If eating right and working out are all it takes to live a healthy lifestyle, then why do so many people continue to suffer and not feel their best? With there being so may opinions about health and fitness out there on social media, it can be difficult to discern what to pay attention to. While the information regarding the “right” diet might seem overwhelming, it is actually a lot more simple than we think. It all comes down to one key component of our health: the gut. Today’s guest is here to...
Jan 17, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Today’s guest overcame incredible odds and created a life most people dream of. Paul Martinelli was raised in an abusive home, dropped out of high school, and went on to start a cleaning company with only $200 and a used vacuum. By studying and applying the principles of human potential, Paul committed to growing his business and was able to build it into a multi-million dollar company in just a few years. Eventually, he created even more multi-million dollar companies. His latest endeavor is be...
Jan 10, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 158
If you love a good comeback story, you won’t want to miss this episode with Westley Morris. Westley grew up around drugs and violence, and he watched his mother get arrested for prostitution when he was 12 years old. Westley went on to become homeless, addicted to heroin, and felt his life had no purpose or meaning. He had been arrested for a DUI three times and lost his license for 22 years. After his mom found him using heroin and a feeling of shame overcame him, he dropped to his knees and ma...
Jan 03, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 157
Given the past couple of years, it is apparent that remote work is here to stay. People have been given a taste of what it is like to work from home, and they don’t want to give that up. There is a current struggle happening with companies wanting to bring people back into the office after they have been remote for the past couple of years, but now that employees know they can do their job from home without getting fully dressed, rushing out of the house, and commuting to sit in a cubicle, peopl...
Dec 27, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 156
A lot of us fall into the comparison trap and find ourselves comparing our business journey and statistics to that of others. “Why is this person getting more views and downloads than I am? What I am missing?” The first thing is to realize that you don’t know what that person is doing behind the scenes, what outside resources they have, and how much time they have invested to get where they are. Focusing on what you need to do to get where you want to go, is where you need to start. When it come...
Dec 20, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 155
As business owners and salespeople, the question is always “How do we increase sales?” We should know by now that spamming people on social media does not work, and this is due to the lack of personalization and authenticity in those types of messages and emails. In order to connect with your customers and get them to buy from you, you need to get to know them, establish trust, and sell to them in a unique way that speaks to them and their buying style. This can be time-consuming when done right...
Dec 13, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 154
Our brain was designed to keep us safe, and in the days when humans had to run from sabertooth tigers, our brain's job was to scan for danger and make sure that we stay out of harm's way. Even though we are not in danger of being eaten by a saber-tooth tiger these days, our brain is still always trying to keep us safe by keeping us in the same spot where we are comfortable and stable. This Caveman Brain® can hold us back in business where it is necessary to step out of our comfort zone in order ...
Dec 06, 2022•52 min•Season 2Ep. 153
So many of us are doing all we can to break the cycles we were raised in and provide a better life and future for the next generation. Through our pain and struggles, we can grow into the person we are meant to be. On the other hand, it is easy to blame our circumstances and choose the “easy” path of making excuses as to why we are not reaching our goals. The key is to choose the hard path first and pave the way for an easier future for ourselves and our children. Today’s guest is an incredibly ...
Nov 29, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 152
What if everything you have been taught about how to stop procrastinating, reduce overwhelm, and achieve your goals, has been wrong all along? This is exactly what behavioral change expert Adele Spraggon is saying, and she has a formula that will help you finally ditch the negative patterns that aren’t serving you, and how to keep those patterns away for good. Drawing on the most recent findings in brain research along with inspiring stories of breakthroughs and triumphs from her coaching client...
Nov 22, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 151
Being a savage servant is about being a man of integrity and strength, while also leading with value and serving others. Ray “Cash” Care leads programs that separate the average from the savage. Too many people self-sabotage, but knowing your worth and what you are capable of is key. Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours, and he is the Founder of CONQUER, a leadership and team building program designed to push you physically, mentally and emotionally for individuals to break...
Nov 15, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 150
On our journey through life, we travel with both an inner advocate and an inner critic. The problem is that most people let their inner critic take the driver’s seat and lead them through a life of mediocrity instead of down the path of finding significance and a powerful sense of purpose. Today’s guest is an incredibly inspirational example of what it looks like to turn pain and struggle into an extraordinary life of impact for not only himself, but for the world. Bedros Keuilian is an American...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 149
There is no denying that understanding various personality types helps reduce and resolve drama in the workplace, and any areas of life for that matter. Understanding how others are wired gives us major clues on how to interact with them and leads to empathy instead of frustration during times of conflict. With there being so many different personality quizzes out there, it can become overwhelming to know which ones to pay attention to, but the DISC framework is very easy to understand, and wide...
Nov 01, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 148
There are books dedicated to creating your ideal morning routine, and social media posts talking about the importance of starting your day with intention, but have you also thought about your evening routine? While morning routines are very important to start your day off right, the way you wind down at the end of the day is also crucial. Today’s guest describes your morning and evening as “the bookends of your day,” and he is here to teach you how to win each and every day. Jose Escobar has bee...
Oct 25, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 147
Many people let fear hold them back from going after their dreams because they worry about failure or what other people think, but in reality, those things don’t matter. What really matters is that we use fear to propel us forward. We should fear not reaching our potential and living a life that is not aligned with who we want to be. In this episode, Eric sits down with Steve Sims, also known as the “Real Life Wizard of Oz.” Steve Sims has worked with Sir Elton John, Elon Musk, and sent people d...
Oct 18, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 146
Being a great leader is much more than telling others what to do, leading meetings, and being the person that everything runs through first. Being a great leader is about influencing others to be the best version of themselves and to want to do the best they can in the position they are in. You want to have the ability to build a team that keeps customers coming back because they are truly fulfilled in the job that they have. How do you achieve this? Today’s guest explains just that. Before beco...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 145
Making our clients happy and meeting their needs is a top priority for business owners, and the guest in this episode is dedicated to making sure her clients have everything they desire for their dream vacation. Stefany Di Manno Ceccato is a Dream Travel Designer and she specializes in designing dream trips for her clients. Stefany believes that travel is the gateway to self-transformation that touches your soul, connects and unites you with different cultures, fills your life with passion, real...
Sep 27, 2022•51 min•Season 2Ep. 144
Business owners might not start their business with the intention of selling it at some point, but in reality, all businesses should be ran as if they will be sold later. You never know if your circumstances will change, or if your goals will change over time, so running a business as if it will be sold later on, is a very smart move. In this episode, Eric talks to Jessica Fialkovich all about what goes into selling a business, and why all businesses need to be “sellable.” Jessica Fialkovich is ...
Sep 20, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 143
So many aspiring entrepreneurs get stuck in the mindset that the industry they want to get into is already too crowded, and there is no space for them. The truth is that in most industries, there is space for everyone as long as you become committed to finding the solution to a problem. Maybe that is with a coaching program, a service, or even a physical product just like the guest in this episode. Shea Gerhardt is the CEO and founder of Buderflys Technologies, Inc which she founded because she ...
Sep 13, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 142
Being an influential leader means adapting to the changing times, and realizing the importance of effective and significant communication among team members. We have to learn how to guide our team to discover things on their own, meaning we are ditching the idea of a “command and control” type of leadership and leaning into being someone that empowers others. In this episode, David McGlennen shares his journey into entrepreneurship, and how he helps leaders become more effective and influential....
Sep 06, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 141
Do you have a side hustle or an idea for a business, but can’t seem to find the time to grow it into something that can sustain your lifestyle enough to quit your 9-5? Maybe you’re working all day, and then staying up late into the night to work on your side hustle, but how long can that be sustainable? It can all be overwhelming between your family, taking care of your health, and even just getting sleep. Today’s guest has just the solution for that. Gianna Rahmani wants to help people break fr...
Aug 30, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 140
We hear a lot about Intelligence Quotient or our IQ, but what about our Emotional Intelligence, or EQ? We know now that our EQ is a better indicator of our overall success than our IQ, making it incredibly important to understand and work toward. Most people are walking around operating out of fear, giving their energy away, and not following their dreams. What would the world look like if everyone focused on developing their Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and operate out of a place of love instead...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 139
Quitting your job in the middle of a recession sounds like a very risky move to most, but if you know your worth and refuse to give up on yourself, you will find a path to success. Leaning into our skills, knowing what we can offer the world, and how we can help others, is vital so that we are not settling in a space that is holding us back from our true potential. Today’s guest is a great example of knowing your worth and value, and continuing to strive for excellence. Jon Tsourakis is a season...
Aug 16, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 138
There are an ever-growing number of ways you can build your dream life and have the freedom you crave to be able to make your own schedule, travel when and where you want, make more money, and use your unique talents that may not be applicable in a traditional job setting. In this episode, Mike Swigunski introduces us to the idea of being a “digital nomad.” Mike Swigunski is a best selling author, remote work leader, and founder of GlobalCareerBook.com. He is an online business expert who has br...
Aug 09, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 137
As a leader, it is incredibly important to understand the responsibility you have to set your team up for success. The people you hire to work with you in your company should feel like they have all the tools they need to succeed with your company, because everyone wins in this scenario: your team members, your clients, and also yourself. Today’s guest knows the importance of investing time and energy into her team to prepare them to be successful and also have a yearning for more knowledge and ...
Aug 02, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 136
There is one habit that helped Eric create his dream future, and that is journaling. He felt he was stuck and unfulfilled at a job he wasn’t happy with, and met with a coach that changed everything for him. This coach suggested journaling to declutter the mind and get everything out on paper, and this habit is what led Eric to be able to get his vision out there and start creating a future that aligned with his purpose. If journaling sounds like a great idea to you, but you don’t know where to s...
Jul 26, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 135
Dealing with failure can be challenging and affect our self-esteem, but it is important to change the lens on how we see failure. Each failure, although sometimes painful, comes with its lessons on how we can improve and do better at our next endeavor. Today’s guest is a great example of doing just that. Anthony Russo is an emcee, performance coach, and motivational speaker that specializes in overcoming failure. He is the founder of #BeTheChange, Awake Not Woke clothing, and Host of The Truth W...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 134
If you are a sales professional, there is a good chance you could be using sales tactics and strategies that are now outdated and have just been passed along through companies over the years. In this episode, Eric breaks down 5 mistakes that sales professionals make. You might be surprised to hear that some of these are mistakes because they might be advice you have learned from a mentor in the past, but are actually costing you sales. The first mistake is confusing commonality for rapport. You ...
Jul 12, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 133
There is a part of ourselves that is largely responsible for the choices we make and the actions we take each day, yet most people are not in tune with this part of themselves. That part is our subconscious, and it controls 95% of our brain power and handles everything we need to function properly. Our subconscious also wants to keep us safe and tends to repeat the same ideas we have been programmed to believe, but sometimes these ideas are doing more harm than good. Today’s guest is on a missio...
Jul 05, 2022•58 min•Season 2Ep. 132
We hear it all the time: Setting goals is the first step to achieving success, but what if you were told that you have been taught how to set goals the wrong way? Most people write out a list of things they want to achieve but don’t actually take the action to get there. We hear about New Years' Resolutions every year, but some people have the same goals every single year, and never actually achieve them. The problem is self-image. If we don’t believe we can achieve something, we will continue t...
Jun 28, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 131
Taking on a leadership role can sometimes bring responsibilities and issues that you may have not previously thought about before. What if a great amount of these issues could be solved if you understood just one idea? That’s what today’s guest is here to share with all of us. Esther Weinberg is a business growth accelerator that equips executives in high growth industries to create big pivots, big impact, and big returns. As the founder and Chief Leadership Development Officer of The Ready Zone...
Jun 21, 2022•57 min•Season 2Ep. 130
