The Michael Brian Show

Morning routines can be the enabler of so many things and its often your habits that are the best at predicting where you'll end up in the future. I share my thoughts on the benefits of morning routines and the ways you can start using them in your life.

It's becoming more widely known now that sleep can make all the difference to your performance, your health and a lot of other things. I share my thoughts on the importance of sleep and how you can get the most out of it too!

Positive thinking is one of the most popular ways of slowly changing how you think... but can it ever be a BAD thing? Can it ever go too far? I share my thoughts on this and a way you can maximise your results from positive thinking!

Stress is becoming a bigger problem over recent years and the solution can seem way more complicated than it needs to be because stress can come and go moment to moment. Here's 3 things that you can do to manage your stress levels

Lance Essihos (@lance.essihos) is the host of the Top Rated Podcast University of Adversity. Lance talks about his journey that started out in ice hockey, he got as far as wanting to go professional until his life took a sudden turn. He spiralled for a while, lost his identity until he found his new passion which was improvement, getting better at things and took his sporting work ethic into being a bar tender and creating cocktails; which is something we dive into. He took the lessons he learned (Connecting with people & providing an memorable experience & more) and took that into online marketing and podcasting which enabled him to get to where he is today. Check out Lance at www.lanceessihos.com and University of Adversity on Itunes & Stitcher

The media has certainly been challenged over recent years and someone asked me if the media doing more harm than good. Let me know what you think :)

I get all the easy questions don't I!? But happiness is a subjective thing, it completely depends on what makes you happy. Happiness also changes from day to day, moment to moment and so "life" or the game of life is to discover what is happiness for you and doing your best to live that moment to moment, day to day, month to month, year to year as best as you can.

Motivation is a hot topic right now but it's something everyone struggles with from time to time. I share ways you can stay motivated and keep "The Fire Burning" when things seem difficult.

Jane Baker (@janebakerbiz), The Queen of High End Selling, has been in business for well over 10 years and has shown thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners how to supercharge their sales through high end offerings to live a Limitless Life! Jane takes us through the myths around high end selling like: needing to be "Polished" and "add everything and the kitchen sink" into what you provide in order to make it Worth It. They simply aren't the case and jane dives into this. Then we talk about living limitlessly, finding your version of success and the future of what high end selling is going to look like. Grab Janes Bestselling book "She Lives Limitlessly" at www.janebakercoach.com/book/

The education system can be helpful, gives us a foundation of knowledge that can get us by; but what about business owners and entrepreneurs? Is the system helpful? How far does it go? I share my best answers on the education system and IF it can benefit business owners.

Belief can play a HUGE part in your ability to take action; often thoughts like "what's the point?" creep in when belief is all you need to be able to commit to the action to make sure you succeed. Belief breeds commitment which can only INCREASE your chances of improving your results! I share the best ways to believe in yourself more.

Podcasting can be an amazing tool for getting your message out into the world for those that are "camera shy" but still want to be heard! I share my top 5 tips for podcasters that you might not think of!

Kate Erickson (@katelerickson) is the engine behind EoFire the Award-winning podcast where John Lee Dumas [JLD] interviews successful entrepreneurs. We talk about the idea of "Not Having Time" and go behind that story of going full time in your business. It can be overwhelming in the first instance BUT how certain practices like: knowing your why, knowing your end goal and understanding that clarity can make your entire journey easier, changes the game when it comes to how you spend your time. Kate references Simon Sinek's TED Talk "Start With Why" that you can check out on YouTube HERE The biggest take away was that everyone's journey is different and you have to get clear on your perfect day, week and proactively work towards that everyday by taking imperfect action and improving overtime.

Losing weight can send you into a rabbit hole of methods, tactics and it can be very overwhelming when trying to find the way that works best for you. I share my thoughts and break it down so its easier to understand

Meditation can have a wide range of benefits and uses when you find a practice that works best for you. Everything from clearing the mind, reducing stress and helping you deal with stressful situations have all be noted as benefits; but sometimes the practice itself can be frustrating for most....

Network marketing has been given a bad reputation but is there more to it? I share my thoughts in this episode and hopefully shed some light on the industry for you.

Journaling has become more and more mainstream over the years and there are dozens of possible ways of doing it. Finding what works best for you is key and hopefully this episode will give you an insight that will help you. Make sure you subscribe if you found this helpful and spread the word so this can benefit more people!

New Look Podcast! Ask Me Anything Here's your chance to ask me anything about all things business, mindset, self-improvement, and life in general and I'll give my thoughts and BEST answers to them. I created the new look to help people Directly from the show... let's do this! Join My Community Facebook Instagram

Fear can stop you, keep you stuck, and stop you from changing, growing and building your business! Fear creates many stories at several points while on your entrepreneurial journey that you have to deal with. Success in business more of a mental game than a strategy one and I dive into what you can do when fear shows up for you! Join my FREE community on Facebook HERE

If you don't stretch yourself, how do you ever expect to change? I talk about the idea of challenging yourself, and how it helps you grow as an entrepreneur! Let me know what you thought of this episode over on Instagram @michael_mcdonnell1

Kim Barrett (@realkimbarrett) is the owner of Your Social Voice which is a digital marketing agency that can take your business to 6,7, and 8 figures using social media. He also is the host of The Kim Barrett Show. We talk about how social media has evolved over time, the difference between advertising, marketing and go into the details around the two. You can find out more about Kim over at www.kimbarrett.com.au

Thinking before you leap IS helpful; but how long before it becomes procrastination, overthinking or talking yourself OUT of doing the things, deep down, you really do want to do? I dive into this on this episode. to join my free community, click www.facebook.com/groups/SideHustlersHangout/

In this episode I dive into optimism balanced with action and riding the line between optimism and delusion! Enjoyed this one so I hope you do too!

Your business grows at the rate YOU grow as a person; very often you go through a personal transformation before you become the PERSON that can take your business to the next level! Make sure you leave a review if you got value from this episode!

The Podcast has officially made it to episode 100! And I'm soo grateful for everyone that's supported the show; either as a guest, or a valued listener! The show has grown over the last two years and I'm sure it'll continue to grow into the future too. Thank you soo much to all the guests; from Jane at episode 1 all the way to Steve at 99 and for the listeners and supporters that have dedicated their time and energy to help the show start and stay until today. Here's to the next 100!

Steve Anderson (@stevetn) is the author of USA TODAY & The Wall Street Journal's Best Seller, "The Bezos Letters" that teaches you 14 principles that can help you grow your business like amazon. We dive into a handful of the principles in the book and share how they can help you grow a small business all the way to a business similar to Amazon. You can grab a copy of the book and check out the free assessment over at thebezosletters.com

Saying NO to yourself can show up in many forms; and saying YES to yourself can have so many benefits to your ability to grow your business and empire. I share the POWER of saying yes to yourself and some ways you can start doing that. Let me know what you thought by tagging me on Instagram @michael_mcdonnell1 or Facebook @MichaelBMcDonnell and I always appreciate a review wherever you tune in :)

Marc Mawhinney (Twitter or Instagram) is the host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast and helps coaches grow their businesses! We dive into the coaching industry and share our thoughts on things like whether you need a qualification or certification to become a coach, Marc's views on "Discovery calls" amongst other things. If you're a coach (or want to be a coach) then this podcast episode is for you! You can find Marc over at www.naturalborncoaches.com

Don't leave your success to randomness! Habits and routines give you a predictable system that you can that tweak as and when you need, to get the results you want. I break it down in this episode and share more benefits of having routines and how to start implementing them. Let me know what you thought over on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and write a review wherever you tune in :)

Helen Pritchard (Helen on Linkedin) is a "Business owner that uses Linkedin to grow her business." As she became more and more successful, Helen describes it as "they came to me for help." We break down a lot of myths about Linkedin for business, Helen brings me upto date on best practices and goes step by step as to how to use Linkedin to grow pretty much any business out there at the moment. And we also cover her "30-mins-a-day" strategy that you can use to grow your business on Linkedin too! Enjoy! :) Helen has a FREE Facebook community all about growing your business on Linkedin that you can join by clicking here!

Are you productive? Or busy? I break down my views on this and the difference between the two! Tell me what you thought of the episode over on Instagram Twitter or Facebook! Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and I'd really appreciate a review wherever you tune in :)

If you've ever felt like you're not good enough or unworthy of the goals or ambitions... then it could "All be in your head" ... or a REAL thing that you need to practically work on TO become able to achieve your dreams! This episode of the podcast breaks it all down for you :) Tell me what you thought over on Instagram .. Twitter .. or Facebook and write a review of the show wherever you tune in!

Richard Jacobs (richardjacobsx) is the creator of The Good Night’s Sleep Project™ and the Inventor of America's first custom-tailored pillow. As someone who'd struggled with sleep himself, Richard sought relief for years with no success. We talk about the benefits of a good nights sleep, how to get the most out of your night and some of the risks around not prioritizing sleep too.

Success isn't always sunshine and rainbows, and in this episode, I share some of the Darker sides of being successful. Let me know what you thought of the episode over on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook by sending me a message OR sharing to your stories and tagging me. Feel free to share the show with your friends that you think would benefit too!

From living with convicted felons in prison for over 5 years to rubbing elbows with multi-millionaires every day, Zachary Babcock (@zacharyjbabcock) helps entrepreneurs launch, grow, and monetize top-rated podcasts on iTunes. He also runs a podcast production agency that frees podcasters from the tiring grind. He is the host of the top-rated podcast, Underdog Empowerment, and a student of psychology, business, and marketing with a broad perspective from both extremes of life.

Entrepreneurship is difficult, there's no doubt about it... so why do you make things more difficult than they need to be? Why do you get in your own way? Really enjoyed this episode! Leave a review on iTunes, tell me your thoughts or send me a topic you would like me to cover on Twitter @M_McDonnell2 & Instagram @michael_mcdonnell1

Rocco Cozza (@theroccocozza) is an entrepreneur, speaker and best selling author that practices law. He went from selling lemonade when he was younger to today, being a business coach and host of the It's Work podcast. We talk about some of the keys behind consistency, the entrepreneurial journey and some of the problems facing entrepreneurs today. You can find out more about Rocco over at https://www.roccocozza.com

I posted a while back asking for questions, they could be business related or personal, and I answered :) Learn a little more about me and my perspective on some business related topics too! Tell me your thoughts or send me a topic you would like me to cover on Twitter @M_McDonnell2 & Instagram @michael_mcdonnell1

Climbing the wrong mountains can do you more harm than good! I talk about the impact self-discovery, self-awareness and following your own journey can do for you.

Luana Ribeira (@luaribeira) is a book and media coach and she talks to me about how uniqueness and your own voice is key when it comes down to writing an amazing book that impacts the lives of its readers. Luana also shares how she never thought she would have been a business owner; going from being a dancer, her experience in an acting school and how she got into the industry. You can also see more about Luana and what she does by connecting with her on Facebook.

A direction gives you focus, motivation and many more! I dive into the importance of direction on this episode!

Steve (@stevedsims) is a speaker, author of Bluefishing and 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. We speak about how Steve's journey taught him the art of communicating with & getting into the circles of the rich, famous and influential. You can find Steve on Facebook, Twitter and check out his podcast The Art of Making Things Happen.

Nicholas Bayerle is the CEO of Billion Dollar Body and Creator of the Billion Dollar Brotherhood. He’s the host of the BDB podcast, an international speaker and author of the Modern Day Businessman. He went from obese, college dropout to fit, to creating a 7 figure business, healthy and married to the woman of his dreams Amanda. Check out Nicholas on Instagram and check out BDB LIVE for more info about his event!

Chris D. Bentley (@ChrisDBentley) is a Dallas realtor with over 15 years of experience in selling real estate in multiple states. 3x Million dollar producer three years in a row. Ranked #13 of Top 20 Dallas Real Estates on Social Media 2018. Chris shares with me how he got involved with real estate, the pitfalls he had to overcome and what it took for him to get into the luxury real estate business. You can find out more about Chris at chrisdbentley.com

Chad Molyneux (Chad on Facebook) is the creator of "The Health & Wealth Blueprint;" which provides high achieving entrepreneurs & busy professionals with time-efficient exercise & health solutions so that they can take control of their health, increase their energy, and create a body they are proud of. We talk about how your health can help you be more productive, confident and have the energy to maximize the time you're spending on your business. Enjoy! :) You can contact Chad with your questions and find out more about what he does on [email protected]

Carole Railton FRSA (@carolerailton) is a global behaviorist specialising in business body language. Rated 4th in the world by gurus.org and the author of several books including "The Future of Body Language." Her clients include KPMG, Travis Perkins, BT, CFEO Nigeria & Coca Cola Serbia. We talk about how learning styles (Visual, Auditory & Kinaesthetic) impact your business and how they can actually speed up the progress your business can make! Enjoy! :) You can find out more about Carole and what she does by seeing what she's up to on LinkedIn

Chloe Smith (@forty8creates) is the creative director and founder of Forty8Creates. Forty8Creates is a branding agency that offers services from graphic design, digital marketing, web, app design & development. Chloe shares the journey of Forty8Creates and what it took (the highs and the lows) to grow the company and brand to what it is today! Enjoy! :) You can find out more about Chloe and Forty8Creates on Twitter & forty8creates.com

Ian Christelow (@Action_Freedom), is co-founder of ActionCOACH UK, the world’s largest business coaching franchise. When he was a child, his father’s advertising agency went under, leaving the family struggling financially. He likens business failure to cancer and is determined to tackle it head-on by creating a UK-wide network of truly effective business growth coaches. Ian joins me on the show to discuss ActionCOACH UK, franchising the 6 keys of how he built his team (Leadership, Common Goal, Rules of the Game are the first 3). Enjoy! :) You can find out more about Ian at www.actioncoach.co.uk

Scott Ayres (@agorapulse) is the co-author of “Facebook All-in-one for Dummies” and Podcast host for Social Media Lab powered by Agorapulse. He has been an expert in social media for 9 years. Before Agorapulse he was the head of content, support, and training at Post Planner. Scott became addicted to social media before MySpace! & we discuss the state of social media and possible future trends too. Enjoy! :) You can check out Agora Pulse on agorapulse.com

Mike Samuels (Mike on Facebook) is a copywriter and consultant that spends the majority of his time in the fitness industry. Mike shares his story of studying to be a lawyer, deciding it wasn't for him and starting up a fitness business instead; and all the lessons he learned along the way! Enjoy! :) You can find out more about Mike on his website healthylivingheavylifting.com and check him out on Facebook too!