3 Steps to Thrive

"...the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.

This is not a destination. This is a journey... we're all hoping we're getting to where that next step is, but in the process we've sacrificed the passage of time.

Why not understand that the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time."

This week on 3 Steps to Thrive we have VERY special guest, mentor and #Podcastologist (aka he's kind of a big deal in the podcast world), Doug Sandler.

Doug has created six successful podcasts including The Nice Guys on Business, and Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast. Doug has accumulated over 2.5-million listens and now trains Entrepreneurs, specialists and all-around-amazing people to start they very own Podcast.

Doug shares some of the challenges of becoming successful including two failed marriages, a job that nearly killed him and his always-present mother. It was through these experiences that he has learned how to truly be himself, and build a business around his zone of genius.

Listeners will walk away from this podcast with a sense of inspiration and humility - and love.

Of course, Doug shares his 3 points for improving the business or the business owner (this one you need to stay for!).

"... a lot of people don't know what passion means?! Some people think that passion means that they have to be exuberant and charismatic and that's not necessarily true either.

But if they have "the THING" - you could call it a vision - of there is something out there that I was meant to do and I might not even be able to see what that is clearly yet… but I’m willing to research it and work at that - those are the people that will succeed!"

James Lam interviews successful multi-business entrepreneur Michelle Nedelec.

Michelle is an International best selling author, and an expert in Entrepreneurialism and the founder of Awareness Strategies.

Michelle has owned a series of companies for over 22 years and translates that passion into supporting other Entrepreneurs and business owners. Michelle's passion is marketing automation, system integration and support both on and off the stage.

Join us as we talk to Michelle about her weird and wacky entrepreneurial journey, spanning time including her funny story about tanning beds in Canada’s far flung north.

This show will leave listeners with a sense of opportunity after they have a great chuckle.

Of course, Michelle shares her three tips to improve either the business owner or the business.

"...recognize that you have tremendous capability and potential. That you were put here for a reason.

If you feel that you were called to do something here - to make a difference in lives somewhere somehow... follow that..."

This episode, James Lam speaks with international best-selling author, public speaker, marketing strategy and business growth specialist Regina Bergman.

Most of us struggle with life sometimes - Regina has done so much it feels like she has lived 8 lives! Find out how love, marriage and business are intertwined and why a change in one, effects the other.

We hear Regina's passion for business and pay homage to her challenging growth periods when Regina speaks about having to refocus after not one, but two devastating losses.

Inspirational and heart-warming, listeners will walk away with a sense of calm and motivation to discover what they've been hiding from this entire time.

Finally, we of course uncover Regina's 3 steps for improving either rate business owner or the business.

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"I would love to see ALL cultures coming together. Because it shouldn’t just be African Americans just protesting, it should be all cultures coming together"

Powerful, moving and non-apologetic, I speak with Dr. Minesha White - a successful African American professional - about the current Black Lives Matter movement and the cultural rift in America.

In this podcast that explores cultural identity as it relates to skin colour and opportunity, Dr. Minesha White takes us through her biggest fears and dreams for her children - the youngest of which is only 16 months. She shares the emotional journey of the generations of repressed African Americans and what is currently at stake.

This podcast moves away from the business focused episodes but it is so needed right now.

Be open and be educated. This podcast is not to be missed.

"…and if you’re going to grow and your business is going to grow you’re going to have to take risks.

And you’re going to lose some.

That’s where you learn. You learn more from your failure, and your mistakes and your crashes than you learn from your successes."

This episode, James Lam speaks with multi-award winning photographer Mark Laurie of Inner Spirit Photography to unveil some truths that not all of us are ready to hear (or are we?).

Mark specializes in expressive nude and boudoir images of women. His passion remains the joy of helping women find stronger confidence, deeper body appreciation, higher self esteem or just to celebrate.

For 42 years Mark has created transformational photography adventures for over 5,000 women in 16 countries plus images in a time capsule orbit. The creativity of these images has earned Mark 4 International Photographer of the year awards plus the Canadian Photographer of the Year. Mark has had his own TV show, been a reality and show judge.

In this episode, we uncover what how Mark turned from a brash 20-year-old to somebody with a growth mindset and we uncover (yes - pun intended) why being nude can be a transformational experience.

You’re going to walk away with a sense of challenge on how you can better yourself and what challenges can help with your own growth.

Finally, we of course uncover Mark's 3 steps for improving either the business owner, or the business.

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"Courage absolutely

I think it’s the most fundamental human quality that brings about change in the world.

Because all of us, frankly, all of us are scared. Everybody is scared…

… There’s nothing wrong with admitting that we are scared.

The courage is what leads us to do it anyway."

This episode, James Lam speaks intimately with Kimberly Hobscheid of Entrepreneurs Rocket Fuels to unveil some introspective and amazingly inspirational words and lessons.

Kimberly is an award-winning international inspirational public speaker, best-selling author, audiobook producer and six-time entrepreneur. She has been a guest speaker in cities worldwide, inspiring people to get to where they want to go.

Kim’s specialty is turning dreams into reality.

In this episode, we uncover what continually inspires Kim, her one biggest failure, and why she thinks that connection and relationships is the key to business success.

You’re going to walk away with a renewed sense of motivation after this episode and there’s something for EVERYBODY in this one.

Finally, we of course uncover Kimberly’s 3 steps for improving either the business owner, or the business.

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"I admire the spirit of the small business owner..

They’re an amazing group of people.

There is so much hope and optimism… they might have a little bit of a tough patch but you wouldn’t know it when you talk to this group about what they want to do and what they want to build."

This episode, James Lam speaks with successful business person, Jay Mehr , ex-President of Shaw Communications a company valued at $8.81 Billion, and recent new owner of boutique marketing company BeSocialYYC.

Jay was the President of Shaw Communications until April 2020. Shaw is a 10-billion/year profit company based in Calgary with over 10,000 employees. When he stopped with Shaw Communications, he decided to then purchase BeSocialYYC, a company literally 0.005% the size of Shaw Communications, with 1 part-time employee.

Jay Mehr could not be happier with his small business though.

We speak to Jay about his transition from his incredibly successful time at Shaw Communications and starting small again, powerful stories of learning, and the reason he has so much passion for small business now.

You’re going to walk away with a sense of confidence in being able to make a difference in a persons life while gaining golden rules for living your best life.

Finally, we of course uncover Jay's 3 steps for improving either the business owner, or the business.

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What to expect coming up! Stay tuned as I have AMAZING guests lined up already. What could you learn in 1, 2, even 5 episodes? By five episodes that's 15 amazing tips to help you or the business grow.