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
Jun 27, 2017 • 42min
EP53: David Sargant - Why Generosity Is A Powerful Way To Attract Business
The law of reciprocity. Ever hear of it? Basically, it's when someone does something nice for you then you'll have a deep-rooted psychological urge to do something nice in return. This universal law has been used in persuasive marketing and advertising for years now. But, what if you could genuinely give something of value to potential clients for free because you actually want to help them? You might be thinking, "Wait a second, FREE? Why the heck would I do that?" Our guest today, David Sargant, who is an expert that shows coaches how to use digital marketing to get the visibility and credibility they need to grow their businesses, feels giving away your useful content is a great way to endear yourself to prospects which can lead to win-win opportunities. During this fun and inspiring interview, you'll learn... Why providing free takeaway value will build trust with potential clients by letting them know you're credible and not in it for a quick buck Why it's important to plant seeds by helping people take action towards their goals The importance of being strategic so you can give your content to your ideal market To find out more about David, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Jun 20, 2017 • 44min
EP52: Anna David - How Your Pain Can Create New Opportunities
Addiction. Whether it's with drugs, alcohol or whatever else, it can ruin lives. New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, Anna David, had her battles with it. Her life went down a turbulent road until it was time to change course before it was too late. Today, she's been sober for over 16 years. She has found a new way to monetize her writing expertise and has created helpful content to assist others who are looking to conquer their personal challenges. During this interview, you'll learn... Why you must stop being a victim, take accountability and realize you can now play a part in your own success Why the best way to sell is to give Why you shouldn't be afraid to invest in your education To find out more about Anna, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Jun 13, 2017 • 57min
EP51: Rick Hansen - How To Reframe Your Attitude For Inspiring Success
The Man In Motion. For many across the globe, our guest today is a shining light for those with disabilities. On March 21st 1985, Rick Hansen, who is a paraplegic, embarked on a world tour where he wheeled himself across 34 countries and 4 continents to prove the potential of people with disabilities and to inspire a more accessible world. If Rick didn't have the right attitude, the above probably would have never happened. At age 15, he suffered a spinal cord injury during a pickup truck accident. It was a major hit to his athletic dreams, but he found a way through mentors to reshape his mindset to get his life on track. Even during his Man In Motion Tour, he had doubts about completing it, but with some encouragement from a friend, he continued. Today, he runs The Rick Hansen Foundation and remains an inspiration to millions. During this powerful interview, you'll learn... Why you need to remind yourself what your big WHY is regarding your goal Why you shouldn't worry about things you can't control and focus on the things you can Why you should practice gratefulness every day To find out more about Rick, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Jun 6, 2017 • 46min
EP50: Dr. Ivan Misner - The Secrets To Being A 20-Year Overnight Success
Garage to global. For our guest, Business Network International (BNI) founder, Dr. Ivan Misner that was his journey. He started his organization in a spare room above his garage then kept growing it and now BNI has over 7900 chapters which generated 8.8 million referrals and $11.1 billion dollars in business in 2016. He calls himself a 20-year overnight success story. It didn't come easy, but he has trusted tips that can hopefully help you avoid some mistakes and build the profitable business you've always wanted. During this fascinating interview, you'll learn... To never treat networking like a face-to-face cold call opportunity Why you should do 6 things a thousand times but not a thousand things 6 times Why you must hire those that have ignorance on fire instead of knowledge on ice To find out more about Dr. Misner visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
May 30, 2017 • 38min
EP49: Marie Diamond - The Secret Star Reveals How To Attract Your Business Success
Fifteen years old. That was the age of our guest, Marie Diamond, when her life changed forever. She was run over by a truck and declared dead. Miraculously, she survived, but while she was "on the other side", she felt a calling to enlighten more than 500 million people world wide. Once she returned, she began her crusade. After many experiences, she'd land a place in the wildly popular 2006 film, *The Secret* which enabled her to transform the lives of millions of people. Today, with her powerful vision in mind, she continues to assist her clients through various speaking engagements, workshops, webinars and other products. During this interview, you'll learn... The power of developing a vision that aligns with your values and resonates with future prospects How changing your environment, including your office, can positively affect your business success Why you should always be living your brand To find out more about Marie visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
May 23, 2017 • 28min
EP48: Dr. Jesse Chappus - How Podcasting Can Help Boost Your Brand
Podcasting. It's red hot right now. There are over 300,000 podcasts in the world. Entrepreneurs are jumping in because of a podcast's ability to reach niche audiences, with easily consumable, on-demand audio content, that couldn't have been accessed before. Does that mean it's right for you and your branding strategy? Well, it has certainly worked for our guest, Health & Wellness expert, Dr. Jesse Chappus who is the co-host of the popular Ultimate Health Podcast. During this interview, you'll learn... How a podcast can make you money and elevate your brand exposure What level of commitment you'll need to consistently deliver a high quality show The importance of taking care of your health during your podcasting journey To find out more about Jesse, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
May 16, 2017 • 32min
EP47: Kelly Lee Bennett - How To Overcome Tragedy & Find Happiness In Your Business & Life
Tragedy. At one point or another, we all come face-to-face with it in some capacity and today's guest, Kelly Lee Bennett is no different. During her most turbulent years, there were horrible things in her life such as murder, rape, kidnapping and a bout with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to name a few. For many, after being exposed to those events, they'd either be heavily medicated, locked up somewhere or even worse. Kelly was one of the fortunate ones. Today, she leads an extremely happy life operating her successful executive coaching business. So, what helped her navigate through those rough waters? One of the life savers was being surrounded by the right people who gave her the support she needed. Now, her days are filled with joy and meaning. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of trusting your gut when making business and personal decisions including what people to allow in your life Why you must not be afraid of making mistakes since they can prove to be extremely useful Why you should concentrate on having more fun and purpose in everything you do To find out more about Kelly, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
May 9, 2017 • 33min
EP46: Alan McLaren - Why You Must Beat The 6 Second Scroll Rule For Marketing Success
6 seconds. That's all you have to convince a prospect, who is scrolling on her smartphone, to check out what you are promoting. Let's face it, we are bombarded with marketing messages everyday, so how will you attract your ideal clients through the noise? Today's guest, Alan McLaren, who is the CEO of the creative marketing agency, Infinity Comm, has some ideas. During this interview, you'll learn... The importance of getting back to the basics by making sure your offerings are worth promoting Why creativity is a key factor in setting yourself apart from your competitors Why word-of-mouth advertising is still a crucial marketing tool even in the digital age To find out more about Alan, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com .
May 2, 2017 • 29min
EP45: Bob Burg - How To Build Profitable Business Relationships
People. Remember when their main form of communication was face-to-face? Today, technology has changed that. Many human-to-human interactions have been replaced by texts, emails, smartphones, tablets and social media to name a few. According to our guest, Bob Burg, who is a public speaker and best-selling author, to establish strong business relationships, it's never about technology, it's about people. During this interview, you'll learn... Why nobody buys from computers they know, like & trust The importance of leveraging technology & not hiding behind it when creating business connections Why you should always think about what value you provide people before posting on social media To find out more about Bob, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
Apr 25, 2017 • 41min
EP44: Hal Johnson - The Keys To Not Giving Up When Adversity Strikes
Persistence. Hal Johnson has it. Back in 1988, when he and Joanne McLeod, teamed up to create a series of 90-second televised public service announcements called Body Break to inspire Canadian audiences to "keep fit and have fun," it wasn't embraced right away. In fact, Hal shopped the idea to various places but was turned down repeatedly including by one television network representative who told Hal he didn't feel Canada was ready to see a biracial couple on screen (Hal is half-black while Joanne is white). Others would have been angry, but Hal just used this challenge as motivation. Let's just say, due to his focus and sheer determination, he'd help Body Break become an iconic fixture on TV sets across the country. During this inspiring interview, you'll learn... The importance of taking the positives from rejection to find creative solutions Why you should do investigative work to uncover potential opportunities no one else sees Why it's an absolute must to look for ways to fill a need for people To find out more about Hal and his work with Body Break, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.
