The Amani Experience Podcast

Season 4 premiere. I review ten lessons I have learned through three seasons of podcasting. Congratulations to us on three successful seasons!

John Hawley [EP 150!] talks about overcoming his fear of public speaking, what a master facilitator is, and having the courage to go out on his own.

Show Notes:

3:00 - Definition of a master facilitator.

4:05 - Assisting people who have a fear of public speaking.

7:26 - "You have to do your own thing ... "

9:56 - Having the courage to go out on your own.

12:44 - "Are you going to be #1?"

15:35 - "Make your noise sound a lot like music ... "

19:34 - Top characteristics of the best facilitators.

26:38 - John's older brother.

30:31 - Desire to collaborate with Google.

32:57 - "The things that i thought were important, were not ... the things I did not think were important, were. "

36:26 - "He creates confidence so others can build ... "

How to reach John: | Linkedin | Twitter

Book Recommendations:

"Can't Hurt Me" by David Goggins

Duane Draughon (EP 148) discusses the importance of getting rid of limiting beliefs, why we should be fearless and how he almost gave up on his business. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

4:12 - Mowing lawns as a kid.

10:12 - Running a six-million dollar operation and not being able to be the face of the company.

12:33 - Egbert Brown

14:56 - "I gave up on my business ... "

18:48 - Helping people who have previously been in the system.

24:55 - Josh Gillow

26:59 - Walking on fire.

30:27 - Developing the resilience.

36:00 - "Don't ever be afraid of anything ... "

40:33 - Meditation.

44:09 - "Keep your word ..."

How to reach Duane: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Book Recommendations:

The Big Five for Life by John Strelecky

Born A Crime by Trevor Noah

Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss

Julie Broad [EP 147] talks about why writing a book is better than a degree, how the missing piece is always action, and shares some pertinent advice on whether or not writing a book is a good idea.

Show Notes:

4:24 - Paying for a year of university through stock trading.

6:58 - Developing a passion for writing at a young age.

8:56 - Why people are afraid to niche down.

12:25 - Editing the book. The process.

19:29 - Moving home at age 31.

20:46 - Mark Ford

23:21 - "I love books ... "

24:11 - Why writing a book is better than getting a degree.

27:17 - "Decide and go ... "

33:10 - "The people who are criticizing you are never the ones making things happen ... "

35:35 - Why so many people want to write a book, yet so few people actually write a book.

38:15 - "The book might be about you, but it's not for you ... "

42:40 - Helping writers who get stuck in the middle of the writing process.

45:44 - "The missing piece is always action ... "

50:30 - Julie takes Amani through a future book analysis exercise.

How to reach Julie: Website | Youtube | Linkedin

Book Recommendations:

DJs Mean Business - Amani Roberts

The War of Art - Steven Pressfield

Pitch Anything - Oren Klaff

Heather Mason [EP 146] why strategy is most important with regards to events, surviving a stroke at age 40, and why an abundance mindset and niche focus is needed.

Show Notes:

4:33 - What inspired Heather to major in journalism and marketing.

5:27 - The five people who changed Heather's life.

7:15 - The Chronicles of Narnia.

11:28 - The lesson of Kodak, marketing and fear.

14:00 - Leaving Charles Schwab with $1400 in the bank.

15:38 - Heather's definition of fear.

18:16 - "Logistics are not where events are, it's in the strategy ..."

23:46 - The Surefire Girls Conference.

27:06 - Abundance and niche focus.

30:38 - Why Heather is excited about what is going on in the event industry.

36:08 - Having a stroke at age 40.

41:50 - Improving writing skills.

42:53 - "You can't move faster than life is going to let you ..."

How to reach Heather: Website | Linkedin

Book Recommendations:

The Popcorn Report - Faith Popcorn

The Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell