We live in a world that teaches us to fall in line, to choose the safe, conservative route over being a disruptor. But playing it safe doesn’t facilitate global change. In fact, innovation comes from making trouble and seeing the possibilities in doing things a new way. How, then, do you develop the courage to break through barriers? To risk the isolation that comes with an intense commitment to transformation?

A true maverick, Dennis Langlais began his career as a professional BMX Freestyle rider, performing and competing at venues all over the world. He went on to create Perfection on Wheels, a BMX stunt team that did produced events in 10,000 locations worldwide. Dennis recently founded Codie Dog Interactive and the FIVE Minute Bark podcast with the intention of helping grassroots entrepreneurs increase their visibility and achieve next-level peak performance through the relentless pursuit of purpose.

Today Dennis joins Emerald to share his take on what a Man on Purpose looks like, discussing his approach to reinventing industries and the qualities necessary to facilitate global transformation. He offers insight around giving yourself permission to be a disruptor, attracting a loyal tribe, and choosing to break through barriers rather than fall in line. He explains how four-year-old Dennis was inspired by the Red Sox and how the relentless pursuit of his goals has driven him ever since. Listen and learn why it’s okay—necessary, even—to back off and go play a round of golf when you hit a wall.

Dennis’ insight on what it takes to facilitate global change

How Dennis innovates to create new possibilities in established industries

Dennis’ advice around being a disruptor

• Breaking through barriers comes at a cost
• Embrace polarity to attract your tribe

Why Dennis chooses breaking the rules over ‘nice’

Dennis’ crosswalk metaphor for innovation

The story of four-year-old Dennis’ desire to achieve big things

How Dennis leverages an intense level of commitment to reach his goals

The necessity of backing off when your health starts to suffer

Dennis’ commitment to helping grassroots entrepreneurs increase their visibility

Dennis’ simple approach to celebrating success

FIVE Minute Bark

Relentless Rebel Masterclass

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Life’s 6 Rules

Connect with Emerald GreenForest

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

‘I don’t know where I’m going, but I know I’m going to get there with enthusiasm!’

The path to success is almost never a straight line. In fact, Doug Sandler describes his route as a ‘jumbled mess.’ Doug enjoyed a 30-year career as a deejay, playing at 2500-plus functions. But when his financial planner advised that he be prepared for the next step, Doug realized that he needed a career reinvention. So at 47, he got himself a coach and shifted gears to pursue public speaking. From there, Doug took advantage of opportunities as they presented themselves: He wrote a book, Nice Guys Finish First, and created a podcast, The Nice Guys on Business.

The podcast took off when Doug and his co-host realized that their audience was asking questions about the podcasting process. They shifted their focus to provide the content their listeners craved, and their corollary business, Turnkey Podcast, was born. Turnkey helps podcasters in any stage of the process, with a special focus on how to monetize a show. Today Doug joins Emerald to share his definition of ‘finishing first.’ He explains the tenacity it took to start a new career and the organic way that his entrepreneurial venture took shape. Doug discusses the details of Turnkey Podcast, revealing the impetus behind the business as well as the products and services they provide. Listen in for Doug’s insight on staying humble as you celebrate success and learning to make a career out of being a nice guy!

Doug’s insight on what it means to finish first

How Doug discovered the purpose of his podcast

The fear that motivated Doug to reinvent his career

The organic nature of Doug’s path to success

• Making a career of being you
• Open to new possibilities

Why Doug engages project coaches for support and guidance

The impetus for creating Turnkey Podcast

The products and services provided by Turnkey Podcast

How Doug helps clients monetize their podcasts

How Doug’s audience grew from 20K to 1M

Doug’s approach to finding guests for his podcast

Doug’s advice around staying humble as you celebrate success

Why Doug urges you to fall in love

Turnkey Podcast

The Nice Guys on Business Podcast

Nice Guys Finish First by Doug Sandler

New Media Summit

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only c

‘I don’t know where I’m going, but I know I’m going to get there with enthusiasm!’

The path to success is almost never a straight line. In fact, Doug Sandler describes his route as a ‘jumbled mess.’ Doug enjoyed a 30-year career as a deejay, playing at 2500-plus functions. But when his financial planner advised that he be prepared for the next step, Doug realized that he needed a career reinvention. So at 47, he got himself a coach and shifted gears to pursue public speaking. From there, Doug took advantage of opportunities as they presented themselves: He wrote a book, Nice Guys Finish First, and created a podcast, The Nice Guys on Business.

The podcast took off when Doug and his co-host realized that their audience was asking questions about the podcasting process. They shifted their focus to provide the content their listeners craved, and their corollary business, Turnkey Podcast, was born. Turnkey helps podcasters in any stage of the process, with a special focus on how to monetize a show. Today Doug joins Emerald to share his definition of ‘finishing first.’ He explains the tenacity it took to start a new career and the organic way that his entrepreneurial venture took shape. Doug discusses the details of Turnkey Podcast, revealing the impetus behind the business as well as the products and services they provide. Listen in for Doug’s insight on staying humble as you celebrate success and learning to make a career out of being a nice guy!

Doug’s insight on what it means to finish first

How Doug discovered the purpose of his podcast

The fear that motivated Doug to reinvent his career

The organic nature of Doug’s path to success

• Making a career of being you
• Open to new possibilities

Why Doug engages project coaches for support and guidance

The impetus for creating Turnkey Podcast

The products and services provided by Turnkey Podcast

How Doug helps clients monetize their podcasts

How Doug’s audience grew from 20K to 1M

Doug’s approach to finding guests for his podcast

Doug’s advice around staying humble as you celebrate success

Why Doug urges you to fall in love

Turnkey Podcast

The Nice Guys on Business Podcast

Nice Guys Finish First by Doug Sandler

New Media Summit

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Welcome to Men on Purpose, a celebration of real men making a real difference. If you are interested in making your mark, in discovering your own highest purpose and taking action to build a lasting legacy, you have found the right podcast.

In this introduction, your host, Emerald GreenForest, establishes her vision for the Men on Purpose podcast, discussing the qualities of the leading men she will feature on the show and how these interviews will inspire you in your own quest for meaning and influence.

Emerald shares her credentials as an expert in creating conscious change, explaining how her son’s difficult teen years inspired her to serve men. Listen in and learn how Men on Purpose can give you the wisdom and insight to awaken your purpose—and become the visionary leader you are meant to be.

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.

Welcome to Men on Purpose, a celebration of real men making a real difference. If you are interested in making your mark, in discovering your own highest purpose and taking action to build a lasting legacy, you have found the right podcast.

In this introduction, your host, Emerald GreenForest, establishes her vision for the Men on Purpose podcast, discussing the qualities of the leading men she will feature on the show and how these interviews will inspire you in your own quest for meaning and influence.

Emerald shares her credentials as an expert in creating conscious change, explaining how her son’s difficult teen years inspired her to serve men. Listen in and learn how Men on Purpose can give you the wisdom and insight to awaken your purpose—and become the visionary leader you are meant to be.

Emerald’s Website

Emerald on LinkedIn

Emerald on Twitter

This episode is sponsored by the Creative Age Consulting Group. Men - Is it time NOW for you to make your mark? Visit timetomakeyourmark.com to apply for an invitation-only consultation.