The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

Episode 037: Aaron Walker – Success AND Significance – The Importance Of Both | A View From The Top Aaron Walker is a great leader and an even better human being. I’m very fortunate to now call him a friend. He truly looks out for others and has some interesting giveaways to all of YOU… The loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show. For 19 years and counting, Aaron has taken classes from and has been coached personally by his friend, financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Spiritual mentors David Landrith and Bob Warren have impacted his spiritual life beyond measure. Two other disciplined mastermind groups, 48 Days led by friend Dan Miller and The Torch have played a role in his understanding of how to live a significant, successful life. Aaron incorporates education and learning opportunities into his daily routine, remaining informed of the latest tools and trends available. Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron T. Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. Episode 037: Aaron Walker – Success AND Significance – The Importance Of Both | A View From The Top Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio . The Learning Leader Show “You should fear missing an opportunity more than you fear failure.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? How did you get to this point? What’s your story behind the success? What is your process for being both a mentor and a mentee? What does success and significance mean to you? Give me the visual for what your mastermind meetings look like? Where do you go? Who leads them? What do you all talk about? Who are some great learning leaders that you know and/or study? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of having trusted advisors The importance of a brutally honest mastermind group Success and Significance… Why it’s important to have both About a tragic moment (car accident) in Aaron’s life and how he handled it The importance of being an avid reader The effect his mom had on him and his no quit attitude What is behind his “encourage, empower, engage” style of leading “You’re the type of guy I like to do life with. I can tell you are so genuine.” Continue Learning: · Go To: www.Viewfromthetop.com/RyanHawk · See what Dave Ramsey has said about Aaron: Dave Ramsey · Follow Aaron on Twitter: @VFTCoach You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Aaron Walker is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From ViewFromTheTop.com Businessman and Life Coach, Aaron T. Walker, has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence. He enjoys helping others and believes experience is a great teacher. 35 years of entrepreneurship and marriage have given Aaron a wealth of experience. Aaron continues to reach new heights and broaden his perspective of the terrain by examining his experiences and growing from them. For 19 years and counting, Aaron has taken classes from and has been coached personally by his friend, financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Spiritual mentors David Landrith and Bob Warren have impacted his spiritual life beyond measure. Two other disciplined mastermind groups, 48 Days led by friend Dan Miller and The Torch have played a role in his understanding of how to live a significant, successful life. Aaron incorporates education and learning opportunities into his daily routine, remaining informed of the latest tools and trends available. It only took a few years as a partner with David Patton Construction LLC for Aaron to help take the business from doing one to two projects per year to a multi-million dollar company, voted number one builder for three consecutive years by Nashville's House & Home & Garden Magazine's People's Choice Awards. He sold his retail business to Cash America USA, a Fortune 500 company. In addition to being the owner of eight lucrative businesses, Aaron participates in civic endeavors. Through his participation in personal accountability groups, Aaron mentors 11 individuals weekly now and has for over five years. The Eagles Group, a collection of Nashville's most respected leaders met weekly for over a decade. At

Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all improve in each of our environments. I love the strategy Chris employs to maintain such a great and giving network… You’ll learn about his 52X group, his 8X group, and his 2X group. These are new strategies that haven’t been shared before that you can implement today. Chris Johnson is the founder of Simplifilm, a motion graphics and trailer studio for bestselling authors, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He’s a ceaseless entrepreneur and salesman who has tested his skills at everything from political fundraising, web design and real estate. Since founding Simplifilm in 2010, he’s become a paid advisor to leaders in many fields including New York Times bestselling authors and entrepreneurs and worked for and with the likes of Brad Feld, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Seth Godin and many others. A graduate of George Washington University (Economics), Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. He considers himself a full-time student of books and a bad chess player in good practice. Episode 036: Chris Johnson – “The Relationships You Have Will Define The Quality Of Your Life” | Working with Seth Godin, Ariana Huffington, and Ryan Holiday Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? How did you get to this point? What’s your story behind the success? What is a 52X network? What is your philosophy on exceptional customer service? What does GRATT mean? Who are some great learning leaders that you know and/or study? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The common thread amongst Ariana Huffington, Ryan Holiday, and Seth Godin The importance of having bracketed networks (3 groups) The process for creating some of the best videos in the world The importance of “Know, Do, Feel” Goal, Requirement, Action, Tone, Target Advice to people running a business (Hint: Empathy) The importance of feedback loops “The relationships you have will define the quality of your life.” Continue Learning Read: The Ryan Holiday Book List Go To: http://simplifilm.com/ Follow Chris on Twitter: @genuinechris You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Chris Johnson is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From Simplifilm.com Chris Johnson is the founder of Simplifilm, a motion graphics and trailer studio for bestselling authors, startups, and Fortune 500 companies. He’s a ceaseless entrepreneur and salesman who has tested his skills at everything from political fundraising, web design and real estate. Since founding Simplifilm in 2010, he’s become a paid advisor to leaders in many fields including New York Times bestselling authors and entrepreneurs and worked for and with the likes of Brad Feld, Ryan Holiday, Robert Greene, Seth Godin and many others. A graduate of George Washington University (Economics), Johnson lives in Portland, Oregon. He considers himself a full-time student of books and a bad chess player in good practice.

Episode 035: Dr. Catriona Wallace – How To Go Where The Money Is… This was a very interesting conversation with Dr. Catriona Wallace… Catriona has an extremely interesting story to tell about the multiple businesses she runs and how she does it. She is based out of Australia but also spends a great amount of time in The United States to grow her businesses on a global scale. Catriona is the CEO of three Sydney-based companies, Fifth Quadrant, a Customer Experience Strategy, Design, Research & Analyst firm; Flamingo, a Customer Engagement & Analytics platform software company (www.flamingo.io) and ACA Research, a full service market research firm. In 2014 Catriona was inducted into the Australian Business Women's Hall of Fame, was selected as one of the top Australian female entrepreneurs by Springboard Enterprises and was a Finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Telstra Business Women's Awards. Catriona has a Phd in Organisational Behaviour: Leadership. She is a well published author and international public speaker on the topics of the Future of Customer Experience, Co-creation, Entrepreneurism and Innovation, Data Analytics, new models of Leadership and new models of Philanthropy. Catriona is also the mother of 5 kids. Episode 035: Dr. Catriona Wallace – How To Go Where The Money Is… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: What are common characteristics of people who have achieved success? What do you feel obligated to? How do you ensure to always go where the money is? What is the importance of having the end game in mind? How do you manage to run 4 businesses at once? And be a single mother to 5 kids? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? “Your business needs three things: Money, Sales, and Vision.” In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of having a strong purpose That Catriona once worked with the police force (but that it was corrupt) The importance of focusing on the user experience (Facebook, Instagram) The 3 most important aspects of running a business (Money, Sales, Vision) Why we must be uncomfortable at all times to grow The need to take risks A learning leader is always listening to the market and finding the gap Continue Learning Read this LifeHacker article on Catriona: I'm Dr Catriona Wallace And This Is How I Work Read About Catriona being inducted in the Australian BusinessWomen’s Hall of Fame: Catriona Wallace - Hall Of Fame Follow Catriona on Twitter: @catrionawallace You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Catriona has done. Catriona is an extremely interesting person. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From Dr. Catriona Wallace LinkedIn Catriona is the CEO of three Sydney-based companies, Fifth Quadrant, a Customer Experience Strategy, Design, Research & Analyst firm; Flamingo, a Customer Engagement & Analytics platform software company (www.flamingo.io) and ACA Research, a full service market research firm. In 2014 Catriona was inducted into the Australian Business Women's Hall of Fame, was selected as one of the top Australian female entrepreneurs by Springboard Enterprises and was a Finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Telstra Business Women's Awards. In 2013 Catriona led the Fifth Quadrant Group to win the Telstra Business Awards NSW Business of the Year & NSW Medium Business of the Year. Catriona has a Phd in Organisational Behaviour: Leadership. She is a well published author and international public speaker on the topics of the Future of Customer Experience, Co-creation, Entrepreneurism and Innovation, Data Analytics, new models of Leadership and new models of Philanthropy. Catriona is also the founder of Philanthropic funds - Indigo Express Fund which funds Indigenous Literacy; Kids in Philanthropy which mobilizes children to have a broader social consciousness and fund children in need; and Out & Up an employment Program for Women Prisoners, Refugees and Asylum Seekers.

Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Wounded While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords I am honored to know Jimmy Hatch. He truly is an American Hero. He was wounded while on a search mission for Bowe Bergdahl (the US Soldier who has since been charged with desertion). This episode was incredible. To hear the real life stories and the danger that Jimmy has been in to serve our great country is incredibly inspiring. In July 2009, Jimmy Hatch’s team - part of the Navy's Special Warfare Development Group - was on a search mission in eastern Afghanistan. The warriors landed in the dark and were hit with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades as they made their way across a field. Jimmy was an old hand at this kind of mission. He'd become a SEAL in 1990 and joined his elite unit in 1994, back when there was no war. After six years, he left the unit to teach parachuting. When war broke out, he pushed hard to get back to Virginia Beach. That was in 2004. Now, five years later, Jimmy was a senior chief, a leader of expert commandos, strong and alert and brimming with confidence. He was one of the toughest guys in the world. The bullet that found his leg exploded through his femur just above the knee. It exited with pieces of bone and flung him through the air. The pain was exquisite. In the seconds it took him to land, he told himself not to scream because that would give away the location of the men around him. Then his lungs filled with air, and he couldn't help it. He screamed in agony. Two SEALs shot their way through the firefight, stabilized him and shot their way back out to pull him to safety. – Credit Dianna Cahn from hamptonroads.com/ Episode 034: Jimmy Hatch – Wounded While Searching For Bowe Bergdahl And Sky Diving With Gabby Giffords Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “There is a vetting process. If you weren’t invested, then people would die.” Some Questions I Ask: What does being invested mean to you? And others in the military? How did you and Gabby Giffords become friends? Your mission was the get Bowe Bergdahl… How do you feel about him? Do you see him as a deserter? What did you learn about your team when adversity struck? Why do you have such a strong connection with dogs? How have you learned about the strength of people when they are faced with challenges? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of investment and what it means to Navy SEALs The specific feelings going through Jimmy’s head when he got shot The importance of leaders being transparent The challenges faced when coming home from battle How Jimmy dealt with alcohol and drugs The importance of preparation in battle and in life The elements that define a quality life “When I got shot, I went from being in command, to being a spectator.” Continue Learning Go To Jimmy’s website: http://spikesk9fund.org/ Read article referenced in podcast by Dianna Cahn: Jimmy Hatch Read about Jimmy and Gabby Giffords Skydiving together: Jimmy Hatch & Gabby Giffords You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a huge honor for me. Jimmy Hatch is a leader who is a real life American Hero. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From http://spikesk9fund.org/ Spikes K9 Fund was founded by James Hatch, a retired Special Warfare Operator. As a K9 handler on several deployments, James’ life was regularly spared by the work of K9s – one of the most memorable was Spike. And on James’ final deployment, the night he was critically wounded, a K9 spared James’ life while losing his own. From that evening on, James oriented his life around the training, care and preservation of working dogs. In addition to working as the founder and president of the fund, he works with local law enforcement and has adopted a former service dog in need of medical attention. From Dianna Cahn: hamptonroads.com -- In July 2009, Jimmy Hatch’s team - part of the Navy's Special Warfare Development Group - was on a search mission in eastern Afghanistan. The warriors landed in the dark and were hit with gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades as they made their way across a field. Jimmy was an old hand at this kind of mission. He'd become a SEAL in 1990 and joined his elite unit in 1994, back when there was no war. After six years, he left the unit to teach parachuting. When war broke out, he pushed hard to get back to Virginia Beach. That was in 2004. Now, five years later, Jimmy was a senior chief, a leader of expert commandos, strong and alert and brimming w

Episode 033: Erik Rydholm – How To Become ESPN’s Most Powerful Producer I am always fascinated to learn about how something great gets created… In addition to that, I love to learn about the day to day process on how that same thing continues to be great and improve on a daily basis. Erik Rydholm shares the details behind how three great TV shows were created and the work it takes on a daily basis in order to continually improve. This is an incredible episode of The Learning Leader Show. Erik is extremely intelligent, engaging, and giving. I love this episode. Erik Rydholm is Executive Producer of Pardon The Interruption (With Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon), Around The Horn, Dan LeBatard is Highly Questionable. Erik has pioneered the growth of PTI as the program has increased ratings and viewership each year since its inception, and it earned the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show. Episode 033: Erik Rydholm – How To Become ESPN’s Most Powerful Producer Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Here's my only real management philosophy: I turn the org chart upside-down—it's the responsibility of the boss to set and maintain the foundation from which everyone else in the company builds” Some Questions I Ask: What is one characteristic all successful people share? What is it like to work with two legends? Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon? Will type of disruption is Netflix causing in the television world? Walk us through a pre-show meeting… What’s the process for creating a show? What are the most impressive aspects of Bill Simmons that we don’t already know? What are some things about you and your work that would surprise us? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why curiosity is so vitally important in successful leaders About the 10 laugh out loud moments a day he has with Tony Kornheiser and Mike Wilbon Erik’s thoughts on Steve Jobs’ leadership and how he’s different The tools Erik and his team use to create the show and share ideas The importance of a leader setting the foundation The elements that define a quality life “Leadership is a decision making job” Continue Learning Read This Article by Richard Deitsch about Erik: Erik Rydholm Follow Erik on Twitter: @ErikRydholm You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Erik Rydholm is a thoughtful leader who brought huge value to The Learning leader Show. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio: Erik Rydholm Erik Rydholm is Executive Producer of Pardon The Interruption (With Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon), Around The Horn, Dan LeBatard is Highly Questionable. Erik has pioneered the growth of PTI as the program has increased ratings and viewership each year since its inception, and it earned the 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Studio Show.

032: Steve Sims – How To Create World Class Experiences | Why Elon Musk Is A Great Learning Leader Steve Sims is one of the coolest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He leads a life that most people would love to lead. I am very grateful that John Corcoran introduced Steve to me. This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from how Steve creates the best experiences in the world for his clients to how he now is a regular speaker at Harvard! I promise you will love this episode. Steve Sims is the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his Bluefish team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Visiting the International Space Station, Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic, Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo, Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs, Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti, and much more! Episode 032: Steve Sims – How To Create World Class Experiences | Why Elon Musk Is A Great Learning Leader Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. “Your Imperfections are your perfections.” – Steve Sims The Learning Leader Show “Nurture and invest in your relationships, don’t focus on it just being a business relationship. It’s always personal.” – Steve Sims Some Questions I Ask: What is the one common characteristic in all successful people? How did you get started in this profession? What is the definition of a cool person that you want to hang out with? How do you related to affluent clientele? Where does your work ethic stem from? What is your dream event? Why is Elon Musk such a great learning leader? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why being massively curious is the key to success About Steve becoming the real life “wizard of oz” Steve’s experiences with Mike Tyson About the makeup of a great learning leader like Elon Musk Why Jayson Gaignard’s attention to detail is so powerful and inspiring The importance of reaching out to your network constantly The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To BlueFish: http://thebluefish.com/ Go To Steve’s website: http://www.uglysims.com/ Follow BlueFish on Twitter: @Bluefishgroup You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a loaded episode full of great content. Steve Sims is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From UglySims.com Steve Sims is the visionary founder of Bluefish: the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his Bluefish team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Visiting the International Space Station, Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic, Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo, Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs, Trekking on a luxury safari in the Amazon & Serengeti, Joining a filmed marine conservation expedition to the Pacific Islands, Heading out on the legendary Sardine Run in Southern Africa, Singing live on stage with legendary rock band Journey, Having Florida Georgia Line sing “Happy Birthday” in a private backstage concert, Meeting and greeting renowned recording artists and celebrities, Enjoying a walk-on role on a hit TV show In addition, Steve has also: Launched BLUECause, which has raised over half a million dollars for non-profit organizations – without taking ONE CENT in administrative or any other fees Been featured in Ivy League publications, including: Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, South China Post and The London

Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells I originally sent a cold email to Gary roughly 6 months ago asking him to be one of the first guests on my podcast, The Learning Leader Show. He initially responded and said, “No, I won’t do it as I’m not recording any podcasts now, but maybe you can convince me to do it later.” Well, six months later (after many emails), Gary and I recorded an incredible episode. I’m extremely proud of this, and I was especially happy to hear the kind words Gary shared about me and the persistence I showed as well as how I handled a couple scheduling issues we’ve had along the way. Enjoy this episode with the Great Gary Vaynerchuk! Gary Vaynerchuk is an entrepreneur, investor, author, public speaker, and an internet personality with millions of follows across multiple social media platforms. Gary has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, GQ, and Time. He’s appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien and Ellen. Welcome To Episode 031: Gary Vaynerchuk on Leadership, Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Bill Parcells Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “I want to build the single biggest building in town.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Some Questions I Ask: What is the most common characteristic shared amongst the most successful people you know? What is the #1 trait you look for in a business partner? What is your interviewing process? How do you prioritize your time? How have you developed such a great network of successful people? Do you care if people like you? Are you okay with being polarizing? How do you always maintain so much energy? Who are examples of great learning leaders? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The importance of self-esteem AND self-awareness The characteristics you need to have to work with him Gary’s method for “hiring fast and firing fast” Why he chose to do this specific podcast, The Learning Leader Show The most important values he learned from his Mom and Dad The powerful of being full of gratitude Why Bill Parcells is a better coach than Phil Jackson Gary’s biggest flaw as a person “Your energy level should come from always having a high level of gratitude.” – Gary Vaynerchuk Continue Learning: Go to Gary's website See why over 1.1 million people follow Gary on Twitter: @garyvee Read his book: Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Read his book: The Thank You Economy Read his book: Crush It! You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Gary was incredibly inspirational. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell From www.garyvaynerchuk.com in his own words: I have been a businessman for as long as anyone close to me can remember. You can be fancy and call it being an "entrepreneur," but at the end of the day, I do business. While most eight year olds were learning how to properly squeeze a lemon, I was managing seven lemonade stands across my neighborhood in Edison, NJ. When I turned twelve, I set my sights on my local mall, where I became something of a legend selling baseball cards on weekends. In high school I joined the family business, a liquor store called Shoppers Discount Liquors that my dad started. It wasn’t long before I became obsessed with collecting wine. My core thesis has always revolved around one question: Are you marketing like the year you actually live in? That’s it. It’s not about where things are going to be in 5 years, and it’s definitely not about how we’ve always done it. Do what works. Right now. In 1997 I was selling wine with an email list while most stores were still faxing their customers. Building on that, I quickly came to recognize the importance of e-commerce, and launched WineLibrary.com, one of the very first wine sales sites. As soon as Google Adwords came out, I was the first (and for a long time the only) person to advertise against people searching for “wine.” All of this helped me to grow the store from a $3 million business to a $60 million business, and it was just the beginning. Within a year of YouTube popping up, I knew it would be an incredibly powerful platform. Armed with a Flipcam and a NY Jets bucket, I started Wine Library TV in 2006 to share my knowledge and passion for wine with a community that desperately needed a fresh voice. It wasn’t long before 100,000 people were watching my videos every day (shout-out to my Vayniacs – love you guys). In the spring of 2009, my brother AJ and I launched VaynerMedi

Episode 030: Keith Hawk – Being An Effective Business Leader Is A Lot Like Being A Great Dad This episode was very special to me as I had the opportunity to record a phenomenal episode with the greatest learning leader I’ve ever known. This is a really special Father’s Day episode. There are a ton of actionable takeaways for all of YOU: The great listeners and friends of The Learning Leader Show… Keith is a 35-year veteran sales professional and sales leader. Over the course of his career he has developed a rich understanding of what it takes to be a successful sales professional. For over 15 years he's led one of America's greatest sales organizations, at LexisNexis. He continues in a customer focused role to this day at that global organization, speaking to customer groups around the world on the topic of solving business problems with the solutions offered by his firm. In addition, he continues to lecture regularly on topics such as leadership, selling to executives, and his personal favorite: the true role of the sales professional. Episode 030: Keith Hawk – Being An Effective Business Leader Is A Lot Like Being A Great Dad Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio “Your job as a parent is to open doors for your kids to find their passion.” The Learning Leader Show “It’s your duty as a leader to be in a great mood.” – Keith Hawk Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? What advice do you give to a 25 year old young professional? What is a “Conscious Competent”? What do you say to those who view positive psychology with skepticism? How do you prepare for a big speech to thousands of people? How can people prepare their kids to be professional athletes? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why trust is so important to be a successful leader The importance of being a great communicator and great writer The definition for success Why you should write in a daily journal The role we play to help children find their passion The elements that define a quality life Why soldiers and athletes tend to be great employees Continue Learning Read Keith’s Book: Get Real Selling Go To: http://getrealselling.com/presenters.htm Follow Keith on Twitter: @DKHawk30 “When it comes to great leaders, it starts with trust.” You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 023: AJ Hawk – Why Does This Show Exist? What Does The Future Hold? Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a very special episode for me and I absolutely loved it. My Dad shared exceptional content and it was so much fun! Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From http://getrealselling.com Keith is a 32-year veteran sales professional and sales leader. Over the course of his career he has developed a rich understanding of what it takes to be a successful sales professional. For over ten years he led one of America's greatest sales organizations, at LexisNexis. He continues in a customer focused role to this day at that global organization, speaking to customer groups around the world on the topic of solving business problems with the solutions offered by his firm. In addition, he continues to lecture regularly on topics such as consultative selling, selling to executives, and his personal favorite: the true role of the sales professional.

Episode 029: Dave Carroll – How To Create A Movement Through Storytelling (United Breaks Guitars) Known as a master storyteller, Dave Carroll’s incredible talent was introduced to millions when his 2009 anthem ‘United Breaks Guitars’ became a worldwide sensation. The song chronicled his experience in the customer service process with United Airlines. His creative use of social media to share that message as an Independent Musician, has reached over 150 million people. As the #1 most watched YouTube Music Video in the world in July 2009, United Breaks Guitars has been called ‘one of the most important [videos] in Google’s history,’ and became a metaphor for change and innovation. Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars are now recognized as ‘household names.’ United Breaks Guitars won the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Video of the Year Award and Dave Carroll was award the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Digital Artist of the Year. Dave was also nominated for the 2010 ECMA for Entertainer of the Year. Episode 029: Dave Carroll – How To Create A Movement Through Storytelling (United Breaks Guitars) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio The Learning Leader Show “Your comfort zone can be your worst enemy.” Some Questions I Ask: Why is storytelling so powerful? What is your process for writing a song? What was your thought process when writing “United Breaks Guitars”? When was a specific moment that you knew you had created something special? How can regular people make a viral video? What does the term learning leader mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Whoopi Goldberg gave him the idea to license “United Breaks Guitars” About Dave’s song creating a 10% drop in United’s stock… Worth $180 million Dave’s feelings on Harvard Business School using his video as a case study The specific moment when Dave realized he had gone viral Startups he’s involved in The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To Dave’s website: http://www.davecarrollmusic.com/main/ Read Dave’s book: United Breaks Guitars Follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveCarroll You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Dave Carroll is leader who has created a drastic change in the customer service industry. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From http://www.davecarrollmusic.com/bio/ Dave Carroll is an award winning singer-songwriter, professional speaker, author and social media innovator based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He began his music career with his brother Don in the band Sons of Maxwell and has been enjoying success as a solo artist since 2008. He released his debut solo album Perfect Blue in 2008 and a second solo album in 2012 called Raincoat in Vegas. For over two decades, Dave has charmed fans with his approach to music. His ability to extract the essence of a message and craft it into song is a rare gift that is attracting fans of all ages, while his sense of humor and disarmingly warm stage presence makes each live experience a memorable one for audiences around the world. Known as a master storyteller, Dave’s incredible talent was introduced to millions when his 2009 anthem ‘United Breaks Guitars’ became a worldwide sensation. The song chronicled his experience in the customer service process with United Airlines. His creative use of social media to share that message as an Independent Musician, has reached over 150 million people. As the #1 most watched YouTube Music Video in the world in July 2009, United Breaks Guitars has been called ‘one of the most important [videos] in Google’s history,’ and became a metaphor for change and innovation. Dave Carroll and United Breaks Guitars are now recognized as ‘household names.’ United Breaks Guitars won the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Video of the Year Award and Dave Carroll was award the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Digital Artist of the Year. Dave was also nominated for the 2010 ECMA for Entertainer of the Year. The United Breaks Guitars trilogy has awakened companies everywhere to the importance of focusing on the customer and on delivering exceptional customer experience. Dave Carroll is a musician with a message, demonstrating the power one voice can have in today’s socially driven world. Dave has become internationally famous as one of the world’s top media relations innovators & customer experience authorities. He is also widely sought after as a content creator & songwriter. Dave has been featured in major news media around the world (including ABC

Episode 028: Jeff Goins – The Art of Work… Be A Little Bit Uncomfortable Everyday Jeff Goins’ latest book, “The Art of Work” is a powerful piece of literature that combines inspiring stories and how they can apply to all of our daily lives. His book has morphed into a full blown movement. Originally from Chicago, Jeff moved to Nashville after graduating from college and spending a year traveling with a band. In college, he studied Spanish and Religion and spent part of his Junior year in Spain, which unlocked a passion for travel, writing, and making a difference in the world. After a year of letter-writing and long-distance phone calls, he moved to Tennessee to “see about a girl.” In 2008, he married her. Now, he lives with his wife Ashley, their son Aiden, and their dog Lyric just outside of Nashville. He’s the former Communications Director for Adventures in Missions, a nonprofit organization, and spends his time writing books and trying to take over the Internet. He’s written and guest-blogged for over 100 magazines, publications, and blogs. He’s also a speaker, online writing teacher, and consultant. He’s written four books including The Art of Work (March 2015), teach a popular online course called Tribe Writers, and makes the world’s best guacamole. Episode 028: Jeff Goins – The Art of Work… Be A Little Bit Uncomfortable Everyday Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Ideas are cheap. Actions are costly.” Some Questions I Ask: What is one characteristic all successful people share? Why couldn’t you call yourself a writer? Why did your book publishers want you to open with a different story? When was a specific moment that you knew you had created something special? What is the primary advice you give to people? What does the term learning leader mean to you? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How a lot of successful people have many fears The power of storytelling and the impact it has on people The principles in finding your vocation/legacy What it was like saying “Babe, you don’t have to go back to work” Why we need to all be a little bit uncomfortable everyday The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To Jeff’s website: http://goinswriter.com/ Read Jeff’s book: The Art of Work Follow John on Twitter: @JeffGoins You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From GoinsWriter.com Hi. I’m Jeff, the author of four books including The Art of Work, which you can get right now. A little about me: I believe we all have a story to tell, but sometimes the best stories don’t get the attention they deserve. I’ve been writing for most of my life, but only recently stepped into my true calling as a writer. I started this blog in 2010 with some burning questions: How do writers make a living? What does it really take to get published? How do you pursue a passion without burning yourself out? What I found in this search was a community of like-minded individuals sharing many of the same struggles. Here is where we wage war on the blank page, where we band together to find purpose in our art and lives, where we discover our true voices. If you have a passion for creativity and changing the world, this is for you. I usually publish new articles and podcasts two to three times per week and always seek to serve my readers.

Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton John Corcoran is one of the most giving human beings I’ve ever met. Prior to us recording this episode, John consistently went out of his way to introduce me to other inspiring leaders… Since we recorded he has introduced me to many more extremely intelligent learning leaders. I am so grateful to John and so fortunate to call him a friend. This was a fantastic episode where we covered a ton of topics ranging from hearing world leaders argue in the white house to the best way to tell someone thank you. I promise you will get a lot out of this episode. John Corcoran has worked in Hollywood, written speeches for President Bill Clinton and lost his job when Arnold Schwarzenegger became the Governator. Even though he's lived in California most of his life, he is the world's worst surfer, although he does speak Valley Girl fluently. His day job is working with small business owners and entrepreneurs as a lawyer and business advisor. Episode 027: John Corcoran – How To Be As Charismatic As President Bill Clinton Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Do not underestimate the value of a small gesture.” Some Questions I Ask: How did you get the job in the Clinton White House? What did you learn the most from Bill Clinton? How do you sense the difference between a giver and a taker? Where does your ethic stem from? Why do we fail to implement after learning a great new idea? What impact did your Dad getting fired have on you? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why and how President Bill Clinton was so charismatic The importance of consistently making introductions What it means to give when you do not have any power Why Jayson Gaignard’s attention to detail is so powerful and inspiring Why humility is a key trait in a Learning Leader The elements that define a quality life “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go To John’s website: http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/ Read Jayson Gaignard’s book: Mastermind Dinners Follow John on Twitter: @JohnCorcoran You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From SmartBusinessRevolution.com In John’s words: At 23 years old, I landed a job as a Writer in the Clinton White House. I didn’t go to an Ivy League School, come from a family of wealthy donors, or have any “insider connections” to land me the job. I got the job because I’m good at developing relationships with the right people. I’m good at getting to know VIPs and other successful leaders. I wasn’t always good at relationships. In fact, I was pretty clueless about social cues when I was younger. I would come home from school in junior high and play video games for hours. It was pretty pathetic. Then my father got laid off. In fact, my Dad got laid off three separate times while I was growing up. Each time, we went from living a comfortable life to barely making ends meet. I desperately wanted him to call someone up and say “give me a job!” But he couldn’t, because he didn’t have the relationships. That experience taught me the importance of building and nurturing relationships with VIPs, top performers and other influential people who don’t just know you, but who like you and want to help you succeed. Your Competitors Are Making More Money Than You Because They Have a Better Network Every year, tens of thousands of people lose their jobs. And thousands of small businesses go under. Far too often, people suffer because they don’t have the right relationships to help them get ahead. The business world is not a pure meritocracy. Getting an education, going to a good school, and getting a good job is not enough to cut it. Too many good businesses go under because their owners don’t create the right relationships. The people who are really successful – and who get the best rewards – reach the top because they actively seek out the right network. A Powerful Personal Network Will Make the Difference Between Rich and Being Ignored I have used the same relationship strategies that got me a White House job again and again. In Hollywood. Working in the heart of Silicon Valley. And in starting and running my own boutique law firm that brings in over six figures of revenue each year. I’ve had the opportunity to meet (and work f

Episode 026: Ben Greenfield – How To Become Super Human and Hack Your Environment… This episode was absolutely packed full of action oriented takeaways to help us all “hack our environments.” I always take notes while recording these podcasts… With that said, I’ve never written down as much as I did with this episode. Ben shared a number of different tips to help us all live a better, more meaningful life. Ben Greenfield’s mission is to show you how to get your body performing at peak capacity, with maximum fat burning efficiency and ideal hormonal and health status, in the safest and fastest way possible. Rather than pounding you with complex workout videos and difficult diets, Ben will instead teach you how to achieve your goals by optimizing lifestyle parameters that go way beyond simply “exercise and healthy eating. You’ll learn about fat burning efficiency zones, gut health, mental performance, maximizing recovery, boosting libido, and enhancing every possible aspect of your body – rather than just work out like a madman and eating boring food. Episode 026: Ben Greenfield – How To Become Super Human and Hack Your Environment… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: What one common characteristic do all successful leaders share? Why did you originally decide to home school your boys? How do you raise super human kids? How would your parenting style be different if you had girls? What are some tips for people who work from 8:00 – 5:00 every day in an office? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to hack your environment (one tip: get a stand up desk) How to get in touch with food… How to grow a garden The definition for success Why you should write in The Five Minute Journal How your kids can be super human The elements that define a quality life The secret behind the anti-aging clinics Continue Learning Read: Beyond Training- Mastering, Endurance, Health & Life Go To: bengreenfieldfitness.com Follow Ben on Twitter: @BenGreenfield You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This was a jam packed episode full of great content. Ben Greenfield is leader who is constantly learning in order to help us all live a better life. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From BenGreenfieldfitness.com Ben Greenfield’s mission is to show you how to get your body performing at peak capacity, with maximum fat burning efficiency and ideal hormonal and health status, in the safest and fastest way possible. Rather than pounding you with complex workout videos and difficult diets, Ben will instead teach you how to achieve your goals by optimizing lifestyle parameters that go way beyond simply “exercise and healthy eating. You’ll learn about fat burning efficiency zones, gut health, mental performance, maximizing recovery, boosting libido, and enhancing every possible aspect of your body – rather than just work out like a madman and eating boring food.

Episode 025: Mike Michalowicz – Why You Should Put Profit First… This was a very interesting conversation with Mike Michalowicz… Mike has had some very great moments and some low moments… Including a heartbreaking story about telling his family he went broke. The response from his daughter in particular was incredible. You’ll want to hear Mike tell this story… By his 35th birthday MIKE MICHALOWICZ (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal; is the former MSNBC business make-over expert; is a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which BusinessWeek deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.” Episode 025: Mike Michalowicz – Why You Should Put Profit First… Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what brings you alive.” Some Questions I Ask: Why do we fail to execute on these great ideas? Why don’t you like the content that Tim Ferriss produces? What is one exercise people can do to get out of their comfort zone? Which three people would you love to be at your dinner table? What books have influenced you most? Which individual leader has had the most influence on you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The heart breaking story of his daughter offering up her piggy bank when Mike went broke How to use swearing well Tactics to become a better public speaker How Dale Carnegie has influenced him so much How to properly set goals The elements that define a quality life How long it takes to become an overnight success Continue Learning Read: Profit First Read: The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Follow Mike on Twitter: @MikeMichalowicz You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning from people who bring a new idea to the table… That is what Mike has done. Mike is an extremely interesting person. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From mikemichalowicz.com By his 35th birthday MIKE MICHALOWICZ (pronounced mi-‘kal-o-wits) had founded and sold two multi-million dollar companies. Confident that he had the formula to success, he became an angel investor… and proceeded to lose his entire fortune. Then he started all over again, driven to find better ways to grow healthy, strong companies. Among other innovative strategies, Mike created the “Profit First Formula”, a way for businesses to ensure profitability from their very next deposit forward. Mike is now running his third million dollar venture, is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal; is the former MSNBC business make-over expert; is a popular keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics; and is the author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, which BusinessWeek deemed “the entrepreneur’s cult classic.”

Episode 024: Natalie Jill – How To Be Healthy, Happy, and Fit… And How Natalie Maintains Great Abs Year Round This was an extremely enjoyable episode for me. Natalie Jill is a very intelligent leader who has a fantastic understanding of the human body. I promise you will have more knowledge about your body after listening to this episode. This is episode is great for anyone who wants to learn more about the specific activities (lifestyle eating and exercise) to be healthy, happy, and fit. Natalie Jill helps millions of people become the healthier versions of themselves… In her words: I DECIDED to fix things. I put everything I knew into play- from goal setting, to vision boards, to eating unprocessed foods, positive thinking and getting negatives OUT of my life. I did NOT starve myself. I didn’t try any fad “quick fixes”, I didn’t do dangerous diet pills and I didn’t do unhealthy calorie restrictions…I used a FORMULA.” Episode 024: Natalie Jill – How To Be Healthy, Happy, and Fit Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “You have to be authentic and real.” – Natalie Jill Some Questions I Ask: How did you get started with this career? What does a vision board do for you? What is your goal setting process? What is the 7 day jump start plan? How do you execute your plan? Why do you hate the elliptical? What do you suggest for people who have to travel a lot for work? In This Episode, You Will Learn: About vision boards and how they can help you About The 7 day jump start plan Why writing down your goals ensures you hit them She practices addition (i.e. – eating more veggies will help you stop eating sweets) How to get out of your comfort zone The elements that define a quality life “I show a lot of videos… You can’t photo shop videos.” – Natalie Jill Continue Learning Go to Natalie’s website: http://www.nataliejillfitness.com/ Find the right program for you: http://www.nataliejillfitness.com/programs/ Follow Natalie on Twitter @nataliejillfit See why over 933,000 people follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliejillfit You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become healthier, happy, and fit! It’s a fascinating topic and Natalie is an expert. I really enjoyed speaking with her. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From: Natalie Jill Fitness Natalie Jill helps people across the globe reach their health, fitness, and business goals. Natalie left a very successful career in corporate America to follow her passion with health and fitness. As a Licensed Master Sports Nutritionist and functional fitness trainer, Natalie leveraged the power of the internet and in a short amount of time she was able to help millions of people worldwide get in shape and be their best selves. In the process, she created a globally recognized brand with over a million social media followers worldwide and created an online business that has reached and transformed hundreds of thousands. Although many see Natalie Jill as a fitness and nutrition expert, she is increasingly garnering attention for her ability to help others create, define, and monetize their brand in the online space. In health & fitness, or in business; Natalie brings out the BEST in everybody she works with and helps them GET RESULTS!

Episode 023: AJ Hawk – Why Does This Show Exist? What Does The Future Hold? One of the most enjoyable conversations I’ve had doing this podcast. My brother AJ and I discuss why I am doing this podcast. AJ has no fear to ask me anything and dives deep into my “Why” and we discuss how this show will progress… From The “About Me” page on www.LearningLeaderShow.com Leaders are learners. The best leaders never stop working to make themselves better. As Kobe Bryant once said, “There is power in understanding the journey of others to help create your own.” That’s really why the Learning Leader Show exists. To come together to understand the journey successful leaders are on so that we can better understand our own. This Show is full of stories told by world class leaders. Personal stories of successes, failures and lessons learned along the way. Our guests come from diverse backgrounds—some are best-selling authors, others are genius entrepreneurs and one even made a million dollars wearing t-shirts for a year. My role in this endeavor is to talk to the smartest, most creative, always-learning leaders in the world so that we can learn from them as we create our own journey. Episode 023: AJ Hawk – Why Does This Show Exist? What Does The Future Hold? Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Some Questions AJ Asked Me: How do you do this show? When do you have time? What’s your ultimate goal with the podcast? How do you do it better than others? How do you feel about where podcasts in general are headed? Would you ever charge people to listen to your podcast? (NO) How about doing in person episodes? How do you make sure your podcast doesn’t feel scripted? What is pronoia? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why I love doing this podcast My goals – Goals already achieved and others I have for the future My thought process on making a great podcast The importance of my preparation for each episode The facts behind the growth (HUGE) of podcasts Why I believe in pronoia and what it means The importance of taking action “There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn Continue Learning Sign up to receive e-mail updates: www.LearningLeaderShow.com Follow AJ on Twitter: @OfficialAJHawk Follow me on Twitter: @RyanHawk12 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 011: Brady Quinn – Why Certain People Are Great Leaders And Why Others Are Not Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I really enjoyed having this conversation with AJ. Would you like to see us do it again? Reach out to us on Twitter (@OfficialAJHawk & @RyanHawk12) Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell AJ Hawk Bio from Packers.com Ranks No. 1 in franchise history (since 1975) with 1,025 tackles, having surpassed John Anderson (1,020 from 1978-89) for the team mark in the 2013 regular-season finale. Has posted 100-plus tackles in four consecutive seasons (2010-13) and in seven of his eight years in the NFL (2006-08, 2010-13). Has led the team in tackles five times during his career (2006, 2008, 2010, 2012-13), which ties LB Nick Barnett for the franchise record (since 1975). Followed the likes of Lawrence Taylor (1981), Derrick Thomas (1989), Junior Seau (1990) and Willie McGinest (1994) as one of only 29 linebackers drafted in the top five since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Played in 51 games at Ohio State with 38 starts, collecting 394 tackles (196 solo), 41 stops for a loss, 15½ sacks, seven INTs, 13 passes broken up, two fumbles recovered and three forced fumbles; also returned both a blocked punt and INT for TDs…A three-year starter (2003-05), he earned first-team All-Big Ten honors each of those seasons…Available for every play during his college career, he started his final 37 contests in consecutive fashion…Earned his degree in criminology. Given name Aaron James Hawk…Nicknamed “A.J.” by his parents since birth, after legendary Indy car driver A.J. Foyt…From Centerville, Ohio…Married the former Laura Quinn, The couple has a 3-year-old daughter, Lennon Noel, and a 1-year-old son, Hendrix Knight…Brother, Ryan, played QB for the Birmingham Steeldogs of Arena Football and played in college at Ohio University…

Episode 022: Steve Scott – How To Earn $50,000/Month Self-Publishing on Amazon I love learning about people with fascinating lifestyles… Steve leads an incredibly interesting life. I also enjoyed learning about his daily routine and the process for creating successful books. Steve lives the kind of life that Tim Ferriss describes in The 4 Hour Work Week. Striving to do the activities that he wants… In Steve’s case that involves a lot of traveling, writing, and running! Episode 022: Steve Scott – How To Earn $50,000/Month Self-Publishing on Amazon Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: How much money do you make? What is your writing process? What are your daily routines? What is your best-selling book? How did you decide to do this as your life’s work? In This Episode, You Will Learn: $65,000 is the biggest income he’s earned in a month How to focus on “habit stacking” Why Steve disagrees with the typical book publishing model Steve’s travels and climbing mountains How to get out of your comfort zone The elements that define a quality life “A learning leader is someone who is deeply curious about the world… And sees it as a fascination, not a fear…” – Kare Anderson Continue Learning Go to Steve’s website: http://www.stevescottsite.com/ Buy Steve’s book on Amazon: Amazon - Steve Scott Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevescott1 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love learning about people with fascinating lifestyles.. Steve leads an incredibly interesting life. I also enjoyed learning about his daily routine and the process for creating successful books. I really enjoyed speaking with her. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Who is Steve Scott? (In his own words from SteveScottSite.com) I’m a firm believer in the idea of the “Internet Lifestyle.” Money is great and all. But I think it’s not as important as creating the life that YOU want to live. The greatest thing about having an affiliate business is the flexibility to do things on YOUR terms. Don’t believe me? Well, I just spent seven months traveling through Europe in 2010 (from April to November.) I literally lived the laptop lifestyle where I bounced from one city to the next. During this time, each week I averaged 5 hours on my money making businesses and 10 hours writing/marketing this blog. This experience validated all the notions I had about being able to work hard, travel the world, and do what you want to do. I’m just an ordinary guy who has a relatively normal existence on the Jersey Shore. I live in a modest two-bedroom apartment on the ocean. Most of my days are spent working. And during my free time I like to do fun activities like running, hiking, skiing, surfing, reading and spending time with my loved ones.

Episode 021: Kare Anderson – How To Become An Opportunity Maker I would like to thank Dorie Clark for introducing me to Kare. Both Dorie and Kare are such great givers… Always trying to help others and they’ve done so much for me. I was fascinated with this conversation with Kare. She is incredibly intelligent and is a very deep thinker. It was a joy to get her to put some of those thoughts on tape for this great podcast episode. This is episode is great for anyone who wants to become an opportunity maker. Kare Anderson is an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter, now connective behavior speaker and columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post. Anderson’s TED talk on The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportunity Maker has attracted over 1.3 million views. Her clients are as diverse as Salesforce, Novartis, S.F. Giants and The Skoll Foundation. Episode 021: Kare Anderson – How To Become An Opportunity Maker Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “A learning leader is someone who is deeply curious about the world… And sees it as a fascination, not a fear…” – Kare Anderson Some Questions I Ask: How did you prepare for your great Ted Talk? What was the process for that? How has that Ted Talk changed your lifef? Why do you think it moved so many people? What is your book “Moving From Me To We” all about? What is “The 2 AM Principle” all about? (His book title) What does being a “giver” mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: “Specificity leads to clarity, credibility, and memorability.” Why Kare sat down for her Ted Talk (people never do this) How to move from “Me” to “We” Thin slicing – Helping Others How to get out of your comfort zone The elements that define a quality life “Specificity leads to clarity, credibility, and memorability.” – Kare Anderson Continue Learning See why 1.3 million people have watched this TED Talk Read her book: "From Me To We" Follow Kare on Twitter @KareAnderson You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become an opportunity maker. It’s a fascinating topic and Kare is Kare at it! I really enjoyed speaking with her. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From SayItBetter.com Kare Anderson is an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter, now connective behavior speaker and columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post. Anderson’s TED talk on The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportunity Maker has attracted over 1.3 million views. Her clients are as diverse as Salesforce, Novartis, S.F. Giants and The Skoll Foundation. She’s a founding board member of Annie’s Homegrown, co-founder of nine political PACs, and author of Mutuality Matters, Moving From Me to We, Getting What You Want and other books. I would like to thank Dorie Clark for introducing me to Kare. Both Dorie and Kare are such great givers… Always trying to help others and they’ve done so much for me. I was fascinated with this conversation with Kare. She is incredibly intelligent and is a very deep thinker. It was a joy to get her to put some of those thoughts on tape for this great podcast episode. This is episode is great for anyone who wants to become an opportunity maker. Kare Anderson is an Emmy-winning former NBC and Wall Street Journal reporter, now connective behavior speaker and columnist for Forbes and Huffington Post. Anderson’s TED talk on The Web of Humanity: Becoming an Opportunity Maker has attracted over 1.3 million views. Her clients are as diverse as Salesforce, Novartis, S.F. Giants and The Skoll Foundation.

Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) I was truly honored to speak with an American Hero for this episode of The Learning Leader Show. Matt Eversmann led soldiers into one of the most dangerous places in the world. His story was told in the book and movie, “Black Hawk Down.” His specific character was played by Josh Hartnett. We discussed the story behind what really happened in Mogadishu… Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force. Episode 020: Matt Eversmann – How To Lead Soldiers Into Battle (Black Hawk Down) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Fear is something you have to control. It’s okay to be scared.” - Matt Eversmann describing what it’s like to be shot at. Some Questions I Ask: What are the differences between leading soldiers into battle vs leading in a business setting? What are you feeling as you’re being shot at? What was it like to be portrayed by Josh Hartnett in the movie Black Hawk Down? How could you have handled the adverse situation better? Why do we struggle to implement and execute what we’ve learned? How would you define a learning leader What specific lessons learned from the mission that you took back to Fort Benning? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Matt’s love of his team and him focusing on the people he fought with How everything for the book and movie Black Hawk Down came about His advice for both the military soldiers making the transition back into the civilian world as well the companies who are going to hire them What it was like speaking with the widow of one of his men he fought with How Black Hawk Down has affected his life “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Continue Learning See great video of Matt: Matt Eversmann - AVC The story of Black Hawk Down: Black Hawk Down Connect with Matt on LinkedIn: LinkedIn You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I was honored to have this Matt… I learned so much about his process for leadership. I loved his descriptions for what it’s like when the bullets are flying (literally). Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From Keppler Speakers: First Sergeant Matt Eversmann's legendary leadership while facing the horrors of war cemented his status as an American military hero. Portrayed by Josh Hartnett, Eversmann was immortalized in the epic film, Black Hawk Down, which recounts the 18 harrowing hours when US soldiers in Somalia were trapped in a hostile district of Mogadishu. Young Rangers and Delta Force soldiers fought side-by-side, outnumbered and marked for death by an angry mob, until a rescue convoy was mounted. Committed to sharing the lessons he learned in the military, inspirational speaker Matt Eversmann focuses on motivating all people, be they soldiers, students, or employees, through values-based leadership, encouraging them to do their best and dedicate themselves to a cause. His courage and patriotism are unmatched, and his power as a motivational speaker is unrivaled. Matt Eversmann has received many military decorations, including the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Ribbon, eight Army Achievement medals, and four Army Commendation medals. For his service in Somalia, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and the Combat Infantryman's Badge. Before his retirement in early 2008, Eversmann served 18 months in Iraq leading an elite Army Ranger force.

Episode 019: Chris Borland – Why He Walked Away From Millions Of Dollars This was an extremely thought provoking conversation with Chris Borland. Chris is an extremely intelligent person who also is very driven and likable. I really enjoyed getting to know him better and also gain a better understanding for why he walked away from the NFL after just one stellar season. Chris Borland had a storied high school and college football career. That led him to being a third round draft choice of The San Francisco 49ers where he quickly excelled as a dominant Linebacker. Borland was selected as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month for November. Chris finished his rookie season with 108 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions in only starting 8 games. On March 16, 2015, he announced his retirement from the NFL citing concern of head trauma. Chris received a $617,436 signing bonus when he inked a four-year rookie deal with the 49ers coming out of college. He'll be returning over $450,000 to the team. Episode 019: Chris Borland – Why He Walked Away From Millions Of Dollars Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “The scientist is not the person who gives the right answers; he’s the one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss Some Questions I Ask: Why did you decide to walk away from your NFL career and millions of $$? What has been the overall response from people? Do we need to create a backup plan for college athletes? How did Junior Seau’s suicide affect you? Would you allow your own children to play football? What is next for you in your life now that you are done with football? What is your definition of a great Learning Leader? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The specifics behind why he walked away from football About his conversations with Dr. Harry Edwards – renowned Sociology professor The exact time when he contemplated not playing The letter he wrote to his parents before the season How much money he had to pay back from his bonus Who he discussed this with (Small group) “There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn Continue Learning Read the Boston University Head Trauma Research: http://www.bu.edu/cte/ Comments by Dr. Harry Edwards: http://sociology.berkeley.edu/professor-emeritus/harry-edwards Follow Chris on Twitter: @ChrisDec26 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I really enjoyed this great conversation with Chris… I learned a lot about his makeup and his specific process to make the decision he feels best with. I could tell he was completely at ease with the decision he’s made. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio Chris Borland had a storied high school and college football career. That led him to being a third round draft choice of The San Francisco 49ers where he quickly excelled as a dominant Linebacker. Borland was selected as the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month for November. Chris finished his rookie season with 108 tackles, 1 sack, and 2 interceptions in only starting 8 games. On March 16, 2015, he announced his retirement from the NFL citing concern of head trauma. Chris received a $617,436 signing bonus when he inked a four-year rookie deal with the 49ers coming out of college. He'll be returning over $450,000 to the team.

Episode 018: Sam Silverstein – Why Successful People Love Accountability This was an intense conversation with Sam Silverstein. Sam is absolutely committed to instilling the desire for accountability within organizations. Accountability is about keeping commitments to people, not things. If you have any desire to learn more about accountability and how that’s a necessary component for all learning leaders, then you will love this episode. Sam Silverstein, CSP is founder and CEO of Sam Silverstein, Inc., an accountability think tank dedicated to helping companies create an organizational culture that prioritizes and inspires accountability. He is an international business consultant, speaker and author. His manufacturing and distribution companies have sold over $100 million in products and services and he has successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. Sam served as the President of the National Speakers Association (2008-2009) and is a Certified Speaking Professional. Sam’s work with companies has transformed organizational culture and created success in all areas. Welcome to Episode 018: Sam Silverstein – Why Successful People Love Accountability Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “You are responsible to things… You’re accountable to people.” – Sam Silverstein Some Questions I Ask: How do you help people learn to enjoy accountability? Why don’t most companies understand what they believe? How do you help those people? Do you have self-doubt? How do you handle it? What books have influenced you most? How did you become one of the most read writers on LinkedIn In This Episode, You Will Learn: Sam’s 12 affirmations Sam’s goals and his vision Why Sam said, “Ryan, You’re throwing me on the couch!” The enormous responsibility of a leader 9 characteristics to being great Why leaders are accountable to serve others “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Get his new book: “Non Negotiable” Go to his website:www.SamSilverstein.com See why over 212,000 people follow Sam on Twitter: @SamSilverstein You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become better writers. Sam is definitely a fantastic learning leader who is always striving to improve. An incredibly successful leader who influences so many… Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell Bio From SamSilverstein.com Sam Silverstein, CSP is founder and CEO of Sam Silverstein, Inc., an accountability think tank dedicated to helping companies create an organizational culture that prioritizes and inspires accountability. He is an international business consultant, speaker and author. His manufacturing and distribution companies have sold over $100 million in products and services and he has successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. Sam served as the President of the National Speakers Association (2008-2009) and is a Certified Speaking Professional. Sam’s work with companies has transformed organizational culture and created success in all areas. Originally from Atlanta, he has a Business degree from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Washington University. He is married with four children and currently resides in St. Louis, MO.

Episode 017: Jeff Haden – Why 578,000 People Follow Jeff’s Writing On LinkedIn This was a very interesting conversation with Jeff Haden. I had never met a ghost writer prior to speaking with Jeff. I have actually read a ton of his work on INC and LinkedIn for quite some time and I didn’t even realize he was the author. I suspect a lot of you have as well. Check his work out on LinkedIn. He has written a lot of great pieces that will inevitably help in your career. This was a very fun conversation!1 From INC: Jeff Haden is a ghostwriter, speaker, LinkedIn Influencer, and contributing editor for Inc. He learned much of what he knows about business and technology working his way up to managing a 250-employee book plant; everything else he picks up as a ghostwriter for innovators and business leaders. He’s written more than 50 nonfiction books, including six Amazon Business and Investing No. 1's, along with hundreds of articles and reports. And he's collected four years of tips and advice in his book TransForm: Dramatically Improve Your Career, Business, Relationships, and Life … One Simple Step at a Time. Welcome to Episode 017 with ghost writer, and LinkedIn Influencer, Jeff Haden Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “There are two types of pain you will go through in life: the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” – Jim Rohn Some Questions I Ask: What is the process to become a ghost writer? Are you allowed to say who you write for? What’s the difference between ghost writing vs writing with another author like “Lone Survivor.” What’s the difference? How much do you charge to ghost write a book? What books have influenced you most? How did you become one of the most read writers on LinkedIn In This Episode, You Will Learn: Inspiration Quotes that will change your life Read “Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle Read “So Good They Can’t Ignore You.” Cal Norwood The 1 Compelling Question Every Interviewer Should Ask How to properly set goals The elements that define a quality life How long it takes to become an overnight success “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Read Jeff’s work on LinkedIN:Jeff Haden Read “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” by Cal Norwood Follow Jeff on Twitter@jeff_haden You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all become better writers. Jeff is an extremely interesting person. An incredibly successful writer who influences so many… Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio From INC Jeff Haden is a ghostwriter, speaker, LinkedIn Influencer, and contributing editor for Inc. He learned much of what he knows about business and technology working his way up to managing a 250-employee book plant; everything else he picks up as a ghostwriter for innovators and business leaders. He’s written more than 50 nonfiction books, including six Amazon Business and Investing No. 1's, along with hundreds of articles and reports. And he's collected four years of tips and advice in his book TransForm: Dramatically Improve Your Career, Business, Relationships, and Life … One Simple Step at a Time.

Episode 016: Jon Levy – The Influencers: How To Be A Super Connector When I was thinking of creating this podcast, Jon was the type of person I wanted to have on my show. I learned about him after both Forbes and Business Insider wrote great articles about his “Influencer Dinners.” I was fascinated to hear about these dinners and many more stories from Jon during our time speaking together. This is a great episode for anyone who wants to become better at creating lasting memories and also Jon Levy is a behavior expert, consultant, writer and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of Influence and Social Experience. He has worked with countless brands and companies to support their efforts in consumer engagement, customer acquisition, and product development, by applying the latest behavioral research ranging from neuroscience and psychology to economics and biology. Welcome to Episode 016 with the leader of The Influencers, Jon Levy Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Nothing good happens after 2:00 AM except for the most epic experiences in your life.” – Jon Levy Some Questions I Ask: Why did you create “The Influencers?” How has it changed your life? What specific ways do you create special moments? How big do you want “The Influencers” to be? What is “The 2 AM Principle” all about? (His book title) What does being a “giver” mean to you? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to run your own influencer dinners How Dunbar’s Law affects relationships How big he wants “The Influencers” to be Goal setting practices How to create truly special moments The elements that define a quality life How long it takes to become an overnight success “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Continue Learning Go toJon's Website: www.JonLevyTLB.com Read “Connected” by Nicholas A. Christakis Follow Shane on Twitter @JonLevyTLB You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all grow our network and influence others. It’s a fascinating topic and Jon is fantastic at it! I really enjoyed speaking with Jon. We’ve kept in touch and the next time I’m in NYC, I will be sure to meet up with Jon. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell Bio From Jon Levy TLB Jon Levy is a behavior expert, consultant, writer and keynote speaker best known for his work in the fields of Influence and Social Experience. He has worked with countless brands and companies to support their efforts in consumer engagement, customer acquisition, and product development, by applying the latest behavioral research ranging from neuroscience and psychology to economics and biology. Within the behavioral realm Jon has two areas of expertise: The study of Influence: What causes people to make the decisions they make. This understanding spawned the creation of “Influencers”, a private community and dining experience for tastemakers and industry leaders. Members range across all industries from well-known actors and Olympians, to executives at major companies and royalty. Influencers has received a fair share of media including stories in The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, The Observer, to name a few. Combining years of experience running Influencers and research, Jon has developed a deep understanding in designing social experiences and creating influencer programs for brands. The study of Adventure: Identifying what causes people to live fun, exciting, and remarkable lives. After years of studying what has become known as “The Science of Adventure”, Jon was able to discern that every adventurous experience follows a predictable four stage processes. Each stage has specific characteristics that, when applied, make the experience exciting. This expertise has garnered Jon a reputation as one of the foremost authorities on Adventure. In his free time, Jon works on outrageous projects. He spent a year traveling weekends to the world’s greatest events (Grand Prix, Art Basel, Sundance, Burning Man, Running of the Bulls, Cannes, etc.) and barely survived to tell the tale. Prior to that, taking control of his health and wellness, he was a before-and-after fitness model for a 90-day video training program. Other projects have included unscripted television, mobile apps, books and alcohol development, to name a few.

Episode 015: Noah Fleming – How To Create Enduring Customer Loyalty I love discussing how we can all better serve our customer base. The best way to create and grow a thriving business is to create customer loyalty. Noah Fleming is an expert at accomplishing this task. He goes into detail on this topic in this episode. That’s just one reason I had an awesome time interviewing today’s guest on The Learning Leader Show. Noah is a marketing expert. As a thought leader in strategic marketing and customer loyalty, Noah helps clients dramatically and rapidly increase sales, multiply profits, and maximize customer value. Welcome to Episode 015 with the Marketing Expert, Noah Fleming Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: How do you create customer loyalty? What made you pay so much money for a mentor? How are you affiliated with Seth Godin? He seems to like your book… Do you think it’s better to go the traditional publishing route? Or how about all of the great self-publishing options out there? What is your why? What are your goals? In This Episode, You Will Learn: About Seth Godin telling him to “Ship It” A giveaway for YOU, the listeners. Listen to the end of the episode and Noah offers something for free to the first listeners who write to him Specific Goal Setting Practices The importance of loyalty How anyone can do what Noah has done How to become a better public speaker Why it’s so important to invest in yourself Continue Learning Go tohttp://noahfleming.com/ Read “Evergreen” by Noah Fleming Follow Jason on Twitter:@noahfleming You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can build loyalty with our customers. Noah has mastered this vital skill. I loved this episode. I’m proud to say that Noah has become a friend. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell Bio: Noah is a marketing expert. As a thought leader in strategic marketing and customer loyalty, Noah helps clients dramatically and rapidly increase sales, multiply profits, and maximize customer value. He is the trusted source for coaching and consulting to thousands of owners, executives, and individuals. Noah is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service –EVERGREEN: Cultivate The Enduring Customer Loyalty That Keeps Your Business Thriving. He’s an expert blogger for Fast Company Magazine, and a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Section. Noah has been routinely quoted and mentioned in publications like Forbes, The New York Times, Reuters, and more. Noah has taught master classes on retention for the popular website, Mixergy.com, a site dedicated to interviewing company founders and industry experts, such as Gary Vanyerchuk (author of “Crush It” & “The Thank You Economy”), Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, and Groupon founder Andrew Mason, among hundreds of others. Fleming has conducted webinars on retention for audiences of C-level executives for sites like Vindicia, an online payment company responsible for processing over $4 billion dollars annually in recurring payments. Fleming’s Vindicia webinar had the highest pre-registration the site had seen in years, and listeners proclaimed it was one of the best they had ever heard. He’s delivered powerful ‘how-to’ workshops at the Subscription Site Insider Summit in New York City & most recently San Francisco where Subscription Site Insider Editor Minal Bopaih said, “he knows exactly what you should be measuring on your site,” and Nicole Rodriguez of MarketingProfs.com proclaimed, “I look forward to implementing the tactical advice he gave on improving our members’ experiences while boosting renewals.” More recently, Fleming delivered the closing keynote to over 400 information publishers at the Society of Information Publishers Association’s (SIPA) 36th Annual Conference in Washington, DC. SIPA’s President Robert Brady said, “At our 36th Annual Conference, we wanted to give our members an equal dose of immediately useful information and the confidence to put it to use. Noah Fleming’s closing keynote, which emphasized the critical importance of retention, gave us all a number of strategies that we could begin using right away. All of our members found the talk entertaining and useful. I recommend him highly.” Fleming is also member of Alan Weiss’s Mentorship Program & Growth Cycle®, two highly respected and world-renowned programs dedicated to the refinement of advanced consulting skills, and one of only 36 people who are globally recognized & accredited by Dr

Episode 014: Jairek Robbins – How We Can All “Learn It, Live It, Give It” This was one of the most inspirational conversations I’ve had… Jairek has an incredible desire to serve others and it’s evident immediately when speaking with him. This episode was packed full of great ideas and actionable takeaways to implement immediately. “My goal is to assist people in the process of rapidly achieving their goals so they are able to live the life of their dreams. My hope is that they will eventually pay-it-forward and help those that they care about the most do the same” – Jairek Robbins Welcome to Episode 014 with Inspirational Speaker, Jairek Robbins Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: What do you think of people who view positive psychology with skepticism? What are the specific big moments in your life that shaped who you are? Why do people fail to execute the plan? Is 1 on 1 coaching scalable? What is the best advice you’ve ever received? What is it like growing up on the road at speaking conventions? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The 3 stages of life and how to understand them to your benefit Why our habits can either inhibit us and help us How to work directly with Jairek How to be open to new experiences Why it’s so important to be yourself What “The Rock,” Kevin Hart, and James Altucher have in common Continue Learning Go towww.JairekRobbins.com Follow Jairek on Twitter:https://twitter.com/JairekRobbins You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. Jairek was incredibly inspirational. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell From JairekRobbins.com Oliver Wendell Holmes once said “a mind that is stretched to a new idea never returns to its original dimensions.” As an innovator, Jairek is applying his own philosophy and living a life of adventure, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship. Whether it’s cage diving with great white sharks, hanging with silverbacks in Rwanda, white water rafting down the Nile, working as a volunteer in underdeveloped regions, or building a powerful enterprise that’s built for results, Jairek does more than talk about it, he stretches the boundaries of traditional thinking and makes it happen

Episode 013: Jenny Vrentas – How A Biochemistry Major Became One of The Best Football Writers In The Business Jenny Vrentas is one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met… I actually sent her a copy of Shane Snow’s book, Smartcuts because I think they have so much in common (both are super smart). She majored in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State and was personally picked by Peter King to write for The MMQB… The premier football website in the world. Jenny received her Masters in Journalism from Columbia and was hired by The Star Ledger (2007 – 2013). She was then hired by Peter King and The MMQB (Sports Illustrated) in 2013. Welcome to Episode 012 with award winning journalist for The MMQB, Jenny Vrentas Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show Some Questions I Ask: How does a Bio Chemistry major become a sports journalist? What was it like to be recruited by Peter King for The MMQB and Sports Illustrated? Who are your favorite people to cover? Teams? Coaches? What is your definition of a learning leader? What is your favorite story? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why she chose to be a sports writer after going to college to study Bio Chemistry and Molecular Biology About her conversation with Rex Ryan over wings and beer Jenny’s first time covering The Super Bowl Why she wanted to blaze her own trail The process and stories behind how she was recruited by Peter King What her work meetings consist of… how ideas are pitched, etc… “No matter what path you take, you always want to be an example for other people… You want to write about something that you will be a takeaway for someone in their life.” – Jenny Vrentas Continue Learning Go towww.TheMMQB.com Follow Jenny on Twitter@JennyVrentas You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was a lot of fun for me. I loved getting to know Jenny better and her stories/knowledge were phenomenal. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell

Episode 012: How To Become A Master Negotiator With Dr. John Lowry John and I met almost 10 years ago while I attended one of his negotiation training classes. Like most people, I struggle to sit in a room and listen to someone present for 2 days. In the case of John’s training, that was NOT the case. It still is the greatest training course I’ve ever attended. So much so that I have attended it 5 more times since then. This conversation took off from there and it was so much fun. John has become a friend of mine and I’m very fortunate to be able to speak with him on a regular basis about all parts of leadership and life. “Negotiation is a strategic communication process to get a deal or to resolve a problem.”– Dr. John Lowry Welcome to Episode 010 with the President of The Lowry Group Dr. John Lowry Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: Why do many people grasp the ideas you articulate intellectually and yet fail to implement them in a meaningful way? How do you so effectively use story telling in your presentations? How can we all become better story tellers? Why do you think there is a negative connotation with someone who is a “shrewd” negotiator? What negative self-talk have you had to overcome? Do you operate out of a sense of obligation to anything or anyone? “Leadership is about relationships.” – Dr. John Lowry In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to know when to compete or when to cooperate in a negotiation The importance and the art of storytelling The power of productive paranoia How to deal with self-doubt The people/things John feels obligated to The 5 Approaches to Conflict How people can implement what they’ve learned The thought process we have surrounding dreaming big Continue Learning Go to John's website Read Great By Choice Read about one of John’s mentors: Donald Miller You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How to take over and set bigger goals with Chris Brogan Episode 003: The incredibly interesting story of Maurice Clarett and how he built a 6 figure income after spending 4 years in prison Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? As I said before, John has become a good friend of mine and I’m incredibly lucky to be able to speak with him on a regular basis. He is an absolute professional and is a phenomenal presenter. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Bio: John Lowry is a lawyer, professional speaker, and entrepreneur. He serves as the Vice President for External Affairs at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. He previously served as associate dean of the Lipscomb University College of Business where he founded Lipscomb’s School of Executive Education. He serves as an assistant professor of management and regularly teaches negotiation courses at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law. He is a Founding Board Member of the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce and serves on the board of The Blakeford at Green Hills, a continuing care retirement community in Nashville, TN. Dr. Lowry also serves as the president of the The Lowry Group (TLG). At TLG, he provides negotiation, mediation, and conflict management training and facilitation for major insurance companies, healthcare organizations, and other businesses. Throughout Lowry’s career, he has trained thousands of professionals around the country. Prior to moving to Nashville, he practiced law with Strasburger & Price, LLP in Dallas, Texas Episode edited by the greatJ Scott Donnell

Episode 011: Brady Quinn – Why Certain People Are Great Leaders And Why Others Are Not Wow! Brady is an open book. I absolutely loved how open and honest Brady was in our conversation. He didn’t mince words and was not scared to voice his feelings about great players and coaches as well as bad coaches and teammates. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Brady! I promise you will learn a lot from listening to it… Brady Quinn set 36 records at The University of Notre Dame. Graduating there as one of their greatest football players ever. Along the likes of Joe Montana, Tony Rice, and Rocket Ismail... He was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns in the 2007 NFL Draft. He currently is a game analyst for Fox Sports… The only person doing both collegiate and NFL games. Welcome to Episode 011 with NFL Quarterback and Fox Analyst, Brady Quinn Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Tim Tebow is a great guy, but he wasn’t a good teammate.” – Brady Quinn Some Questions I Ask: When have you failed? What did you learn from those failures? Why do some coaches fail to be decisive? Is that the difference between great coaches and bad ones? Who is the best leader you’ve ever played for? Why? What has it been like transitioning to a job after playing? How was Tim Tebow as a teammate? Who would you take with the first pick in the draft this year? What is it like playing QB in the NFL? In This Episode, You Will Learn: Which coaches were great and which ones were terrible (Brady is very honest!) Why Charlie Weis made Brady feel “invincible” That Eric Mangini doesn’t understand Quarterbacks How not playing football can be compared to watching the love of your life with someone else (great quote from Brady) Why Tim Tebow wasn’t a good teammate Why playing Quarterback is like fighting a fire “You can find the intangibles of being a quarterback in almost every profession in the world. There’s nothing like it.” – Brady Quinn Continue Learning Go to Brady's Website Follow Shane on Twitter @3rd_Goal You may also like these episodes: Episode 003: The Incredibly Interesting Story Of Maurice Clarett And How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts Did you enjoy the podcast? This episode was absolutely jam packed with great information on a variety of topics. I love how open Brady is. I can promise we will be recording another episode together at some point. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio from 3rdandgoalfoundation.org Brady Quinn is an American football quarterback and Fox Sports analyst. As a collegiate player for Notre Dame, Brady was a two-time team captain and broke 36 school records. A finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2005 and 2006, he went on to win the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (best college quarterback) and Maxwell Award (best college football player) in his senior season. With the 22nd pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns selected Brady. He has additionally played for the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs. Currently, Brady serves as a studio and game analyst for both NCAA and NFL football.

Episode 010: Shane Snow – How To Accelerate Success Using Smart Cuts When I created this podcast, I made a list of the 125 people I would reach out to first to be a guest on the show… Shane Snow was the very first name on that list. (Adam Grant was next). Shane’s book Smartcuts is one of the best books I’ve ever read. In this episode, we took a deep dive and Shane gives us the entire blueprint to accelerate success. Shane is not about just achieving success, he’s about accelerating it. When you listen to this episode, you’ll see why. “The next Malcolm Gladwell.” That's what fans and critics from Forbes to The L.A. Times are calling innovation expert and keynote speaker Shane Snow, the bestselling author of SMARTCUTS: How Hackers, Innovators, and Icons Accelerate Success. An award-winning entrepreneur and journalist, Snow has been declared a “Wunderkind" by The New York Times, a “Digital Maverick” by Details Magazine, and his work “Insanely addicting” by GQ. We go over everything from Jimmy Fallon’s quest to get on SNL to understanding how lateral thinking will change your life. Welcome to Episode 010 with the next Malcolm Gladwell, Shane Snow Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show "If you truly love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made of." - Bruce Lee Some Questions I Ask: What does accelerating success mean to you? What is lateral thinking? How can it change your life? What type of mentorship is best? How do we implement these ideas into our careers? Specific ways… What actions can we take? Why do we celebrate failure? What is the difference between a Smartcut and a short cut? What is your definition of a Learning Leader? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to accelerate your own success Interesting Riddles How Jimmy Fallon, a nobody from upstate New York became who he is today (love this part) Why informal mentors are the best Specific exercises to implement into your life TODAY to accelerate success Shane’s thoughts on others calling him the next Malcolm Gladwell The time when Shane actually met Malcolm in person for the first time Shane’s definition of a Learning Leader “If you’re landing on an aircraft carrier, it’s not okay to fail…” – Shane Snow Continue Learning Go to Contently's Website Read Smartcuts by Shane Snow Follow Shane on Twitter @shanesnow You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all accelerate success. It’s a fascinating topic and Shane is a genius! I loved this episode. I’m proud to say that Shane has become a friend! Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Shane Snow Bio From Amazon.com Entrepreneur and journalist Shane Snow (Wired, Fast Company, The New Yorker, and cofounder of Contently) analyzes the lives of people and companies that do incredible things in implausibly short time. How do some startups go from zero to billions in mere months? How did Alexander the Great, YouTube tycoon Michelle Phan, and Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon climb to the top in less time than it takes most of us to get a promotion? What do high-growth businesses, world-class heart surgeons, and underdog marketers do in common to beat the norm? One way or another, they do it like computer hackers. They employ what psychologists call "lateral thinking" to rethink convention and break "rules" that aren't rules. In Smartcuts, Snow shatters common wisdom about success, revealing how conventions like "paying dues" prevent progress, why kids shouldn't learn times tables, and how, paradoxically, it's easier to build a huge business than a small one. From SpaceX to The Cuban Revolution, from Ferrari to Skrillex, Smartcuts is a narrative adventure that busts old myths about success and shows how innovators and icons do the incredible by working smarter--and how perhaps the rest of us can, too.

009: The Creative Leader’s Guide To Making Money By Thinking Outside Of The Box With Jason Zook (SurfrApp) I love discussing how we can all better ourselves using the creative portion of our brain. Jason has mastered this vital skill. I loved this episode. I’m proud to say that Jason has become a great friend! I think it is one of most life-changing and important skills we can master. That’s just one reason I had an awesome time interviewing today’s guest on The Learning Leader Show. Jason Zook (SurfrApp) was tired of living a life that felt prescribed to him by society, so he used his out-of-the-box thinking and ingenuity to create multiple profitable Internet-based businesses And in his new book “Creativity For Sale”, he faces head on the belief that a creative mindset is always the best one. We go over everything from Seth Godin’s “Purple Cow,” to how to become a great public speaker. We talk about building a “trust circle” and how that can help each and every one of us. Welcome to Episode 009 with the creative genius, Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: What big moments in Jason’s life made him who he is today? How to view adversity as an opportunity? How did you turn wearing t-shirts into a million dollar business? At what specific moment did Jason know he had created something meaningful? Why he sold his name? What specific things can people do to get outside of their comfort zone? In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to create a business from a passion of yours The benefits of utilizing James Altucher’s 10 Ideas a Day approach to life Specific Goal Setting Practices The importance of loyalty How regular people can do what Jason has done How to become a better public speaker How high performers use fear instead of getting rid of it How To Stop Failing at “To Do Lists” “Build a Trust Circle.” Continue Learning Go to Jason's Website Read Smartcuts by Shane Snow Follow Jason on Twitter @IWearYourShirt You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals With Chris Brogan Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all better ourselves using the creative portion of our brain. Jason has mastered this vital skill. I loved this episode. I’m proud to say that Jason has become a great friend! Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio: Jason Zook (formerly Jason SurfrApp, Headsetdotcom & Jason Sadler) is an unconventional marketer and entrepreneur. He created IWearYourShirt, a company that used sponsored t-shirts to promote businesses on social media and in 2012 and 2013, he auctioned off his last name to the highest bidders. Jason recently wrote a book about his entrepreneurial journey, but in a very unique way. Frustrated by the confusing landscape of book publishers and book agents, Jason self-published and raised over $75,000 through sponsorships in his book Creativity For Sale before a single word was written or a single copy of the book sold. Tired of living a life that felt prescribed to him by society, Jason SurfrApp used his out-of-the-box thinking and ingenuity to create multiple profitable Internet-based businesses. Jason is a public speaker, an entrepreneur at heart, lives a life of intention, and continues to strive to make a living doing what he loves.

Episode 008: How To Create Passive Income With Pat Flynn This episode was a very special one to me. Pat is one of my podcasting heroes. I read his blog, Smart Passive Income and I listen to his award winning podcast all the time. He is incredibly smart and so giving of his time. He even broke out his signature beat boxing during our conversation! There is so much great content in this episode. I’m excited for YOU, the listener to learn more from Pat. “If you’re comfortable, there might be a problem.” – Pat Flynn Welcome to Episode 008 with the creator of Smart Passive Income Pat Flynn Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: What specific things can people do to get outside of that zone? You share your monthly income report… This is very transparent and interesting. What made you start sharing this? What is the book that has had the biggest influence on your life? At what specific moment did you know you had created something meaningful? Why don’t you do paid consulting? “Have a plan, work the plan, plan for the unexpected.” - Terry Hoeppner In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why he gets 80K downloads per episode! Wow. About a time when he gave the most incredible “No Thank You” ever How he’s become resilient and how you can too The importance of loyalty to others That Pat is a phenomenal beat boxer… He performs during this episode Why he has a specific morning routine and his use of The 5 Minute Journal The best advice he’s ever received Continue Learning: Go to Pat's website: www.smartpassiveincome.com Get "The Five Minute Journal" See why over 100,000 people follow Pat on Twitter: @PatFlynn You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How to take over and set bigger goals with Chris Brogan Episode 003: The incredibly interesting story of Maurice Clarett and how he built a 6 figure income after spending 4 years in prison Episode 007: How to be more charismatic with Jordan Harbinger from The Art Of Charm. Also… Why Jordan completely disagrees with Howard Stern Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? As I said before, I absolutely cherished the time I had to speak with Pat. He has been my podcasting hero for some time now and one of the inspirations behind me doing this. I love the content he provided for all of you! Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Bio: In Pat’s words (from his website ) “I used to have a 9 to 5 job, which I really did enjoy. I was working as a Job Captain in an architecture firm and loving the line of work I was in. I had no plans to leave, but unfortunately there are some things you cannot control (like the economy) and so, in 2008 I was laid off. Getting laid off is a weird feeling. One day you think everything is fine and for whatever reason the next day you don’t really know what you’re supposed to do anymore. Instead of feeling bad about it, I immediately decided to work for myself from home. It turns out that getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to me. Without my 9 to 5 job holding me back, I’ve since been able to earn more money and work less (with more flexible) hours – which in the end allows me to be home and spend time with my family.” Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Episode 007: How To Be More Charismatic With Jordan Harbinger From The Art Of Charm. Also… Why Jordan Completely Disagrees With Howard Stern I was fortunate enough to have John Corcoran introduce me to Jordan (Thank You John). Jordan was extremely kind, honest, and open with me about all ways to better yourself as a person. We spoke for a great deal of time before and after recording and Jordan was the exact same guy on the show as he was off (that is not always the case with people). He has a massive following… Earning 1.3 million downloads per month with his podcast The Art of Charm. It is one of my favorites. “Don’t follow your passion, bring it along with you – Jordan Harbinger Welcome to Episode 007 with Jordan Harbinger from The Art of Charm Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. (Make these live links) The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden (Make this tweetable) Some Questions I Ask: What makes a great friend? How can someone improve their body language immediately? What specific things have you learned from guests on your show? What do you think of Howard Stern’s comments that podcasting is for losers? What did you learn from your mentors? What type of responsibility do you feel for your fans? Describe your week long boot camp… In This Episode, You Will Learn: Why he completely disagrees with Howard Stern An instant body language drill that will help you Specific ways to leap outside of your comfort zone Tucker Max and law school How to make a great first impression What goes on at The Art of Charm boot camps How to manage tension in friendships Continue Learning Go to Jordan's website: www.TheArtOfCharm.com Read "How To Win Friends and Influence People" Follow Jordan on Twitter: @TheArtOfCharm You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The incredibly interesting story of Maurice Clarett and how he built a 6 figure income after spending 4 years in prison Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? Again, I was fortunate enough to have John Corcoran introduce me to Jordan. I felt this conversation was extremely refreshing. Jordan is incredibly honest and has no fear to voice his opinion. His fans love him because he’s honest and he tells it like it is. He also provides fantastic, useful content on a daily basis.. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Bio: From Jordan - “A core principle of my own life, and upon which this company was founded, is that one should leave everything and everyone better than they were before we met. By bringing positivity and abundance to others, you can’t go wrong.” Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Episode 006: Hal Elrod Tells You How To Be Insanely Productive Before 8:00 AM Wow! Hal is an absolute ball of energy. He kept me on my toes this entire conversation. Even after we stopped recording, Hal kept offering up great advice on how to improve my life as well as my podcast. He is an incredibly giving person. This episode was one of my favorites because I truly felt inspired throughout. Hal is honest, open, and direct with his message. It is fantastic and can be put into practice TODAY! “This might sound funny, but my number 1 goal is for you to like me.” - Hal Elrod. Welcome to Episode 006 with the author of “The Miracle Morning,” Hal Elrod Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: Why do many people grasp the ideas you articulate intellectually and yet fail to implement them in a meaningful way? How do you so effectively use story telling in your presentations? Share with me your sales process… Let’s hear it. How did you break the Cutco record within your first 10 days on the job? What is your specific morning routine? What negative self-talk have you had to overcome? Do you operate out of a sense of obligation to anything or anyone? “If you live your life like 95% of the people out there, you’ll get what they get.” - Hal Elrod. In This Episode, You Will Learn: The essence of the Miracle Morning The importance and the art of storytelling How utilizing the 6 Life Savers will positively impact your life How to deal with self-doubt How to start every day at a level 10 The Power of Accountability How he sold 50,000 books How to execute on your plan The thought process we have surrounding dreaming big Continue Learning Go to Hal's website Read The Miracle Morning Get The Five Minute Journal You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How to take over and set bigger goals with Chris Brogan Episode 003: The incredibly interesting story of Maurice Clarett and how he built a 6 figure income after spending 4 years in prison Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? As I said before, Hal is an incredibly giving person. He is an absolute professional and is a phenomenal leader. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Bio: Hal Elrod is a #1 bestselling author, international Keynote Speaker, hall of fame business achiever, one of America’s top Success Coaches, national champion Sales Manager, record-breaking Sales Rep, ultra-marathon runner, grateful husband & proud father. Known as “Yo Pal Hal” since hosting his first radio show at age 15, his greatest triumph came at age 20 after he was hit head on by a drunk driver and found dead at the scene… Despite being clinically dead for six minutes, in a coma for six days, breaking 11 bones and being told he may never walk again, Hal defied the logic of doctors and the temptations to be a victim, and he bounced back to prove that ALL of us are capable of overcoming extraordinary adversity to create extraordinary results in our personal and professional lives. Hal has appeared on dozens of TV and radio shows across the country, and he’s been featured in numerous books, including The Education of Millionaires, the all-time bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Cutting Edge Sales, The 800-Pound Gorilla of Sales, Releasing the Chains, Living College Life In the Front Row, andThe Author’s Guide To Building An Online Platform, to name a few. His #1 bestselling book, The Miracle Morning and his highly acclaimed #6 bestseller, Taking Life Head On!are two of the most acclaimed books on Amazon with a combined 120+ 5-star reviews. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Episode 005: How To Reinvent Yourself and Stand Out With Dorie Clark Wow! Dorie is an incredible smart, idea machine! I loved our conversation. After we stopped recording, we kept talking for another 25 minutes. Dorie was offering great tips and ideas on how to grow my podcast the entire time. She is a true giver… She was very complimentary of the podcast and the style and then offered up many guests to come on the show. This was a fantastic episode… Full of both educational and entertaining content. Named one of the 25 Networking Experts to Watch in 2015 - Forbes Welcome to Episode 005 with branding expert Dorie Clark Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. (Make these live links) The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: How important is it to connect with influencers? How did you choose the people you featured in your books? What are the practical ideas regular people can follow so they can come up with their own breakthrough ideas? What are your goals? What specific things can people do to get outside of their comfort zone? "First time author Dorie Clark has hit the ball out of the park with her new book, Reinventing You...this book is a great reminder of how we can be anyone we want to be if we are willing to put in the work." - Forbes.com In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to combine ideas and disciplines like a Stanford graduate How we all can be like Tim Ferriss How to have a side hustle Specific ways to grow your email list How to think differently about success and failure How to make a book a best seller A time when challenging the established knowledge changed an industry About her time meeting with the great Dr. Robert Cialdini Continue Learning Go to Dorie's Website Read Reinventing You See why over 23,000 people follow Dorie on Twitter: @dorieclark You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 002: How to take over and set bigger goals with Chris Brogan Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? I was very fortunate to have been introduced to Dorie by the great author Noah Fleming (“Evergreen”). I am incredibly grateful to Noah for making this introduction. I have developed a great friendship with both Noah and Dorie and I am much better off for it. This was a very energetic and fun episode for me! Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Bio: Dorie Clark is a marketing strategy consultant, professional speaker, and frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and the World Economic Forum blog. Recognized as a “branding expert” by the Associated Press, Fortune, and Inc. magazine, she is the author of Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future (Harvard Business Review Press, 2013). Her next book, Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It, was released in April 2015. Clark, a former presidential campaign spokeswoman, is an adjunct professor of business administration at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a Visiting Professor for IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. She has taught marketing and communications at Tufts University, Suffolk University, Emerson College, HEC-Paris, Babson College, the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business, and Smith College Executive Education. She has been named to the Huffington Post’s “100 Must Follow on Twitter” list for 2013 and 2014, and to the #Nifty50 list of top women on Twitter. She was also named one of Inc. magazine’s “100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference,” and recognized in Forbes as one of “25 Professional Networking Experts to Watch in 2015.” Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Episode 004: How Todd Wagner (and Mark Cuban) Sold Broadcast.com To Yahoo! For $5.7 Billion Todd Wagner is one of the reasons I started this podcast. I wished I had recorded the original conversation I had with Todd last year. Fortunately, he was willing to come on and share so much of his incredible story with us all here on The Learning Leader Show. Todd is an amazing person. One of the nicest, most humble people I’ve ever met… You would think that someone who became a billionaire based purely on their own hard work would have an ego… That is not the case with Todd. He is such a giving person. I feel very fortunately to now call him a friend. “You’re either going to buy us or you’re going to have to compete with us.” – Todd Wagner negotiating with executives at Yahoo! Welcome to Episode 004 with the CEO of Chideo and former CEO of Broadcast.com, Todd Wagner Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: What was it like negotiating with Yahoo!? What was it like when you became a billionaire after the sale to Yahoo!? Describe to us what it’s like to work with Mark Cuban Why is the sales process important? Why did you start Chideo? What specific things can people do to get outside of their comfort zone? In This Episode, You Will Learn: The two questions he asks every entrepreneur he meets What it was like to pitch “Chideo” to President Bill Clinton Specifics behind leaping outside of your comfort zone and the importance of it The importance of loyalty to others What it’s like to work with Mark Cuban His original goals when he was growing his business How he and his Broadcast.com team celebrated How he is working on balance in his life (but it’s hard) Much, much more “Mark is a brother to me.” – Todd Wagner describing his relationship with Mark Cuban Continue Learning Go to Chideo Read about Todd in Forbes Go to: Todd Wagner Foundation You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 003: How to take over and set bigger goals with Chris Brogan Episode 003: The incredibly interesting story of Maurice Clarett and how he built a 6 figure income after spending 4 years in prison Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? Having the ability to record with Todd was incredibly special to me. I am very fortunate to have met him and learned so much from him. I loved this episode. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Bio: In 1995, Todd joined fellow Indiana alumnus Mark Cuban to launch AudioNet, which broadcast live sporting events and radio stations over the Internet. As CEO of AudioNet, Todd grew the company to employ some 300 people and expanded its offerings to include corporate events and business services. In 1998, the company’s name was changed to Broadcast.com, and under the stewardship of Wagner and Cuban, went public. The Broadcast.com IPO set an opening-day record, with shares climbing 249% from an offering price of $18 to closing price of $62.75. In 1999, Broadcast.com was sold to Yahoo! For $5.7 billion. Wagner continued to lead the business as a division of Yahoo! Until May 2000, when he declined an offer to become Yahoo!’s Chief Operating Officer to focus on other interests. Todd has since created Chideo with the goal of raising hundreds of millions of dollars for charities. It is an interactive broadcast network featuring exclusive content by celebrities who want to promote their favorite charities or nonprofits. Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Episode 003: Maurice Clarett: How He Built A 6 Figure Income After Spending 4 Years In Prison I was absolutely captivated by Maurice. I could have spoken with him for hours. I believe in the past he has been misunderstood. He is a thoughtful, intelligent guy who has genuine ideas on how to help college athletes be better prepared for life after their college. “If I had stayed at Ohio State, I would have won 2 Heisman’s. My body of work speaks for itself.” – Maurice Clarett That’s just one reason I had an awesome time interviewing today’s guest on The Learning Leader Show. Welcome to Episode 003 with the thought provoking, Maurice Clarett Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show Some Questions I Ask: Why do you feel that Ohio State did not prepare you for life after football? Is it the players or coaches responsibility for the student athletes to be prepared for life after football? What is the story behind the infamous ESPN the magazine cover story and article titled “One and Done?” What would have happened if you had stayed at Ohio State for 2 more years? Why didn’t it work in Denver? Were drugs and alcohol a factor? What specific things can college coaches and administrators do to help college athletes be better prepared for life after sports? What is your current relationship like with Ohio State? Coach Tressel? In This Episode, You Will Learn: About why Maurice originally committed to play football at Notre Dame The story behind the ESPN story “One and Done” and how they misrepresented Maurice Maurice feels as though he would have won 2 Heisman trophies had he stayed at Ohio State through his junior year Specific practices to help college athletes be better prepared for life after football The moment he felt he truly belonged as a Buckeye The details behind the making of the great ESPN 30 for 30 “Youngstown Boys” How he’s now making a 6 figure income The details behind being arrested multiple times and spending 4 years in prison How he’s turned his life around and is now helping others Much, much more… Continue Learning Go to Maurice's Website Read Warren Buffett Follow Maurice on Twitter @reeseclarett13 You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 006: Hal Elrod Tells You How To Be Insanely Productive Before 8:00 AM Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? I was fascinated by Maurice. I’ve followed him since he was in high school winning the USA Today National Player of the Year in North East Ohio. This was one of my favorite episodes. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio: Maurice Clarett has traveled throughout the nation speaking to universities, businesses, non-profits, faith based organizations and high schools. His life experiences have led him to be one of the most sought after speakers. Maurice had a massive amount of success at Ohio State becoming the first freshman running back to start, being named Big Ten freshman of the year, and setting the freshman rushing and touchdown season record. He was also instrumental in helping Ohio State clinch the National Championship in 2002 with two pivotal plays "the strip" and scoring the go ahead touchdown. This was Maurice's only season at Ohio State due to a series of events that took place in his life (These events be seen in the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary "Youngstown Boys"). After much success on the field Maurice had trouble finding that same level of success off of the field and found himself serving 7 1/2 year prison sentence. It was there that Maurice began to take that work ethic and discipline that brought him so much success as a football player and began to focus it on himself as a person. He began to educate himself through college courses and reading books in his topics of interest such as the economics, finance, and business. His growth became evident to those around him as he would share what he had learned and began motivating those around him. It was this type of leadership that permitted him to be released 4 years early. Upon being released Maurice went right to work in developing what he has envisioned. He wanted to create a platform that would allow him to connect, educate, and empower people in their life and/or profession. Maurice soon found himself connecting with the nation’s top business executives with the most notable being Warren Buffet. His ability to connect with his audience in a practical way leaves those who hear his words feeling inspired. Maurice believes that when you compound positive reinforcements in your life, over time, you begin to receive the benefits from them.

Episode 002: Chris Brogan: How To Take Over And Set Bigger Goals After we finished recording this interview, Chris said to me, “You’re a good egg Ryan Hawk. Thank you for having me on.” I’m not sure why, but I really enjoyed getting a thoughtful, real compliment from someone like Chris. Chris has a podcast guest standard that he will only record for 20 minutes (it makes sense based on his schedule and the amount of requests he gets). When I shut it down after 21 minutes, he asked to keep going… Just a really enjoyable, fun, and educational episode. We’ll record another 20 minutes together soon… “I am taking over...” – Chris Brogan SHAPE \* MERGEFORMAT Welcome to Episode 002 with the CEO of Owner Media Group Chris Brogan Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. (Make these live links) The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: How do you equip owners? Why is entrepreneurship more than just 2 guys shaking hands? Why did you write “The Freaks Shall Inherit The Earth?” Why won’t his kids have cubicle jobs? At what specific moment did Chris know he had created something meaningful? What specific things can people do to get outside of their comfort zone? “Have a plan, work the plan, plan for the unexpected.” - Terry Hoeppner In This Episode, You Will Learn: Chris’s 3 words for 2015: Plan, Leverage, Fabric… And everything that goes into why he chose those words Why most days he’s awesome but sometimes he has to ride out clinical depression How he’s become resilient and how you can too The importance of loyalty to others How we all can learn from what he’s done and put it into action even if we do not have credibility yet How to become a better public speaker What it’s like to interview Richard BransonJames Altucher called his book “The Freaks Shall Inherit The Earth”, “The Bible for making a startup.” Continue Learning Go to Chris's website Read The Freaks Shall Inherit The Earth See why over 300,000 people follow Chris on Twitter: @chrisbrogan You may also like these episodes: Episode 001: How to become a master connector with Jayson Gaignard from MasterMind Talks Episode 003: The incredibly interesting story of Maurice Clarett and how he built a 6 figure income after spending 4 years in prison Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? As I said before, this was a very special episode for me. I am a huge fan of Chris and to have him enjoy being on the show really meant a lot to me. I loved this episode. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Bio: Chris Brogan explores how people use content and community to build marketplaces around areas of belonging. He is CEO of Owner Media Group, a sought after public speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of eight books and working on his ninth, Belong: A Framework for Embracing Community, Driving the Economy and Building the Future. Learn more about him at www.chrisbrogan.com Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Episode 001: How To Become A Master Connector With Jayson Gaignard From MasterMind Talks I love discussing how we can all better ourselves by becoming improving our connecting skills. This was a phenomenal episode. Jayson shares that the best way to connect with others is to first look to help them. I think it is one of most life-changing and important skills we can master. “To me, at the end of the day, it’s not how many friends you can count, it’s how many friends you can count on.” – Jayson Gaignard That’s just one reason I had an awesome time interviewing today’s guest on The Learning Leader Show. Welcome to Episode 001 with the connecting genius, Jayson Gaignard Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher Radio. The Learning Leader Show “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – John Wooden Some Questions I Ask: What big moments led Jayson to this point in his life? Why did he intentionally run his first business in to the ground? At what specific moment did Jayson know he had created something meaningful? What made him pay Tim Ferriss $84,000 to speak at his first event while he was $250,000 in debt? What specific things can people do to get outside of their comfort zone? “Investing in myself and investing in my relationships is the greatest investment I can make.” - Jayson Gaignard In This Episode, You Will Learn: How to create your own MasterMind talk The benefits of utilizing James Altucher’s 10 Ideas a Day approach to life Specific Goal Setting Practices The importance of loyalty to others How regular people can do what Jayson has done How to become a better public speaker Why making 22 times the national average did not help him become 22 times happier than the national average How he’s made a very quick ascent to get to where he is “We over estimate what we can accomplish in a day, but we under estimate what we can accomplish in a year” – Jayson Gaignard Continue Learning Go to Jayson's Website Read Seth Godin Follow Jason on Twitter @JaysonGaignard You may also like these episodes: Episode 002: How to take over and set bigger goals with Chris Brogan Episode 009: The Creative Leader’s Guide to making money by thinking outside of the Box with Jason Zook (SurfrApp) Did you enjoy the podcast? I love discussing how we can all better ourselves at connecting with others through helping them. Jayson has mastered this vital skill. I loved this episode. Who do you know that needs to hear this? Send them to The Learning Leader Show! Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell Bio: Building connections and building relationships are how you bring real value to the world around you. Jayson Gaignard is a super-connector. Broke and $250,000 in debt, Jayson thought about an idea that nobody else was doing after getting a free ticket to hear Seth Godin speak, connecting entrepreneurs over an intimate dinner. He paid for this himself by going even further into debt with no expectations of ever making money on these. Mastermind Dinners launched and Jayson’s new venture was off and running. Hear Jayson discuss how he scraped together $84,000 in order to pay for Tim Ferriss to speak at his first event. Incredible! Entrepreneurship often takes an unyielding belief in yourself, and Jayson definitely believes. Listen today to hear the story of someone who bet everything he had on an idea. His new book, MasterMind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationship by Connecting Experts, Influencers,and Linchpins is a phenomenal read and he hosts a podcast, Mastermind Talks. I highly recommend that you subscribe to it.