The Lyons Den

Raj Sharma has the kind of story that movies are made of. Born in India to an impoverished family, his parents left him in search of a better life in North America. Eventually Raj too made his way here and was determined to change his future. He has since become a serial entrepreneur, exiting his most recent company in the range of $100 million dollars. He is so humble and simply brilliant. I hope...

If you want to make a lasting impact in the world, kindness is your key. It's not always easy to be kind when people are being difficult or when you're feeling frustrated, but it can make all the difference in how others perceive you and your business. Kindness can help win customers for life and turn them into advocates of your brand. It can help you win, through and through. If you enjoyed this...

Today's guest is Keith Grossman - innovator, disruptor and the President of TIME. To date, Keith has done nothing short of incredible things in his career. Today he shares some of his story, how to create the success you want in your life, using failure to your advantage and dispelling the work life balance myth.

Co-Founders Gina Skelton, Crystal Almeida and Nicole Puckerin have built a powerful community in a short period of time. If you aren’t familiar with the Mom Link, it’s a powerful community of like minded, female entrepreneurs. They established the company earlier this year and have already amassed 20,000 people into it, including myself. They’ve built the community off the fundamentals of giving b...

Selling is an integral part of starting and running a business. Yet so many entrepreneurs hate it. In fact, a whopping 81 percent of entrepreneurs say sales is their least favourite part about running a business. Don’t get me wrong - I understand the sentiment! Whether you are trying to make your first sale, or looking for ways to increase revenue, this episode will provide you with the most valua...

The word underdog has been used to describe a person, team, or other entity that is not expected to be successful. Do you think it's possible to be successful as an underdog? I do. Because I used to be one. So what does it really take to be a success story in the face of adversity and hardship? In this podcast, i'm sharing a bit of my underdog success story and how to succeed as one in your own li...

Branding is arguably the most important part of an entrepreneur's marketing strategy. A strong, well-thought out brand will not only make your own brand memorable, but make your product or service attractive to consumers, help build a loyal community, and engaged following! -- Looking to learn more in-depth tips for entrepreneurship? My team and I recently launched the Lyons Den. An online members...

What makes you successful? What keeps you successful? Motivation, my friends. It is the driving force behind human actions. You need motivation to make any change in your life, whether it's a big one or a small one. It's the driving force behind pretty much everything. It's why we do the things we do every day. We seek a desired outcome, so it boils down to wanting. You want something so bad, that...

Never did I think I would be openly sharing this. Back in 2011 I spent a month in a mental hospital. I can now say it was one of the most important experiences of my life. It was perhaps one of the best things that could have happened to me. I learned many life changing lessons during my stay, and on this episode I am sharing them with you. -- If you are suffering with mental health and addiction,...

In this episode I'm joined by Sarah Franklin. Sarah is the President & CMO of billion dollar tech company, Salesforce. With over 70,000 employees under her management, Sarah is a force to be reckoned with. Her journey was far from easy, filled with setbacks and rejections, but lots of perseverance. We talk about her story and letting your past make you better, leading during tough times, and the f...

Confidence is an essential ingredient for success. It doesn't matter if you're trying to get a promotion or start your own business, if you don't have confidence then it's going to make things very difficult. Confidence is life's enabler. It lifts you up and propels you forward. When we're not feeling confident it's like a dead weight that holds us down, stopping us from achieving our goals and dr...

We all have those moments in our life where we just feel - stuck. The fear of failure and lack of self-worth holds us back It's time to get unstuck and stop living life in that fear. Fear is the one thing that paralyzes us from moving forward with our goals, dreams, or anything for that matter. It can be crippling at times, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode I talk with Lolita Walker about...

Have you ever wondered how to turn what you love into a money making machine? Or maybe you never thought it was even possible! There are so, so many ways to make money today. In this episode I talk about how to turn your biggest passions into massive profits. If there's anything that I know about making money, it's that it takes dedication, perseverance and most of all - passion. Please be sure to...

Today I'm joined by the disruptive entrepreneur himself, Mr Rob Moore! Rob, known best as the Disruptive Entrepreneur ™, went from being heavily in debt in his 20s, to a self-made millionaire by 31. He is the author of 17 business related books: many best-sellers, he runs a large real estate development company, education platform and more. Host of regularly top ranked podcast the “Disruptive Entr...

All of us are striving to achieve greatness, but some people are just more successful than others. What is the difference between those who succeed and those who fail? Whether you want to be a great parent, spouse, friend or business owner- achieving greatness is something that we all strive for. The question is: how do we get there? In this podcast, I'll share 7 ways you can achieve greatness in...

Success leaves clues. We often hear about the skills that are needed for success. We know that there are things like being able to motivate yourself and others, have good people skills, and be able to work under pressure. However, not everyone has these qualities naturally. ​In this podcast I discuss some of the most important skills that will help you reach your goals in life and how to cultivate...

Today I am sharing something a little different, online money making ideas anyone can do right now. Whether you're looking to jump into entrepreneurship, or add a side hustle, these are all great potential ideas. Hope you enjoy this episode! Please rate, subscribe and share this episode.

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An episode on resilience with my friend Chris Macleod! Chris is a top entrepreneur, lawyer, Cystic Fibrosis fighter, author and fierce advocate. He is the author of the new book, Beating The Odds - 11 lessons to overcome a health crisis and lead a more resilient life. To learn more about the Chris and his new book, visit https://www.beatingtheodds.ca/

Today I'm joined by the incredibly brilliant Chris Mattmann. I met Chris through a mutual friend and was instantly blown away. He is certainly one of the most intelligent people I have ever met, while managing to be one of the most humble. A very rare combination. Chris is a scientist who works for Nasa. He is the Chief Technology and Innovation Officer and the Division Manager for the Artificial...

From algorithm updates to the latest trends and even new platforms, social media is always changing. Today's episode i'm diving in to my favourite ways to optimize your strategy and grow you social media followers in 2021. If you want to learn more about building your following, your personal brand, your marketing and your business, please check out my new course - Building An Empire . The startup...

Today's short solo episode is all about one of my favourite topics - PERSONAL BRANDING! I truly believe everyone should build a personal, no matter what industry you are in. You can be a brand. Someone might be thinking why does your personal story and image affect your business success. We know people don't just buy products or services, they buy stories. We love to buy from people, and more so,...

Today I am sharing my first solo episode all about developing resiliency and overcoming adversity to chase after your dreams! I talk about how exactly I overcome obstacles, and stay resilient in the face of adversity in business and in life. I hope you enjoy this episode.

From unfulfilled and disgruntled, to a $100 million dollar entrepreneur. Today I am joined by Ghassan Halazon. Ghassan is a Jordanian-Canadian technology and e-commerce entrepreneur. He is an unbelievably bright person, who went from failing on wall street as an investment banker, to leaving and diving into the world of entrepreneurship. His current company, Emerge, is now worth $100 million dolla...

Today I am joined by the inspiring Ronne Brown! Founder of Girl CEO, Herlistic, and author of From Mopping Floors to Making Millions on Instagram. Ronne Brown is a branding expert, professional speaker, author, mentor, wife and a mother of four. She has made her mark internationally in the online and social media business with her revolutionary branding techniques. She went from being a statistic...