In the podcast interview with Daymond John , we talked about leadership and growing fast companies. We got to a point in the interview when I asked him about productivity. The moment shifted as he got intense about success in today’s distracted world. John looked me in the eye and told me that he constantly makes a conscious effort to set goals, rather than letting other people set goals for him. "I think it's the number-one reason for success or failure," he added. Get the show notes for 312 | ...
Apr 18, 2018•14 min•Ep. 312
We are always learning. Learning is the basis for growth. I have always had an interest in learning modalities and what would take my retention to a new level. My guest today is more than a multi-talented musician, juggler, and speaker. Bronkar Lee is an expert in the domain of learning. We talk about how he challenges himself to learn. Bronkar shares small tips to increase your learning speed and capacity. Get the show notes for 311 | Lifetime Learning Methodologies with Bronkar Lee Click to Tw...
Apr 16, 2018•29 min•Ep. 311
Do you have real employee engagement inside your company? Think about that for a second. As a leader, do you know how engaged everyone within your team is at the work they're doing? It's not about satisfaction and it's not about being bean bag chairs and all those things you may think it is. It is about them being committed to the success of the company. Committed to the goals of the organization and how they're showing up everyday. Get the show notes for 310 | Hypergrowth Tips – Do You Have Tru...
Apr 11, 2018•3 min•Ep. 310
Innovation is not a buzz word. Innovation is necessary in our world of ever-changing tech, marketing, and customer expectations. Discover how to develop a culture of innovation with Josh Linkner. Josh is a renowned speaker and helps audiences see innovation from a different perspective. Get the show notes for 309 | Leading Innovation with Josh Linkner Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @joshlinkner and @GeneHammett #Innovation #speaker #marketing Gi...
Apr 09, 2018•22 min•Ep. 309
Do you want to build an elite team of superstars that support you and your clients? I bet you do. Having a great team is the dream of leadership. Author of “The Best Team Wins;” Adam Robinson is the co-founder and CEO of Hireology, driving his mission to help business owners make better hiring decisions using predictive data and innovative technology. Get the show notes for 308 | Hire Right to Maintain HyperGrowth with Adam Robinson Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in t...
Apr 02, 2018•20 min•Ep. 308
Values are the heart of leadership. If you are not clear about your values, how can you expect others around you to be clear? Brian Falchuck shares how leadership and values relate. Listen in for more details on how clarifying values transforms the way you show up as a Leader. Get the show notes for 307 | Values are the Heart of Leadership with Bryan Falchuk Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @bryanfalchuk and @GeneHammett #Innovation #leadership #Val...
Mar 26, 2018•22 min•Ep. 307
Creating content for your brand has become a necessary part of sharing your message and building your community. You also want to re-purpose your content into the right channels. Today's interview is with Brian Wright is on how to repurpose content. Discover why it is important and how to make the most of it. Get the show notes for 306 | How to Re-Purpose Content with Brian Wright Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with Brian Wright and @GeneHammett #brand...
Mar 19, 2018•21 min•Ep. 306
The Evolution of Public Relations (PR) has been needed for years now. In fact, I still get nearly 100 pitches per month to be on my show. 99% of them are old-school approaches to share their amazing client. It is rare that any of them actually take the time to do anything specific to me. The guest today is Donna Cravotta with Social Pivot PR. Donna shares her wisdom on the changes in the industry and what that means for you. Get the show notes for 305 | The Evolution of PR with Donna Cravotta Cl...
Mar 12, 2018•22 min•Ep. 305
The use of Internal Brand Ambassadors is not new and yet so few have used this strategy well. One company that has embraced their employees to be Brand Ambassadors is Salesforce. Our guest is Ludo Ulrich who is the chief in charge of developing deeper awareness in the startup community about the company, products, and services offered by Salesforce. Ludo shares how he has developed this role and the importance for the organization. Get the show notes for 304 | The Brand Ambassador Series: Salesf...
Mar 05, 2018•20 min•Ep. 304
Fast growth companies understand the value of core values, purpose and people that allow for the culture to support the growth. Hiring right and developing leaders from within becomes critically important. My guest today is Bob Ruffalo, CEO of Impact Branding and Design. Bob shares how his use of Internal Brand Ambassadors impacts more than growth, but the growth of the people too. Get the show notes for 303 | The Brand Ambassador Series: CEO of Impact, Bob Ruffolo Click to Tweet: Listening to a...
Feb 26, 2018•23 min•Ep. 303
Ron McMurtie, CMO of Sage talks to us about the Evolution of Marketing. Where being ahead of the game means staying relevant with their customers. In today’s world of marketing, it is not about mapping out their customer journey. It is about allowing the customer to map out their own journey. By managing a team where each person serves based on their specialty, Ron and his team at Sage can meet their clients where they currently are. This is what gives Sage their competitive advantage! Get the s...
Feb 19, 2018•24 min•Ep. 302
Discover how empire builders are letting others build an empire for themselves. Keller Williams Realty has embarrassed the idea of "Internal Brand Ambassadors." The interview today is with Geoff Woods who shares how he has stepped in as VP of The One Thing. He is a perfect example of Brand Ambassadors sharing the message and taking ownership for growth. Get the show notes for 301 | The Brand Ambassador Series: VP of The One Thing Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the ...
Feb 12, 2018•29 min•Ep. 301
Christi Olsen is a leader for digital marketing teams. On this episode, she talks about her passion for empowering these teams to speak onstage effectively to convey their true marketing message. Christi is an expert on how to put the customer first. We talk about why this is the foundation for any business and how you can adopt and integrate this lens too. Get the show notes for 300 | The Brand Ambassador Series: Microsoft Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trench...
Feb 05, 2018•38 min•Ep. 300
So, you’ve achieved the level of success you’ve always wanted, but you thought you’d feel better than you actually do. Our guest, Craig Filek, created Purpose Mapping. Purpose Mapping is about grounding who you are and how you serve others. On this episode, we dive into cultivating a daily practice that boosts dopamine levels to help you carry out the actions needed to take those key action steps. This is about getting into your genius zone and actually doing what you are wired to do! Get the sh...
Jan 29, 2018•18 min•Ep. 299
Russ Perry wants you to ask yourself what is making your life hard. Are you willing to give that up? For Russ, it was his relationship with alcohol. It was holding him back from being the best he could be. What are you addicted to? What is holding you back from living a life? On this episode, we talk about the myths we buy into as entrepreneurs and how to create a business based on our values. This episode is about how to feeling fulfilled now and not later. Get the show notes for 298 | The Sobe...
Jan 22, 2018•24 min•Ep. 298
Greg Centineo is all about working with your team to cultivate hypergrowth. The journey of Hypergrowth is not a solo process. Growth is about building clear intention collaboratively with your team. It is about the power of a shared vision. Companies stop growing because leaders think they forget to nurture the very people who work for them. On this episode, we talk about how to continually evolve and grow with intention. Get the show notes for 297 | Growth is Not An Accident with Greg Centineo ...
Jan 15, 2018•21 min•Ep. 297
On this episode, I take a moment to reflect back on all the wins and lessons learned over 2017. Plus, I share what I’ve got planned for 2018. This year marked the year where I got to publish my book “The Trap of Success.” I also got to speak on stage 25 different times. It’s been a productive years and I can’t wait to share with you what I’ve got coming up in 2018! Get the show notes for 296 | What I Learned To Help You Grow – Year End Review Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Le...
Jan 08, 2018•23 min•Ep. 296
At the beginning of Mano’s entrepreneurial journey, he knew he needed a mentor. He knew he needed to make connections so he could be in the places and spaces where he could expand his horizons. He initially resonated with my talk on: “Find your riches in the niches.” Get the show notes for 295 | The Entrepreneurial Journey with Mano Behera Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches @beheramano with @GeneHammett #entrepreneurial #Riches #niches Give Leaders in the ...
Jan 01, 2018•22 min•Ep. 295
In today's crowded marketplace, you have to have a unique aspect to your business to capture attention and close sales. We love to share the unique and we are emotionally engaged with a new approach to solving a known problem. Join me today in my chat with David Arvin who is a author and speaker about what it takes to win in today's marketplace. Get the show notes for 294 | The Visibility Coach Shares Uniqueness with David Avrin Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the T...
Dec 25, 2017•25 min•Ep. 294
Growth in business is never a solo sport. You have to engage your team and others around you. One key aspect to growth, is to cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit within your teams. As a leader, you will get others to create value and take ownership of their work so that the company will grow. Our guest today is Brian Scudamore who shares insights on how to engage the entrepreneurial spirit in your culture. Get the show notes for 293 | Hiring Those With The Entrepreneurial Spirit with Brian Scud...
Dec 18, 2017•17 min•Ep. 293
Billy Gene teaches marketers how to use social media to get ROI for local businesses. Find out why your branding and credibility don’t mean as much as your following. Learn how you can get the ball rolling on your following using Youtube. Billy says Social Media is IT when it comes to HYPER GROWTH. Discover all the ways you can accelerate your business’ growth using social media. Get the show notes for 292 | Lead Generation in A New Frontier with Billy Gene Shaw Click to Tweet: Listening to an a...
Dec 11, 2017•26 min•Ep. 292
Being overstimulated is no excuse to compromise our productivity. Peter Shankman, author of Faster Than Normal: Turbocharge Your Focus, Productivity, and Success with the Secrets of the ADHD Brain shares with us the keys to channeling our overstimulated brains. Try not to see distraction as a curse, but an opportunity. After all, at the root of distraction is the desire to access dopamine levels (the feel good hormone). Find out ways to increase your happiness and motivation in productive ways. ...
Dec 04, 2017•24 min•Ep. 291
Linda Popky asks, are you afraid of friction and failure in your business? Tune in as we talk about the significance of FRICTION in your business. Avoiding the trap of success is all about the willingness to make mistakes so that growth happens continuously. Linda also shares why hiring people smarter than you brings a new lens to your business. It pays to get uncomfortable when what you’re after is growth and better marketing. Get the show notes for 290 | Using Friction to Improve Your Marketin...
Nov 27, 2017•20 min•Ep. 290
Have you been using Linkedin to its full potential? Ana Melikian joins us on this episode where we chat with about how to use Linkedin as a bridge to connect with people in a meaningful way. It’s about cultivating real conversations using this very powerful platform. Tune in as we delve into how to make the most of this tool and the common mistakes you can avoid. Get the show notes for 289 | Using LinkedIn to Connect with Prospects with Ana Melikian Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episod...
Nov 20, 2017•27 min•Ep. 289
Are you creating content that educates your audience? Content marketing is not a buzzword. It is a fact of life. Buyers are trained to search for information and insight before making big purchases. Our guest is Jill Schiefelbein who wrote the book on Dynamic Communications. She shares how to create content that educates and gets the audience to move forward. Get the show notes for 288 | Creating Content that Educates with Jill Schiefelbein Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Lead...
Nov 13, 2017•26 min•Ep. 288
Getting too comfortable is a problem. In fact, it may be the reason why you are "fine" or "OK" with your life or business right now. You have heard about getting outside your comfort zone, while our guest today is a master at this. He wrote the book on it. Andy Molinsky shares wisdom to help you grow and evolve. This is a big show...lean in. Get the show notes for 287 | Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone with Andy Molinsky Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenche...
Nov 06, 2017•26 min•Ep. 287
Speaking is an unfair advantage. You are face-to-face with your audience. You have a chance to connect like no other form of marketing. When you are in the room with a great speak, you feel it in your bones. Tamsen Webster is our guest today. She is amazing at helping speakers find "the Red Thread." If you don't know what that is, you really must listen to this show. Get the show notes for 286 | Using Speaking to Spread Your Message with Tamsen Webster Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing epi...
Oct 30, 2017•31 min•Ep. 286
With all the talk about leadership, there seems to be something missing in most of the concepts. Today we look at 4 uncommon principles of leadership through the eyes of our guest, Angela Buttimer. Angela is co-founder of the Atlanta Center for Mindfulness and Well Being. Join us for today's insights. Get the show notes for 285 | Four Uncommon Principles to Leadership with Angela Buttimer Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @ATLMindfulCtr ...
Oct 23, 2017•24 min•Ep. 285
You have watched late-night TV before to see the brand ambassadors show you a new product that is sure to change your life. Well, you can learn from that magic from our guest today. Our guest is Rick Cesari who has been the man behind many mega brands. Rick shares the keys to building a great brand no matter what business you are in. Get the show notes for 284 | Building Great Brands with Rick Cesari Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Leaders in the Trenches with @GeneHammett @Ri...
Oct 16, 2017•24 min•Ep. 284
This book is NOT about building a wildly successful business in a traditional sense. And it’s certainly NOT about “How I made millions, and you can too.” This book was written for those that want to unlock their highest potential. To make his point, the author, Gene Hammett, shares the hidden message that he found in losing millions on one day. That "message" is exactly what he failed to understand in his climb to traditional success. This book gives you the heartbreaking story of losing it all ...
Oct 10, 2017•33 min
