Episodes

When I was 14 years old, I was inspired to get into radio because I loved listening to "American Top 40". It was a countdown show of the 40 most popular songs on the radio each week, hosted by Casey Casum. This week, I'm shar...

What if you could automate success? What if you would set a few things in motion that, if not guaranteeing your success, would automatically increase the likelihood of success … in all areas of your life? In today's episode I...

We entrepreneurial types tend to be graded starting things and leaving other people to clean up the details. Our staff, virtual assistants, and colleagues may find it difficult to deal with us. There's nothing wrong with you,...

Many a professional, and many a freelancer, find themselves asking, "How can I get more clients?" May I suggest this is the wrong question? in fact, it is precisely the wrong question. A better question to ask would be, "how...

Recently I was working with a client on an advertising campaign. We had been running a particular ad in a variety of online media (mainly solo mailings to email newsletters), and the ad was barely breaking even. We decided t...

Recently, my life fell apart. At least that's how it felt emotionally. From the outside, everything looked great. I was an in demand speaker, making lots of money, with a lot of projects in the works, and the field of possib...

I was recently on the phone with someone, and they were talking. Something they said sparked a reaction in me, and I began thinking about how is going to respond. As they continue to talk, I constructed an elegant argument in...

It occurred to me recently I often run my business from a backpack. In my backpack I carry my Nikon, some lenses, my iPad, and my MacBook air. If I can find an Internet connection, that's about all I need to run my business f...

Ever reach the end of a workday, and wonder where the hours went? Sometimes it seems there's just too much to do, and not enough time to do it all. In this episode, I'll share 5 "tricks" that will help you get more done in le...

Sometimes it seems difficult to keep creating content, doesn't it? And for a lot of people it's difficult to even get started. In today's show, I will show you how to D.A.R.E. to create great content that sells. Also coming ...

One week from today, Social Media Marketing World opens in San Diego. It's the biggest physical event in the Social Media Marketing space, and I am privileged to be one of the speakers. In today's show, I will share what I ex...

Two years ago this week, I did the very first episode of this podcast. I didn't realize I was making a commitment to cranking out show every week, but that's what happened. It hasn't always been easy. I took this photo with m...

Ever feel like you just need to get more stuff done? I think we all feel that way at some point. In this episode, I interview Robert Plank on getting things done. Also coming up… The app that prevents long-windedness. Stu McL...

My "one word" for this year is: simplify . Why did I choose that word, and what does it mean to you? In this episode, I will share five good reasons why you should consider simplifying, too. Also coming up… How to write like ...

I believe the way you start your day determines how it will end; productive and happy, or frustrated and fruitless. That's why I put so much focus on my morning routine, which is the foundation of my personal "Productivity ...

This is episode 100… 100 weeks in a row, we've cranked out a new show. While Episode 104 will mark the 2-year anniversary of the show, I felt we had to do something special for #100… so that's what we're doing. And on today's...

I'm pleased to have Michael Stelzner as my guest on today's show. If you don't know who Michael is… well in the words of Ron Burgundy, he's "kind of a big deal." Don't act like you're not impressed. The Networking Party that ...

Do you have a message you'd like to get out the world, and you wonder if it's possible to get paid for it? It is possible, and it does take work, but not as much as you might think. And on today's episode I'm going to show yo...

Have you broken your New Year's resolutions yet? Most people have-my estimate is that over 90% have. So what do you do now? I'd say it's time to get serious about planning your year. And on today's episode I'm going to show y...

This week we will continue with listener questions. As you may remember, we just completed our first ever Annual Reader/Listener Survey for this site (and podcast). We got some interesting and surprising results in that surve...

I promised this week would be about the most important subject I've ever covered. That subject is… you. We just completed our first ever Annual Reader/Listener Survey for this site (and podcast). Boy, did we get some interest...

Michael Hyatt is my guest on the first podcast of 2014, and we discuss how to set effective goals for the new year. What To Do Now Click here to get Michael's Goal-Setting Videos, and I will invite you to a small, private, "M...

Stephen King. He is the Charles Dickens of this century. People either love him or hate him. My churchgoing friends are often shocked to learn that I read his work, and admire it. In today's show I share some business lessons...

In this weeks podcast I will reveal to you what worked for me in 2013… as well as what didn't work. You get to profit not only from my success stories, but even from my failures. Also on today's episode… Are you a Madman? Or...