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About Mark: Mark Bennington is an American actor, photographer, drummer, and author. After graduating from Mike Nichols's New Actors Workshop in NYC, Mark worked in theater for 10 years, with such directors as Sir Trevor Nunn, Paul Sills, Charles Marowitz, and Diane Paulus.  Mark also did the guest-star grind in LA before picking up the camera in 2004, which quickly morphed into him becoming one of the 'Top 10' headshot photographers in the country. He later added both advertising and documentary portraiture to his repertoire with his work being published in The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, UpWorthy, CNN, PDN, GQ India, Varity, Forbes, The Los Angeles Times and many more. Mark authored the acclaimed photography book Living the Dream: The Life of the 'Bollywood' Actor (HarperCollins) and in 2016 his photography project America 2.0 about Muslim youth in NYC received worldwide recognition and was exhibited at major galleries in Jerusalem, Rome, Tokyo, New York City, Hudson, San Francisco, and Berlin.  He also did a brief stint as an adjunct professor of photography at The S.I. Newhouse School at Syracuse University and for 5 years was the drummer of legendary LA roots/rock band '50cent Haircut' (Knitting Factory Records), playing over 400 shows and recording 3 studio albums. Mark currently lives in Mumbai, India and after returning to acting full-time, is one of the most sought after ‘white guys' in Bollywood. How Mark ended up in India! Differences between Bollywood, and Hollywood No Unions Some Agents and Managers Everything is done on a phone call and a handshake Make sure you get paid before your last day of shooting. Didn't have to audition at all last year You don't get the script until you are walking to set Everything is written in Hindi except your part No rehearsal YOU CAN DO THIS ANYWHERE THINK OUT OF THE BOX What else he has learned: Letting go The cost of living is so much cheaper  No residuals What is auditioning like in India? Can do it at your own pace at your own time is amazing. Diversification of your art and interests. “I don't need to act anymore to be creative” Make sure you have something else in life that you love. It takes the pressure off.

Mark Willis is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy and your future. After graduating with six figures of student loan debt and discovering a way to turn his debt into real wealth as he watched everybody lose their retirement savings and home equity in 2008, he knew that he needed to find a more predictable way to meet his financial objectives and those of his clients. Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, a two-time #1 Best Selling Author and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. Over the years, he has helped hundreds of his clients take back control of their financial future and build their businesses with proven, tax-efficient financial solutions. He specializes in building custom-tailored financial strategies that are unknown to typical stock-jockeys, attorneys, or other financial gurus. As co-host of the Not Your Average Financial Podcast™, he shares some of his strategies for investing in real estate, paying for college without going broke, and creating an income in retirement you won't outlive. Mark works with people who want to grow their wealth in ways that are safe and predictable, to become their own source of financing, and create tax-free income in retirement. What you will learn in this episode: How Mark will be speaking at QLS Live from September 15-17 this year, and how to register to save your seat to learn powerful wealth building strategies Why Mark has decided that ROI stands for “Rate of Income”, and why Wall Street is inefficient compared to other wealth building strategies How Mark has helped people create extraordinary success through his financial planning expertise Why the first question you should be asking yourself is “why am I chasing the dollar?” and why the second question should be “what am I trying to accomplish?” Why efficiency is the key to smart investments, and why cash value life insurance is far more powerful than putting your money in the bank Why cash value life insurance is an extraordinary vehicle for funding your real estate investments and major money needs How Chris and his family team use Mark's financial strategies to great effect, and how these strategies have been around for hundreds of years Why utilizing cash value life insurance is a “best kept secret” that few people are talking about How Mark's investment strategies work perfectly with Chris's “three paydays” real estate investing strategies How to get a free strategy call with Mark's team at Lake Growth Financial to see if his wealth building strategies are right for your needs Resources: Get a FREE strategy call with Mark Willis: www.notyouraveragefinancialpodcast.com Learn more about how to “Bank On Yourself”: www.bitly.com/boyrealestate Episode 124 of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/mark-willis/ Episode 255 of the Smart Real Estate Coach podcast: https://smartrealestatecoachpodcast.com/podcasts/mark-willis-2/ Register for QLS Live September 15-17, 2021 to hear Mark speak: www.QLSLive.com Website: http://lakegrowth.com/schedule/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/lakegrowth/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marklakegrowth/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lakegrowth/ Twitter: @LakeGrowth 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 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

Mark is the bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope. His most popular book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, was the most read non-fiction book in the world in 2017. Mark began writing as a blogger in 2009 and his site, markmanson.net, is now read by more than 15 million people each year. Mark's next book, Will (the memoir of Will Smith), is now available for pre-order. [2:21] - How Mark's e-commerce and blogging attempts led him to self-help writing [10:05] - Persisting through failures to find success [15:27] - Traveling the world for several years [19:24] - Perspectives on choosing a place to live for the long term [26:08] - Comparing the quality of life in America to other countries [33:31] - Finding "chosen struggles" and battling attention hijacking [49:47] - Using death to influence our life decisions [55:33] - Mark's views on handling success [1:01:17] - Lessons learned from working with Will Smith --- Support the show by checking out my sponsors: Join Levels and get personalized insights to learn about your metabolic health. Go to https://levels.link/jake. --- homeofjake.com

If you're not training yourself, the world is training you. When you do nothing and the world trains you with all of its negativity, fear, and, consumerism - how is that going for you? In comparison, when you take responsibility for training yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally so that you're making steady progress day in and day out, check in with yourself and see the difference. You're going to be a completely different person and we call that transformation. - Mark Divine   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE at wellnessforce.com/CURED   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 410 Commander as well as Founder of both SEALFIT and the Unbeatable Mind Academy, Mark Divine, returns to explore the concepts of the Kokoro Spirit, the Five Mountains of being a human being, how to overcome your core challenges by integrating practices from the Unbeatable Mind, and how to unlock positive neurodiversity.   How do we be a powerful human that's also peaceful?    Discover how to let go of shame and low energy vibrations to help you build an unbeatable mind and be a leader in your wellness tribe.  Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex Save 15% on your order with the code ‘JOSH' at wellnessforce.com/paleovalley Introducing a powerful organic blend of apple cider vinegar and four more gut & health supportive superfoods. Paleovalley Apple Cider Vinegar Complex is a powerful aid to get organic apple cider vinegar into your body faster, easier, and without having to tolerate the taste. Their Apple Cider Vinegar Complex also contains four additional superfoods shown to support gut health, inflammation reduction, weight loss, and blood sugar stabilization. Unlike other similar products, they use all organic ingredients in order to avoid the pesticides and herbicides so prevalent in our food system today. They use gentle processing in an effort to preserve as many of the unique and fragile nutrients found in apple cider vinegar and these other four superfoods as possible. Listen To Episode 410 As Mark Divine Uncovers:   [1:30] Kokoro: Connecting the Mind, Body, and Spirit Mark Divine 086 Creating The Unbeatable Mind With Mark Divine SEALFIT Unbeatable Mind Mark Divine's Books Unbeatable Mind Podcast with Mark Divine 2021 Unbeatable Challenge Mark Divine Instagram | Morning Rituals, Courage, Facing Fears, Witnessing and Relationships A DEEPER WHY Josh Trent's Journey Thru SEALFIT 20X-12 Hr. Challenge Mark's background and what he has been up to since he last spoke to Josh on the podcast 5 years ago. His mission to bring the way of Unbeatable Mind and teach 100 million people how to tap into their full potential by 2045. How to train yourself to unlock vertical growth for greater awareness. Different events that his company, SEALFIT runs, including The Crucibles, that are modeled after the Navy Seals infamous Hell Week. How and why Mark has developed his programs from a focus of Kokoro which is a Japanese word that means to connect mind, body, and spirit. The traumatic experience of a SEALFIT participant, Kirk, passing away from a heart attack once completing The Crucibles. Questions Mark asked about himself and his company after Kirk passed away plus what a Shaman told him at his Kokoro Yoga event. The deep healing Mark and his team have gone through since that event.   [25:30] Bridging The Spiritual and Physical Worlds What lessons and gifts Mark has received from the CV19 experience especially his relationship with his parents. The Eastern belief that we choose our parents when we come into this world and why Mark openly takes full responsibility for his Spirit choosing his childhood experience. Why there are many people in the military who thrive at controlling their emotions because they were traumatized as children. The power of the Shamanic connection and how they can navigate the non-physical world when most of us are non-believers and disconnected. Why Mark is grateful for Kirk and he has been one of his most profound teachers. The science today on remote viewing or Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) and our connection to the spiritual world.   [33:00] The Five Mountains of the Unbeatable Mind & Positive Neurodiversity Exploring the Five Mountains of Life that we all experience and how the training of Unbeatable Mind incorporates them: Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intuitional, Spiritual. Unbeatable Mind | The Five Mountains How his team uses meditative practices to help people get into a deep state of whole mind awareness and perceive a future that they desire that is also aligned with who they are. Why we are enlightened and perfect already, we just might not recognize it yet. Breaking down the method of Kokoro and how to live from the position of the master as who you want to be is who you are now. The different Korkoro versions of Mark that have evolved and are evolving now in his life. MITT Training that Josh has gone through himself and the Be, Do, Have Method King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine by Robert Moore and Doug Gillette   [38:30] Overcoming Core Challenges With An Unbeatable Mind 290 Dan Brulé Breathwork.io  The gift of box breathing that Mark shared with Josh during his SEALFIT experience. Core challenges men face before their Unbeatable Mind training. Why the Five Mountains are not separate but we have been taught in society that they are distinct. Mental discipline, focus, motivation, and desire men face with their Physical Mountain. What bubbles up emotionally for men once they have a good footing on the Physical Mountain. Why we first start with the physical training in order to help get the body get in balance. The power of training the mental, physical, and emotional factors at the same time with a team. Key differences and benefits of training with a team compared to on your own. Why the individual way of being that we have been taught as Westerners in the USA is not beneficial and we need community.   [46:30] Transitioning From “Me” to “We” in Your Wellness Tribe What ethnocentrism is and how it helps you put the needs of your team before your own plus why we are comfortable with this in a family setting but not others. Why it's vital to meet your needs first before those of your teammates as a way of cultivating emotional intelligence. Unpacking the emotional baggage we carry in the subconscious mind. What you should look for in your wellness tribe to help you transition into more of a “We” than an “I.” Why team practices aren't just part of the military, athletics, and families but also in business and work. The best times to be an oak and strong vs a reed in the ocean and roll with the punches while still be able to stand back up. Mark's experience working with the most mentally tough men who were also able to tap into their emotions. How Mark learned to open up and explore his emotions after so many years of shutting them down during his childhood.   [54:00] Clearing Up vs Opening Up Your Emotions Ken Wilber The differences between “clearing up” and “opening up” our emotions and energy. What practices you can apply to your life to help you open up and heal your trauma. Bruce Lipton, PhD How to root out negative thoughts and emotions that are holding you back. Why so many people stop their emotional training once the trauma surfaces. The fact that we are never done healing the mind and there's always something to work on. How to acknowledge and lean into the pain and suffering but don't stop your physical training or rituals like breathwork and journaling. What it means to live a life well lived by committing to your own evolution and doing the best that you can.   [1:01:30] Healing Generational Patterns & Bad Karma Training the flow state to help you avoid monkey thoughts like, “I'm not good enough. I'm not smart enough.” 366 Mark Wolynn Exploring generational trauma origins and Mark's belief that we are born with karma that we need to resolve during our lifetimes. How you can resolve all of your past karma and generational trauma and patterns but it requires commitment to your training. Why the emotional component of meditation was missing when it was brought to Western society. How to begin removing the things, people, and obligations that are no longer serving you. The fact that pain and suffering is part of the experience of our spiritual selves having a physical experience while alive.   [1:07:00] Building Consistent Wellness Practices How physical training has become something that Mark loves to do and so it is a big part of his day-to-day life compared to what other people might do to also get the benefits of physical exercise. Why the mental and emotional parts of being actually don't take up a lot of time; you can take 20 minutes in the morning for breathing, meditation, and visualization each day. The incredible benefits of doing a little bit of wellness practices every day instead of doing something like 5 hours of it straight on a Saturday. People with Neurodiversity features may spend a lot of time trying to adjust to their work environment. They may need to manage their social impressions or find ways to block out distractions.   [1:11:30] Letting Go of Shame & Other Low Energy Vibrations Letting Go by David R. Hawkins Exploring the different levels of emotions and why the lowest vibration begins with shame. Why shame is what is making the most money in marketing and is keeping people in jail mentally and spiritually. How shame is driving the division we see in society as far as different political views and being a “good boy or good girl” with lockdown and face mask protocols. Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins The Eye of the I: From Which Nothing is Hidden by David R. Hawkins How to tap into low vibrations such as shame with the tools of shadow work and deep mind-body work. The fact that we have so much shame in our Western culture but there is a lot of positive aspects we should feel honored about as well such as courage. What you can do to stop feeding the “wolf of fear” and begin feeding the “wolf of courage.” The power acts of acceptance and forgiveness which are at some of the highest levels of vibration behind love. Why change happens when we begin to focus on shifting our mindset and consciousness but only if we are spending our attention wisely. How corporations and governments know how to keep the population in fear so that they can have control of them. Neurodiversity refers to variation in the human brain regarding sociability, learning, attention, mood and other mental functions in a non-pathological sense   [1:15:00] Witnessing Society's Positive Global Wellness Shift What gifts COVID-19 has brought our relationships, personal development journeys, and businesses. Why so many people are facing dark thoughts about the future because they haven't yet trained the mind for a positive shift. The fact that Mark is seeing more and more people in their 40s and up really taking charge of their health and spirituality. How younger generations are being raised by higher conscious parents and that is positively impacting life around us. The positive tipping point he believes we will experience between 2030 and 2040 after all of our collective work to heal and cultivate greater consciousness for humanity. How Mark sees wellness now since his last conversation with Josh on episode 086. Wellness practices Mark focuses on every day to help him keep growing on a consistent basis. Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Belcampo Meat Co – Save 15% on your first order with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE'! Botanic Tonics – Save 20% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS20' breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community     Power Quotes From The Show Positive Neurodiversity: Unlocking Your Perpetual Flow State   "Every day is a lifetime of learning, growth, and opportunity to evolve yourself and serve more powerfully. When that day is over, it's like a metaphorical death. You're done with that day but you could be done with your life so go be happy. The only way to know that you had a life well lived is to commit to your evolution and to do the best you can every day. The more nuanced you become with your practice, it becomes every minute and then every second. Then it becomes every moment to moment... ...You become so present and so aware that every thought and emotion that comes up, every experience you have, every interaction you have is an opportunity ask, 'How can I use this moment to evolve and serve?' so that it becomes part of your everyday awareness and perpetual flow state." - Mark Divine   The Five Mountains of Wellness   "Wellness is a journey, not a destination. It is easy for people to fall off of the path when they hit those major obstacles and this is when the other mountains, Spiritual and Intuitional, come into play with the Physical, Mental, and Emotional. Acknowledge what is blocking you, lean into it but don't stop your other training. Keep going to the gym, journaling, eating healthy, and doing your box breathing practice. If you fall off your rituals, just get back on and continue the work." - Mark Divine   The Training of Unbeatable Mind     "The training of Unbeatable Mind is really powerful because when we train ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally, what we're doing is working to connect and integrate all those physical aspects of the mind: the brain-brain, the heart-brain, the belly-brain, and the body-brain. Then we're also working simultaneously to expand our perceptions so that we begin to experience the mind independent of the body as well. Those are the first 3 of the 5 Mountains." - Mark Divine     Links From Today's Show  086 Creating The Unbeatable Mind With Mark Divine Sealfit Unbeatable Mind Mark Divine's Books Unbeatable Mind Podcast with Mark Divine Mark Divine Instagram | Morning Rituals, Courage, Facing Fears, Witnessing and Relationships A DEEPER WHY Josh Trent's Journey Thru SEALFIT 20X-12 Hr. Challenge Unbeatable Mind | The Five Mountains King, Warrior, Magician, Lover: Rediscovering the Archetypes of the Mature Masculine by Robert Moore and Doug Gillette 290 Dan Brulé Ken Wilber Bruce Lipton, PhD 366 Mark Wolynn Letting Go by David R. Hawkins Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins What Is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage Neurodiversity: What you need to know Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Belcampo Meat Co – Save 15% on your first order with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE'! Botanic Tonics – Save 20% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS20' Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Mark Divine Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Pinterest   About Mark Divine Most people think mental toughness when they imagine a Navy SEAL.  What they don't expect is the thoughtful, yoga-innovating, joking and laughing, professor of leadership named Mark Divine. At twenty-six he graduated as Honor Man (#1-ranked trainee) of SEAL BUD/S class number 170. Mark served for nine years total on active duty and eleven as a Reserve SEAL, retiring as Commander in 2011.  His leadership of teams was so effective the government tasked him with creating a nationwide mentoring program for SEAL trainees.  Not only did it increase the quality of SEAL candidates, it reduced BUD/S attrition rate up to five percent.   A New Kind of Fitness Company What made Mark's program so effective was his focus on more than just physical fitness.  He'd seen laughter conquer fatigue and bond teams at their BUD/S breaking point, intuition save his men during the hell of war and special ops missions.  He knew he could form a fitness company that prepared civilians for the physical AND mental/emotional demands of  Navy SEAL-like lifestyle.  So he started SEALFIT.   Entrepreneur, Professor, and Unbeatable Mind At the same time SEALFIT was beginning he co-founded Coronado Brewing Company, built www.NavySEALs.com, the leading website for SEAL gear and information, and launched US Tactical, a government contracting business.  He also served as adjunct professor of leadership at the University of San Diego before the Navy called him up for duty in the Iraq War. Through Mark's teaching, entrepreneurial endeavors and travel to foreign countries, he noticed the power of mental toughness, emotional resilience, intuitive leadership and a healthy spirit for anyone wanting breakthrough performance.  They weren't solely for combat or restricted to the business world or one culture.  He'd watch them transform lives in people from every background, nation and belief system.  So he wrote and self-published his first book, Unbeatable Mind, in 2011 and launched its at-home study program.   More Writing and a Continuing Journey Three more books poured out in a torrent…  The Way of the SEAL, published by Reader's Digest, and 8 Weeks to SEALFIT and KOKORO Yoga, both published by St. Martin's Press.  Writing his experience for others triggered a realization of his own full-circle journey… Grown up in upstate New York, a degree in economics and an MBA from NYU.  He'd prepared for life as a high powered CPA… and then left his high paying finance career for the adventurous life of a Navy SEAL officer.  Now he's once again sought after by those same corporations and institutions, as a trainer of the mental toughness and the whole person training that shaped, and healed him. Mark lives with his family in Encinitas, California, where he continues to train, explore, learn from others and generate more resources to improve the lives of everyone he meets.   Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page Watch full interviews on YouTube

The Dead Know Karren Hollis PART 2 - AVAILABLE TO GRAVE KEEPERS ONLY - LISTEN HERE In part two of our interview, available only to Grave Keepers, we discuss: We discuss portals and another haunting that was known as the “portal to hell”. How Mark and his family discover that their backyard had a graveyard in it? Who were some of the entities that were haunting Mark's house? What practices are more effective in drawing in entities and expelling them. How does alcohol play a role in haunted encounters? Was Mark able to remove the entities that were hauntings from these rental properties? How does water play a role in the dead returning to the living? To listen to part two of our interview, you need to be a Grave Keeper (supporter of the show). You can do this by signing up on our Patreon Page here: http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks http://www.thegravetalks.com/karen-hollis-interview/ Update Description

Have you ever watched Shark Tank and wondered how the sharks think? Well, get ready because today we are going to have a sneak-peek into a billionaire's mind. In this episode, the famous “shark” Mark Cuban talks about moving towards greatness and how great leaders enlighten action. After listening to Mark Cuban's wisdom, you'll understand more about finding your purpose in life through personal growth and development. Vishen and Mark talk about everything from what inspires him today to what makes him invest in someone. This talk will inspire you to change your life and how to take action when you have a great idea.        A natural businessman, Mark Cuban started selling garbage bags door to door when he was 12 years old. He later owned a popular bar in Indiana, then created Microsolutions (a company he sold in 1990), and, in 1995, Mark created Broadcast.com, which streams audio over the internet. In just four years, Broadcast.com was sold to Yahoo for $5.6 billion, considered one of the top 10 trades of all time. In 2000, he acquired the Dallas Maverick. They became NBA World Champions eleven years later, and they are currently listed as one of Forbes' most valuable franchises in sports. Mark first appeared as a “Shark” on the ABC show Shark Tank in 2011, becoming the first-ever to live Tweet a TV show.  He has been a star on the hit show ever since and is an investor in an ever-growing portfolio of small businesses. Mark is the best-selling author of How to Win at the Sport of Business. He holds multiple patents, including a VR solution for vestibular-induced dizziness and a method for counting objects on the ground from a drone.     Listen out for: - Mark's insight on cryptocurrency. - The reason why we need to raise the minimum wage. - How Mark transformed Dallas Mavericks into a winning team. - The key ideas Mark learned growing up that made him who he is. - Changes Mark would make in the education system if he could. - Live bonus Q&A session.   Bonus:                                                                          - Subscribe to 'Mindvalley Membership' to discover 30+ Mindvalley Quests – at a surprisingly low annual fee. You can also watch our podcast sessions live, interact with the guests, connect with the world's best teachers and find your community here

From Small Town Prosecutor, to Nationally Recognized Trial Lawyer, with Mark Bryant From humble beginnings in Paducah, Mark Bryant has risen to become one of the best-known trial attorneys in Western Kentucky. Described in a front-page article in the Los Angeles Times as “a former prosecutor with a swashbuckling style that charms juries,” under his leadership the Bryant Law Center has won national class action cases, derailment actions against major railroads, and courtroom victories and major settlements for clients who suffered brain damage or catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Mark Bryant has practiced in his hometown of Paducah, Kentucky since graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1973. Mr. Bryant is a product of the Paducah, Kentucky city schools, Paducah Community College, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Kentucky College of Law. What you'll learn about in this episode: How Mark went from a Commonwealth prosecutor to a nationally recognized trial lawyer How he successfully markets to a broad range of clientele, including everything from criminal to mass torts The most helpful elements of being a part of PILMMA's Masterminds How Mark became interested in pursuing the practice of mass torts Dealing with “mega firms” when you're competing in a small market Advice for young lawyers interested  in getting into class-action cases Resources: Website: https://www.bryantpsc.com/attorneys/mark-bryant/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/TheBryantLawCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markpbryant/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkBryantlaw Additional Resources: PILMMA's Super Summit    https://learn.pilmma.org/pilmma-super-summit-2021 The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/  PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/free-resources/  PILMMA Join Page: https://learn.pilmma.org/join-pilmma

HIGHLIGHTS:  0:57 - Why Mark decided to launch Manta sleep as a standalone brand, and not sell on Amazon initially04:33 How Manta Sleep is generating brand awareness and traffic06:53 How Manta Sleep changed its growth strategy in light of iOS 14.5 changes09:53 How Mark uses a Quiz Funnel to improve his marketing14:59 A breakdown of the Manta Sleep marketing funnel19:07 How Mark builds the Manta Sleep Brand Story Manta Sleep: https://mantasleep.com/ 

BioDr. Mark Szabo joins our host Marc Binkley to discuss his book and research on executive decision making in complex conflicts.   Mark is VP Research & engagement at Anstice, a bespoke marketing agency based in Calgary, Alberta.  Mark got his PhD in executive decision making while researching solutions for stakeholder management in oil and gas pipeline projects.  Following his research, Mark published his solutions in a book titled Fight different – the power of focal thinking in systemic conflicts his fin  complex conflicts.  Mark is also a lawyer and has earned an MBA. Timestamps1:44 - Introducing Dr. Mark Szabo2:45 - How Mark got a Phd in executive decision making for complex conflicts5:14 - What is the difference between complex and complicated conflicts8:50 - Why simplifying complexity is the naturally wrong response12:02 - Why it matters to know the difference between complex conflicts and negotiations14:28 - An example of complex conflicts: Costal Gas Link pipeline17:05 - Why its important to focus thinking on people with power rather than people with influence20:26 - Why organizations need different soft skills to manage complex conflicts22:27 - Tools for complex conflicts: don't control the situation23:39 - Tools for complex conflicts: control your openness to change26:13 - Tools for complex conflicts: map the human landscape28:42 - Tools for complex conflicts: identify the moments that matter31:33 -  Tools for complex conflicts: add research34:00 - Tools for complex conflicts: align people by values34:44 - Tools for complex conflicts: separating power from influence37:25 - Tools for complex conflicts: scenario planning and probabilities40:08 - Tools for complex conflicts: vision and patience45:22 - What you can do to better manage complex conflicts today49:24 - Find out more about MarkLinks Mark on LinkedInMark's book: Fight Different - The Power of Focal ThinkingAnstice 

Singer, songwriter, and musician Mark Pickerel was a founding member of the Screaming Trees, a PNW band that shaped the course of grunge history in the 80s and 90s. After recording five studio albums with the Screaming Trees and recording with Nirvana as well, Mark started the bands Truly, The Dark Fantastic, and Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands, (now Pickerel and the Peyote 3). Mark has also collaborated with musical icons such as Brandi Carlile, Mark Lanegan, and Guns and Roses' Duff McKagan over the years. Mark's most recent album is I Have Visions. What you will learn: Mark talks about his most recent album, I Have Visions, and reflects on his evolution from Mark Pickerel and His Praying Hands to Pickerel and the Peyote 3. He also shares what it was like to perform live for the first time since the pandemic began. [0:00-10:25] How Mark and his fellow Screaming Trees band members grew to feel a lot of PNW pride during their popularity. What it was like forming his first band in high school and graduating with two records under his belt. [10:25-21:26] How his collaboration with Nirvana came about, and the catalyst that inspired Mark to shift his focus to writing and singing. [21:26-31:48] How Mark has grown to enjoy the song-writing process, the inspiration he found learning that there was an audience for his songs, and how he learned to lean into vulnerability. [31:48-39:55] Mark breaks down his creative process when writing songs, and describes the balance he strikes between letting inspiration flow and implementing technical structure to his music. What Dwight Yoakam taught Mark early in his songwriting career. [39:55-50:32] Mark recounts his impressive history of artistic collaboration, and how much of it was born from mutual interests and respect. He shares an amazing story about his first time recording with Brandi Carlile on her first album, and how he knew right away he was, “dealing with a talent of a different caliber.” [50:32-1:02:57] Why Mark chose to settle in Ellensburg, a small, a rural town in Central Washington about 90 miles from Seattle. Mark gives insight into the differences between Los Angeles and the PNW regarding songwriting and performing opportunities. Mark provides some upcoming show dates, describes his plans for future, and shares about his family life. [1:02:57-1:15:25] Resources: Mark Pickerel's: Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, Facebook Mark Pickerel and the Peyote 3 Bandcamp Page

I always find that in someone else's story there is inspiration and lessons for all of us about how their career has evolved, the choices they have made and the path they have taken along the way. This is definitely one of those stories. My guest on today's Podcast is Mark Woolley founder and creative director of ‘Electric' a brand that encompasses award-winning salons, an ethical professional product line, an education academy, a photographic and film studio, and a farm in the English countryside. In today's podcast we discuss: Knowing when it's time to go out on your own… Creating a professional product brand, and… The ever-evolving salon business model. And lots more!   In this Episode:   [0:01:08] Welcoming today's guest, Mark Woolley, founder of the Electric brand. [0:03:13] Where Mark grew up, and his first memorable salon experience which carved out his life path.  [0:05:34] Mark explains what his company does, and how they differentiate themselves. [0:07:40] How Mark divides his time between the different elements of his business. [0:09:50] A sentiment within the hairdressing field that Mark strongly disagrees with. [0:12:50] Why Mark's salons are situated in more spread-out locations than most other salon brands. [0:14:00] Mark's thoughts about the positives and negatives of franchising. [0:15:47] When Mark decided it was time to break out and start his own business.   [0:18:31] Negotiations that Mark had with his previous employers, and the state of their relationship today.   [0:21:08] Why Mark decided to call his business Electric.   [0:24:00] The progression towards more independent contracts in the hairdressing industry.    [0:25:28] Reasons that Mark is worried about the rise of independent operators.    [0:27:16] Trends that Mark has seen amongst the youth of today. [0:29:00] Why Mark doesn't believe in the salon suite model.   [0:29:50] Mark explains the intention behind Electric Space, one of his most recent projects. [0:30:50] The tax system in the UK, and how that impacts self-employed salons.   [0:33:08] Different areas within Electric Space, and what they are used for.     [0:36:00] The experience that is provided to clients who visit Electric Space. [0:38:56] Why Mark decided to create a new product line. [0:41:44] Mark's reaction when he was handed the IP ownership of his product.   [0:44:13] How people responded to Mark's product initially. [0:45:30] Principles that are integral to Mark's product line. [0:48:30] Where you can learn more about the farm where the ingredients for Mark's products are grown.   [0:51:04] Mark shares his thoughts about why there is a lack of competitive haircare products being made in the UK.  [0:53:36] How Mark incorporates his love for all things British into his work. [0:55:41] The number of products that Mark has in his range, and why he doesn't want to bring out too many more. [0:58:24] Technicalities that exist in the making of some haircare products. [1:00:38] People who Mark is inspired by.   [1:02:35] Openness to share knowledge within the hairdressing industry. [1:03:48] Factors that have been essential to Mark's success.   [1:04:23] Mark shares a story which highlights the importance of trusting your intuition. [1:08:03] There is no right or wrong way to do things. [1:09:13] Where you can connect with Mark.   Links and Resources:   Grow My Salon Business   Mark Woolley Instagram   Electric Hair Website | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter    

Yes; you have a purpose for being here. There is a reason you took birth and you took form on planet Earth at this time in this year. If you're courageous enough, that can be discovered. Will it require you to face yourself? Yes. Will it be easy? Probably not. Will you have to face your traumas? Probably so. - Tim Corcoran    Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE at wellnessforce.com/CURED   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 405 Founder of Purpose Mountain and Co-Director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, Tim Corcoran, discusses how he guides people like Josh on their Vision Quests, the different rites of passage for each stage of life, how to honor our ancestral path, and the key differences between doing a Vision Quest and psychedelics or Ayahuasca. Are you on the quest to heal your past, do the inner work, and uncover your own unique path?    Discover how you can be a fully integrated human being again while facing all of the distractions of the modern world. CURED Nutrition Save 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE at wellnessforce.com/cured It's taken me over a year to find the right hemp and CBD company to introduce to the Wellness Force Community and I could not be more thrilled that it's CURED Nutrition! CURED Nutrition is a movement inspired by nature and grounded in a shared desire to leave a lasting impression on you, our community, and this world. Together, they're a collective of heart-centered human beings who are inviting you – the conscious creatives, dreamers, and healers – to join their family. Learn how CURED hemp and CBD products can enhance your daily wellness routine. Try Cured's Full Spectrum Raw Hemp Oil Today They're Colorado-based organically grown hemp products that have been engineered to transform your approach toward an elevated life. Tap into your inherent potential – your greatest mind-body alignment – and nourish it with the supplements you were designed to thrive on. A greater existence is waiting.   Listen To Episode 405 As Tim Corcoran Uncovers:   [1:30] What Is A Vision Quest? Save 15% on your Cured Nutrition order with the code 'WELLNESS' at wellnessforce.com/CURED Tim Corcoran Purpose Mountain Twin Eagles Wilderness School Solocast | Vision Quest Part 1: Honoring Our Ancestors Solocast | Vision Quest Part 2: Touching Death Tim's background and the work he does to lead people on vision quests and other meaningful wellness journeys at Twin Eagles Wilderness School. Why do people do a Vision Quest? How does one prepare for it? Different types of Vision Quests and how the are structured. Myths and truths about Vision Quests How many people are able to answer the question, "Why am I here?" after attending a Vision Quest. 196 Aubrey Marcus Why Josh decided to do a Vision Quest with the goal of clearing out generational pain and projections passed down to him from family. Who a Vision Quest is for and how to know if you are not quite ready for one yet. 032 Gay Hendricks What is the 'voice from soul' and how to listen to it. Tim's original life path studying computer science and the moment he knew a life in cubicles was not for him.   [15:30] The Work It Takes To Live Your Purpose Why living your purpose might not be easy; you may have to make sacrifices and work on it every day. The work you will have to do to grow in your purpose the moment you "plant its seed." Why, to quote Mark Twain, "The two most important days of your life are the day you were born and the day you know why." How Mark is still working, 2 decades later, to continue to fulfill his Vision Quest. What struggles people are facing in our modern world when they decide to go on a Vision Quest. Why it's not common to see younger people do Vision Quests but often people in their thirties and forties facing midlife crises. Breaking down what a Rite of Passage is and what it means to Tim. Why Rites of Passage aren't just essential for the individual but to the community as well. The benefits of place based cultures to help younger generations discover their roles compared to living in our modern capitalistic world.   [29:30] Beauty & Power in Ceremony How we can practically use ceremony and traditions in our own communities and wellness tribes. Novah's Baby Blessing ceremony that Josh and Carrie held with close friends and family which included singing the same song, "Peace Like A River" Tim and Josh sung at the sweat lodge during the Vision Quest. 378 Dr. Michael Ruscio The powerful medicine in singing including how it improves our sleeping patterns. What ancient native practices can teach us about life now. Common cultural points he looks for in different tribes and what we can learn from them. Why there is so much powerful healing in crying that connect us all and we shouldn't be ashamed of our emotions. Redefining what it means to be a man and why it is so needed now in 2021.   [35:00] Rites Of Passage For Each Stage Of Life Why opening up and crying is so good for everyone. The incredible power of quality connecting with others that we experience even if you only see that person once or twice a year. Josh and Carrie's Baby Ceremony as a Rite of Passage for them as parents but also welcoming in the spirit of their child. The impact it has on children to not be held by their parents right away when they are born. Comparing the spiritual impact of hospital vs home births and holding spiritual ceremonies in the family space. How Spirit talks to us in omens, dreams, symbols, signs, and synchronicities. Taking a closer look at how our society has been built to disconnect us from self but also harvest and divide us. The fact that people are driven to a quest in the first place because they feel disconnected from self, soul, the earth, and the mystery of life. How we've been taught society's big lie: We are separate from nature. What happens to us when we physically disconnect ourselves from the earth and its wildness. The great void that has been in our hearts since we left Mother Nature for the modern lifestyles. Josh's experience during the 4-day fast and what Mother Nature wanted to teach him. What the Vision Quest gave Josh that Ayahuasca ceremonies couldn't provide him in the past. Why the medicine that the Vision Quest helped ground him in the earth. The importance of embodying and applying  what lessons you learn along the healing journey rather than sprinting from ceremony to ceremony.   [50:50] Vision Quests Vs. Ayahuasca and Psychedelics To Heal What it means to Tim to lead people on Vision Quests and hear the stories of participants like Josh. Unpacking the attachment theory and applying it to our relationship with the earth. Why we need to have a secure attachment to our soul in order to fully experience life. The power of realizing that first and foremost, our identity stems from this earth. What the first nights of the 4 day fast were like for Josh as he had the most frightening nightmares. The blending of the dream world and the waking world that people will experience as they reconnect with Mother Earth. How a Vision Quest is the ultimate shedding of distractions and intentionally shifting one's identity from the place of the ego to one's soul. Why some people can be more harmed and wounded after a psychedelic experience than they were before. The fact that there's a time and a place for healing ourselves with natural remedies but we also have to look at modern methods that fit our lifestyles today. How Josh's Vision Quest is shaping Wellness Force's rebranding  and mission in 2021. 312 Kevin Kelly What steps we can do to live consciously with technology while unlocking greater health and wellness.   [1:11:30] Honoring Our Ancestral Past Why many people see a Vision Quest as a Native American practice but it has been practiced cross culturally for centuries. His and Mark's hope to redefine the term Vision Quest to honor all cultures and our ancestors who have practiced it. How years of colonialism, capitalism have severed our connection to Mother Earth. Connecting our past and the moment in our ancestral history when our families immigrated in order to survive and live a better life. How Josh explored grief during this Vision Quest by asking himself what grief and sadness he was not allowing himself to feel. Why Josh and his partner, Carrie, have chosen the middle name, Mauro, for their son to honor Josh's grandfather and his ancestral heritage. Exploring the healing mechanism that happens when we honor our grief and sadness including that of our ancestors. Why the worst part of trauma is not the trauma itself but how we hold onto it and internalize it that we traumatize ourselves over and over. The intense grief that Tim felt when he realized that full community healing happens after 500 years.   [1:32:30] The Difference Between Pain & Suffering Why there are easier paths to learn from our pain but there is no quick fix. Breaking down why suffering = pain x resistance. Painful but power truths including "pain is inevitable" and "when we argue with reality, we're going to lose." The fact that you are not the only one going through pain and trauma; we all are experiencing that on one level of another. Exploring the positive side to pain if we are opening to hold and explore that. The negative beliefs passed down to Josh from his parents and how he internalized them until a Vision Quest helped him begin to let them go. Why 'hurt people' unknowlying hurt other people. Alan Watts | All Retch & No Vomit How to uncover your own spiritual courage during the inner work and which tools can support you on your journey. Why the earth will serve us when we serve it. The importance of giving yourself to the land and your community; not self-actualization. 255 Ted Ryce Paleovalley - Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code 'JOSH' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Botanic Tonics - Save 20% off with code 'WELLNESS20' breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community     Power Quotes From The Show Redefining Masculinity   "What does it mean to be a man? I define masculinity as emotional maturity in a very simple way: It's the ability to be aware of, accept, and express the full range of emotions that we have in a healthy way. In fact, that can be a reasonable definition for emotional intelligence in general for all genders. It can be hard to open up; we're still swimming in these waters of programmed behavior of hiding our feelings. But once we do begin to share, others feel more comfortable opening up as well." - Tim Corcoran   The Antidote To Unhealthy Desire   "What happens to us as human beings when we do physically disconnect ourselves from the earth and its wildness, and ourselves from our wildness? Then we start getting sick in body, we start losing our wellness, and our minds start to struggle. We start to have mental health issues that we never had before as we cut ourselves off emotionally and spiritually. Then we wonder why we struggle. Each year the machine just picks up more and more pace, more and more technology and it's like there's a great void in our hearts that came about when we first left our natural roots and the whole time we've been looking to fill that with things like a car or a job but it can never fill us up. We can never get enough of what we truly don't need. So, what is the antidote to desire? It's connection." - Tim Corcoran   Are You Ready For A Vision Quest?     "A Vision Quest is the ultimate shedding of distractions - whether it's tents, warmth, or Facebook likes, those are the trappings of the ego. Those things are what brings us safety, security, and comfort which are all allusions of the ego. A Vision Quest is the intentional process of shifting one's identity from the place of the ego to the place of one's soul. For that to happen, the ego has to loosen its grip during this shedding process and that isn't comfortable. That's why it's important for people have this honest calling and a certain courage to do a Vision Quest because they have to be ready to let go of the things that keep them comfortable. You will get uncomfortable during the process but that is a healthy thing because we live in a culture that worships the 'God of Comfort' and we lose our souls to it, maybe even our planet as a result." - Tim Corcoran     Links From Today's Show  Tim Corcoran 196 Aubrey Marcus 032 Gay Hendricks 378 Dr. Michael Ruscio 312 Kevin Kelly Alan Watts | All Retch & No Vomit 255 Ted Ryce Aubrey Marcus Podcast | #195 Humans and Nature with Tim Corcoran Paleovalley - Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code 'JOSH' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Botanic Tonics - Save 20% off with code 'WELLNESS20' Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Purpose Mountain Facebook Instagram Twitter Twin Eagles Wilderness School Facebook Instagram YouTube   About Tim Corcoran Tim Corcoran is the founder of Purpose Mountain, where he serves as a certified Nature Based Purpose Guide to support people who hear the call from wild nature to discover their purpose, those with a burning desire to live their vision and a willingness to work with resistance and fears through the Ecology of Self and Voice Dialogue. Tim also serves as co-Director of Twin Eagles Wilderness School, an organization he co-founded with his wife, Jeannine Tidwell, in Sandpoint, Idaho in 2005 dedicated to facilitating deep nature connection mentoring, cultural restoration, and inner tracking. Tim is a leader of men's groups and holistic rites of passage for males, guiding and initiating men and boys into the new paradigm of the mature masculine. Helping People Find Their Purpose Since 1999, Tim has dedicated his life towards consciously furthering this vision of living in balance with the Earth, community, family, self, spirit and soul. Healing the cultural rift between the mainstream and indigenous cultures, transformational consciousness work, the spiritual journey, ancestral work, deep nature connection, family and holistic health are all deep commitments in his life. Tim is a heart centered father of two brilliant boys and husband to a magnificent wife, and lives in pristine Sandpoint, Idaho.   Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included. More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page Watch full interviews on YouTube

In today's episode of Tales from the PROS, I talk with Mark Samuel, who is the Founder and CEO of IWON Organics, a thriving health, and wellness company that makes bold, flavor-infused snacks made from plant-based proteins.  IWON's snacks can be found in over 5,000 stores nationwide, including Kroger's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Amazon, and many more.  Mark is a foodie and a popular serial entrepreneur in the fitness and nutrition space. His goal is to provide inspirational and insightful value through his personal branding and company. In this episode, Mark talks about his entrepreneurial journey, shares his experience of building and growing a nutrition company, how he grew the IWON brand, and how to really succeed as an entrepreneur.   Don't Miss: 1. Mark's inspiration to build a nutrition brand - 01:43 2. How to keep your brand authentic - 12:25 3. Advice to succeeding as an entrepreneur - 25:51   Listen and Subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-pros/id1371067192   Topics We Discuss: 1. Mark's inspiring story of how he got to where he is today 2. How Mark started and scaled IWON into what it is today 3. Mark talks about the power and importance of having a balanced nutrition 4. Insights and strategies on how Mark is growing the IWON brand 5. The process of finding the right manufacturers and distributors 6. He describes his thoughts and advice on how to truly succeed as an entrepreneur 7. Mark explains some of the toughest challenges in his career and how he overcame them 8. Mark defines his story in “one-word”   Follow Mark Samuel Website: https://iwonorganics.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalansamuel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkAlanSamuel   Follow Me and Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/mgeorgiou22

Want to start your own passive income retirement plan? In this episode, we're going to dive into them! Mark Willis is a certified financial planner and owner of Lake Growth  Financial Services.  His life mission is to help people think differently about their money, economy, and future.  Mark's vision in life is to encourage people to invest in real estate, pay for college without going broke, and create income in retirement you will not outlive.[00:01 - 06:30] Opening SegmentLet's get to know today's guest, Mark WillisMark's history in Finance[06:30 - 11:59] Income You Will Not OutliveWhat Your Money Should Do For YouMark shares his bucket listDiversification and Non-Correlated Assets[12:00 - 20:40] Whole Life Policy“Homes aren't guaranteed to grow.”Do it scaredAffordable Housing is the FutureCreative Spots for Green InvestingDo it for me[20:40 - 24:08] Final Four SegmentMark's advice to aspiring investors"Control the banking function in your life.”How Mark stays on top of his gameLearning outside of his fieldMark's way to make the world a better placeFree coaching for those in debtReach out to our guests - see links below Final wordsReferences MentionedNot Your Average Financial PodcastThe Ramsey ShowTweetable Quotes“Clarity is the biggest problem or obstacle or hurdle to achieving what we want.” - Mark Willis“If you're in real estate, it's a matter of when not if.” - Mark Willis“Get clear on what you want your money doing for you.” - Mark Willis-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Mark Willis through: markwillis@lakegrowth.com or LinkedIn.  Check out bit.ly/markbanking or https://lakegrowth.com/ and add financial control to your future.Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify a strategy and provide solid predictable returns.  Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on.  Thank you for tuning in!Email me → sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com

Mark Mullen is the Co-Founder of Bonfire Ventures, one of LA's leading early-stage funds, now on their 3rd Fund with $101M in the latest. In the past, Mark has invested in the likes of Trade Desk, Scopely, GOAT, ChowNow, Niantic and Pendo to name a few. Prior to co-founding Bonfire, Mark was a solo GP with Double M and then through Mull Capital, Mark is also an LP in other funds investing in 15 including the likes of Upfront, Freestyle, Backstage and Crosscut to name a few. In Today's Episode with Mark Mullen You Will Learn: 1.) How Mark made his way into the world of venture, came to found Double M and why he decided he wanted to co-found Bonfire and be in a partnership, not a solo GP model? 2.) Portfolio Construction: With the new fund, how did Mark think about the right portfolio construction? What is the right level of diversification? How many lines should be in the portfolio? How important is ownership today? Is it possible to build ownership in your best companies over time? How does Mark think about proactive reserve allocation today? 3.) Investment Decision-Making: How does Mark think about the right investment decision-making structure with Bonfire today? How can one retain speed but also increase the number of decision-makers? How does Mark feel about the compression of fundraising timelines today? What advice does Mark give to founders when selecting their cap table? 4.) Boards and Time: How does Mark evaluate his own style of board membership? How has it changed over time? What do the best do on boards that makes them so great? How does Mark think about time allocation across the portfolio? Should you only spend time with winners? What have been some of his biggest lessons from this? Item's Mentioned In Today's Episode with Mark Mullen Mark's Favourite Book: Undaunted Courage Mark's Most Recent Investment: Topia As always you can follow Harry and The Twenty Minute VC on Twitter here!

Mike Montague interviews Mark Herschberg, author of Career Toolkit: Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You, on How to Succeed at Creating a Toolkit. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. Find Mark and the book at: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/  In this episode: The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at creating a toolkit What a toolkit is You only have to be, “ok” Keep getting incrementally better Learn to negotiate Create peer learning groups Don't try to sell me and tell me it's networking True networking is relationship building How Mark defines success Mark's favorite quotes Podcast: https://howtosucceed.libsyn.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-succeed-podcast-by/id1097591566 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/00JoVzRtMzmQB5Ae5RWWQZ   The How to Succeed Podcast is a public and free podcast from Sandler Training, the worldwide leader in sales, management, and customer service training for individuals all the way up to Fortune 500 companies with over 250 locations around the globe.   Find white papers, webinars, and more in our free Sandler E-Learning Library: https://www.sandler.com/sell   Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a comment!

It is in our best interest to find the most productive place to grow our wealth, but conventional tax-deferred retirement plans violate that principle. Today's guest is Mark Willis and he joins us to share his wisdom on why we have been saving incorrectly, as well as how he can help! Mark is a man on a mission to help you think differently about your money, your economy, and your future. He is a certified financial planner, a three-time number-one bestselling author, and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a financial firm in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, Mark starts by explaining why tax-deferred retirement accounts aren't great wealth preservation instruments. From there, he talks about how he can help clients grow their wealth consistently by teaching them to build tax-free streams of retirement income. He also explains how the stock market doesn't produce the returns people believe it does and how he offers various contracts that provide clients a far better option for growing their money. Listeners also get to hear Mark weigh in on concepts like how to use money as a tool, how to move upstream financially, and how to meet your financial goals without taking on unnecessary risks. So for all this and more on the topic of what we can start doing to build real wealth today, be sure to tune in!Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Mark, his projects, and work helping his clients built real wealth.Mark helps listeners understand what tax-deferred retirement accounts are.How Mark helps clients build tax-free streams of retirement income.The real rate of return that investors can expect from the stock market.The link between volatility and the process of good stock market returns becoming bad ones.Contracts available provided by Mark that help clients grow their wealth consistently.The ideal attributes of an investment portfolio in Mark's opinion.How people can meet their financial goals without taking unnecessary risks.Going upstream financially; going from the borrower to the banker.Mark's favorite tool, biggest mistake, and life plan for reaching the next level.How to reach Mark online and take advantage of his amazing services!Tweetables:“The question is, would you rather pay your taxes on the seed or the harvest?” — @LakeGrowth [0:04:43]“Is it worth the market madness that we've gone through over the last 30 years, which includes a couple of great bull markets, is it really worth 3.8%? I'm going to say no with my money.” — @LakeGrowth [0:08:05]“A contract and insurance gives you a predictable increase of wealth every single year. One of those contracts is whole life insurance, that's one but there's maybe two dozen or so that we've specialized in, in our firm.” — @LakeGrowth [0:11:37]Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Mark Willis on LinkedInMark Willis on TwitterLake Growth Financial ServicesNot Your Average Financial PodcastBank on Yourself LinkDALBAR Investor Report 2020RedIQVirtual Asset Management Summit 2021

I'm excited to introduce this week's guest, Mark Struczewski. I was a guest on his podcast a couple of years ago, and I've been following him online ever since. I've been particularly fascinated by his running streak: Mark has been running every single day for 1,382 days. Read that again. That's almost four years of consistent running. Now, whether or not you're a runner, there's probably some hobby or activity that you'd like to do more of. In this episode, we talk about daily running, habit creation, healthy living, and most importantly the freedom that comes when we become more productive in life. I think a lot of people balk at the concept of productivity. In reality, it's just about being more efficient with the limited time we have so we can have the freedom to do the things we love doing. Join us to hear about how Mark has completely revolutionized his life through daily running and healthy living—and how you can do the same.   About Mark Struczewski Mark ‘Ski' Struczewski (“Mister Productivity”) helps entrepreneurs deal with the overwhelm that disrupts their focus. In addition to being a productivity expert, Mark is the host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast and an online trainer. His strategies have guided entrepreneurs, CEOs/Executive Directors, business owners, and business corporate specialists to get back control of their time. You can find out more about connecting with Mark and his mission to create confident leaders at misterproductivity.com. MisterProductivity.com The Mark Struczewski Podcast  Become a Mark Struczewski Insider  My Facebook Page  My Facebook Group  LinkedIn  Telegram Messenger   Listen To This Episode        What You'll Learn Why Mark made the decision to run every single day—and why he's still doing it after 1,382 days How daily running has changed Mark's life How to create new habits and how to stay motivated How Mark managed to fit daily running into his life—and how you can create your own daily habit Productivity tips and tools you can use to prioritize your hobbies and adventures What it means to “close your rings” and how you can add this to your life Why productivity is all about freedom   Links and Things We Discussed My appearance on Mark's podcast Metabolical: The truth about processed food and how it poisons people and the planet, by Dr Robert Lustig  The Truth About COVID-19: Exposing The Great Reset, Lockdowns, Vaccine Passports, and the New Normal, by Doctor Joseph Mercola  Cronometer app    Related Episodes 404 Holly Worton ~ How Running Can Change Your Life (now with downloadable transcript!) 378 Holly Worton ~ How to Balance Your Hobbies When You're a Multipassionate Person (now with downloadable transcript!) 377 Holly Worton ~ How to Prioritize Your Hobbies and Adventures (now with downloadable transcript!) BMP 222 Amber De La Garza ~ How to Structure Your Business To Improve Productivity & Get Things Done (now with downloadable transcript!) BMP 175 Holly Worton ~ How to Maximize Productivity With a Workcation Weekend   Connect With Holly Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn   How to Subscribe Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher   Help Spread the Word If you enjoyed this episode, please head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating and a review! You can also subscribe, so you'll never miss an episode.

On today's Saving With Silverman podcast, Mark Silverman CFP® explains diversification. Most people we talk with don't even understand what it is or why it's important. Some people think it's just a mutual fund or a ton of different mutual funds.   Read more and get additional financial resources here: https://silverman-associates.com/saving-with-silverman-podcast/ep-32-diversification-what-is-it-and-why-do-you-need-it     What we discuss on this episode:  0:39 – Defining diversification 1:28 – How much emphasis 3:09 – How Mark defines it 4:18 – Too diversified 5:28 – Making portfolios better

Mark Divine is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and current dedicated yoga and meditation practitioner. He is also a serial entrepreneur, author, and speaker. In this episode, we talk about: How Mark started out as a CPA and ended up becoming a Navy SEAL What your principles in life are, and how they can be your guardrails Mark’s breathing exercise which he teaches to different people   Mark's website: markdivine.com

The purpose of lead generation and prospecting are the same: to get prospects into your funnel. Mark Boundy—a Sales, Pricing, and Value Consultant—has amassed wide-ranging experience in the industry for 25+ years. One thing that he always emphasizes is knowing your customer’s wold intimately. Why does it matter so much? How does it impact your prospecting process and level of success? Find out in this episode of Sales Reinvented! Outline of This Episode [0:50] Prospecting and lead generation are the same [2:44] Why prospecting and lead gen are important [3:30] Mark’s prospecting process: slow down to speed up [4:54] Attributes of a successful salesperson [8:04] Understand your customer’s world + ask insightful questions [10:10] Mark’s prospecting and lead generation dos and don’ts [11:50] How Mark recruited the recruiters Slow down to speed up After you understand the customer’s business you need to provide perspective. You can’t have perspective on something you don’t understand. Your customers are being bombarded with calls and emails. They don’t want to spend time educating someone on their business. So your job is to slow down to speed up. Before you make a call, understand the customer’s business well enough so you can have an insightful question to ask in the first 15 seconds. It lets them know you have an intimate understanding of their business and know what their big fires are. You can’t do that with a canned script.  Your job is to be in the top 10% of the fires they’re already fighting. The secret to successful prospecting and lead generation is understanding the customer’s world so well that you can instantly plug into one of their top priorities. You become a priority and a resource to meet their business needs.  Mark once had a job where his whole region was light on funnel. So they did a prospecting blitz to fill the pipeline. The guy who did the best was only making 5 calls a day. So they asked him what he was doing. The answer? Research.  He would find someone that looked like a candidate, researched them to understand them, and prepared 1–3 insightful questions that he can help them answer. He was crushing it. But if he was in an organization that measured “activity” he would’ve been in trouble.  Measure the right activities An organization needs to measure the right KPIs. John Tukey—a famous statistician—says “Far better an approximate answer to the right question than an exact answer to the wrong question.” Mark had worked with two SDRs that he was sharing with other salespeople. He found out that one of the SDRs was getting bonuses based on the number of calls that he made. So what did he do? He gamed the system by letting the phone ring for 1 ½ seconds—and then he’d hang up. What should you measure instead? Listen to hear Mark’s thoughts! Don’t measure the wrong thing. Measure the number of appointments. If you slow down your reparation, you can vastly increase your number of appointments. You can leave a great insight as a voicemail. At one point, 25% of Mark’s voicemails got return calls. He had earned the right to a conversation. Understand your customer’s world + ask insightful questions Mark firmly beliefs you must understand your customer’s problems. Know how your product or service delivers customer outcomes. Then, learn how to translate features and benefits into customer outcomes. When you’re prospecting, you say “My company delivers these outcomes. Does that resonate with you?” If you’ve done your research, you’ll know the answer is “yes” or they’re lying. Sometimes the answer is “no” but can mean they just don’t have time to talk to you. If they’ve said “no” to your offer—but you know your insightful question impressed them—ask if you can call time to time with any other insights. If they say yes, you’ve received permission to come to the front of the line and move into their circle of trust. Deliver value from the first second you’re on the phone. What are Mark’s top 3 prospecting dos and don'ts? How do you earn the right to a conversation? Listen to find out! Resources & People Mentioned John Tukey CSO Insights Buyer Preference Survey (2018) Connect with Mark Boundy Connect on LinkedIn Follow on Twitter Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

What if you can outperform everyone else – even in your worst days? Today, we're talking exactly that. We're joined by Mark Thomas, who is the co-founder of several ecommerce brands and labels, including Wildhorn Outfitters. They've generated nearly $40 million since they started in 2015. We're also sitting down with Ashley Caldwell is a three-time Olympian and 2017 World Champion in Aerial Ski. She's known as the only female who has ever landed the Daddy, a quadruple-twisting triple back flip. In this episode, you'll get an exclusive look at: Key things you can do today to skyrocket your brand the way Mark did. Anatomy of decision making that can either make or break your business. Step-by-step process to a World Record for hardest acrobatic trick ever. Ways to calculate your risk-reward ratio and get massive success. Mark's lessons from 6 years, multiple brands, and $40+ million in sales. Techniques for bouncing back from a seemingly catastrophic business disaster. The turning point where it ‘clicked' and Ashley started thinking like an Olympian. How Mark survived 8 concussions and learned the meaning of falling and failing ‘better'. The psychology of going big, paying the price, and what risk really means. Realistic ways to rate our emotions AND get the best result. Behind the scenes of pre-game routines of top athletes -- and what we can learn from them. Join others in 60+ countries, follow, add, collect, save, and download this episode. Or listen to it now.

Sometimes we end up building a business that just doesn't fit our lives. Not intentionally. Sometimes it just happens that way.Maybe you don’t have the freedom you thought you’d have. Maybe you’re doing group courses but you really want to be 1 on 1 with clients, or vice versa. Sometimes when you step back and examine what it'll take to get to maintenance mode or what it will take to scale or grow, you realize that you don't actually have the capacity to grow this thing you built. The business you built isn't designed for that.In order to get to maintenance mode, you need to shift. Ryan Lazanis and I talked about this in Episode 75 - we'd each built businesses that didn't fit how we wanted to live our lives and so we ended up starting new businesses and specifically building them for maintenance mode.But you don't have to burn the whole thing down. Meet Mark Butler. He's the founder of the accounting startup Let’s Do the Books, as well as a freelance CFO for life coaches. And instead of shutting his business down and starting over when he realized that something needed to change for him, he created a complementary business with a different business model–one that was designed for maintenance. Listen to the full episode to hear: How Mark makes two very different business models work under one roof Why his team is always empowered to tell him no How side projects sustain his creativity and generate new opportunities for the business Why every entrepreneur needs to ask themselves what they really want to be when they grow up Learn more about Mark Butler: Let’s Do the Books Money School Learn more about Susan: Scalespark Dollars + Decisions Roundtable Twitter @ScaleSpark LinkedIn @thesusanboles Resources: Break the Ceiling Episode 75: Starting with the End in Mind: Reverse-Engineering the Plan with Ryan Lazanis Break the Ceiling Episode 79: The Maintenance Mode Mindset: Stop Breaking Your Business with Racheal Cook

Host Connor Newcomb is joined by Mark Ellis, a Contributing Editor at Rotten Tomatoes and the Host of the 'Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong' Podcast, to talk about his Orioles life-long fandom and the best baseball movies of all time. Connor and Mark talk: -How Mark stayed an Orioles fan even after moving to the west coast -His favorite Orioles of all time -Mark's thoughts on the O's rebuild -His current list of the Top-5 baseball movies of all time -And why some of the important baseball things that are glossed over in 'Moneyball' don't take anything away from an otherwise-stellar film Listen to The Ultimate Mock Draft 2021 presented by Audacy and the Locked On Podcast Network. April 19th-26th. Follow the feed today!Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKED15 for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Between COVID work stoppages, a massive stock surge, a strategic tech acquisition, partnering with legendary automotive engineer Sandy Munro, and the general fits and starts of pre-production, Arcimoto, maker of semi-enclosed electric three-wheelers, has had an eventful year. This week Oliver interviews their CEO, Mark Frohnmayer, to shed light on the company’s manufacturing progress and long-term ambitions—and why he believes heavy micromobility is vital to the future of electric vehicles.This is the audio version of the video from the Micromobility Show on Youtube. Check out the link to the video here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTzO9wekyiA).If you like this, you will also likely like the interview we did with Mark back in November 2019 on Episode 46. Specifically, they dig into:- What is Arcimoto and the FUV?- How Mark got into lightweight electric vehicles- The no man’s land between bikes and cars- Arcimoto’s coming "Platform 2"- The regulatory situation for 3-wheeled vehicles- Licensing requirements to drive- Sandy Munro’s influence- Technical debt of Arcimoto- Arcimoto’s mini delivery vehicle, the Deliverator- How Arcimoto sees competition

Guest: Mark Wayland, Chief Revenue Officer at Box In this episode, we cover: The importance for a sales leader to hone sales operation and strategy skills. (3:01) ... How sales has changed as technology evolves. (9:37) ... How Box is changing how people work through cloud content management — and why sales leaders should focus on forging a positive workplace culture. (18:25) ... Selling across segments: Box's go-to-market strategy. (24:29) ... Why Box aspires to be a ‘trusted advisor’ to enterprise businesses. (27:16) ... How remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for Mark to make personal connections with his sales team. (31:27) ... ‘You have to fail a lot in order to succeed': How Mark defines grit. (33:58) ... 'Land, adopt, and expand': Box's future plans for growth. (43:03)

Sabrina Callahan and Mark Quine from Sam’s Club join Social Pros in part five of the five-part Social Pros Deep Dive series into Sam’s Club. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping us make this happen. Please support them; we couldn't do it without their help! This week: Salesforce Marketing Cloud SocialMedia.org Upfluence Supermetrics Full Episode Details The Sam’s Club Deep Dive is a new five-part series that explores how social media teams run their day-to-day operations over several episodes instead of just one. Social Pros interviewed several Sam’s Club social team members to learn the secrets of their success. Other than direct feedback or surveys, nothing quite captures the opinion of customers like social media can. Social media can provide a window into the minds of customers. It can help brands understand where they’re going right or wrong and what customers really want. That’s why Sam’s Club takes social listening so seriously. In this episode of the Social Pros Deep Dive into Sam’s Club, Social Pros speaks again with Sabrina Callahan, Senior Director of Brand and Social Marketing, and Mark Quine, Director of Social and Brand Media. They discuss the importance of social listening and how Sam’s Club responds to social opinion so quickly and effectively. Mark then discusses Sam’s Club’s approach to paid social and which strategies work best for the club. All five episodes are out now, so get ready to binge! As this is a brand-new series, we’d love to hear some feedback on what you think of the Social Pros Deep Dive. Please share any thoughts you have by emailing Jay directly. In This Episode: 6:06 – Sam’s Club’s philosophy around social listening 8:18 – Why Sam’s Club has a member insights team 10:37 – How Sam’s Club measures and tracks customer sentiment on social 11:55 – How the social team translates its metrics for other departments 16:06 – How Sam’s Club introduced ‘Hero Hours’ during the pandemic after social posts went viral 21:47 – How Sam’s Club distinguishes between signal vs. noise 25:37 – Which channels Sam’s Club values the most for its insights 29:03 – The role of paid social in Sam’s Club 29:52 – How Sam’s Club measures the success of paid social 31:21 – How Mark tries to establish real causation and correlation in paid social 32:10 – How the social team keeps things consistent by working closely with the digital marketing teams 36:59 – Sam’s Club’s methods and strategies around boosting social posts 38:27 – Mark’s thoughts on which creative ad formats perform best for Sam’s Club 44:26 – Mark’s number one tip for becoming a social pro Resources Get the new State of Marketing report for free from Salesforce Download Upfluence’s Brand Influence Ranking Report Download the Social Media Metrics template from Supermetrics Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.

00:03:33 How Mark Burgess started to develop CF Engine.00:11:22 What is the genesis of ‘Promise theory‘? What problems does it solve?00:30:51 How Mark moved between academic disciplines over the years?00:34:51 What is ‘Smart Spacetime‘?00:44:29 Does the universe have a direction? What creates that direction?00:55:26 Are emotions necessary for an artificial intelligence?01:07:07 How can a machine memory mimic the human brain?01:16:57 Can ‘Promise Theory’ be used to describe ‘Intelligent Design’?01:32:03 What are ‘low hanging fruits’ of scientific discovery in the next 20-30 years? You may watch this episode on Youtube – #64 Mark Burgess (CF Engine, Promise Theory, Semantic Spacetime). Mark Burgess is the creator of CF Engine. He is widely known for his work on ‘Promise theory’ and ‘Semantic Spacetime’. He has published several books incl. Thinking in Promises: Designing Systems for Cooperation as well as Smart Spacetime: How information challenges our ideas about space, time, and process. Find more episodes from the Judgment Call Podcast: Apple iTunesGoogle PlaySpotifyReddit

Mark Leader joined the Devonport Warriors NBL team in 1983 after graduating from Western Oregon University.  A 6 month holiday in Australia that turned into a 12-year NBL playing career that included championships in 1989 and 1994 with the North Melbourne Giants. Leader, who is the only Giants player to be a part of the two title runs, he also captained the squad from 1993 to 1995. After his career Leader turned his hand to coaching, first with the Giants NBL program as an assistant under Brett Brown and then as head coach of the Ballarat Miners and Geelong Supercats in the state league where he won national championships at both clubs. Mark joins Dan Boyce on the podcast to discuss Tasmanian Hoops in the 1980s, Geelong Supercats returning to the NBL and his championship seasons in 1989 and 1994. Life after basketball... how Mark has spent his time since retiring in 1995 (2:00) How Mark was recruited to Australia from Oregon, USA (4:30) The Devonport Warriors NBL team which existed from 1983-1984 (8:30) Thoughts on basketball returning to Tasmania with the JackJumpers in 2021 (9:30) NBL player-coaches in the 1980s (11:00) His decision to move to the mainland and play for the Geelong Cats (12:00) Is it likely we see Geelong ever return to the National League (18:00) Becoming a naturalised Australian and joining the North Melbourne Giants in 1988 (19:00) Memories of playing alongside the "Twin Boulders" Scott Fisher and Tim Dillon (22:30) Bouncing back from the Grand Final loss in 1988 (25:00) Winning it all with the Giants in 1989 (27:00) Darryl McDonald joins the team in 1994 and the Giants win their second NBL championship (32:00) Learning from Brett Brown (39:00) Deciding to retire in 1995 (42:00) The best players Mark faced during his career (43:00) The highlights and challenges from his basketball journey (45:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball, head to Aussiehoopla.com. Check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars -Donald Sloan, AJ Ogilvy, Damian Martin, Daniel Kickert, Thomas Abercrombie, Jason Cadee, Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Mitch McCarron, Cam Gliddon, Anthony Drmic Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Phil Smyth, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Mike Mitchell, Darnell Mee, Isaac Burton, Adonis Jordan, Shawn Redhage, Willie Farley, Al Green, Corey "Homicide" Williams, Andre Moore, Steve Woodberry, Mike Mitchell, Dusty Rychart, Ebi Ere, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chuck Harmison, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Mark Schaefer, Chief Operating Officer of B Squared Media, joins the Social Pros Podcast to discuss his latest book, Cumulative Advantage, and why it’s important to try new things and seek new opportunities. Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for helping us make this happen. Please support them; we couldn't do it without their help! This week: Salesforce Marketing Cloud Upfluence accessiBe Full Episode Details What makes someone successful? Is it money, education, connections? Sometimes it’s hard to pinpoint the turning point in someone’s life. Mark Schaefer, Chief Operating Officer of B Squared Media, says that it’s not necessarily one thing that acts as an advantage. The initial advantage that people experience can be as simple as a singular conversation. He says that whatever this one initial advantage is can lead you down an entirely different path in your life. “If you have this original advantage…you can build unstoppable momentum.” Mark’s book, Cumulative Advantage, is based on the work of sociologist Dr. Robert Merton. It follows the idea that those who have some advantage can continue to benefit from it at a much faster rate than those who don’t. Mark talks about his own experiences and advantages and how they led him to where he is today. He shares why it’s so important to try new things and find your “seam” in the status quo. In This Episode: 6:00 – What is cumulative advantage? 13:45 – How internal narratives can hold people back 16:50 – Why it’s so important to try new things 18:05 – Mark reveals why loving your own ideas too much can be a problem 19:51 – How sometimes our marketing strategy is dictated to us 20:31 – Why marketing strategy is about finding a fracture in the status quo 22:53 – Mark shares why great marketing is about nonconformity 25:34 – Why following your passion isn’t the only thing you should do 28:45 – Mark shares the idea behind a “sonic boom” 31:15 – How to build your own brand with a sonic boom 34:31 – The important balance between maintaining consistency and excellence 40:28 – How Mark defines mentorship 44:40 – Mark’s top tip for social pros Resources Get the new State of Marketing report for free from Salesforce Find out more about the community at SocialMedia.org with a special form for Social Pros listeners Download Upfluence’s Brand Influence Ranking Report Find out if your website is ADA & WCAG compliant with help from accessiBe Cumulative Advantage by Mark Schaefer Marketing Companion podcast Visit SocialPros.com for more insights from your favorite social media marketers.

Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL commander and New York Times best-selling author who is an expert in elite performance, mental toughness, and leadership development for teams. His renowned SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind training programs have transformed tens of thousands from all walks of life, helping everyday leaders optimize their full potential in life. Marks own leadership skills were initially honed in the Navy SEALs, where he was Honor Man (#1 graduate) of his BUD/S class while leading his entire boat crew to success (which has never been repeated). He later built several successful businesses, two of which have scaled into 8 figures. Marks work addresses integration and training of the whole body-mind-spirit system in his approach he calls the Five Mountains – emphasizing physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual development – which he created and tested on over a thousand special operations candidates worldwide, generating a 90% success rate for SEAL trainees using this program. Mark teaches this unique warrior-leader philosophy to executives, corporate leaders, elite sports teams, and entrepreneurs with a mission to lead 100 million people to the path of integrated five-mountain development by 2045. What You Will Learn: How to know if you’re on the wrong path What yoga really is What happens if you don’t grow spiritually and mentally Marks take on women joining the Navy SEAL’s How Mark motivates men How yoga/meditation helped prepare Mark for his first time in combat What skills helped Mark make it through Navy SEALtraining How Mark reframes transformation so that men will participate What is integrated training The male mind vs the female mind What are men looking for in a life partner #1 tip for working women How to contact Mark Divine: Website: https://unbeatablemind.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnbeatableMindAcademy Twitter: @MarkDivine @UnbeatableLife

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with co-authors, Crystal Dwyer Hansen and Mark Victor Hansen and we’ve been waiting for this one for a while. Mark has had an amazing entrepreneurial journey and has written 312 books to date. Crystal brings her expertise in the field of human potential and they have combined their knowledge to talk about the specific questions and things that have created this interesting experience that Mark has had over the years.  They discuss their most recent book, Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny as well as their book club, which is going to get you asking the best possible questions so you can get basically anything you want out of life. We also talk about getting back to your childhood roots, the three different ways to ask questions, what to do if you get a variety of answers, as well as how to address the blocks that may be holding you back. After listening, go check out our conversations with John Assaraf and Nir Eyal for more tips on how to overcome limiting beliefs for maximum efficiency and focus. “Your destiny is the ultimate expression of you - that place where all of those amazing qualities and the greatest expression of you meets the most amazing opportunity.” - Crystal Dwyer Hansen “When you get over your fears, miracles happen.” - Mark Victor Hansen   Some Topics We Discussed Include: How to get unstuck and gain momentum  Getting past the seven roadblocks to asking How to ask anyone of your choosing the questions you want to be answered How Mark sold 20,000 books even though it was a self-proclaimed NY Times best-seller Looking into the magic of the universe Moving from the decade of the “Why” going into the decade of the “Ask” How to turn a “No” answer to “On” What to do if you get different answers to your question   Resources From Crystal & Mark Victor Hansen: You Have A Book In You Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny AskTheBookClub.com   References and Links Mentioned: Are you ready to be EPIC with us?! Then grab our EGP Letter here! Did you know we have an awesome YouTube Channel?  Join the Facebook Community - be sure to hop in our Facebook group to chat with us, our other amazing guests that we’ve had on the show, and fellow entrepreneurs! This episode is sponsored by Easy Webinar - be sure to check out these special deals for our listeners. How To Destroy Mental Blocks That Are Stopping Your Progress - John Assaraf How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life - Nir Eyal

To me, an actual broken heart is a closed heart. An actual broken heart is one that isn't willing to open up again; it is protective, guarded, and walled which can be important for the healing aspect. If you don't have boundaries, if you've been walked on, if you've experienced trauma abuse, there actually is an important boundary that is the complete individualization of self that doesn't allow in anything as you repair. Then you build up some level of confidence, a relationship with self, and a capacity for self through different modalities such as therapy but then you gently walk back into the world protecting and preserving that wholeness. - Mark Groves   Get 15% off your CURED Nutrition order with the code WELLNESSFORCE   ---> Get The Morning 21 System: A simple and powerful 21 minute system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well.   JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | *REVIEW THE PODCAST*   Wellness Force Radio Episode 386 Human Connection Specialist, Creator of the Become Boundaries Badass course, Podcast Host, and Co-Founder of the Do You Mine'd emotional network, Mark Groves, returns to share his own relationship transformations, how to heal from heartbreak, why love can hurt so much, how to navigate through pain and sadness as well as practical tools to help us take ownership within ourselves and our surroundings when relationships end.   How do we create more love for ourselves, friends and family, and the collective world we live in right now?     Join Josh and Mark as they explore what love actually is, why breakups are not failures and the awakening humanity is experiencing in 2021.     Become A Boundaries Badass! Get 20% off Mark’s Signature Program: Become a Boundaries Badass! Use code “JOSH20” at checkout HERE There's no way to sugarcoat this: If you have amazing boundaries, you'll have an amazing life. And you know what?! Boundaries can be learned!   We'll deep dive into: Understanding Boundaries based on the science of attachment, evolution, family dynamics, relationship history and your unique mix of all of them. Creating Safety and learning how to have your own back even if it means others walk away. Becoming Open and being the curator of what you allow (or don't) into your own life. This means more energy for the things and people you love who love you back! Feeling Loved in who you truly are and feeling empowered to move forwards more fully than ever before because you are more yourself than ever before. Exercises from Mark to help you start where you are, and build better boundaries from the ground up. Deep Dive into what your current boundaries look like (or don't) and a drill down into specific areas of your life that need help right now. Worksheets to guide you through how to actually set— and most importantly—stick to healthy boundaries for life.  Are you ready to learn how to take control of your life and stop putting up with less than you deserve?   Listen To Episode 386 As Mark Groves Uncovers:   [1:30] Humanity’s Awakening in 2021 Organifi Cured Nutrition Mark Groves Become a Boundaries Badass Create The Love 302 Mark Groves Relationships 101 Course with Mark Groves Mark Groves Podcast Do You Mine'd Paul Chek Rachel Fiori What Mark is most grateful for since the COVID-19 pandemic began at the end of 2019. How the coronavirus has woken up humanity to face consequences for our past actions but has also opened us up to love. 333 Dr. Kelly Brogan Mark Groves Podcast: Dr. Kelly Brogan - End The War Against Yourself The fact that chaos will always be seeking order as we move through it. Why 2020 was Mark’s Hero’s Journey and an invitation into the darkness but now 2021 has been a time for him to become a leader within himself.   [16:30] The World’s Collective Identity Shift The trap of thinking that our beliefs are our identity when we should allow our identity to be fluid. 096 Daniel Schmachtenberger Exploring all of the identity shifts that are happening around us including the collective identity shift. What you will experience in Mark's Become a Boundaries Badass Course including beginning with the end in mind. The importance of saving yourself, not waiting for someone else, to create your identity and build that life that you want. How Mark has navigated the journey of identity shifting. Gangaji Carl Jung Why life’s journey was not created to be understood by the human mind. Ram Dass Heal Documentary Mark’s past as a pharmaceutical rep and how that impacted his thinking. How to begin unpacking the generational trauma that has been passed on down to you. What steps you can take to let go of unhealthy thought processes including what it means to be valued as a human being.   [24:30] Why Does Love Hurt So Bad? Exploring the emotions that we go through as humans when a relationship ends and why love can hurt so bad. What his breakup with Kylie was like for him and why he didn’t grieve when their relationship changed. Why your heart can still be open as you go through the stages of a relationship ending. The Closing Ceremony he had with Kylie and why he shared that with people to show them that the ending of a relationship can actually be the loving choice. What can happen if you haven’t processed old grief yet when you’re met with new grief. Why you can’t not be in pain if you’re paying attention to what is happening in the world. The rabbit holes of addiction to get a dopamine hit and escape from the reality of our modern world. Why you can’t turn down one area of your life without turning down all of them. The fact that domestic violence, suicide, starvation, and unemployment are happening from lockdowns and people are trying to turn that noise down but they can’t. How we end up decreasing our own capacity for empathy.   [31:00] Navigating Through Pain And Sadness Why we need to redefine what a broken heart actually is and his own definition of it. Breaking down the fact that an actual broken heart is closed, protected, and walled off. The more capacity he had after his breakup with Kylie as he breathed into the grief. Why he was once afraid of going into silence and stillness out of fear really feeling everything and truly meeting himself there. How he was able to step up and let his inner child rest as he, the adult, began to lead his life. The guidance he gives to people to help them parent themselves. How to reconnect with yourself by acknowledging how you actually feel, think, and belong. Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini Esther Perel Common social customs in the world of relationships that have been passed down for ages and how they’re shifting because of movements like #MeToo.   [44:30] What Love Actually Is Unpacking the question: Are you being authentic or a projection of self? How to allow your authentic self to be more fluid. The difference between feeling guilty, healthy shame, and toxic shame. Brené Brown Why human behavior is important but it’s not attached to your worth. How to differentiate between useful and non-useful feedback. Seth Godin How he uses what Kylie sees in him to improve being a man. An example of how the patriarchy was still operating in their relationship and what kind of dynamic it had created for them. Breaking down the primal thoughts and emotions that occur when the masculine is the provider in a relationship. Exploring the gift that separated Mark and Kylie that allowed them to integrate, heal, and ultimately be brought back together. Mark & Kylie - Let It Burn Pt. 1 Terri Cole Why many people have a fear of getting closer and emotionally expressing themselves. The fact that it’s not a relationship if you or your partner feel like they’re a problem or that they’re broken. Why letting go of the relationship was the lesson that they both needed to learn and be able to grow on their own.   [54:30] Breakups Are Not Failures Breaking down why the end of a relationship should not be seen as a failure. Why the end of a relationship can actually be expansive and evidence of humanity growing. The fact that it’s wrong to shame people who are divorced or have ended a relationship. All of the pressure and judgment that he felt when he broke off his past engagement to another woman and how that sparked the work he is doing now. Why it’s healthy to choose yourself and not the relationship in the end. How we’ve been wired to want to believe in the myth that relationships last even if it means someone ends up falling apart. How romantic partnerships and friendships can be good for our wellbeing if the relationships are actually healthy themselves. Why your community should not exile you when you choose yourself and end a relationship. The lessons you will receive by learning from others what they’ve uncovered from their breakups. What gifts Mark received from breaking up with Kylie including finally not self-abandoning himself. How to move forward by letting the hope of your old-ended relationship die. The beauty in choosing your partner every single day in liberated love. How to show up for your partner every single day, not take them for granted, and honor the present now.   [1:00:00] Become A Boundaries Badass How his mission, Create The Love, was born by “turning his mess into his message.” Sheri Salata How he became his own teacher plus the teachers that have helped him along his journey. Why we need teachers in order to remind us that we don’t actually need them. The importance of self-trust and why there’s such a lack of it in our society. Why he believes that the best teachers are actually students. Abraham Hicks The fact that you should expect to get triggered and learn on the way to receiving from the universe what you really want. How to treat your relationship with sacred respect and keep things to yourself until you’re ready to share them with the world. What steps you can take to create trust within yourself to learn from teachers. The danger that lies in people teaching you not to trust yourself. How you can retrace your steps and recognize where you actually seek the authority of someone else’s opinion about your own life. What you can do to separate trauma from the truth. How to get out of a space of regret by learning from past experiences. How to navigate through all that is happening in the world right now by being conscious of what you give your attention to. Frances Weller breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community   Power Quotes From The Show Healed People Heal People   "Our own journey to healing, responsibility, and self is what heals the world. If you go within yourself, you become a leader, and you step fully into yourself then you are hereby a beacon of model behavior for other people. There's a saying that 'hurt people hurt people,' but also 'healed people heal people." - Mark Groves   The Child Can Rest, The Adult Is Here "I had this beautiful meditation where I was like, 'The child can rest. The adult is here." I had reached this completion of this initiatory process of really becoming an adult and not letting the kid in me, who wanted to people please and was afraid of being laughed at or not acknowledged, get to me. I realized that those fears were not going to run my life or my relationships or anymore in how I communicate with others." - Mark Groves   Healthy Feedback In Relationships   "Some people say there's no such thing as healthy shame but I actually disagree. When you learn that a better behavior is available to you, you're going to experience healthy shame. Toxic shame is 'something is wrong with you.' Behavior is important but it's not attached to your worth so if you can allow yourself to open up to feedback from your partners and friends, you can begin to look at how you can be better. I see everything that my partner sees in me as an opportunity to improve as a human being and as a man." - Mark Groves     Links From Today's Show  Organifi Cured Nutrition Become a Boundaries Badass Do You Mine'd Create The Love 302 Mark Groves Relationships 101 Course with Mark Groves Mark Groves Podcast Paul Chek Rachel Fiori 333 Dr. Kelly Brogan Mark Groves Podcast: Dr. Kelly Brogan - End The War Against Yourself 096 Daniel Schmachtenberger Gangaji Carl Jung Ram Dass Heal Documentary Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini Esther Perel Brené Brown Seth Godin Mark & Kylie - Let It Burn Pt. 1 Terri Cole Sheri Salata Abraham Hicks Frances Weller You Were Born to Love, You Evolved to Fit in | Mark Groves | TEDxSFU How We Love by Milan and Kay Yerkovich Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes breathwork.io M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Mark Groves Facebook Instagram YouTube Twitter Pinterest   About Mark Groves Relationship expert Mark Groves believes great relationships don’t happen by accident; they happen by choice. He has made it his life’s mission to help people make choices and learn the skills that will lead to a lifetime of health and happiness. With a research-based approach to dating, Work With Mark Mark empowers people from all walks of life to take responsible steps toward living well. His passion and leadership shine in both one-on-one coaching sessions and workplace workshops where he inspires positive transformations in how people relate to one another. After years of studying and soul-searching, Mark Groves has become a sought-after expert in human connections, and now he shares impactful words of wisdom to men and women around the world.   Build Immunity. Breathe Deeply. A simple, powerful 21 minute morning system designed to give you more energy to let go of old weight and live life well. Get Your Calm Mind + Immunity Building Guide  *6 science based morning practices guaranteed to give you more energy and less weight in 21 Minutes. *7 day guided B.R.E.A.T.H.E breathwork included.   More Top Episodes 226 Paul Chek: The Revolution Is Coming (3 Part Series) 131 Drew Manning: Emotional Fitness 129 Gretchen Rubin: The Four Tendencies  183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet: Brain Science 196 Aubrey Marcus: Own The Day 103 Robb Wolf: Wired To Eat Best of The Best: The Top 10 Guests From over 200 Shows Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the #WellnessWarrior Community on Facebook Tweet us on Twitter: Send us a tweet Comment on the Facebook page

Welcome back, guys! Today we are joined by Mark Harford, who is a 3-time Amazon best-selling self-help author. He is the author of Light Up the Darkness, and an expert in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), as well as sports psychology. Mark is also the host of the GetUp Power Hour, and the podcast Get Up. So take a look at all his endeavors after listening to this incredible episode! Honestly, friends if this episode does not hype you up to LITERALLY get up and take control of your life, I don’t know what will. There are so many golden nuggets I am so excited to share with you. Powerful Moments to Tune in for: (3:12) Get to know Mark (5:03) How Mark leaned into flipping the switch in his life. (9:40) Learn about the moments of uncomfy-ness that Mark has worked through to be successful. (12:05) How to be aggressive about your success, and getting out of a microwave mentality. (17:45) When Mark had to leave parts of himself behind to grow into the successful version of himself. (22:54) Mark’s tangible tip on overcoming your mindset blocks. (30:03) Marks writing journey and a little about his incredible books! Resources & Links Connect with Mark and read his books via his website www.markhaford.com Check out my latest fitness apparel or join my fitness app through my website https://www.anniefitlifefitme.com/about Get daily personal development inspiration, mindset practices, workouts, and lifestyle fun by following me on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/annie_fitlifefitme/ Get podcast updates, inspiration to boost your day and, personal growth quotes by following the Let's Get Uncomfy Podcast on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/letsgetuncomfy.podcast/ About Annie Annie Graft is the CEO of Fit Life Fit Me, she has a passion for fitness, health, and personal growth. Annie found her love of fitness through her career in the Air Force and gymnastics. Her mission is to stand for more than just fitness or workouts because life is much more than abs! She wants YOU to find what sets your heart on fire and pursue that! Your life is in YOUR hands, so get up and go after your dreams! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/annie-graft/support

Midwest multifamily provides strong cash flow compared to other parts of the United States. With strong fundamentals, investors along the east and west coasts are drawn into the region’s stability and sensible rents. This includes Mark Davenport and his partner Phoebe, who were allured to not only invest in the Midwest but relocate from Brooklyn, New York.    Mark Davenport is an investor who began investing on the East Coast before finding real scale in the Midwest. He now lives in Kansas City and scaled his portfolio from a duplex to 124 units in just 5 years. Along with his partner Phoebe, they started with a foreclosed duplex and managed the renovations themselves. Their latest acquisitions include a 12-story apartment building and a 65-unit hotel.   Mark was able to scale by getting creative on sourcing deals and focusing on finding problems to solve. However, with scaling into the larger properties, he has had to focus more on delegating tasks and running the business. In this episode, he shares more about why investing in the Midwest was so appealing, how he managed to scale so quickly in 5 years, and how he’s finding unique value-add opportunities with his investments.   Partner: Text: “EQRP” to 72000 and receive a special eQRP report on taking control of your retirement money Scaling From East Coast Duplexes to Midwest High-Rises  Stepping away from his 9-5 to buying a duplex foreclosure and scaling to 124 units in 5 years Overcoming obstacles to acquire his first duplex in foreclosure  Tips on financing your first deal Financing through local banks vs. corporate banks    We went through local banks, who are more flexible, versus corporate banks whose loan criteria was too strict.   Pulling a home equity line of credit on his duplex to start to scale his portfolio How Mark finds great deals on the MLS working through a realtor Pivoting from small multifamily to large multifamily units Operating large properties vs. smaller properties   Delegation and learning how to involve other people in a way that works for them, and us, is the name of the game.   Building a team and obtaining resources that you can count on  Managing a 12-story, 63 unit multifamily property  How Mark increased his NOI monetizing the roof of his tower property    If we're going to be aggressive and grow we have to have an experimental mindset, otherwise, we will be frustrated with every twist and turn.    Converting commercial space into residential units    Partner: Download our Sample Deal Package   Bullseye Round:    Apparent Failure:At the end of a project, we learned that we had to put sprinklers in, and had to scramble for the cash to do so. This taught us to be uber flexible.   Digital Resource: QuickBrain Podcast   Most Recommended Book: The Big Leap (Gay Hendricks)    Daily Habit: Sit for coffee with my partner and talk   Current Curiosity: The process of delegation    Wish I Knew When I Was Starting Out: There is no obstacle that can’t be solved with flexibility and creative thinking    Best Place to Grab a Bite in Kansas City: Swagat   Get in Touch with Mark: Levare Properties 

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Dr. Mark Goulston is originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer. His expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations.Mark is an influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitator to Fortune 500 leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators across the nation. Show notes:Intro: Arman sets the stage and provides a brief background on Mark, how they met, and the topic of today’s episode (0:00)#Thankful 2021. What are you grateful for today? (2:03)What connection looks like with your family, it’s not just about doing chores together (6:54)Suicide prevention: How to know when your kid is not doing okay and how to get through to kids who say they are fine (11:02)How to use Surgical Empathy to aid suicidal people or those in dark places (13:11)How Mark's book “Why Cope When You Can Heal” can help health care workers win the war against PTSD (19:21)The pros and cons of using psychedelics or MDMAs to heal from PTSD (25:19)Dr. Goulston’s powerful style of helping people heal from PTSD without using any external treatment aid (28:34)The degrees of trauma and why healing differs in various individuals (36:15)The two graphics and two responses of looking back on our trauma (39:46)How to support someone who is having suicidal thoughts so they feel safe to tell you how they really feel (44:35)One of the most powerful experience Mark has ever had with a suicidal person (1:01:08)Inspiring closing thoughts (1:09:07)Resources/Links:Mention of Mark Goulston Mark’s Podcast Mention of ChooselifeTeen mental health webinar Why Cope When You Can Heal? Rocky 3 beach scene Chris Kolenda on My Wakeup Call How You Became You Surgical empathy to help suicidal peopleMatthew Liberman on Saying the Words on How You Feel TedX with Mark Goulston on The Most Important Conversation to Have with Your Kids For access to all episodes, show notes, and more visit: armanassadi.com/podcast***If you enjoy the show please subscribe and leave a short 17-second review on Apple Podcasts here. It means a lot to me and really supports the podcast. Text me directly at 619-825-2595Follow and chat with me on: Instagram FacebookTwitterTo work with me: armanassadi.com/consulting

The tradeshow industry was one of the hardest-hit in 2020 and while 30% of companies managed to take full advantage of unstable markets, 30% scraped bottom or worse. Rising from the bottom third, Mark Johnson ended the year with more cash than he started. Listen in to hear how he accomplished remarkable pivots to keep the entrepreneurial dream alive while safeguarding his clients during some of the most volatile times in recent US-history. Our conversations focuses on the fourth principle that we cover in our Intentional Growth Course: strategic planning. When Mark and his company found themselves in a bind because of what COVID did to their niche market, they didn’t just roll over. They decided to pivot. Today Mark talks about how he did it (and the steps to how that led them to become an even bigger business), why and how building an intentional business has led them to even bigger success, and how to identify markets that align with your business’s niche and values so you can do the same thing. What You Will Learn In Today's Podcast Interview What improv and leadership have in common. Mark’s core business philosophy of being “fast, flexible and fun” and what that drives in his culture and growth. Being arrogant and having a big ego can cause you to miss market trends and opportunities. How Mark and Star Exhibit recovered from the sudden death of his 37-year-old partner Tom. The devastating impact 2020 had on the tradeshow industry. Why Star Exhibit ignored going into the PPE industry when making pivoting choices during the pandemic. How Mark created a culture that enabled one of his front-line employees to take an idea all the way to the NHL. The importance of picking up on market trends and how to identify emerging markets that align with your company’s resources. How his company pivoted into pop-up office spaces to solve the need for isolated work areas that are separate of the distractions of home life. Why building an intentional business allowed flexible thinking and quick decisions when time was of the essence. Diving into the “Blue Ocean” annually is beneficial for your business, not just your blood pressure. Mark shares the importance of updating business plans each year to keep alignment and ROI high. How Star Exhibit climbed back from two employees. The value of human-centric design in fulfilling market demands (and when you might pass on an opportunity that doesn’t fit). Are You Growing The Value of Your Business Take The 2-Minute Assessment To Get Your Intentional Growth Score™ And 1-Page Vision Board. Are your company's current initiatives intentionally designed to increase the value of the business? Do you know what you want from your business long term and why? Do you know what your company is worth? Do you know the differences between Management, Family Transitions, PE Firms, ESOPs and Strategic Buyers? Does the business have a written strategic plan on how to achieve the desired normalized EBITDA and valuation? About the Guest: Mark Johnson is the CEO and founder of Star Exhibits, a strategic face-to-face marketing solutions company as well as CEO and founder at myBackyardStudio, which offers attractive and affordable space options addressing the need to do more from home. His passion to deliver human-centric solutions spills over from his for-profit endeavors as he is known for taking an active part in ensuring the safety and security of his clients. Mark has served on the board of international and national industry associations, as well as multiple non-profits.

Have you been shamed for your true self from your religious community? While religion brings people together around the world, some communities shame those who do not follow the guidelines that they abide by. In this episode, I am joined by Mark Anthony Lord. Mark is a visionary, transformational leader, master teacher, author, and founder of the Bodhi Spiritual Center and Cityside Spiritual Community. As an expert in the area of spiritual psychology, Mark Anthony assists people of all paths and healing religious trauma and awakening to their true essence. For over 25 years he has facilitated retreats, workshops, classes, and spoken at conferences around the world. Tune in to learn about Mark’s challenging upbringing, his experience going through recovery, why it’s important to do continual grief recovery, and more. Some Questions I Ask What was it like having to strategize and how did you do that with your parents? (9:55)How did you get into dancing? (14:11)How did it accumulate to decide to go on a new path? (26:10)Is there anything specific you want to share to help listeners? (31:08)In This Episode You Will Learn Mark’s experience growing up in a religious household while being gay (6:38)How lying was a coping method for Mark (15:37)How Mark used spirituality to bypass feelings (20:45)The importance of continual grief work (25:00)Why support groups are so important (29:16)About Mark’s new program (33:51)Connect with MarkWebsiteFacebook InstagramBooks Let’s Connect! The Grief Recovery MethodInstagramFacebookJoin the Grief Recovery Now Facebook Group See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re back this week with part 2 of a live training Brad, Ryan, and Jimmy did with Mark Batterson on how to Win The Day. This episode is chock-full of wisdom and information you won’t want to miss out on!Mark answers a series of questions from those in the CFT community. We discuss the power and influence of a vision and what it means to be intentional with our time. Mark shares how he and his spouse stay aligned with their goals and what’s been the hardest habit for him to implement in his own life.As you know, we are a podcast centered around financial freedom. But freedom at its core has nothing to do with money. We discuss how to ensure that our primary motivator isn’t money and how we can set goals for each new season of life. We’re so thankful to Mark for sharing his time and experiences with us and hope you all find some value in today’s discussion!Key Takeaways:Being intentional with our time  (03:00)The power of a vision (08:35)How Mark and his wife stay aligned in their goals (13:50)The hardest habit for him to implement (18:50)What makes you mad, sad, or glad? (23:00)How to not allow money to be our biggest motivator (29:05)How to set goals as empty-nesters (35:40)Last piece of advice for this episode (39:45)--Additional Resources:Get Your Copy of ‘Win the Day’ by Mark Batterson hereJoin Our Cashflow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day Cashflow Tactics Challenge--Subscribe to the show on your favorite Podcast App, so you never miss an episode!If you enjoy listening to the Rise Up Live Free podcast, leave us a rating and a review on Apple Podcast!

My guest today is Founder of Fathers Reaching out and International Fathers Mental Health Day - Mark Williams Very little attention is given to Dads that suffer from Post Natal Depression but it's a condition that is now being recognised far more than it was in the past. Mark suffered from it after the birth of his son and feeling that he could not speak to anyone about how he was feeling it led to a breakdown. Mark is passionate about speaking on Dads mental health issues and is recognised worldwide for his expertise in this area. On this episode we discuss: How Mark suffered from low self esteem and anxiety and how he used to medicate how he felt by going to the pub The massive impact being a part of a youth club in his teens had on his confidence and self belief How witnessing trauma on the birth of his son sent him into a spiral of post natal depression Why he feels Dads struggle to get help and the amazing work he does to raise awareness and knowledge around the area of Perinatal Health in Dads. **To grab a FREE copy of my new e-book The Dad Blueprint https://www.thedadscircle.com/e-book (click here)** Get involved and find out more To get involved with the conversation on social media we are on https://www.facebook.com/guildofdads/?modal=admin_todo_tour (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/guildofdads/ (Instagram) & https://twitter.com/guildofdads (Twitter) If you want to join the Guild of Dads you can do so via our https://www.facebook.com/pg/guildofdads/groups/ (Facebook Group) Episode show notes can be found on our https://guildofdads.com/ (website) If you like what we are doing, leave a rating and review https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guild-of-dads-vision-action-meaning/id1489225209 (here)

How are you finding self-compassion + inner courage through these challenging times? I am truly blessed to have today's guest, Mark Nepo, back on the show for the fourth time! Mark has a beautiful and knowledgeable soul, and he is by far one of my most significant teachers- as I know he is to millions across the globe.  With over a million copies sold, Mark Nepo has moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening.  Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller," and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." His work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages.  A bestselling author, he has published twenty-two books and recorded fifteen audio projects.  In 2015, he was given a Life-Achievement Award by AgeNation.  In 2016, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People, and was also chosen as one of OWN's SuperSoul 100, a group of inspired leaders using their gifts and voices to elevate humanity.  Mark and I dive into how he's navigating through these uncertain times; and how we are all being asked to become more intimate with the unknown. We talk about how self-compassion will be essential on any journey, especially our journey through the pandemic. Mark shares in-depth and explains how stillness can drastically give us perspective and what it truly means to know stories by heart, and he reveals how to have the generosity of spirit with others, the ways we can support ourselves through art, and what he truly wishes for in 2021. In this Episode You'll Learn:  How Mark is navigating through these uncertain times [ 4:00 ] The importance of self-compassion on our journey [ 18:10 ] The ways that stillness can change our perspective [ 24:55 ] What it truly means to know something by heart [ 34:00 ] How we can have the generosity of spirit with someone that we disagree with [ 41:40 ] The ways we can support ourselves through art [ 51:55 ] Why Mark writes about what he needs to know [ 60:45 ] How Mark restores himself after writing [ 68:20 ] What makes us a lightning rod for the unconscious [ 76:30 ] What Mark wishes for in 2021 [ 79:55 ]   Soul Shifting Quotes:  “How do we get up one more time than we fall down?” “How do we listen one more time than we speak?” “We are more together than alone.” “The unknown brings love and wonder.” “No one view is enough.” “Everyone has to survive and thrive.” “When we can be thoroughly ourselves, that's when we start to receive the truth and experience of others.”   Links Mentioned:  Learn my 7 Secrets to Uplevel Your Brand & Land Your Dream Clients  Grab your FREE training, How to Call in Your Tribe + Create Content that Converts  Text me at 603-931-4386 Learn more about Mark by following him on Instagram: @mark_nepo Buy The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters, today! Learn more about Mark's 3-session online webinar, Finding Inner Courage Listen to Mark Nepo on Becoming Intimate with the Unknown and Awakening to a New World Tag me in your big shifts + takeaways: @amberlilyestrom  Did you hear something you loved here today?! Leave a Review + Subscribe via iTunes  Listen on Spotify 

Is your content strategy worth half a million dollars?  Mark Stallings is the CEO of Casely, an ecommerce tech-accessories retailer that’s gone from zero to eight figures in just four years. After dropping out of college, Mark convinced his sister Emily to cofound the company with him. They’ve been bootstrapping their way through everything from website coding to paid advertising ever since. I’ve gotten to know Mark over the last few years after he became a founding member of The Coalition in 2018. He joins us to share what he and his sister learned over the years, including how they profitably spend half a million dollars on paid advertising every month. We also touch on how they leverage their content strategy for growth, their approach to hiring, and how they maintain a lean team. Enjoy! Episode Highlights 6:45 How Casely leverages the subscription model  10:33 Why Mark dropped out of college after one year 12:14 Diving into an Instagram rabbit hole to understand your audience 16:08 What the first six months of paid advertising looked like for Casely 18:31 The content strategy that’s taking the business to the next level 22:29 Building and scaling the Casely team 27:22 The two biggest obstacles when using FB ads 29:37 How Mark spends time in the business 31:12 Common misconceptions people have about spending a lot on Facebook 31:45 The top metrics Mark closely monitors  35:01 Mark’s biggest learning experience over 2020 38:51 The hardest part about building Casely 40:05 The secret sauce for hiring and company culture 43:26 What Mark is most curious about today 45:00 Two things every ecommerce company should focus on 47:15 Mark’s resources and strategies for growing your business Links and Resources: Casely The Exit Strategy by Moiz Ali  David Hermann on Twitter Foxwell Digital mark@getcasely.com  The Coalition @a_brawn on Twitter @brandgrowthx on Twitter Review or subscribe on iTunes

January 4, 2020 Trail EAffect Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Josh gets together with Mark Scotch from Wisconsin to discuss something a little different. Mark is a mountain biker, ultra endurance athlete and kidney donor. He shares his story of his awesome and selfless story. Topics in the show include: How Mark got into mountain biking From mountain biking to competing in marathon mountain bike events How Mark decided to become a kidney donor How to donate a kidney without being a match – National Kidney Registry The Organ Trail – Mark’s website for awareness Mark's ride from Plover, Wisconsin to Madison, Wisconsin for the surgery Mark's Ride from Madison to Natchitoches, Louisiana (Spring 2021) Marks surgery and recovery Sharing the message Closing comments RELATED SHOW NOTES Organ Trail: https://theorgantrailhm.wordpress.com/ Organ Trail Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/hughsmithmarkscotch/ National Kidney Registry: https://www.kidneyregistry.org/index.php Ned Brooks – Kidney to Kidney (Marks Transplant Dr): https://www.donortodonor.com/ned-brooks Kidney Donor Athletes: https://kidneydonorathlete.org/ Kidney Donor Athlete Story Mark Scotch: https://kidneydonorathlete.org/category/mark-ss-story/ Email Mark Scotch: mkscotch@gmail.com Support for Trail EAffect Comes from Smith’s Bike Shop in La Crosse, WI: https://smithsbikes.com/ This show has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services, for more information go to: Evolution Trail Services: www.evotrails.com Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com  If you have any questions about Mountain Bike Radio in general, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com   -------- ABOUT TRAIL EAFFECT Trails build community and Communities build trails. What came first you may ask… Host Josh Blum digs into the stories of how trails effect and affect the people and places we call home and those we might like to call home. -------- ABOUT THE HOST Josh Blum is a father, husband, and doer of stuff - paired with Advocate, Builder of Trails and Community. Originally from La Crosse WI, Josh has been enjoying the outdoors, trails, and mountain bikes since a young age. Always curious and learning about better ways to improve trail users’ experiences. Josh is employed by WisDOT, and is the owner / operator of Evolution Trail Services.

Laurie Majka is an Inspirational Artist whose ideas appear to her – fully  formed in her mind, inspired by the Other Side. Laurie’s life purpose is help people by sending positive energy into the World. Her Daily Soul Whispers have inspired millions of people unlock their own personal strength. She built a career in sales working for fortune 50 companies and now lives in Arizona with her dog Storm. Laurie’s greatest hope is that through her story you will understand her signs in a way that lets you recognize signs from your loved ones. You can connect with her at www.LaurieMajka.com In this episode we discuss: How Laurie's love story came to be? Her premonitions about death How her long lost love, Mark, started showing up for her. How Mark connected with her even after they hadn't seen each other in years before his death.   WAITLIST FOR COURSE https://dramyrobbins.kartra.com/page/waitlist FOLLOW DR. Amy Robbins www.dramyrobbins.com http://www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins dramyrobbins@gmail.com ldsbquestions@gmail.com

How do you create that perfect balance of achieving professional success while cultivating a fulfilling family life? Why is it necessary to find a mentor? These are two crucial questions Sharran will discuss today with his guest, Mark Timm, author of the book Mentor to Millions. Mark is a serial entrepreneur and exponential-thinking practitioner for almost three decades. He has started more than a dozen companies, several of which have multiplied and been sold. His most significant value comes from being a master collaborator, bringing people together to accomplish far more than anyone imagined. Mark believes his most important role is being CEO of the most valuable business in the world: his family. Learn from Mark as he shares his experiences with integrating and thriving in work, life, and relationships using excerpts from the book he wrote under the guidance of his mentor and good friend, Kevin Harrington, one of the original “sharks” from Shark Tank. “If you want to change the world, you’ve got to start in your own pond.” – Mark Timm In This Episode: - What early memories can do for us - The symbol of seriousness in a mentoring relationship - How Mark became Kevin Harrington’s mentee - Learn Mark’s 3-Step Formula for Success - 2 Greatest Lessons Mark learned from his mentor - Structuring your family to support your journey - Consistency, commitment, vulnerability, and accountability - The secret to being a good mentee - How do you find the right mentor Resources: - https://marktimm.com/ (Free Ebook: You and Your Family Can Win At Home) - https://www.kevinmentor.com/2021bonus (Mentor to Millions Book and Bonuses)   Connect with Mark Timm: - https://marktimm.com/ (Website) - https://web.facebook.com/themarktimm/ (Facebook) - https://www.instagram.com/themarktimm/ (Instagram) - https://twitter.com/themarktimm (Twitter) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-timm/ (Linkedin) Connect with Sharran: - https://www.sharran.com/ (Website) - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran/ (LinkedIn) - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran (Facebook) - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/ (Instagram) - https://twitter.com/sharran (Twitter)

Mark Peacock is the host of the TravelCommons podcast, one of the longest running travel radio shows on the internet. Mark has been a frequent business traveler for more than 30 years.  He travels all over the world for high-tech companies and management consultancies.   Mark Peacock’s first TravelCommons podcast was recorded in May 2005 in the bathroom of the Wardman Park Marriott in Washington, DC. Originally, TravelCommons was going to be travel blog, but Mark turned out producing the “Voice of the Traveler” podcast.  Ask Mark frequently says, “it is more about the journey than the destination.” Mark has lived all over the United States, and is currently living in Chicago for the third time with his wife and two kids. In this episode of The Millennial Travel Podcast I discuss with Mark Peacock:  How Mark started a travel podcast and hosts one of the oldest travel podcasts on the internet. How Mark started TravelCommons podcast in a hotel bathroom in 2005 and what has kept him going. How does Mark get any work done while traveling? Does travel spark creativity?  How technology interrupts our ability to chat with the people around us while traveling.  Why Mark advises his family not to travel during “rush hour” in airports on Monday mornings and Thursday evenings.  Should you invest in TSA Precheck?  Why Mark always focuses on flying with one airline, goes to the airline lounges, and has the airport credit cards. Does Mark get upgraded as a frequent business traveler and is airline status worth it? Why is it more difficult to get upgrades these days?  Mark Peacock’s tips for rental cars. Should you lock in your gas price with a rental car company? Is it worth it?  What are some of Mark’s craziest travel stories as a business traveler? Mark’s tips for traveling during the winter and having backup plans.  The Millennial Travel Podcast Rapid Fire Questions I ask Mark Peacock:  Favorite domestic airport Terminal 2 in San Francisco  Favorite international airport Favorite airline Favorite booking website  Direct with airlines, but search with Google  Favorite travel bloggers Craig and Linda Indie Travel Podcast past Millennial Travel Podcast guests! Chris Christensen Amateur Traveler another past podcast guest of ours!  Flyer Talk--The World’s Most Popular Frequent Flyer Website The Cranky Flyer--an airline industry blog Boarding Area--required reading for frequent flyers  Resources from Mark Peacock:  TravelCommons.com Twitter @Mpeakcock Facebook TravelCommons Instagram @TravelCommons You can find all the links and past 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. Looking for more great content? Check out The Ultimate Guide to Solo Travel.

Show Notes: Mark Horoszowsi is co-founder and CEO of MovingWorlds.org, a global platform that helps people volunteer their expertise with social impact organizations around the world. His clients include Microsoft, SAP, and eBay amongst many others. In this episode, we discuss impact investing, the importance of ROI, how impact-driven movements can actually increase profits for companies, as well as conscious business practices that Mark implements in his own company to succeed. Show notes in order of appearance: Mark’s last “oh shit” moment Mark’s most recent hell yeah moment Mark shares his tipping point and why got into the social enterprise industry.  Why should anyone care about social purpose for their for-profit company?  Does the implementation of social purpose in business only apply to CEO’s and entrepreneurs or also c level executives at large corporations?  What is impact investing? Is it harder to get money for impact-driven brands?  Are there specific groups of VCs for impact investing? Mark gives examples of companies that started making more money once they implemented social impact initiatives.  Companies sponsoring volunteer programs for their employees.  How MovingWorlds teaches corporate employees new skills related to social impact. How corporate employees bring those skills back into their companies. Creating networks of people that create impact. How Mark’s company MovingWorlds practice conscious business internally? Mark’s 2 most important traits for a conscious leader to embody today Learn more at MovingWorlds.org and find MovingWorlds on Instagram.  Connect with Sebastian on Instagram SebastianNaum.com

Loneliness and Holidays. Restrictions with Magic Dust. Thanksgiving story-R. How's your weekend? LeGrett and our Mask Protocol. LA County New restrictions and guidelines Friday. How Mark came to Conway show. Conan Obrien leaving TBS. Family Feud and Girls win by cheating. Trips to Europe. Mondo got lost in Germany. From the Young and Restless we have Melody Thomas Scott talking about her Memoir

In another solo episode, Commander Divine continues to read from the new edition of his book “Unbeatable,” which is his update to the “Unbeatable Mind” book. Today he’s talking about finding your purpose apart from a job. Hear about: How Mark went through his own process of finding purpose when he was younger How to identify your unique gifts and talents How to start thinking about what you really value in your life. Listen to this episode to learn more about your mission and how to find it.