Relationships & Revenue Podcast

John continues his conversation with Panda Ludwig. Panda discusses her upcoming book, The Panda Principles: The Black and White of Business According to 100+ Founders. She discusses the importance of improving her relationship with herself and how that has impacted her business. Becoming healthy was/is so important for Panda and now she sees the need to strike a balance between health and wealth. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and recap of part 1 [01:17] - Panda's unconventional approach to writing her book [02:33] - John's motivation for writing his book [04:34] - Who is The Panda Principles for? [09:21] - Insight into the content and purpose of the book [11:11] - How Panda is working on her significant relationships [14:27] - How Panda invests in her growth [15:43] - Redefining success [17:54] - Top traits of a great leader [18:24] - Best advice Panda ever received [20:10] - Panda's legacy [21:00] - Free efficiency tools for small business [21:53] - How to connect with Panda [26:45] - Book recommendations [28:13] - Podcast recommendations [30:51] - John's journey into podcasting [32:55] - How John chooses guests for the show [36:32] - The value of handwritten notes [39:05] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "Why are we so connected to achievement that it becomes our identity and the most important thing to us, where we'll sacrifice our life, our family, our friendships, we will give our health for achievement?" "A great leader who's a great listener, and that's a little hard to do sometimes, especially when we're too busy. But if you can listen, you can learn so much from your people, from your team, from your customers, from the market." "You're never going to get everything done. No one ever is. So, live in the moment. Do what you need to today, but don't think about what you need to do six years from now." "Investing in community, both a monetary investment and a time investment, has had the greatest return on investment in my growth than anything I've done in a long time." "If we're not refilling ourselves, recharging our own batteries, we can't be as impactful to people we need, or to our clients, or to our families, or, you know, the important things in our life." "Wealth without health ... isn't true wealth. In fact, I know some very wealthy people who are miserable." "You're best serving your audience by being so authentic." "I value relationships. They mean everything to me." BOOK MENTIONED: The Best Year of Your Life by Debbie Ford (https://a.co/d/hviEpsB) PODCAST MENTIONED: Read to Lead Podcast with Jeff Brown (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: Get a free list of "Efficiency Tools for Small Businesses" - Text "TOOLS" to 55777 https://www.increase.expert/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anludwig/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566738988744 https://www.youtube.com/@IncreaseExpert 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 Panda Ludwig — speaker, multiple-time founder, transformative CFO, former director of a non-profit, author of the upcoming book "The Panda Principles," and founder of Increase Expert, a business advisory firm. Panda shares her journey as an entrepreneur, overcoming burnout, and her transformation from building wealth to building health. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:00] - Panda's bio [03:04] - Panda's backstory [04:56] - Building a successful business that cost her health and relationships [09:03] - Selling her business due to health issues [11:43] - Hustle culture and the myth of work-life balance [12:40] - How to discover your purpose [14:06] - The connection between pain and purpose [16:27] - Difference between passion and purpose [17:41] - Panda's health journey after selling her business [20:56] - Going through an identity crisis after shifting from business owner to patient [22:09] - Building a support community for healing [23:24] - Reshaping her definition of success [24:48] - Challenges of managing business and personal neglect [27:05] - Being present physically but absent mentally due to work [32:38] - Simplifying financial topics [35:10] - The power of storytelling [38:02] - Panda's upcoming book [40:24] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: "There's no such thing as work-life balance. It's not possible. It will never be balanced. It's about finding work-life harmony." "What a lie we have been sold about hustle culture... working yourself to death helps no one, and it kills you." "Purpose is on the other side of pain ... you have to work through the pain to get to the other side." "Resilience without growth, it's just having a bad day." "We can be resilient, and we can bounce back. And that's wonderful to bounce back, but I want to represent bouncing back better." "Passion is for me. Purpose is what I give the world." "What is all the wealth of the world if you don't have your health, if you don't have any friends, and you don't have anything to look forward to?" "It's best to be where you're at when you're there." "Be where you're at when you're there." "Stories communicate and there's a reason that the greatest teacher who ever lived spoke mostly in stories." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.increase.expert/ https://pages.amandaludwig.com/home/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anludwig/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566738988744 https://www.youtube.com/@IncreaseExpert 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 Shawn and Stormie Andrews. In Part 1, they share the story of how they went from being work colleagues to becoming friends and, eventually, a couple. In this episode, Shawn & Stormie discuss the story behind writing their new book, The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check, which started as a business book but turned into a humorous look at relationships. They also share how working on it helped them grow closer as a couple. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Selling is serving [02:04] - Marketing is storytelling [03:43] - The idea behind "The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check" [12:20] - How writing the book helped them rediscover balance in their marriage [14:34] - Walk and talk sessions to maintain their connection [16:37] - Shawn and Stormie's definition of success [18:10] - The impact of faith in their business [22:54] - Shawn and Stormie's top daily habits [25:47] - Stormie's bad habit that he broke [27:11] - Their favorite podcasts [30:03] - John's favorite podcasts [32:23] - John's experience as a professional speaker and voiceover artist [34:42] - Traits of a great leader [36:29] - Best advice they ever received [38:24] - What Shawn and Stormie want their legacy to be [40:08] - Best way to connect with Shawn and Stormie [46:36] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "Selling is serving. That's all it is. When we're serving people, they never feel sold to." "Marketing is storytelling. The problem that most companies have is they tell the wrong story, or they tell it to the wrong people." "Don't ever start with your own story. Tell stories of people you've helped. Those are the stories people want to hear." "You can't keep anyone in check. The premise of the book is really this: when you bring two people together, they get to bring their own individuality." "A relationship is not about dominance or submission. It's about two people coming together and creating something greater than the sum of the two parts." "Having the ability to create something that makes the world better on your own is a blessing, but doing it with the person you love the most is ten times better." "The most valuable asset that you have is your name, and unfortunately, some people sell off that asset for a pittance." "Know yourself and never settle down. Don't sacrifice your standards. Keep your standards." "Never do business with someone that you wouldn't want to have a coffee, a tea, a beer, or wine with." "Leaders read and readers lead." "The greatest leaders never had a title." BOOK MENTIONED: The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma by Mustafa Suleyman (https://a.co/d/8iYYWlY) PODCASTS MENTIONED: Lex Fridman Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/LexFridmanPod) The Why Files Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/TheWhyFilesPodcast) The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/CraigGroeschelLeadershipPod) Read to Lead Podcast with Jeff Brown (https://tinyurl.com/ReadToLeadPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://stormieandrews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnandrews143/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormieandrews/ https://www.breatheconvention.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shawnwillis5am/ https://www.instagram.com/stormie_a/ https://www.facebook.com/quinn.vega https://www.facebook.com/stormie.andrews.3 https://x.com/StormieAndrews "The World's Best Buyer Persona Reimagined: It's Not Who They Are But HOW THEY THINK!" (https://a.co/d/3RsxRG5) "The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check" (https://a.co/d/1Lwwdy7) 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 Shawn and Stormie Andrews, the dynamic husband-wife duo who co-authored The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check. Shawn is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in business and was named Entrepreneur of the Year in Nevada in 2021. Stormie, the creator of the World's Best Buyer Persona System, is an author and has been named one of the Top 50 Tech Visionaries by InterCon. They are also the founders of BREATHE! Exp, an event and experience company that combines technology and creativity to help businesses grow and scale. Beyond their professional achievements, Shawn and Stormie are also proud parents and doting grandparents to two wonderful granddaughters. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:38] - Shawn & Stormie's background [05:35] - Stormie's The World's Best Buyer Persona System [07:56] - Their roles at the BREATHE! Exp [09:09] - How Shawn and Stormie met [11:14] - Developing their friendship [15:36] - Becoming interested in each other [17:21] - The journey from friend-zone to falling in love [20:45] - Stormie's awkward first confession [22:38] - The unexpected date after 20 people backed out [24:47] - Finding notes about their relationship date at a museum [26:38] - People who treat relationships like disposable resources [30:29] - Role of honest communication in building strong relationships [30:58] - How we say things vs what we say [33:21] - Their partnership in business ventures [37:09] - The BREATHE! Summit NOTABLE QUOTES: "Life and business are all about relationships because if you don't have those, you don't have anything." "Business and personal relationships are about communication. Honest communication is the glue that strengthens the relationship." "Our communication is very important, but it's not what we say that gets us in trouble—it's how we say it." "Most people spend their lives developing wealth, and then they have to return that wealth to regain their health." "When it comes to communication, according to the tenets of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), only 7% of our intended messages are in the words we use. 38% is tonality, and 55% is body language." "People do not realize that sales is actually a part of marketing. Event production is one component of marketing." "In order for a company to fully succeed, operations have to be efficient." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://stormieandrews.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnandrews143/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stormieandrews/ https://www.breatheconvention.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shawnwillis5am/ https://www.instagram.com/stormie_a/ https://www.facebook.com/quinn.vega https://www.facebook.com/stormie.andrews.3 https://x.com/StormieAndrews "The World's Best Buyer Persona Reimagined: It's Not Who They Are But HOW THEY THINK!" (https://a.co/d/3RsxRG5) "The 21 Laws to Keep Your Woman in Check" (https://a.co/d/1Lwwdy7) 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 Robb Munger — former Army officer, founder of Exodus Place (a nonprofit that helps homeless people), and author of the book Momentum: A Book About Getting One's Momentum Back. Robb has also served in the National Guard, worked in finance and real estate, and helped turn around Guiding Light Mission, a struggling nonprofit. Robb shares his mission to improve the world and how meeting Tim, a homeless man, changed his life. That encounter led him to realize that building relationships with those in need is the key to making real change and offering support. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and Robb's bio [02:36] - Robb's book Momentum [03:42] - Robb's introduction to West Point and his military career [08:31] - Transitioning into real estate and building a successful brokerage [16:42] - Meeting Tim, a homeless man who changed his perspective [20:36] - Connecting Tim with a local mission and becoming his mentor [21:52] - The moment that led to starting Exodus Place in 2009 [29:10] - Leadership in military vs. business vs. non-profit sectors [32:50] - How military training influenced his leadership style in non-profit [35:55] - Training and replicating leadership at Exodus Place [40:44] - Impact of Robb's faith on his work and decision-making [44:27] - How Robb improves his significant relationships [48:04] - Robb's definition of success [48:46] - Top daily habit [50:12] - Best way to connect with Robb [50:48] - How to donate to Exodus Place [52:24] - Book recommendations [53:02] - Robb's go-to podcasts [53:44] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "In the army, you want to fight it (military structure and hierarchy) because you want to be your own person. Then, all of a sudden, you realize order is different from just bossing someone around. It's giving them instruction so they can perform their job better with a lot of people to accomplish the mission." "The best leaders replicate themselves, meaning they create more leaders." "A passable leader has followers; it doesn't take much to do that. It takes something special to create other leaders, to see that kernel of potential and help it become what it could be." "Don't be embarrassed about a small donation because it's the act of donating that makes a difference in a person's life. It all counts." "The average donation in the United States right now is about $15. For us, $15 covers 45 meals." "I understand that I am nobody without everybody." "Together, we're all going to make mistakes, but together, we can work through them." "Success is about relationships. If you take care of the people around you, everything else will fall into place. BOOKS MENTIONED: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (https://a.co/d/6Gm5O8t) The Success Principles: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be (from Chicken Soup for the Soul series) by Jack Canfield (https://a.co/d/6yLmIID) Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss (https://a.co/d/8yQYf2u) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Joe Rogan Experience (https://tinyurl.com/JoeRoganExperiencePodcast) Ben Greenfield Life Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/BenGreenfieldLifePodcast) Lifespan with Dr. David Sinclair Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/LifespanDrDavidSinclair) BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/BiggerPocketsRealEstatePodcast) Moonshots with Peter Diamandis (https://tinyurl.com/MoonshotsWithPeterDiamandis) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.exodusplace.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbmunger/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/exodus-place/ https://www.facebook.com/robb.munger https://www.facebook.com/ExodusPlace/ https://www.instagram.com/robbmunger/ https://www.instagram.com/exodus.place.gr/ "Momentum: A Book About Getting One's Momentum Back" (https://a.co/d/bgG4gDz) 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 Petra Velzeboer. The two share their valuable perspectives on education, the changing job market, mental health, and the impact of digital technology on our well-being. Petra also shares her journey of writing her first book, Begin with You, and her upcoming book, Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, which explores the impact of technology on our mental health and relationships. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and Part 1 recap [01:27] - The assumption that every high school graduate will go to college [02:27] - The changing job market [05:51] - How she secured her TEDx talk through networking [07:33] - Petra's book Begin with You, its inspiration, and focus [11:03] - Petra's upcoming book Digital Wellbeing [12:30] - Digital tech has been perpetrated on us without our permission [14:24] - Us vs. Them politics [17:26] - Many people have lost the skill of conversing and sharing ideas [18:22] - Future plans for her consultancy [20:53] - Coaching is a 2-way street [23:47] - How Petra improves her significant relationships [25:29] - Petra's ideal client [26:12] - #1 daily habit of Petra [26:42] - Traits of a great leader [28:19] - Best advice Petra has given [30:29] - What Petra does to invest in her growth [32:18] - The best way to connect with Petra [34:01] - Book recommendations [36:49] - Closing remarks NOTABLE QUOTES: "Networking is just a superpower." "Isn't it interesting that if you offer something to someone, they just want to help." "Educating people that mental health is about all of us. It's about the health of our mind. It's not mental illness; that's just a part of it." "When we say mental health, we think crisis. But actually, it's about, 'How do we perform at our best? How do we sustain success? How do we live our best lives?'" "Empathy and authenticity open the space for others to be open with you." "Coaching, like any other relationship, is a two-way street. There has to be, 'I think you're a good fit,' and you have to think, 'I'm a good fit.' It has to go both ways. And if it doesn't, it isn't going to work." "Selling is serving. Because if you're truly serving people, they never feel sold to. Ever." "You'll learn through the movement forward, not through the strategizing. The opposite of a perfectionist is someone who moves forward, and as you're moving, your creative juices will flow." "Growth is in my bones. It's in my blood. It's the only thing I know, and sometimes to my detriment, because sometimes people are like, let's just take a breath and appreciate where we are." BOOKS MENTIONED: The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan (https://a.co/d/fDXv3tF) Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski (https://a.co/d/6CbEe47) Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home by Toko-Pa Turner (https://a.co/d/fE04Odh) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/isiP1Yg) PODCASTS MENTIONED: The Diary Of A CEO Podcast (https://tinyurl.com/DiaryOfACEOPodcast) The Rich Roll podcast (https://tinyurl.com/TheRichRollPodcast) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.petravelzeboer.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ https://www.youtube.com/@petra.velzeboer "Begin with You: Invest in Your Mental Well-Being and Satisfaction at Work" (https://a.co/d/dbI2Nu8) "Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life" (https://a.co/d/1EZarkm) 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 Petra Velzeboer – psychotherapist, TEDx speaker, founder of PVL (a mental health consulting business), author of Begin with You: Invest in Your Mental Well-Being and Satisfaction at Work and Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life, and a proud mother of two. Petra was born and raised in a religious cult, which led to many challenges in her life, including addiction and depression. She now uses her experiences to help, inspire, and support others. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:07] - Petra's bio [05:32] - Warning: Potentially sensitive content, not to be overheard by kids [05:57] - Petra's background of being born and raised in a religious cult [08:19] - Leaving the cult [09:35] - Getting addicted to drugs, alcohol, and promiscuity after leaving the cult [10:35] - Her rock-bottom moments [12:35] - How growing up in a cult changed her perspective on God [15:32] - Moving to London while pregnant and adjusting to a new life [16:51] - Her desire to cover up her past and fit in [19:42] - Rock bottom moments that pushed Petra to change [22:07] - When she was driving under the influence with her young son [22:38] - How A.A. helped her develop honesty and accountability [23:33] - Petra's journey to sobriety [27:15] - Discovering her entrepreneurial spirit [30:00] - Her interest in the counseling profession as a teenager [31:11] - What led her to become an accidental entrepreneur [32:46] - Intentionally shrinking her business to a small, flexible team [34:49] - How the U.S. educational system is not designed to create independent thinkers [36:56] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: "Sometimes life happens because we're not brave enough to make a stand." "Addicts have a lot of rage and a lot of trauma and a lot of stuff. But if you can reposition it to be energy or forward motion and doing great things, we have more energy than a lot of people, actually." "I think we get sucked into the cult of success and what it should look like." "Groupthink does not ever lead to innovation." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.petravelzeboer.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-velzeboer/ https://www.instagram.com/petra.velzeboer/ https://www.youtube.com/@petra.velzeboer "Begin with You: Invest in Your Mental Well-Being and Satisfaction at Work" (https://a.co/d/dbI2Nu8) "Digital Wellbeing: Recharge Your Focus and Reboot Your Life" (https://a.co/d/1EZarkm) 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/

Episode 227 Into the Storm with Kevin DeShazo (Part 2) In Part 1, Kevin shared his journey, from his non-entrepreneurial upbringing to founding BETTER and Fieldhouse Media, and the importance of developing mental toughness and resilience. In this episode, he discusses his book Keep Chopping Wood and how seasoning wood parallels long-term growth. He also discusses the importance of consistent effort and commitment in improving any area of life—whether it's leadership skills or relationships—and shares why prioritizing relationships, especially with family, is essential. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Part 1 recap [01:16] - Intro [02:24] - The power of physical books [05:49] - Shoutout to Dr. Hayley Nelson (EP80 - https://tinyurl.com/RandR080) [07:15] - About his book Keep Chopping Wood [11:49] - Impact of his book across various industries [12:39] - Leadership Interrupted book [15:32] - How Kevin's faith influences his leadership, coaching, and business [18:22] - Ministry through business [21:03] - How Kevin improves his relationships [22:44] - Creating "family freedom" [24:52] - Being present and intentional with his family [27:44] - Kevin's definition of success [28:12] - Traits of a great leader [28:22] - Best advice Kevin received [29:50] - Kevin's biggest failure and the lesson learned [32:03] - Best way to connect with Kevin [33:04] - Books that help Kevin to grow [37:56] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "You need a vision for what you want—whether it's being a great leader, spouse, parent, or just being healthy and financially stable. That vision for tomorrow demands something from you today." "We live in a world of convenience, but when it comes to getting better, convenience is out the window." "Getting better is not going to be convenient. It's just a requirement that you show up and do the work every day." "When everyone's looking for the shortcut, the work is the shortcut." "Share your stories. You never know the impact that message might have, whether it drives revenue or not." "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% your attitude and how you respond to it." "Show up each day with gratitude and say, how can I steward this the best way possible?" "Your circumstances plus your perspective determine your experience. If you want to have a better experience, have a better perspective on whatever is happening around you. You get to choose your perspective on that thing, and it will be good or bad, not because of what it is, but because of the way that you view it." BOOKS MENTIONED: 10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan (https://a.co/d/eD5Kh9R) The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip Heath and Dan Heath (https://a.co/d/h03kZtO) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.deshazo.me https://www.bebetterleaders.com https://www.intothestormbook.com https://www.keepchoppingwood.com https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo https://x.com/kevindeshazo https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/ https://www.facebook.com/kevindeshazospeaks/ https://www.youtube.com/user/kevindeshazo "Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage" (https://a.co/d/fNfXnKX) "Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Success" (https://a.co/d/fZljRly) 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 Kevin DeShazo — author, co-founder of BETTER, founder of Fieldhouse Media, keynote speaker, consultant for top leaders/teams on leadership, culture, mindset, and high-performance, husband, and dad. Kevin's new book, Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage, is about building mental toughness and overcoming adversity. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:09] - Kevin's bio [02:06] - Kevin's backstory [03:22] - Meeting his wife [04:13] - Starting his healthcare staffing company [05:33] - Recognizing the potential of social media [06:21] - The inception of Fieldhouse Media [07:00] - Creating the company, BETTER [08:46] - The discipline to become the best [12:26] - Fieldhouse Media today [13:51] - How to effectively use social media [16:32] - The value of generosity and sharing on social media [20:31] - Regularly recording and sharing content [21:18] - What posts to share [22:52] - You don't need expensive equipment to get started [23:40] - The one-take rule [25:30] - The services offered by BETTER [29:30] - How BETTER supports companies outside the sports world [30:53] - The role of mental performance in leadership [32:25] - How negative thoughts lead to negative actions and outcomes [35:29] - Kevin's upcoming book, "Into the Storm" [39:02] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: "Often, the best leader on the team is not the best player. They may not have the talent level, but they have the discipline. They have the commitment, but they also have the character and the willingness to lead, and people will follow them." "It doesn't matter what your industry is, what your age is; you just need to figure out where your people are on social media and then determine how you can add value." "Figure out where your audience is and what they want on those platforms. Every platform has its own psychology, and people want different things from each." "In today's world, people care a little bit about your brand. They care more about you…That doesn't mean you have to show your whole life, but when you can show your interest, passion, expertise, and just be generous with your thoughts and expertise, which is going to be helpful to a lot of people." "People care a little bit about your brand. They care more about you. We want to buy from people. We want to connect with people." "You can have every leadership skill in the world. You can read every great leadership book, go to every great leadership conference, and listen to every great leadership podcast, and they're all great. You can build up all of these skills, but when the pressure hits, if you can't think clearly, none of those skills are actually going to help you." "The better you get at being a clear and more concise and a better communicator, the more you're going to win." "Our thoughts shape our actions; our actions shape our outcomes. Most people experience negative outcomes in their lives because they're taking negative actions. They're not choosing those negative actions; they are simply a natural outflow of negative thoughts." "The only way to get better at dealing with adversity is to deal with adversity. Most people are terrible at dealing with adversity because they refuse to deal with it. They keep running away from it and wondering why they can never handle difficult things." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://www.deshazo.me https://www.bebetterleaders.com https://www.intothestormbook.com https://www.keepchoppingwood.com https://www.instagram.com/kevindeshazo https://x.com/kevindeshazo https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevindeshazo/ https://www.facebook.com/kevindeshazospeaks/ https://www.youtube.com/user/kevindeshazo "Into the Storm: How to Turn Adversity Into Your Advantage" (https://a.co/d/fNfXnKX) "Keep Chopping Wood: An Ordinary Approach to Achieving Extraordinary Success" (https://a.co/d/fZljRly) 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 Mary Beth continue their discussion. In the previous episode, Mary Beth shared her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and adversity to become a respected judge and now a passionate advocate for recovery. Today, she talks more about the recovery process and shares her experiences to reduce stigma, offer hope, and guide others on the path to healing. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and recap of Part 1 [01:26] - The process for becoming a Federal Administrative Law Judge [03:53] - Mary Beth's take on "Addiction = Disease" [06:02] - Statistics related to recovery rates [07:41] - Rewiring the brain for recovery [11:21] - The nudge Mary Beth felt to help others in recovery [13:36] - Helping women recover from various traumas through SHE RECOVERS [15:17] - Mary Beth found her purpose in helping others through her pain [18:04] - How Mary Beth improves her significant relationships [20:34] - Mary Beth's definition of success [21:40] - #1 daily habit [22:19] - Traits of a great leader [23:00] - Best advice Mary Beth received [24:31] - Mary Beth's legacy [25:33] - How Mary Beth invests in her growth [27:27] - Best way to connect with Mary Beth [30:53] - Different ways Mary Beth has fun [32:20] - Books recommendations [33:00] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: "The bad things about having an addiction are the losses. It's not that you try to forget them; you try to ignore them. But there's that pain of knowing that you've lost things you wanted—things you maybe worked for—and because of your addiction, you had to give them away, or they were taken away." "It's important that we all recognize our natural rhythms and accommodate them to the best of our ability." "The positive choices rewire the brain. And when you make good positive choices in your recovery, it's a new normal." "Challenge your own thoughts if you find yourself caught in negative loops." "Success in life is more about having meaningful work, challenging but not too much, and a balanced life." "You have to decide what you're going to do about the pain you've experienced and hopefully find a way to heal and give back to others." "When you get to work on time, today and tomorrow and the next day, you do that for a month, that it's usually a habit. It's not a struggle anymore. That's your new normal." 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/hNTWHiq) Girl Walks Out of a Bar by Lisa F. Smith (https://a.co/d/cb2fXZe) Books by Gabor Maté Books by Holly Whitaker USEFUL RESOURCES: https://junkietojudge.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121/ https://x.com/MaryBethO_ https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.holuboconnor/ "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction" (https://a.co/d/fBuYR61) 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 Mary Beth O'Connor — retired Federal Administrative Law Judge, author of the book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction," childhood trauma survivor, addiction overcomer (sober since 1994), board member of the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, trainer, speaker, and wife. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:06] - Mary Beth's bio [04:01] - How childhood abuse led Mary Beth to use drugs at 12 [06:05] - Escalation of her addiction during her teenage years [07:11] - Negative consequences she experienced [08:33] - Affording drugs in high school [09:55] - Deciding to enter rehab at 32 [11:06] - The process of recovery [13:47] - How anxiety and PTSD impacted her addiction and recovery [15:54] - Impact of anxiety on while in school [17:17] - Mary Beth's recovery journey from the trauma [18:36] - Societal expectations of instant success [23:03] - Mary Beth's recovery plan [26:05] - Completing college while also pursuing recovery [26:53] - Going to law school at 39 [28:49] - Her husband's commitment to their relationship [31:06] - Mary Beth's experience at a law firm [32:48] - What is a Federal Administrative Judge? [34:15] - Outro NOTABLE QUOTES: "The life of having a meth use disorder—it's not a happy life. It's pretty miserable. But I knew that I had to deal with my trauma because if I didn't, I was never going to really be happy." "Don't think about what it's going to take for you to get out of the building today. Think about what it's going to take you to get out of this room, and then once you get out of this room, into the hall, and so on." "It's helpful to listen to what worked for other people. It's helpful to read other ideas because they're sources of information that may help you. It's just that you're the decision-maker." "It took a long time and a lot of work for me... It was a lot harder and took much longer for me to recover from the trauma than from my substance use disorder." "One of the dangers of our society right now is that everywhere we turn, there are promises of instant success or instant changing of a problem into something that's great. That's not reality. If you spend a lifetime tying knots in your rope, you can't expect to have them all untied just because you took a pill or you went to an hour with some shrink." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://junkietojudge.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121/ https://x.com/MaryBethO_ https://www.facebook.com/marybeth.holuboconnor/ "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction" (https://a.co/d/fBuYR61) 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 Diana Lammerts – TV host, journalist, business strategist, entrepreneur, content creator, head of DL Media, and Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council. Diana has also worked in radio and TV production. As Global Director of Communications for the Global AI Council, Diana helps businesses integrate AI into their operations to drive growth and efficiency. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:07] - AI in daily life [05:50] - How AI is impacting education and the job market [09:03] - Diana's backstory [11:28] - Combining creativity and business [12:28] - The importance of partnerships and collaboration across different industries [15:21] - Diana's experience traveling and working remotely [17:28] - Kate Hancock: Creator of the Global AI Council [19:12] - Becoming an entrepreneur [20:35] - Effective leadership strategies for dealing with different types of employees [26:06] - Empowering employees to make decisions and prioritize client needs [28:06] - Improving the ability to communicate effectively on camera [32:33] - Ways for subject matter experts to appear more confident on camera [35:32] - Creating video content consistently for your business and personal brand [39:39] - How Diana improves her relationships [42:38] - Diana's definition of success [45:02] - Top daily habit [46:01] - Traits of a great leader [46:46] - How Diana invests in her growth [49:12] - Contact information for Diana [52:25] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "AI is very helpful. I understand it can be scary, but so was the internet." "The impact AI is making in the marketplace. Imagine people who have different abilities or, some say, are disabled. They have the opportunity to do things they haven't been able to do now." "Always be working yourself out of a job." "You have to own your real estate, which means you have to own your emails, phone numbers, etc. Because when you're on a platform like Facebook, Instagram, etc., and you are one of the big companies, get the emails because if they shut you down, you lose everything, including your revenue." "You are allowed to feel what you feel. But you're in control of how you react. So your feelings are valid, but it's how you react that makes a difference." "Whatever makes you happy. That is success for you." "Record yourself. And the best thing is, it's you can even use it for social media. It's not even just to practice; you can actually hit two birds with one stone." "The first one you do will always be the worst, it's always going to be the worst one. But when you go back and look at it, six months, a year later, you'll be able to see the progress that you've made." BOOK MENTIONED: Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen by Donald Miller (https://a.co/d/9uGqIaA) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://dlmedia.info https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianalammerts/ https://www.instagram.com/dianalammerts/ https://www.facebook.com/DianaLammertsDLMedia https://x.com/dianalammerts http://www.dianalammerts.contactin.bio 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 AJ Adams — author of The Bible Business Blueprint, founder of the Gospel Patrons Community, CEO of Thousand Hills Consulting, marketing expert, speaker, coach, husband, and father. Through his company, AJ helps people grow their businesses and give generously to make a positive impact in the world. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Welcome notes and AJ's bio [02:16] - AJ's background [03:58] - Discovering the power of public speaking [05:27] - Transition from ministry to entrepreneurship [06:51] - Financial struggles and turning point in his life [10:33] - Helping people through his business [13:00] - Prioritizing mission and culture in business [14:45] - Launching Thousand Hills Consulting [18:39] - The formula for making money without taking advantage of people [19:53] - Relationships are the true currency of business [22:43] - Jesus was the greatest marketer [24:40] - What is marketing and why is it important? [26:46] - Compassion-driven marketing [30:08] - Transforming transactional marketing into transformational marketing [31:24] - Proposing to his wife on their first official date [33:42] - Immediate sales pitches on LinkedIn [36:06] - Example of Hitch movie for building relationships [37:43] - Creating genuine relationships on Facebook [39:00] - Toxic masculinity vs. true masculinity [40:03] - Being a fierce protector and a gentle lover [42:25] - Why most men are afraid to stand up for what's right and face criticism [45:31] - How AJ improves his significant relationships [49:36] - Importance of communication in relationships [51:29] - AJ's definition of success [51:52] - #1 daily habit [52:30] - Best advice AJ received [54:32] - Book recommendations [56:02] - Wrap up NOTABLE QUOTES: "Behind every great success story is an even greater backstory." "You can bring the passion for helping people together with the desire to earn an income, and your business can become your ministry." "Serve your way to the sale." "If your hands are too clean, you're not getting in the trenches with your customers. If your hands are too dirty, you're too far in the trenches, and now you'll drown with them instead of helping them." "You don't create trust. People give us trust based on the value we've delivered." "Relationship is the true currency of business." "If your clients come to you because of money, they're going to leave for the same reason. So there's got to be more behind it than that. You've got to have more to offer than just what you charge." "True masculinity is loving one woman, loving your family, being tender with your family, and being a fierce protector." "True masculinity is not toxic. It's being tough but tender." "If you want to avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing." "Truth inherently is offensive. And if you don't agree, that's fine. The truth does not require your endorsement. It's still true." "An easy life makes a weak man, but a hard life makes a strong man." BOOKS MENTIONED: Acts of Solomon (https://a.co/d/evxbmet) B.O.S.S. Moves: Business Mastery Secrets from a Million Dollar Round Table by Myron Golden (https://a.co/d/e5pgoXU) PODCAST MENTIONED: The Mark Driscoll Podcast USEFUL RESOURCES: https://ajadamsofficial.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/imajadams/ https://www.instagram.com/imajadams/ https://stan.store/imajadams https://www.youtube.com/@ImAJAdams https://x.com/imajadams https://www.facebook.com/theajadams/ 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 the previous episode, John and Dr. Keira Barr discussed her journey into the field of dermatology and how her skin changes led her to discover the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin. Today, they discuss the importance of curiosity, compassion, and connection for healing and how these impact skin health and our overall well-being, relationships, and business. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - 3 secrets for healing the body: curiosity, compassion, and connection [02:54] - Dr. Keira's entrepreneurial journey [05:07] - Advice for skincare beginners, especially males [07:53] - The value of doing one thing at a time and getting quick wins [10:06] - What Dr. Keira does to improve her significant relationships [14:22] - Dr. Keira's definition of success [15:46] - Top daily habit [16:16] - Traits of a great leader [16:53] - Best advice Dr. Keira ever received [17:53] - Dr. Keira's legacy [19:06] - How Dr. Keira invests in personal growth [22:05] - The best way to connect with Dr. Keira [27:27] - Books recommendations [29:30] - The difficulty of understanding complex medical terminology [33:33] - Wrap-up NOTABLE QUOTES: "If we aren't curious, how are we going to know what we need to do to change?" "Connection, especially as entrepreneurs, it's very lonely. If you look at the literature, one of the number one predictors of outcome is social support. Feeling alone, feeling disconnected is one of the primary reasons that people do not do well." "Skincare is not just about the products and procedures… It's taking care of all parts of you living inside the skin of yours." "Skin health and mental health are not separate. The brain and the skin are intimately connected." "Success is paying attention to the relationship I have with myself and honoring that." "If you're feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or maxed out, start with the one thing that can help you move that needle. It doesn't always have to be visible. Sometimes, it's about how you feel inside." "A great leader is curious, doesn't assume they know all the answers, and is open and receptive to the collective ideas and thoughts being shared." "To be a coach only requires that we be one step ahead of the people that we're coaching. You can't coach where you've never been." "We can't change what's happened in the past, but we can decide how we'd want to be in our relationship with our present so that we can move into our future with a greater sense of ease." The three critical secrets for healing the body: Curiosity: Understanding what you need to change and how to take the next best step. Compassion: Recognizing your needs without self-criticism and addressing them. Connection: The importance of social support and connection in overall well-being. BOOKS MENTIONED: When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr. Gabor Maté (https://a.co/d/6scxKBi) The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk (https://a.co/d/buZI2PL) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://drkeirabarr.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirabarr/ https://www.instagram.com/drkeirabarr https://www.facebook.com/drkeirabarr/ https://www.youtube.com/@keirabarr7540 The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty and Live the Life You Crave - https://a.co/d/b9ocbrG Take the skincare quiz: https://chooseresilience.outgrow.us/Copy-of-chooseresilience-3 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 shares his thoughts on the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on July 13th, 2024. While the bullet only grazed his ear, the incident shook the nation. John opens up about his reaction to the news and how it made him reflect on the current political discourse in America. He stresses the importance of treating those who have opposing views with empathy and compassion and finding solutions instead of creating more conflict. This episode is about improving relationships with others (even those with whom we disagree), not politics. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [00:38] - The incident: President Trump was grazed by a bullet [01:07] - Reaction to the news [02:46] - Podcast's focus on relationships [05:36] - A time when people could disagree and still be friends [07:03] - Being open to different opinions and having respectful conversations [08:31] - Civic duty - Voting and being part of the democratic process [11:01] - John's commitment to voting since turning 18 [12:48] - Listen more and speak with empathy and understanding [15:27] - Concerns for the country [16:45] - Having love, care, and concern for others improves relationships and the country 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. Keira Barr — a dual board-certified dermatologist, menopause specialist, author of The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty, and Live the Life You Crave, speaker, educator, skin cancer survivor, wife, and mom. The two discuss the interconnectedness between the mind, body, and skin and the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [01:57] - Dr. Keira's background [04:29] - Dr. Keira's journey into integrative and functional medicine [07:16] - John's perspective on health [09:13] - "The Skin Whisperer" book [15:09] - Skincare audit to assess overall well-being [18:05] - Relationship between stress, inflammation, and immune system [19:14] - NICE (Neuro, Immune, Cutaneous, Endocrine) system [20:38] - Impact of personal authenticity on relationships and health [23:29] - Inflammation and impact on overall health [27:34] - Dr. Keira's plans to collaborate with psychiatrists [31:20] - Study shows 98% of people with skin issues report mental health impacts [32:51] - John's fascination with neuroscience [34:49] - Observing body language to enhance self-awareness and relationships NOTABLE QUOTES: "Your skin is a reflection of your internal health. So, what you see on the surface of your skin is an invitation to get really curious about what's happening in your life." "Everything in your environment that can impact how your skin functions, how your body functions, and how you function in your skin is in relationship with each other." "Most people go around thinking there's something wrong with them; I must be broken. And you're not broken. You just maybe have been misinformed. Maybe no one told you. And there's an opportunity to learn." "Health is really about the integration of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being." "What you see on your skin is an invitation from your body to get really curious about what's happening in your life, in your relationships, with the environment that you're in, and the products that you're using." "Our body has its own language. And the invitation is, can you be open and willing to learn the language of your body? Because that is the key to the kingdom of enhancing your relationships, relationship with your first year yourself first, and then your relationship with others." USEFUL RESOURCES: https://drkeirabarr.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/keirabarr/ https://www.instagram.com/drkeirabarr https://www.facebook.com/drkeirabarr/ https://www.youtube.com/@keirabarr7540 The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Look Younger, Radiate Beauty and Live the Life You Crave - https://a.co/d/b9ocbrG 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 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/