Bucci Radio

On this episode of Bucci Radio, we get to listen to Samantha Skelly, she's the founder of The Business Hungry for Happiness, she has a book, a podcast, and a certification program for coaches. Her mission is to teach people to stop using food as a drug. She talks about binge eating, emotional eating, and she is one of the main leaders in this community; she was also a stunt double on the TV show Smallville! I really think her work is going to change the world, so come and listen for a taste of the magic! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  Sam's childhood in acting and dancing Diet depression Sam getting deported from England Wearing masks Emotionality Intimacy, identity, & food Childhood suppression into adulthood Being honest with ourselves Logic & intuition Internal guidance vs. consumption Asking your body questions Having a client avatar IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 3:00 What's your backstory and how did it get started? 8:06 Where did you go to school? 8:53 What do you mean by diet depression? 10:47 How can people not feel like a fraud while they're still struggling with the food issue? 14:08 Is there a pattern of what is emotionally underneath and behind people's unhealthy relationship with food is? 25:52 Can we talk about the spectrum between people who need therapy and the people that struggle with shame after they eat a lot after a night out? 27:40 Do you think it's possible to find balance without ever having experienced the negative side of it? 31:36 Can you explain a little more about what it means to stop and feel in your body rather than to stop and think? 35:43 What are your thoughts on who is ethically able to help people out with their relationship with food? 41:00 How did you come up with your client avatar and what do you do when you speak with someone close to who that is? 43:15 Can you tell us what the difference between a certified coach and a therapist is? 46:39 How do you pick coaches specifically for your program and how do you troubleshoot? 47:56 How are your coaches delegated and what is the process?

On this episode of Bucci Radio, we have a great interview with Adam Braun, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of my favorite organization: Pencils of Promise. Adam been featured in Forbes 30 under 30, Business Insider's 40 under 40, wrote a best-selling book, and he started a new business that is a debt free option for higher education. You're going to love hearing all about it. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  How Adam began Pencils of Promise Adam's family and friends The accident that changed Adam's life Adam's favorite wins with his nonprofit Adam's book: The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change MissionU Modern day education Adam's debt-free option for higher education Motivation and fulfillment in work Listening to your echos Being a voice for the voiceless Giving and receiving One final lesson IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 3:03 How did your decision to invest in a philanthropic organization in the beginning of your career get started? 10:14 Can you talk a little bit about the early days of Pencils of Promise? 12:55 How did Pencils of Promise grow so massively and rapidly? 16:49 What was your favorite part of our trip to Guatemala? 18:53 What are some of your favorite small and big wins within Pencils of Promise? 21:42 What impact does one million dollars make? 22:36 How can entrepreneurs and ordinary people get involved in a for purpose? 25:04 Do you want to talk a little bit about MissionU? 30:58 How do you get these advisers and educators to say yes to being an educator for MissionU and dedicated for their time? 34:44 How are you working through the current set of parents and educators in high schools with MissionU? 40:02 What do you envision MissionU looking like and engulfing the current education system in the future? 41:46 What makes you so passionate about education? 43:19 How are you and your wife passing on the idea of giving back, service, and philanthropy to your kids? 44:49 If you could leave our listeners with one thing what would it be?

WELCOME TO REPLAY FRIDAY! Where we provide you with some AMAZING extra content every Friday, by re-sharing interviews that I’ve been on that you may have missed! Today’s episode is a Replay of the MFCEO Project Podcast with Andy Frisella. Here’s what he shared about our episode: One of the entrepreneurs who understands that being yourself & giving people your best is a simple, but incredibly effective approach to building a profitable business is Amanda Bucci. She joins me in the studio & we talk about the path she took to building a 6- and 7-figure business in the fitness industry, as well as her take on how you can find your own voice, scale your business, build a community around your brand, and more.

On this episode of Bucci Radio, we speak with 10 year NFL veteran and Superbowl champ, Steve Weatherford! We discovered we were really similar when we met at Lewis Howes' Summit of Greatness and immediately connected. Steve really opened up his heart and loaded this interview with a bunch of gems that everybody can learn something from. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  Steve's NFL career Who you associate with Being hungry Being a father figure & instilling values Happiness & comparison Impostor syndrome Awareness & positivity Practicing your energy Being in the spotlight and opening up Having a platform & reputation How Steve learned how to lift weights Goals & evolutions What you fill your head with Leading with value & reciprocity Defeating demons Working on your dreams IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 5:15 You had a crazy awesome career in the NFL then retired early, is there a reason why? 10:54 What was your childhood like growing up that created you to want to be a good father? 16:55 What are some ways you and your wife instill values in your kids? 19:15 How did impostor syndrome manifest in your NFL career? 24:03 Is having heart and a why something you've recently developed? 34:28 Have you been able to take care of yourself before your kids? 37:16 After the NFL, how did you get into the fitness industry? 39:06 What does fitness look like for you now and where your career is at currently? 47:53 How do you find good people and discern between people who aren't so good? 54:24 How are you positioning yourself in your business and social media, and what is your purpose behind that? 1:01:20 If you were to leave listeners with three pieces of information, whether we talked about them or not, what would they be?

On this episode of Bucci Radio, we have an amazing special guest who is an all-around badass. I'm incredibly proud to share with you the interview I had with Marshawn Evans Daniels. A few of the bold things she's known for are being a former sports attorney, a Miss America finalist, her appearances on The Apprentice and CNN, and being named entrepreneur woman of the year. Marshawn is very passionate about purpose, futuristic thinking, manifestation, and entrepreneurship. And speaking of all those things, she has a brand new book that JUST launched called "Believe Bigger," which is about how to embrace life when it does not go as planned. In this episode we unpack a lot of the science behind motivation, success, and the root causes of our humanistic need for greatness. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  What it means to believe bigger Marshawn's SHE Profits Program How Marshawn's life got turned upside down days before her wedding Healing & reinventing Fulfillment in men & women Why Marshawn wrote "Believe Bigger" Self-care & success Committing to a bigger life Addictions driving success Attraction Tapping into your superpowers & moving mountains Taking the leap Thriving without apology Purpose & destiny Investing in digital real-estate Birthing new life as a woman IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 4:06 Want to talk about your story and how you got where you are today? 11:02 How did you not let the chaotically timed affair get you into a dark place? 16:30 How did you rework and reinvent all these mindsets you had before? 23:47 Can you talk about how our need for significance relates to your five success mountains in your book? 34:49 How do you find the courage to understand that there is something on the other side and that you should take that leap? 40:18 What are these new rules for women that you've come up with or want women to come up with themselves? 49:15 If you were to leave our listeners with one final thought, what would it be?

Welcome to the 100th episode of Bucci Radio! LET'S CELEBRATE! I'm doing a giveaway: a 30-minute consultation phone call with me! We can talk about whatever you want, no matter where you are in your life journey. The only things you have to do are leave a review on iTunes, and put your Instagram handle in the review. I'll be messaging the winner by March 15th! So much has been going on this year, and I haven't been on YouTube as much, so I'm going to share with you all of that right now. I haven't shared with you my experience in entrepreneurship growth and my journey from fitness influencer to CEO. If there is something going on right now that you know you want to transition out of or grow into, this episode is going to be for you. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT My state-of-mind when starting my podcast Expression of feeling & thought My massive, pivotal moment joining Lewis Howes' Mastermind Using an online platform to cultivate different kinds of freedom Happiness & fulfillment Launching the influencer academy Scams & opportunity Learning about other people through experiences Entrepreneurship & supporting roles Overcoming impostor syndrome & criticism Online business partnerships Using influence for good Standing tall in the face of adversity Outgrowing things & making transformations Creating your own lifestyle & business Leaning into fear & listening to your intuition

On today's episode of Bucci Radio, we have the pleasure of listening to Lisa Bilyeu, a co-founder of Quest Nutrition, which went from being considered impossible, to now a 5 billion dollar company, making 1.5 million bars a day! Lisa and her husband Tom run YouTube series, podcasts, and have a business called Impact Theory - and that's what they're all about. On a global scale. This interview is jam packed full of gems and insights on how to take what you have right now, and turn it into greatness. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  Dictating your own future How Lisa and her husband started Quest Nutrition Rejecting rejection Evangelizing your fans How Quest became a billion dollar company in 5 years Reconnecting with your talents Mindset shifts Lisa's Impact Theory show Strong relationships Guidelines & dynamics The art of respect Love languages and communication Falling on your face & failure Turning negative self-talk into empowerment Parasites & challenges Owning your faults What you tie your ego and identity to 3 Final Takeaways IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 4:06 Want to give us a little background on your company quest and how you got where you are today? 8:45 What was it that grew your business so quickly and what was your favorite part about the scrappiness of it all? 11:03 What did your role evolve into now? 15:47 In terms of your Impact Theory show, what does that look like and how do you impact people? 18:50 What does your film background look like and why did you want to make longer films? 20:25 How do you keep a really strong relationship when you are constantly doing so much? 23:51 How do you manage working so much with your significant other while also keeping your relationship fun and romantic? 28:23 Are there any other nonnegotiables in your daily or weekly lives that you guys make sure that you have to have done in order to  keep your relationship strong? 30:47 What are some of the things you've learned after fulfilling a lot of your dreams that you may have never thought would be possible? 30:27 When was the last time you fell on your face on your face, so to speak? 33:17 How did you figure out that those were the things you could eat? 39:15 What's the one challenge that you're constantly having to face with yourself throughout weeks, months, and years that you're constantly working towards development? 41:36 What are some new things you're both working on this year that you're really excited about? 44:21 What's the first step towards taking ownership of something that we feel we're a victim of? 46:07 If you were to leave people with three mantras, what would they be?

On this episode of Bucci Radio, we welcome with two time Dancing With The Stars champion, Val Chmerkovskiy! He's not only known for his massive success in the world of competitive dance, but also for his philanthropic work with Children's Hospital and building two schools with Pencils of Promise, which is also how we met. Val is a new dog parent, and we have his puppy here! He also wrote a book that is being published today! We had a long car ride together down in Guatemala and we talked a lot about life and experiences, so I'm very excited to share this interview with you! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  Val's big move to America Adult mentality Val's first job as a 12 year old Reaping what you sow Earning and giving back Val's family opening their first dance studio Going from being the "weird" kid, to being the "cool" kid The ego Fame Parental responsibility Social media controversy Entertainment They way you treat people Gratitude and responsibility Val's brand new book Immigration Patriotism IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 2:25 How old are you now? 3:36 What types of advantages and disadvantages did growing up in the Ukraine and moving to New York when you were 8 give you? 8:10 As you're talking about responsibility and accountability, as a 10 year old, how were you acting as a kid when your parents made sacrifices to allow you to take dance lessons? 11:35 How much older is your brother? 15:40 How did you get to that level of champion competition ballroom dancer to getting on Dancing With The Stars? 16:00 What did you think was going to be your profession? 23:43 How did you get on the show, what have been some of your favorite parts and what have been some struggles? 27:21 How come your brother decided to do the show before you said yes? 30:25 What's been your overarching positive of the experience, and how has it held you back in terms of moving forward? 34:07 Can you tell us about why you got sued over a meme you posted on Instagram? 45:12 Where do you think your passion for helping people came from and what is your mission moving forward? 49:55 Your book, "I'll Never Change My Name," what is the main thing you want to pass forward and teach people? 52:26 What are you most excited about this year?

WELCOME TO REPLAY FRIDAY! Where we provide you with some AMAZING extra content every Friday, by re-sharing interviews that I’ve been on that you may have missed! Today’s episode is a Replay from the Rich20Something Podcast with Daniel DiPiazza. Here’s what he shared about our episode: In the social media world, influencers must provide followers with consistent content, but also be in a mode of constant change. Daniel speaks with online fitness mogul, Amanda Bucci about how long an online ‘celebrity’ can keep up with the persona followers crave, creating a solid business from social media interactions, and staying authentic in the fitness industry. Key Takeaways:   [2:13] What’s the point of making a business out of fitness? [5:42] Social media has shifted our culture and how we do business. [14:32] Amanda prefers time to herself over getting attention with crap content. [19:41] A beautiful part of social media is building friendships and relationships. [26:21] The fitness industry is a harsh place based mostly on appearances. [32:41] Have your own unique and inspiring voice.   Mentioned in This Episode: Rich20Something Daniel@rich20something.com Under 30 CEO Rich20Something: Ditch Your Average Job, Start an Epic Business, and Score the Life You Want, by Daniel DiPiazza Amanda Bucci @amandabuccifit on Instagram

Today's Bucci Radio guest is one of my good friends, Rachel Bell! Her outspokenness and expertise as co-founder of Trill Media, an Instagram growth agency, led to her being featured by Forbes, Huffington Post, and Inc. Magazine. Rachel and I met at a masquerade party in Hollywood Hills, where everybody there had to get to know each other without being allowed to say what we did for work for two hours. Needless to say, we developed an instant connection from the beginning and are now basically besties. Hey, Rach

Chris Harder [entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the host of the For the Love Of Money Podcast] shares with us his mission to show us that: When good people make great money, they do great things. Born and raised in a middle class family in the Midwest, Chris only went to college because his parents wanted him to. He then failed out, only to talk his way into an interview at a bank and quickly rise the ranks to his success. Chris had EVERYTHING in terms of his financial standing, career, and great wife, until he nearly lost it all during the recession, which led to him borrowing $120,000 from his parent's retirement fund. Chris made major life changes to rise again and pay his parents back. It wasn't luck that got him to this point, and it wasn't a miracle; get ready for him to share this very special story. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  Looking in the mirror and inside at what they wanted. Working on your money mindset The importance of where you place value Dissecting your childhood mindset to understand yourself The lowest, yet most educational point in Chris’s life Going on walks Communication and relationships Things that will hold you back Investing in your dream tribe Masterminds Fiduciaries Egos Taking inventory on your blessings IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 7:47 What were you spending all your money on? 14:25 Want to tell us a little bit about your money mindset before you changed? 16:07 What were the moments that influenced how you programmed your brain growing up? 18:04 How did you keep your marriage together during that time? 23:29 How did you feel during your transformational come up, when your wife's business started to take off and she was making more money than you? 27:38 What else happened during this first year of your come up until now? 29:20 Would you recommend investing in your tribe? How do you get those amazing people to be a part of your inner circle? 32:00 How did you determine what the difference is between living abundantly and wasting money? 34:58 How do you determine between abundance and ego? 36:23 In terms of scarcity mindset and not having extra resources, how do you not feel like you're really struggling to make those abundant decisions? 39:55 Want to speak on having more abundance and wealth to give back to people? 41:09 Why did you start the For The Love Of Money Podcast? 42:32 What are you doing that's great because you have money? 44:05 Do you have any untold stories about generosity and not slipping up financially again? 46:23 What are you doing that's great because you have money? 48:08 What do you think keeps you confident about not slipping up financially again? 49:23 What are three things people should strive to have so they never have to feel like they'll lose everything again? 51:49 What is one thing you're really excited about during this next year? 53:19 If you were to leave the listeners with three pieces of advice, whether we touched on them or not, what would they be?

WELCOME TO REPLAY FRIDAY! Where we provide you with some AMAZING extra content every Friday, by re-sharing interviews that I’ve been on that you may have missed! Today’s episode is a Replay from the Attention Equals Dollars Podcast with Luke Nesler. Here’s what he shared about our episode: Amanda Bucci talks with Luke Nesler about her expert tips for growing your personal brand with Instagram. Successful fitness and lifestyle entrepreneur, Amanda Bucci stops by the podcast to talk social media marketing tips that have helped her grow a thriving business and generate a large income from her personal brand. Get ready to learn how Amanda met her boyfriend Brian DeCosta through YouTube, how she got her start on social media, and how to utilize storytelling to establish your strengths, personality, and undergo transformation to ultimately monetize what you have to offer the world.

On this episode of Bucci Radio we say hello to my great friend, even greater photographer, and all-around creative, Nick Onken. Nick has brought his love for making and taking moments professionally through photography all around the globe (Antarctica included)! He's worked with celebrities such as Justin Bieber, and some other clients include Coca-Cola, Nike, and Reebok. He's also the host of the Neon Life Podcast and has made a living in New York City off of his artwork. Let's jump right in to what he has to tell us about his completely unique experience with creativity, entrepreneurship, and growing perspective through worldly travel! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:  Perspective and traveling Making a living with your art Creating your life story Nick's trip to Antarctica Aligning with your personal brand Communication and building relationships Highlights of Nick's career Evolution of marketing to businesses Self-care Leaning into your fears Nick's new project Three final takeaways IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ASKED: 2:01 Can you tell us all the great things you do besides photography? 8:15 Want to tell us about your childhood? 10:46 Was there a voice in your head that was always telling you that you could do it? 11:35 Was there ever fear - when it came to creating your lifestyle and career - that you wouldn't make it? 13:42 What does your idea of creative entrepreneurship look like? How can people tap into and stay in their creative flow? 15:58 What allows you to stay creative constantly AND balance your business? 18:41 What have been some creative projects that have been really pivotal for you? 19:45 How has traveling opened your mind to the world and shifted your perspective? 23:05 As someone who works to capture real life moments, what is your take on augmented reality? 24:48 How have you gotten outside of your comfort zone in terms of your world and your creativity? 26:47 How important is it to you and other people getting started to master communication and people skills in addition to your craft? 28:46 Can you speak a little bit on branding and personal branding? 30:30 Can you give a couple examples of brands or niches you've worked with that have really strong personalities and what makes their branding strong? 35:28 Do you ever experience any ethical or questionable things when you're creating with different brands? 36:58 What have been some of your favorite moments in your career? 38:40 How long have you been involved with Pencils of Promise now, and how did you initially get involved? 41:00 What are some things you're fearful of in your own life and in business now that you've had so many new experiences? 43:03 What keeps you grounded in that fear? 44:01 What would you say to people who grow up in traditionalist types of families that are artists and never want to work for anybody, but feel like they can't make a living from their art? 45:53 What new projects are you working on that you're excited about? 47:46 If you could leave listeners with three things, maybe that we haven't even touched on, what would they be?

Welcome back to solo episodes of Bucci Radio! On these, I try to speak to what you need by keeping a gauge on my free Facebook groups, with my clients, and listening to what people need help with in their business and how to put themselves out there authentically. Some common questions I've noticed are "How do I succeed in business?" "How do I succeed as an entrepreneur?" And "How do I succeed at staying authentic, true, honest, and in integrity?" Answers for all of these questions can be found in the art of giving free advice. I truly understand how giving away free knowledge can be mentally draining and waste your time; I also understand how doing this can be one of the greatest assets in contributing to the long-term success of yourself, your clients, and your business. Since there isn't a single right answer to if you should give away free advice or not, I discuss pros and cons of doing both, as well as how to navigate the scenarios you're in to best suit your highest self. THREE PROS AND CONS OF GIVING AWAY FREE ADVICE: PROS: • 1. It's going to build your "Know, Like, and Trust Factor."  • 2. If you are just beginning and still learning your craft, giving away free information will lead to new opportunities and connections. • 3. It will contribute to long-term gain from the start. CONS: • 1. Wasted time, energy, and potential resentment. • 2. For many people (but not all), free advice sticks less than paid advice. • 3. There's so much more value behind the paywall than just the information.

Today’s episode is a Replay of the For The Love of Money Podcast with Chris Harder. Here’s what he shared about our episode: It’s not often that you hear of successful entrepreneurs who never actually planned to be an entrepreneur. And that’s just one of the reasons why I’m so excited to share with you my conversation with YouTube star and “accidental entrepreneur,” Amanda Bucci. It all began as Amanda was finishing up her nursing degree in college. With an ongoing interest and passion for fitness, she decided to track her fitness progress by creating an Instagram account. Without any expectations of a following, out of nowhere she had 15,000 followers. So how did she attract these people? Through GIVING! ... Building a reputation as a coach, Amanda soon started taking one-on-one clients in addition to waitressing. Add studying for nursing exams and Amanda was maxed out. To free up time, Amanda decided to ditch the waitressing and create and sell an ebook. There wasn’t a plan, just a vision and the desire to help others (and help herself as well if she could). Her first ebook, The Ins and Outs of Tracking Your Macros was a huge success and she found in addition to her coaching clients, she was making enough money to cover her living expenses with a little extra. With a nursing career still in sight, Amanda struggled. She didn’t have the desire or extra time to study. Her passion for nursing had transitioned to fitness. Nonetheless, Amanda followed through, took the registered nurse exams and…didn’t pass. A common occurrence, Amanda scheduled to take the test again, but when the time came take it again, she decided against it. It was time to take her fitness career to the next level. Amanda took on more clients, started providing more content and kept sharing on Instagram and YouTube. She advises to not get discouraged by the amount of people who are doing something similar. There are so many people who need YOUR special message and guidance. “People want to connect with people. It’s not just the information that people are seeking.”   Amanda feels that people buy things because they like the person they’re buying a particular product/program from. “You can still shine your personality through your content in a way that makes you stand out and makes you unique.”   If someone else is doing something similar…great! But know that you have the power to make it better, different and MORE valuable. A game-changer for Amanda has been her practice of being transparent in so many areas of her life. It’s about giving people a first-hand look into your life… Share your struggles, what you’re feeling and what you’re doing. The more you share, the more successful your community/following will be. ... “I was focused on growth. I was focused on being better every single day and providing valuable content.” Realizing she needed to seek outside help for her business, she joined Lewis Howes’ Mastermind group (where we actually first met). Amanda has learned so much from him and other fellow entrepreneurs about what she wants the future of her business to look like. And one thing that was inevitable, she needed to offer more products and unapologetically charge for them. ... “I was able to give so much more because I didn’t feel resentful toward the price that I charged.”   And guess what, the coaching services were a success! This doesn’t mean you’re not going to have nay-sayers who accuse you of manipulating or “scamming” people, but at the heart of your business, you know what you’re providing. And don’t forget, there’s always the block and delete buttons, which Amanda has become more comfortable using.  As long as you’re providing (aka giving!) value to your audience (and some free content, too), you have just as good of a chance as anyone to build a successful business.