For those who are pursuing world-class caliber, today we’ll learn from my guest, Maurice Ashley, the Chess Grandmaster. This man lives his passion through his love for chess, and he not only made history as the first African-American Grandmaster in the annals of the game but he has managed to translate his love to others as a three-time national championship coach, author, ESPN commentator, iPhone app designer, puzzle inventor, and motivational speaker. Maurice has a wealth of experience from tr...
Nov 03, 2020•35 min•Ep. 488
Today’s guest is on par with the likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs. I have the pleasure of interviewing Kara Goldin, Founder and CEO of https://www.drinkhint.com/ (Hint Inc). Kara is a disruptor, builder, thought leader, and a successful entrepreneur who has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink, and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern Cali...
Nov 02, 2020•40 min•Ep. 487
On this episode, we're sharing Travis' appearance on the incredible podcast, Finding Founders. Travis Chappell starts by describing to us just one of the many rules he was taught to abide by in the small, religious town of Lancaster. Growing up in a structured environment where your appearance, your music, your profession are monitored, it seemed that Travis was destined for a life of rigidity and conformity. However, Travis didn’t follow the path his community paved for him, he forged his own a...
Oct 30, 2020•48 min•Ep. 486
Daniel Blue, President of Quest Education, Brian Clayton, cofounder and CEO of GreenPal, Ravi Abuvala, founder of Scaling With System, share their secrets to building, funding, and scaling your start-up. Key Takeaways: You must be able to duplicate yourself. For most entrepreneurs, venture capital should be avoided. Make bets on yourself by investing financially into courses and masterminds. Tweetable Quotes: “You're not selling a product, you're selling yourself." – Daniel Blue Resources Mentio...
Oct 28, 2020•32 min•Ep. 485
Sam Acho is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. A linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he speaks widely at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and also co hosted the podcast, Relevant Is Doing a Sports Podcast. The founder and president of Athletes for Justice, he is a vice president of the NFL players association and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. On this Episode: Sam explains how he hated football when he...
Oct 27, 2020•28 min•Ep. 484
Nik Wallenda is a seventh-generation member of the legendary Wallenda family. Known worldwide for his incredible feats upon the high wire and beyond, Nik is the holder of eleven Guinness World Records, among which are the highest four-level eight-person pyramid on the wire, the highest and longest bicycle ride on a wire, and hanging from a helicopter by his teeth. Nik’s career began at the age of two, as he learned to walk the wire while holding his mother’s hand, leading from there to record-br...
Oct 26, 2020•35 min•Ep. 483
On this episode, Eric and Travis reflect on some of the biggest mistakes they've made during their podcasting journey. Key Takeaways: Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, answer listener questions. Episode Highlights: What is the best resource for finding a mastermind? Should you wait to reach out to big names for your show? 3 Key Points: Surround yourself with thought leaders in your space that you want to emulate. Make sure the mastermind you join will give you the results you ...
Oct 23, 2020•17 min•Ep. 482
Greg Reid, Award Winning Author, Keynote Speaker, and Film Producer, Yahya Bakkar, a speaker who has been paid to speak on over 500 stages, and Jordan Harbinger, host of the Jordan Harbinger Show share their tips for learning. Key Takeaways: You don't have to be an expert to get started. Get paid to practice. Every minute you get from your listener is learned. Tweetable Quotes: “Pressure creates diamonds." "Every master was once a disaster." "It's not about the guest, it's what the guest can tea...
Oct 21, 2020•31 min•Ep. 481
Joshua Earp is a world renowned entrepreneur, investor, mentalist, musician, search engine optimization specialist and actor that has been featured on ABC, FOX CBS, NBC, Netflix, Hulu, FX and Showtime. He has spoken at the world's top business events according to Forbes, Entrepreneur and INC 500 where he has shared the stage with Edward Snowden, Steve Wozniak, Halle Berry, John Travolta along with countless other business and entertainment industry icons. Joshua has written songs and samples for...
Oct 20, 2020•27 min•Ep. 480
Casey Adams is an 20 year old Best Selling Author, Entrepreneur, and Public Speaker who has been able to turn his negative situation into a positive outcome. After almost becoming paralyzed during a football injury, Casey was able to start his journey by looking at ways to leverage social media & build a personal brand. Casey runs a top 50 business podcast known as the “Rise of The Young” podcast, and has interviewed some of the worlds most successful entrepreneurs. Casey has spoken on stage...
Oct 19, 2020•54 min•Ep. 479
On this episode, Eric and Travis reflect on some of the biggest mistakes they've made during their podcasting journey. Key Takeaways: Don't over leverage yourself. Focus on content and a production method that is sustainable. Don't be broad with your message. NICHE DOWN. If you treat podcasting like a hobby, it will pay you like a hobby. Take action now. The sooner you act, the sooner you will see success. Don't forget to hit the record button. Learn the four things people neglect when they are ...
Oct 16, 2020•22 min•Ep. 478
Adam Markel, host of the Conscious Pivot Podcast, John Maxwell, NYT bestselling author and speaker, and Tomi Lahren, Fox News Contributor and the youngest political talk show host in history, share how important it is to be flexible and able to pivot quickly in life and business. Key Takeaways: It's okay to say "no" to things. Leaders see more than others see, before others see. When you max out your potential in a certain position, find a new challenge. Tweetable Quotes: “Yesterday's home runs ...
Oct 14, 2020•22 min•Ep. 77
Joel Manby is an author, speaker, and 25+year corporate CEO for companies such as Saab, Herschend Family Entertainment and Sea World. During his tenure, Joel focused on implementing leadership principles guided by love. As a result, Joel has written ‘Love Works’, which is founded on 7 timeless principles of agape love; these principles can be applied to every organization. On this Episode: Joel talks about how growing up in a poor household drove him to make his decisions based on money rather t...
Oct 13, 2020•31 min•Ep. 476
Rachael Robertson spent 12 months in the Antarctic, where she led the 58th Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition to Davis Station. She was the second female, (and one of the youngest) to ever lead a team at the Station. She managed a team of 18 people through the long, dark, Antarctic winter and built a resilient and highly successful team based on the foundation that ‘respect trumps harmony’. Since returning to Australia, Rachael has completed her MBA, is an international keynote sp...
Oct 12, 2020•35 min•Ep. 475
There are so many people out there struggling to find guests – let alone a celebrity guest – for their podcast, youtube show, or blog. Many can't ever fathom having an A-lister sit across from them at a mic. The truth is, with a little bit of strategy and perseverance, you'd be surprised who you can book. Key Takeaways: Make a “Dream 100” list of guests. Be persistent with follow up without being annoying. Have a clear ask and don’t harbor bitterness if you’re rejected. Establish yourself as a p...
Oct 09, 2020•28 min•Ep. 474
Get parenting advice from the Clever Investor, Cody Sperber, television producer and author, Brant Pinvidic, and best-selling author and investor, Dean Graziosi. Key Takeaways: Have an environment of open dialogue with your children. Dig down and try to give 100% as a dad. Do it as if there is a $1,000,000 prize on the line. Create opportunities for your kids to fail. Tweetable Quotes: "You can't build a habit of half-assing things." – Travis Chappell "Average is chasing you down." – Brant Pinvi...
Oct 07, 2020•26 min•Ep. 473
Rishon Blumberg is co-author of GAME CHANGER and co-founder of 10x Management, a talent agency for tech professionals that has rocketed to the forefront of the tech industry, carving out its place as a trusted and exclusive resource for companies seeking the best and most coveted freelance tech experts. Rishon is, first and foremost, an entrepreneur. It’s what he studied — graduating from the Wharton School of Business with a degree in entrepreneurial management in 1994. It’s what he’s lived and...
Oct 06, 2020•32 min•Ep. 472
From a young age, Ryan was focused on one thing--sharpening his culinary repertoire. Training with some of the most legendary chefs, Ryan became a master at his trade with multicultural cuisine that speaks volumes among some of the most notable celebrities in the industry. From basic tips to insiders guide to being a celebrity private chef, Ryan's got it covered! Having cooked for some of the most notable names in the industry—Ashton Kutcher, Diddy, Ben Affleck, Will Smith, Common, Tyrese Gibson...
Oct 05, 2020•23 min•Ep. 471
If you're going to see true success in life, you're going to have to learn to connect with people who don't agree with you. On this BYN Breakdown, Travis and Eric discuss how to have conversations with people who disagree. Episode Highlights: Travis and Eric discuss how their religious background impacted their ability to hear other viewpoints. Learn why it’s so important to have empathy in conversations. Find out how to see from other perspectives. Discover the importance of not getting easily ...
Oct 02, 2020•25 min•Ep. 470
Hear stories from Bhrett McCabe, sports psychology consultant to the University of Alabama athletic department, Darren Prince, Founder of Prince Marketing Group, and PJ Dixon, motivational speaker and international life, love, and relationship coach. Key Takeaways: Train under high pressure so you can handle the high pressure moments that will come in the real game. How you perceive life determines what you will get out of life. If you don't quit and live for your passion, others are drawn to yo...
Sep 30, 2020•28 min•Ep. 469
Ravi Abuvala is a law-school dropout and the founder of Scaling With Systems, a business accelerator that works to bootstrap and scale their clients’ businesses leveraging elimination, automation and fully-trained overseas assistants. In the past 14 months, he has scaled 2, 7-figure businesses with less than $1,000 of his own capital and 4 commission-based employees. To date he has worked with over 500 firms around the world and placed close to 600 fully-trained virtual assistants for his client...
Sep 28, 2020•31 min•Ep. 468
Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, answer listener questions. Episode Highlights: 3:50 – “Many see the silver lining in all that’s happened in the last 2 weeks from family time to how we do business. As a leader what do you see as the silver lining to all that’s being dealt with due to COVID19?" – JT Clough 10:30 – "What’s one mistake you see new podcasters make that frustrates you most often?" – Kevin Mills 16:45 – “What was your biggest fear when you started your podcast busi...
Sep 25, 2020•38 min•Ep. 467
Learn the keys to being a social media superstar with Jasmine Star, photographer, speaker and business strategist, JP Sears, Author of How to Be Ultra-Spiritual, and Trent Shelton, a former NFL wide receiver that is now considered one of the most impactful speakers of this generation. Key Takeaways: When you align your life with your purpose, there's nothing you can't do. It's not about what you want to do, it's about what you actually do. Consistency is the key to success. Travis Chappell: Inst...
Sep 23, 2020•19 min•Ep. 466
Dan is a serial entrepreneur having built several multi-million dollar technology companies starting at the age of 17. He's also an award-winning angel investor, having invested in companies like Intercom, Udemy, Hootsuite, Unbounce. Today he's an executive coach focused exclusively on B2B SaaS working with the founders from ClickFunnels.com, Proposify.com, Carrot.com, and many others to help scale their businesses. He splits his time between Canada (where he grew up), and San Diego with his wif...
Sep 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 465
Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, answer listener questions. Episode Highlights: 1:34:00 – "Who has been your loudest cheerleader?" 4:25:00 – "Who has become an accidental mentor?" 7:20:00 – "Who has made you the most starstruck?" 3 Key Points: 1. Don't worry about podcast downloads. If you only get the relationships, it's worth every moment you put into the show. 2. It's important to learn how to manage reactions in real-time. 3. You have to control the way others see you. Re...
Sep 18, 2020•19 min•Ep. 464
Jay Abraham, Founder and CEO of the Abraham Group, Inc., Jason Harris, CEO of the award-winning creative agency, Mekanism, and Phillip Stutts, political marketer share their marketing secrets. On This Episode: Jay shares the importance of breaking out of your comfort zone. Jason and Travis discuss collaborative culture versus competitive culture. Phillip explains the power of the "Chick-fil-A economy." Tweetable Quotes: "You can know some of the coolest people in the world, but if you don't add ...
Sep 16, 2020•44 min•Ep. 463
Ross Andrew Paquette Chairman & CEO of Maropost North America's fastest growing Marketing Automation and Ecommerce provider as well as Maropost CARES our non-profit arm which focuses on corporate stewardship toward the protection, conservation, and education of global environmental issues. On this Episode: Learn about Ross’s background and the lessons he learned growing up in Ontario, Canada Even though college wasn’t really his thing, hear how he learned a valuable work ethic in the regular...
Sep 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 462
Travis Chappell and his producer, Eric Skwarczynski, share how Facebook groups are a vital part of monetizing your podcast. 3 Key Points: Facebooks are a great way to connect with your audience. People don't join Facebook groups for content, they join for community. Numbers aren't inherently valuable. Focus on individual relationships. Resources Mentioned: Visit Travis’ website at https://create.acast.com/episodes/3b48e6da-a672-4e83-9897-ddefc4e88bc7/travischappell.com (travischappell.com) Join ...
Sep 11, 2020•18 min•Ep. 461
Vince Del Monte, fitness guru and founder of the 6 & 7 Figure Mastermind, Shaun T, the creator of T25, Insanity and Hip-Hop Abs, and Sam Bakhtiar, the brains behind The Camp Transformation Center all share incredible insights in regards to how to dominate the fitness space. On This Episode: Vince shares how he leveraged his unique story to see incredible success as a trainer. Shaun T shares how a setback became a major stepping stone. Sam explains the importance of taking your L's and starti...
Sep 09, 2020•42 min•Ep. 460
Jennifer Kem is a brand futurist, business strategist, and leadership mentor to women-founded companies. Her entire mission is to help them get seen, heard, and paid more based on their values. She’s the creator of the Master Brand Method: a framework to develop powerful brand archetypes that bring the same strategies from major brands like Oprah Winfrey Network, Steve Harvey, and Verizon to small businesses. Her brand and personal values are founded on Autonomy, Justice, Generosity, Leadership,...
Sep 07, 2020•36 min•Ep. 459
