The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast | 10x Your Impact, Your Income & Your Influence

Are you a strategic thinker? Many of the best leaders are. Our guest today has spoken to a few. For his book, The Strategic Leader's Roadmap: 6 Steps For Integrating Leadership and Strategy, Michael Useem, interviewed Nissan Chief Executive Officer, Carlos Ghosn, PepsiCo Chief Executive, Indra Nooyi, Alibaba Group Founder & Chief Executive, Jack Ma & Cisco Systems Executive Chairman, John Chambers. From those conversations, Michael discovered key takeaways that can help entrepreneurs and executives become better leaders. In this informative interview you'll find out some of them including... The importance of having layered leadership instead of doing everything yourself The power of having informal advisors to help you realize your untapped potential Why you should be a self-directed lifelong student of leadership To find out more about Michael, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com.

Are you making the difference you were born to make? The CEO & President of the Humane Society of the United States certainly is. Wayne Pacelle, who took office in June 2004, has always been passionate about protecting animals from cruelty. In his new book, The Humane Economy, it is a wake up call to business leaders and to the static thinking of animal-use industries and their apologists to change their ways. Wayne is using his thought leadership to create a powerful movement that will not only save animals but help the Earth and humankind as well. In this fascinating interview you'll learn... -Why studying your subject inside and out is important in your big idea creation process -Why developing a plan to advance your idea (ie: writing a book or launching a podcast, etc) is crucial in having your message reach your intended audience -Why you must have a balance of impatience and patience to make sure your movement eventually catches fire To find out more about Wayne, check out - https://www.thebusinesso

Outer space. It's a destination few have the opportunity to explore, but our guest today has had that incredible experience. Chris Hadfield is the first Canadian Astronaut to walk in space and command the International Space Station. He became famous in 2013, while during a mission, he documented his life outside of Earth on social media for the world to see. Today, he is a New York Times Best-Selling author and popular public speaker who is sharing his unique insights with people around the globe. In this fascinating interview you'll learn... -The importance of conducting intense self-analysis of what you can offer the world before crafting your thought leadership -Why you should lower personal bar of victory to enjoy life more -Why aiming to be a zero can help you adjust to meeting new people and entering new social environments To find out more about Commander Hadfield, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com To visit the Business of Thought Leadership Facebook Group mentioned in

Donald Trump. There's no doubt he's a polarizing figure. You either love or hate him, but what people couldn't deny was his incredible knack for making big money business deals on the way to creating a personal net worth in the billions. Today, he has a more important job in leading the free world. However, our guest today has known Trump years before he won the 2016 Presidential Election. George H. Ross has been a longtime advisor of The Donald ever since Trump made his first real estate transaction at 27 years old. Ross is a former New York real estate lawyer who also appeared on Trump's highly success television show, The Apprentice and now is busy sharing his wisdom with the next generation of entrepreneurs. In this fascinating interview along with George's friend, Victor Menasce, you'll learn... What Donald Trump's best business trait is (it's not what you think!) The importance of being a great listener and analyzing the deeper meaning of your prospect's words Why the most important person

Do you read Entrepreneur Magazine? It's one of the elite publications out there that serve up inspiration and insight to business owners worldwide. For many that are featured, it's an incredible source of free publicity for their enterprise. But, according to our guest, Jason Feifer, who is the Editor-In-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, if you want to crack the code, you must be prepared to share your amazing Hero's Journey - warts and all. In this intriguing interview, you'll learn... Why your problem solving story is much more interesting than just your end result success story How to master the art of listening and having an organic conversation The importance of being fearless and taking risks to move you to the next level To find out more about Jason & subscribe to Entrepreneur Magazine, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com

Is your business basic or special? According to the author of the popular book, How To Sell A Lobster, Bill Bishop, there's a big distinction between the two in a customer's eyes. Words are powerful when communicating how your business can give value to others, so choose wisely. In this informative interview you'll learn... The importance of giving customers choice People love buying expensive things Why customers purchase your big ideas and not your products or services To find out more about Bill, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com

  If you want to crush your income targets right now you're going to need to be a master of selling. Does the thought of selling make you feel sick to the stomach? You’re not alone. For many people the thought of having to sell is nauseating. The reason? They have not mastered the art of selling. For those that have mastered this art the skill set is revered. The good news is that anyone can learn this art and it’s not as difficult as you think. Marc Von Musser is a master of selling in this weeks episode he walks us through the new way to sell. To find out more about Marc Von Musser and the eCircle Academy, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com

Help people and make money while you sleep. Yes, the power of creating your own online course. Our guest, Dr. Carrie Rose is a trusted expert who has mastered this and is passionate about guiding others toward their fullest potential. She's assisted many thought leaders in creating online courses that truly make a difference in people's lives. In this fun and informative interview, you'll learn... The importance of knowing your target demographic before starting your online course Why it's vital to be a member of high level groups to unlock future opportunities Why your “unintelligent thinking” is holding you back from the success you truly deserve To find out more about Carrie, check out - https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com

Do you have a mindset to WIN? Many thought leaders don't. Especially when challenges arrive, some are more inclined to point out the problems rather than actually solving them. According to our esteemed return guest, Marc Von Musser, who has made over 500,000 sales calls and delivered 10,000 presentations in his career, you MUST commit 1000 percent to your desired outcome. If you don't, you'll quit as soon as an obstacle smacks you in the face. During this compelling episode, you'll learn... Why you need to always ask yourself, “How Do I Win?” when tough times rock your world What tools can help you be “stronger than the bad calls from the refs” And why specificity is POWER To find out more about Marc, visit https://www.thebusinessofthoughtleadership.com/episodes/24

Big money arrives when you identify and cater to your ideal customer. Alex Mandossian is considered the Larry King of Teleseminars. He's worked with some of the best in the personal development world including Jack Canfield and Les Brown. Alex's success as a thought leader has come from narrowing down his target market and knowing it inside and out. In this informative interview, you'll learn... The importance of understanding who your "slam dunk client" is and why you should serve her with relevant solutions to her problems Why you must treat email like snail mail when marketing to your prospects The 3 steps to effectively marketing to your audience To find out more about Alex's company and the resources mentioned in this episode, check out - TheBusinessOfThoughtLeadership.com

Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Tony Hawk didn't. The skateboarding icon had several downtimes in his career including having a daily $5 Taco Bell allowance when things were really bad. But, he kept at it. As a result of his perseverance and vision, he found success when skateboarding became popular again which later led to his life-changing video game series that generated over a billion dollars. During this episode, you'll learn... -Tony's 3 proven tips for business success -What prevented him from quitting during his darkest days -The importance of embracing adversity to achieve your goals To find out more about Tony's company, foundation and clothing line, check out - TheBusinessOfThoughtLeadership.com

How many fans do you have? Do they consistently read and comment on your content, buy your products and follow you religiously when you post something new? If you can secure at least 1000 of the above type of fans, your life will be pretty good financially. To explain the theory further, read the classic essay from Wired Magazine's Executive Founding Editor, Kevin Kelly at the bottom of the show notes. Our guest today, New York Times best-selling author, Chris Guillebeau, has implemented some of Kelly's principles in developing his own highly engaged fan community. Chris' books, such as The Art of Non-Conformity, The $100 Startup, The Happiness of Pursuit & Born For This, have helped many across the globe which contributed to his popularity and continue to grow his number of raving admirers. During this episode, you'll learn... Why creating free, useful and consistent content is a great way to build a fan base organically The importance of having a stretch goal that others admire and want to support

You want a book deal. Most thought leaders do. For many, having a traditionally published book can skyrocket their brand which can lead to more speaking engagements, clients, media appearances and notoriety. The thing is, getting a book deal is HARD. It's like winning a lottery if you make it happen on your own. But, today's guest, Wendy Keller, who is a literary agent and owner of Keller Media based in Marina del Rey, California, has some proven suggestions as to how you can change your fortune. It all comes down to building a winning platform. What is that? Well, it's an ability to sell books because of who you are and/or who you can reach. Basically, if you have a large, engaged following of people who love who you are, what you do and what you provide, a publisher is more likely to take a look at you because of your potential of selling more books to more people. Wendy has 27 years experience in the publishing industry and the world contains more than 4.6 million copies of Keller Media clients' books, so

John Lee Dumas. He is a giant in the podcasting industry due to his highly successful, Entrepreneur On Fire daily podcast that consistently has over 1.5 million listens every month. He's the perfect example of creating a profitable niche by finding a void in the marketplace and filling it. During his 9-to-5 working days, he loved listening to podcasts, especially ones featuring inspiring stories of entrepreneurs, but wasn't happy there weren't any daily podcasts. So, he created the solution with his E on Fire show. During this episode, you'll learn John's special recipe to discovering niche and making it profitable including.. -The importance of taking the time to evaluate what excites you and what your ideal life is BEFORE taking your first step -Why it's vital to create and deliver free, valuable and consistent content to your audience -Why you MUST ask your audience what their challenges are and actually listen to them so you can create solutions for them To find out more about John, visit here - ht

Technology. In today's world, with smart phones, laptops and other devices consuming our attention, it's surprising there are entrepreneurs out there who aren't taking advantage of social media. For those who don't understand its impact and are fearful of using it for marketing their business, our guest today is here to help. David A. Cox is the founder of Tech Talk America which offers live and pre-recorded classes about all things Apple as well as other technologies. The Tech Talk America YouTube page has over 362,800 subscribers for a reason. Its online classes are valuable to many across the globe. During this episode, you'll learn... Why building trust through your relevant and useful social media content can help strengthen your bond with potential prospects Why it's important to bust through your social media fears by having the courage to deeply understand it The importance of staying in touch and tracking your social media and website audience who are engaging with your content To find out more abo

Shark Tank. With its 8th season underway, the hugely successful ABC reality TV show has made some entrepreneurs' dreams come true and broken a few of their hearts as well. Multi-millionaire real estate mogul & business expert, Barbara Corcoran is one of the members of that esteemed Shark Tank panel. She shares with us her recipe for identifying what type of entrepreneur she would invest in. During this episode, you'll learn... Why you don't need to have a high IQ to be successful in Barbara's eyes The importance of character and why blaming others will get your picture flipped upside down in her office Why Barbara appreciates grit and those who are able to slug it out over the long haul Don't forget to watch new episodes of Shark Tank, Friday nights only on ABC. Visit the official Shark Tank website, here - http://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank Find out more about Barbara at http://www.barbaracorcoran.com/

Richard Robbins was scared. This acclaimed real estate coach, trainer and author of Deliver the Unexpected & Six Other New Truths For Business Success once had an intense fear of public speaking. If he succumbed to it, he would have never achieved his lofty goals. Today, his company has coached over 10,000 people and his success continues to grow. During this episode, you’ll learn... How having a compelling future focus can help in powering you past your fears The importance of taking stock of what skills you currently need in order to move you towards your goals Why it’s important to do small yet consistent activities to help you not get overwhelmed on your success journey To find out more about Richard, you can visit any of the below websites. His Website - http://www.richardrobbins.com/ His Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Deliver-Unexpected-Truths-Business-Success/dp/1118402316

Marni Wasserman has always loved food and maintaining great health. The Toronto nutritionist and culinary strategist would soon discover a passion for plant-based cooking which ultimately led her to teaching others online and in-person through her Food Studio & Lifestyle Shop. The narrowing of her niche didn’t happen overnight and it involved a lot of bumps along the way. However, today, she’s the author of two Dummies books, her cooking classes are taking off, her speaking engagements are increasing and her passion has touched the lives of many who are seeking a healthier way of eating. During this episode, you’ll learn... The importance of being your authentic self in the content you share with the world which can ultimately lead to great income opportunities Why you should focus on building your audience before launching your business And why it’s not necessary to have your niche and plan figured out right away to achieve success To find out more about Marni, you can visit any of the below websites.

Food. It brings families together. In the case of Angela Lawrence, it does more than that. For her and her lovable mom, Fay, food has led to a thriving online business. Not just any food, but Jamaican food. Enter Cook Like A Jamaican.com. It’s a website that feature’s Fay’s Jamaican recipes and cooking videos for the world to enjoy. Originally, this site was actually Angela’s test site for another website she was working on. But, soon after Cook Like A Jamaican.com launched, its success was too hard to ignore. In this episode, you’ll learn... How following your passion can help you spot opportunities that you didn’t expect Why it’s important to listen to your fans to create products and experiences they will pay for over and over again Why being authentically you and supplying content people enjoy will inevitably attract money your way How vital it is to not wait to launch your thought leadership but to go out and just do it then evolve, learn from your mistakes and improve As a special gift to our listener

Seth Godin. He requires no introduction. The multiple New York Times Best-Selling author is an iconic thought leader in the areas of business, marketing and standing out in the marketplace. We live in an age where it is assumed when powerhouse influencers (like Oprah) recommend certain thought leaders, it can provide them shortcuts to success. According to Seth, sometimes it can, but there’s not enough staying power. He mentions how companies like Airbnb became widely successful without the stamp of approval from a high profile guru to make the journey easier and rewards last longer. So, if you’re waiting for that free ride, you could be doing so for awhile. During this fascinating interview rich with great ideas and tips, you’ll learn... Seth’s two proven tactics to get your message out while solidifying your thought leadership and convert prospect interactions into sales The importance of paying attention to your prospect’s narrative to find out how you can truly serve her And how more bad ideas lead to go