S1 Ep26: #055 - Feedback Filters: Why the breakfast of champions will crush your competition
Today's podcast is all about Feedback. Speaking of feedback, have you heard that it's often called The Breakfast of Champions? But just because winners invite feedback doesn't mean all feedback is equal. "Haters" have feedback and plenty of it. But is their feedback helpful or harmful? In episode #055, I share 8 filters I use to qualify the feedback. I'll give you the quick rundown here, but ...
42m Feb 15, 2016
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S1 Ep25: #054 - STRATEGY SHIFT: How to go from loser to winner in 30 seconds
What separates losers from winners is many times just a subtle shift in strategy. Go from blindspot to sweet spot in 30 seconds by eliminating a simple, but fatal flaw.
29m Feb 08, 2016
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S1 Ep24: #053 - GET PAID WHAT YOU'RE WORTH : And how to score big contracts with complete strangers
Let's be honest. You have an amazing product or service.And you know the value you can bring potential clients. BUT ARE YOU CHARGING WHAT YOU'RE WORTH? How do you even really know what to charge? Are there signs, rules, or indicators? Can you influence the outcome?Or are your rates set in stone due to factors outside your control? DISCOVER A FOOLPROOF FORMULA Most people ignorantly assume ...
43m Jan 05, 2016
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S1 Ep23: #052 - How to Train for Life: A candid interview with Cliff Ravenscraft about his recent transformation
Can one choice ignite a movement? Podcast superstar Cliff Ravenscraft knows firsthand how this is entirely possible. Over a year ago he decided to make a brave lifestyle change. Every single day since then he's been faithful with his commitment, posting his progress and inviting accountability. (His choice inspired me to make 2 major changes to my own daily routine.) Cliff embodies much more ...
33m Dec 26, 2015
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S1 Ep22: #051 - How to tell your friends their Digital Fly © is down
Digital Fly? Yep, we all have one. Ever stand on a stage and give a speech? Ever sit back down and realize your "fly" was down? Embarrassing, hey? But what happens if you had a friend who knew it was down...and they didn't tell you? (Not cool.) And yet, we've all had this experience, right? False friends gossip behind our back. True friends tell the truth to our face. Recently my Digital Fl...
34m Dec 16, 2015
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S1 Ep21: #050 - The dark side of false humility: Why playing small often just means you're running scared
Have you ever found yourself backpedaling from an opportunity to step on a "bigger stage?" You passed on the moment because you didn't want to "seem arrogant." Maybe you were worried how you might come across? You certainly didn't want to be "that guy" or "that gal." What if the truth is you were just scared? What if trying to come off as humble is just a twisted form of pride? After all, prid...
30m Dec 09, 2015
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S1 Ep20: #049 - How to Remember your Future
You've probably been taught a lie... ...that memory works only one direction—backward. We often refer to memory this way. We talk about "remembering" things in our past. Who we choose. What we ate. When we left. Where we went. Why we acted. But what if memory worked two directions—backward AND forward? The latest in brain science has much to say on this topic: Imagining the future, for exam...
21m Nov 28, 2015
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S1 Ep19: #048 - How I overcame the imposter inside
I used to wear a mask—every single day. It's how I survived. At the age of 23, I was thrust into a large leadership position for a guy my age. I made it through by pretending and hiding. I felt pressure and stress on a daily basis and nobody knew about my secret addiction I had kept under wraps for nearly a decade. But then one day, life decided it was time to remove the mask, in a very public...
25m Nov 10, 2015
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S1 Ep18: #047 - Why I don't pay attention to surveys, test audiences, and competitors
HISTORY SHOWS US, many times we simply get it wrong. Check out these real quotes. "Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote." Grover Cleveland, US president, 1905 "Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value."Marechal Ferdinand Foch, professor of strategy, 1904 "The horse is here to stay but the automobile is only a novelty—a fad."The president of the Michigan Savings B...
24m Nov 04, 2015
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S1 Ep17: #046 - When Grown Men Cry—a personal story
Oftentimes the only acceptable emotions for men are laughter or anger. We're taught from a young age not to cry. In this episode, I share a fresh story about crying for the first time on stage...EVER...this past weekend at the Igniting Souls Conference. I think the story will help you rethink the way you do business and life. I hope it will also equip you to take steps forward into deeper leve...
30m Oct 29, 2015
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S1 Ep16: #045 - My top 10 Learns from the past 12 months
This special 1 year anniversary features the top 10 learns I've discovered over the past 12 months. Forget pretense, in this episode I take you front and center to the raw truth of how we won and loss these past 12 months. (Examples include: *When to fire clients. *The true price of delaying decisions. *The Kill 15% Rule *Guard your Yes to guide your No & much more.)
40m Sep 09, 2015
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S1 Ep15: #044 - How to turn your passion into a full-time gig
Should you just jump ship? Or should you do your hustle on the side first? Many people romanticize going pro. If you want to launch successfully you need to make sure you take the right steps. In this episode, I dispel myths and identify the quickest way to your dream job.http://karyoberbrunnerwebinars.com/passion
20m Aug 13, 2015
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S1 Ep14: #043 - Why people who watch the weather make horrible entrepreneurs
They're called "weather watchers." They take inventory of conditions and predictions and then make their decisions based upon the forecast. But in the business world, this type of strategy often sabotages success. In this episode discover why "weather watching" tendencies (surveys, reports, data, comparisons, information) repel the best clients and set you up to fail. Better yet, discover a pr...
40m Jul 09, 2015
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S1 Ep13: #042 - The conversation I have with myself when I fail so I can get back up again
I used to fear failure. Now I pursue it everyday. But because I fail often, I need to have a particular conversation to get myself back up again. In this episode I take you inside my brain and share how I hack my inner critic. This essential conversation is one of the secrets that helps my business partner and I surpass our goals. If you want to achieve much, you need to fail even more.
30m Jun 08, 2015
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S1 Ep12: #041 - The #1 thing I could have done to shave 8 years off of achieving my dream.
I have a confession. I hate waiting. Whether it's long lines at the grocery store or congestion on the freeway, I absolutely hate wasting time. Recently, I realized why my dream took 8 years longer than it should have. On this episode I reveal the #1 thing I could have done to shave those 8 years off. Don't be like me. Learn from my mistake.
23m May 27, 2015
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S1 Ep11: #040 - The true dangers of letting others decide your life for you
Why do so many of us struggle making decisions? Why do we take inventory of other people's opinions? Is it fear of failure? Are we addicted to approval? Discover the true dangers of letting other people decide your life. And more importantly, discover how to break free and become a soul on fire.
20m May 04, 2015
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#039 - The #1 fatal flaw of Life Hacking
Who wouldn't want a shortcut for solving a problem? But what happens when pursuit of knowledge for faster, better, quicker is simply 1 more excuse for doing the work? Is the road to success intentionally paved with failure? Maybe by side-stepping struggle we also opt out of victory? Maybe, rather than craving one more life hack we simply need to act instead?
22m Apr 15, 2015
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#038 - More important than fame, fortune, and even smoothies
I've seen an interesting trend. What does Aragorn in Lord of the Rings, Sarah in Genesis, Rapunzel in Disney’s Tangled, and Orel Hershiser in baseball have in common? How did this similar experience shift their lives and prepare them for their divine destiny? Discover the difference and apply it in your own life.
28m Apr 04, 2015
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#037 - Escaping Shawshank: identifying, engaging, and overcoming the Resistance
If you’ve ever tried creating a business, a work of art, or a book you’ve felt it.If you’ve ever taken action toward expressing your dream you’ve confronted it. Bestselling author Steven Pressfield identified it as the “Resistance.” His predecessor Freud referred to it as the Death Wish—the destructive force inside human nature that rises whenever we consider a tough, long-term course of actio...
31m Mar 16, 2015
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#036 - Jeff Goins and the Art of Work
Abandon the status quo and live a life that matters. The path to your life's work is both difficult and mysterious, which is why few finish the journey. The Art of Work is about discovering your true calling—that thing you were born to do. As Jeff Goins explains, the search begins with passion but does not end there. Only when our interests connect with the needs of the world do we begin livin...
35m Feb 27, 2015
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#035 - 8 reasons why you may want to get published
Have you ever heard someone say, "This book changed my life?" As powerful as that statement is, there are 7 OTHER reasons you might want to get published too. In this episode discover the 8 reasons why you may want to get published. Expand your mind and your mission by seeing the potential all within your reach.
25m Feb 09, 2015
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#034 - What book insiders DON'T want you to know
Sure a book can increase your influence, impact, and income...but ONLY if you write, publish, and market it the right way. Since I've been traditionally published 6 times, over the years many people have asked me to share what to do and what not to do BEFORE they start writing their book. In this episode I share tips, tools, and lessons learned in my 10+ years in the industry. Why not save TIME...
53m Feb 03, 2015
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#033 - The 15 success traits of pro bloggers insider interview with Jonathan Milligan
Are you an aspiring Blogger, Podcaster, Coach, Platform Builder or Online Entrepreneurs? Do you want to go pro with your passion, but lack the know how. Or perhaps you've had some success, but now you're stuck? In this episode I sit down with Jonathan Milligan. He gives away tons of his new book and helps us discover: the 5 core mindsets all successful bloggers have, the 4 keystone habits they ...
31m Feb 01, 2015
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#032 - 10 responses when you're in the desert
The desert is a place of testing, isolation, and struggle. Many of us begin to despise the desert and end up losing hope. But in my time there I discovered the greater the testing, the greater the exaltation. God doesn't invest time shaping someone unless he has a significant assignment for them. In this episode I share 10 responses that will help you shorten the process and extract the blessings.
35m Jan 23, 2015
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#031 - Why you're bravest in January
In my experience, after coaching thousands of clients, I think in January we get brave...even if for just a moment. Fresh off the holidays, having reconnected with our Creator, our Core, and our Community, most of us feel temporarily courageous. We're willing to explore freedom and consider true fulfillment. In this episode discover what to do when you're brave, how to sustain that bravery, and...
21m Jan 19, 2015
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#030 - The real reason why we wish we were someone else
Wishing you were someone else kind of defeats the purpose of God creating you. True? Still, most of us secretly wish we were someone else for one simple reason. Discover it and even more importantly why this habit will hard-wire you NOT to succeed. Escaping this habit is possible and a powerful step toward embracing your potential.
21m Jan 12, 2015
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#029 - What do you do when you "outgrow" your spouse
In our industry I often hear others say, "I'm growing at a faster rate than my spouse." Many times high achievers and high performers feel disconnected in their relationships. Does this just "come with the territory" or are there steps you can take to bridge the gap? Is this a false view and an indication of arrogance and lack of awareness? This episode begins the conversation on an incredibly ...
24m Jan 08, 2015
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#028 - How to add 10 hours back to your week, every week, for the rest of your life
(HINT: It has something to do with murder.) Do you struggle with being overcommitted? Do you feel burned out and stressed, like there's always something left to do? Do you wish you had more margin to do what you're really called to do? In this episode I share a practical strategy for adding 10 hours back to your week, every week, for the rest of your life. No hype, just hope. Discover a proven ...
1hr Jan 04, 2015
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#027 - How to get successful people to mentor you
The #1 way NOT to get successful people to mentor you is by asking them if you can PICK THEIR BRAIN. This is a rookie mistake and can be interpreted as offensive. This episode is the 3rd part of a series (check out episode 25 and 26). Discover important insider rules. For example: The more successful people are, the less accessible they are. AND Why offering a free coaching or consulting sessio...
48m Dec 26, 2014
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#026 - Why dating and collaborating in business is better than getting married and buried.
How do you know who to partner with in business? How can you increase your odds of success? Discover a proven model how to filter requests in an efficient and effective way that helps you save time and maximize opportunities.
32m Dec 18, 2014
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#025 - Why the "big guys and gals" don't want to partner with you and how to change it
For years I struggled trying to partner with the "big guys." They seemed too busy to care. Everything changed when I discovered the insider rules on how to partner. In 2014 we partnered with some of the biggest players and brands in our industry. Discover the "rules" of the game and more importantly how to win in an ethical and synergistic way that helps propel your partners and you forward.
33m Dec 15, 2014
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#024 - 6 steps to create any dream
You probably have an amazing idea. But how do you turn it into a reality. Follow these 6 steps and create your dream for 2015.
23m Dec 09, 2014
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#023 - My most personal message to date
How can you tell if you're stuck? What do you do when you find out you are? Take a deep dive into how to get unstuck. Free webinar = http://www.dayjobtodreamjob.com/dream-job-webinar/
29m Dec 05, 2014
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#022 - 5 reasons why you SHOULD compare yourself
Although I don’t suggest comparing yourself to others, I do think you should compare yourself to yourself. Sound odd? Maybe, at first. But not when you understand these 5 reasons.
10m Dec 02, 2014
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#021 - 5 Tips to prepare for your next firestorm
Stress often gets a bad reputation. However, experts and research reveals that stress can be good or bad. Good stress results when we face circumstances outside our routine. Because we’re stretched we’re also stressed. All growth (physically, emotionally, spiritually, and mentally) is a result of feeling stretched and therefore stressed. However, good stress can quickly become bad stress if we...
10m Nov 19, 2014
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#020 - 25 tips to help you speak better publicly
Are you speaking in public soon? Here's 25 of my time-tested tips. (I had to learn most of these the "hard" way...i.e. via FAILURE.) What would you add as tip #26? Your suggestion might make the list I've created to help Author Academy Elite students when they speak at the Igniting Souls Conference next month.
10m Oct 28, 2014
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#019 - IGNITE! 10x your business and life
On January 1, 2015 most people will wake up, stumble out of bed and say, "DANG. Today is the day I'm supposed to make my New Year's resolutions. Today is the day I'm supposed to change my life.“ Sorry to douse the flame and the poor grammar, BUT...it ain't gonna happen! Join me for a FREE 1 hour workshop on Nov. 3rd where I show you how to take control and 10X your business and life. Each atte...
10m Oct 26, 2014
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#018 - 3 warning signs you might have victim tendencies.
Victims see themselves as powerless and unable to change themselves or the world around them. They broadcast a frequency that repels victors and attracts other victims. In a short amount of time, victims congregate and begin reinforcing their victimhood with each other. If you think you might be a victim, check out these 3 warning signs and then break free.
10m Oct 21, 2014
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#017 - Why Imposters are Hardwired Not to Succeed
Life told you it was less painful to hold back, filter your personality, and pretend to be somebody else. In this episode discover the CAUSE for being an imposter; the COST of being an imposter, and the COURSE for you to overcome being an imposter.
10m Oct 18, 2014
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#016 - Great Message + Poor Platform = Bad Experience
Great ideas are no longer enough. Without a platform—something that enables you to get seen and heard—you don’t have a chance. —Michael Hyatt
10m Oct 09, 2014
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#015 - Igniting Souls Manifesto: Stop Sabotaging Your Own Success
Are you a soul on fire? Stop sabotaging your own success. Discover: WHO you are, WHY you are here, and WHERE you are going.
8m Oct 07, 2014
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#014 - How to get paid for sharing your message
Everybody is in sales. Whenever you’re trying to convince someone of anything, including you’re opinion, the truth is you’re selling. Some people think it’s impossible to get paid for their passion. They believe it’s too difficult to monetize their message. Unfortunately, this is a lie that keeps us imprisoned from our passion and held captive from our creativity. Getting paid to share your mes...
10m Oct 01, 2014
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#013 - How to become a guru and share your solution
You could be a guru and not even know it. Do you have knowledge or expertise on a particular subject?Has anyone asked for your advice on how to do something? Step into your guru status, create your GPS (Guru Positioning Story) and are transition from Day Job to Dream Job.
10m Sep 26, 2014
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#012 - You are a soul and you have a story (Part 2)
To become a soul on fire you must DESIGN YOUR STORY. Forget deferring or destroying—that’s for dead people. Until you can tell your own story with clarity, you’ll find it difficult to: Communicate your value to clients. Lead people through their own pain and problems. Connect with people on a truly deep level. Step into the potential God has for you.
10m Sep 21, 2014
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#011 - You are a soul and you have a story (Part 1)
Most of us forget we ARE a soul and that we HAVE a story. How did NEO from the Matrix and Kurt Cobain from Nirvana respond to their stories? You might be following in their footsteps without even knowing.
10m Sep 21, 2014
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#010 - Clarity comes with a cost.
There’s a danger in clarity. Once you know what you want, you’re dissatisfied with anything less. Most people prefer confusion because they're afraid to pay the price. Discover the 3 price tags you must pay if you truly want clarity.
10m Sep 16, 2014
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#009 - The Happiness of Pursuit: Finding the Quest That Will Bring Purpose to Your Life
Is your life an adventure? Are you a spectator or a quester? Discover how to rekindle your passion by embracing an epic pursuit. My friend Chris Guillebeau, author of The Happiness of Pursuit, invites us into his adventure and reveals how we can create one of our own.
10m Sep 10, 2014
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#008 - Built to Lead
I take you into the comfort of my car, as my Builder of over a decade calls me out in an uncomfortable, yet familiar fashion. Chet Scott, founder of Built to Lead, shares why his nickname is Angry Bird and how he believes searing people with the Truth is his calling in life.
9m Sep 10, 2014
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#007 - Dream Job Bootcamp | Special Edition
If you want to go from Day Job to Dream Job you need to have a GPS. Your GURU POSITIONING STORY (GPS) will help you connect your product and services to your client's needs. Discover 3 examples of effective GPS and how to create your own.
10m Sep 05, 2014
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#006 - Show up filled up
The secret to getting more clients isn't a secret at all. It's about showing up, filled up. In this episode I teach you how to attract clients, wherever you go. This discipline will help you be better relationally, financially, spiritually, and emotionally.
10m Sep 01, 2014
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