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

“Tell them to stop trying to close. Instead, start serving people to their dreams. Start enrolling people in their dream. Having that conversation feels good for good people.” Pivoting during hard or changing times is crucial in business. Covid times were disruptive but many people found opportunities in the chaos. Podcasting was surging at the time (and continues to surge), creating massive opportunity for coaches, consultants, and businesses of all sorts to get their message out there, and ultimately to serve people. But it takes the right strategy and the right heart. Throwing content at the internet… well you get back whatever you put into it. So strategy and heart are everything. Marc and Nicky bring us a deeper dive into the story of how Nicky became so successful in the world of podcast guesting. They dialled in the strategy and Nicky made the commitment to see it through but what allowed their strategy to be fully implemented and get results so quickly was a service called Podmatch. Their algorithms h

“We have a vision for this country, we are not scared, and we are speaking with passion and conviction about what we believe.” “Believe in yourself. Don’t wait for the government to save you. Stand up and speak out for what you believe.” “Take your place in the world. Take your place in Canada and fight for what you believe in.” Maxime Bernier is one of the most important figures in Canada and the world when it comes to freedom. He’s the leader and founder of the People’s Party of Canada. He spent nineteen years in the Montreal, Canada, financial sector as VP of an insurance corporation and a bank. In 2006, he encouraged Stephen Harper to work toward a smaller government that would lower taxes and respect the constitution. Stephen then asked him to run as a candidate and he eventually became foreign minister. Over time, as Canada started moving toward a socialist era, he found that the conservative party became morally and intellectually corrupt. This was the beginning of the People’s Party of Canada, founded

“The leaders of tomorrow will be the most aligned, congruent, and willing to serve their fellow man. They must truly care.” The old-school sales tactics that use pressure and posturing don’t cut it anymore. The noise coming at us from every direction is always growing louder, and when it comes to sales, buyers have seen it all and are programmed to be skeptical. The sales process is cold, giving them nothing to hold on to so they demand certainty. That’s why it’s time for a shift towards heart-driven selling. They demand certainty but what they need is authenticity. Real relationships with people who genuinely care about solving their problems. People who would walk away if they realized they don’t have the solution the buyer needs. These are genuine, grown-up conversations built around truth and integrity. That’s what a heart-driven selling is all about. It’s about understanding your clients’ needs and working together to find the best solutions. The program “Get Booked & Get Paid”, incorporates heart-dr

“Your title does not give you the excuse to not connect with your employees.” There’s a direct connection between your business success and how you lead and connect with your employees. It’s a people first approach, which of course also applies to clients, but when staff eagerly follow a heart driven leader, your clients are sure to feel it. Heart leadership starts with looking inside at your own behaviors and patterns to consider if there’s a better way. Take that one step further and make those who you lead feel seen, heard, and valued, and you’ve created an environment where people want to follow you as much as you want to lead them. Traycee Mayer is calling out people who call themselves leaders but who don’t really play the part. She has an inherent interest in other human beings and bringing their talents to the surface. With 43 years of heart leadership experience in full service hotels and convention centers, she knows this is what the world needs. She’s now an executive coach, author, and speaker. He

There are pros and cons to both promotion based marketing and attraction based marketing. But neither can be cast down as less effective than the other because the approach for both is as different as the ways that they bring clients to your door. They’re at opposite ends of the spectrum and that’s what makes the combination of both so powerful. On one hand, you’re taking immediate action, every day. And that gets measurable results. On the other, you’re sitting back, working on your heart and mind and opening energetic doors for clients to walk through. Results can’t really be measured but you’ll know when it’s working. Entrepreneurs will naturally be drawn to one method more than the other but we’re here to tell you that you’ll open the widest door for clients to come in when you learn to master both promotional marketing and attraction marketing. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“Everyone's always trying to please people and be loved by everyone, but you're not meant to be loved or even liked by everyone. And you have to be okay with that.” Our businesses are about improving people’s lives and society overall. This is the ultimate goal and when done with authenticity and integrity, you will succeed and you will be compensated. Many of us come to entrepreneurship because our own life experience turns  us into experts in some way. Often, it’s our own journey of overcoming challenging situations that does it with the outcome being that we not only learn powerful lessons, but we also feel inspired to offer them to the world, knowing full well that they’re needed. Rima Kamra suffered from depression for many years, always pushing forward and making progress in life but never escaping self doubt and the fear that her daughter would suffer the same fate. Until her life journey brought her to the gym where she found a powerful measure of control over her life and a way to manifest change in

“Once it’s dialed in… Once you've found your ideal market and your ideal messaging, you can get ongoing prospect calls, nonstop.” Paid traffic marketing gets your ads on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, among others. And if your methods are fine tuned, then you’re getting in front of your ideal prospects. It’s effective but it’s not for everyone. Especially if you don’t already have the money to invest. It’s more of a strategy for seasoned businesses to grow than it is a strategy for starting a business. But there are several forms of organic marketing that are cheap, if not free, and still very effective. And the ROI is high since there’s no ad spend involved. Podcast guesting is a prime example. It’s a relatively new strategy and though many people talk about it, it seems not many understand what it takes to get results. Knowing your ideal client and dialing in your messaging are a necessary start, but you also need to understand the trends in the world and what people are responding to. What worke

“When one door closes another one soon opens.” “Where two or more are gathered in my name, I am amongst them.” - Matthew 18:20 “It’s a noble cause to build a great company. Companies that are worthy of serving people with excellence.” - Jim Collins Often when one dream comes to an end, it’s making way for a new one. And the process of transitioning and opening to the change is one of making huge leaps forward in terms of personal growth. Having the right mindset, educational tools, partners and coaches, are all critical in helping you realize the potential for your business growth and your ability to take action on ideas that you may never have even considered before. Mark Faris takes us through his own journey from professional hockey player to Royal Lapage’s #1 Canadian broker, and finally to CEO of Faris Capital Partners. When Mark’s hockey dream came to an end, his wife opened his mind to the possibility that one dream could make way for another. He takes us through his process which affirms that when one

“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so, so much.” Egregore is an ancient word that describes ‘the spirit of the group’. The collective energy of a group that lights a fire under everyone, surging everyone forward. Imagine what it would do for you and your business? When you have a single mentor or you join a mastermind, either way you’re going to benefit by finding resources you didn’t even know you need, getting instant feedback and encouragement to break though your barriers, and valuable methodologies. Finding a mentor or a group to help take you to the next level is just basic investment principles. But you’re investing in the most valuable part of your business: YOU. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“If God put someone in my life; you, my wife, my kid, my neighbor, a client, a friend, I’m going to give them my all.” “If they double and triple down on every third day with those already in their life, they’ll have more business and more relationships than they know what to do with.” I just value relationships on such a high and deep level. I have stress, I have storms like the next person, but I don’t stay wet. I don’t stay down because I know where I came from, I know where I’m going and so I’m just grateful to have the breath in my lungs. The relationship between earning money and serving people is probably the greatest secret in business. Heavy emphasis on serving people. It’s such a powerful and yet simple principle that countless successful people have learned and teach. These are people who lead fulfilling lives inside and outside their businesses. What needs to accompany this principle is the right mindset. One that gets your self out of the way including any limiting beliefs or events from the past

“I’m just excited to have the opportunity to bring the beauty of my struggle, the beauty of conquering, and the beauty of doing more than just surviving but thriving to our people.” Leveling up your business and your life while surrounded by a group of people determined to do the same is going to power you forward. Add to that the energy and brilliance of experienced, top notch leaders, and your chances of success are almost guaranteed. The kind of group we’re talking about will help you create the quality of life you really want. It will help you transcend the stories that tell you to collapse when life gets hard and the excuses we sometimes tell ourselves to justify a mediocre life. Instead of identifying as a victim, the right group and the coaches will turn that story around and help you see the gift in the suffering so that it becomes a stepping on your way to greatness. Our guest today is the Melissa Von Musser, sister of our repeat guest, Marc Von Musser and BFF of Jessie Torres from episode 540. Toget

“When you’re in a community, where we all hold each other, and we are witness to each other’s greatness, we see you before you can see it yourself. We catch a blind spot, we’re there for it.” We all have limitless greatness in us but in this world, it can be hard to believe. It’s easy to chalk it up to luck, and assume that some people just have more than the rest of us. Even if luck is part of the equation, what more and more people are discovering is that regardless of circumstances, our beliefs, our habitual reactions, and the history that we think defines us are what create our outcomes. The trick is believing in and taking action toward a good life, rather than assuming we’re destined for anything less. One of the most potent actions you can take toward achieving your version of greatness is to surround yourself with a group of like-minded people, equally committed to achieving or sustaining greatness. Not just for themselves but for the whole community. Egregory is the word to describe what happens to a

“There are too many great people out there with a passion on their heart. A skill in their heart. A lifetime of work that they’ve done to get to this moment. But they’re suffering. They’re struggling. And they’re living way below their greatness.” “The leaders of tomorrow will be the most aligned, congruent, and willing to serve their fellow man.” Things are changing in the world. The last three years are proof enough. Change brings great challenges but those challenges are opportunities. It just depends are whether you’re ready to transform along with the world, with society, and with business. During the shift, frauds are being called out for what they are and a void is opening up that needs to be filled with heart-driven people who are ready, willing, and able to serve humanity. These are people who are willing to undergo a mindset shift to thrive, succeed and to align with the new strategies the world needs that will being clients and businesses together to empower society as we transition into a new age.

"A boy and a girl with a healthy mind and a healthy body will always know that they have a future.” “The key element for an athlete and an individual that’s aspiring to become anything, is they have to get very well connected with their heart. They have to become very authentic to themselves.” Knowledge handed down over generations is grounded in traditional principles that stood the test of time. Often because of the elegance that comes with simpler times, when the average person’s mind was less complicated. For athletes and entrepreneurs alike, being laser focused on your goals and the results needed is a process of simplifying the mind to get out of our own way. To do this, we need to surround ourselves with the right influences and supports. Anything else becomes a distraction. Jake Teale is a coach who, from a very young age, was exposed to his family’s legacy of greatness. Specifically his Father’s methodologies as a former boxing world champion and coach. His father had many mentors in his life that he

It seems like a simple and effective strategy: Grow your visibility, get on podcasts, get more views… this is the sizzle that’s sold by too many charlatan marketers. Does podcasting give you visibility? Yes. Can podcast guesting get you paid? Yes! But it won’t work if that’s your only intention. Your vision has to be bigger than that. Beyond visibility and getting paid, podcasting is a powerful way to build real relationships with people who need to see that you care and that you're the one who can solve their problem. This episode is about preparing to deliver your message through stories that will move people. Turn your visibility into human connection. If you want to know more, register for the Get Booked & Get Paid event. Two Days of LIVE Online Workshop with Nicky Billou on February 16 & 17 from 11 AM to 5 PM Eastern each day. ​Learn how podcast guesting connects you to your target audience, fast! Learn how to add $100,000 to $250,000 to your business, this year! Learn how to create a brand that

“I want to give everyone permission to stand for what they know is right because you will be surprised when you step out that door who you’ll meet, how that will build, and what type of strong foundation that will come with.” Inspired by ‘those in the fight’, Siaka Massaquoi found that powerful role models can ignite fires in us, giving us the clarity and courage to make life-changing decisions. During a debate in the 2016 US election campaign, Donald Trump’s answer to the question of how US healthcare should be delivered to the people; through ‘free market principles’, Siaka was shocked at this real-world solution that was so easily expressed by a political figure. These words gave Siaka ‘permission’ to start on his own entrepreneurial path. Siaka is a man of faith who believes in freedom and free expression and he’s built his brand on these principles. As an actor living in LA at a time when these principles were increasingly under attack, Siaka found he had to choose between what he believes in right vs hi

How many times in a day do you get side tracked by things that have nothing to do with your goals? While some of these are unavoidable, many are things we introduce ourselves, consciously and unconsciously. These notions of what we need and don’t need clutter up our minds, keeping us from having our feet firmly planted with each step toward the future. Dan Sullivan and Benjamin P. Hardy wrote 10x Is Easier Than 2x. It powerfully demonstrates next level innovation through extreme simplification. How to make a qualitative shift in your thinking by focussing on the few things you do need and eliminating everything you don’t need. Through this process, your vision and your identity transform, and everything in your life will start to go in a 10x direction. You can find 10x Is Easier Than 2x on Amazon. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

From political leaders and business professionals to educators and entertainers, individuals across diverse fields benefit from honing their public speaking skills. Overcoming stage fright, refining speaking techniques, and adapting to different audiences are essential aspects of mastering this art. Public speaking empowers individuals to express themselves effectively, share their expertise, and contribute meaningfully to the exchange of ideas in various public forums. Tyler Foley is a serial entrepreneur, former child performer at the age of 6, safety expert, and the author of the number one best-selling book, "The Power to Speak Naked". He is an international business advisor who helps his clients share their message with confidence. Tyler’s message is about overcoming fear of public speaking and assisting C-suite executives and charity directors in overcoming the fear of public judgement. Tyler’s mission is to empower individuals to deliver impactful presentations, unlocking the potential of others to cr

It’s necessary to think BIG for many reasons. The least of which being that some of the world’s people and governments are trying to take away freedom and destroy capitalism. Thinking big means knowing that you’re bigger than your demons, believing in your dreams more than your fears, and knowing that freedom is part of the divine plan which will always be bigger than the evil that tries to take it away. Today we think bigger than the communist/socialist agenda. As a concept, we’re bringing together technology, knowledge, freedom and free enterprise by harnessing some of the world’s most valuable intellectual property as a subscription service that would very likely create millions of billionaires. Visit eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.

“You have to have that burning desire in you that you want to make it happen, you want to do it, and you believe you should and could.” Going all in brings the journey and the destination together. You’re shaped and developed through the process of doing things while the end goal draws you forward.. When you’re connected to the goal, every decision becomes easier. Intuitively, you’ll know what to do. It’s better to live with intent, igniting a fire in those around you and fostering a culture of winning. Amer “The Hammer'' Kamra is a fitness entrepreneur, bodybuilder, and coach known for his significant contributions to the fitness industry. He gained prominence for his achievements in bodybuilding, becoming the youngest world bodybuilder at the age of 21. From a transformative personal experience of going from fat to fit, Amer has evolved into a fitness mentor, inspiring thousands globally through his fitness companies – Hammer Fitness, Man the F Up, and Lady the F Up. As a seasoned athlete, his competitive s