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Opening The Corporate Closet: Transforming Biases to Gay Advancement in Corporate America by Kevin W. Jones Consiliumcoachingllc.com There is a gay glass ceiling in corporate America that few have broken through. Why? It’s a different type of glass. It keeps openly gay employees from advancing while confining those who aren’t out to remain in their closet. If you’re out, you run up against biases that prevent gay advancement. If you’re not out, you might advance but you’re not bringing your true self along with you. With anti-LGBTQ sentiment on the rise, now more than ever, organizations can widen the opportunities for gay advancement for those both in and out of the closet, and smash that gay glass ceiling once and for all. Kevin Jones wrote this book based on the challenges he faced navigating, ultimately successfully, corporate America as a Gay man. It highlights the author’s own experiences growing up closeted in the conservative South as a Gen Xer in the 1970s and ’80s, and how those experiences influenced his early career development inside the corporate closet and later advancement once he came out. It also investigates the hidden forms of discrimination and biases ingrained in the collective mindset of straight people as well as those inside the LGBTQ+ community. Blending anecdotes from the author’s life with data from multiple sources to depict the unique complexities of life as a gay person in corporate America, he illustrates the challenges, microdecisions and microaggressions that they and their closeted peers face every day. Whether you’re gay or straight, however you identify, after reading this book, you will become more aware of your own judgments and biases, both toward yourself and those around you.

The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Sacred Union: Ascending to a 5D Paradise by Suzanna Kennedy https://amzn.to/3PC8qfT Suzannakennedy.com Ascend with Suzanna Kennedy: Your Journey to 5D Paradise Begins Now Have you ever felt like there was more to life, a higher state of existence just out of reach? Do you crave a life brimming with joy, free of the heavy chains of past traumas, doubts, and limiting beliefs? You’re not alone. Thousands have walked the path you’re on, searching for answers, seeking a life of abundance, love, and harmony. And many have found their guide in Suzanna Kennedy, the revered ascension coach who’s been transforming lives for over two decades. With her latest masterpiece, “Sacred Union – Ascending to a 5D Paradise,” you are invited into an intimate odyssey, a journey of personal transformation that promises to unlock a reality you’ve only dared to dream of. Top Reasons Why This Book Will Change Your Life: Suzanna’s Personal Ascension Story: Dive deep into an engrossing narrative that chronicles Suzanna’s own path to enlightenment. Walk with her through the mystical landscapes of Sedona, the ancient energies of Europe, and moments of profound spiritual awakening. Her story isn’t just a tale; it’s an open invitation to embark on your own transformative journey. Achieve Sacred Union: What does it truly mean to be in Sacred Union? With oneself? With others? With the universe? Suzanna demystifies this age-old concept, offering you tools and insights to attain a harmonious, resonant state of being that will change the way you view relationships, self-love, and the world around you. Your Ultimate Life Upgrade: Are you ready to clear your blocks? Suzanna presents powerful, time-tested techniques to help you shed emotional baggage, embrace your divine potential, and align with your higher self. Experience transformative exercises, meditations, and actionable insights that are more than just words on a page—they’re your personal manual for ascension. Unlock the Secrets to Higher Dimensional Manifestation: Have you ever wondered why some desires manifest effortlessly while others remain out of reach? Dive deep into the Reality Crafting 5.0 system and discover the intricacies of manifesting from a place of true alignment and power. “Sacred Union – Ascending to a 5D Paradise” is more than just a book. It’s a portal, a key, an invitation to a life of boundless joy, love, and abundance. Experience life fully and joyfully through this great book.

Jeanette Lowry, Residual Income Transformational Coach On How To Get Off The 9-5 and Build a Residual Income Business Jeanettelowry.com Biography Mini Bio: Jeanette Lowry An established Transformational Coach focused on Residual Wealth and Well-being; Jeanette provides women an unparalleled step-by-step methodology with her Signature training called PIVOT. Her passion is to get women home with family by teaching them how to exit the 9-5 while learning Entrepreneurship. Jeanette has gained over three decades of experience & wisdom training networks of people to leverage the buying power of many while building a global network of like-minded people who aspire to be financially independent. The passion that fuels Jeanette is being the catalyst to help women see a vision of themselves growing into the woman they know they are meant to be. In doing so, over time they can create the beautiful life ‘THEY’ DESIGN! Jeanette’s ability to train others to step into leadership has allowed her to enjoy both time & financial freedom. She possesses a sophisticated understanding of Brand partnerships, influence marketing, social selling, and e-commerce. Utilizing several social media platforms with the ability to gain leverage and connections is central to the business model through PIVOT her 16 Week training program.

Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told: Corporate Storytelling for Career Success and Value-Driven Marketing by Steve Multer https://amzn.to/46vK2TV The corporate speaker’s best friend for adding value, passion, and connection to any talk you give. No one likes to be sold to, but everyone loves a great story. That’s why average brands pitch, but smart brands communicate. Get ready to rise above the average. Corporate storytelling combines informative content with personal investment, turning your typical lecture into a meaningful conversation. Whatever work you do or topic you’re asked to deliver, learning to connect with your audience as trusted partners rather than captive commodities instantly elevates your message’s success. Veteran Fortune 500 spokesman and executive speaker coach Steve Multer shares the marketing strategies and secrets to delivering value-driven content that reaches the heart as well as the head. With fun, practical, easily applied tips, this energetic and insightful guide will level up your public speaking skills, build your confidence onstage or on-camera, and position you as a more valuable representative for your company. Steve helps you to Speak from your audience’s perspective for maximum attention, retention, and follow-up response. Leverage crucial rules of business in the dynamic speaker-audience relationship. Reduce fear of public speaking through clarity, structure, and undeniable value. Add personal passion to your talk that inspires equal passion in your listeners. Craft a winning sales plan to open strong, close stronger, and never say goodbye until you’ve set up the next hello. Build brand-identity skills into a better story for any audience, any size, any topic. Ensure your talk lasts long after you’ve left the spotlight. Get Nothing Gets Sold Until the Story Gets Told and discover the power of corporate storytelling.

JJ Brun, “The Retired Spy” on Mastering the Art of Interpersonal Relationships Theretiredspy.com As a seasoned veteran of the Intelligence Branch of the Canadian Armed Forces, I served with distinction as an contact handler on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Years in the discrete world of human intelligence and counter human intelligence have driven my desire to understand human behavior’s intricacies and pass on the complex notion of interpersonal communication. Although retired from active duty, I realized much of what I learned could be utilized in the civilian world. Based on the Four Temperament (DISC) Model of Human Behaviour to better understand any maximize human dynamics, my exclusive training programs provide a comprehensive analysis of communication techniques, empowering individuals to enhance authentic relationships that promote trust, innovation, and productivity.

Dave Albin of Firewalk Adventures on Creating the Most Powerful Team/Life Changing Experiences Firewalkadventures.com Firewalking is an ancient ritual that has existed for thousands of years. Practiced by different people around the world, it has roots in many different cultures. The common thread that all firewalking rituals seem to share is that the firewalk itself demonstrates courage, faith and strength — the ability to stand up to one’s fears and take on whatever challenges life sends forth. Firewalking is more than a single act undertaken on a single day of your life. It is the ultimate metaphor for mastering life’s obstacles — and our wn insecurities and fears about them — through sheer force of will. It is a potent symbol of maximized human potential and of everything that is possible. About Dave Albin Dave is the #1 Firewalk Instructor in America. Firewalking is a 1,000 year old rite of passage ritual where you literally walk across hot burning coals. Having worked for Tony Robbins for 19+ years and starting Firewalk Productions in 2014 Dave has firewalked hundreds of thousands of people. He and Tony Robbins set a World Record in London in 2005 walking over 12,300 people. His success has a scary and violent past. On June 8th, 1988 he put a gun to his head to stop the excruciating pain from both drug and alcohol addiction. 2023 will mark 35 years of sobriety. Dave’s clients include Googe, NASA, Notre Dame, Virginia Tech, Heineken, RE Max, Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Chick-fil-A, CRISP Video, Mystery Hill, Y.M.C.A., Replace Your University, Tony Robbins, T Harv Eker, NATE BAILEY, The 4-Seasons, The Omni Hotel, The Waldorf Astoria, Waikoloa Hotel, and MANY others.

Dr. Amy Neuzil, N.D. Naturopathic Doctor, MTHFR and Epigenetics Expert Tohealthwiththat.com Biography Amy is a naturopathic doctor who became an MTHFR and epigenetic expert because of her own MTHFR mutation. Addressing this issue gave her such great health gains, she had to share the wealth. MTHFR is a genetic variance in how folate is activated that affects neurotransmitter formation, antioxidant balance, cellular energy, DNA methylation, cell division, reproduction, and personality. Amy works one-on-one and in group formats with clients to help them optimize the genes they were born with. She is passionate about educating people about the role of gene mutations in health, mental health, and even personality. She also loves to share knowledge about the difference between different forms of folate, the risks and benefits of food fortification with folic acid, and the problems related to MTHFR. These include hormone imbalance, mental health issues, and fertility.

Greg Birch of Delta Fit on The Power of Progressive Discipline Technique Deltafitlife.com Greg Birch is a true warrior at heart, having served our country as an Army officer in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After completing his service, he used his natural leadership abilities to excel in the insurance industry, setting sales records and coaching others to achieve greatness. But it was his personal struggle with anxiety and depression that led him on a journey of self-discovery and the creation of the Progressive Discipline Technique. Today, as the founder of Delta Fit, Greg is dedicated to helping individuals transform their physical, mental, and spiritual health to become their best selves.

Who’s a Good Dog?: And How to Be a Better Human by Jessica Pierce Jessicapierce.net A guide to cultivating a shared life of joy and respect with our dogs. Who’s a Good Dog? is an invitation to nurture more thoughtful and balanced relationships with our canine companions. By deepening our curiosity about what our dogs are experiencing, and by working together with them in a spirit of collaboration, we can become more effective and compassionate caregivers. With sympathy for the challenges met by both dogs and their humans, bioethicist Jessica Pierce explores common practices of caring for dogs, including how we provide exercise, what we feed, how and why we socialize and train, and how we employ tools such as collars and leashes. She helps us both to identify potential sources of fear and anxiety in our dogs’ lives and to expand practices that provide physical and emotional nourishment. Who’s a Good Dog? also encourages us to think more critically about what we expect of our dogs and how these expectations can set everyone up for success or failure. Pierce offers resources to help us cultivate attentiveness and kindness, inspiring us to practice the art of noticing, of astonishment, of looking with fresh eyes at these beings we think we know so well. And more than this, she makes her findings relatable by examining facets of her relationship with Bella, the dog in her life. As Bella shows throughout, all dogs are good dogs, and we, as humans and dog guardians, could be doing a little bit better to get along with them and give them what they need.

Branding Queens by Kim D Rozdeba Branding Queens is a collection of stories about twenty women entrepreneurs who, against all odds, built famous brands that were beloved by millions of customers worldwide. Building a brand isn’t easy. Establishing an iconic brand is one in a million. Add the fact of being a woman in an unfortunately still male-dominated business world, and you’d think it was almost impossible. Branding Queens celebrates the branding accomplishments of these self-made women who persevered in a man’s world to create an enduring brand dynasty. Branding Queens focuses on five cosmetics and beauty brands, four women apparel innovators, three media moguls, three manufacturers of vacuum cleaners, airplanes, and toys, two bakers, one winemaker, one direct marketer, and a real queen. Branding expert Kim D. Rozdeba unravels these fascinating stories with a clear perspective on creating a brand in twenty different ways. You will learn how these women marketed hope, health, dignity, confidence, beauty, empowerment, and happiness through their products and services. To help uncover the secrets to these women’s success, Kim assesses how the branding queens approached each of five branding components-Commitment, Construct, Community, Content, and Consistency (the 5 C’s). These women lived life to its fullest by following their passions and purpose. Their stories are just as big as their brands. Branding Queens will inspire you, empower you, and encourage your entrepreneurial spirit. About the author Kim Derrick Rozdeba has spent thirty years shaping and managing brands. Branding is his passion, so no surprise in his spare time, he writes about the topic in a blog and recently in his first book, Branding Queens. One day it occurred to him how little was written about branding from a gender perspective, especially from an entrepreneurial woman brand leader. Exploring the idea, he realized this was an untold story of a long list of women he found so inspiring that he decided then and there to make these inspirational women the subject of his first book. When he isn’t investigating what makes some brands iconic and others wither away in time, he works in the corporate world supporting a global brand as head of communications and public affairs. Kim enjoys long reflective walks, gourmet cooking and quaffing stellar wines. He resides in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with his wife, Brenda, and has three adult children.

George Kocher, CEO of Brand North on Building Brands SEO and Complex Internet Structures of Sales Funnels Brandnorth.com Brand North Brand North is an award-winning, data-driven digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO, content creation, web development, and more. The company’s website states that Brand North is committed to driving conversions that lead to increased revenue for our clients, focusing on technical solutions that create demand for products or services. Our services include SEO, Google Maps, PR & Growth Hacking, CRM & Data Analytics, and Reputation Management. At Brand North, we take the time to understand our clients’ needs and strategically grow their businesses using evidence-based tools. We value integrity, mastery, and innovation, and we take pride in developing businesses to their full potential. About George Kocher is a data-driven leader with experience building and managing high-performance sales and marketing teams. After graduating from Cornell University, George worked as an Analyst at Barclays Capital and VP of Business Development at Sunspire Health, where he helped to grow the organization to 16 locations and an eventual sale to Kohlberg Private Equity. After Sunspire Health, George took over as VP of Business Development for Lakeview Health, a portfolio company of The Riverside Company, where he also helped within their healthcare fund. He currently serves as the founder and CEO of Brand North, a digital marketing growth agency that focuses on applying sophisticated marketing strategies and technical solutions to local businesses and national businesses within behavioral healthcare. An exemplary athlete and an academic standout, George epitomizes the essence of leadership both in the field and boardroom. Drawing from his diverse experiences, George has established himself as a significant figure in the business realm.

Better Decisions Faster: Unshakable Confidence When You Need It Most by Paul Epstein Paulepsteinspeaks.com “Your ultimate guide to confidence and courage—one decision at a time.” —Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of The Five-Second Rule and The High 5 Habit Foreword by Marshall Goldsmith Make better decisions faster with the Head + Heart = Hands Equation The average adult makes more than 35,000 decisions in a day. Most are mundane, but there are a handful that separate businesses that boom or bust, careers that succeed or fail, relationships that make it or don’t, and lives of happiness or hopelessness. These most valuable decisions (MVDs) represent the gap between a green-light life and a red-light life. In more than fifteen years as an NFL and NBA executive, Paul Epstein saw firsthand how, when faced with such an overwhelming number of decisions, even elite performers can rush to bad judgments or become paralyzed by indecision. In Better Decisions Faster, he draws from the green-light wisdom of Fortune 500 CEOs, Olympians, Shark Tank entrepreneurs, world-record holders, Ivy League professors, and Navy SEALs to reveal a revolutionary new system for maximally efficient and confident decision-making. The solve is the Head + Heart = Hands Equation—Head (mindset) + Heart (authenticity) = Hands (action)—which taps into the three most primal and powerful aspects of our humanity to tackle such MVDs as: » Strategy: A or B? » Job: stay or go? » Deal: do it or don’t? » Team: hire or fire? » Financial: invest or pass? » Time: spend on X or Y? » Relationship: in or out? You’re just moments away from making these decisions better, faster, and with unshakable confidence. The playbook is in your hands.

Sara Webb, Meditation Coach, Author, Speaker, Spiritual Activist on The Power of Meditation Sarawebbsays.com Biography Sara Webb is an author, speaker, and meditation coach. She collaborates with successful leaders with closet anxiety to take back control of their lives by teaching them to relax, so they can have more energy, and focus on what’s important. Sara empowers clients with high-functioning anxiety to find their own inner resources, their power within. She teaches pocket-sized techniques to process stress, improve daily happiness, and bring the best versions of themselves to their own lives. Her book “LOOK LUSH” is a collection of poetry outlining her rise from the ashes after a multi-man rape, coming out of the closet, and getting sober / healing addiction through the power within ourselves in conjunction with nature. Sara has a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Purdue, bachelor’s degrees from LSU, and has been an entrepreneur since 2015. She lives in sunny Florida, traveling internationally for workshops and speaking engagements.

Tyler Helm, Fitness Trainer and Sobriety Advocate on Overcoming Addiction and Finding Ones Purpose Instagram.com/Helm.fitness717 Biography Tyler Helm currently fulfilling his life as a Fitness Trainer and sobriety advocate. Father of 2 girls ages 11 and 12. Overcoming alcoholism with a previous history in construction. Through the struggles of being overweight found fitness which gave the strength to battle alcohol and a limited mind set. Now believing he can use his story to influence and empower others into being the best version of themselves.

Grab Life by the Dreams by Karin Freeland Karinfreeland.com Goodbye status quo, hello purpose-driven life: Your guide to building a regret-proof life today. “I want more out of life . . . but where do I start?” “I feel stuck. Why can’t I get out of my own way?” “What’s my purpose and how do I make it happen?” If you find yourself having these feelings, it’s time to Grab Life by the Dreams. Through personal examples, helpful exercises, and encouragement from someone who’s walked the walk, Karin Freeland will show you how to: – Identify what you really want out of life so you can achieve success on your terms – Embrace change and learn to cultivate your dream life one habit at a time – Create a more confident version of yourself and attain a growth mindset – Use a simple, proven 4-step process to truly EDIT Your Life(TM) – And so much more…. Your past and current circumstances don’t have to define you or determine the future direction of your life. Grab Life by the Dreams is the key to getting out of the passenger seat of life and back into the driver’s seat. Buckle up-you’re about to embark on a life-changing ride! Bio: Karin Freeland is a certified Life Reinvention Coach who coaches high-achieving women looking to achieve success without sacrifice and make their dreams a reality. She’s also a speaker, podcast host and award-winning author. Her new book Grab Life by the Dreams empowers women to build a regret-proof and intentional life. Karin is a wife and mother residing in Greenville, SC.

SPECIFIC SPINE: A Doctor’s Guide to Back Pain Relief – Written for Clinicians, Therapists, Trainers, and Ordinary People with Back Pain by Lysander Jim M.D. Masterymedical.com Are you puzzled by a disc bulge? Disheartened by unsuccessful physical therapy attempts? Considering surgery? In this comprehensive introduction Board-certified spine specialist Lysander Jim, M.D. reveals the mysteries of the human spine and low back pain. Learn expert insights about the fundamental cause of most back pain. Navigate the complex decision of whether surgery is the right path for you. Master posture and movement techniques to nurture your spine back to health. Discover actionable advice on choosing the ideal mattress, chair, and car seat to wind down your pain. Learn rehabilitative exercises accompanied by step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Don’t endure the discomfort — the journey to healing begins with understanding. Dr. Lysander Jim is a Board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor who specializes in the treatment of low back pain and immunological conditions arising from damp building exposure. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in psychology (2007) and earned his medical doctorate (M.D.) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2011). Dr. Jim then completed a medical internship at new York hospital, Queens before completing his training. In 2015, Dr. Jim completed his residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with top scholastic honors at the Veteran Affairs Hospital/University of California in Los Angeles.

Mike Begg, Co-Founder, CEO, Interim COO of AMZ Advisers, Global Ecommerce Brand Accelerators Amzadvisers.com AMZ Advisers is a full-service eCommerce consultancy focused on creating growth opportunities for Brands / Manufacturers / Private labels across the US, Europe, Canada, and Asia. Our team of 45+ talented individuals has come together to drive sales for brands worldwide since 2014. Mike Begg is an eCommerce entrepreneur, and currently, the co-founder of a digital marketing agency focused on the Amazon platform. He made the jump to start his own business and get into eCommerce while he was working in real estate for Sears and could see the writing on the wall that the company was going down. At the same time, Amazon was in its ascendency and he saw a huge opportunity to build a business around it.

Craig Goodliffe, CEO and Founder of Cyberbacker Cyberbacker.com About Cyberbacker The concept of Cyberbacker originally started and was first implemented in The Good Life Group, a real estate company of CEO Craig Goodliffe. Craig believes that equal opportunities should be given and great talents can be found from anywhere in the globe. Cyberbacker was established on January of 2018 with a goal of partnering great individuals to clients who share the same values and characters. They believe that like-minded individuals working towards the same goals or business have the highest capacity of growing. Cyberbacker aims to provide premium and world-class services to their partners. Today, in just the span of five years, they are servicing 3000+ and growing, delighted and satisfied clients. Craig Goodliffe helps growth minded, emerging business owners, one Cyberbacker at a time. Venue owner, and a cool dad! Craig, the founder and CEO of Cyberbacker, works with international people specifically located in the Philippines. These hard-working people taking care of each family member in their household makes him wonder about who’s going to take care of them when the time comes. Cyberbacker’s mission as an organization is to help our cyberbackers with retirement and being able to support while giving back to their community. Craig has started hiring internationally since 2012, and seeing the great talent of some Filipinos who worked in the call center industry before, he started hiring and built a great team to go through a hundred applications to find that one great person who meets our caliber and our criteria.

The 7 Figure Expert by Noah St. John “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” 7figureexpertbook.com Biography DR. NOAH ST. JOHN is known worldwide as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” Working with Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives and elite entrepreneurs, Noah is famous for helping his coaching clients make more in 12 weeks than they did in the past 12 months, while gaining 1-3 hours per day and 4-8 weeks per year. Noah’s mission is to eliminate not-enoughness from the world and he is internationally recognized for his signature coaching services; facilitating workshops at companies and institutions across the globe; and appearing on over 1,000 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, The Hallmark Channel, NPR, Entrepreneur, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Selling Power and SUCCESS Magazine.

Unanswered Prayer: What Do You Do When God is Silent – 30-Day Devotional by Linda Agnew The “weight” of waiting on God. Welcome to the elite club of waiting…on God! What do you do when God is silent? This devotional explores feelings, real feelings, and steps to take when very long periods of time have passed and your most intimate prayer requests remain unanswered by God. Unanswered Prayer – What Do You Do When God is Silent is an encouraging tool that will help you find peace and direction as you anxiously await your God-given answer to your most precious prayers. Linda offers insightful thoughts on faith, and holding on to faith, in an effort to bring a holistic understanding of the silence of God. This devotional will deepen your confidence and trust in God while you wait on His perfect timing for your answer. Prayer is a cycle – some have prayed and God has answered speedily or in a “reasonable” amount of time…perfect cycle. That is not everybody’s reality; for some the cycle is broken…we pray, no answer; this “broken” cycle is repeated over and over again. This devotional is for those of us who have prayed and waited on the Lord; waited a little longer, and many, many years and prayers later we are stillwaiting. We are not the faint of heart; we are seasoned veterans in this unanswered prayer game. In this book you will learn: Waiting on God is never in vain God is always in control It is never too late; God will answer (in His timing) He has not forgotten you or your unanswered prayer This is a must read for anyone who has been waiting on God and need to understand that His silence is never the end of the story – it is always too soon to give up. Through her words, Linda helps us to remember the joy of His blessings as we wait. This book is a powerful tool to help you continue to move forward, trust God, and wait for Him to speak into your life.

Josh Parish, CEO of Get Up Gang and The Science of Fitness and Moving Workouts Linktr.ee/thejoshparish Biography Josh Parish: CEO of GetUpGang.com 20 years Health & Fitness Coach 5 years Soft Tissue Therapist Lifelong Student Leader & Salesman +3 years of Real Estate Sales (+35,000,000 sold) +100 Various Sales Jobs +$250,000 spent on personal development Master Rapport Builder & Solutions Strategist Builder of Leaders Coach of Coaches

Narek Vardanyan, Founder and CEO at Prelaunch.com Prelaunch.com Prelaunch is billed as the Most Reliable Way to Get Product Insights on its website. Validate your product concept with data you can trust. Then, co-create with your community to ensure a successful launch. Narek Vardanyan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker. He speaks about business-related topics, about management, growth, culture and leadership. Together with his team, Narek is on a mission to create an ecosystem where all impactful innovations thrive. It contains service, software and media companies to help innovators and creators succeed. Among them, Prelaunch.com is a product-market fit testing platform that helps creators validate their concepts and ideas through a unique trusted methodology before actually launching their products into the markets. It helps to save hundreds of thousands of dollars and years of product development otherwise spent on products that nobody wants, as well as save millions of tons of waste going into the environment. Narek is the author of the bestselling “Crowdfunding Secrets” book and has been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg, TEDx etc.

Steve Feldman, CEO of Feinberg Consulting On Substance Abuse, Addiction and Mental Heath Treatments Feinbergcare.com Biography I have over 40 years of experience as a business owner and entrepreneur. I am a trained interventionist, and I now work with hundreds of families, helping to create positive outcomes in the areas of addiction, mental health, family crisis interventions, and healing. I have made my passion my career, and I am proud to be part of Feinberg Consulting, a great group of people involved in personal growth, interventions, mental health, addiction recovery, and self-care. I love what I do and am grateful for every part of my journey that has led me here. My philosophy is that balance, continual efforts toward optimal self-care, and ongoing personal development are everything when it comes to being your best. I believe the most successful outcomes come from creating an environment of compassion, love, courage, diligence, and commitment. I love spending time with my family and learning new ideas and concepts in my free time. I also love to be physically active through cardio workouts and yoga.

Simon Lüthi, CEO and founder of Healthee.world, Applied Neuro-Cellular Therapy on Health for Yourself and Business Simonluthi.com Healthee.world Biography Simon Lüthi is a transformational and customer-centric executive who ensures the well-being of employees and boosts organizational effectiveness by devising robust strategies, facilitating innovation, and launching system-wide changes. As an expert in health, wellness and travel who provides inspiring thought leadership, Simon cultivates a culture of mindfulness that yields team satisfaction, loyalty, and retention and enables employee development. He is the CEO and founder of Healthee.world, a unique Wellness-as-a-Service software platform, helping companies save money on healthcare costs, and encouraging their employees to stay or get healthy. Simon also serves as the founder and chief wellness officer at Sacred Healing LLC, where he has leveraged a personal health crisis to enhance the well-being of 300+ clients with a focus on healing trauma, physical pain, and mental and emotional limitations. Simon is the creator of “Applied Neuro-Cellular Therapy,” which combines modern technology and ancient wisdom into a unique and powerful healing modality.

Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier by Alex Tapscott An essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution—everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity—from the co-author of the international bestseller Blockchain Revolution. The Web, and with it the Internet, are entering a new age. We’ve moved from the “Read-only Web,” which had little functionality for interacting with content, to the “Read-Write Web,” which offered seemingly endless collaborative opportunities, from sharing with our favorite people to shopping at our favorite brands. But the profusion of cyberattacks, data hacks, and online profiling have left many of us to view digital life as a Faustian bargain in need of a major rethink. That rethink is Web3, the “Read-Write-Own Web”—a decentralized Internet where individuals own their own identities and can securely trade assets like money, securities, intellectual property, and art peer to peer. Made possible by blockchains, the foundational technology of bitcoin, Web3 promises the biggest shake up of business since the invention of double-entry bookkeeping in the Middle Ages. It is the Internet’s new frontier. In Web3, award-winning author and technology investor Alex Tapscott provides a cutting-edge guide to the Internet’s next era. Covering everything from the metaverse and non-fungible tokens to DAOs, decentralized finance, and self-sovereign identity, this indispensable, forward-thinking book describes the building blocks and often hidden technologies that will be foundational to our cultural and economic progress. About the Author Alex Tapscott is an entrepreneur, writer, and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies, on business, government, and society. Alex is the Managing Director of the Digital Assets Group at Ninepoint Partners, one of Canada’s leading investment firms, with more than $8 billion in assets under management (AUM). Ninepoint launched the world’s first carbon-neutral Bitcoin ETF, which reached over $400 million in AUM. Alex is also co-author of the critically acclaimed non-fiction best-seller, Blockchain Revolution, translated into more than 19 languages and which has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. His other books, Financial Services Revolution and Digital Asset Revolution were published in 2020 and 2022 respectively.

Steve Morris at EOS Worldwide, Certified EOS Implementer Facilitator on Leadership, Building Teams and Training for Success https://www.eosworldwide.com/stephen-morris#https://www.eosworldwide.com/stephen-morris# Steve had a really cool and interesting start to his career designing multi-million dollar racing yachts and building and coaching high performing teams to help his clients win the world’s most demanding yacht races. He has run and grown a small business, and then transitioned his career to become a certified PMP program manager managing million dollar budgets and helping the US Navy launch ships into the fleet. Eight years ago, he started his own business with the mission to help business owners build better lives through building better businesses, getting unstuck, fueling growth, achieving more profit and having more fun with their crew. Steve’s passion is bringing his expertise, experience and lessons learned with world-leading high-performance teams to help his clients elevate their businesses, becoming more cohesive, healthy and organized, so they can attain the results and success they want. In addition to navigating the voyage to success with his clients, Steve is an avid learner and practitioner of techniques that elevate his mindset and physical fitness, such as breath work, hiking, yoga and meditation, as he journeys on the path to the Centenarian Olympics. He and his partner, Kathy, are also building a permaculture food forest on their farm in Hygiene, CO.

Level Up: How to Get Focused, Stop Procrastinating, and Upgrade Your Life by Rob Dial Amazon.com “Packed with valuable insights, unique lessons, and practical steps, this book will help you break through your procrastination and take immediate action toward your goals.” — Jay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love Level Up will revolutionize the way you approach your life and your goals. This book from world-renowned high-performance coach and host of The Mindset Mentor podcast, Rob Dial, presents a groundbreaking roadmap to unlock your full potential and transform your life. In it, you will find: A transformative system designed to revolutionize the way you approach your goals, success, and personal motivation. Powerful secrets of highly successful individuals who have mastered the art of focus, defeated their procrastination, and achieved extraordinary results. Cutting-edge research in neuroscience and psychology, unveiling the science behind mental focus and motivation. Tools that empower you to understand and control your mind like never before. This book has cracked the code to peak performance and you will learn how to apply these secrets to your own life. Level Up is not just another self-help book. It is a step-by-step guide that helps you get from where you are now to the life you truly want to be as fast as possible. Whether you’re struggling with distractions, overwhelmed by a chaotic schedule, or simply seeking a path to personal excellence, Level Up is the game-changer you’ve been waiting for.

The Growth Trap: A Continuous Plan to Avoid the Traps of Life and Build a Better You by Ralph DiBugnara Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling author Ralph DiBugnara provides a guide for anyone seeking to avoid or move beyond setbacks for the sake of future personal and professional growth. “The Growth Trap is a Must-Read for anyone who is looking to achieve growth in their personal and business life and are ready to level up their game. We all experience Growth Traps throughout our careers and this book helps you overcome them.“ – Kevin Harrington, Inventor of the Infomercial and Original Shark on ABCs hit show Shark Tank This book is like a how-to manual on how to avoid the traps in life personal and professional. It also serves as a handbook on growth. Definitely a must read for any up and coming professional or anyone looking for personal growth. – Hovain, President of Cinematic Management, Hip Hop music executive manager Growth is a natural part of life between the ages of birth and adulthood, as human beings typically get bigger, stronger, smarter, and more functional with age. This growth is unintentional and requires little to no effort—but at some point, that growth stops, and an individual’s progress is then limited to whether or not they are actively seeking future development. The Growth Trap addresses a condition that Ralph DiBugnara has dealt with throughout his life—personally, professional, and directly with his brand. After seasons of stagnated growth, he’s learned the necessity of intentionally pursuing progress, rather than expecting goals to be accomplished without effort. Ralph explains how many get caught in a growth trap when they deem progress and change to be too much of a challenge. These individuals like to talk, reminisce, and ultimately identify with their “past selves,” because it’s easier than facing who they are now. And while it’s better to pursue growth and work towards the accomplishment of one’s goal, that doesn’t mean that it’s possible to avoid all growth traps along the way. Ralph DiBugnara’s The Growth Trap is an essential resource for those looking to achieve their goals and avoid pitfalls that will hinder their progress. He shares his personal experiences—as well as the strategies he learned along the way—so that readers can grow their brands and businesses while becoming true disruptors in every aspect of their lives. About the Author Ralph DiBugnara is a nationally recognized real estate expert who serves as President of Home Qualified – the digital resource for buyers, sellers and real estate agents driving today’s millennial market; and Vice President at Cardinal Financial, a nationally recognized mortgage loan company behind $50 billions of closed loans. A frequent industry commentator, Ralph is considered one of the leading voices across the next big trends in real estate.

Outsmart Imposter Syndrome: End the Suffering. Free Your Mind. Claim Your Inner Success by Tara Halliday https://amzn.to/3ZkJv56 Completesuccess.co.uk Confused, exhausted, feeling like a fraud? Outsmart Imposter Syndrome presents a radical new approach to eliminating imposter syndrome for good. This ultimate guide to eliminating self-doubt and achieving your full potential draws on the latest research in psychology, neuroscience and high-performance coaching. It’s systematic, practical, and has proven to be the most effective method for defeating imposter syndrome. READ THIS BOOK TO: Gain clarity on imposter syndrome myths and misconceptions Uncover the real cause of imposter syndrome (Hint: it’s not you!) Discover the one belief that changes everything Master the step-by-step process to eliminate imposter syndrome forever Achieve effortless confidence and deep self-acceptance About the Author Dr Tara Halliday is a specialist imposter syndrome coach, qualified holistic therapist, Amazon #1 best-selling author and popular speaker. In her Inner Success programme, Tara works with executives one-to-one to eliminate imposter syndrome for good. The result is effortless confidence, natural resilience and deep-self-acceptance.

Janet Macaluso, Learning2LEAD Founder on Ways to Self Transform Your Success to Significance Learning2lead.com Biography After three decades in corporate Leadership Development, Janet Macaluso, founded Learning2LEAD to help successful, midlife Change Makers, Practical Visionaries and Lifelong Learners transform their Success-2-Significance. Combining modern science and ancient wisdom, Janet takes a 21st Century, anti-hero approach to developing professionals for their next chapter in work and life. She offers online masterminds and hiking retreats in Spain.

A Cup of Tea on the Commode: My Multi-Tasking Adventures of Caring for Mom. And How I Survived to Tell the Tale by Mark Steven Porro https://amzn.to/3RgU1rN Mark enjoyed his carefree bachelor’s life in Los Angeles. He had no steady girlfriend, no children, few responsibilities outside of work. But that all changed when “The Call” came. Genevieve, his eighty-nine-year-old mother, was on her deathbed. He rushed back to New Jersey to be by her side. Hours became days, days became weeks, then she woke up. So, he moved back into his childhood home and took over her care. His first task was to remove all hazards, which included the current caregivers. After, Mark asked his mother, “Do you trust me?” She whispered, “Yes.” “Do you understand I will do everything in my power to keep you healthy and safe?” She smiled and nodded. “That means I’m in charge, and that means now you must obey me.” Her mood shifted in an instant. She looked him dead in the eye, then puckered up her lips. He wasn’t sure if this was a sign of surrender or one wishing him luck. He kissed her and hoped for the best. The parent/child role reversal may not have been unique to Mark, but how he dealt with it was. One day, hoping to make Genevieve’s time on the commode a tad more pleasant, he offered her a cup of her favorite beverage. It was a hit, and a cup of tea on the commode became a staple on the morning menu, and the clear choice for the title of this intimate, funny, and heartwarming memoir of how eldercare can be done. A Cup of Tea on the Commode chronicles Mark’s multitasking adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. About the Author “This author weaves his stories together, employing a wickedly humorous skill not unlike that of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs” Mark Steven Porro, a New Jersey native (Exit 163), holds an Industrial Design degree from The Ohio State University. After years of agency work, his love of acting led him to Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens of television, film, and theatre productions. Mark also spent his twenty-eight years in Hollywood, entrepreneuring. He started five non-profit companies. But hold the applause, none were intended to be. He now lives in the South of France. But hold your pity. He of sound mind and body chose to suffer in the heart of wine country where the locals insist his French isn’t so bad—at least that’s what he thinks they’re saying. Mark is an award-winning designer, writer, and director. He has written lots of jokes, several screenplays, and one award-winning short film. A Cup of Tea on the Commode—a sad, sweet, and funny memoir—chronicles his adventures of filling his mother’s last years with love, laughter, and joy. Though not always successful, he came pretty damn close. And he survived to tell the tale.

Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions through Language, Leverage, and Leadership by Alan Weiss, Gene Moran Genemoran.com Amazon.com Even senior people, business owners, and board members are unaware of the nuances of influence on a daily basis. They think in a straight line and try to “strike deals,” use hierarchical power, make “trade-offs,” or bargain as if at a flea market. They unwittingly sacrifice vital needs to gain minor and temporary bright, shiny things. Influence is not about fast-talking, it’s about fast-thinking and carefully constructed language that one applies within a specific context. Influence is thought to be programmable—that is, it can create scarcity or consistency of positive responses. In reality, it’s about accountability, innovation, and leverage. No pre-pandemic strategy is worth a cent in a post-pandemic world. There is no “new normal” or “return to normal.” There are only new realities. In this book, one of the boldest, most aggressive, most successful consultants in the world makes his predictions and provides recommendations that may frighten and stun, but ultimately can lead to market domination. Million-dollar influencers understand that influence doesn’t mean kissing up to everyone. While we may all be equal as human beings, not everyone has a stake in the outcomes in the business of influence. Some will resist change for the sake of resisting change. They lack imagination or let fear hold them in place. Recognizing actual stakeholders will guide your positioning of stakes in the ground that will mark critical positions leading to your desired outcome. Features How consensus building is something to live with, not something to die for The fundamental difference between accountability and authority The need for innovation and even improvisation in wielding influence The scientific and magical contrasts of language How to effectively maneuver within political environments How to rally the right stakeholders at the right time The powerful role of consequence About the Author Gene Moran, founder and President of Capitol Integration, is the foremost expert on federal defense and security lobbying. He guides and advises defense companies of all sizes to dramatically improve federal sales through funding and policy change in Washington DC. Thanks to his strategic advisement and proven methodology for success, Gene’s clients enjoy extraordinary returns on investment. With 10+ years operating as a highly successful independent consultant, lobbyist and advisor, Gene’s results for his clients are measured in billions of dollars. The extent of his impact has seen Gene’s policy initiatives implemented by Congress (in law), The President (in Executive Order), and the Executive branch (in agency policy and contracts).

Not Fishy Enough: A Ridiculous Parable About Finding Worth Through Self-Acceptance by Briton Kolber Amazon.com Britonkolber.com “Holy freakin’ snail shells! What is this book?” asked Edwin. This is a combination of a slightly short novel for kids over 8 and a self-help guide for the people who care about them. There are subtle jokes for adults and deeper meanings to explore as well. This story is about Edwin. He is an odd-looking fish. At least that’s what everybody tells him. Well, they tell him he’s a fish, anyway. Not much of a tail for a fish. The scales are wrong, too. The fins are a bit, well, grabby. More on that later. “Wait what? Tell me now,” demanded Edwin. Sorry, Edwin, you’ll spoil the adventure. “Fine. I’m out of here.” Now that he’s out of earshot, I can tell you that it’s about a crab adopted by fish growing up in an isolated tidepool with no other crabs. So, he grows up thinking he is merely an incompetent fish. There is a section in the back of the book with discussion questions for many of the themes in this book. The questions are designed for classrooms, for mental health professionals, and for caregivers in general. In these pages, is an adventure of aquatic proportions. It’s about finding out who you are and figuring out what to do about that. This highly unusual, but hopefully not too unusual, book is by Briton Kolber, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping geeks accept and find the best in themselves. In a world that may remind you of Finding Nemo, it explores themes found in The Ugly Duckling, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection. If you are a fan of the pragmatic wisdom of Brené Brown or the humor of Terry Pratchett, Douglas Adams, or Christopher Healy (The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom) you will have a good time here. Illustrations by Nicoleta Dabijya add wonder and whimsy. Briton Kolber is a family therapist focusing on geeks as a special population. He has taught Applied Improvisation at SAGA School, General Assembly, and Aspiring Youth/Ryther. He has done many odd things ranging from Research Scientist Associate at Applied Research Laboratories to Board Member of Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy to computer sales to performing regularly with ComedySportz Austin to working in the film industry in Los Angeles. He spent his youth split between mountains, culture, and extended family in Austria and a ranch, live-stock, space technology, and energy culture of Houston. In what little free time he has left after grand adventures with his family, he runs, skis, writes sketch comedy, has conversations with his cats, and tries not to set himself on fire while cooking. Again.

Big Bet Leadership: Your Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era by John Rossman, Kevin McCaffery https://amzn.to/3ZhLve7 Bigbetleadership.com In today’s business landscape of mega threats coming from AI, an aging workforce, intense competition, and rapid digital transformations, leaders need a new playbook, one that gives a structured collection of guidelines, strategies, and tactics to assist organizations and executives in achieving goals and solving “wicked” problems. Big Bet Leadership’s mission is to help business executives and leaders mitigate the risks of engaging in high-stakes gambles while maintaining the ambitious goals which motivate all of us to grow. What is Big Bet Leadership? It is an assertive approach to digital transformations, innovation programs, investments in technology platforms, model transitions, and mergers and acquisitions. To be a Big Bet Leader you need to be a shark. Being successful in today’s hyper-digital landscape requires bold moves that avoid “analysis paralysis,” which strikes when everything becomes a priority, resulting in ambiguity and ultimately failure. And most Big Bets do fail. The stakeholders disagree on the nature of the problem in the first place, with fuzzy perspectives of where the company is heading. Big Bet Leadership puts in place the sharp thinking, the nurturing environment, and the low-friction management techniques to clearly define, value, and validate the real problem or customer pain; a precise, smart, and shared definition of the hypotheses for the critical components of the future state; and a set of leadership techniques forcing speed, focus, and alignment throughout. Drawing from first-hand executive experience at Amazon, Google, The Gates Foundation, and T-Mobile, and having advised hundreds of companies, John Rossman and Kevin McCaffrey present us with a compelling framework with concepts, rules, techniques, and resources, equipping business executives to become Big Bet Legends. About the Author John Rossman is the author of Big Bet Leadership and The Amazon Way book series, a former Amazon leader and Managing Partner at Rossman Partners, an advisory firm helping clients compete in the digital era. Mr. Rossman is an expert at crafting and implementing innovative and digital business models and capabilities. He is a sought after speaker on leadership, innovation and company culture. John was an early executive at Amazon.com where he played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business as the Director of Merchant Integration, and went on to have responsibilities for the enterprise business at Amazon.

Rachel Wellner, Author of Marsha Roo (Doctoroo) Children’s Book Series & Board Certified General Surgeon Doctor https://amzn.to/3LkObSJ Caelumds.com Doctor Marsha Roo (Doctoroo) is a children’s book series created to entertain children at the preschool through the grade school level relying on educational content. The main character, Doctoroo, introduces kids to exciting challenges in basic health as she explores the world vanquishing health problems. The characters stimulate young minds by introducing them to a positive, professional figure who embodies the spirit of cultural competence, creativity, and adventure. Dr. Rachel Wellner is a board-certified general surgeon, Fellow of American College of Surgeons, and a Society of Surgical Oncology-trained breast oncology surgeon. She is also a novelist, comedian, and breast cancer surgeon dedicated to making the world a better place for her readers, audiences, and patients.

C-SPAN and Library of Congress Announce New Primetime Book Series for Fall 2023 “Books that Shaped America” C-Span.org C-SPAN and the Library of Congress today announced a joint original feature production for fall 2023: “Books That Shaped America.” The 10-part series – which C-SPAN will air LIVE on Mondays, starting September 18 at 9 p.m. ET – will be a literary journey, tracing America’s history by exploring masterpieces in literature that have had, and still have today, a major impact on society. The 10-week series will mark the various eras of American history and feature a diverse mix of stories and authors. The 10 featured books have: Provoked thought. Been best sellers. Led to significant cultural and policy changes. “Books That Shaped America” Series schedule – all LIVE on C-SPAN at 9 p.m. ET: Monday, Sept. 18 – “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine (1776) Monday, Sept. 25 – “The Federalist” by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison & John Jay (1788) Monday, Oct. 2 – “History of the Expedition Under the Command of Captains Lewis and Clark” (1814) Monday, Oct. 9 – “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” by Frederick Douglass (1845) Monday, Oct. 16 – “The Common Law” by Oliver Wendell Holmes (1881) Monday, Oct. 23 – “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain (1884) Monday, Oct. 30 – “My Antonia” by Willa Cather (1918) Monday, Nov. 6 – “Their Eyes Were Watching God” by Zora Neal Hurston (1937) Monday, Nov. 13 – “Free to Choose: A Personal Statement” by Milton & Rose Friedman (1980) Monday, Nov. 20 – “The Words of Cesar Chavez” by Cesar Chavez (2002) The new series was inspired by a list of 100 “Books that Shaped America” and an exhibition curated at the Library of Congress 10 years ago based on the results of a public survey about books that provoked thought, controversy and change throughout American history. Viewers of the series this fall will be able to weigh in with their own thoughts about books that had an impact on the nation. As the world’s largest library, the Library of Congress holds millions of books and other collections that offer a rich portrait of life in America. In partnering with the library, C-SPAN will be able to utilize these resources to help tell the stories behind the books featured in the series. The audience will see first-edition copies of famous works authored by Thomas Paine, Frederick Douglass, Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston and others, plus rare photos, maps, correspondence, and other items that highlight these books and the times during which they were written. “Over the course of 10 weeks this fall, ‘Books that Shaped America’ will shine a light on a diverse group of books and authors whose skill with the written word and powerful storytelling left a lasting impression on our nation,” said Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. “These 10 books are just a start. Throughout the series, we will invite Americans to join the conversation and share their perspectives about more books that shaped America.” Audience calls will be incorporated into each program. Longtime C-SPAN executive producer of BookTV Peter Slen will host each episode of the series. Paul Orgel is coordinating producer for the series and Jen Garrott is producer/video journalist. Series Resources: A dedicated webpage for the series, which will be populated with video and supplementary material: https://www.c-span.org/booksthatshapedamerica A series trailer: https://youtu.be/fzJ8vQ4Y2Tg A companion podcast series produced by C-SPAN Radio About the Library of Congress: The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States — and extensive materials from around the world — both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov; access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov; and register creative works of authorship at copyright.gov. About C-SPAN: C-SPAN, the public affairs network providing Americans with unfiltered access to congressional proceedings, was created in 1979 as a public service by the cable television industry and is now funded through fees paid by cable and satellite companies that provide C-SPAN programming. C-SPAN connects with millions of Americans through its three commercial-free TV networks, C-SPAN Radio, C-SPAN Podcasts, the C-SPAN Now app, C-SPAN.org and various social media platforms. The network’s video-rich website contains over 270,000 hours of searchable and shareable content. Engage with C-SPAN on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, and stay connected through weekly and daily newsletters.

Karim Kerachni, Director Of Franchise Development of PropertyGuys.com Info.propertyguys.com/mass Ready For Change? The real estate industry is broken – and PropertyGuys.Com Is Here To Fix It The real estate industry is stuck in the past. While almost every other industry has been radically disrupted to become more consumer friendly, transparent, and efficient, the majority of homes are bought and sold in the same way that they were 100 years ago. Why become a PropertyGuys.com Franchisee? Join The Brand That’s Bringing Real Estate Into The Future When was the last time you hailed a taxi instead of calling an Uber or went out to the store instead of pressing “add to cart” on Amazon prime? When was the last time you waited a full week to watch another episode of your favorite show? In this era of major disruption and changing buying behavior, why are we still using agents to buy and sell houses? PropertyGuys.com is bringing the same level of disruption to the real estate industry. Founded in 1998, PropertyGuys.com has emerged as the dominant brand for helping homeowners sell their homes on their own. With over 100 locations open across North America, PropertyGuys.com is radically changing the way real estate transactions are done by cutting out the listing agent entirely and putting all the power back into the hands of the homeowner – where it belongs. Low Costs + High Margins = A Great Business Being affordable doesn’t mean that PropertyGuys.com franchise owners aren’t profitable – far from it. The business model is designed to maximize profitability from day one. The business model allows franchise owners to start up quickly without having to hire employees, rent an office, or other unnecessary overhead expenses. Our call center takes the place of both an office assistant and sales professional, as we not only answer all customer inquiries, but also convert leads into local sales appointments. The services that franchise owners provide offer high margins, are easy to implement, and most importantly, are easy for customers to understand the advantages. Wide-Open, Exclusive Territories Available The PropertyGuys.com franchise is rapidly expanding across the United States, where have wide-open territories available, as well as in Canada, where their quickly running out of territory. Territories are exclusive, which means the franchise owners collaborate rather than compete with each other. Ready To Open A PropertyGuys.Com Franchise In Your Community? It all starts with filling out the inquiry form on their website. Biography With 13+ years experience in Sales and Management across North America, and France in my early career, I found my true calling in launching new ventures, creating systems & processes, and business development at large; I define myself as an entrepreneur more than a business owner: once the business is up and running, i feel the need to move on to the next project ! While I was managing a small crew selling home-automation across canada, I’ve decided to start a residential/commercial cleaning company in 2018 in eastern canada — because the demand was there — which then grew quickly in a couple cities across Canada and half a million in yearly revenue, while requiring very little of my involvement as the owner. In 2022 i decided to sell majority stacks in my corporation, in order to focus on my newest venture: Franchise development in Massachusetts for the amazing company PropertyGuys.com, the largest private home sale network in North America. In a nutshell, I’m in charge of attracting and selecting the best talents for the 20+ Franchises available in eastern Massachusetts, and offering them my support to grow their franchise into a $1M+/year success.

Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress: How Innovators of the Roaring 20s Created the Consumer Revolution by Jason Voiovich https://amzn.to/45Ljpui Epic stories from the decade that taught Americans how to vote with their wallets. “The more you read, the less you feel like a sheep in the thrall of Madison Avenue, and more like a tiny, private tycoon bending the market to your whims.” What did Al Capone, Babe Ruth, and Coco Chanel all have in common? Al Capone understood that working men just wanted to enjoy a beer after a long day at work…and that working women wanted exactly the same thing. Babe Ruth understood that people wanted a show, not just a game…even if they would never see him play. Coco Chanel understood that women wanted freedom from tight corsets, flowing gowns, and complex updos…even if (especially if) that meant showing some skin. Each one understood what their customer wanted and found a way to give it to them. We’ve heard amazing stories like these so often over the past 100 years that they’ve become…well, normal. But that’s only because no one alive today remembers what life was like before the so-called “Roaring 20s” – the most misunderstood decade in American history. Capone, Ruth, and Chanel were indeed unique, but they were not alone. Dozens of innovators used the same approach to systematically change every aspect of our daily lives in a 10-year orgy of societal transformation unknown before or since. The 1920s ushered in nothing short of a Consumer Revolution – one just as transformative as the Industrial Revolution that preceded it or the Information Revolution that followed. Consumer culture not only changed what we buy and how we buy it, but more important than that, it changed how we see ourselves and our role in society. We’re more than healthcare patients, college students, social advocates, and citizens. We’re consumers…and we demand to be treated as such. Our world – for good and for ill – would never be the same. What you can expect in this book: Fun, fast-paced, and fascinating stories about colorful characters of the 1920s. Learn the origins of everything from frozen food to diaphragms. Empower yourself to make better consumer choices…starting today. This book will help you rediscover your power to change the world! What others are saying… He’s done it again. Fresh and unique insights often grow out of the intersection of two interesting topics. As with Marketer in Chief, Jason Voiovich demonstrates his mastery of U.S. History and marketing with the deeply researched but fun-to-read Booze, Babe & the Little Black Dress. Voiovich captures, with imagination and great story-telling, the impact of how the “Choice Era,” born in the Roaring Twenties, revolutionized American culture. — Steve Wehrenberg, retired advertising executive and professor of strategic communication Jason brings 1920s marketing back to life through stories told so compellingly that you want to marinate on each one. History has so much to teach us, and this book nails such a core period – while also being such a fun one to read. — Todd Caponi, Author of The Transparency Sale and The Transparent Sales Leader In “Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress,” Jason Voiovich glibly reveals the bones and origins of consumer culture. The colorful characters and funny anecdotes he uses to explain the tectonic plates of modern America isn’t merely fascinating—it’s also strangely empowering. The more you read, the less you feel like a sheep in the thrall of Madison Avenue, and more like a tiny, private tycoon bending the market to your whims. – Andrew Heaton, comedian and podcaster “He’s like if Will Rogers and Mr. Spock had a baby.” About the Author In a career that spans more than 25 years, Jason Voiovich has launched hundreds of new products – everything from medical devices, to virtual healthcare systems, to non-dairy consumer cheese, to next-generation alternatives to the dreaded “cone of shame” for pets, to sex aides for cows (really!). He’s a graduate of both the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota, and he has completed post-graduate studies at the MIT Sloan School of Management. His formal training has been invaluable, but he credits his true success to growing up in a family of artists, immigrants, and entrepreneurs. They taught him how to carefully observe the world, see patterns before others notice them, and use those insights to create new innovations. History is Jason’s favorite way to observe the world. He believes the people from the past have plenty to teach us about the challenges and opportunities we face today.

Jonathan Niziol, Model, Real Estate Investor, Trainer, Athlete Instagram.com/jonathanniziol Starting out on a chill Canadian farm, things took a gut-wrenching twist when Jonathan’s mom passed away on the day before his 21st birthday. His dream of becoming a lacrosse star got side-swiped by years of battling booze, hitting rock bottom at just 25. But that crazy wakeup call lit a fire, inspiring him to rebuild his body and mind while grappling with the loss of his mom. In a nod to his mom’s legacy, he took a detour into modeling – a world that threw him face-to-face with his inner demons. Jonathan’s quest for perfection led to body issues and a tough bout with food and an 8 year long eating disorder. On top of that, he faced a hellish sexual assault, lost close friends, and struggled hard with depression and anxiety. As a way to cope, he veered into multiple drug addictions. But in 2017, he made a gutsy move and dove into therapy, finally kicking the addiction that had him in a headlock for 15 long years. He is now 16.5 years sober from alcohol and 6.5 years sober from everything else. Living a balanced and happy life, which is why he is ready to share the story of his deepest secrets and shames with others. In hopes that he can help.

Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The definitive book on the rise of “toxic achievement culture” overtaking our kids’ and parents’ lives, and a new framework for fighting back In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.” Family incomes and schedules are stretched to the breaking point by tutoring fees and athletic schedules. Yet this drive to optimize performance has only resulted in skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm in America’s highest achieving schools. Parents, educators, and community leaders are facing the same quandary: how can we teach our kids to strive towards excellence without crushing them? In Never Enough, award-winning reporter Jennifer Breheny Wallace investigates the deep roots of toxic achievement culture, and finds out what we must do to fight back. Drawing on interviews with families, educators, and an original survey of nearly 6,000 parents, she exposes how the pressure to perform is not a matter of parental choice but baked in to our larger society and spurred by increasing income inequality and dwindling opportunities. As a result, children are increasingly absorbing the message that they have no value outside of their accomplishments, a message that is reinforced by the media and greater culture at large. Through deep research and interviews with today’s leading child psychologists, Wallace shows what kids need from the adults in the room is not more pressure, but to feel like they matter, and have intrinsic self-worth not contingent upon external achievements. Parents and educators who adopt the language and values of mattering help children see themselves as a valuable contributor to a larger community. And in an ironic twist, kids who receive consistent feedback that they matter no matter what are more likely to have the resilience, self-confidence, and psychological security to thrive. Packed with memorable stories and offering a powerful toolkit for positive change, Never Enough offers an urgent, humane view of the crisis plaguing today’s teens and a practical framework for how to help.

Brighter Days Ahead: Leaving Depression Behind Through Innovative New Treatments by Theodore A. Henderson Neuro-luminance.com Depression is not what you think it is. Yes, it is a downward spiral of misery, self-doubt, angst, and apathy, but the cause is not a personality failing or a lack of serotonin. Have medications designed to change serotonin or dopamine levels in your brain helped you? Depression does, indeed, result from changes in your brain, but the nature of these transformations will shock and surprise you. This life-changing book will help you see depression in a new light…leading you to powerfully effective treatments. Psychiatrist, brain scientist, and inventor, Dr. Theodore Henderson paints a real-world picture of depression with moving stories and full color illustrations that makes the science underlying this common mental health condition come to life. Drawing upon almost two decades of intensive personalized treatment of hundreds of patients, Dr. Henderson deftly combines brain science with evocative case histories to explains exactly how the brain changes as a result of depression and how less well-known contemporary treatments for it work to reverse these changes. Gone are the chemical imbalance theories. Gone are the pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps admonishments. Using the example of the powerful antidepressant effects of ketamine infusion therapy as a window into understanding not only what depression does to the brain, but how neuroplasticity can reverse it, often permanently, Dr. Henderson offers the reader even more information about this complex condition. He introduces other novel and powerful treatments for depression, as well as addressing childhood trauma, brain injury, inflammation, and the importance of mindfulness. In this deeply informed book, Dr. Henderson guides the reader to understanding the brain, depression, and effective solutions in a sometimes poignant, sometimes gritty, no-holds barred, real-world look at depression and recovery. About the Author Theodore A. Henderson MD, PhD is a descendent of Algonquin, French and English ancestors. He is president and founder of both The Synaptic Space and Dr. Theodore Henderson, Inc., clinical service firms. He is Co-Founder of Neuro-Luminance Inc, which is bringing revolutionary treatments to bear upon traumatic brain injury, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, post-COVID fatigue syndrome, and other brain disorders. He is also the co-founder of the Neuro-Laser Foundation, a non-profit research foundation. He holds two patents and three patents-pending. Dr. Henderson is president of the International Society of Applied Neuroimaging. He has published in neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, dementia, photobiomodulation, and traumatic brain injury. He has over 70 publications and has been cited in over 900 scientific papers. He is editor or guest editor for numerous journals, including Frontiers in Psychiatry, JAMA Psychiatry, and PLoSOne. The work of he and his colleagues on using SPECT brain scans to differentiate brain injury from PTSD was recently recognized as a “Top Science Story” by Discover Magazine for 2015. A philanthropist himself, Dr. Henderson is also a father of two, stepfather of two and grandfather of three.

Stick it to Depression: Get Your Life Back, Naturally by Dr Alexander Joannou Stickittodepression.com ‘I felt a total lack of joy in my life. Sometimes I would feel like I wanted to cry for no reason. I felt broken. I wasn’t able to sleep. I wasn’t able to focus. I felt strange inside.’ If you can relate to these comments, you’re not alone. More than 300 million people worldwide are living with depression today. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? Stick it to Depression – Get Your Life Back, Naturally is a comprehensive guide to depression – what it is, how it’s diagnosed, and how it’s treated. In this forthright and meticulously researched book, Dr Alex Joannou lays bare the history, science, and misconceptions surrounding depression, and demonstrates how Transformational Acupuncture, a 21st century development of the traditional Chinese technique, could be the much-needed solution to this global challenge. Based on his personal and professional experiences as both a GP of nearly 40 years and an acupuncture practitioner of 20 years, Dr Alex Joannou shows how Transformational Acupuncture offers patients a safe and effective method to complement the management of their depression, anxiety and stress, and getting their lives back on track. A ground-breaking book full of the latest science, case studies, and FAQs, Stick it to Depression – Get Your Life Back, Naturally is an essential, accessible, and solution-oriented guide for anyone experiencing depression – and wants to do something about it. Biography Dr Alexander Joannou As a conjoint lecturer with UNSW and an RACGP accredited supervisor, I’ve been training medical students, International Medical Graduates, and General Practice Registrars for more than 20 years to help people achieve that true feeling of peace that comes with healing. Along with that, I’ve learned a lot about the human psyche in my 40-year medical career as the Practice Principal of Northside Health (a 12-doctor medical center).

Kellan Fluckiger, Coach, Catalyst, Speaker, Author on Improving the Quality Of Your Life Ultimatelifechallenge.com Kellanfluckiger.com Kellan is a Coach, Speaker, Award-winning author, and an alchemist for exponential personal growth. He is the founder of “Your Ultimate Life” which helps people create their Purpose, Prosperity and Joy every day of their lives by serving with their gifts and talents.

Bobby Aldridge, Founder of BAMmotion on Increasing Mobility, Alleviating Pain, Injury and Increasing Performance Bam-Metrics.com BAMmotion metrics-based products facilitate efficiency and precision. Therapists and trainers benefit through replicable, time saving cueing; Clients and patients are empowered through accountability and self-sufficiency, and owners and operators are advantaged through increased profitability and insurance reimbursement. Meet Bobby Bobby Aldridge is a Physiotherapist who has spent over three decades as an athlete, student, and educator of physical movement. Now, in the best shape of his life, his mission is to help others move with ease, grace, and power to eliminate pain, reduce the chance of injury, and maximize performance. The road to his success was born out of necessity as he had to figure out how to pre-hab and rehab for himself. Now, the developer and founder of BAMmetrics [Bobby Aldridge Method], is sharing his proprietary system used by professional athletes with you – to help increase mobility, unlock joints and eliminate dysfunction while alleviating pain, preventing injury and increasing performance. As a double Division 1 college athlete playing basketball and baseball, Bobby’s athletic success was plagued by injury. As early as his freshman year in high school he broke an ankle and tore ligaments; in college, more torn ligaments including his MCL (medial collateral ligament), and then, a serious car accident causing lower lumbar injury threatened to permanently limit his mobility. He fought hard to rebound and recover using conventional modes of physical therapy and was inspired to choose a fitness and health career path, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology.

Venkat Avasarala, Managing Principal & Founder of Stryker Properties on Real Estate Investing Opportunities and Market Conditions Strykerproperties.com Executive Summary Venkat is a seasoned Real Estate professional. His main focus is Ground Up Development of Market rate Multifamily properties, and acquiring Value-add Workforce housing Multifamily properties in landlord friendly Sun belt states. Venkat is developing 2700 Multifamily units in DFW, Austin, Phoenix. Venkat also acquired 3600 existing apartment units since 2016. Venkat is managing $150 Million

Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence by Rich Horwath https://amzn.to/462DXOO Master the four disciplines of strategic fitness essential to executive performance In Strategic, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Rich Horwath delivers an incisive roadmap to help leaders at all levels think, plan, and act strategically to navigate every business challenge they face. The book offers business leaders a proven framework―the Strategic Fitness System―containing dozens of tools, techniques, and checklists to confidently master every area of the business, from designing market-winning strategies to shaping the organization’s culture. The practical content will help executives in any industry improve what research has shown to be the most important leadership factor to an organization’s future success―strategic competence―and use this skill to transform complexity to clarity in charting their strategic direction. The book features: ● A common language for strategy and business planning ● Practical tools for developing the four dimensions of executive fitness key to advancing the company’s growth: strategy, leadership, organization, and communication ● Techniques for designing enduring competitive advantage and frameworks for creating innovative new value for customers ● Methods for evolving the business model to transform the trajectory of the business ● The Strategic Quotient (SQ)―a validated assessment of an executive’s strategic thinking, planning, and execution With practical tools and dozens of real-world examples, readers of Strategic will immediately be able to set direction, create advantage, and achieve executive excellence. Be more than tactical―be Strategic. About the Author Rich Horwath’s vision is to teach the world to be strategic. For more than twenty years, he has focused relentlessly on providing leaders with innovative concepts and practical tools to think, plan, and act strategically in order to set direction, create advantage, and achieve their goals. As founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich serves executive leadership teams as a strategy facilitator, strategic advisor, and executive coach. He has helped more than a quarter million people around the world develop their strategic thinking and planning capabilities. Rich is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books on strategic thinking and has been rated the #1 keynote speaker on strategy at national conferences, including the Society for Human Resource Management Strategy Conference. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX TV to provide commentary on the strategic aspects of current events and his work has appeared in publications including Fast Company, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review.

The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action by Eduardo Briceño https://amzn.to/44PzMow Discover how to balance learning and performing to bolster personal and team success with this revolutionary guide from a world-renowned expert on growth mindset. “An essential read for fostering learning, performance, and a growth mindset . . . I wholeheartedly recommend it.”—Carol Dweck, bestselling author of Mindset A Next Big Idea Club Must Read To succeed in a fast-changing world, individuals and companies know they must create a culture of growth, where experimentation and feedback are encouraged, and learning is integrated into the everyday. Yet we often get stuck in a well-worn pattern of habits that don’t move us forward. Why? Because many of us get trapped in the Performance Paradox: the counterintuitive phenomenon that if we focus only on performing, our performance suffers. How can we give ourselves the space to experiment and grow while also delivering high-level results? Fostering growth mindset to elevate performance is Eduardo Briceño’s specialty. As CEO of Mindset Works and in his work with Fortune 500 companies, he discovered that mastering growth—personal, organizational, and financial—hinges on navigating the crucial balance between learning and performing. In The Performance Paradox, Briceño reveals how to • avoid falling into the chronic performance trap that stagnates growth • identify when and how to unlock the power of mistakes • integrate learning into daily habits in ways that stick • lead teams that constantly improve and outperform their targets • grow your skill level and output simultaneously and for the long term We can achieve more tomorrow than we do today if we develop the belief that we can change and the competence for how to change. With Briceño’s innovative and refreshing framework of balancing learning and performing, individuals and companies can reach their boldest aspirations. About the Author Eduardo Briceño is a global keynote speaker, facilitator, and author who guides many of the world’s leading companies in developing cultures of learning and high performance. For over a decade he was the CEO of Mindset Works, the first company to offer growth mindset development services. His TED and TEDx talks have been viewed more than nine million times. Earlier in his career, he was a technology investor with Credit Suisse’s venture capital arm. He holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA and M.A. in education from Stanford. His book, The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action, published by Penguin Random House on September 5 2023, was selected as a “Must-Read” by the Next Big Idea Club.

Just Don’t Fall (Adapted for Young Readers): A Hilariously True Story of Childhood Cancer and Olympic Greatness by Josh Sundquist Amazon.com Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don’t Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist’s battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team. The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward! When he was ten years old Josh Sundquist had his leg amputated to treat bone cancer. But this is not a sad story; on the contrary, this memoir is a story of resilience, heart, and most importantly: humor. Young Josh had a lot of adapting to do after he lost his leg. He had to learn how to walk again. He had to accept that he wouldn’t be able to try out for the travel soccer team. He knew his life would never be the same again. But when he sees a poster in the hospital elevator advertising skiing classes, he realized all might not be lost. Equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, Just Don’t Fall is Josh’s story of surviving cancer with 50/50 odds, learning to be a professional skiier, and making his way to being a bestselling writer and motivational speaker. Inspirational and moving, Josh’s story is one that can be appreciated by readers of all ages. About the Author Josh Sundquist is a bestselling author, comedian, Paralympian, and motivational speaker. Josh’s internet videos have over one billion views and he has more than four million followers. Josh is an executive producer and writer on the streaming series Best Foot Forward on Apple TV+. The series is inspired by his childhood and his memoir Just Don’t Fall. Josh has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR and CNN. His first memoir, Just Don’t Fall, was a National Bestseller and his second memoir We Should Hang Out Sometime was optioned for movie rights by a division of Disney. His debut novel Love and First Sight was published in 2017. Josh’s fourth book, Semi-Famous was released in 2022. His books have been translated into German, Italian, and Turkish and have been published in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Turkey, Italy, and Austria. A childhood cancer survivor, Josh is an ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and makes regular appearances at events and in the media to raise money for children’s hospitals across the country. He has been featured on the back of Doritos bags (specifically, Spicy Nacho flavor) for his work on behalf of amputees. He lives with his wife, Ashley near the beach in California.

Patrick Williams, Founder & President of Satori Innovation on How Developing Creativity and Art Can Help Inspire Business Innovation & Employees Patrickwilliamsstaycreative.com Biography Patrick Williams is a passionate and inspiring public speaker, consultant, writer, artist, independent scholar, and visionary educator. Patrick has 0ver 4 decades of experience teaching and facilitating deep learning to a wide range of audiences. He is a TEDx speaker and an award winning artist. Patrick has exhibited throughout the USA, Japan, and China. His art is in public and private collections. He has been represented by galleries in Chicago, Seattle, Omaha, and Albuquerque. Patrick holds black belts in Karate-Dō and Aikidō with decades of experience training and teaching Budō. Patrick’s comprehension, experience, expertise, and synthesis of creativity and innovation is unparalleled. Patrick is the founder and president of Satori Innovation: A Consulting and Ideation Accelerator.

Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You by Brad Stulberg https://amzn.to/3P4tHyD A revelatory book on rethinking change and creating a rugged and flexible mindset amidst life’s intensifying flux, from expert on sustainable excellence, coach, and bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness. From social disruptions like economic recessions, pandemics, and new technologies to individual disruptions like getting married, career transitions, and becoming a parent, we undergo change and transformation—both good and bad—regularly. Change is not the exception, it’s the rule. Yet we endlessly fight it, often viewing it as a threat to our stability and sense of self. Master of Change flips this script on its head and offers a path for embracing and even growing from life’s constant instability. Brad Stulberg, sustainable excellence expert, coach, and bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness,offers a new model that describes change as an ongoing cycle of order, disorder, and reorder—yes, we return to stability, but that stability is somewhere new. Drawing on modern science, ancient wisdom, and daily practice, Stulberg offers concrete principles for developing a mindset called rugged flexibility, along with habits and practices to implement it. Along the way, Stulberg reveals: How to be in conversation with change instead of it happening to you. The importance of expectations Why cultivating a rugged yet flexible sense of self is key to a strong identity. How to take productive action during a challenge. The paradox of both making meaning and moving forward. In the end, Stulbergreshapes our entire perception of change and shows us how to grow in its midst—ultimately helping us move forward better, stronger, and wiser than we were before. About the Author Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on mental health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and Master of Change. He regularly contributes to the New York Times and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and the Atlantic, among other outlets. In his coaching practice, he works with executives, entrepreneurs, physicians, and athletes on their mental skills and overall well-being. He is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health. His past books include Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox.