Strive For More

Strive For More

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Strive For More episodes

  • #32: Founder of One of Canada’s Largest All Digital Media Company's on Following Your Gut
    “People have to stop looking outside for inspiration and create a network for inspiration”
    Khaled Iwamura is the founder of insauga.com and Quickbite News, a media company comprising insauga.com, inthehammer.com, inbrampton.com and inhalton.com which is now one of the largest digital only media companies in Canada.
    He is also a TEDx Speaker, Tokyo Tourism Spokesperson, TV host/producer, MC and part-time pro wrestler.
    Some topics we cover:
    The house explosion that changed his business (hint: it wasn’t his own house)
    Why pivoting has been so important to his entrepreneurial journey
    Why following his gut has been so important in business decisions
    What role experimentation has played in the success of his business
    And a whole lot more...
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
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    49 min
  • #31: Making Work That’s Worthy of Other People’s Attention w/ Srinivas Rao
    “The capacity to take physical risks actually equips you to take creative risks”
    Our next guest is the host and founder of The Unmistakable Creative podcast where he has conducted over 700 interviews with thought leaders and people from all walks of life, including Tim Ferriss, Simon Sinek, Seth Godin, and Jordan Harbinger. 
    He’s the author of 3 books: the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Art of Being Unmistakable; Unmistakable: Why Only is Better than Best; and An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake.  
    His work has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Inc, Business Insider, and The Blaze.
    In this episode, we cover:
    Why the ability to focus is the most important skill to learn
    Why his surfing and writing started simultaneously
    How a connection to nature can make you more creative
    Why taking risks physically (like rock climbing) can equip you to take on creative risks
    How doing things that don’t scale can help you scale in the future
    What he does to get his “zone of genius” work done
    How to stay creative in a rapidly changing world 
    And a whole lot more...
    Important Links/Resources:
    Srini Rao - The Psychology of Building an Audience 
    Srini Rao - Audience of One
    Florence Williams - The Nature Fix
    Ryan Holiday - Perennial Seller
    Interested in learning more about Srini? Check out the Unmistakable Creative Podcast on their website, unmistakablecreative.com, or on Facebook and Instagram @Unmistakable Creative.
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: 
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. 
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    55 min
  • #30: The Importance of a Personal Advisory Board, and Why You Need More Fun in Business
    “I look at this whole process of building a business as a fun game.”
    Our next guest is a successful entrepreneur who founded Avazera, a holistic wellness company. This guest talks about the importance of a Personal Board of Directors and how you can create this for yourself.
    We also cover:
    Why entrepreneurship needs to be fun (and how to get more of it for yourself)
    How to niche down your business
    The exact process she uses to get better customer feedback to drive her marketing and sales
    Why understanding customer behaviour has been so important in the success of her business flourishing
    And a whole lot more...
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.
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    1 hr 2 min
  • #29: Improving Emotional Intelligence and Mental Toughness of Individuals and Teams
    “Mentally strong people get more out of life”
    Feeling stressed out? Wondering what are the big things holding you back from connecting more deeply with others and with your own emotions? Or maybe you’re looking to improve the mental toughness of you or the team that you manage. This episode dives deep into the emotional and mental well-being of individuals and teams. We also cover:
    Why emotional intelligence is the most important skill we all need to thrive
    Tactical strategies for improving your EQ
    The biggest thing holding most people back from improving their emotional intelligence
    What leaders and entrepreneurs can do to improve the resilience and emotional intelligence of their teams
    Why the 4 C’s matter to your mental toughness (and what they are…)
    An easy-to-use exercise to improve your self-confidence
    And a whole lot more...
    Important Links/Resources:
    Mark Brackett - Permission To Feel https://amzn.to/3kUA1Ix
    Dr. Tasha Eurich - Insight https://amzn.to/34R5Axx
    Peter Clough - Developing Mental Toughness https://amzn.to/3l5CYq1
    Interested in learning more about Katie? Check her out on LinkedIn at Katie Wyka.
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: 
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. 
    I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at [email protected]
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    Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator
    Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator 
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator
    1 hr 7 min
  • #28: Creating a Cult Brand with Chris Kneeland
    “Marketing is not about finding customers to buy...it’s about getting customers to buy in.”
    Have you ever wanted to know what some of the best business minds would do if they had to start all over...right now? Listen in as a successful three-time entrepreneur, Chris Kneeland, tells us what he’d do if he had to start a million dollar business in a year. 
    We also cover:
    Why starting a cult brand is the key to your business success
    What holds companies back from becoming a cult brand
    How your character plays into your success starting a cult brand
    What Groupon teaches us about discount marketing (hint: it’s counterintuitive)
    What he’s learned being an entrepreneur in training
    And a whole lot more...
    Important Links:
    Scott Galloway - The Algebra of Happiness https://amzn.to/3kOFpgj
    Blair Enns - The Win Without Pitching Manifesto https://amzn.to/2HJbJTL
    Thomas Stanley - The Millionaire Next Door https://amzn.to/3jL7SlU
    If you want to learn more about Chris, you can find him personally on LinkedIn, you can find CultCollective on their website at cultideas.com, you can find The Gathering at cultgathering.com and Communo at communo.com
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: 
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. 
    I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at [email protected]
    Follow Strive on Social Media:
    Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator
    Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator 
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator
    52 min
  • #27: A Former Navy SEAL’s Approach to Business, Leadership in Chaos, and Grit
    "Being a good warrior means first being a good person.”
    Have you ever wanted to know how a former Navy SEAL and BUD/S instructor would approach business? This next guest was both of those (and now an entrepreneur), and offers a thoughtful perspective on a wide range of topics, including:
    Why the warrior mindset is important and how to get it yourself
    Why grit is the most important factor in who passes Hell Week
    How to lead during chaos
    How he managed fear during combat
    What being a BUD/S instructor taught him about human performance
    5 lessons you can apply from the SEALs to your own business
    And a whole lot more...
    Important Links:
    Angela Duckworth - Grit https://amzn.to/37Xc6EF
    Brene Brown - Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/35XhGEG
    If you want to learn more about Mike, you can find him personally on Instagram @mike_oscar_delta, and you can find Defense Strategies Group on their website at defensestrategies.us/
     
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: 
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. 
    I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at [email protected]
    Follow Strive on Social Media:
    Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator
    Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator 
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator
    1 hr 8 min
  • #26: Empathy Mapping and the Customer Journey w/ Clearmotive CEO & Founder, Tyler Chisholm
    “If you can’t instill hope in the people around you that the future is going to be better than today, you’ve failed as a leader.”
    In this episode, get Tyler’s take on what he would do right now if he had to start a million dollar business within the next year.
    You’ll also find out:
    Why creating company values and building a good team are so important in the success of a business
    Why customer journey mapping is crucial to growing your business
    How empathy mapping can MASSIVELY impact your business
    Why the ability to inspire hope is such an important leadership quality
    How to create a customer centric business
    And so much more...
    Important Links:
    Robert Spencer - The Craft of the Warrior - https://amzn.to/2I5b4fx
    Seth Godin - The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding - https://amzn.to/2T0T5sr
    Collisions YYC (Tyler’s Podcast) - https://tinyurl.com/CollisionsYYC
    You can find Clearmotive at clearmotive.ca and you can find Tyler personally on LinkedIn at Tyler Chisholm.
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.
    I would love to hear from you. If you have comments or suggestions, shoot me an email at [email protected]
    Follow Strive on Social Media:
    Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator
    Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator
    1 hr 1 min
  • #25: Mobility, Stretching, & Strength - Why You’re Not Training Your Body for a Lifetime of Fitness
    “The biggest mistake people make is thinking they have to get in shape before starting a fitness program.”
    Have you always known that stretching and mobility is important in your strength training routine but aren’t sure how to get started? Or maybe you’ve wanted to get started on a fitness routine but don’t know where to start?
    Our next guest, Jacob Rivera, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who has trained everyone from professional athletes to junior high students.
    This episode is a deep dive into:
    Why you’ve been stretching the wrong way for years and what to do about it
    How to get your joint health dialed in to ensure you’re able to stay fit over the long-term
    Mental hacks to get you to the gym more often
    Why mindsets are so important in your fitness routine
    The biggest mistake people make when thinking about fitness
    The surprising role breathing plays in your strength routine
    And so much more...
    Important Links:
    Chip and Dan Heath - Switch https://amzn.to/38nvsDc
    Brene Brown - Daring Greatly https://amzn.to/35XhGEG
    Kelly Starrett - Deskbound: Standing Up to a Sitting World https://amzn.to/3l7TCVW
    Patrick McKeown -The Oxygen Advantage https://amzn.to/2IcQ9Xq
    You can find Jacob on Instagram @coachjacobrivera, or connect with him via email at [email protected]
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out.
    I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]
    Follow Strive on Social Media:
    Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator
    Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator
    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/striveaccelerator
    1 hr 17 min
  • #24: Famous YouTube Chef on a Lifelong Fascination With Entrepreneurship
    “If you really put the work into something there’s no reason for it not to happen.”
    Today’s episode is with an incredibly thoughtful, successful, and experienced entrepreneur that’s found success as a vegan chef on YouTube. He’s built and sold businesses, is a professional international photographer, filmmaker, and violinist. 
    If you want to find Wil, you can find him on YouTube at Wil Yeung, or on his website at www.yeungmancooking.com, and you can buy his Vegan Ramen Cookbook at www.yeungmancooking.com/products/vegan-ramen-cookbook-signed
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: 
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
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    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strive-for-more/id1489175517&ls=1
    I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]
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    1 hr 22 min
  • #23: Being An Entrepreneur Athlete, Morning Routines & Managing Through Crisis W/ Jarvis Nicoll
    “Why can’t you talk about negative things positively?”
    Our guest today runs 4 businesses, has more than 150 employees, and has great perspectives on fear, resilience, and perseverance. 
    In today’s episode:
    How to MASSIVELY improve your mindset so you stop looking at the negative and switch to the positive
    Why you should be the most optimistic business in your space
    Why the unique journaling process he uses every morning gets him ready for the day
    How you can become an entrepreneurial athlete
    His ‘secret sauce’ when it comes to buying businesses
    And much more…
    Resources From the Episode:
    Warren Rustand 
    The Cardon Group 
    Entrepreneur’s Organization
    You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at: 
    www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast
    If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page: 
    https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/strive-for-more/id1489175517&ls=1
    I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected]
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    59 min

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The Strive For More podcast tells the stories of the entrepreneurs, musicians, professional athletes, physicians, and influencers that do just that: Strive For More. This podcast is great for young…