Harder Than Life

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63: 2000% Raise w/ John Cerasani Dec 26, 2023

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Give yourself a raise. You deserve it.
Welcome back! This week, Kelly interviews venture capitalist, author, podcaster, and social media personality John Cerasani. John famously sold the insurance company he built at 37, netting himself his titular 2000% raise. Now, eight years later, John shares the details of his rise in business and online, and talks about what we all have to gain by taking power of our own income. John saves his worst for the haters and brings his love and wisdom to this episode of Harder Than Life. Highlights:

Corporate America convinces you that you need them. According to John, few even know how much income they lose in their current job.
Should I sell my business? If so, when? John relates the story of selling his company, and talks about how he knew it was the right time.
A normal job is “paid training” for your future career as an entrepreneur; John insists that you need to understand how businesses work before you can run one.

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Website: https://2000percentraise.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johncerasani/reels/?hl=en

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62: Do The Work w/ Sabrina Zohar Dec 19, 2023

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According to dating expert Sabrina Zohar, having self-awareness is only the first step in your development journey. This podcast is about what's next.
Welcome back! We could not be more excited to feature Sabrina’s wit and wisdom (and f-bombs) with you in this episode! Today, Sabrina joins Kelly to talk about why everyone dates their father or mother, creating boundaries, and how to be a great partner. Before you jump into a relationship, Sabrina has three important questions you NEED to ask yourself:

Do you have space for a relationship and what kind?
How did your last relationship end and what did it teach you about yourself?
What’s a passion or a project you’re working on right now that you’re excited about?

If you feel the urge to skip any of those, this episode may be for you. Sabrina shares the ins and outs of dating from a place of wellness, this week!

Guest Links

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sabrina.zohar?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabrina-zohar-0488a781/
Softwear: https://wearsoftwear.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSKQduzS78E6-I9tx0jqjpw
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sabrina-zohar/episodes/Anxious-attachment-and-how-it-manifests-in-relationships-e1u2cuv

61: Do Nothing w/ Rob Dube Dec 12, 2023

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While the title of this week's episode may sound like heresy, trust us, Rob Dube is onto something.
Welcome back! This week, the infectious podcaster, coach, entrepreneur, and author Rob Dube joins us to talk about the lost art of doing nothing. Or, as he would put it, trusting the process, delegating work, and realizing where your energy is best spent. Rob has been hustling since high school, and he has the nuggets you need to stay on the path this week:

Are your decisions fear-based or love-based? Rob relates some entrepreneurial wisdom passed down to him by Geno Wickman.
Take more time off. Rob prescribes taking a full month off at your earliest opportunity.
Gratitudes, routines, and Rob's 10 Disciplines: Rob shares his secrets to staying in the pocket when times get tough.

Guest Links

Website: https://robdube.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robdube/

Rob's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1/

The 10 Disciplines Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the10disciplines/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/donothing-rewarding-leadership-challenge-youll/dp/1544510020

60: Play a Bigger Game w/ Markus Kaulius Dec 05, 2023

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If you find yourself at a plateau in your personal growth, you will be ready to climb again after meeting Markus Kaulius. Markus is an 8-figure serial entrepreneur and the founder of multiple 8 and 9 figure businesses. Over his 25-plus year career, he grew his supplement company from startup to over $170 Million and helped clients worldwide lose over 3 million pounds.
Today, he joins Kelly to chart a course to fulfillment, faith, and community, so that we can all start playing a bigger game. Today's nuggets:

Success leaves clues: study those whose success you want to emulate. How did they do it?
The world needs exactly you: no matter where you are in your journey, you have something to give. Always.
According to Markus, saying an uncomfortable truth out loud once is better than repeating it a million times in your head. Facing the music can only set you free.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markus.kaulius
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markuskaulius/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markus-k-0a971a15/
Website: playabiggergame.com

59: Find Your Path w/Terry Yoffe Nov 30, 2023

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Coaching works, and today’s guest is living proof. Welcome back! In this introspective edition of Harder Than Life, Kelly interviews executive, business and career coach Terry Yoffe. Terry has been coaching for over 20 years, but before she became a coach, she had to become Harder Than Life.
In this episode, Terry breaks down her journey - growing up in Queens, starting her career in sales, and finding her mission in life - while also finding success in the business world. Highlights include:

How do you convince someone to change their ways and find a better path? Terry and Kelly discuss the difficulty - and the rewards - of true personal growth.
GO. TO. THERAPY. Terry talks about the power of self-awareness, and how to capitalize on your TRUE strengths.

Guest Links

Website: www.TRYcoaching.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/terry.y.herman
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/terryyoffe/
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/TRYCoaching

58: Be The Man w/ Josh Holyfield Nov 28, 2023

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Josh Holyfield’s legacy will not be what he DID, but what he TAUGHT.
And, in this week’s episode, Josh teaches all of us about his winning habits, his unapologetic approach to life, and the journey that got him to where he is today. This leader, author, father, veteran, father, and all-around BEAST joins Kelly to share his story:

Josh Holyfield is an Army Veteran with over 15 years experience deploying and supporting the US Army and Special Operations. He started weightlifting in 2005 and has been studying exercise science and nutrition as a hobby since. Josh used fitness as a way to help him overcome the mental and emotional challenges of serving in the military during combat deployments then transitioning from that career to become a civilian.
For over a decade after his military service, he worked as a federal contractor and federal employee serving global SOF operations and in 2019, he started "The Josh Holyfield Project."
Since starting, he's helped over 40,000 men with the tools and resources they need to transform their bodies and their minds using techniques that focus on creating sustainable habits, rather than short term results. In early, 2021, he walked away from his Federal position to help men full time by offering programming and coaching to men all over the world.

Guest Links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshholyfieldpd
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQx2MkYiayaxyi4uhyOOdug
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.holyfield/
Josh's book: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Man-Reclaim-Confidence-Mediocrity/dp/B0B2J87B2T

57: SLAY The Bully w/ Rebecca Zung Nov 23, 2023

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Narcissistic Personality Disorder is as severe as it is misunderstood, according to lawyer, author, and slayer of bullies Rebecca Zung. This week, Kelly interviews this expert on negotiation and law on how to handle narcissists in your life. While many people display narcissistic traits, true narcissists are pathologically self-involved, and their manipulative behavior is something you need to be aware of in order to protect yourself. If you don’t believe it, listen as Rebecca shares an absolutely insane story of a man who was repeatedly victimized by his narcissistic mother, and talks about what we can learn from the ordeal. From the true definition of narcissism, to what narcissists look for, to the science behind the condition, we go deep to prepare you for anything. Key takeaways:

Narcissism comes from trauma - Rebecca breaks down how narcissists develop, and why they do what they do.
The three types of narcissists and how to identify them.
People think what you tell them to think. If you don’t like the narrative people have of you, you need to change it.

Guest Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccazung/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-zung-6753893b/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebeccazung/
Website: https://www.rebeccazung.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnhT4fBE1OWOn7c0Quxdf4w

56: The Upgraded Human w/ Steve Kuclo Nov 21, 2023

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Steve Kuclo isn’t superhuman, he’s just upgraded.
Welcome back! This week, we hit it off with IFBB pro Steve Kuclo, personal and business development Monster , brand influencer, IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, and Mr. USA Overall Men’s Bodybuilding Champion. Like Kelly, he grew up in Detroit and embraces personal development, while fostering a competitive spirit that has pushed him to conquer his goals. He has been a firefighter paramedic, a bodybuilder, a businessman, a husband, a father, and so much more. Take two scoops of these key takeaways:

Are you loving yourself or abandoning yourself? Steve talks about the distinction.
Cut out negativity. Life is hard, don’t add to it.
Meeting people where they are vs. trying to lift them up: Kelly and Steve reflect on how best to help people.

Guest Links

Website: https://stevekuclo.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevekuclo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevekuclo/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/skuclo

55: Sobriety is a Superpower w/ Jennifer Leone Nov 16, 2023

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Jenny Leone is sober and that makes her mighty! This week, the superpowered Jenny from the Jenny’s Sober Lifestyle podcast joins us to talk about life after addiction. Jenny shares her story, and talks about recovering from the abuse and addiction she faced. We get real in this episode, and touch on some painful topics:

Feeling normal after an addiction takes time. Do not be discouraged if sobriety is challenging at first.
Jenny talks about the dangers of fentanyl.
Sober living is not boring! We talk about celebrating the good times responsibly.

Guest Links

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennys_sober_lifestyle_/?hl=en
TikTok: tiktok.com/@jennyssoberlifestyle?_t=8eq5usdsraY&_r=1

54: Kiss My Boundaries w/ Real Talk Kim Nov 14, 2023

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Get up! Seriously, you may find it hard to sit down while listening to this episode, because Pastor Kimberly Jones knows how to motivate.
Welcome back! Today, this wordsmith, pastor, mother, speaker and author, better known as Real Talk Kim, is here to share her story with our listeners. We could further hype up Kim in our own words, but we think her endless supply of quotables is perfect for setting the stage for this podcast:

“Thieves don’t rob empty vaults.” - If people are trying to tear you down, it’s NOT because you’re worthless. It’s because you have something they don’t. Kim talks about keeping your perspective when the haters strike.
“Sometimes, God has to break your spirit to save your soul.” - Kim talks about the painful parts of self-transformation. The larger plan for your life isn’t always easy, but it is always worth it.
“Don’t look at all the red flags and act like it’s a carnival.” - Trust your gut! Don’t ignore signs of toxicity.

Guest Links

Website: https://realtalkkim.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/realtalkkim
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealTalkKimsocial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtalkkim/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/realtalkkim
Kim's App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/real-talk-kim-go/id1263676094
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-kim/id1348134531

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