On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Roberto Candelaria. We learn how to POSITION our brand so that other companies will want to PARTNER with our PLATFORMS and get us on the path to PROFIT. Brands have BILLIONS of dollars they want to invest in SPONSORING your brand and on this episode, we unlock the secret to how to get a piece of that for the work we do. Roberto C. Candelaria is the Founder of Sponsorship Boot Camp and the International Best-Selling author of “Relation...
Jun 20, 2019•57 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Adam Kirk Smith. We learn the path to move from FEAR to COURAGE. We talk about the P word... and how PASSION really does matter. Together we discover Adam's Bravery process and how to move past fear and step into the life we've been made for. Adam is an entrepreneur, life coach, consultant, and motivational speaker. His popular blog, http://asmithblog.com, has more than 70K unique monthly readers and offers insights on leadership, bra...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Micahel Hudson. There are days when he's in the boardroom helping financial services executives and the next he's in the weeds with an entrepreneur helping them get their message heard. Michael was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug at an early age—starting his first business when he was just seven years old. He went on to start a disc jockey business in his teens, and a cabinet and countertop business with his father while in college,...
May 26, 2019•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry recorded a special episode for all the speakers, sponsors, and attendees on the way to The Thing 2019 in Orlando, Florida. As you're on the way this episode will help you prepare for The Thing and how to get the most out of the event. f you're not coming this year you better get your tickets for a Thing event ASAP or if you listen soon enough get on the site and get a ticket and come on down and joins. Stay tuned for announcements. So put in your he...
May 11, 2019•19 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Aurora Gregory, David Dollar, and Chad Pennycuff. We talk about there experiences as Attendees of The thing and what they got out of the event. We answer the questions you submitted on my page about what the attendee experience is at the thing. Aurora Gregory helps entrepreneurs use marketing to build their business focusing on the banking industry and helping speakers get picked through her book "Get Picked: Tips, Tricks, and Tools f...
May 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Paul Klein. In 2009 at the peak of the recession as layoffs and the economy were tanking with a family to support and hefty mortgage to go along with it I Paul chose to leave a safe and secure successful 18-year career. Fast forward 9 years and he’s started 3 successful businesses generating well over 6 figure incomes with no debt which allows him the freedom to work when he wants, where he wants and with who he wants! He’s worked wit...
Apr 24, 2019•59 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Rob Lott. Rob is a Disney Cast Member, actor, Speaker, Host of the Leading Creative Podcast, an avid reader, and one of the key leaders in Orlando's creative and theater community. Rob has been a professional performer and director for almost twenty years. He and his teams have created intimate atmosphere shows as well as spectacle stage productions for large audiences. His passion lies at the intersection of Leadership and Creativity...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 7 min
On this BONUS episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with former Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson. I wanted to share with you immediately the conversation we had about Creativity, Frankenstein, Writing, and Wrestling Bears on Facebook LIVE earlier today so you could listen to the audio version. Doing creative work isn't easy and often those wanting the results from us are the ones standing in the way of us doing our best work. If you use the code PODCAST you can save off The Thing and jo...
Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Mike Kim. He is a marketing consultant, communications strategist, copywriter, and all around fine human being. Mike ditched his comfy C-suite marketing job in pursuit of career freedom. He now hosts the #1 ranked podcast on personal branding in iTunes, The Mike Kim Show, and helps brands clarify their message. Mike has crafted the messages and marketing campaigns for some of today’s top thought leadership brands including Donald Mill...
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Rachel Pedersen the Queen of Social Media, award-winning, international viral sensation, top social media strategist & strategist. Featured on TODAY Show, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post, Glamour, The Daily Mail. She is the Social Media powerhouse who has won awards and has gone viral globally for her social media work. Her clientele is chock full of fun and exciting personalities, including reality tv stars, celebrity performers, a...
Jan 30, 2019•56 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with CJ Casciotta. This conversation takes us from the Muppets to vinyl, all the way to how weirdos change the world. We hear all about his new book, "Get Weird: Discover the Surprising Secret to Making a Difference." CJ is a writer, serial media maker, and founder of Ringbeller: an organization that teaches kids creativity & kindness. As a writer and communicator, he's traveled all over the world inspiring communities like Lululemon, ...
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Leigh Holt LIVE from The Mini Thing Los Angeles. On November 17th, 2018 we hosted our first one-day version of The Thing in Burbank, California. Leigh is the founder of "maddjett." In the simplest of terms, "maddjett" is a company built around passion. Leigh left her gig as the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Warner Music Nashville to do what she loves – build brands and start movements. Some of the brands that she has partnered with ...
Dec 31, 2018•49 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry shares his opening talk from The Mini Thing Los Angeles. On November 17th, 2018 we hosted our first one-day version of The Thing in Burbank, California. In life and business, we often find ourselves in a place where we have all our eggs in someone else's basket. We are willing to bet on every "safe" opportunity and yet we fear going all in on ourselves. Terry gets raw and real sharing the struggle of believing in everyone else's dreams but your own....
Dec 07, 2018•30 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Justin Schenck, host of the Growth Now Movement Podcast. He's a speaker, author, and leading authority in using your voice to build an audience. He not only speaks to organizations on how to overcome adversity and utilize podcasting to grow your business but he helps others launch, build, and leverage their brands. Justin has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to watch in 2018 by INC.com and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media...
Oct 27, 2018•1 hr 2 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down for another Conversation with himself. Be careful because you're going to be hearing Terry's inner dialogue. In addition to the amazing conversations that Terry has with amazing leaders. On this second episode of the new bonus format, Terry wrestles with this idea: Legacy, Living in a Way that Matters Later. After a conversation with a financial planner and realize that with another Birthday life moves closer to the end of the journey. How...
Oct 17, 2018•17 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down LIVE from The Thing 2018 in Orlando Florida, with the artist, entrepreneur, and author Craig Fraser. Craig has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, GM, Disney, Lucasfilm, Star Trek, CBS, Amazon, Fender, and West Coast Choppers to Name a few. His mural work can be seen in Guy Fieri's restaurants around the world, from Las Vegas, Central Florida, Abu Dabi, and South Africa. He's from Bakersfield, California, where he runs Air...
Oct 01, 2018•50 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Michael Robison. Michael is the CEO of d5 Group. He is a strategic business consultant and brand development innovator with a diverse background in finance, sales, development, marketing, communications, and staffing. Entrepreneur Magazine has just named him one of their Top Leaders of 2018 and you have may have seen his appearances on Nasdaq, CNN, BBC. Working with Fortune 500 companies ranging in revenue from $0 to over $12B annuall...
Sep 23, 2018•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down for a Conversation with himself. Yes, you read that right. No guest or interview on this episode. Be careful because you're going to be hearing Terry's inner dialogue. In addition to the amazing conversations that Terry has with amazing leaders. Hopefully, this will mean more of the Making Elephants Fly Podcast and more regularly will end up in your favorite Podcast player. On this first episode of the new bonus format, Terry wrestles with...
Sep 15, 2018•18 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down LIVE from The Thing 2018 in Orlando Florida, with the former Vice President of the Magic Kingdom Dan Cockerell (who was also the VP of EPCOT and Hollywood Studios before taking that position). If the last name sounds familiar its because Dan's Dad, Lee Cockerell has been on three episodes of the show. We talk about Dan's journey from the front desk at Contemporary Resort to running the day to day operations of that largest theme park in th...
Aug 02, 2018•56 min
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with filmmaker, producer, podcaster, and good friend Logan Sekulow. Since Logan was last on the show he's released an award-winning documentary “Welcome Home, Dick Van Dyke” that was featured at the San Diego Comic-Con Film Festival. We talk Logan's journey from working at Nickelodeon as a teenager in both Orlando and New York on shows such as Slime Time Live to now launching his second television show. His new show Dojo Poro, a profession...
Jul 10, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 27
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with New York Times Best-Selling Author, Larry Winget aka. The Pitbull of Personal Development. ® You don't want to miss this conversation as they unpack Larry’s # 1 Rule For Life and Business, “Do what you said you would do, when you said you would do it, the way you said you would do it.” Larry is the best combination of credible content as backed up with his 6 bestselling books – award winning speaking performance and experience from ha...
Apr 08, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 26
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down again with New York Times Best-Selling Author, undisputed King Of Queso, and entrepreneur Jon Acuff. You may know Jon from his books “Quitter," “Start," "Do Over" and his latest "Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done.” Jon has also worked with national brands like The Home Depot, Bose, Staples, and the Dave Ramsey Team. His blog has been read by 4 million people and more than 250,000 twitter users follow him. Not only do we talk about Jon...
Dec 02, 2017•54 min•Ep. 25
On this very special episode of “Making Elephants Fly,” Terry sits down with two former Disney Imagineers, McNair Wilson and Louis Lemoine to celebrate the life and legacy of Disney Legend Marty Skylar. Normally on an episode, we talk about the work and wisdom of our guests but on this very special show, we learn how a leader affects those that he leads, even after he's gone. We also hear some stories of how the magic is made at the Happiest Place on Earth. Marty began his time working for Disne...
Aug 02, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 24
On this special LIVE episode of Making Elephants Fly from "The Thing 2017" in Orlando, Florida, Terry sits down once again with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. During that time, Lee led a team of tens of thousands of cast members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, and a shopping & entertainment village. Prior to his time at Disney, Lee held executive positions in th...
Jul 27, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 22
On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with best-selling author, entrepreneur, and leader, Jeff Goins. Jeff has just released his new book “Real Artists Don't Starve.” Not only is Jeff a fantastic writer, he leads a tribe that is truly leveraging their talents to impact the world. Jeff was the very first guest on Making Elephants Fly, so we need the show with an ending question you haven't heard yet! On this episode not only will we hear about Jeff's journey from working for a ...
Jul 02, 2017•54 min
On this episode of Bonus LIVE SHOW of "Making Elephants Fly," Terry sits down with former Disney Imagineer McNair Wilson talking Creativity & Collaboration. C. McNair Wilson is a Former Disney Imagineer, in-demand creative consultant, speaker, and author. His latest book, “Hatch!: Brainstorming Secrets of a Theme Park Designer” unpacks the idea of what happens when teams create together. No one is sure who invented brainstorming, but McNair definably wrote the book on it! He was one of the s...
Apr 09, 2017•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of "Making Elephants Fly," Terry sits down with former Disney Animator Tom Bancroft. Tom has over 25 years of experience in the animation industry, much of which was for Walt Disney Feature Animation. During this time there, he was an animator on 4 animated shorts and 8 feature films which include “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin”, “Pocahontas”, “Mulan”, and “Brother Bear.” Bancroft left Disney in 2000 to follow his heart and help Big Idea Productions, creators o...
Mar 30, 2017•1 hr 10 min
On this episode of “Making Elephants Fly,” Terry sits down with Andy Andrews, the author of the New York Times bestseller "The Traveler's Gift." His books have been translated into nearly 35 languages. Hailed by the New York Times as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents, called upon by the Department of Defense to teach his principles to military leaders around the globe, and coac...
Mar 14, 2017•1 hr 7 min
On this episode of "Making Elephants Fly," Terry sits down with New York Times best-selling author, innovator, speaker, and sought-after thought leader, Seth Godin. Seth is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip, an...
Nov 09, 2016•53 min
On this episode of "Making Elephants Fly," Terry sits down with Author, Innovator, and sought-after Speaker, Chris Baréz-Brown. Chris has been unleashing the creative potential of worldwide organizations, including Nike, Coca-Cola, Diageo, The Gates Foundation, Sony, and WPP. He is a master of metamorphosis — challenging and transforming businesses through embedding Creative Leadership as part of the DNA of the culture. He founded Upping Your Elvis in 2009 because he believed that everyone can s...
Oct 27, 2016•1 hr 7 min
