Always on the GROW with Manny Vargas

In this episode, Manny Vargas is going to talk about How to Communicate with Confidence in 3 Simple Steps and in a swift and orderly fashion. It is more of a paradigm shift than any other thing. Manny trails back to his younger days in the elementary school in Las Vegas where he was a less confident kid growing up but eventually started to build up confidence over the years using the method he shares with you in this 19-minute experience.

With that, here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

First, he starts with the point that learning to be confident is a process. By a combination of different actions and through a series of events we grow, and we get better. You need to seek information and study mental tips.

Second point is, 'You will learn to communicate with confidence to the degree that you learn yourself, you must master yourself in order to have a level of communication skill that builds dynamic conversation.

Next, Manny talked about the importance of the vocabulary we learn, words we choose, the language we use to develop that confidence, and positive communication channel.

Manny surprised with a bonus tip on how to make mistakes you make, your friend.

SUBSCRIBE to continue to learn How to Communicate with More Confidence, Clarity, and Credibility!

In this episode Elias Zepeda discusses digital marketing for entrepreneurs. Elias is a seasoned marketing man with over 10 years of experience in building national marketing campaigns. He is helping top level subject matter experts and other businesses figure out processes, funnels, and angles to win in their businesses and make more money.

So, here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

04:55 First, he starts off with, what was the pivoting point for him and his business.

05:25 Next, he talked about what separates good digital marketing agencies that get results from those who do not get the results.

07:55 How can a small business owner start off with digital marketing to see some quick results?

12:57 Next, what keeps a business owner from going deep and figuring out who an ideal customer is and what they really need

15:11 Next, Elias talked about how networking helped him and his business to pivot to what it is today.. How Networking is crucial for growing a business

19:51 What kind of marketing system delivers results fast, will get clients now. And what would be a high-level blueprint for anyone starting with digital marketing

26:20 Next is, the difference between a business owner who stays wherever he is versus one that completely goes over

30:05 Marketing versus sales: What are the differences and similarities

34:23 When generating a campaign, how do you analyze and verify if a prospect is a good lead or not

37:02 What is a marketing funnel? Why does it matter? What can you do with it?

40:06 When there are a lots of available funnels; how to know which one to use if you're just beginning

43:31 What is marketing psychology? How important is it? What do you look at in terms of psychology for getting people to take action

46:12 Are Copywriters very well versed in marketing psychology, do they see things differently, do they know what really pulls heart strings?

49:20 In a marketing page, how do you measure if the copy is right or a button was wrong or the colors or the images were wrong

54:04 How long do you run and test a marketing campaign

60:07 And finally, what does 'Always on the Grow' mean to Elias

Today, Manny talks about three key elements that really set up and proceed any type of communication position. And those three key elements are going to help you to essentially, and very effectively communicate with other people.

And if you're watching on YouTube, make sure you go over and hit that subscribe button.

Manny also gives acknowledgement and kudos to those that are listening on the podcast

We just eclipsed 12,000 downloads, 12,000. That's exciting. So you all, for those of you that are watching for those of you that are listening with those wonderful ears, I appreciate you so, so, so very much.

• The first thing that talked about is that communication is an exchange of messages and we need to win the conversation in our head long before any external communication
• The second thing is people are people, human to human, we are NOT labels
• And lastly, is that there needs to be a healthy personal and external feedback loop

You all keep up the good work. Keep coming back to always on the grow here for the podcast and for the YouTube. And I'm going to keep showing up for you because that's what we love to do, building ourselves up while building others around us. And that is a beautiful place to be!

When you’re trying to ‘live in the moment’ everyday of your life, you will be able draw out lessons from every one of the experiences you go through. Some learn lessons from pain and disease, and some through hardship and adversity.

Manny learned the lessons from a different experience.

Manny recently went on a trip to Legoland along with his beautiful lady. The reason for the trip, nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters! But it was all about the KIDS. It was a big ol’ family fun day. It was a busy and packed day fully loaded with excitement, fun and enjoyment.

Yet, Manny being the creative individual that he is, made it a point to think and document a few lessons to observe during the trip. Here he will share these lessons with you that are applicable in real life.

In this episode you will learn 3 Lessons Manny learned on his trip to Legoland.

• What to do when you're afraid of going into certain situations that make you feel anxious and nervous.
• Is Adventure worth taking the risk?
• Should you finish everything that you started?

Insights from the episode:

There are times when we actually find things that we're afraid of -- things that make us nervous and scared; but then the moment we pivot from being at that emotional state to going into it and getting involved and being a part of it; that’s when the transformation starts to take place

The real-life experiences which once made you nervous and scary but have become fun later on: use them as a triggers to get yourself into the right mental position when you're starting something new,

transfer that old energy, use it when you're getting ready to do something you're uncomfortable of: like going to speak in front of a group               

If we allow ourselves to be controlled by what other people are telling us to do, and we keep ourselves in these boxes and live without doing our own research and searching and hunting for the facts, thus playing scared; then we don't necessarily get in position to have the experiences that life has to offer to us           

I'm not going to be told what to do and I'm certainly not going to surround myself with someone that's going to be told what to do        

Make your life an adventure; do the things that you love to do, find that thing that gives you a thrill and don't be susceptible to being controlled by the narrative and what other people are governing you to do

We're just being projected too much news right now that's inaccurate; and it's affecting a lot of people's quality of life

Sometimes you know those phones can get in the way and they start to suck up our life and it prevents us from actually being able to enjoy the idea in the moment

If you stay until the end and finish what you start, you will reap the benefits

In life, if you finish what you start, you develop a reputation for being someone that executes and gets the job done

We go through suffering, right?

Yes, we all experience pain and grief.

Maybe you've lost a boyfriend, or you’ve lost an animal. We lose people that we love, things that we love, animals that we love and therefore there are tremendous experiences of that loss and it is not the nicest thing on the planet to experience.

Because, we have those bonds with people and with our most beloved animals.

But this experience of mine, it was so sudden. It was a big thing for me that startled me and really broke me down.

Bubba was a big old bulldog with a face that only an owner could love, because that boy had a grin on him with an underbite that nobody could like unless you had love for that big guy, the handsome devil. He’s just so sweet, kind, and loving all the time. Truly a man's best friend.

He was my dog, my dad's dog. He was the family dog. He was just one that brought everybody together.

About the incident

8 year old Bubba has been with us ever since I was running restaurants and these last 5 years since I’ve been sober. Suddenly Bubba started to have health issues. His stomach started to look awkward as it was growing outward. He was just panting for no apparent reasons.

After been taken to the Vet and after some blood samples and X-ray, it was discovered

he was developing cancer.

In a few weeks the cancer developed into a big bummer. It has metastasized to other areas of his body.

There were just 2 choices: Have a surgery and remove the mass that is pushing his whole stomach and intestines to one side of the body and give him chemotherapy, or take him through Euthanasia (put him down)

So, what happened next? And what's all this fuss about a dog?

Why dedicate an episode for him?

Is there a lesson or two for us humans to learn from him? If yes, what could the lessons be…

Listen up to understand how I dealt with the grief of having to put this dog down, and surprisingly came up with a new understanding on life. There are lessons that you could implement in your personal life when you're in times of pain and suffering.

Insights from the Episode:

It's really about understanding and detail, and having definition

People that aren't in control of themselves and haven't worked on themselves tediously over a period of time would have those strong reactions when there is very heartbreaking news

When you do certain things in life it almost has this irony in it, where it rewards you in unexplainable ways

When in pain and suffering; feel free to let loose your emotions and cry and let it flow through you, because that was probably the best thing that you could do

I had developed myself in a way where I've healed lots of pain in my life in the last 5 years to come to this place where there's tranquility

Surround yourself with people. Reach out and find support. Do not hold anything back

There's always a blessing in every distressed situation

Life is always unfolding, and that's never going to be the last time that we have to experience difficulty

We truly have the power to be stronger than the certain adversities we're facing

If you've been through adversity and you're still fighting and going through and you're still moving forward, then something tells me you're a Stoic

Dave Austin knew he was going to do what he doing today even when he was 10 years old. Coaching.

A Couple of coaches he played under had these negative approaches toward him. He became slow and gained much weight because of a sarcastic comment from a Naval Sergeant coach in North Carolina, when he was actually quite quick in his play. His next coach's indirect talk in Hawaii made him lose all weight.

"So at a very young age I someday want to be a coach; but I want to be a coach that's going to bring people up, not take them down", says Dave who went on to build his career around football, baseball, and tennis. Even after a car accident that ended his football and baseball careers, he became a world ranking professional tennis player.

Dave lost every penny when he was in his mid-30s and he already ended his professional tennis career. He'd just started dating his wife and it was a night when they were supposed to go out to dinner and a movie. It was a humble pie for Dave when she volunteered to pay the bill, but Cathy loved him though he went penny less. Dave and Cathy have lived together for the last 40 years.

Dave trained some of the best athletes on the planet, and actually gives them the recipes and tools to take them to the next level. He took the US Olympic team to Scotland for the world cup.

Dave's 'Game Ready' process works not only in athletics but also in business because he teaches winning principles that are universal.

Dave was in Hollywood as a successful actor, but when he decided to raise his kids, he left Hollywood altogether.

Listen up to understand the preparation techniques of high-performance athletes like Tony Gwynn and Michael Young. Dave narrated a story about how he took a major league superstar from the worst season of his life to the best season of his life. Things get interesting when the superstar had to face another client of Dave on the opposite side of the game. You can also learn about Dave’s Crocodile RESPA formula which helps you act wisely even in very high-pressure situations.

Next, he talked about the things superstars are doing differently than the average guys. Finally, Dave's five-step process works for any disastrous situation.

About The Guest:

Dave Austin is a High-Performance Mental Coach, Founder of Extreme Focus which helps Navy Seals, Actors and Producers bridge the Gap. Dave is a former world-ranked tennis player who now coaches elite athletes in the NFL, MLB, ATP, the Olympic athletes, as well as business professionals in the Fortune 100 and 500 companies.

Dave has written three bestselling books, "The Unfinished Cross: Listen to the Voice Within," "Songwriting For Dummies," and "Be A Beast: Unleash Your Animal Instincts for Performance Driven Results." He has lectured all over the world including at the Global Summit at the United Nations, Harvard, the US Pentagon, the Presidential Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and at the World's Women's Wellness Congress in Chennai, India. Living a rich life filled with many experiences, one of his most honored achievements, apart from his 39-year marriage to his wife Cathy and raising four incredible boys together, was back in 1991 when he received the Presidential Merit Award from the Grammy's.

Insights from the Episode:

I'm a great observer and that gives me the ability now to coach, I observe greatness

Tony would get to the ballpark before anybody else, though he is the best hitter in baseball

Just before his training Tony would just stand there and stare at the ball; so he was training his brain to focus on the only thing that really matters. We have so many distractions in life, those distractions keep us from our objective

As a coach when I work with players, I teach them how to get their brain just to focus on what's important

We have so many different distractions and it's easy to be distracted, but it's training your brain to work for you rather than against you that matters

A lot of us just go to do things; we don’t go to that level that extra level of preparation

There are many people that will learn things and so they know it, but that's where they get stuck. But you've got to go from knowing it, to doing it, to being it and that's a daily practice

Most Valuable Players -- they do the littlest things, they don't leave anything unturned

Some talk about the devil all the time, it's almost like they worship the devil. Let's not give that much power to something that is so negative.

It's not about the results; it's about who you are in this present moment. It's the journey and how we approach today

I surrender to a much smarter, more creative, more everything than I can be by myself

If you let your emotions get in front of your objective, you're dead; get your emotions behind you

Gratitude can shift everything; it's the best thing to do in any situation

If you have the courage to step through; on the other side is a whole new world of universal laws that are available

You have to become aware of some of the habits you have, we do things we're not even aware of

Once you become more aware of your habits, you move in to take responsibility

I'm the one that stopped any of my success; nothing outside me, it was all me

It's just a matter of taking action behind your dream

Courage is not the absence of fear; it is that something else is more important than the fear you feel

Feel that fear; we're just going to shift the fear into a commitment to your objective

Courage is not the absence of fear; it's just how you deal with fear and how you move through fear

Most of the players don't know they're naturally and physically gifted they don't understand that they can take their game even further

Those that are committed to their mental build up beyond their physical abilities-- it separates them; it’s night and day

Many people are just willing to settle for good, but to go great you've got to just keep saying 'what more can I do'

Most people close down and they close their vision, rather than open the vision

A sense of gratitude gives you strength in any situation

It's once you have momentum you want to keep the momentum going, that's an area people don't understand; there's either negative momentum or positive momentum

About the Guest:

Ty Cohen is an accomplished publishing expert, internet marketer, personal development coach, mentor, internationally known speaker, former morning talk show radio personality, and author. Over the last 11 years, Ty has taught tens of thousands of individuals how to successfully market, promote & sell their books on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing Platform using the very same system that allows him to generate upwards of $50,000.00 a month with KDP publishing. Using a unique combination of tested and proven methods and resources, Ty’s goal is to educate and empower individuals with the tools needed to operate a successful business both on and offline.

"Mrs. Cohen, you should not expect your son to live past the age of 17", told the doctor outside a major hospital.

They didn't know the kid lying on this bed heard their conversation. The boy pulled the covers over his head and did what a 12 year old does. Crying.

12 year old Ty Cohen was in the hospital for 3 weeks and was going through a major health crisis.

"5 years is an eternity when you're 12 but you also know it's not much time", says Ty Cohen who later became an accomplished internet marketer and over a decade ago, took a major gamble with his life financially by quitting his corporate job.

He went on to build a business that flourished and at one point in time, he had to write a check worth $400,000 to the IRS.

Born with a chronic blood disorder, Ty Cohen never knows a day when he did not have to be conservative or cautious of getting sick. People with chronic blood disorder-sickle cell anemia die in their 20s or 30s. In fact, his sister passed away aged 27.

He had these pain crises since he was 8 and the only way to minimalize the pain is with heavy dosages of medicine. This continued till his 30s. Often he'd be sick in the hospital for weeks.

Coming across a book by Personal development coach Les Brown proved to be a major turning point in Ty's career.

The business Ty started after quitting his job, was generating millions of dollars in sales and totally transformed his life as well as the lives of countless others in just a few short years.

In his childhood, Ty lived in one of the worst areas in the USA where epidemics broke out. “State troopers and police officers were afraid to go because they could get shot at. They would be running out of their cars”, says Ty. It all sounds like something that you would only see in a movie.

Despite all this, Ty Cohen went on to become a Tycoon of kindle publishing and built an empire to the tune of multi-millions of dollars a year.

Today, Ty is changing people’s lives by putting together programs and which can affect millions of people whom he'll never meet.

Listen to The man who should have been dead by the age of 17 was able to use the adversities of sickness and poverty to build several multi-million dollar businesses.

Guest’s Links

Pinterest: pinterest.com/tycohen

Website: www.tycohen.com

Instagram: @CohenTy

www.kindlecashflow.com

Insights from Ty

I started practicing for a few years to be as intentional and aware as possible with almost every movement that's made on a day-to-day basis

Never let someone else's opinion of you become your reality

Everything starts with a decision: you have to decide to make that change and then from there you start to see things fall in place

Stop being so smart, stop over analyzing things; that will hold you back

The thing that paralyzes us the most is not taking the right actions; we don't act as we planned in our notes

Every single day do something that's going to push you forward, it all goes back to having habits, the habit of doing something every day even if you just have to put five minutes

You have to become a master of the craft at what you want to be dominant at

I'm developing the habit of being the guy who is not satisfied with ever missing a day

To be the best dad, best father develop that habit of never missing a day with your kids and doing something for them

Once you start to make moves, everything else comes into play; to the point where it's hard just to shut it off

All you have to make to get started online is your first dollar

If you want to get to the next level, you have to have something that  pushes you forward; a reason, a why

Be very careful with what group you identify with

Anything that we want to accomplish, we can actually do it: but it does take a lot of work, it does take sacrifices

Make sure you don't fall into the wrong group and also find the right group to associate with

You have to align yourself with groups where the success that you're after is beyond normal for that group

There's never going to be a point in life where you're not going to have some struggle

People that see your growth as being like dangerous to them could be something that can screw with you

You can be too busy making all the money and not living life; you have to live your life too

Sometimes you have to schedule these things out like vacations, making sure that you are reaping the rewards from the hard work that you put in

If I miss two days of not meditating, I don't feel right

The more we think about it, the more we give ourselves reasons not to do it

Work on discipline in every single area of your life because the way you do anything is the way you do everything

Whenever you get an idea for something, act on it immediately; because the longer that you wait on something the less likely it is to happen

With growth comes bigger and better problems, that's part of that growth process

I recently got A LITTLE TOO MUCH of a haircut and in this short and sweet clip I share with you how I approached the incident with peace of mind and why you should take the time to make note of events in your life that just don’t warrant any excessive outburst.

Under the conditions that the world is in now, and the struggle that people are facing, we need kindness, empathy, and gentle souls that lift other people up and keep them up, not push them down, ESPECIALLY after losing a few extra hairs!

Joseph Reitman Talks About Continuously Reinventing, Starting Again and Going Back to Zero

In this episode, Joe Reitman is going to talk about how someone can have the right mindset and adjust to new challenges. The 52-year-old actor, director, teacher, and acting coach is from the Hollywood entertainment industry. He talks about his own weaknesses, struggles and failures instead of bragging about his victories and triumphs.

With that, here is what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

00:50 First he will start with how he's dealing with the craziness caused by Coronavirus. How he is utilizing the available free time.

05:26 Next, he talks about How someone can have the mental aptitude to have the flexibility of mind to adjust to new challenges.

11:01 Then his message on how someone can stay upbeat, focused, and positive.

16:08 He talked about the skills an everyday person can learn from 'behind the curtain.'

21:56 Next, he gave some tips on how one can survive in the Hollywood industry.

27:50 ‘What makes someone a good teacher in the entertainment industry.’

47:07 Guest surprised by talking about his ‘Vote System’ for someone to achieve any goal in life.

And finally, his meaning to the phrase ‘Always on the GROW’.

Subscribe to our podcast ‘Always on the GROW’… You’ll be much wiser after every episode!

Manny hops on the mic to share thoughts on his abbreviated journey of 5 years sober and what he’s learned along the way. From nightclub promoting to traveling the country speaking, to the phone room, to working with celebrities, public figures, and influencers. He reveals why process, people, and progress matter, and how you can head into your best year yet in 2021.

Bobby Maximus- Life to the UFC octagon to the ring of life, Bobby is throwing knockout punches to claim victory on every adventure he steps into. Unfiltered and genius like Bobby brings it how he see it and share with us here some of this unobstructed viewpoints on the system we are living in today.

On this episode I have a best bud, David Lipp, join me to discuss his approach on wrestling the nature of launching a company, what were some of the major steps he and his partner took to avoid going under, the tireless days and nights of uncertainty, yet continuing to fight with grit and the constant approach to making himself a more savvy businessman during the ride. Enjoy, and you know we would love your feedback! Leave us a review with your thoughts. Rock on!

On this episode I have a mentor and dear friend, George Chanos, join me to discuss his views on the coronavirus, leadership, how to pivot, and really sharpen your sword- your mind, so that regardless of any external event, you always remain in full control. And without a doubt, control of mind and the certainty that tops it off, yields a great sense of freedom. I would love your feedback! Leave us a review with your thoughts. Rock on!

At 18, Gabriela Lopez, ran away from her family who realistically speaking, she says, “are very old school type. Their thinking is like: a girl stays at home, gets married and that's what she does.” So, Gabi said to herself, 'that's not her way to live, everyone looks so miserable in that kind of living'.

She moved to LA with $10 in her pocket and into an apartment with 8 dudes from high school. “It was the funniest and craziest time of her life.” She said.

She set out to build a solid and pure foundation but just on her own terms. Of course it was very difficult to go through all the challenges she was putting herself in.

Now, Lopez is a fitness fanatic. And, today she is chasing the dream of becoming a superstar fitness trainer. She is also into acting. And not to mention, she's soaring in the social influence space with an Instagram following of 97K.

What We Talk About

• What does pressure mean? What is Gabi's definition of pressure? What are good and bad pressures?
• What has been the anchor for Gabi to constantly pursue growth, what was the ignition to move in the right direction and not give up as a woman
• Who/what are the reasons for 90% of everything Gabi does and why she works so hard
• What was the reason for Gabi to put so much emphasis on her fitness
• For folks that are stuck and not working out, what can they do to start building their own path to success
• How do men or women if they're dating and having these breakups, equip themselves from not ruining themselves completely
• What is the best definition for accountability
• What difference has it made for Gabi building the social influence that she has today? and a community of people that like, trust, follow and expect certain things from her?
• What are Gabi's suggestions for women to be more confident
• What's the next big thing in store for Gabi, what else is on the agenda now that it sounds like she got her identity back
• What would affect the sensitivity sensor in Gabi's life

Actionable Quotes

We perform better under deadlines

At the end of the day you are the reason for 90% of your consequences because you put yourself in these situations

You need to be okay to do things without needing someone to validate your choice

After a workout-- that high and the endorphins flowing through the body, there's nothing compared, nothing can give you that kind of joy

Of working out--- it's not about the physical, it's the mental  

If you're going to mess up, which is inevitable---pick it up, learn from it and don't do that again

If your foundation is solid, anything else that comes to you you're going to be able to give it and keep going because your foundation is so strong

The fear being alone keeps a lot of people in really bad relationships

If you really want something sincere and beautiful, your approach needs to be soft

People aren't getting opportunities because of a lack of intelligence or a lack of education and knowledge

The creativity that spurs from working out ---the ideas and the possibilities and the imaginative flow it's endless so that's another purpose for working out

The 12 year old had to return back to the owner the over sized Reebok tennis shoes which he coveted and wore. His mother was not able to afford such shoes for him.

What an embarrassing moment of his life!

It was then he determined in his heart he's never going to live poor.

Brian Forte was the kid who has now grown up to produce the largest business seminars in the world.

His programs have featured seven U.S. Presidents, countless heads-of-state and the world's most successful personalities from Sports, Media, Politics, Business, Finance and Entertainment.

Each year there are more than 50 large-scale events and more than 500 follow up educational workshops. The Events are attended by more than 500,000 people each year in the U.S. and internationally. More than 10,000,000 people have attended programs in 30 countries around the world, with audiences up to 55,000 attendees.

What was his secret to success?

Is he a master at neuro-linguistic programming? Definitely not

Listen as Brian narrates his own success story and the ways you too can follow to increase your wealth, have that abundant joy and peace, and the much needed extra power.

What we talked about:

What struggles Brian as an entrepreneur had to climb and fight on his way, all the bumps and hurdles that landed him in the awesome place that he is today

How does one learn to trust the process if he doesn't know necessarily how that works

How could we educate people who're afraid to trust God about why that's important

How are things different today: what adjustments is Brian still using to improve the outcome for the people that come to his events

What are the dots that are to be connected

Was there a point in Brain's life where he was tested to let himself away far from his identity

What would it take to reach that level of success, just in 1 word according to Brian

Noteworthy Quotes:

“Even things that happen to you that you think are bad, may not actually be so bad when you look back”   Brian Forte

“The circumstance that is making you feel bad in a moment may be the circumstance that pushes you to where you really feel great”   Brian Forte

“Those low points are often times like tipping points to push us the other way”   Brian Forte

“Storms don't last forever even really those bad storms”   Brian Forte

“Appreciate the grind; appreciate the crap, the problems, the work, the stress along the way to success”  Gary Vaynerchuk

“When you're in a serious business and you take it seriously; you don't work hours, you work whenever it's necessary”   Brian Forte

“Successful people work, successful people don't stop”   Brian Forte

“Any time I have ever put my trust in God, He's always come through”   Brian Forte

“There's only one True Source for that real trust and that is having a relationship with Jesus Christ”   Brian Forte

“The only way to know if it's going work is to close your eyes and say 'God I give this to You' ”   Brian Forte

“Just because you can't meet the payroll, that doesn't mean God is saying 'close the business it's not a good idea'. Maybe it's God saying 'Hey, how committed to this are you? ”   Brian Forte

“If it's in your heart and that desire is there and it's not going away, even though it's a struggle, it's difficult you just keep going; you keep on that road, and eventually you will see those breaks ”   Brian Forte

“We have so many God-given talents that are there to be utilized”   Brian Forte

“If we recognize God in our life and those talents are from Him and what we have is from him, we give it over and turn it over to him”   Brian Forte

“God will use us and do things through us that are unimaginable, but it starts with trust”   Brian Forte

“There's a lot of hurting people out there; lost people need help and it's our responsibility to help them”   Brian Forte

“Having that higher power in your life helps you to help other people, it helps make a difference in their lives”   Brian Forte

“Without that higher power in my life I would never have been able to do the things that I've been able to do, God has propelled me so far beyond what I could have done on my own”   Brian Forte

“If you want to have abundance in your life, have the increase, things of a good value; have a relationship with the Lord”   Brian Forte

“The gospel is simple: we have a loving God who created us to worship Him”   Brian Forte

“If you want to increase wealth, abundance, joy, extra power; find a Bible”   Brian Forte

“Without a relationship with The Lord, you could never find joy”   Brian Forte

“It's impossible to have long-term lasting joy in your life unless you have that foundation”   Brian Forte

“If you will bring the spiritual into your business, you'll be more successful. That's why we've incorporated it and it's really not complex, it is actually very simple”   Brian Forte

“If you're preventing the spirituality, then that's the indication that you need to go into it, and face the fear and push through it and understand it”   Manny

“In the idea of faith and spirituality; I found that in a 20-minute session I can get somebody to the same place that it may take 4 hours for another speaker to get them”   Brian Forte

“With spirituality involved you can get there a lot quicker”   Brian Forte

“If I'm in prayer before a meeting; it's going to be way more effective than me trying to go in and do neuro-linguistic programming on my prospect”   Brian Forte

“The best definition that we found for success is when you have love, joy and peace”   Brian Forte

“You can't expect to live a millionaire lifestyle if you've got the work ethic of a homeless person”   Brian Forte

“The Lord is always right”   Brian Forte

“Success is not in the money, or cars, multiple houses or a super-smart great partner”   Brian Forte

“Not having all the nice things but still being able to have love, peace and joy is Success”   Brian Forte

“If you really want to make a difference, create positive change in the lives of others; you don't need money, you don't need anything materialistic”   Brian Forte

“If your goal is to help other people, make a difference; you don't need to worry about the money, because money will chase you down”   Brian Forte

“Materialism leads to death and destruction here today in life, and when we're gone”   Brian Forte

“The bad time that you might be having in your life right now, may really be just meant to push you to where you're supposed to go”   Brian Forte

“You're not guaranteed to succeed if you don't quit but you are guaranteed to fail if you do quit”   Brian Forte

Susan was in a lucrative sales leadership position working for a massive global company with 80,000 employees, and a wonderful paycheck.

Tragedy struck as she had a major health catastrophe. Eventually, she followed the only option before. Retirement from the corporate world

Mid life crisis in movies looks much glamorous: guy with a beautiful woman, fancy cars and all. But here, Susan was just left to literal crying.

But the skills she learned in corporate combined with the no substitute tool-Hard Work, has made her an unbelievable 15 million dollars in just 18 months. Yes, when most other women hardly make 15 grand a month; she's rakes in 8 figures, yearly.

In this episode, Susan talks about an important skill set that anyone can learn, especially women. With the skill set you can write your own ticket, create a life in your own terms even if you are an introvert.

What we talked about:

What kicked Susan into gear and helped her accelerate the idea of doing more meaningful work or making that adjustment?

How was she able to deal with fears and hesitation? What was the strategy to move on?

How in the world do you identify a support group or a network if you don't have one?

How did the transition happen; from being great in the corporate world to coming out and becoming a successful business owner

What is it that it takes to make marriage work?

Would Susan be the person that she is today without the marriage?

What are the insecurities Susan have today; the fears and challenges even though she's very successful in her marriage?

Why women only? What does it mean to be less sleazy when influencing and persuading for sales? What's her strategy, and tools for success?

Why don't women assume their power and step into this idea of being a prominent sales woman; being wealthy and being on the top of the lists?

How can you encourage a woman to go take her stand and be ready for the sales world?

Noteworthy Quotes:

"Everybody adds value to us and we add value to others" Susan

"The hardest part is to actually ask for what we want, believe we deserve to receive it and be relentless and ruthless about actually preserving that space for ourselves" Susan

"You can change your beliefs but your core values do not change; they are your guideposts that help you in good times and bad times, bad times in particular" Susan

"Sometimes emotions complicate things and they make things really messy" Susan

"I'm not a natural-born salesperson, I am a huge introvert but I'm a huge observer of people and of life, that one characteristic has really helped me be extremely successful" Susan

"In order for people to actually help people they wanted through their businesses, utilizing their gifts or skills or experience and expertise; they had to get better at selling" Susan

"Sales is a skill that you can teach, it's a skill that people who are willing to learn can actually learn and get better at" Susan

"Selling is not sleazy unfortunately” Susan

"It's really important that you get the help that you need that's going to help you to adapt what it is that you're struggling with" Susan

"Women actually sell better than men, are often more recognized because they're louder and they tend to be just more confident" Susan

"Women tend to be better at collaboration, they're better at listening,  they're better at thinking outside of the box, in terms of the subtle clues" Susan

“People want more attention, they want more care, more relationship and that's where women personally do excel" Susan

"If you learn the sales skill set, you can write your own ticket and you really can create your life on your terms" Manny

"As a business owner and so you have to be willing to do the thing that nobody else is willing to do in order to keep moving forward" Susan

"Building a business is hard work; it's not all rainbows and sunshine and smelling the roses and unicorns" Susan

"There is no substitute for the hard work, it's really looking at what are you willing to do that nobody else is willing to do and how can you do it better than anybody else" Susan

"Sometimes we get so consumed with what's happening day-to-day that we lose sight of ourselves, we lose sight of the joy that we inherently have as human beings" Susan

As an entrepreneur, Bernardo Moya failed many times and got up even more. That's been the attitude of his life. Now it all developed into what is known, his best.

Our Guest:

Bernardo Moya --- author, speaker, publisher and TV producer started his entrepreneurial journey aged 20. Since an early age he had to take the responsibility -- he was doing things, managing things, being in charge of the situations.  

Now he is the CEO of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Life Training. He is the seminar promoter to some of the biggest names in Personal Development in UK.

Guest Highlights:

In his pursuit of self-improvement, Bernardo founded The Best You in 2009, and as Chief Inspiration Officer, continues to grow the company, which now includes 8 product lines, 26 international staff and numerous partners. He navigated economic adversity during the 2008-2009 recession by seeking opportunities, where others saw obstacles. Bernardo also runs Europe’s largest personal development trade fair The Best You EXPO, and is an entrepreneur, writer, publisher and television producer.

What We Talk About:

• What's going on with Bernardo, what's his plan, how it surfaced with his life and what's the mission behind it
• what did Bernardo do and how he felt about when he was embracing failure and keeping to move forward
• The warrior type mentality: Who taught it to Bernardo, where does it come from
• How does one separate himself from all the negative people around him. What can anyone do to change from that negative mind set?
• What does it mean when you say you “got to” do what's best for you
• What is the process for reinvention and what is it that you do on a regular basis for that reinvention
• The 3 pillars in life that you need to succeed or to stand out
• Bernardo's definition of what a Man is
• What are the most proud daddy moments Bernardo had

Quotes:

”You have to make those big pictures: where am I going, what am I going to do, how great is it going to be”-- Bernardo

”I don't want to be at the end of my life looking backwards and thinking 'oh my god I should have done this, I should have done that', rather know that I've given it 100%”-- Bernardo

”Focus on where you're going and focus on the work you're putting in today, however take responsibility for the past, and create a plan to keep it from occupying the mental space: you can't be scared to face it”-- Bernardo

”When the vision is so big and large: it just drives you, just pulls you in”-- Bernardo

”By making things really big and visualizing what you want to build or create or who you want to become; these other things then fall into place”-- Bernardo

”Personal development all is down to learning how to think”-- Bernardo

”You need to be aware what you're saying to yourself and make those thoughts and that thinking process positive; it needs to say the right things”-- Bernardo

”You need to start asking yourself the right questions, the right questions are : how great is my day going to be, how can I achieve more, how can I find love, how can I find happiness, who can I help today”-- Bernardo

”If you ask yourself positive questions; your brain, your mind, your unconscious is going to start finding ways around it”-- Bernardo

”When it comes to problems: you go through one problem at a time, one challenge at a time”-- Bernado

”It's never too late to change: you need to really convince yourself; yes you can change and you have to”-- Bernardo

”You have to do what's right for you”-- Bernardo

”People like to be comfortable, people don't like change”-- Bernardo

”You simply require small changes in your life but they can result in dramatic changes”-- Bernardo

”A lot of people tend to do these things but their level of commitment is zero”-- Bernardo

”A little bit of change with work will have a phenomenal impact in your life and you're going to feel great”-- Bernardo

”There's absolutely no room in this world for fear and love to co-exist at their maximum points. “--- Manny

”If you can't take care of yourself, if you can't have the right thoughts for yourself or you don't feel great about yourself: you're going to struggle in helping anyone else”-- Bernardo

”If you're focused, if your brain is working, if you feel fit and you feel healthy you're driven, you're motivated: everyone around you is going to feel it”-- Bernardo

”If you feel just great positive energy great things are going to come your way, you're going to get surrounded by great people”-- Bernardo

”We can all do something, we can all contribute”-- Bernardo

”You help one person you're having an impact in their world, you're their hero”-- Bernardo

www.thebestyouexpo.com

Twitter: @Bernardo_Moya

Website: www.bernardo-moya.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/bernardo.moya1

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bernardo-moya-b387333

He’s 29 but and doing what successful folks in their 40s and 50s do. He is an Emmy Award Winning Producer and Co-Host of SuccessinYourCity.com

Brandon T Adams is the Man...  young man..

On his talk with Manny Patrick, Brandon talks about importance of relationships, meaning of success, what being human gets you, by what means he built his brand, where his best ideas came from and much more.

Guest Highlights

Brandon T. Adams is a serial entrepreneur, Co-Host and one of two Executive Producers of Ambitious Adventures, a reality television program focused on the compelling stories of young entrepreneurs around the country.

Working with the Napoleon Hill Foundation for the film Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy, he is the youngest person to be featured in the film.

In addition to his T.V. and film work, he is the host of the influential business podcast Live to Grind and has been the guest on over 100 shows.

Brandon and his team at Accelerant Media Group work with high-profile clients like Kevin Harrington, John Lee Dumas, the Napoleon Hill Foundation, and others on successful crowd funding campaigns (raising over $1.5 million dollars in the past year), branding, PR, and digital marketing.

What we talk about:

• What it is like to be getting married and what other people who're already married to success learn about it
• Brandom’s upbringing where he had parents that were very committed and loving who raised him correctly- being the reason for all his present ability
• Why his name is Brandon T Adams, why not just Brandon Adams
• What are 'deals' according to Brandon
• What does Brandon do when he hits a wall; when he takes these big chances and risks, what does he do to pivot out and not stay in a negative space
• Does Brandon ever have a hard time getting out of bed
• What is Brandon still scared of
• What's on Brandon's bucket list

Impactful Quotes:

“Success does not mean a shit if I don't have a person I love next me to share with“ --- Brandon

“When you're married or in a relationship with another entrepreneur: it is not like just having another relationship, it's very different“ --- Brandon

“If you marry someone-- that's the person you're to be with in sickness and in health“ --- Brandon

“Your significant other will make you or break you, be able to decide your future“ --- Brandon

“Whatever the mind can't believe, it can't achieve” --- Napoleon Hill

“Success is when you set a specific goal and you achieve it“ --- Brandon

“The more humanized you can be, show who you are as a human; the more attraction you're going to get“ --- Brandon

“If you're trying to cut corners even on a small court, it's going to hit you hard maybe even two or three years later“ --- Brandon

“When you do things that are lined with morality and you're doing good and working hard; good things will happen“ --- Brandon

“If you have even the slightest hesitation for what you're offering and you don't 100% believe in your product; then you cannot sell it“ --- Brandon

“How do you connect with great people: add value and help them make money“ --- Brandon

“I did it all by building relationships up, investing in mentors' relationships building my brand“ --- Brandon

“I made people money, and after doing this enough at a high level, people started reaching out to me“ --- Brandon

“How you start your day will decide the rest of your day“ --- Brandon

“My best ideas have come from the gym“ --- Brandon

“I just want to make sure I'm the most efficient with what I do“ --- Brandon

Be in touch with the Guest

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/brandon.adams.73

Instagram: brandontadams

Web:

http://www.SuccessinYourCity.com/

http://BrandonTAdams.com/

http://LivetoGrind.com/

Desmond D. Clark is an entrepreneur, investor, author, mentor, and keynote speaker who is dedicated to excellence and enhancing the lives of others. 

After an outstanding 13-year career in the NFL as Tight End for the Chicago Bears, Desmond D. Clark currently serves as President of the NFL Alumni Chicago Chapter. 

Guest Highlights 

. CEO of the Corporate Cup Celebrity Challenge; a mission to bridge the chasm of poverty through educational empowerment
 . Served on the board of the 2013 Make A Wish Foundation, and was awarded the “Mentor of the Year” award by Senator Danny Davis for his outstanding leadership and dedication to the community. 

. Leveraged his years of leadership on and off the field to help others achieve their maximum potential and build a better community

· The false picture that society has painted up for grown men

· How Desmond Clark manages to through a transition

· 2 different ways you can look at situations

· The culture in the environments with all the muscles and energy waiting to compete

· Difference between being hurt and being injured

· Where Desmond developed the capability of transitioning smoothly from one thing into another thing

· Best piece of advice Desmond ever got from being in the NFL

· What is Desmond Clark fearful of? What is he still scared of?

"Get up every day and attack the day based on your standards"- Desmond

"The last thing that you want to do is disappoint somebody" - Desmond

"You've got to be committed and if you're not then you're going to let somebody down, even if somebody is yourself" - Desmond

"I told myself that I have would not be a disappointment to my mom and I told my mom that I would be successful" - Desmond

"I want my kids to say 'I'm so proud of my dad because of what he was able to do not only for us but for other people as well'"-- Desmond

"If I can't be true to myself I can't be true to anybody else" - Desmond

"I'm always going to make sure I try to put people in position to have victory" - Desmond 

"Every door that I walk in I try to walk out of that door where I could walk back and somebody's going to greet me with a hug and a smile"-Desmond

"People who become champions are people that do too small mundane things better than their competition" - Desmond

"It's the ordinary people that become champions because they do the small things at an extraordinary level" - Desmond 

"Reason people don't become successful is because they get bored and they have a more superior interest in actually make themselves feel really good in the immediate time: instant gratification" - Manny Patrick

Being comfortable can definitely be the enemy of progress - Desmond

"There's always somebody with something more than you and there's always with somebody something worse than you" - Manny Patrick

Connect with the Guest

Instagram: dezclark 88, Clark 88 

Twitter: dezclark88 

Facebook: Desmond Clark

Enjoy the holidays and prepare for the best year ahead.