Igniting Souls Podcast with Kary Oberbrunner

More people are listening to audiobooks than are reading hardbacks and paperbacks as people are looking for on demand content. Two audiobook production technicians share the ins and outs or creating an audiobook and answer questions. 

As I was headed out last night, I realized my wallet was gone. Though that's not uncommon, I got a message from one of my assistants who told me that a guy named Steve had messaged me on Facebook to let me know he had my wallet. I went to pick it up and rewarded his daughter who found it to be sure she sees that honesty always pays.  I find people are good, honest and helpful like Steve. I believe...

The other day my son broke his finger and he needed to have surgery. But before they started the power went out. There are some things in life you just can't control. But know that God is in control. It's not worth the emotional energy to get upset about it. For more on this topic, go to https://www.yoursecretname.com for your free book.

So many times in life we delay what we can do today and as a result we delay our dreams. Too many times we put it off and the opportunity is no longer available. What is your action item today? To find out more https://www.dayjobtodreamjob.com

When the tribe got together at the recent Igniting Souls Conference, they asked for accountability. We established a Facebook Group all about pushing people to their next best step. Since conference, we've been in a 30-day challenge. What are you working on today. Let's keep each other accountable.

Today I was on the phone with my screenwriter and she asked me to go ahead and begin thinking about the actors and actresses that will be in the movie. I actually had done that four years ago. In order to write the book, I had to envision those people as I was writing. This allowed me to get the story out of my head. No matter what you want to accomplish, believe it in your head first.

Over half the people today are freelancers. Most people today have a side hustle. We live in a different world. But in order to succeed you have to eliminate friction between the customer and the sale. If you're one of the 86% of the population who are not happy with where you are in life, it's time to take action. It's scary to take a big leap. Instead, take a small step. Go to https://www.dayjob...

The Elixir Project Book came out three years ago and it was a big dream of mind to get it on the big screen. A few months ago, Sophie, an amazing screenwriter, reached out to me and wanted to write the screenplay. She delivered the screen play recently, and I was blown away. We are making final edits and have a timeline set. We have some famous screen readers that are planning to read it, and we'l...

Twice in the last two weeks, someone has come up to me and told me I blew it. I am so glad they told me because I can only fix what I know is wrong. Within 15 minutes of me finding out, both situations were fixed. I prefer that to sweeping it under the rug or building it up and blowing. I'm learning just like you.

The other day I was doing a job interview as we're adding folks to our staff. The interview was going well then she started asking me questions. I asked my associate Abigail to tell her my weaknesses and blind spots, and Abigail shared them. Find out what she said. Be secure enough to know you can get better. https://www.yoursecretname.com

Kanye West has been making news lately with his new album. I like it. I think this album took a lot of courage. In the last few months we've seen big Christian leaders fall and we've seen celebrities that we think are far from God have a spiritual awakening. I find the faith I hear in Kanye's songs more of a pure type of faith. It's refreshing and exciting. Following God just makes sense. None of...

Your income and impact will dramatically increase when you write, publish and market your book the right way. In this training, I share the right way, including insider tips and tools. I've trained over a quarter million authors. This training is great for aspiring authors, authors who want to market their book their book effectively, and coaches, speakers or trainers who want to use a book to int...

We live in an online world where everything is digital. But there's just something about meeting face-to-face. You pick up on things that you don't pick up on when you're on Zoom — eye contact, appearance, body language. I know there's a cost to fly across the country, but it can be worth it. Use the most intense form of connection you can. Don't put people on the back burner. To find out more, jo...

What's preventing you from sharing your message? Every year after our conference I get this cold sore. I don't stop doing video because of it. I've had amazing chats with people this week, regardless of the cold sore. The video is not about you. When you create content, you are helping other people. Don't let your insecurities prevent you from sharing your message. If I wouldn't have done those vi...

Should you ever do a beta launch for your course? This is a common question. My answer is no. We only do beta launch courses because of low self confidence — because we're scared to launch a course and charge people money for it because we don't think it's good enough. If you beta launch, you will attract people who aren't vested. Their hearts are not in it. So there won't be any transformation. I...

Usually I'm the guy that tells my students to go for it and take risks and action. Today, I was blown away by an email I received. I entered my three-year-old Elixir Project book in a contest for young adult authors. And I Won! It goes to prove that sometimes you have to do the things that you tell others to do.  To check out Elixir Project, get your free book at  https://elixirprojectbook.com/

The other day I got an email that said, "Stop the spammy sales techniques." They were concerned because we say there are a limited number of seats on our webinars. I set up a Facebook Live for our tribe and addressed it head on. The loyalty in the tribe exploded. When situations come up, real leaders don't ignore it.

I find a weird satisfaction in raking leaves. After going, going and going the last few weeks, I needed a time to reset. Sometimes we think every day needs to be this massive achievement. Sometimes the mundane is good for our bodies and our brains. It's a great way to reset.  I don't work out every day or read my Bible every day. After years of ritualism, instead I need rhythms. 

Often times I say when you prepare for the moment, the moment is prepared for you. Life has a way of revealing what is inside us through trials and tribulations. But if you do the deep work, you will be prepared. 

I'm standing outside of one of the most famous places where dreams come true. I often tell people they need to wake up in order to dream. A lot of us are sleep walking through life. They're stuck in a system and are lulled to sleep.  People are going to try to squash you and your dreams but we all have a dream planted inside of us. It's time to wake up and dream.

I'm at the Igniting Souls Conference, and I asked the crowd to speak words of life to one another. I see people in tears because it's been so long since they've heard these things. There are two times when people speak words of life to other people: when they're dead or when they're retiring. But you can't do much with those words at those times. I challenge you to speak words of life to someone e...

I am here with my friend Helen, an award-winning author of the book The Red Road Home. She's from Israel. Hear her experience speaking at the Igniting Souls Conference. The magic of this conference is the people.  You need to speak to your audience and don't worry about those who don't get you. If you do that, you'll the people right in front of you.

We are getting ready to start our work out before the Igniting Souls Conference. Why? Because we can all grow through pain. Don't be afraid of pain.

The Igniting Souls Conference is going on right now, and I'm in my hotel room. I'm prepping for this afternoon. That's how much I trust the team. It's easy to think that everything rises and falls on you. If it does, you don't know how to grow your team very well and you're not going to be able to make an impact. For more on how to scale your business and your brand, go to https://www.fireringmast...

Your conference will never outperform you team. You need to get your team together early to go over everything so there are no surprises.