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Dr. Bob Nelson - Work Made Fun Gets Done!  Why is it so important to have fun at work? Shouldn't people be expected to work at work (and have fun on their own time)? What are the biggest obstacles for employees to have more fun at work?  Dr. Bob Nelson is considered the world’s leading authority on employee recognition & engagement. He is President of Nelson Motivation Inc., a management training/consulting company specializing in helping organizations improve their management practices, programs & systems. He’s worked with 80% of Fortune 500 as a Strategist for HR Issues. He has been a long-time collaborator & confidant for Dr. Ken Blanchard, “The One Minute Manager” and is currently a personal coach for Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, the world’s #1-ranked executive coach. He has presented on six continents; appears extensively in the national & international media including CBS’ 60 Minutes, CNN, MSNBC, PBS, NPR, as well as in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The

 Visual Thinking is an old technology- think Cave paintings 30,000 BC in Altimira Spain  A pioneer of visual strategy, Nora Herting is passionate about expanding peoples’ definition of creativity and believes the best way to meet the demands of business today is to take a visual approach that blends strategic thinking and creative expression. With more than a decade of experience as a facilitator, educator, and visual strategist, Nora has led transformations for some of the world’s biggest brands. And with ImageThink’s humble back-of-the-napkin origin 11 years ago, Nora helped evolve the nascent industry of visual strategy, growing a global multimillion-dollar business in the process. As a sought-after speaker and thought leader, Nora has inspired audiences at SXSW Interactive, WBENC, Watermark, and The Atlantic’s ‘What’s Next?’ Summit with her creative keynotes and workshops. Featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, INC., Entrepreneur, and on MSNBC, she leads a compelling conversation around the pow

Love a good “who done it?” Who doesn’t? And more so when it also involves gangsters, molls, and old Hollywood. That’s why author Stuart Sobel has spent the past 30 years interviewing, researching, analyzing, and fact-checking ‘Queen Bee’ and the Killing of “Bugsy” Siegel, which at 74 years is the oldest cold murder case in America. Now Sobel has the opinion of noted former mob attorney and three-time Mayor of Las Vegas, Oscar Goodman, who stated, “As far as I am personally concerned, 'QUEEN BEE and THE KILLING OF "BUGSY" SIEGEL' has provided us with the motive, the killer and a thorough analysis as to why the shooter of "Bugsy" Siegel was never caught during the shooter's lifetime; nor discovered any time thereafter. There is no logical reason why a case of this magnitude and continued worldwide public interest should remain in limbo.  However, as the law stands today, I do not see a procedure that would allow the legal system to close, as it should, and at 74 years, the oldest cold case in America."  Sobe

Jeraud Norman Visibility Is the New Credibility...Turning Strangers Into Customers Using Video on Social Media  In May of 2012, Jeraud and his son were hit by an 18 wheeler truck. That accident caused him to lose his job, put his house in foreclosure, and accumulated mounds of debt. At that point in his life, he had been a single dad for the past year and a half, adopted his son's older brother, and also filed for full custody of his son and won.  While out of work, he desperately looked for ways that would provide for his family. Throughout this journey, he was introduced to the world of marketing on a few occasions and realized that he needed to take it seriously.... that and sales. After going headfirst into sales he realized it was difficult to give things away for free. It was not until attending a conference in Las Vegas that he met a woman that was selling the exact same product that he was but was using online marketing to do all the selling for her. She was making over $20k a month and kindly share

As the co-founder of GiANT Worldwide, a global technology company that focuses on leadership consultancy, Steve is dedicated to empowering the leader in everyone. Steve Cockram is an international speaker, author, and consultant to top-level executives and leaders around the world. He is a subject matter expert on personality and wiring, organizational leadership, emotional intelligence, and interpersonal communication. Additionally, he is a co-author of the leadership books, 5 Gears, The 100X Leader, and 5 Voices. Steve’s passion for leaders, team communication, change management and work/life balance is clearly echoed through all three of these books, as well as his speaking and executive consulting.  Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | Amazon

Elijah Szasz Leveraging Technology to Better The Human Condition Elijah is a founding partner and CEO at SPARK6. After almost nine years, he still continues to improve the systems and processes that deliver beautiful digital products for their clients. His agency sits right in the intersection of art, technology, and human connections, and he maintains an involved role in all three areas. Before entering the world of digital new media, Elijah had ten years of experience in robotics and industrial automation, where he first discovered his passion for bettering the human condition through technology. He has since started or been involved in many early-stage companies across various industries, along with the rounds of entity formation, product development, fund-raising, and exits. Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Podcast  

Mike Giannulis shares 7 traffic strategies you can implement in your marketing strategy today.  Michael (Gee-uh-NEW-liss - kind of like “Gee, a new list” because after all, he’s in marketing!) has overcome the odds and loves to share that story to inspire others. He is a serial entrepreneur and master copywriter who helps business owners grow their companies and instructs copywriters on creating highly converting and compliant ads and sales material. In 2012 Mike appeared on the ABC television show Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, losing 255 pounds in a single year. He has overcome a stutter. He has gone from the bottom of the corporate ladder to the top of the mountain… and he loves helping others do the same.  Mike especially thrives on connecting with entrepreneurs, marketers, and copywriters to motivate them to “do big things” in the world. Mike’s story begins in an average family where he had to work for everything he had. He started “at the bottom” and worked his way into the American Dream. In

You Deserve It: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Veteran Benefits You've Earned with guest Brian Reese Brian Reese is an Air Force service-disabled veteran and VA disability expert. His personal frustration with the VA disability process led him to found VA Claims Insider in 2016 which provides veterans with expert education-based resources for successfully submitting or re-submitting winning VA disability claims. Brian is a former active duty Air Force officer with extensive experience leading hundreds of individuals and multi-functional teams in challenging international environments, including a combat tour to Afghanistan in 2011. He is a Distinguished Graduate of Management from the United States Air Force Academy and holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, where he was a National Honor Scholar (Top 1% of Graduate School class). Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Amazon

Author Stuart Sobel has spent the last 30 years researching and refining his hypothesis about who killed "Bugsy" Siegel  Bugsy Siegel was killed on June 20 in Beverly Hills, and author Stuart Sobel suggests that the Beverly Hills Police Department close the case. His request is due to the information he is privy to that is just one step removed. It is also the basis of his manuscript for ‘Queen Bee’ and the Killing of “Bugsy” Siegel. All previously published books were based on data with at least two degrees of separation. As a child, Stuart grew up knowing the Sedway family (Siegel’s best friend and mob partner Moe Sedway) due to his grammar school friendship with Moe's son Robbie Sedway. Having spent nearly 30 years researching and refining his hypothesis, Sobel is passionate and articulate about his subject. ­­­­­Who is Stuart’s one degree of separation source? We will ask him! Website

As The Motivational Firewood™ Guy, Steve Gamlin blends back-to-basics positivity, Visualization & humor, teaching his clients to SEE desired outcomes, understand their WHY, & build ACTION PLANS to achieve them, via his Vision Board Mastery program. Steve was my guest in April 2021 and you can hear that episode which is Part 1 here. He joins me on this episode to build on that conversation: Power of Visualization (stats from a TD Bank Study of entrepreneurs and individuals)Case studies of some of his clientsHow he visualized (and prepared to meet) the love of his life (celebrated 14 years in June)Ways that we can be more aware of opportunitiesThe Power of Gratitude  Find Steve Gamlin on the web: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

Artists, Specialty Small Business Owners - Achieve Sustainable Online Success by Keeping it Simple!  David Emmons has been an artist for decades, selling his copper and stained glass hanging water gardens at the most prestigious Art Festivals in the country. He spent over 30 years of his life setting up and tearing down more shows than he can count. He spent countless days sitting in the rain. He’s felt the disappointment of merely breaking even after a grueling week on the road. Discouraged, he sipped the weak coffee, listened to the roar of generators or repetitive Christmas music all day, and lost his voice from days of endless talking. He missed his wife, his kids, and the many things he dreamed of doing. Being a self-employed artist/craftsperson should mean having MORE free time, not less.  3 years ago, David made a shift and it changed his life. Up to that point, he was doing 30 shows a year. Now he only exhibits at 1 or 2 of his favorite shows. This massive shift happened simply because of how he use

Stop Being Willy Nilly with Your Business and Get It Legal  Wani Iris Manly, Esq. is a corporate, business, and trademark law attorney, an international speaker, consultant, two-time bestselling author, and Certified Life Coach. She is the founder of Where Inspiration Meets Law LLC, which provides legal contracts and document templates for entrepreneurs, coaches, heart-centered and impact-driven businesses, helping them legally protect their businesses while fulfilling their purpose-driven mission in the world. She’s also the founder of the law firm W. Manly, P.A., a boutique corporate and securities law firm she started in 2008 in Miami, Florida, with offices in Paris, while serving some of the most recognizable companies including, MasterCard Int’l, Inc., Visa, Inc., and Office Depot, Inc. Along with her law practice and speaking, Wani also consults for French companies & organizations in their humanitarian missions in Africa, expansion into the U.S. market, & is an Adjunct Professor at the School

The Rule of 26 for Service-Based Businesses Michael "Buzz" Buzinski, CEO of Buzzworthy Integrated Marketing, is a lifelong entrepreneur, digital marketing thought leader and author. Dubbed a “visionary marketer” by the American Marketing Association, Michael’s sole mission is to help entrepreneurs avoid the time drain and frustration of managing profitable digital marketing campaigns. Buzz, as most call him, has simplified digital marketing success with the Rule of 26 and is on a mission to double the website revenue of service-based businesses across America.  We will be talking about: What is the Rule of 26?Is SEO still a viable tactic for a digital marketing strategy?Where does social media fit in a service-based business marketing plan?When is the right time to hire a digital marketing professional?How much do digital marketing professionals cost?  Find Michael Buzinski on the web: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram    

Retired Navy Seal William Branum founded Naked Warrior Recovery, a CBD company focused on the recovery of veterans and first responders.  William Branum is a retired Navy SEAL with 26 years of service. He has served on both traditional SEAL Teams, taught as a SEAL Sniper Instructor, and served on Teams that specialized in undersea operations whose missions must be approved by the President of the United States. He led major combat operations ranging from protecting the interim Iraqi elected officials to Direct Action missions across Anbar province, Iraq. As with too many veterans, William suffered from numerous physical injuries and psychological symptoms that negatively impacted his well-being and quality of life.  Migraines, severe anxiety, chronic pains, difficulty focusing, difficulty sleeping/falling asleep, and depression are some of the symptoms he would struggle with on a daily basis.  He tried many prescription medications to help and eventually started to “self-medicate” with alcohol to help with

Using Press Releases to Create Buzz, Generate Sales, and Boost SEO with guest Mickie Kennedy Mickie Kennedy is an expert at helping small businesses, authors, and startups increase their visibility and credibility. Mickie founded eReleases 22+ years ago after realizing that small businesses desperately need a press release service they can actually afford, giving them access to the media and to a national newswire – all with a personal touch.  What is a press release and how do they work?What are tips for writing a winning press release?Why do so many press releases fail?How might a company use media coverage to improve conversions and get more sales?How can a small business get free local media coverage?  Find Mickie Kennedy on the web: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Pinterest | YouTube    

Julius Geis Creator and Leading Authority of Identity Built Branding™ Julius Geis is a branding expert who has created brand strategies for over 40 companies. He is the creator of Identity Built Branding (IBB), a new methodology that sees a brand as a responsive organism that exists within the context of its surroundings. Julius Geis is the founder of ‘Āina, which won the iF Design 2020. There is no universally accepted definition of a brand. If you’re a doctor and you say: “appendectomy”, everyone in the hospital knows what you’re talking about. But if you’re in a boardroom with 25 executives and you say “branding”, chances are each one will have their own definition. Julius says that branding in its current form is dead. It’s time to move away from brand fakes that claim ownership and manipulate people to achieve their objectives. Let’s embrace branding designed to strengthen our collective connections between people, brands, and the environment. Julius joins us to share how to build real brands, come ou

Noah St John says "head trash” is the #1 reason so many people feel STUCK. Noah St. John is known as “The Millionaire Habits Coach” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” He’s also CEO of SuccessClinic.com, a global peak performance and business growth company. Working with Hollywood celebrities, 8-figure company CEOs, professional athletes, top executives and entrepreneurs, Noah’s coaching clients have added more than $2.7 Billion dollars in sales since 1997 by following his legendary methods. Noah has also appeared on over 1,000 media outlets including ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, Entrepreneur, Selling Power and The Huffington Post. You can get Noah's new book Get Rid of Your Head Trash About Money FREE at www.SendMeaBookNoah.com Noah has been my guest on Your Partner In Success Radio before and you can listen to that episode here. Find Noah St. John on the web: Website | YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Creating healthy relationships by implementing boundaries. Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed therapist and sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 12 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Every day she helps people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and her gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others. Nedra joins us to share: Current research and practices for anxiety, depression, and relationships Identifying the signs when boundaries are needed (neglecting self-care, resentment, overwhelm, & avoidance) How to communicate and honor your boundaries Understanding the 3 levels of boundaries (Porous, Rigid & Healthy) Common ways people respond to boundaries Identifying boundary violations  Find Nedra Tawwab on the web: Website

How Upstream Marketing Can Help Drive Sustainable Growth  Kristin Kurth has an accomplished career in both upstream and downstream marketing. Her perspective comes from working across a wide range of industries, including consumer and luxury goods, financial services, automotive, healthcare/biotech, publishing, real estate, hospitality, technology, and for an array of non-profits. Kristin co-founded EquiBrand Consulting, helping clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies strategize, plan and launch integrated brand-building initiatives. She has developed an extensive ecosystem of marketing and brand-building partners who contribute to EquiBrand engagements as needed. Kristin began her career in advertising as a media planner on the Procter & Gamble business. She then worked in account management at BBDO and Ogilvy Chicago on packaged goods businesses, spending the majority of her early career at Ogilvy, where she was a Senior Partner and Worldwide Management Supervisor in charge of the Wilson Sporti

Does everyone go through a transition mid-way through their careers? My guests Ravi Rajcoomar and Perry Gladstone join us today to help figure out where your mojo went and how to get it back. Ravi Rajcoomar is a Heromaker and he loves bikes. His life's work is to work with individuals and organizations to create their MoG - Moment of Glory and lasting legacy. He is a recognized leader in the brand strategy, experiential event, content, athlete, and product marketing space. He has produced award-winning sports marketing events and broadcasts on six continents for nearly every major action and adventure sport, from Red Bull’s live broadcast properties to the X Games and both the Summer and Winter Olympics. His experience
has helped lead some of the world’s best brands to deeper engagement with their audience and clients including Red Bull, IOC/USOC, BMC Software, Polaris, Specialized, CAA, USA Cycling, Toshiba, Seagate, Zipp, Niner, IMG, Interbike, Cannondale, Octagon, ISL, Clif Bar, WME and ESPN. Perry Glads