Michal Stawicki runs the blog Expand Beyond Yourself and he is a progress fanatic. Originally from Poland, Michal explains what are some of his secrets to being consistent. Before he started journaling, Michal was overweight, stressed, and he worried constantly about his finances. However, one day he woke up and decided he had complete control to transform his life, and so he did!
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Michal experienced joy?
● What do people consistently ask Michal for help with?
● Michal has been consistently writing in his online journal since 2013.
● What does Michal journal about?
● Why does Michal like to write?
● What are some of the secrets to being consistent?
● What are some of Michal’s big goals?
● What is Michal’s personal mission statement, and what does it mean to him?
● A personal mission statement helps filter big life choices.
● What has been the most unexpected benefit from joining Iron Sharpens Iron?
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Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Balance,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
When Andreas Jones left the military, he joined the corporate world and became the Vice President of SunTrust within two years. Andreas knew with his expertise, he could help others achieve the same sort of success he did, which is why he started his own company, Combat Business Coaching. Andreas discusses how his experience in the military helped him become the man he is today, and why he joined the Iron Sharpens Iron community.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Andreas experienced joy?
● Why did Andreas start his business?
● Without a college degree, Andreas became the Vice President of SunTrust, by the time he was 28-years-old.
● Andreas wasn’t very happy with his corporate job, so he hired a coach to help him.
● What were people asking Andreas for help with?
● Andreas talks about his online marketing course.
● What is Andreas currently obsessed about?
● How does Andreas’s faith and moral code transfer to his business life?
● Andreas talks about some of the routines that keep him successful.
● Why did Andreas join the Iron Sharpens Iron community?
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Masterminds,
Balance,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
It's a wonderful experience guesting in Ian Garlic's podcast, The Garlic Marketing Show Podcast. It this episode, some of the things we have discussed are:
- Importance of relationships
- The importance of referrals
- Having the growth-mindset
- The importance to understand that we aren't alone in our fears, shame, etc.
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
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Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity,
Discipline
Tony Fonte is a coach, speaker, and author. Tony’s wife passed away suddenly and it left Tony to care for his very young daughter at the time. Yet through all the darkness Tony has faced, he was able to find the light. He understands what it is like to experience painful loss, which is why he helps others going through bad times find a new beginning.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Tony experienced joy?
● What kinds of things do people consistently ask Tony for help with?
● How does Tony help people with their mindset?
● What’s happening on the inside dictates what’s happening on the outside.
● What is Tony obsessed with right now?
● Why did Tony start his coaching business?
● Unfortunately, Tony’s wife passed away suddenly after 6 months of being married together.
● How does Tony incorporate his faith into his professional life?
● What are some of Tony’s routines?
● No matter how hard it gets, keep going.
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Masterminds,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Cade Joiner is the owner of Shred-X Corporation. Cade, who is originally from Georgia, was working in Washington and was absolutely miserable. He hated the weather and his job, so he prayed to God to show him a sign. Well, God delivered him that sign and Cade knew he had to pack up his stuff, quit his job, and move back home to start what is now the largest independent shredding company in the Southeast.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Cade experienced joy?
● What does Cade and his family like to do together?
● What kind of tasks does Cade consistently help people with?
● Cade left his full-time job on a leap of faith, and doesn't regret it one bit!
● How did Cade's parents respond when Cade suddenly quit his job?
● What is Cade currently obsessed with?
● Cade tries to read a new book every week.
● Spending 10-15 minutes with the men in the community has been incredibly valuable for Cade.
● What kind of routines or systems does Cade have?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of Iron Sharpens Iron?
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Character,
Business Coaching,
Family,
Balance,
Career,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
I had such a great time taking to Patrick Antonucci. On this episode, we talked about:
- Why isolation is the enemy of excellence.
- Strength begins when you let the veil down.
- The importance of launching your ship out of the harbor.
- The power of masterminds.
- Operating in your zone of genius.
- Greatness isn’t born, it’s grown.
- Why you need to narrow your focus.
- Motivation is an exhaustible resource.
- Why you need a purpose in your life.
- You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.
- Dangers of pornography.
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Balance,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity,
Discipline
Nick Pavlidis is a terrible husband, which is why he wrote a book on this very subject. Nick discusses why it took him so long to write his book, but is grateful he finally finished it because it has lead him down some new business opportunities. Find out more about Nick and his professional ghostwriting career on this podcast episode!
Episode Highlights:
● What is Nick's favorite memory?
● Nick has been focused on saying yes a lot more these past few years.
● Nick is more a person of principle person than he is a process person.
● What are some of Nick's core principles?
● What is something Nick is obsessed with right now?
● Nick talks about his book, Confessions of a Terrible Husband.
● Nick has been ghostwriting professionally for the past year, but technically he's been ghostwriting for the past decade.
● What is Nick currently working on?
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of Iron Sharpens Iron?
● Nick offers some parting words of advice.
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Coaching,
Character,
Marriage,
Family,
Balance,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Parenting,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
"I actually loved the conversation I had with Aaron and I walked away from the call feeling awesome. One of my biggest frustrations with online business is that there are so many sales gimmicks and Aaron is a perfect reminder that we don't need to fall into the trap of chasing dollars. Instead, we need to focus on building relationships." - Steve Roy
I loved the conversation as well! Such an awesome time! Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Coaching,
Character,
Business Coaching,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Jerad Spencer is a general sales manager at Twin City Motors. Jerad wants to do something a bit different at his dealership. As many may know, dealerships do not have the best reputation, but Jared hopes to change that by using Zappos as a prime example of how to instill a WOW! customer service experience. Find out more on today's show.
Highlights from This Episode:
● If a movie was being made of Jerad's life, what would the name of his movie be?
● Does Jerad have any hidden talents?
● How has Jerad's background in ceramics improved the way he sells today?
● Jerad wants to improve the culture of his dealership, because dealerships tend to have a bad rep.
● Jerad called Zappos customer service and asked the representative what it was like to work at Zappos.
● Daniel talks about Horst Schulze, who he heard speak at the Global Leadership Summit.
● Has Jerad's team shared what they'd like to change in their company culture?
● Why did Jerad join Iron Sharpens Iron?
● How does Jerad stay focused?
● Look forward to Jerad's new website, Two Car Dudes.
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Business Coaching,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Bill Watkins and Robert Mallon are the co-founders of Rusty Lion Academy. They're on an amazing mission to help give a life of meaning to a million men. They've been best friends for the last 20 years, and are dedicated to building a better world with one man, one business, and one family at a time.
Highlights from This Episode:
● If a movie is being made of both Bill and Robert's life, what would the name of their movie be?
● How did Bill and Robert meet? They've been best friends for about 20 years.
● It is Bill and Robert's goal to help a million men.
● Bill and Robert launched their business in 2013, at an age where their peers were looking to settle down and retire.
● Bill was a lone wolf, but realized it was better to join together than to be apart. How did he get out of the lone wolf mentality?
● How has Robert's work in the men's ministry helped him?
● How do Bill and Robert create an environment where men can let their guard down?
● What is The Lion's Den?
● Bill and Robert have a special gift for Big A's audience!
● Bill and Robert leave us with some final pieces of advice and wisdom.
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Motivation,
Accountability,
Character,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Preparation
