Lisa Nirell, Chief Energy Officer of EnergizeGrowth, joins the Bryan Kramer show for real talk on leading a balanced life so you can get more done and feel better, both professionally and personally.

In This Episode

• The importance of daily white space
• How removing yourself from your normal routine and surroundings leads to a more creative life
• Why finding balance means being an entrepreneur anywhere and everywhere
• How relying heavily on technology leads to missed cues and muted intuition
• Why pets are important mindfulness reminders

Resources

• Lisa Nirell on Twitter: @lisa_nirell
• Energize Growth on YouTube
• The Mindful Marketer: How to Stay Present and Profitable in a Data-Driven World

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Jeff Bullas, CEO of JeffBullas.com, joins the Bryan Kramer show for some real talk on climbing the social mountain, the cultural significance of social media, and how to transcend the noise.

In This Episode

• The importance of finding a content distribution vehicle early
• Why following people that are better than you helps develop your own social presence
• How automation can create real connections and help scale your business at the same time
• The growing relevance of analytics
• Why striving for perfection leads to a stagnant career

Resources

• Jeff Bullas on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn
• Hubspot
• Shuttlerock

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John Hall, CEO of Influence & Co., joins the Bryan Kramer show for some real talk on his insightful approach to branding and leadership, why the phrase "personal branding" is misleading, and the reason he aims to NOT be the smartest person in the room.

In This Episode

• The importance of focusing on the bad and boring stuff
• Why your team should be way smarter than you
• How challenges in our personal and professional lives are opportunities for growth
• Success is different for everybody
• Why "personal branding" is a terrible phrase

Resources

• Influence & Co.
• John Hall on Twitter and LinkedIn
• John's Weekly Columns on Forbes and Inc.com

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Chris Brogan, NYTimes best-selling author and CEO of Owner Media Group, joins the Bryan Kramer show for some human conversation about how to change your brand and your reputation, the important changes in communication over the years, and why human connection matters. 

In This Episode:

• The difference between caring about tools and caring about how tools affect business
• How to pivot your personal brand and change people's perception of you
• The changes in communication, sharing, and people over the last five years
• Chris Brogan's methodology for sharing information online
• The connection between adapting your health and adapting your business
• The importance of work/life alignment for success

Resources:

• Owner Media Group
• Brian Fanzo, iSocialFanz
• The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth, by Chris Brogan
• Trust Agents, by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith
• Spartan Races

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Billy Blanks Jr, creator of the Dance It Out dance fitness program, joins the Bryan Kramer show for some human conversation about finding your own path in the shadow of others, fighting for your dream, and empowering others. 

In This Episode:

• How to build a nurturing community where people feel safe and empowered
• How to fight negative associations with your industry
• Why "Dance It Out" has had profound effects on students
• The incredible feat of enriching others' lives while fighting your own personal struggle
• How to know when a risk is worth taking
• How to evaluate whether a fitness program is right for you
• The struggle of finding your own path in the shadow of a parent
• How a comment from Oprah led to a moment of revelation for Billy Blanks Jr.

Resources:

• Dance It Out Program
• Billy's MoveTube Network
• Billy Blanks Jr on Dr. Oz
• NSL: Nspire Sports League
• "The Power of Broke", by Daymond John

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E. Brian Rose, Co-Founder and Owner of JVZoo.com, joins the Bryan Kramer show this week to discuss hogging the spotlight, why staying humble is crucial for the life of your business, and how throwing parties helped him achieve success. 

In This Episode:

• How to get your product in front of the right eyes
• Funneling a need for attention into success
• Why placing trust in others is crucial to your success
• How to deal with and survive the 'feast or famine' nature of breaking into the internet marketing world
• Why your own ideas about money may be causing you to make less
• How to build a loyal community that can save you money on advertising
• Why your ego can harm your business
• Freeing yourself from the modern ideas of productivity and scheduling

Resources:

• EBR's Personal Website
• JVZoo.com
• Daily Marketing Video Tips from E. Brian Rose 
• "Millionaire Within", By E. Brian Rose
• "How to Win Friends and Influence People", By Dale Carnegie
• Marketing Mayhem, JVZoo's Marketing Conference

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Stephen Aartsol, Founder and CEO at Tower Paddle Boards, joins Bryan for some human to human conversation about surviving the Shark Tank, attracting the best talent, management by absence, and ultra productivity. 

In This Episode:

• The two required elements of a successful entrepreneur
• Learning to lead: how to successfully manage people
• Building company culture that attracts top talent
• Learning from mistakes: transforming them into your greatest strengths
• Why people are the most elusive and important variable in achieving financial success
• Extreme productivity hacks: What vital tasks can you abandon?
• What is the most important future trend of internet marketing?
• The best ways to learn while working on the cutting-edge of an industry

Resources:

• Tower Paddle Boards
• Tower Life Magazine
• Tower Made
• Pangiva: Shipping Data Website
• "Zero to One" by Peter Thiel
• Stephen Aarstol's Shark Tank Pitch
• "The Four Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferris

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Wall Street Journal best selling author of "Will It Fly?", internet marketer, and blogger, Pat Flynn joins the Bryan Kramer show to share his wisdom about transparency, building community, and staying humble.

In This Episode:

• What passive income means and how you can use it to your advantage
• The true meaning and value of transparency in the online space
• Why resistance is your most valuable asset
• How to create loyal communities
• Identifying your superpower and applying it
• How to communicate with your audience
• What it means to be a "crash test dummy" and why it can lead to success
• What the "curse of knowledge" is and how it applies to you

Resources:

• Slack
• Pat Flynn Website
• Just in Time Learning Systems
• Sunrise Calendar App
• The One Thing, By Gary Keller and Jay Papasan
• Pat Flynn's New Wall Street Journal Best-Seller Book, "Will It Fly?"
• Pencils of Promise

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Bryan is joined by best-selling author, keynote speaker, social media evangelist, and the Queen of Facebook, Mari Smith, to discuss saying no with honor, investing in yourself, and mentorship.

In This Episode:

• Knowing yourself inside and out
• How to say no in an "honoring way"
• Making the leap and investing in yourself
• Releasing what is holding you back
• The value of finding mentors in your life
• Why you should love your ego
• Why self-care is the key to your productivity
• Why we all need something to aspire to and the quickest way to achieve it

Resources:

• Mari's Website
• Mari's Twitter
• "Rising Strong", By Brene Brown
• "Leading With Emotional Intelligence", By Reldan Nadler
• Adobe Post, Social Graphics App
• BreakTime, App to help you schedule breaks while working
• Mentor to Mari Smith: Darren Hardy of the "Compound Effect"
• Mentor to Mari Smith: Mike Stelzner of the Social Media Examiner

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John Lee Dumas, of the Entrepreneurs on Fire podcast, joins the Bryan Kramer Show to give listeners an inside look into his podcasting process, method to knocking down your biggest hurdle in 100 days, and how to live a life of value. 

In This Episode:

• The single biggest problem plaguing unsuccessful entrepreneurs
• How to create a tipping point
• Building a life of value, not success
• How to identify voids that you can step into
• The simple science of setting and accomplishing goals
• Tools to help you knock over the biggest dominoes in your work
• What to do when you don't have the experience you need
• Why it's okay to be bad sometimes
• Inside John's successful podcast hosting process

Resources:

• EO Fire Podcast
• Freedom Journal Kickstarter to Benefit Pencils of Promise
• Podcaster's Paradise
• John Lee Dumas's Twitter

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Gary Vaynerchuk, of Vaynermedia, Wine Library, and co-founder of VaynerRSE investment fund, joins the Bryan Kramer Show to discuss his greatest weakness, dealing with stress, and how he thinks a healthy ego plays into your business. 

In This Episode:

• What your stress level can tell you about yourself
• Mortality Reality Check: Can it relax you?
• What you can stand to gain from saying "no"
• Brainstorming health hacks
• The boundaries of a healthy ego in business
• The life-changing power of confidence
• Why doing good for others is so important
• Gary's uncanny ability to read future trends... and what he's looking at next
• The quickest way to get ahead in any industry
• What defines an "A Player"

Resources:

• Gary's newest book, "AskGaryVee"
• Gary's Website
• Gary's Twitter
• VaynerMedia
• Gary's book, "Crush It"
• Gary's book, "Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook"
• #AskGaryVee Show
• Wine Library TV
• Obsessed with Samantha Ettus
• The YES Virus

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Author, speaker, advisor, documentary filmmaker and mom, Porter Gale joins the Bryan Kramer show to discuss her typical day, how the intern today can become the CEO of tomorrow, and what it takes to make a true connection with other people.

In This Episode:

• Nurturing a community to keep you motivated and inspired
• Developing extroversion for the introvert
• The crucial importance of asking for help
• Finding the creative voice within each of us
• Not leaving before the miracle
• Why the golden rule is more important now than ever before
• Best advice for young entrepreneurs

Resources:

• Porter's Twitter
• Porter's Website
• "Your Network is Your Net Worth"
• Porter's Recent Social Chorus Webinar

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Marcus Sheridan, Partner of River Pools and Spas and President of the Sales Lion Consultancy, joins the Bryan Kramer show to discuss distilling our thoughts, moments of magic, and how to tell your story.

In This Episode:

• What makes a great event
• Drawing on your creativity in your most stressful moments
• How to develop teaching and learning in everyday conversation
• The marketable value of being able to simplify information
• The power of asking questions
• The buffet principle
• The number one determining factor in your ability to be successful
• Why running a podcast is a great tool for learning

Resources:

• The Mad Marketing Podcast
• Marcus Sheridan's Sales and Marketing Consultancy
• Marcus Sheridan's Twitter
• The Pool School (They Ask, You Answer)
• Jim Rohn

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Juliet Blake joins Bryan Kramer for the very first episode of the BK Show, deconstructing human behavior to find tactics and tools to create peak performance.

Juliet started out as the President of the Henson Company, overseeing the Muppets Franchise as well as all television programming. Today, she serves as the Curator of Special Projects for the Ted Talk Conference and she’s also the producer of her own television and film projects including, “The Hundred Foot Journey”.

At Ted, Juliet helps people tell their stories in an authentic and affecting way. She trains Ted speakers to eliminate any “business-y” impulses in order to focus on drawing out their authenticity. She impresses the importance of really digging deep to find the main thrust of the story you’re telling, encouraging speakers to take the necessary time to truly identify the heart of the matter.

As a visionary and mentor, Juliet shares her advice on identifying authentic stories, finding your path, being the only woman in the room, and never ever giving up.

In This Episode:

• The important difference between speaking and giving a speech
• The importance of both finding mentors and mentoring others
• Inspiration drawn from Ted Talks
• Identifying a story with value
• The transformation of storytelling over the years
• Juliet’s biggest piece of advice
• The experience of being the only woman in the room
• What should really be taught in schools today
• Why Juliet doesn’t plan for the future
• The most important qualities for successful business people