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.

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

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.

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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.

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To check out his books, buy here.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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For his podcast, listen here.

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

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. 

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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.

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

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

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.