The Joe Polish Show

Gino Wickman, an entrepreneurship teacher and creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), sits down with Joe Polish for a captivating conversation. They explore the five crucial stages every entrepreneur faces and discuss the importance of finding peace rather than relentless hustle. Gino emphasizes that true entrepreneurs are rare, revealing the 'love vs. fear' decision-making framework. He also highlights how structure and systems foster freedom, allowing entrepreneurs to thrive. Get ready to rethink your entrepreneurial journey!

Cheryl Hines, an Emmy-nominated actress and author, shares insights from her memoir, Unscripted. She reveals how a fearless mindset shaped her rise in Hollywood despite challenges. Cheryl recounts a poignant moment meeting Trump during Bobby Kennedy's campaign, which reshaped her view on power. Discover how improv taught her to trust her instincts and embrace uncertainty. She reflects on her life with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., discussing strength in public scrutiny, and grief's enduring connection to love. Each lesson illuminates the beauty in life's unpredictability.

Ray Villafane, an award-winning sculptor famous for his whimsical pumpkin carvings, shares his insights on creativity and entrepreneurship. He discusses how the fear of mistakes stifles originality and offers tips for embracing play to enhance creativity. Ray highlights the advantage of using 'poor' materials to spark innovation and the satisfying allure of ephemeral art. He also emphasizes the joy found in working with nature and the importance of maintaining childlike wonder to recharge one’s creative energy.

Dr. Steven Palter, a fertility expert and creator of the Palter Method, discusses the alarming rise in infertility rates and its ties to lifestyle and environmental toxins. He highlights the risks of testosterone therapy and addresses the connection between relationship dynamics and reproductive health. With inspiring stories of couples overcoming challenges, he advocates for a holistic approach to fertility, combining education, innovative online solutions, and public health initiatives. Palter also shares insights on utilizing AI in medical practice and growing a medical audience through social media.

In this insightful discussion, Andre Norman, a former inmate who now mentors and supports prison outreach, shares his transformative journey from maximum-security prisoner to advocate for education and rehabilitation. He and Joe Polish highlight the profound impact of service and resilience, discussing how helping others can ignite personal change. They also reveal surprising truths about prison life, the importance of trust, and the connections between entrepreneurs and those behind bars. Prepare to be inspired by tales of revival and the urgent need for quality educational resources in prisons.

In this engaging discussion, Andre Norman, a former inmate turned prison outreach leader, joins Joe Polish to share insights from their transformative visit to Perryville Women's Prison. They dive into the power of service, resilience, and second chances, highlighting how helping others can reshape lives. Andre recounts his journey from solitary confinement to inspiring change, revealing how trust can be built through simple requests. They explore how pain connects entrepreneurs and ex-cons and the life-changing impact of powerful mentorship exercises on incarcerated women.

Joe Polish and Andre Norman share their powerful experience speaking inside Perryville Women's Prison, exploring lessons of service, resilience, and second chances. From Andre's journey out of maximum security to Joe's "Life Gives to the Giver" philosophy, this episode reveals how helping others can transform lives — including your own. Here's a glance at what you'll discover in this episode: The surprising reason people do what they do (and why it matters as much for entrepreneurs as inmates). A simple request on a prison tablet that shocked the entire facility...and what it teaches about trust and reputation. Four habits that can quickly build or destroy credibility (They matter everywhere; Inside prison walls and in business). How a man once called the "King of Nowhere" turned solitary confinement into the most unlikely springboard for success. The hidden thread connecting entrepreneurs, addicts, and ex-cons, and why being a "pain detective" is the real superpower. What happened when women who hadn't spoken in years came alive after one Genius Network exercise. An overlooked perspective on how prisons actually work and what leaders might learn from it. If you'd like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network® Event – then apply today for your invitation to attend at https://geniusnetwork.com.

Daymond John, entrepreneur and founder of FUBU, shares his incredible journey from $500 in the bank to building a $6 billion brand. He dives into the hidden costs of fame, emphasizing the importance of distribution and positioning over just having a great product. Listeners will discover valuable investing lessons from Shark Tank, including how one pivotal deal changed his trajectory. Daymond also discusses the struggle of time management faced by billion-dollar entrepreneurs and the significance of cultivating loyalty and great partnerships.

Randi Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media and creator of Facebook Live, shares her journey in tech and entrepreneurship. She reveals her 'Pick 3' time management secret for enhanced productivity and discusses the importance of focusing on a few key opportunities to avoid 'opportunity indigestion.' Randi advocates for more female-founded companies, describes the impact of technology on children, and emphasizes the myth of work-life balance. She offers candid advice for entrepreneurs about securing funding and crafting a positive online identity.

Jason Fladlien reveals how to sell ethically, scale globally, and create transformations that last long after the transaction. Here's a glance at what you'll discover in this episode: The Real Reason People Don't Buy (Even When They Should): Jason's insight into why your most qualified prospects hesitate—and how to ethically help them say yes without pressure or manipulation Why the Best Sales Happen After Someone Says No: How Jason leveraged follow-ups in his own business that others neglect—and why staying with a customer longer than anyone else wins the sale The Fear Beneath Every Objection: Jason breaks down every "I can't" into one universal truth—and how to reframe fear of failure, embarrassment, and loss into decisive action How to Sell Without a Script (and Still Outsell the Scripted Pros): Jason's technique for closing 15 hours of sales without remembering what he said...and why people begged to see his pitch again after the sale Why Buyers Felt Robbed When Jason's Closes Were Edited Out of the Replay (And the surprising lesson it reveals about turning your pitch into pure value) The Offer That Requires the Least Selling Wins: Jason's mantra for stacking the deck in your favor before a pitch even begins Delay the Pitch, Double the Profits: Why Jason front-loads every offer with education, transformation, and trust—and how a 1.5% conversion once earned over $11 million in his own launch Why the Best Sales Calls Don't Sound Like Sales Calls: The surprising power of staying on the line longer than anyone else—because most breakthroughs don't happen in minute 20, they happen in hour 3 Your Audience Has Never Heard Your "I Have a Dream" Speech: The tragic reason your best prospects keep buying from second-rate competitors—and the one soft skill Jason says you must master to finally earn their trust Selling to Save Lives (Literally): What a brain cancer diagnosis taught Jason about the most powerful way to sell to those who need hope more than hype Young, Broke, and Unstoppable: Jason's advice to young people and new entrepreneurs on how to trade creature comforts for world-class skills, and why attitude (not experience) gets you hired How Jason Went from $12 an Hour to $400 an Hour: His personal story of painting houses in Iowa to becoming a "market whisperer" on webinars How to Sell to the Affluent: The behind-the-scenes story of how Jason and Joe closed nearly every call by NOT trying to close If you'd like to join world-renowned Entrepreneurs at the next Genius Network® Event – then apply today for your invitation to attend at https://geniusnetwork.com.