Screw The Naysayers Podcast

 “I’ve always been one of those kids that didn’t fit in the box.” No one will mistake Eugenia for a kid anymore, even if she did begin her adult career at the age of 13. Eugenia grew up in Russia at a time where food lines were the norm, history books were changing, and a lot of things didn’t add up. From an early age she questioned a lot of her teachers and started looking for truth, meaning, and a voice. And then came modeling. Eugenia says it’s not something you can pursue, just the look you have and the Russian designer Slava Zaitzev thought she had a look for his brand and a few others. She was 13 years old. At age 15 she became a true supermodel with contracts for Dior, L’Oreal, and Hermes. In her words she would wake up in planes from the Amazon Jungle to Shanghai, to the Sahara to New York”. Then at 23 Eugenis gave it all up to have a baby with a man she fell in love with. Today Eugenia is a mother of 3, a Stand Up Comedian, and an actress. We had a honest discussion around the role that parent

Raise your hand if you’ve spent money on programs or services that provided little in the way of meaningful value to you or your business. If you’re over the age of 30 and didn’t raise your hand I probably can’t help you. You’re either in denial or determined to do everything by yourself. The rest of us know what it feels like to see hard earned money slip through our fingers with no return. This reality is symptomatic of a huge problem with the digital economy. In this episode I share with you 7 ways you can tell if you're being scammed. I draw my own experiences and insights from previous guests including Seth Godin, Corey Poirier, and Ron Malhotra.  

 Have you ever wanted something so bad you could almost taste it? You know the feeling I’m talking about. You feel like you’ve been walking in a desert sun for hours. You’d do anything for a cold glass of water. Brian Keating can tell you about that feeling. In 2014 Brian was on a quest to unlock one of cosmology’s biggest mysteries. He was part of a team of astronomers wielding BICEP2, the most powerful cosmology telescope ever made, who thought they’d glimpsed the spark that ignited the Big Bang! As a scientists Brian and his associates were trained to follow a process which included publishing their findings for fellow scientists to review. But this was different. A Nobel Prize hung in the balance, and they needed to be first. They went public with a definitive statement. Millions around the world tuned in to the announcement. Then the rumours began to spread. Had these cosmologists truly read the cosmic prologue or, driven by ambition in pursuit of Nobel gold, had they been deceived by a galactic mira

 Jay Andrews knows a thing or two about defying the odds. Life was proceeding just as planned. He followed the traditional path and had a great paying corporate job. Then in a short period of time,Jay was diagnosed with an incurable disease, beat cancer, and was a miracle survivor of a car accident the doctors said should have killed him. Back on his feet Jay made major changes in his life. Today Jay is a Mindset Coach and Author of Three Strikes And You're IN - the Story of Resilience." He is also widely recognized as one of the most positive LinkedIn content providers. In this episode Jay: Talks about the impact his near brush with death (times 3) had on his mindset Shares his thoughts on backup plans Dives deep on the consequences of listening to the wrong people Explains why passion is a great place to start when seeking a meaningful career And shares his thoughts on legacy It was a lively discussion between two Mindset Coaches! You can contact Chef Jay at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/

Tim reflects on the first 100 episodes, highlights 3 key themes that emerged and shares his plans for the next 100!  A short and sweet 10 minutes. 

Haters are going to hate you. That was Chef Ryan Rondeno’s reply when I asked what comes to mind when he hears the word naysayers. He doesn’t strike me as the type of person that pays much attention to naysayers. Like many highly successful people, Ryan is carving out his own path. Born and raised in New Orleans he started working in restaurant kitchens in his teens. When he graduated from High School he moved on from his food service career and went to college to study Engineering. After one year Ryan decided give up on engineering and instead to study culinary arts. Since then he has trained with numerous globally-renowned chefs including Emeril Lagasse and Mathais Wolfe. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina Chef Rondeno moved to Atlanta where he continued to work for Emeril Lagasse. In 2008 he made a bold decision and moved to Los Angeles, where he became a private chef for Will Smith and others. Ryan loved working for Will but also felt stifled. He was on a mission to blend the spicy flavours of creo

Gian Marco is the president of CASCO Safety Group (Central America Safety Company), Central America’s leading distributor of specialized industrial safety and rescue equipment. He is the president of Café Las Flores, Nicaragua’s finest coffee company and leading integrated specialty coffee brand from plantation to retail.   He is also the author of LEGACY: How Leaders Transcend the Past, Balance the Present and Serve for Generations. Gian Marco spoke to me from his home in Nicaragua, a tiny nation that has seen its fair share of troubles. Educated in the United States, Gian Marco returned to Nicaragua in 1998 and was part of the first generation that brought consciousness to young entrepreneurs in his country. It was like starting from scratch, rebuilding an economy that was completely destroyed during a Civil War in the 1980’s. After years of rebirth, his beloved country is once again facing major challenges. The country is in the midst of a heavy economic crisis that saw a 19% drop in gdp in just 20 mon

Seth Godin is a teacher, an author, marketing guru, a podcast host and has one of the longest running and revered marketing blogs on the internet. He has written an astonishing 19 bestselling books, most of which have stood the test of time. He’s in the Guerrilla Marketing Hall of Fame, the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame and, just recently, the plain old no-modifier Marketing Hall of Fame. In this episode Seth explains: How one bad decision cost him more than $1B dollars Why advertising doesn’t work anymore How to know when facebook sucking you and your money into a vortex Why you need to target the smallest viable audience The purpose of his famous Purple Cow (the answer may surprise you) Why winners quit all the time That his ability to write best selling books is not a gift That if he wanted to tell untruths he could 10x the sales of his workshops The relationship between the Cuban Missile Crisis and the myth of rational choice That the chance of success for a company selling an average product

Has anyone ever told you to do something that doesn’t quite feel right? I’m sure it has. It happens to everyone. Sometimes we listen to that gut feeling, and sometimes we don’t. Cathlene Miner believes that only when all elements of life are in balance is possible to truly manifest a life of intention and allow your dreams to unfold. And one of the keys to making that happen is learning to listen to your inner guidance without doubts. Cathlene is  a Best Selling Author of The 30 Day Self Perception Makeover!  She’a Public Speaker, Fitness Expert & Coach, and President of Non-Profit Helping Handbags, USA. She also hosts a live radio show and a Podcast. Cathlene’s story includes an unexpected teen pregnancy (her OBGYN told her she should give up her baby), a teenage eating disorder, as a single mom of two working 4 jobs at a time to pay the bills, followed by marriage and then two more children.   In this episode she talks about her journey, we go deep on the challenges parents face today, and

 Everything about Mark Steel screams success. Twenty years experience in corporate sales with one of the largest tech companies in the world. Recognized as a High-Impact employee for 3 years in a row with a steady progression in roles where he played a part in adding more than $1.5B in revenue. He’s delivered over 2000 presentations on productivity, collaboration, and employee engagement. Mark also has 15 years experience as a sales trainer. And in his spare time he has successfully summited two mountains. In 2017 Mark left the corporate world and started his own company called Present Your Success. In 2018 he joined the podcasting world with his aptly named show titled Climb Every Day. Mark has always been the picture of confidence. But you know what they say. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Throughout most of his time in corporate sales Mark suffered from what he calls imposter syndrome. Underneath the confident exterior was a man who felt like he didn’t deserve the success that was coming his way. Ove

Have you ever had an idea that is stuck to your head like velcro? And I mean really stuck. I have. It excites you, scares the hell out of you, frustrates you, keeps you awake at night and sometimes you wish it would just get the hell out of your head. If this happens to you be thankful. Those are the ideas that can really change your life. Carey Rome is the CEO of Cypress Resource and host of the Caged Vision Podcast. Carey explains that “Caged Vision is the feeling of having an idea. Not one that’s popcorn, meaning it’s just a fleeting idea. But an idea that will not leave you alone. And idea that you continue to build on. That will eat you alive if you don’t figure out a way, how to move it forward, how to make it progress”. In this episode Carey: Happily admits he had to take the State CPA exam 7 times before he passed Talks about his struggles in school as an auditory learner Explains why he chose to study accounting at College Admits that when he launched his podcast he didn’t tell his wife for a

Adam Wilber is an Entrepreneurial Wizard, Corporate Trainer, and a Master Magician. In addition to inventing tricks and props for himself, Adam works in Creative Product Development at Ellusionist, a company that invents tricks for other magicians. With the creative capacity to think through both sides of the illusion, Adam not only fooled audiences, but he also stunned his fellow magicians. Today, Ellusionist is the world’s largest magic company with a line of must-have magic essentials. He won the FU award on the hit TV Show “Fool Us” with Penn & Teller. He’s made appearances on Discovery Channel, SyFy, CBS and has racked up over 10 Million youtube views. He has 5 Patents to his name, is the author of 5 books including his best selling book Creativity: The Magic Formula, and has performed thousands of shows across the globe. I think it’s fair to say Adam knows a thing or two about creativity. He takes all those skills, and the processes he’s learned to provide creativity workshops for corporate clien

Marcus Aurelius Anderson turned 40 years old broke, divorced, bedridden, and paralyzed from the neck down.Today Marcus is a TEDx Speaker, Peak Performance Mindset Coach, and the Best Selling author of “The Gift of Adversity.” Oh yea, he also studies martial arts under one of Bruce Lee’s proteges and is in the best shape of his entire life. If Marcus wants to talk to the world about the gift of adversity, we should listen. His story began when he was preparing to serve overseas with the U.S. infantry and suffered a serious spinal injury. After dying on the operating table... twice, the surgeons saved his life, but told him he'd never walk again. Resignation turned to anger with everyone around him, then anger he directed at himself for being so complacent about life. Fueled by a desire to get a second chance Marcus now found that the biggest naysayers came from the medical community. In this show Marcus explains how he used the gift of adversity to overcome paralysis and pain and to ultimately find his p

Twenty years ago Cory Warfield was homeless and living on the streets. He ended up in a small ski town in Colorado, sharing a  garage with no running water. He got off his butt and started washing dishes in pizza joints and ended up working in the restaurant industry for many years. Today Cory is Co-founder and CEO of Shedwool, a fast growing Employee Scheduling SAS provider, a Semi-finalist in the Miller Lite / Daymond John Tap the Future 2018, a Brand Ambassador for Daymond John “Rise and Grind,” Co-founder/Mentor for You Global Consultants Network , and a Philanthropist / Volunteer (1% for the Planet, Turning Point, Malala Fund). In his spare time he recently launched an online business accelerator! The amazing thing is Cory did all that in less than three years. You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who could more plainly explain how to bootstrap a million dollar + SAS business. Combined that will Cory’s servant. In this episode we get down and deep on his entrepreneurial journey. Cory: Tells us ho

Some people complain. Anthony Delgado gets on with solving problems. He’s a serial entrepreneur whose latest venture has big goals. He wants Puerto Rico to become the Hong Kong of the Caribbean. His mission began in the aftermath of the hurricane damage in Puerto Rico. Anthony wanted to do something to help. His friends told him to send a donation or mail a letter to the Governor. Anthony bought a 1-way ticket to Peurto Rico and hopped on a plane. The biggest problem was power. Being a tech guy Anthony looks at all the sunshine, and with the help of friends back home he gave away 300 solar panels with batteries. The next biggest problem was the damage to tourism, where a huge number of people had lost their jobs. Anthony’s answer? Take advantage of the warm weather to host a major tech event. Then he decided to start a coding school in Peurto Rico that combines education with travel. Anthony Delgado is the CEO and Co-Founder of Disrupt Digital, a full-service digital agency servicing SMB clients around

In what universe can a person consistently miss deadlines without facing serious ramifications? This was the first question that popped into my head when Jolene Stillinger opened up about the way kids are being educated today. Could it really be true that 16 year old students are in a system where there is no expectation to meet deadlines? Students can wait until the very last day of class and hand in assignments and still get credit for them. In moments like this I really start to question if our public education system can be saved. Flash forward ten years and 50% of those students will be working in the gig economy. That means getting out there, getting your own work, doing quality work, and meeting deadlines. This is not some kind of optional skill. When are we going to realize that our children base most of their decisions on the things they see us doing? Not the words or information we try to stuff in their head at school. Full credit to Jolene for going deep and openly sharing her experiences a

Connor Gillivan is the co-founder of FreeeUp.com. He has built two companies to over $10 million in yearly sales within the eCommerce industry, is a leading voice for entrepreneurship and digital marketing, and is the author of Free Up Your Business: 50 Secrets to Bootstrap Million Dollar Companies. Connor started his first eCommerce business, Portlight, drop shipping on the Amazon Marketplace when he was 20 years old and still in college. Together with his co-founders he built a 60 person team located all over the world, partnered with over 1,000 US suppliers, and had total sales of more than $25 million of total. He started his second business, FreeeUp, in 2015 when he and his business partner became frustrated with their online hiring experiences.  They built a 60 person team with freelancers from all over the world, but it took years and endless amounts of turnover to arrive at that team. Just over 3 years into the business FreeeUp has grown their user base to over 15,000 clients around the world. I

HEADLINE: GREAT JOB! YOU’RE FIRED! I hear stories like this every day. People get up every day, go to work, do everything that is asked of them and more, and then they’re on the street looking for work. Bobby Umar knows what that is like. It turns out working 80 hours a  week combined with poor diet choices has consequences. In Bobby’s case, at age 36 his doctor told him he had diabetes. Bobby asked for 2 weeks off to get his blood sugar under control, and suggested he cut back to 50 hours a week. Three weeks later he was let go. During my stint in the corporate world, I was part of a management transition team put in place after a merger between 2 companies. The big boss calls a meeting, walks to the whiteboard and writes “MM” in big letters. “Anybody know what that means,” he asks? Silence. He gets a big smile and says “Meat Market.” More silence. “That means we can lay anybody off and we don’t need cause”. Are all bosses like that? Of course not. But it makes a person think. I’m no economist, but I

JT McCormick shouldn't have succeeded. He was born the mixed-race son of a drug-dealing pimp father and a orphaned, single mother on welfare. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, suffered incredible abuse and racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has no college degree. But succeed he did. Starting by scrubbing toilets, JT hustled and worked his way into better opportunities, eventually hitting it big in the banking and mortgage industry. And then the mortgage industry fell apart. He lost his job, and literally all of his money. In his words he was “negative broke.” That setback sent JT on a journey of discovery that changed everything. He looked in the mirror and realized that the person he had become was in his words “a monster.” He was reminded of his father, the one person he never wanted to be like. Flash forward 10+ years and JT is the CEO of Scribe Media, a company that in 2018 was acknowledged by Entrepreneur Magazine as havin

Imagine you had a chance to interview women entrepreneurs from all over the globe, who are working in the digital space? What would you most like to know. Candyce Costa is on a mission to get those answers for you. This ballet dancer/teacher, turned Social Media entrepreneur is also the Founder and Publisher of Digital Women E-Magazine. The magazine launched in 2018 and the early results include a reach in excess of 750,000, and interviews with 99 Women Entrepreneurs from around the world including Europe, Canada and the United States In this episode Candyce shares with us: Three common traits that stood out in so many of her guests The three most important things she learned in dancing that she applies to her business career Why watching her dance students perform made her more nervous than her own performances Why she started Digital Women E-Magazine and what her plans are for the future The thing she found the most challenging when she first became an entrepreneur (Hint: Most entrepreneurs will easi