Screw the Naysayers

This episode is part of a new mini-series on Screw the Naysayers that features returning guests who focus specifically on providing practical advice and tips to help us navigate challenging times and position ourselves for future success.

At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years….. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn’t stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was competing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Ruben’s the first only person to ever to compete in four Winter Olympics EACH in a different DECADE!

He’s still competing at the age of 55 and last time we spoke Rueben said he was intent on trying to qualify for the 2022 Olympics!

His bestselling books have sold over 100,000 copies and have been translated to over 10 languages.

Kevin Hancock is an award-winning author, speaker, and CEO of Hancock Lumber Company. Established in 1848, Hancock Lumber ten retail stores, 3 sawmills and a truss plant. The company also grows trees on 12,000 acres of timberland in Southern Maine and is led by its 550 employees.

Among others Hancock Lumber is a six-time recipient of the ‘Best Places to Work in Maine’ award. Kevin himself is the recipient of the Ed Muskie ‘Access to Justice’ Award, the Habitat For Humanity ‘Spirit of Humanity’ Award, and Timber Processing Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year’ Award.

Kevin’s first book, Not for Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse, was the recipient of The National Indie Excellence Award and the Independent Author Network Book of the Year Award.

Kevin’s new book. The Seventh Power: One CEO’s Journey into the Business of Shared Leadership was released in February 2020. His journey began when he was diagnosed with a rare neurological voice disorder that forced him to make big changes in his approach to leadership.

This is a good one folks. Enjoy

You can reach Kevin at:

https://kevindhancock.com/

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Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist and the bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work. His blogs have been read by over 100 million people and are featured on Forbes, Fortune, CNBC, Cheddar, Big Think, and many others. He is a regular contributor to Inc. and Psychology Today and from 2015-2018, he was the #1 writer, in the world, on Medium.com. He and his wife Lauren adopted three children through the foster system in February 2018 and, one month later, Lauren became pregnant with twins, who were born in December of 2018. 

Ben joined me to discuss his new book, Personality Isn’t Permanent where he debunks pervasive myths of personality that have captured pop culture.

This episode is part of a new mini-series on Screw the Naysayers that features returning guests who focus specifically on providing practical advice and tips to help us navigate challenging times and position ourselves for future success. 

Jeremy Ryan Slate is the Creator and Host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast. He has conducted more than 600 interviews with Billionaires, Founders, CEO’s, Professional Athletes and Celebrities, and his show has been downloaded over 1 M times.

Jeremy has been featured in Forbes (3x), INC (4x), CIO Magazine, Influencive, Buzzfeed and New Theory Magazine  and been featured as a guest on 200+ Podcasts, like EOFire & Conscious Millionaire.

Jeremy is also the co-founder of Command Your Brand, an organization that uses the Power of Podcasting to help business leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, founders and CEO’s share their story to connect with their audience and become leaders in their niche.

He is also one of the most genuine human beings I’ve ever gotten to know, and a guy who has played a big role in the success I’ve had with Screw the Naysayers. Jeremy was my guest way back on Episode 26! 

Head over to www.commandyourbrand.com/coronapod and grab your free course on podcasting (regularly valued at $497). 

You can contact Jeremy on social media @jeremyryanslate

This episode is part of our mini-series on Screw the Naysayers that features returning guests who focus specifically on providing practical advice and tips to help us navigate challenging times and position ourselves for future success. 

Steven is a decorated United States army combat veteran, a business turnaround specialist and has launched 30+ businesses in 9 countries around the world. Steven is also co-creator of the Humble Alpha Leader program and co-author of a book titled The Humble Alpha.

Steven was my guest on episode 152 of Screw the Naysayers where we discussed how to live a life of honesty, integrity, and transparency. 

You can grab a copy of Steven’s book and help feed 5,000 hungry children at https://humblealphabook.com/product/humblealpha/

Franziska Iseli is a Swiss born Australian (or a Swaussie as she likes to say) with a sharp-witted sense of humour and the ability to speak five languages. Like any good creative Franziska is known to make up words. It fits her rep as a maverick entrepreneur.

Franziska is a leading marketing and brand strategist, mad adventurer, author and the co-founder of Basic Bananas, OceanLovers, Moments of Humanity and The Business Hood.

In 2013 Franziska was awarded the Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizing her innovation, creativity and philanthropic involvement. 

Franziska is also the author of three bestselling books including her new release, The Courage Map – 13 principles to living boldly, Perception. 

Franziska is regularly featured across the media including INC, Forbes, Business Insider, Virgin Inflight Entertainment, Marie-Claire, Cosmopolitan, SmartCompany, Dynamic Business Magazine, and more.

She can be reached at: https://www.franziskaiseli.com/

Aaron McHugh is a writer, podcaster, adventurer, and author of the best-selling book, Fire Your Boss: Discover Work You Love Without Quitting Your Job. He is mastering the art of living a sustainable work-life balance that constantly interweaves rhythms of play and adventure. That includes road trips in their 1974 VW Bus, aka The Joy Bus, catapulting them into many father-daughter adventures together.

Aaron is on a quest to climb all fifty-eight of the fourteen thousand foot peaks in Colorado. He has seventeen more to go. Aaron has mountain biked the Colorado Trail, traversed the Wind River Range in Wyoming and is an Ironman triathlete.

Aaron’s corporate success led to a 6-figure income and he even had the opportunity to  ring  the opening bell at the London Stock Exchange. Then came the moment when he realized the money was not enough. SInce then he’s been focused on mastering the art of living and helping others do the same.

You can reach Aaron at:

Website: https://www.aaronmchugh.com/

Kristin Sherry is a five-time author, international speaker, career consultant and creator of the YouMap career profile. Kristen and I spoke way back on Episode 62 of Screw the Naysayers, and at the time we discussed her her new book, YouMap. To say that book has been a success would be a large understatement. 

Kristen is also living proof that it is possible to change careers and thrive, having spent many years in corporate roles before going all in on her own venture.

This episode is part of our mini-series on Screw the Naysayers that features returning guests who focus specifically on providing practical advice and tips to help us navigate challenging times and position ourselves for future success. 

You can contact Kristen at:

Website: https://www.myyoumap.com/

Rich Cardona is a retired Marine Corps aviator who tried the traditional job route after serving his country. While successful, Rich was unfulfilled and knew he was destined for something more. In October of 2018 he decided to leave the workforce and launch Rich Cardona Media where he has recorded conversations with C-Suite executives and influencers. This gave Rich the ability to satisfy his desire of continuously enhancing his leadership skills while also sharing these lessons with others. 

Rich and I spoke about building digital trust in a world gone crazy. 

Rich and I spoke about his entrepreneurial journey on Episode 107 way back in April 2019. It’s a great view into the mind of an early stage business owner full of useful tips and insights. 

You can reach Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richcardona/

Marques Ogden is a Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Former NFL Athlete, and an executive coach and corporate trainer. 

Marques grew up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness.  After graduating from Howard University Marques followed his dream and his brother Jonathan’s footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. 

Following his NFL career Marques started Kayden Premier Enterprises, a construction company in 2007 which quickly escalated to being a multi-million dollar construction firm.  In 2013 he lost everything, the result of a bad business deal. Not one to stay down

Marques became determined to help others succeed where he failed. His client list includes The Home Depot, JP Morgan, and many more.  His book, titled The Success Cycle talks about the importance of Ambition, Drive, and Hard Work. Marques says when you bring all three of these characteristics together you have the best chance of achieving success, no matter what goal you want to achieve! Enjoy

You can contact Marques at:

Website: https://marquesogden.com/