Rich Cardona

The Leadership Locker

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Starting and growing a business is harder than it was to serve in the United States Marines. Join retired Captain Rich "NINI" Cardona as he enlists the help of influencers and subject matter experts who are eager to share their knowledge with the veteran entrepreneur and small business owner community. If you are looking for fresh and relevant content that can help you accelerate and assist your transition or your entrepreneurial dreams, this podcast is for you. We cover marketing, negotiating, law, finances, and all the subjects you needed to level up your business and level up YOURSELF. Gues...

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Rich Cardona

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YT Music Test 09.02.2024 2:04

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200. Wrap-up of The Leadership Locker 17.11.2021 8:00

On this, the final episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich Cardona reflects on his journey and what the future will bring. But don’t worry, we will be launching our new show right here on this feed on very soon. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

199. How a Podcast About NFTs is Changing Everything 15.11.2021 12:12

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich and his NFTs for Newbies co-host, Heather Parady, reflect on what they have learned as their podcast approaches 50,000 downloads. ----- NFTs for Newbies ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- How to connect with Heather Parady: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook...

198. Why You Don't Have Time for Your Goals 12.11.2021 18:39

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about what may be holding you back from achieving your goals, including tips from former guests Pat Flynn and Brock Johnson. ----- The Leadership Locker | Episode 10 | Why Superfans are More Important Than Followers and Likes with Pat Flynn The Leadership Locker | Episode 182 | Why You Should be Making Instagram Reels with Brock Johnson ----- Pe...

197. Desire vs. Ambition 10.11.2021 8:34

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about the difference between desire and ambition, and how to turn your desire into ambition. Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

196. Not-To-Do List 08.11.2021 11:24

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about a system that a former commanding officer of his uses, a not-to-do list, where you focus on preventing the outcomes that you want to avoid. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

195. How to Tell What People Think About You 05.11.2021 12:12

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about how to determine if your presence is bringing down those around you. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

194. How NLP Will Help You Be a Better Salesperson with Kody G 03.11.2021 48:16

“Most times people are not buying it based on the product. They’re buying the person behind the product.” – Kody G On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks with sales coach and Certified Neurolinguistic Programming Trainer, Kody G. Listen in as Rich and Kody discuss using NLP to be a better salesperson, recognizing when you’re getting sold, and Kody’s unique perspective on money. Kody...

193. How to Rebuild Your Brand After a Mid-Life Crisis 01.11.2021 12:55

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich discusses redefining yourself in the second act of your life. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

192. How Negativity Can Ruin Your Momentum 29.10.2021 15:59

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about recognizing opportunity and capitalizing on momentum when we feel it. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

191. How to Make Your BIG Idea Irresistible with Tamsen Webster 27.10.2021 41:48

“We’re not rational decision-makers, we’re rationalizing decision-makers.” – Tamsem Webster On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks with author and message strategist, Tamsen Webster about turning your ideas into reality. Listen in as Rich and Tamsen discuss making big ideas irresistible, differentiating yourself from your competition, and answering the questions that are actually bei...

190. The Struggle is Guaranteed 25.10.2021 10:49

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about how success is not guaranteed, but the struggle is. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

189. No Asks for a Year 22.10.2021 11:17

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich dives deeper into a topic that was brought up in Episode 176 with Dorie Clark: not asking for favors from new network connections for a year. ----- The Leadership Locker | Episode 176 | How to Play the Long Game with Dorie Clark ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube ----- Rock...

188. How to Elevate Yourself as an Entrepreneur with Jake Kelfer 20.10.2021 51:01

“If you’re aiming for a result that’s not in alignment with what your definition of success is, you’re not going to win.” – Jake Kelfer On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich speaks with inspirational speaker and bestselling author Jake Kelfer. Listen in as Rich and Jake discuss networking, finding the right business coach, and how being busy is different than being productive. Jake Kelfer...

187. The Sunk Cost Fallacy 18.10.2021 8:26

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about the tendency that some people have to continue doing something simply because they have already invested resources in it. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

186. Outgrow Your Circle 15.10.2021 11:33

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

185. 5 Habits that Will Make You a Better Decision Maker 13.10.2021 13:49

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich Cardona talks about how to get rid of distractions and focus on what is important.        Use pattern recognition. Reduce the amount of information you are ingesting. Determine the end-result and word backwards from there. Ask yourself what’s working? And what’s not? Take action. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Med...

184. Who's Walking Who 11.10.2021 14:13

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about the importance of setting boundaries in business and in life. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

183. How to Overcome a Bad Day 08.10.2021 15:38

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about a bad morning that he had recently, and how he was able to overcome it and turn his day around. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

182. Why You Should be Making Instagram Reels with Brock Johnson 06.10.2021 55:47

“It all just boils down to building a relationship, truly on an individual level, with each of those new followers.” – Brock Johnson On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks with Instagram expert Brock Johnson. Listen in as Rich and Brock discuss Instagram Reels, growing followers organically, and converting followers into clients. Brock Johnson is the co-host of the Build Your Tribe p...

181. How to Ask For a Raise 04.10.2021 14:03

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about the top 5 things that you need to consider when asking for a raise. Know if you’ve crushed it or not. Who are you outperforming? What intangibles are you bring to the table? What are you doing that is consistent with moving the mission forward? Is it consistent with the core values of the company? Are you making your bosses life easier on...

180. Give Without Expectation 01.10.2021 10:42

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about giving without the expectation of getting anything in return. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

179. Don’t Wait to Pivot with Brittany Krystle 29.09.2021 55:23

“This biggest game changer for me with my brand, with my business, with everything that’s happened, has been my personal brand.” – Brittany Krystle On this episode of The Leadership Locker – Rich talks with personal branding expert and podcast host Brittany Krystle about pivoting and developing your personal brand. Listen in as Rich and Brittany discuss content creation, choosing your lane, having...

178. Applied for a Job, and got REJECTED 27.09.2021 10:56

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about a recent job offer that he received, and what he learned from the experience. ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com

177. What I Learned From Failing 75 Hard (3 Times) 24.09.2021 12:53

On this episode of The Leadership Locker, Rich talks about why he failed the 75 Hard Challenge, and what he learned from the experience. ----- 75 Hard ----- Personal Branding | Rich Cardona Media ----- Connect with Rich: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Email ----- Rocket Station brooks@rocketstation.com