In this episode of The Playbook, I sit down with Nick Dias on his podcast, Veterans Minimum, to discuss football and finding abundance. Through his inspirational story and hard-won insight, Nick provides us with an inspiring look into the power of family and persistence, as well as the immigrant mentality of working hard to achieve abundance.
On this episode, I joined Michaela Johnson on the "Be You Find Happy" Podcast. We discuss how to find happiness and direction in tough times, and how sticking to consistent daily practices and defining what you want is the key to finding it. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how to stay motivated and find happiness in life!
I sat down with John “Gucci” Foley, former lead solo pilot of the Blue Angels, and legendary tennis coach Rick Macci. We discussed how visualization impacts success, strategies for achieving and maintaining a high level of focus, and why gratitude is essential for building a winning team. Learn more about John and his work at https://www.johnfoleyinc.com/
I talked with Jon Vlassopulos, CEO of Napster, about the future of the music industry at CES 2023. During our conversation, we discussed how Napster is using Web 3.0 principles, as well as how Jon is using the lessons he learned in his role as Head of Music at Roblox to provide better online music experiences. Get more info on Napter’s offerings at: www.napster.com
I sat down with Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter, to talk about the secrets of crowdfunding. During the chat we discussed why marketers need to have empathy, how to bring your idea to new audiences, and strategies for using Kickstarter to successfully scale a business. To learn more about Kickstarter and see the awesome projects they have available for funding, go to: www.kickstarter.com
I had the opportunity to chat with Matt Higgins, Co-Founder and CEO of RSE Ventures and guest judge on Shark Tank. We talked about why having a Plan B can be detrimental to your success, the easiest way to live a joyful life, and the inspiration behind his new book Burn the Boats. Get your copy of Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential at: www.burntheboatsbook.com
Today's episode is a recap of our Live Q&A on Friday. For over 20 years, I've hosted a weekly Friday training in my office sharing tactical and pragmatic advice to empower others to pursue their potential. Each weekly training provides a new topic with a correlated training guide to provide you with pragmatic strategies to implement in your daily activity to achieve your goals. They take place live every Friday at 7 am PST/10 am EST via a webinar with LIVE Q&A submitted by attending gues...
The biggest mistake I used to make was not prioritizing my health, I would put my family first, then my work, then my health. One day I asked my wife, “what can I do for you?” and she told me that I needed to take care of myself so that I could take care of others. Now I spend A MINIMUM of an hour a day on my health, and I’ve applied that same philosophy to the people that are most important in my life. Who are you giving a minimum amount of time to each day?
I had the opportunity to chat with Aaron Hageman, Founder of Hageman Enterprises. During our conversation, we talked about building a connection with your Millennial and Gen-Z employees, how to adapt to remote working environments, and why fun should be an essential part of your business. Learn more about Aaron and Hageman Enterprises here: hagemanent.com
I had the opportunity to share my insights with Sam Taggart from the D2D Podcast. During our conversation, we covered the significance of perseverance, the impact of personal choice on our fate, and the transformative potential of change. Learn more about Sam Taggart and his podcast here: https://thed2dexperts.com/
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Steven Jackson, 12-year NFL veteran, Rams all-time leading rusher, and the host of Legends Podcast sits down to chat about: [2:30] - Why his mental approach to running the ball in the NFL led to great success [5:38] - Two players with the most swag in NFL history [6:18] - The desire, dedication, and determination needed to thrive as a professional athlete [15:12] - How a “miserable” experience in 2nd grade helped to shape his future Memorable Quote “You have to f...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Bob Menery, Comedian, Commentator, and podcast host sits down to chat about: [2:10] - Why he loves to make content about the “BS” he sees [7:58] - His favorite way to get even with haters and trolls who harass him [11:26] - How he’s been able to build a brand based on his unique voice and comedic talent [12:07] - Why his time with the Nelk Boys caused him to hate vlogging Memorable Quote “I’m not really interested in making 100 million, 200 million…I want to just...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Eric Thomas, Ph.D., CEO of Thomas & Thomas Consulting and Eric Thomas & Associates, sits down to discuss: [1:20] - Why we need to practice loving ourselves in order to reach our potential [6:42] - How to learn the most from the “battles” and “blessings” that we experience [11:28] - Why you should never place too much value on talent or flash [16:50] - The mindset required for people to make the most of their God-given gifts
There are two attributes that will help us to succeed over the long run, no matter what goals we are pursuing, and those are consistency and persistence. Those attributes are immensely important when we are pursuing our potential in terms of both our daily habits and our financial wellness. Whether we are looking to make long term gains financially or seeking to ensure that our day-to-day behaviors are aligned with our personal goals
If someone tries to steal your idea, who cares? The only thing that matters is providing value to others. The first and best way to improve your feelings of worthiness is simply to provide value to others; be kind to others as well as to your future self. Be of service, which means providing value with no expectations of receiving anything in return. It contains the requirement that you give unconditionally. Giving with expectation, as my friend Bob Proctor says, is trading and not real giving.
No matter what industry your win, you need to learn to love what you do. Too many people try to “find what they’re passionate about” Many people tend to think that passions come naturally to us, but I believe that the key to finding your passion is simply learning to love what you do. Passion is all about mindset, so practice telling yourself that you “get to” do something, rather than thinking that you “have to” do it. When we change how we look at the world, the things we look at change.
5 STEPS TO THRIVE IN YOUR BUSINESS: Stimulate Interest: Stimulate interest for availability, then stimulate interest for your business. Transition the Interest: Emotionally connect with who you’re targeting. Then transition through professional collateral and an explanation of true value. Share the Vision: Share the vision of true value. You want to demonstrate the value you’ll be providing in relation to the customer’s personal values, experience values, giving, and receiving values. Make them ...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Charles Eagan, Chief Technology Officer of Blackberry, sits down to chat about: [1:05] - How Blackberry has evolved from a phone company into a world leader in security and privacy [3:13] - The threat that cybercriminals pose to our safety and how to protect yourself [9:24] - How Blackberry’s new automotive AI platform will change the future of vehicles [15:38] - Why having a high level of self-belief is essential for young entrepreneurs to excel
Building yourself into a leader who inspires others to follow is no simple task, especially during heightened times of uncertainty. However, the best leaders have a firm grasp on the values that they believe in, and those values are what resonate most when building relationships, both in business and in life. As the head of an organization, you must also learn to listen to the input of others, filter advice (especially from mentorship) in order to gain a better awareness of your surroundings, an...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Becky Center, CEO of Indiegogo, shares her insights on: [4:04] - How her time at Groupon helped her to understand online marketplaces and ecommerce [8:37] - How the company’s “FACE values” (fearlessness, authenticity, cooperation, and empowerment) have become a part of its DNA [12:28] - Why her time in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina taught her the power of staying true to who you are [18:10] - How a deep emotional connection can create brands that “punch abo...
There are two simple ways to get what you want in life or business: 1. You can ask for it. 2. You can attract it. ASK: A piece of information or content with a specifically designed “ask” built in for the target market that will inspire them to take action. Ask people for help or ask people if they know somebody who can help. When you ask people if they know somebody that can help, you have exponentially more success, because everyone has hundreds of connections to other people on average. ATTRA...
Contrary to popular belief, people that schedule or have many meetings during the day are not busier than other people. There are only two determining factors, whether you're busy or whether you're accessible, and how productive you are. You want to hone in on your accessibility and productivity when you look at your calendar. Leverage Your Calendar A calendar is a tool that can change your life. It’s there for a reason, but people often think of using it as a chore. One of the most compelling r...
Randy Garn, New York Times Best Selling Author, Investor, Life and Business Strategist, talks about why approaching life abundantly leads to joy in your heart and the most valuable lessons he learned from his football coach father, including the idea that if you don’t have your own goals, someone will use you for theirs. Garn and host of #ThePlaybook, David Meltzer, have a discussion about a range of topics including what Randy has learned as he’s followed his passion for maximizing human perfor...
All problems are the same size. All that matters is the amount of energy you give each problem. The easiest way to shift your perspective on this is to change the framework of each problem in your life. It may be a little extreme but what if someone told you, “if you don’t solve this in 6 months then you’ll lose your mom.” There would be nothing that would stop me from finding a way to solve the problem. It’s all about framework and energy. Look at every problem, challenge, and resistance you fa...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Neel Dhingra, CEO and Content Creator at Forward Academy, sits down to chat about: [:52] - Why there are riches in the niches for subject matter experts [8:52] - Why you should think of your personal brand as a tent [9:40] - The best piece of content creation advice he got from Gary Vee [13:09] - Why most people are looking at opportunity the wrong way (and losing out as a result)
The most common way that faith works is that we place our faith in what we want to manifest in our lives. Just like a credit card, the higher the limit of your faith, the more you can manifest and make into reality. Of course, simply having faith is never enough to get what you want. You need to take the right actions, with the right energy and the right mindset. The less-understood way that faith works comes when we put our faith into what others want for us or things we don’t want for ourselve...
On this episode of #ThePlaybook, Ilya Fedorovich, Founder & CEO of Xeela Fitness, Co-Founder of Doughbriks, and Social Media Influencer, shares his insights on: [2:52] - Why the “fake it until you make it” approach does not work [4:16] - How a conversation with his concerned mom led him to launching his supplement line [9:25] - What entrepreneurs must do to grow and leverage their personal brand [14:45] - His goals for the future of Xeela Fitness and their products
Every so often I like to bring on some of my friends to help out with my Free Weekly Training so I can figure out what you are all listening for. It’s important to have people listen to you, but it’s even more important to figure out what your audience is listening for when you’re building your own brand. So I brought on three of my friends to discuss 3 different topics. Joining me for today’s episode is business consultant, Nick Cavuoto, to discuss the big things we’re going to do at AlignCon o...
There is one truth I believe holds true for all entrepreneurs, the reality of achieving your goal, no matter how much effort it takes to reach it, will not make you happy. Michael Jordan said, “Winning isn’t always championships.” Attaching emotional success to achievement or believing that achieving your goals is the path to happiness is what leads to unhappiness. Unfortunately, we tend to attach our happiness as business leaders to the results we achieve. We tell ourselves things phrases like:...
I hate the word sacrifice. It carries a scarce energy. You don’t sacrifice anything, you invest in yourself. If you don’t invest in yourself, what are you ever going to invest in? If you want to immediately shift your mindset, stop call it a sacrifice and start calling it an investment and see how much different it makes you feel.
