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    053 - Lee Caraher - CEO, Author, and Speaker

    What is the secret to unlocking millennial potential in the workplace? Lee Caraher, CEO, Author, and Speaker joins us today to talk about a host of topics affecting businesses in today's dynamic economy and inter-generational landscape. Her first book: Millennials & Management: The Essential Guide to Making it Work at Work, addresses the very real concern of how to motivate, collaborate with, and manage the Millennial generation, who now make up almost 50% of the American workforce.  Her latest book: The Boomerang Principle: Inspire Lifetime Loyalty from Your Employees, shows how companies and leaders can realize tremendous advantages by letting go of their old definition of workplace loyalty and replacing it with a mindset that inspires employees to be loyal for their lifetimes. Lee is also the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a successful national public relations, content marketing and social media firm. Would you like to know more about how to deal with your employees in this quickly changing modern landscape?  

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    052 - Richard Chapo - Internet Business Lawyer

    In our world today so much business is done online.   It can be confusing and complex for entrepreneurs when trying to follow the law. Richard Chapo, Internet Business Lawyer, got his start as a licensed attorney back in 1992.  After working for a firm specializing in complex contractual bad faith matters Richard developed a case of wanderlust.   Siberia was his next stop.  He worked as a professor teaching law and cultural English there.  Upon returning, his attention focused on the commercialization of the internet.  Internet law was in its infancy in 2000, with even common documents such as a privacy policy, or terms and conditions, open to legal interpretation.  Since then Richard has been operating his own firm specializing in cyber law with an emphasis on providing legal advice on topics such as copyright infringement, trademarks, privacy, user-generated content, section 230 defamation, COPPA, FERPA compliance for private companies, and a host of other topics. He regularly negotiates and prepares contract agreements, terms of service, disclaimers, and web development agreements as well as other legal documents for clients. Would you like to know more about internet law for businesses operating online? Join us today on Challenge Assumptions!

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    051 - Nate Lind - Legendary Man

    Nate Lind, CEO of Legendary Man and ADSUM (Advertiser Focused Performance Marketing Tradeshow) joins us on the show today. Nate's most recent project, Legendary Man, is a culmination of his community building, events and ecommerce experience. Legendary Man is a grooming products company that celebrates men as they are, champions their transformation, and inspires them to serve others. ADSUM is one part meetup, one part marketing conference, and two parts party. ADSUM caters to the idea that more business is conducted at the bar outside the show room than the business that is conducted inside. It facilitates that social environment as it's primary objective. Would you like to know more about growing your business using internet products and ecommerce? Join us today to find out this and more!    

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    050 - Ty Crandall - Business Credit Expert

    Would you like to know how developing your business credit score can help you reduce your personal risk? Ty Crandall, Business Credit Expert, and CEO of Credit Suite, joins us today to demystify some ideas around credit lines for your business. Ty is a frequent contributor to radio and news shows, TV programs, and magazines including Entrepreneur, Inc, and Forbes. He is the author of two popular books, Perfect Credit and Business Credit Decoded. Find out all the benefits of have great commercial credit with our expert on today's show!

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    049 - Adam Borson - Humble Hype Podcast

    Adam Borson joins us for a thought provoking conversation about overcoming challenges and his new podcast The Humble Hype Podcast.  A podcast dedicated to hyping amazing human beings that don't get the spotlight they deserve. When Adam was young he was diagnosed with aphasia, a brain disorder that affects communication.  Doctors told him he would never speak.  Nothing could've been further from the truth. Join us today to hear how Adam overcame the odds and now uses his voice to uplift and inspire others.    

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    048 - Michael Kohan (Mukunda Chandra) - Life Coach

    Have you ever wondered what a life coach is or how they could help you achieve your business and personal goals? Michael Kohan or Mukunda Chandra das has made the transition from business man to helping people figure out their life's purpose. Michael is a ceritified life and health coach who works with others to restore balance in their lives by helping them to make healthier and more conscious lifestyle choices.  Michael keeps his feet firmly planted on the ground as he helps people explore this often misunderstood and sometimes considered"woo woo" area of life.  Would you like to learn more about how to achieve more balance in your life?  

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    047 - Bert Martinez - Money For Lunch Radio

    Is your mindset holding you back from maximum success with your business? Bert Martinez, best selling author, speaker, and consultant joins us to discuss the benefits and how to's of conquering the monkey mind's excuses and limitations. He lays out the differences in thought patterns that separate successful people from unsuccessful ones. Bert is also the host of Money For Lunch Radio. An insightful podcast where Bert has interviewed some of the biggest names in business, health, politics, and Hollywood. Would you like to know the 10 simple strategies Bert teaches that will Crush Your Fears, Destroy Your Doubts, and Make You Unstoppable?

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    046 - AJ Harbinger - The Art Of Charm Podcast

    Think of how amazing it would feel to have the ability to light up any room you walk into. To be able to have the type of charisma that most people could only dream of. Imagine how this could explode your abilities to make instant, long lasting business relationships. AJ Harbinger host of the hugely popular social skills podcast, The Art of Charm, joins us today on the Challenge Assumptions Podcast. Over the past 10 years AJ has built a hugely successful company that teaches people to have the confidence to seek and build the relationships that will help them achieve their dreams. Want to know more about how ramping up your social skills can improve your business relationships? Join us today on the podcast to find out this and more.

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    045 - Tristan White - Culture Is Everything Blog - CEO of The Physio Co.

    Is growing an intentional culture and a set of core values a missing piece to your success strategy? Culture Is Everything blogger and CEO of The Physio Co, Tristan White joins us on the show today to explore the value of building a strong team culture in the workplace. Tristan hails from the Land Down Under where he got his start working with professional athletes as a Sports Physiotherapist. After coming to the realization that working with top athletes to make them even healthier just wasn't that inspiring to him, Tristan entered the much less sexy world of aged care. He quickly realized the immense need for his talents and began to expand his business. Tristan became obsessed with the success of his business and building a strong workplace culture. He developed a system that could be implemented across all businesses. Would you like to know more about the strategies that can improve workplace productivity? Join us today on Challenge Assumptions to find out this and more!

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    044 - Kevin VanEekeren - The State Of Logic Podcast, Fulcrum Swat, Fulcrum Farms

    How can angel investing eliminate the risks of an industry you don't fully understand? Kevin Van Ekeren joins us today on the Challenge Assumptions podcast for an entertaining interview about his multiple successful businesses, Burning Man, and his thought provoking new podcast, State Of Logic. Kevin got his start by being a civilian volunteer for SWAT teams. He started training teams around the country for free until the DHS started spending billions on police training country wide. His company, Fulcrum Tactical Training went for profit immediately after. Kevin's next project was Fulcrum Investing where they make seed investments in fledgling companies to make sure they have the tools and resources needed to be successful. His latest adventure involves farming (Fulcrum Farm). The farm focus on providing the highest quality of life possible for the animals to produce the highest quality products for consumers. Would you like to learn more about making successful transitions into new market places? Join us today on Challenge Assumptions to find out this and more!

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    043 - Ross Jeffries - Legendary Pickup Artist

    How can unlocking the mind of a master pickup artist help you gain the upper hand in your business relationships? Ross Jeffries, pick-up artist, and the inspiration behind Tom Cruise's character in Magnolia, joins us today to explain the secrets of NLP or Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Ross has been instrumental in shaping the seduction community since its infancy. Ross created inner game techniques to help men feel more comfortable around women and he shares his craft with men around the world. He released his first seduction course in 1992, and has had the industry wrapped around his finger ever since. Would you like to learn more how language can be used to get what you want both professionally and personally? Join us today for a fascinating conversation with a persuasion master!

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    042 - Dave Sanderson - Inspirational Speaker (Miracle on the Hudson Plane Crash Survivor))

    How can you use traumatic life experiences to reinvent the vision for your business?  Dave Sanderson happens to be an expert in re contextualizing these types of experiences, so they can benefit your life and career, instead of destroying it.  Dave had the unbelievable experience of being the last passenger off of Flight 1549.  The plane that miraculously landed on the waters of the frigid Hudson river.  You might remember it from the movie version "Sully".  Using this experience as what he's now termed a Post Traumatic Growth Experience, Dave has given an astounding number of talks on the subject, Including a Ted Talks.  He's helping people realize the amazing potential that exists in these types of crises.  Dave has had the honor of working with Tony Robbins closely over the years as well in his security detail.  Watching the ins and outs of Tony's daily life was an invaluable experience that helped him catapult his own speaking career.  Would you like to know how to transform one of the difficult parts of your life into a way that connects with a broader audience and client base? Listen to Dave's harrowing tale and find out the answers on this episode of Challenge Assumptions.  

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    041 - Trevor Hill - Fathom (Global Water Management)

    What are the best ways to differentiate your product and DEFINE your market instead of being defined by it?  Learn from Trevor Hill of Fathom (Global Water Management).  Trevor's company is leading the way in streamlining back office software technologies for water municipalities.  Trevor served in the Gulf War for which he received the Gulf Kuwait Medal in 1991, and retired from the Canadian Navy in 1994. After retiring, Trevor co-founded a design-build firm that specialized in water reclamation facilities in British Columbia and the Canadian Arctic.  Would you like to learn how the shortcomings in your industry can reveal a potentially untapped market? Listen to Trevor's entrepreneurial journey to find out more!  

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    040 - Whitney Nicely - Whitney Buys Houses

    What's the secret to real estate investing? Ask a truck driver. Whitney Nicely, master real estate investor, and former dump truck driver, joined us this week to discuss how she made it happen. Whitney started out as a truck driver for her family's dump truck business but made the change to real estate investor in 2009. Whitney has done so well that she now teaches others how to be successful in real estate. But it hasn't always been that easy. In 2013, After investing in her third home, Whitney ran out of money. However, she adjusted her strategy and closed 14 deals within 9 months. How did she recover so quickly? Listen and find out!   Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of real estate investing, or how to stay positive when times are grim?

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    039 - Scott Scanlon - Curation Suite

    There is an overwhelming amount of content out there, and it's hard to figure out what's accurate and what's not. How do you find consistent content that is engaging, accurate, and relevant to share with your audience? We spoke with Scott Scanlon, CEO of Curationsuite, to discuss the importance of providing your audience with consistent, engaging content, and how Curationsuite now makes that process simple. Curationsuite has cracked the code of content optimization by streamlining the process and even provides a platform for its users to share their content across social media. How do you wade through all of that content and find what's relevant to your audience? It's about curation. Are you interested in streamlining content curation so that you can attract and engage an audience? Listen to the episode and find out how.

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    038 Alex Berg - Science Time

    Alex Berg is an actor, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. You've seen Alex on Key & Peele and Two Broke Girls. Alex has worked on multiple pilots for Comedy Central, FX, and Amazon Studios. He got started with improv at the age of 11, and has been in love with it ever since. Alex originally planned on becoming a professor, but as soon as he graduated from college in 2004, he packed his stuff and moved to LA to pursue his passion for improv. Alex has taught long-form improvisation abroad, and at the UCB for the last 8 years. Alex's latest venture is Science Time with Alex Berg, where he combines his love for comedy and science with a splash of scotch. Are you interested in learning about improv and how those skills can benefit your business?

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    037 Damion Lupo - Total Finanancial Control

    Damion Lupo, CEO and Founder of Total Control Financial, joins us today on the Challenge Assumptions Podcast.  Raised in Alaska, Damion is part Alaskan and part Texan. He's a four-time college dropout who cut his teeth in the trenches of real life, becoming a self-made multimillionaire by age 25.  Starting at the age of 11, Damion has owned more than thirty different companies.  Damion is a seven time author,  the founder of Yokido (his own form of martial arts), and an innovative investor.   Damion is Challenging The Assumptions of what it means to control your money and your future.  Total Financial Control teaches clients to align their investments with their values and interests.  No hidden fees and no money managers.  Damion teaches financial freedom by educating people on how to choose investing strategies that align most with who they are.   Are you ready to break the chains of financial insecurity? Joins us today for this thought provoking discussion about life, and what it means to have total financial control over your money!

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    036 Tracy Enos - LinkedIn Business Development & Lead Generation

    Tracy Enos is an expert in business development, lead generation, and profile optimization on the social media giant, LinkdIn.  She joins us today to discuss LinkdIn and how it can be a super powerful tool for lead generation.   Tracy got her start in the Navy.  She found great value in the Navy's systems and protocols. These systems laid the foundation for her future marketing strategies.  After a series of unexpected layoffs and a grave illness in the family Tracy took a risk and started her own agency.  She had been developing her skills in LinkdIn and was now quite good at optimizing profiles.  Tracy is challenging the assumptions of LinkdIn profile optimization and how it relates to business growth.   Would you like to know more about harnessing the power of LinkdIn's Search Engine? How about what makes up the foundations of a great profile? Join us today on Challenge Assumptions, to hear the answers to these questions!

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    035 Jesse Carter

    Jesse Carter of Expert Website Marketers joins us today on the Challenge Assumptions Podcast.  Jesse entered the job market after graduating college and earning 2 degrees in Geology.  His initial plans of entering the oil industry as a Geologist were ruined when the bottom fell out in 1983.  After a series of twists and turns through life Jesse ended up involved in fundraising efforts through the Boyscouts.  This eventually led him into the unique world of Product Fundraising.  Product fundraising is the marrying of for-profit product sales with non-profit fundraising.  An interesting opportunity for businesses to expand their customer base. Would you like to know more about how startups can use fundraising to launch their products? Join us today on Challenge Assumptions to find out more. Jesse is offering some great specials through the link below! https://www.dropbox.com/s/jfunfn2klzixe62/Current%20Specials%20From%20ExpertWebsiteMarketers.pdf?dl=0

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    034 Jason Finkelman of Finkelman Immigration Law

      Jason Finkelman of Finkelman Immigration Law appeared on the just released episode of Challenge Assumptions. Does this lawyer get business in a traditional buttoned up way? Jason challenges assumptions about bringing in business to a prestigious practice. He is an avid networker and frequent public speaker, known for his entertaining skills he continues to nurture as an improv instructor.  Jason tells us all about how you can apply the art of improvisation in your sales, business and personal lives in unique and fun ways. Passionate about customer service and excellence, he shows the value of committing to one's craft, and in his case the benefit of the deliberate choice to maintain a high quality level of service and not scale out his business.   Join us for the fun ride and find out where our conversations led us.  

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    033 Aaron Hinde - Co-Founder & President of LifeAID Beverage Company

    Aaron Hinde, Co-Founder & President of LifeAID Beverage Company joins us for this weeks episode. LifeAID is a nutritional beverage company that uses high quality supplements and nutrients in its popular drinks.  The company made a name for itself in the beverage world by using a unique marketing strategy.  Instead of trying to make drinks that would appeal to the most people possible, Aaron's company took the opposite approach.  By focusing on highly specific markets like Golf and Crossfit they were able to develop a community of loyal users.  This developed brand awareness which is helping launch them into markets like grocery stores, and health food chains.   Want to know how LifeAID was able to break into these niche communities? Find out how he used these very specific groups to leverage his product, and produce devoted customers.

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    032 Ed Trice - Lightning Cloud Computing

    Edward Trice of Lightning Cloud Computing, and Liquid Nitrogen Overclocking, is joining us today.  His company was responsible for building some of the fastest overclocked computers that caused the Flash Crash of 2010.  Unbeknownst to him, his machines were purchased to gain trading advantages with their suped-up processing modifications.  This led to a 9 trillion dollar loss in one day.  Luckily the company pulled back once it realized the ramifications of this type of trading.  He is also the creator of Gothic Chess, a spinoff of chess that garnered the fascination of Bobby Fischer, one of the greatest chess players of all time.  Edward has had a fascinating career in technology, and today he shares some of his awesome stories with us!

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    031 Matthew Baron - President at APG Exhibits

    Matthew Baron, President of APG exhibits joins us for this weeks episode.  APG is a company that specializes in providing custom, eye catching displays and exhibits for trade shows.  They have been supplying signage/displays to Fortune 500 companies and the world's top agencies for over 35 years.  Matthew's newest launch is a company named Promotevents.  A video production and photography company that focuses on recording live events like weddings, conferences, music shows, and corporate events.  Bringing cutting edge production techniques like high end video editing, after effects, and drone capture to his clients.   In the episode of Challenge Assumptions we meet Matthew.  From early on Matthew learned the value of hard work and what it took to grow a successful business from his parents.  His family owned a printing company for 40 years which has successfully transitioned into APG Exhibits thanks to Matthews stellar business and tech savvy skills.   Learn what it takes to compete with behemoths and what old school tactics can be increasingly relevant in the world of instant gratification. Mathew has left us a special Challenge Assumptions code for 5% off all AGP product services.  Type in blog5 to receive the discount. 

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    030 Greg's Health Challenge Update with Bedros Keuilian

    In this special edition of Challenge Assumptions we revisit a previous guest that challenged Greg, the host of the show, to get serious about his health.  Bedros Keuilian, Founder of Fit Body Bootcamp joins us again for a special visit.  Greg updates Bedros on the progress he's made, and the challenges he's faced along the way.  Check out the video montage we put together of Greg's first workout, and the precarious situation he ended up in.  We then play the first podcast where Bedros originally called out Greg to man up and take control of his future.  Rebroadcast Notes: Bedros Keuilian is a fitness marketing expert and is known as the hidden genius behind many of the top six and seven figure earning personal trainers in the world. He's also president of Fit Body Boot Camp, a boot camp marketing and fitness program.  His expert use of social media has propelled all of his business endeavors into massively successful enterprises.   Today on the Challenge Assumptions Podcast we meet Bedros, an immigrant to the United States who showed up with little more than his family and the clothes on his back.  His fitness journey began in high school when he began to build his body into a finely tuned machine.  He went on to become a trainer and quickly realized he needed something more than just being a great trainer with a passion for fitness.   He began to challenge the assumptions of how to earn serious money in the fitness industry, creating programs and online marketing campaigns that skyrocketed his success in the fitness industry.  Join us today to find out more about his fascinating story and how his explosive success is contagious to everyone he's involved with. bedroskeuilian.com  

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    029 Matagorda Adventure Company

    Christy Bishop, owner of Matagorda Adventure Company, found a way out of the rat race, and is turning her passions into a lucrative business model.  Matagorda, the town, is located on a sleepy part of the Texas coastline.  The town which means thick bush in Spanish, has a population of only 500 people.   The town seems like a perfect place for an outdoor and adventure themed business to set up shop.  The LLC specializes in adventure activities, providing personalized tours, kayaking, supping, paddling, and yoga classes for people that want an escape from fast-paced city life.   On this Episode of Challenge Assumptions we meet Christy.  It wasn't always adventure and open spaces when it came to Christy's work life.  She spent the first part of her career climbing the corporate ladder.  Her experience in the business world prepared her for the challenges she would face when starting a small business, in a new location.  Listen to Christie discuss what its like to up end your career path, to follow your dreams. Would you like to know more about becoming an entrepreneur to live your passions? What about the nuances of navigating a career shift that can be both exciting and scary?

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    028 Jeff Dowd - "The Dude"

    Jeff Dowd, better known as being the inspiration for the "The Dude" from the cult classic, The Big Lebowski, is an influencer, an activist and has been a driving force in independent film for decades. He helped shape the Sundance Film Festival early on with Hollywood legend Robert Redford.  Since then he's been involved in many film projects, including the highest grossing independent film of all time, "The Blair Witch Project."  Jeff, "The Dude" knows the secret to making something go viral as a hit. His latest project in the film industry is with partner Alex Nohe of Walking Shadows. It's a musical called, Mary Jane - a Musical Potumenatary.  It follows the story of a back to the land pot farmer coming to terms with raising her son and her income in a black market economy.    Would you like to know the secrets to explosive viral films success that you can apply to your own marketing strategy? What about how to leverage maximum word of mouth for grass roots and free promotion? Listen to Jeff Challenge Assumptions about what really makes something a viral hit, challenge the assumption that you need the "right backing" or needing to go through "gatekeepers" before you can achieve success in any business like the film industry.

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    027 Wizard Academy and Whiskey Marketing School

    Daniel Whittington spent 20 years laying down tracks in the recording studio as a hired musician before making an unlikely career move.  He was offered a prominent role at the Wizard Academy, a school focusing on marketing and advertising to business owners world wide.  Daniel is also Vice Chancellor at the Whiskey Marketing School, a branch of the Wizard Academy that trains people to be whisky sommeliers and master storytellers.  Would you like to know more about how storytelling can make your brand come to life? How about some songwriting secrets to help you craft your marketing strategy? Tune in to find out how Daniel's musical career made him uniquely qualified to run a marketing school, on this episode of Challenge Assumptions.

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    026 Victor Hwang

    Victor Hwang is VP of the Kauffman Foundation.  This foundation helps develop entrepreneurship, with an asset base of about $2 billion. Their objective is to support startups, growth, and the success of emerging businesses.   Today on the podcast we meet Victor.  The author of the award winning book, The Rainforest: The Secret to Building the Next Silicon Valley.   Victor shares his passion for helping startups  grow with us and some of the reasons why entrepreneurship has been on the decline in recent years.   Tune into to hear Victor's expert answers to these important questions: What are some of the overlooked pitfalls when starting a business? What are the secrets to success that helped establish one of the most influential and innovative economies the world has ever known (Silicon Valley)? Find out on this episode of Challenge Assumptions!

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    025 Justin Goff

    Justin Goff is a 33 year old online entrepreneur, expert copywriter, and partner in an online supplement company that did 23 million in revenue in 2016.  He passed on getting a job right out of college and decided to go all in with his online business.   It worked for awhile, until a perfect storm of personal and business problems finally came to a head.  Justin ended up rebranded his business and quickly began to make substantial profits through Facebook advertising.  It gave him the confidence in his ideas he needed to achieve the success he's had to date.   Listen to Justin challenge many of the sacred assumptions about online marketing and direct mail sales.  Is there a threshold for how much advertising you can dish to a subscriber before they bail?  Or what about when customers are most likely to spend money on your products?  Does it happen gradually or are there bursts of purchasing that you can better understand?  Find out the answer to these questions and more on this episode of Challenge Assumptions.

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    024 Bedros Keuilian

    Bedros Keuilian is a fitness marketing expert and is known as the hidden genius behind many of the top six and seven figure earning personal trainers in the world. He's also president of Fit Body Boot Camp, a boot camp marketing and fitness program.  His expert use of social media has propelled all of his business endeavors into massively successful enterprises.   Today on the Challenge Assumptions Podcast we meet Bedros, an immigrant to the United States who showed up with little more than his family and the clothes on his back.  His fitness journey began in high school when he began to build his body into a finely tuned machine.  He went on to become a trainer and quickly realized he needed something more than just being a great trainer with a passion for fitness.   He began to challenge the assumptions of how to earn serious money in the fitness industry, creating programs and online marketing campaigns that skyrocketed his success in the fitness industry.  Join us today to find out more about his fascinating story and how his explosive success is contagious to everyone he's involved with. bedroskeuilian.com

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    023 Vilas Sastry

    Vilas Sastry grew an insurance brokerage firm from scratch to a multi-million dollar operation in just under three years. The now CEO of Aces Dental got his first taste of entrepreneurship when he was still a lad living  in India.  His family decided to go all in on a tomato growing operation which ended up going sideways.  He learned the hard lesson of how unseen market forces can end up costing you your families savings, and if bad enough, the ultimate price.  Another lesson was when he quit his outrageously lucrative first gig due to an unreasonable employer request, only to see on tv that same evening the same employer being hauled off in handcuffs.  Proving once again that if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is. Today on the Challenge Assumptions podcast we meet Vilas, a refreshingly lighthearted personality who is reshaping how dentists approach pain management.  Vilas has also been making waves in the dental insurance field, helping patients and their practitioners work together more cohesively in the sometimes unforgiving world of insurance plans.  Listen to Vilas's colorful journey to find out how he's challenged many assumptions in the dental field as well as had massive growth using his scalable business model.

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    022 Easy Pay Direct

    Brad Weimert is an adventurer, salesperson, and very successful entrepreneur, who got his start in the dog eat dog world of door to sales.  In the early 2000's he was the number one sales person for Vector Marketing in the world.  After conquering his goals as a young salesmen selling Cutco knives, Brad founded Easy Pay Direct, a thriving credit card processing company.   Today on the Challenge Assumptions podcast we meet Brad, who has been challenging the assumptions of sales limitations as well as his human potential, his entire life.  Not only is Brad an accomplished entrepreneur and salesperson, he also has his sights set on becoming the next American Ninja Warrior.  His wildly competitive spirit and sheer determination should make him a formidable opponent to any of his challengers on the show.  Find out more about Brad's remarkable story and the details of how he got to where he is today on this episode of Challenge Assumptions.  Check out the highlights of Brad's adventures, his speaking gigs, as well as his consulting work at bradweimert.com.

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    021 Stephanie Breedlove

    Stephanie Breedlove has been walking the walk of a successful entrepreneur for over 20 years. After launching a successful career in corporate America with Accenture, she found her true calling as co-founder of Care.com Homepay.  This successful start-up grew to national leadership not as an overnight success, but a steady incrementally growing company with huge margins. She sold her company for 55 Million dollars and left a lasting legacy that continues to grow in value and impact in the childcare industry.  Stephanie now serves as a mentor and angel investor and author of a newly released book titled  "All In: How Women Can Think Bigger, Build Sustainable Businesses, and Change The World." In this episode of Challenge Assumptions we meet Stephanie, a thought leader and role model for women entrepreneurs, StephanieBreedlove.com,  who is challenging the assumptions of how women become leaders in the business field.  She makes it clear that her story is not special.  Her business accomplishments have come from real world experiences, hard work, and the hard knocks of life.  Find out what it took for Stephanie to achieve her massive success!

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    020 Shake Smart, Inc.

    Martin Reiman began his entrepreneurial journey into the healthy food options world while attending San Diego State University.  With an emphasis on convenience, health, and location he was able to test out his products on the campus population and quickly gained a marketing strategy that would launch his company on to the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. On this episode we meet Martin who is challenging the assumptions of what it takes to grow a business.  Do you need huge startup capital? Do you need mass market appeal? Do you need to have a strong online presence, or even need to be good at marketing. Shakesmart has challenged all of these of assumptions and been successful by finding a niche in the fast food space by making protein smoothies and other health foods convenient without compromising quality. Check out Shake Smart at shakesmart.com

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    019 Journy Coworking and Think Tech Labs

    Vijay Mehra started his first business in his early twenties, and in a few years he grew Think Tech lab's premier product called reThink CRM to be the leading real estate software add-on for Salesforce.com. On this episode of Challenge Assumptions, we meet Vijay, who has grown companies in multiple locations and travelled the world, but for him it started in New York, where they say if you can make it there you can make it anywhere. In this episode we challenge that assumption and learn about both Vijay's early career struggles and his rocket fast journey to the top.  We'll learn how this young entrepreneur is innovating in commercial real estate by re-imagining what a co-working space of the future includes. Vijay recently founded Journey Coworking, a unique concept designed for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and growing companies who desire a convenient, beautiful, and flexible working space. 

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