Success Profiles Radio

My guest this week was Jay Platt, “Mr. Unstoppable”, who is a former Marine Corps Drill Instructor, a cancer survivor, and an accomplished adventure athlete. As a professional speaker, author, and coach, Jay has inspired thousands of people to take their performance to the next level and beyond. He is the author of “No Matter What! How To Be Unstoppable, Despite The Obstacles, Starting Today” and is the subject of the new documentary film, “Living Unstoppable.” In 1998, he was retired from the Marine Corps, as a Gunnery Sergeant, after a rare form of cancer attacked his eyes, brain, spine, and kidneys. Refusing to quit, he rebuilt himself and became an adventure athlete; raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities, doing things that will make your head spin. Jay is also the only person is history to swim across the Mississippi River while handcuffed, shackled, and blindfolded, which he did last Veteran's Day to raise money for Wounded Warriors. He has also hiked the Appalachian Trail and als

This week's guest was Joel D Canfield, author of the book "You Don't Want A Job." We talked about how having a job is perhaps the riskiest career decision we will ever make. Topics discussed included lack of loyalty in the workplace, the ability to schedule your own time, and choosing your clientele. We also talked about how being technically competent in something does NOT make us qualified to run a business in that area. There are learnable skills that are required to run a successful business. We also talked about his publishing and writing career in terms of choosing to self-publish instead of finding a big publisher. Several notable differences included creative freedom, and the speed at which your book can reach the marketplace when you publish independently. Joel also published 6 books simultaneously last year on 11.11.11, and we talked about the "why" and "how" he did that. Finally, we talked about what it takes to finally write and get our own book published. Everyone has a book inside them, all

My guest was John Petri, who is an expert in stress management, stress relief, and the field of Alphabiotics. Unresolved stress is perhaps the greatest cause of many problems we face today. It affects our health, relationships, finances, and so much more. We discussed how Alphabiotics focuses on balancing the brain hemispheres to achieve greater balance in the body and thereby reduce stress. This is different from chiropractic (bones/joints) and massage (muscle). We also had a great discussion about specific techniques anyone can use to alleviate stress to achieve greater balance and increase performance in all areas of our lives. John also talked about his upcoming book which focuses on resolving his "angry guy" issues. Much of the book highlights the same strategies he used to help himself as well as others in his Alphabiotic practice. For anyone who wants to learn more about how to achieve more life balance, reduce stress, and live a happier more productive life, this is a show not to miss!

How to Build a Powerful Networking and Social Group, and Building Residual Income to Fund Your Passions In Life

This week's guest was Ira Rosen, co-founder of Mojo Video Marketing. We talked about how his company's innovative email and video marketing strategies have helped many clients significantly improve sales and exposure for their businesses. We also talked about the mindset required to build a successful business, as well as core values his company uses to succeed in the marketplace. Ira also revealed some innovative strategies his company uses to stand out from the crowd and get noticed by his clients. We also talked about what it takes to attract high-profile clients and make them your biggest fans. Other hot topics included how to leverage awards and publicity to increase your sales and momentum, and how to efectively market your business online and offline. This was an amazing show! Hear the replay of the podcast anytime.

This week's guest was Julianna Lyddon, who is a marriage, family, and child counselor. She is also an author and hosts her own weekly radio show on the Toginet radio network called Connecting With Julianna every Friday at 4pm Eastern. We talked about some of the reasons why relationships are difficult. Among those reasons are lack of effective communication, financial issues, and career changes. We also discussed the importance of partners understanding and supporting one another. Another hot topic was developing and listening to our intuition to guide us through difficult situations in our lives. The importance of calming our bodies and minds is key to achieving a peaceful state that allows us to make better and more intelligent choices. We also discussed how life coaching can help us to clairfy our goals, and how important accountability is to the entire process. Fianlly, we explored the importance of giving back and how that can make a huge differences in not only other people's lives, but our own live

My guest this week was Dolores Seright, who is the author of the book Shattering Barriers: Amazing Women’s Journeys to Personal Empowerment". Her book is a set of interviews with 26 women who each had their unique journey through difficult circumstances and their subsequent victories. Their stories are relatable to all of us as these women take us through journeys which included battling weight, low self-esteem, bad relationships, and addictions. Dolores was also very open about her battle with breast cancer and how she dealt with it, survived, and thrived afterwards. We also discussed pursuing and living our dreams, the importance of self-talk, having solid support sytems, and faith. Dolores also shared how personal development and positive input had a tremendous affect on her life and career, and how positive affirmations can be life-changing. To order her book, go to http://doloresseright.com Dolores is now a professional speaker and author whose mission is to empower women and guide them toward lead

This week guest was Dr. Dennis Cummins, who runs chiropractic businesses and is a motivational speaker. He is heavily invloved in T. Harv Eker's Peak Potentials organization doing trainings for them all over North America and throughout the world. He is now also the author of "Turning Terrible To Terrific: Changing Your Life At The Speed Of Thought". This book is a road map to identifying where you are in your lfe and defining where you want to be. It provides practical steps anyone can take to make goals a reality. We discussed the importance of attitude, gratitude, and taking action to get everything we want even if things don't unfold the way we think they should. We also talked about the identifying the difference between what we want and what we REALLY want. (They aren't the same thing.) Another great topic that was covered was the importance of loving yourself and having a proper view of yourself which is very important to high achievement. This book can be ordered on the www.successprofilesradio.c

My guest this week was Sean Loomer, who is the co-founder of OneBode, a leading health and nutritional supplement company. We discussed how and why he started the business, and how the company he created attracted high-profile investors such as Steve Nash of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. We also talked about how he attracts customers and solves problems for people as his reason for being in business. We discussed how attracting people to our team has to be based on having a core set of beliefs that can not be compromised. Sean also discussed a variety of supplements that his company offers, such as digestive enzymes, protein, weight loss products, and muscle building products. Finally, we talked about how giving back is a key component to succeeding in any business. Sean's company is called OneBode, and can be seen at www.onebode.com Enter the promo code "radio20" for an immediate discount on any item purchased through the website.

This week's guest was Harvey Hess, who had an extensive career in corporate America before creating his own successful business. He was the VP of Product Distribution for Circle K, then served as VP of International Operations and Worldwide Franchising. We discussed a variety of topics, including how he progressed up the corporate ladder, team building, working with difficult people, and balancing work and family life. We also discussed how to pick a business model when starting your own enterprise, how to franchise your business, personal development, and social responsibility in business. One of the most important topics we covered was discovering your strong reason "why" you go into business. This is absolutely ciritcal if you expect to make a difference in the world. To hear the whole interview, listen to the archive or download it for free on iTunes by searching for Success Profiles Radio.

Andrew Freeman returned to this week's show to talk about Lifestyle Marketing, and how to make meaningful connections with others in our personal and business lives. We also discussed his many influences such as Tony Robbins, Darren Hardy, Magic Johnson, T Harv Eker, and more. We also did a roleplay that demonstrated how Andrew uses his connecting skills in a real-life situation. If you have ever wondered how to harness the power of networking and connecting, don't miss this show! It was highly infomrative and practical.

My guest Andrew Freeman discussed how he mastered the art of connecting with high-profile people to enhance his business, and how you can as well. His career as a stand-up comedian helped him learn to think outside the box, which is something that has served him very well going forward. We talked about how listening and giving first before receiving is the most productive mindset to have when meeting someone new. We also talked about how networking is similar to dating. For an in-depth discussion on all of these topics and more, listen to this show!

My guest was Darrell Hornbacher, who is an expert in the personal and business credit industry. He has helped business owners obtain over $350 million in funding over the last 8 years, and has bought and sold businesses for many years beyond that. He is an author whose passion is to help people fix their credit and obtain funding for a variety of reasons. We discussed the idea that banks want to lend to businesses, and the reasons why business fail to obtain the capital they need. We also discussed separating your personal credit from your business credit, and why your personal credit should have no bearing on your ability to get a business loan or line of credit, Another hot topic was repairing your credit when items are mistakenly reported, and how the credit industry conspires to keep people's credit scores low. Darrell's book "Kitchen Table Credit" addresses all of these issues and more. If you have questions about how to get business funding or fixing your personal credit, then this is the show for

My guest was Dave Blanchard, who is the CEO of the Og Mandino Group which is one of the leading personal development companies in the world. He has released a new book called "Today I Begin A New Life" in which he talks about how he completely changed his life after hitting financial rock bottom, and how important his faith has been in that transformation. We also talked about the art of connecting with others, forgiving, and letting go of the baggage which holds us back from our ultimate success. Other important subjects we discussed included overcoming procrastination, valuing each day as if it is our last, and being genuine with others whether they are famous celebrities or people who are at rock bottom in life. To hear this fantastic discussion, listen to this week's program.

Jeff Johnston had a career as a professional golfer, then began a far more lucrative career in his own business where he currently makes more money in a month than most people do in a year. We discussed why he chose to join World Ventures, a direct sales company centered in the travel industry. We discussed how he did it, and how choosing the right opportunity can impact the results you get in life. If you want to hear more about how to start your own business and have fun while doing it, this is the show for you!

My guest, Shelly Maguire, has lived with cystic fibrosis despite being told she wouldn't live past 18 years of age. She built a successful chain of spas and salons, developed the popular skin care line Ice Elements, then landed a lucrative gig on Home Shopping Network bringing her products to a faithful audience. We discussed how she managed to land that opportunity and the secrets to all of her success. If you have ever wanted to be inspired by someone who continues to live with a debilitating disease and parlay that into a flourishing career on television, this is the show for you!

My guest Tara Wilson shared her amazing story about how she started her career in the mortgage industry, then discovered network marketing. She went on to create a strong 6 figure income in 2 different direct sales companies. We talked about how to know if an opportunity is appropriate for you, how to get started, how to build a solid team, and much more. We also talked about balancing work and family life while raising small children. Tara also discussed the many ways that she uses Facebook to build her Visalus business. We also discussed the Body By Vi challenge and how it is helping so many people throughout the U.S. and beyond. If you have ever wondered how to build a strong work-from-home business, this is the show for you!

My guest, Todd Falcone, is master trainer in the network marketing industry. We talked about what it takes to succeed in direct sales. Some of the topics we covered included developing mental toughness, knowing why you want to be in business, having a mentor, accepting responsibility for your results, using social media, and balancing work and family life. It was a great discussion about how to achieve success in business and achieving results quickly.

This week's guest was Greg Schwem, who has built a successful career as a stand-up comedian in the corporate world. We discussed how he got started, and how he cultivated his clientele. We also talked about how to balance a great career with family life. Greg's book "Text Me If You're Breathing" takes a humorous look at raising kids in a generation that is more technologically savvy than we are as adults. Greg is also a syndicated columnist with Tribune Media Service. All of these topics and more the subjects of this week's program.

In this show, I spoke to Shane Belceto, who is launching his book "Inspirational Quotes". We talked about how he proceeded with his book launch and how he located joint venture partners to help his efforts. We also talked about his coaching activities, especially his efforts to help businesses use Youtube more effectively in the marketplace. The most remarkable part of this is he has accomplished all of this while visually impaired. It simply proves that there are truly no excuses or obstacles that should stand in the way of success.