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Peter Burgraf, Vice President of Business Development at Q2 Business Capital in Chicago, shares his journey from being overwhelmed by debt to achieving both personal and financial success. Like many, Peter initially bought into the common belief that hard work alone guarantees success. However, faced with mounting debt and the pressure of big goals, he realized he needed a more strategic approach. By developing his transactional competence, Peter transformed his situation. Now, at 35, he has reached significant financial milestones, is newly married, a homeowner, and a proud father. Tune in to hear how he navigated this path and achieved his ambitious goals.

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Janet Asher Vreeland as she reflects on her transformative journey with Influence Ecology. Starting with her early struggles as a natural "performer" personality type, Janet shares candidly about the challenges she faced in balancing her desire to be liked with the need to engage productively with other personality types. Through her studies, she learned to tailor her approach to different people, cultivating a deeper empathy and strategic mindset that has transformed her career, relationships, and life.

In this episode, Janet and host John Patterson dive into topics like understanding the four personality types in transactional behavior, dealing with indifference, and how performers can refine their natural strengths to achieve greater impact. Whether you’re navigating office dynamics, aiming to refine your approach to transactions, or curious about how personality influences success, Janet’s journey offers valuable lessons and practical insights.

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Joe & Joni Rocco, a husband-and-wife small business duo from Denver, Colorado, showcase the power of specialization in a highly commoditized industry. Instead of competing on price, they focus on delivering unique value through various key attributes. Once navigating late nights, weekends, high-stress environments, and the challenges of a fatherless family, they’ve now transformed their lives. By understanding each other's Personality and Transactional Behavior, they've successfully reduced their demanding 80-hour workweek to a balanced 40 hours.

In this episode's talk, Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels talks on the Characteristics of Value that are considered and applied when constructing a business offer. He states, "If you are worried about the direct competitor, you are worried about the wrong thing." You'll hear why this is — and how to go about constructing a valuable offer that first satisfies you.

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Shonit Jagmohan is an optometrist living in Melbourne, Australia. As a health and ambitious business professional, he offers an excellent case study in specialization, authority, and scarcity.

In this episode, John and Shonit dive deep into the often-overlooked concept of the Condition of Life "Work" and how personal reflection on what you don’t want can shape a fulfilling career and life. They explore the societal pressures that push us toward certain norms, like working hard for the sake of it, and how to break free from those expectations by getting clear on your own aims. Shonit shares his personal journey of realizing that declining unfounded or unrealistic goals in his professional life helped him build authority and focus.

They discuss the power of deliberate practice in declining, especially for those with a Performer personality who naturally avoid confrontation, and the importance of questioning societal norms that encourage acceptance without critical thinking.

This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to refine their professional focus, build authority, and learn the art of saying "no" to create a more intentional, balanced life.

Having immigrated to the United States from Brazil, Louisa Da Silva, owner of DS Cleaning and Maid Service, found that her stream of new ideas created 'fires' that her team had to extinguish. Previously overworked, stressed, and unhealthy, she's now planned for and living a balanced and focused life.

In this episode's talk, Co-Founder Kirkland Tibbels discusses the naivety and danger of 'Self-Action', a very common and widespread orientation to activity in which the individual sees themselves as an overlord of things outside their control.

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Tune into this Classics episode of the Influential U podcast, where John Patterson sits down with music industry legend Marcus Bell. Marcus, who began his musical journey at the tender age of two, reveals the work ethic and discipline that have fueled his impressive career.

From his early days in a makeshift recording studio to collaborating with major artists like Usher and Britney Spears, Marcus emphasizes the importance of perseverance, dedication, and strategic focus.

This episode offers a deep dive into the principles and practices that can drive success in any field. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights and practical advice on building a stellar career through hard work and commitment!

Kirkland Tibbles’ talk revolves around the idea that our interactions and exchanges with others are fundamental to how we navigate and shape our world. 

Tibbles highlights that recognizing these personality types and understanding their roles in the transaction cycle can enhance how to collaborate and achieve our goals.

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In this installment, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Nicole Tripodi, a dynamic entrepreneur and advocate for accurate thinking, goal setting, and the success of small businesses.

In this interview, Nicole shares her wealth of knowledge and experiences, offering practical advice on navigating the complexities of Government Contracting and the venture capital landscape. Before studying with Influential U, Nicole felt stuck and credits the program with jump-starting a renewed vigor in her life. Listen and learn, and we hope you enjoy it.

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In this episode, we are joined by Rochelle Finlay, a research and innovation management consultant who credits Influential U with helping her focus her offer in the marketplace, resulting in her business reaching new levels of success.

Before finding IU, she was one year into working for herself. Her business was going well, but her work-life balance wasn't great, her health was just OK, and there was a concern that consulting gigs could dry up. After working with Influential U, Rochelle has the framework and skills to achieve her short and long-term goals. What she's learned has also helped focus her consulting offer, and now she has greater clarity on the type of work she wants to accept and the type she'll gracefully decline.

Join us for our weekly live streams at 2 pm pst every Wednesday.

The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.

Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - and links to websites, books, or special downloads we discussed. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment to go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know.

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In this episode, we are joined by Mark Kammerer, a former executive, who says he discovered Influential U after leaving corporate life and began his entrepreneurial journey. While he had been through a lifetime of formal and informal education, he considered the principles he learned at Influential U to be remarkably different. While studying with Influential U, Mark says he gained an appreciation for the significance of measurement, comprehended the value of understanding his impact, and, most importantly, discerned the personality he projected to others—an insight that left a lasting impression.

Join us for our weekly live streams at 2pm pst every Wednesday.

The Influential U Podcast is streamed live on our website, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with others. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or any place you get your podcasts.

Check out our show notes for links to connect with our guests - plus links to websites, books, or special downloads we talked about. If you haven't yet offered a rating or review, we ask that you take a moment to go to Apple Podcasts or your podcast app of choice and let us know what you think. This helps us more than you know

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Where are you in the stages of influence? Find out [https://influentialu.global/influencequiz/]

Discover your influential superpower and kryptonite. Take the quiz [https://quiz.influentialu.biz/]

Try Our Thrive Course for FREE. Limited Time Only [https://influentialu.global/thrive/]

Learn more about our programs and curriculum [https://influentialu.global/curriculum/]