The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

"A thought leader is someone who doesn't copy the crowd. They're not a cover band. They're someone who creates original music." Stories that captivate audiences and capture their attention are exciting, inspiring, and entertaining. But getting in front of people and telling stories doesn't make a person a thought leader. Since a true thought leader can change people's lives forever, today's episode is about the important differences between influencers and thought leaders that make that possible. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Building a business and life that you love and building a business that fully supports the life that you want to live." In today's episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Richard Robbins, the founder of Richard Robbins International, a renowned training and coaching company for residential real estate professionals. His journey from real estate brokerage to building a globally recognized brand offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to establish their own powerful personal brand. Richard Robbins is an industry luminary and visionary, known for his expertise in personal branding and business development. With a foundation in real estate, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish Richard Robbins International, a globally recognized training and coaching company that empowers real estate professionals to achieve extraordinary results. His philosophy centers around the importance of courage, authenticity, and unwavering dedication to one's chosen path. Expert action steps: Focus on the future. Be mentally prepared. Decide what three things I am going to do today that will move the needle in my business or move the needle in my life, and then make sure that no matter how high the water is, you get those three things done. To check out Robbins' work, click here. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"How to build a deeper, more powerful connection with your customers and potential customers. How to enhance the speed of trust….We're living in the era where people want to know you, they want to connect with you and they want to feel your authenticity." The AI era is here for sure and everyone is at least curious about how it can help them grow their business. But we're also living in an era where people are desperate for authentic human connection. AI can help streamline some of your processes but it can't build trust or make people fall in love with your company. Today's episode will help the CEO keep their focus on what matters most. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"There was an integrity in our life, there is an experience of enoughness, no matter how much money we have or don't have, there is an experience of wholeness, sufficiency, and really knowing who we are." In this episode, we are joined by Lynne Twist, a renowned advocate for social change and author of "The Soul of Money." She shares her remarkable journey as a "pro activist" and her lifelong dedication to ending world hunger. She explores the transformative power of sufficiency, the connection between our financial lives and our souls, and her work with indigenous communities in the Amazon rainforest through the Pachamama Alliance. Lynne Twist is truly an example of what a global thought leader looks like. She's using her thought leadership to make a massive impact in the world and to inspire other people to use their thought leadership to create success for themselves while making the world a bigger and better place. Join us as we delve into Lynne's inspiring insights and stories, and discover how we can awaken our unlimited talents and treasures for a more harmonious world. Be connected with Lynne Twist by visiting her website soulofmoney.org or pachamama.org. Support her book, The Soul of Money: Reclaiming the Wealth of Our Inner Resources and Living a Committed Life: Finding Freedom and Fulfillment in a Purpose Larger Than Yourself, available on Amazon or in any of your local bookstores. Also, Lynne is doing a series of courses Sophia Circle for women from October 2023 to March 2024. Don't miss out! Expert action steps: Listen to what breaks your heart and what makes your heart sing. Those two things will help you discover your calling. Live in the profound experience of gratitude. Be grateful for everything. Talk about language. What you love. Talk about what you love and use the words, "I love" wherever it applies. It deepens your capacity for love. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Without freedom we can't have free expression, we can't have free enterprise." "The only condition necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to stand by and do nothing." There was a time when we would save our political opinions and debates for the right environment and crowd. But with politicians of late asserting so much control over our lives and boldly threatening to take away ever more freedoms, we can't avoid talking politics. Infact, the power of your voice is desperately needed on the front lines of what is clearly a battle between good over evil. Today's episode is calling on all entrepreneurs to join the battle. Protect your freedom, free speech and free enterprise. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You don't navigate from where you're getting to, you navigate from where you're coming from with honor and integrity and joy and love in everything you do, and you see where it takes you. You don't know where you're going to end up, but it will take you where that stuff should take you." Today's guest, Anurag Gupta, is an entrepreneur and advocate for personal and professional growth. Originally from India, he overcame challenges as an immigrant in Canada and found unexpected success in photography. This led him to prioritize creating positive work environments and helping others thrive. His journey brought him to Landmark programs where he discovered his passion for empowering people. Now, he aims to revolutionize education, living spaces, business models, and wellness through innovative prototypes and paradigms. Join us as we explore the importance of serving people and the planet while discussing innovative ideas such as cryptocurrency and the democratization of finances. Get ready for a stimulating discussion that will inspire you to reconsider the way we approach business and transformation. Let's dive in! Expert action steps: Clean up your physical and digital space. Prepare and invest in personal growth. Shift to a service-oriented mindset. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"A CEO needs to put himself or herself right at the centre of the company's business with a powerful thought leader brand." This week's nugget goes out to the founders and CEOs. Your authentic, personal brand can help you scale your business in a powerful way. Your story, your messaging, and this strategy are all you and your company need to go from $10 million to $100 million. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"The thing that I've seen from those that are the most persuasive, are those that are sharing the most knowledge and giving the most insight and helping folks. People want to be connected to that, people want to be near that, people want to learn, they want to receive value." Jacquline Samira is the founder and CEO of a 100 Million dollar tech company. Howdy connects tech talents from around the world with US tech companies. Jacqueline leveraged her sales background and powerful people skills to help her grow Howdy. But her journey wasn't an easy one. Three years ago, Jacqueline was 39 weeks pregnant and broke. Tune in to this week's episode to learn the skills she used to turn her business into a huge success. Expert action steps: You've gotta nail it before you scale it. You need to inspect what you expect. Lead by example. Time is the killer of all deals. Follow up sooner than later. LinkedIn @jacquelinesamira Other socials @howdyjacqueline https://www.howdy.com/ Also in this episode: Stefan Arnio's The Close: Seven Level Selling Robert Cialdini's Influence Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You've got to keep your connection to the goal. Talking about it, writing about it, obsessing about it." It happens to the best of us. You set a goal and you're so motivated, you're certain you'll never give up. But soon you start wavering until you've all but forgotten what you were doing. Today's nugget is the secret behind staying crystal clear on the purpose you discovered that you know leads to your better self. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"There is a way for you to make more money, have more impact, and gain market share more in the next 2 years than in the previous 10, but you have to have your head on straight, you need to have people in your head that will remind you until it's so." "The people don't realize that success is a series of failures, and most people quit before they get to the vision" - Marc Von Musser Joining us as a returning guest speaker is Marc Von Musser, who will provide valuable insights. We'll explore three key points to help you survive and thrive in any difficult situation. Throughout the episode, we'll share inspiring examples of those who have thrived in tough times. Join us as we equip you with the tools and mindset to turn adversity into opportunity. Let's unleash your potential and make the most out of any storm that comes your way. Expert action steps: Decide. If you don't decide to win you're deciding to lose, so you need to decide to win. Decide how you're gonna win. Get your beliefs and mindset in alignment. Get yourself a coach, get yourself somebody that's in your ear, plug into a community that supports you, and choose to win. To learn more about Marc Von Musser, go to https://www.clientsondemand.com/team/ Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You are one great relationship away from a transformational shift in your life and in your business." This is the third and final episode in the 3 types of capital series. First we learned about real capital. Then we learned about intellectual capital. Today we're learning about social capital. These are the people you know. In this episode you'll learn four steps to help you find your social capital, how and why you should reach out to them, and how to leverage those relationships to bring wonderful benefits to the world and yourself. Also in this episode: Book: The Close - Seven Level Selling, by Stefan Aarnio Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"I just started telling the truth. And I refuse to back down." Mike Adams, also known as the "Health Ranger," is an author, inventor, publisher, prepper, podcaster, and advocate for liberty, America, and life. He founded NaturalNews.com and HealthRangerStore.com. Adams is committed to free speech and has launched Brighteon.com, Brighteon.social, Brighteon.TV, and BrighteonRadio.com to support independent voices. Join Nicky and Mike as they discuss the power of truth and natural health in building an online business. Explore Mike's commitment to providing valuable content, his refusal to compromise his values, and the challenges faced along the way. From the growth of Brighteon.com to conservative fiscal stewardship, gain insights into entrepreneurship, freedom, and the importance of staying true to your beliefs. Expert action steps: Do not compromise on your values and understand that what is being said to you by society is a contrived, distorted view. Most people don't change overnight. Some people don't change ever, some people do but most people don't. And if someone in your circle is toxic, you need to fire them or distance yourself from them immediately. Be physically conservative. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

In last weeks Thought Leader Nugget we talked about cash and other liquid assets. Today we're learning about the second form of capital: intellectual capital. You'll find out how: You can become known as a thought leader. How you can dramatically increase your value in the eyes of your clients. How you can create a win-win-win for you, your clients and all of humanity. How to identify and then put your intellectual capital on paper. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"If you look at only one angle, you're missing all the others. So for me, it's always about the contribution coming from different angles of life. Because if you're focusing only in one, then it's going to be only one dimension, but those who embrace… those who are really looking into so many directions in life really can benefit from it." David Saltzman is a top thought leader and high-level executive in the world of business and real estate. He has worked in the hospitality industry for nearly 20 years and has a diverse background in law, business, and real estate. He has also authored a book on personal development. In this episode of the podcast, David shares his journey from being a lawyer to becoming a successful leader in business and his experience working with different companies in different countries. He shares how a leader in the business community recognized his potential and helped him progress in his career. His wealth of knowledge and expertise could be valuable to entrepreneurs, and they could benefit from a podcast or YouTube channel affiliated with his company. Expert action steps: Self Development: Don't Ever Stop in every position in every situation, it's always about what we feed into our self development. If you have a team under you, always challenge your team 'Life does not happen TO YOU, but FOR YOU'. Always be positive everywhere you go, this is about life happening FOR US. Find out more about David's book Master the Language of Leadership: Knowing What to Say in the Best Way at the Perfect Time on Amazon. Connect with him by visiting and following him on Facebook David Zaltzman and Instagram dzaltzman and LinkedIn David Zaltzman. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Empower your ability to change the world and help people. The types of capital highlighted in today's nugget are what you need to increase the lifeblood of your business, grow your reach, and make the impact you're meant to make. Also mentioned: Robert Cialdini (PhD) book Influence. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"To persuade, speak not to argument. Speak to self-interest." - Ben Franklin "In terms of thought leadership you have to differentiate yourself from the herd, from what most people are doing in a standard and conventional way. And then you get the chance to be seen as someone who's leading on that topic or in a new direction on that topic." - Dr. Robert Cialdini Dr. Robert Cialdini was a researcher, academic, scholar, and teacher when he realised that it wasn't enough to live in a world of seemingly artificially constructed studies on human behaviour. So he differentiated himself from the confines of standard research and became a thought leader who blew open the doors of his research for the masses who were genuinely interested and could benefit from it. In an effort to discover more about persuasion, Dr. Cialdini began covertly educating himself within the training programs of several industries that rely heavily on persuasion. He discovered seven universal principles that can be harnessed for success. This became his first book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion which has sold over 5 million copies. He's since written 4 more books of the subject of persuasion and his organisation, Influence At Work will be launching a new program called the Cialdini Institute in June 2023. Today, Dr. Ciandini takes a deep dive into persuasion with a special emphasis on the 7th principle. He takes us through the process of persuasion, how it works, and how to implement it ethically and effectively. Other topics covered include developing true thought leadership through originality, the difference between thought leadership and thought followership, and several suggestions for how to monetize your persuasive thought leadership through unity strategies. Go to Influenceatwork.com to find more information about Dr. Cialdini's work and about the Cialdini Institute launching this June. Signup for the newsletter to be the first in line for the Institute launch. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You're going to want to know about the 3 types of capital because you're going to want to know what they are, how much of each you have, and how you can deploy them to your benefit." Like all things in business, these three things are just part of normal life. But in business, they grow as your business grows and you can leverage them all to improve all aspects of your life and business by learning to recognize them and learning to develop them. Listen to the end with paper and pen or a device ready to do the 3 types of capital exercise. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You will become the people you spend the most time with." Growing and operating a business takes a certain mindset and just like in our personal lives, health and happiness have a huge impact. Many entrepreneurs have found a certain level of success but they plateau and struggle to breakthrough $60,000/year. Crystal O'Connor is a business coach who combines money, fitness and mindset into a powerful program called Rich Fit and Happy. The program focusses on women established in business who want to achieve a new level of success that will give them to the ability to focus on what's most important in their lives. You can find Crystal on Instagram as The Crystal O'Connor. You can lean more about Rich Fit and Happy at https://www.richfitandhappy.com/. You can also join the Rich Fit and Happy Facebook Group. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Going through life waiting to be served produces average results for you and keeps you one step away from contributing to the efforts and results of those around you. This episode is about truly showing up to elevate the whole room. Elevating the potential for those you do business with while ensuring you get the biggest return on your investment. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

While travelling in Europe with his wife for six months, Tim Leatherman made a practical note to modify his pocket knife to include a pair of pliers. Later, he saw the potential in that idea and started on the path to becoming the world's first and, to this day, the world's leading multitool producer. It took a few years to get things started and involved tremendous support from his wife and eventually his business partner, Steve Berliner, who helped Tim through the final stages of bringing Leatherman Knives to the market. In their first successful year, they hoped to sell 4000 knives but when Cabela's, then only a mail order catalogue, featured their knives, they quickly sold 30,000 and attracted a lot of attention from L.L. Bean, Sharper Image, Neiman Marcus, and Eddie Bauer. Ten years later they sold 1 Million knives in one year. Leatherman Knives was founded and remains in Tim's home city, Portland, Oregon. They pride themselves on being almost entirely owned and operated in the United States. Today, Tim talks about the need for competition for raising standards in business, taking inspiration and advice from outside sources like partners and projects, and other lessons learned from 40 years in business. Expert action steps: Set goals. Persevere. But understand the fine line between perseverance and refusal to accept reality. It will take longer than you expect to become successful and it will cost more. Learn what you need to know as you go along. Sweat the details. Hire good people. Don't let your employees make the same mistake three times. Delight your customers. Make money. Have fun. To find a Leatherman you can go to leatherman.com or one of the following retailers: Home Depot, Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, Mountain Equipment Coop. You can also have a Leatherman custom engraved at Leatherman.com. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"The problem that people are having today is there's a lot of fear that they're feeling inside but they'e not facing it. They're trying to burry it." The media loves fear and there's plenty going on in the world today that they can use as material to spread it. Of course it's true that scary things are happening, but it's up to you how you react. Will you let fear and the fear mongers disable you and keep you from serving others and fulfilling your dreams? Or will you stare the fear down, looking for the abundance of opportunities THAT ARE THERE to serve others while fulfilling your dreams? Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"If you've taken the time to write something, it's probably going to be something that there's a market for, that somebody's going to want to read. Otherwise you wouldn't have been inspired to write it. It's not as if you're just doodling for your own pleasure. The question is how big is the market and is someone able to discern the size of that market." An author knows the immense satisfaction that comes from connecting with thousands or millions of people through written word. Peter Kirsanow is an author who prides himself in upholding the traditional values that he believes make the United States great and powerful. He's a true patriot, an author of thriller novels, a lawyer, and he's the longest standing US Civil Rights Commission member. His experience as lawyer and the fact that many of his family members serve in the military, air force, and navy allows him to depict reality very accurately and has attracted attention from navy SEALS who've contacted Peter directly to say as much. Peter's first book, Target Omega, was published in 2016. The sequel, Second Strike, was published less than two years later. Peter then joined the W.E.B Griffin series, Men At War, with The Devil's Weapons in 2022. You can learn more about Peter Kirsanow at Penguin-Random House publications. Expert action steps: Work. Work work work work. There are people with genius and talent but this notion shouldn't stop you from working hard to achieve your goals. Hard work can look like genius. When you try to conform your soul to something larger than yourself, it can compel to go beyond your comfort zone and lead to new accomplishments. Do not be deterred by the naysayers. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"When you invest in yourself, you get a multiple return on your investment." When it comes to doing business during a recession, we've already learned about the mindset you need. Face the recession and all of your challenges head on. Your mindset will determine your outcome. Then we learned about dialling in a powerful message to inspire your prospects to have courage in these uncertain times. Now, we're learning about how you can triple your income by investing in yourself, while setting this example for your clients. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"For the Epoch Times and NTD, what we have been doing, is although we keep an eye on the profit, we always follow the heart. That's when you know you're doing the right thing. And that's when you know that when you actually go through difficulties, you'll always have a likeminded team to fight with you and go through the difficulty with you, and there will be light at the end of the tunnel….That's our best business model, because if we can speak truth, we can always find the audience. And we have peace of mind in our hearts an the business is solid because of that." Heart leadership is the most powerful and sustainable business model. The Epoch Times and NTDTV (New Tang Dynasty Television) are setting a prime example of how leading your business with heart not only changes the world, but also creates a solid foundation for your business and profits to grow. It's really such a simple principle that only calls on us to actively care about others. Joe Wang has seen the extreme opposite of heart leadership, growing up in communist China under the control of the Chinese Communist Party. On the surface, events like Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward painted a picture of a powerful government that had the people's best interests at heart. But Joe's family and many others saw a very different view as millions died from hunger and disease. Motivated by these events, Joe worked hard to establish a career in the vaccine industry, eventually landing in Canada at the largest vaccine company of its time, Sanofi. After 10 years in the industry, it was clear that the structure of the vaccine industry business model was leaning more toward profits than people. During this time, Joe also began practicing Falun Gong (aka Falun Dafa), a meditation practice originating in China that brought health benefits to people and a higher quality of life. It became extremely popular in China in only a few years but in 1997, the CCP outlawed the practice and began persecuting what was, at the time, close to 100 million of its own citizens. These events inspired Joe to begin a new career in media, helping establish what would become NTDTV and The Epoch Times, so that people throughout the world would be informed of the truth and critical facts that should be available in a free society without interference from corruption. Joe is now the CEO of NTDTV Canada and a columnist for the Epoch Times. Go to EpochTimes.com and search for Joe Wang to read Joe's contributions to the Epoch Times. Also check out NTD.com including its news, drama series, and film programs. Expert action steps: In business, don't just chase money, following your heart is the most important. Be true to yourself and be truthful in your business. Have a realistic perspective about what's going on. Believe in humanity. Human beings are precious and we should believe in our communities so we can make our countries a better place and make our businesses more profitable. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Take a look at what are the key problems out there in the world today and step forward with powerful solutions." The recession is here and there's a lot of fear. There's uncertainty surrounding the economy, peace, and the lingering effects of Covid and lockdowns are still effecting us. The entrepreneurial heart is to be of service and now more than ever we need to face the uncertainty with clarity of purpose to instil courage in society. This episode is about dialling in a message that will show the recession no mercy. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Nobody had money, nobody could pay for rent. The stock market fell by 90%. It was insane. But, something happened. The 30 most important stocks in America… almost half of them started during the recession! Why? Is it just a coincidence? I doubt it." "In the last 12 months, more opportunities to be of service to people have become available than ever before." The great depression has already shown us that opportunities are born in crisis. When times are normal, everything stays the same. But when things go through a giant change, everything shifts. Giant holes open up and entrepreneurs can step up to be of service by filling those holes. During these recent times of worldwide crisis, one service that has had a major impact on the entrepreneur's ability to grow their business is podcasting. Podcasting statistics have exploded since the beginning of the pandemic and lockdown. The growth is astounding. But entrepreneurs don't have to become podcasters themselves, they can focus on becoming an expert podcast guest. Raymond and Nicky are creating an event to show you how you can increase your income by 6 figures through podcast guesting. The two day event will show you step by step how to become a sought after podcast guest. You'll learn how to prepare your messaging to generate relationships, solve problems for people, and generate six figure sales. Stay tuned for more information on the 2 day podcast guesting event. You can also get updates on the event from Raymond's podcast, Respark Your Life. For more information about Canada's coach, Raymond Aaron, go to the Raymond Aaron Group Inc. website, www.Aaron.com. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"If you start thinking in a way that makes you a victim, you're dead. But if you start thinking, 'great fortunes are made during times of recession and depression, during times of chaos and during times of crisis', you've come alive. And the opportunities for you and your business have come alive." We're in a recession but it's up to you whether you see that as a barrier to your business or an opportunity for growth. History has given us many examples of companies that were made by crisis. People need help during hard times and that's your opportunity to be of service. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"…empower impact driven entrepreneurs to grow successful businesses with excellence and change the world." "From the beginning we believed in people. Specifically in partnership. We wanted to share the wins, we wanted to share the growth and equity and value overtime with individuals as we grew." Taylor Blom started as a real estate photographer. His business at the time, Front Door Photos, hit a pain point for his clients; to publish attractive listings quickly, faster than anyone else, working directly with local talent. The business model worked well and he decided to expand into other markets under the name 'Next Door Photos' which has been growing for the last seven years. He chose local market managers over franchising to take advantage of the benefits of partnership and being able to tap into the communities Next Door Photos serves. Today, Next Door Photos has 50 local owner/operators and serves almost 70 markets in the US and Canada. Next Door Photos is also an organization to that gives meaningful work to people who have been rescued from human trafficking or extreme poverty. Hundreds of lives in the Philippines, Nepal, and Kenya are being impacted today. Expert action steps: Don't do it alone. Find a community, find encouragement, find people who are passionate about whatever idea you're pursuing. Evaluate your career and life, looking for ways that you can make additional impact. This doesn't have to be complicated. Small changes can make a big impact. You're only going to go as far as your health is going to allow. You can change many things in your life when you're well rested and healthy. If you're interested in becoming Next Door Photos partner, go to NextDoorPhotos.com and click on the 'Ownership' tab. If you're a realtor and you'd like to work with Next Door Photos in your area, go to NextDoorPhotos.com and click on the 'Locations' tab. You can email Taylor directly at [email protected] or you can find him on LinkedIn. Also mentioned: Colt Charlebois, eCircle alumni and Faith based business coach. https://coltcharlebois.com/ Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

There's more to be said about keeping your word. Don't underestimate the POWER to create massive growth for yourself and those around you by simply keeping your word. We're talking about integrity and integrity is the solid foundation that dreams are built on. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Chance favours the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur "Trust that whatever you're doing is setting you up to do something down the road that you can't anticipate. That moment will come and you'll realize that because I embraced and learned everything that I could 5 years ago… 10 years ago... it's now a tool in my tool box, it's part of me." Marty Strong became a navy SEAL in his late teens but it was more by chance than by planning. But that chance set him up to development the mindset and skills he'd need to succeed well beyond his navy SEAL days. But stepping out of the SEAL structure at retirement was a big shift and it took some time to find his place as an entrepreneur. A few decades later, Marty has written nine novels, 2 business books, he's been a counter terrorism consultant for various governments, financial advisor, and CEO of a government equity company among other things. He's learned that every step in your career is preparing you for the next step, and you often have no idea what that will be. Expert action steps: Spend 10 minutes every morning to clear your mind of all your todos and consider you longer term vision. This way you will put every challenge you face into the context of the future you want. Intellectual humility and intellectual curiosity become intellectual creativity. When transitioning in life, don't be afraid to start from scratch. Marty's latest book is Be Nimble: How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business. His other business book is called Be Visionary: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization. You can also check out Marty's time traveller series called, The Time Warrior Sagas. Go to MartyStrongBeNimble.com to learn all you can about Marty's many offerings. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"There was a time when they said a man's word was his bond. That if you gave your word, that was it, it would be kept. That time was long, long ago." "When you give your word and you keep it, you lay a brick in the foundation of your faith, trust and belief in yourself." Today's topic is one of the most simple and yet one of the most powerful. Take this principle with you everywhere, everyday and you're guaranteed success in your personal and business life. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"I personally derive enormous satisfaction from passing essentially what is my life's work to people who are serious about making their lives better." "It doesn't matter how brilliant you are. If you can't transmit those ideas, it's like winking at a girl in the dark. Nothing happens. - Warren Buffet Effective communication will dramatically improve your relationship with clients, prospects, friends, and family. As today's guest said, "Everything worth having begins with communication". But of course many people aren't confident in their commutation skills. Larry Wilson believes communication can be taught as a technique because techniques are transferable. Through teaching and repetition, anyone can learn a technique, including communication. Larry Wilson is an Emmy nominated, award winning comedy magician who spent 35 years working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. He once met a MIT professor who recognized that Larry had excellent communication skills. After hiring him to teach communication to grad students at MIT he encouraged him to consider offering his technique more broadly. So Larry developed the Wilson Method, a crystallization of his experience in show business that can be transferred to anyone who's serious about improving their lives. Larry has a weekly podcast called How To Talk To Humans. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/how-to-talk-to-humans/id1671453710 You can also learn more about The Wilson Method at https://thewilsonmethod.com/. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"At the end of the day if you're not in business to solve problems for people then you're not going to hit your numbers." Those who've mastered the content of today's episode have learned the secret to making money without even thinking about it. Give and you shall receive. By being of service to your fellow man and woman, you make the world a better place. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"At the end of my career, I didn't do any of the sexy jobs. I scrubbed the floors and washed the toilets. There are crappy jobs that are hard to get good people into. Those things were essential to survive and extremely important and I couldn't get anyone to do them." With a physics and electrical engineering degree, T.J. Rodgers worked hard and earned great success in the tech industry developing new technologies for AMD, attracting attention from Intel, and later by founding Cypress Semiconductors. But he truly earned his merit by using his time as CEO of Cypress (the longest standing CEO ever for a semiconductor company) to develop systems that dramatically improved internal operations including Human Resources, scheduling, quality, planning, and culture. He realized that these things were essential to the longterm survival of the company. He recorded his work in these areas and is here today to share the history and war stories that lead to their development. TJ also shares his thoughts on the issue of AI; its benefits and limitations. Expert action steps: Write down the problems you're having with your team in great detail. Then ask yourself if your actions are consistently moving int o the right direction. Quality. We all know about quality of products but quality is more of a quality of life. It's about how you write, think and interact with other people. The effort to do things right has to be there. We don't have the standard of excellence that we used to. Effort matters, working hard and going the extra mile will pay off for entrepreneurs. TJRodgers.com Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Of course we all want to work with ideal clients. But how do we go about finding them? Grab a pen a paper and follow along with Nicky because we're going to draw a map that leads directly to your ideal client. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"If I want to get influence with somebody, I need to take care of the inner circle." Gift giving is a skill and when done well, it can have a profound impact on the receiver. So many people struggle with meaningful gift-giving that it creates an opportunity to really standout in a person's life and empower your relationship. As a thought leader, building or empowering relationships is part of what you do and this episode is a great place to start to develop your understand of how to give meaningful gifts to the people who's hearts you want to touch. John Ruhlin is the founder of GIFT-OLOGY, a marketing system for entrepreneurs and businesses that know the power of networking and sales when leading with the heart. John's agency will help you change your business relationships forever. TheGiversEdge.com GiftologyGroup.com Expert action steps: Personalize any gifts you give. Go all in one person instead of spreading the love between 20. Recognize the inner circle of the people who you're trying to build a relationship with. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Run from the soft hand of your mother, to the stern hand of your father." "…not because it is easy, but because it is hard." - John F. Kennedy If you're having trouble getting out of your own way, this episode is going to lift the veil that holds you back from reaching your goals and becoming your best self. Mental, physical, and financial sovereignty will be yours once you see that you only have to open the door. And you don't have to do it alone. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Kirk's attitude was all positive. This was man who believed he could do anything and was willing to put it all on the roll of a dice." Principles are king in life and in business. Kirk Kerkorian modelled this throughout his life. You may not know Kirk Kerkorian because was a humble man, though he mingled with some of the biggest names in his generation such as Howard Hughes and John Wayne among many others. Kirk believed in maintaining his reputation. It was a matter of integrity and earning people's trust and loyalty. He donated money on a large scale but never took credit. In 1988, Armenia was hit by a massive earthquake and Kirk donated $1 billion for aid and rebuilding. Kirk also modelled the value of taking risks in business, with one such risk resulting in him becoming the landlord of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. There are many stories like these and today's guest, William Rempel, captured as many as he could in his book, The Gambler: How Kirk Kerkorian Became The Greatest Dealmaker In Capitalist History. Kirk died in 2015 at the age of 98 and his legacy lives on in the many people who knew and loved him, and in The Gambler. William was an investigative journalist with the LA Times for decades, travelling the world and discovering stories, some of which he's turned into books. You can find The Gambler - How Penniless Dropout Kirk Kerkorian Became The Greatest Dealmaker In Capitalist History on Amazon. https://a.co/d/8STN5e5 You can learn more about William and his other books on his website at https://williamrempel.com/. Kirk Kerkorian's expert action steps: Take care of your health. Take care of your reputation. Hire the best people and let them manage things while you oversee the bigger picture. Competition makes us all better and that's what makes us all a fortune. Don't worry about the small stuff. Think big. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Hope is not a strategy" Podcast guesting can be as simple as just answering some questions and having a conversation. You'll get some exposure and you might do some good. But this is a powerful opportunity to build meaningful relationships so this episode is about how to prepare to make the most impact so you and your host look like stars. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

There's a lot more to fiction novels than entertainment. Story telling is king. Each of us lives our own story, rich with character building experiences and lessons that can be handed down through generations. USA Today best selling author and storyteller, G Michael Hopf, is back again to discuss the power of storytelling. He recently released his 40th book, Cries Of A Dying World. It's a post-apocalyptic story that demonstrates how people in a society behave while counting down their last days on earth. You can find Cries Of A Dying World on Amazon. To learn more about G Micheal Hopf or to discover his selection of books, go to https://www.gmichaelhopf.com/. You can also find him on: Twitter Facebook Instagram Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

Your sales pitch needs the right venue and times have changed. What worked in 2019 might not work 2023. The world is still shifting and adjusting and you should be too. Having the opportunity to have a long conversation with someone about your services, solutions, and why people need them is today's way of reaching out to your prospects. This is podcast guesting. Today's episode is about the guaranteed way to become a guest on many shows and how to prepare your signature talk. When you're done the episode, go to podmatch.com/signup/getbooked/ to get started. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"This blew my mind because before that, I was running a 100 million dollar business and there was enough people that didn't want to see me because I wasn't important enough. And now I'm no one, I'm literally a nobody. I have a podcast with seven episodes, zero listenership, and this guy agrees to talk to me? How does that make any sense?" Isar Meitis had a long journey from being a F16 fighter pilot to becoming a branding and marketing thought leader and podcaster. Over the course of a few decades and several startups, he found himself podcasting. Three years ago, he and his business partner started a company to help other businesses use live podcasting to build relationships, communities, and nurture these as powerful tools for business scaling. Isar believes the access to potential clients that podcasting gives is incredible and that the ability to share the journey of your thought leadership is the next big thing in marketing. In this episode you'll learn why it's important for a CEO to develop his own thought leader brand as an individual and use it to grow his company's brand. You can connect with Isar on LinkedIn and you can listen to his podcast, The Business Growth Accelerator on all players. https://www.linkedin.com/in/isar-meitis-2a5320/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/business-growth-accelerator/id1488131693 Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

The world is shifting and many things have changed. Some business strategies that worked as early as 2019, 2020, or 2021, don't work anymore. In this episode you'll learn two, up to date strategies that you can start using today that will quickly increase your income. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"We were able to identify definitive issues in the client's journey and address them specifically in a way that has never been addressed before." Many people become entrepreneurs when they're ready to take command of their lives because they know they'll never reach their full potential or make the difference they want to make while working for someone else. Entrepreneurship is a vessel for ideas to become products and services that can change people's lives. After living for a time as a successful sales and financing agent, Shane Mahoney left everything behind without knowing what was coming next. He only knew he was going to find a way to live the life he truly wanted. Now he's a luxury lifestyle specialist, creating custom, private, luxury tours to help people connect and reconnect throughout the world. It's a unique service that removes all the stress from pre and post travel planning and in the shortest time possible. You can find all of Shane's offerings and many ways to contact him at https://shanemahoney360.com/. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

The powerful combination of a dialled-in message and the unprecedented exposure that podcast guesting offers is certain to increase your income. The little-known strategies and tools you'll learn in this episode will help make sure 2023 is your biggest year yet. https://podmatch.com/ Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent." - Calvin Coolidge Your persistent passion, when focussed in the right direction will carve out a path to your success. Combine this with coaching from the great ones in your field and the only thing that can stop you is your self. Others might call you obsessed along the way but it's this type of laser-focus that turns an expert into a thought leader. Today's guest is a thought leader in the realm of music, vocal health, and how to extend the range of the human voice; whether you're a singer or a speaker. He's the lead singer of the band Small Town Titans, he's a vocal health and performance coach for singers and speakers. You can connect with Phillip as a coach or musician on LinkedIn or one of the following websites. SmallTownTitans.com STT.band Also in this episode: Song: You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch, a cover by Small Town Titans. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You don't need to reinvent the wheel. You just need to find it and use it." - Perry Wong "To double your income this year, triple your investment in personal and professional development." - Robin Sharma You might be focussed but you might also be in the wrong field. There are five questions you can ask yourself that will help determine whether your focus is in the right place or not. We'll explore them in detail in this episode. Today's episode was taken from Nicky's and Perry Wong's new book, How To Create A Million Dollar A Year Income: The Priceless Guide For Insurance Agents, Sales Professionals, And Anyone With A Big Dream. You can find it on Amazon. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Most of us have never in our lives thought for ourselves. We are the byproduct of other people's habitual thinking." "You have to learn to see in to things versus just look at them." Business is a people's game. It's about building meaningful relationships in the context of being of service. It also takes resilience and tolerance, especially in today's world of change and instability. All of this takes heart and whether that comes easily to you or not, cultivating your heart and your people skills is the key to navigating your business and personal life. As today's guest, James Arthur Ray stated in this conversation, if you want your business to grow, you have to grow because the way you think and feel is going to determine how you act. James starred in the 2006 hit movie, The Secret. To say that James knows tough times and how to recover, rebuild and thrive is an understatement. Listen in to hear his story and the abundance of wisdom he's gained along the way. He'll share his five dimensions of leadership and performance that make clear the mindset and approach to leadership for success in life, business and beyond. Expert action steps: Take a self inventory on your purpose. What's your vision for what you want to accomplish in the world? Invest time in making the unconscious, conscious. You'll be astounded by how this transforms your life. JamesRay.com Book: The Business Of Redemption Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"Concentrate all your thoughts on the work at hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought into focus." - Alexander Graham Bell "I don't care how much power, brilliance, or energy you have. If you don't harness it and focus it on a specific target and hold it there you're never going to accomplish as much as your ability warrants." - Zig Ziglar "The success warrior is the average man with laser-like focus" - Bruce Lee You can take the most direct path toward success by bringing three integral things together and holding them there. This is the winning zone and it will lead you to become a specialist, surging your forward in your field as a sought after authority. Beware of the dabbler and hacker mindsets. They'll pull you out of the winning zone and prevent you from ever becoming the champion performer you need to be. Today's episode was taken from Nicky's and Perry Wong's new book, How To Create A Million Dollar A Year Income: The Priceless Guide For Insurance Agents, Sales Professionals, And Anyone With A Big Dream. You can find it on Amazon. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

"You want to make a difference in people's lives, you gotta learn how to love people." With a faith based upbringing, surrounded by heroes and people of service, Jimmy Capra went in to the world certain of the power of kindness and consideration for others. This perspective and his ability to walk the talk, opened many doors for him as he demonstrated time and again the results of heart centred leadership. But this comes with its risks because not everyone is open to leading or being lead in this way. Jimmy shares his victories and his challenges, travelling the world to speak about heart leadership throughout the various global DEA divisions. Jimmy Capra comes from a family of military and law enforcement. He was a medic in navy and eventually joined the Drug Enforcement Administration where he eventually became the Chief of Global Operations before retiring. Jimmy has written six books, including; Raising Courageous Children In a Cowardly Culture: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Our Children, Leadership At the Front Line: Lessons Learned About Loving, Leading, and Legacy from a Warrior and Public Servant, The Eagle and the Seagulls: A Wisdom Story for Children and Adults, The Aviators Flight, The Space Quest, and The Underwater Voyage. Expert action steps: Ask yourself, what is your why? Don't be afraid to establish relationships with men and women at work. Throw your fear away and talk to people. Start slow, keep it simple and let relationships grow. Pursue excellence in everything you do. Become elite. To learn more about Jimmy Capra or to hire him as a speaker, go to http://www.frontlineleadershipgroup.com/contact.html. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.