Relationships & Revenue Podcast

John talks with Wade Thomas – executive and business coach, consultant, speaker, author of From the Heart: Achieve Epic Results With an Approach That Works, and host of the Aim to Win podcast. Wade helps people and businesses achieve their full potential through compassion, empathy, and strategic business practices. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Wade's background [01:11] - Early career in retail and sales and transition into HR [07:16] - Decision to write the book From the Heart [10:58] - Purpose of the book and target audience [12:47] - Empathy and compassion in the workplace [15:06] - Feedback Wade got from the readers [17:45] - Importance of expressing gratitude in business [20:04] - The Ritz-Carlton Approach [22:09] - Transition from the corporate world to the coaching world [23:01] - Wade's ideal client [24:04] - Sales is serving and helping solve problems [26:07] - Marketing is storytelling [28:17] - What makes Wade unique as a coach [32:38] - Wade's plans to launch a business with a life coach [36:20] - Importance of coaches having their own coaches [39:06] - Wade's approach to improving his relationships [40:06] - Wade's definition of success [40:44] - Wade's top daily habit [41:08] - Traits of a great leader [42:23] - Best advice Wade has received [42:55] - A time Wade failed big and what he learned [46:49] - How Wade invests in his growth [49:45] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "Compassion and empathy isn't just a cool thing to do, but it goes to the bottom line." "Selling is serving. And if you're not serving people, that means that when you talk to them about sales, they feel sold to." "If somebody is open to the ideas of compassion and empathy in the way you treat your people, it is the key to financial success." "Gratitude is one of the most important things that you can offer to your people." "All of life is about relationships. And if you don't know how to handle those, I don't care how successful you think you are in business. You'll be astronomically better at it when you learn how to get better at relationships." "All great coaches are being coached." "One of the great things about coaches is that what we help people do is we help them get to where they need to be, not necessarily where they want to be." "Great leaders are able to understand the people that they lead and help them get better, help them have more success. When they're able to do that, they have relationships. And relationships are really what drives whatever you're leading." "Do the right thing. And the right thing is going to happen to you." "You will learn something from every person you encounter." "All relationships are a risk, but they are never a waste." BOOKS MENTIONED: Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want by Dharius Daniels (https://a.co/d/0djVsiyl) Leadership Books by John Maxwell and Brene Brown PODCAST MENTIONED: The Mind Your Business Podcast with James Wedmore USEFUL RESOURCES: https://wadeathomas.com https://aimtowinllc.com https://www.instagram.com/_wade_thomas/ https://www.facebook.com/AimtoWinFB/ https://x.com/wadethomasok From the Heart: Achieve Epic Results Through Building a Heart-Based Culture of Compassion and Empathy - https://a.co/d/edlUZme CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

In this episode, John and Maria continue their discussion. They talk about the strategies introverts can use to work through their fear of public speaking, how to boost confidence during presentations, details of her coaching programs, and how she helps ambitious introverts improve their speaking and networking skills and advance their careers. In the past episode, Maria shared her journey from a corporate job to helping corporate introverts overcome their fear of public speaking. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Maria's ideal client [02:17] - The misconception about coaching [04:43] - Everyone has skills worth coaching [05:46] - Maria's coaching courses [07:32] - New membership program for speaking skills [09:11] - How Maria helps to overcome the fear of public speaking [11:17] - The typical stage for Maria's speaking engagements [12:56] - Find engaged people in audience to gain confidence [14:20] - How Maria improves her relationships [17:40] - Challenges of entrepreneurship [20:54] - Being a serial entrepreneur [23:44] - Maria's definition of success [24:34] - #1 daily habit [24:52] - Traits of a great leader [25:13] - Best advice Maria received [26:08] - Maria's failed business ventures [27:23] - Maria's legacy [28:40] - How Maria invests in her personal growth [30:27] - Best way to connect to Maria [31:09] - Which people as connection to accept on LinkedIn [36:05] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES "Being a coach really means you're just one step ahead of the person you're helping." "A coach doesn't tell you what to do. A coach helps you figure out what you need to do, but asks a lot of questions. It's more discovery for the client, versus being a consultant." "If you're great at something, help somebody else with it. And you don't have to be the best in the world at it, you just got to be a little bit better than the people you're helping." "If you're really great at what you do, you can become a coach at that thing for people who have less experience than you, who aren't quite as good at it. So not only are you doing the thing, you're still a practitioner. But you're also helping other people at the same time. So you're coaching them at the same time." "Everyone has something that they're good at. And there are so many people out there that would pay you to help them get better at it. That's something we don't realize." "Whatever happens in your relationships at home, you take with you to work." "Success to me is freedom. Freedom of time, freedom of being able to do what I want to do at whatever time. I don't want to be tied down." "Great leaders are empathetic. Great leaders lead by example. And great leaders listen to their team and the people around them." "If you're on time, you're late. And as someone that wants to be better at public speaking, you have to arrive early because that's gonna help you control your nerves and be more present and do better at everything." "You have the opportunity to learn every time you fail." "You could be nobody and make something so amazing and big of yourself if you yourself believed in it." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage Into Self-Mastery by Brianna Wiest (https://a.co/d/0i4EjVme) Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (https://a.co/d/05OgApaL) YouTube HANDLE MENTIONED: @Thewizardliz on YouTube (https://youtube.com/@thewizardliz?si=cWPT4fBcSiv93FKR) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://mariamalik.us https://mariamalik.us/program/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sincerelymaria/ https://www.instagram.com/maria.malik888/ https://www.youtube.com/sincerelymaria CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Maria Malik — corporate speaking coach, host of The Introverted Speaker Podcast, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and wife. Maria helps corporate introverts overcome their fear of public speaking in the workplace, give memorable presentations & excel at impromptu speaking through coaching. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - John's book update [01:40] - Maria's bio [03:25] - Career transition from corporate job to entrepreneurship [09:42] - The challenges introverts face in meeting new people [11:00] - How to know if you're an extrovert or an introvert [13:26] - How Maria found success on LinkedIn [16:03] - Importance of coaches having coaches [19:32] - Why it's so tough for introverts to be upfront [22:24] - Introverts as leaders [23:52] - What is it like for introverted entrepreneurs to attend a networking event [26:08] - Networking tips for introverts [30:00] - Niching down and focusing on a specific audience [31:06] - Dealing with perceptions that Maria isn't truly introverted [33:39] - Why stories are so powerful and memorable for audiences NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you want something, let your life guide you to it." "When you manifest and you really talk about the things that you want out loud, they happen for you." "If you get better at public speaking, your value in the workplace goes up by 50%." "The best coaches have coaches, and usually more than one." "I think introverts are great leaders. There was also a research study that proved introverts actually make better leaders, especially if they have more extroverted teams." "When you try to help everybody, you help nobody." "If you want to grab an audience's attention, and you want to make an impact, it is all about the story." "People love stories. If you tell a well-compelling story, they will remember that story for the rest of their lives. That's how powerful stories are." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://mariamalik.us https://mariamalik.us/program/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sincerelymaria/ https://www.instagram.com/maria.malik888/ https://www.youtube.com/sincerelymaria CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Danielle Fette — Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of FetTech. Danielle started as a nurse, then moved to pharmaceutical sales and became an expert in regenerative medicine. Danielle and her husband created FetTech to innovate freely in healthcare. They developed unique healing products like Xcellistem Wound Powder and ReyaGel, which can shorten the time needed to heal wounds. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:41] - Danielle's bio [01:40] - What is regenerative medicine? [05:17] - Danielle's journey from nursing to pharmaceutical sales to founding FetTech [10:18] - Xcellistem Wound Powder - speeds up healing [13:24] - Struggle with FDA approval for the product [16:36] - How ReyaGel can inactivate envelope viruses [18:48] - How they're expanding their product line [20:35] - FetTech's business model [22:40] - Status of the FDA approval of ReyaGel [24:08] - Danielle's experiences as a mother [27:37] - Becoming a business owner [31:20] - The process of getting approved by the FDA [33:00] - Benefits of ReyaGel in the aesthetic world [36:11] - Appeal of ReyaGel from an aesthetics perspective to men [38:15] - Does ReyaGel reduce forehead and smile lines? [44:59] - How Danielle improves her relationships [47:37] - Danielle's definition of success [48:36] - #1 daily habit [48:46] - Traits of a great leader [50:43] - Danielle's biggest fail and the lesson learned [55:37] - Danielle's legacy [58:12] - How Danielle invests in her personal growth [59:37] - Best way to connect to Danielle [1:02:26] - Book recommendations [1:04:00] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "There's not always one way to heal a wound." "Nothing lasts forever, and get really comfortable with change, good or bad." "People that want you to succeed more than you even like, believe in yourself that you could. Someone who sees something in you that makes you feel so empowered to take risks, and take initiative, and be independent, and think uncomfortably to share the good, the bad, and the ugly because we're all human, we all make mistakes." "Listen to your emotions, which are your natural guidance system." TECHNICAL TERMS MENTIONED: Regenerative Medicine - Repairing or regenerating damaged tissues and organs using techniques like tissue engineering and stem cell therapy. Envelope Virus - A type of virus that has a hard outer shell or envelope protecting it, making it more difficult to inactivate. Examples: Herpes, Shingles, HIV, Hepatitis, Ebola BOOK MENTIONED: The Cancer Revolution: A Groundbreaking Program to Reverse and Prevent Cancer by Leigh Erin Connealy (https://a.co/d/d1LXP3G) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Podcasts with Dr. Jack Kruse How to Be the CEO of Your Health – Maria Menounos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASNmNotky60 USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.fettech.com https://www.stemsysbio.com https://www.reyagel.com https://www.vyramed.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-fette/ https://www.instagram.com/danielle.fette/ https://www.facebook.com/Danielle.Fette https://twitter.com/DanielleFette CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

In Part 1, John and Christine discussed the events that shaped Christine's views on love and relationships. They talked about how she overcame past traumas, learned more about herself, and forgave those who hurt her, including herself. In this episode, they delve deeper into relationships, the challenges both men and women face, the importance of emotional connection and physical intimacy, and building and maintaining a thriving relationship with your partner. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Men's emotional intelligence and pursuing partners [03:26] - Importance of both partners playing their roles [06:24] - Feeling secure in a relationship [10:34] - Merging coaching businesses [12:24] - Integrated solutions for CEOs and their teams [14:12] - The Thriving Leader event [15:09] - Christine's book: Drop the Armor [18:16] - Role of faith in her business [20:49] - Christine's definition of success [22:29] - #1 daily habit [24:56] - Traits of a great leader [27:47] - How Christine invests in her growth [29:34] - How to get the free chapter of Drop the Armor [34:21] - Book recommendations [35:36] - Podcasts Christine listens to [36:38] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: "What most women want more than anything else is to connect with their men on a heart level. That's about emotions and feelings, two things men are scared to death because they're not used to talking about them." "Getting something is easy. Anybody can get something. Sustaining it is a different level of character. Multiplying is another different level of character." "We have to learn how to nourish the relationship, nourish the person, the partnership. And it takes consistency." "The reason why men won't talk about their feelings is because they're afraid of being judged. And the worst thing you can do is judge a man when he finally does open up." "If you want your man to open up, you've got to create a safe space. You've got to be the safest place on earth for him." "Being present, showing up with an open heart, and just being available for the people around you is the greatest gift you can give." BOOKS MENTIONED: Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown (https://a.co/d/5LXXbhk) Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (https://a.co/d/24jbrkB) The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer (https://a.co/d/2N9kuHI) PODCAST MENTIONED: Elevation with Steven Furtick (https://tinyurl.com/ElevationSFPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.thechristinejewell.com https://www.instagram.com/thechristinejewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-jewell-9361612a/ https://www.facebook.com/thechristinejewell https://www.youtube.com/@christinejewell Breaking Chains Podcast (https://pod.link/1579338652) Drop the Armor: Release the Past, Ignite Your Faith, and Unlock an Extraordinary Life (https://a.co/d/2fbPUwg) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Christine Jewell — author of Drop the Armor: Release the Past, Ignite Your Faith, and Unlock an Extraordinary Life, host of the Breaking Chains Podcast, certified executive coach, holistic health coach, entrepreneur, speaker, wife, and mom. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and Christine's bio [01:37] - Christine's backstory [03:23] - Past incidents that impacted Christine's view on love and relationships [12:21] - Christine's journey of healing and learning to trust again [15:41] - The car engine analogy for inner healing and personal growth [17:00] - Surrendering to the process of forgiveness and personal growth [18:46] - The hardest part of Christine's forgiveness journey [20:56] - Learning to be gentle and kind to yourself [22:05] - What is soul in science? [25:33] - Pain is a warning sign not to be feared or ignored [27:25] - Understanding neuroscience for relationships and well-being [29:45] - Feeling like a machine due to repetition [30:51] - The need for pattern interruption in relationships and creativity [36:12] - A typical date night for Christine and her husband NOTABLE QUOTES: "If we don't slow down and heal the wounds of our past and the brokenness of our heartaches and do that in our journey, we're just going to keep repeating it in a different outfit." "I'm no longer operating from this old identity. I'm stepping into the new skin." "Our words can build a man up and establish his kingdom with him, or they can just cut the feet right out from his vision." "We need each other. We were created for relationships with each other." "I do not believe that we were put on this earth to be in struggle, strife, and pressure cookers. We still get to experience pain between workflows, but we're designed to operate in a state of flow." "Nobody wants to be in pain. But the reality of it is that pain is actually designed to wake us up. Something wrong is happening. And this is your warning: fix it." "The brain is looking for things more complicated, or to make things more complicated, but the body is just the opposite. The body wants the path of least resistance." "We just repeat. We remember our bodies repeating what it remembers. And so you need to give it new memories every single day if we want something to shift." "A lot of our suffering that's really unnecessary is from repeating the familiar." "Are we renewing every single day? Or are we just repeating what's familiar?" PODCAST MENTIONED: 5 Conversations to Unify Your Marriage! with Mark Jewell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FAfzyMD6_4) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.thechristinejewell.com https://www.instagram.com/thechristinejewell https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-jewell-9361612a/ https://www.facebook.com/thechristinejewell https://www.youtube.com/@christinejewell Breaking Chains Podcast (https://pod.link/1579338652) Drop the Armor: Release the Past, Ignite Your Faith, and Unlock an Extraordinary Life (https://a.co/d/2fbPUwg) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

In Part 1 of his discussion with John, Brian shared his inspiring story of overcoming childhood trauma and adversity and becoming a successful serial entrepreneur. In Part 2, Brian discusses the importance of coaching and how to identify the right coach according to your goals and business needs. They also talk about learning from failures and prioritizing holistic well-being and relationships along your business journey. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Difference between failing and failure [02:12] - Post-failure analysis [03:16] - The difference between "And" & "Or" [04:57] - Three types of coaches: relational, technical, and tactical [07:33] - How to vet coaches and find the right fit [10:24] - No single coach can take you all the way [11:44] - How some businesses adapted over time to survive and thrive [13:22] - What Brian does to improve his significant relationships [16:43] - Brian's #1 daily habit [21:49] - Brian's thoughts on the traits of a great leader [23:10] - Listening to your own advice [27:08] - Brian's legacy [27:47] - The best way to connect with Brian [31:01] - Book recommendations [32:25] - How personal filters shape decision-making [36:49] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "You got to fail to succeed. That is the biggest crap I've ever heard in my life. Failure does not lead to success; failure leads to failure. Learning from the failure is what leads to success. Failure is when you quit. Failing is just another lesson. If I fail, I learn my lesson, and I move on. I'm still in the game. It's not over till I say it's over. If I quit, then I fail. So, failing is just a lesson on the path to success. Failure is when you quit." "A good coach has failed so many times. They can tell you what not to do." "You can't teach what you haven't done." "Understand the difference between 'and' & 'or' in a contract. That difference makes lawyers millions of dollars. If a contract says you can't do this 'and' that, it means you can't do either. But if it says you can't do this 'or' that, it means you can still do one of them. One little word can change everything." "The toughest part of coaching is people not listening, or they do half of what you say and not all of it and then blame you because it didn't work." "Every coach helps you get further toward your goal. But no one coach can get you all the way there." "Success is a progression. It's a progression of ideas and executions." "You have to be willing to adapt in your business if you're going to survive long term. And that involves change." "You need to spend time learning how to be in better relationships with both the people in your family and the people you're in business with because, at the end of the day, friends and family are all we got." "Conflicting advice can cause confusion. And confusion leads to doing nothing … you gotta be careful who you listen to. Do not listen to too many people at the same time. It's just not going to do you any good." "The difference between me and you and Elon Musk is the way we think." BOOKS MENTIONED: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki (https://a.co/d/0tCF6hj) The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It by Michael E. Gerber (https://a.co/d/2bl3Pg6) Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell (https://a.co/d/5focCHT) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://brianwillmedia.com https://www.instagram.com/thedropoutmm/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theforcemm/ https://www.facebook.com/brian.will.10 https://twitter.com/Thedropoutmm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoxEUCYLFWi90uRiEuW09A "Your Past is Not Your Future" - TEDx Talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5irkFsdEy4) The Force Multiplier Mastermind Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/ForceMultiplierMMPodcast) I Give the Dumb Kids Hope: 57 Life Lessons to Take You From a Life of Despair to Multi-Millionaire (https://a.co/d/1HZZbN3) The Dropout Multi-Millionaire: 37 Business Lessons on How to Succeed in Business With No Money, No Education and No Clue (https://a.co/d/e57UswC) NO...The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations: 40 Lessons in Negotiation...From a Street-Smart Negotiator (https://a.co/d/6uBwj1F) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Brian Will – an executive business coach, speaker, serial entrepreneur, 2x WSJ bestselling author, politician, host of the Force Multiplier Mastermind Podcast, and dad. Brian shares his journey of overcoming childhood trauma and struggling in high school, which led him to become a successful entrepreneur, author, and politician. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Brian's bio [02:16] - Starting his first business at 21 and experiencing failure [04:15] - Brian's high school reunion experience [06:27] - Creating new businesses due to ADHD [08:09] - Brian's viral $16 BLT TikTok video [09:30] - Brian's TEDx talk [11:54] - Is your childhood trauma a superpower? [14:35] - John's upcoming book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [15:35] - The 3 paths people with past trauma tend to go down [17:26] - Impact of unresolved trauma on relationships [19:55] - The delegation problem of solopreneurs [21:46] - How to get good at scaling your business [25:18] - Things to consider when hiring a coach [26:30] - Brian's foray into politics [30:56] - Brian's book: I Give the Dumb Kids Hope [33:56] - John lost his book manuscript twice [37:17] - Brian's second book: The Dropout Multi-Millionaire NOTABLE QUOTES: "When everything is wrong in your life, and the world is falling apart, you just move forward. You don't quit, and you keep going." "One of the greatest secrets of success is writing your goals down." "People need to hear the story... You have a story; somebody needs to hear it. Somebody relates to that story. And if you can help them in some way, then you should do that." "The very thing that we're afraid of, that vulnerability, is the one thing that's going to connect us to other people." "Your trauma is not what's responsible for your success in life... It's what you learn in how to deal with trauma that will propel you forward." "If you want to be the absolute best you can be in business, it's all about relationships." "If you can get the help you need and channel your trauma and pain, you can do things that most people won't do and have things that most people won't have." "You need to talk to somebody who is 10 to 20 steps ahead of you in business. That's called coaching, and it can tell you what to do and what not to do." "If you are ever truly going to be happy in life, you need to do two things. You need to find something you're passionate about and chase that. And you need to find a way to give back to the world some of what the world gave you. Otherwise, you spend the rest of your life chasing money, and that's not going to make you happy." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://brianwillmedia.com https://www.instagram.com/thedropoutmm/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/theforcemm/ https://www.facebook.com/brian.will.10 https://twitter.com/Thedropoutmm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoxEUCYLFWi90uRiEuW09A "Your Past is Not Your Future" - TEDx Talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5irkFsdEy4) The Force Multiplier Mastermind Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/ForceMultiplierMMPodcast) I Give the Dumb Kids Hope: 57 Life Lessons to Take You From a Life of Despair to Multi-Millionaire (https://a.co/d/1HZZbN3) The Dropout Multi-Millionaire: 37 Business Lessons on How to Succeed in Business With No Money, No Education and No Clue (https://a.co/d/e57UswC) NO...The Psychology of Sales and Negotiations: 40 Lessons in Negotiation...From a Street-Smart Negotiator (https://a.co/d/6uBwj1F) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his discussion with Steve Stratton. In Part One, Steve shared his experiences serving in the White House, Secret Service, and National Guard, and his transitions to defense contracting and writing. In this episode, they talk about Steve's writing career and the Shadow Tier series. Steve also shares valuable lessons on relationships, leadership, and personal growth. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Men tend to stop pursuing their wives after marriage [02:31] - How Steve and his wife make time for each other [04:45] - Prioritizing date nights [06:08] - Getting pushback from men about dating advice [07:57] - Relational oxygen of women [09:32] - Learning to express emotions and feelings [13:06] - Why some men struggle to explore their feelings [13:22] - Taking steps toward personal growth [16:05] - Inspiration behind the Shadow Tier [17:16] - Plot of the first book in the Shadow Tier series [18:23] - The second book, Shadow Sanction [21:41] - Book three of the series [23:21] - Steve's plans for a series with a female protagonist [25:51] - Steve's connections with other military veteran authors [30:54] - His plans for a techno-thriller series [34:32] - Being present and supportive in relationships [36:55] - Importance of listening and learning [38:36] - Steve's definition of success [42:46] - Steve's #1 daily habit [45:52] - Traits of a great leader [49:27] - Legacy Steve wants to leave behind [51:33] - Connect with Steve [56:03] - Book recommendations [57:46] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: "We as men know how to pursue. But there's something that happens to us, it is like a little switch in the back of our heads that turns off as soon as we get her, i.e. the wedding day. There's something that happened and we stop pursuing." "You've got to continue to date your wife, you have to, and you have to determine what the frequency is for you as a couple... Everything else you do is built around that. It's that important." "What she cares about more than anything else is the time spent together and sharing what's going on with us on the inside." "Men, those of you that are married, if you make the kids the number one priority in your life while you're married, you're not going to have a marriage to go back to when they're gone." "It doesn't take a lot, lot to stay connected." "If you want to write and take that step with your personal growth, that's how you do it. You just take a step. It could be a half step, it could be inches, but take it and then let it grow and grow and nurture it." "What people are really looking for is to learn your character ... It's really the interaction with your characters that readers are more interested in." "Let's break down the walls and just make sure we're using the right people for the right things, regardless of their challenge in one way or another." "The number one thing I focus on with being around with my wife is being present." "Leadership for me is about getting people interested, excited, aligned with the vision." BOOKS MENTIONED: As a Man Thinketh by James Allen (https://a.co/d/ai1bxpt) Books by Stephen Covey Books by Stephen Ambrose SERIES MENTIONED: Band of Brothers USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.stevenstrattonusa.com https://www.instagram.com/stevestrattonusa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ststratton/ https://www.facebook.com/stevestrattonusa https://twitter.com/strattonbooks Limited Edition Signed Hardcovers https://www.stevenstrattonusa.com/signed-editions CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Steve Stratton — author of Shadow Tier and Shadow Sanction. Steve served in the White House Communications Agency supporting Presidents Ford and Carter, Vice President Rockefeller, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. He has also worked for the United States Secret Service as a technical security specialist, the National Guard - where he trained foreign nationals, and as a civilian contractor for the Department of Defense, not to mention his time as a Green Beret. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Steve's bio [03:31] - Steve's upbringing [04:32] - Family's military background and decision to join the army [05:32] - Assignment to the White House [06:33] - Experience working in the White House [07:38] - First international trip and eye-opening experience [08:35] - Coming to Colorado with President Ford [09:02] - Transition into the Secret Service [13:39] - Military-to-civilian transition [17:15] - Steve's various career transitions from military to defense contracting [22:07] - Importance of adaptability and creating relationships [24:18] - The value of real-world experience beyond traditional education [26:00] - Alternative paths to higher learning beyond college [31:26] - Exploring career paths in the military [34:25] - Embracing uncertainty and failure [37:50] - Journey into writing fiction [40:56] - Getting mentored by Jerry Jenkins [43:16] - Challenges Steve faced in getting his book published [45:31] - Make a positive impact through storytelling [48:11] - Advice for people who want to share their stories but lack confidence in writing [50:09] - Growth and change often involve pain [51:30] - Steve's experience losing his loved ones and how it affected him [54:52] - Analogies of pruning trees and scales dropping away [57:01] - Taking the first step NOTABLE QUOTES: "To adapt, you've got to be open to change, to the transition." "The ability to be adaptable, the ability to create relationships, and the ability to adapt and overcome are essential traits to success in any endeavor." "I've learned that success comes from being open to change, adapting to new situations, and continuously learning and growing." "The ability to be adaptable, the ability to create relationships, and then continue those relationships, not just transactional, but meaningful, is so important." "You don't have to have your life figured out when you're 18. But taking steps, moving forward... you're 18, 19, you don't like it? Okay, hold back, reassess, and head off again. You've got a lot of runway." "You don't have to write a whole book. Start with a blog. People are interested in other people. And if you're bringing forward heartfelt writing, you can start by actually responding to other bloggers that you follow and think are interesting. Build your confidence up by responding and then actually start one yourself." "Sometimes, people just need a little bit of a process, a little bit of a step, something to help them step into the process. And then they can start to deconstruct." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.stevenstrattonusa.com https://www.instagram.com/stevestrattonusa/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ststratton/ https://www.facebook.com/stevestrattonusa https://twitter.com/strattonbooks Limited Edition Signed Hardcovers https://www.stevenstrattonusa.com/signed-editions CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John and Dr. Ardeshir Mehran continue discussing mental health and personal growth. Dr. Mehran talks about the high rates of depression and anxiety and the importance of meeting emotional needs and developing emotional resilience to avoid compromising your happiness. In the previous episode, Dr. Mehran discussed his journey of overcoming depression and how it led him to create the Bill of Emotional Rights. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Dr. Mehran's approach to mental wellness [02:25] - Importance of listening and validation in therapy [03:25] - Loneliness and its impact on mental health [04:29] - Challenges faced by entrepreneurs [05:56] - Emotional resilience required by entrepreneurs [07:03] - Alarming rates of mental health issues among entrepreneurs [09:01] - Dr. Mehran's book: You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished [13:57] - Dr. Mehran's revolutionary approach to mental health [14:43] - How Dr. Mehran improves his significant relationships [17:48] - Dr. Mehran's definition of success [18:23] - Top daily habit of Dr. Mehran [19:22] - Traits of a great leader [20:20] - Dr. Mehran's big failure and the lesson learned [22:40] - How Dr. Mehran invests in his growth [24:21] - Dr. Mehran's legacy [26:27] - Connect with Dr. Mehran [29:17] - The journey of healing [35:28] - Book recommendations [36:19] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: "You're not depressed. You're unfinished." "The only thing that I take seriously is the quality of experience of the people I serve. Are they better off? Do they feel happier, lighter, more balanced, more in flow? That's the only yardstick that I pay attention to if I'm doing anything good in this world." "Entrepreneurs are great at resiliency, but they need to learn how to build emotional resilience." "Changes are gonna happen. They're gonna happen pretty quick. And when they do, you're not going to be silent about it." "Success is pushing your own limit, going further than your own fears and limitations." "Great leaders are connectors. Somehow, we've seen great leaders have a general pattern: they take charge, they rally the troops. No, great leaders create connections, help people around connect with each other, and know the gift of each person, bringing everybody up to have the conversations that matter." "Great leaders are great dinner hosts." "In life, we all face punches—some expected, some unforeseen. Often, it's the tragedies of missed opportunities, the 'what could have been,' that weigh heaviest. These unrealized moments make us end up compromising to deal with life and death. Mental illness is the signal of compromise that we have to take to survive. At its core, there's nothing wrong with you." "The journey of healing is to realize you were okay all along. You were not attended to, you were not loved the way you needed to be. You are not guided, you are not supported. The journey of healing is the journey of coming home to the base, to the essence you are, and build the person you were meant to be." BOOK MENTIONED: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D (https://a.co/d/9nM6GuV) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://ardeshirmehran.com https://www.instagram.com/dr.ardeshirmehran/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/ https://www.youtube.com/@ArdeshirMehranPhD You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life https://a.co/d/7Sxp61q CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, a psychologist with over 30 years of experience who specializes in helping clients deal with anxiety and depression. Dr. Mehran is also a psychoanalyst, transformation leader, leadership coach, and the author of the book You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Dr. Mehran's bio [01:47] - Dr. Mehran's journey with depression and psychology [06:19] - The simplicity of healing mental illness [08:52] - Accelerated healing through therapy [09:48] - Seven basic human needs and overcoming depression [17:40] - Dr. Mehran's Emotional Rights Manifesto [20:34] - Depression is the symptom rather than the cause [22:12] - Becoming the person you're meant to be to cure depression [26:21] - Dr. Mehran's unconventional approach to mental wellness [27:45] - Addressing root causes of depression [30:18] - 1/3 of US medical visits due to depression [33:14] - Need for a holistic approach to healthcare [37:13] - Harm caused by symptom-focused approaches NOTABLE QUOTES: "People don't fake depression. They fake being okay." "The story of mental illness and coming out of it is a story of his soul in pain." "Depression at its core is a sense of grieving, a sense of loss, a sense of disconnection to want to your access to your emotional rights that is yours." "There is no greater agony than blowing an untold story inside you." "Depression is a symptom of a life unlived. It's your soul screaming at you to wake up and reconnect with your essence." "Opposite of depression is not happiness; it is fulfillment." "Follow the energy. Lean into what excites you, what brings you joy, and use that as your North Star to navigate towards a more fulfilling life." "Your emotional rights are yours to claim. Honor them, value them, and watch as your depression turns to energy and purpose." "Depression dissolves when you awaken to your true self. Your cure lies in being the person you were meant to be." "The gift of seeing a person by itself is healing." "Dealing with symptoms rather than root causes doesn't help." "We should not tolerate people becoming more dependent on the system. Let's help them live fulfilling lives." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://ardeshirmehran.com https://www.instagram.com/dr.ardeshirmehran/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardeshir-mehran-ph-d-a3457/ https://www.youtube.com/@ArdeshirMehranPhD You Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished: Use Feelings of Depression and Anxiety to Fuel a Soaring Life https://a.co/d/7Sxp61q CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Noémi Beres — co-owner of Podcast Connections, entrepreneur, collage artist, photographer, linguist, content creator, experienced podcast guest, wife and mom. Noémi discusses how, through her podcast booking agency, Podcasts Connections, she helps podcast creators find the best podcast shows and hosts for their clients based on their niche, audience, and goals. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:10] - Noémi's background [03:53] - Starting a podcast booking agency [06:41] - Opting for a podcast booking agency instead of helping people with podcast creation [08:15] - Spreading the word about her agency [11:15] - Identifying ideal clients for her services [13:09] - Reaching out to potential clients and building rapport [17:27] - What makes Noémi's agency different from others [19:12] - Strategies for preparing clients for podcast interviews [21:46] - Mock interviews for first-time guests [23:28] - Communication skills and body language for podcast interviews [27:14] - Figuring out clients who aren't a good match [28:29] - Saying no in business [30:11] - Noémi's artwork [33:48] - The importance of gratitude [37:51] - How Noémi improves her relationships [41:00] - Noémi's definition of success [42:19] - Top daily habit [43:52] - Traits of a great leader [44:44] - Best advice received and given [46:05] - Failed business partnership and lesson learned [47:40] - Women's intuition [49:36] - Noémi's legacy [56:56] - Books and podcasts recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "You have to learn to say no. It's hard, but you have to do it." "We have to be grateful for every single day that we're spending on this planet. Because we take everything for granted... We can buy everything, we can have everything, we can get everything. But when we don't have our health, that doesn't really mean anything anymore." "You have to do your research when it comes to business partners, because they play a really important part in your life and business, and it can affect you in a bad and a good way." "Success for me means happiness. And I think just being grateful, being thankful, and being happy in life, that's success." "If you work hard, and if you put yourself out there, and you're focusing on your job, you will get those results." "Just keep going, that's my go-to. Always just keep going. And don't give up. Just do your best and keep going." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin (https://a.co/d/1c3dDjJ) The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well by Meik Wiking (https://a.co/d/he6M7CX) The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments by Meik Wiking (https://a.co/d/6dxPbb0) The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg (https://a.co/d/abIpx42) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Go-Giver Podcast https://thegogiver.com/podcast/ She's Invincible with Kamie Lehmann https://kamielehmann.com/ The Question Guy podcast with Dr. Keith McNally https://www.youtube.com/@DrKeithMcNally USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.podcastconnections.co http://noemiberes.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/noemiberes/ https://www.instagram.com/noemi_beres_/ https://www.facebook.com/noemi.beres https://twitter.com/NoemiBeres https://www.youtube.com/@noemiberes CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his discussion with Jake Thompson. In the last episode, Jake shared how he is not the motivational speaker you're used to and his journey from growing up in small-town Texas to building a successful business and speaking career. Today, John and Jake discuss developing self-leadership first before leading others. They also talk about faith, family, relationships, and living an impactful life. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:21] - Writing process for Lead Better Now [06:47] - Value of exploring diverse perspectives in leadership literature [07:52] - Connect with Jake [08:30] - Social media responsiveness and engagement [10:05] - Compete Every Day podcast [13:13] - Impact of Jake's faith on his business [15:56] - Books on faith that influenced Jake [20:53] - Definition of success [21:37] - #1 daily habit [22:20] - Traits of a great leader [23:00] - Best advice Jake received and gave [25:09] - How Jake invests in himself [28:18] - Jake's legacy [29:40] - Encouragement to struggling basketball team [34:44] - Jake's apparel business [36:24] - The F6 Secrets of Relationships [38:47] - Book recommendations [43:02] - Podcast recommendations [46:11] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "All leadership starts with self-leadership. It is foundational to everything I'm about because unless you lead yourself, you don't earn the right to lead others." "We know how many times in the Bible it says 'do not be afraid,' right? Fear is our biggest thing. And a lot of times, it's fear of failure, but more so, it's fear of what other people think. And fear will rob us of a fulfilling life if we allow it to." "Chase excellence, not ego." "You are your own worst accountability partner. If you quit, you're telling everyone it's a lie that you didn't believe it." "Conflict is good for relationships. Conflicts allow us to connect and grow. And if there's no conflict or discomfort, there's usually no opportunity for growth." "Readers lead and leaders read." BOOKS MENTIONED: Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller (https://a.co/d/0I4upxn) Scarcity Brain: Fix Your Craving Mindset and Rewire Your Habits to Thrive with Enough by Michael Easter (https://a.co/d/3X2zeai) A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: How I Learned to Live a Better Story by Donald Miller (https://a.co/d/1jvzWAM) Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://a.co/d/3J4uGxF) Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) by Jon Acuff (https://a.co/d/b3ehUxy) Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection by Julie Schwartz Gottman PhD and John Gottman PhD (https://a.co/d/hLsSfUj) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Joe Rogan Experience (https://open.spotify.com/show/4rOoJ6Egrf8K2IrywzwOMk?si=SR48SEbPSneianOcF4Eyyg) Plain English with Derek Thompson (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plain-english-with-derek-thompson/id1594471023) Pivot (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719) Modern Wisdom with Chris Williamson (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-wisdom/id1347973549) The Learner Lab Trevor Ragan (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learner-lab/id1452118587) Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery/id1025326955) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://jakeathompson.com https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompsonspeaks/ https://www.facebook.com/lifeisworthcompetingfor https://twitter.com/JakeAThompson https://tinyurl.com/CompeteEveryDayPodcast Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Life and Work - https://a.co/d/7brl5il Lead Better Now: A Practical Guide to Increase Your Influence as a Leader - https://a.co/d/bCpAjgP CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John sits down with Jake Thompson – keynote speaker, Chief Encouragement Officer at Compete Every Day, and author of Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Life and Work and Lead Better Now: A Practical Guide to Increase Your Influence as a Leader. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:51] - Jake's background [06:41] - Hard work and luck [07:47] - Not the motivational speaker you're used to [10:30] - Jake's method for personal improvement [13:34] - Improvement requires intentionality [14:45] - Writing things down improves memory [18:37] - Accountability in achieving goals [21:24] - HabitShare app for accountability [23:25] - Jake's first book: Compete Every Day [26:16] - Writing the 2nd book: Lead Better Now [28:43] - Motivation and evolution of Relationships & Revenue [31:25] - Embracing vulnerability and overcoming embarrassment about past failures [35:24] - Misconception about success and the need to redefine it [36:27] - Social media versus reality NOTABLE QUOTES: "What's happened to us in our past gives us a glimpse of where things are, not necessarily shows us the direction we're headed. But it kind of helps us understand why things are the way they are now." "Encouragement is just inspiring courage, and what's courage, but just doing something you're scared to death." "Luck factors in, but until you're preparing to be ready for it when it arrives, it's not gonna do you any good anyways." "If you prepare for the moment, the moment is prepared for you." "You can't motivate people. You can inspire motivated people. And you can encourage those who aren't to seek it." "The truth sucks sometimes to hear, but you would much rather have somebody that's going to tell you the truth that's going to help you than the person that's going to lie to you." "Improvement requires intentionality." "You've got to take time to define what success looks like to you, and not necessarily what you think it should be based on what you see on social media." "When you own and work through your mess, and can say, 'Hey, here's what I did. Here's what I don't want you to do.' It changes your impact." "Your story is not over as long as there's breath in your lungs, and you still have a chance to make an impact." "It's not possible to have a great business if you're blowing it at home." "People are never going to be changed by your perfect story. They're going to be changed by how you dealt with your imperfections and kept going forward." "It's really important that we're aware of what we see on social media is not true." APP MENTIONED: HabitShare - Habit Tracker on the App Store HabitShare - Habit Tracker on Google Play Store USEFUL RESOURCES: https://jakeathompson.com https://www.instagram.com/jakethompsonspeaks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakethompsonspeaks/ https://www.facebook.com/lifeisworthcompetingfor https://twitter.com/JakeAThompson https://tinyurl.com/CompeteEveryDayPodcast Compete Every Day: The Not-So-Secret Secret to Winning Your Life and Work - https://a.co/d/7brl5il Lead Better Now: A Practical Guide to Increase Your Influence as a Leader - https://a.co/d/bCpAjgP CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

This is Part 2 of John's discussion with Kelley Tyan. In Part 1, Kelley discussed her incredible journey of facing struggles and using faith to climb higher. She showed that we can climb higher than our challenges and become stronger with determination and faith. In this episode, Kelley talks about how she's seen miracles happen through prayer, like her father recovering from cancer. She discusses the importance of relationships, communication, integrity, and modeling a loving relationship for children. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:18] - The ONE Prayer book [04:50] - The power of prayer [06:49] - Importance of communication in relationships [09:41] - Traits of a great leader [11:56] - Kelley's #1 daily habit [13:40] - Importance of physical health for entrepreneurs [16:55] - Best advice Kelley received [18:34] - Kelley's big fail and lesson learned [21:43] - Modeling relationships for kids [25:19] - How Kelley invests in herself [26:35] - Bible app [30:17] - Importance of investing in yourself [32:36] - Kelley's legacy as a mother [34:09] - Kelley's current reading recommendations and favorite podcasts [36:54] - Books recommendations [39:47] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "It's very important to be heard. People want to be heard, and they want to know that you're actually listening to them." "Be the leader. You want your people to be... Be the friend you want that person to be. Be the mom that you want your child to love." "Be the one that sets apart. Be the one that follows the crowd. Be the one that has integrity. Be the one to show more love in your leadership position. Don't just say that everyone's doing it one way; you'll be the one to do it differently. Because if you start doing it differently, maybe you'll get different results, which will be better." "You cannot be a great entrepreneur if you're not taking care of your physical body, your mental state, your health." "The greatest thing that married parents can do for their kids, by far, the greatest thing, is to love your spouse well, out loud in front of the kids." "Investing in yourself is the best investment you can make." "You have to reevaluate, reassess what you're doing. Investing in yourself can come in so many different ways." BOOKS MENTIONED: Seven Secrets Women Want to Know by P. B Wilson (https://a.co/d/hhkpgfr) 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy (https://a.co/d/1QIEtHx) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Elevation with Steven Furtick (https://elevationchurch.org/podcast/) The Christine Caine Equip & Empower Podcast (https://christinecaine.com/content/podcast-updated-2021/gmgn94) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.addictedtotheclimb.com https://www.addictedtotheclimb.com/mastermind https://www.instagram.com/kelleytyan/ https://www.facebook.com/kelley.tyan https://twitter.com/KelleyTyan https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-tyan-626580a1/ https://tinyurl.com/AddictedToTheClimbPodcast Addicted To The Climb: Faith-Fueled Stories of Hope, Courage, and Strength To Keep on Climbing - https://a.co/d/gHYDQW2 The ONE Prayer - https://a.co/d/f4P0PkP CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Kelley Tyan — entrepreneur, transformation coach for women in faith, fitness, and mindset, speaker, founder of Addicted to the Climb, fitness model, 4X national bikini champion, breast cancer survivor, host of Addicted To The Climb podcast, author of The ONE Prayer and Addicted To The Climb: Faith-Fueled Stories of Hope, Courage, and Strength To Keep on Climbing, and proud wife and mother. Through her mastermind program, Kelley helps women in business and beyond become the courageous leaders of their lives. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:06] - Kelley's bio [05:20] - Tough years in Kelley's marriage and how she restored it [12:26] - Learning how to agree to disagree in relationships [13:18] - The second thought process [15:04] - Story of Kelley climbing her way out [22:21] - Kelley's fitness business [23:40] - Kelley as a bikini competitor [26:46] - John's experience eliminating sugar from his diet [30:14] - How difficult but possible it is to make positive lifestyle changes [31:08] - Choosing life over fear [34:18] - Your life is worth climbing for [35:00] - Prayer is the greater work [38:16] - Addicted to the Climb brand [40:38] - Kelly's mastermind program NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you want to get to that point, you're gonna have to go through the toughest, hardest, most difficult pain you've ever been through in your life. And you have to be willing to not only go through it, but you have to process it so you can get to the other side. Because your why, your purpose is on the other side of pain." "If you want the relationship, the friendship, whatever it is to work, agree to disagree, and then get over it." "No matter what shape and size you are, you can get lean if you are dedicated enough, if you're consistent enough, if you can show showing up for yourself enough." "You want to feel great every morning when you wake up and you don't want to feel lethargic and low energy, and the only way to do that is by eating clean food that God made for us." "I have to choose myself. And nobody's going to come save me and pull me out of the pit. Except for me." "Listen, we all go through things. We either have a choice to stay in the pity party, and crumble. Or we have a choice to rise above our storms." "I don't want to crumble. I want to be a role model for my kids. I want to help other people, be an example to other people keep climbing." "Your life is worth climbing for. So why are you keeping yourself in this situation when you don't actually have to? You can talk your way out of it. It's work, but it can be done because I'm doing it." "Prayer does not equip us for greater works. Prayer is the greater work. Prayer isn't about I do this so I can get to that. It's about the submission of me." "Life is a climb for all of us. We're always climbing or facing a climb or coming off a climb, we're always in one of those areas." THE SECOND THOUGHT PROCESS: Taking a step back from your initial, instinctive reaction or first thought when a conflict arises. Your first thought is often an angry or emotional response. With the second thought process, you pause before responding, then consider the situation with a calmer, more rational perspective. This second thought is a more constructive way to have a conversation. USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.addictedtotheclimb.com https://www.addictedtotheclimb.com/mastermind https://www.instagram.com/kelleytyan/ https://www.facebook.com/kelley.tyan https://twitter.com/KelleyTyan https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelley-tyan-626580a1/ https://tinyurl.com/AddictedToTheClimbPodcast Addicted To The Climb: Faith-Fueled Stories of Hope, Courage, and Strength To Keep on Climbing - https://a.co/d/gHYDQW2 The One Prayer - https://a.co/d/f4P0PkP CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Today, John talks with Vanessa Judelman – leadership advisor and coach, speaker, founder and president of Mosaic People Development, author of Mastering Leadership: What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World, wife and mom. Venessa discusses her blend of task-oriented and people-oriented leadership styles and strategies for developing leadership in yourself and others. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - Vanessa's bio [02:33] - From teacher to leadership coach [04:20] - Becoming an entrepreneur [05:24] - Vanessa's leadership style [06:34] - Personal leadership development [10:40] - Developing leadership in others [12:31] - Importance of tone and perspective while communicating [14:37] - Coming to conversations with curiosity [15:09] - Introverts vs extroverts in conflicts [17:21] - Trust-building in relationships [19:02] - How Venessa improves her significant relationships [22:48] - Leadership programs and coaching services [24:08] - Leadership loneliness [25:18] - Necessary tools and strategies for leaders [29:35] - Venessa's book Mastering Leadership [31:16] - Definition of success [35:29] - Connect with Venessa [36:50] - Book recommendations [38:11] - Wrap up NOTABLE QUOTES: "It's normal to have strengths and weaknesses. Why? Because you're human; nobody's perfect. You never will be. And the key is to understand what your strengths and weaknesses are." "Seek to understand before being understood." "Success is getting up one more time than you fall." "Relationships require both character and competence. You can't be high character and low competence, or vice versa." "The times where I've been obstinate, and stuck my heels in, doesn't work so well for my relationship." "You can literally coach somebody on a text. You can say, somebody texts your problem. And you can say, 'Hey, what are your thoughts on how to resolve that?'" "If you want to have a good relationship at home, you have to constantly be getting better. You have to constantly learn and grow as human beings." "Leadership is also about managing your team and really understanding how to develop your people and create that high performance on your team." "I've noticed people that when you look at their lives, you think that's a great person. Almost all of them achieved some level of greatness through the avenue of pain; that pain led to that, or they never would have gotten there without it." BOOKS MENTIONED: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey (https://a.co/d/6K9ZIGa) The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M.R. Covey (https://a.co/d/goDYSPU) Soundtracks - The Surprising Solution to Overthinking (Overcome Toxic Thought Patterns and Take Control of Your Mindset) by Jon Acuff (https://a.co/d/fnvhdto) Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck (https://a.co/d/9W5LYmc) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.mosaicpd.com https://www.instagram.com/vanessajudelman/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessajudelman/ https://www.facebook.com/MosaicPeopleDevelopment https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.judelman https://twitter.com/MosaicPD Mastering Leadership: What it Takes to Lead in Today's Fast Paced World - https://a.co/d/hFDBlRw CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

* Congratulations to John Hulen for the release of Episode 200! * This week, John has guest Ken Joslin – entrepreneur and speaker, founder and CEO of the Ken Joslin Team & GROW STACK DRIVE, host of the podcast As the Leader Grows, author of the book As the Leader Grows: How to Crush Limiting Beliefs, Create Winning Strategies, and Champion a Culture of Leadership, former pastor, generous father and grandfather. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:29] - Ken's bio [01:27] - Ken's three-day conference (March 14-6) [04:46] - Raw and real storytelling style [08:14] - Journey into ministry and business [13:02] - Ken's experience as a bi-vocational minister [15:26] - Ways to serve faith beyond vocational ministry [18:04] - Ken's podcast: As the Leader Grows [22:13] - Pain and personal growth [27:46] - Loving life's journey [29:09] - Ken's book: As the Leader Grows [30:58] - True leaders serve others [33:12] - How Ken improves his relationships [35:38] - Significance of relationships and mentors in Ken's journey [38:41] - Book recommendations [39:32] - Podcast recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "Authenticity is the highest frequency that we admit as human beings. It's also the most sought after." "When you find authentic people, you better gravitate towards them. Because they make life better, easier, more enjoyable. And then when you're going through tough times, they're the people there to encourage you and breathe life into you." "The people that truly care about you, you know them when the tough times come. You might not hear from them for an entire year. But when they hear about something hard that's happened in your life, you're going to hear from them in some way." "When you're in a healthy relationship, and you understand how to give grace and put your partner's needs before your own, and you really live a life that way, it's amazing the person you can become and the person your partner can become." "The greatest leaders I've ever seen start by serving other people. They are never at the top of the pyramid." "Relationships are absolutely necessary. If you don't have the right relationships, you will never get out of you the potential that God has on the inside of you." "Success cannot escape you when you do the right things every single day." "Life is a journey and a process. And the quicker you can fall in love with the journey, not the destination, the better off you'll be." "Success cannot escape you when you do the right things every single day." BOOK MENTIONED: The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida (https://a.co/d/1DHbgec) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Mosaic - Erwin McManus (https://tinyurl.com/MosaicErwinMcManusPodcast) The EntreLeadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/EntreLeadershipPodcast) A Bit of Optimism with Simon Sinek (https://tinyurl.com/ABitOfOptimismPodcast) At The Table with Patrick Lencioni (https://tinyurl.com/AtTheTablePLPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.growstackdrive.com https://book.growstackdrive.com https://tinyurl.com/AsTheLeaderGrowsPodcast https://www.kenjoslinteam.com https://www.instagram.com/kenjoslin/ https://www.facebook.com/kenjoslingroup https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-joslin-86812b197/ https://twitter.com/kenjoslin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH4r3LJBXm6d5qYrJACHtFw As the Leader Grows: How to Crush Limiting Beliefs, Create Winning Strategies, and Champion a Culture of Leadership - (https://a.co/d/8otBqeh) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his conversation with retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland McCulloch. Oak is a keynote speaker and author of Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be, husband, dad, and grandad. In the previous episode, Oak shared his incredible journey of over 40 years in the US Army and valuable lessons on leadership. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Oak's transition from military to civilian life [02:41] - Writing a book on leadership [06:44] - John's upcoming book release update [07:55] - How Oak improves his significant relationships [10:06] - Oak's definition of success [11:41] - #1 daily habit [12:54] - Impact of Oak's faith on his business [16:48] - Best advice Oak ever received [18:11] - Making a positive difference in others' lives [19:49] - How Oak invests in himself [22:18] - Oak's legacy [23:42] - Best way to connect with Oak [27:18] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "Your leadership starts at home. If you can't be a leader at home, how can I trust you to be a leader somewhere else?" "Leadership is about trust. If somebody doesn't trust you, you can't be a leader. You can still be the boss and tell them what to do, and they do it because they have to. There's a huge difference between doing what you're telling them to do (because they have to) and then doing it because they trust you and want to do it well. And the only way to develop trust is through a relationship." "Every single day as a leader, you are going to make a difference in somebody's life. I guarantee every day. Go out there and make a conscious decision to make a positive difference in at least one person's life every day." "If you make a positive difference in somebody's life, they're going to leave positive prints in somebody else's life. So it just seeds on itself." "I don't care how long you've been a leader; you always need that nudge every once in a while to get you back to your roots. It doesn't mean you're not a good leader, but you can be better. You can always be a better leader." "Every single day as a leader, you owe it to the people you've had the privilege to lead to be better than you were yesterday." BOOK MENTIONED: Wooden on Leadership by John Wooden (https://a.co/d/cSf0lMN) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Word on Fire Show https://www.wordonfire.org/videos/wordonfire-show/ Jocko Podcast – Leadership and Discipline https://jockopodcast.com/ USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.ltcoakmcculloch.com https://www.instagram.com/ltcoakmcculloch https://www.facebook.com/LTCOakMcCulloch https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakland-mcculloch-34293256/ https://twitter.com/LtcOakland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ep1eqF3o0X5CBamtVgClQ Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be (https://a.co/d/j6DPIr1) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Today's guest is Oakland McCulloch, retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 40 years experience in the United States Army. Throughout his career, Oak held various leadership positions and was involved in training and mentoring young leaders in the Army. He shares valuable lessons and tips he learned along the way on leadership, legacy, and relationships. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:44] - Oak's bio [02:47] - Journey from high school to the military [06:10] - Oak's path to West Point and meeting his wife in ROTC [07:43] - Time in the army and how it helped Oak develop as a leader [12:25] - Importance of legacy in leadership [14:28] - Ego in leadership [17:06] - Authoritarian and chaotic leadership styles [20:30] - How Oak empowers his team members [22:01] - Power of relationships in leadership [25:24] - The role of small gestures in building relationships [28:47] - Oak's decision to retire after 30 years and transition from military life to civilian life NOTABLE QUOTES: "To me, the majority of your legacy is that next generation of leaders that you produce, and what they do, and then the next generation of leaders they produce, and it just keeps walking down that way." "Great leadership handed down from generation to generation is what develops great nations." "Every organization in every profession needs good leadership, and your legacy is those leaders that you help produce that are making those organizations better." "Good leaders know when to put their ego aside so that they can use other people's skills, talents, and knowledge that they don't have. That's what makes a good leader in life." "The way you're going to get better leadership and better long-term results is by investing in your people, by building them up, and by helping them become what they were created to be." "Leadership is not about you; it's all about you and how you treat and empower the people you have the privilege to lead." "One of the things that I see lacking in today's leaders is that they're afraid to get to know the people that they're working with." "Leaders forget how important it is to understand how much the people you lead want that personal touch. They want you to show them that we're worth sitting down and actually repaying by writing a note." "Legacy has two parts to it. Very small part of it is what you actually did...the majority of your legacy is that next generation of leaders that you produce." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.ltcoakmcculloch.com https://www.instagram.com/ltcoakmcculloch https://www.facebook.com/LTCOakMcCulloch https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakland-mcculloch-34293256/ https://twitter.com/LtcOakland https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ep1eqF3o0X5CBamtVgClQ Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be (https://a.co/d/j6DPIr1) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

This is Part 2 of John's discussion with Jordan, where they delve deeper into coaching, relationships, work-life harmony, leadership, and more. In Part 1, Jordan shared the story of being stung by 53 bees at age 12 and experiencing a traumatic false arrest along with racial profiling and how these events shaped his perspective on facing challenges and turning adversity into his advantage. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:18] - The power of storytelling in marketing [02:24] - What sets Jordan apart as a coach [04:00] - The need for positivity, accountability, and self-discovery [07:00] - Jordan's podcast "Blaze Your Own Trail" [08:48] - John's approach to podcast guest selection [10:47] - What Jordan does to improve his relationships [15:57] - Post-wedding relationship nurturing [19:53] - Jordan's #1 daily habit [22:00] - Traits of a great leader [23:06] - Impact of Jordan's faith on his business [26:10] - Best advice Jordan received [28:42] - How Jordan invests in himself [30:51] - Jordan's legacy [32:01] - Best way to connect with Jordan [35:02] - Books and podcasts recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "I'm a practitioner, meaning I'm never going to ask anyone that I'm coaching to do something that I'm not doing already." "Our job as coaches is to help and encourage, point in the right direction, ask deep, involved kinds of questions, but hopefully to lead the other person to self-discovery." "The best leaders are ones that duplicate themselves, that replicate themselves." "Dream so big that it scares you." "You've got to always be ready and available to give." "In the next five, six years, if you're not learning 10 new skills a month, you're gonna fall really far behind." "I want to plant seeds for trees that I will never sit under." "I've faced death probably a dozen or more times. And so I'm grateful that every day my feet touch the ground because it's just how I know my purpose has not been fulfilled yet. I still have a little bit more to do." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood by Heather R. Younger (https://tinyurl.com/TheArtOfActiveListeningBook) The Lemonade Life: How to Fuel Success, Create Happiness, and Conquer Anything by Zack Friedman (https://tinyurl.com/TheLemonadeLifeBook) PODCAST MENTIONED: True Grit and Grace with Amberly Lago (https://tinyurl.com/TrueGritAndGracePodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza https://www.facebook.com/therealjordanjmendoza https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ https://twitter.com/jordanjmendoza https://www.youtube.com/@jordanjmendoza https://tinyurl.com/BlazeYourOwnTrailPodcast https://brandsharks.co/ CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John sits down with Jordan Mendoza — founder and CEO of Blaze Your Own Trail Consulting, LinkedIn coach, speaker, host of Blaze Your Own Trail Podcast, co-author of Brand Sharks: Unstoppable Strategies from Industry Leaders, husband and dad. Jordan shares stories from his childhood that shaped his perspective on facing challenges, turning adversity into advantage, and being grateful for life's lessons. He also provides insight on building a LinkedIn audience and the importance of listening in sales. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Jordan's intro [01:42] - Jordan's background and beginnings [03:42] - Embracing adversity and finding purpose [05:09] - When Jordan was stung by 53 bees [07:12] - Traumatic encounter with the police at age 12 [11:38] - How Jordan got into sales [13:38] - Surviving a near-fatal accident [17:17] - Things happen for you rather than to you [20:30] - Jordan's experience as a co-author of Brand Sharks [22:35] - Update on John's book [24:51] - Jordan's career journey [25:52] - Jordan's journey to parenthood against all odds [28:37] - Jordan's career journey in real estate and marketing [33:40] - Becoming a LinkedIn coach [38:45] - The philosophy of sales and serving others NOTABLE QUOTES: "Adversity gives us strength. It enables us to see through a different lens and have a different perspective than someone that may not have experienced it." "I think everything happens for a reason … and there's a lot of lessons to be extracted from that as well." "What happens at home follows us to work, whether work is 10 miles away or the next room over." "Once you break the ice a little bit, business actually becomes a lot easier, because you see the person you're really dealing with, and no one is trying to put on this business facade of like, the numbers and all that because you're gonna get that you're getting the person no matter how you slice it. It just depends on do you want to get them later? Or do you want to get them now?" "I always tell people, hey, doesn't matter what people say, you know, sometimes there's other plans that are in order, and things are just gonna come to be." "Your employers are your first investors." "If you can teach people, and they can take that knowledge and apply it and get results, that's when you know, you've got something." "Sales is just serving, that is all it is. Because if we're serving people they never feel sold to." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza https://www.facebook.com/therealjordanjmendoza https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ https://twitter.com/jordanjmendoza https://www.youtube.com/@jordanjmendoza http://tinyurl.com/BlazaYourOwnTrailPodcast https://brandsharks.co/ CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues his discussion with speaker and entrepreneur Grant Baldwin. In the previous episode, Grant shared his journey from working as a youth pastor to building a career as a speaker and offered valuable tips on becoming a successful speaker. Today, Grant discusses the importance of entrepreneurs investing in their coaching and skill development as well as developing a successful speaking career. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Importance of coaching and upskilling for entrepreneurs [02:09] - Helping aspiring speakers who lack formal training [05:27] - The Speaker Lab [07:44] - Resources for developing a speaking career [10:52] - Impact on Grant's speaking opportunities after publishing his book [14:21] - How Grant's faith impacts his business decisions [17:56] - How Grant improves his relationships [22:20] - Grant's definition of success [22:54] - Grant's #1 daily habit [23:41] - Traits of a great leader [24:03] - Best way to connect with Grant [25:02] - Book recommendation PODCASTS MENTIONED: Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (http://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelPodcast) The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast (http://tinyurl.com/AndyStanleyLeadership) BOOK MENTIONED: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy (https://a.co/d/8acscig) NOTABLE QUOTES: "An empty cup has no water to give. You can't do that. You have to constantly find ways to fill your cup up because, for entrepreneurs, your cup is always going to get poured out, and you've got to fill it back up." "There are always opportunities to learn. You have to have your radar up and look for opportunities to learn and grow." "Signing up for a program, listening to a podcast, or reading a book doesn't do anything for you; you have to put in the work." "Invest in yourself and get better no matter what you're doing." "If we want to be great in business, it actually starts at home. It starts with the relationships we have at home. And if we're not doing those right, our businesses will never be as great as they can be ever." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://grantbaldwin.com https://thespeakerlab.com https://www.instagram.com/gbaldwin/ https://www.instagram.com/thespeakerlab/ https://www.facebook.com/grantbaldwin https://www.facebook.com/officialspeakerlab https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-baldwin/ https://twitter.com/grantbaldwin https://twitter.com/thespeakerlab The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform (https://a.co/d/fDMEop1) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John sits down with Grant Baldwin — speaker, host of The Speaker Lab Podcast, author of The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform, Founder and CEO of The Speaker Lab, husband, and dad. Grant shares advice on finding the right speaking engagements, connecting with event organizers, and the importance of relationships, trust, and communication in business. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:15] - Grant's bio [05:18] - Pursuing hobbies and relationships [06:37] - Grant's journey to becoming a speaker and entrepreneur [09:30] - Grant's transition from ministry to speaking [12:56] - Getting his first speaking gig [15:53] - How Grant gets clarity on target audiences and topics [18:24] - The value of relationships, trust, and communication in business [20:21] - The big mistake that speakers make [22:09] - Building relationships before selling [24L32] - How Grant improves as a speaker NOTABLE QUOTES: "The work that I do in a professional sense really matters to me, but none of it matters if I'm not a good husband or not a good father." "I knew I wasn't the best speaker, I knew I wasn't the worst speaker, but I knew there was something there. I wanted to pursue this thing for me." "Good, healthy relationships have hobbies. But if your hobby becomes this all-encompassing, all-consuming… then at that point, it's crossed over into something that becomes unhealthy. And so you have to have a balance of both." "People do business with people they know, like, and trust." "Part of what they're hiring you for is what you deliver on stage. And part of what they're hiring you for is how you are to work with off stage." "You're providing a solution to a problem they already have if they are hosting an event and planning on hiring a speaker. You're not trying to convince them to hire speakers. They are already planning on hiring a speaker." "Part of being a speaker or an entrepreneur, whatever it is that you may do, is you have highs and lows, and big ebbs and flows throughout life." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://grantbaldwin.com https://thespeakerlab.com https://www.instagram.com/gbaldwin/ https://www.instagram.com/thespeakerlab/ https://www.facebook.com/grantbaldwin https://www.facebook.com/officialspeakerlab https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-baldwin/ https://twitter.com/grantbaldwin https://twitter.com/thespeakerlab The Successful Speaker: Five Steps for Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform (https://a.co/d/fDMEop1) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

This episode is the continuation of John and Barron's conversation. In part one, Barron discussed his journey from athlete to nonprofit leader to philanthropic coach. He also shared how philanthropy is simply the love of mankind, not just for the ultra-wealthy, and how anyone can leave a legacy beyond money through gifts of their time, talents, and relationships. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Getting clarity on philanthropic goals [04:30] - How to discover your purpose [07:53] - How Barron builds his significant relationships [11:13] - The role Barron's faith plays in his business [12:59] - Barron's definition of success [15:39] - Traits of a great leader [17:18] - Best advice Barron has received [18:34] - Best advice Barron has given [19:57] - How Barron invests in himself [21:40] - Best way to connect to Barron [24:45] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you really want to discover what your purpose is, your why, your reason for being here, look at your greatest source of pain." "One of the hardest things to do as a parent is to watch your kids go through difficult, challenging, painful things. But honestly, going through difficult times helps create character for our kids, but it also provides purpose, meaning, direction for their lives." "The older you get, the lessons get harder and more expensive." "Relationships are the key to life." "I've always been the CEO of my home because, as a CEO and business owner, the most important thing in that business is those internal relationships that you have with your employees." "A great leader is someone who can be transparent, someone that could really share who they are." "You have to pick and choose your times. You have to use wisdom when you're being transparent. But it's one of those things that's really important as a leader for us to take ownership when we make mistakes." "The best advice I've received is putting people before yourself." "Don't let any person or anything steal your freedom from you, and be able to live every day in freedom." BOOK MENTIONED: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann (https://a.co/d/73gn61f) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://barrondamon.com https://businessoflifecc.com https://airbnbinsidersacademy.com https://www.facebook.com/barron.j.damon https://www.linkedin.com/in/barron-j-damon-84a6283/ https://twitter.com/barrondamon https://www.instagram.com/barrondamonbol/ Monday Morning Manna: A 52-Week Devotional for Families (https://a.co/d/dDEKKof) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Barron Damon — a philanthropic coach, CEO of BK Damon Foundation, author, entrepreneur, Airbnb super host ambassador, husband, and dad. As a philanthropic coach, Barron helps people align their donations with their deepest values. Baron shares how a traumatic experience in college set him on a path focused on serving others and discusses aligning donations with values and making a difference in people's lives. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:21] - Barron's bio [03:03] - Importance of family relationships [05:28] - Impact of family relationships on entrepreneurship [07:57] - Barron's traumatic experience in college [11:45] - Working with Big Brothers Big Sisters [14:02] - Definition of Philanthropy [15:26] - Misconception about philanthropy and wealth [15:50] - John's definition of wealth [16:47] - John's philanthropic endeavors [20:05] - The concept of legacy [22:02] - How Barron created a legacy gift for his family [23:43] - Rockefeller's legacy [24:57] - Family legacy and heirlooms [27:09] - What Barron means by "Impact" NOTABLE QUOTES: "Sometimes when we think about philanthropy, we think that we do have to have a lot of money. And that's one thing I share with my clients or whoever I'm having a conversation with. No, you don't have to have a lot." "Philanthropy is all about being others-centered. When we focus on other people, the other stuff just takes care of itself." "When wealthy people were interviewed on their deathbed, some of the regrets that they had were, 'I wish I would have spent more time with my family.'" "A lot of times when you talk to people, legacy seems kind of morbid. They think about, 'I have to be dead already.' People really need to think about legacy, not as their death, because it should inspire them to live." "Legacy is living your legacy. Don't wait until after you're dead. Start that process right now." "I've taken people to the gas station, filled up their gas for them. That's impact. It comes in a variety." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://barrondamon.com https://businessoflifecc.com https://airbnbinsidersacademy.com https://www.facebook.com/barron.j.damon https://www.linkedin.com/in/barron-j-damon-84a6283/ https://twitter.com/barrondamon https://www.instagram.com/barrondamonbol/ Monday Morning Manna: A 52-Week Devotional for Families (https://a.co/d/dDEKKof) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Today's guest is Jesse Cole – the owner of the Savannah Bananas minor league baseball team, author of Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out, Fans First: Change The Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience, and Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas, husband and dad. John and Jesse discuss how Jesse turned around a struggling team through creativity and putting fans first into one of the most unique and successful franchises in sports entertainment. Under Jesse's leadership, the Savannah Bananas have gained wide recognition and are featured on various platforms, including MSNBC, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, HBO Real Sports, CNN, and ESPN. You'd be hard-pressed to find anyone who's a regular on TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube who hasn't seen the wildly entertaining smooth dancing moves of the Savannah Bananas. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Jesse's intro [02:00] - Creation of the Savannah Bananas [03:27] - Jesse's decision to buy a minor-league baseball team [06:00] - How Jesse drew a crowd to the game [08:18] - Learning from setbacks [10:05] - Retention rate and company culture [12:37] - Surrounding himself with energy-giving activities [13:54] - How Jesse nurtures his significant relationships [17:07] - How Jesse defines success [17:52] - Top daily habit [19:07] - Jesse's process for writing books [22:27] - Jesse's decision to foster & adopt kids [24:48] - Jesse inspires John to remove limitations and imagine greater possibilities [26:29] - Connect with Jesse [27:32] - Book recommendation NOTABLE QUOTES: "Failing is how you learn. It's how you get to the next level. You can't get better by doing it right; you got to do it by doing it wrong, though." "People are never going to enjoy your success until they understand your setbacks." "We learn faster than anybody else because we try more, we experiment more, and we test more than any other sports team will do because we're not afraid of what most people call failure." "So many people are afraid of sharing their story because they think it's about them. You sharing your story, it's not necessarily about you; that story can inspire others." "I surround my days with things that give me unbelievable energy. I'm my best when I'm full of energy. My goal is to be the highest level of energy when I pick up my kids from school." BOOK MENTIONED: The Carpenter: A Story About the Greatest Success Strategies of All by Jon Gordon (https://a.co/d/8onvsrg) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://thesavannahbananas.com https://findyouryellowtux.com https://www.instagram.com/yellowtuxjesse/ https://www.instagram.com/thesavbananas/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yellowtuxjesse/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/savannah-bananas/ https://www.facebook.com/jesse.cole.129 https://www.facebook.com/YellowTuxJesse/ https://www.facebook.com/TheSavBananas https://twitter.com/YellowTuxJesse https://twitter.com/TheSavBananas https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasNOOUN7FbQXBUsfZD4Y_Q https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavannahBananas Find Your Yellow Tux: How to Be Successful by Standing Out (https://a.co/d/dvsezov) Fans First: Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience (https://a.co/d/98x11fY) Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas (https://a.co/d/68LO9w5) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John and Dr. Amanda Allard continue to explore the topic of communication. In the previous episode, they discuss the many influences on communication before a message is sent and the various factors that shape our communication. Dr. Amanda Allard shares how communication impacts our relationships and success and how she helps people feel seen and empowered through their conversations. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - How Dr. Amanda helped Tony Mandarich [02:56] - Dr. Amanda's motivation to be a TEDx speaker [04:32] - Dr. Amanda's teaching approach [07:20] - Flaws in the current educational system [10:49] - The need to secure opportunities beyond your bachelor's degree [12:47] - Ideal clients of Allard Advising [14:32] - Helping those who don't realize they need help communicating [15:57] - Role of effective communication in entrepreneurship [20:45] - How Dr. Amanda improves her significant relationships [24:20] - Impact of home relationships on work life [26:09] - How Dr. Amanda defines success [27:41] - Dr. Amanda's #1 daily habit [30:31] - Impact of her faith on Dr. Amanda's business [32:02] - Traits of a great leader [34:56] - Dr. Amanda's dissertation on gossip [38:12] - Dr. Amanda's advice on staying ahead of the curve [40:11] - Books and podcast recommendations [42:45] - Pain and purpose NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you don't have the inclusion, nothing else matters. You can have the most diverse group of people and get all the resources, but if they don't feel a part of the organization, it doesn't matter. They're not going to be happy." "Communicating is uncomfortable, and getting your feelings out is uncomfortable. But you have to do it to be able to grow as an individual and grow with the people around you." "Just because you have something to say doesn't mean you should say it. And in fact, sometimes silence speaks louder than words." "With our education system, you get a job, and you're gonna stay in that job for the next 50 years. And that's going to be your career. But what people fail to remember is that your personality, your hopes and dreams, they change every five years." "Success is not comparing yourself to anyone else and developing your relationship and empathy skills." "When you become grateful for life, and you start to look at people, everyone has this beautiful story, and everyone is unique." "Pain leads to purpose, which leads to a platform in that order. You don't get to purpose without working through the pain." BOOKS MENTIONED: Eight Dates: A Plan for Making Love Last Forever by Dr. John Gottman (https://a.co/d/ez8QMRK) The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health by Dr. Jennifer Fraser (https://a.co/d/iTCJgd9) The Psychology Of Money by Morgan Housel (https://a.co/d/bUi0lQQ) The Diary of a CEO: 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett (https://a.co/d/8N6CVTv) PODCAST MENTIONED: The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett https://stevenbartlett.com/the-diary-of-a-ceo-podcast/ USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.allardadvising.com https://www.instagram.com/2468allard/ https://www.instagram.com/allardadvising/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaallard2020/ https://www.facebook.com/amanda.allard.750 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551943820751 https://youtu.be/vXudIW4StYs?si=BCZ8YLrsr1Wi23hj https://twitter.com/AmandaAllard15 CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Dr. Amanda Allard — Founder and CEO of Allard Advising and Wedded Words: Wedding Speech Consulting, Communication Instructor, TEDx speaker, presenter, and wedding speech consultant. Through her communication consulting business – Allard Advising – Dr. Amanda is on a mission to transform how people communicate and connect. She does that by helping people with social media content creation, communication strategy, audience analysis, and more. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:37] - Impact of having the "Dr." title on interactions [07:34] - Doctorate in communication vs. theology or sciences [11:12] - Factors influencing communication [13:27] - Learned behaviors shaping our messages [16:00] - Influence parenting style on communication patterns [18:19] - Elements affecting day-to-day communication [19:18] - Dr. Amanda's background [20:06] - False accusation and incarceration of Dr. Amanda's mother [22:51] - Second-hand incarceration [23:14] - Choosing between communication and psychology as a career [28:42] - Transition from academia to consulting [33:23] - Struggles in Dr. Amanda's communication consulting business [36:15] - Importance of building relationships in business [39:27] - Lost art of storytelling in everyday life [40:31] - Writing wedding speeches [43:07] - Importance of professional services in major life moments [47:32] - Why Dr. Amanda wanted to study communication NOTABLE QUOTES: "You're never not communicating. What you're wearing says something about you." "Everyone's judging. I'm judging you; you're judging me. And it's just something we do as a species to help us make sense of our world." "A lot of communication is just a lot of self-awareness and reflection and being mindful of your communication." "Everyone has the potential and ability to change the plate they've been given." "Sometimes in those down times, or in those little times, or those transition periods, you really have to hone in on what is your calling, what feels natural to you." "You have to start somewhere. Just like Amazon started out of a garage, you have to start somewhere." "Knowledge is power, but it's only powerful if you use it." "Communication and relationships can improve your life expectancy. It can enhance your relationships, your friendships; it can improve your success at your career." "We are in a communication crisis. We're in a loneliness crisis right now. It's affecting our work, marriages, and relationships with our kids. We just need to be mindful of it." BOOK MENTIONED: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert (https://a.co/d/eKmWgM1) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.allardadvising.com https://www.instagram.com/2468allard/ https://www.instagram.com/allardadvising/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandaallard2020/ https://www.facebook.com/amanda.allard.750 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551943820751 https://youtu.be/vXudIW4StYs?si=BCZ8YLrsr1Wi23hj https://twitter.com/AmandaAllard15 CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

2023 may have been a great year for you – or perhaps is was quite rough. If it was a rough year, let's make 2023 the end of those difficulties and 2024 the start of a new era of joy. If it was a great year, let's make 2024 even more amazing! Whatever your experience was in 2023, you definitely want 2024 to be awesome! John is here to share some life changing tips to make 2024 your best year. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:50] - Tips for making 2024 the best year [02:11] - Stay positive [02:37] - Embrace gratitude [03:33] - Incorporate more natural foods into your diet [04:09] - Positive self-talk [04:55] - Have a positive attitude in challenging situations [06:06] - Get adequate sleep [06:54] - Don't chase success, focus on making a positive impact [07:21] - Serve and love others [07:42] - Live out your purpose [08:23] - Appreciate the process [09:52] - Read more books [11:47] - Focus on joy, not happiness [12:05] - View tasks as opportunities rather than obligations [13:00] - Expect to fail more in 2024 [14:16] - Make time for relationships [15:42] - Enjoy and make the most of 2024 [16:33] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: "All relationships are a risk, but they are never a waste." "There's absolutely no such thing as an overnight success. Overnight successes happen years in the making." "Trust that everything happens for a reason and expect good things to come out of difficult or challenging experiences." "Rather than chasing success, make the choice to make a difference in the lives of other people. Because when you focus on making a difference in the lives of other people, success finds you." "Smile and laugh more. Those are natural antidepressants." "With faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible." "You don't have to be great to serve, but you have to serve to be great." "Expect to fail more in 2024. In fact, I hope you do. The only way we learn is when we fail." CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

It's been a big year for John. Today, John is doing the year-end wrap-up for 2023. From welcoming over 70% new listeners to learning valuable lessons from remarkable guests and coping with losing his Mom, John wants to share it all with you. Tune in to hear about his plans for 2024 — book launch, mastermind group for men, and much more. John also shows his gratitude to all the listeners for their support and wishes them all the best for the new year! Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:55] - Listenership is up 70% [02:00] - Personal reflections of 2023 [02:47] - Memorable guests: Brian Covey, Heather Younger, Leah Amico [04:46] - Dr. Marie Cosgrove, Ken Coleman, and Mike Manazir [07:21] - Book launch in Q1 2024! [09:48] - Ruben Gonzalez, Rachel JOY Baribeau, Sylvie di Giusto [13:21] - Colette Brown, Kyle Buckett, and Juliet Hahn [17:17] - Tough moments of 2023 [20:25] - The F6 Secrets of Relationships [21:42] - Mastermind group applications open [22:33] - Coaching, more speaking engagements [23:41] - Pursuing more voiceover work [24:48] - Updated podcast cover art [25:17] - Closing thoughts USEFUL RESOURCES: Conversations with Covey: 11 Powerful, Inspirational, and Hope-Filled Lessons from Today's Biggest Leaders by Brian Covey (https://a.co/d/hkrSc6d) The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/5rabfUd) The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading with Heart Uplifts Teams and Organizations by Heather R. Younger (https://a.co/d/cW7w4FY) Softball, Glory & God's Story by Leah Amico (https://a.co/d/hvvS65o) Victorious: A Year-Long Devotional by Leah Amico (https://a.co/d/0rXyNIS) Greater Fortune: Essential Lessons from the Entrepreneur Who Bought the Company That Fired Her by Dr. Marie Cosgrove (https://a.co/d/4TzzPmk) The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead to a Career You Love by Ken Coleman (https://a.co/d/elB86fv) From Paycheck to Purpose: The Clear Path to Doing Work You Love by Ken Coleman (https://a.co/d/0BmBBzK) Learn How to Lead to Win: 33 Powerful Stories and Leadership Lessons by Mike Manazir (https://a.co/d/aA193lg) The Shortcut: The Fastest Ways to Achieve Your Goals by Ruben Gonzalez (https://a.co/d/9V4svti) The Courage to Succeed: Success Secrets of an Unlikely Four-Time Olympian by Ruben Gonzalez (https://a.co/d/21TnNcW) Relentless Joy: Finding Freedom, Passon, and Happiness (Even When You Have to Fight for It) by Rachel JOY Baribeau (https://a.co/d/aZswjDW) Discover Your Fair Advantage: Leverage Your Unique Selling Points and Human Potential for Work, Business and Life by Sylvie di Giusto (https://a.co/d/3wwgJdg) The Image of Leadership: How Leaders Package Themselves to Stand Out for the Right Reasons by Sylvie di Giusto (https://a.co/d/bbDIAQQ) Leadership is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win by Kyle Buckett and Chris Mefford (https://a.co/d/9oBVTMZ) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

In Part 2 of John's conversation with Juliet, they dive deeper into what makes meaningful relationships and how open communication and understanding others' perspectives are important. In Part 1, Juliet shared her journey from growing up with dyslexia to becoming a Chief Communications Officer at FetTech and helping small business owners discover and share their personal stories as a storytelling consultant. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - YNS Live with NFL Thread podcast [02:05] - Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed podcast [06:18] - The challenges NFL players face [10:03] - Supporting players for their mental health [13:15] - How Juliet improves her significant relationships [15:07] - Juliet's definition of happiness [16:40] - Juliet's thoughts on writing a book [17:47] - Juliet's #1 daily habit [20:26] - Character traits of a great leader [21:48] - Juliet's self-investment strategies [22:57] - Impact of Juliet's faith on her business [24:26] - Best way to get in touch with Juliet [25:10] - Book recommendations [26:43] - Podcast recommendations [29:24] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: "Communication is a two-way street. It's not just about expressing yourself; it's about ensuring the other person is receptive and understands." "A lot of people get stuck in life because they're afraid of failure. They're afraid of what someone else is going to think. They're afraid that they're not good enough. So they don't ever explore some of their curiosity. And that's when people get stuck." "Starting the day with gratitude really sets the tone for me. It puts me in a positive mindset and helps me approach the day with a sense of appreciation." "Happiness is having that flow of, like, all my people are okay, healthy, and in good spots in their life; that's when I'm on the right path." "I've always believed that I was going to do something bigger than I ever thought. But I always had this knowing that if I just kept moving forward, I can achieve greatness." "I think what makes a great leader is someone that is driven, fair, kind, inspiring in a positive way, open, willing to listen to different sides of things, and a hard worker who follows through." "Being curious is one of the number one things that is important in life, staying curious, and not shutting yourself off, staying open to what possibilities are out there for you." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Shatter Me series by Tahereh Mafi (https://a.co/d/19puvWq) Books by Brené Brown (http://tinyurl.com/BreneBrownAmazonPage) Elixir Project by Kary Oberbrunner (https://a.co/d/h5PXuzt) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Unbreakable with Jay Glazer (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unbreakable-with-jay-glazer/id1641935224) Brené Brown's Unlocking Us podcast (https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/unlocking-us/) Brené Brown's Dare to Lead podcast (https://brenebrown.com/podcast-show/dare-to-lead/) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.iamjuliethahn.com https://www.fettech.com https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/ https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn https://twitter.com/iamjuliethahn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Joining John on the podcast is Juliet Hahn - Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at FetTech, storytelling consultant, keynote speaker, content creator, host of Your Next Stop Podcast (YNS), co-host of YNS Live with NFL Thread, and Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed, former fitness instructor, wife, and mom. Juliet was also awarded Top Mom in Podcasting by Podcast Magazine. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:46] - Growing up with dyslexia [05:13] - Choosing her career path [08:33] - Juliet's passion for storytelling and connecting with people [11:32] - How storytelling connects people [13:19] - Balancing work and family responsibilities as a woman [16:37] - Juliet's decision to be a stay-at-home mom [18:51] - Returning to work in the fitness industry [20:57] - Juliet's journey to become a storytelling consultant [24:10] - Society often limits creativity to specific areas [26:40] - Juliet's transition to becoming a CCO [31:33] - How dyslexia shaped Juliet's mindset toward challenges [32:21] - Your Next Stop Podcast (YNS) [33:22] - YNS Live with NFL Thread Podcast NOTABLE QUOTES: "If someone told me I couldn't do something if someone put me down, I kind of rose up and didn't let it affect me." "Don't get hung up on the things that you can't control." "Seeing the world through a kid's eyes is like one of the most beautiful things you can do, and just their hearts and the pureness." "We all kind of do that as parents, as people; if we have a lesson, we want to kind of help the next person not have that. But sometimes people just need to go through that to learn for themselves." "If they don't know how to connect with the audience on their own personal story, you're not going to get to that sales thing; someone's not going to get past that next step." "When I fail, I know that I'm learning something, and there's something better behind it." "Failing provides the opportunity to learn; we have to choose to work through it in order to get to the learning part, versus failure, which is an active choice to stay stuck." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.iamjuliethahn.com https://www.fettech.com https://www.instagram.com/iamjuliethahn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjuliethahn/ https://www.facebook.com/iamjuliethahn https://twitter.com/iamjuliethahn https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCLsAHoGBaiItEFJdl4h3w CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John and retired Navy SEAL Kyle Buckett continue their discussion. In the previous episode, they discussed Kyle's background and journey to becoming a Navy SEAL. Today, they talk about building strong relationships (both personally and professionally). Kyle also shares his experience serving in Afghanistan and surviving an IED explosion. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - John's upcoming book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [01:23] - Relationships are the key to success in life and business [05:11] - Kyle's 2012 Afghanistan IED story [13:12] - Timeline between Culture Force and Kyle's book [13:57] - Helping military veterans transition to the private sector [17:47] - Kyle's transition from military to business [20:33] - Kyle's experience helping veterans find suitable jobs [25:08] - How Kyle builds up his significant relationships [28:25] - How Kyle brings his family together [32:03] - Kyle's EDC (Every Day Carry) choices [35:11] - Impact of Kyle's faith on his business [43:21] - When Kyle failed as a Navy SEAL and the result [48:16] - How Kyle invests in himself [50:07] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "Everything comes from relationships. Life and business are all about relationships." - John Hulen "Focus on what's truly going to excite you because when you're in a position that you're just excited to do it, it's work, but it's exciting. And everyone's getting their best." - Kyle Buckett "We've all got an answer, no matter what your what your walk of life, no matter what your experience, no matter what your capabilities. We all have an answer for that question." - Kyle Buckett (referring to how anyone can help others) "When you put God first, then it enables you to then put people first and your team first, and elevating your leaders, and then helping the teams that we work with, to elevate theirs." - Kyle Buckett "I put my nose down. I just grinded and worked hard, and kept working hard." - Kyle Buckett WEAPONS MENTIONED: SIG Sauer P226 (https://www.sigsauer.com/p226-elite-full-size.html) SIG Sauer P229 (https://www.sigsauer.com/p229-elite-compact.html) Glock (https://us.glock.com/en) Staccato Handguns (https://staccato2011.com) Noveske Rifleworks (https://noveske.com) BOOKS MENTIONED: Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work by Timothy Keller (https://a.co/d/7S7BM8U) By All Means Available: Memoirs of a Life in Intelligence, Special Operations, and Strategy by Michael G. Vickers (https://a.co/d/7QNN885) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.cultureforce.team https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylebuckett/ https://www.instagram.com/buckett/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultureforce/id1519864019 https://twitter.com/KyleBuckett https://a.co/d/3q2CzqI CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Kyle Buckett — retired US Navy SEAL, co-founder of Culture Force, and author of the book Leadership Is Overrated: How the Navy SEALs (and Successful Businesses) Create Self-Leading Teams That Win. Kyle discusses the grueling process of becoming a Navy SEAL and shares lessons from his military career and insights on developing resilience, adaptability, high performance, and leadership. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Kyle's introduction [02:44] - Navy SEAL attrition rates [04:41] - The process of becoming a Navy SEAL [06:42] - Mental toughness required to make it through the training [11:30] - The easiest part of becoming a Navy SEAL [12:41] - Intelligence needed to become a SEAL [14:05] - Frequency of missions in the Navy [17:33] - The deployment cycle in the Navy [19:27] - Why Kyle joined the Navy [22:30] - High performance in Navy SEALs [24:24] - How training in the Navy fosters resilience and adaptability [26:52] - The challenge of developing resilience in younger generations [29:49] - Top motivators: recognition and appreciation [32:40] - How to motivate and recognize different types of personalities [40:45] - #1 trait of a great leader [47:42] - How Kyle met the co-author of the book, Chris Mefford [49:37] - Details of the writing process NOTABLE QUOTES: "We're resilient, and we adapt to it. When we're wearing the basic training, when we're in the crack, when we don't have sleep for a week, we learn how to lead and motivate ourselves each and every day." "The number one motivator for employees is recognition and appreciation." "Organizations need to focus on training managers how to recognize and appreciate their employees to keep them motivated." "There are differences in how to motivate and recognize different personality types on a team. Leaders need to understand individual needs." "A key to empowering others as leaders is understanding their capabilities and supporting them to lead in a way that fits their strengths." "What is the number one thing that makes a great leader? Someone who is always looking to replace themselves." "Leaders that create followers, anybody can do that. That's not hard to do. But helping somebody see the potential that's in them, drawing that out, and setting them up for success, not just today, but 5, 10, 20 years from now. That is a fantastic leader." Relationships & Revenue Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 158 How to Lead to Win with Mike Manazir, Call Sign "Nasty" (Part 1) Episode 159 How to Lead to Win with Mike Manazir, Call Sign "Nasty" (Part 2) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.cultureforce.team https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylebuckett/ https://www.instagram.com/buckett/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultureforce/id1519864019 https://twitter.com/KyleBuckett https://a.co/d/3q2CzqI CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John and Karen continue their discussion. In the previous episode, the two discussed Karen's journey from marriage and family therapist to book publisher and strategic coach. Today, they talk about the publishing industry and her journey of balancing work and family. Karen also provides tips for authors. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Importance of Amazon book reviews [01:51] - B&N blackballed her book over Amazon affiliation [05:52] - What makes Morgan James Publishing different [07:30] - Morgan James is an author-centric hybrid publisher [09:41] - How Morgan James assesses a manuscript for publishing [12:14] - How to connect with Morgan James for self-publishing info [17:13] - How Karen improves her significant relationships [19:15] - Karen's definition of success [20:10] - John's motivation for writing a book [20:53] - Karen's #1 daily habit [22:03] - How Karen's faith impacts her business [22:36] - Traits of a great leader [25:47] - The best advice Karen ever received [29:03] - Karen's biggest failure and its impact [31:37] - How Karen invests in herself [37:55] - Books recommendation NOTABLE QUOTES: "Success is just having an impact. And I love having impact." "These books are like my babies – they provide hope, comfort, and shortcuts to so many people." "It's a lot easier for people to say things online that they would never say to your face." "My top daily habit is a morning and evening routine – reading, worshiping, praying. It keeps me grounded and focused." "In order to truly be healthy, I have to be actively engaged in and trying to get better at my physical health, mental health, emotional health, and spiritual health." "Do the best you can with what you've got when you're doing it." "Engage your brain, learn new things, create those new neural pathways. There's a reason that people who stop engaging tend to age quickly." "Surround yourself with great people that stretch you. Always make sure that you're with people who are way past where you are. So you're always learning and growing." BOOKS MENTIONED: Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage by Beth McCord and Jeff McCord (https://a.co/d/g52n57y) Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger (https://a.co/d/7a9RU5S) Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's Tale by Ian Morgan Cron (https://a.co/d/7gGfMgU) Jesus, My Father, The CIA, and Me: A Memoir . . . of Sorts by Ian Morgan Cron (https://a.co/d/8k1HMSY) The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon by Steve Anderson and Karen Anderson (https://a.co/d/a6QmV1E) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.strategicbookcoach.com https://www.strategicbookpartners.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-anderson-bookcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/dearkaren/ https://www.facebook.com/dearkaren https://twitter.com/dearkaren CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Karen Anderson – strategic book advisor and coach, associate publisher at Morgan James Publishing, author of the Wall Street Journal and New York Times best-selling book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, ghostwriter, editor, and a devoted wife to Steve. Before Karen started working in the publishing world, she was a Marriage and Family Therapist. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:44] - The importance of story in non-fiction [04:40] - The backstory of The Bezos Letters [06:36] - Writing a book about Bezos' shareholder letters [10:19] - The idea of risk and successful failure [13:02] - Amazon's Fire Phone failure and the birth of Alexa [15:08] - Why you need to buy 2 copies of a book [19:18] - Karen's journey from therapist to publisher [20:55] - Getting into direct response marketing [22:46] - Becoming a juggernaut in the publishing world [26:47] - AI can't replace the creative aspect of writing [30:18] - John's upcoming book: The F6 Secrets of Relationships [31:22] - Writing with Scrivener [35:04] - Advice for hesitant writers with compelling stories [38:12] - The book editing process [43:01] - John's experience with correcting errors in a book NOTABLE QUOTES: "I recommend to anybody in the non-fiction world to read fiction. And the reason I do that is because the thing that's most compelling and most powerful for people is story. And the best novels are really good with story." "No matter what you're doing in your message, whether it's via book or speaking, or whatever it is, it's always about story." "The most powerful non-fiction is what engages you, what's emotionally connected. And the reality is, if you eliminate story, you typically have a textbook, and most people don't like reading textbooks." "The biggest risk that businesses were taking was that they weren't taking enough risks." "Life is short, get up there." "AI doesn't have stories. AI doesn't know how to do the inspirational part yet. It can come up with ways that you can communicate better, but it doesn't know your experience." "The best writers have the best editors." "I wrote you a long letter because I didn't have time to write a short one." "It's a whole lot easier to just write lots of stuff than it is to really hone it down and get it in a way that can communicate well." BOOK MENTIONED: The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/8K2v28) APP MENTIONED: Scrivener https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.strategicbookcoach.com https://www.strategicbookpartners.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-anderson-bookcoach/ https://www.instagram.com/dearkaren/ https://www.facebook.com/dearkaren https://twitter.com/dearkaren CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

This episode is a continuation of John's discussion with Ron. In Part 1, the two discussed Ron's journey from martial arts champion to leadership trainer. Today, they talk about Ron's journey from being a leadership coach to becoming an entrepreneur. Ron also shares valuable insights on leadership skills, relationships, personal growth, and success through serving others. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:18] - Ron's podcast: The Dirty Side of Leadership [04:11] - Challenges of podcasting [06:36] - Vulnerability and positivity in leadership [11:11] - Ron's big failure and the lesson learned [13:47] - Why leaders need to encourage people to fail [15:54] - Challenges of changing mindset ingrained since childhood [17:45] - People don't recognize their personal growth [18:03] - Reconnecting with an old friend at a conference [19:50] - It's time for a comeback [20:58] - Transition from federal employment to entrepreneurship [24:21] - Value of communication and authenticity in relationships [29:08] - Ron's definition of success [29:59] - Ron's #1 daily habit [31:57] - "Get a PhD in You" [33:39] - How Ron invests in himself [35:10] - Best way to connect with Ron [39:44] - Ron's "second half of your life" program [43:39] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: "Get a PhD in you." "Positivity is a magnet, and it draws people. But also, vulnerability is a very powerful tool if you use it at the right times and use it the right way." "As long as you're learning and growing, go for it." "Failure, poverty, all these things are mindset. They really are. With the right steps, you can improve." "You gotta have a Plan B also, you gotta have resiliency, you gotta pick yourself back up, and that's the hardest when you fail." "Consistency is probably one of the most important words, especially for entrepreneurship." "I do believe everyone has a purpose, I think life is invaluable." "Health comprises four aspects: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. If any one of those is out of whack, we're not healthy. You can't separate them." "Get a master's degree in your staff… That's why CEOs need to encourage middle managers. You have to get to know your staff." "Be the leader you're meant to be." BOOKS MENTIONED: Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance by Bob P. Buford (https://a.co/d/0nOib56) Winning 101 by Van Crouch (https://a.co/d/10KxUfE) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://4wardoperations.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-ward/ https://www.instagram.com/ron_ward_/ https://www.facebook.com/4WardOperations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpbt05behDaUwgUAPCNaYA https://a.co/d/91JiCDw https://a.co/d/1FhX2WY CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Ron Ward — the author of The Dirty Side of Leadership: Lessons about Management, Coaching, and Team Development, speaker, leadership coach, founder of 4Ward Operations, and co-host of the "The Dirty Side of Leadership" Podcast. Ron also served as Safety and Training Division Chief and Academy Director of the Federal Probation and Pretrial Services Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:51] - Ron's background in martial arts [06:50] - Ron's journey from martial arts champion to leadership coach [10:53] - Leaders that Ron studied [12:10] - Being open to learning from everyone [13:48] - Ron's insights on mentorship [17:18] - Being asked to fit into a specific box [19:53] - Misingredients in leadership [20:04] - Importance of practical application in leadership [20:42] - Empathy and trust in leadership [23:03] - Communication and psychological safety in onboarding [25:43] - Scenario-based leadership training [28:29] - Story of a hospital administrator's feedback skill improvement [28:40] - Using "noticed" and "wondering" for effective communication [30:50] - Doing informal check-ins within 48 hours of feedback [32:57] - Easy win to do for entrepreneurs [34:53] - What social media is for entrepreneurs [40:29] - Supportive community in the podcast industry NOTABLE QUOTES: "One of the most important facets of leadership is the investment in people." "We need leaders to step up now more than ever." "If there's an opening, you've got to seal the cracks, and that's hard to accept, but it's very hard work." "You can learn something from every single person you meet. Even if you don't respect them, you can still learn what not to do." "People want to know you care about them, and trust is what employees want from their managers." "It takes scenarios to build the skill set that you need, and you have to have active, willing participants." "The people who are very kind by nature really struggle with giving corrective feedback. They don't want to hurt anyone." "The problem I see is managers break trust all the time, and they don't understand that it takes a long time to build up and a short time to break down." "Your network really is your net worth and vice versa." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://4wardoperations.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-ward/ https://www.instagram.com/ron_ward_/ https://www.facebook.com/4WardOperations https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTpbt05behDaUwgUAPCNaYA https://a.co/d/91JiCDw https://a.co/d/1FhX2WY CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John and Dr. Jen continue discussing bullying and abuse and how understanding brain science can help create positive change. Dr. Jen provides valuable insight into understanding abusive behavior through a medical lens rather than solely moral judgments. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - The importance of critical thinking and verifying information [04:37] - The need to raise children with brain science [05:47] - Bullying in organizations [07:37] - Abuse of power and manipulation by leaders [11:00] - The fallout when you cover up abuse [12:07] - Addressing abuse in leadership [14:06] - Addressing abuse in sports [17:21] - About Dr. Jen's book, The Bullied Brain [20:26] - Dr. Jen's definition of success [21:49] - Dr. Jen's #1 daily habit [22:05] - Top traits of a great leader [23:22] - The best advice she has received and given [25:26] - 70% of inmates in California prison were in foster care [26:21] - Helping prisoners through brain science's diversion [29:29] - Her biggest failure and the lesson she learned [31:29] - How Dr. Jen invests in herself [39:23] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "Trust but verify." "Teaching our kids how to verify is not important for school, it's important for life." "The brain's job is to make sense of reality, and when it can't, it degrades all systems that can be seen on a brain scan." "We need to raise our children to be critical thinkers and not just trust everything they see on social media." "The brain learns by making mistakes." "If you can look yourself in the mirror every single morning and not feel like you've done the wrong thing, that's success." "If we can heal shoulders, we can heal brains. We have the knowledge, why aren't we doing it?" "We could be doing amazing things. We need to train our brains, they're hungry for learning." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain, and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk (https://a.co/d/4mzoIZV) Soft-Wired: How the New Science of Brain Plasticity Can Change Your Life by Dr. Michael Merzenich (https://a.co/d/h1GkXOK) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://thebulliedbrain.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-fraser-phd-1466a417/ https://www.facebook.com/BulliedBrain/ https://twitter.com/bulliedbrain https://www.instagram.com/bulliedbrain https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/jennifer-fraser-phd https://a.co/d/9tlNs5l CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

Bullying has long been recognized as a serious problem, but a new perspective from neuroscience reveals how damaging it can be. In this episode, today's guest, Dr. Jen Fraser, discusses the intersection of bullying and neuroscience. Dr. Jen Fraser holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature, is the author of The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health, and serves as a consultant. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:14] - Dr. Jen's backstory [05:37] - The intersection of bullying and neuroscience [07:44] - The impact of bullying and abuse on the brain [12:21] - Dr. Jen's experience fighting against bullying [16:57] - Psychology of bullying [19:21] - Abusers have damaged empathy [22:28] - Impact of stress hormones on the brain [24:28] - Helping children deal with bullying and becoming well-adjusted adults [27:20] - Rewiring the brain for self-improvement [31:26] - Reframing negative experiences as opportunities for growth [35:00] - Avoiding mistakes hinders brain development [36:46] - The value of hard work and resilience in overcoming trauma [39:20] - Being offered hush money in a legal settlement [43:01] - The book about gaslighting Dr. Jen is working on [45:27] - How to protect ourselves against gaslighting NOTABLE QUOTES: "We've all been trained and raised under the paradigm, or the framework, to believe that bullying and abuse are a necessary evil for greatness." "Bullying and abuse don't work. The science tells us they're outdated. It's not going to get you the bottom line. It's not going to create greatness." "Bullying is demeaning. It's designed to isolate. It's designed to humiliate; it's designed to make the person shamed so they no longer belong." "We can change our brains, and if we can change our brains, then we can make really good choices." "You don't learn by doing it right; you only learn by doing it wrong." "We are easily led to believe certain things. But we have the superpower of a growth mindset, the ability to hold two things at once." "Trust but verify." BOOK MENTIONED: Mindset by Carol Dweck (https://a.co/d/5paTKwD) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://thebulliedbrain.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-fraser-phd-1466a417/ https://www.facebook.com/BulliedBrain/ https://twitter.com/bulliedbrain https://www.instagram.com/bulliedbrain https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/jennifer-fraser-phd https://a.co/d/9tlNs5l https://a.co/d/31mjnEc CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John continues the conversation with Collette. In the previous episode, Collette talked about her journey to healing chronic illness through lifestyle changes and shared stories from her childhood and challenges with her health that led her to a 20-year search for answers. In this episode, the two talk about life, relationships, taking care of oneself, success, leadership, and much more. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Collette's definition of success [01:22] - Characteristics of a great leader [02:32] - The best way to connect to Collette [05:12] - Collette's non-negotiable habits [10:13] - Collette's biggest failure and the lesson learned [14:57] - The importance of investing in yourself and others [16:25] - How is Collette investing in herself [23:05] - What is Collette doing for personal growth [26:31] - Collette's gift of connecting with people [31:32] - Things Collette is most grateful for [34:25] - The P3: Pain, Purpose, Platform [35:20] - Letting children learn from their mistakes [37:03] - Book recommendations [41:24] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "If you're spending your health to build your wealth, then when you're older, you're going to spend your wealth on your health. Why not do that simultaneously?" - Collette Brown "Success to me is being able to keep your health and your wealth, do what you love, and be able to show up in the world doing and sharing your gifts in the way that you should." - Collette Brown "The younger you are, the cheaper your lessons are. The older you get, the more expensive your lessons are." - Collette Brown "Know that you can start over from wherever you're at. Don't take anything as defeat. It's just a new starting point." - Collette Brown "You've got to go through hard stuff in order to get to the good stuff." - John "Whatever we put in our minds is what we're going to get back. So be mindful of your mind, fill it with good things. It's the only thing that cannot be taken away from you." - Collette Brown "Let your children make mistakes at home while they're under your roof because they'll make them when they get out when you're not there. So let them fail under your own roof, under your nose." - Collette Brown "The most amazing people that I know have had the hardest lives, and they have not had an easy, and there's been adversity, and they've risen above, and I think that is a superpower." - Collette Brown BOOKS MENTIONED: Man's Search For Meaning: The Classic Tribute to Hope from the Holocaust by Victor E. Frankl (https://a.co/d/cMjUyF1) The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck (https://a.co/d/4dUY7xm) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.wellnessbycolette.com https://www.wellnessbycolette.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbycolette/ https://www.facebook.com/colette.brown.940 https://www.linkedin.com/in/colette-brown-wellness/ CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks to Collette Brown — personal wellness advocate, public speaker, host of the "Limitless Healing with Colette Brown" podcast, entrepreneur, and mother of two daughters. Currently, Collette is working on launching a product: Granola, a healthy on-the-go snack option free from inflammatory ingredients. Collette is also a philanthropist who donates to "The Unstoppable Foundation," supporting causes related to wellness and education. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [03:23] - Collette's backstory [04:39] - Health issues due to RH blood type [09:44] - Diagnosis of leaky gut and treatment [14:20] - 95% of all autoimmune diseases originate in the gut [17:18] - John's journey toward better health [22:11] - Healthier cooking tips [26:08] - Granola: Collette's upcoming product [30:02] - Collette's vision for her brand [32:37] - Items in Collette's fridge [36:08] - What Collette does to nurture her significant relationships NOTABLE QUOTES: "Why wait until you're at the end of your rope? Embrace something and live a full life." - Collette Brown "Change your health by simply altering the oils in your diet. Incorporate coconut, avocado, and olive oil as staples." - Collette Brown "I'm on a mission to make quality products available for people, making it easier for them to live a healthy life." - Collette Brown " 'No' is a complete sentence. If something doesn't align with me, I can graciously walk away without feeling guilty." - Collette Brown "When you fill your own cup, you can give back even more, with a whole heart and a happy spirit. You can't do it from an empty vessel." - Collette Brown USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.wellnessbycolette.com https://www.wellnessbycolette.com/podcast https://www.instagram.com/wellnessbycolette/ https://www.facebook.com/colette.brown.940 https://www.linkedin.com/in/colette-brown-wellness/ CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Sunni Hearin — a multi-time author, children's writer, marketer, digital marketing agency owner, Amazon influencer, and live selling expert. Sunni's book "Live Selling Secrets: The Top Secret Formula For 10x'ing Your Physical Product Sales Online" focuses on the art of live selling for physical products and online sales. In this episode, Sunni discusses her journey from writing children's books to discovering the world of live selling. She also shares strategies and frameworks for successful live selling of both physical and digital products. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:49] - Sunni's background and how she discovered live selling [06:39] - How Sunni developed her skills in writing [08:48] - How Sunni got into marketing [12:19] - Setting boundaries and defending your brand [15:22] - The importance of knowing who is not your audience [16:36] - Being unapologetic about setting boundaries [18:36] - The importance of going live and building trust [23:00] - Live comments selling [25:47] - The "Live" acronym (LIVE) [28:45] - Balancing value and offers in your content [31:18] - Keeping audience attention in live streaming [32:46] - Serving clients rather than selling to them [35:25] - How to sell without selling [40:28] - How to sell non-physical products live [42:27] - The reason that webinars work so well [44:18] - Generating over $650K by selling glass pumpkins [49:14] - Struggle and success in the art world [52:21] - 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 approach to networking and improving relationships [55:12] - Sunni's definition of success [57:37] - What makes a great leader [58:36] - How Sunni is investing in herself [1:05:30] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "God doesn't always reveal everything to you at once; you have to go through it to get to it." "No is not a forever no. It's no for now. But even if it's a forever no, that's actually a good thing. It helps you find out who you're not for." "You are the brand. How can people like and trust you if they don't know you?" "Some will, some won't. So what?" "Set a date, get it ready, get your merchandise ready, and go live." "Be bold and unapologetic about offering things. Let your audience know that you'll be making offers, and that's part of the journey." "Success for me is about having financial goals, but it's also about happiness, relationships with family and friends, and making a positive impact on others." "A great leader has a high EQ, listens actively, understands different perspectives, and ensures workflows make sense for the team." MENTIONED: Books: On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (https://a.co/d/5DWB2wD) Traffic Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Filling Your Websites and Funnels With Your Dream Customers by Russell Brunson (https://a.co/d/eiZhn5V) Expert Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Converting Your Online Visitors into Lifelong Customers by Russell Brunson (https://a.co/d/frBFHQ3) Dotcom Secrets: The Underground Playbook for Growing Your Company Online with Sales Funnels by Russell Brunson (https://a.co/d/eQANz0l) 2. YouTube Channel: Deep Believer (https://www.youtube.com/c/deepbelievers) 3. Movie: Pay It Forward 4. Website: Comments Sold – a platform for live commenting sales (https://try.commentsold.com/) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://livesellingsecrets.com/ https://thesunnation.wordpress.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunni-hearin-17a6a625a/ https://www.facebook.com/sunni.hearin https://www.instagram.com/sunnationfitness/ https://a.co/d/iurIsJ6 https://a.co/d/6Fqf8Id CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John and Dr. Z continue discussing Dr. Z's journey from traditional medicine to virtual healthcare. They also explore leadership, well-being, and work-life integration from Dr. Z's perspective as a physician and entrepreneur. Dr. Z shares some valuable lessons about the importance of relationships, both in personal and professional life, and how they shape success and happiness. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Leadership skills and emotional intelligence in healthcare [04:17] - The shift toward virtual healthcare [10:00] - Medicine as a calling and mission [13:30] - About her book "The 3G Cycle of Life" [15:51] - Transitioning to a virtual physician [21:16] - What Dr. Z does to improve her relationships [25:31] - Dr. Z's #1 daily habit [26:24] - Leadership attributes [31:34] - The best way to connect to Dr. Z [32:11] - Life is a collaboration [36:11] - Books recommendations [38:47] - John's book release date NOTABLE QUOTES: "What happened in our jobs or in our colleges or schools is influencing tremendously our well-being." "If we don't have the skills to protect ourselves, and if we don't have the skills to protect others, that's useless." "Success to me means witnessing my kids opening doors for others, extending a helping hand to friends, and realizing that my children are observing my actions, learning positive values from my example." "You can't lead people where you've never been." "We need to remember that we are here in the world to enjoy our lives, but we will have difficult times, and that we meet to support each other." "Life is not a competition. Life is not playing war. Life is collaboration." "Leaders without titles are not appreciated and not given the credit or opportunities they deserve." "Leadership skills should be valued over certifications or charisma. We need leaders who know how to deal with people and are emotionally intelligent." "Relational intelligence is essential. Soft skills are now fundamental skills. We need to start building them from a young age." "Great leaders have self-awareness; they know their strengths and weaknesses. They lead with honesty and transparency." "Recognize that you are not supposed to be perfect. Surround yourself with people who fill your gaps and help you grow." BOOK MENTIONED: Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want by Dharius Daniels (https://a.co/d/6D9xajj) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.virtualwellbeingmd.com https://www.3gcycle.live https://www.instagram.com/drz.wellbeingmd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzmd/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092151895440 https://a.co/d/7ABpS2Z CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Dr. Miriam Zylberglait, affectionately known as Dr. Z — a three-time board-certified physician in internal medicine, geriatrics, and obesity medicine, a virtual well-being MD, educator, advocate for well-being and quality healthcare, entrepreneur, and author of the best-selling book "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets for Achieving Joy, Meaning and Well-Being", daughter, wife, and mother. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:43] - How Dr. Z became a doctor [04:05] - Dr. Z's experience working with Peruvian veterans [05:12] - Bonding experiences in the military and medicine [07:16] - Intense shared experiences create strong bonds [09:22] - Dr. Z's preference – old style vs. new style medicine [12:39] - Problems with the current healthcare system in the US [15:56] - Burnout for healthcare workers [19:09] - Challenges of virtually seeing patients [26:04] - Happiness vs. Joy [30:24] - PTSD and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) [33:26] - Purpose through pain and growth through challenges [37:02] - Vulnerability as a superpower NOTABLE QUOTES: "Chronic medical conditions that are preventable and treatable should not be taking lives." "I am running after my own happiness, my joy, the feeling of 'I am proud of myself.'" "You can have joy even when you suffer. And you should use that joy to remind yourself that tomorrow will be better." "It's very hard to work in that environment when everything is driven by productivity, not by real quality." "Pain absolutely starts with pain. If somebody wants to get to their purpose, I believe it starts with the most painful thing you've ever been through in your life." "You don't want to have a robot as your doctor, as your coach... or whatever, right? You want to have a human that will be able to empathize with you and will be able to even take it to the next level, have compassion for you." "Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of people who know how to do that. Leading up is a heck of a skill." "Pain or challenges can be used by people as situations that help you to victimize yourself or help you to grow. And that is your decision. We decide if we are victims, or we decide if we keep learning and growing." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.virtualwellbeingmd.com https://www.3gcycle.live https://www.instagram.com/drz.wellbeingmd/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzmd/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092151895440 https://a.co/d/7ABpS2Z CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Kelsey Nicole Nelson - sports reporter & host, college professor, entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, analyst, marketing specialist, advocate for education, Director of Communications for NFYI (National Foster Youth Institute), and radio and TV host. She has worked with organizations such as SP Nation, NASCAR, ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, and NFYI. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:42] - Kelsey's background [06:07] - Kelsey's passion for sports and early experiences [08:00] - The decision between sports reporting and news reporting [11:26] - Why Kelsey chose freelancing [14:03] - The importance of knowing your "Why" [15:18] - The three Ps: Pain, Purpose, Platform [18:57] - Creating your own table [24:52] - Why Kelsey became an advocate for quality education [31:57] - National Foster Youth Institute [36:06] - Kelsey's experience as a college professor [39:40] - Will she write a book? [44:46] - How Kelsey improves her significant relationships [45:04] - The role of vulnerability in connecting with people [49:39] - Creating viral vs. meaningful content [54:15] - The role faith plays in her business [57:31] - Kelsey's definition of success [58:13] - Kelsey's #1 daily habit [59:12] - The makeup of a great leader [01:00:33] - About the time Kelsey failed big and the result of that [01:02:51] - How Kelsey invests in herself [01:11:36] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "I truly am the definition of betting on yourself and having a village behind me that has truly supported and believed in me along the way, praising my highs, but also getting on me on my lows, and making sure that I know better, and how to improve on myself, and you need those people in your life. You don't just need people telling you how amazing you are, how great you are." "When you don't have your own platform, borrow somebody else's platform. That's the type of platform you want to be on. Borrow their platform until you have your own." "Zip codes should not dictate your education or your child's educational future." "Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom." "If you don't know where you come from, you can never know where you're going." "If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem." "There's an educational bankruptcy right now happening in our country, happening to our children." "Don't call it a setback, call it a comeback." "What we do in life echoes in eternity." "The best thing you can do for yourself is to know yourself inside and out. And to know you're going to change as you grow and go through different experiences." "You have to know yourself before you can give yourself to anything." "The great leaders are great listeners. And that doesn't mean you just hear people, it means you listen to people." "Life is a journey. It can be hard, there are days all of us sometimes just want to be done and quit, but you never know what the next day is going to bring. So keep pushing along." BOOK MENTIONED: The Art of Effective Mentoring: Practical Tools to Equip The Next Generation of Leaders by Daon McLarin Johnson (https://a.co/d/5DOuCvn) MOVIES MENTIONED: Sound of Freedom Barbie (2023) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://kelseynicolenelson.com https://www.instagram.com/therealknelson/ https://www.facebook.com/KelseyNicoleNelson https://twitter.com/therealknelson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelseynnelson/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBxsycl5iXGIlJjQy-xXHCA? CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

John talks with Cung Le — former StrikeForce MMA fighter and champion, weight world champion, Warrior of God, kickboxing champion, UFC fighter, winner of multiple national Sanda champion, three-time bronze medalist (represented USA at the World Championships in three different World Games,) the only athlete in America to win three medals at the World Championships, winner of the IKF (International Kickboxing Federation) Low Sanda World Title, Strikeforce Middleweight World Champion (defeated Frank Shamrock), actor, director, and producer, fight coordinator, coach, devoted husband, and father. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:01] - Introduction [03:06] - How Cung Le got into combat sports [06:25] - Le's martial arts journey and finding his style [09:47] - What it takes to become a champion [14:27] - Le's fight preparation process [16:58] - The importance of nutrition in his training [19:39] - The importance of sleep in his training routine [22:41] - The difference between Le's career and his son's career [27:36] - Transition from fighting to acting [31:29] - Cung Le's thoughts on writing his life story [34:38] - Le's faith journey and coming to understand Jesus Christ [38:24] - What Le does to improve his significant relationships [44:01] - Upcoming plans and projects [51:18] - Le's definition of success [51:56] - Le's #1 daily habit [52:06] - What makes a great leader [53:14] - The best advice Le's ever given and ever received [56:11] - Book recommendations NOTABLE QUOTES: "I put God first and everything else follows." "It took a lot of hard work, a lot of sacrifice, a lot of determination. But my key factor of becoming that champion is my faith in God and Jesus." "It's all about discipline. It's all about eating and sleeping. When you get a good night's sleep, you feel so much better for practice." "Iron sharpens iron. Everyone's getting better is gonna make the other guy better." "I realized how strong and powerful the name of Jesus is when you're doing excellent, and the devil is asleep." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Bible (https://a.co/d/2H3CoA2) The Book of Enoch by R.H. Charles (https://a.co/d/cBKg2i2) The Books of Adam and Eve by R.H. Charles (https://a.co/d/5fQ6irf) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.cungleofficial.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cungle185/ https://www.facebook.com/cungle185 https://twitter.com/CungLe185 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cungle/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1087183/ https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/2447637/cung-le https://www.ufc.com/athlete/cung-le https://www.youtube.com/@CungLeOfficial CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/

The loss of a loved one, particularly a parent, can be a challenging and emotional journey that we will inevitably experience at some point in our lives. In this episode, John bares his soul, recounting his personal experience with the recent passing of his mother, and offers practical advice for coping with grief. He provides a genuine look into the emotions and thoughts that come with such a profound loss and offers tips for gracefully handling the weight of that loss. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:33] - John's experience with his mother's battle against cancer and her passing [07:00] - Tips for navigating grief [07:23] - Your feelings are valid [09:00] - Let yourself fully experience the loss [09:59] - Your feelings may change [10:26] - Five Stages of Grief – Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, Acceptance [11:35] - Take care of your wellbeing [14:11] - Share memories [15:23] - Do something in the person's memory [15:57] - Forgive them [17:22] - Let others comfort you [20:45] - Listen with empathy [21:45] - Talk to a therapist [24:25] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "Grief is not a respecter of persons. So it can open the floodgate of complicated and sometimes conflicting emotions." "Remember, the grief after a parent's death can drain you, but grieving is a normal healthy process. Treat yourself with kindness and compassion as you work through your loss." "Let others comfort you. Friends and loved ones may not fully understand, but their presence can help you feel less alone." "Your feelings may change over time. Grief is a complex journey, and emotions can come and go. Seek support, whether from friends, loved ones, or grief support groups." "Speak up. Talk to your healthcare provider about any new physical or mental health symptoms. Don't hesitate to reach out for support." "Take care of your well-being. Grief often impacts daily life. Keep moving, stay active, and aim for moderation. Embrace fulfilling hobbies and practice self-compassion." "Let yourself fully experience the loss, no matter how long it takes. Remember, there's no single way to grieve, and there's no set amount of time that will automatically make you feel better." USEFUL RESOURCES: "I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping, and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One" by Brooke Noel and Pamela D. Blair, Ph.D. (https://a.co/d/8LZSYAV) "Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations for Working Through Grief" by Martha W. Hickman (https://a.co/d/8CRE905) "How I Feel: Grief Journal for Kids: Guided Prompts to Explore Your Feelings and Find Peace" by Mia Roldan (https://a.co/d/8L3NOwg) "Even in Darkness: A Devotional Journal for Grief" by Morgan Cheek (https://a.co/d/fert578) CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/