Unlocking Greatness with Ryan James Miller

A few weeks ago, I was thrown deep into an anxious pit. It wasn’t the first time, but it was definitely the worst time. I knew what got me there, and how to get out, but I was numb to taking action. That experience caused this episode to happen. I reached out to two dear friends, Jessica Gaye and Kody Fairfield, and asked them to join me in a very real conversation about dealing with anxiety...

Stacy Ennis is a well-accomplished author, writer, and consultant. She co-founded Next Level Women’s Leaders and spoke of the TEDx stage on “How to Raise Brave Kids”. In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, Stacy and I speak about many things including her best-selling book, Growing Influence, and what I found to be so fascinating about it, the gender gap and bias in b...

Amanda Kroeker is the founder of Valley Vintage Soap Co., a small business offering natural products for the skin and hair. With sensitive skin, she and her family tried an endless variety of products to make it resemble “normal”. Many products caused breakouts (even laundry soaps). They wanted all natural products, but most they found listed some ingredients that were baffling (even s...

Miranda VonFricken is passionate about all things personal and professional development. She is a certified life coach with her Master’s in Motivation and Professional development. Her mission is to guide people towards their best life possible, both professionally and personally. In this episode, Miranda and I talk about the intersection of business and life coaching, the importance of building c...

Do you seek validation from your audience? Can you use personal stories to leverage business? When is “enough enough” in when pursuing success? These are just some of the insights that John Welches, president of Red Mallard, shares in this podcast. If you recall, John was my first guest on the Exsellence Mindset podcast. I was fortunate to listen to another wave of wisdom in entreprene...

Managing a team can be challenging. Managing a young, growing team thousands of miles away and whose members are of a difficult culture is a totally different level altogether. But Devon Higgins, VP of PhotoUp, did it smoothly. How? By providing opportunities for better lives and professional growth for young, creative, and talented people over in the Philippines. In this podcast, he explains how...

In the pursuit of exsellence, we often find ourselves feeling discontent with our current situation. But it shouldn’t be that way. I decided to take a stab at working through some very practicals tips to help people find joy, and be content, with the life they currently have as they pursue the life they want. 4:00 – How do we pursue exsellence while living a content life? 5:15 –...

Many say that if you’re young, you have to spend eons to be successful. You have to lick the feet of great people to be successful yourself. Not Fabio Marrama. At just 28 years old, he has become a successful LinkedIn strategist brand builder, a marketing and relationship specialist in First Ontario Credit Union, and a coach for entrepreneurs. He has been featured in top publications such as...

I was half-joking when I made the statement that this woman wears a lot of hats and likely runs her home better then you run your business. But once you give this episode a listen, you may think that statement isn’t too far from the truth. Julee Huy is a full-time mom and wife (not to mention one of my dear friends). In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset, we discuss internet trolls, the...

If you’re a health practitioner, take no chances when it comes to your patient’s health. Don’t fall into the trap of believing incorrect inferences and using archaic methodologies. Dr. Rhett Polka is the founder of TheOne80 system, a revolutionary, science-based evaluation and treatment method for physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, and the like. A professional...

New Year. New Commitments to Fulfill. In this episode of Exsellence Mindset podcast, I am sharing how Bob Burg’s 5 Laws of Success have guided my life, well before I even read his book. I also talk about the role of how defining one’s value can help in fostering healthy relationships with different types of people. 01:21 – What is Value? 01:47 – My Commitment to Creating Value This Yea...

Meet Kody Fairfield, a CrossFit Coach at Resolution CrossFit and a student of Physical Therapy. He is also quite a thinker, which makes him an awesome person for those who want to hear deep, insightful thoughts on important issues and current events. In this podcast, Kody talks about a variety of topics such as obesity, the political landscape of the US, routes in making good choices, and more. Al...

According to Lyall Watson, dancing is surely the most basic and relevant of all forms of expression. Nothing else can so effectively give outward form to an inner experience. Darren Wong is a member of The Kinjaz from NBC’s World of Dance and has been teaching, performing and choreographing in the Hip Hop community for 14 years. He has choreographed and played for artists such as Nicki Minaj...

On this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, I am talking failure and what to do about it. As we accept the inevitability of failure, we need to: Make sure it doesn’t define you. Not allow it to discourage us. Keep making attempts. Enjoy this episode and as always, I look forward to your feedback. Also, I mention a few things in the podcast that I want to connect here. My superstar gol...

I took to Instagram and asked my followers what questions they had related to achieving goals in business. It’s the end of the year and it’s time to start talking about goals right? Kind of. Now is the time to DO something about goals. If you are at all like me, talking about things (like goals) doesn’t accomplish much. When it comes to goals, it is too easy to: Talk about them but never take acti...

When people hear ‘motivation,’ they often think of classic incentives like bonuses, extra paid time off, and maybe the super-powered inspirational talk. In truth motivation is elusive, because it so often depends on the individual and what makes them tick at any given moment. And that’s why motivation sucks! In this episode, answer these main questions: Why does motivation suck? How do we get to t...

Your success or failure in life or business depends on how you perceive yourself.  Dr. Natalia Wiechowski is an internationally known keynote speaker who specializes in personal branding. She is also a LinkedIn marketing strategist. Dr. Natalia believes that how you view, treat, and regard yourself permeates all aspects of your personal life, career, or business. Join us in this episode of the Exs...

By nature, humans are emotional creatures. Even in business, it is impossible to take emotion out of the equation. How you manage your emotions can make or break your professional growth. Kris Macchiarola is an emotional intelligence (EQ) champion who specializes in creating business cultures where team members feel engaged, energized, and motivated. She is a professional coach who focuses in brin...

What you wear speaks a lot about you. Meet Dave Welch, a fashion analyst, chief image officer, and founder of b.spoke Clothing. Wanting to make the world a better place one better-dressed person at a time, he and his team make sure that clients get an awesome experience. His company is not just about selling great-looking garments. In this episode of the Exscellence mindset, Dave provides insights...

Like many successful entrepreneurs, Aaron Zapata started out working for an agency. After 12 years of helping his employer build his business, he realized it was time to follow his own path to success. Using those 12 years of experience as pillars, he established his own real estate firm, Impact Properties. Aaron, together with his team, does not just sell dream homes. Impact Properties also provi...

On this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, I share the fear I have of wasting my life, honesty around that fear, and ways to prevent living in mediocrity by beginning with the end in mind. Experiencing personal tragedy and near-death caused me to reconsider where and how I was spending my time. I sought, I prayed, and eventually it caused huge changes for me. I hope this episode helps you...

Ubiquitous yet mysterious. Simple yet complicated. Such are the mysteries of sales and marketing, the primary driving force of a business’s survival and growth. In this podcast, entrepreneur Dennis Carlson shares his thoughts about the intricacies of sales and marketing. Being in the insurance and employee benefit industries, Dennis delves deeper into about the disconnect between sales and m...

On this episode of The Exsellence Mindset podcast, I provide practical resources and debunk poor belief about having confidence throughout the sales process. This includes picking up the phone, moving the deal along, and closing the sale. The three most important things to building confidence in the sales process are: Be prepared Know your stuff Serve your audience In regard to preparation, I ment...

Sean Kelley started out as a lifesaving firefighter. He has now found another noble calling. He wants to help people acquire their dream homes. Answering to the call, Sean became a mortgage professional to help people achieve the American Dream. In this podcast, Sean shares important insights about being a businessman. He gives emphasis on identifying priorities and parameters to organize how you...

Chad Burleson is a man of many talents. A 37-year-old fitness guru, entrepreneur, devoted husband, and amazing father, he owns The Camp Transformation Center together with his wife Jenn. The Camp focuses on helping people regain control of their physical, mental, and emotional health. In this podcast, Chad shares practical insights into being an entrepreneur. He explains how important family life...