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

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/.

The world is hungry right now for an authentic connection. That's according to our returning guest, he believes that we need to engage, create and maintain relationships. However, it's now a challenge because of all the social media platforms that we have. Kai Bjorn feels that care factor accelerates relationships. After being a former Canadian Football League (CFL) player, he's now Canada’s National Director of Business Network International (BNI) where his passion for connecting with individuals and supporting the development of deep, lasting relationships is being fulfilled. During this interview, you’ll discover… The power of connectivity and heart leadership The importance of active listening in having authentic connection How referral marketing can help your business become profitable To find out more about Kai, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

“Faster please!“ Today’s guest normally ends his writing contributions on foreign policy with that phrase. According to him, it was needed then and especially now. Michael Ledeen is a foreign policy analyst, historian, and legendary author who has written over 35 books and has a PhD in philosophy. He is also a former consultant to the United States National Security Council, the United States Department of State and the United States Department of Defense. During this interview, you’ll discover… The importance of doing something that you find personally fulfilling The advantage of getting a good education and studying with the best professors you can find Why you need to keep going and never give up To find out more about Michael, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Be a rebel. Be a contrarian, but make sure it has a really good cause behind it. Today’s guest has made some mistakes which led to some failure in his life, but it served him well because he’d go on to build a multi-million dollar company. For more than 25 years, Bill Wooditch has formed and executed proven ideas, structures and stories that support leadership advancement. He is also a renowned author, speaker and podcaster who inspires the pursuit of innovation, enrichment and self-fulfillment in personal and professional endeavours. During this interview, you’ll discover… The rule of the 33 and the 3rd The importance of living an original life filled with purpose The advantages of taking less time to think and taking more action To find out more about Bill, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Would you consider transforming your LinkedIn profile into a free high-quality lead generating system? Our guest’s pledge is to help you achieve that. Matt Clark helps coaches, consultants and advisors get high value leads per day through his program called the LinkedIn Rainmaker Lead System. According to him, most people lose money on paid ads because it's hard to crack the algorithm. So, he has a potential solution for you. During this interview, you’ll discover… How to receive 2-5 value leads per day from LinkedIn without paying for ads The importance of focusing on the power of one The advantage of allocating 3 hours a day for doing sales and marketing To find out more about Matt, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

There’s always room for improvement. Our returning guest is a big believer in that. Ryan Michler is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. He teaches men on how to step up, take control and improve their lives through his book, Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men. During this interview, you’ll discover… The importance of improving yourself Why you should plan out your day What are the 13 Sovereign Virtues To find out more about Ryan, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Divorce. It’s a devastating experience many men are blindsided by. If you’re going through it, today’s guest can help. Marilyn York is an award-winning Family Law Attorney who focuses on representing men. Her firm is Nevada’s only men’s rights family law firm and the largest exclusive family law firm in the Reno area. During this interview, you’ll discover… Tips on getting a divorce The importance of having a women divorce plan How to figure out your motivator and goals To find out more about Marilyn, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Becoming the person you really want to be is simple and achievable. Our guest can help you get there. Mitchell Levy is a global credibility expert, TEDx speaker, and international bestselling author of over 60 books. He has some strategies on how to deliver a viable service to people and be recognized as a global thought leader in your field. During this interview, you’ll discover… How to achieve thought leader status Why you always need to be prepared What is the value of your network To find out more about Mitchell, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Show appreciation, get feedback, act on it, and improve the process. According to our returning guest, that's what creates terrific customer service. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. With his new book, The Cult of the Customer, he concentrates on developing a corporate culture that is so focused on taking care of employees and customers that creates people who go out of their way to tell the world just how great you and your company are. During this interview, you’ll discover… The 5 cults and 5 phases of the customer The advantages of loving what you do The importance of finding love and expressing it To find out more about Shep, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Asking is the only language to which the universe can deliver a solution, understanding, illumination, or plan. That’s according to today’s guests and with that in mind they created the book, Ask! The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny. Mark Victor Hansen is a motivational speaker, trainer, and author. He is best known as the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series. While his wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen, is an international speaker, author, transformational life coach, clinical hypnotherapist and researcher. During this interview, you’ll discover… The importance of learning to pivot by asking the right questions How to get past fears and roadblocks of life through asking The unique networks through which we can ask To find out more about Mark and Crystal, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do Facebook Ads work?   Facebook is the best social media platform to date to reach more people and generate new leads and sales.   Our guest, Adrienne Richardson, who is a Facebook ads expert, can vouch for that.   She started using Facebook marketing and received amazing results.   You can engage more and target exact audiences by interests, demographics, connections, and locations.   Today, she has helped coaches, consultants, and other online service-based business owners scale their enterprises using Facebook ads.   During this episode, you'll discover... The importance of taking action How to use Facebook ads marketing How you can pivot what you offer To find out more about Adrienne, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.  

"Learn to identify and clear the counter intentions in the way of you having being and doing what your intention is."   According to our guest today, that is the secret of success which helped him overcome all the negativity in life and brought him to where he is right now.   Dr. Joe Vitale is a distinguished personal development expert and best known for his appearance on the blockbuster hit movie, The Secret. He has also authored 80 books including the best-selling, The Attractor Factor.   Using his skills and knowledge, he has helped thousands at his live events and millions through the internet, his books, and educational program.   During this interview, you'll discover... What are Counter Intentions How to clear your internal blocks Techniques on how to break through from victimhood To find out more about Dr. Joe, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderevolution.com/.

How do you deliver excellent customer experience? Our guest, Mike Aoki, who is the President of Reflective Keynotes Inc., has some strategies. With over 20 years of customer service experience, he believes the consistency of getting to know your customers and giving them positive emotions can bring great success to your business. During this episode, you’ll discover… Why customer experience matters Why you need to focus on the feeling that you create The importance of instilling your passion to your staff To find out more about Mike, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Traditional businesses have slowed down as a result of the global pandemic. In this crossover episode, Nicky and Matt Johnson (who is the author of MicroFamous) have some strategies on how to pivot your business online. It might seem overwhelming at first but with the right tools, it will allow you to still deliver your services to your clients. Let’s make this the opportunity to increase sales and have a time of growth in light of COVID-19. During this episode, you’ll discover… The importance of getting past your fears Ways on how to pivot your business online Why you should be committed to your goal To learn more about Matt, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How do you handle adversity? Our returning guest, Marc Von Musser has some guidance on how to push through challenges amidst this pandemic. This situation will give us the opportunity and advantage to accelerate our growth, develop our strengths, and access aspects of our lives that we didn’t know existed. We should turn adversity into a positive force. During our 200th episode, you’ll discover… The importance of having a mindset shift Why we should serve people even more The ways on how to win your victory To find out more about Marc, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom? Our guest, James Arthur Ray, who is a New York Times best-selling author and contributor to The Secret, has tips on how to rebuild yourself and regain your power back. He is also a life and business coach who has worked with over 1 million people including entrepreneurs, leaders, celebrities, coaches, and advisors from all over the world. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of having a support system How to overcome adversity How to rebuild your life from scratch To find out more about James, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Why does digital marketing matter? Our guest, Ashar Alam, believes it can get you more prospects and transform your company’s growth. His firm, Think Strategy, assists business owners and marketing professionals in advertising their products and services on the internet through emails, social media, search engines, mobile apps and websites. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of building personal connection Why you should know your strengths and goals What is digital marketing To find out more about Ashar, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Do you aspire to do great things? Feeling dissatisfied and lost, our guest, Darius Bashar, felt like he was destined for something bigger. He showed courage, battled through careers, and found his true passion, Portrait photography. Today, he helps coaches, speakers, and entrepreneurs make more impact by taking photos of their hearts. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of communication skills Why you should dream bigger How to be a strong leader To find out more about Darius, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Are you ready to start your own venture? Our returning guest, Victor Menasce, has travelled that journey before. He understands the world of real estate investing. He helps people utilize real estate to escape their financial prisons to achieve wealth. Today, Victor is a top-rated podcaster and real estate developer. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of podcasting Where are the areas of growth What are the two points in marketing To find out more about Victor, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

How does business networking work? Our returning guest, BNI Founder and networking expert, Ivan Misner, has some insight. According to him, networking is more about farming than hunting. You need to have the patience in building and cultivating relationships with people and it will eventually lead to potential clients and referrals. Today, his networking movement has about 9,500 chapters in over 70 countries around the world. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of networking effectively Why relationships lead to business How to find your flame and incorporate it in your life To find out more about Ivan, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.