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Mitrice Richardson, a 24-year-old psychology graduate, disappeared on September 17, 2009, after being released from the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's Station in Los Angeles, following her arrest for failing to pay an $89 restaurant bill and possessing a small amount of marijuana. Exhibiting erratic behavior suggestive of a mental health crisis, possibly undiagnosed bipolar disorder, Mitrice was released at 12:28 a.m. without her phone, wallet, or car, despite her mother's plea to hold her until morning. Last seen alive resting in a resident's backyard six hours later, her skeletal remains were found 11 months later in a remote canyon, with her clothing 700 feet away and no clear cause of death determined. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department faced criticism for releasing her, mishandling her remains, and obstructing the coroner's investigation, prompting lawsuits and allegations of foul play, though her death was ruled undetermined, not a homicide. Her case led to policy changes for missing persons and mental health evaluations, but her family continues to seek justice, believing she was murdered.   Branch of Hope for May 2025: The JED Foundation - Jedfoundation.org   Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Dark Oak 01:40 Mitrice Richardson 1:28:20 The Brand of Hope - JED Foundation     Sources: Suspicious death: Mitrice Richardson | Malibu, CA | Uncovered. (n.d.). https://uncovered.com/cases/mitrice-richardson Office of Independent Review, Gennaco, M. J., Katz, W. W., Miller, R., Ruhlin, J., Hernandez, C. L., Arias, A. A., Teran, D. M., Shasty, B., Calderon, A., Avery, M., & Newkirk-Ma, S. (2012). REPORT REVIEWING THE INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE DISCOVERY AND RECOVERY OF THE REMAINS OF MITRICE RICHARDSON (AND UPDATE ON PRIOR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SYSTEMIC REFORM OF RELEASE PROCEDURES). http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/LASD_Oversight/Richardson_Coroner_LASD%20final.pdf Croft, C. (2025, May 3). Lost compassion [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/156140192 Veliz, L. (2022, October 17). The tragic 2009 disappearance and death of Mitrice Richardson. Grunge. https://www.grunge.com/1052145/the-tragic-2009-disappearance-and-death-of-mitrice-richardson/ The Jed Foundation. (2024, August 30). The Story of JED | The JED Foundation. https://jedfoundation.org/the-story-of-jed/ Sengupta, S. (2024, April 20). Mitrice Richardson Murder: What led to her tragic end? The Cinemaholic. https://thecinemaholic.com/mitrice-richardson-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

In this episode, Director of Member Engagement Jackie Ruhlin sits down with Myra Rosario, our Communications Lead, for a candid conversation about everything happening in Q1 and what exciting opportunities are coming up next.From new educational programs to upcoming events, Jackie shares key updates every member should know to get the most out of their membership.

Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA's Communications Team, sat down with the Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss highlights of the third quarter of 2024. 

Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA's Communications Team, sat down with the Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss highlights of the second quarter of 2024. 

Myra Rosario, Lead of CEA's Communications Team, sat down with the new Director of Member Engagement, Jackie Ruhlin to discuss her career, highlights of the first quarter 2024, and what's new at CEA! 

Are the gifts you are giving to people just turning them off? John Ruhlin joins the show today to teach us about good, and bad, gift giving. In the business world, gifts can be a great way to build and maintain important relationships. But they can backfire if you have not invested the intentionality that the process deserves. John's new book, “Giftology,” breaks it all down.John Ruhlin got his start selling Cutco knives in order to pay for med school. There, he developed his own strategy and rose to be Cutco's #1 knifes sales representative. Now, as the founder of the Ruhlin Group, John advises companies and entrepreneurs on gift giving. He has worked with the Chicago Cubs, Morgan Stanley, Keller Williams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Shell, Caesars Palace and many more organizations and individuals looking to build meaningful relationships through giving gifts.Tune into this episode to learn concrete tips on how to pick good gifts, including ones that are scalable and will not break the bank. You will also learn about how to put together a proactive strategy, including the timing of gifts and how much to invest in them. Gift giving is a powerful relationship-building tool; learn how to use it skillfully.Check out John Ruhlin's book, "Giftology," today. Through poignant personal stories and data-backed evidence, Ruhlin breaks down how you can master the magic of Giftology.To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods.We talk about:Making sure your gift is personalized and meaningfulGifts as expressions of gratitude, not expected reciprocation Common gift giving mistakes to watch out forLinks & Tools from This Episode:Read John Ruhlin's Book, “Giftology”Learn more at GiftologyGroup.comFollow John on Instagram: @JohnRuhlinFree ResourcesWant to be a guest or share feedback? Email podcast@the1thing.com***Looking to start your next big thing?One of the first steps to take when building your brand or business is creating a website. But if you're no web developer or can't hire one, don't worry–Hostinger is here to help. They offer affordable hosting solutions, emphasizing technological innovation and accessibility. They make it easy to establish an online presence using cutting-edge technologies like an AI assistant aimed at enhancing the user experience.If you're ready to take your business online, visit Hostinger.com/onething and use code ONETHING for 10% off.***Produced by NOVA MediaMentioned in this episode:Green ChefGo to greenchef.com/60onepod and use code 60onepod to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months.

John Ruhlin is the co-founder of the Ruhlin group, and is the world's leading authority for maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. An entrepreneur and international keynote speaker, he is also the author of Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention. In this episode, we talked about company culture, human resource management, franchising, relationship building…

John Ruhlin is the co-founder of the Ruhlin group, and is the world's leading authority for maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. An entrepreneur and international keynote speaker, he is also the author of Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention.   In this episode, we talked about customer service, gifting strategy, influencer marketing, relationship building…

Today we are joined by ballerina, neuroscientist Jessica Moore Ruhlin. Yup, you read that right. Jess and I both nerd out about the brain and she teaches  us so much in the episode. We talk about changing the thought patterns in your brains, behavior changes through movement and neuroplasticity. Look out for her shows here in NYC and ABROAD!! Follow Jess!: INSTAGRAM: @jessicamooreruhlin   ATTEND ONE OF JESS'S WORKSHOPS OR SHOWS: https://www.bodiesneverliedance.com/performance LITTY COMMITTEE CANDLE CLUB LINK: https://www.patreon.com/MOUSH Haus Haux is a conversational podcast hosted by multi-media artist, designer and entrepreneur Ani Moush. Every week, Ani will interview comedians, artists, entertainers, and more to try to figure out how they found their way on their journey as an artist!  Ani Moush @ani_moush @by_moush MY WEBSITE: animoushmedia.com Brought to you by Too Much Content  www.toomuchcontent.live @toomuchcontent.live

Ruhlin started the Ruhlin Group in 2000. On this episode of Circuit of Success, Brett welcomes expert salesman and author John Ruhlin (johnruhlin.com). John tells us about his company setting new standards in the world of gifting and logistics, authoring the New York Times bestseller Giftology, and how giving gifts can change your professional life. Join us for... The post John Ruhlin Joins the Show! appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Corporate gifting is nothing new. For years, businesses have been branding coffee mugs, hats, and koozies and giving them away to potential clients. But John Ruhlin goes next level when it comes to gifting. In this episode, Tricia and LZ chat with Ruhlin, a gifted speaker, author of Giftology, and founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift strategy, and logistics company. He'll talk about how he uses high-end gifts customized to his clients to cut through the noise, increase referrals, and strengthen retention. He tells you how to give, what to give, when is the best time to give, and how to make a giving strategy that has the most impact on your clients. Welcome to episode 59 of One Next Step.

John Ruhlin - The LIFE Changing Art of Gift Giving Radical generosity is the against-the-grain secret weapon of real influencers, and it will allow you to boost referrals, retention rates, and ROI like few other strategies. But be warned, gifts with strings attached backfire. There is a right, and wrong, way to give. John Ruhlin has gifted on behalf of everyone from Forbes Magazine to the Fortune 500 and his tactics lead to appreciative responses and wide-open check books. Through poignant personal stories and data-backed evidence, Ruhlin breaks down how anyone-from mail clerk to managing director-can master the magic of Giftology with these and more: Mastering reciprocity, the hidden bottom line booster Laser-targeting whom to give a gift and when to use thrift Uncovering your client's inner circle and becoming part of it Give wholeheartedly to Giftology and reap the rewards of an expanding business and fruitful relationships, professional and personal alike. https://johnruhlin.com/   PODCAST SPONSORS ----------- Chili Sleep Welcome to the BEST night of sleep, EVERY night!!! Wellness isn't all about having the perfect diet or the best trainers. It's about recovering + adding to your overall health with sufficient quality sleep. Cooling in the middle of the night not only keeps you sleeping but can also up to double your deep sleep. You pay more for cooling your home in six months than you do for a chili pad or ooler that can last for a long long time! Honestly the biggest difference maker I ever made in optimizing my sleep to the MAX!   NURSE20 for 20% off chiliPAD NURSE15 for 15% OFF OOLER Click the link below!! https://trk.chilisleep.com/SH79 ----------- LMNT DrinkLMNT.com/DavidNurse  Popular electrolyte drinks on the market have low amounts of electrolytes and miss the mark on the “optimal ratio”. LMNT Recharge gives you more electrolytes in the ideal ratio. 1000 mgSODIUM 200 mgPOTASSIUM 60 mgMAGNESIUM WITHOUT THE DODGY STUFF What we DON'T consume is just as important as what we DO consume. No Sugar No Gluten No Fillers No Artificial Ingredients Paleo & Keto Friendly   ------   NUZEST A plant protein from Premium European Golden Peas Arguably the finest quality and best tasting plant protein on the planet. Sourced from peas grown in the rich soils of Northern France and processed in Belgium using a patented water-based technique, Clean Lean Protein is the benchmark for “Clean Label”, “Free From” supplements. It's amino acid profile, extremely smooth texture, pleasant taste, and 98% digestibility rating have made Clean Lean Protein a popular choice for everyone, not just plant-based consumers.   • Highly digestible • Easy on the stomach • 98% digestibility rating • No common allergens • Very low anti-nutritional factors • No lectins, very low in phytates • No emulsifiers or gums • Very fine particle size for maximum absorption   Coupon: Pivot15 (gives 15% off first purchase, excluding sale items, bundles, subscriptions and gift cards) Link to share: https://nuzest.us/pivot    —- —- CONTINUED GROWTH Join the 1% Newsletter at www.davidnurse.com for 1% weekly improvement emails!  Contact David for in-depth personal coaching at info@davidnurse.com MY BEST SELLING BOOK PIVOT & GO! https://www.amazon.com/Pivot-Go-Blueprint-Redefine-Achieve/dp/1645431118 My PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGH COACHING TEAM https://david-nurse-inc.mykajabi.com/be-the-breakthrough   ————-

John Ruhlin helps leaders give world-class gifts to the most important people in their personal and professional lives.  He’s the founder and CEO of the Ruhlin group, the bestselling author of Giftology, and a keynote speaker who helps brands around the world step up their gifting game. In his second appearance on the show, John joined Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about why company swag is a waste of money, the greatest gift he's ever given, and why radical generosity is the key to business and personal achievement. Three Key Things You'll Learn: How Relationship Planning can scale your business. How to give the perfect gift: how much money to spend, what to give, and when to give it. How to develop a long-term orientation in your gifting practices.

Jessica Ruhlin began her dance training in St. Louis, Missouri, and continued at Interlochen Arts Academy, and earned a BA in Dance Pedagogy from Butler University. She has danced professionally with classical and contemporary ballet companies, and has performed in a wide array of commercial dance including as a backup dancer for Aretha Franklin and comedian Hannibal Buress. She is currently a teaching artist with New York City Ballet.  @jessicaruhlin Bodies Never Lie - Blog  SFX by ZapSplat

We’ve all heard the saying that goes, “people will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel…” As we enter the season of giving and gratitude here in the US, sending gifts to our family members, friends, and customers is a tradition. Giving a gift to someone can be an incredibly powerful act, for better or for worse. As you’ll discover through the amazing stories you’ll hear today, when done thoughtfully and with care, sending a gift to someone can open the door to new relationships and opportunities in a way that nothing else can. It can create a bond and a connection with someone that can last a lifetime, and that will never be forgotten. But when done incorrectly, it can have the complete opposite effect that you desire… It can actually cause the recipient to feel like another sheep in the herd, misunderstood, unappreciated, or even disrespected. And unfortunately, most businesses shoot themselves in the foot every holiday season with impersonal, and lazy gift-giving campaigns they send to their customers, when they would have been much better off, sending nothing at all. Well to help us understand the incredible powers and dangers that come with giving gifts, we’re joined by a gentleman who’s literally dedicated his life to this practice… John Ruhlin. The story of how John discovered the power of gifts is absolutely incredible, and the wisdom he’s gained along the way when it comes to building relationships using gifts is unbelievably valuable. Many of you will have your lives changed by this interview one way or another... Please share it with your co-workers, business partners, and family members because the gifts you give do create strong feelings with your recipients. You just want to make sure those are positive feelings of appreciation, love, and gratitude, instead of accidentally triggering the opposite. With that being said, please help me welcome, John Ruhlin Resources: GiftologyPlan.com Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention Music: Track: HYLO - Headstrong ft. Mikey Ceaser & Akacia [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: youtu.be/Ff6c5r-wyTA Free Download / Stream: ncs.io/Headstrong  

The act of giving a truly meaningful gift to show the significance and importance of your relationship with others can be a tricky balance. What does gifting done right look like? Today’s returning guest is back with some wisdom on how to show appreciation and love through gifting.   John Ruhlin is the Founder of the Ruhlin Group, where he helps companies develop VIP gifting programs. He is also the author of Giftology. He is an expert on the topic of meaningful gift giving.   What do you give someone who has everything? How can you give a gift that makes a real difference in someone’s life? It all started when John met a very generous man. He’d often buy half of the raffle tickets at school auctions, win, and then donate it all back because he loved making people smile.   John says that, still, the biggest gift that works well is gifting knives. Why? Because it’s difficult to gift an item that successful people can already buy. However, if you can take care of their inner circle; like their spouse, the kids, pets, and the family, that’s when you make the biggest impact.   John likes to gift custom inscribed knives to each family member that by the time dinner rolls around, everyone is fighting over knives! People are still humans at the end of the day and being able to connect one and one with them is what makes a big difference in the quality of a relationship.   Interview Links: Ruhlingroup.com Johnruhlin.com Giftologybook.com John Ruhlin — The Strategic Way to Use Gifting   Resources: Scaling Up for Business Growth Workshop: Take the first step to mastering the Rockefeller Habits by attending one of our workshops. Scaling Up Summits (Select Bill Gallagher as your coach during registration for a discount.) Bill on YouTube   Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, then head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help other business leaders discover the Scaling Up Business Podcast so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.   Scaling Up is the best-selling book by Verne Harnish and our team for Gazelles Coaching, on how the fastest growing companies succeed where so many others fail. My name is Bill Gallagher, host of the Scaling Up Business Podcast and a leading Gazelles Coach. Gazelles is the term we use for fast-growing companies.   We help leadership teams with 4 Decisions around People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash so that they can Scale Up successfully and beat the odds of business growth success. Scaling Up for Gazelles companies is based on the Rockefeller Habits 2.0 (from Verne’s original best-selling business book, Mastering the Rockefeller Habits).  

Savvy, thoughtful, leader and cutting edge... these are just a few of the words I took away from a conversation with one of our industry’s most respected leaders. brian jack has been a part of one of the faster growing advisory firms in the country. and he has seen it all, from the technology side to the operations, Brian has helped to shape the foundation for growth. despite the long tenure in the industry, Brian is constantly innovating and finding new ways to be efficient internally and constantly exceed the expectations for clients experiences. We talk everything from efficiency to technology in this weeks edition with Brian Jack of Budros, Ruhlin, and Roe.

  If you wanted to get the CEO of a big corporation to buy your services, which salesperson would you send? Would you pick your top qualified salesperson, hire an agency, or just do it yourself? Why not enlist that CEO's spouse as the salesperson? He/she would be the ultimate salesperson. But how would you do that? You can't just call the CEO's spouse and ask them to be a salesperson and convince the CEO to buy your services. So why did one CEO's wife keep asking him--every day until he did--when he'd buy John Ruhlin's services?  We're so focused on 10% and 50% returns. Some of us think about doubling our return or doing even more. Few of us truly set out to 10X our return. But a 100X return? Every dollar spent turning into $100? No ad will give you that. But giftology can. Listen to today's snippet to learn more. If you want to connect with fellow listeners and participate in weekly giveaways, join the official Breakthrough Success Facebook Group here.

John Ruhlin is the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity. He is the founder and author of Giftology, and has been featured in Fox News, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc and New York Times. While becoming the #1 performer out of 1.5 million sales reps for one of the world’s most recognizable brands, John developed a system of using generosity to gain access to elite clients and generate thousands of referrals. He and his firm now help automate this process for individuals and organizations like UBS, Raymond James, DR Horton, Keller Williams, the Chicago Cubs and Caesar’s Palace. John and the Giftology team can help any individual turn their clients into their own personal sales force to drive exponential growth.   Connect with John: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ruhlin?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnruhlinjr/   PEAK PERFORMANCE NATION A community dedicated to raising your game to the next level by learning how to Execute at the highest level and eliminating the obstacles that keep you from being the leader you were born to be.   Join group here:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeakPerformanceNation/ Acuity Scheduling - Stop Wasting Time Setting Up Meetings Peak Accountability - http://www.thorconklin.com/accountability/   Thank you once again for listening Please follow us on: Facebook: Thor Conklin    Twitter: @ThorConklin Website: http://www.thorconklin.com   ThorConklin.com Thor Conklin Media Peak Performers Podcast Peak Performance Nation   #1 Podcast on how to get things done.  Learn from Peak Performers in all areas of life and Business.  Do you know what to do but can't figure out why you are not executing what you already know?   If so, this Podcast will give you the tools, strategies and psychology to not only break through the choke point but to truly become a Peak Performer.     Thor will be sharing his tools and strategies as well as interviewing inspiring Peak Performers that are Entrepreneur's, Professional Athletes, Business leaders, Military, Technology guru's, Health and Fitness masters, Relationships Experts as well as Music & Entertainment superstars.     Mission and Purpose - To engage, educate, entertain and inspire listeners to excel in any area of life through mastering the science of execution and Peak Performance.  You will learn the necessary road map, strategies, tools and psychology to win this game.

Peggy Ruhlin, CFP board member and CEO of Budros, Ruhlin and Roe, joins us on the show to share her experience and financial planning journey. She goes into depth about her firms unique process that ensures all clients get the same treatment and experience. Peggy gives us the details of what they offer regarding planning and investment services and talks about how their clients actually requested they get more involved in the investment area. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/71

John Ruhlin is in the business of building relationships – as a giver! His company, The Ruhlin Group, is a gift strategy and logistics group with the intentions of helping business owners build relationships with any and every caliber of client, even those that are highly sought after and exclusive.   What are the pro secrets to using gifts to capture your clients? What kinds of gifts are most effective and set you apart from the companies giving corporate merchandise as gifts? Who is the most important person to consider when giving a gift? Who is in your client’s inner circle and why is it important to give gifts that benefit them, too? When is the best time to give a gift and why is the timing of gift-giving important?   How can this tactic be used in a real estate capacity with tenants, brokers, etc? All of these questions are answered on this week’s incredibly valuable show! Applying John Ruhlin’s practices in your business will help you stand out from the crowd and the results will be visible in your bottom line! top 10 1. Relationship based real estate investing 2. Gifting 3. How to be pleasantly persistant 4. Paying for the brokers lunch 5. Buying gifts for the significant others 6. Kids, Wives, and Assistants 7. Knives & Purses 8. Passion 9. Value of time 10. And much more http://ruhlingroup.com john@ruhlingroup.com Top Ten Gifts to Avoid Giving PDF Invest with Jake & Gino: Create an Account - Rand Partners www.propertyzar.com/gino     Check out the podcast for iTunes: iTunes Store - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-gino/id1025080737?mt=2 Check out the podcast for Android: RSS FEED - http://jakeandgino.libsyn.com/rss Thanks so much for joining us again. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post! Also, please leave an honest review for our Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely important to our show and help in our rankings. Please leave a review if you find value in our show! Click here to learn more about our multifamily educational platform: Multifamily Mastery - https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/offers/tw3qfTWN If you have any questions, please email me at gino@jakeandgino.com If you would like to partner or invest with Jake & Gino, please fill out this form: Investor Form - https://invest.randpartnersllc.com/accounts/register/

''When we have purpose, we find power.'' - Jon Vroman What started as an organization to help people brave life-threatening illnesses, has grown into something much bigger than I ever imagined. If you’re brand new to the show, The Front Row Foundation is like Make-a-Wish meets Tony Robbins. We create life changing experiences for kids and adults who are fighting for their lives by putting them in the front row of their dream event. Today, we want to celebrate a major milestone! We’ve recently surpassed a decade of creating these experiences, which has resulted in over 100 magical moments for Front Row recipients! But what amazes me even more, is how this foundation has evolved over the years. It’s not just a wish organization, it’s a philosophy for life. We have built a community and culture that continues to ask the question: “how do we live every day in the front row fully engaged, closer to the things that make us come alive and make us feel like every moment of our life is meaningful?” To celebrate, I wanted to get together with some of the people who have been there from the beginning. Which brings us to today’s special conversation... In today’s roundtable discussion, 5 best friends—myself, Hal Elrod (International Bestselling Author of The Miracle Morning and #1 donor to The Front Row Foundation), Jon Berghoff (Managing Partner of the Flourishing Leadership Institute), John Ruhlin (Author of Giftology), and John Kane (Director of Sales at Cutco and first person to ever get the Front Row tatoo!)—revisit how The Front Row Foundation has brought us together and share stories of how we’ve supported each other over the years. Here’s a Quick Breakdown of Our Chat… [12:15] The power of relationships—5 best friends express their gratitude for being a part of a company culture that brought them together. [14:40] When the best things in life come from the most unexpected places—John Kane demonstrates this with one of his favorite John Ruhlin stories. [19:00] Why nobody “makes it” on their own—You’ll hear how a willingness to serve and support one another allowed 5 friends to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. [20:10] Find out what the Front Row Foundation means to each of the 5 friends and how an organization that started off as a way to help people fight life threatening illnesses, has grown into something much bigger! [23:10] An incredibly touching story of Front Row recipient Sophie and the moment she got to meet Kelly Clarkson—this story will really help you appreciate how precious life truly is! [31:36]Big lessons from The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making—including how to empower your life by tapping into the past, present and future. [41:10] How a partnership was born between The Best Year Ever Blueprint and The Front Row Foundation and why it’s giving attendees a higher sense of purpose. [51:55] Why fundraising can align with the things you love to do—Learn how to give back with your time, talent and/or treasure! [01:13:16] Smiling in the midst of adversity—What Hal’s battle with cancer can teach us about making the most out of difficult situations. ''Nobody succeeds alone.'' - Hal Elrod Links and Resources The Front Row Foundation The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making Achieve Your Goals Podcast Best Year Ever [Blueprint] Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention Your Ratings and Reviews Matter! If you’re enjoying the show, let us know about it HERE o/

Nobody succeeds alone. That’s the simple, yet very important takeaway from today’s conversation. When I was young, I didn’t believe I needed anybody’s help. I wanted to prove to the world that my success was mine—that I had made it completely on my own. Well, as you can probably imagine, that didn’t work out so well! Luckily, I started to recognize the power of relationships and how building a support system of likeminded and like-hearted individuals would not only catapult the success of my business endeavors, but would also bring a completely different level of joy and fulfillment into my life.    20 years later, I’m fortunate to be surrounded by an incredibly talented group of friends. Together we have empowered each other to succeed well beyond what we ever dreamed possible. In today’s roundtable discussion, 5 best friends—myself, Jon Berghoff (co-creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE Experience), Jon Vroman (founder of Front Row Foundation), John Ruhlin (author of Giftology), and John Kane (record-setting endurance athlete)—revisit the biggest lessons from two decades of supporting each other.   You’ll see that we have a lot of fun reliving past stories, sharing meaningful moments, and discussing the values and philosophies that have shaped our lives. You’ll also hear why the Front Row Foundation (think make-a-wish meets Tony Robbins) is the glue that keeps us all connected and how the values behind the organization are fully aligned with the way we are living and succeeding together!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Leveraging the power of HUMOR in the midst of adversity—What Hal’s battle with cancer can teach us about making the most out of difficult situations. Why nobody succeeds on their own—You’ll hear how a willingness to serve and support one another allowed 5 friends to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. The not-so-obvious benefits that are hidden in your relationships—5 best friends express their gratitude and describe how the culture of one company brought them together. Find out what the Front Row Foundation means to each of us and how an organization that started off as a way to help people fight life threatening illnesses, has grown into a way of living! Jon Berghoff also shares an incredibly touching story of Front Row recipient, Sophie, and the moment she got to meet Kelly Clarkson—this story will really help you appreciate how precious YOUR life truly is! Big lessons from Jon Vroman’s book—The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making—including how to become a moment maker for the people you love and care about the most. Why a partnership was born between the Best Year Ever [Blueprint] and the Front Row Foundation and why it’s giving BYEB attendees a higher sense of purpose. And much more… AYG TWEETABLE ''When we have purpose, we find power.'' - Jon Vroman EPISODE RESOURCES Best Year Ever [Blueprint] The Front Row Foundation The Front Row Factor: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention CONNECT WITH HAL  Facebook Twitter Achieve Your Goals Podcast on iTunes RATE & REVIEW THE PODCAST Reviews for the podcast on iTunes are greatly appreciated and will allow us to get the word out about the show and grow as a community. We read every single review and believe each one goes a long way in helping us make the show even better! If you received value from this episode, please take a moment and rate and review the podcast by clicking here.

Radical generosity is the against-the-grain secret weapon of real influencers, and it will allow you to boost referrals, retention rates, and ROI like few other strategies. But be warned, gifts with strings attached backfire. There is a right, and wrong, way to give.  John Ruhlin has gifted on behalf of everyone from Forbes Magazine to the Fortune 500 and his tactics lead to appreciative responses and wide-open check books. Through poignant personal stories and data-backed evidence, Ruhlin breaks down how anyone-from mail clerk to managing director-can master the magic of Giftology with these and more: Mastering reciprocity, the hidden bottom line boosterLaser-targeting whom to give a gift and when to use thriftUncovering your client’s inner circle and becoming part of it Give wholeheartedly to Giftology and reap the rewards of an expanding business and fruitful relationships, professional and personal alike. Watch John talk about Giftology here.

A returning guest to the podcast (Ep. 493), John Ruhlin discusses his new book, Giftology, which is a concept of how to maximize gifting which benefits relationship building through unique strides in care. Ruhlin is quick to point out that this isn't a mass distribution of a monetary item that creates the large impact, but the honest focus of understanding what the recipient will find specifically appealing to them. Ruhlin shares small little ways that change the dynamics of a relationship between two people, and how to ensure that it is never viewed as manipulative, but more instead as cross-beneficial. Twitter: @Ruhlin

Episode 133: John Ruhlin – Giftology: Radical Generosity Is Your Secret Weapon John Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar s Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies. John's unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). He now speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to elusive decision makers. He is the author of “Giftology.” Ruhlin breaks down how anyone from mail clerk to managing director can master the magic of Giftology; with these and more: Mastering reciprocity, the hidden bottom line booster Laser-targeting whom to give a gift and when to use thrift Uncovering your client s inner circle and becoming part of it Give wholeheartedly to Giftology and reap the rewards of an expanding business and fruitful relationships, professional and personal alike. Episode 133: John Ruhlin – Giftology: Radical Generosity Is Your Secret Weapon Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “I Help Leaders Not Suck At Saying Thank You.” – John Ruhlin In This Episode, You Will Learn: The best gift John ever received – Specific gifts for him, his wife, and his kids based on each of their preferences A thoughtful hand written note on a nice sheet of paper will go a long way Percentage of revenue invested on gift giving Reframing your questioning to: “What’s the most I could give?” Differentiating from all others Why you shouldn’t give gifts at Thanksgiving or Christmas Why you should never put your own logo on a gift How to be a better gift giver in your relationship with your spouse “Surprise and Delight” – “Planned “Randomness” Why you shouldn’t ask for your gift recipient’s address – Find another one to get it Don’t give consumable safe bets – Be thoughtful Think, “How can I help you look good to your most important relationships?’ Paying for each employee to have their homes cleaned every two weeks and the benefit his company receives from it How to dominate your specific space like he dominates the appreciation space “What’s the most I could give?  What’s the craziest thing I could do to show them how much I appreciate them?” Continue Learning Read:  Giftology Go To: Ruhlin Group Follow John on Twitter: @ruhlin Follow me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 130: Ryan Holiday – What Is Your Greatest Enemy? Your Ego Episode 127: Adam Grant – How Originals Impact The World Episode 126: Jayson Gaignard – Mastermind Talks – An event with a lower acceptance rate than Harvard Episode 114: Cal Newport – Deep Work Is Your Super Power Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content.  John Ruhlin is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this?  Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From RuhlinGroup.com John Ruhlin is the founder of The Ruhlin Group, a gift logistics company that helps clients like the Chicago Cubs, Wells Fargo, Caesar s Entertainment, Miami Dolphins, Morgan Stanley, and The John Maxwell Company execute year-round gifting strategies. John's unique approach to relationships led him to become the #1 salesman for a $250 Million direct sales company by the time he was 23 (out of 1.5 Million reps). He now speaks widely about strategic gifting and relationship building and helps CEOs and sales teams drive referrals and open doors to elusive decision makers. He is the author of “Giftology.” Ruhlin breaks down how anyone from mail clerk to managing director can master the magic of Giftology; with these and more: Mastering reciprocity, the hidden bottom line booster Laser-targeting whom to give a gift and when to use thrift Uncovering your client s inner circle and becoming part of it Give wholeheartedly to Giftology and reap the rewards of an expanding business and fruitful relationships, professional and personal alike.

High level gifting as a sign of customer appreciation is far different than the mass giveaways that happen at the gates in exchange for a ticket. John Ruhlin specializes is crafting the best ways for a franchise or company to show their commitment back to the larger customers within their suite and premium levels. Ruhlin discusses why some of the things that franchises choose to aren't valued, and tend to be regifted, and how to ensure that every gift is quality and treasured by the customer forever. Ruhlin also talks about some of the ways to ensure that the entire process is both unique, as well as continual for each fan involved. Twitter: @Ruhlin