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The Alden Report Podcast

by Mike Alden

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REAL PEOPLE / REAL BUSINESSES / REAL INSPIRATION. In this raw and unfiltered podcast, nationally recognized host Michael Alden discusses fresh business ideas as well as timeless and proven success principles with real people, doing real things, running real businesses and providing real inspiration. These recordings offer a rare glimpse into what it takes to start, grow and succeed in business and in life. Mike Alden is the Founder of a premier Direct Response Marketing firm, recognized for three consecutive years by the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing private companies. Alden is also a three-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Ask More Get More, 5% More, and Blueprint to Business. These books offer pragmatic and simple self-help guides teaching readers how to get more out of life and reach new levels of success.

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Episodes

  1. #211 - Breaking Barriers: How One Woman Redefined Resilience in Business

    In this special comeback episode of The Alden Report, host Mike Alden welcomes his wife, Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal — renowned resilience expert, bestselling author, and global leadership coach — for a deeply personal and powerful conversation. Dr. Taryn Marie shares her journey from overcoming...

  2. #210 – Is this Gold’s Gym Innovator the Architect of the Health and Fitness Craze in America?

    This week on The Alden Report, we are joined by successful architect, author and health and fitness legend Ed Connors. Ed's life and career have been fascinating to say the least. Originally born in Omaha, Nebraska, Ed graduated from Creighton Preparatory School, as well as the University of...

  3. #209 – From Tinnitus to Tranquility: The Healing Power of Binaural Beats

    In this episode of The Alden Report, Wayne Altman shares his inspiring journey of creating Melody Clouds, a platform that has helped thousands of people find relief from tinnitus and promote relaxation and well-being. Wayne's personal struggle with tinnitus led him to discover the therapeutic...

  4. #208 – The Art of Creating Customer Superfans: Insights from an Award-Winning Entrepreneur

    This week on The Alden Report, I’m joined by award-winning entrepreneur, author, and customer experience speaker Brittany Hodak. Brittany has delivered keynotes across the globe to organizations including American Express and the United Nations. She has worked with some of the world’s biggest...

  5. #207 – Marketing Legally with Robert Freund: Insights on Social Media Advertising and E-Commerce

    If you have an e-commerce store, are a social media influencer, own your own brand or are thinking about starting a business, then you’re not going to want to miss this week’s episode of The Alden Report where I am joined by attorney Robert Freund. Along with very informative and engaging social...

  6. #206 – Mastering the Art of Business Turnarounds

    This week I am joined by my good friend David Lumley. David has a most impressive resume with almost four decades of success at several public Fortune 500, private, private equity-owned, and family businesses and a record of seven straight company turnarounds. In 2015, he retired as President and...

  7. #205 – Do You Have an Inner Knowing That There is a Better Way to Heal Yourself?

    This week I’m joined by Best Selling Author, Speaker, Coach and Nutrition & Health Professional Neil Cannon. Neil’s mission is to help people avoid all major health conditions and minor ailments and to help them become free of symptoms, pain and medication by getting to the root cause of their...

  8. #204 – Are You Ready to Build Your Empire?

    This week on The Alden Report, I am truly honored to host author, businesswoman, empire builder and visionary, Elena Cardone. The Queen of her Empire, Elena has designed, constructed and protected a life outside of the ordinary. She has inspired a legion of followers to create their own empires –...

  9. #203 – What Does Your Neurotype Say About Your Approach to Training, Nutrition and Lifestyle?

    Today, I’m very happy to welcome Mike Millner to The Alden Report. Mike Millner has been a high-level nutrition coach for almost 10 years and has a gift for understanding the psychological and physiological needs of his clients, which has led to thousands of success stories. Mike believes the…

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  10. #202 – What Does It Take to Become Super Lawyer?

    This week I welcome attorney Fred Penney who Injury Lawyer has rated the highest AVVO personal injury attorney rating of a 10– “Superb Lawyer”. He is an AV Preeminent rated Attorney by Martindale Hubbell, one of the most prestigious ratings system in the United States. This is the highest…

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  11. #201 – Can Clean and Sustainable Carbon-Free Solutions Be Economically Implemented?

    This week I’m joined on The Alden Report by adventurer, idea generator, sustainability advocate and entrepreneur of change Ian Clifford. Ian has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of technology and marketing. His efforts to bring about environmental change started in 2000 when he...

  12. #200 - Celebrating Our 200th Episode of The Alden Report

    We are celebrating our 200th episode on this week’s episode of The Alden Report. After over 7 years of hosting the show I’ve been fortunate to host some of the most world renowned and brilliant minds in the business world who have share their inspiring and educational stories. With hundreds of...

  13. #199 – This Artrepreneur Doesn’t Take Pictures. He Makes Pictures

    This week on The Alden Repot, I am joined by artist David Drebin. A graduate of Parsons School of Design in NYC, David is a multidisciplinary artist working in various art forms producing limited edition works including Photographs, Lightboxes, Neon Light Installations, Diamond Dust works and…

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  14. #198 – Can We Find Empowerment Through Sports?

    As a former coach of my daughter’s soccer teams, I am very excited about my guest on this week’s episode of The Alden Report. Aaron Velky is an entrepreneur, author, business coach, investor, speaker and the co-founder and chief executive officer of the Money Club. With over 9 years of coaching...

  15. #197 – Do You Go As Hard As You Feel or As Hard As You Can?

    This week I’m very happy to welcome to The Alden Report, CEO, Motivational speaker and the National Director of Nike Sports Camps Joel Green. After retiring from professional basketball, Joel founded Pro Level Training, which has become a 7-figure company. He is also an accomplished speaker who…

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  16. #196 – Do You Have What It Takes to Never Sit in the Lobby on A Sales Trip?

    This week I’m very happy to welcome sales coach, business executive, author and public speaker, Glenn Poulos to The Alden Report. Glenn is the co-founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc., a leading product and service distributor for the mobile broadband and wireless...

  17. #195 – Can We Enable the World Differently for Those Who Are Differently Abled?

    This week I am honored to host one of the most inspirational guests I have ever had the pleasure to have on The Alden Report. My guest, Emmanuel Kelly was found as an infant half dead in a box on a battlefield on the border of Iraq. With no birth certificate, passport and no known identify he was...

  18. #194 – Does this Individual Have the Golden Touch in the Online Gaming World?

    This week on The Alden Report, I am very happy to welcome entrepreneur and CEO Brian Goodman. Brian is CEO of Golden Matrix (Nasdaq: GMGI) which is an established online gaming technology company that develops and owns online gaming IP and content and builds configurable and scalable white-label...

  19. #193 – Do You Truly Need to Experience Pain to Achieve Success?

    I’m not going to lie, things have been pretty rough around here both on a personal and professional level. So today, I thought I’d open up more than I believe I ever have here on The Alden Report. Today I’m talking straight to the mic again about some personal pain that I am experiencing. Some...

  20. 192 – Do You Have A Good, Better, Best Plan?

    This week I am honored to host Jessi Park who is an inspiring and driven entrepreneur with a captivating life and career story. Five years ago, Jessi was dialing aged leads out of Orlando Public Library to try and start her insurance business while also job hunting. Within 8 months she wrote over...

  21. #191 – What Does It Take to Build A $50 Million Dollar Business In Eight Years From the Ground Up?

    This week I’m very happy to welcome entrepreneur and best-selling author Jamie Prickett to The Alden Report. Jamie is a former freestyle wrestler turned financial advisor who spent ten years struggling to put gas in his car. But the problem wasn’t just Jamie, it had a lot to do with the...

  22. #190 – Do You Need to Be Convinced to Find New Opportunities?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  23. #189 – What’s the Relationship Between Poker and Real Estate Investment?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  24. #188 – Are You Ready To Live A More Free, Healthy and Abundant Life?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  25. #187 – Why Do Deepak Chopra and Tony Robbins Believe In This Company?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  26. #186 – What Does It Take to Create a Successful Hip Hop Brand?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  27. #185 – Are You Worried About Being Left Out of the Metaverse?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  28. #184 – Is it Possible to Bring Back Made In America?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  29. #183 – How Can You Regain Your Voice, Be Heard and Embrace Your Own Humanity?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  30. #182 – What Does It Take To Climb Your Way Up the Giant Ladder of Success?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  31. #181 – Should We Be Afraid Of Public Spaces?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  32. #180 – Mr Beast, Ninja and Harry Mack’s Secrets Exposed

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  33. #179 – Are You and Your Family On the Right Path To Generational Wealth?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  34. #178 - Is Your Definition of Success Leaving You Restless and Empty?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  35. #177 – What Stories Shape How You Experience the World and Yourself?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  36. #176 – Do You Live A Life of Inentionality?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  37. #175 – Is This Artwork the Prescription You’ve Been Looking For?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  38. #174 – Is It Time to Change the Direction of Your Journey?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  39. #173 – Does Pain Persist When We Resist? 

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  40. #172 - Could Your Life Be Easier?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  41. #171 – Is America’s Opioid Crisis A Preventable Epidemic?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  42. #170 – Will the Future of Dentistry Give Us A Reason to Smile?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  43. #169 – Are You Willing to Take the Risks Needed to Succeed?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  44. #168 – How Do You Eliminate Resistance, Gain Buy-In and Achieve Faster Results?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  45. #167 – Are You Doing What You Need to Do To Get the Things You Want?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  46. #166 – Does Where You Came From Define Where You Are Going?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  47. #165 – Do You Suffer From Social Anxiety and Fear of Public Speaking?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  48. #164 – Are You Prepared If the Regulators Come Knocking?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  49. #163 – Are You Sacrificing Your Time, Health, Relationships, Vision and Experiences for Income?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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  50. #162 – Are Your Business and Personal Lives Properly Insured?

    For more info on Michael Alden visit: https://www.mikealden.com/ Subscribe to The Alden Report Podcast: iTunes: https://bit.ly/49AEVVE Spotify: https://bit.ly/49kHqwC Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/4jzPM6K iHeart Radio: https://bit.ly/3YC83Ha Podchaser: https://bit.ly/49AER8m Follow Mike Alden…

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About this show

REAL PEOPLE / REAL BUSINESSES / REAL INSPIRATION. In this raw and unfiltered podcast, nationally recognized host Michael Alden discusses fresh business ideas as well as timeless and proven success principles with real people, doing real things, running real businesses and providing real inspiration. These recordings offer a rare glimpse into what it takes to start, grow and succeed in business and in life. Mike Alden is the Founder of a premier Direct Response Marketing firm, recognized for three consecutive years by the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing private companies. Alden is also a three-time Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of Ask More Get More, 5% More, and Blueprint to Business. These books offer pragmatic and simple self-help guides teaching readers how to get more out of life and reach new levels of success.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Alden Report Podcast have?

The Alden Report Podcast has 212 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on January 13, 2026.

What is The Alden Report Podcast about?

REAL PEOPLE / REAL BUSINESSES / REAL INSPIRATION. In this raw and unfiltered podcast, nationally recognized host Michael Alden discusses fresh business ideas as well as timeless and proven success principles with real people, doing real things, running real businesses and providing real...

How often does The Alden Report Podcast release new episodes?

The Alden Report Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 212 episodes since September 2015.

Who hosts The Alden Report Podcast?

The Alden Report Podcast is created and hosted by Mike Alden.
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