My guest this week is Jake Kelfer. Jake is lifestyle entrepreneur, business coach, and life elevator dedicated to helping people create transformational experiences and achieve their true potential through connection. He is a 2x bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality. He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Connect with Jake on social @jakekelfer!

Go grab a copy of Jake's new book, "The Elevated Entrepreneur!"

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In this episode:

3:04: What was your initial vision for his business?

5:39: What was the thing that opened your eyes to the fact that you could get started with your own business?

9:44: Did you ever feel too young to get started, and how did you overcome your doubts?

15:42: What are three similarities that you’ve noticed between successful people?

18:09: What are three keys to building your network effectively and authentically?

22:49: Is there a certain skill that the best version of Jake has that you don’t currently have?

26:54: What are three things that you can currently work on to be your best self?

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Jake Kelfer’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:

1. Have More Fun in the Pursuit of Greatness

2. Keep Going No Matter What

3. Continuously Spend Time with Myself

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On today's episode, learn whether you should be doing weights and then cardio, or cardio and then weights.

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My guest today is Sarry Ibrahim. Sarry is a financial planner and member of the Bank On Yourself Organization. He helps real estate investors, business owners, and full-time employees grow safe and predictable wealth regardless of market conditions using a financial strategy that has been around for over 160 years.

Sarry started this journey when he was in grad school completing his MBA. He worked for companies like Allstate, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Healthspring, and Humana before founding Financial Asset Protection, a financial services firm that focuses on one sole concept; the Bank On Yourself Concept, also known as the Infinite Banking Concept.

Check out Sarry's website: https://finassetprotection.com/

Follow Sarry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarry-ibrahim-mba-ltcp-bank-on-you/

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In this episode:

2:15: Nick’s framework to becoming the best version of yourself

3:17: What led Sarry to starting his own financial asset protection company?

5:40: What is the first thing that someone should understand about finances when they’re on their own?

7:35: What is the biggest thing that somebody should start saving for?

11:07: What different factors should people consider when deciding on their investment vehicle?

15:19: What are some common mistakes people make when coming up with financial objectives?

19:07: What are some important money automations that most people should have?

20:16: What is the appropriate time to start thinking about creating a college fund for future children?

22:18: What is one of the most common errors that people are making with their finances?

23:36: How does someone know if they should be investing in their 401k?

25:53: What are some of the biggest mindset shifts that people need to make in order to think like a bank?

28:58: What are Sarry's personal three most important money habits?

31:10: What are three things that Sarry can work on to get to his best self?

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Sarry Ibrahim’s 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:

1. Keep reading books

2. Stay in good health

3. Stay socially engaged

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On today's episode, learn why strength training is crucial in your workout routine.

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My guest today is Joe Sanok. Joe is a keynote and TEDx speaker, business consultant, and podcaster. Joe has the #1 podcast for counselors, The Practice of the Practice Podcast. With interviews with Pat Flynn, John Lee Dumas, and Lewis Howes, Joe is a rising star in the speaking world!

Joe is a writer for PsychCentral, and has been featured on the Huffington Post, Forbes, GOOD Magazine, Reader’s Digest, Entrepreneur on Fire, and Yahoo News. He is the author of five books and has been named the Therapist Resource top podcast, consultant, and blogger.

Check out Joe's website at joesanok.com/book/

Follow Joe on Instagram @practiceofthepractice and Joe Sanok on LinkedIn.

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In this episode:

2:22: Learning outside of school

4:32: Leaving job to start private practice

6:07: When was risk aversion beneficial versus detrimental

8:52: Why does slowing down boost productivity and creativity?

10:59: The first tasks that could be eliminated or outsourced

12:31: Can tasks be outsourced right away, or do you have to do everything yourself for a while?

14:31: FIRST method for getting more done faster

18:10: What are three things that Joe specifically can work on to better himself?

*These times are based off of the streaming version of the episode*

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Joe Sanok's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:

1. Continue to work on meditation

2. Continue to work on physical fitness

3. Continue to enjoy his 2 girls

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On today's episode, learn how to build self-confidence and how to hold yourself accountable over long periods of time.

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This week’s episode features Geoff Girvitz, the founder of Bang Personal Training and the upcoming Dad Strength Podcast. He is an expert on fitness and behavioral change. Geoff helps people play the long-game when it comes to lifelong health, both mental and physical.

Website Link: dadstrength.com

Instagram: Bang Personal Training

Instagram: Personal Account 

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In this episode: 

3:39: Reflections on his career journey thus far

9:36: How you can create personalized systems to stay motivated even on your worst days

19:38: The cultural problem that most people do not trust in the implicit motivation of other people

22:55: How to develop a system of behavior to match motivation at any given time

26:32: Find your own version of celebration, and how to build successful tiny habits

30:36: Different routes to adopt a long-term mindset about your behavioral systems 

34:24: Geoff Girvitz’s personal keys to success 

*These times are based off of the Streaming version of the episode*

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Geoff Girvitz’s 3 Keys to Success

1. Know His Unique Abilities and Spend Time Using Them

2. (can't remember what he said)

3. Emotional Awareness, Agility, and Regulation

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Learn three simple steps to keep you on track with your health, even during football season.

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This week’s episode features Mel Abraham, who helps business owners and entrepreneurs build meaningful businesses so that they can have more profit, fans and freedom. His principles help customers become raving fans and your life full with fulfillment from a business that is congruent with your values, in alignment with your higher vision and connected to all stakeholders at an emotional level.

Website Link: https://melabraham.com/

Instagram: @melabraham9

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In this episode: 

3:40: Why he teaches martial arts, self-defense to women and young girls, and why No Always Means No. Simple as that. 

15:25: We need to normalize discussions about money, investments, and what you spend your money on.

24:02: “Most money issues are not money issues. They are symptoms of behavioral issues” - How to automate your money habits.

33:35: Retirement is piece of mind, not something to put off. 

36:07: The most important money decisions he made early on his career, that he did not realize the impact of until later. 

40:32: Wealth creation is a long-term game with a framework you NEED to learn.

*These times are based off of the Streaming version of the episode*

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Learn how to balance order and chaos, and skills to become a better leader.

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