Stallon Silver

Staying On The Path Using The Power of Accountability

EPISODE 17 – October 7th, 2017

Today I interview a great friend of mine whom I met in Miami – Stallon Silver. Stallon and I have been working with each other and involved in various projects for a little over 2 years now. Last week, he flew out to California to visit me and few other people in the SoCal region.

I’m grateful that he took the time to sit down with me on my porch and record our #CoffeeConversation. In this episode, we discuss accountability and creating mastermind type alliances with people who are actively pursuing something special.

“There’s a big difference between a friend and ally. The ally is not going to take you out to drinks and feel sad for you when you fall off track. The ally is going to remind you what the end goal is and tell you to stay on the path.” – Stallon Silver

“You have to get clear on what you do, who you are, and where you’re going.” – Kyle Nitchen

Some things we cover in this episode:

* What an accountability partnership is

* The difference between someone who just a friend and someone who is an ally

* How to network in the modern day on social media

* Staying on the path

* The history of the mastermind alliance from The Great Napoleon Hill

* Examples on creating your own mastermind

* Closing Gratitude

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* Books mentioned: Think & Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

* Improve Your Charisma Here: Charisma University

* Improve Your Swag Here: NITCH Apparel

Connect with Stallon:

Soundcloud: Stallon Silver | Instagram: @stallonsilver | Twitter: @stallonsilver | YouTube Channel: Stallon Silver |

Check out this excellent interview with Stallon Silver, in Episode 17:

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Thanks for listening! 

Ep. 16 – News, Progress, Updates, & Projects

Hello everyone.

Here is a quick episode updating you on the things that I’ve been building and working on lately.

In this episode, we talk about our podcast sponsors, Charisma University as well as the progress of my latest side project – Nitch Apparel.

I’m open to answering any of your questions so please leave your comments below or reach out to me on any social network.

Thank you and please check out Episode 16.

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Ep. 16 – News, Progress, Updates, & Projects

Hello everyone.

Here is a quick episode updating you on the things that I’ve been building and working on lately.

In this episode, we talk about our podcast sponsors, Charisma University as well as the progress of my latest side project – Nitch Apparel.

I’m open to answering any of your questions so please leave your comments below or reach out to me on any social network.

Thank you and please check out Episode 16.

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Josh Levin

The Story of Empowered Electric

EPISODE 15 – September 4th, 2017

You guys know I love interviewing folks who are out there doing great things and making impact. In this episode I interview Josh Levin, founder of Empowered Electric.

Josh shares his amazing story about where he started and how he didn’t let his past dictate his future. This is what fueled him to starting his electrical contracting business – Empowered Electric.

Josh has built a company culture around values, people, integrity, and giving back. Josh also shares the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business. Lot’s of value and resources in this episode!

“I’m building a for-profit business with a non-profit heart beat.” – Josh Levin

“You’re not coming to work for me, you’re coming to for us.” – Josh Levin

Some things we cover in this episode:

* The mindset for learning your craft and improving yourself

* How Josh met and married his wife

* The story of how Josh quit his job and started his company Empowered Electric

* The different between a “For Profit” and “For Purpose” business

* The long term vision for Empowered Electric

* How to find the right clients and build relationships with your client

* Josh’s hiring and social media strategy

* Examples of how Josh instills positive culture in Empowered Electric

* The reality of running and building a business

* Josh’s strategy for work-life-family balance

* “Opportunity looks a lot like hard work.”

“We like to build the projects where you take your girlfriend on a date.” – Empowered Electric

Empowered Electric Project: The Rock Hill Grille, Kansas City, MO

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* Josh’s favorite books: Pencils of Promise by Adam Braun & Start With Why by Simon Sinek

Recommended Videos Mentioned:

Ashton Kutcher Speech – Teen Choice Awards

Ira Glass on the Creative Process

Connect with Josh Levin:

Facebook: Empowered Electric | Instagram: @empoweredkc | Email: [email protected]

Check out this excellent interview with Josh Levin, in Episode 15:

Listen on: iTunes | Soundcloud | Google Play | Breaker | Bluburry

Thanks for listening! 🙂 If you enjoyed this podcast, hit that share button and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes ❤ Would mean a lot to me and it helps other people hear the story.

Say Hello On:

Instagram | Twitter | 

Josh Levin

The Story of Empowered Electric

EPISODE 15 – September 4th, 2017

You guys know I love interviewing folks who are out there doing great things and making impact. In this episode I interview Josh Levin, founder of Empowered Electric.

Josh shares his amazing story about where he started and how he didn’t let his past dictate his future. This is what fueled him to starting his electrical contracting business – Empowered Electric.

Josh has built a company culture around values, people, integrity, and giving back. Josh also shares the realities of entrepreneurship, leadership, and building a business. Lot’s of value and resources in this episode!

“I’m building a for-profit business with a non-profit heart beat.” – Josh Levin

“You’re not coming to work for me, you’re coming to for us.” – Josh Levin

Some things we cover in this episode:

* The mindset for learning your craft and improving yourself

* How Josh met and married his wife

* The story of how Josh quit his job and started his company Empowered Electric

* The different between a “For Profit” and “For Purpose” business

* The long term vision for Empowered Electric

* How to find the right clients and build relationships with your client

* Josh’s hiring and social media strategy

* Examples of how Josh instills positive culture in Empowered Electric

* The reality of running and building a business

* Josh’s strategy for work-life-family balance

* “Opportunity looks a lot like hard work.”

“We like to build the projects where you take your girlfriend on a date.” – Empowered Electric

Empowered Electric Project: The Rock Hill Grille, Kansas City, MO

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* Josh’s favorite books: Pencils of Promise by Adam Braun & Start With Why by Simon Sinek

Recommended Videos Mentioned:

Ashton Kutcher Speech – Teen Choice Awards

Ira Glass on the Creative Process

Connect with Josh Levin:

Facebook: Empowered Electric | Instagram: @empoweredkc | Email: [email protected]

Check out this excellent interview with Josh Levin, in Episode 15:

Listen on: iTunes | Soundcloud | Google Play | Breaker | Bluburry

Thanks for listening! 

John Hawkins

Leadership & High Performance Coach, Author of Expect Greatness

EPISODE 14 – Expecting Greatness & Living A Life Of Excellence

In this episode I interview my new good friend, Big John Hawkins.

John is a senior-level leadership coach and strategy consultant and has worked with hundreds of clients, large and small, across all sectors. Not just an inspirational speaker–John Hawkins has written numerous articles, posts and leadership classes for Business magazines and Higher Education Institutions on personal leadership and developing high-performance teams.

As a member of Forbes Coaches Council on Leadership and Management, and active on several board of directors, John Hawkins’ multifaceted work includes being a top leadership keynote speaker, leadership coach and consultant, and a leadership author.

“You have to be aggressive and go after it but you also have to be patient and let things develop.” – John Hawkins

“We need to surround ourselves with good, quality, ridiculously legit people.” – John Hawkins

Some things we cover in this episode:

* John’s background and story behind Building Effective Leaders

* Using your adversities in the past to live with wisdom now

* What are the qualities that make a great leader

* The power of listening more than speaking

* How to be more like-able, attractive, and connect with more people

* The concept of starting and doing

* The difference between perfection and excellence

* The 3 words that drive John everyday

* John’s 4 principles to pursuing excellence in every area of life

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* John’s Top 3 Book Recommendations: The Bible, Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell, and START: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, & Do Work That Matters by John Acuff

* Grab your copy of John’s NEW book – Expect Greatness: Living A Life Of Excellence

* John’s recommended article for all millennial to read and understand: Integrity Is EVERYTHING!!!! by John Hawkins

* Hire John to Speak at your next event – BuildingEffectiveLeaders.com

Connect with John:

Facebook: John Hawkins | Twitter: @johnhawkins | Instagram: @bigjohnhawkins  | Email: [email protected] | Phone: (386) 243-9329

Check out this excellent interview with John Hawkins, in Episode 14:

Listen on: iTunes | Soundcloud | Google Play | Breaker | Bluburry

Thanks for listening! 🙂 If you enjoyed this podcast, hit that share button and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes ❤ Would mean a lot to me and it helps other people hear the&nb...

John Hawkins

Leadership & High Performance Coach, Author of Expect Greatness

EPISODE 14 – Expecting Greatness & Living A Life Of Excellence

In this episode I interview my new good friend, Big John Hawkins.

John is a senior-level leadership coach and strategy consultant and has worked with hundreds of clients, large and small, across all sectors. Not just an inspirational speaker–John Hawkins has written numerous articles, posts and leadership classes for Business magazines and Higher Education Institutions on personal leadership and developing high-performance teams.

As a member of Forbes Coaches Council on Leadership and Management, and active on several board of directors, John Hawkins’ multifaceted work includes being a top leadership keynote speaker, leadership coach and consultant, and a leadership author.

“You have to be aggressive and go after it but you also have to be patient and let things develop.” – John Hawkins

“We need to surround ourselves with good, quality, ridiculously legit people.” – John Hawkins

Some things we cover in this episode:

* John’s background and story behind Building Effective Leaders

* Using your adversities in the past to live with wisdom now

* What are the qualities that make a great leader

* The power of listening more than speaking

* How to be more like-able, attractive, and connect with more people

* The concept of starting and doing

* The difference between perfection and excellence

* The 3 words that drive John everyday

* John’s 4 principles to pursuing excellence in every area of life

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* John’s Top 3 Book Recommendations: The Bible, Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John Maxwell, and START: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, & Do Work That Matters by John Acuff

* Grab your copy of John’s NEW book – Expect Greatness: Living A Life Of Excellence

* John’s recommended article for all millennial to read and understand: Integrity Is EVERYTHING!!!! by John Hawkins

* Hire John to Speak at your next event – BuildingEffectiveLeaders.com

Connect with John:

Facebook: John Hawkins | Twitter: @johnhawkins | Instagram: @bigjohnhawkins  | Email: [email protected] | Phone: (386) 243-9329

Check out this excellent interview with John Hawkins, in Episode 14:

Listen on: iTunes | Soundcloud | Google Play | Breaker | Bluburry

Thanks for listening! 

Nick Wood

Founder at Kholo Inc.

EPISODE 13 – Building The Startup Community One App at a Time

In this episode I interview founder of Kholo Inc., Nick Wood. Kholo is an app developing company that builds apps for innovative startups looking to bring their unconventional ideas to reality. In this interview, we discuss Nick’s journey through entrepreneurship, sales, and life.

I really enjoyed this conversation because Nick doesn’t give you his advice on what to do and what not to do. He simply shares his experience on what he has found to effective for business, life, and leadership. He has a great perspective so I really hope you enjoy this conversation.

“Sometimes it takes doing the unscalable to scale.” – Nick Wood

“When the sun is shining, it’s time to make hay.” – Nick’s Dad

“A short stubby pencil is better than a long memory.” – Unknown

Some things we cover in this episode:

* Nick’s story of entrepreneurship, sales, and journey to founding Kholo Inc.

* The purpose and vision of Kholo Inc.

* Nick’s thoughts on the most challenging aspects of owning and running a company

* The humbling realities of entrepreneurship

* The Kholo strategy for networking and targeting your audience / clients

* Nick’s definition of a leader

* Investing in people and relationships

* The power behind using the comparison bias to leverage your mind (28:00)

* The principle of hard work

* Nick’s goal setting routine (34:00)

* Balancing relationships, kids, and life with building an elite company

* What Nick enjoy’s doing outside of work with friends and family (43:30)

* Nick’s closing thoughts for the young ambitious individuals out there (45:30)

* Closing gratitude

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* Create your own app with Kholo Inc. 

* Nick’s recommended book: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

* Become An Idea Machine: Because Ideas Are The Currency Of The 21st Century

* Nick’s blog and platform for documenting his journey @Medium/NickWood

* Nick’s LinkedIn content

Connect with Nick & Kholo Inc:

Facebook: Nick Wood | Twitter: @NickKholo | Instagram: @NickKholo | Email: [email protected]

Check out this great interview with Nick Wood, in Episode 13:

Listen on: iTunes | Soundcloud | Google Play | Breaker | Bluburry

Thanks for listening! 🙂 If you enjoyed this podcast, hit that share button and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes ❤ Would mean a lot to me and it helps other people hear the story.

Nick Wood

Founder at Kholo Inc.

EPISODE 13 – Building The Startup Community One App at a Time

In this episode I interview founder of Kholo Inc., Nick Wood. Kholo is an app developing company that builds apps for innovative startups looking to bring their unconventional ideas to reality. In this interview, we discuss Nick’s journey through entrepreneurship, sales, and life.

I really enjoyed this conversation because Nick doesn’t give you his advice on what to do and what not to do. He simply shares his experience on what he has found to effective for business, life, and leadership. He has a great perspective so I really hope you enjoy this conversation.

“Sometimes it takes doing the unscalable to scale.” – Nick Wood

“When the sun is shining, it’s time to make hay.” – Nick’s Dad

“A short stubby pencil is better than a long memory.” – Unknown

Some things we cover in this episode:

* Nick’s story of entrepreneurship, sales, and journey to founding Kholo Inc.

* The purpose and vision of Kholo Inc.

* Nick’s thoughts on the most challenging aspects of owning and running a company

* The humbling realities of entrepreneurship

* The Kholo strategy for networking and targeting your audience / clients

* Nick’s definition of a leader

* Investing in people and relationships

* The power behind using the comparison bias to leverage your mind (28:00)

* The principle of hard work

* Nick’s goal setting routine (34:00)

* Balancing relationships, kids, and life with building an elite company

* What Nick enjoy’s doing outside of work with friends and family (43:30)

* Nick’s closing thoughts for the young ambitious individuals out there (45:30)

* Closing gratitude

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* Create your own app with Kholo Inc. 

* Nick’s recommended book: Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

* Become An Idea Machine: Because Ideas Are The Currency Of The 21st Century

* Nick’s blog and platform for documenting his journey @Medium/NickWood

* Nick’s LinkedIn content

Connect with Nick & Kholo Inc:

Facebook: Nick Wood | Twitter: @NickKholo | Instagram: @NickKholo | Email: [email protected]

Check out this great interview with Nick Wood, in Episode 13:

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Thanks for listening! 

Tony Booth

Successful Construction Project Management & Leadership

EPISODE 12 – June 26th, 2017

In this episode I’m honored to get the opportunity to interview my new friend, Tony Booth. Tony is an all around amazing individual who takes pride in his work and performs all his work with integrity, which I admire. Tony has had a very successful career in construction project management with one of the biggest construction service companies in the world, Skanska. From there he’s gone on to build a handful of successful business’s and projects in the construction industry.

Tony is the host of the Contracting Coachcast on iTunes, Co-Founder of Builder’s Grid, Creator of the Contracting Coach Academy, and has a great perspective on what it takes to create a compelling business and career. I really hope you enjoy and get a lot of value from this interview. Thank you listening!

“Stop Waiting & Start Building.” – Tony Booth

Some things we cover in this episode:

* Tony’s background and journey through his career

* The difference between a manager and a leader

* What makes someone an exceptional leader

* How to handle a bad boss / manager / leader

* The difference between the relationship guy vs. the technical guy

* Strategies for creating a compelling career

* Strategies for getting a promoted

* Resources for successful construction project management

* Work flow and strategies for creating authentic content

* And much more..

Links, Products & Resources mentioned:

* The Contracting Coachcast – Tony’s DAILY podcast

* The Contracting Coach Academy – an online course that Tony created for contractors of all levels can find useful courses that help them grow and manage their business and projects.

* Builder’s Grid – Tony’s construction service solution for qualified procurement

* AMETA Construction Services, LLC – Tony’s Construction Company

Connect with Tony Booth:

Facebook: Contracting Coach | Twitter: @AnthonyBooth | LinkedIn | Website: ContractingCoach.com | Email: [email protected]

Check out this powerful interview with Tony Booth, in Episode 12:

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