Welcome to The PRO Podcast, where Gary Das and a diverse range of experts share the blueprint for excellence in life and business. We're more than a podcast; we're a community dedicated to mastery in personal and professional growth, aiming for success in all areas of life. Youāll find real stories, actionable advice, and a wealth of insights inspiring you to achieve peak performance - mentally, physically, and financially. The PRO Podcast is your ultimate guide to building a business, incom ...
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Seekers and Finders Podcast cohosts Gary Falk and Stefan Bright, talk to everyday spiritual seekers. Men and women who are still following a specific path or have left a path and have moved on to other paths, or are following their own inner guide to self discovery. In the early days of the Guru sensation, after the Beatles discovered Maharishi and Ram Das wrote his 1971 book "Be Here Now," there was a small movement to discover the inner truth that these men and women were presenting. The a ...
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The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond showcases the innovative forethought that defines the venture capital world. Join us as we follow the puck and explore what this community has to offer. Listen as we have in-depth conversations, gaining insights and lessons from well-established VCs, entrepreneurs, and other leading technology experts. We will learn about their successes, challenges, and how they got to where they are today. Along the way we will discover what investors most look for in who ...
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Thiis is a podcast for anyone who wants to be upgraded. It will look at topics within the health and fitness world and interview people at the top of their game to see what keys they have for success.
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Send us a text Robert Fusco and Caren Horowitz discuss their relationship with The Urantia Book. From discovering the book, to the insights they received, this conversation offers an inside look into the dedication these two seekers have to the Mystery of Urantia. Thought Adjusters and Mystery Monitors: https://www.urantia.org/urantia-book-standardā¦
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3 Reasons Most Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck (And How to Break Free) | Ep 361
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7:40If youāre working harder than ever but still not seeing progress, youāre not alone. In this episode, Gary Das reveals the 3 reasons most entrepreneurs stay stuck ā and how to finally break free. šš„ What You Will Learn: ā
Why Fixing the Wrong Problems Keeps You Stuck ā How to get to the root cause and stop firefighting. ā
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On this episode of The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond, Jim Baer sits down with Kristian Rƶnnāclimate tech founder, AI ethicist, and author of The Darwinian Trapāto explore how humanity can escape destructive evolutionary forces and build a future rooted in shared values, long-term thinking, and spiritual renewal. A conversation about risk, responsiā¦
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The Huge Mistakes Advisors Make at Ā£10kāĀ£20k/month | Ep 360
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13:17šØ Are you a mortgage or financial adviser struggling to break through the Ā£10kāĀ£20k/month ceiling? The real obstacle? The fear of delegation. In this episode, Gary Das reveals the delegation mistakes holding advisers back and how to shift from doing everything yourself to strategically outsourcing, creating more time and increasing revenue. Itās tiā¦
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Send us a text In this episode, we reconnect with scholar and author Pierce Salguero to continue our exploration of his recent book, A Lamp Unto Yourself, a guide to cultivating an inner path rooted in discernment and self-trust. Our conversation then turns to his forthcoming book, Threads of Awakening, which invites seekers to engage multiple spirā¦
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How to Scale from £5k to £10k/Month Mortgage or Financial Advisor | Ep 359
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21:15Feeling stuck at the Ā£5k/month mark? In this episode, I reveal the exact strategies you need to double your income and build a business that runs with more consistency, freedom, and momentum. Whether youāre relying too heavily on referrals or drowning in admin, this is the step-by-step blueprint to systemise, automate, and scale. What you will learā¦
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Send us a text In this episode, Stefan and Gary experience Guided Shifting for themselves with the newly released free sample session. If you want to try it yourself, then you can access the full session here: https://www.guidedshifting.com/get-started . Afterwards, Stefan and Gary explore what their experience is like on the other side, and then Jā¦
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In this powerful episode of The Puck, Jim Baer sits down with Michelle GoldbergāNew York Times columnist, author, and longtime voice of progressive political commentaryāfor a deep and timely conversation. They explore how the Trump era reshaped institutional norms, the growing influence of conspiracy thinking, and the failures of both political parā¦
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How to Hit Your First £5k/Month as a Mortgage or Financial Advisor | Ep 358
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25:40Starting from zero? In this high-impact episode, I break down the exact three steps you need to follow to consistently generate Ā£5,000 per month as a mortgage or financial adviser. Whether youāre new to the game or making the leap into self-employment, this episode gives you the foundations to grow faster, attract ideal clients, and close more saleā¦
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Pierce Salguero - A Lamp unto Yourself: Initiations into Eastern Spiritual Currents
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45:51Send us a text For seekers attuned to the subtle dimensions of the spiritual path, this episode opens a doorway into the living traditions of the Eastāpractices and philosophies that have long offered maps beyond the mind, into embodied presence and inner stillness. From meditation and movement to Nondual philosophies, these traditions offer more tā¦
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3 Proven Ways to Get Better Quality Leads in 2025 | Ep 357
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15:20Lead generation in 2025 is a different beast ā and if youāre still using tactics from 2020, youāre already falling behind. In this episode, Gary Das shares a powerful live training taken straight from the Systemise & Scale Battleplan event. Youāll discover why old lead-gen methods are no longer effective ā and what to do instead if you want to consā¦
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What if the strongest case for Christianityās role in democracy came from an atheist?Jim Baer sits down with Jonathan Rauch to discuss Cross Purposes: Christianityās Broken Bargain with Democracy, and why America needs the moral backbone that Christian virtues once provided. RauchāJewish, gay, and secularāargues that courage, equality, and forgivenā¦
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10 Lessons That Took Me 10 Years to Learn in Business | Ep 356
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6:22A decade ago, I thought I had it all figured outā7-figure turnover, 15 staff, good money. But behind the scenes? I was stressed, overworked, and wearing every hat in the business. In this episode, Iām sharing the 10 biggest business lessons Iāve learned over the last 10 yearsāso you can skip the struggle and scale smarter. Whether youāre a financiaā¦
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Send us a text Weāre excited to welcome Jason Soll as our guest today on the Seekers and Finders Podcast to explore his transformative system, Guided Shifting: Awakening in 30 Minutes. This consciousness-expanding approach blends neuroscience, guided visualization, and somatic awareness to facilitate rapid shifts in perceptionāoften within just halā¦
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Mastermind Power Transforms Success | Ep 355
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8:13šļø Mastermind Power TRANSFORMS Success In this episode, I dive into the power of masterminds and how they can completely transform your business outcomes, mindset, and motivation. Whether youāre a solo adviser working from home or managing a growing team, this is your guide to building unstoppable momentum through collaboration, accountability, andā¦
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Episode #95 ā Steven Teles: Class, Conflict, and the Collapse of Trust
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53:04In this thought-provoking episode, Jim Baer sits down with political scientist Steven Teles, professor at Johns Hopkins University and co-author of The Captured Economy and Never Trump. Together, they explore the shifting class dynamics fueling Americaās political polarization and the deepening distrust in institutionsāfrom higher education to publā¦
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How To Scale Your Business While On Holiday | Ep 354
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8:54What if your business could keep growing while youāre skiing in Austria or relaxing with your family? In this episode, I share the real strategies that let me take three holidays already this yearāwithout slowing down growth. This isnāt theory... it's exactly how Iāve systemised, delegated, and networked my way to more time, freedom, and profit. Whā¦
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Navigating a New World with Michael LindIn this episode of The Puck, Jim Baer sits down with acclaimed writer and policy thinker Michael Lind, co-founder of New America and author of Hell to Pay: How the Suppression of Wages is Destroying America. Together, they explore the global economic shifts, the U.S. political realignment, the dangers of inteā¦
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The 5 Steps To Get More Clients - My L.E.A.D.S Strategy | Ep 353
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10:00In this episode, I reveal the 5 essential steps to generate more leads, book more appointments, and close more deals ā without constantly chasing clients. Whether you're in financial services, mortgages, or running a coaching business, these strategies will help you scale faster and create consistent revenue. If you're tired of feast and famine cycā¦
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Phil Hirschi and Patricia Aubertin - The Cult Experience
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1:13:26Send us a text The Cult Experience Being in a cult is often a journey that starts with a search for meaning, belonging, or spiritual fulfillment but can gradually turn into an environment of control, manipulation, and isolation. Many who enter these groups donāt realize they are part of a cult until they are deeply entangled in its belief system, sā¦
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On this episode of The Puck, host Jim Baer sits down with Aswath Damodaran, renowned NYU finance professor and the āDean of Valuation,ā for a deep dive into the current economic landscape.Damodaran breaks down the marketās recent volatility, the looming risk of a recession, and why the U.S. has been able to defy macroeconomic gravity for so long. Hā¦
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Building the Right Team Took Me 5 Years | Ep 352
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10:20Building a successful business isnāt about hiring more peopleāitās about hiring the right people. After recruiting over 65 employees since 2006, Iāve learned first-hand what works, what doesnāt, and how to create a high-performing team that drives revenue without adding stress. In this episode, I share the hard lessons, key strategies, and the mistā¦
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On this episode of The Puck: Venture Capital and Beyond, host Jim Baer sits down with Republican pollster and political strategist Patrick Ruffini, co-founder of Echelon Insights and author of The Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP. Ruffini shares his insights on the shifting political landscape, the risā¦
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Send us a text "Rastal is a pioneering consciousness researcher who demystifies inner peace by stripping away unnecessary spiritual baggage. Creator of the Deepening Framework and founder of the Amplify gathering, he's dedicated to making profound wellbeing as approachable as exercise or nutrition. By balancing awakening with a successful engineeriā¦
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Send us a text In our conversation with Todd Allen, we explore Ho'oponopono, the Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, alongside the deeper meanings of Agape and Kuleana. Todd explains how Ho'oponoponoās mantraā"I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you"āfacilitates emotional healing and spiritual clarity. We also discuss Aā¦
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How We Turned 703 Mortgage Leads Into 611 Booked Calls | Ep 351
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5:56Most mortgage brokers struggle with converting leads into appointmentsābut what if you could consistently turn prospects into clients? In this episode, I break down the exact strategies that helped my team convert 703 mortgage leads into 611 booked calls. Youāll discover how to attract, nurture, and convert leads using lead magnets, content marketiā¦
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On this weekās episode, Jim sits down with Gary Gerstle, author, professor, and historian with a focus on āPolitical Orders.ā His most recent book, āThe Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order,ā came out in 2022, and explores the larger trends in political thinking which make up a consensus, oftentimes a consensus we take for granted. Their conversatā¦
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I Built £20M In Turnover From A £2k Loan | Ep 350
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15:17In this special 350th episode, Iām taking you behind the scenes of how I built a multi-million-pound business from a Ā£2,000 loan. From the challenges of the credit crunch to discovering the power of marketing and automation, Iāll share the lessons, mistakes, and strategies that helped me scale. If you're a mortgage broker, financial adviser, or entā¦
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On this weekās episode, Jim sits down with Frank Furedi, author, social commentator, and Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Kent. Frank is a free speech absolutist and has been a longtime critic of what he and others call āThe Culture Wars.ā They discuss Frankās background, his academic work, and how he formed his worldview.ā¦
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Send us a text Luminous Emptiness Welcome back to Seekers and Finders Podcast, where we explore the mysteries of consciousness, the nature of spirituality, and the many paths that lead to enlightenment. Today, weāre honored to have a truly special guestāauthor, speaker, and transformational coach, Irene Kendig. Her work dives deep into the nature oā¦
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The Truth About āSeven-Figureā Mortgage Brokerages | Ep 349
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8:13Many mortgage and financial advisers chase the dream of a seven-figure brokerage, but is it really a scalable, profitable business? In this episode, I pull back the curtain on my journeyāwhy relying on self-employed advisers was a high-risk strategy, how I transformed my business model, and why focusing on profit over turnover is the key to long-teā¦
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On this weekās episode, Jim sits down with Jai Das, President and Partner at Sapphire Ventures. They cover Jaiās history as a developer, the Sapphire origin story, and Jaiās current read of the financial landscape. Their conversation explores what sets successful companies apart, and whatās next for Sapphire, including their groundbreaking AI invesā¦
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Maryanna Hemming - Spiritual Experiences
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1:09:02Send us a text Maryanna Hemming once sought enlightenment with restless curiosity, absorbing the guruās teaching like an aspiring flame. Through years of discipline, doubt, and revelation, she learned that true wisdom unfolds in stillness as much as in seeking. Now, with quiet confidence and deep presence, she embodies the practice, no longer searcā¦
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3 Steps to Scaling Your Business & Reclaiming Your Time | Ep 348
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9:18Are you stuck working endless hours, feeling trapped in the daily grind, and struggling to scale your business? In this episode, I reveal the three key strategies that helped me escape the employee mindset, build systems that create time (not just income), and grow my business ā even when I stepped away! If youāre a financial adviser, business owneā¦
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Hiring A Digital Marketing Exec For My Mortgage Business | Ep 347
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9:23In this episode, I share why hiring a Digital Marketing Exec can be an absolute game-changer for your mortgage business. After running my brokerage without dedicated marketing support since 2021, Iāve realised the untapped potential a focused marketing role can bring. If youāre looking to generate more leads, boost sales, and scale your business wiā¦
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I Lost £20,000 On An SEO Campaign Targeting High Net Worth Mortgages | Ep 346
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12:34I made a Ā£20,000 mistake on an SEO campaign for high net worth mortgagesāand I donāt want you to do the same! šØ In this episode, I break down exactly why my SEO strategy failed, the biggest SEO mistakes financial services businesses make, and the better way to generate leads. If you're relying on SEO alone, you NEED to hear this before you waste tiā¦
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Send us a text Marian Tortorella is a widely recognized International Astrologer. She has read tens of thousands of Astrological Horoscopes over the last 46 years with a repeat global clientele. A published Astrological Researcher and columnist, sheās been a guest on Public Radio, TV, Wise Woman Radio Blog, and the popular show Impractical Jokers. ā¦
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Harry Rob Bruner - Nephew of the Universe
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1:14:39Send us a text Harry Rob Brunerās spiritual journey is a significant aspect of his life and creative work. In his solo show, Nephew of the Universe, Bruner delves into his experiences growing up within a renowned spiritual organization that his family helped establish. His aunt played a pivotal role in bringing the guru Sri Chinmoy to America, leadā¦
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Godless Mystics ā atheists and their mystical experiences: Towards a grounded theory.
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1:00:30Send us a text Alice Ethna Herron's doctoral thesis, "Godless Mystics: Atheists and Their Mystical Experiences ā Towards a Grounded Theory," explores the occurrence of mystical experiences among atheists. By employing grounded theory methodology, Herron examines how individuals without religious beliefs interpret and integrate these profound experiā¦
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Phil Hirschi - Music and Spirituality
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1:10:01Send us a text āMusic, how and why it can pull you out of a normal day to day consciousness into something more profound and timeless.ā Phil recently moved from Seattle, a town where he'd lived since 1990 (which was the dawn of Seattle-born grunge!), and a town he swore he'd never leave, to the much smaller Port Townsend on the Olympic Peninsula, aā¦
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Advisors Want 2 Things: Leads and Clients | Ep 345
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9:14Most mortgage and financial advisors want more leads and better-quality clients, but many struggle to attract the right people. The secret? Defining your Ideal Client Profile (ICP). In this episode, I reveal how identifying your perfect niche can transform your lead generation, boost conversions, and help you scale your business with ease. š š Whatā¦
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5 Steps Mortgage & Financial Advisors Can Take To Dominate Q1 | Ep 344
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6:15In this episode, I break down five powerful steps to help you dominate the first quarter of 2025 and set the foundation for a record-breaking year. š Whether you're a business owner, adviser, or entrepreneur, these strategies will help you unlock hidden revenue, retain clients, and stand out in your market. It's time to take bold action and grow yoā¦
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Send us a text Ron Brent is a spiritual seeker and teacher who has dedicated his life to exploring the profound philosophy of Kashmiri Shaivism. His journey began with a deep yearning to understand consciousness, leading him to this ancient non-dual tradition rooted in self-awareness and universal oneness. Through decades of study and practice, Ronā¦
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Growing Your Business? It's All About THESE Two Key Employees! | Ep 343
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8:45šļø Ready to take your business from solo success to scaling greatness? I dive into the two essential hires every business owner needs to make in 2025. Learn how these roles can help you streamline operations, grow leads, and build a sustainable, future-ready business. š What You Will Learn: Why a Personal Assistant (PA) is your first must-have hireā¦
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How To Make The Leap From Self-Employed To Business Owner and Succeed! | Ep 342
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6:00š Ready to escape the self-employment trap and finally scale your business? In this episode, weāre diving deep into the practical steps to transition from self-employed to business owner. Discover how to automate, systemise, and attract quality leads, so your business works for youānot the other way around. š This isnāt just theory; itās a roadmap ā¦
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šļø 2024 cost me six figures in revenue! In this episode, Iām breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes I made this year and the lessons you can take away to avoid the same costly errors. From personal challenges to business missteps, this honest reflection will help you grow faster, smarter, and more effectively in 2025. Whether you're scaling your busiā¦
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Lisa Carillo - An Unprincipled Life: Living from the Unknown
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1:17:56Send us a text Lisa's teachings emphasize breaking through limiting beliefs, fostering authentic self-expression, and nurturing personal empowerment. She is known for guiding individuals through deep emotional and cognitive processes that allow for greater clarity and transformation. Her sessions often include practices such as meditation, journaliā¦
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From Bullied Schoolboy To Multi-Millionaire: Matt Fiddes | Ep 340
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1:16:41In this episode, I sit down with Matt Fiddes ā martial arts legend, multi-millionaire entrepreneur, and property investor. From being bullied as a child to building a global empire with over 2,000 locations, Matt reveals the mindset, strategies, and lessons that shaped his journey. He shares hard-hitting truths about overcoming adversity, staying aā¦
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In this illuminating episode of The Puck, Jim sits down with Greg McKeown, the bestselling author of "Essentialism" and "Effortless." McKeown shares his journey from London law student to influential thought leader, revealing his groundbreaking philosophy of achieving more by doing less. Through engaging storiesāranging from Silicon Valley successeā¦
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How to Make £1 Million in 2025 As A Financial Services Professional | Ep 339
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8:41Are you ready to scale your financial services business to the coveted Ā£1 million turnover? In this episode, weāll break down the 3 simple steps to hit your revenue goals: Automated Systems, Social Selling, and Predictable Sales Strategies. Whether youāre a mortgage adviser, financial planner, or insurance professional, this episode is packed with ā¦
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