My guest today is Marty Strong. Marty  has been a leader and business consultant for decades, first in uniform as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, and then in commercial business. Marty is the author of 2 fictional series, The time warrior sagas, and the SEAL strike series, before releasing his newest book, Be Nimble – How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business.I’ll be honest, I nerd out anytime I can talk to a former SEAL or any special operator. I find their experience, mindset, work ethic to be so inspiring. And Marty didn’t disappoint. We talked about the differences in people that do and don’t make it through seal training, what it takes to finish any mission, the specific mindset it takes to lead others and so much more. --------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube--------------------------------------------------Connect with Marty

Today’s guest is Brennan Redmond. Brennan (CFA, CFP) is a First Vice President at Sage Rutty in Rochester, NY.  After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Finance with Honors at the Rochester Institute of Technology in 2003, Brennan has been in the industry ever since, having gained experience at both large and medium sized firms.  Through trust, accountability, transparency and communication, Brennan and his team ensure that his client's maintain a balance between meeting today's needs and tomorrow's priorities. In this episode we discuss:The proper mindset when determining how to spend or save your moneyAre we in a depression?How far is inflation going to go?What strategy allowed Brennan to profit in 2022How inflation will affect the economyHow to fire your broker and profitTop 3 questions to ask a financial advisorHow inflation hurts the lower class mostHow to invest to beat inflationHow the energy sector impacts the economyThe economic 10-year outlookHow to teach our children about finance-------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube----------------------Contact Brennan

Today's guest is Martin Rutte. Martin is a speaker, consultant, and president of “Livelihood”, a management consulting firm, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His newest book is Project Heaven on Earth: The 3 simple questions that will help you change the world … easily. Martin asks me these 3 simple questions and dive deep into how this mindset can impact your personal and professional life and give you purpose and direction in everything you do.It’s easy to look at life’s tragedies and assume the worst. In just the last 2 years we've experienced 6,341,131 total Covid 19 deaths, 14,400 total deaths in the Russian Ukraine war and US Inflation is over 8.6%But Martin is here to shift the paradigm from a dystopian point of view, to the realization that you can create your own personal heaven on earth, and contribute to a collective heaven on earth for all of humanity. Highlights of this episode:Ryan answers the 3 "Heaven on Earth" questionsMartin analyzes Ryan's answersIs heaven on earth acheivable? Is your "heaven" simply your purpose?Does the past determine the future?It's not important whether you believe something is possibleHeaven at workOvercoming your constrained beliefsUnderstand Heaven through seeing Hell on EarthThe gateways and obstacles to heaven on earth"A project" or "to project"Examples of the manifestation of heaven on earthSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube---------About the Guest:Martin RutteWebsiteBookLinkedIn

My guest today is David Wood. David left his cushy Park Avenue job 20 years ago to build the world’s largest coaching business. He became #1 on Google for “life coaching,” serving an audience of 150,000 coaches, including business owners, executives, teams, and more to produce extraordinary results through authentic, transparent communication.In this episode, we discuss his new book, The mouse in the room, a leadership book, with forward written by none other than Jack Canfield, author of chicken soup for the soul, codifying the lessons he has learned throughout his career. There is so much in this episode, and if you are exhausted pretending to be someone you are not to garnish the respect from others, I guarantee this podcast episode will give you the tools to be more authentic and communicate in a way that builds deeper more meaningful relationships in your life and career. HighlightsHow hiding your feelings hinders your relationshipsAddressing the 'elephant in the room'Why Jack Canfield wrote the forward to David's  bookHow honesty can earn trust How to increase personal awarenessHow to create a culture in which employees feel safe and supported sharing their feelingsHow to exemplify authenticity--------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube---------About David WoodWebsiteBuy the Book

My guest today is Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of MasterTalk, teaching every level of individual from student to CEO, the framework and skills of masterful communication. As an experienced speaker and facilitator, Brenden understands that audience members need to walk away captivated, and above all, inspired to master the art of communication. It should be seen as something to look forward to rather than a burden that must be overcome.In this episode, we discuss:Why people are afraid of public speakingHow public education sets students up for failure in communicationHow to begin creating a speechHow to practice a presentationStarting with the beginning and end of a presentationHow to hone in on your main ideaHow to encourage peer feedback and how peers can self-learnHow to build confidence in your communicationWhat do 9 year olds do better than CEOsThe value of being open-mindedIs it better to present on something you are passionate about or know a lot aboutHow to be creative and authentic in your presentationapplying communication to personal relationshipsapplying communication to sales and businessand much more...-------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube------More about today's guest, Brenden KumarasamyMasterTalk WebsiteBrenden on YouTubeBrenden on LinkedIn

My guest today is founder of the Center for Ageless Entrepreneurs, Rick Terrien. Rick is a lifelong entrepreneur, with a focus on business sustainability.  He is an accomplished public speaker who is passionate about sharing his love of ageless entrepreneurship.In this episode we discuss:Is it ever too late to become an entrepreneur?The skills and experience needed to start a companyThe benefit of entrepreneurship at 20 versus 60How entrepreneurship provides freedom and autonomyHow to encourage employees to think like an entrepreneurThe steps necessary to start a companyHow to create a company around an ideaThe importance of intellectual propertyBuilding a company around a nicheThe 3 most common mistakes entrepreneurs makeHow to build a network conducive to entrepreneurshipCreating sustainability in a companyand much more...Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTubeAbout RickWebsiteBook

My guest today is Steve Fredlund. For 30 years, Steve Fredlund has been a sought-after problem solver, strategist and catalyst whose insights have powered breakthroughs around the world through Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and nonprofits. Steve loves helping individuals, organizations and communities with their unique situations as well as addressing struggles faced more broadly, such as  improving employee engagement through happiness and increase capacity for better decision-making, problem solving and strategy development.Highlights from this EpisodeThe Math of Problem SolvingFiniding happiness in your workApplying logic to decisionsHow to clarify a problemThe iterative process of problem solvingAvoiding Paralysis by AnalysisHow leaders should empower employees to problem solveHow autonomy in problem solving improves retentionProblem solve by understanding purposeand much more---------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTubeContact SteveLinkedInWebsite

My guest today is John Laurito. John is a leadership consultant and thought leader as well as author of the book Tomorrow's Leader.  He is also host of the podcast, Tomorrow's Leader. He specializes in turning around companies with poor performance and disengaged employees. Highlights:What Baseball taught John and Ryan about LeadershipThe importance of Confidence to performanceThe role of a leaderHow leaders create momentumHow to grasp opportunity in businessTurning Company performance aroundThe process for making big changes in businessHow to establish expectations for employeesWhat authenticity means in leadershipHow managers can show employees they care about themHow to earn respect as a leaderHow to build trust as a leaderand much more...---Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube---About John LauritoJohn served as President & CEO of Concord Wealth Management, the Boston Agency of Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company for seven years. During that time, John led the agency to more than triple the size and led the agency from last place national ranking to #2 in the country. Prior to Penn Mutual, John spent 18 years with Ameriprise Financial in various roles from financial advisor, Field Vice President, and Regional Vice President. He earned the Outstanding Leader Award and Diamond Ring Club honors, through numerous accomplishments including bringing the Hartford, CT office from #100 to #1 in the country under his leadership. John has also run several organizations with a specialty around "turnarounds" leading four organizations through major change and transformation.WebsiteBookPodcast

My Guest today is Todd Ehrlich, former Navy Seal, Founder of Kill Cliff Recovery Drinks, Venture Capitalist and Philanthropist. Todd shares how fortitude and resilience helped him get through SEAL training while other elite athletes failed, and how these same traits helped Todd thrive as an entrepreneur. Todd continues to invest in early stage companies and provides needed resources and perspective to founders that he learned throughout his journey. “[SEAL Training] is really meant to weed out  people that don't have the ability to embrace the fortitude needed to make it.” – Todd EhrlichHighlights: 02:54 – Intro, The Navy SEALs05:10 – Fortitude vs Physical Speciman08:39 – Does Military success translate to Business Success?11:50 – Uncertainty in SEALs and business14:57 Transition from Navy to Business17:05 Starting Kill Cliff22:41 The purpose behind Kill Cliff25:01 Culture is the most import thing28:09 Trust30:00 Psychological Testing for new partners and employees34:20 Failure vs Sub-Optimal results40:40 – The Start Up Culture43:24 - What does it mean to be a man?----------- Quotes from Episode“Going through SEAL training made me a much better person all the way around.”“Just because someone is a really great military person, does not mean they are going to be a great entrepreneur.”“If you are surprised that you are still wet and sandy, it means you shouldn’t be here.”“I think that some people will realize that there is a path forward in business - you just have to find it.”“Starting [Kill Cliff] was just an exercise in straight up TENACITY”“Anytime you can weave a real, authentic purpose into building a business the better it is.”“When everything sucks, having a purpose is very motivating.”“If [employees] aren't clicking with the culture of the organization, they're probably not happy, and if they're not happy, it's time for them to go somewhere else.”“It's very pragmatic, at the end of the day, whereas before I was trying to not be all things to all people,  I was really trying to make everybody happy.”“Trust is so critical. It’s kind of everything. You’re lost in business without it.”“If you can identify suboptimal results early and what's causing them, or if you're on the wrong path, it prevents TOTAL failure”“One thing that people often screw up is they don't realize the length of time it's going to take to sell somebody something.”“I think there's this big tendency of start-up CEO's to do urgent things instead of important things.”------- Follow Ryan Shekell and the PodcastSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube------ Guest Todd EhrlichWebsiteInstagramLinkedIn

My guest today is Dane Smith. Dane is a two-time best-selling author, public speaker, and teacher. He is CEO of TellMeYourDreams.com - a coaching and training company that helps employees love their job.In this episode, we discuss:How to market ethically like Seth GodinHow to market yourself with humilityService vs Selfish Sales and marketingCreating a Challenger sales cultureThe value of timeBreakdown of Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscar'sHow to react in a stressful situationHow forced discomfort can prepare you for difficult situationsHow to control your actions and reactionsHappiness vs. FullfilmentCreating greatness in your lifeWhat is delayed gratification and why is it importantInvesting in your future selfSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube-----Guest Dane Sanders - WebsiteCorporate Training - Tell Me Your DreamsPodcast - Converge Podcast

My guest today is RJ Maute. Two huge challenges, as the internet evolves from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, are how quickly should we introduce our children to the internet and who owns our identity? RJ has worked in technology sales for 20 years. We dive into how tech companies are profiting off of our data, and how to be the best versions of ourselves in this ever changing world.In this episode we discuss:The benefits of tradition and familySeparating your identity from your jobBeing self-aware and able to find your blindspotsHow to build rapport in salesHow to make a meaningful first impressionHow to use mutual connections to expand your networkThe role of social networks in personal and professional lifeHow big tech companies know that you are home or notIs AI dangerous or a luxury?When should kids get a cell phone?Should we actually reduce our screen time?How we as individuals can can back our data and monetize ourselvesand much more...----------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramWatch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube

My Guest today is Frank Berry, former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health and current Executive Director at EY (Ernst and Young). Frank was appointed to Commissioner by Governor Nathan Deal because of his ability to motivate and mobilize people around a mission of serving others. In this episode we discuss:The attributes it takes to become noticed as a leaderThe importance of teamHow to mobilize a workforce around a common goal or missionWho cares more - the leader or the employees?The importance of Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork, AccountabilityThe Best gift from a CEO is their timeHow to Network like a Government LeaderAligning service, profit and missionand much more.....You can watch this episode in full HERESubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramCheck our our website - www.everybreathcountspodcast.com

My guest today is Brandon Bahr, co-founder and CEO of Simple Solvants, providing the highest quality ethanol for medical grade hemp oil extraction. Brandon started his company at the onset of the Covid Pandemic immediately addressing a need for ethanol in hand sanitizer production. However, he chose to pivot and focus on what he and his co-founders knew best - medical grade hemp extraction. They understood the importance of providing high quality ethanol to ensure the health and safety of medicinal cannabis and CBD.In this episode we discuss: - How to start, grow and scale a business- How Brandon founded his company- Pivoting for profit or purpose in Covid- The health risks of low grade ethanol on CBD and medical marijuana- How CBD is extracted from the Setiva Plant- The importance of logistics on the profitability of a company- How to choose between quality and affordability in production- How to A/B test business decisions- When to consider Venture Capital for a start up - Maintaining a cuture of excellence in a start up- How CEO's should think strategically- How leaders can empower employeesChapters00:00 - Intro01:30 - Entrepreneurial Journey03:39 - Importance of Ingredients07:33 - Ethical Responsibility of Companies10:20 - Difference in Hemp, Cannabis, CBD12:20 - How Oil is Extracted15:30 - Why start an ethanol company?21:00 - The Covid Pivot27:15 - Quality vs Cost 33:27 - Distribution is the Future35:58 - Amazon of Ethanol39:10 - Strategic Testing for Success43:00 - Venture Capital Considerations46:39 - Uncovering Other's Values in Business47:58 - Building a Culture52:49 - Final 3 QuestionsWatch on YouTube--------------------------------------------------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram

My guest today is former NFL fullback, Chris Manderino. After his football career with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals, Chris founded Lyfe Fuel, a plant based supplement company knowing the importance of healthy nutrition to performance and longevity. In this episode we discuss:⁃ The perfect morning smoothie recipe- What mental and physical skills are required to compete at the highest level⁃ How walking on to a college and NFL roster prepared Chris for entrepreneurship⁃ Chris' 5 staples for health and longevity ⁃ The 3 most important attributes that athletics teaches entrepreneurs  ⁃ The benefits of plant vs animal based protein ⁃ How knowing where your food is coming from is as important as what’s in it⁃ Whether genetic testing is beneficial before taking vitamins and supplements⁃ The health and happiness differences between Italy and the United States⁃ What a healthy work/life balance should look like- How a busy CEO manages time and daily activities- and much more...About the guestContact Chris ManderinoLinkedInInstagramAbout Lyfe FuelClick Here to Buy Lyfe Fuel Recovery Shake on AmazonClick Here to Buy Lyfe Fuel Meal Replacement on Amazon--------------Follow and Subscribe to the PodcastSubscribe on Apple PodcastSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram-----------www.everybreathcountspodcast.com

My guest today is Edmund McCormack. Edmund is the founder and managing partner of Dchained, a multi-strategy hedge fund that combines fundamental analysis to maximize risk-adjusted investments in emerging blockchain leaders.Unless you've been living under a rock, you're aware of bitcoin, NFT's, and cryptocurrencies. You might be wondering how people are getting rich as well as losing their life savings investing in this sector. In this episode we discuss:The history and the future of cryptoIs Bitcoin a currency or a platform?What is the blockchain?Why cryptocurrency is so volatileHow to open an account and start trading cryptoThe 3 most exciting new crypto investmentsHow macroeconomics impacts crypto and vice-versaWhat is an NFT?Is Bitcoin digital gold?and much more...-----------------------------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram-----------------------------About EdmundEntrepreneurial executive leader with a broad range of experience providing strategic direction, business planning and management oversight for developing and executing short, mid and long-term corporate strategies. Track record of developing & executing effective revenue & operational frameworks to scale growth at organizations. Natural ability to develop high-quality, long-term, and growth-focused client partnerships and build high-performing teams motivated to achieve growth initiatives.Dchained YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/DchainedWebsitehttps://dchained.com

My guest today is Erez Agam. Erez authored the book, Berlins Immigration Secrets. This is a powerful episode that highlights the idea that you are in control of your own future and you can choose the direction you desire to go through choosing where to live. In this episode, we discuss:How experiencing different locations can expand your perspective and opportunity in life. Why you should consider immigration as a path to successHow to begin the immigration process The universal truths that every successful person shares no matter where they are fromThe difference in US and Germany immigration policiesBeing ordinary vs extraordinaryThe skills you learn by trying new thingsMaking rational and strategic decisions and much more...----------Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramAbout the BookBerlin’s Immigration Secrets - If you dream about greener pastures overseas but find the immigration procedure to be a daunting one, Berlin’s Immigration Secrets will provide you with the guidance needed to successfully achieve your goals. The author Erez Agam presents a complete guide to the immigration process in Germany based on his own experiences, including several little-known facts and insights. In the form of a memoir, Agam narrates a story of perseverance, dedication, and resilience, demonstrating how to efficiently tackle the bureaucratic procedures involved in the immigration process and highlighting the difficulties you are likely to face. The essence of the immigration experience and the mindset required to overcome obstacles remain the same no matter what your end goal is, and this book will help you build a new life at your chosen destination.Buy the Book -  Berlin's Immigration Secrets

My guest today is Mark Herschberg. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually.In this episode, we discuss:How MIT identified skills companies were looking for but couldn’t findHow foundational skills are overlooked in academiaHow we UNLEARN networking early in lifeHow man “touchpoints” are needed to leave an impressionThe difference between internal and external networkingThe importance of collaboration within a companyHow to create a “career plan”Making small goals to achieve large successHow to adapt to changes in your career planThe necessary skills to hone on Day 1 of your careerHow to define and negotiate work-life balanceHow to manage using transparent communicationHow to create a culture of ethical decision makingHow to train new employeesHow to put employees in a position to succeedAnd much more…--------------------------------------------------Follow the PodcastWatch on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram--------------------------Guest Mark HerschbergWebsiteAmazon - Buy the Carrer Toolkit BookLinkedIn------------------------Support the PodcastBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEOptimize Your Website NowClick Here to Start Your BlueHost Website for just $2.95 per month

My guest today is Alan Lazaros. Alan is the CEO and co-founder of Next Level University. He is also co-host of Next Level University, a top 100 podcast with over 800 episodes in 100 countries worldwide. Alan  is one of the most sought-after speakers about self-mastery, productivity and entrepreneurship.Have you ever wondered:How do I find happiness in my life?How to find fulfillment in a careerHow to find fulfillment in lifeWhy you are not happyIn this episode, Alan shares how he turned his life around after a near-deadly car crash. We talk about the difference between happiness and fulfillment and why happiness is fleeting and fulfillment is a better long-term goal. -------------About Alan LazarosHOST AND PEAK PERFORMANCE BUSINESS COACHToday, Alan’s a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach and Consultant, and the Co-host of The Next Level University Podcast.Between Speaking, Podcasting, Coaching & Consulting, Alan has clocked and tracked thousands of hours inspiring, motivating and educating others on how to master their systems and design a magnificent life on their own terms.Alan believes that life is about choices.He grew up his entire life hearing stories about his father, and he can tell you from experience that how you die isn’t going to matter. What’s going to matter is how you chose to live.WebsiteLinkedInTwitter--------------Watch this Episode on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram-------------Support the PodcastBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEOptimize Your Website NowClick Here to Start Your BlueHost Website for just $2.95 per month

My guest today is Rachel Brenke. Rachel is not only a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist, and intellectual property attorney, She is a professional triathlete representing team USA and authored 7 books all while being a military spouse, mother of 5, and cancer survivor. I’ve always thought the busiest people in the world find time for the things and people they love, but Rachel takes this to a whole new level. In this episode, Rachel and I talk about:How to build  a sink or swim mentalityHow diseases like cancer can change your perspective on life and futureHow to prioritize your activities to maximize achievementHow to understand how to manage different goals in the different seasons of lifeHow being laser-focused can be a blessing and a curseHow to deal with losing your identity as you go through transitions in lifeWhat Rachel learned from professional sport that helped her in businessHow to correct your children without de-motivating themHow to identify and remain focused on the goals that matter to youand much more--------------------------------------------------About the GuestRachel Brenke is a multi-faceted entrepreneur, business strategist, and intellectual property attorney. Connect on LinkedInListen to the Real Biz Podcast--------------------------------------------------Follow the PodcastWatch on YouTubeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram--------------------------------------------------Support the Podcast

My guests today are Lucas Foster and Jason Kannon. Lucas is headed to Beijing to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics. The first part of this interview is with Jason Kannon, former professional snowboarder, and trainer and mentor to not only Lucas Foster, but many pro snowboarders. The second part is a re-broadcast of my July 2021 interview with Lucas Foster. Jason and I discuss Jason's background in athletics, including an accident he suffered riding in Wyoming. He shares how this experience helped shape his philosophy on life and coaching. We also discuss Jason's experience growing up in martial arts. He attributes the lessons he learned to give him the ability to survive his snowboarding accident. He teaches current snowboarders the same lessons that helped him, to train their minds to be prepared for the rigors of competition at the highest level. Check out Jason on Instagram!In the second part of this episode, Lucas Foster and I discuss:What separates a gold medal snowboarder vs middle of the pack snowboarder?What’s the best and worst advice Lucas ever received?How do you go from one of the best in the world to THE best in the world?What are 3 habits or daily activities that are non-negotiable to achieve success?Lucas' secret performance hackBalancing cheering for teammates and competing with themand much moreCheck out Lucas on Instagram!If you want to hear from experts and high-performers about how to optimize your mind, body and career, subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen:--------------------------------------------------Follow the PodcastSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyFollow on FacebookFollow on Instagram----------------------------------------------Support the Podcast