“You only get one chance to make a good first impression .” LinkedIn has nearly half of a billion users and the majority of them have no idea of it's potential. My guest, Dennis Brown, is a LinkedIn & Social Selling Expert and is the author of "7 Habits of Highly Successful Linkedin Users." Dennis is here to share the strategies he has developed that have helped him use LinkedIn to make more than $20 million dollars with his company.    In this episode we talk about: 5 Strategies to...

My guest this week is best-selling author and entrepreneur, Brian Ainsley Horn. Brian's mission is to help professionals leverage their knowledge to gain AUTHORITY status in their industry, and to use "authority marketing" to help them gain national media exposure.  As a contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine and Huffington Post, Brian knows exactly what he is talking about. He is on the show to take us step-by-step through the process of becoming an expert. He is going to explain the "snowball...

"Every opportunity has its root in a relationship."  We live in an era of unprecedented social reach. It has become exponentially easier to reach your audience. Yet, ironically, the nature of our relationships remains unchanged. We require the cooperation of others to achieve our goals, making ones ability to build relationships of trust paramount. You may have thousands of social media followers. How many of them would pick up the phone if you called? My guest this week is Corporate...

If you knew you couldn't fail, what would you do? Have you ever struggled to stay motivated doing something you once loved? Do you find that factors that used to motivate you no longer have that effect?  Motivation is generally defined as the force that compels us to action. It drives us to work hard and pushes us to succeed. Motivation influences our behavior and our ability to accomplish goals. There are many different forms of motivation. Each one influences behavior in its own unique...

"Discover what must you do TODAY in order to live completely, fully, and without regret." -Satyen Raja What does freedom mean to you? We all define and desire freedom in our own way.  It's what many generations dreamt of, what others fought for, and the reality that today, we live for. Ironically, however, our pursuit of our great ambitions (what we hope will make us free), often leads to distractions that actually rob us of freedom. My guest this week is Warrior Sage, Satyen Raja....

"If you want to make a difference, be different. Stop making excuses and dream bigger." -Caleb Maddix My guest this week is 14 years old. That's not a typo. He is a 14 year old published author who is traveling all over the world as a paid speaker, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Grant Cardone, Gary Vaynerchuck, and others. Meet Caleb Maddix, internet sensation, founder of Kids 4 Success and author of Keys to Success for Kids.  Caleb is up to big things, and his dreams are even bigger....

Picture yourself on the wrong side of enemy lines. You are in the midst of a firefight and your survival is hinging solely upon the performance of your team. Now rewind back to the school-yard pick. What character traits would be most important when choosing each member of that team?  Enter Army Ranger and Delta Force Veteran Travis Krauss, my guest on this week's episode of Influence. Travis has an unbelievable resume of combat experience, complimented by an equally impressive resume as a...

The human brain is incredible, generating an estimated 60,000 thoughts every single day. Research suggests that by the time you reach the age of 18, you will have been told no 150,000 times. Consequently, it’s not surprising that 80% of the recurring thoughts you have each day are negative. On the other side of the coin, however, your brain operating in a positive state is 31% more effective overall. Salesmen in a positive state will sell 37% more than when neutral or negative, and physicians...

"Accountability is the first step to breaking out of the status quo"  -Anthony Witt Anthony Witt is the founder and creator of T​he Champion Entrepreneur, and his niche is working with entrepreneurs through accountability coaching and mastermind groups. Joining the ranks of Edison, Einstein, Picasso, and Ford, Anthony struggles with Dyslexia. Today, Anthony has leveraged his adversity into a powerful gift that gives him a distinct advantage as a coach, and entrepreneur. Listen close as...

My guest this week is Bart Mroz, CEO and Head of Brand Experience at SUMO Heavy, an e-commerce consultancy in New York City. Bart is an entrepreneur whose niche is building powerful brands and digital commerce strategies. Bart lives in the epicenter of commerce, and offers some valuable insight into effective branding, and what industry leaders are doing to leverage social media and eCommerce. Not only do we talk about Bart's journey to create SUMO Heavy, but we also talk about strategies you...

"Find something meaningful that is good to do . . .you can do big things that make a big difference"  -Devin Thorpe  Have you ever wanted to do something but felt like there was no way to earn a living doing it? Have you ever been convinced by friends or family not to do something that you knew in your heart you should? This week on Influence, I visit with Social Champion, Devin Thorpe. Devin is making a profound mark on the world everyday as a Forbes Contributor, journalist, speaker, and...

"I've sold myself from the penitentiary to the penthouse"  -Ryan Stewman This episode of Influence is a first. Two sales guru's with very different backgrounds get together to talk about the strategies of the pro's. Ryan's converted a lifetime of sales experience into a blog and a few tech wizards, helped him convert his blog into an online presence that is garnering millions of views each month. Ryan teaches "outside the box" lead generation strategies as well as "out of the box" funnel...

My guest this week is Travis Dillard - wellness coach, entrepreneur, and super-ripped dude. Fitness and health weren't always part of Travis' life. In fact, for most of his youth, he took his health for granted. A life-changing realization launched Travis into a quest to find his health, and a consequent passion to build a business helping other entrepreneurs do the same. Today, entrepreneurs looking for an edge depend on Travis to help them increase their focus and energy quickly so they can...

This episode of Influence takes you right into the action with Dan Klein - millionaire marketer and co-founder of jobkilling.com. Dan has perfected a system that leverages the power of online marketing to help thousands ditch their job and embrace financial freedom. Understanding that many of our listeners are not necessarily looking to kill their job's, I convinced Dan to share some of his most prized online strategies to drive more leads through the proverbial front door. In this...

"The biggest tragedy in my life wasn't that I lost my sight. The biggest tragedy is that I didn't live my life, before I lost my sight, like I do today. Today I see my blindness as a gift . . ."  -Tanner Gers This episode of Influence introduces the incredible story of Tanner Gers. At age 21, Tanner was in a horrible car accident that left him blind in both eyes. Instead of giving up, Tanner took flight, finishing his degree and eventually representing the United States as...

“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change”  -Jim Rohn This episode of Influence reveals a power example of how a mentor can transform your life. Michael Unks is wise beyond his years, and has some incredible insights into the foundational aspects of finding happiness and achieving success. I think we have all faced a time our life when we’ve questioned ourselves. Michael is one who did something about it. In this episode we discuss: Finding Acceptance with...

One of the most essential ingredients to influence and entrepreneurship is the ability to build rapport with your customers. While it is one thing to know where to find your customers, it's an entirely different thing to know how to build relationships that create value for them, and revenue for you. In this episode we discuss: How to convert a passion into a profitable business. How to find and build rapport with your target audience. The most commonly misunderstood truth about what...

Cody Erickson is not your typical salesman . . .or maybe he is. This is the transformational story of a young man who challenged the debilitating effects of Aspergers Syndrome, and became one of the top performing salesman in a door-to-door pest control company.  "Cody is a different person than the guy I met two years ago. Through the mastery of sales techniques, Cody has overcome the challenges of Aspergers Syndrome and transformed his life socially." - Justin Harwood THE...

"Think it, ink it, believe it,and  achieve it"  -Patrick Snow One of the most powerful tools to capture and build market share is a published book. Successful speakers, authors, entrepreneurs and professionals are tapping into this $28 billion industry to build their brands, bolster their reputations, and create value for their audiences.  Enter Patrick Snow. Patrick became an international speaker and best-selling author the hard way. His first book, Create your Own Destiny, took five...

"Getting people to get a higher quality start is ultimately going to determine the finish they have." Meet Joe Jacobi   Olympic Gold Medalist | Performance Strategist | Professional Speaker | Author | Network Television Commentator   As America’s first ever Olympic Gold Medalist in Whitewater Canoe Slalom, Joe promotes and shares a framework that he’s created for performing at your best, doing the work that matters, and engaging with purpose. His platform includes 5 With Joe Performance...

Annie Vandermyde is the CEO of #Fly, an organization that helps women who have suffered abuse to connect with themselves and feel beautiful again and have a lasting image from the experience. More About Annie Following the end of a difficult marriage, Annie Vandermyde, a mother of three, found herself devastated, picking-up the pieces of a traumatic nine years. One day, at a very low point in her journey, Annie drew upon her passion for photography and cosmetology and organized a makeover...

We have all faced adversity and pain in our lives. Unfortunately, the majority of people succumb to adversity, and conform to a reality that is beneath their potential. Occasionally however, we find Influencers with the courage to face adversity, rise up, and dedicate their lives to empower others reach their potential. Meet Ryan Michler. Ryan is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Growing up without a permanent father figure, Ryan was left to learn what...

How many of us played schoolyard baseball, wondering what it would be like to face a pitch on the big-league stage? My guest today, Zach Sorensen, shares his powerful story about how he turned a childhood dream into a reality of becoming a Major League Short-stop. Zach shares his journey of Influence as he beat the odds to claim his opportunity to play professional baseball. He talks about the work and mental adversity he faced as he mastered his craft, and how he has leveraged that...

What does it take to succeed as an Entrepreneur? How can Influence help you achieve that success? Are there consistent strategies among top entrepreneurs that drive their success?   My guest today, Ever Gonzalez, has interviewed thousands of entrepreneurs through his successful podcast Outlier On Air. Ever shares his journey starting as an entrepreneur by profession, to becoming an entrepreneur by passion. He talks about the differences between successful start-ups and failures, and shares...