Podcast appearances and mentions of Russell Conwell

Welcome back to the Ultimate Guide to Partnering® Podcast. AI agents are your next customers. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://theultimatepartner.com/ebook-subscribe/ Check Out UPX:https://theultimatepartner.com/experience/ In this exclusive interview, Vince Menzione sits down with Darryl Peek, Vice President for Partner Sales (Public Sector) at Elastic, to decode how Elastic achieved the rare “triple crown”—winning Partner of the Year across Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Cloud simultaneously. Darryl breaks down the engineering-first approach that makes Elastic sticky with hyperscalers, reveals the rigorous metrics behind their partner health scorecard, and shares his personal “one-page strategy” for aligning mission, vision, and execution. From leveraging generative AI for cleaner sales hygiene to the timeless lesson of the “Acre of Diamonds,” this conversation offers a masterclass in building high-performance partner ecosystems in the public sector and beyond. https://youtu.be/__GE0r2fPuk Key Takeaways Elastic achieved “Pinnacle” status by aligning engineering roadmaps directly with hyperscaler innovations to become essential infrastructure. Successful public sector sales require a dual approach: leveraging resellers for contract access while driving domain-specific co-sell motions. Partner relationships outperform contracts; consistency in communication is more valuable than only showing up for renewals. Effective partner organizations track “influence” revenue just as rigorously as direct bookings to capture the full value of SI relationships. Generative AI can automate sales hygiene, turning scattered meeting notes into actionable CRM data and reducing friction for sales teams. The “Acre of Diamonds” philosophy reminds leaders that the greatest opportunities often lie within their current ecosystem, not in distant new markets. If you're ready to lead through change, elevate your business, and achieve extraordinary outcomes through the power of partnership—this is your community. At Ultimate Partner® we want leaders like you to join us in the Ultimate Partner Experience – where transformation begins. Keywords: Elastic, Darryl Peek, public sector sales, hyperscaler partnership, Microsoft Partner of the Year, AWS Partner of the Year, Google Cloud Partner, partner ecosystem strategy, co-sell motion, partner metrics, channel sales, government contracting, Carahsoft, generative AI in sales, sales hygiene, Russell Conwell, Acre of Diamonds, open source search, observability, security SIM, vector search, retrieval augmented generation, LLM agnostic, partner enablement, influence revenue, channel booking, SI relationships, strategic alliances. Transcript: Darryl Peek Audio Episode [00:00:00] Darryl Peek: I say, I tell my team from time to time, the difference between contacts and contracts is the R and that’s the relationship. So if you’re not building the relationship, then how do you expect that partner to want to lean in? Don’t just show up when you have a contract. Don’t just show up when you have a renewal. [00:00:13] Darryl Peek: Make sure that you are reaching out and letting them know what is happening. Don’t just talk to me when you need a renewal, right? When you’re at end of quarter and you want me to bring a deal forward, [00:00:23] Vince Menzione: welcome to the Ultimate Guide to Partnering. I’m Vince Menzi. Own your host, and my mission is to help leaders like you achieve your greatest results through successful partnering. [00:00:34] Vince Menzione: We just came off Ultimate Partner live at Caresoft Training Center in Reston, Virginia. Over two days, we gathered top leaders to tackle the real shifts shaping our industry. If you weren’t in the room, this episode brings you right to the edge of what’s next. Let’s dive in. So we have another privilege, an incredible partner, another like we call these, if you’ve heard our term, pinnacle. [00:01:00] Vince Menzione: I think it’s a term that’s not widely used, but we refer to Pinnacle as the partners that have achieved the top rung. They’ve become partners of the year. And our next presenter, our next interview is going to be with an organization. And a person that represents an organization that has been a pinnacle partner actually for all three Hyperscalers, which is really unusual. [00:01:24] Vince Menzione: Elastic has been partner of the Year award winner across Microsoft, Amazon, and Google Cloud, so very interesting. And Darrell Peak, who is the leader for the public sector organization, he’s here in the Washington DC area, was kind enough. Elastic is a sponsor event, and Darryl’s been kind enough to join me for a discussion about what it takes to be a Pinnacle partner. [00:01:47] Vince Menzione: So incredibly well. Excited to welcome you, Darryl. Thank you, sir. Good to have you. I love you. I love your smile, man. You got an incredible smile. Thank you. Thank you, Vince. Thank you. So Darryl, I probably didn’t do it any justice, but I was hoping you could take us through your role and responsibilities at Elastic, which is an incredible organization. [00:02:08] Vince Menzione: Alright. Yeah, [00:02:09] Darryl Peek: absolutely. So Darrell Peak vice President for partner sales for the US public sector at Elastic. I’ve been there about two and a half years. Responsible for our partner relationships across all partner types, whether that’s the system integrators, resellers, MSPs, OEMs, distribution Hyperscalers, and our Technology Alliance partners. [00:02:26] Darryl Peek: And those are partners that aren’t built on the Elastic platform. In regards to how my partner team interacts with our team. Our ecosystem. We are essentially looking to further and lean in with our partners in order for them to, one, understand what Elastic does since we’re such a diverse tool, but also work with our field to understand what are their priorities and how do they identify the right partners for the right requirements. [00:02:50] Darryl Peek: In regards to what Elastic is and what it does elastic is a solution that is actually founded on search and we’re an open source company. And one of the things that I actually did when I left the government, so I worked for the government for a number of years. I left, went and worked for Salesforce, then worked for Google ran their federal partner team and then came over to Elastic because I wanted to. [00:03:11] Darryl Peek: Understand what it meant to be at an open source company. Being at an open source company is quite interesting ’cause you’re competing against yourself. [00:03:17] Vince Menzione: Yeah, that’s true. [00:03:18] Darryl Peek: So it’s pretty interesting. But elastic was founded in 2012 as a search company. So when you talk about search, we are the second most used platform behind Google. [00:03:28] Darryl Peek: So many of you have already used Elastic. Maybe on your way here, if you use Uber and Lyft, that is elastic. That is helping you get here. Oh, that is interesting. If you use Netflix, if you use wikipedia.com, booking.com, eBay, home Depot, all of those are search capabilities. That Elastic is happening to power in regards to what else we do. [00:03:47] Darryl Peek: We also do observability, which is really around application monitoring, logging, tracing, and metrics. So we are helping your operations team. Pepsi is a customer as well as Cisco. Wow. And then the last thing that we do is security when we’re a SIM solution. So when we talk about sim, we are really looking to protect networks. [00:04:03] Darryl Peek: So we all, we think that it’s a data problem. So with that data problem, what we’re trying to do is not only understand what is happening in the network, but also we are helping with threat intelligence, endpoint and cloud security. So all those elements together is what Elastic does. And we only do it two ways. [00:04:18] Darryl Peek: We’re one platform and we can be deployed OnPrem and in the cloud. So that’s a little bit about me and the company. Hopefully it was clear, [00:04:24] Vince Menzione: I’ve had elastic people on stage. You’ve done, that’s the best answer I’ve had. What does Elastic do? I used to hear all this hyperbole and what? [00:04:32] Vince Menzione: What? Now I really understand what you do is an organiz. And the name of the company was Elasticsearch. [00:04:36] Darryl Peek: It was [00:04:37] Vince Menzione: elastic at one time when I first. Worked with you. It was Elasticsearch. [00:04:40] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. Yeah. So many moons ago used to be called the Elk Stack and it stood for three things. E was the Elasticsearch which is a search capability. [00:04:48] Darryl Peek: L is Logstash, which is our logging capability. And Cabana is essentially our visualization capability. So it was called Elk. But since we’ve acquired so many companies and built so much capability into the platform, we can now call it the elastic. Platform. [00:05:00] Vince Menzione: So talk to me about your engagement with the hyperscalers. [00:05:02] Vince Menzione: You’ve been partner of the Year award winner with all three, right? I mentioned that, and you were, you worked for Google for a period of time. Yes. So tell us about, like, how does that work? What does that engagement look like? And why do you get chosen as partner of the year? What are the things that stand out when you’re working with these hyperscalers [00:05:19] Darryl Peek: and with that we are very fortunate to be recognized. [00:05:23] Darryl Peek: So many of the organizations that are out there are doing some of the same capabilities that we do, but they can’t claim that they won a part of the year for all three hyperscalers in the same year. We are able to do that because we believe in the power of partnership, not only from a technology perspective, but also from a sales perspective. [00:05:39] Darryl Peek: So we definitely lean in with our partnerships, so having our engineers talk, having our product teams talk, and making sure that we’re building capabilities that actually integrate within the cloud service providers. And also consistently building a roadmap that aligns with the innovation that the cloud service providers are also building towards. [00:05:56] Darryl Peek: And then making sure that we’re a topic of discussion. So elastic. From a search capability, we do semantic search, vector search, but also retrieval augmented generation, which actually is LLM Agnostic. So when you say LLM Agnostic, whether you want to use Gemini, Claude or even Chad, GBT, those things are something that Elastic can integrate in, but it actually helps reduce the likelihood of hallucination. [00:06:18] Darryl Peek: So when we’re building that kind of solution, the cloud service provider’s you’re making it easy for us, and when you make it easy, you become very attractive and therefore you’re. Likely gonna come. So it becomes [00:06:28] Vince Menzione: sticky in that regard. Very sticky. So it sounds like very much an engineer, a lot of emphasis on the engineering aspects of the business. [00:06:35] Vince Menzione: I know you’re an engineer by background too, right? So the engineering aspects of the business means that you’re having alignment with the engineering organizations of those companies at a very deep level. [00:06:44] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. So I’m [00:06:45] Vince Menzione: here. [00:06:45] Darryl Peek: Yeah. And being at Elastic has been pretty amazing. So coming from Google, we had so many different solutions, so many different SKUs, but Elastic releases every eight weeks. [00:06:54] Darryl Peek: So right before you start to understand the last release, the next release is coming out and we’re already at 9.2 and we just released 9.0 in May. So it’s really blazing fast on the capability that we’re really pushing the market, but it’s really hard to make sure that we get it in front of our partners. [00:07:10] Darryl Peek: So when we talk about our partner enablement strategy, we’re just trying to make sure that we get the right information in front of the right partners at the right time, so this way they can best service their customers. [00:07:19] Vince Menzione: So let’s talk about partner strategy. Alyssa Fitzpatrick was on stage with me at our last event, and she Alyssa’s fantastic. [00:07:25] Vince Menzione: She is incredible. Yes, she is. She was a former colleague at Microsoft Days. Yes. And then she, we had a really interesting conversation. About what it takes, like being in, in a company and then working with the partners in general. And you have, I’m sure you have a lot of the similarities in how you have to engage with these organizations. [00:07:42] Vince Menzione: You’re working across the hyperscalers, you’re also working with the ecosystem too. Yes. ’cause the delivery, you have delivery partners as well. Absolutely. So tell us more about that. [00:07:50] Darryl Peek: So we kinda look at it from a two, two ways from the pre-sales motion and then the post-sales. From the pre-sales side. [00:07:56] Darryl Peek: What we’re trying to do is really maximize our, not only working with partners, because within public sector, you need to get access to customers through contract vehicles. So if you want to get access to some, for instance, the VA or through GSA or others, you have to make sure you’re aligned with the right partners who have access to. [00:08:12] Darryl Peek: That particular agency, but also you want domain expertise. So as you’re working with those system integrators, you wanna make sure that they have capability that aligns. So whether it is a security requirement, you wanna work with someone who specializes in security, observability and search. So that’s the way that we really look at our partner ecosystem, but those who are interested in working with us. [00:08:30] Darryl Peek: Because everybody doesn’t necessarily have a emphasis on working with a new technology partner, [00:08:36] Vince Menzione: right? [00:08:36] Darryl Peek: So what we’re trying to do is saying how do we build programs, incentives and sales plays that really does align and strike the interest of that particular partner? So when we talk about it I tell my team, you have to, my grandfather to say, plan your work and work your plan. And if you fail a plan, you plan to fail. So being able to not only have a strong plan in place, but then execute against that plan, check against that plan as you go through the fiscal year, and then see how you come out at the end of the fiscal year to see are we making that progress? [00:09:01] Darryl Peek: But on the other side of it, and what I get stressed about with my sales team and saying what does partners bring to us? So where are those partner deal registrations? What is the partner source numbers? How are we creating more pipeline? And that is where we’re now saying, okay, how can we navigate and how can we make it easier? [00:09:17] Darryl Peek: And how can we reduce friction in order for the partner to say, okay, elastic’s easy to work with. I can see value in, oh, by the way, I can make some money with. [00:09:25] Vince Menzione: So take us through, have there been examples of areas where you’ve had to like, break through to this other side in terms of growing the partner ecosystem? [00:09:33] Vince Menzione: What’s worked, what hasn’t worked? Yes, I’d love to learn more about that. [00:09:36] Darryl Peek: I’ll say that and I tell my team one, you partner program is essential, right? If you don’t have an attractive partner program in regards to how they come on board, how they’re incentivized the right amount of margin, they won’t even look at you. [00:09:49] Darryl Peek: The second thing is really how do you engage? So a lot of things start with relationships. I think partnerships are really about relationships. I say I tell my team from time to time, the difference between contacts and contracts is the R and that’s the relationship. So if you’re not building the relationship, then how do you expect that partner to want to lean in? [00:10:07] Darryl Peek: Don’t just show up when you have a contract. Don’t just show up when you have a renewal. Make sure that you are reaching out and letting them know what is happening. I like the what Matt brought up in saying, okay, talk to me when you have a win. Talk to me when you have something to talk about. [00:10:22] Darryl Peek: Don’t just talk to me when you need a renewal. When you’re at end the quarter and you want me to bring a deal forward, that doesn’t help ab absolutely. [00:10:28] Vince Menzione: So engineering organizations, sales organizations, what are, what does a healthy partnership look like for you? [00:10:35] Darryl Peek: So I look at metrics a lot and we use a number of tools and I know folks are using tools out there. [00:10:41] Darryl Peek: I won’t name any tools for branding purposes, but in regards to how we look at tools. So some things that we measure closely. Of course it’s our partner source numbers, so partner source, bookings, and pipeline. We look at our partner attached numbers and pipeline as well as the amount or percentage of partner attached business that we have in regards to our overall a CV number. [00:11:00] Darryl Peek: We also look at co-sell numbers, so therefore we are looking at not only how. A partner is coming to us, but how is a partner helping us in closing the deal even though they didn’t bring us the deal? We’re also looking at our cloud numbers and saying what amount of deals and how much business are we doing with our cloud service providers? [00:11:15] Darryl Peek: Because of course we wanna see that number go up year over year. We wanna actually help with that consumption number because not only are we looking at it from a SaaS perspective, but also if the customer has to commit we can help burn that down as well. We also look at influence numbers. [00:11:27] Darryl Peek: Now, one of the harder things to do within a technology business is. Capturing all that si goodness. And saying how do I reflect the SI if they’re not bringing me the deal? And I can’t attribute that amount of deal to that particular partner, right? And the way that we do that is we just tag them to the influence. [00:11:44] Darryl Peek: So we’re able to now track influence. And also the M-S-P-O-E-M work that we are also tracking and also we’re tracking the royalties. And lastly is the professional service work that we do with those partners. So we’re looking to go up into the right where we start them out at our select level, we go to our premier level and then our elite level. [00:12:00] Darryl Peek: But left and to the right, I say you gotta go from zero to one, one to five, five to 10, and then 10 to 25. So if we can actually see that progression. That is where we’re really starting to see health in the partnership, but also the executive alignment is really important. So when our CEO is able to meet with the fellow CEO of the co partner company that is really showing how we are progressing, but also our VPs and others that are engaged. [00:12:20] Darryl Peek: So those are things that we really do measure. We do have a health score card and also, we track accreditations, we track certifications as well as training outcomes based on our sales place. [00:12:30] Vince Menzione: Wow. There’s a lot of metrics there. Yeah. So you didn’t bring, you didn’t bring any slides with that out? [00:12:35] Darryl Peek: Oh, no. I’m not looking at slides, by the way. [00:12:40] Vince Menzione: Let’s talk about marketplace. [00:12:42] Darryl Peek: All right? [00:12:42] Vince Menzione: Because we’ve had a lot of conversations about marketplace. We’ve got both vendors up here talking about marketplace and the importance of marketplace, right? You’ve been a Marketplace Award winner. We haven’t really talked about that, like that motion per se. [00:12:55] Vince Menzione: I’d love to s I’d love to hear from you like how you, a, what you had to overcome to get to marketplace, what the marketplace motion looks like for your organization, what a marketplace first motion looks like. ’cause a lot of your cut a. Are all your customers requiring a lot of direct selling effort or is it some of it through Marketplace? [00:13:14] Vince Menzione: Like how does it, how does that work for you? [00:13:15] Darryl Peek: So Elastic is a global organization. Yeah. So we’re, 40 different countries. So it depends on where we’re talking. So if we talk about our international business, which is our A PJ and EMEA business we are seeing a lot more marketplace and we’re seeing that those direct deals with customers. [00:13:28] Darryl Peek: Okay. And we’re talking about our mirror business. A significant amount goes through marketplace and where our customers are transacting with the marketplace and are listing. On the marketplace within public sector, it’s more of a resell motion. Okay. So we are working with our resellers. [00:13:39] Darryl Peek: So we work our primary distribution partner is Carahsoft. So you heard from Craig earlier. Yes. We have a strong relationship with Carahsoft and definitely a big fan of this organization. But in regards to how we do that and how we track it we are looking at better ways to, track that orchestration and consumption numbers in order to see not only what customers we’re working with, but how can we really accelerate that motion and really get those leads and transactions going. [00:14:03] Vince Menzione: Very cool. Very cool. And I think part of the reason why in, in the government or public sector space it has a lot to do with the commitments are different. Absolutely. So it’s not government agencies aren’t able to make the same level of commitments that, private sector organizations were able to make, so they were able to the Mac or Microsoft parlance and also a AWS’s parlance. [00:14:23] Vince Menzione: Yeah, [00:14:24] Darryl Peek: definitely a different dynamic. Yeah. And especially within the public sector. ’cause we have Gov Cloud to work with, right? That’s right. So we’re working with Microsoft or we’re working with AWS, they have their Gov cloud and then we Google, they don’t have a Gov cloud, but we still have to work with them differently. [00:14:35] Darryl Peek: Yeah. Within that space. That’s [00:14:36] Vince Menzione: right. That’s right. So it makes the motion a little bit differently there. So I think we talked through some of this. I just wanna make sure we cover our points [00:14:43] Darryl Peek: here. One thing I’ll do an aside, you talked about the acre of diamonds. I’m a big fan of that story. [00:14:47] Vince Menzione: Yeah, let’s talk about Russ Con. Yeah, [00:14:49] Darryl Peek: let’s talk about it. Do you all know about the Acre Diamonds? Have you all heard that story before? No. You have some those in the audience. [00:14:55] Vince Menzione: I, you know what, let’s talk about it. All [00:14:56] Darryl Peek: See, I’m from Philadelphia. [00:14:57] Vince Menzione: I didn’t know you were a family. My daughter went to Temple University. [00:14:59] Vince Menzione: Ah, [00:15:00] Darryl Peek: okay. That’s all I know. So Russell Conwell. So he was, a gentleman out of the Philadelphia area and he went around town to raise money and he wanted to raise money because he believed that there was a promise within a specific area. And as he continued to raise this money, he would tell a story. [00:15:14] Darryl Peek: And basically it was a story about a farmer in Africa. And the farmer in Africa, to make it really short was essentially looking to be become very wealthy. And because he wanted to become very wealthy, he believed that selling his farm and going off to a long distant land was the primary way for him to find diamonds. [00:15:28] Darryl Peek: And this farmer didn’t sold us. Sold his place, then went off to to this foreign land, and he ended up dying. And people thought that was the end of the story, but there was another farmer who bought that land and one time this big, and they called him the ot, came to the door and said you mind if I have some tea with you? [00:15:43] Darryl Peek: He said, all right, come on in. Have a drink. And as he had the drink, he looked upon the mantle and his mouth dropped. And then the farmer said what’s wrong? What do you say? He says, do you know what that is? No. He said no. Do you know what that is? He says, no. He said, that’s the biggest diamond I’ve ever seen, and the farmer goes. [00:16:01] Darryl Peek: That’s weird because there’s a bunch right in the back where I go grab my fruits and crops every day. So the idea of the acre diamonds and sometimes that you don’t need to go off to a far off land. It is actually sometimes right under your feet, and that is a story that helped fund the starting of Temple University. [00:16:16] Vince Menzione: I’m gonna need to take you at every single event so you can tell this story again. That’s an awesome job. Oh, I love it. And yeah, they founded a Temple University. Yeah. Which has become an incredible university. My daughter, like I said, my daughter’s a graduate, so we’re Temple fan. That’s great story. [00:16:31] Vince Menzione: That is a very cool, I didn’t realize you were a Philadelphia guy too, so that is awesome. Go birds. Go birds. All right, good. So let’s talk, I think we talked a little bit about your ecosystem approach, but maybe just a little bit more on this, like you said, like a lot of data, a lot of metrics but also a lot of these organizations also have to under understand the engineering side of things. [00:16:53] Vince Menzione: Oh, yeah. There’s a tremendous amount to become. Not everybody could just show up one day and become an elastic partner [00:16:58] Darryl Peek: absolutely. Absolutely. So take us [00:16:59] Vince Menzione: through that process. [00:17:00] Darryl Peek: Yeah. So one of the things that we are trying to mature and we have matured is our partner go to market. [00:17:06] Darryl Peek: So in order to join our partner ecosystem, you have to sign ’em through our partner portal. You have to sign our indirect reseller agreement. ’cause we do sell primarily within the public sector through distribution. And we only go direct if it is by exception. So you have to get justification through myself as well as our VP for public sector. [00:17:21] Darryl Peek: But we really do try to make sure that we can aggregate this because one thing that we have to monitor is terms and conditions. ’cause of course, working with the government, there’s a lot of terms and conditions. So we try to alleviate that by having it go through caresoft, they’re able to absorb some, so this way we can actually transact with the government. [00:17:36] Darryl Peek: In regards to the team though we try to really work closely with our solution architecture team. So this way we can develop clear enablement strategies with our partners so this way they know what it is we do, but also how to properly bring us up in a conversation. Also handle objections and also what are we doing to implement our solutions within other markets. [00:17:55] Darryl Peek: So those are things that we are doing as well as partner marketing. Top of funnel activity is really important, so we’re trying to differentiate what we’re doing with the field and field marketing. So you’re doing the leads and m qls and things of that nature also with partner marketing. So our partner marketing actually is driven by leads, but also we’re trying to transact. [00:18:10] Darryl Peek: And get Ps of which our partner deal registration. So that is how we align our partner go to market. And that is actually translating into our partner source outcomes. [00:18:18] Vince Menzione: And I think we have a slide that talks a little bit about your public sector partner strategy. [00:18:23] Darryl Peek: Oh yeah. Oh, I share that. So I thought maybe we could spin it. [00:18:25] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. [00:18:25] Vince Menzione: I know you we can’t see it, but they can. Oh, they can. Okay. Great. [00:18:29] Darryl Peek: There it’s there. [00:18:30] Vince Menzione: It’s career. [00:18:31] Darryl Peek: One thing, I think this was Einstein has said, if you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough. So that was the one thing. So I always was a big fan of creating a one page strategy. [00:18:39] Darryl Peek: And based on this one page strategy one of the things when I worked at Salesforce it was really about a couple things and the saying, okay, what are your bookings? And if you don’t have bookings, what does your pipeline look like? If you don’t have pipeline, what does your prospecting look like? [00:18:51] Darryl Peek: Yeah. If you don’t have prospecting what does your account plan look like? And if you don’t have an account plan, why are you here? Why are you here? Exactly. So those are the things that I really talk to my team about is just really a, it’s about bookings. It’s about pipeline. It’s about planning, enablement and execution. [00:19:05] Darryl Peek: It’s about marketing, branding and evangelism, and also about operational excellence and how to execute. Very cool. So being able to do that and also I, since I came from Salesforce, I talk to my team a lot about Salesforce hygiene. So we really talk about that a lot. So make, making sure we’re making proper use of chatter, but also as we talk about utilizing ai, we just try to. [00:19:21] Darryl Peek: How do we simplify that, right? So if we’re using Zoom or we’re using Google, how do we make sure that we’re capturing those meeting minutes, translating that, putting that into the system, so therefore we have a record of that engagement with that partner. So this is a continuous threat. So this way I don’t have to call my partner manager the entire time. [00:19:36] Darryl Peek: I can look back, see what actions, see what was discussed, and say, okay, how can we keep this conversation going? Because we shouldn’t have to have those conversations every time. I shouldn’t have to text you to say, give me the download on every partner. Every time. How do we automate that? And that’s really where you’re creating this context window with your Genive ai. [00:19:53] Darryl Peek: I think they said what 75% of organizations are using one AI tool. And I think 1% are mature in that. But also a number of organizations, it’s 90% of organizations are using generative AI tools to some degree. So we are using gen to bi. We do use a number of them. We have elastic GPT. Nice little brand there. [00:20:11] Darryl Peek: But yeah, we use that for not only understanding what’s in our our repositories and data lakes and data warehouses, but also what are some answers that we can have in regards to proposal responses, RP responses, RFI, responses and the like. [00:20:23] Vince Menzione: And you’re reaching out to the other LLMs through your tool? [00:20:26] Darryl Peek: We can actually interact with any LLM. So we are a LLM Agnostic. [00:20:29] Vince Menzione: Got it. Yep. That’s fantastic. And this slide is we’ll make this available if you don’t have a, yeah, have a chance. We’ll share it. I [00:20:36] Darryl Peek: am happy to share, yeah. And obviously happy to talk, reach out about it. Of, of course. I simplified it in order to account for you, but one of the things that I talk about is mission, vision of values. [00:20:45] Darryl Peek: And as we start with that is what is your mission now? How is anybody from Pittsburgh, anybody steal a fan? Oh wow. No, there’s a steel fan over [00:20:54] Vince Menzione: here. There’s one here. There’s a couple of ’em are out here. So I feel bad. [00:20:57] Darryl Peek: The reason why I put immaculate in there is for the immaculate reception, actually. [00:21:00] Darryl Peek: Yes. And basically saying that if you ever seen that play, it was not pretty at all. It was a very discombobulated play. Yeah. And I usually say that’s the way that you work with partners too, because when that deal doesn’t come in, when you gotta make a call, when you’re texting somebody at 11 o’clock at night, when you’re trying to get that at, right before quarter end. [00:21:17] Darryl Peek: Yeah. Before the end of it. It really is difficult, but it’s really creating that immaculate experience. You want that partner to come back. I know it’s challenging, but I appreciate how you leaned in with us. Yes, absolutely. I appreciate how you work with us. I appreciate how you held our hand through the process, and that’s what I tell my team, that we have to create that partner experience. [00:21:32] Darryl Peek: And maybe that’s a carryover from Salesforce, Dave. I don’t know. But also when we talk about enhancing or accelerating our partner. Our public sector outcomes that is really working with the customer, right? So customer experience has to be part of it. Like all of us have to be focused on that North star, and that is really how do we service the customer, and that’s what we choose to do. [00:21:48] Darryl Peek: But also the internal part. So I used to survey my team many moves ago, and I said, if we don’t get 80% satisfaction rate from our employees how do we get 60% satisfaction rate from our customers? Yeah. So really focus on that employee success and employee satisfaction. It’s so important, is very important. [00:22:03] Darryl Peek: So being able to understand what are the needs of your employees? Are you really addressing their concerns and are you really driving them forward? Are you challenging them? Are you creating pathways for progression? So those are things that I definitely try to do with my team. As well as just really encouraging, inspiring, yeah. [00:22:19] Darryl Peek: And just making sure that they’re having fun at the same time. [00:22:21] Vince Menzione: It shows up in such, I, there’s an airline I don’t fly any longer, and it was a million mile member of and I know it’s because of the way they treat their employees. [00:22:29] Vince Menzione: Because it cascades Right? [00:22:30] Darryl Peek: It does. Culture is important. [00:22:32] Vince Menzione: Yeah. Absolutely. [00:22:32] Darryl Peek: What is it? What Anderson Howard they say what col. Mark Andresen culture eat strategy for [00:22:37] Vince Menzione: breakfast. He strategy for breakfast? Yes. Very much this has been insightful. I really enjoyed having you here today. Really a great, you’re a lot of fun. You’re a lot of fun. [00:22:43] Vince Menzione: Darry, isn’t you? Amazing. So thank you for joining us. Thank you all. Thank And you’re gonna be, you’re gonna be sticking around for a little while today. I’m sticking around for a little while. I’ll be back in little later. I think people are gonna just en enjoy having a conversation with you, a little sidebar. [00:22:55] Darryl Peek: Absolutely. I’m looking forward to it. Thank you all for having me. Glad to be here. And thank you for giving the time today. [00:23:01] Vince Menzione: Thank you Darryl, so much. So appreciate it. And you’re gonna have to come join me on this Story Diamond tool. Yeah, absolutely. Thanks for tuning into this episode of Ultimate Guide to Partnering. [00:23:12] Vince Menzione: We’re bringing these episodes to you to help you level up your strategy. If you haven’t yet, now’s the time to take action and think about joining our community. We created a unique place, UPX or Ultimate partner experience. It’s more than a community. It’s your competitive edge with insider insights, real-time education, and direct access to people who are driving the ecosystem forward. [00:23:38] Vince Menzione: UPX helps you get results, and we’re just getting started as we’re taking this studio. And we’ll be hosting live stream and digital events here, including our January live stream, the Boca Winter Retreat, and more to come. So visit our website, the ultimate partner.com to learn more and join us. Now’s the time to take your partnerships to the next level.

En este episodio de ¿Qué pasa si…?, te invito a reflexionar sobre una poderosa verdad: quizá no necesitas buscar más lejos para encontrar tus oportunidades, porque puede que ya estés sentado sobre tu propia mina de diamantes. Inspirado en la historia de Russell Conwell y las vidas de grandes visionarios como Steve Jobs, Sara Blakely y Jack Ma, este episodio te ayudará a mirar tu vida con nuevos ojos, redescubrir tu propósito y transformar lo que tienes en resultados extraordinarios. Una conversación honesta, humana y transformadora para quienes sienten que ya lo han intentado todo… y aún quieren creer en sus posibilidades.

Discover one of the most powerful and timeless motivational works ever written—Acres of Diamonds, a lecture that has inspired millions with its message of opportunity, self-reliance, and the hidden wealth within reach of every individual. Russell H. Conwell, a Baptist minister, lawyer, and the founder of Temple University, delivered this speech thousands of times, illustrating...

Are you struggling to stand out in today's digital-first world? In this episode of the Local Marketing Lab, Tim Davis, Chief Growth Officer at Canopy Mortgage and host of The Originators Guide Podcast, reveals how he has spent over 20 years mastering the perfect blend of online and offline marketing strategies. Tim shares how combining traditional marketing tactics with digital approaches can dramatically increase your local business growth.Topics discussed in this episode: 1️⃣ Differentiate yourself in a crowded market using character branding2️⃣ Create valuable content that keeps you top-of-mind with clients3️⃣ Build a personal brand that resonates with your target audience4️⃣ Creative marketing materials to stand out from competitors5️⃣ Strategies for building and maintaining a referral-based businessResourcesConnect with Tim Davis on LinkedIn.Learn more about Canopy Mortgage.Listen to an episode of The Originators Guide Podcast.Or, listen to an episode of the Solopreneur LO Podcast.Check out Tim's book, Conversations Equal Contracts.Other shout-outsAcres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the timeless wisdom of Russell Conwell's iconic parable Acres of Diamonds. This story isn't just about wealth—it's about uncovering the opportunities, talents, and resources already within your reach.We'll explore the journey of Ali Hafed, a farmer who gave up everything to seek riches far away, only to miss the diamonds that lay buried beneath his feet. Through this lens, we unpack powerful lessons on contentment, perspective, and finding value in what you already have.Join us as we discuss practical ways to recognize your "acres of diamonds" by auditing your skills, cultivating gratitude, seeking feedback, and investing in personal growth. Whether you're chasing career goals, seeking fulfillment, or rethinking what success means, this episode will challenge you to look closer at the treasures in your own life.Grab your shovel, your diamonds might be closer than you think.Visit us at:www.theselfhelpantidote.com

CONTENTMENT by Pastor George Lehman Contentment is what's on God's heart for us. Contentment[tevredenheid] is accepting what God has given you and by His strength, making the most of it. This word will bring real meaning to your spiritual race. 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (Amp) – 6 [And it is, indeed, a source of immense profit, for] godliness accompanied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency) is great and abundant gain.  7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot take anything out of the world; Having things is not the problem; it's when the things have you! God will not invest, if there's going to be NO RETURN. This should give you confidence because God believes in His investment in you!!! A content life is a reservoir of abundance. What TENT did you live in? We live in one of two tents. Content… Or Discontent “A content heart is the greatest blessing a man can enjoy in this world.” - Joseph Addison. Someone said: “When we cannot find Godly contentment in ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.”  Here's the real issue: So many people are always wishing things were different or better or nicer or more comfortable this is a great way to torture yourself. The truth is – always appreciate what you have.  There is always someone out there who wishes that they had what you have. This world is really run on discontentment.  We find fault with our work, our boss, our church and other people. Our old sinful nature is generally discontent. How many people become discontent because there's a new Cell phone, TV, bike that they don't have. So, they feel discontent if only I can have !!!! So many people are trying to fill a void with things that will never satisfy. Today again….God is calling us to make radical adjustments to our lives. “They say wealth is like sea water – the more you drink the thirstier you become.” Asking John D. Rockefeller, how much money it took to make a man happy, his reply was, “Just a little bit more”. Please follow this very carefully: The bible calls us to our convictions not our circumstances, to govern our sense of contentment. Convictions = Is to follow and believe God's word. True biblical contentment is a conviction that Christ's power, purpose and provision is sufficient for every circumstance.   Ephesians 3:20 “Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]” Our growth and maturity are to learn how to walk through every adversity and difficulty fully trusting in Christ's sufficiency. 2 Corinthians 3:4-5 (Amp) – 4 Such is the reliance and confidence that we have through Christ toward and with reference to God.  5 Not that we are fit (qualified and sufficient in ability) of ourselves to form personal judgments or to claim or count anything as coming from us, but our power and ability and sufficiency are from God. We must be content in our convictions (i.e. what do I believe?) to live content. Please note that from all these scriptures below there is a common thread… …you can find contentment only in Jesus Christ and in striving to serve Him (seek first the Kingdom of God – Matthew 6:33). Philippians 4:11-13 (Amp) – 11 Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted(panic) in whatever state I am(Paul is not looking at his circumstance, but his convictions).  12 I know how to be abased(to be brought low) and live humbly in straitened(poverty/restricted) circumstances, and I know also how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every situation, whether well-fed or going hungry, having a sufficiency and enough to spare or going without and being in want.  13 I have strength for all things in Christ Who empowers me [I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him Who infuses inner strength into me; I am self-sufficient in Christ's sufficiency].   Romans 8:28 (NIV) – And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Notice – Christ is the source of our contentment. Job 36:11 (NIV) – If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity(immense profit and abundant gain) and their years in contentment.   Proverbs 19:23 (NIV) – The fear of the Lord leads to life;  then one rests content, untouched by trouble. As God's child you are called to learn to be content. This is a lifelong process – but well worth the time and sacrifice. How important is contentment when serving Jesus? The wise Solomon said: Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 (NIV) – 10 I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure.  My heart took delight in all my labor, and this was the reward for all my toil.  11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun. Like an engraving on a tombstone said: She died for want of things.  He died trying to give them to her. Story of diamond mine: Years ago, Russell Conwell told of an ancient Persian, Ali Hafed, who "owned a very large farm that had orchards, grain fields, and gardens... and was a wealthy contented man." One day a wise man from the East told the farmer all about diamonds and how wealthy he would be if he owned a diamond mine. Ali Hafed went to bed that night a poor man--poor because he was discontented. Craving a mine of diamonds, he sold his farm to search for the rare stones. He travelled the world over, finally becoming so poor, broken, and defeated that he committed suicide. One day the man who purchased Ali Hafed's farm led his camel into the garden to drink. As his camel put its nose into the brook, the man saw a flash of light from the sands of the stream. He pulled out a stone that reflected all the hues of the rainbow. The man had discovered the diamond mine of Golconda, the most magnificent mine in all history. Had Ali Hafed remained contente at home and dug in his own garden, then instead of death in a strange land, he would have had acres of diamonds. Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) –  Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (Amp) – 6 [And it is, indeed, a source of immense profit, for] godliness accompanied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency) is great and abundant gain.  7 For we brought nothing into the world, and obviously we cannot take anything out of the world.  

What do you d What do you drink when water is not good for you and your only other option is alcohol? Well, you rename root tea to root beer. Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom and pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us. But we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients, so here's one of those. [Tapper's Jewelers Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders podcast, Dave Young here along with Stephen Semple, and we are sharing stories about empires, business empires, brands that were built and grew really big, and figuring out what they did to make them grow really big. And Stephen just mentioned today's topic, whispered it in my ear as the recorder was counting down, and you said that I probably haven't seen this in a while. But I feel like it's maybe still around, but it's Hires Root Beer. Stephen Semple: Hires Root Beer, yes. Dave Young: Hires Root Beer, and I was kind of a root beer snob when I was a kid. Stephen Semple: Oh, were you? Dave Young: Not so much anymore, right? But I knew the difference between Hires and Dad's and A&W and all the big root beer brands. Stephen Semple: Which was your favorite? Dave Young: There was nothing that compared to an A&W root beer coming out of a fountain, not a can. Stephen Semple: Yep. Dave Young: Going to A&W and having a root beer in a giant glass cold mug. But we're here to talk about Hires Root Beer. Stephen Semple: Yeah, which is now owned by A&W. I do not believe that Hires is still available in the US. You can get it still in Canada. But at one point, they were the largest in the United States. And Hires is actually kind of the inventor of the root beer business. And today it's like $600 million a year of root beer sold. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: So I thought- Dave Young: That's a lot of root beer. Stephen Semple: I thought it was worth exploring. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Because this is the origin of root beer. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: So it's the early 1870s, and the population in the United States is booming due to massive immigration. And sanitation is becoming a huge problem in cities. Polluted water is spreading disease and people frankly turn to alcohol for safe drinking. The average American at that time was consuming seven gallons of alcohol a year. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: Primarily beer and things along that lines, but part of it was because of water. So in 1874, protests start around alcohol, the anti-alcohol movements start. But the challenge is there's no good alternative to water. And so, Charles Hires is a pharmacist, and he always had these little side hustles and was always looking for opportunities. And while he's on his honeymoon, he is served this beverage called root tea. And it's made by fermenting, so it's carbonated, but the fermentation is cut off before alcohol forms. And it's really popular in these rural areas, but not in urban areas. And he's a member of the Temperance Movement, so he knew it was hard to find good alternatives to alcohol. So he starts to experiment on recipes for root tea. And he felt this could be a temperance drink because it had the feeling of a beer, and it could be sold in stores. And it was delicious, and he felt he could create a shelf-stable version. The first version of it was this powdered mix that you would boil, add water, add sugar, add yeast, let it ferment, cut it short, and there it would be. Right? And so, he met with this local Reverend, Russell Conwell, and he was sharing with him this idea of this root tea.

One of the most requested motivational lectures of all time. "I say that you ought to get rich, and it is your duty to get rich ... The men who get rich may be the most honest men you find in the community. Let me say here clearly ... ninety-eight out of one hundred of the rich men of America are honest. That is why they are rich. That is why they are trusted with money. That is why they carry on great enterprises and find plenty of people to work with them. It is because they are honest men." The central idea of the work is that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, achievement, or fortune—the resources to achieve all good things are present in one's own community; look in your own backyard for those acres of diamonds. This theme is developed by an introductory anecdote, credited by Conwell to a guide, about a man who wanted to find diamonds so badly that he sold his property and went off in futile search for them. The new owner of his home discovered that a rich diamond mine was located right there on the property. Conwell elaborates on the theme through examples of success, genius, service, or other virtues involving ordinary Americans contemporary to his audience: "Dig in your own backyard!".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the most requested motivational lectures of all time. "I say that you ought to get rich, and it is your duty to get rich ... The men who get rich may be the most honest men you find in the community. Let me say here clearly ... ninety-eight out of one hundred of the rich men of America are honest. That is why they are rich. That is why they are trusted with money. That is why they carry on great enterprises and find plenty of people to work with them. It is because they are honest men." The central idea of the work is that one need not look elsewhere for opportunity, achievement, or fortune—the resources to achieve all good things are present in one's own community; look in your own backyard for those acres of diamonds. This theme is developed by an introductory anecdote, credited by Conwell to a guide, about a man who wanted to find diamonds so badly that he sold his property and went off in futile search for them. The new owner of his home discovered that a rich diamond mine was located right there on the property. Conwell elaborates on the theme through examples of success, genius, service, or other virtues involving ordinary Americans contemporary to his audience: "Dig in your own backyard!".Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sinopsis: En Acres de diamantes, Russell Conwell muestra que el éxito es una idea espiritual y el resultado de principios espirituales. Aunque no es una «guía para hacerse rico», el libro muestra cómo encontrar la fortuna, si sabe dónde buscar. Hay tantas oportunidades de éxito hoy como en la época de Conwell, si no más, porque se encuentran ante todo en la propia conciencia. A través de su filosofía de que «todas las cosas buenas son posibles», el autor abrió las puertas de la oportunidad para incontables millones de personas. La idea central del trabajo es que uno no necesita buscar oportunidades, logros o fortuna en otra parte; los recursos para lograr todas las cosas buenas están presentes en el propio entorno. Este tema se desarrolla mediante una anécdota introductoria, sobre un hombre que deseaba tanto encontrar diamantes que vendió su propiedad y se fue en vano a buscarlos. El nuevo dueño de su casa descubrió que allí mismo en la propiedad se encontraba una rica mina de diamantes. Conwell desarrolla el tema a través de ejemplos de éxito, ingenio, servicio u otras virtudes que involucran a personas comunes. «¡Cava en tu propio patio trasero!». Autor: Russel Herman Conweel Editorial: Del Fondo

Most people will have heard the story of Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell. And what they believe is that it's just a story about a farmer that went in search of riches only to discover that the land that he once owned was in fact the largest diamond mining field ever found. What people don't realise is that there is a lot more contained in the speech that was shared by Russell Conwell and in fact, it is just as much as relevant today as when the speech was given in the early 1900s. Well on this episode of The Genius Code podcast, I share with you some of the other elements so that you can get a deeper understanding of what Russell was sharing to help achieve success in life.     Connect with Paul: Genius Unlocked Course – https://paulwilliamdavis.com/genius-unlocked/  Join our Free Community for more insights – https://paulwilliamdavis.com/the-genius-code-community/ Popular Book – EVOLVE – Look Within Yourself For Business Success Website – https://PaulWilliamDavis.com/ LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Blog – https://paulwilliamdavis.com/blog/ Link Tree – https://linktr.ee/paulwilliamdavis   Contributions: If you feel that you benefit from this podcast and would like to make a contribution towards the cost of its production it would be very much appreciated – https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/theexecutivecode Thank you for listening. Click here to discover your own true life purpose.

Most people will have heard the story of Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell. And what they believe is that it's just a story about a farmer that went in search of riches only to discover that the land that he once owned was in fact the largest diamond mining field ever found. What people don't realise is that there is a lot more contained in the speech that was shared by Russell Conwell and in fact, it is just as much as relevant today as when the speech was given in the early 1900s. Well on this episode of The Genius Code™ podcast, I share with you some of the other elements so that you can get a deeper understanding of what Russell was sharing to help achieve success in life.   Connect with Paul:Genius Unlocked Course - https://paulwilliamdavis.com/genius-unlocked/ Join our Free Community for more insights - https://paulwilliamdavis.com/the-genius-code-community/Popular Book - EVOLVE – Look Within Yourself For Business SuccessWebsite – https://PaulWilliamDavis.com/LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/Blog - https://paulwilliamdavis.com/blog/Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/paulwilliamdavis Contributions:If you feel that you benefit from this podcast and would like to make a contribution towards the cost of its production it would be very much appreciated - https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/theexecutivecodeThank you for listening.Click here to discover your own true life purpose.

Through the present book, Acres of diamonds, the renowned American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer and writer Russell Conwell tells us how success is a spiritual idea-thee result of one's spiritual principles. This book shows how to find a fortune-if you know where to look. Conwell believed in the philosophy that "all good things are possible." hence, he opened the doors of opportunity for untold millions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librivox1/support

Alan and Elena Needly are multifamily investors and the founders of Andover Holdings. They began their investing careers building townhomes in the Seattle area and are now limited partners and general partners in 27 apartment syndications nationwide. In this episode, they discuss what they look for in third party property management companies, the technology platforms they use to run their business, and the importance of embracing good debt.   Alan and Elena Neely | Real Estate Background Founders of Andover Holdings Portfolio: GP in 8 deals LP in 13 deals Total of 5,400+ units Based in: Seattle, WA Say hi to them at: www.andoverholdings.com Best Ever Book: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell and The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason Best Ever Advice: Don't overanalyze, just get out and get started.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON

Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell

Are you tired of settling for same old thing? Do you want to unleash your higher potential and live your dreams? It's times to start asking more out of life.. Join us in this episode as we delve into the importance of asking for more out of life. Learn how asking for more can open unlimited possibilities. It all starts by asking with a willingness to act.ACTION STEP FROM THE EPISODE:Ask one question of life that you have been hesitant to ask out of fear of what the answer may be. You may be surprised to find the answer is "yes".  Are you willing to make the change?RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODEDownload the FREE HABIT TRACKER to start living your best life now.Listen to Russell Conwell's famous speech Acres of Diamonds on YouTubeCheck out this throwback episode about the power of asking. It was  one  of our very first interviews on the podcast with The blind Blogger. Note: the podcast was called Idea Gym back then.Snag your free  Kindle copy of The Gap and The Gain By Ben Hardy and Dan Sullivan while supplies last!READY TO LEARN THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL OF YOUR LIFE?Join The Live Your Best Life CourseMaster the fundamentals of habit building and start living your best life now!>>CHECK OUT THE COURSE

Sam Feeney is a consultant and coach who helps business leaders achieve more by asking questions they've been ignoring. What problem do you solve? How to ascend beyond their current plateaus where they are feeling stuck. Show Notes: Why is getting good enough, not good enough? --- Sam thought about this question and realized you may reach a plateau when you feel you have reached good enough and it can prevent you from achieving more. We segment our lives and think that the things that happen at work doesn't affect our home life or vise versa. Sometimes if we are doing really well in one area and are getting recognized and applauded, we may neglect other areas. You don't want to come home one day with a pocket full of money and realize your home is full of strangers. Sam uses a metaphor of a tree. The roots are your identity and faith. The fruit is your career, health, finances, and relationships. The trunk that connects the roots and fruit is your mission. (Sam loves to help people walk through and define their mission.) If the roots aren't in good shape, the rest will not do well. Acres of Diamonds was a lecture by Russell Conwell, founder of Temple University in 1869. Conwell says you have what you need in hand, put your shovel in the ground and start. Sam's book, Why Aren't You Thriving?: A Man's Guide to Asking Tough Questions and Getting Better in 7 Core Areas, is designed for you to not read the whole book. There is an assessment at the end that will determine how you are doing in 7 key areas. The book will help you determine your individual path. It is available at amithriving.com Sam Feeney's Best Small Business Tip Read the book, Who Not How, by Dan Sullivan. It broke him out of the scarcity mindset. Connect with Sam: Website: AmIThriving.com Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about Gary's Mastermind group at goascend.biz/the-mastermind-solution

In the bible, there is a parable about talents referenced in Matt. 25:14.  That simple story teaches the reader to use the gifts God gave each of us.  In this episode, your host Brigitte Brown Jackson shares a story about Acres of Diamonds. The lesson today is simple - explore your own backyard, and you will find many gems. If this show blessed you, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE. Then give us a review.  Please provide us with feedback and show ideas at:  https://brigittebrownjackson.com/podcastDo you know if your natural gifts will get you to your desired destination?  Do you know your blind spots and how to overcome them?  Go to www.simplytomorrow .com to find out more about how you can activate your voice. Join SHERO TO MERO Facebook community for support. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sherotomeroBrigitte is a successful behavior wealth strategist and an Extreme Execution Coach certified by Dr. Eric Thomas (New York Times best-selling author of You Owe You). If there is a need for transformation, she is your Partner in Success.  Book a consultation today if you want to develop a mindset shift in your personal or professional life.  Text "Podcast" to 810-321-5365 to join the FREE community and learn more about executing at higher levels while using the super talent that is already within you.Find Brigitte Brown Jackson on Social Media:Website: https://brigittebrownjackson.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7vVHb-_jBIGG51ZgDbXyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrigitteTransformsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/BrigitteTransformsSubscribe to Powerful. Offer feedback or a review at: https://brigittebrownjackson.com/podcast

#5amMesterScrum Show 853 Live - Finding Diamonds - Improvement Elsewhere - Today's topics: (1) I read Russell Conwell's little lecture Acres of Diamonds and thought is a great book for those teams that don't think they can make a difference where they are and have to look elsewhere. Please like and subscribe and share 5amMesterScrum.  Please send me your topics.   You are are doing Great Please Keep on Sharing. 5am Mester Scrum 5am Mester Scrum Show 853 went live on Youtube, LinkedIn and Facebook Wednesday 8/31/2022 from Philadelphia, PA  Happy Scrumming, Social Media: - search 5amMesterScrum or #5amMesterScrum  and you should find us and if not please let us know LinkedIn, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok     Podcasts: (search 5amMesterScrum)  

Russell Conwell was noted for his speech, “Acres of Diamonds.” He delivered his speech more than 5,000 times from 1900-1925. That same speech has been in book form for a number of years and makes interesting reading. In it, he tells of meeting Abraham Lincoln at the White House to plead the case of a young soldier sentenced to death during the Civil War. Conwell tells of the sense of awe and humility that came over him while he was in the presence of the man who is considered to be one of the greatest Presidents in our history. Most...Article Link

Today on the Almanac, we tell the story of Temple University and Russell Conwell. #OTD #1517 #churchhistory — SHOW NOTES are available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

In today's episode, I'm joined by my longtime good friend and real estate leader, Steve Pilkington. For the decade that I've known Steve, our conversations have always had the same theme. They have always been centered around upping our game and providing the most value to the consumer and our agents.    Steve Pilkington is a real estate consultant and broker/owner of Path Home Team. The Path Home Team has over 60 combined years of real estate experience in the Denver Metro area with a team of highly qualified and trained personnel to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. The Path Home Team is consistently ranked in the top 1.0% of all Realtors in the Denver metro area and the state of Colorado. They are highly experienced at meeting and surpassing the needs of both buyers and sellers.    In real estate, people are put on stages because they have seemingly good numbers, not because they have good businesses. For real estate agents on the ground, it can be hard to discern what's real and what details get conveniently left out.    We don't get to hear if the top line numbers of these leaders actually translate to bottom line earnings for their agents, which is what team leaders need to be obsessed with.   Books Mentioned    Who: The A Method for Hiring by Geoff Smart and Randy Street    Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell   The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel Guest Info   Steve Pilkington is a real estate consultant and broker/owner of Path Home Team. The Path Home Team has over 60 combined years of real estate experience in the Denver Metro area with a team of highly qualified and trained personnel to ensure the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. The Path Home Team is consistently ranked in the top 1.0% of all Realtors in the Denver metro area and the state of Colorado. They are highly experienced at meeting and surpassing the needs of both buyers and sellers.  Connect with Steve on LinkedIn.    CTA   ​​Please leave us a review at https://ratethispodcast.com/nla

Most people will have heard the story of Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell and what they believe is that it's just a story about a farmer that went in search of riches only to discover that the farm that he once owned was in fact the largest diamond mining field ever found. What people don't realise is that there is a lot more contained in the speech that was shared by Russell Conwell and in fact, it is just as much as relevant today as when the speech was given in the early 1900s. Well on this episode of #TheExecutiveCode podcast, I share with you some of the other elements so that you can get a deeper understanding of what Russell was sharing to help achieve success in life.  Connect with Paul:Find your life purpose and your unique Genius Drivers with Paul – https://paulwilliamdavis.com/find-your-life-purpose/ Purpose To Profits Course - https://paulwilliamdavis.com/discover-your-life-purpose-course/ Join our Free Community for more insights - https://www.theexecutivecode.com/View this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/davisconsultantsPublished Book - EVOLVE – Look Within Yourself For Business SuccessWebsite – https://PaulWilliamDavis.com/LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/Blog - https://paulwilliamdavis.com/blog/Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/paulwilliamdavis

In the story Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell, the African farmer sold his land in hopes of finding another land that holds diamonds. Unfortunately, the land he sold was already holding the biggest diamond ever to be found. That story taught Brent Daniels the lessons he should keep in mind when wholesaling. Listen to Brent as he reveals how you can find unlimited "diamonds" even without searching far and wide. He will also discuss how you can never run out of inventory and why you should not be afraid of competition.  Once you get in the right mindset, you will have endless opportunities in wholesaling. RESOURCES: The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale, Janice Bryant Howroyd Acres of Diamonds by Russell H. Conwell TTP Cold Calling Training

We’ve got an amazing guest on the show today—John Osai. He went from janitor to master mechanic to an attorney to real estate investor; and in today’s episode, he’ll talk about an even more amazing deal that he was able to close by following Brent’s TTP script. Today is all about holding your ground against cash buyers but stick around to learn about working with opportunities that you might find in your own backyard. RESOURCES: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell and John Wanamaker TTP Cold Calling Training John Osai's Facebook PropStream Batch Skip Tracing

Inspired by  Russell Conwell's speech Acres of DiamondsDo you ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel like the opportunities you want are out of reach? If we change our perspective we will learn to notice the opportunities that exist all around us.There is no set time in the future for us to be happy or successful, we can access happiness and success right now.We are capable. We can do hard things. If you don't like the cards you have been dealt, try looking at them with new eyes, or trade up for new cards. We are never left without opportunities, we just need to train ourselves to notice and take advantage of them.At times we may recognize the opportunities, but be too scared to make a change because we are unsure of the future it will bring. In times like this it is important to remember complacency does not bring progress.Don't limit yourself, un-limit yourself.What are the capabilities, tools and skills you have, that remain to be explored? What opportunities could those traits and abilities help you access?What are the diamonds around you that have gone unnoticed?IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODELearn to recognize the opportunities all around usLook for success and happiness where we areEmbrace the challengeOvercome fear of SuccessWe ARE capable - don't self limitExplore what spark (tools and skills) you have, and begin using them now to access your opportunitiesRESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODECheck out Russell Conwell -  Acres of Diamonds (full speech transcript)As a thanks for listening you can snag a FREE kindle copy of the best selling book WHO NOT HOW by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Ben HardyCURRENT IDEA GYM CHALLENGESJOIN US IN THE 30 DAY FUTURE SELF CHALLENGE FROM DR. Ben HardyWHAT WE DOWe show dreamers how to turn ideas into simple daily actions. You already have all the info you need. It's time to ACT!We help you build confidence by...Providing ideas you can act on todayKeeping promises to yourselfTaking daily steps forwardCreating habits that improve your life and compound into resultsWHO WE AREWe are the action guides. Two family guys shortcutting success ideas into simple action steps that fit a busy life. We put the guru ideas and challenges to the test and modify them to fit any lifestyle. We believe in changeWe believe in the power of compounding daily habitsWe believe you can become the best version of yourself by acting with intention FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS - CONNECT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBEPodcast: Apple | Spotify | Google | WebsiteFacebook: @ideagympodcastInstagram: @idea.gymEnjoyed this episode? Subscribe and leave us a review. We're always working to get better and love feedback. Connect with us on social media or send us an email at hello@ideagym.info.What idea are you going to put to work today?

Most people will have heard the story of Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell and what they believe is that it's just a story about a farmer that went in search of riches only to discover that the farm that he once owned was in fact the largest diamond mining field ever found. What people don't realise is that there is a lot more contained in the speech that was shared by Russell Conwell and in fact, it is just as much as relevant today as when the speech was given in the early 1900s. Well on this episode of The Executive Code podcast, I share with you some of the other elements so that you can get a deeper understanding of what Russell was sharing to help achieve success in life.  Connect with Paul:Find your life purpose and your unique Genius Drivers with Paul – https://paulwilliamdavis.com/find-your-life-purpose/ Purpose To Profits Course - https://paulwilliamdavis.com/discover-your-life-purpose-course/ Join our Free Community for more insights - https://www.theexecutivecode.com/View this episode on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/davisconsultantsPublished Book - EVOLVE – Look Within Yourself For Business SuccessWebsite – https://PaulWilliamDavis.com/LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/Blog - https://paulwilliamdavis.com/blog/Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/paulwilliamdavis

The year was 1925. We remember a Dr. Gene Scott All-Star, Russell Conwell. Our reading is an Advent prayer written by Walter Brueggeman. — FULL TRANSCRIPTS available: https://www.1517.org/podcasts/the-christian-history-almanac GIVE BACK: Support the work of 1517 today CONTACT: CHA@1517.org SUBSCRIBE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Overcast Google Play FOLLOW US: Facebook Twitter Audio production by Christopher Gillespie (gillespie.media).

Message from Russell Conwell on November 22, 2020

In this Episode: Do you feel like you are in a rut? Do you feel you were better in the past than you are now or are going to be in the future? This feeling is more common than you think. We discuss why, and most importantly how, you can climb out of your rut. Action Steps: What have you given up on? Who else is doing what you want? What’s your action plan? Referenced in the Podcast: ARN Podcast Ep. 90: Limiting Beliefs https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/post/episode90 ARN Podcast Ep. 87: F.E.A.R. https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/post/2018/07/01/arn-podcast-episode-087-fear ARN Suggested Reading: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell  https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Question: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

Russell had a God sized vision to inspire people to strive for greatness.

Russell Conwell was a Baptist minister and founder of Temple University. In his quest to build the college he delivered a speech entitled “Acres of Diamonds” over 5000 times. He believed in the honorable pursuit of making money. He said: “I say that you ought to get rich, and it is your duty to get rich. How many of my pious brethren say to me, “Do you, a Christian minister, spend your time going up and down the country advising young people to get rich, to get money?” "Yes, of course I do.“ They say, ”Isn't that awful! Why don't you preach the gospel instead of preaching about man's making money?“ "Because to make money honestly is to preach the gospel.” That is the reason. The men who get rich may be the most honest men you find in the community. “Oh,” but says some young man here to-night, “I have been told all my life that if a person has money he is very dishonest and dishonorable and mean and contemptible.” My friend, that is the reason why you have none, because you have that idea of people. The foundation of your faith is altogether false. Let me say here clearly, and say it briefly, though subject to discussion which I have not time for here, ninety-eight out of one hundred of the rich men of America are honest. That is why they are rich. That is why they are trusted with money. That is why they carry on great enterprises and find plenty of people to work with them. It is because they are honest men.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/successhabits/message

Message from Russell Conwell on February 2, 2020

Why was Russell Conwell, the founder of Temple University, referred to as the penniless millionaire? This, along with other questions, will be answered in this show when Chris MIles talks about  Conwell's classic Acres of Diamonds message. You will discover how this lawyer, minister, writer, educator, and diplomat who represented the City of Brotherly Love left a legacy that is still changing countless lives today. His famous Acres of Diamonds message will also challenge you to seek opportunities to find true wealth right in your own backyard without getting sidetracked by selfishness and greed. The same principles that transformed Russell Conwell into one of the most charitable millionaires during his time, will also revolutionize your life as you listen to this episode. Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor," is a leading authority on how to quickly free up and create cash flow for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally! He's an author, speaker, and radio host that has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Bankrate, Entrepreneur on Fire, and spoken to thousands getting them fast financial results. http://moneyripples.com/

Why was Russell Conwell, the founder of Temple University, referred to as the penniless millionaire? This, along with other questions, will be answered in this show when Chris MIles talks about  Conwell's classic Acres of Diamonds message. You will discover how this lawyer, minister, writer, educator, and diplomat who represented the City of Brotherly Love left a legacy that is still changing countless lives today. His famous Acres of Diamonds message will also challenge you to seek opportunities to find true wealth right in your own backyard without getting sidetracked by selfishness and greed. The same principles that transformed Russell Conwell into one of the most charitable millionaires during his time, will also revolutionize your life as you listen to this episode. Chris Miles, the "Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor," is a leading authority on how to quickly free up and create cash flow for thousands of his clients, entrepreneurs, and others internationally! He's an author, speaker, and radio host that has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Bankrate, Entrepreneur on Fire, and spoken to thousands getting them fast financial results. http://moneyripples.com/

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Message from Russell Conwell on November 3, 2019

Acres of Diamonds Join Colton and guest host Victor, from the Digging Dexter Podcast, as they discuss this weeks episode. They talk about they hypocrisy of Dr. Narcisse, the weather in Florida, and the unusual story of Richard so far. Plus we learn a little about Russell Conwell.This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Revealing the surprising power of mental maps, this episode of the Classic Influence Podcast takes you on a journey to the diamond mines of Golconda, and extracts the lessons we can learn from the tragic loss of the Persian farmer depicted in Civil War captain Russell Conwell's most famous essay, "Acres of Diamonds." Drawing on Henry David Thoreau's experience living in the woods at Walden Pond, this episode also briefly explores the power of the unconscious mind, and the inherent inclination for people to slip into mindless mental habits and routines, often undermining their own deeply held desire to succeed. Geared toward avoiding the mental traps and flawed conceptual maps that so often hold people back, this episode concludes with a few key tactics you can adopt to improve your thinking, and, therefore, your decisions and your life. About Your Host: Harvard and Columbia trained researcher Dr. Johnny Welch is a recognized authority on leadership, power, and influence. He is the author of Mastering the Power of Grit, and the upcoming book The Magic of Assuming Command. Along with his work as a professional speaker, he teaches a graduate course on leadership at Columbia University. Johnny currently lives in San Diego and, in his free time, enjoys weightlifting, running, traveling and, above all, surfing on some clean, hollow, warm water waves. Classic Influence Mission: Our mission is to join you in your journey to the top by bringing to life the stories of the heroes of history and superstars of success, extracting and distilling their insights and wisdom into practical action steps, strategies, tactics, tips, and tools that you can use to achieve your own most daring dreams and goals. For additional resources, updates and more, please visit us online at Classic Influence.

In this episode the pseudo-crew talks about their experience at Temple University (Part 1 featured in Episode 81). We cover topics that range from sports, classes, living arrangements, food, city life and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Russell Conwell & John Chaney.

Message from Russell Conwell on December 9, 2018

Message from Russell Conwell on April 15, 2018

参照：Acres of Diamonds by ラッセル・コンウェル（Russell Conwell）牧師＜テンプル大学の創立者＞ 日本語版「とびっきりのお金の話をこれからしましょう。」（イーストプレスビジネス） 大野： … 続きを読む 第95回 あまたのダイヤモンド 第95回 あまたのダイヤモンドはBNI Japan Official Podcastで公開された投稿です。

“Your purpose will be revealed; it’s an elimination process, not a selection process.” — Brian Buffini Although the strange times we live in have led many of us to feel this is the worst time to be alive, the reality is the American self-development movement has led to decades of unprecedented growth. In fact, there’s more room for opportunity and success than ever before, no matter what the media or anyone says. In this episode, recorded at MasterMind Summit 2017, Brian Buffini delves into the cause of our stress and anxiety about the world today and offers his solution to help us cultivate an optimistic perspective—personal growth. Brian explains the evolution of personal development in America, starting with Russell Conwell and his ground-breaking work, “Acres of Diamonds” and delves into the lives and work of the people who followed him, including Dale Carnegie, Og Mandino, and Brian Tracy. You’ll learn why personal development has been so critical to the personal and economic growth of the U.S., why there are more opportunities to succeed now than ever before and how to put the timeless, basic principles into action in your life. By the end of the episode, you’ll be inspired to turn off the endless stream of doom and gloom and turn to the writings and speeches of America’s great personal growth leaders.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Your purpose will be revealed; it’s an elimination process, not a selection process.” — Brian Buffini “America has a core competency of personal growth and development that builds its people.” — Brian Buffini “I am here today because I committed myself to the unrelenting pursuit of growth as a person.” — Brian Buffini “There’s more opportunity than ever before and it’s all about putting the good stuff in.” — Brian Buffini “We’re drowning in information, but starving for wisdom.” — Brian Buffini “Everything you need is in your database. Everything you want is with your current opportunities.” — Brian Buffini   Mentioned in the episode: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale Wake up and Live by Dorothea Brand The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino “The Greatest Secrets of Success” Youtube video by Og Mandino The Emigrant Edge by Brian Buffini Listen to the Full Episodes Brian Mentions in the Podcast: TBBS episode 061: The Strangest Secret – by Earl Nightingale TBBS episode 066: Interview with Brian Tracy – The Living Legend of Personal Growth Part 1 TBBS episode 067: Interview with Brian Tracy – The Living Legend of Personal Growth Part 2   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

“Remember diamonds are created under pressure so hold on, it will be your time to shine soon.” “Everyone is diamond in the rough but sometimes they aren't shining.” “A muddied diamond is better than an unsullied pebble.” Inspired by Russell Conwell and Mike Hubbell Russell Herman Conwell (February 15, 1843 – December 6, 1925) was an American Baptist minister, orator, philanthropist, lawyer, and writer. He is best remembered as the founder and first president of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as the Pastor of The Baptist Temple, and for his inspirational lecture, Acres of Diamonds. He was born in South Worthington, Massachusetts, and is buried in the Founder's Garden at Temple University. Mike Hubbell (Founder of Portland Development Group) has been an entrepreneur since 1997. His expertise is in home design, product distribution, and people allocation. He is well-versed in all areas of the construction field and has spent many years perfecting his trade. Mr. Hubbell’s background is in sales, marketing, and accounting. As Managing Member, it is his responsibility to plan out the future of the company, as well as to oversee the day-to-day operations. In this episode: we discuss, ponder, and examine... I. What stimulates feelings of FEAR? a. importance/magnification b. uncertainty c. responsibility d. feeling judged/potential embarrassment   II. Two FEARS you need to face. a. Fear of being alone b. Fear of making mistakes  

In this episode the pseudo-crew talks about their experience at Temple University. We cover topics that range from sports, classes, living arrangements, food, city life and much more. We wrap the episode up with quotes from Russell Conwell & John Chaney.

“If you wish to be great at all, you must begin where you are and with what you are.” — Russell Conwell Although it was published in 1890, the book “Acres of Diamonds,” by Russell Conwell, outlines timeless principles that help people see and appreciate the opportunities below their own feet. In this episode, Brian Buffini shares excerpts from this work that have had a profound influence on his life, as well as his most important takeaways. What do the stories of a farmer in the Middle East, a rancher in California, a man in Pennsylvania, and a college professor in Massachusetts have in common? They all sold their homes in search of riches elsewhere, only to find the riches they sought were right there all along. If you learn to see and seize the opportunities in front of you and adopt these enduring lessons, you’ll be well on your way to finding your acres of diamonds.   Inspirational quotes from today’s interview: “Ultimately, these timeless principles are just as true today as when Mr. Conwell first presented them.” — Brian Buffini “A diamond is a congealed drop of sunlight.” — Russell Conwell “A diamond is the last and highest of God’s creations.” — Russell Conwell “There is nothing more foolish than a man who leaves one job before he has obtained another.” — Russell Conwell “There are some things more valuable than money…the man of common sense also knows there is not any one of these things that is not greatly enhanced by the use of money.” — Russell Conwell “Money is power; money has powers.” — Russell Conwell “We ought to get rich if we can by honorable and Christian methods.” — Russell Conwell “The love of money is the root of all evil. It is the worship of the means instead of the end, though you cannot reach the end without the means.” — Russell Conwell “When a person makes an idol of the money instead of the purposes for which it may be used; when he squeezes the dollar until the eagle squeals, then it is the root of all evil.” — Russell Conwell “We must know what the world needs first, then invest ourselves to supply that need, and success is almost certain.” — Russell Conwell “Find out what the people need and then apply yourself to that need and this leads to invention on the part of people who would not dream of before.” — Russell Conwell “Greatness consists not in the holding of some future office, but really consists of doing great deeds with little means, and the accomplishment of vast purposes from the private ranks of life.” — Russell Conwell “To be great at all, one must be great right here, right now.” — Russell Conwell “If you wish to be great at all, you must begin where you are and with what you are.” — Russell Conwell   Mentioned in the episode: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell   Connect with Brian Buffini http://www.brianbuffini.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brianbuffini Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianbuffini Buffini Show Insiders: http://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/insiders Love what you heard? Share it with your friends! http://bit.ly/BrianBuffiniShow Click here to buy our Podcast theme music, “The Cliffs of Moher” by Brogue Wave. http://www.broguewave.com http://www.facebook.com/broguewave

A little about our guests. Sharon and Jim both come from the television industry, back when it was still fun. Separately and together they have been involved in marketing, promotion, production, and even created their own television show. Jim and Sharon have been married and in business together just over 24 years. They have 5 children, most grown and out of the house. As a child leaves, Jim and Sharon bring a new dog into the family. A little about their business. Sharon and Jim created their first television show, Mom Time TV, to help moms enjoy the journey of motherhood more. It was their adventure back into business together after Sharon had taken a break from office work to raise their children. More recently, Jim and Sharon created the radio show, My Storiez. They interview people with an amazing story to tell and share. The show is live on internet radio as well as recorded on the Star Worldwide Networks. In addition to their show, Jim and Sharon created Market Reach Mobile Media, and advertising billboard truck, and Seegems Jewelry, an online jewelry store. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Don’t be afraid to fail. Learn how to take a “no.” Always be kind and try to help others. Reading Material Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell - http://amzn.to/2m9Cu71 The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mendino - http://amzn.to/2lT8x8B Get in Touch with Our Guests Listen to Our Storiez at http://www.StarWorldwideNetworks.com http://www.OurStoriez.com Facebook /OurStoriez - https://facebook.com/OurStoriez Facebook /seegemsjewelry - https://facebook.com/seegemsjewelry Twitter @OurStoriez - https://twitter.com/OurStoriez Twitter @SeegemsJewelry - https://twitter.com/SeegemsJewelry

A diamond in the rough doesn't look like a diamond and that's an important point to remember. In this episode Martin revisits a timeless classic from the personal development archives, "Acres of Diamonds" by Russell Conwell. Russell Conwell shares the story of an African farmer who becomes excited about the prospect of finding a fortune of diamonds elsewhere. He hurriedly sells his farmland and heads out to seek his treasure. After years of searching, dejected, despondent and alone, he ultimately kills drowns himself. The moral to the story is timeless, that our real fortunes lie within. That we already have a fortune within our selves as long as we are willing to take the time to refine our skills and character. Check out this episode and be sure to share this Mind Bullet Wednesday!   BTW: It's easy to SUBSCRIBE and to have each episode sent to you automatically. ***NEW Giveaway! Each week we select ONE, new iTunes review (good, bad or indifferent) and send a FREE signed book. Either email the review screenshot or add your twitter handle and we'll find you that way!   Subscribe    Resources Acres of Diamonds (Amazon) Napoleon Hill The Science of Personal Achievement Napoleon Hill, Think & Grow Rich The Habit Factor app The Habit Factor template The Habit Factor book Big Brothers Big Sisters  

Acres of Diamonds is revised and told once again. This classic tale from Russell Conwell gives us a vivid example of a farmer who is dazzled by the allure of millions in searching for diamonds. In this episode we bring to life this story so that we may take heed from it’s wisdom. Russell Conwell founded Temple University by retelling Acres of Diamonds over […] The post HTT 041 – Acres of Diamonds Revisited appeared first on Halftime Talks.

Acres of Diamonds is revised and told once again. This classic tale from Russell Conwell gives us a vivid example of a farmer who is dazzled by the allure of millions in searching for diamonds. In this episode we bring to life this story so that we may take heed from it's wisdom. Russell Conwell founded Temple University by retelling Acres of Diamonds over 1650 times. http://www.temple.edu/about/history/acres-diamonds This story is one which can be read periodically due to the potency of it's message. It gives a new meaning to “MINE YOUR BUSINESS.” How many areas of our lives are going under utilized as a result of our own lack of awareness? Knowing that we overlook the obvious places can give many of us hope that we are not as far off as some would want to think they are.

Part 1 of Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell. For more audio tailored to the lifelong learner, please visit www.learnoutloud.com.

Part 1 of Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell. For more audio tailored to the lifelong learner, please visit www.learnoutloud.com.