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*PART 2* Imagine laying in a parking lot as a child with your arm 10 feet AWAY from you. Today you're going to hear about how a life threating injury as a child and the actions of an incredible stranger forever shaped the direction of Brian Bogert's life. The energy and intensity Brian brings to the table is palpable and you'll experience just how passionate he is about his mission...

Imagine laying in a parking lot as a child with your arm 10 feet AWAY from you. Today you're going to hear about how a life threating injury as a child and the actions of an incredible stranger forever shaped the direction of Brian Bogert's life. The energy and intensity Brian brings to the table is palpable and you'll experience just how passionate he is about his mission of helpin...

The ripple effect - a minding bending principle that says you never know just how big of an impact you can have on someone's life (AND not even realize it). Today's guest is the incredibly talented & funny Jeff Civillico. Jeff does it all...he's entertained all over the world, headlined in Vegas for a decade where he had his own show, rode a unicycle off a cliff (with a bungee c...

"Everybody has it together...EXCEPT me". Ever say that before? You, me  and everyone else if we're honest. See, that's the ironic thing. We all think everyone else has it together when in reality, each of us is some kind of messed up. NOBODY knows what the heck they're doing! And that nugget is just one of like 74 different insights the incredible Shawn Anthony delivers on...

Question: where do you think someone who sold cell phones & timeshare presentations would end up 10-15 years later? Answer: the president and CFO of a successful company and published author! Surprised? You shouldn't be.  Today's guest Cody Adent proves that there is no magic formula for success. Consistent, hard work and being willing to learn & grow will take you MILES farther...

Drinking, parenting, the laugh police & Mormonism. What do all these topics have in common? More like WHO has all of these things in common. Bryce Prescott is today's guest and he's got more interesting facets than Baskin Robin's has flavors.  The episodes are never scripted - I go in with an open mind and let the conversation flow. My conversation with Bryce may have set the re...

The military and leadership - can't have one without the other and we often think of a very specific style/type of leadership in the context of the military. Some general shouting orders or a drill sergeant screaming in a recruit's face.  Well be prepared to reexamine those ideas as you listen to  Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oak McCulloch share some very different ideas on leadership. Oak...

It’s easy to say you want to help people. Then comes the hard part…WHO do you help? The world is full of people with problems, but we’re not all equipped to help everyone equally. So where do you start? I reveal the essential formula for figuring out who you’re best equipped to serve! Part of my goal with Investing Inward and the podcast has been to have a platform to share thoughts and lessons fr...

Hall of Fame Episode Alert! If you're trying to establish your voice and make a difference in the lives of those around you, the next 30 minutes will be a game changer for you. Promise! Evan Carmichael is INCREDIBLE and the consistent value he brings to people all around the world each day puts him at level where very few reside. As soon as we started I knew this one was going into the Think....

So you want to start a business? You have a side hustle and you want to leave your day job and pursue your dream job? Do you have what it takes? Let's find out! Today I'm joined by Amy Seeley & Mike Bergin, 2 successful entrepreneurs who give you the inside track on what it's like to start & run your own business. Both Mike & Amy have been successfully running their test...

On a scale of 1-10, how generous are you? Just wait until you hear from today's guest, Bob DePasquale (aka The Generosity Guy). He's made generosity a way of life and he's on a mission to help likeminded people get connected with their causes and giving like never before! Bob also shares about his battle with cancer as a young man and how the events of 9/11 shaped his life and the l...

Scott's life reads like a novel...and not the Disney fairy tale kind of story.  At a young age Scott learned just how cold the world can be when he and his younger brother were abducted by their mother. She fled the country with them and they were made to live like fugitives, using fake names and running from city to city. It culminated in Texas during a dramatic standoff with law enforcement...

If you've ever scrolled through your Instagram or TikTok feed, there's a good chance you've seen a guy resembling a mildly stoned hippy. Long white beard, Einstein hair & delivering a blend of homespun wisdom and wisecracks. Sound familiar? Then you've seen today's guest - Comedian Rodney Norman!  He's pushing 1 million followers on TikTok and his content gets an...

Warning, you may need tissues for this one. Are you in need of some inspiration? You'll get more than your fair share after hearing John O'Leary's incredible story. John was severely burned as a child and wasn't expected to live. Through a hard fought battle, John pushed back on the temptation to give up and become a victim, choosing rather to be a victor.  John recounts a pivo...

How cool would it be to have an "Alexa" of personal development books? Like, you have something you want to work on and all you have to do is ask for the perfect book to fit your needs and boom...you have your title! Look no further, such a brilliant resource exists! His name is Nick Hutchison and he's the founder of BookThinkers! Nick has an encyclopedic knowledge of personal devel...

2022 is in the rearview mirror and time is running out. If you want to set yourself up for success in 2023, I let you in on a couple secrets that will GREATLY increase your odds of a successful (and MORE fulfilling) 2023! On this very special holiday edition of the solo files, I dive into 2 questions you need to answer today: 1. What are 3 words that describe the life you're trying to build?...

Imagine a life filled with an abundance of comfort, peace & freedom.  Could you use some more of those ingredients in your life? Ken Rusk says we all could and on today's episode he shares some secrets on how to grow those areas of your life. Ken, President of Rusk Industries, built a massively successful construction company having never went to college a day in his life. He's now o...

"I just need to get motivated!" Ever say that before? If we're honest, we've all been there. Before you embark on another futile attempt of change, you need to listen to  Dre Baldwin's groundbreaking insights on how to create change that LASTS . Here's a secret...it's not what you think. Simply conjuring more motivation won't get you there, but creating a sy...

If you're a husband or father, you cannot afford to miss this episode. I'm not exaggerating. In fact, I'll widen the scope further and say that if you're a man who can fog a mirror, you absolutely need the next 55 minutes . I guarantee this investment of your time will not disappoint and you'll walk away ready to be a better version of yourself. Fellow podcast host Andrew...

When is the best time to change careers? When you & your wife are expecting your first child (obviously). Okay, so that may not be the ideal time, but Grant Baldwin sure knew what he was doing when he made the decision to pivot into a career of professional speaking.  Grant successfully grew his own speaking career and ultimately launched the Speaker Lab, where he and his team teach aspiring s...

Your kids are listening and absorbing things like sponges. Are you talking to them, or is someone else? Kids crave stability and assurance and if you're not the person speaking that into their lives, someone else will (and it might be a less than positive influence).  Whether we're talking parenting, marriage or career, the people who look to us for guidance need us to be consistently co...

"So this is why people get a PhD"...that's what ran through my mind as I listened to Mike Palanski's incredible insights in leadership development. He's a professor, speaker, author and coach and one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet! Mike developed the Me1st Method (and wrote the book) as a step-by-step framework and groundbreaking way for leaders to grow and get r...

Today’s guest is a relationship ninja! Parents, spouses and employers alike will all walk away with a toolbox full of tools (you’ll get the reference in a minute) to level up their communication and leadership abilities! Andre Young is a prolific content creator! Not only is he an author & speaker, but he also hosts a podcast, writes a blog and creates daily motivational videos. His content is...

Jay Fantom is a man on a mission. He’s the host of the popular podcast The Story Box, author of an incredible brand new book and he comes wrapped up in an amazing Australian accent. This episode will not disappoint! Jay’s book The Path of an Eagle: How to Overcome and Lead After Being Knocked Down   is a handbook for dealing with all the obstacles life throws at you. Jay wrote the book with his fo...

You won't want to miss this episode, trust me! David Naylor blows the doors clean off the house and reveals some incredible insights into the science that is motivational intelligence (MQ). MQ is a recently discovered field hailed as a top 10 most promising scientific discovery of the twentieth century and it even won a Nobel prize If you've ever wondered why some people are more motivat...