Always on the GROW with Manny Vargas

Seeing his uncle build this big beautiful house on Long Island, Tom Ierna remembers saying to himself as a kid, "Wait! I want to be able to do that for myself too."  That turned out to be the starting point that has driven Tom to become successful in his 20's.    He was a kid from Long Island, New York who always felt special in a weird way. He's relaxed about everything and lived with the attitud...

In this episode, Manny shares the 1 fundamental communication skill that can open up a whole new world of experience and knowledge. Manny uses a recent story of how he had some friends visiting that all came together by virtue of using this one piece of the framework that is going to be sure to make you laugh, but also reflect on how well you are doing it on a day to day basis. In here you will le...

    Garth Massey has been a colonel in the marine corps, was in the reserves and was on active duty for four or five years in the 90s. Then got off and have done about four years of mobilizations and tours and stuff. He's put all that into about the last 26 years, he's been strapping on the green suit and playing the game.   He started his company a decade ago-- teaching leadership programs for di...

Jay Samit in his early 20s had just got out of college. There were no jobs and he had to take care of his two sons born at that young age.   He started his first business and was running on credit cards. A guy came to re-posses his car, and Jay's response was, 'Dude! Do I look like a flight risk? Have some compassion.'   Having learned to think skillfully, Jay went on to become a dynamic entrepren...

  In this episode, Manny Vargas is going to talk about how to communicate with more confidence, clarity, and credibility with 3 takeaways he learned by virtue of the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness. Communication can happen in a very direct and indirect way and with moment to seize the opportunity, so let's seize that moment with these 3 takeways..   Manny shares some very clear examples from the...

In this episode Manny Vargas is going to talk about 3 Reasons why your Communication Skills are suffering and what you can do to improve them.   Be it in relationships, partnerships, with business people, in professional environments, with peers, or in our casual conversations on the street; we all want those smooth conversations. We want to get better with our communication skills.   So, here's w...

In this episode, Manny Vargas is going to talk about How to Communicate with Confidence in 3 Simple Steps and in a swift and orderly fashion. It is more of a paradigm shift than any other thing. Manny trails back to his younger days in the elementary school in Las Vegas where he was a less confident kid growing up but eventually started to build up confidence over the years using the method he sha...

In this episode Elias Zepeda discusses digital marketing for entrepreneurs. Elias is a seasoned marketing man with over 10 years of experience in building national marketing campaigns. He is helping top level subject matter experts and other businesses figure out processes, funnels, and angles to win in their businesses and make more money.   So, here's what you'll learn in this episode:   04:55 F...

Today, Manny talks about three key elements that really set up and proceed any type of communication position. And those three key elements are going to help you to essentially, and very effectively communicate with other people. And if you're watching on YouTube, make sure you go over and hit that subscribe button. Manny also gives acknowledgement and kudos to those that are listening on the podc...

When you're trying to 'live in the moment' everyday of your life, you will be able draw out lessons from every one of the experiences you go through. Some learn lessons from pain and disease, and some through hardship and adversity.   Manny learned the lessons from a different experience.   Manny recently went on a trip to Legoland along with his beautiful lady. The reason for the trip, nieces and...

We go through suffering, right?   Yes, we all experience pain and grief.   Maybe you've lost a boyfriend, or you've lost an animal. We lose people that we love, things that we love, animals that we love and therefore there are tremendous experiences of that loss and it is not the nicest thing on the planet to experience.   Because, we have those bonds with people and with our most beloved animals....

Dave Austin knew he was going to do what he doing today even when he was 10 years old. Coaching. A Couple of coaches he played under had these negative approaches toward him. He became slow and gained much weight because of a sarcastic comment from a Naval Sergeant coach in North Carolina, when he was actually quite quick in his play. His next coach's indirect talk in Hawaii made him lose all weig...

About the Guest: Ty Cohen is an accomplished publishing expert, internet marketer, personal development coach, mentor, internationally known speaker, former morning talk show radio personality, and author. Over the last 11 years, Ty has taught tens of thousands of individuals how to successfully market, promote & sell their books on Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing Platform using the very same sy...

I recently got A LITTLE TOO MUCH of a haircut and in this short and sweet clip I share with you how I approached the incident with peace of mind and why you should take the time to make note of events in your life that just don't warrant any excessive outburst. Under the conditions that the world is in now, and the struggle that people are facing, we need kindness, empathy, and gentle souls that l...

Joseph Reitman Talks About Continuously Reinventing, Starting Again and Going Back to Zero In this episode, Joe Reitman is going to talk about how someone can have the right mindset and adjust to new challenges. The 52-year-old actor, director, teacher, and acting coach is from the Hollywood entertainment industry. He talks about his own weaknesses, struggles and failures instead of bragging about...

Manny hops on the mic to share thoughts on his abbreviated journey of 5 years sober and what he's learned along the way. From nightclub promoting to traveling the country speaking, to the phone room, to working with celebrities, public figures, and influencers. He reveals why process, people, and progress matter, and how you can head into your best year yet in 2021.

Bobby Maximus- Life to the UFC octagon to the ring of life, Bobby is throwing knockout punches to claim victory on every adventure he steps into. Unfiltered and genius like Bobby brings it how he see it and share with us here some of this unobstructed viewpoints on the system we are living in today.

On this episode I have a best bud, David Lipp, join me to discuss his approach on wrestling the nature of launching a company, what were some of the major steps he and his partner took to avoid going under, the tireless days and nights of uncertainty, yet continuing to fight with grit and the constant approach to making himself a more savvy businessman during the ride. Enjoy, and you know we would...

On this episode I have a mentor and dear friend, George Chanos, join me to discuss his views on the coronavirus, leadership, how to pivot, and really sharpen your sword- your mind, so that regardless of any external event, you always remain in full control. And without a doubt, control of mind and the certainty that tops it off, yields a great sense of freedom. I would love your feedback! Leave us...

At 18, Gabriela Lopez, ran away from her family who realistically speaking, she says, "are very old school type. Their thinking is like: a girl stays at home, gets married and that's what she does." So, Gabi said to herself, 'that's not her way to live, everyone looks so miserable in that kind of living'. She moved to LA with $10 in her pocket and into an apartment with 8 dudes from high school. "...

The 12 year old had to return back to the owner the over sized Reebok tennis shoes which he coveted and wore. His mother was not able to afford such shoes for him. What an embarrassing moment of his life! It was then he determined in his heart he's never going to live poor. Brian Forte was the kid who has now grown up to produce the largest business seminars in the world. His programs have feature...

Susan was in a lucrative sales leadership position working for a massive global company with 80,000 employees, and a wonderful paycheck. Tragedy struck as she had a major health catastrophe. Eventually, she followed the only option before. Retirement from the corporate world Mid life crisis in movies looks much glamorous: guy with a beautiful woman, fancy cars and all. But here, Susan was just lef...

As an entrepreneur, Bernardo Moya failed many times and got up even more. That's been the attitude of his life. Now it all developed into what is known, his best. Our Guest: Bernardo Moya --- author, speaker, publisher and TV producer started his entrepreneurial journey aged 20. Since an early age he had to take the responsibility -- he was doing things, managing things, being in charge of the sit...

He's 29 but and doing what successful folks in their 40s and 50s do. He is an Emmy Award Winning Producer and Co-Host of SuccessinYourCity.com Brandon T Adams is the Man...  young man.. On his talk with Manny Patrick, Brandon talks about importance of relationships, meaning of success, what being human gets you, by what means he built his brand, where his best ideas came from and much more. Guest...

Our Guest Desmond D. Clark is an entrepreneur, investor, author, mentor, and keynote speaker who is dedicated to excellence and enhancing the lives of others.  After an outstanding 13-year career in the NFL as Tight End for the Chicago Bears, Desmond D. Clark currently serves as President of the NFL Alumni Chicago Chapter.  Guest Highlights   . CEO of the Corporate Cup Celebrity Challenge; a missi...