EP108: Dr. Greg Wells - Practicing Focus, Creativity & Effectiveness In Your Life

The mobile phone.

It's one of the most amazing advances in all of human history.

But most of the time, it keeps us distracted and affects our mental health.

Our returning guest, Dr. Greg Wells co-wrote a book, The Focus Effect, with Bruce Bowser that perfected the art of unplugging from technology and plugging into reality.

It discusses strategies ranging from practicing healthy mindfulness and meditation, reserving tech-free time, and performing power work to a revolutionary plan for a hyperproductive workday.

You'll learn everything that's needed to activate sustainable, balanced, and successful routines in all areas of life.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of taking control
• How to set up your day for success
• How to establish a world class routine

To learn more about Greg, visit here.

To buy the book, The Focus Effect, check this out.

EP107: Daniel Levine & Steven Pulver - You Need To Disconnect To Connect

Connect without any distractions.

If you're just looking at the status quo in business, you're always going to do the same things and end up being just like your competitors.

Daniel Levine and Steven Pulver, who are the co-founders of the Fireside Conference, recognized the importance of getting away from technology, pitching, business cards, and name tags for a little while to truly form relationships with top people in their communities.

It takes courage and confidence to do something completely new and different, but that is the best way to carve up a new niche within a particular market.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of human-to-human personal connection
• Why unplugging yourself will help with your personal life
• Why partnership is one of the keys that will lead you to success

To learn more about the Fireside Conference, visit here.

EP106: Marilou Seavey - Tools & Techniques On Developing Your Ideal Self

How do you define yourself?

People who want to make a difference in the world are happier, healthier, live longer and find more opportunities coming to them because of who they are at the core of their being.

Our guest, Marilou Seavey co-founded the MindBridge® Training Institute and has taught the essentials of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) training to Fortune 500 Executives, entertainers, small business owners, senior political advisors, and life-long learners for over 30 years.

She creates opportunity potential for clients to achieve peak performance levels, develop leadership qualities, enrich relationships, and create sustainable personal change.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of having a great marketing strategy
• How to connect with people on a level that's important to them
• How to utilize social media tools

To learn more about her website, visit here.

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EP105: Tim Hentschel - Hard Work & Determination Breed Success

There is no substitute for hard work.

Tim Hentschel, who is the CEO and co-founder of HotelPlanner.com, agrees.

He's always had the drive to keep innovating and the product of his hard work was HotelPlanner.com. 

It's the world's largest provider of online group hotel bookings and event management services.

Today, HotelPlanner.com has helped over 4 million group and event planners and had over $7 billion in group hotel revenues passing through its hotel planners system worldwide.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of self belief to be successful
• Being able to see what's working and what's not right away
• What are the four C's of life

To learn more about Tim's website, click here.

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EP104: Kevin Snook - The Magical Combination To Help You Transform Your Business

Align process.

Leading a highly successful manufacturing company can be simple, enjoyable, and thoroughly rewarding - if you align the process from the frontline to the bottom line.

Our guest, Kevin Snook, who is an entrepreneur, founder, consultant and author of Make It Right, advises manufacturing CEOs around the world to help them transform their businesses and deliver breakthrough results by giving frontline employees the information, tools, and capability to make the best decisions every minute of the day.

Kevin has a deep sense of what it takes to deliver the magical combination of growth and stability in manufacturing companies and he as gone further by learning how to make that outcome simple.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of mentors and peers to your success
• How clarity makes a difference to your clients
• The importance of the power of leverage

To listen to Kevin's podcast, click here.

For his Facebook page, visit here.

To get a copy of his book, Make It Right, check this out.

EP103: Kathleen Black - Use Your Challenges For Business Success

Find a way.

Kathleen Black did.

She is the CEO of Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting who used her past challenges to build a dynamic results-driven real estate business.

She dealt with plenty of adversity including a large amount of debt.

Today, she helps realtors across North America build top teams and take their businesses to incredible levels of success. 

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of knowing exactly what you want 
• How choosing the right coach and mentors will give you great advice and support
• Why you should care and invest in your clients

To visit Kathleen's website, click here.

For her LinkedIn, visit here.

For her Facebook page, discover here.

To get in touch with Kathleen, email her at info@kathleenspeaks.com.

EP102: Kai Bjorn - Perseverance Is The Key To Success

It doesn't matter how long it takes to reach your goal, the most important thing is your willingness to persist and persevere.

Kai Bjorn started as a professional athlete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and later, he would become involved in sailing.

Through hard work, patience and determination, he and his sailing team, Alinghi, won the America’s Cup in 2003.

Success would continue to follow him.

He would become Business Network International (BNI) Canada’s National Director where his passion for connecting with people and promoting the development of meaningful, long-term relationships would be a perfect fit. 

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of having vision and goals in life
• Asking and getting to know your competition
• Why taking your time will put you in the right direction

To learn more about BNI, visit here.

For Kai's LinkedIn page, click here.

For his Twitter, discover here.

EP101: Tim Larkin - Why Success Always Starts With Failure

Failures are stepping stones to success.

Tim Larkin, who is an American self-defense expert, former military intelligence officer and best-selling author, was in the peak of his career when the worst thing happened to him.

During military training, he already knew that he was suffering from an ear congestion, but due to arrogance, he still pursued pressure diving which burst his eardrum. 

He thought it was the end of his career, but really, it was the start of a new one.

A few years later, he began Target Focus Training (TFT) which teaches students to recognize when they can avoid violence, and when to use it if they're facing imminent, life-threatening danger. 

TFT helps to focus on the similarities that every human body shares, so that the students can learn the ways that all people will be vulnerable.

Today, TFT has instructed over 10,000 clients in more than 40 countries.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of being around great peers and mentors
• Why determination will get you through anything
• Why having a positive mindset will lead you to success

To learn more about Tim Larkin, visit here.

To visit his website, click here.

For his Facebook, discover here.

For his Twitter, explore here.

To check out his book, When Violence Is The Answer, buy here.

EP100: Bob Doyle - Creating The Life That You Love

Do you want to attract wealth and happiness into your life?

It starts from within.

Bob Doyle, CEO of Boundless Living and author of the best-selling book, Follow Your Passion, Find Your Power has been teaching principles of Living Life by Design utilizing the principles of the Law of Attraction.

Boundless Living's Wealth Beyond Reason program has been one of the most complete and usable online curricula in the Law of Attraction. Its goal is to help people realize and understand their passion and purpose in life. 

Today, Boundless Living has touched the lives of literally millions of people all over the world.

We're happy to have Bob on our 100th episode! 

During this insightful interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of getting clear on who you are
• How meditation will give your mind clarity
• How to learn and act upon your intuition

To learn more about Boundless Living, visit here.

For Bob Doyle's Facebook page, click here.

To buy his book, Follow Your Passion, Find Your Power, check this out.

To get in touch with Bob, email him at bobdoyle@boundlessliving.com.

EP99: Colton Lindsay - Mastering Your Life Patterns For Success

Our guest, Colton Lindsay, who is a real estate agent, entrepreneur and coach, was an LDS missionary when he was younger. 

After 2 years, he realized that he needed to shift his life patterns and begin to understand his true mission.

He started gaining control of everything and begun to open up opportunities.

Colton had a breakthrough when he used accelerated learning technologies that gave him success and now he uses them to help agents learn faster, remember more, and accomplish extraordinary results.

Using the principles he teaches, Colton became ranked in the Top 1% of the sales agents in his real estate market by the age of 28.

Over the last two years, he has closed 120 transactions and generated over $20 Million in volume sales.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of embracing your challenges and fears
• Why focusing on increasing positive energy will create different results
• How to be intelligent in creating your reality

To learn more about his website, visit here.

To learn more about the ultimate, effective and affordable coaching for real estate sales, click here.

For Colton's LinkedIn page, check this out.

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To check out his Youtube Channel, watch here.

EP98: Brian Smith - Market The Benefits, Not The Product

Entrepreneurship is not easy.

Our guest, Brian Smith, who is an author, keynote speaker and founder of the iconic global brand UGG (an American footwear company), had some hard times while starting and building his business. 

For years, he was crippled by a lack of financing.

He became stuck and had to get a summer job for 3 years.

Things changed when he realized he should focus on the benefits rather than the product itself.

He believed that his products could help people and change lives and they did.

The UGG brand has since exceeded $1 billion of international sales several times over.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of having a really good financial advisor
• Why working on being better everyday will help you become successful
• Why believing in yourself will benefit you

To learn more about Brian, visit here.

For his LinkedIn page, discover here.

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To buy his book, The Birth of a Brand, click here.

EP97: Connor Beaton - How To Develop & Improve Self-Awareness

Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men’s health, wellness, success, and fulfillment.

He helps people get clear on who they are, why they are here and where they need to go.

He believes the path to a rich and fulfilling life is more than simply what we do, but who we do it with, and most importantly, who we believe we are while doing it. Because at the end of the day, the most important relationship we have is the one with yourself.

Today, he speaks on stages around the world, works with high performers who are shaping the future and helps people who are committed to going all-in on what matters most.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of having strong mentors around you
• How to focus on creating exceptional experiences, products & services for people
• Why the word-of-mouth is the best marketing tool you have

To learn more about Connor, visit here.

To visit his website, click here.

For his LinkedIn page, check this out.

For his Facebook, visit this link.

For his Twitter, discover here.

For his Instagram, explore here.

EP96: John Assaraf - Releasing Mental & Emotional Obstacles For Exceptional Success

Mastering your mindset can dramatically change your life.

As a kid, John Assaraf was a misfit. He had a bad attitude about school, and practically lived in the principal’s office. 

When he was 19, he realized that he couldn’t keep living his life with such extremes.

He chose the path he believed promised him a better existence. 

So, he released all of his negativity and moved forward with his life.

Today, he is a serial entrepreneur, brain researcher, and CEO of NeuroGym.

In the last 25 years, John has grown 5 multi-million dollar companies in real estate, internet software, brain research and life and business coaching and consulting.

He is also the author of 2 New York Times best-selling books, Having It All and The Answer.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of having a daily ritual 
• Why focusing on progress will help you get through negativity
• Why you have to be patient and adaptable

To learn more about John Assaraf, visit here.

For his Facebook page, click here.

For his LinkedIn, discover here.

For his Twitter, explore here.

To check out his books, buy here.

EP95: Marc Von Musser - Why You Need To Have A Proven Strategy

Stop selling and start serving people to their dream.

Our returning guest, Marc Von Musser, the Director of Sales at Clients on Demand, has a completely new and innovative approach to sales.

He has been transforming and elevating both the sales profession while helping businesses and salespeople learn how to enroll more effectively than traditional sales without pressure.

His strategies work incredibly well even if you hate selling or even if you have never done selling.

He has helped thousands of companies large and small grow their profits by over 100%, 500% and even 1000%.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of having the ability to enroll your ideal clients
• What are you willing to invest in yourself
• What is the code of influence in getting the right people

To learn more about Clients on Demand, visit here.

For Marc's Facebook Page, click here.

For his LinkedIn, explore here.

For his Twitter, discover here.

EP94: Ken Blanchard - How To Become A Proactive Leader

Being a proactive leader tends to make a lasting impact on a company and the people in it. 

The One Minute Manager author, Ken Blanchard together with Susan Fowler, who are the lead developers for the Situational Self Leadership Program, teach individuals the mindset and skill set they need to become empowered, proactive self leaders who take control of their own success and are committed to getting results for their organization.

The success of the company’s strategic initiatives depends on the commitment and proactive behavior of those on the front lines.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of accepting responsibility and taking initiative
• Why proactive actions can help you have a greater sense of well-being
• What is the purpose of power and the ability to do more good

To learn more about Ken, visit his website here.

For his Facebook, explore here.

For his LinkedIn page, check this link.

For his YouTube Channel, watch here.

To learn more about Susan Fowler, click here.

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To buy Ken and Susan's book, Self Leadership and the One Minute Manager, buy here.

EP93: Scott Adams - Persuasion Techniques That Will Improve Your Business & Life

What if you can get anyone to do whatever you want?

Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, and business, is an expert persuader for many years and learned all the techniques of hypnosis in his 20s.

He predicted in 2015 that Donald Trump would win the U.S. Presidential election because he is a master persuader in all kinds of fields.

With the big success of being a cartoonist, he used his message of persuasion through some of his Dilbert comic strips.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of paying attention to your talent stack
• Why a little encouragement can change the world
• Why rational facts can be used to your advantage

To learn more about Scott, visit his website here.

For his blog page, click here.

For his Facebook page, discover here.

For his Twitter, explore here.

To buy his book, Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter, check out this link.

EP92: Thor Conklin - The Formula To Effective Strategy & Execution

How do you add value to others?

Thor Conklin, who is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and an Executive and Corporate training coach, offers customized, one-on-one executive mentoring & consulting programs, onsite team training programs and live events like the Business Execution Summit.

He adds value to others through speaking, teaching and sharing (including as a host of The Peak Performers podcast) what he has learned with other entrepreneurs and business leaders.

His top 15 clients had a combined revenue of $12.7 Billion USD with operations in over 100 countries worldwide.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of taking ownership and responsibility
• Several approaches to mastering the science of execution
• Identifying & eliminating the obstacles that stand between you and your success

To learn his website, visit here.

For his LinkedIn page, click here.

For his Facebook page, discover here.

For his Twitter, explore here.

For his podcast, listen here.

To get in touch with Thor, feel free to email him at info@ThorConklin.com.

EP91: Kristine Carlson - How To Cope With Major Life Changes

When was the last time you had to deal with a major change?

Kristine Carlson, New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned speaker, has gone through a lot of grief and heartbreak especially the loss of her husband many years ago, but she still manages to bounce back through all of her life’s changes.

Her mission expands upon the phenomenal success of her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson’s work in the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series.

Today, she helps thousands of people by spreading her message of waking up to life with joy and gratitude amidst the ups and downs of their earthly existence.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of letting go of outcomes and expectations
• Why having a ritual and figuring out what inspires you will get you through life
• How spending time on what you're passionate about will keep you grounded

To learn more about Kristine, visit here. 

For her LinkedIn page, discover here.

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For her Twitter, explore here.

For her Youtube Channel, watch here.

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To buy her book, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, go here.

EP90: Mark Divine - Establishing Your Core Values To Achieve Your Goals

Focus.

To commit ourselves and direct it onto the things that really matter.

Our guest, Mark Divine, a genuine American hero, former Commander in the Navy Seals, Creator of the Unbeatable Mind Academy, and best-selling author of many books including, The Way of the Seal, developed a very unique and effective set of tools and methodology that integrates some best practices and innovations which enhanced one's skills to conquer physical, mental, emotional, intuitional and spiritual demands of life.

It has resulted in over a 90% success rate for the Spec Ops candidates.

Today, it is taught to executives and corporate teams, tops sports teams, athletes, professionals, first responders and warriors from around the world.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of simplifying everything to focus on the right target
• How breath work, meditation, visualization and journaling can grow your mind
• How evolving yourself and leadership will help create a positive global impact

To learn more about Mark, visit here.

To check out his website, click here.

To listen to his Unbeatable Mind podcast, check this out.

For his LinkedIn page, discover here.

For his Instagram, explore here.

To buy his book, The Way of the Seal, go here.

EP89: Matt Conway - Changing Your Mindset For Success

Growth mindset.

It is the belief that our abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work.

After knocking hundreds of cold calls and facing massive rejections everyday as a young inside sales person, our guest, Matt Conway (aka “That Access Chap) decided to change his mindset.

It was the start of his journey into researching effective ways of getting the attention of C-suite executives.

He predictably replicated success and had the privilege of training, coaching and consulting with people to the point where they get better results faster.

His clients accelerated their sales cycles by 6x and improved their win rates and won bigger deals.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• The importance of marketing yourself
• How to focus your prospecting efforts at the right level and role
• The faster and more effective way of getting 'executive access' at your target accounts

To find out more about Matt, visit here.

For his LinkedIn page, go here.

To get in touch with Matt, email him at matt@thataccesschap.com.