Mindset
Blair Bryant Nichols on Building Your Strategic Speaking Platform
Blair Bryant Nichols, Owner of BBN Creative Management for Diverse and Mission-Driven Talent, is a seasoned expert in building strategic speaking platforms for speakers and business leaders. With a background representing top authors and managing diverse projects for founders, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, Blair specializes in helping his clients understand the strategic landscape of public and…
Kyle Mau on Driving Business Growth with Great Talent
Kyle Mau is a seasoned entrepreneur with a diverse background. At the age of 24, he made a pivotal decision to leave his corporate engineering role and relocate to Eastern Europe, eventually settling in Kyiv, Ukraine. As a permanent expatriate and property owner in Ukraine, he is deeply integrated in the local culture and business…
Brett Snodgrass on Unveiling the Truest Sense of Your Legacy
Brett Snodgrass is a distinguished real estate investor with 15+ years of expertise. Brett is also a versatile entrepreneur excelling in flipping, creative financing, and business scaling. As the driving force behind SIMPLE QUARTERS, his team handles 250+ property transactions annually while also orchestrating 50+ creative financing deals for passive income. Seamlessly integrating faith and…
Oakland McCulloch: “Leadership Begins at Home”
“Do the right thing even if it’s not in your best interest,” says today’s guest, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Oakland “Oak” McCulloch. Our conversation is full of insights like this. With Oak’s stellar military background coupled with his work as a leadership coach and keynote speaker, today’s episode provides plenty of examples of how we can…
Tyson Ray on How to Fund Your Contentment
Senior wealth advisor, philanthropist, and author Tyson Ray, based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, has over 25 years of experience in his field. As CEO and founding partner of FORM Wealth Advisors, Tyson is dedicated to helping clients live better lives. He seeks to add value by helping clients understand the future consequences of their actions,…
Mike and Bo on Defining Financial Freedom for Yourself — and Then Going after It!
“Mike and Bo” aka Mike Merrigan and Bo Kort are best friends and they also have built a successful real estate investment portfolio together that funds their freedom. Over the past 30 years, Mike and Bo have acquired hundreds of properties and built over 43 companies. Now, they want to teach others how two small-town…
Dan Branco on Revolutionizing Your Tech Strategy for Long-term Growth
Get ready to dive deep into the world of IT transformation with Dan Branco, the ultimate Chief Technology Officer for hire. With a wealth of experience helping organizations maximize their IT investments, Dan is the go-to expert for overcoming a myriad of challenges. Is your tech team struggling to keep pace with stakeholder demands? Are…
Michelle LaBrosse on How to Complete Projects the Cheetah Way (in 2 Weeks or Less)
Michelle LaBrosse is a powerhouse in project management and innovation. As the Founder & CEO of Cheetah Learning, Michelle brings her dynamic expertise to the forefront, sharing insights from her incredible journey as an Aerospace Engineer and former Air Force Officer. Discover the secrets behind Cheetah Learning’s groundbreaking methodologies that have earned global recognition, including…
Kyle Smith on The Importance of Aligning Personal Goals with Your Business Vision
Kyle Smith, CPA, is a dynamic finance expert on a mission to empower small and medium-sized businesses. From his early days navigating Austin’s bustling financial scene to his pivotal role as Director of Finance at Celis Brewery, Kyle’s journey is one of passion and dedication. Discover how Kyle’s expertise evolved at Scalefactor, where he advised…
John Miller on Transforming Your Business Conversations with Courageous Marketing
John Miller is the founder of Scribewise, a content marketing agency that helps B2B firms grow through demand generation and thought leadership. With a dedicated team of talented writers, designers, and strategists, John’s mission is to humanize complex business conversations. They develop and deliver captivating, audience-centric content that builds trust with Scribewise’s clients’ future customers.…
Michael Levin on Unlocking Trust through Writing a Book of Your Own
Aaron Marcum on the Art and Science of Well-Being
Aaron Marcum has spent over two decades founding and scaling award-winning, multi-million-dollar enterprises that have left an indelible mark on North America. His journey began in the healthcare sector, where his leadership transformed the home care industry. Through his second startup, Aaron revolutionized the lives of countless entrepreneurs and millions of seniors receiving care. He…
Anna Maria Ponzi on the Power of the 4 Ounce Pour
Anna Maria Ponzi is the former owner and past president of Ponzi Vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. From the age of four, she’s had the rare experience of working in every aspect of the winery. She helped plant its original vines, worked on the bottling line, hosted guests in the tasting room and has made…
David Braithwaite on Navigating the Evolution of Leadership
Reflecting on his own path, David Braithwaite has come to realize that leadership isn’t just about titles or positions—it’s a dynamic journey that evolves with time and experience. From his early days in the Boy Scouts, where he first tasted leadership responsibility, to building and leading teams in his business ventures, every step has been…
Linda Cohen on the Benefits of Leading with Kindness
Linda Cohen is an international keynote speaker, consultant, author, and trainer who considers herself a kindness catalyst. She shares the ROI of kindness with businesses and associations around the world through customized interactive programs for team meetings and conference keynotes with enthusiasm and expertise. Linda believes kindness is no longer a nice to have in…
Tim Fortescue on Leading and Communicating with Authenticity
Tim Fortescue is an extraordinary communication coach who ignites transformation and drives success. With a background in basketball coaching and a passion for helping individuals grow, Tim’s journey has taken him from volunteer high school basketball coach to founding his own coaching venture, 40 Watt Coaching. His coaching philosophy centers around coaching the full human, not just a person’s speech…
Jeff Bartsch on Building Confidence and Connections through the Power of Story
Jeff Bartsch is a visionary storyteller, communication strategist, and founder at Story Greenlight. With over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and online business, Jeff has helped shape content for clients including ABC, NBC, Universal, Disney, Apple, and many others. Jeff’s commentary has been featured in major publications including Time Magazine, USA Today,…
Michele Hecken on High-Performance Leadership and the Art of the Exit
Michele Hecken is an ex-CEO who helps high-performing leaders design an organization where each person spends at least 80% of their time working on things they love. She calls herself a contagious optimist, lover of freedom, shifter of paradigms, lifelong learner, and artist. Michele built, operated, scaled, and exited a successful business in the translation…
Jason Brown: “You Never Go Broke Taking a Profit”
Dave Newell on Leveraging the Five Facets of Business Framework™ for Alignment and Success
Dave Newell is on a mission to “align the misaligned” — connecting leaders with systems that foster outstanding work and personal fulfillment. If you’re feeling like any aspect of your current business is off-kilter, this conversation will help you find your bearings. Dave collaborates with small business leaders to implement the Five Facets of Business™…
Emma Donovan on Owning Your Story in an Authentic Way
As we launch a new year, Emma Donovan shares timely and timeless ideas about choosing online platforms, owning your story in an authentic way, and driving the narrative about yourself and your brand. Emma Donovan is a seasoned entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience in brand strategy and professional profiling. As co-founder of Dapper, she…
April Mitchell on Turning Your Ideas into Games, Toys, and Products for Fun and Profit
Do you have an idea for a game, toy, or household product? Wondering what it takes to get your ideas into the marketplace? Ever fantasized about pitching a product to get a licensing deal? Today’s guest is April Mitchell, an expert and leader in the invention and licensing space. In our conversation, April shares her…
Andy Hite on Leading with Heart and Purpose
Andy Hite is a recognized leadership coach who supports entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams with energy and enthusiasm as they navigate the world of building businesses and lives filled with prosperity, meaning, & freedom. Regardless of the setting—be it in front of an audience, within an intimate boardroom, or during individual client sessions—Andy’s background in…
Jason Shen on Giving Up to Go Forward
Jason Shen is a former national champion gymnast and an executive coach with a focus on resilience and reinvention. As CEO of Refactor Labs, he coaches entrepreneurs and teams through crucial transitions and writes about creative risk-taking in his weekly newsletter Cultivating Resilience. He has been published in TechCrunch, Fast Company, and Vox and a…
Richard Newman on Having More Impact with Improved Communication
Richard Newman is the Founder of Body Talk, a business that helps people improve their communication and impact. In the past 23 years his team has trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world. One client gained over $1 Billion in new business in just one year using Richard’s techniques, winning 100% of their new…
Dr Taylor Hartman on Making Your Relationships Work
Through The People Code (formerly published as The Color Code) and The Character Code, Dr. Taylor Hartman provides a universal message, simple and profound: life is about relationships. As an author, psychologist, corporate consultant and leadership coach, his life’s work has centered on providing an insightful system for improving your understanding of yourself and others…
Amina Moreau of Radious on the Future of Collaborative Workspaces
In today’s episode, you will hear Amina Moreau discuss the future of shared workspaces as she and her business partners see it. She is a powerhouse of ideas, full of positive energy and enthusiasm for what’s possible! Get ready to think differently about what co-working spaces are and where you have your next team meeting.…
Dr. Brigitte Piniewski on Web3 and What’s Possible for Healthcare
Most of us are approaching our health care from an outdated, average model based on data that doesn’t help anyone experience exceptional health. Get ready to have your mind blown about what’s possible for each of us in coming years when what Dr. Brigitte Piniewski discusses becomes standard in the healthcare system. I haven’t stopped…
Mark Brodinsky on Why You Matter
Mark Brodinsky is a writer, accomplished speaker, Emmy winner and a passionate believer in the power of your story. It is his mission to positively impact the lives of a billion people with his “You Matter” Movement. Mark worked many years in the TV industry as an Emmy-Award winning writer and producer. The creative…
Bryce Henson on Growing Profits through Fitness
Bryce Henson is the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, the world’s fastest growing fitness boot camp franchise. Having nearly 20 years of Fitness Business experience and owning his own Fit Body location, his passion is spreading fitness to the world through business coaching. Through Fit Body Boot Camp’s World Wide growth, Bryce has overseen hundreds of gyms…
Tim Yurek on Why the Best Leaders Question Everything
Just about everyone knows that the American Dream as it was once presented is no longer attainable. It’s not that the dream itself is dead — it simply needs to be redefined. Today’s guest is Tim Yurek, a highly accomplished financial consultant veteran and thought leader in his industry who is leading the conversation…
Tony Castillo on Improving Your Leadership Performance through Optimal Nutrition
Tony Castillo is a leader in the wellness industry with a passion for teaching about optimizing our health and fitness. We had a lot of fun discussing the myths and misunderstandings flooding the Internet these days about health and fitness, and ways to tell the truth from the lies. Not only is Tony knowledgeable, but…
Luis Scott on Why Leadership Has to Hurt Sometimes
Answering the call to leadership comes with many benefits. Here on PYP, conversations often revolve around all the great results choosing leadership as a life path brings. But if we’re being honest with ourselves, leadership hurts sometimes. Today’s guest Luis Scott talks candidly about the painful side of leadership, while also shining a light on…
Barbara Turley on the Relentless Pursuit of Time Efficiency
Who doesn’t want to make better use of the limited time we have? Today’s guest, Barbara Turley, understands the needs of busy professionals these days and through her business, helps them get more out of each day without sacrificing results. Barbara is an investor and entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of The Virtual Hub,…
Catherine Tindall on the Truth about Your Taxes
Catherine Tindall knows taxes and is committed to teaching people about how to maximize their money and minimize their taxes. Catherine is a CPA with the accounting firm Dominion Enterprise Services, and she specializes in strategic income tax approaches to help clients navigate tax codes and regulations including the Employee Retention Credit. In today’s conversation,…
John Gumas on the 5 Step Process for Building Your Brand
A veteran of the branding, advertising, and interactive marketing industry, John Gumas founded Gumas Advertising in 1984. Today, the award-winning firm is consistently named one of the top branding and interactive marketing firms by the California Business Times. John is recognized as one of the country’s foremost authorities on Challenger Brand Marketing®. He is the…
James Cluskey on Making the Leadership Transition from High Performance Sports to Business
It’s fitting to bring you James Cluskey on the show as the 2023 Wimbledon Championships are playing out right now in London. James is a former professional tennis player turned entrepreneur and private tennis coach to Sir Richard Branson. He represented Ireland in the Davis Cup from 2006-2015 and won 15 professional titles, with a…
Mario Lanzarotti on Becoming a Conscious Leader
Get ready for the fun energy! My guest this week is Mario Lanzarotti and he exudes excitement and enthusiasm for all of life! From CEO’s to Olympians and mission-driven entrepreneurs, Mario Lanzarotti helps high-achievers all across the globe gain the mental clarity and focus necessary to achieve what would normally take years, in 6 months…
Alice Tang on How to Build a Powerful Professional Network One Connection at a Time
When it comes to building networks, many believe that you need to know a lot of people or spend a lot of time networking, but Alice Tang has proven otherwise. As a Vice President and Partner at a full service multi-generational full service financial planning firm in Oregon, a top female producer in the…
Marybeth Gregg on How to Soar with a Broken Wing
Marybeth Gregg is the President and Founder of the International Center for Women’s Leadership. Throughout her 30+ year career, she has worked in human development for several global corporations in addition to her extensive individual coaching work with clients in the business and not-for-profit arena. In 2012, Marybeth founded what is now The International Center…
Gordon Graham on Navigating the Dark Waters of Deep Corruption
Imagine working on the leadership team for a renowned organization that services thousands of customers — only to learn that not everyone on the team is operating ethically or morally. What would you do? Today’s guest found himself in this position and his story of what happened after his discovery is the topic of…
Paul Jackson on Simple Automation Tweaks Small Businesses Can Use to Scale
What does it take to optimize a small business for scale? For many small business owners, scaling can feel overwhelming and out of reach. In today’s episode, I talk with Paul Jackson who sees things very differently. Paul is the Founder and CEO at Method — the complete process automation tool for businesses that use…
Melissa Hughes on Living a Richer and More Satisfying Life
With us today is Melissa Hughes, founder of Live Rich, Spread Wealth—a business (and movement) that is all about helping people live richer lives as a result of becoming their best selves. Melissa is a best-selling author, speaker, and master business coach that became a self-made millionaire by the age of 31! Known as The…
Cindy Miller on Why It’s Never too Late to Get Better
From a college walk-on to a veteran of five U.S. Women’s Opens AND the LPGA Tour, Cindy Miller has made it her lifelong mission to relentlessly pursue her personal potential. Her inspirational speeches, workshops, and signature executive retreats synthesize a lifetime of overcoming obstacles. With each new challenge, Cindy reinvented herself, unlocking opportunities in ways…
Heidi Piper on Why the Right Answer Is Always Choose Love
Heidi Piper is an author, speaker, and transformational workshop leader who spent her entire career in one company before changing gears and following a new path in life. During Heidi’s three decades living in Europe and working at Fortune 50 company Procter & Gamble, she led teams to deliver innovation for some of the world’s…
Yonason Goldson on Why We Must Burn the Boats to Succeed
Rabbi Yonason Goldson takes full responsibility for his life. He has reinvented himself several times and continues to enjoy experiences that allow him to inspire and motivate audiences around the world. For example, Yonason Goldson has circumnavigated the globe, seen the Taj Mahal, the pyramids of Giza, and the tea plantations of Sri Lanka. He’s…
Dr. Phil Carson Dares to Dream Again
Kick Off! Too many Americans are living as prisoners in their own bodies, held captive by bad habits that have drained them of their livelihood and sentenced them to a premature death. These harsh realities are what have kept Dr. Phil Carson passionate about practicing pharmacy since 1985. After encountering many patients who were seeking…
Rob Dial — “Walmart Pasta Saved My Life”
Siphiwe Baleka Throws a Hail Mary Pass for Health and Fitness into the End Zone
Kick Off! What happens when you realize you aren’t as good as you thought you were? That, after devoting over half your life to one pursuit, it didn’t work out? This week’s PYP MVP Siphiwe Baleka knows exactly what this feels like…and shares his story of personal reinvention, reclamation and redemption with us on today’s…
Dr. Tracey Adams Dishes about Emotional Intelligence, the Benefits of Bad Bosses and Leaving Your Phone at Home
Kick Off! What can we learn from having a bad boss, or working with a really bad coach? Emotional Intelligence expert Dr. Tracey Adams says plenty! Tracey and I recently met via a mutual friend and PYP MVP Elizabeth Case (thanks, Elizabeth!) and we hit it off immediately. Enthusiastic is an understatement when it comes…
Susan Ritchie on the X Factor of Leadership (and What We All Need to Know)
Kick Off! Susan Ritchie is a leadership coach who teaches ambitious professionals how to develop their leadership presence so they can make more impact in their careers and their organisations. In 2002, as a single mum, she moved to Borneo with her 9-year-old son, where she worked as a teacher and educational leader for five…
Thor Conklin: “Execute! Execute! Execute!” (2nd Half)
Kick Off! In the second half of my conversation with Thor Conklin (listen to the 1st half here), Thor gets into the details of how to execute on the plans we make for our lives, our businesses, our careers. Think that’s easy? It’s actually not. Through his latest venture, Peak Performance Nation, he teaches the…
Kris Miller Went from Homeless to a Healthy & Happy Life
Jeany Park Demystifies Using Video to Grow Your Business & Brand
Kick Off! Jeany Park is the CEO and co-Founder of Compass Rose Video. She specializes in video marketing for the savvy entrepreneur and business owner, helping them to leverage the most important, hot new tool in content marketing: video. Previously, Jeany had a 15 year career as an actress, and now gets to combine her…
Kelley McElreath on Surviving Survival
Kick Off! Have you survived a tragedy in your life? Kelley McElreath, The Survivor Coach, has suffered the loss of two children, drug and alcohol addiction, the loss of both parents, breast cancer, infidelity, divorce and an attempted suicide, to name a few. She says that when a person endures such things in their lives,…
Dan Kimble Is A Leader Worth Following
Kick Off! Dan Kimble is the CEO of Resonance Executive Coaching. He is a thought leader, executive coach, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and a twenty+ year veteran of Silicon Valley. He dabbles in many things such as winning motorcycle road-races, improv theater, screenwriting, singing, and his latest addiction: playing guitar. Dan is the creator of The…
Elizabeth Case Shows How to Score Big on Social Media
Kick Off! Five years ago in 2011, Elizabeth Case “drank the kool-aid” of entrepreneurship and started Yellow Dog Consulting, a marketing and sales consulting firm focused on the small business owner. Yellow Dog Consulting is designed to help growing businesses set up the foundation and building blocks of their marketing and sales efforts. She brings…
Rob Barisoff Is the King of Consistency
Kick Off! Rob Barisoff is co-founder of Bidsy.com and the host of Bidsy’s Small Business Society podcast. Rob’s journey through personal adversity fuels his fearless approach to seizing every opportunity, both personally and professionally. He lives in Saskatchewan, Canada, plays drums in a couple of bands and is dedicated to healthy living through fitness and…
Dr. Cynthia Boccara Takes Us from Posture to Presence to Power
Kick Off! Dr. Cynthia Boccara graduated Magna Cum Laude from Los Angles College of Chiropractic. She has been in practice for over 25 years helping patients from infants to octogenarians lead happier, healthier lives. Dr. Cynthia also had the honor of being selected as the Chiropractor for the All Women’s America’s Cup team as they…
Matt Heinz on the Merits of Taking a Disciplined Approach to Life & Business
Kick Off! Matt Heinz has more than 15 years of marketing, business development and sales experience from a variety of organizations, vertical industries and company sizes. Hi career has focused on delivering measurable results for his employers and clients in the way of greater sales, revenue growth, product success and customer loyalty. He has held…
Claudio Toyama Aims for Mastery & Strives for Excellence
Kick Off! Claudio Toyama is an International Leadership Consultant specializing in building sustainable peak performance cultures. An entrepreneur for more than 10 years, Claudio spearheaded the launch of successful consulting companies in the UK and US. He has delivered projects in 113 countries, has travelled to over 40 of them and has lived in 5…
Giovanna Rossi Moves the Chains for Living a More Fulfilled Life
Kick Off! Giovanna Rossi is the President and Owner of Collective Action Strategies, LLC, a consulting firm dedicated to working with public and private sector agencies and groups to improve the health and lives of women and families through project management, strategic planning, policy development, social marketing, and training. Giovanna holds a Master of Science…
Dr. Carol Parker Walsh Sports Winning Wardrobes & Scores Touchdowns of Hope
Kick Off! Dr. Carol Parker Walsh is an award-winning and sought-after speaker, trainer, certified image professional, and #1 best selling author specializing in developing strategies for individuals to hold a positive personal and professional self-image. She’s one of 20 licensed Fashion Feng Shui® practitioners, holds a JD in employment law and has a PhD in…
Dana Corey Takes Us From Impossible to Possible
Kick Off! Dana Corey is an international speaker, high performance business strategist and the Founder of Big Heart, Big Life where big money & big love go hand in hand. Her passion is coaching successful women entrepreneurs to get beyond what they already know, believe and do, so they can turn their ‘impossible’ into “accomplished!”…
58: Play Your Position Bigger & Better with The Freedom Journal
Kick Off! Feeling stuck in the Red Zone? Looking to score that elusive touchdown in your career, business or life? In today’s show I share with you a fantastic way you can achieve your goals like a PRO and play your position even bigger, bolder, & better than before with the Freedom Journal! Like so…
56: The Best of Team PYP 2015
55: Discover Your Core Motive and 10X Your Life — with Dr. Taylor Hartman
Kick Off! Dr. Taylor Hartman, author of The Color Code, and a very successful clinical therapist with two PhD’s after his name, will tell you that his greatest achievement in life is not those PhD’s. His greatest achievement is helping “the one” – the individual learning to see themselves clearly for the first time, and…
53: Either Evolve or Evaporate — with Nick Onken
Kick Off! Nick Onken is a photographer, podcast host, and creative entrepreneur. A former graphic designer hailing from the soggy city of Seattle, he now resides in the concrete jungle of New York. Nick has photographed personalities such as Justin Bieber, Usher, and Jessica Alba as well as print campaigns for brands such as Nike,…
52: How Reading & Persistence Led to Personal Achievement — with Victor Fernandez
Kick Off! Victor Fernandez is a 29-year-old entrepreneur who started VictorFunding.com, a Loan Brokerage that helps business owners and entrepreneurs get $20,000 to $400,000 with 700+ credit score. He has had 20 jobs, and 10 “failed” businesses in his young life but is finally feeling “successful” and hitting revenues of $40k a month. Inspired by…
51: Transforming the Internet Experience from Everyday to Extraordinary — with Micha Mikailian
Kick Off! Micha Mikailian has been a serial entrepreneur for the last 22 years, with 8 companies under his belt. He most recently Co-Founded Intently, a software platform that leverages virtual real estate to transform people’s experiences with technology. It is a vision boarding application that deeply connects its users with their goals and intentions…
50: Secrets to Making Better Decisions and Living by Design — with Stu McLaren
Kick Off! Stu McLaren coaches and consults New York Times best-selling authors, top rated speakers, experts and niche celebrities on how to grow their influence, income and impact on the web. As the former founder of the world’s #1 membership platform for WordPress, WishList Member, he gained a unique insight into the nuances that worked…
Matt Miller — A Gumball Machine Inspired a New Franchise that Makes a Difference for Kids
48: Building Champions One Mindset at a Time — with Christine Meyer
Kick Off! Christine Meyer has been a coach for 15 years to entrepreneurs, athletes and people in the entertainment industries who seek to powerfully elevate their perspectives on money, relationships and themselves. Through highly personalized coaching, Christine helps people to masterfully create their reality. When she’s not coaching, she’s mostly being bossed around by her…
46: Playing at Your Highest and Best — with Dr. Jayne Gardner
Kick Off! Dr. Jayne Gardner has a passion for coaching others using the latest discoveries in neuroscience and quantum physics to reprogram their brains in order to lead a more fulfilling life. Dr. Gardner holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in psychology and counseling and has served as a faculty member at Texas Christian…
43: Dan Caldwell Gets into the End Zone by Asking Hard Questions
Kick Off! Dan Caldwell is the Co-Founder and President of TapouT, a brand he started in 1997 when he and a partner put what little money they had together to form the apparel company whose revenues are now in the hundreds of Millions! Dan has been featured on CNN, FOX Business, Forbes, The Wall Street…