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
Steve Duffley has been married for 28 years and has 5 children between the ages of 15 to 24. Steve is an incredibly giving and charitable person. He has consecutively attended all of the Eight Days of Hope events, where volunteers help rebuild homes following a natural disaster. Also, stay tuned for a special guest appearance from Steven's son, Christopher.
Highlights from This Episode:
● When was the last time Steve experienced joy?
● What is it like to have a camera crew follow Steve and his family around?
● What kind of tasks does Steve consistently help people with?
● What is something Steve is currently obsessed with?
● Steve talks about Eight Days of Hope
● Steve and his son Christopher have started the Mission Possible podcast together.
● Daniel appeared on Steve and Christopher's podcast. You can find him on episode 11!
● What does Steve's mission statement mean to him?
● Steve talks about his morning routine.
● What has been the most unexpected benefit of Iron Sharpens Iron?
Click HERE top listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Business Coaching,
Balance,
Interviews,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
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
In this View from the Top Podcast, we have Matt Fortnow as guest. Matt is one of the guys who put fantasy sports on the Internet. He and his friends created the official fantasy sports games for NFL, MLB, CBS SportsLine, and several others. In 1999, Matt and his friends sold their company to CBSsports for eight figures.
Highlights from This Episode:
● How is Matt's Peers app coming along?
● How does Peers actually work?
● What is Matt's favorite memory?
● Matt is a huge Red Sox fan!
● It's always great to root for the underdog and then see them come back to the top!
● How did Matt get into consulting entrepreneurs and startups?
● Strategic business partners can greatly boost your business and you won't have to give up any equity!
● How did Matt know he had something special when he was putting fantasy sports online?
● Vet your idea with a group of close friends.
● Never give up!
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Coaching,
Business Coaching,
Finances,
Balance,
Interviews,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Randy Williams is the President of Talley & Twine, a luxury watch company. Randy was laid off from his job while working on his startup. He decided to commit 100% of his time to his watch company, and within 6 months after he had been fired, he was able to triple the sales of his business. Randy believes there's a lot of power to making one commitment and that you can do no wrong if you always, always choose to do the right thing under God.
Highlights from This Episode:
● What is Randy's favorite memory?
● Randy talks about his newborn daughter.
● What does Randy consider himself an expert in?
● Randy enjoys photography in his spare time. What kind of software and gear does he use?
● How does Randy's faith intersect with his professional life?
● Randy will either do it the right way, especially in God's eyes, or he will not do it at all.
● If a partnership is simply not working, then it's best to cut your ties even if you need the money.
● When Randy put his full attention on his business, sales tripled within 6 months.
● Randy admits that, as a husband with a newborn baby, he would have never quit his job.
● How has Iron Sharpens Iron helped Randy be a better entrepreneur?
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Motivation,
Accountability,
Business Coaching,
Balance,
Career,
Interviews,
Community,
Relationships,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Podcast,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
Move Forward,
Blueprint,
Preparation,
Integrity
Chris Shrader has been a mortgage banker for the last 31 years and has some great financial advice to share the listeners who are about to purchase a home for the very first time. There is such a thing as good debt, but Chris believes you should avoid it as best as you can. All of this and more on today's episode!
Highlights from This Episode:
● What actor would Chris pick to play him?
● Chris wanted to be a doctor when he grew up.
● Interests rates right now are at an all-time low.
● It's irresponsible to refinance your home and use that additional money for a vacation.
● There is such a thing as good debt, but you should avoid it if you can.
● What advice would Chris give to someone who is purchasing a home for the first time?
● Why does Chris have such a passion for swimming?
● Why did Chris join Iron Sharpens Iron?
● Chris is looking for new career opportunities.
● What have been some of the unexpected benefits of ISI?
Click HERE to listen to the full episode.
Topics:
Life Coaching,
Accountability,
Business Coaching,
Finances,
Balance,
Interviews,
Success,
Significance,
Priorities,
Tips,
Commitment,
Persistent,
Consistent,
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
