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Do you know what you are meant to do with your life and work? Is what you’re currently doing what you know you are meant to do? In this episode, Jeff Goins shares his story of leaving a comfortable life to step into what he was made to do which, ultimately, led him to a life of purpose. In this episode, Jeff shares with us the 7 elements found on the path of discovering your calling from his book, The Art of Work.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Discovering Your Calling
04:50 Awareness: Listening to Your Life
07:14 Accidental Apprenticeships: Learning from Others
11:04 Painful Practice: The Path to Mastery
16:25 Building Bridges: Transitioning Gradually
19:07 Pivot Points: Embracing Failure as Opportunity
23:00 The Portfolio Life: Integrating Multiple Passions
29:18 Legacy: Leaving a Lasting Impact

Takeaways

Discovering your calling is a journey, not a destination.
Awareness starts with listening to your life.
Accidental apprenticeships can lead to valuable learning experiences.
Painful practice is essential for mastery.
Building bridges allows for gradual transitions in work.
Failure should be viewed as an opportunity for growth.
A portfolio life integrates multiple passions and skills.
Legacy is about what you leave behind, not just being remembered.
Clarity comes with taking action and trusting the process.
Don't be a jack of all trades; focus on mastering a few complementary skills.

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Want to write a book but feel stuck on where to start? In this episode, Chandler Bolt shares how to get clear on your why, write to the right reader, finish your draft, and improve your book with the right editing process. Get ready to learn how to write your book with more clarity and confidence!

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02:05 Helping Readers Believe and Take Action
03:08 Getting Clear on Why You’re Writing
04:13 Using Your Why for Motivation and Clarity
05:14 Writing to One Specific Reader
08:34 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as an Author
10:40 Chandler’s Simple Book Writing Process
11:40 Speaking Your Book Instead of Writing It
12:41 Two Rules for Finishing Your Draft
14:49 Finding the Right Writing Pace
16:24 Using Accountability to Finish
20:06 Reading Your Draft Out Loud
22:07 Choosing a Strong Book Title
24:19 Creating a Cover That Works
25:20 Working on the Title and Cover Last
26:24 Starting Before Everything Feels Perfect

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Michelle Tillis Lederman on her latest book the Connectors Advantage.

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They highlight 3 points from the book.

1. Connectors are open and accepting.
2. Connectors believe in abundance.
3. Connectors have a generous spirit.

Michelle Tillis Lederman's final thought:

There is no natural tendency to be a connector it is all learned behaviors it is all things that anybody can infuse into their interactions. It is just a way for us to embody the prioritization of people and relationships. When you are doing this, the things that you are working towards will get to you faster, easier, and better. – that is the connectors' advantage!

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If you want to land speaking engagements but are unsure where to start, the first step is not pitching yourself everywhere. In this episode, Grant Baldwin explains how to choose a clear speaking topic, prepare the right type of talk, build credibility with a simple website and demo video, and start finding paid speaking gigs through your existing network and speaker referrals!

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Key Takeaways:

00:32 How to land speaking engagements and get paid to speak
02:57 The SPEAK framework for building a public speaking business
07:56 How to choose your speaking topic using interest, industry, and integrity
10:24 The difference between keynotes, workshops, and breakout sessions
16:34 Why speakers need a website and demo video to build credibility
21:27 Why paid speaking gigs come after your foundation is in place
23:35 How networking and referrals help speakers book more events

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Do you ever lose customers? Would you like to learn how to create a customer experience that keeps them working with you instead of leaving? In this episode, Joey Coleman walks us through the 8 phases of customer experience. By the end of this episode, you’ll have everything you need to be able to not only keep your customers but also ensure they have an incredible experience along the way!

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Key Takeaways

01:23 - How the eight phases of customer experience create lifelong fans
03:16 - Why the future of business is human to human
06:46 - Why the first 100 days are critical for customer retention
12:02 - An overview of the eight phases of customer experience
18:32 - Assess: Lead with customer outcomes instead of product features
23:24 - Admit: Make it easy for customers to buy from you
25:46 - Affirm: Address buyer’s remorse immediately
28:57 - Activate: Create a remarkable first interaction
31:38 - Acclimate: Guide customers through every step of your process
34:50 - Accomplish: Identify and celebrate the customer’s true goal
38:57 - Adopt: Build the trust that creates loyal customers
41:42 - Advocate: Turn loyal customers into referral sources
45:00 - How handwritten thank-you notes strengthen customer relationships
47:16 - Raising the standard for customer experience

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Would you consider yourself the most captivating person in the room? Most of us probably wouldn’t! Thankfully, becoming captivating has less to do with being extroverted and more to do with understanding how people connect. In this episode, Vanessa Van Edwards shares how to work a room, break social scripts, use body language to build trust, and find genuine common ground. Get ready to make stronger connections without pretending to be someone you’re not!

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Key Takeaways:

01:26 Why Vanessa calls herself a recovering awkward person
08:22 Where to stand at networking events
15:53 How to break boring social scripts
21:14 Why your hands matter more than you think
23:41 How to listen for me too moments
26:11 How to find common ground without being fake
28:44 Vanessa’s challenge for finding your people

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High performance isn’t about working harder until you burn out. It comes down to the habits you practice consistently and how well they support where you want to go. In this episode, Alan Stein Jr. shares three keys to high performance: prioritizing self-care, being where your feet are, and mastering the fundamentals. Get ready to build better habits, stay more present, and perform at a higher level in life and business!

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Key Takeaways:

05:19 - Why your habits determine your results
07:23 - Why self-care is essential for sustainable performance
12:32 - How to perform a self-care audit
15:31 - Why living in the present matters
17:03 - What it means to be where your feet are
19:19 - How to remove distractions and become more present
22:04 - Why high performers never get bored with the basics
23:30 - Why active listening is a fundamental skill
25:33 - Why you should never have to get back to the basics
28:36 - How to use a simple filter for better daily decisions

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Dr. Ivan Misner on his book "Who's in Your Room?"

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“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with  - Jim Rhone?”

Dr. Ivan Misner, what is the metaphorical room?

Imagine, you spend your whole life in one room and that one room has only one door. That one door is an enter only door. So when people come in they are there forever and you can never get them out!

-         If this were real and not a metaphor wouldn’t you be more selective on who you let into your life?

Learn the practical steps on how to get the right people in your room and how to keep the wrong people out!

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo is interviewing Brant Pinvidic on his book "The 3 Minute Rule".

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Brant will answer these questions for us:

What is the 3 minute rule?
How do we use the 3 minute rule?
Why should we use the negative?

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In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Shasta Nelson on building friendships that last and why they matter.

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Shasta will cover the following points:

3 things come up in all of our relationship studies that show how we feel more connected to people:

1. Positivity ➕ – feeling more happy feelings when you’re around certain people. We need 5 positive emotions for every 1 negative emotion.

2. Consistency 🔆 – where we log the hours and create a pattern for our friendship, it is all of the time we spend and builds trust in a relationship.

3. Vulnerability 👫 – revealing ourselves and sharing who we are authentically.

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