The Story Engine Podcast

Today on the show we have Mark Gober. Mark is a deep thinker and author that has made an art and a life out of finding paradigms that need shifting and asking questions where most people wouldn't dare to ask. In this interview today, we're going to attempt to find the golden thread between all of his books and really hone in on his story of why he does what he does and why he's passionate about th...

Today we have Joy Houston, the founder of Healing at a Scale on the show. Joy has an amazing process that connects and solves some of the biggest problems that health practitioners and their clients have. Today we're going to be talking about illness isolation and how difficult that can be for somebody going through some kind of condition and how healthcare practitioners who are often facing burno...

On this episode, Kyle Gray shares highlights from his spell book, where he writes out future stories he wants to experience. He discusses the themes of creativity, community, presence, self-acceptance, and recognizing one's own value. Kyle reflects on how these themes have played out in his life and the lessons he has learned. He emphasizes the importance of actively engaging with the community, s...

On this episode Lee Richter shares her journey as a young actress and the moment she realized she wasn't living her own dream. She decided to speak up and make a change, which led her to develop a vision board system. This system helps people clarify their ideas, protect them, and create the life of their dreams. Lee emphasizes the importance of doing the vision board process in community and cele...

On this episode we are talking with Brent Kesler. Brent teaches people how to build, keep, and create wealth by breaking down a concept that the wealthy have been using for over 200 years. He helps individuals break free from the bonds of financial slavery by showing them how to keep money within their family and recapture dollars spent on expenses. The average person is good at making money but s...

On this episode we are talking with Glen Ledwell. Glen is the founder of MindMovies.com, a personal growth company that aims to change the lives of 100 million people. He also started Flight Club Mastermind, a high-end mastermind for online entrepreneurs, and Sticky's Mastermind, a local meetup connecting entrepreneurs globally. In this conversation, Glen discusses the values and goals behind Flig...

In this episode, Kyle Gray reflects on his recent birthday and the challenges he has faced over the past year. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating one's own strengths and accomplishments, reframing stories to find meaning and fuel, approaching sales with intention and a focus on serving, and prioritizing creativity, spirituality, and wellness in life. Kyle encourages liste...

On this episode of the Story Engine podcast, we talk to Massimo Backus, author of the book 'I Am Enough.' Massimo shares his personal journey of transformation from being a 'smart jerk' to becoming a better leader through self-love. He discusses the myths and coping mechanisms we develop as children to navigate the world, and how these patterns can hinder our growth as adults. Massimo emphasizes t...

Today we discuss the importance of understanding the underlying question of 'what is this conversation about?' This question determines the course of the conversation and how everyone involved feels understood and respected. I emphasize that this concept applies not only to personal conversations but also to presentations, sales calls, and content creation. By addressing the 'what is this about' q...

On this episode Sam Anderson shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the various businesses he has built. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and providing value to customers. He also discusses his upcoming entrepreneur conference and the focus on actionable steps and building relationships. The conversation explores the themes of starting from the sidelines, finding a supportive commu...

On this episode we are talking to Anat Peri is a somatic healer and inner child expert who helps coaches, healers, and therapists learn a proven method to get their clients deep results. She is passionate about helping people feel their feelings all the way through and freeing themselves from inherited beliefs and behaviors. Anat discusses how being in business or creating your own venture is a pe...

Today on the show we are talking with Josh Tapp, founder of the Pantheon mastermind, believes in gathering entrepreneurs to solve problems and make a real impact in the world. He curates rooms of like-minded individuals who can generate business and revenue together. By bringing together non-competing entrepreneurs who serve the same audience, they can cross-sell to each other's clients and vertic...

Today on the show we are talking with Dino Watt, a speaker and coach, shares his expertise on creating engaging and impactful presentations. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, interactive techniques, pattern interrupts, and frameworks to connect with audiences and make a lasting impact. Dino also discusses the need for speakers to narrow the scope of their talks and focus on the desired...

Dr. Joshua Sharpe, a doctor of chiropractic, shares his journey of healing and personal development. He discusses how trauma and the accumulation of conditioning can affect our nervous system and limit our potential. Dr. Sharpe explains the connection between mindset and the body, and how his technique, network spinal analysis, helps individuals unwind trauma and create lasting change. He also hig...

Zeahlot Lopez, a business mentor, shares her journey of faith and impact in the world. She emphasizes the importance of spiritual practices, such as meditation, and maintaining a clean diet to enhance clarity and understanding. Zeahlot helps women in business by guiding them to become the person who can make things happen and addressing unprocessed emotional wounds. She combines her background in...

In this episode, Kyle Gray discusses the art of teaching and how it shapes knowledge and improves skills. He shares his own experience of writing a book and how the process of teaching through writing helped him become more familiar with his ideas. Kyle emphasizes the importance of recognizing that you become a master through the process of teaching, not after achieving success. He also highlights...

In this episode, Kyle Gray explores the concept of the artist's journey as a natural progression of the hero's journey. He shares a personal story about challenging himself to think five years into the future and how it led to a transformation in his own identity. Kyle discusses the power of inner story and how it impacts our mindset and actions. He emphasizes the importance of rewriting our own r...

Summary The authority paradox is the more you try to prove your credibility, the less credible you appear. Proving credibility often involves teaching as much as possible and listing certifications, but this can be distracting and overwhelming for the audience. Focusing on yourself instead of your audience hurts your connection with them. Instead of teaching all the details, focus on shifting beli...

Today on the show we have Bill Matthews. Bill is a coach for men who are experiencing roadblocks in their lives. They think that it is too late for them to live in alignment with the way that they truly wanted and truly sought after when they were younger. Together we are going to co-create a story that smashes this limiting belief and expresses the deep passion and power that Bill works with with...

Today on the show we have Mike Zeller. I am excited to share Mike with you for most of the episodes. Recently we have been crafting origin stories with my guests and today we are going to do something a little different but equally powerful.  Today with Mike we are going to be developing a proprietary process that encapsulates many unique faucets of transformation that he brings to rewire your min...

Today on the show we have Suzanne Taylor-King. On the episode today we are going to explore the word Eudaimonia, an ancient stoic term that has profound implications for your modern-day life. We are going to hear a story of a profound turning point led by some sleazy sales that led to an incredible decision in her life.  In This Episode: Know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, your vulnerabi...

Today on the show we have Hamilton Souther. He is making his second appearance on the podcast after an absolutely stunning and incredible interview a few months back. I highly recommend going and checking out our first show together.  Today he is going to be talking about the mystery school that he is starting, a series of curriculum and community dedicated to understanding the most mysterious and...

Today on the show we have Jeff Lerner. Jeff is a long-time entrepreneur, musician, and content creator. Today we are going to talk about and explore his philosophy around why entrepreneurship is for everybody.  We are going to co-create a powerful story based on his mid-life crisis that unfolded in a way that might be a little bit different than you might expect. This is an action-packed episode a...

Today on the show we have Michael Buzinski. Michael is the author of the Rule of 26 and a master of the art of fractional CMOs. We are going to discover what exactly the Rule of 26 is when it comes to marketing and craft a story of the power of this rule in Michael's own words and experiences.  In This Episode: Fractionals are part-time people giving full-time service because they have systems tha...

Today on the show we have Laura Di Franco. Laura is the founder of Brave Healer Productions, which is a publishing company that supports health and wellness leaders in getting their message out and creates an absolutely healing journey and transformational experience for the experts themselves through clarifying their message and publishing a book. Today we are going to work with Laura on her stor...