Success Profiles Radio

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

John Salkowski was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book “Leadership in the Line of Duty: 50 Lessons for Making Split Second Decisions from a Cop Who Has Been in Life and Death Situations.” We discussed his law enforcement career, and in particular, we talked about the most dangerous situation he ever faced while working on the police force. It turned his life upside down for several years afterward. John also talked about how to relate to different personality types and how that has impacted his success. He also talked about mastering our inner voices and how that affects our mindset on a daily basis. Other topics of discussion included how to know whether or not someone is walking in integrity, the importance of passion, and how to develop mental toughness. Perhaps most importantly, we talked about how to make split-second decisions and how to increase our capacity to do so. You can listen to the show at www.successprofilesradio.com anytime, or you can download an

Shawon Watson was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book "Kissing Your Heartache Goodbye". We discussed how he initially struggled to find and fulfill his purpose in life, and the forces that were influential and helping him discover it and take action. Shawon's mission is to help people heal, trust, and forgive after difficult relationship breakups. We discussed how to forgive and why it is important before we can effectively move on to another relationship. We also talked about how to dosciver our self-worth and the importance of valuing ourselves properly. Shawon offered advice about making a first date meaningful so a potential new relationship can start on the right foot. Finally,we discussed the importance of identifying what we want our ideal mate to be, and learning to trust again. You can hear the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com You can also download and subscribe to the show for free on iTunes.

Steve Rizzo was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He was a national headline comedian with opening acts such as Drew Carey, Rosie O’Donnell and Dennis Miller, and has shared the marquee with Ellen DeGeneres, Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld. He has appeared on the Comedy Channel and in his very own Showtime special earning him honors as a Showtime Comedy All-Star. He is now a motivational speaker and author of the book "Get Your Shift Together" in which he discusses the art of enjoying the journey no matter what is going on in our lives, and making an active effort to choose happiness. He also addressed creating your day before it starts, and shaking off toxic labels and self-curse talk which can prevent us from experiencing true success. He shared stories of people he has met on his journey, including Eddie Murphy and Christopher Reeve. Both taught him valuable life lessons about gratitude and confidence. You can hear about this and much more by listening to the show at www.s

George Ira Carroll was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a 6-Figure Business Strategist for Coaches and Change Agents who desire to move into 6-figures and beyond, and make a bigger impact in the world. We discussed the relationship between alignment with values and happiness, as well as what makes some people really good entrepreneurs and others not so good. We also talked about willingness to embrace the unknown as a key success factor in business. George coined a phrase called "Radical Appreciation" where he chooses to be happy with what he has no matter how much or little that is. We also talked about how to attract the kinds of clients you want to work with, instead of taking anyone who wanders along. In addition, we discussed 4 levels of online income generation (this alone makes the whole interview worthwhile!) Finally, we talked about George's 6 Figure mastermind group for coaches and what is involved in it. You can hear the show anytime by going to www.successprofilesradio.com or

Christopher Rausch was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the creator of "The Kickass Guide to Life", and he is a radio show host and seminar speaker as well. We discussed how he became a homeless kid in 7th grade and dropped out of school, and how is background was very difficult. Ultimately, he overcame his obstacles, and after a long journey he earned a Master's degree in Organizational Management. We discussed a few of his 160 tips for success that is available for free on his website. Some of those include giving up having to be right, being resourceful, learning to be vulnerable, and know when to give up (yes there are times when it is perfectly appropriate!) In addition, we discussed his radio show and some of the amazing guests and lessons gleaned from that experience. Finally, we talked about his live event coming up in October in which attendees will experience a transformation in how they view their past, goal setting strategies, negotiation strategies, how to find people to part

Host Brian K Wright discussed more lessons learned from past guests on Success Profiles Radio. We spent the hour talking about overcoming adversity, creating your own opportunities, meeting high profile people, networking, accepting personal responsibility for everything in your life, and the importance of personal development. We discussed the importance of asking where the blessing is in everything that happens to us, as being thankful is pre-requisite to receiving more in life. In addition, being focused on others instead of self, and discovering how to fulfill someone else's goals is the best way to win someone over and get the help you need. As Zig Ziglar says, if you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want as well. Also, we discussed how to handle criticism from others. People who are critcal of others are often jealous, or perhaps they feel threatened by the success of those around them. You can listen to the show anytime at www.successprofilesradio.com or by downloa

Dr John Demartini was this week’s guest on Success Profiles Radio. He was one of the featured experts from the book and film “The Secret”. We discussed how he had physical disabilities and dyslexia while growing up, and then became homeless. We also talked about how that led to his interest in personal development, a field in which in he is now one of the top experts in the world. Dr Demartini talked about the Law Of Attraction, what it is, and why it doesn’t seem to work for some people. We also talked about how wealth and health are affected by the Law Of Attraction. In addition, we discussed his trademarked Demartini Method, which is a methodology which helps people experience breakthroughs in their personal and business lives. This method has applications in education, business, personal finance, and much more. Finally, we talked about the importance of gratitude and journaling, as well as his new book called “The Values Factor”, which talks about discovering and honoring your values and living and in