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  • #136: Robert Clancy & Mitchell Levy on Being Seen, Heard and Felt

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy (@HappyAbout), the AHA Guy at AHAthat, exchanges insights with #ThoughtLeader Robert Clancy (@GuideToSoul), the co-founder and managing partner of Spiral Design (https://www.spiraldesign.com/) and bestselling author of “Soul Cyphers.” This TLL episode focuses on being seen, heard, and felt in the community and sharing love and positivity to people we encounter each day, making the world we live in today even better.
    In this episode, Robert and Mitchell discuss how individuals and companies can greatly affect the community around them. He proves that love makes all the difference and that love is what this world and its people need today. When you bring love and compassion to the table, situations and people turn out for the better. Just having a smile on your face can influence your surroundings and turn one person’s frown upside down. This episode proves that even the little things can make a huge difference, and this sort of change starts with us.
    To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you be successful, subscribe to the channel: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Here are a couple of AHA messages from the episode. See more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” eBooks available in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com.

    * Each of us has a unique journey in this life — we have a unique voice and a unique perspective. @GuideToSoul #TLL
    * Leadership is having and sharing the right content with the right audience. @HappyAbout #TLL
    * If you volunteer with your family, you’re not taking away from your family, you’re enhancing it. @GuideToSoul #TLL
    * Who are you as a company? You’re the sum of your parts. Now the question is, “How do you make the parts better?” @HappyAbout #TLL
    * You really can’t cross the bottom line until you’ve crossed your heart line. @GuideToSoul #TLL

    34 min
  • #135: Mitchell Levy & Swami Sadashiva Tirtha on “What Does Being Seen in Today’s World Really Mean?”

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy (@HappyAbout), the AHA Guy at AHAthat (http://AHAthat.com) and a people publisher that empowers thought leaders to share their genius, has a great conversation with #ThoughtLeader Swami Sadashiva Tirtha (@MonkMedium), also known as The Orange Cowboy (http://orangecowboy.com), who is a keynote speaker, author, and breakthrough expert with over four decades of experience in integrative wellness and consciousness. This TLL episode focuses on how to position yourself based on your core values and get your message out to the heart of people. They tackle what it means to be seen in today’s world and how to earn other people’s trust.
    Swami Sadashiva and Mitchell discuss the three important factors that each of us should demonstrate in order to become successful: authenticity, vulnerability, and integrity. Swami encourages listeners to bring out the best genius in them and identify things that really matter, and then start building a life from there. He also points out that in everything we do, we should always start it with a pure heart and clean intention or commitment. Both thought leaders leave inspiring words of wisdom that are truly helpful and enticing.
    To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you be successful, subscribe to the channel: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Here are a couple of AHA messages from the episode. See more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” eBooks available in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com.

    • Integrate your mind and heart. Your head is attached to your body, so it’s going to come along for the ride. @monkmedium #TLL

    • Want to earn other people’s trust? Then just show them who you really are as a person. @happyabout #TLL

    • Want to help and make a difference? Start by touching people’s hearts. @monkmedium #TLL

    • Become a person of #Integrity. It happens when you say you’re going to do something and you actually do what you say. @happyabout #TLL

    • Be happy, keep smiling, and stay wonderful by getting your message to the heart of people. @monkmedium #TLL
    40 min
  • #134: Don Boyer, Brett Labit & Mitchell Levy on Becoming Successful Inside and Outside

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy (@HappyAbout), the AHA Guy at AHAthat, and Brett Labit (@BrettLabitsr), Chief Empowerment Officer of WEVO Global (http://www.wevoglobal.com), exchange insights with #ThoughtLeader Don Boyer, who is a filmmaker, motivational speaker, author of the bestselling book series, “The Power of Mentorship,” and founder of Carnegie Principle (https://www.carnegieprinciple.com). This TLL episode focuses on being successful both on the inside and the outside, and how important it is for entrepreneurs to be open and teachable.
    In this episode, Don discusses how business people and entrepreneurs need to keep an open mind in order to absorb new information and new ideas. As leaders, it’s crucial that we learn something new every chance we get, apply it in our lives, and share that knowledge with others and grow with them in the process. You can impact people by setting off a signal that’s both high and positive enough, it makes them want to listen and learn.
    To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you be successful, subscribe to the channel: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Here are a couple of AHA messages from the episode. See more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” e-books available in the social media-enabled e-book platform, AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com.

    * Don’t seek the competitive edge; seek the creative edge. How? Simply by being teachable. http://aha.pub/DonBoyer
    * We live in a different time that makes business today completely different than it was 25 years ago. http://aha.pub/DonBoyer
    * We must slow down in order to speed up. How? By getting away from the internet & doing some inner reflection. http://aha.pub/DonBoyer
    * Slow down to move fast, and when you’re moving fast, make sure you’re moving in the right direction. @HappyAbout
    * Your imagination is where the gold is. It’s where you can create any dream you want. http://aha.pub/DonBoyer

    39 min
  • #129: Hamendra Arora, John Dunlap & Marty Desrochers on Maximizing Revenue

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy, The AHA Guy at AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com/, together with his co-hosts, John Dunlap, CEO of Iconic Attractions Group (http://iconicattractions.com), and Marty Desrochers, President of Operation: Pineapple (http://operationpineapple.com), conduct a content-driven interview with Hamendra Arora, Senior Director of Revenue Growth Management at companies like Coca-Cola, ACNielsen, and Miller Coors.
    Hamendra, who has strategic growth accomplishments at different companies, shares the importance of taking care about revenue growth management, whether your business is in crisis or you want to keep its growth in control. He also points out that marketing plans, pricing approaches, and product strategies must all be set together in order to meet the needs of your customers.
    Though the speakers of this episode come from different types of industries, they all share a common purpose: to drive sustainable enhancement in revenue management and keep consumers satisfied. They pull together their best practices to help others reinforce their pricing strategies and promotion tactics.
    This episode integrates tactical campaign opportunities and strategic objectives to help your business strive and manage customer demand.
    To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you become successful, feel free to subscribe at: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Don’t miss the following inspiring AhaMessagesTM from the episode:
    • Revenue management involves having well-managed pricing and well-understood business plans. http://aha.pub/HamendraArora-LI

    • Want a great deal? Encourage your customers to buy a lot more product than they had originally come in for! @johncdunlap

    • Fact: prices automatically change over time. What’s your approach to deal with this? @happyabout

    • Maximize revenue by setting or changing the price of your products or services based on the day of the week or season. @iconicmarty

    • Price doesn’t really matter to customers; it’s the experience and benefit they get out of the products. http://aha.pub/HamendraArora-LI
    Find out more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” eBooks that are up for grab in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com/.
    36 min
  • #128: Bill Lee, John Dunlap & Marty Desrochers on How to Exceed Guests' Expectations and Make More Money

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy, The AHA Guy at AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com/, together with his co-hosts, John Dunlap, CEO of Iconic Attractions Group (http://iconicattractions.com), and Marty Desrochers, President of Operation: Pineapple (http://operationpineapple.com), hold a thought-provoking interview with Bill Lee, General Manager of Benchmark Hotels and Resorts (http://benchmarkresortsandhotels.com).
    Bill, who has over 20 years of hospitality leadership experience, draws useful tips on how to maximize cash flow while keeping guests engaged and well taken care of. He says that with an enhanced revenue management technique and understanding of your customers’ unique nature, you will be able to effectively meet or even exceed their expectations.
    If you don’t want your product or service to settle for the mediocre, then consider listening to this session. You can get effective techniques on how to consistently deliver more than what is expected from your business. This episode will help you find a way to wow your customers again and again.
    There will be one more exciting session, where they will ask another remarkable guest to share invaluable experiences and tips on how to enhance revenue management techniques and boost profit.
    Find out more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you become successful by subscribing at: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Don’t miss the following inspiring AHAmessages from the episode:
    • It’s all about your customers’ experience. You can benefit from trying to get them to try new things. http://aha.pub/BillLee-LI

    • Want an effective marketing strategy? Position your products based on their value and benefit. @IconicMarty

    • It’s a great experience when you go to an area and are able to talk to someone who’s knowledgeable and insightful. @happyabout

    • If you want to drive prices at a premium level, you have to offer high-quality products and use efficient marketing strategies. @JohnCDunlap
    44 min
  • #127: James Ford, John Dunlap & Marty Desrochers on Category Management vs. Revenue Management

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy, The AHA Guy at AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com/, together with his co-hosts, John Dunlap, CEO of Iconic Attractions Group (http://iconicattractions.com), and Marty Desrochers, President of Operation: Pineapple (http://operationpineapple.com), hold an inspiring interview with James Ford, Category and Revenue Growth Management for consumer packaged goods, with experience in companies like Red Bull and Coca-Cola.
    James offers a perspective on how to better understand customers and significantly improve sales by creating smart decisions and developing products that meet the needs of the clients. He also stated that when working with retailers, you have to be consistent, honest, and objective in order to gain their trust. Helping them become successful not only benefits their business but yours as well.
    No matter what type of industry you’re in, this episode is a great avenue to gain insights from to improve your sales performance, develop customer engagement, and successfully hit your business goals.
    There will be two more exciting sessions where they will invite other phenomenal guests to share their perception, tips, and experiences with regard to maximizing profit and enhancing sales revenue management strategies.
    To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you become successful, feel free to subscribe at: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Don’t miss the following inspiring AhaMessages from the episode:
    • Cities & companies must work together to foster the idea of attraction. There’s a saying: A rising tide lifts all boats. @johncdunlap

    • Is your brand not really growing that effectively? Then consider putting some value-added ingredients to it. http://aha.pub/JamesFord-LI

    • What phenomenal ideas do you have in order to maximize revenue? @happyabout

    • Food service bundling is a great example of good revenue growth management method. What practices do you have? http://aha.pub/JamesFord-LI
    Find out more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” eBooks that are up for grab in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com/.
    39 min
  • #0126: Gil Perez, John Dunlap & Marty Desroschers on Elements to Help Boost Revenue

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy, The AHA Guy at AHAthat (http://www.ahathat.com), with co-hosts John Dunlap, President and CEO of Iconic Attractions Group (http://www.iconicattractions.com) and Marty Desroschers, President of Operation: Pineapple (http://www.operationpineapple.com), hold a humorous yet enriching conversation with Gil Perez, Director of Film and Guest Operations at Museum of Science and Industry (http://www.msichicago.org).
    Gil shared valuable lessons from his former and present work in well-known brands. To fully maximize revenue, all elements of price and cost management using the principles in behavioral economics need to be taken into consideration. He also discussed the importance of the employees’ role in the success of a business through a better understanding of the history, culture, and goals of the company that they are working for. If you treat your treat your employees well and take care of them, they will do a much better job taking care of your guests.
    To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you be successful, subscribe to the channel: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Here are a couple of AHAmessages from the episode. See more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” eBooks available in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat: http://www.ahathat.com/:
    • Every workplace is unique. The price points you make, technology you use, and culture you are in are all different. @gperezhome

    • When you take care of your employees, they take care of you. @IconicMarty

    • Make your employees super happy and super prepped. Say positive things to them! @happyabout

    • When you launch really expensive products, more people buy them than you tend to think. Isn’t that surprising? @JohnCDunlap

    • Want your employees to happily sell your products and services to your guests? Let them try and experience it. @IconicMarty
    38 min
  • #125: John Dunlap & Marty Desrochers on Revenue Management Strategies Based on the Theme Park Industry


    In this episode, Mitchell Levy, Chief Instigator of AHAs at AHAthat: http://www.ahathat.com/, together with his co-hosts, John Dunlap, CEO of Iconic Attractions Group and President of Jungle Island, and Marty Desrochers, President of Operation: Pineapple, coordinates an inspiring session on how to maximize revenue using effective and dependable revenue management strategies.
    John and Marty, who both have a background in the themed-park industry, cite a few impressive examples on how they managed to significantly increase their revenue using no-secret tactics and management game plans without sacrificing their customers’ buying experience. They discuss how to appropriately pitch products or services in order to escalate sales, engage more customers, and keep these patrons coming back for more. The stories and insights they share are true evidences that the benefit, experience, and participation of your clients count more than the price they pay.
    After this episode, there will be four exciting sessions where they will invite guests to share additional sets of helpful approach and management strategies toward more customer engagement and increase of sales.
    To learn more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you become successful, feel free to subscribe at: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Here are some of the inspiring AHAmessages from the episode that you shouldn’t miss. Find out more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” eBooks that are up for grab in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat: http://www.ahathat.com/:
    • Offer your guests a product thatyou believe will make them walk out the happiest. @JohnCDunlap

    • Figure out who is in front of you and pitch to them the most appropriate line of products based on who they are. @oper_pineapple

    • Suggestive selling and the way you price can have a huge impact on the guests today. @JohnCDunlap

    • Don’t present guests the price. Recommend them products based on value and benefit. @oper_pineapple
    20 min
  • #124: Kent Gustavson & Mitchell Levy on Democratizing Content

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy, Chief Instigator of AHAs at AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com/, together with his co-host, Kent Gustavson, CEO of Blooming Twig Books, takes into account different ideas and opinions about what Practical Thought Leadership really means. They started the discussion about what makes up an AHAleader, who they are, what they do for the community, and how they make an impact locally and globally. They also point out the importance of both time and money in building an authentic, creative, and helpful productor content. The session also discusses three options in creating your content: D.I.Y., or Do It Yourself; D.I.F.Y., or Do It For You; and D.I.W.Y, or Do It With You. They bat around the significance of hiring third parties and building the right team to assist you so you won’t have to do the work all by yourself.
    Mitchell and Kent then take the discourse deeper as they mark how the great democratizing force of the internet today enables people to become not only consumers but also producers of content. They encourage existing and soon-to-be AHAleaders to drive the world toward a brighter and better future and curate content that will help people figure out what works best for them and become successful. You will be astonished how these two AHAleaders use their human voice to help communicate with others, build positive associations, and address people as people.
    Experience more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you become successful by subscribing to the channel: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Here are some of the inspiring AhaMessages from this episode. See more in the “Aha Moments from Thought Leader Life” eBooks that are up for grab in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat: http://AHAthat.com/:
    • If you want to become an AHAleader, you have to be an influencer. You need to have AHAs to share. @drkent

    • Your job is to become the AHAleader in the space you play, so people are naturally attracted to you. @happyabout

    • If you have great intention and find the right team, you can have an amazing product without doing the work yourself. @drkent

    • Anything you do in business comes down to time and money. Do you have the time or money to get it done? @happyabout
    37 min
  • #123: Nadia Sotnikova & Kent Gustavson on Building Your Content and Making It Go Viral

    In this episode, Mitchell Levy, Chief Instigator of AHAs at AHAthat: http://www.ahathat.com/, together with his co-host, Kent Gustavson, CEO of Blooming Twig Books, holds an exciting and content-driven interview with the passionate Nadia Sotnikova, VP of Business Development at Blooming Twig Books, nomad, growth hacker, and worldpreneur. They open the discussion about what practical thought leadership really means, how everybody can become an AHAleader, and how to create an impact locally and make a difference. The conversation also points out the importance of crafting good, authentic, and valuable content focused on helping individuals and businesses solve common problems. The interview also talks about how social media tools enable your content and your brand to go viral.
    Nadia and Kent then converse about the significance of having compelling content that aims to meet each client’s goals. They put emphasis on how being authentic and real plays an important part in building great content that people will support, look after, patronize, and share. You will be amazed and influenced how these nomads stir and energize those who want to become leaders in their areas of expertise. Mitchell then ends the discussion with much amusement about how this episode truly became successful and worth listening to.
    To find out more about Thought Leadership and how it can help you be accomplished, subscribe to the channel: http://youtube.com/user/thoughtleaderlife.
    Here are a couple of AhaMessages from the episode that you shouldn’t miss. See more in the “Aha Moments From Thought Leader Life” eBooks that are up for grab in the social media-enabled eBook platform, AHAthat, http://AHAthat.com/:
    • Practical Thought Leadership is about using your knowledge and expertise to actually createan impact and make a difference. @nadia_sotnikova

    • You can’t control virality. There’s no magic pill or spell for it. You don’t know what can and will go viral. @nadia_sotnikova

    • Your content needs to have a storytelling approach, a real connection that can help solve people’s problems. @drkent

    • As long as you know what your end goal is, a tool is simply like a fork. It’s much easier to eat if you have one. @happyabout
    44 min

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