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Daniel Gefen picks the brains of successful entrepreneurs to dig deeper and go beyond the outside shiny appearances.
In a world filled with noise and hot air, Daniel cuts through the ego and goes for the heart and gut of each guest to reveal the essence of what it takes to be successful.
My guest today went from almost dying at birth, being physically and emotionally abused in school to building one of the most successful companies in the country, solving the foreclosure crisis and becoming a liquid millionaire within just 12 months of declaring bankruptcy.
To say that Alex Charfen is an inspiration would be a severe understatement.
His company CHARFEN, appeared on the Inc. Magazine list of fastest-growing private companies in America three years in a row and has been responsible for helping over 6 million homeowners facing foreclosure.
His company has also structured deals for organizations like Fuji, Samsung, Cannon, and Walmart that totaled in the Billions!
Today Alex is an internationally recognized speaker and business consultant, who has helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs grow and scale their businesses.
Here’s a little rap I put together to help introduce him …
From the moment he was born, his life was torn,
Working from the age of 8 to put food on his plate. He decided his fate, it’s not too late to recreate. Don’t hesitate it’s never checkmate.
From financial gain to going insane, Boy did he feel the pain. But realised it’s all in his brain. And now he lives to train.
He didn’t struggle alone, didn’t just save his own, he helped people save their home,
So what’s holding you back, he’ll get you on track, coz he’s got a knack so join his pack. And give your excuse the sack.
Now let me introduce the man who will help us sharpen, here’s the one and only Alex Charfen
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Alex’s #1 practical advice:
Go build your empireTweet This
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Today I am truly excited to be picking the brain of someone I have admired from a distance. Not because he smells bad but because I’ve just never had the opportunity to meet him in person.
Joel Comm is one of those guys that at first you think ‘hey this guy’s kinda funny’. But then you look into what he has accomplished and you realise that beyond all the jokes is a highly accomplished individual.
Joel has built multiple successful online companies including WorldVillage.com (which was one of the first 25,000 sites on the web), DealofDay.com, FamilyFirst.com and ClassicGames.com which was acquired by Yahoo!
He’s also a New York Times best-selling author of 15 books. And contributor to Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur and the Social Media Examiner. His work has appeared in The New York Times, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, among many others.
Joel is today a hugely sought after speaker, Live Video Marketing Expert and the host of the ‘Fun with Joel Comm’ Podcast show
I like him so much that I put together a little rap to help introduce him ….
He’s a ton of fun but get’s things done, live video is just another home run.
Starting out with barely a dime. Now he’s crushing it online.
Facebook, insta, twitter and snapchat, that’s where he’s at, He lost alot of weight, coz he used to be fat.
He’s the author of 15 books and oh did I mention his good looks.
Going Live it’s how you thrive, it’s the way to drive, traffic, …to your social hive.
In today’s world it’s how we survive. He’s been online since ‘95
But money is never enough. So do good stuff. There are people who have it rough.
Now without further ado I welcome to you the live marketing bomb, the one and only Joel Comm
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Joel’s #1 practical advice:
Do Good StuffTweet This
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My guest today has been named the #1 Female Snapchat Business Influencer in the world, by Inc. Magazine!
Virginia Salas Kastilio went from working for Apple and then Oracle to becoming the
founder of Gini-can-breathe, a PR, social media and influencer marketing firm that helps businesses build influence and online awareness
Some of her clients include Uber, The BBC, The Nasdaq and Adobe to name a few.
But don’t think she was an overnight success. Virginia attended 15 schools in her childhood and had to fight her way out of two bankruptcies.
She is also the founder of the I Trust You Movement where she is on a mission to bring people closer together – one hug at a time.
Here’s a little rap I put together to help introduce her …
Giving a hug is the new drug. So join the club.
Coz the outside’s just steel .. the inside is real. It’s how we truly feel and this is how we heal.
Her trip to school wasn’t cool. Her life was a whirlpool and she felt like a fool. But now she runs on hydrogen fuel.
From struggling and going bust, she’s risen from the dust and now she spreads trust. Getting to know her is a must.
Snapchat is where it’s at. If you want your wallet to get fat. It’s not just a matter of fact. Don’t let your brand fall flat.
Social Media Queen, She likes to make a scene. Branding is her theme. And you want her on your team.
Internet marketing guerrilla, she’s the opposite of Vanilla and her name is Virginia
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Virginia’s #1 practical advice:
Be completely unapologeticTweet This
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My guest today is looking to become the youngest person to travel to space. Yeah you heard me right.
24 year old Joseph Lazukin is on a mission to space and he’s just weeks away from launch.
This tech entrepreneur is not short of impressive accomplishments.
He taught himself to code when he was 12.
When he was 13 he built an online community of over 10,000 members.
At the age of 17 he turned $50 into $100,000
He also has launched multiple tech companies including Liveleap which is the largest syndication platform for Facebook live and brought in $480,000 in revenue in the first 3 weeks.
Oh and on the side he earns $75,000 a month consulting for other companies.
As always heres a short rap i put together to introduce my guest
His story is insane, can’t wait to pick his brain.
Was broke as a joke
Sleeping in his car didn’t think he’d get very far.
But now he’s a tech star.
Making cash in his sleep, created liveleap, he’s the black sheep and his mission is deep.
On a race to Space, it’s not outta place,
launched companies on a shoelace,
Crazy challenges he’s gonna face
Even death he needs to brace.
But if that’s the case.
He’ll leave his trace.
His Legacy he must embrace
Some think he’s crazy but maybe just maybe they’re just too lazy and their visions hazy
But if you’re looking to win then listen to him his name is Joseph Lazukin
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Joseph’s #1 practical advice:
Someone has to be the firstTweet This
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My guest today went from Spanish teacher to cage fighter to motivational speaker. .
Today I have the pleasure of picking the brain of former UFC fighter, CFFC Lightweight Champion, ROC Welterweight Champion,VFL Welterweight Champion and winner of the first season of the hit show Pros vs Joes.
Charlie ‘The Spaniard’ Brenneman left a full-time job as a Spanish teacher to pursue a career in mixed martial arts which led him to a career as a UFC fighter and finding himself going head to head with the best fighters in the world.
As always I have prepared a short rap to help introduce my guest.
From classroom to cage. He took to the stage fighting for front page.
knocked out cold on live TV, it ain’t supposed be be Easy climbing the ranks of the UFC
Life’s a fight. Every single day. You struggle you play, you balance you sway.
It ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. Not just winning and KO’s, hit with multiple blows, getting a bloody nose but it’s better than hiding, in your sha-dows.
Pursuing his goals for 25 years, through the blood sweat and tears.
He came out with victory, rewrote his history and it’s no mystery
Why he returned to teach to help you reach.
The Spaniard is his nickname, his claim to fame is winning the game and he wants to help you to the same.
So without further ado … ladies and gentleman
LLLLLLLLET”S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!!
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Charlie’s #1 practical advice:
Whatever you fill yourself with will come outTweet This
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In this solo episode I talk about how to become a superhero.
No i’m not going to tell you how you can fly like superman or climb skyscrapers like spiderman.
That’s not so impressive. Birds can fly and monkeys can climb trees.
As humans we have something more powerful. We have something called free choice.
Every time are given a choice to grow and become better people we are exercising a super power.
We all have the ability to become superheroes in our own world.
You have a Superhero in youTweet This
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My guest today is on a mission is to run across every country in the world in the next 20 years.
That’s 195 countries which will cost him an estimated $5million and a ton of worn out shoes!
Akshay Nanavati is an ex-marine who was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on his return from his deployment in Iraq
His solution? Run like crazy, Make History and Inspire others along the way.
Here’s a little rap I put together for him …
As An Ex Marine he saw the obscene, hard to stay clean from the drugs at 18
Post traumatic Stress Disorder, pushing him close to the border .
The mental trauma and all the drama, led him to find Fearvana
And now he runs across the world. Coz he won’t be told. It’s just too bold. It’s way too cold, danger you WILL behold.
From the North to the South Pole, will it fill up his hole?
Running became his new drug, to unwind and unplug , to re-ignite and face the fight.
From Existing to Living, from taking to giving. This man will stop at nothing.
So whatever the day, come what may he’ll still run and his name is Akshay
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Akshay’s #1 practical advice:
Exploring the world will change your perception on lifeTweet This
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Today I have the pleasure of picking the brain of Brian Wright –
Host of the internet radio talk show ‘Success Profiles Radio’ where he has powerful conversations with some of the most successful people in the world.
Some of his guests have included award winning speakers, best selling authors, business moguls, thought leaders and even an ex marine fighter pilot and a 2 time olympic champion!
Brian is also the author of the book “Student Leadership Strategies: 21 Easy Ways to Become a Center of Influence in Your Group.”
As always here’s a little rap I put together for my guest …
He’s the radio host with the most but he tries not to boast.
It wasn’t wasn’t always roses in red, he was almost dead…
from a life threatening illness, he survived, but not only revived… he thrived.
He put his house on AirBNB, now that may seem silly. But he had no choice.
From homeless and hopeless now he’s found his voice.
Spreading stories of hope, he’ll give you a rope.
Listen to his show coz he rocks the mic like a pro…. On success profiles radio.
Now sit nice n tight while i introduce to you the one and only Brian Wright
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Brian’s #1 practical advice:
A leader leads other to become leadersTweet This
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My guest today escaped from a Psychiatric Ward and was chased down by helicopters and dogs .... Yeah I tend to attract interesting guests I know!
Gordie Bufton went from being a heavy drug abuser, spending time in jail and being admitted to a 5 psych wards where he was told he would never live a normal life again to becoming a bestselling author, professional speaker and life transformational coach!
I tried to capture his journey in a short rap .. so here goes ...
Spent his 20th birthday in a cell, this guys gone through hell.
Took Crack cocaine to heal the pain, his brain went insane - but now he plays a NEW game, and things will never be the same.
Hit with a brick to the back of the head, he thought he was dead.
Enough with the, drugs and the thugs.
Ended up in a Psych Ward now that’s kinda awkward
Doctors said he would never live a normal life, he cut that lie with a knife ...
… and now he’s on fire, he lives to inspire, help you increase your inner peace and get what you desire.
So when the rough gets rough, you’ve had just about enough and the tougher wanna toughen that’s when you call my man … the one and only … Gordie Bufton
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Gordie's #1 practical advice:
Insanity is doing the same thing over again and expecting a different resultTweet This
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My guest today built her house from scratch by watching YouTube video tutorials!
Hope Brookins was 17 years old when her family had to leave their home due to a domestic violence situation.
In nine months, her family built a 3,500 square foot home and at the same time rebuilt something more valuable. Their family.
After going from such a traumatic situation to feeling empowered, Hope went on a mission to help inspire others.
Along her journey she worked for former President of the United States Bill Clinton as well as 14 U.S. Congressmen, and many local politicians.
Without consciously realising it she was learning the greatest lessons of branding which would later become her secret weapon.
Her first branding client was her own family. She crafted a plan and within just 48 hours her family’s story travelled around the world.
In less than 2 weeks their story was shared in over 1,000 news outlets in over 65 countries.
Today Hope is a Powerful Publicity Strategist helping people go from obscurity to celebrity.
Here’s a little rap I put together for her …
Through tough times and violent crimes her family read between the lines.
In a desperate situation they were found, they rebuilt their home from the ground.
She went from powerless to powerful. Hopeless to hopeful.
Panick and fear. Losing everything dear.
Crying, drowning in desperation but now she’s become, the inspiration .
So If you wanna demand attention, give yourself an extension.
She’s the master of brand, the grander of grand and she lives in Twitter Land.
She’s the one you go to when your image ain’t dope and you really can’t cope
So it’s no surprise her name… is … Hope.
What you will learn:
Interesting highlights:
Hope’s #1 practical advice:
Craft a compelling storyTweet This
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