So many people had big dreams at one point in their lives. They wanted more out of life. They may have even taken steps to make it happen. Others may have been stuck in some area of their lives and they started to take action to make changes. The challenge for many people is that there are often people in their lives that don't believe in them.

Maybe you can relate. Maybe you have people in your life who don't believe in you or people on social media who doubt you. Or maybe you would like to post certain topics, try new things, or pursue your goals and dreams but you are concerned about what others will say.

How do you stop caring about other people's opinions of you? In this episode Coach Danny Stone shares tips on how he and his coaching clients stop caring about what other people have to say about them and focus on their goals and dreams.

In this episode you will hear:

1. Why you need to get clear about what you want in your life

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

Let's face it running a business is fun, exciting and life-changing, but it can also be challenging. It can be difficult to figure out how to grow your business, landing new clients can sometimes be a struggle, and knowing what to do next can be stressful.

What many successful entrepreneurs and business owners have figured out is that it's important to take care of your health first! To be able to make decisions, and to put in the work that it takes to take your business to the next level, requires energy, focus, and resilience.

In this episode, Coach Danny Stone talks about how his decision to take control of his health and get more discipline with exercise changed his business for the better.

Here is some of what you will hear in this episode:

1. Why do you need the discipline to achieve your major goals and shift your life in a powerful way

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

Growing up in low-income housing surrounded by drugs and crime Coach Danny Stone wanted a way out. He wanted out of that environment but didn't know how. He had to learn that nothing was going to change unless he did which led him to come to terms with this..."No one is coming to save you!"

Once he learned this, it was an awakening that he had to save himself. He had to set goals and take action to make them happen. Every time he was stuck in his life, he kept reminding himself of this which sparked something in him to take action to change his situation.

In this episode Danny breaks down why you need to understand that no one is coming to save you and why it is a good thing.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

"I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful" are some of the lyrics from one of the biggest musical artists in the world, Drake.

In 2009 he released a song called "Successful" where he talks about his desire to be successful. This was a major song for him. I resonated with so many people because most people want to be successful.

Many people spend their entire life chasing success and in the end, they have to come to the conclusion if they lived a life of meaning and purpose. 

Coach Stone breaks down what he is currently doing to undo his bad programming to reprogram his thinking for success. He shares what he is learning from his coaches, mentors, and his journey that has helped him shift his thinking to start creating the life he deserves.

In this episode Coach Stone talks about:

• Why many individuals have bad programming

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

Do you have a passion or interest that you have or are thinking about turning into a side hustle and eventually a business but something keeps holding you back? Or maybe you have a side hustle and you want to know if it's possible to make it a full-out business. Then you need to listen to this episode! Coach Danny Stone sits down with Ryan Hinkson, the Founder of Eat Famous who turned a hobby of showcasing food into a massive business that has taken him around the world.

• How to turn your passion or interest into a business

• Eat Famous Instagram

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

Over the last 2 years more and more people are grateful and are practicing gratitude. The pandemic has caused many people to reflect on what is important in their lives.

Gratitude is a powerful way to grow your business.

It's not about being thankful for what you have, but rather about being grateful for what you don't have.

Being grateful helps you see the world in a positive light and gives you the opportunity to be creative.

When gratitude becomes your mindset, it changes your perspective and ultimately brings joy into your life. Your idea of success is totally different from mine. Success for you may be getting rich and famous, while for me it's a life filled with love and family. Yet we both have the same vision: to wear small smiles while others are wearing big frowns.

Gratitude is the key to happiness and success, according to the latest research. It's also the key to building a successful business.

Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can help you grow your business in many ways:

- Your customers will be more likely to come back if they feel appreciated.

- You'll be able to attract more customers if you show them how grateful you are for their business.

- You'll have more energy and enthusiasm for your work, which will make it easier for you to take on new projects.

- You'll feel less stressed and anxious about your work, which will make it easier for you to sleep better at night.

- You'll be able to focus better on what matters most in your life, instead of worrying

In this episode you will hear:

1. Why highly successful people focus on gratitude and mindset

2. The reason some business owners miss opportunities

3. How a mindset of gratitude helps business owners tap into their resourcefulness and solve problems faster

4. The #1 reason gratitude is a must for business owners and entrepreneurs 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

As entrepreneurs, side hustlers and business owners the most important way to grow your business is to land your ideal clients. Yet, so many business owners spend time pushing their products and services on potential customers.

It's time to stop talking to the wrong clients.

You know the type of client that doesn't want to pay you what you're worth, makes unreasonable demands, and is never satisfied? The type of client that drains your energy and takes up your valuable time?

If this sounds like you, it's time to stop talking. You need to focus on finding your ideal clients.

It is important to know who your ideal client is. Get to know them and their needs and wants. Once you are able to identify this person, you can start targeting them with your marketing efforts. The most important way to grow your business is by landing your ideal client. It's not just about the numbers of clients, it's about the quality of clients that you have in your business.

In this episode Coach Danny Stone talks about why business owners need to stop chasing the wrong clients and hone in on their ideal clients.

Here's some of what he mentions in this episode:

1. The big mistake business owners make that hurts their business

2. Why it's important to stop trying to make everyone a customer

3. How to define your ideal client

4. How to connect with your ideal clients

5. The best way to attract your clients instead of chasing them

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

As entrepreneurs, business owners, or side hustlers so many people get distracted by shiny things. We see people on social media doing many things or we have friends or family members who claim to make money doing different things and we stray away from our original focus and start doing many things. The problem with this is, that most people never become very successful at one thing, many of their businesses go under, and they burn themselves out because they cannot do it all.

It is important to do ONE thing great FIRST before trying to start multiple businesses or develop various business streams. Highly successful people usually do one thing great then leverage their skills, knowledge, experience, talent, and relationships to create even more successful businesses. If you think about Michael Jordan, Rihanna, Elon Musk, or Oprah, they all became billionaires! Why? Because they got great at ONE THING then used that one thing to start SOMETHING ELSE that made them billionaires.

In this episode Coach Danny Stone breaks down the importance of doing one thing great.

He talks about:

1. Why do people get distracted in their businesses

Here are the links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy

The Grind and Show reached 100 episodes! This is a major milestone for the show. Thanks to everyone that continues to listen, subscribe and review the podcast. The show is nothing without you the listeners.

Coach Stone knew he had to have an amazing guest! Someone who is inspirational has had a powerful journey and is dedicated to serving others. 

That's why you brought on his most special guest so far...

His wife Trudy Stone!

Trudy is a Culinary Nutritionist who focuses on the nutritional properties of food. She is a TV wellness expert on a national daytime program in Canada. She is an author, speaker, and host of the Mind Your Body podcast. She knows her stuff.

On this episode Danny and Trudy talk about their desire to help people live their best lives, how food can be medicine, their relationship, how to eat healthy, mindset, habits. Trudy shares how she went from selling cupcakes to a culinary nutritionist and so much more!

This is an action-packed, fun, educational conversation that you won't want to miss.

Here's some more of what they talk about:

• Foods to eat to help reduce stress

We are so happy to have made it this far. The podcast has reached listeners in more than 55 countries. We are helping people shift their mindset, and habits, and take massive action towards their goals and dreams.

Here are the links mentioned in this episode:

Trudy's Links

• Trudy Stone's Website

Danny's Links

• Champion You Academy

We are living in a world where many people are constantly comparing themselves to others. They see people on social media or people in their circle and wonder why they are not further ahead. Or they have people who don't believe in them or their dreams. So many people don't know that they are worthy. They don't know their value.

In this episode Coach Danny Stone opens up about his journey growing up in low-income housing, bullied by drug dealers, not knowing his worth to an international speaker, business advisor and author who now knows his worth.

This is an open and honest conversation that reminds you that you are worthy of everything that you want in your life. If you need a reminder or want to know how to get back in a space where you know you are worthy, listen to this episode!

In this episode you will learn:

• How to find your worth and value to the world

Here are the links mentioned in this episode:

• Champion You Academy