Previous Episodes

The Importance of Understanding Different Business Models, With Ben Camille

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 12, 2023

Business is not a one-size-fits-all scenario. To have a successful business means having a successful business model…or even models.

For over 20 years, Ben Camille has managed numerous multi-million dollar tour companies specializing in the uber-luxury market using many different business models.

Tune in to hear Ben’s answers to questions such as:

How did you start your business?
What makes your company stand out from all the other businesses in your niche?
What was the toughest moment in your business journey? How did you work through it and move forward?
How do you plan on growing and effectively scaling your business?
Considering Travel Defend assists thousands of clients, who need help in REAL TIME on their trips – do you have any crazy stories you can share?
What advice would you have for entrepreneurs who are starting out?
And much, much more!

Uneducated, With Christopher Zara

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on September 5, 2023

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In his new book, Uneducated, Christopher Zara tells a highly personal story about the education divide and the stigma of being degreeless in a 21st-century knowledge economy.

He retraces his ill-fated journey through an overcrowded public-school system; getting classified as “emotionally disturbed”; ejected in 11th grade; being trapped in low-wage service jobs throughout his 20s and 30s; landing a lucky break in journalism; and finally, his years-long struggle to assimilate as a high-school dropout in the elite world of New York City media.

Tune in to hear Christopher’s answers to questions such as:

What happened to you in high school that got you kicked out in 11th grade?
How did you become an editor at a leading business magazine in NYC with only a GED?
How has your lack of a formal education impacted your approach to news coverage?
Why are large companies (Google, GM, IBM) relaxing their degree requirements now?
How has social anxiety impacted your career?
And much, much more!

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Redefine Time, Redefine Your Life, With Daniel Lawson

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 29, 2023

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Do you find yourself wishing for more time in your life? The truth is, we all have the same amount of time, distributed evenly between us. But in today’s world, many of us have fallen into the trap of viewing time as a limited resource, a commodity that can only be traded, leading to a sense of scarcity.

In this episode with guest, Daniel Lawson, we’ll delve into our perception of time and explore the common unresourceful Time mindset. We’ll also address the dysfunctional relationships with time that contribute to stress, busyness, and overwhelm in our lives, leading to significant health problems.

Join us as we challenge these beliefs and learn how to create a healthier relationship with time. Tune in to gain a new perspective on internal time management and discover ways to reduce stress and enhance your overall well-being.

Tune in to hear Daniel’s answers to questions such as:

Time seems to be a universal challenge for many, corporate world, entrepreneurship, anywhere we look. How has time been a challenge for you in your life?
Contrary to popular belief, you love to say that time is not the most precious resource. Tell us what lead you to go against popular belief?
Why is it so important then to switch time from a physical reality into a psychological state instead?
So what does all this mean, how can we view time instead?
What are the challenges you have discovered within this, for yourself and the clients you have worked with?
Where/how can we start with making this shift within our experience of time?
And much, much more!

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Website: http://Parallaxxtransformations.com

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HR Tech Pioneer and Investment Visionary, With Andrew Swiler

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 22, 2023

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Andrew Swiler works at the intersection of entrepreneurship and investing…starting, acquiring, and investing in HR tech companies around the world.

With 12 years’ experience starting and acquiring software companies, Andrew has built up a portfolio of small HR SaaS companies.

Tune in to hear Andrew’s answers to questions such as:

How were you able to acquire a software company with none of your own money?
How do you onboard remote team members?
How do you keep remote teams united?
How will remote work impact hiring in the future?
And much, much more!

From Zero to 100k Home Business, With Michelle Hon

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 15, 2023

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Michelle Hon started a blog from home 10 years ago and turned it into multiple businesses in various industries, including food & beverage, maternity, media & education.

Today she’s able to focus on what she loves most: helping moms fulfil their dreams by creating a purposeful source of income for themselves and become a role model for their children.

Michelle’s approach to building an online business has helped her build wildly successful businesses, earning 6-figure income each, without having to “chase sales”.

Her secret is the perfect blend of content marketing, branding and automation system to get traffic, attract opportunities, and sell products/services online.

Tune in to hear Michelle’s answers to questions such as:

What were the biggest challenges you faced in starting a home business from scratch, and how did you overcome them to reach the milestone of $100k in revenue?
Many people dream of starting their own home business but struggle to take the first step. What advice would you give to someone who wants to start from zero and build a successful home business?
How did you balance your family life and business responsibilities while working towards your goal? Any specific strategies or routines that helped you stay focused and productive?
How did you go about finding your niche and understanding the needs of your target market?
What strategies did you use to effectively position your business and stand out from the competition?
And much, much more!

How to Build a Big Brand on a Small Budget, With Faisal Siddiqui

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 8, 2023

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Are you competing against bigger brands with deep pockets?

Learn how to build the business case for brand marketing and start scaling profitably.

Providing a global perspective on brand building, Faisal Siddiqui shares the biggest mistakes small companies often make in marketing, and how to make the most of the marketing budget you have.

Tune in to hear Faisal’s answers to questions such as:

Why you can’t scale profitably using performance marketing
How can challenger brands position themselves for profitable growth?
How can you build a big brand on a small budget?
How can you get the impact of a TV campaign for a fraction of the cost?
What’s the biggest mistake small companies make with their marketing?
And much, much more!

Backing Bold, Ambitious Startups, With Jonah Midanik

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on August 1, 2023

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Jonah Midanik has spent the last twenty years at the intersection of marketing and technology as a serial entrepreneur in Canada.

He has experienced several different lenses on the founder journey from bootstrapping his own startup, to launching new corporate divisions, and raising 8 figures of venture capital.

Today, in supporting hundreds of founders’ growth, Jonah has carved out a niche in the market of teaching founders how to build and deliver pitch decks proven to raise capital.

Tune in to hear Jonah’s answers to questions such as:

What are some common pitfalls you see many startups making?
What was the biggest mistake you’ve made as a founder? What did you learn from it?
What was a winning pitch deck that WOWed you?
What’s one thing you wish you knew when you were a founder?
What’s one piece of fundraising advice you’d give to a startup founder?
And much, much more!

Non-Traditional Investing for Today’s Market, With Dan Thompson

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on July 25, 2023

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The Infinite Banking Concept is a strategy that relies on dividend-paying, whole life insurance to store money while waiting for investment opportunities.

The purpose: to grow wealth and become better, more patient investors.

And although the concept has been around for decades, there is still much misinformation and confusion regarding the subject.

Dan Thompson dishes out the pros and cons of Infinite Banking and other unique investing.

Tune in to hear Dan’s answers to questions such as:

What is Infinite Banking?
What inspired you to become a financial advisor in the first place?
What happened on your journey that led you away from traditional, Wall-Street investments like stocks and 401ks to more non-traditional
investing?
Could you explain a little more about your investment philosophy and the goals you hope to achieve through that philosophy?
What are the major struggles you see in the financial lives of your clients today and how do you help them deal with those struggles?
Can you explain more about what you call the “4 Keys” to building wealth: Time, Compounding, Leverage, and Tax Advantages?
And much, much more!

Mastering the Creative-Strategic Balance to Achieve Business Goals, With Michelle Zak

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on July 18, 2023

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Dive deep with Michelle Zak into the importance of combining strategy and creativity in your business, exploring how these two essential elements can work together to unlock your full potential. We’ll discuss practical tips, share inspiring stories, and reveal the one thing it takes to combine strategy with creativity to achieve remarkable results.

Tune in to hear Michelle’s answers to questions such as:

Describe what an imbalance in creativity and strategy looks like for a business owner.
How does a creative person find a strategic solution, and how does a strategic person find a creative solution?
How do you strike the right balance between creativity and business strategy?
What role does branding play into strategy?
What role does data play in creativity?
How do you ensure that websites are not only visually appealing but also serve as effective business tools?
Can you discuss the mindset needed to effectively balance creativity and strategy in the long term?
What advice would you give to business owners who want to excel at combining creativity and business strategy to drive results?
And much, much more!

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Repattern Your Brain to be a Better You, With Adele Spraggon

Filed in Podcasts, Previous Episodes on July 11, 2023

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We live in a left-brain dominant world. Our over-emphasis on our left hemisphere has created a world in which stress, overwhelm, isolation, confusion, and worry are now part of everyday living.

In school, we are educated to prioritize the left hemisphere of the brain which has all of us trapped inside a world of blame and shame. That’s the bad news. Here’s the good news!

The power for change is available inside your brain. You are the answer.

Adele Spraggon teaches us that together we can create powerful whole-brain solutions for our left-brain world.

Tune in to hear Adele’s answers to questions such as:

As a behavior change expert, why do you think sales conversations feel awkward to so many?
What is the revolutionary 4 step ‘repatterning’ technique that is sweeping the globe?
The pandemic has had a large impact on many businesses; how can someone best pivot in times of change?
What’s your story – how did you become a behavior change expert?
And much, much more!

Invitation from Guest:

Get a free online copy of Adele’s award-winning book and/or free video training on how to upgrade your brain for success – www.shift4steps.com