Seeds of Success Podcast

Avita Founders Reed Young and Ethan Gorman quit their jobs, moved to Argentina, and built an application to help people speak Spanish. This episode is their story. Avita App: Click here to download Avita Instagram: Click here to connect ► Join 140+ readers receiving The Seeds of Success weekly newsletter on living a more meaningful, expansive, soul-driven life: ⁠https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/...

Most of us live in autopilot. We rush through our days, carry the weight of stress, and get buried under pressure. We say things like "I have to go to work" or "I have to deal with this" and "I have to keep pushing." But what if you replaced one word and changed everything? "I Get To" is not just a phrase - it's a practice. One that moves you from obliga...

Digital Nomading. LinkedIn. Brand Building. Authenticity. Today we welcome, Paige Goldstein — CEO and Founder of The Ripple Effect, soul-led LinkedIn Coach, and global nomad who’s empowering heart-centered leaders to show up authentically and build their personal brands with purpose and truth 🌀 Paige’s journey has been anything but traditional. After spending over four years traveling the world a...

Justin Jay Johnson’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Before the age of 11, he survived two near-death experiences, endured 34 surgeries, lived with only a 1 in 10 chance of survival, and was told he would never speak again. For over a year he couldn’t eat food, and for years he breathed through a hole in his throat. Yet, Justin calls the snowmobile accident that almost ended his life the...

Recorded one of the most powerful conversations I've ever been a part of last week 🎙️ A conversation with Jessica O'Kane answering questions like,"Who are you?" And more importantly..."But who are you 𝒓𝙚𝒂𝙡𝒍𝙮?" Most of us know who we are on the outside: - Our identity - Our careers - What we do - How we show up in the world - What we like / don't like Most of us 𝑨𝑳𝑺𝑶...

LinkedIn’s funny. Sometimes I make strategic career-related connections. Sometimes a former colleague or friend just makes sense to connect. Sometimes, however, I see someone I don’t know at all - but resonate with absolutely everything in their headline and think, “This is someone I should probably connect with.” If for no other reason than to learn something interesting and make connections with...

A couple years ago I was interviewed on what I believe to be the most important aspects of high-quality leadership. And here is the in-depth interview. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter ?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You 🙏 Follow the Journey: ► 365-Day LinkedIn...

Everything you want in life is on the other side of fear. This includes going deep, facing truth, being brutally honest, and attacking your deepest insecurities and vulnerabilities. Ian Koniak shares his vulnerabilities and how you can become who you always dreamed of by going brutally deep with yourself and those around you. Listen to the full interview in Episode 141. If you enjoyed this episode...

Sales. Growth Mindset. Personal Development. And success in all areas of your life. If any of those are of interest, this short 15-minute clip is for you. Listen to the full interview in Episode 141. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter ?  ⁠https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe⁠ T...

Just spent a week in Todos Santos Mexico living the life on a bachelor party surf trip. As always, learned some valuable things along the way. Tune in to find out. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter ?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You 🙏 Follow the Journey: ► 365-...

Sales. Growth Mindset. Personal Development. And success in all areas of your life. If any of those are of interest, this short 15-minute clip is for you. Listen to the full interview in Episode 141. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter ?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Tha...

Some conversations go as planned, and some go as needed.  This one went as needed. On today's episode, we go deep with Executive Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Sales Extraordinaire, and incredible human, ⁠Ian Koniak⁠ Yes, Ian has achieved massive success in sales for over two decades. Yes, he was the #1 rep at Salesforce earning $750k+ per year on his W2. Yes, he then started his own coaching busines...

Adversity is inevitable - we will be dealt hands and situations in life that are unpredictable, unwanted, and hard to plan for. But that doesn't mean there isn't value in this situation. In fact, this provides an opportunity to USE this as an opportunity to learn, grow, & come out a better individual. Use this one rule, question, and mindset hack to forever change the way you look at c...

So you're in sales and want to get paid faster? Want to close more deals, bigger deals, and more often? Here are some philosophies, skills, and techniques you can implement starting TODAY to close bigger deals faster. Interested in sales coaching? Message me on Instagram @thecolinwalters or shoot me an email at colinwalters2322@gmail.com to get on the waiting list. If you enjoyed this episode, can...

Recently I was offered a promotion for a leadership opportunity within our company.  And I said no.  Sometimes it’s okay to say no. Even when it’s a potentially life-altering career opportunity.  Because at the core of the decisions we make, it's important to stay true to ourselves, and do what is right for you. Tune in to learn more about why I turned down this opportunity (even though I thou...

2025 is here - and a diet reset was needed. Nutrition, health, and wellness are always at the forefront of my daily operations, and I'm currently doing the Whole30 Program and just completed a 4-Day Juice Cleanse.  Tune in to understand what they are, why I did, and how you can benefit from something similar. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Subscribe to channel?  2. Share...

Well, folks. Here we are. 365 days in a row writing on LinkedIn. Rain or shine. Without fail. Kind of hard to believe, especially considering the year it’s been. I’ve written from many locations in the world:  Trains in Switzerland, mountains in Europe, planes, Lyfts, airports, hotels, restaurants, Chicago, Death Valley, Louisiana, yoga studios, football games, gyms, the stair stepper, my car, my...

The entire trajectory of my life was altered this year with these two ideas: 1. Trusting my gut 2. The quote below 👇🏽 Let’s start with the quote in one of Sahil Bloom ’s newsletters that, when I read it, stopped me dead in my tracks: “𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰? ”When making big, scary, potentially life-al...

100 podcast episodes. Interviewing Dan Martell. Meeting Dan in person and sitting down in his studio to have a conversation, face-to-face. All things I never thought would ever happen - But sure enough, through imperfect action, consistency, and a desire to make it happen, It happened. In this episode, I share some of the secrets behind how we accomplished this milestone. If you enjoyed this episo...

When faced with adversity in life - we have a choice. We can either fold and play the victim card, or decide that things happen for us. Either way - the choice is yours. And on today's episode, I share how a DUI changed my entire life, for the better. The full episode can be found on Ep. 132 on the Seeds of Success Podcast If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rat...

I've never put my origin story out to the public... so without further ado, here it is. My journey from DUI, thousands in debt, and moving back into my parent's home... to thriving in sales success, real estate investing, and a powerful life worth living. In this episode, for the first time ever, I share: - Sobriety and recovery (6+ years sober from alcohol) - My DUI story - decided that this was...

I was recently on a podcast with my friend Davidson Hang when compared me to the absolute legend, Colin O'Brady 🐐 Little did he know this was like the single greatest compliment he could have ever given me... And we could have ended the interview there. But we kept it rolling, and big s/o to my man Davidson for having me on the show! We talked all things: ⚙️ Being multi-faceted & living a lif...

Recently I was dealing with a very unhappy customer. At first I let it ruin my day - overshadowing anything else I could think about or focus on. Then I decided to do something about it. Tune in to this episode to learn what happened, what I did, and how I used it as a growth opportunity - and how you can, too. If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and revi...

I had a goal to have my house ready for rent by my 32nd birthday And I'm proud to say that I officially moved out, with a house ready for rent, on that exact day. With the official listing going live the very next day ✅ Things were slow until I made some big decisions and stopped trying to do everything on my own... Like outsourcing major work to the experts: 🖌️ Exterior / Interior Painting 🧹 Cl...

Over the years I have spent over $20k on coaching and personal development (and I guess this is not even counting the books, audibles, MasterClass, and all the other programs not top of mind). Here's my #1 piece of investing advice: investing in YOURSELF is the #1 investment you can ever make. Ain’t no stock, mutual fund, crypto token, or real estate investment that will ever beat an investment in...