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Rob Dial is obsessed with personal growth and teaching it to others. He has been a performance coach and speaker for 10+ years now. In that time he has coached thousands of people – from college students to NFL superstars He hosts the popular MWF Motivation Podcast. In this episode Rob shares his encouraging story of overcoming adversity to become the man he is today. We also discuss Motivation vs. Drive, the importance of mentoring and accountability, why you need the answer the question 'why', and so much more. This episode is filled with conversation that will change your life.Rob started in sales at 19, was promoted to run a franchise with the company at 21 and grew it to a multimillion dollar business. He broke almost every record for a new office in the company's 60 year history. He has since moved on to coaching that runs along side his podcast as well as an e-commerce business.He also started 2nd 7 figure business at 23years old.Rob also runs MWF Motivation Podcast which hit #1 in 6 categories on New & Noteworthy including self help and business. Now focusing on growing the podcast to 1 million downloads per month to impact as many people as possible to find out what their purpose in life is and make it their mission to follow their purpose and live to their true potential.Website: http://www.mwfmotivation.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mwfmotivationTwitter: https://twitter.com/mwfmotivationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwfmotivation/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mwfmotivation

Jim Akers is a speakers, personal coach, and author. He is also the founder and CEO of J. D. Akers & Associates, a leadership and personal development company. They help ambitious people focus their time, talent and resources on maximizing their personal and professional impact. In this episode Jim shares encouraging stories from his life along with imparting wisdom for those who are chasing their dreams. We also discuss his recently released book, how he raised through the ranks in a Fortune 50 corporation, and the new business he is creating. This episode is incredible!Jim's designs on success and achievement started early. In the third grade, he wanted to be President of the United States. He changed course his senior year of high school when he told his favorite teacher, Mr. Jones, it was not necessary to complete the recommendation for his application to Harvard because he had decided instead to pursue my dream to play basketball. He went to Pacific Lutheran University largely to play basketball. They loved his heart, ambition, and work-ethic but it was not enough to overcome his lack of height and talent. Not sure of what he wanted to do he transferred to Washington State University.While he didn’t know exactly what he wanted to do, he desired to be the best.Graduated from Washington State University with honors.Awarded “Outstanding Senior in Marketing”Was a “Top College Agent” for Northwestern Mutual LifeAwarded Top New Sales Representative Owens-Corning FiberglasAwarded Sales Builder Owens-Corning FiberglasFinished M.B.A., Pepperdine UniversityHe authored How to Win The Achievement Game a self-published guide to building a successful life plan. While in the midst of getting married, completing an M.B.A., and changing jobs he sold nearly 3,000 copies of the book as he spoke on the topics of success and achievement. After four award-winning years, in commission sales, in his new job, with a wholesale distributor, he was named Vice President of Sales for this $500MM company at the age of 29.International Paper acquired the company in 1994 and he rose quickly through a number of leadership roles in both distribution and manufacturing.  After cancer prematurely took the life of a family member, he moved back to Southern California in order to support family and he set significant career advancements on the sideline. His last role was as a Group Vice President for xpedx where he led a $800MM business with 21 locations and 1,200 employees in the west. In 2013, after 25 years in a senior corporate position, he took the opportunity to pursue his love of coaching, speaking and writing and formed J. D. Akers & Associates.He has been married to his wife, Kristi, for 32 years. They have two boys and live in Southern California.In his free time, he enjoys golfing, golfing and golfing. He is a member of Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo, California where he serves in a variety of capacities.Website: http://jimdakers.com/Impactful Notes: http://impactfulnotes.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jim.akers.92Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimakers1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimdakers/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimdakers/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-R2Yz5mucSHLgaFaxziAhQ

Kaye Putnam specializes in psychology-driven brand building for entrepreneurs with big ideas. In this episode we talk about her journey helping entrepreneurs and businesses overcome the questions of their brand. We discuss a wide range of topics including accountability, MasterMind groups, brand archetypes, travel and working remotely, and inspiration. This episode is packed with so much great information and resources you can apply to your dream or idea.About Kaye PutnamHi there! I’m Kaye Putnam, a psychology-driven brand strategist. I’ve been fascinated with the magic of business my whole adult life. I started my first successful business at 16. I got my degree in Marketing and Psychology. And now, 13 years of working with businesses later, I want you to be the next brand I help transform.My greatest talent is the ability to draw out a truly important message from a million different ‘good’ ideas to create something remarkable. In past roles, agency clients invested in high 5-figure contracts to work with my team. Now, I’m more passionate about helping people like me – entrepreneurs and small business owners – transform their dream future into a reality. I created the In Demand Brand Method to create a brand that attracts the best clients for you.I truly believe that there is genius in every entrepreneur. By helping you share yours, I get to indirectly improve every person’s life that you touch. It’s what I call ‘exponential impact’ and it drives me every day. I’d be honored to be the partner that brings out your genius to share with your world.Website: http://kayeputnam.com/Brand Personality Quiz: http://kayeputnam.com/brandality-quiz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketingkaye/Twitter: https://twitter.com/marketingkayeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayeputnam/

In this episode I talk to Graham Skinner about his journey helping small business owners overcome the obstacles to their success. We discuss a wide range of topics including accountability, MasterMind groups, marketing strategies, community, and inspiration. Graham's insights into business strategies and ideas will inspire and encourage you to take the next steps in your journey.Graham is becoming the most sought after Business Growth Strategist in Northern California. He’s famous for helping owners transform their business by doubling their income, in half the time they currently spend, through the retention of high paying clients and generation of stable positive cash flows.Now through his unique online E-Learning System Graham has expanded his reach to serve business owners across the United States and beyond.Website: http://www.grahamthe1forbusiness.com/E-Learning System Tour: www.Grahamsthe1ForBusiness.com/MyGuidedTour45 min webinar: http://www.onlinemeetingnow.com/register/?id=ynizt9p1mjEmail: [email protected]

In this episode I talk to Josh Martin, owner and craftsman behind Martin Shapes. Josh builds hand shaped custom surfboards. His surfboards are used by a wide range of surfers all with the goal to be better connected to their board and the wave they are riding. In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics including the World Longboard Tour, how a hand crafted surfboard is made, collaboration between rider and craftsman, the environment, what it means to carry on the legacy of a father, and so many other amazing topics. Josh's passions for his craft will encourage you to dig deep to live your purpose.Continuing the Martin family legacy that my father Terry established over 60 years ago brings healing to my heart and joy to my days.... Loving what I do and doing what I love, I've come full circle. I'm forever grateful my father showed me the love for the craft and gave me the needed training and skills to build on.Starting at a very young age I spent quite a bit of time in and around my dad's shaping room. My first job was as the "clean-up" kid at the old Hobie factory in Capistrano Beach. I eventually graduated from pushing a broom around to cutting out, and foiling fins. Foiling fins for me, was simply like shaping surfboards on a small scale. In the late 80's I began shaping full time at Just Add Water Surfboards in Laguna Canyon. Soon after I started working there I was presented with an opportunity to shape several hundred identical boards for a display in JC Penny stores. I was to be paid half of what I'd make for shaping any other boards at the time. I remember my dad telling me this was a great chance for me to hone in my production skills. I chose to accept the offer. The boards were to be hand shaped. There were no computer shaping programs or CNC shaping machines at the time. I look back today and think about what a privilege it was to have had that opportunity. Systems and methods developed back then are second nature, muscle memory today. I have a special love for the hand shaped surfboard and choose to continue in this traditional craft. For me, it is a joy to jump into my shaping room and create functional pieces of art each and every day. I look forward to building one for you! If I may quote my dad, "I aim to make people happy in the water". I look forward to hearing from you.Website: https://martinshapes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinshapes/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martinshapes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/martinshapes/Women's Longboard Tour: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2017/wltMen's Longboard Tour: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/events/2017/mlt

In this episode I talk to Mary 'Chip' Tautkus. Chip is the founder and head chocolatier of Chubby Chipmunk in Deadwood, SD. She is know for her award winning truffles. In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics including creativity, chocolate making, treating your customer with love, the responsibility of business in community, and the origins of Chubby Chipmunk. Chip's journey will inspire you to pursue your passions.THE STORY OF THE CHUBBY CHIPMUNKIt all started with dreams of chocolate, as Chip scampered about her mom’s kitchen as a little girl. Even at this early age, she was already busy concocting mouth-watering treats and desserts—as long as they included chocolate.Since then, time has only improved her delicacies. Her sunny kitchen, located in historic Deadwood, South Dakota, is alive with treats you will forever dream about. Only now, truffles have become the main event—and rightfully so! Each is an original creation, and each promises to make you swoon and sway with delight.The secret? She makes all her truffles, toffee, and caramel with “Butter and Love,” the ingredients of chocolates that are truly to “Sigh For.”So when Deadwood is in your travel plans, make sure to stop by the Chubby Chipmunk Hand-Dipped Chocolate Shop. This magical little confectionary promises to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth – grown-ups and little kids alike.And if you aren’t visiting South Dakota in the near future, be sure to check out our online store. It’s the next best thing! Chubby Chipmunk is proud to provide decadent truffles to customers all over the country, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to indulge in her wonderful creations!Website: http://www.chubbychipmunk.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chubby-Chipmunk-Hand-Dipped-Chocolates-104800352908313Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chubbychipmunkchocolates/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Chubby_ChipmunkBlack Hills Animal Shelter: http://hsbh.org/

In this episode I talk to Nancy Duarte. Nancy is the CEO of Duarte a design & communication firm specializing in Presentations located in Sunnyvale, CA. She is also the author of several books including Illuminate, Resonate, Slide:ology, Slidedocs, and HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations. In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics including idea creation, communicating to your audience, mentoring, presentation flow, and the origins of Duarte. Nancy's journey will inspire you to dive deeper into the narrative you are creating.Nancy Duarte is an American writer, speaker, and CEO. She is well known for her three best-selling books, which include Resonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences, slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations, and the "HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations." as the CEO of Duarte Design, the largest design firm in Silicon Valley and the fifth largest female employer in the area. Nancy released the free eBook "Slidedocs", which fills the gap between cinematic slides and dense documents. Her most recent book is Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies, and Symbols. In 2009, Duarte received the award for Mountain View Woman of the Year. In 2013, Nancy was awarded Microsoft's MVP Award for her work to help people excel with Microsoft PowerPoint. In 2013, she became a LinkedIn Influencer. Nancy Duarte was named Entrepreneur of the Year by USM, Communicator of the Year in 2007 and 2008, a member of the invitation-only group C200, and was featured on the cover of Toastmasters' July 2014 Issue.Duarte worked with Al Gore on the documentary slide show known as An Inconvenient Truth. Duarte has long worked with TED Talks to improve the quality of presentations at the events. She has also spoken several times herself at TED Talks. She has also spoken widely at other venues, including South by Southwest and The World Domination Summit, hosted by Chris Guillebeau.Website: http://www.duarte.com/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nancyduarteTwitter: https://twitter.com/nancyduarte

In this episode I talk to David Leach. He is the Worship Director at Life Center Ministries in Harrisburg PA. He is also a songwriter and has released two albums. Prior to joining the Life Center Team, David worked in the Music Industry. In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics including the evolution of the music industry, songwriting, collaboration, community, and the changing landscape both in America and the Church globally. David's journey will inspire you to follow your passions and become who you were created to be.As a songwriter and worship leader, David’s deepest desire is for people to be overwhelmed by God’s goodness and, in turn, offer their lives to Him in praise. David’s own journey of worship became the path where he realized God’s unconditional love, boundless grace, and unending joy. A significant encounter with the Lord in his senior year of college resulted in David’s decision to pursue God’s presence as his life’s greatest passion. Here David discovered the Father’s heart for himself and for others. In the past few years David has seen thousands touched and even healed in worship. His heart is stirred with an immense hunger for more of God’s supernatural love and power as we come together to lift God’s name.In 2010 David married his wife Johannah, founder and director of Dance Revelation, a school with over three hundred students. Together, they carry a huge passion for the creative arts community, as they help to oversee a variety of musicians, songwriters, and worshippers here at Life Center. With a dynamic team of leaders, they also recently launched Life Center’s young adults ministry RISE. They are also the parents of a beautiful baby girl.Website: http://www.davidleachworship.com/Life Center: https://lcmi.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/David-Leach-858262287525018/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wdavidleach/

In this episode I talk to Mark Greene. He is the host and creator of the Cars Yeah podcast. In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics including passion, dreaming, creating, community, podcasting, and most importantly cars. His stories are fun and will encourage you on your journey to chase your dreams.Cars Yeah is a website and podcast where you can listen to interviews with Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts™. Successful people in the automotive industry who have wrapped their passion for cars in to their careers and lives.Cars Yeah is the creative brainchild of Mark Greene, an incurable automotive enthusiast. Mark grew up in La Jolla, California enjoying the automotive culture in SoCal. He spent his first 11 years after college as a creative director and account executive in the San Diego advertising agency Warner Design.Mark joined the startup company Griot’s Garage and spent 20+ years helping build the company being in charge of their branding, marketing, and merchandising. He left the company as their President and started Cars Yeah.Mark raced vintage cars with SOVREN for 12 years driving a Lotus 18 and Lola T290 Sports Racer. He is a member of numerous automotive clubs, writes a weekly blog, and has participated in numerous tours and rallies. The Cars Yeah website provides a platform for listening to over 700 shows for true automotive enthusiast.The Cars Yeah mantra is Inspiring Automotive Enthusiasts™ and the guests are truly inspiring people. The five-day-a –week show concentrates on self-made entrepreneurial success stories that have struggled, persevered and prevailed. The show resonates with honesty and inspiration that the common automotive enthusiasts can identify with. You can find the shows at the Cars Yeah website and on iTunes Google Play, and Stitcher Radio. Mark and Cars Yeah can also be found on all social platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin.Website: http://carsyeah.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carsyeahpodcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsyeah/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarsYeahPodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cars-yeah-llc

In this episode I breakaway from our normal interview style and share some of my thoughts about being a dreamer, worldview, taking risk, passion, and the origins of jumbleThink. I also share some resources that I love and recommend. Resources links can be found a jumbleThink.com.Michael is the founder and CEO of jumbleThink. He is also the CEO of Woodward Design Group. He and his team have built over 400 website for small businesses to large customer portals for Fortune 100 corporations. He has also consulted with hundreds of businesses through the Small Business Development Council in Butte County, Ca (http://www.buttecollegesbdc.com) along with teaching courses on web design / development and marketing strategies. His passion is to help individuals and businesses make their dreams attainable through creative thinking / idea formation and strategy.He is married to the beautiful Jennifer and has an amazing daughter Lucy. They are expecting their second baby in February.Website: https://www.woodwarddesigngroup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodward.mikeTwitter: https://twitter.com/mlwoodwardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mlwoodward07/