Building a solid, sustainable business can be stressful and scary. The amount of competition and information overload causes young entrepreneurs a lot of anguish and confusion. Figuring out a way to create a movement with your product or service, and to build a position of influence, may sometimes seem like an unattainable dream, but is it really that tough to break through the challenges, or are we made to think that's the case by already established coaches, or influencers? On the podcast ...
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Entertaining business and lifestyle show featuring motivation, inspiration and innovation by the top influencers of their industries, hosted by Jack Mize.
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Interview with James Brown, CEO & Founder of Business Accelerator Institute and Perseverance Squared
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23:32James is the CEO/Founder of Business Accelerator Institute and Perseverance Squared where he is a business consultant with a strong background in law. He launched his first business in 1994 and rapidly expanded to multiple top-performing locations reaching $8M in annual revenue. In 2014, James transitioned to coaching, guiding over 350 business own…
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Roadmap to Attracting Wealthy Clients with Brian Campbell
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1:13:40The difference between chasing clients who might never buy from you from attracting affluent, high-value, ready-to-go people lies in one simple skill - the ability to craft a compelling message. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on how to attract wealthy clients and sell high-ticket services. My guest Brian Campbell shares his golden …
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Cracking the PR Code: Leveraging Public Relations for Brand Success with Dina Behrman
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55:13Ever wondered why your business isn’t getting the visibility it deserves? Perhaps you're mystified by the power of public relations and how to leverage it for your brand's success. Sit tight, as we crack the PR code with Dina Behrman, a former journalist and ace PR strategist. We're peeling back the layers of misconception, shedding light on the co…
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Redefining Sales: A Humanized Approach with Veteran Dean Forbes
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41:26Get ready to unearth the secrets of a seasoned veteran in sales training, Dean Forbes, as we redefine the sales paradigm. With over two decades of experience under his belt and a whopping $279 million in sales to his name, Dean invites us to shed the stigma around sales and embrace a more humanized approach. Our conversation with Dean challenges co…
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Overcoming Trauma to Build Healthy Relationships with Roberto Paez
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1:04:01After trauma, the road to healthy relationships can seem impossible, but it couldn't be further from the truth, and the change starts with ourselves. In today's thought-provoking episode, Roberto Paez shares his own journey of overcoming past abuse and trauma, moving on from receiving and causing pain to building an enriching relationship with his …
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Thrive in a Man's World: Secrets to Success for Women with Janine Jensen
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51:25In a world where we're not really entirely able to answer the question "What is a woman?", it's that more confusing to define what an empowered woman would look like... And, if we can't define it, it must breed so much confusion about how an empowered woman would conduct herself, look like, or navigate the world as a whole. Add business to the equa…
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Why You Need To STOP People Pleasing In Business! with Laura Wallace
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49:21Isn't it just annoying how, as soon as we become entrepreneurs, we are exposed to those expectations, rules, and lists? Everywhere we go, we are being told what we MUST do, and how we SHOULD act, and the worst part is - oftentimes - we impose these on ourselves too... There is a massive problem though with blindly following the rules of others, con…
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Working with purpose - a writers' story [Alison A Moye]
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33:26In the world of entrepreneurship and self-growth, there is often a talk about purpose. We are being told that we need to find out what our purpose is and that we need to live intentionally and in "congruence" with our real/higher self. But how do we find our purpose and is it something you just find and it sticks with you forever? The truth is, pur…
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Building influence with physical products with the "Queen of cosmetic chemistry" Ginger King
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32:22The beauty industry is probably one of the most saturated and competitive fields anyone can think of entering. If you look at it from the perspective of becoming successful and profitable, beauty is a minefield full of regulations, obstacles, and fierce competitors. Despite its challenges, it is also still one of the most lucrative, luxurious, and …
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Avoid burnout and work with seasons in your business! with Cheree Sauer
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43:37What could be the worse kind of business advice...? In my opinion, it's the one that you shouldn't rest when starting, building, OR growing a business! Too many entrepreneurs suffer because they are told to never allow themselves to slow down, and to never pay attention to anything else outside of their business. The truth is different, and the way…
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How to build a side hustle and leverage your 9to5 with Christen James
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56:21Side-hustles are everywhere. The promise of acquiring a side income from a "fast and easy" get rich quick scheme can be found on every social media, site or browser ad, but sadly - most of them are just that - promises - which are neither quick, easy or actually profitable... One thing's for sure, they are very enticing, but bad advice can be both …
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Real Estate Investing - from a hobby to full time income with Jonathan Nichols
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38:59Todays episode talks about one of the most desired types of investment - real estate, and takes us through a journey of Jonathan Nichols - a Real Estate investor specialising in multi-family syndication. Sit down with us and find out the difference between commercial and residential property, how to invest in residential Real Estate and avoid the c…
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Have you ever thought of becoming a public speaker? Perhaps your career of choice is not standing on stage in front of thousands, but you do know you need the ability to deliver powerful speeches for your business during conferences, webinars, events, or even in your daily social media efforts. Video is still one of the most powerful and quickest w…
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How to get a warrior mindset with Megan Nolan
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37:00Every entrepreneurial journey looks quite similar (with a few exceptions) - a hopeful start, the realization it's not as easy as others make it out to be, questioning if it's you and you only having such a struggle, overwhelm, and then a breakthrough into a different mind-frame, where you go from defeated to a warrior. We hear this time and time ag…
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Wealth after bankruptcy - inspiring success story with John Papaloni
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1:00:45What if you've found yourself in the worst-case scenario financially by having to file for bankruptcy? Would you admit defeat? Would you take the lessons and forge ahead in a new direction? Today's guest - John Papaloni - found himself in that exact situation just a few years back. Despite having felt defeated, he worked his way up to once again be…
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Can failure in business become a hidden blessing? - with Boni Wagner-Stafford
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29:18When we start our business, failure is one of the most feared situations anyone can imagine. The thought of having to admit you have failed to: family, friends, and people who kind-heartedly warned you of the dangers of entrepreneurship, can seem like a punishment no one wants to go through. This can take a toll on a person mentally, physically, an…
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Elizabeth Walker – Mastering the Power of Online Media For Your Business
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49:56In this episode, Jack Mize talks with media and messaging expert Elizabeth Walker about the power of online media for small businesses and solopreneurs. Elizabeth, the founder and CEO of Elizabeth Walker Media, shares her expertise on how to spread your message, build credibility, and establish a strong relationship with your prospects through effe…
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Is it ever TOO LATE to start a business? Women's peak performance with Pamela Mitchell
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54:31Can women really have it all? Is it true it's harder for women in business and is there a way to be able to combine [and succeed] motherhood, career, and any woman's natural perfectionist nature? What about the natural propensity of our forever-changing bodies, hormone imbalances, and societal expectations? Is there a way to keep our peak performan…
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The RAW TRUTH about entrepreneurship - chat with Robert Mitchell
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34:32Discover the hard truths of entrepreneurship as host Ian engages in a candid conversation with multipreneur, and the creator of the ExecHero coaching platform Robert Mitchell on this week's episode of "Habits of Influence." Gain invaluable insights on starting out, scaling powerfully, and the vital steps to building a business that can thrive in to…
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Health Secrets Of Successful Entrepreneurs with Laura & Barry Ash
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58:59Let's talk health amongst entrepreneurs! According to statistics, this is the most overlooked area of an average business owner's life. And we're not just talking about the physical, but also the mental and emotional aspects that are essential to running a successful business. In this week's episode, we've got an absolute power couple - Laura and B…
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THIS is how you overcome fear as a business owner - Laura Cruise
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28:51We all tend to get fearful when building a business - regardless of what stage we're at, but it can be especially daunting when first starting out due to lack of belief, fear of failure or success, lack of confidence, and a set of other really debilitating emotions. And even though it can get really tough at the time, there are ways to overcome or …
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How To Build A Coaching Business - Surviving The First Two Year Mark - Tammy Johnston
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55:58Coaching and consulting is one of the fastest growing industries everyone seems to want a piece of nowadays. The premise of being your own boss coupled with doing what you are genuinely passionate about and helping others with is more than enticing to so many. With the massive influx though there seem to be tons of misalignment, misconceptions, and…
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Secrets to long term business success - chat with Lisa Houser
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35:22What takes an idea from passion to a long-term, successful, and widely-known brand? How do we make sure we don't only take our business past the scary five-year mark, but create a massive impact in the eyes of our clients, business partners, collaborators, and spectators of that business? Let's dive into today's episode where we speak with Lisa Hou…
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Mindset Shifts For Making More Money - Becoming Successful With Louie Slade
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42:00Join us for an electrifying episode titled "Mindset Shifts for Big Money - Journey of Becoming Successful with Louie Slade," where serial entrepreneur Louie Slade, founder of Slade Estates LTD, takes you on a transformational ride from struggling to financial freedom. Delve into the eternal debate of motivation versus discipline and uncover the sec…
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Behind The Scenes Of Running A Business As An Artist - chat with Emily Kay
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36:16Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the world of "running a business as an artist" with our guest, Emily Kay. In this episode, Emily opens up about her unique perspective as an "artist business owner," sharing her invaluable insights on balancing the realms of art and business. Discover the secrets behind her flourishing tattoo artist…
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"In every belief is a lie"! Is your mindset set for success? - chat with Lisa Schermerhorn
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45:35What is the mindset of success? We hear a lot of rules and things we should be doing in order to set our minds in a way that would allow success to come to our lives - whatever success may mean to us, but what if everything we've learned was a lie? What if it was just another program that we think is valuable, but in reality had nothing to do with …
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From Terrible Diagnosis To A Wellness Empire - chat with Mikki Meisner
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30:21Does being healthy impact your wealth? In the case of our guest this week - it played a pivotal role in her achieving massive success. Mikki Meisner is a true example of how you can turn your "mess into your message", and use your wellness journey into a wildly successful [and profitable] venture. Join us as she walks us through her journey from a …
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Stop Copying Other Brand Messages! Do This Instead... - Chat with Marcus Matthews
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48:51All About Stand Out Marketing Part 1! Modeling other people's marketing became a staple of many online business owners, as taught by their mentors and coaches "Why change something that works"? As much as this statement holds a lot of truth, it also has some massive disadvantages - the main one being an overwhelming majority of "sameness" online, a…
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#1 Tip For Business Partnerships - Don't Start Without This One Thing - chat with Mike Ross
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19:09Forming a partnership in business can be very beneficial in so many ways - from increased startup capital to having more hands "on deck" when it comes to sharing responsibilities, creative ideas, or problem-solving. But it also comes with challenges and moving parts, and in today's interview Ian and Mike will discuss some you wouldn't normally thin…
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Money or Passion? What to focus on when starting a business
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37:59This is probably the most important debate young entrepreneurs have when first starting out - should we draw our motivation from the prospect of earning lots of money, should we be passionate about the business we are starting, should we get a mentor/coach and follow their advice, and what does it really take to make a new business sustainable? Ope…
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Dalisia Coppersmith – How Strong Women can Overcome the Hero to Villain Cycle
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32:14In this episode, Jack talks with diversity speaker and executive coach Dalisia Coppersmith. Dalisia specializes in coaching and advocating for assertive, high-achieving women in the workplace. Her personal mission is to “Restore the women who can change our world.” Noting the challenges that women face at every level and in every industry, Dalisia …
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Felicia Roberts – Why Every Black Woman Needs a Self-Care Plan (and 5 Ways To Get Started)
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40:28In this episode, Jack talks with the founder of Beauji Brown Girl, Felicia Roberts. Felicia Roberts is on a mission to help black women reconnect with their feminine essence and manifest the opulent life they truly desire. She is the founder of Beauji Brown Girl, an online platform created to empower black women to prioritize self-care and embrace …
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Ian Manheimer – Keeping Real World Fun Alive
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36:32In this episode, Jack talks to Ian Manheimer, owner of Bounce-N-Battle. Ian Manheimer is the owner of Bounce-N-Battle, a family-owned company specializing in creating fun and safe events since 2001, providing equipment rental from inflatable bounce houses to interactive games and obstacle courses. Even in the age of the digital attention span, Boun…
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In this episode, Jack talks to Sofia Denman, author, speaker, CEO, and Creator of ‘Cinch it!’. Sofia Denman created the simple but ingenious product ‘CInch It!,’ a fashion accessory or ‘Fashion Fix It’ as she calls it, that allows women to look better, feel sexier, and be more confident in their current wardrobe. Cinch It is perfect for weight loss…
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Laurice Duffy – Reimagine, Rebuild and Rise Up Over Adversity
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44:37In this episode, Jack talks to Women’s Empowerment Coach Laurice Duffy, founder of A Mindful Journey and host of the Aligned and Awakened podcast. Laurice Duffy is a Women’s Empowerment Coach passionate about inspiring middle-aged women who have faced life-changing circumstances to take back their power so they can Reimagine, Rebuild and Rise Up. D…
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Brenda Gilliam - Myths And Misconceptions About US Health Insurance for the Working Class
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35:43In this episode, Jack talks with insurance expert Brenda Gilliam, the Founder of Gilliam Insurance Advisor. There are a lot of Myths and Misconceptions about health insurance in the US. Making sure we have the right coverage can be confusing and frustrating. Most of us don’t truly understand the Affordable Care Act, and a lot of people think that g…
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Steal Our 10 Most Impactful Business Lessons Learned Over Four Decades And Multiple Six Figures
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48:48Almost TWO DECADES in business (37 years combined) have taught us a multitude of valuable lessons! Today, we wanted to share the 10 most impactful lessons we learned running multiple 6-figure businesses, so you can steal them for your own, and speed up your success exponentially! Support the show You can always send us your feedback, and/or episode…
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The Mr./Mrs. Perfect vs. Underdog: How to Sell With a Story
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26:03Selling is all about storytelling—we human beings are inherently storytellers. When we tell our stories, we connect with people. And when we connect with people, we sell them things. The truth is once you learn how to tell a good story and make your buyer feel like they're a part of it, you're on a great path to being able to sell anything But, wha…
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The SECRET DARK SIDE Of Instagram Influencers
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19:56Haven't we all had a moment of looking at those beautifully perky, perfectly curated, and wonderfully positioned Instagram photos of models in those lust-worthy poses and jealousy-inducing locations, and thought to ourselves "What a life!"? We live in a day and age where the "freedom lifestyle" is no longer a dream, it's an aspiration, but is it re…
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The ONLY 3 Situations Where You Can Discount Your Services!
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26:55Is discounting EVER a good idea? With BFCM in full swing, let's chat about discounts, and how destructive can discounting get when it comes to client quality, branding, revenue, and even your position in the marketplace... In this video, we'll discuss the ONLY three situations where you should discount your services. We'll go over the reasons why d…
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Business supporting global causes: WIN OR FAIL?
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32:24Is it good for your business to support highly talked about (and often very divisive) global causes? Is it a beneficial action to include your opinions and beliefs in the daily operations of your business? When is the best time to tie in causes close to your heart with your business? Answers to those, and more questions in today's episode! Support …
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Welcome to the era of misinformation - where everyone is an "expert" worthy of a platform... Have we reached a place, where everything is allowed and nothing regulated? Where the only way to achieve success is to trust your instincts and believe every word of the so-called experts? Do we even still rely on experience, knowledge, and backed-up proof…
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How to Guide to Dating As An Entrepreneur
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31:13Dating as an entrepreneur is a whole new level game as if it wasn't already scary and confusing enough. There is a lot of mindset work required, and excuses we need to stop making in the process, and there's also a question of how to find someone that would understand our path without too much expectation... Let's talk entrepreneur dating! --------…
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Team members from hell - how choosing the wrong people can destroy your brand and legacy!
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30:18Building a team can be the catalyst for your biggest business growth, and create unstoppable momentum. If your team members are people who understand and love your vision, there is no force that could prevent your message from reaching the masses. On the other hand, the strength of the group can also become its weakness, and all it takes sometimes …
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Entitled Entrepreneurs That Make Me Cringe. Are you one of them?
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37:44We've all met that person who's standoffish and repulsive with their "know-it-all" attitude or a patronizing tone, but what if we were forced to coexist with a whole bunch of them on a daily basis, due to the nature of our business? The first results in business may trigger entitlement and a preaching tone with some business owners and may make it …
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Dr. Donna Rockwell - Reclaim Your Inner Celebrity
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57:59In this episode, Jack talks with mental health expert Dr. Donna Rockwell the Founder and CEO of Already Famous with Dr. Donna. President Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” That was over 120 years ago. Before radio, before TV, and certainly before social media. Unfortunately, it’s human nature to compare ourselves to others –…
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Why You Should Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously
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38:24Business is one of those things we should definitely take seriously and put our efforts into, and that is regardless of the outside circumstance. But, there are also times, when you just can't help but laugh... and so you should. Sometimes it's easier to just let go of your composure than for it to add to the pressure... Story time! ;) ____________…
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Sy Sierra – Avoiding Burnout on the Journey to Success
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41:00In this episode, Jack talks with Anti-Burnout expert Sy Sierra. If you are a corporate executive who has built a successful career there’s a good chance you’ve experienced, burnout. It can make you feel tired, lack motivation, and even be the cause of those extra pounds that are starting to creep up. Energy levels and self-confidence can begin to d…
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Social media as therapy? Are influencers good role models for child entrepreneurs?
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34:11Should young influencers treat their platforms as therapy and growth channels? Are meltdowns and disrespecting others acceptable as tools for exposure? How dangerous is it for our kids and is there/should there be redemption for influencers after they "grow up"? Support the show You can always send us your feedback, and/or episode topic requests to…
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NeNe Ekufu – Tame The Inner Critic and Build Confidence Through Self-Love Habits
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37:00In this episode, Jack talks with Self-Love and Confidence Coach Nene Kufu. Confidence, it’s one of the most powerful characteristics when it comes to how you are perceived by others. And inversely, a lack of confidence can be one of the biggest obstacles to achieving your true potential. One of the most common and strongest barriers to developing s…
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