Why should people care about what you do or what you have to offer? Omar Hamdi has unlocked the secret of helping businesses work out the emotions of their consumers through the concept of pathos! Omar is CEO of Pathos Communications, the only 100% pay-on-results PR agency in the world. He has over a decade’s experience across media genres and functions as a TV host, writer, producer, and consultant and has also produced and sold shows globally, including to Europe, China, and Amazon Prime. If y...
Feb 21, 2022•31 min
Strip away the title, the job, the money; who are you? Who do you want to be? Having said goodbye to his passion for football, Alex knows a thing or two about change, culture, influence, and how to navigate the pitfall of having your identity intertwined with your platform and ability. Alex Molden is a former professional athlete (8-year NFL career) turned Leadership Speaker, Coach, and Podcast host of the show “The Shark Effect.” After playing 8-years with the Saints, Chargers, and Lions battli...
Feb 17, 2022•27 min
If you’re not leveraging influencers to promote your brand, you may be missing out on one of the number one ways to build a following! Justin Kline is the Founder and President of Markerly, a pioneer of influencer marketing. Justin has led the company’s growth, guiding strategic direction, product development, and developing Markerly’s platform and media practice. During Markerly’s ascension, he has spearheaded award-winning campaigns for Fortune 500 brands, Non-Profits, and Government organizat...
Feb 14, 2022•29 min
Collin Mitchell does it all! He's a 4-time founder, father of 4, and host of the "Sales Transformation" podcast. Collin and his wife started their first company at age 25 and grew it to $5M ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) in 26 months! Not bad for someone who grew up poor, surviving on food stamps and government cheese, no? In this episode, you're going to see how investing in yourself, establishing positive habits, and building relationships through podcasting are the missing link between you an...
Feb 10, 2022•37 min
Steven Dimmitt is living proof that when you live life chasing your own curiosity, the output can lead to opportunities you never knew existed. Steven is a rock climber, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He left his engineering job to move into a van full-time, and pursue personal goals in his passion of rock climbing. For the past year, he has been building The Nugget Climbing Podcast where he interviews world-class climbers to tease out the habits and routines that got them where they are today. Th...
Feb 07, 2022•38 min
We got a spicy one here today folks! What do artists like Niel Young, Brené Brown, and Joni Mitchell have in common? They’re all threatening to leave the Spotify platform if Joe Rogan isn’t “dealt with!” I hate to break it to people but trying to censor someone may actually have the opposite effect and, in fact, grow their audience. So where do you land on the debate? We’re going to break down our initial reactions and how people (including Spotify’s CEO) are responding. Tune in to the episode a...
Feb 04, 2022•17 min
Imagine going from having $47 in your pocket to flying first class around the world by combining software and coaching. This is the story of today's guest, Carla White, CEO of Hiro.FM. Carla is a software pioneer, podcast host, and coach helping entrepreneurs make $100K+ using audio. She is the first woman to ever launch an iPhone app and has been featured on Oprah, NBC, NYTimes, and countless other publications. Like many content creators, she is impacting and influencing the world with audio a...
Feb 03, 2022•27 min
We talk a lot about adding value to others, but Michael Stein learned that, in the process, you need to remember to leverage value for yourself. Michael is an entrepreneur, actor, writer, director, producer, and stand-up comedian who has acted and worked with multiple Academy Award-winning actors, filmmakers, producers, and fortune 500 leaders. He is the Host of the Long Shot Leaders Podcast, which tells the story of underdogs who have found success. Today, we’re going to dive into his story, ho...
Jan 31, 2022•38 min
It’s a new year and a changing market! That said, it’s time to adjust our advice for people trying to get into the podcast space. Where are the resources to get educated? Should you hire a coach? What’s the best way to grow an audience? All these questions and more will be answered, so get ready for a ton of value today! Dive into this freestyle episode and get your Podcasting 101 tips for 2022. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 01:55] Opening Segment Introducing the topic for the ...
Jan 28, 2022•19 min
Everyone goes through bad experiences, but today, you’re going to walk away with a new mindset that these are, in fact, opportunities. Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive recruiter. Despite being born into a legacy of wealth, life was not so kind to her. Carrington has survived sexual assault, two divorces, mountains of debt, abuse, religious manipulation, and the loss of close friends. In her bestselling, debut memoir, she combines her intellect with wisdom...
Jan 27, 2022•33 min
“Being an expert is hard, and building a successful business is even harder.” To build success it takes systems and to build systems it takes someone with skills like Mike Moll! Mike works with marketers to help increase their value and pricing while decreasing their working hours. He is also the founder of a niche marketing agency, a consulting firm, and the host of the Market Me Podcast. Dive into Mike’s story and learn how understanding and leveraging a specific skill set has helped him build...
Jan 24, 2022•29 min
Podcast seasons, yes or no? Depends on what you’re in it for. At the end of the day, the name of the game is “consistency.” In this episode, Eric and I dive deeper into the topic of whether your podcast should have seasons. If you are looking to monetize your podcast, then you should jump into today’s topic to answer this question. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 01:44] Opening Segment Introducing the topic for the day - Podcast Seasons Background on the topic - a frequently aske...
Jan 21, 2022•12 min
From designing computer chips and retiring early to becoming CEO of a sexual wellness company, Jeff Abraham has possibly one of the most unique stories I’ve ever heard. Jeff is the CEO of the sexual wellness brand Promescent. Over the last 4 years, he's transformed Promescent from a single product brand to a leader in the industry. Backed by over 2000 healthcare professionals in the US alone, with over 1,000,000 bottles sold, Promescent has successfully captured the hearts of a loyal audience. D...
Jan 20, 2022•51 min
Who are you when the external success is stripped away? Darrin Charles, former NFL athlete turned Actor (speaker/educator), realized it comes down to trusting yourself to develop internal success. Today, Darrin is continuing to entertain and inspire audiences, working on films and other creative projects designed to help people uncover and discover more of who they are and what they truly want out of life. He speaks to athlete’s guiding them through their transition and journey from the game of ...
Jan 17, 2022•29 min
We hear a lot of the show that “this entrepreneur was featured in Forbes!” Now, I have the distinct experience of being featured in Forbes myself. That said, in this episode, Eric and I will get super practical and talk about the story behind how it happened, how you get to that point, and why you NEED to get into the press if you’re trying to build your brand. Dive into the conversation and take a look at how I got featured in Forbes. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 01:56] Openi...
Jan 14, 2022•11 min
Sam Ellis understood early on that the people who lead the technology space as entrepreneurs are the ones who are obsessed with their craft. Sam Ellis is an early stage software VS who studied Research and Applied Statistics at West Point. He served as an Army intelligence officer at U.S. Cyber Command, where he was a software developer and an intelligence leader. Sam went on to be a co-founder of Dutchie, where he developed the first version of the industry-leading online cannabis marketplace s...
Jan 13, 2022•43 min
Always an entrepreneur at heart, David Henzel realized that when you put value first, making money becomes the side effect! Ever since then, David has been building in the SaaS and e-com space for over 20 years and has had multiple exits, including MaxCDN. His passion is to help individuals and their organizations reach their full potential. The solution to this: UpCoach, a coaching delivery system that helps entrepreneurs make sure they’re always providing their clients with transformational re...
Jan 10, 2022•38 min
“I meet people and they go, 'I have a radio show…' I’m like, 'No, you don’t. You’re doing a podcast.' People just talk and talk and there’s nothing exciting going on.” This is possibly one of the most incorrect sentences ever said. All respect to Mr. Howard Stern (Dude’s a legend!), but when it came to podcasting, the guy was just flat out wrong! In this episode, you’ll hear exactly why that is and how podcasting has been crucial to the success of people, businesses, and brands alike. Things you...
Jan 07, 2022•23 min
In this episode, we’re going to take a look at the work of another tech founder and how he was able to raise capital to run a successful business. Andrew Munday was a founding member and the first employee at DoorDash. He became their Director of Operations until he pivoted into entrepreneurship where he also started and ran operations at companies including Future Fit, Open, and Pilaris. Now, Andrew is the founder and COO at Local Kitchens, a micro food hall that lets you mix and match your fav...
Jan 06, 2022•31 min
When Vince Warnock became driven by the sense that wealth is built by pursuing a legacy and impacting others, all mental limitations started breaking down. Vince is an award-winning marketer, author, marketing strategist, and sought-after public speaker. In fact, he is one of the top 50 marketers in the world driving digital transformation and innovation. He is an author and podcast host of the title “Chasing the Insights”. On the podcast, he interviews some of the biggest names in marketing, sa...
Jan 03, 2022•36 min
You don’t often think about culture and people when looking to invest in the stock market. In this episode, we’re going to turn that on its head. Vitaliy N. Katsenelson, CFA is Chief Investment Officer at IMA. He is the author of The Little Book of Sideways Markets and Active Value Investing. While his primary focus is on discovering undervalued companies for his clients, he is also known for his “Uncommon-Common Sense”, and speaks frequently to investment groups around the world. He’s also been...
Dec 27, 2021•28 min
For everything niche, there exists someone who is willing to learn about it. Panos Siozos, the co-founder and CEO of LearnWorlds, believes that if you have the knowledge it’s time to launch it. Panos has a Ph.D. in Educational Technology and has been researching and designing e-learning applications for over 20 years. He has extensive work experience as a software engineer, e-learning researcher, and science educator. Before launching LearnWorlds with his partners, he was working in the European...
Dec 23, 2021•28 min
Starting and running a successful business is only half the battle. Do you have an equally successful exit strategy? After building, buying, and selling 6+ of his own companies, Joe Valley helped build Quiet Light Brokerage, one of the leading online-focused M&A Advisory firms in the world. Now, after facilitating nearly half a billion dollars in exits, Joe has written the bestselling book The EXITpreneur’s Playbook - to help online business owners get the maximum value and best deal structu...
Dec 20, 2021•37 min
John Vitti’s mission can be summed up in one sentence: to make a prediction marketplace for all. John is the Founder and CEO of VersusGame, a prediction-based mobile gaming app where users can earn money simply for being right! He believes knowledge should be rewarded, and with over 100,000 new users per week, the app has been incredibly successful and influential. Jump in and learn more about John and how he’s creating a world where knowledge is rewarded and no one is ever too late to the game....
Dec 16, 2021•31 min
Kim Perell is an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author (Jump and The Execution Factor), CEO, and angel investor, who has made headlines for her transformative story of a startup entrepreneur to a leading tech CEO and prominent angel investor. Kim has been a technology CEO for the last 20 years, scaling companies from $0 to $1B in annual sales. She started her first company from her kitchen table, became a multi-millionaire by the time she was 30, and sold her last company for $235 milli...
Dec 13, 2021•34 min
Alex Banayan believes success is like a nightclub, there are three ways to get in, and it’s the third door that people miss the most. Alex is the youngest bestselling business author in American history. His book, The Third Door, documents Banayan’s seven-year mission to uncover the definitive mindset of success. Over that time Alex interviewed the most innovative leaders, including Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, Larry King, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, and more. Named to Forbes’ 30 Under ...
Dec 09, 2021•41 min
Taking massive action takes massive confidence, and Bryce believes that getting uncomfortable is the key to gaining confidence. Bryce Henson is CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest-growing fitness boot camp franchise. Having over 10+ years of experience in the fitness industry and owning 2 FBBC locations, his passion is spreading fitness to the world, in addition to mentoring fitness professionals on how to grow their businesses and change more lives in their local communities. He also...
Dec 06, 2021•38 min
There is one fundamental skill that all entrepreneurs use to find success: they continuously take risks until something sticks. Sukhinder Singh Cassidy is an Internet executive and entrepreneur with experience building, scaling, and leading businesses - most notably, Google, theBoardlist, and Amazon. Her most recent work as President of Stubhub led the company to sell for $4B! She is a multi-time board member and/or angel investor at private and public companies including TripAdvisor, Urban Outf...
Dec 02, 2021•37 min
As an entrepreneur, Liz Wald thrives in uncertainty and where change is the norm. Liz is an Executive and Board Director for Good Earth Organics (GEO). Her career has been focused on building global marketplaces for emerging industries like cannabis and early-stage companies such as GEO. During her career, she has led in the technology category and is even credited with bringing Etsy from $80M to $800M while overseeing global operations. In this episode, we’ll talk about getting good at short-te...
Nov 29, 2021•37 min
Let’s be honest, there is a lack of attraction around the trades, but they hold some of the most crucial roles in our workforce. Stephanie Roldan is on a mission to change that. Stephanie is the Director of Lean Culture at Rosendin Electric. She leads Rosendin's ‘Respect for People’ and ‘Continuous Improvement’ culture, simplified as "Lean Culture." Stephanie is profoundly involved in developing, setting, and leading the strategy on creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for em...
Nov 25, 2021•28 min
