Success is a combination of being happy and content in business, family, and life. In today's episode, I'm joined by two esteemed gentlemen, Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm, who share the same values and outlook. Kevin Harrington is one of the original sharks on the Emmy-winning TV show, Shark Tank. He's been an entrepreneur for over 40 years who's dubbed as the Inventor of the Infomercial, As Seen On TV Pioneer, Co-Founder of the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA), and Co-Founding board memb...
Sep 24, 2020•44 min
Jay Abraham is one of the people I look up to in the industry. Having counseled some of the world's most successful people such as Tony Robbins, Daymond John, and Ramit Sethi, his wisdom transcends everything. When he talks about marketing, business, and life, you listen. In fact, I highly recommend you take notes, too. I'm so grateful for this interview I had with him a couple of years ago. This episode may be a few years old, but its message speaks louder today. Tune in as we discuss how to be...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Chronic body pain is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Sometimes it's so easy for us to take our able bodies for granted. We never really think about this kind of stuff until someone we know is experiencing it firsthand. On today's episode, Aaron Alexander joins me as we tackle ways to promote optimal physical health. Aaron is a manual therapist, movement coach, author, and host of the Align Podcast, ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Tune in for some tips on how to keep your b...
Sep 10, 2020•59 min
Running a successful business is very impressive. It definitely is enough to give you bragging rights. However, what's more important than the wealth or success you've achieved is how much you've grown as a person. My guest today is Aaron Walker. Aaron has been in out and out of business several times. He started making money at age 13 and has been an entrepreneur ever since. Along the way, he's learned a lot from his mistakes and successes. He's decided to help others in their growth journey. I...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The only permanent thing in this world is change. However, changing oneself for the better doesn't happen in a snap. Life is filled with defining moments, twists and turns, and opportunities to step up. And it's up to you if you want to unlock your highest potential. My guest, Cameron Brown, started a mission in 2010 to use a blend of education and music to help people. He has been doing it for the last ten years. In today's episode, he and I talk about changing a belief system that's not workin...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today's Get Yourself Optimized Guest, Sachin Patel's philosophy is, "The doctor of the future is the patient." It's such a powerful statement knowing that you have the power to optimize your health. In this episode, Sachin and I talk about how you can be more empowered to keep yourself out of the medical system through education, self-care, and remapping your mindset. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/261...
Aug 20, 2020•51 min
If you've been tuning in to Get Yourself Optimized for quite a while now, you'll be familiar with some of the more woo-woo topics I like to talk about with guests. Today's episode with Mark Nelson may be considered woo-woo by many. But, I do believe our consciousness exists beyond our physical bodies. Mark is a psychic medium with clairvoyant, clairaudient, and clairsentient abilities. He has the rare ability to see and hear messages from friends and family who have crossed over to the other sid...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Anger is an emotion we've all felt and dealt with. It's human nature to feel upset if something doesn't sit well with us. This is a normal occurrence we're all bound to experience. What's important is how we deal with anger especially when our spouses, loved ones, or partners are involved. In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Harriet Lerner. Harriet is one of our nation's most respected relationship experts. She is the author of numerous scholarly articles on the psychology of...
Aug 06, 2020•57 min
Public speaking is a huge revenue-generating activity. For me, it drove eight figures over the last 23 years. The one caveat is that for it to be effective it must be done right. Although it's not wise to go to crowded public places nowadays, this episode still has a ton of skills if you want to become an effective communicator. Advanced presentation coach, Pat Quinn is here to share how to make presentations and speaking easy through clarity and speaking your audiences' language. He talks about...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Today's Get Yourself Optimized guest, David Henzel, is an inspiring serial entrepreneur. He started a number of successful companies, including MaxCDN, TaskDrive, LTVplus, and UpCoach. His true passion though is to help people, teams, and businesses succeed, which is why he created Managing Happiness. Managing Happiness is a coaching program, but with a twist. It's a group coaching mastermind that fosters connections and, most importantly, accountability. It helps you zero in on your true passio...
Jul 23, 2020•59 min
My guest today, David Wood, has built one of the world's largest coaching businesses, coaching high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, teams, and even prison inmates, to create amazing results and deep connections…one tough conversation at a time. He acknowledges that confrontations aren't easy, but they can bring true transformation, breakthroughs in relationships, not to mention tangible results. Things like asking for a raise and finding out your boss is happy to pay you more money can be ...
Jul 16, 2020•58 min
Whenever you're stuck in your vision, it pays to consume other people's inspiring and motivational content. One of the best blogs I can recommend is seths.blog. Seth Godin's wisdom is phenomenal. If you're a fan of his, this man needs no introduction. Tune in to this interview I had with him a couple years back. It's really worth a listen especially if you're someone who's got a big dream and wants to become more. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at get...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr
We live in a fast-paced modern world but many businesses are still relying on old management styles. These old styles have higher-ups as the only ones who make decisions while employees work hard without even knowing the endgame. My guest, Steve Baker is all about creating a new culture for business. Steve is the vice president of The Great Game of Business, Inc., and co-author, with Rich Armstrong, of Get In The Game: How To Create Rapid Financial Results And Lasting Cultural Change. If you wan...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 7 min
The day I recorded this episode with Mike Vardy was World Productivity Day. As a productivity enthusiast myself, I can't help but invite the founder of The Productivityist. Aside from that, Mike is the creator of the methodology called TimeCrafting. Author of several books such as The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want and the upcoming TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get The Right Things Done. He's also my productivity coach and friend. Tune in! The show notes, including t...
Jun 25, 2020•55 min
Sometimes running a business can take over your life, especially if you built it from the ground up. It doesn't have to be that way. Many of us become entrepreneurs because we want to steer clear of the 9 to 5 job. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But if you're working hours on end on your business, technically, you're still treating it like your job. My guest, David Finkel, is here to help entrepreneurs find their way to a healthy work-life balance. David is the co-author of SCALE, an...
Jun 18, 2020•59 min
Personality assessments such as Kolbe, Myers Briggs, DISC, and StrengthsFinder have been proven beneficial for companies and individuals seeking to improve their understanding of who they are at a deeper level. One of the assessments we're going to talk about today is the PRINT Assessment. Not familiar with it? I invited Debra Levine to give you all the details. Debra got started with Dr. Paul Hertz in their early work when they realized there was an indisputable connection between motivation an...
Jun 11, 2020•58 min
The things that trigger pain and trauma in our bodies are sometimes quite clear. Other times they are vague and frustrating because they can go as far back as childbirth. There can even be issues related to things you experienced in utero. My guest today, Dr. Barry Gillespie, discovered the Craniosacral Fascial System, which consists of a slight motion of the brain and spinal cord pumping cerebrospinal fluid into the fascial web that connects every structural cell of the body. In this episode, w...
Jun 04, 2020•49 min
The talk on COVID-19 seems like it may stick around for a while. Since we're all in uncharted territory, it's important to remain united and have a collective goal for the future. I'm fortunate to interview some of the brightest minds in business, self-development, and marketing. I'm curious how they view this pandemic and what their plans are during and after. Founder of the world-famous UGG boots, Brian Smith joins me on today's Get Yourself Optimized podcast. We talk about disruptions and how...
May 28, 2020•52 min
A huge part of personal development involves mastering the art of productivity. But with the countless systems and hacks out there, what's the best way to stay on top of things? My guest, Darius Foroux sheds light on what truly makes someone productive. Darius is the author of seven books and writes about productivity habits, decision making, and personal finance. I've been a fan of his work for a couple of years now and excited to have him on the show. Tune in! The show notes, including the tra...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In today's Get Yourself Optimized episode, I interviewed a doctor whose book will help you eliminate the need for a physician and prescription medication. William Davis, MD is a cardiologist and author of the New York Times #1 bestseller, "Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight" and "Find Your Path Back to Health" and several other books in the series. Dr. Davis is speaking out about important health topics and making a real difference. He's not only calling out the problem, he's also offe...
May 14, 2020•59 min
One phrase we keep hearing throughout this COVID-19 saga are the words "new normal." What exactly will our "new normal" be when this is all over? In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Dr. Daniel Kraft joins me to discuss what healthcare and society should expect in the next several months. Daniel is a Stanford & Harvard trained physician-scientist and innovator. He is an Aspen Health Innovator fellow, Chair of Medicine for Singularity University, and Founder & Chair of Exponential Medi...
May 07, 2020•53 min
Starting a new business can evoke a lot of reflective questions like, "Is this really what I want? Do I have what it takes? Where do I start?" If you're in the midst of turning an idea into something more profitable, this Get Yourself Optimized episode with Gino Wickman is a must. Gino is the founder and creator of EOS Worldwide. He is also the author of the award-winning book "Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business." With the success of EOS Worldwide and his strong leadership in running his comp...
Apr 30, 2020•1 hr
We all have an energetic pattern within our bodies. Sometimes, these patterns are affected by blockages. By learning how to shift your energies, you can alter the structure or outcome of physical manifestations. Today, we're going on an inspirational deep dive into the world of energetic and spiritual healing. My guest, Kim White, combined his passion for human excellence in business and in the sporting arena with his knowledge about spiritual healing. This led him to create a unique career help...
Apr 23, 2020•55 min
Dealing with a global pandemic wasn't in people's 2020 plans. But here we are. This drastic shift only proves that aside from creating our annual projections and goals, we need to be equipped for the worst as well. My guest, Shannon Susko shares how focusing on the key things that matter in the business, whether good or bad, helped her organization build a strong foundation. Shannon is the CEO & founder of Metronome United. She is the creator of 3HAG and the lead trainer of Certification. In...
Apr 16, 2020•56 min
The fact we are dealing with a pandemic that's "uncharted territory" definitely evokes fear and anxiety. It has shaken the entire world. We are all looking for tools that can help us deal with it better. Today, you're going to learn about a tool called the Wise Advocate. It's been invaluable in processing all of this. My guests' Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz and Josie Thomson are the co-authors of the book, The Wise Advocate. Jeff and Josie are both leading authorities in coaching and neuroscience. Their...
Apr 09, 2020•53 min
How do you really know if you're healthy? I've shared this quote more than once in the past, but it's something I stand by, Peter Drucker says, "what gets measured, gets managed." In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, my guest David Karow and I deep dive into the world of genome analytics and MR imaging. If you're interested in biohacking, then you're in for a treat! David is the President and Chief Innovation Officer at Human Longevity, Inc. He is an evangelist for optimizing longevity and pe...
Apr 02, 2020•58 min
The entire world is going through dark times. Instead of just sharing casual hellos and small talk like "Hope you're staying safe during this crazy time," take time to spread information. Knowing how to be better prepared in battling COVID-19 can help you and your loved ones. I have been reading a ton about the virus lately, and I'm happy to be joined by my friend, Steve Good. Steve is an entrepreneur, also the author of the book, Be Left Behind. It's actually about bitcoin, but we're not going ...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 27 min
You may not realize how many narcissists are hiding in plain sight. To learn how to spot one, I invited Dr. Ramani Durvasula on the show. Dr. Ramani is a psychologist, professor, author, and speaker. Her most recent book. "Don't You Know Who I Am? How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility" provides deep insight into how narcissism is impacting us all, what it is, and what we can do about it. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episo...
Mar 19, 2020•54 min
To an entrepreneur, running a business is all about turning their passion into profit. However, it's easy to forget how running a business is composed of several nuts and bolts including handling the finances. Most people would refer to accounting and finance as the serious, nitty-gritty part of business. Some may even describe it as "messy" with all of the moving parts. My guest knows how to work out that delicate balance. He is Adam Lean, President of the CFO Project. Tune in as Adam and I tal...
Mar 12, 2020•56 min
Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. has taken the lessons of his father, Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of "The Four Agreements", and discovered his own personal freedom. This episode is all about teaching us how to wake up, liberate ourselves from illusory beliefs and stories, and live with authenticity. Tune in for an hour full of eye-opening musings on how to master your own self. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/237 ....
Mar 05, 2020•1 hr 1 min