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JJ Ramberg & Stephen Van Deventer Jul 16, 2017

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It’s necessary that we understand how to build a company that will endure - Why not gain those skills from a young age? Starting our kids out early with excellent business skills can help shape their future. We chat with JJ Ramberg, Founder of the Goodshop, about her new book The Startup Club, a business skills book for children. Plus, JJ fills us in on how to create a business rooted in passion and conquer common business challenges. Once you have the base skills, it is important to know how to sustain your company. Stephen Van Deventer, CEO of PreveCeutical Medical, Inc., talks to us about how he took he built a dream team united around his vision.

[00:00:00] Shopping Meets Social Responsibility
[00:06:17] Startup Club:Business Inspiration for Youth
[00:11:30] Encouraging Business Investors That You Trust
[00:18:21] Constructing Your Super Team
[00:26:51] Transforming Healthcare & Saving Lives
[00:33:21] Believe in Something, Embrace Transparency

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Paul David Walker, Bruce Mittman & Chase Jarvis Jul 15, 2017

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Do you really know what you want in life? Often times we get in the way of running our own business successfully because we haven’t been truly honest with ourselves. Paul David Walker, author of Invent Your Future, discusses some easy steps on creating a stronger organization. Bruce Mittman, President and CEO of Mittcom, explains how to find the right media outlets for your business. He also explains why Subaru’s marketing department is a step above the rest. We end the hour with CreativeLive’s Chase Jarvis who touches on what it means to be an influencer, and how to transition from school to getting paid. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Tune in now.

[00:00:00] Stimulate Insight and Acton, Not Fights
[00:05:55] Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
[00:11:32] Manage ‘Tribal Warfare’ by Looking Inward
[00:18:24] Most Beneficial Media Outlets for Your Business
[00:26:25] Subaru Marketing Earns Decade of Record Sales
[00:33:26] Chase Jarvis: Be an Influencer, Get Paid

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Walter O’Brien Jul 09, 2017

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Can you imagine being busted by the NSA and Interpol at the age of 13? This real-life scenario played out for Walter “Scorpion” O’Brien after hacking into NASA to steal shuttle blueprints. With a staggering IQ of 197, Walter is the fifth smartest person in the world, a self-taught coder, and entrepreneur. Shortly after his teenage run-in with the law, Walter founded his own tech company, Scorpion Computer Services. Since then, Walter has been employed by the government to shore up cyber security, started multiple business including Concierge Up and Scorpion Studios Inc., and even saved the lives of American troops by creating ScenGen, the world’s fastest artificial intelligence. Prepare to have your mind blown and business grown by this genius hacker and living legend.

[00:00:00] Walter O’Brien Busted by NSA & Interpol at 13
[00:05:54] Scorpion Studios Inc. Credited in Spiderman
[00:11:32] Scorpion Works Hard to Correct Human Error
[00:18:23] Concierge Up Solves for Real Life Problems
[00:27:12] Hire Geniuses to Do Your Work, Seriously
[00:33:26] Adapt and Thrive in Business with Concierge Up

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Alison Eyring, Scott Jordan & Chase Jarvis Jul 08, 2017

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No one ever said that being an entrepreneur was easy! Many business owners work themselves to the bone because they have a keen focus on their vision. Although this is an admirable quality, entrepreneurs must remember is that they are only HUMAN. We chat with a few experts about how to reign back on the forward momentum to work more efficiently. Allison Eyring, Owner of Organisation Solutions, gives tips on slowing down for long-term success. Scott Jordan, Founder of SCOTTeVEST, talks about marketing, risk management, and the subtle art of the follow up. Chase Jarvis, Founder of CreativeLive, offers tools to triumph over fear. Is it time for your business to conquer these hurdles?

[00:00:00] The Never Ending Hours of Entrepreneurship
[00:05:46] Slow Down & Drive Long Term Success
[00:11:31] Consistency vs. Intensity: How to Remain Focused
[00:18:23] SCOTTeVEST Takes Clothing Online
[00:26:08] High Dollar Risks Vital for Business Growth
[00:33:26] Don't Get “Eaten by a Tiger”

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Ketan Makwana, Dr. Karen Osburn & Ryan Michler Jul 02, 2017

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It’s time to decide what it is you really want and go after it. Entrepreneurs have many roadblocks that will surface on the road to success, and their overall victory depends on their tenacity to carry on. In the top of the hour, Ketan Makwana of Enterprise Labs tells us how he went from a corporate employee to owning numerous successful businesses. Then, Dr. Karen Osburn, Host of Women Wanting More, explains how her podcast is helping women find their personal power. Last, Order of Man’s Ryan Michler tells about the community he created for men to help them work through their pain and realize their destiny. Master your mind and show up for your life. The journey starts now.

[00:00:00] Take a Job or Be a Boss and Create One
[00:06:04] The Struggle is Real: Get Tough, Get Going
[00:11:30] Women Wanting More and Dr. Karen Osburn
[00:18:21] Own Your Power and Conquer Your Goals
[00:24:21] Make the Journey Out of the Dark into the Light
[00:33:23] Take Responsibility for Your Life to Grow

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Dom Faussette, Cody Jefferson, Kevin McMillen & Tommy Baker Jul 01, 2017

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It is time to take control of your life and stop letting your past, your fears, and the unknown stop you. While it is easy to say that we need to make these changes, sometimes we need a little help. We chat with Dom Faussette of Think React Lead about his coaching program that is designed to help veterans integrate back into the civilian workforce. Then, we talk with Cody Jefferson of Embrace the Lion about his program to help powerful men find a purposeful path. Next, Kevin McMillen of RyanTech Inc. tells us that they can help your business build the perfect app and launch it right away. In the end of the hour, Tommy Baker of Resist Average Academy podcast discusses his inspirational show that can help empower entrepreneurs. There are great minds out there that can make you a better leader - Learn more.

[00:00:00] Waging a Secret Battle May Hold Back Success
[00:06:00] Returning to the Civilian Workforce After Service
[00:11:30] Embrace the Lion by Showing Up for Yourself
[00:18:20] RyanTech Platform Fast Tracks App Creation
[00:27:17] Make Big Changes with Resist Average Academy
[00:33:21] Focus Comes at a Premium, Become Crystal Clear

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David Meltzer & Sean Whalen Jun 18, 2017

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How do you define success? Running your own business is an all-consuming task, and it’s important to maintain wellbeing by achieving a work-life balance. David Meltzer, Founder and CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and author of Connected to Goodness, offers tips to navigate and maintain a healthy, work-focused life. In addition to finding balance, a meaningful life entails operating from a truthful and authentic place. Sean Whalen explains how his retail company, Lions Not Sheep, is inspiring a courageous movement evolved from a singular design concept. Discover ways to shift your focus and lead an intention-based life today.

[00:00:00] Entrepreneur vs. Innovator
[00:05:41] Stay “Connected to Goodness”
[00:11:30] Keep Your Values Balanced
[00:18:20] Sean Whalen’s Lions Not Sheep
[00:26:35] Lion-like Search for Mental Clarity
[00:33:21] As Simple as Telling the Truth

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Josh Seibert & Dan Fleyshman Jun 17, 2017

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If you want to be an entrepreneur, you’d better be prepared to rise back up after a breakdown. In fact, you may want to seek out ‘controlled failure’ to prepare for live action experiences. Josh Seibert, Sales Coach for Sandler Training, explains that growth is spurred on by failure, not success. Hear tips on how to embrace obstacles to expand your empire. Dan Fleyshman, author of How to Set-Up Your Business for Under $1000, shares his appreciation for diverse investments and charitable outreach because of past setbacks. We learn how the wealthy businessman discovered true prosperity by starting the Model Citizen Fund, an organization outfitting homeless and disaster victims with survival backpacks. Listen to how these two entrepreneurs have withstood adversity to make their mark on the world.

[00:00:00] Josh Seibert on “Winning from Failing”
[00:05:56] Value of Caused and Controlled Failure
[00:11:30] Shifting your Paradigm on Failure
[00:18:20] Dan Fleyshman is an Angel Investor
[00:27:07] The Model Citizen Fund Saves Lives
[00:33:20] Work because You Love to Work

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Mark Youngblood Jun 11, 2017

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Our greatest successes can burn like embers in the ashes of our failures, provided that we better understand what led to the failure in the first place. Personal development is something that everyone should take the time to do, but it’s not always easy when our emotions run the show. Mark Youngblood, Founder and CEO of Inner Mastery, Inc., tells us about his journey to master his emotions. Mark also introduces his new book, Dear Human, Master Your Emotions, which can serve as a guide to find balance in your life. Learn how to effectively manage your emotional state.

[00:00:00] Unlock Higher Emotional Intelligence Today
[00:05:32] Take Control of 'Black Sheep Emotions'
[00:11:30] Employees in a bad mood? You may be to blame!
[00:18:21] Emotions Are Messengers That Must Be Dealt With
[00:26:24] Master ‘Autopilot Reaction’, Improve Self-awareness
[00:33:21] Tools to Tame It, Name It, and Reframe It

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Liz Wald & Kolby Kolibas Jun 10, 2017

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Diving head first into your passion can be scary because you are betting on yourself. We chat with two people whose companies are the manifestation of imagination and hard work while at Meltdown in the Desert. Liz Wald, Head of U.S. Operations for Bonaverde, presents a revolutionary coffee machine that will keep you buzzing all day long! The product has spurred an innovative distribution model in the coffee world directly connecting consumers with farmers. Then, Kolby Kolibas, Founder and CEO of The Healthy Primate, shares his journey to create a company from scratch. Kolby was able to monetize his personal experience with extreme anxiety by creating a supplement to help people that suffer from an overabundance of stress. These two game-changers are shaking things up in order to build their personal empires. Listen for more.

[00:00:00] Shaking Up the Coffee Distribution Chain
[00:06:03] Launching a Brand New, Global Product
[00:11:30] Crowdfunding Research and Development
[00:18:20] Social Media at Meltdown in the Desert
[00:26:33] Leveraging Tools to Build Your Business
[00:33:20] Real Life Stories Create a Valuable Connection

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