Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “Love, love the franchising world and showing people the opportunity. Is the franchise world for you? What are you interested in? Your skills are transferable. You just need to be matched with the best business for you.” In this episode, we talk about a specific method of business that doesn’t get talked about often, mainly because of the misconception that it always requires tons of money to invest in – and that is business franchising. To get you excited and get you motivated for a good challenge is this week’s guest who very enthusiastically shares his experience as someone…
Author: Ken Eslick
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “The level of human that you are will be the thermostat. And if you don’t grow into the person worthy of making a million dollars a year, even if you do that once but you’re still a 250 person, it will level back out… People who are committed, who have the work ethic, who have the discipline – they’re gonna win.” In this episode, we talk about sales and closing deals but only as our springboard to discuss something much broader; and in most cases, more important, not just in business, but also in life. Join me and my…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “Let’s lean into our edge together, celebrate the fullness of who we are, and support each and every one of us embracing our true zone of genius.” In this episode, we speak about embracing our zone of genius, so we can be the best version of ourselves. As leaders, we have a lot on our plate; and most of the time, the pressure is much greater on us. It is important to seek help when needed so we can navigate difficult situations which we do not have to do by ourselves. My guest today offers a very enlightening insight…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “Nobody cares more about your career than you do, so you’ve gotta be the one to own it.” In this episode, we share best practices in taking control of your career and your life. And who better to discuss that with than my amazing guest who spent most of his life teaching people exactly how to own that for themselves. Many of the listeners of this show will appreciate all the great tips from this conversation as this episode reminds us that the most successful people are the ones who continue to invest in learning throughout their careers. The…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “If you’re not improving, you’re in decline.When you’re improving, you’re staving off the aging process in many regards – mentally, spiritually, in every regard.” In this episode, we talk about the power of innovation and Lean thinking (or Kaizen) and Six Sigma. My guest and I discuss how he learned the strategic approach that focuses on dramatically improving flow in the value stream and eliminating waste, and how he applied it to his company – turning it into the huge success that it is today. Many of the listeners of this show will appreciate all the great tips from…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “Hey there, toy people!” In this episode, we are reminded that you can indeed chase your passion and make a fulfilling life out of it. We grow up with people leading us to believe that following your passion is overrated. My guest this week, “The Toy Coach”, reminds us that that simply is not the case, that you can in fact create a lucrative career from something you enjoy as long as you stay true to your path. She and I talk about pursuing dreams – for her in particular, being able to do what she loved as a…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “The pivotal moment for me was when I started thinking of myself as a mentor rather than just being a coach.” In this episode, we speak about the importance of understanding the difference between a coach and a mentor. And we do that this week from the perspective of my guest who has a strong background in being a professional athlete turned coach, turned executive mentor who now develops leaders who inspire, influence, and build teams that win. If you’re tired of underperformance and ready to level up, he’s your guy! My guest is very open in sharing his…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “We often take our talents for granted and assume that other people have the same set of skills as we do, so we downplay the time, energy, and passion we’ve invested to learn. We assume that everyone knows what we know, and that’s just not the truth…” In this episode, a perfect topic for our audience – leadership in the most simple yet effective form. We talk about how driven we are with life, and how well we pursue our goals especially for those who are motivated by contribution and impact, despite the norms of society and our immediate…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “You need the light and the dark. You need a bit of resentment, you need a bit of anger, you need a bit of frustration; but what you don’t want to do is live there.” In this episode, we talk about a very interesting approach to being more – not only in business, not only as a leader, but most importantly in life – through values and rules, realizing your own personal values and rules, knowing how to assess them and apply them every day. Some examples of these values we really dive into are connection, love, contribution, among…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “Pain is not something to be feared; it is something to be understood.” This week, we talk about a topic we often ignore – pain. Because we think that giving pain attention will slow us down from achieving. But this conversation will teach us that pain exists not because we are doing things wrong, but because we are simply out of balance. To make it more relevant for you, physical pain could be the result of an old injury, hours of sitting behind a desk or the wheel of a car, or simply a postural dysfunction. All of these…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “Money has nothing to do with whether you are a good person or not. Money only amplifies who you are.” In this episode, we discuss success and wealth while acknowledging that different people have different definitions for those two things. My guest openly shares her journey into self-discovery and self-love, and how money played a part in that. More importantly, she shares her message of how we are meant for great things, how we should stop playing small, and last but not least, self-ownership as a form of true influence. Join us as we also openly explore perspectives…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify “I made sure that I surrounded myself with the right people – who are motivated, who are driven, who are trying to better themselves.” In this episode, we acknowledge that life is constantly changing. There will always be ups and downs – but the important thing is how we choose to navigate them. My guest speaks from experience, making this conversation relatable, rich, and genuine. The message this week is beyond leadership skills – we talk about values that are very important not just for a leader, but for every human being on the planet. We talk a lot…