S1 Ep885: What does it mean to Retire with Purpose?
Casey Weade is a trailblazer in the financial industry. I love his outlook on jobs and retirement. Check out my recent interview with him on the Unhackable Livestream, talking about his upcoming book Job Optional as well as his Retire with Purpose Podcast. Interestingly, for a book about money, the first recommended step in financial planning has nothing to do with the stock market or annuities...
34m Jan 20, 2021
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S1 Ep884: Financial Advice the Banks and the Government Don't Want You to Hear
Let's face it. You want more-more money and freedom, less work, and a higher quality of life.  What if there were a simple, proven system to get you off the hamster wheel, create cash flow, and generate real wealth with little risk or complexity?  Entrepreneur Magazine calls Justin Donald the "Warren Buffett of Lifestyle Investing." He's a master of low-risk cash flow investing, specializing ...
1hr 2m Jan 19, 2021
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S1 Ep883: Chet Scott - Global Livestream Launch of Built To Lead
I love every book I have been a part of publishing, but when I get to help a dear friend like Chet Scott expand his impact, leave his legacy and share his message it is extra special. Here's a clip from his Global Livestream Book launch of Built To Lead. He says the book is for people who want to hear the truth, not just affirmation. If that's you, check out this livestream and check out his bo...
1hr 3m Dec 22, 2020
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S1 Ep882: Why This Entrepreneur Stopped Marketing and Sales Completely for 18 months
Nick Sonnenberg actually completely stopped all the marketing and sales for his company for 18 months! Wow! That seems counterintuitive, but he actually has some great reasons why. Find out more about his ACR method of growing a business (Attraction - Conversion - Retention) and why most businesses are doing it backwards. My mind was literally blown by this interview. Whether you're an author s...
34m Dec 17, 2020
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S1 Ep881: Book Publishing Trends You Need to Know
Book publishing has changed a lot since I published my first book in 2004. Tom Dean, who has worked with some of the biggest publishers in the world and helped many New York Times Bestselling Authors and I talk about some of those changes, including the ebook craze, the audiobook phenomenon and the drastic shift in the retail landscape. Rather than book retail being predominantly bricks and mor...
32m Dec 10, 2020
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S1 Ep880: Would You Choose Your Smartphone Over Sex?
SEX or SMARTPHONES! The latest study reveals the majority of people would rather give up sex than smartphones. We've been hacked. Do you suffer from digiphrenia? Have you been guilty of "phubbing" someone? How many times do you touch your phone a day? Check out my interview with Jon Giganti. Become unhackable. https://amzn.to/36K7ShG
46m Dec 07, 2020
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S1 Ep879: Your Book Writing and Publishing Questions Answered
How do you develop a content marketing plan for your book? Where do you start with remarketing your book? When should you write a second book? When should you start marketing your book? What should you do when your manuscript is rejected? These are questions so many authors have. Tom Dean, who has worked with some of the biggest publishers in the world and helped many New York Times Bestselling...
59m Dec 05, 2020
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S1 Ep878: You Need a Boon to Keep from Getting Hacked
We choose to get distracted and most of us don't care. But the way to become unhackable and not get distracted so you can finish your book or task is to have a boon. A boon is your greatest ache, your truest longing and your deepest desire. This is from Day 2 of the Unhackable Book. Get your copy and start the 30-day challenge today at https://www.unhackablebook.com (https://www.unhackablebook....
5m Nov 30, 2020
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S1 Ep877: Maybe 100 Years Ago You Could be an Author that Doesn't Speak, But Not Anymore
Authors ask all the time when is the best time to start talking about and promoting your book. It's now — even if you haven't written it yet. That's what Speaker Academy Elite is all about. It equips you with the skills and tools you need to be a better speaker, whether on live stage or online. Find out more at https://speakeracademyelite.com/
26m Nov 23, 2020
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S1 Ep876: Strategic Coach Says Think "Who" Not "How" When Achieving Goals
How many times have you had a really big goal and gotten stuck not knowing "how" to accomplish it? Dan Sullivan, coach and author of the newly released book Who Not How, says the best way to move forward is not to ask "how can I get there," but "who can help me get there?" Listen in to the Global Launch of this new book, where Dan drops pure gold nuggets for entrepreneurs, including: • The bes...
57m Nov 19, 2020
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S1 Ep875: 4 Essential Steps To Developing Thinkers in Your Business with Jill Young and Kary Oberbrunner
Most businesses are caught up in doing and don't take a step back to think about what they're doing. Jill Young, coach and author of the new book The Thinking Advantage, says you need to delegate the thinking in your business — not just the doing. She provides 4 essential steps to do that: 1. Teach 2. Coach 3. Don't Rescuse 4. Return and Reflect. Find out more in her Global Livestream Book Laun...
42m Nov 17, 2020
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S1 Ep874: How To Stay Motivated When You Feel Like Giving Up
With so many people struggling right now with anxiety and depression, here are a few tips to help you stay motivated: 1. Music Matters - control your space. Choose what you're putting in your brain. 2. Exercise - this releases endorphins that will keep you from supplementing with other things 3. Eat Right - think about intermittent fasting. It breaks the rhythm and the addiction to food. 4. Rea...
21m Nov 14, 2020
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S1 Ep873: Incentive Plans: Why You Need One (even in the middle of a pandemic)
"An incentive plan that does not change behavior is just a bonus and therefore it becomes an entitlement," says Tom Bouwer. So how does a business owner motivate employees instead of entitling them? Tom and Alex Freytag answer these questions in their new book Profit Works: Unravel the Complexity of Incentive Plans to Increase Employee Productivity, Cultivate an Engaged Workforce, and Maximize ...
50m Nov 13, 2020
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S1 Ep872: Conquering Your Fears and Asking People To Endorse Your Book
Amber Vilhauer was surrounded and bullied by 5 girls as young teen. Listen in on how she leaned into her pain to help others today — and you can too! In fact, I believe the best authors make their pain their platform. PLUS, Amber and I talk about my struggle to ask people to help promote the new Unhackable Book that has just launched, why I had to work push past it and the great results it yiel...
19m Oct 31, 2020
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S1 Ep871: Business Owners Can Stress Less and Still Make Money - Todd Hopkins Tells Us How
"We may not be able to be stress free, but we can definitely stress less." Todd Hopkins shares the background story behind his new book, The Stress Less Business Owner, including a near death wake-up call in the emergency room that made him realize he needed to do things differently. Todd's book outlines 10 disciplines that can help business owners reduce the stress in their lives while still m...
43m Oct 29, 2020
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S1 Ep870: How To Get Paid Helping People Become Unhackable
"It's like you told my story when you wrote that book," says Travis M. White, one of our Unhackable Coaches. He shares his story of being hacked from within after experiencing childhood sexual abuse and how for many who have experienced past trauma and abuse it's our own internal narrative that hacks us. Find Travis and the Unhackable Resources he's added to his coaching at https://theunhackabl...
22m Oct 19, 2020
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S1 Ep869: 7 Steps For Winning the Day
Mark Batterson has an amazing story behind his new book, Win the Day, in which he shares 7 habits that will help you win the day. 
36m Oct 17, 2020
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S1 Ep868: There's a better way to live your life than working 70-80 hours a week
If you're looking to escape the grind and reclaim your life, real estate investing may be your answer. Andrey Sokurec & Alex Delendik share the blueprint they have used, breaking through tragedy and the guilt of wanting to be with family in their new book Total Financial Awakening. "There's a better way to live your life than working 70-80 hours a week."
37m Oct 14, 2020
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S1 Ep867: Author Chad Willardson Shares the "F Word" That Can Ruin Your Financial Life
Author Chad Willardson Shares the "F Word" That Can Ruin Your Financial Life - Who doesn't stress about money? Am I right? As we celebrate Chad Willardson's global book launch of his new bestseller Stress Free Money, he shares some specific tips on investing and the top financial mistakes people make and how to avoid them. Find out more at https://www.pacificcapital.com (https://www.pacificcapi...
37m Oct 12, 2020
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S1 Ep866: Are You Getting Hacked?
Has this ever happened to you? You cleared your schedule, woke up early, and informed your family and friends you're unreachable. An entire day dedicated to finally working on your dream. Buzz. Ring. Beep. Five minutes in, another disruption. Notifications flash across your screen. Focus. Where were you? Your phone vibrates. Now you can crave a distraction and the dopamine fix. Scroll. Scroll....
7m Oct 10, 2020
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S1 Ep865: How to Turn Your Book into a Movie
What author doesn't dream of having their book made into a movie? I did too, and now it's finally becoming a reality. My Elixir Project Movie Team gives you a first hand look at what we've learned in this process, including: the kind of people you need to find for your movie and how to keep going when things get tough. Find out more at https://www.authoracademyelite.com (https://www.authoracade...
17m Oct 09, 2020
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S1 Ep864: Does God Want Us To Be Unhappy In Our Work? An Interview With Dan Miller
Many of us have been told that in order to be living in God's will that we should be unhappy in our work. New York Times Best Selling Author Dan Miller, author of 48 Days To the Work You Love, helps debunk this belief.
53m Oct 01, 2020
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S1 Ep863: Unhackable Show With Amber Vilhauer - How To Use Your Book Launch To Build Your Business
Book Launch and Marketing Expert Amber Vilhauer and I share some real talk about launching your book, answering questions like, "Do I need to hire a public relations firm to help me launch my book?" Watch my full interview with Amber on the Unhackable Show at https://unhackablebook.com/show
44m Sep 17, 2020
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S1 Ep862: Igniting Souls Conference Speakers Focus on Innovative Strategy, Creating Passive Income and Having a High Impact
I am excited to announce 5 new speakers for the upcoming Igniting Souls Conference Experiential. This conference just keeps getting better and better. New to our line up is: Paul Dunn, founder and chairman of BIGI; Justin Donald, Author of The 10 Commandments of Lifestyle Investing; Amber Vilhauer, The industry's leading digital marketing and launch expert; Isaac Stegman, who empowers clients i...
12m Sep 10, 2020
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S1 Ep861: The 3 Things Every Pastor Needs To Avoid Burnout
In these challenging times, pastors need a safe space to gather without judgement, fear or criticism. Great news ... you've just found it! Join us to look at the 3 things every pastor needs to avoid burnout, thrive in ministry and prosper in faith and relationships. Find out more at https://pastorspace.com/
57m Sep 01, 2020
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S1 Ep860: Big Announcement: Announcing Author Elite Awards Finalists
We had thousands of entries in the 2020 Author Elite Awards. We've narrowed it down to 10 finalists in each category. Find out who they are and follow the awards through to the final announcement at The Igniting Souls Conference http://ignitingsoulsconference.com/
34m Aug 27, 2020
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S1 Ep859: We Partnered with The Oscar's Legal Team to Reveal the Brand New Author Award Name
Find out what happened when we were contacted by The Oscar Academy Award's Legal Team plus some updates on our Author Awards and The Igniting Souls Conference Experiential. Get your ticket to the Igniting Souls Conference Experiential http://ignitingsoulsconference.com/
11m Aug 14, 2020
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S1 Ep858: 🤗 How To Be More Confident 👫 On Livestream Video 📹
Research shows that people watch video three times more than they read posts. If you don't go live on video you're missing out on millions of views. So let's dive in and talk about how you can find the courage and develop your own live video style so you can develop the confidence to go live on video to share your message. For more like this, join us in the August Engagement and Influence Progr...
39m Aug 02, 2020
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S1 Ep857: How To Get Paid the Money You Deserve
Are you hoping to find a job or even get a raise? If so, these two books, just launched by Jill Young will hlep you get paid the money you deserve. Join Jill and me for the Global Book Launch of her books The Earning Advantage: 8 Tools You Need To Get Paid What You Want and The Courage Advantage: 3 Mindsets Your Team Needs To Cultivate Fierce Discipline, Incredible Fun and a Culture of Experime...
1hr 5m Jul 31, 2020
1hr 5m
S1 Ep856: How To Stand Out on Facebook
Newsflash: your audience may not be seeing your Facebook Page posts. A lot of people are building Facebook Pages and are not getting the engagement they want and need. Facebook Groups may be your answer. Chris McClure and I talk about some of the reasons why Facebook Pages may not be working for you, the value of being in a group with people who are like-minded, and how having a Facebook Group ...
32m Jul 30, 2020
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S1 Ep855: Why Wealthy People Keep Getting Wealthier
My dad used to say this when he bought something: "If you buy the best, you'll only cry once." Many of us have a poverty mindset that makes us think we don't deserve the best or can't afford the best. Our mindset is keeping us stuck in our current income level. Instead, if we become wealthy in our thinking and break through our own self-limiting beliefs, we can 10X our experience and our income...
12m Jul 22, 2020
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S1 Ep854: How to Make Another $800,000
You can make an additional $800,000 by no longer doing your own dishes. Here is a peek at one of the many tools in EOS to help you increase your income. Evaluate all your actions on whether you like them and whether you're good at them. Get more like this at http://ignitingsoulsconference.com/
6m Jul 15, 2020
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S1 Ep853: How to Make Millions (or Billions) in Your Business
If you're looking for success in the millions or billions, one of the fundamental steps is to determine your unique ability. Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach gives us 6 ways to figure out what our unique ability is. Let's dive into those and I'll share some of the raw truths of my journey to find my unqiue ability — tears and all. Get more like this at http://ignitingsoulsconference.com/
30m Jul 10, 2020
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S1 Ep852: How to Get More Gigs, Sell More Books, and Gain More Followers While Being 100% You
When Kathryn Jones looks at her bank account and sees surges, it's not because she figured out a tactic or a trick. It's because she learned a big lesson about herself. Kathryn has three-components of who she is that she goes back to whenever challenge strikes. Find out what they are, how she determined that and get a look at her tips on how to become prolific (hint: there's no trick, it's just...
37m Jul 01, 2020
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S1 Ep851: 10 Tips to Sell More Books with Facebook Live
Though it can be scary for first-timers, making use of the power of Facebook Live will catapult your book’s success if you are smart about your content, consistent with your schedule, and engaged with your readers. As you develop a regular video schedule, you’ll start to notice your book sales increasing, allowing you to work toward your dream of becoming a more successful author. Make a promis...
30m Jun 26, 2020
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S1 Ep850: How To Find The Courage to Keep Going When you Feel Like Giving Up
If you feel like you're hitting the ceiling — not knowing what to do next... If you're going through some pain in writing your book or developing your business and asking God why you're here, you need to hear this...Find out how finding a partner made a difference for me and for my coach Jill Young. Hear more from Jill and other great speakers at Igniting Souls Conference Experiential, October ...
54m Jun 24, 2020
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S1 Ep849: How to Find Your Genius Zone and Love Your Life AND Your Job
Dan Miller tells a story about a guy he worked with who took a temporary position at a bank while he figured things out. That was 14 years ago. Join me as Dan, author of 48 Days To the Work (and Life) You Love and I talk about some of the big questions like: Are you working in your area of competence or your area of genius and how to find your own unique zone of genius. Can you change what happ...
36m Jun 21, 2020
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S1 Ep848: How to Create Raving Fans
You can actually create an audience and a demand for your product before you even create it. How to create a sneak peek for your product, become unhackable and draw people to you and your product. Get more like this at http://ignitingsoulsconference.com/
11m Jun 17, 2020
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S1 Ep847: Our Biggest Announcement of 2020
We aren't going to let COVID-19 get us down and claim our biggest event of the year. Announcing Igniting Souls Conference Experiential, October 22-25. It is NOT a virtual conference. It is an experiential conference. Listen in to find out what that means/ It's a world-class conference for world changers with speakers like Dan Sullivan, Paul Carrick Brunson, Jill Young, Shannon Waller, Dan Mille...
30m Jun 10, 2020
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S1 Ep846: No More Writing in Isolation
Up until now, most people have written in isolation, and that's very hard to do. Over the last 16 years, I have worked with over 250,000 authors, and I've struggled with this myself, particularly when writing my latest book, Unhackable. We've been testing a concept over the last month or so in which writers come together around a single goal: to write their books, and we've found that the accou...
11m Jun 03, 2020
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S1 Ep845: What to do when you feel like giving up
Can writing a letter to yourself actually make an impact on your ability to keep going when you feel like giving up? It absolutely can. I have the authors in Author Academy Elite do this exercise. I call it: "Fictitious Follower, Imaginery Impact." You write a letter to yourself from a Fictitious Follower about the Imaginery Impact your book has on them. It helps you see that your book has an a...
6m May 27, 2020
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S1 Ep844: Why You're Still Poor
If you've ever purchased a vehicle or bought a Starbuck's Coffee, you have experienced the selling strategies of downselling, cross-selling and upselling. These features can work for authors, coaches, speakers and entrepreneurs as well. Find out how. Get your free book at https://elixirprojectbook.com/ and see my use of these strategies first hand.
8m May 20, 2020
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S1 Ep843: Top 2 Things You NEED To Get Booked on Media Interviews
Now is the perfect time to get your book out there by doing media interviews. Jim Edwards has gotten his book featured on the front page of the New York Times Real Estate section as well as Entrepreneur Magazine, just to name a few. He says you have to have a hookor an angle first (why should they interview you) and you need to give them everything they need — headshot, bio, headline, questions...
27m May 13, 2020
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S1 Ep842: NEVER post this on your website if you're an author, coach, speaker, or entrepreneur
If you are an author, coach, speaker or entrepreneur posting your books, programs, coaching packages and courses, NEVER ask for donations on your website. It actually gives the impression that you are not able to make enough money with your services so you need donations. Do not do this. Join the FREE Quarantine Writing Challenge (Through May 29th) https://authoracademyelite.com/challenge
10m May 06, 2020
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S1 Ep841: The Real Reason People Are Scared To Write a Book and How To Overcome It.
We may think we're afraid of failure, rejection or even success. But that's not it. I've worked with 250,000 authors over the last 16 years, and there is one real reason we're afraid to write a book is that it will change us. We will become someone new in the process, and that's scary. So here's how to overcome it. To get more on on this, join the FREE Quarantine Writing Challenge (through May ...
5m Apr 29, 2020
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S1 Ep840: How To Overcome Writer's Block and Get Your Book Back on Track
We've all done it. We distract ourselves with snacks, Google, social media, even cleaning our desk. Here are some tips on how to overcome writer's block, and it starts with realizing how important your book is going to be to the world. Join the FREE Quarantine Writing Challenge (Through May 29th) https://authoracademyelite.com/challenge
12m Apr 22, 2020
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S1 Ep839: Where are You on the Income and Impact Scale?
How can you become a coach and increase your income and impact? Rather than decrease your rate, increase your value. You need a process — a coaching model. While we're all in transition is the time to make something new happen. All access VIP Ticket available for a limited-time - https://ignitingsoulsconference.com/online
18m Apr 17, 2020
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S1 Ep838: Get More Exposure For Your Book Without Going Broke Buying Ads
Don't wait for somebody to write about you and your book. Write articles on your topic and point people to your book for more information. The hardest part for most people is coming up with the idea for the article. Here's a tool that makes it quick and easy. Get more in the free masterclass at AuthorWizards.com
20m Apr 15, 2020
20m
S1 Ep837: The Firestarter Formula: A Formula For Turning Strangers Into Raving Fans
Here's a sneak peek into what we teach in Business Academy Elite. It's called the Firestarter Formula — a proven formula for turning cold prospects into raving fans. Find out why a value ladder is the key to your business survival and success. All access VIP Ticket available for a limited-time - https://ignitingsoulsconference.com/online
26m Apr 13, 2020
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S1 Ep836: How to Survive the Quarantine with Adult Children Living at Home with Linda Outka
What is a prayer chair? Linda Outka shares how her prayer chair has changed her life and her business and how the power of prayer has gotten her family through transitions and trials. All access VIP Ticket available for a limited-time - https://ignitingsoulsconference.com/online
33m Apr 10, 2020
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