In this episode John talks about his experience owning a company and losing it, the things he learned from losing his job and money, and how he was able to navigate to bounce back in life. He also discussed true financial freedom, monotony in the corporate world and how it suppresses creativity, pursuing meaning and purpose, and his thoughts about retirement.

John Marty is on a mission to help people achieve financial freedom and pursue more fulfilling lives. At 31, he was penny-less, had a baby on the way, and zero job prospects, despite applying to 150 companies. John’s desperate situation led him to take a job at Best Buy for $12 an hour while reinventing himself through the completion of an MBA at the University of Colorado, and a 6-month software development boot camp. After graduation, John landed at American Express as a Senior Product Manager and then left for Amazon in 2017. His journey has led to a deep sense of perspective, humility, and purpose that he draws on to help shape the lives of others.

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There are forty million Americans with anxiety. With a statistical record of one in five rating. There is a need to address this anxiety attacks and convert it into an asset. The negative effect of anxiety is suicide. In adult ages suicide is the second leading cause of death.

Vineet is an accomplished management consultant from Minnesota who work with executives and helping companies optimize strategize and monetize. A blogger. He created a website called Anxiety Asset which aims to help people with low levels of anxiety direct the energy into positive force.

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In this episode Terrence Murphy talks about his background, on getting drafted with the NFL Texas A&M, and a walk thru on how he got into the real estate business. He also talks about how to increase returns and the importance of continuous learning.

Terrence Murphy is a retired American football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at Texas A&M University and professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Green Bay Packers. He is also the CEO, Broker for TM5 Properties, a real estate company specializing in residential, land and investments in Brazos County, Texas.

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Some analysts predict up to 30% of today's jobs will be automated by 2030. However not all jobs will face the same pressure. Demand for sales professionals, particularly, complex business-to-business sales continues to grow, as more and more of our economy becomes digitized and companies further invest in technology.

In this episode with David Kahn, Head of Sales for Google Cloud, Nevada, shares his journey into sales, what it takes to succeed, what he looks for when hiring, compensation and earning potential, as well as the things he wish he knew when he was younger. 

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Ever wondered about the intro and background music in TV shows, movies, commercials, and video games? There's a whole BILLION dollar industry behind it! This is also known as "sync license" and refers to an agreement surrounding the use of recorded music in any product involving the simultaneous use of music and moving images. Getting successful placement can come with huge exposure and can generate significant revenue through sync license fees and performance royalties.

In this episode, Jesse Josefsson talks about his journey with his music career, how the industry works, the type of earning potential that exists, why you do not need to be a rockstar to make a lot of money, and what it takes to get started and be successful.

Jesse Josefsson is a Professional TV/Film Sync Licensing music producer with credits with ABC, NBC, CBS, Nike, Ford, Jack In The Box, Outback Steakhouse & more. He also created 'Sync My Music' to provide knowledge and resources for other producers.

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In his seven years on the show, American Ninja Warrior, Abel approaches every course with something bigger than just buzzers on his mind. It could be his family, his students, or his community. In this episode, we discuss Abel's challenging childhood story that has helped him become the man and inspiration that he is today.

Abel Gonzalez is a seven-time competitor on American Ninja Warrior, first appearing on the show as a walk-on rookie who made it all the way to Stage Two of the National Finals. He is a personal trainer, public speaker, and owner of AXIOS Warrior Academy. In a short time, he has become one of the most beloved competitors due to his mission to make south Texas healthier with his motto "We Are All Abel.''

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Socrates said "know thyself" thousands of years ago. Those words are still just as important today. Self-awareness is a superpower because it is a critical component for growth both personally and professionally. In this episode, Brandon Smith, Director of Content Operations, Creative Marketing at video game publisher, Electronic Arts, talks about his journey, his definition of self-awareness, things he does to become more self-aware, and what he looks for when hiring people on his team.  

Brandon Smith is a Director of Marketing Operations and Technology at Electronics Arts(EA). He is also a coach and mentor for minority/underrepresented groups seeking to meaningfully impact socially influential organizations.

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In this episode Sean discusses how he got from dreaming to become an Architect and professional basketball player to business consulting and entrepreneurship. He also tells us about his journey in design, becoming a professor, and a venture capitalist. He also talks about doing free work in order to develop the skills and to practice with real constraints that will help create a great portfolio.

Sean Johnson is a professor at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, teaching digital marketing in the Innovations and Entrepreneurship Department. He is also a founding partner for Manifold, a company that advises enterprise organizations on growth and innovation. And invests in early-stage startups.

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Whether we like it or not; our bosses have a lot of influence over our lives. Regardless of industry, function, or title, it's important to understand how to work with different types of managers to advance in our careers. In this episode, author and LinkedIn Learning course instructor, Mary Abbajay, talks about her book, Managing Up, which equips readers with blueprints and practical tools for increasing the odds of successfully working with different types of bosses we'll inevitably encounter. 

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