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Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 3min

Setema Gali: From Super Bowl Winner To Results Coach

Setema Gali is a global keynote speaker, trainer, author and COACH. He is not a “business coach” though he has radically transformed hundreds of companies. He is not a “life coach” though he has radically up-leveled thousands of lives. He is very simply a RESULTS Coach. If there is something that you want and you are truly committed to getting it, Setema is simply and literally the world’s greatest coach to the highly committed. He coaches his clients to create real, radical, and even “impossible” results across all four domains of life. Setema is a former NFL football player who was blessed to be a part of the 2002 New England Patriots team and their victory in Super Bowl XXXVI. After retiring from a brief NFL career due to injury, Setema began his entrepreneurial journey in the mortgage and real estate business. Through a decade of ups and downs, Setema finally found the path to his true calling – RESULTS COACH. In this conversation, we talk about what kind of roles do men have as fathers, husbands, friends, and even the impact of our forefathers have on how we act today. You'll understand why Setema says on this interview that "you do you, you stay where you're at, and we are gonna climb the mountain and enjoy the fruits that most people will not ever enjoy". Follow Setema Gali on IG... https://www.instagram.com/setemagali/... Check out his website... https://www.setemagali.com/
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Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 27min

Brent Weeks: 8 Business Tips from Fantasy Author on How to Become A Professional Writer

Brent Weeks is an American author known for his epic fantasy novels filled with intricate plots, dynamic characters, and a deep understanding of human nature. Weeks began his writing career in 2008 with his debut novel "The Way of Shadows," which became a bestseller and marked the beginning of his hugely popular "Night Angel" trilogy. He followed this up with the "Lightbringer" series, which is set in a unique world of magic, politics, and religion, and features an intricate magic system based on color. What sets Brent Weeks apart from other fantasy authors is his ability to create complex, morally ambiguous characters who struggle with their inner demons and face difficult choices. His stories are not just about epic battles and magical powers, but also explore themes such as love, betrayal, redemption, and the nature of power. In this conversation, we go through the many obstacles that any writer faces, and watch carefully because Brent is very realistic about the job, the kind of market is out there, and how tiresome the act of writing professionally can be.  Follow Brent Weeks on IG…  https://www.instagram.com/androssguile/ Check out his website…  https://www.brentweeks.com/
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Mar 9, 2023 • 41min

Jonah Berger: The SECRET Influences In Our Life And How To Flip It To Influence Others

Jonah Berger is an American social psychologist, marketing professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and a best-selling author. He is an expert in consumer behavior, word of mouth, social influence, and how products, ideas, and behaviors become popular. He has published more than 50 articles in top-tier academic journals and has written several books that explore the science behind why people share and talk about certain products and ideas, and how marketers can leverage this knowledge to make their products and services more successful.  Berger's best-known book is "Contagious: Why Things Catch On," which examines the factors that make certain products and ideas go viral. His previous books also contain some true gems, but he's also releasing a new book TODAY, called "Magic Words", where he goes into the kind of language we can use to further our businesses, our social lives, and communicate in a truly powerful way. In this conversation we approach influence, how it works and how it is actually good for you, why Donald Trump is one of the most persuasive people out there, love him or hate him, and his approach to researching language in an era where technology is reaching new heights. Find out more about Jonah Berger…  https://jonahberger.com/   Get a copy of Jonah's new book "Magic Words" OUT NOW.. https://a.co/d/ePn5ExC
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Mar 4, 2023 • 11min

Unexpected Lessons From SAG Awards Winner Jean Smart And HBO MAX's "Hacks"

Jean Smart just won the SAG Awards 2023 for Leading Actress in a Comedy Series due to her role in "Hacks". Believe, it's  a great show, but there are lessons to learn here. Let me know in the comments.
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Mar 2, 2023 • 59min

Bill Perkins: STOP Wasting Your LIFE. Lessons From HIGH Stake Poker Player

Bill Perkins is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and high-stakes poker player. He is known for his successful career in finance and as a venture capitalist, having founded multiple companies and investing in startups. He's also an avid poker player, frequently competing in high-stakes tournaments and cash games. He has authored a book on personal finance and achieving financial freedom called "Die with Zero", where he makes the point that you should NOT work your whole life to save money and spend it when you're old. In this conversation, we approach the fears and motivations that entrepreneurs and dreamers have to balance every day to have a successful life and how you can tap into your potentials more clearly to get better results. Follow Bill Perkins on IG…  https://www.instagram.com/billperkins/ Get a copy of Bill's book "Die With Zero"...  https://www.diewithzerobook.com/welcome
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Feb 22, 2023 • 1h 4min

Amy Porterfield: The BEST Way To START A Business in 2023

Amy Porterfield is an American entrepreneur, writer, and online marketing strategist. With over a decade of experience in the industry, she has become a go-to expert in digital marketing, list building, and creating online courses. She’s got a top-ranked business podcast, best-selling online marketing courses, a new book coming out, and more than 250,000 loyal subscribers who are living Amy’s philosophy by moving away from “step-by-step” and into “ACTION-BY-ACTION.” Her upcoming book, 'Two Weeks Notice', will take you from “stuck” to making strides in the direction of your dreams — even if you have no idea where to start or just how liberating where you’re headed really is. In this conversation, Mark and Amy approach topics related to her book, the strategies she created while coming up in the business working for Tony Robbins, work vs. relationships and how partners play a huge role in our lives, and much more. 
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Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 3min

Damien Rider: Lessons From The Toughest Man Alive on Facing Fears

Damien Rider is a multiple world-record-holding Adventure & Extreme Sports Athlete, Author, Creator of One Breath Meditation, and Global Motivational Speaker. Recognized for his International humanitarian work and physical feats, with two feature documentaries aired on National Geographic, and as a speaker in TED talks Asia Pacific and the United States. In this conversation we go through some of his wildest adventures in life and extreme endurance sports, like jumping off a hot air balloon, running a marathon chile carrying a mattress, and how he overcame childhood trauma to live a unique and successful life, constantly betting on himself.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 1h 15min

Tina Guo: How a Rebellious Attitude and Hard Work Got Her Hollywood Connections

Tina Guo began playing the cello at the age of four and experienced an early life filled with endless hours of practice, which took a toll on her, but yet, she was able to claw her way up, as she said it herself, and reach great heights. Her classical training has given her a strong foundation and versatility as a musician, allowing her to seamlessly transition between genres. Tina drew inspiration from rock and metal music to use her electric cello in a such an amazing way that Hans Zimmer called her two weeks after the release of her "Queen Bee" video.. Her unique combination of instruments has led her to perform on many Hollywood films and video game soundtracks. From "Iron Man 2" to "World of Warcraft", she's lent her talents to some of the biggest names in the industry. As we go into the conversation she also shares precious advice for entrepreneurs, like how she got to her first million and how she balances between studio sessions, traveling, creating fresh compositions and having personal time with friends and family.  Today you will understand the mindset of someone who took an all-in bet on herself, the one and only, Tina Guo.
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Jan 31, 2023 • 55min

Rohan Sheth: A Story Of Struggle, Success, And Status

Rohan Sheth is a sales and marketing specialist who helps entrepreneurs grow to 7-figure business. He took his business from struggling to $20 million in revenue and he has worked with big names like Ed Myllet, Lewis Howes, Dean Graziosi, amd Russel Brunson. But it's not all a bed of roses, because this man has reached luxury and abundance, but also felt the pain of having nothing. We went through the mindset and beliefs that Rohan uses as an entrepreneur, the insane goals he sets for himself, and his very interesting background story. So this is not just a conversation, it's an opportunity to learn directly from a proven badass marketing strategist who has worked his way from the bottom up and talked about the details of that path.
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Jan 25, 2023 • 34min

Scott Barry Kaufman & Jordyn H. Feingold: Choose Growth

Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive psychologist, author and public speaker. He is known for his work on the development and assessment of intelligence and creativity. And Jordyn H. Feingold is a mental health professional specialized in working through trauma, self-doubt and fear.   Together they wrote "Choose Growth: A Workbook For Transcending Trauma, Fear, And Self-Doubt". In it, they lay out step by step how to choose growth, literally, and in the process, how you get to dive into those moments of your life that still take a toll on you.   In this conversation,we talked about some big changes like the post pandemic scenario, where for two years straight our lives were turned upside down, and as we come out the other side in 2023 it seems to be changing even faster. If you feel like it's hard to stay strong during these hard times, Scott and Jordyn offer you a level of reflection you have never experienced before.   So pay attention because you're about to understand what the path to growth looks like.

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