Today, we have the Founder of Scott Leese consulting, Surf & Sales, and Co-Founder of Thursday Night Sales, Scott Leese.

Scott founded Scott Leese Consulting, LLC in 2016 with a focus on companies scaling from $0 - $25M ARR. He serves as CEO/Founder and works with both domestic and international companies on sales strategy, process, people, pitch, and more. He has worked with many companies over the past several years as a Strategic Advisor, providing sales training to leadership and salespeople alike.

In this episode, we dive into how he’s utilized his 61k connections on LinkedIn to build his company and work for himself. He talks about the reason you should leave people behind that don’t fit your future trajectory, and 1 Simple step you can take today to increase your network and sales. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:29] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Scott Leese
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Scott. See links below

[02:30 – 16:49] Scott’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Scott talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• 61k followers on LinkedIn he utilizes to grow his company
• Speed of how you can acquire information has accelerated because of platforms like Linkedin
• Scott talks about his mentors and the masterminds he’s been in
• Building connections with very successful people on Linkedin
• How masterminds helped Scott in resetting and getting himself unstuck
• How his sense of urgency is different from most people
• Working with people on his level

[16:50 – 28:52] Self-Education and Scott’s reality

• Scott shares his thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• The old model of education is in big trouble
• What people can expect when they enter Nixie Davidsohn’s reality
• Process-driven
• Forces you to think systematically about things
• Very direct with peace and love
• Success stories from people who joined his mastermind/group/event

[28:53 – 36:08] One Simple Step You can take to Increase your network and sales

• One core ingredient to be successful
• Shrinking the Delta between Idea and Action
• Exciting things that Scott has in store for the next 12 months
• Future Ebook as a Co-author
• Maintaining and being more efficient with his time
• Tips/Tactics Actionable Items from Scott Leese
• Grow the size of your network
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“All I care about is, when I’m dead and gone people can say, “That guy helped me”. That's all I want. I live by that creed.” - Scott Leese

“If you have all your eggs in one basket, it’s very easy to get stuck.” - Scott Leese

“Diversification breeds creativity, and that creativity brings in energy and passion, then you turn that passion into activity and action, and off you go.” - Scott Leese

“You’re gonna get a lot of shit, when you move at a particular speed and rate. You’re gonna get a lot of shit, when you start being more successful than other people.” - Scott Leese

“I don’t have time for people who are not on my level.” - Scott Leese

“We have a very limited number of opportunities in this life, so I’m here to make the most out of every single one.” - Scott Leese

Resources Mentioned:

• The Surf and Sales Summit
• Addicted to the Process - Scott Leese
• Thursday Night Sales
• Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

Connect with Scott on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit https://scottleeseconsulting.com/ and https://www.surfandsales.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

This is Laura Johnston, Founder of High Impact Leadership. This week we are going to talk today about 4 powerful A’s of intelligent leadership, those were awareness, assessment, action, and achievement. Check it out! 

[00:01 – 05:23] Becoming a Leader 

• A brief introduction about our topic this episode
• Connect with me, see links below
• Creating leaders by knowing the 4 A’s

[05:23 – 06:07] Closing Segment

• Be a part of Emerging Leadership Jumpstart Program, check my email below 
• Final thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“I believe that with great leadership, things can be amazing. And we can get rid of most of the drama and just function.” - Laura Johnston 

“When our team took the disk and we look at the preferences and tendencies of each member of our team, we really discovered a lot about each other and ourselves. How we like to be communicated with and how we are adapting to communicating with others.” - Laura Johnston 

“Action forces us to risk being wrong and it’s true that it’s scary sometimes to take action but knowing the outcome you want is key to taking the right actions.” - Laura Johnston

Resources Mentioned:

• High Impact Leadership

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected]

Connect with Travis on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected] 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

In this episode, we’ve got the Founder of High Impact Leadership, Laura Johnston. Laura has spent the last 20 years supporting and partnering with entrepreneurs. She is passionate about helping business leaders navigate the important steps to realize sustainable growth using proven models. While raising five children, she realized that real-life shows up in business and how prioritizing and building systems can allow business leaders to be more present in all of the things important to them!

Laura is a Master Certified Coach of the Intelligent Leadership Executive Coaching Program as well as a partner with the Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviors. She is an ardent fan of the philosophies and tools available within these programs and delights in helping her clients accurately identify their leadership strengths and gaps and assist in developing a plan of action to gain rapid insight into operational health and boost value.

We talk about the 4A’s they work with their clients, where the 3rd one is ACTION, Laura talks about why it’s important to understand your tendencies while working with other people, and Laura finishes on why you need to create a follow-up system to continue your success. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:18] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Laura Johnston with Travis Rohrer
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Laura and Travis. See links below

[02:19 – 08:56] Laura’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Laura talks about how her learning changed from her early years vs today
• Getting into communities with experts helped me do bigger and really change my learning and thinking 
• Laura talks about her mentors and the masterminds she’s been in
• Paying to play and take you to a different level
• How masterminds helped Laura in resetting and getting herself unstuck

[08:57 – 17:41] Self-Education and Laura’s reality

• Laura’s thoughts about the Parallels on Self-education and Traditional Education
• Chance for our youth to look outside of the box and find ways to jump the traditional education system
• What people can expect when they enter Laura’s reality and High Impact Leadership
• The 4A’s of High Impact Leadership
• Awareness
• Assessments
• Action
• Achievement
• Success stories from people who joined her mastermind/group/event

[17:42 – 25:00] Creating Success

• The key ingredient when it comes to being successful
• Exciting things that Laura has in store for the next 12 months
• Surrounding ourselves with people who found success despite the 2020 crisis
• Creating a follow-up system that’s focused more on customer engagement not just customer service 
• Tips/Tactics Actionable Items from Laura Johnston
• Having a follow-up system is a huge key
• If you need help with setting up a follow-up system. Connect with Laura!
• See links below
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“I’m a mother of five, and I’ve always encouraged my children to have experts in their life trainers, coaches, and tutors.” - Laura Johnston

“Getting into communities with experts helped me to do bigger, and really changed my learning and thinking.” - Laura Johnston

“Nothing’s ever going to change unless you put those things and plans into action.” - Laura Johnston

Resources Mentioned:

• High Impact Leadership

Connect with Laura on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected]

Connect with Travis on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected] 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Hey everyone! Today, we have Nicole “Nixie” Davidsohn, the Founder of Nixie Wellness. When some people think as unconventional or “Thinking outside the box” defines this episode. Nixie lives a life without a box.

In this episode, we get into how she’s utilizing gaming and other well-known platforms like Twitch, to make an impact on a larger audience. She talks about how having fun through her day, allows her to share energy and so much more. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:09] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Nixie Davidsohn
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Nixie. See links below

[02:10 – 13:21] Nixie’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Nixie talks about how her learning changed from her early years vs today
• Nixie talks about her mentors and the masterminds she’s been in
• Spencer Taylor
• How masterminds helped Nixie in resetting and getting herself unstuck
• The role of platforms like Twitch to expand networks and learning from coaches

[13:22 – 33:24] Self-Education and Nixie’s reality

• Nixie shares her thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• Exchanging energy and ideas with other people
• What people can expect when they enter Nixie Davidsohn’s reality
• Acceptance
• Non-judgment
• Authenticity
• Honesty
• Success stories from people who joined her mastermind/group/event
• Being open and honest as you work towards your goal

[33:25 – 42:00] Thinking Outside The Box

• Exciting things that Nixie has in store for the next 12 months
• Learning how to have more fun playing video games
• Video Game Streaming and leaving a positive impact on people
• Happiness coaching
• Thinking outside the box
• Working on A Streamers Mastermind
• Tips/Tactics Actionable Items from Nixie Davidsohn
• Start being your authentic self
• Be authentic. Take responsibility for who you truly are.
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“You made mistakes getting to where you are. But the number one thing is you need to be YOU” - Nixie Davidsohn

“Be authentic. Take responsibility for who you truly are.” - Nixie Davidsohn 

“Everyone is trying to be someone else. Stop trying to be the person you think the world wants you to be and start being your authentic self.” - Nixie Davidsohn 

“Your true purpose is to “be”. It’s not to “do”, it’s to “be”, To be who you are. Through that, you will attract positive energy.” - Nixie Davidsohn

Resources Mentioned:

• Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
• Twitch

Get in touch with Nixie through her website https://nixiedee.com/. Catch her live on Twitch(Nixiedee) every Monday to Friday from 10 AM PST. 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

In this week’s solo episode we’re going to talk about success through masterminds. Strap tight and let’s jump right in!

[00:01 – 01:52] Opening

• A brief introduction to our topic this episode

[01:53 – 10:49] Success Through Masterminds

• What a mastermind is really all about
• Coming out of your shell and putting yourself in uncomfortable situations
• Setting up The Mastermind Effect and The Success Finder
• Slowly rolling out the app
• You need to precisely explain who you are and what you do
• Go to the app store and download The Success Finder
• Connect with me on the platform

[10:50 - 11:57] Closing Segment

• Download and connect with me on the App!
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“A mastermind is about the overall arching of people. It’s not about one person or two people, it’s about everyone coming together and working together.” - Brandon Straza

“You have to start putting yourself around uncomfortable situations because comfort kills.” - Brandon Straza

“When you have an idea, take it off the shelf.” - Brandon Straza

Resources Mentioned:

• UnleashUNow

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Let's welcome Beth Strange, Founder of Beth Strange Strategy. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate with distinction from Penn State University with a degree in Linguistics, she spent her early career as an educator, administrator, and business owner in the branding and reputation management industry. She spent 25 years assisting high-profile and emerging corporations, academic institutions, groups, and individuals in defining, refining their presence, and becoming influential by applying proven principles in reputation, brand, public relations, and image management.

As an Elite Performance Strategies, Certified High-Performance Coach, Speaker, and Writer, she helps extraordinary top performers and entrepreneurs to BE, DO, and HAVE what they want and need in their professional and personal lives.

In this episode, we dive into why you need to get rid of your to-do list. We find out how she helped one of her clients go from an unknown boutique owner to the Director of the Women’s Line at Dolce & Gabbana. We also talk about why you should have a mission statement for your household. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:11] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Beth Strange
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Beth. See links below

[02:12 – 13:28] Beth’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Beth talks about how her learning changed from her early years vs today
• Speed of which we can access information online is a game-changer for learning
• Our responsibility for the information we have access to
• Beth talks about her mentors and the masterminds she’s been in
• Timeless people and timeless standards
• How masterminds helped Beth in resetting and getting herself unstuck

[13:29 – 25:48] Self-Education and Beth’s reality

• Beth shares her thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• What people can expect when they enter Beth Strange reality
• Prioritize structure in coaching
• High-performance coaching
• Tactical and Adaptable strategy
• Success stories from people who joined her mastermind/group/event

[25:49 – 33:57] Creating Success

• What it takes to be successful for Beth
• Awareness and Courage to be honest
• Exciting things that Beth has in store for the next 12 months
• Define, Distinguish and Grow their mastermind
• Tips/Tactics Actionable Items from Beth
• Define what it is, one or more, things that you won’t want people to know and address that
• Get rid of your to-do list
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“The speed of which we can access information is a complete game-changer for learning. Along with that comes the real challenge and responsibility to Vet the information that we’re picking up online.” - Beth Strange

“Technology has changed everything for learning, and it has given us enormous responsibility as learners to make sure that we are wise and responsible with the information we are intaking.” - Beth Strange

“There is enormous brilliance and life-changing value out there from so many people.” - Beth Strange

“There is an incomparable value in having somebody from the outside looking in.” - Beth Strange

Resources Mentioned:

• Abundant Way
• Beth Strange Strategy
• Penn State University
• Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
• Dolce & Gabbana

Connect with Beth on Instagram. Send her an email at [email protected] or visit https://bethstrange.com/

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Today we’ve got Mihai Stanca, Founder of Leaders Academy. Mihai has been working for more than 10 years as a logistics Manager for Southeastern Europe in a multinational consulting company. He is a professional engineer and has a Master in Project Management, plus other degrees from various fields, from accounting to communication and sales techniques.

In this episode, we get into the 4 things you should do every morning, we talk about why your personal life is so important to have a successful day and the platform he and his partner have been building over in Romania. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:00] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Mihai Stanca
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Mihai. See links below

[02:01 – 09:02] Mihai’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Mihai talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• Before we relied on books, now we can learn from everybody in our own ways
• Taking in information and applying it
• Having a clear vision as the first step to success
• Mihai talks about his mentors and the masterminds he’s been in
• How masterminds helped Mihai in resetting and getting himself unstuck

[09:03 – 16:59] Self-Education and Mihai’s reality

• Mihai shares her thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• Learning from experience and applying that knowledge
• What people can expect when they enter Mihai’s reality and Leaders Academy
• They’ll get the best version of themselves
• Success stories from people who joined her mastermind/group/event

[17:00 – 26:20] Creating Success

• What it takes to be successful for Mihai
• Choose your hard
• Focus on the process
• Exciting things that Mihai has in store for the next 12 months
• Football Mental Academy in Romania
• 4 Things You Should Do Every Morning
• Smile for more than 3 seconds
• Stretching
• Be grateful for more than 5 things
• Small Jumps 100 times
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Right now we can learn from everybody, It’s very easy, it’s very useful. You can learn in your way, when you have time. With these opportunities and technologies you don’t have to reschedule your classes, it’s very easy.” - Mihai Stanca

“The first step to success is to have a vision.” - Mihai Stanca

“Like in a video game, you have to change your avatar to accomplish your mission. Your goal is your mission, Look at what you have to change and what you have to become. - Mihai Stanca

Resources Mentioned:

• Prietenoriat
• Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
• Business Consulting
• Consulting for Startups

Connect with Mihai on Instagram and Facebook or visit https://mihaistanca.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Hey everyone, welcome back, to another Solo show of The Mastermind Effect. For this episode, we are talking about Success by Getting Ready. Check it out!

[00:01 – 11:12] Success by Getting Ready

• A brief introduction to our topic this episode
• Realize where you’re at in order to build the right bridge to where you want to go
• Doing better than a previous version of myself
• Preparing for any challenge or obstacle that comes your way
• Soft Launch of The Success Finder
• Surrounding myself with challengers
• Few things I’m implementing to tweak up
• Start something, even if it’s just taking small steps towards your goal

[11:13 - 13:39] Closing Segment

• Watch out for more amazing episodes with our coaches!
• Download The Success Finder from your GooglePlay/Apple Store
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Small little steps, continuously with purpose, will help you plan and make a much larger impact on yourself, your business, what you’re building towards, and who you want to be around.” - Brandon Straza

“It’s the small things that add up to the big things if you continuously do them day-in and day-out.” - Brandon Straza

“You need to show up each and every day, and know you’re becoming a better version of yourself than you were the day before. The Success Finder is here to make that happen.” - Brandon Straza  

“A past version of myself would have failed at what I’m building today, because I wasn’t ready.” - Brandon Straza

“Nothing is ever a hundred percent ready, nothing is ever a hundred percent perfect.” - Brandon Straza

Resources Mentioned:

• 75 Hard
• The Success Finder

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Today we’ve got Theresa Depasquale, Founder, and CEO of Capture Social Group. She began her career as an entrepreneurial fitness expert, owning multiple health clubs in the Tampa Bay Area before moving her business totally online.

With over 10 years of online branding and social media experience, she used her marketing skills to quickly dominate the social media space, with her personal brand page having over 230K followers and is still growing today.

In this episode, we get into how Masterminds have helped her save hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to build her company. We go into how she helps her clients build real engagement and the 3 things it takes to be successful. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:06] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Theresa Depasquale
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Theresa. See links below

[02:07 – 09:46] Theresa’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Theresa talks about how her learning changed from her early years vs today
• From books to DVD’s to Podcasts to Mentorships and Masterminds
• The one mastermind that changed Theresa’s trajectory in life
• Theresa talks about her mentors and the masterminds she’s in
• Mindshare mastermind
• How masterminds helped Randy in resetting and getting himself unstuck

[09:47 – 15:24] Self-Education and Theresa’s reality

• Theresa shares her thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• The internet has made information and education is more accessible now
• What people can expect when they enter Theresa’s reality
• Building a real authentic engaged tribe to help spread your message
• Success stories from people who joined her mastermind/group/event

[15:25 – 23:07] Creating Success

• What it takes to be successful today
• Patience
• Being Adaptable
• Building the right Team
• Exciting things that Theresa has in store for the next 12 months
• New Course to teach more people
• Offering membership
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Theresa
• Put yourself out there and make your social media a bit more personal.
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“It takes a lot of time to grow and build a company, to grow and build in social media.” - Theresa Depsquale

“My trajectory completely changed simply because of one mastermind that I joined.” - Theresa Depasquale 

“It’s incredible at the rate of which you can grow when you invest in things like masterminds, because it’s shortcutting your learning curve.” - Theresa Depasquale

“I think that Entrepreneurship is the biggest personal development journey you’ll ever go on.” - Theresa Depasquale

“We’re gonna figure out how to make money with whatever you want to do, you don’t have to have a degree.” - Theresa Depasquale 

Resources Mentioned:

• Capture Social Group
• Mindshare Mastermind
• Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill

Connect with Theresa, follow her on Instagram, and visit https://capturesocialgroup.com/. Also, Check out https://socialbutterflycourse.com/ms-social-butterfly 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.

Today we’ve got the Founder of So Cal Masterminds, Randy Kirk. He is passionate about helping business owners and executives succeed in business. As a serial entrepreneur and business book author, Randy is truly aware of the opportunities and challenges associated with running your own show.

In this episode, we get into what it takes to drive small businesses forward. Randy talks about the action you’re able to take because of the Mastermind room you’re in, and 2 actionable items you should take right now. Check it out!

[00:01 – 02:32] Opening Segment

• I introduce our guest, Randy Kirk
• I briefly talk about the great values that await you in this episode
• Connect with Randy. See links below

[02:33 – 09:23] Randy’s learning journey and Masterminds

• Randy talks about how his learning changed from his early years vs today
• Smartphones and internet are indispensable nowadays
• The role of the internet and smartphones in building your network
• Randy talks about his mentors and partners
• What would be your superpower?
• Recognizing raw talent and helping it to bloom
• How masterminds helped Randy in resetting and getting himself unstuck

[09:24 – 15:40] Self-Education and Randy’s reality

• Randy shares his thoughts about Self-education and Traditional Education
• What people can expect when they enter Dave’s reality
• Someone who’ll encourage them and give creative ideas for direction 
• Success stories from people who joined his mastermind
• The story of my Co-author Shaila Chamberlain

[15:41 – 23:51] Creating Success

• The key attribute when it comes to being successful
• Willingness to do the hard things
• Exciting things that Randy has in store for the next 12 months
• Tips, tricks, and actionable items from Dave
• If you’re a local business, aim to be in a high rank in Google My Business
• Nothing happens until something is sold
• Final Thoughts

Tweetable Quotes:

“Currently, if I’m gonna be left alone on a desert island someplace and I only get to keep one thing, it’s gonna be my iPhone and a cell connection of some kind.” - Randy Kirk

“We’re in a situation now, where people are learning skill sets or University level education online, sometimes from Universities or TED talks, or maybe my new website. It’s all out there, there’s no lack of information available out there for people to learn if they’re motivated.” - Randy Kirk

“I’ve learned more in 3 years of running mastermind groups, than I’ve learned in the previous 47.” - Randy Kirk

“Nothing happens until something is sold.” - Randy Kirk

Resources Mentioned:

• Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill
• Making Money Out of Thin Air - Randy Kirk and Shaila Chamberlain
• When Friday Isn’t Payday - Randy Kirk
• The Elon Musk Method - Randy Kirk

To learn more, connect with Randy, send him an email at [email protected] and visit https://www.socalmasterminds.com/. Check out http://freebusinesshelpnow.com/ 

Be one of the first adopters of The Success Finder when it releases! Email me at [email protected]

You can connect with me, Brandon Straza, on LinkedIn, Instagram, or send me an email at [email protected]. I’d love to get in touch and talk more about personal development and how you can live past beyond your limits.