ETOP Podcast with Richard Walsh

Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD is an entrepreneurship coach, business and branding mentor, corporate trainer and author of Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur. She serves as a mentor on Entrepreneurmagazine’s “Ask an Expert” forum and through her own consulting business (Charlene Walters, MBA, PhD, LLC), is featured among other CEOs, influencers and celebrities on the BAM Network and was recently selected as one of 150 Marketers to Follow by Rubicly. Charlene also developed a digital entrepreneurship MBA program and is an entrepreneur who enjoys combining her knowledge and love of marketing and business strategy with her passion for innovation and desire to help others succeed. 

Charlene is also the author of  a memoir (pre-publication) about overcoming tragedy/loss and moving forward in life based on her own personal experience. As part of that, she serves as a speaker and mentor, and writes and contributes to numerous publications on business and motivational topics. She is also working on her next book, What's Next: emerging, leading and profiting post-COVID. You can find Charlene quoted in media outlets including Entrepreneurmagazine, CNBC Make It, Woman’s Day, Redbook, UpJourney, Fupping, Bustle, Business Insider, Business News Daily, Best Life, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Women’s Health, Martha Stewart, Forbesand many others. Charlene also writes a blog called Entrepreneurship, Life Enthusiasm & Energizing Your Brandand has taught hundreds of business, marketing, and entrepreneurship courses and workshops for businesses and universities. She has also appeared in or on many podcasts, shows and blogs. 

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My guest Dawn Sizer of 3rd Element Consulting is the go to IT/tech expert with 25 years in the industry. Every business has IT and tech requirements at some level. In this interview Dawn breaks down the top mistakes that most businesses make when establishing their IT and tech systems. Dawn is able to also share this in a simple and  understandable way so even us with minimal knowledge and experience of the industry, get it. 

Dawn’s career in Tech started in 1995 and culminated in 2005 with the formation of her own Managed Service Provider, 3rd Element Consulting, where she has led the organization to numerous industry awards for excellence.  During this time, she also completed her MBA in IT, earned a long string of industry certifications, became a member of the FBI’s InfraGuard, led her clients to numerous Governor’s Awards for Excellence in IT, and speaks at professional organizations and universities on technology and security topics throughout the year.

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My guest Josh Patrick, is a no nonsense entrepreneur, business coach and wealth management planner all in one. With over 40 years  in business he brings a ton of experience and know how to the table. We hit on some great points in our conversation. Everything from core values to building your business to sell and how to do it.

About Josh:
My main focus in life is helping private business owners create extraordinary value with their businesses and lives. I help create great outcomes using life experiences I’ve had during my almost forty years of running and being around my favorite people, private business owners. I’m a student, an entrepreneur and a curious observer of life.

WHAT’S REQUIRED FOR YOUR SUCCESS?

I’ve learned that creating the outcomes you want requires that I listen and ask great questions.  My job is to help you identify and attain what you want, why it’s important, who needs to help and how you’re going to reach your desired outcome.

You’ll need to be curious and willing to do a little work.  I know how hard it is to make changes in what you’re doing now.  I know how hard it is to learn to delegate and let others make mistakes.  I want to help you learn how to do these things.  It’s one of the two that will make your business really successful and even be able to be sold someday.

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO ME?

My specialty is working with owners of private businesses. It’s where I have the most interest and can add the most value. If you own a business and are interested in a coaching relationship as well as mentoring, I’m your guy.

If you’re an advisor to private businesses I’ve been doing this for twenty years with the advantage of having been a consumer of advisory services for twenty years before switching sides of the table.  (In case you’ve been adding this up it means I’ve been obsessed with businesses for 40 years.)

I’ve owned a vending and food service company where I built the company from 1.5 employees to 90 employees before successfully selling the business.  Along the way I made about a zillion mistakes that you can learn from and hopefully not make the same ones I made.
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A magnificent conversation on the power of giving and how it can 3x your profit in your business. My guest EA Csolkovits founder of the Givers University explains in detail how specifically works. You'll find both him and his viewpoints fascinating.

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E. A. Csolkovits was born in 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. His humble beginnings were that of the son of a milkman. 

At age 16, he started his business career at a commission sales job selling janitorial services to business owners. 

At the age of 19, E. A. Csolkovits met Sam Robbins, a millionaire business man from Detroit, Michigan. Sam took E. A. Csolkovits under his wing and began to mentor him.

E. A. Csolkovits began working for Sam at the House of Holland Jewelers in the diamond business. 

In 1980, Sam established a private grant meant to be a part of his legacy due to his lifelong fight with diabetes. 

Due to this grant in 1980, Sam and E. A. Csolkovits began to formulate heart healthy and Wellness nutritional foods and drinks. Over the next 45+ years, 

E. A. Csolkovits was blessed with the following business and personal achievements.

 Professional Achievements:
•Chairman of House of Holland Jewelers at 21 years old.
•Started and operated Columbia Nutrition System, consisting of an international workforce organization of over 10,000 managers and professionals.
•Started and operated Delta International, which included building an international workforce organization of over 33,000, producing multimillions of dollars in volume.
•Hosted a business radio talk show (E. A. Csolkovits Live) which was heard across the U.S.A. and Canada, interviewed 3 different company presidents for 5 nightly shows each week.
•High-end, Results-oriented business consultant who received as much as $1,500 per hour for his business advice.

Other Business Interests Include:
•Conducted advanced training exclusively for presidents and CEOs (a maximum of 50 per seminar) where executives paid $5,000 each to attend and learn 400 different ways to build and grow their companies.
•National Training Company—listed in “Who’s Who” in public speaking.
•Mortgage business- originated, processed, and packaged large, multi-million-dollar packages.
•Authored weekly newsletters which were distributed in 20 countries.
•Created, designed, invented, reformulated, and/or formulated over 75 products in the health and Wellness industry.
•Distributed products in 20 countries worldwide.
•Extensive manufacturing expertise.
•Established and developed worldwide distribution and sales systems in 20 countries. 

An absolutely stellar conversation with my guest Jeff McCausland of Diamond 6 Leadership on the topic of leadership. His ability to connect historic battles and those that played pivotal roles in them to todays business world and it's leadership is simply astounding. Truly a riveting  conversation I know you'll enjoy as much as I did.

Dr. Jeffrey D. McCausland
 Diamond6 Leadership & Strategy, LLC 

Since 2000, both domestic and internationally, Dr. McCausland has conducted numerous executive leadership development workshops and consulted for leaders in public education, US government institutions, non-profit organizations, and corporations. 

Dr. McCausland is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army and former Dean of Academics at the U.S. Army War College. He is a Visiting Professor of National Security at Dickinson College and a 

National Security Consultant for CBS radio & television. 

During his military career Dr. McCausland served in a variety of command and staff positions both in the United States and Europe during the Kosovo crisis and Operations Desert Shield and Storm. 

He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools, and the Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. He holds both a master’s and Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. 

Dr. McCausland is the co-author of Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders. 
https://www.diamondsixleadership.com
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Steve Dale is a contractor, entrepreneur, and author who has run a residential remodeling business for thirteen years.  He graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with a business degree and is a certified Pumpkin Plan Strategy coach.  Steve combines a strong business foundation with an insider's understanding of what is takes to run a successful remodeling company.  He transformed his own business using these skills, which fueled his passion for helping other contractors learn how to run a thriving business while still having a life outside of work.  

He lives in Lewiston, Idaho, with his wife and three children.  In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, exploring the great outdoors, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Email me @: steve@24onCenter.com
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My guest Terry Rich is a man of many accomplishments one of which is being a true innovator in business. We discuss the power of innovation in business and how he, regardless of the industry, used innovation to create unique & profitable businesses. Terry is an energetic speaker and we had a tremendous conversation.

Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe.   Oh, and he led the team that busted the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history, was a guest on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”, ran a zoo and gave away $1 Billion.

During his appointment by three Governors, his leadership increased lottery sales and profits by 50%. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second largest attended attraction in the state. But his national insight on business, banking, gaming, TV production, marketing and PR led him to success in his professional career and to his passion for public speaking.

Before that, he started four successful entrepreneurial businesses, and has numerous national media appearances including ABC, NBC, HBO, CBS, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, USA Today and The New York Times; and was a movie host on Starz!

He’s a disruptive innovator and entrepreneur with a drive for integrity and honesty. He’s worked in the trenches, survived new business trends and had success with generational changes. Terry’s keynotes are energetic, motivating and perfect for an early morning, lunch or after dinner presentation.

Terry Rich has two books: The $80 Billion Gambleand Dare to Dream, Dare to Act,   available on Amazon, Kindle and Audible.
https://terryspeaks.com

My Guest, all the way from Southern England is Jan Cavelle an entrepreneur with decades of experience in growing and scaling businesses. From her first venture that started from her kitchen table to multi million dollar enterprises, Jan shares the struggles along with the right and wrong ways of making it a truly successful business. She has a new book out called Scaling For Success that we also talk about in this episode.

Jan is an entrepreneur from the UK who has a few decades of running micro and small businesses behind her.  She is very familiar with all the challenges that go with that, having started one from the kitchen table when her children were small and she was a single mother, to go on to build that into a multi-million turnover business.

Jan has put her entrepreneurial experiences together with her passion for writing together a book aimed at helping entrepreneurs to grow their businesses during the big leap of 1-10m.  The book is called Scale for Success and it now out in the UK from Bloomsbury, with early July publication in the US and Australia.

https://www.jancavelle.co.uk   

 https://twitter.com/@jancavelle              

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jancavelle/

 https://www.facebook.com/JanCavelleWriter

 https://www.instagram.com/jan.cavelle.scaleforsuccess/

My guest Alex Minor is both a filmmaker and video marketing strategist with  a unique approach to his craft. In this episode we discuss the multiple uses for video marketing in your business and how he is able to tell your business story in a way that connects with the consumer in powerful ways so often overlooked by the merely, technically talented. You'll gain some true gold insight into how to maximize your video content and creation with a true professional like Alex.

BIO:

Alex Minor is a superhero.

Or a villain.

He can't quite decide which.

But the level of creativity contained within his mild mannered form MUST be a mutant power.

At least that's what he tells himself.

As the chief creative officer at Eye AM Media, it's Alex's job to make sure that video is used as a force for good and the evil hordes of mediocrity are kept far, far away from the hearts and minds of innocent business owners and their customers. 

More than your Friendly Neighborhood Videographer™, Alex is a detective, collaborator and advocate for his clients, helping them clearly and succinctly communicate their core values while providing targeted video assets and digital campaigns to increase awareness and sales.

With a wide range of disciplines including work as music producer, video director and  graphic designer, Alex's super powered approach to content creation keeps him ready to save the world at a moment's notice.

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alexminor

Instagram: @thealexminor

Twitter: @thealexminor

Youtube: http://youtube.com/alxmnr

This a fantastic conversation with my guest Travis Rosbach, founder of Hydro Flask, now a billion dollar company and his many accomplishments outside of HF. You'll hear a true action taking entrepreneur and how breaking the normal "rules" for accomplishment enabled him to do what for most would take multiple lifetimes. I loved this conversation and you will too!

Capt. Rosbach has spent the last thirty years studying his entrepreneurial skills. Throughout the previous ten years, Mr. Rosbach has been proud to introduce sourcing, advising, consulting, public speaking, and business coaching to his expertise. His clients include a wide range of industries, celebrities, individuals, and even countries.
He not only shares his tradecraft with others but also practices it in the many startups in which he is currently involved.
Besides Entrepreneurship, Travis Rosbach’s Experience Includes:
- SCUBA Dive Master/Instructor (PADI 158190)
- US Merchant Marine Boat Captain (50 Tons)
- Commercial Airline Pilot (ATP)
- Long-Standing World Explorer
- Yoga Instructor
- Reiki Practitioner

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In this Epic 100th episode my guest Jason Benham, The Benham brothers, shares Leadership advice in the pursuit of building your business with financial and time freedom as your ultimate goal. Jason drops pure gold tactics and advice on how they achieved it and how biblical principles are the foundation to all of their success. Managing 12 businesses and being both speakers and authors (six books) can be a challenge to maintain the true work-life balance so many seek.  You'll love this conversation on how Jason and his brother David started with this vision and stayed disciplined and intentional throughout every step of their business development. Jason and David are living examples of the ETOP philosophy Where your business serves you istead of you serving it.

Benham Bio:
Identical twins, David and Jason Benham, are former professional baseball players, best selling authors, and nationally  acclaimed entrepreneurs. The same timing, skill, & determination that once benefited them on the baseball field--with the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles--catapulted them to the top of the business world. Their first company grew to 100 locations in 35 states and has been recognized by dozens of publications including: Inc Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and others. 

The brothers' rise to success earned them a straight-to-series reality television show with HGTV, called "Flip It Forward." Yet it was abruptly cancelled due to their commitment to biblical values. David and Jason hit the national scene as they stood by their convictions and were featured on nearly every major news network in the country, including FoxNews, CNN, ABC's Nightline and Good Morning America.

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My Guest Carlotta Thompson of Carlotta Thompson and Associates discusses tax strategy and the massive benefits to small businesses when a comprehensive tax strategy is in place. She also mentioned an interesting point that the company you're working with should mirror your growth goals as a business. If you are striving to be a 100 million dollar company so should those you partner with to provide service for you.

Carlotta Thompson is not your average accountant. For seven years, Carlotta spent her days at the IRS, systematically ruining people’s financial lives through tax audits ~ while by night saving people’s financial lives from her home office through her financial coaching. In September of 2017, she had had enough and took her last breath as a dreaded IRS agent, opening the first accounting firm in the United States to offer clients tax strategy and implementation with her team of tax strategists and financial coaches. 

The goal of Carlotta Thompson & Associates is to provide educa on so clients can feel at ease with their financial situa on and no longer feel frightened by the IRS. 

This was a high energy and tremendous interview with my guest Terry Hale. You will pick up some amazing insights in commercial real estate and it's opportunities along with this select niche Terry has created.  In ETOP Academy we are always speaking on developing passive income to replace your business income and Terry drops some pure gold on achieving just that. 

BIO

Terry Hale is an author of educational curriculums, numerous trade and business magazine articles, and has presented live seminars to over 200,000+ attendees across the nation for educational advisory services. Terry has been featured on CBS Radio, CNBC, and several syndicated radio broadcast networks as the leading authority in commercial real estate investing. Terry has over 20 years of real estate-related marketing, training and teaching experience. Hale has been on several board of directories providing Real Estate Education Programs and has assisted in negotiations, with years of diversified real estate experience. Terry's commercial real estate training provides the techniques on how to find, pre-screen, evaluate, structure and use negotiation tactics for repositioning and stabilizing commercial properties.

www.terryhale.com
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What a great interview with my guest Rob Kessler, inventor of the million dollar collar. We go through all the steps it took him from concept to distribution and so much more, including life balance and freedom. You'll truly enjoy this interview!

Rob Kessler is the inventor and co-founder of Million Dollar Collar, a relatively simple solution to an often overlooked problem which became glaringly obvious after viewing his wedding photos.  He experienced extreme frustration from tugging at his brand new, freshly pressed shirt all day long but still left his shirt looking sloppy on the biggest day of his life.

3 years of R&D and patenting of the product lead the passionate tie hater down an interesting journey.  Nearly 100 shirts were ruined with all of the different materials tested.  Just as he thought he had a winner, he would be slapped with a dose of reality.  Kessler got his hands on every dress shirt he could in the quest to design a universal sized stay to fix what his company dubs "Placketitis" an affliction that no one is immune to no matter if the shirt is $20 or $200.  Placketitis is the sinking, wrinkling, and folding of the placket of a casually worn dress shirt.

Prior to Million Dollar Collar, Rob built a screen printing and embroidery business from a spare bedroom in his house to over $1,000,000 in revenue before selling the company.  NEWD Clothing Company, NEWD stands for Nothing Else Will Do, was never intended to be a screen printing company.  As the name suggests, it actually started out as a clothing company, but after being overcharged by several other screen printers in town, Rob decided to buy the necessary equipment and teach himself how to print.  Word soon spread about the high quality and great pricing and the printing business took over the clothing business.  NEWD eventually upgraded its space from 750SF in Rob's basement to a 6,000 SF facility before being sold to focus 100% of his efforts on Million Dollar Collar.

Real Estate has always been a passion for Rob.  So at the age of just 23, he got his license and began selling.  By the age of 26, he had risen to top the 5% of salespeople in the largest real estate firm in Wisconsin, First Weber Group.  He still engages in Real Estate transactions today, but now on a personal level and as a consultant to friends and family looking to invest.

Rob looks at the world through a different set of lenses than most people do which lead to his success in every sales job and with both of his own businesses.  Delivering more than expected has always proven to be worth the effort.  Finding hidden efficiencies has helped Rob stay ahead of the competition and grow multiple businesses at a time.

As the Inventor of Million Dollar Collar, Rob has been forced to look at a very antiquated industry and has had to be quite creative to get his vision across to his clients, and it seems to be working.  Over 275,000 units were shipped in the first two years to nearly 16,000 clients in 115 countries.

Rob's sales experience in a number of high dollar industries including Diamonds, Real Estate and Automotive Sales has provided a unique blend of backgrounds to transition him into the fashion world.  Lastly, Rob recently received his 50-TON Master Captains License rating as a Yacht Captain which helps him and his wife with their growing Charter Business based in Los Angeles, CA.

My Guest Manny Wolfe shares some real and raw truth about marketing your business and dispels the myths and  regurgitated nonsense that gets businesses nowhere in their marketing efforts. You'll enjoy this casual yet insightful conversation with plenty of do's and don'ts to take away for your own marketing efforts.

Manny is a testament to what can be achieved with the power of self-belief. Once a homeless drug addict, who went on to serve time behind bars, Manny managed to transform his life through communication mastery, mindset control, and internal transformation. Responsible for building multiple 6 and 7-figure businesses, today, Manny helps other businesses grow their customer base and make more sales, through effective communication, and simple, easy-to-implement marketing strategies. 

My guest Stacey Ruth from Inside Out Marketing shares the need for basic foundations even prior to creating a marketing strategy. I think you'll be amazed what is truly required to develop a long term high delivering marketing strategy. Stacey has the creds to back up what she is teaching too as you can see in her bio below. I will say that I'm in complete agreement on this too. You'll gain a ton of great insight into how to not only develop your marketing, but your business as well.

Stacey Ruth is an acclaimed marketer, entrepreneur, minister and award-winning author with two multimillion-dollar agencies under her belt. She has been acknowledged as one of the Top 50 Entrepreneurs in Atlanta, and twice as one of the Top 100 “It” Agencies by Experiential Marketer Magazine.  She did all this while struggling with two failed marriages, imposter syndrome, overwhelm and stress-related health issues. Both she and her businesses survived the fallout of 9/11, deep recessions, and internal dysfunction, where many of her nearest competitors were forced to close. This was when she learned how we all can rise above circumstances and become irresistible and unstoppable. Stacey is the author of Own Your Own Shift: The Power, Passion and Freedom to Be Unstoppable.
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TW:  https://twitter.com/StaceyRuthSays

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Brand Affinity Quiz: insideoutsmart.com/brand-affinity/

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Book link: tinyurl.com/ownyourownshiftbook/

My Guest Molly Ann Luna dives in deep with me regarding building an online business and how experts are taking their knowledge and expertise and turning it into profit in the digital space. If you've considered building an online course or full blown business online this episode is for you!

Molly Ann Luna is a US Army veteran and former financial advisor who kicked corporate to the curb to pursue a more prosperous life. She successfully took her first business fo $0-six figures in just under six months as a personal trainer.

Due to only trading time for money Molly Ann quickly reached burnout. With over 7 years of experience in online marketing and business development, Molly Ann has successfully turned her burnout into a breakthrough by leveraging her expertise online and creating multiple passive income streams.

When Molly Ann is not having dance parties in the kitchen with her kiddos, she's helping entrepreneurs from around the globe build profitable and portable businesses inside the Legacy Leaders Academy.

https://www.mollyannluna.com

Author Matthew Turner shares his latest trilogy work called Beyond the Pale a fable about escaping the hustle and finding yourself.  We discover a new definition of hustle and how it affects our lives on a daily basis. A big takeaway was "Commit to less, focus on more."  Success is defined differently to most people depending on the season of their life and the experience they have. Matthew explains this brilliantly in this thoughtful interview that I believe you will truly enjoy hearing. 

Matthew Turner is a British author who lives in a small town in Yorkshire, England. Having previously published three novels and a non-fiction business book, he wrote ‘Beyond The Pale’ on the back of interviewing hundreds of successful entrepreneurs, authors, investors, and thought-leaders. Gaining a unique insight into areas such as mindset, flow, and personal development, and a gaining reputation for crafting compelling stories out of other peoples’ lives, Matthew builds relatable fables for those looking to live a meaningful and purpose-driven life. As well as writing for himself, Matthew ghostwrites both articles and books for other successful entrepreneurs and thought-leaders, in-between spending time with his two children.
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My guest Terry Begue - 43 year painting contractor and author of Attract and Keep Customers for Life, Shares his insights into how he grew his painting business from being an 18 year old know nothing kid into a powerhouse and sustainable business. His approach to the customer experience, team building and niche approach has enabled him to continue to grow his business year after year, and for the last nine years has done it without ad spend.  He shares true gems on how he does it. You'll enjoy this conversation as the two of us share our life long contractor experiences and approaches to attracting customers and keeping them for life.

Terry Begue:
Terry Begue is living proof that every single one of us has the ability to overcome our challenges and create the most extraordinary life we can imagine. 

Terry started his painting business fresh out of high school with no money, no experience, no connections and no skills. Armed with nothing more than a pick-up truck and a dream. He spent years refining his painting skills only to discover no matter how good he became he was just another painter in an overcrowded market. 

Refusing to settle, he stopped working on his painting skills and began perfecting his people skills. Learning what motivates people to buy, and taking away the reasons why they wouldn’t buy, and his business blew up! He more than doubled his income in just six months and over the next year, doubled it again!

Since then, Terry has fine-tuned his process for business and personal growth, into an easy to follow, four step system. His proven system has allowed his company to grow year after year, even though he hasn’t advertised since 2012!

Today, Terry is an international speaker and author of, “Attract & Keep Customers for Life: Four Abilities to Build Trust, Communicate Your Value and Charge What You’re Worth” 

He is currently busy working on a brand-new course to give even greater access and insight to his proven strategies in an effort to help as many people as he can fulfill the unlimited potential that lies within them. It will launch in early 2021. 

Keep up with Terry and get exclusive access to his golden nuggets of achievement by signing up for his newsletter here!
https://www.terrybegue.com

This was a fascinating interview with Intuition Expert Sunil Godse. Sounds odd on the surface but after listening to Sunil you'll see the power of the intuition tool we all have. This isn't just mindset and fairy dust. It is based and backed with science and is certainly a tool you can use daily to run your business better. I encourage you to listen to this and follow Sunil at the links below.

After making a series of bad decisions, with one leading to a friend being shot and killed, Sunil Godse spent thousands of hours on research and interviews to find out that the reason we waste time making bad decisions is because we ignore our intuition, a subconscious phenomenon that we are all born with that helps us make the right decision at the right time in any situation we find ourselves in.

Sunil developed a seven step process that shows you how to sharpen your intuition so that the only decisions you make are the right ones in any situation that move your life forward.

Website: https://www.intuitionology.com/ref/ETOP

Podcast: https://www.intuitionology.com/podcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunilgodse/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitionology/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sunilgodse

Kevin O'Connor is my guest in this episode. Over the last 20 years Kevin has built and ran 13 businesses. He now is also working with businesses helping them have their business be an extension of their vision and values. We covered topics from business start up to living life to its fullest and avoiding mediocrity. Kevin brought deep insight to these topics and you'll enjoy hearing them.

Kevin is an intuitive, connected, powerful and masculine life coach. He has a way of seeing the whole person, asking the right questions and offering just the right amount of support. His wealth of experience as a husband, lover, father, son, and now single as well as his time as an employee and now entrepreneur helps him understand every situation. His Masters degree and many Emotional Intelligence workshops have helped shape his coaching in a way that allows him to coach people to be a better version of themselves and have a happier and more fulfilled life. 

Kevin lives in South Orange County, CA very close to his daughter, Katie. He has 2 adult kids (Katie and Matt) which he adores. He is originally a Canadian and you can still find him on trips with a “knapsack” looking for the “washroom”. He likes to work out, go on long walks and eat healthy. What you might not know about him is that he loves to sing and has an amazing deep bass voice.
Find kevin at...
www.practicalmasculinity.com

After creating multiple businesses that now generate over 100 million dollars annually Jeff has written a book called... Profit Wise, How to make more money by doing the right thing. Building the right business culture and improving the communities around his businesses is just part of what we talk about in this interview. Jeff has a fantastic ability to scale a business and still maintain humility and an ability to give back.

About Jeff Morrill:
Jeff Morrill co-founded Planet Subaru and businesses in retail, telecommunications, real estate, and insurance. In 2021, TCK Publishing will release his book Profit Wise: How to Make More Money in Business by Doing the Right Thing. He is donating all author royalties to charity. Using the secrets shared in the book, his companies generate over $100,000,000 in annual revenue and win many awards for customer care, environmental stewardship, and team satisfaction. Jeff’s achievements in building ethical and flourishing companies have been featured in USA Today, Automotive News, and Entrepreneur Magazine.  
Follow and learn more about jeff here:

 jeffmorrill.com

My guest Marianna Teudor is the founder of Harmony an organizing  service based company. We discussed the critical aspect of organization for the entrepreneur and how her company has filled that space. This woman is on a mission to help and effect as many people as she can with not only her organizational skills, but actually teaching the entrepreneur in a quick and simple way to adopt this philosophy to better their all around business and personal lives.
Marianna Teudor:
With a background in business, a good eye for design, and a passion for efficiency Marianna Teudor, a young powerhouse in her 20's, launched her first Virtual & in-person organising service-based company called Harmony in the midst of a worldwide pandemic to help disorganised entrepreneurs gain control & clarity back. Her mission is to design long-lasting systems to de-clutter her client's space in the most aesthetic and functional way possible, so that they can save time, money, reduce stress and increase productivity.

Schedule first free consultation: https://calendly.com/harmonyofficial/freeconsultation

Visit website: https://harmonyofficial.mykajabi.com/

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My Guest David Traugott brings an amazing look at the for profit and non profit space and how they work together. We discuss how to properly bring the impact you desire to the world with both your for profit business and creating a non profit business.  As founder of Redwood United, David has created an outstanding program that teaches what he calls  "The 7 Roots of a thriving life". You'll get an entirely new perspective on non profits by looking through the business lens. If you've ever wondered how to use your success in business to truly help others in a sustainable way this is your podcast episode.

Our website: www.RedwoodUnited.com 

Anyone can join our Free Changemakers group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redwoodunitedchangemakers

If you are interested in giving to our Intensive Nonprofit Scholarship Fund, email David directly at david@redwoodunited.com. 
Here is our free 23-minute mindset training video for nonprofit and purpose-minded leaders.  These are the Five Mindset Shifts you need to make to double the number of people you help without compromise, breakdown, or burnout:  http://nonprofit.redwoodunited.com/leader-mindsets

This was a high energy, engaging conversation with a man who has accomplished many things on multiple levels.  Bill has built successful businesses ranging from a chain of doughnut and ice cream franchises, to multiple businesses in the automotive/car care industry. He's been in higher education (mostly adjunct, but a full-time lecture at Penn State University for 12 years) for almost 40 years. He's the  author of 5 books, 2 on goal setting, 2 on leadership, and 1 on interpersonal communication skills as well as the author of many executive education programs. I know you'll love this listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed having it!

Bill Sciacca is a flexible, versatile leader with a history of personally building successful businesses ranging from a chain of doughnut and ice cream franchises, to multiple businesses in the automotive/car care industry.
He's known as a highly skilled motivator and talented team player, as well as a dynamic public speaker, an astute executive and leader, and a gifted teacher and published author. He has  decades of experience managing a sales/marketing organization as well as the profit and loss of divisions and entire organizations; negotiations, new business development, project management, strategy, business planning.

My Guests Mike Sarraille and George Randle are the authors of The Talent War... How special operations and great organizations win on talent. Utilizing their extensive years in service with the US military special operations teams they bring a unique look at winning with talent. We discuss the book in detail and I must say it is one of the finest books ever written on the subject of recruiting and training talent for business. I loved this interview and have also made the book required reading in the ETOP Academy. Right after you finish listening to this episode you need to purchase the book. You won't regret it!
Mike Sarraille is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, founder and board of director for the VETTED Foundation, a 501(c)3 Veteran executive education platform, a graduate of the University of Texas McCombs Business School, and a leadership instructor and strategic advisor for Echelon Front, a management consulting firm. Mike served fifteen years as an officer in the SEAL Teams and five years in the U.S. Marine Corps as an enlisted Recon Marine and Scout-Sniper before receiving his commission in the Navy. Mike served in SEAL Team THREE, Task Unit Bruiser alongside Extreme Ownership authors Jocko Willink and Leif Babin where he led major combat operations that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Ramadi in 2006. Mike again deployed with Task Unit Bruiser in 2008 and led historic combat operations in Sadr City during the Battle of Route Gold. Following his return, Mike assumed duties as the primary leadership instructor for all officers graduating from the SEAL training pipeline, taking over that role from Leif Babin. Mike was then selected for assignment to the Joint Special Operations Command where he completed multiple combat deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Mike is a recipient of the Silver Star, six Bronze Stars, two Defense Meritorious Service Medals, and a Purple Heart. Mike continues to participate as a Veteran Transition subject matter expert on panels across the nation.
George Randle is an experienced veteran, coach, mentor and hands-on leader known for selecting, building, and reorganizing teams to reach their full potential. George combines 20+ years of Fortune 100 and Fortune 1000 global Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Executive experience enabling individuals, teams and organizations achieve consistent and impactful outcomes. He is Hogan (HPI, HDS and MVPI) Leadership Assessment Certified.
George began his professional life by enlisting in the USAR. While serving in the USAR he received his Bachelor’s Degree from Missouri State University and a commission as an Active Duty Army Officer through ROTC. His career assignments included the US Army Berlin Brigade, US CENTCOM and III Corps with deployments to Africa, Central America and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Over the course of his active duty time, he was privileged to serve in key leadership assignments – twice as a Platoon Leader, as the Executive Officer for the largest company in Berlin and finally 2 years as a Company Commander at Ft. Hood, Texas.

After his many successful leadership roles, George transitioned to the corporate world, experiencing many of the same challenges Veterans face today. It was these challenges that provided the inspiration for him to create the first Junior Military Officer Hiring Program for a Top-5 consulting firm. George later went on to create one of the largest and most successful Veteran Hiring Programs for a Global Fortune 50 firm. In both instances, these programs resulted in the employer being ranked as a Top 100 Military Friendly Employer. For the last 20 years, concurrently with his roles as a Talent Acquisition Executive, George has trained and coached 1000’s of Veterans on interviewing and career search skills. 

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My guest Adam A. Adams drops a TON of valuable multi unit investment knowledge in this episode. In the ETOP Academy we talk about real estate investing as part of an exit strategy and adam is one of the best in the business. Don't miss this episode and check out his bio below...

Adam has been podcasting since 2017 and currently hosts the Apartment Investing Show. With hundreds of thousands of downloads Adam's podcasts are listened to around the world. His efforts to educate and inspire other investors has earned him the prestigious title "Master Investor" by Think Realty magazine and he is also a three-time Hall of Fame winner from RE Mentor for his successes in multifamily syndications.?Meetup.com?recognized him as one of the top MeetUp organizers in the world (2018).

In 2005, Adam took the plunge into part-time real estate investing, but it quickly became his full-time passion! Adam has partnered in many multifamily syndications both as a general partner and as a limited partner. His company, BlueSpruce Holdings, focuses on finding and managing apartment communities to allow passive investors diversification, cash flow, tax benefits, and freedom of time. Adam's primary role in the company is to increase their brand and attract capital, successfully raising millions of dollars from private investors. He strives to grow his company's brand as one of the top syndication teams in the United States.?

www.adamadams.net

About Brett Gunning

Brett Gunning has spent the last 26 years coaching in College and the NBA. He began his career in 1994 as an assistant coach for Jay Wright at Hofstra University. Over the next seven seasons, he was a part of a staff that turned Hofstra into an American East powerhouse, posting a 72-22 (.766) record from 1998-2001. He was very instrumental in the development of the Pride players, as well as assisted with recruiting, scouting and film analysis.

He then went on to spend seven seasons (2001-08) as a member of the coaching staff at Villanova University, again working under the leadership of Head Coach Jay Wright. During his time with the Wildcats, Gunning played a vital role in recruiting and developing a unit that secured four straight NCAA Tournament berths and made three trips to the Sweet 16. He was named Associate Head Coach in 2005 and was recognized following the 2007-08 season as one of the top 25 assistants in the nation by Rivals.com. Gunning’s responsibilities with Villanova included on-court teaching, recruiting and scouting.

Gunning's NBA career began when he joined the Houston Rockets in 2008 as the team’s director of player development. In that role, he was responsible for improving player performance through on-court, one-on-one skill development and the use of video analysis. He was later named an assistant coach for Rockets prior to the 2011-12 season before leaving to serve in that same role with the Orlando Magic for three seasons from 2012-13 through 2014-15. He then returned to the Rockets as an assistant coach in 2015, and from 2016-2020 he assisted head coach Mike D'Antoni coordinate the Rockets offensive scheme. During the 2017-18 season, the Rockets won a franchise record 65 games, and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.

About Stacy Padula

CEO/founder of both South Shore College Consulting & Tutoring and Briley & Baxter Publications, as well as the author of two young adult book series: “Gripped” and “Montgomery Lake High.”
Padula’s first novel, “The Right Person,” was published in 2010. In 2011, “When Darkness Tries to Hide” was published, and it was followed by “The Aftermath” in 2013. In 2014, both “The Battle for Innocence” and “The Forces Within” were released to complete her “Montgomery Lake High” book series. Throughout 2019 and 2020, she released a new series titled “Gripped,” which takes place in the same world as Montgomery Lake High but focuses on different main characters. Multiple books in her Gripped series became #1 New Releases in their genre on Amazon. In 2019, she also wrote her first screenplay, an adaptation of her novel “The Aftermath,” and worked on a pilot script for “Gripped,” which was embraced by Hollywood producers.

About Maddy Moore

Sylvia Madison (Maddy) Moore is a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeology and Fine Arts. Moore grew up in a family of international coaches and has consequently lived and worked in various corners of the world including Singapore, New Zealand, and throughout Europe. She began her career as an artist at fifteen, where she would complete commission-based illustrations for clients around her school commitments. In recent years, Moore has worked full-time as a freelance artist with authors and designers from around the art world to bring their projects into fruition, including but not limited to comic book illustrations, character designs, cards and flyers, logos, and her personal work on the indie webcomic, “The Cloud Maker”. Moore currently resides in Delaware Country, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia.

Guest Stacy Raske delivers a powerful and well articulated interview on being a powerful and inFLOWential leader as she calls it, and what that means. 

Stacy Raske is a #1 bestselling author, speaker, Iraq War Veteran, podcast host, international success coach and leadership mentor, and intuitive business consultant. She has spent the past six years leaning into and learning from her trauma and addiction recovery journey to deeply understand the role of beliefs, boundaries, and balance in our sabotage and success.  

Her mission is to guide visionary founders and CEOs to become revolutionary leaders by helping them shift from intimidating to influential through unlocking their full authenticity, hiring their inner rebel, and balancing their power.  This allows them to finally shatter the invisible ceiling, leave a bigger impact and legacy, and experience unconditional success in every aspect of their lives, loves, and livelihood.

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My guest Eric Dickmann has over 30 years in the marketing space. He is... The Virtual CMO. We discuss marketing on many levels and the need for a cohesive marketing plan. Everything from avatar development to long term strategies and the expectations for it all.  You will certainly pick up some great tips from this episode you can apply to your marketing efforts right now.

A great, high energy conversation with my guest Ahron Glazer of Executive Marketing Solutions. We talk about branding on down to entrepreneurship and team building. I truly enjoyed this conversation and you will too.

Ahron Glazer:
I am an entrepreneurial self-starter. I build, train, and lead international marketing teams. - I bring to the teams I work with positive leadership, critical thinking, team building, professional development, and strategic planning. Although I'm a tech enthusiast, I also have personal passions - photography, playing music, drinking coffee, and trying to solve the Rubik's Cube. Is driving considered a hobby? It should be...

Guest, Tom Seaman is not only an author but a major overcomer of setbacks, physical disability and addiction. it's an incredible  story that has to be heard. From elite athlete to completely debilitated by Dystonia and gaining 150 pounds while relegated to live on his back on the floor for years, his journey back to health, wellness and inspiring others is amazing.
Tom's Bio:
Tom Seaman earned his bachelor’s degree in education and psychology in 1994, after which he partnered in private business ventures in health education. While pursuing his master’s degree in counseling in 2001, he developed dystonia, a painful neurological movement disorder that completely changed his life. He lost everything. After numerous ineffective treatments and years of debilitating physical and mental pain, Tom learned and applied a combination of techniques that greatly improved his quality of life. In addition to better managing his dystonia, he lost 150 pounds he gained due to his sedentary lifestyle with chronic pain.In 2012, Tom became certified as a professional life coach and has continued this passion ever since. His focus is helping people better manage the challenges of various physical health conditions, stress, anxiety, depression, work/life balance, and relationships. Tom has had the pleasure of working with clients 11 to 75 years old worldwide. In 2015, Tom wrote his first book, Diagnosis Dystonia: Navigating the Journey, which was recognized by the Michael J. Fox Foundation and added to their suggested list of resources. This book chronicles life with a chronic health condition, providing numerous living strategies and coping skills for the physical and emotional aspects of life altering events. In 2021, Tom published his latest book, Beyond Pain and Suffering: Adapting to Adversity and Life Challenges.This book is broader in scope and provides strategies for managing difficulties we are experiencing in the moment, and for the unpredictable stressors in life, such as financial distress, trauma, pain, diseases and other illnesses, relationship issues, fear, depression, anxiety, and grief, to name just a few. This book offers tools and strategies for how to cope and manage these situations and move beyond the pain and suffering they bring, be it physical, emotional, or both. It teaches how to not make the most difficult parts of our life the most significant part of our life.In addition to his books, Tom has written numerous articles that have been published around the world about strategies for living with chronic health conditions and other life challenges. Tom has also been a guest on international radio shows and podcasts, and his work was featured in various pain magazines such as Pain Free Living and Pain Pathways. He was also the keynote speaker for the first ever National Dystonia Symposium in Canada.Tom is also a health and wellness blogger, aspiring motivational speaker, volunteer for the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation as a support group leader, and is a member and writer for The Mighty, Patient Worthy, The Wellness Universe, and Chronic Illness Bloggers Network. 

Tom has been faced with major challenges throughout his life. What helps Tom jump over hurdles is his belief that everything has a solution. There is nothing that can't be altered to improve one's quality of life. Every obstacle provides an opportunity to become better people.  To sign up for a free life coaching consult, visit www.tomseamancoaching.com  Tom Seaman links: Website:   GO HEREBooks on Amazon-   CLICK HERE  Published Articles:  FIND HERE

My Guest Joshua Peters is the Xfactor Coach who harnesses neuroscience to transform negative states into positive states through the use of hypnosis. this was a fascinating look into a performance enhancing technique not many are familiar with. Altering negative states or mental blocks can break you free to grow your business and achieve next level things in your life. Often times we don't know what is holding us back we just know something is. Joshua breaks those barriers to get you quickly back on the road to continuous success. 
Website: www.thexfactorcoach.com
Social media: @joshuareypeters

My guest Lance Caron is known as the permanent transformation coach and for good reason. His fitness approach challenges all the standards that result in only temporary weight  loss and change. You'll have a complete understanding after listening to this episode with Lance. I think you'll be astounded at the intellectual depth and understanding Lance gives to this subject. With over 15 years in the industry coaching others, Lance has the track record of a true professional and you'll hear that in this episode.

Muffintop melter- https://lancecaroncoaching.com/muffintopmelter

fitness alignment quiz - lancecaroncoaching.com/quiz 

Guest, Stacy Padula was a talented young writer who turned her passion into entrepreneurship by creating not just multiple Christian based book series but also a tutoring company, publishing company and a not for profit company focused on animal rescue. It's an impressive journey that will inspire you and those that are still in their teens to accomplish great things regardless of age or position. Her bio below does full justice to her accomplishments. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Stacy.

About Stacy Padula

Young Adult author Stacy A. Padula, a native of Pembroke, Massachusetts who resides in Plymouth, Massachusetts has accrued years of experience working with adolescents as a college counselor, mentor, life coach, and youth group leader. In 2019, the International Association of Top Professionals (New York, NY) named Padula “Top Educational Consultant of the Year” and “Empowered Woman of the Year” for 2020. Padula is the CEO/founder of both South Shore College Consulting & Tutoring and Briley & Baxter Publications, as well as the author of two young adult book series: “Gripped” and “Montgomery Lake High.”

Padula’s first novel, “The Right Person,” was published in 2010. In 2011, “When Darkness Tries to Hide” was published, and it was followed by “The Aftermath” in 2013. In 2014, both “The Battle for Innocence” and “The Forces Within” were released to complete her “Montgomery Lake High” book series. Throughout 2019 and 2020, she released a new series titled “Gripped,” which takes place in the same world as Montgomery Lake High but focuses on different main characters. Multiple books in her Gripped series became #1 New Releases in their genre on Amazon. In 2019, she also wrote her first screenplay, an adaptation of her novel “The Aftermath,” and worked on a pilot script for “Gripped,” which was embraced by Hollywood producers.

www.brileybaxterbooks.com

My guest Frank King is the Mental Health Comedian. With Multiple TedX talks to his credit Frank shares his story in a way that brings down barriers to address the reality of suicidal tendencies and thoughts that many people suffer from and with.  Frank lives with major depressive disorder and chronic suicidal ideations. His mission is to help others discover and manage similar situations with the use of comedy to open the discussion and show people they are not alone. This discussion brought to light many aspects of the topic that I for one had no idea existed. If you or anyone you know could benefit from this discussion I encourage you to share it. Frank is the real deal and is out there truly making a difference and literally saving lives.

Kathleen Johnson has a way of seeing things in businesses that are often missed by their owners. she specializes in freeing up the bottlenecks that prevent growth and freedom for the business and it's owners. A great exchange of ideas in this conversation I think you'll thoroughly enjoy.

Who are you not to shine?

 Who am I not to?

 About sections often tell the ‘why’ one is qualified or captivating enough to support you and your goals to fruition. How they will be the best one to take YOU from A to C with a journey through B (that’s the hard place). 

 About me? Well, the journey is where I shine – and why clients hire me. 

 My background includes: 

~ 20+ years business ownership/development

~ Sales and Marketing, various industries 

~ Event Director/Fundraiser for non-profits

~ Small Business Consultant for Michigan SBDC

~ Certified Fix This Next Advisor

~ Associate Certified Coach with ICF

 Well whew! Are you bored or impressed yet?

 Each client or business represents (to me) a unique set of talents looking to be taken to the next level 1 polished and ready for the next phase of challenge and success. Our work together clears out the clutter and becomes a decisive, instinctual and intellectual well-oiled process leaving you with outcomes that you planned and satisfaction you know is possible. 

Let’s take that journey together.

website: https://www.kathleenj.com/
Masterclass: https://www.kathleenj.com/the-fix-this-next-foundation-masterclass/
(Free) Fix This Next assessment: https://assessmentwithkathleenj.fixthisnext.com/

Wayne is known as the Coach of Coaches! He’s an internet marketer, trainer of life coaches, and has helped people from all over the world reach their goals and dreams! 

The cool thing about Wayne Sutton is that he lives and breathes his philosophy of ‘dream life’ coaching and strategies. And it’s not about doing that in a way that other people say is right or proper; it’s about being 100% authentic to who he really is. That’s where true happiness happens, and that’s what Wayne Sutton wants for YOU too.

It took Wayne a while to find success. Seemingly stuck in jobs that were draining his soul, Wayne made a bold decision, and set out to create a better life for him and his family – a life he’d always dreamed of.

Wayne firmly believes that everyone deserves happiness, and his passion is drawing that out of each and every person he works with. See,  he knows how to make a ton of money in business, but he also knows that if a person is not grounded in what makes THEM truly happy… then all the money in the world will never be enough.

People who meet Wayne and interact with him are instantly hit with his enthusiasm and love of life and success. Wayne’s main focuses at the moment are sharing his message of how to be authentic in business as a life coach, assisting others to build their passion, and one-on-one business mentoring.

Wayne has a magnetic and engaging personality that you literally get swept along with – which is great, because you are the product of the people you hang around with. So, contact Wayne and get the success you’re searching for!

Foolow Wayne here... http://howtosellyourcoaching.com

This is part two with Janis Isaman Movement specialist where we get into the "how to's" of movement and fitness. This is an important interview that will help even the most sedentary individuals get moving and build sustainability in their health and fitness. We even discuss choosing the right coach to help you and the criteria involved and it may surprise you what that is.  It's always a pleasure discussing fitness with Janis and showing others how to utilize movement and overall fitness to maximize their performance in both their business and personal lives.  You'll get so much from this episode...Enjoy.
Follow Janis here... www.mybodycouture.com

Sid is a published author, serial entrepreneur, venture investor, 

university professor, board member, business thought leader and public speaker.

From a very young age, Sid learned not to leave change to chance. 

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     At 7 he learned to be self-sufficient in treating the genetic blood disorder (Hemophilia) he suffered from. At 14, he learned to balance intellect and humility and published his first book of poetry. At 16 he convinced his parents that his future must be shaped in America and migrated to US without his family. Working through engineering school he learned that self-sufficiency begins with selflessness; to succeed one must be able to continually deliver value to friends, family and society. 

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Embracing his entrepreneurial talents, at 21, Sid started and exited his first company while at college. Pursuing his curiosity around the purpose of life, he explored various spiritual and philosophical schools of thoughts. At 25, he taught comparative Eastern and Western philosophy. Sid’s professional career was built on being a trusted advisor. At 27, he became the youngest partner of a national management consulting firm serving fortune 500 clients. 

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     Early in his career, Sid realized that trust, flexibility, agility and authenticity are the cornerstones of progress. During the next three decades, he supported large scale acquisitions, acted as the principal investor and operator in company turnarounds. As serial entrepreneur, Sid founded and led several early-stage and hyper-growth companies from inception to acquisition. Many times over, he shouldered the responsibility for meeting payroll and wrote checks to acquire or invest in companies; learning to think both like an investor and a founder; facing, accepting, and overcoming his share of failures and successes in ideas and ventures. Along the way, Sid learned that the wounds of failures are the pathways to our next best version. 

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  As an educator, he has influenced the minds of many across the globe. To see students comprehend concepts through the sparkle of their eyes, is Sid’s true passion. He has taught Strategy, Finance, Venture Capital, Negotiation and Data Analytics to MBAs and Graduate level Engineers at University of Southern California (USC), Chapman University, and University of California in Irvine (UCI). He has also created and delivered leadership and management programs attended by thousands of corporate executives. Sid considers the privilege to impact others on their life path and to provoke and motive them to discover their authentic self and excel as his greatest accomplishment.​  

As a professional fund manager and angel investor, Sid has mentored dozens of entrepreneurs, met with hundreds of start-up companies, and reviewed countless business plans. In his support of the entrepreneurial community he served as a mentor for Kaufman Foundation and a commercial evaluator for National Science Foundation. Sid contributed to the California Legislature in empowering the small business community. He founded The Indus Entrepreneur (TiE) organization in South Coast and served as the president of the largest seed funding organization in US. 

​As an advisor and board member, he has counseled corporate leaders across a wide spectrum of industries and scale – from fortune 500 to a man and a laptop ventures. In his journey, Sid appreciates the perspectives of conglomerates, middle market players and start-ups. Working with some of the most exciting leaders and organizations, Sid has learned the value of people and cultures, experimentation and innovation, and clarity of thought and communication. 

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     As a thought leader, he has been featured at 

A great discussion and inside look into achieving results and overcoming obstacles while maintaining your integrity and authenticity. Kris has met with tremendous success after his own struggles and mistakes and now runs multiple companies and is a leading business coach guiding others to increase their business success.

Kris Whitehead founder of  ICONIC Alliance, Think to Succeed and New England Custom Remodeling is a High Performance Personal and Professional Development Coach.  Kris exploded Think to Succeed into a world- wide coaching practice in mere months and has owned and operated 5 successful businesses over the last 17 years ranging from 2 Design/Build companies, Real Estate Investing, and profitable online businesses’.  Kris’ expertise pinpoints the fundamental building blocks required to succeed in today’s marketplace, online or offline.
Kris’ primary focus is on the individual within the organization, the mindset and actions that are required to truly achieve exceptionally rapid levels of success.  
Kris mastery of laser-like focus and immediate implementation drive his client’s results while imparting the knowledge and wisdom required to truly empower his clients to win at any goal they choose in the future!

“Integrity, Information, and Innovation…when you have these in sync, everything you’ll ever want is yours to have.”

This interview with Lisa Latimer is a fascinating look into self awareness and how it affects our business and daily lives far more than we realize. One of the key traits of entrepreneurs is self awareness. Knowing how to tap into that awareness can take you to new levels in your business and life.

Lisa Latimer is a self awareness coach helping women to build self awareness to break indecision gridlock (where they are 2nd and 3rd guessing themselves), silence fears, gain clarity, and fearlessly create fulfilment in life and business.

After self healing after a decade of toxic relationships that left her with crippling fear of failure and low self esteem, Lisa knows what it takes to step into your power and lead.

Lisa's passion is helping women discover what they're really made of so they can use it to create the fulfillment in life and business that they crave.

This is a powerful interview about risk, action taking, marketing, sales and business scaling. You will be incredibly inspired by Victor Rancour and his creation and building of Absolute Air Flow and his 4 other businesses all starting from a pizza shop parking lot. Hitting almost 18 million dollars in year two is a dream for most and Victor tells us how he did it.

So much to be learned from this interview so buckle up and don't miss a word of this conversation!

Great conversation with Americas service sales coach Joe Crisara. Joe brings amazing knowledge on not just selling but building a business to sell and the internal operations to develop a team that performs at top levels. Joe trains those in the industry to sell more and sell better elevating everyone around them.

About Joe Crisara -
Joe Crisara is America's HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Contractor "Service Sales Coach." He is a sales educator and entrepreneur, has a style will leave you with the impression that he is either a member of your family, or someone that you have met before. When reading or listening to Joe's work you will undoubtedly hear the "ring of truth."

Online Sales Training for Service Contractors -
Joe and his partner Julie have developed a sales educational firm and website for hvac, plumbing and electrical service contractors, www.ContractorSelling.com that continues to help thousands of owners, managers, service techs and sales people in the hvac, plumbing and electrical contracting business create high revenue and personal income. He helps them to understand and utilize the principles of persuasion, selling, presentation and closing.

LIVE Sales Training For Service Contractors -
Joe hold LIVE training sessions for HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical service professionals around the United States called The Total Immersion Sales Summit. (www.ti-sales.com) Total Immersion includes 6-days of live training as well as 5-weeks of follow-up coaching after the summit. This is the only sales training for service contractors that tracks the before and after results of every student. The tracking shows that students more than triple their results with a 98% customer satisfaction rate.

Live Weekly Virtual Sales Coaching -
Joe holds weekly morning sales meetings for hvac techs, plumbers, electricians and comfort advisors called the "Virtual Coaching Program." Joe answers the tough questions for each student.

Call Joe at 847-833-7912 and let him help you too

Awesome guest Erkki Peippo on money mindset and how to make it work for you. We go into an interesting look at what true money mindset is and I think you'll be surprised what it actually constitutes to become successful in this area.

Erkki Peippo, is an Independent Financial Advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable in the areas of Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Risk Management and Investment Planning. He specializes in tax reduction strategies and retirement income planning. 

Throughout his career, Erik has served in a variety of positions and provided leadership and strategic direction as a Principal with the regional accounting firm of Anderson, Tackman & Company PLLC. He became securities licensed in 2002 and in 2011 sold his ownership position in the firm to focus exclusively on advising his affluent clients. Erik is a 1996 graduate of Aurora University, where he majored in Accounting. Erik is a founding member of the Academy of Preferred Financial Advisors. He holds a CPA license and also has been awarded the PFS credential, which is an exclusive financial planning designation only awarded to CPA’s who have met the experience requirement and pass an intensive exam. Erik also has the following securities registrations: Series 7 (General Securities Representative), 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law), 65 (Uniform Investment Adviser Law), and 24 (General Securities Principal) as well as multiple state registrations. He also holds life insurance and annuity licenses in multiple states.

Erik is married with four children and lives in Escanaba, MI. Currently he is an active member of the Grace Baptist Church, and sits on the Escanaba Youth Wrestling Club board of directors. He is actively involved in his children’s sports activities which include soccer, softball, gymnastics, wrestling and competing in horse shows. In whatever time is left over, he enjoys farming and most outdoor activities.

www.TrueMoneyMindset.com

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If you've ever had a high level of chaos to deal with (and as business owners who hasn't?) This episode will help you tremendously. Jeff Banman is master of "Calm the Chaos" He has tremendous experience in some of the most demanding and dangerous occupations from the fire service to counter terrorism and he shares how to bring calm to virtually any situation. These are critical tools for the entrepreneur and you get access to some of them in this episode!

For 30 years I have operated with, studied, researched and dissected the top 1% across the Fire Service, Law Enforcement, Military Special Operations, Intelligence Communities, Business Leaders and Professional Athletes to fully understand what separates success from failure in EVERY aspect of life. My journey led me to discover the underlying skills these individuals directly and indirectly acquired that made them capable of unparalleled success in some of the most difficult moments life has to offer.

The one commonality in all... they knew how to bring calm to chaos. They were the ones to settle the situation, execute with precision and lead with an exceptional level of effectiveness. They knew how to be Comfortable in ANY situation, Confident in their own abilities and a level of Creativity that enabled them to solve highly complex problems under great duress.

10 day free calm the chaos course:  http://mindsetradio.com
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbanman/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/chaoszerosix/

Aaron Wandtke has been the owner of Exectutive Staffing Solutions for 20 years and a business coach. As many successful business owners have done, Aaron has taken that success and is sharing it with other business owners. We cover it all from start up to staffing and building great teams.  Culture, environment and systems are all part of a successful company and we cover them in this episode. Great take aways for your knowledge bank!
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This dynamic interview with Jennifer Sargeant will give you tremendous understanding of the digital marketing space. Jennifer, owner of Digital Sargeant ,(I love that name) has been helping local business owners for over 10 years get their businesses found and dominating in their space. I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Marketing is a key component to the success of any business. Jennifer delivers how and why she delivers the results she does for her clients. Have your notebook handy you're going to want to take notes!

Jennifer Sargeant, the owner of Digital Sargeant, is a local business digital marketing expert with 10 years of experience who educates business owners about digital marketing so they can make more money because when you're dominating your industry + your service area on Google and social media, you're dominating the leads and making more money. 

Website: www.digitalsargeant.com

Socials: @digitalsargeant on all social media (Instagram: www.instagram.com/digitalsargeant)(TikTok www.tiktok.com/@digitalsargeant)

Juliet gives us insight into the world of non profit organizations and how they should be tun for long term success. With 15 years experience working with multiple agencies and project management she has incredible, specific details to help anyone wanting to start a non profit do it correctly. She also lays out basic guidelines when looking to contribute to a non profit so your giving gets the maximum return for those intended recipients.

Juliet is a non profit expert that has been working with non profits for over 15 years, managing projects ranging from social inclusion, health, education, child sponsorship, Agriculture and livelihood s etc. I have worked with donors ranging from EU, USAID, DFID.
https://www.facebook.com/consultantjulietbusobozi

Carol Boston of Carol boston Coaching is a former collegiate and professional athlete. She spent 27 years in the corporate sales arena and has now brought that experience and expertise to business owners to improve their business and create clarity in what they do to increase profit and income. Carol gives us tremendous wisdom in this episode on achieving goals and becoming the best you. By combining her experiences as a professional athlete and a national corporate sales trainer she brings true value to her clients and us in this episode.
Carol Boston:
Transformational Leadership Coach: Changing mindsets, behaviors, and habits so you can live up to your potential, today.

ALL Social Media= @TheCarolBoston (FB, IG, LI and Twitter)

FaceBook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yearwithnofear/

Book a Clarity to Cash Call with me:  https://calendly.com/carolboston

Daniel is a top rated podcast host, best selling author who's interviewed billionaires on down to build his brand in the podcast space. Founder of Gefen media group Daniel Gefen is also the creator of Podbooker.com an amazing platform for both podcast hosts and guests. We walk through Daniel's story and his business successes and struggles along with his most recent success: podbooker.com.  This is an inspiring story of his journey not just in the media space but his discovery of Podcasts and the power they bring to a brand and the ability to capture undivided attention of a listener/potential client. If you've ever wondered about starting a podcast and what it can do for you and your brand don't miss this episode with a leader in the industry!

https://www.podbooker.com
www.gefenmediagroup.com
Podcast: Grow your show

Specail guest Sean Spector is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, business leadership coach and founder of Xponential Leaders. In this episode we cover a lot! one thing is the power of the mastermind group. Another is the mindset required to elevate your leadership and business to exceed all of your expectations. Sean is helping business leaders take their skills to all new levels and you will gain some great nuggets of truth and wisdom from this episode.

website: www.xponentialleaders.com
email: sean@xponentialleaders.com

As an expert in Psychological and Physical Fitness, Shane Borza specializes in creating breakthroughs to Ultimate Performance. By addressing both Mind and Body, he helps people make lasting change and live Ultimately. A lifelong mountain athlete and creator, he has travelled the world learning how to be the best climber, filmmaker, writer, husband, and person possible.Shane offers a variety of services, depending on the dynamic or client needs and is available for Coaching, Mentoring, and Consulting. He offers both group and one-to-one services as well as various DIY classes. You can schedule a call to discuss options here.

Links...

Free Ebook

DIY Course Bundle - 20% off

Ultimate Performance Course- EXCLUSIVE OFFER $500 OFF

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaneborza/

Youtube:   https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.youtube.com/user/shaneborza&source=gmail&ust=1609274790258000&usg=AFQjCNFsn8bjWOEsCfxoNKFpSRZyprFyFg

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/shaneborzacoaching

IG:  https://www.instagram.com/shaneborza/

Marc Zalmanoff discusses fitness, nutrition and leadership and how they all fit together for top performance in your business. With 18 years in the fitness field, Marc drops some outstanding wisdom in this episode!

Marc "The Fitness Ninja" Zalmanoff currently owns and operates Marc Z Fitness & Nutrition in Frisco, TX. 

Since 2003, he has been providing highly effective workouts and nutrition guidance to willing (and unwilling) participants. Specializing in personal training and small group training, he provides a positive, fun, effective atmosphere that breeds success and encourages his clients to push outside of their comfort zones on a regular basis. He truly believes there is greatness inside of every client he works with, and strives to pull it out of them.

With that experience comes industry knowledge that Marc utilizes to help other fitness coaches efficiently and effectively grow their business for long term sustainability. As co-founder of The Fit Pro Collective, Marc and his business partner educate fellow fit pros on the 4 pillars of running a successful fitness business: Mindset, Foundations, Client Acquisition, and Client Retention. 

Marc is on a mission to Make America Fit Again and would love for YOU to be a part of it!
Make America Fit Again FB Group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/makeamericafitagain/

Personal FB page

https://www.facebook.com/marc.zalmanoff/

Website

https://www.marczfitness.com/

Cell Phone: 214-418-8872

Email: info@marczfitness.com

Nelson Tressler Author of The Unlucky Sperm Club and multiple business owner, shares his incredible story of overcoming major adversity and how he is now helping others do the same. This is a story not to be missed.

Are you a member of the unlucky sperm club? With the help of this book, you will realize your membership is the greatest gift you will ever receive. 

Maybe you were born into a tough situation where the odds were already stacked against you. Personal success and wealth might feel like a dream you were never meant to realize. The good news is that your membership in this club, if used properly, could be your greatest resource. 

Nelson Tressler’s stranger-than- ction, real-life story guaranteed him membership into the Unlucky Sperm Club. It also provided him the strength and determination to create a life he couldn’t have dreamed of as a child. Rape, murder, extreme poverty, and being the center of the biggest trial ever to hit his small town were waiting for Nelson upon his birth. But he used those hardships to fuel his life purpose and turn despair into a life complete with a loving family and a multimillion-dollar business empire. 

You are not a victim of your circumstances but rather a product of your choices. Propel forward with Nelson’s true story and learn valuable insights like: 

Website: NelsonTressler.com Facebook: Nelson Tressler Twitter: @NelsonTressler 

This episode covered so much more than just relationships. We uncovered so many things that keep High performers from being their truly best and ways to correct it. don't skip this one regardless of where you're at in your business or life. I promise you won't regret it.

Coach T is a Dating Extrordinaire, Fitness Expert, Former Mrs. Maryland, Mother to 4 under 5, and an entrepreneur. Coach T founded Maxing U after having been in the elite matchmaking space for several years . She began realizing that often, client’s biggest hindrances to finding love were not their lack of options, but rather, lack of self growth. After a lesson learned from a high profile client she realized she wanted to help those that couldn’t necessarily afford high end services, but wanted to find a partner and believed in her relationship philosophy…..”But first, self-growth!” . After lessons learned from her own relationships through self-growth she learned that these same tools apply those in relationships as well. Although Coach T enjoyed working with her clients in a 1:1 coaching format she is thrilled to touch more lives. Coach T offers some courses through Maxing U that allow her to help more people in a more affordable way.

For more information about becoming the best version of yourself for you + your biz :

1. Strategic Dating for Busy Entrepreneurs: Learn the 4 Secrets for navigating your professional life and love life without compromising one for the other.

January 11 and January 12 dates available. 

:LIMITED SEATING: Sign up Here:

https://maxedandmatched.org/free-webinar-optin/

2. For Entrepreneurs looking to kickstart weightloss with ease. Check out my free guide: Lose 5 lbs no stress!

https://sustainablystronger.lpages.co/5-simple-steps-to-lose-5-lbs-in-30-days/

3. IG: https://www.instagram.com/maxing_u/

Philippine  based Adrian Miciano is marketing expert in both Linkedin and video editing. His virtual assistant company has done incredible revenue turnarounds for businesses around the world. He helps businesses get meetings with potential clients as a "Sales Navigator" then scale and move past the growth phase. It's worth a listen if you've ever considered using a VA or want to explore and hire an expert in the linkedin space to increase your b2b presence and sales he's your man. Do you have video that needs editing he's got you covered there too. 

Janis Isaman is a movement and nutrition specialist for high achieving business owners. She helps people feel their best so they can do their best. Entrepreneurs have a need for daily high performance. This translates into the food you put in your body and physically being your best without pain and weakness. I had a great conversation with Janis on this one! She has an amazing story and excellent tips to help you be the best you can be each day! Follow her and get expert tips to help you meet every challenge at www.mybodycouture.com

Brian McKittrick is an Insurance & Finance Specialist, and his brokerage Insurance of Texas services Life, Health, and Senior Insurance plans for all 50 states, plus Washington D.C. Also offers Property, Casualty & Commercial plans for Texas.

Brian is a career sales professional and leader. He has been a top performing salesman since his first commission sales position in 1999. For over 20 years, Brian has excelled in retail, car, and insurance sales both as a sales associate, as well as leading sales teams as high as over 100 members.

Brian took over as the DFW franchise of Insurance Training Academy, offering insurance license exam preparation. In 2021, they will expand into insurance continuing education, and sales skills courses for insurance professionals.

InsuranceofTexas.net

TexasInsuranceTrainingAcademy.com

Corey Berrier is the sales and company culture expert. His Company: Sales CEO helps businesses turn around poor performing sales staff and increase a desirable company culture to attract and keep the best people in the company. You'll enjoy this interview and pick up some excellent tips to maximizing your sales abilities and building a business people want to be in and around. follow Corey...@coryberrier  www.salesceo.co

If you've never understood tax strategy or any type of tax code for that matter you're not alone in any small sense!. Ron fossum is going to share some amazing strategies that were thought only available to the ultra big hitters but in reality we all can use as business owners. This is not a dry boring segment. If this doesn't perk you up for the possibilities these tax strategies can do to help you grow your business and keep way more of your hard earned money, nothing will! This is foundational information for your business that too many owners are just not aware of or are ignoring for more pressing matters. What could be more pressing than keeping what you earn? Don't miss this segment. Check out www.taxplanwealth.com (same for youtube) to see what they're all about and schedule a consultation.  You can even call... 425-381-2253

Have you ever struggled to find and keep great employees?  Here’s some great tips in this episode. Here’s my free build value/Build Profit ebook  http://bit.ly/3jHgkmYbvbpreg

Systems expert Erika Mcmillion walks us through the steps of systematizing your business for a better operating company from the top down. This is a big component to escaping the owner prison. If you don't implement systems and processes in your business you will be handcuffed to your business and the individuals who know how to get things done. Reach out to Erika at www.erikamcmillion.com  

Stan Volkman has spent 40 years in the roof coating industry. His expertise goes well beyond the product knowledge. It's 40 years of building relationships and crafting his sales skills to deliver the highest level of value to his clients. We always want to search out wisdom and when you can find a gem like Stan with 40 years of gained wisdom in a single industry you better listen!

Special guest Mike claudio from Winrate Consulting joins me and we discuss building and scaling your business.  complexities, employees, systems, processes, imperfect action and building a self sufficient business where profit is the focus and not revenue. Great conversation with another excellent business coach who still is in the trenches running his own businesses and taking action every day!

Find Mike on these platforms;
Podcast: Big Stud Sales
IG: @winrateconsulting
Youtube: Mike claudio
Email: mike@winrateconsulting.com

Guest Brian Brown discusses  the foundational investment strategy of infinite banking (I use the term Cash Flow Banking in my book) This is a little known strategy that the likes of the Rockefellers, JC Penny and Walt Disney used to protect and create tax free, multi generational wealth. You'll get the complete insight to this strategy that doesn't require massive wealth to get started. Here's links to more on Brian and his company Predictable Wealth Advocates:
Masterclass: https://predictablewealthadvocates.com/register/

YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/2GVc3yd

About Us: https://predictablewealthadvocates.com/about-us/

My guest Justin Watkins is a craftsman who has mastered Escaping the Owner Prison. We talk about his journey over the last 20+ years in business and life. You'll enjoy his take on life and business during this fun conversation on work/life balance. There's success at all levels and it's seldom measured by the dollar. Don't forget to subscribe to the ETOP podcast and leave a great review if you would be so kind. Also be sure to grab my FREE  Build Value/Build Profit ebook HERE

So this may be controversial to some, but in this episode I explain what true work/life balance looks like for the entrepreneur/business owner. I think you'll agree ...or not. It's a new way to look at that tired cliche. If you want to know more about how to reach this balance, check out my FREE webinar where you'll get some great training to achieve it.  GO HERE to view.

Alex Vonderhaar from Hidden Falls Media shares Neuro Marketing techniques with us as we dive into it's meaning and application.  A fascinating interview with a twist on tradditional marketing. Gain new understanding for the future of marketing and what your company should be preparing for.

Sometimes we forget the people who added so much to our lives even in the smallest of ways. Lets discuss mentoring and how not only did it effect our lives but how and why we should be giving back to others as well.

When you think of hiring you don't always think about getting a professional recruiter. Matthew Snow from Pivotal Recruiting Solutions is that Pro. He's consistently delivered the right person for the right job year after year. With a specialization in the roofing industry Matthew fulfills the demand for qualified sales people for storm restoration companies nationwide. He makes a difference by being transparent and sharing the full truth about the position and it's requirements. He has a tremendous track record for retention within the companies he places people with due to his specialized approach.

You'll learn a lot about the recruiting process and what to look for when you're in need for top talent. Reach out and talk to them... Search: Pivotal Recruiting Solutions or  www.workwithpivotal.com 

Meet Matthew, a 20 year old booming entrepreneur whose entrepreneurial desires go back to the young age of 8. We dive into the  mindset of the new generation of business owners and what makes them tick. You'll love the energy Matthew brings to this podcast. Wise beyond his years Matthew shares with us his brand of leadership and the role models and inspiration he's gained throughout his teenage years that's enabled him to start  and succeed in his own marketing agency. 

He is definitely someone to watch and follow for the up and comers in this industry.  Be sure to share this podcast with those that could use it the most. follow Matt: @mattiklodi  IM tik tok, FB  or mattikmedia.com

Guest Lewis Vandervalk of Blue Crocus Solutions Is making a difference in the marketing world. He's helping contractors decrease door knocking and bring the clients to them. Understanding your niche is a powerful way to grow your business and Lewis is not your average marketer. You'll glean some amazing high points from this interview and see how Lewis is carving out his niche in the pavement industry. It's not just marketing it's just plain good business!

Tomas Keenan #1 Best selling author of Un F*** Your Business. Tomas shares his failures and successes along with how you can create a true and lasting business that doesn't need you day in and day out to run and be highly profitable. From a man who has not only been there, but is still operating high functioning, successful businesses, along with helping others do the same, This is a man to be listened to. I promise you'll gain so much from this interview; an absolute must listen.  You can learn more about Tomas here: www.connectwithtomas.com  www.tomaskeenan.com  

Joseph Toppi is a systems expert focused on the construction & trades industry. We delve into the financial intelligence needed to bid jobs properly and run a company with the proper automation and systems that create  increased profit margins.  Even more importantly how these detailed systems create the time freedom from the day to day running of the business that so many owners get trapped in. A major portion of Escaping the Owner Prison is systems and processes in your business to help you gain your freedom and create a business that can run without you.

Michael is the President of The Vann Group, LLC.  In this episode we discuss building your business to sell along with the many variables involved in that process and how you can set a path to maximize the sale of your business.

 Michael has over twenty years of strategic consulting and transactional advisory experience.  A member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Michael focuses his efforts on helping owners build and realize their value by creating the framework for continuity and scalability within their organizations. His areas of expertise include strategic facilitation, succession/transition planning and mergers and acquisitions.  He serves as a trusted advisor to the owners of companies who value his practical and personable approach and his ability to simplify complex business issues into an actionable plan. 

 An industry generalist, Michael has successfully advised companies in a variety of industries including professional and technical services, insurance and financial services, construction, industrial services, manufacturing, and food & hospitality. As a transactional advisor, he has advised both buy-side and sell-side companies on transactions with enterprise values up to $50 million.  

 Michael is the co-author of “Buying out the Boss: The Successors Guide to Succession Planning” which looks at succession and transition planning from the perspective of the internal acquirer.  He is a frequent guest speaker on topics such as value building, succession/transition planning and selling a business. 

Not only did Jason Geiman go from fire fighter to million dollar pressure washing guy he also started training others how to do the same thing! Jason's simple approach to "Charging what you're worth" is spectacular. He's a shining example of what Escape the Owner Prison is all about. You'll enjoy this conversation and take away some great nuggets for your business. If you haven't grabbed your free copy of Build Value/Build Profit ebook DO IT NOW! CLICK HERE 

Scaling any business can be difficult. Brian Hess is here to share insight into how he grew his Pavement company into a national brand while creating other businesses in the same vertical without destroying his ability to still give back to others and live the life he loves. There's so many take aways in this one so buckle up and get the pen and paper ready for notes!

Bobby learned very quickly how to escape the owner prison in his window  & power washing business. Great story on overcoming and creating your own path to never be an employee ever again.

Phenomenal discussion on what it is and how marketing works for your business, broken down into easily understandable terms for the business owner. Online marketing can be like playing the lottery and that means it's really hard to win. With the right marketer you can take the guess work out and create substantial ROI. To learn more about Thaddeus and what he offers:  www.onpurposemedia.ca

Creating and scaling multiple businesses isn't for every entrepreneur. But the principles remain the same. David Carroll of Dope Marketing shares his journeys and his method of Escaping the Owner prison even with multiple businesses. He shares the power of niche business creation/marketing.  A lot of wisdom is shared in this episode that will certainly assist your entrepreneurial experience. www.dopemarketing.com

Do customers constantly beat you down on price? I have a fix for you in this episode! Make the price shoppers a thing of the past.  Also here's the FREE ebook I talked about in the podcast you can get it byCLICKING HERE

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Donnie Kinser, founder of billionaire mindset club shares insight Into creating a complete balanced and happy life while running a company that thrives.

If you spend most of your days putting out fires in your business this will help you make that a thing of the past. It's not a difficult fix it just needs your attention. If you want to learn even more great tips check out my free webinar HERE

Incredible episode with guest Christian Lovrecich talking about Marketing and how it can change the direction of your business without breaking the bank. You've got to hear and learn his "Rapid Cashflow Sequence" on this episode that you can do yourself that will jump start and pay for your marketing for the next three months at least! Don't forget to check out the FREE ETOP Academy webinar RIGHT HERE

To do lists detract from your mission as an owner. We get paid for done. Here’s the new way to look at your lists so they make you money!

Hustle and Grind sounds good on the surface but it can be causing you to burn out and fail in your business. Let's talk about how and why this may be happening to you and how to direct that Hustle and Grind in the right way. https://bit.ly/2GpTKjSwebinarreg

When making decisions don’t depend on your own wisdom. Especially in today’s business climate. There’s a lot of people who’ve been where you want to go or know what you don’t. I share some of my tough learning experience in this episode

As business owners we are hypersensitive to freedom.  We are seeing anarchy and the loss of freedom in our great society right now. Having an understanding of what is freedom is critical. Enjoy my rant on the events of the day :-)

Persistence is a key Entrepreneur trait that leads to success. In this episode I discuss the need for this trait and how to maximize unbreakable persistence to make your teams great and top performers in all they do.

There's Risk in everything we do but as business owners we have an inordinate amount of risk to take on. In this episode I talk about transferring that Risk so you can do more and have more. Also the real secret of risk transfer and the new way to look at it!

No matter what is happening in this Covid economy you can still raise your prices. You just need to do it correctly. I tell you how in this ETOP Podcast episode.

They say your 5 closest friends are a mirror of you. If you want to increase your business you need to start looking around you and see what your daily habits are and those you associate with. This can be a game changer for you and your business.

Lance Caron from Lance Caron Coaching goes in depth how to combat fear in this crazy situation we are in with Covid 19 and other business uncertainties. This is incredibly helpful information you can use to strengthen your resolve and push forward with your business.

Lets talk about ways to create opportunity from the Covid crisis. I've got some great ideas to help your business prosper through this critical time for business survival.