It’s no secret that the workforce in America feels generally apathetic about their jobs, but what can be done to create an environment that fosters a more inclusive, rewarding environment? Former Vice President of Twitter, and Podcast Host and Author of “EAT SLEEP WORK REPEAT”, Bruce Daisley, joins us to help bust some myths and spread truths about the workplace. Find out how burnout and an overly connected digital world a bringing employees down, and 30 hacks for bringing joy to your job. Also,...
Feb 19, 2020•40 min•Ep. 179
There is no shortage of brilliant, entrepreneurial minds at the world's largest tech exposition, CES 2020. First up, Best Selling Author of “Breakthrough”, Scott Duffy, shares why LG and OMRON were his favorite displays and some key entrepreneurial takeaways from the show floor. Then, we chat about cyberbullying awareness with Internet and Tech Attorney and Founder of Cyberbyte, Andrew Rossow, and how they’re bringing celebrities and fans together to stand against bullying. Up next, Founder of C...
Feb 05, 2020•40 min•Ep. 178
The Consumer Electronics Show is a place of innovation, technological progress, and of course - business. Some may forget that before the flashy displays of modern-day “trade” shows, these big expositions, like CES and NAMM, were actually just that; trade shows where inventors, innovators, and creators met with marketers, investors, and business people of all types to hammer out deals based on new products. First up, NY Times #1 Best Selling Author of “The Power of Asking” and “Disrupt Your Bran...
Jan 29, 2020•40 min•Ep. 177
Alan is on site at CES 2020 in this week’s episode, bringing us an entrepreneurial perspective on the world’s most massive electronic technology exposition. Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, David Meltzer, drives home the importance of kindness, authenticity, knowing and being faithful to who you are, and empowering other people in business. From his work on Elevator Pitch to penning his own books, like “Connected to Goodness” and “Game-Time Decision Making”, David has built a career throug...
Jan 22, 2020•40 min•Ep. 176
You’ll hear it throughout your life often enough, “That’s impossible!” Surely, Author of “I'mpossible: Desire.Dream.Do” and Motivational Speaker of Griffin Motivation, Jeff Griffin, is no stranger to the world impossible. He heard enough after a tragic accident about how he’d never walk again, he’d never be able to have kids, and he’d never get married in his condition. Through willpower and ‘choosing to succeed’ Jeff has transformed his life after becoming paralyzed in a painting accident. Toda...
Jan 08, 2020•40 min•Ep. 175
When you think of wine, you might think of a bottle, or even a box, but a can? Ryan Harms, Owner and Founder of Union Wine Company, has built an empire around canned wine in southern Oregon, and has seen year over year growth of 40% or more! We discover the journey that took him from Winemaker to CEO of the largest canned wine distributor. It wasn’t all profit and glory, and Ryan has perhaps the biggest tip for any aspiring entrepreneurs: don’t lose sight of the thing that matters most on your p...
Jan 01, 2020•40 min•Ep. 174
Whether you’re the CEO of a large corporation or the average work-a-day Joe, insurance is a big decision, and an even bigger expenditure every month. Find out how Clearsurance Founder and CEO, Mike Crowe, built an impartial insurance aggregation platform that can help you find the right insurance for your car, health, or business based on our needs. Insurance is a competitive and profitable field, listen in to pierce the veil of insurance agents and save on your bills. Insurance hasn’t been full...
Dec 25, 2019•40 min•Ep. 173
Stop being your own worst enemy in business. First up, Founder of Rebels for Joy and Speaker, Author, and Coach, Bonnie Kelly, shares her amazing story of struggle and success. We discover how to use ‘mindfu’ to get to the bottom of what is holding us back and causing us to self-sabotage our own business interests. Then, Host of Growth Mindset University and Author of Amazon #1 Best-Selling book, The Podcast Playbook, and Founder of Jordan Paris Marketing and Production, Jordan Paris, fills us i...
Dec 18, 2019•40 min•Ep. 172
Quality is something that will stand the test of time, whether it be the materials used to create something or the little nuances that take an experience to the next level. We are joined today by two guests who have given the business world a fancy edge. We begin the hour with Jay Stein, CEO of the Dream Hotel Group, who explains why their lifestyle hotels create lasting memories. Every little touch is carefully thought out when it comes to the Dream Hotels decor, hospitality, restaurants, and e...
Dec 04, 2019•40 min•Ep. 171
Have you been trying everything to turn your business around and nothing seems to be working? Well, Deberah Bringelson, CEO of Your Strategic Solutions, makes the bold statement that “the core of your business is damaged” and it’s time to fix it. Deberah explains that she is able to come into a company and strengthen the leadership and team members while improving the overall company health and culture. Discover the seven questions that you must ask to solve what is ailing your company. Then, Da...
Nov 27, 2019•40 min•Ep. 170
It takes someone thinking outside the box to invision, and bring to fruition, a business that no one has ever seen before. Our two guests this week did exactly that and it was driven by their passions. We begin the show with Nick Buzzell, Founder and CEO of The Spirits Network, who decided to take a connoisseur product and make it accessible from the comfort of your couch. The love of spirits such as whiskey, tequila, gin, and more has spurred the creation of The Spirits Network. This network is...
Nov 20, 2019•40 min•Ep. 169
What does it take to make a great company? Well, that question has many answers and we have two amazing ones for you today. We begin the hour with Kelly Leonard, Executive Director of Insights And Applied Improvisation at The Second City, who explains how they took their comedy improvisation and implemented it into a business training. Everything in life that we’ve perfected usually takes thousands of hours of practice, and the folks at Second City Works created courses that offer entrepreneurs ...
Oct 30, 2019•40 min•Ep. 168
The fast-paced flow of our current society has led to an epidemic of silent suffering caused by being overworked, unhealthy, and disconnected from our roots. We dive deep into a conversation about the lack of the expression of love in the workplace with Raj Sisodia, Professor at Babson College, Co-Founder of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., and Author of The Healing Organization. He shares some statistics that put this crisis in perspective and help it move to the forefront of our minds in order to m...
Oct 23, 2019•40 min•Ep. 167
It’s time to step into our greatness, change our mindset and create the business we’ve always dreamt of. We chat with business coach, Tiffany Peterson, who explains that we are our own energy economy and how we maintain that can change our world. By placing self-care of the mind, body, heart, and spirit, as our top priority, we can transform our path into a healthy, productive journey. Tiffany has worked as a corporate business coach and now has a thriving new podcast called the Tiffany Peterson...
Oct 16, 2019•40 min•Ep. 166
It’s time to help your business become the best it can be by imputing practices and technology that will make sure your company is keeping up with our fast-paced world. First, we get to the heart of the matter and learn about the importance of conscious capitalism from Michael J. Gelb, Co-Author of “The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World”. He explains that adapting a healing environment in your workplace by valuing your employees, building a compass...
Oct 09, 2019•40 min•Ep. 165
Did you know that approximately 15-million Americans suffer from food allergies? SAFE + FAIR Food Company addresses the unique needs of this growing audience by creating products featuring recognizable ingredients, stringent allergen protocols, and affordable pricing. CEO Will Holsworth breaks down how a direct-to-consumer business model keeps SAFE + FAIR competitive in the clean-label food space. Next, Alan journeys to the heart of New York City to attend the Breakthrough Mastermind event. Entr...
Oct 02, 2019•40 min•Ep. 164
Once again, it is true that necessity is the mother of invention and sometimes as an entrepreneur you make a move that doesn’t work out but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t the right direction. Todd Belveal, Founder and CEO of Washlava, shares the perfect example of a great idea that wasn’t fully realized at the time of investment. Todd details how his company has revolutionized the laundry world but creating facilities that are run completely by a smartphone. Users and operators are able to access t...
Sep 14, 2019•40 min•Ep. 163
When you’re an entrepreneur your business can be a roller coaster of success, you will have your good days and bad. The key is being able to sustain your forward momentum even on the darkest days. Simon Leslie, CEO of Ink Global and Author of “There’s No F in Sales: A Book About Selling in Every Market Condition”, shares about the death and rebirth of the magazine industry. He shares the clever strategies they used when the internet took the world by storm and shoved print to the back of the she...
Sep 07, 2019•40 min•Ep. 162
When push comes to shove how will you respond? It turns out that there is a little something called AQ (Adversity Quotient) and it is the measurement of how you deal with a roadblock. We are joined by Dr. Paul G. Stoltz, Founder and CEO of PEAK Learning, who details his 40 years of research revolving around AQ. He also discusses grit, which is the resilience that you are able to embrace and face a challenge with. Paul explains that it’s important to measure not only your personal AQ but that of ...
Aug 31, 2019•40 min•Ep. 161
Confidence and clarity are two of the most important driving forces behind a successful entrepreneur. We have the pleasure of hearing from two business men who have developed core principles that can make your entrepreneurial journey a little less rocky. Steven Kuhn, a decorated United States army combat veteran and Creator of HIT Principles, explains the philosophy he lives by and what it has helped him achieve. Steven sounds off about how going into a meeting with honesty, integrity, and trans...
Aug 24, 2019•40 min•Ep. 160
A great leader is often curated through their ability to overcome struggles with honesty and integrity. The ever evolving political landscape presents us with the opportunity to learn from the past and admire some of the challenges they conquered. Author of “Young Lincoln of New Salem”, Sam Rawlins shares why he became passionate about President Abraham Lincon’s origin story. Honest Abe’s ability to climb out of bankruptcy, cope with the loss of his fiance, and still continue on to pursue his pa...
Aug 17, 2019•40 min•Ep. 159
Think outside the box! Entrepreneurs need to find creative solutions to the problems that businesses before them have faced. Luckily, there are some leaders that have already taken it upon themselves to take those first steps and Noah Glass, Founder and CEO of Olo, is one of them. Way back in 2005, Noah had a gut instinct that the smartphone would be the gateway to convenience for consumers and thus Olo, the on-demand, digital ordering interface was born. The application makes it possible for hu...
Jul 27, 2019•40 min•Ep. 158
Whatever your habits are, good or bad, chances are that they were formed by learned beliefs you’ve carried around for years. Erin Pheil, Founder of The MindFix Group, exclaims that it’s time to get rid of things that are no longer serving you. With the self-help epidemic that’s occurring it’s easy to get caught up with trying to add tools and tactics to your busy life in order to fix your issues. Erin shares that we must identify the root of the problem and do away with it. Stop covering up your...
Jul 20, 2019•40 min•Ep. 157
There is something to be said about the perspective you have on life and it can definitely make or break success. David Meltzer, Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, explains that if you make the right decisions based on the right assumptions with the right perspective then you can create happiness. His latest book, “Game-Time Decision Making”, analyzes the strategies of professional sports coaches, managers, owners, and players which has given Dave in-depth insight on decision making. Change ...
Jul 06, 2019•40 min•Ep. 156
Are you the kind of leader that you would look up to? Stepping into a management role is not always second nature and sometimes it takes some failures to rise to the top of your game. We are joined by Scott Jeffrey Miller, Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership of FranklinCovey, who tells us why he wrote his new book, “Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow”. His book is a refreshing, unique take on the unseen side of management that is...
Jun 29, 2019•40 min•Ep. 155
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you feel that you are at your personal best? There is no denying that our physical health is closely linked to our overall well-being. If you aren't feeling top notch, need more energy, or just a boost of self esteem, there are some simple steps you can follow to find yourself again. Jason Phillips, Founder and CEO of iN3 Nutrition, shares his story that unfortunately began with recovering from anorexia and led to a path of wellness that has had a ...
Jun 22, 2019•40 min•Ep. 154
Staying social and active are some of the key factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle as we age. There is a rising separation between the older and newer generations as technology advances which can actually hinder the aging population’s lifestyles. Depression, loneliness, and degradation of health in the elderly can be fought with the introduction of a social robotic companion, ElliQ. Dor Skuler, CEO and Founder of Intuition Robotics, explains how their latest invention can help seniors stay...
Jun 15, 2019•40 min•Ep. 153
There’s is nothing quite like the feeling of your excited dog greeting you with pure joy the moment you walk in your front door. There is a company that has captured that feeling in a brand and we talk with Co-Founder of Dog is Good, Gila Kurtz, about how they did it. Their stylish, four-legged friend accessories have managed to resonate with customers hearts and can be found everywhere from Advanced Auto to Nordstrom. Find out how you can conquer the entrepreneurial setbacks when you're turning...
Jun 08, 2019•40 min•Ep. 152
Our character is often formed by the experiences of our past and the choices we make on how to deal with those experiences. It turns out that with a little hard work, we can change the narrative we’ve written in our minds and become more successful people. We begin the hour with Megan Fenyo, Founder of the I Am Enough Movement and Author of “You Are Enough”, who explains how through her struggles she found strength. She shares her story about an abusive childhood, a toxic marriage, and how, afte...
Jun 01, 2019•40 min•Ep. 151
Business can be all about connections and the advice you share with fellow entrepreneurs is valuable. There is now a way that you can make your time equal money. Troy Roques, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development for Symposium, discusses how the Symposium app allows you to set a rate for your time and get paid up front for that coffee or lunch business meeting. This app can even give kids the opportunity to sign up for tutoring and make some extra money. Are you looking for...
May 25, 2019•40 min•Ep. 150
