Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Coles

Michael Coles delves into the profound reality of autistic burnout, sharing how masking and the demands of navigating school, work, and social environments contributed to his experiences. He opens up about the emotional and physical toll of burnout, offering insights into his recovery journey and the strategies that have helped him rebuild. Michael also highlights the importance of community and self-acceptance in finding balance and thriving as an autistic person. Connect with Michael: Website: http://www.deepdiveau.net  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeepdiveau/ Tiktok: http://www.tiktok.com/@thedeepdiveau & http://www.tiktok.com/@michaelcoles3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-deep-dive-podcast YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheDeepDiveAU Connect with Peta: Instagram: @petahooke Website: www.icantstandpodcast.com Email: icantstandpodcast@gmail.com Episode Transcript:https://www.icantstandpodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael is back this week to talk about his 6-year-old daughter who also has an autism diagnosis. He shares the challenges she faced in the schooling system, and the journey to finding a supportive and accommodating school.     

Deeply involved in the community, Michael Coles is a transformational leader, accomplished entrepreneur, education advocate and motivational speaker. He is living proof that there are no limits to what we as individuals can accomplish. He brings his story to life in his book “Time To Get Tough” How cookies Coffee And A Crash Led To Success In Business And Life. After a successful 19 year career in the clothing business Michael tested his entrepreneurial skills in 1977 when he co-founded Great American Cookie Company with an investment of only $8000. Shortly after starting the Company, he was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident and was told by doctors he would never walk again unaided. As Michael recovered thru a self-designed rehabilitation program he took the Company from its first store in Perimeter Mall in Atlanta to hundreds of stores nationwide and at the same time set 3 coast-to-coast bicycling records. When Michael started the Company there were three major cookie companies in business; one had almost 100 stores and the other two had fifty each. When he sold the Company in 1998 with sales over $100 million, Great American Cookie Company was the largest franchisor of cookie stores and the other three companies no longer existed.

Michael Coles is a transformational leader, accomplished entrepreneur, education advocate and motivational speaker. He is living proof that there are no limits to what we as individuals can accomplish. He brings his story to life in his book Time To Get Tough How Cookies Coffee And A Crash Led to Success In Business and Life. All proceeds from his book and speaking honorariums go to a veterans scholarship fund.   Exclusive Gift:  Sign up and activate your FREE Reach Your Peak Club Membership and you'll instantly access DEEP discounts on major software, services, and top-shelf training courses you need to run a successful business. As an entrepreneur, you want to do just that - Reach Your Peak! This exclusive club is the perfect resource for businesses seeking better solutions at lower prices while building their empire. Go to https://ReachYourPeakClub.com and sign up now!   Watch The Mind Body Business Show LIVE! - Did you know that this "podcast" is actually a LIVE video show?  Register (completely SPAM-Free) to receive automated announcements whenever we go live.  Then simply click and engage.  We welcome your questions and real-time participation.  Go to http://ryps.tk/cbm-register and register (free) now! 

Today's guest: Michael J. ColesMichael J. Coles, the cofounder of the Great American Cookie Company and the former CEO of Caribou Coffee, did not follow a conventional path into business. He does not have an Ivy League pedigree or an MBA from a top-ten business school. He grew up poor, starting work at the age of thirteen. He had many false starts and painful defeats, but Coles has a habit of defying expectations. His life and career have been about turning obstacles into opportunities, tragedies into triumphs, and poverty into philanthropy.In Time to Get Tough, Coles explains how he started a $100-million company with only $8,000, overcame a near-fatal motorcycle accident, ran for the U.S. Congress, and set three transcontinental cycling world records. His story also offers a firsthand perspective on the business, political, and philanthropic climate in the last quarter of the twentieth century and serves as an important case study for anyone interested in overcoming a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Readers will also discover practical leadership lessons and unconventional ways of approaching business.On this episode:Amber is joined by author and entrepreneur Michael Coles for a conversation on knowing poverty, growing through struggle, and achieving your dreams."Tweetable Quotes:"We should strive for a life that we wouldn't trade for anything." -Amber Fuhriman"My story is much more about things that went wrong than things that went right." -Michael Coles"There's no such thing has devoting too much time to building your team... the people around you are essential to your success." -Amber Fuhriman"The difference between success and failure is how we react to the unexpected." -Michael ColesMichael J. Coles:https://www.michaelcoles.comIf you are interested in connecting with Amber, send an email to amber@amberfuhriman.com.Connect with other incredible people looking to break out of the corporate mindset by joining the More Than Corporate Facebook group: http://bit.ly/2MuWn53Schedule a connection call with Amber: https://calendly.com/amberfuhriman/connection-call?month=2021-05 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a successful 19-year career in the clothing business, Michael Coles tested his entrepreneurial skills in 1977, when he co-founded Great American Cookie Company with an investment of only $8,000. When he started the Great American Cookie Company, there were three major cookie companies in business. One had almost 100 stores and the other two had 50 each. When he sold the company in 1998 with sales over $100 million, the Great American Cookie Company was the largest franchisor of cookie stores with the other companies having already closed down. He is now a transformational leader and the author of Time to Get Tough. Let's dive in and hear more from Michael how he created the $100 Million Cookie Company. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:42] Opening Segment  I introduce today's guest, Michael ColesBio Make sure to check out guestio.com Michael gives us some background on her storyGrowing up in Buffalo, NY Going through bankruptcy as a family Deciding to set out and start working at 13 School life [06:43 - 19:16] The $100 Million Cookie Company   Michael talks about his social circles and work life growing up The impact of his mentor Michael shares about his life after high school Moving in with his brother Getting into collegeEncouraged to work first before college The job that propelled Michael forwardManaging a rough territory in a clothing business Growing accounts for almost 3 years Setting out into Detroit Michael's journey into the cookie industry A word from our sponsors [19:17 - 28:46] Time to Get ToughMichael shares how his accident set up the rest of his life Being told your limits Beginning to get his life backLessons from setting records in biking Learning about business We learn more from our mistakes The story behind Caribou CoffeeCreating loyalty Making decisions as the CEO Getting held back by ‘good'[28:47 - 36:30] Closing SegmentWho you know or what you know Learn what you don't know Surround yourself with the right people Michael's advice around mentorship and coaching ThE RaNDoM RoUnDHow to engage with MichaelLinks below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “You just don't realize the impact you might have on somebody's life.” - Michael Coles“You got two choices: you can just give up, or you can say, ‘I'm going to finish this, I'm going to learn from it so I can move on so I don't make the same mistakes…” - Michael ColesResources Mentioned: Time to Get ToughCaribou CoffeeExecutionThe ReckoningConnect and engage with Michael on LinkedIn. Check out https://michaelcoles.com/ and secure your key to success.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that's setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that's setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike Montague interviews Michael Coles on How to Succeed at Getting Tough. Michael J. Coles, the co-founder of the Great American Cookie Company and the former CEO of Caribou Coffee, did not follow a conventional path into business. He does not have an Ivy League pedigree or an MBA from a top-ten business school. He grew up poor, starting work at the age of thirteen. He had many false starts and painful defeats, but Coles has a habit of defying expectations. His life and career have been about turning obstacles into opportunities, tragedies into triumphs, and poverty into philanthropy.   Get his book, Time To Get Tough, at: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Tough-Cookies-Business/dp/0820354627    In this episode: The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at getting tough Why Michael says it's Time to Get Tough - TTGT Take risks early in your career Hope for the best and plan for the worst It's okay if you forget the oven mitts...once A mistake Michael made his first day as CEO of Caribou Coffee Before you figure out how to do more, figure out what you're doing well Michael's definition of success and a challenge he had to overcome   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!

Mike Montague interviews Michael Coles on How to Succeed at Getting Tough. Michael J. Coles, the co-founder of the Great American Cookie Company and the former CEO of Caribou Coffee, did not follow a conventional path into business. He does not have an Ivy League pedigree or an MBA from a top-ten business school. He grew up poor, starting work at the age of thirteen. He had many false starts and painful defeats, but Coles has a habit of defying expectations. His life and career have been about turning obstacles into opportunities, tragedies into triumphs, and poverty into philanthropy.   Get his book, Time To Get Tough, at: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Tough-Cookies-Business/dp/0820354627    In this episode: The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at getting tough Why Michael says it's Time to Get Tough - TTGT Take risks early in your career Hope for the best and plan for the worst It's okay if you forget the oven mitts...once A mistake Michael made his first day as CEO of Caribou Coffee Before you figure out how to do more, figure out what you're doing well Michael's definition of success and a challenge he had to overcome   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!

Mike Montague interviews Michael Coles on How to Succeed at Getting Tough. Michael J. Coles, the co-founder of the Great American Cookie Company and the former CEO of Caribou Coffee, did not follow a conventional path into business. He does not have an Ivy League pedigree or an MBA from a top-ten business school. He grew up poor, starting work at the age of thirteen. He had many false starts and painful defeats, but Coles has a habit of defying expectations. His life and career have been about turning obstacles into opportunities, tragedies into triumphs, and poverty into philanthropy.   Get his book, Time To Get Tough, at: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Tough-Cookies-Business/dp/0820354627    In this episode: The best attitude, behavior, and technique on how to succeed at getting tough Why Michael says it’s Time to Get Tough - TTGT Take risks early in your career Hope for the best and plan for the worst It’s okay if you forget the oven mitts...once A mistake Michael made his first day as CEO of Caribou Coffee Before you figure out how to do more, figure out what you’re doing well Michael’s definition of success and a challenge he had to overcome   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!

Two years after the events of Dracula AD 1972, a Secret Service agent barely escapes from an English country house, in which satanic rituals are being celebrated. Before he dies, he reveals to his superiors that four prominent members of society – a government minister, a peer, a general and a famous scientist – are involved in a cult led by the satanic priestess Chin Yang.Scotland Yard's Inspector Murray is called in, for who Michael Coles reprises his role, to work on the case independently. Murray suggests consulting a noted occult expert, The heroic Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing, of course, played by Peter Cushing, who is assisted by his granddaughter Jessica, now played by Joanna Lumley.Van Helsing visits his scientist friend, Julian Keeley, whom he recognized among the four conspirators. He discovers Keely is undertaking bacteriological research designed to create a virulent strain of the bubonic plague. Keeley referred to the 23rd of the month, which Van Helsing explains is the "Sabbath of the Undead", the date that Dracula plans to unleashed the plague on the world as his final revenge.The action converges back at the country house where our heroes face off against Dracula, his vampiric brides and the satanic cultists.In the United States, the film was distributed in a heavily edited version titled Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride.This was the final Hammer film that Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing would make together. The two stars would eventually reunite one more time in House of the Long Shadows, ten years later.Something HorrificPossessor https://www.possessormovie.com/Night Terrors: The Ghost Stories of E.F. Bensonhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Night-Terrors-Stories-F-Supernatural/dp/1840226854Adam Curtis - can't get you out of my headhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p093wp6h/cant-get-you-out-of-my-head$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$Just in case anyone has too much money and wants to give a bit to us to help with our hosting n stuff. It would be amazing if you fancied sending us some pennies - thank you.https://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$ Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following my in-depth conversation with Michael Coles this week in Episodes 82 and 83, I am diving deeper into why caring for your people matters in business. I share research and tangible tactics to get you thinking about how you can grow your business by taking care of your teams.   This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to reduce exhaustion, overwhelm, stress, and increase passion, engagement, and growth in yourself and your company? Learn to turn tough circumstances, reactions, and exhaustion into energy, excitement, and excellence for you and your company. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching  Connect with Dr. Yishai: Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/Email: Yishai@DrYishai.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/ Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. 

Michael Coles, Founder, former Chairman, and CEO of The Great American Cookie Company; former Chairman, CEO, and Board member of Caribou Coffee and (among many other accomplishments), author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life. Because Story Tuesday's conversation is so packed and full of value, I decided to share it with you in two parts! In the previous episode, Michael shared stories, metaphors and lessons he learned to live by and thrive. We talked about the “Goliath” analogy, stepping into the arena, and dig into Michael's first and most influential mentor with stories and lessons he learned that served him as a future co-founder and CEO. On Story Tuesday, our story and the lesson-filled conversation continues with talking about success, the role caring for people – both your teams and your customers – plays in success, and how to engage in the most empowering comparison and competition to drive your personal and business growth.  This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching and Consulting. Want to reduce exhaustion, overwhelm, stress, and increase passion, engagement, and growth in yourself and/or your company? Learn to turn tough circumstances, reactions, and exhaustion into energy, excitement, and excellence for you and your company. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching or DrYishai.com/Consulting Guest Links:Website: https://michaelcoles.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Tough-Cookies-Business/dp/0820354627 Host Links:Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact Dr. Yishai's email: Yishai@DrYishai.comDr. Yishai's Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. 

Michael Coles, Founder, former Chairman and CEO of The Great American Cookie Company; former Chairman, CEO and Board member of Caribou Coffee and (among many other accomplishments), author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life. Because Story Tuesday's conversation is so packed and full of value, I decided to share it with you in two parts! On Story Sunday, Michael shares stories, metaphors and lessons the he learned to live by and thrive. We talk about the “Goliath” analogy, stepping into the arena, and dig into Michael's fist and most influential mentor with stories and lessons he learned that served him as future co-founder and CEO.On Story Tuesday, our story and lesson filled conversation will continue with talking about success, the role caring for people – both your teams and your customers – plays in success, and how to engage in the most empowering comparison and competition to drive your personal and business growth.  This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching and Consulting. Want to reduce exhaustion, overwhelm, stress, and increase passion, engagement, and growth in yourself and/or your company? Learn to turn tough circumstances, reactions, and exhaustion into energy, excitement, and excellence for you and your company. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching or DrYishai.com/Consulting Guest Links:Website: https://michaelcoles.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Tough-Cookies-Business/dp/0820354627 Host Links:Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact Dr. Yishai's email: Yishai@DrYishai.comDr. Yishai's Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. 

This week on The Business Couch with Dr. Yishai, I sat down to chat with Michael Coles, Founder, former Chairman and CEO of The Great American Cookie Company; former Chairman, CEO and Board member of Caribou Coffee and (among many other accomplishments), author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life. You got a double dose of insight this week because our conversation was so packed and full of value.  On Insight Sunday, we discussed the road and meaning of “success,” and what differentiates between the road of failure and the road of success. On Insight Tuesday, we talked about the importance of communication and listening in leadership and business, and Michael's formula to create an amazing customer experience.Today, I'm diving deeper into why customer experience matters and my thoughts on Michael Cole's Experience Factor formula. This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to reduce exhaustion, overwhelm, stress, and increase passion, engagement, and growth in yourself and your company? Learn to turn tough circumstances, reactions, and exhaustion into energy, excitement, and excellence for you and your company. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/CoachingConnect with Dr. Yishai: Podcast Site: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Website: https://www.DrYishai.com/Email: Yishai@DrYishai.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishai/Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/ Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. 

Michael Coles, Founder, former Chairman and CEO of The Great American Cookie Company; former Chairman, CEO and Board member of Caribou Coffee and (among many other accomplishments), author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life. Because Insight Sunday's conversation is so packed and full of value, I decided to share it with you in two parts! In the previous episode, Insight Sunday, Michael talked about his relatable stories, struggles, and success. We discuss the road and meaning of “success,” and what differentiates between the road of failure and the road of success. On Insight Tuesday, our insightful conversation continues with talking about the importance of communication and listening in leadership and business, and Michael's formula to create an amazing customer experience. This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching and Consulting. Want to reduce exhaustion, overwhelm, stress, and increase passion, engagement, and growth in yourself and/or your company? Learn to turn tough circumstances, reactions, and exhaustion into energy, excitement, and excellence for you and your company. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching or DrYishai.com/Consulting Guest Links:Website: https://michaelcoles.com/Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Tough-Cookies-Business/dp/0820354627 Host Links:Podcast Website: https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Connect with Dr. Yishai: https://www.DrYishai.com/contact Dr. Yishai's email: Yishai@DrYishai.comDr. Yishai's Instagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved. 

How we overcome the inner battles we face and what fuels our strength to show up in our own unique way. We can remember and honor the Black leaders before us and we can also honor the new and upcoming leaders during Black History Month. Black HSP's can struggle more than others with the inner dialogue of who we should be in the world and deeply feel the turmoil and injustice in the world. Both of our generation and generations before us. We all want to find our own path and can be faced with family or authorities telling us who we should be, cannot be or will never be. I want to have a conversation with other Black HSP's who struggle with choosing to become the leader they are meant to be or settling into the identity that others put upon you. We are all whole and complete as we are and have the power to heal old wounds and beliefs to become the leader we were meant to be within and without. Holistic Health Practitioner and Health Strategy Coach LMT, CES, FMS Bio: Michael is on a mission to teach the world that we are all capable of intrinsic healing and transformation both mentally and physically. If we start with foundational health, we can build upon this foundation to create the empowered life we want to live. Michael overcame, healed, and transformed from having Tourette syndrome, severe asthma, ADHD, obesity, and an eating addiction and now helps others embody health to become empowered to live a life of joy, peace and success. He is a US Marine, a Holistic Health Practitioner, and Health Strategy Coach. https://michaelacoles.com/ Michael also did a previous event with us Tapping into your Guidance System to Take Aligned Action --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message

How Cookies, Coffee, and a devastating crash led to success in the cookie industry. Michael Coles, CEO/President Caribou Coffee Company, Co-Founder Great American Cookie Company (over $100Million before selling), Chairman, Author Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led To Success in Business and Life is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication.

How Cookies, Coffee, and a devastating crash led to success in the cookie industry. Michael Coles, CEO/President Caribou Coffee Company, Co-Founder Great American Cookie Company (over $100Million before selling), Chairman, Author Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led To Success in Business and Life is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication.

My guest, Michael Coles, is on a mission to teach the world that we are all capable of intrinsic healing and transformation into the version of ourselves we envision. He overcame, healed, and transformed from having Tourette syndrome, severe asthma, ADHD, obesity, and an eating addiction. He is a US Marine, a Holistic health practitioner, and a health strategy coach. He helps business professionals and entrepreneurs create a foundation of health using sustainable health strategies. By strengthening our physical, mental, and emotional health we can use this foundation to build our brand, relationships, and vision of success.We talk about...Michael's story [3:14]Understanding your thoughts [24:44]EMDR Process [27:36]Creating better images of ourselves [29:46]Strengthening your body with good food and self-care [33:56]Analyzing habits [36:53]Michael's book recs [40:59]QUOTES“Change yourself. Realy understand what you are saying to yourself, internally and out loud.” - Michael Coles“If we can create a better image of ourselves… whatever fear we have, we can change the image and create a new picture… We are in control of that picture we have in our mind.” - Michael ColesTHIS WEEK'S INTENTIONI embrace the nudges from my inner wisdom and allow it to guide every decision I make. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:Sign up for our webinar: The 3 Secrets Behind Building An Intentional Life with Amanda TobeWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running by Danny DreyerWant a life-changing morning routine? Download your free guide here*This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through these links helps fund our show at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us!Follow Michael Coles below:Michael's website: www.michaelacoles.comMichael's FacebookDo you have a spiritual or mindfulness problem that you want me to unpack on an upcoming The Good Space episode? Or an awesome manifesting moment you want to share? Leave a voicemail right now at (917) 719-0867Join our private Facebook group hereIn case you missed it…Listen to my episode about my big self-acceptance journey here._________FOR FULL SHOW NOTES: Click Here _________LET'S STAY CONNECTED- Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher- Follow us on Instagram: click here- Get free weekly emails on spirituality: click here- Visit our website: click hereNEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY

My guest, Michael Coles, is on a mission to teach the world that we are all capable of intrinsic healing and transformation into the version of ourselves we envision. He overcame, healed, and transformed from having Tourette syndrome, severe asthma, ADHD, obesity, and an eating addiction. He is a US Marine, a Holistic health practitioner, and a health strategy coach. He helps business professionals and entrepreneurs create a foundation of health using sustainable health strategies. By strengthening our physical, mental, and emotional health we can use this foundation to build our brand, relationships, and vision of success.We talk about...Michael's story [3:14]Understanding your thoughts [24:44]EMDR Process [27:36]Creating better images of ourselves [29:46]Strengthening your body with good food and self-care [33:56]Analyzing habits [36:53]Michael's book recs [40:59]QUOTES“Change yourself. Realy understand what you are saying to yourself, internally and out loud.” - Michael Coles“If we can create a better image of ourselves… whatever fear we have, we can change the image and create a new picture… We are in control of that picture we have in our mind.” - Michael ColesTHIS WEEK'S INTENTIONI embrace the nudges from my inner wisdom and allow it to guide every decision I make. RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:Sign up for our webinar: The 3 Secrets Behind Building An Intentional Life with Amanda TobeWhy We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew WalkerChiRunning: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running by Danny DreyerWant a life-changing morning routine? Download your free guide here*This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through these links helps fund our show at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting us!Follow Michael Coles below:Michael's website: www.michaelacoles.comMichael's FacebookDo you have a spiritual or mindfulness problem that you want me to unpack on an upcoming The Good Space episode? Or an awesome manifesting moment you want to share? Leave a voicemail right now at (917) 719-0867Join our private Facebook group hereIn case you missed it…Listen to my episode about my big self-acceptance journey here._________FOR FULL SHOW NOTES: Click Here _________LET'S STAY CONNECTED- Subscribe: Apple, Spotify, Stitcher- Follow us on Instagram: click here- Get free weekly emails on spirituality: click here- Visit our website: click hereNEW EPISODE EVERY TUESDAY

Michael J. Coles is a co-founder of the Great American Cookie Company and former CEO of Caribou Coffee. After a successful 19-year career in the clothing business, Michael tested his entrepreneurial skills in 1977, when he co-founded Great American Cookie Company with a joint investment of only $8,000. Shortly after starting the company, he was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident and was told by doctors he would never walk again unaided. As he recovered through a self-designed rehabilitation program, he took the company from its first store in Perimeter Mall in Atlanta to hundreds of stores nationwide and, at the same time, set three coast-to-coast bicycling records. Michael's commitment to community service led him to run for public office in 1996 as the democratic nominee for the House of Representatives in the Sixth District of Georgia, and in 1998 he won the democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, challenging Senator Paul Coverdell. In 2003, Coles accepted the corporate reins of Caribou Coffee Company as chairman, CEO and president. Over the next five years, Coles more than doubled the size of the company, extending the brand reach domestically and abroad. In September 2005, he successfully took the company public on NASDAQ under the symbol CBOU. Coles went on to join others in founding Charter Bank & Trust and served as its chairman, taking the bank public and selling the publicly traded company to Synovus Bank.  Coles is also the former chairman of Brand Holding Company and chairman of Brand Bank. Michael was appointed by Governor Roy Barnes in 1999 to chair the Georgia Film, Video and Music Advisory Board.  During his four years as chairman, Michael and his board successfully passed HB610, which was the first-ever tax incentive of its kind in Georgia. That bill allowed the film industry to begin a rebirth, going from $170 million in 1999 to over $1.5 billion in economic impact by 2003. Today, Georgia's film industry generates over $12 billion in economic impact. Having contributed much of their time and resources to education, the arts, environment and philanthropic organizations, Michael and his wife, Donna were honored as the Georgia Philanthropists of the Year in 1995. Michael was appointed by Governor Roy Barnes in 2001 to serve on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In recognition of Michael's success, leadership, and benevolence, Kennesaw State University, under the authority granted by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, declared that the institution's School of Business be named and known in perpetuity as the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University.  In 1999, Michael received the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Kennesaw State University. On October 17, 2018, Michael officially launched his book titled “Time to Get Tough: How Cookies Coffee and a Crash Led To Success in Business and Life.” During this episode, Michael shares many entrepreneurial tips, including, you don't have to be the smartest person in the room, and surround yourself with good people and you'll be surprised at how good they will make you look.

As the father of a young son, Michael Coles enjoyed the experience of telling bedtime stories. During his divorce, he missed those moments. Surely, he thought, there is an app to make that possible. But there wasn't. So he invented it. In this episode we hear about Michael's story, and the process he went through to move from inspiration to reality – and the life philosophy that kept him going. He also shares more about the opportunities to bring families together that already exist in the Choose Your Reader app, as well as what's coming soon! If you or someone you know is an author, musician, innovator or someone with a unique story who's helping create a world that works for everyone, let us know! Visit www.RiseAndShineAsOne.com to contact us, and learn how we can help you reach our world-wide audience.

On episode 6 of Wrestling's Chicken Salad join Ben Locke, Logan Crosland and Shawn Kidd as they take a trip to the motor city, Detroit Michigan for Survivor Series 99. In this episode we discuss Ben's dislike for Survivor Series matches, Team Pimp, a near perfect debut for your Olympic Hero (oh its true), the most pointless match in wrestling history, Michael Coles first time in a ladies dressing room, jacked up Kane, lack of facial hair, vehicular homicide, an actual good match, milf porn, the New Age Outlaws: good team or not?, trying to do an Austin match without Austin and a mild disagreement around the main event. We end the show with some awards and reveal what our next show is going to be. All this and so much more on Episode 6 of Wrestling's Chicken Salad!

Mike Coles is a lawyer, author, and tech entrepreneur. In 2016 he had an idea to enable him to build a connection with his son when they were apart. Choose Your Reader was the result. Choose Your Reader is a mobile app that allows users to record their voice reading an illustrated story. That recording can be shared and stored for enjoyment later. Choose Your Reader is a startup venture that is committed to supporting families and children in their effort to build language and literacy while establishing and maintaining connections across time and space. Connect with Michael: Email: Mike@chooseyourreader.com https://www.facebook.com/ChooseYourReader/ https://www.instagram.com/choose_your_reader/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeledwardcoles https://www.linkedin.com/company/choose-your-reader/ https://chooseyourreader.com

This Friday we pave the path for Michael Coles who wears many hats from Lawyer to Father to Entrepreneur! Michael talks in-depth about his popular App Choose Your Reader and when you hear why he decided to create an App; you will be left intrigued,  warm and dare I say a little bit emotional.  We could have spent all day talking with Michael about his life, fatherhood and Choose Your Reader - but like all guests he had to jump the Dad Joke Hurdle and run the Rapid Fire Question Round Gauntlet - jump on in to see if Michael survived the Irish Duo.

Michael shares: “I share my process of allowing my higher self to guide me on my journey of healing and transformation. You have an innate guidance system that will help you navigate difficult times and reveal paths to grow and transform into your greatest self. Finding a balance between empathy, healthy boundaries and personal power can help you live a freeing life of joy, empowerment, and a sense of peacefulness.” Michael is on a mission to teach the world that we are all capable of intrinsic healing and transformation. If we start with foundational health, we can build upon this foundation to create the life we want to live. Michael overcame, healed, and transformed from having Tourette syndrome, severe asthma, ADHD, obesity, and an eating addiction. He is a US Marine, a Holistic health practitioner, and health strategy coach. www.michaelacoles.com To take Julie's free Sensitivity Quiz, explore more podcast episodes, and her HSP resources, including her books and courses for HSPs, visit www.juliebjelland.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message

Michael J. Coles, the co-founder of the Great American Cookie Company and the former CEO of Caribou Coffee, did not follow a conventional path into business. He does not have an Ivy League pedigree or an MBA from a top-ten business school. He grew up poor, starting work at the age of thirteen. He had many false starts and painful defeats, but Coles has a habit of defying expectations. His life and career have been about turning obstacles into opportunities, tragedies into triumphs, and poverty into philanthropy. On this Episode:  Learn how the importance of listening turned into Michael's power in communication and sales Hear how Michael was able to drive buy-in for a new strategy or vision Learn about the importance of teamwork Hear Michael talk about not having to be the smartest guy in the room Key Takeaways: Fully engage with every individual you speak to Execution triangle- skill set, tool set, and mindset to execute well Your team needs to understand why you are doing what you are doing so they can rally behind you. Tweetable Quotes: "The good is what holds you back." "People always told me what my limits where, and it always gave me incentive to prove them wrong." "You can disagree, but you don't have to be disagreeable” Michael Coles: http://michaelcoles.com/ (http://michaelcoles.com/) His book, Time to Get Tough, can be found on Amazon Resources: If you want to see how we can help you in digital marketing: https://gregjrice.com/inflection/ (https://gregjrice.com/inflection/) Join me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointhecommunicationnation (https://www.facebook.com/groups/jointhecommunicationnation)

Zvi Band, co-founder & CEO of Contactually, Murray Hidary, multi-disciplinary artist and tech pioneer, and Michael J. Coles founder of the Great American Cookie Company join Travis Chappell to reveal their secrets to building a business with an impressive exit. On This Episode: Zvi talks about how to develop a product that's packed with real value. Murray talks about the importance of passion and strong core beliefs. Michael Coles discusses how to build brand loyalty. Key Takeaways: Talk to people in your market about the problem you're trying to solve and make sure they understand it. Passion is inseparable from business success. If you build the right brand, your customers will be rooting for your success. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at travischappell.com (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com) Join the Build Your Network Facebook group travischappell.com/group (https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com/group)

“I don't want to give you all the details because I really want you to buy the book.” Thus began author Michael Coles' talk at the Book Festival of the MJCCA on Nov. 15. The Atlanta entrepreneur was promoting his memoir, “Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life.” The book, co-written with Kennesaw State University history professor Catherine Lewis, tells the story of Coles at the helm of Great American Cookies and Caribou Coffee; his time as a record-breaking cyclist and as a candidate for U.S. Congress; and the trials and tribulations he encountered along the way.

After a successful 19-year career in the clothing business, Michael Coles tested his entrepreneurial skills in 1977, when he co-founded Great American Cookie Company with an investment of only $8,000. Shortly after starting the company, he was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle accident and was told by doctors he would never walk again unaided. As Coles recovered through a self-designed rehabilitation program, he took the company from its first store in Perimeter Mall in Atlanta to hundreds of stores nationwide and, at the same time, set three coast-to-coast bicycling records. Michael Coles at Great American Cookie Company, 1994 When he started the Great American Cookie Company, there were three major cookie companies in business. One had almost 100 stores and the other two had 50 each. When he sold the company in 1998 with sales over $100 million, the Great American Cookie Company was the largest franchisor of cookie stores and the other three companies no longer existed. Coles announces run for the U.S. Senate, 1998 Coles’ commitment to community service led him to run for public office in 1996 as the democratic nominee for the House of Representatives in the Sixth District of Georgia, and in 1998 he won the democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, challenging Senator Paul Coverdell. Donna and Michael Coles when Michael opened NASDAQ in 2007 In 2003, Coles accepted the corporate reins of Caribou Coffee Company as chairman, CEO and president. Over the next five years, Coles more than doubled the size of the company, extending the brand reach domestically and abroad. In September 2005, he successfully took the company public on NASDAQ under the symbol CBOU. Coles went on to join others in founding Charter Bank & Trust and served as its chairman, taking the bank public and selling the publicly traded company to Synovus Bank. Coles is also the former chairman of Brand Holding Company and chairman of Brand Bank. Governor Roy Barnes, Michael Coles and the Georgia Film Commission celebrate the first-ever passing of Georgia's film tax credits with House Bill 610 Appointed by Governor Roy Barnes in 1999 to chair the Georgia Film, Video and Music Advisory Board, during his four years as chairman, Coles and his board successfully passed HB610, which was the first-ever tax incentive of its kind in Georgia. That bill allowed the film industry to begin a rebirth, going from $170 million in 1999 to over $1.5 billion in economic impact by 2003. Today, Georgia’s film industry generates over $9.5 billion. Michael J. Coles College of Business, Kennesaw State University Having contributed much of their time and resources to education, the arts, environment and philanthropic organizations, Coles and his wife, Donna were honored as the Georgia Philanthropists of the Year in 1995. Coles was appointed by Governor Roy Barnes in 2001 to serve on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. In recognition of Coles’ success, leadership and benevolence, Kennesaw State University, under the authority granted by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, declared that the institution’s School of Business be named and known in perpetuity as the Michael J. Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. In 1999, Michael received the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree from Kennesaw State University. Governor Roy Barnes; Tommy Holder, Chairman of the board of KSU foundation; Michael Coles; President of Kennesaw State University, Betty Siegel; celebrate ribbon cutting of first on-campus housing at Kennesaw State University, 2000 As Entrepreneur in Residence for the Coles MBA 2013 Spring Semester, Coles led a class entitled “Concept to Counter,” allowing students to grasp the concept of taking their creative thoughts and ideas to the marketplace. Coles received the National Women’s Political Caucus “Good Guy of the Year” Award for his work on behalf of women’s issues. He joined the ranks of...

Former CEO of Caribou Coffee AND the cofounder of The Great American Cookie Company chats with us about the ups and downs of business and how to truly get a raise. Michael is nothing short of impressive and grew an $8,000 investment into the largest cookie franchise in the United States. He's a philanthropist, the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University, and gives us some amazing insight into his time as former chairman of the Georgia Film Commission. This is one you don't want to miss. So good, in fact, here's a little sneak peek ... “I had ever seen a Rolex in real life, and he was wearing one. And so, as the plane was landing, I said, what advice can you give a young guy like me that's about to set off into the business world? And he said….” Listen now for more ... :) RAISE UP SHOWNOTES: https://www.raiseuppodcast.com/risky-conversationRAISE UP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amandalefever/RAISE UP FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/theraiseuppodcastLove the show? These sponsors make it possible!Beauty Counter ConsultantKati Jo Barberhttps://www.beautycounter.com/katibarber

About this episode This week's featured founder is Michael Coles, founder of The Great American Cookie Company. Michael will share his journey through family hardship and financial ruin, his bankruptcy, and a motorcycle crash that almost destroyed his life. He then takes us through how he started a cookie business, one which would go on to be one of the most successful cookie brands in the country. Due to the Coronavirus, Michael and I recorded this episode remotely, but I felt like I was sitting right there with him as he walked me through all the various challenges he had to overcome to get to where he is today. We are all fortunate to learn from someone that has (for decades) continued to step up to adversity and push against it. This is Michael Coles' startup story. In this episode, you'll hear How at the age of 10, his family lost their home and watched his dad recover from bankruptcy. His first venture was raking leaves. He shared how this experience taught him about monopolies and franchising. He shared fondly about his first mentor, Irving Settler, who owned a department store where Michael worked. Why and how, in his Senior year, he moved to Massachusetts to live with his brother and focus on school. After high school, Michael got a job as a sales representative for a clothing company instead of going the traditional route of college. Grappling with the desire to start his own business, he decided to start a retail company that eventually went bankrupt. He went back to work as a sales rep for a clothing manufacturer. And ultimately, he would go on to launch a clothing company of his own. A trip to the mall to buy snacks for clients introduced Michael to the concept of 'single-food' stores. He immediately bought ingredients to make cookies, and a scale, so he could try to figure out the cost ratio. How a call to a friend to buy out his share of the clothing company would lead to the start of the Great American Cookie Company. Due to lack of oven mitts, their opening day ended with a fire and no cookies to hand out to customers. Six weeks after starting the cookie company, a motorcycle accident nearly took Michael's life. Michael shared his journey openly and how his rehabilitation led him to set three world records for coast-to-coast bike rides. Michael credits his experience with manufacturing and sales to his success. He leaves listeners and entrepreneurs with some sound advice. Resources from this episode Time to Get Tough! How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life (https://amzn.to/3fXFwEd) Michael Coles on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-coles-24750b13/) Great American Cookie Company (https://www.greatamericancookies.com/) The Startup Story Inner Circle: https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip The Startup Story on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don't underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory

Ro and I dive deep into the final Christopher Lee Dracula movie with guest Ted Newson a Hammer Film Historian giving us some great information on old Hammer Horror movies. Director: Alan Gibson Writer: Don Houghton Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Michael Coles, Joanna Lumley, Freddie JonesIn London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism. They call in an expert vampire researcher named Professor Lorrimer Van Helsing (a descendant of the great vampire-hunter Dr. Abraham Van Helsing) to help them put a stop to these hideous crimes. It becomes apparent that the culprit is Count Dracula, disguised as a reclusive property developer, but secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world.Find out more at https://boobs-blood-badasses.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We take a look at the first Dracula film of Hammer set in the modern era. Many things change the music the hair the clothes and more. Johnny Alucard raises Count Dracula from the dead in London in 1972. The Count goes after the descendants of Van Helsing. Director Alan Gibson Writer: Don Houghton (screen-play) Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Stephanie Beacham Christopher Neame, Caroline Munro, Michael Coles,Marsha Hunt, Find out more at https://boobs-blood-badasses.pinecast.coThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.

The world of commerce is changing fast. In this session hosted by Michael Coles of Cedent, we explore the value of insurance to the biggest technology firms, the big risks they face, and what tech would be most helpful to them in managing risks. Loren Nickel of Google and Brian Warren of Microsoft are two of the leading risk managers in the world who are already having to manage unprecedented new-age risks such as autonomous vehicles and cloud computing. Can the insurance industry keep up? Today’s episode is a recording of a session at the 2019 InsureTech Connect conference in Las Vegas.

Join me as I interview Michael Coles, author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash led to Success in Business and Life. Get ideas that will inspire you and help you through the tough times.     See more of Ruth King at:   www.ProfitabilityRevolution.com Twitter - @RuthKing LinkedIn - RuthKing1

In January of 2014, Dame Inga Beale became the first female CEO of Lloyds of London with the daunting task of modernization. Beale inherited arguably the most iconic insurance brand in the world made up of 99 syndicates with operations in over 200 countries and gross written premiums of more than £35bn pounds. Beale spoke to Michael Coles, founder and Managing Partner of Cedent, and host of the podcast, Cedent Chronicles about her legacy at Lloyds and what ideas she has for the industry today.

In this week's episode of the Jackson Hole Connection, Stephan visits with Michael Coles. Michael is an entrepreneur, father, author, avid volunteer, co-founder and former CEO of the Great American Cookie Company, former CEO of Caribou Coffee, and has set two transcontinental cycling records. Michael and his family fell in love with Jackson Hole after spending one night in 1974 on a family road trip to the national parks. One night was enough to come back in the 80s to purchase a home in the valley. In this episode, Stephan and Michael talk about overcoming obstacles in childhood, starting and operating businesses, learning from mistakes, giving back and of course….cookie cake. Find Michael Coles book at local book stores in Jackson and on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Get-Tough-Cookies-Business/dp/0820354627 (Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life) Do you enjoy The Jackson Hole Connection? Please subscribe, rate and review our podcast wherever you listen. Tune in every Thursday for a new episode of The Jackson Hole Connection. This week's sponsor is https://www.theliquorstorejacksonhole.com (The Liquor Store of Jackson Hole). Want to be a guest on The Jackson Hole Connection? Email us at connect@thejacksonholeconnection.com Music in this episode is provided by Luke Taylor. The Jackson Hole Connection is edited byhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmoeri ( Michael Moeri). Website and social media support byhttp://hiretana.com/ ( Tana Hoffman).

Michael J. Coles is an entrepreneur, world record-holder, and sought-after public speaker. He co-founded Great American Cookies, led Caribou Coffee, and ran for Congress twice. Coles’s story of personal perseverance is as impressive as his business acumen. After a nearly fatal motorcycle accident, he went on to set world records in three coast-to-coast bicycle races.      In this episode, Karen and Michael discuss: Success Story of Michael Commit to Get Leads We are all in the retail business – maintain and preserve your customer, treat them in a way where they will choose you over your competition. Consult to Sell The question is not “how do I get more people” the question is “why do people come to us in the first place” then expand and grow on that answer. Connect to Build and Grow Keep your core competency the focus even as you expand. Success Thinking, Activities and Vision TTGT – Time to Get Tough – Find the strength that you already have inside of you, tap into that, and you can do whatever you set your mind to. Sweet Spot of Success     "Take the risk to be uncomfortable."- Michael Coles     Connect with Michael Coles:     Website:   MichaelColes.com Book: Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee, and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life     About the Podcast   Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.     Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe:   Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Being disruptive and changing the game with Michael Coles

Learn how Michael picked himself up from a life-threatening accident, recovered, started achieving amazing physical results, and then applied that thinking to everything in his life. There is so much to learn from Michael’s journey and I can’t wait for you to hear it and start applying these profound lessons to your health, wellness, and business goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://dianamurphycoaching.com/ceo30

Michael J. Coles is an Atlanta business executive, serial entrepreneur, education advocate, well-known public speaker, and the namesake of the Coles College of Business at Kennesaw State University. After almost two decades in the clothing business, he cofounded Great American Cookies in Atlanta in 1977 and grew it into the largest cookie store franchise in the United States. Coles’s story of personal perseverance is as impressive as his business acumen. Following a near-fatal motorcycle accident six weeks after founding the cookie company, he recovered through a self-designed rehabilitation program and went on to set world records in three coast-to-coast bicycle races. Coles’s commitment to community service led him to run for the House of Representatives against Newt Gingrich in 1996 and for the U.S. Senate against Paul Coverdell in 1998, the same year he sold Great American Cookies. For the next four years he chaired the Georgia Film Commission and served on the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents, the Kennesaw State University Foundation board, and the Walker School board. In 2003 he took the helm at Caribou Coffee, where he more than doubled the size of the company, opened a commercial sales division and an international market, and took the company public on nasdaq under the symbol cbou in 2005. Today he serves as chairman of Brand Holding Company and BrandBank and actively lectures about business, giving more than seventy-five talks a year at universities and corporate events nationwide. He is coauthor of the children’s book The Land of the Caring Bou with his wife, Donna. His new book "Time To Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee and a Crash Led to Success in Business and Life" reminds us that there are no limits as to what we as individuals can accomplish. Enjoy this engaging conversation between Michael Coles and Lou Diamond.   Click below to order a copy of Time To Get Tough:   *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Listen to Ron's interview with Michael Coles, serial entrepreneur and author of Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee and a Crash Led to Success In Business and Life - to learn more about very specific and real lessons that fueled Cole's enormous success.

Join host Ron Comacho and his special guest Michael Coles, co-founder of The Great American Cookie Company, as they talk about Michael's early lessons learned and his book - Time to Get Tough: How Cookies, Coffee and Crash Led to Success in Business and Life.

Michael Coles is a successful entrepreneur, investor, advisor and community leader.  He co-founded The Great American Cookie Company and grew it into the largest franchisor of cookie stores with 350 locations and sales of over $100 million when he sold the company.  He was also the CEO of Caribou Coffee which became a publicly traded company.  He is a big supporter of Kennesaw State University, whose business program is fittingly named the Michael J Coles College of Business. 

The Satanic Rites of Dracula, Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing and Michael Coles. In London in the 1970s, Scotland Yard police investigators think they have uncovered a case of vampirism. They call in an expert vampire researcher named Van Helsing (a descendant of the great vampire-hunter himself, no less) to help them put a stop to these hideous crimes. It becomes apparent that the culprit is Count Dracula himself, disguised as a reclusive property developer, but secretly plotting to unleash a fatal virus upon the world.oldtimeradiodvd.com

This week on the WIR... Who is writing the Taker/HHH storyline? CM Punk's Shawne Merriman, Who is pulling Michael Coles strings? What WM27 match was scratched? WWE's systematic takeover of Mexico, and a record breaking amount of downloads, phone calls, & emails!