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Rob was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Rob is the Vice President of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn. Prior to joining Libsyn he founded podCast411, Inc in 2004 and is Co-Author of the book “Tricks of the Podcasting Masters.” He has consulted on podcasting for Jack Welch, Senator Edwards, Governor Bill Richardson, Tim Ferriss, Dr. Mark Hyman and the Sacramento Kings to name just a few. Rob is also the host of “Today in iOS Podcast” – The first and largest podcast about the iPhone and also the “KC Startup 411 Podcast”, which covers the Kansas City startup scene. What you'll learn about in this episode Rob’s background How podcasting can give you a chance to connect on an ongoing basis with your customer base Why any business, no matter what industry, should have a podcast Making your podcast educational & entertaining Why you need to be good at identifying & delivering good, valuable content to your audience Why prepping & planning is so important when it comes to podcasting Why

Kevin Harrington has been a successful entrepreneur over the last 40 years. He is an Original Shark on the ABC hit, Emmy award-winning TV show, “Shark Tank.” He is the inventor of the infomercial, “As Seen On TV” pioneer, Co-founder of the Electronic Retailers Association and Co-founder of the “Entrepreneurs’ Organization”. Kevin has launched over 20 businesses that have grown to over $100 million in sales each, has been involved in more than a dozen public companies, launched over 500 products generating more than $5 billion in sales worldwide with iconic brands such as Jack Lalanne, Tony Little, George Foreman, and the new I-Grow hair restoration product on QVC. His success led Mark Burnett to hand pick Kevin to become an Original Shark where he filmed over 175 segments. What you’ll learn about in this episode Kevin’s background The birth of the infomercial An inside look at how the hit ABC reality show “Shark Tank” got started How Kevin handles all of his interests & the challenges that come with them

Tim Cameron-Kitchen is a bestselling digital marketing author, Head Ninja at Exposure Ninja, a British digital marketing agency specializing in building and ranking websites, and host of the Exposure Ninja Digital Marketing Podcast. His goal in life is to rid the world of lifeless, underperforming websites and to make ninja digital marketing the primary source of income for 10,000 businesses. What you'll learn about in this episode Tim’s background Why Tim’s life is focused around maximum impact Blocking out time every day for your three highest priorities Designing your week based on your goals Why you should be checking emails only once a day Why you need to be looking at the money in your business Having a completely virtual team How raising your prices can increase your conversion rate Why you should do the thing that you are most scared of…right now Why you need to get over the fear of rejection How best to connect with Tim: Website: www.exposureninja.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/timninjakitchen Twi

Keith Callahan is a leader of leaders in the field of personal growth-focusing on mental, emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical well being. He teaches that through self reliance, determination, community support, and mentorship everyone can break through their self imposed limits and live the big, beautiful, bold dream life they have tucked away. What you'll learn about in this episode Keith’s background Why you should create a business that serves your life (and work your business around the type of life that you want to live) Why you need to be systemizing things in your business Why Keith begins his day with high-focus activities Why you need to be draining the chatter in your brain Why research & planning are so important in business Mastering patience Why you shouldn’t be putting your mentors up on a pedestal Developing your strength & personal power How best to connect with Keith: Website: keithcallahan.com

Mark Podolsky (AKA The Land Geek) is widely considered the country’s most trusted and foremost authority on buying and selling raw, undeveloped land within the United States. He has been actively investing in Real Estate and Raw Land since 2001 and has completed over 5,000 unique transactions. Mark has achieved this level of success due to his core business philosophy – “Happy Customers Guaranteed.” Mark is the host of three top-rated podcasts in iTunes aptly entitled “The Best Passive Income Model” and “The Art of Passive Income.” He is also the host of the “Land Geek Podcast- Work Smart. Earn More. Learn How.” What you'll learn about in this episode Mark’s background Why you need to plan for both good & bad years Why Mark outlines the three big things that he wants to accomplish for the week that are going to move him towards his goals How meditation & working out contribute to Mark’s success Why focus & grit are so important for success today Why it’s important to focus on things in your busin

Wes Pinkston is an Entrepreneur and Transformational Business/Life Coach. At the age of 29, a profound inner transformation radically changed the course of his life. He is now devoted to understanding, integrating, and deepening that transformation, which has marked the beginning of an intense inward journey. Weaving together both Western and Eastern influences, he is able to guide his client’s through their journey in all phases of life. What you’ll learn about in this episode Wes’ background Why effective communication is so important not only with others but with yourself Having a clear vision of your ideal day & the role you play in it How adapting your awareness to your experience can change your life Why changing your viewpoint from competitive to collaborative can help you be successful Why you need to take accountability for both the good and the bad How making simple tweaks can drastically change things Why you need to be expressing, not suppressing Why you should just “be” when you are at home

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, 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 this week’s solocast…Episode 405. Today I am going to share a lesson about why — and how — you need to “go long” with your Dream 50 — each and every week. But first…I hope 2017 has started off with so much momentum for you that you’re scrambling to hang on to all of the opportunity by your fingernails — and that you are being forcefully pushed to scale your business — that your expertise is in such high-demand that you’re looking for any and all ways to expand what it is you’re offering to your customers — and that your view of your most profitable customers is getting clearer and clearer — giving you the opportunity to serve the customers who value you and your team the

Rita Schiano is the founder of Live A Flourishing Life™, which provides strategic, resilience-building, personal, and professional development programs that strengthen work relationships through team building, stress management, effective communication, and critical and creative thinking skills. As a former corporate vice president and small business owner, Rita's leadership knowledge, strategies, and insights draw from both sides of the aisle. Rita is also the author of several books, including "Live A Flourishing Life" as well as numerous articles for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. What you'll learn about in this episode Rita’s background Why having excellent time management techniques are so important to success & controlling stress Why Rita is a big proponent of the to-do list Why it’s important to understand the elements of leadership The importance of discipline & having a schedule Setting your intentions for the day Exploring ideas in a critical & creative way The value of havin

Justin Deese is a highly sought-after business strategist, visionary, and self-made entrepreneur. He simultaneously built three flourishing in-home service companies in multiple states. He is a certified E-Myth Business Coach and an expert at helping fellow business owners structure and manage their companies for maximum profitability. What you'll learn about in this episode Justin’s background How business owners make things way more complicated than they need to be Why Justin is so guarded & structured about his morning routine Why it’s so important to know what your vision is How having a business coach can help hold you accountable Why having systems in place is one of the most important parts of your business Why the owner of a company needs to change their perspective of who and what they are Why you shouldn’t try to outwork your problems How writing your own eulogy can help you focus on what’s important Why you need to know what you’re trying to build How best to connect with Justin: Website: ju

Adam Hergenrother is CEO and Chairman of the Board of Hergenrother Enterprises, which includes Keller Williams Realty Vermont, Hergenrother Realty Group, BlackRock Construction, Hergenrother Capital, and Hergenrother Foundation. In less than ten years, Adam has built these rapidly growing companies through his commitment to thinking big and never giving up. Fearless and purposeful; unconventional and systematic, Adam sets a seemingly impossible goal then quickly gets to work on closing the gap to achieve it – – no limits, no regrets. Through Adam’s bold vision, Hergenrother Enterprises is developing leaders and building businesses worldwide. What you'll learn about in this episode Why it’s important to stay focused as your business grows Why the first 60 minutes of your day are so important How journaling can help ground you & discover the small things that you’re grateful for Why personal development is so vital to your success, personally & professionally Why the formula for success & fulfillme

Kyle Reyes is the President and CEO of The Silent Partner Marketing, a nationwide marketing agency headquartered in Connecticut. Kyle is an acclaimed Keynote Speaker on entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing and social media. Kyle a former Producer of News and Special Projects worked in broadcast journalism for nearly a decade. His team offers a marketing one-stop-shop, filling the role of a Chief Marketing Officer and support staff at a fraction of the cost of having to worry about the payroll, taxes, benefits, equipment and training. And he has appeared in multiple media outlets including, Fox & Friends, AOL.com, Yahoo, and Bloomberg Business. What you'll learn about in this episode Kyle’s background Why it’s important to create a company culture where all employees feel like they’re part of something bigger Why you need to hustle & work hard to succeed Why Kyle believes that failure is the best teacher Why consistency is so important for discipline, focus & stress relief Why you need to inves

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, 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 — Happy New Year and welcome to this week’s solocast. And today’s episode also happens to be Episode 400 — so before we dive into the sales pipeline building toolbox that I want to share with you — first — I need to offer up a very big thank you, Onward Nation. If someone would have told me back on June 15, 2015 that we were about to launch a podcast that would soar to the top of iTunes New & Noteworthy, that our email list would grow to over 20,000 people, that we would receive feedback every day from business owners who we have impacted in a positive way, that our message would now reach 105 countries around the world…and that all of the knowledge we collected in the last 18-mo

Bobby Albert led a small, local family business to become a nationally recognized leader in its industry and explains how it happened in his book, “Principled Profit—Outward Success Is an Inside Job.” He pinpoints specific principles that can supercharge any enterprise. The book will be released in 2017, but Bobby is here today to share how he went from a humble start to good to great in his business -- and -- how any leader can leverage the same principles and practices in his or her own organization. What you'll learn about in this episode Bobby’s background Why it’s important to have an abundance mindset The importance of putting together a to-do list of your highest priorities Why Bobby begins his day with quiet time & exercise The difference between leading and managing Participative leadership style Why you should give your customers an experience that exceeds their expectations Why it’s important to focus on the foundational things that help you develop a culture where people thrive & profits

At 19, Evan Carmichael built and then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist helping raise $500,000 to $15 million. He now runs EvanCarmichael.com, a popular website for entrepreneurs and breathes and bleeds entrepreneurship. His goal is to help 1 billion entrepreneurs and change the world. He speaks globally and calls Toronto home. What you'll learn about in this episode Evan’s background Why it’s more about the mindset than hitting the target when it comes to goals Why it’s important to Evan to make the entrepreneurial path easier for others Why having a morning routine & an environment for success is so important Why you need to consume some kind of content every day that gets you thinking bigger What you can learn from looking at other business models as well as other people’s successes & failures Why you should master self-awareness Why it’s important to build your business beyond just yourself Why you need to spend more time doing what you’re really good at What mak

Daina Middleton is a Principal at Larcen Consulting Group and author of “GRACE MEETS GRIT: How To Bring Out The Remarkable, Courageous Leader Within.” Prior to launching her consulting work, Daina served as the head of global business-to-business marketing at Twitter as well as successful leadership positions at Performics, Moxy Interactive, and 16-years at Hewlett Packard. In all, Daina possesses three decades of hands-on business experience as a proven leader and CEO. She now works with executives from large and small companies who seek to take their business to the next level. She helps them understand the importance of leadership development that accompanies success. What you'll learn about in this episode Daina’s background How having processes and routines helps contribute to Daina’s time-saving success technique Why transformational leadership is a critical skill for business owners to master Why it’s important to invest and take time for yourself Finding the right mentors for the right time in your c

Stephen is the CEO of Predictive ROI and the host of the Onward Nation podcast. He is the author of two bestselling books, 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, CEO of Predictive ROI and welcome to this week’s solocast. Can you believe it? In less 4 days — we will ring in 2017. AMAZING! My hope for you is that 2016 was your best year yet. — AND — That 2017 will absolutely blow your accomplishments from this year out of the water in every way that matters to you. That you will be able to enjoy all of the freedom that running a successful, predictable, repeatable, and profitable business should afford you, your family, and your team. Which if you just had a great 2016 — or maybe you didn’t — making 2017 your best year ever will be a tall order. To be successful…you and your team will need a strategy coupled with a practical and tactical exec

Nav Athwal is Founder and CEO of Realty Shares, an online marketplace for real estate investing connecting individual and institutional investors to private U.S. real estate investments. By infusing technology into the archaic real estate industry, Nav and his team are able to connect accredited and institutional investors with pre-vetted real estate companies and operators looking to raise debt and equity capital. To date, Realty Shares funded more than $200 million across 400 deals in 31 states, and they are growing rapidly. Nav is also is a regulator contributor to Forbes and TechCrunch. What you'll learn about in this episode Nav’s background Why creating more efficiency around your time is very important How getting your Inbox to zero every night can help you start your day off focused Why what you do outside of work can help contribute to your success Why having a single decision-maker can make a company more efficient & effective Why it’s important in tough situations to be amicable Why you need t

Mark Faust is an expert on growth, strategy, sales, and performance improvement. For the last 26-years, Mark has run Echelon Management, a growth consulting firm. He is an advisor on company boards and he has conducted hundreds of sessions for dozens of the world’s largest companies including Apple, IBM, Procter & Gamble, John Deere, Monsanto, Bayer, and over three dozen third generation family-owned companies. His first book “Growth or Bust! Proven Turanround Strategies to Grow Your Business” was a bestseller and his new book “High-Growth Levers” is also available at BarnesAndNoble.com. Mark is also adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University. What you'll learn about in this episode Mark's background Focusing on your customer's customers Breaking down your to-do list into your A's and B's Mark's customer interviews that drive 7-9 figures of revenue Strategy, culture, and innovation: the three high-growth levers Echelon strategy dialogues Why you need to only hire eagles (not tu

John Livesay is a funding strategist and helps CEOs craft a compelling pitch that engages investors in a way that inspires them to join a startup’s team. He is partners with Judy Robinett in “Crack The Funding Code,” which gets founders — funded — fast. He hosts “The Successful Pitch podcast” with investors from around the world. He is the Pitch Mentor at Startfast.net, the number one accelerator in Upstate New York. INC magazine calls John “The Pitch Whisperer.” After a successful 20 year career in media sales with Conde Nast where he worked across all 22 brands in their corporate division, John won salesperson of the year in 2012. John is the author of The Successful Pitch: Conversations On Going From Invisible To Investable. What you’ll learn about in this episode The strategy behind John’s podcast How John overcame the three faces of fear Why you should not take rejection personally & why you should never reject yourself Why collaboration is the secret to overcoming your fear of the unknown How John

David Hoffeld is the CEO and chief sales trainer of Hoffeld Group. He’s pioneered a revolutionary sales approach based on neuroscience, social psychology, and behavioral economics that radically increases sales. David literally wrote the book on basing sales strategies on scientific evidence in his groundbreaking book, “The Science of Selling.” David works with small and medium businesses to Fortune 500 companies showing them how to align their sales behaviors with how the brain naturally forms buying decisions. David is a contributor to Fast Company and has been featured in Fortune, U.S. News and World Report, The Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Investors Business Daily, CBS Radio, Fox News Radio, and more. What you'll learn about in this episode David’s background How adapting science-backed behaviors can improve your sales ability How to align your sales processes with the brain’s natural commitments to buy How emotions impact selling & the decision-making process Why pre-loading your de