Wednesday, October 12, 2016

How To Negotiate Like An FBI Agent…

From the price of your home, to your car, or a salary… To investor terms, or even the terms of a divorce… Some of the most important decisions you make in life, will require you to negotiate the terms.

Unfortunately most of us, especially here in the US, have no idea how to successfully negotiate, and try to avoid the entire process.

When we’re put into this situation, we rely on a single strategy to get through this uncomfortable process as quickly as we can… We offer to split-the-difference.

Well today, that comes to an end. Today you’re going to learn how to negotiate from one of the best in the world, Christopher Voss.

Chris spent 24 years in the FBI, and was the agency’s lead international kidnapping negotiator.

In over 150 different cases around the world, Chris’ ability to successfully negotiate these tense situations, literally meant life or death to the victim.

And today, he’s going to teach you how to negotiate without confrontation, and in a way that creates a win/win situation for both parties.

And he’s also going to teach you how to identify when you’re being hustled, or taken advantage of in a negotiation.

This is an incredibly valuable skill set that each of us needs to master, and today is your chance to learn how, from one of the best in the world.

Please help me welcome, Christopher Voss…

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How To Negotiate Like An FBI Agent…

From the price of your home, to your car, or a salary… To investor terms, or even the terms of a divorce… Some of the most important decisions you make in life, will require you to negotiate the terms.

Unfortunately most of us, especially here in the US, have no idea how to successfully negotiate, and try to avoid the entire process.

When we’re put into this situation, we rely on a single strategy to get through this uncomfortable process as quickly as we can… We offer to split-the-difference.

Well today, that comes to an end. Today you’re going to learn how to negotiate from one of the best in the world, Christopher Voss.

Chris spent 24 years in the FBI, and was the agency’s lead international kidnapping negotiator.

In over 150 different cases around the world, Chris’ ability to successfully negotiate these tense situations, literally meant life or death to the victim.

And today, he’s going to teach you how to negotiate without confrontation, and in a way that creates a win/win situation for both parties.

And he’s also going to teach you how to identify when you’re being hustled, or taken advantage of in a negotiation.

This is an incredibly valuable skill set that each of us needs to master, and today is your chance to learn how, from one of the best in the world.

Please help me welcome, Christopher Voss…

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

What To Do When Facing Death…

In 2009, Mike Koenigs was on top of the world… He had created one of the most innovative software companies in the marketing world, and had pulled off a product launch that produced over $9,000,000 in sales in just 7 days.

A year later, he’d do it again with a second launch that produced $7,000,000 in a single week.

And then at the age of 45, it all went sideways. Some mysterious health problems starting to show up, so he went in to see his doctor.

A few hours later, he walked out with a death sentence, and six months left to live.

The good news, is that Mike was able to beat back the Grim Reaper, and today he joins us to share his story and words of wisdom when it comes to facing death… What do you do with your family, with your business, and your friendships?

How do you keep a positive attitude and find the strength to fight?

You’ll hear about all of that and more in this amazing interview, so with that being said, here is Mike Koenigs….

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What To Do When Facing Death…

In 2009, Mike Koenigs was on top of the world… He had created one of the most innovative software companies in the marketing world, and had pulled off a product launch that produced over $9,000,000 in sales in just 7 days.

A year later, he’d do it again with a second launch that produced $7,000,000 in a single week.

And then at the age of 45, it all went sideways. Some mysterious health problems starting to show up, so he went in to see his doctor.

A few hours later, he walked out with a death sentence, and six months left to live.

The good news, is that Mike was able to beat back the Grim Reaper, and today he joins us to share his story and words of wisdom when it comes to facing death… What do you do with your family, with your business, and your friendships?

How do you keep a positive attitude and find the strength to fight?

You’ll hear about all of that and more in this amazing interview, so with that being said, here is Mike Koenigs….

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Thursday, September 29, 2016

How To Build A Brand That Lasts 100 Years

I’m insatiably fascinated by entrepreneurs who have managed to take an idea and turn it into a product, and then who managed to turn that product into a brand.

In the online world, most entrepreneurs I’ve observed, and I include myself in this group, have managed to build successful businesses that come and go in a matter of years. In fact, I can think of very few who are still building the same brand and business past the five year mark.

Well today, you’re going to hear a fascinating story, from an incredibly bright entrepreneur who is building her company to last 100 years.

Her name is Victoria Tsai, and she’s the Founder of the boutique skincare company called Tatcha.

Tatcha is a living example of what it looks like to start a company and create a product that’s based on a story, a commitment to uncompromising quality, a clear set of values, and a 100 year vision.

It’s incredibly inspiring, and filled with words of wisdom that will serve you and your business now and into the future.

So please help me welcome Victoria Tsai.

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How To Build A Brand That Lasts 100 Years

I’m insatiably fascinated by entrepreneurs who have managed to take an idea and turn it into a product, and then who managed to turn that product into a brand.

In the online world, most entrepreneurs I’ve observed, and I include myself in this group, have managed to build successful businesses that come and go in a matter of years. In fact, I can think of very few who are still building the same brand and business past the five year mark.

Well today, you’re going to hear a fascinating story, from an incredibly bright entrepreneur who is building her company to last 100 years.

Her name is Victoria Tsai, and she’s the Founder of the boutique skincare company called Tatcha.

Tatcha is a living example of what it looks like to start a company and create a product that’s based on a story, a commitment to uncompromising quality, a clear set of values, and a 100 year vision.

It’s incredibly inspiring, and filled with words of wisdom that will serve you and your business now and into the future.

So please help me welcome Victoria Tsai.

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Monday, September 26, 2016

How To Save America, One Story At A Time… With Quiz

If you want to know the destiny of a business, or an institution, or a society, you only need to look at one thing… The values held by the leaders of those organizations.

Freedom, liberty, honor, and the rule of law… These were the kinds of values that America was founded upon 300 hundred years ago.

And yet in the past 20 years, I’ve watched those values disappear with my very own eyes. When I think of America today, and look at the leadership found in Washington, words like deception, corruption, greed, treason, and secrecy come to mind.

Today our leaders do not do the right things for the right reasons, they do what’s right for them, and when those are the types of values demonstrated by a societies leaders, that society is doomed.

And so we have a choice… We can sellout and follow their lead and drive America into a leaderless, valueless, nation of corruption where it’s every man and woman for themselves, or we can turn back toward the principles that directed this country to greatness.

This podcast is my humble little effort to be a part of the solution with more than just lip service.

And when I started it almost two years ago, one of the individuals at the top of my wish list was a gentleman named, Mike Rowe.

13 Years ago, Mike decided to start a show called Dirty Jobs in order to shine a spotlight on the true heroes of this country… The everyday working men and women who have built America, one job, and one small business at a time.

Men who measure their success not by the amount of money they make, but by the amount of pride they take in the quality of their work.

On Labor Day of 2008, he Launched the MikeRoweWorks Foundation which provides financial assistance to individuals with a desire to learn a skill that is in demand. The Foundation has been instrumental in granting more than $3 million in education for trade schools across the country.

And as of February, he launched a podcast called, The Way I Heard It, which has already received over 30 million downloads…

Well today Mike was gracious enough to join us on Self Made Man, and in addition to discussing the current challenges faced by the United States and the solutions, we also dive into the challenges that come with being in the public eye, and how to respond to negativity, which he has turned into an art.

This is an incredible interview with valuable lessons for every leader and entrepreneur who wants to make a difference…

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