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

Start designing your life and that will lead you to your purpose. John Grimsmo, who is the owner of Grimsmo Knives, spent a few years working on different professions, but that didn’t stop him from discovering what he truly loves which led him to his passion for making and building things. As a self-taught machinist and perfectionist, his knives were his works of art. And they’ve been appreciated because Grimsmo Knives have a long waiting list of customers and are gaining popularity across North America every day. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of pushing yourself to the next level Why it’s crucial to never stop learning Why you should accept mistakes in order to grow To find out more about John, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Health is wealth. By improving your well-being, you will perform better in your business. Our guest, Dr. Valerie Franc (aka Dr. Val), who is passionate about holistic health and wellness, will help you with this. She is one of the top naturopathic doctors in the world and one who is dedicated to educating her patients about how they can have optimal health, so they can live a great quality of life and be productive in their daily lives. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of having a healthy diet Unhealthy habits that you need to stop Why you should be open to feedback To find out more about Dr. Valerie Franc, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Are you determined to achieve your goals? Chris Reeve and his former wife, Anne, were. They moved to the United States from South Africa to pursue business opportunities. They became motivated to make the best quality knives and have a successful business. With the help of their son, Tim, who runs product development and production these days, they accomplished their goals. In fact, Chris Reeve Knives, now fully owned by Anne, was inducted into the Blade Magazine Hall of Fame. During this conversation with Anne and Tim, you’ll discover… The importance of determination Why you should be humble and show integrity What a goal-oriented mindset can bring you To find out more about Anne and Tim, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Never stop learning. Our guest, Mark Cole knows this. He was given the opportunity to work with the best which allowed him to grow and learn new leadership principles and share them with people. He helped John Maxwell Companies thrive, adapt, and innovate with all the changes in our society. Today, Mark serves as the CEO of all seven multimillion-dollar John Maxwell Companies in the United States. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of having an options mindset What is connection versus correction Why you should outgrow yourself To find out more about Mark, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do what you love and stay with it, even if you lose a few times. Our guest, Roger L. Simon, who is the founder and former CEO of PJ Media, took some baby steps and followed what he was passionate about. That led him to his success as a best-selling novelist and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter. Today, Roger influences people to look at the bigger picture through his writing. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of following your dreams How to have a peace of mind Why you should not go to extremes in life To find out more about Roger, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you release your creativity into the world? During his early years, our guest, Greg Medford, who is the President of Medford Knife & Tool, did it by spending a lot of time building things with his hands and loved tools. He brings his artistic fingerprint to his popular knives that feature clean design elements, are reliable and suitable for everyone to use. During this conversation, you’ll discover… How to unleash your creativity The importance of personal growth How to have a goal-oriented action plan To find out more about Greg, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How well do you really know yourself? What are you good at? What is your passion? Being aware and understand one’s self is something that most successful leaders do. Our guest, Dr. Ken Keis, who is the President & CEO of Consulting Resource Group International, Inc., learned it the hard way. After years of working as a Senior consultant for Chrysler, he finally found what he values most and what he is passionate about. He helps people live on purpose and find self-awareness in all aspects of their lives. Today, his organization has helped more than 1 million people in 50,000 organizations worldwide. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of self-awareness How to overcome fear and do what you love Why you should surround yourself with support groups To find out more about Dr. Keis, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

If you're all things to all people, you are nothing to everyone. Today’s guest realized the importance of finding a niche. Karl Kremer is a coach who helps small to mid-sized businesses reach their peak potential with a particular focus on the legal profession. He assists a special group of lawyers by helping them become great business owners. During this conversation, you’ll also discover… The importance of having a focus group of people that you're speaking to Why you should sell your service in bigger packages The value of being relentlessly consistent in prospecting To find out more about Karl, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you deal with rejection? Our guest, Tim Leatherman, who is the founder, chairman, and chief executive of Leatherman Tool Group, Inc, faced a lot of it before having success. It took 8 years, including many companies saying no, before his original Pocket Survival Tool (PST was a multi-tool comprised of 13 different tools and folded up into a five-ounce, four-inch toolbox) hit the market. In the first year of the business, Tim and his partner, Steve Berliner, sold 30,000 tools and over the next decade, over one million PST multi-tools would be sold. During this conversation, you’ll also discover… The importance of being a goal-oriented person How to stand out in the marketplace How to continue to deliver quality To find out more about Tim, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Mastery of thought and emotion is key to winning. Today’s guest built his business and became a powerful entrepreneur using that principle. George Zalucki is many things. He's a teacher, trainer and iconic industry leader, focusing on the growth and well being of people. He was also a star basketball player, joined the Marines, worked in construction, was a college dean, a counselor, a corporate VP, a consultant, musician, singer and many more. Because of that, the effects of his influence have reached many levels and his ability to combine the theoretical with the practical is an art form to listen to. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The power of the human mind and how to use it directly The importance of preparation The power of pure love To find out more about George, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

It’s all about the journey, not the destination. Cora Cristobal, founder of the Toronto Women’s Club, has gone through every bad experience imaginable. But, she took action to overcome her obstacles and receive a new meaning and purpose in life. She leads, inspires, educates and empowers women (and men) by mastering personal growth, learning new skills, and building self-confidence through mentoring and public speaking. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of investing in yourself Why you should hire a personal mentor The benefits of having a clear goal To find out more about Cora, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Hiring and onboarding a first-time manager can be time-consuming. Our returning guest, John Murphy, who is an executive coach, realized this and created a program to help called the First 100 Days Plan. Overall, John assists organizations by working with their brand new managers, ensuring they’re successful and equipped with the skills to become effective leaders. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of working towards your goal How to overcome the fear of failure The benefits of having a mentor To find out more about John, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you fear your future? If you do, our guest, Larry Martin feels the Law of Attraction can help you. He delivers people remarkable insights and assists them in achieving self-fulfillment and long term success by recognizing their psychological need to be in control of what is ahead. In private practice full time since 1992, Larry has appeared throughout the world at Expos and conventions, worked at People Magazine and over the internet, in other magazines and radio, delivering phenomenal insights with an emphasis on success and need fulfillment. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of slowing down The benefits of having mentors The steps on how to achieve self-fulfillment To find out more about Larry, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

What are you skilled at? Our guest, Curtis Iovito, who is the co-founder of Spartan Blades, spent most of his childhood camping, hunting and playing with guns and knives. After his retirement in the military service, he continued to serve through his passion of launching a business with a proven reputation of unique knife-making designs. Today, Spartan Blades is one of the most iconic knife manufacturing companies in the United States. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of knowing what you’re good at Why you should make goals for your business growth How to overcome your fears To find out more about Curtis, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you have a fear of selling? Christopher Cumby failed more than he succeeded and it motivated him to move forward. He changed people's perspectives about selling and made them realize what they are doing is solving the problems of others. Today, he coaches entrepreneurs, business owners, CEO’s and other high profile professionals on how to reach their business goals by using his step-by-step strategies. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of having a winning mindset How marketing and branding can help you The benefits of knowing what you are and what you want To find out more about Christopher, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

What do you know about your prospects? Jas Takhar, who is a top real estate expert and host of The REC Experience podcast, feels building relationships and understanding your prospects’ needs and wants is key to a successful business. He has been helping thousands of people buy, sell, and invest in Real Estate for over 15 years. Today, Jas and his team have been recognized by Royal LePage for outstanding performance and services to their clients for seven consecutive years and has been the number one team in the Toronto market in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of taking the first steps How to bring value and inspire other people The benefits of surrounding yourself with positive people To find out more about Jas, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Ideas. Our guest, Trena White is deeply passionate about helping people with meaningful and impactful ideas, so that's why she co-founded Page Two, a new kind of publishing house for brilliant non-fiction. She works closely with authors to shape a publishing plan and share their powerful message and stories with the world. Today, Page Two has published many international best-selling books and won numerous awards. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of embracing change and innovation Why relationships and partnerships are important The benefits of accepting positive and negative feedback To find out more about Trena, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Are you ready to take a leap of faith? Yes, risks are scary, but they can be extremely rewarding if executed well. Our guest, Matt Conable, who is the founder and chief designer of William Henry, has made some bold moves in the past like dropping out of school and taking a low-paying job in a small knife shop. The interesting thing is he discovered that he was passionate about knife making then started his own business. He didn't just create unique pieces of art, he also formed a culture that reflects his personality and brings his sensibility to how people matter. Today, William Henry makes some of the world's most beautiful and functional knives, incredible writing instruments, and unique accessories for men. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of taking a risk How to figure out what matters to you How to leverage your entrepreneurial spirit To find out more about Matt, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you overcome life's hardships? In 2013, Alex Lewis was diagnosed with Strep A Toxic Shock Syndrome, Septicaemia and Necrotising Fasciitis resulting in quadruple amputation, extensive skin grafts, and facial reconstruction as the infection damaged his face and mouth. Despite those challenges, he refused to give up on life and found his true purpose through the help and support of his family and friends. Today, Alex has changed the face of disability and the reputation of prosthetic users all over the world by taking part in activities such as skydiving and kayaking and being a motivational speaker in front of thousands of people. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of loving what you do The benefits of pushing your boundaries A few incredible success hacks To find out more about Alex, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

What were you doing in 2003? That year our guest, Phil Randazzo started American Dream U, a non-profit organization that helps military soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors and coast guardsmen transition from military to civilian life. His organization provides a number of services and resources such as events and online training that are designed to help veterans find ways to pursue their dreams, start businesses, and get jobs once they leave the military. He has started over 120 events with 17,000 men and women attendees and raised over 3 million dollars from different charities to support veterans. Phil finds meaning in giving back to those who go in harms way to protect their country. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of making time for yourself How to find something that you are fulfilled to do The benefits of sharing your thoughts to the community To find out more about Phil, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com.