
The Erik Allen Show
Talking with Christian Men about their journey with Jesus, who also happen to be Entrepreneurs, World Changers, & Success Minded
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Jun 30, 2023 • 33min
Ep. 218 | Man On A Mission | Erik Rock
Erik Rock is a Man On A Mission! He is an Entrepreneur, Coach, Creator, Co-Host of Man On A Mission podcast, & Motivator. He’s been directly mentored by Ed Mylett & Dan Fleyshman & many more. This was a very powerful show! Check it out!
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https://youtu.be/JR3iNTBqb8Y
Key Discussion Points:
Being a Man On A Mission
Burning the bridge
Why entrepreneurship skills are crucial
Overcoming obstacles
What is the gateway to REAL impact
Stepping into the light
Fighting against evil
How gamifying EVERYTHING will change your life
Bleeding everywhere
Biggest myths of success
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Jun 21, 2023 • 23min
Ep. 217 | Fear Divides Love Unites | Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon says “Fear Divides Love Unites”. He is a Husband, Father, and Author of 28 books, 14 of which are best sellers so far, including his new book The One Truth, The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, The Power Of Positive Leadership, and The Power Of A Positive Team. His books & talks have inspired MILLIONS of people around the world! So honored to present to you Jon Gordon on the show!
Grab your copy Jon’s new book ‘The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul’ here
DON’T MISS Jon’s FREE webinar he is doing with Ed Mylett on 6/26 @ 4pm EST! Prepare to Elevate Your Mind, Unite Your Team, and Achieve Greater Success with The One Truth! Register here
Check out the awesome episode of Ed’s show with Jon here
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https://youtu.be/tRcVUqu8AsU
Key Discussion Points:
Fear Divides Love Unites
The One Truth, Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul
Where negative thoughts come from
How to Elevate Your Mind
Gratitude Walks
Oneness & Separateness
It’s not the circumstance
Healing your mind
T.U.N.E.
FREE The One Truth Webinar with Ed Mylett on 6/26
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Jun 16, 2023 • 27min
Ep. 216 | Work Your Idea Muscle | Jesse Cole
Jesse Cole says “Work Your Idea Muscle”! He is a husband, father, and the Owner of the Savanah Bananas which has a waitlist for tickets of over 650,000 people! He is an author, keynote speaker, and so much more! This show is mind blowing good! Check it out!
Jesse’s new book ‘Banana Ball: The Unbelievably True Story of the Savannah Bananas’recently dropped! Pick up your copy here
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https://youtu.be/dZ6YfMc0FGs
Key Discussion Points:
Work Your Idea Muscle
Are you going ALL in?
The impact of Banana Ball
Show instead of tell
Fans First Entertain Always
The power of 1st Impressions
Separating business and family
Being inspired by PT Barnum, Walt Disney, & Bill Veeck
Banana Ball World Tour
Being in a Dave Matthews Band video
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Craig Feistner / Stallion Performance / CDA Fitness 1 on 1 – Online & In Person Training. Voted North Idaho #1 Personal Trainer 3x 2021, 2022, 2023.
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Jun 13, 2023 • 25min
Ep. 215 | What Are Your Habits? | Anthony Walker
Anthony Walker asks What Are Your Habits? He is the Owner & Chief Investment Officer at Corner Stone Commercial Investments. He’s raised over $48 MILLION & he’s the host of A Life Well Lived by Anthony Walker Podcast.
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https://youtu.be/wYD2XzLiUyo
Key Discussion Points:
What are your habits?
Starting entrepreneurship at 11
Building your financial freedom
Imposter Syndrome
3 Tips for taking action
How to be successful at Real Estate Investing
Growing up on 20 acres
Launching a podcast
The Real Estate Investment Journey
Rich Dad Poor Dad
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Jun 2, 2023 • 17min
Ep. 214 | High Value Man | Erin Alejandrino
Erin Alejandrino talks being a High Value Man. He is a men’s lifestyle & transformation coach. Host of The High Value Man Conversation Podcast, and so much more! He boldly walks in his faith and is changing so many lives! Don’t miss this episode! Check it out!
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https://youtu.be/LXpWM7DxGEs
Key Discussion Points:
How to be a High Value Man
3 Things EVERY MAN must master
Books that EVERY MAN should read
Be what you want to see
Walking boldly in your faith
Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finances
How to avoid becoming a PAM
How he came to know the Lord
The Aha Moment that changed everything
The 6 V Formula
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May 26, 2023 • 26min
Ep. 213 | Business Isn’t Brain Surgery | Matt LeBris
Matt LeBris had Daymond John tell him once “Business Isn’t Brain Surgery”. Matt worked with Daymond and is an Entrepreneur, Author, Coach, and Host of Decoding Success which is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally, Founder of 1B Branding & much more! So much great knowledge was shared in this episode! Check it out!
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https://youtu.be/FoY1RVNRJvo
Key Discussion Points:
Business Isn’t Brain Surgery
Difference between brand purpose and brand identity
How to find your purpose
Money thermostat
Being determined & going after what you want
Working with Daymond John
How do you get your podcast to the top 1%
Does it take money to make money
What successful brands do that others do not
How to book big names
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May 24, 2023 • 16min
Ep. 212 | Be Authentic & Transparent | Rish Bhandari
Rish Bhandari says Be Authentic & Transparent. He is the Founder & CEO of Content Beta which is on-demand video & design support for software companies. Content Beta is trusted by Recurely, Servicenow, PartnerStoack, Snorkel, & many more. He hosts multiple podcasts & absolutely changing the game! Check out this awesome show!
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https://youtu.be/C9TYWk0ufo4
Key Discussion Points:
– Be Authentic & Transparent
– How to build content
– Is AI our friend?
– How to stand out
– Adapting to business challenges
– Starting a business during covid
– 3 Principles you should have as a digital agency
– Power of podcasting
– Scaling a business
– The perfect fit for B2B Tech, SaaS & Software
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May 19, 2023 • 25min
Ep. 211 | Create The Life You Love | Ben Spangl
Ben Spangl says “Create The Life You Love”! He’s husband, father, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Coach, & Host of The Pursuit podcast which is ranked in the top 1% globally, he’s been featured on Office Hours with David Meltzer & so much more! This was such a great show with so many knowledge drops! Check it out!
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https://youtu.be/XAjR3FWnPR4
Key Discussion Points:
– Create The Life You Love
– How to gain confidence
– Meditation Challenge
– Power of asking & manifesting
– How many books you should be reading
– Overcoming financial struggles
– Inner World VS Outer World
– How podcasting enhances your business
– Proximity matters
– Failure is a great teacher
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May 17, 2023 • 16min
Ep. 210 | Justin Breen | Live An Epic Life
Justin Breen is talking about living an Epic Life! He is the Founder & CEO of BrEpic Communications, BrEpic Network, Visionary, Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author, Coach & much more! You have to be Activator, Maximizer, & Achiever to live an Epic Life! Are you living that life? Check out this awesome show!!
Pick up Justin’s BEST SELLING book ‘Epic Life: How to Build Collaborative Global Companies While Putting Your Loved Ones First’ here – https://amzn.to/3W108kk
Buy Epic Business: 30 Secrets To Build Your Business Exponentially and Give You The Freedom To Live The Life You Want! – https://amzn.to/3x1hmCr
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https://youtu.be/DShIN5kOQLw
Key Discussion Points:
– Live an epic life
– The formula for creating a successful life
– Being an Activator, Maximizer, & Achiever
– What makes a Visionary
– Entrepreneurs typically come from what?!
– Power of telling your story
– The power of being in the BrEpic Network
– Going on a date night for 52 straight weeks
– Balancing priorities
– Building collaborative global companies while putting your loved ones first
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May 12, 2023 • 25min
Ep. 209 | Be The Best You | Nick Carrier
Nick Carrier says Be The Best You! He is a Master Fitness Expert, Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, Speaker, Host of The Best You Podcast, & so much more! He is an expert in goal setting, habit formation, and changing so many lives through his 10 week transformation program. Such a great show! Check it out!
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https://youtu.be/rBdDV70qxyc
Key Discussion Points:
– Be The Best You
– Getting into the fitness industry
– Focusing on the process VS the destination
– How to get back on track when you fall out of healthy habits
– Self correction & setting realistic goals
– Taking a leap of faith into full time entrepreneurship
– Best diet for weight loss
– What is the 10 week transformation program
– 5 Step Framework
– How podcasting has helped him in business
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