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Pat Flynn – The Power of Collaborative Teamwork for the Entrepreneur: From Solopreneur to SPI Media and Beyond (AoL 200) Jul 25, 2021

In the last session, I brought up the books Key Person of Influence and OverSubscribed both written by Daniel Priestley and one thing that these books have made is that the dream of the solopreneur is a pipedream. In fact, as a business owner, we need to seek collaborative teamwork as soon as possible.And, as I've been telling people in my day to day life, I think these books are as vital to someone's success as an entrepreneur as Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The E-Myth Revisited are. Sure, you can go without reading any of these books... but I highly suggest you don't pass them over.For the longest time, today's guest might have been considered the Ultimate Warrior of Solopreneurship. In fact, for much of its history, Smart Passive Income (SPI) featured Pat Flynn as the Crash Test Dummy of Online Business. And if he could start a six figure passive income business on his own, anyone could.But here's the thing. For several years now, he's been part of a team. Sure, he's been the head of creative at SPI, but he's been part of a team.And I have to admit, when that transition happened out of the blue, I (and I'm sure plenty of others) felt left behind.But as you'll hear, when he joined forces with Matt Garland and his team, things completely changed. The power of collaborative teamwork began changing his business and his life.Listen in as Veronica and I hear about his Pat his journey of leaving the legend of the great solopreneur behind to join his own team of Avengers.I think it's a lesson we all have to hear moving forward.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: If Pat was the main protagonist of a Disney movie, how would it start? 13:42What made Pat finally start his podcast? 18:39What factors does Pat believe give his show staying power? 21:34When it comes to SPI, who is Jess and how did her getting involved with the brand open doors to what it is today? 24:34What were the indicators that it was time to start growing the SPI team? 27:36How did Pat meet Matt Garland originally? 31:09What tactics does SPI use to keep everyone working in their strengths? 35:01What were some of the takeaways Pat had after doing the Income Stream daily for an entire year? 37:17After doing the Income Stream for a year, does he prefer podcasting or the live stream? 40:39How can someone realize when the business is ready for the solopreneur to take a step back? 42:37How do you know it's time to embrace collaborative teamwork? 45:54Where does Pat see entrepreneurship after the pandemic and what does he want to do more of? 48:49Who are Pat's top 3 influential people who have helped him get to where he's at today? 53:37Who would cause Pat to be starstruck if he had the chance to interview them? 54:20What's the biggest plot twist Pat has seen in his professional life? 55:50If Pat was sent back to January 1st 1990, what would he do to prepare? 59:40How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 1:01:57 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Pat Online: SPI, Personal Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: SPI ProPat’s 100th episodeCliff RavenscraftSPI 115 - Jess comes on to the scene of SPIAdam Baker - Man vs DebtBonuslyClockwork - Mike MichalowiczDecisive - Chip and Dan HeathRamit SethiMichael HyattThe Social Dilemma Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: How to Build a Blog in 4 Minutes: What Pat Learned in 10 Years of SPI: Pat's Kids See his Book in a Bookstore 365 Minutes of the Income Stream on Day 365 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and ...

Kira Leskew – Taking a Step Back to See the Big Picture: Finding Inner Peace in a World of Chronic Hustle and Burnout (AoL 199) May 23, 2021

A couple of books I've been reading recently are essentially about finding inner peace as a business owner. One is called Key Person of Influence, and the other is called OverSubscribed both by Daniel Priestley. One's about becoming someone who creates opportunities in life through relationships while the other is about making you and your brand something so desired that there's a waiting list. How are they about inner peace? Well, both of them are books essentially about anti-hustle. They're books about working smarter, not harder. (They're also both available on Scribed).So many of us are used to working harder in our lives that we forget the price that we pay to do so.I know I have. And I've realized that pushing the capacity of myself wasn't really getting me further along. In fact, it was ruining not only my relationships but also my own physical wellbeing.I first started on this path of discovery when I met this session's guest, Kira Leskew in the summer of 2020. And while I was still trying to figure out what my next steps were, I was also trying to carry on all the other things that I was already doing.After working with her for a few months to learn about Pranayama last fall, I have continued to use it and other tools to get the weight of the world off my shoulders.I've realized (and I continue to realize) people who get to where many of us want to be - they don't overwork themselves. In fact, according to Key Person of Influence, they do just the opposite.In this episode, and as we close out season 5, I wanted to have Kira on to share with you some of the insight I've learned during this Pandemic stricken year. It really did allow me to slow down so I could speed up.Listen in as she shares with us some of her thoughts on anti-hustle, being present, and keeping yourself from burning out.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Kira get into teaching others about meditation? 14:03What was the critical moment that made Kira consider meditation? 15:32How did she realize that others would be interested in the same realizations she's had? 20:25A lot of times, business owners find themselves in the weeds of the business. How can they raise themselves up to see the bigger picture more frequently? 27:31For people who have problems actually getting into meditation, what would Kira recommend to people to finally make it happen? 30:37How is she addressing all the burnout that's going on due to the pandemic? 36:01How can business leaders who feel pulled in many directions be able to reset themselves? 39:30What's Kira excited about in the coming year? 47:31Who are three influencers who helped Kira get to where she's at today? 49:18If she could ask anyone living or dead a question, who and what would it be? 50:09What's something Kira thinks is going to affect entrepreneurship in the future she's excited about? 51:08In the last 5 years, what new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved Kira's life? 51:35What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 53:43 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kira Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Groove DigitalBrushfire MarketingTim Cook announces Apple’s focus on WellnessMaria GonzalesMorrnah Nalamaku SimeonaPrahamahansa Yogananda Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Maria Gonzalez Interviews Kira: Midlife Crisis Paradigm Changing: Pranayama - Breathing to Calm (Neutralize energy) Determine if you have Burnout in 2 Minutes Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciate...

Jerome Myers – Discovering Your True Self: How To Allow Yourself to Start Living Your Dream (AoL 198) Apr 12, 2021

One of the things I've learned in the last 10 years (and even more so since the start of the pandemic) is many of us, including myself at times, ask if we're worthy enough to level up and start living our dream. Scratch that - OUR DREAMS.See, here's the thing. Society has told us what's important and that's the magic dollar bill. How you get it is secondary to actually getting it. Because so many people focus on the end destination (which, hint... there is no end destination), it really doesn't matter how you get the result.However, what I've learned along the way is that if you can tap into your true self and do work that has meaning to you and/or you finding fascinating, then the sky's the limit.That was true for this session's guest, Jerome Myers. As he tells it in this chat, while he was in college he realized that there are easier ways to earn income than trading time for money. In particular, he learned that multi-family housing can be particularly lucrative.More so, he realized that when he "figured it out" that others need to know how to get free from the Matrix and live their dreams as well.Listen in as he shares with us some of his thoughts on steps to finding our true selves and how we can make sure we don't live a nightmare of constantly trying to do it with little luck.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How was Jerome given the "permission" to seek something other than a traditional day job? 14:14Where did Jerome get the idea that he even wanted to get into real estate investing? 16:34What makes the red pill easy to swallow for some people, while other people get choked? 21:21Are there a couple of signs someone can look for when it comes to pursuing their dream full time? 23:50What are three things that Jerome suggests that a dreamcatcher can do to make sure their dream doesn't become a nightmare? 26:57Why does Jerome have multiple podcasts as opposed to bringing in a video element? 28:33Does Jerome have any success stories of where he's been able to help others take the red pill? 34:20When it comes to the Hero's journey, does Jerome feel like society is preventing people from living their own? 42:21What are a handful of concepts people should consider before they leave a successful 9 to 5 career to go do their own thing? 44:39How does someone make their job making revenue streams for their family? 50:11What future dream does Jerome want to pursue himself? 53:26Who were Jerome's top 3 influencers who helped him get to where he's at today? 55:01What's the best advice he's ever received? 56:46Is there something he's become good at saying no to? 57:20What's the piece of advice he likes to give others? 57:50What does it mean to live a life of abundance? 58:16 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jerome Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Uncover Your Personal Mission12 Stages of the Hero’s Journey Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Jerome on Forgiveness: Being You with James Bryant: Your Network is Your Net Worth with nicole Stohler Jerome is interviewed by Ryan Hamrick on the RPOA Real Estate Investor Podcast Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music.

Sean Tepper – The Magic of Compound Interest in Trading: Using SaaS to find Top Stock Picks and Invest Confidently (AoL 197) Mar 29, 2021

Often when we think about making millions of dollars, they think of three things. Primarily those things include building a business to a particular revenue level, creating a portfolio of real estate, or getting lucky in the stock market. That last one has always been something that I've struggled to believe - that you had to have luck to find the right top stock picks.Back in session 182, we learned from Jason Brown that it's possible to create a predictable revenue stream from stocks. So after hearing that, I did a bit of research. What I came up with was a subscription the Rich Dad Newsletter... but unfortunately, it was simply a way for his publishing company to make $250 off of me while upselling other solutions.It was frustrating to the say the least.However, it wasn't much longer before I met today's guest, Sean Tepper, and my paradigm started to shift.In today's chat, Sean shares with us how he created a platform called TYKR out of a need to develop his own passive income stream. In it we learn that being an angel investor isn't everything it's cracked up to be. And we also hear how, with the use of the platform itself, how we can all build passive income through the magic of compound interest.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: When Sean was developing a means to create passive income, why did he go with the stock market vs going the real estate route? 13:46How does playing the stock market actually yield passive income? 16:17What's some advice Sean has heard in the entrepreneurial space that he believes doesn't work for everyone? 17:57What are the key features of TYKR? 19:15How did the journey go for Sean as he was creating the platform? 23:26How does Sean find great guests for his show? 27:18Sean has posts about certain stocks on his blog. How much are these posts Sean's insights vs the data that comes from TYKR? 28:59How much money is a good amount of money to use TYKR effectively at first? 33:01Why does Sean feel TYKR is a wise move for the novice investor? 33:41How can entrepreneurs keep themselves from getting hooked on the gambling aspect of playing the market as opposed to a tool for growing lasting wealth? 36:35What are some of things that TYKR's users can expect to hear from Sean when they first get started? 37:47What is he looking forward to in his journey through 2021 and beyond? 42:20What are Sean's top three influential podcasts? 44:05In the last five years, which behavior or habit has had the most impact on his life? 44:42If Sean could put any ad out into the world, what would it be? 46:24What is something most people don't realize is a huge waste of money? 48:25What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 49:18 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sean Online: Tykr.pro, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Fizzle w/ All New Layout! (Get started today and get your price locked in!)AoL Interview with Jason BrownAndy’s “How to Have a Conversation with Anybody”Gamestop / WallstreetbetsSean’s podcast “Payback Time”Rule #1 and Payback Time by Phil Town (Amazon Links)Motley Fool MoneyMasters of Scale - Reid HoffmanSmartLess Jason Bateman, Sean Haynes, and Will ArnettThe Social Dilemma Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: More on the TYKR Backstory: TYKR Demo: Interview with Brian Vee Interview with Giuseppe Grammatico Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.

Rich Mulholland – Fulfilling Your Victory Condition: How to Get Real Results with Your Next Online Presentation (AoL 196) Mar 15, 2021

For a good majority of the population, an online presentation can be a drag. Reason why is that most people are simply new to doing online business. They simply haven't heard all the tips and tactics which have been discussed in the digital marketing space for the last 10+ years.As of 2020, though, the game has changed. And just like how Facebook was once a place for college students to get together and discuss school and their favorite professors, things have changed for Zoom as well. What was once a platform utilized mainly by podcasters and tech savvy businesses, everyone and their brother is using the platform.However, that doesn't mean that they're doing a great job doing so. In fact, poor presentation skills is nothing new. It's just now being done in a widely used online setting.So in this conversation with our guest, Rich Mulholland, we find out how he's not only been able to help people get better at presentations themselves, but why so many business owners fail to take their business to the next level.It was very interesting and unexpected to Andy and I how these very different topics actually are related.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Rich realize the stage is a strong way to "activate the audience"? 11:58How he realized he wanted to make the jump into the performance business? 15:00What's the difference between a regular job and a job you've started? 18:06Why do entrepreneurs fail to take their business to the next level? 20:23What advice does Rich have for the reluctant presenter who's trying to captivate a zoom audience with an online presentation? 24:04What kinds of things should presenters stay away from when presenting? 26:20How does Rich feel digital platforms are changing the dynamic of being an actual speaker? 29:55How do we find those moments to be attention grabbing and what ways can we win back the attention of the audience? 32:33In what ways does Rich coach his clients to be in sync with the audience and anticipate what's going to be important to them? 36:50What are some of the steps presenters can take to make sure they've being proactive about staying relevant with today's tech? 39:22Are there any specific grand plans Rich will be using to thrive in 2021? 42:23If he could add one book, one song, and one film to the primary curriculum of the world, what would they be? 45:58What's something Rich has learned recently that he's excited to implement? 48:51If he could spend a day doing a job or running a business he currently isn't, what would that be? 51:09What's one thing under $100 that's changed his life for the better? 52:10How does someone realize they're living their personal mission? 53:55 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rich Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Groove DigitalDelusion of PassionGenconMatthew McConaughey - Greenlights (Amazon Link)Confessions of a Public speaker - Scott Berkun (Amazon Link)Rise AgainstWalking Pad R1 ProMoonrunnerDoughnuts and DragonsBooks and BrewsGo Cube - Teaches how to solve Rubix cube (Amazon Link)Motley Fool subscription Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Using Prezi in an Online Presentation: Pointers for Your Next Online Event: How to get more out of the online Presentations you’re a member of the Audience The Importance of Taking Action Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them.

Dan Dominguez – On Your Path to Fulfilling Work: Why It’s Important to Find Your Why (AoL 195) Mar 01, 2021

When it comes to my work here at New Inceptions, one of the most often asked questions I've received is "JC, how did you find your why?" 10 years ago, I wouldn't have really known what they were talking about. I hadn't really thought about my motivators in life. Sure, I had thought about my personality and what I was naturally attracted to doing, but not what actually goes behind that thinking.In fact, when I first heard Simon Sinek's "Start with Why" presentation, it made since how he was relating it to companies, but it hadn't really clicked for me how it related to people. That wouldn't be until later. However, someone it did click with at the personal level was the founder of the Why Institute, Gary Sanchez.In this chat, Gary's right hand man, Dan Dominguez shares with us in his own words where he was when he stumbled upon Gary's work and how Gary actually put the work together.More specifically we'll learn how Dan is now living his best life due to the work Gary has done as founder of the Why Institute.If you're still struggling to figure out your own Why, perhaps getting some time with Dan might be in your not too distant future? Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What were the circumstances that pushed Dan to start searching for a career change? 11:05Why did Dan actually decided to join Gary to help build the Why Institute? 24:46Are there certain questions the Why Institute employs to find someone's Why? 29:59What does Dan want for people to remember as the world continues past the pandemic? 38:53What are some of the things he's looking forward to moving forward with the Why Institute? 42:38Which three books does he share with other people? 45:07What message out there is a disservice to youth? 45:46Is there something he'd like to do in his life that no one knows about? 47:30Provided it was cost free, what ad would he place out in the world? 48:25How can someone quickly find out if they're already living their personal mission? 49:47 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dan Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: FizzleRoad Less Stupid - Keith Cunningham (Amazon Link)Heroic Leadership - Chris Lowney (Amazon Link)Play bigger - Al Ramadan (Amazon Link)Copper Canyon Races Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: 9 Whys of the Why Institute Bella Glanville on Learning her Why of Contribute Tisha Marie Pelletier and Gary Rogers talk shop with Dan Why Institute Panel Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Rich “Trigger” Bontrager – Using Zoom Like a Pro: Embracing the World Stage as a Business Owner (AoL 194) Feb 16, 2021

In 2020, using Zoom has become commonplace for businesses and schools alike. Since so many people have become familiar with the platform, it only makes sense that there are ways we should or shouldn't use the platform. Whether you're a business leader, a member of a nonprofit, or a teacher, no one wants to attend a zoom meeting where the presenters aren't engaging.In this session of the show, Andy and I have the opportunity to speak with someone who has made it his mission to help others harness the power of the virtual stage.More specifically, the Trigger, Rich Bontrager, coaches his clients to be better presenters through time proven broadcasting techniques.In this conversion, we explore why his approach makes such a big difference when you're trying to seperate yourself from the pack in virtual presentations.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: Even though Rich grew up with a stutter, how was he initially called into the speaking world? 10:16Where many people might use bad experiences as excuses to not overcome, Trigger has used them to catapult them to the next level. How has he been able to do that? 12:09What has Trigger learned from his past experiences which have made him a better communicator? 15:34How did he get started in pastoring? 16:52How can someone learn to regularly change of their pace a bit when it comes to speaking? 21:22What are some things leaders shouldn't hesitate to implement as we're going forward in 2021? 23:44How can someone come off as authoritative, confident, and natural on Zoom? 28:09What are common blunders business leaders make when they go onto the virtual stage? 31:39Where should we focus our eyes in a Zoom conversation? 33:46What are some things people should be looking forward to going forward in this new world of online stages? 37:40What in particular is Rich looking forward to as we move into the pandemic adjusted economy? 40:05Who are three speakers who have launched Rich to where he's at today? 42:49What's the biggest plot twist he's experienced in day to day life? 43:15What's something every high school student must know? 43:52Who gave him the best advice he's ever received? 44:13What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 44:43 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rich Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Cohost: Andy Dix Powered By: Uncover Your Personal Mission. Andy’s 31 Questions Only You Can Answer Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Green Screen Tips and Tricks How Comics helped Rich get over his Stutter Paco Guar interviews Rich about Ways a Podcaster or Vlogger can use the Virtual Stage How teacher/educator Tyler Christensen uses the Virtual Stage Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

George Campbell & Jim Packard – Eliminating Self Sabotaging Behavior: How the Power of Habit Is Essential to Goal Achievement (AoL 193) Feb 01, 2021

Self sabotaging behavior is a common theme when it comes to personal and business development (or the lack thereof). Whether it's the lack of willpower to get healthier, the determination it takes to go through college, or the focus it takes to build one's business, there's one thing that is certain when it comes to accomplishment: setting a goal is one thing - but actually achieving that goal is something completely different.In this session of the show, Ya'el Johnson and I get to talk to two completely different kinds of individuals who have made it their passion to help others figure out how to achieve goals like this.Through their app called the Consistency Chain, they're helping tons of people build good habits in place of the ones that have lead them to where they are now.In their recent book built on the same premise, The Consistency Chain for Network Marketing, authors George Campbell & Jim Packard suggest that the main reason that people don't do well with network marketing is that they simply haven't built the right habits to actually grow their business. Interestingly, George goes on to say that he was only successful when he realized he was the common denominator between all these opportunities.In this conversion, we explore how they came to that conclusion and some of the concepts one should consider when trying to achieve anything in this world - let alone building a network marketing business!Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: As enthusiasts of the industry, how did George and Jim get into Network Marketing initially? 12:55How do you know when you're working with the right business when it comes to network marketing? 21:18How did Jim & George realize they were on to something when they felt the 80/20 rule applies to those who are successful in network marketing? 26:24How do they give themselves milestones on a regular basis to keep them going in their journey? 30:17What are some of the ways that people are using the Consistency Chain app in their daily lives? 37:17What are some of the things George and Jim are looking forward to moving forward in 2021? 42:10Who are Jim and George's personal influencers and teachers? 45:23What's the biggest plot twist they've seen in their day to day life? 48:43Is there a particular gift they like giving others? 50:31What is something they've become good at saying no to? 52:33How does someone realize they're living their own personal mission? 53:59 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: George and Jim Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedInCohost: Ya’el JohnsonPowered By: Groove Funnels - Join Us in Exploring the power of this awesome new tool! (Get started free today!) Marshmallow TestSeinfeldJay Abraham - Getting Everything You Can Out of All You Got (Amazon Link)Jim RohnDale Carnegie Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Joe Malarkey at the United States Bowling Congress’ Event Joe Malarkey on Customer Service Tom Chenault interviews Jim and George (MLM Application) Margo Lovett and Deborah Thorn interview Jim and George (Traditional Business Application) Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Desmond Clark – Creating a Standard of Winning – Key Insights for Developing Lifelong Skills for Success (AoL 192) Jan 18, 2021

As we're getting started in this second year of potentially a two or three year pandemic "clean up" plan, there's going to be plenty of time for us to really adjust and think about where we fit in the world. It's a great time to develop our skills for success.What do I mean by that? Well, it's a forced transition period for all of us. What might have been our identity in the past, might not work in the PAE.That said, one group of individuals who all have to go through this major life change sometime in their career are professional athletes. Like our guest, Desmond "Dez" Clark says, if your identity was wrapped up into your job (as an athlete), you're going to have issues when you can't do that job anymore.Luckily for Dez, he knew who he was before his career as a professional athlete. So when he finished up, yes, there was a transition period, but he was the same Dez who used the game as a means to get what he wanted.In this chat with him, Ya'el and I learn a little bit of what he's learned over the years through these transitions and how he's been able to stay the course during his life using those experiences.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: Where did Desmond's early leadership mentality come from? 8:46How did he develop a vision for his athletic life and able to stick to it? 12:11When did Dez realize it was time to transition into a new life/identity? 17:07Why does he believe his success wasn't a coincidence? 20:50How did Dez start realizing that failures aren't necessarily endings but just learning opportunities no matter the cost? 25:00How does he actively build relationships to help him and those around him get to the next level? 28:11Is there a secret to gauging if a conversation is a winning conversation? 29:43What's a bad day look like to Dez? 38:25What is he looking forward to in 2021? 41:06Which teachers have helped him get to where he's at today? 42:53If he could ask anyone living a dead a question, who and what would he ask? 43:11Which issue should be discussed more today, yet hardly anyone does? 44:01What advice does he hear adults give children which he'd like to call BS on? 44:21What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 45:02 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Desmond Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramCohost: Ya’el JohnsonPowered By: FREE GUIDE: Uncover Your Personal Mission Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Highlights from Dez’s NFL Career Dez shares discusses his role as President of the NFL Alumni Chicago Chapter Kevin Hicks interviews Dez Tim Schumm interviews Dez Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Marek Zmyslowski – Building Companies Abroad: Key Do’s and Don’ts when Investing In Businesses Outside the First World (AoL 191) Jan 04, 2021

Welcome to 2021, everyone. What an interesting ride it's been... and we're not out of woods yet. However, if you're interested in building companies (and who isn't these days?), I'm really feeling hope in the air. Hope of a fresh start.If anyone knows about fresh starts, it's this session's guest Marek Zmyslowski. He's had a couple in his career - but one he's most notable for is the one he had to go through as he was writing his book Chasing Black Unicorns.In his book, Marek shares with us the story of why and how he built the Amazon of Africa... but then how selecting a bad business partner eventually got him in hot water with Interpol... and what he learned from the whole ordeal.In our conversation with Marek, new co-host Ya'el and I explore some of the items Marek has learned you want to do or don't do when you're building companies in up and coming countries.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What was Marek's first business? 10:08What were some of the key steps he took to get some of his first ventures started? 14:23How did Marek come to the decision to buy out his business partner when things started going south? 17:54How was Marek able to move past the drama with Interpol and his business partner? 23:19In which ways has Marek been able to leverage his experience into positives today? 29:12What has Marek done for his own pandemic pivot? 32:04Who are three influencers or teachers which have helped him get to where he's at today? 35:47What's been the biggest plot twist he's seen in his day to day life? 37:56What's something he feels is going to change entrepreneurship in the future, and what specifically is he excited about? 39:15Which message in the world is a disservice to youth? 43:49How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 47:13 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Marek Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramCohost: Ya’el JohnsonPowered By: Groove (formerly Groovefunnels) - Get all your online marketing needs under one roof... currently for a lifetime deal! Tony RobbinsTim FerrissJoe Rogan’s podcast Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Introduction of Chasing Black Unicorns Marek’s TEDx on becoming Interpol’s most wanted criminal Marek’s talk on the LetsDoHumans Podcast Marek Chatting with Candice Horbacz Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Emily Mishler – Perspective for the Young Professional: Why Authenticity Wins when Building Your Network (AoL 190) Dec 22, 2020

As we're quickly hurtling towards 2021, many a young professional is finding it harder and harder to sync into the "real world" once they're out of college. For me, it's been over 10 years since I got out. And it took me quite awhile to get my bearings. I can only imagine what it's like now as the world is changing faster and faster outside the ivory tower of academia.Personally, I think 2020 has been a wake up call in more ways than one. Sure, we've been talking about pivoting all year since the virus officially dropped. But one thing we haven't discussed is the need for better networking skills.For yours truly, I struggled with this for awhile when I got out of school. In fact, I wasn't all that great at it even when I started this podcast. However, it was through the podcast, that I have been able to build my networking skills. It's definitely not the same perspective I have on the art as I did when I first entered into the "real world". It would have been nice to have been taught some of the stuff you'll learn in today's conversation in school.So, if you're a young professional, entering the workforce, or have an expendable entry level position, what can you do to hedge your bets? Well, I think a great start is to look at someone like Emily Mishler as a fine example of how to get yourself out there.Listen in as Andy and I find out how she's been able to reach the professional level she has as a late 20-something.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How was Emily able to be as productive as she was during her college years? 11:08How can a young professional leverage their network to build something they'll be really proud of? 15:44What are some common misconceptions that younger people have about networking? 18:37If someone wants to begin networking, what would Emily recommend as a starting strategy? 23:03What advice would Emily have for those who have multiple passions and is having a hard time focusing on single passion because they feel if they focus on one that it will be on the expense of the others? 29:11How has Emily been able to pivot in 2020? 31:46What is Emily's favorite opening line for networking? 35:12Which one book, one film, and one song would Emily add to the national curriculum? 36:06What has she been learning about recently that she's super excited to implement? 36:36Is there something specific that each high school student must know? 37:49What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 38:29 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Emily Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, InstagramCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Uncover Your Personal MissionCobra KaiThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (Amazon Link)Eat Pray LoveDon’t You Worry Bout a Thing - Stevie Wonder Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Emily Featured as Miss Purdue Emily’s Interview on the Grow Stack Drive (GSD) Podcast with Ken Joslin Jas and Jo Interview Emily and learn more about Curiosity and her children’s book series Emily Discusses the Creative Society Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Casey Sharperson – Believe in Your Better Tomorrow – How to Build Confidence and Achieve Your Dreams (AoL 189) Dec 07, 2020

As 2020 is coming quickly to an end, we're moving closer to favorable conditions to be creatively self employed. However, that might be easier said than done. For many, the pandemic has set people back in more ways than one. If we want to build confidence going into the new year and to be a player in the Pandemic Adjusted Economy (PAE), we'll likely need to rebuild and equip ourselves with new expectations of what's possible.Personally, I feel that 2020 has helped me reflect and improve my vision of what my businesses can be. In fact, we're improving the model of everything I'm involved with. I've certainly learned a few lessons from this past year. More so how to build businesses that are pandemic proof!However, I understand that not everyone has been able to gain that clarity. In fact, I think a lot of people who've lost their business aren't quite sure how to pick things up to rebuild. Or, even if they'd want to. Or maybe, someone's been waiting for the best time to start out on their own - but they're especially not sure if NOW is the best time to get started.Here's the thing: everyone who was affected by COVID-19 will still have to start from a level playing ground when we're given the greenlight to begin again.So don't let your fears hold you back. Reach out and find those who can be a catalyst for what you're trying to achieve.One such person I'd recommend reaching out to is this session's guest, Casey Sharperson. In this conversation, she shares with us how she made the jump BEFORE the pandemic hit and how she's already helping others do the same. Listen in as Veronica and I find out what it means to take charge of your story and use it to your advantage to move forward.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: Who was Casey growing up and how would her own Disney movie begin? 9:44How did her mentor, Alice Carson Tisdale, affect her and where she saw her life going? 12:17Was there a "catalyst moment" during her corporate career which made Casey start on her own path? 18:41When it comes to working with Millennials, where does she start in the process of helping a client? 23:54How can someone use rejection as a catalyst for change and growth themselves? 28:05How has Casey pursued her vision as opposed to simply dreaming and hoping things will come true? 32:45What's it take to leverage one's own story to build a brand and fans who love them? 37:06If someone hasn't found their "story" yet, is it possible for them to build a brand? 40:30Has any of her clients realized their own personal story under her watch, and if so, what was the transformation like? 43:31What would the world look like if everyone had their own personal transformation experience where they actually step into who they are? 47:17What in particular is Casey focused on for the near future? 48:43Who are three influencers/teachers who have helped her become who she is today? 50:28What gift does she like giving others? 52:50Which issue does she believe more people should be discussing yet hardly anyone is? 53:48Which ad would she place into the world if it didn't cost anything? 55:16How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 55:38 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Casey Online: Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: GroovefunnelsCasey’s Book - Dream, Build, Repeat (Amazon Link)Alice Carson Tisdale StoryMarshawn Evans Daniels Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Angela Ganote interviews Casey on Fox59 3 Ways of Pushing Past Comparison Casey's Talk on Overcoming the Label and Living a Life of Purpose Casey chats with Taylor Bell about Meditation and Faith Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons yo...

Sameera Khan – Healthy Living for the Creative: Secrets from a Health Nutritionist to Take Care of Yourself (AoL 188) Nov 23, 2020

In 2020, it's been relatively easy to put on a few pounds since we're all more prone to living a sedentary lifestyle. That's why the Quarantine 15 has become a thing. However, that's really a bad excuse to not take care of yourself. So, for the holidays, I wanted to make sure we released a conversation with someone who can help us work-o-holic creatives be a bit more mindful of how we're treating ourselves during the last stretch of the year.While our guest Sameera Khan typically works with bariatric surgery candidates, she has some great tips for the rest of us.Listen in as Veronica and I explore a handful of tips we should keep in mind to keep ourselves from binging and/or staying on track for our holiday meal planning.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What was the spark that drew Sameera towards a career in the health field? 11:03How can someone become more aware of where they're at in their own personal care? 15:52How would the work-a-holic use this knowledge in their day to day? 18:31What is someone facing when they're looking at bariatric surgery? 21:40What kind of actions does someone need to take after bariatric surgery to stay healthy? 26:00Why would someone want to shift their carb intake and what are some tips someone can do that? 28:03What is Sameera focused on for the rest of this year and going forward? 33:24Which 3 books does Sameera find herself giving or telling others about the most? 35:30Is there a documentary she recommends people check out? 36:17What is something she believed as an 18 year but has realized is completely inaccurate and why? 37:17Which three personal truths would Sameera want others to know? 38:52What does it mean to live a life of abundance? 40:40 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sameera Online: Website, Facebook, InstagramCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Uncover Your Personal MissionRegain Be Gone (Amazon Link)Obesity Code (Amazon Link)Whole30What the HealthCuriosity Stream (free with your subscription to Scribd!) Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Rob’s testimonial of the journey she’s been on with Sameera Ed’s testimonial of Sameera’s work Denise Walsh speaks with Sameera about Keeping Weight Off Dr. Oz on the Paleo Diet Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Justin Breen – Live the Life You Want – How to Build Your Own Epic Business (AoL 187) Nov 09, 2020

In the last five years, I've learned a lot of things from doing this show. If someone is looking, I really think it can help someone live the life they want. However, while I might have learned plenty since starting the show, I'd say a big part of that knowledge is simply developing new perspectives on what I already thought I knew.While I've had several changes of perspective, three have stood out the most this year.The first big perspective change I had was that it really does take awhile to master a craft. For example, while I feel I know a lot about producing a great sounding show, there's always tweaks I can be making to improve the show as a whole. But it's only from that experience that I know to make those changes. You're not going to learn meaningful knowledge overnight.The second perspective shift I've received from the show was actually a big game changer. I realized the more people are doing work aligned with what's important to them in life and how others see them, the closer they are to doing work that isn't really... work.And the third realization came from understanding this past year one thing: The more people you meet and let into your life, the more opportunity you have to grow.I share those three perspectives with today's guest, Justin Breen.In fact, when I realized he was building his business on these three core beliefs, it occured to me that I should probably embrace them more myself.Listen in as he shares with Veronica and I why these beliefs are important to him and how they've empowered him to live the life he's proud of.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What initially drew Justin to a career in journalism? 9:13In 2017 Justin realized there was a shift in journalism. What happened that made him realize it was time to start to live the life he desired? 11:43What inspired Justin to write his book Epic Business the way he did? 18:04What are some of the things someone should expect to learn about in his book? 19:53How can someone put their family needs first when they believe the work that they're doing is supporting their family long term? 24:01How important is a knowledge of PR and media connections in business success? 31:09For someone who's just starting out in their business, what should they know about being more respectful of journalists and building relationships with them? 34:26How did Justin learn the skill of leading with relationships in building his business as opposed to being highly transactional? 37:58What does the future of BREpic look like and what is he looking forward to? 43:25Who are Justin's favorite teachers who have helped him get to where he's at today? 45:21Which documentary would he recommend people check out? 45:37What's the best advice he's ever received? 45:58Is there an issue more people should be paying attention to? 46:12What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 46:36 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Justin Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: KennectedGreg Reid AoL InterviewEpic Business - Justin Breen (Amazon Link)Three Feet from Gold - Greg Reid (Amazon Link)Kolbe A IndexDocumentary: Thirteenth Justin's Networking GroupsProvisors (Local chapters around the country)Strategic CoachEntrepreneur's OrganizationAbundance 360 (Elon Musk level) Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: AoL Past Guest Manuj interviews Justin Kristi Ross Interviews Justin - Summary of BrEpic and Some Key Considerations on Growth Rob Rosmis interviews Justin - The Importance of the Story Jordan Ostroff interviews Justin - Developing a Unique Brand Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also,

Ya’el Johnson – One Step at a Time: How to Think Big Yet Focus on What We Can Control (AoL 186) Oct 26, 2020

Believe it or not, but there's a lot of people in this world who are afraid to think big. The reason for this is pretty simple... at least to them. Why think of making a huge impact when you can't even get your own life straight?What I've learned is that having big goals and dreams actually helps one deal with the now. If we have a worthwhile goal, it allows us to prioritize it. And that, allows us to not prioritize what's good now... or at least the actions that might self sabotage us in the long run. In other words, if you have an elephant to eat, that's how you eat it - one bite at a time.In this session with friend of the show, with newly married Ya'el Johnson, Andy and I chat with her about what she's learned about life and success as she's taken control over her own life and destiny. This is a great lesson if you're new to the self development world, but also a great reminder for those of us who might feel down due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How does Ya'el remember getting into the personal development space? 10:46According to Ya'el, why is it necessary for people to control what they can in their lives? 12:10What tips does she have for someone whose been living a horror story and are trying to get out? 19:25What got her interested in aiding in homelessness in the town she's living in? 23:33How can someone tackle a big project like homelessness in their own community? 27:48What can we expect to hear from Ya'el's podcast? 35:01What's going on for Ya'el in the not too distant future? 39:43Who are her three influencers or teachers who have helped launch her to where she's at today? 41:25What is the most powerful question she likes to ask her coaching clients? 41:59What message is out there that's a disservice to youth? 43:29How does Ya'el deal with getting overwhelmed? 46:22What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 47:50 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ya’el Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Uncover Personal MissionBrendon Burchard - Millionaire MessengerRegis Philbin's passing and effect on the South Bend Community Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Ya'el's Poem "The World I See Beings with Me" Abraham Hicks - How to Make Big Things Happen Brendon Burchard - Working on Self Perception Tony Robbins - Achieving Meaning and Real Success in Life Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Lois Stark – Shapes of Changing Times – Exploring Creative Thinking in an Uncertain World (AoL 185) Oct 12, 2020

It's said that college can either teach you what to think or how to think. And in my case, I'd like to believe that it taught me how to think. But looking back, especially this past year, I've realized when it comes to creative thinking, my Purdue career might have failed me. Not because I didn't get anything out of it. I did. However, when I got out of grad school, I found myself trying to build staircases out of information.That's just not how the world works. Especially when you're trying to start or restart a business.In fact, when you're learning something new, using a circular or global way of learning to connect the dots might make more sense to utilize than a linear model.In this session with Emmy award winning documentarian Lois Stark, Veronica and I chat with her about what what she's learned about shapes and patterns in nature, and how those relate to our ability to think now and in the future.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What fostered Lois' interest in becoming a documentarian? 8:38Are there specific ideas people can remember as their world continually shifts around them? 11:57How can we get a little higher to see beyond the divisions of mankind? 24:11How can adults reshape their mindset so we can access the future before it unfolds and possibly influencing it based on what we know from the past? 29:11What advice would she give to business owners in riot zones who want to stay in business, but also need to be cautious about how they engage with their community? 41:32What is Lois working on now and what does she expect for its impact in the future? 47:17Who are three of Lois' influencers or teachers who have helped her get to where she's at today? 52:47What are three books she gifts or tells others about? 56:51In the last five years, which belief, behavior, or habit has most improved her life? 59:42What happens regularly today which would horrify a person from 100 years ago? 1:01:35How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 1:03:28 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lois Online: Website, Facebook, TwitterCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Fizzle - Use a Roadmap to create your business with different thought processes in mind!Synthesized DNA to store dataJoseph Campbell - Power of Myth; Hero with a Thousand FacesCarl Jung - Man and his Symbols Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Lois' TEDx Presentation Understanding Fractal Thinking with Keith McGreggor Sir Ken Robinson on the Journey of Discovering Our Talents Lois is interviewed by Eric Reid of Success Life Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Rob Scott – Tackling Humanity’s Core Problem – How an Identify Shift Can Lead To Your Personal Breakthrough (AoL 184) Sep 30, 2020

There's a lot to be said when it comes to having a personal breakthrough. In fact, having one might just change the rest of your life. However, when it comes to having a breakthrough through an identity shift, what does that actually mean? Shouldn't a breakthrough come before having a change of identity?Interestingly, according to today's guest, Rob Scott, you can find a way to change your perspective on who you are and how the world influences you. Not only that, but when you do, the world can become a much more friendly and/or productive place.In this session, Andy and I chat with Rob about how he could have had all the reasons to be a failure at life, but instead used identity shifting techniques to become the person he is today.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Rob discover his fundamental shift? 9:35What kind of identity shifting techniques did he have to use to get to where he's at today? 15:14What mindset issues does Rob typically see while working with his clients? 22:17There's three steps to changing one's limiting beliefs: awareness, a new choice, and a subconscious pattern. What do those mean, exactly? 23:51How does someone install a new lens in how they see the world? 26:34What would it be like working with Rob when he'd be helping with identity shifting? 38:04What is Rob looking forward to in his work? 50:09Is there a power coaching question Rob likes to ask his coaching clients? 52:02What are three books Rob gifts or gifts to others? 53:05Why is self sabotage such a problem amongst most human beings? 54:10What's one thing every high school student must know? 55:44Is there a secret to achieving personal freedom? 56:52 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rob Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Uncover Personal MissionDavid Bohm - J. Krishnamurti - The Ending of Time;David Bohm - Thought as a SystemDane Maxwell AoL InterviewDane interview on the SPI Podcast Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Rob at The Foundation Live Event 2015 Rob Talks @ Google The #1 Skill in Personal Development How to Change Your Story - Tools to Use to be Resilient Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Joe Sanok – Being of Service to Your Audience – How to Create a Podcast for Your Target Audience (AoL 183) Sep 15, 2020

When you're starting anything in the business world, it's a really good idea to know who your target audience (or avatar) is. Some businesses might have many options, while most actually have a handful or less.Generally speaking, when you're starting a podcast, it's no different. Sure, there's a few podcasts out there that practically anyone can listen to, but for the most part, shows need to be tailored to the audience. This is especially true if the host isn't well known.When this session's guest, Joe Sanok, started his podcast, not many people knew who he was outside of his therapy work. However, with a podcast name of Practice of the Practice, it only makes sense that people who were looking to build their private practice would find his show.In this session, Veronica and I chat with Joe about the importance of knowing your audience and successfully building a brand around their needs.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What lead Joe to realize he had to retire from his therapy practice to build his current business of Practice of the Practice? 9:49How did he realize it was time to sell the therapy practice that he had been building for years? 13:44What inspired Joe to start his podcast in the first place? 15:34Is there anything in particular he's learned by running a practice that he can apply to what he's doing today? 17:16What ideas does he think keep people back from creating something which has a high level of scale and influence? 18:56When someone believes they have limits in their lives and business, what questions should they be asking themselves if they want to move forward? 20:47How can someone make a podcast about an industry that might seem too limited in scope? 23:56Are there key elements a new podcaster should consider if they're starting a show in a particular niche? 26:25Has Joe had to go through any particular pivots this year? 40:28If he could add one song, one book, and one film to the national curriculum, what would they be? 42:35What's a message that's out there which is a disservice to youth? 43:42What's something that costs less than $100 which has changed his life? 44:06Is there something he'd like to do in his lifetime that no one knows about? 45:23What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 45:54 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Joe Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Fizzle (Community for the Newpreneur!)Kelly HigdonJoe's Course: Podcast Launch SchoolFireball - Pit BullMichael Pollins - How to Change Your MindThe Untold History of the United StatesGriffin Wrap around microphone shield Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Fostering Aha Moments Through Slowing Down Launching a Profitable Podcast Tips on Building Your Business with Debbi Dachinger How to Start a Million Dollar Practice with Kasey Compton on Practice of the Practice Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Jason Brown – Day Trading for Beginners: How to Make Passive Income in the Stock Market (AoL 182) Sep 01, 2020

When it comes to the stock market, the most knowledge people typically have is letting someone else manage their portfolio. Robert Kiyosaki strongly urges people not to do this because, generally speaking, those that do manage other people's money do so in whatever way they can earn the most commission. So, where does someone look if they're interested in finding out more about day trading for beginners?For me, this has been an answer I've not been able to find a solution to for the entirety of this show. We've had plenty of guests who have built their businesses in the B quadrant, and we've had several reality stars who have built a great portfolio in the I quadrant. However, we've never had an expert on whose focus is helping those who want to build wealth through paper assets. Until now.More often than not, people generally build an S quadrant business, scale it through the B quadrant, and then take their profits and buy assets in the I quadrant.However, there's no rule that says you can't start slowly in the I quadrant and then build a business helping others do the same in the B quadrant. In this session Andy and I learn how our guest Jason Brown ended up doing just that with The Brown Report and Power Trades University.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Jason get started in the stock market? 13:14How does someone know if they're investing in a good investment in financial education? 20:59Why should someone even think about passive income in general? 27:06What are some keywords someone who wants to make money on the stock market should be paying attention to? 29:51What kind of personal traits should someone have if they're considering getting involved with the stock market? 32:37Is there something specific about Jason's process that works for him and others? 38:05How can someone convert their business' profits into another revenue stream successfully? 41:33What is Jason looking forward to in his business and the market? 45:48Which podcasts are his top 3 most influential? 47:37Is there something he's gotten better at saying no to? 48:43What's something he's learned about recently and excited to implement? 50:49What is one concept every high school student must know? 52:32Is there a secret to living a life of abundance? 54:28 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jason Online: Website, Power Trade University, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: KennectedScience of Getting RichIncrease Your Financial IQThink and Grow RichSPI PodcastAmy Porterfield’s Marketing Made EasyRick Mulready - Art of Online Business Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: 8 Types of Income Money Monday Ep. 7: Learn to Trade Options Robinhood Investing Tutorial Cashflow Quadrant Explained: Going from Employee to Investor Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

How to Get on TV: Using Your Story to Gain Interest in Your Business with Sabrina Santucci (AoL 181) Aug 17, 2020

On the show, we've asked several of ours guests a particular question when we know they've had the answer. And that question is simply this "How did you get on TV?"Interestingly, there's been a few different answers. But the one thing which was common between all of them was that they had a compelling story. The other part was that they networked into the spot.Now, I get what that means. It means that you either found someone you knew who knew the person you were trying to connect with. Or, you randomly connected with someone who could get you on. One's a little more intentional, however, both have the same result.However, what if you don't know where to start in doing that? Sure, there's courses that can teach you how to network with the right people. But wouldn't it be easier if you could just reach out to someone who could help?If you believe you're looking for that kind of person, then today's guest is someone you should connect with.Sabrina Santucci has the network and the skillset to help you on local TV and potentially help you go national. As she says, there's different strategies for each.Listen in as Veronica and I learn more about the key things we need to keep in mind as we look to get on TV.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How'd Sabrina end up in journalism? 8:52What helped her realize that she should strike out on her own? 9:46Has the freedom of the local TV affiliate been taken away as media companies grow? 11:57Has she had a process of building "hype" for stories she's done in the newsroom? 15:07What does Sabrina recommend for pivot businesses who want to build more cohesion with their audience? 19:22If someone wants to be featured on their local morning show, how should they go about doing that? 24:31What are some tips Sabrina has for someone who's new to media? 28:42Who are three influencers or teachers who've helped her get to where she's at in life? 33:19What is her favorite social custom? 34:37What's something she'd like to do but no one knows about? 35:44How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 36:13 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Sabrina Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedInCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Uncover Your Personal Mission Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Chicago Housing Authority Joins Santa for a Day Blind Sailor Set to Compete During Independence Cup, US Para Sailing Championship Sabrina's Demo Reel May 2019 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Dirk van Reenen – A Great Challenge Means Great Opportunity – How to Build a Pivot Ready Business Team from Day 1 (AoL 180) Aug 04, 2020

For a lot of business owners, the pandemic has cost them their livelihood. For example, Yelp! recently shared that 55% of the businesses using their platform which closed down due to the pandemic aren't coming back. What's a business team to do when you're looking at those kinds of numbers? How can you avoid having to close down?The answer, I believe, is all about being able to make a pivot. And this is something we've been discussing in great detail on the show.Unfortunately, for some business teams, pivoting might not be too obvious. Sure, curb service and delivery for some restaurants makes sense, but what if your restaurant wasn't so much a restaurant, but a bar? What if you're reliant on a market that's not doing so great right now such as realty?Today's guest, Dirk van Reenen, excels at helping teams focus on the foundations of business and how they scale their businesses in ways that they might not have noticed before. In fact, with the future looking like things will be changing faster and faster, it's important that all businesses know how to quickly pivot.So what does that look like? Well, the first thing is all about building the right team - and that's where today's conversation takes us.Listen in as Andy and I learn more about Dirk's business BERGflow and how it might benefit those of us going through or preparing to go through a hard time.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What's the path that Dirk followed to eventually starting BERGFlow? 9:45Where did the name BERGFlow come from? 15:20What are some things people need to consider when building a team as a solopreneur? 20:24What challenges does remote work give to a group who's forming into an effective team? 26:50If a leader finds themselves in a situation where there's trust issue in the team, how can they get back some of the control in their group? 32:02According to Dirk, what's the importance of a business team building something worthwhile? 38:54What kind of things is Dirk looking forward to as we move into a different world post-pandemic? 45:40What's the best advice he's ever received? 51:40Which three books does he gift or tell others about? 52:11What's the smallest decision he's made that has had the largest impact in his life? 54:22What's one thing all high school students must know? 59:01What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:01:41 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dirk Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: KennectedDocumentary - Happy - (Flow in BERGfow comes from this documentary)Rocketfuel - Visionary / Operator (or Integrator) relationshipDavid Osborn- Dirk’s Mentore-myth revisitedChris Tuff AoL InterviewThink and Grow RichThe Fish that Ate the WhaleThe Road Less Stupid - Keith CunninghamLoving What Is - Byron Katie Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: How to Navigate the Early Stages of Shift Adapting to the Shift Where is the Bottom of This? What are you doing to Pivot and Move Forward? Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Rohan Kale – So You Want to be a Social Influencer?: A Look at Social Media Marketing in 2020 and Beyond (AoL 179) Jul 21, 2020

Today, more than ever, videos play a large part in social media marketing. If you have a goal of becoming a social influencer, there's a pretty good chance you'll need to know how to not only make but produce good quality content to attract people to be part of your audience.Here's the catch, though. Not all business owners want to be social influencers. In fact, many business owners might prefer to stay out of that particular limelight because they feel that it would take even more time to make that extra content. Time they could be spending doing what works and less experimenting with new content.So how does someone who prefers to work their craft and/or work 1 on 1 with their clients, find the time to create and edit this new content?Well, truth is, they need to bring in someone who has a proven process to attract the right type of audience.Our guest, Rohan Kale, fits the bill. Personally, I call him more of a social media marketing architect. Not only does he has the process down, but like an architect, hires out the in person work to local videographers.It's a really fascinating business model.In this session, Andy and I learn how he got started in business and what about his approach makes his process a winner today and in the future.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Rohan's choice to go to business school eventually lead to starting his own business? 14:31When it comes to building a business, is it worth becoming a social influencer first or should it be a focus in fortune? 20:17How can someone increase their lead generation with a limited budget? 22:00How do you shift the thought of online marketing being a gamble to a one where you know it has a given ROI? 25:18What factors should a business owner consider when they're determining whether to stay localized or go global with their marketing? 26:48For someone who has an in person based business, how does Rohan make his business work from the other side of the world? 29:39What mistakes does Rohan commonly see with those who want to be a social influencer? 31:40What are three tips he'd recommend to those who are looking to expand their reach and influence? 33:10How has the pandemic affected his business? 38:16What is one song, one book, and one film Rohan he'd add to the curriculum in school? 39:53What's the best advice he's ever received? 46:25What new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved his life? 47:35What is something people don't realize is a huge waste of money? 49:14How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 51:33 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rohan Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Fizzle (Start get started for free today!)CBS Sunday Morning Story on the WorkplacePursuit of Happyness (Will Smith)Conversations with God by Neale Donald WalschBollywood Music videos mentioned by Rohan: Dilko Ko Tumse pyar hua and YaaronMalhari - My go to Bollywood music video Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Introduction to Rohan's Agency The Basics of Video Marketing How to Create Your LinkedIn Profile How to Pivot in Adversity Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music.

Dr. Ryan Gottfredson – Unlocking Greater Success – How We Can Move From a Fixed Mindset to One of Growth (AoL 178) Jul 06, 2020

When we have the discussion about achievement and having greater success, many times we go straight to tactics and tools as the answer. Or, if we know better, maybe we'll take a look at our vision and mission and see if it needs to be tweaked a bit.One thing we often skip over, however, is our mindset. As we've been learning in the show recently, mindsets can be seen as the lenses we see the world in. And there's a lot of talk about going from negative mindsets to more positive alternatives.Most of the time, though, this has been a bit of nebulous concept. Especially, when we don't know where we're currently at and how we can improve from there.However, in this session, our goal is to bring that conversation down to reality a bit.Our guest, Dr. Ryan Gottfredson, has spent over five years looking at the knowledge and data on what it means to go from good to great when it comes to mindsets. And what he's found is that mindsets can actually be quantifiable. Through his assessment and book, Success Mindsets, we have a way to find out where we're at in our positive and negative mindsets and have a plan to move all our If you've been searching for an assessment to help you get more clarity on where you should go in your self development journey, this is a great place to start.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Ryan end up in the Organizational Behavior field and later looking at mindsets? 10:06Why does he look at mindsets versus personalities? 13:44What are the four opposing mindsets that we can encounter in the world? 16:57How do the results of Gallup's annual poll on leadership tie into Ryan's research? 21:42How do we as leaders become the better version of ourselves so we can inspire our followers to be their best? 24:04Is there a way to make sure we don't fall into self protective stress and keep in a growth mindset? 26:03What exercises can someone do to keep them in a growth mindset? 29:09Does Ryan feel that his new growth mindset is his new default setting or will he have to continue to reinforce it over time? 32:50What role does a coach play in helping someone improve their mindset? 35:37What benefits can someone expect from reading Ryan's book "Success Mindsets"? 36:43When it comes to the word agile, what does it mean at the individual level? 38:16What has Ryan been doing as part of his pandemic pivot? 41:58How infectious are mindsets when it comes to other people? 43:43What are Ryan's top 3 favorite books he gifts or tells others about? 45:24When you become overwhelmed or unfocused, what does he do? 46:49If he were to run a business or do a job for a day that he's currently not, what would it be? 47:51What's the smallest decision Ryan's made that's had the greatest impact on his life? 48:31How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 49:39 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ryan Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixPowered By: Kennected (Save $500 on your onboarding call by using this link!)Andy’s Interview of Mel McMahonAoL Interview with Chris TuffViktor Frankl - Man’s Search for Meaning5 Minute Journal AppBonds that Make Us Free - Terry WarnerCreativity Inc - Ed CatmullHigh Performance Habits - Brendon Burchard Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: The Power of the Collective Mindset Report Introduction to the Digital Mindset Coach Ryan is Interviewed by Sagi Shrieber Ryan’s Interview with TJ Hoisington Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

Dale Brown – Creating Safe Neighborhoods – Why Knowledge of Self Defense is Vital to a Free Society (AoL 177) Jun 22, 2020

During the civil unrest of 2020, there's been a lot of talk about how to create safe neighborhoods for everyone. However, this isn't a new topic by any means. In fact, it's an issue that many cities have been dealing with for a number of decades.For example, here in Indianapolis, we're way ahead of the curve when it comes to homicides for the year. It's only June and we have had over 100 people killed. This curve has been rising year after year.Add to that the frustration people have with law enforcement and the systems in place for their accountability, and it only makes sense that there's protests.However, where many people draw the line is when those protests turn to violence. When protests turn to riots, that's where the message starts getting lost.So, if people want to make a change for the better, wouldn't it make sense that they do so in non-threatening manner?This session's guest, Commander Dale Brown of the Threat Management Center in Detroit, MI, believes that's the case. On top of this, through his experience of over 25 years, he also believes that when people know a bit about self protection, crime in neighborhoods tends to go down.In this session, Veronica and I learn why this is the case, and what society can do to erase the man made construct of race all together.If you're a peace loving individual and have wanted to have your voice heard, then perhaps Dale's message is for you.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What drew Dale to Detroit to teach the east side community how to defend themselves? 8:08When lots of people were leaving Detroit during the recession, why did Dale stick around and continue to develop the Detroit Threat Management Center? 12:04How does Dale see Detroit's current renaissance playing a part in the rather peaceful protests they're seeing? 19:50Since race is a manmade construct, what are some steps we as a society can do to get rid of it? 30:44How has Dale had to pivot during the pandemic? 35:11What are three books he gifts to others or tells them about? 39:23In the last few years, what's something Dale's started saying no to and why? 40:11What is something that's $100 or less that's changed his life? 49:02Is there anything he believed as an 18 year old but now realizes is completely inaccurate? 49:46How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 51:17 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dale Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Uncover Your Personal MissionHulu Documentary Series "Abandoned" (Dale's on the last part of the last episode - 10)Jordan Harbinger AoL InterviewArt of WarBorn a Crime - Trevor NoahBone Conduction Earpiece Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Something’s Off with Andrew Heaton Ep. 33 | Dale Brown Doesn't Need a Gun | Guest: Commander Dale Brown Something’s Off with Andrew Heaton Ep 69 | Race as a Social Construct | Guest: Commander Dale Brown Introduction to the Threat Management Center on The Rock Newman Show Threat Management in Startup Societies Dale Brown - Detroit Threat Management Center - FULL CLASS at Anarchapulco Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music.

Chris Spurvey – The Ambivert Advantage – How to Sell When You Don’t Like Sales (AoL 176) Jun 08, 2020

For many people, the main reason they don't start a business is simply because they don't want to (or feel they can't) sell. In fact, many of the most successful books in business are those that teach the reader how to sell. And interestingly, many of those books teach tactics that reinforce the reader's perspective of sales. This perspective being that sales is all about bypassing objections that a potential buyer would have.However, what I've learned in the last few years is that sales, when done right, is more about adding value or service to someone who needs a particular solution. Meaning that, if you're looking to develop a sales process, it needs to include a phase where you can ask questions from the potential buyer. It also needs to include a point where you suggest the solution based on the buyer's needs. And then, if they need help, they'll ask for it.This session's guest, Chris Spurvey, is all about that process. And, in fact, he suggests that ambiverts, who are people who aren't quite extroverts or introverts are the best equipped to do sales.Interestingly enough, most people who can't think of doing sales the "traditional" way, are, in fact, ambiverts.In this session, we learn from Chris why ambiverts like him, have this special power to be super successful at giving people what they want.If you've dreaded sales in the past because you don't want to come across as being sleezy or pushy, then this chat is one you don't want to miss.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Chris get over his initial perspective on sales? 12:19If someone wants to change their perspective on how to sell, what kind of mindset shift would help directly with that? 19:21What does he think about the concept of people trying to do the smallest amount of work for the greatest ROI when it comes to their effectiveness as a business owner? 25:34Why does Chris believe business systems are so important? 29:04What was the decision process like for Chris to write a book even though he didn't see himself as an author? 33:25Does he have advice for those who feel they're being pressed to write a book but they don't feel that they're an author at heart? 37:50What's Chris' pandemic pivot looking like and what has him excited about it? 40:27Which song, book, and film would he add to the national curriculum? 44:55Is there something he's been recently learning about he's excited to start implementing? 46:52What's something he'd like to do in his lifetime that no one knows about? 48:04Is there something that's changed his life for under $100? 48:50What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 49:48 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Chris Online: Website, LinkedIn, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Uncover Your Personal MissionGregory Diehl AoL PodcastReiss Motivation ProfileAndy Dix AoL InterviewThe Greatest Networker in the WorldMach2 with your Hair on Fire - Richard BrookBlueprint your Bestseller - Book Architecture MethodI Remember You - Skid RowShawshank RedemptionEvernote Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: How to Sell - Business Begins When You Start a Conversation Make Potential Clients More Invested in the Buying Process What Your Customers are Actually Buying from You 3 Tips How to Break out of A Slump Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form.

Greg S. Reid – Ok, Now What? Tips For Getting Ahead in Life and Business After the Pandemic (AoL 175) May 25, 2020

As the world heads back to a post pandemic normal, more people find themselves wondering about getting ahead of the new status quo.As we move forward, once again many people are realizing (again) the future is uncertain. Just like security was a big concern after 9/11, corporate wellness is going to be a huge topic moving forward. Corporations, being the relatively static entities they are, prefer to have all their ducks in a row. The more predictable the future is, the better they look to their investors.So one would think that part of the new status quo is going to be maintaining a healthy workplace and workforce. Is a business capable of properly reacting to potential future waves of this (and other) diseases? For us creative entrepreneur types, we know that with uncertainty comes big opportunity. So that's why in the last couple of months, my business partners and I have been working on starting a wellness consulting business.If the corporations want to go digging for gold ( in wellness), then we're more than happy to help them find the tools they need.Even if you don't have the expertise to capitalize directly on the new status quo, there will be more than enough room for to indirectly capitalize on it.For example, perhaps you're an artist. Is there a way for you to use the technology everyone has become accustomed to using to get more people around your work? (Yes, virtual art shows...)As we speak with this session's guest, Greg Reid, Veronica and I learn a little bit about the mindset he's used in getting ahead himself - now and in the future.If you've not heard from Greg before, then today might be one of those days which changes the trajectory of those that follow.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Greg get in a position where he was able to capitalize on opportunities when they came along? 8:50What has having connections done for Greg? How can someone start getting ahead by building strategic connections? 17:46How does he stay relevant to all the people who's in the Switchboard? 21:48From Greg's perspective, why is good etiquette and preparedness so important to success? 24:07What behaviors should people work on if they're serious about building their own dream or an empire? 27:13What's Greg excited for in 2020? 35:23Who are his current top 3 influencers who have helped him get to where he's at today? 38:54What gift does he like giving others? 39:57How can someone tell the difference between a Credible Source vs someone who's trying to fake it until they make it? 42:18What's advice out there is a disservice to youth? 43:21What would be found in the "Guide to Being a Creative" handbook? 44:36According to Greg, what's it mean to live a life of Abundance? 46:07 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Greg Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Kennected - Automated LinkedIn Cold Connecting - The Right Way! (If you use this link, let me know so you can save $500 (30%) on your onboarding fee!)Secret KnockCPC - Clues Patterns Choices (Excerpt from Wealth Made Easy which I highly recommend listening to below AND buying!)Wish Man on NetflixCharlie "Tremendous" JonesDavid Corbin (Greg's mentor)Scribd links to three of Greg's Audiobooks: Three Feet from Gold, Wealth Made Easy, Thoughts are Things Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Greg Shares the Success Equation Greg's Personal Library Jeff Binder's Presentation at Secret Knock Wake Up and Crush It Teaser Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and gre...

Chris Tuff – Millennials and Gen Z in the Workplace: What to Expect in a Post Pandemic World (AoL 174) May 11, 2020

Here it is 2020, and a good part of the population scratches their head when the subject of Millennials and Gen Z comes up. With the pandemic completely changing how things are done in the working world for the foreseeable future, it would seem that these generations are going to be the ones left picking up the pieces and reassembling the economy in their own way.So what exactly does that look like? For the most part, we know what it looks like for entrepreneurs. But the usual 9 to 5 world is going to change drastically in the next 5 to 10 years. Like after 9/11, when we were all about ramping up security, are we going to now see a continued uptick in technology use specifically geared towards maintaining healthy workplaces? How will this change the workplace overall? Will things ever go back to "normal"?These are some of the questions Veronica and I ask this session's guest, Chris Tuff, author of the book The Millennial Whisperer.If you've not heard Chris before and you're into futurism, I think you'll really enjoy this chat.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What's his take on the responsibility he has a Xennial? 12:00When did Chris choose to get into marketing as his career? 16:20How is Chris working with leaders to reshape their internal company structures to engage with Millennials? 26:44What does Chris see in the future when it comes to technology playing an ever increasing role in daily work life? 31:47According to Chris, what's Shawshanking and what is its role? 36:20What other technology does he see playing a role in Millennial's lives in the not too distant future? 39:07Besides writing another book, what else is Chris looking forward to doing in 2020 as we move through the pandemic? 42:41Which teachers and influencers have helped Chris get to where he's at today? 47:16What's the biggest plot twist he's seen in his day to day life? 49:14What message in society is a disservice to youth? 50:46Is there something under $100 which changed his life? 51:06What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 51:39 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Chris Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, InstagramCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: FREE Resource - Uncover Your Personal MissionGet a Job (2016)Jason Beckerman (Shared the concept of Shawshanking with Chris)Devin Johnson’s AoL InterviewAntico PizzaTommy Breedlove’s AoL Interview Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Managing Millennials in the Workplace Chris Tuff on the Shrimp Tank Podcast Chris being interviewed by Peter Boulden John Lee Dumas interviews Chris Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Kelly DiNardo – Practicing Mindfulness in an Uncertain World: What Yoga can Teach Us about the Next New Economy with Kelly DiNardo (AoL 173) Apr 28, 2020

In a an usual time like we're going through right now, it's easy to be hyper responsive to everything that's going on around us. Practicing mindfulness is probably the last thing many folks are thinking about. In fact, I'd go on to say that many people are doing the opposite - they're in a constant state of panic. They're still focused on what we've been through, not where the world is going.But can you blame them? Many who were hanging on a thread from their day job have found themselves in a lot of hurt right now. Even small business owners and farmers find themselves having to do things they never thought they'd have to.What I've personally found out is this. If we can manage our stress in stressful times, then new solutions and new ways of looking at the world come more readily. We have to give ourselves room to find our own pandemic pivot. (Plus it always seems to me that survivors in zombie movies tend to see what the masses are doing, and do the opposite!)In this conversation with Kelly DiNardo, we learn about a time where she herself had to pivot earlier in her career. While it wasn't convenient at the time, it sure did prep her for future times of adversity.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What was Kelly's "A-ha!" moments when it came to practicing mindfulness? 11:22What was the process like for Kelly in putting together her Yoga business? 17:37How does she find time to manage her two completely different businesses? 22:13Based on how she runs her business, what opportunities has she seen to grow and expand her business? 26:54What are her thoughts when it comes to achievement vs feeling shut in and scared during the pandemic? 33:13Even though we're dealing with the pandemic in 2020, what is Kelly still excited for this year? 39:24What are Kelly's top 3 influential podcasts she listens to? 41:23In the last few years, is there something specific she's learned to say no to? 42:35Is there an issue more people should be talking about right now, yet hardly anyone is with the pandemic? 43:16What's a tip for traveling? 44:42How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 48:02 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kelly Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Kennected - Meet Great People Automagically on LinkedInThe Daily Podcast via The New York TimesUltimate Health PodcastOn BeingRosie Acosta - Radically Loved Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Kelly and Amy with Rosie Acosta on Practicing Mindfulness Shannon Crow interviews Kelly on the Connected Yoga Teacher Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast interview of Kelly and Amy Sarah Boxx interviews Kelly on the No Labels, No Limits Show Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Joe Trodden – Dissecting the Entrepreneurial Mindset – Why It Takes More than a Visionary to Achieve Great Things (AoL 172) Apr 13, 2020

When it comes to the entrepreneurial mindset, most of the time we hear topics that the new business owner needs to know. It's great to know that there's so much support for folks new to the game. In fact, people like my unofficial mentor Pat Flynn and the crew over at Fizzle have made decent livings on helping these folks. (Which I admire because it's really hard to grow a reputation in this market segment. The market is already saturated and many folks don't or can't pay at this stage in the game.)However, there is market for entrepreneurs and business owners who have had a bit of success. This is the scaling stage - the stage that Veronica, Andy, myself, and previous cohosts of the show specialize in.And depending on how they've grown the business to this point, the way that they'll continue to grow is more than likely completely different than what got them to that level of success.In today's chat with Joe, Veronica and I are reminded that different personalities can build a business so far. It's when you bring other complementary personalities to the table that you can obtain true greatness.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Joe find himself working in the mindset space? 10:12What are some of the mental blocks Joe finds himself helping entrepreneurs with? 15:57What major shifts should business owners take to see their business in a new light? 21:30Is there a way for someone who's had greatness to setup a system of making decisions to keep on that path of success? 30:39What makes Joe excited for this upcoming year? 37:55What one song, one book, and one film would he add to the world's curriculum? 42:17What's something about entrepreneurship in the future that he's excited about? 43:35What message is a disservice to youth? 44:47Is there something which costs under $100 that has changed Joe's life? 46:12Which decision has he made that's had the largest impact in his life? 47:05What one thing would he like to do in his life that no one knows about? 48:14What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 50:16 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Joe Online: Website, LinkedInCohost: Veronica KirinPowered By: Optimate.coBrendon Burchard - Automate and DelegateAoL Interview with Frank ForteAgile FrameworkAoL Interview of Michael AinslieDivenire by Ludovico EinaudiInside Advantage (2008) -Robert BloomApocalypse NowSennheiser PX 100-II Headphones (ebay Link) Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Joe Sharing about Instructing on Toppa Joe featured with Joshua Smith of the GSD Mode Podcast Denise Walsh Interviews Joe Joe’s interview with Larry Roberts on the Readily Random Podcast Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Devin Johnson – Automated Business Marketing the Right Way: Why Leading with Relationships is Ideal When Making Sales (AoL 171) Mar 30, 2020

Business marketing online is still a bit of a mystery to many business owners. Especially when it comes to LinkedIn.In the past, we've had interviews with LinkedIn marketing experts Myr Bacun and AJ Wilcox about building groups and advertising on the platform.Those are great and cool strategies on their own, and I know they work. But it seems that whenever I go to LinkedIn, I'm always being blasted by 3 to 5 messages saying "Hey, nice to connect! Seems we know similar people. Do you need help with...?" Have you felt that way?As this session's guest, Devin Johnson puts it, it's simply not the way to do long term business. You lead with relationship first.So in this interview, we'll learn how Devin and his company Kennected are righting the ship when it comes to making meaningful connections online.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What were the early years like of being an entrepreneur for Devin? 11:59How'd Devin eventually get into marketing? 16:22How did it occur to him he could create a program to do things he found himself repeating in his marketing? 22:45What are some of Devin's do's and don'ts when it comes to marketing? 28:28If he knew what he knows now when he first started, what would he have done differently? 33:11What's on the horizon for Devin? 34:11Who are his top 3 favorite influencers? 37:55What's a documentary that people should check out? 39:18What is something he's become good at saying no to? 39:58Is there something under $100 that has changed Devin's life? 42:41What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 44:37 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Devin Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: KennectedFiverrJeremy Miller AoL InterviewEd Mylett - World Financial Group - Three Days in OneGrant CardoneGary VVeronica’s List of Remote Work OpportunityBoomerang - Gmail reminder software Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Intro to Using Kennected to Grow Your Business w/ CMO Elliot Drake Kennected Training Video with Elliot Andy Mork shares his Experience using Kennected Zack Hesterberg Shares his Experience with Kennected Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

John Miles – Virtually Assisting VA’s in Economic Crisis – How Optimate and iWorker Aid Talent in Distress (AoL 170) Mar 17, 2020

With the coronavirus outbreak, working remotely is starting to become a normal trend. In fact, I'd say it's moved the timeline up by 5 years or more until we see a lot more remote workers. However, not all virtual workers are from first world countries where being able to work remotely is considered a perk. Instead, they reside in countries where they might be in the middle of long term economic crisis. They have learned how to become virtual assistants or VA's so that they can bring in money than they'd get paid in their home country.To help those folks, today's guest, John Miles, and his partners at iWorker and Optimate, have built a network of VA's around the globe. These aren't just any VA's, though. They are VA's who actually are usually more than capable to handle what us solopreneurs would throw at them. In fact, a lot of them have degrees in the work that they do.In this interview with John, we find out why he and his partners felt they needed to start down this path and who might benefit from hiring from those in the network.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What's John's history in business and as an entrepreneur before starting iWorker and Optimate? 9:48What are some questions people need to consider before they bring on a VA or hire locally? 23:22Due to what his various brands do as social enterprises, has John considering making them B-Corp's? 31:19Which countries are iWorker and Optimate targeting in finding VAs to work with? 35:44How can people support what John and his co-founders are up to without hiring a VA? 38:09Is there anything exciting for John coming up in 2020? 43:30Who are three influencers he follows regularly? 44:48Who would be someone John would get starstruck by interviewing? 47:19What new habit has recently improved his life? 47:40What costs less than $100 that has changed John's life? 48:39Is there something he believed when he was 18 but doesn't today? 49:14What's a tip for traveling John has? 50:01How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 50:40 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: John Online: Optimate, iWorker, LinkedInCohost: Veronica KirinAoL Interview with local virtual assistant, Emily KellyWilmer Valderrama on Lewis HowesAoL Interview Chris Schwab Tim Ferris - 4 Hour Work WeekCharles Duhigg - The Power of HabitNeil PatelRamit SethiRichard Dawkins Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Chris Ducker on Hiring a VA Chris on Why VAs aren't a Magic Pill John on the High-Octane Mechanics Show John's interviewed by Yaro Starak Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Michael Ainslie – Navigating Ethical Issues in Business – Why Doing What’s Right Ultimately Makes the Difference (AoL 169) Mar 02, 2020

As we grow more successful, it can be easy for power to go to our heads. We can start to think we're unstoppable. This is especially true on the grand scale when we see ethical issues in business headline the news. One right now, for example, is the rehabilitation of the Boeing 737 Max line of aircraft. It has turned into an epic crisis in the last couple of years for them as they simply have not done well in addressing the issue. Nor did they really do a great job of mitigating it either. Whoever made the decision to cut corners and create the software which caused a couple flights to crash, obviously shouldn't have cut those corners.Another example was back in 2008 when Lehman Brothers had to file for bankruptcy. Out of all the things that went on that year, I still remember watching the news as the threat of that particular crisis grew more inevitable. When it finally did, the market plummeted... as well as the savings and lifestyles of many people who thought they had done things right.Today's guest, Michael Ainslie, was one of the group of people that had to make the decision to file for Chapter 11. Sure, making the decision was tough, but it was the right thing to do.Being part of that board hasn't been his only rodeo, however. He was also the CEO of the internationally known auction house Sotheby's. Let's just say they had a few things they had to deal with during his time there as well.In his new book, A Nose for Trouble, he shares with us how he's been able keep his head through all the adversity in his career.In this chat, Andy and I get the chance to learn a few things you won't hear on any other interview of his!Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: If Michael wrote a screenplay for his life, where would the opening scene be? 9:42As a first hand witness, how do highly successful board members end up in a orange jumpsuit in a prison? 14:38What kind of people do these types of people hire as leadership for their companies? 16:29How was Michael able to keep himself from being consumed by the power he's had in his career? 20:38How does he suggest executives balance the line between the what's right and the needs of different stakeholders? 22:04What can Xennials and younger generations of entrepreneurs learn from the mistakes of leaders who have gone before them? 27:06What advice does he have to a company who's trying to rebuild their brand and reputation if they've been dragged through the media? 32:38What's Michael looking forward to in 2020? 34:34Who are his 3 top influencers are teachers who have helped him get to where he's at today? 39:54What's a gift he loves to give others? 40:29Is there a documentary that he'd recommend people watch? 40:26What's Michael's favorite social custom? 42:02How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 42:40 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Michael Online: Website Cohost: Andy Dix Session Sponsor: Fizzle - A REAL entrepreneurship community with REAL advice! Corning World Travel Fellowship Sotheby’s Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Elon Musk on Joe Rogan Alex Heard - Chancellor at Vanderbilt U Ron Daniel - Managing partner at McKinsey J. Leslie Rollins and the Ohio Fellows Program Fork Over Knives Mort and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Michael on the passing of Morton Mandel Royal Poinciana Chapel New Garden Michael's interview with Bloomberg Radio Interview with Kerry Lutz of the Financial Survival Network Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes!

David E. Bryant – Return on Experience and Expertise: Why Staying Humble Allows for Big Time Growth (AoL 168) Feb 16, 2020

Return on Experience and Expertise, or RoEE, is something we all should realize we have. Whether you're more street smart or climbed your way up the twin towers of formal education and the corporate world, you do have experience which can serve not only you, but those around you.However, that said, it's up to us to realize what expertise can truly help others. Unlike our Passion, we don't get to choose our Purpose and where we fit with others.However, when we can pair up our Purpose with our Passion, then we have the seeds to greatness. Add it to a unique Process, and we have a winning formula for awesome Profit!Sound familiar? It should. I shared briefly about the 4 P's of the Ikigai in this blog post recently.Today's guest, David Bryant, is a prime example of someone who's not only found this sweet spot in his career, but also has been able to take advantage of it. How? By staying humble and learning lessons wherever or from whoever he can.In this chat, Andy and I get the chance to learn how he's done this over his career and some of the key things he's learned along the way.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What lead Dave to study sports marketing and business? 9:19How did spending time and learning in the MLM industry compare to the knowledge he picked up from getting his business degree? 14:42What are some of the topics that David learned in his time in LegalShield that he can share with teens and college students? 20:41What does he think are some of the key foundational learnings he's had where he can now turn around and maximize on experience or expertise? 24:43Which business lessons has his faith taught him? 29:19How did LegendBorne get its start? 31:24What are some challenges that he's given himself for the upcoming year? 48:41What books are his top 3 favorite that he gifts or tells others about? 52:18If he could ask anyone living or dead a question, who and what would it be? 52:54What are three truths that Dave has learned over time that he wants others to know? 54:02How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 58:05 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dave Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramCohost: Andy DixSession Sponsor: FreshbooksKelley School of BusinessThink and Grow RichRichest Man in BabylonHabits of Highly Effective People Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Why the Name LegendBorne? Dave on why LegendBorne is Unique LegendBorne Sportswear in the Field Akuma vs LegendBorne - Which Jersey Should You Buy? Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Lisa Mustard – Embracing Her Why – A Journey from Sports Marketing to Marriage and Family Counseling… and More! (AoL 167) Feb 03, 2020

When it comes to marriage and family counseling, one would think that the therapist loves to do what they're doing. Why else would they do it? It has to be a super fulfilling job in that you're doing all this great work with couples and helping them make breakthroughs critical to the relationship's survival.However, just like any other health related position, working with troubled patients can take its toll. It's so easy to take their problems home on top of the all the things that one has to cope with in their own life.And it's not just the health field - doing anything you love too intensely for a long time can lead to burnout.This is certainly the truth for this session's guest, Lisa Mustard.And, in fact, it's one of the reasons that she's started her podcast, The Therapy Show. In this chat, Veronica and I get the chance to learn how she's been able to package up her own life experiences in two hugely different arenas into what she's doing today. Not only that, but we also discuss the importance of self care regardless of our position.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: After getting started in the sports marketing arena, how did Lisa end up as a therapist? 12:27How has she been able to repackage her skill set as a therapist to being a coach? 17:45Are there any similarities with her therapy patients vs those that she coaches? 22:36What sparked Lisa's interest in starting a podcast for therapists? 25:36When it comes to building a new business, does Lisa think we should build on the side of our day job or build a runway first? 33:55Why does it take burnout for us to realize how to be happy? 39:12How does she feel like her work is helping others not fall down the stress rabbit hole? 42:37What has Lisa excited for 2020? 48:58What are three of Lisa's favorite influential podcasts? 51:05Which three books are her favorite to gift or tell others about? 51:38Which message out there is a disservice to youth? 53:21What is something that would be found in a Creative Handbook for Entrepreneurs? 54:22What's Lisa's secret to achieving personal freedom? 54:24 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lisa Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionTour DuPontGoal Digger Podcast - Jenna KutcherPractice of the Practice - Joe SanokMaybe You Should Talk to Someone - Lori GottliebDesigning Your Life: How to Build a Well Lived Joyful Life - Bill Burnett and Dave EvansUntangled - Lisa Damour Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Be More Productive with Facebook in Less Time The Future of Social Media with AI Coping with Deployments over the Holidays Better Communication in Romantic Relationships Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Tommy Breedlove – Legendary By Choice: Why Finding Your Passion & Purpose in Life is the Secret to Long Term Significance (AoL 166) Jan 19, 2020

I can't tell you how many times in college I heard fellow students use the phrase "I'm going to take a nap and wait patiently for death" as a joke. And in reality, for many, life is simply something that has to be endured. However, I fully believe that finding your passion & purpose in life is a huge part of getting out of that life of quiet mediocrity.Since college, and especially after starting this podcast, I've come to the realization that individuals who have this figured out have overall a lot less stress in their life. Not only that, but they usually have a higher chance of being fulfilled by the work they're doing.This session's guest, Tommy Breedlove, has gone through it all. From being incarcerated early in life, to working at the C-suite level, to realizing that the more he wrote his own story, the less others controlled it. Today he helps others not only realize that fact for themselves, but helps them find their next level.In this chat, Andy and I get the chance to learn how he made that realization for himself, how he helps other men find their own way, and some pointers we can all use to start moving the dial a little bit more today.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What kind of legacy does Tommy want to leave? 7:47What was the defining moment which lead Tommy to his current path? 8:39Can something be said to someone who has fallen into a contentment coma to help them get out? 17:35What's the current state of men in America, and why did he focus to work them specifically? 20:49Is there a difference between boys, dudes, and men? 24:52According to Tommy, how do you start finding your passion & purpose in life and build a life of legacy? 28:17Does he have any recommendations for someone do to build a financial fortress and build a legacy? 32:12What are 3 favorite books he likes to give or tell others about? 42:36Is there anything he recently says no to? How did he come to that realization? 42:59Who's the most awe inspiring person he's met and why? 43:56What's something he'd like to do in his lifetime that no one knows about? 45:09What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 45:50 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tommy Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixSession Sponsor: FizzleTommy’s Book - LegendaryBig Leap - Gay HendricksThink and Grow Rich - Napoleon HillWar of Art - Steven Pressfield Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: 12 Minute Conversation with Engel Jones Tommy on the Brandon Smith Show Brandon Labella Interviews Tommy Tommy via Purpose on Tap Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Andrew Heaton – Creating Opportunities through Political Satire: Using Your Unique Talents, Interests, and Experiences to Fulfill Your Mission (AoL 165) Jan 05, 2020

In general, politics is a topic that people are really engaged in or they want to keep away from it with a 10 foot pole. Personally for me, I'm a bit of a junkie. And in fact, the shows that I tend to listen to engage in political satire. They don't take themselves too seriously.I love that because it's such a break from the norm. Because when you think of politics today, you often think of this side vs that side. One side is right while the other side is wrong. One side is Trump and on the other side you have the Pelosi lead Democrats. This wasn't always the case.Today's guest, Andrew Heaton, is someone I started listening to sometime last year in his last podcast called There's Something Off with Andrew Heaton. That particular show concluded this past summer and since then he's been busy building his own show entitled The Political Orphanage. (He also has a new show called Alienating the Audience , Sci-Fi based show, which we'll talk a bit about in the interview.)Listen in as Andy and I get a chance to find out from Andrew what his process has been as he's been building his new platform. And what he can share with other creators in regards to getting on the national stage.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How does Andrew connect at a different level with his audience than most political commentators? 10:38Are politicians in DC the same people behind the scenes versus what we see in the news and media? 14:11What's Andrew's advice for a student to set themself up to work in Washington DC? 17:08What are some action steps he recommends to creatives, such as podcasters, who are in the hunt to get on a larger stage? 23:11How does he go about getting guests on his podcasts? 35:49Is there a certain way Andrew recommends to grow a contact list? 41:01What business lessons has he learned through his experiences as a standup comic? 56:50How has "always saying yes" affected him as a podcaster? 59:37What's Andrew looking forward to in the New Year? 1:02:12Which book, film, and song would Andrew add to the National Curriculum? 1:04:47What's Andrew do when he becomes overwhelmed or unfocused? 1:07:32What's a topic that would be found in a handbook for entrepreneurs if Andrew wrote it? 1:10:33Is there something he wished was still a thing? 1:12:12What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:12:45 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Andrew Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionAndrew’s 2 Podcasts - Alienating the Audience, The Political OrphanageUpright Citizens BrigadeHenry Hazlitt - Economics in One Lesson Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Uberdunger Cologne for Men Game of Thrones: Libertarian Edition Star Wars: Libertarian Edition Baby Yoda for President Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Tess Wicks – Perspectives on Income: Understanding Money Mindset and Personal Financial Management Strategies (AoL 164) Dec 19, 2019

Personal financial management is a topic that many people really don't want to touch with a ten foot pole. A lot of the time, the reason for this is that as a society, we're just not taught how to manage our own money. For those of us who are lucky to have extra to invest, we feel that we need to hire a financial advisor or investor to do the work for us.While that might be helpful, it's not a great plan to simply give up the responsibility for our own portfolio. Since the world runs on money, we all should have a good fundamental knowledge of how the game works.In this session, Veronica and I speak with Tess Wicks. Like many others, Tess didn't grow up really thinking about money. In fact, the only reason she started learning about the subject was through necessity due to her major and future career.However, that career didn't last long. After realizing she wasn't cut out of the 9 to 5 world and could help others with their knowledge of money, she set out on a mission to educate.In our chat, we learn about the illusion of job security, her unique digital nomad lifestyle, and why it's important to set goals in our finances as entrepreneurs.Having a healthy lifestyle is something that is brought up time and again in pop culture. However, with all the temptations of fast food, taking it easy, and dealing with stress, many people just simply struggle to do what's best for them.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Tess get her start in the financial world? 11:07Where did she find her first client as an independent advisor? 15:15What made her focus on helping self employed clients with personal financial management? 15:56How has Tess been able to get around the illusion of job security for herself and with her clients? 19:01What's the traditional "Digital Nomad" or "World Citizen" lifestyle look like for Tess? 27:16What are some things that someone needs to consider before they travel the world while working? 31:09How does setting goals and "paying yourself first" help her clients with their finances? 35:22What's Tess excited about in 2020? 42:04Who are three influencers or teachers that have launched her to where she's at today? 43:31What's a gift she likes giving others? 46:48What advice does she regularly hear adults giving children that she'd called BS on? 47:13What's her favorite social custom? 48:08What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 48:45 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Tess Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Fizzle - Start For Free Today!5 Minute Journal AppThe Wander Wealthy PodcastWander Wealthy RoadmapDane Maxwell/Andy Drish - The FoundationAshley Logan in ChicagoAmanda Boleyn - She Did It Her Way Podcast Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Investing for Online Coaches Five People to have on your Coaching Team Video 1 of the 12 Days of Money Mindset Change Your World with NLP Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Cyndi Walter – Health, Wealth, and Happiness – Why a Positive Mindset and Healthy Lifestyle Should be a Part of Your Business Plan (AoL 163) Dec 06, 2019

Having a healthy lifestyle is something that is brought up time and again in pop culture. However, with all the temptations of fast food, taking it easy, and dealing with stress, many people just simply struggle to do what's best for them. However, once you do figure out how to live healthier and learn how to live a positive mindset, achieving your goals gets that much easier. Main reason why is that you won't constantly feel lethargic and out of energy.In this session, Andy and I talk with Cyndi Walter who figured out at an early age that looking at the positive side of things makes life not only easier, but more fulfilling as well. Pair that with her experience in the direct sales world since she was in school and it's no wonder that she has the ability to make an impact in the lives of many others - over 40,000 others in fact.In this conversation with Cyndi, Andy and I get the chance to hear some of the secrets she's used to build an amazing business! Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: Why should someone even consider getting started with a direct sales company? 9:00How was Cyndi introduced to the industry? 10:10How does someone become the healthiest version of themselves? 13:53How does she advise clients to make the time to make a healthy lifestyle a priority for themselves? 15:48What kind of connections does she make between mind, body, and total performance? 17:02What's the biggest misconception Cyndi finds herself helping clients overcome with health and mindset? 18:37What's the wisest way to think about our food choices? 20:49How has Cyndi been able to position herself in a way online that she's not conflicting with typical direct sales rules? 23:20What kind of systems does Cyndi have in her working day which have helped her be as successful as she is? 26:06Are there specific strategies she uses to balance family, community, and business in her life? 29:10What are the first signs of someone's life going out of balance? 31:22What's Cyndi looking forward to in 2020? 36:51Who are three influences who have launched Cyndi to where she's at today? 39:15One gift she likes giving others? 41:27What service is out there that's a disservice to youth? 42:34Is there a message that should be discussed more, but hardly is? 43:38 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Cyndi Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixSession Sponsor: Expert SecretsBlog Post on Fractal PatternsAoL Interview with Jeff GambleCorn Fed SpartansJohn MaxwellRod HairstonEric Worre Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Healthy Lifestyle: Toxicity and Cleansing How Much Water to Drink Daily? Benefits of Gratitude Tips to Manage Stress Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Manuj Aggarwal – Benefits of Practicing Mindfulness Daily: Why Searching Within Can Lead to Our Next Big Opportunity (AoL 162) Nov 21, 2019

When it comes to achievement in the creative space, you have to put in the actual work to get there. However, we're not just talking about performing a particular skill like you would in a job, though. In fact, it starts with building one's mindset. And one way to work on one's mindset is through the form of practicing mindfulness or perform meditation.In this session, we're talking to Manuj Aggarwal who knows all about this world. Interestingly enough, when he lived in India, he never had an interest in this knowledge. However, as he moved to the western world, he realized that it had some real benefits.In this conversation with Manuj, Andy and I have the chance to find out what this journey looked like like for him - including when he realized he needed to start. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What was Manuj's perspective on formal education growing up? 10:54How did he make the time to seek the knowledge to get ahead in his career? 12:20What does mindfulness and meditation mean to Manuj? 17:44Is there anything wrong with the general population's perspective on money? 24:32What challenges and new opportunities has he seen running an international business? 28:11Does Manuj see himself as a new trend in startups and entrepreneurship in India? 30:56What's got Manuj excited for 2020 and beyond? 36:08What's his advice to those who are 50 years old or beyond and want to stay on top of technology and stay relevant? 40:00If Manuj could add one song, one book, and one film to the national curriculum, what would they be? 43:42Is there something he's learning about that he's really excited to implement? 44:41What's something that every high school student must know? 46:19What's the best advice he's ever received? 47:20How does one live a life of abundance? 48:56 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Manuj Online: TetraNoodle, Innerget, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixSession Sponsor: Fizzle - Get Started FREE Today!The Power of Now - Eckart Tolle Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Interview of Dr. Glenn Livingston on Developing a Healthy Lifestyle Interview of AJ Wilcox on B2B LinkedIn Advertising Manuj interviews Chris Prefontaine on Real Estate Entrepreneurship Prady Tewarie on Hypergrowth in a Competitive Industry Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Dr. Grace Lee – Going Against the Grain: Why Formal Education Might Not Be the Best Option for Your Next Career Transition (AoL 161) Nov 07, 2019

Making a career transition is not a topic to be taking lightly. In fact, for many people, the idea is simply a pipe dream. They feel stuck where they're at due to having to support their family or that they simply don't have time to go to college to move ahead.However, college isn't always the answer. In fact, there's some questions that college isn't designed for at all!In this session, Veronica and I speak with Dr. Grace Lee about the pros and cons of formal education and how we can actually harness our own gifts in our work. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What response did Grace have to the trauma of being alone and homeless by the age of 10? 9:10What started helping her realize that she could be and have more in life? 14:12When did she determine that she wanted pursue her formal education? 21:02After realizing what she did about the formal education system, how does Grace help those in career transition? 34:05Why isn't she a fan about following your passion? 36:26What does Grace recommend to those who feel they're stuck in a rut and need to get out of their comfort zone? 41:42Besides having mentors, what are some secrets to success? 44:38Are there any secrets to success that young go-getters often use that older folk can implement in their own lives and self-mastery? 46:05What is the vision for Career Revisionist? 49:17What is Grace excited about for the year 2020? 52:08Top 3 influencers or teachers who have launched Grace to where she's at today? 53:50What's something that costs under $100 that has changed her life? 54:11What happens regularly today that would horrify someone from a hundred years ago? 55:16If she woke up tomorrow as her 10 year old self with all her memories, what would she do? 55:38What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 56:28 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Grace Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionCareer Revisionist PodcastJordan Harbinger Interviews Mike RoweKeith CunninghamRobert KiyosakiMichael Gerber Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Is College Right for Me? How to Increase Confidence Successful but not Fulfilled? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Matt Baker – Small Business Accounting for the Rest of Us: Why Knowing Your Numbers is Imperative to Sustainable Self-Employment (AoL 160) Oct 24, 2019

Small business accounting is a topic that many entrepreneurs needlessly struggle with when they're getting their feet wet with running a business. For me, I have a simple tracking system of my expenditures. And usually, when it comes to invoicing, I usually opt to get paid on the front end. Outside of that, I really don't have too much to keep track of.However, I realize I'm not a true representation of most business owners. Most business owners need a platform that can do more than AR/AP. They might need something that takes care of payments and is a CRM on top of that. A one stop location for all of your financial bookkeeping.That's where Freshbooks comes in.In our chat today, Matt Baker, VP of Corporate Strategy and International Expansion at Freshbooks, shares with us what numbers of business owners should be paying attention to.We also discuss the process of de-risking the move to self-employment as well as what he'd recommend to entrepreneurs starting out in the Midwest. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: If Disney were to make a movie about Matt, what it's genre be and how would it begin? 6:42 What's Matt's thoughts on going to college in today's career climate? 12:15 How can someone de-risk the move to self-employment? 16:30 What would he recommend to folks wanting to start a business in the Midwest? 20:53 Is social media creating an unrealistic vision of what it takes to be an entrepreneur? 24:55 Who's a realistic role model someone can follow to learn to start their business? 28:04 How safe is being a W2 employee for the foreseeable future? 29:59 What are some steps that someone can do to take control of their career? 33:56 What financial numbers should a small business owner pay attention to? 37:42 When things are going wrong for businesses in their finances, where does it typically go wrong? 42:18 What does Matt see himself doing the rest of 2019 and beyond? 44:49 What 3 influential podcasts does he listen to on a regular basis? 48:16 One gift Matt likes giving other people? 49:17 What's an issue that more people should be talking about? 50:35 When Matt becomes overwhelmed or unfocused, what's he do? 51:50 What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 53:06 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Matt Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTubeCohost: Andy DixSession Sponsor: FreshbooksHopeful Hoosier PodcastBreakfast Lecture Series - Creative MorningsOnward Nation PodcastDose of Leadership PodcastConscious Millionaire Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: #imakealiving Los Angeles Preview Creating a Genuine Brand in the Digital World Bill Morrison on Learning on the Fly How to Avoid Small Business Bankruptcy Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Prady Tewarie – Peak Performance in a Bottle: How Body Building & Business Systems Lead to the Best Nootropics Based Supplement (AoL 159) Oct 10, 2019

When it comes to peak performance, most experts on the matter suggest that we learn how to care for ourselves, plan, and execute accordingly. However, even the most disciplined of us will have problems from time to time. Whether it's a physical ailment or a mental breakdown, we all have issues from time to time. Thankfully, there's some supplements on the market that can really impact your mental state. In fact, some of them contain some of best nootropics in existence. If you're not familiar with term nootropics, Veronica and I weren't either before this interview. However, the way that our guest, Prady Tewarie, described them, it almost sounds too good to be true! Something better than coffee?! Blasphemy! In today's conversation, Prady shares with us his journey in starting his business Azoth, one of the fastest growing nootropic supplement companies today. What's cool to me is that his entire journey in starting his business has been rather organic. He didn't force it by starting a business first and then finding a product. In fact, he did it the way that it should be done. If starting and growing a business based on your interests is something you're wondering if you should do, let Prady's story inspire you to give it a shot. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: After spending so much time going after a law degree and becoming a lawyer, what inspired Prady to become an entrepreneur? 9:32How did he realize that fitness was essential to being in the right state of mind for his business, partners, and clients? 11:46Where did the idea for Azoth come from? 14:56How did Prady come to realize that systems were critical to building his business? 21:44How did Prady find himself getting involved with Real Estate Investing? 33:10What is he looking forward to in the end of 2019 and beyond? 40:40If he could add one book, one song, and one film to the national curriculum, what would they be? 42:33One thing under $100 that has changed his life? 44:07What's a believe, behavior, or habit that he's started in the last 5 years that's helped him improve his life? 46:16What's something he believed when he was 18 but now feels is inaccurate? 47:44What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 49:19 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Prady Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionAudacious Entrepreneur on the Move PodcastNootropicsRay Dalio - PrinciplesJohn Warrillow - Built to Sell Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Prady and Justin Hall on Having the Right Info on Supplements Enlightened Millennial: Why Hard Work Is Not Enough! Should I Quit my 9-5 and Start My Own Business? The Reason You’re Not Achieving Wealth Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Michael Zipursky – Make Real Income with Your Expertise: Key Concepts in Starting a Consulting Business (AoL 158) Sep 26, 2019

For many people, starting a consulting business is something they've thought about doing at one or another. But just like most entrepreneurial endeavours, many don't get started because they don't know the way to find real success. And many times, they don't know anyone who is a "successful" consultant to learn from.In my experience, there are a few well known names out there that come to mind when you're talking about becoming a decent consultant. Today's guest is one of those names.Michael has been a consultant since the age of 19 and since then, he's been honing his craft and helping others along the way. Since 2007, he and his cousin Sam have empowered 34,000 people from over 80 countries with their company Consulting Success.To Michael and Sam, success is not about numbers or material gains. Instead, it's about being in a place where money isn't a concern anymore. It's the ability to go out to enjoy a meal or a trip with family. It’s having the certainty you need – in an increasingly uncertain world – to take charge of your future. It's the freedom to live life on your own terms.If consulting is something you've thought about getting started with, I'd highly suggest getting to know Michael in this chat with Veronica and me. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How has his family and traveling across the world played a role in Michael's career? 8:54What was the trigger for Michael and his business partner to take their consulting work online with Consulting Success? 14:05How can consulting set entrepreneurs free? 18:31What models are available for consultants to use with their business? 20:34What are the 6 principles of running a successful consulting business? 24:56What does making better decisions within a consultancy mean? 27:46How does someone know what to offer and how much it should cost when they're selling their expertise to others? 36:50What is Michael excited about in the rest of 2019 and beyond? 42:41What is one book, film, and song he'd add to the national curriculum? 44:38Is there anyone he could interview that would cause him to be starstruck? 48:06What message is out in the public that is actually a disservice to youth? 49:06In the last 5 years, what new habit or behavior has most improved his life? 50:26What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 52:44 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Michael Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: NameCheapClickfunnelsRussell BrunsonMichael's Interview of Blair EnnsMomentum - Early Stage Course for ConsultantsSiddhartha - Hermann HesseNessun Dorma - PavarottiJoe PolishDan SullivanStephan Spencer - Get Yourself OptimizedRolin Fraser - Business LunchDustin Matthews - Get Wealth FitBloomberg - Masters in BusinessImpact Theory - Tom BilyeuMichael’s Free Guide to Growing a Consulting Business Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Avoid Information Overload by Using the ACTION Approach The Unprofessional Professional - Your Thoughts? Veteran Consultant Testimonial From Corporate World to Consulting Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so.

AoL 157: It’s a Book! No Nonsense Strategies for Non Fiction Writing and Publishing with Lindsay Whiting Sep 12, 2019

People get involved in non fiction writing for a number of reasons. In the thought leader space, the number one reason books are created is for their ability to be a lead generator. Many times, they'll be at the front of a sales funnel that leads to higher and higher priced products such as courses and live events.However, sometimes the book is the end message. And for me, before I got into the content production world, I always thought that was point of a book. The point was to actually increase the awareness of your readers. The book was the end... not the means to an end.But, as a good authorpreneur knows, you can have the best of both if you really care to make the effort. You can create something of value while at the same time using it as a tool to grow your business.This session's guest, Lindsay Whiting, is all about helping writers do just that. She finds joy in helping new writers write a good book while at the same time helping them navigate the publishing waters.If writing a valuable non fiction book is something you've wanted to do and your goal isn't to just be an Amazon Best Seller, then you'll get a lot out of this interview. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: Where'd Lindsay get her start in literary and publishing work? 6:31What inspired her to start her first business? 15:14How did she get the idea to become interested in the idea to help others with their book writing process? 20:30What does she feel are the most common mistakes that authors make when they're entering the publishing space? 28:30What is Lindsay excited for in the not too distant future? 47:31What are her top favorite books that she gifts or tells others about? 51:51Is there a specific gift does she like giving others? 52:51What would she like to see popular still today? 53:39What's something that every high school student must know? 53:55How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 55:00 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lindsay Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedInCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Fizzle - Start Making an Income based on Your Expertise!Living Into Art: Journeys Through CollageSelf Publisher's Book PlanThe Awakened WomanBiology of BeliefWhat is Epigenetics? Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Lindsay on Selecting a Good Book Designer: Lindsay on Finding Book Models for Your Book Veronica's TEDx Talk Stories of Elders: The Documentary Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Jeff Gamble – Gaining Perspective through Business Ownership: How One Entrepreneur Survived the Ride of His Life (AoL 156) Aug 29, 2019

Business ownership comes in many forms. The goal of this show has always been to expose the listener to as many ways to start earning 6 or 7 figures a year. In the last session, our guest, Chris Prefontaine, built his income generating machine through real estate investing. Then, in session 150, we had Corbett Barr on who told us about how he managed to make Fizzle from the knowledge he knew about monetizing traffic online.In this session, I had the chance to speak with an influencer here in the Indianapolis area about his background in various businesses including multi-level marketing (MLM).As you guys probably know, I've been a fan of properly ran MLM groups for years. For instance, way back in session 23 of the show, Laila and I had the opportunity to interview soon to be Amway Diamond Mark Nathan.What he and today's guest, Jeff Gamble, can tell you is that a large part of being successful in the network marketing arena is affiliating yourself with great people.Pair this experience of his with traditional business and the result is someone that knows a lot about what it takes to be successful entrepreneur and leader.But don't think that this journey of his has been easy. He's had more major setbacks than anyone I know.Even if you're not interested in getting involved with an MLM company, let his story be one of inspiration to you in whatever you're pursuing. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How was Jeff initially exposed to the multi-level marketing industry? 9:14 What life event made him change his perspective and look at other ways of making income? 16:02 When it comes to network marketing, what kind of benefits does Jeff believe associates get? 44:14 What are some things that people should consider when getting started with a MLM company? 53:21 What's Jeff looking forward to in the not too distant future? 58:57 Who are three influential people who have help get him to where he's at today? 1:01:39 What job or business would Jeff like to try out for a day? 1:01:49 What's the smallest decision he's made that's had the most impact in his life? 1:02:05 Is there something that every high school student should know? 1:02:25 What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:02:45 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jeff Online: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTubeSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionMichael O’Neal interviews his MLM mentor David Wood317 Holistic HealthTony RobbinsJim RohnJohn Maxwell Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: How to Fix Your Credit: John Maxwell's Law of Leadership #20 - Explosive Growth Going Executive Director Show Episode 78 Jeff Working Out and Getting Max Gainz! Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Chris Prefontaine – Smart Real Estate Investing: How It’s Possible to Build a Rental Property Business without Banks or Your Money (AoL 155) Aug 14, 2019

If you've ever read the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, you probably know that the author, Robert Kiyosaki gained his wealth in Real Estate Investing (REI). Since the release and rise of popularity of the book, there's been all kinds of methods revealed to the general public about how to make passive income. There are two passive income quadrants: Investing (I) and Business (B).When it comes to passive income, we're usually thinking of the B quadrant. For example, most of us are familiar with the thought leader approach. They create content, develop a tribe, and provide services or products to that tribe to help them achieve more. The larger the tribe, the more potential one has of making a good income.Yet others might be more familiar with drop shipping through eBay or Amazon. Pretty much the same idea, but instead of developing your own tribe, you sell to the customers on those sites. Because of that, you have to share a percentage of what you earn with the company.A hybrid of both of these is using Facebook ads to get your name out there to Facebook users so that they can convert in your sales funnel. As for the I quadrant, it tends to stay off limits to most people who are seeking passive income.Mainly because most people think that to work in that quadrant, we have to have money available to invest.Truth is, that's not necessarily the case.In fact, today's guest, Chris Prefontaine, has one of the coolest systems I've seen to help people develop wealth in the I quadrant.In this session of the AoL Podcast, Veronica and I learn how it's indeed possible to build a passive income portfolio without using money from banks or our own pocket. Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What did Chris learn from being around his dad's business growing up? 9:06What are some of the benefits in having a family owned business? 10:17How does Chris enable those in his business to succeed? 11:30What's his perspective on helping charities with a new business? 12:44How was getting started in Real Estate Investing (REI) different than it is today? 15:01What are some strategies he recommends for people just entering the market or already have holdings and don't know what to do next? 20:31Is there a way to prep oneself for another recession? 22:37What does it means to buy and sell on terms? 23:58What's Chris' advice when it comes to working with agents as an Real Estate Investor? 30:49Is there ever a good time to get into commercial real estate investing? 32:00What's the day to day operation look like when you have to hang onto an investment property for years? 34:03Is there a good way in keeping up with all the laws, ordinances, and taxes? 35:32What's Chris looking forward to in the not too distant future? 37:21What podcasts have influenced or inspired his own podcast? 38:33What's a book, film, and song he'd add to the national curriculum? 39:45Is there something he's learning about right now that he's looking forward to implementing? 40:49What's one thing every high school student must know? 41:32How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 41:51 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Chris Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Smart Real Estate CoachChanakya and the Art of the Getting RichPredictive ROIOnward Nation PodcastMitch StephenShoulders of TitansPrinciples by Ray DalioRudyAC/DC - ThunderstruckGet Your Free Smart Real Estate Coach Book hereCheck out the Free Smart Real Estate Coach Webinar here Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: What does it take to Crush It in REI?: How to Communicate with Buyers Deal Structure Sunday: Part of the SREC Origin Story SREC Podcast Episode 103 with Mike Makredes Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week.

Andy Dix – Be the Best Version of You: The Importance of Understanding Our Own Personal Motivation (AoL 154) Aug 01, 2019

Having the knowledge about different personalities is a bit of a super power. When you know someone's personality and personal motivation, you can understand what makes them tick. However, a lot of people simply don't have this knowledge. They get frustrated when other people don't act the way they do or don't set an importance on various things like they do.Today's guest, Andy Dix, helps individuals and teams figure out what motivates them through the Reiss Motivation Profile. As a leader, it's important that not only do we know the makeup of any one person, but we also understand how others are going to engage with them.If you don't have much knowledge about how personalities and motivations work, this is a great conversation to start at!So, join Harrison and I as we learn why Andy chose to work in this field, what he's learned, and why he started his The Hopeful Hoosier Podcast.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How'd Andy get into what he's doing today? 8:40What's the Reiss Motivational Profile and how does he incorporate in his work? 13:01Has he been surprised by the profile results of any one person or people? 16:13Does the Motivational Profile prove the truth of "natural born" leaders and entrepreneurs? 25:12What motivated Andy to start his podcast "Hopeful Hoosier"? 27:12What kind of things is he looking forward to the rest of this year? 36:43Who are Andy's top three people he's been influenced by? 38:13One thing under $100 that has changed his life? 40:08Is there advice out that he hears adults giving kids that he'd call BS on? 40:43What does Andy do when he becomes overwhelmed or unfocused? 41:39How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 42:35 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Andy Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, TwitterCohost: Harrison PainterSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionJason JenningsWho Am I? by Stephen Reiss 16 Strivings for God by Stephen ReissHopeful Hoosier PodcastInterview with the John McDonaldTheory U - Otto ScharmerGary Collins - Christian CoachingSteven Pressfield - The War of Art / Turning ProBible App by YouVersion Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Andy Interviewed by Engel Jones: Steven Reiss on his book The 16 Strivings for God Andy's Webinar on Using the Science of Motivation Within an Organization NPR's Talk of the Nation: The Art and Science of Motivation Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

When Life Gives You Lemons… – How Embracing Your Personal Niche Will Get You Through the Tough Times with Kim Trathen (AoL 153) Jul 18, 2019

Life has a way of making us rethink the actions we're taking. Whether it's in school or on the job, in life, or even while we're working on our business. That's where the saying "When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade!" comes from. Because it's when we have these obstacles in our life, we often wonder if we're doing the right thing. We wonder if maybe the universe is trying to tell us something.This is why knowing who we are, what our strengths are, and how we can help others is so vital to our success. It's because we know how we fit in the world, that we're able to justify doing the work we're meant to do - even when it gets hard and we're given reasons to not do it.In this conversation with today's guest, Kim Trathen, we learn about all the things she had to go through as she was developing her business in 2018. She had plenty of reasons to put her blossoming business on the back burner. However, because she knew what she was good at and how she could help others, it gave her the strength to keep pushing forward.So join Veronica and I was we talk with Kim about this journey of hers and how you can apply it to your own life and business.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: What was the process that Kim went through to start her business? 7:38How has she been able to deal with life's challenges as she's been starting her business? 13:36How does she address limiting beliefs with her clients? 25:35In what way does passive income factor in her business? 31:08How does social media come into play with her clients? 39:46What is Kim looking forward to the rest of the year? 44:32What is one song, one book, and one film that should be added to the national curriculum? 47:48What's the best advice that Kim has ever received? 50:58Which social custom is Kim's favorite? 51:24What advice does she hear adults giving children she'd call BS on? 52:04What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 53:08 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Kim Online: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinSession Sponsor: Fizzle - Hear how Others Get Through their ObstaclesMike Michalowicz - The Pumpkin PlanYou are a Badass at Making Money - Jen SinceroLudacris - Money MakerTEDx Talk by Radhakrishnan Pillai on Money Mindset Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: How to show up when you’re busy, tired, or just don’t feel like it… The #1 Reason You Aren’t Where You Want to be In Life How to Really Use Social Media as a MLM’er #GirlsTalkBusiness 25 with Kristen Lynch Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Save Money, Feed People, Grow Your Business – How LVRG.IT is Helping the New Entrepreneur as a Social Venture with Cam Martinez (AoL 152) Jul 04, 2019

Back in session 55, Laila and I had the opportunity to pick the brain of Summer Edwards. Outside of Veronica (who was still running her tech company), she was the first entrepreneur I had on the show who we could label as a social entrepreneur. This type of entrepreneur is someone who not only creates a business, but that business could be called a social venture - a business that has a social mission empowering it.Since then, I've met all kinds of social entrepreneurs and they all have one thing in common. They're creating something by themselves or with others that not only affects a large amount of people in a positive way, but is sustainable.Traditionally when many nonprofits start out, they do so thinking that they'll be funded by governmental grants or strictly through donations and fundraising. However, they tend to leave one concept on the table - partnering with companies who care about their cause.In this session, we find out about a company which not only offers a great service through their membership, but has a passion in feeding people around the world. Obviously, they can't do the work themselves, so that's where a nonprofit who is already doing that comes into play.It's a win-win for both organizations.So join me as I speak with one of the founders of LVRG, Cam Martinez, and learn more about his journey as a young entrepreneur and where this great idea came from.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: Has Cam always seen himself as running his own business? 10:43What was it about Tai Lopez that restarted his interest in developing his own business? 13:12What kind of barriers did he experience getting started in the business world? 16:06How did Cam start his relationship with his future partner Sylvania in making lvrg.it? 18:46What process did Cam and Sylvania utilize to find the right partner companies? 25:50When did Cam realize that leveraging his network was vital to having success? 29:46Why did Cam and Sylvania specifically partner with the nonprofit that they're working with? 33:49What's Cam looking forward to in the near future? 38:21If he could add a song, a book, and a film to the national curriculum, what would they be? 41:10What message is out there which a disservice to youth? 42:54What is something he believed when he was 18 but doesn't believe today? 44:41What tip does Cam have regarding traveling? 47:02How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 48:41 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Cam Online: LVRG, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeSession Sponsor: NameCheap - Need help installing Wordpress while keeping your hosting CHEAP? Check this host out!Tai LopezSylvania HarrodPat FlynnBrendon BurchardHope Center IndyTom’s ShoesFeed a BillionYou Say - Lauren DaigleFactfulness by Hans RoslingBefore the Flood - Leonardo Dicaprio VidDocEarth - Lil’ Dicky Music VideoAoL Interview of Damian Lupo Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: What is the 6 Figure Roadmap Podcast? Andrew Deitsch interviews Cam Cam Interviews Ryan Levesque Cam Interviews John Lee Dumas Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so.

Ray Murphy – That’s a Wrap! – An Insider’s Look at Production, Festivals, and Film Distribution (AoL 151) Jun 20, 2019

As we learned in session 149 with the Shohawk Media founders, the film world can be amazing experience. But one thing is clear: it's vital that as a filmmaker you take advantage of the right opportunities to get ahead and get things done. This includes properly funding your production, going to film festivals, and knowing the inner workings of film distribution.For many new filmmakers, these things can seem overwhelming. Many questions come up. How will I fund this project? How will I find the right people to partner with to get it done? When it is done, how will I get it out to the masses?Today's guest is someone that has the chance to get to know the film industry inside and out. With 30+ years of experience, Ray Murphy has seen it all. From starting off in security to becoming a producer to now helping with distribution, he can help those projects that won't get the time of day from the big studios.In this conversation with Ray, we talk about that journey of his.Not only is he a great resource for young and veterened filmmakers alike, but he does a great job of shining the light on parts of the industry outsiders, like myself, might not understand.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, did Ray ever imagine seeing the level of success he's seen in his career? 6:27What was his first experience like in the film industry? 10:25What are the definitions of the various titles of producer? 14:24Has Ray ever considered being a director himself? 17:40How can young film producers take their career to the next level? 25:06Where does Murphy Media Distribution come in to help film producers? 27:40What types of individuals is Ray looking to work with? 37:42What's going on in 2019 for Murphy Media Distribution? 41:40Who are the three influencers who have helped Ray get to where he's at today? 49:28Is there anything Ray considers a waste of money that others buy regularly? 51:40What advice does he hear adults giving kids that he calls BS on? 52:44Is there anything he'd like to do that no one knows about? 54:29Three truths that he's learned over time that he'd want others to know? 55:30What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 57:49 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ray Online: Website, LinkedIn, TwitterSession Sponsor: Uncover Your Personal MissionAoL Session 143 with Marc DavenportKarate KidBumblebeeGet OutUnplannedAoL Session 149 with Michael Hall and Chris SakrMovie Subreddit Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: A Day in the Life of a Production Assistant What does a Producer Actually Do? How to Shoot a No-Budget Film How to Start and Grow Your Own Production Company Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Corbett Barr – The Story Behind Fizzle.co – The Basecamp for the Lifestyle Entrepreneur (AoL 150) Jun 06, 2019

If you've been following the show for awhile, you're probably aware that I'm a big fan of Fizzle. Personally, I think they're one of the best resources I've seen out there for the lifestyle entrepreneur.Why?Well, there's a couple of reasons for that. For one, their library of courses available to their members are geared for those who need an Entrepreneurship 101 or 201 course. They cover all the fundamentals.But that's not all that's there.In fact, the creators joke with the idea that people come for the courses, but stay for the community.Which is so true. In fact, I'm still interacting with several people I met on there 4 years ago. Including Veronica.In today's interview with co-founder of Fizzle, Corbett Barr, Veronica and I talk to Corbett about the founding of Fizzle and what he thinks about the online entrepreneurial space 10 years after he started his first blog Think Traffic.It's my hope that you get a bit of an understanding of why Veronica and I both believe Fizzle is such a great resource.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Corbett originally get started in the tech startup world? 9:11What was his initial plan in starting Think Traffic? 17:29How have things changed online since the start of Fizzle? 22:24Where did the idea for Fizzle come from? 28:51What kind of advice does Corbett have for those who want to get off the fence and develop the business they truly want? 36:23What's the future for Fizzle and Palapa look like? 41:37Who are three influences that have helped him get to where he's at today? 47:20Is there something he's excited about that's going to affect entrepreneurship in the future? 49:06What topic should more people be talking about yet hardly anyone is? 50:54What is something Corbett believed as a 35 year old that he's changed his mind on? 52:41What does it mean to live a life of abundance? 54:53 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Corbett Online: Fizzle, Personal Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Veronica KirinPast interviews with Fizzle Alums - Barrett Brooks and Steph CrowderSan Miguel de AllendeBlog World ExpoWorld Domination SummitCaleb WojcikPalapaThe Lean Startup - Eric RiesRework, Getting Real - Jason Fried and David Heinemeier-Hansson (DHH)Evergoods Civic Transit Bag 40L Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: 7 Big Lessons about Entrepreneurship Best Places to Work and Live around the World, FB Productivity, and Managing a Remote Team 4 Simple Productivity Practices and Apps Chase Reviews the Evergoods CTB40 Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

Generation Freedom: Telling the Story of Online Entrepreneurs & Internet Business with Michael Hall and Chris Sakr (AoL 149) May 23, 2019

For many, internet business is something that is pretty simple to understand. Create a digital product or service, get a couple of clients, and then scale. If done right, you can build yourself a great lifestyle.The problem, however, is that the majority of the population doesn't know that this opportunity is available. In fact, your own family or friends might still wonder about "that thing that you're doing".Today's subject and interview might just help people you know get a grasp on that thing. In the documentary Generation Freedom, creators Michael Hall and Chris Sakr give us an overview of what it means to be an online entrepreneur.Does it look entirely the same for everyone? Of course not. But there are certain ideas and concepts that we all have to know to comprehend the true powers of internet business.In this chat, Harrison and I have the opportunity to chat with Michael and Chris and find out more about why they made the documentary, how they made it, and why they started filmmaking in the first place.Enjoy! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: How did Michael and Chris get into filmmaking so young? 8:54What kept them from giving up on their aspirations? 12:35Is there anything they would say to their past filmmaking peers who have put their dreams on the backburner? 17:06What's their view on the current state of Hollywood? 19:38What do they think about leveraging Netflix and YouTube to get films out? 21:50How did Shohawk Media get started? What kind of work can we expect from them? 26:59How were Michael and Chris able to distribute the Generation Freedom documentary? 29:29What kind of advice would they offer someone who's struggling to make money from their art? 33:31What was the process like for putting together the documentary? 39:12Where does Michael and Chris see Shohawk in the future? 46:57What song, book, and film should be added to the national curriculum? 50:08Who's their favorite filmmaker? 54:45Is there an issue that more people should be talking about? 55:52Something that has cost under $100 which has changed their life? 57:36Are there any pieces of equipment that up and coming filmmakers should look into? 58:33What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:01:04 ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Michael and Chris Online: Generation Freedom Website, Shohawk, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTubeCohost: Harrison PainterSession Sponsor: Fizzle (Get 2 weeks free!)Ricky Gervais’ Interview on 60 Minutes4 Hour WorkweekCrush It!Will It Fly?AoL Session 66 with Jesse WintonSocial Media Marketing World ConferenceHappiness is a Warm GunRichest Man in BabylonRich Dad, Poor DadRaging BullThe Fog of WarPlastic Bag - A Short Film Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Generation Freedom Trailer Who is Shohawk? WhiskeyFest Northwest Promotional Video Episode 1 of the Make This Movie Podcast Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the top of the post. Also, please leave an honest review for The AoL Podcast on iTunes! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and we read each and every one of them. If you have any questions feel free to email them over via the email mentioned in the show or by our contact form. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Castbox, iTunes, Stitcher, PodBean, and/or Google Play Music. It's absolutely free to do so. A huge thank-you to you guys for joining us! Cheers!

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