The Angles of Lattitude Podcast: Learn from the Successes of the Creatively Self Employed

Let's face it, we grow comfortable with who we are, or at least, who we're perceived to be. Whether or not our self image is one we're proud of, we get used to how we're perceived in the world. Many times that perception can hold us back on what we could be or should be doing with ourselves. For me, growing up in a small town, I have a lot of small town perceptions. I know they're completely different than my wife's who has a much different view of the world because she grew up in cities. For example, as an only child in a small town, I got used to being bored fairly regularly. The nearest mall or movie theater was 25 miles away. So, I had a lot of time growing up to think about how the world worked based on what I saw on TV, heard on the radio, read in books and magazines, and later read on the web. My natural state has always been to learn and explore. In Maria's case, she's always had family around. People who needed her for one thing or another. So she's always been focused on what needed to be done next. Didn't have nearly as much time to be bored as I was because she was always doing something with someone - somewhere. She frankly didn't have much time for herself. It wasn't until her tour in Iraq that she had time to think about what she wanted in life. For her, while she was in a combat zone, it gave her time to think. That time to think - to be away from everything you know - is exactly what today's guest is all about. He wanted something different from what he was getting in life as a teenager. So he set out to explore. Today, Gregory V. Diehl has explored 50 countries in 10 years. In today's conversation, Veronica and I discuss transformative traveling with him as well as how your story is essential to your brand. Both of which he's written books about. We also discuss how someone can create pain in their life to give themselves a way to discover who they really are. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What were Gregory's formative years like? 6:50 * Where did the inspiration for traveling come from? 8:38 * What gave him the courage to get started in traveling? 12:47 * How does being a traveler help Gregory with his business? 17:14 * Where are some of the places that he has citizenship? 20:31 * Did he have any early entrepreneurial escapades as he was growing up? 23:18 * Is there any advice that he'd want to tell young entrepreneurs as they're first getting started? 26:25 * Where did the idea for his book, Brand Identity Breakthrough, come from? 28:21 * Where did the idea for his podcast come from? 29:45 * What are some of the things that Gregory likes diving into on the show? 32:15 * How can someone get confident in discussing their new identity with the world around them when they've recently found it? 33:39 * How can someone manufacture pain in their life so they can rise to another level? 37:03 * What's the next book that Gregory is working on about? 42:13 * Are there other methods, besides entrepreneurship, that kids can allow them to explore their identity? 43:33 * Who are Gregory's top 3 favorite influencers? 48:10 * A gift he likes giving others? 50:47 * Something he wishes was still a thing? 51:03 * Place any ad in the world, cost free, what it would say? 54:27 * What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 56:59 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this epis...

Do you know people who are doing exceptionally well with their indie business? Do they just seem like natural solopreneurs? How'd they get to be so polished? I can tell you. Through a lot of personal development work. That's one of the biggest take aways I got out of my time in the MLM / direct sales world. How important personal development is. I feel I can safely say that today's guest believes the same thing - personal development goes hand in hand with building a business. Hector Santiesteban is the founder of Millennial Skills. Like us here at New Inceptions, he feels that there is a major lack in the desires of many folks out there and the actions they're taking to get what they want. Like me, he probably asked himself at one point "why should the MLM groups get to only share this with all their members. Why shouldn't the masses know?" That's one of the things that we find out today. We also learn why he feels it's necessary to niche down in your new business and some of the struggles he's had in moving to an entirely new type of business. If you want to start thinking like truly successful people, then you'll need to know Hector. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * How did Hector end up in Southern California? 12:56 * How did he become a National Champion Sales Manager? 15:59 * Why did he start working with Millennials and start Millennial Skills? 22:32 * Is having one thing all in one spot not a big a deal as it used to be? 31:58 * What are some of the biggest struggles in starting his online business? 35:20 * What does he think about the advice of niching down? 42:45 * How do you find clarity in your purpose and business? 49:39 * What's some of the things he's looking forward to in 2017? 52:39 * Who are his 3 biggest teachers and influencers? 56:31 * What is a social norm that tends to irritate Hector a bit? 1:04:43 * What is an issue that people aren't talking about, but they should be? 1:06:30 * If he woke up as his 10 year old self tomorrow with all his memories, what would he do? 1:11:32 * What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:15:08 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Hector Online: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Brian Drury’s AoL interview Russell Brunson Art of Charm Hal Elrod Kamal Ravikant Interview with Glenn Beck (Full Show...

Relationships are made and broken on the values of the people in those relationships. For some, a simple misunderstanding can break a weak bond. Whereas if you know people at a deeper level, then you know who they really are and what they're about. That kind of relationship can pay dividends in the long run. I know for me, I've always had a close group of friends - and then there was everyone else. It wasn't just "treat everyone the same". No, I've always had my inner group because those were the folks that would understand me the most at that point and if I ever needed help, it'd be available - and visa versa. If you don't have that inner group when it comes to business, then you're essentially working for yourself by yourself. But it doesn't have to be that way. Today's guest, Sean Webster, is what I would call a catalyst for craft brewers in Indiana. Having started his business in 2016, he's been making a pretty big strides in his business simply because he understands where his clients are coming from. He understands their stories and why they make the product they do. While Sean applies his skillset to the brewing industry, I think it's important to realize it should be applied anywhere. In this session, Albert and I ask Sean about this skillset of his and how he's been able to build his business around it. How he identifies as someone that really knows the art of creating good brews, how his business actually functions, and how his core values fit into his daily routine. Success looks different to different people. You might not know that if your career only involved formal education and getting a job upon graduation. In fact, if you've gone that traditional route, you might believe that those who have the most money or the most fame might be considered the most successful. I believe that this model simply doesn't fit in today's new world. Sure, I might say that a majority of people still believe that to be considered successful, it just happens to you - but I and many other creators would say that success comes with achieving what you set out to do - whatever that might look like. If you like craft brews, good ideas, and collaboration, then you'll like hearing from Sean! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What's Sean been up to since session 4? 10:32 * What's Sean's take on the podcasting world now that he's been on a few? 15:58 * As someone who's been a bartender in the past, how does he identify as a mixologist? 22:14 * Why's it important to have distinguishable beers. 28:29 * Is there any places making mead in Indiana? 32:34 * What's the working process of Monon Beverage? 34:28 * How does having core values fit into a his business' daily routine? 44:44 * What's the future for Monon Beverage Brokers look like? 51:45 * What are 3 movies he recommends to other creatives? 56:24 * Hardest thing he's had to say no to? 57:49 * Something Sean wishes was still a thing? 59:39 * What's something that all high school students must know? 1:02:01 * How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 1:04:02 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Sean Online: Website, Facebook

Success looks different to different people. You might not know that if your career only involved formal education and getting a job upon graduation. In fact, if you've gone that traditional route, you might believe that those who have the most money or the most fame might be considered the most successful. I believe that this model simply doesn't fit in today's new world. Sure, I might say that a majority of people still believe that to be considered successful, it just happens to you - but I and many other creators would say that success comes with achieving what you set out to do - whatever that might look like. Today's guest, David Anderson, is the co-author of the book The Delusion of Passion: Why Millennials Struggle with Success. This book might sound familiar because Laila and I had the opportunity to speak with Mark Nathan about book back in session 23. It was also the book that "I helped re-publish" last year. For me, a lot of things have changed since then - including learning how to really launch books and courses - but one thing stayed constant: I still hadn't met the "other" co-author of the book. Then I found out that he did a TEDx talk. As I watched his presentation and got the chance to know jim, I realized why Mark had chosen him to help him write the book. He really is an impressive guy. He's seems to have accomplished everything that he's wanted to do - and through his own experiences, he really has a lot to teach others. In this chat with David, Albert and I find out more about his mindset he used to land a job at the White House, how the entire process of writing the book with Mark went, how he got into international trading, and much more. We even ask him questions you guys submitted about finding one's own mission. If you're a fan of the Delusion of Passion, or simply want to get to hear more about what it takes to really achieve your dreams - this session is for you. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * Why did David opt to do a TEDx in Austria and not the US? 8:10 * Why did he choose to support his family growing up? 10:05 * Does he feel that he still has credibility with his home community after achieving all the success he has? 12:30 * How did David achieve his goal in working in the White House? 16:11 * How did he team up with Mark Nathan to write their book? 19:31 * What's it like to flip the switch and start writing a book? 20:58 * How'd they go about writing a second version of the book where they included their personal stories? 23:16 * Why did they opt to write a book vs all the other options that are out there these days? 25:36 * When did the talk about mission come into schedule - before or after writing the book? 28:00 * How did David get into international trading and becoming a "futurist"? 28:37 * How can someone find their mission if they're not sure what it might be? 41:18 * What does someone do if they've come to the end of their current mission? 46:44 * What can you do if you feel people are constantly trying to pull you away from your mission? 50:32 * How does someone get out of a job that they dislike, but they can't because it pays the bills? 51:57 * How can someone find their Why (as Simon Sinek is famous for discussing in his TED talk?) 53:44 * What's David's near future looking like? 56:12 * Who are his favorite top 3 influencers? 58:53 * What's the worst job he's ever had? 1:00:07 * What's a life skill he's amazed people lack? 1:00:37 * Secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:01:01 * ... and MUCH more!

They say that any good professional coach is going to have their own coach. The reasoning why is that iron sharpens iron and it's good to have that  accountability of growth. This is especially true if you're working directly with helping other people grow. I learned of this when I was first getting into the John Maxwell Team back in 2011. As I look back now, we were lucky enough to have a coaching mentorship program. There's other large names that provide this service as well. For example, co-host Clay Green is a Certified High Performance Coach through Brendon Burchard. BUT - the thing with with that is that you have to have gone through High Performance Academy to be part of that. To be frank, I hadn't actually met anyone that specifically was helping other current coaches get better at just coaching. That's where today's guest, Marc Mawhinney, is really starting to make a name for himself as being a coach's coach. Having started his newest business, Natural Born Coaches, he has amassed a heck of a following on Facebook with over 6000 people adding themselves to his group in a short couple of years. Besides having a great niche to work in himself, Marc is also the host of a podcast where he brings on other folks who can help coaches get better at their craft too. In our conversation today with Marc, Al and I discover how he ended up doing this work in the first place, what he really helps other coaches with, and some nuts and bolts about how he's built his business including his Facebook group. If you're wanting to be a successful coach in a particular field, then Marc is a great guy to know. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * How'd Marc get started in Real Estate? 8:28 * How did Marc make the transition from real estate to coaching? 12:50 * What does Marc help his clients with? 15:51 * What kind of things does his programs specialize in? 18:51 * Why does Marc send daily emails to his list and believe it's ok to do so? 20:46 * Where does he get the inspiration for the content he shares in his group and his emails on a daily basis? 23:52 * What's some keys in starting a good Facebook group? 28:52 * Did Marc have any influences in how he built his group? 32:27 * Why did he personally opt to go with a podcast instead of doing videos on YouTube? 34:03 * What are some of the cornerstones that a successful coach uses to build their business? 39:53 * Three teachers who have helped Marc get where he's at. 43:25 * Hardest thing that he's ever had to say no to? 44:13 * What's something that isn't as bad as he thought it'd be? 44:51 * What's a service which doesn't exist he'd gladly pay for? 45:28 * What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 46:03 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Marc Online: Natural Born Coaches, Facebook Group, Twitter * Natural Born Coaches Podcast Scott Doucet’s AoL Interview

We've all heard the phrase Work Smarter, Not Harder. But for many of us that's much more easier to say than actually do. The prevailing advice that's out there is that there's only certain ways to get stuff done. To be successful, you must: * Race the sun * Crush it * Find the schedule that best suits you * Exercise first thing in the morning * Answer email first thing in the morning * Tackle your least desirable tasks first * Knock out simple tasks as they come in. * Disconnect from technology * Automate and systematize These are just some of the solutions that are out there when you google "entrepreneur productivity hacks". It might be me, but some of them seem to conflict with each other. For example, if you're racing the sun, that means that you're a morning person and you work until sundown. Well, what if night is your best working time? Can night owls make the transition to morning birds so easily? I know for me, it takes me a bit of time for my mind to fully boot up in the morning. Usually I spend an hour just seeing what's new on the web, having breakfast, and working out (yay for home gym equipment you actually use!). This is completely different than how many people approach their days - and frankly when I approached my days like that back in high school, I was always a zombie until 3rd period. Apparently, there's nothing wrong with that, according to this session's guest, Lisa Crilley Mallis. People do have their own schedules and processes when it comes to being creative and getting things done. She also acknowledges that many people's day to day work life doesn't allow them to actually be efficient in their own zone. While it might be expected of them, it's by no means healthy or really productive for that matter. In our conversation, we talk more about her mission, some of the things that she helps people with in her practice, and how you can keep focused in what's important in your daily routine. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What was Lisa doing before she started Impactive Strategies? 7:32 * Was owning her own business something she always saw herself doing and how did she end up starting it? 11:21 * What kind of material did she study as she was starting the foundation of her business? 16:46 * What's the secret to getting more done in a person's day? 20:15 * How can someone battle the busy work in their day? 24:11 * What's Lisa's definition of true busy work? 30:04 * How does she know when to say no about a opportunity? 34:40 * What's a simple way to keep people focused on what's important? 40:23 * What's going on the rest of this year for Lisa? 43:24 * Who are Lisa's favorite teachers? 45:45 * Something she wishes was still a thing? 46:25 * What is the smallest decision that has had the greatest impact on her life? 48:08 * Something she believed in her 20's but now knows is completely inaccurate? 49:21 * How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 51:16 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Lisa Online:

Teenager entrepreneurs are blowing up around the internet these days. It's crazy.  It's not uncommon to hear of 14 year olds making thousands, if not millions, of dollars in their businesses. For me growing up, this was never an option. Even when I was in Amway, you had to wait until you were 18 to officially start. As the internet has evolved over the last few years - you just see more and more kids and teens being and doing more so much earlier. Sometimes I feel blessed that I grew up in the 90's which I consider the ultimate decade to be a kid, but then I see kids like today's guest and it makes me think - would I have started my own business online when I was starting high school? For today's guest, it was a no brainer. Like me, he got started in an MLM, but soon found out that he wanted to be an online entrepreneur as well. Today he's a motivational speaker as well as a podcast guest and will soon be an author. Through his podcast he aims to inspire other teens by hosting inspirational figures including entrepreneurs like Caleb Maddix (check out the show note extras), sports figures, and others to find out more about them. In our conversation, we talk more about his beginnings, where he got the idea for the show, and what has him excited for the future. If you know any teens struggling to find direction in their lives - perhaps it might be worth your while to have them check this interview out! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * How has being a homeschooled student been a catapult in Easton's success? 7:27 * How does he balance his active sports life with his schooling and his business? 12:48 * How does a homeschool student become part of a school team? 13:46 * How did Easton become interested in starting his own business? 15:36 * What caused him to pivot into motivational speaking? 17:41 * Who have Easton's mentors been as he's been developing his podcast? 20:47 * Where can someone find a mentor for themselves? 23:24 * How can a teen help a friend of theirs find their own identity? 26:54 * What are some steps that a person can take to achieve a goal? 29:07 * What's the book about that Easton is writing? 32:24 * How did he write his book? 33:37 * Anything else he's excited about this next year? 35:35 * Top 3 Favorite books he recommends to others? 36:18 * Scientific Fact that he knows is real but still blows him away? 38:21 * What is something that isn't as bad that he initially thought it would be? 40:38 * What's a service that doesn't exist that Easton would gladly pay for? 41:26 * What does it meant to live a life of abundance? 42:04 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Easton Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram BYU Online Courses

Stage fright, fear of public speaking, or performance anxiety are things that many people, especially creatives, have to deal with to achieve some sort of success in their lives. If you want your message to be heard, then you're just going to have to deal with it - so many of the experts say. How exactly do you deal with it? Personally, I've always struggled with it as far back as I can remember. It prevented me from joining the debate team in high school and it also prevented me from trying to achieve more in band. Later, when I was in college, I couldn't help but have a dear in headlights look in my communications classes... and then finally, when I hit grad school, it was really a fight or flight situation. Either I get over it and teach 6 classes of 30+ students, or don't go to grad school. I had no interest to do research. Those classes were rough, but I made it through. For today's guest, Marti MacEwan, she had a similar struggle. It suddenly hit her when she attempted to sing - but couldn't. From that point on, she made it a point to figure out why she couldn't. And she came to find out that it stemmed all the way back to her childhood. As she found out where her fear actually came from, she learned to cope with it. What she found out she later shared in her book: The Stage Fright Cure. In today's chat, Veronica and I learn from Marti more about this path of hers, where the book came from, and some really good tips for you if you're struggling with stage fright. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What was Marti's background with stage fright before she could help other people tackle theirs? 9:13 * Why did she choose theatre as a major in college even though she would get stage fright? 11:00 * How did Marti get into therapy while her background was in theatre? 13:01 * What inspired Marti to write her book, the Stage Fright Cure? 15:52 * What's the difference between therapy, training, and coaching? 28:33 * What's her take on pivoting in one's career successfully? 39:27 * What are some of the things that someone can start doing to work on their own stage fright issues? 43:45 * Top three favorite books? 52:54 * What is a scientific fact that she knows but yet still blows her away? 56:32 * What's something that isn't as hard as she thought it was going to be? 1:01:22 * What's a basic life skill that Marti is amazed people lack? 1:02:48 * What does it mean to live a life of abundance? 1:04:30 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Marti Online: Website, LinkedIn, Twitter Veronica Kirin AoL Interview Barbara Ireland AoL Interview Marti's Seattle Meetup How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie (

Depression can be a heck of a struggle - and it can hit us at any time. For creatives, depression can be triggered by the simple feeling of being alone because no one understands what it is you're trying to do. For a lot of people, though, it can set in from life not going the way we'd expect it to. Personally, I went through depression 3 times in my first two years of college. I was used to being great in my academic studies and all of a sudden, I wasn't. Eventually I found out that the cause of my depression was due to my major, and I switched soon thereafter. For our guest, Anthony Hayes, he realized back in 2004 that he was chronically depressed himself. He set out on a mission to figure out how to not only get out of it, but then to not fall back into it ever again. Besides coming up with his M5 strategy, he also has written a book on the matter, and continues to help others with the problem. Besides this mission, he's the host of Me, Myself, and I Radio, and co-founder of the Facebook Community - Podcast Discovery Center. Join us as we find out more about this journey of his and the purpose of his work that he does today. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * How did Anthony realize that he was severely depressed? 9:55 * How does he keep from entering into his troughs in life? 19:08 * What was the purpose behind Anthony writing his book? 23:29 * What's Anthony's podcast about and who should be listening? 27:13 * What prompted Anthony to join Scott Doucet in creating the PDC? 33:25 * What's Anthony's M5 Strategy and what effect they've had on his life? 39:27 * What's the big ambitions for Anthony in 2017? 47:10 * 3 Top Favorite Books? 50:00 * One thing he wishes was still a thing? 50:42 * One gift that he likes giving others? 53:41 * What's one thing that all high school students must know? 54:25 * How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 54:46 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Anthony Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter Clay's AoL's Silver Session Anthony’s Book The Science of Being (Amazon Link) Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss (Amazon Link) Scott Doucet’s AoL Interview Muse for Meditation (Amazon Link) The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon (Amazon Link) The Overwhelmed Brain by Paul Colaianni (Amazon Link) What to Say when you Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter (Amazon Link) * Co-Hosts for this Show: 

I throw the term interesting around quite a bit - but I think it's a great descriptive word for many of the guests that we have on the show. Today's guest is no different. Brian Drury leads a very interesting life. From traveling all over the world for his day job, to being an author, speaker, and coach - it seems he has life made. But it wasn't always that way. In fact, he started his career out of school like many of us - in a job that didn't necessarily match who he was. In this session's discussion, Laila and I find out what prompted him to leave his first job out of college. We also discuss what kind of process he went through to write his first book, and how he became a Amazon best seller. If you feel that you might be going through a quarter life crisis (or even a mid life crisis!), then this chat is for you. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What was Brian's childhood like growing up? 7:07 * Why was studying abroad such a pivotal moment in his life? 8:10 * What prompted Brian to travel abroad during his college years? 10:34 * What quarter-life crisis prompted Brian to figure out what he really wanted? 13:40 * What gave Brian the initiative to write his first book and keep going when life got difficult? 21:20 * What are some keys to Brian becoming a bestseller on Amazon? 38:48 * How does Brian find the clients that he works with? 45:26 * What's Brian looking forward to right now? 49:15 * What are Brian's three favorite top books? 55:40 * What's one gift you like giving others? 56:53 * What's something we'd find in a manual in how to be creative? 57:30 * One thing all high school students must know? 58:41 * What does it mean to live a life of abundance? 1:00:30 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Brian Online: Overcoming Graduation, The First Step, Facebook, Twitter * Zeph Blaxberg interviews Brian on the Year of Purpose Podcast * Appleton, Wisconsin * One Letter at a Time by Dick and Rick Hoyt with Todd Civin (Amazon Link) * Caleb Maddix * The First Step by Brian Drury (Amazon Link) * Education of Millionaires by Michael Ellsberg (Amazon Link) * Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (Amazon Link) * The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (

We gamers - we're an interesting group. Many of us join the ranks for social reasons or just because it's a great past-time. When I first started playing online games, I quickly developed friendships with folks that I had never met. But because we were on daily, we got to know each other. I still keep in touch with some of those peeps - nearly 20 years later (dang). It's very common to build those bonds. However, sometimes we outgrow our needs for games - we realize that there's more out there and many of us have to put down the games to achieve those new things. I've had to do that myself, as well as today's guest. However, I wouldn't say that we've quit gaming as a whole. I'd still rather play than watch TV. And today's guest, Franz Cavatorta, has gone to another level - he actually makes fellow gamers his clients if they need a website done for their clan, guild, or crew. In today's chat, Daniel (also a gamer) and I talk with Franz. We learn what inspired him to start this business and some of the experiences he's gone through to get to the level he's at today. He also discusses some of the things that this lifestyle allows him to do - which, in itself, is a great reason to start. If you're a gamer and you're looking for some options to be more constructive with your time, then you might be able to learn a thing or two from Franz. Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What kind of video games has Franz enjoyed playing? 8:10 * What's Franz' perspective of the gaming world? 11:54 * What's his current lifestyle like now? 14:26 * How did he learn the skillset that utilizes to do his work? 16:56 * How long did it take him to start building his own business? 22:12 * How did he go from specifically developing for ThemeForest to starting to take on clients? 34:31 * What kind of new clients is Sky Warrior themes interested in pursuing now? 36:41 * What's the benefit of a gaming clan having their own website? 40:04 * How does someone build a community around their awesome new site? 43:17 * What's in the future of Skywarrior Themes? 47:27 * 3 Influencers that have helped Franz get to where he is today? 54:22 * Hardest thing he's ever had to say no to? 56:13 * What is something he still wishes was a thing? 59:20 * What's a life skill that he's amazed that people lack? 1:00:41 * Secret to achieving personal freedom? 1:05:33 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Franz Online: Website, Facebook, Twitter Counter-Strike Rust Canary Islands Skywarrior on ThemeForest 

Living life on your own terms. To some, that means simply having a business that allows them to stay at home and be with their kids. To others, that business might allow them to interact with some of the biggest names in their industry. While yet others, like today's guest, use their business as a method to not only enable them to work remotely, but as the motor for them to travel around the world as a major part of their lifestyle. Arne Giske is what you'd call a digital nomad. Having been an entrepreneur most of his life, he's developed a business that allows him to not only be mobile, but engage with folks all over the world. During the time that he's done this, he's also developed a podcast and Facebook group under the brand "The Millennial Entrepreneur". In today's chat with Arne, we find him just finishing up spending some time in Columbia before heading off to Florida for this weekend's AdCon conference. Daniel and I get the chance to find out more about his lifestyle including why he chose to live his life this way, some Do's and Don'ts for growing a large Facebook group, and what business he currently finds himself in to power his way around the globe. Arne's a great guy to know if you're looking to travel while working, too! Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * How did Arne become a pedicab driver and when did he start favoring entrepreneurship as part of his lifestyle? 8:18 * What was Arne's experience in the MLM world like after college? 14:46 * What kind of lifestyle does Arne find himself in these days as a digital nomad? 18:00 * What was it that made Arne believe that a job wasn't something he wanted to do? 22:39 * How does Arne help people see Facebook as a place for business? 23:26 * What are some of Arne's Do's and Don'ts for his group? 28:08 * What is it that Arne is currently building his business on? 31:10 * How did he know he wanted to help other people with that particular skill? 33:37 * Three top favorite books he recommends to people regularly. 40:08 * Something Arne wishes was still a thing. 42:40 * Smallest decision he's made that has had the greatest impact on his life? 44:01 * What basic life skill is he amazed people lack? 44:48 * How can someone be a difference maker in their community? 47:27 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Arne Online: The Millennial Entrepreneur, Facebook, Twitter Google Flights Dan Henry Russell Brunson The Everything Store by Brad Stone (Amazon Link) Dotcom Secrets by Russell Brunson (Amazon Link) Influence: Psychology of Persuasion by Robert C...

College can mean different experiences to different people. For me, I lived two lives. One, when I was an undergrad, where I was studying all the time and worrying about why I sucked so bad at taking tests and feeling like I had to plagiarize just to pass my classes. I never felt comfortable in my own skin, let alone think about doing anything extracurricular. And then, in grad school, things changed dramatically. I was suddenly forced into the front of the class - 6 times a week - and found myself in all kinds of clubs. This had a profound effect on my perspective of life and I finally started emerging from my shell. But that was just my take on college. Some people go into college knowing precisely what they want to do. They also have a mission to do as well. Laila's story was like that as we've come to learn. So is today's guest, Sabah Ali. Sabah is simply crushing her college career. Not only is she double majoring (yeah, that's hard enough right there!) but she's finding time to do a ton of extracurriculars. Writing and publishing a bestselling book. Starting a podcast. And even going to various conferences with mentors and various connections. In this session's chat, we find out more about this path of hers. Where the inspiration for the book and podcast came from, and how she's successfully balancing everything. As always, thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What was Sabah's life before he got started as an entrepreneur? 10:24 * What inspired her to get into fashion? 11:57 * Why did she double major in fashion and business? 14:16 * What inspired her at an early age to want to start a fashion business? 17:05 * What is Sabah currently working on (as of this interview)? 23:19 * How has her background knowledge of achieving goals helped her create her book? 29:07 * Why did she write a book in one are when she's wanting to build a business in fashion? 35:05 * What's the story behind the event that Sabah is putting on at Iowa State? 39:28 * If she could change the world anyway she could, what would she help other people go? 42:19 * What can people expect from Sabah and Dan's podcast? 44:53 * How do they position the podcast? 47:09 * 3 Influencers that have helped Sabah get to where she is today 51:16 * What's the hardest thing that she's had to say no to? 51:49 * Something she used to believe in as a 18 year old and doesn't now? 52:14 * If she woke up as her 10 year old self and all of her memories were still intact, what would she do? 52:47 * What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 53:20 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * Sabah Online: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Podcast * Iowa State Fashion Design * Laura Petersen AoL Interview *

In today's world, many would say that a lot of men have lost their masculinity. That's why guys like Neil Strauss, Jordan Harbinger, John Eldredge, and Brett McKay are as well known as they are. They specialize in helping men get better in their lives. However, they each do so in very different ways. Today's guest, Ryan Michler, is adding his name to that list with his organization, the Order of Men. I'm really thrilled to have him on as helping guys step into their own has a special meaning to me. In fact, it's one of the reasons I became a Mason. I wanted to join an organization that has been all about developing men as functional parts of their community. In this session with Ryan, we discuss a number of topics including what inspired him to start Order of Man, how he's built the group in such a short period of time, and what it might look like to be part of the organization. As always, thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * What pulled Ryan into the military? 9:31 * What got him to eventually start the Order of Man? 11:47 * Who were some of the initial guys he wanted to have conversations with in his podcast? 17:16 * How did Ryan move from free creative thought to monetization of Order of Man? 18:50 * Is there a difference in membership and the curriculum of Order of Man? 21:26 * What's the Order of Man Live Event consist of? 23:53 * How did Ryan get out of letting society tell him what to do? 27:13 * How has Ryan figured out how to reach people at different levels of technical know how? 33:41 * How did Ryan start building the Order of Man's presence on Facebook? 36:15 * How has the mindshift been for the members of the Order of Man? 43:34 * What's something that Ryan does on day 1 to rattle their chains in his masterminds? 45:28 * Where does the inspiration for his daily posts come from? 46:43 * What kind of mentorship has Ryan had and do they develop mentorship rings in the Order of Man? 48:25 * How old is too old to stop trying to become a better man? 54:29 * What have been Ryan's challenges in walking the walk? 55:47 * What's Ryan looking forward to in 2017? 58:08 * One thing under $100 that has changed his life? 59:54 * Something he believed as a 20 year old that he'd tell himself was completely inaccurate? 1:00:15 * Something all high school students must know? 1:00:43 * What's it mean to live a life of abundance? 1:01:04 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ryan Online: Order of Man, Facebook, Twitter Art of Charm Art of Manliness School of Greatness Stages of Manhood Blog Post Aaron Watson on Glenn Beck (start at the beginning) As a Man Thinketh by James Allen (Amazon Link)

Passion comes in all kinds of shapes, ideas, and movements. Whether that takes the form of being a coach, a TED presenter, or an artist, there's so many ways of expressing what you love to do. You simply have to figure out what that is. Sometimes figuring out what something is can be the hard part. Other times, it can be the easy part. Take for example, this session's guest, Andre Kane. After realizing he wasn't going to make a career in a rock band, he went back to school and ended up working in a radio station as an intern. A split decision made him choose that path. And to this day, he enjoys being on the radio with his partner in crime, Jack Hammer. In this session, I find out more about that split decision to get into radio, learn about some of the more memorable guests and moments they've had on the show, and we also talk a little radio geekery. As always, thanks for listening, and enjoy the show! SPECIFICALLY, YOU’LL FIND OUT MORE ABOUT: * How did Andre get into radio? 7:45 * How did he finally get on the air? 13:37 * What does a producer actually do - radio wise? 16:04 * Did he ever hear of 1190 WOWO out of Ft. Wayne, IN? 18:54 * How did the Electric Radio/Morning Show get started? 20:54 * What's TSL and how it played a part in them knowing they had a hit. 28:38 * What are some of the more memorable times and guests they've had on the show over the years? 29:57 * How did Andre get big names on his show? 31:58 * What's Andre looking forward to in 2017? 37:41 * Who are Andre's 3 top influencers who have helped launch him to where he is today? 44:48 * Smallest decision that has made the largest impact on his life? 46:19 * Something he believed as a 30 year old and now finds completely inaccurate and why? 47:52 * What's the secret to achieving personal freedom? 48:58 * ... and MUCH more! Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. ITEMS and PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Andre Online: Electric Radio Show, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter Howard Stern: Private Parts 1190 WOWO (iHeart Radio Link) Rowdy Roddy Piper on Electric Radio Show Gary V: One is Greater Than Zero (Being on shows of all sizes because you never know who’s listening) SHOW NOTE EXTRAS: Walking Dead Interview Promo: Footage from 2009 doing Prune Juice Trivia: Good Times Montage - The Show Must Go On: On a Ghost Hunt in LimonCello's at The Orange Inn: