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Lee Caraher started Double Forte in 2002 as a new kind of communications firm designed to provide the best service in the business. Previously Executive Vice President at Weber Shandwick, president and founder of Red Whistle, and Vice President of SEGA, Lee has managed multiple offices and hundreds of people of all ages and was named in the 40 under 40 by PRWEEK Magazine. She holds a bachelor’s degree in medieval history -- which she finds useful every day. She lives with her husband and two sons on the San Francisco Peninsula. What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day? Lee gets up, doesn't look at email, goes for a walk, listens to a podcast, showers, dresses, and is off to work -- master your calendar, don't let your calendar master you. ONWARD! Favorite quote or lesson? Focus is your friend. How do you define success? Success is delivering on currency -- and currency isn't just money. What strategy do you use to combat fear? Lee has two provisions in place in her contracts -- and Lee tells the rea

Swen Nater didn’t make his high school basketball team and didn’t start one college game. Yet, Onward Nation…he made it to the NBA. But Swen didn’t just make it to professional basketball; he excelled. His INCREDIBLE STORY, from being born in the Netherlands and rising the NBA, is a must hear — and that is why I invited Swen to be here this morning. After his playing career, Swen went on to become an executive at a Fortune 500 company, has authored six books, and is now a highly sought after speaker. Secret – timesaving technique Swen uses the same tactics in life that he did when rebounding in the NBA -- it's how you face change that's important. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success You've got to work hard to be the best you can be -- Swen gets up at 4 AM and reads. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Swen was horribly abused as a kid -- and Swen tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful You h

Nathan Jamail has either been setting sales records or training others on how to do so for more than two decades. Nathan has produced top performing sales teams in business sales, direct consumer sales, indirect sales, as well as distribution and marketing for several Fortune 100 companies. Today, he is the president of Jamail Development Group where he trains, coaches, and mentors sales professionals and leaders in many industries. His latest book “The Leadership Playbook”, is ideal for all leaders in any capacity- teaching successful coaching principals. He is known as an invincible sales leader, with the ability to take the lowest producing areas of the country and build exemplary business teams. His coaching and programs implement strong positive belief systems and creates winning environments within organizations cultivating the highest levels of success. His coaching and training programs have helped organizations increase their productivity up to and over 300%. Secret – timesaving technique Nathan gets

Craig Haworth is passionate youth sports coach, a husband, a father of three, and a believer that coaches can change the self-esteem and future of the young people we coach. He believes in his passion so much that he started Winning Youth Coaching in 2014 to share coaching successes and lessons with other parent coaches who share this passion of the impact, responsibility, and fun of positive coaching. He is also the host of a successful podcast where he interviews great coaches from around the country, writes a blog, and shares expert resources. Craig has also co-founded a mastermind of like-minded entrepreneurs in the youth sports space, called the Sportepreneurs. Secret – timesaving technique Craig is deliberate about scheduling out when he checks email and social media -- get the "time vampires" off your bus. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Make sure you're learning as much as possible -- Craig listens to audio books and podcasts. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable l

Alan Becker is the CEO and Founder of Retirement Solutions Group, Inc., and founder of RSG Investments, Inc., a leader in the world of financial security for pre-retirees and retirees. With over 18 years of helping his clients learn to plan with purpose, Alan utilizes his proprietary financial tools in addition to the best available industry services. What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day? Alan begins his day by thinking in the shower, spending time with his family, and working on his physical and mental health -- make sure the beginning of the day prepares you for the day ahead . ONWARD! Favorite quote or lesson? If it's not good enough for family, it's not good enough for clients. How do you define success? Success is how you impact others people lives. What strategy do you use to combat fear? Alan believes that you have to invest in yourself -- and Alan tells the reasons why here. What makes as "A player" an "A player"? An "A player" has to go to work, put in the time, and be willing to do wha

Craig Ballantyne is a productivity and success transformation coach from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He’s been a contributor to Men's Health Magazine since 2000. On his own journey to success, Craig had to overcome crippling anxiety attacks, and he beat them with his 5 Pillars of Transformation. Today, Craig shows men and women how to use the 5 Pillars to lose 10 to 75 pounds, get a raise, make more money, find the love of their life, and overcome any obstacle in the way of success. Secret – timesaving technique Craig utilizes the "brain dump" to get his ideas down on paper -- success today started last night. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Wake up 15 minutes early -- Craig gets up early and uses that time to think about his #1 priority. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Craig had crippling anxiety attacks -- and Craig tells the whole story here. Most critical skill y

Jodi Flynn left a successful career in the financial industry to help business leaders who are experiencing self-doubt and overwhelm in order to overcome stress, get organized, and create the business and the life they’ve dreamt. Jodi is also the host of the brilliant podcast, Women Taking the Lead, where she inspires women to overcome self-doubt and lead with confidence, integrity, and a sense of humor. What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day? Jodi begins her day by checking her phone, and after that she puts it away and stretches, meditates, exercises, and gets going -- go forth into the day calm and relaxed. ONWARD! Favorite quote or lesson? "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." -- Helen Keller How do you define success? Success means being financially secure and doing meaningful work. What strategy do you use to combat fear? Jodi believes you shouldn't suppress the fear -- and Jodi tells the reasons why here. What makes as "A player" an "A player"? An "A player" is someone who

Nicole is a true leader, risk-taker, and entrepreneur. She grew up in a family-owned business, which taught Nicole what it took to be a leader. She worked her way up to president of ROC Communications, an automotive electronics retailer with $5 million in annual sales. During her tenure, the company grew from a one-location, $1 million a year company with 10 employees to a multi-location, $5 million a year company with 60 employees. Fast forward to today — and after several successful ventures — Nicole is now the owner of Break the Ice Media. A boutique marketing and communications firm with a focus on food, wine, travel, and hospitality. Nicole and her team specialize in collaborations that leverage resources of multiple partners for the creation of successful marketing programs in the travel and hospitality industry. Nicole and her team think of these programs as coop-etition where partners cooperate with their competition to create a program that is larger than one they can execute alone. Secret – timesavi

David Blackston founded the Blackston Financial Group in 1998 and is also a Certified Estate Planner®, Certified Senior Advisor®, Investment Advisor Representative, and a Licensed Insurance Agent. He has over 40 years of experience in the financial industry and is one of the authors of the recently published book, "Have You Ever Been Bitten by an Elephant? The Definitive Guide for Retiring Well." David's unique approach to financial planning includes investment advisory services, tax forecasting, and estate planning — all working together to provide a comprehensive plan for clients. His methods include safe money, risk money, and how these two competing worlds can be brought together to provide a worry-free lifestyle. Secret – timesaving technique David has mentors that keep him in check -- if you don't have a mentor, get one. ONWARD! Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience David felt that he wasn't worthy of mentors -- and David tells the whole story here. Most influenti

Charles Kirkland is the founder of the Media Buyer Association and has deep expertise in paid online traffic. He was frustrated with his limited ability to help more than a few coaching students at a time and angry that the business owners he could not reach were being lead down a path by hucksters. So he set out to change the situation by created a paid traffic community that would allow him to interact with thousands of business owners, share his expert knowledge, save others from seeing their businesses die slowly from lack of quality traffic. Secret – timesaving technique Charles gets plenty of sleep, exercise, and water -- staying up until you fall over while hyped up on caffeine is not the answer. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Don't waste effort planning what you want to wear -- Charles lays out his clothes every evening before bed. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Charles had Google close his ad accounts -- and Charles tells the whole story

Paul Kirch is the host of BOSS Academy Radio…and BOSS stands for Business Ownership Success Strategies. BOSS is an interactive talk show focused on providing entrepreneurs and business owners real strategies to help them grow their business. Paul is a sales leader and entrepreneur with more than 26 years of practical experience that he leverages for commentary, interview interaction and thought leadership. Paul’s unique perspective stems from a lengthy career in sales, marketing, research, leadership, and business growth — and that’s what it takes to succeed in business today. Secret – timesaving technique Paul focuses on his "why" when planning out his day -- build your schedule around your "why." ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Morning rituals are extremely critical -- Paul meditates and stays away from technology for the first 15 minutes every morning. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Paul has experienced a number of times where his personal life

Wendy Keller is an award-winning former journalist, a respected literary agent, an author, speaker and acclaimed book marketing consultant. She got her first job as a newspaper reporter as a 16-year-old college freshman. Since then, Wendy worked for PR Newswire; the Knight-Ridder newspaper chain; as managing editor of Dateline magazine. Favorite quote or lesson? Stay in the present moment -- and -- look at the situation from the other person's perspective. How do you define success? Success is freedom -- Wendy craves the ability to set her own tasks.   Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success”  How can we become better mentors? Ask questions Listen for the answers Trust your instincts How can we build an audience? Build a Facebook public figure page Utilize "giver's gain" -- write an eBook, create an MP3, create an instructional video, etc. How best to connect with Wendy: Book: "Ultimate Guide to Platform Building" Business website: www.kellermedia.com/ Email: help@kellermedia.com

Suzanne Doyle-Ingram is the best-selling author of seven books, and she has written or co-written a total of 13 books. She coaches and trains business professionals on how to write and publish a book, AND how to use that book as leverage to increase their visibility, open doors for speaking engagements, grow their brand and business, and much more. Suzanne has also helped over a hundred business professionals get published by bringing together the collaborative efforts of experts in various fields that contribute to one book on a specific topic. Suzanne has had tremendous success with this model. Secret – timesaving technique Suzanne knows what she's doing by the time she gets to her desk -- always plan tomorrow today. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Live your life with positivity -- Suzanne believes that anything is possible. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Suzanne lost about $100,000 overnight -- and Suzanne tells the whole story here. Most criti

Glenn Edley is the founder and CEO of Spike, a digital agency that specializes in email marketing and are experts in monetizing a database. Spike works with businesses that range from retail to real estate, baby clothing to health stores, insurance, recruitment and energy providers. Glenn and his team use the insights gained from email campaigns and business data to help companies send “Email With Purpose.” Glenn has always been passionate about helping business owners send better email because he believes having consistent and clear communication with your clients and customers is the best way to stay top of mind, sell stuff, and keep your customers. Secret – timesaving technique Glenn does the things that drive his business forward -- you need to actually know what your vital priorities truly are. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Meditate with purpose -- Glenn uses breathing techniques to meditate. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Glenn business ha

Roger Whitney believes that retirement is not about managing money. Instead, retirement is about managing time. He is a certified financial planner and focused on helping people like walking the journey toward and into retirement. Roger is known as the Retirement Answer Man. Too many people sacrifice the life they have to make sure they are OK tomorrow. Roger is on a mission to change that. He wants to help change the concept of retirement and to help clients dream, plan, and live out their lives focused on the things they care about most. Secret – timesaving technique Roger practices "box-breathing" and journals every evening before bed -- be as intentional as possible each day. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Keep yourself the right frame of mind -- Roger uses a specific affirmation every day. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Roger scrapped it all and started over -- and Roger tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owne

Lyle Martin is a successful healthcare entrepreneur and corporate executive with 20+ years developing and leading teams in all operational and business functions. After 17-years in various commercial functions with AstraZeneca and Allergan, Lyle entered into the startup world by leading the go-to-market strategy and launch for two early-stage medical device companies. In July 2015, he founded Springboard Equity, a premier alternative investment marketplace dedicated exclusively to the healthcare industry with the mission of bringing capital to early-stage companies, while giving investors access to top deal-flow. Secret – timesaving technique Lyle begins each week by writing down his three goals for each week -- make sure your daily activities fit your goals for the week. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Make communication a key part of your business -- Lyle has a daily routine of meeting with his core team members. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience L

Laura Leigh Clarke was formally trained in theoretical physics. Today, she's made it her mission to integrate spirituality, information theory, and quantum physics to help her clients and those around her realize possibilities beyond their comprehension. Her clients have found the ability to increase their income, 10X their lives, build wealth, and overcome their own internal barriers to creating the life they want. Laura is also a mastermind leader, business coach, digital nomad, martial artist, and the author of Wire Yourself for Wealth, Founder of ProsperityQM, and Creator of (VIRTUALLY) EVERYTHING STORY - the first of its kind online conference for screenwriters, novelists, and storytellers. Secret – timesaving technique Laura doesn't open her email until well into her afternoon -- you need to avoid what she calls "decision-making fatigue." ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Take the time you need to get into the right place -- Laura regularly takes head space for herself. Could have ruined y

Kellie Hill is a bestselling author and television personality, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, founder of The Right Plan, and former International Radio Talk Show Host of Eat Well to Live Well with Kellie Hill. Battling back from near death, medical experts worldwide were astonished she was able to achieve miraculous results in a short time frame. Kellie now devotes her life and work to helping others find their optimal health and lose weight using only whole foods - no cans, boxes, or supplements. She has been helping others transform their lives quickly and simply, not just here in the United States, but across the globe. Secret – timesaving technique Kellie makes priority lists every day -- focus on your top 3-5 priorities every day. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Don't get sidetracked online -- Kellie doesn't have a homepage other than Google. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Kellie had a heart attack -- and Kellie tells the whole story here

Dr. Glenn Livingston is a psychologist and marketing consultant who's companies have sold more than $30,000,000 to Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, American Express, Citibank, Colgate-Palmolive, Whirlpool, Ford Motor Company, Lipton, Panasonic, Novartis, Nextel, and more. He's built and sold a 21 person online advertising company, co-founded a coach training and certification organization, and his latest incarnation rests on a lifetime of study into the nature of overeating. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own patients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. Most important, however, was his own personal journey out of obesity and food prison to a normal, healthy weight and a much more lighthearted relationship with food. Secret – timesaving technique Glenn goes back to sleep if he wakes up tired -- do

Michael Hauge has been one of Hollywood’s top script consultants, story experts, and speakers for more than 30 years. He coaches screenwriters, novelists, filmmakers, professional speakers, internet marketers and corporate leaders, helping transform their stories and their audiences using the principles and methods of Hollywood’s most successful movies. Michael is the author of “Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds” and the new 20th Anniversary Edition of his classic book Writing Screenplays That Sell. He has consulted on films starring – among many others - Will Smith, Tom Cruise, Reese Witherspoon, Julia Roberts and Morgan Freeman, and has presented lectures and workshops to more than 70,000 participants worldwide. According to Will Smith, “No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story.” What does transformation in storytelling mean? Transformation comes through the hero's inner journey -- it's what's going on inside the hero -- it's going from living in fear t