The Jeremy Ryan Slate Show

Alex Charfen has helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs grow their business through his insights from consulting for billionaires, the Fortune 500 and some of the most successful people in the world. Alex is the co-founder and CEO of CHARFEN, empowering entrepreneurs to grow and scale businesses and make their greatest contribution. An in-demand thought leader on business strategy and entrepreneurship, he regularly appears in major media outlets such as MSNBC, CNBC, FOX News, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Investor’s Business Daily to provide his unique views and insights. Alex has recognized a certain set of traits that many entrepreneurs have in common, and from that, wrote his book, The Entrepreneurial Personality Type. In This Episode: Starting a business too young? Why systemization is is so important. Do entrepreneurs think differently? Does society fear united entrepreneurs? Alex’s Favorite Quote: “Every failure carries with it the seed of an equal or greater success.” — Napoleon Hill Alex’s Favorite Books: Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller – Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century Revised & enlarged edition by Napoleon Hill (2005) Paperback Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:charfen.com/cyolife Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com jeremyryanslate.com/book jeremyryanslate.com/hosting

Focus is one of the biggest killers of entrepreneurs out there. We can’t march to the same drum of society, but all too often, we try to march to the beat of ten drums at once and hope one of them is the one that will be the big break. Doing what you are doing while you are doing it is so important, actually being present and being on task is of massive value; most people are mentally off in space somewhere. Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:podcast@jeremyryanslate.com Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

Tony Horton is the wildly popular creator of the best-selling fitness series: P90X®, P90X2®, P90X3®, Ten Minute Trainer®, One On One with Tony Horton®, and his latest program he calls “The on-switch to fitness” P90®. Tony is a world-class motivational speaker and the author of top-selling books “Bring It”, Crush It!” and his latest motivational book, “The Big Picture” 11 Laws that will change your life. He has appeared on countless television programs as a fitness and lifestyle expert to promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition. Tony’s latest endeavor is a partnership with 7-Eleven to offer fresh and healthy sandwiches, wraps, salads, and cold pressed juices, providing nutritious options to people on the go. For the past 25 years, he has used his unique brand of humor to change the lives of over 8 mil- lion people through his incredible fusion of motivation, physical exercise, nutrition, and discipline. From worldclass athletes, pro sports teams, celebrities and the U.S. Military, to corporate executives, couch potatoes, and busy moms and dads alike, Tony has what it takes to reach and teach them all. Tony believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. Exercise, whole foods, and the right mindset is the formula that leads to a vibrant, productive and full life for anyone who focuses on being the best they can be. In This Episode: How change in location can be the jump start. The value in consistency. How many attempts it takes to create a successful product The value in exercise variation. How P90X got hooked up with Beachbody Tony’s Favorite Quote: “Do your best and forget the rest” — Tony Horton Robert’s Favorite Books: The Magic Lamp: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals The Seat of the Soul: 25th Anniversary Edition with a Study Guide Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:www.tonyhortonlife.com 30 Day Beachbody OnDemand Trial Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

Anthony Vaughan is the founder for Cognizance Capital Consulting, a company that helps entrepreneurs position their companies for success. Anthony, an under sized West Virginia football player, initially got his start in football training, teaching others the strategies that helped him to go from undersized to really competing. It was initially successful, but fell apart 18 months in; Anthony blames himself. He did something different than a lot of people generally do, and grew from the experience, and creating Cognizance Capital based upon the strategies that he learned after no acting correctly in his initial foray into business. In This Episode: Creating a business from your experience. How cold emailing can be a great start when you have no credibility. Why relying on one referral source is dangerous. Having an income source before going full-time entrepreneur. Why its OK to suck at first. Why you need to take care of your team. Anthony’s Favorite Books: SmartTribes: How Teams Become Brilliant Together Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:http://keithferrazzi.com http://www.adamgrant.net http://cognizancecapital.com Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

I think theres a lot of false ideas out there that people are adopting, as to the way that entrepreneurship works. Entrepreneur stories are missing the real story. Hustle can me hard work, not stupid work. I think people are starting to use the incorrect definition for hustle and I think we looked at not repeatedly running into the same wall but building a better and more effective way around the wall. Entrepreneur stories perpetuate the ideas that it must be the hardest thing you’ve ever done: On a couch, homeless in a shopping cart, credit cards maxed or last dollar. Now, its not to say those stories aren’t out there and very authetic, because they are; some very successful entrepreneurs have becomes more battle tested that way. I’m suggesting that operating thinking thats the way it has to be will cause you to make incorrect decisions or ones with incomplete data. In This Episode: Decide your goal. Figure out what it will take. Do some market research. Doesn’t have to be new, just more effective. Work smarter, not killing yourself. Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show: www.jeremyryanslate.com/strategy Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

Meryl Johnston is a Chartered Accountant, which is the Australian version of a certified public accountant. She started her career in the audit division at BDO (Melbourne), followed by a number of years in commercial roles and a stint as a lecturer in accounting and audit.  She started her own consulting business, but found scaling it to be extremely difficult, and thus looked for a better option — thats when she discovered accounting software. Meryl is a keen surfer and can often be found at her home break at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast. Its actually the main reason that she left her Melbourne home, and that building her company, Bean Ninjas, actually allowed her to do what she loved. In This Episode: Creating a business to pursue your passion. Taking the reins and starting your business. When your business idea doesn’t scale… The importance of having a co-founder. Why recurring revenue is the best model The difference between an accountant and a bookkeeper The financial mistake that most new entrepreneurs make. How much do you charge for your product? Meryl’s Favorite Quote: “Decide your no’s in advance.” — Tim Ferriss Meryl’s Favorite Books: The 7 Day Startup: You Don’t Learn Until You Launch Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:www.beanninjas.com Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com www.jeremyryanslate.com/hosting www.jeremyryanslate.com/book  

Alex Morton has lived a ton of life, and he’s only 26. He’s been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, ET, Grant Cardone and many other places. While still in college, Alex started in Real Estate, but quickly found his way into network marketing. Alex rose the ranks quickly, and before the the age of 25, he made his first million dollars. Alex has began to place his attention on growing his personal brand and online presence and has began a tour in which he will train business people all over the United States to apply the same principles that helped him to create massive success. In This Episode: Using Youtube as a mentor. Setting big, scary goals. The Value in being a good speaker. How setbacks are an opportunity for a comeback. The value in press; good or bad. Being patient when it comes to creating wealth. Alex’s Favorite Quote: “I don’t think in reverse.” Alex’s Favorite Books: Self-Made in America: Plain Talk for Plain People about the Meaning of Success Get Your Free Audio Book Links From Today’s Show:www.linkwithalex.com Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

In addition to being a Fast Company branding expert blogger, David Brier is a multi-award-winning brand specialist whose work h!s been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Package Design magazine, The Dieline, Adweek, INC, Fast Company and numerous other publications in print and online. Being in the top 5% of presenters on Slideshare with over 800,000 views worldwide, David has created brands for a wide range of rebrands, startups and refreshing old brands in the food, tech, health services, tourism, arts, architecture, gourmet industries amongst many others. Recognized for his brilliant use of words, design and imagery, David is one of the most sought-after branding specialists working today. Today, we have the HONOR of giving David the mic, and learning the 9 questions he asks every business owner before deciding if their brand has what it takes to rise above the noise — You have two choices, to rise above the noise and differentiate or be lost in the shuffle, lucky to even survive. In this episode, David Brier gets you started on the part to real differentiation and success   The 9 Questions: How do we stand apart? If we miss a target, how quickly do we rebound? Are we using every tool possible? Does our brand reflect our unwillingness to do something ordinary? Are we doing enough? Do we know how much is too much? Have we settled for something less than we originally envisioned? Are we dealing with little patches instead of handling what we need to? Have we taken too shallow of an approach to find our true point of difference that anyone will care about?   Links From Today’s Show: http://www.risingabovethenoise.com/9-questions-every-business-needs-to-ask-in-60-seconds/ david@risingabovethenoise.com https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/day-frank-kern-influenced-grant-cardone-david-brier?trk=prof-post Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

Robert Greene is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, and The 50th Law. His highly anticipated fifth book, Mastery, examines the lives of great historical figures such as Charles Darwin, Mozart, Paul Graham and Henry Ford and distills the traits and universal ingredients that made them masters. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, Greene’s books are hailed by everyone from war historians to the biggest musicians in the industry (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent). Greene attended U.C. Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He currently lives in Los Angeles. In This Episode: Never lose faith in your passion. Why are humans interested in power? Why outshining the master can be dangerous. What goes into true mastery. The benefit of accelerated learning. The application of military strategy to business. The need to be an adaptive leader. Robert’s Favorite Quote: “Never complain, never explain.” — Benjamin Disraeli Robert’s Favorite Books: The Prince Links From Today’s Show:www.powerseductionandwar.com www.jeremyryanslate.com/strategy Ego Is the Enemy The 48 Laws of Power Mastery The 33 Strategies of War (Joost Elffers Books) The Concise Seduction (The Robert Greene Collection) The 50th Law Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com

Tucker Max received his BA from the University of Chicago in 1998, and his JD from Duke Law School in 2001. He even attended Duke Law School on an academic scholarship, where he neglected to buy any of his textbooks for his final two years and spent part of one semester–while still enrolled in classes–living in Cancun. His first book, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell, is a #1 New York Times Best Seller, spent five years on the list, and has over 2 million copies in print. His second book, Assholes Finish First, and his third book, Hilarity Ensues, are also NY Times Best Sellers. He co-wrote and produced the movie based on his life/book, also titled “I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell.” He has also been credited with being the originator and leader of a new literary genre, “fratire,” is only the third writer (after Malcolm Gladwell and Michael Lewis) to ever have three books on the NY Times Nonfiction Best Seller List at one time, and was nominated to the Time Magazine 100 Most Influential List in 2009. He currently lives in Austin, Texas. Tucker and business partner, Zach Obront, took his knowledge of publishing and created Book in A Box. The company has the formula for book creation, and is the result of a challenge to Tucker to help a woman produce her book — $4 million in sales later, Book in a Box is growing rapidly and created over 200 books.   In This Episode: What to do when getting fired from multiple jobs. Turning your life experiences into a blog, and into a book. Directing writing to the audience, not yourself. Focus on invalidating business ideas to validate them. How to figure out if your business idea can scale. Figuring out the purpose of your book. The questions to ask yourself when writing a book. What having a book does for you. The biggest lesson in entrepreneurship.   Tucker’s Favorite Quote: “If I make the decision about me, I lose. If I make it about us, I win.”   Tucker’s Favorite Books: Malcom X's Autobiography Links From Today’s Show:www.tuckermax.com www.bookinabox.com/create www.jeremyryanslate.com/strategy Today’s Sponsor: www.iboommedia.com