Admittedly the last 8 months have been rough on most of the world. Who could have imagined we’d be here, in a real-life pandemic? It’s straight out of a sci-fi movie. We’ve been dealing with restrictions, lockdowns, isolation, and businesses closing, evolving, and changing on a dime. It hasn’t been easy… But believe it or not, right NOW is one of the greatest opportunities in human history to actually amplify your capabilities using a concept Dan Sullivan and Mike Koenigs call “The Talent Stack....
Dec 04, 2020•53 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have a list a mile long of stuff you NEED to get done but you keep procrastinating? Your business and personal growth may DEPEND on you checking off those important things on the list but still… you can’t seem to get them done. We ALL struggle with procrastination… but why? And how do you get past it so you can move forward and grow? Today we talk about Dan’s latest book with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, “ Who Not How .” The subtitle of the book is, “The formula to achieve bigger goals through acc...
Nov 13, 2020•43 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast How do you get access to the unreachable? How do you become unforgettable? That’s the focus of this episode of Capability Amplifier. 15 years ago, Mike Koenigs called a good friend who was buying three people $12,000 Rolex watches and thought he was crazy. "Why?" He asked! Keep reading or start listening... You know that amazing, warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you receive or give a gift? Did you know there’s a psychology and science behind gift-giving that could help you build incredibly stron...
Oct 30, 2020•50 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine piloting a plane that’s 1000 miles away from land and your engine starts to fail… what do you do? If you’re an entrepreneur, you can relate to this scenario because you're dealing with lots and lots of different “plane crashes” all the time, right?. You need to be agile and change your focus to survive, especially in the climate we’re operating in right now, as a business leader and owner. Our special guest on today’s Capability Amplifier is Ed Rush. He’s a good friend and former F-18 fi...
Oct 09, 2020•47 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Two words and one 3x5 card that pitched and closed one of the most recognizable TV shows from the 1980s in seconds ... what was it? What's the fastest way to stand out, be distinctive, get attention, and be referable in six seconds or less? On the latest episode, you’re going to meet Scott McKain . He’s done everything from playing the villain in a Werner Herzog film that Roger Ebert called one of the 50 great movies in cinema history, to being booked to speak by Arnold Schwarzenegger for an eve...
Sep 24, 2020•48 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered how to charge $50,000, $250,000, $500,000, or MORE for a professional service or product? Or how to go from getting paid for doing to getting paid for knowing to getting paid for actually BEING? How do you sell something like that? Influence a prospect? What IS the enrollment process? What kind of questions do you have to ask for people to raise their hands and say, “I've been looking for someone just like you, I already know I want to work with you, and how do we start wo...
Sep 10, 2020•38 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast Imagine having clients BEGGING to work with you and saying things like, “I've been looking for someone like you forever! How can I work with you right now? Imagine being able to find BIG opportunities that produce tons of money for really long periods of time. Today on the show we’ll reveal new thinking to manifest money (even during a global pandemic) and Dan and I will share some big work that we've been doing for the Strategic Coach organization that you can model in your own business. This e...
Aug 27, 2020•35 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast What’s the “Golden Thread” that unites front stage and backstage, or sales and fulfillment of a successful business? Think about the customer’s journey ... all of the team stakeholders … sales, program advisors, coaches, etc. How can a business leader ensure that there’s a “through line” so everyone is on the same page even though they all have different motives, incentives, and compensation plans? It’s the exact OPPOSITE of bureaucracy. It’s collaboration and partnerships that produce massive v...
Aug 13, 2020•34 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever had a “tingle moment”? You know ... the moment of alignment when inspiration between two different minds meet? It sort of feels like God is sprinkling fairy dust on your brain, and you know what you just heard is exactly what you need to do and it's going to produce massive results in your life. What if you could create that moment whenever you wanted? On the show this week, Dan Sullivan and I tackle the topic of how to create a perfect Simplifier-Multiplier moment. Funnily enough,...
Jul 30, 2020•30 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast “There’s way too much on my plate...” “I’ve got WAY too much stuff going on...” “My wife’s already all over me...” “I already travel too much…” “I can’t spend time away from my family…” “My business won’t function without me!” These are the most common sales objections you’ll get once you get past price. Today, we’re going to dissect the most common sales challenges you’ll hear AND give you word-for-word scripts, plus a link where you can download the transcripts and adapt them to your business,...
Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast “That costs too much money...” “It’s WAY too expensive...” “I don’t have the cash right now…” “What’s the return on investment?” What about, “I’m not going to pay $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000, for a virtual program! I expect an in-person experience.” What are the biggest sales objections you and your team are getting consistently that block the big sale? How frustrating is it when you realize you’ve lost a potential client because they ghost you? I’ll tell you why you keep getting these same obje...
Jul 10, 2020•44 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Sheri Salata grew up outside of Chicago and worked with the daytime television titan for more than 20 years with one of the most heralded jobs on the planet as the executive producer of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” In this episode, Sheri gives us some AMAZING takeaways from her tenure working with Oprah. But as AMAZING as it sounds, Sheri says, “It was not a straight shot by any means! I think that when people hear about a 20-year career with Oprah Winfrey, it sounds like I just left college and sa...
Jul 01, 2020•50 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Are you still skeptical, confused, and scared about how to move forward with your business, life, and relationships in a post-COVID world What if you could connect and collaborate with people you wouldn’t normally have access to? I’m talking about HUNDREDS of high-level, qualified, motivated, potential clients. How would that change your business? Or your LIFE? Think about the potential opportunity for networking, scaling, and leveling up! This week is about collaborating, enrolling, and selling...
Jun 25, 2020•34 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast What’s your favorite country? Favorite location? What’s your favorite CURRENCY? How would you like an audience of clients from all over the world? Singapore? Paris? Dubai? Japan? New Zealand? Sweden? India? Israel? Dan Sullivan and I both love to see new trends emerge and watch old ones end but the best is when we get to actually CREATE trends, and that’s what we’ll dive into today on the podcast. And in this episode, you’re going to learn why we have NOTHING to fear from China or any other coun...
Jun 18, 2020•35 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast I’m ready to focus on all of the good that’s come out of the last few months. How about you? It takes a VERY special person to be able to see the opportunities in something as devastating as a global pandemic, but those who take action and turn those opportunities into something unique are the brave ones. What if YOU could be that brave person? This week, Dan and I are talking about how to amplify possibilities, increase your luck, and see massive potential on a local and global scale. We’ll als...
Jun 11, 2020•29 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast The last three months have been unprecedented and unsettling to say the least, wouldn’t you agree? The entire world has changed FOREVER in almost every imaginable way in just the blink of an eye. But rather than freaking out, wouldn’t it be amazing if you could embrace the changes and use them to benefit and improve, not only your personal life but your business as well? Think about it... people’s values and habits have changed. How is that going to affect the economy, business, buying behaviors...
Jun 04, 2020•32 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast I Interview My Wife And Biggest Capability Amplifier Real talk: right now, life seems unpredictable, uncertain, and uneasy for a lot of people. In our current COVID-19 world, we’re dealing with things that none of us have ever dealt with before. But what’s coming next? How do we prepare? How are we going to cope, stay sane, and move forward? This week’s Capability Amplifier podcast is a very special one for me. I sat down with my wife, Vivian Glyck , as we celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary...
May 28, 2020•53 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast In the very first episode that started it all, Dan Sullivan and Mike Koenigs set out to help you expand your business and your personal life, and provide helpful tips, ideas, and strategies with examples to get you there. Every human being has a natural desire to increase their capability, however possible. As someone increases their skills over time, they don’t always perceive their own value as having increased as much as their customers’ perception of their value has. The truth is, if you dou...
May 21, 2020•51 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with the incomparable Dean Jackson . During this episode, we discuss removing your mental blocks in order to get more quality referrals without feeling gross about how you got them. We show you how to build an army of referral partners and grow customer relationships, and we provide lots of tips and strategies that Dean has never shared before. Let’s get into it! Dean has been fascinated by referrals for a very long time, and it’s something he’s spent many years...
May 14, 2020•54 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast It’s no secret that the world is changing rapidly, requiring us to adapt and pivot in ALL areas of life, especially if you’re an entrepreneur or business owner. Virtualizing your business is more important now than ever before. What does it take to transition your business and teams to work remotely and efficiently? How do you reframe your offers in a way that you can deliver without coming into direct, physical contact? RIGHT NOW could be the greatest opportunity you and your business have ever...
May 01, 2020•51 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast What business are you in? What do people call you? How do you introduce yourself? How many competitors do you have? If you don't have competitors, you’re what I call a “Category of One” brand. How many people today would you consider to be a “Category Of One”? Oprah? Elon Musk? Warren Buffett? Richard Branson? I consider myself and my co-host, Dan Sullivan, to be a “Category Of One” because for the past 30 years, we have both been in the business of making dreams come true—for ourselves, our emp...
Apr 24, 2020•42 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast There is no denying it. We are living in a world where we are inundated all day long with horrific news of the global pandemic and economic crash, and it’s unclear when it will end or how quickly we will recover. Needless to say, we are all navigating some pretty overwhelming emotions, so in light of the current situation, I wanted to send you a ray of sunshine, POSSIBILITY, and HOPE. My friend of more than 20 years and guest on the show this week is Arielle Ford . She’s known as “The Cupid of C...
Apr 16, 2020•49 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast I know. Crazy times. This episode is really special. We know these are challenging times, and if you or your business isn’t doing well, it’s going to be extremely relevant. How are you using or spending your time right now? Amplifying anything requires amplifying time, and one of the things that amplifies time is getting VERY comfortable with what you do. But the moment you think to yourself, “I don’t want any more risk or fear in my life,” a message goes up to the universe and they put you on t...
Apr 07, 2020•31 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast What do the pope, Andrea Bocelli, brothels, maximum-security prisons, and Elton John all have in common? They’ve all been a part of Steve Sims’s cutting-edge luxury concierge business. Wait ... WHAT?! My friend and guest on this week’s episode is Steve Sims , the creator of “Bluefish,” the internationally famous company that makes once in a lifetime events happen for the rich and famous. Steve is in the business of making the impossible possible. With his help and expertise, his clients’ fantasi...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Amplifying And Multiplying Your Time PART 2! This episode is all about focusing on YOUR unique capabilities to amplify your life and business and using real-life time hacks to make the MOST of the time you have. This episode of the podcast focuses on something I call Folding Time. Think of it visually, as if you were to take a piece of paper and fold it like an accordion or in a stack. You can pass through time by getting through a lot more stuff by stacking or folding time. Here are ...
Mar 20, 2020•27 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Management Mess To Leadership Success!! My guest on this week’s show is Scott Jeffrey Miller. If you want to improve your management skills and capabilities, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Entering his twenty-third year with Franklin Covey , Miller serves as the executive vice president of thought leadership. He is the host of the Franklin Covey-sponsored “On Leadership With Scott Miller,” a weekly leadership webcast, podcast, and newsletter that features interviews with renowned b...
Mar 12, 2020•47 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is all about amplifying and multiplying your time to increase your consciousness and value. It’s something that is near and dear to both Dan and me. We're talking about getting the MOST time out of the life you have. There is one thing in this world that is fixed and that is everybody has quantitatively the same amount of time. When people say they’ve found a way to “shorten time,” it’s simply not true. That would be like shortening gravity or water. We're all given the same materia...
Mar 04, 2020•23 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast The concept and goal behind this podcast series is for our listeners to hear our brilliant guests and get a cartridge-style upgrade to their skills and capabilities. My request is that each guest speaks from the heart with honesty, authenticity, and integrity, and this week’s guest did not disappoint. His name is Arjuna Ardagh . He is a Radical Brilliance coach, writer, and public speaker, and he was the original founder of Awakening Coaching. He has trained more than 2,000 people to become Awak...
Feb 26, 2020•49 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast Create Better Messaging And People Will Beg You To Take Their Money When you are positioned, packaged, and branded with great messaging, you can charge premium prices and be seen as an industry leader. I want to be seen as the highest priced solution in my business category. Don’t you? My co-host Dan Sullivan and I have produced many, many different kinds of knowledge products and intellectual tools to help entrepreneurs over the last several decades, and we’re constantly being asked, “What is y...
Feb 18, 2020•43 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest this week KILLS FAT for a living. Her name is Natalie Jill and she is a fat loss expert turned high-performance coach. She helps women age in reverse and LEVEL UP in all areas of their lives. Natalie is a 48-year-old woman and knows all too well the struggles that can come along with aging. About 10 years ago, she lost her house, her retirement, and her marriage, and gained a lot of weight. She hit ROCK BOTTOM. She had all kinds of nagging “False Assumed Truths” that she believed about...
Feb 11, 2020•49 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast 
