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.
.jpg?width=300&name=71qTN4Ceb6L._RI_SX300_%20(2).jpg)
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
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
