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In episode #1816, Neil and Eric discuss whether you should start a blog at this moment in time. You might be surprised by what you hear, so tune in today to find out more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: Should You Even Start a Blog Today? [00:28] Why Eric wouldn't start a blog today and the conditions under which he would. [01:36] Neil's take on starting a blog: it's a long-term play. [01:57] If you have a business that's making money, you can buy a published blog. [02:13] The playbook you can use if you are starting from scratch.  [03:01] That's it for today! [03:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1816, Neil and Eric discuss whether you should start a blog at this moment in time. You might be surprised by what you hear, so tune in today to find out more.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: Should You Even Start a Blog Today? [00:28] Why Eric wouldn't start a blog today and the conditions under which he would. [01:36] Neil's take on starting a blog: it's a long-term play. [01:57] If you have a business that's making money, you can buy a published blog. [02:13] The playbook you can use if you are starting from scratch.  [03:01] That's it for today! [03:01] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1775,  we share our thoughts on the viability of blogging in 2021 and the best ways of expanding the reach of your content. The truth is that the text-based content space is flooded and with all the copywriting AI tools out there, this won't change very soon. Tune in and hear about some alternatives such as video pillar pieces and the leverage offered by platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: What Kind of Blog Should You Create in 2021? [00:31] The different types of content out there and the difficulty of choosing which type to post. [01:01] Competition in the blogging space; other platforms that might offer more reach. [01:14] Why Eric would rather focus on LinkedIn and Twitter than blogging. [02:13] Getting past competition in the text space by starting a video-based blog. [02:59] How people are using text generation tools like Conversion.ai. [03:29] Starting with a pillar audio piece and then converting and repurposing it. [04:19] Whatever channel you choose, remember that if you want eyeballs, you have to create content. [04:45] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Conversion.ai   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1775,  we share our thoughts on the viability of blogging in 2021 and the best ways of expanding the reach of your content. The truth is that the text-based content space is flooded and with all the copywriting AI tools out there, this won't change very soon. Tune in and hear about some alternatives such as video pillar pieces and the leverage offered by platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: What Kind of Blog Should You Create in 2021? [00:31] The different types of content out there and the difficulty of choosing which type to post. [01:01] Competition in the blogging space; other platforms that might offer more reach. [01:14] Why Eric would rather focus on LinkedIn and Twitter than blogging. [02:13] Getting past competition in the text space by starting a video-based blog. [02:59] How people are using text generation tools like Conversion.ai. [03:29] Starting with a pillar audio piece and then converting and repurposing it. [04:19] Whatever channel you choose, remember that if you want eyeballs, you have to create content. [04:45] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Conversion.ai   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

While Twitter may be old, it is one of the places where some of the smartest and most successful people in the world engage with each other, and it is one of the most helpful social media platforms that exists today. In this episode, Eric gives us some tips on how to make the most of it. Tune in to hear about the power of Twitter advanced search, how to use tweet storms, other best practices, and even formatting tips, to help you level up your Twitter reach.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:19] Why Eric believes Twitter is one of the most helpful social media platforms today. [00:52] The first tip: how to benefit from Twitter advanced search. [01:48] How you can make use of tweet storms.  [02:31] Why Eric would choose Twitter over blogging if he was starting today. [02:44] Why you should post links in the comments instead of the tweets. [03:16] Why you shouldn't just retweet, you should reply. [03:39] How to tag someone in a tweet so that it looks like a tweet and not a reply. [04:01] Formatting tip: how to create bullets instead of dashes. [04:14] Let Eric know if he missed anything, and subscribe. Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on Twitter   Eric Siu on Instagram

In episode #1760, we share our thoughts on why employees should have side hustles. While the idea of employees having side hustles may seem at like a threat to the work you are paying them to do at first, Eric and Neil actually encourage it. Listening in, you'll hear how side hustles can help employees upskill, provide investment opportunities, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: Why Your Employees Should Have Side Hustles. [00:30] Neil's take on side hustles at his company. [01:06] Side hustles can help employees upskill. [01:31] Why Eric encourages side hustles at his company. [02:17] What Eric will and won't allow regarding employee side hustles. [04:00] Encouraging transparency around side hustles in the workplace. [04:07] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1760, we share our thoughts on why employees should have side hustles. While the idea of employees having side hustles may seem at like a threat to the work you are paying them to do at first, Eric and Neil actually encourage it. Listening in, you'll hear how side hustles can help employees upskill, provide investment opportunities, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: Why Your Employees Should Have Side Hustles. [00:30] Neil's take on side hustles at his company. [01:06] Side hustles can help employees upskill. [01:31] Why Eric encourages side hustles at his company. [02:17] What Eric will and won't allow regarding employee side hustles. [04:00] Encouraging transparency around side hustles in the workplace. [04:07] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1757, we show you how you can launch a profitable book funnel if you choose not to go the conventional publishing route. Eric recently launched his book, Leveling Up, using a book funnel and it has been very successful so far. We share some of the essential strategies that make a book funnel work as well as easy ways to get one together if resources and skills are scarce! Tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: How to Launch A Successful Book Funnel in 2021. [00:28] Why Eric chose a book funnel rather than going a conventional publishing route.  [01:09] Metrics for the success of Eric's book funnel. [02:05] How a book funnel ends up being profitable using upsells and back-end offers. [03:38] Recommendations for how to build a book funnel as a newbie. [05:23] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Click Funnels Chandler Bolt   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1757, we show you how you can launch a profitable book funnel if you choose not to go the conventional publishing route. Eric recently launched his book, Leveling Up, using a book funnel and it has been very successful so far. We share some of the essential strategies that make a book funnel work as well as easy ways to get one together if resources and skills are scarce! Tune in today. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: How to Launch A Successful Book Funnel in 2021. [00:28] Why Eric chose a book funnel rather than going a conventional publishing route.  [01:09] Metrics for the success of Eric's book funnel. [02:05] How a book funnel ends up being profitable using upsells and back-end offers. [03:38] Recommendations for how to build a book funnel as a newbie. [05:23] Go to marketingschool.io/live to hang out with Neil and Eric in September.   Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at www.marketingschool.io/pro   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Click Funnels Chandler Bolt   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Brad talks to Eric McGuire, the lead Tactical Wealth Strategist inside CashFlow Tactics about the economics of certainty. While you got to know Ryan, Brad, and Jimmy pretty well over the last hundred or so episodes, we wanted to let you know that the CashFlow Tactics family is much bigger. Eric McGuire was a part of the CashFlow Tactics team before CashFlow Tactics was a thing. When we first met Eric, he was teaching almost the exact thing we’re teaching today. He was introduced to the concept of Financial Freedom by his brother, Les, while he was still in college. Eric stepped into the real world, knowing 401(k)s are practically worthless.He and Les couldn’t sleep at night if they’re going to be worried about their financial future. That’s why they set out to identify the principles of economic certainty. Listen as Eric and Brad discuss the concept of “Economics of Certainty” first outlined by Les McGuire (Eric’s older brother) way back in 2003 and how the Vault can help you gain certainty.  Key TakeawaysIntroduction (00:00)When Eric met the CashFlow Tactics crew (01:46)How Eric discovered the concept of Financial Freedom in the first place (04:39)Les McGuire’s “Economic Value of Certainty” (09:53)What’s the value of certainty in the world of finance (15:14)The economic cost of uncertainty vs economic value of certainty (19:45)How certainty is built into the Core Four Principles (23:35)The Vault and how it can help you build certainty in your financial plan (30:36)How The Vault protects from lawsuits, creditors, and bankruptcies (37:18)Why Eric’s brother worked so hard to identify these principles (41:35)Additional Resources:Download “Economic Value of Certainty”by Les McGuireJoin Our CashFlow Tactics GroupTake Our FREE 5-day CashFlow Tactics Challenge

Andrew gets a behind the scenes look at Eric Jorgenson's journey writing an Amazon #1 bestselling book. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of entrepreneur and investor Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson threaded together a collection of Naval's best lessons on wealth, judgement, happiness, and more in The Almanack of Naval Ravikant.  In this conversation, Andrew and Eric explore the creative process and why patience and persistence are often the keys to success.  A few show highlights:3:51 - Why Eric makes his book available for free online6:05 - Initial idea for the book on Naval Ravikant and "accidental product validation"7:48 - Process of getting started writing the book10:58 - Writing is a "process of patience"19:07 - The power of longevity and why success compounds22:05 - 100% of the result comes from 1% of the effort23:43 - Success is rarely a single payout25:26 - Giving more than you receive28:07 - Tips to increase happinessFor more info on Eric's book: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant ****Follow Andrew on Instagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for Andrew’s monthly newsletter!

Why Clubhouse Will Fail In today's episode, Eric continues his series on Clubhouse by explaining some of the major obstacles facing its success. He talks about how he became addicted to it, built up a following, and spent a significant amount of time on it, before dropping his usage by 90%. Hear about the problems with Clubhouse's execution, monetization, and follower retention, as competitors like Twitter and Facebook launch their own versions.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:19] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:23] How Eric started using Clubhouse in December 2020. [00:54] Clubhouse’s success among course-creators and coaches. [01:26] How Eric ended up spending 30 to 40 hours a week on Clubhouse. [02:12] Why Eric’s usage of Clubhouse dropped to 4 hours a week. [02:41] The emergence and threat of copies by competitors like Twitter and Facebook. [03:08] Copying may not kill you: Snap Chat / Snap is still successful despite being copied. [03:33] The problem with Clubhouse’s android app. [03:52] The threat of Clubhouse being ‘out-executed’ by its competitors.  [04:29] How people are not spending as much time on Clubhouse as they did in the past. [04:32] The question of monetization. [05:49] Despite its problems Eric hopes that Clubhouse succeeds. [06:02] Let Eric know your thoughts in the comments, subscribe, and like.   Resources From The Interview:   Clubhouse    Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

The Difference Between Audience VS Community In episode #1703, we talk about the difference between audiences and communities. While audiences can be leveraged in amazing ways, if you can build a community around your brand you will have a much more powerful and robust force to wield and connect to. Join us today and hear how to build and thrive within communities, and to learn about some of the gains you'll see by doing so. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: The Difference Between Audience VS Community. [00:27] Audiences are not as engaged and active as communities. [01:24] Why Eric puts effort into fostering community. [02:08] The idea that communities are like motes and how to build one. [03:16] Why people flock to like-minded communities. [03:46] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Greg Isenberg community.club Jayson Gaignard   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

The Difference Between Audience VS Community In episode #1703, we talk about the difference between audiences and communities. While audiences can be leveraged in amazing ways, if you can build a community around your brand you will have a much more powerful and robust force to wield and connect to. Join us today and hear how to build and thrive within communities, and to learn about some of the gains you’ll see by doing so. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Difference Between Audience VS Community. [00:27] Audiences are not as engaged and active as communities. [01:24] Why Eric puts effort into fostering community. [02:08] The idea that communities are like motes and how to build one. [03:16] Why people flock to like-minded communities. [03:46] Go to https://marketingschool.io/pro for 14 days of free entry into our community! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Greg Isenberg community.club Jayson Gaignard   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

What Eric and Neil Would Invest In In episode #1699, Neil and Eric talk about what they would invest in. With interest rates in many countries at an all-time low, it is a good time to see how you can grow your money. Neil and Eric weigh in on what they are buying and the future value of these purchases. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What Eric and Neil Would Invest In. [00:26] Why Neil and Eric are talking about investing. [00:52] The value of understanding macroeconomics and valuable educational resources. [01:54] Why Eric is interested in buying more cashflow at the moment. [02:48] Neil’s interest in buying media and the growing value of it. [03:19] Find websites similar to yours and see how they are monetizing.  [04:03] That’s it for today! [04:03] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   George Gammon   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

What Eric and Neil Would Invest In In episode #1699, Neil and Eric talk about what they would invest in. With interest rates in many countries at an all-time low, it is a good time to see how you can grow your money. Neil and Eric weigh in on what they are buying and the future value of these purchases. Tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: What Eric and Neil Would Invest In. [00:26] Why Neil and Eric are talking about investing. [00:52] The value of understanding macroeconomics and valuable educational resources. [01:54] Why Eric is interested in buying more cashflow at the moment. [02:48] Neil's interest in buying media and the growing value of it. [03:19] Find websites similar to yours and see how they are monetizing.  [04:03] That's it for today! [04:03] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   George Gammon   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

How to Collect Feedback That Matters In episode #1697, Neil and Eric talk about collecting feedback that matters. Not all feedback is created equal, and it is important to filter out the noise so that you can get your product to where it needs to be. Be sure to tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: How to Collect Feedback That Matters. [00:29] What we mean by ‘feedback that matters.' [01:07] Why Eric loves sending surveys to collect feedback and the biggest mistakes he has made. [02:08] The importance of getting feedback during the right phases of people using the product. [03:11] Lessons from The Mom Test about collecting feedback. [03:30] What Eric learned from Rahul Vohra about feedback and customer development. [04:07] Eric's experience with Levels and how they did their surveys. [04:36] Some tools you can use to conduct your surveys.  [04:45] That's it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   SurveyMonkey UserTesting The Mom Test Superhuman Rahul Vohra Levels   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

How to Collect Feedback That Matters In episode #1697, Neil and Eric talk about collecting feedback that matters. Not all feedback is created equal, and it is important to filter out the noise so that you can get your product to where it needs to be. Be sure to tune in today to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Collect Feedback That Matters. [00:29] What we mean by ‘feedback that matters.’ [01:07] Why Eric loves sending surveys to collect feedback and the biggest mistakes he has made. [02:08] The importance of getting feedback during the right phases of people using the product. [03:11] Lessons from The Mom Test about collecting feedback. [03:30] What Eric learned from Rahul Vohra about feedback and customer development. [04:07] Eric’s experience with Levels and how they did their surveys. [04:36] Some tools you can use to conduct your surveys.  [04:45] That’s it for today! [04:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785! Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   SurveyMonkey UserTesting The Mom Test Superhuman Rahul Vohra Levels   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Eric used to be a full-time paint salesman where he also created customized paint colors for homes.  This inspired him to venture into selling homes until he decided to upgrade his career into real estate in 2015.  A year later, he was named as the #1 Selling Agent in the Ohio Valley Region.  His team was also recognized as the #1 Selling KW Team in Indiana from 2017 to 2020. Since his career trajectory was pretty fast as an individual and as a team, Eric saw the need for an efficient program to train new agents to backfill his business.  One of the things he found most success in was taking in new agents without experience and teaching them how to be successful in real estate and to be effective in the first 12 months. In this episode, we talked about: (02:56)  Why there is a need to train agents to become leaders (05:04)  How does the FIRE immersion program work (05:20)  The value of providing your agents a clear blueprint for success  (08:31) How to keep your agents motivated (11:06) Why Eric prefers to train agents through problem solving activities   (13:32) How SISU helped make meetings more meaningful and productive (15:32) Why you need to be clear on who you want to be in business with (16:52) The difference between value and price (17:23) The type of agent who are best suited for the immersion program (20:05) How third party recruiting companies work in the real estate industry (22:56) Best source of recruiting leads  (24:57) How SISU helps simplify the real estate business  

Ask Yourself This Before You Post on Social Media In episode #1678, we consider the main things you should ask yourself before posting a piece of content on social media. What many people don’t realize is that if your posts get low engagement in general, they will be shown to fewer people in the future. With this in mind, it is important to apply a quick filtration framework before you make that next post, and today you’ll learn more about how it works. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Ask Yourself This Before You Post on Social Media. [00:30] Would you re-share this piece of content if someone else shared it? [01:47] Algorithms show your content less if it tends to get low engagement. [02:08] Aim for content that is informative, concise, and to the point. [02:48] Why Eric loves Warren Buffet’s annual letters. [03:13] Don’t push out content that is mediocre. [03:40] That’s it for today! [03:37] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our community.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Ask Yourself This Before You Post on Social Media In episode #1678, we consider the main things you should ask yourself before posting a piece of content on social media. What many people don't realize is that if your posts get low engagement in general, they will be shown to fewer people in the future. With this in mind, it is important to apply a quick filtration framework before you make that next post, and today you'll learn more about how it works. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: Ask Yourself This Before You Post on Social Media. [00:30] Would you re-share this piece of content if someone else shared it? [01:47] Algorithms show your content less if it tends to get low engagement. [02:08] Aim for content that is informative, concise, and to the point. [02:48] Why Eric loves Warren Buffet's annual letters. [03:13] Don't push out content that is mediocre. [03:40] That's it for today! [03:37] Go to marketingschool.io/pro to learn more about our community.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Creating the Almanak of Naval Ravikant with Eric Jorgenson Eric Jorgenson is a founding team member at Zaarly and is the brains behind The Almanack of Naval Ravikant. In today’s episode, we talk in great depth about Eric’s book, as well as the business and personal growth that came with writing it. We kick off the show by hearing about Eric’s background and discovering his business mindset and knack for creating opportunities. Eric tells us more about his early years and why he has to try every idea that comes into his mind. Turning our scope toward Eric’s book, we ask him about what he aimed to get out of it. Following this, we uncover Eric’s methods for cherry-picking the best, most useful content about Naval Ravikant, and the long process behind sieving through information and creating drafts. Eric’s book is nothing short of a huge success, and he goes on to tell us how he managed to collaborate with big names like Tim Ferriss and Jack Butcher. We also talk about the substance of his publication and why Eric chose to write a book instead of creating a collection of blog posts or an audiobook. He then notes his favorite aspects of his book and touches on other influential publications. To find out what these are and much, much more, be sure to tune into this episode! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:16] Introducing today’s guest, Eric Jorgensen. [00:35] Today’s topics of business and personal growth. [00:50] Eric tells us about his background. [02:01] What projects Eric worked on in San Francisco and the risks that came with them. [03:10] How Eric came to realize he needed to be in San Francisco.   [03:53] How small experiments helped Eric get to a point where he could write a book. [04:20] What Eric was aiming to get out of his book.  [05:55] How it felt when Eric received a physical copy of his book for the first time. [06:39] Eric’s approach to pulling up all the best, most useful pieces of content.  [08:44] Hear about Eric’s publishing methods. [10:19] How Eric got the likes of Tim Ferriss and Jack Butcher to be part of his project.  [11:19] Twitter DMs were part of Eric’s success in creating his book. [12:14] Eric tells us about his 1,400 ratings and what it took to reach this number.  [13:42] How Eric feels about being the “Almanac” guy. [15:33] Eric talks about how his relationship with Naval has evolved.  [18:42] The methods behind Eric’s book updates. [19:53] Why Eric would choose to write a book over creating an audio book or blog.  [22:26] How Eric’s book has given back to him. [25:05] Hear what Eric’s favorite philosophy book is. [25:48] Eric’s best tool for business.  [26:33] The most compelling content that Eric has consumed recently [27:31] That’s it for today!    Resources From The Interview:   Eric Jorgenson  Eric Jorgenson on LinkedIn Eric Jorgenson on Twitter Zaarly Almanack of Naval Ravikant Scribe Media Jack Butcher Tim Ferriss  Christian Murdy Poor Charlie’s Almanack on Amazon The System’s Bible on Amazon Otter.ai Gong Grain Acquired podcast James Clear Farnam Street   Leave Some Feedback:   What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed   Connect with Eric Siu:    Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

Our guest today, is Eric Siu who we met last year at Rich Schrefen’s event. Eric has an agency, Single Grain who works with major companies such as Amazon and Airbnb, and Uber. He also has a content intelligence software called ClickFlow which basically makes you look like a genius. He’s a partner and co-host with Neil Patel in the Marketing School podcast as well as his own podcast called Leveling Up. The dude is a rockstar in marketing, SaaS, and software and he blew us away in this episode. And to top it off, he has a book coming out called Leveling Up as well, and it’s all about how to level up in life and how he’s taken his experience from gaming and even poker and has been able to apply these to business and identify these power-ups and moments in time where he realizes he can think differently which allows him to wake up each day and feel like he’s playing a game in real life. We also broke down a ton of traffic strategies, and how you can think differently on how to acquire SEO traffic in a creative way. When you have finished listening, check out our previous chats with Christopher Gimmer and Stephan Spencer for more tactics on how to go off-brand and increase traffic as well as how to succeed with 100% SEO marketing.  “I don’t think that I know too much and that I’m that good and I also don’t think I’m that bad either. That’s the way I approach it and it makes it a lot easier because it keeps me humble and even-keeled. The moment you start to think you are amazing, the moment you start to become too full of yourself - that’s when things start to fall apart.” - Eric Siu   Some Topics We Discussed Include: How to approach things with a beginner’s mind The power of the podcast once again and how’s it’s lead to great, free education, lifelong friendships, and networking with amazing people Why you don’t want to jump the gun and insist your child stop playing all those video games How being persistent led from a fledgling podcast to a successful marketing agency Why Eric’s agency switched their focus and how they are succeeding current day Lessons learned from the poker table How to reframe things to increase your power Growth principles for long term thinking Alternate ways to make money from affiliate marketing without being an affiliate   Resources From Eric Siu: LevelingUp.com Find Eric on Twitter or Instagram  ClickFlow Single Grain Agency   References and Links Mentioned: MicroAcquire.com QuietLightBrokerage.com Roland Frasier’s EPIC challenge  Gary V’s How To Create 64 Pieces Of Content A Day Eric’s YouTube Channel Marketing School podcast KingSumo The Almanack of Naval by Eric Jorgenson Your Music And People by Derek Sivers Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene M. Schwartz  The 16 Word Sales Letter by Evaldo Albuquerque  Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard Are you ready to be EPIC with us?! Then grab our EGP Letter here! Did you know we have an awesome YouTube Channel?  Join the Facebook Community - be sure to hop in our Facebook group to chat with us, our other amazing guests that we’ve had on the show, and fellow entrepreneurs! This episode is sponsored by Easy Webinar - be sure to check out these special deals for our listeners. The Founder Of Snappa Shares His SEO Secrets - Christopher Gimmer The SEO Mistakes That Everyone Is Making - Stephan Spencer

About this episode My guest this week is Eric Girouard, the founder of BRUNT Workwear. BRUNT Workwear is slowly becoming the workwear brand for those who build the things we see and rely on every day. It is a D2C brand that seeks to serve one of the most underserved demographics out there: tradesmen. If you think about it, how many entrepreneurs begin their business with the target audience of a welder, crane operator, construction worker, or pipeline contractor? Not many startups are geared towards that market. Entrepreneurs are missing a huge opportunity here. Tradesmen are some of the most loyal customers out there. How have they been ignored for so long? In this episode, Eric Girouard is sharing his thoughts on that question with us. He grew up in that demographic but paid no attention to it when he helped build various other startups. This huge, better-than-average income demographic has been so neglected. Tune in to hear how Eric's entrepreneurial journey led him to start a company that serves this loyal segment of consumers. In this episode, you'll hear: How Eric was shaped by being raised in a blue-collar family with extremely hard-working parents. How he got into entrepreneurism. His journey from Babson College to BRUNT Workwear. Why he quit a sales job he loved to enter the startup world. The key learnings he got from working with serial entrepreneur Ben Fishman. The importance of learning from those who are ahead of you in business. Why Eric decided to hold off on founding his own startup. Why he used a business model where he built more than one brand. Why a marketplace business takes a unique skill set and is actually very challenging to build. The passion that led Eric to finally start BRUNT Workwear. All about the tradesmen market and why they're the backbone of the country. How Eric came up with the BRUNT Workwear slogan. The pushback he received during the launch of the startup and how he addressed and solved those problems. How he navigated inventory and decided to build the company very lean. Resources from this episode Join Grindology: https://grindology.com/ ExpressVPN: Get 3 Months Free → ExpressVPN.com/StartupStory Get Emails: https://app.getemails.com/referrals/newaccount?ref=R18HWW5 The Startup Story Inner Circle: https://www.thestartupstory.co/vip The Startup Story on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thestartupstory The Startup Story is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamesmckinney The Startup Story on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestartupstory Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-girouard-8b58159/ BRUNT Workwear: http://www.bruntworkwear.com Share the podcast The Startup Story community has been so incredible sharing our podcast with others, and we thank you! We do have more stories to tell and more people to reach. There are three ways you can help. First, the most powerful way you can support this podcast is by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Second, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to share your favorite Startup Story episodes with your friends and on social media. Tag or mention @thestartupstory.co so we can give you a virtual high five and a thank you! Lastly, share the podcast on LinkedIn. The Startup Story podcast is for entrepreneurs. Don't underestimate the power of sharing on LinkedIn so other entrepreneurs can discover us. With your support, we hope to further our reach in encouraging and inspiring the founders of today and tomorrow. Thank you! EPISODE CREDITS If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Contact him today at https://emeraldcitypro.com/startupstory

The Difference Between Neil & Eric's Agency Models In episode #1636, we speak about the main differences between Neil and Eric's agency models. While Neil and Eric both run agencies, their philosophies around who they serve, who they hire, and what their respective endgames look like are very different. Despite these differences, the driving force behind each of our hosts' passion for what they do is very similar! Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: The Difference Between Neil & Eric's Agency Models. [00:45] Neil built his agency around his goal to hire people he would like to work on his projects. [01:05] Another goal of Neil's around building an agency that can serve clients globally. [01:28] A third goal of Neil's agency: being scale-agnostic. [01:54] Eric's goal to siphon the capital his agency makes into exponential revenue sources. [02:38] Why Eric's agency primarily serves clients who spend over $30 - $50,000 a month. [02:54] The role of the traffic that Neil receives in the success of his model. [03:23] Why Neil's true joy comes from his clients' growth. [03:36] The game of business is all about enjoying the journey! [03:57] That's it for today! [03:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

The Difference Between Neil & Eric’s Agency Models In episode #1636, we speak about the main differences between Neil and Eric’s agency models. While Neil and Eric both run agencies, their philosophies around who they serve, who they hire, and what their respective endgames look like are very different. Despite these differences, the driving force behind each of our hosts’ passion for what they do is very similar! Tune in to hear more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Difference Between Neil & Eric’s Agency Models. [00:45] Neil built his agency around his goal to hire people he would like to work on his projects. [01:05] Another goal of Neil’s around building an agency that can serve clients globally. [01:28] A third goal of Neil’s agency: being scale-agnostic. [01:54] Eric’s goal to siphon the capital his agency makes into exponential revenue sources. [02:38] Why Eric’s agency primarily serves clients who spend over $30 - $50,000 a month. [02:54] The role of the traffic that Neil receives in the success of his model. [03:23] Why Neil’s true joy comes from his clients’ growth. [03:36] The game of business is all about enjoying the journey! [03:57] That’s it for today! [03:58] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

The more senior you become in your organization, the more the quality of your leadership team determines your success. Eric Fuller is the CEO of US Xpress, an innovative logistics and trucking company with nearly $2 Billion in annual revenue. In this episode, discover: * Why Eric spends 60-70% of his time focused on his leadership team, making sure he has the right people + they’re playing to their strengths + working well together * Why he thinks any people manager should be spending minimum 25–30% of their time on their management team * Why you should not focus on fixing your (or your team members) weaknesses + and what to do instead * Why “Positive Contrarians” are the most coveted team members

In episode #1584, we talk about why Eric is publishing a book in today's market! With his new book, Leveling Up, Eric is hoping to connect the worlds of marketing and gamers, offering lessons to readers on how gamification can aid business pursuits. From energizing your day and tasks, to what to look out for when considering publishing a book, tune in to hear about Eric's strategy and whether it might suit you too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: Why Eric is Doing a Book in Today's Day and Age. [00:42] Reasons that Eric still likes physical books in 2020! [01:38] The world of gaming and gamers and how Eric plans to take advantage of this. [02:51] Bringing excitement and energy into every day and your business. [03:02] How this book plays into a larger marketing strategy. [03:17] The main goals to keep in mind when writing a book. [04:28] Supplementary ways that publishing a book can aid your business. [04:55] Arbitrage in the book industry — connecting with gaming influencers.  [06:07] That is it for today! [06:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Leveling Up Naval Ravikant Tim Ferriss   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1584, we talk about why Eric is publishing a book in today's market! With his new book, Leveling Up, Eric is hoping to connect the worlds of marketing and gamers, offering lessons to readers on how gamification can aid business pursuits. From energizing your day and tasks, to what to look out for when considering publishing a book, tune in to hear about Eric's strategy and whether it might suit you too! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Eric is Doing a Book in Today's Day and Age. [00:42] Reasons that Eric still likes physical books in 2020! [01:38] The world of gaming and gamers and how Eric plans to take advantage of this. [02:51] Bringing excitement and energy into every day and your business. [03:02] How this book plays into a larger marketing strategy. [03:17] The main goals to keep in mind when writing a book. [04:28] Supplementary ways that publishing a book can aid your business. [04:55] Arbitrage in the book industry — connecting with gaming influencers.  [06:07] That is it for today! [06:10] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Leveling Up Naval Ravikant Tim Ferriss   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1579, we talk about some of the lessons we can learn from the fall of Dan Bilzerian. Known as The King of Instagram, Dan is notorious for his lavish parties, extravagant holidays, and all-round over the top antics. We hear more about his decline, the problems facing his company, Ignite CBD, and ways he could potentially turn things around. For this and a whole lot more, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: What We Can Learn About the Fall of Dan Bilzerian. [00:37] Hear more about who Dan Bilzerian – the topic of this show – is. [01:38] The beginning of the end: How things started going downhill for Dan. [02:30] Why Dan's company, Ignite CBD, is embroiled in a legal battle. [03:30] Facts about Dan that show his wealth was just a charade. [04:37] The problem with issuing personal expenses to your company. [05:34] There is no doubt Dan has done a great job of building his brand. [06:09] Ignite CBD was not driven to serve their customers; they relied too much on Dan's brand. [06:20] Hear some of the unbelievable expenses Dan racked up. [07:31] Neil's main takeaway: Dan's company was consistently mismanaged. [08:20] Why Eric doesn't necessarily think it's the end for Dan and Ignite. [09:05] That's it for today! [09:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Dan Bilzerian on Instagram Dan Bilzerian on Twitter Ignite CBD Paul Bilzerian Kevin O'Leary ‘Dan Bilzerian Is A Renter, And Someone Else Pays His Credit Card Bills: Lawsuit'   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu  

In episode #1579, we talk about some of the lessons we can learn from the fall of Dan Bilzerian. Known as The King of Instagram, Dan is notorious for his lavish parties, extravagant holidays, and all-round over the top antics. We hear more about his decline, the problems facing his company, Ignite CBD, and ways he could potentially turn things around. For this and a whole lot more, be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Can Learn About the Fall of Dan Bilzerian. [00:37] Hear more about who Dan Bilzerian – the topic of this show – is. [01:38] The beginning of the end: How things started going downhill for Dan. [02:30] Why Dan’s company, Ignite CBD, is embroiled in a legal battle. [03:30] Facts about Dan that show his wealth was just a charade. [04:37] The problem with issuing personal expenses to your company. [05:34] There is no doubt Dan has done a great job of building his brand. [06:09] Ignite CBD was not driven to serve their customers; they relied too much on Dan’s brand. [06:20] Hear some of the unbelievable expenses Dan racked up. [07:31] Neil’s main takeaway: Dan’s company was consistently mismanaged. [08:20] Why Eric doesn’t necessarily think it’s the end for Dan and Ignite. [09:05] That’s it for today! [09:05] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Dan Bilzerian on Instagram Dan Bilzerian on Twitter Ignite CBD Paul Bilzerian Kevin O'Leary ‘Dan Bilzerian Is A Renter, And Someone Else Pays His Credit Card Bills: Lawsuit’   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu  

In this episode of the daily Leveling Up podcast, Eric talks about the outreach he is doing to market his new book, Leveling Up! You will get to hear about why he thinks that influencer marketing is where it is at currently, and how he is going about these strategies. So to catch all the good stuff about value for money, sourcing influencers and more, join us today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:25] Why Eric is aspiring to influencer marketing! [01:45] How Eric has been finding gamers using Twitter and email.  [02:26] The messaging used to connect and collaborate with influencers. [02:57] The costs involved in this kind of marketing. [03:43] The value that you can get for your money in the influencer space. [04:03] Testing different influences and finding the best route before going all-in. [04:54] How to support Eric and his new book!   Resources From The Interview:   Followerwonk Mixmax Mail Merge Ninja   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Welcome to Growth Bites, a shorter format of Leveling Up, where Eric provides daily insights to help you step up your game. In this episode, we talk about why copywriters are the best hire you can make, the contributions they make to your business, and where to find the best ones in the business. Be sure to tune in today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:41] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:52] Why Eric believes the best hire you can make is a copywriter. [01:18] Hear about some of the skills that copywriters have.  [02:11] Eric’s positive experience of working with copywriters. [03:25] Some of the best copywriting books out there, according to Eric. [03:53] Words are what help products to sell. [04:25] Advice for those looking to find the best copywriters out there.  [05:30] How to get your hands on the first chapter of Eric’s upcoming book.   Resources From The Interview:   Marketing School Podcast Agora Financial   Breakthrough Advertising The 16-Word Sales Letter   Ben Settle Leveling Up   Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter    

Episode 406, November 10, 2020. Former Playboy Playmate Carrie Stevens joins us this week to talk her relationship with KISS drummer Eric Carr. How they met. What sort of person was Eric. Why Eric would always get her coffee in the morning. Carrie also talks about her brand new book, Unrated: Revelations of a Rock […]

In episode #1543, Eric talks about the money he spends on coaching, and when it is/is not worthwhile. When looking for a coach, find someone you think you can learn from and who you respect, otherwise, you won't be well-suited to each other. Tune in to learn what role our childhood plays in how we behave in business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: How Eric Spends $60 000 A Year On Coaching and What He's Learned.  [00:41] When Eric first started investing in coaching and what it helped him do.  [01:08] Hear about the person he met two years ago who got him interested in coaching again.  [01:37] Think about hiring a coach when you see that person doing the thing you want to do.  [02:00] Find out what makes the CEO Whisperer's approach to coaching unique. [02:23] Our behavior and programming in business come from our childhoods. [03:00] Why you shouldn't expect to get a lot of value from every single call/meeting. [03:24] Keeping in mind that coaching can involve the slow unwinding of issues.  [03:57] The feedback Eric got about having to slow down and where his striving comes from.  [05:16] Why Eric believes that coaching is worth the money and advice for those considering it.  [06:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Ronald Reagan  EO YPO Brad Feld Fred Wilson   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1543, Eric talks about the money he spends on coaching, and when it is/is not worthwhile. When looking for a coach, find someone you think you can learn from and who you respect, otherwise, you won’t be well-suited to each other. Tune in to learn what role our childhood plays in how we behave in business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Eric Spends $60 000 A Year On Coaching and What He’s Learned.  [00:41] When Eric first started investing in coaching and what it helped him do.  [01:08] Hear about the person he met two years ago who got him interested in coaching again.  [01:37] Think about hiring a coach when you see that person doing the thing you want to do.  [02:00] Find out what makes the CEO Whisperer’s approach to coaching unique. [02:23] Our behavior and programming in business come from our childhoods. [03:00] Why you shouldn’t expect to get a lot of value from every single call/meeting. [03:24] Keeping in mind that coaching can involve the slow unwinding of issues.  [03:57] The feedback Eric got about having to slow down and where his striving comes from.  [05:16] Why Eric believes that coaching is worth the money and advice for those considering it.  [06:17] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ronald Reagan  EO YPO Brad Feld Fred Wilson   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1537, we hear about what to do if you if your Facebook ad account gets banned. With new policies, it is easy to get flagged, highlighting the importance of a backup plan. Tune in today to hear some top tips on what to do if you can no longer access your ad account. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Do This If Your Facebook Ad Account Gets Banned or Suspended. [00:38] The story of how Eric’s Consulting School ad account got blocked. [01:04] Hear what Eric did when his account got suspended. [01:39] Why Eric’s method of unblocking his account will not work for everyone. [02:01] What you can do to prevent your account from being banned. [02:29] When your account gets suspended, people’s jobs are on the line. [02:47] Neil’s advice: Create a new account! [03:20] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Sam Ovens Sam Ovens’ YouTube Video   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1537, we hear about what to do if you if your Facebook ad account gets banned. With new policies, it is easy to get flagged, highlighting the importance of a backup plan. Tune in today to hear some top tips on what to do if you can no longer access your ad account. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: Do This If Your Facebook Ad Account Gets Banned or Suspended. [00:38] The story of how Eric's Consulting School ad account got blocked. [01:04] Hear what Eric did when his account got suspended. [01:39] Why Eric's method of unblocking his account will not work for everyone. [02:01] What you can do to prevent your account from being banned. [02:29] When your account gets suspended, people's jobs are on the line. [02:47] Neil's advice: Create a new account! [03:20] That's it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Sam Ovens Sam Ovens' YouTube Video   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Want to avoid mistakes in Long Distance Investing?  Download your FREE document at billykeels.com/7mistakestoavoid Episode 44: Create a Simple and Easy Way to Receive Positive Return on Investment   In the conversation with today’s guest, Eric Tait, you’ll learn the following:   [00:38 - 03:29] Eric’s profile, in Billy's guest introduction.  [03:29 - 07:34] The backstory and decisions that brought Eric to where he is today. [07:34 - 10:09] Why Eric decided he didn’t want to invest in publicly traded entities. [10:09 - 14:09] The journey Eric took from doing a 4 day working week and cutting it down 75% to just 1 day per week. [14:09 - 16:04] The methods Eric employs to attract investors to him. [16:04 - 18:44] How you can know that someone is the right person to want to bring on board. [18:44 - 22:27] What it is that the ultra-wealthy people do to be able to continue succeeding throughout these difficult and changeable times. [22:27 - 26:00] The different ways in which Eric is going out and educating people about the financial market place. [26:00 - 29:27] The main drivers and reasons behind Eric making the move into investing Long Distance rather than in his own backyard.  Here’s what Eric shared with us during today’s conversation: Favourite European City: London, England. He currently lives in Houston, Texas. Best thing to happen in the past 24 hours: Enjoying a great bottle of red wine with dinner! A mistake Eric would like you to learn from so you don't have to pay full price for it: Make sure you understand the differences between different kinds of investment business, and especially the one you are involved in. Book Recommendation: Hustle Harder Hustle Smarter, by 50 Cent.   Be sure to reach out and connect with Eric Tait by using the info below:   www.vernonville.com Email: eric@vernonville.com Podcast: The Physician’s Road Sign up for the newsletter on Eric’s website and his assistant will reach out to you. Check out Eric's piece about The Physician's Road and 'The 5 Paths to Happiness and Personal Fulfilment' by clicking HERE Start taking action TODAY so that you can gain more Education and Control over your financial life.   To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.   Do you want to have more control and avoid the mistakes that I made getting started in long distance investing?  Then you can DOWNLOAD the 7 Mistakes to Avoid in Long Distance Investing Guide by clicking HERE.   Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:   Website: www.billykeels.com Youtube: billykeels Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page Instagram: @billykeels Twitter: @billykeels LinkedIn: Billy Keels

In this wide-ranging and incredibly revelatory interview with Jarrett Dieterle, booze policy wonk and author of Give Me Liberty and Give me a Drink, some of the topics we discuss include: How Jarrett fused his career in alcohol policy with his passion for great drinks to generate a text that questions the inconsistencies of our fragmented nation’s alcohol purchasing and consumption policies. Why Eric thinks it’s important to frame most of these legislative questions in terms of a “freedom vs. security” stance, otherwise figured as a “conservation vs. risk” query. Jarrett does a great job of re-framing this stance by demonstrating how most of our nation’s alcohol regulations do a poor job of optimizing for both freedom AND security. We also talk about Blue Laws, alcohol control states, and the bizarre battles that poor lawmaking can create between industries that would otherwise coexist peacefully - such as bars and restaurants and the alcohol producers who support them. But, we’re not just here to complain. We really dig into some of these laws, identify some of the faulty reasoning behind them, and really lay bare some of the iniquities behind them that we, as US citizens, have the capacity to change. Finally, we conclude this episode by considering the contemporary legislative changes that have been rapidly changing in the wake of the COVID-19 Coronavirus and what these might mean for the future of Alcohol legislation in the United States.

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways  Be aware of the multiplying by zero effect: One bad variable that can ruin the whole experience Ex: You might own a beautiful restaurant with amazing food, but if the bathrooms are filthy and overflowing, you’ll have no customerEx: You have your dream job and dream company, but if your manager is a jerk and hates you for no reason, you’ll hate working there“Impatience with action, patience with results” – Naval RavikantDo that workout or write that blog post today, but don’t expect huge results right away “Hard work matters but it’s not the most important thing” – Eric JorgensonYou need to work smart and build some sort of leverage. Otherwise, you’re just working hard and going in a circle.Naval is a fan of the iron prescription: Follow the most rigorous piece of advice and if you do it, you’ll be a level above everyone elseEx: Read the foundational books in your field, such as Darwin’s Origin of Species if you’re studying evolutionEx: Read The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham if you’re studying finance“I’m going to make it through this thing and it’s going to be hard but once I do, I’ll be much more capable of kind of whatever comes next” – Eric JorgensonRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgMy guest today is Eric Jorgenson, a Product Strategist at Zaarly and the author of the Almanack of Naval Ravikant: a guide to wealth and happiness. The book collects and curates Naval's wisdom from Twitter, podcasts, and essays over the past decade. Naval is the founder of Angel List, an angel investor who has invested in companies like Twitter and Uber, and the man behind one of the most popular Twitter accounts in the world. He's known for his thoughts on startups, investing, crypto, wealth, and happiness. This is a conversation about that book. We began the conversation talking about Multiply by Zero Effects, which comes from a short e-book Eric wrote called Career Advice for Uniquely Ambitious People. Then, we moved onto the Almanac. We talked about the differences between Charlie Munger and Naval Ravikant, building specific knowledge, and how operating companies influenced Naval's philosophy of life. At the end, we also jammed on what Naval would say to the owners of Joe's Bar-B-Que, Eric's favorite restaurant in Kansas City. ____________________________ Show Notes 2:28 - Why Eric wrote his new book, and what he regrets not putting in it. 6:15 - What Eric thinks Charlie Munger and Naval Ravikant would disagree on most. 9:34 - Why people like Naval and Munger often give advice as the "Iron Prescription" to solve a problem or learn in a field. 12:13 - Why so many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs were on track to be an academic but then split off. 13:20 - What entrepreneurs can learn from how comedians develop their voice and leverage their following. 15:57 - What knowledge Naval has that is unique only to him in his field. 19:36 - How to maximize leverage and value as an entrepreneur and in your career. 23:26 - What defines a startup, and what Eric has learned from Nivi through his writings on VentureHacks. 25:37 - How Naval uses Twitter as a repository for his ideas and findings and as a forge to test them out. 31:22 - Naval's view of hard work and how it has changed over time. 34:40 - Why it took multiple rereadings of his book and years of observation and experience for Eric to start fully understanding Naval's idea of "productize yourself". 36:11 - What about Eric's own book did he start to resent by the end of creating it. 40:01 - How the message of the book changed as Eric was compressing and cutting the source material down. 43:10 - Why Eric could not have done this book without loving Naval's work as much as he does. 46:19 - What advice Naval would give to Eric's favorite restaurant, Joe's Barbecue. 48:45 - Why David has never forgotten Eric's comment on how "owning a home is a never-ending battle against water" and what he means when he says that. 50:20 - How writing this book gave Eric "more clarity, confidence, and peace through all aspects of life."

Podcast Notes Key Takeaways  Be aware of the multiplying by zero effect: One bad variable that can ruin the whole experience Ex: You might own a beautiful restaurant with amazing food, but if the bathrooms are filthy and overflowing, you’ll have no customerEx: You have your dream job and dream company, but if your manager is a jerk and hates you for no reason, you’ll hate working there“Impatience with action, patience with results” – Naval RavikantDo that workout or write that blog post today, but don’t expect huge results right away “Hard work matters but it’s not the most important thing” – Eric JorgensonYou need to work smart and build some sort of leverage. Otherwise, you’re just working hard and going in a circle.Naval is a fan of the iron prescription: Follow the most rigorous piece of advice and if you do it, you’ll be a level above everyone elseEx: Read the foundational books in your field, such as Darwin’s Origin of Species if you’re studying evolutionEx: Read The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham if you’re studying finance“I’m going to make it through this thing and it’s going to be hard but once I do, I’ll be much more capable of kind of whatever comes next” – Eric JorgensonRead the full notes @ podcastnotes.orgMy guest today is Eric Jorgenson, a Product Strategist at Zaarly and the author of the Almanack of Naval Ravikant: a guide to wealth and happiness. The book collects and curates Naval's wisdom from Twitter, podcasts, and essays over the past decade. Naval is the founder of Angel List, an angel investor who has invested in companies like Twitter and Uber, and the man behind one of the most popular Twitter accounts in the world. He's known for his thoughts on startups, investing, crypto, wealth, and happiness. This is a conversation about that book. We began the conversation talking about Multiply by Zero Effects, which comes from a short e-book Eric wrote called Career Advice for Uniquely Ambitious People. Then, we moved onto the Almanac. We talked about the differences between Charlie Munger and Naval Ravikant, building specific knowledge, and how operating companies influenced Naval's philosophy of life. At the end, we also jammed on what Naval would say to the owners of Joe's Bar-B-Que, Eric's favorite restaurant in Kansas City. ____________________________ Show Notes 2:28 - Why Eric wrote his new book, and what he regrets not putting in it. 6:15 - What Eric thinks Charlie Munger and Naval Ravikant would disagree on most. 9:34 - Why people like Naval and Munger often give advice as the "Iron Prescription" to solve a problem or learn in a field. 12:13 - Why so many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs were on track to be an academic but then split off. 13:20 - What entrepreneurs can learn from how comedians develop their voice and leverage their following. 15:57 - What knowledge Naval has that is unique only to him in his field. 19:36 - How to maximize leverage and value as an entrepreneur and in your career. 23:26 - What defines a startup, and what Eric has learned from Nivi through his writings on VentureHacks. 25:37 - How Naval uses Twitter as a repository for his ideas and findings and as a forge to test them out. 31:22 - Naval's view of hard work and how it has changed over time. 34:40 - Why it took multiple rereadings of his book and years of observation and experience for Eric to start fully understanding Naval's idea of "productize yourself". 36:11 - What about Eric's own book did he start to resent by the end of creating it. 40:01 - How the message of the book changed as Eric was compressing and cutting the source material down. 43:10 - Why Eric could not have done this book without loving Naval's work as much as he does. 46:19 - What advice Naval would give to Eric's favorite restaurant, Joe's Barbecue. 48:45 - Why David has never forgotten Eric's comment on how "owning a home is a never-ending battle against water" and what he means when he says that. 50:20 - How writing this book gave Eric "more clarity, confidence, and peace through all aspects of life."

My guest today is Eric Jorgenson, a Product Strategist at Zaarly and the author of the Almanack of Naval Ravikant: a guide to wealth and happiness. The book collects and curates Naval's wisdom from Twitter, podcasts, and essays over the past decade. Naval is the founder of Angel List, an angel investor who has invested in companies like Twitter and Uber, and the man behind one of the most popular Twitter accounts in the world. He's known for his thoughts on startups, investing, crypto, wealth, and happiness. This is a conversation about that book. We began the conversation talking about Multiply by Zero Effects, which comes from a short e-book Eric wrote called Career Advice for Uniquely Ambitious People. Then, we moved onto the Almanac. We talked about the differences between Charlie Munger and Naval Ravikant, building specific knowledge, and how operating companies influenced Naval's philosophy of life. At the end, we also jammed on what Naval would say to the owners of Joe's Bar-B-Que, Eric's favorite restaurant in Kansas City. ____________________________ Show Notes 2:28 - Why Eric wrote his new book, and what he regrets not putting in it. 6:15 - What Eric thinks Charlie Munger and Naval Ravikant would disagree on most. 9:34 - Why people like Naval and Munger often give advice as the "Iron Prescription" to solve a problem or learn in a field. 12:13 - Why so many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs were on track to be an academic but then split off. 13:20 - What entrepreneurs can learn from how comedians develop their voice and leverage their following. 15:57 - What knowledge Naval has that is unique only to him in his field. 19:36 - How to maximize leverage and value as an entrepreneur and in your career. 23:26 - What defines a startup, and what Eric has learned from Nivi through his writings on VentureHacks. 25:37 - How Naval uses Twitter as a repository for his ideas and findings and as a forge to test them out. 31:22 - Naval's view of hard work and how it has changed over time. 34:40 - Why it took multiple rereadings of his book and years of observation and experience for Eric to start fully understanding Naval's idea of "productize yourself". 36:11 - What about Eric's own book did he start to resent by the end of creating it. 40:01 - How the message of the book changed as Eric was compressing and cutting the source material down. 43:10 - Why Eric could not have done this book without loving Naval's work as much as he does. 46:19 - What advice Naval would give to Eric's favorite restaurant, Joe's Barbecue. 48:45 - Why David has never forgotten Eric's comment on how "owning a home is a never-ending battle against water" and what he means when he says that. 50:20 - How writing this book gave Eric "more clarity, confidence, and peace through all aspects of life."

Eric chats with spirits expert and Copalli Rum Global Brand Ambassador Elayne Duff about a new Belizian cane spirit she's helping to bring to the US spirits and cocktail scene. Some of the topics we discuss include: The story of Copalli Rum as a philanthropic project by marine conservationist Todd Robinson - and how he teamed up with Chef Anya Fernald to create Copal Tree Lodge. How Elayne and her fellow Global Brand Ambassador Julie Reiner are educating bartenders and home consumers about the magic of Copalli rum here in the US. Which cane varietals, fermentation decisions, and sustainable distilling practices influence the flavor of Copalli rum. Some thoughts on the perfect Daiquiri - and how you can modulate the booze and sugar in the drink to achieve the ideal wash line and flavor profile for you. A cautionary tale about the utter folly of comparing spirits aged in different climates Why Eric thinks we need to coin the term “monkey’s share.” And much, much more

Welcome back to Toxin Terminator! Today Aimee is joined by Eric Musick. He is the co-owner and co-founder of Louis and Léa. Established in 2019, Eric and his wife started an eco-friendly subscription box company to better help prepare parents and pamper baby from birth day to birthday. Some of their partners and products have been featured in GQ, National Geographic, People, Glamour & Shark Tank. Before starting the subscription box company, Eric was a pig farmer turned cable guy for the last 15 years. Eric is a father of four young boys and will celebrate his 10 year wedding anniversary this August. He is also the co-owner of Adam & Eve Weddings & Designs, a wedding rental company in Manitoba, Canada.Eric has also recently launched his own podcast called The Subscription Box Show, where he helps aspiring and existing subscription box entrepreneurs start or grow their own businesses. After only 6 days, the podcast hit the iTunes "New Shows" list, and he’s had the pleasure of interviewing some of the biggest names in the subscription box industry like: John Haji of Gentleman’s Box, Cindy Nichols of The Wordy Traveler, John Roman of Carnivore Club and BattlBox, Andrew Hazen of Bagel of the Month Club, Ryan Hogan of Hunt A Killer, and many many more.In this episode you'll learn:Why Eric and his wife wanted to start a subscription box serviceWhat makes theirs so specialWhat types of products are in their boxesHow they choose the companies they will work withConnect with Eric:Louis and Lea:https://www.facebook.com/louisandleahttps://www.instagram.com/officiallouisandlea/https://louisandlea.com/Email eric@louisandlea.com or christine@louisandlea.com or hello@louisandlea.comThe Subscription Box Show:https://www.facebook.com/thesubscriptionboxshowhttps://www.instagram.com/thesubscriptionboxshow/https://www.thesubscriptionboxshow.com/Email eric@thesubscriptionboxshowEric will be featuring a discount code for our listeners. Discount Code for the Toxing Terminator family: TOXIN20 for 20% off everything in the store! (with a min purchase of $99.00)Connect with Aimee:http://aimeecarlson.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheToxinFreeLifestyle/https://www.instagram.com/aimeecarlson6/https://twitter.com/AimeeCa44250287https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz7-0umMiF7jxrw_fiVEmA/featuredDisclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase I will earn a commission at no cost to you. Keep in mind that I link these companies and their products because of their quality and not because of the commission I receive from your purchases. The decision is yours, and whether or not you decide to buy something is completely up to you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode #1437, we discuss how to do a daily marketing stand-up and the benefits of doing so when it comes to ads and scaling your business. These short meetings are invaluable for getting team members on the same page and ensuring that data is shared across your organization. Tune in to hear what kind of issues are typically addressed during one of these meetings.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Do A Daily Marketing Stand-Up.  [00:35] What we mean with the term “stand-up” in the context of marketing. [00:59] The communication value that is gained from doing frequent stand-ups. [01:42] Learn about Eric’s Agency Accelerator coaching program.   [02:10] Why Eric has a daily stand-up for his team working on the ads for this program. [02:59] Stand-ups are necessary if you’re doing ads and are trying to scale.  [03:20] Examples of the issues/items to address in daily stand-ups. [04:02] The most important metric to keep an eye on is the click-through rate. [04:22] Find a solution for metrics that have underperformed for three days in a row. [04:38] The importance of having alignment and sharing data across the organization.  [05:26] That’s it for today! [05:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Traction Supermetrics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1437, we discuss how to do a daily marketing stand-up and the benefits of doing so when it comes to ads and scaling your business. These short meetings are invaluable for getting team members on the same page and ensuring that data is shared across your organization. Tune in to hear what kind of issues are typically addressed during one of these meetings.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today's topic: How to Do A Daily Marketing Stand-Up.  [00:35] What we mean with the term “stand-up” in the context of marketing. [00:59] The communication value that is gained from doing frequent stand-ups. [01:42] Learn about Eric's Agency Accelerator coaching program.   [02:10] Why Eric has a daily stand-up for his team working on the ads for this program. [02:59] Stand-ups are necessary if you're doing ads and are trying to scale.  [03:20] Examples of the issues/items to address in daily stand-ups. [04:02] The most important metric to keep an eye on is the click-through rate. [04:22] Find a solution for metrics that have underperformed for three days in a row. [04:38] The importance of having alignment and sharing data across the organization.  [05:26] That's it for today! [05:37] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Traction Supermetrics   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Eric Morris is the founder of Local 130 Seafood. Named for the 130 miles of New Jersey coastline, Local 130 Seafood aims to inspire you to support local fisheries and eat local seafood whenever and wherever possible. In this episode, Eric and Hallie discuss how the United States currently imports 90% of its seafood, and the environmental and economic repercussions this has. If You Enjoy The Thought Room Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts. Special Offers: Use code THOUGHTROOM for $15 off entire order (min $75 order) at http://www.local130seafood.com/   Topics Explored:  > 19:30 Eating from the local Ecosystem > 23:30 Preservatives, Buying from Grocery Stories > 26:00 Why Eric believes you should never buy scallops in grocery stores > 35:00 Bluefin tuna fight so hard they can cook themselves from the inside > 39:30 Fishing laws & quotas > 42:00 The Karma of Fishing? > 44:00 Bringing Seafood to Urban Communities > 46:00 Seafood Fraud: Is Your Seafood Being Renamed to Make It Seem Fancy? > 60:30 Tuna pumped with C02 gas to make it appear red & fresh?  > 63:30 Eric’s battle with addiction & suicide attempt   Subscribe to The Thought Room:  Apple | https://tinyurl.com/qp3mqnp Spotify | https://tinyurl.com/wxyzmdw Stitcher | https://tinyurl.com/wrxv39g   Connect with Eric Morris: IG | @eatlocalfish and @local130seafood Website| http://www.local130seafood.com/ use code THOUGHTROOM for $15 off entire order (min $75 order)   Connect with Hallie Rose: Thought Room IG | https://www.instagram.com/thoughtroompodcast/  Hallie Rose IG | https://www.instagram.com/hallie_rosebud/ YouTube |http://bit.ly/ThoughtRoomYouTube  Website | www.thoughtroompodcast.com  Email | thoughtroompodcast@gmail.com    Sign up for the TRP Newsletter | www.thoughtroompodcast.com/newsletter    HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW!  → SUBSCRIBE:  Apple Podcasts +  Spotify + Stitcher +  Google Podcasts   → LEAVE A SHORT APPLE PODCASTS REVIEW:  Would you please consider leaving a typed review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? Even a one or two words! It takes less than 60 seconds and really makes a difference in helping to land prominent guests! (https://tinyurl.com/qp3mqnp)  →  SHARE: Spread the word! Share an episode, or tag @thoughtroompodcast on social media--tell us what you liked about this episode!   DONATE:  Patreon | https://www.patreon.com/thoughtroom Paypal: paypal.me/thoughtroompodcast  Venmo | Send a send a one-time gift via Venmo @hallierose ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Special thanks to Emmy-Award winning composer Kodomo (Chris Child) for allowing us to use his brilliant track Concept 1 as our theme song. 

Apple Podcasts Rate and Review for SpotOn Eric Allen is the President of Sixth Avenue West, a collection services company that primarily serves commercial insurance carriers, law firms, government contractors, and institutional lenders. He has over 15 years of experience in the insurance and human resources industries. His responsibilities as president include business development, quality assurance, and customer experience enhancement. Eric also held multiple leadership roles for insurance companies, self-insurance funds, and employer organizations.  Eric joins us to share what Sixth Avenue West does for the insurance industry and why they’re not your typical collections company. He shares the lessons he’s learned throughout his life and career, his sports accolades, and how his experience in track and field made him a good leader. He discusses the lack of empathy in the collections industry and how their business model addressed that gap. Eric also shares advice for those who may want to work with a collections company. “Learn the process and take it head-on. That will lead you into doing work outside of that one profession, and you become way more valued to a company and to yourself.” - Eric Allen Today on Spot On Insurance: Eric's life journey and some of the takeaways he learned. Some of Eric's notable sports achievements. How sports helped him become successful in his career. Why Eric didn't let his family background get in the way of his dreams. Eric's job as a premium auditor and when he decided to manage the family business. What separates Sixth Avenue West from a typical collection agency? The businesses they serve and how they plan to outlast the pandemic. What their "stoic philosophy" business model is about. The system they put in place as a workaround to the difficulty of collecting money. Key Takeaways: You can learn business skills from activities that don’t revolve around business. Empathy and collecting money are not mutually exclusive to one another. Connect with Eric Allen: Sixth Avenue West LinkedIn Email: eallen@6thAveW.com This episode was brought to you by….. Insurance Licensing Services of America (ILSA), America’s Premier Insurance Compliance and Licensing experts. To learn more about ILSA and their services, visit ILSAinc.com. Connect, Learn, Share Thank you for joining us on this week’s episode of Spot On Insurance. For more resources and episodes, visit SpotOnInsurance.com. Subscribe so you never miss an episode. Love what you’re learning, Spot Light your review on Apple Podcasts Rate and Review For SpotOn and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues!  

Meet Eric Upchurch, a former Special Operations Aviation Crewmember and an overall real estate investor. He first got interested in real estate when he purchased a house in 2006 and instead of it being a curse like most people thought, it made him a profit. In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Eric shares how he is involved in educating members of the military about making real estate investments through loans. He also talks about his passion for helping others achieve their purpose. Listen in to learn about the power adding value when creating connections especially in the real estate business. You will also get to learn the importance of having a ‘why’ that fuels your passion. Quote: “I pay a lot of money now for coaching and masterminds. This is because you’re surrounding yourself with people who have traveled the path that you want to be on. So always, pay for these things but make sure you vet them”- Eric Upchurch What You Will Learn: [1:31] Eric talks about how he and his team used their knowledge and experience in real estate to set up a premier education hub that teaches military members how to invest in real estate. [6:46] He shares why he chose to be enlisted in the military after college. His mission in life is to educate, empower and help people grow and his role in the military gave him that opportunity. [11:10] The success stories of military guys who are exercising what Eric and the team are teaching using their VA loans. [15:17] Eric describes his real estate investing journey and how he first saw the potential in it. How he started with house flipping. [20:51] Learn the importance of coaching and masterminds that might lead you to connections. Always have an intention when attending these events and paying the price won’t be a problem. [23:00] The power of having connections with like-minded people and being intentional with whom you talk to. Why Eric wants to be a connector of people as a way of adding value. [28:45] Why he prefers working in multifamily real estate than single-family. The scarcity mindset vs the abundant mindset. [31:53] When he shifted to multifamily investing and made his first deal. Advice on how to take steps towards the right direction for your goals. [38:03] Having a successful mindset. And the purpose of having a deep-rooted ‘why’ that defines your success. [41:00] The importance of doing things that make you happy and, in the process, help change other people’s lives. [44:26] Eric shares a story of a navy officer who has acted to learn everything they’re teaching and has already started investing. Following well-laid paths that lead to success. [53:40] The importance of building a team to better recognize your passion when running a business- how Eric accomplished this. Relevant Links: Book: Military House Hacking Website: https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericupchurch/ #podcast

Eric Lanel was born on January 26, 1968, in Queens, New York. He is the only child and son of Julius, a psychotherapist, and Barbara, a social worker, and spent many a dinner conversation discussing human behavior. Eric worked through high school as a mason and started a residential painting company that continued through college. Upon graduating with a degree in marketing from Hartford, Eric worked at CBS Television, Walt Disney Company, and Doubleclick before taking the role of President of GWPinc., a strategy agency. Today Eric lives in Livingston, New Jersey with his wife Francine and daughter Zoe. Eric has two adult sons: Adam who works in advertising and Griffin in the building industry. When not working with companies on strategy and developing content he can be found on a golf course or a stream. What you will learn from this episode: How Eric’s diverse career journey taught him the importance of learning, and how he brings that passion to his work at GWP Inc. How a set of unique circumstances led Eric to purchase and take control of GWP Inc., and how Eric has learned throughout his career to create a vision for his companies How GWP was operating prior to Eric taking it over, and why he decided to focus the company’s efforts on the particular vertical of the building industry How Eric and his team navigated the process of focusing on a specific niche, and what complexities they overcame during the process Why “opportunity cost” is a fear that many business owners experience when deciding whether to niche down, and how Eric overcame his own fear How one of the first steps Eric took was to determine what the “best” agency in the building space would look like, and how he and his team worked toward that vision Why Eric sees his role as a leader as one of always learning, growing, and anticipating the needs of his clients How Eric’s podcast, Constructing Brands, offers GWP a platform to better understand their clients’ questions and needs while offering them greater value How Eric’s early career experience and family background helped provide him a greater respect for the building trades Resources: Website: https://gwpinc.com/ Email: elanel@gwpinc.com Constructing Brands podcast: https://gwpinc.com/podcast/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/eric-lanel-28a6144/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/gwp-inc-/ Instagram: @gwp_inc Additional Resources: Sell With Authority by Drew McLellan and Stephen Woessner: https://amzn.to/39y7x13 Predictive ROI Free Resource Library: https://predictiveroi.com/resources/

Have you ever wondered what goes into operating a mushroom cultivation and equipment business? After today’s episode, wonder no more! Eric Myers joins us to share his expertise in all things fungi!   Owner of Myers Mushrooms in Wichita, Kansas, Eric doesn’t only sell mushrooms, he is also a specialty vendor of equipment precisely engineered for making DIY gourmet mushroom-growing easy, expedient, and effective. Additionally, Eric offers telephone consultations and 2-day hands-on mushroom cultivation classes for fungi fanatics who are aspiring to professionally grow gourmet mushrooms! Tune in to get a detailed overview of mushroom cultivation and more!   You’ll hear: How Eric got started in mushroom farming 1:42 Why Eric sold his operation in El Paso, Texas 3:36 What a typical day in Eric’s mushroom cultivation operation looks like 5:03 About the typical shelf life for Eric’s mushrooms 5:52 About the current untapped opportunities in the mushroom market 7:36 How Eric goes about moisturizing his mushrooms 12:54 How Eric manages all the tasks involved with his cultivation 15:34 What Eric’s operating procedures look like 18:31  The hardest thing Eric has ever done as a mushroom farmer 20:21 What goes into the spawning process 22:49 What Eric is doing differently now 28:22 Why to use shipping containers as a mushroom grower 30:08 How to make sure you’re not breathing in spores 31:19 How Eric goes about marketing 34:23 The biggest mistake new mushroom farmers make according to Eric 38:55 The drawbacks of using wood for your growing room 40:29 About the interesting farms Eric has visited during his time in the air force 41:33 About Eric’s favorite farming tool 46:49 Where to find more about Eric and Myers Mushrooms 51:34   About the guest:Eric is currently serving in the military as a vehicle mechanic in the US Air Force but loves mushroom cultivation! He started cultivating in El Paso, TX in 2015 and grew his El Paso operation to be the largest mushroom farm in the city. Since then he sold his operation and moved to Wichita, KS where he’s constructing a 2400 sq ft facility. He’s been happily married for 9 years, to his wife Joana, who handles the bag sales. They have a son, Eric Jr, who loves to help out in the lab, and a daughter, Brooke, who was born in early 2019. He’s been growing commercially for 5 years and plans to expand his knowledge and equipment as he gets closer to military retirement and can grow mushrooms full-time.Follow him here: Website - https://www.myersmushrooms.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Myersmushrooms/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/myersmushrooms/

Eric Jorgenson is a product strategist, writer and (rarely) an Angel investor. He is on the founding team of Zaarly, and has been publishing online since 2014. His business blog, Evergreen, has educated and entertained over a million readers. He's also the author of the soon-to-be-released "Almanack of Naval Ravikant", a book of Naval's most valuable thoughts, tweets, and pieces of wisdom from the past decade. He and Asher discuss how he came up with the idea of writing the Navalmanack, his first experience writing online with Evergreen, and reflecting on lessons learned after nine years with Zaarly. [1:01]: Dropping out of school to join Zaarly in 2011 [2:34]: Why Eric would work for Bo Fishback—the founder of Zaarly—in a McDonald's [4:02]: Narrowing Zaarly's focus to home service providers [5:44]: How Eric's role within the company has evolved over time [6:42]: Reflecting on 9+ years at Zaarly [10:40]: How the idea for the "Almanack of Naval Ravikant" was born [13:47]: Eric's favorite pieces of advice from Naval [16:25]: Curating timeless business advice at Evergreen Library [21:06]: Course Correctly and Eric's next project after he finishes the Navalmanack [24:45]: Eric's love for "Poor Charlie's Almanack" and "The Systems Bible" Eric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricJorgenson Navalmanack Website: https://www.navalmanack.com/ Evergreen Library: https://medium.com/evergreen-business-weekly Course Correctly: http://coursecorrectly.com/ Eric's Personal Website: https://www.ejorgenson.com/

'You have a limitless number of stories...I’m going to prove that you do' In this Mindvalley podcast, globally celebrated founder of WildFit Eric Edmeades is about to share the best, (and pretty surprising) secrets behind delivering a talk that will leave the audience speechless.  Listen out for: Why you’re ONE talk away from...anything you really want from life! How owning your vulnerability could be your biggest strength on stage. Why Eric was terrified of public speaking and how he transcended the fear. Like this episode? Leave us a review on iTunes, Twitter or Instagram (@Mindvalley). Resources - Check out the new podcast by Mindvalley - Superhumans At Work iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/superhumans-at-work-by-mindvalley/id14899326277. Spotfiy - https://open.spotify.com/show/1cdSpIMVXCUoCg6KEseFUu. Learn more from Eric on how to transform your eating habits once and for all with this Free Mindvalley Masterclass - https://go.mindvalley.com/podcast_wf

Episode 6 of the Any Given Runday Podcast and we catch up the lads on how their first month's training has gone.1:10: Aaron talks about how his first month has went and the biggest thing he would change in hindsight. 3:45: The types of runners Aaron and Eric are wearing in their training, the science behind it (from Eric's perspective, Aaron just thinks they are class) and why Seán wouldn't be a fan of barefoot training. 7:30: Seán & Eric do the maths and get to the bottom of how many runs Aaron has really done over the last 5 weeks and the uphill battle he has to be ready for the Madrid Marathon9:15: 'I hate running' and the impact of the negative mindset11:55: Why running progression is not always about improving your distances12:40: Why ego running will lead to your downfall and the painful mistake Seán made when he took Conor's PB on a 10km into account14:10: Why you need to be strict with the timing of your runs15:50: Why Eric is an advocate of early morning training18:40: Finding that zone and maintaining it for being dedicated to your training20:30: One last push from Seán and Eric to get "@ A Aron" on Instagram Follow us on social media to get day by day updates on how we are getting on in their 16-week training to the marathon in Madrid. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anygivenrundayofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anygivenrundayofficial/#AnyGivenRunday

Eric D. Moeller is the co-founder of STR Legends (Short-Term Rental Legends), a mastermind group dedicated to allowing short-term rental investors to come together to learn and network. Born and raised to a blue-collar family in New Jersey, Eric got his first taste of real estate investing at the early age of seventeen when he was mentored by a local investor. She taught him the ins and outs of real estate investing and by the age of nineteen Eric had purchased his first property. Over the years Eric went on to purchase, renovate and sell hundreds of homes throughout New Jersey. In 2016, Eric made the move to sunny San Diego to launch Homtel, an Airbnb co-hosting, leasing, and investment company that specializes in hosting the most unique homes in the most unique parts of the world. He was quickly named a super host and is currently managing listings throughout southern California and is quickly expanding into new markets. Eric's passions are in Muay Thai, travel (while staying in Airbnbs, of course), and helping teach and mentor other entrepreneurs in Real Estate, Airbnb, and business. Eric is a certified Hypnotherapist and is a certified practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP). What you'll learn about in this episode: Why Eric chose to leave the single-family home and apartment building investing niche to pursue AirBNB and short-term rentals How Eric's model leverages investors' properties with minimal investment, and how his short-term rental model on Airbnb works How Eric and his team approach property owners with two different offers, one tailored for risk-averse owners and the other offering higher returns Why rapidly changing short-term rental laws all over the world mean it is important to research your local laws before getting started Why Airbnb rentals work in any real estate market where hotels are found, not just in “vacation destinations” Why the vast majority of the work involved in short-term rentals is outsourced and managed through technology What kind of upfront costs you can expect to spend initially furnishing a short-term property rental What formula Eric and his team use to determine the anticipated profitability of a leased property How technology like keypad locks and camera streams allow Eric and his team to run short-term rental properties anywhere in the world Additional resources: Website: www.TheMentorPodcast.com/Summit Website: www.strlegends.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ericdmoeller/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/short-term-rental-legends/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ericdmoeller22 Facebook: www.facebook.com/strlegends/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/strlegends/

Eric "chessbrah" Hansen is a chess Grandmaster, but also an ex team owner of a team that played in the biggest PUBG league in Europe - PEL. Since PUBG esports suddenly went downhill as 2019 was closing, we're going to uncover what PUBG Corp did wrong and how it felt being constantly in the dark as a team owner. Eric also touches on how much the whole endeavor actually costed and whether he'd try investing again in PUBG esports or not. The video episode is available on YouTube! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Idea behind starting the team "Desperado esports" 09:55 - Entering into PUBG esports 16:55 - Number of people involved in an esports team 19:45 - Phase 1 PEL Contender League 23:20 - Contender team salaries 26:50 - Phase 2 PEL Contender League 28:15 - Dropping the team and pickup up a new roster for Phase 3 31:15 - Why Eric invested in Europe and not North America 34:24 - Picking up ex Beşiktaş esports and getting into PEL 35:23 - Pessimism before Phase 3 in PUBG esports, bad communication from PUBG Corp 39:08 - Fully investing in the team and players 41:10 - Biggest issues in Phase 3 45:14 - Broken promises by PUBG Corp 49:24 - Thoughts on PUBG marketing their own esport 50:46 - Revenue share on ingame skins 52:31 - Casual viewer concerns about PUBG competitive games 54:18 - How much the whole esports team investment costed in $$$ 56:00 - The horrible tournament scheduling of late 2019 and early 2020 57:03 - What's killing PUBG esports59:12 - Future of PUBG esports 59:55 - Lack of competent PUBG Corp esports employees 1:01:24 - How PUBG Corp hired their esports staff 1:02:50 - A lot of ideas, but no one was listening 1:04:42 - PUBG Corp catering towards mostly Asia 1:06:40 - No one responding to questions 1:08:45 - PUBG needs a complete overhaul 1:11:37 - Potential of getting back into PUBG esports as a team owner Final Phase Podcast: YouTube | iTunes | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Anchor | Tune-in | RadioPublic | Spreaker | All Platforms sprEEEzy: Twitch | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Discord | Website | Patreon chessbrah: Twitch | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Show made possible by Patreon Contributors: Eric Hennenhoefer

Eric and Jonders Talk for half an hour about: Why Eric is weird, name drop just way to many people, bits that make Eric physically uncomfortable, and debate does breakfast cereal bring people joy? Really does it? Then Football: Ranking the four remaining QBs. Kelce vs Kittle, Peterson vs Lynch.

In episode #1246, we talk about a $3,000 story and if it was really worth it or not? Have you ever invested in something and then wondered if it was actually money well-spent? For today’s show, Neil interviews Eric on his experience of spending $3,000 to go to a conference to discover if it was really worth the hype. Tune in to discover the importance of building a story for your brand, where to use it, and Eric’s three biggest takeaways from attending the event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: A $3,000 Story: Was it Worth it or Not? [00:47] When it is better to opt for the book: better value for money. [01:09] Why Eric decided to build an external story for his brand. [01:43] What convinced Eric to attend the conference? [02:23] The story Eric created for ClickFlow: what do they do? [03:40] The process you go through at the conference: creating your brand script. [04:44] Brand script for ClickFlow: what does a brand script entail? [05:38] How to access a brand script template for your business. [06:14] Three biggest tips Eric learned from the conference. [07:50] Understanding where to implement or use your story in your marketing.  [08:31] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Building a StoryBrand Yaniv Masjedi Nextiva Donald Miller StoryBrand Conference Clickflow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

In episode #1246, we talk about a $3,000 story and if it was really worth it or not? Have you ever invested in something and then wondered if it was actually money well-spent? For today's show, Neil interviews Eric on his experience of spending $3,000 to go to a conference to discover if it was really worth the hype. Tune in to discover the importance of building a story for your brand, where to use it, and Eric's three biggest takeaways from attending the event. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today's topic: A $3,000 Story: Was it Worth it or Not? [00:47] When it is better to opt for the book: better value for money. [01:09] Why Eric decided to build an external story for his brand. [01:43] What convinced Eric to attend the conference? [02:23] The story Eric created for ClickFlow: what do they do? [03:40] The process you go through at the conference: creating your brand script. [04:44] Brand script for ClickFlow: what does a brand script entail? [05:38] How to access a brand script template for your business. [06:14] Three biggest tips Eric learned from the conference. [07:50] Understanding where to implement or use your story in your marketing.  [08:31] That's it for today! [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Building a StoryBrand Yaniv Masjedi Nextiva Donald Miller StoryBrand Conference Clickflow Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

Today Eric and Chad discuss "nature's candy". Is fruit really everything it's cracked up to be? And how does fruit fit into a keto lifestyle?  A dark day in Chad's keto journey. Is there such a thing as a healthy sugar? And does fruit have it? Can the body differentiate between sources of fructose and glucose? Meats vs Fruits: which has more vitamins and nutrients? Fructose and fatty liver disease. Fruit! Double the dopamine hit and NO hunger satiation. Why Eric doesn't use mouthwash. And how keto is a great safety mechanism for avoiding the bad stuff. But what about those anti-oxidants?? Do you know what's a far better (and healthier) source of potent anti-oxidants than fruit? bioStak. Check out bioStak.com and see for yourself. If you have any questions on this episode (or any questions in general) don't hesitate to reach out to us at bioteam@biofitcoaching.com, or submit a question on www.lifeinketosispodcast.com.  And if you're interested in starting your own journey, you can find out more information at biofitcoaching.com or on Instagram @biofit_coaching

Everybody is recording video these days. From Snapchat to Instagram Stories, video is everywhere.  But as the demand for video content increases, how do you and your company stay current? You could partner with an agency for all your video needs. But unless you’re Apple or Google, that’s probably not financially feasible.  You could do it all in-house.  But depending on the size of your team, acquiring the equipment and know-how could take up valuable time and resources? What if there were a third way?  Eric Langhoff and his team at TechData think they’ve solved the scalability problem.  On this episode of VideoInFocus, Eric talks all about:  What a self-service video production studio looks like Why Eric’s team saw the need for an on demand video production studio.  How you can set one up for your own company.  You can find this interview, and more like it, by subscribing to the Creating Connections Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on our YouTube Channel.

We live in a culture that stresses achievement and promotes the mythology of the rugged individual. And as a result, we feel increasingly isolated, viewing life as a series of transactions rather than relationships. We’ve forgotten that our actions have consequences on other people—and the planet. What if we made an effort to develop community with our neighbors and take care of each other? What if we created place-based economies to serve the needs of our own communities? Economies that work without exploiting other people or the environment?   Eric Kornacki is the President and CEO of THRIVE Partners, an organization created to provide communities with the tools to establish healthy, resilient, inclusive and vibrant economies. He is also the former Executive Director of Re:Vision, a venture that transformed one of Denver’s most marginalized neighborhoods by cultivating community food systems and developing a place-based economy. Today, Eric joins Christophe and Alexsandra to explain how a community college English class sparked his interest in the relationship between economic development and environmental degradation. He discusses his decision to invest in his own community first, rather than pursuing work in developing countries.   Eric describes Re:Vision’s work around food insecurity in southwest Denver, sharing how the community has changed through the development of a place-based economy. He also walks us through the neighborhood’s decision to create a food cooperative that keeps more than $11M in the community every year. Listen in for Eric’s insight into the connection between consciousness and climate change—and learn how THRIVE is working to create a movement that inspires other communities to implement a village economy.   Key Takeaways   [0:26] What sparked Eric’s interest in climate change Drew economic development + environmental degradation as topics for paper Inspired to create economy that works for people but doesn’t destroy planet   [3:42] Eric’s path to Reversing Climate Change Degree in economics and international development Solve problems on ground in developing countries Discovered Schumacher’s idea of village economics   [8:13] Why Eric chose to work in Denver vs. overseas Unethical to implement solutions without facing consequences Decision to invest in own community first   [10:52] Re:Vision’s work in southwest Denver Build relationships by addressing food insecurity Develop largest community food system in country (2,000 gardens) Create jobs in community with leadership opportunities   [15:38] How the community has changed through Re:Vision Transformation from fear and isolation to trust and connection Hope and possibility result of activating underused human capital   [19:39] The downside of our cultural focus on achievement See life as series of transactions rather than relationships Forget actions have consequences on other people + planet Must develop higher consciousness to solve climate change   [23:48] The framework of a place-based economy No export until needs met locally Put other’s needs before own   [25:29] How Eric found the early adopters to start Re:Vision Conversations where community already gathering (i.e.: parent groups) Move to community to demonstrate ownership   [28:35] The role of the promotoras within Re:Vision Community health workers (Central American strategy) Lived experience viewed as important, give knowledge tools needed   [29:45] How a place-based economy keeps money in the community Neighborhood losing $16M/year shopping for groceries elsewhere Create cooperative owned by community rather than chain grocery store   [32:45] How the Re:Vision coop deals with seasonality Sell vegetables in spring, summer and fall  Indoor hydroponic farm and work with other vendors in winter   [34:21] How the coop concept has expanded beyond food Nanny and community language coops have emerged Local businesses serve needs of own community   [36:19] The idea behind Eric’s new venture, THRIVE Create movement to help other communities develop place-based economies   [37:06] How Eric’s work connects to climate change Re-localize economies, plant idea of relationships + connectedness Model of resilience + self-sufficiency should global food system break down   [41:56] Eric’s challenge for Reversing Climate Change listeners Put down phone, get plugged in where live   Connect with Christophe & Alexsandra   Nori Nori on Facebook  Nori on Twitter Nori on Medium Nori on YouTube Nori on GitHub Nori Newsletter Email hello@nori.com Nori White Paper Subscribe on iTunes Carbon Removal Newsroom   Resources   Re:Vision THRIVE Eric’s TEDx Talk EF Schumacher Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered by EF Schumacher Books by Eckhart Tolle The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson Books by Wendell Berry The Maritime Northwest Garden Guide by Carl Elliott and Rob Peterson

Compliance has a bad rap in the financial services industry, but today’s guest has a unique perspective. Now a compliance officer, he actually started his career in the financial services industry as an advisor, so he understands exactly how compliance affects—and can even improve—your business. He’s also passionate about helping advisors run their own independent practices while staying compliant. Joining the podcast today is Eric Wachtel. Eric is the national chief compliance officer for IDC WIN where he is responsible for maintaining and strengthening IDC WIN’s compliance programs and initiatives. He has 24 years of experience in the life insurance industry and has worked steadily to build IDC WIN’s compliance programs while maintaining a pro-business environment. Eric is also the compliance chair of Legislative Affairs for the Canadian Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (CAILBA) where he participates in numerous insurance industry working groups and committees which help shape the direction of compliance in the life insurance industry. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: What fair treatment of consumers means and why it’s becoming so important (3:55) What exactly you need to do to be compliant (11:00) How templates can make compliance a lot easier—but they don’t do the work for you (17:10) How good compliance is good for business (33:05) Why Eric is excited about how the insurance industry is handling compliance lately (39:15) Why it’s critical to have the right support when it comes to compliance (41:10) Links and Resources: Email Eric Call Eric at: 905-366-3866 EXT#3228 Quotes by Eric Wachtel: “Good compliance equals good production and good service to consumers.” “I tell advisors to resist the temptation to take your template, customize it, get it done, then throw it in a drawer and don’t look at it for a year. Because that is a pitfall.” “Compliance these days is synonymous with professionalism.” Historically, there has been a lot of angst around compliance because advisors haven’t been clear on what exactly they have to do. That’s because insurance compliance is principles-based (rather than rules-based like securities), which can lead to ambiguity and uncertainty. But Eric is here to share the exact steps you need to take to be compliant and have peace of mind. Hint: If you’d like to hear more about compliance in wealth management, listen to our episode with Jamie List where he explains

Eric Thurston has enabled many of the world’s leading organizations to leverage technology solutions to drive business performance. He is currently as President and CEO of Personify, a market-leading technology platform that helps organizations to better engage their constituents, maximize revenue and optimize operations. In his role at Personify, Eric has led the company through a founder transition, successfully acquired three new technology solutions, executed a major product rewrite and positioned Personify to be sold from its private equity sponsor Rubicon Technology Partners to Pamlico Capital. As host of the Planet Leadership podcast, Eric meets with leaders, influencers, and movers and shakers in the association and nonprofit market to explore the issues and topics keeping up executives up at night, such as how to drive efficiencies within an organization, leverage technology to be more effective, and stay on top of trends in a rapidly evolving market. Eric has a wealth of experience in the software industry, serving in leadership roles at Mitratech, P2 Energy Solutions, Oracle and SAP. He lives in Austin and enjoys boating, hiking, and fishing with his family. What you will learn from this episode: Eric Thurston’s journey to owning private equity-owned software companies Why Eric describes himself as a “Transformational CEO” How Eric transformed and grew Personify since 2013 when he became CEO The vital priorities Eric’s leadership team planned and followed in order to grow Personify and why they plan over a five-year time frame How Eric build out his leadership team within Personify Two reasons why the topic of leadership is important to Eric The types of organizations that Personify serves Two ways that business owners can become transformational leaders Inside information about Eric’s new podcast, Plant Leadership and his decision to start a podcast The reason why Eric chose the name ‘Planet Leadership’ for his podcast Eric’s influential lessons that he learned from his mentors and how that lesson helped him become the leader he is today Resources: Podcast Website: http://theplanetleadership.com/ Website: personify.com

Eric Thurston has enabled many of the world’s leading organizations to leverage technology solutions to drive business performance. At Personify, he led the company through a founder transition, a major product rewrite and has transformed the organization into the market leader of constituent management and engagement solutions. In 2018, he led Personify’s acquisition of events software provider a2z, the company’s third acquisition under Eric’s guidance, and successfully positioned Personify to be sold from its private equity sponsor Rubicon Technology Partners to Pamlico Capital. Eric is committed to creating a suite of complementary best-in-breed solutions that help Personify’s clients achieve their missions. He has a wealth of experience in the software industry, serving in leadership roles at Mitratech, P2 Energy Solutions, Oracle and SAP. Eric lives in Austin and enjoys boating, hiking, and fishing with his family.   What you’ll learn about in this episode: Meet your host, Eric Thurston, and learn about his role as the CEO of a dynamic mid-sized software company Why Eric decided to launch the Planet Leadership podcast as a way to share unique stories of business leaders, associations and nonprofits that aren't being told elsewhere Why the podcast was named Planet Leadership to reflect its goal of sharing stories of people and organizations who are trying to change the planet Why nonprofit organizations, who are doing incredible work, also face remarkable challenges they have to overcome Why the private equity world is another area the podcast will cover, featuring interviews focused on building a great culture, scaling, team building, and rebranding What Eric and his team look for in a company when considering an acquisition, and how they integrate an acquired organization into their own   Additional resources:   Website: www.theplanetleadership.com

Eric Helms aka Captain America is back on the show. Eric has been tirelessly completing his PhD programme over in New Zealand over the past years. This precluded him from competing in his sport; natural bodybuilding. However, having recently become a Dr he is now in prep for the 2019 season. In today's podcast we talk about why Eric took so many years away from the stage, what's different this time round and all the juicy details from his split to his peak week! Timestamps: 02:19 Why Eric took so much time away from stage 06:16 Eric talks about tracking macros and the difference between now and 8 years ago 10:58 Monitoring the bodyweight? 18:21 Reactive adjustments due to experience 28:45 Track steps or monitor NEAT 35:43 Minimum fat intake? 38:40 What was the peak week approach? 45:39 How variable are peak weeks 52:50 Eric talks about his training approach 01:06:27 What are Eric's upcoming shows? https://3dmusclejourney.com/ https://www.instagram.com/helms3dmj/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0TSHiim3sE __ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __ Recommended supplements: Denovo Nutrition (use code STEVE) • https://denovosupps.com?aff=6 __ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/

In this special episode, my fiance Eric and I share our adventure from being New York City dwellers to choosing to move to Upstate NY to be closer to nature. We share: How we manifested our tiny house in Upstate NY Why we’re moving into a tiny home Our favorite tiny living online resources How we’re managing our move from a big Brooklyn apartment to a tiny house that’s one third of the size How we found our real estate agent How we knew when we found the right property for us Why Eric took an earthbag home building workshop in Guatemala Why we decided against natural building (for now) How we found our bank for the mortgage Following your intuition, seeing the signs, and taking big leaps to propel your expansion as a human and as an entrepreneur Follow our adventure on: @wokeandwired @breakfastcriminals @crystalcriminals @tinycabinnewyork Mentioned on this episode: Essentialism: A Disciplined Pursuit Of Less by Greg McKeown Living Big In A Tiny House on YouTube Zillow Pluspuu modern log cabins Leo Babauta, Zen Habits Sorelle Amore on YouTube “The Business Monk” Dave Burns on Woke & Wired Ksenia on Natalie Miles “So You Think You’re Intuitive Podcast” Eric Brief Art Connect with Woke & Wired: If you enjoyed the podcast, please share it. Subscribe, rate and review the show on iTunes. Your rating and review help more people discover it. Join the private Woke & Wired Facebook group. Tag me on Instagram @wokeandwired and let me know your favorite takeaways!

Eric Hinman is an influencer marketer, CrossFit athlete, Ironman triathlete (2x Kona Ironman), angel investor, and fitness, tech, and hospitality entrepreneur. Eric is the co-founder of Urban Life Athletics, a fitness facility in Syracuse, NY, as well as Original Grain, a healthy fast-casual restaurant chain. He is also a partner at Fellow Gent, an aspirational media company for wellness-minded men, and The Endurance Squad, an endurance sports coaching company for competitive athletes. Championing innovative disruptors in the fitness, tech, and hospitality industries, Eric’s portfolio of investments includes brands such as Ten Thousand, WellWell, Fitner Technologies, Verlaine, and Swerve. In this episode we dive into: How Eric transitioned from working a job in the insurance industry to co-founding a software company and eventually only focusing on passion projects. The importance of being aware of our strengths, focusing on our zone of genius and not being the jack of all trades. How Triathlons helped Eric realize he could control his destiny based on time and practice and how he applied this mindset into businesses. Purposeful practice and why Eric uses this as a basis for all areas of his life including business, fitness, and personal growth. Why Eric decided to go from a competitive triathlon athlete to leading an everyday fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur. Why Eric seeks out discomfort every day, and why he believes seeking good stress is good for your health. How to balance our body between stress and recovery. The power of using structure and routines to create freedom. How Eric is intentional in meeting new people every single day and how he build this practice into his routine. Eric’s struggle in “going with the flow”, and his efforts to work on being more open with sharing his time when it is not something that interests him. How Eric uses the way he feels to evaluate things rather than science and why he believes this approach has led to his success in both health and business. www.brenttieri.com www.erichinman.com

Eric Cole (@drericcole) is arguably the #1 cyber security expert in the US with a resume including the Obama administration, the CIA, the Gates Foundation and CTO of McAfee and was inducted into the 2014 InfoSecurity Hall of Fame.Eric is an expert in information technology, with a focus on secure network design, perimeter defense, penetration testing, vulnerability discovery, and intrusion detection systems. He has also authored many books, including Online Danger, Advanced Persistent Threat and many more, an inventor with more than 20 patents and the founder of Secure Anchor, an elite cybersecurity consulting firm.You can listen right here on iTunesToday we discuss: * The importance of cybersecurity and why hacking always gets easier * What the CIA does when it comes to cyberwarfare * Why the US is actually one of the biggest perpetrators of hacking worldwide * What is the future of politics in a post-Trump world * Which monopoly scares Eric the most and why * How Alexa and smart home devices drive even greater surveillance and tyranny * Why Eric is terrified of autonomous vehicles and thinks they're overhyped * How Eric views social media and our future * Why politicians probably can't fix the cybersecurity threat * How to think about increased polarization * What Russia taught us about social media and influence * Is Huawei actually a threat to US infrastructureMake a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support FringeFMFringeFM is supported by the generosity of its readers and listeners. If you find our work valuable, please consider supporting us on Patreon, via Paypal or with DonorBox powered by Stripe.Donate

Today's Sunday Supp question comes from Instagram, @rocksteadybae, and they want to know about the relationship between keto and running, specifically racing half and full marathons. Is keto an option for runners? How our muscles become fat adapted (just like our brains). Fatty acids as the fuel source. Why Eric recommends training in a fasted state. And UCAN! The power of the super starch (especially for race training). Another round of fasted state is quickly approaching! Go to biofitcoaching.com/fast to reserve your spot now. Join Eric and Chad for a guided 3-day fast, from anywhere! Are you taking your 2 capsules a day? Go to bioStak.com to get the stack that will quite literally change your cellular health. If you have any questions on this episode (or any questions in general) don't hesitate to reach out to us at bioteam@biofitcoaching.com, or submit a question on www.lifeinketosispodcast.com.  And if you're interested in starting your own journey, you can find out more information at biofitcoaching.com or on Instagram @biofit_coaching

If you've been living the ketogenic lifestyle for more than 5 minutes, you've likely already encountered some opposition! It seems that everyone has an opinion, and sometimes the most vocal are those that haven't experienced the benefits for themselves. So today, the guys want to give you some answers to the most commonly raised keto concerns. Why Eric may be extra chatty today... Of experimentations and urine. Wait, isn't keto just another fad?? Bonus: Eric shares his biggest diet regret! Being cautious of the "keto-approved" packaging. Ketosis: The ONLY "diet" to be proven in court. Wait, don't you need carbohydrates? All that fat will give you a heart attack! And finally, you can't build muscle on keto. Right? Have you heard the news? A new fasted state session is right around the corner! (And on Eric's birthday no less). Go to biofitcoaching.com/fast to reserve your spot! In this episode, Eric talks about the advantage bioStak has given him in his most recent self-experimentation. If you haven't experienced these benefits for yourself yet, what are you waiting for? Check out bioStak.com to grab your bottle. And as always, if you have any questions on this episode (or any questions in general) don't hesitate to reach out to us at bioteam@biofitcoaching.com, or submit a question on www.lifeinketosispodcast.com.  And if you're interested in starting your own journey, you can find out more information at biofitcoaching.com or on Instagram @biofit_coaching

Today Eric and Chad discuss "nature's candy". Is fruit really everything it's cracked up to be? And how does fruit fit into a keto lifestyle?  A dark day in Chad's keto journey. Is there such a thing as a healthy sugar? And does fruit have it? Can the body differentiate between sources of fructose and glucose? Meats vs Fruits: which has more vitamins and nutrients? Fructose and fatty liver disease. Fruit! Double the dopamine hit and NO hunger satiation. Why Eric doesn't use mouthwash. And how keto is a great safety mechanism for avoiding the bad stuff. But what about those anti-oxidants?? Do you know what's a far better (and healthier) source of potent anti-oxidants than fruit? bioStak. Check out bioStak.com and see for yourself. Want some cool gifts? Eric and Chad spend a lot of time on this podcast trying to provide valuable content to listeners like you. If you have found value in the podcast, would you consider becoming a patron? Check out our link at www.patreon.com/lifeinketosis.  We also have some really awesome exclusive gifts there for listeners that pledge!  If you have any questions on this episode (or any questions in general) don't hesitate to reach out to us at bioteam@biofitcoaching.com, or submit a question on www.lifeinketosispodcast.com.  And if you're interested in starting your own journey, you can find out more information at biofitcoaching.com or on Instagram @biofit_coaching

Eric Weaver, DHA, MHA, is nationally recognized for his work in primary care transformation and value-based care. As a corporate vice president for Innovista Health Solutions, he oversees enterprise strategy and technology adoption for a fast-growing population health management services organization. Dr. Weaver has been recognized for his contribution to the health care industry by receiving the ACHE Robert S. Hudgens Award for Young Healthcare Executive of the Year and the Modern Healthcare “Up & Comers” Award in 2016. Prior to joining the Innovista leadership team in 2015, he was the president and CEO of Austin, Texas–based Integrated ACO—one of the more successful physician-led accountable care organizations in the country. 01:41 Why investors are or are not leaving hospitals. 02:51 Why Eric believes the times are changing. 02:58 How hospitals are going to have to rethink their business model. 03:42 “Consolidating definitely creates leverage.”—Stacey 04:16 Physician-led ACOs vs hospital-led ACOs, and which are performing better. 05:34 How physician-led ACOs actually have an advantage. 06:33 Physicians playing a large role in the transition to value-based care. 07:23 Will physician-led ACOs come out on top? 09:38 Bundled payments for specialists? 10:05 The new wave of delivering care. 11:44 “Ultimately, what you want to march towards ... is having delegated capabilities.” 13:37 Getting all three: high quality, lower costs, and better patient experiences. 15:10 “You’re gonna have to take risks with this.” 19:31 Creating enablement across the risk continuum. 19:54 Incremental things you can do to be more patient-centered. 20:38 The need to pick a partner in this new transition. 21:59 Understanding how key physician partnership is. 23:16 Supporting the average doctor. 23:45 “We have to know that they can overcome the barriers.” 24:37 “Take the steps to start doing something.” 24:54 Creating disruptive innovations toward patient-centered care. 27:09 Deconstructing the model of the "team."

Today's Sunday Supp question comes from Nichole who wants to know if it's OK to make the switch from Swerve to Monk Fruit. Eric shares his own sweetener journey. Why Eric landed on monk fruit. It's not just sweet! (There are some great anti-oxidant benefits as well) And why the important thing is just getting away from sugar. Instead of supplements, have you tried stacking? Go to biostak.com to see what all the buzz is about. Want some cool gifts? Eric and Chad spend a lot of time on this podcast trying to provide valuable content to listeners like you. If you have found value in the podcast, would you consider becoming a patron? Check out our link at www.patreon.com/lifeinketosis.  We also have some really awesome exclusive gifts there for listeners that pledge!  If you have any questions on this episode (or any questions in general) don't hesitate to reach out to us at bioteam@biofitcoaching.com, or submit a question on www.lifeinketosispodcast.com.  And if you're interested in starting your own journey, you can find out more information at biofitcoaching.com or on Instagram @biofit_coaching

Eric Merola, international award-winning documentary filmmaker, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Eric talks about fetal stem cells, also referred to as “The God Cells” and how these powerful stem cells can heal almost every type of chronic condition known to man. He talks about how stem cells work, why they’re so powerful, where people can get the treatment to use them, and the incredible healing they do when injected into the body. Eric fills us in from our last chat about stem cells and talks about the many remarkable and fascinating updates he’s experienced and witnessed since his first appearance on the podcast. If you’re wondering how stem cells work, how to potentially get treatment with them, and what they may be able to offer you regarding your health, check this episode out now! *Download this episode now and subscribe to our channel to get more of these amazing interviews! In our episode we go over: Why Eric is so fascinated with fetal stem cells and why he’s gotten treatment with them on three separate occasions What the telomeres have shown about Eric’s health after being treated with fetal stem cells The many benefits of getting fetal stem cell injections and the vast number of conditions they can treat How the injections are performed, how they feel, and what to expect when you go to a stem cell facility The function of stem cells in the body and why they are known as “The God Cells” Why fetal stem cells are far more superior than any other type of stem cell including embryonic, pluripotent, and adult stem cells The suppression of stem cells in the U.S. and what to do to get this type of cutting-edge treatment The health benefits that Eric received from his stem cell treatments and what men can expect specifically in terms of energy, libido, and vitality The many health conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism, and more that stem cells have helped treat or even reverse The biomarkers that demonstrate the effectiveness of fetal stem cells Why EmCell in the Ukraine is the only reputable fetal stem cell treatment facility in the world at the moment The causes of a lot of chronic diseases and why oftentimes the food we eat can lead to so much damage to our cells The potential link to ALS that large fish and flying fox may harbor and why it’s worth researching this further (what BMAA is) The theory behind why Lou Gehrig got ALS What stem cells can offer for health today and what they may be able to offer in the very near future Eric’s most incredible story regarding fetal stem cells and what he’s seen them do Eric’s cryptocurrency update and why the mini “crash” in Bitcoin was not only expected, but welcome in some ways Where Eric thinks Bitcoin will be heading in the next year or so The best place to start when it comes to getting into cryptocurrency How to start investing today The blockchain technology and the future of cryptocurrency Check out Eric on: Website: ericmerola.com YouTube:  youtube.com/thegodcells Email: eric@ericmerola.com *Hey I’ve got some really exciting news! After a couple of years of hard work, brainstorming, and calculating a number of avenues to make this possible, I’m happy to announce the Elite Man Brotherhood is just a few weeks away! That’s right. The one group that will take you to the next level both personally and professionally and help you become the best man you can be. This is a premium group where I’ll be sharing my hands-on techniques, tips, and processes for helping you become a better man both personally, professionally, and socially. I’ll be giving you the same type of guidance only found in world-class coaches who charge tens-of-thousands of dollars each month for similar assistance. Seriously, my team and I have wanted to have a group like this for a while, one where we’d be able to help more guys like you in a more active and dynamic fashion, but due to logistics and the timing of a multitude of other commitments, it’s been delayed... But delayed no more! 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Eric Cressey is a long-timer personal friend and the President and Co-Founder of Cressey Sports Performance, with facilities located in Hudson, MA, and Jupiter, FL. Eric is considered the leading expert in the strength and conditioning industry for professional athletes – specifically baseball players. Every off season the top baseball players and pitchers travel to Jupiter, FL to have the opportunity to train with Eric. As a testament to the type of Eric work does specifically with baseball players – he trained both Cy Young Winners in 2017, As an accomplished author, Cressey has authored over 500 articles, published five books, and co-created four DVD sets that have been sold in over 60 countries around the world. Eric has been an invited guest speaker in six countries and over 20 U.S. states He serves on the advisory boards for both the IYCA and Precision Nutrition, and is a baseball consultant to New Balance. In the business world, Eric has worked with several start-up companies as both an angel investor and advisor. A couple of things to listen for in this episode: How Eric caught the “strength and conditioning bug” Why being an outlier in baseball forced Eric to become obsessed with the sport How Eric became the go-to guy for high-performance training for athletes and professional pitchers The leverage that family-life has given Eric in his career Eric’s “saying no” thought process (and examples of him saying “no” to business deals that distract him from his goals) The difficulties of running a training facility (and how it’s similar to other businesses) The crazy story behind a failed angel investment Eric made (and how the money was blown!) How Eric’s best investment happened in the financial crisis (and helped create his legacy) Advice for soon-to-be-drafted athletes Where players are costing themselves in the on and off-season with how they handle (or don’t handle) training The advice Eric HATES when it comes to staying in shape when the season is over (and what he recommends you do) Why Eric has to coach his baseball players to properly hold their babies Advice for 35-55 year old entrepreneurs who are limited on time and facing obstacles as they age The mentors that helped shape Eric’s career and life trajectory Quotes “If you want to build a business, solve a problem.” – Randy Hetrick “You’re always going to get a lot more done if you meet people in the middle.” Eric Cressey “You always have to be better at saying no than saying yes.” – Eric Cressey “The only things I’m going to invest in is myself and things I know well.” – Eric Cressey “If you have a surgery in minor league baseball it cuts your chances of making it to the big leagues in half.” – Eric Cressey “They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – Eric Cressey “Family. Work. Sleep. Fitness. Friends. Pick three.” Cheryl Samberg “You can’t be everything to everybody.” – Eric Cressey “It’s always good to have someone that you feel is rowing in the same direction as you.” – Eric Cressey “The idea of following your passion is garbage” – Eric Cressey “You don’t want to follow your passion you want to build substantial career capital.” – Eric Cressey “Sometimes the players that fail become the best coaches.” – Eric Cressey “You make your money on the field. That’s the absolute truth.” – Eric Cressey Resources Mentioned: Eric’s YouTube Channel Must Try Mobility Drills Eric’s Site Eric On Facebook Eric On Twitter Eric On Instagram TRX Training Tim Ferriss – The Tim Ferriss Show New Balance Hibbett Sports Cheryl Samberg 35 lb. Kettle Bell Rowing Machine Books Eric Mentioned (Amazon links): The Captain’s Class Watch now: Watch on YouTube Listen on iTunes Listen on Spotify Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher

A few months ago, some dude walked up to me at a health conference as I was applying a bit of lavender to my temples and told me I shouldn't apply undiluted essential oil to my skin. Turns out, upon engaging in conversation with the guy, he is an essential oils master. His name is , author and host of the . The guy is like a walking encyclopedia soup-to-nuts guide on mastering essential oils for health and well-being, and is chock full of dozens of recipes and formulations for restful sleep, reduced inflammation, balanced hormones, and more. In his new book "" he shows readers how to make their health a priority with the life-changing benefits of essential oils. He teaches everything you need to know to get started, including the top seven oils you should stock from Day 1, the commonly used techniques and tools and daily practices you can follow to enjoy the properties of essential oils, including a five-minute devotional using frankincense and neroli to set you up for a productive and stress-free day, and a simple bedtime routine harnessing the soporific effects of lavender. Backed by extensive research, Dr. Z also supplies essential oil blends that promote hormone balance, reduced inflammation, improved digestion, increased immunity, and so much more. You'll be armed with over 150 recipes for every health need, and a special section on women's health includes dozens of formulations for PMS, fertility, pregnancy, candida, and menopause. Even those well-versed in essential oils will benefit from this thorough approach. With your newfound knowledge, you can begin tailoring an essential oils practice to your unique pain points and lifestyle right away - and start experiencing amazing results. Trained as an aromatherapist and public health researcher, Dr. Z started his online ministry in 2014 with DrEricZ.com to help people learn how to use natural remedies like essential oils safely and effectively. Now visited by five million natural health seekers every year, it has rapidly become the #1 source for Biblical Health and non-branded essential oils education online. An accomplished researcher with several publications and conference proceedings, Dr. Z currently sits as a peer-reviewer for multiple journals. Dr. Z lives in Atlanta with his wife, Sabrina and four children. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why Eric came up to me at a conference and told me to be careful applying undiluted essential oil directly to my skin... 7:30 -The best dilution oils for essential oils... 11:00 -How to fix fibromyalgia with essential oils... 20:00 -Why not all Rosemary is the same and why you must know what a "chemotype" is prior to actually using an essential oil... 22:45 -Why you have to be careful with the essential oil you buy at national chain stores... 32:15 -How you can actually cook with essential oils... 37:45 -How to use essential oils for gas and bloating and even SIBO... 41:30 -How to make a performance boosting inhaler with peppermint... 46:15 -The best kind of essential oil diffuser to use... 51:45 -A special essential oil grapefruit trick for managing food cravings... 56:45 -The best essential oil for MRSA and staph... 1:01:00 -Eric's book "" and the host of evidence in the Bible for use of essential oils... 1:04:45 -And much more... Resources from this episode: -Book: - - a docuseries style video course launch including ​Sayer Ji, ​Chris Wark,​ ​Robyn Openshaw, ​Cancer Tutor, ​Health Talks Online, Trevor King, Michael Ebeling and other essential oil masters! - - - Episode Sponsors  Get 30% off your order.   Your first audio book is free! Use discount code “ben” and get 10% off your order. Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Eric or me? Leave your comments at http://bengreenfieldfitness.com/healingoils and one of us will reply!

Today the guys field a question from Chase who wants to know about workout equipment and attire. Is it really something to think about? Why Eric needs 16 pairs of shoes (and what he writes on each one...) Talking colors, styles and brands. Experimenting is key to find what you like. How important the shoe is, especially with running. When it comes to workout attire, comfort is only ONE part of the equation! As always, if you have a question you would like the guys to answer on a Sunday Supp episode you can submit a question on lifeinketosispodcast.com, or reach us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/becomebiofit or even email the team at bioteam@biofitcoaching.com. And if you're interested in finding out more about starting your own journey, you can check out Eric's coaching at www.biofitcoaching.com.

"Won't fat clog my arteries?" "I heard fat is bad for your heart." "You can't eat saturated fat, it's a killer"...odds are you've heard these statements before, probably from loved ones when you told them you were going keto. And it's not surprising as these refrains have been repeated for the last 60 years! But why? And what data is there to back statements like this up? In today's episode, Eric takes on the myth surrounding fat consumption. How a cherry-picking study from the 50's led to the current belief around fat. "Fat is your friend" Why "good fat" and "bad fat" are often misclassifications. Saturated fats vs Polyunsaturated fats What happens if you start a ketogenic diet WITHOUT monitoring your carbs? What fat did Chad fear when he first started the keto diet? One of Eric's crazy self-experiments and its results: 420 grams of fat a day! Why Eric is challenging decades of accepted "science". How cardiologists are starting to publish papers challenging the fat myth. This edition has all the information you'll need to combat the ketosis naysayers. By the end of this episode, Eric will have you saying "Fat is where it's at!"  

Dynafit is introducing today their new Hoji series of boots, so we went very in-depth with Hoji himself about the boot, what makes it unique, and what's potentially still to come. (And there's more information in the show notes to this podcast episode on our website.)TOPICS & TIMES:Welcome to our new GEAR:30 podcast (0:00)When and where the idea of Blister was born (1:10)What were the design aims of this boot, and what is unique about it? (2:52)The “PDA” design of this boot (15:42)The various iterations of the “Hoji” boot (18:07)Weight of the Hoji (23:32)The width of the boot + Hoji’s sizing recommendations (27:18)Fit of the Hoji Pro Tour vs. Fit of the Dynafit Vulcan (31:15)The buckles & ankle retention (35:30); Crampon Compatibility (39:58)Range of Motion - Forward & Rearward (42:05)Durability - Bushings & Cables (44:33)Hoji’s approach to boot testing (53:20)Where would you locate the Hoji among the Vulcan, Beast, and TLT 7? (1:00:15)Where would you locate the Hoji among non-Dynafit boots? (1:02:31)Flex of the boot (1:07:17)Why Eric thinks you should try skiing with your boots unbuckled (1:12:58)Any plans to work on a new AT binding? (1:16:05) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is your business struggling to keep up with creating consistent digital content?   And are you a step ahead or a step behind the curve… is your content actually getting engagement?   If you answered "no" to the 1st question... then you are probably either lying to yourself or you don't have much of a business.   In this episode find out... The need Eric Chessler saw before starting his company What are the steps to creating a plan for digital content creation. Should you pay per piece, monthly, yearly… Why Eric’s clients are experiencing business growth.     Reach out to guest Eric Chessler: MyContentCo.com https://www.facebook.com/mycontentco/   JOIN our Mastermind - become part of the family It's growing and it's growing fast. To find out more and apply drop Tim an email. He'll reach out to you personally to see if you are a good fit. tim@the10factor.com Help Support our Show: Reviews Do Matter. We love to read our subscribers 5-star reviews on iTunes. Get a bonus thank you if yours gets read on the show. Leave us an honest review Find us on iTunes to *subscribe* and leave a 5-star review Find "The 10 Factor" on iTunes Submit questions or comments - we read and answer questions right on the show. tim@the10factor.com Connect with Tim: Twitter: @the10factor Twitter: @TimMeuchel email: tim@the10factor.com Find us on Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the10factor/ Upcoming Episodes and Guests: Subscribe today so you don't miss any of our twice weekly episodes. Ep. 015 - Micah Damareck on Leveraging Corporate Alliances to Accelerate Business Growth - - -  UNTIL NEXT TIME: Tim Meuchel - The 10 Factor, signing off

Recap of The Bachelorette (Season 13, Episodes Nine AND Ten!) Yes, my friends... the boys (and their wives) are BACK and we have SO MUCH to catch up on! (Two episodes worth!) Join us as we discuss... Getting deja vu with three repetitive dates! Rachel's mom who is NOT into this at all! Rachel's dad who wasn't there (but actually WAS!!!!) How the voice of Kermit the Frog was fired last week! (Unrelated.. but it came up!) Why Peter is right! Why Eric is (always) wrong! Why Bryan is (the most) wrong! Good breakfast/brunch options in Southern California. The winner of our Instagram contest for a helicopter ride to Catalina!   All this and oh so much more on this episode of Bros Before Rose!  Leave iTunes Reviews, subscribe and more!!! Bros Before Rose Twitter :: @BrosBeforeRose // Instagram :: @brosbeforeroseofficial // Facebook :: facebook.com/brosbeforerose // Website :: www.brosbeforerose.com Matt Barnes Twitter :: @matthewbarnes // Instagram :: @matthewbarnes Jeff Bachman Twitter :: @drbackpack // Instagram :: @jbachman SPONSORED BY:   It Might Be #Time2MoveOn! (The Blogcast) Bachmanville Photography   ©2017 Rogue Creative Development LLC - All Rights Reserved

Our guest on the OPP today is Eric Remensperger. Eric was diagnosed with inoperable Stage IV, metastatic Prostate Cancer - and survived. Instead of radiation or chemotherapy, Eric used oxygen, light, fasting, ketosis, sleep and functional foods to improve mitochondrial, cellular, and immune function to defeat his cancer. (Disclaimer: This is not medical advice.) This is the story of one cancer survivor - and his mission to share the information that saved his life. On this information-packed, inspiring episode of the OPP you’ll hear: Why Eric says we’re all "cancering" ←→ healing on a spectrum at all times and what this means for our immune system and odds of developing cancer (the noun/condition we know) How fasting induces autophagy and promotes a stronger immune system - helping Eric fight off his cancerous growths How Eric used oxygen therapy to reduce lactic acid, and clear metabolic waste from cancer cells to stop their proliferation Learn the single 30-day cycle of medicine Eric used in his treatment (and why) Why morning sunlight plays a crucial in optimal health and wellbeing Ketosis: nutritional vs. therapeutic and how it impacts cancer Why Oxidative stress is beneficial and how it plays into balancing our electron transport system A self-professed health nut BEFORE his diagnosis, learn the single biggest mistake that Eric says led to his development of cancer Why Eric ditched his daily 48-ingredient superfood shake when he was diagnosed with cancer - and what he’s doing instead Hear how Eric’s daily routine is designed today in an effort to keep him healthy, cancer-free, and thriving Thanks to Eric for sharing his story with us. 

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/questtocurecancer My guest on today's podcast, Eric Remensperger, has been a practicing attorney for over 30 years. He is a partner at a major law firm, Proskauer, where he heads up the West Coast real estate practice. But that’s not the most interesting part. Eric is also a major-league biohacker who has cured himself of cancer. I first met Eric at the , and you may have seen his “daily shake” ingredients which appeared at the end of a blog I posted in July of last year entitled “”... I ran into Eric again in December at the , where he told me an incredible story about how his life had changed. In a nutshell, his decades long obsession with health and wellness hit the fastlane when he was diagnosed last spring with stage IV prostate cancer (with a Gleason score of 9), and as a result of that he did an incredibly deep dive into the science behind cancer and the various treatment protocols, some of which I’m sure we’ll get into on the podcast. For those of you who are concerned about cancer, or have been touched by it, I think you will find this a very interesting conversation. As a non-health-care professional who has gone from stage IV metastatic cancer to full remission, Eric can speak freely about his experiences and what he has learned (and continues to learn) about the theories on the causes of cancer and the premises behind the various treatment modalities. His goal is to assist those who wish to take charge of their own care by providing the information needed to better assist them in working with their doctors and healthcare professionals to find the best path to manage the disease by shifting from “cancering” to the body’s natural state of “healing”. Eric lives in Santa Monica, CA, where he is an advanced yogi and a health nut. During our discussion, you'll discover: -How Eric went from a cigarette-smoking, divorced lawyer to a complete yogi enthusiast and health nut, far before he found out he had cancer...[10:22] -The one book that stood out from the 21 books Eric read in the 14 days after discovering he had cancer...[24:05] -How "Qi" stagnation and emotional issues can cause cancer...[28:50] -The fascinating experiments by Wilhelm Reich in which he discovered something called "bions" that can precede cancer...[42:00] -The way that quantum physics and vibrational energies can allow you to believe yourself into a state of sickness (and vice versa)...[49:20] -The importance difference between nutritional ketosis and therapeutic ketosis...[52:25] -What Eric discovered about deuterium depletion and it's link to cancer...[54:25] -The one pharmaceutical anti-fungal drug that Eric takes and recommends looking into for anyone who has cancer...[57:40] -Why Eric swears by a one-two combo of hyperbaric oxygen and ozone therapy via rectal insufflation for killing cancer cells...[59:05] -Why Eric completely shut down his testosterone levels and chemically castrated himself...[66:45] -The role of apricot pits and wormwood toxins for shutting down cancer cells...[71:10] -The Pau D' Arco tea blend that both Ben and Eric drink every day to support their mitochondria and cellular health...[74:00] -Why sunlight is crucial to producing something called "GcMAF", a crucial component of your immune system...[76:42] -And much more! Resources from this episode: - - -Book: -Book: -Book: -Book:  -Podcast: -Podcast: -Podcast:  Article: Article:  Article:  - Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Eric or me? Leave your comments at and one of us will reply!

The whole secret to being an artist and building a career is just being prolific. I’ve been thinking lately about creative momentum, and how important it is. It’s something I talked about with this week’s guest, Eric Ray Davidson. He’s a brilliant photographer who has been showing up more and more in the last few years, and he’s photographing hugely talented people. He’s constantly shooting for GQ, Cosmopolitan, Vanity Fair, Esquire, and more. Listen in to hear how Eric got his start in photography, the benefits of assisting on sets, what it’s like shooting celebrities, and - for the gear heads - what Eric likes to shoot on. And don’t forget to join the Nion Life community to connect with other creatives, share your inspirations, and be inspired by others. High functioning collaborative environments lead to your best work. Some things we learn in this podcast: How Eric got into photography [3:40] What it’s like going to art school [6:15] Why becoming a successful artist is a patience game [10:15] The value of assisting [12:30] What happens in the editorial world [15:00] Eric’s approach to collaboration [17:15] How to get talent and other artists to trust you [25:05] Where Eric gets inspiration for his shoots [26:20] The biggest challenge in his career [33:00] What makes an iconic image [35:10] How speed can help with creativity [36:15] How Eric stays in the right headspace [42:30] Why Eric creates some chaos on set [49:40] How to create work/life balance [51:30] Why you have to take jobs that you care about [54:10] What are Eric’s cameras of choice [59:15] Links mentioned:  Music Credit: U Ready by TIEDIE & Robert Taylor Connect with Eric Instagram | Twitter | Website

It's episode 6 of the Positively Pro Wrestling Podcast where we countdown the top 10 wrestling theme songs of all time including: -Bobby Roode getting over on his theme song alone -Why Eric liked CM Punk's old theme song instead of his new one -How wrestling theme songs played a role at Steve's wedding -Which theme songs are great for the gym -The greatness that is the Big Boss Man Theme Song -And much more!

Eric Lafleche talks about why he left a six figure a year dream job working for Anheuser-Busch in NYC for a location independent lifestyle in Chiang Mai. In this episode, we talk about the perks of being a corporate employee, commuting and travel expenses, and the overall cost of living in New York vs Chiang Mai. Eric also shares how he replaced his previous income with e-commerce, Amazon FBA and software development. After comparing our experiences with doing business in the Indian market Eric provides tips on becoming a digital nomad and how to deal with people you don’t like. Listen to the end to hear why I will not be buying the new MacBook pro.   Eric's Blog - http://www.ericlafleche.com/ Stylish Eyewear - https://iwantproof.in/   Affiliate Marketing Course - http://www.earnestaffiliate.com/ Anton's Dropshipping - http://antonmethod.com/   Time Stamp: Topic -    00:48 - Working for Anheuser-Busch 03:10 - Craft beer in Chiang Mai 05:00 - Commuting and travel as a corporate employee 15:15 - Fight School e-commerce business 18:00 - Software developers in India 20:00 - Starting an e-commerce store in India 23:50 - Dropshipping / private label outdoor gear 28:00 - Why Eric came to Chiang Mai 30:30 - Brazilian culture and people 32:50 - Cost of living in Chiang Mai vs. New York 37:00 - Working 50+ hours a week 39:00 - Encouraging a healthy lifestyle 40:00 - Friends and family supporting the nomad life 46:00 - Becoming a location independent entrepreneur 49:00 - How to deal with people who don’t like you 51:50 - Why I am not buying the new MacBook pro

The Mindset Advantage Guest Run-Good continues as Eric Crain recently took down DraftKings Millionaire Maker. He also placed 3rd, 4th, and 12th in the contest and totaled $1,350,000 in winnings on the day. He returns on this week's episode to talk about what it was like to sweat the final minutes of the game and how the score will impact his career. He also shares valuable insights on what it takes to play Daily Fantasy Sports for a living, and lays out a framework for anyone looking become a profitable player. In This Episode You'll Learn: The strategy Eric used to go from losing DFS player to multi-million dollar winner in just one year How to transition from poker to DFS, and why poker players are so successful moving over How winning a major DFS tournament is different from a big poker score Why Eric is in no rush to buy a house after his big win How being a huge sports fan can actually hurt your chances of winning at DFS  

Welcome Eric Johnson the owner of Fleet Feet Springfield, a specialty running store in Springfield Missouri. We learn a little about Eric, and a ton about the day to day operation of a running store. Why Eric purchased the business. How the staff is trained to put the customer in the correct shoe. How products are selected to go on the shelves, the importance of a well fitting bra and much, much more. Stephen talks about the Hawk Marathon on the Race Recap. Things didn’t go well with the weather, but runners and race directors overcame obstacles to make it happen. Stephen even overcame his not-so advisable pre-race meal. You’ll have to listen to get the details about that and his Heartland Running score for the race. In the Gear Review Andy discusses the Inov-8 RoadClaw 275, Stephen compares the Inov-8 Trail Talon 275 to the Niki Tera Kiger 3, he is foaming at the mouth to get a hold of the Inov-8 Rocklite 305 when they are released. and Eric reviews the Hoka Challenger ATR 2 that he bought right before the Pikes Peak Marathon. Wrapping up this busy episode with the Runners Route Report, Eric describes a run at Wilson’s Creek, and Andy reports on the massive Katy Trail that he failed to complete. Thanks to Eric Johnson for co-hosting and check out his stores website at fleetfeetspringfield.com  Heartland Running: Website Facebook Group Instagram Strava Club Save 20% on SWORD Performance Products by using discount code: HEARTLANDRUNNER at checkout Voicemail: 417-319-1060 A special thank you goes out to The Ozark Mountain Daredevils for allowing us to use their music on the show.

Our guest for this week’s show is Real Estate Investment and Direct Marketing Expert, Eric Stark. Today’s discussion with Eric is an exciting one, and I say that because I wasn’t completely sure what to expect as I didn’t know too much about Eric prior to the call other than he was a very successful investor whose primary focus was residential properties, so I thought. And being that our show is primarily focused on Commercial I wasn’t sure exactly how our conversation would go, but boy am I glad we did the call together, because not only is Eric a brilliant businessman and marketer, but he also has a portfolio of multifamily and commercial properties which means he is the exact type of guest we look to bring on the show. I personally walked away from this interview with Eric with multiple golden nuggets which we’ll be immediately implementing into our business and I’m positive you’ll find the same value as I did, and then some. In this show with Eric you’re going to learn: How Eric got his start as a residential wholesaler back in 2008 during the financial crisis and how leveraged that down market to grow his real estate business at a very rapid rate. How he’s combatted a highly competitive marketplace by implementing an aggressive direct mail strategy, which has proven very successful in creating a steady stream of deal flow to his business. The reasons he recommends sending a highly personalized direct mail letter to a very small list versus a generic form letter to a massive list and how this one strategy has continued to bring incredible results for his business. How successfully negotiate and strike a deal with an owner who is not money motivated and whose property isn’t even for sale. What a “top 100 list” is and why Eric suggests every investor needs to create this list for themselves. The custom website tool that Eric includes on all of his mailers which offers free education to the property owners regarding the benefits of seller financing. He’ll share the url so you can check it out for yourself How he uses a pre-recorded message to warm up cold leads and also offer an easy way for property owners to get more information about Eric’s business without having to speak to a live person. The letter he sends to surrounding property owners once he’s purchased a property within the same neighborhood and how this one method alone has resulted in multiple additional acquisitions for Eric and his group. How Eric was able to turn a disgruntled property owner who was sick and tired of receiving his direct mail into a friendship that has brought him multiple investment opportunities, capital for deals, not to mention a mentor who had 50+ years of experience in the industry and who has become an invaluable resource to Eric and his team. Why Eric loves the Detroit market and the reasons he says that you should add it to your list of “cities to consider investing in”. The important role a mentor played in Eric’s overall success and why he feels that a good mentor is critical to your success in this business. The one Dr. Seuss book that Eric suggests will change your life and is one of the best business books he’s ever read. And much more Recommended Resources Download my free success guide, “7 habits of highly successful multi-family investors” by going to KevinBupp.com/guide Schedule your free 30 minute "no obligation" call directly with Kevin by clicking this link https://www.timetrade.com/book/KV2D2  Looking to invest in Mobile Home Parks? Want to JV with me on deals? If so, schedule a call with me and let’s talk. Click here https://www.timetrade.com/book/KT36S 

Eric Crain burst onto the poker scene when he was featured in the ESPN Coverage of the USPC in Atlantic City (video below). His online and live MTT earnings total $1,584,960 including 3 WSOP Circuit rings, 3 WSOP final tables, and a $215 WCOOP win for $281,524. Eric's poker career has been the definition of swingy, and in our interview he discusses winning and losing million dollar bankrolls on multiple occasions. He also talks about his recent switch to Daily Fantasy Sports, the mindset needed to be successful there, and preparing for two $50,000+ buy-in DFS Championship events where he will be playing for a $3 million and a $5 million first prize. In this episode you'll learn: How too much positive thinking can actually stop you from hitting your goals The consequences of not learning to respect the money What it takes to make it as a pro today When should you start working with a mental game coach? Why Eric put his computer tower in a bathtub and turned on the tap Mental Game MP3s | Poker Mind Coach  

Welcome to another episode of Enter VR!Come along, as I speak with Eric Johnson the associate editor of mixed reality at Re/Code and Steve Gerhman a VR developer working on text input in virtual reality through Unreal Engine 4. Here is a snippet of some of the things we talked about: 1:00 Intro 2:30 Eric's rituals that get him ready for public appearances. 6:30 Getting people to overcome their everyday anxieties through VR? 7:30 Steve Joins the convo. 9:30 Do social connections need to happen organically in virtual spaces? 11:30 Vive Vs. Oculus. Which one has the best tracking solution? 14:00 Trying out the VRCADE experience at Dave and Buster's. 17:15 The current state of the virtual reality industry according to Eric. 18:30 What needs to happen in order for VR to be successful. 19:30 How to keep people coming back to VR experiences. Do developers have to worry about the ethics of keeping people inside of VR for too long? 21:30 Which will pan out to be biggest flaw of VR in the long run...Its ability to isolate people or unknown health consequences with irresponsible use by consumers. 24:30 Why are we humans so compelled to look at screens constantly? What will come next after the screen? 27:30 Why user generated content platforms will be the killer apps of VR. 32:30 Creating music inside of virtual reality. 34:00 Injecting Deep dream into a 360 video. 34:30 Simulating an LSD experience using VR and transcranial direct current stimulation. http://www.thync.com/ 37:30 Dominating the world economy with a workforce powered by the coffee of the 21st century, TDCS. 39:00 The state of the wearable industry in relation to VR hmds. 40:40 If VR isn't useful, it won't be mainstream. Where the ultimate utility of VR really lies. 43:10 Disney World is experimenting with police state technology. 49:00 Will we ever see robot armies fighting on the behalf of billionaires? http://qz.com/185945/drones-are-about-to-upheave-society-in-a-way-we-havent-seen-in-700-years/ 51:30 Why Eric is not buying a Jeep. Balancing the pros and cons of self driving vehicles. 54:30 How will the sharing economy affect the capitalism we know of today? How will our concepts of property change over time. "In the future you won't have a job and everything will be cheap". 57:30 How will the sharing economy morph our notions of the "American Dream". 1:00:30 Climate change is easier to solve than the San Francisco housing crisis. Eric's path through journalism. 1:03:30 Eric's biggest journalistic influences. 1:05:00 The state of tech journalism according to Eric. 1:06:00 How to balance between asking hard questions without losing your sources in journalism. 1:07:30 Eric's feud with the Sony Morpheus team. 1:10:30 Making guesses on which platform will sell the most hmds after the first year of consumer VR. 1:13:30 Are there any Gear VR usage data? How much are people using their GearVRs? 1:20:30 Closing thoughts and how to stay in touch with Eric and Steve. Thanks again to Eric and Steve for being true scholars and gentlemen of virtual reality and thank you for listening. eric@recode.net http://recode.net http://recode.net/ @HeyHeyESJ steve@distantfutu.re The track you heard at the beginning is José Larralde's - Quimey Neuquen -The Be Svendsen Edit. Thanks to Be for allowing me to play his track. Find the track on Soundclould: https://soundcloud.com/besvendsen/jose-larralde-quimey-neuquen-be-svendsen-edit

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Eric Malzone is a podcasting machine with over 600 plus interviews on three different podcasts. He's also a crossfit master, used to own a couple crossfit gyms. He's competed in crossfit games and he is really a major influencer in the fitness and health industry. *Episode Highlights* *Eric* [00:03:24] Right. Or like a cage rattling event. Right. I think those are two of the most. Critical things that cause this type of change in your life and everyone, if you haven't had an earth or a cage rattling event your life yet, you're going to have one. It's just going to happen. *Eric* [00:07:16] It was easy. It was easier than I ever thought it was going to be to sell a property. Now, I don't have any fear of selling a property ever again. So that's the framework I would have people go through, as you know. What's the worst possible thing could happen 10 years from now? I regret having not tried. And lastly, what's the tiniest first step in that direction? *Ari* [00:07:35] Let's extrapolate that out and say, you know, we're using this framework for somebody who is wanting to get healthy. *Ari* [00:10:49] You know, it's it's funny. One of my my close friends is famous for having lost the most weight on a pretty famous show called The Biggest Loser. And that set what he went through. Sounds to me like the jail that you're talking about. And when he did that, yes, he was the guy who. *Eric* [00:19:56] On that flight, is that plane on course and the answer, it varies but doesn't really matter, we'll say it's eight percent. So. Ninety two percent the time that plane is course correcting. Now it knows it's going to Boston. It's going to get to Boston. But most people don't know where their plane is going. And that's where the first question is. It's like, OK, let's just talk about this. What does success look like here? Right. For you personally, both professionally, personally, what is success look like? Now, let's build out something that'll get you to that point, because people just get into it. And then when I ask people what is success look like? *Eric* [00:24:44] And the more. I would love to just work with five people who impact millions. Right. And help them increase their impact. I don't want to be the guy out in front. The face of anything. I want to be the guy behind whispering in the person's ear. Here's how I can help you do this. Here are some ideas. Let's put this forward. Right. And helping those people and supporting them, that that's the type of role I would want to be the Scottie Pippen to Michael Jordan's. That's taken me 43 years in my plans. Realize that's the role I'm good at. What does that look like in a actual manifestation for lack of a better term? I want to have about. 20 to 30 acres here in Montana. The place where people can gather just to innovate and solve some of the world's biggest problems. And that's that's just what I want to do. That's like my retirement goal, which is not retirement at all. It's actually a lot of activity and passion poured into it. But that's that's the vision I have, is I want to have a place where people can take away distraction, focus on the problems, collaborate together, and really may come up with some innovative solutions. That would. That's my dream, man. *Ari* [00:32:56] Yeah. Well, I have appreciated our friendship, even though we've never really met in person. I think that we've had just these moments in time where we've both been in some transition or some place and we've been able to help propel each other forward a little bit. Even, even microscopically. And and so I appreciate who you are, what you do in the world. I mean, to be somebody who doesn't like to be in the front and to have done six hundred podcasts, it's no small feat. *Resources and Links* * *https://level5mentors.com/* * *https://www.futureoffitness.co/* * *https://www.facebook.com/eric.malzone.7* * *https://CreateANewTomorrow.com* * *https://www.facebook.com/arigronich* *Full Transcription* *Ari&Eric Malzone.mp3* *Ari* [00:00:00] As it occurred to you that the systems we live by are not designed to get results. We pay for procedures instead of outcomes, focusing on emergencies rather than preventing disease and living a healthy lifestyle. For over 25 years, I've taken care of Olympians, Paralympians, A-list actors and Fortune 1000 companies. If I did not get results, they did not get results. I realized that while powerful people who controlled the system want to keep the status quo. If I were to educate the masses, you would demand change. So I'm taking the gloves off and going after the systems as they are. Join me on my mission to create a new tomorrow as a chat with industry experts. Elite athletes thought leaders and government officials about how we activate our vision for a better world. We may agree and we may disagree, but I'm not backing down. *Ari* [00:00:50] I'm Ari Gronich and this is. Create a new tomorrow podcast. *Ari* [00:01:00] Welcome to another episode of Create a New Tomorrow. *Ari* [00:01:04] We are back with Eric Malzone, podcasting extraordinaire, fitness expert, health expert and entrepreneurial coach. Eric, welcome. Thank you so much for being here *Eric* [00:01:18] Thank you, Ari. Always a pleasure. *Ari* [00:01:20] Absolutely. So tell us a little bit about your journey that you've had. So we talked a little bit last time about kind of your history. But what do we tell talk about the journey of pivot? Right. So the moments in which you have had to or chosen to pivot, one of the things you mentioned previously is how you were working in a corporate kind of setting and you were realizing that that wasn't fitting who you really wanted to be. And I had a question about that. *Ari* [00:01:57] And the question was the psychology behind it, because there are so many people who drive to work every day in their metal coffins and go to the same job, do the same thing every single day, come home. Maybe they kiss their wife or kid and go to sleep and then do it all over again. So you are able to break yourself free from the trap as I as I would call it. Tell us what that psychology was. What was it in you that had to get out? *Eric* [00:02:33] Yeah, I'm I'm thinking really hard on that answer you know, I think. There's a couple of things and motivational. We'll go into actually, I have a framework for this decision process. I call big scary decisions and we'll we'll get into that three or four step process that I go through when I'm calculating what it would I want to do. *Eric* [00:02:53] And, you know, a lot of the major bigger moves ones that people would be like, well, I can't believe you actually did that. I was a big move, you know, from, you know. Pulling the ejector seat in corporate America and a very cozy situation to selling a business and leaving a community that I spent a lot time building and for the complete unknown. I think sometimes it's the motivation or inspiration, whatever it is, or a combination of both can come from some sort of epiphany. *Eric* [00:03:24] Right. Or like a cage rattling event. Right. I think those are two of the most. Critical things that cause this type of change in your life and everyone, if you haven't had an earth or a cage rattling event your life yet, you're going to have one. It's just going to happen. *Eric* [00:03:43] Say you got that wild idea. Should I start a business? Should I move on? Should I. Is this relationship I mean, good for me or whatever may be I'm going to help you by by giving you three really, really powerful questions. *Eric* [00:03:55] And the first question, number one is, if I pursue this route, I'm thinking, what's the worst possible thing that can happen? Now, this is a stoic philosophy thing. Right. So when I started my first business. I asked myself, OK, what's the worst possible thing that could happen right now? *Eric* [00:04:15] You know, I had about a year's worth of living in my savings, and that's like bare minimum living, just food and maybe shelter. I'm like, well, the worst thing could happen as this thing goes belly up within a year. I'm sleeping in the gym and then I'm gonna have to go call someone in my family. Hey, guys. Crash on your couch. And then I go back into corporate America. *Eric* [00:04:34] That was it , I was like, well, that's not that scary. So I'm no longer that scared. Let's boil this down and what's the worse possible thing that can happen? Right now, my wife and I are like, you know, we always talk about like, well, if we make this decision, we do this thing. What's the worst possible thing happen? We just live in our van, right. We've got a converted van. I'm like, well, that's actually not that scary. That sounds kind of cool, right? So we start looking at what's worst possible thing can happen and boil it down. Then you get a really good understanding what the risk is. We'll tell all these tales in our minds of what's this? Well, what could happen and the things that are risky and but ultimately, there's probably. Well, this leads me to the next question. *Eric* [00:05:10] Question number one. What's the worst possible thing to happen? *Eric* [00:05:13] Question number two. Ten years from now, will I regret not having tried? *Eric* [00:05:18] So this puts us in a different frame, puts us forward looking back right, and asking myself if I'm and what it does is it pushes you kind of like when I pull the ejector seat of corporate America, I push myself 10 years for myself and I like that Eric. And that Eric definitely wanted to have me to try. At this point. So then you can owe it to yourself, your future self to try or not to try. *Eric* [00:05:43] Right. But if you go, you ask that question. But I now think I'd ever really regret not trying this. Then don't do it. Don't do it right. It doesn't mean enough to you. *Eric* [00:05:51] The third one is what is the tiniest first step? That I can take in that direction. *Eric* [00:05:58] When I decided to sell my business in 09, the tiniest first step for me was. Figuring out what the tiny first step was, which is like, OK, I'm going to have a couple of phone calls of people who've done this before. Was it harmless? Right. Not committing to anything, but it gets me one foot down the road. Next thing was like, well, I guess I need to come up with a nondisclosure agreement. So whoever I talk to, you won't say anything. No problem. Got that from our friend. Next one. What's the creative list of potential buyers? OK, cool. You see where this is going? Just one step after the other. And then eventually, weeks, months, years go by. It's done. *Eric* [00:06:38] And I guess the bonus question, and that is I would ask yourself, what if it was easy? What if it was easy? *Eric* [00:06:46] We also paint these pictures of these things being incredibly difficult and sometimes you say, well, what if it was easy? You know, like we just sold a home in California and I made all these stories up in my mind about how challenging housing is going to be and going to work these real estate agents and all this. And I got to do the renters. Michael, what if it is easy? Well, it happened and like, well, I would just call my renters, see if they want to buy it. *Eric* [00:07:11] And I did. And they did. And they bought it. And that was it. *Eric* [00:07:16] It was easy. It was easier than I ever thought it was going to be to sell a property. Now, I don't have any fear of selling a property ever again. So that's the framework I would have people go through, as you know. What's the worst possible thing could happen 10 years from now? I regret having not tried. And lastly, what's the tiniest first step in that direction? *Ari* [00:07:35] Let's extrapolate that out and say, you know, we're using this framework for somebody who is wanting to get healthy. *Ari* [00:07:47] Right. *Ari* [00:07:48] So they want to get healthy and they don't know who they're going to be without that victim role of being unhealthy. *Ari* [00:07:59] Whatever it looks like to them. So what's the worst thing that could happen? I don't I don't get healthy. Right. Next thing, what is the first step, how was that that was the next one, right? *Eric* [00:08:17] Yeah. Well, it goes let's walk that through anecdotally. So someone is unhealthy in there. *Eric* [00:08:22] They know that they need to do something or they feel that, you know, obviously this track they're on isn't that great. So the first question would be, what's the worst thing can happen if I engage in this new health routine? Well, the worst thing can happen is I'm right back where I am now. *Eric* [00:08:37] There's nothing to lose. Literally nothing to lose. Maybe you spend some money, right, on a coach? I don't know. *Ari* [00:08:44] Lose your excuses. Give up your excuses. *Eric* [00:08:48] Yeah. That's the worst possible thing. No one is. You're not going to get, you know. No one's going to die. I mean, you could if you if you see on this path, let's be honest. Well, we're we're all going to die someday. That's a whole nother conversation. *Eric* [00:08:59] But, you know, you see, I mean, it's like no one's going to get critically injured or there's going to be anything you're you're going to be stepping. *Eric* [00:09:05] So you answer that question of, well, what's worst possible thing can happen. Well, that's not that scary. That that's the worst possible thing is not that scary. So then 10 years from now, I regret not having tried this new program. Probably. Right. *Eric* [00:09:19] You probably won't be thinking about this right now if you work, and I regret it. And then the last one is like, well, what's the tiniest first step? And I think for this particular person that we're talking about, that's a critical question, because the tiniest first step doesn't mean I got to go to the gym four times a week. I have to eat veggies and chicken. I got to do all these things. *Eric* [00:09:36] The tiniest first step could be I'm going to drink 50 ounces of water every day or I'm going to set an appointment with a health professional or I'm going to walk my dog every day. Right. Like, that's the tiniest little first step. And that's what I think a lot of people miss, is their fitness and health routines as they try to take on too much at once. They don't build the habits that layer upon themselves. And they see failure. *Eric* [00:10:02] Right. Because, you know, there's a John, if you're familiar with him, as this great framework is like there's three different ways that you cause change in someone's life from a health and fitness pressure. Either you you put him in jail, right? You send him to fat camp for four weeks. You shame them. They come out that, you know, with all they have is vegetables and water. That's all they can eat. Right. *Eric* [00:10:22] Jail. There's the the epiphany event. A divorce, a critical diagnosis, something like that. That's just. People will change, right. They're finally motivated. The last one is baby steps. You know, little steps over the long haul make a huge difference. And it's that long haul isn't even that long. Right. It's not as long as people think if you're taking the proper steps. So that's how I would approach that thought process. *Ari* [00:10:49] You know, it's it's funny. One of my my close friends is famous for having lost the most weight on a pretty famous show called The Biggest Loser. And that set what he went through. Sounds to me like the jail that you're talking about. And when he did that, yes, he was the guy who. *Ari* [00:11:17] Lost the most weight. He's also one of the guys who's gained some of the most weight back. *Ari* [00:11:28] Well, why is that? That's because it wasn't indoctrinated into his cells, right? You know, it wasn't indoctrinated into his cells. It was very set period of time that they were filming this show and not creating lifestyle habits, but creating habits that were based on competition. So, yes, get them. You lose the most, do the most, eat the least, etcetera. But not training them how to live a healthy lifestyle in general. And what you're talking about is really the beginning of living a lifestyle of health vs. doing something as an emergency, kind of a situation of mere emergency procedure versus something that gets long term results. Right. *Eric* [00:12:19] Yeah, I think it's also a chicken and egg question of what comes for success or motivation. Right. Because they feed into each other. But you need something you need like a little bit of success that feeds the motivation, that gets more success, that gets the flywheel spinning. And I think I have a friend who came to me when I was actually through radio promotion. He was a deejay in Santa Barbara. He won't see names, but he was a large man over foreign pounds and part of promotion music to come into our game. And we're going to you know, I think that show you're talking about was very popular back then. And, you know, they wanted to see, hey, what can we do with this deejay? You know, maybe we can walk in thing saying, you know, the stuff I had him do and like, well, you know, just meet me at the gym at 10 a.m.. And he showed up. Mike, you don't need to work out here. You know anything. We're just going to chat. Right. Mike, let's do this again on Thursday. And he's a gym bag. I know. I just want you to get in the habit of coming here. Right? We're going to talk. You're going to get low to success. And the next thing you do is you're going to have you just bring a gallon of water with you next week. So then you start bringing a gallon of water and we still haven't worked out yet. And then we took time. And then finally, Michael. Okay. Now we're gonna start working out and start moving. I get you sweating. But he was establishing his habits in over a period of six months. He lost 100 pounds. I think the right way and super happy. We're still lifelong friends now. Love the guy. You know, he still yo yos back and forth. But that was to me, the way to approach it because he buys in and gets engagement, gives people confidence. Because here's the thing that I also look at for fitness and health is that Josh Helus was on my show and he had still one of my favorite quotes I've heard to this day out of 600 episodes. *Eric* [00:13:59] And he was quoting someone else. He's like as a health and fitness professional. Just remember, you're probably only better your clients than one or two things. Just assume they're better at everything else. You probably know more than them about nutrition and exercise. They're probably better financier's. They're probably better parents. They're probably better whatever. I just assume that broadly. And then it kind of puts you in the mindset of like your humble. Right. Because I think the fitness professional and health professional can sit on their their iron throne and look down upon people and be like, why don't you have a six pack? Why can't you train hard? Right. Meanwhile, the rest, their life's a hot mess and sometimes they forget about that. It makes them unrelatable and therefore not that vulnerable. And anyway, that's that's I can go off on that now. *Eric* [00:14:43] Absolutely. You know what? One of my biggest issues within the fitness and health industry, and it's something that I teach in my course, is something called program design and development. *Ari* [00:14:54] So, you know, in doctors offices, because of insurance rules these days, it's a six minute visit that they have to get you in and out. So they have to learn your entire medical history in six minutes, prescribe you a procedure of some sort, whether it be a pill or a surgery or a another doctor. And you're gone. No program design, no no development, no listening to a person. But I have also hardly ever seen it in the fitness industry. Typically, it's come in for 10 sessions. We'll see where you're at and then we'll put you on for another 10 sessions. But it's not really like sitting down with somebody and saying, what is your lifestyle like? What is your food intake like? What is your health like? What is your community around you like? What are the things that people are saying? What is your philosophy on on life? You know, what are the obstacles that may come in the way of having this work and really going down and deep and dirty with somebody about their life so that you can then create a program that's designed around them so that they have a bigger, better chance of of success and getting the results you want. And I had to do this with Olympic athletes who would come in. They would have injuries and and things, and their coaches would be telling that they'll never be as good as as they were. And I would tell them, you know. I would tell them the same thing I would tell you and everybody else is you can be a hundred and ten percent of anything you thought possible. If we create the steps and execute the plan correctly, you don't have to have that. You know, that injury doesn't have to be a death sentence. Your illness doesn't have to be a death sentence. The lifestyle that you have now doesn't have to be the lifestyle that you continue on. And the idea is, if we can program design it, we'll get results. If we're not program designing it, it's kind of like Jim Roen says, you know, you're either going to arrive, you'll win no matter what. You will arrive somewhere. You're either going to arrive at a well planned destination or an unplanned destination. I don't think you want to arrive at the unplanned destination. Right. *Ari* [00:17:25] So in the fitness industry as a business, right? How often have you seen personal trainers create a plan for their business? Say, OK, I'm starting here is a trainer and this person is gym and I'm going to move into this position and then I'm going to move into that position. You know, I'm going to grow my business or or doing that with their clients. So it works both ways, both on the entrepreneurial side as well as the health and fitness side. Is create a plan and then executed and sounds to me, as you said when you did that you were getting to know him, having conversations with him, you know, sharing that you actually gave a shit about him. Right. Which is another big thing that a lot of people don't feel like the health care professionals really care about them at this point because all they do is run them in and out like an assembly line. *Eric* [00:18:25] Yeah, so there's a lot to unpack what you just said. Spot on. I think what you're what you're describing, too, is the difference between a professional coach and a trainer. Right. She's now. Today's recording, 8/26/2020. We're still in the middle of Covid and one of the biggest disruptions of the fitness industry, the biggest disruption the fitness industry has ever seen. You know, I think that type of person who just goes session a session without a plan is now exposed because without that tool of working one on one and selling a 10 pack training sessions, there's no there's nothing to it. Now, if you're a coach and you understand the goals and Covid hits, you can still deliver the goods because you understand the big picture. Right. You don't need a specific dumbbell to get that job done. You don't need access to the gym necessarily to get that job done. So I think that's really critical of what you're talking about when I'm hoping for the fitness industry is that through this we will rise up and become professional as an industry because this other model that's been around for far too long is no longer viable. So, yes, and the relation between fitness and business is, so mesmerizes me with how similar it is. And I think you to hit your analogy with another one, as we always say, hey, you know, when a flight leaves San Francisco and it's flying to Boston. Right. Once wheels are up. What percentage of time? *Eric* [00:19:56] On that flight, is that plane on course and the answer, it varies but doesn't really matter, we'll say it's eight percent. So. Ninety two percent the time that plane is course correcting. Now it knows it's going to Boston. It's going to get to Boston. But most people don't know where their plane is going. And that's where the first question is. It's like, OK, let's just talk about this. What does success look like here? Right. For you personally, both professionally, personally, what is success look like? Now, let's build out something that'll get you to that point, because people just get into it. And then when I ask people what is success look like? *Eric* [00:20:30] Well, you know, I'd like to make ten grand a month. And, you know, maybe own my own, Gym, someday. No. Scratch that. *Eric* [00:20:38] What do you want out of life? Right. Let's start there, because that'll be way more exciting. And maybe let's make it a little bit bigger than what you think it could be to really get in. Right. And then we can start building that plan out. That works backwards. And a great conversation with a very successful trainer. And, you know, after he recruited me on his show, he's like, hey, you know, I kind of stuck with this for a long time. And when we got on another call, we started talking about his his business and he was just in the grind. Right. And he's like, well, I want to build out this whole platform. I want to do this and this. I want to help integrate the changes between, you know, this physical therapy world in this world. And I'm like, well, OK. *Eric* [00:21:18] Why? *Eric* [00:21:19] What does that mean? And turns out all you really want to do is have more time freedom. Right. Make a little bit more money. That was it. I'm like, well, if that's the goal, we don't need to build anything. *Ari* [00:21:29] Right. *Eric* [00:21:30] We can just optimize what you have right now. Right. It makes put some rules in place. And I think that's the big thing is where you're going as like, hey, let's let's look at what's the sixth what is success look like? Why is that important to you? Is it really what you want? Right. Is it really aligned with your values? Because sometimes you're just chasing someone else's dream because you read it somewhere and then you get there and you're like, I'm frickin miserable. Right. So, yeah, man, it's all about the plan, but it's it's about knowing where your plane is going first *Ari* [00:21:58] And where it is to begin with. *Ari* [00:22:00] You know, if you're from Argentina and you think you're in Peru, you're not you're not going to go see it be a bumpy ride. Exactly. So, you know, knowing where you are, where you going is really good. I've had a question for a couple of years now, and that is because on your show, I said something that you said nobody else has ever said. We were talking on the future of fitness and. You asked me what I thought, what I thought the future of fitness was going to be. And I said, nanotechnology. Do you remember this? I said, Yeah. And you said, oh, well, it was like I stumped you because nobody had ever said nanotechnology before. So I has anybody has said that since. *Eric* [00:22:54] I don't think so. I think I've actually gotten away from that particular question, too, for some reason. I think I found a different formula for my questioning. But. When I am when people ask me now. You know, with some of the technology you think is going to emerge out of this whole thing. Nanos in the top 10 now, you know for sure. So, yeah, it's interesting. I mean, it's very futuristic. Kind of scary. Kind of black mirrorish, right? *Ari* [00:23:26] Yeah. I it's always intrigued me that after I think at that point you had over 80 interviews that you had done that nobody else said had said that. And and to me, I think it's you know, it is the future. It's what what we're all moving towards. And if we don't make a good plan, then that technology can can really override our humanity in some ways. So we have to be really careful with how how we plan and how we think about it and what we're what we're looking to do. So tell me, what what do you want to create in the world? I know you have a mastermind. You're doing these these podcasts. What what's your end goal? What is the thing that would if you had a legacy to leave or leave, what would that be and why? *Eric* [00:24:23] Yeah, so there's, I actually have broken the sound in quite detail, but I'll just kind of talk with, like, you know, my professional career, what I want. And this is why Ken and I worked together really well. And they associate that we're looking at bringing all work together really well. *Eric* [00:24:38] We want the same thing as we want to impact those who impact others. *Eric* [00:24:44] And the more. I would love to just work with five people who impact millions. Right. And help them increase their impact. I don't want to be the guy out in front. The face of anything. I want to be the guy behind whispering in the person's ear. Here's how I can help you do this. Here are some ideas. Let's put this forward. Right. And helping those people and supporting them, that that's the type of role I would want to be the Scottie Pippen to Michael Jordan's. That's taken me 43 years in my plans. Realize that's the role I'm good at. What does that look like in a actual manifestation for lack of a better term? I want to have about. 20 to 30 acres here in Montana. The place where people can gather just to innovate and solve some of the world's biggest problems. And that's that's just what I want to do. That's like my retirement goal, which is not retirement at all. It's actually a lot of activity and passion poured into it. But that's that's the vision I have, is I want to have a place where people can take away distraction, focus on the problems, collaborate together, and really may come up with some innovative solutions. That would. That's my dream, man. *Ari* [00:25:56] That's awesome. That is awesome. Now, one of one of my. Plans and I had mentioned this before, Covid hit. *Ari* [00:26:06] But as I've been doing men's circles and things like that since 2000, and I wanted to translate the the men's circle into a corporate circle and have events like that at a location that's completely taking away all distractions and not do these boring, you know, trust falls and team building things necessarily that that we've seen for the last 50, 60 years. But sit still, sit around a fire and say, what do you want to create in this world? What do you want your corporation to be known for? What do you want your company to produce for this society? Right. And then how do we take that and actualize it, make it an action step that really moves the world forward. So I totally resonate with what you're saying. You know, my brother teaches survival training. He's taught Marines. He's taught both urban and wilderness. And so I was thinking, you know, he's been a teacher his whole life, never been an entrepreneur. And I was thinking this would be a great opportunity to include him in a. And a purpose that he would love. Right. Which is to move the world forward. You know, he likes comic books. Superheroes are are his thing. And so how can we create more superheroes? And when I hear somebody say I want to be somebody who impacts the impactors, I think of the superheroes that are kind of the the leaders of superhero tribes. Right. So whether it's an X-Men and you've got the professor or whatever it is, you know, sounds like you want to be the professor. And, you know, you've got the gray by ear that could really evolve into your superhero persona. *Eric* [00:28:25] Yeah. Thank you. *Ari* [00:28:27] And, you know, just be the puppet master. No, not the puppet master. But, you know, the director, the guy who's taken on the challenge of working with with those. And I've actually been really blessed because my guest the other day I was telling you about Sesh. He he's been an adviser to the World Bank. He's been an adviser to countries. He's helped countries with their transportation systems and their infrastructure systems. He's totally behind the scenes. Nobody. This guy is unless you're in that world. But the people that he influences, you know, are people like Tony Robbins, people, you know, he's the mentor to the mentors, the guru to the gurus. And it sounds like that's kind of a role that you're wanting to play it towards, towards this next phase of your life. And, you know, I'm I'm a little different. I've been the behind the scenes guy. I've been the entourage, is what I what I call it, I've I've been the guy who's training the Olympic athlete who then gets the gold and gets the accolades. And right now, I'm transitioning into being more on the front stage, you know, and being loud, being the person, because I haven't seen what I want to see, right. We always say strife propels us forward. So what strife has propelled you forward? Lately that that makes you want to have this kind of impact. *Eric* [00:30:10] Yeah, man, I you know, honestly, I'd say it's it's inspiration to you. Meaning can and kind of figure out what it is that I really want to do and seeing how our values align. But ultimately, you know, I think if I boiled it down to something more simpler is I really want to see my wife's dreams come true. And I know Ken has the exact same life goals because not only do I love my wife. And we've been through some shit together. And it's amazing that we've made it through it and we get to really work on ourselves and our partnership. *Eric* [00:30:41] But she's got awesome dreams, man. Way better than what I could have thought of personally. So I'm like yeah. You know, I. I like what she's doing, I think. *Eric* [00:30:50] I don't know if that's strife, but it's just, you know, I see her still in our corporate gig and kind of grinding it out even though she gets work remotely. But, you know, I think that's that's something that would really make me happy. And I don't know if there's strife. I think it's more just inspiration. And, you know, how an urgency to give her what she wants at the earliest age possible. *Ari* [00:31:10] Yeah. Well, it seems to me the strife is that she's still doing what she doesn't want to do. Yes, exactly. And you know, your. Love for her is to get her as quickly as possible to do what she loves to do and watch what her geniuses. And I think that you have that for all of your clients, for all of the people that you influence. I don't think you do this out of your ego needing to be the the leader of a podcast. I think you do it out of your love for an industry and your want and need for it to change and grow and become bigger than it's been. And that, to me, is a noble strife. *Eric* [00:31:58] No, thank you, man. And it's true. I don't I'm not you know, it's signed up for grabs is like I hired Nicole Spencer because she's a brilliant marketer and can coach to help me do social media stuff. And she gave me she gave me the road map, man. Like, this is what you need to do. And this is this much social, this much. And I realized in going through the process that I hate it. I hate doing Facebook lives and talking about myself. I hate doing all these things. I'm like, OK, well, thank you for, you know, every penny I spent on your own investment accused worth it. Because I now realize with un with no doubt in my mind that I don't like to be. That's the center. I'd much rather highlight people on my show, talk about them, be supportive of them. And that's just where I'm more comfortable. And maybe that's a comfort issue. I don't know. But that's a I can talk about myself. I guess I just did for an hour with you. Yeah. You know that that's the way I like to be, man. And yeah, it's I think you're you're very observant. *Ari* [00:32:56] Yeah. Well, I have appreciated our friendship, even though we've never really met in person. I think that we've had just these moments in time where we've both been in some transition or some place and we've been able to help propel each other forward a little bit. Even, even microscopically. And and so I appreciate who you are, what you do in the world. I mean, to be somebody who doesn't like to be in the front and to have done six hundred podcasts, it's no small feat. *Ari* [00:33:39] You know, most people. *Ari* [00:33:42] Would sit here with the camera on and never hit record. *Ari* [00:33:49] If they even got to where the camera was. *Ari* [00:33:53] Right. *Ari* [00:33:55] I know for me, I grew up in Hollywood. And I hated myself on camera. I've always been told, you know, my dad used to tell me I have a great face for radio. And so, you know, I always hated myself on camera. It takes a lot for me to get comfortable doing something that's a video related thing. But my purpose is bigger than my fear. And I know that the things I have to say need to get said and the things that I have to say. People need to hear. And so that propels me to speak up and get loud and do it hopefully as often as possible. So, you know, like I said, I really appreciate you coming. Let's tell people how they can find you, what what you're doing right now and how they can be of support or how you could be of support to them. *Eric* [00:34:55] Yeah. Yeah. Thank you for asking that. And I appreciate your kind words, man. I'm I'm really excited that you're getting out front. So I think it's it's overdue. *Eric* [00:35:05] You can find me a couple of different places. I think www.level5mentors.com Is probably the best place. You can email me at eric@level5mentors.com. I actually do answer all my e-mails. I'm very active on LinkedIn and of course you can find my podcasts at the futureoffitness.co. And then the Black Diamond podcast, which is all over ITunes and all the outlets you can listen to it. But it's also housed at levelfivementors.com. So that's where to find me. Eric Malzone, there's only a couple of us out there. If you want to Google me too. There's a Brazilian and there's a an American. I'm the American. And yeah, it's a lot different ways to find me. *Ari* [00:35:46] How did that happen, you're married to a Brazilian. *Eric* [00:35:49] I am. *Eric* [00:35:49] It's weird. A lot of Italians ended up in Brazil. *Eric* [00:35:52] Yeah, I think there's more Italians in Brazil than there are in Italy. There are none. It sounds weird. I think it's true. Fact. Check me on that. *Ari* [00:36:01] Thank you so much for for coming on. I highly recommend you check out level five ads and Black Diamond, as well as Future Fitness podcast if you're anywhere near the fitness industry or are interested in getting healthy. *Ari* [00:36:15] I mean, you're gonna hear some great advice and some great tools that you could use tomorrow. So I ask this at the end of every podcast, three things that are actionable steps that somebody can take tomorrow, today, now to change their life for the better. *Eric* [00:36:35] Yeah, we'll call somebody that's a good friend you haven't talked to in a long time. That's number one. Make a list of everything that went well for you today. Go do something fun, man, go do something you enjoy. I think it's, We get so caught up in it and work and tasks and all that, like go do something that makes you makes you laugh. Simple. *Ari* [00:37:01] That's awesome. Thank you so much for coming. I really appreciate it. And I look forward to seeing everybody back here on the next episode of Create a New Tomorrow. Thank you very much and have a healthy day. *Ari* [00:37:16] Thank you for listening to this podcast. I appreciate all you do to create a new tomorrow for yourself and those around you. *Ari* [00:37:23] If you'd like to take this information further and are interested in joining a community of like minded people who are all passionate about activating their vision for a better world, go to the Web site, create a new tomorrow Acom and find out how you can be part of making a bigger difference. I have a gift for you. Just for checking it out. *Ari* [00:37:41] And look forward to seeing you take the lead. And joining our private paid mastermind community. Until then, see you on the next episode.