Gen X Amplified With Adrion Porter. The Personal Branding And Leadership Podcast For Gen X.

Are you struggling with multitasking and prioritizing your most important projects - especially when it seems there are so many things to get done? Then you need to stop and focus on this particular episode, and our featured guest Jay Papasan, the co-author of The ONE Thing. Jay Papasan, is the Vice President of publishing and Executive Editor at KellerINK, the publishing arm of Keller Williams Realty. He is best known for co-writing with his mentor, Gary Keller, a few best-selling books, including The Millionaire Real Estate Investor, which became a New York Times best-seller. But their most recent book, titled The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results, has been a nothing short of a “game-changer.” It is a New York Times best-seller and has also reached #1 on the Wall Street Journal business best-seller list. In the book, Jay and Gary outline in great detail why everyone should identify that area of your life where you want to be extraordinary (that one thing), and FOCUS on i

What do you get when you combine the ingredients of a prolific photographer, passionate podcaster, public speaker, and a magnificent mom? You get Lucrecer Braxton. And I'm absolutely thrilled to feature her as our guest on this episode of Gen X Amplified. Lucrecer Braxton is an award-winning photographer, vlogger, and "mixed-media" artist. She has been a photographer for over 15 years and has had plenty of photos and original art published in books and magazines. As an experienced speaker, Lucrecer has graced the stage at many conferences, and has led workshops on relationship building, photography, blogging, and building communities online. Recently, Lucrecer has launched an amazing podcast called Hello Friend - that features candid conversations weekly with guests, giving a glimpse into how they live their life, what they are reading, and why they are simple awesome. On this episode, Lucrecer and I discuss her fascinating journey, her passion for photography, the motivation for her podcast launch, and why

Did you know that a webinar can be one of the best platforms for you to promote your expertise, build an audience, and quickly generate leads? Well, if you didn't then you're in for a treat, because we have the world-renowned webinar guru, Steven Essa, on this informative episode of Gen X Amplified.   Steven Essa is known internationally as the “Make Money with Webinars Expert.” He was raised in the western-suburbs of Sydney, Australia by hard working immigrant parents. Steven now excites audiences in Australia, the UK, USA, UAE, Ireland, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Cyprus, Singapore and New Zealand. Through his company, x10 Effect, Steven has trained thousands of people to leverage the power of webinars, and their efficiency, convenience and flexibility, to generate thousands of dollars in product sales. Steven’s methods give all business owners something that is much needed in today’s new media marketplace: the flexibility to create additional streams of income in their business. On this episode of G

If you are ready for an episode of Gen X Amplified when we have a big-time generational conversation about millennials- then this is the one! That's because our featured guest is Lee Caraher, who is millennial champion, and sometimes affectionately called the millennial whisperer.   Lee Caraher is an entrepreneur and CEO with over 20 years experience building great, high producing inter-generational work teams that get a lot done, and have fun at the same time. An acclaimed communication strategist known for her practical solutions to big problems - Lee founded her company, Double Forte in 2002 to work with good people doing great work. Her clients span well-loved brands and hot technology startups in the San Francisco Bay area, Boston, New York, and Europe. As an author, Lee wrote Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work, after struggling and then figuring out how to work well with millennial clients and staffers (more than half of Lee's staff is under 32). This positive a

Are you looking for actionable tips on how to successfully run a business and target the right audience? Then you definitely want to tune-in to our featured guest - Jason Swenk. That's because we are going to chat about some key strategies to build the right systems in your business, and why you should scale down to your ideal target market. Remember...the riches are in the niches! Jason Swenk states that he has "special" business and marketing powers. His mission? To save the galaxy - one business at a time. Jason is a professional speaker, author, consultant, and also what is called a "digital-preneur." He began his career in the 1990s at Authur Andersen. Then after realizing the huge opportunities in digital marketing he quickly started his own agency in 1999. There, over the span of 12 years Jason created innovative solutions for clients such as Aflac, Lotus Cars, Hitachi, AT&T, Coke, and Legal Zoom. Then he successfully sold that agency for 7 figures. Awesome! Today, Jason primarily helps agency own

Okay, this is a very valuable - but very fun episode! Get ready to get great insights on virtual teams, the power of personal branding, and why you should build the business of "you." Our featured guest is my buddy Chris Ducker, who is joining us all the way from his home in the Philippines! Chris Ducker is widely known as the "Virtual CEO." He is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, and now a frequent periscoper, He is also the creator and host of the Tropical Think Tank annual mastermind event. Chris is the best-selling author of Virtual Freedom: How to Work with Virtual Staff to Buy More Time, Become More Productive, and Build Your Dream Business - which has become a staple in the bookshelves of many entrepreneurs. Recently, he launched his robust membership community called Youpreneur, which he calls his "primary" business focus for the next 10 years. Chris is also the host of his newly rebranded podcast Youpreneur.FM., which is aligned to his new membership brand. Originally from

So if you want a deep lesson on everything content marketing and storytelling - then you're definitely listening to the right episode. That's because we are thrilled to have the one and only C.C. Chapman join us for our tenth episode of Gen X Amplified. C.C. Chapman is a prolific speaker, author, content storyteller, podcaster, and consultant. Over the years he has worked with many corporate clients including Nike, American Eagle Outfitters, Coca-Cola, and HBO. He is the best-selling author of two value-packed books: Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars that Engage Customers and Ignite your Business (which he co-authored with Ann Handley), and also Amazing Things Will Happen: A Real World Guide on Achieving Success and Happiness. C.C. is also the creator and host of the "Managing the Grey" podcast. In addition to his content creation projects, C.C. also heads up a consultancy called Never Enough Days - that specializes in social good, cause marketing, and corporate re

In this current crowded marketplace, it has never been more important to use the power of social media to break through the clutter, and engage with your target audience. Well on this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with one of the leading social media experts in the world,  Corinna Essa. Corinna Essa is internationally known as the go-to person when it comes to social media marketing. She was raised in Greece and at the age of 17, traveled to London to study television production, only to have her dreams shattered as she discovered the very unstable nature of the industry. By the time she reached her mid-20s...Corinna decided enough was enough and began her journey online. Quickly discovering a few powerful strategies that would allow her to leverage the power of social media, Corinna started using Twitter to market products. Within 3 weeks, she had replaced her full-time income - working only 2 hours a day. Now Corinna heads up Social Media Worldwide, an international marketing company, that help

Wanna hear about podcasting from someone who has not only transformed the medium, but also found his perfect niche and teaches others how to do the same? Well on this episode, we are chatting with the one and only "Podmaster" himself, John Lee Dumas. John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of Entrepreneur On Fire (EOFire), an award winning podcast that reveals the journey of today's most inspiring entrepreneurs - 7 days a week, which is the first of its kind. Also, his podcast alone generates over $250,000 a month in revenue. Wow. With over 1 million unique listens a month, EntrepreneurOnFire has inspired millions of people - whom he calls “Fire Nation” to take control of their life and take the Entrepreneurial leap. He is also the creator of the mastermind community Podcaster’s Paradise. In addition to EOFire, John offers a free 15-day course on podcasting at FreePodcastCourse.com., and also extends his “on fire” brand with Webinars On Fire, a course on how to create webinars that convert. John is bringing t

This is the episode where we are really going in deep on how to overcome that awful feeling self-doubt in your professional career, and become a better leader. On this episode of Gen X Amplified we are having a highly valuable chat with Mike "Ambassador" Bruny, of No More Reasonable Doubt.   Mike is speaker, certified life coach, and author of the book 30 Days of Hip-Hop Affirmations to Change Your Life. He has been a champion for others to build their personal brand, and is also a familiar face at conferences, helping attendees build better relationships through the power of networking. But now he is on a mission. That mission is helping young professionals of color go from being invisible to invincible. This is through his latest venture - No More Reasonable Doubt, an online community and podcast focused on empowering young professionals of color to build better soft skills, and have more impact in the workplace. Mike joins us on Gen X Amplified to talk about not only his latest company, but shed light o

If you love kids, and want to hear about how to turn your passion into a home-based business that also dominates on Facebook, then you'll love this episode. On this episode of Gen X Amplified we are having a great chat with with Holly Homer, of kidsactivitiesblog.com.   Click here to subscribe to get all the episodes Holly is a "social media obsessed" entrepreneur, wife, mother, and the co-owner of the popular website kidsactivitiesblog.com. She also runs the website's Facebook page ,which is called Quirky Momma. What is fascinating about their Facebook page is that they grew it to over 1 million fans....in less than one year! She is also the author of the book “101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest Funnest Ever!”  Holly is here on Gen X Amplified to talk about her website's brand purpose, Facebook marketing best practices, and why parents should take advantage of the "simple things" in life when entertaining kids. Key Highlights From This Episode: How Holly and her team overcame Facebook's algorithm

If you want to jumpstart your day with a better mindset, and if you are a recovering night owl - then this episode is especially for you!   That’s because we are chatting with Hal Elrod, the #1 best-selling author of the book “The Miracle Morning: The Not-So Obvious Secret …. Guaranteed To Transform Your Life…Before 8AM.”   Hal, who is also known as “Yo Pal Hal”, is a keynote speaker, author, coach, and the host of the “Achieve Your Goals” podcast.    He is here on Gen X Amplified to talk about how you can positively change every area of your life, just by simply changing the way you wake up in the morning.   Key Highlights  From This Episode: What was the life changing event that led Hal to becoming an author How your mindset totally can change your productivity Why having a set morning routine is the best way to jumpstart your day The reason why journaling is so valuable Why in the face of tragic events, you must embrace acceptance to move forward What is the best way to measure the level of success in ou

Do you wanna know more about digital marketing? Then you’ve come to the right episode.    Our guest, Rich Brooks, is a digital marketing expert, that oversees a web design and online marketing firm out of Portland, Maine called Flyte New Media.   He is a nationally recognized speaker and content creator, who has been featured on CNN.com, the Huffington Post, Inc. magazine and many other publications.     Rich is also the founder of the Agents of Change Digital Marketing Conference - which is in its 4th year, he just relaunched his Agents of Change podcast.   On this episode, Rich and I chat about all things digital marketing -  including how critical email is to your business growth.   Key Highlights From This Episode:   Why going to live events are the best way to establish relationships. What is the best way to meet your ideal customers and covert to quality leads? The interesting way that Rich came up with the name of his agency. Why Rich decided to launch an annual conference, particularly in Maine.

Paul C. Brunson is an entrepreneur,  television host, speaker, social media guru, and a life coach. He is the founder of the top rated international matchmaking and coaching agency, the PCB Agency. And the author of the best-selling book “It’s Complicated, But it doesn’t Have to Be: A Modern Guide to Finding and Keeping Love”.    He is also host of the current host of “Our World with Black Enterprise”, and the host and creator of the very popular #MentorMonday series on the Spreecast platform. There he interviews successful entrepreneurs and thought-leaders sharing practical advice for your big dreams.    During this episode, Paul and I discuss entrepreneurship, matchmaking, and the importance of taking care of things closer to home before business.   Key Highlights From This Episode: What was that transformational moment that led Paul to transition from investment banking to matchmaking? Why he believes that having a “partner” is essential when starting a business. How did get he get to work with Oprah Win

My guest today is a marketing strategist, branding expert, professional speaker, consultant, and a frequent contributor to a few publications you may have heard of…such as   Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Entrepreneur.   She was in fact recognized in Forbes as one of the “25 Professional Networking Experts to watch in 2015."   She is the author of two bestselling books - - Reinventing You: Define Your brand, Imagine Your Future, and also her most recent  book Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea, and Build a Following Around It.   Key Highlights From This Episode: Her fascinating story and journey to a successful career as an entrepreneur The different strategies to discovering and amplifying your breakthrough ideas Why Linkedin is a great blogging platform for increasing your profile  Why having a strong personal brand and being known as an expert is critical What are the biggest challenges and opportunities for Gen Xers  Why forming your own mentor "board of directors" is a great idea And so

If you are looking to maximize your impact and influence especially in this new media world, then you can look no further than from this episode’s awesome guest.   For the Gen X Amplified inaugural episode, we kick things off right with a chat with the one and only Chris Brogan.   Chris is the CEO of Owner Media Group, a sought after public speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, and currently working on his forthcoming book: Insider: Strategies and Secrets for Business Growth in the Age of Distractions.   Chris has consulted with the biggest brands you know, including Disney, Coke, Google, GM, and many more. He’s appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for a cover story for Success magazine, and once even presented to a Princess.   Forbes listed Chris as one of the Must Follow Marketing Minds of 2014, plus listed his website as one of the 100 best websites for entrepreneurs.   During this episode, we discuss many valuable insights, including focusing on doing fo