Welcome back to "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims." Today's episode features an enlightening discussion with Joseph Michelli, an acclaimed author and authority on customer experience. With a resume that includes work with iconic brands like Ritz Carlton, Starbucks, and Zappos, Joseph brings a wealth of knowledge on creating value and building meaningful connections with customers. Despite battling a cold, our host, Steve Sims, dives into the essence of the customer journey,...

Welcome back to The Art of Making Things Happen, I'm your host, Steve Sims. Today we're diving into the world of scaling businesses with the master of marketing himself, Ryan Deiss. From bringing multiple companies to the Inc 5000 to overcoming personal and professional hurdles, Ryan is a powerhouse of entrepreneurial wisdom. In this episode, Ryan shares his playbook for growth and provides actionable insights on how to scale without losing sight of what matters most — your well-being and...

Steve D Sims: Welcome to "The Art of Making Things Happen," a show where we dive deep with the doers, the thinkers, and the go-getters who turn their dreams into reality. I’m your host, Steve D Sims. Today, we’re joined by an extraordinary guest, Freddie Bennett, a man who went from corporate discomfort to breaking world records. In this episode, we’ll uncover Freddie's compelling journey from being a successful businessman to an inspired speaker, ultra marathon runner, and now a...

Cayla Craft has spent the last 12 years teaching people how to monetize their personal brand. Now, she focuses on helping online entrepreneurs become investors. She is an angel Investor, real estate investor, and founder of the CRAFTed Entrepreneur Show. As the inspirational Icon for families seeking financial freedom, asset wealth generation, and multi-generational wealth, she is out to shatter society’s addiction to the paycheck. She is the author of “What Do You Really Want? 7 questions to...

In this powerful episode of The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Amani Ballour, a truly inspirational figure. Dr. Ballour's journey is nothing short of extraordinary – from being a distinguished Syrian pediatrician to her role as a leader in an underground hospital during the harrowing times of the Syrian civil war. Her experiences are vividly captured in the Oscar-nominated documentary "The Cave," which has brought global attention to her...

Welcome back to The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims! Today we have an extraordinary guest, Mike Filsaime, a true veteran in digital marketing and a revolutionary in the online software industry. Buckle up as Mike takes us on a ride through his incredible journey from the car sales floor to the forefront of online marketing, long before the rise of Facebook and MySpace.   In this episode, Mike dives deep into his ambitious endeavors, including the development of Groove, a...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims," where we sit down with extraordinary individuals who share their journey to success and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Today we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Traci Lynn, a powerhouse entrepreneur who has gracefully maneuvered the challenges of building, branding, and running a successful business that's not only profitable but also empowers women to start their own ventures. In this...

Brian Hall, a dynamic force in spiritual coaching, is the esteemed founder and Lead Pastor of two non-profit organizations – Cincinnati Dream Center and Cincinnati Dream Works. His unwavering commitment to transforming lives extends beyond his pastoral duties, as he is also the president of his family's thriving development company spanning across three states.   With an impressive range of cross-functional expertise, Brian excels in Business Operations, Executive Leadership, Life...

Kevin Voisin is a successful entrepreneur and founder of Forge Legend, a proven elite men's personal coaching organization that focuses on faith, family, finance, fitness, and fun and specializes in training and investing in men from all walks of life so that they can not only withstand challenges, but conquer them and prosper. What do you get with Coach Kevin? Radical authenticity, unlimited connection, and love ... that can come as a hug or a slap to the face depending on what you need. ...

Rachel Miller's early years were marked by the tranquility of homeschooling within a conservative household, a place where social opportunities were not as abundant. Venturing beyond the familiar, she stepped into college life with an uncool badge, but fostered an unwavering determination to redefine her social standing. Rachel's epiphany that the human craving for connection is universal set the gears of transformation in motion. She honed an extraordinary talent for social mirroring,...

Roger Love is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities on voice. No other vocal coach in history has been more commercially successful in both the speaking and singing fields.Roger coaches singers such as John Mayer and Selena Gomez, speakers like Anthony Robbins, sport stars like Tom Brady, and actors including Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldana, Brad Pitt, Keira Knightly, and Bradley Cooper.

Welcome to another thrilling episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims". Today, we have two extraordinary guests who live by the beat of their own drum, the dynamic duo of adventure and authenticity, Gaylin Anderson and Lance Coury. Both these gentlemen have turned their passion for motorcycle culture into a thriving business, embracing the fast lane and inspiring others to do the same. They're here to share their journey from casual riding to founding 2Lane Life, a brand...

Welcome to another enthralling episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims." Today, we're diving deep into the mystical world of Voodoo with none other than the high priestess herself, Mambo Brandi. Amid the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans culture, we discuss the true essence of Voodoo, a practice that has been plagued by misconceptions and Hollywood myths. Join us as Mambo Brandi walks us through the critical understanding of Voodoo as not just a religion, but a spiritual...

Welcome back to "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims," where we dive into the minds of those who excel at turning visions into reality. In today's episode, we’re excited to host the irrepressible Noah Kagan, a remarkable entrepreneur famed for founding Appsumo, his tenure at Facebook, and his profound insights on both personal and professional growth. Noah will share his incredible journey from cutting his tech teeth at Intel to Facebook and then to spurring the substantial...

Chris Casamassa began studying martial arts under the watchful eye of his father, American Martial Arts pioneer Louis D. Casamassa at the young age of 4 and earned his first degree Black belt by the age of 10. He has been actively seeking knowledge ever since. Now a 10th degree Black Belt, and the current CEOof the 17 Red Dragon Karate studios in southern California, Chris oversees operations and actively trains and coaches the instructors, managers and owners of the RDK studios on a...

In this episode of The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve D Sims, Steve goes solo to discuss the intriguing concept of the Expectation Effect. Drawing from the book by David Robson, Steve delves into the power of the placebo and nocibo effects on the mind and how they can shape our experiences and outcomes. With captivating examples from history and psychology, he emphasizes the importance of controlling the information we consume, especially during times of political noise and global...

Mark Hawwa is a visionary who transformed a simple idea into a global movement. Inspired by a GQ magazine image of Don Draper, played by Jon Hamm in "Mad Men," sitting suavely on a classic Matchless motorcycle, Mark yearned to shatter the rough-edged stereotype often associated with bikers. He envisioned a world where motorcyclists were seen in a different light, not as the notorious one percenters or "bad boys," but as dapper individuals enjoying the ride of life. With this image in mind,...

Meet Cameron Herold, the mastermind behind the exponential growth of hundreds of companies. As the founder of the COO Alliance and the Invest In Your Leaders course, Cameron is a dynamic consultant who has coached some of the biggest names in business, including Sprint Telecom and a monarchy in the Middle East. Known as the "CEO Whisperer", Cameron has a reputation for guiding his clients to double their profits and revenue in just three years or less. Cameron's entrepreneurial journey began...

I Started Trading when I was 18 with $10,000 and quickly lost it all. But did I really lose it or did I gain a lot of valuable lessons and rules I live by now? I learnt by losing and am a product of all the lessons those losses taught me. Most people never learn from their losses and in fact keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Some might say, I was a loser in high school, I go one step further, I was a loser in the stock market too until  I understood that Trading was more...

Steve Sims talks about the changes coming to the middle class in 2024. Find out where the growth is coming from and how you may need to make some changes yourself. Learn from removing the negativity from your surroundings and getting in front of the right people in the coming year.

Suneet Agarwal has worked in the Sacramento real estate market for over 12 years. His dedication to his clients and his strong work ethic have made him one of the top Realtors in California. He is currently ranked as the #1 agent in Greater Sacramento MLS. Suneet is the CEO of Best Sac Homes Group and Big Block Realty North, both located here in town. His level of expertise and successful track record speaks for itself as his Group has been awarded #1 residential Realtor Group in the...

James Dixon's life has been marked by immense hardship since his early life growing up in the notorious Cabrini Green neighborhood in Chicago. A catastrophic accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, and the daily struggles of caring for him became too much for his overwhelmed mother who subsequently signed over her parental rights, leaving him essentially orphaned. This daunting experience pushed young James to the edge, instigating him to contemplate suicide at such a tender age. He...

Welcome back to another riveting episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen" with your host, Steve D Sims. In today's episode, titled "My Pivotal Point," Steve shares a powerful story about a moment that forever changed his perspective and approach to life. He recounts a chance encounter with the legendary actor Keanu Reeves and how a single line from the movie "Point Break" had a profound impact on him. Steve delves into the concept of pivotal moments, highlighting the fact that they are...

Welcome to another exciting episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen" with your host, Steve D Sims. In this episode, Steve invites the one and only Air Force Amy to the show. Known as the most famous legal prostitute in the world, Air Force Amy shares her remarkable journey and her 33-year career in the legal brothel industry in Nevada, particularly at the renowned Bunny Ranch. Steve and Amy delve into the changing dynamics of connection and intimacy in today's society. They discuss how...