The ProGuide

The ProGuide is all about learning from leaders. We are passionate about interviewing thought leaders in business, technology, and creativity. Get top-rate coaching from David Allen, Guy Kawasaki, Fortune 500 Companies & NYTimes Best-selling authors on their craft. Hosted by Andrew J. Mason

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Episode 059: Seth Godin & When its Your Turn

Seth Godin is, quiet honestly, one of my favorite authors. He’s written over 15 books, and we talk about his latest - What to do when its your turn. YourTurn.link

Dec 22, 2015•17 min

Episode 058: Matthew Capala & SEO Like I'm 5

Matthew Capala is an Internet marketer, growth consultant, entrepreneur, international speaker, trainer and author. In addition to running a growth consultancy and training firm Alphametic, he is the founder of a popular blog, SearchDecoder.com, and Adj. Professor at NYU, where he teaches advanced, graduate course on search marketing. Matthew writes for several leading publications, including The Next Web, ProBlogger, and Sparksheet, and was featured on global media outlets, including the Huffin...

Jan 27, 2015•42 min

Episode 057: John Saddington & Desk PM Tell Me a Story

Tell me a story. John Saddington is back with an incredible story of his journey to being named Best in App Store from Apple this year. Inspiring, raw honesty from a man I deeply respect.

Jan 10, 2015•42 min

Episode 056: David Allen Talks about GTD, Second Edition

Today we interview bestselling author & productivity coach David Allen on his latest edition of Getting Things Done, coming out in March 2015. We ask David about *his* next action lists, some of his strangest inbox moments, and find out what's new in his latest book.

Jan 02, 2015•26 min

Episode 055: Dreamers Podcasts Joe Pardo Interviews Andrew J. Mason

Today, we flip the tables and Joe Pardo over at the Dreamer’s Podcast interviews Andrew J. Mason on his story, his love of coaching and mentorship, and how this podcast got started.

Oct 10, 2014•27 min

Episode 054: Lift App's Tony Stubblebine Returns

Tony Stubblebine is the creator of the Lift App. On this episode, we interview Tony about his studies on success, the data from thousands of users, and some best practices when using the app.

Sep 30, 2014•24 min

Episode 053: Tom Rath and Eat, Move, Sleep

Tom Rath is the incredible author of Strengthsfinder, Eat, Move, Sleep, and How Full is Your Bucket? His bestselling books have helped people find a better life. We ask him all about Eat, Move, Sleep.

Jul 10, 2014•11 min

Episode 052: Stanley Bing a Business Guru or Gil Schwartz Executive VP of CBS

We have a little fun on this episode! Gil Schwartz, the executive VP of CBS, has an alter ego - Stanley Bing - magical business guru who makes Seth Godin seem like a sissy - His incredible insights gleaned from his latest book….The Curriculum will save you the hassle of getting an MBA.

Apr 10, 2014•11 min

Episode 051: Walgreens VP Randy Lewis on Beating Fear

Today on the ProGuide, we interview Randy Lewis. He's the former Vice President of Walgreens, Peace Corps volunteer, Fortune 50 executive and accidental advocate who led Walgreens' logistics division for sixteen years as the chain grew from 1,500 to 8,000 stores. Randy introduced an inclusive model in Walgreens distribution centers that resulted in ten percent of its workforce consisting of people with disabilities who are held to the same standards as those without disabilities. Its success has...

Mar 13, 2014•18 min

Episode 050: Lysa TerKeurst and Compel

Lysa TerKeurst is the New York Times bestselling author of Made to Crave and Unglued as well as 14 other titles. They reach nearly 700,000 women daily through their online devotion, Encouragement for Today and thousands more through the Proverbs 31 radio program playing on 1,200 radio outlets daily. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Art, their five kids, three dogs and a mouse that refuses to leave her kitchen.

Feb 07, 2014•24 min

Episode 049: Erik Fisher and Beyond the to-do list

Erik Fisher is the host of Beyond the To-Do List, an extraordinary show about how extraordinary people live. It delves behind the curtain into the productive habits of todays leaders. We talk with Erik about how the show gets made, what the easiest and most difficult aspects are, and what he’s the most excited about.

Jan 21, 2014•25 min

Episode 048: EntreLeadership Podcast's Host, Chris Hogan

Dave Ramsey's EntreLeadership Podcast is consistently the number one podcast in iTune's business, and Chris Hogan, host, is no stranger to constant improvement. Chris Hogan stirs audiences to action wherever he speaks. Whether he is delivering a keynote on personal money management, teaching an all-day leadership training for business owners and professionals, or hosting the EntreLeadership Podcast.

Jan 15, 2014•14 min

Episode 047: Lieutenant General Rick Lynch

Lieutenant General Rick Lynch has distinguished himself as an exceptional leader and strategist through his chameleon-like ability to adapt to change despite the most challenging obstacles. From surmounting his parents’ inability to pay for college by gaining entry to West Point to leading “The Surge” in Iraq as Army General with only six weeks to prepare, Lieutenant General Lynch has constructed a disciplined and effective mantra for success, which he shares with audiences across the country to...

Dec 21, 2013•14 min

Episode 046: Dan Miller, Founder of 48 Days LLC

Dan Miller is the passionate personality behind the 48 Days properties, which include books, podcasts, and a thriving business. His mission is to foster the process of imagining, dreaming and introspection, to help people find their calling and true path, and to translate that into meaningful, purposeful and profitable daily work…within 48 days!

Dec 10, 2013•29 min

Episode 045: Alexander Mimran, Co-Founder of Minbox software

Today on the ProGuide, we have Alexander Mimran, co-founder of Minbox along with Michael Lawlor. Minbox is a free, no-limits, #freakingfast file-sharing app for Macs that’s disrupting the competiton and owning the send space.

Oct 15, 2013•21 min

Episode 044: Ken Wilson, Visual Director of NewSpring Church

Do you have a job where you’re expected to consistently come up with fresh content? We sit down with Ken Wilson, the visual director of NewSpring Church, an environment that needs new creative elements every single week. NewSpring sees an attendance of over 20,000 each week. We cover the gamut of teamwork, leadership, organiational skills, team unity, and more.

Oct 08, 2013•31 min

Episode 043: Adobe After Effects Product Manager, Steve Forde

On this episode of the The ProGuide, Steve Forde - Product Manager for Adobe After Effects - shares what influencing the direction on a major piece of software is like, how they decide what features get added, and what role the community plays.

Oct 01, 2013•24 min

Episode 042: Zappos Delivering Happiness CEO Jenn Lim

On this episode of the ProGuide, we hang with Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness, a company that she and Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, co-created in 2010 to inspire happiness in work, community and everyday life. In 2005, she created the first Zappos Culture Book and has produced them ever since. We chat about how the movement got started, and what it takes to inspire a culture of happy people.

Sep 26, 2013•13 min

Episode 041: Find Your Voice with Andrew J. Mason

Today on The ProGuide: Have you ever lost direction in life? Not sure what your identity really is or where to turn next? We share a few personal stories on my journey to finding my authentic voice. Included in the episode are a few tricks to finding great mentors and a lot of valuable resources to help you along the way.

Sep 25, 2013•14 min

Episode 040: Todd Henry, The Accidental Creative

This week on The Proguide, we have Todd Henry, the founder of Accidental Creative. It's a company that helps creative people and teams generate brilliant ideas. His latest book, Die Empty: Unleash Your Best Work Every Day, unlocks the forces that cause even the brightest, most skilled people to become stagnant in their life and career, and introduces practices that help then build a body of work they can be proud of.

Sep 24, 2013•30 min

Episode 039: John Lee Dumas, Host of Entrepreneur On Fire Podcast

This week on The Proguide, we have John Lee Dumas. He is the Founder and Host of Entrepreneur On Fire, a podcast that interviews today’s most inspiring and successful Entrepreneurs 7 days a week. Entrepreneur On Fire is a top ranked business podcast generating over 400,000 unique downloads a month, and his lineup includes Barbara Corcoran, Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, Gary Vaynerchuk, Guy Kawasaki, and hundreds more. All the magic happens at EOFire.com!

Sep 17, 2013•29 min

Episode 038: My Workflow with GTD, Things, and Evernote

Ever feel overwhelmed with too much to do? Today’s episode is all about cutting the clutter, getting things out of your head, and reviewing and organizing that information in a way you can understand it. Time to take control! I share my personal method for tackling task lists. A combination of GTD, Things, and Evernote.

Sep 10, 2013•17 min

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