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Today's guest is Martin Rutte. Martin is a speaker, consultant, and president of “Livelihood”, a management consulting firm, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His newest book is Project Heaven on Earth: The 3 simple questions that will help you change the world … easily. Martin asks me these 3 simple questions and dive deep into how this mindset can impact your personal and professional life and give you purpose and direction in everything you do. It’s easy to look at life’s tragedies and assume the worst. In just the last 2 years we've experienced 6,341,131 total Covid 19 deaths, 14,400 total deaths in the Russian Ukraine war and US Inflation is over 8.6% But Martin is here to shift the paradigm from a dystopian point of view, to the realization that you can create your own personal heaven on earth, and contribute to a collective heaven on earth for all of humanity.  Highlights of this episode: Ryan answers the 3 "Heaven on Earth" questionsMartin analyzes Ryan's answersIs heaven on earth acheivable? Is your "heaven" simply your purpose?Does the past determine the future?It's not important whether you believe something is possibleHeaven at workOvercoming your constrained beliefsUnderstand Heaven through seeing Hell on EarthThe gateways and obstacles to heaven on earth"A project" or "to project"Examples of the manifestation of heaven on earthSubscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube --------- About the Guest: Martin Rutte Website Book LinkedIn

My guest today is David Wood. David left his cushy Park Avenue job 20 years ago to build the world’s largest coaching business. He became #1 on Google for “life coaching,” serving an audience of 150,000 coaches, including business owners, executives, teams, and more to produce extraordinary results through authentic, transparent communication. In this episode, we discuss his new book, The mouse in the room, a leadership book, with forward written by none other than Jack Canfield, author of chicken soup for the soul, codifying the lessons he has learned throughout his career.  There is so much in this episode, and if you are exhausted pretending to be someone you are not to garnish the respect from others, I guarantee this podcast episode will give you the tools to be more authentic and communicate in a way that builds deeper more meaningful relationships in your life and career.  Highlights How hiding your feelings hinders your relationshipsAddressing the 'elephant in the room'Why Jack Canfield wrote the forward to David's  bookHow honesty can earn trust How to increase personal awarenessHow to create a culture in which employees feel safe and supported sharing their feelingsHow to exemplify authenticity-------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube --------- About David Wood Website Buy the Book

My guest today is Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of MasterTalk, teaching every level of individual from student to CEO, the framework and skills of masterful communication. As an experienced speaker and facilitator, Brenden understands that audience members need to walk away captivated, and above all, inspired to master the art of communication. It should be seen as something to look forward to rather than a burden that must be overcome. In this episode, we discuss: Why people are afraid of public speakingHow public education sets students up for failure in communicationHow to begin creating a speechHow to practice a presentationStarting with the beginning and end of a presentationHow to hone in on your main ideaHow to encourage peer feedback and how peers can self-learnHow to build confidence in your communicationWhat do 9 year olds do better than CEOsThe value of being open-mindedIs it better to present on something you are passionate about or know a lot aboutHow to be creative and authentic in your presentationapplying communication to personal relationshipsapplying communication to sales and businessand much more...------- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube ------ More about today's guest, Brenden Kumarasamy MasterTalk Website Brenden on YouTube Brenden on LinkedIn

My guest today is founder of the Center for Ageless Entrepreneurs, Rick Terrien. Rick is a lifelong entrepreneur, with a focus on business sustainability.  He is an accomplished public speaker who is passionate about sharing his love of ageless entrepreneurship. In this episode we discuss: Is it ever too late to become an entrepreneur?The skills and experience needed to start a companyThe benefit of entrepreneurship at 20 versus 60How entrepreneurship provides freedom and autonomyHow to encourage employees to think like an entrepreneurThe steps necessary to start a companyHow to create a company around an ideaThe importance of intellectual propertyBuilding a company around a nicheThe 3 most common mistakes entrepreneurs makeHow to build a network conducive to entrepreneurshipCreating sustainability in a companyand much more...Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube About Rick Website Book

My guest today is Steve Fredlund. For 30 years, Steve Fredlund has been a sought-after problem solver, strategist and catalyst whose insights have powered breakthroughs around the world through Fortune 500 companies, small businesses and nonprofits. Steve loves helping individuals, organizations and communities with their unique situations as well as addressing struggles faced more broadly, such as  improving employee engagement through happiness and increase capacity for better decision-making, problem solving and strategy development. Highlights from this Episode The Math of Problem SolvingFiniding happiness in your workApplying logic to decisionsHow to clarify a problemThe iterative process of problem solvingAvoiding Paralysis by AnalysisHow leaders should empower employees to problem solveHow autonomy in problem solving improves retentionProblem solve by understanding purposeand much more--------- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube Contact Steve LinkedIn Website

My guest today is John Laurito. John is a leadership consultant and thought leader as well as author of the book Tomorrow's Leader.  He is also host of the podcast, Tomorrow's Leader. He specializes in turning around companies with poor performance and disengaged employees.  Highlights: What Baseball taught John and Ryan about LeadershipThe importance of Confidence to performanceThe role of a leaderHow leaders create momentumHow to grasp opportunity in businessTurning Company performance aroundThe process for making big changes in businessHow to establish expectations for employeesWhat authenticity means in leadershipHow managers can show employees they care about themHow to earn respect as a leaderHow to build trust as a leaderand much more...--- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube --- About John Laurito John served as President & CEO of Concord Wealth Management, the Boston Agency of Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company for seven years. During that time, John led the agency to more than triple the size and led the agency from last place national ranking to #2 in the country. Prior to Penn Mutual, John spent 18 years with Ameriprise Financial in various roles from financial advisor, Field Vice President, and Regional Vice President. He earned the Outstanding Leader Award and Diamond Ring Club honors, through numerous accomplishments including bringing the Hartford, CT office from #100 to #1 in the country under his leadership. John has also run several organizations with a specialty around "turnarounds" leading four organizations through major change and transformation. Website Book Podcast

My Guest today is Todd Ehrlich, former Navy Seal, Founder of Kill Cliff Recovery Drinks, Venture Capitalist and Philanthropist. Todd shares how fortitude and resilience helped him get through SEAL training while other elite athletes failed, and how these same traits helped Todd thrive as an entrepreneur. Todd continues to invest in early stage companies and provides needed resources and perspective to founders that he learned throughout his journey.  “[SEAL Training] is really meant to weed out  people that don't have the ability to embrace the fortitude needed to make it.” – Todd Ehrlich Highlights:  02:54 – Intro, The Navy SEALs 05:10 – Fortitude vs Physical Speciman 08:39 – Does Military success translate to Business Success? 11:50 – Uncertainty in SEALs and business 14:57 Transition from Navy to Business 17:05 Starting Kill Cliff 22:41 The purpose behind Kill Cliff 25:01 Culture is the most import thing 28:09 Trust 30:00 Psychological Testing for new partners and employees 34:20 Failure vs Sub-Optimal results 40:40 – The Start Up Culture 43:24 - What does it mean to be a man? -----------  Quotes from Episode “Going through SEAL training made me a much better person all the way around.” “Just because someone is a really great military person, does not mean they are going to be a great entrepreneur.” “If you are surprised that you are still wet and sandy, it means you shouldn’t be here.” “I think that some people will realize that there is a path forward in business - you just have to find it.” “Starting [Kill Cliff] was just an exercise in straight up TENACITY” “Anytime you can weave a real, authentic purpose into building a business the better it is.” “When everything sucks, having a purpose is very motivating.” “If [employees] aren't clicking with the culture of the organization, they're probably not happy, and if they're not happy, it's time for them to go somewhere else.” “It's very pragmatic, at the end of the day, whereas before I was trying to not be all things to all people,  I was really trying to make everybody happy.” “Trust is so critical. It’s kind of everything. You’re lost in business without it.” “If you can identify suboptimal results early and what's causing them, or if you're on the wrong path, it prevents TOTAL failure” “One thing that people often screw up is they don't realize the length of time it's going to take to sell somebody something.” “I think there's this big tendency of start-up CEO's to do urgent things instead of important things.” -------  Follow Ryan Shekell and the Podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube ------ Guest Todd Ehrlich Website Instagram LinkedIn

My guest today is Dane Smith. Dane is a two-time best-selling author, public speaker, and teacher. He is CEO of TellMeYourDreams.com - a coaching and training company that helps employees love their job. In this episode, we discuss: How to market ethically like Seth GodinHow to market yourself with humilityService vs Selfish Sales and marketingCreating a Challenger sales cultureThe value of timeBreakdown of Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscar'sHow to react in a stressful situationHow forced discomfort can prepare you for difficult situationsHow to control your actions and reactionsHappiness vs. FullfilmentCreating greatness in your lifeWhat is delayed gratification and why is it importantInvesting in your future self Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube ----- Guest Dane Sanders - Website Corporate Training - Tell Me Your Dreams Podcast - Converge Podcast Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE

My guest today is RJ Maute. Two huge challenges, as the internet evolves from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, are how quickly should we introduce our children to the internet and who owns our identity? RJ has worked in technology sales for 20 years. We dive into how tech companies are profiting off of our data, and how to be the best versions of ourselves in this ever changing world. In this episode we discuss: The benefits of tradition and familySeparating your identity from your jobBeing self-aware and able to find your blindspotsHow to build rapport in salesHow to make a meaningful first impressionHow to use mutual connections to expand your networkThe role of social networks in personal and professional lifeHow big tech companies know that you are home or notIs AI dangerous or a luxury?When should kids get a cell phone?Should we actually reduce our screen time?How we as individuals can can back our data and monetize ourselvesand much more... ---------- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Watch Full Episodes and Clips on YouTube

My Guest today is Frank Berry, former Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Health and current Executive Director at EY (Ernst and Young). Frank was appointed to Commissioner by Governor Nathan Deal because of his ability to motivate and mobilize people around a mission of serving others.  In this episode we discuss: The attributes it takes to become noticed as a leaderThe importance of teamHow to mobilize a workforce around a common goal or missionWho cares more - the leader or the employees?The importance of Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork, AccountabilityThe Best gift from a CEO is their timeHow to Network like a Government LeaderAligning service, profit and missionand much more.....You can watch this episode in full HERE Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Check our our website - www.everybreathcountspodcast.com

My guest today is Brandon Bahr, co-founder and CEO of Simple Solvants, providing the highest quality ethanol for medical grade hemp oil extraction. Brandon started his company at the onset of the Covid Pandemic immediately addressing a need for ethanol in hand sanitizer production. However, he chose to pivot and focus on what he and his co-founders knew best - medical grade hemp extraction. They understood the importance of providing high quality ethanol to ensure the health and safety of medicinal cannabis and CBD. In this episode we discuss: - How to start, grow and scale a business - How Brandon founded his company - Pivoting for profit or purpose in Covid - The health risks of low grade ethanol on CBD and medical marijuana - How CBD is extracted from the Setiva Plant - The importance of logistics on the profitability of a company - How to choose between quality and affordability in production - How to A/B test business decisions - When to consider Venture Capital for a start up - Maintaining a cuture of excellence in a start up - How CEO's should think strategically - How leaders can empower employees Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Entrepreneurial Journey 03:39 - Importance of Ingredients 07:33 - Ethical Responsibility of Companies 10:20 - Difference in Hemp, Cannabis, CBD 12:20 - How Oil is Extracted 15:30 - Why start an ethanol company? 21:00 - The Covid Pivot 27:15 - Quality vs Cost 33:27 - Distribution is the Future 35:58 - Amazon of Ethanol 39:10 - Strategic Testing for Success 43:00 - Venture Capital Considerations 46:39 - Uncovering Other's Values in Business 47:58 - Building a Culture 52:49 - Final 3 Questions Watch on YouTube -------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram

My guest today is former NFL fullback, Chris Manderino. After his football career with the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals, Chris founded Lyfe Fuel, a plant based supplement company knowing the importance of healthy nutrition to performance and longevity. In this episode we discuss: ⁃ The perfect morning smoothie recipe - What mental and physical skills are required to compete at the highest level ⁃ How walking on to a college and NFL roster prepared Chris for entrepreneurship ⁃ Chris' 5 staples for health and longevity ⁃ The 3 most important attributes that athletics teaches entrepreneurs  ⁃ The benefits of plant vs animal based protein ⁃ How knowing where your food is coming from is as important as what’s in it ⁃ Whether genetic testing is beneficial before taking vitamins and supplements ⁃ The health and happiness differences between Italy and the United States ⁃ What a healthy work/life balance should look like - How a busy CEO manages time and daily activities - and much more... About the guest Contact Chris Manderino LinkedIn Instagram About Lyfe Fuel Click Here to Buy Lyfe Fuel Recovery Shake on Amazon Click Here to Buy Lyfe Fuel Meal Replacement on Amazon -------------- Follow and Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe on Apple Podcast Subscribe on Spotify Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram ----------- www.everybreathcountspodcast.com