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Mark Sears is Founder and CEO of Cloud Factory, a fast-growing startup focused on changing how the world works. They’re using technology to make it super easy for startups and fast-growing companies to scale, by offloading routine, data-centric work so they can focus on innovation and growth. Their mission is to create meaningful work for 1 million people in the developing world. What you’ll learn about in this episode Scaling up human potential with innovative cloud-based strategies Promoting the flourishing of yourself and your people Doing good work and living your values by helping those in need Cloud labor and what it can offer to your growing organization The online work movement and how it can revolutionize your business How to access thousands of high-performing and motivated workers Developing the skill of learning and using it to power your success Improving the experiences of your employees and customers The importance of mentorship when on a path to success How to best connect with Mark: Podcas

Christina Crawford is the president of Bubble Pop Beauty, an Atlanta-based, e-commerce hair and skincare brand designed for young female consumers. She was inspired to launch the brand by her seven-year-old daughter. Before launching Bubble Pop Beauty, Christina held various positions in marketing, branding, and promotions at various corporations for more than 13 years. She is a fashion junkie, an avid reader, loves to travel, cook, exercise, and most importantly, spend time with her family. What you’ll learn about in this episode Defining your everyday course in which you live your life How to define yourself and be who you want to be Getting past whatever is stopping you Using mindfulness meditation to refocus and empower yourself Getting down the details in order to grow your new business Finding the inner strength to move forward even when it seems impossible Why entrepreneurship is a unique opportunity for women Overcoming the mental obstacles that stand between you and your dreams The most critical ski

Sophie Wade is the author of EMBRACING PROGRESS and the founder of Flexcel Network, which provides consulting services to maximize the benefits and minimize the disruption in the transition to the new work environment. She is an authority on the wide-ranging Future-of-Work issues impacting companies – such as attracting, engaging, and retaining talent, workplace flexibility, Millennial demands, purposed-driven culture, and more. What you’ll learn about in this episode Balancing work and life by making work more flexible How to facilitate fluidity in your workplace or for your employees Why there is a need to make work more humane How lack of engagement is leading to a reduction in productivity Making your company a place where people want to work Enhancing the talents of your people by knowing what they want Creating a culture that inspires people to be their best Connecting with the people on your teams to help them succeed Why empathy is the key characteristic of modern leadership How to best connect with

Tim Rhode is the creative force behind 1-life-fully-lived.org. He is a rare individual who “walks the walk” of what he teaches. Tim came from a very humble background, growing up in a blue collar family in a blue collar town. Although he barely graduated high school and never attended any college, Tim went on to dream, plan, and create his own “magnificent life.” Tim has a diverse range of talents that can help YOU create the life of your dreams. What you’ll learn about in this episode How to figure out who you are and what you should do A holistic approach to a life well lived Taking charge of your life and making a change happen Finding a community of peers who can elevate you Investing in yourself to get somewhere much better down the road Training and conditioning that every top performer goes through Working on honing your craft every moment of every day Taking your vertical income and creating horizontal income Developing a laser focus on your goals – daily and long term How to best connect with Tim:

Brad Chandler is CEO of Express Homebuyers and President of Brad Chandler Coaching. Brad read a book about buying real estate with no money down when he was in the 9th grade and has been passionate about it ever since. He built, from scratch, a 7th-level real estate investing business that does 200+ deals per year, makes $500,000 a month every month in wholesale fees, and operates without his day-to-day involvement. Since 2003, he has been part of over 5,000 real estate transactions, and he is dedicated to sharing his experiences and helping others through his podcast…”The Real Estate Investing Hot Seat” – and through coaching and mentoring. What you’ll learn about in this episode How to get your business to where it runs without your direct involvement Networking to make the connections and find the knowledge needed to succeed Putting in the work to understand your business most comprehensively Building your success around finding your one objective to make your life easier Using time-blocking to eliminate

Seth Buechley is a serial entrepreneur with a unique background. He grew up in a commune in the woods of southern Oregon, married his high school sweetheart, skipped college, and still managed to build and sell several companies resulting in multi-million-dollar exits. He enjoys connecting high-potential leaders with the ideas and resources to grow their business or organization while achieving lasting leadership impact. What you’ll learn about in this episode Understanding how people achieve success Intentional mentorship that challenges others to think about their choices Developing clear conviction and cultivating gratitude Leading in a way that shows appreciation for everything you experience Cultivating an intentional mindset that can guide you through life Serving those you follow as an authentic leader Time management strategies for anyone to use The daily habits that contribute to success Cultivating focus and developing effective follow through How to best connect with Seth: Website: www.sethbuech

Robin Behrstock has been starting businesses since she was a kid. Most of them were failures, which — as they should — became learning experiences. At the age of 33, it all paid off when she started a copper mug business just as they became a popular trend. In less than three years, she grew the business to annual sales of $3 million. With that success came the realization it wasn’t what she wanted to do with her life. The best part of being an entrepreneur—for her—wasn’t making money or selling lots of copper mugs, it was inspiring people, which led Robin to write the book, “Adventures of Women Entrepreneurs: Stories That Inspire”…with the goal of inspiring women around the world to do something different, to step outside their comfort zone or move beyond their present circumstances and make their dreams a reality! What you’ll learn about in this episode Becoming purpose-driven in your business and career Using your time effectively with self-motivating management techniques How to develop habits that contr

Kelly Roach handled hundreds of millions in assets and managed dozens of teams across 17 locations to engineer record-breaking turnarounds for companies and departments in the Fortune 500 company she helped led..all before she was 30. Fast forward to today…and Kelly is the powerful host behind the top-rated Unstoppable Success Radio podcast, best selling author, and founder of Kelly Roach Coaching International, where she helps business owners unleash their greatness, build unstoppable momentum, and achieve anything. What you’ll learn about in this episode Overcoming difficult circumstances to become financially free Making an impact in the world by building businesses around your passion Dedicating your entire life to accomplish a specific goal How to advocate for yourself at work and in your career Being in touch with your purpose and what your gut tells you Seizing on the opportunities that will bring you fulfillment Prioritizing commitments to yourself as much as those you make to others The courage and

Jaymie Tarshis is a marketing strategist that helps small businesses and entrepreneurs get more traffic, leads, and sales by leveraging the power of Facebook ads. If you want to grow your business and create a system that brings in a consistent amount of customers on auto-pilot, then connect with Jaymie at JaymieTarshis.com or on her Facebook page www.Facebook.com/jaymietarshis. What you’ll learn about in this episode Leveraging Facebook Ads to generate greater lead volume How to build a foundation for online marketing Amplification strategies for generating new leads Targeting traffic with great accuracy and retargeting your contacts Using Facebook Ads to build a relationship with your business Getting deeper with your leads through retargeting and warming your relationship Batching your activities to maximize productivity Why marketing is the most important skill for every business Simple tools for success to use early on in your business development How to best connect with Jaymie: Email: hello@jaymieta

Adam Urbanski arrived in United States from Poland with only $194 in his pocket and a limited ability to speak English. Within 10-years, he was able to build and sell his first 7-figure empire in the restaurant industry. Then he lost it all. He rebuilt and has consistently stayed on the bleeding edge of market trends. Today, he is the personal coach and mentor to some of the biggest names in the personal and professional development spaces. Over 100,000 coaches, consultants, speakers, experts, online marketers and entrepreneurs world-wide turn to Adam for advice. What you’ll learn about in this episode Overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds with resilience and strength The story of an immigrant to the US who changed his own life Seizing on opportunities as they present themselves The important thing to do every morning Taking lessons and turning them into actions Cultivating your focus to improve your work Putting systems into place that help you manage your time Turning around from failure and making it s

Ace Chapman bought his first business when he was 19 years old. It was an online stock market simulator called CoolWallStreet. After selling it, and seeing the benefits in buying a business over starting one, he caught the business buying bug. Since then he has bought and sold over 30 businesses and has helped his clients all over the world buy over 100 companies. What you’ll learn about in this episode The realities of developing and selling businesses How to assess potential business deals What makes a business attractive to potential buyers Putting systems in place to create a self-sustaining business Getting into a business deal with the proper planning How to pitch in order to make the deal work every time Discerning which businesses are ripe for buying and which to avoid Always being in the market to acquire businesses Building strategic value through business acquisition How to best connect with Ace: Twitter: @acechapman Email: Ace@acechapman.com Website: www.acechapman.com/contact

Moustafa Hamwi is recognized as the world’s leading expert on “Passionate Leadership.” He has achieved in one year what took others 20 years to achieve…to an extent he has been nicknamed “Mr. Passion”. He has interviewed over 180 global leaders, experts, authors, coaches, award winning artists, Nobel prize laureates, and Olympians on his talk show “Passion Sundays”. Moustafa has been selected by Dr. Marshall Goldsmith as one of the top 100 coaches globally. What you’ll learn about in this episode Knowing what you need so you can find the right questions Life-changing advice from a world traveling speakers and coach How to discover your calling and build your career on it Insights that lead to finding the right path Finding the determination to keep striving toward your purpose Building a brand over time that will sustain you Simple rules for building an audience that can grow your business What you can do with the energy generated by your emotions How to best connect with Moustafa: Email: moustafa@moustafa

Robert Kohler founded Kohler Law Group over 20 years ago and his firm has represented thousands of venture-backed and publicly-traded technology companies worldwide. In addition to being involved in the legal field, he has real-world business experience as a successful entrepreneur and has founded and sold several technology companies. What you’ll learn about in this episode Strategies that leverage what you love into new business opportunities The simple habits that lead to focus on moving forward Using consistency to build the foundation of your growth How to know your strengths, act on them, and recruit people to help you Integrating teams across an enterprise with diverse revenue streams Systems that will grow your business from the very start What you can do to protect your business while expanding Creating synergy across your endeavors Why networking helps generate sales How to best connect with Robert: Email: rkohler@kohler-law.com Twitter: @KohlerLaw Resources: www.kohler-law.com www.seeitbuy.it

Calvin Correli is an artist, entrepreneur, and the CEO of a holistically focused, multi-million dollar software company called Simplero. Calvin is passionate about helping online business owners do exactly what brings them most alive and is currently working on branching out to bring all of his talents — including music, spirituality and personal growth into an exciting new service for entrepreneurs. What you’ll learn about in this episode Infusing spirituality and creativity into your business and your life Combining all of your talents to create your success Identifying the right people for the roles you have at your company Building your systems incrementally without taking on too much A comprehensive approach to developing a curriculum for coaching Using mind maps to conceptually refine your presentations Daily habits that keep you focused on your success Insisting on enjoying every moment today Self-awareness that can help you continue to move forward How to best connect with Calvin: Email: calvin@int

Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough have over 25 years experience in Human Resources Management and Leadership Coaching — and they are the founders of Teenhackz. Lisa and Lisa are on a mission to shape the future of work one teen at a time. Their focus — their one vital priority is to help equip teens (and their parents) with the necessary skills for success in work and in life. Lisa and Lisa also share their insightful process within their two books: “Raising Resilient Teens: A Practical Guide to Preparing Your Kids for Life & Work in the Real World”, and “Teens: Understanding & Loving the Creatures We Live With.” What you’ll learn about in this episode Why to start planning your future when you’re a teenager Helping teens along in their search for identity Insights gained from over two and a half decades in corporate HR How to use the results of personality tests Identifying dominant behaviors and what these indicate about ourselves What great leaders have in common that allows them to inspire others

Kathy Knowles is a speaker, trainer, and consultant who speaks on The Seven Step System for Creating more Purpose, Profit, and Possibilities rather than running a business that’s stealing your soul. She works with entrepreneurs and small business owners to reduce turnover and have more loyal and dedicated employees and customers. Ultimately, her clients make the leap out of the day to day and onto playing a much bigger playing field so they can do the work that’s in their heart and leave their legacy. What you’ll learn about in this episode Finding clarity on the important issues in your life Understanding how to focus on your priorities Making decisions that will create systems you can use to thrive Considering what you need to do and being mindful of your habits Using your enthusiasm to develop your ideas while being mindful of the basics Thriving using excellent communication strategies Maintaining good client relationships with the best CRM technology Creating consistency that will develop successful hab

Pamela Herrmann is a best-selling author, host of the daily video series, “The Morning Would Show”, a national keynote speaker and co-founder of CREATE Buzz, a customer loyalty consultancy firm. A short list of her clients include jetBlue, State of Colorado Economic Development, North Carolina Main Street Alliance, New Jersey Main Street Alliance, and Oklahoma Main Streets. Her book, “The Customer Manifesto”, was ranked #3 by Business.com in their list of “Excellent Customer Service Books Every Business Owner Should Read.” What you’ll learn about in this episode Overcoming personal obstacles to thrive in business Resisting the urge to focus on short-term results The instant value of excellent web copy Time saving techniques for tackling vital priorities Learning and seeking knowledge every day Developing content that can be brought to local businesses to help them thrive The most critical skills business owners need to survive Articulating your narrative in a relatable way Staying open to feedback from those

Jessica Nazarali knew from an early age that personal development would be part of her life’s work. But it wasn’t until she started a passion project – a blog and health food website in 2011 – that Jessica’s dream came to fruition. Today Jessica merges business with her desire to help people through the courses she releases through It Girl Academy and her podcast It Girl Radio. She is passionate about helping women to use the evergreen model for enrolling consistent clients without having to launch. What you’ll learn about in this episode Presenting expertise and skills that others want to emulate Focusing on preparation when starting new businesses Managing your calendar well with every task you need to accomplish Developing the habit of “showing up” to execute everything you plan Maintaining a resilient attitude to avoid “podfading” and letting your show go Using your data in a way that powers your revenue stream How to keep your focus on revenue-generating activity The best email marketing platforms avail

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of three bestselling books including the recently released Profitable Podcasting. He is also a speaker, trainer, and his digital marketing insights have been featured in SUCCESS, Entrepreneur, The Washington Post, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and other media. Good Morning Onward Nation — I’m Stephen Woessner — and welcome to Episode 553. And welcome to today’s solocast. Now, truth be told…it has been about 8 weeks since my last solocast recording — and I really missed the process of preparing a deep lesson — something meaty — that I could share with you on a Wednesday morning — just you and me. And today’s lesson has me really excited — because we are going to dig deep into navigating success…not how to become successful…as in the magic or myth of an overnight success. But instead…as you put in the long hours, as you make the sacrifice, as you put in the major, consistent effort, as you invest the long nights, as you ge

Mark Howley is the CEO and majority owner of Pacific Bag, Inc., which manufacturers unique pre-made bags for specialty coffee, tea, pet food, specialty foods, ag, chemicals, and other niche markets around the world. Mark’s company serves over 5,000 customers in over 60 countries — and — Pacific Bag celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2015. Mark’s experience covers the full gamut of sales, marketing, product management, and executive management. He has spoken at events throughout the world and has written articles for industry magazines. What you’ll learn about in this episode Framing the issues you have to deal with right now Getting into the mindset where you’re compelled to do what you love Moving forward even when it feels like you’re stuck in place Keeping doing what you’re doing until you forge success Succeeding no matter what struggles you might face Proven daily practices that put you on the path to success Doing the next right thing every day Learning to play the game and win The discipline you need