1007: Extraordinary Stories: Guy Kawasaki
About This Episode: Guy Kawasaki did not invent secular evangelism, but he popularized it. This goes back to 1983 and his work with the Macintosh Division of Apple. He is currently the chief evangelist of Canva. Guy is the author of fifteen books that have been both...
The Coming Podcast Day of Reckoning; Why the Cream Will Rise to the Top
Most podcasters do not approach their work as a professional, and it is the single thing that is currently missing from the space. “Please, Please for the Love of God Do Not Start a Podcast,” writes Ryan Holiday, in a 2016 article, citing Jordan Harbinger founder...
How Losing the Nobel Prize Changed this Man’s Life Forever
As a boy, Dr. Brian Keating he got his first telescope and was lucky enough to have parents that pushed him to achieve his own dreams; because of that he’s tried to be that same type of parent – helping to nudge his children in the direction of their curiosity. For...
How the YouTube Sensation, Postmodern Jukebox, Went From Unknown to Over 1 Billion Views
Perfectionism kept Scott Bradlee from releasing anything until he was 27 years of age. He was unsure of his own talent, and too worried to take the risk. He had a trick at parties where he would take modern songs and put an early 20th century spin on them. Scott got...
This Former Lawyer Built a $22 Million Global Fitness Brand
Have you ever wanted something bigger than yourself? That was the case for Nick Mitchell, the CEO of Ultimate Performance (UP) — the world’s only global personal training facilities with twelve locations in eight different countries. Mitchell was raised the son of a...
What this Entrepreneur Learned at 24, Surprised Him and Changed His Business Trajectory
Cullen Haskins grew up in a small town called Bourbonnais, Illinois. He was never the most athletic or smartest but he was ambitious. He started his first business when he was ten because he wanted a pair of Air Jordans. It was just the beginning for this...
Why Players like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant Spend Time with this Coach
Ganon Baker is regarded as one of the premiere basketball skills trainers in the world and it all started with his back against the wall. Just like many other world class individuals, adversity pushed Ganon to perform at a higher level. While he worked hard to excel...
Blue-Chip Brands see Significant Increase in Brand Recall and Intent to Purchase After Advertising on Podcasts
As a podcaster for over 500 episodes and four years, I’ve seen podcast advertising be a game changer, first hand for brands that have worked with me. I’ve also made a great deal of my own purchasing decisions based upon the podcasts I listen to. The format of the...
This Entrepreneur Gives Purses to the Homeless, The Reason Why May Surprise You
“Uninspired & Overwhelmed” proved to become Cathlene Miner’s greatest asset as she embarked on a powerful journey of healing and thriving from the inside out. Cathlene’s journey started a single mother just trying to make things go right. At 40 years old, she made...
Celebrity Chef Discusses Working for Emeril, Launching a Product and Cooking for the Rich and Famous
Chef Ryan Rondeno is a true master of his trade and is ready to shake up the restaurant industry by bringing elegant dishes, bold flavor, and simple technique to the home front. With a passion for French, Italian and Regional American Cuisine, his focus remains on...