Episodes
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8,500 Push-ups
In this episode, I talk about the importance of habits. Today marked the 85th consecutive day of 100 push-ups, hence the title of the episode.
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Opportunity is Everywhere
In this episode, I share an encounter I had with a gym owner this afternoon. I was looking for email fodder to write about, and pitched this business owner on running Facebook ads for his gym -- the one I have worked out for the last 18 months.
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This Matters
In this episode, I talk about my sister celebrating 10 years of sobriety yesterday, and the feedback I got form the email I sent out about it yesterday was almost overwhelming. In the episode I talk about the importance of sharing your story with the universe (if you choose), and why I write…
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Men...Don’t Let This Hold You Back
In this episode I talk about a subject a lot of men fear -- Asking for help. This is a topic that most men struggle with, and I share a few things that have helped me get comfortable with asking for help because it wasn't always this easy.
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Oprah Does It... You Can Too
In this episode, I talk about a common pitfall that a lot of online marketing entrepreneur fall victim to. This is something that I have struggled with for years, and still do to this day. You'll learn about 7 celebrities who suffer from this as well, so you're certainly in good company. I also...
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My Biggest Regret With My Online Business
In this episode, I share my biggest regret when starting my online business. It’s cliche, and you’ve likely heard it a thousand times, but please don’t make the same mistake I did
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What You and the Weatherman Have in Common
In this episode, I discuss the joke of why a weatherman is always wrong, and how that relates to entrepreneurs.
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$500 Days in 10 Days with Shopify
In this episode I share how I just took a brand new Shopify store to $500/day on the 10th day. This was on a dental floss budget, too
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Multi-Million Dollar Coach Reveals Her Turning Point
In this episode I discuss self talk. And share a powerful lesson from a coach who’s on pace to do $3.2 million this year.
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3 Mind Blowing Lessons from Kanye West
15 years ago today, Kanye West released his debut album, The College Dropout. While doing some research, I learned more about the struggles Kanye went through to come to this point. It's quite fascinating, and I share three lessons you can take away from Mr. West.
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How This Single Mom Generated $2,000 from Her first Webinar
In today's episode, I share a story about a friend of mine who did $2,000 in sales last night on her very FIRST webinar. Not much went to plan, but she persevered, pushed through it, and made a nice chunk of money. However, these is a more important part of this that I reveal in the episode. It's...
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An Entrepreneurial Lesson from Bob Marley
It was February of 1996. I was a young 15 year old on a cruise with my family in the Caribbean. We stopped in Cozumel, Jamaica & the Cayman islands. Jamaica was nothing like I expected. Not sure where we stopped, but it wasn't the nice part. I'll never forget a young Jamaican walking up to the…
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$400,000/Month in 5 Months?
In this episode, I share a story about a YouTuber who quickly turned his audience into a $400,000 per month busienss -- all in 5 months time! Now, he did have an enormous YouTube following, so he certainly didn't start form scratch. This show you the power of having a personal brand/audience, and...
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What to Do When Life Punches You in the Face
Life hit me hard yesterday. The kids have been sick, and I took them to the doctor yesterday. What I thought would take an hour, stretched out over 7 hours. In this episode, I share what happened, and how I handled it so well. I reveal a few daily practices that I do that I feel helped me handle...
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Caviar for Breakfast with Champagne Bubble baths?
What sounds better? I'm a copywriter or... I'm a copywriter who specializes in creating "profit pumping" emails for fitness pros who sell online courses. I think we both know the obvious answer. This was something someone tweeted about last week. Or somewhat similar to what he tweeted. Anywhoo......
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How to Make More Sales Than a $5 Dollar Hooker
Writer's block... You ever struggle with it? Lately, I have been using some email prompts from my buddy Conrad. His partner Donnie and himself, compiled a list of topics to write about. Actually, 1,095 ideas, to be exact. They found weird holidays for everyday of the year. Put them into several...
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The ONLY Thing Your Facebook Ad Should Sell Is ______
Do you know what today is? For those of you who guessed my birthday, do not pass go, nor collect $200. For those of you who said, International Puzzle Day You, my friend, would be correct! When advertising on Facebook, it's like one big giant puzzle piece. You need to target the right audience....
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3 Invaluable Lessons from the Fyre Festival Documentary
Imagine this: A weekend on a private island, once owned by Pablo Escobar, attending a musical festival coined "The next Coachella". You get to party with the world's most beautiful super models, athletes, musicians, all while staying in luxury cabanas on the beach. You're next question likely is:...
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How This Walmart Baker Can Help You Increase Profits by 25%
It's weird how life works. Back before I became a Dad, and was single, there were two things I absolutely dreaded: Going grocery shopping Folding laundry Since having kids, every Saturday, I used to take one of them with me to Walmart to grocery shop. Taking both was like herding cats, so would...
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Have a Shitty Weekend
I imagine you're out & about today. Out celebrating. Enjoying yourself. Frolicking with family & friends. I mean, it's a national holiday, and isn't that what we do on holidays? For the few who are unaware, and live under a rock. It's Opposites Day today. Truth be told.... I found this out just a...
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A Dirty Little Secret to Success
Last night, a tweet popped up in my feed. Feels weird to even write that. As I threw in the towel on Twitter in 2014. Three months ago, if you told me I would be using Twitter for business, I would have laughed in your face. And told you to remove the tin foil hat from your head. And go back to...
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One “Must Have” Trait for Entrepreneurs
This is something that is not talked about enough. And I am not sure why, because it's essential to your success. But first... Last week, Ava & I were playing with the alphabet letter set my Mom Santa got form for Christmas. Unfortunately, the set only includes one letter of each. So not much for...
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What NOT to Do Over the Next 90 Days
You ever get lost down the Amazon rabbit hole? Yesterday, I was looking up a book. I then clicked on another book. Then another. And another. Finally landed on one, read a review, it mentioned another book (by a well know author). So I looked that one up, and grabbed myself a copy I just started...
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Tom Brady with a Tip on How to Fuel Your Fire
"Everyone thinks we suck and can't win any games. So, we'll see" This was a quote from Tom Brady after the game earlier today. The Patriots were favored, however, a lot of people thought the Chargers were going to win today. Myself included. And I am a HUGE Brady fan. The Charges do have a better...
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3 Mind Blowing Reasons to Be Tweeting
I've talked about this a bit lately. But I recently got back into using Twitter. A platform I basically swore off years ago. I signed up for an account in '09, but only used it for sports, very rarely did I use it for busienss. Pretty much dumped Facebook & Instagram, totally unexpectedly. Kinda...
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Don’t Forget the Big Brands — They Need Help, Too
I started chewing tobacco when I was 16. My friends and I played sports, so smoking was out of the question. On my 26th birthday, I quit. Unfortunately, the following day I bought a pack of smokes. Four years ago (this month), I quit, with the help of a vape. Six month later I was not only...
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How Tom Brady Can Help You Double Your Sales
Yesterday, I was listening to Colin Cowherd, and he played a clip from a Boston morning radio show with Tom Brady. Tom Brady, who is arguably THE best quarterback of all time, said something along the lines of.... "Once that Chargers/Ravens game got over (the Patriots play the Chargers this...
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Who’s Rooting For You? Who Cares!
No one in the world expected that. Not even people in the city of Clemson, South Carolina. Last night, we saw Clemson absolutely pummel Alabama in the National Championship game. My buddy Conrad is from South Carolina, but was cheering for Alabama (he's a South Carolina Game Cocks fan…
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3 Ways to Master Your Mind
In today's episode, I share how our church launched a brand new series called "Rewired: Change Your Mind. Change Your Life." If you've listened to this show, you know I yap about mindset often. The pastor said something along the lines that 90% of your daily battles are with yourself/mind. I…
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Listen to Teddy Roosevelt When It Comes to Social Media
You’re likely guilty of it. I most certainly am guilty of it. And social media is to blame. In today's episode, I reference a quote from Teddy Roosevelt, that you can apply to your life immediately to live a happier and more fulfilled life. Now, it does take some practice to apply it, but will…
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Success Relies on THIS
This is a topic I rap about a lot. For good reason, too. As it in the foundation for everything. Not just in business, but in life. Mastering your mind. The fear of judgement....Self doubt...Imposter syndrome That is what is likely holding you back. You likely have enough information. Shit, we're...
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Why You Must Embrace Failure If You Want to Succeed | How to Embrace Failure
In this episode, I talk about something I actually really enjoy talking about...FAILURE! Over the last 8 years, I have failed more times than I have succeeded. A lot more. It's probably a 5:1 ratio of fails to successes. In the beginning days of being an entrepreneur I was scared, embarrassed and...
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How I Plan to Live (on) Forever
How I Plan to Live (on) Forever Last week, Internet marketer Alex Becker posted about how he is leaving social media. This post got 500+ likes and a few hundred comments, and many seemed to agree with him. I, however, did not. Yesterday, I came across an older Gary Vaynerchuk video that talked...
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How to Change Your Life Quickly - In as Little as 10 Minutes?!
In this episode, I share something that happened to me the other day. It involved me taking an 82-year old stranger out to dinner, and if you implement what I share I have little doubt you can change your life for the better. It's so simple, and nothing earth shattering. It's mundane, and…
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The Surprising Power of Being Selfish | How to Be Selfish
The Surprising Power of Being Selfish | How to Be Selfish Is it ok to be selfish? Absolutely!! And it's encouraged! This video goes against the grain from what we're taught from when we were little. If my Mom sees the title of this video, she'll think she had failed as a mother. 😀 In this video…
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7 Powerful Words to Transform Your Life | A Lesson from Ed Mylett
2 more curveballs 😡😡 Last Thursday, I hit a pot hole right outside Ava’s school. Blew out the tire. Changed the tire in the parking lot. 17 minutes from start to finish. Competing against myself is my way of turning “lemons into lemonade” Picked up the kids and came home. Our family cat, Buddy,...
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A "Brain Dead" Simple Way to Build Instant Trust
In this episode, I share a story about getting a haircut today, and something I realized on the drive home. Now, this video isn't going to be "earth shattering" for many. It's not going to reveal some ninja "hack" or "trick" to gain trust. Some of you might be underwhelmed with what I share....
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Dating Advice for Men | 12 Dating Tips for Men
Dating Advice for Men I'll admit, the title of this episode coming from me...may seem odd. Strange. Oxymoronic. This was a Quora I answered four months ago and a lot of people enjoyed my answer, so I turned it into a video. It's not often I give dating advice for men, but sharing a few things I...
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A Hidden Benefit of Facebook | Life as a Single Dad
In this episode, I share a glimpse into what I have been dealing with over the last 3 months. Not your typical video from me, but wanted to share a lesson I learned last night, and a hidden benefit of Facebook. My life hasn't been all sunshine & rainbows these last few weeks, and I explain the...
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