the bottom line in every business she worked with. Jennifer delights in you achieving your dream life and business.  Get to know her in her community called The Joyful Entrepreneur at community.jennifercramerlewis.com where she hosts monthly free trainings on productivity, passion and profitability. https://www.jennifercramerlewis.com/ To get more of Big Fat Lies with Jennifer Cramer Lewis, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/big-fat-lies-with-jennifer-cramer-lewis/

Academy Securities Geopolitical Podcast  Geopolitical Flashpoints: The Macroeconomic Impact of the Geostrategic Landscape      Transition and the First 100 Days    Table of Contents:   Introduction: 00:00 – 00:52  Transition and Adversary Risk: 00:53 – 11:00  Elements of Power and Multilateral Relationships: 11:01 – 24:23  Technology, Manufacturing, and Competition with China: 24:24 – 33:51  First 100 Days: 33:52 – End     Listen on iTunes  Listen on Google Play  Listen on Academy’s Website    Key Points:  Transition team - those expected to be nominated for national security positions are already engaged and working hand in hand with the agencies and departments that will be under their management   China will remain a top focus for the incoming administration  Russia will likely take some advantage of the transitionary period, but other competitors who seek better relations with the Biden administration are unlikely to cause trouble   The Biden administration will focus on filling all the lower appointed positions that remained empty during the Trump administration   Yellen’s nomination is designed to achieve bipartisan support  China – while still expected to be treated as a strategic competitor, many of the economic advisors to the Biden administration do not have a history of being pro-tariff   A Biden administration will put pressure on China by leaning on our partners  China works in its best interest, and we are seeing it leverage not only its economic power, but now its information and military might  There will be elements of compromise in our competition with China  A threat to Taiwan may end the era of “strategic ambiguity” between the U.S. and China   The tech industry is particularly vulnerable to China’s ambitions   Vaccine distribution will impact our relationship with China   The Belt and Road initiative will play a role in China’s pandemic response   Major General (Ret.) James A. "Spider" Marks is Head of Geopolitical Strategy and Academy Securities' Senior Advisory Board Member. General Marks is the Founder and President of The Marks Collaborative, an advisory for corporate leader development, education and training and has led entrepreneurial efforts in global primary research and national security. He served over 30 years in the Army holding every command position from infantry platoon leader to commanding general and was the senior intelligence officer in the LA Riots, the Balkans, Korea, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He culminated his career as the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. He has been awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf cluster, Bronze Star, and multiple combat, expeditionary and service ribbons. 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Jenny Efimova is a brilliant dog trainer out of Boston, MA. She owns the company, Dogminded, and is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and Fear Free Certified Training Professional. What makes Jenny so different in her approach to dog training? She takes the whole dog into account. I can't tell you how refreshing Jenny's approach to dog training is. If you struggle with your dog's behavior in some way or another, I urge you to give this episode a listen as we also discuss in-depth how to approach training from the dog's perspective. Routed in compassion and science, Jenny works diligently to provide dog owners with the right kind of training tools and education to help both dog and owner thrive together. Show Notes:  dogmindedboston.com Dogminded Instagram Dogminded Facebook   My shop: shop.holisticpetwellness.co Ways to Listen: Follow & Listen on Spotify Subscribe & Listen on iTunes Subscribe & Listen on Google Play Listen on the Libsyn Podcast Page If you’ve benefitted from any of the podcast episodes, please click here and leave me a review!

After 8 years as a Vet Tech in a western veterinary practice, Marney pursued a path to study natural nutrition for small animals and Traditional Chinese food therapy. By combining the knowledge from all these sources, Marney has been able to create healing, whole food products to help rebalance pets and promote healthier, happier and longer lives. Learn more about Marney's approach to holistic food in this episode! Side by Side Pet has locations in Chicago, IL and Telluride, CO!  Show Notes:Side by Side Pet: sidebysidepet.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sidebysidepet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidebysidepet/  Ways to Listen: Subscribe & Listen on iTunes Subscribe & Listen on Google Play Listen on the Libsyn Podcast Page

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast! I'm excited to share some amazing new episodes with fabulous guests. The first guest is Kathleen Prasad! One day, Kathleen Prasad received a Reiki treatment to help her overcome her own anxiety and it changed her life forever. She went on to become a Reiki practitioner and focused her work on changing the lives of animals in need at shelters. A Reiki practitioner for over 20 years, Kathleen teaches and shares the healing benefits of Reiki meditation for animals and their caregivers. She is the founder of Animal Reiki Source and president of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). Kathleen has created the Let Animals Lead™ method of Animal Reiki, based on traditional Japanese Reiki techniques and thousands of hours of Animal Reiki experience in the field.  Learn more about this transformative healing modality and how it can help you and your animals! Show Notes:Animal Reiki Source: www.AnimalReikiSource.com Shelter Animal Reiki Association: www.ShelterAnimalReikiAssociation.org Ways to Listen: Subscribe & Listen on iTunes Subscribe & Listen on Google Play Listen on the Libsyn Podcast Page

This week’s guest is a former D1 collegiate athlete, former MLB player of the Detroit Lions, and the owner of Dead Red Conditioning. After turning down the Cubs and Dodgers years prior, Jeff Larish signed in the 5th round to the Detroit Tigers in 2007. In 2011, his career came to a grinding halt after suffering an ankle injury on the field. Like most athletes can relate, Jeff saw his future in exclusively in baseball – so the shock of “what to do next” was a life-changing experience. A couple of things to listen for in this episode:  How Jeff went from not being recruited, to playing for a D1 school The biggest mistakes Jeff sees athletes making today (and how they can fix it) How to know when you’re working with the right physical trainers, coaches, and agents The type of people you MUST surround yourself with (if you want to be successful in business, sports, and life) The career-changing experience that Jeff experienced as a MLB player Quotes “Figure out what you want to accomplish, and come up with a plan.” – Jeff Larish “If you don’t have a plan, you’ll get taken off course.” – Jeff Larish Resources: Dead Red Conditioning Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube KST Shoulder Program Books Mentioned (Amazon links): Never Eat Alone Whos Got Your Back? Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

How confident are you that every decision you are making is the best decision you could make? What is your confidence based on? Our human nature, unsurprisingly, has not always served us well in making decisions. We tend to be emotional, see the world with a specific lens, and are often challenged to make big stakes decisions in limited time regardless of what is happening in life at the the moment. While we may not be talking about pushing the “Red” Nuclear launch button we are talking about the quality of your life. A couple of things to listen for in this episode:  The barriers we must overcome to effective decision making The principles behind effective decision making An effective, straightforward process for making high quality decisions Quotes “The best decision is always the one that meets prioritized objectives.” – Erik Averill “A decision can never be better than the best-known alternatives.” – Erik Averill “Decision making is a process and if followed it can eliminate much of the potential conflict.” “Every piece of financial advice requires a decision.” – Erik Averill Resources: High Performance Academy – Brendon Burchard Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Today is a unique show in both structure and message. Instead of our typical interview format, I want to address a topic that I’m convinced more than ever will have the greatest impact on your life. Yet, it is rarely addressed with the urgency and intentionality that it deserves. As a private wealth advisor for professional athletes and founders I’m exposed to some of the most financially successful people in society.  For many of our clients, they have achieved what most people spend a lifetime chasing, financial independence. And what I have quickly learned is that having “enough” money doesn’t guarantee happiness. This is probably not earth-shattering news. Yet, it has been my experience that very few people, regardless of financial circumstance can confidently tell me that chasing “more” money is not what consumes their time and effort. That’s what I want to address today.  At the beginning of every meeting, I make the statement that “money is not the end goal, it’s a means to an end.” and then follow with the question, “Why Is Money Important?” Typical answers I here are: not having to worry about money providing for family. But those are outcomes not purpose. So we press deeper, why are those important to you? And that is where most people get stuck. They can’t articulate why they are doing what they are doing. They lack clarity. We find ourselves spending our lives pursing more and we don’t truly know “why.” Yet, we are shocked that when we finally “arrive” we are still wanting for more. I’m on a mission to break this chain of events.  When you meet with a financial advisor, the advisor usually starts by asking,  ‘what are your financial goals?” I’m going to argue that while goals can provide us with a general direction to aim at it’s the wrong place to start.  In his recently released book, “Atomic Habits” James Clear shares five problems of starting with goals Winners and losers have the sane goals Achieving a goal is only a momentary change Goals restrict your happiness the problem with a goals-first mentality is that you’re continually putting happiness off until the next milestone Goals are at odds with long-term progress We have to learn how to let go of outcomes we can’t control. Goals are good for setting direction, but systems are best for making progress and behind every system of actions are a system of beliefs. The first step is not what or how, but who. Who we are precedes what we do. By knowing what I value, I truly know what I want. Tim Mauer in “Simple Money” shares that, “our values are simply the stuff in life that we want to be about. That which we want to define us. The guideposts we chose to live by. Values are critical in financial planning as anchors for our goals and boundaries for the actions we take to achieve them. But most of all they make the hardest decisions in life much easier by helping us prioritize what truly is the most important. Understanding what you value most will help simplify even the most complex financial decisions.” The starting point is clarity.  In his book, “High Performance Habits,” Brendon Buchard shares that the most successful people know the answers to certain fundamental questions: Who am I? What do I value? What are my strengths & weaknesses? What’s the stuff that really matters? Why is money really important to? Money is a “means to an end.” What is your end? I will leave you with an exercise that I found helpful in bringing clarity to who I’m focused on becoming. In Episode 20 I ask athletes to imagine that ESPN was doing a “30 for 30” special on their life. For entrepreneurs, imagine it was a Forbes documentary, what story would they tell? What type of spouse were you? Parent, Friend, Teammate, Boss. Who were you in social settings with strangers? What defines the way you played the game or did business? How will you be remembered? Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

If you’re trying to expand and preserve your wealth, then you probably wondering: Who can I trust with my money? How can I make sure that fees don’t wipe my profits? What type of professional should I work with? How can I as close to guarantee a return on my investment? …and a lot more. What’s worse is the varying degrees of advice you’ll receive when you go out seeking those answers. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, David Bryne knows how to navigate the often “dark” space of finance. David’s company, Bright Lights LLC, was founded in response to the statistics, articles, documentaries, and profiles of athletes cheated out of their money. On this episode of Athlete CEO David gets into the dirty side of finance with the hops of preparing and protecting you. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: What David is seeing in the pro-sports financial arena When calculating returns on your investments: what to look for so that you don’t get ripped off Fees on top of fees The difference between a “broker” and an “investment advisor” (and a helpful resource) Business Managers: what David thinks and how you should handle them The #1 thing to look for when it comes to hiring a business manager or agent Quotes “Finance is complicated for a reason: so people can make money telling you “this isn’t that complicated””. – David Bryne Resources: David’s Business: Bright Lights LLC David on Twitter Email David: david [at] brightlightsllc [dot] com Chase Carlson From Episode 007 Broker Check Finra Books Mentioned (Amazon links): The Big Short Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Taylor Holiday knows business. After avoiding law school (which he calls a stroke of luck) he lived the glorified garage to glory story. Power Balance grew to over 100 employees and a $60 million valuation. Today, as the managing partner of Common Thread Collective, Taylor’s team empowers eCommerce companies to reach new levels. On the show, Taylor talks about three of the hottest topics on professional athletes and business persons minds: Startups & venture capital Balancing life & work Influencer marketing & networking Some highlights from today’s episode: The strike of luck that kept Taylor from attending law school and ended up with him founding a company How Taylor took Power Balance from 3 people in a garage, to a $60 million dollar company (and Kobe Bryant wearing their gear) The secret sauce behind the success of Common Thread Collective Balance: Is it a real thing? Taylor shares how he manages business, family, and health. What marketing strategy is more powerful? Influencers? Or actual users of the product? Should athletes reach out to brands they want to work with directly? The most powerful platforms for influencers How to get the attention of any brand or business you’d like to work with The investments that have been most impactful for Taylor   Quotes “The best influencers are actually power users of the product more than they are famous people.” – Taylor Holiday “If you’re an influencer, follow the advertising dollars and spend your time there.” – Taylor Holiday If you really like the product you’re promoting, it’s going to be more meaningful.” “Audit the things you’re deeply passionate about and figure out a way to tell people about it.” – Taylor Holiday “The relationships with influencers and brands that work best are the ones that are connected to your true passion.”  – Taylor Holiday   Resources: Power Balance Common Thread Collective Lean Luck 2plm Crunchbase Ryan Nece from Episode 16 How I Built This   Books Mentioned (Amazon links): The Hard Thing About Hard Things Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Being “healthy” has taken on a definition these days that’s typically associated with “physical attractiveness” – which can deter people from ever getting started. Enter David Freeman. He has a completely different view on words like “health”, “wellness”, and “alpha”. After attending the University of Richmond on a football scholarship David played for teams in Denmark and France before being drafted to the All-American Football League (AAFL). Before kickoff, the AAFL postponed its launch which triggered a switch in careers. That’s when David turned to personal training. These days David inspires his clients and community to transform their outlook on fitness and make lifelong changes to improve their health. A couple of things to listen for in this episode:  The leadership lessons David learned being a captain of a winning team (and what happened during their first losing season) The crazy story of David getting turned down his first interview to be a personal trainer The call David got on his honeymoon that changed his career A powerful exercise that holds you accountable (and practically guarantees your success) How “healthy” has taken on a completely different (and wrong) definition David’s advice for entrepreneurs to stay healthy What it means to be “alpha” in the modern day How David approaches leadership A new way to look at “ROI” Applying the “Love Languages” framework to working with people Quotes “Mind right. Body right.” – David Freeman “You have to have a winning mentality regardless of the outcome.” – David Freeman “You need to have clear objectives of what you’re trying to accomplish.” – David Freeman Resources: Alpha Training Lifetime Fitness Lifestyle Family Fitness University of Richmond Chasing Excellence Podcast Books David Mentioned (Amazon links): The 5 Love Languages Strengths Finder Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Andre Wadsworth is a former 3rd Overall NFL pick, making his professional debut in 1998 with the Arizona Cardinals. After 3 years in the league, Andre began shifting his attention towards being of influence to his family and community. Starting one of the fastest growing churches in America, 6 car dealerships, and many business and franchise-plays later, he’s steadily developing the culture and people he can reach with his earned influence. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: The impact Andre’s first year as a professional player made on his personal life Andre’s (surprising) advice to young athletes Who to trust (and how to avoid getting ripped-off as a pro athlete) How Andre lost money as a pro athlete (and what he should’ve done instead) The problem with many celebrities and athletes that develop platforms face How Andre leveraged a pro-sports career into an entrepreneurial success story Andre’s advice for raising a family as a busy athlete or business person Quotes “Your name is important.” – Andre Wadsworth “Don’t be scared to fail.” – Andre Wadsworth “You can make good decisions and still lose money.” – Andre Wadsworth “It’s a necessity of life to give back.” – Andre Wadsworth Resources: Like Andre on Facebook Creamistry Impact Church Uninterrupted Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

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Today I sit down with Kyle Mauch, founder of Athletes Brand. As a former professional athlete, Kyle has transitioned to starting not one, but four different companies – with a life vision to help 1,000 athletes create a legacy beyond the game. Kyle has become a close personal friend of mine that’s not only shaped the way I think about business but life in general. I can’t wait for you to hear this laid-back conversation packed with the knowledge and wisdom that Kyle brought. Some highlights from today’s show: How to find out what you care about What “relevant value” is and how it can help you avoid a post-career identity crisis A powerful question you can ask yourself to define your legacy How to create significant brand-value The eye-opening moment that changed Kyle’s trajectory as an athlete The storytelling process that Kyle leverages in his businesses to develop brands What it’s like to work with Kyle The downside of saying “yes” to every opportunity that comes your way Kyle’s morning routine Why you don’t need to be a non-profit (and when you should be) The biggest investment Kyle’s made to date Quotes “Most people don’t understand their own story. You don’t realize it until somebody starts telling you about yourself.” – Kyle Mauch “What can you do to use your platform before it’s gone to create your brand or legacy?” – Kyle Mauch “You can make a much bigger impact by focusing on one thing you’re really good at rather than trying to distribute money all over the place.” – Kyle Mauch “Every athlete has the opportunity to make World-change with just their career.”- Kyle Mauch “If you can spend ten years and impact one life, that’s a success.”- Kyle Mauch “Don’t try to implement everybody’s opinion.”- Kyle Mauch “Don’t try to fix the wheel, go out there and study the wheel.”- Kyle Mauch “You have to have a purpose that’s bigger than your product.”- Kyle Mauch “Don’t think failing is OK, but learn from every failure.”- Kyle Mauch “One of the best ways to get creative juices going is to flip something over.”- Kyle Mauch Resources Mentioned: Reach out to Kyle here. Kyle on Instagram AJ from Lumberland.Co – Episode 9 Athlete’s Brand Refined Craft Campfire Mastermind Books Kyle Mentioned (amazon links): Shoe Dog – Phil Knight Warren Buffet Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Entrepreneurs and high-performers are always looking for opportunities worth their time and money. For some, you’ll experiment with investing in businesses, and for others, you may start your own. On today’s episode we chat with Ryan Mandley, co-founder of Gallon Gear, who’s company mission is to help the World drink more water. … And that’s just his side-hustle. Ryan is also a leading real estate expert with more than a decade of experience. He’s seen the highs and lows in the housing market during his career, and has insights to offer you whether you’re an agent or an investor. During this interview, we talk about: How Ryan created Gallon Gear (and how it’s changed from prototype to shipped product) The ups and downs of physical products Amazon problems Where Ryan has seen the most success selling online What it’s like running ads for physical products on Facebook and Instagram Are we headed towards a 2008-like real estate crash? What to look for in a bank when you’re purchasing a home (especially your first one) Quotes “As soon as you think you have something figured out, something could change, and then you have to reinvent yourself.” – Ryan Mandley Resources Mentioned: Gallon Gear On Instagram Ryan Mandley On Instagram Ryan Mandley On YouTube Eric Cressey – Episode 5 Thin Blue Line Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

For a lot of former athletes, entrepreneurship is a natural – but extremely risky alternative. The likelihood of success in business is similar to the odds of making it to the professional level of a sport. While that would deter most, today’s guest has turned a quirky idea into a thriving online business. A.J. Wnukowski the founder and CEO of Lumberlend Co., “The Home of the Original Bat Mug.” You may have seen his bat-derived product in the hands of professional baseball players or social media influencers. What started with just 16 orders and little demand has become a favorite gift for baseball fans – often creating a 3-4 week delay on this U.S.-based, handcrafted product. Athletes and entrepreneurs alike will appreciate today’s episode and A.J.’s hustle. Listen in on A.J.’s journey from injured athlete to business owner of one of the fast growing companies in the sports industry. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: How a mug prototype sparked the fire that became Lumberlend.co (and how AJ got the company off the ground) The most difficult part of making a physical product How Lumberlend went from 16 mugs sold in the first month, to selling 3,000 units a month Hiring friends and family. Should you do it? Or should you avoid it? How Lumberlend grew as an online-only product How a locker room conversation turned into a seven figure business (and what were the keys to success along the way) How AJ stepped into his role as a CEO and business owner Advice for those considering entrepreneurship as a life path The podcasts AJ listens to The biggest mistakes AJ has made (and how it has led to success) Who AJ accredits to shaping his life What advice AJ would give to athletes transitioning into business The NUMBER 1 thing AJ accredits for his success What investment has given AJ the highest ROI Quotes “I don’t like playing defense, that’s not a good place to be.” – A.J. Wnukowski “For somebody who wants to be an entrepreneur, There comes a point where you’ve done enough reading and you have to go out and test it.” – A.J. Wnukowski “You learn a lot about yourself when the business is growing and not growing.” – A.J. Wnukowski “Projections are great, goals are great, but for me, I’m more of a day-to-day, make-it-better type of guy.” – A.J. Wnukowski Resources Mentioned: Lumberlend Mugs ThomasNet Eric Cressey (from Episode 5) Tim Ferriss Gary Vaynerchuck Books AJ Mentioned (Amazon links): 4-Hour Workweek The ONE Thing Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

On today’s show, I sit down with the infamous “Athlete Investment Fraud” attorney, Chase Carlson. Chase’s practice is focused on investment fraud litigation and has represented investors across the country in disputes with their financial advisors, investment advisors, brokerage and wealth management firms. Chase has brought claims against almost every major Wall Street firm, including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Raymond James, Ameriprise, Credit Suisse, and BNY Mellon. A significant portion of his practice is dedicated to representing professional athletes and entertainers who are victims of investment fraud or mismanagement. His clients have included athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, one of the most successful pop & hip-hop music producers of all time, and one of the largest lottery winners in the history of the United States. He has previously worked for Global Capital Advisors, a broker-dealer, and for ASG Capital and Kovack Advisors, both of which are registered investment advisors. He also founded Blueprint Family Office, Inc., a registered investment advisor that formerly provided financial advice to several professional athletes. Chase has previously held Series 7 and Series 65 securities licenses. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: Getting interviewed on 60 Minutes Why trust doesn’t always equal success when it comes to financial investments (and what Chase looks for as red flags) Designations: What to look for (and if you should even look for them at all) What the relationship should look like between agents, financial advisors, and athletes Are business managers necessary? What has the best track record for investments: Private or Public How professional athletes and investors should vet their investments Bitcoin and Marijuana – are these (and other new, “hot” investments) worth it? Should players have an ongoing relationship with a lawyer? Chase’s advice for the athlete transitioning into the business World Quotes “Research somebody, even if they look good on paper.” – Chase Carlson “Investing in private deals makes it hard to hit a homerun” – Chase Carlson “Build enough safe investments to cover you for the rest of your life.” – Chase Carlson “If you’re a player, don’t sell your future income. Live within your means.” – Chase Carlson Resources Mentioned: Chase On Twitter Chase’s Website Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Eric Cressey is a long-timer personal friend and the President and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities located in Hudson, MA, and Jupiter, FL. Eric is considered the leading expert in the strength and conditioning industry for professional athletes – specifically baseball players. Every off season the top baseball players and pitchers travel to Jupiter, FL to have the opportunity to train with Eric. As a testament to the type of Eric work does specifically with baseball players – he trained both Cy Young Winners in 2017, As an accomplished author, Cressey has authored over 500 articles, published five books, and co-created four DVD sets that have been sold in over 60 countries around the world. Eric has been an invited guest speaker in six countries and over 20 U.S. states He serves on the advisory boards for both the IYCA and Precision Nutrition, and is a baseball consultant to New Balance. In the business world, Eric has worked with several start-up companies as both an angel investor and advisor. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: How Eric caught the “strength and conditioning bug” Why being an outlier in baseball forced Eric to become obsessed with the sport How Eric became the go-to guy for high-performance training for athletes and professional pitchers The leverage that family-life has given Eric in his career Eric’s “saying no” thought process (and examples of him saying “no” to business deals that distract him from his goals) The difficulties of running a training facility (and how it’s similar to other businesses) The crazy story behind a failed angel investment Eric made (and how the money was blown!) How Eric’s best investment happened in the financial crisis (and helped create his legacy) Advice for soon-to-be-drafted athletes Where players are costing themselves in the on and off-season with how they handle (or don’t handle) training The advice Eric HATES when it comes to staying in shape when the season is over (and what he recommends you do) Why Eric has to coach his baseball players to properly hold their babies Advice for 35-55 year old entrepreneurs who are limited on time and facing obstacles as they age The mentors that helped shape Eric’s career and life trajectory Quotes “If you want to build a business, solve a problem.” – Randy Hetrick “You’re always going to get a lot more done if you meet people in the middle.” Eric Cressey “You always have to be better at saying no than saying yes.” – Eric Cressey “The only things I’m going to invest in is myself and things I know well.” – Eric Cressey “If you have a surgery in minor league baseball it cuts your chances of making it to the big leagues in half.” – Eric Cressey “They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Eric Cressey “Family. Work. Sleep. Fitness. Friends. Pick three.” Cheryl Samberg “You can’t be everything to everybody.” – Eric Cressey “It’s always good to have someone that you feel is rowing in the same direction as you.” – Eric Cressey “The idea of following your passion is garbage” – Eric Cressey “You don’t want to follow your passion you want to build substantial career capital.” – Eric Cressey “Sometimes the players that fail become the best coaches.” – Eric Cressey “You make your money on the field. That’s the absolute truth.” – Eric Cressey Resources Mentioned: Eric’s YouTube Channel Must Try Mobility Drills Eric’s Site Eric On Facebook Eric On Twitter Eric On Instagram TRX Training Tim Ferriss – The Tim Ferriss Show New Balance Hibbett Sports Cheryl Samberg 35 lb. Kettle Bell Rowing Machine Books Eric Mentioned (Amazon links): The Captain’s Class Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

  My guest today is Allen Gannett, founder and CEO of TrackMaven and author of The Creative Curve.  TrackMaven is a marketing analytics firm whose clients have included Microsoft, Marriott, Saks Fifth Ave, Home Depot, Aetna, Honda, and GE. He has been on the "30 Under 30" lists for both Inc. and Forbes. His new book, The Creative Curve: How to Develop the Right Idea, at the Right Time is all about overturning the mythology around creative genius, and reveals the science and secrets behind achieving breakout commercial success in any field.  Allen lives in DC, but he was down in Atlanta to give a Tedx Talk at Georgia Tech so we were able to meet up to do a short podcast.  To follow Allen, visit Allen.xyz To purchase the book, visit TheCreativeCurve.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

It’s with great pleasure that we bring on Fred Claire, former General Manager and Executive Vice-President of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Most notably, Fred orchestrated the 1988 World Series Championship team. He continued his historic run through June of 1998. While Fred (or Mr. Claire as some call him) admits to not having the skill to play baseball, his love for the sport grew into a position – and a 30-year career with the Dodgers. Since then, he’s maintained an active schedule as a columnist and analyst for MLB.com. He also has served as an instructor at the University of Southern California and as a consultant to companies involved in sports. Fred serves on the advisory board for the Sports Management graduate program at California State University, Long Beach and is a lecturer in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Social Services at California Institute of Technology. Fred is a member of the board of directors of the Rose Bowl Operating Company and is also holds board of director positions for the Special Olympics of Southern California; the Los Angeles Sports Council; and Life Skills FORE Pasadena Youth, Inc. Fred is the co-founder of Scoutables, which is revolutionizing the way professional sports organizations manage financial risk around the most valuable financial assets. But what may be more impressive than the numerous business and leadership success Fred has achieved over the years is his recent battle with cancer. At City Of Hope Fred has 28 lymph nodes and nerve endings in his jaw bone removed through surgery followed by 33 radiation treatments and seven rounds of chemotherapy. Fred came out the other side with a new appreciation for the teamwork that it takes to treat cancer, and in Fred-fashion has turned his focus to raising awareness and funds for City Of Hope through the Fred Claire Celebrity Golf Classic. A couple things to listen for in this episode: A controversial decision Fred had to make in the 80’s How the strike of 1994 and a World Series loss changed the MLB What clubhouses, players, and free-agents should think about when it comes to joining a team How his love for the sport (but lack of skill) helped Fred shape a career in the Major League The secret to the Dodgers success If you’re at the end of your athletic career: what you should be thinking about and be doing The one thing you should be thinking about in your sports career A new technology that’s quickly revolutionizing the way sports organizations manage their financial risk Quotes “One game could make a difference.” – Fred Claire “The only thing I wanted to do was do the job I was assigned to do to the best of my ability.” – Fred Claire “The fundamentals of teamwork are the same ingredient in any successful business.” – Fred Claire “The most important aspect you have in business is your integrity.” – Fred Claire “Enjoy every moment, because it will be gone in the blink of an eye.” – Fred Claire “There’s an advantage when the spotlight is on you.” – Fred Claire “When the phone rings. We answer the phone.” – Fred Claire “As our world changes, some of the fundamentals get lost.” – Fred Claire Resources Mentioned: The Los Angeles Dodgers City of Hope USC The Fred Claire Golf Classic Fred’s Company – Scoutables  Books Fred Mentioned (Amazon links): Good To Great Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

We are still in party mode this week as we prepare to take a road trip to the Philly Soul Picnic this weekend. While we continue to glean the sweet nectar of life, please enjoy this encore launch of the petal episode. Like a Petal is a smaller portion of a whole flower, the Petal episode is a prelude / smaller episode to the upcoming WHOLE episode! Enjoy! Thanks for listening, if you missed any of the Hummingbird Effect podcast episodes listen again at anytime at:  Listen on iTunes Listen on  Google Play Listen on Stitcher Find Philly Soul Picnic event details at  http://www.funkypeopleonline.com/event/phillysoulpicnic062418/   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-hummingbird-effect/message

In this episode, my good friend and former teammate, Aaron Klusman, talks career, investing, and upcoming market trends. After becoming an All-American as a Freshmen at ASU, Aaron Klusman went on to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. Following a successful career as an athlete, Aaron has turned his attention to investing in sectors like food and beverage, retail, private education, real estate, and most recently – film. Aaron has a sharp eye for current and upcoming trends that will shape the way our society functions and performs over the coming years. Aaron is a Dad, investor, and pursuer of things he loves. A couple things to listen for in this episode: Aaron’s love for business and branding (and experiences that have shaped his career) How one of Aaron’s first businesses sparked while in college The hurdles in the retail business that Aaron overcame (and his advice from experience in his clothing line) What Aaron’s transition from minor league baseball player to entrepreneur taught him about life A simple mindset that you can apply to business that help you live your dream lifestyle What to do if you’re invested in the real estate market and it crashes Aaron’s no-nonsense advice to athletes who haven’t invested (and how to get started) Why being second-to-market can be a wise strategy if you’re investing in new companies The strategy Aaron learned from Warren Buffet for finding companies to confidently invest in What Starbucks, Instagram, and other big-name companies are trying to figure out (that you should too) How Aaron would treat his career while he’s playing a sport, so that he’s seen as an attractive investor How to stay true to yourself while growing your career and creating your legacy What “big loss” Aaron experienced in his investment career (that you can learn from so that you don’t bleed cash) What you can learn from the Starbucks business model when it comes to investing What Aaron see’s happening in the education space in the coming years (and how it affects the workforce for coming generations) The questions you should ask yourself daily if you want to be a successful athlete, business person, or family man/woman How Aaron continues his self-development Why validation can lead you astray in your business, family, and career Quotes “The environment is worth more than the paycheck” – Aaron Klusman “The things that are the sexiest tend to be things you want to invest in that you shouldn’t” – Aaron Klusman “The creation of content is the new frontier.” – Aaron Klusman “Starting to look at yourself as a brand is a key step.” – Aaron Klusman “Each thing that you put your name into further defines your brand.” – Aaron Klusman “Fail cheap. Fail fast. Fail often.” – Aaron Klusman “Don’t go all in and burn through a career’s worth of cash.” – Aaron Klusman “Sometimes you just can’t learn it enough until you invest in it.” – Aaron Klusman “Everyone is in a real-time narrative. No one is a one-time failure.” – Aaron Klusman “Failure is not final.” – Aaron Klusman “You have to put yourself in positions to make small bets and miss a little bit…” – Aaron Klusman “If you don’t invest in yourself, you’re a depreciating asset” – Aaron Klusman “You can be the best in your space and the World forgets about you.” – Aaron Klusman “The best investment is in yourself.” – Warren Buffett “Think of failures as investments of learning.” – Aaron Klusman Resources Mentioned: Warren Buffett Uninterrupted The Players Tribune Hershey Chocolate Company Tim Ferriss Pocket App NPR Podcasts How I Built This Books Aaron Mentioned (Amazon links): The Bible Today Matters   The Compound Effect Mastery Apprenticeship Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

    My guest today is my new friend Megan May. She's a bodybuilder turned CrossFit influencer, a huge proponent of the Ketogenic Diet, she was on the last season of American Ninja Warrior, and on top of that she is the mother of a beautiful baby boy. If you're looking for an example of what it looks like to be a badass momma, look no further. She was one of the original trainers of the very first original CrossFit box in Miami. In 2012, she moved to New York City to be the manager of Reebok CrossFit 5th Ave, and in 2016 she moved to Dubai to help open and manage their CrossFit Gold Box. On this episode we talked about her fitness and training journey, her experience of being on a Ketogenic Diet for the past three years, and the natural, in-home birth of her son. Follow her on Instagram: @Meganator26 and check out her website MeganMay.net Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

When Scott Donnell blew his ACL playing tennis, he thought it was all over. As an All-American at Willamette University, tennis was Scott’s ticket to a potential career with a sustainable cash flow. After finding the Acton School of Business and many 100-hour weeks, Scott launched a business in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis aimed at helping schools fundraise more than ever before while teaching students leadership skills. Fast-forward to today, Scott’s company – Apex Leadership Co. – has helped raise more than $50 million for 2300 schools in 26 states, ultimately, serving over 2 million students. In 2017, Apex was awarded the #1 Ranked Franchise in their category by Entrepreneur. A couple things to listen for in this episode: Why common fundraising methods for non-profits are faulty (and a better approach with more upside) Why event-based fundraising has exploded and helped Scott create a multi-million dollar business How a $1 million lawsuit (that happened a week after launching) almost put Apex under (and the 73 year old lawyer who saved the day) Scott’s advice for navigating business deals when you’re just getting started What bad traits in business relationships to look for so that you don’t lose your investment capital How Scott creates a win-win with his franchise business model that results in long-term royalties and lucrative investment opportunities Why even the most popular names might not carry the weight of a franchise investment Where to start with business and investments (whether you’re an athlete or just curious about building your wealth) The tried and true piece of wisdom that makes or breaks your long-term wealth The controversial (but best) piece of advice Scott ever received about building wealth Why you have to eat, sleep, and breath your business when you’re first getting started The million dollar question: what’s the most important piece to growing a successful business? The mindset you must have if you’re looking to bring on people in your business The core steps to creating a self-managing company The boring and unsexy book that’s been a huge part of Scott’s business success Scott’s ambitious goals in business The advice Scott would give to a smart, driven athlete, who’s transition from closing out their career to jumping into the business world Quotes “Our society takes money away from those who need it the most and puts it in the pockets of those who might not be not adding much good to society.” “In business you have to have grit and perseverance to never give up.” “The best people are always one step ahead and going the extra mile. Finding the things they can do to serve.” “The key to wealth is just spending less than you make.” “Don’t ever be afraid to have money burning a hole in your pocket for awhile.” “Bringing on people is an investment, not an expense.” “My goal by bringing someone on is that they’re going to set me free by doing something better than me.” “There’s a lot of things I can do that somebody else can easily do just as good, if not better than me.” Resources Mentioned: Apex Leadership Co. DISC Personality Assessment Tim Ferriss Acton School Of Business How I Built This Books Scott Mentioned (amazon links): Tools Of Titans No-Nonsense Management Work Rules Traction  Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

Welcome to the first episode of the Athlete CEO Podcast! I’m your host Erik Averill from AWM Capital. On this episode, I’m joined by my brother and business partner, Brandon Averill. The Athlete CEO podcast brings you real success stories and insights from startup founders to world class investors, digital media experts to athletes, about how to build a successful business, become an attractive investor, and leverage your success to make an impact. Whether you are a professional athlete wanting to carry your success into the business world or the entrepreneur trying to break through the next ceiling, we dig deep to find the tools, tactics, and tricks that you can use to reach the level of success you want to achieve. Our goal with this show is simple: Bring you world class interviews with some of the brightest and most successful entrepreneurs, athletes, and business minds today, sharing actionable insight on how to get more out of your business, finances, and life. In this episode, you will discover: What fuels the burning passion behind Athlete CEO What to expect when you listen or watch the show Exactly why listening will be a profitable INVESTMENT of your time Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or just looking to hear from some crazy successful guests, this podcast is for you.   Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

  My guests today are Ayaz & Zeenat Momin.  Ayaz is the founder, lead designer, and brains behind Threads and Beams, an Atlanta based company that creates high quality custom shoes, bags, & accessories. They donate 50% of their profits towards community enrichment in Atlanta & abroad. Zeenat is a traveling Registered Nurse, a Certified Personal Trainer & Nutrition Specialist, and a featured coach on the app FitRadio. During our conversation they shared how they met, Zee shared her fitness & health journey, & Ayaz shared the story and meaning behind Threads and Beams. Make sure you follow: @ThreadsAndBeams & @ZeeTrainMe on Instagram To shop with Threads & Beams visit ThreadsAndBeams.com To work with Zee or attend her events, check out ZeeTrainMe.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  On March 29th, 2017, my friend Graham sent me a text that said "Hey you wanna meet up after work one day and be on my podcast? (No pressure)" I hadn't seen Graham in a long time and I didn't know what I wanted to talk about... but I thought, "What the hell?" This will be fun. I had never been on a podcast before. Graham moved to Chicago a few months later and announced that he was discontinuing the podcast. He uploaded one final episode explaining why he was ending it, and my episode never saw the light of day. A couple of months ago, I told him how much this podcast had an impact on me, and how it really did inspire me to start my own. I asked him if it was cool if I released this podcast, and said he would send me the files. On this episode we talked about our experiences with psychedelic mushrooms, why traveling is so important, my experiences of living as an Au Pair in Spain and Italy, and why Tomorrowland is the best music festival of all time. At the time I had no idea how many people would listen to this, so this is possibly the most unfiltered I have ever been. Hope you all enjoy it. Here's to the next 100 uploads. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Zander Yost. He's a Cryptocurrency Investor, Athlete, Entrepreneur, & Musician. Zander and I have been friends since we were 10 years old. He was an all star football player in high school, and he got recruited to play at the Naval Academy and then Georgia Southern. Last year, he quit his job that was paying him 6 figures a year to start a hedge fund centered around the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. If you want to hear his full story you can go back to Episode 66. Since our last episode in December of 2017, it seems like a lot of the buzz and hype surrounding bitcoin and cryptocurrency has been dwindling. Recently, Zander been getting a lot of questions about what to do and what the future holds for crypto, and he wanted to come back on the show to talk about what's been going on.  On this episode we talked about the future of cryptocurrency and why it isn't going away, what caused bitcoin to crash last year, and the practical implementations of cryptocurrency in our society. Make sure you follow Zander on Instagram: @ZanderYost  He posts amazing covers of his favorite songs, go check it out. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Austin Distel, CMO of Proof. Last time I had Austin on the show was Episode 15, where he shared his story, his upbringing, and what he was working on. A LOT has happened in the past 9 months, and most notably, he moved from Annapolis, Maryland to Silicon Valley with his company, Proof. On this episode, he shared the story of how they went through the famous seed accelerator, Y Combinator earlier this year. This 3 month process culminates in Demo Day, when the startups present their companies to a carefully selected, invite-only audience. On this episode, he shared the story of how they reached their funding goal just 72 hours after their 2 minute pitch on demo day.  This was a value packed episode for sure. If you're into entrepreneurship, technology, or startups, you're gonna love this episode.  Make sure you follow Austin on Instagram & Facebook   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Umama Kibria (@smallandstrong.fit) She's a fitness & lifestyle influencer, gym hopper, social media growth hacker, tech evangelist, event guru, and master connector. On Instagram, she's amassed a following of over 110,000 raving fans by being completely transparent in everything she does. She shares her life with her audience and constantly interacts with her community.  She also runs Sass Brands which is an agency that develops social media strategies for health and fitness brands. On this episode we covered her transformation, dealing with unsupportive family members, how to grow your instagram following organically, and whether you should pour your milk or cereal first (you might be surprised). If you want to workout with Umama and I this week: We will be at TurnTable Yoga on Tuesday, April 17 + Umama is hosting SWEAT WITH ATL on Sunday, April 22 at HX Fitness, so come join us for an awesome HIIT workout. Tickets are only $10!! Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My special guest today is Andrew Ree. He's been practicing law for over 25 years, and is the founder of Ree Law, where he represents large corporations, celebrities, television personalities, and athletes. For the past 15 years he has represented Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, 2006 Super Bowl MVP and 2012 Dancing with the Stars Champion, Hines Ward. During our conversation we talked about his upbringing as a child of Korean immigrants, how he got his start in his field, working with Hines, and much more. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Laura Esposito. Laura is an artist, designer, painter, & entrepreneur. After she graduated from the University of Georgia, she got herself a big girl job in corporate America. After a while she decided the corporate life was not for her, and she dove into the world of self-employment. She started this journey with Charlie Woods, which is a designer coffee mug company. Now she is focusing on her design studio, LE Design.  I enjoyed talking to her about her creative process, dealing with imposter syndrome, how she approaches the task of making money from her art, and much more. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @LEDesign.Studio and check out her Website: LEDesign.studio to purchase her custom artwork. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House Also a big thank you to Jeff Buchweitz for his guest appearance. You can reach Jeff at jeff.buchweitz@sheltermortgage.com If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guests today are Alex Guthrie & Conner Peterson. If you want to go back and hear their stories individually you can go check out Episodes 13, 22, and 61, but in case you didn't know, Conner is a Ninja Warrior, Skydiver, Rock Climber, OCR Elite Athlete, Skateboarder, Snowboarder, & Personal Trainer, and Alex is a professional musician, photographer, & videographer. On this episode we talked about some of the amazing shows and opportunities that Alex has had over the past year, & Conner fell 55 feet from the top of a rock climbing wall (and didn't die). We recorded this on Facebook Live, so we got to have some great audience interaction. You can watch it HERE. Make sure you follow Conner: @Stoked.Ninja & Alex: @AlexGuthrie Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My very special guest today is Casey Neistat. He's one of the most popular creators on YouTube, he's a filmmaker, a vlogger, and co-founder of the multimedia company Beme. He's one of my biggest creative inspirations, and this week I ran into him at the airport! He had a little bit of time before his flight, and he agreed to record a short podcast right there in the terminal! I couldn't believe it. Recently,  Beme was shut down, his YouTube channel hasn't had an upload in almost 3 weeks, and he has started uploading on other platforms. So of course I took the opportunity to ask him about all of that and more. Make sure you subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter and IG @CaseyNeistat   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Mallory Hope Schwartz from Hopefully Plated. She's a Concierge Nutritional Planner, fitness instructor, & Instagram influencer. Her company, Hopefully Plated, guides her clients toward a healthier lifestyle by making their lives easier. Saving them time and energy by offering meal prepping services from start to finish: from generating recipes, to planning, to grocery shopping, to cooking and delivering all natural, locally supported meals -- straight to your door. We had a really fun conversation about nutrition, how everyone has different needs, achieving your fitness goals, & some fun tips and tricks to living a healthier lifestyle. Make sure you follow her on Instagram: @MalloryHopes and visit her website: HopefullyPlated.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Shannon McKenna. She's an international professional aerial acrobat, coach, circus performer, host of the upcoming Artist Athlete Podcast, and author of the e-manual, Alignment Upside Down: A Practical Manual For Hanging Upside Down.  She's trained with coaches from Montreal to Berlin to Guadalajara. She teaches workshops and classes to all ages and abilities in over 20 states from Circus Smirkus in Vermont all the way to the legendary San Francisco Circus Center in California. Make sure you follow her on Instagram: @the_Artist_Athlete CLICK HERE to purchase the e-manual: Alignment Upside Down: A Practical Manual For Hanging Upside Down Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is my amazing friend Stefanie Jewett. She's the founder and CEO of Activvely mobile app, which is basically like Tinder for platonic fitness buddies. After getting losing her job at CNN, she decided to go full force with her business plan, and hasn't looked back since. In this episode, we talked about her journey, her ups and downs, what she's learned along the way, and what it's like to be a woman in tech. Recently, Activvely has been throwing amazing events on Tuesday nights all over Atlanta called TurnTable Yoga. It's an absolute blast, and if you live in Atlanta, you gotta come out next tuesday for the final TurnTable Yoga of the season at Monday Night Garage. It's gonna be a blast, and I'll be there! Make sure you follow Stefanie on IG: @Stef_Juju & also follow @Activvely for updates and some fun fitspo. DOWNLOAD ACTIVVELY Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is my amazing friend, Owen Lutz! Owen is one of the happiest and funniest guys I know, and over the past few years I have seen him develop into an extremely successful entrepreneur, digital marketer, motivational speaker, an awesome husband, and so much more. This is Owen's third time on the podcast, so you can check out Episode 10 & Episode 42 to hear more about his story. If you follow me on Facebook, you could have actually watched this one live since we did a Facebook live during the whole thing.  We talked about all kinds of stuff including how to be happier, successful email marketing tactics, gun control, aliens, and much more. Make sure you follow him on Facebook Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud This episode is brought to you by: For all of your real estate needs visit BrookeWatson.House If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Ryan Helms, the founder of Grit & Hustle. Last November he raised over $13,000 on Kickstarter to launch a tool called the Side Hustle Journal that gives 9 to 5'ers a system to turn their business idea into reality no matter how busy they are. After a spontaneous trip to Africa he realized he needed to get his shit together and create a system so that he could have the freedom to take more trips and experience more out of life. He created a rough draft of what would eventually become the Side Hustle Journal, and he was able to pay off $35,000 in debt in 6 months by simply executing on his business plan. Now the Side Hustle Journal has helped hundreds of other aspiring side hustlers to do the same. He's sharing those stories through the Hustle to Freedom Podcast that is launching March 26, 2018.  Check out gritandhustle.co to grab your copy of the Side Hustle Journal! Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Jessica Valor. She's a Psychic Medium, Intuitive Soul Coach, Quantum Healer, MUSE, Author and Inspirational Speaker. I can't explain EXACTLY what all of that means, but she helps people get into alignment with their life and their business. On this episode we talked about her near death experience, her views on psychedelic drugs, what she thinks happens before we're born and after we die, and all kinds of other fun stuff. It was very fascinating to hear her life story and thoughts on the world. We found a lot of common ground during our discussion, and I had an amazing time talking with her. Make sure you check out her website and follow her on facebook   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is my friend Avery Ford. He's a coach and consultant that helps entrepreneurs & coaches build thriving businesses authentically instead of using sleazy or spammy techniques. He also has a creative agency that helps his clients with web design and branding. He built and sold a commercial cleaning company at the age of 22; then worked in the film and television industry alongside Oprah Winfrey and Viola Davis. Now he is mentoring coaches and entrepreneurs around the world. On this episode, we talked about his journey and story of dealing with Strabismus, a condition that caused him to have a wandering and blind left eye. It's a super inspiring story of what happens when you put yourself out there and turn your "Weaknesses" into Strengths. Make sure you follow Avery on social media and be sure to check out his beautiful website, averyford.com for more details. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Chaitin Maycott. Chaitin is an entrepreneur and founder of a few businesses. His current projects include a physical product called EcoClaw, Results Magnet which is a digital marketing agency, and Intuitive Earnings which helps people navigate one of the trickiest and newest segments in investing today, cryptocurrency. Chaitin and I got together to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, and of course we dove deep into our perspectives and opinions on psychology in business and life. This podcast was all over the place as far as subject matter, but it was a really fun and hilarious episode. I had a great time getting to know Chaitin. Make sure to follow him on LinkedIn and Facebook.   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is the one and only Tommy Breedlove. Tommy's mission in life is to help individuals, leaders and organizations increase their positive impact on the world while gaining meaning and attaining financial success. He's doing that with the Choose Goodness Movement. During this episode, Tommy shared his rags to riches story of how he went from prison to a lucrative international financial consulting career.  At the age of 36, he had achieved massive financial success and prestige, but he felt totally unfulfilled he had lost all meaning and hope in his life. He made the decision to walk away at the top of his professional career to start the Choose Goodness Movement. His goal is to use his vast personal and professional experiences to help individuals, leaders and businesses discover their brilliance, achieve meaning, and ensure financial success. Tommy and I met up at his home in downtown Atlanta to talk about his story, how to create meaning in life, and much more. I want to thank Tommy again for being on the show, and spending his time with me. Make sure you check out TommyBreedlove.com to connect with him. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Mexican actress, host, producer, and director, Verónica Macías. Verónica has been in showbiz for over 25 years, and she is very well known in Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries. In the late 90's, she was the star of the hit candid camera show, "El Balcon de Verónica."  As a college student, she was given an assignment that changed her life forever. It's an amazing story of what can happen if you put yourself out there, and follow your heart. She also shared her struggles in the early days of her career, and how she came up with the segment that eventually became her breakout show. I had a lovely time getting to know Verónica, and it was an honor to sit with her to hear her story. Make sure to follow her on Instagram: @VeroMaciasTV and Twitter: @VeroMaciasTV Mi invitada de hoy es una Actriz mexicana, Presentadora, Productora y Directora de Televisión, su nombre es Verónica Macías. Verónica ha estado en el medio artístico durante más de 25 años, y es una figura reconocida en México y en varios países de habla hispana. A finales de los años 90´s, ella era la estrella del famoso Show de cámara escondida "El Balcón de Verónica". Cuando era estudiante de la Universidad, le asignaron una tarea que cambió su vida para siempre. Es una historia impresionante de lo que puede pasar si te arriesgas y sigues a tu corazón. Verónica también nos compartió las dificultades que tuvo que pasar los primeros días de su carrera, y cómo se le ocurrió la idea de un segmento que finalmente se convertiría en su gran show. Me la pasé muy bien conociendo a Verónica, y fue un honor para mí sentarme con ella para oír su historia. Síguela en Twitter y en Instagram como @VeroMaciasTV Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

Other ways to enjoy this post: Listen on iTunes | Listen on Google Play | Listen on AnchorDorotheea "Doro" Dragomir is the owner of Kamea Events, a full-service event planning and styling company based in Portland, OR. If you've got a small business or are thinking about launching one, you'll love Doro's transparency as she shares about her first year being a business owner after leaving her comfortable corporate job at a hospital, fears and insecurities she encountered, and lessons she's learned along the way.

  My guest today is Chris Arnold. Chris is an MMA fighter and personal trainer, and a self-proclaimed Ninja. I was connected to Chris through one of my past guests, Kevin Fuller. Kevin told me I needed to have Chris on the show, and of course since I have never been in a real fight in my entire life I felt like I needed to talk to him. In this episode, Chris and I talked about his upbringing and fighting, his decision to join the Navy, and much more. I want to thank Chris again for being on the show, and sharing his stories with us. Follow him on Instagram: @NastyNinjaMMA Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor, Josiah Quansah. Josiah is the founder of Kingdom Acquisitions, a Real Estate Investment company based here in Atlanta, Georgia. He's a serial-entrepreneur with a very diverse business background which has led him to become a very successful investor at just 23 years old. He centers his entire business philosophy on providing as much value and service as possible to those around him. He also has concentrated a lot of effort into solving the problem of generational poverty by working with organizations around Atlanta who work in communities to focus on those issues. On this episode we talked all about growing up in Italy, moving to America, his growth as an entrepreneur and how he got into real estate, where he sees the market going, and much more.  Make sure to follow Josiah on Instagram: @Josiah_Q or reach out by shooting him an email: info@kingdomacquisitions.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Maya Elious. Maya is a Branding Specialist & Owner of the brand consulting agency, Built To Impact. She works with faith based coaches and consultants to help put them online, create passive income, and reach people they wouldn't normally be able to reach. She's created a HUGE following online, and I was honored to be able to sit down and chat with her about what she does. On this episode we talked about all kinds of fun stuff like growing up as a child of African immigrants, how she started her business, dropping out of college, tips on how to find your ideal clients, and much more. Make sure you follow her on Instagram: @MayaElious and check out her website MayaElious.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Noelle Jackson. Noelle is an entrepreneur, a creator, and a professional dancer. Her company, Elle PR, works with some of the best lifestyle and hospitality brands around the country. Not only do they offer media relations, but they have evolved over the last couple of years to incorporate more content marketing like social media advertising, content creation, and email marketing. Recently, she has gotten back into professional dancing, and she landed a role in the upcoming movie, Night School, featuring Kevin Hart. On this episode we talked about her upbringing, how she started her company, how it has evolved, some of the biggest marketing mistakes that she sees brands making, how she got back into dancing, and much more.  Make sure to follow Noelle on Instagram, and check out her website EllePR.com   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is my friend and mentor, Brian Garland. Brian has a very diverse job description, but at the end of the day he is an entrepreneur, a father of 3, and an amazing salesman. I've had the pleasure of knowing and working for Brian and his family for the past five or six years at their Christmas Tree Lot, and I've gotten a much better idea of what they do. He has his fingers in many different industries and he knows people in many different circles. He's one of the most well connected people that I know, and it pays off. On this episode, Brian shared how he got his start in business, some of his favorite deals and best stories, how his company became the liquidation company for the Georgia Dome demolition, his advice for young people, and what it's like being in business with his family. I want to Thank Brian again for being on the show and giving us his opinions and insight into what he does. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is my brother, Matthew Deitsch. At the age of 19, Matthew is a Solo World Traveler who has wisdom beyond his years. He has a powerful story that he shared back on Episode 51. If you haven't heard that episode I would definitely go back and check it out. On this episode, Matthew and I talked about his adventures he took this summer. He took a solo journey around Europe that landed him in 8 countries in three weeks. It was also way cheaper than you might think. I really look up to him, and he has wisdom beyond his years. You can follow him on Instagram: @M_Deitsch & Snapchat: MattDeitsch Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  2017 was one for the books. On this episode I went completely off the script to shed a little more light on how the podcast has grown, my predictions for the future, and the three things necessary for a successful podcast launch. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is Zander Yost. Zander is an Athlete, Entrepreneur, Cryptocurrency Investor & Musician. He was a Division 1 Football player at the Naval Academy & Georgia Southern. While he never actually graduated, he recently quit his job that was paying him 6 figures a year to start a hedge fund centered around the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. We talked about his football journey, how he landed that six figure salary with no degree, what he is doing now and much more. I want to thank Zander for being so honest and vulnerable, and giving us the real deal. Make sure you follow Zander on Instagram: @ZanderYost  He posts amazing covers of his favorite songs, go check it out. Listen on iTUnes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

  My guest today is my friend, Tayler Ayers. Tayler is an artist, designer, world traveler, and he is currently a student at Savannah College of Art & Design. He is extremely open minded, and has very fascinating perspectives on many different subjects. I was so happy that he was open and honest with me. He's a just a super genuine guy, and he's not afraid to be vulnerable. On this episode we talked about his upbringing being adopted, how he got into art, and why it is so important to be empathetic and open minded towards others. I want to thank Tayler for being on the show, this was a really fun episode and I can't wait to see where he goes in the next few years. Make sure you follow him on Instagram: @Tayler.Ayers If you want to check out his work or purchase any of his prints for sale, go to his website Tayler-Ayers.com   Listen on iTUnes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik  

My guest today is my friend Trey Reed. Trey is a World Traveler, Multi-Linguist, & Musician. He's also no stranger to the show; he has already been on Episode 5. If you haven't listened to that episode, I would definitely check it out so you get more of his backstory. In our last episode we talked about politics, mental illness, gun control, being libertarian, and his personal story, so we didn't have time to discuss his crazy 2 years that he spent in South Korea. Of course I had to have him back to talk about his worst and best years of his life spent there. It is a story of betrayal, redemption, faith, and growth. I want to thank Trey again for being on the show, being vulnerable with us, and sharing his stories. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Kevin Fuller. Kevin is a furniture designer, world traveler, serial entrepreneur, and an all around awesome and thoughtful guy. He's started and successfully run a handful of companies, and now he is the owner of THEE KEVIN FULLER where he specializes in creating some of the dopest and unique furniture around. On this Cigar & Whiskey fueled episode we talked about what it was like growing up in Germany, getting his dream car, starting his past businesses, and how he became a furniture designer. I want to thank Kevin again for being on the show, being open to talk about so much, and for his gracious hospitality. If you are interested in checking out some of Kevin's pieces, go check out his Instagram: @TheeKevinFuller . If you are interested in purchasing any of his pieces you can shoot him a DM. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Darius Gilchrist. At the age of 23 he was diagnosed with ALS. Doctors gave him only 2 to 5 years to live. Instead of feeling sorry for himself and just letting this disease take over his body, he decided that he needed to live the best life he could and conquer his bucket list one item at a time. Since then he has traveled the world, gone skydiving, attended world class music festivals, moved out to California to pursue his career, & much more. We talked about all kinds of stuff including his upbringing, how he came out of the closet in high school, his experience in college, his diagnosis, and of course his adventures all over the planet. I want to thank Darius for being on the show, sharing his stories, and being vulnerable with us. Make sure to follow him on Instagram where he posts amazing photos and stories from his adventures: @DGiltm   Listen on itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my friend Conner Peterson. Conner is no stranger to the show, he was already featured on Episode 13, but I'll try to get you up to speed. He's a Ninja Warrior, Skydiver, Rock Climber, OCR Elite Athlete, Adventurer, and a Skate/Snowboarder. On top of that he's a really thoughtful dude who is obsessed with becoming the best version of himself. The main reason why I look up to him is because he's not afraid to push the limits. Not just physically, but he likes to explore subjects mentally and talk about his opinions and feelings. I feel like we are both really inspired by each other to keep pushing our limits. Since recording our first episode, he has gotten way more into skydiving, and it has completely changed his life; he even got me to go along with him, so we talked about that, cryptocurrencies, meditation, religion, politics, all kinds of fun stuff. This is definitely a standalone podcast, but I think if you really want to get to know Conner and hear his story you should check out Episode 13 as well. He's constantly posting amazing pictures and videos on his Instagram, so make sure you follow him: @Stoked.Ninja Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Isaiah Ram. He's the man behind the musical project Sci-Fi Sun. He just released his new EP, Twenty Years that he wrote, produced, recorded, mixed, and released all himself. I don't want to endorse music that I don't actually enjoy, so I took a listen and I was really impressed, especially when I found out that Isaiah pretty much did it all himself. During this episode we talked about his upbringing, being homeschooled, how he got into music, his new EP, his upcoming world travels, and all kinds of other fun stuff. If this podcast has a message, just put it out there. Release that project. Do that thing. Who cares what anyone else thinks? Life is too short. Make sure to follow Isaiah on Instagram: @Isa.Rammy and go check out Sci-Fi Sun wherever you listen to music. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Alibi (feat. Danielle Williams) & Bright - Sci-Fi Sun Intro/Outro music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my friend Jack Morrow. Jack is a Powerlifter, a Naval Academy Graduate, an Eagle Scout, and an all around awesome dude. I have known Jack since middle school, and he was always a very skinny, scrawny, dude. Nonetheless, he has always had really big goals. He became an Eagle Scout earlier than anyone I know, and he was on an obsessive quest to get into the Naval Academy. Since high school he has undergone one of the craziest physical transformations I have ever seen. He put on about 65 pounds of useful muscle, and he is now one of the strongest guys I know. He's become an expert at smashing through plateaus and progressing constantly. We talked about all kinds of stuff including his origin story, growing up in Boy Scouts and school, his path to the Naval Academy, his introduction to Powerlifting, the fork in the road between Health and Performance, and much more. Right now he lives out in Southern California, so I was really glad to catch him over the Thanksgiving holiday. Make sure to follow Jack on Instagram: @Jack_The_Deadlift_Ripper where he has a huge following. Listen on Itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my friend Katya Sarmiento. Katya runs ReachAndMakeMillions.com, where she helps 6 and 7-figure digital small businesses scale up with the right systems & operations. As a tech & systems pro, she can turn any business mess into a success - which amounts to more profit, more time, and more freedom for her clients. At the age of 18 she started her business coaching and consulting, and now she has helped tons of clients transform their businesses and smash their glass ceilings. She's been featured on Entrepreneurs on Fire, The McMethod Email Marketing Podcast, Women's Side Hustle Society, Successful Dropout, and like 12 other podcasts, a bunch of blogs, telesummits, and masterclasses. She's also hands down the most prepared podcast guest I've ever had. I had an awesome time chatting with Katya, she's a really smart and interesting woman, and I know you guys are really going to get some value out of this one. If you are interested in creating sales funnels you need to check out her link ReachAndMakeMillions.com/Podcast where she will show you how to make your first money making funnel for free! Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik Mentioned: Dr. Duncan's Life Bootstrap

My guest today is the crazy talented, Macy Todd. She's a Singer & Songwriter from Atlanta with an amazing voice. Her music has been described as "lush pop music that transcends both genre and time." I couldn't agree more. We talked about all kinds of stuff including her upbringing, social media and its influence on our lives, her musical inspirations, and much more. She has been able to do so much in only 21 years, I can only imagine where she is headed. She just released an incredible music video for her new single "Bump That" about 3 weeks ago. Make sure to go check it out. If you want to see her live, she will be performing at the Vinyl in Atlanta on December 15th. Tickets are only $10 if you buy them ahead of time!! Check out her music on iTunes, Spotify, and Soundcloud   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. I've Got a Feeling & In Like With You - Macy Todd Intro/Outro Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is George Yu. George is an Entrepreneur, a Founder, and the inventor of the WindPouch. You've more than likely seen the WindPouch in action. If you're not familiar with it, it's basically a portable, inflatable hammock. They have been featured in Men's Journal, GearJunkie, Inc. , GQ, The Today Show, The Huffington Post, and even on Casey Neistat's Vlogs. During this episode we talked about how he came up with the idea for the WindPouch, the controversy behind the competition and the obstacles he had to overcome, and his experience on the TV Show: Shark Tank, where he pitched WindPouch in front of the panel of Sharks. This was a value packed episode, and I think any aspiring entrepreneur needs to listen to this (especially the last 30 minutes). I want to thank George again for being on the show, and sharing his amazing stories. If you want to get in touch with George, shoot him a message: George@WindPouch.com Listen on itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Andrew Winchell. He's a Freelance Video Editor and Graphic Designer who has worked with and created content for some HUGE global brands. He's also an eating disorder survivor. It's not too often to you hear men talking about this subject publicly, and I'm really glad he was able to be so transparent and share his powerful story. His honesty is greatly appreciated, and I know that a lot of people will be affected positively by his story. Andrew also recently quit his job of five years and is now pursuing freelance work. We touched on that a bit, but this was a big change in his life and took a lot of bravery and confidence. Anyone willing to go out on a limb like that is awesome in my book, and I'm really glad that I was able to have him on the podcast. We also talked a lot about social media, video editing, and storytelling, some things that we are both passionate about. Make sure you follow him on Instagram: @Drewstin77 and if you want to reach out, you can email him at: andrewwinchell@me.com Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Abbagail Holtz. She's a Yoga Instructor and World Traveler, dedicated to bringing Ashtanga Yoga to those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. She works with the Trini Foundation to provide yoga as a tool to aide in the recovery process and help those who are suffering maintain long-term sobriety. Abby is a recovering drug addict and alcoholic herself, and yoga was a large part of her journey to sobriety.  She shared a lot of vulnerable things on this episode, things she might not necessarily be proud of, and I really want to thank her for sharing so much, especially because I know this episode is going to resonate with so many people. If you would like to learn more about the Trini Foundation, you can go to their website: TriniFoundation.org to donate or find a location near you. If you want to follow Abby on Instagram she is @abburrrgail Listen on itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Gabriela Román. Earlier this year, she moved from the island of Puerto Rico, where she had lived her entire life, and moved to Atlanta to chase her dreams of living in the States.  Puerto Rico has been in the news a ton recently in the wake of the hurricane, so of course we talked about what that has been like from a state-side perspective. Most of the island is still in a state of emergency and still need help. Also, her father passed away after she moved. I really want to thank her for being so open and sharing her experience of dealing with loss. I think you will all see very quickly that she is an extremely strong woman and she had lots of amazing stories to tell. Follow her on Instagram: @gabymichellee   Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Maxwell Bohling. He's an NASM Certified Personal trainer, he's the owner of Maximum Training Systems, and he's the new Personal Training Director at The Training Box gym in Roswell Georgia. He's a really thoughtful guy who has a lot of interesting opinions and perspectives. We talked about his training, his upbringing and what it was like growing up being homeschooled, how he dealt with bullying and being overweight, how he made the transition into fitness, and much more. Make sure to follow Max on Instagram: @SupremusMaximus, and if you have fitness questions or need personal training you can shoot him an email: maximumtrainingsystems@gmail.com Listen on itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my favorite brother, Matthew Deitsch. At the age of 19, he's a Solo World Traveler who has way more life experience than most people his age.  Yes, he did spend 15 months without a smartphone or communication. It's a really powerful story that he has never shared publicly before, so I really want to thank him for being so open, honest, and transparent. I really look up to him, both physically since he's taller than me, but he has wisdom beyond his years, and I think you all will really enjoy this one. You can follow him on Instagram: @M_Deitsch & Snapchat: MattDeitsch Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Ed Bolian. Ed is the former head of sales at Lamborghini Atlanta, and recently he started a company called VINwiki (think a social version of CarFax). Ed also happens to be the guy who drove his Mercedes coast to coast, 2904 miles across the country, faster than anyone else in history. This drive is called the Cannonball Run, his story has been all over major news outlets, and it catapulted him into the national spotlight.  We met up at his office to talk about his upbringing, his exotic car rental company he started from his dorm room, his time at Lamborghini, some interesting quirks about the car industry, his new company, and much more. Go download the VinWiki app. It's free, and it's available on iOS, Android devices, and the Web. If you want to learn more about Ed's Cannonball Run, you can purchase his book, titled "For the Record," which is available on Amazon, and of course you can go watch the VinWiki YouTube channel to get your fix of more car stories. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my friend Alan McNaron. Alan is a father of two, a creator, and the founder of Orange Identity, a company focused on making digital marketing easy for businesses. Orange Identity's biggest strength is really digging deep with brands to figure out their unique voice and working on a strategy to tell their story effectively. Whether you are a brand wanting to increase your awareness on social media, a company wanting to upgrade your website, or just a regular person trying to upgrade your personal brand to the next level, the principles Alan and I discuss in this episode will help you tremendously. Since recording this episode,  I have already implemented some of his ideas and strategies on my Instagram Profile. I think you guys are going to love it and get a lot of value from this one. You can follow Alan and Orange Identity on Instagram: @AlanMcNaron  & @OrangeIdentity  Visit their beautiful website, Orange-Identity.com   Listen on Itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

Annie is the CEO and Co-Founder of a company called Futurus, a future technology company that focuses on Virtual and Augmented Reality development. She also serves on TAG's Digital Media Board, and she runs a 900 member VR interest group here in Atlanta. Annie and I sat down to discuss the future of VR and AR, its potential applications in the business and consumer world, and all kinds of other fun stuff. I love gadgets and technology, so this was a very fun conversation for me, and I hope you enjoy it. Make sure you follow Futurus on Instagram @TheFuturus and Annie's Personal Instagram and Twitter @AnnieArete Listen on itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is Richard Corbett. Richard is a very interesting dude. He's a professional artist, a bodybuilding and fitness fanatic, he's a college dropout, and he is working through a massive injury that left him wheelchair bound. He is on an obsessive quest of becoming the best version of himself, therefore he is breaking down his own physical barriers and mental barriers day after day. Richard got deep and very transparent and he told me that there were some things he shared during this podcast that he had never shared publicly. He's got some of the best stories that I've heard so far on my show, and I really want to thank him for being so open and honest. I am happy to say that we have become friends since recording this episode. I want to thank Richard again for being on the show and being so open and vulnerable. Make sure to follow him on Instagram @RTCorbett13 Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

Converge, Burn, Sonos One Speaker and Mark’s shirt size are all discussed in the latest episode of Death Talk. Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag “#askdeathtalk” on Twitter, email us deathtalk@deathwishinc.com or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. How to Listen: Search "Deathwish Inc." in your preferred Podcast App. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Overcast Subscribe on Google Play Listen on YouTube Listen on SoundCloud Music in this episode from: • Burn “Do or Die” • Punch “Nothing Lasts” • Coliseum “Anxiety’s Kiss” Show Notes: • Converge Premiere “Reptilian” • A Custom 25th Anniversary - Ben “Garth” Koller • Win an autographed copy of the ‘The Dusk In Us’ • My Fight: Burn’s Gavin Van Vlack • New Sonos One speaker with Alexa Send Large Long Sleeves to: Deathwish Inc. attn: Marky Long Sleeves 59 Park St - 3rd Floor Beverly, MA 01915 Follow Us on Twitter: • Rich • Caleb • Mark • Aly

My guest today is Ryan Magin. He is best known for being an expert in Men's Style & Fashion, he has a YouTube Channel with over 26k subscribers and 550 videos, an extremely active Facebook Group with over 7k members, he has a massive email list, and he makes the most epic Instagram Stories. I have been following Ryan for over a year now, and I have gotten so much value from his videos and his facebook group. Ryan and I met up to talk about how he became an ICON in the men's style realm, how to promote yourself and stand out from everyone else, how I discovered Ryan's YouTube Channel, and all kinds of other great stuff. Make sure you follow Ryan on all of his social media platforms, and if you are a dude who wants to upgrade your style or learn more about how to be a badass, make sure you join the Handsome Guy Secrets Facebook Group. Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

We talk Burn, Converge, Roadburn Festival, Super Unison and much more! Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag “#askdeathtalk” on Twitter, email us deathtalk@deathwishinc.com or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. How to Listen: Search "Deathwish Inc." in your preferred Podcast App. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Overcast Subscribe on Google Play Listen on YouTube Listen on SoundCloud Music in this episode from: Converge “The Dusk In Us” Doomriders “Grand Blood” Show Notes: Listen to the “Outsider USA Tour” Playlist on Spotify and Apple Music Burn “Do or Die” In Stores Now Roadburn 2018 Super Unison Release New Song “Orchids” Spotify Takes A Crack At Music Sharing With New Messaging App Carrots on desk? Color Blindness Test Why Spotify Lowered the Volume of Songs and Ended Hegemonic Loudness Mark GIF Mark GIF 2 Follow Us on Twitter: Rich - @richrossi Caleb - @calebgowett Mark - @markconnnolly Aly - @instantweekend

My guest today is Hilary Billings. She is like the epitome of what I look for in a podcast guest because she does it all. Just when you think you know all about her, she pulls something else out of her hat. She does on camera hosting, red carpets, and behind the scenes interviews. She's a contributing writer for a handful of really big publications. She is former Miss Nevada, she used to be a full time nomadic traveler blogging about her experience along the way, and she has visited tons of really amazing and exotic places. Her stories were so captivating and she had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Hilary is very active on all over social media channels, so make sure to follow her on Instagram, and Twitter as @Hilary_Billings, and on Facebook, @HilaryBillingsOfficial Listen on itunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

My guest today is my friend Anthony Assad. Anthony is a Powerlifter and Certified Personal Trainer, and he's currently working on his degree in Exercise Science. He's definitely one of the strongest dudes I know. Like this man can deadlift 600 pounds. We met when we were working at a gym together, and when I met Anthony, I could tell that he was a special dude. He has a huge passion for learning all that he can about longevity, health, and fitness and helping other people achieve their goals. We met up in his basement that he has turned into a complete home gym for an awesome conversation, and to be completely real, I think I may have laughed harder on this episode than any others. We also got pretty deep into religion and a lot of other subjects, and I have to say this was one of my favorite podcasts so far. Make sure you follow him on Instagram: @the777kid, and on YouTube: Anthony Assad Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Soundcloud If you would like to support the podcast, please rate 5 stars and review on iTunes. Music by Calvin Kraakevik

Rich hates summer and can't sleep,Spotify can tell what type of person you are and Mark discovers Snopes. Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag “#askdeathtalk” on Twitter, email us deathtalk@deathwishinc.com or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. How to Listen: Search "Deathwish Inc." in your preferred Podcast App. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Overcast Subscribe on Google Play Listen on YouTube Listen on SoundCloud Music in this episode from: New Lows “Harvest Of The Carcass" Lewd Acts “Black Eyed Blues" Deafheaven “Sunbather" Blacklisted “When People Grow, People Go" Show Notes: Burn Official Site Demovids Fluff Fest Spotify.Me 30 For 30: Yankees Suck Follow Us on Twitter: Rich - @_richrossi Caleb - @calebgowett Mark - @mark_connnolly

Lots of streaming music talk, Caleb hates movie theaters now and "Film School With Rich" is back featuring the movie "Eraserhead". Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag “#askdeathtalk” on Twitter, email us deathtalk@deathwishinc.com or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. How to Listen: Search "Deathwish Inc." in your preferred Podcast App. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Overcast Subscribe on Google Play Listen on YouTube Listen on SoundCloud Music in this episode from: Burn “Do or Die" Self Defense Family “Indoor Windchimes b/w Cottaging" Show Notes: Birds In Row “Personal War” Bandcamp Sale Deathwish Vault Burn ‘Do or Die’ In Stores September 8th Deathwish Artists on Tour Eraserhead Follow Us on Twitter: Rich - @_richrossi Caleb - @calebgowett Mark - @mark_connnolly

We discovered miracle water, Caleb got a massage, Amazon Echo Look and much more! Got a question or comment? Use the hashtag “#askdeathtalk” on Twitter, email us deathtalk@deathwishinc.com or call the Death Talk Hotline: 754-703-8255. How to Listen: Search "Deathwish Inc." in your preferred Podcast App. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Overcast Subscribe on Google Play Listen on YouTube Listen on SoundCloud   Music in this episode from: Touché Amoré “Parting The Sea Between Brightness and Me" The Carrier “No Love Can Save Me" Integrity “The Blackest Curse"   Show Notes: Self Defense Family “BBC Session" Self Defense Family “Garfeelme” Longsleeve Miracle Water Spotify Artists Page Amazon Echo Look Unsplash.com Wallpaper Rich’s iPad Homescreen   Follow Us on Twitter: Rich - @_richrossi Caleb - @calebgowett Mark - @mark_connnolly

Thank you for tuning into the Whys Advice Podcast!   This show will teach you to find your "WHY" as your work your weight loss journey.  The show format is simply, listeners write in, I read the stories and provide comments to keep you focused on your goals.   Join the Show on the web at FatDag.com to see my weight entries as I worked the plan, and many before and after photos!   You can Listen many different Places!   FatDag.com click Listen Now Download the Whys Advice Apple App Download the Whys Advice Android App Listen in Itunes Listen in Google Play Listen on Stitcher Radio Listen on IHeartRadio Listen on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube Subscribe the the Podcast from your favorite Podcast App.   Keep up the great Work! I believe you can do this!     FatDag

A good project management app will help you and your team get back on task. In this episode we’ll take a tour of our favorite project management app. Download Episode Transcript (PDF) Links Asana home page Add tasks by email Asana offline access Listen Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe in Google Play Listen on Stitcher The post 23: Get Back On Task appeared first on Shoestring Networks.

1:00 - Intro Welcome to the Show Today's Hosts Colin Smith, David Smith and our special guest Joel Rushworth We are part of the Tech Podcast Network Word of the Week is "McLaren" 2:00 – Interview with Joel Is there really a good reason for Microsoft to create an Atom based phone? Is the iPhone a Life Style Company or a technology company? Would you hack your Windows RT Tablet to run Windows 10 Mobile? McLaren - Nokia 1030 - The Phone that never was BOGO "Buy One, Get One", Lumia 950 XL comes with a free 950 Neither of us are tempted to get one Should drive Windows Phone sales up! Cortana talks to a Canadian "Can't get it in Canada" Monthly guest of Radio Show "Tech Talk" in Victoria Joel loves SMR Podcast Let's Meet Joel First Computer - Commodore 64 one of the very first ones! Current Job - Territory Manager for Confectionary Company Daily Phone Lumia 950 Daily Computer Surface Pro 1 Favorite Sandwich - Montreal Smoked Meat on Rye and Crispy Crunch for Dessert! Favorite Feature of Windows 10 Anniversary Edition Sending and Receiving Text Messages   30:00- Outro - Call for your help with the podcast, please… Follow and Re-tweet, @SurfaceSmiths Facebook www.facebook.com/SurfaceSmithsPodcast Listen www.SurfaceSmiths.com Email Podcast@SurfaceSmith.com Purchase Amazon A Store Listen to us on Google Play Listen to Joel on TechTalk Radio Follow Joel on Twitter @Gwydonjhr 33:00 - Whiskey of the Week Dillions White Rye Joined by Joel – Drinking Lighthouse Beacon ESB  

It’s part Another Woman, it’s part Manhattan Murder Mystery, part Chicken Nugget confusion and all about Dry Elbows! Join Bil, Daniel Krolik and our dear returned Michael for a look at Scenes From A Gay Marriage by Matt Riddlehoover Available on Google Play Listen to it here (language warning):   This Week’s Recommendations Michael loved Eastern Boys Bil wants you to go to the Barbara […]