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Today's podcast guest is Rachel Druckenmiller.  She describes herself as a "keynote speaker who sings".  She is delightfully engaging and viciously authentic.  Immediately you will adore her. Rachel is the founder of UNMUTED (unmutedlife.com), in which she delivers messages to energize and engage workforces.    We discuss: -The value of education -The influence of entrepreneur parent...

Today's podcast guest is Scott Marcus.  His professional journey started as a lawyer, before moving into real estate development where he co-founded RSM Development and Management, a company with a portfolio of more than 1 million square feet. In addition, Marcus and his partners own more than 4,000 apartments across Michigan. Scott is also the CEO of L5 Fitness and owns the state rights to Or...

Today's podcast guest is Rickey Martinez, an incredible Business Development Expert who bases his success on the success of his clients.  His friends call him "Rickipedia" as he knows a little something about everything. He is a first generation Mexican American with 5 siblings.  His parents were migrant workers spending part time in Arizona and California, depending on harvest seaso...

Today's podcast guest is Meredith Wolff, a corporate events leader and professional, who has worked to provide exceptional experiences for groups in the Asset Management world for years.  She brings innovative event strategies to satisfy the needs of her internal partners and an openness to collaborate with her providers. We discuss: -Growing up as an artist and using creativity now for events...

Today's podcast guest is James McDonald.  He is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader, an author, an Empowerment Speaker, and a People Transformer.  He works with AvalonBay Communities and inspires and teaches his colleagues to make a difference, for each other and for their residents.  James is also the CEO of The InspireME group, which helps to encourage those needing the power to be he...

I met Richie at the bottom of a mountain in Aspen.  He was quietly celebrating something quite remarkable, and he asked me to take a photo to capture his moment. It has been 18 years to the day of him not having a single seizure after experiencing over 3,000 of them before his surgical procedure that removed 3 inches of his brain. It was magical that I met this man on such a special day. He shared...

Today's special guest is Scott Wiseman, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Apple Leisure Group.  He is a dear friend from our Penn State days together and we have remained connected.   He has had massive career acceleration by accepting every "double dog dare" challenge and achieving the impossible.  An incredible strategic business leader that has already accomplished so...

Today's podcast guest is Jami Stapelmann, Executive Director with Estee Lauder Companies.  She can write the playbook for leadership and mentoring.  Growing up in rural Wisconsin, she quickly learned about hard work and independence.  She spent time in retail and the airlines industry before accelerating her career with Estee Lauder.  We discuss: -Hiring for character and teaching for the posi...

Today's podcast guest is Siddhali Shree.  I first met her when we were both in New York City preparing to deliver our TEDx Talks.  When I saw her arrive into the building, I immediate sensed a "glow of peace" radiate from her.  Initially I didn't know if she was an instructor, a guest, or a presenter but I was drawn to her spirit.  Although we had only met moments before I took t...

Today's podcast guest is Cameron Lee.  A viral influencer with MILLIONS OF LIKES.  He has had the unusual ability, even from a young age, to know himself and the environment required to be in for maximum success and happiness.  As a child moving to the US from Taiwan and not knowing English, he told his parents, "I need to be in the class that challenges me in order to learn quicker.&quot...

Today's podcast guest is Bill Hopkins, Musician, Producer, and Creator of The Bill Hopkins Rock'n Orchestra.  His is a wildly talented person that has created an Entertainment Empire for performing, producing, and arranging music for his customers.  Because of his authentic approach and "white glove service", he has created loyalty beyond reason not only for his clients but also...

Today's guest is Jeffrey Brenner, Director of Special Markets/Military Seiko Watch of America LLC.  To me he embodies the ultimate relationship driven sales person whose interests in helping others and connecting people isn't self serving.  We met at a conference last year when I was presenting and he continues to be a friend and massive industry supporter. What was initially intriguing to...

Today's guest is Koleen Roach, a dear friend, a giving person, and an incredibly strategic and socially considerate human being!  She shares the best originating advice she received from a mentor was to remain "unflappable".  Be strong, solid, and flexible to be able to serve as a leader for others.   Recently I experienced this first hand as she planned and executed an event for ove...

Today's podcast guest is Master Chef Rich Rosendale.  He is one of only 66 Certified Master Chefs in the United States to receive this prestigious designation.  Rich is also the owner of Roots 657 and the founder of Rosendale Collective. This is the innovative company behind Rich Rosendale’s consulting, private dining, restaurant partnerships, and training services. He is internationally recog...

Today's podcast guest is Kelly Bishop, a spark of brightness that shines in this world.  She is passionate about people and helping others.  Growing up she always led with an outstretched hand to introduce herself to strangers.  She continues to be more interested in understanding others than talking about herself.   Her authentic self has helped to label her by friends as the "heartbeat&...

Today's podcast guest is Tammy Routh, Senior Vice President, Global Sales at Marriott International.  Her success is the result of hard work and eagerness to learn. She confidently contributes to any conversation while always remaining humble in her approach. Tammy believes in Family, Culture, and Laughter.  She is a passionate advocate for strategic account management and leading winning sale...

Today's guest, Dan Cole, is one of the most TALENTED Sales and Business Development professionals that I know.  His authentic approach and willingness to "go for it" has earned him ultimate respect in the industry of persuasion.   -We discuss why his REAL and VULNERABLE style has earned him relationships for life (professional and personal).   -He is a family man whose false insecuri...

Today's guest is Donna Rustigian Mac.  A delightful and insightful person who has dedicated herself to helping others create healthy-human business connections through communication skills.  A former broadcaster and radio host that has learned from some of the best in the industry.   She has helped others EMERGE from their prior conditioning and historical concerns. She enables you...

I met Maria Leonard Olsen in New York City when we both were filming our TEDx Talk.  Immediately I was drawn to her intellect and communication style.  Relaxed, mindful, yet disarmingly intense and so very powerful!  She shared her story with me on that day, and now with the world through various platforms.  She overcame a tumultuous childhood to live in a place of content.  Through her writings,...

Today's guest is Mike Acker, a brilliant person who shares his stories of growing up, not fitting in, and overcoming obstacles to find his true purpose and passion in life;  HELPING OTHERS TAP INTO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.   We discuss: -Why the PAST is PERFECT -What influenced him to become a PASTOR at age 23 despite a unusual upbringing  -His success in sales that led to a career of HELPING OTH...

Today's guest is Chuck Durakis.  He is the President of Durakis Executive Search, a company started by his father Charlie nearly 50 years ago.     LEARN how he helps SOLVE PROBLEMS by identifying their candidate needs with extremely deep research and commitment to understand their cultural needs.  You will be immediately attracted to his values, intelligence, and approach of "doing"...

Today's guest, Kara Goldin, is an energetic spirit of fearless solutions.  She is a magnet attracting KINDNESS in CULTURE that continuously discovers answers by asking questions. One of the most endearing traits that I found in Kara is her willingness to share WHAT SHE HAS LEARNED so freely with the world.    She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in...

Today's podcast guest is Joshua David, a Master Manifester who emits calming vibrations and positive energy naturally.  While we met face to face only briefly, the impact that he has had on my life already is immense.  Joshua and the love of his life Dana are creating their lifestyle of SPREADING POSITIVITY to others in Hawaii and over the globe. They can be found at local farmers' markets...

Today's podcast guest is Seth Goldman, a man who uncompromisingly lives by his values.  I met him at a VEGAN Festival in Washington, DC a few months ago as he was speaking to other enthusiasts.  Immediately, I sensed his authenticity and his sincerity to DO GOOD.  My wife and I introduced ourselves and we engaged in a delightful, real conversation.  His attention was 100% focused on us and he...

Today's podcast guest is Bruce Himelstein, Founder of the BJH Group.  I first met Bruce when he was my Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing.  I was initially afraid to introduce myself to him, due to his position within the brand, yet he immediately disarmed me and taught me (through his approach, not to take myself too seriously).  He has been an informal mentor to thousands of us!...