Capability Amplifier

No religion, no capitalism. That’s the focus of this week’s must-listen episode.  I’ve never been afraid to talk about controversial subjects like religion, politics, or money. Change and growth come from doing the difficult stuff rather than going along with the crowd or playing it safe.    To me, crowds are dangerous. Whenever there’s a big group heading in one direction, I move the opposite way...

When I was growing up, Blade Runner was one of my favorite movies. I’ve also been a big fan of Peter Diamandis and his books Abundance and Bold. Both make me think about infinite abundance of materials available to us in space. This week on the show, I connect with Jim Keravala, co-founder and CEO of OffWorld , to talk about the incredible things he’s doing with robots and outer space. So what exa...

Are you tired of your business and want a big change or shift in your life? How about SIMPLICITY? Would you like to “get off the road” and out of the grind? Are you the type of person who likes things to stay the same and last forever OR the type who likes change and reinvention (like ME!)?  This week, Dan and I talk about when it's time to quit and reinvent, and what happens when you know you're...

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know that I’m a total TECH GEEK! I love learning about ANYthing new in the world of emerging technology: AI (artificial intelligence), ML (machine learning), VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), IoT (internet of things). The future possibilities are super exciting and at times ... can be scary as hell. Tech is a double-edged sword. I...

This Is MY FAVORITE podcast episode!  What if you had just ONE MINUTE to pitch your product, service, company, or yourself to your perfect client? What would you say? What would make them BEG to work with you, buy your product, or invest in your business?    Have you wondered what a WINNING pitch sounds like? You know ... the one that could completely change the course of your life and business?  ...

Do you ever get nostalgic for a simpler time when stand-up comedy was king and Johnny Carson was the BIGGEST star on the planet, like I do? Our next guest is one of the MOST recognizable and talented names from the heyday of comedy in the 1980s. But unlike most of the stars of that era, he’s still active, going strong, AND committed to massive self-growth.  He went from humble beginnings as a poor...

Let me explain ... ALL entrepreneurial growth consists of taking opportunities/unused capabilities and unused resources and putting the two together in a NEW way, therefore pushing the frontier of human ambition and capability into the future in such a way that you have a FREE ZONE. Free of competition and regulation ... the two main things that interfere with entrepreneurial activity and success....

It’s NEVER Too Late To Pursue Your Dreams, Even If It’s Poop!  Don’t you just LOVE an inspirational, “rags to riches” story? Someone that’s pulled themselves from the depths of despair to become SUPER successful AND help other humans at the same time?    From poverty, sexual and domestic abuse, depression, two bankruptcies, and a suicide attempt to being named one of “Forbes’ Richest Self-Made Wom...

Earlier this year, I got to check off one of my long-time “bucket list” items when I attended the 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting with Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, and I gotta tell you ... it was a LIFE-CHANGING experience!  I had heard about the Berkshire Hathaway meeting for years but I was under the illusion that you had to own a share of their stock (which is presently selling for...

Do You Have The Six Essential Traits Of An Entrepreneur?  I’m a big fan of SYSTEMS (especially the ones that actually work).    The latest episode features Gino Wickman, multiple bestselling author of Traction and creator of EOS – The Entrepreneurial Operating System that helps entrepreneurs grow and run a better business. They’ve built it up to over 300 EOS implementers all over the world that ar...

A former NFL all-pro, acclaimed Broadway playwright and performer, motivational speaker, leadership trainer, and author — seems like impossible accomplishments for one man, in one lifetime, right? Well, prepare to be impressed and inspired ... Meet Bo Eason!  I got to sit down with my friend Bo to discuss his first book, There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game. In the book, he shares the secrets of his...

Here’s a super interesting statistic ... 82% of the American population wants to write a book someday but VERY few people ever do it. It’s a topic that befuddles a lot of people.  The irony is that right now, more books are being written and published now than ever before. Thank you, Amazon, for that! But … have you ever been in a position where you’ve been thinking about writing a book and haven’...

Let’s be real for a minute… we ALL had dreams of being big ROCK STARS when we were little kids! Well, my recent podcast guest, Jason Flom was no different. Jason turned his dreams of Rock and Roll stardom into reality while making the world a better place at the same time.  I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with the leading American Music Executive, CEO, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur,...

What DOES it take to win a major political election in today’s world of tweeting presidents and Russian-hacked social media? Blech! ? ?. That’s exactly what Dan Sullivan and I get into in episode 21. And lawdy, Lawdy, LAWDY this subject IS REALLY polarizing … but I think you’re going to find where Dan and I sit after this episode in the political quagmire the U.S. is in (not to mention England and...

This is the future of technology.  Do you GEEK OUT over stuff like quantum mechanics, artificial intelligence, predicting the future, robotics, automation, and self-driving cars? If this sounds like you, you’re in for a real treat!    Recently, I attended The Near Future Summit in San Diego, CA. It’s an AWESOME event and community of “entrepreneurs, activists, inventors, and investors who enjoy he...

? Ideas Are Cheap … Execution Is Expensive!  What’s the secret to getting and keeping attention in the zero-attention-span world we all live in today?    I have a great NEW podcast for you, ESPECIALLY if you LOVE comedy, entertainment, and movies!    Have you imagined yourself either BEING a comedian or actor on stage or in theaters?    Maybe you’ve wanted to write, direct, produce, or invest in m...

What would it feel like to receive a check or wire transfer for $5, $10, or $100 MILLION when you successfully sell your business? HOLY SHIZZLE!  I’ve done it FOUR times, and I can tell you from experience, it can either be a horrible experience or an exhilarating one depending on whether you know what you’re doing.    This week on the show, my co-host, Dan Sullivan, and I talk about something tha...

When you're the most interesting person in the room, you're in the wrong room!  I recently had the pleasure of sitting down to interview Rich Litvin, “The Accidental Entrepreneur,” for my podcast. In case you’re not familiar, Rich is a hugely successful author of three bestselling books, he runs a high level mastermind group, and is a highly sought after business coach who only works with five cli...

Are you good at managing people? Hiring? Dealing with day-to-day stuff? Do you find it interesting or fun?  I don’t. I suck at it.    It’s REALLY important as an entrepreneur that you have the right team to support you. You CAN’T do everything on your own … even though I know you may want to (I’m talking to you, perfectionists … I see you!). That’s the quickest way to BURN OUT and experience failu...

This episode was an absolute BLAST! I got to sit down with Adam Conover from the hit TV show “Adam Ruins Everything.” Adam is the host and investigative comedian on a comically inventive yet unrelentingly serious quest to reveal the hidden truths behind everything you know and love. He takes on topics ranging from the workplace and voting to forensic science and security, giving you not just fun f...

Zig Ziglar said, “You will get all you want in life if you help enough other people get what they want”—and that’s what being a hero is all about.  You’re going to get the secrets to being a hero in Episode 14. My good friend and co-host, Dan Sullivan, and I pick up where we left off our last conversation about how as humans, we're moving from the state of being Doers/doings and Knowers to actuall...

Sheri Salata grew up outside of Chicago and worked with the daytime television titan for more than 20 years with one of the most heralded jobs on the planet as the executive producer of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” In this episode, Sheri gives us some AMAZING takeaways from her tenure working with Oprah.  But as AMAZING as it sounds, Sheri says, “It was not a straight shot by any means! I think that...

This week, we dive into our evolution as “fully realized” human beings and how that reflects on the changes that are happening right now in the world around us. Dan and I make a point of talking about the stuff that's REALLY happening right NOW, both in our world and what we observe in our clients and customers. Our goal is constant, never-ending EVOLUTION.  The SuperBeing Economy is the movement...

In this special episode, you’ll meet Dave Asprey, the founder of Bulletproof Coffee, Upgrade Labs, and Bulletproof media, host of the top-rated “Bulletproof Radio” show, and author of multiple New York Times bestsellers. Dave also wrote The Bulletproof Diet, Head Strong, Game Changers, multiple cookbooks, and is a featured contributor in dozens of magazines, including Men’s Health.  Dave is well k...

I went through a phase in my life where, when I woke up, I didn't feel like me. I was anxious and depressed, and I didn't know what it was. The way I interpret it now is that the universe was saying, “It's time to reinvent your life.”  We all carry traumas that affect our character, behavior, fears, what we avoid, and what we’re attracted to. They can be caused by the way we’re treated as babies,...