Formerly the CEO of a small oil company, Brad Blazar is viewed as one of the world’s foremost authorities on raising capital. Having raised in excess of $2 Billion dollars, today he mentors others around the world as part of a global coaching and consulting business on how to raise funds from high-net-worth investors to build, buy, and scale a business - or fund a special project like real estate. Having worked alongside many large real estate syndicators and top financial services firms he is c...
Mar 05, 2025•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marc Ashworth, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at First Bank, is a respected IT executive with over 30 years of experience in cyber and physical security, IT/security architecture, management, author, a public speaker and is the host of “The Cyber Executive” podcast. He is a member of the Missouri Bankers Association Technology Committee, Webster University Cyber Advisory board, Co-Founded the State of Cyber annual security conference, and a Lifetime member of FBI Ci...
Feb 20, 2025•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chad Hufford is a Best-Selling author, a Top Ranked Financial Planner and Dave Ramsey’s SmartVestor Pro. Chad brings a coaching mindset and the heart of a teacher to financial planning and investing as he strives to both empower and educate his audience to not only become better investors, but to live more intentionally and create an abundant life. Chad owns a boutique financial planning firm, Veritas Wealth Management, that manages $500 million dollars and serves several hundred families across...
Feb 12, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast During this special episode, I am being interviewed by Jeremy Wood, host of the Geek Within podcast! As you listen you will discover, * What inspired me to become your Procrastination Prevention Partner! * How To Make The Most of Your Minutes! *What to do when you experience a "What Now Moment!" and more! Make sure you follow "The Geek Within" on YouTube & Spotify! Listen NOW To discover, How To Pivot Towards Your Purpose!...
Feb 05, 2025•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott J. Allen, Ph.D., is an award-winning educator passionate about working with people at all levels and across industries. He serves as an instructor in SMU’s Cox School of Business Executive Education and spent more than 17 years as a professor of management. Scott also serves as a leadership consultant with Winding River Consulting. His areas of expertise include leader development, the future of work, and executive communication. Scott 's podcast, " Practical Wisdom for Leaders", ranks amo...
Jan 29, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Brooke is the author of 6 books, including the international best-seller From Panic to Profit: How 6 Key Numbers Can Make a 6 Figure Difference in Your Law Firm, which offers practical advice on how to transform a struggling legal practice into a thriving profitable firm. Her latest book, Exit on Top (soon to be released), is designed to guide law firm owners towards successfully selling their business to the right person, at the right time, and for the right price. Brooke is also the Founder and ...
Jan 21, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeremy Wood is a Federal IT implementer, strategist, and enthusiast specializing in complex business systems. He focuses on providing value to business through technology solutions to reduce cost and increase efficiency. Jeremy is currently in a pivotal role at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that will help transform both the business and IT roles and systems through planning, alternative analysis, developing business cases, and facilitating the investment review process. He is...
Jan 14, 2025•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nick Jain is the CEO of IdeaScale, the world’s largest innovation SaaS company. Raised in India by a single grandmother, he excelled academically, graduating at the top of his class at Harvard Business School and summa cum laude from Dartmouth with a triple major in math, physics, and economics. His career includes leading companies in trucking, men's fashion and software, as well as working at top investment firms like Bain Capital. An evangelist for AI adoption, Nick championed the use of larg...
Jan 07, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Major General Alice W. Treviño serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Washington, D.C. She is responsible for all aspects of contracting relating to the acquisition of weapons systems, logistics, operational and enterprise efforts – an $825 billion portfolio -- and provides contingency contracting support to the DoD’s geographic combatant commanders. Maj Gen Treviño also serves as the...
Dec 19, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Nick-Anthony Zamucen" is the Founder of Best Option Restoration (B.O.R.), Bio-One Inc., Saint Home Care and Uncle Vito's Pizzeria's, all extremely successful franchised systems. In addition, he is a 4x published author, business strategist, and an award-winning serial entrepreneur that has had tremendous success in various business ventures. Also, Nick-Anthony was awarded Top 50 CEO Under 50 from Business Diversity Magazine 2022. Listen NOW to discover, The "Best Option" To Scale & Exit Your...
Dec 12, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast "It's a marathon, not a sprint." is the worst advice to consider when pursuing your goals. Running with aggressive patience gives you a better chance of winning your race. Listen NOW as we unpack this in a way that will make you say, "Thank God It's Monday!"
Dec 09, 2024•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Knapton is a veteran technology leader with broad experience in IT operations, software development, enterprise architecture, software design, program management, project management, analytics, infrastructure, quality assurance and user interaction. As the owner of “The Rocky Mountain CIO” , he consults wit small and medium sized businesses providing Virtual Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer services. He applies his vast experience in his role as CIO to impro...
Dec 05, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lawrence Kane has been studying and teaching martial arts since 1970, often putting what he learned into action while working stadium security part time. The bestselling author of 30 books, he earned a Beverly Hills Book Award and Presidential Prize, a USA Best Book Award, three National Indie Excellence Book Awards, two eLit Gold Medals, an Independent Press Award, a Next Generation Indie Book Award, and a Living Now Book Awards Gold Medal, among other honors. He has been interviewed by FOX New...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast What separates the following two singers? Singer #1 is unknown, has the voice of an angel, and brings the house down every Sunday at church. Singer #2 is world famous, her songs are on the radio, but she doesn't sing as well as singer #1. Understanding the separator, we discuss today can lift you to the next level! Listen NOW To Discover "The Secret To Unleashing Your Personal Breakthrough!"
Nov 25, 2024•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lieutenant General (LTG) Darrell K. Williams, United States Army (retired), is an extraordinary leader and the 13th President of Hampton University. He brings to Hampton University nearly four decades of proven strategic leadership experience and a record of accomplishment of successfully managing large, complex, domestic, international, academic, and executive sector organizations. Upon his graduation from Hampton Institute (University) and commissioning as a Distinguished Military Graduate int...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Has anyone ever told you to "be realistic" after you shared your goals with them? Answering "NO" to this question is a sign of small thinking. Big thinkers and game changers are often described as unrealistic up until they succeed. Listen NOW to discover "How to Keep It Real By Becoming Delusional."
Nov 18, 2024•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest today has been described by President Joe Biden as having the voice of an angel Acclaimed international Jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, music educator, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, radio host, business owner/founder ( PositiveMusicPM.org ), and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. For over three decades, Lori has had the honor of working with many notable artists as lead / background / studio session / ...
Nov 14, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Monica Pemberton is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at the American Council on Education (ACE), where she drives technological advancements and ensures secure system functioning. Before joining ACE, Monica was the Chief Technology Officer at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), leading pivotal technology initiatives. She is the President of the Blacks in Technology (BIT) Alexandria, Virginia chapter, serves on the Technology Profes...
Nov 07, 2024•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever allowed comfort to become the enemy of execution? People who create great things tend to approach their work with a zero options mentality. What can you do to develop this mindset? Listen Now as we unpack this in a way that will make you say, Thank God It's Monday!
Nov 04, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Coffie is the host of Govcon Giants, the #1 YouTube channel and podcast teaching federal procurement aka government contracting. His students are winning contracts every day around the world and are growing their microbusinesses into small businesses. He has helped hundreds of companies get registered and understand the world of federal contracting winning contracts with organizations such as FEMA, VA, DHS, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Navy, Air Force, DLA, Dept of State, and more. Eric’s ...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have ever felt like you were being watched? The reason you feel this is becuase you ARE! The person who can usher you to your next level is watching you right now. So what can you do to leverage this opportunity? Listen NOW to find out!
Oct 28, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast An advocate for women's empowerment, Tynetta Dance collaborates with individuals and teams to identify their unique strengths, set strategic goals, and develop actionable plans for success. By unlocking the potential within each woman, she aims to achieve impactful outcomes and sustainable transformations. As a senior manager and Certified Coach, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Change Management, and Project Management Professional (PMP), she brings a robust skill set in people development, project e...
Oct 24, 2024•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why is it that the winningest sports coaches of all time NEVER talk to their players about WINNING? They recognize that while you can't control the outcomes, you CAN control two specific aspects of your performance. Join us as we unpack this in a way that will make you say, "Thank God It's Monday!"
Oct 21, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What's holding you back from getting to the next level? Since we're embarking on the 4th quarter of the year, this is an important question to answer! Listen NOW To discover the 3 deadly mistakes to avoid when pursuing your goals! As you listen you'll be positioned to shout, Thank God It's Monday!
Oct 14, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elona Lopari is known as the BUSINESS CATALYST, helping elite business owners and organizations become game changers in their field and achieve million dollar + breakthroughs in their business. She partners with small business owners and corporations to help them create and execute a plan that increases profits, reduces stress, and achieves their desired results. Elona has over 20 years of operational management experience in retail and service based industries. She serves her clients internatio...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Alan & Angie Thomas lost a combined 192 pounds WITHOUT using a traditional diet or exercise plan! Alan's journey began when he weighed 304 pounds and realized he was on a path to an early grave. Determined to change his life, he lost an incredible 129 pounds in just 260 days. Now, he's sharing his revolutionary process with the world. His wife, Angie, also lost 63 pounds in 190 days using the same approach. Together, they're on a mission to change the trajectory of obesity. Alan, a weight lo...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gresham “Gresh” W. Harkless Jr. is the founder of Blue16 Media, CBNation, and BlueStar Franchise. Blue16 Media uses media & technology to change lives. These media properties include Blue16 Marketing-a digital marketing agency providing digital marketing services including web design, website support & SEO services. CBNation consists of media properties (blogs, podcasts and videos) helping the business community succeed. Central to Blue16’s marketing philosophy is that You Are a Media Co...
Sep 26, 2024•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever felt like you were being led down the path of MOST resistance? Listen now as we discuss how adversity can become your greatest advantage if you embrace the right perspective. We will present this in a way that will make you say, Thank God It's Monday! PS. SPECIAL OFFER From The 30 Minute Hour Podcast!! Email eric@ericmtwiggs.com with your most important business goal along with your business industry to recieve personallized content to help you EXCEED your goal! Our Team will r...
Sep 23, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tonya Jackson is Lexmark’s senior vice president and chief people officer. She is responsible for the global strategy to maximize the potential of the company's workforce, focusing on talent development, strategic communication, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Her leadership ensures that Lexmark attracts, develops and retains top talent, aligning employee growth with the company's strategic goals. Listen NOW to discover, "How To Attract & Retain Top Talent"...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever allowed the facts to impact your faith? Has someone ever advised you to, "be realistic"? Society wants you to think that seeing is believing. High Achievers know that believing is seeing! Listen NOW as we unpack this in a way that will make you say, Thank God It's Monday!
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