The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper

I met Kathleen 15 years ago and I just knew I had to be friends with her. Her spirit of adventure combined with a deep sense of compassion and downright friendliness makes her such a gift for all those lucky enough to cross paths with her.  An international correspondent for International Living Magazine by day and a future author of a forthcoming book by night, Kathleen gives new meaning to the t...

A recent Friday afternoon trip to the Brushy Creek Trail had Steve contemplating some important things about himself, his companies and just how far he has come. This self-reflection/confession is both enlightening and insightful. Perhaps it may open some internal thoughts and questions you can leverage to give yourself some much overdue kudos in your own life and career.

19 years ago the United States was attacked by terrorists. It brought our country together in a way we'd never seen before. Steve shares an experience that shaped how he looked at someone of a different race and nationality and how a moment of Rippling made all the difference. The lesson he learned is just as valid today as it was all those years ago. Maybe even more so. 

In this episode, I interview Christina Brewer, a former soccer player of mine and a good friend. This young woman has the kind of heart and soul we all can benefit from having in our life. Despite the fact she owes me a few laps, she and I have remained close friends for many years and I can't wait to find my way over to Spain to pay her a visit.  She's amazing and you are going to love her almost...

In this episode, I interview Christina Brewer, a former soccer player of mine and a good friend. This young woman has the kind of heart and soul we all can benefit from having in our life. Despite the fact she owes me a few laps, she and I have remained close friends for many years and I can't wait to find my way over to Spain to pay her a visit.  She's amazing and you are going to love her almost...

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena . Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her...

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena . Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her...

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena . Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her...

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena . Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her...

You are going to love this episode. Sonya Stattmann is the founder of sonyastattman.com and co-host of the popular podcast Women In The Business Arena . Sonya works with women in business to help them find their true calling and evolve into the leaders they are destined to be. I've known Sonya for a very long time and the story of her journey will inspire and motivate you in so many ways. From her...

This was such a fun insightful interview with hollywood actor and real estate power broker, Jessalyn Wanlim. Jessalyn first started acting in ABC's soap opera All My Children and has since then amassed an impressive list of film and television roles. She played Evie Cho in Orphan Black and most recently stars as Jenny Matthews on Netflix's hit series Workin' Moms .    Jessalyn describes herself as...

What can holding a vintage Luke Skywalker figure in your hand do for your creativity? Everything! In this episode Steve talks about his misadventures of his childhood where he was only limited by his imagination. He explores why this happens and why we all, no matter our age, need to find a way back to that time of wonder and possibility.  You know, just because you grew older doesn't mean you nec...

I was recently fired. Well, that might be a bit extreme but it felt like I was fired. My now former virtual assistant suggested we "see other people." It left me realizing that I didn't pay enough attention to the relationship and it cost me big time. Yep even the Ripple Man screws up sometimes. Note: Apologies for the wonky audio. We used the video we shot for my Youtube Channel and it didn't qui...

This past week Steve heard from someone that he's been helping through some personal and professional struggles. What he realized is he had become their Too Big To Fail Person and because he had, they had the confidence to keep going until found success. Talk about a Ripple eh? Take a listen on how you can do the same for someone in your network. It's time to Ripple my friends!

This COVID-19 has thrown everyone for a loop. But now is not the time to sit on the sidelines and sulk. It's time to turn off the Netlfix and get to work by taking that next action that can benefit your business, your career or your own personal well being. Steve has some thoughts on this as you knew he would.

Steve interviews Joe Williams co-founder of International Real Estate Brokerage Keller Williams. This interview is chalked full of so many great nuggets of wisdom by one of the smartest and nicest entrepreneurs you can ever listen to. Learn from Big Tex, thank me later. In this interview you will learn: How Keller Williams was started and what you can learn from Joe to apply to your own business....

It's funny but if you look back over the last few years how your perspective of what success should look like has probably shifted. For me, my dream since I was in high school, was to make the cover of Inc. Magazine as if that would somehow show my dad, the world I had done something amazing. Until yesterday, I suppose I was still using that barometer of success a little bit to define when I'd fin...

Cynthia Berg is one of my most favorite people on the planet. I can't wait for you to listen to this interview because you'll instantly fall in love with what a magical communicator and creative muse she is. Her writing and love of poetry will have you examining where you put your own creative talents. She'll inspire you to dust them off and bring them back out to play. I absolutely encourage you...

We are all facing a new reality. This unexpected push of the pause button has us all out sorts. How can you use this situation to better yourself? How can you create a Ripple in your own life and in the lives of others?  As we all face a very different world thanks to the Coronavirus, there is a way, believe it or not, to turn a negative into a positive. Steve shares how in this episode.  

In this episode, Steve shares some audio from a recent Youtube Video that delves into a pretty important topic for us all, happiness. Where do you fall on the scale? How often are you checking in with yourself? What can you do today to help yourself become happier? These and many other thought-provoking insights will be shared by the Ripple Master himself.  Enjoy and as always, Ripple On!!!

This month I had the honor of interviewing fellow Rippler and entrepreneur Scott Carley. Scott is the the self-described Change Energizer and the Austin chapter president of The National Speaker's Association. Scott and I have known each other for years and you'll be hard pressed to find a more positive, upbeat or deeply loyal individual. His enthusiasm for his work combined with his passion for h...

This past birthday, I received two cards that totally made my day. My family knows me so well. And if you know me, you know how much I love Star Wars. Well, one of these cards sparked a few ideas on the ever important topic of "Connection Points!" Hope you'll take a listen. And before you try and capture Han you better make sure you have your blaster at the ready or it won't end well for you. "Sor...

I really enjoyed this conversation with Kas Andz from the Kas Andz Marketing Agency. It was quite a Ripple that brought us together and I know you'll enjoy learning from this marketing wizard about entrepreneurship, marketing and just being a solid human being. Really amazing guy that will touch your heart and your head. To learn more about Kas' business, please check out his website at https://ww...

Self-doubt and negative thinking work against us. But it's the fear of what MIGHT happen that often clouds our judgement and causes unnecessary worry. Steve shares some personal insight as to how it affected his early entrepreneurial ventures and even his marriage and how letting it control him could have cost him everything.

A quick conversation with Steve from one of the places he dearly loves - the trail. Apologies for the lack of our typical introduction and music but this was recorded on the fly, in the wild and it just seemed right to leave it as such.