By Ethan Bridge
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Episode #051 - What makes the best… the best? It’s what they do when no one is watching.
And, how have certain teams and businesses been able to sustain unparalleled success while others are sporadic and inconsistent? Simple… it’s their culture.
Today’s guest on the podcast, Alan Stein Jr, is a keynote speaker and author who spent 15+ years as a performance coach working with the highest-performing basketball players on the planet.
When I say the highest performing basketball players on the planet, listen to this testimonial from Kevin Durant a 2-time NBA Champion, a 2-time NBA finals MVP and 10-time all-star: “Alan played a huge role in my development on and off the court and his guidance helped me get to where I am today.”
During his time as a coach, he was able to see how these world-class players utilized these ‘unseen hours’ and now teaches others how to by utilizing the mindsets, rituals, and routines of those world-class athletes and coaches.
He also realised how Successful leaders uphold incredibly high standards and they foster a culture of collective accountability. This is how these top teams were able to sustain that unparallel success I mentioned at the beginning of this introduction.
Alan is incredibly motivational and incredibly intelligent so I can’t wait for you to hear what he has to say.
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Be sure to follow Alan on all social platforms: @alansteinjr
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Episode #050 - Let me introduce you to today’s guest on CEO Journals, Bob Sager.
Most businesses aren’t as profitable as they could be. For many, sluggish sales, price competition or both are the norm. Many businesses earn smaller margins than they should because consumers don’t perceive them as uniquely valuable.
There’s an old saying: ‘If you keep doing what you’ve been doing, you’ll keep getting what you’ve been getting.’
This is where Bob Steps in. With Over 30 years’ experience in sales, training and entrepreneurship with a mastery of the psychology, sociology and biology of human decision making he is adept at using creative thinking methods to convert this knowledge and experience into exceptional strategies that cause customers to perceive superior value.
Best of all, the strategies he advises are easy to implement. Like hinges on a door, they are little things that add huge perceived customer value – and swing buying decisions!
Competitors will copy what you’re doing that works, so continuous innovation is a must! And to innovate you must be creative. You may disagree with me, however, everyone is a creative thinker and Bob and I are going to prove this to you in today’s episode.
I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals.
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Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobsager/
Be sure to check out Spearpoint Solutions: https://spearpointonline.com/
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Episode #049 – This week’s guest on CEO Journals is Jedidiah Collins.
Many kids on a playground today have the dream of going pro in sports and getting to test their skills against the best in the world. Some are lucky enough to play at college level, but how many take the next leap to be a Pro?
Of the 380,000 student-athletes in America, 99% will become a professional in something other than their sport!
Jed’s first question: How was he going to become a 1%?
This led him to observing and absorbing from everyone around him who he felt he could learn from. It left him wondering why more people had not been introduced to this toolbox of success and drove him to create what he calls Rookie to Veteran.
Once Jed began achieving the dream of playing in the NFL, he came across another number.
Only a few get to achieve the dream of walking into a professional locker room, but how many were walking out of that same locker room having captured the dream?
Over 70% of professional athletes fall on financial hardships soon after they are done playing!
This led Jed to his second question: How was he going to become a 30%?
Life decisions come quick after being handed a sizable check as a 22-year-old, and it is these decisions that Jed began to realize he was totally unprepared for. He went to highly educated people like his brothers to ask what to do, only to realize this was not a him problem, this was an everyone problem.
So, he dove headfirst into the world of money. He understood the told that his body and mind were going to take in achieving the dream and did not want to miss the opportunity to capture that dream.
Jed’s observations are what lead him to become a 1% and then a 30%. Translating these observations of watching how the best in the locker room and the boardroom operate is his life’s passion.
I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals.
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Visit Jed’s Website: www.jedidiahcollins.com
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Episode #048 – From Foster Care To The NFL: Dealing With Identity Shift with Anthony Trucks.
Anthony started his life in foster care where he had 20 life-shattering shifts. These shifts started as early as three years old when he and his three siblings entered into foster care. Anthony endured beatings, starvation, and forms of torture all before the age of six. He certainly wasn’t dealt the easiest hand in life. Fortunately, after years of misfortune, he was placed into a home where he would eventually be adopted as the sole black person in a poor but loving, all-white family 8 years later.
Anthony’s life has been riddled with misfortune even three decades later. For most these issues would leave them broken however, for Anthony it was the opposite. He’s been able to fight through his troubles and emerge the other side more successful every time.
Anthony played college football for the University of Oregon and then played in the NFL for the Bucs, Redskins, and Steelers. After his career-ending injury playing for the Steelers, he started his own company, where he now helps people design and build better lives in the areas of business, fitness, and overall personal development.
During the episode, we discuss Anthony’s journey to the NFL and how he then managed to transition into an incredibly successful entrepreneur despite the initial early troubles when we had little idea as to how to run a business.
I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals.
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Visit Anthony’s website: www.anthonytrucks.com
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Episode #047 - Many of us are unable to unlock our full potential as we simply don’t know who we are as an individual. But some of you may be thinking, how on earth do I find out about my true self?
Do not worry as today's guest Steven Kuhn has gone through that exact journey. Joining the army at 19 years old he completely reinvented himself. Going in he had no idea who he was but, from the moment he shaved his head and put on that uniform it was a clean slate.
This isn’t the only time Steven has had to seek a deeper meaning to his being. throughout his journey, which we go into great detail, Steven ended up homeless and so decided to live with Benedictine Monks. What he discovered during his time here was fascinating and we talk all about it.
This time spent in the monastery with nothing to do but think about himself as an individual is what has helped him evolve into the incredibly successful entrepreneur he is today.
I can’t wait for you to hear what Steven has to say. His journey is incredible: from joining the army to becoming homeless, to being Mick Jagger’s bodyguard to now the incredible entrepreneur you’re in for a treat this episode.
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Episode #046 - Years ago, after being involved in a nearly fatal car accident, Alan questioned everything.
What if that was it? Did he courageously fight for what he believes in? Did he love openly, honestly, and fiercely?
Not liking his answers, he decided to change forever.
Today, Alan is a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach/Consultant, and the Co-host of The Hyper Conscious podcast.
He is here today to help you believe in yourself and your own brighter future and to inspire, motivate, and educate you on how to make those goals and dreams come true.
Physical health can often be overlooked as an entrepreneur. We become so fixated on the results of the business that our physical and mental health can often take a back seat.
However, if you’re not of peak physical and mental health, how Is your body supposed to be able to perform at its peak level? It simply can’t.
This is where Alan steps in. He’s a fitness fanatic. Being a model and having won men’s physique competitions he knows exactly how to train your body and mind to be at its highest performing level.
That’s part of what Alan and I discuss today. Alan is incredibly knowledgeable and a phenomenal speaker, so I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals.
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Reach out to Alan on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alazaros88
Listen to the Hyper Conscious Podcast: www.thehyperconsciouspodcast.com
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Episode #045 - Professional athletes are the best in the world at what they do. Nobody is better than them. Yet, they all have coaches. That doesn’t always mean that the coaches are better at what they’re teaching. They are there to hold the players accountable. They are there to pick up on the minute tweaks that could lead to marginal gains in performance. They’re there to help when these athletes are at their lowest points. They are there to make sure the athlete continues to perform at the highest level.
Dana Cavalea, today's guest on the podcast, was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the New York Yankees. He helped lead the team to a World Championship in 2009. That same year he was awarded the Nolan Ryan Award which is given to the top Strength & Performance Coach in Major League Baseball as voted by his peers.
Since being one of the top coaches in baseball Dana has transitioned to working as a performance coach and consultant to Companies, Organizations, and some of America's Top CEOs, Executives, and Wall Street Fund Managers & Traders- helping them to optimize performance, productivity, and sales.
CEOs and top executives share many of the same qualities as these players. They want to be the best at what they do. Ultimately, they all want to enhance their performance so that they are untouchable by competition. Dana helps them achieve just that.
I hope you all enjoy this episode of CEO Journals!
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You can find everything you need to know about Dana at https://danacavalea.com/
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Episode #044 - Have you ever taken a step back and truly thought about your purpose in life?
Why do you wake up every morning? What is it that you want to achieve? Are you working towards being the best version of yourself?
When Glenn Lundy, today’s guest on the podcast, truly thought about what I’ve just mentioned was when his life changed forever. After failing an attempt at suicide, Glenn realised that he needed to take responsibility for his actions.
He was the only constant in his life that was causing a downwards spiral. Therefore, he was the only person with the ability to make a change.
Today, he is a husband to 1, a father to 7, and the host of the popular Facebook Live show #RiseAndGrind.
Glenn has been spotlighted on ABC, NBC, and CBS, and is an expert in dealership culture development, and leadership training.
With 20 year’s experience in the automotive industry, Glenn lead a dealership from 120 cars a month to an 800% increase in sales in just five years, becoming the 2nd largest used car franchise in the country.
Glenn has a unique ability to help identify the areas for growth in stores and teach creative ways to invoke a dealership’s spirit.
With a background in sales, and finance, he uses his skill sets to create growth, as well as tapping into the mental side of human development.
I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals.
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Visit Glenn’s website: https://glennlundy.com/
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Episode #043 – COVID-19, a term that we’ve all had to become far too familiar with over the past couple of months. We know it’s effecting both individuals and business around the globe.
Today’s guest on the show, Andy Baldacci, decided morally to no longer charge his customers throughout the duration of the pandemic. Understanding that he shouldn’t be charging for a service that is currently providing no value. His company’s revenue currently stands at $0 – something that definitely wasn’t forecasted.
We delve into how he is making the best of this difficult and frankly unusual situation.
From professional poker player to the owner of a software company – Andy has an interesting story behind how he acquired SaberSim – a software that offers Daily Fantasy Sports projections and line-up builders for the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, and golf. Being from the UK the fantasy sports scene in America was fascinating to learn about, in cases I had no idea how much money could be at stake!
I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals.
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Make sure you connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-baldacci/
Visit SaberSim: https://www.sabersim.com/
Check out Andy’s podcast: The Effective Founder Show
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Episode #042 – There is more to a person than just their accomplishments… there is a journey. With social media nowadays we are often misled by those that we follow. We need to remember what we see is a highlight reel and a highlight real only. We see a snapshot of the moment, a fraction of the full story.
Every entrepreneur has a dream, a set of goals in which they are setting out to accomplish. And they each have their own values, in which they should never forget.
Matt Gagnon, todays guest on the show, believes in living a life aligned with your values. We all have up to five core values - that when honoured, evoke the best in us. The problem is that many people live life with values defined by others, leaving one feeling empty and like they are never enough.
It causes us to become fixated on the things that do make us feel whole and good about ourselves. It’s addiction. Matt first discovered this when he became addicted to praise. Not drugs or alcohol, or the things that people most commonly associate addition to – praise. And for 15 years Matt sold himself to the corporate lifestyle.
Sold himself to the point Matt had to go on medical leave with several severe and life-threatening health issues. Matt wasn’t set up in the perfect position to pursue self-employment. In fact, he was in quite the opposite. He barely had the energy to work 40-hour months. But it’s incredible what you can achieve when your back is up against the wall.
I hope you enjoy this episode of CEO Journals.
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Make sure you connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgagnon1/
Visit Matt’s Coaching website: https://lifestorycoaching.net/
Follow Matt on Instagram: @iammattgagnon
Call Matt: 512-541-6561
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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.