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At some point, even the most hardy entrepreneurs need a vacation. However, many business owners (especially Superstar ones!) have built their business around themselves to the point where it would all fall apart if they walked away. Although this is often a necessary stage in the development of a business, if it goes on for too long, it can lead to us feeling overworked, overwhelmed, and burnt out. It doesn't have to be this way! Enter Mike Michalowicz. In this episode, Mike is back to discuss his new book, Clockwork, which is all about automating, systemizing and a business, so that you don't have to . You'll learn some key strategies to extricate yourself from your business so you can spend more time on the things that really inspire you (and even take a long vacation every once in a while!) Mike brings so much value every time we talk, and this interview was especially powerful. Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “We have to realize from the get go that we are all significant. And if it’s our endeavor to make the world notice, well that’s our endeavor. But we are always significant throughout.” – Mike Michalowicz Show Notes: How businesses have a hierarchy of needs, just as individuals do — and why this matters for you Key steps to make your business run itself The 4 stages of growth in a business — and why so many entrepreneurs get stuck in stage 2 What to do when delegation goes wrong The beauty of empowering other people to speak about your business “True delegation is the assignment of outcomes” – Mike Michalowicz Links Mentioned: Get a copy of Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz Get Clockwork and other books by Mike in an awesome multi-book deal with bonus content is no longer available. Get your FREE Clockwork Kit, a companion to Mike's new book Read The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt Connect with Mike Michalowicz: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Mike Michalowicz “We have to give our colleagues the same freedom we give ourselves if we want them to grow like we want ourselves to grow.” – Mike Michalowicz

Being kind is a practice, a practice that can transform your life and bring more joy, meaning and prosperity to you and to the world. In this episode, I speak with my longtime friend Marly Q. Casanova about the magic of bringing more kindness into your life. Marly is an inspirational speaker and emcee who helps people rediscover and leverage the power of kindness to transform their professional, personal, and spiritual lives. Marly discovered her kindness superpower and became a philanthropist at the tender age of 10, and since then has been practicing kindness and sharing how it leads to peace and prosperity. In this episode we discuss how you can develop kindness practices to lead to benefits for yourself, for others and for the world. I’ve seen the power of what Marly brings to everything she does and after hearing this interview, I believe you will as well. Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Make it an intentional, purposeful practice to perform an act of random kindness for yourself and for others every day.” – Marly Q Show Notes: How kindness can unlock more fun, fortune, and fulfillment into your life On being kind versus practicing kindness How to know when you are over-giving When Marly discovered that kindness was her superpower How Marly is making kindness tangible Marly’s best Q-tips for Superstars “We really can only give fully as much as we’re able to receive fully. We can’t exhale more than we breathe in.” – Michelle Villalobos Links Mentioned: Get a copy of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz Watch Marly's TEDx talk Learn more about the PARK Project Connect with Marly Q: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Marly Q “When you find yourself burned out, it’s 100% because you are not receiving kindness from yourself or you’re not allowing yourself to receive from others.” – Marly Q

If you're good at closing sales but struggling to meet new prospects, this is the episode will be great for you. Tune in for an interview with Caryn Kopp, Author, Speaker, and "Chief Door Opener" at Kopp Consulting. Caryn's Door Opener service has helped thousands of business leaders and salespeople secure initial meetings with high-level decision makers in almost every major company, including Fortune 100s like Proctor & Gamble, GE, Pfizer, Verizon, and many more. This episode is chock-full of great strategies for getting in the door with the right people with the right message to peak their interest. It will help any entrepreneur better understand business development and is a must-listen for all Superstars. Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Different doesn’t matter unless you’re different in a way that is of more value to the person that you’re speaking with.” – Caryn Kopp Show Notes: Why "door-opening" is a crucial skill for every entrepreneur to master The 5 "Planks" (AKA: Key Steps) of Door-Opening A methodology for choosing and targeting your ideal prospects The simple 1 sentence door-opening formula to communicate your value in a succinct and compelling way that differentiates you from others How to build your list of "dream" prospects -- and how to determine how many should be on your list based on the time you'll dedicate to outreach The best way to use LinkedIn for building your list of prospects How to peak the interest of high-level prospects and get them to respond What to do if your sales pipeline is low and you are worried about not having enough business “‘Nice-to-have’ doesn’t get meetings. A 10% lift in anything or a 10% reduction in anything does not get a meeting.” – Caryn Kopp Links Mentioned: Get a copy of Biz Dev Done Right by Caryn Kopp Read Good to Great by Jim Collins Connect with Caryn Kopp: Twitter | Kopp Consulting “Everybody in the company should be well-versed in how to talk about the company because you never really know who someone’s next door neighbor is.” – Caryn Kopp

When you uncover your purpose, it fuels EVERYTHING in your life. In this episode, I chat with Author and Purpose Expert, Brandon Peele, about tapping into the power of purpose. Brandon’s empowers leaders to awaken their purpose-driven leadership. He’s worked with individuals as well as executive teams from major organizations such as Apple, Tesla, the EPA, Google and the United States Marine Corps. For a Superstar, unlocking your true purpose is essential to your ability to make an impact, so pay close attention. You'll learn about the process of finding and realizing your true purpose. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “The old model of living someone else’s life doesn’t work anymore. If we had seven or eight times as many people connected to who they really are, we would have a global change within the course of just a few years.” – Brandon Peele Show Notes: Why most of us are disconnected from our true purpose The core elements of finding your purpose Common struggles that people face in finding their purpose What it’s like to live your purpose How Brandon discovered his purpose and why he is inspired to help other people find theirs Brandon’s purpose rituals How to embark on your purpose-seeking journey “What you are able to achieve and create in this world is limited by what you understand to be possible.” – Brandon Peele Links Mentioned: Get a copy of True Purpose by Tim Kelley Connect with Brandon Peele: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Brandon Peele “ is like this hidden source of rocket fuel that most people just leave off the table.” – Brandon Peele

Every thought leader needs a book! In this episode, I chat with Helen Chang, founder and CEO of Author Bridge Media, about writing and publishing books that drive business. Author Bridge Media has helped over 400 authors write, edit, brand, and publish their books. Clients include Michael Gerber of the E-Myth, Dani Johnson of ABC's Secret Millionaire, and Scott McGillivray of HGTV's Income Property. Tune in to learn what it takes to publish books that attract prospects, speaking engagements, media coverage, partnerships and other opportunities. Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “A book is a unique expression of a person in the world. It’s like the tangible result of a soul message a person has of their methods, their secrets, their wisdom, their insights.” – Helen Chang Show Notes: Why publishing a book is such a powerful strategy for thought-leaders The outcomes writing a book can generate for you Why so few people manage to write a book Why your book needs a “heart message” and how to use it effectively What it takes for a book to become a best-seller Why ghostwriting isn’t cheating How to find the intersection of your heart message and the market’s needs How to use your book to generate business How Helen got into writing and publishing The difference between a marketable book and a good book “If you don’t have a heart message, your book is just a collection of information and anybody can look it up on Google; at best it’s a bunch of techniques and methods.” – Helen Chang Links Mentioned: Contact Author Bridge Media and mention this podcast for a free copy of Helen's eBook Get a copy of Mahatma Ghandi’s Autobiography Connect with Helen Chang: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter “If you’re a thought leader or a visionary, a book can catapult you in your industry so that you stand out among others in your industry or even others who have books on the same topic. It says that you are someone who is an expert in this field and it can generate credibility, revenue, and influence for you.” – Helen Chang

In this show, Michelle interviews one of her mentors, Jake Merriman, the CEO and visionary leader of the San Francisco-based and globally-oriented leadership catalyzer, Abundant.is. Over the past decade, Jake has devoted himself to learning from masters of personal development and business development, and bringing it together in the form of leadership development for young leaders and game-changers -- like Michelle -- who are leading the businesses and business cultures of a new era. In this interview, Jake shares insights about building abundant relationships, and Jake and Michelle take a few trips down memory lane to uncover some of the key "inflection points" in their respective journeys of awakening to purpose, passion and high performance. Join them for a deeply soulful conversation about abundant relationships, abundance in general, the future of humanity, and the role of love and trust in business. Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “The greatest thing a leader can ever do for themselves and their community is to figure out a way to love themselves. If we’re able to love ourselves, we’re able to move up the scale of abundant leadership and we’re able to create more.” - Jake Merriman Show Notes: The key elements that make abundant relationships "abundant" Why love is essential in business How to lead yourself (and why you must do this in order to effectively lead others) How Jake helped Michelle turn her life and business around What it means to take 100% responsibility for your life The core tenets of “crew” How Jake cultivated his own leadership What feminine energy looks like in leadership, and how to tap into your feminine energy (even if you're a man!) “Scarcity only exists because fear exists in the emotional spectrum of human consciousness.” - Jake Merriman Links Mentioned: Revisit The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper Connect with Jake Merriman: LinkedIn | Jake Merriman “Often times, if we are judging, telling the truth is not going to be well-received.” - Jake Merriman

If you are interested in putting yourself out there as a professional speaker, listen up! In this episode, I speak with Lois Creamer, Author of Book More Business. Lois is a recognized expert in the speaking industry who specializes in helping speakers book more engagements, make more money from those engagements, and fully monetize their intellectual property. Lois’s clients include heavy-hitters such as Chicken Soup for the Soul author Jack Canfield, Sales Bible author Jeffrey Gitomer, and C-Suite Network chairman Jeffrey Hayzlett. I can't wait for you to listen to this powerful, information-packed interview! Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “You have to think to yourself, why would IBM pay to take all of their employees away from their desks, put them in front of you for an hour, two hours, three hours, whatever the time is, and invest in you? Merely telling an entertaining story isn’t enough: you have to have high content.” - Lois Creamer Show Notes: What it takes to start making money as a speaker What makes a speech great Why you become a speaker What to do after you have developed a great speech Why it pays to go after niche markets The best way to connect with your target audience The elements of a great positioning statement Lois’ story about how she got into professional speaking “I think that the ability to tell a great story is the sugar that makes the medicine go down. A great story is what should make your point really memorable to people.” - Lois Creamer Links Mentioned: Previous episodes about speaking: Andy Henriquez - Unlocking the Power of Story to Influence, Inspire, and Educate Dave VanHoose — Craft A Presentation That Inspires People To Buy (Without Pushing, Manipulating Or Even Pitching) Forget Marketing... Try Speaking! How You Can Use Speaking To Attract Inbound Business Get a copy of Book More Business by Lois Creamer Read Selling the Invisible by Harry Beckwith Send Lois an email to get her Quick Start Guide to Speaking Read To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee Connect with Lois Creamer: Facebook | Twitter | BookMoreBusiness.com “When you try and share everything, you end up sharing nothing. No one will remember anything you said if you talk too much.” - Lois Creamer

If you’re an author, speaker, consultant, or any kind of expert and have been toying with the idea of creating an online course, you’re going to want to soak this interview up! In this episode I speak with Chris Kyle, creator of Launch Academy, about how to package your expertise, knowledge, and experience into an online course that’s both transformational AND profitable. Chris shares strategies and a process for turning your pre-existing content into an online course, while avoiding common pitfalls in online course design. You’re going to definitely want to take notes for this one as it’s really with great information. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Trust your voice, trust the content! The way you offer your content and the way you talk about it is unique to you and it’s golden when it reflects who you are.” - Chris Kyle Show Notes: Determine if your content is a good fit for an online course The importance of having a “transformational arc” for your students, and how to map one out quickly Biggest mistakes people make when designing online courses 2 fundamental areas to address when crafting your course How to price your course competitively Chris’s simple and powerful marketing framework for online programs The best tools and platforms for delivering your course “You need to find partners — aligned marketing partners, affiliate partners — it’s still the number one way to get new people on your list and to get people signed into your webinar.” - Chris Kyle Online Course / CRM Platforms: Kajabi Kartra Infusionsoft Ontraport Teachable Access Ally Thinkific Links Mentioned: Read Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch Connect with Chris Kyle: Facebook | ChrisKyle.com “Remember, you’re building your program for the A-student. You do not build a program for a D-student.” - Chris Kyle

If you are looking for ways to increase the exposure, influence, and credibility of your business, this interview is for you. In this episode, renowned author and speaker Jill Lublin shares the inside scoop on generating publicity. Tune in to learn the basics: why publicity is valuable, what kinds of publicity you want, and how to get it. You’ll learn how to generate media for yourself, specifically by focusing on local media, as well as the value of having a book -- and how it’s easier than you think to get a publisher to notice you and publish your book. Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Publicity needs to be an essential part of your marketing strategy, consistently. You need to be consistent and persistent in the marketplace. Remember that you’re doing it for exposure, that constant credibility, and most importantly: the trust factor.” – Jill Lublin Show Notes: What publicity is and how it attracts business What you need in order to do publicity effectively Myths and mistakes that prevent people from taking advantage of this awesome marketing strategy The elements of crafting a compelling message for the media Why having a book helps with publicity Self publishing vs. mainstream publishing How to pitch yourself to the media The incredible power of kindness in business “It happens from the minute you walk out your door: you’re doing publicity! So do it well and have a strong, wonderful, and consistent message.” – Jill Lublin Links Mentioned: Get a copy of The Profit of Kindness by Jill Lublin Read The Power of Focus by Jack Canfield et al. Get your free gift from Jill Connect with Jill Lublin: Facebook | Twitter | JillLublin.com “I always tell people: you get started on your publicity now because publishers love influential people. And the way to be influential is get some publicity and get people talking about you.” – Jill Lublin

In this episode, Anita Sanchez, Author of The 4 Sacred Gifts, shares the gifts that a group of indigenous elders gathered for humanity back in 1994, and how you can use them to live more joyfully, passionately, and purposefully, in connection with yourself, with others, and with the planet. We discuss how these gifts can be used in business, and why big companies are paying attention to ancient wisdom. I hope you find what Anita shares as deeply moving and compelling as I did. Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Science is showing us that even at the micro level, we are connected to everything. Our bodies are water, earth. We’re made from the stars. And that sounds kind of woo-woo, but when you look at the science, physicists and others will say absolutely!” – Dr. Anita Sanchez Show Notes: The amazing story of the Eagle Hoop Prophecy Why the corporate world is paying attention to ancient wisdom A description of the Four Sacred Gifts, and how you can use them How the world can benefit from indigenous wisdom Anita’s own life path “Just dream and dream and dream because once we envision something, then our whole brain comes in to work toward that vision.” – Dr. Anita Sanchez Links Mentioned: Get a copy of The Four Sacred Gifts by Anita Sanchez Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt The Color Purple by Alice Walker Connect with Anita Sanchez: Facebook | Twitter | Website “Please— continue to go forward with your vision! Name the doubt, but do not let the danger of that doubt paralyze you or have you change course.” – Dr. Anita Sanchez

My guest in this interview is Molly Sapp, founder of MollySapp.com, mindset strategies for high-performance women. She discusses what gets in the way when high performers want to break through to the next level financially. These obstacles are often rooted in fear: fear of failure, fear of success, fear of rejection, and others. Molly provides strategies to help move through fear and into abundance, helping us manifest our deepest desires. Enjoy! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “Humility is the key to success.” – Molly Sapp Show Notes: The money mindset issues that high-performance women face Why being generous with ourselves is required in order to make money How Molly’s spiritual development impacted her work with money and mindset How our religious upbringings can affect our money mindset How Molly became a money mindset expert “If you want to make a lot of money because you want to pay off debt, credit cards, support your husband, retire your husband, take care of your kids, and there is no sense of you going on vacation and pampering yourself, you’re literally repelling money by the hour.” – Molly Sapp Links Mentioned: Get a copy of Chakras and Their Archetypes by Ambika Wauters Read The Millionaires of Genesis by Catherine Ponder Connect with Molly Sapp: Facebook | Twitter “If you want to make a lot of money, you have to be in a position to receive.” – Molly Sapp

Have you always believed (like most people) that your mind produces your consciousness? That your physical brain's activities, synapses, connections, chemistry and physiology are what give rise your experience of life? This is what most of us learn in school, and what most people believe that logic and science supports. If this is what you think, then get ready to have your entire concept of reality turned upside-down. In this episode – mind-blowing by all standards – Mark Gober, shares some pretty wild (and scientifically validated!) research from his book: An End to Upside Down Thinking: Dispelling the Myth That the Brain Produces Consciousness, and the Implications for Everyday Life. In this interview, he explains why we've got it all backwards; that there's VERY good evidence that actually consciousness creates material reality, not the other way around. This conceptual breakthrough turns traditional scientific thinking upside down. You'll also learn about hard data and statistically validated science that supports "paranormal" phenomena, like telepathy, precognition, and near death experiences, and how they could all make sense, if you flip your paradigm, right side up. Gober's content isn't some new-age fluff. He pulls from the latest science and his book is supported by such cutting-edge thinkers as 2-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Ervin Laszlo, Chief Scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences Dr. Dean Radin, University of Virginia professor Dr. Ed Kelly, and New York Times bestselling author Larry Dossey, MD. We're betting that you'll find this episode fascinating, surprising, and a maybe even a bit disturbing. You're welcome!! Consider Leaving a Rating & Review! “The minute we think of the brain as the filtering mechanism of consciousness, then all of a sudden it opens up a spectrum of phenomena that at first would have seemed totally impossible under the conventional view of the brain. “ – Mark Gober Show Notes: What “upside down thinking” is The problem(s) with scientific materialism The latest research around psychic phenomena, like telepathy, precognition and near-death experiences How ancient spiritual wisdom relates to quantum physics Mark’s background and story “It is possible for something to be simultaneously comforting and true.” – Mark Gober Links Mentioned: Get a copy of An End to Upside Down Thinking by Mark Gober Read The Nature of Consciousness by Rupert Spira Connect with Mark Gober: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | MarkGober.com “The statistics are stronger in favor of these psychic abilities that the idea that aspirin prevents heart attacks.” – Mark Gober