The Success Lift Podcast

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SLP 020: Firing in the Right Directions with Scott Volquartsen Dec 14, 2020

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This week's guest is Scott Volquartsen, he is co-owner of Volquartsen Firearms alongside his brother. Today Scott shares the difficulties faced when growing the family business and how a small-town Iowa boy had the courage to have bigger aspirations.

Brian and Scott talk about how they met, what that mastermind group did for them and how they were able to bring their two selves into one. They discuss the positive impacts that changing themselves had in both their personal and professional lives. Scott speaks about a personal experience that led to his zero tolerance for missing out on planned family vacations and why if he allows himself to enjoy his kids sports games or school events he feels the need to offer this same opportunity to his employees. Tune in to catch how Scott continues firing in all of the right directions, even during 2020!

In this episode, you'll learn:

About the group that led Scott to dream bigger
The positive impacts of merging their two selves
The importance of family time, journaling and taking action
So much more!

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SLP 019: Ask better questions. Dec 08, 2020

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Host of The Success Lift podcast, Brian, delayed the usual release of this episode, from Monday, to Tuesday December 8th, 2020 so we could join him on his "birthday boy mountain top" as he celebrates turning 43 years young! Today, Brian begins by reflecting on the past few years of his life, how he has progressed and what this climb has taught him. He shares valuable tips and advice on how to continue building, keeping in mind that on the journey to a goal the main goal may change. Stay tuned to get inspired as Brian challenges you to take action to move the needle forward in your life!

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to avoid being consumed by the climb
What action steps he took in the different stages of his life
The tips and advice he offers as a gift to you
And so much more!

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SLP 018: Take the Hard Path w/ Ben Killoy. Nov 30, 2020

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On this episode Brian sits with Ben Killoy, host of the Military Veteran Dad podcast whose mission is 'to bring every dad home'. Ben shares that one day about 10 years after "coming home" he looked his daughter in the eye and asked himself, "How can I lead you through your life if I can barely lead myself through mine?". In this moment he realized that he needed to make a pivotal switch. Today you will learn about Ben's experience transitioning in and out of the military, the impact of when his corporate job fell through, about his journey as a stay at home 'dadpreneur' and why most men don't ask for help. If you're ready to aim higher and dream bigger sit in to catch more of Ben's insights!

In this episode, you'll learn:

How he found his life as a 'dadpreneur'
Why most men are afraid of dreaming bigger
His journey through the "75 Hard" challenge
And so much more!

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SLP 017: Live an Extraordinary Life w/ Michael Desanti. Nov 23, 2020

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Join Brian as he chats with his mentor and friend Michael Desanti, a man from Jersey who wears several hats! Today you'll find out a little bit about his background and how this led to his switch from simply being a nutrition coach toward his greater purpose in life. Mike explains how we carry the narratives and belief systems that we developed when we were young into our adulthood and why we need to challenge these belief systems as we grow up in order to find true success. Stay tuned to learn how Mike helps guide other men through the various platforms he has created as an author, speaker, coach, and mentor. Enjoy episode 17 of The Success Lift Podcast!

In this episode, you'll learn:

That challenging yourself opens up possibilities
The power of teaching with experience over teaching through concepts
What drove Michael to write "New Man Emerging"
And so much more!

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SLP 016: Vote For Yourself. Nov 16, 2020

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In this episode of The Success Lift Podcast your host Brian switches it up with a solo chat! He starts off by contemplating the growth he has experienced and the value he's been able to offer over the last four months. He thanks all of you for sticking through this journey with him. Today, you'll learn how to connect with him directly, who he believes makes up the fabric of America, the idea behind voting for yourself and how you can create the life that you want. Hit play and tune in to catch how to take back your power and become the person you want to be!

In this episode, you'll learn:

What being the President of your own life means
How to begin to truly understand yourself
What the belief in yourself can help you develop
And so much more!

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SLP 015: Who Do You Want To Be? w/ Michael Clifford Nov 09, 2020

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Join Brian as he chats with guest Michael Clifford, someone who shares his desire to continually grow, adapt and evolve as a person. Michael opens up about his background and why he feels that moving constantly throughout his life set him up for the success he now has.

In today's episode of The Success Lift Podcast you'll learn why Michael chose to be the opposite of his parents when it came to health and fitness, the impact of this decision, and why fitness and relationship building have been vital catalysts in his success. They discuss how people who persevere to be the greatest of the greatest have unlocked levels of evolution in their brains that many don't. Michael shares what drives him and how he is able to reap the rewards of the work he does as a coach. If you're ready for success to be yours too, press play to continue learning and improving yourself!

In this episode, you'll learn:

About the decision that changed Michael's life
Why he chose to take and exclude bits and pieces of his parents behaviors
That the magic happens through the relationships we create
And so much more!

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SLP 014: Chasing the Dragon w/ Bill O'herron Nov 02, 2020

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This week Brian introduces guest Bill O'herron. Bill has spent 30 plus years in the financial industry during the day, as well as, 16 plus years studying, teaching and counseling as a licensed clinical social worker during his evenings.

Join Brian and Bill today as they discuss the key to perfecting the ancient practice of meditation, the most important relationship, rights of passage ceremonies and why we avoid discomfort at all costs. Then, Bill teaches us how to develop true authenticity through the act of vulnerability, how to spend time connecting with your own self and about the recurrent "7th cycle." They discuss the power of relationships and the aspects of our lives that these relationships dictate. Stay tuned to continue learning about the most important relationship in your life, the relationship with yourself!

In this episode, you'll learn:

About the practice of meditation and vulnerability
Your relationship with yourself and the power of relationships
How to "attack" your day to day and Waking Up Marriage
And so much more!

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SLP 013: Treat Yourself Like An Athlete w/ Mike Robertson Oct 26, 2020

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Today's guest is one of the most highly sought-after coaches, consultants, speakers and writers in the fitness industry today, Mike Robertson. Listen in as Mike shares how he navigated his businesses from COVID-19 lockdowns toward the rebuilding phase, what he does to find his own space, and the importance of foundational pillars and nutrition. Brian expands on whether or not the perfect work-life balance is truly attainable. Stick around to catch the rest of this valuable conversation between Brian and Mike!

In this episode, you'll learn:

How COVID-19 impacted his businesses
About his self care and foundational pillars
The tabletop approach to fitness and mindset
And so much more!

About Mike Robertson

Mike has made a name for himself as a go-to resource for professional athletes from every major sport. He is the President of Robertson Training Systems and the co-owner of Indianapolis Fitness and Sports Training (IFAST) in Indianapolis, Indiana. IFAST has been named one of the Top 10 Gyms in America by Men's Health magazine three times in the past six years. Mike currently coaches a handful of professional athletes during their off-season, and is the physical preparation coach for the Indy Eleven professional soccer team.

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SLP 012: Never Give Up w/ Rocco Pisani Oct 19, 2020

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Join Brian as he chats with a very special guest in today's episode, 11 year old Rocco Pisani! Rocco has a unique success story that can impact anyone of any age. He shares with us that he was diagnosed with Leukemia in May of this year and how his mindset is lifting him up through this life changing circumstance. Brian and Rocco discuss how the diagnosis helped him find his purpose and how his faith in God along with his fitness journey have impacted his life. Stay tuned to continue listening to Rocco's inspiring story about how he went from 50 push ups every morning down to 0 and is currently back at 40 pushups and counting!

In this episode, you'll learn:

Rocco's unique story
The power of mindset and faith
What fitness and sports mean to him
Where he gets his courage from
And so much more!

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SLP 011: I run. I work. I dad...w/ Todd Cuccia Oct 12, 2020

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Join your host, Brian, as he chats with his 'brother from another wall street mother', Todd Cuccia. He is a 36 year old man from Westchester County in New York, a suburb thirty minutes away from Manhattan.

In today's episode they talk about how Todd has built his life around self care through fitness, career growth as a wall street businessman, and being a loving family man for his beautiful wife and three "very crazy, handsome, and hyperactive" sons. Although Todd shares that he enjoyed his 20's and would not regret it, he dives into what led to the 'aha moment' that helped him escape the so-called 'hamster wheel'. They run through the importance of allocating time when balancing all aspects of your life; including personal, social and business. Stay tuned and enjoy this episode of The Success Lift Podcast!

In this episode, you'll learn: