Why do you do, what you do?

Our returning guest, Nancy Duarte helps thousands of people spread and deliver their stories throughout the world.

That mission has kept her at the top of her game for many years.

Her firm, Duarte, is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture.

Nancy is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Economist, LA Times and on CNN.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• The importance of empathy for your business

• How to be the best communicator

• Why you should be a lifelong learner

To learn more about Nancy’s firm, visit here.

For her LinkedIn page, go to this link.

For her Twitter, explore here.

To buy her books, check this out.

Our guest today started as a disaster.

In his youth, he was an alcoholic, homeless panhandler until, at age 23, he decided he had enough.

At that point, all he had were two options — DIE or CHANGE.

With HOPE our guest developed a VISION then he took ACTION.

Frank O’Dea’s mantra served him well in overcoming that turbulent time.

Since then, his life has taken an inspiring and positive turn.

He co-founded the Second Cup chain of Canadian coffee shops then later went on to co-found Proshred Security, Samaritan Air Ambulance Services and other businesses and charities.

During this interview, you’ll also learn…

• Selling something cheaper versus selling it at a premium

• Why it's critical to understand the value you have and pricing it accordingly

• Stealing ideas versus expanding ideas

To follow Frank on Twitter, go here.

To buy his books, the links are below.

When All You Have Is Hope

Do The Next Right Thing: Surviving Life's Crises

No matter how different humans are, they all want the same kinds of things.

That's what our guest today learned while travelling to different countries which led him to be where he is today.

Graham Weihmiller is the Chairman & CEO of BNI, the world’s largest business networking and referral organization.

With his positive and supportive mindset, he has led BNI’s ability to drive business development, life-long understanding and genuinely impactful relationships since 2014.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• Why recruiting the talent that you have in your organization is key

• The impact of constantly reiterating the WHY in your business or organization

• The importance of celebrating achievement

To connect with Graham on LinkedIn, visit here.

To find him on Facebook, click this link.

To follow him on Instagram, go here.

To learn more about BNI, check this out.

Vetting.

It can be extremely useful.

To our guest, evaluating someone's story against reality is an instinct.

Kent Clizbe is a credibility assurance expert. Using and applying his Holistic Contextual Credibility Assessment technique, he can identify fraudsters and scammers in minutes.

With empathy, trust and integrity, he oversees strategic and tactical matters in devising solutions for complicated performance issues.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• How to be skilled at vetting

• How to apply the Holistic Contextual Credibility Assessment technique

• What is FCARR and how it can help you

To learn more about Kent, visit his website.

To buy his book, Willing Accomplices, go here.

To connect with him on LinkedIn, visit this link.

“If you treat everything transactionally, you'll miss the mark!“

“You might have a good year, but you won't have a good career.“

Our guest learned these lessons the hard way, but it helped him to rebound after the crash of his real estate business to become the success he is today.

Chas Wilson, who is the CEO of Master Networks, has a mission to educate, equip, and empower entrepreneurs, so they can leave a legacy beyond the business.

He is also a best-selling author of Five Plus One: The Entrepreneur’s Formula for Success and the host of the podcast, Connect Share Prosper.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• Why your network and relationships matter

• Transactional business versus transformational business

• The Bond method and the importance of being clear in the problem that you solve

To learn more about Chas, go here.

To explore Master Networks, visit this link.

To connect with Chas on LinkedIn, check this out.

To listen to his podcast, click here.

To buy his books, explore here.

Forward momentum will lead you to success.

An example would be when you have an idea, put things in motion towards that idea while you're thinking about the idea and excited about it.

That’s what today’s guest, Calum Shaw did.

As a result, he turned his life and career from tragic to magic.

Shaw is a fitness instructor, trainer, coach, and co-owner of STRONG, which is a half sports medicine clinic and half gym establishment.

He is also a member and one of the superstars of eCircle Academy’s high-level mastermind.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• Tips on turning a NO into a YES!

• The importance of understanding why and what your clients come to you for

• Solution-oriented versus problem-oriented

To learn more about Calum, visit his website here.

To book an appointment with STRONG, click this link.

To friend him on Facebook, check this out.

To find him on Instagram, visit this link.

To connect on LinkedIn, go here.

A deposit in your bank account every month.

That's what we all want - passive income!

Today’s guest wants to help you earn your passive income in real estate.

Marco Santarelli is an investor, author and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments which offers turnkey investment properties in growth markets nationwide.

He is also the podcast host of Passive Real Estate Investing which helps individuals learn how to build significant passive income while generating their fortune for the long-term.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• Why knowledge is the new currency

• What is a funnel approach and how it can help you have a passive income

• Tips on finding and choosing the right market to invest in

To learn more about Marco, go here.

To check out Norada Real Estate Investments and take advantage of a FREE strategy session, visit this link.

To listen to his podcast, click here.

The BIG idea.

If you create one, it can potentially spread like a wildfire and captivate the world.

According to today’s guest, an idea doesn't need to be true in order to gain steam.

Why?

Because most people follow leaders for their interesting ideas, not their true ideas.

Jeff Goins is a blogger, speaker and the best-selling author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don’t Starve.

He helps thousands of writers succeed and create ideas that are bigger than themselves through his online courses, events, and coaching programs.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• How to make your idea interesting

• The law of the first

• Why practicing in public is the best kind of marketing

To learn more about Jeff, check out his website.

To get his book, The Art of Work, visit here.

To follow him on Twitter, check this out.

Fear.

It can be paralyzing especially if you’re trying to secure clients for your business.

So, how can you manage this?

Our guest, MJ Durkin has some insight.

He’s North America's prospecting coach with over 15 years of sales experience.

He’s written books including Double Your Contacts: What Every Network Marketer Needs to Know About Making Contacts and Booking Appointments.

He will help build your confidence, so you can achieve the success you deserve.

During this interview, you’ll learn…

• How to overcome your fear of selling

• Tips on have to get thriving sales for your business

• The advantages of having a circle of men around you

To follow MJ on Twitter, go here. 

To listen to his podcast, Men of Honor, visit this link.

To buy his book: Double Your Contacts: What Every Network Marketer Needs to Know About Making Contacts and Booking Appointments, click here.

Plot twists arrive in everyone's life.

And the people who know how to adapt and handle them are the ones who have the greatest lasting impact.

That’s according to our returning guest, Chris Widener.

He is a hall of fame motivational speaker, businessman, author, coach and mentor.

He helps not only individuals but also businesses achieve great impact and success.

During this interview, you’ll discover…

• Why you should strive to have impact in your life

• What is a life plot twist and how to overcome it

• Why preparation is key and who you hang around with matters in achieving success

To learn more about Chris, visit here.

For his LinkedIn page, check this out. 

To get his latest book, Lasting Impact, go here.

To book a coaching spot with Chris, send him an email to widenergroup@gmail.com or chris@chriswidener.com.

To listen to his previous episodes, click the links below.

https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/episodes/144
https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/episodes/08