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618: Healing from the Inside Out: Focus, Productivity, and Incremental Changes with Dr. Nauman Naeem
Dr. Nauman Naeem is a pulmonary and critical care specialist who has been interested in human behaviour and how to achieve our highest potential since his adolescent years. His intellectual curiosity and drive motivated him to become a pulmonary and critical care physician.
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During the course of his career, which has spanned two countries and has involved caring for tens of thousands of chronically and critically ill patients, he noticed that the majority of patients do not heal and remain trapped in the paradigm of chronic disease. This motivated him to dive deeper into the roots of true healing through studying ancient healing traditions, the psychology of healing, consciousness and metaphysics which culminated in the writing of his book. He continues his medical practice in Ontario, Canada with the goal of bridging conventional medicine with a more holistic multi-dimensional approach to healing.
Dr. Naeem talks to us about four areas of low-hanging fruit where entrepreneurs can improve their health: nutrition, movement (15-20 minutes), sleep (an extra 1 hour), and stillness (meditation, mindfulness, and journaling).
Quotes:
“I've always been interested in human potential and human behavior ever since I read my first Tony Robbins book when I was at my teens, Unlimited Power. And that just blew my mind and set me on this path. And I just started to dive further into human potential and human behavior.” – Dr. Nauman Naeem
“We're trying to get all sorts of different things. We're trying to get at the business level, and that's great. But the most important aspect of your focus and productivity as an entrepreneur, is your health comes first.” - Dr. Nauman Naeem
“Listen to your body, because there are going to be days if you're an entrepreneur that you're going to have to do that 12-hour marathon. And you just have to get things done. However, you can't keep doing that day after day, so I would say listen to your body.” - Dr. Nauman Naeem
Takeaways:
04:19 Holistic healing means addressing all levels of human experience - physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual - not just treating surface-level symptoms.
11:37 Entrepreneurs must prioritize personal health and balance to maintain long-term productivity and success.
17:57 Small, incremental lifestyle changes can significantly improve overall well-being and prevent chronic health issues.
21:45 Listening to your body's signals and checking in with your physical and emotional state is crucial for preventing burnout.
27:16 Daily practices like nutrition management, movement, extra sleep, and stillness can transform personal health.
Resources
- Dr. Nauman Naeem (Official Site)
- Dr. Naeem (Blog)
- Healing from the Inside Out: Overcome Chronic Disease and Radically Change Your Life (Book)
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617: Mindset Shift: Content Recycling, Accountability Masterminds, Networking and Consistency with Aaron Walker
Aaron Walker is a veteran entrepreneur. Having started over a dozen businesses during his four decade journey has been pretty awesome. Beginning at 18 years old and selling to a Fortune 500 company just nine years later set Aaron on an adventure of a lifetime. The secret sauce for Aaron can clearly be identified with these four attributes: grit, authenticity, determination and perseverance. The glue that holds it all together is his weekly involvement in Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind groups. Aaron started masterminding 20 years ago with Dave Ramsey, Dan Miller and several other notable Nashvillians. Today, he spends time with his wife, two daughters and five grandchildren.
Quotes:
“It's embarrassing, but I'd rather be embarrassed in front of 10 guys that love me and appreciate me than I had in front of the whole world where it failed miserably. And so I just want these guys around me all the time to give me the encouragement to push through these upper limit challenges.” – Dr. Nauman Naeem
“If I'm just going to open my life up, it'll be an open book. And if it helps one person today, to me, it was worth it.” - Dr. Nauman Naeem
“It's just a much cooler way to live your life trying to catch people doing things right. Rather than complaining about people doing things wrong.” - Dr. Nauman Naeem
Takeaways:
07:40 Consistent weekly check-ins in a mastermind group help members stay accountable and motivated, even during slow progress periods.
14:13 Authenticity and vulnerability in content creation are more valuable than polished, perfect presentations.
18:04 Develop a systematic approach to content creation by repurposing videos across multiple platforms and tracking audience engagement metrics.
32:33 Creating short, personal video messages can have a more significant impact than traditional email communication, especially for birthdays or professional acknowledgments.
38:05 Plan your goals and tasks meticulously using tools like the 12-week year method to focus on key objectives and eliminate distractions.
Resources
- View from the Top (Official Site)
- View From the Top: Living a Life of Significance (Book)
- Aaron Walker (LinkedIn)
- 175: View from the Top: Perspective, Mastermind, Abundance Mindset, and Decision Making with Aaron Walker (Appearance)
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616: Cashflow Connections: How to Build Wealth, Identify Stable Opportunities, and Create Multiple Streams of Income with Hunter Thompson
Hunter Thompson is a full-time real estate investor and founder of Cash Flow Connections, a private equity firm based out of Los Angeles, CA. Since starting CFC, Hunter has helped more than 250 investors allocate capital to over 100 properties. He has personally raised more than $20mm in private capital and controls more than $60mm in commercial real estate.
Hunter has been featured in Forbes, Globe St., Inside Self-Storage, as well as a variety of other media news outlets, podcasts, and radio shows.
Hunter is also the host of the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast, which helps investors learn the intricacies of commercial real estate from the comfort of their home, car, or office.
Quotes:
“Generally speaking, it's basically finding out what your actual goals are. And finding the most direct path to accomplish those.” – Hunter Thompson
“When things are tough, then it is important to bring on a partner that is because it's important to balance that out. This is necessary in the world of investing.” - Hunter Thompson
“My personal strategy is focused around trying to be able to sleep at night. And so, I have selected asset classes and investment vehicles that I think are well positioned to accomplish that.” - Hunter Thompson
Takeaways:
03:13 Emotional decision-making can sabotage investment strategies, so develop a counter-cyclical mindset.
11:24 Look for investment opportunities in stable, slow-moving markets with predictable long-term trends.
16:22 Prioritize understanding debt terms and financing structures in real estate investments.
20:29 Diversify investments across multiple properties and geographic locations to minimize risk.
21:13 Focus on asset classes that perform well or remain stable during economic downturns.
25:57 Seek investment strategies where operators are incentivized by investor success.
Resources
- Cash Flow Connections (Official Site)
- Hunter Thompson (LinkedIn)
- Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast (Stitcher)
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615: ClickUp: Be More Productive, Save Time, and Get More Out of Your Team Using Project Management Software with Zeb Evans
Zeb Evans is a serial entrepreneur that's started several software companies with over $50 million in revenue. Currently, he's founder and CEO at ClickUp, a productivity platform where people plan their work.
Quotes:
“That was the problem that I wanted to solve. I wanted to be able to know where to put tasks, I wanted to be able to know where to find tasks, and most importantly, know what people are working on without having to switch between five different applications.” – Zeb Evans
“From the beginning, I had always known that I wanted to build a platform that was customizable for everybody. But we stuck with it and we really were successful in being able to do that.” - Zeb Evans
“Don't create things out of other people's frustration. Create things out of your own frustrations, your own problems that you see. Because that's the only way to really solve it in a great, outstanding way.” - Zeb Evans
Takeaways:
02:26 Project management software can dramatically increase team productivity by creating clear accountability and a single source of truth.
09:54 A great productivity tool should be flexible enough to work for simple and complex team needs.
17:40 Building software that solves your own problems leads to more authentic and effective solutions.
20:49 Releasing frequent product updates keeps users engaged and helps differentiate from slower-moving competitors.
25:12 Hiring too quickly can create organizational problems, so it's better to grow team size carefully and intentionally.
Resources
- ClickUp (Project Management Software for Teams)
- Zeb Evans (LinkedIn)
- How ClickUp is Successfully Growing a SaaS product in a Crowded Space (Huffington Post)
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614: Openless Apps: Educate, Nurture, Follow-Up Your Customers with Peter Lisoskie
Peter Lisoskie is the creator of Openless Apps. Every business wants better leads, more conversions, and customer relationships. Every customers wants instant, 24/7, and conversation on their mobile phones. Enter Openless Apps - a new category of software that replaces websites, phone apps, chatbots, and email marketing. No more confusing websites. No phone apps to download. Openless means no downoads - they're instant and engaging. Learn more and then set an appointment with us to see how going 'Openless' can dramatically scale your business.
Quotes:
“Like the story of the boiling frog, the technology around you that's changing here is the water temperature that is rising. If you don't start looking at this and making changes, you will be that boiled frog in the water, and you'll get boiled alive.” – Peter Lisoskie
“The whole world now is being run on these phones, and people have control. People don't want to be sold. They want to discover they want to choose their own journey just like people that play video games.” - Peter Lisoskie
“Technology has conditioned people. When people want to search for something, they Google it. They want a message and want to ask questions. People don’t want to be sold. They want everything at arm’s length and make their life easier.” - Peter Lisoskie
Takeaways:
05:01 Seamless mobile experiences are now critical, where users can transition between devices without interruption.
19:41 Modern customers want to discover and choose their own path, not be sold to directly.
12:39 Every step a user must take creates friction that reduces engagement and conversion rates.
21:06 Smartphone-based technologies are replacing traditional marketing methods like websites and email.
19:28 Early technology adoption provides a significant competitive advantage for businesses.
10:54 Push notifications and interactive apps offer much higher engagement than traditional marketing channels.
Resources
- 553: Chat Bot Nation: Have More Effective Customer Conversations, Increase Engagement and Build a Cutting Edge Sales Funnel with Peter Lisoskie (Appearance)
- Openless Apps (Website)
- Openless Apps (speaking demo)
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613: Jumpstart Your Retirement Income and Plan For Financial Freedom with Bill Corley
Bill Corley is a Certified Financial Planner™ specializing in retirement income issues and holds an RICP designation, having studied Social Security, taxes, investments, insurance and estate issues. He was also named as a FIVESTAR WEALTH MANAGER for the fourth time in his career. Bill offers workshops on Sustainable Retirement Income because most people fear running out of money before they die. He is the author of "Jumpstart Your Retirement Income."
Quotes:
“The largest demographic in America that is growing the fastest as a percentage are people over the age of 85. It is amazing to think that it's estimated we will have over a million people over the age of 100 by the year 2050.” – Bill Corley
“As Americans, we seem to want to buy everything. But if you really want to have a good plan or a trajectory, spend less than you make and start saving. Look at those plans that are available through work.” - Bill Corley
“Make sure you are saving money so that you have enough when you retire. True financial freedom is when the money that you have saved is generating enough income so that you could walk away from a job.” - Bill Corley
Takeaways:
04:28 Retirement planning requires a holistic approach that goes beyond just investment numbers.
09:30 Paying taxes upfront with a Roth IRA can provide significant long-term financial benefits.
15:15 Social Security will likely remain a viable income source, even with projected future cuts.
21:33 Trust and passion are critical when choosing a financial advisor who truly understands your needs.
28:32 It's never too late to start improving your financial situation, regardless of your current age.
Resources
- Bill Corley: Retirement Planning (Official Site)
- Phone Number: 916-223-4023
- Bill Corley (LinkedIn)
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612: Build Your Brand Mania: Increase Your Online Audience Using Content Marketing, Social Media, and Cutting-Edge Traffic Strategies with Matt Bertram
Matt Bertram: Entrepreneur, Trainer and Speaker, is the co-host of the most popular SEO podcast on iTunes and Ahrefs with over 3.4 million downloads. He's a Google Partner and COO at eWebResults, a leading internet marketing agency since 1999.
He's the author of Build Your Brand Mania, How to Transform Yourself into an Authoritative Brand to Attract Your Ideal Customers: An Insider's Guide to the Fastest Way to Grow Your Business Online.
Matt holds a strong track record of creating positive ROI through Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay Per Click Advertising. He's an expert in web design usability, social media marketing strategy and email automation, managing over $1.8 million dollars of ad spend per year.
Quotes:
“I can say for most people, what they probably want to do is pick a platform that they're most comfortable with. Commit to that platform in a genuine way and start building your audience there.” – Matt Bertram
“You don't want to go too much against the current. You want to incorporate things as you're moving that make sense to amplify what you're currently doing.” - Matt Bertram
“Think about why you're doing certain things and not just be doing them because you feel that you have to be.” - Matt Bertram
Takeaways:
03:22 Video content is becoming the primary form of online communication, with phones serving as powerful, accessible recording tools.
08:11 Always prioritize return on investment (ROI) when exploring new marketing strategies and platforms.
14:16 Focus on one or two marketing platforms that excite you and align with your business goals, rather than spreading yourself too thin across multiple channels.
19:38 Personal branding through attraction marketing can help businesses generate leads without traditional sales tactics.
29:10 Internet marketing is an evolution of traditional marketing methods, simply using new technology to connect with customers in familiar ways.
Resources
- Build Your Brand Mania: How to Transform Yourself Into an Authoritative Brand That Will Attract Your Ideal Customers (Book)
- eWebResults Free Website Analysis Agency (Website)
- Matt Bertram (LinkedIn)
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611: Clarity, Focus, and Action: Discover Your True Potential and Implement Your Aligned Life Roadmap with River Easter
River Easter is a catalyst to help you discover the genius inside YOU. More than your average life coach, her vast toolbox includes more than 25 years of neuroscience, smartcuts, and paradigm busting processes. She has a Masters in Organization Development and is a certified Life Mastery Consultant. HER genius is part alchemy, part science, part consciousness hacking.
She has worked in government, private, and nonprofit sectors providing effective tools for collaboration, leadership and innovation. Her experience and passion for growth and transformation is evident through her creativity, laser focus, and analytical mind. As a sought after life coach and speaker, River offers inspiring workshops as well as transformational high-touch coaching programs that help clients go from survive to THRIVE with ease.
Quotes:
“Pretty much my entire life, I have been interested in how we can be the best people that we know, deep down inside that we are. It's like human potential which I've studied my entire life.” – River Easter
“You get caught up with all these new shiny objects that come your way, and you just jump from one thing to the next. And that's one of the places where I start: we have to learn how to focus.” - River Easter
“Our brain is a goal achieving machine. We process billions of bits of information a nanosecond but we only perceive a really small portion of it. And so when we write your goals down and it's based on what you love, we're figuring it out because we're following your own path.” - River Easter
Takeaways:
09:22 Recognize and pivot negative thought patterns by practicing gratitude and mindfulness.
20:40 Business owners often struggle with lack of clarity, commitment, and falling into the "squirrel syndrome" of constant distraction.
22:00 Rewiring neural pathways takes approximately 220 days, so start small and be patient with personal transformation.
28:50 Writing down clear goals increases your chances of achievement by 42% and helps your brain focus on solving specific challenges.
31:20 Your purpose unfolds through desires and longing, and taking action aligned with your true self creates meaningful change.
Resources
- Your Aligned Life Roadmap (Create A Vision And Achieve Your Goals)
- Tamara River Easter (LinkedIn)
- Ripple Effect Consulting (Website)
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610: Live Your Own Successful Story, Change, Evolve, and Overcome Obstacles By Thinking Beyond the Wisdom of Walt with Dr. Disneyland Jeff Barnes
Jeff Barnes is the best-selling author of The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth and Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Known as Dr. Disneyland, he teaches the only accredited college course on the History of Disneyland. He is an international Disney motivational speaker, higher education administrator, university professor, and leadership/success coach. He has more than thirty-five years of professional speaking experience and nearly twenty years’ experience leading teams in higher education and teaching more than twenty different college courses.
He attributes his passion for Disney parks to his love of history, story, and success. He believes the parks teach us some of life’s greatest lessons—as long as you know their history, know what to look for, and you are willing to connect it all to your own story. Jeff lives in Riverside, California with his family. When he is not speaking, teaching or writing, Jeff enjoys spending as much time as possible in "The Happiest Place on Earth."
Quotes:
“Ice cream is something that appeals to everyone, even if you're lactose intolerant. The people who, for whatever reason, can't tolerate error, they'll tell you, “Man, I really wish I could eat ice cream.” It's one of those treats that hits differently. It takes us back to our childhood.” – Jeff Barnes
“No matter how brave you think it is, if the audience doesn't respond, you're going to have to adjust.” - Jeff Barnes
“You and your dreams are just getting started. I don't care where you are right now. You always have to have that mindset of whatever it is, we're just getting started. Because your success in the past is just that in the past.” - Jeff Barnes
Takeaways:
13:14 Success comes from being flexible and paying attention to audience reactions, not just sticking to your original idea.
15:08 Your purpose unfolds through desires and longing, and taking action aligned with your true self creates meaningful change.
20:57 Keep an active idea file and be open to unexpected creative directions when writing or developing content.
25:04 When facing obstacles, view them as opportunities to reimagine and improve your original plans instead of giving up.
28:05 Universal success principles can be learned through storytelling, even when using unexpected sources like Disney park history.
Resources
- The Wisdom of Walt (Official Site)
- The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth (Disneyland): Success Strategies for Everyone (Book)
- Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth (Book)
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609: Make the Leap into Entrepreneurship, Narrow Focus, and Find the Right Partner with Business Plan Answer Man David Brown
Dave Brown is a leader in business planning. His message is designed to help entrepreneurs understand the need of a business plan and remove the fear and pain of writing the plan. An in-demand speaker and consultant who have helped many clients write their business plan to meet the requirements of lenders and operate their business. Sharing his 25+ years’ experience owning and operating a business he saves entrepreneurs time and money.
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His first book From the Bottom Up: The Ultimate Guide for Business Planning to Profitability is a step-by-step guide for writing a business plan in a no nonsense format. His second book, Journeys to Success: 21 empowering stories inspired by the success principles of Napoleon Hill released in March of 2016 became an international bestseller on its release. Both books have received stunning reviews from a wide range of leaders in the business, marketing and sales.
His work has been featured on Blog Talk Radio, Bold Radio, Partners in Success, Journey to Success Radio Network and others.
Quotes:
“He came to me and we partnered up on this particular business. I'm the guy behind the scenes, doing the books and all this stuff. He's the high energy guy out in the field, drumming up business for us. It's a perfect fit.” – David Brown
“The biggest thing is, when it comes to market, they don't want to narrow their focus down to a couple of real tight pockets. They want to be all to everybody.” - David Brown
“Find somebody that you can ask questions on and guide you through the process.” - David Brown
Takeaways:
06:13 Starting a business requires understanding your true motivation and being prepared to invest significant time and effort.
16:08 Find a business partner who complements your skills, covering areas where you're less proficient to create a balanced entrepreneurial team.
22:42 Narrow your business focus to a specific market segment instead of trying to serve everyone, which increases marketing effectiveness and potential success.
25:01 Always seek guidance from a mentor who can provide experienced insights and help you avoid common entrepreneurial pitfalls.
26:34 Create a comprehensive checklist to systematically track and complete essential business startup tasks.
Resources
- David L. Brown: The Business Plan Answer Man (Official Site)
- 497: Create a Simple Strategy to Hit Goals and Make Important Decisions with Business Plan Answer Man David Brown (Previous Podcast Appearance)
- From the Bottom Up: The Ultimate Guide for Business Planning to Profitability (Book)
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