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Today our expert guest is Chris Krimitsos. He is the organizer of Podfest Expo, one of the top podcast conferences in the world. He has created a podcast documentary called The Messengers, and author of the recently released book Start Ugly, which encourages people to...

Today our expert guest is Nathan Hirsch, a 30 year entrepreneur of 10 years and an expert in remote hiring and ecommerce. He started his first ecommerce business out of his dorm room, and now he’s the cofounder of FreeeUp.com, a marketplace that connects businesses...

Content Warning: This episode discusses thoughts of suicide in detail. The Suicide Prevention Hotline is located in the resources below. This is our third annual Veteran’s Day special, where we highlight a courageous veteran who is doing something extraordinary to...

Today our expert guest is Hal Elrod, the best-selling author of The Miracle Morning, who is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity one person at a time. He’s here today to talk about his new book, The Miracle Equation, the next step in his mission to...

Today our expert guest is Bill Higgs, the founder of Mustang Engineering. He is known as the King of Culture, and he is a Forbes contributor and author. He brought his company revenue to over a billion dollars by differentiating their culture from the market. Bill’s...

Today our expert guests are Lance & Brandy Salazar. They are on a mission to help people reconnect with each other and stay deeply in love, and they did this while raising their daughters. They created Legendary Couples With Kids, because they know first-hand how...

Today we jump into part 2 with our expert guest John Gray. If you missed part 1, make sure you go back and listen to last week’s episode. Last week, John talked about how environmental additives impact us hormonally and affect men and women’s relationships, but these...

Today our expert guest is John Gray, the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. USA Today listed his book as one of the top 10 most influential books in the last quarter century. John helps men...

Today our expert guest is Robert Owens, radio and TV personality, mountain climber, keynote speaker, minister, philanthropist, triathlete, and father of five, to name a few of his exploits. He is also the fittest 66 year old in the world. For more than 25 years,...

Today our expert guest is Cathy Christen, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker and facilitator, as well as a best selling author, dedicated to helping others live a life they love. She brings profound awareness to the extraordinary possibilities within everyone she...

Today our expert guest is Scott Kujak, host of the Underdog Podcast and author of Underdog: True Stories of Overcoming Adversity. He speaks to organizations, corporations, churches, and at events, inspiring those who fight against adversity one punch at a time. Scott...

Today our expert guest is Gay Hendricks, a leader in the fields of relationship and body/mind transformation for more than 45 years. After earning his Phd from Stanford in 1974, Gay served as professor of counseling psychology at the University of Colorado for 25...

Today our expert guests are Analyn & Brandon Miller, successful business owners and the parents of seven children. Brandon is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and CEO of 34 Strong, and Analyn owns and operates the Analyn Miller Group, part of Keller Williams...

Today our expert guest is Dov Baron, twice cited as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers to hire, the Meeting & Event Professionals Guide to the Top 100 Motivational Speakers, and named as one of the top 30 global leadership gurus. He is a...

Today our expert guest is Flip Flippen. He is a New York Times best-seller and is recognized as one of the top leadership thought leaders in America, a prominent global keynote speaker, and founder of the Flippen Group, one of the fastest growing educator training,...

Today our expert guest is Andy Storch, a talent development consultant, coach, connector, speaker, and host of two world-renowned podcasts: The Talent Development Hot Seat and The Andy Storch Show. Andy has been committed to getting people inspired to live their best...

Today our expert guest is Larry Hagner. He is the founder of the Good Dad Project and host of the Dad Edge podcast, the number one podcast for dads on iTunes.   Larry is the father of 4 boys, and he’s been married for 14 years to his incredible wife Jessica. He breaks...

Today our expert guest is Sophie Morrison, the best-selling author of Brain Judo and host of the EPIC/FAIL Podcast. Her content focuses on how entrepreneurs can turn weaknesses into strengths and find opportunity in failure.   Sophie has always liked breaking rules....

Today our expert guest is Grant Aldrich. He’s the founder of OnlineDegree.com. He has a purpose-driven mission to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone. He’s been a board member and a donor on a number of nonprofits and an advisor to many...

Today our expert guest is Marcus Aurelius Anderson, author of the book The Gift of Adversity, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, U.S. army veteran, and high performance mindset coach, who works with corporations, leaders, CEOs and entrepreneurs. He speaks, writes,...

Today our expert guest is JV Crum III. He created his first million dollars at the age of 25, he hosts the Conscious Millionaire Podcast & Radio Network which was named by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 13 business shows. He’s a number-one best-selling author,...

Today our expert guest is Mark Eaton, successful motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and best-selling author of The Four Commitments of a Winning Team, as well as a 7’4” NBA all-star who played for the Utah Jazz. He’s spoken to numerous world-class organizations...

Today our expert guest is Peter Lazaroff, chief investment officer at Plancorp which manages over $4 billion for its clients and author of the book Making Money Simple. He’s here to share complex issues and make them manageable to just about anyone.   At a young age,...

Today our expert guest is Conductor Roger Nierenberg, creator of The Music Paradigm. He has conducted for the London Philharmonic, The New Zealand Symphony, and the National Symphony, among countless others, and performed over 100 orchestras around the globe.   Roger...

Today our expert guest is Ron Klein, a problem solver known as the grandfather of possibilities. He is the inventor of several ideas that have changed the world, such as the magnetic strip on credit cards, the credit card validity checking system, computerized systems...

Today our expert guests are Andie Kramer and Al Harris. They have been mentoring women in speaking and writing about gender communication for more than 30 years, are frequent keynote speakers, conduct workshops for multinational organizations to better understand the...

Today our expert guest is Wade Lightheart,  a 3-time All Natural National Bodybuilding Champion, Advisor to the American Anti-Cancer Institute, and Director of Education at BiOptimizers Nutrition, one of the world’s most innovative nutritional supplement companies  ...

Today our expert guest is Darren Virassammy, the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of 34 Strong, an organization that believes everyone deserves a great place to work and that any workplace can be great. A leading expert in the global employee engagement...

Today our expert guest is John Ruhlin, the world’s leading authority in maximizing customer loyalty through radical generosity, the founder of Giftology, and the author of Giftology: The Art and Science of Using Gifts to Cut Through the Noise, Increase Referrals, and...

Today our expert guest is Laura Gassner Otting, an instigator, motivator, and provocateur who has never met a revolution she didn’t like. She is lit up by The Big Idea and encourages people to think audaciously, motivating them to dream boldly and then act decisively;...

Today our expert guest is Erin Wathen, a holistic health coach, food abuse counselor, and the inspiring author of Why Can’t I Stick to My Diet?: How To End The Food Drama. Her philosophy is, simply put, that health isn’t a number on the scale or how often we exercise,...

Today our expert guest is Kyle “Mind Brain Dude” Ferroly, and he’s going to talk about the brain in ways that you’ve probably never thought about. Kyle completed his Doctoral training in Psychophysiology, which we discuss at great length in this episode, in addition...

Today our expert guest is Adam Capes, the co-founder and President of Getaway2Give. Adam is a social entrepreneur helping people create amazing vacation experiences, while changing the world of fundraising as we know it.   Adam has been passionate about raising money...

Today our expert guest is Patricia Moreno, the trailblazing founder of spiritual fitness, a methodology that borrows many of the lessons from cognitive behavioral therapy. She is leading a conversation about the importance of each and every one of us making a vow to...

Today our expert guest is Mark Crandall, LMSW, LCDC. He is a transformational life and business coach, a workshop facilitator, a Keynote Speaker, the author of Eulogy of Childhood Memories, and the host of Purpose Chasers Podcast.   Mark went from a lost boy with...

Today our expert guest is Chris Ducker, a serial entrepreneur, author of the bestsellers Virtual Freedom and Rise of the Youpreneur, and the self-proclaimed 'Proudest Brit' doing business online!   He's also a trusted international business mentor, keynote speaker,...

Today our expert guest is Dr. Nii Darko, a Board-certified General Surgeon who is pushing past the limits of the status quo. He hosts Docs Outside the Box, a podcast in which he highlights stories of doctors doing extraordinary things outside of medicine to inspire...

Today our expert guest is Paul Jenkins, a veteran of 25 years in the graphic novel, film and video game industries. Over the last two decades Paul has been instrumental in the creation and implementation of literally hundreds of world-renowned, recognizable...

Today our expert guest is Amy Herman, a lawyer and art historian who uses works of art to symmetrically sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills. By showing people how to look closely at painting, sculpture, and photography, she helps them hone their...

Today our expert guest is Tim Rhode, co-founder of both 1Life Fully Lived and GoBundance. We talk about what those organizations are, how they’re changing lives, and why Tim is inspired to help others develop their own life plan to create a world of abundance and...

Today our expert guest, Corey Blake, shares two unique but powerful tools for both personal and business development: storytelling and vulnerability. Corey is the Publisher of Conscious Capitalism Press and the founder & CEO of Round Table Companies, where he has...

I love today’s guest, and I know you will as well.Byron Van Pelt is a business strategist, coach, and consultant who focuses on helping entrepreneurs grow lucrative businesses, from a place of transparency and authenticity. At the age of 23, he found himself thrust...

I can’t wait for you to hear today’s guest’s stories and his wisdom.Vincent Pugliese is, first and foremost, a husband to his beautiful wife Elizabeth and the proud dad of their three boys, Andrew, Nolan and Dylan.   Vincent has been a professional photographer for...

We have a brilliant guest today, and I think you’re going to love everything he has to share. Kam Knight is the founder of Mindlily.com and author of several bestselling books on learning, memory, and productivity. Over the past fifteen years, he has dedicated his...

We have an extraordinary guest to share with you today. Heather Monahan is a bestselling author, keynote speaker with the Harry Walker Agency, entrepreneur, and founder of Boss In Heels. After successfully climbed the corporate ladder for many years, Heather Monahan...

We have an extraordinary guest to share with you today. Karen Walker is a consultant, author, and advisor to CEOs and senior leaders. She helps her clients grow their companies, with successful outcomes which include IPOs, acquisitions, market share increases, and...

Now that it’s officially the holidays, I want to share a special story with you. Nikki Moore’s story is one of courage, but hopefully one that you find inspirational as well. Nikki and her husband Matt were cruising along in successful, happy lives - until tragedy...

I am delighted to welcome Carey Smolensky back to the show. Carey is a dynamic businessman, event producer, entertainer, entrepreneur, and the author of Living Life with Passion and Helping Others. Carey began his family of companies four decades ago, while in high...

Kate Erickson is the implenter over at Entrepreneurs On Fire, an award-winning podcast where John Lee Dumas interviews inspiring entrepreneurs every Monday and drops value-bombs every Thursday. She’s also the host of the Podcast Kate’s Take, and the coauthor of The...

We have a phenomenal guest today. Dr. James Kelley is the author of The Crucible’s Gift: Five Lessons From Authentic Leaders Who Thrive In Adversity. The book is based on his interviews from over 140 executives, ranging from Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurs to...

Nick Santonastasso is a medical miracle and a truly wonderful human. He is one of four people alive with the rare genetic condition, Hanhart Syndrome, and has overcome incredible  odds to not only survive but thrive. Nick has gone on to become an inspirational keynote...

Rock Thomas is a rising global phenomenon, impacting millions of lives. He has inspired 72 million people to take action. He’s a successful serial entrepreneur, a Tony Robbins mastery-level trainer, and he created the global, “#iam” movement. He is the make-it-happen...

Welcome to our second annual Veterans Day special, where we feature a really amazing Veteran with an incredible story - and a nonprofit as well, where we can help veterans who may be in crisis.Amanda E. Held is an equine specialist facilitator, lifelong equestrian,...

I’m really grateful for all of the guests that come on our show, but the individual that you’re about to hear today is somebody that I have been really excited about, and trying to get on this show for over two years. I’m so honored to have him with us today.John...

Celebrity nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin teaches clients how to lose weight and master their mindset so they can lead bigger, better lives. Ms. Virgin is a four-time NY Times bestselling author whose work usually focuses on nutrition and fitness but recently...

Today we’re talking with Rocky Lalvani. He is a wealth coach, he has his MBA, and is an enrolled agent at the IRS. He helps people who have financial success utilize their money to live a life of abundance, but not in the typical ways that you would expect from your...

A viral marriage proposal on Reddit, multiple successful companies, and international travel - and that’s only the beginning.Originally a neuroscientist focused on brain-computer interface and the evolution of human cognition, whose work is on display at the...

Pete Mockaitis is an award-winning trainer and coach who helps professionals perform optimally at work. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, and Ink. He’s delivered one-on-one coaching to over 700 leaders hailing from organizations all over the...

Jessica Pettitt is a diversity trainer and motivational speaker committed to leading listeners down the path to understanding they are good enough to make the changes they seek.   She believes that if we notice our own behavior patterns, then we can keep the ones that...

Today’s guest is on a mission to inspire healthy living around the world while embracing the strength it took to get her to where she is today.Megan Fenyoe, is a Veteran, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Transformational Mindset Coach, Professional Speaker and Author....

Today’s guest, Ron Carucci, is a two-time TedX speaker, the bestselling author of eight books, and a popular contributor at Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Ron led a ten year longitudinal study on executive transition to find out why more than fifty percent of...

Alexander Hannett is the founder of the courage institute, and his story is really quite remarkable. He has overcome tourettes syndrome, bipolar disorder, and post traumatic stress disorder. Despite his setbacks, he’s done some phenomenal things, such as raising...

John Israel, AKA Mr. Thank You, is on a mission to elevate the level of gratitude on the planet, inspiring 74 million thank-you cards written all over the world.   This all started one morning back in October of 2016, when John woke up to realize that he was, in his...

Today our expert guest is Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, and his most recent book Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself.   You’ve likely heard someone ask the question, “if you had all the money in the world, what would...

Today our expert guest is Andy Molinsky, a Professor at Brandeis University’s International Business School with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology and the author of Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the...

Today our expert guest is Joe Sanok, a TEDx speaker, the host of Practice of The Practice, and a private practice owner.   He helps healthcare professionals start, grow, and scale their practices by increasing income, influence, and impact on the world. And one way...

Today our expert guest is Dan Casetta, who helps build a dynamic culture of synergy and growth in sales teams, mastermind groups, and among his own family and friends. As a respected and trusted business leader, Dan has had a profound impact on thousands of people...

Today our expert guest is Damion Lupo, whose mission is to free one million people from financial bondage through his Financial Freedom Blueprint, his books, and Transformation Nation podcast.   But before Damion found his mission, he built up a sizeable fortune in...

Today our expert guest is Chelsey Korus, an Adidas athlete, Wanderlust TV teacher, and one of today’s foremost yoga teachers.   Chelsey grew up in Small Town, Minnesota, where she rebelled the way most young teenagers do: sneaking into the city...

Today our expert guest is Lee Caraher, the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands.   Lee is also the author of two books: Millennials...

Today our expert guest is Dana Malstaff, the Founder of Boss Mom and the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro. She is a mother, author, speaker, business strategist, podcaster,...

Today our expert guest is Jesse Harless, an inspirational entrepreneur in long-term recovery who is passionate about helping people overcome bad habits, go all in on their recovery, and live their best life. Jesse is also the Founder of Entrepreneurs in Recovery, a...

Today our expert guest is Brannon Beliso, the owner of One Martial Arts and the creator of One Merit Badges and Excellent Kids, two internationally distributed children’s life skills education systems. Brannon is dedicated to helping people live their best life and...

Today our expert guest is Honoree Corder, an “authorpreneur” who coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors who want to publish their books to bestseller status, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income. But really, that...

Today our expert guest is Scott Amyx, a TEDx speaker, thought leader, and author on the Internet of Things and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In his book Strive, Scott shows that the secret to outstanding and lasting achievement is not...

Today our expert guest is Matt Kutz, PhD, a Fulbright Scholar, award‐winning professor, award‐winning author, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker. Matt is passionate about helping others achieve high‐level leadership and outstanding organizational performance, and his...

Today our expert guest is Tony Jacobsen, a personal trainer and the author of Disable Your Disability: Live The Healthy Life You Deserve! Tony was born with a rare bone disorder (Osteogenesis Imperfecta) that makes his bone brittle, and after years of being held back...

Today our expert guest is Geoff Woods, the Vice President of The ONE Thing, whose mission is to teach people how to live a life of focus so that they can have more by doing less.   But this wasn’t always Geoff’s mission. He used to be working hard in medical device...

Today our expert guest is Hal Elrod, the bestselling author of The Miracle Morning and the host of Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod. I’m so happy to celebrate 50 episodes by sharing this conversation with Hal because this podcast would probably not exist without him,...

Today our expert guest is Dorie Clark, a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and author who has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” Dorie is the author of three books:...

Today our expert guest is David Osborn, co-owner of one of the top real estate brokerages in the world and the author of the New York Times best seller Wealth Can't Wait: Avoid the 7 Wealth Traps, Implement the 7 Business Pillars, and Complete a Life Audit Today!  ...

Today our expert guest is Vince Kramer, an airline pilot and military veteran who brings a unique experience to the world of self-improvement and purpose-driven growth. His past experience in a stereotypically “macho” field gives him a more integrative perspective to...

Today our expert guest is Marc Guberti, a digital marketing expert, author, and speaker who self-published 19 books as a teenager. Marc also hosts Breakthrough Success, a podcast that teaches entrepreneurs how to achieve their breakthrough in business and life.   Marc...

Today our expert guest is Carey Smolensky, a dynamic businessman, event producer, entertainer, entrepreneur, and the author of Living Life with Passion and Helping Others. Carey began his family of companies four decades ago, while in high school, and is constantly...

Today our expert guest is Dave Sanderson, the last passenger to leave US Airways Flight 1549 after it crashed into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009 – an event that became known as “The Miracle on the Hudson.” Dave wasn’t even supposed to be on US Airways Flight...

Today our expert guest is Thomas G. Fiffer, the Senior Editor of Ethics at The Good Men Project, where his articles have received more than five million views (and articles he’s edited have received more than 15 million views). He is a professional writer, speaker,...

Today our expert guest is Sterling McDavid. Inspired by her time volunteering with UNICEF in 2013, Sterling left a career as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs to become an entrepreneur and focus on social good and design. Sterling is now CEO & Founder of The...

Today our expert guest is Andy Janning, a speaker, visual storyteller, and the author of Heroes, Villains, and Drunk Old Men: A Love Story for Real Life. Andy describes himself as “the most accidental of entrepreneurs,” and he’s had a lot of success over the past six...

Today our expert guest is Clarissa Silva, a Behavioral Scientist, Researcher, and Relationship Coach with 17 years of experience in mental health, behavioral science, and public health. Using research and data-driven techniques, she helps provide evidence-based...

Today our expert guest is Alexis Farah, Founder of RandomActsofLipstick.com. Her goal is to raise awareness about beauty brands, influencers, and organizations working tirelessly to make the world a more beautiful place, while also sharing...

Today our expert guest is the awesome and inspirational Sean Douglas, a U.S. Air Force veteran, Master Resilience Implementer, TEDx speaker, international radio show host, performance enhancement specialist, and the author of Decisions: The Power To Overcome...

Today our expert guest is Karen Briscoe, the creator of the 5 Minute Success concept, which she generously shares with others through her books, speaking engagements, and podcast. The concept, inspired by ideas from Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning, is simple: if you read...

Today our expert guest is Jon Berghoff, a world-renowned experiential trainer and Co-Founder of the Flourishing Leadership Institute. I had the pleasure of meeting Jon at the Best Year Ever Blueprint Event – which he hosts with his close friend Hal Elrod, creator of...

Today our expert guest is Dr. Philip Zimbardo, Founder of the Heroic Imagination Project, a nonprofit organization that translates the extensive findings of social psychology and related fields into meaningful insights and tools that individuals can use in their...

Today our expert guest is John Lee Dumas, the founder & host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast that interviews successful entrepreneurs seven days a week (and has been for over five years). Most of you are probably familiar with John and the...

Today our expert guest is Dr. Wallace “J” Nichols, an innovative marine biologist, entrepreneur, wild water advocate, bestselling author, and fun-loving Dad. He has been dubbed “Keeper of the Sea" by GQ Magazine, was awarded the Champion of Change Award at the World...

Today our expert guest is Kylon Gienger, an educational and social thought leader, serial entrepreneur, and the host of The Successful Dropout Podcast. Kylon grew up in a mountain cabin, homeschooled with his siblings. He had a lot of curiosity, and the freedom to...

Today our expert guest is Sean Swarner, an inspirational speaker, author, and adventurer – and the only person who has been diagnosed with both Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Askin Sarcoma.   Sean’s life really began when he was 13-years-old and received his first cancer...