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Unfiltered Sessions

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Unfiltered Sessions episodes

  • Become a TEDx Speaker, Prepare that ‘Killer’ Speech, and Build your Presence on Social Media w/ Ruben Alvarez
    There are two major ways of doing things in business or in life. You can either follow the traditional path of emailing or calling and hammer your way up or through networking and find yourself dining with the kings. Most people become TEDx speakers through networking and build their credibility & authority over time through their social media presence. To succeed in social media marketing, however, you need to create high-quality content that shows you are passionate and care about what you are doing. You should also be consistent and engage with your community. Join today’s conversation with Ruben Alvarez and learn how to prepare speeches, get on those TEDx stages, and use social media to help you get there.

    Ruben Alvarez is a business visionary and a TEDx speaker. For the last 8 years, he has dedicated himself to sales and marketing at a manufacturing company and recently launched his own venture, The Marketing Hunters. His Podcast #INFORTHEKILL was formed from this new business, which focuses on modern-day men and women who hunt their goals down and are constantly chasing their dreams.
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    Ruben is a forward thinker and establishes a business or idea to its fullest before moving on to the next venture. He works primarily with manufacturers and business coaches to fix their brands' messages and create uniformity across all social media and marketing avenues. The main message you can take away from Ruben Alvarez is "Sales will bring you money, but brand will bring you legacy."
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    Let’s jump in!
    Key Highlights
    [00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Ruben Alvarez 
    [00:52] Hear more about Ruben and his backstory
    [03:15] How ego can cost you as a public speaker
    [08:13] Importance of focusing on one message and then spreading it out later
    [12:46] How to position yourself for effective marketing on social media
    [16:10] How Ruben prepared for the TEDx speech 
    [21:40] The most annoying thing that Ruben has witnessed with public speaking
    [31:53] How to craft your speech that focuses on a particular audience that you have
    [37:09] The one message that Ruben would share for the rest of his life
    [38:35] How to reach out and connect with Ruben Alvarez
    [39:30] Calls to action and ending the show

    Notable Quotes
    Most entrepreneurs are shortening their wealth curve through networking and leveraging other people’s expertise. – Philip Sessions
    To succeed in social media marketing, you need to create high-quality content that shows you are passionate and care about what you are doing. – Ruben Alvarez.
    Consistency is overhyped, but the truth is, he who does better wins, rather than one who is consistent in mediocrity. – Ruben Alvarez.

    Failing to engage with your clients is the highest form of idiocracy. Why on earth would you do everything possible to get an attention of a person, and once you get it, you fail to engage? – Ruben Alvarez.

    Let’s Connect
    Ruben Alvarez
    Personal Website: https://www.rubenalvarez.com/
    Company’s Website: https://www.themarketinghunters.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrubenalvarez/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RubenAlvarezreal/
    Philip Sessions
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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    40 min
  • Should you repeat the same message?

    Yes, yes you should!!

    No one remembers what you say after you tell them one time.

    In fact, they won't remember after several times.

    You just have to keep repeating yourself so they remember your message and they remember that you're the one that helped them with that information they were seeking!!

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    8 min
  • How To Transform Your Public Speaking Dreams Into Reality through Visualization w/ Steve Gamlin
    If you're like most people, the thought of public speaking makes you cringe. You worry about making mistakes and embarrassing yourself in front of a large audience. Despite your fears, you're also aware that this is an important skill to have in today's digital age. This episode with Steve Gamlin will offer helpful tips to help you transform your public speaking dreams into reality through visualization.

    Learning to visualize and act as if your goal is already accomplished is the key to success. Through visualization and positive thinking, you can achieve your dreams. Visualization is the practice of creating a mental image and then putting this image into words. One can visualize an event by recalling and describing it in their mind. The more details one can recall, the more real their visualization will be.

    Steve Gamlin is a speaker, Visualization Coach, and the founder of Motivational Firewood. He teaches individuals and organizations...to SEE THEIR GOALS, understand their deeply-rooted WHY behind them...and build an ACTION PLAN for achievement. By blending humor and motivation, Steve’s programs deliver lessons directly from his own life with frequent trips to the humor bank. His message and style have created solid results for sales teams, managers, and association audiences as they target the sweet spot of engagement between personal and professional goals.
     
    Let’s jump in!
    Key Highlights
    [00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Steve Gamlin
    [01:10] Know how Steve has achieved everything he dreamt of at the age of 12
    [04:56] How he got on his first speaking stage
    [09:40] Steve’s mindset while reviewing past videos of his speaking 
    [15:20] One of the favorite questions Steve likes asking his audience
    [17:11] How to visualize being on stage and make that come to fruition
    [20:56] The best way to visualize as a speaker
    [25:18] How long should you review your vision board
    [27:56] Why you should start small and “suck” as you get better
    [33:14] The one message that Steve would share for the rest of his life
    [34:48] How to reach out and connect with Steve Gamlin
    [35:14] Calls to action and ending the show

    Notable Quotes
    The first stage is always the hardest to get and also the scariest as a public speaker. – Philip Sessions
    You can never be good in your first public speaking stage. However, you must be willing to “suck” and get better with time; that is the only way to grow. – Steve Gamlin.
    People will call you back when you get better on purpose and in purpose. – Steve Gamlin.

    Many speakers are afraid of silence from the audience they are addressing  – Steve Gamlin.

    If you care to get better, you will craft all the imperfections of your public speaking. – Steve Gamlin.

    You have to be yourself as a speaker. Otherwise, you will never make it if you only have to imitate somebody else. – Philip Sessions.

    Leave as many situations a day better than you found them.– Steve Gamlin. 

    Let’s Connect
    Steve Gamlin
    Website: https://stevegamlin.com/
    Company’s Website: https://www.motivationalfirewood.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegamlin/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevegamlin/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/SteveGamlin
    Philip Sessions
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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    36 min
  • Your Story is Someone's Inspiration! w /Kait Shipman
    Challenges are inevitable. However, it is how we deal with them that matters. You can either sink or swim, but it's up to you to decide. The vast majority of people would rather complain than try to solve the problem on their own. But, it's by pulling ourselves up from the darkness when we challenge ourselves that we grow and develop into better versions of ourselves and make our stories an inspiration to others. In this episode, Kait Shipman shares the challenging story of her catering business and how she got the motivation to connect and inspire others going through similar experiences.

    Kaitlin Shipman is an entrepreneur in the food industry and business coaching industry. She has learned a lot on her journey and has faced many adversities along the way. Her mission is to empower small business owners using her story and provide them with the tools to overcome any hardships they encounter. Thriving as a woman in a male-dominated industry has not been easy, but Kait has a story of triumph.

    Let’s jump in!
    Key Highlights
    [00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Kait shipman 
    [00:54] Kait’s backstory and what she does in her space
    [06:06] Why Kyle Slaymaker invited Kait to be a speaker in his public speaking event
    [14:53] Your story may be an inspiration to others
    [20:18] Kait’s piece of advice to those stuck in their 9-5 rat race job
    [24:12] The process of creating her speaking stage instead of waiting to be invited
    [30:38] The three sponsors who supported her event
    [35:46] The one message that Kait would share for the rest of her life
    [36:12] How to reach out and connect with Kait
    [36:57] Calls to action and ending the show

    Notable Quotes
    In most cases, you never see your story as inspirational, but someone is just waiting for it to change their life. – Kait Shipman
    No one is prone to challenges. Whether you do right or wrong, they will come anyway. However, you have to learn how to navigate them and see the positivity. – Kait Shipman.
    The difference between people who make it and those who don’t make it during adversities depends on their response. – Kait Shipman.

    Don’t ever sell your million-dollar dream for a $50 opportunity. – Kait Shipman.

    Let’s Connect
    Kait Shipman
    Website: https://kaitscarts.myshopify.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitshipman/
    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/kaitlin.shipman

    Philip Sessions
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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    38 min
  • What It Takes To Be On Big Stages w/ Greg Birch

    In this episode, we’re joined by Greg Birch, a Tennessee native raised by military parents that had an early desire to serve others. After college, Greg was commissioned into the US army as an army officer and spent 11 years serving his country.

    He has been deployed in both Afghanistan and Iraq, led soldiers in combat, and was twice awarded the bronze star medal for his actions oversee. Greg's time, experience, and training in the military gave him the foundation that Delta Financial is built upon. He believes that leadership and building a winning culture of discipline and selfless service are the core of any great organization. 

    What is really exciting about Greg is his determination to become the best and to help others reach top levels. One of his Quotes, “Be the difference, redefine excellence,” exemplifies his life, and it’s evident in our conversation.


    Key Highlights
    [02:07] Greg’s background and personal info
    [08:32] How Greg got on to his first stage
    [13:28] Greg's transition speaking to different size groups 
    [18:02] How Greg structures impactful speeches 
    [20:50] Tactics to help you relate experiences to your audience 
    [25:13] How to put everything out there authentically
    [27:04] How Grey finds different caliber stages to be on 
    [36:17] Tips on how to reach out and find stages to share your message  
    [37:53] The one message Greg would share for the rest of his life
    [46:39] How to reach out and connect with Greg

    Resources Mentioned
    Talk Like TED:     https://www.amazon.com/Talk-Like-TED-Public-Speaking-Secrets/dp/1250041120.


    Notable Quotes

    • If you do the basics extraordinarily well, you come up as extraordinary. Find something basic and master it – Greg Birch
    • If you can speak to five, you can speak to five hundred. It’s all about having a good message and presenting it in a captivating way. – Greg Birch.
    • Speaking is not about you. It’s about making an impact on other people and helping them. So, if you have a message that can help people, even if it’s one person in an audience, that’s all there is to it. – Greg Birch
    • Vulnerability is a superpower. When you tell the stories of how you messed up, the mistakes you made, the challenges you had, the depth of depression you faced, and how you overcame, it humanizes you, makes you relatable, and has more emotional impact. – Greg Birch
    • Fear is always your feelings and assumptions that are usually incorrect about what you think will happen. 9 out of 10, your fear is always wrong. - Greg Birch
    • If you are going to be the best, you must take your ego out of what you’re doing and follow the fundamentals. You will be successful if you do this with your business, relationships, life, and work. – Greg Birch

    Resources
    Greg Birch
    Website:     https://deltafinanciallife.com/
    Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/gregoryabirch_/
    Podcast:     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/be-the-difference-podcast/id1649248930

    Philip
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

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    50 min
  • Managing Your Imposter Syndrome for Successful Public Speaking w/ Kirstin Smith

    Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon where people feel like they don't belong in their position or are not qualified. It's common in public speaking, as people may feel like they are being judged by the audience and are not good enough to be on stage. This feeling is usually accompanied by intense self-doubt, shame, and insecurity, which can lead to lower confidence levels and a lack of motivation, making it challenging to appear confident in front of an audience.

    Inevitably, these feelings will manifest in the speaker's voice and body language if they are not dealt with properly. However, the speaker needs to understand that this fear is normal and that it will subside with time. Join this conversation with Kirstin Smith and learn more tips on managing your imposter syndrome for successful public speaking.

    Kirstin Smith is a certified nutritionist with a decade in the fitness space who has personally dealt with infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, being a stay-at-home mom, being a working mom, homeschooling, being a frustrated wife, you name it! Her mission is to help her clients learn from her mistakes and experiences and create a life they love NOW! The first step is to take control of your health, fitness, and how you show up for yourself!

    Let’s jump in!


    Key Highlights

    [00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Kirstin Smith 

    [01:25] Kirstin’s backstory and how she got into her space

    [06:29] How she got over the fear of public speaking

    [10:36] Stages that Kirstin has spoken

    [15:46] Difference between being a lead panel and a member of a panel

    [21:08] Handling the imposter syndrome in public speaking

    [28:03] How Kirstin bridged the gap with her husband that prevented divorce

    [34:57] How communication with your spouse affects everything in your life

    [38:09] The one message that Kirsten would share for the rest of her life

    [40:13] How to reach out and connect with Kirsten

    Notable Quotes

    • Good health & fitness is not just about diet and exercise but becoming 1% better each day. – Philip Sessions
    • Whenever you feel fear in doing something of value, that’s an opportunity for growth. You can never grow in your comfort zone. – Kirstin Smith.
    • Everyone faces imposter syndrome, no matter how experienced they are. – Kirstin Smith.
    • There’s a value that you can provide, so don’t get so caught up in imposter syndrome because no one else is seeing you as unworthy. – Kirstin Smith.
    • Lack of communication with your spouse is the source of the downfall of all other communications.- Philip Sessions
    Resources Mentioned
    1. Love Languages Quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language 

    Let’s Connect

    Kirstin Smith
    Website:     https://kirstinsmith.com/
    Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/thekirstinsmith/
    Linktr.ee:     https://linktr.ee/kirstinsmith

    Philip Sessions
    Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/iamphilipsessions/?hl=en
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philipsessions
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-sessions-b2986563/
    Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/therealphilipsessions

    Support the show

    41 min
  • 5 tips to create a more impactful speech

    Do you want to be more impactful in your speaking?

    Here are five things you can do today to create more impact in your speaking.

    The best part about this is that 4 of the 5 are things you can do easily without much practice!

    As long as you're passionate about the subject and believe in it, you can easily do points 1-4.

    What's stopping you from speaking more impactfully?

    Here's the 5 tips:
    1. Believe in your message
    2. Speak from the heart
    3. Speak with energy
    4. Be yourself
    5. Speak directly to one person

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    8 min

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