The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men's health, wellness, success, and fulfillment. He helps people get clear on who they are, why they are here and where they need to go. He believes the path to a rich and fulfilling life is more than simply what we do, but who we do it with, and most importantly, who we believe we are while doing it. Because at th...

Mastering your mindset can dramatically change your life. As a kid, John Assaraf was a misfit. He had a bad attitude about school, and practically lived in the principal's office. When he was 19, he realized that he couldn't keep living his life with such extremes. He chose the path he believed promised him a better existence. So, he released all of his negativity and moved forward with his life....

Stop selling and start serving people to their dream. Our returning guest, Marc Von Musser, the Director of Sales at Clients on Demand, has a completely new and innovative approach to sales. He has been transforming and elevating both the sales profession while helping businesses and salespeople learn how to enroll more effectively than traditional sales without pressure. His strategies work incre...

Being a proactive leader tends to make a lasting impact on a company and the people in it. The One Minute Manager  author, Ken Blanchard together with Susan Fowler, who are the lead developers for the Situational Self Leadership Program, teach individuals the mindset and skill set they need to become empowered, proactive self leaders who take control of their own success and are committed to getti...

What if you can get anyone to do whatever you want? Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert comic strip and the author of several nonfiction works of satire, commentary, and business, is an expert persuader for many years and learned all the techniques of hypnosis in his 20s. He predicted in 2015 that Donald Trump would win the U.S. Presidential election because he is a master persuader in all kinds o...

How do you add value to others? Thor Conklin, who is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and an Executive and Corporate training coach, offers customized, one-on-one executive mentoring & consulting programs, onsite team training programs and live events like the Business Execution Summit. He adds value to others through speaking, teaching and sharing (including as a host of The Peak Performers podca...

When was the last time you had to deal with a major change? Kristine Carlson, New York Times best-selling author and world-renowned speaker, has gone through a lot of grief and heartbreak especially the loss of her husband many years ago, but she still manages to bounce back through all of her life's changes. Her mission expands upon the phenomenal success of her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson's...

Focus. To commit ourselves and direct it onto the things that really matter. Our guest, Mark Divine, a genuine American hero, former Commander in the Navy Seals, Creator of the Unbeatable Mind Academy, and best-selling author of many books including, The Way of the Seal , developed a very unique and effective set of tools and methodology that integrates some best practices and innovations which en...

Growth mindset. It is the belief that our abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. After knocking hundreds of cold calls and facing massive rejections everyday as a young inside sales person, our guest, Matt Conway (aka "That Access Chap) decided to change his mindset. It was the start of his journey into researching effective ways of getting the attention of C-suite executives...

Marketing. It's not an instant result. It takes time. Brad Smith, founder of HylthLink.com and Conversionlinks.com , created and grew his own Health & Fitness website to a six figure business by utilizing online word of mouth referrals and connecting with other local health owners. By adding automation to his clients' website, they can increase leads, automatically follow up and get more paying cu...

Juvenile Detention. It's a dark and scary place for people under the age of majority. Nick Koumalatsos had to struggle being in that place at the age of 12. Because of his troubled youth, he had to seek legal counsel just to be accepted. But it didn't stop him from being positive about his future. It was his perseverance through adversity that set the tone for the things to come. He joined the Mar...

Human beings are pattern makers. But that does not mean that we are stuck with the ones that we create. Adele Spraggon, CEO of Shaped Within, quit her three viable businesses, decided to journal and got the answers that she wanted. Her journal went on to outline a simple yet highly effective technique that removes unwanted patterns. Today, she helps clients break through their leadership blocks an...

It is rare that a person understands exactly how much they will have to forfeit while growing their business. Michael Bungay Stanier, founder and senior partner of Box of Crayons, a training company that gives busy managers the practical tools to coach in 10 minutes or less, has some sacrifices and challenges that he faced himself. After he was rejected by a fancy New York publisher, he decided to...

Networking. It is important in sales, whether you are selling your products, services or yourself as a potential partner. But the key focus of networking is to start viewing your relationships with key clients and contacts as a partnership and cultivate it as such. You have to stop the sales pitch and start a conversation. As for our guest, Dr. Ivan Misner, the founder and chairman of the business...

How do you market yourself? Expanding your influence is not something that happens to people who remain still. Being eager about trying new things, forming new connections, and meeting new people are ways to become more influential. As for Dr. Shahab Anari, he mastered the concept of the "sweet spot" and that brought him a stream of revenue. He leveraged his business to new techniques and that hel...

The George Foreman Grill. Proactiv. P90X. Do they sound familiar? Well, chances are they do. These are infomercial products that have been consistently branded on our minds, either late at night or during weekday afternoons, for years. Well, the continuous promotion worked because they all make hundreds of millions of dollars annually and in the case of Proactive, it generated a reported $1 billio...

12 words or less. According to our guest, Dr. Nido Qubein, who is a renowned speaker and President of High Point University, if you can't effectively describe what you do and what your company is about in a few words, prospects will not become your clients. He feels that if people are confused, they won't repeat what you do to others which will hurt your chance of developing a loyal following. Dur...

Do you have an idea that is worth spreading? If you do, you're not alone. TED, which is a media organization that posts talks online and through conferences, has had many exceptional speakers contribute over the years. But, to be a part of a TED or TEDx talk, there's a certain formula that you must adopt. It's powerful and will no doubt captivate almost any audience you want to connect with. Our g...

Do you have a significant other? Do you remember the honeymoon phase of that relationship? It probably involved you having a strong focus on doing whatever you could to make the love of your life happy. Well, it's similar to business where you do your best to serve your customers. According to our guest, Rivers Corbett, the host of the Startup Canada podcast, you must do whatever you can to remain...

Do you have shiny object syndrome? Many entrepreneurs do. They're working away on an opportunity then when presented with a new and more attractive one they focus on that one until the next great thing comes along. At that rate, it's tough to build traction since you're alway leapfrogging. Our guest today, John King, who is the co-author of Tribal Leadership and a former ballroom dancer, believes...

How much do you charge? You see, many entrepreneurs make the mistake of selling their product or service at a low price which sometimes attracts more customers than they can handle and people who don't take their investment seriously which can ultimately lead to them becoming a nightmare to deal with. When clients are not paying much, the stakes are usually not high enough for them to care. Also,...

Who is in your network? Do you know what value those people bring? If you're serious about achieving a new level of excellence in your business and life, it's time to evaluate who you connect with and how those relationships can positively affect you and others. Our guest, James Altucher, who is an immensely successful podcaster, author and investor, has a technique he uses to help himself achieve...

Storytelling. It's been a part of the human experience ever since we first inhabited the Earth. There's something about telling great stories that will always touch our hearts and minds. Businesses today are realizing how telling those tales, with a plan in mind that has a defined outcome, can positively affect their profits. During this interview, our guest, Alexander Jutkowitz, who is the author...

Your inner critic. If you let it, it can run the show. Once that happens, its sheer power can leave nothing but destruction in its path. Your hopes, your dreams and your business success can all disappear if the critic persuades you to play it safe and small. However, according to our guest, Andrew Warner of the highly successful entrepreneur interview-based podcast, Mixergy, you do have a choice....

What's your big revenue goal? Now, add a zero to it. According to our guest, real estate investing expert and author, Victor Menasce, every time he does that, it gives him an extra kick to strategically think what he needs to do to make that goal a reality. What resources will he require? What people must be in place to help him attack his deficiencies? So, if going to the next level is what you s...