"Keep pressing forward. There’s hope. People need you. If we can shift our focus away from ourselves, we have the power to change the world. Your purpose is intricately tied to others—it may not reach millions, but never underestimate the power of touching a life through your healing story."

Following the release of Against All Odds, L.A. Roberts joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on how persistence in business makes a tangible impact as well as her chapter in the book. Roberts' chapter entitled "Finding Your Purpose in Your Pain" shares her personal and professional experiences that led her to achieving success by showcasing persistence and determination each step of the way.

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"But I also learned something critical after walking away: how to separate myself from that product. It was difficult, but in order to achieve success, you need to ensure that the value the customer gets comes from their connection to the experience. Not from their perceived connection to you."

In this episode of Beyond the Book, we take a closer look at a powerful chapter from "The E-Myth Evolution," featuring special guest Michael Fomkin, one of the book’s contributing authors. Michael shares key insights from his chapter entitled "The Pizza Guy" and dives into a story of overcoming misconceptions and ultimately achieving success. Together, he and host Ryan Ruff explore how these concepts can be applied to everyday situations, helping you become a more influential leader and effective communicator.

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"The days of sleeping on air mattresses are a distant memory, a relic of a time etched in struggle. Yet that woman, exhausted and driven by necessity, lives within me still. She’s the foundation of who I am now, the bedrock of resilience upon which I’ve built a life overflowing with love, fulfillment, and the hard-won knowledge that even the toughest battles can reveal our most unexpected strengths."

Following the release of Against All Odds, Dr. Obioma Martin joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on how persistence in business makes a tangible impact as well as her chapter in the book. Dr. Obioma's chapter entitled "Sixteen: A Symphony of Survival" shares her personal and professional experiences that led her to achieving success by showcasing persistence and determination each step of the way.

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"As I learned to do, I want to help others press through their pain. It begins with a shift in mindset and a belief that even in the darkest storms lies the promise of a better tomorrow."

Following the release of Mindset Matters, Salintae Tuzo-Smith joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on how mindset in business makes a tangible impact as well as her chapter in the book. Salintae's chapter entitled "My Path of Resilience: Wisdom for Making it Happen Despite Hard Times" shares her personal and professional experiences that led her to achieving success by choosing her mindset and outlook each step of the way.

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"They say when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Sometimes life is that teacher for me, just dropping by to shatter my world and deliver new perspectives."

Following the release of Mindset Matters, Patti Boes joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on how mindset in business makes a tangible impact as well as her chapter in the book. Stacie's chapter entitled "Being Shatterproof: Your Most Hidden Superpower and the Missing Piece" shares her personal and professional experiences that led her to achieving success by choosing her mindset and outlook each step of the way.

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"I’m not sure what in your life has you scared or trapped, but I give you permission to borrow hope from me. Take that hope, and let it lead you through the pain, fear, and sadness, knowing there is a new ending planned for you that you can’t see yet. And until you get there, take this hope and use it until you can find your own."

Following the release of Against All Odds, Dr. Crystal Nelson joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on how persistence in business makes a tangible impact as well as her chapter in the book. Dr. Nelson's chapter entitled "Borrowing Hope" shares her personal and professional experiences that led her to achieving success by showcasing persistence and determination each step of the way.

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"I hope that when you consider the influence you want to have on others in your lifetime, you won’t be intimidated but rather inspired by the fact that you, yes you, might just lead a discussion, or make a decision, or develop a solution, or role-play a character, that impacts lives for years to come."

In this episode of Beyond the Book, we take a closer look at a powerful chapter from "Influence and Impact with Chris Voss," featuring special guest Andrew Brennan, one of the book’s contributing authors. Andrew shares key insights from his chapter entitled "Embracing The Journey: Where True Impact Takes Root" and dives into the principles of negotiation, leadership, and persuasion that have shaped his career. Together, he and host Ryan Ruff explore how these concepts can be applied to everyday situations, helping you become a more influential leader and effective communicator.

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"Just as a chord in a song requires the blending of individual strings to create a harmonious sound, we can learn to interact with one another by harmonizing our perspectives, cultivating understanding, and ultimately, working together to strike accord and create!"

In this episode of Beyond the Book, we take a closer look at a powerful chapter from "Influence and Impact with Chris Voss," featuring special guest Blair Lukan, one of the book’s contributing authors. Blair shares key insights from his chapter entitled "Striking Accord: The Art of Agreement" and dives into the principles of negotiation, leadership, and persuasion that have shaped his career. Together, he and host Ryan Ruff explore how these concepts can be applied to everyday situations, helping you become a more influential leader and effective communicator.

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"We’ve come to realize that true leadership does not require authoritative persuasion; rather, it thrives when people are naturally inspired, when purposes align, and when hearts are genuinely cared for."

In this episode of Beyond the Book, we take a closer look at a powerful chapter from "Influence and Impact with Chris Voss," featuring special guest Sheryl Driggers, one of the book’s contributing authors. Sheryl shares key insights from her chapter entitled "The Power of Quiet Persuasion" and dives into the principles of negotiation, leadership, and persuasion that have shaped her career.

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"I was the one who asked for the divorce, and believe me, I never thought that was even a remote possibility at that point in my life. I thought my marriage was the best it had ever been. What a stark  realization that nothing could have been further from the truth."

Following the release of Mindset Matters, Stacie Shifflett joined us on the podcast to discuss her take on how mindset in business makes a tangible impact as well as her chapter in the book. Stacie's chapter entitled "Turning Pain into Power: How an Unexpected Divorce Put Me on the Path to Self-Fulfillment" shares her personal and professional experiences that led her to achieving success by choosing her mindset and outlook each step of the way.

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