The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast | 10x Your Impact, Your Income & Your Influence

Markets and businesses might never be the same because of the 2020 pandemic. How are you thriving in this new reality? Our guest will give you a strategic advantage on how to lead your business on the path to success during this unique time in human history. Alec Stern is an entrepreneur, speaker, mentor and investor. He has become known as "America's Startup Success Expert" for performing hundreds of keynote speeches worldwide and for his popular sessions at top conferences like Secret Knock, CEO Space International, City Summit, Powerteam International and Habitude Warrior. He's been a co-founder or founding team member of 8 startups with 5 exits - 2 IPOs and 3 acquisitions. During this interview, you’ll learn… The importance of getting feedback How to get in touch with your clients How to pivot your business effectively To find out more about Alec, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Work culture is everything. It can be the difference between having a booming business or it becoming a dumpster fire. Emile Studham is the founder and director of Performance by Design which creates performance-driven cultures. It helps improve leaders, so they can unite and achieve impact with their teams. Today, Performance By Design delivers results for companies across the globe. During this interview, you’ll learn… The importance of strengthening your relationships with your staff & clients Why you should develop a level of self-awareness How to find your drive and passion To find out more about Emile, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

An expert is a cover band while the thought leader plays original music. Today’s guest passionately believes and practices that mantra and it helped him become what he is today. David Meerman Scott is a top marketing strategist, entrepreneur, advisor to emerging companies and author of Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans. He's also the founder of the newsjacking movement which he has discussed with live audiences in more than 20 countries. During this interview, you’ll learn… The key tips on how to build a true leadership practice The importance of recognizing the patterns of the universe that you're seeing and no one else is talking about Marketing on the web is not about advertising but it is about publishing content To find out more about David, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

You can battle back from adversity. Our guest did. Brian d’Eon was at the peak of his career then lost everything including his wife who divorced him. He had to look inward and decide what kind of life he wanted to have for himself. After realizing the answer, he worked his way back by transitioning from a lucrative career in management consulting to being a real estate investment professional. Now, Brian is the Co-Founder & Sr. Managing Partner of Canadian Real Estate Investment Club (CREIC). During this interview, you’ll learn… Why you need to invest in yourself first The importance of surrounding yourself with like minded people The impact of having a mentor To find out more about Brian, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

It almost came about by accident. That's how our guest described the discovery of his famous developed technology in the knife industry. Ernest Emerson is an American custom knife maker, martial artist and edged-weapons expert. Originally an engineer and machinist in the aerospace industry, Emerson became a knife maker by producing knives for a martial arts class and making art knives early in his knife making career. With his patented wave blade opening design, his career soared from being a starving student with barely enough money to pay the monthly dues to being hired as a knife maker for a special unit in the US Navy SEALs and currently a leader in American-made production knives. During this interview, you’ll learn… The importance of having personal responsibility and how it can help you build a business Why you need to be disciplined to make it in the business world The significance of getting to know your knife To find out more about Ernest, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Embrace who you are. Everybody is unique, so if you try to copy people, it’ll be hard to achieve their exact results because we all have our own ways of doing things. That’s according to our guest today who also believes that all you need is direction to know how to use the best of you. Debbie Meyer is widely known as the Home Problem Solver and The Original Green Lady who invented her popular GreenBags and GreenBoxes that maintain the freshness of fruits, vegetables, baked goods and snacks for extended periods of time. During this interview, you’ll learn… Why personal opinion is not good for business The advantage of knowing and understanding your business inside and out Why you need to respect and protect your brand To find out more about Debbie, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you communicate your message effectively? If not, our returning guest, Dr. Valerie Franc has some insights for you. By positioning herself as a thought leader, she was able to creatively grow her impact and income despite the pandemic and its associated lockdowns and uncertainty. Dr. Val is one of Canada’s leading Naturopathic doctors, an eCircle Academy member and a great success story. She has helped thousands of patients reverse the physical effects of aging, lose weight and increase their energy. During this interview, you’ll also learn… The importance of having a supportive community Why you need to tune into your passion How to create a healthy lifestyle To find out more about Dr. Val, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Technology is all about helping humanity. Our guest, Patrick Porter is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, speaker, founder and visionary behind the exciting new technology called BrainTap. BrainTap helps people activate their brain’s full potential whether it be overcoming stress, having a positive mindset, advancing their careers or simply by being healthy and fit. It has been recommended by over 1000 health clinics worldwide. During this interview, you’ll learn… What is BrainTap What are the benefits of braintapping What are the steps to achieve a healthy lifestyle To find out more about Patrick, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Automated webinars are effective. According to today’s guest, when you have figured out how to automate webinars and reach your conversion goals, you'll be able to shop for islands. Geoff Ronning is the co-founder of StealthSeminar.com that can help you and your company create lucrative webinars that will serve you and your attendees. After observing over 7 million webinar attendees, Geoff has the data, knowledge and information to construct successful and profitable webinars that work right away. During this interview, you’ll learn… Tips on how to analyze and diagnose your webinar content and ensure conversion The advantages of automated webinars The importance of having pixels or tracking code in your pages To find out more about Geoff, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Why do you do, what you do? Our returning guest, Nancy Duarte helps thousands of people spread and deliver their stories throughout the world. That mission has kept her at the top of her game for many years. Her firm, Duarte, is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. Nancy is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Economist, LA Times and on CNN. During this interview, you’ll learn… The importance of empathy for your business How to be the best communicator Why you should be a lifelong learner To find out more about Nancy, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Our guest today started as a disaster. In his youth, he was an alcoholic, homeless panhandler until, at age 23, he decided he had enough. At that point, all he had were two options — DIE or CHANGE. With HOPE our guest developed a VISION then he took ACTION. Frank O’Dea’s mantra served him well in overcoming that turbulent time. Since then, his life has taken an inspiring and positive turn. He co-founded the Second Cup chain of Canadian coffee shops then later went on to co-found Proshred Security, Samaritan Air Ambulance Services and other businesses and charities. During this interview, you’ll also learn… Selling something cheaper versus selling it at a premium Why it's critical to understand the value you have and pricing it accordingly Stealing ideas versus expanding ideas To find out more about Frank, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

No matter how different humans are, they all want the same kinds of things. That's what our guest today learned while travelling to different countries which led him to be where he is today. Graham Weihmiller is the Chairman & CEO of BNI, the world’s largest business networking and referral organization. With his positive and supportive mindset, he has led BNI’s ability to drive business development, life-long understanding and genuinely impactful relationships since 2014. During this interview, you’ll learn… Why recruiting the talent that you have in your organization is key The impact of constantly reiterating the WHY in your business or organization The importance of celebrating achievement To find out more about Graham, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Vetting. It can be extremely useful. To our guest, evaluating someone's story against reality is an instinct. Kent Clizbe is a credibility assurance expert. Using and applying his Holistic Contextual Credibility Assessment technique, he can identify fraudsters and scammers in minutes. With empathy, trust and integrity, he oversees strategic and tactical matters in devising solutions for complicated performance issues. During this interview, you’ll learn… How to be skilled at vetting How to apply the Holistic Contextual Credibility Assessment technique What is FCARR and how it can help you To find out more about Kent, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

“If you treat everything transactionally, you'll miss the mark!“ “You might have a good year, but you won't have a good career.“ Our guest learned these lessons the hard way, but it helped him to rebound after the crash of his real estate business to become the success he is today. Chas Wilson, who is the CEO of Master Networks, has a mission to educate, equip, and empower entrepreneurs, so they can leave a legacy beyond the business. He is also a best-selling author of Five Plus One: The Entrepreneur’s Formula for Success and the host of the podcast, Connect Share Prosper. During this interview, you’ll learn… Why your network and relationships matter Transactional business versus transformational business The Bond method and the importance of being clear in the problem that you solve To find out more about Chas, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Forward momentum will lead you to success. An example would be when you have an idea, put things in motion towards that idea while you're thinking about the idea and excited about it. That’s what today’s guest, Calum Shaw did. As a result, he turned his life and career from tragic to magic. Shaw is a fitness instructor, trainer, coach, and co-owner of STRONG, which is a half sports medicine clinic and half gym establishment. He is also a member and one of the superstars of eCircle Academy’s high-level mastermind. During this interview, you’ll learn… Tips on turning a NO into a YES! The importance of understanding why and what your clients come to you for Solution-oriented versus problem-oriented To find out more about Calum, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

A deposit in your bank account every month. That's what we all want - passive income! Today’s guest wants to help you earn your passive income in real estate. Marco Santarelli is an investor, author and founder of Norada Real Estate Investments which offers turnkey investment properties in growth markets nationwide. He is also the podcast host of Passive Real Estate Investing which helps individuals learn how to build significant passive income while generating their fortune for the long-term. During this interview, you’ll learn… Why knowledge is the new currency What is a funnel approach and how it can help you have a passive income Tips on finding and choosing the right market to invest in To find out more about Marco, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

The BIG idea. If you create one, it can potentially spread like a wildfire and captivate the world. According to today’s guest, an idea doesn't need to be true in order to gain steam. Why? Because most people follow leaders for their interesting ideas, not their true ideas. Jeff Goins is a blogger, speaker and the best-selling author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don’t Starve. He helps thousands of writers succeed and create ideas that are bigger than themselves through his online courses, events, and coaching programs. During this interview, you’ll learn… How to make your idea interesting The law of the first Why practicing in public is the best kind of marketing To find out more about Jeff, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Fear. It can be paralyzing especially if you’re trying to secure clients for your business. So, how can you manage this? Our guest, MJ Durkin has some insight. He’s North America's prospecting coach with over 15 years of sales experience. He’s written books including Double Your Contacts: What Every Network Marketer Needs to Know About Making Contacts and Booking Appointments. He will help build your confidence, so you can achieve the success you deserve. During this interview, you’ll learn… How to overcome your fear of selling Tips on have to get thriving sales for your business The advantages of having a circle of men around you To find out more about MJ, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Plot twists arrive in everyone's life. And the people who know how to adapt and handle them are the ones who have the greatest lasting impact. That’s according to our returning guest, Chris Widener. He is a hall of fame motivational speaker, businessman, author, coach and mentor. He helps not only individuals but also businesses achieve great impact and success. During this interview, you’ll discover… Why you should strive to have impact in your life What is a life plot twist and how to overcome it Why preparation is key and who you hang around with matters in achieving success To find out more about Chris, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Your net worth is created exclusively by your network and it is important to start young in learning commercialism. Those are the essential suggestions of our two guests today. Mark Victor Hansen is a motivational speaker, trainer, renowned author and now podcaster. He is best known as the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. While our co-guest, Preston Weekes, is a distinguished entrepreneur who's opened 15 car dealerships, two energy companies and a humanitarian water company. During this interview, you’ll also discover… Tips on how to make a bestselling book and why you should venture into book writing and podcasting How a deep connection with people could help you succeed The advantage of teaching kids under 7 about free enterprise To find out more about Mark and Preston, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.