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Episode 117: It’s Who You’re BEING, Not Just What You’re Doing
April 6, 2023

Episode 117: It’s Who You’re BEING, Not Just What You’re Doing

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Eric Rogell. Eric is the founder of Mentors on a Mission. He’s passionate about helping fathers raise strong sons. Eric works with men who want to be extraordinary leaders and also want to ...

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Episode 116: The Power of Storytelling
March 29, 2023

Episode 116: The Power of Storytelling

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Dominick Domasky. Dominick is an author, storyteller, and founder of the inspiration sharing and Publishing platform, Motivation Champs. My friends Chris Michelle and Harry Spate work close...

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Episode 115: Yes, Data in Important – But Don’t Forget About the People
March 22, 2023

Episode 115: Yes, Data in Important – But Don’t Forget About the Peop…

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Jennie Hobbs – She is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Upstream Rehabilitation. Jennie has held progressive HR leadership roles in multiple industries, and she has experience...

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Episode 114: How to Get Paid Quickly, Get Paid More, and Get Paid More Often
March 15, 2023

Episode 114: How to Get Paid Quickly, Get Paid More, and Get Paid Mor…

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Todd Aaron – Todd and his team at Numerus Capital understand that your potential clients want to obtain your high-ticket professional services & products TODAY but need help overcoming thei...

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Episode 113: How to Survive Being a Solopreneur
March 8, 2023

Episode 113: How to Survive Being a Solopreneur

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Larry Kaul – co-founder of the Self-Employment Mastery System™️ and founder of Solopreneur Inc. for those like him tired of siloed solutions, ineffective conventional ideas, and quick-fix s...

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Episode 112: Tips on Building & Effectively Managing a 100% Remote Team
March 1, 2023

Episode 112: Tips on Building & Effectively Managing a 100% Remote Te…

In today’s episode, Mike talks to Igor Kheifets, the world’s highest-paid email marketer. Igor specializes in helping average people break the link between their time and their income. Igor Kheifets’ Biography He’s the Amazon...

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Episode 111: How to Find Your Brand’s Voice
Feb. 22, 2023

Episode 111: How to Find Your Brand’s Voice

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Thom Van Dycke, a Certified StoryBrand Guide from Manitoba Canada. He is an expert in helping businesses find their brand voice to stand out in the marketplace. He is a champion for clear c...

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Episode 110: How to Effectively Use LinkedIn to Build Better Relationships
Feb. 15, 2023

Episode 110: How to Effectively Use LinkedIn to Build Better Relation…

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Troy Hipolito – The Not So Boring LinkedIn Guy

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Episode 109: How to Tap Into the Power of Strong Negotiation Skills
Feb. 8, 2023

Episode 109: How to Tap Into the Power of Strong Negotiation Skills

In today’s episode, Mike talks with Susan Borke – the Principal of BorkeWorks is passionate about helping people develop as effective negotiators. She believes no one is born a master negotiator. Great negotiation skills come...

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Episode 108: How Ditching Your Sales Script Can Significantly Increase Conversions
Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 108: How Ditching Your Sales Script Can Significantly Increas…

In today's episode, Mike talks with Simmi Sehra - a sales coach whose ideal client is an introvert, just like herself.

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Episode 107: How you as a Business Owner can Think Big & Act Small with Rebecca Brizi
Jan. 25, 2023

Episode 107: How you as a Business Owner can Think Big & Act Small wi…

In today's episode, Mike talks with Rebecca Brizi. She’s a Management Consultant with a great bio.

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Episode 106: The F-Bomb: Unearthing and Disarming Anxiety Land Mines in Everyday Life with Nahchon Guyton
Jan. 18, 2023

Episode 106: The F-Bomb: Unearthing and Disarming Anxiety Land Mines …

Joining Mike today is Kate Badey, the President & CEO of Safety Consultants USA.

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Episode 105: A Strong Safety Culture Is a Critical Component of a Strong Growth Strategy
Jan. 11, 2023

Episode 105: A Strong Safety Culture Is a Critical Component of a Str…

Joining Mike today is Kate Badey, the President & CEO of Safety Consultants USA.

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Episode 104: Lowering Benefits Costs + Increasing Revenue with Matt English
Dec. 14, 2022

Episode 104: Lowering Benefits Costs + Increasing Revenue with Matt E…

In today's episode, Mike talks with Matt English. Matt tells us about his company, APEX Benefits. And how he helps employers strategize, implement, and manage their employee benefits package.

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Episode 103: SEO – What is it & Why is it important with AJ Saunders
Dec. 7, 2022

Episode 103: SEO – What is it & Why is it important with AJ Saunders

In today's episode, Mike talks with AJ Saunders. AJ is a Digital Marketing Consultant & SEO Coach. AJ has been an SEO geek since 2014.

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Episode 102: Keys to Growing Your Business with Ryan Niddel
Nov. 30, 2022

Episode 102: Keys to Growing Your Business with Ryan Niddel

On today's episode, Mike talks with Ryan Niddel. Ryan has successfully tripled the revenue of more than five companies and others in less than two years.

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Episode 101: DEI: A Strategic Reframing with Erica D’Eramo
Nov. 16, 2022

Episode 101: DEI: A Strategic Reframing with Erica D’Eramo

Erica D’Eramo founded Two Piers Consulting to support underrepresented communities in the workforce and provide companies with the tools & strategies to effectively create and grow truly diverse & inclusive workplaces. Erica ...

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Episode 100: How to Become an Authority in Your Industry With Christina Hooper
Nov. 9, 2022

Episode 100: How to Become an Authority in Your Industry With Christi…

Your business should allow you to take worry-free time away, provide for you financially, and leave you with time to spend with the people that matter most to you. – Christina Hooper Christina Hooper ‘s Biography Christina ha...

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Episode 99: Pivot To Your Passion with Dr. Angela Mulrooney
Nov. 4, 2022

Episode 99: Pivot To Your Passion with Dr. Angela Mulrooney

In today's episode, Mike talks with Dr. Angela Mulrooney. Dr. Mulrooney is a retired dentist turned personal brand-meaning expert.

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Episode 98: Why Is Play So Important … Especially Now With Jeff Harry
Nov. 2, 2022

Episode 98: Why Is Play So Important … Especially Now With Jeff Harry

While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it’s when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. – Jeff Harry Jeff Harry’s Biography Jeff Harry combines positive psy...

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Episode 97: Social Media with Marc Apple Founder of Forward Push
Oct. 19, 2022

Episode 97: Social Media with Marc Apple Founder of Forward Push

Get back your personal and professional time by letting us do what we’ve spent years learning and perfecting. – Forward Push Marc Apple’s Biography As a kid, taking drum lessons from the same teacher who taught Bruce Springst...

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Episode 96: Common Mistakes That Startups Often Make With Tanya Osensky
Oct. 12, 2022

Episode 96: Common Mistakes That Startups Often Make With Tanya Osens…

Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start MIT’s “Career Success Accelerator,” where he teaches annually.

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Episode 95: The Career Toolkit with Mark Herschberg
Oct. 5, 2022

Episode 95: The Career Toolkit with Mark Herschberg

The Career Toolkit has been described as a multivitamin for your career. Mark Herschberg’s Biography I’ve been doing fractional CTPO work while I did a virtual book tour. I’m continuing to do fractional CTO/CPO work but would...

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Episode 94: Easing Your Employees’ #1 Stress with Gordon Stein
Sept. 28, 2022

Episode 94: Easing Your Employees’ #1 Stress with Gordon Stein

Cashflow Cookbook includes more than $13,000 of monthly savings ideas. Yes, monthly! Will all of them work for you? – Gordon Stein Gordon Stein’s Biography Gordon Stein, BESc, MBA, CSC, CFEI Gordon Stein is an international k...

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