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In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have an amazing guest, Juan Ruan who talks about his journey of entrepreneurship, the hurdles of being a migrator who can't speak English, early lessons from the parent's sacrifices, the shortest way to becoming financially free, and building a real legacy in life! Juan Ruan is a father, husband, an entrepreneur for 11 years, event coordinator, real estate investor, President at Kinetic Real Estate, and Regional Director at Dynasty Institute, licensed to provide broker essential services with brand that focuses in optimizing small/medium sized business's monthly expenditures in telecommunications, payment processing and energy services. From a family of migrants, Juan had witnessed the huge financial adversity. He saw how his parents struggled and sacrificed in order to thrive in different environments through their small restaurant. This developed the hunger within himself to not be comfortable and settle for less. Similarly, adaptability to figure out a way to fit in any situation. He started in the network marketing space transitioning to AirBnB and to investing in real estate. Juan not just worked hard but wisely in order to walk a different path in life. Now, he is an owner of a business that is continually growing and thriving. But he is not just working for sales but advocating and helping people understand the value of anything to make their life better. Being a servant leader, he values relationships more than anything else that makes an impact on the people around and unlock many opportunities for him.   Some Questions I Ask: Who is Juan Ruan? How has becoming a father changed you? Where did your entrepreneurial journey start? What were some of the early lessons that you learned from your parents? What was your first business endeavor? What is your super power in sales? What mindset shift path for you seeing your parent's sacrifices? What do you say to that individual who wanted to make something significant that would change their lives?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Juan's definition of success. The shortest way to becoming financially free. What is the biggest mistake that brand new real estate agents do. How to leave a real legacy in life.   Quotes: “You're sorting not telling.” “Always value first because you just never know.” “Once your bills get paid by every month without you having to do work, then, you truly start to meet yourself.”   Resources Mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki The Compound Effect book by Darren Hardy   Connect with Juan Ruan on:  Email: ruan@kineticrealestate.com LinkedIn   Episode Sponsored By: Discover Financial Millionaire Mindcast Shop: Buy the Rich Life Planner and Get the Wealth-Building Bundle for FREE! Visit: https://shop.millionairemindcast.com/ MY FIRST 50K!: Visit https://mattaitchison.com/coaching/ and submit your application to join!

This Millionaire Mindcast episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MINDCAST and get on your way to being your best self. Today's special interview with our guest Dr. Jeff Donatello shares his knowledge on unlocking our full potential by discovering pro tips for optimal biohacking, how to achieve a healthy sleep routine, stem cell therapy, peptides, how his passion for health and nutrition translated into a business, and leveraging masterminds to a happy, wealthy, and elevate life! Jeff Donatello is an entrepreneur, retired chiropractic, a renowned expert in personal development and wellness, and Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at the Center for Wellbeing, New England's premier provider of Weight Loss, Non-Surgical Knee and joint Pain Relief, and Regenerative Medicine. Their goal is to empower people to heal themselves by using their innate healing powers, avoiding needless drugs and surgery as much as possible. With over 30 years of experience in the medical field, he is enthusiastic about enabling individuals to achieve optimal health and wellness. “Nature nurture.”   Some Questions I Ask: Who is your customer and what are the passions of your company that you go out trying to serve in terms of your mission? Where did this entrepreneurial journey begin for you? Talk about misconceptions about sleep and what is your subscription to a healthy sleep routine or regimen? What are your thoughts on how nutritional diets and routines tie into a quality hour of sleep? What are your thoughts about alcohol and sleep? What is the correlation between heart rate and alcohol? What are some of the biohacking things that you loved and subscribed to, and some of the ones that are more on marketing tactics that really don't have proven benefits? Talk a little bit about stem cells, who is that for, and who is not for? What are Peptides? What are some of the things that you're seeing in the entrepreneurial world around health, wellness, and weight loss that could really help improve people's overall longevity and well-being? What has been some of the formulate success that you would attribute to the growth of your company? What is the grand vision for Center Well-being, and how are you guys tracking on that? What does your subscription to your wealth-building pile look like? How you're protecting your wealth, and your business in what this climate feels like is pretty damn crazy?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The three things that are big no, no for Jeff. Top-notch tips to help you unlock a healthy sleep routine. Pro tips for optimal biohacking and elevating your life. Unraveling the science behind Stem Cell Therapy. Revealing about what makes people truly happy. How to spot a toxic friend. Applying G-W-C to corporate culture.   Connect with Jeff Donatello on:  https://centerforwell.com/   Sponsor Links: HelloFresh: Visit https://hellofresh.com/50mindcast or Use the code 50MINDCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping! Caldera Lab: Visit https://calderalab.com/MINDCAST or use the code MINDCAST to get 20% off! Accredited Investor List - Text "DEALS" to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text "XRAY" to 844.447.1555 Upcoming Events: Text "Events" to 844.447.1555 Millionaire Notes: Text "Notes" to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555  Show Brought To You By: www.MillionaireMindcast.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show?  Send us an email to: Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com  

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a remarkable guest, Tom Wheelright who talks about the practical and strategic ways to permanently reduce taxes, how tax influences behavior, the 7 areas where you can invest your money and pay less taxes, and how the rich and wealthy pay zero taxes, legally! Tom Wheelwright is a CPA, entrepreneur, international educator, leading expert and published author on partnerships and corporation tax strategies, best-selling author of a book “Tax-Free Wealth”, a well-known platform speaker and a wealth education innovator, Rich Dad advisor, and Founder and CEO of WealthAbility (Tempe, Arizona). He has been featured in hundreds of media, including Forbes, The Huffington Post, Accounting Today, CFO Magazine, ABC News Radio and AZTV Morning News, along with writing columns for Entrepreneur Magazine and Inman News. Tom has been working with Robert Kiyosaki as a CPA for 20 years. Thus, influenced him to be a big action-taker and doer. His goal in life is to make taxes easy and understandable. He believes that once you change your mind, you can change your life, but if you can't, you are stuck with what you've got!   Some Questions I Ask: Who is Tom Wheelright? What has that journey with Robert Kiyosaki consisted of for you? Why don't we teach in school historically on how to pay less or no taxes? Who out there is this roadmap really designed for, and where should they be looking to start this process? What are your thoughts around the current Biden administration proposing the 2024 budget to 1031 Exchanges making it to Congress and becoming inactive in the law? What are the bigger mistakes that you see so many individuals that you worked with they're doing wrong on tax-planning and strategy? What should be some of the habits or routines to really be doing proper tax-planning and recording? What do you say to those individuals who wanted you to help them figure out previous taxes to make sure they didn't over pay or wanted to get money back? In having a partner to help pay less, what does that relationship and dynamic look like in an ideal CPA-investor-business owner dynamic? What questions should people be asking about in terms of lowering taxable income with some particular behavior change? What are some of the ways you're seeing ultra-wealthy used that some individuals may not think about in their tax planning? Let's assume that they're making a lot of money, talk about this idea of giving back, how they can maybe think about doing it strategically as they're coming out to that phase of luxury?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Taxes 101 education. Mastering the taxes game. The 7 investments that the government will literally pay you to make. The key player of every team. Why building a transactional relationship with a Financial Advisor is a mistake. The bigger opportunity right now. Staying away from shiny object syndrome.   Quotes: “Success in business and investing really starts with the personal development side.” “Taxes are a game, we all have to play it, we don't have a choice.” “Business and investing are team sports.” “Stay away from shiny object syndrome.” “Once you change your mind, you can change your life.”   Connect with Tom Wheelright on:  wealthability.com LinkedIn Sponsor Links: GoBundance  - Text: "MILLIONAIRE" to 844.447.1555 Indochino: Get 10% off of any purchase on $399 or more with the promo code: MINDCAST BackBlaze: Click the link to start your fully featured 15-day free trial or use the promo code: MINDCAST    Accredited Investor List - Text "DEALS" to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text "XRAY" to 844.447.1555 Upcoming Events: Text "Events" to 844.447.1555 Millionaire Notes: Text "Notes" to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555    Show Brought To You By: www.MillionaireMindcast.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show?  Send us an email to: Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com  

“My father always reminds me that we are one with God. That there is no separation. That God is a manifestation of all existence, that all existence is a manifestation of God.” Episode Summary: In today's episode of SoulTalk Podcast, I share the lessons I learned from my father's life as he passed away on November 13, 2022. For me, he was a great man. A man of faith and many miracles. I'm grateful for all the lessons that I learned through him ~ for teaching me to forgive, for teaching me self-esteem, for teaching me self-responsibility, for teaching me self-loving, for teaching me compassion and for teaching me about surrender. So, let me open up a part of my personal life with my father, our journey to forgiveness and divine intervention, and more to this week's episode! Timestamps: 0:53 - Intro 3:31 - Who was my father in my life. 10:05 - The many stories of fatherhood. 11:32 - Lesson #1: Love is all that matters. 13:12 - Lesson #2: Stop expecting too much. 14:48 - Lesson #3: Trust the process. 15:24 - Lesson #4: Learn to forgive. 16:22 - Lesson #5: Live the life you love. 18:18 - Lesson #6: Honor your father and mother. 22:22 - Lesson #7: You will love and be loved for the rest of your life. 23:28 - Lesson #8: Put God first. 24:43 - Lesson #9: The power of prayers. 25:30 - Lesson #10: Have faith. 27:14 - Lesson #11: All things work together for good. 28:41 - Lesson #12: Wherever you go, the infinite power of the divine goes with you. 29:01 - My father is my miracle man 29:51 - The secret of miracles 31:25 - How powerful your thoughts can be 33:06 - Self-reflection   In This Episode You Will Learn: The secret for manifesting Miracles. How to have faith no matter what is going on in life. The key to prayer. The power of love to heal. How to forgive and let go.    Some Questions I Ask: Who was my father in my life? How was my relationship with my father? How I felt when I receive the expected call? How I forgave my father? How I see my father as a miracle man? How to reflect on the people in our lives? Get in Touch: Email me at kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Visit my website: www.kuteblackson.com Download the full interview transcript HERE. Events with Kute Blackson: Join me on a life-changing journey in Bali this July. Apply here: www.boundlessblissbali.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have Adam Tank who shares wisdom on software and tech, innovation of water treatment, investing, believing in your own capacity and true self, philosophies, keeping a millionaire in business, family and friends, and world views to achieve more wealth and freedom! Adam Tank is an entrepreneur, investor, leader, and key consultant of development process, called as “the Steve Jobs of Water”, Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer of Transcend, a company that build secure software that designs WWTP's, Drinking Water facilities, and a host of other water treatment processes based on a limited set of design inputs. Adam has worked in Fortune 100 companies where he drowns in marketing, sales, and entrepreneurship and he hated it. Later, his interest in technology and the water industry arose. Delivering better engineering outcomes for water & power utilities. He founded Transcend, which delivers better engineering outcomes for water & power utilities. He stumbled into water industry opportunities and challenges that he feels fulfilling. He spent most of his time and career working with global businesses and solving problems. He believes that business is a way to create freedom for himself.   Some Questions I Ask: Who is Adam Tank and what do you do? People feel that you're a leader and prominent in that world, how did that all come to be? How dire is the water industry as a whole in the US? What is a day for you look like in your core entrepreneurial environment that you're playing? What is the grand vision for what you guys are doing over at Transcend? Where was the inflection point for you early on that led to reshaping ideology and pursuing a different path? What did your AHA moment look like? Where would you suggest somebody should start with shaping a worldview that can unlock all the things and wealth, success, and happiness? How do you keep this whole life millionaire approach organized, transparent, and measurable? What are your thoughts around productivity? What is the message you leave with people that want to follow your footsteps of unlocking more freedom?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Adam helps the engineering industry. How believing in oneself can change the world. The power of taking ownership and extreme accountability. How to become the person you want to be. Leading versus lagging indicators of success.   Quotes: “No today is the same.” “Taking the world on instead of letting the world take you on.” “What the mind can see and believe, it can achieve.” “When who you are aligns with the actions that you're taking, that's when the magic happens.” “Action is the key.”   Resources Mentioned: Think and Grow Rich book by Napoleon Hill Atomic Habits book by James Clear 4 Hour-Workweek book by Tim Ferriss     Connect with Adam Tank on:  Email: meet@adamtank.com LinkedIn   Sponsor Links: GoBundance  - Text: "MILLIONAIRE" to 844.447.1555 Masterworks: Skip the waitlist and invest in art with the promo code: MINDCAST Accredited Investor List - Text "DEALS" to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text "XRAY" to 844.447.1555 Upcoming Events: Text "Events" to 844.447.1555 Millionaire Notes: Text "Notes" to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555    Show Brought To You By: www.MillionaireMindcast.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show?  Send us an email to: Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

Paolo Tiramani is a terrific guest on this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast. He speaks about his entrepreneurial journey in the housing and construction industry, business model, intellectual property, creating things for a living, identifying the biggest issue and fixing it, shipping large objects down the highway, the importance of perseverance, and habits and discipline that helped him establish a multi-billion-dollar company on building constructions. Paolo Tiramani is a life-long entrepreneur, world changer, an entrepreneur, American industrial designer on commercial products, mechanical engineer by training, and Founder and CEO and majority shareholder of construction technology company Boxabl, a building technology company that standardizes building manufacturing for mass production. He is also the CEO of technology investment fund 500 Group Inc. This amazing man founded a business that creates products for other people. He founded a business that offers inexpensive housing. Because Paolo is certain that things won't stay terrible, he pushes through obstacles that arise along the way of his entrepreneurial path!   Some Questions I Ask: Who are you and what do you do, Paolo? What was your philosophy as an early stage entrepreneur around creating some real success and stability for yourself? What were some of the things that you would love to relay to those early stage business owners to overcome hurdles? How did you keep your body mentally and physically optimized to push through some of the challenges that come along the way? How did you come into the conclusion of chasing bigger things? How did this idea of Boxabl come to be? Did you have the vision of being a multi-billion-dollar company in the beginning? How did you continue to keep your discipline and habits in order to hit those strides? How do you keep balance between your work, health, and family? What has been your partnership philosophy, and why do you think you and your partner have this amazing successful journey together?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Paolo's first business failure. The strength of perseverance. List challenges that resulted to Boxabl staggering level of success. Why do you need to treat everyone with respect.   Quotes: “Entrepreneurship is not simple, it is multifaceted.” “Some of your weaknesses can make you strong.” “Not giving is a liability, and not giving up is an asset.” “Things are not gonna stay good, there's going to be challenges.” “Forgetting things is not a question of time, it's a question of laziness.”   Connect with Paolo Tiramani on:  Boxabl LinkedIn   Sponsor Links: Policy Genius: Get a free 60-day trial in ShipStation with code: MINDCAST GoBundance  - Text: "MILLIONAIRE" to 844.447.1555 Masterworks: Skip the waitlist and invest in art with the promo code: MINDCAST   Accredited Investor List - Text "DEALS" to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text "XRAY" to 844.447.1555 Upcoming Events: Text "Events" to 844.447.1555 Millionaire Notes: Text "Notes" to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555    Show Brought To You By: www.MillionaireMindcast.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show?  Send us an email to: Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have an amazing guest, Juan Ruan who talks about his journey of entrepreneurship, the hurdles of being a migrator who can't speak English, early lessons from the parent's sacrifices, the shortest way to becoming financially free, and building a real legacy in life! Juan Ruan is a father, husband, an entrepreneur for 11 years, event coordinator, real estate investor, President at Kinetic Real Estate, and Regional Director at Dynasty Institute, licensed to provide broker essential services with brand that focuses in optimizing small/medium sized business's monthly expenditures in telecommunications, payment processing and energy services. From a family of migrants, Juan had witnessed the huge financial adversity. He saw how his parents struggled and sacrificed in order to thrive in different environments through their small restaurant. This developed the hunger within himself to not be comfortable and settle for less. Similarly, adaptability to figure out a way to fit in any situation. He started in the network marketing space transitioning to AirBnB and to investing in real estate. Juan not just worked hard but wisely in order to walk a different path in life. Now, he is an owner of a business that is continually growing and thriving. But he is not just working for sales but advocating and helping people understand the value of anything to make their life better. Being a servant leader, he values relationships more than anything else that makes an impact on the people around and unlock many opportunities for him.   Some Questions I Ask: Who is Juan Ruan? How has becoming a father changed you? Where did your entrepreneurial journey start? What were some of the early lessons that you learned from your parents? What was your first business endeavor? What is your super power in sales? What mindset shift path for you seeing your parent's sacrifices? What do you say to that individual who wanted to make something significant that would change their lives?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Juan's definition of success. The shortest way to becoming financially free. What is the biggest mistake that brand new real estate agents do. How to leave a real legacy in life.   Quotes: “You're sorting not telling.” “Always value first because you just never know.” “Once your bills get paid by every month without you having to do work, then, you truly start to meet yourself.”   Resources Mentioned: Rich Dad Poor Dad book by Robert Kiyosaki The Compound Effect book by Darren Hardy   Connect with Juan Ruan on:  Email: ruan@kineticrealestate.com LinkedIn   Sponsor Links: GoBundance  - Text: "MILLIONAIRE" to 844.447.1555 LinkedIn Sales Solutions: Click on the link to get a Free 60-day Trial on LinkedIn Sales Navigator Rocket Money: Take control of your online subscriptions with Rocket Money click on the link to sign up! Masterworks: Skip the waitlist and invest in art with the promo code: MINDCAST ShipStation: Get a free 60-day trial in Shipstation with code: MINDCAST   Accredited Investor List - Text "DEALS" to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text "XRAY" to 844.447.1555 Upcoming Events: Text "Events" to 844.447.1555 Millionaire Notes: Text "Notes" to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555    Show Brought To You By: www.MillionaireMindcast.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show?  Send us an email to: Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we are joined by a wonderful guest, Dave Selinger who shares his amazing story of entrepreneurship, creating value with time, his Amazon journey, finding life balance, creating a life that's prioritizing family, and designing a successful business that is worth a billion dollars! Dave Selinger is a husband, father, tech entrepreneur, an advisor at Opus 12 Inc., and Notarize, Inc., co-founder of Silicon Climate, and co-founder/CEO at Deep Sentinel, a pioneer in AI-based home protection. Its intelligent crime prevention transforms home security from false alarms and ineffective after-the-fact crime alerts to real-time crime prediction and prevention. This man is also the founder of a number of successful and unsuccessful start-ups, including Redfin and RichRelevance. Being an early Amazon employee, work was Dave's top priority. It's a blessing that he recognizes that he needs to have his family to come first. Thus, he finds that framework to make a transition of career path. Finding balance is what he is really into. The quality of time spent with his family is what matters more for him. By exiting Amazon, Dave is now living a lifestyle that works hard, plays hard, and loves hard every day.  Being always unsatisfied with things around him, this man is always looking for things that make it better!   Some Questions I Ask: Who is Dave Sellinger? What's the catalyst on shifting from prioritizing work to family as your long-term priority? How does this entrepreneurial journey begin for you? What was your big first entrepreneurial endeavor where you realized that you can scale some opportunities in the marketplace? When did you exit Amazon and what was your thought process for the next part of your journey? How did you decide to partner and what does that partnership look like? What was the greatest lesson that you took away as it led into what is now a Deep Sentinel? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Valuing work in modeling kids Creating value with your time How Dave got into Amazon space Why servant leadership is a weak power possession The product of Deep Sentinel Quotes: “The structure of partnerships, and the structure of corporations is fundamental to success.” “If you do something that matters that matters to you, matters to your family, matters to your heart, matters to your soul, that's what gets you to the other side of that stuff.”   Connect with Dave Sellinger on:  YouTube Channel LinkedIn Twitter   Sponsor Links: Policy GeniusGet a free 60-day trial in Shipstation with code: MINDCAST Talkspace use code for $100 off: MINDCAST GoBundance  - Text: MILLIONAIRE to 844.447.1555Credit Investor List - Text DEALS to 844.447.1555Free Financial Audit: Text XRAY to 844.447.1555 Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555  Show Brought To You By: TheRichLifeAcademy.com Episode Sponsored By: TheRichLifeStore.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show? Send us an email to Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have an incredible guest Scott Hallman who talks about his moments of failure as an entrepreneur, his greatest learning lessons, the formula on how to implement things, the process of building a business, the right mindset for entrepreneurs, profit-optimization, the importance of having a business recession system, and selling successful companies! Scott Hallman is a serial entrepreneur, profit optimization expert, CEO and founder of 2 Inc 500 listed companies, #1 bestselling author, top speaker, active investor, hyper growth management consultant, business and leadership coach, and mentor to multiple Inc. 500/5000 companies and industry leaders including Tony Robbins, Joe De Sena, Chet Holmes and other business celebrities. He has been a featured speaker at Tony Robbins Business Mastery, Eben Pagan's Altitude and Accelerate Seminars, GKIC's SuperSummit, Jay Abraham events and has spoken at countless other events and seminars around the world. His focus is helping companies increase profits and significantly increase valuation, especially those Baby Boomers owned companies. He is providing growth strategies and coaching to entrepreneurs, to accelerate growth, profit, and maximize business valuation! All entrepreneurs who did successful business have got through bumps and bruises. Business ideas are everywhere but it's always hard to implement them. Scott went through all of these from building, creating a business system that is recession proof, to selling a business. He has the mindset of always trying to elevate people up. His job is to make everybody better. Presently, Scott helps other entrepreneurs to start and thrive their business. Applying all his knowledge to actual business, and helping them with the latest market strategy.   Some Questions I Ask: Who is Scott Hallman? What was it about you that had attracted those quality leaders of success to want to get partnership with you? Where did entrepreneurship start for you? How did you go about creating systems and what's your hiring process look like? What were some of the key things that have helped you beyond systems that scale the company, your time and skills? How did you carry out that delivery of vision, and maintain the culture of excellence? What are some of the things that you are proudest of your organization? How did you get to a point where you knew it was time to sell? Where do you guys start on identifying how to create that business growth? What are other important success-drivers for hyper-growth for any organization? What do some of your financial rhythms look like? How did you bounce back from selling your first business? What did you learn about wealth, and what wealthy means to you?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why system is a vital in business Creating excellence momentum in the company Pre-preparation to get the business to sell The 2 reasons why entrepreneurs sell their business The profit-drivers that increase the value of a company   Quotes: “If you don't know where you were in the past, it's pretty hard to predict where you will go in the future.”   Connect with Scott Hallman on:   The 7 Success Drivers to Hyper Growth book by Scott Hallman Scotthallman.com HyperGrowth Business Podcast Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Sponsor Links: Policy Genius Talkspace use code for $100 off: MINDCAST GoBundance  - Text: MILLIONAIRE to 844.447.1555 Credit Investor List - Text DEALS to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text XRAY to 844.447.1555   Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555  Show Brought To You By: TheRichLifeAcademy.com Episode Sponsored By: TheRichLifeStore.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show? Send us an email to Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have an amazing guest, Chris Hutchins who shares insights and tips on unlocking financial and relationship freedom, investment optimization, millionaire hacks for travel, using credit cards to your advantage, and insane side hustles! Chris Hutchins is a father, entrepreneur, avid life hacker, financial optimizer, host of the top ranked podcast, All the Hacks (1m+ listeners), sharing his quest to upgrade his life without having to spend a fortune. He is also the Head of New Product Strategy at Wealthfront, focused on making products to help people build wealth through investing. Likewise, he is the co-founder of Grove and Milk (acquired by Google), former VC at Google Ventures (GV), and built an organization called LaidOffCamp. Chris has also been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and CNBC in a documentary on Financial Independence called Playing with Fire and Collecting Over 10 Million Points and Miles.   Chris doesn't know where the spark of entrepreneurship came from. All he knows is that he is fond of optimizing things to his advantage. If there's something he wants to do, he's always been creative, thinks outside of the box, and always finds another way to do it to start a business around it. Just like everyone else, Chris experiences ups and downs in life. Being passionate about meeting people in the software industry, Chris got into Google Ventures (GV) where he learned as much as he could. He learned to optimize every aspect of building a company. Later, Chris also learns all the hacks to optimize and upgrade every aspect of his life while spending less and saving more. Being a life hacker, he has saved millions by looking to maximize happiness at the lowest cost. In fact, he travels the world for free like a multi-millionaire without having to have multi-millions yet!   Some Questions I Ask:  Who is Chris Hutchins, and where did these all start for you? What was the first opportunity and stepping stone that led you to the idea of real business through an exit? What is the hack for you in taking one great success and turning it into two? What does the next level and version of your wealth-building journey look like to you? What are some of the misconceptions around personal finance on this path to financial independence? What have been some of the best side hustles you wish you would have known earlier? Any other travel hacks that you absolutely subscribed to? What is it that you're personally focused on optimizing right now? Where do you see some of the greatest opportunities for building-wealth with the latest trends?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The pros of having no exit and no revenue business How to increase your likelihood of success The key to infinite learning Chris advice to founders Chris definition of wealth What is FIRE Movement How to play the credit card points in miles game    Resources Mentioned:  Just Keep Buying book by Nick Maggiulli Save Money, Build Wealth, and Just Keep Buying | All The Hacks Making Money from Side Hustles with Nick Loper   Connect with Chris Hutchins on:   allthehacks.com All The Hacks Podcast Twitter   Quotes: “If you aren't so passionate about the thing you are doing, you are never going to make it work.” “Never start a company because you want to start a company, you have to have an idea that you should be passionate about.” “Don't do the thing that everyone else's doing because you think you need to do it, do the thing that you loved.” “Hack in your life whatever it is.”   Sponsor Links: www.athleticgreens.com/mindcast Policy Genius Talkspace use code for $100 off: MINDCAST GoBundance  - Text: MILLIONAIRE to 844.447.1555 Credit Investor List - Text DEALS to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text XRAY to 844.447.1555   Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555  Show Brought To You By: TheRichLifeAcademy.com Episode Sponsored By: TheRichLifeStore.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show? Send us an email to Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have an incredible guest Brian Beers, who talks about money and building wealth through the automotive business, the freedom of franchisees, leveraging the franchise model into an enterprise rapidly growing, and how the franchisee economic model works with $36 million revenue!  Brian Beers is a father, an entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, President at Prenlyn Automotive Group, a family-run business that operates franchised Midas shops throughout the Philadelphia & New Jersey region now operating in 36 locations. He is also the owner of Fleet Clean Philadelphia that provides mobile fleet washing services for large & small companies. Also, an owner of Beers Realty Group, a real estate holding company and hard money lender. He has a badass track record of doing cool strategies in building massive wealth through seller financing and acquiring businesses. With a growth mindset, Brian was able to duplicate success and grew their small family franchised auto repair business from 6 locations to 30 locations now. Brian's mission is to help other entrepreneurs grow their business and create passive income through investments outside of Wall Street.    Some Questions I Ask: Who is Brian Beers? What is a franchise or franchisee model? What does due diligence look like on the economics of franchise? What is the overall profit margin of a franchise model? When did you decide to start growing and how did you toolup the strategy and the team? How much does it cost to rapidly grow in different locations? How have you created this investment and growth philosophy and strategy within your business? What's your process for identifying talent, and what rhythms do you keep to ensure the company values remain above? What's the big vision for you and your brother? What's been the most exciting or successful deal that you've done along the way? How do you utilize that income to continue to grow your wealth beyond the automotive business? What does your investment look like outside of your business?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The benefits of reinvesting in business versus in stock market How to make more money in automotive business Traits and skills sets of a prospective team member Challenges in automotive business What is the Profit-First Model    Quotes: “What got you here, won't get you there.” “The more money we can put to work, the better.”   Connect with Brian Beers on:  Twitter brianbeers.com Business with Beers Podcast   Sponsor Links: www.athleticgreens.com/mindcast Policy Genius Talkspace use code for $100 off: MINDCAST GoBundance  - Text: MILLIONAIRE to 844.447.1555 Credit Investor List - Text DEALS to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text XRAY to 844.447.1555   Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555  Show Brought To You By: TheRichLifeAcademy.com Episode Sponsored By: TheRichLifeStore.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show? Send us an email to Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have an amazing guest Trevor Bacon who talks about how his entrepreneurial journey unfolded, decentralized finance, the revolution of technology, diversifying money in real estate, and the milestone of the revolutionary aspect of blockchain in the real estate market! Trevor Bacon is an entrepreneur, founder & CEO of Parcl, a digital real estate company that allows investors to gain exposure to the real estate market with less initial capital, more flexibility and liquidity. Prior to this space, he was a hedge fund portfolio manager in several hedge funds in New York focused in technology where he was introduced to blockchain 5 years ago. Trevor always thinks of the market as his boss. He works for customers and clients, and makes decisions based on the market. For him, toughness and open-mindedness are key in this craft as information changes over time, mainly the technology. He believes that the market is massive but it's up to us to execute and remain focused to get ahead and thrive!   Some Questions I Ask: Who is Trevor Bacon, and what Parcl is? What led you into this path of getting into finance? How's the evolution going from an employee mindset into being the CEO of Parcl? What were some of the greatest lessons you've learned that you've carried over into your own business? What is in your opinion the reason for why Wallstreet has a wrap that it does? What was it that give you the confidence to take the leap and to creating Parcl? How did you and your co-founders collectively come up with Parcl? What Parcl do and who is your average avatar? What are you guys doing specifically in terms of giving people exposure to real estate? What is the opportunity on Parcl platform? What are some of the risks that you guys see or make your investors and customers aware of? How big an opportunity do you think of the blockchain space both in short term and long term? Is that liquidity of real estate assets a good or bad thing? What do you see as some of the most exciting opportunities on the blockchain and some of the challenges that are still getting work through? What does the vision look like for Parcl? What are your investment practices around wealth? What is the economy going right now and will transition into in 2023? Where are you guys pulling information and insight from?   In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why Trevor always like technology and blockchain Why Parcl is unique in real estate space What is Zero Knowledge oracles    Quotes: “No one can actually tell you if you're right or wrong, except the market.” “You need to take risks to earn a reward or return.” “The market is massive, it's up to us to execute.”    Connect with Trevor Bacon on:  Parcl Labs Parcl.co Twitter   Sponsor Links: www.athleticgreens.com/mindcast Policy Genius Talkspace use code for $100 off: MINDCAST GoBundance  - Text: MILLIONAIRE to 844.447.1555 Credit Investor List - Text DEALS to 844.447.1555 Free Financial Audit: Text XRAY to 844.447.1555   Connect with Matty A. and Text me to 844.447.1555  Show Brought To You By: TheRichLifeAcademy.com Episode Sponsored By: TheRichLifeStore.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show? Send us an email to Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

Have you ever wondered why certain diets work better for some people than others? Or why certain people lose weight or see results from working out faster than other people? The answer may be rooted in our physiology and lifestyle. Functional nutrition is a holistic approach to diet that takes a variety of factors into account to determine the best nutritional path for an individual. In this episode, functional nutritionist and certified autoimmune coach, Risa Groux, walks us through the pillars of functional nutrition and breaks down how her practice works and why what we consume is so important to our everyday lives. She believes that optimal health comes from assessing root causes and uses functional nutrition guidelines and comprehensive testing to map out these causes. Tune in to Episode 141 of REJUVENAGING® and start your journey to whole-body wellness with Risa Groux.Some Questions I Ask:Who, and when, should somebody decide that they need to see a functional nutritionist? (5:49)Is there a particular diet or guidelines that would be best for me? (13:03)When I hear the word Detox or Cleanse, what is that process? (17:46)Is there a thing such as being too old to make the kinds of changes that you're recommending? (27:12)You did talk about getting some testing done: blood testing, stool testing. I think it's pretty hard to do that over Zoom. How does that happen? (36:33)In This Episode, You Will Learn:The four major pillars of functional nutrition (3:49)About Risa's “food frame” methodology (7:53)Risa's “fab five” supplements for autoimmune (26:08)What Risa urges we do to consume healthier (37:55)Risa's health recommendation for anyone 50 and older (39:16)ResourcesRisa Groux's websiteRisa Groux's Achieving Optimal Thyroid Health CourseBook: FoodFrame: Diet is a Four-letter WordConnect with Risa GrouxInstagramFacebookTwitterYouTubePinterestUseful REJUVENAGING® ResourcesWebsite: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.com TEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The drive to win and the hunger to compete!This pretty much sums up what the Formula One race regulators have to control. They set the rules to ensure that teams and drivers compete in a safe but thrilling environment. To achieve that, they pretty much have rules governing what you can and cannot do with every part of the complex F1 car. Beyond that, they ensure the fans still get those roaring sounds, screeching tires, high speeds, and nail-biting overtakes. In this episode, the first part of two, Ed Bernardon interviews Bob Bell, Strategic Advisor to BWT Alpine F1 team. He's been in Formula One racing for 36 years and has won several championships with different teams. Today, he'll walk us through the Alpine A522 racing car for the 2022 season, from front to back, explaining the changes made and the expected impact. Additionally, he'll share with us the impact that the new rules are expected to have on the competition this season. Some Questions I Ask:Who are the other members of your Grid4Good charity? (06:02)What is the motivation behind changing the F1 rules in the 2022 season? (06:36)How do the A522 wheels help with aerodynamics? (14:13)How does the front wing help with the flow of the air over the car? (20:56) What has been done to increase safety? (27:33)What You'll Learn in this Episode:How aerodynamics impacts braking in a race (09:34)Why the F1 regulations have to be clear and airtight (12:29)The importance of standardized components in F1 (18:14)The consequences of too much ground force in a race (25:24)How the amount of energy absorbed in case of a crash was increased (29:37)Connect with Bob: WebsiteFormula OneConnect with Ed Bernardon:LinkedInFuture Car: Driving a Lifestyle RevolutionMotorsports is speeding the way to safer urban mobilitySiemens Digital Industries Software Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the small community Alice grew up in, there was a road being built by convicts. There was also a spring near her house, so Alice's parents would give her and her siblings a pail and a dipper and tell them to provide water to those men. Many years later, she understood the teaching behind that action: to not fear each other, regardless of how rough they were looking. Alice Walker is a prolific and internationally celebrated writer, poet, and activist. She is the author of seven novels, four collections of short stories, and six children's books, including her latest "There are sweet people everywhere." She won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 1983 and the National Book Award for the exquisite novel, "The color purple." She also wrote several bestselling books, like "Possessing the secret of joy," "The temple of my familiar," and "We are the ones we've been waiting for," to name a few. Her work has been translated into two dozen languages and sold over 15 million copies. Alice has been an activist her entire life and is a staunch defender not only of human life but all living creatures. In this episode, we get to know bits of Alice's past, and relationship with her siblings, parents, and grandparents. We talk about her perception of oppression and racism growing up, and her vision for the future. We also talk about white people's purposeful lack of memory about racist acts that legitimate them and strip Black people from their humanity, turning them demonic at the same time, and much more. Tune in to episode 3 and grasp some of the golden nuggets Alice selflessly gifted us with.Some Questions I Ask:Who was little Alice, and what was she like? (6:28)Tell me about what you played as a child; what kind of games did you play as a girl? (12:15)When you were a girl, what was your first experience of racism? (23:09)What is the contribution we should be making toward that future? (34:28)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Complicated souls tend to talk little (7:56)The spring and the road being built. About Alice's parents teaching (10:24)About white people's lack of desire to remember and the dehumanization of Black folks (18:25)The price the first Black kids to be schooled with white people paid (28:21)Some words from Alice to little Alice (46:38)Resources:Alice Walker websiteBook: Alice Walker - The Color PurpleBook: Alice Walker - Sweet People Are EverywhereBook: Mary Trump - The ReckoningBook: Rupa Marya & Raj Patel - InflamedFilm: Yemanja: Wisdom from the African Heart of Brazil. Narrator, Alice Walker Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Systemic racism might be hard to perceive without perspective. To our guest, Ingrid Waldron, growing up in Montreal in a multicultural environment, racism was being called the n-word at school or eventually suffering physical abuse for being Black. It wasn't until her parents took her to Trinidad, where they were originally from, and she got in touch with a dominant Black society, that she discovered the existence of a more profound, more ingrained racism. After five years in Trinidad, living in Canada had a completely different meaning for her.Ingrid Waldron is the Professor & HOPE Chair in Peace & Health in the Global Peace and Social Justice Programme at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Environmental Noxiousness, Racial Inequities & Community Health Project (the ENRICH Project). Ingrid is also de the Co-founder and Co-Director of The Canadian Coalition for Environmental and Climate Justice and Co-Founder and Board Member of the Rural Water Watch Association.She also co-produced the Netflix documentary "There is something in the water" based on her book with the same name.Our conversation revolved around the adverse effects of racism on our psychological and physical health. We delve into the social determinants of health caused by racism in Canada and its link with high-stress levels and chronic diseases. Ingrid shared bits of her past, her first experiences with racism, and the sad discovery of systemic and environmental racism. We also talk about a tendency among Black people to be more open about mental health issues caused by racism, some of the things she learned in her extensive work in the subject, the increase of Black scholars talking about it, and much more.Tune in to episode 2, and learn about the devastating effects of racism on our mental health. Some Questions I Ask:Who were you growing up? How was Ingrid like as a little girl? (3:28)As a girl, did you experience this realization about race when you were a child? (5:53)Could you talk about the impacts of racism on mental health and how we are showing up because of that devastation? (25:04)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Ingrid's life-changing experience in Trinidad (6:53)Racism is very effective in making Black people believe there is something wrong with them (8:37)The time Ingrid experienced systemic racism in a way she never had before (17:57)About Ingrid's first contact with the effects of racism on mental health (23:37)About one of the most devastating effects on mental health for Black women today (47:51)Resources:The ENRICH Project websiteBook: There's Something In The Waterhttps://womenforahealthyenvironment.org/https://www.kingsleyassociation.org/Film: There's Something in the Water Connect with Ingrid:LinkedInLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedIn Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even before considering herself an artist, Vanessa Johanning was painting with flowers. She worked for more than 20 years as a garden designer, and her color palette was the thousands of flowers she learned to love and combine. Even in a gift store she had, where she would bring art from other artists, she would never have thought on offering some of her own artistic work. With time, Vanessa would embrace the idea she always had in the back of her mind, becoming an artist, even when she didn't have an idea of how that was going to work.Vanessa Kiki Johanning is an International Full Time Mixed Media Artist, Product Designer, Instructor, and Teacher. She decided to live her life to the fullest, the one life she has, the life she won. Vanessa lives a loudly colorful life, doing only the things that give her joy and happiness, nothing more, nothing less. She loves to teach and enjoys public speaking; she is a published Trendspotter, Designer, and Event Creator. She has three studios and writes on seven journals, perhaps in an attempt to contain the endless stream of creativity flowing through her.In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation about art, joy, and embracing a colorful version of our lives. Vanessa shared the thinking process behind her decision to transition from gardening to art, the challenges she faced, and how this new approach to life changed her reality. We also talk about living our lives expressing our authentic self, her future projects, and the books that impacted her life.Tune in to Episode 2 of the Second Season of Bravefull, open your mind, and let the colors in. Some Questions I Ask:Who are you, and how did you become to be living in such full color? (4:18)Do you still do gardening? Or is that kind of on the back burner? (7:37)Have you thought of teaching classes for adults? Do you do that or not? (14:36)Could you mention at least three books that have impacted your life? (37:08)In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit of Vanessa's background and how she decided to embrace the artist inside of her (4:27)About Vanessa's three studios and their differences (13:12)Vanessa talks about her seven journals (20:46)From gardening to doing chairs (25:06)The colorful truck. Vanessa talks about why she decided to customize her truck (29:12)Resources:Vanessa Kiki Johanning websiteBook: Peter Mayle - A Year In ProvenceBook: Rachel Ashwell - Painted StoriesBook: Susan Brown and Caroline Rennolds Milbank - Suzie Zuzek for Lilly PullitzerConnect with Vanessa:LinkedInInstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteEmail: alqziegert@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a stunning guest, Mitzi Perdue who shares insights about visualization, a life of giving and taking, emotional connections, her entrepreneurial journey, tips on establishing a positive culture, and the secret of building an empire and generational wealth! Back in the 1930s, Mitzi's father started with just one hotel with no employee and through his determination and secret sauce to success, at the end of his life, their family owned 400 hotels in the form of Sheraton Hotel Corp. Mitzi witnessed how great his father was not just in business but also handling people in all walks of life. Aside from that, innately, Mitzi's father built a deep connection and concern for all his employees. He believed in them and gave them all the resources and encouragement to show the world just how good they are. Hence, communication between them is very important to him. Although he doesn't want his hotel to be the biggest, he created a great value-based culture and a team in order to be the best hotel in the locality. Distinct from other successful entrepreneurs, he had a lot of time with his children, teaching them values of not getting the identity through spending money and luxurious materials. But getting their identity by being good citizens who would give back. Her father's greatest pleasure was giving it away. He loves to share blessings and spread love and care. Living like a millionaire in all areas of his life and staying connected to the people around him. During Mitzi's childhood, her way of grabbing his parent's attention was by asking his father about business. Never think it would be a big advantage to her in later life and career. Thus, a spiritual gift of hospitality was given to her. Luckily, she found a husband who has the same characteristics as his father especially in running their business. Likewise, Mitzi inherits the culture and beliefs from her father in her own entrepreneurial journey that truly build a legacy and generational wealth. Some Questions I Ask: Who is Mitzi Perdue? How do you explain the amazing life's journey that you experience? (00:45) What were some of the reasons that you remember from your father that you carried on to your own entrepreneurial business journey? (02:31) What do you think were some of the foundational principles, core values, and characteristics that made your guys' business and your brand so repeatable, so successful, and so well-known? (09:54) What were some that standout that maybe you're most proud of Frank and you feel you most align with? (13:50) What's inside about you? How have you got that hospitality within you? (19:48) What are maybe one or two things that really stand out to you in the book on How To Be Up In Those Down Times that might be a good teaser as to what else they might find inside your book? (29:26) In This Episode, You Will Learn: The reason for Mitzi's father success (02:45) Mitzi's husband, Frank Perdue's story of servant's leadership (14:07) Emotional connection and hospitality (23:59) How visualization impacted Mitzi's book How to Be Up in Down Times sold more than a million copies (24:42) A life of taking versus a life of giving: A story of Napoleon Bonaparte and Mother Theresa (29:57) Quotes: “Inspire, don't require.” “A leader's job is to give people a better vision of themselves “You don't have to be the biggest but to be the best.” “How you impress somebody else is most of how you make them feel, it's not about you boasting things.” “The most important word in the world to each person is their own name.” “Emotional connection is one of the great portions of human nature.” “When you visualize things, it changes how you act.” “Life does have pain in it and you're paying your dues, so just don't expect to get out is that free.” “All that wealth, money, status, power, fame didn't bring happiness.” “If you want to be happy, think about what you can do for somebody else.” “One of the things such as the job of the hostess is to make the guest feel important.” Connect with Mitzi Perdue on:  How to Be Up in Down Times book by Mitzi Perdue, Mark Victor Hansen, Preston Weekes Website Aunt Mitzi Mitzi Perdue - (410) 860 - 4444

What gives you a feeling of togetherness? When it comes to celebrating and planning events, the little details go a long way to amplify the energy and leave a lasting feeling of connection. In today's episode, I am joined by an amazing woman, Loriann Serna. Loriann is an incredible event planner who takes pride in providing customized services to each of her clients. She and her team at The Wife Of The Party, along with sister company Happen, strive to produce creative celebrations and weddings that boast a flair all their own and are known for creating some of the most memorable events for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Loriann and I talk about how watching her mother work hard to provide for their family has impacted her work ethic, where her unique creativity comes from, how her family business was built, her takeaways from COVID-19, and so much more. Listen in to Loriann and learn how she built her event planning empire, The Wife of the Party! Tune in to Episode 34 to learn Loriann's amazing story and what her advice is to all of you, Amigas, on how to handle your shit! Some Questions I Ask Who raised you at home? (6:23)Did you have a knack for events as a child? (12:03)Are you also the person who deals with vendors? (16:40)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Loriann's background (4:14)Where Loriann's creativity comes from (10:04)About Loriann's work with celebrities (13:34)About Loriann's family business (20:45)Loriann's tips for Amigas to handle their shit (28:50)Connect with Loriann Serna: LinkedInWife of the Party WebsiteWife of the Party InstagramLet's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInJackie Tapia Arbonne websiteHow To Handle Your Shit Amiga & Have a Better Life! - Free masterclass See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Build Momentum, We are joined by Matthew Downing, an educator and a podcast host who is interested in the way how technology transforms the learning process and engages students in authentic learning experiences.Matthew is from Philadelphia where he is a part of a large, urban, diverse public school district. He is passionate about helping teachers integrate technology in transformative ways while engaging students to use different technological tools in the classroom to promote a deeper learning experience.Some Questions I Ask:Who you are, what you do, and your passion for education?? (1:11)Have you talked with others who are kind of working across different district sizes? And I don't know if the same tools would work in those districts? (2:16)What is your dissertation about, what you're covering, and what you're researching? (3:35)When you say attitudes and beliefs, you are talking about their attitudes and beliefs towards technology, and how they're feeling? How are you proposing that we improve those or address that? (5:38)What is your take on merging entrepreneurship and education? (9:34)How to set up education to blend with innovation and entrepreneurship (19:42)Your conversations with many of these individuals on your shows that you have on your podcasts? Do you have any thoughts on how they can build awareness for themselves? And how to do that effectively? (15:25)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Similarities between the Rural and Urban districts in dealing with technology. (2:27)Matthew's overview of his dissertation about how we can use professional development to technology integration in schools. (4:10)How to improve the attitude and beliefs of students, teachers, and administrators towards technology. (5:53)Setting up education for innovation. (12:10)Matthew's insight on thought leadership and how to build awareness effectively through his podcast. (15:36)Quotes:“I've noticed through the process is that attitudes and beliefs play a huge role within professional development and within technology integration.“Trust is universal.”"It's starting small and then iterating, and allowing that to grow.""I would just encourage them to one start small. But if you're going against the stream and the stream is too heavy, and you can't break it, you might have to get out and Get into a different stream that has the flow where you want to go."Connect with Matthew Downing:RethinkingEDU PodcastRethinkingEDU WebsiteDivingdeepEDU PodcastDivingdeepEDU WebsiteMatthew Downing's LinkedInStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteFacebook

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Brian Mcmanoman Imdb IG: Instagram Linkedin: Connect Website: Coaching Yale MFA grad Brian Mcmanamon chats about his stint as Clayface on Gotham, his Yale audition experience, the top 3 things he sees actors struggle with in MFA acting auditions, craft and his upcoming projects. Brian Mcmanamon's work has been featured on Gotham as Clayface, The Subject, & upcoming project The Path. He coaches actors for individual project and also is an expert coach for actors looking to apply for MFA programs. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in his life and why? (1:39) What was the moment when you decided you wanted a life in the arts? (6:52) Leaving Minnesota to come to east coast (8:00) Leaving Boston University and deciding to get MFA (10:00) Most memorable MFA audition moment (11:08) Book you've gifted the most? (12:35) If you could work with any actor dead or alive who would it be and why? (14:22) On Inspirations (15:55) Breaking down scenes and creating character? (18:00) On creation of Clayface on Gotham (20:11) Top challenges you see actors struggle with in preparation for grad school (24:13) What are you currently working on and what do you desire to work on next? (29:12) What would the new you say to the old you? (31:22) What have you learned from teaching that helps you in your own craft? (34:31) How can people get coaching or sign up for your MFA prep class? (41:17) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (41:52) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ IG: Instagram Current NYU BFA student Ryan Murray joins me for the 28th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss acting, improving and growing in your craft and his anticipation for being a student at NYU. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in your life and why? (1:12) Tell me about the day you discovered your passion for acting (3:10) What are some of the choices that have defined who you are. (5:00) About his audition experience for BFA programs and what he wishes he knew now that he didn't know then? (7:57) Play, movie or show he's recommended in the past year (10:56) What character do you relate to the most and why? (13:23) Dream roles? (14:59) Value of art (16:27) If his yearbook quote could be plastered everywhere what would it say? (18:25) Routine to improve as an actor (21:35) Last film he saw last and if he could be his own personal touch on it what would it be? (24:38) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (26:03) How can people connect with you? (28:30) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ James Tang Imdb IG: Instagram Youtube: YT Actor: Website Twitch: Twitch Tiktok: Toker Thaliand born James Tang joins me for the 26th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss gaming, his international influence, his hopes for the future of diversity in Hollywood and more. James's work has been featured on Brooklyn Nine Nine, NCIS: Los Angelos, Bosch and many others. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in his life and why? (:57) On growing up in Thailand? Cultural differences (2:34) International schooling (4:00) How international schooling has influenced his art (4:30) About the day he decided to become an actor. (5:23) Favorite actors or movies growing up? (7:27) Star Wars (8:00) Process of bringing characters to life (8:27) Spirit Animal (9:45) On deciding to write and create his own content (10:27) FortNite or World of Warcraft? (12:56) His thoughts on future of asian representation in Hollywood (14:12) On advice for people looking for their first TV role (16:38) Business tips for artists. Merging show & business (19:40) If he had a motto that could be on a billboard what would it be? (21:02) On current projects (22:20) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why (25:11) Where can people connect with you? (25:53) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Be sure to subscribe for more - Creation Grounds Podcast For a list of NYC, LA and Southeast casting directors, the shows they cast as of 5/11/20 & their assistants, associates and a way to track your auditions and workshops with them check out The Audition/Workshop Tracker! ________ Aamira Martinez Imdb IG: Instagram Website: Aamira Martinez Short: Adulting Cuban american Aamira Martinez joins me for the 27th episode of The Creation Grounds. We discuss Aamira's work has been featured on The Blacklist, When They See Us and she's created her own work called Adulting. Link up above. ________ Some Questions I Ask: Who has had the most influence in his life and why? (1:37) On how she got interested in the arts (4:27) Favorite director (7:09) On When They See Us set (9:10) On her role in "When They See Us" (10:04) How does Ava Durverney work with actors? (11:23) The most empowering role that she's ever played (12:28) Where she trained (14:37) On her involvement in "The Casting Call" project (15:07) 3 books she's gifted the most in the past year (17:04) What would she do to enhance visibility and empowerment of women in the industry? (19:04) On projects she's written and creating 3 dimensional characters (21:42) Happiest moment for you this year in 2019 (23:40) What motto would you plaster on a billboard (24:46) On Actor Burnout, actor productivity (26:44) Difference between busy work but not being productive (29:42) Most challenging thing for her this year and how it's made her grow (33:40) 3 things actors can do to take care of their mental health? (37:04) Things women can do to empower themselves in the industry (39:54) What's next and what can we look out for? (42:44) When you think of the word creative who comes to mind and why? (46:44) Where can people connect with you? (48:54) ____________ You can follow Arron at: Website: ArronLloyd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arronlloyd/ Facebook: Arron Lloyd Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArronLloyd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/arronsl316 TikTok:Arronslloyd Youtube: Arron Lloyd This is NYC merch -

Small towns are often filled with big hearts. Joining me on the podcast today is Sadie Swier, Community Outreach Coordinator for ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’, a non-profit focused on the economic expansion and fiscal growth of the area. Throughout the years, Sioux Falls has been home to dozens of successful community-oriented programs and events which have enriched the city and created an overwhelmingly inviting and friendly culture for all who come to visit. Most recently, the town has caught the attention of the multi-billion dollar company ‘Amazon’ and has been a huge selling point for organizations due to its thriving and diverse atmosphere. It’s a telling sign that by investing in small businesses and creating a sense of collaboration amongst people, we will start to see really positive results on every side and can expect to see greater and more prominent involvement from larger corporations. The work that Sadie and others like her are doing within Sioux Falls is so vital to keeping the passion and spirit of this community alive. Through events such as ‘Sculpture Walk’, ‘River Fest’, ‘Parade of Lights’ and so many others, the town has developed a greater appreciation for cultural and artistic endeavors and has been exposed to so many important and educational experiences. To learn more, tune in to Episode 24 of Moving Beyond Your Tribe! Some Questions I Ask:Who would you say the visionaries were in the early days of the company? (4:08)What do you think has created so much enthusiasm towards ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’ in the community? (6:05)What makes a good event? (11:12)What were some things that didn’t work while planning an event? (12:58)Was there an event that surprised you with its success? (14:29)Have you always had a persistent and motivated company culture? (22:26)What is your vision for ‘Downtown Sioux Falls?’ (30:02)How do you keep people collaborative within the community? (32:23)What is a life hack you use that you can share with my listeners? (35:10)In This Episode You Will Learn:Some background on ‘DTSF’ (1:50)Why ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’ thrives on collaboration and community between small businesses (9:46)The creative process behind the events and projects run by ‘DTSF’ (16:15)Some of the prizes you can win through the ‘Downtown Sioux Falls’ App (18:30)How Sadie has utilized social media to market ‘DTSF’ and the community (24:17)Sadie’s perspective of Sioux Falls as a third-generation member of the community (26:46)Let’s Connect!LinkedInTwitterInstagramConnect With Sadie Swier:Email: sadie@dtsf.comLinkedInWebsite - ‘DTSF’ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“It's our actions that we take to achieve the outcomes we want that matters.” -Michael C. HyterHow many times in your life and career have you waited to be noticed? You know you’re more than qualified for that promotion, but somehow you keep getting overlooked. Maybe this scenario has some of you thinking back to your school days of being a wallflower at the homecoming dance, hoping someone sees you standing there. If only they noticed you. Being a wallflower is one thing when you’re a teenager, but in the corporate world, going unnoticed is the last thing anyone wants. If the idea of a promotion is nipping at your heels and the desire to accelerate your career is a driving force in your life, then it’s time for you to get noticed. Getting noticed means embracing efficacy. Efficacy is what puts you in the driver's seat of your career ambitions. Rather than a dependency on luck or timing, it’s a commitment towards being. It’s the recognition that you have been put in your position for a reason, and the belief that you add value to your organization. The confidence that blooms from this mindset creates momentum, and that force compels you to believe in your own worth. Confidence allows us to do radical things. We’re more open to taking chances and exposing ourselves to risk. If there’s someone at the top of your company who has the job you’d like to see yourself in one day, efficacy is what empowers you to introduce yourself and talk to that person about your career goals. It’s the difference between waiting to get noticed versus creating awareness of your potential among those in places of power. You become the driving force in creating the relationships that you need to be effective. Efficacy is a “high belief impact system” that has transformative potential.My guest today is Michael C. Hyter, the Chief Diversity Officer for Korn Ferry. Michael is an accomplished senior executive leadership consultant who specializes in the development of enterprise leaders and their next-generation successors. He joined the team at Korn Ferry in 2012 as a Senior Partner and Managing Director after the acquisition of Global Novations, where he served as President and Managing Partner. Today he is a renowned expert in thought leadership, and I’m fortunate to call him a mentor and a friend. Michael has authored several books, his most recent titled The Power of Choice: Embracing Efficacy to Drive Your Career, and prior to that he published The Power of Inclusion: Unlock the Potential and Productivity in Your Workforce. Michael was recognized by Savoy magazine in 2016 and 2018 as one of the most influential blacks in corporate America.In this episode, we’ll break down what efficacy means and how you can achieve it to advance your career and get noticed. We’ll also talk about how inclusion plays a pivotal role by opening doors to opportunities that are only available when you’re on the radar of decision-makers. When you have clarity of purpose and you’re able to embrace these tools simultaneously, the possibilities are limitless. Today you’ll learn how you can take the reins of your career and point your future in the direction you want to go! Some Questions I Ask:Who were some of your biggest influences growing up? (4:48)When did you discover your ROAR? (9:20)Was it difficult to forgo a large salary for your first job out of college in favor of your passion? (15:29)You’ve had the chance to retire, but what motivates you to stay in the game? (17:52)How have you overcome attacks on your confidence in your career? (22:11)What advice can you share to help people navigate their progression up the ladder? (28:00)How would you describe efficacy? (33:46)How do we need to show up in order to have an influential role in our organizations? (39:33)What legacy do you want to leave? (47:49)What You’ll Learn About in This Episode:The lasting impact a first job can have on your self-confidence (5:39)One generation paying it forward (9:30)Why it should never be about the money (12:18)The ripple effect of inclusion (22:57)The muscle you should be exercising to get ahead (28:12)Redirecting negativity towards a higher purpose (30:32)Efficacy as a belief system (34:06)The difference between luck and effort (36:49)Clarity as a catalyst for success (40:01)A key finding among black CEO’s that has propelled their rise to the top (43:23)Connect with Michael C. Hyter:LinkedInWebsiteBooks: The Power of Choice: Embracing Efficacy to Drive Career Success by Michael C. HyterThe Power of Inclusion: Unlock the Potential and Productivity in Your Workforce by Michael C. HyterDaring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a stunning guest, Mitzi Perdue who shares insights about visualization, a life of giving and taking, emotional connections, her entrepreneurial journey, tips on establishing a positive culture, and the secret of building an empire and generational wealth! Back in the 1930s, Mitzi’s father started with just one hotel with no employee and through his determination and secret sauce to success, at the end of his life, their family owned 400 hotels in the form of Sheraton Hotel Corp. Mitzi witnessed how great his father was not just in business but also handling people in all walks of life. Aside from that, innately, Mitzi’s father built a deep connection and concern for all his employees. He believed in them and gave them all the resources and encouragement to show the world just how good they are. Hence, communication between them is very important to him. Although he doesn’t want his hotel to be the biggest, he created a great value-based culture and a team in order to be the best hotel in the locality. Distinct from other successful entrepreneurs, he had a lot of time with his children, teaching them values of not getting the identity through spending money and luxurious materials. But getting their identity by being good citizens who would give back. Her father’s greatest pleasure was giving it away. He loves to share blessings and spread love and care. Living like a millionaire in all areas of his life and staying connected to the people around him. During Mitzi’s childhood, her way of grabbing his parent’s attention was by asking his father about business. Never think it would be a big advantage to her in later life and career. Thus, a spiritual gift of hospitality was given to her. Luckily, she found a husband who has the same characteristics as his father especially in running their business. Likewise, Mitzi inherits the culture and beliefs from her father in her own entrepreneurial journey that truly build a legacy and generational wealth. Some Questions I Ask: Who is Mitzi Perdue? How do you explain the amazing life’s journey that you experience? (00:45) What were some of the reasons that you remember from your father that you carried on to your own entrepreneurial business journey? (02:31) What do you think were some of the foundational principles, core values, and characteristics that made your guys’ business and your brand so repeatable, so successful, and so well-known? (09:54) What were some that standout that maybe you’re most proud of Frank and you feel you most align with? (13:50) What’s inside about you? How have you got that hospitality within you? (19:48) What are maybe one or two things that really stand out to you in the book on How To Be Up In Those Down Times that might be a good teaser as to what else they might find inside your book? (29:26) In This Episode, You Will Learn: The reason for Mitzi’s father success (02:45) Mitzi’s husband, Frank Perdue’s story of servant’s leadership (14:07) Emotional connection and hospitality (23:59) How visualization impacted Mitzi’s book How to Be Up in Down Times sold more than a million copies (24:42) A life of taking versus a life of giving: A story of Napoleon Bonaparte and Mother Theresa (29:57) Quotes: “Inspire, don’t require.” “A leader’s job is to give people a better vision of themselves “You don’t have to be the biggest but to be the best.” “How you impress somebody else is most of how you make them feel, it’s not about you boasting things.” “The most important word in the world to each person is their own name.” “Emotional connection is one of the great portions of human nature.” “When you visualize things, it changes how you act.” “Life does have pain in it and you’re paying your dues, so just don’t expect to get out is that free.” “All that wealth, money, status, power, fame didn’t bring happiness.” “If you want to be happy, think about what you can do for somebody else.” “One of the things such as the job of the hostess is to make the guest feel important.” Connect with Mitzi Perdue on:  How to Be Up in Down Times book by Mitzi Perdue, Mark Victor Hansen, Preston Weekes Website Aunt Mitzi Mitzi Perdue - (410) 860 - 4444

Where would we be without trust? In our personal lives, it’s an important factor in building relationships. It’s not always at the top of our list of priorities when running a business, but it should be. Business is all about relationships. Trust is a social currency in the corporate realm, and if you invest in trust, it can really benefit your bottom line. A leadership structure that places value on the internal health of the organization is capable of producing incredible results. When employees work in an environment where they feel secure, valued, and autonomous, they are more productive. Positive organizational psychology and high trust means a happier, more efficient, and more profitable workplace.My guest today is Bill Hefferman, a brilliant organizational development leader who has dedicated his career to creating high performing workplaces. For more than 25 years, Bill has been a leader in the field of Organizational Development Theory. Through his insights and common sense approach to problem-solving, he helps people and organizations transition towards trust, thereby uncovering healthier relationships, happier workplaces, and higher productivity. Bill has led initiatives across a wide range of organizations across the world, and his practical approach has helped teams and leaders to work through tough issues by helping people find common ground. In my first role as a manager at Intel, I was fortunate to partner with Bill. His coaching, insight, and guidance were invaluable in helping me to establish a strong foundation of trust from day one with my new team.Today Bill is going to help us map out a plan for quickly establishing trust in both your personal and professional relationships. We’ll discuss how trust is built within leadership, and why it’s a fundamental part of the relationship between managers and employees. He’ll also provide a few relatable examples and tangible actions that we can all use to build and rebuild trust with people at home and in the workplace. Some Questions I Ask:Who were some of your biggest influences growing up? (7:26)What stands out as a defining moment that helped you really uncover your ROAR? (11:03)What can organizations do today to start to create a high trust culture? (14:52)What are some actionable, tangible things that we can do to build trust? (19:33)What are the benefits of a high trust organization to the business? (25:24)What are some simple things that we can do to strengthen our relationships and strengthen the trust foundation as people are working differently through COVID? (37:30)What You’ll Learn About in This Episode:Recognizing the pivotal moments that lead you towards your calling (5:42)Building trust among strangers (9:22)The superpower of fluency in a foreign language (12:21)Humanity as a building block of organizational trust (15:55)The importance of authenticity and vulnerability in establishing trust (17:09)The mindset of authentic vulnerability (17:55)Vulnerability as a path to forgiveness (21:36)Trust and the bottom line (26:53)Character trust versus competence trust (28:46)Dealing with challenging conversations about trust (31:54)An example of vulnerability on live television (33:54)Setting and respecting boundaries (39:41)Connect with Bill Hefferman:LinkedInResources:Book: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniBook: Trust Factor: The Science of Creating High-Performance Companies by Paul J. ZakBook: The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. CoveyBook: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Stephen R. CoveyShow: Masterpiece Theatre See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Success is when I add value to myself. Significance when I add value to others.” -John C. MaxwellWould you describe yourself as successful? Think for a moment about that word. Consider what it means to you. Try to define it. When you really start to unpack it, success rarely looks like a destination with an endpoint. As we accelerate in our careers, the goal line continues to move forward. First, you aspire towards a promotion, and once you’ve earned that promotion, another point appears on the map ahead of where you are. Maybe your next destination is hitting that six-figure threshold. Once you’ve achieved it, perhaps the next goal is to make partner in your firm. It goes on and on. Success is a journey along a continuous course that motivates us to keep the engine charged. As we drive further and further along Success Highway, it’s pretty easy to understand the skills and qualifications that got us behind the wheel. But new heights require new insights. Growth, like success, isn’t a destination. It’s a journey of constant reckoning with ourselves, with our level of knowledge, and yes...with our limitations and failures. So how do we recognize and face those things that we should know about ourselves as leaders in order to become better, more effective versions of ourselves? That requires help, whether we feel comfortable admitting it or not. Professional career coaches are increasingly in vogue among today’s high caliber leaders. While it might sound terrifying to open ourselves up to the idea of critique, it’s a necessary process if we’re actually serious about growth. Leadership models reveal that effective transformational leadership requires senior leaders to guide their teams with empathy and inspiration rather than ego and perceived omnipotence. Career coaching has been recognized as an invaluable part of the growth process for current and future leaders. My guest today is Dr. Richard Osibanjo. He’s the Organizational Development Partner and a trusted advisor to executive leaders at Intel Corporation. His role is to help senior leaders energize the organization with bold transformational strategies, unlocking human potential, and new market growth. Dr. Osibanjo is a highly successful certified leadership coach, trainer, and speaker with an impressive track record in his field. He calls Portland, Oregon home, along with his wife and two sons. Dr. Osibanjo also started an educational foundation called CLG, an acronym for Connect-Learn-Growth. Through CLG, he partners with local professionals and underrepresented minority youths in Portland to accelerate their leadership journey.In this episode, we talk about how Dr. Richard Osibanjo found his calling as a professional coach, and why coaching and transformational leadership are so important. We also discuss how you can get prepared to engage a coach and get the most value out of that experience. Some Questions I Ask:Who were some of your biggest influences growing up? (4:13) How did you get into coaching as a profession? (9:44) How do you perceive the value of coaching in a leader's life? (13:09)Which types of coaches should leaders look for? (16:08) Is there a stigma associated with coaching? (18:03) What are some of the powerful transformations that you've helped other people achieve? (20:08)What are some things that you've done to help the individuals that you coach, develop the right mindset for growth? (22:41) Who are you drawing inspiration from today? (36:49) Can you tell us about your nonprofit, CLG? (38:16) What You’ll Learn About in This Episode:How the right message at the right time can change your life (6:15) Why your work should be an expression of love (9:58) The trifecta in life that you have to get right (10:52) The Law of the Lid (13:13) Why investing in the growth of leadership will ultimately make or break your business (14:13) Why our “do-it-yourself” western cultural values are self-defeating (18:44) The tangible power of performance-based coaching (21:50) The 3 characteristics in a leader that make them the best candidates for coaching (24:04) Nuggets of wisdom from legendary executive coach Marshall Goldsmith (27:11) The pro’s and con’s of a successful mindset (27:27) The seven things you need to do when involving stakeholders in the journey (27:51) Nurturing the seed of self (33:28) Connect with Dr. Richard Osibanjo:LinkedInTwitterResources:Website: Dr. Richard OsibanjoOrganization: Grow Learn ConnectBook: In Pursuit of Purpose: The Key to Personal Fulfillment by Myles MunroeBook: What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall GoldsmithBook: Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons from Complexity Science by Edwin OlsonRecipe: Jollof Rice See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“When things are uncertain, that is the time for black women to step into being information centers and nodes, because then you have an opportunity”Black women are the most educated demographic in the United States, yet very few of us are seated at decision-making tables across the corporate world. If we want to change the pay disparity and ensure our voices hold space in these important conversations, we need to have the courage and take action in order to get there. My guest today is Rukaiyah Adams, a trailblazer in the field of financial services, investment, and institutional asset management. She has secured a seat at numerous tables of influence, power, and decision making. Rukaiyah is the Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust, one of the largest charitable foundations in the Pacific Northwest. She's responsible for leading all investment activities to ensure the long term financial strength of the organization. Before joining Meyer, she ran the $6.5 billion capital markets fund at The Standard, where she oversaw six trading desks that included several bond strategies, preferred equities, derivatives, and other risk mitigation strategies. Rukaiyah is the chair of the prestigious Oregon Investment Council, the board that manages approximately $100 billion of public pension and other assets for the state of Oregon. During her tenure as chair, the Oregon State Pension Fund has been the top-performing public pension fund in the United States.Rukaiyah has been opening doors and breaking through glass ceilings, paving the way for other women of color to be seated at the table. She's made it to the top and she's sending the elevator back down to bring up more people who look just like her. She is passionate about owning her seat at the table and driving lasting change both in the makeup of the table and the impact of the table. She's an African American woman who's earned not just a place at the table, but the chair at the head of it. Getting to that table is one thing, but owning your seat is another. Once we make it to the table, it can be easy to just sit back and revel in our success. For Rukaiyah, that wasn’t enough. Earning her seat wasn’t the pinnacle. She wanted to change the makeup of the table, shake it up from the inside, and direct real change that would benefit her community. She has never been afraid to make unpopular decisions and does not compromise on her ethics. Owning her seat at the table is about demonstrating consistent excellence. With excellence comes confidence in her decision making skills, and that in turn gives her the power to invest ethically, benefiting the people who need it most. Rukaiyah grew in Northeast Portland in a strong black community she describes as being “a hotbed for black thinking in the 70s and 80s”. It was a place where her self-confidence was encouraged through the nourishment she received from family relationships and powerful community connection. She’s dedicated much of her energy in the finance sector towards rebuilding and reenergizing the historic community center where she was raised. In today’s episode, we talk about owning the seats we occupy at the table. We also discuss how times of uncertainty can actually be the most opportune moments for women of color to step up into leadership. This episode was recorded on Black Women’s Equal Payday, so there was truly no better time to talk about how to get more women of color into positions of power and leadership. Some Questions I Ask:Who were some of your biggest influences in life? (7:48)When did you discover your ROAR? (10:40)Who influenced your love of community? (16:07)What did your career journey look like? (18:37)When did you start to find your voice? (24:21)How have you learned from your failures? (35:25)What is your advice to young women of color? (46:24)What is your vision for Portland? (49:22)How would you have been impacted as a young girl seeing the success of women of color today? (1:01:02)What You’ll Learn in this Episode:How Rukaiyah’s relationship with her Grandfather made an impact on her life (9:04)Why the decision to leave public school had a transformative effect (11:06)How code switching is being flipped around (14:45)How being an outsider became an unexpected benefit during the financial crisis (20:53)The powerful moment when she recognized her moral responsibility as a black woman in finance (24:41)Her strategy when she faces pushback (30:18)The unique choices women in business have to make about family (38:42)A recent success in Portland community building (44:04)Connect with Rukaiyah Adams:LinkedInTwitterResources:Meyer Memorial TrustVideo: TED: Homegirls’ Guide to Being PowerfulVideo: Tech Fest 2017 Book: The Overstory by Richard Powers See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“Communication is the one leadership quality that will make you or break you.”Being an effective communicator is possibly the most important quality in any leader, but it’s easier said than done, and the two skill sets don’t always come in the same package. For some, it takes work. Leadership communications is about more than translating a mission statement. It's about organizing a set of ideas in a clear and compelling way that people can understand, inspiring people to lean in.The people with the best communication skills have the most influence, and they possess the rare ability to provide leadership amid chaos. Navigating through Covid-19 has been a prime example of the importance of effective communication. Companies are collectively entering new territory. Meetings look different, office environments have changed, and day to day interactions have gone digital. Experiencing these changes, Is it possible that we’ve been underestimating the value of good communication all along? My guest today is Daniel Casse, a true master in the world of communications and leadership. He is the co-founder and managing partner of High Lantern Group, a firm focused on business communications, strategic positioning, and thought leadership for executives. For nearly 20 years, Daniel has been an advisor to chief executives and senior officers of the world’s largest and most influential companies in every major industry. He has worked directly with more than 100 chief executives and senior corporate officers to improve how they communicate and share strategic thinking. He has also worked with dozens of companies to define and expand their business narrative, helping them to tell an in-depth story about their business to customers, investors, and their own employees.Research indicates that there's a strong link between communication and effective leadership, so it’s never been more important for leaders and executives to focus on these skills. In this episode, we talk about why communication matters, and how you can become a more effective communicator, and an all around better leader. Some Questions I Ask:Who were some of your biggest influences growing up? (5:02)Was there a defining moment that helped you find your ROAR? (6:23)How do you define Communications? (10:02)How can we improve our communication skills while working from home? (15:15)How have you helped leaders become better communicators? (19:53)Who, in a business organization, needs to work on communication? (21:05)Who are some of the top leaders you see in today's corporate environment? (32:21)What You’ll Learn in this Episode:Daniel’s journey into Communications (8:32)Why poor communicators become poor bosses (12:18)The silver lining of virtual meetings, and how you can use it to your advantage (14:08)How to have a successful meeting (17:25)Presentations: To slide or not to slide? (23:49)How women can learn to control the room (26:40)What Jack Welch taught him about leadership (30:09)A lesson in succinct employee handbook writing (33:06)Connect with Daniel Casse:LinkedInResources:High Lantern GroupTED: Jay WalkerG100Movie- Blue ChipsBook- Framely Parsonage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” - Shirley ChisolmIn 1968, conventional precepts came tumbling down when Shirley Chisolm became the first black woman elected to Congress. Shattering that glass ceiling wasn’t easy, particularly at the height of the Civil Rights era in America. As a woman and a person of color, every step of that journey would have felt like an impossible uphill battle. Yet somehow, she made it to the top and secured her seat at one of the most important tables in the world, paving a brave new path for women of color everywhere. Today, more and more seats of power are being filled by women of color. However, no matter how far we’ve come, there’s always further to go in terms of access and equality in the business world. According to the data from the National Women's Law Center, the pay gap between white men and women of color is equal to around $23,653 per year. Closing this gap can only be achieved when women of color have the power to make salary decisions, and that power only exists within people who have seats at the table. My guest today is Minda Harts, a woman with a mission to help accelerate the position of women of color in business. Through Memo LLC, she presents an inspiring career development platform that provides resources to help close the pay gap. She’s also an Assistant Professor at New York University Wagner, and author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, a bestseller that offers actionable advice on the path towards career success. In her work, Minda centers on the importance of your personal belief that you deserve a seat at the table you’re trying to secure. The work also doesn’t end when you get there, because for women of color there is the added responsibility of making the path to the table less difficult for other women of color who come after you. This depends not only on you, but the alliances you’re able to create at that table. She says it’s all about listening, educating, and activating your allies and resources for the benefit of all women of color who are on their way to filling those seats in the future. In today’s episode, we’ll uncover the success secrets of women like Shirley Chisolm and Minda Hart, and learn what it takes to secure our own seats at the table. Some Questions I Ask:Who were some of your biggest influences growing up? (7:34)Was there a defining moment that really stood out that has helped you achieve your desires? (9:22)Why was it so important for you to write this book? (12:21)How has your book been received? (14:55)What are some of the specific places and spaces you think about when you talk about “the table”? (16:30)How important is it to have a career coach in order to achieve success? (26:05)What advice would you give to my ally listeners who want to do their part in elevating women of color to their rightful place at the table? (35:30)How did you identify the right people for your squad and how do you utilize them today? (44:39)What You’ll Learn in this Episode:The power of having strong female role models in life (7:44)Why belief in your belonging in the room is the first step (16:46)How to leverage the power of being in the room (19:17)How inclusion plays a role in the journey towards being able to sit at the table (23:04)How women of color can find balance between creating change within systems and outside of systems (30:17)A perspective on the future for women of color in the workplace (36:45)What women of color can do in the salary negotiation process to ensure they are asking for what they’re worth (39:28)Connect with Minda Harts:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterResources: Book: The MemoPodcast: Secure the Seat See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“You create your opportunities by asking for them”Norman Vincent Peale said “Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” Think about a time in your life when you had an idea or an opportunity that really excited you, something that would require you to push beyond the borders of your comfort zone. Perhaps it was asking for a promotion or a raise, or maybe you wanted to ask someone out to dinner, but the very thought made you nervous or uncomfortable. Did you adhere to those boundaries, or did you choose to move beyond them, undaunted? Consider how decisions you’ve made to be bold and embrace the power of asking have impacted your life. Think about the connections that asking has created, and doors that have opened as a result. Looking back, do you regret taking any of those leaps? It’s important to recognize that when it comes to making big moves, we can give fear too much power to dictate our actions. But we don’t have to. Today’s guest comes from my very own alma mater, the University of South Florida. Robert Bishop is Dean at the USF College of Engineering in beautiful Tampa. He’s recognized as a Distinguished Teaching Professor and Researcher in Aerospace Engineering, and he's a specialist in the Application of Systems and Control Theory to modern engineering products. Through serving on the University of South Florida's College of Engineering advisory board alongside Dean Bishop, I’ve seen how his fearless mindset has transformed the department and inspired growth and innovation. He’s someone who understands first hand the remarkable power of asking. Robert Bishop has co-authored with astronauts, sat down with Presidents, met brilliant artists, and he’s chilled backstage with rockstars. All of this happened through the simple power of asking. We create a lot of complex reasons in order to justify our fears, giving ourselves permission to refrain from asking bold questions that have the potential to alter the direction of our lives. In this episode, we discover how clarity of purpose gave Robert Bishop the courage to make the big, bold asks that got him where he is today. Some Questions I Ask:Who were some of your biggest influences growing up? (7:02)Has moving around so frequently made it easier for you to connect and build relationships? (8:03)What stands out for you as a defining moment that helped you chart your course and your path forward? (8:59)Was there ever any fear or self doubt when you’ve made big asks in your life? (16:20)How have you been able to recognize and capitalize on those moments when the universe seems to open a door for you? (22:51)How have you built that leadership capability in yourself, since you say it wasn’t an innate skill? (27:17)What are some of the things that you're doing to cultivate that empathetic leadership and that leadership growth mindset in your engineers at the college? (31:16)What are you most proud of? (39:36)What You’ll Learn in this Episode:The invisible subculture of “military brats” (5:00)Robert Bishop’s first bold ask at 17 years of age (11:17)How another bold ask led him to consider a career in academia (14:05)How a bold move as a teenager led to a lifetime of backstage rockstar encounters (17:26)How to inspire successful people to engage with you (20:33)How he brought a “Moonwalker” into the classroom (21:00)The spontaneous conversation with President Jimmy Carter that inspired his concept of leadership (28:46)Why the Leadership Program is designed to put more value on the human element within engineering (32:39)How the very busy Robert Bishop unwinds (hint: it’s not Netflix, like the rest of us...) (46:54)Connect with Robert Bishop:TwitterLinkedInUSFYou Tube BioResources Mentioned:Book: Jimmy Carter- Always a ReckoningVideos: VH1- Where Are They Now? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have Dane Maxwell who shares insights about  some things that haven’t talk about before, explains what real but not true is, what is identity crisis & how to work with it, how to make friends with your mind, the best business to start with, and how to become a superhuman profitable creator! Dane Maxwell is an entrepreneurial guru, Founder at Start from Zero, a platform that helps aspiring entrepreneurs to start a business with no ideas, no money, and no experience. He has built 2 million dollar businesses, he has 15 students that are all millionaires, very passionate about identity and creating very profitable enterprises, and building courses, and communities online making a difference for someone.  According to Dane, the worst thing and the best thing that you think of yourself are just thoughts. That’s not who you are either. Knowing oneself and self-awareness is necessary to achieve a happier life. We buy into illusions that if something happens, it will make us happy but it’s not. When we are happy & free that’s who we are.  On the other hand, Dane loves listening really deeply to people for their real problems. He listens to know whose life is going to improve. Ask quality questions and just listen to come up with solutions to a problem.  Dane reminds everyone that you’re worthy of helping someone and you’re worthy of solving someone’s problem. Also, he suggested not being expert in the mechanism that you’re providing because real entrepreneurs are not the people mastering their mechanisms. Just believe in yourself that you can do it! Some Questions I Ask: Who is Dane Maxwell? How do you describe who you are to people that don’t know who you are? (01:20) What is the narrative around identity right now that you do agree with or maybe don’t agree with that you think people should explore a little bit more that would serve them in a greater life? (11:21) How do you keep that awareness up on a daily basis in entrepreneurial or in general? (17:39) How do you find that balance that your ego doesn’t destroy you? (20:54) How have you seen people strike that balance between themselves of being a conqueror and achiever, and being extremely present, intuitive, and creative and connected to source? (26:06) How do you know when you really know yourself? (29:32) What internal head game has served you at a high level and created the massive, valuable, impactful business that you’ve created over the last 20 years of your entrepreneurial journey? (32:35) What is the mindset that people need to succeed in today’s current climate? (38:43) If you have some tools or resources to share with them right now, what do you want to share with them? (41:13) What are some of the things that you’re paying attention to right now that you want to push more into that will serve people and yourself at a higher level? (44:13) How does someone exercise patience (44:59) Does the training of an entrepreneur look the same for everybody or are there some core training fundamentals and principles that people can subscribe to? (47:05) As you get to the stage of your career & being financially free and building wealth, why you’re still doing what you’re doing? (49:47) In This Episode, You Will Learn Believing a thought versus Noticing a thought (01:24) Identity Addiction (03:29) How to build metacognition (06:31) Why identity does not make you happy (09:38) The way to work your identity (15:42) The methodology to make friends with your mind (21:29) Why you should not put your products and sell it through Amazon (35:18) The businesses that Dane can recommend (40:04) How to become a superhuman profitable creator (47:24) Quotes: “It’s more fun to create than you could ever imagine.” “Whatever you think of yourself is not who you are.” “We are whatever we get to decide we want to be.” “Identity does not make you happy.” “The best gems are hidden in the dark.” “When you’re okay with any experience you’re feeling, you’re in great territory.” “You will know how to act when you know who you are.” “Real entrepreneurs are not the people mastering their mechanisms.” “Entrepreneurship is a sport.” Connect with Dane Maxwell on: Website Start from Zero book by Dane Maxwell

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a superb guest, Nick Santonastaso who shares his inspiring life story and insights of making your dreams happen, how to push beyond your limits, how to gain confidence, why the WHY is more important than HOW, the power of thoughts and clarity, and how to achieve happily and fulfilled life! Nick Santonastaso is a global keynote speaker, a professional model, and bodybuilder, a best-selling author, has featured on Forbes and shared stages with Tony Robbins. He has made cameos on TV shows like “The Walking Dead” and has become a social media sensation gaining more than 1 million followers on “Vine” in less than a year. In 2017, he won the 3rd place in his first competition in bodybuilding at the “Iron Bay Classic”. His accomplishments in the gym have been featured in Men’s Health, The Independent, and CNN’s Great Big Story. Currently, Nick is inspiring people globally by sharing his experience as a keynote speaker and a coach at conferences, professional sports teams as well as Fortune 500 companies. Teaching the youths to push beyond their limiting beliefs and live a life that has NO LIMITS. Nick already helped to inspire GIANTS in today's world, such as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Ed Mylett, and many more.  Nick was born with Hanhart Syndrome with no leg and one arm. He was the 12th baby in the medical history that was born with that birth defect and gave him 30% of chances to live because out of the twelve, eight of them had passed away. Unfortunately, Nick is super blessed to have very supportive parents. They’ve cast those limiting beliefs of the things Nick can’t accomplish with. They were determined to give him a good life and believed that he could outshine on his limitations. Nick’s dad promised to be his arms and legs until the day he dies. As expected, the world was so hard for Nick, especially during middle school.  It was a very dark place for him where he experienced bullying. He started to question himself “WHY ME?”, and was not exempted from that victim mentality. The worst thing is Nick hated himself. He was thinking that his body is the biggest curse and the most disgusting thing to him. Until one day Nick realized he had to change his life. Find the things that make him comfortable in order to gain confidence, and to avoid a miserable life. He was determined to shift his mindset and focus on positive things.  He believed that nothing is impossible and he could be whatever he wanted to be. But then again, Nick was not an instant Mindset King. Things didn’t just happen for him but were constant progress of creating reality. He experienced downfalls but sees it as strength and gifts that mold him as a person to grow. Nick believes that life is a game and more opportunities come into your life if you control the game. He keeps working towards his dream and it’s worth it. Now, Nick has found clarity, happiness, and fulfillment in life. His mission is to contribute and give impact to the world by helping the kids. He believes that he could change teens’ life by giving them the knowledge, perspective, and the tools to overcome difficulties and live the best life. Nick wanted to be “The Mindset Guide for the Kids”, by showing his biggest superpower to make people comfortable through sharing inspirational and actionable videos for kids, as well as building a community for parents.  Nick believes that kids are very receptive. Therefore, the best thing we can do is plant seeds. Plant seeds of contribution, plant seeds of how you can give fulfillment, and of how we can gain confidence, creating winners, giving them the victorious mindset, and teaching them how to teach and help others. Take the action now so your kids can win the future! Some Questions I Ask: Who is Nick Santonastaso? (00:29) How have you been so good to create and manage that narrative within yourself to make you first instead of allowing other people to put that shown on you?  (06:33) How did you find the clarity? What do you say to the person who doesn’t know where they should be going right now? (20:04) Tell me more about what that machine looks like making an impact on the kids. (29:58) What does your spiritual development look like? (43:02) In This Episode, You Will Learn: What is limiting beliefs (03:48) The power of thoughts (07:05) How Nick shifts his mindset and gains this confidence thing (11:11) Confidence as a synonym for self-integrity (13:03) How Nick is helping the kids to change their lives (16:24) Why the WHY is even more important than the HOW (20:18) One of the biggest limiting beliefs (21:49) How comparison epidemic on social media affects kids thoughts (35:41) The two things you need to live a fulfilled life (41:26) The two things that are always around us and bring us home (49:21) Quotes: “The biggest disability is a bad mindset.”  “Figure it out because the world is not going to be easy for you.”  “Everything is a muscle and I always have to train it.” “Confidence is actually a skill.” “Confidence is a synonym for self-integrity.”  “I may not be the best but I know I’m moving forward.” “Clarity is power.”  “The HOW will reveal itself when the WHY is powerful enough.” “One of my greatest gifts is being broke.”  “Don’t fall in love with your product; fall in love with your customer’s needs.”  “The real transformation comes from human interaction.”  “If we want massive changes in the world, we need a consciousness shift.” “Life is a video game.”  “When you’re in your head you are dead and when you’re playing in your heart you’re smart.” Connect with Nick Santonastaso on: YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Tiktok

"What you thank in life and in another person, you actually enliven." Episode Summary: THANK YOU. Perhaps two of the most potent words you could say. If all you did was say a heartfelt  “Thank you” each moment of your life to everyone you met, miracles would occur. Listen to this episode and learn the true power of ‘living thank you’ and how it will bring you more than just a full heart but a state of enlivenment and abundance in your life. Some Questions I Ask: Who are you grateful for in your life? Who do you need to thank? What are you taking for granted? How can you thank those that challenge you the most? Who is the most important person to thank? In This Episode You Will Learn: The best place to start in your gratitude process. How the power of living Thank You can accelerate your growth and expansion.  The one key thing to focus on in any situation. How to 'live your thank you'. How to get unstuck in your life and move into a state of manifestation and inspiration.

In this episode of the Millionaire Mindcast, we have a magnificent guest, Bridger Pennington who shares the value, and tools that he’s building on gives tips on how to start a fund, how to find investors, how to structure the terms of your fund and deal, what are the pros and cons of syndication and the fund, and the best strategies for raising capital! Bridger Pennington is the Founder of Black Bridge Capital: Privately run debt fund that has done over 142 deals in 38 states over the last 18 months. He helps people launch highly lucrative funds (PE, VC, Hedge, and Debt). Ever since Bridger is a hustler, he was in First Year College when he started tutoring Chinese kids but stopped because it didn’t make much money. Then, he got in real estate and wholesaling for a while. Bridger grew up in a super entrepreneurial home. His family was living a very frugal life that anyone couldn’t imagine without knowing that his father had already started a successful funding business. Bridger was shocked, amazed, and inspired as he found out his father’s business, so he worked hard to learn everything about the fund. Later, Bridger follows his father’s footsteps and builds his own fund business out from scratch without a penny from his father’s pocket. He figured out everything through advice and tips from his father. Bridger is a risk-taker who is not afraid of raising money and pitching his fund. He believes that it’s all about finding the right person to be your partner with. Now, Bridger is coaching people on how to structure funds, find amazing investors and partners, and helping people understand what fund really is. Helping out people especially young guys raising millions of money to go out there and start their funds. Some Questions I Ask: Who are you, brother? What do you stand for? What do you do? (00:53) Why start a fund? What are some of the benefits and the things that people can overlook that can help them scale opportunities? (07:26) How do you help people overcome some of those limiting beliefs and common misconceptions of starting a fund are complicated as what many people think it is? (11:02) How to start a fund? (15:44) How lean can one run a fund? (21:10) What are the pros and cons of syndication versus funds? (25:41) What are some of the different structures that maybe people should be thinking about or doing more research on how to structure the terms of their fund and the deal? (30:07) Give us one or two simple strategies for raising capital. (35:40) What is your vision and goals with your investment fund moving forward? (43:22) In This Episode, You Will Learn: The two governing documents of the fund –‘the bible of the fund’. (04:40)  How Bridger structure and build a fund from scratch. (06:25)  SID Funds – what type of fund is. (09:03) Tips on raising money and starting a fund business. (11:36) The pros of being able to understand the fund. (17:29) Best strategies for winning investors. (30:59)  Credit Investors and Non-Credit Investors. (31:33) The purpose of LCC. (32:32)  The pros of partnering with credit investors. (33:56) Advice for people who aren’t good at talking to others or pitching. (40:45) Quotes:   “I’m gonna make money any way possible.” “You can bring the pieces together and blow it up.” “You don’t need to be the Jack of all trades, just learn a few simple traits.”     “The investors who invest the deal guy 10 times more than invest in just a resume guy.”  “You’re an entrepreneur, be scrappy, be frugal.”     “You don’t know who’s wealthy and who’s not.”    “You can’t do it alone.” Connect with Bridger Pennington on: Website Investment Fund Secrets Podcast Facebook Instagram   Show Brought To You By: TheRichLifeAcademy.com Episode Sponsored By: TheRichLifeStore.com Questions? Comments? Do you have a success story you would like to share on the show? Send us an email to Questions@MillionaireMindcast.com

No one has mastered the art of staying focused on your goal and working tirelessly towards it like legend and icon, Kobe Bryant. Kobe is widely regarded as one of the best basketball players of all time. He’s won five NBA championships with the Lakers and led the NBA in scoring during two seasons. He’s an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team. He holds the NBA record for the most seasons played with one franchise for an entire career: 20 seasons. In 2018, he received an Academy Award for his animated short “Dear Basketball.” He also just launched a podcast called The Punies that teaches kids morals and history in a really fun way. Kobe’s known for what he calls his Mamba Mentality, but it’s his big heart that is truly admirable. He is constantly reinventing himself and continuing to pursue new dreams. There is so much power in his energy and presence. I know you’re really going to love this one. So get ready to learn all about Mamba Mentality and how to embrace failure on Episode 691. Some Questions I Ask:Who was your greatest teacher? (7:10)What are some other things you do to raise the level of your teammates? (17:00)What’s been your greatest challenge since leaving the game? (20:30)What’s a constant theme in your life? (24:40)Why is storytelling important to you? (25:39)What’s your greatest weakness? (34:35) In This Episode, You Will Learn:All about the “Mamba Mentality” (12:20)Why he has a passion of storytelling (26:00)Why you should be excited about failure (27:10)Kobe’s greatest moment in 20 seasons of basketball (36:14)Kobe’s daily routine (39:00)Plus much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is what happened with today’s guest. I had a friend who offered to introduce me to the amazing actor and Broadway star Taye Diggs, but when I ran into him twice in a week, I knew it was time. I’m so glad I got him on the show because he has a wealth of experience and insight to share. Taye discussed how he has learned to manage the ups and downs of the acting industry from a young age. He goes into managing his ego, practicing gratitude, and pushing himself out of his comfort zone even though he’s achieved success. We also discuss what it takes to maintain a healthy intimate relationship between two driven, successful people and what he has learned from being a parent. Taye is a talented man in many ways, but I was especially impressed with his dedication to helping others and his vulnerability. I’m excited for you to hear his wisdom in Episode 342. Some Questions I Ask:Who do you think is the most courageous actor right now? (7:31)If you could only sing, dance OR act for the rest of your career, what would you choose? (10:57)What’s the most challenging part of the business for you? (21:21)How do you practice self-love without feeding your ego? (26:26)What holds back young actors and what should they be focusing on? (33:07)What was it like working with Shonda Rhimes? (36:27)How do you prep for really big moments on stage or in film? (43:31)What’s the quickest way for you to get in the zone? (49:44)How did you maintain a quality intimate relationship with a fellow actor who was up to big things? (52:44)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How getting outside your comfort zone is like flexing a muscle (6:02)Taye’s viewpoint on African-American actors in Hollywood (24:48)The value of experiencing friction in life (35:13)Taye’s tips for fixing a mistake you make on stage (48:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this very special Interview. We are bringing to you a very special webinar episode of The Rich Life Academy Millionaire Mentor of The Month, Mr. Christopher Lochhead! His wins and fails in his life have shaped him to be the amazing entrepreneur he is today. He is RAW and unfiltered, calls it as it is and in simple, why fit in? when you can stand out! Tune in to this awesome episode. Let's dive in!   The episode provided by: The Rich Life Academy For more information please visit TheRichLifeAcademy.com   Christopher Lochhead is a rockstar in business, an entrepreneur, advisor/investor to over 50 venture-backed startups, is a venture capital limited partner and a former three-time Silicon Valley public company CMO, owns the Legends and Losers Podcast which is one of the top business podcasts in the world right now, and is a “Top 30” rated Podcaster.   He's also a #1 Best Selling Amazon Author, and co-author of two bestsellers: Niche Down: How To Become Legendary By Being Different, and Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets. He's been called “one of the best minds in marketing” by The Marketing Journal, a “Human Exclamation Point” by Fast Company, a “quasar” by NBA legend Bill Walton and “Off-putting to some” by The Economist. In this episode of Millionaire Mindcast Podcast, a powerful guest, Christopher Lochhead who shares things that he executed in order to reach and live a rich life that you can pick and applies to yours. Christopher grew up in a family where a lack of money was always present. At 17-years-old, he decided to do something meaningful with his life. Inspired by what he called the ‘angel of his life' his Grandfather, who truly believed him, supports, inspires and motivates him that he can do anything and be anything. He decided to be successful, decided to be smart, and really wanted to do legendary things. Chris put himself in those positions to be successful and let himself learned, grew, and took a massive risk. As a result, Chris and his brother Jack started their company with no money, no experience, no education, no relationships of any kind. There's been a lot of losses along the way. His whole career was just about trying to build companies and categories, in some cases loss and some cases win. He had been in those places of humiliation many times, lost money, been fired for so many times, but learned from those losses and moved forward. On the other side, he gained the most important things, the joy, experiences, memories, relationships, and the network. In 10 years, he got a tremendous amount of accomplishment. At 28-years-old, he became a millionaire. He does great things and wins with over $400 billion exits. Now, end up with having a life that's fun, and interesting. He's in the fun part of life that he never really thought about which is helping other people getting their goals and learning at the same time with his podcast. Chris focused on having a good time and hopefully make a very big difference. He's an entrepreneur trying to do something exponentially different as opposed to incrementally better. To Chris, it's important to set goals, it doesn't matter if you achieved them, it's about who you become in the process. He trained himself to be a better person, a person that you can count on, somebody who produce results. He chose to be that guy because we have that option in everything. Also, work hard and believe in yourself. When you fail, get up and try again. Confidence comes from training yourself to produce legendary results. It doesn't come from the people's encouragement but proving to yourself that you can do it. Some Questions I Ask: Who is Christopher Lochhead and share us your journey on your personal and professional career. (11:37) How did you get on the path to following your different and what motivates you to go on? (19:03) How did you handle all of the lows throughout the years? (27:35) How did you make your plans and vision? (36:15) What's pacing looks like to you? (39:00) Do you believe in this idea of process & goal-setting so you can make decisions that align with your purpose? (45:16) How did you develop such amazing relationships with people? (51:07) Austin: How much do you care about being professional? (01:05:22) How do you approach your health? (01:10:40) Chris' advice for young aspiring entrepreneurs. (01:16:10) In This Episode, You Will Learn: How he fulfilled his dream of making it to Silicon Valley. (22:34) Things that made his life worth it and fuel happiness despite all the failures. (35:27) The hustle pornstars. (37:46) The good thing of being strategically flexible or agile and being opportunistic. (47:10) How to drive yourself forward. (49:07) The likability factors. (01:00:29) How to be yourself? (01:08:30) Quotes: “Entrepreneurship was a way out.” “I felt like there was something more for me.” “Have a good time and hopefully make a very big difference.” “In life, you have to position yourself for who you become position.” “It's all goes back to a set of decisions and commitments.” “There are things that happen to us that are beyond our control.” “To execute that design we can make a big shit happen.” “Nobody willing to bet on me, I bet on myself.” “I live a life that I really wanted to live.” “You trained yourself to be a warrior in life and in business.” “To do legendary shit is going to require work.” “Life takes you in twists and turns.” “Opportunities show up that you never thought would show up.” “The universe will rewards you from generating legendary.” “Life presents you with opportunities.” “We all have that choice.” “Confidence comes from results.” “Confidence comes from training.” “Confidence comes from training yourself to produce legendary results and then producing those results.” “Confidence is attractive.” “You are what you eat.” “This word different is so powerful.” Resources Mentioned: 038 Kerri Walsh Jennings Volleyball Legend: An Inspired Life The Miracle Equation book by Hal Elrod Connect with Christopher Lochhead: Website LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN? We can have our eyes on the prize. We can work every day to accomplish our goal. We can sacrifice and suffer to be the best. But at the end of the day, you can’t define yourself by whether or not you get “first place.” If your identity depends on one thing, you’re bound to fail. You have to free yourself from tying your worth to winning. When you do, you just might see some amazing results. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about faith, family and CrossFit with the “Fittest Man On Earth:” Rich Froning. Rich Froning is a CrossFit athlete known for his achievements participating in the CrossFit Games. He became the first person to win the title of "Fittest Man on Earth" four times and has led team CrossFit Mayhem Freedom to the first-place finish three times. Froning owns and operates the affiliate gym CrossFit Mayhem, located in Cookeville, Tennessee, and is a member of the CrossFit Level 1 Seminar Staff. Rich fell off the rope the first time he competed in the CrossFit Games and got second place. He felt like a very public failure. But when he released his need to win, he became unstoppable. So get ready to learn what it takes to be an outstanding competitor, husband and father on Episode 808. Some Questions I Ask: Who did you have a deeper relationship with- mom or dad? (7:18) How did you get into CrossFit? (10:00) Did you get injured a lot when training? (20:00) How did you train your mind to prepare yourself for the whole world to take you down? (33:00) How did you handle fear throughout your career? (38:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: How Rich trained for the CrossFit Games (18:00) About the changes happening in the CrossFit Games (26:00) How Rich’s faith helped him compete (35:00) The importance of pain in daily life (41:00) About Rich’s infertility and adoption journey (48:00) The three lessons Rich has learned from his years in CrossFit (58:00) If you enjoyed this episode check out the video and show notes at http://lewishowes.com/808 and follow at instagram.com/lewishowes

THE TIME TO HAVE THE MAP IS BEFORE YOU ENTER THE WOODS. There’s more opportunity now than there ever has to make money as an influencer. There are so many platforms, avenues, and audiences. But a lot of people aren’t doing it right. Everything has to be intentional. Everything. If you’re going through the motions, you’re in trouble. One of the biggest things that lights our brains up is novelty. You have to focus on what’s working and also on things in the pipeline for the future. Use the momentum you currently have but continue to reach for new heights. It takes more than just showing up. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I explore what makes a successful career as an “influencer” with one of the most-watched speakers in history: Brendon Burchard. Brendon Burchard is a 3-time New York Times bestselling author and one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed personal development trainers in history. SUCCESS Magazine and O, The Oprah Magazine, have both named him one of the most influential leaders in personal growth and achievement. Forbes named him the world’s leading high-performance coach and Larry King named him the world’s top motivational trainer. Brendon says you need to get clear on you who are, get clear on your message, and get clear on how you are going to influence others. He gives us concrete tools to take our “brand” to the next level. So get ready to learn how to have a powerful message and create positive change on Episode 805. Some Questions I Ask: Who should be thinking about becoming an influencer? (17:00) How do you find your message if you’re trying to become an influencer? (21:00) What is a “market?” (29:00) What is your method and has it changed over the past 10 years? (43:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: Why you need to build a business, not just a platform (3:00) How our past can hold us back from big dreams (10:00) About the “role model” mindset (19:00) Why you should come up with three words that define who you are (24:00) The importance of having a “method” (35:00) The power of vulnerability (39:00) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, and more at http://www.lewishowes.com/805 and follow at instagram.com/LewisHowes

In this episode of Millionaire Mindcast Podcast, we have a great guest, Lauren Tickner a girl to go when it comes to branding. Lauren will share how she designs her own rich & fulfilling life where social media is her change the game, how you can stay ahead of some of the things that will allow you to leverage & unlock more income, more influence, and more impact for your personal brand. Get ready as we dive in on today's episode! Lauren Tickner is a 22-year-old entrepreneur, a leading business mentor for personal brands, and influencer who's driven by helping people build a profitable name. Lauren helps coaches, creators, and influencers build a profitable brand, online business, and monetize their personal brand. Her authenticity and has always led with value. She owns a NASDAQ Top 10 Podcast ‘Impact School: An Entrepreneurship & Personal Branding Podcast', helping people to empower and make an impact in your own life and in the world. If you are looking to build your personal brand and turn it an online business, Lauren is the right person to go to. Lauren is the Founder and CEO of the Impact School is the first online school focused on teaching you how to make a real and lasting impact on personal branding. It has two programs: Impact Your Niche and Impact Through Influence. Impact Your Niche teaches you how to find your niche, and Impact Through Influence is a more advanced program which builds upon that, covering all things social media, sales psychology, storytelling, and building your personal brand business from scratch (even if you have no offers right now). It teaches you how to become the go-to leader in your industry and gain top-of-mind awareness. And the Online Fitness Business School, a leading education provider for those who are looking to build a profitable, scalable, and results-driven online fitness coaching business. Lauren was all about building a plan that is profitable and building wealth. Later, she realized that making more and more money won't make her happy and fulfilled but giving more and more impact on the community. Lauren believes that everybody has own personal brand but it's just all about how you position yourself and all about connections. She stresses the importance of authenticity & not wasting energy trying to be someone else.  Some Questions I Ask:   Who is Lauren Tickner & how you got into the path of helping people reach their goals? (02:38) What does a personal brand mean & why it's important for people to really wrap their heads around this in today's current landscape? (08:25) What are the mistakes that you see people doing right now on their own personal brand? (16:59) How do you create content calendar & what do you do for adding value for your audience? (21:14) What do you see people are doing on social media that drives you absolutely crazy with regards to branding? (26:03) If you have a million dollars right now and you have to invest it, what do you do with it & why? (31:06) What has been the most influential relationship that you've made in the past 6-12 months in life? (33:58) If you have 2 weeks to live, what would be your top one or two bucket list items that you would want to check off? (36:42) What's the number one habit that you believed has allowed you to accelerate your career, your business, and your relationships? (37:06) What's your challenge to our listeners to empowering them to live a big life, to build a big brand, to have a big impact, & create big income? (37:47)   In This Episode, You Will Learn: The analogy of entrepreneurship. (07:17) How to build an authoritative & most credible personal brand? (09:53) The best way to monetize your personal brand. (13:18) How to choose the best social media platform for your brand. (13:48) Tips on how to come up with content ideas. (21:53) The most impactful relationship that Matty has made in the last 3 years. (32:34) Quotes: “Empathy is a key.” “Content is a key.” “Life is all about experiences, not just money.” “Start & commit to it.” “Move up the triangle, climb up the ladder.”

ENTHUSIASM AND AUTHENTICITY. You don’t have to be the smartest in the room. You don’t have to have the most experience, the most charisma, or the best education. These obstacles won’t keep you from your goals. You just need to show up and keep showing up. Persistence is more important than anything else. I have dyslexia and was never very good in school. But if I had told myself I wasn’t smart enough to be successful, I would never be where I am today. Keep knocking on those doors. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about the power of persistence from one of the most successful men on TV: Dean Graziosi. Dean is an author, investor, entrepreneur, and trainer. Dean created a multimillion-dollar real estate business, is a New York Times bestselling author, and is one of the most watched real estate and success trainers of our generation. Dean is obsessed with sharing the “Success Habits” learned along his journey with the world. Dean came from humble beginnings but was naive enough to reach for the stars. He says that once you connect to your “why,” you can push through anything on the way to your goal. So get ready to learn the art of persuasion from a master of infomercials on Episode 787. Some Questions I Ask: Who were your biggest mentors growing up? (6:30) How did you get out of the scarcity mindset of growing up? (7:00) What are some of the habits that millionaires have? (22:30) What do you want to accomplish in your life? (39:00) What do people misunderstand about you the most? (41:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: How consistent action can lead to success (10:00) The two things you need more than knowledge (16:30) How making someone feel understood is the key to persuasion (20:00) The power of gratitude (25:00) About the “Seven Levels Deep” exercise (28:30) The three types of entrepreneurs (37:00)

Success is a dazzling word. It's a common goal for everybody. The reason why everybody else struggles and works harder. When do you say you succeeded in life? Other people linked success to properties, wealth, a huge amount of money in the bank, and favorable career. Yet, it depends on the goals, mindset, and personality you have. Is there a true measure of success? In this episode of Millionaire Mindcast, we have a superb guest, Rod Khleif who shares tons of value about real estate, business, goal-setting, mindset, life, fulfillment, success and giving back. Brace yourself as we dive in on today's episode! Rod Khleif is passionate real estate investor who has personally owned and managed over 2,000 homes and apartment buildings. Rod has built over 23 businesses in his 40-year business career. Rod has combined his passion for real estate investing with his personal philosophy of goal setting, envisioning, and manifesting success to become one of America's top real estate investment and high-performance life coaches. He loves training and coaching the “psychology of success” to aspiring real estate investors and entrepreneurs. Rod is the founder and long-serving president of the Tiny Hands Foundation, a children's charitable foundation that leads several annual community charitable initiatives. Over the past 14 years, Rod's work has benefitted more than 60,000 underprivileged community children. Rod host of the Top-ranked Real Estate Investment Podcast; “The Lifetime CashFlow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast" with more than 4,500,000 downloads. He is also the author of “How to Create Lifetime CashFlow Through Multifamily Properties” considered to be an essential “textbook” for aspiring and experienced multifamily investors, and the “29 Fatal Mistakes Many Apartment Buyers Make”. Rod started out from scratch and got his real-estate broker's license when he turned 18. He encountered a lot of challenges along the way but he chose to play the game and never give up. He admits that his life is moving upside down. During best moments, he thought himself as a ‘real-estate God', but unfortunately, he ended up losing $50 million in 2008. Rod strives hard and strengthens his mindset to recover from bankruptcy. He discovered that 80-90% of success in anything is the mindset and only about 10-20% is the real estate or business & all other stuff.  Rod believes in the power of visualization and stresses to don't underestimate it. Anything amazing that's ever built and created in this world was visualized. It is critical to have clarity of your vision because the clearer your vision is the faster you're going to get it. Whatever field you're up to, growing up oneself is essential. It doesn't have to be a massive growth but a consistent gradual improvement. Thus, real-estate is tough, if you want to engage, start to educate yourself, and build a strong foundation. There's no better time than right now to learn this business. Likewise, focus on the beautiful things that you want, surround yourself with the right people and avoid negativity. Love your family & friends but choose your peers. Find like-minded people, get around with people who are motivated, will push you up and empower you. Don't let the fears of other people hold you back because the only way to be successful is to be positive. Find what it is that you love and do it because that what makes you fulfilled at the end. Therefore, if you want financial success, know your target, know exactly what are the things you want and know why you want it. Some Questions I Ask: Who is Rod Khleif and what got you into the real estate? (05:51) How did you constantly tap your gear like in terms of discipline and habits? (29:34) Does the identity statement serve you as a thermostat? (36:50) Talk a little bit about multifamily in regards to wealth building through real estate investing. (41:10) What are the things to do & things to avoid to get into real estate investing? (46:02) Don't you have to have a lot of money to get into multifamily real estate investment? (52:52) What is your partying thoughts and wisdom for those who want to be successful and fulfilled in life? (01:00:01) In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Rod lost $50 million in 2008. (08:53) What is the mindset that keeps him motivated & got him from zero to 2,000 building properties. (10:48) How pictures helped him got the things he wants. (14:06) The goal-setting process that he discovered that he teaches to his students. (15:28) What is the fuel that you needed in achieving your goals. (19:26) The roles of vision board or pictures in hitting your goals. (20:29) Why he felt depressed and unfulfilled after he built his magnificent home. (22:31) What are the things that added riches to his life that eclipses anything financial. (24:49) Rod's advice on how to achieve fulfillment and financial success faster. (26:48) What's the number 1 regret of most dying people. (30:28) What's the key to massive action. (31:12) What are some of the tools he used to stay motivated. (31:22) What's the key to success. (34:33) The reasons why he recovered from bankruptcy. (35:12) What are the steps to get into real estate. (43:24) The key to success in real estate investment. (49:53) Quotes: “If you want something, you need to experience it.” “Imagine that if you're going to write it down you're going to get it.” “Progress equals happiness.” “Life is to be happy.” “Success without fulfillment is not really a success.” “You're going to be happy if you're giving back.” “Clarity is power.” “The worst thing in this world is to have regret at the end of your life.” “Stand guard at the door to your mind.” “Do what you loved.” “Education without implementation is entertainment.” “Get started and just do it.” “Learning is earning.” “Imagine because if you do, there's nothing could stop you.” “It's really knowing what you want & really wanting it.” “Comfort truly kills.” “I'm the fire, ready, aim guy.”

When was the last time you felt truly rested and ready to tackle the day ahead? In today’s demanding culture, “business” has turned into “busyness.” Most of the time, people are so busy—doing everything from just trying to make ends meet, run their businesses, please their bosses—that it seems impossible to find authentic connection.Many people today suffer from this loss of connection or have even contrived a false sense of connection. Karlee Fain calls this phenomenon “popular isolation.”Karlee Fain is actually the sister of one of our hosts: Kelsey. Karlee is a celebrity health and life coach, author, and public speaker. She is known for being the most rested person in any room that she walks into. Karlee understands what it takes to be well rested, which includes combating the catalyst for popular isolation. Get ready to learn more about the universal symptoms of popular isolation, how to combat them, and how to take steps toward a life of self-nourishment. Some Questions I Ask: · Who are the types of people that experience “popular isolation”? (5:46)· Do you feel like social media is contributing to popular isolation? (10:02)· What are the symptoms of popular isolation? (11:48)· How can setting boundaries combat popular isolation? (25:45)· How does inauthenticity create isolation? (27:46)· How can you get into a habit of self-nourishment? (34:01)In This Episode, You Will Learn: · The definition of the term “popular isolation.” (3:48)· How the false sense of community within specific spaces contributes to popular isolation. (8:21)· What popular isolation symptoms are universal, and yet people think they’re alone in that experience. (12:07)· How men and women are motivated differently. (17:44)· Why our productivity does not equate to our personal value. (22:49)· Why people thrive through nourishment rather than punishment. (32:23)· When and why the brain shifts into a scarcity mindset. (40:43)Connect with Karlee Fain: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebook See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MARRIAGE ISN'T THE PROBLEM - MARRYING THE WRONG PERSON IS. We all want connection. We all want an amazing, sexy, supportive romantic relationship. So why is it so hard to find the person who can fill that position? Most often, it’s not other people that are the problem- it’s ourselves. We have so much hurt from our past that we haven’t worked through that keeps us from experience true connection with someone else. Hurt people hurt people. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I discuss what is keeping people from accepting love and why marriages fail with an incredible relationship guru: Stephan Labossiere. Stephan Labossiere a.k.a Stephan Speaks is a certified relationship coach, speaker, and author. From understanding the opposite sex to navigating the paths and avoiding the pitfalls of relationships and self-growth, Stephan's relationship advice and insight help countless individuals achieve an authentically amazing life. Seen, heard and chronicled in national and international media outlets including; the Tom Joyner Morning Show, The Examiner, ABC, and Huffington Post Live, to name a few. To coin a phrase by an individual who attended one of his speaking engagements, "he's definitely the relationship guy, all relationships all the time." Stephan talks about how important it is to heal before you get into a relationship. Otherwise, you’re going to be projecting your past hurt onto your partner. He says that the most important part of every relationship is connection. Connection will bring chemistry. So get ready to learn all about the things that make a romantic relationship last on Episode 730. Some Questions I Ask: Who runs away from relationships that have potential more? Men or Women? (15:00) What makes you an expert on relationships? (19:00) What’s the greatest lesson you’ve learned in a relationship? (22:00) What are the key things people should be looking for in a partner? (24:00) How often should we be talking about our sexual needs? (35:00) How do you manifest “the one?” (42:00) When someone feels like they have found “the one,” what are the conversations they should have to know it’s the right decision? (49:00) How do you know when you should end a relationship? (1:08:00) In This Episode You Will Learn: The number one thing holding people back from successful relationships (10:00) Why men ruin relationships more than women (18:00) How abstinence helped Stephan see things more clearly (20:00) The things that every great relationship needs (23:00) About the “Who Hurt Me” List (39:00) The attitude many women have that pushes men away (44:00) The truth about open relationships (58:00) The one thing that Stephan wishes men knew about women (1:13:00)

“REST AT THE END, NOT IN THE MIDDLE.”- KOBE BRYANT He’s won five NBA championships with the Lakers and led the NBA in scoring during two seasons. He’s an 18-time All-Star, 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team. He holds the NBA record for the most seasons played with one franchise for an entire career: 20 seasons. In 2018, he received an Academy Award for his animated short “Dear Basketball.” He also just launched a podcast called The Punies that teaches kids morals and history in a really fun way. Kobe’s known for what he calls his Mamba Mentality, but it’s his big heart that is truly admirable. He is constantly reinventing himself and continuing to pursue new dreams. There is so much power in his energy and presence. I know you’re really going to love this one. So get ready to learn all about Mamba Mentality and how to embrace failure on Episode 691. Some Questions I Ask: Who was your greatest teacher? (7:10) What are some other things you do to raise the level of your teammates? (17:00) What’s been your greatest challenge since leaving the game? (20:30) What’s a constant theme in your life? (24:40) Why is storytelling important to you? (25:39) What’s your greatest weakness? (34:35) In This Episode You Will Learn: All about the “Mamba Mentality” (12:20) Why he has a passion of storytelling (26:00) Why you should be excited about failure (27:10) Kobe’s greatest moment in 20 seasons of basketball (36:14) Kobe’s daily routine (39:00)

“MY ONLY KEY TO TRUE SUCCESS IS HAVING THE CONFIDENCE.” Tony Hawk pushes the limits not just in his sport, but also in his business. His video games have become one of the biggest franchises in history. Spoiler: There’s even more coming in October. I felt so fortunate for Tony to come in and sit down on the. He’s an incredibly smart and dedicated person. Tony sat down with me to discuss how he has been able to be successful in his marriage as well as his business life. He also discusses if it’s more fulfilling to be relevant or innovative. He shares where his mind goes when the pressure is on for him to perform a huge trick, and how he was able to stay committed to his passion even when there was no money in it. This is a really powerful one, guys. You won’t want to miss it. Learn all about what it takes to break limitations and create a legacy, on Episode 674. Some Questions I Ask: Who was the most influential person in your life? (5:46) How old were you when you were bumped up in competition? (8:20) How do you stay committed to something when there’s no money in it? (10:11) What advice would you give to people who have a passion but can’t pursue it on a professional level? (13:36) How did you manage the emotions of success? (17:18) Did you ever feel like you weren’t comfortable in your own skin? (20:29) Do you feel like there was a time when you didn’t communicate well? (23:10) Do you feel like you still need to chase relevancy? (27:38) Where does your mind go when there’s pressure? (30:44) Did your video games take skateboarding to a new level? (29:42) You have a new game as well? (43:32) Do you goof around a lot? (45:09) What’s the thing you’re most proud of? (47:54) In This Episode You Will Learn: Why learning new tricks wasn’t cool (7:28) How Tony’s environment contributed to his success (9:52) The time when Tony thought he would give up skateboarding (12:01) How he handled the overnight success (14:57) How he manages his relationships and success (19:32) Why people shouldn’t show off on social media (21:17) The biggest challenge he’s had to overcome (24:44) How he’s able to raise his kids to not feel like they are riding off his name (28:46) What it’s like skateboarding in a loop (38:39) The thing Tony still needs to achieve (41:27) The thing he wants more people to know about him (46:53)