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Chris Voss
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Dec 15, 2023 • 27min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Quit Stalling and Build Your Brand: You Don’t Need an MBA to Crush It in Ecommerce by Ben Leonard
Quit Stalling and Build Your Brand: You Don’t Need an MBA to Crush It in Ecommerce by Ben Leonard
https://amzn.to/41kHs1P
Looking around at the countless ordinary people who have managed to create successful ecommerce brands, it’s hard not to feel a little left out. After all, ecommerce entrepreneurship can be a gateway to freedom—financial freedom, freedom from boredom, and freedom from working 9 to 5 for somebody else. But the ecommerce landscape is also complex, with tons of pitfalls and speedbumps. It’s hard to know what information is valuable and what’s just another course hawked by a get-rich-quick huckster.
Ben Leonard was once in the same place, and he went all in. His journey wasn’t all smooth sailing, but in three years, he built his ecommerce brand to $6 million in annual revenue and a mid-seven-figure exit. Since then, he’s continued to build new brands, mentor ecommerce entrepreneurs, and broker exits. Now, in Quit Stalling and Build Your Brand, Ben brings everything he’s learned to the ultimate ecommerce roadmap. Through practical principles, real-life examples, and step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn:
How to overcome your fears and take the first step
How to create a brand that feels authentic to you and your values
How to build or reinvigorate your business on a solid, scalable foundation
How to successfully launch your first product
How to—eventually—plan a high-value exit
Ecommerce is a vast and exciting landscape, and there’s a lot of money to be made. This is the book every successful ecommerce entrepreneur wishes they’d had when they started. And if they’ve already started, it’s the instruction manual to fine-tuning their brand. With the timeless insights inside, you’ll be ready to set off on your own journey to freedom.
About the author
Ben Leonard is the classic millennial entrepreneur. He built a business on a laptop, in a cupboard, in his spare time. The difference? Ben grew his fitness brand to several million dollars per year in sales and successfully exited after three years; the business holy grail. Ben has been featured by Forbes magazine, is a winner of the Elevator Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award, and a speaker and entrepreneurship champion. Ben lives in Aberdeenshire, Scotland with his family.

Dec 15, 2023 • 21min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Daniel Elliot: From Overcoming Vices to Inspiring Fitness Transformation
Daniel Elliot: From Overcoming Vices to Inspiring Fitness Transformation
Delliottfitness.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Daniel Elliot is an entrepreneur, online fitness coach, and motivational speaker. He is the founder of D Elliot Fitness and has dedicated his life to helping clients improve their fitness habits and mindset. As a single father, Daniel won custody of his son in a custody battle, which served as a turning point in his life. He realized the need to make positive changes and developed a strong mindset to overcome his vices. Now, he uses his own experiences to inspire and guide others on their fitness and personal development journeys.
Summary:
Daniel Elliot, an online fitness coach and motivational speaker, shares his personal journey of overcoming vices and improving his mindset. After winning custody of his son, Daniel realized the need to make positive changes in his life. He quit drinking and smoking and turned to fitness as a way to channel his energy. Daniel emphasizes the importance of self-accountability and the impact it has on personal growth. He offers online coaching programs that focus on both physical fitness and mindset development. By dropping vices and adopting healthy habits, individuals can achieve a stronger mindset and improve their overall well-being.
Key Takeaways:
Overcoming vices requires self-accountability and a willingness to change.
Fitness can serve as a positive outlet for energy and help individuals develop a strong mindset.
Dropping vices is essential for personal growth and achieving a higher level of well-being.
Mindset training is just as important as physical fitness in achieving long-term success.
Setting a positive example for children is a powerful motivator to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Quotes:
"Your actions dictate where you're gonna head in life, and in order for that to change, you have to change what you do."
"Vices are obstacles that let us know if we fall victim to them, we're losing. But if we overcome them, we're winning."
"Fitness is a lifestyle. There's no turning back now. You're either all in or you're all out."
"Kids see everything. It's important to set a positive example for them and be aware of our actions."
"Start by dropping your vices. Focus on getting rid of your issues before adding things to make your life better."

Dec 14, 2023 • 35min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Voice Over LEGAL by Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
Voice Over LEGAL by Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
https://amzn.to/41pUDP8
Attyondemand.com
Robpaglia.com
Voice Over LEGAL is the essential ebook guide for voice actors and broadcasters to managing their business and legal issues - with 100+ pages of essential info including: how to structure/incorporate your business ... write and understand contracts ... ways to get paid ... collect late-pays .... work with agents ... understand taxes, insurance, unions, Fi-Core, copyrights, celebrity impersonations, libel, slander, restrictive clauses, liabilities ... plus a GLOSSARY ... SAMPLE CONTRACT and more.
Be smart. Be prepared.
Voice Over LEGAL can save you time and money by alerting you to legal and business issues before you make costly mistakes.
Author Robert Sciglimpaglia Jr. is a uniquely qualified voice actor / actor / attorney who alerts you to issues to deal with now, and to how to cope with what may arise tomorrow.
How can you run your voice over business without Voice Over LEGAL?
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr. is an attorney, actor, and voiceover artist. He has appeared on national television and has been involved in numerous film and television projects. Robert is the author of the book "Voice Over Legal" and is the founder of Attorney On Demand, a membership service that provides legal counsel to actors, voiceover artists, filmmakers, and business owners.
Summary:
Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr., an attorney, actor, and voiceover artist, joins host Chris Voss to discuss the intersection of law and the entertainment industry. Robert shares his experiences in the acting field and provides insights into the legal aspects of voiceover work. He also talks about the challenges posed by AI and deepfake technology and the implications for copyright and intellectual property rights. Robert emphasizes the importance of protecting one's likeness and creative work in an increasingly digital world.
Key Takeaways:
- Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr. is an attorney, actor, and voiceover artist with extensive experience in the entertainment industry.
- He has appeared on national television and has been involved in numerous film and television projects.
- Robert is the author of the book "Voice Over Legal" and is the founder of Attorney On Demand, a membership service that provides legal counsel to actors, voiceover artists, filmmakers, and business owners.
- AI and deepfake technology pose challenges in terms of copyright and intellectual property rights.
- It is important for individuals to protect their likeness and creative work in an increasingly digital world.
Quotes:
- "I was always too reserved, too much of an introvert to go in front of the camera and act, even though I liked it." - Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
- "Acting is harder than law school. It's hard to make an income and it's completely different learning." - Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.
- "There's a lot of theft going on. Anyone that's created character voices, those are being scraped and stolen left and right." - Robert J. Sciglimpaglia Jr.

Dec 14, 2023 • 46min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Hello Sugar: Revolutionizing the Brazilian Waxing Industry with Franchise Expansion
Hello Sugar: Revolutionizing the Brazilian Waxing Industry with Franchise Expansion
Hellosugar.salon
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Brigham Dallas is the founder and owner of Hello Sugar, a Brazilian wax and sugaring franchise based in Phoenix, Arizona. He started the company in 2015 and began franchising in 2021. Hello Sugar has quickly become one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country, with 76 units in just two years.
Summary:
Brigham Dallas, founder of Hello Sugar, joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss his unique approach to the Brazilian waxing and sugaring industry. Hello Sugar stands out by focusing on making customers feel comfortable and providing a high-quality experience. Brigham shares his origin story, the benefits of sugaring over waxing, and how he built Hello Sugar into a successful franchise. He also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the business and the future of the industry.
Key Takeaways:
- Hello Sugar focuses on making customers feel comfortable during the waxing process.
- Sugaring is an organic form of hair removal that is less painful than waxing.
- Hello Sugar has a unique approach to franchising, with low startup costs and a suite-to-flagship concept.
- The company uses AI technology to automate customer service and streamline operations.
- Brigham Dallas is passionate about helping people start and grow their own businesses.
Quotes:
- "Hello Sugar is revolutionizing the Brazilian waxing and sugaring industry with its focus on making customers feel comfortable." - Brigham Dallas
- "Sugaring is an organic form of hair removal that is less painful and lasts just as long as waxing." - Brigham Dallas
- "Hello Sugar's unique franchise model allows entrepreneurs to start a business with low startup costs and minimal time commitment." - Brigham Dallas

Dec 14, 2023 • 30min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – JT Capital Group: Investing in Multifamily Real Estate for Passive Investors
JT Capital Group: Investing in Multifamily Real Estate for Passive Investors
Jtcapitalgroup.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Denver Lobo is the Managing Principal at JT Capital Group, a boutique real estate private equity group specializing in industrial and multifamily properties in Texas and Florida. He has over 10 years of experience in global finance, FinTech, and real estate.
Deepa Akula is also a Managing Principal at JT Capital Group and leads their investor relations group. She has over 14 years of experience in engineering and commercial real estate.
Summary:
Denver Lobo and Deepa Akula from JT Capital Group join Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss their company and their focus on acquiring and managing institutional-grade multifamily assets in Texas and Florida. They explain how they partner with busy professionals who want to invest in real estate but lack the time and resources to do so. They also introduce their newly launched JT Capital Strategic Income Fund, which aims to provide investors with current income and equity upside. The fund offers two share classes with different preferred returns. Denver and Deepa emphasize their commitment to capital preservation and risk mitigation in the real estate market.
Key Takeaways:
- JT Capital Group specializes in acquiring and managing institutional-grade multifamily assets in Texas and Florida.
- They partner with busy professionals who want to invest in real estate but lack the time and resources to do so.
- The newly launched JT Capital Strategic Income Fund aims to provide investors with current income and equity upside.
- The fund offers two share classes with different preferred returns: 12% and 10%.
- JT Capital Group focuses on capital preservation and risk mitigation in the real estate market.
Quotes:
- "We partner with busy professionals who want to be invested in real estate but don't have the time or resources." - Deepa Akula
- "We are really passionate about delivering double-digit returns." - Deepa Akula
- "We can be extremely selective in what we choose to do." - Denver Lobo

Dec 13, 2023 • 34min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Fitness Business Mastery: The book every fitness coach needs to read as soon as they qualify by Chris Bradley
Fitness Business Mastery: The book every fitness coach needs to read as soon as they qualify by Chris Bradley
https://amzn.to/48aVCon
Theupgradedcoach.co.uk
Do you want to be among the 10% of coaches who don’t fail in the cut-throat fitness industry in their first three years?
As a great fitness coach, you can change lives – but to succeed, you need to be well-prepared for the challenge of running a fitness business. This book is the culmination of a decade of experience gained, lessons learnt, and breakthroughs accomplished. Packed with practical guidance covering everything from your beliefs and authority to your offering, systems and sales, this book will enable you to:
Recognise and attract your ideal clients in a crowded marketplace
Learn how to craft an offer and a five-star programme that's fit for the purpose
Educate and empower your clients with world-class coaching techniques
Build automated systems that wow your clients and dramatically increase retention rates
Identify your own unique strengths and bulletproof your mindset for business growth and new opportunities

Dec 13, 2023 • 32min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Dawn Cady, Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner and Founder of Alleviate Pain
Dawn Cady, Success Guide, Intuitive, Certified Holistic Therapist, Owner and Founder of Alleviate Pain
Alleviatepain.com.au
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Dawn Cady is a certified holistic specialist healer, multi-award winning pain expert, and founder of Alleviate Pain Incorporated. She suffered from chronic pain for 31 years and used to take 13 painkillers a day. In 2014, she created the Neural Alignment Method, a multi-award-winning process that combines over 120 healing tools and techniques. Dawn Cady is dedicated to helping people break free from pain and suffering and live their best lives.
Summary:
Dawn Cady joins Chris Voss on The Chris Voss Show to discuss her mission of alleviating the world's pain. Don shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic pain and how she developed the Neural Alignment Method. She explains the six steps of healing, which include taking responsibility, acceptance, hope, belief, knowing, and being. Don emphasizes the importance of self-care and self-empowerment in healing and offers practical advice for rewiring the brain to achieve optimal health and well-being.
Key Takeaways:
1. Chronic pain often originates from emotional energy that gets stored in the body.
2. Taking responsibility for your life and circumstances is crucial for healing.
3. Acceptance of the present moment and what is allows for growth and transformation.
4. Building hope and belief in your ability to heal is essential for progress.
5. Knowing your power and standing in it empowers you to make positive changes.
6. Being the person you want to be and taking aligned actions leads to transformation.
Quotes:
- "I teach people how to wire their brain to be the best version of themselves."
- "If it's in one person, it's in everyone. We're all carrying a load of rubbish."
- "You are not broken. You're just carrying some stories that make you look like you're broken."
- "No one can heal you. It's you healing you. I can just give you the quickest, fastest, shortest way."

Dec 12, 2023 • 45min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Power of Mindset: 14 Life Changing Principles on How to Achieve True Happiness and Success by Hayk Tadevosyan
The Power of Mindset: 14 Life Changing Principles on How to Achieve True Happiness and Success by Hayk Tadevosyan
https://amzn.to/3RF0iNG
Haykt.org
Do you feel empty and lost inside, even though you should feel happy?
We've been taught to chase an illusion of success and happiness that ends up leaving us numb, lonely and empty inside, without knowing what to do about it....until now!
Hear me out.
By the time I reached my late twenties, I'd already achieved great financial success, however I felt like a failure and empty inside, even though my financial struggles were over.
That's when I challenged the status quo and went through the powerful journey of self discovery that led me to the 4 Factors to a life of true fulfillment and success.
Family. Fitness. Friendship. Finances.
This was when I truly felt like I was the most successful man on earth, and you can too.
The Power of Mindset brings together all the pieces of the puzzle, that most people spend a lifetime looking for, distilled into 14 principles on how to live a fulfilled and happy life without feeling empty and numb.
Among the 14 Principles, You will Learn:
How to use the F4 Formula - The Four Factors of True Success to gain happiness
How to Improve Your Focus and Improve Your Relationships
How to Set S.M.A.R.T. Goals to Achieve Your Desired Result.
How To Attract the Right People into Your Life
How to Face your Fear
...and much more

Dec 12, 2023 • 35min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – I’d Rather Do It Myself: From Micromanagement to Leadership by Valerie Delforge
I'd Rather Do It Myself: From Micromanagement to Leadership by Valerie Delforge
thedelforgegroup.co.uk
The rise of micromanagers has never been so real!
With her 30 years of experience in the Spa, beauty and hair industry, Valerie Delforge takes you on a journey to becoming the leader you deserve to be and release you from your fears of letting go by structuring you and your business.
Whether you are a micromanager or want to learn more about leadership, this book will give you the tools necessary to thrive in your business.
"This book has given me the tools to work on my structure and leadership, fun, and full of stories, I could recognise myself at every page!" - Lina, Hair salon owner and self-confessed micromanager
Valerie Delforge is an International Business Strategy Consultant, supporting business owners, to achieve their well-deserved work-life balance in a profitable business.

Dec 12, 2023 • 34min
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Experienced Personal Injury Atorney Shares Advice on Accidents and Insurance
Experienced Personal Injury Atorney Shares Advice on Accidents and Insurance
Karnsandkarns.com
Show Notes
About The Guest(s):
Bill Karns is an attorney and the co-founder of Karns and Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys. With offices in California, Nevada, and Texas, Bill specializes in litigating major personal injury cases involving car accidents, motorcycle accidents, train accidents, wrongful death, premises accidents, slip and fall accidents, unsafe products, unsafe medical devices, bad drugs, construction site accidents, pedestrian accidents, boat accidents, insurance bad faith, and traumatic brain injury. With over 100 five-star reviews and an award-winning service, Bill and his team provide personalized attention and fight for their clients' rights.
Summary:
In this episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss interviews Bill Karns, an attorney and co-founder of Karns and Karns Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys. Bill shares his journey into law and discusses the importance of having a personal injury lawyer in case of accidents or injuries. He highlights the need to seek medical attention after an accident, avoid talking to insurance companies without legal representation, and the deceptive tactics used by insurance companies to minimize claims. Bill also emphasizes the importance of choosing a law firm that has trial experience and provides personal attention to clients. He concludes by discussing the impact of social media on young people and the firm's support for the Wounded Warrior Project and Four Paws for Patriots.
Key Takeaways:
- Seek medical attention after an accident, even if you don't feel immediate pain or injuries.
- Avoid talking to insurance companies without legal representation to protect your rights.
- Choose a law firm that has trial experience and provides personal attention to clients.
- Social media has a detrimental effect on young people's mental health and self-esteem.
- Karns and Karns supports the Wounded Warrior Project and Four Paws for Patriots.
Quotes:
- "No one likes attorneys or thinks they need an attorney until they need one." - Bill Karns
- "Insurance companies are so cheap, which is why there are so many personal injury lawyers." - Bill Karns
- "We're not a huge behemoth law firm. We have the time and resources to care for our clients." - Bill Karns
- "My cousin Vinny is hands down the greatest, most accurate legal movie of all time." - Bill Karns