Podcast appearances and mentions of mike koenigs

Two years ago, Gay and Mike sat down and recorded an incredible podcast with their dear friend, Arielle Ford, about her debut novel “The Love Thief”. It was such a deeply insightful and moving episode – they decided to share it again. Why the 'revisit'?Well, because Arielle's novel, The Love Thief, has been scooped up and re-released by Hay House! This romantic, spiritual thriller—part love story, part transformational journey—now comes with a brand-new cover, a soul-stirring audiobook, and some seriously juicy preorder bonuses.In this episode, Arielle, Mike, and Gay dive into the real-life inspiration behind the story, the spiritual teachings woven through the plot (think Eat, Pray, Love meets Dirty John), and why heartbreak can be the gateway to healing.See, Arielle is one of the world's leading experts on love, relationships and the greatest manifester Mike has ever known. She's written numerous bestselling non-fiction books like “The Soulmate Secret” and “Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate,” but this is her first foray into fiction - and what an adventure it's been!And in this episode, Arielle takes Gay and Mike behind the scenes of how this book came to be.It all started with a crazy idea from her husband, Brian, involving aliens and operatic singing! But soon, the characters began “talking” to Arielle, almost driving her crazy. She found herself acting insecure for the first time in her career, constantly seeking reassurance from friends about her writing.Eventually, Arielle surrendered to the muse and let this wild story download through her. The result is a juicy tale of love, betrayal, spiritual awakening, and sweet revenge. Part Eat, Pray, Love, and part Dirty John, Arielle calls it "a romantic, spiritual thriller with a surprise happy ending."Mike won't give away all the details, but let's just say one of the characters was inspired by HIM! (It won't be hard to figure it out.)Mike and Gay were fascinated and inspired to hear about Arielle's creative process. Even though writing this novel was torture at times, she learned a ton about herself along the way.And you have to hear her vision for the audiobook (something she hopes to turn into a Grammy-winning production). Just like her manifesting powers, Arielle's imagination knows no bounds!Whether you're an aspiring writer, novel lover, spiritual seeker, or just a fan of Arielle's work, Mike highly recommends giving this interview a listen. Arielle's joy is contagious. He knows you'll be inspired.The Love Thief is for anyone who's loved, lost, raged, and risen. It's a story of revenge, redemption, and rediscovering your worth.You'll laugh, cry, and maybe even book a flight to Rishikesh.Key Takeaways(04:09) Arielle never wanted to write a novel and how it came about(09:31) The moment Arielle thought she was schizophrenia because characters started “talking” to her(13:19) The process of writing the book(23:09) Her dream for the audio book and winning a Grammy!(34:46) The spiritual practice of channeling characters and storytelling(45:05) Who is the perfect buyer of this book?Praise for The Love Thief“A spiritual love story that leaves you gasping with all the feels… A must-read.”— Sheri Salata, former Executive Producer of The Oprah Show“An emotional ride through betrayal, healing, and rediscovery. Well done,Arielle!”— Iyanla Vanzant“So satisfying you'll want a hypothetical cigarette.”— Natalie Ledwell, bestselling authorBONUS ALERT: With your purchase of The Love Thief, you'll get access to The Healing the Heart Yoga Series, featuring 10 world-renowned yoga teachers including Seane Corn—designed to help you release heartbreak and restore wholeness.Order your copy + claim your bonuses now: Get Arielle's New Book, “The Love Thief” and your bonus content here: http://www.thelovethief.comAdditional ResourcesJoin The Big Leap Experience! http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

What if you could clone your best team member... without ever hiring a new one?This is Part 2 of my live talk at the “Your Best Life” event in Las Vegas — and if you liked Part 1, buckle up.In this episode, I show you exactly how I'm using Ai to automate hiring, build new brands, write entire books, and even create full-blown software platforms in a single weekend.(Yes, really.)You'll hear how I replaced an outgoing integrator in 24 hours with a unicorn hire… then hired her #2 the very next day — using nothing but a ChatGPT prompt and my network.And I'll walk you through the four-part system I'm using to:Build productsWrite booksAutomate contentScale high-ticket offers……with fewer people, more profit, and less BS.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSThe Ai-Enhanced Hiring Hack Discover how I used ChatGPT to write a “unicorn” job ad in my own voice — and filled a mission-critical integrator role in less than 24 hours (plus her #2 the day after that).Shake-the-Trees Campaigns & High-Ticket Upsells Find out how I help businesses instantly generate high-value offers from their existing clients — including one health biz that went from $2K/year clients to $30K+ in days.Ai-First Content Workflows I show you how to build 10-slide social posts, dynamic presentations, entire books, and even functional software from a single blob of input.NotebookLM: Your Ai Brain-in-a-Box Train your own private AI with your content, and generate summaries, prep docs, legal training, customer research, or even synthetic podcast episodes in minutes.The $1K Cup of Coffee Funnel (Revealed) I break down the full-funnel that turns $1,000 consults into $100K+ clients. (It's not theory. It's working right now.)Synthetic Everything — And What It Means for You From podcast hosts to interactive demos and training tools, AI is cloning creators and coders faster than we can keep up. I'll show you how to ride the wave before it crashes over you.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] Opening Shares from the RoomBreakthroughs from Part 1 – plus how attendees are already using the tools to build faster and smarter.[00:03:00] Ai for Personal Development, Hiring, and “Leverage Me”How one prompt wrote my integrator job ad, attracted a unicorn hire, and ensured I'll never get caught unprepared again.[00:06:56] Genspark Demo – Instant Content for Any BusinessFrom websites to social carousels and presentations – see how I create client-ready content in real time.[00:11:18] Shake-the-Trees Campaigns & High-Ticket UpsellsThe “Category of One” positioning and ICP framework that helps any business go from $2K to $30K offers with their best existing clients.[00:12:47] Training Your Own Ai with NotebookLMThe step-by-step on building your private Ai assistant – trained on your best sales calls, assets, docs, or books.[00:15:59] Real-Time Summaries and PodcastsHow to prep for meetings, summarize deals, and create conversational synthetic podcasts that talk back to you.[00:19:06] Ethics, Accuracy, and The Speed of TrustSynthetic content vs. real trust – why the winner is whoever builds the fastest connection with the most people.[00:25:42] Ai-Powered Book & Software CreationThe prompt that turned Dr. Steven Poulter's content into a bestselling book AND a prototype software app in under a day.[00:33:25] Building Funnels, Products, and Reports with AiThe full breakdown of my “$1K Cup of Coffee” campaign – including how I use Ai to create 80-page prep dossiers on every lead.[00:52:58] Personality Profiles, Future Visioning & ICPHow we predict ideal outcomes, create client readiness tools, and build conversion funnels with zero homework.[01:02:01] The Ai Accelerator OfferA limited-time package to train your team, build your funnels, and spend time with me solving your biggest business challenges.[01:07:20] Closing ThoughtsFinal call for action. Offers. Open Q&A. The moment that tied it all together.If you're serious about scaling smarter — with fewer people, more automation, and higher profits — you need to hear this.PS – When you're ready, here's how I can help: Get a copy of my New Digital Report, PROJECT SUPERPOWER, here: https://www.SuperpowerAccelerator.com/SuperJoin me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe and discover your next big opportunity. This is where we can meet:https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kcoffeeSpend a day with me reinventing yourself and experiencing a massive personal and professional breakthrough. Watch this.

BIO: Mike Koenigs is a serial entrepreneur with five successful exits, a 19-time bestselling author, and a top strategist for founders post-exit.STORY: Mike invested big in a SaaS startup set up for success, but infighting brought it to its knees.LEARNING: Character is bigger than charisma. “If you're a shareholder, your best exit is for a big company to come and buy what they believe is money at a discount.”Mike Koenigs Guest profileMike Koenigs is a serial entrepreneur with five successful exits, a 19-time bestselling author, and a top strategist for founders post-exit. He helps build powerful personal brands in just one week and pioneers Generative AI for executives, speaking at elite events like Abundance 360, MIT, and Tony Robbins' gatherings.Worst investment everMike learned about a SaaS startup from a client with whom he had spent time and had gotten to know, like, and trust him. So, when the client introduced Mike to this deal, he got interested.The startup looked great, so he invested a substantial amount of money and then doubled down because it got even better.Off to a promising startThe basic premise was that it was a pool. The founders would find SaaS companies with customers, momentum, technology, and a bit of a moat. They had much experience and success, such as a 10x dividend to investors in three years.Infighting paralyzes everythingUnfortunately, the two founders started fighting. One of them locked the other one out of everything. They had the majority and equal shareholding, making infighting even worse. The remaining partner started emptying the coffers.Someone doing the books became a whistleblower and revealed the shenanigans going on. The partner was siphoning off money, building a house, going on big trips, using private jets everywhere, etc. It got uglier and uglier, causing the shareholders to file lawsuits, and the FTC got involved. Years have gone by, and things are still shut down.Lessons learnedTime kills deals.Character is bigger than charisma. Crooked founders will gut you faster than any market downturn.Put all that money into index funds and let it compound.Andrew's takeawaysThe only way to invest as an angel investor is to invest in 10 startups. Don't do it if you are not prepared with the money and time to do that.Actionable adviceUnless you're a full-time VC with deal flow, customer channels, or an exit mapped out, keep your money in things you can control. If you're a shareholder, your best exit is for a big company to come and buy what they believe is money at a discount.Mike's recommendationsMike recommends learning to build a brand that will elevate everything you touch for the rest of your life. He suggests reading his book, Your Next Act: The Six Growth Accelerators for Creating a Business You'll Love for the Rest of Your Life, to help you build your brand. He also recommends immersing yourself in AI and learning how to use it effectively.No.1 goal for the next 12 monthsMike's number one goal for the next 12 months is to become an international citizen. He wants to continue living his beautiful life in multiple locations and working with more entrepreneurs worldwide.Parting words “Go out and build your brand. You will get access to better deals faster at a discounted price.”

What if you could 10x your business output, without hiring a single new team member?In this special episode, I'm sharing a talk I did for the “Your Best Live” community in Las Vegas last month. You'll hear me break down exactly how to make more money, with fewer people – using the most powerful Ai tools available right now.I walk through the real tools, workflows, prompts, and systems I'm using to build brands, automate sales, and compress time for my clients (and my own companies) – without needing a team of 20 to pull it off.Whether you're a founder, operator, consultant, or investor, this episode will open your eyes to what's possible when you treat Ai not as a toy—but as a full-time team member.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSThe "More Money, Fewer People" FrameworkDiscover how to 10X productivity and output while cutting costs, complexity, and headcount.Ai Tools I Actually Use Every DayGet the exact stack of apps and systems I rely on to write, research, build presentations, automate email, close sales—and run a full business as a one-person marketing team.Agentic AI: The Next EvolutionLearn how multi-agent workflows are changing the game and allowing entrepreneurs to "run ops" without operations people.Real Business ExamplesHear how I used AI to help clients like Nathaniel Ely launch a $1B tax-saving offer, or how I spun up full campaigns, books, funnels, and brand systems in days—not weeks or months.The Death of the Traditional TeamWhy bloated teams are a liability in the AI age—and what lean, agile operators are doing differently to win big.Compression = AccelerationMy system for compressing 6 months of work into a weekend—and how you can apply it, even if you're not “technical.”TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] Introduction Live from Las Vegas—Mike lays the foundation for how AI is changing business forever.[00:03:22] Why “More Money, Fewer People” is the New Model How AI is replacing the need for complex org charts—and what comes next.[00:06:11] The Tools I Use Every Day My personal AI stack for writing, research, outreach, and automation.[00:08:40] Multi-Agent Workflows and Agentic AI The next big leap in AI productivity—and how to set it up right now.[00:11:18] From Idea to Execution in 3 Days How we launched a full brand, books, marketing, and funnels in one weekend using AI.[00:15:30] Why You Must Lead By Example The #1 thing founders and leaders need to understand about getting their teams to use Ai.[00:18:42] The Real Threat of Not Adapting Why sticking with outdated models will kill your momentum (and how to future-proof your business now).If you're even slightly curious about how to use Ai to streamline your operations, grow faster, and do more with less—you don't want to miss this episode.Additional ResourcesGo get a copy of my NEW Digital Report, PROJECT SUPERPOWER, visit: https://www.SuperpowerAccelerator.com/SuperTo book a $1k Cup of Coffee with me, go here: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/1kcoffee

In this powerful episode of Next Level Minds, I sit down with Mike Koenigs — a serial entrepreneur, 17-time #1 bestselling author, cancer survivor, and the go-to advisor for high-performing entrepreneurs ready to reinvent themselves. Mike shares his raw, transformational journey from building multi-million dollar companies to hitting rock bottom with stage 3A cancer… and waking up one day with a realization that changed his life forever.  We dive into: How to reinvent yourself when success no longer feels aligned Why “quitting” is sometimes the most courageous move How to build a Category of 1 brand in today's crowded market Using AI to double productivity and scale your business What it really means to live in alignment with your soul purpose This conversation will challenge your definition of success, help you cut through noise, and give you practical tools to step into a more meaningful, powerful version of yourself. Tune in now and get ready to level up in life, business, and purpose. Connect with Mike here!

In this episode of Welcome to Cloudlandia, we kick off by reflecting on a recent trip to the UK, where London's unexpected warmth mirrored the friendliness of its black cab drivers. Our visit coincided with the successful launch of the 10 Times program in Mayfair, which attracted participants from various countries, adding a rich diversity to the event. Next, we delve into the advancements in AI technology, particularly those related to Google Flow. We discuss how this technology is democratizing creative tools, making it easier to create films and lifelike interactions. This sparks a conversation about the broader implications of AI, including its potential to transform industries like real estate through AI-driven personas and tools that enhance market operations. We then shift our focus to the political arena, where we explore the Democratic Party's attempt to create their own media influencers to match figures like Joe Rogan. The discussion centers on the challenges of capturing consumer attention in a world overflowing with digital content, and the need for meaningful messaging that resonates with everyday life. Finally, we touch on aging, longevity, and productivity. We emphasize the importance of staying engaged and productive as we age, inspired by remarkable individuals achieving significant milestones beyond 60. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS In our recent trip to the UK, we experienced the unexpected warmth of London and engaged with the local culture, which included charming interactions with black cab drivers. This atmosphere set the tone for a successful event launch in Mayfair with global participants. We discussed the sparse historical records left by past civilizations, such as the Vikings, and how this impacts our understanding of history, drawing a parallel to the rich experiences of our recent travels. AI advancements, particularly Google Flow, are revolutionizing the creative landscape by democratizing filmmaking tools, allowing for lifelike scenes and interactions to be created easily and affordably. The potential of AI in the real estate market was explored, using the example of Lily Madden, an AI-driven persona in Portugal, which highlights the challenge of consumer attention in an ever-saturated digital content environment. We analyzed the Democratic Party's approach to media influencers in the 2024 election, noting the need for genuine engagement with voters' lives amidst fierce competition for attention in today's media landscape. The discussion shifted to aging and longevity, focusing on productivity and engagement in later years. We emphasized the importance of remaining active and contributing meaningfully past the age of 60. We wrapped up the episode with excitement about future projects, including a new workshop and book, highlighting our commitment to staying creatively engaged and inviting listeners to join us in future discussions. Links: WelcomeToCloudlandia.com StrategicCoach.com DeanJackson.com ListingAgentLifestyle.com TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dean: Mr sullivan it has to be recorded because it's uh historic thinking it's historic thinking in a historic time things cannot be historic if they're not recorded, that is true, it's like if, uh, yeah, if a tree falls in the forest yeah, it's a real. Dan: It's a real problem with what happened here in the Americas, because the people who were here over thousands of years didn't have recordings. Dean: They didn't write it down. They didn't write it down. Dan: No recordings, I mean they chipped things. Dean: They didn't write it down. Dan: They didn't write it down no recordings, no recordings. Yeah, I mean, they chip things into rock, but it's, you know, it's not a great process really. Dean: I think that's funny, you know, because that's always been the joke that Christopher Columbus, you know, discovered America in 1492. But meanwhile they've been here. There have been people, the sneaky Vikings, and stuff. How do you explain that in the Spaniards? Dan: Yep. Dean: Yeah. Dan: Yeah Well, writing. You know, writing was an important thing. Dean: Yeah, yeah. Dan: We don't know much. We don't, yeah, we really don't know much about the Vikings either, because they didn't they weren't all that great at taking notes. I mean, all the Vikings put together don't equal your journals. Dean: That's true. All the Viking lore's the not what's happening. So it's been a few weeks yeah I was in the uk, we were in the uk for a couple weekends for uh-huh okay, it was great, wonderful weather, I mean we had the very unusual. Dan: It was great, wonderful weather. Dean: I mean we had the very unusual weather for May. It was, you know, unseasonably warm 75, 80, nice bright oh my goodness. Dan: Yeah, really terrific. And boy is the city packed. London is just packed. Dean: And getting packed dirt, huh. Dan: Yeah, yeah, just so many people on the street. Dean: I always, I always laugh, because one time I was there in June which is typically when I go, and it was. It was very funny because I'd gotten a black cab and just making conversation with the driver and he said so how long are you here? And I said I'm here for a week. He said, oh, for the whole summer, because it was beautifully warm here for the whole summer. Yeah, that's so funny, I hear hear it's not quite. Dan: They're fun to talk to. Dean: Oh man for sure. Dan: Yeah, they know so much. Dean: Yes, I hear Toronto. Not quite that warm yet, but get in there I think today is predicted to be the crossover day we had just a miserable week. Dan: It was nonstop rain for five days. Oh my goodness, Not huge downpour, but just continual, you know, just continual raining. Dean: But it speeded up the greening process because I used to have the impression that there was a day in late May, maybe today like the 25th, when between last evening and this morning, the city workers would put all the leaves on the trees like yesterday there were no leaves, and but actually there were. Dan: We're very green right now because of all the rain. Dean: Oh, that's great yeah. Two weeks I'll be there in. I arrived 17th. Dan: Yeah, yeah, I'm trying to think of the date I'm actually arriving. Dean: I'm arriving on the 6th A strategic coach, you're going to be here, yeah we're doing on Tuesday. This month is Strategic Coach. Dan: Yeah, because of fathers. Dean: Right, right, right right, so we're doing. Yeah, so that Tuesday, that's exciting. Dan: Tuesday, Wednesday, Of course, our week is 19th, 18th, I think it's the 17th 17th is the workshop day and we have a garden party the night before and the day I know we have two parties. Dean: Yeah, I love I can't go wrong yeah and hopefully we'll have our table 10 on the. Uh well, we'll do it at the one, we'll do it at the one, that's great. You've been introduced to the lobster spoons. I hear. Dan: It's been good, that's a great little spot. I didn't overdo it, but I did have my two. I had two lobster spoons Okay, they're perfect. Dean: I took one of my teams there about uh, six weeks ago, and we, everybody got two we got two lobster spoons and it was good, yeah, but the food was great service with service was great. Dan: Yeah, yeah, yeah all right. Dean: Well then, we got something I'm excited about. That's great. So any, uh, anything notable from your trip across the pond no, uh, we um jump things up um. Dan: Last October we introduced the 10 times program in London so uh 25 to 30. I think we have 25 to 30 now and uh, so when I was there um last two weeks, it'll be, um, um two weeks or last week no, it was last week. Um, I'm just trying to get my, I'm just trying to get my bearings straight here. When did I get home? I think I got home just this past Tuesday. Dean: This past Tuesday. Dan: So it would have been the previous Thursday. I had a morning session and afternoon session, and in the morning it was just for 10 times and in the afternoon it was just for 10 times and in the afternoon it was for everybody. So we had about 30 in the morning and we had about 120 in the afternoon. Dean: Oh, very nice yeah. Dan: And you know a lot of different places. We had Finland, estonia, romania, dubai, South Africa quite a mix. Quite a mix of people from. You know all sorts of places and you know great getting together great. You know couple of tools. You know fairly new tools A couple of tools, you know fairly new tools and you know good food good hotel, it's the Barclay, which is in. Mayfair. Okay, and it's a nice hotel, very nice hotel. This is the third year in a row that we've been there and you know we sort of stretched their capacity. Dean: 120 is about the upper limit and what they've been to the the new four seasons at uh, trinity square, at tower bridge. It's beautiful, really, really nice, like one of my favorites no, because the building is iconic. I mean Just because the building is iconic. I mean that's one of the great things about the. Dan: Four Seasons. Dean: Yeah, and about London in specific, but I mean that. Four Seasons at. Dan: Trinity it's beautiful, stunning, love it. Yeah, we had an enjoyable play going week um we did four, four, four musicals, actually four, four different. Uh, musicals we were there one not good at all probably one of the worst musicals I've seen um and uh, but the other three really terrific. And boy, the talent in that city is great. You know just sheer talent. Dean: What's the latest on your Personality? Yeah, personality. Dan: Yeah, the problem is that London's a hot spot right now and there's a queue for people who want to have plays there. Oh okay, Actually they have more theaters than Broadway does Is that right On the West End yeah, west End, but they're all lined up. Problem is it's not a problem, it's just a reality is that you have some plays that go for a decade. You know, like Les Mis has been in the same theater now for 20 years. So there's these perennials that just never move. And then there's hot competition for the other theaters, you know I wonder is Hamilton? Dean: there, I don't think so, I just wonder about that actually, whether it was a big hit in the UK or whether it's too close. Dan: Yeah, I'm not entirely sure why it was a great play in the United States. I went to see it, you know. I mean it bears no historical similarity to what the person actually was. Dean: No. Dan: So you know, I mean, if people are getting their history from going to that play, they don't have much history. Dean: That's funny, yeah, and I'm not a rap. Dan: I'm not a fan of rap, so it's not the oh God. I'm not the target, definitely not the target audience for that particular play. But we saw a really terrific one and. I have to say, in my entire lifetime this may have been one of the best presentations, all told. You know talent, plot, everything. It's cook. It's the curious case of Benjamin Button button, which is okay. Yeah, I've seen the movie which you. You probably saw the movie. Dean: I did. Dan: Yeah, and this is Fitzgerald. It's Fitzgerald. Dean: Yes. Dan: And it is just a remarkable, remarkable presentation. They have about, I would say, 15 actors and they're literally on stage for the entire two and a half hours. And they are literally on stage for the entire two and a half hours and they are the music. So every actor can sing, every actor can dance and every actor can play at least one musical instrument. And they have 30 original songs and then you know the plot. And they pull off the plot quite convincingly with the same actors, starting off at age 70, and he more or less ends up at around age 25, and then they very ingeniously tell the rest of the story. And very gripping, very gripping very moving and very gripping, very gripping very moving, beautiful voices done in. Sort of the style of music is sort of Irish. You know it takes place in Cornwall, which is very close to you know, just across the Irish Sea from Ireland. So it's that kind of music. It's sort of Irish folk music and you know it's sort of violins and flutes and guitars and that sort of thing, but just a beautifully, beautifully done presentation. On its way to New York, I suspect, so you might get a chance to see it there. Dean: Oh wow, that's where it originated, in London. Dan: No, yeah, it's just been. It was voted the number one new musical in London for this year, for 2025. Yeah, but I didn't know what to expect, you know, and I hadn't seen the movie, I knew the plot, I knew somebody's born, old and gets younger. Yeah, just incredibly done. And then there's another one, not quite so gripping. It's called Operation Mincemeat. Do you know the story? Dean: No, I do not. Dan: Yeah, it's a true story, has to do with the Second World War and it's one of those devious plots that the British put together during the Second World War, where to this was probably 1940, 42, 43, when the British had largely defeated the Germans in North Africa, the next step was for them to come across the Mediterranean and invade Europe, the British and Americans. And the question was was it going to be Sicily or was it going to be the island of Sardinia? And so, through a very clever play of Sardinia, and so, through a very clever play, a deception, the British more or less convinced the Germans that it was going to be Sardinia, when in fact it was going to be Sicily. And the way they did this is they got a dead body, a corpse, and dressed him off in a submarine off the coast of spain. The body, floated to shore, was picked up by the spanish police, who were in cahoots, more or less, with the germans, and they gave it to the germans. And the Germans examined everything and sent the message to Berlin, to Hitler, that the invasion was gonna be in Sardinia, and they moved their troops to Sardinia to block it. and the invasion of Sicily was very fast and very successful, but an interesting story. But it's done as a musical with five actors playing 85 different parts. Oh my yeah. Dean: Wow, 85 parts. Dan: Yeah. Dean: It sounds like. Dan: I thought, you were describing Weekend at Bernie's Could be. Dean: Could be if I had seen it If I had seen it. It was funny? Dan: Yeah, it's kind of like Weekend at Bernie's right, right, right, I don't know. I don't know what I'm talking about, but I know you are. And three of them were women who took a lot of male parts, but very, very good comic comic actors, and three of them were women who took a lot of male parts, but very, very good comic actors. It's done in sort of a musical comedy, which is interesting given the subject matter. And then I saw a re-revival of the play Oliver about Oliver Twist, a re-revival of the play Oliver about Oliver Twist and just a sumptuous big musical. Big, you know, big stage, big cast, big music, everything like you know Dickens was a good writer. Dean: Yes, um, dan, have you? Dan? Did you see or hear anything about the new Google Flow release that just came out two or three days ago? I have not. I've been amazed at how fast people adopt these things and how clearly this is going to unlock a new level of advancement in AI. Here thing kind of reminded me of how Steve Jobs used to do the product announcement. You know presentations where you'd be on stage of the big screen and then the. It was such an iconic thing when he released the iPhone into the world and you look back now at what a historically pivotal moment that was. And now you look at what just happened with flow from a prompt. So you say what you describe, what the scene is, and it makes it with what looked like real people having real dialogue, real interactions. And so there's examples of people at a car show talking like being interviewed about their thoughts about the new cars and the whole background. Dan, all the cars are there in the conference. You know the big conference setting with people milling around the background noises of being at a car show. The guy with the microphone interviewing people about their thoughts about the new car, interviewing people about their thoughts about the new car. There's other examples of, you know, college kids out on spring break, you know, talking to doing man-on-the-street interviews with other college kids. Or there's a stand-up comedian doing a stand-up routine in what looks like a comedy club. And I mean these things, dan, you would have no idea that these are not real humans and it's just like the convergence of all of those things like that have been slowly getting better and better in terms of like picture, um, you know, pick, image creation and sound, uh, syncing and all of that things and movies, getting it all together, uh, into one thing. And there, within 48 hours of it being released, someone had released a short feature, a short film, 13 minutes, about the moment that they flipped the switch on color television, and it was like I forget who the, the two, uh in the historic footage, who the people were where they pushed the button and then all of a sudden it switched to color, um broadcasting. But the premise of the story is that they pushed the button and everything turned to color, except the second guy in the thing. He was like it didn't turn him to color and it was. He became worldwide known as the colorless man and the whole story would just unfolded as kind of like a mini documentary and the whole thing was created by one guy, uh in since it was released and it cost about 600 in tokens to create the the whole thing and they were uh in the comments and uh, things are the the description like to create that, whatever that was, would have cost between three to $500,000 to create in tradition, using traditional filmmaking. It would have cost three to 500,000 to create that filmmaking it would have cost three to 500,000 to create that. And you just realize now, dan, that the words like the, the, the um, creativity now is real, like the capability, is what Peter Diamandis would call democratized right. It's democratized, it's at the final pinnacle of it, and you can only imagine what that's going to be like in a year from now, or two years from now, with refinement and all of this stuff. And so I just start to see now how this the generative creative AI I see almost you know two paths on it is the generative creative side of it, the research and compilation or assimilation of information side of AI. And then what people are talking about what we're hearing now is kind of agentic AI, where it's like the agents, where where AIs will do things for you right, like you can train an AI to do a particular job, and you just realize we are really like on the cusp of something I mean like we've never seen. I mean like we've never seen. I just think that's a very interesting it's a very interesting thought right now, you know, of just seeing what is going to be the. You know the vision applied to that capability. You know what is going to be the big unlock for that, and I think that people I can see it already that a lot of people are definitely going down the how path with AI stuff, of learning how to do it. How do I prompt, how do I use these tools, how do I do this, and I've already I've firmly made a decision to I'm not going to spend a minute on learning how to do those things. I think it's going to be much more useful to take a step back and think about what could these be used for. You know what's the best, what's the best way to apply this capability, because there's going to be, you know, there's going to be a lot of people who know how to use these tools, and I really like your idea of keeping Well, what would you use it for? Well, I think what's going to be a better application is like so one of the examples, dan, that they showed was somebody created like a 80s sitcom where they created the whole thing. I mean, imagine if you could create even they had one that was kind of like all in the family, or you know, or uh imagine you could create an entire sitcom environment with a cast of characters and their ai uh actors who can deliver the lines and, you know, do whatever. You could feed a script to them, or it could even write the script I think that what would be more powerful is to think. I I think spending my time observing and thinking about what would be the best application of these things like ideas coming. Dan: I think that somebody's going no no, I'm asking the question specifically. What would you, dean jackson, do with it? That's what. That's what I'm saying oh not what? Not what anybody could do with it, but what? Dean: would you? Dan: do with it um well, I haven't. Dean: I haven't well for one let's let's say using it. I, years ago, I had this thought that as soon as AI was coming and you'd see some of the 11 labs and the HN and you'd see all these video avatars, I had the thought that I wonder what would happen. Could I take an AI and turn this AI into the top real estate agent in a market, even though she doesn't exist? And I went this is something I would have definitely used. I could have used AI Charlotte to help me do, but at the time I used GetMagic. Do you remember Magic, the task service where you could just ask Magic to do? Dan: something, and it was real humans, right. Dean: So I gave magic a task to look up the top 100 female names from the 90s and the top 100 surnames and then to look for interesting combinations that are, you know, three or four syllables maximum and com available so that I could create this persona, one of the ones that I thought, okay, how could I turn Lily Madden Home Services into? How would you use Lily Madden in that way? So I see all of the tools in place right now. So I see all of the tools in place right now. There was an AI realtor in Portugal that did $100 million in generate $100 million in real estate sales. Now that's gross sales volume. That would be about you know, two or $3 million in in revenue. Yeah, commissions for the thing. But you start to see that because it's just data. You know the combinations of all of these things to be able to create. What I saw on the examples of yesterday was a news desk type of news anchor type of thing, with the screen in the background reporting news stories, and I immediately had that was my vision of what Lily Madden could do with all of the homes that have come on the market in Winter Haven, for instance, every day doing a video report of those, and so you start to see setting up. All these things are almost like you know. If you know what I say complications, do you know what? Those are? The little you know? All those magical kind of mechanical things where the marble goes this way and then it drops into the bucket and that lowers it down into the water, which displaces it and causes that to roll over, to this amazing things. I see all these tools as a way to, in combination, create this magical thing. I know how to generate leads for people who are looking for homes in Winter Haven. I know how to automatically set up text and email, and now you can even do AI calling to these people to set them on an email that every single day updates them with all the new homes that come on the market. Does a weekly, you know video. I mean, it's just pretty amazing how you could do that and duplicate that in you know many, many markets. That would be a scale ready algorithm. That's. Dan: That's one thought that I've had with it yeah, you know the the thing that i'm'm thinking here is you know, I've had a lot of conversations with Peter over Peter Diamandis over the years and I said you know, everything really comes down to competition, though. Dean: Everything really comes down to competition though. Dan: The main issue of competition is people's attention, the one thing that's absolutely limited. Everybody talks everything's expanding, but the one thing that's not expanding and can't expand is actually the amount of attention that people have for looking at things you know, engaging with new things. So for example. You asked me the question was I aware of this new thing from Google? From Google and right off the bat, I wouldn't be because I'm not interested in anything that Google does. Period, period, so I wouldn't see it. But I would have no need for this new thing. So this new thing, because what am I going to do with it? Dean: I mean, I don't know. But I recall that that was kind of your take on zoom in two months. Dan: Yeah but, uh. But if the cove, if covet had not happened, I would still not be using zoom yeah, yeah, because there was nobody. There was nobody at the other end that's exactly right. Dean: You didn't have a question that Zoom was the answer to. Dan: Yeah. And I think that that's the thing right now is we don't have a question that the new Google Flow Because this seems to me to be competition with something that already exists, in the sense that there are people who are creating, as you say, $500,000 versions of this and this can be done for $600. Dean: Well, in that particular field, now I can see there's going to be some fierce competition where there will be a few people who take advantage of this and are creating new things advantage of this and are creating new things, and probably a lot of people are put out of work, but not I. I what is so like? Dan: uh, you know, no, and it's not it's not based on their skill and it's it's on their base. There's no increase in the number of amount of attention in the world to look at these things. Dean: There's no increase there's no increase of attention. Yes, the world to look at these things. Dan: There's no increase. There's no increase of attention. Dean: Yes, which it's so eerily funny, but in my journal last night, after watching a lot of this stuff, I like to look at the edges of this and my thought exactly was that this is going to increase by multiples the amount of content that is created. But if I looked at it, that the maximum allowable or available attention for one person is, at the maximum, 16 hours a day, if you add 100% of their available attention bandwidth, you could get 1, 1000 minutes or 100 of those jacksonian units everybody that we only have those. We only have 110 minute units and we're competing. We're competing against the greatest creators ever Like we're creating. We're competing against the people who are making the tippy top shows on Netflix and the tippy top shows on any of these streaming things. I don't think that it's, I think, the novelty of it to everybody's. It's in the wow moment right now that I think everybody's seeing wow, I can't believe you could do this. And it's funny to look at the comments because everybody's commenting oh, this is the end of Hollywood, hollywood's over. I don't think so. Dan: Hollywood's been kind of over for the last five or ten years. I mean it's very interesting. I think this is a related topic. I'm just going to bounce it off you. The Democratic Party has decided that they have to create their own Joe Rogan, because they now feel that Joe Rogan as a person, but also, as you know, a kind of reality out in the communication world tipped the election in 2024. Dean: Who have they nominated? Dan: Yeah, that Trump being on Joe Rogan and a few other big influencers was the reason, and so they're pouring billions of dollars now into creating their own Joe Rogans. But the truth of it is they had a Joe Rogan. He was called Joe Rogan and he was a Democrat. Dean: Yeah, and he was a Democrat. Dan: Yeah, so you got to work out the problem. Why did Joe Rogan Democrat become Joe Rogan Republican is really the real issue question. And they were saying they're going to put an enormous amount of money into influencers because they feel that they have a fundamental messaging problem. Dean: Look how that worked out for them, with Kamala I mean they had all the A-listers. Dan: Well, they had $2 billion I mean Trump spent maybe a quarter of that and they had all the A-listers. They had Oprah. They had, you know, they had just Beyonce, they just had everybody and it didn't make any difference. So I was thinking about it. They think they have a messaging problem. They actually have an existential problem because nobody can nobody can figure out why the democratic party should even exist. This is the fundamental issue why, why, why should a party like this even exist? Dean: I I can't I? Dan: I don't know, I mean, can you answer the question? I can't answer the question I really don't know why this party actually exists. So it's a more fundamental problem to get people's attention. They have no connection, I think, with how the majority of people who show up and vote are actually going about life, are actually going about life. So you have these new mediums of communication and I'm using Google Flow as an example but do you actually have anything to communicate? Dean: Right, it all definitely comes down to the idea. It's capability and ability. I think that that's where we get into the capability column in the VCR formula. That capability is one thing is why I've always said that idea is the most valuable, you know? Dan: um, yeah, because you know, execution of a better idea, a capability paired with a better ability, is going to create a better result but if it's just a way of selling something that people were resisting buying and they were resisting buying in the first place have you really? Dean: made it. Dan: Have you really made a breakthrough? Dean: Have you really made a breakthrough? That was my next journey in my journal was after I realized that. Okay, first of all, everybody is competing for the same 1,000 minutes available each day per human for attention each day per human for attention, and they can't you know, do you can't use all of that time for consuming content there has to be. They're using, you know, eight hours of it for, uh, for working, and you know four hours of it for all the stuff around that, and it's probably, you know, three or four hours a day of available attention. Dan: Boy, that would be a lot. Dean: I think you're right, like I think that's the thing. I'm just assuming that's the, you know, that's the. Well, when you, you know, in the 50s, Dan, what was the? I mean that was kind of the. There was much less competition for attention in the 50s in terms of much less available, right, like you look at, I was thinking that's the people you know, getting up in the morning, having their breakfast, getting to work, coming home, having their dinner and everybody sitting down watching TV for a few hours a night. That's. That seems like that was the american dream, right? Or they were going bowling or going, uh, you know it was the american habit yeah, that's what I meant. That that's it exactly, exactly. The norm, but now, that wasn't there were three channels. Yeah, and now the norm is that people are walking around with their iPhones constantly attached to drip content all day. Dan: Well, I don't know, because I've never Not. Dean: you drip content, all well. Dan: Well, I don't know, because I've never not you and I have never. I've never actually done that, so I don't actually, I don't actually know what, what people are do, I do know that they're doing it because I can? I can observe that when I'm in any situation that I'm watching people doing something that I would never do. In other words, I can be waiting for a plane to leave, I'm in the departure lounge and I'm watching, just watching people. I would say 80 or 90 percent of the people. I'm watching are looking at their phones, yeah, but. Dean: I'm not, but I'm not yes, yes, I'm actually. Dan: I'm actually watching them and uh, wondering what are they? Doing why? Dean: no. Dan: I'm. I'm wondering why they're doing what they're doing. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And, for example, I never watch the movie when I'm on an airplane, but I notice a lot of people watching the screen. Yeah, so, and you know, if anything, I've got my Kindle and I'm reading my latest novel. Yes, that's basically what I'm doing now, so so, you know, I think we're on a fundamental theme here is that we talk about the constant multiplication of new means to do something. Constant multiplication of new means to do something, but the only value of that is that you've got someone's attention. Yes, and my thing, my thinking, is that google flow will only increase the competition for getting yes, attention, attention that nobody, nobody's getting anyway. Dean: That's exactly right, that's it. And then my next thought is to what end? Dan: Well, they're out competing some other means. Dean: In other words, there's probably an entire industry of creating video content that has just been created, too, based on this new capability. I so I just think, man, these whole, I think that you know, I'm just, I'm just going. Dan: I'm just going ahead a year and we just got on our podcast and it'll be you. It won't be me. Dan did you see what such and such company just brought out? And I'll tell you, no, I didn't. And they say this is the thing that puts the thing I was talking about a year ago completely out of. Dean: Isn't that funny, that's what I'm seeing. It probably was a year ago that we had the conversation about Charlotte. Dan: Well, no, it was about six months ago. I think it was six months ago. Dean: Maybe yeah. Dan: But we were talking about Notebook, we were talking about Google. Dean: Notebook. Dan: I had one of my team members do it for me three or four times and then I found that the two people talking it just wasn't that interesting. It really didn't do it so I stopped't want to be dismissive here and I don't want to be there but what if this new thing actually isn't really new because it hasn't expanded the amount of tension that's available on the planet? Dean: biggest thing you have to, the biggest thing that you have to increase for something to be really new is actually to increase the amount of human attention that there is on the planet, and I don't know how you do that because, right, it seems to be limited yeah, well, I guess I mean you know, one path would be making it so that there it takes less time to do the things that they're spending their time other than it seems to me, the only person who's got a handle on this right now is Donald Trump. Dan: Donald seems to have a greater capacity to get everybody's attention than anyone anyone in my lifetime. Mm-hmm, yeah, he seems to have. Dean: I mean you look at literally like what and the polarizing attention that he gets. Like certainly you'd have to say he doesn't care one way or the other. Dan: He doesn't really care love or love, love or hate. He's kind of got your attention yeah one thing that I'm. He's got Canada's attention yeah. Dean: I mean really. Dan: That and $7 will get you a latte today getting. Canada's attention. Dean: It won't get you an. Americano, but it'll get you a Canadiano, okay. Dan: Yeah, it's so funny because I just I've created a new form and. I do it with perplexity it's called a perplexity search and give you a little background to this. For the last almost 20, 25 years 24, I think it is I've had a discussion group here in Toronto. Dean: It's about a dozen people. Right. Dan: And and every quarter we send in articles and then we create an article book, usually 35, 40 articles, which is really interesting, and it's sort of the articles sort of represent a 90 to 180 day sense of what's going on in the world. You know, you kind of get a sense from the articles what was going on in the world and increasingly, especially since AI came out. I said, you know, these articles aren't very meaty. They don't know it's one person's opinion about something or one person's. You know, they've got it almost like a rant that they put into words about some issues so what I? resorted to is doing perplexity search where, for example, I have one that I've submitted. This was the week when we had to submit our articles and we'll be talking about them in July, the second week of July. So they have to be formatted, they have to be printed. July, so they have to be formatted, they have to be printed, they have to be the book has to be put together and the book has to be sent out. Usually, everybody has about four weeks to read 35 articles. So my articles I have four articles this time and they all took the form, and one of them was 10 reasons why American consumers will always like their gas-fueled cars. Okay, and there were 10 reasons. And then I say, with each of the reasons, give me three bullet point, statistical proof of why this is true. And it comes out to about five pages, and then I have it write an introduction and a conclusion. This is a format that I've created with Propoxy. It takes me about an hour to start, to finish, to do the whole thing, and I read this and I said this is really, really good, this is really good. You know this is very meaty, you know it's got. You know it's just all fact, fact, fact, fact, fact, and it's all put together and it's organized. So I don't know what the response is going to be, because this is the first time I did it, but I'll never get an article from the New York Times or an article from the Wall Street Journal again and submit it, because my research is just incredibly better than their research, you know. And so my sense is that, when it comes to this new AI thing, people who are really good at something are going to get better at something, and that's the only change that's going to take place, and the people who are not good at something are going to become it's going to become more and more revealed of how not good they are. Yeah, yeah, like the schmucks are going to look schmuckier, the schmuckification of America and you can really see this because it's now the passion of the news media in the United States to prove how badly they were taken in by the Biden White House, that basically he, basically he wasn't president for the last four years, for the last four years there were a bunch of aides who had access to the pen, the automatic pen where you could sign things, and now they're in a race of competition how brutally and badly they were taken in by the White House staff during the last four years. But I said, yeah, but you know, nobody was ever seduced who wasn't looking for sex. You were looking to be deceived. Yeah, you know, all you're telling us is what easily bribe-able jerks you actually are right now, and so I think we're. You know. I'm taking this all back to the start of this conversation, where you introduced me to Google Flow. Yeah, and I'll be talking to Mike Koenigs in you know a few days, and I'm sure Mike is on to this and he will have Mike, if there's anybody in our life who will have done something with this. Dean: it's Mike Koenigs that's exactly right. Dan: You're absolutely right. Dean: Yeah. Dan: Mike will have three or four presentations using this. Yes, but the big thing I come down to. What do you have that is worth someone else's attention to pay attention to? Do you have something to communicate? Dean: Do you have something to communicate that? And my sense is it can only be worth their time if it's good for them to pay attention to you for a few minutes. You're exactly right, that is an ability. Do you have the ability to get somebody's attention? Because the capability to create that, content is going to be. Dan: There's's going to be only a few people at the tippy top that have well, that's not going to be the issue that's not going to be the issue that's not going to be the issue, that's the how is taken care of. Yes, that's exactly it. The question is the why? Dean: yes, I put it, you were saying the same thing. I think that that it's the what I just said, the why and the what. Why are we? What? To what end are we doing this? And then, what is it that's going to capture somebody's attention? Uh, for this, and I think that that's yeah, I mean, it's pretty amazing to be able to see this all unfold. Dan: Hmm. Dean: You know, yeah, yeah. But there's always going to be a requirement for thinking about your thinking and the people who think about their thinking. I think that people this is what I see as a big problem is that people are seeing AI as a surrogate for thinking that oh what a relief I don't have to think anymore. Dan: Yeah. Dean: I saw a meme that said your Gen Z doctors are cheating their way through medical school using chat GPT. Probably time to start eating your vegetables, it's probably time to start living healthily. Exactly yes. Dan: It's very interesting. I was interviewed two or three days ago by New Yorker magazine actually. Dean: Really Wow. Dan: Fairly, and it was on longevity. Dean: OK, because you're on the leaderboard right. Dan: The longevity, yeah, and, and they had interviewed Peter Diamandis and they said you ought to talk to Ann Sullivan, nice guy, the interviewer. I said the biggest issue about, first of all, we're up against a barrier that I don't see any progress with, and that is that our cells reproduce about 50 times. That seems to be built in and that most takes us to about 120,. You know, and there's been very few. We only have evidence of one person who got to 120, 121, 122, a woman in France, and she died about 10 years ago. I do think that there can be an increase in the usefulness of 120 years. In other words, I think that I think there's going to be progress in people just deciding well, I got 120 years and I'm going to use them as profitably as I can, and I said that's kind of where I that's kind of where I am right now and, uh, I said, uh, I have this thing called one 56, but the purpose of the one 56 is so that I don't, um, uh, misuse my time right now. Right, that's really, that's really the reason for it. And I said you know, at 81, I'm doing good. I'm as ambitious as I've ever been. I'm as energetically productive as I've ever been. That's pretty good. That's pretty good because when I look around me, I don't see that being true for too many other people and see that being true for too many other people. It was really, really interesting, I said, if we could get half the American population to be more productive from years 60 to 100, a 40-year period. I said it would change the world. It would totally change the world. So I said the question is do you have actually anything to be usefully engaged with once you get to about 60 years old? Do you have something that's even bigger and better than anything you've done before? And I said you know, and my sense is that medicine and science and technology is really supporting you if you're interested in doing that. But whether it's going to extend our lifetime much beyond what's possible right now. I said I don't think we're anywhere near that. Dean: I don't either. Yeah, I think you look at that, but I think you hit it on the head. That of the people who are the centenarians, the people who make it past a hundred. They're typically, they're just hung on. They made it past there but they haven't really had anything productive going on in their life for a long time since 85 years old, very rare to see somebody. Uh, yeah, you know, I mean you think about Charlie Bunger, you know, died at 99. And you look at, norman Lear made it to 101. And George Burns to 100. But you can count on one hand the people who are over 80 that are producing. Yeah, you're in a rare group. Where do you stand on the leaderboard right now? Dan: I was number 12 out of 3,000. That was about four months ago. Dean: That was about four months ago. Dan: I only get the information because David Hasse sends it to me. My numbers were the same. In other words, it's based on your rate of aging. Dean: That's what the number is when I was number one. Dan: the number, was this, and my number is still the same number. And when I was number one, the number was this and my number is still the same number. It just means that I've been out-competed by 11 others, including the person who's paying for the whole thing, brian Johnson. But you know useful information, yeah. Dean: But you know useful information. Dan: Yeah, you know and you know. But the big thing is I'm excited about the next workshop we're doing this quarter. I'm excited about the next book we're writing for this quarter. So so I've always got projects to be excited about. Dean: I love it All righty, I love it Alrighty. Okay, dan, that was a fun discussion. I'll be back next week, me too. I'll see you right here. 1:03:42 - Dan: Yeah, me too. Awesome See you there. Okay, bye, bye,

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André, The Impulsive Thinker™, sits down with serial Entrepreneur Mike Koenigs to dig deep into the ADHD journey—from feeling out of place in a small town to finding real momentum as a business builder. Mike shares how undiagnosed ADHD drove him to stay busy, constantly learn, and create value. The two discuss the challenges of hyperactivity, managing anxiety, and turning distraction into drive. Mike also reveals practical tools like his “10-minute rule” for task management, and why curiosity, purpose, and structure are key for any ADHD Entrepreneur. Get inspired to harness your unique brain and become more productive on your terms.   The ADHD Simplified™ online course is coming soon!  Get on the waitlist (and get a special discount)! Download The Sh!t List™, my weekly planning tool.  We want to hear from you! Send show ideas, questions, or feedback to podcast@theimpulsivethinker.com and join our newsletter Impulsive Thoughts. Watch the podcast on YouTube and connect with me on LinkedIn. Check out our website.   Guest: Mike Koenigs is the founder of the Superpower Accelerator, a serial Entrepreneur, investor, and judge on the entrepreneurs.com Elevator Pitch TV show. He is a 19-time bestselling author and co-hosts the Capability Amplifier podcast with Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach, as well as The Big Leap podcast with business sage and author Gay Hendricks. Mike has five business exits, including two publicly traded companies. Known for his authenticity and straightforward approach, Mike brings a wealth of experience to every conversation.   Free Digital copy of Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABrissonYNA Ai Accelerator Course: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABAi Ai Book: https://AiAccelerator.com/ABAiBook Your Next Act Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABYNA Referral Party Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABRP Punch the Elephant Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/ABPunch Ai Live Event: https://AiAccelerator.com/LIVEAndre

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In this episode of Welcome to Cloudlandia, I chat with Dan about his recent journey to Buenos Aires for stem cell therapy on his knee. After living with an injury since 1975, he shares how advancements in medical technology are providing new solutions for pain and mobility. We discuss the challenges of recovery and the impressive potential of these therapies, along with vivid stories from his experience in this vibrant city. We also touch on the role of AI in our modern landscape, questioning its reliability and pondering whether it enhances creativity or simply recycles existing ideas. As we explore the implications of AI, we consider how it can assist in achieving desired outcomes without requiring individuals to develop new skills themselves. Sullivan emphasizes the importance of meaningful work and the balance between utilizing technology and fostering genuine human creativity. Our conversation wraps up by highlighting the ongoing journey of personal growth and the need for continuous improvement in an ever-evolving world. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Dan shares his personal journey to Buenos Aires for stem cell therapy to rejuvenate his knee cartilage, highlighting advancements in medical technology and the promising future of these treatments. We explore the historical significance of technological revolutions, from steam power to the creation of the alphabet and Arabic numbers, and their impact on communication and societal progress. The discussion delves into the rapid advancements in AI technology, questioning its role in creativity and entrepreneurship, and examining its potential for convenience and efficiency. Dan and I consider the distinction between ability and capability, reflecting on how current technological advancements like AI have amplified capabilities while individual aspirations may lag. We discuss the integration of AI in creative processes, highlighting how it can enhance productivity and creativity without diminishing human input. The conversation touches on the importance of efficiency and prioritization in personal growth, exploring strategies for optimizing tasks and delegating effectively. We conclude by reflecting on the ongoing nature of personal and technological growth, emphasizing the value of continuous improvement and collaboration in achieving success. Links: WelcomeToCloudlandia.com StrategicCoach.com DeanJackson.com ListingAgentLifestyle.com TRANSCRIPT (AI transcript provided as supporting material and may contain errors) Dean: Mr. Sullivan. Dan: Mr Jackson, it's been a while, it's been a while. Dean: And yet here we are. Like no time has passed. Dan: Yes. Dean: Because it's now. Dan: But I've put on a lot of bear miles since I saw you last. Dean: Yeah, tell me about your journeys. Dan: Yeah well, buenos Aires. Yep Just got back yesterday and am in considerable pain. Oh really what happened. Well, they give you new stem cells. So now, they're going after. They're going still on the knee, but now they're going after tendons and ligaments, yeah, and so this may seem contrarian, but if you're in pain, it means that they're working. Dean: Oh, okay. Dan: How's that? For a compelling offer If you feel really bad about this, it means that what I'm offering you is a great solution. Dean: Yeah, with a name like Smuckers, it's got to be good, right yeah? What was that cough syrup that was known to taste so bad? Buckley's, buckley's. Dan: Tastes so bad. Tastes awful Works great. Dean: Yeah, that's right. That's the perfect thing. Tastes awful, works great. So were they completely pleased with your progress. Dan: it's, yeah, I think that the from what I can tell from they. They show you pictures of other complete cartridges. You know, okay, with other people and my left this is my left knee an injury from 1975. 1975, uh-huh, so 50 years, and it progressively wore down. It was a meniscus tear and in those days they would remove the torn part of the meniscus, which they don't do anymore. They have new surgical glue and they just glue it back together again. But this is the. This is one of the cost of living in over a period of history where things get better and so, as a result, I have a cartilage today which is equal and capability as it was before I tore it in 1975. However, all the adjustments my left leg and my head to make, 50-year period of adjusting to a deteriorating capability in my left there was a lot of calcification and stresses and strains on the tendons. So now that they can see the complete cartilage back, they can know exactly what they have to do with the otherons. So now that they can see the complete cartilage back, they can know exactly what they have to do with the other things. So they still reinforce it. So I get new stem cells for the cartilage because it has to be reinforced and so it's a good thing. I'm planning to live another 75 years because I think every quarter over that period I'm going to be going to Argentina. Dean: Oh boy, this is great. Dan: Or Argentina, is coming to me. They're going through their FDA phases right now and he's getting the doctor scientist who created this is getting his permanent resident card in the United States. So I think probably five years five years it'll be available to others. You know they don't have to make the trip. Dean: Well, that's great so now you've got the knee cartilage of a preteen Swedish boy. We were bouncing around the mountains. Dan: Yeah, something like that, yeah, something like that, something like that it's interesting that it wasn't 1975 when the $6 million man started out. Dean: That's what you're going to end up as the $6 million man. We can rebuild. We'll see. Dan: Yeah, but I had. While we were there, we had a longtime client from Phoenix was down. He was working on knees and rotator cuffs in his shoulders. Dean: And. Dan: I was able to say does it hurt? And he says yes, it does, and I said that means it's working. Dean: That means it's working. Dan: Yeah, and I said. He said you didn't tell me about the pain part before you encouraged me to come down here and I said, well, why? You know? Why, pull around with a clear message. Dean: And I said well, why, you know why fool around with a clear message, Right, I remember when Dave Astry had he had, like you know, a hundred thousand dollars worth of all of it done, all the joints, all the like full body stuff, and he was just in such pain afterwards for a little while. But how long does the pain last? Dan: Imagine it's like getting well, if I go by the previous trips, which were not equal in intensity to this one, there was about three or four days. Three or four days and then you know, you're, you're up and around. Yeah, as a result of this, I'm not going to be able to make my Arizona trip, because this week for genius Right, because? I'm going to have to be in wheelchairs and everything. And if there's one place in the world you don't want to be not able to walk around, it's Phoenix. Because, it's all walking. That's the truth. Yeah, up and down. So we're calling that off for now, and yeah, so anyway, and anyway. But they're really thriving down there. They're building a new clinic in a different part of the city, which is a huge city. I never realized how big Buenos Aires is. It's along the same size as London, you know London. Dean: England. Yeah right, you know how big London is. How long are you go on each trip? How long are you there? Dan: We arrive on a Sunday morning and we leave on a Friday night. Okay, so the whole week. Yeah, yeah, it's about eight days, eight travel days, because on Saturday we have to go to Atlanta to catch the next plane. Dean: Yeah. Dan: That's either a dog or a monkey. Which do you have there? Dean: That was a dog, my neighbor's. I'm sitting out in my courtyard. That was my neighbor's dog. It's an absolutely beautiful Florida morning today, I mean it is room temperature with a slight breeze. It's just so peaceful out here in my courtyard aside from working out Well. Dan: you're close to the Fountain of Youth. That's exactly right. How many? 100 miles? 100 miles to the north, st Augustine, that's right. That's exactly right. Dean: Yeah, this whole. Just look at. Dan: The De Leon. That's right yeah. Dean: This whole just look at the day. Leon, yeah, I know my I think we're going to look back at this time. You know like what? You are on the leading edge of big advantage of these treatments. You know the things that are available medically, medical science wise to us, and you realize how. I was having a conversation with Charlotte this morning about the I want to layer in you know the benchmarks technologically around the things that we've been talking about in terms of text and pictures and audio and video and seeing them as capabilities where it all started. You know, and it's amazing that really all of it, aside from the printing press with gutenberg, is really less than 150 years old, all of it, because she asked about the benchmarks along the way and if you went from Gutenberg to different evolutions of the press, to the typewriter, to the word processors in personal computing and digital, you know PDFs and all of that stuff and distribution has really only started. You know full scale in 150 years, along with the phonograph in the mid-1800s, the, you know, photography and moving pictures all kind of happened in that one 1850 to 1900 period. You know, but the big change of course, yeah, 1900 to 1950. Dan: Well, you know it's interesting because it's built like the question of what are the tallest mountains on the planet, and the answer is not Mount Everest. The tallest mountains on the planet are the Hawaiian Islands. Dean: Oh, okay. Dan: You know, the big one, the big island, I think the top peak there, Mauna Loa. I think Mauna Loa is a name of it and it's about 30,. Everest is 20, 29,000 and change, but Mauna Loa is around 32,000. Dean: Is that right yeah? Dan: but it's. You know that's an island that goes right down to the ocean floor and I think the same thing with technology is that we look back and we just take it back to sea level. We take technology back but we don't see the massive, you know, the mass amount of growth that was. That was over tens of thousands of years. That was before you could actual changing technology. I think probably have the perception maybe you know 150 or 200 years where we can see changes in technology over a decade. You know it would be a tremendous thing. It's the perception of change that I think has suddenly appeared on the planet. You know, and I think that the big one, there were three right in a row it was steam power, it was electricity and it was internal combustion. You had those three multiplier technologies Steam 18, no 1770s, 17,. You know it was fully developed probably right at the time of the American Revolution 1776. You had really, dependably, certain steam power right around then. You had to have that multiplier. You had to have that multiplier for there to be significant, frequent technological jumps. You had to have this. Before that, it was slavery. It was animals and slavery that got you, and that didn't change. Dean: Yeah, I mean because the steam. That's what really was. The next big revolution in the printing press was the steam powered printing Steam powered presses. Dan: Yeah, steam presses. Dean: That allowed the newspapers to really take off then yeah. Dan: Yeah, it's fascinating. Dean: You know that you have Charlotte in my who knows all of that. Dan: You better explain that, you better explain that. Dean: I think all of our for the new listeners. Well, there may be new people. There may be new people today. Dan: You know, yes, I don't want my reputation. Dean: That's so funny. Well, even that you know having an AI that we have named Charlotte, my chat GPT buddy, to be able to bounce these ideas off and she gets it. I mean, she sees the thing, ideas off and she gets it. I mean, she sees the thing. But you know, it's really what you said about the islands. You know the sea floor right, the bedrock, the level all the way down is where that is. And I think if you look at, even before Gutenberg, the platform that was built on, for there to be movable type, there had to be type, that had to be the alphabet, the alphabet had to be. And it's just amazing when you think about what would have been the distribution method and the agreement that this was the alphabet. This is what this, this is what we're all gonna do and these are the words. Dan: And I'm fascinated by that whole, that whole development, because all that, yeah, yeah, it's really interesting because, as far as we can tell, it's it's roughly about 3 000 years ago. The alphabet eastern mediterranean is basically, but where it really took on that we notice a historical impact is with the Greeks. Their alphabet and ours isn't all that different. I think it's got a few letters different using our set of ABC. It's like 80%, 80%, 85% similarity between that and the. Greek alphabet. And the other thing is did the culture, or did the country, if you will, that? Had it, did they have any other powers? I mean, were they military powers, were they? Maritime powers and the Greeks had it. The Greeks were, they had military power. They had, you know, they were you know they weren't an island, but they had a lot of ports to the Mediterranean. And did they have ideas to go along with the alphabet? Did they have significant, significant ideas? Powerful because they were that's where the spotlight was for new thinking about things at the same time that the alphabet appeared. So they could, you know, they could get this out to a lot of different people and but it's not. It's not very old in terms of time on the planet. Right when you think about the big picture, yeah, yeah, and you could see how the countries that the civilizations, countries, cultures that did not have the alphabet, how they didn't make the same kind of progress. Dean: Yeah, that's. Dan: I mean, it's really and then the Arabic numbering system was huge, where you had zero, you had nine, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and you had zero, and zero made all this. Nothing made all the difference in the world. Nothing made all the difference. Dean: oh, that's funny, I heard a comedian talking about the Greek salad. It was such a. It gave us so much so early. But really all we've gotten in the last few hundred years is the salad, the Greek salad they've kind of been resting on their laurels, you know. Dan: Yeah, don't forget souvlaki. Dean: Oh yes, souvlaki, Exactly. Dan: Souvlaki is a very big contribution to human progress. Dean: Uh-huh and baklava, Baklava yeah. Yes, that's so funny. I had an interesting thought the other day. I was talking with someone about where does this go? You start to see now the proliferation of AI being used in content creation poll. You know 82% of people don't trust any content that's created to be. You know whether it's authentic or whatever, or real compared to. Dan: AI created and yeah, of course I don't trust that poll. Dean: Right, exactly. Dan: None of that. How could you possibly get a poll? Dean: I know. Dan: I mean how you know your hundred closest friends. Dean: I mean, is that what I mean exactly? Dan: I think that whole thing 82 out of my hundred closest friends who's? Got a hundred close. Who's got a hundred closest friends? You know, like that yeah and you know I mean so. It's ridiculous. What we know is that it's pervasive and it's growing. Dean: Yes, that's true, I can tell. Dan: And you know I was really struck by it, like if I go back two years, let's say, you know the spring of 23. Dean: Yeah. Dan: And yeah, and I'm having my connector calls, especially with the raise owners, and you know so maybe there's 15 people on the call two years ago and maybe one of them is one of these lead scouts. He does things technological, you know, it could be Lior Weinstein or Chad Jenkins, like that, or Mike Koenigs might be Mike Koenigs, and of course they're into it and they're into it and they're making very confident predictions about where this is all going, and I go to three weeks ago, when I had two FreeZone podcasts day after each other, tuesday and Wednesday, and there might have been a combined 23 different people. A couple of people appeared twice, so 23 people and every one of them was involved in some way with AI. That had happened over a two-year period and there wasn't any, what I would say, wonder about this. There wasn't any sense. Of you know, this is amazing or anything. They're just talking about it as if it's a normal thing. So fundamental capability has gotten into the entrepreneurial marketplace and is now considered normal. Dean: Yeah, Just the way like yeah. And Wi-Fi is, you know, internet. We take that for granted. Yeah, I worry, though, that I think like, generationally, where does this head? I'm saying that it just seems like a proliferation of intellectual incest is where we're headed with that, that if all the new you know, generative ai are just regurgitating, assembling stuff that already exists, who's creating the new thoughts in there? Dan: you know, well you say you're worried I'm not worried. Dean: I don't, I mean you're not worried, I'm not worried, I'm just, you're like one of those people who says they're curious, but they actually don't care. I don't, I don't really care. You're right, they want to be seen as caring. Dan: You want to be seen as worrying. Dean: Yeah, thanks for calling me out. Dan: You're not worried at all. Dean: Yeah, that's it. I need you to keep me in check. Dan: Actually, you're luxuriating in your inequality. Dean: Yes, exactly Because I know I'm coming up with original ideas. That's right. Well, has it changed at all? No, I think that's the thing. I'm just observing it. I'm really starting to see. I think I mentioned years ago, probably when we first started the Joy of Procrastination podcast I read an article about the tyranny of convenience and I thought that was really interesting. Right, that convenience is kind of an unrated driver of things. We're like on the, you know, at the we're on the exponential curve of convenience now that there's very little need to do anything other than decide that's what you want, you know, and I think, riding on that level, I just see, like, where things are going now, like, if you think about it, the beginning of the 1900s we were, if you wanted to go anywhere, it was with a horse right. And we're at a situation now I've had it my the new tesla self-driving, they've got the full self-driving thing is, I was, I went to meet with Ilko in Vero Beach, which is about an hour and a half away, hour and 15 minutes away, and I pulled out of my driveway not even out of my driveway, I just pulled out of my garage and I said you know, navigate to the restaurant where we were meeting in Vero Beach, and then I, literally, dan, did not touch the wheel as we pulled into the restaurant All the way. The entire drive was done by Tesla and to me. You know, you see now that we're literally one step away from hopping in the backseat and just waking up when you get there, kind of thing. We're inches away from that now because functionally, it's already happening and I have 100% confidence in it. It's you, it's. It's an amazing advancement and I just think about every single thing, like you know, every possible thing that could be done for you is that's where we're moving towards. Do you know, dan Martell? Have you met dan? Dan: no, I heard his name, so he's a really cool guy. Dean: He wrote a book recently called buy back your time, but his, you know, he's made his name with sas companies, he had a sas academy and he's a investor and creates that. But he said the modern, the new modern definition is, you know, instead of software as a service, it's we're moving into success as a service, that it's delivering the result to people, as opposed to the tool that you can use to create the result. And I think that's where we're going with AI more than I don't think people learn how to use the tool as much as people organizing the tool to deliver popular results that people are going to want. And I think that that's really what you know. Electricity, if you go all the way back, like if you think about that's probably on the magnitude of the impact, right, but even way beyond that. But if you think about it, wasn't just electricity, it was what that capability, the capability of electricity, opened up, the possibility for the ability to have constant refrigeration. You know some of the application of that core capability and lighting, and lighting exactly. Dan: Lighting, lighting, yeah. Dean: So I think that's where we're yeah, looking back you know you know. Dan: The thing that strikes me, though, is it all depends on the aspirations of the individual who has these things available and my sense is, I don't see any increase, relatively speaking, in people's aspiration you don't see any increase in people's aspiration. I don't think people are any more ambitious now than when I started coaching, so they have I'll just quote you back a distinction which you made, which I think is an incredibly important distinction the ability, the difference between an ability and a capability. People have enormous capability, exponential capability, but I don't see their abilities getting any better. Right, I agree. Yes. So it doesn't mean that everybody can do anything. Actually only a very small few of people can do anything yeah. And so I think people's ability to be in the gap has gone up exponentially because they're not taking advantage of the capabilities that are there. So they feel actually, as things improve, they're getting worse. That's why the drug addiction is so high. Drug addiction is so high and addiction is so high is that people have a profound sense that, even though the world around them is getting better, they're not. Dean: Yeah, I just thought. As you're saying, all that you know is thinking about that capability and ability. That's a profound distinction. I think so, yeah. Dan: But also the the thing I'll write it down, and I'll write it down and send to you to know that. Dean: I'm serious about it, okay, but the thing people's desire for the things that ability can provide, you know, is I think there's a opportunity there in if you have the capability to, if you have the ability to apply a capability to get somebody a result that they want and value without having to go and develop the ability to create it, I think there's an opportunity there. That's kind of along the lines of that success as a service. Dan: No on an individual basis yes. But nothing's changed between the inequality of certain individuals and other individuals. Dean: Nothing's changed there. No, I think you're right, it's still distribution. Dan: Except that I think people are feeling it's still distribution, Except that the people who I think people are feeling more unequal. Dean: Yeah, yeah, but the ability to and I think AI gives people, you know, the ability to do create content at scale that they wouldn't have the ability to do otherwise. You know, even though it's mediocre, I think that's really the thing we're going to be able to have a, you know, an onslaught of no, I think it magnifies who you are to begin with. Dan: If you're mediocre, I think you get exponential mediocrity I guess. Dean: Thank you, I don't think. Dan: I don't think it takes a poor writer and makes them into a great writer. No, it does not. Dean: That's what I'm saying. Dan: Because they don't have the discernment between what's good writing and bad writing to start with. Well, how would they know when to get the AI back? I mean grammatically, I mean if they're bad at grammar, correct spelling, but that's not meaning, that doesn't have anything to do with meaning. So, yeah, so you know, I'm noticing. I mean I've normalized it already. I mean I put everything through perplexity. I read a whole paragraph and I run it through and then I'll add context to it, I'll add dimensions to it and I think but I'm the one coming up with the prompts, I doing the prompts, it's not prompting. It doesn't prompt me at all right you know, yeah, it doesn't impress me. Till the day I start in the morning, says Dan, while you were sleeping, while you were having, you know, reading and everything else. I've been doing some thinking on your behalf and I've thought this through. Now I'm impressed. Dean: I wonder how far we are away from that. Dan: I mean infinity away, uh-huh right, because that's not what it does. That's what we do. Yeah, yeah. Where do you think the desire comes from? Where do you think the desire because I see it almost as a desire is that we're completely replaceable? Where do you think that desire comes from? Dean: The desire for that people have. I think if you go down to the that technology can completely replace me. Dan: I mean, it seems to me to be an odd aspiration. Dean: I wonder what the I heard. I saw somebody let me see if I get the words right saying that I don't want to. I don't want AI to create art and writing so that I can do the dishes. I want AI to do the dishes and cook so that I can create art and music. Which is so yeah, I mean, when you look at the fundamental things like why does anybody do anything? What drives desire? I think, if you go back to the core thing, like the life that we live right now is so far removed from the life of ancestors. You know, in terms of the daily, you know, if you just look at what even going to Maslow's needs right of the if everybody we want to have a nice house, we want to have a car to drive around in, we want to have food, meals that are plentiful and delicious, and money to do the things that we want to do, but I think that most people would be content with those things. I think it's a very rarefied exception of people that are ambitious beyond their comfort requirements. Like you look at, why does somebody who you know you look at those things that once somebody reaches economic freedom kind of thing or whatever, it's very it's not uncommon that the people who don't need to continue doing stuff continue to do stuff. You know that can, like you're baked in ambition and I think score right if you look at the things that you're beyond, you don't need that at 80. Dan: I like being fully occupied with meaningful work. Dean: Right. Dan: In other words, I like working, I really do like working. Yeah, and there's no difference between the amount of time working at age. I am 80, almost 81. Dean: Yeah. Dan: At age. I am 80, almost 81. And there's no difference between the amount of hours. If you measure me by a day a week, there's no difference in the number of hours that I'm working which qualifies under work. You know it's a focus day kind of work. There's no difference now than when I was 50. How I'm going about it is very different. What I'm surrounded by in terms of other capabilities, other people's capabilities, is very different. I'm surrounded with it by. Technology is very different, okay, but it's still the same. I have sort of a measure of quality. You know that the work is. I like doing the work I'm good at. The work is meaningful. I like doing the work I'm good at. The work is meaningful, I find the work energizing, I find the work rewarding stays exactly the same and that's what I'm always. So when ai comes along, I said does it affect the amount of meaningful work that I do? And so far it hasn't changed anything and it's actually increased it. It's like I would say it. Actually I find and I can just measure it in projects that I'll start and continue work through until the project is completed. It's gone up considerably since I've had perplexity yeah, oh, that's interesting. Dean: So what would you say, like, what are the top few ways that you like? Integrate perplexity to an advantage like that for you, then? Because? Dan: you're basically, you're an observer of what you know and you're thinking about your thinking that hiring with Jeff Madoff and Jeff is working on the part of the book that involves interviews with people in show business and people who really understand the concept of casting rather than hiring, and the people who've built their businesses on a theater approach. So Jeff's doing that and we have our team supporting him. They're setting up the interviews, we're recording the interviews and we're putting them into print form for him. But the interesting thing about it is that I'm just working on the tool part of the book, the four-by-four casting tool, which is actually going to be five chapters. It's actually five chapters of the book Because the entire psychology of having people create their own roles inside your company is the essence of what casting, not hiring, really means is that you're not giving people job descriptions. You're what a completed project looks like, what a completed process looks like and everything else, but how they go about it they create for themselves. They actually create it. So they're not automatons. We're not creating robots here. We're creating people and we want them to be alert, curious, responsive and resourceful. What does? that mean we want things to happen faster, easier, bigger and better. What does that mean? We want them to create projects with a sense of commitment, courage and capability and confidence. So we're laying this out, so it's like a human being's brain manual, basically, as we're putting together that when you're involved in teamwork, what it looks like like. So what I'll do is I'll write a paragraph on my own time, just on word. I write in maybe a hundred word paragraph and what's going to be the context of this, and then I'll immediately go to perplexity and I said now I want you to take the this hundred word paragraph and I want you to come. I want you to divide it into three 50 word paragraphs and stressing these, and have one distinct idea for each paragraph. But I want the meaning of the three paragraphs to integrate with each other and reinforce each other. But there's a distinctly new thought. So I just give it all directions, I press the button and out it comes. So I said okay now looking at the essence of each of the three paragraphs, I'd like you to give each one of them a really great punchy subhead thing. I got my subheads, but I'm really engaged with, I'm sort of in real teamwork. I'm teamwork with this other intelligence and that feels yeah, really terrific, that feels really terrific. Dean: That feels really terrific, that's great. So you're using it to, you're the. You know I heard somebody talk about that the 10, 80, 10 situation where you're the beginning 10% of something, then let it create, expand that, create the 80%, and then you're the final 10 on weaving, yeah, together and except I would have about five, ten, eighty tens for the complete right. Dan: You know, yeah, and, like in perplexity, you just have the ask me line. I'll go through five or six of those and right in the course of producing what I you know, and I end up totally. I'll probably end up with about 200 words and you know it's broken down and some of them are bullet points and some of them are main paragraphs and everything, but I enjoy that. And then at the end I say now rewrite all of this in the concise, factual, axiomatic style of strategic coach Dan Sullivan. Use a maximum of Anglo-Saxon words, a maximum of active passive verbs, everything in the second person singular. You voice Helvetica and then Helvetica, please, Helvetica new standard Helvetica. Dean: New standard Exactly yes so funny, right, yeah I love that. Dan: But here's the thing, the whole question, I think, in all human experience, when you experience something new, how long is it that before amazing becomes normal and expected? Dean: yeah, yeah, and not long, no, not long. Once we get the hang of something, I think what you've had three expectations that's a good way to think about it. Actually, the way you're using it is very that's very useful yeah, and I don't keep my prompts either. Dan: I don't keep my prompts because then I'm becoming a bit of an automaton, right? So every time I start I go through the prompt, you know. And you know, I kind of have it in my head what the prompts are, but I want to see each time. Maybe I'll make a change this time and I don't want to cut myself out from the change, right, yeah, but my sense is that you went back and you could actually observe yourself learning the alphabet, you know first grade for me or learning the numbering system first grade for me. I bet the Dan who's going through this AI experience at 80 isn't much different from the. Dan at six years old, going through learning how to read and write and doing arithmetic. I bet I'm following pretty much the same pattern and that's a capability, that's a yeah, that is a really capability. Dean: Isn't that funny. It's like I remember I still remember like vividly being in kindergarten in january of 1972 and learning that something happened over the Christmas break there that we switched to, we had a new year and now it's not 1971, it's 1972. I remember just. I'm just. It's so funny how that made such an impression on me that now I knew something new. You know this is. Dan: I don't, you know how you just have total unawareness of something. Dean: And then all of a sudden now I know it's 1972, I know my place in time here yeah, yeah, I used to, I, when I was coaching. Dan: You know the first year of strategic coach program and I would talk about how long things took to get a result. You know. Dean: Yeah. Dan: So I said you know you know. I said the big difference that you're going to find being a coach is that you're essentially you're going from a time and effort economy to get a result just getting a result and shortening the amount of time it takes you to get a result. I said that's the big change that's going to take in the program. And I said, for example, I've noticed because I had a lot of really top life insurance agents in the program in the 1970s and 1980s insurance agents in the program in the 1970s and 1980s and they would talk about the big cases. You know the big cases, you know where they would get paid in those days. They get paid $100,000 for life insurance policy and they say you know those big cases, they can take two or three years. You know, take two or three years before them. And I said, actually, I said they were instantaneous. Actually, you got the sale instantaneously. And they said well, what do you mean? No, I put two. No, I said it took two or three years not getting Getting the case was actually instantaneous. It's just that you spend a lot of time not getting the case. What? if you just eliminated the amount of time not getting the case. What if you just eliminated the amount of time not getting the case and just got the case? Then the results would be instantaneous. I think that's really what we're after. Dean: Yes, I agree. I was just talking with somebody about that today. I didn't use those words, but the way you describe it is. You know that people spend a long time talking about realtors in specific. You know that they're getting the listing happens right away, but they do spend a lot of time not getting the listing here. Dan: Yeah, yeah, I remember. First I think it was certainly in the first five years I had a guy from Alberta who was apparently the top residential real estate. You know he was the top agent for the year. He had 240 sales in one year. And people say how does he do that? You can't do that number of presentations in a year, you just can't do that. I said, well, he doesn't do any presentations, he's got trained actors who do presentations. Right, he said a lot of actors spend 90% of their career unemployed. They've got to be waiters or they've got to do this and that. And he just found really great presenters who put on a great theatrical performance and they would do five or six of five or six of them a day, and he had a limousine driver. He had a limousine service that picked them up he would even have the limousine pick up the people to come for the presentation and they said yeah, but look at the cost. I said what cost? what cost indeed, but there you find the divide line between a mediocre person is the cost. He didn't think it was the cost at all. It was just an investment in him not doing presentations. And then he had an accountant who did all the you know he had a trained accountant who did all the. You know the paperwork. Dean: Yes, yeah, I think that's amazing Duplicating. Somebody has the capability to do a presentation, an actor. They're armed with the right script. They have the ability now to further somebody's goal. I meant to mention Dan. You've got a big day in Ohio this weekend. You got Shadur Sanders, went to the Browns in the NFL draft. Dan: I think they've made some bad moves, but I think that one's going to turn out to be one of their good ones. Dean: Yeah, I think so too. Dan: Especially for the coach he's getting. If you're a pocket quarterback, you do Stefanski, you know. I mean, yeah, he's a good coach. Dean: I forget whether are you a Browns or Bengals. Bengals. Cincinnati they're part of the Confederacy. Dan: They're part of the Confederacy, you know we don't yeah. They're a little bit too south. You know Cleveland. Actually, the first game I ever saw was with Jim Brown breaking the rushing record. His rookie year he broke one game rushing record. That was the first year. Dean: I ever saw a game. Dan: Yeah and yeah, yeah. It's in the blood, can't get rid of it. You know everything. Dean: Yeah, but anyway, but I rid of it, you know everything. Dan: Yeah, but anyway. But I think this is. You know we're zeroing in on something neat here. It's not getting anything you want. It's the result you want. How long does it take you to get it? I think that's really the issue. Dean: Yeah, yeah and people are vastly different in terms of the results that they were but I think that there's a difference too, that you mentioned that there's a lot of room for the gap, and I think there's a big gap between people's desires and what they're able to actually achieve. You know that I think people would love to have six-pack abs if they didn't have to go through the work of getting them. You know if there's a bypass to that, if you could just have somebody else do the sit-ups and you get the six-pack. That's what I think that AI and I mean the new, that amplified kind of capability multiplier is, but it requires vision to attach to it. It's almost like the software, yeah. Dan: Yeah, Meaning, making meaning, actually creating meaning. One of my quarterly books was you Are Not a Computer you know where. I just argue against the case that the human brain is just an information processor and therefore machines that can process information faster than human beings, then they're smarter. Dean: And. Dan: I said, if human beings were information processors. Actually I don't think we're very good information processors from the standpoint of accuracy and efficiency. I think we're terrible. Actually, I think we're terrible. We want to change things like repeat this sentence. It's got 10 words in it. We get about two words, seven or eight. We said yeah, I think I'm gonna go change one of the words right, you know very easy see what happens here, and I think what we're looking for is new, interesting combinations of experiences. I think we really like that. I think we like putting things together in a new way that gives us a little, gives us a little jolt of dopamine. Dean: I think that's true. That's like music, you know. It's like every. All the notes have already been created, but yet we still make new songs, some combination of the same eight notes in an octave, you know, yeah I think it would be. Dan: Uh, what was that song for that celine dion's name from the titanic? You know they were. The two lovers were in front of the boat and then yes, the wind blowing them in there. Seeing the sun interesting song the first time you heard it. But you're in a cell by yourself and there it plays every three minutes, 24 hours a day. You'd hang yourself. Dean: Absolutely yeah. Dan: That's the truth. Yeah, what'd you get? What's a pickup from the day. Dean: I like your approach of you know, of using the way you're using perplexity. I think that's a big planting for me to think about over the next week. Here is this using capabilities to create an ability bypass for people that they don't need to have the ability to get the result that they want. You know, because that's kind of the thing, even though people they would have the capability to create a result but they don't have an ability, comes in many different ways. You know, I think that the technical know-how, the creative ability, the executive function, the discipline, the patience, all those things are application things and if we can bypass all of that, I the that kind of blends with this idea of results but it's being in the process of constantly being in the action and the activity of making something faster and easier. Dan: I don't think. I think it's the activity of making things easier and faster, and bigger and better. I think that's what we love. We love that experience of doing that. And once we've done it once, we're not too interested in doing it the next time. Dean: We're looking for something else to do it with, I think who, not how, fits in that way right of doing you see what, you see what you want, and not having that awareness, even your, you know your checklist of can I get this without doing anything? Yeah, you know, or what's the least that I mean and the answer is never. Dan: No, right, almost never. Dean: Never, yes, right. Dan: Yeah, what happens is I identify just the one thing I have to do. I just have to do this one thing. Then the next question is what's the least I can do to get it? And I say this one thing Can I get it faster or easier? Okay, and then the third thing is then who's somebody else who can do that faster, easier thing for you? And then you're on to the next thing. But I think it's a continual activity. It isn't. It's never a being there you know, because then you're in the gap that's right yeah, yeah, anyway, always delightful dan another, uh, one hour of sunday morning well spent. Dean: Yeah, absolutely that's exactly right, always enjoyable. Are we on next week? Dan: yes, I believe yes, we are perfect, all right, okay here, okay, thank you thanks dan bye okay, bye.

In one of our most popular episodes, Dan Sullivan, Gord Vickman, and guest Mike Koenigs share what it takes to build an audience. A lot has changed about broadcasting. It's not as hard, risky, or expensive as it used to be. There's no barrier for anyone to go online and start broadcasting—which can be both a good thing and a bad thing.Show Notes: It's desirable to be trained and taught by people who have been through what you have or worse because you're looking for shortcuts. The activity of selling has to be facilitated by technological solutions, especially as they get more powerful. Using technology to promote, market, and create buying behaviors is always a moving target. Taking on whatever the cutting edge is without alienating the masses is a delicate balance. The biggest challenge anyone has now is that everyone is online, and it costs nothing to broadcast. People can sense authenticity very quickly. The rules that work for scarce mediums don't work for abundant mediums. Unlike with traditional mediums, there are no gatekeepers when it comes to online broadcasting. Audience-building might have as much to do with your personality as it does with the work you're putting in. Some people just know how to manifest and manage energy in a magical way. Resources: Download your FREE digital version of Mike's bestselling book, “Ai Accelerator”The Strategic Coach® ProgramGrowing Great Leadership by Dan Sullivan

What if you could completely transform your business – your brand, messaging, positioning, even your content – using Ai in just THREE DAYS?Sound impossible? Well, that's exactly what we accomplished with Jonathan Friedman, founder of the architectural studio Liminal. Jonathan was stuck competing in a crowded market until we used Ai to redefine his entire business from the ground up.In this episode, Jonathan joins me to break down exactly how we did it, step-by-step. You'll hear how we turned Ai into our “invisible team member,” speeding up research, creative ideation, content creation, and marketing strategy at incredible speeds. We crafted a 250-page book, a TED Talk, multiple videos, 50 elevator pitches, and generated a list of over 300 targeted channel marketing partners – all in just 72 hours.Bottom line? Jonathan is now positioned to double his revenue goals this year. The best part? We had a blast doing it!Ready to make Ai your new best team member? Then, let's get started.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYS:

Ever wondered how to reboot your life's operating system for boundless success and purpose? In a world filled with challenges, demands, and distractions, many of us have experienced moments when we yearn for a fresh start, a way to unleash our full potential and discover true success and purpose. But how can one truly reboot their life's operating system to reach new heights and fulfill their dreams? The answer might lie in a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. Mike Koenigs, a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and interactive online personality and influencer, takes a look back at that time when he had a transformative experience that turned his life around. He emphasizes the importance of shedding limiting beliefs, and seeking coaching and also underlines the significance of fostering connections with remarkable people. In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Mike Koenigs cover essential topics, including maximizing value creation, understanding personal strengths, transformative experiences, and the power of storytelling. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and building a strong personal brand. Topics include: Maximizing value creation and avoiding unnecessary work The importance of understanding one's strengths and tendencies Mike shares his transformative experience that changed his life The importance of seeking coaching, being part of groups, and attending events to expand horizons Mike talks about Dan Sullivan's DOS Framework The value of having a strong personal brand before exiting a business Mike reveals one key to personal growth and happiness The power of crafting a compelling story and how it can transform your life Upgrading your identity and operating system to eliminate self-imposed limitations And other topics… Connect with Mike: Website: https://www.mikekoenigs.com/ Website: https://www.paidforlife.com/ Website: https://www.referralparty.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeKoenigsReal  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Sponsored by: Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code greatness at https://huel.com/greatness. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Shipstation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius.  Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like you're drowning in admin or mundane tasks, knowing you could be focusing on your bigger future? Dan Sullivan and I have been there.In this episode of Capability Amplifier, we dive headfirst into the idea of adding Ai to your team – a powerful new “employee” that can handle everything from research to video storytelling.But the twist? As Dan and I unpack the nuts and bolts of using Ai tools, we realize something bigger...Ai can serve as a mirror, helping you reclaim (and reinvent) your PAST so you can power up your FUTURE. If you've been worried that technology will erase who you really are, think again. This might just be your ultimate “Future-Self Amplifier.”KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSInstant “MBA-Level” Research on DemandUsing tools like OpenAI's Operator, Mike can instruct a “digital assistant” to log into Amazon, gather Dan's entire book catalog, reviews, and more—in minutes. This replaces days of grunt work and eliminates procrastination.Better, Faster First DraftsBy feeding AI your raw ideas, or even transcripts of past content, you can get a cohesive outline or polished script in seconds. Your human team will love you for showing up with clarity and focus.Turning Reflection into a SuperpowerDan views AI as a feedback machine that reminds you of your best stories and greatest strengths. Think of it as a living, dynamic mirror that knows your achievements—empowering you to leverage them now.How AI Frees Your Mind (Not Replaces It)Rather than being “less busy,” Mike uses AI to become more effective. No more friction or mental blocks—just hyper-fast iteration. That kind of momentum can transform your entrepreneurial life.Building Your Future Self from Your PastDan's big revelation: “The more you reuse the best parts of your past, the more you know about your future.” AI accelerates that discovery by surfacing hidden strengths and forgotten wins so you can deploy them now.Synthetic StorytellingTools like Invideo can create fully AI-generated videos—characters, voiceovers, animations. This is ideal for first-draft narratives, brand stories, and even personal “mini-documentaries.” You'll never look at content creation the same way again.Therapy…or a Fast-Track to Knowing Yourself?“Knowing how to be who you actually are” can eclipse years of therapy. By reconstructing your journey—failures, comebacks, and big wins—you craft a narrative that not only sells your offer but also reaffirms who you truly are.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] AI as a New Team Member Mike explains how AI tools crush procrastination and free him to focus on creative (and profitable) work.[00:01:35] Seeing Your Future Through Your Past Dan observes how AI helps entrepreneurs “mine” their personal histories for gold, ultimately boosting confidence.[00:03:46] Game-Changing Tools A live demonstration of OpenAI's Operator, pulling reviews and descriptions of Dan's books automatically into a Google Doc.[00:08:00] Reinventing Marketing & Research Mike shares how AI is like having an on-demand MBA researcher—immediate, iterative, and personalized.[00:18:06] Why Tech Can't Match Human Complexity Dan reveals his new book idea: “Technology Is Trying Hard to Keep Up”—an argument about the unmatched power of human consciousness.[00:30:10] Synthetic Videos & Brand Story Mike showcases Invideo, an AI tool that generates entire mini-documentaries—voiceovers, characters, and all—from just a script.[00:40:38] Your Past as Your Biggest Asset Dan dives into how collecting your “best-of” stories—and weaving them into marketing—can be more powerful than therapy.[00:50:04] The Future-Self Amplifier A final note on how combining your own internal breakthroughs with AI's external capabilities is the real formula for 10x progress.If you're ready to harness cutting-edge Ai (without losing your humanity or your personal story), this episode is your roadmap. Listen now for tangible demos, practical tips, and a major mindset shift that'll help you 10x your productivity – and reconnect with the future you've always wanted.Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”Book your $1k Cup of Coffee with me (Mike) here. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

00:00 Introduction to Mike Koenigs01:16 Humble Beginnings and Early Influences02:51 Journey into Technology and Early Career05:12 The Rise of Digital Marketing and Early Resistance10:00 First Exit and Transition to Consulting15:06 Guiding Founders and Identifying Superpowers21:56 Navigating Identity Crisis After Exits24:01 AI Automation and the Future of Work27:35 Harnessing AI for Creative Content Creation30:41 The Power of AI in Recruitment32:42 Navigating the AI Landscape: Opportunities and Threats37:29 The Societal Impact of AI43:43 Personal Branding vs. Reputation50:27 Mindset Shifts and Personal Growth56:41 Defining Success: A Holistic Approach

Have you ever thought about tariffs as a "game-changer" rather than just a “political hot button”? Did you know Japan is quietly investing $1 trillion in U.S. manufacturing—especially in southern and southwestern states? That's right. In this new episode, Dan Sullivan and I dive deep into how tariffs, strategic factory moves, and AI-driven audits may soon reduce our taxes (yes, you read that right) while fueling unprecedented economic growth in America.If that sounds like a Michael Bay movie script, you're not far off—except this is playing out in real life, right now. We talk about Trump's “reciprocal tariffs,” Elon Musk's big-government audit with AI, and why countries like Japan are betting big on producing goods inside the U.S., instead of overseas. If you love big-picture, high-stakes drama with real entrepreneurial takeaways, you'll want to tune in.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSTariffs Are Making a ComebackAfter WWII, the U.S. temporarily abandoned tariffs to rebuild other nations and contain the Soviet threat. Now that era is over, and “reciprocal tariffs” are in play—if you tax American goods, we'll tax yours. Or you can just move your factories to the U.S.Japan's $1 Trillion Bet on American ManufacturingFacing a shrinking workforce, Japan decided 30 years ago to build factories where they sell goods. Enter the U.S. south and southwest—lower labor costs, fewer unions, and easier access to American consumers.Moving the U.S. Government to “Warp Speed”Dan and I discuss Trump's possible plan to use tariffs to fund government operations (hello, “External Revenue Service!”) while simultaneously lowering domestic taxes. If that works, it could trigger an economic boom.AI Audits: Elon Musk's Government OverhaulImagine real-time accounting for every federal check ever cut. That's what happens when you unleash advanced AI to track spending—stopping fraud and inefficiency in its tracks. Lower costs, better governance, fewer excuses.It's Not Just About PoliticsThe reason these moves are so urgent? The U.S. economy is its greatest weapon and negotiation tool. If the numbers line up, say goodbye to bloated budgets and hello to rapid innovation.The Western Hemisphere Is the New Growth EnginePeter Zeihan's research suggests that power is shifting west. Europe's star may be fading, and the big action will be in North and South America—partly because the U.S. can pressure countries with economic, rather than military, force.What It Means for Entrepreneurs (and You)If America becomes the hottest manufacturing hub again, it spells massive opportunity: new factories, high-value jobs, and more disposable income at home. Plus, if government spending shrinks, taxes may drop—fueling startups, scale-ups, and everything in-between.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] Tariffs 101 Dan explains how tariffs helped the U.S. become #1 by 1900, and why after WWII we artificially dropped them to contain the Soviet Union.[00:03:10] Japan Moves In The backstory behind Japan's multi-decade strategy: build factories in America to sidestep both tariffs and a shrinking domestic workforce.[00:10:44] Economic vs. Military Power Mike and Dan explore how the real “weapon” now is the U.S. economy—not battleships. This is reshaping alliances, trade, and even the future of space exploration.[00:14:26] Union vs. Non-Union States Why overseas giants choose red states over blue to minimize union costs—and how that might transform American politics.[00:24:19] Elon Musk & Government AI Trump taps Musk to audit the entire U.S. government using advanced AI. The potential outcome? $3 trillion “lost” dollars suddenly reappear, possibly replacing the income tax with tariffs.[00:32:57] Europe's Diminishing Relevance Dan argues that Europe has become more of a “historic Disney World” than an innovative force, lacking the cultural spark of earlier centuries.[00:41:00] The Future Is Made in the USA Why more nations, including the UK, India, and South Korea, may follow Japan's lead—bringing factories stateside to dodge tariffs and be closer to American consumers.If you love big ideas and epic plot twists, this episode is basically Netflix's next political thriller—except it's happening in real life. Join Dan and me for a mind-bending conversation on how the world economy could flip in the next few years, and what you can do to position yourself and your business for massive opportunity.Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”Book your $1k Cup of Coffee with me (Mike) here. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

Ever wonder how simply eating steak (yes, just steak) could boost your energy, reduce inflammation, and strip off stubborn weight you've carried for years? That's exactly what Dan Sullivan and I are discussing in this special mini-episode on the Carnivore Diet.We're talking “all meat, all the time,” how we navigate restaurants and travel, the surprising drop in food cravings, and the best ways to monitor your health so you know exactly what's happening in your body. Plus, I'll share why I originally decided to go carnivore after battling colorectal cancer—and how it helped clear my IBS issues for good.If you're curious about a diet that strips away the nonsense and might radically improve your blood markers, this is a must-listen. Remember, we're not doctors—just two guys seeing remarkable results.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSCravings DisappearDan noticed that while his meal choices weren't necessarily the problem, the real weight culprit was all the snacks between meals. Carnivore crushed those cravings almost instantly.Rapid Weight Loss & Inflammation ReductionDan went from 203 to 183 in about six months, and I dropped from 185–190 down to 167 in ten months. Bonus: visible abs, less puffy face, more muscle definition.Energy & Clarity SkyrocketSurprise: no “meal crashes,” no nap cravings. My mental acuity soared. Dan's focus remains sharp and consistent, all day.An “Elimination Diet” for Gut HealthI used carnivore to address ongoing IBS issues post-cancer. By cutting out everything but meat, I zeroed in on triggers, which turned out to be a game-changer for my digestion.A Simple Routine: Steak & WaterMy daily go-to is a New York strip in the morning, possibly another at lunchtime, and sometimes a final cut later in the day—salt, pepper, maybe a little butter. Dan just logs his weight daily and keeps it simple.Travel Hacks & Blood MonitoringIt's surprisingly easy on the road (hello, Brazilian steakhouses!). We both get regular lab work and check with our docs. Surprisingly, many markers (including cholesterol) improve.Question the Old Food PyramidConventional food guidelines? Often the result of corporate interests. Always do your own research, test with labs, and trust how you feel above all else.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] The Carnivore Backstory: Dan's 6-month journey, losing 20+ pounds, and the role Dean Jackson & JJ Virgin played in getting him started.[00:02:57] Cutting Out Cravings: Realizing the biggest weight culprit was snacking between meals, and how pure protein intake solved it.[00:05:10] Mike's 10-Month Experiment:  My IBS, post-cancer rationale for going carnivore and how my steady “steak & water” routine obliterated my gut issues.[00:06:40] Practical Travel Tips: How to manage flights, hotels, and social dinners without falling off the carnivore wagon (butter, grills, and friendly hosts).[00:09:37] Bloodwork & Energy Levels: Dan's regular labs look great, I've seen improved cholesterol and mental stamina. Turns out no naps required.[00:10:38] That Food Pyramid Myth: Why government-backed dietary guidelines can be questionable—and why we rely on data from continuous glucose monitors and quarterly blood panels.If you've ever struggled with stubborn weight, nagging gut issues, or endless sugar cravings, the Carnivore Diet might be worth a closer look. Do your homework, talk to a professional, then see how you feel when you sizzle up that next steak.Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”Book your $1k Cup of Coffee with me (Mike) here. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

Countless potential customers of yours are online right now, looking for the solution to their problem that YOU can give them, if they only knew where to find you... In part two of this two-part episode, Mike Koenigs continues to reveal his secrets for creating and placing video content online in a way that gets your information out and seen in front of your dream customers FAST. Be sure to give part one a listen first! MagneticMarketing.com NoBSLetter.com

Have you ever wondered what it takes to overcome self-sabotage and truly live in your 'Zone of Genius'? In this enlightening episode, I sit down with the legendary Gay Hendricks, bestselling author of The Big Leap and Your Big Leap Year, who has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and body-mind therapies.Gay shares profound insights on the "upper limit problem" – how we unconsciously create problems when things are going too well because we've hit our internal thermostat for success, love, or abundance. Through personal stories and client experiences, he illuminates how these patterns manifest and offers practical wisdom for breaking through them.If you've ever felt like you're holding yourself back or playing small despite your capabilities, Gay's warm, authentic approach offers transformative guidance for embracing your full potential and living in your unique genius.What You'll Learn in This Episode:

You have GOT to spend as much time (if not, more) on the marketing of your product as you do on the creation of your product. One of the best ways to market your product is using video, but with so much content online, what can you do to make sure YOUR videos get seen AND engaged with? Mike Koenigs, Expert consultant at getting information out and engaging potential customers using video, shares the secrets he's used to help novices as well as big names like Tony Robbins get their content right in front of potential customers/clients FAST. Be sure to check out part two next week! MagneticMarketing.com NoBSLetter.com

You've probably heard me talk about the “hub-and-spoke” model. Where the leader sits in the middle, doing all the heavy lifting and worrying that if they let go of any task, the whole machine breaks. I've lived it. It's exhausting. But my friend Keith Ferrazzi—legendary connector, best-selling author (Never Eat Alone, Leading Without Authority), and CEO whisperer—has a game-changing approach to fix this once and for all.In our latest Capability Amplifier conversation, Keith reveals the simple but powerful shifts that can transform any team from conflict-avoidant and siloed into a culture of true candor, co-elevation, and monthly “sprints” that deliver real results.If you've ever felt like you're juggling a thousand balls, terrified that even one fumble means disaster, this episode is for you. Trust me: learning to “expect more from your team” isn't just wishful thinking. It's the key to freedom, growth, and a whole new level of performance.KEY INSIGHTS & TAKEAWAYSFrom Conflict Avoidance to Radical CandorMost teams tiptoe around tough feedback, creating tension and stifling creativity. Keith's framework calls for mandated “stress testing” sessions where teammates challenge and support each other—because refusing to let each other fail is the highest form of respect.The End of Hub-and-Spoke LeadershipLeaders often feel trapped in the center, being the sole accountability hammer. Keith's model shifts the burden from “the boss” to “the team,” freeing leaders to innovate, strategize, or even launch a new venture.Monthly Sprints & TransparencyKeith's secret sauce: each team member outlines (1) what they achieved, (2) where they're struggling, and (3) what the next sprint looks like. Then everyone else digs in to offer fresh ideas, challenges, and collaboration. The result? Friction dissolves, and real breakthroughs happen on schedule.Embrace the Challenge CultureFeedback is no longer top-down. It's peer-to-peer and is given out of genuine commitment to each other's success. When you institutionalize candid advice—and do it with heart—you'll see your organization leap from “meh” to unstoppable.The “Co-Elevation” MindsetKeith coined the term “co-elevation” to describe teams that won't let anyone sink. This goes beyond teamwork. It's about building an environment where people actively lift each other up. Think radical accountability meets radical empathy.Super-Users for Change (Especially with AI)Instead of forcing top-down training, identify (or create) “black belts” or champions who love new tech, like AI or project management tools. Let them spread the fire from within, and watch adoption skyrocket.Beyond Connections – Keith's CommunityIf you loved Never Eat Alone, Keith's got a new community that teaches entrepreneurs, salespeople, and anyone seeking deeper relationships how to integrate authentic connection into all areas of business and life.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] High-Performing Shifts: Keith introduces the 10 critical shifts for building a high-performing team, starting with moving from conflict avoidance to candor.[00:01:16] “Never Lead Alone”: Why Keith's new book is all about real team success (not just individual heroics) and how it transforms the workplace.[00:02:21] From Blue-Collar Beginnings: Keith shares his origin story—how one relationship at a golf course (showing up 30 minutes early!) changed his life trajectory.[00:05:36] Candor and Vulnerability: Why the bravest thing a leader can do is create an environment where people speak the truth—even when it hurts.[00:07:59] Teams Owning Each Other's Success: How to shift from hierarchical “hub-and-spoke” management to true teamship, and the monthly “stress test” method that sets a new culture.[00:14:03] Agile Sprints & Accountability: The exact practice Keith recommends: 30-day cycles, open sharing of wins, struggles, and next moves, plus peer challenge.[00:20:18] The AI Integration Example: Turning friction points into opportunities by creating “super-users” who evangelize adoption from the inside, not via top-down mandates.[00:26:55] Open 360° & Coaching Culture: Turning performance reviews into empowering group sessions, where every individual gets supportive critique from the entire team.[00:34:41] Beyond Connections Program: Keith's return to his relationship-building roots—why “Never Eat Alone” fans will find a new home in this eight-week immersion.[00:38:29] Expect More, Achieve More: Keith's biggest revelation: leaders who ask for more from their teams create not just better results, but a culture of freedom and genuine growth for everyone.If you're ready to let go of the “hub-and-spoke” hamster wheel, build an unstoppable culture of accountability and authenticity, and still have a life…Then DO NOT MISS Keith's new book, Never Lead Alone – you can get it here on Amazon right now. If you want to master the art (and science) of deep relationship-building to fuel your business, check out his community at ConnectedSuccess.com.Additional Resources:Download your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Ai Accelerator”Download your FREE copy of "Your Next Act" hereSUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

There are three major “currents” shaping our world in 2025 and beyond:The MAGA movement as an American cultural resetThe End of Globalization and why “Made in the USA” (plus Mexico, Colombia, and the rest of the Western Hemisphere) is the new frontierAI Everywhere—how it's transforming the workforce, but maybe not in the ways you've been soldThis episode is a total eye-opener if you're an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, or just someone who wants to stay ahead of the curve. We talk about how the real opportunities might not be coming out of Ivy League universities, but from trade schools, welding shops, and brand-new AI-augmented careers. If you want to see the forces that will reshape your business and life, this is the conversation you do not want to miss.KEY TAKEAWAYSMAGA as a Cultural (Not Just Political) ShiftMAGA isn't about party lines; it's an entire value system favoring hard work, “blue-collar billionaires,” and a distrust of elite arrogance.Local manufacturing, working with your hands, and skilled trades are becoming the new American status symbols.The End of Globalization and the Rise of the Western HemisphereThe old global trade routes and supply chains are breaking apart—COVID disruptions and new tariffs blew them up for good.The U.S., Mexico, and South America are stepping up to manufacture and trade, keeping the skill sets (and money) closer to home.Universities will see competition from specialized trade programs and community colleges as we seek practical, high-paying skills.The Quiet AI Revolution—But Not the Way You ThinkDespite the trillion-dollar investments, AI breakthroughs aren't quite matching the hype on corporate balance sheets.The real power of AI is happening in everyday life—think personal tutoring, massive content digestion, accelerating product creation, and localizing tasks that used to require big teams.AI is an enhancer, not a human replacement. The winners are those who master AI to add value—faster, better, and more affordably than ever.Broadcast Media vs. Podcast DominanceTraditional, scripted media is losing credibility and reach. Meanwhile, long-form podcasts let people dive deep and truly connect.Trust is built by spending time, not pushing sound bites. Listeners want 7+ hours of authentic conversation before they buy in.Why “Blue-Collar Billionaires” Might Shape The FutureEntrepreneurs like Donald Trump changed the game: he's arguably the first truly entrepreneurial president since George Washington.Love him or hate him, he tapped into a cultural wave that values practical work, personal freedom, and entrepreneurial grit.TIME STAMPS[00:00] MAGA as the New Dominant CultureDan kicks off with why MAGA represents far more than a political slogan—he predicts it's the wave for the next 50 years.[02:00] Winds, Waves & CurrentsWe discuss Dan's analogy of focusing on deeper “currents” (mega-trends) vs. surface-level “news.”[03:14] The Three Big Currents: MAGA, AI & End of GlobalizationDan maps out how these trends intersect and why you need to pay attention.[06:52] Shift to Skilled Trades & ApprenticeshipsFrom welding to HVAC—why college may not be the guaranteed golden ticket anymore.[10:35] The Collapse of Old MediaPodcasts and long-form content are in; top-down “scripted” broadcasts are out. Trust is earned by time, not by titles.[19:40] Why the U.S. is Coming HomeThe breakdown of global trade and how manufacturing back in America changes everything.[24:55] AI Reality CheckTrillion-dollar investments, yes—but where's the killer app? We talk about what's actually working and where the real opportunities lie.[32:18] New Paths to Education & ProsperityPersonal AI tutors, community college partnerships, trade certs—welcome to the new learning ecosystem.[45:52] Solving the Energy ConundrumAI demands tons of power. Is portable nuclear the next big push? We explore the possibilities.[55:00] A Peek Into 2025…And BeyondWhy a more entrepreneurial, Western Hemisphere-focused future could bring back trust, pride, and plenty of opportunity.Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Ai Accelerator”SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

Your audience is an incredibly powerful creative team compounding wisdom, platform, and unique ideas.In this episode, Dan Sullivan and I break down how entrepreneurs can use their audience as an integral part of the creative and innovation process—not just passive consumers. There is a mental universe that drives entrepreneurs toward long-term, sustainable success. Regardless of your business type or industry, it's imperative you own your IP, leverage Ai and plan to scale your creativity.KEY TAKEAWAYSYour Audience is a Creative PartnerEntrepreneurs often think they create in isolation, but the audience plays a vital role in refining and evolving ideas.By engaging them in the process, you increase confidence, iterate faster, and create more value.Think of your customers as 50% of the creative process—they validate, enhance, and inspire new products.The Power of CompoundingJust like Warren Buffett's investing strategy, the most successful entrepreneurs compound their intellectual property over time.Instead of constantly starting over, layer on existing knowledge, refine it, and repackage it for greater value.This approach has fueled Dan's 50-year career in coaching and my own journey in AI, automation, and publishing.Theater vs. Corporation MindsetTreat your business like a theater company, not a bureaucracy.Keep a core team together as long as possible and focus on performance, improvisation, and collaboration.Improvisation leads to creative breakthroughs—many of the greatest hits in music, film, and business came from spontaneous innovation.Ai as an Exponential AmplifierAi is the ultimate creativity multiplier. It removes friction and reduces the energy required to execute ideas.With the right Ai-driven processes, entrepreneurs can automate, capture, and distribute intellectual property faster than ever.Ai doesn't replace humans—it enhances strategic thinking and removes bottlenecks.Owning Your Intellectual PropertyWho owns what you create? This is THE question every entrepreneur must ask.The U.S. Constitution is the greatest platform for intellectual property protection, enabling the biggest explosion of creativity in history.In today's digital world, publishing and distribution are still valuable, but owning your IP gives you long-term leverage.Timestamps[00:00] - Introduction: The power of an audience-driven creative process.[01:56] - The Strategic Coach method: No homework, real-time collaboration with experts and creative problem solvers make for the best, innovative, and profit generating solutions.[04:05] - The compounding power of strengths: Why you must always strengthen your strengths.[06:50] - The Triple Play Framework: The ultimate value multiplier for entrepreneurs.[10:40] - Innovation through Ai: How automation eliminates friction and speeds up execution.[18:47] - Owning vs. Licensing: Why publishing, distribution, and IP ownership are critical.[29:13] - The Power of Property: How the U.S. Constitution created the greatest intellectual capital explosion.[40:44] - What makes creativity valuable? The importance of improvisation, unpredictability, and iteration.[50:17] - Your Lifetime Performance: How to create a career that compounds over decades.[55:52] - “You are a timeless technology”—how entrepreneurs evolve like innovations.Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Ai Accelerator”SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

Something alarming is happening.1 in 6 young men today is suffering from depression. Many feel lost, disconnected, and without a compelling future. And if we look closer, there's a pattern:Fewer male role models.A lack of purpose, mentorship, and belonging.The disappearance of traditional rites of passage into adulthood.When young men don't find healthy teams and communities around them, they form destructive gangs—online and in real life. Our young men are in crisis. And as a dad with a son, this is scary. After an eye-opening conversation with Dan Sullivan, I had a massive aha moment—a few game-changing insights that can help you break free, level up, and create a future that excites you and hopefully a young man you know.KEY INSIGHTSThe Societal Impact of Male Congregation: Dan Sullivan argues that the way young men come together is fundamental to a society's prosperity and creativity. Encouraging the formation of teams that benefit the public is essential, while failure to do so can lead to the rise of gangs.Addressing Status Frustration: Mike Koenigs references Albert Cohen's study of delinquent subcultures, noting that gangs often emerge from status frustration among working-class youth. The solution lies in channeling collective action and shared ideals into positive team-building activities.The Significance of a Compelling Future: A major theme is the lack of a compelling future for many young men, which contributes to feelings of being lost and can even lead to homelessness. Combating Dopamine Addiction and Human Avoidance: There is a growing problem of dopamine addiction to technology, easy sex, and pornography, which leads to social isolation and the rise of "incel" culture. Real-world interactions and teamwork can combat these negative trends.The Importance of Teamwork and Unique Abilities: Teamwork and individual capabilities are paramount in today's entrepreneurial landscape. Recognize and appreciate the unique abilities of each team member. Appreciating Gender Differences in Teams: Dan Sullivan notes that men and women have different biological and social dynamics, but the most successful entrepreneurs are those who can effectively collaborate with the opposite gender. Experiential Education: Dan Sullivan advocates for a different kind of educational system where you study your own experience and turn it into lessons.The American Advantage: The American system is flexible, which allows individuals to thrive and create their own opportunities. Leadership and Mentorship: Strong leadership and mentorship is imperative. Dan notes that his company is run by a woman and his wife, Babs, who oversees the operations, while he focuses on the creative aspects.TIME STAMPS[00:01:48] The nature of a society is greatly affected by how young men congregate; a prosperous society ensures young men congregate in teams beneficial to the public, otherwise they may form gangs.[00:03:42] Some believe Caitlin Clark's success in women's basketball is attributed to her early experience playing on boys' teams, learning a different, more competitive style of play.[[00:07:50] Delinquent subcultures and gangs form as a response to status frustration, but collective action can be channeled into positive team building.[00:08:53] A lack of a compelling future frustrates young men, contributing to homelessness.[00:15:14] The U.S. Army today is a better, all-volunteer army with a demographic of people slightly above average in education and background. Social structures, institutions, economic opportunities, social mobility, positive outlets, mentorship, collective action, and group identity help propel men forward. [00:19:26] Dopamine addiction to phones, easy sex, and porn, coupled with human avoidance, is creating an epidemic-level incel culture among young men.[00:20:34] Children today lack the sense of usefulness and role in something bigger that farm kids had.[00:25:11] Role models and knowing what adulthood looks like are important, and gaming has picked up some of the slack in this area.[00:28:19] Women in Strategic Coach workshops are "lucky exceptions" because they've learned how men operate.[00:32:11] Entrepreneurs have early personal confidence and are willing to stick with their path even if it costs them socially.Some entrepreneurs always had a singularity of purpose and were more interested in their own pursuits than what others were doing.[00:39:10] A different kind of educational system is needed where one studies their own experience and turns it into lessons.[00:41:12] Men naturally form teams, while women have cliques and are told to be pleasing to men. Male entrepreneurs who work well with women and vice versa are way ahead.[00:49:13] It is possible to create great teamwork regardless of team members due to entrepreneurism and technology. Appreciate differences, but congregate around unique abilities; life is bigger than just you, and you can contribute to big things as part of a team.Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

I've been doing podcasts since the early 2000s - before it was mainstream and way before it was easy. I remember when you needed a "hack" just to get these audio files onto your iPod. (Remember those things?) It's wild to think about how far it's come. Back then, people thought it was a giant waste of time. Now, podcasting is arguably the most powerful, dominant form of media of our time.Here's why: Podcasts are a dominant media platform because they are intimate and are not regulated. Think about how FDR used the radio to connect with people, and how JFK mastered television. Now, it's all about podcasts, which are like audiobooks, allowing real, long-form connection. This intimate and direct access, with no gatekeepers, makes podcasts incredibly powerful.The Bill of Rights is the foundation of our entrepreneurial economy. The Bill of Rights is not just some old document, it's what enables us to innovate and own our creations, protecting individuals from government overreach. The first 10 amendments are the basis for a purely entrepreneurial country.Adaptability to new communication methods is key to success. From radio to TV to social media and now podcasts, we've seen how figures like Roosevelt, JFK, Obama, and Trump have used new media to their advantage, and how those who fail to adapt are left behind.QUICK KEY TAKEAWAYS[0:00:17]: Over the past 20 years, podcasting has risen to become a dominant and accessible form of media, with no barriers to entry, creating a level playing field for content creators.[0:00:39]: The Bill of Rights is foundational for entrepreneurial opportunities in the United States and the basis for freedom of speech, which is directly tied to podcasting.[0:01:44]: Various media, including radio, television, cable, and social media, have amplified the influence of powerful figures throughout history, success often hinged on how well they were managed. [0:26:31]: Roosevelt used radio for his Fireside Chats, Kennedy mastered his presence on television, Obama utilized social media, specifically Facebook, and Trump used  Twitter and podcasts to sway and affect public opinion. Conversely, presidents like Nixon failed to adapt. It's possible Donald Trump's first election was significantly influenced by his podcast placements. He used "outrage" and "fake news" tactics to undermine mainstream media.[0:45:16]: The lack of centralized control in podcasting is a key advantage, allowing for more freedom of expression and content creation. Podcasts are personal and intimate, and as a result, they can make a huge impact. Additional ResourcesWatch My Video on How To Use Ai to Launch your podcast.Download my bestselling book: Punch the Elephant. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

Let's cut to the chase - managing teams and projects can be a huge time suck for results-driven quick-starts like you and me. It just isn't efficient. I was talking to Dan Sullivan about this and he shared The 4x4 Method that has the power to move your team beyond traditional management and empower them to take ownership of their roles. With this tool, you can move away from top-down management and create a culture where everyone is a leader and contributor. The 4x4 Method has four performance metrics with four participation metrics: Performance: How are you showing up? Are you alert, curious, responsive, and resourceful? It's about being proactive, not just going through the motionsResults: How are you making things faster, easier, cheaper, and bigger? This is all about innovation and efficiency. Being a Hero: How are you going above and beyond to create real value for the company? Think about how you can make a significant impactWhat Drives Me Crazy: This is the "what not to do" list. It's about avoiding things like falling behind, being isolated, and just following orders without any initiative4x4 participation is voluntary, but non-participation will be noticedComplete an updated 4x4 every quarter4x4s are posted online for full transparency$250 incentive each quarter ($1000/year) for those who complete the 4x4 each quarter KEY TAKEAWAYS[00:00:18] I used AI to create an updated incentive program that's based on the 4x4 framework Dan has been using for over 10 years in Strategic Coach[00:01:32] The 4x4 Framework is designed to get your team thinking about their roles in a whole new way.[00:04:39] Invite people to participate in the 4x4 process voluntarily, but non-participation is going to be noticed. This is all about creating ownership. The whole company should do this every quarter. It's not a one-off thing. It's about how they will perform, show up, and the results they'll achieve. We're talking about being alert, curious, responsive, resourceful. And the results are faster, easier, cheaper, and bigger.[00:07:55] Dan shares how he used the 4x4 with Gord Vickman when he first came on board. He got a page outlining how he could be a "hero", and what would drive Dan crazy. He says that one of the things that would drive him crazy is when someone is isolated and disconnected. You have to be specific with your expectations.[00:08:54] Gord comes on to talk about his experience with the 4x4, and he says it felt like getting the answers to the exam. The 4x4 gave him a clear idea of what was expected, which is more than a typical job description.[00:11:43] The 4x4 is broken into four sections:Performance: How you show up – alert, curious, responsive, resourceful.Results: Faster, easier, cheaper, bigger.Being a hero: This is open for interpretation, but it's about creating value.What drives me crazy: Specific things to avoid.[00:12:57] I used Ai to generate 4x4s for my team and then create an updated incentive program for them. I had a dialogue with it on exactly what kind of new incentive program we could have. Ai can save you days of work, but you need a framework like the 4x4 to make the psychology accurate.[00:16:46] Dan's incentive strategy for 2025 offers team members $250/quarter for filling out their 4x4s and posting them online. It's about creating a company-wide focus, transparency, accountability, and focus. It helps team members see what works.[00:19:22] SNEAK PEAK: I demonstrate how to use Ai with forms – I take a quick picture, drop it into ChatGPT, and have ChatGPT fill it out. (This saves HOURS.) [00:21:40] Dan explains that by making the 4x4s public, people will naturally see who is being specific and measurable in their goals. It's a way of learning without having a class, that will help team members become more specific and practical.[00:23:14] The 4x4 process will help you build a self-managing company because self-managing companies are built from self-managing individuals.[00:23:55] The fourth quadrant (what drives you crazy) is not something to be feared. It's like a tiger cage - you have to try hard to get yourself in there.[00:34:42] The 4x4 process helps us move towards the mindset of "How can I be a hero to the customer and the company?” The "hero" objectives are fun, they allow you to make guesses and bets about what could work.[00:41:18] The goal is for this to be a process where the players will show up to play and give people who've never been heard from a chance to develop themselves. Surprising benefits include a shift in the culture and mindsets. This 4x4 system is a game-changer for building self-managing teams that are accountable and produce real results.Want to join me for a Cup of Coffee at my Digital Cafe?  Meet 1:1 for a virtual session, where we'll spend 30 minutes brainstorming your “Next Act”, next big opportunity, or biggest challenge you want solved. Want to join me? This is where we can meet.

Are we mass, energy or space? That's the question many have pondered time and time again. The answer: we're all 3 at the same time.  We are not just bodies of mass, though we feel the weight of our flesh, the solidity of our bones. Beneath this, there is a huge symphonic panorama inside of us, and when we tap into it, we can experience true healing and freedom. Often we focus on the mass aspect of existence, but the energetic aspect has a lot more power.  The ever-shifting flow of energy that rises and falls within us expresses itself as emotion, movement, and sensation. The rush of excitement, the pang of sorrow, the heaviness of grief—these are all movements of energy that can shape our physical experience. Beyond the mass of our bodies and the energy within, there is space. When we tap into that space, we find a sense of peace, a realization that we are not just our thoughts or emotions, but something much greater. How do we access space and energy? How do we stop identifying with the fluctuations of energy and start identifying with the space that holds it?  In this episode, we're joined by Gay Hendricks to talk about the power of mass, energy, and space, and how to stop living from the surface, but from the deeper, expansive place within us.    Things You'll Learn In This Episode  - Getting unstuck from your body traumas  The mass that is our body is a repository of personal and generational grief and trauma. How does energy and space heal all of these things?     - From repression to release We all possess within us an energy that flows freely. What are some of the things that compress this energy or misuse it?   - Learn to be with fear One way humans do away with fear is trying to control everything. Why is letting go of control a necessary step to tapping into the expansive space with us? Guest Bio Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kate Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company, and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. Throughout his career he has done executive coaching with more than 800 executives, including the top management at such firms as Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard, Motorola and KLM. His book, The Corporate Mystic, is used widely to train management in combining business skills and personal development tools. Gay is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu. In recent years he has co-created a popular podcast called The Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Mike Koenigs. He has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. Buy your copy of Your Big Leap Year here.  About Your Hosts Kathlyn Hendricks, Ph.D., BC-DMT*, is an evolutionary catalyst and freelance mentor who has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and conscious loving for over forty years. Katie has an international reputation as a presenter and seminar leader, bodifying the core skills of conscious living–authenticity, response-ability and appreciation–with conscious enthusiasts from many fields. She is the co-author of twelve books, including the best-selling Conscious Loving, At The Speed of Life and Conscious Loving Ever After: How to Create Thriving Relationship at Midlife and Beyond. Katie has been a successful entrepreneur for over forty years. She specializes in turning concepts such as commitment into felt experience and igniting new actions that emerge from the inside out. Her unique coaching and leadership programs have generated hundreds of body intelligence and relationship coaches in the U.S. and Europe. She co-founded the Spiritual Cinema Circle and the virtual Body Intelligence Summit. Katie has appeared on over 500 radio and television programs and traveled well over one million air miles as the ambassador for the work that she and her husband Gay Hendricks have developed.   Sophie Chiche is a seasoned coach and consultant who has traveled the world working with thousands of people and dozens of teams. With a passion for fully expressed living, Sophie coaches, and facilitates group sessions to help people and teams remove what gets in the way of them living their most meaningful lives.Not only does she work with clients to design the life they want, but she's also developed methods, mindsets shifts, and healing modalities to create it elegantly. Born in Paris, raised in Barcelona, and lived in LA for 30 years, Sophie now lives in the middle of nowhere Arizona, where she rides her Harley with her boo, Wall. And plays a lot of pickleball.   Check out this episode on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and don't forget to leave a review if you like what you heard. Your review feeds the algorithm so the show reaches more people!

In 1987, Dan set a goal to live until he was 156. That was ambitious then, but it might not be that ambitious now. Today, we have access to over 750,000 biomarkers that give us real information about what is happening inside our bodies. But the sad truth is, our current medical system is 30 years behind what is actually available - like these biomarker tests.It's up to you to go get it and take control over your health. Dan and I recently shared a 10 minute podcast on how the carnivore diet has helped us both make a 180 in our personal health. We have dropped unnecessary weight, sure, but more importantly, we feel better, have more energy, and our blood tests PROVE WE ARE HEALTHIER. The tools are available, and taking action could save your life, improve your quality of life, and help you live longer. Here are THREE key insights Dan shares about what he has done to improve his health and live longer. You can do this, too. Take Personal Responsibility For Your Health:  Your “An ambitious mindset" fueled by your personal sense of purpose and your clear reason to live longer and live better is essential.  Take advantage of the most advanced health solutions and recognize that the system is inside of you, not the other way around. Use Advanced Testing & Ai for Personalized Health Strategies: Comprehensive, regular testing, enhanced by artificial intelligence, will help you get deep insights into your unique health profile. BE PROACTIVE! Move beyond the limitations of traditional, reactive medicine—which is often 30 years behind—and get the personalized strategies for diet, supplementation and other health protocols YOU NEED.Find Regenerative Medical Solutions & Recognize the "1% Problem" for Women: Innovative solutions in regenerative medicine, like plasma exchange that can cleanse 98% of your blood, are game changers for your overall health. But even with cutting edge technology like this, the medical and medical research industry overlook women's health. They only receive about 1% of research dollars. Don't let this hold you back. Be assertive. Do your research and get the care you need and deserve. TIME STAMPS [0:05:58] Test with Ai: The biggest breakthrough in the last 35 years has been in testing, especially with the advancements in artificial intelligence. This isn't just about routine check-ups; it's about leveraging cutting-edge tech to deeply understand your health metrics and proactively manage your well-being. [0:11:37] Women's Health is Overlooked: 1% of research funding goes to women's health. Women face unique health challenges often ignored by the medical industry, but women still have greater longevity because they have stronger social support systems. [0:22:53] 'Why' Do You Want To Live Longer?: What's your reason? Existing isn't enough (for most of us); having a clear purpose will fuel your ambition and drive you to make healthier choices.[0:27:24] The "More Ambitious" Mindset: Dan's personal philosophy is that his "only ambition is to be more ambitious." He explains that he is more ambitious at 80 than he was at 50, and that mindset drives his health, relationships, and business. Redefine your limits. [0:31:13] The Carnivore Diet: The carnivore diet changed how we felt and our blood results prove it was a good choice. We did a podcast on this. Check it out. [0:36:59] Regenerative Medicine: Regenerative medicine is at the center of the US economy, and the payoff is that "everybody wants" to experience the health and longevity benefits. This means - OPPORTUNITY. [0:45:00] Big Problems with “Traditional Systems”: Traditional systems, especially education and health, often fail to keep up with technological advances due to a lack of individual focus, which can be a barrier to advancement.[0:51:35] The BEST System for YOUR LONGEVITY & HEALTH is Inside You: We don't always want to own it, but we choose our own healthcare system as individuals. Think about it. The system doesn't choose what you eat, or what “treatments” you take.  Rethink your approach to your health and healthcare. You're worth it. Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS 

Want to know where the smart money is going in 2025? Over $80 trillion is set to move from Baby Boomers to Millennials in the coming years, creating once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for those ready to capitalize. This week, the tables are turned—I'm the guest on Mike Koenigs' podcast, Capability Amplifier, and we're talking all about the biggest investment trends of 2025.We dive deep into overlooked opportunities like private credit, Web3 gaming, and the transformative potential of Bitcoin and AI. We also explore emerging trends such as border town real estate fueled by on-shoring, minority ownership in pro sports, and the untapped potential of distressed assets.I also share some of my biggest investing mistakes and how those experiences shaped the Lifestyle Investor philosophy that I teach today.If you're looking for high-value investment insights and a fresh perspective on wealth-building, this is an episode you don't want to miss.In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ The biggest investment opportunities for 2025—where smart money is going and how to capitalize on the largest wealth transfer in history.✅ How to spot “invisible deals”—and why the best investments aren't found in the mainstream but through off-market opportunities few people know about.✅ Why Bitcoin, AI, and private credit are reshaping wealth creation—and how to position yourself ahead of the curve before the masses catch on.Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/223Tax Strategy MasterclassIf you're interested in learning more about Tax Strategy and how YOU can apply 28 of the best, most effective strategies right away, check out our BRAND NEW Tax Strategy Masterclass: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/taxStrategy Session For a limited time, my team is hosting free, personalized consultation calls to learn more about your goals and determine which of our courses or masterminds will get you to the next level. To book your free session, visit LifestyleInvestor.com/consultationThe Lifestyle Investor InsiderJoin The Lifestyle Investor Insider, our brand new AI - curated newsletter - FREE for all podcast listeners for a limited time: www.lifestyleinvestor.com/insiderRate & ReviewIf you enjoyed today's episode of The Lifestyle Investor, hit the subscribe button on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review.Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine having a team of expert researchers, marketers, and strategists at your fingertips—working 24/7 to grow your business. That's the power of AI. And the entrepreneurs who master it will outlearn, outperform, and out-earn everyone else. In this episode, I'm talking with Mike Koenigs—a serial entrepreneur, 19-time bestselling author, pioneer in digital marketing, and AI expert—who is breaking down exactly how smart entrepreneurs are leveraging AI to scale faster, automate success, and build wealth on autopilot.Mike walks us through the exact tools and frameworks he's using to grow businesses, streamline marketing, and uncover new opportunities with AI. He does a lot of screen sharing and demos, so this is definitely an episode you'll want to check out on YouTube.If you're looking to gain an edge in 2025 and beyond, this episode is packed with practical, step-by-step strategies to help you integrate AI into your business and wealth-building strategy.BTW, Mike dives deep with live screen shares and real-time demos, making this a must-watch episode on YouTube.GiveawaysThe AI Accelerator Book + Videos (Free)Learn how to 10x your productivity, clone your smartest employees, and monetize your IP in the new AI economy. Mike's giving away a digital copy of his book, AI Accelerator. To gain access, CLICK HERE. Your Next Act Book + Videos (Free)The 6 growth Accelerators for creating a business you'll love for the rest of your life. To gain access, CLICK HERE. Show Notes: LifestyleInvestor.com/222Connect with Justin DonaldFacebookYouTubeInstagramLinkedInTwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When your gut is messed up, your head is messed up. I know this first hand because the reality is I've never been the same since I had colorectal cancer. I battled years of gut issues, discomfort, and pain. I've tried everything you can think of but nothing has worked as well as the Carnivore Diet. It's been a game-changer and a life-saver. For those who don't know, the Carnivore Diet is meat only. Now, I know what you're thinking – all meat, no vegetables? It may sound crazy, but trust me, the benefits are undeniable and I have the blood results to prove it. My cholesterol dropped 20% in 30 days and after 11 months, it has been the single best health hack I have used in 10 years.Dan has been on the Carnivore Diet for 6 months and experienced amazing results including losing 20lbs (which greatly relieved the pain from his arthritis). With the carnivore diet and stem cell treatments, Dan's tendons are being regenerated. You can see all these benefits when you look at him, and he is 80 years old! Here are three ways the Carnivore Diet could help you:Goodbye, Gut Issues: Since ditching carbs and embracing meat, my gut problems have vanished. No more embarrassing dashes to the bathroom or feeling bloated and uncomfortable.Mental Clarity and Energy: The brain fog is gone, replaced with sharp focus and sustained energy throughout the day. I no longer need those afternoon naps to power through.Weight Loss and Lean Muscle: The pounds melted away, revealing visible abs I haven't seen in years! Plus, we've noticed an increase in lean muscle mass. TIME STAMPS[0:00 - 1:00] The Carnivore Diet: If you're struggling with gut issues like me, or just want to feel better and sharper, this diet could be your answer. It's about simplifying what you eat – meat and water, that's it. You'd be surprised how amazing you feel when you cut out all the processed junk.[1:00 - 3:00] Fueling Your Body: My routine is pretty straightforward: a New York strip steak in the morning, another at noon, and maybe one more if I'm hungry later in the day. It keeps me energized all day long, no more afternoon slumps! My cravings are completely gone. I no longer crave snacks or chips or other junk throughout the day.[3:00 - 5:00] Seeing the Results: The changes I've seen are incredible. My cholesterol dropped, my mental focus sharpened, and I'm no longer battling those annoying gut problems. Plus, I lost weight you can see in my face, and I even have visible abs! That inflammation melts away. [5:00 - 7:00] Making It Work for You: Listen, it's not about being perfect. You can have some shrimp or fish if you're out, but try to stick to meat as much as possible. Buy organic, grass-fed beef and trustworthy butchers. Figure out what works best for your body. And don't worry about traveling, it's easier than you think to stay on track.[7:00 - 10:00] More Than Just a Diet: Results are results. I have been on the carnivore diet for 11 months, and Dan has been on it for 6 months. We have both experienced weight loss, improved mental clarity and better blood test results. No cravings. Better cholesterol. We look better and we feel better. The carnivore diet is a no-brainer for us. Additional ResourcesDownload your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS

You're making good money but working yourself to death, or worse... you're a "Poorly Paid Thought Leader" with followers but an empty bank account. Sound familiar?JJ Virgin and I have worked together for over a decade, and we've both been through the entrepreneurial meat grinder and lived to tell about it.When I had stage three color-rectal cancer, and went through 33 radiation treatments, I wrote a book, created a course, and the day after my 34th treatment, I spoke at Tony Robbins' Business Mastery. I was 130 pounds, fresh off opiates, and went to get a spray tan so I didn't look like an alien on stage. At the same time, JJ's son was hit by a car and in a coma, right in the middle of launching her Virgin Diet empire. She was battling for her business, but most importantly, her son's life. Talk about crisis management!Here are three golden nuggets from our chat that could save you years of pain:1. STOP CREATING NEW STUFF: JJ nailed it - entrepreneurs love to create, but hate to sell. When something doesn't work, they create something new instead of fixing what they have. The secret? Create ONE thing, test it with your warm audience, and tweak until it works. If you can't sell it to friends, you won't sell it to strangers.2. DON'T SCALE TOO SOON: JJ shared how she got burned when The Virgin Diet exploded. She had $500K in shakes ready to ship but no customer service system in place. The result? 300+ angry customer emails on day one while she's sitting next to her son with a coma in the hospital. Scale only after you've got your systems dialed in.3. BUILD WHAT YOU LOVE (AND DELEGATE THE REST): You CAN build a business doing what you love and very little of what you hate. Why? Because somewhere out there, someone LOVES doing the stuff you hate. Dan Sullivan calls it “The Who. Not How.” Your job is to focus on your genius zone. (And that's why I run the Superpower Accelerator.) Want to dive deeper into building multiple streams of income the right way? JJ's put together a comprehensive guide that walks you through exactly how to identify and build your next best income stream. Grab it at CapabilityAmplifier.com/MSIGuideKey Takeaways[0:00-1:00] All business owners get stuck. Me. JJ. You. We either grind away in practice without knowing how to scale, or achieve fleeting fame without a solid backend to sustain our business.[3:00-5:00] JJ Virgin shares her story and emphasizes her lifelong passions for health and marketing, and how those passions led her to a successful career path. Passion can set the stage for your success[5:00-7:30] There are various stages of growth, and almost every entrepreneur will encounter feeling like a “successfully stuck practitioner," or "the poorly paid thought leader," This is where you realize the importance of selling transformations rather than just products.[11:00-16:30] JJ Introduces her "Health Business Ascension Model," a three-step process encompassing create, optimize, and scale. [21:30-23:30]. Real-life experiences can help you build trust and authenticity, enabling you to navigate challenges effectively. Don't back away from them. Lean into them and learn. [31:30-32:15] Identify your passions. Clarity and self-awareness are integral to building a business that aligns with your passions and desired lifestyle.[33:30-37:30] JJ Virgin highlights what makes her so efficient: her respect for time, and her meticulous approach to planning and organization. What can you do to FREE up your time? Make more money, and live a little? [39:00-47:15] I am on the carnivore diet. JJ and discuss the benefits and drawbacks, and alternative approaches to protein intake that may be useful to you. Also, don't underestimate the value of  resistance training for muscle building. It's important! Additional ResourcesGet JJ's free guide here: CapabilityAmplifier.com/MSIGuideLearn how to reinvent yourself with me here. Get Your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”

60 million Americans are affected by mental health issues. One in five will experience mental health issues within a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The good news is: you don't have to stay stuck, sad, lonely, frustrated. You don't have to feel useless or lost. The pain of that will pass - and it may pass quicker than you think. I've known Dr. Joan Rosenberg for 15 years. When I am in a rut, or I feel stagnant or stuck, I talk to her. She is a bestselling author and a captivating public speaker, an all around amazing person who is excellent at what she does. Joan offers an essential tool and 4 step framework I think will be beneficial for your entrepreneurial mental health toolkit. The 90-Second Rule: Bodily sensations associated with difficult feelings are often what we try to avoid. But, we can lean into them, accept that it will pass in 90 seconds or less, and then we experience them more fully and move through them.Express Authentic Emotions. Both Dr. Rosenberg and Gay Hendricks stress that suppressing or "transmuting" emotions, such as masking sadness or disappointment with anger, can be detrimental. Gay shares that one of his clients experienced a huge breakthrough when he was able to acknowledge the source of his anger. It takes strength to ask for help and acknowledge limitations. Success is rarely achieved alone.  Even the military prioritizes assessing needs and limitations and calling for support when necessary. Embrace vulnerability and build the support systems necessary to go the distance! Not only is Joan a brilliant psychologist, she's a bestselling author, and a captivating public speaker. Her experience and expertise make her Mental Health Framework essential for any entrepreneur. Listen to Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Joan Rosenberg, PhD. Time Stamps[ 0:00:00-0:00:11]People are experiencing a LOT of stress right now, financial, physical, natural disasters. It's taking a toll on mental health - including members of Mike's family. Mike welcomes Gay back to the podcast after a challenging year of medical issues, including broken bones.[0:02:47-0:12:54]Joan introduces the 90-second rule: feelings are transient and dissipate within 90 seconds. It's the physical sensation we try to avoid, not the breadth of the feeling itself. There is a brilliant connection between the 90-second rule with Gay's book "The Ten Second Miracle," focusing on the importance of understanding and mapping bodily sensations.[0:14:13-0:20:00]Entrepreneurs struggle with change, control, and fear in their businesses.This is connected to risk and also presents a unique struggle with leadership. Joan outlines four steps for an entrepreneurial mental health toolkit: 1) embracing change as a constant, 2) developing emotional flexibility, 3) improving communication skills, and 4) managing risk-taking by addressing the fear of undesired emotional outcomes.[0:20:00-0:35:00]There is a deep connection between handling external change and internal emotional awareness.“Alexithymia," is the difficulty in identifying and articulating emotions. How can awareness and education about alexithymia contribute to better mental health practices in workplaces?Transmuting feelings can hinder your growth. It's important to express authentic emotions.You can break “trauma loops" by facing difficult feelings and acknowledging your needs and limitations. It's GOOD to ask for help. Additional ResourcesRead Dr. Joan Rosenberg's Book, 90 Seconds to a Life You LoveGet on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don't forget to leave a review!

He is known as the Lifestyle Investor. He started investing at 18 with a ROTH IRA, and became a multi-millionaire before he turned 40. And it all started because he wanted to replace his wife's 36K teaching salary - and in less than a year, he did. Now, Justin Donald is an expert in strategies that pay today, and what will pay in the future, so he can live the life he wants to live now - not when he is older, not when he retires - NOW. Book Your Free Strategy Session with Justin's team. In this episode, Mike and Justin discuss what the future ahead looks like. We're on the precipice of the greatest wealth transfer in history. In the next 20 years, an estimated $75 trillion to $110 trillion will shift from the baby boomers to the millennials. And here is what you can do to make the best of the opportunities ahead. [3:16] Risk is part of investment, but it isn't the end game.Justin emphasizes the importance of embracing failures as valuable learning opportunities.He highlights that while painful, his biggest lessons have come from losing money.Examples of past investment mistakes, including a poorly documented secured position and a personal guarantee that might not be enforceable due to potential bankruptcy.[7:55] Justin emphasizes the importance of understanding millennial preferences for financial success. He highlights the ongoing largest wealth transfer in history from baby boomers to millennials, estimated between $75 trillion to $110 trillion over the next 20 years.BlackRock recently acquired $12 billion of a private credit fund with $150 billion in assets under management which is a significant indicator of growth in the sector.Reduced lending from traditional banks could further fuel the private credit market. [13:17] Boomers Retiring & Selling Justin discusses the opportunity arising from baby boomers retiring and selling their businesses.He suggests investing in minority equity positions in pro sports teams, citing the increasing legislation and private equity involvement in this space.There are positive returns in this sector and predicts its expansion into college sports, particularly with private universities.[17:42] Government-Backed Opportunities There are exciting investment opportunities in defense tech, fintech, biotech, and health tech.Look for companies securing long-term government contracts (10-20 years) that provide stable income streams.Some government funding comes through grants instead of investments, minimizing dilution for other investors.[22:40] Crypto Investing is SpeculativeThere is potential for profit in cryptocurrencies, but compares penny stocks due to their highly speculative nature.Many consider crypto investments to be closer to gambling than investing.[25:55] BitcoinJustin predicts Fortune 500 companies adopting Bitcoin as part of their treasury reserves, following the lead of companies like MicroStrategy.He emphasizes Bitcoin's increasing legitimacy due to its adoption as legal tender by multiple countries and growing institutional adoption.Recommends holding Bitcoin directly through cold storage for safety but acknowledges the convenience of ETFs for broader accessibility.Book Your Free Strategy Session. Additional ResourcesListen to my first podcast with Justin DonaldSUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOSGet Your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”

What if tomorrow you were on a path to double your revenue, triple your profit, and quadruple your freedom…for the rest of your life. Meet Ivan and Mariana Polic: The Visionary and The Fixer.They are your quintessential American Entrepreneurial Success Story and Power Couple Dream Team. Born in war-torn Serbia. Ivan, a former professional soccer star and aeronautical engineer and Mariana, a recovering “farm girl” turned successful journalist met for a tv interview after a soccer game. They married and fled Serbia during the Bosnian War to take over Ivan's father's multi-million dollar aeronautical business in America. This was Ivan and Mariana's opportunity for a new and better life. But when their business' revenue dropped by 97% overnight, they were crippled with anxiety. They needed a solution, and they needed it fast. Through sheer grit and determination, they refused to give-in to potential failure. And that is how Shift Intelligence was created. Through careful analysis and persistence, they built a replicable system to reinvent and rebuild their business from the inside out. They systemized everything: how they managed people, their systems and processes, and how to close the sales they needed to keep their business alive. As a result, they 2X their revenue, 3X their income, and 4X their freedom.They made an eight-figure exit, were paid upfront, and was done in six-days. KEY TAKEAWAYS[00:00:18] Ivan and Mariana Polic developed a system that helped them sell their business for eight figures in just six days.[00:02:25] Ivan and Mariana share how they recovered from a 97% revenue loss and turned their business around, offering a beacon of hope for entrepreneurs facing setbacks.[00:03:17] Learn from the best: This episode showcases the "art and science of getting out of your way," offering listeners the chance to learn from Ivan and Mariana's proven "Shift Intelligence" system. [00:13:18] Ivan and Mariana discuss how they navigated a financial collapse, providing insights and strategies for surviving and thriving in tough economic conditions.[00:24:18] Ivan and Mariana reveal how they transitioned to a two-hour workweek before selling their business. [27:52] They helped other entrepreneurs achieve similar success, including increasing one client's revenue from $2 million to $5 million, and another client's from $1.7 million to $4million.[00:28:15] Mariana explains how they negotiated a sale with no contingencies, and shares insights for entrepreneurs who want to exit on their terms.[00:40:03] Ivan and Mariana share how addressing personal trauma led to significant improvements in their business and culture, emphasizing the importance of inner healing for entrepreneurial success.[45:11] Ivan and Mariana help founders navigate difficult partners-related issues including renegotiating partner agreements, facilitating partner separations, and even preserving friendships in the process. [00:56:55] Ivan and Mariana share their heart for collaborating as a power couple and how working with spouses can strengthen an entrepreneurial vision.Ivan and Mariana have a passion for helping founders like you forge a way forward. They have created a series of FREE tools and resources to jumpstart your journey to more revenue, more profit, and more freedom. Additional ResourcesWatch Ivan & Mariana's Masterclass Get Ivan & Mariana's free book and bonuses here!Get Your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mike Koenigs helps experts build empires. As a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, judge on Entrepreneur.com's “Elevator Pitch” TV show, and 13-time bestselling author, Mike is passionate about helping his clients build their platforms and amplify their message. A regular contributor to Entrepreneur and Forbes, Mike has interviewed, consulted, and advised celebrity clients including Tony Robbins, Paula Abdul, Richard Dreyfuss, and JJ Virgin. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Achieving your greatest purpose is how you want to go out and what impact you want to create that gives you the ultimate level of satisfaction in your life. 2. Go deep with your true purpose and what you want to achieve on a transformational level. 3. You cannot have it all; playing the long game is satisfying, but it takes true courage to fill in and do the deep, hard work to get there. Get a coach who can help you get you there faster. Paid For Life – Get your FREE GIFTS! Learn how to achieve your greatest purpose. (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2021 but is no longer an active offer.) Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains. Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

“I was told I didn't matter, that my only value was in being a good wife and “Achi-Bachi.” But I refused to accept that. I broke free from centuries-old cultural conditioning and trauma and created a new path – the Jamali Method. Jamali is a mission and movement to bring freedom and purpose to Muslim women around the globe; to empower them to break free of the chains of societal and cultural oppression, and step into leadership – for their family, community, and businesses.”Meet Eram Saaed, the world's #1 coach for Professional Muslim women, a catalyst for change, empowerment, abundance and connection bridged by Islamic principles with modern leadership.Born in Pakistan, she was raised in a culture where women's voices don't matter and are expected to be silent and submissive. After two failed marriages, physical and emotional abuse, and being financially bankrupt, Eram hit rock bottom. It was then, in her darkest hour, she discovered the infinite wisdom of Allah and developed a no-nonsense, easy-to-understand approach that has transformed her into a global leader. Today, Eram is trusted by and has impacted over 23 million Muslim women worldwide, empowering them to balance faith and freedom. With her daughter Natasha by her side, they offer guidance, tools, accountability, and support to help them achieve clarity, purpose, courage, dignity, self-love, justice, abundance, and freedom bridged with faith.Welcome to the movement.Abundance creates peace.The Jamali Method focuses on three foundations: Jamali Freedom helps you find clarity, confidence and independence regardless of past obstacles and adversity. Jamali Purpose helps you find your passion and purpose based on what your gifts are, even if you can't see it clearly for yourself at first. Jamali Leadership provides the tools and blueprint you need to be 100% committed to your mission, in balance with faith, to reinvent and restart. And there are five more essential insights in this episode that EVERY entrepreneur can benefit from, whether or not you're a man, woman or Muslim woman. KEY TAKEAWAYSEram was raised Muslim in a conservative and religious family and faced significant challenges, including gender inequality and societal injustices.Her first and second marriages were abusive, but the turning point came when she resolved to protect her daughter and build a better life.Without a college degree, Eram started at Chase Manhattan Mortgage and rose to become the highest-producing loan officer in her branch. She made $22,500 in one month - which laid the foundation for her Jamalis of financial independence, self-confidence and leadership. A sabbatical in Pakistan led to viral videos that catapulted her into global recognition, where she gained 100 million views in 60 days during a personal crisisShe then built the first version of the Jamali Love program upon identifying a major need.The Jamali Method includes three transformative programs: Jamali Freedom, Jamali Purpose, and Jamali Leadership.Eram's focus has been on building financial independence and purposeful living. Learn more about Eram and the Jamali Movement that is bridging the gap between the Eastern and the Western, Muslim and non-Muslim world at Jamali.LoveLearn more about Eram and the Jamali Movement that is bridging the gap between the Eastern and the Western, Muslim and non-Muslim world at Jamali.LoveTIME STAMPS00:00 Eram seeks to empower Muslim women, connecting East-West.05:29 Eram overcame personal trauma challenges, impacting many worldwide.09:35 Rejection of faith due to conservative upbringing.12:34 Realized staying in an abusive marriage was not healthy for her daughter.15:58 From sabbatical to viral sensation helping women globally.18:06 Coach aided the chemist's transition to energy healer.22:54 Researching Islam led to loving Prophet Muhammad more.24:30 Kind princess of Mecca hires an honest Mohammed.32:32 Bankruptcy filed, won unrepresented case against attorney.35:01 Discuss influence, success, and movement through storytelling.39:29 Transformed downtrodden women's lives with a 30-day course.42:10 "My course helped her heal and transform." - Eram45:51 Surprise birthday party; daughter calls Eram a role model.49:24 Jamali Method: Jamali Freedom, Jamali Purpose, and Jamali Leadership.Additional ResourcesWatch Eram's Masterclass SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOSGet Your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2021. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Mike Koenigs helps experts build empires. As a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, judge on Entrepreneur.com's “Elevator Pitch” TV show, and 13-time bestselling author, Mike is passionate about helping his clients build their platforms and amplify their message. A regular contributor to Entrepreneur and Forbes, Mike has interviewed, consulted, and advised celebrity clients including Tony Robbins, Paula Abdul, Richard Dreyfuss, and JJ Virgin. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Achieving your greatest purpose is how you want to go out and what impact you want to create that gives you the ultimate level of satisfaction in your life. 2. Go deep with your true purpose and what you want to achieve on a transformational level. 3. You cannot have it all; playing the long game is satisfying, but it takes true courage to fill in and do the deep, hard work to get there. Get a coach who can help you get you there faster. Paid For Life – Get your FREE GIFTS! Learn how to achieve your greatest purpose. (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2021 but is no longer an active offer.) Sponsor HubSpot: Get ready for growth, without the growing pains. Visit HubSpot.com/spotlight to see the dozens of major product updates that'll make impossible growth feel impossibly easy

This Flashback Friday is from episode 146, published on January 14, 2010. The mortgage meltdown altered the landscape of real estate investing. While some of yesterday's most favored strategies will not work going forward, today's savvy investor can still find great opportunities for growth and profits-if they understand how recent events could shape this industry over the next few years. Jason talks with author Steve Bergsman about the state of various market sectors – including commercial, residential, and leisure real estate. Get direction as to where things are headed, so you can make the right decisions on property investments during the coming years.  The new decade will produce multiple investment currents. By separating the asset classes that will remain stable from those that will continue to lose value going forward, you'll will gain insight on the changing marketplace. Recent developments have hurt some investors, but they have also opened the door to profitable new opportunities down the road. Upcoming shows will feature: Nick Nanton on Celebrity Branding, Mark Kholer on Asset Protection, Ted Nicholas on Marketing, Andre Eggeletion on The Federal Reserve, Dr. Denis Waitley of The Psychology of Winning, Mike Koenigs on Scalable Video Distribution, Frank McKinney on Mansion Development, Yanik Silver on The Internet Lifestyle and many other success leaders. ___________________________________________ I'm speaking at Global Citizen Week and as one of the speakers, I'm also excited to offer my network a few VIP passes—which means your access will be complimentary (usually priced at $1,500). However, space is limited, so don't miss out!  Reserve Your VIP Pass https://globalcitizenweek.com/miami/local/ Taking place from October 31 to November 1 at the beautiful Hotel AKA Brickell in Miami's financial district, this event is an incredible opportunity to: Expand Your Network: Connect with other forward-thinking entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who are equally focused on enhancing their global footprint. Engage in Strategic Conversations: Explore the latest trends in diversifying investments, optimizing tax strategies, and building a Plan B for global mobility. Learn and Optimize: Participate in expert-led workshops and discussions to discover new ways to protect your wealth, maximize business potential, and enhance your lifestyle. Who should attend?  Entrepreneurs & Business Owners: Learn how to streamline your corporate structure and tax strategy to unlock new growth opportunities. High-net-worth Individuals: Discover strategies for protecting and growing your wealth globally. Investors: Find out about emerging markets and investment opportunities that can drive your financial independence. Those Seeking Global Citizenship: Learn how global citizenship can improve your quality of life with better health care, education, and security. To secure your spot, just register here:  Reserve Your VIP Pass https://globalcitizenweek.com/miami/local/   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

What takes 7 hours, 11 touch points, and 4 channels? Converting your ideal client. Joe Stolte, CEO of Daily Ai, started his career with Fortune 100 companies, like Microsoft, and gained unparalleled insights into what compels customers to buy. After that, he made three highly successful exits, and now runs an Ai driven email and digital marketing platform called Daily Ai. Daily Ai uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to learn how to talk to your client about what they actually want to hear about. This makes it easier to hit those engagement markers faster, and more efficiently. Key Takeaways: 1. Daily AI's core philosophy is "outcomes over outputs" - focus on achieving real business results for clients.2. The platform uses adaptive learning to tailor newsletter content based on subscriber behavior and engagement, not just what brands think subscribers want.3. Daily Ai has high open rates (40-60%) and sends millions of emails daily across 37+ industries.4. Best practices for email marketing:   - Free book offers tend to perform well due to low friction   - The second position in newsletters often gets the best click-through rates,   - Ads further down in newsletters get fewer but higher quality clicks   - Friday is generally the worst day for email opens   - 4-7am Eastern time works well for international audiences5. The "7-11-4 rule" for marketing: It takes about 7 hours of interaction across 11 touchpoints on 4 different platforms to convert a cold prospect.6. Daily AI is expanding beyond newsletters to create a "digital smart response marketing system" that will personalize messaging across multiple channels.7. The ideal customer for Daily Ai:   - Has a list of 1000+ subscribers   - Has an existing, profitable product/service   - Limited time or team for marketing   - Growth-minded and wants to improve marketing   - Willing to curate third-party content8. Daily Ai is adding more personalization features, including one-to-one segmentation and automated personalized messaging based on subscriber behavior.9. Daily Ai integrates with various marketing tools and can help optimize ad targeting on platforms like Facebook and Google.Time Stamps 00:00:00 - Joe Stolte and Mike Koenigs Introductions00:02:22 - Joe explains how Daily AI differentiates itself in the AI content space00:06:25 - Discussion of Daily AI's early promise and competitive advantage00:08:07 - Joe outlines future plans for a "digital smart response marketing system"00:09:22 - Joe's background and experience as a serial entrepreneur00:12:47 - Mike's perspective on Daily AI's benefits00:15:38 - Joe shares insights on email marketing strategies and timing00:20:29 - Discussion of the "bigger promise, bigger proof" concept in marketing 00:23:03 - Insights on ad placement within newsletters00:24:08 - Tips on best times to send newsletters00:28:40 - Explanation of the 7-11-4 rule in marketing00:31:23 - The importance of podcasting in marketing strategy00:34:33 - Discussion of upcoming personalization features in Daily AI00:36:22 - Description of the ideal customer for Daily AI00:37:38 - Content categories and types of businesses best suited for Daily AIAdditional ResourcesDOWNLOAD YOUR FREE  BOOK: HOW TO 10X YOUR PRODUCTIVITY, CLONE YOUR SMARTEST EMPLOYEES, AND MONETIZE YOUR IP IN THE NEW Ai-ECONOMY

In this episode, Dan reveals that he filled 60 notebooks only for them to be washed away in a flood. He could have mourned this, but instead chose to see it as closure to a past era. Mike shares a similar experience where he threw away every box he had after his divorce. These are life changing moments, where one radical act of letting go, either by nature or by choice, transformed both Dan's life and Mike's life. Dan discusses how high achievers struggle with overcoming what seem like small obstacles to many because their attachment to a vision isn't linked to a measurable, realistic goal. Their vision in general, be it perfection or manufactured by someone else, may not even be “real.” And this can be tragic, and in some cases, fatal. One of the most transformative decisions we can make in our lives is to let go of our attachments to the past, and use obstacles as an opportunity to grow. Key Takeaways: 1. The Between Thinking and Wanting   - State what you want clearly and without explanation.    - The power of a strategy circle concept of vision, obstacles, and how to transform them into actions.   - What it takes to overcome obstacles and achieve one's vision.2. Impact of Setbacks and Fragility   - Setbacks in breakthroughs, and how to navigate them from within   - Balancing resilience and fragility for success3. Adoption of AI in Business   - How to use DigitalCafe.Ai for building relationships   - How to use AI to create resonant conference presentations   -The importance of never being boring and using Ai as an unfair business advantage4. Concept of Checking Out in Life   - Discussion on shame, failure, and depression leading to "checking out"   - Role of internal chemistry and luck in life outcomes   - Importance of clarity in desires and decisiveness5. Personal Reflections and Progress Measurement   - Dan Sullivan's reflection on decisiveness and lack of sentimentality   - Why it is important to set realistic measurements for goals   - Responsibility of self-confidence and understanding oneself6. High Performers and Mental Health   - Contributing Factors to high performer suicide rates   - Pressures on smart kids and high achievers   7. Impact of Environment and Feedback   - Influence of environment and feedback on mental health.   - Personal defeat and self-assurance without contemplating suicide.8. Self-Discovery and Personal Growth   - Dan Sullivan's focus on personal happiness and growth   - Dan's commitment to journaling after divorce and bankruptcy   - Finding an ideal and effortless relationship   - Importance of ambitious and growth-focused individuals   - Destruction of journals symbolizing release of the past9. Material Possessions and Freedom   - Mike Koenigs' experience selling a company and feeling burdened by possessions   - Koenigs' rule about possessions and attachment post-divorce10. Developing Skills, Creating Value, and Enhancing Communication    - How important communication and engagement are    - Insights into using Ai tools to build relationships    - A deep need to create value and innovate    - Concern about the limited willingness of students to learn new skills    - The changing education and employment landscape    - Potential of skilled trades offering lucrative and secure careers11. Belief and Positivity in Relationships    - Choosing paths of belief and tools focusing on positivity    - Challenge of bridging the belief gap    - Sullivan's personal experience with self-responsibility12.  Determining True Wants and Principles    - Majority of people's uncertainty about what they truly want, how to determine true       wants, and evolve past them.      - Clearly state your desires.  Download your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”8 Essential Quotes "For the happy person. You set a goal, you achieve the goal, and then you measure backwards to where you started and you notice you've made a great deal of progress, and that makes you feel good. Whereas if you do it the other way, you set a goal, you achieve the goal, but then you measure against the ideal that you're supposed to live up to, and it seems to you that you've achieved nothing. And you get depressed and you get disappointed, and in some cases, you can get suicidal over it."— Dan Sullivan "It's almost like the parent that the children are leading the parents life, almost like they're being required to shine where their parents didn't shine and everything else. And that's a terrible pressure to have."— Dan Sullivan"I realized that the reason I had two setbacks, one in my personal life and one in my financial life, was I wasn't telling myself what I really wanted."— Dan Sullivan "So one thing I did, Mike, was that I said, my former wife, I'm relieving her of all responsibility for what happened to me."— Dan Sullivan "Just because someone's a successful entrepreneur doesn't mean that they have any ambition."— Dan Sullivan "It always requires you stating a vision in the future of something that's bigger and better than what you're doing now."— Dan Sullivan "Education is the key to the future, and that's the revolution that's going on."— Dan Sullivan  Download your FREE digital and/or audio version of my bestselling book, “Your Next Act!”TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] Dan Sullivan discusses how measuring progress affects happiness.[00:00:26] Mike Koenigs mentions fear for those stuck in old ways of thinking.[00:00:37] Dan talks about taking responsibility for one's own confidence.[00:01:07] Mike brings up high performers and suicide rates, discussing Ai's impact on smart kids.[00:02:10] Dan introduces the concept of "Gap and Gain" from Strategic Coach.[00:03:07] Dan explains the difference between measuring progress backward vs against an ideal.[00:04:05] Discussion on smart kids and high achievers checking out when they feel they can't win.[00:05:41] Mike asks Dan what mes...

What is best in threes? You probably don't think of collaborations - but - then, maybe you should rethink that. In this episode of Capability Amplifier, we dive deep into the secret sauce of collaboration, why three is better than two, and how it could lead to massive wealth.Dan Sullivan drops some serious knowledge about what it takes to create game-changing collaborations in today's networked economy. We're talking entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur collabs that could unlock TRILLIONS in value. Key highlights:• Why collaboration is the new competitive advantage • The 3 non-negotiables for killer collaborations (hint: cash confidence is key!)• How to create a "Free Zone" where innovation thrives• Why 3-way collaborations beat 2-way every time• Leveraging AI to supercharge your creative processPlus, Dan reveals his audacious goal to build a $15 TRILLION economy within Strategic Coach by his 100th birthday. The future of entrepreneurship is collaborative. Timestamps in Essential QuotesHistory of the Word 'Collaboration: “Meaning, because if you're a World War Two movie buff, in the second World War, collaboration is what got you shot. What it meant was that you were you. You were collaborating with the enemy, and that got you shot."— Dan Sullivan [00:01:47 → 00:02:04]The Shift to a Network Economy: "So my sense is that it's the change in the structure of the economy that has put collaboration into one, a more positive light. But the other thing is, it's now possible to put capabilities together electronically in a way that you could never do in, you know, where you were separated by distance and somebody was talented in Cleveland, another person was talented in Chicago, but they couldn't really collaborate. Now they can."— Dan Sullivan [00:03:08 → 00:03:39]The Essence of Cash Confidence in Entrepreneurship: "Cash confidence means that they don't need the money right away. If they're going to create something new, they know how to make money their own way, they know how to make money. They have lots of money."— Dan Sullivan [00:06:32 → 00:06:43]The Essence of Collaboration: "So what we're doing is we're taking a capability here that you have and a capability here that I have. We're putting them together to create a new third thing. So the fourth box is you're creating a new third thing that you couldn't have created without my capability. I couldn't have created it without your capability. And we're creating it for what I call a hero target. We want to be a hero to a person."— Dan Sullivan [00:09:39 → 00:10:07]Crowdsourced Creativity: "We're going to create something brand new for you. It's never been created before. It's directly related to what we know about what you need. And the two of us are getting together and we would like you to tell us whether we're on cue or off cue as we're doing this."— Dan Sullivan [00:13:44 → 00:14:03]The Power of Three: "It's very interesting, and I've discovered that recently that three just works better. There's easily double the thrill when you add another person to the original idea."— Dan Sullivan [00:17:29 → 00:17:37]Free Zone Collaboration: "When you are, the moment you create a collaboration like this, you're in the free zone. Nobody from the outside can comprehend what you're doing or thinking about."— Dan Sullivan [00:18:50 → 00:19:00]Speed and Innovation in Business: "The ability that you can to package a new idea and put it into presentation form is unmatched right now."— Dan Sullivan [00:21:17 → 00:21:26]The Future of Free Zone Collaboration: "By 2044, when I'm 100, if we just grow naturally the way coach has been growing for the last 35 years, we'll have 10,000 in the program and by that time the entire program will be the free zone program."— Dan Sullivan [00:22:18 → 00:22:37]Lessons from Collaboration Failures: "You go through a lot of eggs before you get a really good omelet."— Dan Sullivan [00:25:09 → 00:25:12]Additional ResourcesAi Accelerator ProgramDOWNLOAD YOUR FREE  BOOK: HOW TO 10X YOUR PRODUCTIVITY, CLONE YOUR SMARTEST EMPLOYEES, AND MONETIZE YOUR IP IN THE NEW Ai-ECONOMY

Most people experience an injury or other setbacks as an enterprise of the universe working against us. But what if the setback is an important transition, a demarcation point between who we were and who we're going to be going forward? Maybe it's buried traumas we need to address, or physical healing that will make us stronger.   We're being given the opportunity for a completion so we can move into a deeper level of harmony with ourselves and others.   It's so easy to fall into the old programming of self-pity and sadness, but everything that happens to us is reality trying to tell us something important.   It's a powerful opportunity to rewire ourselves. We can give an open invitation to the universe to rewire and reorganize us in a powerful way. Instead of asking “why is this happening to me”, we can ask “what is the deepest message this event is trying to tell me?”   How do we stop recycling old patterns and traumas and put something to rest? How do we step into new energy instead of trying to fight it?   In this episode, we're joined by Gay Hendricks and he shares what he's learned from a recent health setback. We also close off season 1 of this podcast by reflecting on lessons and powerful takeaways from this experience.   Give an open invitation to the universe to reorganize you in the spirit of how you need to be now and what would best serve you now. -Gay Hendricks     Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    -How to bring completion to a pattern For a lot of people, past patterns and traumas can continue recycling themselves and we find ourselves in a loop of rehashing them. How do we fully and finally flush those things from our hearts, minds and bodies?    -An opportunity to rewire yourself Setbacks and challenges are something we often treat as the universe conspiring against us. Could they actually be the universe's way of helping us get rid of old energy and usher in what and who we need to be now?   -Connection, discovery and a fluidity of intelligence As we reach the completion of the first season of the podcast, what are some of the biggest lessons and special insights we've gained from it?   Guest Bio   Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kate Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company, and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. Throughout his career he has done executive coaching with more than 800 executives, including the top management at such firms as Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard, Motorola and KLM. His book, The Corporate Mystic, is used widely to train management in combining business skills and personal development tools. Gay is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu. In recent years he has co-created a popular podcast called The Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Mike Koenigs. He has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others. Buy your copy of Your Big Leap Year here.

Fact: You don't get tomorrow back.As a cancer survivor, Mike Koenigs knows exactly what it means to face mortality. Your life flashes before your eyes, and instantly, your perspective changes. What you care about changes. What you prioritize changes.AND, how you prioritize your health has to change or you may not make it, and that's just the stark reality of how fragile this life is and how important it is that we work to preserve our health.Fact: Stress is a killer. Entrepreneurs and business owners can live in a chronic state of stress if they don't make an intentional decision to live a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Whether you're struggling with energy, focus, fitness, or overall drive, or if you're simply a high performer aiming to maintain peak vitality, this episode will change the way you think  and what you think is possible about your life and health. Dr. Gapin's institute uses cutting-edge diagnostics, genetics, and real-time health monitoring to create highly personalized health optimization plans. Dr. Gapin emphasizes the importance of uncovering hidden health issues and taking a proactive, data-driven approach to achieving peak performance and longevity.Learn About: How to live a High-Performance Life with Optimized Health: Dr. Gapin's program at the Gapin Institute helps ambitious men and women to overcome health challenges, genetics, allergies, and counter aging. Pro-Race Car Driver who went on to make Guinness World Record, Rodney and Cindy Miller, who together lost 86 pounds, boosting their health and regaining their business, and Richard Behney, a Million Dollar Pro, was a plumber who revolutionized his life and business after joining the program - all after completing the Peak Launch program.How to identify the blind spots affecting your health, and how to overcome them with comprehensive testing. The power of detailed diagnostics and a medical team that knows how to assess them: Dr. Gapin's approach involves analyzing over 500 biomarkers and 760,000 genetic markers. Testing includes comprehensive blood panels, consistent monitoring, and imaging. It is far more advanced than what is currently available with most traditional doctors. Testing includes:  ✔️Health monitoring technology:Continuous glucose monitors for real-time blood sugar trackingOura rings for sleep quality and activity monitoringPolar H10 heart rate straps for measuring heart rate variability (HRV)Body composition analyzers✔️Imaging tests:Full body MRI for comprehensive health screeningCardiovascular imaging, including carotid artery ultrasoundCoronary calcium scoring to assess heart disease risk✔️Metabolic testing:VO2 max testing for fitness assessmentMetabolic rate analysis to determine exact caloric needs✔️Cognitive testing to assess mental performance✔️Organic acid testing to evaluate energy production at the cellular level✔️Customized dashboard integrating data from various sources for a comprehensive health overview✔️Hormone optimization: Using advanced testing to guide precise hormone and peptide therapies✔️Genetic analysis: Examining over 760,000 genes to personalize nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations (exercise routines, etc…)✔️Gut microbiome analysis: Assessing the balance of beneficial bacteria in the digestive system ✔️Food sensitivity testing to identify potential dietary triggers that can cause brain fog, inflammation, and other issues. ✔️Cortisol (Stress hormone) testing to quantify physiological stress levels that can cause inflammation, weight gain, brain fog and other issues. ✔️LP(a) testing: A specialized biomarker for cardiovascular health often overlooked in standard testing✔️Peptide therapies: Utilizing cutting-edge peptides for hormone and other various health optimizationsThe Peak Launch™ Program brings the tests together and delivers a customized plan that works for YOU and your unique set of needs. Peak Launch starts with a completely personalized consult and an all-star concierge medical team trained in traditional and functional medicine. All work together to providing personalized, on-demand support and guidanceVisit GapIninstitute.com/Launch to:Join Dr. Gapin's PEAK LAUNCH™ ProgramBook Your Free Discovery AppointmentTime Stamps00:00 Dr. Tracy Gapin advocates peak performance through health.04:12 Men's health experts gain new medical knowledge.12:54 Extensive diagnostic testing leads to personalized treatment.14:25 Improved body composition, better sleep, increased energy.17:23 Measure metabolic rate, assess caloric needs, full-body imaging.22:16 Tracking multiple metrics to identify effective strategies.24:42 High achievers often overlook the impact of stress.30:46 Functional medicine supports diet, fitness, and accountability.36:48 Funny story about success and staying young.40:11 Transformation through program, improved health, explosive business.41:27 Improved fitness, protein intake drastically affects recovery.44:20 Men are overwhelmed by health and tech information.47:03 Understanding and overcoming obstacles to high performance.50:54 Health optimization for wealth advisors and clients.53:27 Highlighting Dr. Gapin's innovative, integrated medical team.Book your FREE discovery call with Dr. Gapin's team today. 

In this episode, Dino and I dive deep into his fascinating journey from childhood dreams of performing to becoming one of the most captivating speakers I've ever encountered. We first met at Mike Koenigs' Mastermind, and his ability to engage and motivate an audience is simply unparalleled. Dino shares how his passion for performing began at just nine years old, inspired by his early experiences with television and dreams of being a performer. His aspirations to be like Donnie Osmond and marry Marie reveal the depth of his childhood dreams. From working as a Disney dancer to navigating the hardships of early marriage and fatherhood, Dino's journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Despite the challenges, he found ways to keep his passion alive while prioritizing his family. Learn how Dino transitioned from real estate to coaching and eventually found his niche in the orthodontics industry. His unique approach to speaking and training transformed many practices, showing how diverse experiences can converge into a successful career. Dino offers invaluable insights into the craft of speaking, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and connecting with your audience on a deeper level. His method involves not just speaking but performing, engaging, and leaving a lasting impact. We explore the significance of core values in building a successful business, a topic close to both of our hearts. Dino's experiences with different business environments highlight the importance of aligning business practices with personal values. Some of the key moments from our conversation include Dino's realization that he could captivate an audience, not just through content, but through his performance and storytelling abilities; his story of how a simple real estate deal, buying a house for $10 and selling it for a $10,000 profit in a week, sparked his journey into coaching and speaking; the shift from acting to speaking in the orthodontics industry, where Dino found a unique niche that allowed him to use his talents in unexpected ways; his perspective on the importance of seeing things from an outsider's viewpoint and how that fresh perspective can drive innovation in any industry; and the importance of core values and how maintaining them can lead to business success and personal fulfillment.  

Welcome to another episode of the Hustle and Flowchart podcast! I'm Joe Fier, your host, and today, we're diving into the world of networking and personal growth based on Joe Polish's book, "What's In It For Them." I'm excited to share insights on how to improve your interactions with others and elevate your business strategies by leveraging the latest tools and books. Let's jump right in! Building Stronger Connections This episode explores improving your networking skills based on Joe Polish's book, "What's In It For Them." Joe Polish is a well-known figure in the business world, running high-level masterminds and helping elite business owners and marketers. His book outlines nine genius networking principles to help you open doors in your personal and professional life. Useful Links: What's In It For Them Be Useful, Grateful, and Valuable The first key takeaway is the importance of being useful, grateful, and valuable to people around you. Imagine how you can help others and show appreciation. This mindset shift can change how you approach situations and build stronger relationships. Joe Polish emphasizes the need to be there for others and provide actual value. Quick story: Mike Koenigs and I recently led a workshop at Joe Polish's Genius Network headquarters. We showed business owners how to use AI to scale their productivity. It was an incredible experience that highlighted the importance of being useful and providing value in real-time. Action Step: Time-block daily to send personalized messages to people in your world. Use tools like Loom to make your communications more engaging and genuine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91sPkvexGkg Be Fun, Memorable, and Yourself The second principle is to be fun, memorable, and true to yourself. Avoid being too formal or trying to fit into someone else's expectations. Authenticity builds stronger connections and makes you more memorable. Asking genuine questions and sharing personal stories can help you connect on a deeper level. Don't hesitate to inject humor and be open about your own experiences, even if they aren't perfect. This builds rapport and makes interactions more enjoyable. Action Step: Ask genuine questions and share personal stories in your conversations. Be yourself, and don't put on a mask to impress others. Give Value On the Spot The final principle is to give value on the spot. Joe Polish talks about the importance of doing things quickly and not waiting to follow up later. Using David Allen's two-minute rule from the "Getting Things Done" method can help you implement this principle. If you can complete a task in under two minutes, do it immediately. This could be sending a quick message, connecting people, or providing immediate feedback. This approach builds trust and shows that you value the other person's time. Action Step: Apply the two-minute rule in your daily interactions. If you can help someone or complete a task quickly, do it right away. Conclusion In this episode we explored how to build stronger connections with Joe Polish's networking principles. By being useful, grateful, and valuable, being yourself, and giving value on the spot, you can create lasting relationships and elevate your business success. Thank you for tuning in! If you found this episode helpful, please leave a review and share it with others. Until next time, keep hustling and making meaningful connections! Two Other Episodes You Should Check Out How A Simple New Habit Will Change Your Life And Reduce Your Stress with David Allen Triple Your Teams Productivity by Mastering AI with Mike Koenigs Resources From Episode Accelerate growth with HubSpot's Sales Hub Check out other podcasts on the HubSpot Podcast Network Grab a 30-Day Trial of Kartra We want to hear from you. Send us the One Thing you want to hear on the show. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn and Instagram Subscribe to the YouTube Channel Contact Joe: joe@hustleandflowchart.com Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in these conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes (or wherever you listen), subscribe to the show, and leave me an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help me continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help me reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!

Get ready to go down the rabbit hole of intrigue with today's podcast episode. You won't want to miss this one!Gay and Mike uncovered the keys to captivating your audience from the moment you open your mouth. They're talking tips, tricks, and mind-blowing strategies to hook people in and leave them desperate for more.You'll discover:The #1 thing people say after hearing Gay speak (hint: it's all about authenticity!)How to craft an irresistible opening line that grabs attention and sparks curiosityGay's signature "intrigue-o-meter" for instantly activating engagementThe magic of storytelling to forge deep connections with your audienceAnd just wait until you hear about Mike's magic tricks for creating an "oh wow" factor whenever he takes the stage! Here's a hint: It involves some mind-blowing Ai capabilities that will blow your mind.But beyond the concrete tips, Gay and Mike explore the deeper side of intrigue — how to tap into your life's purpose, ask beautiful questions that lead to beautiful answers, and channel your truth in a way that intrigues audiences and customers alike.This episode is a true masterclass in the art of captivation from two guys who have spent decades honing their skills on stages worldwide. Whether you're looking to uplevel your presentations, sales conversations, or just want to be a more fascinating human, you need to hear this!P.S. Gay shares some hilarious stories from his early days of public speaking that will have you laughing out loud. Another reason not to skip this one!Key Takeaways(00:00) Gay shares ideas for intriguing speeches.(03:35) Inspired by a friend's advice, Gay wrote his first book.(08:07) Use present-moment speaking to create intrigue.(17:00) Regular Ai dinners where everyone shares and learns.(20:11) Create intrigue through personal anecdotes for impact.(23:46) Ai creates deep fake voices for entertainment.(25:48) Storytelling sets tone, authenticity crucial for connection.(32:22) Live demonstrations of data manipulation and problem-solving.(37:34) New GPT tool creates hyper-personalized video prompts.(38:37) Movie industry changes, personal films thrive now.Additional ResourcesGet on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don't forget to leave a review!PS - TRY THIS! Mike's fully-automated system will capture and enrich leads and follow up with hyper-personalized custom websites on any channel (even WhatsApp): http://www.DigitalCafe.Ai 

A “How-To” with Gay HendricksMike is psyched to share today's new podcast episode with Gay Hendricks because he guarantees it will have you rethinking your relationship with "stuff."Gay opened Mike's eyes to some profound insights about how eliminating excess possessions and complications can create more space for your true genius to flourish.Gay talked about going through his closet each year and getting rid of anything he doesn't absolutely love wearing. Imagine only surrounding yourself with clothes that give you an "erotic experience" when you put them on!They also explored the concept of identifying the handful of people who light up when you enter the room - and prioritizing intimacy with them over shallow social obligations. Gay's annual "table of eight" tradition for ringing in the New Year is a fascinating exercise in conscious relating.This episode will inspire you to start editing out the nonessentials so you can focus on what you truly love. You may even find yourself ordering some luxuriously soft merino wool t-shirts or cashmere socks from Wales after listening!Whether you're drowning in clutter, overwhelmed by commitments, or just feel stuck in a rut, this conversation gives you an amazing recipe for injecting more simplicity (and love!) into your daily life. It's bound to leave you feeling lighter and freer.Key Takeaways(04:07) Seeking depth and meaning in simplification.(08:58) Downsized to one beloved house, beach fantasy.(09:59) Simplicity leads to greater happiness and love.(13:43) Anticipating real estate value rise, seeking advice.(17:09) Cherishing love through socks and life choices.(22:31) Bologna in shoes, meeting Steve Martin.(24:06) Letting go of possessions, mixed feelings remain.(30:12) Valuing simplicity, selling love, living with love.(33:20) Tuning into the body, simplifying business, freedom.(37:37) Seek what you love, surround yourself with joy.Additional ResourcesGet on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don't forget to leave a review!PS: TRY THIS! Mike's fully-automated system will capture and enrich leads and follow up with hyper-personalized custom websites on any channel (even WhatsApp) http://www.DigitalCafe.Ai