The Influencer Empires Podcast With Walt Bayliss

Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey with Jeff J Hunter, a vanguard in the fields of gaming, marketing, AI, and education. As a self-proclaimed computer nerd turned business magnate, Jeff's journey is a rollercoaster of innovation, risk, and serendipity. From the seemingly insurmountable documentation woes at Philips to his breakthrough moment embracing virtual assistance, his narrative is a...

Embark on an extraordinary voyage with Julie Mills, the steely CEO of Organic Growth, whose entrepreneurial spirit took her from a college side hustle on eBay to the elite ranks of Latin scholars, and now to the pinnacle of business leadership. Every step of Julie's eclectic odyssey is laced with revelations, from her unexpected triumph over academic aspirations to the profound life lessons s...

College Drop out to Fortune 100 Advisor - Truth about Business with John Spence. John was a CEO of the Rockefeller foundation at 26 - But what's really impressive is what he's done since then!  the most important thing I've ever learned in my life was from that. It is you become what you focus on and like the people you spend time with 3:20  I had dreams of being a CEO and travellin...

Unlock the essence of personal and professional transformation with the incredible Stefana Johnson, an author and entrepreneur who embodies the spirit of growth. In a candid conversation, she shares her life's blueprint for success, which marries the drive for business excellence with a deep commitment to holistic well-being. Stefana's narrative is not only about the power of clarity and...

Discover the riveting tale of Scott Shipley, an Olympic kayaking icon who navigated the transition from world-class athlete to pioneering CEO and founder of a leading water park and waterways development company. In a candid conversation, Scott unfolds his story, taking us from the pulsing current of Olympic kayaking towards the innovative creation of recreational spaces that unite and exhilarate...

From barely scraping by with 31 cents in his pocket to becoming the sales sensation of the Southern Hemisphere, Ryan Tuckwood's story is one for the books. Join us as we sit down with the co-founder of ISR Training System and Swish Sales Academy, whose journey is a beacon of hope for anyone doubting their potential. Ryan's transformation from an introverted engineer to a charismatic sale...

Ever wondered how a psychology student can transform the world of leadership development? Martin Lanik, the brain behind the AI-powered platform Pinsight, joins us to unravel his journey from academia to becoming a tech startup sensation. We kick off with a riveting tale of resilience and innovation, charting how Martin navigated the economic downturn to build a solution that's now reshaping...

Join the ranks of elite performance and entrepreneurial spirit as Olympic runner and CEO Nick Symmonds shares his playbook for success. His track journey took him to the heights of the Olympics, and now his business acumen is setting the pace in the startup world. From the adrenaline of professional sports to the thrill of launching Run Gum, Nick's story is a masterclass in harnessing one&apo...

Unlock the vault of sales wisdom with sales training virtuoso and stand-up comic, Jeff Goldberg! This episode isn't your run-of-the-mill sales talk; it's a rollicking ride through the ethos of serving over selling, as Jeff dispels the myth that anyone needs to be born for sales success. He recounts his remarkable path from encyclopedia peddler to sales trainer extraordinaire, punctuated...

Unlock the wisdom of transformation and the drive for success with Dr. Jeffrey McGee, a visionary in the realms of leadership and personal growth. In an engaging journey from journalist to sales maven and beyond, Dr. Jeff lays bare the path to excellence—his story a testament to the power of redirection toward a fulfilling career. Together, we dissect a compelling Gallup study on work engagement,...

Olympian turned Business Powerhouse, Carrie has built one of the biggest advertising agencies in the world. Sales, Startups and Side hustles With Walt Bayliss: Carrie Zimmerman on Building A World Beating Organisation and Delivering WOW.  FINE is never something you should be. If You're just 'fine' and the results you deliver are 'fine' and your day at it's end was &a...

How to find a market and fill a need to succeed.  Anthony Richardson is pure inspiration. Launching a (now) multi-million dollar brand from his garage, supplying to the biggest military in the world and then pivoting to also start a million dollar Tech company - he talks about market, teams and grit. Enjoy (and don't forget to hit subscribe at http://waltbayliss.com/podcast :) )  Influencers:...