Born to Impact

From a small town girl living an "average" life to a 7-figure business earner and coach at 25, Amanda Bucci's story is an incredible one. In this episode we discuss the keys to her success, and the lessons she learned along the way, including:

-The meaning and inspiration behind her 7-figure brand "Flourish & Conquer"

-The value of spending time with yourself to understand yourself, find your path, and build self-confidence

-Why "discovering others" is such a critical element to success in any business

-The importance of doing "scary" things regularly to push you out of your comfort zone

-The #1 reason and habit that skyrocketed Amanda's career and pushed her into her calling

And so much more!

If you feel you've settled into an "average" life when you were created for so much more, but you're unsure how to go about transitioning into your calling, this is an episode you surely aren't going to want to miss!

Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

To learn more about Amanda and to connect with her directly, follow her on Instagram (@amandabucci) and be sure to check out her website www.AmandaBucci.com

Do you struggle with being an introvert or with anxiety and you feel it makes it extra hard for you to be successful in an extroverted world?

Meet my first business coach, "introvert" turned global speaker, prolific author and mega success story, Craig Ballantyne.

His coaching clients have generated nearly 1 BILLION dollars in revenue, and in this special episode, Joel, Craig and Dan discuss so many important topics including:

- How to overcome social anxiety and a negative past riddled with alcoholism to become an unstoppable source for good

- The dangers of "labels" and operating in a label-based "box" when you were created for so much more

-The power of accountability when striving to achieve any short- term and long-term goals

-5 questions to ask yourself to discover what you REALLY want in life and exactly how to get there

-Craig's specialty – how to get way more done in less time and skyrocket your productivity through the roof

-Creating a 10X vision for your life, and an action plan to achieve it

And so much more!

If you have goals and dreams and are struggling to make them a reality, this episode has the power to completely change the trajectory of your life. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

To learn more about Craig and to connect with him directly, follow him on Instagram (@realcraigballantyne) and be sure to check out his new book, Unstoppable, at www.BeUnstoppableBook.com

This episode is going to challenge you, inspire you, and blow your mind all at the same time.

Welcome Nick Santonastasso, a young man living a MASSIVE life of impact. Born with no legs and only one arm, Nick came into this world at a major disadvantage, but refused to allow it to define him. Instead, he figured out how to become independent, went on to wrestle in high school (as a varsity wrestler against able-bodied kids), and is now a competitive bodybuilder and insanely inspiring global keynote motivational speaker.

In this episode, Joel, Dan and Nick go deep into a number of topics, including:

-The strategies Nick used to overcome the odds and live a life of massive impact, despite his physical limitations

-The importance of gratitude and perspective, especially in life's most challenging times

-The critical ability to adapt when it comes to overcoming obstacles

-Nick's God-given "gift" of disability, and how he turned it into his biggest strength

-Dealing with depression and anxiety, and how to effectively pull ourselves out of the low points of life

-Repositioning failure to greatness, through the power of the mind

And so much more!

You are not going to want to miss a minute of this incredible episode. Even more, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

To learn more about Nick and to connect with him directly, check him out on Instagram (@nicksantonastasso), visit his website www.BookNickSanto.com, or pick up a copy of his book "Victim to Victor" on Amazon.

Do you want to make an eternal impact that lasts beyond this lifetime?

In this episode, Joel & Dan sit down with 35-year old pastor Jesse Eisenhart of Truth North Church in Mantua NJ, one of the fastest growing churches in America.

Jesse's story is a powerful one, going from never wanting to be a pastor (and feeling unqualified to do so) to speaking in front of more than 1500 people every Sunday, and impacting tens of thousands of lives.

Over the course of this 90-minute conversation, Joel, Dan, and Jesse cover an array of topics, including:

-The surprising formula for making an eternal impact

-The meaning of "true north" and how it has the power to impact everyone when they embrace it

-How being "unqualified" can actually be a major strength, not a weakness

-When and how to zero in on the "one voice" that matters, while muting all the others

-The "harmony" strategy when it comes to faith, family, and career

-The power of leading from a position of authenticity and transparency, even when the "standard" is perfection

And so much more.

If you want to leave an eternal impact—one that lasts beyond this lifetime—then you aren't going to want to miss this incredible episode. Even more, be sure to subscribe to the Born to Impact podcast to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

To learn more about Jesse and to connect with him directly, please visit www.truenorth.cc where you can tap in to what he and True North are doing, including a free archive of all of Jesse's past messages.

In this game-changing episode Joel & Dan sit down with bestselling author & relationship expert Danny Silk. Danny is an international speaker, the founder of Loving on Purpose (a booming online community and life academy) and the author of 5 books, including the international bestseller Keep Your Love On (with more than 100,000 copies in print).

Over the next hour, Joel, Dan, & Danny will take you on a journey exploring such topics as:

-Danny's unlikely path and inspirational story to becoming an internationally renowned public speaker, speaking to crowds upwards of 10,000 people

-The difference between powerful and powerless people, their self-talk, and their behavior (and how to identify and change if necessary)

-How to handle the tricky situation of someone else bringing you into their "mess"

-How to handle conflict effectively by shifting the goal of the conversation

-How to truly "help" people by empowering them, instead of enabling them

And so much more. If you want to live a life of impact, you HAVE to learn to master your communication in any and every relationship. The content of this episode is so insightful and so powerful, and has the ability to literally change the rest of your life if you apply it. Truly.

Don't miss this incredibly important topic with one of the world's most sought after experts on communication and relationships.

And be sure to subscribe to ensure you get notified as new episodes release each week!

To learn more about Danny and to connect with him, please visit www.LovingOnPurpose.com or check him out on Instagram (@dannylovingonpurpose)

In this episode Joel & Dan continue to lay the foundation for the Born to Impact movement with the second installment of the 5 Pillars of Impact, covering:

-Pillars 3 – 5 of the 5 Pillars

-Joel initially being the worst sales & marketing guy at his local gym

-Dan going from not knowing how to use a computer to making $30K profit a month online

-The critical key to going from great to unstoppable

-The "goal expansion" technique for never peaking

-The one thing you must NEVER do if you're going to have long-term success & impact

And a bunch of wild stories along the way that you're sure to relate to, love, and be encouraged by.

If you want to live a life of impact—where you are making a DIFFERENCE in your family, relationships, and career—understanding, embracing, and adopting the 5 Pillars of Impact is a must.

Enjoy this new episode, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes to be notified of new episodes as they release! Happy listening!

START HERE: If you are new to the podcast, this is absolutely the episode you'll want to start with. In this inaugural episode, Joel Marion and co-host Dan Long lay the foundation of the Born to Impact podcast, covering:

-What to expect from the podcast

-How Dan & Joel met

-The podcast origination story

-What is "Impact"?

-Pillars 1 & 2 of the 5 Pillars of Impact

If you want to live a life of impact—where you are making a DIFFERENCE in your family, relationships, and career—understanding, embracing, and adopting the 5 Pillars of Impact is a must.

Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE on iTunes to be notified of new episodes as they release! Happy listening!

Born to Impact is the one and only podcast specifically designed to move you further towards living the life you were born to live. Hosted by bestselling author and serial entrepreneur, Joel Marion, the goal of every Born to Impact episode is to give you clear and actionable steps—not fluff, but real, practical takeaways—to help you live a more impactful life... A life of purpose... A life where you're making a difference in your family, in your relationships, in your career, and in the world around you.