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Episode 511: Positive but Constantly Looking for Things That Will Go Wrong with Steven Sashen

Xero Shoes include a complete line of shoes, sandals, and boots that let feet function naturally -- bending, flexing, and safely FEELING the world. Steven Sashen is the Co-Founder & CEO and the company has made over $13M in revenue. • People...

Aug 24, 202211h 33m

Episode 510: Eventually They May Become Your Friend Again with Steven Sashen

Prior to jumping into the footwear business, Steven Sashen was an internationally-known Internet marketing expert, Search Engine and Social Media marketing consultant, and software designer. And he is a master All-American sprinter (one of the fastest...

Aug 23, 202211h 52m

Episode 509: Too Old for Ritalin and Never Got a Job with Steven Sashen

Steven Sashen is the CEO and founder of XERO shoes. They have over $13M In Revenue and Over 120,000 people in 91 countries use Xero Shoes for everything from walking to hiking, camping, yoga, gym going, paddle boarding, water sports, jogging, and even...

Aug 22, 20228h 18m

Episode 508: How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Every Business – Including Yours with Dave Selinger

David Sellinger is one of the top speakers in MBA programs across the country on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. His vast experience started with his degree at Stanford and dramatically expanded at Amazon and RedFine and now has brought...

Aug 18, 202217h 23m

Episode 507: If you Bring Jeff Bezos Data He Listened – 99% of the Time with Dave Selinger

As an early employee at Amazon, working directly under Jeff Bezos, David Sellinger led the R&D Team at Amazon. Co-Invented Amazon Advertising which now generates billions of dollars in revenue. He co-founded Redfin which is an online real estate...

Aug 17, 202223h 11m

Episode 506: Thinking About Your Life in Phases with Dave Selinger

David Sellinger has now invented the next BIG thing in home security – Deep Sentinel, AI-based home protection with $10M in revenue. • Thinking about your life in phases. • Exposures, experience, focus. • Was on board of 15...

Aug 16, 202224h 6m

Episode 505: From Directly Working with Jeff Bezos to an Explosive Growth Company of His Own with Dave Selinger

Two years after graduating from Sanford, David Selinger was not only an early employee at Amazon, he worked directly with Jeff Bezos. Later he cofounded the overnight sensation Redfin (now a multi-billion dollar company) and founded RichRelevance. •...

Aug 15, 202214h 31m

Episode 504: The Moment You Stop Caring About Who Gets the Credit Your Business Is Empowered to Explode with Gus Gonzalez

Million-dollar earner Gus Gonzalez has guided leaders for over 23 years. He’s helped 3 others also become million-dollar earners and 70 offices in North America. • 3 books that really impacted him. • He actually did the exercise they...

Aug 11, 202228 min

Episode 503: When Your Success Exceeds Your Character – You Implode with Gus Gonzalez

As a leader in the financial services world, Gus Gonzalez has mentored many and has helped 3 to become million-dollar earners. He has 70 offices throughout North America and is a million-dollar earner himself. • You don’t know what you don’t...

Aug 10, 202215h 40m

Episode 502: The Epiphany All High Achievers Have with Gus Gonzalez

In 1999, Gus Gonzalez decided to change careers and joined financial services. Since then, he’s made over $1M every year. • The light bulb went on – Art Williams and Christ. • Failing in business and failing in marriage. • What...

Aug 9, 202214h 22m

Episode 501: Blessed with Naivete and Half Full Attitude with Gus Gonzalez

Gus Gonzalez is a million-dollar earner. He’s mentored 3 others to become million-dollar earners and he currently has 70 offices in North America. • Son of a Venezuelan entrepreneur. • A dreamer with no backbone. • Needed to...

Aug 8, 202220h 57m

Episode 500: One Thing CEO’s Have in Common is That They Worked Stupidly Hard with Chris Volk

Chris Volk is an investor and former CEO of three publicly traded companies. A 2019 regional winner of EYs’ Entrepreneur of the Year award, Volk is a frequent university lecturer and serves on multiple non-profit boards. • Studying...

Aug 4, 202218 min

Episode 499: Making Money 6 Months After Start Up with Chris Volk

As the author and inventor of the Value Equation, Chris Volk is an expert in helping companies create wealth for their founders and investors while avoiding common financial mistakes that can destroy a business. Volk began writing about corporate...

Aug 3, 202219h 33m

Episode 498: At the End of the Day Business Models Rule with Chris Volk

Chris Volk, the author of THE VALUE EQUATION, has been instrumental in leading and publicly listing three successful companies, two of which he co-founded. The most recent of these is STORE Capital where he served as founding chief executive officer,...

Aug 2, 202213h 16m

Episode 497: How the Richest People in the World Created Wealth with Chris Volk

Chris Volk has an unparalleled perspective on what it takes to create a successful enterprise. He has over thirty years of experience leading three successful publicly traded companies and has provided capital to thousands of businesses. • There is...

Aug 1, 202215 min

Episode 496: Pure Art: The Neal Pert Lesson on Staying Fresh with Mitch Joel

Since 2005 Mitch has given between 40-60 keynote presentations a year and over 150 virtual presentations since COVID. He is also a bestselling business book author with 2 books, SIX PIXELS OF SEPARATION and CTRL ALT DELETE. • Lessons from speaking...

Jul 28, 202215h 56m

Episode 495: Be Willing to Go Long & Go Deep: Even When It Seems Like It’s Not Worth It with Mitch Joel

Mitch Joel’s first professional job was interviewing Tommy Lee from Motley Crew, he went on to write for magazines and even helped launch one of the first search engines, Mamma.com. • Growing up knowing he could have and could achieve what others...

Jul 27, 202216h 51m

Episode 494: Fame – Power – Money: Three Things That Drive People with Mitch Joel

As a best-selling author, Mitch Joel's second book, CTL ALT DELETE, was named one of the best business books of 2013 by Amazon. He was also awarded Canada’s Top 40 under 40 and now sits on the Advisory board for the award. • The two questions –...

Jul 26, 202217h 26m

Episode 493: Your Network is your Net Worth with Mitch Joel

Mitch Joel is the founder of Six Pixels Group. He has been awarded Canada’s top 40 under 40 and is the host of the world's longest consistent running podcast, Six Pixels of Separation. • Reading & learning isn’t enough… You have to...

Jul 25, 202218h 44m

Episode 489: Getting Freedom of Time and Money with Eric Davis

Eric Davis was a probation officer who wanted more out of life. He decided on a career change in financial services in spite of the fact that he had no formal education in finance. He made the shift and is now making over 1.3M a year and climbing •...

Jul 18, 202226h 54m

Episode 488: What Tom Said to Himself After Failing to Make a Sale After 70 Presentations with Tom Safford

Tom Safford’s business had a rocky beginning, but as the years have gone by he’s managed to build it to the success it is today. He currently has 16,000 agents and employees and 720 offices throughout North America. • Clear concise mental...

Jul 14, 202219h 24m

Episode 487: How the Seeds of Equivalent Benefits Payoff Big Time with Tom Safford

After a rough start to his business, he prevailed and now has 720 offices throughout the US and Canada and over 16,000 agents and employees. • In 10 years of being in control – Up 370 offices from – 500 assets under management to over 900 AUM...

Jul 13, 202215h 4m

Episode 486: The Critical Error Most Managers Make by Not Setting the Bar High Enough with Tom Safford

After taking over his dad's company, Tom Safford exploded the business by expanding to 370 additional offices. As the leader of 16,000 employees, Tom has helped to lead many to success. His company helps to lead families to be debt-free. • Winning...

Jul 12, 202222h 14m

Episode 485: Priceless Lessons from Watching His Dad Evolve into A Millionaire by Age 30 with Tom Safford

Tom Safford has been in the financial services industry since 1980. In his beginning years, he wasn’t so sure he would make it after meeting with 70 families and leaving with a 0% success rate. Today he has a team of 16,000 employees and 720...

Jul 11, 202224h 56m

Episode 484: How Mike Got a Deal with Shark Daymond John with Mike Watts

LoveHandle has been seen in QVC and HSN. As the founder and president, Matt Watts has helped the business generate over $5M in revenue. He previously was the owner of PivoTrim which sold for $6M. Matt is proof that if you work hard, you will gain...

Jul 7, 202215h 39m

Episode 483: Got to Expect You’ll Have Challenges You Can’t See Through, but You Can Chip Away at It Until You Can with Mike Watts

As a serial entrepreneur, Mike Watts has founded 3 consecutive multi-million dollar companies in the last 10 years. In total, he’s started 6 companies and has generated revenue of over $50M. He is currently the founder and CEO of LoveHandle, the...

Jul 6, 202225h 12m

Episode 482: Entrepreneurship is Like Walking Through a Dark Room with Mike Watts

When Mike Watts created the LoveHandle, he knew taking it to Shark Tank would be sure to give him success. But after being declined more than once he started to have his doubts until he saw an order come through from Daymond John’s company. He went...

Jul 5, 202219h 1m

Episode 480: State of the Art Scheduling – Key to 65% Growth with Natasha Miller

As a successful entrepreneur, Natasha Miller has started and ran her own entertainment booking company and her own record label. She is a member of the Forbes Business Council and the host of the Fascinating Entrepreneurs Podcast. • Automated...

Jun 30, 202216h 3m

Episode 479: How to Organize a Great Event with Natasha Miller

As the go-to experience design and entertainment booking company in San Francisco, Entire Productions has been named in San Francisco Business Times “Fastest Growing Companies”. Natasha Miller is the founder and CEO who has been working to build...

Jun 29, 202210h 48m

Episode 477: Do the Work and Earn Your Freedom with Natasha Miller

Natasha Miller is the founder & CEO of Entire products. She started the company in 200 and has over $4M in revenue. She used this lifestyle business to not only help others but to also give her an outlet to promote her own musical career. • Only...

Jun 27, 202230h 40m

Episode 476: Why Major League Baseball Players Love Peanut Butter with Clint Greenleaf

As a serial entrepreneur, Clint Greenleaf was approached by a friend in the Major Leagues who brought this his realization that all baseball players eat a lot of peanut butter. HomePlate Peanut Butter was born and investors included several well-known...

Jun 23, 202216h 31m

Episode 475: The Shroud of Fear Hit Him in First Class on the Way to Hawaii with His Family with Clint Greenleaf

Clint Greenleaf realized he didn’t want his children to grow up being ungrateful and felt teaching them about money would help. He taught his daughter the give, save, spend method which led him to write a book about the 3 Little Pigs using this...

Jun 22, 202217h 50m

Episode 473: How His Simple 28 Page Booklet Launched His Publishing Company with Clint Greenleaf

After busting his shoulder and having to leave the marines, Clint Greenleaf decided he was going to be an accountant. Before graduating, he decided to apply to all the biggest firms in Austin, Texas and even though the odds were against him he got an...

Jun 20, 202220h 4m

Episode 472: Overcoming a Mass Walk out of Key Personnel with Alex Makanvand

As a coach to over 1,600 people, Alex Makanvand has helped lead many to success and their financial freedom. He has also helped others to find their financial independence as well. • How do you become successful at any kind of business? • The...

Jun 16, 202220h 50m

Episode 471: The Advantages of Making the Jump Before You’re Ready with Alex Makanvand

Million-Dollar Earner, Alex Makanvand has built his financial services company across 20 states and has 1,600 licensed agents. • The bills don’t care that you’re broke. • Don’t worry about others – Decide you will focus on only your...

Jun 15, 202223h 4m

Episode 470: I Never Negotiate a Deal I’m Not Willing to Walk Away From with Alex Makanvand

Successful business broker, Alex Makanvand has built multiple successful brokerage firms. He has coached and helped 30 people become financially independent. • 17 years of prep before he started his own business. • Never marry yourself to one...

Jun 14, 202221h 42m

Episode 469: The Most Important Core Principle with Dennis Vaillant

Business Leader, Dennis Vaillant has been a coach and inspiration to many. Through many ups and downs, he has always managed to find a way to come back up on top. These invaluable lessons have been incredibly useful to many others. • In business –...

Jun 13, 202210h 7m

Episode 468: In the Beginning Whatever Can Go Wrong, Usually Goes Wrong with Dennis Vaillant

Dennis Vaillant is a Million Dollar Earner closing in on 100 offices in his company. He’s spread out all of the U.S. and Canada. He spends his time mentoring others and passing on the lessons he has learned. • Lots of people have the ability but...

Jun 9, 202225h 27m

Episode 467: The Sooner You Can Get On With Your Life the Better with Dennis Vaillant

In sports hard work only gets you so far, but the harder you work the more successful you become. Dennis Vaillant was in the minor pro hockey league when he realized even if he worked harder, he wouldn’t make it to the NHL, so he decided he needed...

Jun 8, 202222h 35m

Episode 464: Don’t Stop Working When Others Stop Working with Bill Whittle

Before opening and running his own Brokerage company, Bill Whittle was the standout player at Louisiana State University. He learned priceless lessons on winning by playing with hall of fame coaches and all-star players. He went on to be a teacher and...

Jun 2, 202220h 3m

Episode 463: Expect Greatness – Do Things by Design with Bill Whittle

Million Dollar Earner Bill Whittle has 300 offices in 30 states. He started learning to be a provider at a young age After his father passed away Bill’s mother became the sole provider and from that Bill learned a lot of lessons of providing for his...

Jun 1, 20228h 2m

Episode 462: Becoming a Genius at Making Money with Miguel Illidge

After starting out as an apprentice with his mentor, within 2 years Miguel Illidge branched off and started his own company. Now he has 13 offices with plans to have more. • Doors open for you the more you succeed and increase your performance. •...

May 31, 202213h 13m

Episode 459: First Thing He Learned – If You Want to Make Money – You Work with Miguel Illidge

When growing up in Colombia, Miguel Illidge knew he wanted to make money. He learned of “merchants” and decided that was what he was going to be until he learned the true meaning. He went on to become a stockbroker and later moved to the U.S and...

May 25, 202223h 53m

Episode 458: Doing the Extras – Multiplies Your Payoff with Chris Achong

25 years ago, Chris Achong decided he was going to start his own financial services company. He’s built a successful company of over 750 agents since and is in over 30 states. • Sense of urgency all the time. • Key to winning – It’s who you...

May 24, 202227h 39m

Episode 457: To Move Ahead You Need to Learn New Skills with Chris Achong

With things in his business booming and 750 agents throughout the country, Chris Achong is running a success-fueled business. Last year Chris became a Million Dollar Earner and he is still growing. Last month he set his all-time record in production...

May 23, 202223h 26m

Episode 456: Mastering the Distractions with Chris Achong

Chris Achong is a Million Dollar Earner with a record of success in his various businesses. He’s in the financial services world with 750 agents and throughout 30 states. He is also the owner of the Minerva Art Gallery in Brooklyn, New York. He has...

May 19, 202218h 46m

Episode 455: What Do You Tell Yourself Daily to Keep Winning?

Patti Schechter is the highest-paid female in a company with over 130K agents. She’s currently at 2.5M in income. Patti’s built an organization from coast to coast and has mentored 13 people to become Million-Dollar Earners. • Follow the...

May 18, 202214h 19m

Episode 454: Having the Conversation You Never Want to Have with Patti Schechter

Million Dollar Earner Patti Schechter is the 15 highest broker in her company out of 130K people. She’s built an organization with 13 other MDEs from coast to coast. • Focus on what you need. • Collapse the time frames. • Condense. • Allow...

May 17, 202224h 12m

Episode 453: Advantages of Taking a Simple Approach with Patti Schechter

Patti Schechter is the highest-paid female in financial services at $2.5M in Revenue per year. She confesses that when she just got started she just went through the motions but eventually got caught up in the passion of helping others become...

May 16, 202231h 58m

Episode 452: If You Persevere, You’ll Always Break Though – If You Break Through, You’ll Never Regret It with David Landrum

All leaders face challenges. Million Dollar Earner David Landrum has faced many throughout his 43 years in business. With over $60M in revenue across all offices, David doesn’t let any obstacles get in his way. • We are put here for a purpose, and...

May 12, 202226h 25m