John talks to Joel Goldberg — a renowned figure in the world of sports broadcasting. Joel is a seasoned broadcaster with the Kansas City Royals, author of “Small Ball, Big Results,” host of the podcast “Rounding The Bases,” speaker, entrepreneur, husband, and dad. In this episode, John and Joel delve into Joel's remarkable career, exploring how he has harnessed the power of relationships to create a meaningful career and happy family. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:13]...
May 19, 2023•57 min•Season 12Ep. 152
John talks to Joey Havens — author of Leading with Significance: How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Culture . Joey currently holds the position of Managing Partner for Strategic Growth at HORNE and is an experienced Certified Public Accountant. Furthermore, Joey is also a speaker and serves on the board of The Mustard Seed, a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities. Besides his impressive professional achievements, Joey is a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. ...
May 12, 2023•48 min•Season 12Ep. 151
John talks to Ken Coleman, a.k.a America’s Career Coach. Ken helps people do what they were created to do. He is also the author of the #1 bestselling books "The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love" and "From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love" , co-host of the nationally syndicated radio show The Ramsey Show and hosts his podcast The Ken Coleman Show. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Ken is a devoted husband and fa...
May 05, 2023•54 min•Season 12Ep. 150
John talks to Dr. Leah Katz, Clinical Psychologist helping others get unstuck, find healing, and live their most meaningful lives. Dr. Leah is also a speaker, author of Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery, founder of Katz Counseling, media contributor (to CBS, Psychology Today, Huffington Post, ABC, Shape, and more), wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:25] - About Dr. Leah’s book “Gutsy: Mindfulness Practices for Everyday Bravery” [03:23] - Dr. ...
Apr 29, 2023•49 min•Season 12Ep. 149
John talks to Tanya McCready — international best-selling author of the books Iditarod Dreamer: A Rookie Team’s Journey (The Winterdance Tetralogy) and Journey of a 1000 Miles, keynote speaker, co-founder of Winterdance Dogsled Tours, wife, and mom. Tune in to discover Tanya’s journey into the Canadian wilderness and how she and her husband became husky parents, ultimately establishing a profitable family business. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:37] - Tanya’s journey u...
Apr 23, 2023•35 min•Season 12Ep. 148
John continues his conversation with Dr. Marie. In Part 1, Dr. Marie shared her compelling backstory, including how she got into sales after leaving domestic violence and started her business. Today they delve deeper into topics related to relationships in her business and life. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The most important relationship [01:54] - The impact of Dr. Marie’s upbringing on her relationships [05:51] - The Moxie Experience [07:42] - Impact of Dr. Marie’s faith on ...
Apr 16, 2023•47 min•Season 12Ep. 147
John talks with Dr. Marie Cosgrove — LifeSciences entrepreneur, keynote speaker, resilience expert, author of Greater Fortune: Essential Lessons from the Entrepreneur Who Bought The Company that Fired Her, host of The Moxie Experience, and mom of four. Dr. Cosgrove is widely recognized as one of the top 100 global female entrepreneurs and holds a Ph.D. in business. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:42] - Dr. Marie’s backstory [03:52] - Getting into sales after getting out...
Apr 11, 2023•46 min•Season 12Ep. 146
If you want to be an exceptional leader for those you lead or an amazing friend/significant other for those you care about, it is crucial to understand the habits that drive amazing leaders. In his continuing discussion on this topic, John shares the remaining four habits the most amazing leaders consistently exhibit. This episode serves as a conclusion to the previous episode, where John explained the first four habits. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:40] - Recap of Ha...
Mar 25, 2023•12 min•Season 12Ep. 145
Leadership is an art that is cultivated through discipline and practice. Great leaders are not born but rather made through a series of habits and actions that shape their character and abilities. In this episode, John discusses the habits of amazing leaders and how they can be developed to become amazing leaders. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Qualities of great leaders [01:37] - Having a morning routine [04:00] - Deciding ahead of time [06:33] - Doing what's ri...
Mar 25, 2023•13 min•Season 12Ep. 144
John talks to Monica Abbott — 2x Olympic silver medalist softball pitcher, motivational speaker, private coach, clinician, pitching expert, wife, and author of the upcoming book Rise and Shine: The Monica Abbott Story. Monica has 17 championship titles in softball and played professionally for 14 years for Toyota Softball and 16 years for USA Softball. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [03:50] - Monica's landmark contract with Scrapyard Dogs [05:27] - The Monica Abbott Schola...
Mar 18, 2023•56 min•Season 11Ep. 143
John and Kevin continue their conversation and dig deeper into why true gratitude is an important and underrepresented quality and what gratitude can do to deepen our relationships and improve our lives. Tune in to listen to their conversation and spread some gratitude! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Encouraging men to seek help when needed [02:43] - How Kevin strengthens his significant relationships [07:30] - Kevin’s biggest personal failure and its outcome [10:53] - Kevin’s d...
Mar 11, 2023•33 min•Season 11Ep. 142
John talks to Kevin Monroe — gratitude expert, creator and curator of the Grateful App, founder of X Factor Consulting, keynote speaker, emcee, host of the Gratitude Encounter Moments Podcast, loving husband, father, and grandfather. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Kevin's intro [05:49] - Kevin's journey to becoming the World's Gratitude Coach [15:28] - The distinction between gratitude and thankfulness [17:31] - The significant impact of expressing genuine appr...
Feb 28, 2023•48 min•Season 11Ep. 141
John talks with Leah Amico — 3x Olympic Gold Medalist with USA Softball, 2x World Champion, National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee, 3x National Champion at The University of Arizona, professional speaker, author, college softball analyst with ESPN and Westwood One Sports, host of The GOLD Standard Podcast, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Leah's intro [03:20] - How Leah got into softball [11:32] - Leah's progression in softball [15:00] - The core ...
Feb 20, 2023•55 min•Season 11Ep. 140
John talks to Heather Younger — 2x TEDx keynote speaker, former attorney, best-selling author, host of the Leadership with Heart Podcast, wife and mom of four. Heather has written several best-selling books on leadership, active listening, and employee loyalty. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:03] - Heather's journey from practicing law to becoming a speaker and author [07:01] - The difference between large corporations and small businesses when listening to their employ...
Feb 06, 2023•48 min•Season 11Ep. 139
John talks with Teri Johnson — entrepreneur, keynote speaker, business coach, mastermind facilitator, and author of the book Overcoming the Nevers: By Gardening Your Life and Nurturing Seeds of Truth, wife, and mom. Teri specifically works with women entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals to help them start, grow, and strategically scale their businesses. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:48] - Teri's backstory [05:27] - The reason Teri wrote her book Ove...
Jan 30, 2023•50 min•Season 11Ep. 138
There are people in the world who aren't free. In modern culture, people can't even imagine being held against their will — but sadly, it happens every day. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month … join John as he talks about those who remain in bondage, what you can do to help them, and how you may be able to recognize those situations. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - What is human trafficking? [03:00] - Some eye-opening statistics about human tra...
Jan 24, 2023•11 min•Season 11Ep. 137
John talks to Brian Covey — former professional soccer player turned business leader, host of the podcast Finding Your Competitive Edge , author of Conversations With Covey: 11 Powerful, Inspirational, and Hope-Filled Lessons from Today's Biggest Leaders , father of three, and husband. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Brian's intro [01:48] - Brian's perspective on relationships [04:00] - Brian's backstory [07:35] - Strategies for mastering a growth mindset [10:58...
Jan 24, 2023•49 min•Season 11Ep. 136
John talks to Julia McCoy — content strategy coach, founder of Content Hacker, author of seven books, host of the Content Transformation Podcast , wife, and mom. Through Content Hacker, Julia helps online experts transform into industry leaders through lasting content. Today Julia talks about the importance of owning your content, the transformative power of pain and hard work, the impact of AI in the writing industry, and much more. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:13] ...
Jan 14, 2023•49 min•Season 12Ep. 135
John and Renée continue their discussion about communication, the qualities that make a great communicator, and the relationship between communication and leadership. The two also talked about the impact of technology on our relationships and communication skills, as well as things you can do to become a better communicator in order to enjoy more fulfilling relationships with those around you. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The relationship between leadership and communication [...
Dec 31, 2022•34 min•Season 12Ep. 134
John talks with Renée Marino — communication coach, TEDx speaker, Broadway, and film actress, and author of the book Becoming a Master Communicator: Balancing New School Technology with Old School Simplicity . Renée presented a TEDx talk on finding everlasting happiness and starred in multiple Broadway musicals like Jersey Boys, West Side Story, Pretty Woman, Chaplin, Wonderland, Cats, and Disney's High School Musical. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Renée's int...
Dec 30, 2022•33 min•Season 12Ep. 133
Here's an outrageous, provocative and bold statement — you will reach more people on video than you will through print. Why? Because video is more engaging . . . and that's what John is talking about today. Listen in as John discusses the most powerful marketing tool — short-form videos — and how small businesses can get started with this tool to take advantage of it right away. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Short-form video — the most powerful marketing tool [01:48] - Why shor...
Dec 22, 2022•17 min•Season 11Ep. 132
John talks to Stacey Brown Randall — business owner and founder of Stacey Brown Randall, creator of Building a Referable Business, author of Generating Business Referrals Without Asking: A Simple Five Step Plan to a Referral Explosion, speaker, coach, podcast host, wife, and mother. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [05:04] - How Stacey started her business and became a referral queen [07:55] - Mistakes to avoid when generating referrals [10:13] - How Stacey's strategy for ge...
Dec 12, 2022•43 min•Season 11Ep. 131
It's the holiday season — the season of lights, decorations, food, and celebrations with friends & family. But holidays can also be a challenge, especially if you struggle with anxiety, exhaustion, stress, or feelings of inadequacy. How can you rejuvenate the holidays and make space for yourself? Tune in as John discusses the importance of self-care during the holidays and shares his top tips for creating space for yourself. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Taking care of your...
Dec 01, 2022•18 min•Season 11Ep. 130
In this episode, John talks about the midterm elections held on November 8th, 2022, in the United States and the link between the elections, inflation, and small businesses. He discusses the impact of the midterm elections on small businesses and what small business owners can expect to happen going forward. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:24] - How the midterm elections affect your business [02:45] - Surveys on small business owners regarding their key issues for the e...
Nov 30, 2022•17 min•Season 11Ep. 129
In this episode, John interviews Susan Bennett, the original North American voice of Siri on iPhone. Today Susan works as a professional speaker, emcee, podcaster, voice actor, singer, wife, and mother. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Susan's intro [01:44] - From Brown University to voiceover world [04:34] - How Susan got started in the voiceover industry [06:43] - Susan's current projects [08:42] - How Susan became the voice of Siri [11:55] - The downside of do...
Nov 15, 2022•33 min•Season 11Ep. 128
John and Honorée continue their conversation about the process behind writing a book, why she believes everyone should write a book, and why books are invaluable tools for entrepreneurs. If you're thinking about writing a book, have an idea for a book, or even if you've finished your book and want to know what steps to take next, this episode is for you! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Tone of voice [02:37] - Honorée's experience on BizableTV [05:16] - Things Honorée does to impr...
Nov 08, 2022•32 min•Season 11Ep. 127
In Part 1 of his interview, John talks with Honorée Corder — author of You Must Write a Book , TEDx speaker, author coach, wife, and mom. Honorée has authored over 50 books and coaches business professionals and writers who want to publish their books to best-seller status and beyond. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:39] - How Honorée partnered with Hal Elrod to create the Miracle Morning series [08:16] - Helping aspiring authors create their books [12:35] - John's thoug...
Nov 02, 2022•36 min•Season 11Ep. 126
John talks to Zeona McIntyre — real estate investor, consultant, real estate investing coach, Airbnb host, co-host of the Invest2FI podcast, and author of the book 30-Day Stay: A Real Estate Investor's Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term Rental. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Zeona's intro [02:53] - How Zeona got started in the world of real estate [06:02] - Advice for someone who wants to get started in arbitrage [08:07] - Some of the more exotic places Zeona’s...
Oct 24, 2022•52 min•Season 11Ep. 125
John talks to Sheree Trask — author of the newly released book “Surviving Silence: A Healing Path to Living Out Loud After Trauma” , ghostwriter, wordsmith, entrepreneur, non-fiction author, coach, and speaker. Sheree works with coaches, healers, and transformational leaders to get their stories out. Today, Sheree shares her story of trauma, how she worked through the trauma, and what life’s like now. If you or anyone you know experienced trauma, this episode will aid in the process of healing. ...
Oct 19, 2022•56 min•Season 11Ep. 124
John talks to Adam Smith — a mindset and high-performance coach and the director of A-Game Consultancy, a wellness and fitness company. Adam helps executives and business owners to get better in the areas of health and mindset to increase their productivity and profits. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Adam's intro [01:34] - Explaining the name of his company: A-Game Consultancy [03:20] - The difference between consultancy and coaching [05:42] - The ups and downs...
Oct 13, 2022•49 min•Season 11Ep. 123
