Think. Live. Repeat.

If you have a business, are thinking of starting a business or just want some great business advice, the next 50 minutes with my friend and guest Max Lewis will blow your mind! He gives a bunch of incredibly practical insights on how to grow your business while avoiding costly mistakes. Some of of the questions he answers include, " What about attorneys - are they worth the money? Should you go into partnership with a friend or family member? How do you go about building an amazing culture?"

From humble beginnings selling mangoes as a child to building an ultrahigh net worth & retiring at the young age of 36, Max is full of surprises! He possesses a no BS, deep understanding of business that can only be gained through more than 20 years of firsthand experience.

Check out Max's book Who is Max Lewis?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BW32CWGN?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_SE3S94XCW6K2M0Y7JRHS

Follow & interact with Max on Instagram & TikTok

• https://www.instagram.com/whoismaxlewis
• https://www.tiktok.com/@whoismaxlewis

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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Rapper. Firefighter. Stay-at-home dad. Author. Entrepreneur. What do those 5 roles bring to mind? Chances are "the same person" isn't what pops into your head. Yet today's guest is all of those things, and SO much more. I was truly blown away by my conversation with Corey Paul... his story had such a profound and lasting impact on me and I know it will impact you as well!

To say that Corey grew up in less than ideal circumstances would be an understatement. Overcoming the odds, he rose to fame and achieved success within the music industry. And then things got challenging, really challenging. Instead of letting that derail him, he persevered through the struggles and grew in his faith, his relationships and his character.  Corey gets real & vulnerable and shares lessons he learned through his toughest times and how he got to the other side.

He published a book this year and started releasing some incredible music again. Check out Corey's book Path to Podcast Success: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Podcast-Success-Everything-Learned/dp/B0CGW118KM

Give Corey's music a listen on Apple & Spotify:
Apple: https://music.apple.com/nz/artist/corey-paul/384364008
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/25ksFneQI7WRWIerxd8eg0

Follow & interact with Corey on Instagram & YouTube:

• https://www.instagram.com/coreypaulmusic/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g5Ms9PQgHFob1rVm3kxLw

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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De-stressing is a multi-billion dollar industry! From books & coaching to food & TV, the world is obsessed with new ways and hacks to destress and avoid it altogether.  What if I told you that we've got it all wrong? What if I told you that stress was actually good? Well that's exactly what we're going to explore with today's guest Dr. Amir Rashidian! Dr. Rashidian is a Chiropractor, author, speaker & expert in helping people improve their health and thrive.

Dr. Rashidian holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Human Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. He founded the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center in 2006 which serves over 18,000 patient visits annually and provides high-tech diagnostics to detect and correct disturbances in the nervous system. The doctors at the Mid-Atlantic Chiropractic Center promote drugless health solutions and work with patients to eliminate the causes of disease and not merely the suppression of symptoms.

Check out Dr. Rashidian's newest book Cracking The Stress Secret: https://www.amazon.com/Cracking-Stress-Secret-Pressure-Power/dp/1626349525

A great place to start learning more about Dr. Rashidian: https://drrashidian.com/

Follow & interact with Dr. Rashidian on YouTube & LinkedIn:

• https://www.youtube.com/user/MACCHealth
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-rashidian-a0b3a67/

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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If you've been listening to the show for any length of time, you probably know that mindset is a constant theme in our conversations. Well, we lean into the idea of mindset in an even bigger way with today's incredible guest Kash Hasworth! He's got a crazy origin story and he catapulted himself into success by leveraging the power of an intentional mindset.

Kash is an expert in sales, marketing & growth strategies and in his early 20s scaled  a wireless franchise to over 28 locations. Now he's the founder & CEO of Solar Ignite Group, author, speaker and influencing force in the sales & leadership space. His book is helping entrepreneurs and sales professionals across the country and his content is featured in a number of national media outlets including Bloomberg and Entrepreneur and is

Check out Kash's incredible book Selling Keeps You Broke: https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Keeps-You-Broke-Performance/dp/B0C2CF36N2

A great place to start learning more about Kash: https://kashhasworth.com/

Follow & interact with Kash on Instagram & LinkedIn:

• https://www.instagram.com/kashhasworth/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kash-hasworth-722b30b5/

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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[Stay tuned, season 2 launches on 9.12.23! We’re re-releasing a few of our all-time favorite and most popular episodes. These are conversations that listeners like you have RAVED about. Enjoy & and get pumped for some exciting season 2 guests!]

"I just need to get motivated!" Ever say that before? If we're honest, we've all been there. Before you embark on another futile attempt of change, you need to listen to  Dre Baldwin's groundbreaking insights on how to create change that LASTS . Here's a secret...it's not what you think. Simply conjuring more motivation won't get you there, but creating a system just might.  Curious? You gotta listen!

Dre is a former pro basketball player turned entrepreneur, author and prolific content creator. He's written dozens of books, speaks, hosts a podcast & creates daily videos on social media that challenge and inspire. Dre's website is a great place to start: https://www.dreallday.com/

Check out the Work on Your Game podcast today:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-on-your-game-mindset-mental-toughness-discipline/id1102601387
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mdf5xLk5t3I4Vt9UwMhUu

Dre's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwHgkC8tsH6r0hQjCw_raYw 

Follow & interact with Dre on Instagram & LinkedIn:

• https://www.instagram.com/drebaldwin/?hl=en
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dreallday/

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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[Taking a quick breather as we gear up for season 2 and we’re re-releasing a few of our all-time favorite and most popular episodes. These are conversations that listeners like you have RAVED about. Enjoy & and stay tuned for some exciting season 2 guests!]

Hall of Fame Episode Alert! If you're trying to establish your voice and make a difference in the lives of those around you, the next 30 minutes will be a game changer for you. Promise! Evan Carmichael is INCREDIBLE and the consistent value he brings to people all around the world each day puts him at level where very few reside. As soon as we started I knew this one was going into the Think.Live.Repeat. record books!

Evan hasn't let his huge successes cloud his transparency and openness about his journey. He paints a very real picture of what his life has been like, the mistakes he's made along the way and the lessons he's learned. It's incredibly rare to have someone at his level be this open and I admittedly took full advantage of it!

We talk about finding your mission, establishing a presence in a very loud/crowded space and ways to utilize others' content while remaining authentic and unique.

Evan also talked about the importance of finding satisfaction in the process and not tying happiness to the outcome. We talk about the evolution of his YouTube channel and just how vital momentum is for all of us.

Speaking of momentum, you should order Evan's new book Momentum: https://www.amazon.com/Momentum-Evan-Carmichael/dp/1952566649

Check out Evan's INCREDIBLE YouTube Channel (3.5 M Subs and growing): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKmkpoEqg1sOMGEiIysP8Tw

A great place to start learning more about Evan and his mission: https://believe.evancarmichael.com/homepage

Follow & interact with Evan on Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter

• https://www.instagram.com/evancarmichael/?hl=en
• https://ca.linkedin.com/in/evancarmichael
• https://twitter.com/EvanCarmichael

Oh and you heard him: Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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[Taking a quick breather as we gear up for season 2 and we’re re-releasing a few of our all-time favorite and most popular episodes. These are conversations that listeners like you have RAVED about. Enjoy & and stay tuned for some exciting season 2 guests!]

If you've ever scrolled through your Instagram or TikTok feed, there's a good chance you've seen a guy resembling a mildly stoned hippy. Long white beard, Einstein hair & delivering a blend of homespun wisdom and wisecracks. Sound familiar? Then you've seen today's guest - Comedian Rodney Norman! 

He's pushing 1 million followers on TikTok and his content gets an incredible number of views. He's built a cultlike following of raving fans and has the merch to prove it! 

Just a sidenote here: I had to hide the fanboy side of me for this one. I was super stoked to have a comedian of this caliber spend an hour with me and really open up about a number areas. Rodney is just like you would expect him to be...down to earth, personable and of course...FUNNY! I promise you'll enjoy this episode!

Some highlights from our conversation:

1. Rodney's first comedic routine back at the early age of 5
2. How does he decide if if a bit is funny?
3. The future of comedy - can you be funny and not get cancelled?
4. The surprising entrepreneurial aspects of comedy.
5. How to get the audience to want you!

Watch Rodney's comedic genius at work on TikTok & YouTube:

• https://www.tiktok.com/@rodneydnorman?lang=en
• https://www.youtube.com/rodneynormancomedian

Learn more about Rodney & check out his tour schedule on his website: https://www.rodneynorman.com/

Follow & interact with John on Instagram & LinkedIn:

• https://www.instagram.com/johnoleary.inspires/?hl=en
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-leary-08b2805/

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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Happy 1ST Birthday TLR Podcast! And what better way to celebrate our 52nd episode with one of the world's foremost authors & speakers, the one & only Jon Acuff! He's a husband & father,  NYT bestselling author, INC Top 100 leadership speaker,  host of the All It Takes Is A Goal podcast & CEO of Acuff Ideas. He also likes to run, build Legos, eat chips & queso and evangelize the world about the benefits of CrossFit!

You're like, "John, this is incredible...how did you land such an amazing guest?" I'm so glad you asked! Before I launched the show, I was on one of Jon's virtual events and of course, I paid for the VIP experience. When it came to Q&A time, I knew exactly what I was going to ask him: "Jon, what do I need to do to get you as a guest on my upcoming podcast?" He said to reach out after recording a years' worth of episodes and that became one of my main goals for the 1st year of TLR: land Acuff for episode 52!

Long story short, after an amazing connection from previous guest Grant Baldwin, the date was set and the rest is history!

The episode is absolutely packed with insights & humor as Jon opens up about life in his 30s and how he transformed into who he is today. (HINT: It wasn't a lightening bolt moment that changed him. Rather, a gradual  flock of "aha's"...you'll get it when you listen).

We talk about the challenges of growing a business while maintaining a focus on marriage & family. His thoughts on the "hustle culture" content we see all over social media is absolutely brilliant, you won't want to miss it!

And best of all, he's got a book ready to drop next month!

Preorder Jon's brand new book All It Takes Is a Goal & claim your bonuses, including the entire audiobook for FREE: https://jonacuff.com/all-it-takes-is-a-goal-book

A great place to start learning more about Jon: https://jonacuff.com/

Follow & interact with Jon on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn

• https://www.instagram.com/jonacuff/
• https://www.facebook.com/authorjonacuff/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonacuff/

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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Business, marriage, parenting & friendships - know what the single BIGGEST source of friction is? "I". Yep, YOU making YOU #1. When it becomes all about you, it creates an environment where the other person is put in a less-than position. That in turn makes them react poorly and focus on "I". Keep the tennis match up for 5 minutes and voila, you have the genesis of 95% of interpersonal conflicts: "I".

What if I told you there was a better way? Well, there is and it begins with (you guessed it), "WE"!

Today's guest is Kyle McDowell...he spent the better part of 3 decades managing massive teams (massive as in 15,000+ employees) in corporate America @ household name companies. He gathered a massive amount of experienced & knowledge which he's since leveraged to create the groundbreaking 10 We's".

Now he's a WSJ & USA Today bestselling author, speaker and consultant that helps organizations rid themselves of toxic culture...all by beginning with WE!

Check out Kyle's bestselling book Begin with WE: https://www.amazon.com/Begin-WE-Principles-Sustaining-Excellence/dp/1544529910

A great place to start learning more about Kyle: https://kylemcdowellinc.com/

Follow & interact with Kyle on Instagram & LinkedIn

• https://www.instagram.com/kylemcdowellinc/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc/

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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You have a position to fill in your business. You place ads on all the job boards. Prospective hires send in their resumes & complete the screening forms. You're excited...And then you're not.  The disappointment kicks in when many applicants don't even show up and some of the ones who do didn't follow the basic printed instructions on the application. Sound familiar? If you own a business or work in talent acquisition, I'm sure it does!

Today's guest is Laura Casselman...she's a  CEO, Mom, consultant, WSJ bestselling author & speaker and she shares incredible wisdom in building a team and creating a culture that empowers, rather than takes down.

She talks how she got to where she is today and the many obstacles she's had to overcome, including severe illness. She's maintained a "never say die" attitude and continues to inspire people from all walks of life. 

We cover a variety of topics including hiring & talent acquisition, working through adversity and treatment of women in the workplace. A little word to all the guys listening - stop interrupting women!
 
Check out Laura's book Trust Your Increments: https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Your-Increments-Consistent-Massive/dp/1636980058

A great place to start learning more about Laura: https://lauracasselman.com/

Follow & interact with Laura on Instagram & LinkedIn

• https://www.instagram.com/thelauracasselman/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-casselman

Follow me on Instagram @ johnskomski for daily intrapreneurial motivation and learn more about Investing Inward at https://jskomski.com/

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