Sharon Lechter is a keynote speaker and as a business strategist and mentor, is an elite entrepreneur. She is a bestselling author, philanthropist, business strategist mentor, licensed CPA for 35 years, and a mother and grandmother. 

What was his childhood like? (03:21)

• I grew up in Florida and started working in Georgia wherein only a few women in business
• When I'm 26, I started building my own business as I don't want to work hard for others

How did you start with financial education (8:28)

• My son had a little bit of credit card debt- I thought I was mad at him but I was mad at myself
• So for the rest of the year, I dedicated myself on financial education and literacy

How did you get involved with Napoleon Hill Foundation (10:47)

• My husband and I have a publishing company and become friends with the CEO of Napoleon Hill Foundation
• I got a call one day- and my project was to bring Napoleon Hill's message back to the market

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Giacomo Fallucca has more than 30 years of experience in the food industry, primarily working in the family business. Today he is an owner of and serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Palermo's Pizza – Milwaukee's hometown frozen pizza manufacturer. The family-owned business was founded in 1964 when Giacomo's father and mother opened a bakery in Milwaukee's Third Ward, which evolved into an award-winning restaurant before expanding into a nationally recognized manufacturing company.

What was his childhood like? (03:21)

• My brothers and I are raised in our parents' business
• My parents have no plan B. They had to make it work
• I grew up in an adult world but still enjoy playing as a child

How did you get through obstacles in business?  (16:01)

• They were several obstacles that may take years to resolve from growing the brand, day to day fight, etc.
• They were a lot of times I almost give up, lots ups and down
• But I'm resilient and sticking to my goal-and not giving up contribute to our success

Check out Giacomo here.

Ralf Weiser is a thought and community leader with a passion for creating an organization that employees are drawn to because it offers a purposeful, fun, and safe environment with many career opportunities. He has helped create a work environment that is very attractive to this very talented and gifted part of the workforce

What you currently do (04:30)

• Work with Gen z and Millennial talent
• Create a career pathline for younger talent

The Millennials and Gen Z  (13:20)

• Give some time and try to find out what's working without reinventing the wheel
• Millennials and Gen Z are willing to learn and so structured

How do you hire/maintain talent  (20:40)

• Hiring process from job description to interview will reflect your company to Millenials and Gen Z

• Put ownership and encourage self-development
• And many more...

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Craig Hughes is the Founder & Chairman at Total Transit based in Phoenix, Arizona.  Craig Hughes has been honored as the University of Arkansas Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2012 and one of 25 Most Admired CEO's & Top Level Executives by the Phoenix Business Journal.

What inspires him to be a businessman and early beginnings (02:30)

• My father is a big inspiration
• I started working commission-based rather than salary based
• At age 30, I decided not to work with any boss

How does the journey started  (8:10)

• When I purchased it, I don't know what I'm doing and don't have any control with the revenue
• I decided to start another company where I have own control
• The company evolved through the years, changing with the times and still growing
• I created a foundation because of Eagle summit
• Why you can't dream big enough! 
• Why you need input from experienced people to achieve more in life

Check out Total Transit here.

Jeff Goins is a writer, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the best-selling author of five books, including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. His award-winning blog Goinswriter.com is visited by millions of people every year. Through his online courses, events, and coaching programs, he helps thousands of writers succeed every year. Jeff lives just outside of Nashville, where he makes the world's best guacamole.

How does he get started with his journey? (02:27)

• I've worked for myself for years but had a feeling of dissatisfaction with my job
• I'm feeling guilty but not really happy with my position
• Why I fear success on another field

Tips on how to look for your real passion  (5:30)

• Imagine your funeral, and plan your life background 
• Why you need to be in a right train and why is it not too late to restart
• Don't waste your life chasing things that do not matter to you

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Michael is the president of Comprehensive Benefits, LLC, a thriving Medicare-benefits agency. Having spent years as a career agent on an insurance agency, Michael brings in sales leadership, marketing, strategic planning, recruitment and customer service.. 

What is your motivation for helping seniors? (05:26)

• I remember my grandma living with us and I watched her go through some of the challenges
• My dear aunt, my mentor growing up, made me fell in love with this population

Where are you now? (14:50)

• After working with Humana, I started a new agency with a partner
• But something is still missing, then Tom came in
• Tom's challenges are game-changer
• Importance of clear priorities

Connect with Michael here.

Brett Blair is the founder and president of Best Life Global, LLC., a coaching and consulting company providing business growth, leadership and executive coaching, training and organizational consulting services. Brett is also founder of Sanford Rose Associates-Brighton, an executive search firm headquartered near Detroit, Michigan. Brett helps executives, business leaders, and teams to improve business performance while achieving balance and growth in their personal and professional lives.

What got you to where you are now? (02:55)

•  I'm pretty outgoing and loved people and very driven 
• I chose to be an engineer for about my profession, went to the university of Missouri, an engineering degree, got a job. Right out of college and hated it and engineering
•  I got my MBA as fast as I could and moved into non-technical roles and then met a girl, got married and spent 20 years in a corporate environment
•  I woke up one day with kind of an epiphany that what I'm doing at work is not making a difference.

Is your book based on what you've learned from Dr. Tom Hill?  (10:14)

•  Yes, it's a memoir. The last 10 years of my life, and some part of Dr. Tom Hill as well
•  I wrote it to honor Tom
•  And as Tom says, I have a moral obligation to make a positive difference in the life of every person.

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In this special episode, we have John Hall. He is the co-founder and CEO of Influence and Company. They work with clients ranging from fast-growing companies on the Inc 5000 to establish fortune 500 brands. He has a weekly column on Forbes and inc.com and has contributed to sites like the Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, and others.

What was your journey for the last 4 years? (02:46)

•  I didn't have a LinkedIn, I didn't know what Twitter, my FB is just getting started
• But right now, we're somewhere between 75 and 100 people on the team, we've got about 60 something full-time, and then we have quite a few contracted out as well.

Tips on someone who is just getting started (06:17)

-   The first thing is to start to document exactly where you are and where you want to be, and what are the potential steps that it's going to take to get you where you want to be. 

- Then create plan and the next steps

Building a platform the right way (12:58)

• It's not just about reaching a lot; it's reaching the right people consistently. 
• Don't worry about the number as much as the quality of the people because I would rather have a platform of 1000 quality people than 20,000, nonqualified 

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Elizabeth Ledoux is the founder of The Transition Strategists, an international boutique consultancy offering transition and succession planning strategies to family and private businesses as well as individuals. She is also a thought leader and sought-after speaker, addressing the topics of business succession planning, navigating transitions for companies and leaders, strategic growth, and the business journey.

Where did this mindset come from? (7:37)

• It has to do with following my intuition and following my spirit
• Making that decision as clear cut, and then you follow your heart too

What drove your transition into narrowing your focus into this niche (16:39)

• I'm constant learner-  but really focusing in on what was it that made me truly happy and fulfilling
• Now I love working with successful 

Impact of Dr. Tom Hill?  (21:55)

• I met Dr. Tom Hill around 8 years ago- and it was amazing
• I love his positivity and his spirit 
• I have updated my six year map and I've updated my G curve as well

Connect with Elizabeth here. 

For over 25 years, Roger has consulted with leaders from all types of companies, judges in federal courts, university faculty, social workers, teachers, nurses, construction workers, landscapers, and box-makers. He also helps his clients become better version of themselves so they can improve their own lives and the lives of those they serve.

When did you discover your passion? (04:07)

- I did have some skills in the areas of helping people grow and change and so It probably started in high school

-I didn't really know exactly how it would all turn out and how the gifts and skills that I have would eventually be used, but it all kind of muddled together and turned out, okay.

Advises on how to look for passion? (06:14)

- I think they need to look at their passions

- I think lots of people have passions. And they ask that very practical question, can I get paid for this? 

- if you can't marry your passion with your income production, then you darn well better reserve a ton of time and energy for it outside of work.

Tom's six areas and habits of success (19:57)

- A lot of people think success is this thing, or that thing, is this all over the map. It's literally taking these six areas, and focusing on the six, and mastering the six.

- One of the practices I see is time and quiet reflection

- Really successful people recognize the importance of good sleep, and of quiet reflection, contemplation, and meditation

Connect with Dr. Roger Hall here.