Capability Amplifier

What happens when you reach a certain level of success and realize the financial strategies you've been using may no longer fit where you are today?In this episode of Capability Amplifier, I sit down with Dana Cornell, founder of Cornell Capital Holdings, for a fascinating conversation about how successful business owners can think differently about taxes, investing, income, risk, and protecting what they've built.Dana has seen both sides of the financial world.He managed more than $1.4 billion at Morgan Stanley, served hundreds of clients, and eventually gained access to the advanced planning strategies being used with families at a very different level of wealth.What he saw changed the direction of his career.Dana realized there was an enormous difference between traditional wealth management and the coordinated approach available to ultra-wealthy families. Eventually, that gap became big enough that he decided to leave and build something different.Dana and I dug into what he learned behind the scenes, the mistakes successful founders often make with their own money, and why your financial strategy needs to evolve as your business and wealth become more complex.In this episode, Dana and I break down:Why Dana walked away from a $1.4 billion practice at Morgan Stanley?The 1% advisory fee that may actually be costing you closer to 20%Why do the ultra-wealthy keep most of their liquid capital out of stocks and bonds?What founders should understand about private and pre-IPO investing?Why the tax planning on a business or real estate sale has to happen before you sell?The risk most wealthy families overlook, and it isn't the marketEveryone has a CPA, an attorney, and an advisor. Almost nobody has a quarterbackOne of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that financial complexity requires coordination.You can have a great CPA, a great attorney, and a great financial advisor. But if nobody is looking at the entire picture and taking responsibility for how all those pieces work together, opportunities can easily get missed.For successful founders and business owners, this is an important conversation about making sure the wealth you've worked so hard to create is being managed with the same level of intention you bring to your businessTake Dana's free financial diagnostic quiz (10 questions or less — get your wealth score and freedom score): https://cchquiz.comWant Dana's tax calculator? Email [email protected] and he'll send it to you personally. Take the report to your CPA.DISCLAIMER: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, tax, investment, or legal advice. Dana Cornell is affiliated with Cornell Capital Holdings LLC. Nothing here is an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security. Certain investments discussed may only be available to accredited investors. Consult your own CPA, attorney, and financial advisor before making any decisions.TIME STAMPS[00:00:00] Why Dana Cornell Left Traditional Wealth Management[00:03:42] Building a Career From Door-to-Door Prospecting[00:06:46] The Moment That Changed Dana's Career[00:09:31] How the Ultra-Wealthy Approach Financial Planning[00:12:04] Three Strategies That Move the Needle[00:14:10] Preserve, Produce, Protect, and Pass[00:17:21] Understanding the Real Cost of Advisory Fees[00:20:31] Alternative Investments and the Family-Office Model[00:25:08] Private and Pre-IPO Investing[00:29:47] Planning Around Business and Real Estate Sales[00:32:21] Building a Coordinated Team of Advisors[00:35:47] The Financial Diagnostic and Next Steps PS – When you’re ready, here’s how I can help: Want to find the hidden revenue in your business? Grab a Cup of Coffee with me: AiAccelerator.com/1kReady to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and create “Your Next Act”? Watch this.Discover More???? Ai Accelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFree???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/koenigsmike???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal

What if the biggest breakthrough of our lifetime isn't simply another technology?What if it's a new way of thinkingIn this episode of Capability Amplifier, Dan Sullivan and Mike Koenigs explore a fascinating comparison between one of history's most important inventions - zero - and the rise of modern Ai.Dan explains how the adoption of zero transformed commerce, science, mathematics, and civilization itself. Together, they discuss why Ai may represent a similar cognitive shift, changing how entrepreneurs think, solve problems, and create value long before its full impact becomes obvious.The conversation explores why markets adopt transformational ideas faster than institutions, why entrepreneurs often recognize opportunity before everyone else, and why treating Ai as infrastructure instead of a novelty may shape the future of business, education, healthcare, and innovation.If you're building a company, leading a team, or simply trying to understand where technology is taking us, this episode offers an insightful framework for thinking about what's coming next.In this episode, Dan and I break down:Why Dan compares Ai to the invention of zeroHow cognitive breakthroughs reshape entire civilizationsWhy entrepreneurs adopt new capabilities before institutionsAi as infrastructure instead of just another software toolHow innovation accelerates when thinking changesWhy healthcare, education, and science may evolve rapidlyThe role of entrepreneurs in building the next generation of businessesWhy history offers clues about the future of Ai The future belongs to the people who learn faster, think differently, and build with Ai. Dan and Mike explore why that future has already begun. TIME STAMP00:00 - Zero was just the beginning03:00 - Why zero transformed civilization09:45 - Ai as a cognitive breakthrough14:10 - Why resistance always comes first19:00 - Ai, medicine, and scientific progress25:10 - Entrepreneurship and behavioral advantage31:20 - Innovation, competition, and global adoption36:00 - Why Ai is becoming infrastructure40:00 - What entrepreneurs should build nextDiscover More???? Ai Accelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFree???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/koenigsmike???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal

What capabilities does Ai amplify best?In this episode of Capability Amplifier, Dan Sullivan and Mike Koenigs explore how Ai is changing entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation.The discussion examines why some entrepreneurs are accelerating faster than ever while others struggle to adapt. Through real-world examples, Dan and Mike discuss how Ai can compress development cycles, improve storytelling, accelerate experimentation, and help entrepreneurs focus on higher-value strategic work.More importantly, they explore the relationship between capability and ambition - and why new tools often create entirely new possibilities for the future.In this episode, Dan and I break down:Which entrepreneurs benefit most from AiWhy storytelling is becoming increasingly importantHow Ai removes traditional barriers to executionThe role of experimentation in modern entrepreneurshipBuilding software and business concepts fasterThe relationship between capability and ambitionWhy collaboration creates larger opportunitiesLessons from previous technology revolutionsThe future of entrepreneurial innovationHow strategy becomes more valuable as execution acceleratesIf you're curious about how Ai can amplify your creativity, ambition, and ability to solve bigger problems, this episode is a must-watch.  Time Stamps[00:00] Which Capabilities Does Ai Amplify?[03:45] Building A New Business Vision[07:40] The End Of Traditional Gatekeepers[12:00] Why Storytelling Matters More Than Ever[15:20] Lessons From Previous Technology Revolutions[19:00] The New Entrepreneurial Advantage[23:10] Faster Feedback And Better Decisions[27:00] Four Areas Of Capability Amplification[31:00] Why Capability Creates More Ambition[35:20] Creating Bigger Futures Through Collaboration[40:00] Removing Friction From Innovation[46:30] The Next Ten ExperimentsPS – When you’re ready, here’s how I can help: Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet my team for a 60 Minute, 1:1 Idea Deep Dive  here: www.AiAccelerator.com/Ai1k Ready to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and create “Your Next Act”? Watch this.Discover More???? Ai Accelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFree???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/koenigsmike???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal

What if the key to your future isn't finding something newWhat if it's understanding what you've already built?In this episode, Dan Sullivan introduces a new Strategic Coach thinking tool called Best Numbers, Bigger Story. The framework helps entrepreneurs identify their most important achievements, understand the stories behind them, and use both as the foundation for future growth.Mike Koenigs takes the exercise one step further by running the framework through multiple Ai systems, revealing new opportunities, patterns, and possibilities hidden inside years of entrepreneurial experience.The conversation expands into intellectual property, innovation, competition, entrepreneurship, and why progress often comes from building on existing strengths rather than starting over.In this episode, Dan and I break down:Dan Sullivan's new Best Numbers, Bigger Story framework for creating a bigger future from your past successesHow Mike used multiple Ai tools to expand, refine, and amplify Dan's thinking processWhy entrepreneurs should focus on improving their own numbers and story instead of competing with othersThe role of intellectual property, innovation, and continuous reinvention in long-term growthHow Ai can help entrepreneurs think bigger, move faster, and uncover new opportunities hidden in their existing experience and expertisIf you're building your next chapter, this conversation will help you see your experience, expertise, and opportunities in a completely different way.Listen in and start creating your Bigger Story!!!Time Stamps00:00 - Best Numbers Bigger Story07:38 - Strategic Coach example15:34 - Building from past success17:35 - Ai amplification process22:19 - Lifetime thinking framework24:28 - Competition-free growth31:08 - Ai as a meta coach37:58 - Opportunity discovery41:05 - The future feels normal46:40 - Reinvention and growth53:43 - Energy and innovation01:26:40 - Entrepreneurs and changeDiscover More???? Ai Accelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFre???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/koenigsmike???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal

What if the smartest path to your future runs straight through your past? In this episode of Capability Amplifier, Dan Sullivan and I dig into how Ai is reshaping the way entrepreneurs think, create, and build.I share what I have been doing in live workshops. I use Ai to study a person's body of work, then help them shape a clearer, more exciting future, often inside a single session. We look at the tools that make this possible and why a rough working prototype can do more than a polished plan.Dan brings the strategic lens. He explains why so many entrepreneurs try to escape their past, and makes the case that their history is their biggest asset. He also walks through his free-day system, how he plans and protects his time, and why he comes back from time off with what he calls a new brain.We get into the mindset behind all of it: structure that creates freedom, the kind of client who is the best fit for this work, and why collaboration is the part of Ai that excites us most.The core idea is simple. Your past is your edge. Use it well, and Ai can help you build what's next faster than you thought possible.In this episode, Dan and I break down:How Ai can turn your past work into ideas for your next moveThe tools that make fast prototyping possible, and what each one doesWhy a rough working model beats a perfect planThe paid conversation that attracts people who are ready to actDan's free-day system and how he guards his timeWhy structure in one area of life creates freedom in anotherThe traits that make someone a great fit for this kind of workKEY TAKEAWAYSTreat your history as an asset - your past projects, content, and clients are raw material Ai can shape into your next offer.Prototype before you commit - a rough working model can teach you more in a day than a perfect plan does in a month.Add a small barrier to entry - asking people to invest a little upfront attracts the ones who show up ready to act.Decide your time off first - set the number of days you will not work this year before you fill the rest of the calendar.Guard your free days with a plan - hand work to your team in advance, and protect the time the way you protect a key meeting.Use Ai to filter, not just create - point it at your inbox to surface dropped balls, and at your calendar to match your days to your goals.Build structure so you can be creative - predictability in one part of life frees you to take bigger swings in another.Choose clients who like themselves - the best fit are ambitious people who value their own growth and have invested in it before.Time Stamps00:00 Why entrepreneurs have a real edge01:37 Mike's early-morning Ai workshop02:56 Building a member's future self, live08:55 Turning years of episodes into a book11:36 A faster way to build a business15:14 The paid coffee chat that finds better clients18:19 Dan's Bill of Rights book and faster writing with Ai25:00 Mapping Dan's capabilities with Ai35:16 Schedule your free days first36:44 How Dan guards his free days48:03 Using Ai to clear your inbox and calendar56:44 Your past points to your better futurePS – When you’re ready, here’s how I can help: Want to discover your next big opportunity? Meet my team for a 60 Minute, 1:1 Idea Deep Dive  here: www.AiAccelerator.com/Ai1k Ready to reinvent yourself, your business, and your brand, and create “Your Next Act”? Watch this.Discover More???? Ai Accelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFree???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@koenigsmike???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal

What happens when an Ai agent is given one goal, trained on the right inputs, and left to run for 13 hours?In this episode of Capability Amplifier, Dan and I walk through exactly that. While sitting in the audience at Abundance360, I built an Ai agent designed to win Peter Diamandis's $3.5 million sci-fi film competition. The agent produced five fully edited three-minute trailers - complete with original scripts, character designs, mood boards, voiceovers, soundtracks, sound effects, and final edits. Total production cost: $48.Dan watched every film live during the conversation. His reactions - and his observations about the timeless nature of storytelling, Shakespeare's technique of starting in the middle, and why asking "who does this hurt?" is the fastest way to kill creative opportunity - give this episode a depth that goes well beyond the technology itself.We also cover the broader picture: what this speed and accessibility means for entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone who has ever had a story to tell but thought the barrier to entry was too high.The core message from both is clear: the tools are no longer the obstacle. Great storytelling is still the moat. And the window to get ahead of this is open right now.In this episode, Dan and I cover:How Mike built an Ai agent at Abundance360 with a single mission - win a $3.5 million film competitionThe "cheat code" of training an agent on the judge's known preferences before startingA full walkthrough of all five Ai-generated film trailers with Dan reacting in real timeWhy Dan says Shakespeare's storytelling technique shows up in all five filmsThe $48 total production cost reveal and what it signals for the future of filmmakingThe five-day production of a full one-man musical show using Ai and real performance combinedDan's warning: the question "who does this hurt?" stops creativity before it startsMike's 10% time compounding framework and how it changes decision-makingWhy the moat in creative work is now the storytelling and the wrangler - not the toolsWhat comes next with Ai agents - breakthroughs Mike previews for a future episodeNote: The observations and experiments shared in this episode reflect Mike Koenigs's personal experience with Ai filmmaking tools. Results will vary based on tools used, prompts, and creative direction applied. This is not a guarantee of any specific outcome.TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction and the Abundance360 setup explained02:40 - Why the barrier to professional filmmaking has collapsed04:58 - How Mike built and trained the Ai agent to win the competition08:50 - Automated mood boards, character design, and pre-production09:55 - Film 1: "The Seed" - a Studio Ghibli-style story about growth and hope12:03 - Film 2: "The Memory Weaver" - memory, loss, and preserving legacy14:37 - Film 3: "The Star Maker" - grief, space, and building light in the dark17:07 - Film 4: "Symphony of Life" - learning to hear what nature has been saying19:24 - Film 5: "Architect of Dreams" - finally building something worth keeping21:59 - The $48 total production cost reveal and what it means27:22 - Why consumers with new capabilities disrupt every industry35:38 - The 10% time compounding framework and Dan's three wins a day method Discover More????AiAccelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFree???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/koenigsmike ???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal 

Get Jimmie's book free: JimmieApplegate.comBook a conversation: BeaconTreatmentCenter.com  Email Jimmie: [email protected] What if everything you thought you knew about recovery was built on a broken foundation?In this episode of Capability Amplifier, I sit down with Jimmie Applegate, founder of Beacon Treatment Center in Arizona, author of Addicted to Failure, and a man who spent 30 years in the grip of addiction before finding what actually works. What he built on the other side of that journey is one of the most thoughtful, science-backed, and genuinely human approaches to recovery I've ever come across.Jimmie's guiding principle is simple but powerful: there are as many doorways to recovery as there are people. The moment you force everyone through the same door, you start losing them. Addiction is customized to the individual, and so recovery has to be too.We go deep on the 4 doors every person in recovery moves through, the real neuroscience behind why 30-day programs fail, what it takes to reach someone who hasn't admitted they have a problem yet, and the vision Jimmie is building toward, including a new facility in the Black Hills to serve the Lakota Nation, where the average adult male dies at 47.The people you'll hear from in this episode - Ryan, Travis, Sheldon, and Talbot - all came through Jimmie's program and now work inside it. They are proof the doors exist.In this episode, Jimmie and I break down:Why the traditional recovery system keeps cycling people through failure - and what the alternative looks likeThe 4 doors to recovery and what each one actually means in a person's lifeReal stories from men who hit every kind of rock bottom, and what finally changedWhy rock bottom is not always required, and why waiting for it is sometimes fatalThe science behind brain rewiring and why 6 to 8 months is the real minimumHow intentional stress, nature, and brotherhood are built into the treatment modelThe role of multi-generational trauma, especially in Native American communitiesWhat Jimmie is building next - the app, the Black Hills facility, and the $7 million askNote: The experiences and recovery stories shared in this episode are real accounts from individuals who went through Jimmie's program. Nothing in this conversation constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you love is dealing with addiction or a related mental health challenge, please reach out to a qualified professional or contact Jimmie's team directly.Time Stamp00:00 - Introduction and the 4 doors framework overview02:47 - Door 1: The event that changes everything04:02 - Door 2: Surrender vs. just recognizing the problem06:18 - Door 3: Hope and purpose - the campfire story08:48 - Door 4: Transformation - you won't recognize their eyes11:32 - Jimmie reveals: Alex from the book is him13:44 - Jimmie's son and the neuroscience pivot that changed everything19:49 - Real stories: Ryan, Travis, Sheldon, and Talbot40:59 - The science: why 30 days is where brain repair is just starting44:41 - The app, the Black Hills facility, and the $7 million missionDiscover More????AiAccelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFree???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/koenigsmike ???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal

What if your biggest competitive advantage is already sitting inside your business, untapped?In this episode of Capability Amplifier, I sit down with Michael Rozbruch and Isaac Park to talk about how they built AutoDrive CRM, the nation's only marketing CRM designed specifically for tax resolution professionals.Michael spent 16 years growing a tax resolution firm from a dining room table startup into a $23 million company. After exiting in 2014, he launched Roz Strategies with his wife and business partner Rosalind, and went on to coach and train over 14,000 tax professionals. But his members kept running into the same wall: they couldn't automate the follow-up the way Michael had.Isaac Park came in as a digital marketing and automation specialist and helped Michael do something remarkable,he took decades of proven IP and packaged it into a scalable platform that any tax resolution pro can use.One beta user, CPA Toph Sheldon, went from struggling to convert leads at $400K-$600K to projecting $1.8 million in 2025, without spending more on marketing. Just better follow-up.This conversation is a masterclass in mentor-to-implementer partnerships, turning intellectual property into leverage, and why the niche you ignore might be the biggest opportunity in your market.In this episode, we cover:Why the best tech partner is probably already inside your business - and how to spot themMichael's 11-touch, 180-day follow-up system that converted 67% of unconverted consultationsHow Isaac learned to listen for the outcome first and fill in the technical details secondWhy most tax pros (and professional practice owners) have a case management system, not a real marketing CRMThe difference between a yes-man and a true problem solver - and why it matters for any partnershipHow Michael and Rosalind earmark a monthly budget specifically for testing and learningWhat the AutoDrive beta rollout taught them about building scalable software from proven IPWhere Ai fits into the future of AutoDrive - and what "solo millionaires" could look like in this industryTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: packaging decades of expertise into a scalable product02:14 - Michael's origin story: from fired on the 405 to $23M firm05:05 - Discovering the IP: how a tax resolution business became a coaching empire07:12 - Isaac joins the story: from implementation to partnership09:14 - What to look for in a tech partner (and where to find them)14:26 - Isaac's approach: submit to the authority, earn the freedom21:05 - The 11-touch, 180-day follow-up system that converts 67% of leads25:30 - Toph Sheldon: from $600K to $1.8M using AutoDrive38:01 - How to decide what to build next - and what to leave alone43:30 - Advice to their past selves: move faster, solve the big problem soonerDiscover More????AiAccelerator Book: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/AiBookFree???? Referral Party: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/RPFree???? Your Next Act: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/YNAFree???? Private Experiences: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/PEFree???? Follow Mike????️ Podcast: http://www.MrBz.com/CA???? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/koenigsmike ???? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekoenigs???? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/koenigs???? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikekoenigs???? X: https://X.com/mikekoenigsreal

The Real Darius MirshahzadehWe've got an incredibly raw, real, and vulnerable conversation to share with you today. Mike sat down with his friend Darius Mirshahzadeh for a fascinating deep dive into his journey of reinvention and finding purpose after building and exiting a massively successful business. As founders and achievers, we put so much pressure on ourselves to constantly push forward and accomplish more. But what happens when you've seemingly "achieved it all" on the outside, while feeling empty and lost on the inside? That was Darius' experience, and I know a lot of you can relate. In this episode, Darius courageously opens up about his mental health struggles, family dynamics, and the rock bottom moments that ultimately led him to reinvent himself and realign with his true purpose. We were moved by his authenticity and think you will be too. Darius has so much wisdom around surrendering control, letting go of goals, and instead focusing on who you want to BECOME each day. His journey shows it's never too late to reinvent yourself, even when you've reached immense external success.We won't give away all the details, but this conversation explores:The dangers of tying your identity solely to achievement and business success Why "positive thinking" and faking gratitude don't work long-term Getting real about your mental health, even when it feels "shameful"  Letting go, surrendering control, and embracing the unknown   Shifting from ego-driven goals to aligning with your higher purpose And so much more! If you're on your own journey of reinvention, at a crossroads in life, or just need some inspiration and hard-won wisdom, this episode is for you. Key Takeaways:(02:38) Darius’heros’ journey and why he exited his business (11:41) Trauma, PTSD and healing through somatic experience therapy (14:44) Personal growth + mental health after a business failure or success (34:00) Elon Musk and all successful founders need to reinvent themselves to get to the next level (47:48) Manifesting what you want and building a compelling furniture (52:06) Being raw, authentic and vulnerable, wins every time Additional Resources:Check out Darius’ podcast and book at: www.TheRealDarius.com Download my free Ai Superpower Accelerator Toolkit to Multiply Your Productivity 10x or More! Ai Superpower Accelerator Directory by Mike Koenigs

What is the best way to drive results in all areas of your life? Do you struggle with your employees, clients, marketing or your net promoter score? Maybe you’re struggling with your marriage, or your relationship with your kids? There is a KEY CHALLENGE that you have and it's one simple word… TRUST. The question to ask yourself is “how do you create trust in the most effective way?” Mike has a very special guest today. He's a fellow Minnesotan from a small town, not too far from where Mike grew up. His name is David Horsager and he's the most research expert on trust, organizational trust and leadership in business. He's also the author of many books, with his latest out now, called “Trusted Leader, Eight Pillars That Drive Results.” John C. Maxwell calls it "A pivotal guide for today's leader!" Research has proven that output, morale, retention, innovation, loyalty, and productivity increases when trust increases and that’s what today’s episode is all about. Building trust that drives the results you want so make sure to listen and watch us on YouTube. David believes that lack of trust is the biggest expense of any organization. Organizations think they have a leadership issue. They never do. (The only reason people follow a leader is trust.) They think they have a sales issue. They never do. (The only reason people buy is trust.) The only way to amplify a marketing message is to increase trust in that message. The only way to deal with the diversity issues of our day is to increase trust. The only way to increase innovation and creativity in a team is to increase trust. The root issue is always a trust issue. So how do you build and create the maximum amount of trust with teams internally in the shortest time period that’s genuine and authentic? (when you've got that, you're going to get teamwork and more results which means happier clients and customers on the other side.) The Eight Pillar Framework, from David’s new book, has been validated through research, as the way trust is built globally. * Clarity: People trust the clear and they distrust the ambiguous or the overly complex. Most people, even in marketing, think they're clear when they're not. * Compassion: People trust those that care beyond themselves. It's hard to follow or buy from someone that we don't feel cares beyond themselves. The most trusted person in the world is not Oprah or the Pope. It’s mom. People trust their mom’s because they care beyond themselves. * Character: We trust those who do what's right, not what's easy. Many companies de-incentivize character when they should be doing the opposite. * Competency: You might trust a good friend to take your kids to a ballgame because they have character and compassion, but you wouldn’t trust them to give you a root canal. If you're selling and leading the way you were 20 years ago, people won't trust you. You have to stay fresh and relevant. * Commitment: We trust those that stay committed, even in the face of adversity. Think about anyone who's left a legacy. Mom, Dad, Mandela, Gandhi, Jesus or Joan of Arc, and you'll find someone that's trusted because of their commitment beyond themselves. * Connection: This pillar is the willingness to connect and collaborate. In a lot of big companies or global governments, you’ll find counter forces of connection, siloing, or selfishness and that’s the opposite of what you want. * Contribution: You need to contribute results and outcomes. You could be a compassionate,

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