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Chester Elton Feb 18, 2018

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There are currently five generations within the workplace; communicating effectively to each of them can be challenging. Co-Founder of The Culture Works and best-selling author, Chester Elton, has developed a groundbreaking team-building guide for the digital age. We preview Chester's latest book, The Best Team Wins: The New Science of High Performance, and learn modern techniques to bridge the generation gap. Find out how to increase new hire on-boarding speed, encourage healthy discord, manage individuals, and more.

[00:00:00] Chester Elton's New Book: The Best Team Wins
[00:06:25] Key Motivators for Millennials in the Work Force
[00:11:30] Build a Stronger Team, Manage the Individual
[00:18:21] Corporate Culture: Learning from Astronauts
[00:24:23] Challenge Everything: Encouraging Healthy Discord
[00:33:22] Happy Work, Happy Home

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Salvatore Defranco & Cody Jefferson Feb 17, 2018

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The road of entrepreneurship can be a bumpy one. How do you bounce back from professional setbacks and personal trauma? Former Navy SEAL, Salvatore Defranco, struggled with depression after sustaining a life threatening traumatic brain injury. He fought back by founding one of the fastest growing veteran-owned and operated businesses in Massachusetts, Battle Grounds Coffee Co. Hear Salvatore͛s advice on overcoming depression, surrounding yourself with experts, and expanding your business into eCommerce. Then, Embrace the Lion Founder, Cody Jefferson, says his life was turned upside down when his personal life began to crumble. It wasn͛t until he started taking ͚extreme ownership͛ over his life that he transformed from a meek house cat to a mighty lion. Cody reveals daily habits to build a better body, relationship, and business. Discover your untapped potential, listen now.

[00:00:00] Navy SEAL Combats Depression with Coffee
[00:05:56] Military Service and Entrepreneurship
[00:11:30] Branching Out from Brick and Mortar
[00:18:21] No Excuses: How to Rebuild After Trauma
[00:26:54] Daily Habits to Transform Your Life
[00:33:22] Develop Growth Mindset, Discover Potential

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Dr. Tasha Holland-Kornegay & John McPheters Feb 11, 2018

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Are you working yourself to the bone, but finding it difficult to make headway? Founder and owner of Our Treatment Center, licensed professional counselor, and creator of Margaret's Box, Dr. Tasha Holland-Kornegay, explains how to set S.M.A.R.T. goals and break through negative self-talk. Then, we turn our attention to eCommerce darling, Stadium Goods. Co-Founder and CEO, John McPheters, shares how the retail juggernaut went from boutique startup to $100M+ business in two short years. Plus, hear John's advice for entrepreneurs looking to make their mark in a crowded online marketplace.

[00:00:00]M.A.R.T Goals with Dr. Holland-Kornegay
[00:06:06] Slowing Down to Boost Productivity
[00:11:30] Defining Your Vision with Margaret's Box
[00:18:21] eCommerce Success Story: Stadium Goods
[00:26:53] Orchestrating High Level Partnerships
[00:33:22] Sage Advice Before Entering eCommerce

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Amanda Holmes Feb 10, 2018

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Are you inundated by constant notifications and interruptions? You could be hurting your bottom line. According to a University of California Irvine study, it takes nearly 25 minutes to refocus on the task at hand after your concentration has been broken; for modern business owners, high distraction levels could be costly. Chet Holmes International CEO, Amanda Holmes, has six simple steps to maximize productivity by 500% in less than five minutes. Discover the time management secrets of billionaires, listen now.

[00:00:00] Entrepreneurial Journey of Amanda Holmes
[00:05:50] Constant Interruptions Limit Productivity
[00:11:30] Priority Task Planning and Scheduling
[00:18:21] Focus on Your Most Difficult Tasks First
[00:26:50] Climbing Mountains, One Step at a Time

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Scott Gerber Feb 04, 2018

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Building and nurturing a community around your brand is crucial to maintaining long term relationships with your customers, but where do you start? Scott Gerber, CommunityCo CEO and Co-author of Superconnector, teaches a master class on building a thriving network from the ground up. Learn how to ask your clients meaningful questions to strengthen relationships and create unparalleled value.

[00:00:00] Helping Professionals Build Super Networks
[00:06:10] Community is the New Customer Service
[00:11:30] Stop Asking, "How can I help you?"
[00:18:20] Are you a Superconnector? Take the Test!
[00:26:17] Spirited Conversations in Intimate Settings
[00:33:21] Throw an Event Like a Superconnector

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Ryan Michler Feb 03, 2018

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Are you better today than you were yesterday? Founder of Order of Man and The Iron Council, Ryan Michler, has unleashed a battle cry for men everywhere to step up and become the best possible version of themselves. In his new book, Sovereignty:The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men, Ryan details 13 virtues needed to unlock unlimited potential. Tune in for an in-depth review of this Amazon #1 Best Seller and prepare to unleash your true power!

[00:00:00] Searching for Answers: How to be a 'Good Man'?
[00:05:47] Newly Wed and Going to War
[00:11:30] Stop Masking Emotional Struggle
[00:18:21] The Mission: Protect, Provide, Preside
[00:26:15] Establishing Your Code of Conduct
[00:33:22] Earn Confidence with Courage & Conviction

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Dr. Jordan Peterson Jan 28, 2018

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Wake up, pay attention, and bear responsibility for your life. Clinical psychologist, professor at the University of Toronto, and author of 12 Rules for Life, Dr. Jordan Peterson, shares practical guidance on designing an ideal future. We preview Dr. Peterson’s new book as well as his revolutionary online program, Self Authoring, a guided course developed to make effective psychological health interventions available at an affordable price. Listen for straight-forward tips to avoid the snares of ideological possession and fortify your life. The path to a brighter future starts here.

[00:00:00] Designing Your Life with Self Authoring
[00:05:00] Make a Daily Difference: Exercise Free Will
[00:11:30] Embrace Challenges by Confronting Chaos
[00:18:20] Speak like a God, Act like a Lobster
[00:26:18] Future, Present, and Past Authoring
[00:33:21] Exploring Ethics & Scientific Achievements

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Priyanka Jain & Colin Wayne Jan 27, 2018

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Many businesses rely on resumes to screen potential applicants; Pymetrics, a neuroscience-based startup, is helping recruiters judge job seekers based on their potential instead of their pedigree. Priyanka Jain explains how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 'gamified' neuroscience can be used in combination to determine which personality traits predict success in various job roles. Discover how Pymetrics is reinventing the recruiting industry by eliminating unconscious bias from hiring procedures. Then, are you struggling to gain traction on social media platforms like Facebook? You're not alone. Army combat veteran, fitness model, social media savant, and CEO and Founder of Redline Steel, Colin Wayne, shares his content strategy to build and engage social media followers. Plus, Colin reveals how to boost sales conversion rates by integrating a three tiered marketing approach on your e-commerce site.

[00:00:00] Unconscious Bias in Hiring Procedures
[00:06:29] Find Top Talent: Potential Over Pedigree
[00:11:30] Applying Military Values to Civilian Life
[00:18:21] Fighting Back Against Facebook's Algorithm
[00:27:23] 3 Marketing Types: Active, Reactive, Proactive
[00:33:22] Colin Wayne Shares Redline Steel Origin Story

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Amanda Holmes & Luis Garcia Jan 20, 2018

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"Retailers are really going to have to get smarter about how they use technology because we're in a retail apocalypse right now," says Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International. Many consumers are forming purchase decisions online based largely on peer reviews - this could spell death for salesmen who refuse to adapt to current buying trends. Amanda reveals her sales conversion strategy, and explains the concept of the 'Buyer's Pyramid' which is detailed in her late father's book, The Ultimate Sales Machine. Then, are you looking for a one-stop-shop to promote your products and/or services on social media? Luis Garcia shares how his company, Ambition Visuals, can help by harnessing the power of the three C's: content, customization, and conversion. Learn how you can create an effective sales plan to engage today's connected consumer.

[00:00:00] Social Media and the Buyer's Pyramid
[00:06:21] Using Tech to Survive Retail Apocalypse
[00:11:30] Engage Consumers and Build Rapport
[00:18:21] Death of Salesman, Birth of Strategist
[00:24:41] Social Media Content Marketing
[00:33:22] Three C's for Social Media Success

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David Meltzer, Tyler Suiters & Frank Peng Jan 13, 2018

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This week on Entrepreneur Weekly, we find ourselves at the intersection of what's new and what's next. Broadcasting from CES in Las Vegas, we celebrate technology breakthroughs, innovation, and pure entrepreneurial moxie. David Meltzer, Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing, makes a prediction for the future of automotive sports, calls out trends in augmented reality and virtual reality, and explains why he's never missed a CES since the show's inception. Next, Tyler Suiters, Vice President of Communications for the Consumer Technology Association, discusses the evolving car industry, notes the mass integration of artificial intelligence in consumer products, and shares why the Eureka Park Marketplace is the perfect place for startups and inventors to collaborate with the world's largest brands. Finally, Frank Peng, Associate Manager at XYZprinting, reveals how small and medium sized businesses can keep their research and development costs low with the help of affordable 3D-printing solutions. Find out why over 170,000 attendees and exhibitors agree that CES is a must-attend annual event.

[00:00:00] David Meltzer Attends CES Since Inception
[00:04:55] Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality at CES
[00:11:30] eSports and Car Racing Future Predictions
[00:18:21] AI Tech Trends & Eureka Park Marketplace
[00:29:38] Convergence of Auto Industry and Tech
[00:33:22] Reducing R&D Costs with 3D-printing

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