John Raatz advises A-list celebrities like Jim Carey, Madonna, and Eckhart Tolle. He’s also a pilot and former rock star. In this interview, you’ll learn how to partner with high profile celebrities, the benefits of narrowing your target market, and the importance of transformation in the entertainment industry.

Highlights:

1. Is it true that at the first Gate event, Meg Ryan couldn't get in?
2. What motivates John to pursue transformation as both a personal practice and a profession?
3. Why you have to ASK!!!
4. How to attract top celebrities and key influencers in one's industry.
5. How to monetize your skills and talents to achieve scalable success.

#LandYourDreamJob #SuccessStories #CareerJourney #PassionAndSkill #CreativeProfessionals #NicheSuccess #Visioneering #JohnRaatz #DavidWood #ExtraordinaryFocus

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William Arntz, a true trailblazer in the world of art, shares his remarkable journey from pioneering innovative productions to embracing the fusion of science and spirituality. With projects like "What the Bleep Do We Know!?", Arntz reshaped the landscape of creative expression. He shares his strategies for acceptance, collaboration, and innovative marketing that led to his iconic successes.

Highlights:

• What inspired the creation of "What the Bleep Do We Know!?"
• What was the pivotal strategy behind the film's grassroots success?
• Can "bad idea days" lead to an innovative breakthrough?
• What role did local engagement and organic buzz play in expanding the film's reach?
• What lessons can we learn from his journey about perseverance, creative adaptation, and pushing boundaries?

#WhatTheBleep #SellYourVision #UnconventionalSuccess #CreativePathway #AchieveYourDreams #ScienceAndSpirituality #DoubleYourRevenue #DavidWood #WilliamArntz #GrowYourBusiness #ExtraordinaryFocus

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For show notes and past guests, please visit https://focus.ceo/extraordinary-focus-podcast

Download the free 6 min video “How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less” at https://focus.ceo/focusvideo

Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at https://focus.ceo/training

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Sean Covel, a film and TV producer from South Dakota's Black Hills, shares his inspiring journey to Hollywood, the struggles he faced with authenticity, and his ultimate transition to storytelling. By embracing vulnerability and truth, Sean found success as a producer with credits like "Napoleon Dynamite" and discovered his true passion for writing children's books, making a positive impact through storytelling and philanthropy. 

We cover:

• How a chance encounter in Colorado shaped his Hollywood destiny
• The heartwarming tale of Sean's "12 Days of Pizza" program
• Turning quirky ideas into box office hits like "Napoleon Dynamite"

#12DaysOfPizza #NapoleonDynamite #EntrepreneurialJourney #BusinessGrowthStrategies #InspiringSuccess #FilmIndustryInsights #ProfitablePathways #SeanCovel #DavidWood #ExtraordinaryFocus 

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For show notes and past guests, please visit https://focus.ceo/extraordinary-focus-podcast/

Download the free 6 min video “How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less” at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo

Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training

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In this episode of Extraordinary Focus, David Wood interviews Barnet Bain, an Oscar-winner for “What Dreams May Come” (producer), renowned filmmaker, author, and educator. Barnett shares key insights on authentic conversations, effective leadership, and transformational relationships.

He then shares how he maintains integrity while navigating tough conversations in the entertainment industry and how non-transactional friendships can improve the way we relate to others. Prepare to transform your understanding of relationships as you tap into Barnet's experiences and discover invaluable lessons for your business journey. #Transformationalrelationships #Authenticconversations #Businessgrowth #Effectiveleadership #Nontransactionalfriendships #Barnetbain #Davidwood #Extraordinaryfocus

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For show notes and past guests, please visit https://focus.ceo/extraordinary-focus-podcast/

Download the free 6 min video “How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less” at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo

Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training

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Are you struggling to achieve your goals? Do you sometimes feel it's too big for you? Or that you're not aiming high enough?

In this episode of Extraordinary Focus, I'm excited to introduce you to Charlie Engle. Charlie is an incredible person who has achieved more than most of us ever will. More importantly, he is an expert when it comes to achieving any goal that you set your mind to. In this video, he is going to share with you his secrets on how to achieve anything that you want in life. Buckle up because this is one video you don't want to miss!

We covered a lot of ground, including:

• How Charlie ran two marathons every day for 111 consecutive days in the Sahara Desert.
• Getting FIXATED on what you want.
• Beware of hyper-focusing on the outcome.
• The scoop on meeting Matt Damon.
• How to change your relationship to pain.
• Being scattered vs FOCUS.
• The gift of being singularly focused.
• What ARE you addicted to? What's it costing you and what's possible?
• David's own relationship to crutches and addiction.
• Is being high functioning a smoke screen?
• Going from prison to speaking at NATO.
• Lessons from prison: what other people think of you isn't your business.
• How was life different before being sober?
• Why your happiness is up to you (regardless of your circumstances).
• What it takes, internally, to become sober.
• The power of community, and what happens if you don't have it.
• How to release the burden of your secrets.

Charlie Engle is one of the premier adventure athletes in the world today. He’s run across more than 40 countries but by far his most important accomplishment is his 29 years of clean and sober living. He is the best selling author of Running Man.  Charlie’s record setting run across the Sahara Desert led to the creation of H2O Africa, which is known today as Water.org, cofounded by Matt Damon.

Charlie has been a featured speaker at the United Nations, at NATO Headquarters in Belgium and on board the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier. He regularly trains Fortune 500 companies in strategies for resilience and addressing mental health issues.

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I was recently interviewed about my new book by Kathryn Thompson, host of Be the Sought After Entrepreneur. We had an exciting conversation about my book, Mouse in the Room, and I went over some key points on being the bad-ass leader people want to follow!

We discuss:

• How to have radical personal transformation.
• The RIGHT way to say what's on your mind so you don't have regrets.
• Your roadmap to truth.
• How to take advantage of the 3D Process.
• Create the space for what's truly meant to come to you.

A request for help!

If it resonates, we would love for you to be part of the mouse naming revolution! Here’s how you can do that:

• Get the book at Mouse in the Room or Amazon.   (Psst! There are some amazing bonuses for you!)
• If you think Mouse in the Room deserves 5 stars, please leave a review on Amazon.
• Post on social media that you got the book. Mouse naming is hard to do in isolation and easier if everyone does it! Let your friends have the opportunity to mouse name as well. We have some awesome promotional content and assets you can use on our site.

Kathryn Thompson is an award-winning marketing and communications expert, and the Founder of Creatively Owned.

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Recently, I was a guest on Corey Kupfer’s podcast, Deal Quest, where I revealed the five key ingredients to making the deal.  It was such a great episode that I wanted to share on my Extraordinary Focus podcast!

Tune in as we discuss:

• How to understand your power and what's possible for you.
• Why alliances are a huge possibility.
• How to break through limiting beliefs.
• How to find the courage and seal the deal.
• Why being charmingly persistent leads to strong alliances.
• How transparency can help you close more deals.
• Are you dreaming big enough?

Corey Kupfer is a deal-driven growth strategist, negotiator, deal-maker, speaker, and attorney. He’s also the founder of DealQuest, host of the weekly DealQuest Podcast, and author of Authentic Negotiating.

🎤 For show notes and past guests, please visit http://focus.ceo/podcast

🐭 Become a Better Leader.  Check out my book, Mouse in The Room: http://www.mouseintheroom.com

🚀 Get the Double Your Revenue Samurai Webinar for Free: focus.ceo/doubleyourrevenue

💰 Download the free 6 min video "How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less" at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo

✋ Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training

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It takes commitment to turn your life around and be happy.

In this episode of the Extraordinary Focus podcast, I chatted with Monique Rhodes about How To Be Happy. And we had a powerful conversation! As Monique says, “turning my life around feels equivalent to the training, determination and courage required to win an Olympic gold medal in Mind Training. It is the greatest achievement of my life.”

Tune in as we discuss:

• The secret to being happier.
• Practical tools to increase your happiness.
• Understanding where happiness comes from and how to take charge of it.
• Insight into why happiness is actually a habit.
• What do we do that takes away from happiness?
• How to reduce overwhelm.
• Insight into where stress and anxiety come from in our modern world and guidelines on how to reduce it.

Monique Rhodes is a Happiness Strategist who teaches students and corporations around the world how to master their lives. She has spent the last 25 years studying the mind and its relationship to happiness and suffering and over 70 universities and colleges use her program The 10 Minute Mind®.

For show notes and past guests, please visit http://focus.ceo/podcast Download the free 6 min video "How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less" at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_focusceo Instagram: http://instagram.com/_focusceo Facebook: http://facebook.com/extraordinaryfocus YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo/

Do you ever feel like creativity is a scary thing?

What I’ve learned is that creativity is not just an art. It's a way of life that can be applied to all areas of your life, from business to relationships.

Join me in this episode of the Extraordinary Focus podcast where I chat with Esma Kirim. We had a powerful conversation, discussing all things courage and creativity for life and business.

• Why giving yourself permission to be creative is key.
• A songwriting challenge!
• Acting lessons for life and business.
• How to be bravely original.
• The small steps to take when things seem too scary.

For show notes and past guests, please visit http://focus.ceo/podcast Download the free 6 min video "How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less" at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_focusceo Instagram: http://instagram.com/_focusceo Facebook: http://facebook.com/extraordinaryfocus YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo/

Bill Gallagher of Scaling Coach joins me on this Extraordinary Focus episode to discuss how to play bigger in our lives.

Going big takes courage - time to own who YOU are for all the right reasons!

Tune in now as we cover:

• How do we play small?
• Why do we play small?
• How can we play bigger?
• How to know WHEN to say something and when to keep quiet.
• The Leadership Flywheel: an inspiring model.
• Maintaining a positive emotional state (commitment and vulnerability)
• Getting a yes and action (rejection, overwhelm, don't go for what we want)
• Planning and empowerment to make better decisions.
• Coaching through the continuous cycle to grow and go big

For show notes and past guests, please visit http://focus.ceo/podcast Download the free 6 min video "How to Double Your Revenue by Focusing on Less" at http://focus.ceo/focusvideo Take the free 60 min Double Your Revenue training at http://focus.ceo/training Follow David: Twitter: http://twitter.com/_focusceo Instagram: http://instagram.com/_focusceo Facebook: http://facebook.com/extraordinaryfocus YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/ExtraordinaryFocuswithDavidWood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focus-ceo/