The Start Something Show

Michael Port can be seen on MSNBC, CNBC, and PBS as an on air expert and as the host of the most popular podcast on public speaking and performance, Steal the Show with Michael Port.

He has written six books, including Book Yourself Solid and Steal the Show, the latter which—according to the former President of Starbucks—“might be the most unique and practical book ever written on the topic of public speaking.” His books have been on the bestseller lists of the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Publisher's Weekly and have been selected by Amazon and 800-CEO-READ as "best books of the year."

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Sharon Sayler is an international communications trainer, speaker, best-selling author and CEO of the strategic communications firm Competitive Edge Communications, a company devoted to teaching professionals around the world how to be courageous leaders using critical communication skills.

Sharon works with a wide range of clientele — executives, entrepreneurs, universities, corporations and organizations such as Delta Airlines, Yale’s Graduate School of Management, and the Women’s Executive Leadership Council.

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Bob Burg is the author of a number of books on sales, marketing and influence, with total book sales of well over a million copies.His book, The Go-Giver, coauthored with John David Mann has sold over half a million copies and it has been translated into 21 languages. It has been reissued in a new, expanded edition with a foreword by Huffington Post founder and publisher, Arianna Huffington.Bob is an advocate, supporter and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.

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Today's guest is Gail Jessen. She's a client of mine, so of course, I think she is amazing! Gail recently quit her job in higher education, sold everything she owned, lost 102 pounds, and she's working to heal her Hashimoto's disease. Gail has been able to transition from employee to online business owner, while keeping adventure as a priority in her life. I'm so excited to share Gail's story with you, and also work through some of Gail's goals for the future. You are going to be excited hearing about all of the things that Gail has started, just because she knew she had to make a change. 

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Tina Dietz takes a moment to reflect on Christmas traditions this holiday season! You can see the full show notes here.

Michel Neray combines a science degree from the University of Waterloo, an MBA from McGill University, and a career as a creative marketing copywriter, advertising agency director and marketing executive. A visionary and entrepreneurial game-changer, in 1995 he founded Portfolios Online, the world’s first Internet search engine for advertising and creative professionals. In 2012, he created MoMondays, a entertaining and inspiring monthly event that has since expanded to multiple cities in Canada and the U.S.

A naturally dynamic, fun and engaging speaker, Michel has held a variety of leadership positions in the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers, and has spoken professionally in more than seven countries.

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Steve Sims is an ugly kid from the outskirts of London. He wasn't born into the world of luxury but certainly holds his place there now!

Steve is the founder of the Bluefish, the bespoke international travel and lifestyle concierge firm. Google Steve and the Bluefish and you’ll find him on everywhere- the Travel Channel and CNBC the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, London's Sunday Times, The Robb Report, and South China Morning Post, and let's not forget he has been invited to speak at Harvard....twice!

He is well regarded for his marketing within the luxury world but be prepared, he does things his way!

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Ellen Rogin is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller, Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality.

Chockfull of “left brain” credentials – Ellen is an MBA, CPA, Certified Financial PlannerTM and owner of a successful wealth management firm --she also walks on the “right” side, balancing values, big picture ideas, meditation and humor with all her professional training. She is as comfortable talking about the power of compound interest as she is talking about the power of belief.

Ellen is also founder of the Abundance Activist® movement whose mission it is to help the world think and act more prosperously.

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Joel Boggess is the go-to guy for clarity, confidence and direction. He's the guy people call when they're feeling stuck, under-challenged or overwhelmed. I know, I’ve called him myself! Joel teaches people how to start over at 40, and how to relaunch their lives.

His latest book, Finding your Voice, hit the #1 spot on Amazon for success, happiness, and in the self esteem categories. And his podcast, ReLaunch, which is in syndication, was named by Podcasters' Paradise as the "Most Inspirational" and "Best Overall" podcast of 2014.  I’ve had the pleasure of being on ReLaunch a couple of times myself and it’s a wonderful show-you can check out the show and connect with Joel at relaunchshow.com.

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Lori Kennedy is the owner of The Wellness Business Academy and The Wellness Business Summit.  She is growing a community of passionate and ambitious health leaders who are working together to achieve the company’s 1 million dollar mission and changing the way healthcare is done.

Lori helps you learn how to leverage the internet for your business so you can play big and serve more people. Lori is here today to share her story of going from a 1:1 business model to a 1:many business model and how it drastically changed her life.  She's even brought you a freebie to help you get your online business set up.  

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