Episodes
Dr. Joshua Sharpe, a doctor of chiropractic, shares his journey of healing and personal development. He discusses how trauma and the accumulation of conditioning can affect our nervous system and limit our potential. Dr. Sharpe explains the connection between mindset and the body, and how his technique, network spinal analysis, helps individuals unwind trauma and create lasting change. He also highlights the importance of aligning our work with our authentic selves and the power of...
Published 04/30/24
Published 04/30/24
Zeahlot Lopez, a business mentor, shares her journey of faith and impact in the world. She emphasizes the importance of spiritual practices, such as meditation, and maintaining a clean diet to enhance clarity and understanding. Zeahlot helps women in business by guiding them to become the person who can make things happen and addressing unprocessed emotional wounds. She combines her background in psychology, spirituality, and business to provide a unique coaching experience. Zeahlot believes...
Published 04/23/24
In this episode, Kyle Gray discusses the art of teaching and how it shapes knowledge and improves skills. He shares his own experience of writing a book and how the process of teaching through writing helped him become more familiar with his ideas. Kyle emphasizes the importance of recognizing that you become a master through the process of teaching, not after achieving success. He also highlights the benefits of teaching, such as sharpening your thoughts, scaling your processes, and leaving...
Published 04/16/24
In this episode, Kyle Gray explores the concept of the artist's journey as a natural progression of the hero's journey. He shares a personal story about challenging himself to think five years into the future and how it led to a transformation in his own identity. Kyle discusses the power of inner story and how it impacts our mindset and actions. He emphasizes the importance of rewriting our own rules and overcoming self-doubt. Kyle also highlights the role of environment and the power of...
Published 04/09/24
SummaryThe authority paradox is the more you try to prove your credibility, the less credible you appear. Proving credibility often involves teaching as much as possible and listing certifications, but this can be distracting and overwhelming for the audience. Focusing on yourself instead of your audience hurts your connection with them. Instead of teaching all the details, focus on shifting belief patterns. Teaching to shift beliefs requires empathy and understanding of your clients. Using...
Published 04/02/24
Today on the show we have Bill Matthews. Bill is a coach for men who are experiencing roadblocks in their lives. They think that it is too late for them to live in alignment with the way that they truly wanted and truly sought after when they were younger. Together we are going to co-create a story that smashes this limiting belief and expresses the deep passion and power that Bill works with within the stories that we all tell ourselves about ourselves. This is a magical episode.  In This...
Published 03/26/24
Today on the show we have Mike Zeller. I am excited to share Mike with you for most of the episodes. Recently we have been crafting origin stories with my guests and today we are going to do something a little different but equally powerful.  Today with Mike we are going to be developing a proprietary process that encapsulates many unique faucets of transformation that he brings to rewire your mind. He has a very powerful story that has inspired this journey and an equally powerful system to...
Published 03/19/24
Today on the show we have Suzanne Taylor-King. On the episode today we are going to explore the word Eudaimonia, an ancient stoic term that has profound implications for your modern-day life. We are going to hear a story of a profound turning point led by some sleazy sales that led to an incredible decision in her life.  In This Episode: Know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, your vulnerabilities, your content, and how you want to serve your clients really clearly.  Help more...
Published 03/12/24
Today on the show we have Hamilton Souther. He is making his second appearance on the podcast after an absolutely stunning and incredible interview a few months back. I highly recommend going and checking out our first show together.  Today he is going to be talking about the mystery school that he is starting, a series of curriculum and community dedicated to understanding the most mysterious and fundamental forces in our planet and in our lives. We are going to be hearing his story of...
Published 03/05/24
Today on the show we have Jeff Lerner. Jeff is a long-time entrepreneur, musician, and content creator. Today we are going to talk about and explore his philosophy around why entrepreneurship is for everybody.  We are going to co-create a powerful story based on his mid-life crisis that unfolded in a way that might be a little bit different than you might expect. This is an action-packed episode and I am really excited for you to hear the story we create at the end.  In This Episode: The...
Published 02/27/24
Today on the show we have Michael Buzinski. Michael is the author of the Rule of 26 and a master of the art of fractional CMOs. We are going to discover what exactly the Rule of 26 is when it comes to marketing and craft a story of the power of this rule in Michael’s own words and experiences.  In This Episode: Fractionals are part-time people giving full-time service because they have systems that allow them to create the output of a full-time person without always having to be there.  ...
Published 02/20/24
Today on the show we have Laura Di Franco. Laura is the founder of Brave Healer Productions, which is a publishing company that supports health and wellness leaders in getting their message out and creates an absolutely healing journey and transformational experience for the experts themselves through clarifying their message and publishing a book. Today we are going to work with Laura on her story to reach more health experts. I am very excited to share this episode with you because it...
Published 02/13/24
Today we are going to be talking about the future of The Story Engine Podcast. I have been running this show for over four years. We are approaching 300 episodes which is an amazing achievement. One of my favorite things about this podcast is that it has created a platform for me to connect with and learn from some of the most brilliant people in the world and I have loved being able to showcase their expertise, their story, and their values. I have always been somebody that is really driven...
Published 02/06/24
Today on the show we have Patty Block. Patty is an expert coach in helping women business owners exit their businesses as successfully and smoothly as possible. On the episode today we are going to talk about the broken cookie effect and how this applies to many of the unique challenges that women business owners face growing and especially selling their companies.  In This Episode: Shifting the way that you are thinking is the first step once you have become aware that there’s a problem...
Published 01/30/24
Today on the show we have Alex Atwood. Alex is the CEO of GravyWork and is also an executive coach helping leaders in corporate and human resources become more efficient and powerful in the work they are doing through leading with more softness and authenticity. Today on the show we are going to hear a few of Alex’s stories and his insights on how we can lead with more authenticity in our teams and our lives.  In This Episode: Everyone is faced with challenges on a daily basis. You have a...
Published 01/23/24
Today on the show we have Sam Kabert. Sam is the master and the explorer of creating a soul-life balance. He is a serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and one of Silicon Valley’s 40 under 40. He has a ton of tools both big and small to create more balance in life and we get to talk about some of those incredible tools with Sam today on the podcast.  One of my favorite tools that I am going to share ahead with you is his simple steps to start reprogramming your own thoughts and your own...
Published 01/16/24
Today I am excited to share my year in review. 2023 has come to a close somewhat like the movie The Empire Strikes Back for me. It is cautiously and hopefully optimistic after a wild adventure where very little that the protagonists planned actually went to plan but they make it out mostly in one piece and wiser and stronger for the experience. It does set the stage for the bigger victory in the next movie. With me, it wasn’t the happiest or easiest year but I do hope what I have learned and...
Published 01/09/24
Today on the show I have Joe Graham. Joe has nearly two decades of high-ticket sales experience and is the host of the “150k Podcast” where he has spoken with many leaders in the sales and marketing world. Join us as we dive into some of Joe's counter-intuitive habits and strategies that are fundamental for the success of heart-driven and service-driven salespersons.  We also talk about the balance between being a generous leader and making sure there is forward motion, how you can develop...
Published 01/02/24
Today on the show I have Scott Ritzheimer. Scott is the founder of Scale Architects and helps business owners navigate the many and ever-changing stages of business.  Today we are going to talk about the different stages of businesses and what they need to grow and ascend to the next level and the common pitfalls and challenges founders often face. Scott also shares how he discovered the lifecycle of businesses and the profound shifts that he was able to make in his own company with the...
Published 12/26/23
Today on the show I have Tyler Wagner. Tyler is the founder of Authors Unite, an incredible publishing company that allows business owners to elevate their message through the power of authorship.  Today we are going to talk about the fine and powerful distinction between what makes a great writer and what makes a truly great author and what’s possible with somebody who can truly embody authorship.  In This Episode: Authorship is giving all of your knowledge away and just trying to help...
Published 12/19/23
Today on the show I have Jason Croft. Jason is the founder of Media Leads Co. and host of The Strategy and Action podcast. He works in helping experts develop video marketing platforms that separate them from the constant noise of the world and elevate their message while truly convening their professionalism. Today we are going to learn about some of Jason’s secrets that he has used to build great connections and open up new doors through asking great questions, creating excellent content,...
Published 12/12/23
Today on the show I have Ron Nussbaum. Ron is the founder of BuilderComs which is a communication platform that is set to disrupt one of the biggest industries in the United States - the construction industry. We will talk about in this episode some of the biggest problems with communication. Sometimes up to a third of the money and time invested in a construction project can be wasted due to poor communication.  This is a massive problem and a massive opportunity and we are going to talk...
Published 12/05/23
Today on the show I have Jeff Schiefelbein. Jeff is a successful serial entrepreneur who has been running many different businesses and ventures for twenty years. Today we are going to dive into his story of how an unexpected dark moment became one of the most important in his life. This was when he was pulled over for a DUI.  We are going to talk about that turning point in his life and we are going to talk about a lot of the ways that many entrepreneurs and visionaries are drunk driving in...
Published 11/28/23
Today on the show coming up I have a really exciting offer to share with you. Since this is The Story Engine, I want to share a story about one of my origins as an entrepreneur nearly ten years ago, my first opportunity to engage with entrepreneurship, The Foundry.  In this episode, I share the key components and the huge impact a mastermind can make in your life and your business.  In This Episode: The measure of your integrity is your ability to do what you say you will do.  Learning...
Published 11/21/23