Author, educator, speaker, and businessman Stedman Graham explains his 9-step process for success in life, and how following a formula is a true equalizer in achieving your goals, no matter your situation or circumstances. Hear Stedman's full interview in Episode 17 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Author, educator, speaker, and businessman Stedman Graham covers the principles of "Identity Leadership", not being defined by race or background, and controlling the influence you take in, as well as his relationship to Oprah, and how there's a formula and process to success, as well as to building a legacy.
"Performance Accelerator", former baseball star, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran Wylie McGraw explains how growing up as the black sheep of his family taught him to expose personal blind spots in himself and others, and why most of our fears are the result of incomplete human evolution. Hear Wylie's full interview in Episode 16 of Let's Talk Legacy.
"Performance Accelerator", former baseball star, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran Wylie McGraw covers his athletic career, courting danger on the back of a bull and in a war zone, eliminating blind spots in your life, pushing executives and A-listers to their limits, mastering peak performance instead of chasing it, and living the life, and leaving the legacy, you expect of yourself.
DC Glenn, one half of platinum-selling 90’s duo Tag Team , shares the story behind his entry into the music world, and the creation of one of rap’s most enduring hits, “Whoomp! (There It Is)”. Hear DC’s full interview in Episode 15 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
DC Glenn, one half of platinum-selling 90’s rap duo Tag Team , talks about planting seeds of opportunity, the difference between good people and GREAT people, teaching Mickey Mouse to rap and passing up a role in Blade, how to reverse engineer a business plan, why there’s treasure in trauma, and creating a legacy for the history books.
Kevin Wilson, chairman and CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands , explains the components necessary to craft and pitch the perfect business plan, and the importance of balancing realism with passion. Hear Kevin's full interview in episode 14 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Kevin Wilson, chairman and CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands , talks about capitalizing on the early 90s “bagel craze”, wandering into the airline industry and founding low-cost carrier Volaris, the components necessary to craft and pitch the perfect business plan, breaking the franchise world wide open, and leaving a legacy by enabling others to realize their dreams.
Hospitality veteran Gregg Herning explains how sometimes you need to get a little bit theatrical to put together a truly unforgettable experience, and why in hotels, things aren’t always what they seem. It’s an interesting peek behind the curtain of the hospitality industry. Hear Gregg’s full interview in Episode 13 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Gregg Herning has been a VP at some of the biggest properties in the world, from the Bellagio, to the MGM Grand and Graceland, over a 30-year plus hospitality career. Gregg shares tips on how to shake things up when entering a new work environment, coordinating one-of-a-kind experiences for guests and clients, working with big teams, weathering COVID in a vulnerable industry, and how it all ties into leaving a legacy of satisfaction. Bonus talk: Gregg almost ended up as a rockstar! How? Click th...
In this special segment for agents and insurance industry professionals, "Let's Talk Legacy" host Gary Michels shares some of his most proven advice for assisting with final expense coverage, from scheduling, to being professional, maintaining a servant mindset, and creating a vision for your business.
Dr. Tim Elmore , author, speaker, and founder/CEO of Growing Leaders , breaks down the 5 "M's" that define goal-setting throughout a lifetime (memories, mischief, majors, mastery, mentor), and shares 2 perspectives he wishes he had towards building explosive momentum in leadership roles. Hear Dr. Elmore's full interview in Episode 12 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Dr. Tim Elmore , author, speaker, and founder/CEO of Growing Leaders , speaks on the importance of crossing generations, from millennials to baby boomers, and their often unfair portrayal, his new book which addresses the paradoxes of leadership, the role of confrontation in growth, his 20 years with the legendary John Maxwell, the 5 "M's" that define goal-setting throughout a lifetime, and how his company Growing Leaders is dedicated to developing a new generation of leaders whose legacies will...
International speaker, award-winning author, and expert on branding, innovation and design Soon Yu , explains why he keeps a scorecard of failures, and the awesome advice for winning over groups resistant to your ideas by giving everyone a stake in the authorship. Hear Soon’s full interview in Episode 11 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
International speaker, award-winning author, and expert on branding, innovation and design Soon Yu , explains how he’s been too early to the party on new technology quite a few times, why he keeps a scorecard of failures, and reveals the odd gratification of selling toilet bowl cleaner, how to BBF (Bounce Back Fast), the ways iconic brands turn their distinctions into a legacy that keeps working for them, and outlines the 7 virtues of good friction.
Erik Weir shares how, surprisingly, paying cash for a Mercedes ended up being one of the most depressing experiences of his life, and explains why gratitude and anxiety can't exist together. Hear Erik's full interview in Episode 10 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Erik Weir is a jack of many trades; speaker, author, and principal of WCM Global Wealth LLC, as well as a movie producer, investor and real estate developer. Erik recounts a traumatic but formative childhood accident, learning lessons in professional presentation from a lemonade stand, and explains giving yourself permission to dream, "wholesale versus retail" information, the 5 Fs (faith, family, fitness, finance, friends), plus why gratitude and anxiety can't coexist, and how gratitude is tied...
Nico Ali Walsh , professional boxer and grandson of Muhammad Ali, talks about making his professional debut in his grandfather's iconic Everlast shorts; something which happened much more by fate than by design, and explains how his boxing dreams LITERALLY came true. Hear Nico's full interview in Episode 9 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Nico Ali Walsh , professional boxer, grandson of Muhammad Ali and nephew of Laila Ali, talks about growing up Ali, making his pro debut in the GOAT's shorts, explains the mechanics and mindset of boxing matchups, the critical importance of momentum, how he's training with future champs, the pros and cons of carrying on a massive legacy, and how sometimes dreams LITERALLY come true.
Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands and Fastsigns International, and chair of the International Franchise Association, shares her experience filming a Top 5 episode of the "Undercover Boss" television series, and the grueling behind-the-scenes rigors of creating great reality TV. Hear Catherine’s full interview in Episode 8 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands and Fastsigns International, and chair of the International Franchise Association, shares how overcoming an abusive relationship with her mother taught her to take responsibility for her own attitude, reflects on gathering lessons in positivity from her quadriplegic brother as well as ancient samurai, explains the democratic appeal of the franchise world and how she led the IFA through a pandemic, recounts her experience filming a Top 5 episode of "Under...
Anthony O’Neal , #1 national bestselling author, speaker, and YouTube star, shares the faulty mindset that led him into homelessness, and how he worked his way out, including his somewhat humorous take on the moment of clarity that forced him to examine his lifestyle. Hear Anthony’s full interview on Episode 7 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Anthony O’Neal, #1 national bestselling author, speaker, and YouTube star, chronicles his journey from homelessness to helper, applying the principles that lifted him up to lead others away from the mistakes that he made, and talks about finding success on YouTube and building a million-strong tribe, how Covid opened up opportunity, his wild reality TV experiment with “The Singles Mansion”, and encouraging singles and younger people to think about building a debt-free life and legacy....
Southwestern Legacy's Jacob Gerstenberg talks about a few of his most memorable clients, and tackles the paradox of why you'd never drive your car uninsured, but you'd live your LIFE uninsured. Hear Jacob's full interview in Episode 6 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Guest host Ben Majeske and Southwestern Legacy's Jacob Gerstenberg talks about the independence of being a Legacy broker, the feeling of being on the ground floor of something huge, the difference between selling books and selling life-changing insurance, making explosive impact, finishing strong, and leaving a "last love letter" for your family.
Superstar sports agent Leigh Steinberg recounts being an advisor on the hit film "Jerry Maguire", based on his life, and shares his #1 most important negotiation tactic. Hear Leigh's full interview in Episode 5 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Leigh Steinberg is THE sports agent, who over 4 decades has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft a record eight times, as well as 64 other first round draft picks in the NFL, and 12 future Pro Football Hall of Famers. Steinberg talks about serving as the real-life inspiration for Tom Cruise's character in the film "Jerry Maguire", meeting Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak ...
Bestselling author and thought leader Stephen M. R. Covey talks about carrying on the legacy of his father, Stephen R. Covey, author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People". This except comes from Stephen's interview in Episodes 379 and 380 of The Action Catalyst podcast , part of the Southwestern Family of Podcasts.
Stephanie Glanzer shares her experience as a classical ballet dancer, how she seeks to empower members of the MGM team, and how a high-level woman navigates a male-dominated industry. Hear Stephanie's full interview in Episode 4 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Stephanie Glanzer, Chief Sales Officer of all properties for MGM Resorts , the largest entertainment/casino hotel company in the world, shares her beginnings in classical ballet, management at a huge scale, empowering employees, bouncing back after COVID, being a high-level woman in a male-dominated industry, living to the fullest, and integrating, not balancing, work and life. This episode is presented by Southwestern Legacy Insurance Group....
