It is that time of year again when people are setting their sites on eliminating “bad” behaviors and starting new ones. We discuss the impact of goals on change and whether they really work at driving lasting change.

Sometimes it is management or the company’s leadership that is actually thwarting growth and advancement of the company. Kevin and Daren talk about their experience with this and what employees can do to drive change in the face of leader resistance.

Many companies and managers frown on people taking vacation and much needed breaks. It is considered a badge of honor among workaholic employees to accrue massive amounts of unused vacation days. Kevin and Daren shed light on why this is bad for business.

Daren and Kevin talk about companies that find themselves sitting on a sand dune due to their unwillingness to grow and change. Kevin interviews Daren about why he wrote the book Beached Whale and what the message is for companies everywhere on how to “Unbeach.”

Author, Speaker, and Disability Advocate Dylan Rafaty visits the DarenMartin.com Success Studio to talk about his own experience growing up with several disabilities as well as why it is important for corporations to understand, hire, and value this very large population of potential contributors. www.DylanListed.com

Jorge Heredia is among other things, an actor, television personality, and media consultant. He shares in depth his understanding of the Latino/Hispanic market and why ignoring it in America is a big mistake. 

Walter Nusbaum is an Author, Speaker, and Trusted Advisor to Companies all over the U.S. In his book Do You Have What it Takes he talks about the VICTORY model. In this episode he breaks down the core 7 attitudes and behaviors that are must haves for every successful person. 

Ted Hoffman and Lizzie stop by the DarenMartin.com  success studio to talk about the launching of FlyBarbershop.com and what it takes to bring a new product to market. This show has great insights on the challenges and benefits of being an entrepreneur. 

Kevin and Daren talk about why some messages are well received, poorly received, and not received at all by others. What are some reasons that one group receives a message with open arms by some groups while other groups roundly reject or are totally bored with the same message. #DarenMartinShow #ACompanyofOwners

With the shrinking of budgets at many companies we take a look at whether Corporate Training is truly effective. #DarenMartinShow #ACompanyofOwners