The Formula Podcast with Trevor Carlson

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The Formula #16 - How to Become a Professional Speaker with Be Leaderly's Jo Miller Sep 27, 2017

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On this week's episode of the Formula, Jo Miller from Be Leaderly and Trevor Carlson sit down to discuss Jo's fifteen years to becoming an overnight success.Jo is a leading authority on women's leadership, who is a sought-after, dynamic, and engaging speaker, delivering more than 70 speaking presentations annually to audiences of up to 1,200 women. Her expertise lies in helping women lead, climb, and thrive in their corporate careers. Jo delivers keynotes and workshops for women's leadership conferences, professional associations, and corporate women's initiatives.In this episode Jo and Trevor discuss:-How to identify a niche-Why you need to niche down or focus-Why you should be picky on who you hang out with-How she got started as a speaker-Why putting yourself out there will jumpstart your growth-How to grow your speaking business-How to become a better speaker-How to navigate office politics-Wombats and Kangaroos-Becoming a 15 year overnight successJo's most impactful book is the Willpower Instinct by Kelly McGonigal (http://amzn.to/2wXj7PF)Another book discussed was Deep Work by Cal Newport (http://amzn.to/2wXe7dW)To book Jo for a speaking engagement go to www.jomiller.netHow to vastly improve your speaking presentations in 15 minutes: http://www.beleaderly.com/how-to-get-better-at-public-speaking-in-15-minutes-or-less/How to Overcome Office Politics with the Shadow Organization Map (Video)http://www.beleaderly.com/overcome-office-politics-shadow-organization-map-video/ Big thanks to Jo Miller and Be Leaderly for being a guest this week on the Formula.This episode was produced by Helixacademy.coFollow Helix Academy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helixacademy/Edited by Luke Kreger: https://www.instagram.com/lukej.kreger/Music provided by Moods: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14uVJsPC4DByeuD0cq36eziTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/formula-16-how-to-become-professional-speaker-be-leaderlys/id1267588749?i=1000392790812&mt=2

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The Formula #15 - Music, Touring, and A Music Career Ten Years in the Making with Moods Sep 21, 2017

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On this week's episode of the Formula, Trevor Carlson sits down to interview Nick Lubbersen, aka Moods.Nick has producing music for a quite a while out of Rotterdam, Holland with songs on Spotify reaching millions of streamers.He has performed all over the world from Europe to Iowa City, Iowa.He is an inspirational guy who has been DJing for years, his song Love is Real is amazing. And his newest song, Truth, is absolute fire.Nick and Trevor discuss-The story of how they met-How he got into creating music-Inspiration behind his music-What it is like to tour around the world-What his creative process is like-and a whole lot more...Check out Moods on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Moodsproducer/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14uVJsPC4DByeuD0cq36ezHis new song Truth is amazing, give it a spin: https://open.spotify.com/album/1DJqlcAPzE4BrcPTrwsriuThis episode was produced by Helixacademy.coiTunes link: Check back laterHelixacademy.co Newsletter signup: eepurl.com/cQJ6Qv

The Formula #14 - Traveling for 8 years, Relationships, and Writing with Colin Wright Sep 13, 2017

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A few weeks ago, I stumbled on to Exilelifestyle.com and through some perusing of the website found Colin Wright's personal site.I was intrigued.I picked up one of his books, Becoming Who We Need to Be, and I love it.I reached out to Colin and booked the interview.I had an awesome time talking with Colin about a wide variety of things, including:-Why your brain is more aware while working in new place-Experiences traveling for eight years-Favorite places to travel-His odd experience working in India-What it is like to date while traveling full-time-Writing-Working effectively-Daily routinesColin's most impactful book recommendation is: The 3 Body Problem - http://amzn.to/2x1WVauSome of Colin's books include: Some Thoughts about Relationship - http://amzn.to/2xyNQHRAct Accordingly - http://amzn.to/2jnETe1Considerations - http://amzn.to/2xyYpKUBig thanks to Colin for showing up and sharing his experiences!I walked away from this episode pondering how I approach life and how I can live more in the moment moving forward.This episode was produced by Helixacademy.coiTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/formula-podcast-14-traveling-for-8-years-relationships/id1267588749?i=1000392217038&mt=2Helixacademy Newsletter signup: http://eepurl.com/cQJ6Qv

The Formula #13 - Wrestling, Tough Lessons, and Overcoming Adversity with Dan Gable Sep 06, 2017

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About a week ago, I received a phone call from an unknown number. Thinking it was just a telemarketer, I picked up disgruntled. Turns out it was Olympic legend, Dan Gable, responding to an email I had send out weeks ago.I would be lying if I said I wasn't surprised.A day later I traveled to Dan's home in Iowa City to interview him for the podcast.It was a fascinating conversation and I wish I would've had the mic rolling as he gave me a tour through his home.For those of you who don't know Dan is an Olympic gold medal winner and one of the greatest wrestlers AND wrestling coaches to ever live.His accolades as a Coach include:Coached Iowa to 15 NCAA Titles21 yr. record of 355-21-5 (94.4%)Big Ten record of 131-2-1 (98.5%)21 Big Ten Team TitlesCoached 45 National ChampionsCoached 152 All-AmericansCoached 106 Big Ten Champions3x NCAA Coach of the Year7 perfect seasons9 Consecutive NCAA titlesNCAA record of 170 team points in 19971980, 1984, 2000 US Olympic Head CoachCoached 12 Hawkeye Olympians‘Sports Figure of the Century in Iowa’ by Sports IllustratedHis accolades as a competitor include:3x Iowa High School State Champion3x Big Eight Champion Iowa State University3x All-American182-1 Combined prep and college record6x Midlands Champion3x USA Freestyle National Champion1971 World ChampionOutstanding Wrestler at Tbilisi Tournament1972 Olympic Gold MedalistDid not surrender a point in Munich GamesTop 100 Olympians of all timeWrestler of the Century by Gannett Co.In this episode Trevor and Dan discuss:-Why you need competition -Difference between good and great wrestler-Experiences wrestling and coaching-What excites him most about going to competitions -How do you get ready for the competition-Getting over stage fright-The importance of mentorship-His family struggles-Getting through challenges using adversityResources from the episode:Heart of a Champion by Bob Richards (http://amzn.to/2xPDwru)A Wrestling Life (http://amzn.to/2wJHa6j)A Wrestling Life 2 (http://amzn.to/2xQ9qV4)This episode was produced by www.helixacademy.coiTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/formula-13-wrestling-tough-lessons-overcoming-adversity/id1267588749?i=1000391934296&mt=2

The Formula #12 - Leadership Lessons and Running a Business with Aaron Serrano Sep 05, 2017

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In this episode of the Formula, Trevor Carlson sits down to interview US Marine Corp veteran and Military Cost Cutters founder, Aaron Serrano.Aaron was a collegiate All-American wrestler, who want on to join the US Marine Corps. After serving his time in the Marines, Aaron opened Military Cost Cutters. Military Cost Cutters is a veteran owned company that allows the military community to search for military friendly businesses and the discounts they are offering. In this episode, Trevor and Aaron discuss:-Lessons learned from the military that he has applied to the rest of his life.-Lessons learned from his wrestling career-The effect that his past has had on his present-Hating to fail-Why you have to go through failure in order to improve-Traits of high functioning teams and leaders-Lead by example-His advice for new business owners-Why you should talk to your customers-Treating people the way you want to be treated-Why family is importantThank you for tuning in!Aaron's most impactful books: Rework (http://amzn.to/2j0jO9a)A Message to Garcia (http://amzn.to/2wFqAV5)4 Hour Workweek (http://amzn.to/2wF2iKN)Check out Military Cost Cutters at https://militarycostcutters.com/This episode was produced by www.helixacademy.coiTunes link:

The Formula #11 - Writing, Relationships, and Taking Risks with Darrah Brustein Aug 28, 2017

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This week on the Formula Podcast, Helix Academy's Trevor Carlson sits down with Darrah Brustein to discuss her experience writing, building relationships, taking risks, believing in yourself, and how she got started on her first company.This week, we cover:-Overcoming rejection-Building relationships-Writing "The Shit No One Tells You About Starting a Business."-Starting a business-Designing your business to fit your life-Not having a choice forces your your-Why you should believe in yourself-What is Give it Forward-What her daily routine looks like-Scheduling her day in bucketsDarrah's book recommendation: The Four AgreementsThis podcast was produced by www.helixacademy.coLinks from the show:www.giveitforward.cowww.networkunder40.comwww.equitablepayments.comwww.financewhizkids.comwww.darrahbrustein.comtwitter: darrahbiTunes link:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/formula-11-writing-relationships-taking-risks-darrah/id1267588749?i=1000391565799&mt=2

The Formula #10 - Emotional Intelligence, Interrogation, and Active Listening with John Bocker Aug 22, 2017

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How do you know if someone is being honest with you?Do you ever get a sixth sense feeling while having a conversation with someone?In this episode of the Formula Podcast, Trevor Carlson sits down with Level 5 Listening's John Bocker to discuss emotional intelligence and how it applies to business and personal interactions.In this episode they discuss:-What is emotional intelligence?-How someone's eyes tell you if they are being honest or not-What the keys to active listening are-How to establish a baseline in a conversation-How to come off as likable and genuine-Why it is important to understand the sixth sense you get when talking to someone-The difference between men and women in the workplace-Why it is important to practice social interactions-Why he left corporate America-Getting the most important thing done today-What his daily routine looks likeHis most impactful books: Awaken the Giant Within by Tony RobbinsIt's OK to Be the Boss by Bruce TulganTo find out more about John check out https://www.level5listening.com/This podcast was produced by Helixacademy.coiTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/formula-10-emotional-intelligence-interrogation-active/id1267588749?i=1000391345863&mt=2

The Formula #8 - Community Building, Video Games, and Craft Beer with Flitebrite's Ben McDougal Aug 08, 2017

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On the Formula, host Trevor Carlson breaks down the elements of achievement with world class performers. This weeks guest is Flitebrite's Ben McDougal.Ben is a world class community builder and branding expert. He runs the Des Moines chapter of the Kaufman Foundation's 1 Million Cups, where entrepreneurs share their businesses every Wednesday.Apologies for the rough audio on this one, it was the first one we recorded in person. Thanks ahead of time for suffering through to hear the great advice that Ben provides.Some topics covered include:-Passionate about video games, networking, and craft beer-Working from laptop from anywhere-Coming home to easy-What goes into a successful brand?-Persistence and commitment to brand building-What is 1 Million Cups?-What makes a good presentation?-Lessons learned from being involved in 1 Million Cups for the past 5 years-Knowing when to quit-What events to go to in your community-His experience at Jet Set Studio organizing events-Working on the future of beer flights-Story of Flitebrite-Don’t Clone Yourself - Lessons in Team Building-State of the Craft Beer IndustryMost Impactful Audiobooks: All of Seth Godin's bookshttp://amzn.to/2vhUdgdLinks from the show: Ben on Twitter - https://twitter.com/BENovator?lang=enFlitebrite - http://www.flitebrite.com/Jet Set Studio - http://www.jetsetstudio.net/1 Million Cups Des Moines - http://www.1millioncups.com/desmoinesThis episode is produced and edited by Helixacademy.co

The Formula #9 - Investments, Traveling, and Trying Things with Paul Singh Aug 08, 2017

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In this week's episode of the Formula, host Trevor Carlson sits down with Results Junkies, Paul Singh.Paul Singh and Dana Duncan spend their time driving around the country and sleeping in their Airstream camper while investing in companies around the US.Paul has a wide variety experience including selling several companies, cofounding 500 Startups, and running his investment firm, Results Junkies.To find out where Paul is going to be visiting next, signup for his newsletter at https://www.resultsjunkies.com/Some topics covered in this episode are:-Started as a bricklayer and car salesman-One of the first employees at America Online-Making your money work for you-How he stumbled forward trying a bunch of things-Just TRY a lot of stuff, stop worrying-Why recency of experience trumps breadth of experience-As an entrepreneur, do you get flexibility or freedom?-Why your internal scripts are holding you back-Why it doesn’t matter how old you are anymore-If he had a time machine, why he would tell himself to build an audience-Noah Kagan - Email1K.com - 30 Day Drip Campaign-His advice for people looking to raise money, get to your first 1,000 in revenue-Why he gives to zero charities-Why you shouldn’t give a shit about your logo or name-What he’s learned from Results Junkies-Why you should be directional right vs perfect-Why everywhere else is rising now-What is like to drive around the country in an Airstream-Iterate and try with everything including travel-Why you should get on stage in your industry once a monthRecommended reading: So Good They Can’t Ignore You - Cal NewportThis episode is produced and edited by Helixacademy.co

The Formula #7 - Getting After It, Creating Your Future, and Giving Back with Ben Hagarty Jul 27, 2017

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What do Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Mary J Blige, Gronk, and Lil' Dicky all have in common?They've all worked with Ben Hagarty.How did this dude from Iowa go to LA and start to work with some of the biggest names in the music industry?Trevor Carlson interviews Ben Hagarty who shares the process of moving, sleeping on a couch, how he visualized the process, and what its been like since he got there.We left this interview feeling inspired by Ben's energy and his desire to give back.If you have any interest in breaking into the content creation scene, being a professional videographer, or making a move this episode is for you.In this episode we discuss:How he struggled through school growing upMaking the move to LAUsing visualization to create his futureWhy you need to be figuring out what you like to doAdjusting to working with world-class musiciansGiving back through the Glow Stick 5k and FundraisingHaving his Mom's back when she fought cancer and how #fuckcancer came to beWhat is blackwithnocream.com and how creators like you can get involvedDisclaimer: This episode contains a substantial amount of F bombs so if you have any kids around, you may want to put on some headphones.Some links from the show:Chris Brown Documentary: http://chrisbrowndocumentary.com/Mary J Blige Documentary: http://www.rap-up.com/2017/04/24/mary-j-blige-strength-of-a-woman-documentary-trailer/Glow Stick 5k: https://www.facebook.com/GlowStick5K/Taylor Morris Fundraising: http://thechive.com/2012/05/31/chivers-this-is-the-story-of-taylor-morris-22-photos/Scotty Russell's Podcast: http://perspective-collective.com/podcast/Ben's community: Blackwithnocream.comCheck out our other episodes and blog posts: https://helixacademy.co/blogs/the-formula-podcastsSubscribe to our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cQJ6Qv

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