Tell Your Story – The Mentors Radio

In this episode, Host Tom Loarie talks with Forbes Magazine publisher and columnist Rich Karlgaard on the power of “late bloomers” in a world obsessed with early achievement. Not only is this guest mentor an expert on the intersection of business and innovation, a best-selling author, and an economic and market forecaster, Karlgaard is himself a late bloomer! And he has plenty of wisdom and examples to share that blows to bits the current trends of pressuring children to overachieve and perceiving failure if not “a success” by age 30. Absolutely false! And you’ll learn why in this very special interview. Listen for FREE on any device, any time, here. Or, Listen below. Find Show Notes here.

Do you want to take charge of any room, sell products, build brands, engage teams, and convey ideas persuasively? Then, I invite you to join host Tom Loarie this weekend on the MENTORS RADIO SHOW when his guest, best-selling author and communications expert Carmine Gallo, shares the communication secrets of Steve Jobs, Manual Miranda, Indra Nooyi, Jack Ma and many more. Listen below. Find Show Notes here. Or, Subscribe to free podcast here.

Ram Charan, the undisputed global master of business success principles, sought-after global business advisor to the TOP companies in the world, and prolific author, talks about the essential five principles of success with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie. This in-depth interview showcases Ram’s humble and enterpreneurial beginnings in India and includes what he calls the Top Five Business Principles that everyone in business must know and follow for success—from the smallest street vendor to the CEO at the largest company, and How to grow fast and make an impact for good. Find Show Notes here . Listen to the radio podcast below. Subscribe to podcasts here. Let us know your feedback or questions here.

In this episode of The Mentors Radio, Host Ric Brutocao talks with Ken Strottman, founder of the ingenious marketing and creative firm Strottman International that pioneered the use of toys in marketing campaigns for such giants as MacDonald’s and others.  Strottman, a former VP for Mattel, has one of the most encouraging journeys to success you can imagine.  In fact, you might even say he practically failed his way to success, and there are lots of mentoring gems to catch along the way of this wonderful, delightful, even funny, in-depth interview! Find Show Notes here. Listen to podcast below. You can also subscribe to show podcast here and don’t miss an episode — it’s FREE!

Croatian superstar, Tajci, shares with The Mentors Radio host Tom Loarie her first-hand insights on having her soul sucked dry by being held hostage to super stardom, money, and people who saw her—and her remarkable singing talent—as their Golden Goose. She talks about her inspiring fight to gain the freedom to transform her life and that of millions in the United States, why she loves America so deeply, and so much more. This is a very special episode, with a special surprise at the end. Find Show Notes here. Find podcast of the radio show below or subscribe to the podcast here and never miss a show!

In this episode, Host Ric Brutocao talks with Mentor Guest Scott Schimmel, founder of The You School, an entity that has helped thousands write their own life story, follow their dreams and passions to achievement.  Some examples of the company’s success include helping veterans transition into civilian life; uncovering the true passion of college graduates and of many others who found themselves frustrated with a job or career that “didn’t fit,” and even helping high-achieving athletes transition into other careers where they also excelled.  Scott calls this “writing your own story.” In this episode, you’ll learn about The You School. You’ll also learn Scott’s Top Tips for living a life of fulfillment, purpose and meaning. Listen to episode below. Find Show Notes here. Or, don’t miss an episode and subscribe – FREE – to The Mentors Radio podcast here.

Business growth and branding expert Chris Smith talks with host John Phillips Jr. on how to achieve radical success in your business or enterprise. He explains what’s often overlooked, but critical, for every business; talks about the importance of storytelling, productive networking, taking time to understand “who” your business is and what sets you apart, and how to use these elements and more to consistently grow your business and brand. Find Show Notes here. Listen to Radio podcast below. Or, don’t miss an episode of The Mentors Radio and sign up for our FREE podcast here.

On this show guest mentor Howard Root, healthcare founder and CEO of Vascular Solutions and author of “Cardiac Arrest: Five heart-stopping years on the Fed’s Hit List” , shares with host Tom Loarie an insider’s view of his harrowing fight—and win—against Federal Department of Justice prosecutors. Root faced Department of Justice prosecutors who abused their power in their unsuccessful attempt to put him behind bars and destroy his company. They used the justice system to distort justice and abuse individual liberties guaranteed by the Constitution. Five years after $30 million in legal costs and a UNANIMOUS acquital, jurors said they were concerned that these charges were ever filed. This is a modern day David beats Goliath story, and it could affect you! Learn what you can do to protect yourself and your company. Find Show Notes here. Episode link will be posted after its airing Saturday morning. Never miss an episode by subscribing here to podcast (free).

What do John Paul II, Mother Teresa, Mick Jagger, Bono, Ella Fitzgerald, and U.S. Presidents Ronald Regan, Bush and Clinton have in common? The answer is: Michael Collopy, one of the nation’s pre-eminent portrait photographers. Host Tom Loarie talks with Mr. Collopy about lessons learned, business success, humility, and the power of listening and observing in any walk of life. Find Show Notes here. Listen below, or by podcast here.

This weekend guest mentor Clint Severson shares hard-earned secrets gained from radically transforming a publicly traded company that was in a death spiral, bleeding cash and failing fast, into a $2 billion acquision. Host Tom Loarie ferrets out how Clint built a high-performance team in the rough and tumble healthcare diagnostics field. Clint joined a young, publicly-held Abaxis Inc. when it was losing money on $6 million in sales. His focus on company culture and well-crafted compensation programs transformed the failing company into an empowered team that — over the next 22 years — radically grew to become a major success story. Abaxis was acquired in 2018 for $2 billion by Zoetis.  Hear the inside transformation story first-hand… Find Show Notes here. Listen below or by podcast on any device here.