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

Your employees.   Without them, your business could be in a lot of trouble.   These days, it's tough to find great ones that are committed to your vision and want to stick around to see it through.   Our guest today, Bruce Bowser, has figured it out.   He is the president of a moving company called AMJ Campbell Van Lines and has overseen the growth of the company from $ 34 million in 1997 to over $ 200 million today.   He has some terrific tips on how you can create loyal staff that will stand by you for the long run.   During this interview, you'll learn...   Why you should create a work culture of entrepreneurship to motivate great employees to stay Why micromanaging isn't the answer to handle your staff Why it's important to treat people with dignity and respect   To find out more about Bruce, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Social media. It can be a wonderful way to connect with family and friends. But, if you're a thought leader, it can also be a great strategy to locate your ideal customers. These days the business social media of choice is LinkedIn. Our guest today has mastered the fine art of using it to attract more business for her clients. Sarah Santacroce is a Switzerland-based LinkedIn expert and owner of Simple LinkedIn Solutions. During this informative interview, you'll learn... Why your LinkedIn profile headline is important when making first impressions with prospects How you must be more strategic when growing your LinkedIn network Why you should consider creating consistent relevant content within LinkedIn for your audience To find out more about Sarah, visit. 

Imagine leaving millions of dollars on the table. Not everyone could do that. Our guest, Don R. Campbell did. He is a Senior Analyst with The Real Estate Investing Network (REIN) which is Canada’s most trusted real estate investment education, analysis, research and strategic leadership resource. Throughout his years at REIN, this multiple best-selling author has turned down potentially profitable real estate opportunities. Why? For him, those deals didn't align with his purpose. Don believes in being authentic and assisting others without compromising his values. As well, he feels it's meaningful to have a business that emotionally touches people's lives and creates positive change. During this engaging interview, you'll discover... The importance of creating your “Personal Belize” & how it can lead you to powerfully help others through your business Why you should work on your presentation skills to effectively communicate with your audience Why you must have integrity and make decisions that are align

Don't be fooled. Whether you're at a Disney resort or cruise, the way you're treated as a customer has been well strategized years before you even handed over your credit card number to Mickey Mouse. Our guest today, Shep Hyken, who is a New York Times best-selling author and customer service expert himself, has been paying attention and will pass on some success tips he's learned from Mickey and his friends and he'll share some from his own esteemed career as well. During this interview, you'll discover... The 3 jobs Disney employees must do well and the 2 of those you must focus on Why you shouldn't deliver an over-the-top WOW customer service experience for your clients The key ingredients to differentiate yourself as a thought leader so customers will flock to you FIRST To find out more about Shep, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Content marketing. It's defined as “a type of marketing that involves the creation and sharing of online material (such as videos, blogs, and social media posts) that does not explicitly promote a brand but is intended to stimulate interest in its products or services.” If you're a thought leader who hasn't hopped onto that train, our guest, Joe Pulizzi, who is a content marketing envangelist, will help you get started on developing a profitable niche that you can serve. Content Marketing is a great way to build a loyal following because of the value you're providing your audience which leads to your fans trusting and eventually supporting you especially in monetary terms. During this interview, you'll learn... Why it's important to niche down repeatedly until you identify a profitable area that you can dominate as a thought leader Why you should choose 1 content type and 1 content platform to distribute your message Why it's powerful to develop your audience first then listen to your people to build pro

Do you ever feel lost? Our guest today, personal branding expert, Bobby Umar once did. He bounced from one career to the next not feeling fulfilled until one day he decided it was time for a change. That's when he started asking himself questions about what he truly wanted in life. The pursuit of establishing his personal brand took off from there. Today, he's a man of purpose and passion who is helping business owners have more clarity and success in their lives. During this interview, you'll learn... The action steps to take right now to create your personal brand The 4 areas of fulfillment and why you're resigning yourself to only being happy with a few of them The 3 main ingredients thought leaders need to create their tribes and attract more clients To find out more about Bobby, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com. 

Nonverbal communication. Many of us underestimate its impact. You probably don't realize it, but everyday you're telling a story using your facial expressions, gestures, eye contact and posture. In business, you want to make sure the stories you're broadcasting are positive and setting you up to win the trust of potential clients. Our guest today, Mark Bowden, is a master nonverbal communicator and author of books such as Winning Body Language, Winning Body Language For Sales Professionals and Tame The Primitive Brain. He's also a world-class speaker who knows that the slightest of changes in your body language can make the difference between you being loved or hated by the prospects you're trying to persuade. During this informative interview, you'll learn... Why hiding your hands during your presentations causes a negative response What hand gesture can create instant trust from any speaking audience Why you should be aware of your physical proximity with prospects To find out more about Mark, visit https

What are you great at? What superpower do you possess that can help others immensely while also putting money in your own pocket? For most people, finding their profitable niche is a long process, but once it's discovered it can lead to terrific opportunities. Just ask Corry McClure. Today, she helps trainers design programs that leverage their expertise to attract government funding for initiatives such as the Canada Job Grant. It took Corry years to arrive at her niche, but now it's growing bigger and better. During this interview, you'll learn... Why you need to be clear about your purpose The importance of knowing your niche audience and how to provide it with simple business solutions The power of being a part of a like-minded community to help boost your success To find out more about Corry, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Be yourself. You've heard that cliche a million times. But, in the case of fitness entrepreneur, Chad Howse, it's proved to be very profitable. When he first started out in the online business world, he went years without making money. He went to mastermind groups and received advice from successful peers, but ultimately their ways didn't work out for him. It wasn't until Chad realized his ideal customer was himself that everything changed. He began writing sales copy and other useful content in his unique voice that answered his own problems. Before he knew it, people resonated with his journey and began buying from him including his popular product, The Man Diet. For Chad, being authentic was an incredible strategy. During this interview, you'll learn... The importance of figuring out who your ideal clients are and how to use your authentic self to connect with them Why it's vital to “write to yourself” when creating emails, sales copy and information products How you can boost your email list and attract

The law of reciprocity. Ever hear of it? Basically, it's when someone does something nice for you then you'll have a deep-rooted psychological urge to do something nice in return. This universal law has been used in persuasive marketing and advertising for years now. But, what if you could genuinely give something of value to potential clients for free because you actually want to help them? You might be thinking, “Wait a second, FREE? Why the heck would I do that?” Our guest today, David Sargant, who is an expert that shows coaches how to use digital marketing to get the visibility and credibility they need to grow their businesses, feels giving away your useful content is a great way to endear yourself to prospects which can lead to win-win opportunities. During this fun and inspiring interview, you'll learn... Why providing free takeaway value will build trust with potential clients by letting them know you're credible and not in it for a quick buck Why it's important to plant seeds by helping people take

Addiction. Whether it's with drugs, alcohol or whatever else, it can ruin lives. New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, Anna David, had her battles with it. Her life went down a turbulent road until it was time to change course before it was too late. Today, she's been sober for over 16 years. She has found a new way to monetize her writing expertise and has created helpful content to assist others who are looking to conquer their personal challenges. During this interview, you'll learn... Why you must stop being a victim, take accountability and realize you can now play a part in your own success Why the best way to sell is to give Why you shouldn't be afraid to invest in your education To find out more about Anna, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

The Man In Motion. For many across the globe, our guest today is a shining light for those with disabilities. On March 21st 1985, Rick Hansen, who is a paraplegic, embarked on a world tour where he wheeled himself across 34 countries and 4 continents to prove the potential of people with disabilities and to inspire a more accessible world. If Rick didn't have the right attitude, the above probably would have never happened. At age 15, he suffered a spinal cord injury during a pickup truck accident. It was a major hit to his athletic dreams, but he found a way through mentors to reshape his mindset to get his life on track. Even during his Man In Motion Tour, he had doubts about completing it, but with some encouragement from a friend, he continued. Today, he runs The Rick Hansen Foundation and remains an inspiration to millions. During this powerful interview, you'll learn... Why you need to remind yourself what your big WHY is regarding your goal Why you shouldn't worry about things you can't control and fo

Garage to global. For our guest, Business Network International (BNI) founder, Dr. Ivan Misner that was his journey. He started his organization in a spare room above his garage then kept growing it and now BNI has over 7900 chapters which generated 8.8 million referrals and $11.1 billion dollars in business in 2016. He calls himself a 20-year overnight success story. It didn't come easy, but he has trusted tips that can hopefully help you avoid some mistakes and build the profitable business you've always wanted. During this fascinating interview, you'll learn... To never treat networking like a face-to-face cold call opportunity Why you should do 6 things a thousand times but not a thousand things 6 times Why you must hire those that have ignorance on fire instead of knowledge on ice To find out more about Dr. Misner visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Fifteen years old. That was the age of our guest, Marie Diamond, when her life changed forever. She was run over by a truck and declared dead. Miraculously, she survived, but while she was “on the other side”, she felt a calling to enlighten more than 500 million people world wide. Once she returned, she began her crusade. After many experiences, she'd land a place in the wildly popular 2006 film, *The Secret* which enabled her to transform the lives of millions of people. Today, with her powerful vision in mind, she continues to assist her clients through various speaking engagements, workshops, webinars and other products. During this interview, you'll learn... The power of developing a vision that aligns with your values and resonates with future prospects How changing your environment, including your office, can positively affect your business success Why you should always be living your brand To find out more about Marie visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Podcasting. It's red hot right now. There are over 300,000 podcasts in the world. Entrepreneurs are jumping in because of a podcast's ability to reach niche audiences, with easily consumable, on-demand audio content, that couldn't have been accessed before. Does that mean it's right for you and your branding strategy? Well, it has certainly worked for our guest, Health & Wellness expert, Dr. Jesse Chappus who is the co-host of the popular Ultimate Health Podcast. During this interview, you'll learn... How a podcast can make you money and elevate your brand exposure What level of commitment you'll need to consistently deliver a high quality show The importance of taking care of your health during your podcasting journey To find out more about Jesse, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Tragedy. At one point or another, we all come face-to-face with it in some capacity and today's guest, Kelly Lee Bennett is no different. During her most turbulent years, there were horrible things in her life such as murder, rape, kidnapping and a bout with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to name a few. For many, after being exposed to those events, they'd either be heavily medicated, locked up somewhere or even worse. Kelly was one of the fortunate ones. Today, she leads an extremely happy life operating her successful executive coaching business. So, what helped her navigate through those rough waters? One of the life savers was being surrounded by the right people who gave her the support she needed. Now, her days are filled with joy and meaning. During this interview, you'll discover... The importance of trusting your gut when making business and personal decisions including what people to allow in your life Why you must not be afraid of making mistakes since they can prove to be extremely useful

6 seconds. That's all you have to convince a prospect, who is scrolling on her smartphone, to check out what you are promoting. Let's face it, we are bombarded with marketing messages everyday, so how will you attract your ideal clients through the noise? Today's guest, Alan McLaren, who is the CEO of the creative marketing agency, Infinity Comm, has some ideas. During this interview, you'll learn... The importance of getting back to the basics by making sure your offerings are worth promoting Why creativity is a key factor in setting yourself apart from your competitors Why word-of-mouth advertising is still a crucial marketing tool even in the digital age To find out more about Alan, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com .

People. Remember when their main form of communication was face-to-face? Today, technology has changed that. Many human-to-human interactions have been replaced by texts, emails, smartphones, tablets and social media to name a few. According to our guest, Bob Burg, who is a public speaker and best-selling author, to establish strong business relationships, it's never about technology, it's about people. During this interview, you'll learn... Why nobody buys from computers they know, like & trust The importance of leveraging technology & not hiding behind it when creating business connections Why you should always think about what value you provide people before posting on social media To find out more about Bob, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Persistence. Hal Johnson has it. Back in 1988, when he and Joanne McLeod, teamed up to create a series of 90-second televised public service announcements called Body Break to inspire Canadian audiences to “keep fit and have fun,” it wasn't embraced right away. In fact, Hal shopped the idea to various places but was turned down repeatedly including by one television network representative who told Hal he didn't feel Canada was ready to see a biracial couple on screen (Hal is half-black while Joanne is white). Others would have been angry, but Hal just used this challenge as motivation. Let's just say, due to his focus and sheer determination, he'd help Body Break become an iconic fixture on TV sets across the country. During this inspiring interview, you'll learn... The importance of taking the positives from rejection to find creative solutions Why you should do investigative work to uncover potential opportunities no one else sees Why it's an absolute must to look for ways to fill a need for people To fin

Failure. It can either knock you out for good or it can serve you for greater success. Dan Nisker chose the latter route. He's a fitness expert whose focus is helping those with missing limbs to become more fit and empowered about the impact they can have on this world. It has proved to be quite a profitable niche. Dan's client list has soared from 18 at one point to over 260. It didn't come easy though. Dan experimented with different niches, such as cardiologists and brides-to-be, but when they fell flat, he learned from those experiences and kept going. Today, he is a great success story. During this inspiring interview, you'll learn... Why you need to research your niche before diving in Why it's a must for you to go out and actually test that niche market to see if it's truly commercial The importance of making calls to find your ideal clients To find out more about Dan, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.