This week, Hosts Dean and Maxwell Rotbart offer their annual holiday treat for Monday Morning Radio listeners: a reading of the inspirational adult Yuletide tale, A Christmas Day Miracle.

The uplifting book tells the true story of one man on death’s doorstep and his miraculous survival and recovery. It’s a poignant reminder for people of all faiths of the wonder and power of life’s unexpected blessings. 

This is an exclusive once-a-year presentation you don’t want to miss.

A Christmas Day Miracle is available in a keepsake softcover edition on Amazon for only $9.75. 

Posted: December 23, 2024Monday Morning Run Time: 1 Hour, 30 MinutesEpisode: 13.28

Other books from TJFR Press:

• But I Said I’m Sorry — A book for children 5-11 years old. Highly recommended by Dr. Laura Schlessinger

• The Boy Who Answered the Call of Kilimanjaro: The Adventures of Riyaz — Based on the true story of a Tanzanian boy who sets out on an adventure, walking with two schoolmates more than 600 miles from Dar es Salaam to Mt. Kilimanjaro. (Also available from Amazon in Spanish and French)

• All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: A Monday Morning Radio of Actionable Advice — Described by Kirkus Reviews as a well-mounted business self-help book that's actually helpful - and a good read, too.

• Perfectly Ordinary, Yet Extraordinary: Making a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Others — An inspirational text designed to facilitate the undertaking of homegrown charitable projects.

• September Twelfth: An American Comeback Story — A thrilling and inspiring tale of journalistic dedication — Kirkus Reviews

Charles Rose is an unconventional business coach. 

While most consultants focus on improving a company’s mechanics — sales, marketing, human resources, and the like — his consultancy advises clients on the best ways to unload the personal baggage that limits their bottom line and personal satisfaction.

A serial entrepreneur who built an e-commerce company and sold it for $10 million, Charles has since spent 20-plus years instructing CEOs, high-performing professionals, and entrepreneurs on ways to strike a productive balance between business success and life satisfaction.

As he explains, on the path to business fulfillment, he explores every aspect of his clients' lives, including physical health, mental health, and personal relations. 

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Charles Rose, Transformation CoachingPosted: December 16, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 41:29 Episode: 13.27

OPPORTUNITIES OF INTEREST:

Blaine Oelkers, America’s only chief results officer (Monday Morning Radio 2/6/23), is offering powerful workshops to cap off 2024 and deliver super results in the new year.

• Selfluence: Your Power to Influence Yourself

• Blaine’s TEDx Talk

Dr. Laura Sicola (Monday Morning Radio 2/26/24) co-hosts Alpha Whisperers: Genesis, a podcast mini-series offering a behind-the-scenes examination of the dynamics of power, influence, and leadership.

• Apple Podcasts

• Amazon Music

• Spotify

With nearly 1.3 million followers on TikTok and a global fan base for his gospel music, David Griffiths’ success story is a testament to the power of authenticity, consistency, audience engagement, and strategic planning. 

Founder of Content Creating Academy, David is a powerhouse in the world of digital creation. His free webinars help business owners and entrepreneurs simplify the complexities of content creation and recognize the steps necessary to build an impressive social media following. 

Blessed with a rich baritone voice, David is also an internationally celebrated Christian recording artist and educator. He has performed in front of crowds as large as 70,000 and penned more than 300 compositions. In 2009, he was named the International Singer-Songwriter Association’s Christian Songwriter of the Year.

David’s coaching and music careers complement one another. Both have a similar mission: To bring positive change to the world.

His journey is proof that with the right mindset and tools, anyone can foster meaningful connections that drive real-world results.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: David Griffiths, Content Creating AcademyPosted: December 9, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 56:23 Episode: 13.26

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Schedule your free 30-minute reputation consultation with Monday Morning Radio founding host Dean Rotbart. https://tinyurl.com/ReputationToolChest

Douglas Katz is a West Point graduate, a disabled Army veteran, and a culinary enthusiast. 

The problem for Doug was that, like millions of those who suffer from limited mobility, he struggled to use kitchen utensils that require upper extremity strength. 

Aided by friends and other veterans, Doug took to his workshop to invent a new type of kitchen knife — the NULU knife — the first product in a series of “adaptive” gear he plans to introduce.

Ergonomically made, the NULU blade is located beneath the handle, allowing users’ shoulders, arms, and hands to remain neutral, reducing stress on their joints. NULU delivers a better cutting experience and makes cooking accessible for everyone.

Doug is utilizing Kickstarter to crowdfund the NULU knife.

If you’d like to see the NULU knife in action, visit the product’s Kickstarter page at tinyurl.com/MMR-Knife. There are less than two weeks before Doug’s Kickstarter campaign closes, so if you’re looking for a great holiday gift for family and friends — or for yourself — the time to act is now. 

Doug’s story is an inspiring example of how innovation, perseverance, and purpose can drive entrepreneurial success. By addressing real-world problems, building a solid team, and staying committed to a greater purpose, Doug exemplifies the potential of entrepreneurship to change lives — not just for customers but for communities as well.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Douglas Katz, NULU KnivesPosted: December 2, 2024Monday Morning Run Time: 43:51Episode: 13.25

ARTICLES OF INTEREST BY DEAN ROTBART

• The Most Effective Business Advice Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

• I Want to “Unplug” From Online Purchases and Banking. Is It Possible?

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You can follow your heart, discover how life works, be happy, and bounce back from hard times. It’s easier than you might imagine.

Author and illustrator Andrew Matthews breaks it all down in his cheerful and insightful books, which have sold more than 8 million copies and inspired audiences at more than 1,000 international companies.

Andrew’s forte is presenting timeless wisdom in fresh, engaging ways. Each of his uplifting books is peppered with lovable, hand-drawn cartoons.

Andrew is based in Queensland, Australia, where his wife Julie serves as his books’ publisher.

On this episode, Andrew shares invaluable lessons for businesses and individuals alike:

• Big things can happen to small, out-of-the-way businesses when they have inspired concepts.

• To succeed, a company doesn’t have to be first to market. It can observe what’s working and improve on it.

• There is a large, hungry appetite for simple solutions to complex problems.

Whether it’s finding resilience in setbacks, taking small steps to overcome big challenges, or packaging ideas in ways that resonate with customers, Andrew’s lessons are universally applicable.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Andrew Matthews, Seashell PublishersPosted: November 25, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 46:53 Episode: 13.24

BOOKS BY ANDREW MATTHEWS INCLUDE:

• Bouncing Back!: How You Rebound From Disappointment and Disaster 

• Follow Your Heart

• Being Happy

• How Life Works

THIS WEEK’S ARTICLES OF INTEREST BY DEAN ROTBART

• Nine Lessons to Prepare for the “Transaction of a Lifetime”: Insights from Renita Wolf on Exiting Your Business

• It’s a Dirty Job, But Someone Has to Get Rich Doing It

Renita Wolf is an expert on Exit Strategies.

Renita and her firm, Poe Wolf Partners, are renowned for helping founders and mid-market CEOs build better businesses and exit on their terms.

Before founding her firm, Renita spent 25 years holding senior financial and operation positions for companies including Wells Fargo, Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, and Cray Research.

Whether business owners hope to execute what she describes as “the transaction of a lifetime” in a year, a decade, or even longer, there are concrete steps they should take now to maximize the value of their companies when the time arrives.

Among the topics Renita covers this week are the ways to identify potential buyers for your business, significant tax considerations, and recognizing the best time to move on. As you are about to hear, preparing to sell a business is as much a journey as a destination.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Renita Wolf, Poe Wolf PartnersPosted: November 18, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 43:41 Episode: 13.23

REGISTER FOR RENITA WOLF’S UPCOMING WEBINARS: 

Exit Planning: Close the Value Gap (December 10, 2024) Exit Planning: Assemble Your Advisory Team (January 14, 2025)

THIS WEEK’S ARTICLES OF INTEREST BY DEAN ROTBART

• I Want to “Unplug” From Online Purchases and Banking. Is It Possible?

• It’s a Dirty Job, But Someone Has to Get Rich Doing It

David Sauers is a successful entrepreneur from Savannah, Georgia, where he runs a service business with 50 nationwide branches.

Formerly an executive in commercial banking and business lending, the company David co-founded is marking its 20th anniversary this year.

David is the first to admit that his business is not the type that most people dream about owning — at first. 

However, his emphasis on quality, consistency, community, and creativity provides a wealth of lessons for all business owners and entrepreneurs.  

[Read this week’s All You Can Eat Business Wisdom Second Helping, which offers six actionable insights here.] 

In an homage to the panel game show that ran on CBS between 1950 and 1967, “What’s My Line,” you’ll have to listen to this week’s episode to discover the uncommon service that David’s company provides.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: David Sauers, Royal Restrooms Posted: November 11, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 41:27 Episode: 13.22

RELATED LINKS:

• All You Can Eat Business Wisdom signed first editions

• Book a Free 30-Minute, Reputation Consultation with Dean Rotbart

• Follow Reputation Tool Chest on X

This week, founding host Dean Rotbart, a Wizard Academy graduate who served many years on the Academy’s faculty, shares the story of how a self-published children’s book author garnered global media coverage, reaching more than 2 million potential customers in a single day and zooming more than 1 million spots to the top of the Amazon charts.

The lessons to be gleaned by her success, Rotbart promises, can be applied by every business owner, entrepreneur, and author who’d like to attain blockbuster visibility without spending a dime on consultants, social media ads, or news releases.

How did the author of the children’s book do it? Well, it helps that she, too, is a Wizard Academy alumna and that Talya Rotbart is married to the self-anointed “Dean of Reputation.”

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo Collage: Talya Rotbart (top row right), Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Talya (bottom row left) Posted: November 4, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 31:59 Episode: 13.21

EPISODE LINKS:

• But I Said I’m Sorry by Talya Rotbart 

• Book a Free 30-Minute, Reputation Consultation with Dean Rotbart

• Hour One of the Dr. Laura Podcast for October 30, 2024 (Subscription Required)

• Follow Reputation Tool Chest on X

Duane Scott Cerny is an expert on dead people. Or, more precisely, marketing and selling their possessions after they’ve passed to the afterlife.

He is the author of the bestselling book Selling Dead People's Things: Inexplicably True Tales, Vintage Fails & Objects of Objectionable Estates and Vintage Confidential: Retro Rattled, Tales Tattled—Confessions of the World’s Third Oldest Profession.

Duane co-owns Chicago’s largest multi-dealer antique mall, Broadway Antique Market.

As you’ll hear, he is also quite the sage when it comes to understanding the formula for business success.

Thanks to his ability to adapt to ever-changing tastes and listen closely to his customers, Duane is celebrating his mall’s 34th anniversary this year.

Not only is Duane business savvy, but he is also a born entertainer and storyteller — truly a treat to listen to. Happy Halloween. 

[Watch Jordan Phelps’s music video tribute to Broadway Antique Market, which opens this week’s episode, on YouTube here. Read Duane’s columns in The Village View here.]

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Duane Scott Cerny, Broadway Antique MarketPosted: October 28, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 51:50 Episode: 13.20

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Mo Bunnell and his colleagues at Bunnell Idea Group have trained more than 50,000 high-end professionals, business owners, and entrepreneurs on the remarkable effectiveness of gifting their expertise to create and maximize client relationships.

Mo’s new book, Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career, from elite business book publisher Bard Press, is the bible of strategic giving.

“The real magic to this approach: It’s always your move, and there’s always a way to be helpful,” Mo writes. “When you focus on giving, you will remove your own mental roadblocks. You’ll be centered on solving the client’s problems and investing in their success. And you can build a system to consistently integrate the right moves into your busy work life.”

Walking his talk, Mo is offering — for free and with zero obligation — a suite of Give to Grow resources, including videos, a team launch guide, top lead generation methods worksheet, and 50-plus go-to questions to fast-track your meeting preparation.

As Mo says, “A great deal might make your year, but a great relationship can make your entire career.”

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Mo Bunnell, Bunnell Idea GroupPosted: October 21, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 55:43 Episode: 13.19

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