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

  If you want to crush your income targets right now you're going to need to be a master of selling. Does the thought of selling make you feel sick to the stomach? You’re not alone. For many people the thought of having to sell is nauseating. The reason? They have not mastered the art of selling. For those that have mastered this art the skill set is revered. The good news is that anyone can learn this art and it’s not as difficult as you think. Marc Von Musser is a master of selling in this weeks episode he walks us through the new way to sell. To find out more about Marc Von Musser and the eCircle Academy, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com

Help people and make money while you sleep. Yes, the power of creating your own online course. Our guest, Dr. Carrie Rose is a trusted expert who has mastered this and is passionate about guiding others toward their fullest potential. She's assisted many thought leaders in creating online courses that truly make a difference in people's lives. In this fun and informative interview, you'll learn... The importance of knowing your target demographic before starting your online course Why it's vital to be a member of high level groups to unlock future opportunities Why your “unintelligent thinking” is holding you back from the success you truly deserve To find out more about Carrie, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com

Do you have a mindset to WIN? Many thought leaders don't. Especially when challenges arrive, some are more inclined to point out the problems rather than actually solving them. According to our esteemed return guest, Marc Von Musser, who has made over 500,000 sales calls and delivered 10,000 presentations in his career, you MUST commit 1000 percent to your desired outcome. If you don't, you'll quit as soon as an obstacle smacks you in the face. During this compelling episode, you'll learn... Why you need to always ask yourself, “How Do I Win?” when tough times rock your world What tools can help you be “stronger than the bad calls from the refs” And why specificity is POWER To find out more about Marc, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com/episodes/24

Big money arrives when you identify and cater to your ideal customer. Alex Mandossian is considered the Larry King of Teleseminars. He's worked with some of the best in the personal development world including Jack Canfield and Les Brown. Alex's success as a thought leader has come from narrowing down his target market and knowing it inside and out. In this informative interview, you'll learn... The importance of understanding who your "slam dunk client" is and why you should serve her with relevant solutions to her problems Why you must treat email like snail mail when marketing to your prospects The 3 steps to effectively marketing to your audience To find out more about Alex's company and the resources mentioned in this episode, check out - TheBusinessOfThoughtLeadership.com

Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Tony Hawk didn't. The skateboarding icon had several downtimes in his career including having a daily $5 Taco Bell allowance when things were really bad. But, he kept at it. As a result of his perseverance and vision, he found success when skateboarding became popular again which later led to his life-changing video game series that generated over a billion dollars. During this episode, you'll learn... -Tony's 3 proven tips for business success -What prevented him from quitting during his darkest days -The importance of embracing adversity to achieve your goals To find out more about Tony's company, foundation and clothing line, check out - TheBusinessOfThoughtLeadership.com

How many fans do you have? Do they consistently read and comment on your content, buy your products and follow you religiously when you post something new? If you can secure at least 1000 of the above type of fans, your life will be pretty good financially. To explain the theory further, read the classic essay from Wired Magazine's Executive Founding Editor, Kevin Kelly at the bottom of the show notes. Our guest today, New York Times best-selling author, Chris Guillebeau, has implemented some of Kelly's principles in developing his own highly engaged fan community. Chris' books, such as The Art of Non-Conformity, The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit & Born For This, have helped many across the globe which contributed to his popularity and continue to grow his number of raving admirers. During this episode, you'll learn... Why creating free, useful and consistent content is a great way to build a fan base organically The importance of having a stretch goal that others admire and want to support

You want a book deal. Most thought leaders do. For many, having a traditionally published book can skyrocket their brand which can lead to more speaking engagements, clients, media appearances and notoriety. The thing is, getting a book deal is HARD. It's like winning a lottery if you make it happen on your own. But, today's guest, Wendy Keller, who is a literary agent and owner of Keller Media based in Marina del Rey, California, has some proven suggestions as to how you can change your fortune. It all comes down to building a winning platform. What is that? Well, it's an ability to sell books because of who you are and/or who you can reach. Basically, if you have a large, engaged following of people who love who you are, what you do and what you provide, a publisher is more likely to take a look at you because of your potential of selling more books to more people. Wendy has 27 years experience in the publishing industry and the world contains more than 4.6 million copies of Keller Media clients' books, so

John Lee Dumas. He is a giant in the podcasting industry due to his highly successful, Entrepreneur On Fire daily podcast that consistently has over 1.5 million listens every month. He's the perfect example of creating a profitable niche by finding a void in the marketplace and filling it. During his 9-to-5 working days, he loved listening to podcasts, especially ones featuring inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, but wasn't happy there weren't any daily podcasts. So, he created the solution with his E on Fire show. During this episode, you'll learn John's special recipe to discovering niche and making it profitable including.. -The importance of taking the time to evaluate what excites you and what your ideal life is BEFORE taking your first step -Why it's vital to create and deliver free, valuable and consistent content to your audience -Why you MUST ask your audience what their challenges are and actually listen to them so you can create solutions for them To find out more about John, visit here - ht

Technology. In today's world, with smart phones, laptops and other devices consuming our attention, it's surprising there are entrepreneurs out there who aren't taking advantage of social media. For those who don't understand its impact and are fearful of using it for marketing their business, our guest today is here to help. David A. Cox is the founder of Tech Talk America which offers live and pre-recorded classes about all things Apple as well as other technologies. The Tech Talk America YouTube page has over 362,800 subscribers for a reason. Its online classes are valuable to many across the globe. During this episode, you'll learn... Why building trust through your relevant and useful social media content can help strengthen your bond with potential prospects Why it's important to bust through your social media fears by having the courage to deeply understand it The importance of staying in touch and tracking your social media and website audience who are engaging with your content To find out more abo

Shark Tank. With its 8th season underway, the hugely successful ABC reality TV show has made some entrepreneurs' dreams come true and broken a few of their hearts as well. Multi-millionaire real estate mogul & business expert, Barbara Corcoran is one of the members of that esteemed Shark Tank panel. She shares with us her recipe for identifying what type of entrepreneur she would invest in. During this episode, you'll learn... Why you don't need to have a high IQ to be successful in Barbara's eyes The importance of character and why blaming others will get your picture flipped upside down in her office Why Barbara appreciates grit and those who are able to slug it out over the long haul Don't forget to watch new episodes of Shark Tank, Friday nights only on ABC. Visit the official Shark Tank website, here - http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank Find out more about Barbara at http://www.barbaracorcoran.com/

Richard Robbins was scared. This acclaimed real estate coach, trainer and author of Deliver the Unexpected & Six Other New Truths For Business Success once had an intense fear of public speaking. If he succumbed to it, he would have never achieved his lofty goals. Today, his company has coached over 10,000 people and his success continues to grow. During this episode, you’ll learn... How having a compelling future focus can help in powering you past your fears The importance of taking stock of what skills you currently need in order to move you towards your goals Why it’s important to do small yet consistent activities to help you not get overwhelmed on your success journey To find out more about Richard, you can visit any of the below websites. His Website - http://www.richardrobbins.com/ His Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Deliver-Unexpected-Truths-Business-Success/dp/1118402316

Marni Wasserman has always loved food and maintaining great health. The Toronto nutritionist and culinary strategist would soon discover a passion for plant-based cooking which ultimately led her to teaching others online and in-person through her Food Studio & Lifestyle Shop. The narrowing of her niche didn’t happen overnight and it involved a lot of bumps along the way. However, today, she’s the author of two Dummies books, her cooking classes are taking off, her speaking engagements are increasing and her passion has touched the lives of many who are seeking a healthier way of eating. During this episode, you’ll learn... The importance of being your authentic self in the content you share with the world which can ultimately lead to great income opportunities Why you should focus on building your audience before launching your business And why it’s not necessary to have your niche and plan figured out right away to achieve success To find out more about Marni, you can visit any of the below websites.

Food. It brings families together. In the case of Angela Lawrence, it does more than that. For her and her lovable mom, Fay, food has led to a thriving online business. Not just any food, but Jamaican food. Enter Cook Like A Jamaican.com. It’s a website that feature’s Fay’s Jamaican recipes and cooking videos for the world to enjoy. Originally, this site was actually Angela’s test site for another website she was working on. But, soon after Cook Like A Jamaican.com launched, its success was too hard to ignore. In this episode, you’ll learn... How following your passion can help you spot opportunities that you didn’t expect Why it’s important to listen to your fans to create products and experiences they will pay for over and over again Why being authentically you and supplying content people enjoy will inevitably attract money your way How vital it is to not wait to launch your thought leadership but to go out and just do it then evolve, learn from your mistakes and improve As a special gift to our listener

Seth Godin. He requires no introduction. The multiple New York Times Best-Selling author is an iconic thought leader in the areas of business, marketing and standing out in the marketplace. We live in an age where it is assumed when powerhouse influencers (like Oprah) recommend certain thought leaders, it can provide them shortcuts to success. According to Seth, sometimes it can, but there’s not enough staying power. He mentions how companies like Airbnb became widely successful without the stamp of approval from a high profile guru to make the journey easier and rewards last longer. So, if you’re waiting for that free ride, you could be doing so for awhile. During this fascinating interview rich with great ideas and tips, you’ll learn... Seth’s two proven tactics to get your message out while solidifying your thought leadership and convert prospect interactions into sales The importance of paying attention to your prospect’s narrative to find out how you can truly serve her And how more bad ideas lead to go

Do you have a podcast? If you’re a thought leader, you should seriously consider it. According to Nicole Keating, the host of the wildly popular, The Art of Epic Wellness podcast, it’s a great way to market your message, create & positively impact large communities and connect with influencers you admire. Nicole has had some big guests on her show including the author of The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod and podcasting superstar, John Lee Dumas of the Entrepreneur on Fire podcast. Her podcast launch journey produced many learnings and in this episode, you’ll discover a few such as… Why it’s important to find a podcasting mentor The importance of stockpiling episodes before your launch Why you need to secure EPIC guests right away And, why having a “How Can I Serve You” attitude will fast-track your success To find out more about Nicole, you can visit any of the below websites. http://www.theartofepicwellness.com/ The Art Of Epic Wellness Podcast

Jeremy Miller is a marketing expert and author of the best-selling book, Sticky Branding who has a social media following that reaches 100,000 people every week. He’s leveraged his content, mainly his book, to make 50% of his revenue from speaking engagements (including clients such as SalesForce.com) and 50% from consulting opportunities. It didn’t happen overnight though. Jeremy has been putting his brand out there for quite some time. In this fascinating interview, you’ll learn... Why it’s important to truly listen to your audience, so you can create consistently valuable content The power of starting your content journey no matter how ugly it is at the beginning How a Seth Godin quote changed Jeremy’s business forever & why it can positively alter yours as well Why having your own traditionally published book is your ticket to more money through speaking and consulting opportunities And, why not being afraid to promote yourself with passion, despite what haters have to say, can lead to more revenue

In 2010, Nicole Keating’s life was given an expected curveball. Her boyfriend of 4 years suddenly passed away. For many, that would have a traumatic hit they could have never recovered from, but for Nicole, it shifted her life into an entirely different positive direction. Over the years, she’d discover meaning by focusing on helping others through her The Art of Epic Wellness podcast. Today, her podcast is positively impacting her audience along with her Epic Wellness Academy. In this inspiring interview, you’ll learn… Why it’s important to find the meaning in what you do so it aligns with your passion and it resonates with your audience The importance of developing habits and rituals especially when it comes to your health and entrepreneurial sustainability And, the power of being a just-in-time learner To find out more about Nicole, you can visit any of the below websites. http://www.theartofepicwellness.com/

Have you ever thought twice about putting your thought leadership out there to the world? You're not alone. The reason? For some, it’s the fear they’ll be exposed for not knowing what the heck they’re doing. It’s called the Imposter Syndrome. Longtime Toronto-area relationship coach, Owen Williams, who has counselled men and couples for over two decades, lived through it when he had a great career, wife, money and prestige, but he felt hollow. According to Williams, the way to overcome the fear is to dig deep. He believes, “if you don’t go within, you will go without.” So, Williams feels entrepreneurs need to take the time to reflect and decide how to authentically live their lives and be the best version of themselves. During this conversation, you’ll learn… Why it’s vital to slow down to start your road of self discovery even though you’re incredibly busy How to not let your inner critic control your life Why it’s important to grasp and execute this idea, “when you change your mind, you change your life” A

Do you need to associate with more A-list people? If your answer is “yes” and you’re a thought leader, it’s definitely possible. But, according to New York Times Best-Selling author and speaker, Chris Widener, your “Me First” attitude must disappear before anything positive can materialize. It’s that mindset shift that helped Chris secure connections and bountiful income opportunities with personal development powerhouses such as Jim Rohn and Zig Ziglar. Chris’ career has changed ever since. In this episode, you’ll learn proven tips that could make an incredible difference with your business including. The most powerful question you can ask highly influential people to convince them to collaborate with you How to leverage brand equity from your high profile friends while helping them succeed and boosting your brand at the same time Why having an abundance mindset, especially when creating programs or other products with others, can prove to be wildly profitable To find out more about Chris, you can visit any

What are your company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)? Sales? Retention? According to workplace culture expert and CEO of the Toronto-area picture frame company, ROMA Moulding, Tony Gareri says it should be your employees’ happiness. For many entrepreneurs, that philosophy may sound crazy, but it has worked for Tony and other executives such as Zappos.com CEO, Tony Hsieh. In this episode, you’ll learn… Why making the workplace fun can get the most out of your employees, attract more customers and help you hire A players The importance of speaking with your employees to find out what their work values, needs and wants are and how you can help them How to be honest with yourself when evaluating your workplace culture To find out more about Tony, you can visit any of these websites. http://www.tonygareri.com/ https://twitter.com/tonygareri https://www.instagram.com/tonygareri/ https://www.facebook.com/tony.gareri http://www.romamoulding.com/