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On today's episode, Seth speaks to Steve Baker, Vice President of The Great Game of Business Inc, about looking for true transformation and help business leaders understand the upside of an engaged staff. He wants you to fantasize about a business life in which others share the burdens often reserved for owners and executive staff. Steve believes you should view prosperity as a journey, not just an outcome,Great Game™ educates your people in the rules of business, rallies them around a common goal, empowers them to see and improve the score, and engages them by giving them skin in the game... presenting them with the opportunity (or lose) as a team.Steve coauthored Get in the Game as well as the update of the number one bestseller, The Great Game of Business—20th Edition. Known for his engaging and irreverent style, Steve is a top-rated, sought-after speaker and coach on open-book management, strategy and execution, leadership, and employee engagement.His audiences range from Harvard University to the Department of Defense, and he is a regular at Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5000 Conference. He has served on the Board of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) and SRC Holding’s Ownership Culture Initiative.Steve is an award-winning artist and lives in Springfield, Missouri, with his trophy wife, JoAnn, and three above-average children.Learn more about The Great Game of Business and Connect with Steve:Websitehttps://www.greatgame.com/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/greatgameofbusiness/@greatgameofbusinessTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Gr8GameBusiness@Gr8GameBusinessLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-great-game-of-business/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/user/GreatGameofBusinessThe Great Game of BusinessInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thegreatgameofbusiness/thegreatgameofbusiness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth and Kevin speak to Mike Weiss, an Education Expert , about how he has absolutely loved working with consultants and entrepreneurs who are obsessed with student results and ready to reach seven, eight, even nine figures with their business creating online courses and membership Sites.He spent more than 30 years in having raised more than $100,000,000 and served as a Financial Consultant to thousands of Clients. Additionally, Mike Co-founded (and later sold) GreenTrack, a leading financial and tax reporting company that was responsible for tracking more than $26 Billion in assets. From Finances to Digital, Mike transitioned to a career in Digital Marketing and, Co-founded (and later was bought out) NeuroGym. In less than 16 months, the company went from $100,000 per year to more than $2,000,000 acquiring over 7,000 customers in 80 countries. In 2012, Mike was chosen top four (out of four-hundred) for Infusionsoft’s, “Marketer of the Year.”Mike recognized early on in the financial industry that customer education and results were the keys to success. Then, after his move to Digital Marketing, this became his, “Mantra.” In the years that followed, Mike Weiss has become recognized as one of the, “Top Guns” in Digital Education and Technology with a specialization in client engagement, e-learning, online marketing and sales, digital badging and gamification.Mike formed Client Engagement Academy which has designed, built and manages more than 30 “Cutting Edge” EdTech Platforms for many of the Digital Marketing Leaders in the industry. When he’s not, “Breaking New Digital Ground,” Mike spends time with his soulmate, Carolyne, and their family. They have a powerful spiritual practice and work toward helping others to treat all relationships with humanity and dignity.From Finances to Digital, Mike transitioned to a career in Digital Marketing and, Co-founded (and later was bought out) NeuroGym. In less than 16 months, the company went from $100,000 per year to more than $2,000,000 acquiring over 7,000 customers in 80 countries. In 2012, Mike was chosen top four (out of four-hundred) for Infusionsoft’s, “Marketer of the Year.” Mike recognized early on in the industry that customer education and results were the keys to success. Then, after his move to Digital Marketing, this became his, “Mantra.”In the years that followed, Mike Weiss has become recognized as one of the, “Top Guns” in Digital Education and Technology with a specialization in client engagement, e-learning, online marketing and sales, digital badging and gamification. Mike formed Client Engagement Academy which has designed, built and manages more than 30 “Cutting Edge” EdTech Platforms for many of the Digital Marketing Leaders in the industry.When he’s not, “Breaking New Digital Ground,” Mike spends time with his soulmate, Carolyne, and their family. They have a powerful spiritual practice and work toward helping others to treat all relationships with humanity and dignity.Learn more about Mike here,clientengagementacademy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth and Kevin speak to David Lee Jensen, 2x Bestselling Author, Speaker & Entrepreneur Coach about how his purpose is to create a remarkable impact on the production and prosperity of the world. He is Author of the #1 Bestselling book The Naked Interview: Hiring Without Regret and also Hire Me Or Else: How to Land a Job You Love. He travels the world as a motivational keynote speaker focused on Culture, Team Building, Hiring, Leadership and Entrepreneurship sharing the stage with the likes of Steve Forbes, Tim Storey and Joe Polish. David shares his insight, inspiration and secrets to success, from growing a company to $2.5 billion in client sales to the entrepreneurial leap. His analogies on genius, hard-work, happiness and his story of overcoming personal adversity to get there are riveting. His expertise in hiring the right person, the first time and every time is applicable in every arena as “The people you choose will change the trajectory of your business... and life.” His clients include start-up entrepreneurs to Fortune 50, like Microsoft, NetApp, Domino’s, McDonald’s and an affiliate-partnership with Cardone University.David is currently presenting the CR8 Your Future Conference a two-day live event to help you become - or accelerate as - an entrepreneur. "We'll help you master your message, brand, package, and deliver your knowledge by utilizing strategies of already successful entrepreneurs. This is NOT a 'motivational' event; though you will be inspired! You will learn, workshop and implement actionable tools and leave this event knowing EXACTLY what your next steps are towards sharing your unique ability with the world and enjoying the freedom of entrepreneurship."David believes by creating 8 million entrepreneurs to help the 8 billion on planet earth we can change the future for the better. #CR8yourfuture https://www.cr8conference.com/His newest venture is the most exciting ever; a culmination of all of his entrepreneurial learning journey. Listen to the episode as he gives us the network of successful friends (and experts) to help you become an Author, Speaker, Coach and Online Marketer.His Hiring Academy is from his experience as a hiring and team-building expert; having grown multiple businesses from tens of employees to thousands and vastly increasing retention rates. His book was a #1 Bestseller - The Naked Interview: Hiring Without Regret. I travel internationally as a keynote speaker, with over 25 years experience as an executive, consultant and successful entrepreneur. Personnel is very likely your biggest expense; save time, money and headaches by training your staff to hire just the best and brightest. Whether in New York or New Delhi, every manager in every department will now make the same high-quality hires with this codified process. The Hiring Academy virtual-training system is your secret weapon to eliminating the costs of a bad hire. Learn to hire the right person, the first time and every time. www.HiringAcademy.comLearn more about David Lee Jensen here, http://davidleejensen.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth speaks to Tom Schwab, Founder & Chief Evangelist Officer at Interview Valet to talk about podcasting and why it should play an important part in your marketing strategy. On the show you’ll learn:Why podcast interviews convert 25 times better than blogsHow podcasts can help to build trustHow to find and get booked on the podcasts that matter to your businessHow to be an ideal guest & predictably turn listeners into leadsWhy you should have a landing page for your podcast showPlus, Tom provides his top tip/key takeaway.If you’d like to connect with Tom you can find him on Twitter (link below) and on LinkedIn (Link Below). You can also find everything he spoke about on the show including his ultimate podcast guest interview checklist here.Marketing at it's heart is starting a conversation with someone who could be an ideal customer.If you can't make it through the noise, how will you drive traffic and leads?The answer is not to add to the noise to be heard, but to speak directly to your dream customers. There is no easier or effective way than being featured on targeted podcast interviews they already listen to.Interview Valet makes it easy for the podcast host and the guest. We take care of everything but the speaking. A white glove concierge level service, you get on the big podcasts and turn listeners into leads with a proven marketing system.Twitter: https://twitter.com/TMSchwabLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmschwab/Contact Tom at:Tom @InterviewValet.comText: 269-217-6690https://interviewvalet.com/talkwithtom/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth speaks with Luke Acree, President of ReminderMedia about how he has worked with tens of thousands of independent business professionals over the years, helping them understand how to connect with their client database in ways that generate leads, secure repeat clients, and drive more referrals.Along his path from software engineer to leader of a multi-million-dollar company, Luke has used his uncanny ability to solve problems to deliver solutions that drive revenue and foster success for service-based sales professionals across the country.He has spoken at Inman Connect, The Disrupt Tour and appeared on several podcasts, including GSD Mode, Real Estate Uncensored, and Pat Hiban’s Real Estate Rock Star Radio.He also co-hosts his own sales and marketing podcast, Stay Paid. In 2003, ReminderMedia launched American Lifestyle magazine, a one-of-a-kind, customizable marketing tool. Since then, ReminderMedia has helped over 60,000 clients build relationships with their most important contacts, leading to more referrals and repeat business.Luke Acree has worked with tens of thousands of real estate and sales professionals, coaching them in the art of relationship marketing and in-depth customer service. He also runs an entire inside/outside sales force as President of ReminderMedia.more about Luke here,https://remindermedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth and Kevin Harrington speak to Steve Simes , Founder of Bluefish, one of the top personal concierge services in the world, and an expert marketer within the luxury industry, Steve has been quoted in various publications & TV including the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, London’s Sunday Times, South China Morning Post and many more...About the art of making things happen, Steve Sims was the son of a brick mason. This laid the foundation, yes… pun intended…, for his insane work ethic. Steve paints this amazingly vivid picture in his new book Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen, where he saw his dad, uncles, and cousins. His entire family tree down the line of ladders. In that moment he realized that he would eventually be the next one on the ladder for the rest of his life. That night, he quit.The second he was clear there was a different way to think, he took action.Ever since Steve has been pulling off the unimaginable. He’s been able to make his clients’ wildest dreams come true, from a wedding at the Vatican, to being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, to powerful business introductions to moguls like Elon Musk.Steve is an entrepreneur in the truest sense of the word, Steve is well regarded within the luxury world for his innovation and down-to-earth personality. Known for his honesty, integrity and doing things “his way,” Steve creates experiences for his clients that they could never have imagined being possible.He makes the impossible, possible, after all he is quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur MagazineMore about Steve here,https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-making-things-happen-bluefishing-steve-sims/id1429230476 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth speaks to Garrain Jones , Motivational speaker and transformation coach, about the power of Positive Thinking over 200 times to reinforce the practice in his life. As a former criminal carrying the baggage of a tough upbringing, he created a process to overhaul the mental patterns leading him to bad life decisions and came out the other side a new man. The author of the upcoming book Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life explains the power thought has in rewriting your life story.A former music industry icon, Garrain Jones is a Transformation Coach and globally recognized speaker. After overcoming homelessness and a life of hardships, his goal is to help others lead amazing lives full of abundance. He speaks to audiences large and small on the power of transformational change. Garrain’s book, Change Your Mindset Change Your Life is pending release.Where did the idea for Change Your Mindset Change Your Life come from?GARRAIN: Seven years ago, I was at the lowest point of my life. I had been living out of my car for two and a half years, was six figures in debt, my daughter disowned me for not being present in her life, and my girlfriend broke up with me because I couldn’t seem to get my life together. I didn’t care whether I lived or died. August 2011 at 3:43 am was the night everything changed. All my life, I’ve focused on what I don’t want, and that’s what I kept attracting. But this was the first night I focused on not only what I wanted, but how I wanted to feel. It was my moment of awakening. Crying and screaming at the top of my lungs, I yelled out, “I’m tired of fighting! I want to be happy, healthy, and surrounded by nothing but positive people! I just want to inspire people!” I knew I also wanted to make money, but I wanted that money to represent something that I passionately believe in. I needed a sign. A week later, I was at the gas station with my last $2, and a homeless man walked up to me asking me for money. I told him that he had more money than me, and he replied, “Change your mindset, change your life,” and walked away. It was in that moment, everything I knew in life had changed. I realized that my life was the way that it was because of how I was thinking. If I could change how I was thinking, then my life could change; and that’s precisely what happened.What does your typical day look like and how do you make it productive?GARRAIN: I start my day being charged up with life. I spend the first hour mediating, praying, eating healthy, dancing, singing and doing some form of exercise. All of that is my extreme me time that I like to call my “Panda Power Hour.” This has me overflowing and being at my highest self, and that momentum carries me throughout the entire day. I don’t really have a typical day because I am always focused on experiencing new adventures that keep me stimulated. As far as productivity goes, I start off by setting my daily goal. I write a list of things that I need to do so that I experience the momentum of winning, which includes:– Three primary business milestones– Three health and fitness goals– Learn one new thing– Create one new thing– Do my best to find a problem I can solveThese activities somehow always seem to drive results.How do you bring ideas to life?GARRAIN: I will typically ask a question in either prayer or out loud, and those questions are always answered when I am doing something I love, whether it be running, cycling, swimming, dancing or on my occasional morning walks. As soon as the idea hits me, I stop everything I’m doing and listen. Then I’ll write down whatever I feel in that moment in specific detail. I become hyper-aware of my surroundings, looking for signs on people’s shirts, being aware of the message in a song on the radio, the formation of a cloud, etc. I know all the signs are always around, I just make myself available enough to receive them.Learn more about Garrain Jones here,https://garrainjones.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth speaks to Suzanne Evans, CEO at Driven Inc., helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow, scale, and flourish. Suzanne loves partnering with a business to show them their growth potential in their business, and even more than that, Her team loves it when their clients become wildly successful.Her team does this through consulting, live events, workshops, online programs and books. Their responsibility is to provide their clients with something that makes your work life simpler, more pleasant, and more productive.Suzanne Evans is a mom, wife, sister, entrepreneur, and risk taker from North Carolina. Her work blends business, strategy, lifestyle, and storytelling in a way that allows people to build businesses that shape the world to be a better place. The process of momship and business ownership and life has been a delicious mix of messy, exhilarating, devastating, and exciting moments. Along the way we have gotten some of it right, hitting the Inc 500/5000 for five straight years and landing #5 on the NY Times Bestseller List. They've also messed a lot of things up. It positions us perfectly to help more good people do more good work in the world.More about Suzanne Evans here,https://driveninc.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth and Kevin speak to Jeremy Ryan Slate, the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world , about breaking the chains of ordinary!He studied literature at Oxford University, and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and oping leader status. In iTunes, he was ranked #1 in the business category and ranked #78 in the Top 100.Jeremy was named one of the top 26 podcast for entrepreneurs to listen to in 2017 + 18 by CIO Magazine, top podcast to listen to by INC Magazine in 2019 and Millennial Influencer to follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed. The Create Your Own Life Podcast has been downloaded over 2.5 million times. He’s also a contributing editor of New Theory Magazine and Grit Daily. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, founded Command Your Brand Media to help leaders use the power of podcasts to change the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Seth speaks to Paul Deloughery , a Scottsdale, Arizona estate planning attorney about finding the real-world solutions to real-world problems. He advocates on behalf of families and helps with all their estate planning needs!Paul is the Founder and Senior Attorney at Paul Deloughery Asset Protection, PLC. He was first admitted to practice law in 1998 and since 2001 has focused on estate planning and probate issues, with a strong emphasis on blended families. He graduated with honors from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1996, and was a partner in a home-health agency just before beginning law practice. This home-health experience gave him a lot of insight into family dynamics and the need for precise estate plans.Paul sees through complex issues and comes up with enforceable strategies to resolve his clients’ problems. His own experiences have helped him understand the issues others have. He knows the pain that family disputes and litigation can cause, and will do his best to counsel families ahead of time to ensure families don’t go through similar situations.He knows firsthand the long-term impact of family chaos. His father died when Paul was 16, and his mother barely escaped bankruptcy. In 2003, when Paul was 35 years old, he discovered that his father had actually been his stepfather, and he had never met his biological father. Paul finally met his biological father in 2009, six weeks before his death. When Paul’s biological father passed away, Paul inherited a large sum of money. Unfortunately, his father did not have an estate plan so Paul was left with a mess of taxes and legal issues which could have been avoided if the proper steps would have been taken before his father’s death.Paul’s complex personal history has given him a unique perspective on life and the challenges of this human experience. This outlook has led him to a deep understanding of human psychology and the conflicting family dynamics that underlie legal issues.More about Paul here,https://magellanlawfirm.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices