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1126: Master Controlling Your Emotions, Be Responsible For Your Happiness, And Love Yourself with Transformative Coach Matt Traverso

Ever feel like life's throwing punches, and your emotions are just along for the ride? You might be tired, stressed, anxious – the whole package. And on top of that, maybe you feel you're falling short of your potential. But here's the surprising truth: the source of that stress, frustration, and unhappiness often lies not in what's happening around us but in how we think about it. The good news? We have the power to change the narrative. By taking control of our thoughts and perspectives, we can shape our emotional experiences. Take responsibility for your happiness, and be true to yourself. This is where the real transformation begins.

Matt Traverso is a transformative coach with over 25 years of experience. He works with CEOs, athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday people, helping them unlock their potential, own their power, master their emotions, and live their best lives. Today, Matt discusses his book "Unlock Your Potential," which focuses on developing a robust psychology to navigate life's challenges and turn them into beneficial experiences.

Quotes

“If we remind ourselves that it's just an illusion we're caught in, making us believe that the situation, environment, people, or circumstances are causing our stress, we'll see it's not true. It cannot be true because we don't even experience the world directly. It's always through the middleman, the intermediary, the filter—our thinking—that separates us from everything else.” – Matt Traverso

"Success is how well you enjoy the minutes. Once you become a master and an expert at enjoying the minutes, you know who you are, and you understand all emotions." – Matt Traverso

“We don't need to control what we are not afraid of.” – Matt Traverso

Takeaways

02:06 Emotional mastery, not control, is the key to navigating life's challenges and achieving happiness.

05:46 Taking personal responsibility for one's emotions and embracing one's true self are essential for personal growth and fulfillment.

14:23 Developing self-love and self-awareness can help eliminate inner conflict and unlock one's full potential.

34:10 Connecting with one's inner wisdom, intuition, and values can provide a compass for navigating life's journey.

35:08 Simplifying personal development techniques and finding a trusted guide can make them more actionable and impactful.

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1125: Speaking Truth to Power: One Woman’s Battle Against a Broken System with Olive From S.H.O.R.E.: The Ultimate Descent

Taking a stance against injustice and corruption in a corporate environment involves courageously speaking out against unethical conduct, even when it means confronting potential risks. Advocating for fairness and equality in the workplace is a vital step toward fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. Despite the challenges, individuals who stand up for ethical principles contribute to creating a more just and equitable work environment for everyone.

Olive is the protagonist of Asma Jan Muhammad’s novel, S.H.O.R.E.: The Ultimate Descent. Today, she shares her story of facing discrimination, skepticism and hostility as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Yet through resilience and integrity, she chose to speak up against the corruption and greed eating away at her company. How far must one go to stand up for what's right, even when the odds are stacked against you? With the support of allies across gender lines, could one person truly make a difference in such a system? Stay tuned to find out!

Quotes

“I think the human mind is capable of great things, and honestly, anything is possible once we set our mind to it.” – Olive

"We shouldn't be afraid to speak up where we can. It's essential and should be followed." – Olive

“Do not give up and make sure you continue striving for what you want and not just what people bring your way.” – Olive

Takeaways

01:10 Integrity, resilience, and the support of allies are key to standing up against injustice and corruption in the workplace.

04:30 Fairness and hard work should be rewarded, regardless of gender, as one's work should speak for itself.

08:24 The power of one person to create positive change should never be underestimated, as each individual can make a difference.

12:23 Positivity, self-awareness, and finding comfort in one's personal life can help overcome the challenges of a demanding career.

14:07 Acknowledging and expressing gratitude towards mentors and friends who have supported one's journey is important.

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1124: Foster a Culture of Innovation, Accountability, and Excellence in Organization with CEO of Innovation Junkie Dr. Jeff Standridge

Leadership, strategic growth, and innovation - these are the keys to success for any organization. Effective leadership isn't just about telling people what to do, it's about guiding your team towards their goals and creating an environment where innovation and growth are encouraged. As for growth, we're not just talking about getting bigger, but strategic growth that's planned and sustainable with the innovation of products that can boost efficiency, effectiveness, and overall value.

Dr. Jeff Standridge is a recognized business leader, educator, author, and Founder of Innovation Junkie, a consultancy focused on strategic growth and innovation. With experience in corporate, academic, and entrepreneurial settings, he has authored best-selling books like "The Innovator's Field Guide" and "Creating Startup Junkies." Today, Jeff talks about the importance of creating a culture of excellence within organizations, the critical elements of effective leadership and accountability, and the role of innovation in driving strategic growth. Stay tuned!

Quotes

“Leadership is the willingness to be held accountable for results and then to deliver on that responsibility no matter what the situation.” – Dr. Jeff Standridge

"The biggest place organizations get off track is they fall in love with their idea rather than the problem they're trying to solve." – Dr. Jeff Standridge

“Creating a culture of excellence involves strong leadership, clarity, engaged teammates, empowering communication, accountability, and agility.” – Dr. Jeff Standridge

Takeaways

00:42 Successful businesses require creating a scalable system, not just a job for the founder.

10:06 Effective leadership involves balancing results and relationships and being willing to hold oneself accountable.

17:18 Innovation and leadership are inseparable - leaders must constantly innovate to stay ahead.

18:25 Focusing on solving real problems, not just ideas, is key to successful innovation.

21:01 Building a "culture of excellence" with strong leadership, clarity, accountability, and agility is crucial for organizational success.

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1123: Ultimate Sales Guide: Overcome Anxiety, Increase Closing Rates, and Leverage Referrals with Sales Expert Eric Lofholm

What is the ultimate sales guide? Sales is all about connecting with people and solving their problems. It’s a journey of understanding customer needs and offering solutions that create value. It’s not just about transactions, but building relationships and trust. In essence, sales is the bridge that connects a product’s potential with the customer’s needs.

Eric Lofholm, a master sales trainer and expert, has been teaching sales since 1999 and has shared his sales systems with thousands of professionals in the U.S. and worldwide for over 20 years. He is the author of 15 books on sales and success, reflecting his passion for simplifying the sales process to help people increase their sales. Today, Eric shares insights on demystifying the sales process, using content to attract prospects, the importance of self-control, and prospecting strategies using social media. He also shares how he got into sales training, how someone can become more confident, and how to overcome call reluctance. Stay tuned to learn more from this leading authority in sales and sales strategies!

Quotes

“Use technology to create the sales conversation and learn how to embrace sales, as opposed to resisting it, and watch your sales results skyrocket.” – Eric Lofholm

"Look to leverage their network. Build a relationship with them and get them to refer or endorse you to their entire network." – Eric Lofholm

“Optimism is a learned skill. Optimism is a muscle. You can learn how to be positive, you can learn how to be optimistic.” – Eric Lofholm

Takeaways

02:03 Embracing sales and leveraging existing networks can significantly boost lead generation and sales results.

08:29 Creating valuable content and building familiarity with potential customers is an effective way to nurture relationships and drive sales.

20:41 Developing self-control and consistency through daily, small actions is crucial for achieving sales and business goals.

24:18 Prospecting regularly, even through simple outreach on social media, can fill a sales pipeline with opportunities.

33:39 Maintaining a positive, optimistic mindset and treating sales as a learnable skill can lead to long-term success.

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1122: Manifest Success and Reach Full Potential through Quality Work, Consistent Marketing, and Mindset Shifts with Certified Manifestation Coach Jason Taylor

It's frustrating to feel stuck and see little progress despite trying new strategies for business growth. This could be a sign that it's time to reassess your approach and perhaps seek outside expertise. Sometimes, focusing on refining a few proven strategies and staying consistent can be more effective than constantly shifting gears.

Jason Taylor is a certified manifestation coach and expert in rearranging your mindset to attract abundance. Through his coaching, Jason helps entrepreneurs break through plateaus by shifting their internal frequency to receive higher-level ideas. With over 10 years of personal development experience and thousands of clients coached, he has a proven track record of helping people exponentially grow their businesses. Today, Jason talks about manifestation, overcoming mental barriers to attracting abundance, and how manifestation coaching can help people achieve bold financial goals through mindset shifts and consistent action steps. Stay tuned!

Quotes

“You can do it on your own, just like I did for the first 10 years, going through programs and reading 2,500 books, but it took me a long time.” – Jason Taylor

"If you're satisfied making $2,000 a month, there's probably not enough desire for change for you to manifest up here anyway." – Jason Taylor

“If you shift that mindset and thinking to, ‘Hey, if I'm making $25,000 a month, it's not a selfish thing. It's me being able to serve more. It's me giving more of myself.” – Jason Taylor

Takeaways

00:57 Manifestation is not about magic or shortcuts, but rather a process of rearranging one's mindset to a new frequency to attract desired outcomes.

04:16 Improving the quality and quantity of one's work and marketing efforts is crucial for increasing income and becoming harder to replace.

12:55 Overcoming mental barriers, such as doubts and limiting beliefs, and aligning one's intuition with a higher frequency are key to achieving success.

22:23 Setting clear, specific goals and creating a compelling vision board can provide the necessary pulling power to manifest one's dreams.

25:36 Hiring a manifestation coach can help individuals speed up their personal growth and success by providing accountability and guidance.

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1121: Boost Your Dental Practice: Strategies to Convert Leads into Loyal Patients with New Patients Flow Founder Benjamin Suggs

Are you struggling to attract new patients to your dental practice? Despite your marketing efforts, do you find your patient base stagnant? These are common challenges that many dental practices face. The key to overcoming these obstacles lies in a comprehensive plan that prioritizes patient satisfaction. By implementing robust call tracking, training an excellent front desk staff, and establishing a consistent follow-up system, you can turn missed opportunities into loyal, satisfied patients who advocate for your services.

Benjamin Suggs is the founder of Flow New Patient Marketing, an Atlanta-based marketing company that provides breakthrough marketing strategies for dental and medical practices, and the host of The Dental Flow Podcast. He has helped hundreds of doctors start, purchase, or grow their practices, acquiring over 1,000 new patients and producing $100 million in new patient production. Today, Benjamin discusses the importance of improving the patient experience in dental practices, highlighting how competition has led to more welcoming and comfortable environments.

Quotes

“Everything we can do externally, like digitally marketing your practice, is secondary to simply delivering an amazing experience for development.” – Benjamin Suggs

"The reality is, in every aspect of a dental practice, you have to not only be selling but be selling the right way." – Benjamin Suggs

“Simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication.” – Benjamin Suggs

Takeaways

01:01 Improving the patient experience in dental practices, such as creating a welcoming environment and offering amenities, can lead to increased patient satisfaction and loyalty.

09:34 Google Ads is a highly effective marketing channel for dental practices, providing a reliable and controllable way to acquire new patients with a strong return on investment.

19:07 Effective dental practice marketing requires a focus on the entire patient journey, from the initial phone call to follow-up communication, to ensure a positive experience and maximize conversions.

25:50 Staying up to date on industry trends and best practices, through resources like podcasts, can help dental practices improve their marketing and operations.

28:45 Simplifying marketing messaging and value proposition is key to making it easy for potential patients to understand and engage with a dental practice.

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1120: Online Business Strategies for Professional Services and Course Creators with Business Coach and Marketing Strategist Suzanne Reilley

Ever thought about how knowing your audience's feelings could change your marketing? It's like seeing the world from your customers' viewpoint and making messages that really connect with them. This not only builds trust and loyalty but also leads to stronger engagement over time. By showing that you value and understand their feelings, your customers are more likely to become advocates for your brand, further boosting your reputation and reach.

Suzanne Reilley is a business coach, marketing strategist, and copy advisor who works with professional service businesses and online course creators. In this conversation, Suzanne discusses the importance of understanding your ideal customer, using their language in your marketing, and crafting a clear value proposition. Suzanne shares examples of how she has helped clients refine their messaging to better connect with their target audience.

Quotes

“It's important to not only speak to your audience but also to be clear about what you're offering. Have a well-refined value proposition as best as you can.” – Suzanne Reilley

"Business is such a game of outer growth and inner growth. I think that's the part people don't always appreciate when they're starting." – Suzanne Reilley

“It's really important to understand what is happening in your ideal client's life, why they might have come to you for a solution, and to really craft your website, your emails, and everything else in their language.” – Suzanne Reilley

Takeaways

03:15 Focusing on understanding your ideal customer's language, needs, and pain points is crucial for crafting effective marketing messages.

06:14 Clearly defining your value proposition and being specific about what you offer is essential for connecting with your target audience.

10:33 Leveraging customer research to inform your product and content development can lead to more impactful offerings.

17:40 Seeking objective feedback and being willing to evolve your business and personal mindset are key to overcoming challenges and achieving success.

23:34 Maintaining a balance between the practical and emotional aspects of running a business is important for sustainable growth.

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1119: Achieve Success Through Leadership, Mental Toughness, Overcoming Personal Adversity, and Helping Others Reach Their Full Potential with Former Army Ranger and High-Performance Coach Jeramiah Solven

Have you ever thought about what it takes to really do well in life? Not just in your job, but also in becoming the best person you can be? Leadership is the ability to influence and guide others, whether in a business, military, or any other setting. True leaders are not just born; they are made through experiences, challenges, and a constant desire to improve. Success, mental toughness, and leadership are all interconnected ideas that are very important for reaching personal and professional goals.

Jeramiah Solven is a former Army Ranger officer, high-performance coach, public speaker, and the entrepreneur behind the Elite Leadership Coaching company Conquer Academy. Today, Jeramiah shares his personal journey of overcoming obstacles, including his experiences in the military, dealing with PTSD, and building a successful business. He discusses the importance of mentorship, personal growth, and helping others achieve their goals as the keys to his own success. He also shares his insights on leadership, mental toughness, and the path to personal and professional success.

Quotes

“The key I learned for success in any industry is that it’s not about what you need to do; it’s about who you need to become.” – Jeramiah Solven

" Stress will either show you how to get stronger or tell you what you need to cut from your life." – Jeramiah Solven

“You can get everything you want in life if you just help enough people get what they want. That’s the truth when it comes to business. The way to accomplish your mission is to help people accomplish theirs. If you help people get what they want, anything is possible.” – Jeramiah Solven

Takeaways

07:34 Developing personal integrity, discipline, and mental toughness is crucial for achieving lasting success in business and life.

16:09 Addressing and processing stress and trauma, rather than escaping through vices, is essential for personal growth and well-being.

22:01 Prioritizing the development of oneself as a person, rather than solely chasing results, leads to faster and more sustainable success.

26:15 Helping others achieve their goals is the key to getting what you want in life.

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1118: Stop Avoiding and Start Completing: Proven Strategies for Beating Procrastination with Pat Sanaghan

Are you struggling to stay motivated? Procrastination often sneaks up on us, turning simple tasks into daunting challenges the longer we delay them. It's frustrating to watch time slip away, knowing we could have been productive. The cycle of putting things off can create a lot of stress and anxiety. Reflecting on why we procrastinate can be a crucial step in breaking this habit and reclaiming our time

Pat Sanaghan is an author and the president of The Sanaghan Group, an organizational consulting firm that focuses on leadership development, executive coaching, strategic planning, and leadership transitions. With 30 years of experience, he has worked with over 250 campuses and numerous organizations in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Today, he discusses procrastination and offers a toolbox of strategies to help manage emotions and stay on track.

Quotes

“Procrastination really is an emotional management issue. Usually, there's something you have to do that's noxious, uncomfortable, or overwhelming, and you get lots of feelings around anxiety and stress.” – Pat Sanaghan

"Procrastinators are not lazy. I am not a lazy person. I've written 12 books and published 50 articles. I have a great consulting business, and there are still some things I procrastinate on." – Pat Sanaghan

“Motivation is a very small resource. It's like a small battery that gets worn out with use.” – Pat Sanaghan

Takeaways

01:05 Procrastination is an emotional management issue, not a laziness problem, and requires specific strategies to overcome.

02:34 Breaking tasks into smaller, manageable chunks and using rewards can help boost productivity and motivation.

16:55 Seeking support and accountability from others, rather than relying solely on self-discipline, is an effective way to manage procrastination.

21:39 Recognizing the limits of motivation and using it strategically is key to sustained productivity.

25:39 Self-compassion is more effective than self-criticism in overcoming procrastination.

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1117: The Power of Forgiveness: Free Yourself From Anger and Grief with Author and Peace Activist Azim Khamisa

How can we stop the cycle of harm and help young people make better choices? Through empathy, compassion, and forgiveness, we can address youth violence.  We can’t fight violence for violence, as it will not solve things. However, doing good can help us overcome resentment, forgive others and ourselves, and ultimately find fulfillment and peace even amid life's greatest challenges.

Azim Khamisa is the author of five books, including "Murder to Forgiveness" and "From Forgiveness to Fulfillment." In 1995, Azim's only son, Tariq, was tragically murdered by a 14-year-old gang member. This devastating event led Azim to found the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, dedicated to stopping youth violence and promoting forgiveness and peace. Today, Azim shares his powerful story of personal transformation, discussing the causes of youth violence in America and his journey towards forgiveness and redemption.

Quotes

“Violence is a learned behavior; no child is born violent.” – Azim Khamisa

"The important thing to learn first is to leave the offender to a higher power. Karma always balances. Understand that forgiveness is a gift you give yourself—that’s where peace, love, happiness, and health come from." – Azim Khamisa

“Sustained goodwill creates friendship, sustained friendship creates trust, sustained trust creates respect, sustained respect creates empathy, sustained empathy creates compassion, and sustained compassion makes forgiveness possible, which helps create peace.” – Azim Khamisa

Takeaways

11:02 Violence is a learned behavior, not innate, and non-violence can also be taught.

18:40 Forgiveness is a powerful tool for personal healing and growth, not just for the offender.

26:44 Promoting forgiveness and non-violence, especially among youth, is crucial to addressing the epidemic of violence in America.

31:44 Sustained goodwill, friendship, trust, respect, empathy, and compassion can lead to forgiveness and lasting peace.

32:37 Personal transformation and redemption are possible, even in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

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