Episodes

Sept. 30, 2021

Ep 158: (Behind the Mic) Calm. Clarity. Focus. Momentum.

As entrepreneurs (and people), there are two things we crave. The ability to feel truly calm and the clarity to understand our next steps. When we’re in control of how we feel and we understand where to go next, there is spa…
Sept. 23, 2021

Ep 157: (Behind the Mic) I Choose to Live. Will You Join Me?

I’ve chosen to be alive many times. Today I choose to truly live. Will you join me? This question can hit in many ways depending upon your situation. That said, this episode isn’t about what keeps us alive, but rather what m…
Sept. 16, 2021

Ep 156: Dream a New Dream and Reinvent Yourself with Christine Nielsen, CEO of Contrast Consulting

What are you willing to open yourself up to? What are you willing to change? Christine Nielsen is a stunningly positive example who proves these key questions can empower you to dream a new dream and reinvent yourself. She’s…
Sept. 9, 2021

Ep 155: Put Your Fear in Your Pocket and Go Forward! with Simona Spark, Creator of Spark Transformation Academy

We live in a world filled with inaccurate, damaging labels. Simona Spark, Creator of Spark Transformation Academy, wants very much to change this paradigm. After growing up in Communist Romania with much work and little food…
Sept. 2, 2021

Ep 154: (Behind the Mic) 5 Questions You Should be Asking Yourself Right Now

Change isn’t constant, but it is relentless. It comes in waves that can be gentle and refreshing or tsunami-like with devastating force. Only when we recognize change isn’t the enemy, but rather the path forward, do we start…
Aug. 26, 2021

Ep 153:Live a Healthy, Wealthy, and Fulfilled Life with MinkLife Motivation Founder, Monica Marie Henderson

As a child of divorce, a survivor of long-term abuse, and formerly homeless mother, Monica Marie Henderson, Founder of Minklife Motivation LLC, has lived through the pain. But that was before she chose not to be a statistic,…
Aug. 19, 2021

Ep 152: Your Message is More Important Than Your Fear with Entrepreneur, Strategist, and Television Host Jen Gaudet

Difficult situations happen for us to help us be who and where we need to be. Multi-preneur, strategist, and TV Show Host Jen Gaudet has a laser focus, a heart of gold and a past that includes surviving domestic violence, li…
Aug. 12, 2021

Ep 151:Asking ‘Why not?’ and ‘Who says?’ with Chief Crapologist and GOYA Life Founder Bruce Hultgren

Many would have been satisfied with an 8-year professional basketball career followed by significant success in the world of sales, but not serial entrepreneur and Chief Crapologist Bruce Hultgren. Whether by sharing a Pocke…
Aug. 5, 2021

Ep 150: (Behind the Mic) Don’t Allow Your Chronic Condition to Become Your Fatal Flaw

What is your chronic condition? We may wish we didn’t, but we all have them. For some, it’s medical like arthritis, diabetes, or heart issues. For others, it’s lateness, attitude, or lack of growth. Whatever you choose not t…
July 29, 2021

Ep 149: (Behind the Mic) Mental and Emotional Health Matter: Celebrating the Example of Simone Biles

Simone Biles showed incredible courage and self-preservation by stepping back on the biggest stage. Mental and emotional health matters and these struggles are the largest pandemic we face. There are reasons it is hard to wo…
July 22, 2021

Ep 148: (Behind the Mic) Develop your #1 Skill: Ask More @#$$% Questions!

What’s the #1 skill you should seek to improve? Asking more and better questions. That’s right. Being more curious will build more relationships, open more doors, and take you further than you can imagine. It is such a frequ…
July 15, 2021

Ep 147: The Power of Collaboration over Competition with Side Biscuit Chef/Owner Jordan Balduf

It’s hard to believe what feels impossible is actually attainable, but once you see it in small increments, it becomes real. That’s the story of Chef Jordan Balduf, Chef and Owner of Side Biscuit. Jordan is one of the hardes…
July 8, 2021

Ep 146: (Behind the Mic) I’m Not a Fluffy Bunny! Real Talk About 10 Struggles All Entrepreneurs Face.

“Don’t be a fluffy bunny, Dan!” This sentence, shared recently by one of my clients really got me going. She knows my strength in helping people is sharing accurate and direct thoughts they need to hear. I’ve still been doin…
July 1, 2021

Ep 145: (Behind the Mic) What I’ve Learned: Reflections on 18 years as a Parent

I love my son more than I thought possible. This week of his 18th Birthday has been filled with memories, excitement, and reflection and has made me realize I’ve learned far more from him than I could ever have predicted. Fr…
June 24, 2021

Ep 144: (Foundations) Implement Your Personal Growth Accelerator

The best feedback flows from a generous heart and is never diminishing or demeaning. Sadly, this isn’t the experience of most, which is why so many hate even the idea of asking for feedback. Of course, we’re more than glad t…
June 17, 2021

Ep 143: (Behind the Mic) Taking Back Your Life (When it gets away from you)

It’s hard to accurately view any picture when we’re in the frame. At some point, we all realize our life has gotten away from us. During a moment of personal reflection last week, I didn’t like what I saw and knew I needed t…
June 10, 2021

Ep 142: Learning to Speak with Your Authentic Voice with TEDx Speaker and Best-Selling Author Rosalyn Kahn

Public speaking remains one of society’s greatest fears. Today’s guest has helped 1000s overcome this fear and share their messages with the world. Rosalyn Kahn is a Professor of Public Speaking, TEDx Speaker and Coach, and …
June 3, 2021

Ep 141: (Behind the Mic) Embrace the Discomfort of Failure to Inspire Your True Success

Failure isn’t a flaw and it’s certainly not evil. It’s the path to knowledge, preparation, and refinement. How we process failure is the key to persevering toward success rather than simply wallowing while we wish for a life…
May 27, 2021

Ep 140: Beyond Alcoholism: Discovering ‘Yo Authentic Self’ with Speaker and Authenticity Coach Yo Elam

Alcoholism is a real and powerful disease. During her incredible journey, Speaker and Authenticity Coach Yo Elam has overcome many challenges from alcoholism to suicidal thoughts, adultery, and more. After decades of struggl…
May 20, 2021

Ep 139: (Behind the Mic) Lessons From My Heart (Attack) Pt. 2

4 hospital visits, 3 heart procedures, 2 heart attacks, and 1 cancer scare in only 9 months. It feels like a lot because it IS a lot. Episode 94 shared the beginning of this story (though I certainly had no idea what was to …
May 13, 2021

Ep 138: Fear Ceases to Exist the Moment You Face It with Adventure Coach Berta Medina

Facing our fears frees our mind for growth. Adventure Coach Berta Medina encourages her clients to exit their comfort zone and finds they progress exponentially faster afterward. With an incredible family, Berta overcame sev…
May 6, 2021

Ep 137: Breaking the Silence to stop the generational cycle of abuse with Founder of We Rescue Kids, Perry Power

Sexual abuse in families is real and it’s far more common than any of us would care to consider. Perry Power is an actor, entrepreneur, and author who finally began to heal after he broke his silence. Today, through his work…
April 29, 2021

Ep 136: (Behind the Mic) Crazy Sales Stories Vol. 1: Lessons for Life

Life is full of two things: craziness and lessons. Today, I share stories from my time in straight commission direct sales and the lessons I (eventually) learned from them. These experiences feel in some ways like a differen…
April 22, 2021

Ep 135: (Behind the Mic) 7 Challenging Truths for Entrepreneurs (and everyone else)

If at least some people don’t hate you, you’re probably not speaking your powerful truth. Of the 7 similarly challenging statements covered in our conversation, this may be the most controversial, which I suppose is appropri…