Create purpose in your life, enhance your presence and energize your brand.  Check out Giovanni Marsico's gifted marketing formula—the next phase for talented and gifted entrepreneurs.

Giovanni Marsico is founder and president of Archangel Academy for Gifted Entrepreneurs, a for-profit mastermind club generating revenue and strategies for like-minded entrepreneurs globally.

Empower yourself and other entrepreneurs by investing in what you believe.

App of the Day

Waze

Book of the Day

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life by Hal Elrod

Resources

Archangel Academy 2016

The Archangel Club

Mentions

Joe Polish - also at AES Nation

Dan Sullivan - also at AES Nation

Peter Diamandis - also at AES Nation

Neil Moore - also at AES Nation

Hal Elrod - also at AES Nation

Jeff Hays - also at AES Nation

Steve Sims - also at AES Nation

Garrett Gunderson

Stu Mclaren

JJ Virgin

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Start with your true fans and work with them to help co-create your business model. Ask yourself what your rejection marketing qualifications are and how they come into play within your organization.

Join or create a high-end mastermind group. Start a movement and be passionate. Brand your tribe. Become a hero and implement a business model to monetize.

By creating and building on this experience, you have made yourself extremely referable.

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Sean Stephenson is ridding the world of insecurities and building high net-worth connections with his powerful advocate marketing.

Sean Stephenson is an international best-selling author and speaker trainer who has been sharing his message in over 15 countries around the world—even on the Oprah Show.

In this interview Sean describes how his life struggles have actually been an asset, propelling him forward like a “heat-seeking missile.” His message to entrepreneurs looking to move upscale: Stop making excuses.

App of the Day

Voxer - Messaging, Walkie Talkie application for Team communication

Book of the Day

Get Off Your “But”: How to End Self-Sabotage and Stand Up for Yourself by Sean Stephenson

Insight of the Day

Surround yourself with like-minded individuals who improve and support the quality of life you want and deserve.

Resources

Sean Stephenson - Ridding the World of Insecurity

Mentions

Joe Polish - also at AES Nation

Dan Sullivan - also at AES Nation

Richard Branson

Mark LeBlanc

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Power of connection is, quite obviously, so powerful. Be successful on purpose and recognize the law of reciprocity: go in like a "heat-seeking missile."

Build your network and make connections. See what you can give first. Nurture those client relationships. You are building a quality business to support a great quality of life.

Make time and investments for your company. Locate the advocate marketing centers of influence and go forward with a charge.

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Unlock the keys to consumer psychology and re-energize your business success with Nir Eyal's behavior design and habit-forming philosophies.

Nir Eyal is a serial entrepreneur, author, consultant and speaker whose extensive knowledge of human behavior, technology and economics will help any entrepreneur discover keys to huge success.

Get hooked on Nir's techniques and develop your own habit-forming products and services!

App of the Day

Pocket - When you find something you want to view later, put it in Pocket.

Lisgo - Listen to It Later App for Pocket

Book of the Day

Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal

Insight of the Day

Monetization is a result of engagement.

Resources

Nir Eyal - Behavior Engineering and Business Psychology Blog

Mentions

Jayson Gaignard with MastermindTalks Podcast - also at AES Nation

Burrhus Frederic Skinner - Psychologist, author, inventor and social philosopher.

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Really examine your business. Don't just focus on having a better product or better mouse trap. Today's business climate requires that you truly understand human relationships. Ask yourself what the behavioral triggers are in your company—both internally and externally.

Figure out what actions trigger costs and/or benefits to your company within the ongoing cycles.

Then invest in the product and/or services you are providing, and increase the next pass through the hook for all consumers.

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Get rid of your culture vampires by releasing inappropriate employees and clients. Start today with Darryl Hicks' inspiring ideas and solutions.

Darryl Hicks is co-founder and managing partner at Tungsten Solutions, a company committed to providing businesses with "patented, enterprise-grade consumer management, monetization and retention solutions." His expertise and insights are moving businesses forward, providing the revitalized and fresh approaches  proven to work for any enterprise, large or small.

His exceptional ability to coach and mentor like-minded entrepreneurs has been demonstrated in many ventures. Dive in to this talented mind and discover solutions tailored for  your own business.

App of the Day

Pipedrive Sales CRM & Pipeline Management Software

Book of the Day

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Experience the power of culture. Get rid of your culture vampires—employees, contractors and clients. Inappropriate people are inappropriate no matter what function they have with you.

Don't take all the work on by yourself. Engage your team and let them run with it. Find your lead ambassador.

Take action within your company to have the success you want. Implement relevant data and use it to your full advantage.

Resources

Tungsten Revenue Consultants

Darryl Hicks - CEO Tungsten Revenue Consultants

Mentions

Jayson Gaignard with MastermindTalks Podcast - also at AES Nation

Jim Collins

Seth Godin

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Walking the path of the fulfilled, Dean Graziosi is making changes everywhere he steps.

As America's real estate expert, author, speaker and serial entrepreneur, Dean Graziosi continues to share his personal inspiration and powerful message worldwide.

Here, discover Dean's five beliefs for achieving an unfair competitive advantage over the competition. Let these beliefs help you clarify and crystallize your own unique marketable systems.

App of the Day

Periscope - Explore the world through someone else's eyes.

Book of the Day

Totally Fulfilled by Dean Graziosi

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Big success comes about by taking risks, by allowing yourself to step outside the box and follow your own set of rules.

Be a lifelong student and soak in the knowledge that surrounds you. Not only will you improve your listening skills but your clients will feel more understood.

Live in the mind of your client and see things from their perspective. Use your name sayers as fuel to ignite your fire.

Resources

Dean Graziosi - Real Estate Investing

Mentions

Joe Polish

Brendon Burchard

Tony Robbins

Eben Pagan

Napoleon Hill

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Philip McKernan has discovered the keys to achieving success in business and in life, to realizing how to gain fulfillment, happiness and personal satisfaction in all that you do—and he shares those secrets with audiences everyday.

Living an authentic, meaningful life is central to Philip McKernan's mission.  Through his role as president of Philip McKernan, whether it be as an inspirational speaker, in hosting retreats, or at live events, he is dedicated to helping clients gain the confidence, clarity and vision to achieve their personal goals and lead a truly satisfying life.

Explore with Philip the ways you can surrender the driven and complex daily grind—for the simple and elegant life.

Book of the Day

Rich On Paper Poor On Life: 3 Paths To More Meaning (And Money) by Philip McKernan

Insight of the Day

It's time to re-examine your insights and take personal inventory.  Figure out what you are attached to, what lifts you up, what's holding you down, and what you need to better yourself.

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Build the life that you truly want. Too often we let others decide what we should decide for ourselves—and in the end we are not fulfilled.

Ask yourself how to make the biggest impact to completely transform your life—and take action.  You need to determine what is truly important and what can be let go to really make a difference.

Simplify your life. Don't get caught up in complexity.  Strive for a simple and elegant business, through a simple and elegant life.

Resources

PhilipMcKernan.com - Create a Life That Means Something

Mentions

Jayson Gaignard with Mastermind Talks - also at AES Nation

Steven Covey

Garrett B. Gunderson

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Imagine your future and then step into it with Jeffrey Slayter's new wave of business potential.

Jeffrey Slayter is a best-selling author, international speaker, highly regarded entrepreneur and thought leader. Supporting the next generation of visionaries, Jeffrey uses his knowledge, his personal and professional experience to motivate talented individuals and businesses towards their true calling.

By incorporating today's leading insights into human growth and development and helping clients succeed in finding their unique potential, Jeffrey is leading the life he has always imagined.

Quote

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” - Mark Twain

Passions

Jeffrey's passion is surfing, allowing him the time and space for relaxing and clearing his head. This is his meditation.

App of the Day

8 Apps Surfers Must Know About

Book of the Day

Imagine: Start a Revolution in Your Life and Business by Jeffrey Slayter

Insight of the Day

Maintain a healthy sense of curiosity particularly about what you love in this life;  continue to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to go. Experience true success on purpose doing the things you love.

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Deliver a great client experience and attract the affluent prospects you need to move upscale. Experience the lifestyle you desire—and deserve—and support a great quality of life for you and all your stakeholders.

Never stop evaluating your life as it is in relation to the life you want for yourself.

None of this is worthwhile if it doesn't achieve a great quality of life.

Resources

The Initiative: Introspection - Innovation - Inspiration

Jeffrey Slayter Website

Mentions

Arrianna Huffington

Layne Beachley

David H. Maister Strategy and the Fat Smoker

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Are your products and services commoditized? If so, everybody knows that already.  What's going to make you stand out from the crowd to offer clients an experience they will remember?  Join John Bowen and Jordan Harbinger here in today's interview to find out how to differentiate yourself and your business to become a truly high performance player.

Jordan Harbinger is co-founder of The Art of Charm, Inc.  As an expert in the art of social dynamics, applied psychology and interpersonal relationships,  Jordan has provided clients with the skills necessary to building strong and effective connections in life and work, leading to deeper personal and professional friendships and lasting respect from peers, colleagues and clients.

App of the Day

iCalender

BusyCalender

Book of the Day

How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Insight of the Day

Build relationships beforehand and use them to put leverage behind your network or services. Don't wait until you are ready to launch the product.

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

In today's world you have to make yourself intriguing and distinctive; it's no longer just your product you need to promote. Potential clients and customers are looking for a personal connection in their transactions, and a commitment from companies who stand behind their products and apart from their competition.

Work backwards: Develop a personal connection or relationship with potential clients first. Then do business. This will make a world of difference.

As a high performer, don't think you can just out-perform your competitors.  Embrace your vision, build the high quality of life you aspire to, and be successful on purpose.  Then focus on relationships.  Remember the law of reciprocity. Give people what they want, value and service, and they will give you their business.

Resources

The Art of Charm - Life Coaching for the Modern Guy

Mentions

Jayson Gaignard with Mastermind Talks - also at AES Nation

Seth Godin

Ari Meisel - also at AES Nation

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Entrepreneurs, take note! Dexter Guerrieri's internationally recognized sales style and captivating presence is not to be missed. In NYC's richest real estate market his formula has worked wonders, securing the highest sales prices annually for six of the last 10 years.

Dexter Guerrieri, president, founder and co-owner of Vandenberg, Inc., currently dominates Manhattan's West Side real estate townhouse market in quality sales and reputation. Original in both sales methods and his exclusive personal touch, Guerrieri has achieved an unparalleled rate of success among all agents in his niche in quantity sold and prices obtained.

His passion, his sales formula, and his vision are clearly present when discussing and describing these unique and most exclusive properties to clients prepared to make the investment. Dexter Guerrieri is Manhattan's townhouse expert.

Passions

One of Dexter's personal passions involves creating and finding a sense of community within a place, giving it structure and balance to truly define its importance.

App of the Day

Evernote - The workspace for your life’s work

Book of the Day

Exponential Organizations: Why new organizations are ten times better, faster, and cheaper than yours (and what to do about it) by Salim Ismail, Michael S. Malone and Yuri van Geest

Insight of the Day

Create a team... It's not about star sales people; it's about long-term team playing.

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

The client experience starts from the very first interaction. It's about providing the right information so potential clients can make informed decisions. It's also about scaling up, putting technology to work, finding your niche and taking massive action.

Create rich content and data mine it. Having a small, engaged audience is more powerful than trying to connect with random masses.

Have the right team members ready to execute, even when you are away from the business. Improve on your own quality of life by taking the time. Make sure you have the ability to leave your own business and have it run its course, successfully, without you involved.

Resources

New York Townhouse Experts - Townhouses For Sale in New York

Mentions

Dan Sullivan - also at AES Nation

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As a serial entrepreneur and filmmaker, Jeff Hays is spearheading movements within his industry. His films are documentaries that impact and move his audience, exposing corruption and controversy in global institutions.

Nominated for an academy award for his film, On Native Soil, in 2005, Jeff Hays continues to achieve great success with rave reviews in the NY Times and various social media outlets. Within the first year of launching his film and television production company, Capstone Entertainment, Jeff generated over 10 million in revenue.

His secret has been to focus on building his fan base making powerful documentary films on relevant essential subjects that people want to watch. Jeff continues to have great passion and huge success within his industry year after year.

App of the Day

Asana

Book of the Day

The Tools: 5 Tools to Help You Find Courage, Creativity, and Willpower--and Inspire You to Live Life in Forward Motion by Phil Stutz and Barry Michels

Insight of the Day

Create an unfair competitive advantage and deliver real value. Use Jeff Hays' business model and discover your own self-liquidating, self-funding measures of crowd sourcing.

John’s 3 Key Take-aways

Build a great business. Pursue a non-traditional venture or focus on getting ahead of the curve.

Use Jeff Hays' business model and discover your own self-liquidating, self-funding measures of crowd sourcing.

Use these tools to accelerate your success dramatically. Through self-funding, self-liquidating campaigns you can create the audience which will embrace your message and follow you. You can really make a difference.

Resources

Jeff Hays Films - Movies That Create Movements

Mentions

Jeff Walker

Dean Graziosi

Samuel Z. Arkoff

Roger Corman

Louis Sportelli

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