The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

Implementation and progress goes hand in hand. Peter Cook, who is a best-selling author and CEO of Thought Leaders Business School, made sacrifices to overcome all of his challenges on the way to his success. He was able to learn from his failures and would blog about his progress. Today, he has helped thousands of thought leaders achieve business and financial mastery. During this conversation, you'll discover… The importance of being competitive and focused Why reputation is everything Why you have to aim to fail 50% of your offers To find out more about Peter, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

"Get out of your own head and help someone else." Our guest, Micah Munro, who is one of Canada's top realtors and a realtor coach, feels when you're assisting somebody else, you can't be in your head. That is Micah's philosophy which has helped him become successful. He now owns an investment company that invests in properties across North America and he's an investor with a new company called Top-Tier Leads for realtors. During this interview, you'll discover… How preparation is the key to success Having a morning routine to condition you to win will help you become successful How having a gratitude list is beneficial To find out more about Micah, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. Our returning guest, Daniel Nisker, who is a certified trainer and fitness expert, isn't one of them anymore. He believes in himself and overcame the barrier that kept him from gaining the confidence he needed to skyrocket to the next level. That breakthrough has allowed him to charge high while still delivering value to his clients. Today, he's helped over 50 trainers to get past their limiting beliefs and have the business of their dreams. During this conversation, you'll discover… The importance of delivering value to your clients Why you should raise your rates and not sell yourself short How to maximize your time To find out more about Daniel, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

One of the most essential qualities of a great leader is the capacity to innovate. Our guest, Arjuna Ardagh, who is a Radical Brilliance coach and the original founder of Awakening Coaching, spent a lot of his life exploring how to transform what has been handed to him as a genetic inheritance and turned it into a conscious practice. He helps people find the right practice that brings forth their greatest gifts. Today, he has trained more than 2000 people who share this work all over the world. During this conversation, you'll discover… The importance of innovation How contribution will lead you to success Primary focus is tuning into your clients To find out more about Arjuna, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

You're in charge of your own success. Our guest, Tonya Rineer, who is the author of the best-selling book, Mindset Switch and host of the The Profit Party podcast, helps women identify and clear the beliefs that are damaging their sense of confidence, power, and worthiness. Her strategies changed their mindset, dramatically increase their income and live the life that they deserve. During this conversation, you'll discover… How to pursue your dreams and achieve your financial goals The importance of honoring your needs and desires Why comparing yourself to other people will not lead you to success To find out more about Tonya, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Television. Radio. Print. Online. It's likely you've either spent advertising dollars on some of those media platforms or have made appearances on them in the hopes of finding more clients. How did that go? If that experience didn't provide the ROI you were looking for, our guest, Dave Mendonca, who is a Podcast Guest Marketing expert, podcast host and founder of Podcast Interview Experts, has an affordable alternative. It's called Podcast Guest Marketing. This strategy involves you appearing as a guest on industry relevant business podcasts that target your ideal audience so you can provide useful tips and ultimately build rapport with listeners to get them interested in what you have to offer. Thought leaders like Oprah and Tony Robbins already use this type of marketing because of its powerful ability to allow them to speak directly to loyal and passionate groups of listeners. Dave, who is also the author of Get Booked! Attract More Clients & Boost Your Brand Through Business Podcast Guest Appearances, will share his tips on how you can profitably utilize Podcast Guest Marketing. During this conversation, you'll discover… The #1 way to receive sales leads from your interview The importance of having a consistent brand to attract clients and podcast hosts How to craft an irresistible pitch email to secure guest appearances on your ideal shows To find out more about Dave, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Win or Die. When life knocks you down, smile, get back and keep dancing. That's what Cam F. Awesome does. This Uniondale, New York native is a former multiple-time boxing champion and Golden Gloves winner who also happens to be a comedian and speaker. Thanks to all the lessons he learned from his boxing career, he's been able to successfully transition to new adventures in his life. During this interview, you'll discover… How to stand out Resiliency with efficiency How to stay motivated so you'll never lose To find out more about Cam, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you feel stuck? If so, overcoming your possible fear of change can help. Our guest, Tim Arnold, who is the President of Leaders for Leaders and author of The Power Of Healthy Tension, has spent over two decades helping organizations unite teams, spark change and get unstuck, with clients that include the United Nations, Citibank, KPMG, Toyota, and Siemens. He provides his clients with a real world perspective through his experience launching successful for-profit and not-for-profit businesses, overseeing community outreach and healthcare programs, and managing international development partnerships in four continents. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a great mentor Top 5 skill sets that are a well-rounded way to leverage your expertise Figuring out what you actually love to do To find out more about Tim, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Work your butt off. Getting out there and working hard will do you well in the marketplace because the marketplace rewards hard work. That's according to our special returning guest today. Larry Winget, also known as "The Pitbull of Personal Development," is a professional motivational speaker, six-time best-selling author, television personality and social commentator. During this interview, you'll learn about… Business and parenting Personal finance and personal development How to be a man and Larry's The Real Man Podcast To find out more about him, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Everybody wants to be the smartest guy in the room. But not Victor Menasce. He doesn't want to be the smartest guy in the room but instead he wants to build relationships with them. He is the absolute leader in the real estate investments thought leadership space as well as in the investment space. He not only helps people with real estate investing, but he invests in real estate on a very high level himself. He's also the host of the The Real Estate Espresso podcast, the best-selling author book of The Great Canadian TakeOver and Magnetic Capital. During this interview, you'll discover… Three things you need to accomplish anything The formula in raising money Two forms of marketing that work To find out more about Victor Menasce, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Our guest, Phelim McAleer, who is a documentary film director and producer, has succeeded in raising money from five separate crowdfunding campaigns for his controversial Kermit Gosnell film project. But before he got there, he and his documentary film partner and wife, Ann McElhinney, encountered resistance from Kickstarter, a global crowdfunding platform, which censored the project from their website and anticipated a lack of interest from the media. They immediately kicked back and switched to Indiegogo. They took it seriously then proved themselves and sold the film by utilizing social media, word-of-mouth, and reaching out to non-media influencers to garner support for the film. Their creation quickly became the highest-funded crowdfunding project of all time. During this interview, you'll learn about… Prove yourself with facts and figures Move your ideas to something that is not well covered Use every possible ways to reach out to everyone To find out more about Phelim, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

It's toxic out there. People are getting aware of how toxic everything is around us. If we can limit those toxins, it can lead to a longer generation and into a happier and longer life. After surviving an accident that resulted in a collapsed lung, seven broken ribs and a severe compound fracture of his jaw, our guest, Andy Hnilo was extremely obsessed with recovering and how to heal quickly. He didn't trust the toxic ingredients from serums and creams that his doctors recommend, so he did his homework, sought out knowledge, researched, and made his biggest science experiment. He used the purest and most effective clays, superfoods and extracts for his products, rebuilt himself and founded Alitura Naturals. Today, Alitura products are in 76 countries and counting. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a support group of people Having a list of intentions for the day Why having a routine will help you with your mindset To find out more about Andy, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Time. It's a precious commodity, once it's used, that no entrepreneur can replenish. If you research those who have been superstars in your field, you can learn from their stories including their mistakes, so you won't waste time making those same errors. Our guest, Michael Palmer, is the former co-host of The Thought Leader Revolution podcast and current CEO of Pure Bookkeeping which is a company that helps bookkeepers by providing them proven business standard operating procedures, so they can attract great clients, hire terrific staff and increase profitability. During this interview, you'll discover… How to identify the right people and systems to model The importance of being open to mentorship Why having focus is crucial to managing your time To find out more about Michael, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Martin Rutte will help you answer that question. He is a dynamic, international speaker and consultant. He is committed to reconnecting business with its natural source of creativity, innovation, and genius. He is the President of Livelihood, a management consulting firm in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He explores the deeper meaning of work and its contribution to society. The company's areas of service include strategic vision, corporate spirit, performance management, and creative leadership. He is also the author of Project Heaven on Earth and the co-author of the New York Times Business bestseller, Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work, translated into over 20 languages, with sales over 1.1 million copies. During this interview, you'll discover… 3 simple questions that will help you change the world easily What is the work of humanity How to reconnect your business spiritually To find out more about Martin, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How does the world see you? World-class branding expert, Sally Hogshead discovered a new way to measure how people perceive your communication and can describe exactly how your own individual personality is most likely to persuade and captivate any prospect within 9 seconds through her Fascination Personality Test. We grew up in a culture that we need to be better. But she believes that, to become more successful, you don't have to CHANGE who you are but you have to become MORE of who you are. Instead of focusing on our strengths, we should highlight our differences. Today, Sally applies her branding experience to show people how to become more valuable, admired, and loved. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of just being yourself What are the qualities that make us different What is the language of confidence To find out more about Sally, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

It's not just about you. Our guest, Jody Steinhauer, founder of The Bargains Group and the charity, Engage & Change is fuelled by her entrepreneurial passion and commitment to assisting others. She started the Bargains Group (TBG) to help retailers save money on wholesale clothing and accessories. Since 1988, Jody has grown TBG from her apartment to a multi-million dollar-a-year business. As well, she created Engage & Change to give people and companies the opportunity to do group volunteer projects that assemble and build vital supply kits for the homeless. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of loving what you're doing Figure out how you're going to give back What impact you will have on people To find out more about Jody, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Don't stop. Stuart Knight, the founder and owner of Stuart Knight Productions, never did. He's all about pushing himself especially when he believes in a goal he's pursuing such as making the decision to help people live up to their full potential. At 24 years old, he started to write an inspiring theatre show for young people and was recognized by Coca Cola then went on tour for three years. Throughout that time, some of the world's biggest business leaders recognized Stuart as a visionary who could help their organization reach new levels of success. Today, he travels to different countries to speak and help companies learn what it takes to be the best. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having mentors Identify what the first year of your business would look like How to make sure you have the right advertisement To find out more about Stuart, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

When you focus on serving, you position yourself up for keen, determined and loyal clients. Our returning guest, Russ Ruffino, CEO of Clients On Demand (COD), decided to switch his company's focus to just one thing ---- they enroll new clients over the phone. It allows them to have a conversation with someone who is interested in buying COD's offerings and most importantly, to get to know the person. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of choosing who you work with Knowing what outcome you provide your audience What are the wrong ways people position themselves in the market To find out more about Russ, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Your inner circle. Having the support of people that have the same interests and goals as you will increase your chances of success. Patrick Francey, President of Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) and host of The Everyday Millionaire podcast, plays a key role contributing to the vision, development and growth of REIN. Patrick and his team provide support, guidance and strategic financial growth solutions for real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and a like-minded community. REIN supports business owners and real estate investors to grow and develop their business on a foundation of strength, stability, capacity and sustainability. Today, its members have transacted more than 37,000 properties, representing more than $4.1 billion dollars of real estate. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a support network Knowing the difference between motion and action Why looking after yourself everyday is important To find out more about Patrick, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Our returning guest, Mark Bowden, who co-wrote the book, Truth & Lies: What People Are Really Thinking, has helped thousands of people understand body language and human behaviour. His book is a wonderful guide and process to figuring out what's going in a person, in a relationship, in business and in life and will increase your awareness of other people. He believes we need to get better at thinking more clearly and reading people better in 1-on-1 interaction situations and understanding the non-verbal communication that will lead to our success. During this interview, you'll also discover… The importance of asking for the sale effectively What is your core content and idea Insights to reading body language To find out more about Mark, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Are you focused enough? Our guest, Gil Blutrich, who is an Israeli-Canadian real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of Skyline Investments had struggled along his journey. He was a very open and positive guy who would get distracted easily before it took some time to discipline himself to focus on what he was doing. Once he figured it out, he ignited his inner drive which made him very successful. Today, Skyline Investments has a presence in 37 North American cities, owns 3,300 hotel rooms and a few well known Canadian resorts and is still expanding. During this interview, you'll also discover… The importance of having a decisive commitment to your work What is your vision and goals for your business Why you need to get a deep understanding in the market you're in To find out more about Gil, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Have men lost their way? Our guest, Stephen Mansfield, who is a best-selling author, wants to identify what a genuine man does including the virtues, the habits, the disciplines, the duties, the actions of true manhood. His speeches are rich in history and infused with a rowdy brand of humour. He has spoken at schools like Harvard and the United States Military Academy, for many of America's leading corporations, and at gatherings of executive leaders worldwide. During this interview, you'll also discover… The importance of reducing your busyness from 10% to 20% Finding mentors that are more experienced and connected to your life goals How resting more can benefit you To find out more about Stephen, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Divorce. It's an awful thing. Our guest, Richard Cooper, who is an entrepreneur and coach, had to go through it and it knocked him down. After a few years, he started talking to mentors and getting their advice. He began to make better decisions. Today, he helps thousands of men identify the root of their problem, present a clear analysis, and give actionable advice when it comes to surviving the separation successfully, building relationships and running a successful business. During this interview, you'll discover… What are the top 3 mistakes men make How to recognize and stop the old habits that don't work for you The benefits of moving forward and chasing excellence To find out more about Richard, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

The mobile phone. It's one of the most amazing advances in all of human history. But most of the time, it keeps us distracted and affects our mental health. Our returning guest, Dr. Greg Wells co-wrote a book, The Focus Effect, with Bruce Bowser that perfected the art of unplugging from technology and plugging into reality. It discusses strategies ranging from practicing healthy mindfulness and meditation, reserving tech-free time, and performing power work to a revolutionary plan for a hyperproductive workday. You'll learn everything that's needed to activate sustainable, balanced, and successful routines in all areas of life. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of taking control How to set up your day for success How to establish a world class routine To find out more about Greg, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Connect without any distractions. If you're just looking at the status quo in business, you're always going to do the same things and end up being just like your competitors. Daniel Levine and Steven Pulver, who are the co-founders of the Fireside Conference, recognized the importance of getting away from technology, pitching, business cards, and name tags for a little while to truly form relationships with top people in their communities. It takes courage and confidence to do something completely new and different, but that is the best way to carve up a new niche within a particular market. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of human-to-human personal connection Why unplugging yourself will help with your personal life Why partnership is one of the keys that will lead you to success To find out more about Daniel and Steven, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you define yourself? People who want to make a difference in the world are happier, healthier, live longer and find more opportunities coming to them because of who they are at the core of their being. Our guest, Marilou Seavey co-founded the MindBridge® Training Institute and has taught the essentials of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) training to Fortune 500 Executives, entertainers, small business owners, senior political advisors, and lifelong learners for over 30 years. She creates opportunity potential for clients to achieve peak performance levels, develop leadership qualities, enrich relationships, and create sustainable personal change. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a great marketing strategy How to connect with people on a level that's important to them How to utilize social media tools To find out more about Marilou, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

There is no substitute for hard work. Tim Hentschel, who is the CEO and co-founder of HotelPlanner.com, agrees. He's always had the drive to keep innovating and the product of his hard work was HotelPlanner.com. It's the world's largest provider of online group hotel bookings and event management services. Today, HotelPlanner.com has helped over 4 million group and event planners and had over $7 billion in group hotel revenues passing through its hotel planners system worldwide. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of self belief to be successful Being able to see what's working and what's not right away What are the four C's of life To find out more about Tim, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Align process. Leading a highly successful manufacturing company can be simple, enjoyable, and thoroughly rewarding - if you align the process from the frontline to the bottom line. Our guest, Kevin Snook, who is an entrepreneur, founder, consultant and author of Make It Right, advises manufacturing CEOs around the world to help them transform their businesses and deliver breakthrough results by giving frontline employees the information, tools, and capability to make the best decisions every minute of the day. Kevin has a deep sense of what it takes to deliver the magical combination of growth and stability in manufacturing companies and he as gone further by learning how to make that outcome simple. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of mentors and peers to your success How clarity makes a difference to your clients The importance of the power of leverage To find out more about Kevin, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Find a way. Kathleen Black did. She is the CEO of Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting who used her past challenges to build a dynamic results-driven real estate business. She dealt with plenty of adversity including a large amount of debt. Today, she helps realtors across North America build top teams and take their businesses to incredible levels of success. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of knowing exactly what you want How choosing the right coach and mentors will give you great advice and support Why you should care and invest in your clients To find out more about Kathleen, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

It doesn't matter how long it takes to reach your goal, the most important thing is your willingness to persist and persevere. Kai Bjorn started as a professional athlete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and later, he would become involved in sailing. Through hard work, patience and determination, he and his sailing team, Alinghi, won the America's Cup in 2003. Success would continue to follow him. He would become Business Network International (BNI) Canada's National Director where his passion for connecting with people and promoting the development of meaningful, long-term relationships would be a perfect fit. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having vision and goals in life Asking and getting to know your competition Why taking your time will put you in the right direction To find out more about Kai, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Failures are stepping stones to success. Tim Larkin, who is an American self-defense expert, former military intelligence officer and best-selling author, was in the peak of his career when the worst thing happened to him. During military training, he already knew that he was suffering from an ear congestion, but due to arrogance, he still pursued pressure diving which burst his eardrum. He thought it was the end of his career, but really, it was the start of a new one. A few years later, he began Target Focus Training (TFT) which teaches students to recognize when they can avoid violence, and when to use it if they're facing imminent, life-threatening danger. TFT helps to focus on the similarities that every human body shares, so that the students can learn the ways that all people will be vulnerable. Today, TFT has instructed over 10,000 clients in more than 40 countries. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of being around great peers and mentors Why determination will get you through anything Why having a positive mindset will lead you to success To find out more about Tim Larkin, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you want to attract wealth and happiness into your life? It starts from within. Bob Doyle, CEO of Boundless Living and author of the best-selling book, Follow Your Passion, Find Your Powerhas been teaching principles of Living Life by Design utilizing the principles of the Law of Attraction. Boundless Living's Wealth Beyond Reason program has been one of the most complete and usable online curricula in the Law of Attraction. Its goal is to help people realize and understand their passion and purpose in life. Today, Boundless Living has touched the lives of literally millions of people all over the world. We're happy to have Bob on our 100th episode! During this insightful interview, you'll discover… The importance of getting clear on who you are How meditation will give your mind clarity How to learn and act upon your intuition To find out more about Boundless Living, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Our guest, Colton Lindsay, who is a real estate agent, entrepreneur and coach, was an LDS missionary when he was younger. After 2 years, he realized that he needed to shift his life patterns and begin to understand his true mission. He started gaining control of everything and begun to open up opportunities. Colton had a breakthrough when he used accelerated learning technologies that gave him success and now he uses them to help agents learn faster, remember more, and accomplish extraordinary results. Using the principles he teaches, Colton became ranked in the Top 1% of the sales agents in his real estate market by the age of 28. Over the last two years, he has closed 120 transactions and generated over $20 Million in volume sales. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of embracing your challenges and fears Why focusing on increasing positive energy will create different results How to be intelligent in creating your reality To find out more about Colton, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Entrepreneurship is not easy. Our guest, Brian Smith, who is an author, keynote speaker and founder of the iconic global brand UGG (an American footwear company), had some hard times while starting and building his business. For years, he was crippled by a lack of financing. He became stuck and had to get a summer job for 3 years. Things changed when he realized he should focus on the benefits rather than the product itself. He believed that his products could help people and change lives and they did. The UGG brand has since exceeded $1 billion of international sales several times over. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a really good financial advisor Why working on being better everyday will help you become successful Why believing in yourself will benefit you To find out more about Brian, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men's health, wellness, success, and fulfillment. He helps people get clear on who they are, why they are here and where they need to go. He believes the path to a rich and fulfilling life is more than simply what we do, but who we do it with, and most importantly, who we believe we are while doing it. Because at the end of the day, the most important relationship we have is the one with yourself. Today, he speaks on stages around the world, works with high performers who are shaping the future and helps people who are committed to going all-in on what matters most. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having strong mentors around you How to focus on creating exceptional experiences, products & services for people Why the word-of-mouth is the best marketing tool you have To find out more about Connor, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Mastering your mindset can dramatically change your life. As a kid, John Assaraf was a misfit. He had a bad attitude about school, and practically lived in the principal's office. When he was 19, he realized that he couldn't keep living his life with such extremes. He chose the path he believed promised him a better existence. So, he released all of his negativity and moved forward with his life. Today, he is a serial entrepreneur, brain researcher, and CEO of NeuroGym. In the last 25 years, John has grown 5 multi-million dollar companies in real estate, internet software, brain research and life and business coaching and consulting. He is also the author of 2 New York Times best-selling books, Having It All and The Answer. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a daily ritual Why focusing on progress will help you get through negativity Why you have to be patient and adaptable To find out more about John, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Stop selling and start serving people to their dream. Our returning guest, Marc Von Musser, the Director of Sales at Clients on Demand, has a completely new and innovative approach to sales. He has been transforming and elevating both the sales profession while helping businesses and salespeople learn how to enroll more effectively than traditional sales without pressure. His strategies work incredibly well even if you hate selling or even if you have never done selling. He has helped thousands of companies large and small grow their profits by over 100%, 500% and even 1000%. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having the ability to enroll your ideal clients What are you willing to invest in yourself What is the code of influence in getting the right people To find out more about Marc, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Being a proactive leader tends to make a lasting impact on a company and the people in it. The One Minute Manager author, Ken Blanchard together with Susan Fowler, who are the lead developers for the Situational Self Leadership Program, teach individuals the mindset and skill set they need to become empowered, proactive self leaders who take control of their own success and are committed to getting results for their organization. The success of the company's strategic initiatives depends on the commitment and proactive behavior of those on the front lines. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of accepting responsibility and taking initiative Why proactive actions can help you have a greater sense of well-being What is the purpose of power and the ability to do more good To find out more about Ken, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

What if you can get anyone to do whatever you want? Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, and business, is an expert persuader for many years and learned all the techniques of hypnosis in his 20s. He predicted in 2015 that Donald Trump would win the U.S. Presidential election because he is a master persuader in all kinds of fields. With the big success of being a cartoonist, he used his message of persuasion through some of his Dilbert comic strips. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of paying attention to your talent stack Why a little encouragement can change the world Why rational facts can be used to your advantage To find out more about Scott, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you add value to others? Thor Conklin, who is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and an Executive and Corporate training coach, offers customized, one-on-one executive mentoring & consulting programs, onsite team training programs and live events like the Business Execution Summit. He adds value to others through speaking, teaching and sharing (including as a host of The Peak Performers podcast) what he has learned with other entrepreneurs and business leaders. His top 15 clients had a combined revenue of $12.7 Billion USD with operations in over 100 countries worldwide. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of taking ownership and responsibility Several approaches to mastering the science of execution Identifying & eliminating the obstacles that stand between you and your success To find out more about Thor, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

When was the last time you had to deal with a major change? Kristine Carlson, New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned speaker, has gone through a lot of grief and heartbreak especially the loss of her husband many years ago, but she still manages to bounce back through all of her life's changes. Her mission expands upon the phenomenal success of her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson's work in the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series. Today, she helps thousands of people by spreading her message of waking up to life with joy and gratitude amidst the ups and downs of their earthly existence. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of letting go of outcomes and expectations Why having a ritual and figuring out what inspires you will get you through life How spending time on what you're passionate about will keep you grounded To find out more about Kristine, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Focus. To commit ourselves and direct it onto the things that really matter. Our guest, Mark Divine, a genuine American hero, former Commander in the Navy Seals, Creator of the Unbeatable Mind Academy, and best-selling author of many books including, The Way of the Seal, developed a very unique and effective set of tools and methodology that integrates some best practices and innovations which enhanced one's skills to conquer physical, mental, emotional, intuitional and spiritual demands of life. It has resulted in over a 90% success rate for the Spec Ops candidates. Today, it is taught to executives and corporate teams, tops sports teams, athletes, professionals, first responders and warriors from around the world. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of simplifying everything to focus on the right target How breath work, meditation, visualization and journaling can grow your mind How evolving yourself and leadership will help create a positive global impact To find out more about Mark, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Growth mindset. It is the belief that our abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. After knocking hundreds of cold calls and facing massive rejections everyday as a young inside sales person, our guest, Matt Conway (aka "That Access Chap) decided to change his mindset. It was the start of his journey into researching effective ways of getting the attention of C-suite executives. He predictably replicated success and had the privilege of training, coaching and consulting with people to the point where they get better results faster. His clients accelerated their sales cycles by 6x and improved their win rates and won bigger deals. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of marketing yourself How to focus your prospecting efforts at the right level and role The faster and more effective way of getting 'executive access' at your target accounts To find out more about Matt, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Marketing. It's not an instant result. It takes time. Brad Smith, founder of HylthLink.com and Conversionlinks.com, created and grew his own Health & Fitness website to a six figure business by utilizing online word of mouth referrals and connecting with other local health owners. By adding automation to his clients' website, they can increase leads, automatically follow up and get more paying customers without having to work more. He increased his clients conversion rate from 1% to 8%. In some cases, even 15% and started gaining revenue. During this interview, you'll discover… Why setting up an automation channel will help your business The importance of proving your concept before building it Why follow up is key in building your brand To find out more about Brad, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Juvenile Detention. It's a dark and scary place for people under the age of majority. Nick Koumalatsos had to struggle being in that place at the age of 12. Because of his troubled youth, he had to seek legal counsel just to be accepted. But it didn't stop him from being positive about his future. It was his perseverance through adversity that set the tone for the things to come. He joined the Marine Corps at 19 and went on to become a 12-year Special Operations Marine Corps veteran. His military career prepared him for his successful leadership and strategic operational planning. Today, he is the CEO of two successful businesses. During this interview, you'll discover… How adversity helps you become a better entrepreneur The importance of meeting your clients' needs Why positivity & flexibility is your key to business success To find out more about Nick, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Human beings are pattern makers. But that does not mean that we are stuck with the ones that we create. Adele Spraggon, CEO of Shaped Within, quit her three viable businesses, decided to journal and got the answers that she wanted. Her journal went on to outline a simple yet highly effective technique that removes unwanted patterns. Today, she helps clients break through their leadership blocks and discover their potential and true purpose. They applied her four step technique and immediately started to get their lives back and made their dreams a reality. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of creating a unique intellectual property What are the four step techniques and how it works The benefits of removing unwanted patterns To find out more about Adele, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

It is rare that a person understands exactly how much they will have to forfeit while growing their business. Michael Bungay Stanier, founder and senior partner of Box of Crayons, a training company that gives busy managers the practical tools to coach in 10 minutes or less, has some sacrifices and challenges that he faced himself. After he was rejected by a fancy New York publisher, he decided to self-publish his book and it tripled the number of sales inquiries for his training company. As a result, his revenue went up 82 percent. He also took off a program that he loved from his website called, Presentation Genius, which generated $300,000 in revenue just to focus on his own brand, which is to create content around coaching skills for managers. During this interview, you'll learn... How persistence will help you in building your profile The importance of focusing on what it is you really have to offer and validate it Why your strategy should be like "bullets and cannonballs" To find out more about Michael, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Networking. It is important in sales, whether you are selling your products, services or yourself as a potential partner. But the key focus of networking is to start viewing your relationships with key clients and contacts as a partnership and cultivate it as such. You have to stop the sales pitch and start a conversation. As for our guest, Dr. Ivan Misner, the founder and chairman of the business networking organization, BNI, he found a way to add value to his client relationships which helped him generate countless referrals and increased sales over time. During this interview, you'll discover... What is the VCP process and how it works The importance of finding the right peers with the same goals as you Why networking matters more than you think To find out more about Dr. Misner, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you market yourself? Expanding your influence is not something that happens to people who remain still. Being eager about trying new things, forming new connections, and meeting new people are ways to become more influential. As for Dr. Shahab Anari, he mastered the concept of the "sweet spot" and that brought him a stream of revenue. He leveraged his business to new techniques and that helped him spread his message to a larger audience. During this interview, you'll discover... How to identify your primary target audience and develop your platform The importance of finding your marketing material that will help increase your field of connections Three expert action steps to improve your business and leadership skills To find out more about Dr. Anari, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

The George Foreman Grill. Proactiv. P90X. Do they sound familiar? Well, chances are they do. These are infomercial products that have been consistently branded on our minds, either late at night or during weekday afternoons, for years. Well, the continuous promotion worked because they all make hundreds of millions of dollars annually and in the case of Proactive, it generated a reported $1 billion in 2015. But how? Aren't most infomericals typically over-the-top, poorly produced TV programs that lack any sort of value? According to our guest, David Priemer, who is the founder of Cerebral Selling, they actually have a clever structure that transforms viewers to buyers. During this interview, you'll discover... Step-by-step what the Secret Infomercial Formula is and how it works The importance of clarity in how you present your brand to the world Why you should use the exclusionary principle in regards to clients To find out more about David, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.