Your circumstances and upbringing only define you if you let them. Eric Norris experienced a variety of ups and downs as a child, from domestic abuse to a cross-country bus trip to move in with relatives after his parents divorced.

Fast-forward to today, and Eric is heading up a thriving company in the cosmetology industry. In this episode, Jimmy and Eric will discuss how to raise yourself up from failure, overcome your entrepreneurial doubts, and live out your faith in the marketplace.

Show Highlights:

• How looking at your customers differently can transform failure into industry domination (16:18)
• Why equality and fairness are killing your business (18:06)
• The Jack Welch method of dealing with employees that explodes your profits (18:30)
• This magical customer service hack helps you learn what customers really want… no matter what they tell you (20:27)
• How to overcome the mental hurdles to entrepreneurship that keep you stuck in a quiet life of desperation (22:08)
• These are the best people to help you get clarity when making a life-changing decision, ignore everyone else (24:55)
• Why "burning bush" Christianity is actually pushing you farther away from God (27:00)

The best way to get in touch with Eric Norris is at NG Salon on Facebook and Instagram

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

"Trailer trash," "High-school dropout," and "Single mom" are all terms that could have been used to define our guest today, Sahsa Pagano… But she refused to let them keep her down.

In today's episode, Sasha tells us how she overcame an underprivileged upbringing to graduate college (all while working and raising her son) and go on to dominate the network marketing field. She'll also share her best tips on networking to build your business and how to stand out from the competition in a crowded field.

Show Highlights:

• How to overcome a "Joe Dirt" upbringing and dominate in business and life (3:25)
• Why the moments in life that feel the lowest can actually be the pivot that changes everything for you… if you don't quit (8:03)
• How to crush the crabs in the bucket mentality and break free of generational chains (10:59)
• The secret to network marketing success when you have no network (16:02)
• The pro-level secret to calculating an ROI from networking events, so you don't waste all your time and effort (22:50)
• How to break through the noise at networking events and set yourself apart from the competition (27:37)

The best way to get in touch with Sasha Pagano is on Facebook, or "superhogg77" on other social media.

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Welcome back to part two of our interview with J.P Crawford.

In this episode, we dive back into a number of business and lifestyle topics including learning from the best, the benefits of waking up early, and diets that can boost cognitive function.

Tune in and get ready to be blown away!

Show Highlights:

• Why traditional networking events are a waste of time (1:00)
• How to identify and seek out the top mentors in your industry (3:20)
• Tips for building a sustainable referral-based business (8:00)
• Is waking up at 4 am really the key to success? (10:20)
• Health benefits of intermittent fasting and a Vegan diet (13:00)
• A daily activity that can unlock your full potential and set you up for success (15:20)

The easiest way to get in touch with J.P Crawford is via email at [email protected]

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

There are many ways you can use to get ahead of your competition - one of which is to offer a superior service than your competitors.

While you should always strive to offer a high-quality service to your clients, being the best can be more challenging than just being the first to arrive in a new niche.

My guest today is J.P Crawford, owner of Diverge Fitness - somebody who definitely fits the profile of an uncommon life!

J.P has successfully carved out a very specific niche within the ever growing fitness industry and created a unique 'white-glove' experience for his clients.

Today J.P is here to show you how to carve out and establish your niche - no matter what industry you're in.

Show Highlights:

• What people actually want and are willing to pay for (3:30)
• Is traditional marketing dead? (4:45)
• The biggest part of creating an unforgettable client experience that most business owners neglect (5:30)
• One of the greatest personality traits you should look for when hiring staff (6:20)
• How J.P creates a 'white-glove' service for his clients, and how to do the same in your business (14:30)
• The most important yet overlooked coaching skill (18:00)

The easiest way to get in touch with J.P Crawford is via email at [email protected]

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

In this episode, Rachel Schmidt is back to share more networking superpowers that you can apply straight into your business to help you grow.

Today, we talk about how to make collaborations, how to know who to collaborate with, and the compounding effect of staying invested in long-term business relationships.

Let's jump straight in!

Show Highlights:

• Rachel's non-negotiable activity for supercharged productivity (1:50)
• How to successfully network when you have no time to network (4:50)
• Turning a Starbucks breakfast into a networking opportunity (7:20)
• Time-management tips for better networking (9:00)
• Rachel's honest thoughts on relationship building through social media (12:00)
• Advice to get beyond the 'chit chat' when networking (15:45)
• The most valuable form of marketing for your business (17:20)
• Fundamentals of effective collaborations (17:45)

To get in touch and find out more about Rachel's work, click here.

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

We've all heard the saying it's not what you know, it's who you know that will open the doors to growth and success. If you're a business professional, own your own business, or you're thinking about starting a new business, then networking needs to be part of your strategy.

In this episode, I'm joined by Rachel Schmidt, an extremely smart Entrepreneur who has the unique ability to immerse herself into an unknown culture, adapting, and understanding the language of her target audience.

She drops some powerful tips on how to SUPERCHARGE your business and how to get the most out of networking and relationship-building that are sure to send you down the road to success.

Sit back and enjoy!

Show Highlights:

• How to nurture and grow a winning business idea (8:15)
• The art of creating memorable moments for your clients (10:15)
• How to really speak the language of your target audience (11:30)
• Transitioning a side hustle into a full-time business (16:00)
• The steps to starting a business from complete scratch (21:20)
• The biggest fear when it comes to launching a startup and how to fight it (23:00)
• Two must-have traits all Entrepreneurs must have to succeed (25:15)
• What making your bed reveals about your personality (27:00)

To get in touch and find out more about Rachel's work, click here.

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

Dan Parker is somebody who is truly uncommon.

After losing all his vision in a brutal drag racing crash, Dan fell into a deep depression with thoughts of taking his own life. Today, he's back on his feet and behind the wheel, taking steps to become the world's fastest blind man in a car he built himself, and with no human assistance.

He's no stranger to danger and losing his sight won't slow him down!

Today Dan joins me to talk about his journey back to racing and his quest to becoming the world's fastest blind man.

Show Highlights:

• How Dan first got into drag racing (2:20)
• Dan's reaction to being told he was going to be blind for the rest of his life (7:45)
• The day-to-day struggles of being 100% blind (8:30)
• The pivotal point that reignited Dan's purpose in life (10:15)
• Positive daily steps Dan uses to stay motivated (16:40)
• How to know who your real friends are (19:00)
• How to stay on track and achieve any goal you set (20:30)

Follow Dan's journey and support his future racing endeavors by visiting his Tragedy to Triumph Racing Facebook page.

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

As promised, this week we're back to finish our interview with MMA athlete and Entrepreneur, Simon Chang.

In this episode, Simon talks about the real struggles of entrepreneurship, working in a relationship as a couple - and making it work, plus a bunch of tried and true social media tips to market your business better.

Tune in and enjoy the show!

Show Highlights:

• The real day-to-day struggles of Entrepreneurship nobody likes to talk about (2:00) How to make working with your partner work (2:30)
• Tried and tested tips for using social media effectively for your business (5:20)
• What it really means to work ON, not IN your business (8:45)
• How to build the right team for your business (10:30) Light up your life: An Alternative attitude towards life that'll make your path brighter (16:15) Stress-relieving strategies for entrepreneurs (19:20)
• Tips for starting a new business today that you haven't heard a thousand times already (20:20)

Find out more about Simon's work here:

https://mmacolumbusga.com/

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

If you've ever thought Entrepreneurs are a lot like fighters, you wouldn't be far from the truth. To survive and thrive, Entrepreneurs must fight, persist and takedown obstacles in front of them while guarding their own body - just like a fighter would.

They need to follow a well thought out strategy to succeed. Without one, they run the risk of losing the battle completely!

Today's guest is Simon Chang.

He took his fighting passion and turned his MMA club into an Entrepreneurial success.

In this episode, Simon shares some of the common traits between being an entrepreneur and being an MMA athlete that you can start applying to your business and life today.

Show Highlights:

• A hobby into a business: How Simon gave himself a fighting chance and turned his passion into a thriving business (2:30)
• Tips on finding a great business mentor (3:45)
• How Simon used 'knock-out' marketing wisdom to get more students through the door (6:00) How to find your true purpose - and how to use it to effortlessly grow your business (6:40)
• The #1 thing to skyrocket your success in both business AND life (15:25)
• Can entrepreneurs really have work-life balance? (16:45)

Find out more about Simon's work here:

https://mmacolumbusga.com/

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.

In part two, John McLemore continues to share his wisdom around leadership and decision-making. He specifically covers the importance of balance, how to avoid being being too consumed by your work, what it takes to lead in difficult times, and the importance of telling the truth - even when it hurts the most.

Show Highlights:

• Defining and articulating your vision, mission, and core values (0:45)
• The perfect job (1:45)
• The true definition of success from John's perspective (3:00)
• The two biggest challenges John faced building his family business, how he overcame them and used them to move forward (7:20)
• How to master your priorities (9:30)
• A lifehack for boosting productivity and clearing your mind for higher-level thinking (11:00)
• Secrets from a master relationship builder (17:45)
• How to make difficult business decisions (18:50)
• How to 'unplug' and BE present (21:00)
• Why it's so important to tell the truth, even when it hurts the most (25:30)

If you want to recession-proof your business and thrive in any area of life, go to www.uncommonlifepodcast.com and grab your free report today. I share with you the 5 key principles that have transformed and elevated my life - and they can do the same for you too if consistently applied.