The Ready-Made Mastermind Group System Featuring David Barnett
In today’s special episode of Smashing The Plateau, advisor, coach, and bestselling author David Barnett reveals what it really takes to transform a mastermind group into a thriving success. During the course of our conversation, we explore everything from cultivating a dynamic mix of people to implementing the right systems and structures.
David and I also talk about our innovative, eight-week program – The Ready-Made Mastermind Group – and how it will help you lay the groundwork for a collaborative, long lasting, and rewarding community.
Topics include:
- Why you should run a community like a business
- The importance of having well-defined leadership
- Why defining success is the key to overcoming challenges
- What business school can’t teach you
- Why the brokerage business model no longer works
- The real difference between small and big business
David Barnett loves to say that it took him 10 years to un-learn what he was taught in business school. University had trained him to be a middle manager in big enterprises, and he was totally unprepared for the realities of small business. After a career in advertising sales, David started several businesses including a commercial debt brokerage. Helping to finance small and medium sized businesses led to the field of business brokerage. Over several years, David sold dozens of businesses for others while also managing his own portfolio of income properties and starting his career as a local private investor. David regularly consults with professionals and banks on business and asset values. He currently works as a private transaction advisor with people around the world who are buying or selling a business.
Learn more about David at davidcbarnett.com, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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From Academic to Award-Winning Entrepreneur With Jill Schiefelbein
In today’s episode, business communication expert Jill Schiefelbein reveals how she moved from an academic to an award-winning entrepreneur and author. During our conversation, Jill also shares some insights from her latest book Dynamic Communication, breaks down the steps (and frameworks) she followed to create her own mastermind group, and reveals how cultivating her own community helped her accomplish her goals while doing what she loves.
Topics include:
- Why being open (and vulnerable) is the key to reaching your potential
- Gaining value from a diverse group of people and industries
- Why (and how) our communication needs to evolve
- Why success means becoming more specific with your asks
Jill Schiefelbein is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, and recovering academic. She taught business communication at Arizona State University for 11 years before venturing into entrepreneurship. Jill’s business, The Dynamic Communicator®, helps organizations increase sales and create consumer advocates. Jill also runs the Dynamic Accelerator program, helping solo and micro-entrepreneurs accelerate business growth. Her latest book, Dynamic Communication: 27 Strategies to Grow, Lead, and Manage Your Business hit stores in March 2017.
Learn more about Jill at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Find A Supportive Community (And Why It Matters) With Scott Fritz
On his second appearance on Smashing The Plateau, author, coach, and seasoned entrepreneur Scott Fritz reveals why – and how – supportive communities lead to innovative breakthroughs and life-changing relationships. He also talks about how leaders can cultivate their strengths, breaks down the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s most successful frameworks, and reveals the importance of identifying your true passion.
We discuss…
- The real difference between peer-to-peer groups and individual coaches
- Overcoming personal challenges
- How to find the right coach (for yourself and your business)
- The real deal with coaching programs
Scott Fritz currently oversees acquisition funding and strategy for SGI Property Management. SGI operates in 3 states and manages over 1,300 properties. In 2010 Scott authored The 40 Hour Work YEAR. The book chronicles Scott’s entrepreneurial journey first hand, as he shares strategic business methods, action focused exercises and the mindset philosophy that allowed him to achieve The 40 Hour Work YEAR and become a passive investor in his own business. Using his book as a platform, Scott facilitates workshops and is a keynote speaker for dozens of groups every year.
He founded Growth Connect in 2008. By leveraging business coaching and exit planning services, Growth Connect specializes in transforming businesses into assets. Since 2008 Scott has facilitated over 400 strategic focus sessions. As an active Angel Investor since 2001, Scott has invested in over thirty separate ventures, and his involvement with these companies ranges from passive investor to business coach and advisory board member. He is also an EO Certified Facilitator, which allows him to pursue his passion of working with leading entrepreneurs in the areas of strategy, sales, leadership, people and finance.
Learn more about Scott at growthconnect.com, 40hourquiz.com and LinkedIn.
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Lolly Daskal On Leadership And Greatness
Lolly Daskal is one of the most in-demand executive leadership coaches in the world. As the CEO of Lead From Within, Lolly has helped hundreds of leaders achieve greatness, and her insights into leadership have been featured in everything from The Huffington Post to Fast Company to Psychology Today. In today’s episode, Lolly uncovers what really prevents leaders from achieving their goals, and reveals the best strategies for smashing through any obstacle. She also shares some of her biggest success stories, explores why vulnerabilities strengthen the organization as a whole, and much more.
Topics include:
- The seven archetypes (and how to leverage them)
- How fear plays a big role in driving leaders in organizations
- The imposter syndrome (and how to overcome it)
- The real benefits of one-on-one coaching
Lolly Daskal’s extensive cross-cultural expertise spans 14 countries, six languages and hundreds of companies. As founder and CEO of Lead From Within, her proprietary leadership program is engineered to be a catalyst for leaders who want to enhance performance and make a meaningful difference in their companies, their lives, and the world. Based on a mix of modern philosophy, science, and nearly thirty years coaching top executives, Lolly’s perspective on leadership continues to break new ground and produce exceptional results. Of her many awards and accolades, Lolly was designated a Top-50 Leadership and Management Expert by Inc. magazine, and The Huffington Post honored Lolly with the title of The Most Inspiring Woman in the World. Her writing has appeared in HBR, Inc., Fast Company (Ask The Expert), The Huffington Post, and Psychology Today, among others. Lolly’s proprietary insights are the subject of her new book, The Leadership Gap: What Gets Between You and Your Greatness, which is available for pre-order.
Learn more about Lolly at lollydaskal.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Make It In The Age Of Disruption With Mark Monchek
In his second appearance on Smashing The Plateau, author and The Opportunity Lab founder Mark Monchek talks about his newest book Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption, and how it can help you revolutionize your business. During the conversation, Mark breaks down the three steps to operating in the age of disruption, explores working against counterintuitive assumptions, and talks about creating a safe space for your team to speak up and challenge the status quo.
Topics include:
- What it really means to live in an age of disruption
- How to accept failures (and learn from them)
- The disruptive role that technology has played in business
- How to assess new opportunities that are the right fit for your company
Mark Monchek’s mission is to empower conscious leaders to build great companies that make a difference in the world. He founded The Opportunity Lab to build organizations that are more conscious and sustainable – making life better for their employees, their customers, and their communities. He uncovers unconscious beliefs – shifting from scarcity to abundance. Mark has worked with leaders from Google, Apple, General Electric, Goldman Sachs, The New York Times, the Wharton School of Business, NBC, Columbia University, Time Warner, United Nations, The American Lung Association, and United Way of Greater New York to help them take their organizations to the next level of sustainable growth.
Mark’s work has been featured on the Lifetime Network, That Matters, Conscious Talk Radio, WCBS, Catalyst, Newsday, Working Women Magazine, and The San Francisco Chronicle. A chapter from Mark’s forthcoming book was published as a part of OD Network’s Organization Development in Practice, and the full book, Culture of Opportunity: How to Grow Your Business in an Age of Disruption, will be published and available online in May 2017.
Learn more about Mark at opplab.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
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How To Create True Happiness With Khe Hy
After a long journey of self-exploration, Khe Hy ditched his fourteen-year career in finance to pursue his passion project – Rad Reads. Now Rad Reads is a dynamic community that helps people find fulfillment in their lives and careers by sharing vulnerable and authentic stories. Today Khe tells us more about his personal story, and reveals the best ways to cultivate self-awareness, eliminate insecurities, and find true happiness.
We discuss…
- How to develop a practice of happiness
- Creating a safe space through storytelling
- Why authenticity and vulnerability will give you strength and compassion
- Defining what success means to you
Khe Hy is the creator of Rad Reads and Quartz‘s first Entrepreneur in Residence. Khe grew up in New York City and spent fourteen years as a hedge fund investment analyst. The last eight years were at Blackrock, where he oversaw the NY research team for the firm’s Alternative Advisors unit. He left in 2015 to explore projects focused on community, generosity, and introspection. Rad Reads is a passion project that emerged out of the desire to answer the question: what does it mean to live a whole life? It takes an interdisciplinary approach to answering this question, drawing on fields ranging from neuroscience to sports psychology, then sharing stories to empower its community to take action. This unlocks compassion for individuals, then communities, and ultimately the broader planet. As Quartz’s EIR, Khe is writing, supporting new strategic initiatives, and collaborating on numerous digital projects. Khe lives in New York with his wife Lisa and daughter Soriya.
Learn more about Khe at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Awarding-Winning Strategist Rita McGrath On Leadership and Success
Rita McGrath is an award-winning strategist and innovation expert, Columbia University professor, and bestselling author. In today’s episode, Rita reveals why leaders need to break out of their silos and see what’s really going on in the world. She also talks about redefining success, breaking through internal obstacles, and exploring new possibilities to achieve your goals.
We discuss…
- Techniques for finding focus and developing confidence
- Why the best leaders are open to external feedback
- Blocking out times for reflection (and why it works)
- The best support group structures
- Clearing away things that have crept up over time
Rita Gunther McGrath is a globally recognized expert on strategy, innovation, and growth with an emphasis on corporate entrepreneurship. Her work and ideas help CEOs and senior executives chart a pathway to success in today’s rapidly changing and volatile environments. Rita is highly valued for her rare ability to connect research to business problems.
Recognized as one of the top 10 management thinkers by global management award Thinkers50 in 2015 and 2013, Rita also received the award for outstanding achievement in the Strategy category. She is a highly sought after speaker at corporate events, such as the Yale CEO Summit, the Innosight CEO Summit, and at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos.
Learn more about Rita at ritamcgrath.com, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Find Your Personal Vision (out of the archives)
In today’s special episode of Smashing The Plateau, we’re taking a look back at one of our favorite interviews – executive networking expert Matt Spooner. He reveals why having a personal (and professional) vision is the only way to assume power over your career and start making transformational decisions. Matt shows us why – and how – everyone from senior-level executives to young entrepreneurs can set attainable goals that will turn their personal visions into fulfilling realities.
Topics include:
- How to share your vision with other people
- Why your career is just like a relationship
- Tips for throwing community and networking events
- Why traditional networking models no longer work (and what to do instead)
Matt Spooner is the Vice President of Operations and Marketing for McDermott & Bull, an executive search firm headquartered in Orange County, California. Matt oversees the firm’s efforts to establish and maintain meaningful relationships with senior-level executives throughout the country. Prior to joining McDermott & Bull, Matt spent most of his career forming relationships with influential contributors to various non-profit entities, whose markets he helped establish in Southern California. These entities include United Synagogue Youth (USY), American Jewish University (AJU), and Jewish National Fund (JNF). Matt is an avid endurance athlete who has competed in several marathons, ultramarathons, and triathlons. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001.
Learn more about Matt at mbexec.net, mbsearch.com, mbinterim.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Eliminating The What Ifs With Jim Palmer
In today’s episode of Smashing The Plateau, seven-time author and marketing and growth expert Jim Palmer reveals why every successful business is built on powerful relationships. During our conversation, he uncovers everything we need to know about mastermind groups and communities, talks about what it really means to take risks, and reveals why eliminating what ifs will make your life – and business – a lot more interesting.
Topics include:
- Why accountability will speed up your success
- The importance of tapping into the expertise of other people
- What it really means to do your homework
- The benefits of paid mastermind groups
- How to figure out which online offers work best for you
Jim Palmer is a marketing and business building expert and in demand coach. He is the founder of the Dream Business Academy and Dream Business Coaching and Mastermind Program. Jim is the host of Dream Business Coach TV, the hit weekly Web TV show watched by thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners, and he is also the host of Stick Like Glue Radio, a weekly podcast based on Jim’s unique brand of smart marketing and business building strategies. Jim is known internationally as the creator of No Hassle Newsletters – the Ultimate ‘Done-for-You’ newsletter marketing system used by hundreds of clients in nine countries.
Learn more about Jim at getjimpalmer.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Build a Successful Future With Jared Nichols
Jared Nichols knows a thing or two about strategy. As an executive advisor, author and one of the few people in the world to hold a Masters Degree in Strategic Foresight, Jared has unparalleled insight into how organizations and leaders equip themselves for a rewarding future. Today he reveals how everyone from small businesses to global enterprises can create new markets, develop new models, and completely reinvent themselves. Jared also shows us how to successfully shift careers, explores his theory of perceptual location, and reveals how to overcome obstacles before you encounter them.
Topics include:
- How to plan for professional and personal growth
- Transferring old skillsets into new arenas
- Learning to trust your internal signals
- Surrounding yourself with people who have “been there”
Jared Nichols is a deep futures strategist, executive advisor, speaker, and coach. He provides the tools to help leaders and organizations gain competitive advantage, seize new market opportunities, drive in new revenue, and increase profits. As one of the few people in the world to hold a Masters Degree in Strategic Foresight, Jared is sought out by leaders, organizations, and entrepreneurs to help them identify and create their long-term successful future.
Jared’s insight and expertise is utilized across a wide variety of sectors and industries from Fortune 500 companies to government municipalities, entrepreneurial start-ups, and professional actors, writers, and directors in Hollywood, CA. Jared is also the host of the small business podcast presented by the National Small Business Association titled, The Road Ahead: Small Business in the 21st Century, which focuses on practical tips and insights for small business owners on how to create growth in a volatile and uncertain environment. In addition to hosting The Road Ahead, Jared also sits on the Board of Trustees for the National Small Business Association with a focus on equipping SMEs with the ability to anticipate change and influence public policy in favor of small business growth. As a highly prolific author, Jared has published over 70 articles and is the author of Waypoint: Mapping The Future of Talent In The Age Of Automation and Rethinking Your Next Quarter (Century): How to Create Continuous Growth and Ensure.
Learn more about Jared at thejarednicholsgroup.com, thejarednicholsgroup.com/free-resources, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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How To Become A Better Communicator (And Why It Matters)
Robyn Hatcher leveraged her background as an actor and writer in the entertainment industry to become a top communication expert and bestselling author. Today she shows us everything we need to know about improving our communication skills, and reveals why understanding who you truly are (and how you come across to the world) directly impacts your success. Robyn also talks about her own entrepreneurial journey and success stories, and explores her style system ActorTypes, and how it will revolutionize the way you communicate.
We discuss…
- Why everyone needs to improve face-to-face communication
- How to align all forms of your communication (and why it’s important for your business)
- Tailoring your language to motivate others
- Bringing out another authentic part of yourself
- How to craft your message in the way it’s intended to be heard
Robyn Hatcher is a communication expert, author and professional speaker. Her 15 plus years in the entertainment field as a professional actress and film and TV writer, plus her experience as a certified Neural Linguistic Programming practitioner, give her a powerful combination of fun, creative tools and solid scientific research. Robyn has transformed the careers of thousands of business leaders through corporate programs, private coaching, and interactive presentations. Fortune 50-500 companies and brands including Allstate, Deloitte, Hewlett-Packard, AXA, and UBS are a few notables on Robyn’s rich list of clientele. Her first book, Standing Ovation Presentations, contains a unique communication-style system called ActorTypes, and was named as one of 2015’s Top 100 Coaching Books by Forbes.
Learn more about Robyn at robynhatcher.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Bestselling Author Vinnie Fisher On Distractions, Accountability, and Success
In today’s episode of Smashing The Plateau, bestselling author and Fully Accountable CEO Vinnie Fisher shows us what really separates successful leaders from the rest of the pack. During our conversation, Vinnie talks about how he makes the tough decisions while running multiple businesses, shares his thoughts on coaching and peer support groups, shows us how to ask ourselves the right questions, and much more.
Topics include:
- Why accountability is the key to success
- Figuring out your distraction costs
- Why great people are unicorns (and how to find them)
- How to find the right cultural fit for your organization
- Why he likes to swing for big things
Vinnie Fisher is a businessman, entrepreneur, author, husband, and father. Vinnie left a successful law practice as a Corporate & Tax Attorney in 2007 to drive his passion as an entrepreneur. After a few successful businesses in the digital space, Vinnie discovered a much-needed service for business owners. In 2014, he opened Fully Accountable, an accounting solution called Your Back Office that provides owners and accounting professionals with the tools to excel at accounting, human resources and legal. There are three jobs for one person in your accounting department and Fully Accountable has the software to fix this problem. Fully Accountable also provides the personnel to do the work if your team doesn’t have the right person by providing a full done for you service.
Vinnie is also the author of two books: The Best Investment: A Better You and The CEOs Mindset: How to Break Through to the Next Level. He has been married for over 20 years to his wife Debbi, and together they have four children: Sophia, Vinny, Jacob and Elizabeth.
Learn more about Vinnie at vinniefisher.com, fullyaccountable.com, LinkedIn and Twitter. He also has some special gifts for Smashing The Plateau listeners at fullyaccountable.com/smashingtheplateau.
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Simon Woodroffe On Success And Happiness
Simon Woodroffe is one of the UK’s top entrepreneurs. Not only is he the creative mastermind behind the YO! Company, he was also a featured investor in the first season of Dragon’s Den. In today’s episode, Simon shares what he’s learned throughout his career. He also reveals why having an enthusiasm for life and a well-rounded education are the tickets to a happy and successful life. Simon also discusses why he’s on a mission to provide everyone with a taste of the good life, and explores why “tell me more” can be the three most powerful words you ever ask.
We discuss…
- Reinventing how we education children
- What it really takes to make it in this complex world
- Why there should be no difference between friendship and business
- How to find the ziz in your biz
- Taking quantum leaps of imagination
Simon Woodroffe is the creator of YO! Sushi, the conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain that opened in 1997 and now has over 100 sites around the world. He then launched YOTEL, the world’s most radical hotel in 2007 which operates a 700 room site in New York City with Singapore, San Francisco and Boston opening later this year, and Miami, London, Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Dubai Business Bay opening in 2018. Not content with resting after all that, Simon is now working on YO! Home, his re-invention of the city apartment he plans to launch later this year. Simon left school at the age of 16 and spent 30 years in the entertainment business designing and staging concerts for many artists including The Moody Blues, Madness, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder and George Michael before embarking on his YO! adventures in the mid-90’s.
Learn more about Simon at yo.co.uk and Twitter.
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Defying The Odds With Sean Stephenson
If anyone knows what it takes to defy incredible odds, it’s Sean Stephenson. He fought his way through a rare bone disorder to become a renowned therapeutic coach, bestselling author, international speaker, and an inspiration to millions of people all over the world. In today’s episode, Sean shows us how to figure out what we really want in our personal and professional lives. He also opens up about his own personal challenges, takes on industry stigmas, and reveals why asking yourself the right questions is the key to a successful and fulfilling life and career.
Topics include:
- Therapy vs. coaching vs. peer support
- Creating a clear vision (and finding the right help to make it happen)
- Why elbow grease goes further than talent
- Looking for the who instead of the how
- Why you have to get just as excited about marketing and sales as you do your vision
When Sean Stephenson was born, doctors predicted he would not survive past birth because of a rare bone disorder that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile. Despite these challenges, Sean has taken a stand for a quality of life that has reached millions of people around the world, including Sir Richard Branson, President Clinton, and his Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
Sean has appeared on everything from The Oprah Show to online videos with hundreds of millions of views. The Biography Channel did an hour feature on his life called, “Three Foot Giant.” His message has been heard at live events in over 16 countries and 48 states over the past 23 years. Sean’s latest book, Get Off Your But has swept the US and been released in almost a dozen languages around the world. As a board certified therapist, Sean uses humor and compassion to develop a fun environment where individuals open their hearts and minds for lasting empowerment to occur.
Learn more about Sean at seanstephenson.com, staypositive.club, LinkedIn and Facebook.
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Focus Is Every Leader’s Secret Weapon With Govindh Jayaraman
Govindh Jayaraman is a serial entrepreneur, leadership expert, and the co-author of the smash hit Paper Napkin Wisdom. In today’s episode, Govindh really brings the energy as he shows us how to sharpen our focus muscles and build an invigorating routine that hones our leadership skills and sets us up for success. He also tells us what a great coaching structure really looks like, breaks down tangible ways to measure success, and reveals why the best way to learn is through the stories and experiences of others.
We discuss…
- Showing up with a “pulse” everyday
- Why focus (and mindset) is your secret weapon
- Finding your key players
- Some of the easiest ways to find peer support groups
- Learning to ask for help through helping others
What would you do if you suddenly found yourself financially down-and-out, with a young family at home, and with a failing business you thought was doing well until just that moment? Would you gather thousands of the top entrepreneurs, leaders, and difference-makers in one place and ask them for their keys to success?
Govindh Jayaraman did that…sort of. He discovered, implemented, and now shares the lessons he learned that leaves you, your team, and your audience with the ability to shift thinking and actually take action. He’s a portfolio entrepreneur, a leader in many global communities and has been described as a modern-day Napoleon Hill.
Learn more about Govindh at papernapkinwisdom.com, imbaonline.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Cracking The Millennial Mind With Javier Montes
In today’s episode, author and entrepreneur Javier Montes breaks down everything we need to know about the Millennial mindset. During our conversation, Javier talks about the two most important forces behind every Millennial decision – priorities and purpose – and reveals how leaders can leverage the power and potential of this undervalued workforce.
Topics include:
- What leaders can do to attract and engage a younger workforce
- Why your purpose should be the company tagline
- Centering your hiring process on core values
- Defining long-term vision (and how to put it into practice)
As a Millennial himself, Javier Montes has spent his entire entrepreneurial journey working almost exclusively with a Millennial workforce. He has built a successful event entertainment company in South Florida and now he is sharing how he experienced such success with a team of Millennials.
Javier is on a mission to bridge the gap between Gen X’ers and Millennials in the world. He writes and speaks regularly on this topic, and recently published his first book Millennial Workforce: Cracking the Code to Generation Y in Your Company. As one of the most dynamic speakers on the planet, Javier’s passion, drive, and excitement is obvious from the moment he takes the stage. His energy is highly contagious and he has an uncanny ability to engage and connect with his audience.
Javier currently lives in sunny Miami with his wife and 2 gorgeous daughters. During his free time, he enjoys almost any activities that involve water. He is a pizza connoisseur and enjoys networking with other like-minded entrepreneurs. Javier is a proud member of the EO South Florida chapter and currently sits on the Board of the Accelerator Program.
Learn more about Javier at meetjavier.com, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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Why Leaders Should Stop Making Decisions With Ryan Neal
On his second appearance on Smashing The Plateau, acclaimed advisor and seasoned entrepreneur Ryan Neal reveals why it’s more important for leaders to be facilitators instead of strategic decision makers. Ryan also talks about the true power of real-time feedback, shows us how to scale a talent-driven business, and unveils the secrets to building a booming business and well-rounded team.
We discuss…
- Creating an environment that challenges you to think differently
- Fighting against preconceptions
- Why there is no substitute for hard work
- Staying calm and confident during times of adversity
- Not letting conventions get in your way
Ryan Neal is a seasoned investor, director and advisor with more than ten years of experience in collaborating with the owners and managers of private companies to increase their value. Ryan is the President and co-founder of Blueprint Consulting Services, LLC. He also is an active member of the Seattle chapter of Entrepreneur’s Organization.
Learn more about Ryan at bpcs.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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The Real Power of Group Thinking With Jeremy Pound
As the CEO of Juicy Results, author and entrepreneur Jeremy Pound helps companies with everything from online marketing to lead generation to customer relationship management. In his second appearance on Smashing The Plateau, Jeremy reveals what it really takes to reposition a company. He also talks about why immersing yourself in supportive and accountable peer groups is the only way to reach important breakthroughs and take down barriers.
Topics include:
- How to find true focus
- The real power of group thinking and accountability
- Building your vulnerability and humility muscles
- Why the best problem solving comes from the unlikeliest of places
- The most effective mastermind group formats
Jeremy Pound is the CEO of Juicy Results, a South Florida-based CRM Consulting Firm that enables sales teams to reliably turn customers into strangers at scale. He writes and speaks regularly on how rapidly growing companies are using technology and the Internet to dominate their marketplace, and has published two books including Seven Habits of Scalable Sales Teams.
Jeremy is also the host of the New Customer Machine podcast, where he interviews experts and entrepreneurs about how to turn strangers into customers at scale. He’s been nicknamed “the CRM guy” and is probably best known for the slightly comical but always useful videos he releases demonstrating ways to use new sales technology.
Learn more about Jeremy at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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From Astrophysicist to Leadership Coach To Bestselling Author With Josh Spodek
In today’s episode of Smashing The Plateau, Josh Spodek talks about his personal transformation from distinguished astrophysicist to nationally recognized leadership coach and bestselling author. During our conversation, Josh explores what it really means to follow your passions, shows us how to overcome emotional roadblocks, shares his thoughts on vulnerability and community, and much more.
Topics include:
- Why relationships are more important than profits
- What you can learn from acting and storytelling classes
- The true importance of practice and rehearsal
- Leading with motivation
- How to overcome unexpected challenges
Joshua Spodek is an Adjunct Professor at NYU, leadership coach and workshop leader for Columbia Business School, columnist for Inc., founder of Spodek Academy, and the author of Leadership Step by Step.
He has led seminars in leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, and sales at Harvard, Princeton, MIT, INSEAD (Singapore), the New York Academy of Science, and in private corporations. He holds five Ivy League degrees, including a PhD in Astrophysics and an MBA, and studied under a Nobel Prize winner. He helped build an X-ray observational satellite for NASA, co-founded and led as CEO or COO for several ventures, and holds six patents.
Learn more about Josh at joshuaspodek.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Everything You Need To Know About Freelancing With Matt Inglot
Matt Inglot returns to Smashing The Plateau to talk about all things freelance. During our conversation, Matt shows us how to overcome the biggest hurdles facing today’s freelancers. He also uncovers the best ways to connect with clients, shows us how to develop killer business models and new skillsets, and reveals why the smartest (and most lucrative) thing you can do is invest in yourself.
We discuss…
- The 3-10 Client rule
- Why technical skills can only take you so far
- Cost effective ways to invest in yourself
- Business coaches vs. peer support communities
- How to get the most out of mastermind groups
Matt Inglot is the creator of Freelance Transformation, where he helps fellow consultants and creative services providers to earn more and to build their consulting business around their lifestyle. Matt’s expertise comes from running a web agency for 10 years, which he transformed from a traditional bricks and mortar office and 80 hour work week to significantly less work and far greater profitability. From that experience, Matt has realized that most freelancers and consultants make life far more difficult for themselves than it needs to be.
Learn more about Matt at tiltedpixel.com, LinkedIn and Twitter. Smashing The Plateau listeners can also receive something special at freelancetransformation.com/plateau.
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Bestselling Author Kabir Sehgal On Diversity, Synergy, And Success
Kabir Sehgal is a man who wears many hats. He’s a Grammy Award winning producer, former vice president at J.P. Morgan, and the bestselling author of Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us. In today’s episode, Kabir reveals why dipping his toes into different industries and activities has helped him achieve massive success – not to mention a fun and an engaging career. He also shows us how to stop taking no so personally, and talks about the most transformational help he’s ever received.
Topics include:
- The importance of establishing commonalities with people
- What it means to be a lateral and diagonal thinker
- Concentrating on helping other people instead of collecting business cards
- Focusing on forever instead of just now
- How to find a mentor
Kabir Sehgal is a former vice president at J.P. Morgan; New York Times bestselling author of 7 books including Coined: The Rich Life of Money and How Its History Has Shaped Us; 2 time Grammy Award winning producer whose productions have garnered 8 nominations; and US Navy veteran who has received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Learn more about Kabir at kabir.cc, Facebook and Twitter.
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How To Overcome Self-Sabotage With Kellan Fluckiger
As an international keynote speaker, performance and breakthrough coach, and former energy executive, Kellan Fluckiger has worked with everyone from State Governors and Senators to CEOs and Grammy winners. (He’s even worked with the Queen of England). In today’s episode, things get personal as Kellan opens up about his personal struggles with depression and how he came out happier and wiser on the other side. During our conversation, Kellan also talks about the importance of owning your story, gives us the tools to stop self-sabotage, and breaks down his five-step success formula – the results equation.
We discuss…
- Breaking through self-limitations and pushing your own boundaries
- Why painful experiences drive determination
- The importance of redefining yourself
- Having a willingness to tell the truth
- Why you should always ask yourself, “why not?”
Kellan Fluckiger has a history of helping others accomplish things they believed were impossible. Serving at the highest levels in government and business as an executive and consultant in the United States and Canada, he has had the opportunity to see firsthand what it takes to go against the grain, achieve against long odds and create impossible results.
Hidden from view during all this public acclaim was a 40-year battle with depression, which caused personal catastrophe, a hidden and fearful double life and huge emotional cost. His total focus and mission now is to help others eliminate the lies and barriers, discover, develop and express their gifts and create the powerful life of prosperity, contribution and joy doing exactly what they believe they should be doing.
Learn more about Kellan at LinkedIn, Twitter, breakthecagenow.com, tightropeofdepression.com and YouTube.
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From Wall Street to Booming Entrepreneur With Dave Young
Dave Young is the CFO of Kodak WinningFotos – a global organization and blossoming community of photographers and mentors who want to take their craft to the next level. Today he talks about how (and why) he jumped off the corporate ladder to start his own enterprise. He also discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with honest people with opposing viewpoints, shares how his career took off after partnering with industry giant Kodak, and reveals how to teach everyone on your team to articulate the company vision.
Topics include:
- Using imagery to connect with audiences
- How to connect with experts and industry giants
- Why having multiple skillsets is key in the startup world
- Embracing the ways Millennials tackle problems
- Why he call himself the “Chief Swiss Army Knife”
David Young is the Chief Financial Officer at Kodak WinningFotos, a Seattle-based global company with a robust trajectory that provides a place for photographers to grow and mentor other up-and-coming photographers. However, he introduces himself as “Chief Swiss Army Knife.”
He started out as an analyst on Wall Street before joining the treasury group at a Fortune 500 company with the goal of bringing mobile data to the U.S. David has also developed a number of cloud patents and sold a technology company he co-founded during the tech bubble. He holds a BA from the University of Puget Sound and a Master’s of Science in Finance from Seattle University. He loves spending time with his three daughters.
Learn more about David at LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Highlights From NAWBO NYC’s Small Business Bootcamp
In today’s special episode of Smashing The Plateau, we’re sharing some of the highlights of NAWBO NYC’s Small Business Bootcamp – Powering Your Growth. We talk to an extraordinary group of women, and they reveal some of the event’s biggest takeaways.
Interviews include keynote speaker and New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin, Flexcel Network Founder and NAWBO NYC President Sophie Wade, featured speaker, CEO and Founder of Odyssey Media Linda Spradley Dunn, Joy Passey of JOY Prosperity Coaching, speaker and author Shemeka Brathwaite, partner and attorney Jennifer Zourigui, Dr. Sunanda Chugh of Anand Medical Spa, Samantha Shubert of Remarkable Life Memoirs, the New York Public Library’s Helena Escalante, Connect 2 Coach Founder and NAWBO NYC Board Member and Programming Chair Elizabeth Foster, Viridian’s Rory Hayden, and MasterCard’s Vice President and Senior Business Leader, Global Community Relations, Mercedes Garcia.
Topics include:
- How we can change our habits to become more productive
- The benefits of being part of an ongoing community
- Confronting change
- Fighting through discrimination and focusing on the moment
- Developing better self-awareness
- Fear of success
- Why most companies fail to reach out to Millennials (and how to change it)
- Opening up about your struggles
- Why conferences are the best places to negotiate and resolve problems
- Incredible NYPL resources for small businesses
- Finding direction and perseverance
- Why rebelling against new technology will damage your business
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From Community Organizer To Podcasting Expert With Jessica Rhodes
In today’s episode, Interview Connections Founder Jessica Rhodes reveals how she moved from political activist and community organizer to entrepreneur and podcasting wiz. During our conversation, Jessica explains why nothing is possible without the right guidance, shows us how to use uncomfortable feelings to launch a new enterprise, and reveals the best thing anyone can do to grow an audience and improve client retention.
Topics include:
- Where to find feedback and personal support
- How to get started in a new field
- Starting a business around consumer needs instead of personal ones
- The importance of getting things in writing
- The best ways to approach and manage partnerships
Jessica Rhodes is the founder and CEO of InterviewConnections.com, the premier Guest Booking agency for podcasters and guest experts, and she is the acclaimed author of Interview Connections:#RockThePodcast From Both Sides of the Mic!
Jessica is the host of Interview Connections TV, where each week she helps her viewers rock the podcast from both sides of the mic. She hosts/co-hosts three podcasts: Rhodes to Success, The Podcast Producers and The Parenting Rhodes. The Podcast Producers was selected by Apple as a “How to Podcast” show in iTunes and has also been included in the syllabus for a course about podcasting and audio journalism at Western University in Ontario, Canada. Jessica has been a speaker at Podcast Movement, Podfest.us and Dream Business Academy. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two kids.
Learn more about Jessica at jessicarhodes.biz, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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