Mindset Growth, Rayz Rantz, Breaking Barriers

Mike Lee is a keynote speaker, author, and coach who helps leaders and organizations master the skills of the future. He is the founder of Mindshift Labs, a company that offers workshops, coaching, and podcasts on topics such as mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and high-performance. Mike has a diverse background in sports psychology and basketball, having trained some of the NBA’s elite players such as Steph Curry. He is also the author of The New Rules For The Future of Leadership, a book that reveals the counter-cultural approach to leading and performing in a volatile, uncertain, and complex world. Mike’s mission is to help people find their inner power and poise to thrive in business and life.

Sergio Nazarro is a former real estate agent, Air Force veteran, and performance coach who helps people redefine success and embrace self-assurance. He is the founder of Become the Standard, a coaching program that empowers individuals to break free from the trap of seeking external validation and instead cultivate self-acceptance and self-love. Sergio has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from the University of Colorado-Denver. He served in the Air Force for 13 years, including one tour to Afghanistan, where he developed his leadership skills and core values of integrity, service, and excellence.After leaving the military, Sergio became a licensed real estate broker in 2014 and joined 8z Real Estate, a leading company in Colorado. He represented a wide array of buyers and sellers across the Front Range, specializing in new home construction and mountain communities. He also became a partner and coach at 8z, mentoring and training other agents to achieve their goals.Sergio’s personal journey is equally remarkable, as he overcame challenges such as PTSD, a failing marriage, and even a heart attack, to build a thriving seven-figure business. He realized that his success was not dependent on external factors, but on his own self-worth and self-confidence. He decided to share his insights and experiences with others who are struggling with similar issues and help them transform their lives. Sergio is now a highly sought-after performance coach, speaker, and podcast guest. He has been featured on The Determined Society with Shawn French, where he discussed his philosophy of redefining success and embracing self-assurance over external validation. He also hosts his own podcast, Your Self Worth, where he talks about topics such as body dysmorphia, self-hatred, self-acceptance, and self-love.Sergio’s mission is to help people become the standard in their own lives, by unlocking their true potential and living authentically. He believes that everyone has the power to create a more fulfilling and joyful life, by relying on their own opinions and beliefs, rather than seeking approval from others. He offers coaching services, online courses, and live events through his website, https://becomethestandard.live/.

Gary and Heather welcome Roy Osing back to the podcast for the second part of their discussion. In this episode they do a deep dive into Roy's book and the topics within. Roy Osing is a seasoned business leader, marketer and author with over three decades of experience in the data and internet industry. He was the president, executive vice-president and CMO of a leading company in the sector, where he grew the business from a startup to a $1 billion powerhouse. He is also a prolific writer, speaker, mentor, consultant and the creator of the Be Different or Be Dead book series. His books offer practical and proven strategies to help individuals and organizations stand out from the crowd and achieve their goals. His most recent book, The Audacious ‘Unheard-of Ways’ I Took a Startup To A BILLION IN SALES, shares his insights and secrets on how to build a successful business and career. Roy is driven by his passion to inspire and empower leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations to be different or be dead.

Gary and Heather welcome Roy Osing to Mindset Growth Podcast. Roy Osing is a former president, executive vice-president and CMO of a major data and internet company, where he led the organization from its early stage to $1 billion in annual sales. He is also a content marketer, blogger, educator, coach, adviser and the author of the book series Be Different or Be Dead. His books provide practical and proven ways to improve both business and personal performance by being unique and standing out from the crowd. His latest book, The Audacious ‘Unheard-of Ways’ I Took a Startup To A BILLION IN SALES, reveals his secrets to building a successful business and career. Roy is passionate about inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and organizations to achieve their true potential by being different or being dead. Be sure to stay tuned for part 2 of this episode next week!

In this episode of Mindset Growth Ray Gage interviews Oakland McCulloch. Lieutenant Colonel Oak McCulloch is a retired U.S. Army officer, author, and speaker who has served in various leadership positions and operational deployments. He has also taught at several military and academic institutions and has received numerous awards and honors for his service. He is the author of Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be, a book that shares his insights and principles on leadership. He currently works as the Recruiting Operations Officer for the Eagle Battalion Army ROTC program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he has helped grow the program and mentor future leaders. He lives in Daytona Beach, Florida with his wife and family.

In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary Bontrager interviews Monte Wyatt, the CEO of AddingZEROS, a global executive and organizational development firm that helps CEOs and executives bring clarity to how they lead and manage their organizations. Monte is also the co-author of the best-selling book “Pulling Profits Out of a Hat”, which reveals the five disciplines of exponential growth. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who wants to learn how to think strategically, execute effectively, and add zeros to every aspect of their business and life. Tune in now and discover how you can transform your company, achieve incredible results, and advance your career with Monte Wyatt’s insights and guidance

What does it mean to live a meaningful life? How can we find purpose and fulfillment in our work and relationships? How can we cope with the challenges and losses that life throws at us? In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary Bontrager interviews Jan Peterseim, a funeral director and community leader who has been involved with funeral service since 1963. Jan shares her insights and experiences on how she helps people celebrate life and memories, how she deals with grief, and how she balances her personal and professional roles. She also reveals the lessons she learned from her late husband, Short Peterseim.

In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary Bontrager welcomes Zach Larison back to the show. Zach is the owner of AZ Custom Remodeling, a company that offers complete home remodeling and design services to Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska. He reveals how he changed his mindset, set goals, surrounded himself with the right people, and learned from his mentors. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities he faced in growing his business, and how he gives back to the community and impacts others with his work. This is a powerful conversation that will motivate you to overcome your obstacles and pursue your dreams.

Karen Allen is a keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and life coach who helps people overcome challenges and create a life they love. She has an incredible story of resilience and transformation, as she lost her husband and everything else in one year, and decided to make an intentional choice to rebuild her life by letting go of perfectionism and embracing her whole self. She shares her story and insights in her TEDx talk, her book, and her podcast, where she explores the power of mindful choices and small changes. She is also a super-mom, a healthy eater, a super organized person, and an amateur musician who loves to sing off-key. She believes that when people choose to be better, they make the world a little better, too. In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary chats with Karen about how she turned her tragedy into a triumph, how she developed a growth mindset, and how she lives a stress-free, joy-filled life. This is an inspiring conversation that listeners don’t want to miss!

In this episode of Mindset Growth, Gary Bontrager interviews Jenny Maxwell, a personal development coach who has an amazing story of transformation. Jenny shares how she went from being a successful entertainer in Ireland to feeling lost and unhappy in the US, and how she discovered her passion for coaching and helping others. She talks about the program she created for the kids at the Juvenile Justice center, called 'Map to Your Future', which gives them the power to choose and overcome their challenges. She also reveals how she helps her clients change their stories and habits, and how you can do the same. If you are looking for inspiration and guidance to reinvent yourself and live the life you deserve, you don't want to miss this episode!