“Understanding their staff on a fundamental level so that they can drive the outcomes that they want and build the psychological safety that they're looking to create.” – Stephen Carpitella

In today’s episode, we welcome back, Stephen Carpitella emphasizes the importance of communication and consistency in order to lead others. He shares that speaking powerfully with conviction is one of the most important aspects of effective communication, and that language of commitment can be a powerful tool for achieving desired outcomes. Stephen says that if you want to be powerful in communication, you need to be disciplined and do it consistently.

[00:01 - 01:14] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• For the first part of my interview with Stephen, tune in to last Monday’s episode

[01:15 - 16:09] Communication Is The Key To Success

• Stephen discusses how communication is a superpower, and to be able to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself
• Communication is key to building relationships and success
• To communicate effectively, you need to have conviction in what you’re saying
• Commitment in language can create strong relationships and outcomes
• Having a consistent approach and results leads to efficiency
• Being a relationship originator is about being committed to communicating and maintaining relationships  

[16:09 - 18:27] Closing Segment

• Stephen shares those relationships have to be maintained in order for them to be successful and how it has helped them build a thriving business
• Connect with Stephen (links below)
• Join us for Tactical Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quotes:

“Expectations can be the root of all evil or the best thing ever if they're agreed upon. So, communication is a superpower.” - Stephen Carpitella

“Consistent approach equals consistent results.” - Stephen Carpitella

Connect with Stephen

Website: EPM

LinkedIn: Stephen Carpitella

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“Without awareness, there's really nothing else. And you can't really even be intentional until you have an awareness.” – Zack Knight

In today’s solo episode, I reflect on Stephen Carpitella where they chat about leadership, self-mastery, and true success. He shares some helpful tactics that have helped him to build successful businesses and relationships. He shares strategies for creating intentional plans for the year ahead, emphasizing the importance of being aware of opportunities that may be right in front of you.

Listen to this Friday’s episode, where they will focus on how to develop and improve your communication skills

[00:01 - 00:51] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! 
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop! 

[00:52 - 05:32] The Power Of Intentionality And Awareness

• Zack reflects on Stephen Carpitella’s emphasis on the importance of communication and intention in business
• He believes that awareness is essential for being intentional and that without it, one cannot truly focus on their goals
• There are different things happening in the business space
• Being aware of how we speak to people, our relationships, and how we treat others is important

[05:34 - 07:18] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• To find out more about Stephen where he encourages listeners to focus on their communication skills, as this will be very important in the coming year, come and listen to this Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quote:

“Be aware of how we speak to people, be aware of how our relationships are towards people and with people.” – Zack Knight 

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“There are mistakes and failures that happen. Every single game. Balls are overthrown, not caught, fumbled, and dropped sacks, right? There are plays that just don't go right. You don't see them all walking off the field after one play, right? It's back up and back into the huddle and onto the next one like it never happened.”  –  Stephen Carpitella

In today’s episode, we welcome, Stephen Carpitella a passionate and proven leader with almost two decades of experience in the mortgage industry. Throughout his career, Stephen and his team have helped over 10,000 families with their financing needs, lending an estimated 3 billion in loan volume. His ability to analyze complex tax returns and financial situations creates a niche for self-employed borrowers. In his own words, “With a strong background in finance and accounting and the mentality that a relationship is more important than a loan, I always knew I could level the playing field for the consumer in a world where there is a lack of education about managing our finances.”

[00:01 - 02:11] Who is Stephen Carpitella?

• Zack introduces his guest, Stephen Carpitella!
• He talks about his passion for surfing and how it led to his career in the mortgage industry
• He shares how the surfing mindset has helped him be successful in business

[02:12 - 13:39] Relationship First Mindset Shifts Effectiveness Of Business

• There are mistakes and failures that happen in every game
• In order to be successful, one must have a routine and be very set in their discipline
• Awareness comes first, and without it, one cannot be intentional
• Curiosity is one of the key aspects of being a lifelong learner and constantly seeking knowledge
• A relationship business is about creating value for others and the by-product of great work
• Many people get wrong when it comes to relationships, business, and finding value to give forward to others

[13:40 - 24:28] Creativity And Identity In The Mortgage Industry

• Having a relationship-first mentality is key to success in any business
• Creativity is important, as it helps to create intentionality and balance in one’s life
• He recommends with a few keywords to define oneself and then expanding upon that definition over time
• He believes that there is a big challenge in the industry, and that average people are now in charge of originating loans
• He recommends investing time into oneself by reading, getting introspective, and having independent thinking
• He introduces, “Eddie Perez”, who is a driving force for his growth as a leader and has forced him to evolve his approach to learning

[24:29 - 26:52] Closing Segment

• Stephen recommends reading, listening to audiobooks, and consuming information from various sources to improve relationship-building and knowledge retention
• Connect with Stephen (links below)
• Join us for Tactical Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quotes:

“When you actually get to know people, I mean, how many times have you heard or seen in a movie, a show, or in real life… And then you get to know him and he’s the nicest person in the world. Don't judge the book by its cover.” - Stephen Carpitella

“Empowering people more and we do that through financial.” - Stephen Carpitella

Connect with Stephen

Website: EPM

LinkedIn: Stephen Carpitella

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“When you get around people that will push and challenge you in your business, you can have these intelligent conversations on, “This is a direction I think I'm going.” If you can't have those types of questions with people, you're not focusing enough time on your business. You're living too much in your business.” – Donnie Boivin

In today’s episode, Donnie is a business consultant and coach who specializes in helping businesses be successful. He has spoken about the importance of getting very specific with your ideal client. He mentions that it can be helpful to get very specific with your ideal client when starting your business. By doing this, you will be able to focus on one thing and sell it to a hundred thousand customers.

[00:01 - 01:14] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! 
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop! 



[01:15 - 23:17] You Need Somebody Beside Yourself Looking At The Numbers

• Donnie discusses the mistakes he made in his first year of business
• How he made himself an “island” to avoid people knowing how bad his business was
• You need somebody besides yourself to help you with your finances and accounting
• You need to have a budget and stick to it, or else you will suffer
• Time is the only thing we all have that’s equal, but we can put a price tag on it and determine who we are allowed to trade our time with

[23:18 - 46:23] How To Be The Hero In Your Networking Room

• Bartering is a stage of business that allows you to get to the level you need to get to
• Dedicate time specifically to focusing on what’s your growth phase
• Networking is a necessary part of business, and the sooner you start, the better
• The key to being successful in networking is to be selfish and focus on putting yourself out there, meeting new people, and setting appointments
• One way to increase referrals is by asking businesses for help
• He talks about what a “trigger moment” is
• Networking is about meeting people and building relationships

[46:24 – 01:03:24] How To Network And Build Relationships

• Networking is not just about sending referrals, it’s about getting to know people and building relationships
• How to be different from your competitors and how to create an ROI for your activities
• How to be the best at what you do and how to open doors for others
• How to rank people by how well you know them and how comfortable you would be introducing them in a business setting
• He shares one of the biggest lessons learned was to take your time and get the right people into the right job in your business



[01:03:25 – 01:15:39] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Donnie is a big believer in networking and recommends getting around people doing great things, come and listen to this Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Connect with Donnie at his

Website: Success Champion Networking

LinkedIn: Donnie Boivin

Podcast: Growth Mode

Key Quote:

“Everything you do from a networking standpoint should have a price tag attached to it. If you can't look at that activity and know exactly how much money's coming from that activity, then you can't tell us if you should keep doing that activity.” – Donnie Boivin

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“When you run your own business, nobody's telling you what to do anymore. It's a hundred percent on you to figure this thing out.” – Donnie Boivin

In today’s episode, Donnie Boivin discusses how veterans can use their experience to be successful in their careers and businesses. He recommends focusing on a specific goal, be it getting followers, creating engaging content, or expanding the reach of the show. It is important to have a long-term strategy in place and to be passionate about what you are doing in order to be successful.

[00:01 - 04:08] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions! 
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop! 

[04:09 - 18:45] 

• Donnie discusses how to overcome the hardest struggle and obstacle in your business
• Keep talking
• Pick one thing to focus on and become the best at it
• Produce a show that is strategy-focused and has a long-term plan
• The biggest hurdle to becoming a CEO
• How to accomplish things and figure out how to scale his business

[18:46 - 37:29]  

• Create a community by offering challenges and opportunities for members to connect and compete
• Think about who we are as individuals, we label ourselves before being a business coach
• Create a virtual platform that allows you to connect to each other on a different level, focusing on health and wellness

[37:30 – 01:10:55] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Donnie advises listeners to repurpose content is a great way to create a lot of content, come and listen to this Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Connect with Donnie at his!

Website: Success Champion Networking

LinkedIn: Donnie Boivin

Podcast: Growth Mode

Key Quote:

“As you're building your community, a lot of it literally is sharing the things that you wish somebody would've said to you as you were going through it.” – Donnie Boivin

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“You can only fail because at no point in time is it your best. The closer you get to it, the more aware you become of how much better you could have done.”  –  Jarrod Haning

In today’s episode, we welcome back, Jarrod Haning. Jarrod discusses how it’s important for people to understand their own mindset in order to be able to lead others. He talks about common blind spots that people may have, and how understanding these blind spots can help us to overcome them. He discusses how stage fright can be a block in music performance and he overcame this block by recognizing and addressing the blind spot, which was “Do not touch the same task twice.” He says that whatever the reason is for why you can’t do something, it’s always the same reason.  

[00:01 - 01:28] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• For the first part of my interview with Jarrod, tune in to last Monday’s episode

[01:29 - 06:22] Identifying Your Personal Blindspot And Overcoming Them

• He discusses how to break down common blind spots and feelings people may experience when trying to lead themselves and others
• The action gets results is a common blind spot, leading people to believe that more action will result in more success
• Mindset is a strategic way of thinking and can be accessed by anyone if they understand how it works
• How to stage fright can be a blind spot and how it can be overcome
• Identifying your blind spot and how you can start to work on overcoming it
• The Mindset Gym offers information and resources on how to improve one’s mindset
• Successes that clients have had at the gym include gaining clarity on their life goals and reducing stress levels

[06:23 - 12:03] Closing Segment

• Jarrod challenges listeners to check out Jarrod’s work and get involved  
• Connect with Jarrod (links below)
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quotes:

“Confidence, clarity. And if you're an entrepreneur, you're probably going to double your income just because your brain is thinking at a higher level.” - Jarrod Haning

“They believe that action gets results. And so if you take more action, you will get more results. This is a blind spot, it's a blind spot because it makes sense that action gets results and the reason it's a blind spot is that the people that think that way cannot understand why there's always more on their to-do list than they have time to get done.” - Jarrod Haning

Connect with Jarrod

Website:  Mindset Performance 

LinkedIn: Jarrod Haning

Twitter: Jarrod Haning

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“I've made it my biggest mission to share everything that I've screwed up along the way. And literally, teach business to as many people as I possibly can.” – Donnie Boivin



In today’s episode, Donnie Boivin discusses how his experiences as a Marine have shaped his approach to business. He discusses his success as an author and a podcast which has helped him connect with a wider audience. He shares how he found his voice as a veteran, and how he has used his voice and platform to help others. He offers his advice to listeners on how to navigate the challenges of an individual when starting or growing a business. He stresses the importance of being there for your clients and helping them grow.

[00:01 - 04:08] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out! 
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to register for a free podcasting workshop! 

[04:09 - 18:45] Finding Focus And Success As An Entrepreneur

• Donnie discusses his book, “Fucked To Focus”, about finding focus and success as an entrepreneur
• He hosts the annual Badass Business Summit, it is a conference focused on helping veterans and business owners find their identities and step into their badass selves
• He discusses the importance of using language that some people may be afraid to use, and how it can help you connect with your audience
• He distinguishes between real people and those who are only pretending to be helpful in order to take advantage
• How a ranking system can help to filter out the most valuable people to you

[18:46 - 37:29] Filter Out The Most Valuable People To Your Business Operations

• The key to success is being able to make the right introductions, and being a valuable asset to others
• How podcasts are a better option for listening and learning at the same time
• People need to constantly learn and try new things in order to keep themselves learning and growing
• The importance of having a skill set that will help you succeed in business
• How he acquired this skill set by going to school and learning about business operations
• How it’s important to set high standards and work at a level until you no longer have to work at that level

[37:30 – 01:10:55] Closing Segment

• Closing words and reminders
• Donnie advises listeners to figure out what they love and integrate it into their personal life in order to have a successful career or life, come and listen to this Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Connect with Donnie at his!

Website: Success Champion Networking

LinkedIn: Donnie Boivin

Podcast: Growth Mode

Key Quote:

“You've got to constantly put yourself in a position where you can gather as many assets as possible and open the right doors for the right people. You start doing that and good things will start happening.” – Donnie Boivin

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“By mapping out somebody's thinking patterns, we're able to show them what their mindset is really capable of and what the blind spots are that are tripping them up.”  –  Jarrod Haning

In today’s episode, we welcome, Jarrod Haning. Jarrod runs a mindset gym that rewires your brain for greater success with a series of exercises called mindset pushups. He has been featured on ABC Nightline, spoken on stages all across the country, has clients all across the world, delivered 4 TEDx talks related to Mindset Performance, and been chosen by TED global as the featured speaker of the week. He specializes in a Nobel Nominated process that trains your brain how to think at a higher level. As a result of this training *most of his clients quickly double their income. His background as a classically trained musician has equipped him with a unique set of tools for leveling up your leadership. For recreation, you’ll find him flying, skydiving, or mountain bike riding. But his most prized accomplishment was winning the World Tickle Championship in the 5- year old category.

 [00:01 - 06:14] Who is Jarrod Haning?

• Zack introduces his guest, Jarrod Haning!
• He specializes in a process called Mindset Pushups which rewires your brain for greater success
• He runs a mindset gym that offers a series of exercises to help you break through barriers

[06:15 - 18:32] How To Push Your Boundaries And Achieve More With Mindset Performance

• Everybody wants to shift to a mindset of being a “big business”, but many struggle with how to do this
• One way to help shift mindset is by teaching people how to think on a larger scale
• Mapping out somebody’s thinking patterns
• He discusses how people are in a bubble and how the economy is good at keeping people there
• How people can break free from this by examining their beliefs and how they’re causing them to make the same amount of money every year
• He recommends using the mind scan as a way to start examining beliefs and breaking free from limiting beliefs  

[18:33 - 25:55] Closing Segment

• Jarrod recommends the mind scan to people who feel stuck in the weeds and want to figure out how to shift they're dynamic and make it more efficient
• Connect with Jarrod (links below)
• Join us for Tactical Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quotes:

“The legacy is that you have the experience of the difference it made in you. And that you know it's possible.” - Jarrod Haning

“You're only one thought away from your next breakthrough until I had the thought that I hadn't thought I had.” - Jarrod Haning

Connect with Jarrod

Website:  Mindset Performance 

LinkedIn: Jarrod Haning

Twitter: Jarrod Haning

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“It becomes easy for us to marginalize these guys and write them off. and I don't think it's fair. And I think it is something that we need to take the brightest light we can possibly point at it and make people pay attention to it.”  –  Jon Becker

In today’s episode, we welcome back, Jon Becker. Jon believes that we need to continue to preserve history in order to ensure that future generations can benefit. He discusses how the project provides an opportunity for people to hear thoughtful and emotional stories from law enforcement officers and veterans. He discusses how the “Fallen Officer Project” has helped them process their emotions and heal. He says that we need to normalize the treatment of the emotional injuries that people are getting in their jobs, just as we do physical injuries.

[00:01 - 01:13] Opening Segment

• If you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!
• For the first part of my interview with Jon, tune in to last Monday’s episode

[01:14 - 12:13] Dealing With Emotional Consequences For The Better

• Jon discusses the emotional impact of his podcast, “The Debrief”
• He argues that the military is often seen as a “big, tough guy” and that it contributes to its emotional scarring
• Many veterans who have served in the military are struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues and argues that society should be more supportive of them
• He discusses the emotional and physical consequences of being a police officer
• He believes that we need to start talking about these issues more openly and that we need to normalize the treatment of emotional injuries in the same way that we normalize the treatment of physical injuries
• He talks about how he was ready to commit suicide after his deployment in Afghanistan, and how he eventually overcame his depression thanks to talking about his experiences
• The impact of suicide on individuals and society
• His experiences working as a law enforcement officer and how it has impacted his views on suicide

[12:14 - 15:16] Closing Segment

• Jon urges people to discuss suicide more openly and to remember that each person’s story is important
• Connect with Jon (links below)
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quotes:

“We have to normalize the treatment of the emotional part of this as much as we normalize the treatment of the physical.” - Jon Becker

“We talked about making intentional choices. Don't let choices be made for you and I think as a country, we're allowing those choices to be made and we're making these sacrifices and it's very easy for us to make those sacrifices because you're not the one standing at Andrew's Air Force base watching them unload the kids.” - Jon Becker

Connect with Jon

Website:  The Debrief

LinkedIn: Jon Becker

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“Every interaction you have with someone who works under your command, whether it's a direct report or three steps down the chain, you are delivering to them maybe the only message they have about the soul of the business.”  –  Jon Becker

In today’s episode, we welcome, Jon Becker. Jon has had the continued opportunity and privilege to work with some of the foremost leaders in law enforcement and military units. The Debrief is Jon’s payback to the community and to the units and the leaders who trained him and helped make AARDVARK a success. Although The Debrief centers conversations in a tactical space, Jon and the guests will cover conversations that are relevant to leaders in every sphere, including accountability, personnel selection, discipline, decision-making, psychology, collaboration, risk-taking, and much more. The Debrief shares these lessons and stories with the business and law enforcement community at large in hopes of making us all better leaders, better thinkers, and better people.

 [00:01 - 03:44] Who is Jon Becker?

• Zack introduces his guest, Jon Becker!
• He spent four decades dedicating himself to protecting tactical operators and has a background in law enforcement, military, and triathlon racing
• He believes that in order to lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself
• He focuses on challenging himself with difficult tasks and seeking discomfort in order to improve his skills

[03:45 - 26:55] How To Balance Your Ambition And Morality

• Personal life is the most important thing
• Driven by a set of values and priorities in order to be successful
• The importance of having a core set of beliefs that drive your day and your life in order to be successful
• You need to have mentors who are balanced and successful in their fields
• He believes that a balance between ambition and morality is key to happiness and success

[03:45 - 20:27] Leaders Must Take Responsibility For Their Actions

• Having a higher purpose that resonates with individuals and organizations to help create a culture of service 
• Leadership by example is important for creating a culture in an organizations
• They need to be open and honest with their employees and communicate values and goals clearly
• The key to creating a respectful and honorable workplace

[20:28 - 32:26] Closing Segment

• Jon believes young leaders especially mistake is because they believe that when something goes wrong, they need to figure out who’s at fault.   
• Connect with Jon (links below)
• Join us for Tactical Friday!
• Head over to myvoicechallenge.com to find out how you can discover your voice, claim your independence, and build that thriving business that you've always wanted!

Key Quotes:

“I think the personal life has to be the most important thing. You know, nobody, nobody ever lies on their deathbed and thinks, I wish I made more money. I wish I had worked more, in the end, I've come to the conclusion that the only thing that really matters is our interaction with other people.” - Jon Becker

“As a leader, you're making that whether you want to or not. So, if you're not intentionally focused on creating the right culture and creating your organization's focus on its purpose, that's going to happen accidentally. And generally speaking, when it happens accidentally, it's not a good thing.” - Jon Becker

Connect with Jon

Website:  The Debrief

LinkedIn: Jon Becker

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