Be That 1% Podcast

Episode 270:

Title: Moving off-grid: Building a regenerative community homestead w Chase Spillman

Description:

Chase Spillman is a Husband, Father, founder, and leader of his own off-grid, regenerative farming community called Arcadia.

In this episode, James & Chase talk about the following:

• What it looks like to build a regenerative community homestead.

• The lessons learned from being in the country vs being in the city \

• Communication skills learned through running his own community

• What nature does for your mind and body

• Lessons from the bible and other spiritual texts that offer valuable mental models

Connect with Chase:

• IG: theroyalcode486

• IG: Arcadianamericanfarmsaz

Connect with James:

• IG: James_Silvas Web: Bethatonepercent.com / JamesSilvas.com

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Episode: 269

Title: How do I increase employee retention? Q/A series

Description: In this episode, James answers a question from the Be That 1% community regarding meetings and how to improve them. Tune in to learn what strategies you can implement to see an improvement in this area.

Have a question you want James to answer on the show? Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM through the @bethatonepercent IG profile.

Connect with James:

IG: James_Silvas

Web: jamessilvas.com / Bethatonepercent.com

Title: Sobriety, Adversity and lessons learned from the service industry w Lance Essihos

Description:

As an experienced veteran with adversity, Lance has faced some of life's most difficult challenges. Grinding his way through the hockey ranks to traveling the world as a bartender. Through his battle with drugs and alcohol for well over a decade, the tragic loss of his brother to suicide, followed by the great loss of his father to cancer only a year later, Lance realized he had hit rock bottom. In the darkest of days, he made a promise to himself that he would create a new life, one that would make an impact and inspire the masses, leaving the world in a better place than he found it. Lance has made it his mission to facilitate the message of positive change through adversity and encourage people to see the light through the darkness of life's worst moments.

Lance Essihos, a best-selling author and captivating host of the influential "University of Adversity" podcast, is on a transformative mission to turn adversity into purpose. As the visionary founder of Mic-Up Media, he ignites opportunities for aspiring leaders by connecting them with powerful podcast platforms. With over 400 transformative interviews featuring inspiring individuals, Lance sparks a profound sense of healing and human connection. His unwavering passion and drive empower others to embrace challenges, discover their true purpose, and reach new heights of success.

In this episode we discuss the following:

• The power of touch

• Lessons learned from working as a bartender all over the world

• Moving through loss and grief

• How sobriety changed his life

• Cultivating inner peace

• The 5 A's for working through adversity

• Life is ART

• Navigating the opinions of others

Connect with Lance:

• IG: LanceEssihos

• Podcast: Universityofadversity

Connect with James:

• IG: James_Silvas

• Web: Bethatonepercent.com / JamesSilvas.com

Episode: 267

Title: How do I increase employee retention? Q/A series

Description: In this episode, James answers a question from the Be That 1% community regarding employee retention. Tune in to learn what strategies you can implement to see an improvement in this area.

Have a question you want James to answer on the show? Send an email to [email protected] or send a DM through the @bethatonepercent IG profile.

Connect with James:

IG: James_Silvas

Web: jamessilvas.com / Bethatonepercent.com

Title: Rising to your potential & shattering average

Description:

Managing time and priorities effectively is a challenge that many individuals face in their personal and professional lives. It requires careful planning, organization, and self-awareness to ensure that tasks are completed efficiently and that one's energy and attention are focused on the most important areas.

In this episode, our guest James Silvas, an International Mindset Specialist and Peak Performance Coach, discusses the importance of clearing the mind, breaking through fear, and optimizing performance in both personal and professional lives and shares his grounded and clear approach to enhancing productivity and offers practical tips for listeners to apply in their own lives.

James has dedicated his life to helping athletes, leaders, and high-performing teams optimize their performance and enhance the quality of their personal and professional lives. He shares invaluable insights on how to overcome fear and step into your full potential and provides practical strategies and ancient wisdom that will empower you to push past your comfort zone and achieve greatness.

We also dive deep into the importance of mental clarity and how it can impact your overall performance. James discusses techniques and tools to help you declutter your mind, find your flow state, and unlock your true potential. He opens up about his journey as an entrepreneur and how he manages his time effectively, and he also shares practical tips on prioritization, building passive income streams, and finding balance in both personal and professional life.

He emphasizes the importance of self-actualization and the journey toward becoming a heart-centered leader. He encourages listeners to embrace a new paradigm of leadership, one that combines raw lessons, ancient wisdom, and practical steps to reach their fullest potential. His personal story highlights the power of blending drive, discipline, and nurturing qualities to cultivate success.

This episode is truly a game-changer, providing valuable insights and strategies for personal growth and leadership.

Key Takeaways

[00:01:56] Triggered by a powerful presence.

[00:05:43] Cultivating strength and resiliency.

[00:07:46] Being told to be a psychologist.

[00:11:58] Be that one percent.

[00:14:15] Child rearing and support.

[00:17:30] Parenting and unconditional love.

[00:22:26] Changing the world.

[00:23:48] Leading and transferring leadership.

[00:27:11] The power of immediate connection.

[00:31:05] Pouring love into everything.

[00:34:23] Transitioning and intentional time management.

[00:38:30] Playing the long game.

[00:41:34] Leadership and family communication.

[00:43:45] Communication and gratitude in relationships.

[00:44:51] Importance of feedback for growth.

[00:50:22] Coaching vs. being a husband.

[00:52:08] Being present in relationships.

[00:56:30] Slow down to speed up.

Memorable Quotes

"And I wake up every day trying to deepen the mastery of this craft, which is connection and helping people get out of their own way and become their own best friends so they can live life on their terms." [00:12:45] – James Silvas

"How do you know if you're going to grow? You need feedback. How do you know if you did good? You need feedback. How do you know if you're wrong? You need feedback. Like no matter what you do, if you want to grow, you need feedback. There's just no way of getting around it. " [00:45:37] – James Silvas

Connect with Carissa:

• IG: @CarissaJohnsen

• Podcast: Transcendent Leadership

Connect with James

• IG: @James_Silvas

• TikTok: JamesSilvas

• Web: BeThatOnePercent.com

Episode 265: Branden Collinsworth

Title: Optimize to Materialize

Description:

Topics:

• Fight camp

• Losing his mother and the lessons learned

• Optimization habits and strategies

• Relationships

• How to create purpose, identify goals and operate from a clear vision

Connect with Branden:

• IG: BrandenCollinsworth

• Web: Warriorretreats.org

Connect with James:

• IG: James_Silvas

• Web: Bethatonepercent.com / JamesSilvas.com

Episode 264 w Cam Macdougall

Title: Breathwork, Recovery & Pushing Limits with Cam Macdougall

Description:

Cam MacDougall is a passionate individual whose life has been a profound transformation journey. From battling addiction to crime & violence, Cam has emerged with crystal clear clarity and an unwavering passion for helping others. As a transformational specialist, he has spent the past seven years utilizing the powerful Inbodyment Method to guide business owners and leaders toward achieving extraordinary feats they once believed were impossible.

One of his most awe-inspiring accomplishments includes a 38-day expedition, conquering the world's longest mountain bike route alongside a client. Cam's unwavering commitment to personal growth and his ability to inspire others to make him a remarkable force in transformation and accomplishment. Cam now travels the world sharing his transformational expertise through his private coaching, public speaking and Inbodied Breathwork experiences and retreats.

Cam joins James to discuss how he turned his life around and how we can go about challenging ourselves in the best way and foster a deeper relationship with our bodies to cultivate a greater level of health and longevity.

Connect with Cam:

• IG: CamMacdougall

Connect with James:

• IG: James_Silvas

• Web: Bethatonepercent.com / JamesSilvas.com

Episode 263:

Title: The pain stops when the truth starts with Jake Kauffman

Description:

Jake Kauffman is an International Transformation Coach & Spiritual Mentor for purpose-driven, visionary men & entrepreneurs seeking to grow in their life & leadership.

He has supported hundreds of men to thrive and reach the next-level in all areas of life, business & relationship.

His mission is to help men radically heal & transform so that they can achieve their full potential & fulfill their purpose.

He recently released his first book 'Let Love In': The Pain Stops When The Truth Starts.

James and Jake talk about what led him to write his book, masculinity and where most people, specifically men, go wrong with performance and living a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.

Topics:

• What is Masculinity vs Toxic Masculinity

• Living with Purpose

• Trauma

• Living on your terms

• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

• Navigating pain

• Healing from your past

Connect:

Jake Kauffman

IG: IamJakekauffman

Web: Awakewithjake.com

Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Love-Stops-Truth-Starts/dp/B0C1J3FDPX/ref=sr_1_1?crid=822F5G4QNSRG&keywords=let+love+in+jake+kauffman&qid=1689121722&s=home-garden&sprefix=let+love+in+jake+kauffman%2Cgarden%2C135&sr=1-1

James Silvas

IG: James_Silvas

Web: JamesSilvas.com / BeThatOnePercent.com

Episode 262: John Tierney

Title: The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us & How We Can Rule It w John Tierney

Description:

John Tierney is a former New York Times Science Columnist and Best-Selling Author.

He is currently a contributing editor to "City Journal" and the co-author of "The Power of Bad: How the Negativity Effect Rules Us and How We Can Rule It." He also co-authored a New York Times Bestselling Book titled Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength.

John joins James as they discuss how we can use the power of bad to not let fear control our lives, not live in our own limited biases and live on our terms.

Topics:

• Bad is stronger than good

• The Negativity Bias

• Stick vs Carrot - Motivating others

• Mainstream & Social Media

• The pollyanna theory

• The importance of gratitude

• How the elites use the power of bad for performance

Link to his books:

• The power of bad: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Bad-Negativity-Effect-Rules-ebook/dp/B07Q3NHPGZ

• Willpower: https://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Rediscovering-Greatest-Human-Strength-ebook/dp/B0052REQCY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RI7CBI95V8X6&keywords=willpower&qid=1687466210&s=digital-text&sprefix=willpower%2Cdigital-text%2C138&sr=1-1

Connect with John:

• City journal: https://www.city-journal.org/person/john-tierney

• Twitter: @JohnTierneyNYC

Connect with James:

• IG: James_Silvas

• Web: Bethatonepercent.com / JamesSilvas.com

Title: Connection, Intimacy & Sex with James & Amanda Silvas

Description:

Amanda Silvas joins James on the podcast today to talk about the strategies and lessons they have learned through their marriage, being parents to their two kids, and how to navigate connection, intimacy, and sex.

Show Topics:

• The difference between connection and intimacy

• Ways to experience intimacy

• The shocking statistics about sex

• How to communicate these topics to your partner

Show Links:

Connect with Amanda

IG: @IamAmandasilvas

Connect with James:

jamessilvas.com

Bethatonepercent.com

IG: @james_silvas