Our guest, Phelim McAleer, who is a documentary film director and producer, has succeeded in raising money from five separate crowdfunding campaigns for his controversial Kermit Gosnell film project. But before he got there, he and his documentary film partner and wife, Ann McElhinney, encountered resistance from Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform, which censored the project from their website and anticipated a lack of interest from the media. They immediately kicked back and switched t...
Oct 16, 2018•37 min
It's toxic out there. People are getting aware of how toxic everything is around us. If we can limit those toxins, it can lead to a longer generation and into a happier and longer life. After surviving an accident that resulted in a collapsed lung, seven broken ribs and a severe compound fracture of his jaw, our guest, Andy Hnilo was extremely obsessed with recovering and how to heal quickly. He didn't trust the toxic ingredients from serums and creams that his doctors recommend, so he did his h...
Oct 09, 2018•30 min
Time. It's a precious commodity, once it's used, that no entrepreneur can replenish. If you research those who have been superstars in your field, you can learn from their stories including their mistakes, so you won't waste time making those same errors. Our guest, Michael Palmer, is the former co-host of The Thought Leader Revolution podcast and current CEO of Pure Bookkeeping which is a company that helps bookkeepers by providing them proven business standard operating procedures, so they can...
Oct 02, 2018•44 min
Martin Rutte will help you answer that question. He is a dynamic, international speaker and consultant. He is committed to reconnecting business with its natural source of creativity, innovation, and genius. He is the President of Livelihood, a management consulting firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He explores the deeper meaning of work and its contribution to society. The company's areas of service include strategic vision, corporate spirit, performance management, and creative leadership. He is a...
Sep 25, 2018•39 min
How does the world see you? World-class branding expert, Sally Hogshead discovered a new way to measure how people perceive your communication and can describe exactly how your own individual personality is most likely to persuade and captivate any prospect within 9 seconds through her Fascination Personality Test. We grew up in a culture that we need to be better. But she believes that, to become more successful, you don’t have to CHANGE who you are but you have to become MORE of who you are. I...
Sep 18, 2018•35 min
It's not just about you. Our guest, Jody Steinhauer, founder of The Bargains Group and the charity, Engage & Change is fuelled by her entrepreneurial passion and commitment to assisting others. She started the Bargains Group (TBG) to help retailers save money on wholesale clothing and accessories. Since 1988, Jody has grown TBG from her apartment to a multi-million dollar-a-year business. As well, she created Engage & Change to give people and companies the opportunity to do group volunt...
Sep 11, 2018•45 min
Don't stop. Stuart Knight, the founder and owner of Stuart Knight Productions, never did. He's all about pushing himself especially when he believes in a goal he's pursuing such as making the decision to help people live up to their full potential. At 24 years old, he started to write an inspiring theatre show for young people and was recognized by Coca Cola then went on tour for three years. Throughout that time, some of the world’s biggest business leaders recognized Stuart as a visionary who ...
Sep 04, 2018•56 min
When you focus on serving, you position yourself up for keen, determined and loyal clients. Our returning guest, Russ Ruffino, CEO of Clients On Demand (COD), decided to switch his company's focus to just one thing ---- they enroll new clients over the phone. It allows them to have a conversation with someone who is interested in buying COD's offerings and most importantly, to get to know the person. During this interview, you’ll discover… The importance of choosing who you work with Knowing wha...
Aug 28, 2018•45 min
Your inner circle. Having the support of people that have the same interests and goals as you will increase your chances of success. Patrick Francey, President of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and host of The Everyday Millionaire podcast, plays a key role contributing to the vision, development and growth of REIN. Patrick and his team provide support, guidance and strategic financial growth solutions for real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and a like-minded community. REIN supports bus...
Aug 21, 2018•52 min
Our returning guest, Mark Bowden, who co-wrote the book, Truth & Lies: What People Are Really Thinking , has helped thousands of people understand body language and human behaviour. His book is a wonderful guide and process to figuring out what's going in a person, in a relationship, in business and in life and will increase your awareness of other people. He believes we need to get better at thinking more clearly and reading people better in 1-on-1 interaction situations and understanding t...
Aug 14, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Are you focused enough? Our guest, Gil Blutrich, who is an Israeli-Canadian real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of Skyline Investments had struggled along his journey. He was a very open and positive guy who would get distracted easily before it took some time to discipline himself to focus on what he was doing. Once he figured it out, he ignited his inner drive which made him very successful. Today, Skyline Investments has a presence in 37 North American cities, owns 3,300 hote...
Aug 07, 2018•40 min
Have men lost their way? Our guest, Stephen Mansfield, who is a best-selling author, wants to identify what a genuine man does including the virtues, the habits, the disciplines, the duties, the actions of true manhood. His speeches are rich in history and infused with a rowdy brand of humour. He has spoken at schools like Harvard and the United States Military Academy, for many of America’s leading corporations, and at gatherings of executive leaders worldwide. During this interview, you’ll als...
Jul 31, 2018•58 min
Divorce. It’s an awful thing. Our guest, Richard Cooper, who is an entrepreneur and coach, had to go through it and it knocked him down. After a few years, he started talking to mentors and getting their advice. He began to make better decisions. Today, he helps thousands of men identify the root of their problem, present a clear analysis, and give actionable advice when it comes to surviving the separation successfully, building relationships and running a successful business. During this inter...
Jul 24, 2018•55 min
The mobile phone. It's one of the most amazing advances in all of human history. But most of the time, it keeps us distracted and affects our mental health. Our returning guest, Dr. Greg Wells co-wrote a book, The Focus Effect, with Bruce Bowser that perfected the art of unplugging from technology and plugging into reality. It discusses strategies ranging from practicing healthy mindfulness and meditation, reserving tech-free time, and performing power work to a revolutionary plan for a hyperpro...
Jul 17, 2018•55 min
Connect without any distractions. If you're just looking at the status quo in business, you're always going to do the same things and end up being just like your competitors. Daniel Levine and Steven Pulver, who are the co-founders of the Fireside Conference, recognized the importance of getting away from technology, pitching, business cards, and name tags for a little while to truly form relationships with top people in their communities. It takes courage and confidence to do something complete...
Jul 10, 2018•43 min
How do you define yourself? People who want to make a difference in the world are happier, healthier, live longer and find more opportunities coming to them because of who they are at the core of their being. Our guest, Marilou Seavey co-founded the MindBridge® Training Institute and has taught the essentials of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) training to Fortune 500 Executives, entertainers, small business owners, senior political advisors, and lifelong learners for over 30 years. She create...
Jul 03, 2018•38 min
There is no substitute for hard work. Tim Hentschel, who is the CEO and co-founder of HotelPlanner.com, agrees. He's always had the drive to keep innovating and the product of his hard work was HotelPlanner.com. It's the world's largest provider of online group hotel bookings and event management services. Today, HotelPlanner.com has helped over 4 million group and event planners and had over $7 billion in group hotel revenues passing through its hotel planners system worldwide. During this inte...
Jun 26, 2018•28 min
Align process. Leading a highly successful manufacturing company can be simple, enjoyable, and thoroughly rewarding - if you align the process from the frontline to the bottom line. Our guest, Kevin Snook, who is an entrepreneur, founder, consultant and author of Make It Right , advises manufacturing CEOs around the world to help them transform their businesses and deliver breakthrough results by giving frontline employees the information, tools, and capability to make the best decisions every m...
Jun 19, 2018•30 min
Find a way. Kathleen Black did. She is the CEO of Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting who used her past challenges to build a dynamic results-driven real estate business. She dealt with plenty of adversity including a large amount of debt. Today, she helps realtors across North America build top teams and take their businesses to incredible levels of success. During this interview, you’ll discover… The importance of knowing exactly what you want How choosing the right coach and mentors will...
Jun 12, 2018•38 min
It doesn't matter how long it takes to reach your goal, the most important thing is your willingness to persist and persevere. Kai Bjorn started as a professional athlete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and later, he would become involved in sailing. Through hard work, patience and determination, he and his sailing team, Alinghi, won the America’s Cup in 2003. Success would continue to follow him. He would become Business Network International (BNI) Canada’s National Director where his pas...
Jun 05, 2018•32 min
Failures are stepping stones to success. Tim Larkin, who is an American self-defense expert, former military intelligence officer and best-selling author, was in the peak of his career when the worst thing happened to him. During military training, he already knew that he was suffering from an ear congestion, but due to arrogance, he still pursued pressure diving which burst his eardrum. He thought it was the end of his career, but really, it was the start of a new one. A few years later, he beg...
May 29, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Do you want to attract wealth and happiness into your life? It starts from within. Bob Doyle, CEO of Boundless Living and author of the best-selling book, Follow Your Passion, Find Your Power has been teaching principles of Living Life by Design utilizing the principles of the Law of Attraction. Boundless Living's Wealth Beyond Reason program has been one of the most complete and usable online curricula in the Law of Attraction. Its goal is to help people realize and understand their passion and...
May 22, 2018•40 min
Our guest, Colton Lindsay, who is a real estate agent, entrepreneur and coach, was an LDS missionary when he was younger. After 2 years, he realized that he needed to shift his life patterns and begin to understand his true mission. He started gaining control of everything and begun to open up opportunities. Colton had a breakthrough when he used accelerated learning technologies that gave him success and now he uses them to help agents learn faster, remember more, and accomplish extraordinary r...
May 15, 2018•40 min
Entrepreneurship is not easy. Our guest, Brian Smith, who is an author, keynote speaker and founder of the iconic global brand UGG (an American footwear company), had some hard times while starting and building his business. For years, he was crippled by a lack of financing. He became stuck and had to get a summer job for 3 years. Things changed when he realized he should focus on the benefits rather than the product itself. He believed that his products could help people and change lives and th...
May 08, 2018•37 min
Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men’s health, wellness, success, and fulfillment. He helps people get clear on who they are, why they are here and where they need to go. He believes the path to a rich and fulfilling life is more than simply what we do, but who we do it with, and most importantly, who we believe we are while doing it. Because at the end of the day, the most important relationship we have is the one with yourself. Today, he speaks...
May 01, 2018•42 min
Mastering your mindset can dramatically change your life. As a kid, John Assaraf was a misfit. He had a bad attitude about school, and practically lived in the principal’s office. When he was 19, he realized that he couldn’t keep living his life with such extremes. He chose the path he believed promised him a better existence. So, he released all of his negativity and moved forward with his life. Today, he is a serial entrepreneur, brain researcher, and CEO of NeuroGym. In the last 25 years, Joh...
Apr 24, 2018•46 min
Stop selling and start serving people to their dream. Our returning guest, Marc Von Musser, the Director of Sales at Clients on Demand, has a completely new and innovative approach to sales. He has been transforming and elevating both the sales profession while helping businesses and salespeople learn how to enroll more effectively than traditional sales without pressure. His strategies work incredibly well even if you hate selling or even if you have never done selling. He has helped thousands ...
Apr 17, 2018•54 min
Being a proactive leader tends to make a lasting impact on a company and the people in it. The One Minute Manager author, Ken Blanchard together with Susan Fowler, who are the lead developers for the Situational Self Leadership Program, teach individuals the mindset and skill set they need to become empowered, proactive self leaders who take control of their own success and are committed to getting results for their organization. The success of the company’s strategic initiatives depends on the ...
Apr 10, 2018•43 min
What if you can get anyone to do whatever you want? Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, and business, is an expert persuader for many years and learned all the techniques of hypnosis in his 20s. He predicted in 2015 that Donald Trump would win the U.S. Presidential election because he is a master persuader in all kinds of fields. With the big success of being a cartoonist, he used his message of persuasion through some...
Apr 03, 2018•1 hr 9 min
How do you add value to others? Thor Conklin, who is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and an Executive and Corporate training coach, offers customized, one-on-one executive mentoring & consulting programs, onsite team training programs and live events like the Business Execution Summit. He adds value to others through speaking, teaching and sharing (including as a host of The Peak Performers podcast) what he has learned with other entrepreneurs and business leaders. His top 15 clients had a ...
Mar 27, 2018•42 min
