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

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/

What were you doing at 28 years old? Well, our guest today, real estate investor and owner of 1plus12, Glenn Estrabillo was retired. It was an incredible feat, but, as he describes, he “messed it up” with frivolous spending and poor character, so he returned to the real estate investing game when he was 32. After doing some maturing, he retired again half a year later, so he could focus on helping the public achieve wealth through real estate investing. Throughout his up and down experiences, Glenn’s biggest key to success has been the power of developing trust in yourself and relationships. It’s a skill, if you can master it, will be a financial game-changer for you. During this interview, Glenn will teach you... How you can strengthen trust in yourself even during times when doubt is ruling your mind The trust blueprint to increasing your network and customer base Why the Hegellian Dialectic (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dialectic) is something you should read up on To find out more about Glenn’s company

People frustration. Have you ever had that? Today’s guest, the co-founder of the C company, Cultural Architect certainly did. During his days as an engineer, Greg Hartmann was fed up. The company he worked for had issues trying to get employees to work together on teams. This frustrated him so much he was compelled to action. Thus, his journey towards self improvement and the eventual creation of Cultural Architect came to be. During this interview you’ll learn… 1.How Greg channelled his frustration into creating a profitable company that transforms lives 2. The positive impact of niching your business 3. Why having in-person prospect conversations is crucial when selling big ticket items To find out more about Greg’s company, visit here - http://culturalarchitecture.com/.

The best-selling author of Superbodies reveals how elite athletes can be great teachers for our own success. By observing how they train and the strategies they use to not only perform at a high level, but how they handle stressful situations can be extremely useful to us especially in today’s chaotic world. This episode’s featured guest, Dr. Greg Wells understands this. The best-selling author of Superbodies: Peak Performance Secrets From The World's Best Athletes has a mission to effectively communicate the key takeaways of the science of high performance so it can relate and benefit the lives of 1 billion people. During this conversation, you’ll learn.. Greg’s 4 principles to help you achieve peak performance The power of self analysis and always pushing for greater heights How building up others will raise you as well It’s an inspiring and informative interview you do not want to miss! To find out more about Greg, visit http://drgregwells.com/.

In this episode, co-hosts, Michael Palmer and Nicky Billou speak with a man who elevated Tony Robbins’ coaching and product sales dramatically thanks to his commitment to excellence. Marc Von Musser is a fighter. He’s a Cancer survivor who overcame many hurdles in his life to achieve success. Over a 20-30 year span, he made over 500,000 sales calls, knocked on 10,000 doors and delivered over 10,000 presentations. He’s committed and that’s why the world’s number 1 transformational leader recruited him to take his company’s sales to another level. Marc’s purpose in life is to identify, inspire and help awaken the greatest of human spirit in others. During this motivational interview, you’ll learn… -The 3 proven steps to hack your way to 10x success results -The 2 dominant beliefs that are holding you back from true greatness -And why you have to decide if you’re more committed to your excuses or dreams. After listening to Marc, you’ll be well on your way to taking your thought leadership from ordinary to extrao

In this episode, co-hosts, Michael Palmer and Nicky Billou welcome a personal consultant to billionaires, Alex Charfen. Alex is an internationally recognized speaker and business consultant who has shared the stage with heavyweights such as Tony Robbins and Robin Sharma and has rubbed elbows with celebrities like Sylvester Stallone. The Mexico City native is also the author of the innovative book, Entrepreneurial Personality Type (ETP) and has helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs grow and scale their business. He truly emphasizes with entrepreneurs which is why he provides systems of support and protection for them or as he describes, “the most important club in history.” He makes sure they never feel alone. During this powerful conversation, you’ll learn… -Why being the black sheep is a great thing for your business and the world -How capital flows to contribution using The Contribution Equation -And why being authentically vulnerable will open the doors to terrific opportunities If you’d like a free do

We’re excited to announce the first episode of The Business of Thought Leadership. On this episode join our guest Raymond Aaron who is one of the pioneers of the business of thought leadership. Raymond has been demonstrating the power of thought leadership in real-estate education, personal development and wealth building. Raymond helps us look at how you can leverage your own thought leadership to make a massive difference in your impact, income and influence. You'll learn the secrets to quickly building your brand as a thought leader and have prospects lining up to work with you.