The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
Nicky Billou
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE YOU WERE BORN TO MAKE
The Business of Thought Leadership podcast is about building your thought leadership around your expertise, your brand and your name. To become well known and highly regarded in the market place for the results you are able to produce for your clients.
Our guests are top thought leaders who have done it. They've become widely known for their expertise and results they're able to deliver for their clients. They all love what they do and get paid very well for doing it.
You'll meet entrepreneurs that have leveraged thought leadership in driving business revenue, coaches that were unknown and barely making ends who later became celebrities and took their income into the 7 figures, consultants that transformed into best-selling authors and built multi-million dollar firms and senior executives who followed their passion, left their day jobs and are changing the world.
We've had interviews with notables such as New Times Best-Selling Author Seth Godin, success and investment coaching icon, Raymond Aaron, a personal coach to billionaires, Alex Charfen & Tony Robbins' Director of Coaching, Marc Von Musser.
Steve Jobs once said "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
Are you crazy enough to join us in making the difference you were born to make. We want you to 10x your impact, your income and your influence every 12 months.
Financially successful people with purpose and passion are changing the world and we want to inspire you to be one of them.
The Business of Thought Leadership podcast is about building your thought leadership around your expertise, your brand and your name. To become well known and highly regarded in the market place for the results you are able to produce for your clients.
Our guests are top thought leaders who have done it. They've become widely known for their expertise and results they're able to deliver for their clients. They all love what they do and get paid very well for doing it.
You'll meet entrepreneurs that have leveraged thought leadership in driving business revenue, coaches that were unknown and barely making ends who later became celebrities and took their income into the 7 figures, consultants that transformed into best-selling authors and built multi-million dollar firms and senior executives who followed their passion, left their day jobs and are changing the world.
We've had interviews with notables such as New Times Best-Selling Author Seth Godin, success and investment coaching icon, Raymond Aaron, a personal coach to billionaires, Alex Charfen & Tony Robbins' Director of Coaching, Marc Von Musser.
Steve Jobs once said "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
Are you crazy enough to join us in making the difference you were born to make. We want you to 10x your impact, your income and your influence every 12 months.
Financially successful people with purpose and passion are changing the world and we want to inspire you to be one of them.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Sep 5, 2017 • 39min
EP63: Rocco Rossi - How To Become A Purpose-Driven Leader
What motivates you to wake up? Is there a big goal that excites you? It's important to have purpose in life. Our guest, the President & CEO of Prostate Cancer Canada, Rocco Rossi understands this. It hit him like a bolt of lightning when on a business trip with his boss years ago, Rocco found out he died in his sleep in his hotel room. At the time, his friend was 44 years old with a wife and kids. It opened Rocco's eyes. He began to realize he must live a life of purpose because of how unpredictably it can be taken away. Today, with those he leads, he lives with meaning and does his best to guide them towards a common goal. During this interview, you'll learn... How storytelling can communicate your purpose and endear your followers Why it's important to eliminate obstacles for your people so they can get work done Why you should find time to reflect and recharge yourself To find out more about Rocco, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Aug 29, 2017 • 43min
EP62: Bruce Bowser - How To Keep Your Staff Happy & Loyal
Your employees. Without them, your business could be in a lot of trouble. These days, it's tough to find great ones that are committed to your vision and want to stick around to see it through. Our guest today, Bruce Bowser, has figured it out. He is the president of a moving company called AMJ Campbell Van Lines and has overseen the growth of the company from $ 34 million in 1997 to over $ 200 million today. He has some terrific tips on how you can create loyal staff that will stand by you for the long run. During this interview, you'll learn... Why you should create a work culture of entrepreneurship to motivate great employees to stay Why micromanaging isn't the answer to handle your staff Why it's important to treat people with dignity and respect To find out more about Bruce, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Aug 22, 2017 • 33min
EP61: Sarah Santacroce - How To Find Your Ideal Clients On LinkedIn
Social media. It can be a wonderful way to connect with family and friends. But, if you're a thought leader, it can also be a great strategy to locate your ideal customers. These days the business social media of choice is LinkedIn. Our guest today has mastered the fine art of using it to attract more business for her clients. Sarah Santacroce is a Switzerland-based LinkedIn expert and owner of Simple LinkedIn Solutions. During this informative interview, you'll learn... Why your LinkedIn profile headline is important when making first impressions with prospects How you must be more strategic when growing your LinkedIn network Why you should consider creating consistent relevant content within LinkedIn for your audience To find out more about Sarah, visit.
Aug 15, 2017 • 44min
EP60: Don R. Campbell - Why Your Business Should Strive To Positively Impact Lives
Imagine leaving millions of dollars on the table. Not everyone could do that. Our guest, Don R. Campbell did. He is a Senior Analyst with The Real Estate Investing Network (REIN) which is Canada's most trusted real estate investment education, analysis, research and strategic leadership resource. Throughout his years at REIN, this multiple best-selling author has turned down potentially profitable real estate opportunities. Why? For him, those deals didn't align with his purpose. Don believes in being authentic and assisting others without compromising his values. As well, he feels it's meaningful to have a business that emotionally touches people's lives and creates positive change. During this engaging interview, you'll discover... The importance of creating your "Personal Belize" & how it can lead you to powerfully help others through your business Why you should work on your presentation skills to effectively communicate with your audience Why you must have integrity and make decisions that are aligned with your purpose To find out more about Don, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Aug 8, 2017 • 44min
EP59: Shep Hyken - How Disney's Customer Service Model Can Help Your Business
Don't be fooled. Whether you're at a Disney resort or cruise, the way you're treated as a customer has been well strategized years before you even handed over your credit card number to Mickey Mouse. Our guest today, Shep Hyken, who is a New York Times best-selling author and customer service expert himself, has been paying attention and will pass on some success tips he's learned from Mickey and his friends and he'll share some from his own esteemed career as well. During this interview, you'll discover... The 3 jobs Disney employees must do well and the 2 of those you must focus on Why you shouldn't deliver an over-the-top WOW customer service experience for your clients The key ingredients to differentiate yourself as a thought leader so customers will flock to you FIRST To find out more about Shep, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Aug 1, 2017 • 51min
EP58 : Joe Pulizzi - How To Build Your Large Audience Of Future Clients
Content marketing. It's defined as "a type of marketing that involves the creation and sharing of online material (such as videos, blogs, and social media posts) that does not explicitly promote a brand but is intended to stimulate interest in its products or services." If you're a thought leader who hasn't hopped onto that train, our guest, Joe Pulizzi, who is a content marketing envangelist, will help you get started on developing a profitable niche that you can serve. Content Marketing is a great way to build a loyal following because of the value you're providing your audience which leads to your fans trusting and eventually supporting you especially in monetary terms. During this interview, you'll learn... Why it's important to niche down repeatedly until you identify a profitable area that you can dominate as a thought leader Why you should choose 1 content type and 1 content platform to distribute your message Why it's powerful to develop your audience first then listen to your people to build products they actually need To find out more about Joe, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Jul 25, 2017 • 33min
EP57: Bobby Umar - How To Build A Powerful & Profitable Personal Brand
Do you ever feel lost? Our guest today, personal branding expert, Bobby Umar once did. He bounced from one career to the next not feeling fulfilled until one day he decided it was time for a change. That's when he started asking himself questions about what he truly wanted in life. The pursuit of establishing his personal brand took off from there. Today, he's a man of purpose and passion who is helping business owners have more clarity and success in their lives. During this interview, you'll learn... The action steps to take right now to create your personal brand The 4 areas of fulfillment and why you're resigning yourself to only being happy with a few of them The 3 main ingredients thought leaders need to create their tribes and attract more clients To find out more about Bobby, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Jul 18, 2017 • 50min
EP56: Mark Bowden - How To Use Your Body Language To Earn Trust & Win Clients
Nonverbal communication. Many of us underestimate its impact. You probably don't realize it, but everyday you're telling a story using your facial expressions, gestures, eye contact and posture. In business, you want to make sure the stories you're broadcasting are positive and setting you up to win the trust of potential clients. Our guest today, Mark Bowden, is a master nonverbal communicator and author of books such as Winning Body Language, Winning Body Language For Sales Professionals and Tame The Primitive Brain. He's also a world-class speaker who knows that the slightest of changes in your body language can make the difference between you being loved or hated by the prospects you're trying to persuade. During this informative interview, you'll learn... Why hiding your hands during your presentations causes a negative response What hand gesture can create instant trust from any speaking audience Why you should be aware of your physical proximity with prospects To find out more about Mark, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Jul 11, 2017 • 43min
EP55: Corry McClure - The Purpose & Profit In Discovering Your Niche
What are you great at? What superpower do you possess that can help others immensely while also putting money in your own pocket? For most people, finding their profitable niche is a long process, but once it's discovered it can lead to terrific opportunities. Just ask Corry McClure. Today, she helps trainers design programs that leverage their expertise to attract government funding for initiatives such as the Canada Job Grant. It took Corry years to arrive at her niche, but now it's growing bigger and better. During this interview, you'll learn... Why you need to be clear about your purpose The importance of knowing your niche audience and how to provide it with simple business solutions The power of being a part of a like-minded community to help boost your success To find out more about Corry, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Jul 4, 2017 • 38min
EP54: Chad Howse - How To Use Your Authenticity To Attract Sales
Be yourself. You've heard that cliche a million times. But, in the case of fitness entrepreneur, Chad Howse, it's proved to be very profitable. When he first started out in the online business world, he went years without making money. He went to mastermind groups and received advice from successful peers, but ultimately their ways didn't work out for him. It wasn't until Chad realized his ideal customer was himself that everything changed. He began writing sales copy and other useful content in his unique voice that answered his own problems. Before he knew it, people resonated with his journey and began buying from him including his popular product, The Man Diet. For Chad, being authentic was an incredible strategy. During this interview, you'll learn... The importance of figuring out who your ideal clients are and how to use your authentic self to connect with them Why it's vital to "write to yourself" when creating emails, sales copy and information products How you can boost your email list and attract more business by having calls to action and opt-in forms tied in with your content To find out more about Chad, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
