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Blaze Your Own Trail

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Are you ready to blaze your own trail? Then you have come to the right place! Learn more here: https://www.byotpod.com/ In this podcast our host Jordan Mendoza shares actionable advice that he learned blazing his way to sales record books and 15 years in the corporate world & he also interviews people from around the world who have blazed their own trail in business and life to find out their journey to success. We hope each episode adds value to you in some way. Make sure to follow & subscribe so you don't miss any content & updates!

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Episodes

The Social Media Platform MOST Don't Know About with Jordan Mendoza

Organic reach is something all content creators and business owners want on social media. What if there were a platform that could give you more organic reach? Tune in to find out more about Clapper! I've been able to rake in Millions of views, land a brand partnership, get blue check verified, grow a group of 100 + and 57K followers in under a year and a half. Let's connect over there: https://www.clapperapp.com/jordanjmendoza NEW 7 day group coaching trial! If you want to learn with other like...

Aug 22, 20245 minEp. 122

Does attention to detail matter when it comes to success? With Dr. Agi Keramidas

Episode details: Dr. Agi Keramidas, a dentist turned personal development enthusiast and podcast host, shares his journey from introverted child to successful dentist to podcasting. He emphasizes the importance of following your passion and exploring personal development. Agi discusses the role of computers in his life and how his attention to detail has been a key factor in his success. He also offers tips for aspiring podcast hosts and highlights the value of seeking guidance and mentorship. A...

Aug 15, 202434 minEp. 121

Transforming Lives Through Charity & Contribution with Adam Gaskill

Summary: Adam Gaskill, founder of The Nonprofit Creators, shares his journey of transforming lives through charity and contribution. He discusses the importance of finding fulfillment and creating a lasting legacy. Adam highlights the lessons he learned from playing soccer and basketball, including the power of being in the zone and the value of teamwork. He also talks about his decision to forgo college and dive into personal development, sales, and marketing. Adam emphasizes the significance o...

Aug 07, 202441 minEp. 120

How to Empower Your Money with Angela Duncan

Angela Duncan, bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Empower Her Money, shares her journey from childhood abuse and poverty to becoming a successful entrepreneur and real estate investor. She emphasizes the importance of education and information in breaking the cycle of poverty and achieving financial success. Angela provides practical tips for investing in real estate and encourages listeners to find a mentor and pick a specific lane within the real estate market. She also discusses her ...

Jul 31, 202435 minEp. 119

Navigating Crypto: Scams & Due Diligence with Corey Geary

About Corey: Entrepreneurship saved my life, before I was an entrepreneur, I was an addict going nowhere except to my death bed and thru chasing the carrot of money it forced me to be in rooms with people leveling up their lives, spiritually, mentally, physically and financially and because of this journey not only has it made me a millionaire but the biggest accolade is it made me sober for multiple years, I have a family now with two beautiful daughters living in Puerto Rico and I do what I wa...

Jul 25, 202443 minEp. 118

The Power of Investing in Knowledge & Skills with Jake Tullis

About Jake: Who is Jake Tullis…? I have pondered this a great deal; it is still a question I am finding answers to as life persists. I don’t have a complete answer, but I can share what I do know to be true about myself. I am someone who has 0 quit in me, I have overcome more than I care to share at times. I am someone who is skilled at analysis and critical thinking, this is the gift I was given. I am someone who works hard to use this gift to the benefit of those around me, my community. I am ...

Jul 23, 202438 minEp. 117

Maximizing the Experience Section + Utilizing the New Updates on LinkedIn with Jordan Mendoza

In this final episode of the LinkedIn profile tips series, Jordan Mendoza provides tips on optimizing the experience section of your profile. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on the last five to six years of experience and adding awards, certifications, licenses, and PR features. Jordan also mentions two new updates on LinkedIn: the ability to have a premium company page and the ability to feature recommendations in the featured section. He encourages listeners to take action and optimiz...

Jul 18, 20246 minEp. 116

The Power of Mentorship & Personal Development in Entrepreneurship with Tanya Fox

About Tanya: She spends her days helping business owners with her 5 step framework learn how to re-passion, grow through collaboration, and stop trading minutes for money so they can go from wanting to break up with their business to falling deeply in love with it again. After seeing too many entrepreneurs struggling, she decided to write the book to help them grow profits, build relationships and stop feeling alone. “How To Collaborate” is a step by step guide for everyone, no matter what level...

Jul 02, 202445 minEp. 115

Navigating Midlife Crisis & Personal Growth With Anna Urnova

About Anna: Anna Urnova is a Career Coach helping professional mid-career men stop being stuck, undervalued and burning out in soul-sucking jobs and successfully pivot to thrive WITHOUT starting over or going back to school, and even if they tried many times before and failed... Summary Anna Urnova, a career coach, shares her life story of growing up in the Soviet Union, being sent to Asia as a child, and reconnecting with family. Her experiences shaped her into a trailblazer and influenced her ...

Jun 25, 202447 minEp. 114

The Importance of Making the Choice to Move Every Day with Russell Rogers

Summary Russell Rogers shares his journey of blazing his own trail, from his adventurous childhood to his impactful work in youth ministry and landscaping. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with good people and the power of serving others. Russell's coaching and mentoring have had a lasting impact on the lives of many young athletes. He also discusses the challenges and rewards of running a landscaping business, highlighting the creativity and hard work involved. Russell Roger...

Jun 18, 202446 minEp. 113

Optimizing the LinkedIn Experience Section + New updates with Jordan Mendoza

Summary In this episode, Jordan Mendoza concludes the LinkedIn profile optimization series by discussing the experience section and other sections of the profile. He emphasizes the importance of optimizing the experience section with SEO, adding links and images, and showcasing awards and certifications. Jordan also mentions the significance of including publications and recommends leveraging LinkedIn recommendations. He concludes by sharing new LinkedIn features, including Company Page Premium ...

Jun 11, 202410 minEp. 112

From Poverty to Purpose: Cindy Witteman’s Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Community Impact

About Cindy: Cindy Witteman, a powerhouse from the heart of San Antonio, Texas. She's not just a Business Owner, 4x Best-Selling Author, and proud recipient of the esteemed 2023 Trailblazer Award—she's also your go-to host for the heartwarming "Little Give" TV Show and the thought-provoking "Is Manifesting Bullshit Podcast." But Cindy's story doesn't end there. She's a passionate Entrepreneur, Action Mastery Coach, Speaker, and even a beekeeper. As the founder and CEO of "FORCE" Magazine, Cindy ...

Jun 04, 202432 minEp. 111

Crafting Attention-Grabbing LinkedIn About Summaries with Jordan Mendoza

In this episode, Jordan Mendoza discusses the importance of the 'About Summary' section on LinkedIn profiles. He emphasizes the need to share personal stories, experiences, and pivotal moments in this section, rather than simply duplicating information from the experience section. Jordan provides a structured framework for creating a compelling 'About Summary' and encourages authenticity and vulnerability in sharing one's story. There will be one more episode in this LinkedIn series, we hope it'...

May 28, 202411 minEp. 110

LinkedIn Profile Tips Part 2 with Jordan Mendoza

Your headline text serves as an opportunity to do 3 key things... Which you'll find out in today's episode of course! If you are enjoying the series, make sure to tune back in for more next week! Looking for more tips centered around social media and entrepreneurship? Connect with Jordan below: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/⁠⁠ Join 18K plus other readers: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/so-you-want-start-podcast-actionable-tips-inside-jordan-mendoza-7dtpe/⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠...

May 21, 202411 minEp. 109

LinkedIn Profile Tips (#1 is a must!) with Jordan Mendoza

In today's episode, Jordan shares a story about how he got into LinkedIn back in 2019 & dives into actionable tips to optimize your LinkedIn profile! This series of episodes will be released over the coming weeks so make sure to tune back in for more! If you are looking for more tips centered around social media and entrepreneurship, connect with Jordan below: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/⁠⁠ Join 18K plus other readers: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/so-you-want-st...

May 14, 202412 minEp. 108

A 34 Year Educator Turned Real Estate Trailblazer with Bill Caton

About Bill: Bill Caton is the founder of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group with a background in the service industry spans more than 40 years. Bill specializes in commercial development, farmland sales, 1031 exchanges, and commercial and industrial leasing and sales. He is past President and Board Member of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors and is on the NICAR Board of Directors and Charter Chairman of NICAR's Commercial Global Business Council. Bill is part of the Illino...

May 07, 202429 minEp. 103

Leaving a New Legacy with Erik Allen

About Erik: Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life. As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down. Once Erik gave his life to Christ,...

Apr 16, 202430 minEp. 102

How the Black Diamond Club Founders Got Their Start with Dr. Shawn Dill & Dr. Lacey Book

About the guests: Dr. Shawn Dill & Dr. Lacey Book are chiropractors by profession and now serve as certified "Book Yourself Solid" coaches in the entrepreneurial space. This power couple runs The Black Diamond Club - a group of 600+ service professionals with a desire to reach more people and make a bigger impact and create the lifestyle that they deserve. Their work is driven by relationships, collaboration and their mission where “health and success are known as fundamental truths rather t...

Apr 11, 202450 minEp. 101

Bonus: LinkedIn Coaching Program Testimonial with Yvette Owens

Summary Yvette shares her experience with the LinkedIn coaching program and highlights the impact it had on her LinkedIn profile and business. She discusses her initial knowledge of LinkedIn and how the program helped her optimize her profile and attract clients. Yvette also shares her top takeaways from the program, including the importance of investing in premium features and using LinkedIn to reach decision makers. She then talks about the process of launching a LinkedIn newsletter and the su...

Dec 12, 20238 minEp. 132

The Road to Becoming the Top Keto Expert with Ben Azadi

About Ben: In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle. Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investig...

Nov 10, 202330 minEp. 100

How to Build Your Own Business with Brian Scudamore

About Brian: Serial entrepreneur and author Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less travelled. At just 19 years old, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience. Then he scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine, under the O2E Brands banner. Brian learned the ins and outs of business by running his own, and believes that anyone with ...

Jul 26, 202353 minEp. 99

How to Lead with Influence with Jake Havron

About Jake: From being a nurse just over 5 years ago to now a widely accredited transformational speaker and business strategist, Jake is creating raving fans of the people and audiences he works with. Organizations such as GoBundance, 787 Coffee Co., 180 Elevate Nonprofit, MentorBox, and Real Estate team doing $300M – $1.6B in annual revenue have brought Jake in to help their people become more influential in sales and leadership. Alongside him is his beloved, Emily Ford, who is also a force fo...

Jun 01, 202351 minEp. 98

How to Leverage Your Smartphone to Win Business with Shawn Walchef

About the guest: Shawn P. Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) is the founder of Cali BBQ Media, podcast host, business coach, and proud dad. Since opening Cali BBQ in 2008, his family-run restaurant and media company in San Diego has generated more than $30 million in sales. As a restaurateur who opened during the Great Recession of 2008, Shawn Walchef learned to use digital tools and big ideas to stay in business. During the Pandemic, Shawn and his Cali BBQ Media team developed a scalable plan that is thr...

May 05, 202344 minEp. 97

From Lawyer to Master Certified Professional Coach for Moms with Melissa Wiggins

Melissa Wiggins, aka Coach Mummabear, is a fiery Scottish lassie and lawyer turned Master Certified Professional Coach. She has a thriving podcast, has spoken on stages across the globe and has already penned her first book. At 38, she claims the warm up is over and she is pouring into as many lassies as she can. When her firstborn was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer as she was about to give birth to her twin boys, her full-time calling became saving her son’s life. Shortly after, Melissa along w...

Mar 07, 202351 minEp. 96

From Multi-Million Dollar Company to Losing it All Then Rising Up in a Big Way with Vick Tipnes

Vick Tipnes is a true success story. Having built a multi-million-dollar company, losing it all, then starting over again after a divorce and $78 in his bank account. In 2012, he founded Blackstone Medical Services with zero revenue and in the beginning years he was losing $30K per month, then almost went bankrupt twice. Through perseverance and persistence; he turned it all around and built Blackstone to an Inc 5000 Company with 325% growth over the last 7 years. Today, Blackstone is a dominant...

Feb 10, 202354 minEp. 95

From Orphan to Thriving Global Business Leader with Pascal Bachmann

About Pascal: Pascal Bachmann is an international speaker, author, life, and business strategist who empowers and coaches businessmen to be healthy and successful leaders in business and life. After being a professional athlete on a world-class level, having a praxis for Asian therapies, creating 7 businesses in 3 different industries, generating more than $20 Million, and coaching more than 20,000 people, he is in the position to share what he learned. The view and experiences from 3 different ...

Jan 24, 202355 minEp. 94

How to Maximize Your Savings to Achieve Your Dreams with Curtis Ray

About Curtis: Curtis Ray founded MPI® UNLIMITED, LLC and serves as President and CEO. In 2014, Curtis was introduced to the world of Retirement Planning and Insurance through years of research, observing that the traditional investment strategies of the 401(k), IRA, Real Estate, and Insurance were not providing the retirement people hoped for or expected. Curtis invented and developed the MPI® (Maximum Premium Indexing) Secure Compound Interest Account™, bringing simplicity to financial educatio...

Jan 17, 202350 minEp. 93

From Pro Soccer Player to Preacher with Jesse Bradley

About Jesse: Jesse is a former professional soccer player, speaker, leader, author, pastor, and former syndicated radio host. After graduating from an Ivy League college, Dartmouth, Jesse played professional Soccer overseas including in Zimbabwe. In Africa, a prescribed medication to prevent malaria built up toxic levels in his system. He was fighting for his life for one year, and it took 10 years to fully recover. The pain forged and formed a new passion and purpose. Jesse now spreads a messag...

Jan 09, 202341 minEp. 92

An Inspiring Story of True Grit & Grace with Amberly Lago

About Amberly: Amberly’s life story of astounding resilience has inspired a revolutionary lesson she offers to the world. She brings unique strategies developed to teach others how to tap into their superpower of resilience and persevere through any challenge. She is a powerhouse of energy on stage with a story that will engage and captivate any audience. Her keynote speeches, best-selling book, workshops, and podcasts offer hope and solutions for living life at its fullest to those in chronic p...

Dec 29, 202252 minEp. 91

Your Only Limit is You with Ryan Braves

About Ryan: My life has been filled with challenges and failure after failure…. through hard work, dedication, perseverance, and grit I found myself on the other side of it. I grew up in a broken home with an alcoholic mother and a bipolar father that was in and out of prison. It wasn’t like they didn’t try, they wanted to be good parents they just fell to the mercy of their conditions, it didn’t make them bad people, it just made them bad parents. Life was chaotic, peace was hard to come by, ea...

Aug 22, 202236 minEp. 90
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