Success Profiles Radio

Jonah Lupton was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the Founder and CEO of Nutraspire, which is an up and coming nutritional supplement company. We discussed the successes and challenges that go along with creating a company. In addition, we discussed the skill set and mindset that goes into creating a new business. We also talked about some of the specific products in the Nutraspire line and how hey can help us achieve our fitness goals. Jonah also has a huge social media following, so we talked about which platforms are most effective for him and how he built a Twitter following of nearly 750,000 followers. Finally, we talked about what a new company needs to know if they plan on asking for investor capital. This discussion by itself is worth your time. You can hear this episode at www.successprofilesradio.com or by downloading and subscribing to the show on iTunes for free.

Mike Marino was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a youth speaker based in Colorado who has written a book called "How To Survive College With Starving To Death". He also speaks on teen depression and suicide as these are issues close to his heart. Mike lost 5 of his friends to suicide in the span of 18 months and decided he needed to share his message to give hope to struggling teens. We talked about several topics, including building self-esteem and confidence, and giving yourself permission to follow your dreams. Too many people live in a world where they feel the need for external validation. We discussed how important it is to follow your heart and follow your passion without regard for what others think. In addition, we talked about the value of positive input whether it is from the people we are surrounded by or the books we read. We discussed several specific books that have impacted each of us. You can subscribe and download the show in iTunes for free, or you can listen to the sh

Tom Oliver was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book "Nothing Is Impossible". He is a business leader, global social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and visionary who has worked with some of the world’s leading figures, including the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, as well as CEOs of several Fortune 500 companies. We discussed several tips on how to connect with high profile people, how to see challenges as blessings, and why the idea of needing a safety net is counterintuitive to success. We also talked about how to break free of limiting beliefs and habits, and why embracing change is the surest way to accomplishing more in life. We also discussed how dealing with criticism effectively is so important to keeping us on course as there will always be people trying to drag us down. You can hear the show at www.successprofilesradio.com anytime. In addition, you can download and subscribe to the show on iTunes anytime for free.

Michael Drew was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the co-author of the best selling book "Pendulum", which draws from 3000 years of historical research to tell us that history does indeed repeat itself in surprisingly predictable patterns. We discussed Michael's background as an author and book marketer, where his company helped over 80 consecutive books reach the best-seller list. In "Pendulum", we discussed recurring 40 year cycles where we as a society alternate between "we" cycles and "me" cycles, and how prevailing cultural attitudes can be predicted on a frighteningly accurate basis according to these cycles. We also discussed implications of the Pendulum theory on our society in the years ahead. You can listen to the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com You can also download and subscribe to the show on iTunes for free anytime.

Audra Erwin was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is known as the "High On Life Coach", and is also an author, speaker, radio host, and motivational speaker. We discussed many topics, including why breaking out of the status quo is the key to personal and professional growth In addition, we discussed a book she contributed to called "Journeys Forward: 14 Stories of Inspiration and Renewal”. More importantly, we also talked about how having a book can open doors in your career that may be been previously unavailable. Audra also told us about her involvement in The Messenger Project, which took her and some other coaches to Africa for a service project. Finally, we talked about a video series Audra has put together about releasing the baggage in our lives, as well as the impact that Tony Robbins has had in her career. You can hear the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com You can also download and subscribe to Success Profiles Radio on iTunes for free anytime.

Ryan Lowe was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book "Get Off Your Attitude" and is the president of Get Off Your Attitude Seminars. He was one of the most requested trainers with Brian Tracy Seminars before launching his own company. We talked about strategies for keeping a positive attitude in the midst of difficult circumstances, as well as how associations play a huge role in our ultimate success. In addition we talked about how to "get past our past"and not let old baggage deter us from reaching our destiny. We also talked about the importance of faith---spiritual faith, faith in others, and faith in ourselves. We also talked about how attitude affects our health and finances, and how we can be a miracle to others on a daily basis. You can listen to the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com as well as download and subscribe for free on iTunes.

Bob Burg, author and speaker, was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. We discussed his new book "Adversaries into Allies: Win People Over Without Manipulation or Coercion", which has important applications for those involved in sales, customer service, negotiations, or even for those wanting better relationships. Bob discussed his career in television, then his move to sales, management, and finally how he became a well-known author and speaker. His previous books are "Endless Referrals" and "The Go Giver". We discussed the 5 principles of ultimate influence outlined in his current book. and well as stories and applications of the same principles. Specifically, we talked about how this manifests itself in the workplace, and in negotiations such as buying a car, as well as many other examples. If you want to learn how to have ultimate influence with others, then be sure to hear the show and buy Bob's book. You can hear it at www.successprofilesradio.com You can also download and subscribe to the

Frank Shankwitz, Founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He discussed how he and a few others started the organization, as well as the challenges they faced along the way. He also talked about some of his favorite "wish" stories and how Make-A-Wish has grown into an organization that has granted over 280,000 wishes worldwide. Frank also talked about how he was approached about having a movie made about his life. At this time, the draft for screenplay is done, and the movie is scheduled for release in late 2014 or early 2015. In addition, we talked about a couple of books he has written or co-authored including "Once Upon A Wish", which was released earlier this year. You can listen to the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com You can also download or subscribe to the show on iTunes for free.

Dr Dain Heer was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book "Being You, Changing The World". Dain specializes in empowering people to see different possibilities and to recognize what is truly possible for them. In other words, he helps people to break through their own self-imposed limitations in an efficient and dynamic way. We discussed why people don't live up to their true potential, and the power of asking the right questions to help us discover the answers for our own lives that serve us best. In addition, we talked about the art of letting go of ideas and limitations that truly don't serve us, as well as why we tend to hang on to them even though we KNOW they aren't serving us properly. We also talked about how our self-imposed limitations affect us in relation to body issues, relationships with others, and how that affects receiving from others. We discussed all of this and so much more during the show. You can hear it by going to www.successprofilesradio.com You ca

James Malinchak from ABC's Secret Millionaire was my guest this week on Success Profiles Radio. James talked about he creatively marketed himself to get a college basketball scholarship and to become a top salesman in his stock brokerage firm. James also talked about his episode of Secret Millionaire and Coach Tony, who is one of the people he helped on the show. He also talked about the importance of having a coach or mentor and how that can accelerate your learning curve. James also talked about what it was like to have his first live event, and how that part of his business has evolved over time to where he attracts over 700 people to his events. We also talked about dealing with hardships and overcoming adversity, and how James chose to deal with it. In addition, we talked about the importance of writing a book to increase your credibility and how you can spin that off into multiple streams of income. Finally, we talked about how James runs a bootcamp to help speakers, authors, and trainers become big

Kevin Yungman was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. Kevin won an audition while he was in school where he beat 10,000 other contestants and earned the right to perform in a Cirque Dreams national tour. He also auditioned for American Idol through the American Idol experience and earned a golden ticket to Hollywood where he will audition this coming summer. His family moved from Argentina to the U.S when he was young, and he had to learn English and make new friends, which posed difficulties for him. We also talked about the concept of never giving up on dreams and also building quality relationships. Too many people burn bridges when things go wrong, but Kevin learned early on to cultivate winning alliances. Kevin also talked about his muscial and acting career and the opportunities has had. We also talked about preparation for opportunities and broke it down into physical, mental, and spiritual components. We also talked about the art of staying focused when so many distractions are ever present

Nadeem Demani was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book "Going Tradigital", which helps insurance agents use social media to build their businesses. The principles can be expanded to include helping any business do the same. One of the first things we discussed is the role of gratitude to building a successful life and business, and how we can cultivate an attitude of thankfulness every day. We also talked about the process and the value of writing a book to build expert status on any industry, and why it isn't as hard as we can sometimes make it out to be. In addition, we talked about how social media can impact how we generate leads, recruit new employees, and build our customer base. We also talked about social media etiquette, and how to engage in genuine conversations with others online. For a discussion of these topics and many more relating to social media and business, be sure to listen to the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com You can also download an

Coach Jim Johnson was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. We discussed his book "A Coach And A Miracle", and how his willingness to let his autistic student manager play in a game on Senior Night resulted in worldwide acclaim. Jason McElwain played in the last 4 minutes of the game and scored a game high 20 points leading all scorers. The story eventually ended up on ESPN, and the moment won an ESPY award in 2006. Coach Johnson talked about the success principles contained in his book, including his 6 Essential Keys to making your dreams come true. We talked about the importance of having a mission and being passionate about it, as well as incorporating input from your team in goal setting, and perseverance. We also talked about the importance of collaboration and being a team player, as well as how to recognize and take advantage of opportunities when they arise. You can hear the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com In addition, you can download and subscribe to Success Profiles Radio on

Denis Nurmela was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He hosts the radio show "Saturday Morning CEO" and the TV show "Saturday Morning Success Show". Denis has a background building multi-million dollar businesses, and we talked about how having systems is crucial to building successful businesses. We also talked about who you need to become to build high revenue businesses. Regarding his show, we talked about the value of using terrestrial radio, Google Hangout, Youtube, and television to put his message out to the marketplace. We also talked about how any business could benefit by doing the same things, then re-purposing the content into books. We also talked about how Denis keeps a consistent brand with his books and his shows, and how important it is to keep the brand universally recognizable. Finally, we talked about his peer advisory groups that serve as high-level mastermind groups modeled after Napoleon Hill's "Think and Grow Rich". You can hear the show anytime at www.successprofilesradi

William Gladstone was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the founder of Waterside Productions, which is a literary agency and film production company. We discussed his background working for Rod Serling on the TV show "In Search of Ancient Mysteries", and his background in cultural anthropology. We also talked about how he works with authors to get them published, how to write a book proposal and query letter, and how to improve the chances of having a book publsihed. We also discussed the differences between writing fiction vs non-fiction. In addition, we talked about his books "The Twelve" and "The Power of Twelve" which are novels exploring the 2012 phenomenon and why this topic is still relevant today. Finally, we discussed his film "Tapping The Source", which is a discussion that continues what was talked about in "The Secret". You can listen to the show on www.successprofilesradio.com anytime. You can also download and subscribe to the show on iTunes.

Kris Whitehead, Founder of "Think To Succeed" was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. We discussed how he has built several businesses in the real estate and remodeling industries, and how he recovered from the recession. We talked about the importance of relationship marketing and giving it away before asking for the money. We talked about how counterintuitive that philosophy sounds, but it really does work because authenticity is in place. We also discussed WHY having purpose is so importance and how that guides us to a successful outcome, then we talked about a specific program Kris offers to help us discover HOW to do this. Kris also gave tips on how to build a successful business, why people are not successful, and what holds us back. Finally, we talked about the "Think To Succeed Mastermind Group" on Facebook, which is free to join, and the 30 Day Video Challenge where lots of amazing business-building prizes and consultations are available to win. You can listen to the show anytime at www.

Greg S Reid returned to Success Profiles Radio this week to discuss his new book and movie project "Think and Grow Rich: Stickability". We discussed many ideas relating to perseverance and not giving up. We discussed the three causes of failure and the importance of being flexible about the way that we achieve our goals. Sometimes things don't unfold they way we thought they would, so being open to HOW is important. In addition, we discussed defining and conquering our "cul-de-sac" moments--knowing that there is no choice but to keep going once we are in a situation. Greg also talked about some of the amazing people who are involved in this project, including Steve Wozniak, Sharon Lechter, Frank Schankwitz (Founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation), and more. Finally, we talked about the 2 day event and movie premiere in San Diego on October 21-22 and how to attend. You can listen to the show at www.successprofilesradio.com anytime You can also download and subscribe to the show for free on iTunes.

Don Green, Executive Director of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book "Everything I Know About Success, I Learned From Napoleon Hill". We talked about why many people don't experience success, and one key reason is that they don't have a passion or burning desire for anything in particular. We also discussed the relationship between the thoughts we have and the outward results we get in return. In addition, we discussed having a positive mindset and being willing to persevere through the tough times. All great champions refused to give up when having difficulties. We also talked about developing and maintaining winning habits, being able to identify opportunities when others don't see them, and how to build a legacy that will last beyond our lifetime. You can listen to the show at www.successprofilesradio.com You can also download and subscribe to the show on iTunes for free anytime.

Karla Reese, Beachbody coach, was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is a PX90 and Insanity certified trainer, as well as a health/fitness expert and entrepreneur with the company Healthitude. We discussed her journey of being a yo-yo dieter her whole life, then finding her very strong WHY when her uncle died of obesity-related complications. She decided then that she would not let that happen to her, and now is dediciated to helping others lose weight and get into the best shape of their lives. Several people called into the show, including Richard Neal who is a Beachbody Challenge champion after losing 242 lbs in 18 months. He talked about the challenges and benefits of going through the journey, and how he is empowering those around him to take control and make empowering healthy choices for their lives. We also talked about the exercise programs PX90, Insanity, and T25, and talked about how to know which program is right for you. You can hear the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.

Hal Elrod, author of "The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed To Transform Your Life... (Before 8AM)", was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. We discussed his background and how he set sales records in his company after only 10 days, and how he survived a head-on collision with a drunk driver at 70 mph. Hal shared the 3 greatest lessons that he learned as a result of surviving that accident. Hal also discussed the 6 key components that go into creating your own "Miracle Morning" and how you can get a lot done at the very beginning of your day. He also talked about how this can be customized to fit everyone's individual lifestyle, and the benefits of doing the program, including an impact on finances, health and relationships. We also talked about how Hal built a loyal following through the creation of this project, and how he has spun this off into a weekly video podcast, a 30 day challenge, coaching, and live events. He also talked about the importance of giving back as he ties