Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition. 

Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Many of us fall into a variety of different traps throughout our lives: the cycle of societal obligation and guilt, the limitations of equating time with money, and, most commonly, the misconception that in order to be successful, we must first pay our dues. 

According to  Ed O'Keefe, best-selling author and serial entrepreneur, these traps are detrimental to success. In Chapter 2 of his book, Time Collapsing, Ed provides exercises and examples to help you break free from the traps that may be standing in your way and start living like a “time collapser.”

In this episode,  Ed O'Keefe, CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, discusses the common traps that hinder us from living our happiest and most successful lives. Ed explains how societal pressures can misguide us on our path to success, why a flexible mindset is better than perfectionist one, and the reason “time collapsers” don’t wait for permission to get started. Stay tuned.

Chriss Smith Jr. is a life coach, mentor, entrepreneur, and retired Navy SEAL with over 12 years of experience in the SEAL Teams and other Special Operations units. He is the Founder and Co-owner of Trident Athletics, one of the largest CrossFit gyms in the nation. Chriss has worked with countless professionals, first responders, industrial athletes, and military forces to build both physical and mental toughness in their jobs and everyday lives.

You're on the last leg of a marathon, and the fatigue starts to set in. Thoughts of quitting begin to race through your mind, but you don’t want to let your team down. Do you grit your teeth and walk to the finish line, or do you give in and say better luck next time? 

Chriss Smith Jr. has been faced with the decision to give up or forge ahead many times in his career as a Navy SEAL, entrepreneur, and CrossFit trainer. However, he learned the value of mental toughness at the start of his SEAL training, and since then he has applied this mindset to every challenge that has come his way. Now, Chriss passes this mental resilience on to his clients in order to help them achieve peak physical and mental prowess. 

In this week's episode of the Wake Up Minute Podcast, host Ed O'Keefe interviews Chriss Smith Jr., Founder and Co-owner of Trident Athletics, about the importance of training and support when developing your mind and body. Chriss discusses the lessons he learned as a Navy SEAL, the importance of mental toughness when faced with a challenge, and his thoughts on race, privilege, and real change. Stay tuned.

Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition. 

Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Do you want to be successful? Then start breaking the rules. 

While this may sound counterintuitive, author and entrepreneur Ed O’Keefe reveals that it is actually the best way to come out on top. In the first chapter of his book, Time Collapsing, Ed tells the stories of how several successful leaders have broken through their limitations in order to turn their passion into entrepreneurial growth. 

Get your coffee ready and tune in to this week's episode as Ed O’Keefe, CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, discusses how you can find success using the “time collapsing” pattern. Ed provides examples of successful entrepreneurs and creators who solved problems for their customers, took their passion to the world, and hustled their way to the top. Stay tuned.

Ed O'Keefe is a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and father of seven. He is the CEO of Marine Essentials, a research based supplement and health education company with ingredients and formulations you can trust. Ed also founded Wake Up Foods, the world’s only allergen-free, 100% plant-based waffles that sacrifice neither flavor nor nutrition. 

Ed O’Keefe currently hosts the Wake Up Minute podcast, where he interviews top experts who encourage others to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

What stops you from achieving your goals -- what are the points of friction that are holding you back? Are your core values misaligned? Are you still struggling to find the purpose of your business? Or do you just have too much on your plate? 

According to Ed O’Keefe, the CEO of Marine Essentials and founder of Wake Up Foods, the first step to reclaiming your power over your business is losing your friction. 

In this week's episode, serial entrepreneur Ed O'Keefe reveals the secret to performing at a high level: less, not more. Ed talks about why you should eliminate the friction that is holding you back by taking full responsibility and realigning your core values. Stay tuned.

Tim Larkin is the founder of Target Focus Training, a powerful self-defense program that teaches its students how to stop any attacker dead in their tracks. Tim is a former military intelligence officer with over 25 years of experience training Special Operations personnel for close combat. He has worked with over 10,000 clients, from military officials to everyday civilians, and is also the author of the book When Violence is the Answer.

Are you prepared for unprovoked, unavoidable violence that could lead to your demise? While most of us see violence as something that can be easily avoided in social situations, Tim Larkin wants you to be ready for any violent circumstance. He created his training program to teach people how to react to asocial violence, so that they can come out the other side smarter and more durable than ever. 

In this episode of Wake Up Minute Podcast, host Ed O'Keefe talks with Tim Larkin, former military intelligence officer and founder of Target Focus Training, about developing the right mindset for responding to violence. Tim dives into his background with self defense and combat, why he believes in slow, deliberate training, and how to prepare your children for threatening situations. Stay tuned. 

Lewis Howes is a former pro athlete, bestselling author, and one of the Top 100 Podcasters in the world. With his podcast, School of Greatness, Lewis interviews the most influential business minds, athletes, and celebrities about what makes great people great. In 2016, he turned this experience into a New York Times bestseller, The School of Greatness, in which he shares his essential tips and tools for reaching your full potential. Lewis also teaches small businesses, freelancers, and entrepreneurs how to make a full-time living doing what they love most.

What can you learn from failure? How do you overcome your negative mindset after a significant setback? How can you use your adversity to achieve your greatest potential? 

According to Lewis Howes, the secret to success is gratitude, guidance, and hard work. After powering through his own setbacks, Lewis now helps other people step into their greatness and turn their passion into their full-time job. 

In this week's episode of the Wake Up Minute podcast, host Ed O'Keefe sits down with Lewis Howes, former pro athlete, New York Times bestselling author, and host of the School of Greatness podcast. Lewis talks about the injury that ended his sports career, and how he used this adversity to build his business and achieve success. Stay tuned. 

Craig Ballantyne is a business coach, a personal trainer, a writer for Men's Health Magazine, author of the book Perfect Day Formula, and the co-owner of EarlyToRise.com, an online publication that provides advice and inspiration to help people make the most out of their day. Craig has used his experience as a fitness coach to help business leaders and top talent to double their income and establish a disciplined lifestyle. He is also the creator of Turbulence Training, a scientifically-proven workout system that helps busy men and women lose weight and build muscle for just 90 minutes a week. Craig has spent more than 20 years working with young athletes to reach their full potential and change their mindset. 

How important is it to have a daily routine? Well, it means a lot especially if you’re looking to get ahead and want to establish a better remigen in your life that will not only boost your productivity but will also increase your success. And according to business and personal coach Craig Ballantyne, a healthy routine starts at the same time every day. Consistency and commitment are key components of an efficient and productive day and keeping these in mind as you go about your routine will help you become a better leader inside and outside of the boardroom.

Join Ed O'Keefe on this week’s episode of the Wake Up Minute podcast as he interviews Craig Ballantyne, author of The Perfect Day Formula, where he talks about the benefits of having self-discipline and focusing your energies on your top 5% in order to not only become more productive but more importantly, to become successful. He also shares how to best delegate tasks to your team, the importance of mentors, and why it’s a good idea to add value to the life of those around you. Stay tuned.

Chris Voss is the Principal and Founder of the Black Swan Group, a company that solves business communication problems using hostage negotiation strategies. Chris uses his experience as an international hostage negotiator to train business leaders in Fortune 500 companies on how to negotiate in the boardroom and get the results they want. He has taught his methods in various business schools including, Harvard School of Business, MIT, Georgetown, USC, Northwestern University, and many more. He is the author of Never Split The Difference: Negotiating Like Your Life Depended On It, where he imparts his wisdom of how to use negotiation tactics in sales, with your family, or even with your local baker.

The ability to negotiate in business is a crucial factor in whether or not you can get the results you want out of a deal. If you are unable to convince your client of their need for your services, then you have essentially lost a moment to deepen your relationship with them and comprehend their genuine need. Chris Voss, author, international hostage negotiator, and Founder of The Black Swan Group, has taken the world by storm with his tactics for negotiating in the boardroom and at home. 

What is the importance of emotional intelligence in negotiation? How can underestimation be your secret tool in closing a deal? How do you determine which 90-second golden nugget can help you cinch the deal in your favor?

Get the answers to those questions and more in this week's episode of Wake Up Minute, Ed O'Keefe talks with author and international hostage negotiator, Chris Voss, about  business negotiation strategies that will work seamlessly within the four walls of a boardroom and outside of it. Also, watch out for Ed’s announcement on how to get a free copy of Ed O’Keefe’s book, Time Collapsing: The New Art of Speed, Money, Power, and Meaning, and how to get 50% OFF on his anti-inflammatory pack. Stay tuned.

Colin O'Brady is an author, triathlon athlete, speaker, and an adventurer who is a four-time world record speed holder after conquering some of the largest and most terraneous mountains known to man. In 2008, Colin suffered a terrible accident resulting in 25% of his body suffering severe burns but instead of simply giving up, he decided to change his life to defy the odds. For the last 11 years, he has continued to hone his craft and explore new challenges while encouraging others to reach new heights.

What lies at the summit of the human condition? How can we push beyond our physical, mental, and emotional limitations to achieve our goals? Colin O'Brady takes on the world's largest mountains each year to challenge his mental and physical capabilities. And as he climbs each summit, he hopes to inspire people to push beyond their own limits and reach new heights.

Join Ed O'Keefe in this week's episode of Wake Up Minute as he talks with Colin O'Brady, a four-time world record speed holder, about his incredible journey from burn victim to breaking his first world record. Listen to these near-impossible feats as one man continues to push the limits to the highest summits the world has to offer. Stay tuned.

Mark Divine is a retired Navy SEAL, motivational speaker, a successful business owner, and author of several books. He is the founder of SEALFIT, NavySEALS.com, and Unbeatable Mind, where he helps athletes and both past and future Navy SEALS attain the body and mindset they need to change their lives. He dedicates his time to assisting others to awaken to their true-self and achieve their goals in life.

Your mind is a powerful tool that allows you to rise to the mountaintop or sink to the valleys. By training your mind to recognize the changes in the environment and to act upon it, you can change your life. Mark Divine of Unbeatable Mind seeks to help you unlock your mind and reach your full potential with his integrated mental, emotional, and physical approach.

Join Ed O'Keefe in another episode that features an inspirational and motivational entrepreneur and speaker who helps change and improve lives. Find out how Mark Divine, a phenomenal motivational speaker, and retired Navy SEAL, is able to harness the power of the mind and use it to control the outcomes of your life. Tune in to uncover the ways that Mark  can lead you through self discovery and self mastery through his own personal journey and the essential lessons that he learned along the way.