Sixcess Stories

In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Anthony Anselmo to talk about using creativity to foster real connection, navigating AI without losing the human touch, and why relationships remain the foundation of meaningful business growth.

Anthony Anselmo is an Employee Benefits Advisor at KingBenefits Insurance Solutions, where he specializes in developing creative, relationship-driven strategies that help clients and prospects communicate and make decisions more effectively. Anthony is passionate in doing what’s right for his clients and building long-term, meaningful partnerships.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.

Timestamps:

[00:02:05] Check-in: Being Present

[00:04:04] Learning by Talking to People

[00:10:08] From NFL Picks to AI Videos

[00:21:41] Automation Meets Relationship-Building

[00:25:49] Personal Branding on LinkedIn

[00:28:09] Making Cold Outreach Unforgettable

[00:35:13] From Pizza Delivery to Employee Benefits

[00:40:13] Family, Community & Giving Back

[00:47:25] Becoming a Packers Fan

[00:52:17] Couples Fantasy Leagues & Wild Challenges

[00:58:20] Soccer, Padres & San Diego Sports Life

[01:05:28] Making Insurance Human

[01:12:31] Why Helping People Is Rewarding

[01:16:02] Connector of the Year

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[01:22:30] Deep Dive

[01:32:14] Empathy: Feeling vs. Understanding

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Haley Kopp to talk about the role music plays in her life, navigating career pivots, and learning to trust yourself as a business owner.

Haley Kopp is a Partner at Yohanan Law in San Diego and serves as the Head of M&A and ECVC, where she supports startups and small businesses through growth, financing, and acquisition. Haley brings a problem-solving mindset to her legal practice and is passionate about helping founders turn ideas into reality and build businesses that last.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.

Timestamps:

[00:01:28] Seeing Paul McCartney Live

[00:05:33] Check in: Things to Look Forward to

[00:10:35] From Engineering to Nursing to Law

[00:16:16] Law School & Learning a New Brain

[00:20:26] Choosing Business Law Over Litigation

[00:23:45] Why Transactional Law Fit Her Personality

[00:27:45] Becoming Partners Without Meeting in Person

[00:34:45] Firm Vision, Growth & Building Systems

[00:37:40] The Anxiety Behind Progress

[00:47:00] Jumping In Blind & Building Trust

[00:51:14] Success Beyond the Paycheck

[00:54:13] The Beatles Deep Dive

[01:12:09] Who’s Telling the Story?

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[01:28:50] Deep Dive

[01:32:14] Empathy: Feeling vs. Understanding

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Robert Allison to talk about living unapologetically, embracing personal growth, and letting go of judgment to create a more fulfilling life.

Robert Allison is an Associate Attorney at Naimish & Lewis, APC, specializing in family law. He is known for his client-centered approach, providing effective one-on-one counsel through clear communication and strategic guidance. He brings a passion to helping clients navigate complex family matters with confidence.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.

Timestamps:

[00:06:42] Check-In: What Song Gets You Hyped Up?

[00:14:45] Connecting Through Music

[00:18:19] If It Makes You Happy, Who Cares?

[00:23:44] Curiosity vs Judgement

[00:28:43] Learning What Keeps You Grounded

[00:37:04] Awareness, Accountability, and Doing the Work

[00:43:49] Taking Ownership of Your Emotions

[00:55:09] The Path to Family Law

[00:57:41] Creating Healthy Work-Life Boundaries

[01:05:47] Why Shared Experiences Matter

[01:10:23] Sunrises vs Sunsets

[01:13:22] Letting Go of Keeping Up

[01:18:19] Why Do We Lie to Feel Included?

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[01:28:42] Deep Dive

[01:31:34] Wayne Dyer’s Orange Analogy

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with John Allen to talk about hard-earned lessons, self-awareness in leadership, and what it means to realign your career after setbacks.

John Allen is a Mortgage Loan Originator at Cornerstone First Mortgage with over 20 years of industry experience. He specializes in working with first-time homebuyers, real estate investors, and self-employed borrowers, offering strategic, personalized lending solutions. John brings a consultative approach to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.

Timestamps:

[00:06:08] Check in: Year-End Reflection

[00:12:28] Growing Up: Moving Often & Early Work Ethic

[00:17:02] Compromise in Marriage

[00:20:06] Empathy Through Shared Experiences

[00:24:10] Holding Onto Childhood Magic

[00:29:27] From Psychology to Mortgage Lending

[00:34:00] The Challenge of Managing Others

[00:36:40] Inside the 2008 Financial Crisis

[00:40:20] Taking the Leap Into Business Ownership

[00:44:57] Networking & Relationship Overlap

[00:49:48] Entrepreneurship as Therapy & Self-Discovery

[00:56:50] Relationships First, Business Second

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[01:18:00] Deep Dive

[01:21:00] From Operator to Coach

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In this special episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric reflect on and revisit the most memorable moments, impactful insights and transformative stories from 30 incredible conversations that defined 2025. This "Best of" episode features a clip from every episode we've released so far and a few sneak peak clips to give you a preview into the ones we will be releasing through the end of the year. Enjoy!

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.

Timestamps

[00:03:04] Bryan Devore, The Goal Is To Help People

[00:04:51] Rebecca Del Secco, Three Synergies Of Culture

[00:06:08] Eduardo Parodi, The Humanity In Business

[00:07:58] Rudy Miick, How? vs In What Way?

[00:09:39] Olivia Porter, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.”

[00:11:19] Maria Corbisiero, The Life D’s

[00:12:55] Ed Quinlan, Never Put A Prospect In Front Of A Client

[00:14:17] Ros Galati, Culture Learning Curve

[00:15:55] Jon Osting, Intentional Vibrations Within

[00:18:24] Angela Yutangco, Thoughtfulness In Hiring

[00:20:06] Paris Delgado, Work As An Identity

[00:22:08] Heather Siems, Defining My Version Of Success

[00:23:52] Casey Currier, “Never work a day in your life”

[00:25:42] Corryn Kivett, Instead Of Why, What’s The Purpose?

[00:27:35] Erica Zygelman, Mind, Body, Heart Approach

[00:29:26] John Griswold, Pomodoro Method

[00:31:19] Scott Schechter, “I’m the only one showing up with a check.”

[00:33:14] Connor McAree, Unlocking Full Potential

[00:34:54] Natalie Jackson, Criticism vs Feedback

[00:36:50] Dave Morgan, The Impact Of A Warm Welcome

[00:38:45] Anjuli Dayal, Navigating A Career Shift

[00:40:45] Greg Lipper, Attack And Adapt

[00:42:35] Paige Wilhide, Unpacking External Validation

[00:44:17] Sharon McCorkle, What Is Hard Work?

[00:46:20] Celia Creek, Navigating Different Work Dynamics

[00:48:45] Andrew Skirde, The Impact Of A Niche

[00:50:35] Rick Snyder, The Keys To Building Trust

[00:52:35] Amanda-Dawn Natalia, Definition Of Success

[00:54:45] Darci Daneshvari, “The enemy of profit is perfection.”

[00:56:56] Robbie Wentzell, The Cards I’m Delt

[00:59:05] Deep Dive, SIX° Members Are Total Badasses & The Origins Of “Put ‘er there, Bub.”

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Robbie Wentzell to talk about his philosophy on intentional relationships, learning not to sweat the small stuff, and using personal growth as a way to create meaningful impact.

Robbie Wentzell is the Business Development & Customer Relations Manager at Optima Office, supporting hundreds of West Coast clients through outsourced accounting and fractional CFO services. With a background in finance and a passion for genuine connection, Robbie focuses on building relationships that create both business growth and lasting impact.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.

Timestamps:

[00:02:00] Check-In: Highlight of the Week

[00:05:40] Being Proactive vs. Reactive in Building Relationships

[00:11:00] “Everyone Is Worth a Cup of Coffee”

[00:13:00] Redefining Networking

[00:18:08] Not Sweating the Small Stuff in Business

[00:19:00] Perspective Shift: “When Is Enough, Enough?”

[00:27:20] Dogs, Loss & Life as Chapters

[00:35:15] Nonprofit Work and Lessons Learned

[00:43:00] Is Anyone Unique?

[00:45:00] The Key to Lasting Relationships

[01:04:50] Long-Term Visions

[01:10:40] Conquering Today Over Long-Term Goals

[01:18:28] Being Open to Feedback

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[01:28:00] Deep Dive

[01:35:00] Consistency, Execution & Building What Lasts

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Darci Daneshvari to talk about the importance of skepticism in a digital world, leadership rooted in values, and what it really takes to build successful teams.

Darci Daneshvari is the CEO and Founder of Explore Digital Marketing, a data-driven digital marketing agency helping growing businesses achieve measurable results. With over a decade of experience in the digital landscape, she is passionate in building customized strategies that drive ROI, foster long-term growth, and reflect values-driven leadership.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.

Timestamps:

[00:02:15] Check-In: Energy Levels & Making Money While You Sleep

[00:06:00] Event Planning Realities

[00:08:00] Why Hosting Is Harder Than It Looks

[00:11:00] Soup’s Giving and the 21 Plus Eating Club

[00:15:30] Drunk PowerPoints & A Viral Social Experiment

[00:18:00] Values in a Digital World

[00:21:40] Social Engineering & Staying Skeptical

[00:24:30] Asking Better Questions Instead of Saying No

[00:29:10] Does Your Team Know Your Values?

[00:36:40] Presentation Culture, & PechaKucha

[00:46:39] Building Explore Digital & Setting Teams Up for Success

[01:02:30] When Meetings Stop Working

[01:07:46] Delegation, Trust & Founder Frustration

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[01:27:58] Deep Dive

[01:40:24] Turning “How Can I Help?” into Actionable Support

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Amanda-Dawn Natalia to talk about finding your path without a perfect plan, raising resilient kids in a digital age, and being a net positive in the lives of others.

Amanda-Dawn Natalia is the Principal Attorney of Natalia Law, P.C., a California-based law firm focused on small business, trust, estate, and probate matters. Licensed in California since 2011, she founded her practice where she works closely with clients, bringing a people-first approach and a passion in guiding them through complex transitions with clarity and care.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.



Timestamps:

[00:03:50] Check-In: Gratitude Practice

[00:07:10] Uncertainty Is Constant: Perspective on Hard Times

[00:10:45] Youth Anxiety and Working Remotely

[00:21:20] What Drew Her to Law

[00:25:35] Goals Without Rigid Plans

[00:29:10] Defining Success: Family, Freedom & Humanity

[00:32:09] Giving Back & Being a Net Positive

[00:33:20] Roots, Home & Community Longevity

[00:40:16] Different Eras, Different Realities

[00:43:32] Teaching Reality in an AI Age

[00:48:33] Raising Independent Kids

[01:04:53] Mental Reset While Doing Heavy Work

[01:15:00] Reinforcement: Takeaways

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[01:18:24] Deep Dive

[01:23:27] How Deep Connections Are Actually Built

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Rick Snyder to talk about the intuitive journey that took him overseas, the identity work that helped him break free from old patterns, and how these shifts allow him to support leaders in stepping into their next level.

Rick Snyder is an executive coach, author, and CEO of Invisible Edge, where he helps mission-driven teams strengthen alignment, trust, and performance. With over 20 years of studying human behavior, experience launching multiple businesses, and a global perspective shaped by years living and working abroad, Rick brings a unique approach to leadership development.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.



Timestamps:

[00:04:15] Check-In: High of the Week

[00:07:30] Beginnings in Psychology

[00:14:28] Following Your Intuition

[00:18:15] Curiosity, Exploration & Childhood Trouble

[00:21:30] Spiritual Freedom, Jesuit School & Counterculture

[00:30:26] Most Memorable Destinations & Standout Meals

[00:41:56] Building Trust When the Stakes Are High

[00:47:00] Inner Work and Challenging Limiting Beliefs

[00:53:00] Engagement Story & Avoiding Divorce

[01:00:00] AI + Psychedelics: The Vision Journey

[01:08:00] Plant Medicine, Insights & Integration Work

[01:12:00] Evolving Music Tastes

[01:19:00] Reinforcement: Looking Ahead

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[01:22:00] Deep Dive

[01:23:15] Patterns, Parents & Who We Choose in Love

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In this week’s episode of Sixcess Stories, Kristina and Eric sit down with Andrew Skirde to talk about lessons from his childhood, navigating career pivots, and and how he’s redefining presence in real estate.

Andrew Skirde is a recognized Realtor and founder of KNOCK, a creative agency that helps luxury Realtors elevate their branding and digital presence. With 15 years of marketing and advertising experience working with global brands, Andrew brings the same strategic expertise to the world of buying and selling homes. He’s passionate about guiding and empowering clients through the toughest parts of real estate.

Sixcess Stories is a collection of real, honest conversations with the incredible members of the SIX° Community about leadership, intentionality and the positive impact of developing deep, meaningful relationships in business and in life.



Timestamps:

[00:02:00] Check-In: Slowing Down to Speed Up

[00:04:00] Event Planning, Pressure & Buzz

[00:06:00] First Member of the New Six Degrees Era

[00:08:00] Growing Up in Seattle

[00:11:00] Sneaking Out & Late-Night Adventures

[00:19:50] First Jobs & “Director of First Impressions”

[00:20:45] Modeling at Abercrombie & Ego Years

[00:23:45] Stepping Up at Home

[00:25:30] His Brother’s Influence & Real Estate Seeds Planted

[00:27:00] The Advertising & Agency Career Path

[00:36:30] Pandemic Disruption & Business Breakdowns

[00:44:30] Pivoting Into Real Estate

[00:54:30] The Birth of Knock

[01:01:00] AI videos: What’s real anymore?

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[01:19:00] Deep Dive

[01:28:00]  Leveling up

[01:36:00] Behaviors Shape Culture

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