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Craig Johnson is a Wyoming rancher and a best-selling international author who writes westerns for people who may not normally read westerns – the fabulously popular Walt Longmire mystery series that has also been turned into a top rating six season Netflix show of the same name. The books and the show closely reflect the community and the landscape Craig calls home. Hi there, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler, and in today's Binge Reading episode Craig talks about the work of creating a country sheriff who is a thoroughly decent man, the magic draw of the annual Longmire Days in nearby Buffalo, and how he is re-reading Ernest Hemingway at the moment, for a very special purpose. We have got three e-books of Next to Last Stand, the latest Longmire book, for three lucky readers in our mysteries giveaway. Don't miss out. Enter today for a chance to win! ENTER LONGMIRE DRAW Before we get to Craig, just a reminder. You can support the show on Patreon for as little as a cup of coffee a month, and get exclusive bonus content, including five quickfire getting-to-know-you questions with your favorite authors, including Craig. Check it out at www.patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading and join us today. Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: How Craig scored big with his first bookThe importance of local communityLongmire on TV still in Top 20 four years after show endedThe most famous painting in AmericaHere's hoping Longmire Days will be backWhy he's re-reading Ernest Hemingway Where to find Craig Johnson: Website: https://www.craigallenjohnson.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ucrosspop25/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialCraigJohnson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ucrosspop25 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/63607.Craig_JohnsonAmazon: What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. But now, here's Craig. Craig Johnson - Creator of beloved Walt Longmire series Jenny Wheeler: Hello there Craig, and welcome to the show. It's so good to have you with us. Craig Johnson: It's wonderful to be here, and thank you for getting up so early and making this so convenient for me to be in the middle of the afternoon. Jenny Wheeler: You have got fifteen books and a six season Netflix series. This fellow Longmire has developed a life of its own, hasn't he? We are talking about the most recent book today, Next to Last Stand, but Walt Longmire's life is very much your life, isn't it? I would like our listeners to get an idea of where you are and how you are living, because it does parallel Walt's life very closely. You have written a series about a Wyoming sheriff, and you are a Wyoming rancher. Give us a picture of where you are and how your day unfolds. Craig Johnson: There are some similarities like that, but there are also some differences. Walt is a full-time sheriff, that's a full-time job. It is an elected law enforcement job. Sheriffs are county law enforcers who have to go out like politicians and get votes, and so Walt not only is a police officer, he's also a politician. The reason I chose that particular line of work was that it made him immediately answerable to the community. That is what a lot of the books are about. Introducing author Craig Johnson They are about the community. It is a very thin veneer of civilization here in Wyoming. At the ranch where I live, that I built myself, the nearest town to us has a population of 25. There aren't very many people, so whenever Judy, my wife, and I go out on tour there are only 23 people in Ucross. It would be a great time to come in and rob the place. We are in Johnson County, which is not named for me, I want to be clear about that. It's an isolated lifestyle, I suppose, but I find that to be very conducive to the writing process. Whenever I'm around a bunch of other authors a...

Craig Clark is the CEO of Momentum Consulting — a consulting firm that guides organizations and their leaders in the areas of personal accountability and personal performance by developing and implementing successful strategies. He has spent the past 30 years becoming a foremost expert on the science of human dynamics in the business world and believes that the only reliable approach to produce breakthroughs at any level is to ask, “How do I see myself in the world and amongst others?” What you'll learn about in this episode: How Craig defines “iconic moments,” and how iconic moments can shift our reality and allow us to see the world differently What an iconic moment looks like, with the example of Sam Walton targeting small towns to create a massive business empire How business leaders can easily fall victim to confirmation bias, causing them to have unrecognized leadership blind spots that can hold back their businesses Why we must recognize our own leadership blind spots, and why revealing them can create powerful and transformative “iconic moments” How seeing what you didn't see before can give you an opportunity to be accountable and shift your behavior to increase your performance Why being open to feedback from others can help you find your leadership blind spots and open up new doors to options and opportunities Why the challenges of the global pandemic often cause businesses to retreat to “tried and true” strategies and default behaviors that may hold them back Why automatic behaviors are the opposite of “getting into flow,” and why breaking out of automatic behaviors is crucial for achieving flow What steps you can take to help your team achieve flow, and why a strong level of trust and respect are key for getting there How Craig realized that what he thought was real wasn't, and how this realization sparked his curiosity and made a powerful impact on his work Resources: Website: www.momentumconsulting.com Email: craig@momentumconsulting.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/craiglclark/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/momentum-consulting_2/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/MomentumConsulting Additional Resources: Free Executive Leadership Summary report from Predictive ROI: https://predictiveroi.com/research Sell With Authority by Drew McLellan and Stephen Woessner: https://amzn.to/39y7x13 Predictive ROI Free Resource Library: https://predictiveroi.com/resources/ Stephen Woessner's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephenwoessner/

03:36 – Harry welcomes Craig Hewitt to the show to share his experience as an expert in running profitable and sustainable businesses09:11 – The inspiration to start the podcast, Seeking Scale, and lessons he’s learned along the way12:25 – How Craig thinks about content creation and the work he’s doing at Castos18:20 – What went into the decision to acquire Jay Acunzo’s podcast, 3 Clips22:59 – Craig provides his thoughts on Apple, Spotify and the future of private podcasting32:25 – How Craig has built his team and what inspired him to launch Castos35:28 – How Craig has grown as a founder and a podcast host38:23 – Craig speculates on the future of the podcasting industry41:28 – Craig speaks to the relationships he’s made in this industry throughout his career43:17 – What is something that Craig has changed his mind about recently and the most misunderstood thing about Craig45:59 – Harry thanks Craig for joining the show, and let’s listeners know where they can connect with himTWEETABLES“It’s our responsibility to be honest about what we talk about. To some extent, we’re all influencers to somebody else and people are listening to us. And if people are listening to what we have to say and if you’re spouting this stuff that’s garbage and not realistic, you can influence somebody to make a poor decision in their life.” (07:42)“We want to be thought of and associated as a premier content creator.” (18:57)“We believe very heavily that private podcasting is the future of where our company is going and, I think, a big part of the industry is expanding to.” (24:05)“If you know the value of yourself and the show and the people that you’re approaching about sponsorship, you’ll have a much easier job of selling sponsorship.” (32:01)“With the background at Podcast Motor, we’ve been working with content creators a lot. One of the simple things we’ve done is brought on a producer in-house. We’ve become a small professional services arm that does editing and production. And now we have a creative person that works with customers and that’s the person who’s creating the show for us.” (32:55)“That’s one of the coolest things about this space is that so many people are willing to hop on a call just to chat and help you with things.” (42:33)THANK YOU SPONSORS!FocusriteFullCastLINKS MENTIONED*FullCast Website *Podcast Junkies Junkies Facebook GroupLink to Podfest Expo Virtual SummitCraig’s LinkedInCraig’s EmailCraig’s Website Castos’ WebsiteCraig’s PodcastLink to The Nomadic EntrepreneurLink to Steve Pratt’s LinkedInLink to 3 Clips PodcastLink to Audience PodcastLink to Zapier

With the right drive and system, anything is possible. Freedom is not only about cash flow - but it's also about eliminating expenses. Learn how the Andersons accomplished the feat of eliminating over 450k in debt as part of their Game Plan.It’s all too easy to find yourself in debt. The bills and loans creep up on you slowly, and before you know it, you’re in six figures deep. Living in debt has become widely normalized, but that doesn’t mean it’s not devastating. We’ve seen many people who gave up the hope of living a debt-free life. Our guests certainly felt that way.In 2019, Craig and Jen Anderson were over 450,000 in debt. They had credit cards, car loans, and even had a 401(k) loan. But they decided it was time for a change.That’s when they discovered the Cash Flow Tactics community. After a few months, they prepared their Game Plan. By the end of 2020, they wound up paying all of their debt and fixed up their mortgage.Listen to their story and find out how they managed to accomplish so much in such a short amount of time. Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)How Craig and Jen discovered the Cash Flow Tactics community (02:08)Where did the Andersons start their journey to Financial Freedom (07:30)How did the Andersons commit to living a debt-free life (11:39)What they managed to pay off in just a year (14:15)The next milestone in the Andersons’ game plan (21:51)What advice they would give to younger versions of themselves (25:18)Importance of having a community of people with the same goal (28:39)What does Financial Freedom mean to the Anderson family (34:33)Additional Resources:Join Our Cashflow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day Cashflow Tactics Challenge

Craig Cody is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Coach, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain certified. With this organization he has co-authored an Amazon best seller, Secrets of a Tax Free Life. Craig has just written his 3rd book: The 12 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Dentists Thousands. He is also the host of The Progressive Agency Podcast and the Progressive Dentist Podcast which helps Agency owners and Dentists make and keep more of the money they make. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Craig and his team help people such as solopreneurs, wholesalers and other real estate investors understand business tax deductions and save on their taxes Why taking the time to think about and plan for your taxes is the key to finding ways to save huge money, and why too few entrepreneurs think about taxes year-round Why talking to a CPA and asking what you can do differently to save on taxes is crucial for any business owner Why doing your own taxes to avoid paying an expert usually ends up with you paying far, far more in taxes than you have to and leaving money on the table Why too many people dismiss the powerful home office deduction because they're worried it will flag them for audit What other big deductions and tax savings real estate investors and business owners often don't know about, such as a home gym or pool Why hiring a qualified bookkeeper can save you time, money and stress and free you to focus on growing your business, and what other common mistakes business owners make Why setting up a dream team of legal, financial and tax representation is powerful, and how to get a free copy of Craig's book and other free resources Why regular communication with your CPA is absolutely vital for understanding business tax deductions available to you, and why you shouldn't wait until the end of the year How and why Craig made the dramatic career pivot from being a part of the NYPD to studying taxes and becoming a tax professional Resources: Website: www.CraigCodyandCompany.com/smart Email: craig@ccodycpa.com Telephone: (516) 869-4051 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigcodycpa Twitter: @CraigC2742 Additional resources: Follow Chris and Zach on Club House to learn even more about deal structures and how to get 3 paydays from your real estate investments. If looking to secure some lines of credit for your business, check out Fund and Grow – Visit our Resource page at https://www.smartrealestatecoach.com/resources Schedule a FREE Strategy Call: SmartRealEstateCoach.com/action Check out Chris's upcoming Business Scaling Secrets virtual event: www.BizScaling.com Register for our free masterclass: www.SmartRealEstateCoach.com/mastersclass Real Estate on Your Terms by Chris Prefontaine SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/webinar SmartRealEstateCoachPodcast.com/ebook SmartRealEstateCoach.com/QLS Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast Sponsor: Paul G. Dion CPA, CTC  

Resources: ✅ Join the Sales Revolution: If you’re ready to do sales differently, you’re in the right place. This community is for entrepreneurs and sales pros to connect, grow, + learn the new (and highly improved) connection-based way of selling. https://www.facebook.com/groups/salesrevolutiongroupx Whether you're driving down the road right now, or you're about to walk into a boardroom meeting to finalize the deal, or maybe you're at the gym just running on a treadmill, wondering how your day is going to go. You're about to pick up the phone to call another prospect. I want you to think about what it actually takes to be a top 1% salesperson in your industry, the industry you're in right now? The salesperson who makes all the money, who gets any promotion they want. In fact, they turn down promotions they don't want. My next guest, Craig Klein, is going to answer that question for us. To give you a small taste of his background. He is the CEO and founder of a company called Sales Nexus, a leading CRM, marketing automation, and lead generation solution for sales teams. Prior to founding this company Sales Nexus, he spent 15 years building and leading sales teams selling multi-million-dollar, multi-year contracts to energy companies in a very complex selling environment. His belief that business growth is the engine of human advancement has led him to serve as a mentor to students in the University of Houston Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. In this episode, we cover: • Introduction [00:00] • How Craig’s sales journey started. [03:02] • The “inside” and “outside of selling. [06:37] • The most essential ingredient of a successful salesperson. [07:51] • Surface level questions VS. Identifying the root cause of the problems and becoming a problem-solver. [09:17] • The most overlooked opportunity for salespeople to scale up sales. [10:50] • The best way to start a conversation with new leads. [14:38] • How can you automate the process and stay engaged with a larger audience? [16:32] • How can you keep the funnel full with new leads and maximize sales? [20:00] • How can you build a list of targeted customers that include emails and mobile numbers? [22:06] • What's one question a salesperson needs to ask that helps the prospect think about the consequences of not solving the problem? [24:14] ✅ If you're looking to take your sales to the 7th level, book a “Clarity Call” below and let’s see if you're a good fit for our sales training program!

Today’s guest on the Chasing Poker Greatness podcast is Craig Mason.Craig has had a love affair with the game of poker for as long as he can remember.Back in the Moneymaker Boom when he was a special education teacher, he’d travel to the WSOP in Vegas just sit in the bleachers and watch his heroes fight tooth and nail for life-changing cash, prestige, and the hardware that comes with it.Fast forward to 2018 where at the PartyPoker Caribbean Poker Party Craig found himself under the bright lights looking to have his breakthrough moment while battling at the final table with a cool $1.5 million up top.You’re just about to hear this story and many more straight from Craig in just a few moments.In today’s show, you’re going to learn:The amazing way Craig skyrocketed his poker game after only a few days of getting coached by legendary online crusher and past CPG guest Mark “Dipthrong” Herm.How Craig’s off-the-table work did (or didn’t) contribute to his massive poker breakthrough.Why Craig highly, highly advocates for 1-1 private coaching.And much, MUCH more!Without any further ado, I bring to you a crusher who is living out his poker dream Craig Mason.

Craig Campbell, long time SEO, gives us a deep and dark look into the running of an agency and how it can affect you.  There are stresses and challenges there that are not for the faint of heart.  Is running a digital agency worth it in the long run, especially if it harms your health?  Frank candor is the coin of the realm and Erin and Craig share some common ground on this episode.   [00:08:08] How Craig got into the consultancy space [00:12:22] Employees that leave and compete with you [00:14:41] When is enough, enough? [00:21:17] What do you recommend, pivot from entrepreneur agency ownership to individual consultancy [00:27:58] Know your stuff, or you’ll get laughed off the park [00:30:12] Don’t Drink and SEO - a PSA

This week on the podcast, Nick and Steven chat to Fife based property investor Craig Holmes. Craig has built his portfolio over a number of years buying repossessions and using the BRRR strategy. He is now in a position where he is not acquiring any more property and implementing his exit strategy which is to pay down the debt so he is not highly leveraged.Amongst other things we talk about:How Craig has built his own personal portfolio His letting agency business and why he has chosen not to scale and work with a smaller amount of investor landlordsExit strategies and what to do long term with your property portfolio The Fife property marketConnect Craig on Instagram:@craig.holmes.property⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Hope you find it useful and we would appreciate it hugely if you could find time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Connect with us on social media: Join the Scottish Property Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/628274537711227/Steven Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenclark84/Nick Ponty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick_ponty/ Email us: Steven@steven-clark.com Nick@arcproperty.uk

Craig Zingerline (Head of Product) at Sandboxx was met with a challenge. That is COVID-19. He had amazing Q1 growth in 2020. Then, at some point, the business was about to die. Revenues dropping. Cancellations. They had all the challenges one could think of during COVID-19. You name it. Then, they re-iterated their product and opened a new business line by solving an existing problem of their audience. Result? They started growing again. Curious? It's a long emotional story on how they helped military recruits to stay connected with their family when everything stopped working. In this episode, we discussed: Why Craig hates growth hacking?How Craig fixed activation of upside when the users were not coming back?How to increase brand stickiness? Drive value instead of trying to make more money. Prioritize user experience How to NOT die during COVID but also expand new revenueHow Craig tweaked his course with psychological principles to get 100K in revenue Show notes: 2:06 - What are Craig's thoughts on Growth Hacking and Why he also does not approve of it. 4:56 - How Upside.com was able to increase activation with non-active users? 14:44 - How Craig found & diagnose the actual activation problem 18:38 - Craig's thought experiments for growth 20:33 - How Craig was able to save a dying business that was highly impacted by COVID 32:36 - How he was able to get 6-figure course revenue by applying psychological principles and tweaking a few things. Links: Craig's Growth University: https://growthminded.co/ Connect with Craig on LinkedIn

Craig Warmke is an assistant professor of philosophy at Northern Illinois University. He has written several papers on the subject of Bitcoin, both pertaining to the question of what Bitcoin actually is. We cover Craig's papers (linked below) and explore the role for philosophers in Bitcoin. How Craig realized there was an opportunity for philosophy in Bitcoin Other philosophers writing about Bitcoin Why philosophers don't take Bitcoin seriously The Bitcoin-related questions where philosophers can weigh in The risk of epistemic trespassing Why Satoshi may have been wrong when they defined an electronic coin as a 'chain of digital signatures' How Satoshi made a critical engineering decision which differentiated Bitcoin from prior e-cash systems Why units of Bitcoin cannot be tracked over time through the ledger – and why this matters Why Bitcoin tracks quantities of a substance, rather than discrete, individual units of Bitcoin Craig's stylized model of Bitcoin Why Craig describes Bitcoin as 'fictional substance in an ongoing and massively coauthored book' Why Bitcoin being 'fictional' does not delegitimize it at all How Craig's model extends to stablecoins Why Bitcoin's liability-freeness is so important, and distinguishes it from other monetary assets The practical significance of determining what Bitcoin is How Craig's analysis helps demystify chain splits How ETH 2.0 sheds light on the debate over Bitcoin's identity The greatest threat to Bitcoin Is Bitcoin the protocol a democratic phenomenon? Are there knowable facts about what the nature of Bitcoin is? Referenced in this episode: Craig Warmke, What is Bitcoin, forthcoming in Inquiry Craig Warmke, Electronic Coins George Selgin, Synthetic Commodity Money Martin Glazier, In Blockchain We Trust?

Cultivating curiosity will eventually lead you to compassion. Although today’s guest, Craig Constantine, describes himself as just a regular guy, he is an absolute jewel, and he has a myriad of different projects on the go. Vivian was fascinated by his project on cultivating curiosity, and then that leading to compassion, so she spoke to him about it. Today, we offer their conversation to you, the listener, as a gift from us.  Life is constantly changing. Along the way, Craig came to realize that compassion was like a doorway that he had always passed by without ever bothering to look at it. In this episode, he talks to us about his journey, and he explains how he discovered compassion and began to change. Join Vivian today to hear her sincere and heartfelt conversation with Craig about compassion and find out how being curious can help you to find compassion within yourself.  Show highlights: Craig shares his background.  How Craig discovered compassion. What prompted Craig to change his default stance on his perspective of life. The importance of having good role models. Craig discusses his tipping point for change. The kind of support that Craig received when he began changing. Craig talks about the things that boys are missing out on today. Craig explains what parkour is all about. How Craig dealt with the uncertainty and chaos around who he was. The importance of being curious about everything. Why Craig encourages everyone to keep a journal. Cultivating your curiosity. Serving with compassion and empathy. Using humor with compassion. Craig discusses what it takes to be a great listener and what constitutes a good conversation. Craig talks about perspective. Using the notion of novelty to help you move through shifts. The power of the human voice and listening without looking. Links and resources: Craig Constantine's website PARKOUR & THE ART DU DÉPLACEMENT: Movement of Three We need laughter in our lives. Laughter is carbonated holiness. It’s like the cavalry arriving to help us get our sense of humor back. Anne Lamont https://breakingthejump.julieangel.com/ https://www.podchaser.com/

It’s never too late to start building wealth in Multifamily. Today’s guest, Dr. Craig Carlson started investing in multifamily only last year and already boasts a portfolio of 2,400 doors. Craig started as a dentist in practice and then moved into owning dentistry buildings on the side. Let’s tune into Craig’s wisdom and learn the success you can find when you educate yourself on something then go out and just do it. [00:01 - 07:36] Opening SegmentLet’s get to know CraigCraig gives us a bit of background [07:37 - 13:18] The Value of Education Before ActionCraig talks about the mindset needed to manage a practice while investing in property The cycle of using wealth to build wealth Craig talks about his experience starting a bank [13:19 - 21:03] Investing in Knowledge What Craig learned through losing his tax advantages and how it helpedGaining and investing knowledge in real estate investing Craig talks about why multifamily over any other asset class[21:04 - 26:04] If Only I Could Get 300 Doors (2,400 Doors Later…)Craig’s mindset and journey going from a 300 door goal to acquiring 2,400T.I.N.A. - Capital is searching for a yield [26:05 - 30:08] Know the ‘Who’ Behind Your InvestmentsCraig goes through his vetting strategy as he’s gained experience Gaining trust through networking How Craig overcame the fear of the first deal[30:09 - 40:36] Closing SegmentTactical steps on networking and gaining knowledge Why Craig began a mastermindHow Craig gives back Connect with Craig - links below Final words from Craig and Me Tweetable Quotes:“He who has the most knowledge wins.” - Craig Carlson“I couldn’t just retire and have nothing to do, I needed a purpose in life… I thought, how about real estate and helping others…?” - Craig Carlson“You gotta fly with the eagles if you want to be an eagle.” - Craig CarlsonResources:Rich Dad SeminarThink and Grow Rich------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reach out to Craig by emailing craigcarlson@gmail.com and support him by visiting https://apartmentlife.org/ and learning more about what he does to give back to the community. Guest Email: craigcarlson@gmail.comConnect with me:https://www.5tcre.com/FacebookLinkedInInstagramWatch 5T CRE on YouTubeLeave us a review and receive your free ebookEmail us --> abel@5tcre.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/5Talents)

Craig and Linda Martin are the Kiwi couple behind Indie Travel Podcast and their online publishing business, Indie Travel Media Ltd.  Professionally homeless, they have been travelling around the world non-stop since February 2006. Craig Martin was the president of the Professional Travel Bloggers Association, and they are the couple behind one of the top Indie Travel Podcast, rated as the top travel podcast by Lonely Planet.  Discussed in this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast:  What being a professional travel blogger is like. The story of how Craig and Linda Martin became travel bloggers How Craig & Linda Martin earn money as travel bloggers How the Indie Travel Podcast found sponsors and a business model  How Craig grew his web development and design business as a digital nomad How Craig & Linda decide where to travel as a couple Tips on finding a romantic partner who loves to travel Why they love hiking El Camino de Santiago How to get started in full time travel In the rapid fire round I ask this travel couple for:  Airplane travel tips: Go carry on only Always bring an empty water bottle to fill before the flight  Packing tips: Packing cubes Tips for long travel days Always have snacks for traveling Noise cancelling headphones What to do if you are sick while traveling abroad Have a great partner to look after you!  Don’t feel bad; just relax and listen to your body Resources:  Craig & Linda Martin’s Indie Travel Media Craig & Linda on Twitter Craig & Linda on Facebook Craig & Linda on Instagram The Indie Travel Podcast on Apple Podcasts You can find all the links and show notes on millennialtravelpodcast.com Direct support for The Millennial Travel Podcast comes from The Millennial Travel Guidebook: Escape More, Spend Less, & Make Travel a Priority in Your Life ... and from our new USA hiking and camping trips at Under30Experiences!

Craig Nabat is the CEO of Freedom Laser LLC and the inventor of the FDA cleared iRestore Hair Growth System. He has dedicated his life to being a relentless entrepreneur and inventor. As of April 2003, Freedom Laser LLC has treated 10,000+ smokers and on a mission to free the world from nicotine addiction. Nabat held the position as President for 16 years. INSIDE THE EPISODE: [01:13] Craig talks about how he caught the entrepreneurial bug [07:06] How Craig changed his luck and went from losing to winning [13:58] Advice to entrepreneurs: “Don’t fall in love with your baby” [22:48] How to stay organized when you have a head full of entrepreneurial ideas [27:51] Craig’s plans to bring his product to the mass market Get your cheatsheet for Craig’s episode at unstoppablebusiness.com/podcast

Episode 29 / Science fiction author Craig Martelle joins Sara and Jami to discuss pricing, book production strategies, and writing through health issues. This week Sara is uploading her Christmas mystery as a preorder. She reports on the new Apple interface for uploading books, authors.apple.books. After listening to The Creative Penn Podcast with Natalie Sisson, Sara looked for the bottlenecks in her processes and decided she was a bottleneck! She created a screenflow of some of her tasks then had her assistant create a workflow and take over those tasks. Jami’s working on her next book, and she shared that she’s creating two different giveaways, one for her newsletter list and another to attract new readers. Jami and Sara discussed the importance of remembering you have two different groups to market to--warm readers and cold (potential) readers--and different ways to reach both groups. Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover: How Craig began writing after he retired What Craig wishes he’d known about story: John Truby’s The Anatomy of Story Why after writing hundreds of books, Craig hired a development editor for the first time How Craig used review feedback to learn which category was the best fit for his series and rebranded the books Why writing his first four different books in three different genres was a mistake and how he’s recovering Craig’s books for writers on release strategies, collaborations, writing compelling fiction, and pricing strategies Pricing at different levels to reach different readers and how to research and find the best price for your genre Pros and cons of cowriting Why Craig made more money during the second half of the year publishing four books than he did publishing 30 during the first half of the year Writing while dealing with health issues Genres discussed include science fiction, post apocalyptic, and thrillers. Links: Craig Martelle Successful Indie Author series 20Booksto50K Jami’s talk at 20Booksto50K Elena Johnson WITK podcast

The show is back with Boler! TV play-by-play voice Craig Bolerjack spent the hiatus keeping tabs on basketball, and with the game back, he previews what the viewing experience will be like. He touched on the Restart and #WholeNewGame. Here’s a rundown of this week’s episode: Previously on 5:30 — How Craig will approach a broadcast without fans 14:15 — Serving as Hot Rod Hundley’s analyst  21:10 — Missing Bojan Bogdanovic 28:20 — “The best mentally prepared team will stand.”

In this episode we cover:How Craig defines digital transformation [1:35]What are the biggest upsides of using digital for companies? [3:11]What is holding the transformation back? [6:12]Craig’s advice for executives and business leaders: How to get started using digital? [9:14]COVID-19’s impact on the retail industry [11:10]What online shopping can and can’t do [15:06]The future of remote work after COVID-19 [17:13]Rapid Fire! Fun facts and fast answers with Craig [25:06]How does Craig stay current with digital? [24:54]What’s the next big thing in digital?  [27:30]Kathy & Gino's "Key" Takeaways  [31:00]Links and Resources:Follow NYU  Marketing Professor and Digital Thinker Scott Galloway on TwitterFind Craig Herkert on LinkedInKey Takeaways:Companies that don’t go digital simply will not surviveWhat’s holding digital back? The people with an opposition to change. Individual “primal” survival always  trumps survival of the “herd.”As a leader, you have to empower your people to change, and give them the tools to make it happen.Digitized curated “in-store” experiences are the future of retail.Craig’s Favorite Band or Musician: Miles Davis!

In this lively, in-depth discussion with tomato expert Craig LeHoulier, some of the topics we discuss include: The history of the tomato - from its origins in the Americas, to its domination of the European culinary scene, to its current commodity status at the supermarket. How Craig left the pharma industry to pursue his keen interest in gardening, which led to a home garden bursting with forgotten tomato varieties and a passion for flavor. The story of the Seed Savers Exchange and how heirloom plants were saved from the verge of the void. What makes an heirloom plant different from a hybrid (spoiler alert - it’s not as simple as it might seem) How Craig thinks about the flavor attributes and culinary applications of different tomato varieties. The science and history of tomato juice and how it plays into the story of The Bloody Mary The crazy and largely untapped possibilities for scrambling our concept of what a Bloody Mary is (and what it could be) How the Cherokee Purple tomato got its name And much, much more.

This weeks guest, Craig Morgan, understands how crucial local engagement is to the future of rugby. After all, a school visit by a rugby club president is what sparked his involvement in the sport at the age of seven. In our discussion, Craig talks about his position as the General Manager of Western Sydney Two Blues, and how his focus has been on strengthening the local community's connection to rugby. Fully believing in the positive impact of rugby, Craig shares how his club uses rugby to teach leadership skills and to help ‘at-risk' kids figure out what they want to do in life. After detailing their partnership with Western Sydney University, Craig talks about another of his club's aims — to develop more inclusive rugby. We ask Craig about the successes of Two Blue's wheelchair title-winning rugby team as well as the women's group — one of Australia's strongest teams. We talk about how Craig established the Central Coast Sevens, a major international fixture on the sevens rugby calendar and what led to his leaving the organisation. Craig then compares league and rugby, giving listeners an insider's perspective on how money can change the game. We round the conversation off by discussing how sevens rugby complements traditional rugby and why the high-energy and quick nature of sevens is critical in engaging kids. At the end of the episode, Craig tells us what he would do if he were at the helm of Rugby Australia. Listen to this episode to hear how Craig and Two Blue's are creating a stronger base for Australian rugby in Sydney's West.  Key Points From This Episode:Craig gives some context on his club, Western Sydney Two Blues.The importance of showcasing junior clubs in engaging kids in rugby.What support is necessary for Sydney clubs to feel supported and increase participation. How rugby clubs can approach schools to give kids a positive rugby experience. The links between rugby, leadership, and learning 21st Century Skills.How Craig has partnered with Western Sydney University, benefiting students and his club.Learn about the Two Blues wheelchair rugby team, 2018 Shute Shield champions.How Two Blues is at the forefront of women's rugby; the fastest growing area in rugby.The reach of the Central Coast Sevens, the competition that Craig established. Why Craig left the Central Coast Sevens due to a lack of support.The role that sevens rugby can play in complementing traditional rugby.Hear about the success of the Two Blues sevens club and how it led to their junior program.League versus union rugby and the competition for players. What Craig does to engage kids and keep them from moving to league rugby.Why enjoying playing rugby leads to better performance.Craig provides specifics on how money incentivises players to join league rugby.How Craig would fix Australian rugby if he were at the helm. Hear why being a small club has been an advantage during the epidemic.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Craig Morgan - Craig Morgan on LinkedInWestern Sydney Two Blues - Western City Two BluesNSW Rugby - New South Wales RugbyInternational Wheelchair Rugby - International Wheelchair Rugby FederationTiger Rugby - Tiger RugbyCentral Coast Sevens - Central Coast Sevens on Facebook

In this episode we share our travel story from before we met and how we made travel a priority living our individual lives. We discuss the following: Craig's career as a professional rugby league player How Craig's football helped him travel to different countries What inspired Caz to travel overseas full time (forever) An unorthodox way Caz got the money to travel overseas AND why she knew it was safe How Caz got her first job in London An insight into Caz's lifestyle in London and traveling Europe Why Caz decided to go to Dublin and how it inspired future travels A dip into Southeast Asia travels - Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam Don't forget to subscribe to the show!  

Craig Cody is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Coach, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years of experience on the Force. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain certified. Craig has just written his 3rd book: The 12 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Dentists Thousands. What you will learn in this episode: How Craig and his family are coping with the pandemic, and what life living just outside New York City is like under lockdown conditions What Craig believes every business owner needs to know about the paycheck protection loan made available by the CARES Act What steps you need to follow to take advantage of the loan and loan forgiveness measures that are rolling out now What proactive tax steps you should be taking during this process, and why working closely with your CPA is incredibly important Why even the smallest mom-and-pop businesses need to consult with a CPA to help them navigate the complexities of the current economy Why the coronavirus epidemic is forcing us as a society to update our systems and habits, and what long term effects Craig expects from our adaptations What proactive steps business owners can take to be more prepared for disruptive crises such as the current pandemic, both now and in the future Whether family members who work for the business are considered “employees” under the loan forgiveness rules What happens if you don't meet the forgiveness rules for the paycheck protection loan, and what happens to money you don't use Why it is important for your business to take advantage of the tools and resources being made available, regardless of your views on the politics of the situation Resources: Craig Cody's previous episode: https://sharonspano.com/podcasts/craig-cody/ Email: craig@ccodycpa.com Telephone: (516) 869-4051 Website: www.craigcodyandcompany.com The 12 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Dentists Thousands by Craig Cody: https://amzn.to/2Uz0PTQ Website: www.kabbage.com Additional Resources: Website: sharonspano.com Book: thetimemoneybook.com Events: sharonspano.com/workshops Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com Twitter: @SharonSpano

Top Real Estate Teams: What You Will Learn: House hacking as a means to start investing in real estate How Craig transitioned out of his day job and into the business of real estate How Craig used a house hacking strategy to achieve financial independence at age twenty-seven Craig’s strategy for investing in properties where he lives and in other markets The various resources that have helped Craig succeed as a real estate investor Financial Independence Through House Hacking I am excited to introduce you to Craig Curelop, successful Realtor, and financially independent real estate investor. Craig cut his teeth in real estate investing at a young age, by leveraging the “house hacking” strategy, a means of living ‘cost free’ in a property you own, by renting out rooms in the home. Before Craig discovered house hacking, he was working over one hundred hours each week, doing a job he hated, for a manager he didn’t get along with! He lived in the heart of Silicon Valley, so after the burnout set in, the Valley’s startup scene seemed like the next logical move. But startups are volatile—Craig wanted to find a career that would grant him financial independence and consistent, reliable cash flow so he could achieve the time and financial freedom he was after. It didn’t take him long to realize that real estate was the perfect vehicle to accomplish this! “If I can use house hacking to achieve financial independence this quickly, I know I can help other people do it too.” Paving a Path to Freedom House hacking is an investment strategy that has enabled Craig Curelop to achieve financial independence at just twenty-seven years old. He currently has three investment properties in the Denver metro area and three single-family homes in North Carolina! But Craig isn’t interested in paving the path to freedom for himself alone. As a licensed realtor, he is now focused on helping his clients write their own real estate success story, using the same house hacking strategy. If you remember our episode with Scott Trench, it will come as no surprise that Craig got his start with BiggerPockets. Working for them, Craig used his income to put money down on his first property, and he used the cash flow from the property to live for free. Now, just a few short years later, Scott has a total of eight doors in two states! Investing Out-of-State Craig has branded himself as a house hacking expert and it has brought him tons of new leads, both as an investor and an agent. He operates with the philosophy that you should provide value and expect nothing in return, which has attracted enough business to put him on par with his goal of closing 30-40 transactions this year! There are unique challenges associated with investing in out-of-state markets, but with the right resources, none of them are too steep to overcome. Craig is currently trying to set his out-of-state properties up with tenants to generate another stream of revenue, and if all goes well, he plans to buy three properties per quarter in the coming year! Photo by Expect Best from Pexels How to Connect With Craig Curelop: Website: https://www.exprealty.com/ https://www.craigcurelop.com/ Blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/contributors/craigcurelop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-curelop-a6457242/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/exp-realty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craig.curelop https://www.facebook.com/eXpRealty/ Twitter: @eXpRealty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefiguy/ Book: https://www.biggerpockets.com/house-hacking-book

Dave and Evan chat with Craig Walker, the CEO of Dialpad.Craig Walker is the co-founder and CEO of Dialpad, a born-in-the-cloud UCaaS provider. Previously he led Dialpad Communications Inc., (acquired by Yahoo! for $50 million), a pioneer in VoIP services, and later co-founded GrandCentral (acquired by Google for $100 million). Dialpad has raised $120 million from Andreessen Horowitz, Google Ventures, Felicis Ventures, SoftBank, and Iconiq Capital. Craig was a technology venture investor at Sterling Payot Capital and TeleSoft Partners and was also a corporate attorney at top tier law firms in Silicon Valley, where he represented companies ranging from early stage start-ups to Cisco Systems. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley (BA), Georgetown University (MBA) and Boalt Hall School of Law (JD). Member of the Telecommunications and E-Commerce Committee for the US Chamber of Commerce.In this podcast we discuss how Switch.co got Dialpad back as its name. How Craig can't escape Telecom, and why the restaurant business needs more disruption.

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have Craig Ballantyne who shares insights and tips on how to become a high performer and control your mornings, the power of public accountability, the best way to tell the story that is valuable to the world, how to earn more confidence, gives some business lessons on how to get yourself to the next level, and how to turn your 6 figure earnings to 7 figures! Craig Ballantyne is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, Business Coach, Personal Development Coach, High-Performance Coach, Coach of 250+ 7-Figure Entrepreneurs, author of the Perfect Day Formula, co-owner of the website, EarlytoRise.com. He created a series of coaching programs for high-performers, entrepreneurs, and executives. Each year, The Perfect Life Retreat helps high performers get more done each day, increase their income, and make more quality time for their family and personal lives. Craig's friends called him, "The World's Most Disciplined Man." Craig spent 15 years selling his programs on the internet until he started coaching and speaking career, and joining mastermind groups. He strongly believed that knowing a lot of people makes everything in life easier. Successful people have all areas of life checked off and very well connected. Thus, it is a way of knowing more about how to grow your business, where to invest your money, knowing more about real estate, how to flip houses more, etc. Moreover, he talks about the importance of preparation and controlling your mornings. What does it mean? Craig believed that the more prepared you are, the more successful you’re going to be just like the top successful entrepreneurs in the world. Just like preparing things the night before to dominate your day. On the other hand, Craig was used to being a binge drinker, hypocritical, socially anxious, introverted type of person, stressed and had some anxiety attacks, but decided to leave the vicious life and shift into a virtuous life. He gets his life on track, living his best, building a legacy and impacting more people. You too can do it. How? Craig suggested that you just need to be willing to admit what you are not willing to do to not live in frustration and depression. Know your true self and what your values are. Then, you can design your life to be successful whatever that means to you. You don’t need to be like somebody else but being the best version of yourself. Just figure out what game you’re willing to play and play that game as well as you can. Above all, don’t forget to have that patience when you hit obstacles and hurdles with your business and in life! Some Questions I Ask: ● How did you get into this line of work of coaching people how to turn earnings into 7 figures? (00:31) ● What are the things that you see separate the successful entrepreneurs and really the non-entrepreneurs? (01:50) ● How do you feel the importance of utilizing the evenings to set up the next day? (03:48) ● With all the people you impacted along the way, you’ve changed the script on yourself first. What was that? (08:30) ● What do you see being the separator between the 6 and the 7 figure earner? (11:25) ● What are some of the most common things that you see people could easily get rid of what's holding them back that would really allow them to catapult to that next level? (13:34) ● What do you think are some of the best things you see those 7 and 8 figure earners doing at the highest level? (15:59) ● What are some of the trending topics or things that you see & you heard the top performers really pushing into right now that may not be around before? (17:39) ● How do you continue to rise your leadership lead and how do you do what you do at the highest level? (19:38) ● How important is that public accountability & how can someone enroll more of that in their life right now? (20:51) ● Where do you see entrepreneurs winning right now that more people should be paying attention to? (23:15) ● How for someone that is conscious of the way they look and sounds on video? (23:59) ● What’s your thought on how someone can break into doing more videos? (25:46) ● What are some of the lessons that you want to pull out for today’s entrepreneurs that they really need to hear and buy into? (30:10) ● What are you paying attention to right now? (32:42) ● What does your wellness routine look like? (35:35) ● After retirement, if you look back & review your career, what do you hope to hear people saying about you? (38:26) In This Episode, You Will Learn: ● The best way to start a business. (01:24) ● The secret of successful people. (02:31) ● What does recharging really mean. (04:28) ● Tips to become a high performer (05:05) ● Three different types of people & the people that are most successful. (11:51) ● Servant leadership – what is it. (16:09) ● Good business lesson. (34:47) Quotes: ● “When people are asking you questions all the time, that’s when you know you’re onto something.” ● “Knowing a lot of people makes everything in life easier.” ● “Grow your network.” ● “Be a person of value that grows that network.” ● “The more prepared you are, the more successful you’re going to be.” ● “You need to draw a line somewhere.” ● “You need to be willing to admit what you are not willing to do.” ● “Be the best version of you every day within the boundaries you wanted to be.” ● “The more money you make the more often you are going to get a suit.” ● “8 figure entrepreneurs and 7 figure entrepreneurs become less of a maker and more of a manager.” ● “Being consistent is key.” ● “Knowing yourself is key.” ● “Become a less maker and more of a manager.” Resources Mentioned: How to Win at the Sport of Business book by Mark Cuban Connect with Craig Ballantyne on: Instagram Email: craig@godfather.com The Perfect Week Formula

Craig Cody is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Coach, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years of experience on the Force. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain certified. Craig has just written his 3rd book: The 12 Biggest Tax Mistakes That Cost Dentists Thousands. What you will learn in this episode: How Craig's career path led to working as a Certified Tax Coach and planner after serving in the U.S. Air Force and the NYPD How Craig's specialty in proactive tax planning helps his business clients legally lower their tax bill over the course of the year Why business owners of all kinds often make important tax mistakes that cost them money, and why it is important to speak to your CPA on a regular basis What valuable tax strategies and deductions business owners often overlook that can help them save money on their taxes How a CPA differs from a financial planner, and how Craig managed a quick and easy transition from working as a police officer to working as a CPA Why Craig believes his work in the police department helped him develop communication skills and prepared him for his CPA work What advice Craig would offer to anyone considering a major career pivot, and how Craig dealt with the challenge of learning a new career after retirement What key qualities Craig suggests you look for in a good CPA, who Craig considers to be his ideal client, and what challenges he faces in his work Why proactively and thoroughly documenting your expenses is crucial for saving money on your taxes while obeying legal requirements How to get a free printed copy of Craig's previous book The 10 Most Expensive Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands Resources: Get a free copy of The 10 Most Expensive Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands by Craig Cody: www.craigcodyandcompany.com/SharonSpano Telephone: (516) 869-4051 Website: www.craigcodyandcompany.com Email: craig@ccodycpa.com The Progressive Dentist Podcast with Craig Cody: https://craigcodyandcompany.com/podcast/ Additional Resources: Website: sharonspano.com Book: thetimemoneybook.com Events: sharonspano.com/workshops Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com Twitter: @SharonSpano

Craig aka “The World's Most Disciplined Man”, is a business coach, best-selling author, and creator of The Perfect Life Workshop, the founder of a multiple 7-figure fitness Empire, and more. Craig's programs help high performers get more done each day, increase their income, and make more quality time for their family and personal lives. Free Book: www.perfectdayformula.com Social Media Handles: https://www.craigballantyne.com/ (Website) | Twitter | Instagram | https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigballantyne/ (LinkedIn) | Facebook In this episode, we discuss: How Craig got into coaching Making the Mistake of Being Efficient at the Wrong Things $10/hour tasks Protecting Your Time Maintaining Accountability

Is fear stopping you from doing your first multifamily real estate deal? If you’re not the type of person to simply jump ship from the relative safety (and health insurance) that comes with a W-2 job, but you know you can’t spend the rest of your life on the hamster wheel, then NOW is the time to activate what Craig Schumacher, MAI, calls ‘calculated courage.’ Craig Schumacher, MAI is the Managing Member at IRV Capital LLC, a real estate investment firm that focuses on multifamily and student apartments. Craig spent 25 years working as a commercial appraiser and valuation specialist. Four years ago, he decided to stop helping other people make a fortune in real estate and build a portfolio of his own. Craig closed on his first syndication deal in January, bringing him to a total of 89-units (with another 28 under contract). On this episode of Apartment Building Investing, Craig joins me to explain how he recently quit his job as an appraiser to pursue multifamily investing full time. He describes the AHA moment that inspired him to take action in 2016 and walks us through the key lessons learned from his difficult first deal. Listen in to understand what Craig would tell his younger self about getting started in real estate investing and learn what he is doing now to scale his multifamily portfolio! Key Takeaways Craig’s transition from appraising real estate to investing Biggest hurdle = solving health insurance issue Took time to enact plan but never been happier What inspired Craig to make a change Shocking self-assessment at age 45 Not in position to put kids through college + retire How Craig got started with real estate investing Bought 5 condos + 2 duplexes (university housing) Gain experience as landlord, bank relationships Craig’s rocky transition to multifamily Sold university rental portfolio to buy 28-unit $20K out of pocket for foundation issues Challenges around self-managing property Craig’s key lessons learned from his first deal Deeper level of due diligence re: leak disclaimer Include nearby complexes in evaluation Craig’s highly successful second multifamily deal 29 units next to Illinois State University Convert to student housing ($17K to $25K/month) Cash-out refi to return 100% of investor cash Why sellers and brokers took Craig seriously Some credibility from SFH portfolio Decades of experience as appraiser What Craig would do differently in retrospect Push past fear to take big shot sooner Cultivate ‘calculated courage’ How Craig made time for multifamily Dedicate every free moment to investing 14-hour days for 4 years, supportive spouse How Craig overcame his fears around raising capital Start with friends, family and friends of friends Gets easier every time as share enthusiasm Craig’s plan for scaling his multifamily portfolio Expand network via podcasts, conferences Build platform by sharing content online Craig’s advice for aspiring multifamily investors Partner with experienced investor Add action to make ideas real Connect with Craig Schumacher, MAI IRV Capital Craig on LinkedIn Resources Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki CoStar Real Estate Guys Create Your Future Goal Setting Retreat What’s the Best Investment: The Stock Market or Real Estate? Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club Michael’s Mentoring Program Partner with Michael Podcast Show Notes Review the Podcast on iTunes Michael’s Website Michael on Facebook Michael on Instagram Michael on YouTube Apartment Investor Network Facebook Group

In today’s podcast, we have a titan of the House Hacking movement on to share everything he’s learned during his journey! From living behind a curtain in his first House Hack to becoming the author of BiggerPockets book “The House Hacking Strategy,” Craig Curelop’s story will inspire you and fill you with a ton of valuable information!If you want to know anything and everything involved in your first House Hack, we talk about it!We talk about what it has done for him and how it’s dramatically altered his financial freedom journey! We talk about his early journey trying his hand as a venture capitalist and trying to reinvent the wheel by creating start-ups which led to him becoming a real estate investor!What You’ll learn:• How 90% of real estate investors start out house hacking• Why PMI is a great thing!• Why reinventing the wheel is not required to become a millionaire!• How Craig got started• The sacrifice it took to get where he’s at today!• His lessons taken away from a disaster BRRRR in Jacksonville • How he runs his numbers on House Hacks• And so much more!!Join is as we talk all things House Hacking and how you can too! Links:House Hacking Strategy by Craig CurelopPMI Isn't All Bad - Blog PostCozy.coCraig's Instagram: @thefiguy------Free House Hacking eBook!!5 Reasons You Should Househack!10 Ways to Finance Your Househack!Using Facebook as a Real Estate Resource!Follow us on Instagram:@househackingsuccess@bradleylabrie@drewkling115Visit our website at househackingsuccess.comTo join our email newsletter text HOUSEHACK to 22828!

Craig Gini is an owner along with his two brothers, Kevin, Brian, and his dad Gene of Collins Electrical Company, a $177m contractor headquartered in Modesto, CA. He is Vice President and Renewables Manager. He is responsible for a company-wide focus on “Green Technologies” and “Energy Efficiency.” Craig has been involved in the installation of energy-efficient lighting for nearly eight million square feet of Ford and Chrysler facilities nationwide. He has also been the driving force behind almost 68 Megawatts of Utility-Scale and Distributed Generation solar installations throughout all of California. Craig’s focus is to bring back the values of true “Customer Service” by being attentive to his customer’s needs. He is dedicated to the process of utilizing a “Team Approach,” consulting with his customers to develop programs that are customized to benefit each individual and present “Efficient Solutions” as a viable option to the customer’s needs. Join me as we discuss his journey from acting back to the family business. How he learned the trade, launched a company within a company, and contributed to the steady growth and success of Collins Electrical. Highlights: The black sheep returns: Craig’s journey back to the family construction business How Craig learned to work hard at an early age Starting as an apprentice at thirty-eight years old How Craig quickly grew in his new career Earning respect for performance and profitability What Craig’s dad taught him about generosity and fairness How to ensure that field personnel feel appreciated How Craig built his own “business within the business.” Craig’s “magical board” goal-setting process The challenges and pains of growing his division from $400,000 to $10 million to $30+ million How to balance employee’s capabilities and customer demands Getting out of the micromanaging doom loop How Craig learned to delegate and to utilize other’s strengths to shore up his weaknesses How to target clients that value a partnership relationship Riding the wave of industry change (without wiping out) How Craig manages the sibling dynamic with his two brothers The importance of culture and how leadership drives that in a company How to maintain trust in the core leadership group Why presenting a united leadership front is vital to organizational harmony and health Craig’s favorite restaurant: Paul Martin’s American Grill Since 1928, Collins Electrical Company has successfully managed multiple succession transitions. How well prepared are you for your business transition?   Find out by clicking this link and taking a short assessment. The results will show you where you are strong, and where you may need help.  

Craig Ballantyne is known by his clients as the “World’s Most Disciplined Man”. He built his Turbulence Training Empire with over 13 million viewers, and then Craig acquired the world’s biggest success newsletter, EarlyToRise.com. His first book, The Perfect Day Formula, has helped over 35,000 high-performers own the day and take back control of your life.  On today’s show, we talk about his early beginnings in Canada and how he reached a goal to become super fit while at the same falling into what he calls the “paradox of freedom” and why that is not exactly a good thing. From there we dive into how Craig coaches people on the proper way to set boundaries and maintain structure for their lives, how to get your values and vision in order and effective ways to deal with anxiety and stress. After the show, make sure to listen to the previous episodes with James Altucher and  Justin Goff we referred to, which will give you even more insight on how to deal with these issues and ways to make your life more peaceful, focused and stress-free. “We need this structure and these systems in place and when you put that together, you get true freedom.” - Craig Ballantyne Some Topics We Discussed Include: What Craig has learned from an ancient philosopher and how it rings true today How Craig ended up in the ER twice while he was in the best shape of his life Why Craig only has four apps on his phone and which ones he uses Breathing exercises to immediately calm you down Why most of us are planning our work week out all wrong The four most important things to be clear on if you are to get ahead The right way to deal with social media (and all those darn notifications) How we are wired wrong for the modern world and how to step away from it Warning signs of anxiety and stress and how to cope How to create your vision and work with it to align with your goals And much, much more! Contact Craig Ballantyne: BeUnstoppableBook.com On Instagram References and Links Mentioned: Are you ready to be EPIC with us?! Then grab our EGP Letter here where you’ll get not only all of the notes for everything episode we’ve done and will do in the mail, a private forum community, plus new training videos all the time with us and our guests. Today’s show is co-sponsored by Easy Webinar and Casey Zeman.  He has put together a 20% off deal for our listeners. Be sure to check them out as they have live webinars, hybrid webinars, automated webinars and social media functionality, everything you need for webinars in a single platform.  We are also sponsored by Steve Olsher and his podcast Beyond 8 Figures, where he and his hosts, Mary Goulet and Richard Otey chat with amazing entrepreneurs who either run or have exited a business over that has produced 8 figures.  Become Unstoppable  The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Art of Living by Epictetus & Sharon Lebell Reverse Engineering How Much Income You Actually Need - James Altucher Focusing On Emotional Triggers To Write The Best Copy - Justin Goff  

Did you know there are hundreds of real estate agents house hacking out there? If you don’t know what it means to house hack or you are wondering why everybody is doing it, you can stop looking for an explanation. Today’s show is all about house hacking techniques, the BRRRR Method and why making an extra effort to achieve your goals and dreams will give you the satisfaction you need to keep going in life. There’s no need for doubts, Craig Curelop will make sure you start buying real estate TODAY. From Palo Alto, California, Craig’s journey to financial freedom started when he graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and a 90K student debt.  From a negative net worth of 30K in 2016, Craig saved and invested enough to achieve financial independence this year. After years of hustle and savings, Craig now has a lifetime of options to invest and make more money out of the money he already has. Author of The House Hacking Strategy, and Financial Analyst at Bigger Pockets, a community that goes step by step on helping others achieve financial success, Craig is convinced that it takes a lot more than just not liking your 9-5 job to look for financial independence. In this episode of Income Hacker, Craig Curelop shares with us how he was able to invest in three house hacks in Denver, how he started with the BRRRR Method and how you can buy rental properties without using any money out of your own pocket. Plus, the motivation everyone needs to not give up on their financial dreams, and how you can increase your house hacks and your cash flow while investing in other forms of real estate. "The House Hacking Strategy is a great way to build wealth. Don’t be afraid to get started, you have a very high probability of success.” - Craig Curelop Podcast summary: 03:01 - The 90K student debt that made Craig pursue financial independence.  05:12 - The reason that kept Craig from giving up on his journey. 06:00 - How a single year of hustle and savings can end up in a lifetime of options. 07:34 - How to completely eliminate your housing expense and live for free by house hacking. 08:22 - How to improve your financial position, build your investment portfolio, and gain confidence through real estate. 10:25 - How Craig used Airbnb to build a strong financial foundation and screen out the bad tenants.  15:27 - How house hacking and actually sleeping on a futon can result in great financial success. 20:57 - Not changing your lifestyle can lead to great things in the future. 22:10 - How enhancing a property can result in infinite returns: The BRRRR Method. 25:34 - Getting unlicensed contractors and unreliable project managers: do not make these mistakes, Craig already made them for you.  31:12 - The lessons Craig learned from his latest BRRRR deal: Get background checks on your contractors and know exactly what you want beforehand. 33:08 - Why you should hold on to a property when going through a downturn and have a strategy for each scenario. 36:42 - Why Craig still pursues his financial independence.   Connect with Craig The House Hacking Strategy by Craig Curelop Follow Craig on Instagram  Bigger Pockets: Real Estate Investing Education, Tools & Networking    Episode Resources The Four Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferris

Today I’m honored to interview Craig Clemens. I’ve known Craig for more than five years now, and we share something interesting in common - we both have mentored with Eben Pagan.In case you don’t know, Eben is my mentor and business partner. He’s built 10 businesses and brands to the million-dollar mark and beyond. And he’s sold well over $100 million of his products and services - all online.Craig got to work with Eben in the early days and went on to create massive success for himself. He’s now one of the world’s most successful copywriters - selling over a billion dollars of products. And his company is one of the most successful health supplement companies today.Listen in as he shares the key lessons that have helped him achieve so much … all before the age of 40!In today’s episode:How Craig went from being a telemarketer, barely scraping by, to building one of the most dominant health supplement companies todayThe one thing you need to know when you’re creating a new businessWhy small details and nuances matter (and how they can help you convert more prospects into buyers)The prank call that got Craig his first “real” job in internet marketing and gave him the solid foundation he needed to go on to succeed in businessWhy learning marketing and sales is similar to learning to play a musical instrumentWhy the advice to “hustle, hustle, hustle” is wrongHow to get past fearHow to use a 60-day challenge to transform every area of your life

Season #1 of Battle Ready Brands is entitled "Startup Horror Stories" where we seek to find as many stories as possible of "things gone wrong in entrepreneurship." Rather than glorify all the success that can come with building a successful brand, we want to hear all the events that led up to the success.  Guys, this episode with Craig Hall was incredible. There aren't very many people on the planet who have been in entrepreneurship for FIVE DECADES and have a billion dollar empire.We want to be very clear about one thing though -- Craig is truly a humble, servant-hearted leader. He does not tout his wealth, but would rather boast about his family and the difference he's made in people's lives. His latest book is a testament to that, as he is fighting for today's entrepreneurs and startups... to give them a better shot at success. He is a friend to all who meet him and for that we are grateful. Our world needs more leaders with character and integrity like him!You're going to hear a lot of good stories from Craig in this episode. Here are just a few...Notable topics discussed:How Craig dealt with having a whopping 500 lawsuits against him AT ONE TIME and kept goingThe first investment he made with his life savings of $4,000 at age 18 that laid the foundation for his eventual empireHighlights from his latest book "BOOM: Bridging the Opportunity Gap to Reignite Startups" and the mission he is pursuing nowHow he convinced Sports Illustrated to loan him $1 million dollars for a business venture (that eventually failed) and how he recoveredAdvice to those starting out and those wanting to take their business to the next levelHow he paid $100+ million debt within just a few weeks in the face of bankruptcy+ Too many other lessons to list!It was an absolute privilege to host Craig on the Battle Ready Brands podcast. He truly is a gentleman, with a heart to make a difference in his community and in the lives of those around him.Without question, Craig Hall has built MANY "Battle Ready Brands!" Thank you for coming on the show, Craig, and for delivering such incredible value to the Battle Ready Brands tribe!!And, to note -- We didn't get enough time to cover other businesses that he has, so we will have to have him back in the future!Links for further information:  Grab a copy of Craig Hall's book - HERE.Craig's website - HERE. SPONSORS for this episode: Clickfunnels: Tired of your website not making you money or working FOR you? Then you need a funnel! Join over 90,000 other entrepreneurs who, to date, have sold BILLIONS of dollars through this very system. It's super easy. Within a few hours you can be up and running and making some $$$$$. Sign up today and get a FREE 14-day trial! >> click.battlereadybrands.com Steadfast Results: Don't want to mess with all the tech and want a team of experts to drive online leads and sales for your business? Drop us a message! Brad and I are just two of the digital ninjas at Steadfast Results.Our TOP programs:- The One Day Web Build & One Day Funnel Build (yes, you heard us right) - more info HERE.- The Sales Volcano - blow up your leads and sales HERE.- The Lead Gen Firehose (thousands of automated leads for B2B brands) - Turn on the Firehose HERE. Cloverleaf: What was the best team you were ever apart of? Wish you could recreate that magic? With Cloverleaf, now you can. Cloverleaf is THE solution for better understanding yourself and your team, providing ongoing insights and coaching tips that fit effortlessly into your team's workflow. We use it at Steadfast Results and are loving it.Get 30% OFF with the discount code BattleReady30 here >> https://cloverleaf.me/ ***Follow us on social!***Battle Ready Brands:FacebookInstagramLinkedinTwitter Matt CretzmanFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn Brad ParnellFacebookLinkedIn 

On today's episode of the Internet Marketing Podcast, Andy is joined by Glasgow based SEO expert, Craig Campbell to talk about starting out in SEO. On the show you'll learn: How Craig got started in SEOCraig's tips for scaling a businessCraig's tips for self-branding Craig's tips for starting your own businessPlus, Craig provides his top tip/key takeaway for our audience. If you'd like to connect with Craig, you can do so on Twitter here and on LinkedIn here.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode you'll learn: How Craig left his corporate job to make a living helping entrepreneurs get clients How to use Social Media Direct outreach to get consistent clients How to charge more money for your product/service Timestamp: 1:15 - Craig's Origin Story 4:12 - Making the transition 5:10 - Learned the skill he now teaches others 5:56 - Social Media Direct Outreach (SMeDO) 7:25 - Smart businesses do this 8:25 - Facebook and LinkedIn 9:40 - The right way to network with people 11:55 - Stop undervaluing yourself 12:40 - Wide vs. Deep 14:55 - How to figure out what you should be charging 17:50 - Value-based pricing 19:15 - Frame your service around the results you get 22:40 - Pricing is subjective 24:04 - 90-day intensive 24:40 - Where to find Craig Craig Severinsen Email: craig@brightworkspr.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craig.severinsen.9 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigseverinsen/ Susan Leonardson Email:hi@susanleonardson.com Website: https://www.susanleonardson.com/discover Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susleonardson Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sleonardson/

Have you ever considered designing in a particular niche? Have you heard the term "The Riches Are In The Niches"? It shouldn't come as a surprise that the more focused you are on a particular sector, the more familiar with it you become. And the more familiar with it you become, the more you are perceived as the expert in that particular sector. Graphic and web design is no different. Designers who focus on a particular sector become knows as experts and command more respect and earn more money from clients in that sector. I've talked about niches before on the podcast. In episode 54; Should You Find A Graphic Design Niche, I explained what a niche is and the benefits of choosing one, as well as not having to limit yourself when you choose a niche. In episode 93; Targetting A Design Niche, I teach you how to go about finding and marketing to your particular niche. In today's episode of the Resourceful Designer podcast, I'm talking to Craig Burton, owner of School Branding Matters, a New Zealand based branding agency that specialises in helping schools craft compelling visual brands. Craig found his niche and has spent the past ten years building his company and inspiring journeys in school branding. In this episode you'll hear us discuss: How Craig stumbled upon his niche. Hint, he didn't look for his niche, his niche found him. The early days of developing his niche What worked and what didn't in the process Working within his niche before defining it as his niche. What came first, his niche or his business focusing on the niche. How Craig learns about and creates unique brands for similar and yet very different institutions in his niche. Conflicting branding ideas for different schools. How Craig attracts clients ten years into his business. Repeat clients, branding is more than a logo; it's a journey. The Pros and Cons of working in a specific niche. How working in a niche requires a passion for that sector. Competing with non-niching designers Working with non-niche clients. How Craig has changed as a designer over the past ten years. What's your experience with working in a design niche? Do you work in a design niche? Let me know what your experiences are by leaving a comment for this episode. Listen to the podcast on the go. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen on Android Listen on Stitcher Listen on iHeartRadio Contact me I would love to hear from you. You can send me questions and feedback using my feedback form. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram I want to help you. Running a graphic design or web design business all by yourself isn't easy. If there are any struggles you face running your design business, please reach out to me. I'll do my best to help you by addressing your issues in a future blog post or podcast episode here at Resourceful Designer. You can reach me at feedback@resourcefuldesigner.com

On this week’s episode, Bend, Don’t Break is welcoming on their first guest from the Vancouver Police Department — Constable Craig Look!   Constable Craig Look is a 16-year member with the Vancouver Police Department and has worked in various sections within the department, with a focus on taking a proactive approach toward policing. Away from work, Constable Look spends his time with his family and volunteer-coaching for his children's sports teams.     In this episode, Constable Look shares his stories about two significant calls he received within his career. One of them dates back about 15 years ago when he first started out at the department and still impacts him to this day. It began as a standard report call and ended with him being stabbed several times, followed by months of recovery. Constable Look outlines these events in great detail on this podcast, reflects on some of his main struggles and challenges throughout these trying times, and explains some of the primary methods of recovery that helped him get better (both mentally and physically.)   The purpose of this podcast is all about hearing other people’s stories on the force and learning about how they persevered through the challenges they’ve faced — and Constable Look’s is no exception! He shows incredible resilience and truly highlights what the show is all about.   Key Takeaways: [:50] Chief Neil Dubord gives thanks to listeners for tuning in. [1:22] Chief Neil Dubord introduces today’s episode and guest. [1:48] Constable Craig Look introduces himself and speaks about his background with the Vancouver Police Department. [4:07] Constable Look tells the story of attending a very significant call early within his career. [14:36] The incredible impact these kinds of incidents has on first responders and police officers. [15:08] Constable Look recounts what happens next in his story. [16:05] Craig reflects on the huge amount of support immediately following the event and the challenges and struggles he faced while recovering. [19:07] How long was Craig off work? [19:50] Craig speaks about the struggles he faced after the incident such as night terrors and flashbacks. [21:24] What did Craig do to help himself recover, both mentally and physically? [25:12] How did Craig spend his time alone while recovering? [26:33] Craig reflects on the incident and the “what ifs,” then tells the story of another significant incident that occurred 9 years later (in 2013). [36:54] How Craig managed this 2013 incident. [39:32] How Craig used humor to assist in his recovery. [41:37] Chief Neil Dubord highlights the unique lessons in Constable Look’s stories. [42:34] Craig speaks about the written log he kept for his daughter and how it was incredibly therapeutic for him.[44:55] Chief Neil Dubord highlights some of the key learnings from today’s podcast. [45:29] Aaron Hill chimes in with some of his closing thoughts. [46:04] Chief Neil Dubord thanks Constable Craig Look for joining the podcast today.   Mentioned in this Episode: Vancouver Police Department   Looking for More Episodes? You can find more episodes of Bend Don’t Break on iTunes, Google Play, and most other major podcasting platforms.   Connect with the Delta Police Department: Follow the Delta Police on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit their website at DeltaPolice.ca.

Craig Cody is our guest this week on The Dental Up Podcast and he sits down with Shaun to talk about some of the mistakes Dentists and Business Owners make that lead them to pay more in taxes or miss out in huge deduction opportunities.  We learn how he went from working with the NYPD for 17 years to becoming a well-known CPA. Learn about some new Tax Codes and other great financial information on this week’s episode of The Dental Up Podcast. You will also hear on this Podcast: -Why evaluating your financial situation is important. -An Introduction to “The Progressive Dentist Podcast hosted by Craig Cody” -How failing to create a strong financial plan can backfire in the long term. -How Craig went from working at NYPD to becoming a CPA. For more information on Craig Cody, CPA Check out the links down below! Visit www.CraigcodyandCompany.com/DentalUpand get a Free Paper Copy of his book for you to check out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraigCodyandCompany Instagram: https://www.twitter.com/craigc2742 Website: https://craigcodyandcompany.com  

I'm delighted to be joined on today's episode by my guest Craig Palfrey. Craig is a Certified Financial Planner, a Chartered Wealth Manager, an international speaker on finance and the Managing Partner of Penguin. Craig started in Financial Services in 2000 and considers himself extremely fortunate that he's found his vocation. When I asked him what he does for fun, he said work! He truly loves what he does, is devoted to his clients and constantly improving. On top of all the other things he has on his plate, he's also found time to author not just one, but two books – ‘The Wealth Secret and The Business Secret. Both available on Amazon. I could seriously go on! But basically Craig is doing a lot of things right when it comes to serving his clients and running his business. On this episode: When finding your calling in life turns up in the strangest places... Why planning your personal finances is different for business owners. A warning why “The Great Wealth Transfer” isn't going to save us. Why planning your business growth is just like planning your finances. How Craig has grown his firm using a book. The one strategy Craig would use to grow his business if he had to start all over again.   And much more! Resources Mentioned on This Episode: Craig's Website - Penguin Craig's Book - The Business Secret (Free Download) Connect with Craig on LinkedIn Key Person of Influence - Daniel Priestley You can see how to build your own Client Catching Ecosystem by watching my free, on demand Masterclass Training… “Less Selling. More Clients” It's where I share the roadmap to systemising and scaling your firm that will increase your influence, consistently get you in front of ideal prospects, automatically follow up with your leads, while growing your network and pipeline so you add 4 to 12 of the right clients each month. All without spending a penny on advertising or adding more hours to your week! Watch the Masterclass here - www.thinklikeafish.co/pc-less-selling Happy Fishing!

What to do when team members don’t want to follow the established team rules? How to deal with your emotions getting the better of you? How Craig prefers to work * Introverted, but likes to work with people * Thinking out loud * OK with taking criticism in public * Passive with ideas The only thing you can control is how you act/react (Amos has been seeing this, but Tice brought it up) Team-first development (https://www.teamfirstdevelopment.com/) Vulnerability stories * Five Dysfunctions of a Team * The Advantage * Lead or Go First Tice’s advice on building trust * Share appreciation - more important than sharing constructive feedback (just appreciation & thank you) * Listen * Assume positive intent - assume that others are not out to get you * Share / Transparency Picks Tice * Agile Midwest 2019 - www.agilemidwest.org - Call for Awesome Sessions - now open - come share your ideas, help others learn, receive feedback and be part of the agile community. * Team exercise to learn how to work together better - Jason Lankow - https://medium.com/@jasonlankow/how-to-do-the-best-work-with-these-4-creative-types-5bf366a08f9c Amos * Ballast Point - Grapefruit Sculpin IPA * http://www.thelittletyper.com/ Craig * Single-Site Browsers (SSBs) * Coherence Pro (https://www.bzgapps.com/coherencepro) * Unite 2 (https://www.bzgapps.com/unite) * Fluid (https://fluidapp.com/)

In this episode, Bedros Keuilian and Craig Ballantyne will share their love story with you! From early business ideas to building empires of their very own, they have both been entrepreneurs fighting for more success. Watch or listen now to discover how they made this partnership the gift that keeps on giving.   “We constantly try to outwork each other” - Bedros Keuilian “If you’re excited about something your going to grow it out of sheer passion” - Bedros Keuilian   Here’s what you’ll discover: 4:20 - How Craig came at Bedros with a giving hand; and why you should start relationship like this 7:05 - How they went from a small idea to a decade of dominance 8:40 - Why you shouldn't start a partnership unless your partner compliments you; and why you should always try to outwork each other 13:40 - How they better themselves by constantly pushing each other to become better 16:30 - Why you should always surround yourself with like-minded people, and people who can help you move the needle forward   “Figure out a way you can help people.” - Craig Ballantyne

It’s unbelievable that forty million Americans are dealing with some type of anxiety disorder right now? Some suffer debilitating attacks and others can’t stop their mind from racing long enough to get a good night’s sleep. Drew’s guest, Craig Ballantyne’s anxiety got so bad he went to the emergency room thinking he was having a heart attack. Craig has since recovered from his oppressive anxiety. During this episode, he shares the steps he took to overcome anxiety, the book, Unstoppable, he wrote to help others take action against their anxiety, and his personal journey of being a successful entrepreneur in the field of health and fitness.   My new book Complete Keto: A Guide for Transforming Your Body and Your Mind for Life launches February 12th and is now available for pre-order! Visit CompleteKeto.fit2fat2fit.com to pre-order your copy now. Get special bonuses if you pre-order more than one copy.   If you like the podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [8:38] How Craig gained critical credibility writing for Men’s Health magazine.   [11:49] Craig’s tips to ease transitions, increase productivity, and have success in life and entrepreneurship.   [26:41] Craig wrote his latest book, Unstoppable to help people attack their anxiety.   [36:56] For those who suffer from anxiety, asking for help is the first step towards relief.      [42:29] The Anxiety Diet is more about what you remove from your diet than what you add.   Sponsors:   Joovv — Infrared Light Therapy. Multiple studies confirm the medicinal uses of red light therapy for muscle recovery, testosterone production, thyroid regulation, and anti-aging. Get a special bonus if you use the link above and use the promo code ‘Drew’ at checkout.   Dry Farm Wines — You can have alcohol on the ketogenic diet. Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, pre-workout greens, Keto Boost with cordyceps and beetroot powder and BHB to raise your blood ketone levels.   Mentioned in This Episode: Craig Ballantyne Unstoppable: How to Get Through Hell, Overcome Anxiety, and Dominate in Business and Life @RealCraigBallantyne on Instagram @CraigBallantyne on Twitter Fit2Fat2Fit Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Complete Keto Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Wellness Warriors Radio is your go-to resource for open and candid conversation about the nuances of health and wellness. In each episode discover a unique perspective on living optimally.  Join us to discuss a wide-range of health topics – sometimes controversial, sometimes with opposing views – setting the stage for you to decide what works best for YOU.   This week, Michal interviews Craig Emmerich, who along with his wife Maria, have written write one of the most comprehensive books about the ketogenic diet — Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on the Ketogenic Diet. As a guide to getting into ketosis for health, the book discusses the science behind how keto works and clarifies a lot of misinformation surrounding the ketogenic diet..   Together, Craig and Maria have also created online courses for other people looking to improve their own health through a ketogenic diet. In this episode we talk about…   How Craig first got into the ketogenic diet The problem with the “calories in vs calorie out” approach to weight loss The thermic effect of food What is a protein-modified fast as compared to a water fast. How to program your body to burn stored fat more than dietary fat The role of gluconeogenesis on keto (and why you shouldn’t be afraid of it) What oxidative priority is and why it matters How your body processes different fuels How to eat intuitively How Craig and Maria raise their kids on a ketogenic diet Craig’s fight with Lyme disease and the impact of a ketogenic diet on his symptoms Mentioned in this episode... Maria and Craig Emmerich’s book: Keto: The Complete Guide to Success on The Ketogenic Diet, including Simplified Science and No-cook Meal Plans Craig and Maria’s website, Maria Mind Body Health Craig and Maria’s course website, Keto Adapted After listening, share your juice experience or questions about thyroid health in our Wellness Warriors Facebook Group!   Freebies:   Wellness Warriors Radio Happy Belly Meal Plan: bit.ly/happybellyfoods Become a Health Coach! We have the best job in the world! Interested in studying health and nutrition and doing what we do? Check out the Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Training Program at bit.ly/wellnesswarriorsiin   Join us for the Wellness Warriors Radio Fall Sugar Detox: bit.ly/wwdetoxfun Submit a Question for the Podcast or Work with Us: wellnesswarriorspodcast@gmail.com Join Wellness Warriors Radio on Facebook:  bit.ly/wellnesswarriorsradioFB Follow Us on Instagram:  www.instagram.com/wellnesswarriorsradio @wellnesswarriorsradio Access all our episodes, special offers and programs at the Wellness Warriors Website   Connect with Beth: Beth @ MyHealthyTransitions Health Coaching www.myhealthytransitions.com www.facebook.com/myhealthytransitions Connect with Michal: Michal @ Michal Ofer Lifestyle and Wellness www.michalofer.com www.facebook.com/MichalOfer.LifestyleWellness

In this week’s episode we speak to one of the world’s leading lifestyle entrepreneurs. Having run a chain of gyms in Australia, Craig decided it would be better for his wellbeing to create a global business that meant he didn’t have to leave his front room. Now he makes a profit of over a million dollars per year. His business: network marketing. Read on for how he did it…   See some of Craig’s top tips below: **  Find something to do in your daily commute. See this as learning/development time. **  80% of people fail on their journeys because of their mindset. **  Everyone is their own business. 90% of people who join network marketing actually want to buy the product for themselves. **  If you hate your job, do something about it! Modern technology can empower you to build a global business. **  Have a different approach for ‘online’ and ‘offline’ marketing. In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn: **  How to get your mind right for business **  How Craig has managed to get away with not setting his alarm for years **  How to crack network marketing **  The benefits of an email database   Resources mentioned in this episode: **  Do you have what it takes to be a Business Excelerator at Max My Profit? Find out more here: http://www.maxmyprofit.com.au **  Craig’s website: http://www.wealthynetworkmarketer.com **  The Business Brain Food Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessbrainfood **  All previous BBF episodes & show notes can be found at http://www.businessbrainfood.com.au **  Twitter: https://twitter.com/bfewtrell   Call to action: Never has a guest delivered an immortal line like this one: “If you listen to podcasts like this, you will always win!” Also, if you are enjoying these Business Brain Food podcasts, then make sure to share them via social media sites or email the links to family and friends. A lot of time and effort goes into producing each of these podcasts with the goal in mind of the more people we can inspire about business the better. You can help us do just that! Until next time, have a profitable day! Cheers, Ben Fewtrell (02) 9111 5000  

n this episode I talk to Craign Johns, founder and CEO of NRG2Perform for CEOs, business owners, and leaders aiming for peak performance. Craig is also a professional speaker and performance coach for NRG2Perform. He likewise holds the position of Executive Director for Triathlon ACT. NRG2Perform brings energy, freedom and inspiration to every CEO in the world, so they can perform exceptional brilliance in all facets of their life and positively impact the lives of those around them. In this episode we cover: How Craig manages his busy lifestyle The story of how sports all started for Craig His coaches and how they influenced him as a person and in the sports he plays His teaching and coaching story in Australia and overseas His experiences and challenges coaching athletes with different nationalities Elaboration of the NRG2Perform DNA Distinction between athletes and CEOs and the 4 aspects and foundations needed to achieve what you want Craig’s recommendation to incorporate sports in life to de-stress Recurring problems that Craig sees in relaxing our minds, unwinding and fully recovering The future of triathlon   Links NRG2Perform Website NRG2Perform Facebook NRG2Perform LinkedIn active CEO Podcast Craig Johns LinkedIn

  Craig Bongelli is a strength and conditioning coach and a sports nutrition specialist. He's been mentored by the world's top strength coach, Louie Simmons of WestSide Barbell, as well as the strongest man in history, Bill Kazmaier. He's an author, coach, speaker and the owner of Lil's Gym.    Craig works with extremely talented athletes including: Multiple Boxing World Champions Olympians Ms. Fitness Olympia Competitors Professional UFC Fighters Top Amateur Athletes (from multiple sports) In Both Canada and the U.S. Presently Craig splits his time between working with a variety of clients at Lil’s, top athletes internationally and speaking at gyms, schools and conferences. In today's episode:- How Craig lost 100 pounds- Craig's history competing as a strong man athlete- Who is intermittent fasting good for? - Do men and women respond differently to intermittent fasting? - Who isn't intermittent fasting good for? - Different types of intermittent fasting and how to customize it to suit your lifestyle- How to get started with intermittent fasting- Biggest misconceptions/myths surrounding intermittent fasting- The pyschology of changing habits- How to replace bad habits - What are the common characteristics of the champions? What do they do differently?  Connect with Craig Bongelli:http://lilsgym.com/ INSTAGRAM: @craig.bongelliFACEBOOK:@lilsgym

We all know that call centers have some of the highest turnover rates for a given industry, 29 percent in fact (according to a 2016 Contact Decision Makers’ Guide). This figure is significantly higher than the 10% benchmark that most businesses and/or industries regularly aim for. Meet entrepreneur Craig Handley, a call center co-founder who is defying the grim industry statistics. With persistence and a lot of dedication, this modern, proud, and very humble entrepreneur has not only grown his call center business from 20 agents to over 1,000 (in both the US and Mexico), but also, he’s managed to significantly reduce turnover rates by implementing a very unconventional approach. This week on Trusted Counsel’s podcast show “In Process: Conversations about Business in the 21st Century,” we interview Craig Handley, co-founder of ListenTrust, an industry leader for English and Spanish Language call center services in the United States and Mexico. During the course of the podcast, entrepreneurs, business owners and C-level executive will learn: How Craig went from call center agent to building his own world class call center Culture building strategies that work Why Craig trains his employees to quit! How he saved his company from the brink of bankruptcy Advice for failing businesses Want to learn more about ListenTrust and their approach to outsourced call center services? Visit their website at http://www.listentrust.com/ Don’t miss a single episode of our podcast show. Subscribe to our show “In Process Podcast” on iTunes and now on Google Play to receive this episode as well as future episodes to your smartphone.  

AT023 Post-Disaster Heirloom Restoration with Jeremy Lawrenson and Craig Campbell   Craig Campbell works with FRSTeam - Fabric Restoration Service Team - a company specialized in helping homeowners rebound after a natural disaster through drycleaning and laundry restoration, clothing restoration, and textile restoration services. Jeremy Lawrenson works with Homeowners of America, an insurance company dedicated to helping homeowners protect their property investments through a wide range of comprehensive insurance packages.   Craig and Jeremy join me today to discuss the importance of building relationships within the insurance adjusting industry and the impact that these relationships can have on streamlining processes as well as customer service and support. They share their most memorable - and challenging - experiences while working with homeowners, adjusters, and claims, as well as how they got started in the restoration and adjusting spaces. Craig also shares how he handles post-disaster heirloom restoration claims and the challenges and psychology often associated with these claims.     “The most important part of the process is developing that relationship upfront.” - Jeremy Lawrenson     In This Episode of Adjuster Talk:   How Craig works with adjusters and contractors. How he helps homeowners restore their fabrics. How he got started in the fabric restoration industry. The impact that cigarette smoke has on the fabric restoration process. The importance of building relationships and networking. How relationships impact customer service and the claims adjusting process. Their most memorable - and challenging - experiences while working insurance claims.     Connect. Share. Inspire.   Thanks for tuning in to the Adjuster Talk podcast with your host, Jason Heenan! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to iTunes to subscribe to the show and leave an honest review. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.    If you’re interested in working with us, please feel free to email Jason at jheenan@royaladjustingservices.com or Mindy at mindy@royaladjustingservices.com with your resume to apply to be on our approved adjuster roster today!  

On today’s show, I’m joined by my friend Craig Ballantyne, who was actually one of my original mentors. I started following Craig and his work way back in 2010, which seems like forever in the online world and when I was trying to figure the online business world out, I went to a few of Craig’s workshops. Since then I’ve connected more with him and have really gotten to know him much better. Craig used to be in the fitness space with his brand Turbulence Training, and then he started a brand called Internet Independence. Since then Craig’s gone through a big shift in his business and he is now the owner of the popular website, EarlyToRise.com. Most recently Craig’s published a book called The Perfect Day Formula. He now teaches people how to have a more productive day in both their business and personal lives. He does in-person Perfect Day Workshops, where participants get to spend the day with him and then get follow-up accountability and coaching for 12 months. This investment starts at $5,000 and he’s sold over $500,000 worth of these packages using Instagram stories, which he’ll talk about in this episode. We cover a lot here and I ask Craig to share the lessons he’s learned from his own entrepreneurial journey because he’s done so many things over the years. He shares why he thinks that Instagram direct messages are the “new email list”, his tips for having more engaging Instagram Stories, and ways that you can specifically track how you’re doing with them. He also reveals how you can expand your network if you have “introverted tendencies”, overcoming anxiety as an entrepreneur and his #1 productivity tip for entrepreneurs.  You’re also going to hear why Craig did this interview with his eyes closed, which you won’t want to miss. Want to win a 30-minute strategy session with me? I’ll be drawing one winner at random each month, and all you have to do is give me your feedback on this podcast over at http://rickmulready.com/messenger, telling me what you’d like to hear more of - including topics you’d like to see covered, guests, style and frequency of the show! On the Show Today You’ll Learn:   How Craig started internet marketing – including how he would send 3,000 emails out manually using Hotmail The way he’s able to put out so much content consistently and how his marketing has evolved and shifted The amazing story of how Craig bought Early to Rise… Why Instagram is strictly a business platform him and how he uses it much like email marketing The Instagram framework and strategies that have allowed him to sell $500,000 in packages with a following of 13,000 people there     How he uses testimonials from customers, the importance of a strong CTA and so much more!  

  In the podcast episode “” I interviewed athlete, mountain climber, former collegiate and Olympic trials qualifying competitive swimmer and supplement designer Craig Dinkel about a special blood oxygenating formula called “”. After that interview, I received an onslaught of questions about everything from grass fed liver anhydrate to cordyceps senesis to hidden benefits of beetroots, the detoxification properties of algae, whether it's really true you can get all the benefits of blood doping without actually blood doping and more. So Craig came back in the podcast "", and in that podcast, we took a deep dive into the unique blood building formulation Craig has designed. Then to delve into a new supplement formulation he designed called "" and to also talk about recovery for aging athletes, cross-body patterning, a form of high intensity interval training called "HIIQT" and much more. Now Craig is back for a fourth time for a nitty-gritty, deep dive into the physiology, biochemistry and science behind his unique formulations. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why Ben "triple-dosed" with Biotropic AFA when he came down with the flu...[7:25] -How Craig began experimenting with supplements in highschool and became a supplement knowledge powerhouse while qualifying for the Olympic Trials in swimming...[12:40] -The brutal swim workouts Craig and Ben experienced as swimmers and water polo players...[19:05] -How chlorella enhances ATP production in the absence of actual calories...[23:50] -A fringe compound that increases endurance by over 750%...[27:00] -How beetroot works to not only vasodilate arteries, but also to quell excess free radicals...[29:40] -The amazing echinacea + sauna training hack for building new red blood cells...[44:50] - The equally amazing chlorella + grounding/earthing slack for cleaning up the body during sleep...[54:25] -The hidden ingredient in watermelon that vasodilates blood and works better than the supplement arginine...[59:56] -How a component found in apples can repair muscles that have been crushed...[65:50] -And much more!   Resources from this episode: - (use code BEN30 for 30% on all three bottles or you can use code BEN for 20% discount on any single bottle) -Study:  - - - - Show Sponsors: -Onnit - To save 10% off your order, visit . -Fresh Books - FreshBooks is offering a 30 day, unrestricted free trial BGF Podcsat listeners. To claim it, just go to and enter code BEN GREENFIELD FITNESS in the “How Did You Hear About Us?” section. -Daily Burn - Visit to start your FREE sixty-day trial. -Kion Aminos - For for muscle recovery, better cognition, reduced cravings, immunity, try Kion Aminos from ! Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Craig or me? Leave your comments at and one of us will reply!

Show notes by show producer: Anna Nygren In this episode, Doug and Craig Cody discuss: How Craig got into tax planning/CPA Effective communication from accountant to customer Sole Proprietor, S Corp, LLC, ABC...wait, what? Knowing when to say, "Next!" Key Takeaways: The two biggest mistakes as a customer are: not planning and operating out the wrong business entity There are a lot of things that you can take advantage of if you plan With the new tax law, they've greatly lowered the tax rates on the C-corporations that has opened a lot of opportunities Don't necessarily look at the accounting fee as an expense; it's an income! Because if your ROI increases five or ten times, it's saving you money   "Most CPAs are putting the right numbers in the right boxes, but it ends there." - Craig Cody, CPA   About Craig Cody: Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life.   Connect with Craig Cody, CPA:   Twitter: @craigc2742 Website: http://www.craigcodyandcompany.com/niceguys Book: Secrets of a Tax Free Life   Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz     Nice Guys Sponsor: Interview Valet is the  best podcast booking service. They are the leader in Podcast Interview Marketing to help you easily turn listeners into leads.   Nice Guys Links Support the podcast at www.Patreon.com/NiceGuys   Subscribe to the Podcast   Niceguysonbusiness.com   TurnkeyPodcast.com - You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Podcast Production, Concept to Launch   Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event.   Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast.   Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message.   Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Social Quant - Boost your Twitter following the right way. Targeted reach     Promise Statement: To provide an experience that is entertaining and adds value to your life.   Don't underestimate the Power of Nice.

Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach. He's the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. Craig has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine for over 17 years. Today he teaches high-performing entrepreneurs how to squeeze more out of their days, increase their income, and make more quality time for their families in his Perfect Life Workshop and Work-Life Mastery programs. Craig used his own advice to overcome crippling anxiety attacks in 2006, and he's gonna teach us all about his 5 Pillars of Success. Time Stamps: 3:39 - How Craig overcame crippling anxiety attacks 6:20 - How to breathe to help reduce stress and calm down  10:55 - The 5 Pillars of Success to create transformation in your life  25:37 - How to create the best & most productive day 38:48 - How to transition from where you are right now into creating a new daily routine 42:23 - How to eliminate or minimize distractions  45:54 - If you could travel back in time and speak to a young Craig Ballantyne, what would you tell yourself?  50:38 - Craig's Amazing Perfect Day Formula Gratitude Journal + How you can win a FREE COPY!  52:55 - Why I love this gratitude journal so much  55:03 - How would you like to be remembered https://www.earlytorise.com/https://perfectdayformula.com/https://www.craigballantyne.com/freegift - FREE TOOLS -> TIME JOURNAL, PIN POINTING YOUR "MAGIC TIME", CREATING A "NOT-TO-DO-LIST", PREP FOR A MORE SUCCESSFUL TOMORROW

How would you like to go from making half a million a year to 20 million or more? To impact not just thousands of lives, but millions? The first step is to stop focusing on where you are today, and start thinking about where you want to be 10 years from now. In today’s episode, Craig Ballantyne and Bedros Keuilian show you how leaders 10X their thinking, pay it forward, and zero in on their 5% to build an empire.   Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:55 - How Craig and Bedros went from 2X thinking to 10X thinking to maximize their success. 5:40 - How to stop thinking with today’s mindset and start thinking about the potential of tomorrow. 8:54 - How to cut deeper and work in your 5% so that you can focus on reaching the masses. 13:55 - How to be an effective leader and get your team on board with your vision. 19:05 - How to have “bounce back-ability” after a setback so that you can dominate the competition.

They say the best lessons in life can’t be taught in a classroom, and they were right. In today’s podcast, Craig and Bedros share the greatest lessons they learned from their crazy fathers. They weren’t crazy by text book definition, they were crazy because they dared to take risks in order to succeed. And now, Craig and Bedros have taken those lessons and used them to build their empires.    Here’s what you’ll discover:   1:16 - Why work is holy and drives our purpose forward. 3:45 - How Craig’s life on the farm with his father taught him how to plan ahead in order to be successful. 7:50 - How Bedros’ father showed him you need to be a little bit crazy to take risks and accumulate massive wealth. 15:44 - Why the best lessons we’re taught are learned and passed down through environmental exposure.

Click here for the show notes! Please leave us a review at http://openskyfitness.com/review Join our Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group!   This week on the Open Sky Fitness Podcast we had Author, Venture Capitalist, TV Host, and Advocate for 40+ Men’s Health, Craig Cooper, join us to talk about his latest book,Your New Prime, how to find your health and wellness tribe, plus we dug deep into a ton of other great topics such as: The importance of building relationships for the sake of good health. How Craig became so involved in the world of health and wellness after several health scares as a child. The health care industry today and why we’re currently on our own to prevent ourselves from getting sick. How we can follow an active lifestyle when working in a cooperation. What Craig does to stay healthy and keep in shape. As the year is coming to an end, Devon and I also took a moment to talk about the importance of slowing down and reflecting on 2017 and whether or not we met our personal goals as far as health, relationships, and adventures. More on that at the end of this blog post!   LOOK OUT FOR OUR UPCOMING TAKE BACK THURSDAY PODCAST EPISODES!   We’ll be releasing new podcasts episodes on Thursdays that discuss previous episodes we’ve done, but we need your help! Go to the  Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group and tell us what your favorite episodes are. Then, Devon and I will re-listen to that episode, pick out the best parts and share even more insights on the topic. We won’t just be regurgitating the same information over again. Since we began this podcast, there’s so much more information out their on health, nutrition, fitness, and personal wellness. So, each Thursday we’ll really just be going deeper into your favorite topics and what you want to learn more about.

You may not realize this, but selling is a part of everyday life. You’re constantly selling yourself, an idea, your business, or even just selling people on a TV show. But if you’re word vomiting on people and not paying attention to their wants and needs, you’re going to lose the sale every time. In this episode, Craig and Bedros teach you how to close sales and influence decisions by being genuine in your approach, and identifying the problem so that you can offer the solution.   Here’s what you’ll discover:   3:13 - How Pete Vargas sold Bedros on his two day stage workshop through authenticity, referrals, and addressing the problem. 7:21 - How Bedros was unsold by a contractor who over-talked his way out of a $200,000 sale. 9:16 - Why transference of feelings is the biggest mistake people make when selling. 10:48 - How Craig uses social media to provide value and come into the sale warm. 14:22 - Why you need to listen to your prospect’s wants and make them feel understood in order to close the sale. The more talking you do, the more you talk people out of the deal. 16:23 - Why you need to share your struggles to build a rapport and trust with your prospects.

Full interview: https://52traders.com/craig-sloper/ Nicola Delic's Program: https://52traders.com/nicola/ Pro Membership: https://52traders.com/pro/ In the show you’ll discover: How Craig approaches the market using the things he learned from the courses he took One of the easiest wave patterns to learn The exact time, time-frame, and the best entry setup you should be aware of The advantage you have trading just a few currency pairs Why sports and military people are the best traders The best trader mindset you should exercise to reach your goals in life Good resources to learn Elliot Wave The best advice for traders with day jobs Things to remember when using your technical and fundamental analysis

Wouldn’t you like to know how to sell your high performance coaching programs or masterminds faster and more efficiently than ever before? In this podcast, Craig and Bedros share how you can skip the old school, low barrier info product method and go straight to selling your high-end programs through social media connection building. With platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, you can now create a relationship with your audience where they know, like, and trust you. That way, you get them on board right away without having to work them up to your top tier coaching! Here’s what you’ll discover: 1:20 - Why the info product method is a longer, less efficient way of selling your coaching or mastermind programs. 2:15 - How social media allows you to position yourself as the best coach, and move people directly to your programs. 5:33 - How Craig uses his “honey trap” method on social media to connect with his audience and get them in his Perfect Life Workshop. 8:20 - Why starting the conversation through direct messaging is revolutionizing marketing. 10:25 - Why you should ask your audience for private messages to keep the dialogue going and move to the application process faster.

Today on the podcast, the master of Productivity & Success Transformations, author of The Perfect Day Formula and creator of the groundbreaking fat loss workout system, Turbulence Training, Craig Ballantyne join's Vince to cover the three V's of a Champion Mindset, Value, Vision, and Values. [Tweet "People who want to do great things have to do fewer things - Craig Ballantyne"]Subscribe To Itunes To Get The Latest Shows Sent Directly To You! The Vince Del Monte Podcast Show - Vince Del Monte: Pro Fitness Model | Author | Coach | Teaches You How To Maximize The 5 M's of ManhoodWhat do you want to hear from the Vince Delmonte Podcast Show? Tell us here! Key Highlights: ⇾ The essential questions to ask yourself that will allow you to craft a clear path towards accomplishing your goals. ⇾  The Champion Mindset and the 3 V's (Value, Vision & Values) ⇾  How to stop chasing pennies and start chasing dollar bills. ⇾  How to leverage your past champion experiences to dominate your future and conquer your goals. ⇾  What every entrepreneur can learn from Steve Jobs and Bruce Lee. Time Stamps 6:00 The importance of knowing your dream destination. 8:30 TIP: Create a backlog. 9:45 The “money question” every man needs to ask himself.  10:55 What every entrepreneur can learn from Steve Jobs and Bruce Lee. 18:20 Stop chasing pennies and start chasing dollars. 20:57 What a Champion Mindset requires. 24:30 How Craig coaches people to craft the “movie script “of their life and master the four seasons of life 27:49  The visioning exercise and a sneak peek at Vince's 3-year vision. key tips and advice for crafting your 3-year visions for your life and business. 32:50  How to optimize your day, become more productive and get more done to move towards your goals every single day. 35:41  How to figure out how much you're worth an hour. 36:50 - What female entrepreneurs need to stop doing. 45:00 - The life audit. 45:45 - Principles and values. The V's of the Champion Mindset. 49:50 - “Values are not just things you prize very highly but things you practice every day.”   Resources & Links Scrum The Perfect Day Formula The Perfect Life Retreat 0 -6 Formula MastermindFollow CraigFacebook InstagramEarly To Rise Craig Ballantyne: Personal Site

Today, Craig Ballantyne and Bedros Keuilian are talking about turning followers in dollars through social selling. When you post a picture from your live event or coaching program, and your followers “like” and comment on it, what they’re really telling you is they’re interested. Now, it’s up to you to start that monster follow up to turn them from prospects to clients. You attract more flies with honey than vinegar - bring them to your honey pot through value and sincerity.   Here’s what you’ll discover:   1:15 - How Craig uses social selling to bring in more clients to his Perfect Life Workshop. 2:30 - How to turn your “suspects” into prospects through Craig’s honey pot method. 7:04 - How to use a social media hack to respond to multiple messages in less time while still adding value and closing deals. 9:00 - How you can use each social media channel as a salesperson for your business. 10:15 - How Super Bowl champion Steve Weatherford used his weakness and turned it into a strength to create a massive following. 12:50 - How to use Bedros’s monster follow up to turn more leads into clients.

  After having a conversation with my guest, Craig Ballantyne, it’s hard to believe that he once struggled with crippling anxiety despite living “the life.” It’s what he likes to call the “paradox of freedom.” He had the freedom, but was still trapped when it came to having panic attacks. Sometimes his attacks came out of nowhere and other times they were predictable (drinking excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol). He knew it was time to do something about them, however, when he had an anxiety attack for nearly six weeks straight.   Having since gotten a handle around his anxiety, Craig now enjoys sharing his story to help others work through theirs. And because we talk a lot about gratitude in this podcast, I love that one of his biggest tips is practicing gratitude and helping others daily.   Craig’s transparency in this interview is invaluable and I hope that if you or someone you know suffer from anxiety that you discover some helpful tools to help you control them moving forward.     --   Question Highlights: What was your upbringing like and how did it lead to your success and the epic knowledge you have today? What did you do to overcome your anxiety/panic attacks? Have you seen a trend among your clients of anxiety holding them back? How have you done well in both personal training and business? What is The Perfect Day Formula? Do you find that you have clients who sacrifice happiness at home for a thriving business? What would be better to start with – your book or The Perfect Day Kit? What role has generosity played in your success? What is one of your all-time favorite moments of giving? And more…   In This Episode You Will Learn:   How Craig overcame is struggle with anxiety and panic attacks Why anxiety is like a black box How gratitude, generosity and helping others has aided Craig in coping with anxiety Why we shouldn’t suffer in silence The importance of having good mentors Why you must figure out what moves you ahead toward your legacy in life – professionally and personally How the Three Cs help you establish rules for your life How your values drive anything you do Why it’s essential to prioritize your values And so much more…   Craig’s Thoughts…   “Everything is a learnable skill.”   “At the root of anxiety is self-doubt.”   “Admitting a weakness is a strength.”   “It wasn’t the law of attraction; it was the law of action attraction.”   “You can attract great opportunity into life when you do the work.”   “Control what you can. Cope with what you can’t. Concentrate on what counts.”   “When your actions are misaligned with your goals it causes internal stress in us.”   “If you want to do great things, you have to do fewer things.”   -- Author, trainer and coach, Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life — and his brand-new book, The Great Cardio Myth, debunks all the untruths you've been told about cardio being a silver bullet for weight loss and heart health. Craig has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers, amongst many others. His articles have also been featured on Inc.com, LifeHacker.com, and Telegraph.co.uk. In 2001, he created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the Home Workout Revolution bodyweight exercise program. Over 100,000 men and women have used his 6 Minutes to Skinny weight loss system since 2014.  Craig is also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe. He holds an annual Turbulence Training Summit for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig has had to overcome many obstacles on his journey to success, and his toughest battle was fighting crippling anxiety attacks. He finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation, and today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to do everything from losing 10 to 75 pounds, getting a raise and making more money, to finding the love of their life, and overcoming any obstacle in the way of success.   Resources:   Email: craig@godfather.com   http://craigballantyne.com IG: @realcraigballantyne Twitter: @realcraigballantyne   --   For more stories and tips on becoming unapologetically wealthy, follow me @Chriswharder on Instagram and check out fortheloveofmoney.com.

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 44 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Reposted from: Thriving Dentist Podcast Show w/Gary Takacs Key Takeaways: There are many different models of success in dentistry. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews Dr. Craig Spodak about his practice model. Craig’s model is a single location group practice that produces over $10M per year driven by a Noble Cause. In this episode they discuss: Craig’s experience as a 3rd generation dentist His vision of an ideal building which is LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design) Gold Certified The importance of creating a ‘Noble Cause’ Craig’s 14 Core Values in his practice The power of intention, and the importance of learning from mistakes Craig’s model of a single location vs. building a group of multiple locations How Craig discovered that he was paying excessively high fees in his pension plan The influence of Tony Robbins on Craig’s life The meaning of ‘Geek Chic’ References Receive a free copy of the book Unshakeable by Tony Robbins

In a lot of ways we are our own worst enemy. We self-sabotage. We procrastinate. We put roadblocks in our own way, and we make excuses for our behavior to make us feel better ourselves when things don't go our way. We all do it, but why? And is there something we can do about it? The simple answer is yes, and in this episode I get into how so that you can get out of your own way and finally make things happen for yourself. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: The reason you don’t do the things you know you need to and why you must have these 4 tools in your arsenal to change your self-defeating behavior... for good How Craig was able to find a way to overcome his challenges, training and toughness to become part of the Special Operations Force (SOF) team—and how you can use his strategy to win when times get hard The “opposite rule” and how embracing it will help you stop quitting so that you don't have to start from ground zero ever again How to break the underlying patterns that are taking you away from your goals How to face your fears and go after everything that you’ve ever wanted in your life How to turn your fears into your strength and how I used this strategy to get over my debilitating fear of public speaking Why your feelings are false, how they’re messing up your results, and how you change  can the behavior The question that will put a stop to your bad habits and help you focus on your actions so that you can drive your life towards what's most important The one thing that connects all of the healthiest cultures in the world and how it can help you improve your health, business and personal life LINKS AND RESOURCES: Vigor Ground Fitness and Business Summit: www.VigorGroundSummit.com Book: Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less (Gregg McKeown): https://goo.gl/6CJPqt Aubrey Marcus Podcast: https://goo.gl/EQo4Ku Take Control of Your Body, Nutrition and Life Seminar: https://goo.gl/C9GAFs Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance: www.VigorGroundFitness.com Book: The War of Art (Steven Pressfield): https://goo.gl/jRSq8C Book: Turning Pro - Tap Your Inner Power and Create Your Life’s Work (Steven Pressfield): https://goo.gl/j4UZpD Book: Do The Work - Overcome Resistance and Get Out Of Your Own Way (Steven Pressfield): https://goo.gl/qPZTPN Thanks so much for joining me this week. Have some feedback that you’d like to share? Leave me a review on iTunes.

  Guest: Craig Morrison, Design Department Manager of the World of Warcraft franchise at Blizzard Entertainment. Topics discussed: How Craig approaches design as a philosophy and a discipline The immense importance of collaboration in this industry The values and philosophies that unify a team and guide the design of a game Craig’s tips and tricks […]

Craig Ramsay is here to show us that we no longer have to stress out over an intense workout regimen, and that building our physical and emotional fitness can be a fun and enjoyable process. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST It's no secret that exercise can be overwhelming when we go into it with the all-or-nothing mentality. This approach can lead to health activities that don't resonate with us emotionally and cause us to quit when we don't attain certain fitness goals. We can avoid this situation by finding fun and healthy ways to improve our fitness no matter where we are, and by building more excitement and laughter into the process. When we engage in workouts that really light us up inside and let go of the stress that comes with always having to be perfect, we are going to thrive emotionally, become healthier, and transform our physique. The Importance of Posture Most people are unaware of their poor posture and movement habits, and this can have a greater impact on our health than we realize. We don't have to seek out a yoga or pilates class to improve our posture and ability to stretch.  We can start to increase our awareness for how we move and better our bodies' alignment by using certain techniques right away. Craig recommends that we picture holding a washcloth in the back part of our armpit. Simply doing this is going to help us elevate the chest, push the shoulders back and down, and allow us to breathe better and fuel our bodies with more oxygen. This improvement in our posture will help us move throughout our day with intention, intensity, and purpose.   Stretch: A Reason To Wine When Craig trained the women from the hit TV show on Bravo, "The Real Housewives," they allowed him to change their workouts and also their eating plans, but had 1 very serious stipulation: He was not allowed to take away their wine! Since Craig was a trained contortionist, ballet dancer, and stretching expert, he had no problem coming up with a fun way to incorporate the ladies' love for wine and his love for stretching and moving the body. Craig knew about the scientific research showing that minimal amounts of wine can have benefits to our health and also chemically improve our ability to stretch.  That is when his new exercise class was born: Stretch - A Reason To Wine! His class includes a 5 wine tasting flight, which he pairs together with a stretch that matches the taste and experience of each wine.  He finds his participants feeling great, becoming more comfortable in a social fitness environment, and having a wonderful time in the process. Click Here To Learn More About Craig's Class "Stretch: A Reason To Wine" Listen to WFF o10 As Craig Uncovers: His origin story and background that kept him heavily involved in a fit & active environment His experiences on Reality TV that showed him the true power of being vulnerable Why he feels the bodybuilding industry has done an injustice to our views on health and wellness He shows us how we can have a life, live a life, and look incredible all the while How he was able to help his mom cope with her Fibromyalgia Why enjoyable exercise will impact our overall health and wellness How we can get through emotional blocks and start building our fitness The importance of having fun and laughing during exercise Why letting go of our emotional weight will help us let go of physical weight How Craig finds balance in his busy lifestyle How we can use technology to uplevel the human experience Why the all-or-nothing approach can be damaging to our health and wellness About Craig Ramsay Craig Ramsay is an internationally recognized fitness expert, exercise programmer and author known for his unique, effective, and entertaining fitness methods. Ramsay’s other passions include hockey, training as a contortionist, dancing, and theater. Links From Today's Show Craig Ramsay Website Facebook Twitter Stretch: A Reason To Wine Newlyweds: The First Year Thintervention Vanderpump Rules Shahs of Sunset Jackie Warner Bravo TV Shows The Bodies Exhibit Modius Health Royal Winnipeg Ballet Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode (Powerful Beyond Measure) Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities (Powerful Beyond Measure) Rate & Review Wellness Force Aloha! 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Welcome to Episode 4 of the Ketodontist Podcast!  Today we have two guests on the show: Craig Preisendorf and Tara Garrison from The Superhero Makers!   In this episode we have discuss: How keto has been around in classic bodybuilding for decades longer than most realize How Craig and Tara use ketogenic diets and biohacking to forge superheroes Why a well-formulated keto diet can great for many different sports Why athletes in high impact (concussive) sports could benefit from keto How strength training should be a focus on form over weight Why "glycolitic" sport athletes can still utilize ketogenic diets via supplementation How "biohacking" has evolved and how you need to be wary of the misinformation out there Why most noortropics are useless and are basically driven by caffeine.  Why chronic endurance training may not result in a dramatic physical transformation Why nutrition should be priority #1 when getting your health in order Why women don't need to fear weight training   You can listen directly at these links! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ketodontist-podcast/id1252428998?ls=1 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ketodontist-podcast Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Itp6hga6aknibumb4gy7eveduqq Podcast Homepage: http://ketodontist.libsyn.com Sources mentioned in this episode: Craig and Tara's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheSuperheroMakers/ Craig's New supplement Lucid 2.0; http://www.engagedper4mance.com/product/lucid/ The video Tara mentioned from Christian Thibaudeau: https://thibarmy.com/stimulants-pre-workout/

Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach and the owner of the New York City based accounting firm, Craig Cody & Company. Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners who’ve undergone extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies. Craig is passionate about helping business owners understand the difference between tax planning — and tax paying — by helping them save significant money. Craig is also the co-author of the Amazon bestseller, “Secrets of a Tax Free Life.” You may remember Craig and the wisdom he shared during Episode 178. If you haven’t listened to, studied, and applied all Craig shared during our first interview…I highly encourage you to add Episode 178 to your list of vital priorities. What you’ll learn about in this episode What Craig has been up to and has coming up in the next 12 months How Craig defines success Strategies to use to help you get past your fears What makes an A-player an A-player What the hardest hire is for any business owner Remembering how you got to where you are and how to get others to the same point Game plan to extend your platform and build thought leadership Expensive mistakes to avoid as a business owner Why Craig strongly believes in starting a podcast Why you need to always be marketing Using CPA’s and accountants as allies to move your business forward How to best connect with Craig: Website: www.craigcodyandcompany.com Phone: 516-869-4051 Free Book: “The 10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands”

Craig spent six years in Naval Special Operations as a Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC) and close to two years on the High-Threat Protection team for the U.S. Ambassador to Baghdad in Iraq. He’s the founder and co-founder of two different fitness businesses with three facilities in operation in Colorado and South Dakota. Craig trained special operations personnel for foreign governments on three different continents, has been published in the Journal of Strategic Studies, and is now studying human performance and how it relates to motor and perceptual learning. Currently, Craig oversees the physical preparation programming for Precision Nutrition, an online platform that employs behavioral modification strategies to maximize body composition for health and performance.  Topics Covered: Craig’s military special operations experiences How Craig endured the selection process for a maritime unit without any previous swimming experience The differences between preparing for selection and actual missions Stress inoculation, toughness, and describe the interplay between the two The continuum between skill acquisition and psychological preparation (or what is traditionally regarded as mental toughness)?  Is “mental toughness” really a thing? Why is physical fitness in itself important from a resiliency and adaptation standpoint? The phases of motor learning and how they fit into Craig’s stress inoculation construct The interplay between challenge and success in developing the ability to perform under pressure When and how failure can be a good thing A really cool story about a sniper student who was bitten by a rattlesnake

Many serious eaters know the pleasures associated with ordering something delicious from the online food retailer Mouth.com.  But not many people know the fascinating backstory of Mouth's cofounder Craig Kanarick. That's where this week's episode of Special Sauce comes in.  How Craig went from telling Fortune 500 companies what to do at Razorfish to finding the next great jam-maker at Mouth is a terrific story of risk and reinvention, and you can hear every detail on this episode of Special Sauce.  

Fitness model and IFBB Men's Physique Pro Craig Capurso braves the elements to talk with Nick and Krissy about his new passion for performance-focused training, his breaking point with physique competition, and why he sometimes feels like "the fitness dad." Highlights: - Lifted: Bodybuilding.com's transformation reality series… with Craig! - Craig's painful (and recent) farewell to semi-pro football - Football player's physique vs physique competitor's physique - Craig's new performance-focused goals - Cutting down to 205: his breaking point - "Without a goal, I'm pretty average. But if I have a goal, it's hard to beat me." - What it means to be "the fitness dad" at the expo - 17 sets of 5 on deadlifts? Yup. - How Craig found CrossFit - How Craig wants to change CrossFit - Rest and recovery in bodybuilding vs CrossFit - Craig's favorite recovery tools: EMS, cryo - Why 35 is a turning point in Craig's life Be sure to follow us on social media for daily fitness updates! Twitter | https://twitter.com/bodybuildingcom Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Bodybuildingcom Snapchat | https://www.snapchat.com/add/bodybuildingcom Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bodybuildingcom/ Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/Bodybuildingcom/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/bodybuildingcomvideo Google+ | https://plus.google.com/+bodybuildingcom Spotify | http://spoti.fi/1NRebm0 Mobile Apps | http://bbcom.me/2d7tixc Bodybuilding.com | http://www.bodybuilding.com/podcast

Craig Cody is a Certified Tax Coach, Certified Public Accountant, Business Owner and Former New York City Police Officer with 17 years experience on the Force. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant for the past 15 years, he is also a Certified Tax Coach. As a Certified Tax Coach, Craig belongs to a select group of tax practitioners throughout the country who undergo extensive training and continued education on various tax planning techniques and strategies to become, as well as remain, certified. With this organization, Craig has co-authored an Amazon best seller book, Secrets of a Tax-Free Life. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Craig’s background in the NYPD and how he became a Certified Tax Coach and Certified Public Accountant What Craig learned on the NYPD that influenced what he looks for when hiring employees What Craig learned from his dad, one of his biggest mentors Why Craig hired a coach for himself and how that had a big impact on his business How Craig structures his hiring process and how it’s helped him hire great employees Why a great culture has to be built on the working relationship working for all parties Why you should never ever hire in a panic Proactive tax planning: how Craig helps his clients save more of what they make The biggest mistakes business owners make all the time Why Craig doesn’t just work with his clients during “tax season” Craig’s free giveaway: “10 Most Expensive Tax Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands” Why you need to join a mastermind group and need an accountability partner How to know if you are getting the right kind of tax planning (and what to do if you aren’t) Ways to contact Craig: Free copy of Craig’s book: www.craigcodyandcompany.com/absolute Phone: (516)869-4051 Email: craig@ccodycpa.com Website: www.craigcodyandcompany.com

Welcome to The Shaun Tabatt Show! Today I speak with Craig Keener about his and Médine's book Impossible Love: The True Story of an African Civil War, Miracles and Hope against All Odds (Chosen Books, 2016). Here's what you'll learn in this interview: Craig's journey from atheism to faith. (00:40-02:14) How Craig and Médine first met during graduate school. (02:15-03:36) Craig and Médine continued their friendship as pen pals, while oceans separated them. (03:37-05:38) God redeemed the time while Craig was single, allowing him to throw himself wholly into his biblical studies and writing. (05:39-7:04) Craig and Médine entered a blackout period where they were unable to communicate with each other after the war broke out. (7:05-9:01) The wrestling Craig did with God while he was unable to reach Médine and the promises that sustained him through this portion of their journey. (9:02-10:59) Craig shares some of the prophetic words he and Médine received, specifically words about Médine's lost passport and that Médine would some day marry a white man with a large ministry. (11:00-15:11) Craig shares about Médine's sister, who was miraculously healed after being bitten by a snake when she was two years old. (15:12-16:50) Craig and Médine were ahead of the digital revolution and got engaged via e-mail. (16:41-20:17) The things Craig most hopes readers take away from his and Médine's story. (20:18-21:56) Craig talks about how this deeply personal, autobiographical writing experience differed from his academic writing. (21:57-24:25) Find out where you can go on the web to get your very own copy of Impossible Love. (24:26-24:57) About the book:  A Gripping, True-Life Love Story! Shy, scholarly Craig Keener first met Médine, a beautiful Ph.D. student from central Africa, through a campus ministry at Duke University. The two became close friends, but it wasn't until Médine returned home that Craig--coming to terms with his own wounded heart--realized his love for her. But civil war had broken out in Congo. Médine faced terror, disease and devastating hardship--and Craig didn't know if she was alive or dead. Separated by continents, cultures and the ravages of war, Craig and Médine never stopped believing that faith, hope and love can surmount even the most overwhelming obstacles. Part romance, part thrilling adventure, their story is an unforgettable, miracle-filled journey of impossible love. You will be amazed by the God whose own great love for each of us will always overcome. About Craig Keener:  Craig is professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary and holds a doctoral degree in New Testament Studies and the Origins of Christianity from Duke University. He is the author of several commentaries on books of the New Testament. About Médine Moussounga Keener:  Médine holds a PhD from the University of Paris and is the pastoral care coordinator of Formation Ministries at Asbury. Médine and her husband, Craig, work for ethnic reconciliation in the US and Africa. Connect with Craig: Facebook Asbury Theological Seminary Faculty Page For additional show notes, visit ShaunTabatt.com/105.

In episode #7, I sit down with Craig Boddington, professional hunter and decorated marine. We recap his 2016 season afield and discuss the various hunts and experiences he had. Craig is a very accomplished hunter completing the North American 29 and North American Bighorn Sheep slams. He spends a large portion of his time working with conservation groups to protect our right to bear arms. Through it all, he's a great man who has many stories to tell. Topics covered: How Craig started in outdoors along with his career in the USMC Writing & TV Career - published 4000 magazine articles, authored 25 books and recorded 500 TV episodes 2016 Fall Hunting Resume (BC, Africa, Oregon, Kansas, Georgia) 2017 plans (Trade shows, hunts) 2016 Election with President elect Donald Trump and what that means for the outdoors industry You can see more about Craig and his new book 'The Accurate Rifle... And Rifleman' at www.craigboddington.com. Also catch him through all of his social media outlets. In addition, check out the other RnA Outdoors social media feeds for more up to date information:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnaoutdoorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodnarrowoutdoorsTwitter: https://twitter.com/RnAOutdoorsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/RnAOutdoors

I first met today's podcast guest when he sent me a bottle of strange pills in the mail. Normally, I would toss such a bottle into my pantry or garage with all the other random powders, oils, capsules, pills, lotions and creams that often show up at my house... ...but this bottle intrigued me. Along with echinacea and beet root extract, the bottle contained a bunch of other stuff I'd never heard of. Stuff like "Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae". "Defatted, Vegan, Grass Fed Argentinian Liver Anhydrate". A version of Cordyceps with the name "Sinesis". So I called the guy who sent it to me and asked him what it was for. It turns out that he, and this bottle, are far from normal. His name is Craig Dinkel, and on today's podcast, you'll discover: -How Craig went from almost drowning in the pool to being one of the fastest swimmers in the world... [8:30] -How Craig cut 7 seconds off his 100-meter time while swimming in highschool...[14:40] -Why Craig took bee pollen and royal jelly while training for the Olympic swim team...[22:20] -The fitness strategies Craig used to train the celebrity musicians he worked with...[25:45] -The training Craig used to switch from swim performance to mountaineering...[49:00] -How echinacea can increase red blood cell count just as much as the illegal performance-enhancing drug EPO...[69:26] -The fascinating new research on the ability of beet extract to turn white storage fat into calorie-burning brown fat...[68:30] -How high amounts of desiccated liver increased time-to-exhaustion in the lab by over 750%...[71:42] -The rare fungal extract from larvae that can cause your body to produce ATP, even in the absence of calories...[67:00] -And much more! Resources from this episode: - - - - (use code ben to get 20% discount and free shipping) Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Craig or me? Leave your thoughts at  and one of us will reply!

Entrepreneurs commonly face struggles like generating a steady stream of leads and prospects, generating these leads at a reasonable cost and maximizing the overall value of your customers or clients. What is the best route to improving all these aspects of your business and what tools will you need? This week’s guest is the King of Copy, Craig Garber and he has plenty to share about business, content, enlightenment and health.   Three Takeaways Continuous relationships are facilitated through the frequency or intensity of communication. There’s a big difference between providing service and being a servant. A lot of success isn’t about knowing the answers, it’s about knowing the right questions to ask. On this week’s show we discussed how entrepreneurs can solve lead generation struggles with valuable copy and written content. Craig Garber who has worked in over 100 industries provides key insights and best practices. Craig shared the importance of content that attracts people so that you don’t have to chase them, the type of relationship you build in attracting is different from the kind of work you would have to do to chase leads and clients. In the case of the former you will have more control and a more respectful dynamic with clients.   Craig also detailed his professional journey and answered a question about the tools that helped him grow his business and what entrepreneurs can learn. Strategy is important, and so is the maturity of not putting your problems on your clients’ shoulders. “Focus on what you can bring to them and not what they can bring  to you.” It’s also necessary to be engaging through your content to make sure there’s a two-way communication taking place between you and the client. I went onto ask Craig what he thinks is important when an entrepreneur is trying to build continuous relationships to which he said, “You want to interact frequently and have something worthy to say.” I also went onto ask him about how the average entrepreneur can stand out in the crowd and keep their database informed. He stressed the importance of sincerity, authenticity, and writing the way you speak. The best writers online nowadays know how to make the content accessible and package the content in bitesized paragraphs to make it an easier read. Towards the end of the show we talked about; How Craig separates work from life and maintains a healthy balance The difference between providing a service and being a servant to clients Positioning yourself as an authority from day one of a relationship with a client Health, exercise and body recomposition. The benefits of TRT The biggest influences on his life Your marketing will only ever be as good as the copy created for it, so it’s necessary to make it an investment. The rules of writing good copy are simple; be sincere and authentic. Don’t aim to sell all the time. People are starved of authenticity nowadays so if you can provide it in an interested and engaging way, you will get ahead. Guest Bio Craig is a copywriter, direct response marketing consultant, Real Estate Investor and the Author of "How To Make Maximum Money With Minimum Customers.” He shows entrepreneurs how to attract a reliable, steady stream of pre-qualified leads and helps increase net profits and cash-flow by increasing customer, client, or patient value. To learn more about Craig work visit http://www.kingofcopy.com/. Get his book here How To Make Maximum Money With Minimum Customers. To Download Your FREE PDF Copy of the Amazon Best Seller: The Definitive Testosterone Replacement Therapy MANual, Click Here  For a FREE Paperback Copy. The TRT MANual has helped hundreds of thousands of men around the world reclaim their health and vitality. Don’t suffer in silence a moment longer! PS. As an added bonus, upon finishing the book-once you provide a Thoughtful, High Quality Review on Amazon (hopefully 5 STAR), we will send you our new unreleased eBook 7 Lies You’ve Been Told About Testosterone for FREE.* (To receive book, email jay@trtrevolution.com a screenshot of your posted review.)

The power of transformation is, well, incredibly powerful. And nobody knows this more than someone I admire so much, Craig Ballantyne. My guest tonight, Craig Ballantyne, is a transformation guru who has dedicated his life to helping others improve their lives through his incredibly Perfect Day Formula. Tonight on Dr. Lo Radio, I'll chat with Craig about how he discovered this mysterious and wonderful formula and how it has changed his life and those of his clients.  You'll learn: How Craig completely transformed his life using The Perfect Day formulaWhat it really means to create rules for your life What the five pillars of transformation are and how you can use them in your life? Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been contributing to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and in 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training. On his journey to success, Craig had to overcome crippling anxiety attacks, and he beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation.  You can read his daily essays on success, productivity, and fitness at EarlytoRise.com. Hosted by Dr. Lauren "Lo" Noel of Shine Natural Medicine.

Craig Ballantyne (http://www.earlytorise.com/author/cb/) is our special guest on today's episode of Traffic and Leads podcast. He is a productivity and success transformation coach from Toronto, Canada, he shows people like you and I how to lose up to 75 pounds, get a raise and earn more money, find their soul mate, and overcome any obstacle that is standing in the way of their success. You can check out his insights on success, productivity, health, and self-improvement at EarlytoRise.com (http://www.earlytorise.com/). You must have to listen to this podcast If you want to be successful. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * How can the Perfect Day Formula can help you succeed. * What the “3-C formula is” and how it works: * Control - Morning * Cope - Afternoon * Concentrate - Night * What 2 exercises that you should at the end of each night: * Brain Dump * Script the Next Day * How you can take your general plan for the day and enhance it the night before. * Examples how this kind of planning has helped Craig succeed. * How time blocking can help get more work done in less time. * What are the 5 pillars of transformation: * Better planning and preparation * Professional accountability * Positive Social Support * Meaningful incentive * Big deadline * How Craig transitioned from a personal trainer into an online entrepreneur. * How Craig once used Facebook advertising to sell products and how it’s changed since. * How he was able to make money back from failed Facebook advertising via email marketing. * How EarlyToRise.com can help you live your best life. * What is the 10-3-2-1-0 Formula * Why you need the keywords for your niche market place is essential, as well as a call to action. * How Craig chooses what topics he should make a video of for his YouTube Channel. * The secret to making the most of your day by focusing on “one bullet for your gun.”

What if I told you that there are 3 main areas that you could improve that would make your life a masterpiece? You might say that I’m crazy, but you would be wrong. Craig Ballantyne has discovered 3 specific areas that every person can address that will make them better in every area. It’s true. The 3 words that define those areas are Control, Conquer, and Concentrate - and on this episode of Growth to Freedom Craig Ballantyne is going to unpack them for you. As he does, look carefully at your own life - and be honest. Which of the rules that Craig shares is most difficult for you to swallow? Maybe that’s the area you need to target first. This episode is not meant to give you more content, it’s meant to help you make real change in your life. Take some time, listen, and take action with what you learn. What keeps you from taking action on your number one priority in life? Craig Ballantyne says that nothing has to keep you from accomplishing the most important things in your life. You can make it happen one small step at a time. The way he suggests you do it is by getting up 15 minutes earlier each morning so you can work on that one thing. Think about it. The house is quiet. Nobody to bother you. Your attention can be focused on that one thing. And when you do that morning after morning, week after week, you begin to make progress. It’s a sure fire way to accomplish the most important thing in your life. And it’s simple. That’s just one strategy for making your life a masterpiece that Craig Ballantyne shares on this episode of Growth to Freedom. Be sure you listen, but more importantly, be sure you take action on what you learn. You don’t need more content, you need more application.   Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn in this show: Dan’s welcome to you and the introduction to today’s show; [0:32] Craig’s journey through and out of anxiety; [2:48] How Craig discovered the “3 Cs” that set him free: Control, Conquer, Concentrate; [5:22] The 12 Rules, their importance, and why Craig created them; [13:45] Why a consistent bedtime is vital for personal energy and productivity; [15:15] The importance of establishing a health rule; [18:30] Identify your main priority in life and work on it 15 minutes each morning; [19:40] Do you have a financial rule in your life? [21:15] Building rules around your biggest temptations; [21:20] Why it’s important to create rules surrounding your social time; [22:00] How Craig overcomes his tendency to be introverted; [23:00] The most self destructive behaviors Craig has overcome; [24:37] The 5 pillars and the process of transformation change management; [26:19] Why professional accountability is vital to actual change; [27:50] How vision empowers you to move forward in life; [29:10] The power of positive people; [31:05] The resources you can find at Early To Rise; [32:20] The advice Craig would give himself 20 years ago; [33:38] Craig’s superpower; [34:45] What you can do to help Craig spread the word about the Perfect Day Formula; [35:18] Why “The Big Deadline” is vitally important; [36:20]   Get in touch with CRAIG BALLANTYNE Website: www.EarlyToRise.com and http://www.craigballantyne.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraigBallantyneFanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigballantyne Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turbulencetraining   Resources mentioned on this episode: BOOK: The Perfect Day Formula Turbulence Training I Love Marketing Interview with Craig - http://ilovemarketing.com/245-2/   ********************* This show brought to you by Done for You Solutions. 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On this week's podcast, Productivity & Success Transformation Coach Craig Ballantyne, stops by the show to talk about how to beat anxiety to create your perfect day. Craig is a fitness expert and the author of the groundbreaking fat loss workout systems, Turbulence Training, and Home Workout Revolution. He has been a contributing author to Men's Health magazine since 2000 and has been the editor of the personal development newsletter, Early to Rise, since 2011. Understanding Your Own Anxiety Suffering from anxiety shouldn’t make you feel like a black sheep. In fact, many people that you  know may suffer from some form of anxiety because 40 million Americans (18% of population) that are over the age of 18 face it each day. Some of these anxiety disorders include panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, or major depressive disorder. To beat your anxiety, you can change your mindset today. On this planet, every minute counts and in order to get the most out of each day of our lives, we have to get in the right mindset to take it head on as best as we can by changing our habits. Just like a fitness transformation, we need to make specific changes in order to see a mindset transformation. A new mindset transformation won’t only help us beat anxiety, but it will also help us become more goal driven and productive as well. In order to complete this mindset transformation, we can follow what Craig calls The Perfect Day Formula. How to Follow the Perfect Day Formula According to Craig, in order to begin following the Perfect Day Formula, we need to do The 3 C’s each day: Control the morning Conquer the afternoon Concentrate on what really matters The First C: You have the greatest control of your day during the morning hours. Before you leave the house, your morning is your time to focus on how you can get ahead in the day. Even if it’s just for 15 minutes before everyone wakes up, you control everything that you do. Start your day on a positive note to help you feel energized and focused with less stress by reading the newspaper, drinking some coffee, or watching the sunrise. Do anything that will help you clear your mind. The Second C: Conquer your afternoon with the 5 Pillars of Personal Transformation. Life is extremely unpredictable and anything can happen at the drop of a hat to  throw us off course from our perfect day. Fortunately, with the 5 Pillars of Personal Transformation, we can better prepare ourselves for any emergencies, negative thoughts, or feelings of anxiety that may come our way. The 5 Pillars of Personal Transformation Plan and Prepare for any obstacles or emergencies that come into your life. Professional Accountability: Look to someone to hold you accountable for your actions and bring out the best in you. Positive Social Support: Who are your cheerleaders? These are the people that are always there for you and will help push you to do better. Meaningful Incentive: Have a big enough reason for why you’re doing what you’re doing i.e. for your children or your health. The Big Deadline: Set a deadline for the big and small goals during the day. "A goal without a deadline is just a dream." - Craig Ballantyne The Third C: Concentrate on what really matters by creating a vision for yourself In order to truly focus on your dreams, you need to create a vision for your life. This will help you understand where you want to go, how you want to get there, and help you make the right decisions overall. For the majority of us, that means creating structure in your life, but a lot of us don’t like structure. So what can we do? If you know exactly where you want to go, you can get there without any distractions when you follow your own rules. Instead of seeing structure as something that is holding you back from having the freedom to make your own decisions, structure can be extremely liberating. How you may ask? Well, isn’t following your own rules a lot easier and less stressful than following someone else’s orders? Why Your Perfect Day Starts With The Goodnight Formula The 3 C’s begin with taking control of your mornings, but the real magic begins that night before with Craig’s 10-3-2-1-0 Goodnight Formula. Your Perfect Day already begins 10 hours before you go to bed when you should be refraining from drinking any type of caffeine. Some people may be able to drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages  at night, but for the majority of us, it can really affect our sleep cycle. As the day continues on, at 3 hours beforehand, you should not eat any heavy meals or drink alcohol. If you go to bed with alcohol in your system, you will most likely wake up feeling even more tired than you did the night before. To help you begin to relax more and not be stressed before you sleep, you should stop doing any type of work activity 2 hours before bed. At 1 hour left to go, it’s time to put away the electronics, turn off the TV, and avoiding looking at your phone’s screen. Whether or not you had a great night’s rest, zero is the number of times that you should hit the snooze button in the morning. If you allow yourself to fall back into a sleep cycle, it will be even more difficult for you to get up and enjoy your 15 free minutes to take control of your perfect day. How To Know If It’s Time For You To Change Your Environment & Relationships Whether they realize it or not, our friends, family members, and coworkers can sabotage our formula for a perfect day. When we’re trying to create the perfect day for ourselves by following the 3 C’s, the Five Pillars, and the Goodnight Formula, we can face different challenges. To get through them, we need to have the best support system that we can possible have from the people in our lives. These are that people that are there for you no matter what with their love, support, and kindness.  Unfortunately, they can also sabotage us sometimes. To move forward and grow, we may have to change our environments. It may not be forever, but if you have a goal in mind, you may have to change your schedule and your activities to reach your goal. You don’t have to leave people behind, but this may also mean that you have to change the environment you’re in if you truly want to see yourself improve each day. If you’re in a toxic relationship that does not allow you to grow in anyway at all, you might have to give the gift of goodbye. That way, you can create space to allow new people into your life who will support your goals and hold you accountable for them. What Not To Do During Your Perfect Day When we face anxiety, we may follow negative habits that are holding us back from having a perfect day. Craig gave us so much great advice on what we should be doing to beat anxiety and create a perfect day, but he also has a Do Not Do List of what we should not be doing: Do not hit the snooze button. Do not check your email first thing in the morning. Do not answer all phone calls. Do not mindlessly surf the Internet. Do not waste time arguing or gossiping. Do not consume food or drink that makes you tired. These are some good tips to help you create a perfect day, but what about your own unique list? How can you be less distracted and more productive during the day? Take some time to write down what you’re doing each day and discover when you’re distracted and when you’re productive during the day. That way, you can create your own Do Not Do List and focus on the most important tasks you need to complete during your productive time. More About Craig Craig Ballantyne is a Productivity & Success Transformation Coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada,and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been contributing to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and in 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training. On his journey to success, Craig had to overcome crippling anxiety attacks, and he beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 75 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of their life, and overcome any obstacle in the way of success. You can read his daily essays on success, productivity, and fitness at EarlyToRise.com What You’ll Hear On Today’s Show 0:00 Introduction to Craig Ballantyne 2:45  How did your childhood help you become the person that you are today? 3:45  How Craig transitioned from Fitness to Mindset training 5:26  What was one of Craig’s most growth in his transformation? What did you experience with the Law of Attraction? 8:25  What compelled Craig to write The Perfect Day Formula 9:25  The 3 C’s explained: 1) Control the Morning 10:15  How does Craig structure his morning? 12:05  The 3 C’s explained: 2) Conquer the Afternoon via the 5 Pillars of Success 14:12  The Goodnight Formula explained: why the perfect day happens the night before. 16:40  The 3 C’s explained: Concentrate on what really matters 17:40  How can creating discipline and rules later lead to success in life? 18:58  How Craig worked through his own anxiety to live this transformed life. 21:45  The 5 Pillars-No. 3) Having positive, social support in your life. 22:55  Sometimes our friends, families, and co-workers can either knowingly or unknowingly sabotage us to have a perfect day. 23:25  Craig’s experience with giving the gift of goodbye to someone. 25:20  The 5 Pillars: No. 2) Professional Accountability 27:05  The 5 Pillars: No. 4) The Meaningful Incentive 30:00  The 5 Pillars: No. 5) The Big Deadline 32:00  What helps people to decrease their procrastination? 34:35  How to follow a not to do list that’s just for you and how to find your productive time. 36:55  We face 150-275 decisions each day- How do we beat this decision fatigue? 38:25  Visioning the future: What type of legacy does Craig want to leave when he’s gone? 39:55  How do we make mistakes and get through them? What mistake has Craig worked through? 42:05  7 for 7 Fast Questions 47:00  Episode Closing Resources Mentioned In The Show Craig Ballantyne’s home website The Perfect Day Formula Kit The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne Early to Rise Turbulence Training Home Workout Revolution 10-3-2-1-0 Goodnight Formula Create Your Perfect Day & The Not-To-Do List Daily Time Journal Start With Why - Simon Sinek TED talk The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness by Epictetus and Sharon Lebel Listen To Craig Uncover How to beat anxiety from within yourself. Craig’s own experience with anxiety. How Craig went from a career in fitness to improving mindsets. Craig’s personal growth transformation with the Law of Attraction How to create your perfect day with the 3C’s and the 5 Pillars of Personal Transformation. What not to do to create your perfect day. 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I get tons of questions about my daily routine. Do I meditate and if so, how? On which days do I do which workouts? How many cups of coffee are "acceptable"? When do I time alcohol intake? Do I have a special journaling routine?  You get the idea. And I've already revealed all this and much more in previous articles... ...including: - - - But in today's podcast, I interview Craig Ballantyne, author of the brand new book "". Why did I want to get Craig's perspective? Because Craig is one accomplished dude... Craig is a productivity and success transformation coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers, amongst many others. His articles have also been featured on Inc.com, LifeHacker.com, and Telegraph.co.uk. In 2001, Craig created the popular home workout program, , and in 2013 he created the Home Workout Revolution bodyweight exercise program. Over 100,000 men and women have used his 6 Minutes to Skinny weight loss system since 2014. Craig is also the founder of the , certifying trainers from all corners of the globe. He holds an annual every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how to take their ideas and help thousands of people. He holds seminars around the world, and he teaches at the annual SovereignAcademy.org camp every summer in Lithuania. Craig has had to overcome many obstacles on his journey to success, and his toughest battle was fighting crippling anxiety attacks. He finally discovered how to beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation, and today Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 75 pounds, get a raise and make more money, find the love of their life, and overcome any obstacle in the way of success. On his website, , you’ll find his daily essays on success, productivity, time management, fitness, weight loss and self-improvement. During our discussion, you'll discover: -What it means to "control the morning"... -What Craig thinks about the research that shows some people are better in the evening vs. the morning... -How Craig meshes going to bed so early with social life... -How Craig deals with travel potentially throwing him out of his routine... -Why Craig avoids alcohol before bedtime and caffeine after 1pm... -How Craig deals with e-mail, and the technique he uses to avoid e-mail until noon... -Craig's 10-2-3-1-0 formula for a perfect night of sleep... -Why Craig calls the afternoon "chaotic", and what you can do about it... -Why a story of "the fisherman and the crabs" is important for you to know... -The #1 action step you can take today to take control of your time and own your day... -And much more! Resources from this episode: - - - - - (mention this podcast for free shipping) - - - - Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me or Craig about our "perfect day"? Leave your thoughts at  and one of us will reply!

In this episode, Pilar talks to Craig Wealand about how he uses different types of technology to engage with his students learning English. Introduction Join Lisette and Pilar for Virtual Team Talk on 29 February, 7pm GMT. Check out the dedicated site for our Blabs here: virtualteamtalk.wordpress.com/. If you have any questions about working in virtual teams or would like to suggest any topics, get in touch via http://virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us/ Pilar shares two points very well made in the HBR article "Can Your Employees Really Speak Freely?" Virtual not Distant Bitesize - sponsored today by Saros Research 10:55mins Are you reviewing your team process or as well as your project progress? To help Saros with their qualitative research, click here: www.sarosresearch.com/participate/join-saros-research/?id=100243   The Conversation with Craig Wealand 17:40mins The difference between preparing materials online and face to face. Craig's celebrity moment. How to write content for an anonymous student. Taking a language course online - and how the tech landscape has changed. Using Facebook. Free content as part of the business. Our view on pop-ups. Craig won a podcast award! How the podcast has evolved. How Craig got sponsorship for his podcast. Speakpipe. Practicing Spanish on Blab! Here's the link to the Blab that Craig and Pilar did, for International Podcast Day, in case you want to practice your Spanish! Virtual Buddies. Collaborate with your competitors!!! Craig's contacts: mansioningles.com - free online courses to learn English! inglespodcast.com @mansiontwit

Our guest for this week’s show is the nation’s leading Direct Mail Expert, Craig Simpson. Being that marketing is a core element for any real estate investor who is looking to build and maintain a deal pipeline, direct mail is by far one of the best marketing methods around, that if executed correctly, can help you do more deals and beat out your competition. And today Craig and I discuss how to get started in successfully integrating direct mail into your business NOW! In this show with Craig you’re going to learn: How Craig got started in the direct mail business and quickly became known as the leading expert within the industry. How to properly tailor your copy or sales message so that it properly resonates with the person receiving it. Why it’s critical that you track and test all of your direct mail efforts…even if you’re receiving what you feel is a strong response rate. The importance of having a clean list and why this simple step can save you thousands over time. Why a sales letter without a call to action is like a ship without a rudder which means you really need to have a strong call to action in every mail piece you send. When using teaser copy on the exterior of a direct mailer makes sense. Why you are leaving money on the table if you’re not sending at least 3 follow up mailers to the same list. How to get discounts on the cost of postage which can lower your postage per piece from $0.49 per stamp to as low as $0.26 per piece. Why the quality of your mailing list is everything and why I’d rather have a high quality 250 person list vs. a 25,000 person list. The importance of sending a follow up thank you letter or gift to prospects that you weren’t able to complete a deal and how this one simple act could easily turn a dead lead into a deal. And much more  Recommended Resources Download my free success guide, “7 habits of highly successful multi-family investors” by going to KevinBupp.com/guide Schedule your free 30 minute "no obligation" call directly with Kevin by clicking this link https://www.timetrade.com/book/KV2D2  Looking to invest in Mobile Home Parks? Want to JV with me on deals? If so, schedule a call with me and let’s talk. Click here https://www.timetrade.com/book/FGF7S

Here’s everything you need to know about Craig Cerhit in just 4 words: Father, Producer, Photographer, Adventurer. Craig Cerhit is a true “convergence” digital media creative. In this episode of the Digital Convergence Podcast, Craig relates how his literally being hit by a truck and severely injured led to working on a passion project, a documentary about experiential education for children called Found In The Forest. He covers the development of the idea, the equipment used, editing and post-production, crowdfunding, and distribution of the film. Our discussion doesn’t end there… Craig covers a wide range of topics including: Challenges of shooting a documentary where it rains - a lot! Booking screenings of his documentary film as far away as Australia Being asked to do a TED talk The ups and downs of crowdfunding Key-wording hours and hours of video! How Craig got lost in a cave and lived to tell about it Renting helicopters for aerial photography and video Risk assessment of a photo shoot Creating a podcast to create interest in a film Using Squarespace to host his website and podcast and more! Like many of us, Craig was a self starter and self-learner at a young age by taking control of and mastering the audio-visual equipment of his school’s media center. Today he is a filmmaker and producer. Over the past two decades Craig was the producer of hundreds of hours of television. Most recently he was the Senior Supervising Producer for Greedy Productions in Vancouver, Canada. Craig supervised the production of a number of TV shows like EP Daily and Reviews On The Run for a total of twelve half-hour shows a week. Craig's first role at Greedy was Senior Supervising Producer for The Lab With Leo Laporte, an hour long call-in tech show hosted by Tech guru Leo Laporte. Also in this episode: As digital media creatives who work hard to deliver quality work to our customers, there’s nothing more disappointing than not getting paid on time! You send an invoice and wait, and wait, and wait, and hope, and wait to get paid. The Video Business Success Coach Kris Simmons talks about getting paid for your work on time. Mentioned In This Episode: Craig Cerhit's website Found In The Forest website

Craig Dalton grew award-winning iPad case manufacturer DODOcase well past 7 figures very quickly by timing product launches with major events, and he teaches you how you can do the same. DODOcase is a San Francisco-based maker of protective cases for the Apple iPad that have the look and feel of a luxury, hardcover notebook. Their philosophy is simple, make things locally and help keep the art of bookbinding alive by adapting it to a world of tablets and e-readers. Within just a few months of launching they were able to sell over 15,000 cases without a big budget to develop, market, and promote their products and primarily through the timing of product launches with major events. In 2010, they entered Shopify’s “Build a Business” competition and were the grand prize winners of $100,000. With a $680 million dollar market for iPad cases they have huge opportunity to be the number one quality brand for this segment of the carrying case market, and today Craig’s going to chat with us about what they’ve been doing to on their quest to $10million plus in revenue.   Topics Discussed Throughout this Interview How DODOcase came into being and why predicting the trends helped them create a super successful niche. Using Craigslist street teams to help them successfully get the launch they needed. The power of using launches to build organic PR for products. Craig’s thoughts on Shopify and why they’ve stuck with it. What DODOcase does for email marketing that is working so well. Social media marketing, what Craig likes and dislikes when coming up with ideas. Capitalizing on the Google's launch of Google Cardboard (Craig's already sold 13,000 units) and how you can duplicate the process for your business. How Craig suggests doing PR outreach (that actually works).   Links Mentioned DODOcase.com Google Cardboard Product Page Craig's Twitter DODOcase - Twitter craig [at] dodocase.com   Thank You For Listening & A Simple Request To get more awesome Ecommerce Influence content sent directly to your device and into your ears as they become available, you can subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher! Also, ratings and reviews on iTunes (hopefully 5-stars!) help us tremendously a we’re very grateful for them. We do read all of the reviews and we’ll answer your questions or comments on future episodes. Cheers, Austin & Chad!     Follow on Twitter: Follow @chadvanags Follow @a_brawn

Good morning folks! Within the Trenches is back for episode 26! I had the pleasure of sitting down and speaking with Roger of Cullman County 9-1-1 out of Alabama and Craig who is retired out of Guilford Metro 9-1-1 in North Carolina. This episode is a must listen as both Roger and Craig go through their history with 9-1-1 and how it pulled them in. Craig had emergency services in his blood, so to speak, since his father and uncle’s helped form several volunteer fire departments. Roger on the other hand was first part of the defense industry. Once he retired from there he moved into emergency services and became a 9-1-1 director after long admiring the profession. This episode is a must listen. The history and look back at how 9-1-1 was before more recent technology is very interesting. As always you can email the show at thejcast@thejabberlog.com for comments, concerns suggestions or if you would like to be on the show. Episode topics – How Craig got into 9-1-1 How Roger got into 9-1-1 A look back at how 9-1-1 was before recent technology A look at text to 9-1-1 and the progress

How Craig and Martha Issod started Stoveworks - a wood stove and fireplace shop which eventually led to the founding of Hearth.com