
The CLS Experience with Craig Siegel
The CLS Experience podcast, hosted by Craig Siegel, is a powerhouse of transformation, mindset, and reinvention. Ranked in the top 0.05% globally, this show brings you electrifying conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, and thought leaders who have shattered limitations and redefined success. Craig’s unique ability to extract powerful insights and energy from his guests creates a dynamic experience that leaves listeners inspired, activated, and ready to elevate. If you’re ready to expand your thinking, unlock your potential, and step into your next level, welcome to The CLS Experience. For updates, follow @craigsiegel_cls and you can also grab the book, WSJ and USA Today bestseller 'The Reinvention Formula'. Craig believes the riskiest thing we can do is to play it safe.
Latest episodes

Apr 24, 2025 • 8min
If I Had To Start From Scratch, I Would…
Taking a leap from a secure career to pursue my passion felt like stepping onto a tightrope without a safety net. Back when I had only 300 followers, I envisioned creating something as revolutionary in personal development as Apple is in tech—bold, sleek, and a trailblazer. In this episode of The CLS Experience, I share the exhilarating journey from those early days of uncertainty to building a million-dollar network from scratch. Through strategic networking and relentless persistence, I turned a simple idea into a thriving community of industry giants and transformative thinkers. Let’s go deeper.0:37 - The Start of CLS1:48 - Leveraging My Network2:15 - Starting A Million Dollar Network From Scratch4:38 - What and Who Do You Need To Connect With More Deeply?5:22 - What Will You Prioritize?To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 21, 2025 • 43min
The Art Of The Start With Guy Kawasaki
On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. He's not just any expert; he's the trailblazer who defined what it means to be a brand evangelist, starting in the 1980s at Apple's Macintosh Division and later, magnifying his impact as Apple's chief evangelist in the mid-1990s, just to name a few. Fast forward to today, he's at the helm of Canva, an AI-powered graphic design behemoth that boasts over 170 million users and is generating a staggering $1.7 billion in revenue, No big deal. Canva stands tall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023 and graces TIME’s Most Influential Companies List for 2023, BIG facts. He also has a dynamic thought provoking podcast called Remarkable people where he dives deep below the surface, REAL deep. Throughout a career spanning four decades, he has left his undeniable mark on giants like Google, Mercedes-Benz, and Wikipedia, AND he's a dynamic speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Whether it’s about leading the charge in Silicon Valley, penning the playbook on innovation, or teaching us the art of the start, he’s been a guiding light in navigating the complexities of creativity and success. He's just a juggernaut in all facets of life and a terrific husband and father. Please welcome the impressive, highly influential, multifaceted, handsome and abundant, Guy Kawasaki. 5:42 - Aligning Yourself With Something Great 7:45 - Exploring AI and Passion in Work 17:48 - The Power of Growth and Grit 35:44 - The Art of The Interview and Good QuestionsCheck out Guy’s Podcast Here: https://guykawasaki.com/remarkable-people/Grab a copy of Guy’s latest book here: https://guykawasaki.com/books/think-remarkable/To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Guy Kawasaki follow Guy on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 19, 2025 • 23min
How To Become A Disruptor With Whitney Johnson
Whitney Johnson, the esteemed CEO of Disruption Advisors, graces us on today’s episode of The CLS Experience with her profound insights on personal and professional growth. As a visionary in the realm of personal disruption, Whitney unpacks how individuals can ignite their own transformations, differentiating between the nuances of personal and business disruptions. Learn how embracing both major and minor changes can propel you toward meaningful growth by retraining your mind and body to welcome abundance and joy, thereby unlocking a world of new possibilities. Whitney offers a roadmap for harnessing fear as a catalyst for positive change, rather than a deterrent. Let’s have some fun. 7:41 - Disrupting 16:22 - Embracing Change and Personal Growth 22:35 - Unlocking Your Best PotentialConnect with Whitney here: https://thedisruptionadvisors.com/whitney-johnson/ To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Whitney Johnson follow Whitney on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 17, 2025 • 9min
Impact Driven Goals
Let’s unlock the secrets to setting aligned goals that not only lead to success but also create lasting significance in your life and career. This episode of The CLS Experience promises to transform the way you approach your professional journey by emphasizing impact-driven objectives and connecting your daily efforts to a greater purpose. Together, we'll explore the art of envisioning long-term goals and breaking them down into actionable steps, all while nurturing the habits that support personal and professional growth. Whether you're aiming to redefine your role as a leader, disruptor, or visionary in your industry, we've got the tools and insights to help you get there. Let’s go deep.0:37 - Setting aligned goals 3:16 - Cultivating That Long-Term Vision5:21 - Identifying Your Position In Your Desired Industry6:34 - Are you a leader, disruptor, visionary? 7:48 - The 3Ps ProductTo join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 14, 2025 • 54min
Million Dollar Weekend With Noah Kagan
Tech visionary Noah Kagan, known for his pivotal roles at Mint and Meta, joins us on the Today’s episode of The CLS Experience with invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, mindset, and personal growth. From founding AppSumo to penning Million Dollar Weekend, his accomplishments are the stuff of legend. Let’s go deeper.On today’s episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. After graduating from UC Berkeley, He was the 4th employee at Mint and employee #30 at Facebook, where he invented status updates, developed the Facebook ads platform, and worked on the very first version of Facebook's mobile app, BIG facts. He didn't just participate in the tech boom—he helped ignite it. Now, he’s better known as the mastermind behind AppSumo, a titan that’s become the go-to resource for entrepreneurs looking to scale their operations quickly and efficiently. With a knack for launching multi-million dollar businesses over a single weekend, he's turned startup success into a science, No big deal. His best-selling book, Million Dollar Weekend, breaks down his methodology: from sparking an idea, conducting swift market analysis, to securing those first crucial sales, all within 48 hours. He’s a testament to the power of starting small, thinking big, and scaling fast. He’s just a juggernaut in all facets of life and an extraordinary human being. Please welcome the definition of an entrepreneur, the digital trailblazer and the master of rapid business innovation, the handsome and trailblazing Noah Kagan.11:06 - Energy Management and Networking Lessons14:05 - Connecting With Success19:51 - Building Success Through Long-Term Relationships27:19 - Navigating Personal Worth and Priorities35:00 - The Not Yet Entrepreneurial Journey38:24 - Persistence and Commitment in Entrepreneurship43:58 - Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities and PrioritiesConnect with Noah here: https://noahkagan.com/ To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Noah Kagan follow Noah on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 10, 2025 • 7min
Claiming Your Position
Unlock the secrets to living a life driven by your deepest desires, and embark on a journey to transform your mindset in our bonus episode of The CLS Experience. We invite you to explore how claiming your position in life can ignite breakthroughs and shift your consciousness, allowing you to pursue the life you truly want. We dive into the concept of whether desires choose you or you choose them, and how these whispers from the Light can guide you to your highest potential. This episode promises to help you break free from fear, doubt, and societal expectations, and connect with your purpose like never before. Let’s go deep.1:16 - Awakening A Desire and Setting Big Goals 3:08 - Do you choose your desire or does your desire choose you? 4:02 - Allowing your deepest desires to guide your decisions4:58 - What Do You Truly Desire That Is Holding You Back from Pursuing It? To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 7, 2025 • 54min
The Speaker Lab With Grant Baldwin
On today's episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. He's a world class keynote speaker AND the founder and CEO of The Speaker Lab, a training company for public speakers where he takes you from booked, to paid to speak, AND his insights will penetrate your soul. He's the best-selling author of 'The Successful Speaker' and the host of 'The Speaker Lab Podcast' – which provides tangible insider strategies on business tactics, speaking tips and more. With over 400,000 people captivated at more than 500 events nationwide, he's a veteran in the speaking world, and very few do it better. His dynamic blend of humor, stories, and practical insights leaves audiences both entertained and equipped with actionable steps for success. From inspiring students at Purdue University to earning standing ovations at national conferences and workshops, his impact is profound and abundant. He's just a juggernaut in all facets of life and a fantastic husband and father. Please welcome the transformative, charismatic, and handsome, dynamic and multifaceted Grant Baldwin. 8:13 - Specialize to Grow Your Business16:28 - Crafting an Engaging Presentation Strategy23:08 - Mastering Public Speaking Skills26:56 - Speaker Success Roadmap35:38 - Leveraging Speaking Opportunities for Business40:53 - Building Professional Relationships With Integrity45:50 - Mastering Speaking Tips for Growth52:38 - Embracing Wisdom and AuthenticityConnect with Grant Here: https://thespeakerlab.com/To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Grant Baldwin follow Grant on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 5, 2025 • 48min
How To Awaken Inner Power With Adeyemi Adeyosoye
Spiritual explorer Adeyemi Adeyosoye graces us on today’s episode of The CLS Experience with his profound insights on what it truly means to live authentically. His refreshing perspective encourages us to step aside and allow life's natural flow to manifest through us, creating a presence that is both magnetic and true to our path. Adeyemi invites us to embrace our true selves without judgment and to see moments of inauthenticity as integral opportunities for growth. By relaxing our grip on ego and control, we can achieve a state of flow that enhances personal fulfillment and alignment with life's purpose. Let’s go deep. 11:32 - Embracing Authenticity for Leadership Success18:47 - Embracing Fear and Growth32:14 - The Power of Sexual Energy38:03 - Exploring the Dark Masculine Power46:56 - Unleashing Future PotentialConnect with Adeyemi here: joinotherside.comTo join our community click here.➤ To connect with Adeyemi Adeyosoye follow Adeyemi on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Apr 3, 2025 • 8min
Your Next Big Idea
Let’s unlock the secrets to living a life brimming with purpose and intention in this special bonus episode of The CLS Experience. Join me, as I challenge you to conceptualize your big idea for 2025—a vision deeply meaningful to you, not bound by conventional rules. We’ll explore how to radically reframe your mindset, find opportunities amidst struggles, and shake up the status quo in pursuit of true fulfillment. Whether you’re contemplating a career shift or seeking fresh insights for a big year, allow this conversation to guide you toward uncovering your soul mission and tapping into your untapped potential. Let’s go deep. 1:25 - Expanding Your Capacity5:05 - Getting Intentional6:06 - Surrounding Ourselves With The Right PeopleTo join our community click here.➤ To connect with Craig Siegel follow Craig on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Mar 31, 2025 • 58min
Returning To Yourself With Amanda Bucci
Trailblazing digital creator Amanda Bucci joins us on Today’s Episode of The CLS Experience, with her inspiring journey from a young seven-figure CEO to a certified spiritual psychology and trauma-informed life coach. Her evolution is a testament to the power of authenticity, reinvention and personal transformation and I personally think she’s brilliant. Let’s go deep.On today's episode of The CLS Experience, we have a very exclusive treat. Starting as a digital creator in 2014, she’s not just any author and coach, she's revolutionizing the way we approach authenticity AND personal growth, and she does it with grace, humility and courage. Certified in Spiritual Psychology and Trauma-Informed Life Coaching, her visionary approach is empowering creators and entrepreneurs to align with their true authentic selves. Her experience as a 7-figure CEO before the age of 25, combined with her coaching expertise, reflects her unique methods, big facts. Her debut book 'Followed' and her successful Bucci Radio Podcast, highlight her as a standout thought leader in the digital space but she’s so much more. Using a unique blend of business-based actionable strategy, intuition & embodiment, healing of trauma, and reprogramming subconscious patterns; SHE is your one-stop shop for running your brand and business in a way that works for YOU. She's just a juggernaut in all facets of life and a terrific human being. Please welcome the dynamic, trailblazing, and brave, THE brilliant and abundant Amanda Bucci. 6:46 - Achieving Alignment and Reinvention13:31 - Social Media's Dark Side23:38 - Navigating Authenticity in Social Media27:21 - Boundaries and Authenticity in Relationships33:58 - Journey to Authenticity and Expansion48:27 - Identity Transformation and Surrender Process56:15 - Authenticity and Wisdom ExchangeJoin the Path with Amanda Bucci here: https://amanda-bucci.mykajabi.com/the-path-2024To join our community click here.➤ To connect with Amanda Bucci follow Amanda on Instagram➤ Order a copy of my new book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and business strategies to elevate your day, text (917) 634-3796To follow The CLS Experience and connect with Craig on Social Media:➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X