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42 I James Walter | Exercise as Medicine: Bridging the Gap to Better Health Dec 26, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy has an insightful conversation with James Walter, a true hero making a significant impact on people's lives with his powerful message about health and healthcare.

James is a passionate advocate for preserving health and taking responsibility for one's own well-being. Inspired by his personal experience with his father's early passing, James dedicated his life to finding ways to help others lead healthier lives and avoid preventable diseases.

You will find out about the compelling link between exercise and its positive impact on chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. James shares how incorporating more movement into your daily routine, even in small ways, can have a significant compounding effect on overall health.

You will learn that exercise is a powerful form of medicine, and how, by taking charge of our health, we can avoid the need for multiple medications and potential side effects associated with them.

James will also talk about his experiences speaking in front of various audiences all over the country, sharing his message and inspiring others to prioritize their health and well-being.

Join us for an engaging discussion with James Walter, as he emphasizes the importance of preserving your health and living a balanced life. Learn how you can make small changes that lead to significant improvements in your overall health and well-being.

Enjoy!

What You'll Learn in this Show:

The connection between exercise and preventing chronic health conditions.
How to incorporate more movement into your daily routine for better health.
The power of exercise as a form of medicine.
Inspiring stories of making a positive impact on people's lives.
Practical tips to prioritize your health without sacrificing other aspects of your life.
And so much more...

Resources:

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

41 I Mac Lackey | Blockchain, Sports, and Scaling Success Dec 19, 2023

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In this episode of the Hero of the Hour, Mark chats with Mac Lackey, an entrepreneur with a passion for the blockchain, sports, and scaling businesses. Mac shares his experience of starting an internet company in 1995, mirroring his belief in blockchain's potential to revolutionize various sectors. Despite the negative publicity around crypto, Mac sees blockchain as a foundational shift, with its implications already being explored by banks and nations, albeit not yet mainstream.

Mark and Mac delve into how blockchain will shape the future of business, with Mac clarifying that although customers may not notice a significant difference in their user experience, the essential financial transactions will increasingly adopt blockchain technology to enhance efficiency and transparency. He offers an example from his personal experience of cumbersome international banking, which blockchain could streamline. Additionally, Mac introduces his patented concept of Digital Seat Ownership in sports, envisioning a future where fans could have digital rights to seats, akin to being remote landlords, allowing for more transparent and profitable transactions for all parties involved.

They also explore Mac's journey as an entrepreneur, detailing his success in founding and selling six companies while balancing family life. He highlights the importance of designing businesses to operate independently of the owner, adding value for potential exits. Mac's current venture, ExitDNA, advises entrepreneurs on maximizing their company's worth and exit strategies. He offers insights into effective business scaling versus mere growth, emphasizing the significance of building a team and creating a self-sustaining enterprise that's attractive to buyers.

Join Mark and Mac for this fascinating discussion!

Enjoy!

What You Will Learn In The Show:

Mac's early entry into the internet business world and how it parallels his current belief in blockchain's transformative potential.
Why he remains bullish on blockchain despite cryptocurrency controversies and the technology's slow mainstream adoption.
The subtle yet powerful ways blockchain could change everyday business transactions to increase efficiency and transparency.
The innovative concept of Digital Seat Ownership in sports, where blockchain could empower fans to own and profit from event seats digitally.
Mac's entrepreneurial path, including the founding and successful exits of six companies while maintaining a family-focused life.
The ExitDNA program, designed to help entrepreneurs enhance their company's value and strategically plan for profitable exits.
And much more...

Resources:

ExitDNA website

Mac's LinkedIn

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

40 | Sandy Cornelio and Mike Tisch | Inspiring Change Through Mentorship Dec 12, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy engages in an insightful conversation with Sandy Cornelio - widely regarded as one of the best sports agents in the country - and Mike Tisch from the Sports Wealth Asset Group about various aspects of mentorship and making a positive impact on young athletes' lives.

Sandy defines a hero as someone who surpasses society's expectations and goes the extra mile. Having worked with top athletes, Sandy emphasizes the importance of being a mentor. He recognizes the void left by absent male figures in the lives of young men from single-parent households and aims to provide guidance and support to help them achieve their goals.

Mentorship, according to Sandy, requires understanding each individual's unique background and values. By bridging the gap and assisting them in reaching their goals, mentors play a pivotal role in empowering others.

The conversation takes a turn towards the military and its influence on Sandy's life. Sandy describes the military as the foundation that taught him about character, values, and the importance of having a direction in life.

The guests will also share strategies for inspiring positive change, emphasizing the importance of understanding what motivates each person individually.

The conversation also touches on the significance of trust, the challenges athletes face regarding financial literacy, and the responsibility agents have in preparing athletes for life beyond their sports careers and so much more.

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

What is Sandy’s definition of a true hero?
Understanding individual backgrounds, values, and goals is crucial for effective mentorship.
Athletes need to focus on long-term financial planning and personal development, not just their present moment.
Mentors should not only provide guidance but also serve as positive role models.
And so much more...

Resources:

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

The Win-Win Outcome; The Deal Maker's Guide to Buying and Selling Dental Practices

39 | Murray Miller | Harnessing the Power of Recurring Income Streams Dec 05, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Murray Miller, financial strategist, educator and entrepreneur and the founder of The Family Business Podcast. He is also an author, speaker and business coach. Murray believes that, 'a recurring income is the lifeblood of a freedom lifestyle.' He understands the nuances of balancing a well-timed business venture and implementing a strategic wealth plan along with his client's endeavors in a manner that breathes life into each. He has developed and implemented a proven system for individuals serious about developing a recurring income stream alongside a tax advantaged residual wealth strategy that effectively builds financial walls around his clients and their families.

During the episode, Murray outlines his definition of a hero, specifically, someone who is willing to do the right thing, even when it's not in their own best interests.

They talk about selling businesses, and identifying the right time to sell, and the right partners to sell to, factors which must always be considered carefully.

Murray also offers some thoughts on his background, growing up with a single parent and being forced to work two jobs to pay his way through college, which guided him to help others put their kids through college.

Join Mark and Murray for this fascinating discussion!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

The eight major sources of residual income.
The future of The Family Business podcast and how it will evolve.
How Murray coaches people to get back on the saddle after a loss.
And so much more...

Resources:

Murray Miller LinkedIn

The Family Business

The Family Business podcast

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

The Win-Win Outcome; The Deal Maker's Guide to Buying and Selling Dental Practices

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38 | Mike Boone and Mike Tisch | Finding Passions Outside of Football Nov 28, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Mike Boone, football running back for the Houston Texans of the NFL. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati and signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Mark also sits down with Mike Tisch, Financial Specialist at Sports Wealth Asset Group, a business created to help athletes and entertainers realize financial wellness. SWAG's team of account executives consists of attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Chartered Life Underwriters, Chartered Financial Consultants, Certified Financial Planners, NFLPA registered financial planners and MBAs, providing breakthrough thinking that can reduce costs and capture more money to help build their client's wealth and bring significant value to their brand.

During the episode, they discuss Mike Boone's background, how he started in a small town just outside Jacksonville, Florida, to getting his degree and playing football with the University of Cincinnati.

They talk about Mike Boone's belief in taking care of himself and his money, leading to good decisions and making Mike Tisch's job that much easier.

Mike also offers some thoughts on the most important things he looks for in evaluating which team he will play for next year.

Join Mark, Mike and Mike for this fascinating discussion!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

The importance of finding your passion outside of football.
The difference between a regular season and a playoff game.
The camaraderie of the Cincinnati Bengals.
And so much more...

Resources:

Mike Tisch LinkedIn

Sports Wealth Asset Group

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

37 | Cathy Savage | Helping Women Move to the Front Row of Life Nov 21, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Cathy Savage, owner of the Savage Coaching Agency. She is a speaker for conferences, and has appeared on television, in magazines or online. She started her fitness company over three decades ago and served as a ‘Manager’ for her clients, helping thousands of women soar to greatness in many industries. She has been featured on MTV, ABC News, Fox News, and ESPN and has contributed to countless magazine publications. Cathy puts her clients in front of the right people, marketing and promoting them, and helping them step into a realm of magnificent success. She is a graduate of Boston College with post graduate work in Brand Management from Ivy League universities.

During the episode, they discuss Cathy's entrepreneurial path, from her fitness empire started nearly three decades ago, to her current elite coaching business helping women all over the world.

They talk about Cathy's PROOF toolkit, a step-by-step approach that helps women confidently understand what's best for their health, body, lifestyle, and long term relationships.

Cathy also shares the reasons why she feels that mindset is a decision that you make to believe in yourself.

Join Mark and Cathy for this fascinating discussion!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

How Cathy got started on the entrepreneurial path.
The four unique coaching programs that Cathy offers.
The importance of branding in business.
And so much more...

Resources:

Cathy's website

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

36 | Ryan Gottfredson | Elevating Your Organization Nov 14, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Ryan Gottfredson, Ph.D., a mindset author, researcher, and consultant. He helps organizations vertically develop their leaders primarily through a focus on mindsets. He helps improve organizations, leaders, teams, and employees by improving their mindsets. Ryan is currently a leadership and management professor at the College of Business and Economics at California State University-Fullerton (CSUF). He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources from Indiana University, and a B.A. from Brigham Young University.

During the episode, Ryan explains why he believes that true heroes (or leaders) are people who aren't concerned with their own safety or comfort, nor do they want the outcomes, the accolades... they just want to create value for others.

They talk about the importance of elevating an organization by elevating its cognitive and emotional sophistication. In other words, by making sure the executive team are operating on a higher level, which leads to transformational turnarounds and healthy growth for business.

Ryan also offers insights on his belief that leadership is not just about doing the right things, it’s also about being somebody that others want to follow.

Join Mark and Ryan for this fascinating discussion!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

Concepts such as 'vertical development' and 'elevated mindsets.'
The difference between a top-down company, working with the CEO first, and one that works with teams.
What the future holds for Ryan and the leaders he works with.
And so much more...

Resources:

Ryan Gottfredson's website

Ryan's LinkedIn

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

35 | Al Gaburo | An Informed Citizenry is Good for Democracy Nov 07, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with Al Gaburo, Strategic Advisor, and lobbyist for Princeton Public Affairs Group, Inc. Al is a partner at PPAG, NJ’s premier government relations firm. Over the past three decades Al has earned a reputation as one of the state capital’s most knowledgeable and respected advocates. His practice centers around healthcare, insurance, transportation, environmental and economic development issues. His client roster reads like a “who’s who” of business in NJ including industry leading corporations in the pharmaceutical, insurance, hospital, maritime and transportation industries.

Al has served as a political strategist and Senior Advisor to countless campaigns ranging from local to county clerk , Sheriff, surrogate, and county commissioner. He has also served as Senior Advisor on US Congress, US Senate and Gubernatorial campaigns.

During the episode, they discuss Al's definition of a hero, and the people he's looked up to as heroes in his life, from athletes to statesmen such as Dwight Eisenhower and Winston Churchill.

They talk about government work and why businesses that try to succeed without accessing the help of the government often struggle.

Al also explains why it's so vital for people to talk to each other, no matter their politica stripe, and try to solve common problems in a bipartisan way that benefits everyone.

Join Mark and Al for this fascinating discussion!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

How public affairs work differs from public relations.
The reasons why politics are so important, even in our everyday lives.
Al's favorite legislator of all time.
And so much more...

Resources:

Princeton Public Affairs Group

Al's LinkedIn

Extraordinary Wealth: The Guide To Financial Freedom & An Amazing Life

Books:

Get Mark's Book Here: The Ultimate Investment: A Roadmap To Grow Your Business and Build Multigenerational Wealth

34 | JJ Birden | Why Mindset Matters in Business Oct 31, 2023

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In today's episode of The Hero of the Hour Podcast, Mark chats with JJ Birden, a former NFL Pro turned motivational keynote speaker. JJ was the #1 high school wide receiver in Oregon, however, he didn’t receive a single D1 scholarship offer. He was fast enough, but at 5’9 and 133 lbs., JJ was just too small to play with the big boys. At least that’s what the naysayers thought; JJ knew he was good enough, and he set his mind to achieving the impossible. All he needed was an opportunity, no matter how small, even if it meant making his own. He later went on to play 9 seasons in the NFL (an average NFL career is less than a quarter of that) despite never being the biggest, strongest or most physical guy on the field.

During the episode, JJ explains how he defines a hero - someone who's out there taking the lead, and leading by example. Someone who sets the right example at the right pace.

They talk about the importance of a good mindset, and why it's vital in any area of achievement, especially business.

JJ also offers insights on finding the right mentor who can help you create a plan, and put a strategy together to achieve successes you couldn't have dreamed of before.

Join Mark and JJ for this fascinating discussion!

Enjoy!

What You’ll Learn in this Show:

Why JJ has actually been more successful off the field than he did on, despite having a VERY successful NFL career.
How JJ transitioned into network marketing following his NFL career.
How anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have changed in the NFL.
And so much more...

Resources:

JJ's website

JJ's LinkedIn