Breakthrough Success

Tim Alison is the author of Screw The Naysayers and host of a podcast with the same name where he interviews leading experts in innovation, education, and entrepreneurship every week. His goal is to inspire people to expect more from life while providing practical advice that can be used to free people from a system that has been set up to encourage them to settle.   Quotes To Remember: “If you stay focused on thinking about what other people have to say, you are destined for mystery.” “Most young people that are having rocketship success with business these days didn’t get there by conforming to conventional wisdom.” “Step back and ask what is really important to you.” “If you get obsessed with proving your haters wrong, you may not be alert to where you are going.” “Self belief and the people that you are hanging out with are very large predictors of what your life is gonna be.” What You’ll Learn: How to Ignore the Naysayers Confronting the Inner Naysayer Using Your Naysayers as Fuel for Success Staying S

Dan Janal helps leaders brand their businesses with books and publicity. In 2001, he founded PR LEADS, one of the most cost-effective publicity leads services, which has been copied by many other companies. He provides publicity and marketing coaching and consulting services for Independent Professionals and Small Businesses. He also writes press releases designed to rank high on search engines.   Quotes To Remember: “Subscription models are a great model to follow if you are thinking about starting a business or if you are thinking about how you can monetize your business even more.” “There is nothing better in marketing than having your clients sell your service for you.” “Everyone is a reporter and everyone is a publisher because everyone can be a content producer.” “Most of the ads are read through a mobile device.” “Think short and you get better results.”   What You’ll Learn: How to Get People Into a Subscription Being a Contributor to Major Platforms Reaching a Reporter or Client in 5-Sentences or Les

Marina Darlow is a systems expert and productivity geek whose job is to help purpose driven and heart-centered entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours each week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fueled breakdowns. Before she found her true passion, she spent a decade managing large-scale multi-million dollar projects for hi-tech and manufacturing companies. She made the transition because she preferred truly impacting one business owner than being a cog in a huge corporate machine. Quotes To Remember: “At the end of the day, as a business owner, you are still making the key decisions.” “Money mistakes are costly in a very literal sense. They are also costly in an emotional sense.” “Everything that can be automated, should be automated.” “When you are stressed or anxious, you don’t do your best work.” “The less you beat yourself over, the sooner you’ll be back in the saddle.” What You’ll Learn: How to Get 10-20 More Productive Hours Back Each Week Setting Systems for your Business Getting A Stro

Benjamin J. Hardy is a top writer on Medium, PhD Candidate at Clemson University, and author of Willpower Doesn’t Work: Discover The Hidden Keys To Success. With his popular writings focusing on self-improvement, motivation and entrepreneurship, today’s guest has spent years inspiring others to obtain success through his work, studies and personal experiences. He’s one of Medium’s top writers whose work has also been featured in places like Inc and Forbes Quotes To Remember: “What is in proximity to you basically is what determines what you’ll become.” “You should rotate your environment regularly.” “Situational factors are what make flow happen. Novelty or newness is just one flow trigger.” “It’s not people that shape history. It’s actually extreme situations.” “Change your defaults.” “Most of our behaviors is so unconscious that we take it for granted.” “If you really want to change your life, you have to re-establish who you are around.” “You get in life what you are willing to tolerate.” What You’ll Le

Jeremy Miller is a brand strategist and the bestselling author of Sticky Branding. He has interviewed thousands of CEOs and business owners and profiled hundreds of companies across dozens of sectors. He lives and breathes marketing, branding, and business development, and he knows what it takes to grow a Sticky Brand. Quotes To Remember: “The companies that grow the best brand are the best marketers.” “The very first thing that everyone has to do is take their marketing seriously.” “In a small or medium-sized company, the measure of success is sales.” “When your customers know you, like you and trust you, they will choose you first.” “Your brand has a shelf-life.” “Your energy and commitment to grow is actually the infectious part of your brand.” “There is no overnight success. There’s twenty-year-overnight success.” What You’ll Learn: How to have a Sticky Brand Getting More Profit from Having a Sticky Brand The 3 V’s of a Brand’s Performance How to Stay ‘Sticky’   Key Links From The Show: Jeremy’s Site

Sean Stephenson was predicted not to survive at birth because of a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile (fracturing over 200 times by the age of 18). Instead of letting his rare bone disorder define him, he has inspired millions of people around the world through his work. He’s spoken in nearly all 50 U.S. States and 16 countries while presenting to big companies like Nike, Whole Foods, Zappos, Walmart, and many others. He’s also shared the stage with U.S. Presidents, billionaire business moguls, celebrities, and the Dalai Lama. Quotes To Remember: “You have to have that mindset of ‘It doesn't matter how many times I get knocked down.’” “Getting on the big stage means you got to get on the little stages first.” “If there’s one thing that is the greatest marketing tool of all time, that is being amazing at what you do.” “Self-sabotage is essentially you want wanting but you’re doing the complete opposite of what it takes to get that one thing.’” “Perfect prac

Todd Palmer is the chief rule breaker at Extraordinary Advisors. Since 1997, his companies have helped over 5,000 people secure employment, improving their lives and the lives of their families. He is the founder and President of Diversified Industrial Staffing which was named by INC Magazine to the INC 5,000 a record setting 6 times as one of the fastest growing companies in America.   Quotes To Remember: “You never run both paths simultaneously.” “Short-term goals and steps become long-term successes.” “The bottleneck is at the top of the bottle. Often it comes from impostor’s syndrome.” “Underneath a struggling brand is a struggling person.” “Most resumes have lies on them.” “An entrepreneur can be so focused on the bright shiny things that they missed a lot of details when it comes to the execution." “Time is finite. You can only use the hour you have right now.” What You’ll Learn: How Can Businesses Plan for Long-Term Scaling Getting Unstuck Re-igniting the Spark Within a Struggling Brand Finding the R

Cianna Stewart is the author of No Complaints, a book that teaches you how to stop complaining so you can change your life forever and bring you greater joy and more satisfying relationships. Quotes To Remember: “The first thing is to just notice that you are complaining and even understand what a complaint is.” "Complaining is basically airing a grievance without contributing to solving a problem." “You are the average of the five people you most spend your time with.” “When you focus your attention on the negative over and over again, you started living in this world of fear and constraint.”   What You’ll Learn: How to Stop Complaining and Self-Sabotaging Staying Strong and Avoid Complaints Living a Complaint-Free Life   Key Links From The Show: Cianna’s Site   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti No Complaints by Cianna Stewart The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone The Power of a Positive No by William Ury

Shane Snow is an award winning entrepreneur and journalist who has helped expose gun traffickers and gender discrimination. He is a board member of the Hatch Institute, a nonprofit for investigative journalism, and currently serves as Founder at Large at Contently which works with Fortune 500 brands and has helped over 100,000 freelance journalists, artists, and photographers put food on the table. His latest book Dream Teams unveils what separates groups that simply manage to get by from those that get better together, and how we can make our companies and communities better by understanding the difference. Quotes To Remember: “You need to create content that actually sticks out and gets people attention.” “Half the battle is creating a good book. The other half of the battle is getting people to pay attention or to care at all.” “Just putting it out there is not enough.” “It’s hard to make the viral equation work out if you don’t seed it to enough people initially.”   What You’ll Learn: How to Get a Good R

Dominick Quartuccio helps individuals, teams, and businesses Design a Future they can’t wait to live into. The international KeyNote speaker, trainer, executive coach, and author works with the best of the best. His latest book Design Your Future details 3 simple steps we can use to stop drifting and take command of our lives. Quotes To Remember: “Awareness alone doesn’t change our behavior.” “We are strangers to our future selves.” “Extraordinary results are directly proportional to how narrow you can make your focus.” “There is always one that outperforms the other nine combined.” “If you were to focus on one thing then that would rise the tide for everything else.”   What You’ll Learn: What is a “Drifter” How to Stop Drifting Without Relying on an Outside Force The A-D-D Model by Dominick Quartuccio Living in Your Designed Future Get Clients to Pay You at a Premium Level   Key Links From The Show: Dominick’s Site Tony Robinns’ Seminars   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Desi

Carmine Gallo is a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally popular keynote speaker, Harvard instructor, and communication advisor for the world’s most admired brands. A “communications guru,” according to Publishers Weekly, Gallo’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages. He delivers highly customized, engaging, inspiring, and actionable multimedia keynotes based on his international bestsellers: Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, and The Storyteller’s Secret, among others. Quotes To Remember: “The ability to express your ideas convincingly and persuasively is more important today than ever before in human civilization.” “Persuasion is actually more important today than ever before.” “You cannot be a successful entrepreneur today if you are not a great storyteller.” “The tools of communication have changed.” “Steve Jobs, in my mind, is still the greatest business storyteller of all time.” “Average only guarantees below average results. You have to

Ray Higdon is a two time bestselling author who has shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, Les Brown, Robert Kiyosaki, and many more. Their coaching company was recognized this year on the Inc 5000 as one of America’s fastest growing companies. He help network marketers grow large teams and create freedom in their lives   Quotes To Remember: “Social Media is one of the best things that happened in network marketing but also the worst.” “It (social media) is really just a way to more efficiently connect with more people.” “As long as you are using social media to create connections with other people, then you are probably doing it right.”   What You’ll Learn: Using Social Media to Find Prospects Is Creating Too Much Content Worth It? Connecting With Your Audience Through Social Media   Key Links From The Show: Ray’s Site Rank Makers   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Freakishly Effective Social Media for Network Marketing by Jessica Higdon and Ray Higdon The Obstacle I

Jimena Cortes is a marketing consultant specializing in online lead generation. She is a published author, international speaker, and entrepreneur who is the founder of Wizard Media, an online marketing agency and LeadGen Mastery, which is an online training teaching companies how to generate high value leads on LinkedIn.   Quotes To Remember: “The biggest thing is having consistency.” “Nobody really cares about you. They care about what you can do for them.” “It doesn’t matter how successful you are. There’s always the next level and that’s something that you want.” “You don’t want to have all your eggs in one basket.” “Don’t do everything at once.” What You’ll Learn: Finding Leads and Building Relationships via LinkedIn Using LinkedIn Premium to Get Prospects Creating a Good LinkedIn Profile Benefits of Publishing Articles on LinkedIn   Key Links From The Show: Jimena’s Site Wizard Media   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Money. Wealth. Life Insurance. by Jake Thompson The M

Jennifer Dulski is the head of Groups and Community at Facebook. She has more than 15 years of experience at successful startups and big-brand internet companies, including as a business unit leader at Yahoo! and as CEO of The Dealmap, which was acquired by Google in 2011. She was most recently president and COO of Change.org. She writes about leadership, management and entrepreneurship for LinkedIn Influencers, Fortune, Huffington Post, and other media outlets. Quotes To Remember: “You need to take certain steps to make clear what you want to see happen in the world.” “When you have that clarity of vision, desired future, purpose and clear story, that’s one thing that helps you turn your intention into action.” “Stories still add value in bringing that data into life.” “You do have to be willing to be a little bit vulnerable to share a story.” “With vulnerability comes more support.” What You’ll Learn: How to Start a Movement Transforming Intention into Action Getting Better at Storytelling Key Links

Akbar Sheikh helps online startups and existing companies boost their sales. His success story of going from homelessness to 7-figures is very inspiring, and that’s what we’ll focus on in this episode. He is responsible for several funnels reaching seven figures by using the golden 7 principles of ethical persuasion. Quotes To Remember: “If you have a why that makes you cry, then your focus is different.” “People are just not focused. People who succeed are.” “It’s about having a game plan.” “In order to make 7 figures, you need the right mindset, the right funnel and the right traffic that works.” “If you take action, you’re gonna succeed.” What You’ll Learn: Rising to 7-figures Quickly How to Structure a Successful Funnel Learn How to Drive Traffic to Funnels   Key Links From The Show: Akbar’s Site FREE Masterclass!   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti 7 Figure Funnels by Akbar Sheikh

Anne Sugar is an executive coach and speaker who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. She served as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. Quotes To Remember: “It's how you can simply do it and get the most impact in the shortest amount of time.” “Find somebody that you can partner with that can help you keep accountable.” “Small wins add up to a lot more opportunity or impact over time.” “It’s about forgetting about your misses.” “Reading is one of the most important ways to have breakthrough success.” What You’ll Learn: Identifying the Goals that Matter How to Maximize Performance Without Getting Distracted Ways to Get Unstuck Key Links From The Show: Anne’s Site Audible Harvard Business Review   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Stand Out by Dorie Clark The Power of Moments by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Smartcuts by Shane Snow

Kevan Lee is the director of marketing at Buffer, the social media management tool for brands, agencies, and marketers. Through his content, he shares everything he knows about startup marketing, management, and leadership. Quotes To Remember: “It’s not an evergreen article if it might not be relevant a year from now.” “Doing content well takes a lot of focus. It takes lot of time and energy to really sit down and write something that will stand out and will be useful to people.” “If you’re putting out great content, the audience will come.” “It’s worth it but it might take a while to get there.” What You’ll Learn: How Does Buffer Works The Netflix Method to Content Marketing Getting Into a Habit of Creating Content Everyday   Key Links From The Show: Kevan’s Site Buffer Medium The Pmarca Blog Archive   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secrets by Marc Guberti Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott We Are All Weird by Seth Godin Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore Take the Stairs by Rory Vaden The Compound Ef

Josh Elledge is a serial entrepreneur who builds the companies he needs most in the world. In 2014, he launched UpMyInfluence to help entrepreneurs like himself attract the perfect audiences and grow their brands without the crazy costs and contracts associated with traditional PR companies. He is a frequent speaker at podcasting and social media conferences including Social Media Marketing World. He’s a weekly consumer expert on Fox 35 Orlando and News 13, writes a syndicated column for nine newspapers, and has appeared in the media more than 2000 times.   Quotes To Remember: “Exposure is everything in business.” “We all need customers to survive, let alone thrive.” “Shoot for audience that are ultimately going to pay you money.” “Business owners have one job and that is to grow the company.” “On all social media, the most important thing you can do is have a full and complete profile.” What You’ll Learn: Picking the Best Way to Gain Influence How to Balance Content Creation and Building Influence Building

Jesse Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of two multimillion dollar teams, the Gastonia Grizzlies and the Savannah Bananas. He’s been featured on MSNBC and as a keynote speaker all over the country, promoting his motto “If it’s normal, do the exact opposite.” In his latest book Find Your Yellow Tux, today’s guest shares how to become successful by standing out. Quotes To Remember: “If it’s normal, do the exact opposite.” “It’s not just standing up by being crazy and wearing a yellow tux. It’s standing up by providing the best fan experience.” “It’s just not about the customers, it’s about fans.” “Our biggest fans are our employees.” “Put yourself in your customer’s shoes.” “The last impression makes the lasting impression.”   What You’ll Learn: How It’s Like to Own Two Multimillion Dollar Teams How to Stand Out Enhancing Customer Experience Getting Good at Follow-Ups   Key Links From The Show: Jesse’s Site Joey Coleman’s Site BetterBookClub   Recommended Books: Content Marketing Secr

Chris and Eric Martinez are #1 international bestselling authors and are the founders of Dynamic Duo Training, an online exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle consulting business. They have worked with thousands of people online and in person to help them look, feel, and perform better while living the dynamic lifestyle. They are also business coaches who help personal trainers, fitness professionals, and health enthusiasts grow their online fitness businesses. Quotes To Remember: “The magic always lies in simplicity or just making things simple.” “Flexibility is key with everything.” “When you are an entrepreneur starting business, we are always taught to know what our big why is. I think the same things goes for your fitness journey.” “We are own worst critics.” What You’ll Learn: Transforming Our Bodies into the Dynamic Lifestyle Working as a Dynamic Duo Getting Over that Hurdle and Start Taking Actions The R.E.F Model Reinforcing the ‘WHY’   Key Links From The Show: Chris and Eric’s Website   Recommende