The Highly Driven Podcast

The Highly Driven Podcast

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  • 144 Why Building a Culture of Vulnerabilty is Important with Avi Arya

    Today I'm bringing on an incredible guest to talk about building a culture of vulnerability. Now this guy has an incredible story, and this was a great conversation.

    His name is Avi Arya. He's the founder and the chief mogul of Internet Moguls. As the president of the Digital Masters Alliance, he runs the Ask Avi Aria University which is an online program that trains businesses and personal brands on his micro video method. In addition to training businesses and budding entrepreneurs to grow their business with his micro video method, he also helps the hospitality companies to master the game of skyrocketing their business digitally by leveraging the attention of their customers on various social media platforms. He is viewed as a highly influential personal brand of India in the field of digital marketing and the hospitality industry. He was even named amongst the top 25 influencers by Influencive. He ranked as one of the top 100 digital icons of the region by Impact Magazine, and is credited to create over $100 million and revenues for his clients. So if you're wanting to increase your leadership ability and build an incredible team who will help you take your business to the next level, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.

    What You’ll Hear In This Episode

    • How did Avi transmute bitterness into finding a win and a way to serve his father, family and a lot more people?
    • How do Avi create the time to spend with friends?
    • What's the difference between accountability and vulnerability?
    • Why don't people have vulnerable conversations with people they love.?
    • How does Avi find the balance between holding people accountable and also having and inviting vulnerability?
    • What were Avi’s reasons for cutting out sugar, alcohol and tobacco?
    • What is Avi’s piece of advice about being successful that most would say but he disagrees with?
    • What are some of the biggest mistakes that Avi have made along the way?
    • How did Avi find the masterminds that he was a part of?
    • What would Avi tell his younger self to get results faster?
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      Links Mentioned In This Episode
      • @askaviarya
      • talkwithaj.com
      • @ajamyx
      • 42 min
      • 143 Put Profit First with Susanne Mariga

        Today I'm bringing on a guest to talk about why you must put your profit first. Her name is Susanne Mariga. She's the author of Profit First for Minority Business Enterprises. And she is the chief accountant and profit advisor in her accounting practice. She works with multiple six and seven figure entrepreneurs. And she helps them achieve record breaking financial independence. And these entrepreneurs just finished their journeys to discover a whole new financial and time independence. And many have found that they become the first millionaires in their family. So I'm really excited for you to learn from her today. She has so much wisdom to share with you.

        Now, if you run a business, this conversation when implemented, I'm telling you, it can increase your bottom line, guaranteed. So if you want to increase your profits and take control of your financial future, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

        What You’ll Hear In This Episode

        • How did Susanne get started into the world of accounting and the idea of even putting profit first?
        • What is “Profit First”?
        • How did Susanne give herself permission to try something different that’s definitely counter to what she was probably taught in school and everything that she has been doing up to this point?
        • How do people get clear on what they want to create? What helps people get clear on the things they want to create?
        • What would Susanne’s journaling process look like?
        • How do people figure out how to compute?
        • What advice would Susanne have for entrepreneurs to lean into their edge to track their numbers?
        • What is the average cost of a bookkeeper per month?
        • What was Susanne’s favorite strategy for increasing profits at the moment?
        • How can service providers adjust with the mentality of not necessarily increasing their cost?
        • What are some big mistakes that Susanne sees entrepreneurs making when it comes to profit, accounting and all that good stuff?
        • What would Susanne tell her younger self to help her get results faster?
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          Links Mentioned In This Episode
          • https://www.susannemariga.com/
          • talkwithaj.com
          • @ajamyx
          • 37 min
          • 142 Dig Deeper with Gary Smith (Uncovering Your Purpose)

            Today, I'm bringing on a guest to talk about uncovering your purpose and why you must dig deeper and his name is Gary Smith. About 21 years ago, he decided it was time to leave corporate america and go out on his own. That then led him to starting a company called Optimum Performance Technologies. And for the last 21 years, he has worked with businesses and individuals all over the world, helping them take their lives and their organizations to new levels of achievement and success.

            While doing that work, he discovered that many problems in business are actually people related and they're caused mainly by leaders who haven't learned how to really lead and develop those on their teams. As a result, Gary started focusing on coaching both leaders and team members. And that then led him down the pathway of becoming a John Maxwell certified coach, and also a John Maxwell certified disc consultant.

            And then after coaching for a number of years, he learned that many individuals and organizations don't really succeed because they lack one common ingredient--purpose. This then became such a common theme in the work that he then decided to launch a very new, exciting and very focused brand called the Power of Purpose. And one of his top goals is to educate the world on the power of purpose and work with and guide individuals and businesses as they develop a rock solid purpose.

            So if you want to take your life and your business to the next level and learn some wisdom from like a man who's been in the trenches of business for 40 years, sit back, relax, enjoy the show.

            What You’ll Hear In This Episode

            • What is the ultimate reason for why somebody does something?
            • How did Gary get started helping people discover their purpose?
            • How does somebody step out of their ‘should’s’ and ‘shouldn'ts’?
            • Is there a difference between creating and discovering your purpose?
            • What advice would Gary have for those people who don't seem to have a lot of encouragers around them or their environment?
            • What was one of the craziest little encouraging moments that Gary met along his path that was totally unexpected when it comes to purpose?
            • How does purpose work differently in different phases of life today?
            • What are some of the big mistakes Gary has seen people make in discovering their purpose?
            • What's been one of the biggest personal breakthroughs Gary has experienced in his life thus far?
            • What would Gary tell his younger self to create results faster?

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              Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

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              Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

              Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

              Links Mentioned In This Episode
              • www.garylsmith.com
              • talkwithaj.com
              • @ajamyx
              • 51 min
              • 141 The Dangers of Either/Or Thinking

                Today I want to talk about the dangers of ‘either/or’ thinking. So if you're struggling to gain some momentum in your life, your business or maybe you're at a crossroads, wondering which direction is the best path to actually move forward with, sit back, relax and enjoy.

                What You’ll Hear In This Episode
                • Why did AJ partner with his clients? How is this different than other coaching relationships?
                • Why does AJ see a lot of chaos in following people’s bliss and blindly trusting the universe to have their back?
                • Why does AJ feel like he is walking through a boggy marsh right now?
                • What are the 2 visions that AJ has been called to create right now?
                • What makes life exciting and adventurous?
                • What did Jonathan Heston and AJ talk about this past few weeks?
                • What are the 2 kinds of paths when it comes to creating life and business?
                • Why does going with the flow not bring AJ a lot of personal happiness and satisfaction fulfillment?
                • What does AJ personally fight for right now?
                • Why is there a lot of ‘either/or’ scenarios for most people?
                • What does AJ encourage people to use?
                • How did AJ find a way to make both outcomes a reality?
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                  Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

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                  Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

                  Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

                  Links Mentioned In This Episode
                  • talkwithaj.com
                  • @ajamyx
                  • 16 min
                  • 140 Ayahuasca: Journey to Healing

                    Today I'm bringing on a guest to talk about her own personal experience with Ayahuasca and how it has realistically impacted her daily life or business. Her name is Ami Grace. She's a teacher, a holistic psychotherapist master trainer. She has over 15 years of clinical experience and training in hypnotherapy and energy psychology, Meridian tapping, tapping neuro nutrient therapy, guided meditation, yoga therapy and holistic health.

                    Her passion for holistic healing began when she was in a healing crisis 15 years ago and she was prescribed some medication. Now she had a deep desire to find natural alternatives to medication, to heal her brain and her body pain. And despite what conventional medicine practitioners were telling her in her traditional education, she got to figure out this natural path. So after many years of specialized training and how neuro nutrients promote positive mental health, she has developed and taught her own holistic psychotherapy training course to over 500 students nationwide. And she has the passion to share her specialized knowledge to help practitioners reach more people and help them break through stubborn mental health issues with holistic techniques and tools.

                    So if you have ever been curious about this plant medicine or psychedelics and the impact that it can play into your healing journey, your life, your business, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

                    What You’ll Hear In This Episode
                    • What led Ami to Ayahuasca in the first place?
                    • How was Ayahuasca life-changing for Ami?
                    • What does “love yourself first” mean to Ami?
                    • What would desire look like for most people in committed relationships?
                    • What does Ami like about psilocybin?
                    • Ami’s advice for somebody who hasn't participated in psychedelic plant medicine would be what?
                    • What does “respect the medicine” mean to Ami?
                    • What was the difference in experience between divine masculine and divine feminine for Ami?
                    • What does integration look like after a journey?
                    • What advice would Ami have for anybody who's thinking about plant medicine?
                    • What would Ami tell her younger self to get results faster?
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                      Are you subscribed to my podcast, If not, please go do that now because that is what helps get this message to reach more people.

                      Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

                      Click here to subscribe in iTunes now!

                      Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

                      Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

                      Links Mentioned In This Episode
                      • www.talkwithaj.com
                      • @ajamyx
                      • 53 min
                      • 139 Ancient Power for Creation

                        Today I want to talk about an Ancient Power for Creation. We’re going to go down the rabbit hole a bit today and what I have to say may be a bit controversial. But if you want to unlock limitless ambition and embody your potential, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

                        What You’ll Hear In This Episode
                        • What does AJ work on inside the Project Shift this past few weeks?
                        • What does AJ’s student work on?
                        • What kind of emotions were coming up for AJ’s student?
                        • Why was AJ’s student afraid of his emotions to come up?
                        • AJ’s advice to his student.
                        • Why do a lot of people don’t want to remember the things they have experienced in life?
                        • Why do a lot of people find themselves depressed?
                        • Why do people repress their desires?
                        • How to access a limitless power for creation?
                        • What would you find when you learn to connect to the truth moment by moment?
                        • How did AJ’s student find his power in the bottom of his sadness?
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                          Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

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                          Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

                          Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

                          Links Mentioned In This Episode
                          • www.talkwithaj.com
                          • @ajamyx
                          • 12 min
                          • 138 From Musician to Thriving Voice Actor with Tim Paige

                            Today I'm bringing on a professional voice actor to share his journey of building a thriving online business, an amazing career. His name is Tim Paige. He's a professional voice actor who just absolutely loves what he does, whether it's promos for like a new TV series or narrating some next special or intros for one of the thousands or more podcasts that he's produced. I'm narrating it like the next audiobook, just like whatever it is with voice acting like he loves it.

                            His mission is just to do an amazing job, turning it around as quickly as possible and just like get to the next step in the journey without hassles or headaches. Tim's the go-to guy for brands on the CW, NBC, the UFC Jimmy Kimmel live and a whole bunch more. And in this episode, he  shares some amazing wisdom that I really believe will support you on your journey. So if you're looking for some inspiration or if you've ever felt alone in your entrepreneurial journey sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

                            What You’ll Hear In This Episode
                            • How did Tim go from being a musician into working at lead pages to being one of the top voice actors in the country?
                            • What did Tim do for UFC?
                            • What have been some of the biggest mistakes that Tim have made along the way?
                            • How did Tim build his business and its niche?
                            • How did Tim let his ego die to give way for following the market?
                            • How does somebody pay attention to the market?
                            • What was Tim’s biggest breakthrough with his therapist?
                            • Who did Tim discover he was?
                            • What would Tim tell his younger self to get results faster?
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                              Are you subscribed to my podcast, If not, please go do that now because that is what helps get this message to reach more people.

                              Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

                              Click here to subscribe in iTunes now!

                              Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

                              Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

                              Links Mentioned In This Episode
                              • thevoiceoftimpaige.com
                              • www.unstoppablebeacon.com
                              • @ajamyx
                              • 56 min
                              • 137 Be a Go-Giver

                                I just got back from a high-level mastermind event that was held down in Puerto Rico and I met some incredible people. It’s funny to me going to these mastermind things because every time I do, I always walk away feeling like I’m not thinking big enough. But I was just super inspired by the people there. They are amazing, all doing incredible things to make the world a better place.

                                And I had a few insights while I was there. Some big distinctions that I want to share with you today. And one of those things is why you should be a Go-Giver instead of a Go-Getter. So if you want to increase your wealth, health and impact in the world, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

                                What You’ll Hear In This Episode
                                • What are the three types of people?
                                • Who are go-getters?
                                • What is the problem with go-getters?
                                • Who are the traders?
                                • Who are the go-givers?
                                • What do go-givers provide others?
                                • Why knowing the 3 types of people is important when it comes to building your wealth, health and impact?
                                • Why does AJ commit on his podcast?
                                • Why did AJ choose to invite us to be a go-giver?
                                • Why does AJ think that go-givers are not just simply givers?
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                                  Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

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                                  Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

                                  Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

                                  Links Mentioned In This Episode
                                  • unstoppablebeaconbook.com
                                  • @ajamyx
                                  • 11 min
                                  • 136 Online Business Building Tips with Jan Koch

                                    Today I'm bringing on an international friend to share some online business building tips with you. His name is Jan Koch. I first met him back in 2011 on Twitter and he's a great guy. He's a WordPress wizard, he has tried a whole lot of things in this online business world. He created a lot of success for himself and he also failed at a lot of things along the way.


                                    He's been hosting virtual events, starting back in 2015. And his virtual events have really brought over 10,000 registered attendees and reached more than 110 countries which is kind of crazy to think of. And over time, he developed a very unique approach to hosting virtual events. And he's now decided to start bringing the new way of running online events to the market at large. And in this episode, he shares a ton of wisdom very vulnerably. So if you're like scaling an online business or maybe you've just started one, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

                                    What You’ll Hear In This Episode
                                    • What made Jan acquire the Virtual Summit Mastery?
                                    • What is Jan’s advice for people trying to expand their network online?
                                    • Where does consistency play in creating credibility, relationships, influencer status and building an online business?
                                    • What are some mistakes that Jan made along the way?
                                    • What are some of Jan’s biggest breakthroughs that have led to a big growth for him?
                                    • How does Jan think somebody finds their rhythm?
                                    • How do Jan develop trust in himself?
                                    • What would Jan tell his younger self to get results faster?
                                    • Subscribe and Review in iTunes

                                      Are you subscribed to my podcast, If not, please go do that now because that is what helps get this message to reach more people.

                                      Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

                                      Click here to subscribe in iTunes now!

                                      Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

                                      Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

                                      Links Mentioned In This Episode
                                      • virtualsummitmastery.com
                                      • www.unstoppablebeacon.com
                                      • @ajamyx
                                      • 44 min
                                      • 135 Seek to Understand

                                        Today I want to talk about the importance of seeking to understand so if you want better relationships, lead your team more effectively or just experience more peace day-to-day, sit back, relax and enjoy the show.

                                        What You’ll Hear In This Episode
                                        • What happened when AJ sent an email to promote his book?
                                        • How did this new way of operating help his clients get their results quicker?
                                        • How do you know if someone is not worth your mental energy to seek to understand?
                                        • Why don't people take time to seek to understand?
                                        • What do people tend to do when they are in a conversation?
                                        • How did AJ create a sense of significance for himself?
                                        • What did AJ experience when he was still with MDMA?
                                        • What did AJ learn when he sees someone as needing to be fixed?
                                        • How to create a deeper connection with anyone?
                                        • Subscribe and Review in iTunes

                                          Are you subscribed to my podcast, If not, please go do that now because that is what helps get this message to reach more people.

                                          Plus, I don’t want you to miss an episode. Each week, I’ll be releasing two new episodes and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance they’ll fly under the radar and you’ll miss out.

                                          Click here to subscribe in iTunes now!

                                          Also, please leave me a review on iTunes because that’s what helps more people find the podcast.

                                          Simply click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.” Let me know what you’re loving about the podcast and what has been one of your biggest take-aways so far.

                                          Links Mentioned In This Episode
                                          • unstoppablebeaconbook.com
                                          • @ajamyx
                                          • 12 min

                                          About The Highly Driven Podcast

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                                          Welcome to the Highly Driven podcast. Where we help married creatives live their fully expressed life across all areas of their life, business, and relationships.