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Years ago Luke DePron, a Weight Loss and Transformation Coach, took transformation photos of himself for a Huffington Post article. Since then, supplement companies have stolen and recycled his photos as "proof" of their product.

But there's one itsy bitsy little problem: the photos were fake!

For the article, Luke took a photo of himself looking scruffy, sad, and out of shape. Three hours later after hitting the gym and getting ready for some glam shots, he took his "after" photos.

The point of the article was to show how easy it is to use fake transformations and testimonials to sell products.

To this day he still kindly lets companies know not to use his photos!

Luke and I had a blast nerding out about fitness, weight loss myths, and so much more!

Check out Luke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-depron-weight-loss-performance-coach-0755a238/

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Balance in your life is an overhyped myth.

If you're chasing perfect balance, you've found the fast track to the hamster wheel of disappointment. You'll be working on that mission the rest of your life.

If, however, you're looking for more work life harmony, you'll find it when you pay attention to your investments. When I say investments, I'm talking about time, money, relationship capital etc. All those things that continually put effort into and have the opportunity to grow and thrive over time.

If you're choosing to invest heavily in a business venture, and neglect to invest in family, health, your spiritual life, and your finances, you may wake up one day to find many of those areas bankrupt.

Choosing a timeframe of intense investment in certain areas might be a better strategy.

If you're launching a business, taking some of your time you may have allocated towards family might be a smart play in the short term. But when that sacrifice becomes medium term and then long term, you'll see the effects of a poor investment strategy.

Tune in this week as Brandon Eastman, Ben Albert, Christine Smith and I dive into Bravery and Balance in Your Business!

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Ben Albert

Brandon Eastman

Christine Smith

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Your profile, interactions, and posts all contribute to your personal brand on social media. 

The age of personified brands is ending. We are firmly in the personal branding golden era. 

An age where internet nobody's can earn six figures online by taking selfies on vacation. A time where capturing peoples attention can directly equate to dollars in your pocket. 

Deanna Russo joins the show today to share how you can improve your reach, grow your following, and concentrate your impact on LinkedIn.

Check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannarusso1/

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Mark Silverman has the classic "rag to riches" story. Going from alcohol and substance abuse to homelessness to mansion and sports car and all the trappings of success.

His perspective has given him a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to share.

When we got on the subject of boundaries and relating with those around us, Mark shared some profound insights. We dove into the stages of boundary setting starting from the harsh oversetting to the humble and timid apologies and finally ending up setting boundaries with your knees and elbows. Those knees and elbows allow you to create space. You can be unapologetically you.

We talked about the consequences of doing that.

When Mark used to enter a room he was everyone's friend. He was a chameleon, shifting himself to reflect back wheat each person needed. He was eminently likeable.

When he started speaking his mind and sharing his real thoughts and setting appropriate boundaries, he was shocked to discover not everyone wanted to be his friend. He got in more verbal scuffles. And many people walked away hurt or offended.

Months or years later, many of those same people came back to say that he told them exactly what they needed to hear, even if it was offensive.

We unpack addiction, what it takes to be a great coach, and so much more!

Check out Mark's website: https://www.markjsilverman.com/

And his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark22102/

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Have you ever wondered why certain people go beyond just being successful?

It seems like they have a "golden touch" where things just seem to work out.

They still make mistakes, but those mistakes somehow magically lead them to their next success.

They write a book every year. They have massively successful businesses while somehow maintaining a healthy personal life at the same time. And it seems like they can always quote a groundbreaking study or two in casual conversation.

These types of people aren't one of a kind. There are many out there.

And Jose Escobar shared a habit that many of them practice.

The habit revolves around your commonplace books, a method of archiving knowledge that gained popularity in the renaissance era.

By saving your knowledge you are protecting against the greatest of all human challenges: our limited memory. You can begin collecting statistics, poems, articles, insights, and studies that you can collate and use later to write your own book, create an article, or use in a speech or workshop.

Listen in as Jose describes this masterful habit and so much more!

Make sure you connect with Jose on Facebook and ask about his amazing Mastermind community! https://www.facebook.com/jaesco25

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Welcome to a new segment of the show!

After Ben, Christine and I recorded this episode we knew we needed to do more consistent collaborations. We brought in our mutual friend Brandon and it's been a blast creating and exploring ideas and concepts together. We named it ABC Lunchbreak because of our initials Andrew, Ben, Brandon, and Christine, and because we record it live during a lunch hour on LinkedIn.

We've leaned into the ABC portion of it because we crowdsource what the next topic is going to be by going through the alphabet, picking a few concepts, and letting our audiences vote on what they want us to talk about.

Our first episode is going through the letter "A" and our most requested topics were centered around Authenticity and Amplifying Your Brand.

Hop in and enjoy the show!

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Andrew Biernat

Ben Albert

Brandon Eastman

Christine Smith

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Most people want to write a book. Only 3% of the people that set out to do it ever finish.

With the ability to self-publish comes the opportunity to remove the gatekeeper.

There is no longer anyone but you standing in the way of getting your wisdom, your story, or your method into people's hands.

It's incredibly exciting. And it's also one of the most daunting challenges someone can undertake.

Chandler Bolt, author of the book Published. (and six others!) believes that publishing your book will change your life. 

It's changed his life and he's helped over 7,000 people publish their books through his business, Self-Publishing School. And he's helped thousands more (myself included) publish their books by following the blueprint laid out in Published.

Come along for the ride on this episode as Chandler shares practical tips for working on your book and some great strategic choices you can make to ensure it gets DONE!

Connect with Chandler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/

Listen to his podcast: https://self-publishingschool.com/podcast/

Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Published-Proven-Blank-Published-Author/dp/1539412334

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What makes a city or town thrive? 

What makes them feel like they are stagnant?

Matt Horn, through his extensive experience working the ground between businesses and municipalities shared some mind blowing insights into the planning, work, and execution of building villages, towns, and cities that grow and thrive.

The core piece of a thriving community is the sense of place. It needs to be attractive, offer the right amenities, have opportunities for shopping as well as entertainment and provide for the needs and aspirational desires of the people that live there. If a community and grow a strong sense of place, it will attract people that want to be there. 

With the place lined up, and the people joining and staying, businesses follow suit.

Businesses want to establish themselves in communities that have that sense of place because it means their people are more likely to stay and thrive.

There's one crucial thing that you can do if you want your community to be more attractive to people and to businesses. Tune in to find out what!

Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hornmd/

Listen to his show: https://mrbgroup.com/category/resource/podcast/

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Sharing is hard.

One thing Kyle Palmer and I have in common is that we're willing to open up about our stories and past challenges. Doing that helps us process and it also helps other people come along for the ride.

Some people are not meant to come on that ride.

Have you ever been ridiculed, belittled, or shamed for the struggles that you're experiencing?

Comments as simple as "XYZ person has it so much harder, count your blessings," can derail and stifle your ability to connect with those around you and process the challenges you face.

If you are unable to share your story, the people that surround you aren't your tribe.

We talk about this and so much more in today's episode!

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Anna Grabow left home at age 16 to pursue a career in ballet.

She's done battle with an eating disorder, helped deliver a baby as an EMT, and spent a lot of time struggling to find her own purpose.

Through each experience she learned more about herself.

She's now dedicated her life to helping and serving others.

We pulled apart the nuance of finding purpose and how to better enjoy the journey of personal discovery.

We also talked about:

-Why the way you talk to yourself determines the narrative you live out

-How to harness your subconscious to build yourself up

-How to get better at being vulnerable

-A great technique for creating healthy boundaries and expectations with the important people in your life

Connect with Anna on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-grabow-171351215/

Check out her podcast, The Premise of Purpose: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-premise-of-purpose/id1616763945

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