Intentional Disruption

Today we take a journey through my past and potentially save you hours worth of work on your next major purchase.  We've all done it, scrolling the web or stores to find the perfect item at the best price. What if I told you you are losing a much more valuable asset...time.  In this episode I reveal some secrets of the auto industry from both sides of the table. I have been a top grossing and nett...

More than half of marriages end in divorce. If you talk to the people involved most of the time it wasn't their fault.  Today I begin the postmortem of my divorce which ended a relationship that spanned half my life on and off at the time it finally ended.  My personal development coach talks about being real in order to get results. Today's content is about as real as it gets. I hope it helps you...

Today we discuss #growthhacking and #inspiration in the podcast. When an entrepreneur is trying to get their business off the ground there are many unknowns and added stresses.  In today's episode we look at how a basic book titled 212* the extra degree  by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson helped me make a mental shift today.  I will take that lesson and help with how you can apply it to your life toda...

I was up before the sun came up today. The last month has been very tough. Ever felt that way? Today I discuss what happens when your actions are not in alignment with your purpose. I hope it brings you value and helps you get on the track you are destined for. 

Can you believe it has been 18 years since the towers fell? Where were you? How did you feel? How did it impact your life?   Today I discuss some of the ramifications of the events of that day and talk about some of the root causes of the events of that day. I also discuss the fact that we have been at war for decades previous to 9/11 and will be until we mitigate the initiating factors that find...

Today I take you back to my childhood. In hindsight our parents do the best they can with the tools they have available.  This lack of knowledge creates many of the personality traits that become embedded in our psyche. It may be OCD, being messy, being nervous or any of the plethora of other characteristics one could use to describe the results of this emotional shift. Today I discuss my issues w...

I have struggled severely with anxiety and being crippled knowing how much I need to accomplish to keep a business or career afloat.   Today I share a high level review of how I plan out my week so I can feel the power that comes from setting intention. I sincerely hope it helps empower you to take hold of your business and life to drive success!   AS always please rate and review if you find valu...

As I type this the day before the episode launches I think back to when I recorded it. If you're anything like me you have felt the inertia caused by inaction.  In business it can mean life or death when the time comes to innovate, to decide.  In today's episode I tell a story from an old logging community in Maine. I tell the story of how being able to risk being the fool and saying why not can l...

In this Labor Day mobile recording we discuss the problem faced by many sales leaders and business owners.  As a leader I struggled to balance the volume of sales activity with the quality of the sales process utilized. I know as a consumer I am turned off from hype men that cannot deliver. Maybe you have felt that before.  As a business owner it is critical that your sales staff is in alignment w...

The biggest thing you can do in life is to save the life of another according to mythology. This isn't true because you need to be able to help yourself before you help others.  Today I discuss the psychological path that leads one to commit to taking over responsibility for another's life. I have learned in the following years that if you do not have yourself in order you cannot help anyone else....

Today I take you on a walk through the woods of Connecticut and discuss the need for high performing business leaders to leave the day to day behind and reconnect with their inner divinity.  As someone who passed up the big city for the suburbs I get many will say the hustle and bustle is key to survival. I promise the decision I made can also help you even if it is an intermittent dosing.  For th...

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth according to Mike Tyson.  Today I talk about the real world where everything is not puppies and rainbows. The entrepreneur life is not without its bumps and being able to handle the adversity is critical to success.      I am running a iTunes rating contest. Use the link below to let me know what you think about the show and drop me a message...

Today in Intentional Disruption we tackle the impact that agenda based news and information outlets are having on your psyche.  I invite you to have an open mind as we see how the negative energy broadcast by the media outlets is harming your business, marriage and parenting abilities.  It has impacted me before and it hurt my first marriage with certainty. Learning from this is a part of having a...

Episode #7 discusses the need to have a plan financially to be successful. This isn't always a sexy topic but I will bring you a fun story about how a old school Nintendo taught me lessons that are now taught by Dave Ramsey and others.   If you would like to reach me directly you can message me on FB @coachmikedemo, on IG @coach_mike_demo   Please rate and review this episode. It allows me to get...

Today is a somber episode that dives deep into the darker parts of the human experience. The hashtag #22aday comes from the military world but it applies to each of your daily lives.    Today I discuss signs of distress and discuss some of my real world experiences with suicide. I discuss topics that @derick_carver brought to light on IG recently as well as my experience with the Veterans Administ...

Happy Hump Day to those who need to make the move to pursue their passion! Today's episode we will discuss a feeling or emotion that has played a major role in my early life.  Shame and guilt are the claws that pull you back from success like crabs do to each other in the fisherman's trap.  Just like those crabs, falling back into the pit that is the only destiny when you live inside of shame and...

Today we discuss the difference between feeling busy and getting things done. To often as an entrepreneur we have a focus on the urgent and potentially non-important activities we "need to do"  In order to fully achieve success we need to focus on the important actions that will drive business and relationships forward.  At the end I will give ideas and examples based on my life. If you implement...

Today we discuss a common sales issue. How do you bring relevant value to the marketplace while ensuring you hit your activity targets?   It is an issue faced by millions in corporate sales jobs where quantity is valued over quantity. The marketplace has changed ans simply smiling and dialing is no longer a viable option.    To succeed you need to bring additional value to the marketplace. If you...

In this episode I discuss my journey to becoming an independent business owner at the age of 24. Here we set the stage for some of the struggles faced by many veterans and disadvantaged communities.    A special thanks to Dom for the assist with some of the audio enhancements you will hear in upcoming episodes. You can reach him at www.domcouano.com   As always please rate, review & subscribe if y...

8 year USMC veteran Mike Demo discusses transitioning from the military, finding ones purpose and living the life you were destined to live.   This episode, along with several of the early episodes begins to tell the story of who I am. As the episodes progress we will get more and more tactical with optimizing your business, your relationships and your mindset.    The intention of this podcast is...

Today we discuss the origins of Intentional Disruption and what you can expect in the coming months.    Whether you are a high level entrepreneur, work in the corporate world or are a transitioning veteran there will be something here for you.    Come with me as I give insights from my life and of my guests. Each time you will leave with insight, action steps and opportunities for growth.    You c...