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The Mindfluence Revolution

by Matthew Norton

The Mindfluence Revolution: Business Breakthroughs for Lasting Success is a weekly podcast created by business success strategists Dr. Matthew Norton and Bruce Hurley featuring revolutionary business ideas combined with breakthrough applications.This unique show alternates between high-energy host conversations and game-changing expert interviews to liberate and inspire professionals and small business owners for expanded success AND fulfillment.Each episode is filled with cutting-edge thought, brain science insights, and soul-driven messages to assist everyone from the already highly successful business leader, seeking to reinvent to next levels of contribution and entrepreneurial freedom, to the young professional and aspiring business owner designing and refining a new model for engagement and success.

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Episodes

  1. 097: Locating the Balance between Effort and Surrender

    "Striving" sounds powerfully positive and even necessary for optimal business success…to be filled with determination and tenacity! But striving can also mean to struggle vigorously. So when does this positive quality shift into anxiety and turmoil? Sometimes surrender means giving up trying to...

  2. 096: How to Turn Media Interviews into Business

    Be the expert in your local or global community by being the go-to authority for radio, television, internet, and print media. Jess Todtfeld has been training CEOs of major corporations and small business owners all over the world for 15 years. Tune in and get ready to become a media master!...

  3. 095: Summon the Courage to Walk into Your Fear

    We're designed to learn, to grow, to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and contribute at higher levels. But this requires "new," and "new" requires risk--and risk induces fear. So what will you do? Turn and run from fear; freeze, avoid, and attempt to hide from fear; or will you summon...

  4. 094: Kevin Javid - Branding Your Business and Optimizing Your Online Presence

    We're designed to learn, to grow, to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and contribute at higher levels. But this requires "new," and "new" requires risk--and risk induces fear. So what will you do? Turn and run from fear; freeze, avoid, and attempt to hide from fear; or will you summon...

  5. 093: Leaders...Vulnerability is the Only Bridge to True Human Connection

    Business leaders might feel as though they have to project this 'superhuman' persona in order to be considered effective leaders, but Dr. Norton and Bruce discuss why you shouldn't, on this week's episode. Although it might seem frightening at first, a vulnerable leader is often a good leader…

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  6. 092: Doug Stevenson - Engage the Power of Storytelling to Better Sell Your Vision, Ideas, and Service

    How do you leverage, and monetize, your personal story? How does story apply in a company setting? This week's guest is a masterful storyteller. Doug Stevenson is the Founder and President of Story Theater International, a speaking, training, and consulting company. Doug has trained clients from...

  7. 091: Embrace Frustration for Positive Change & Greater Impact

    We often see frustration and anger as negative things, but Dr. Norton and Bruce discusses why they don't always have to be. We often seek comfort over action, but this can lead to inaction, which can then lead to regret. If anything, you should be more afraid of inaction than taking the action...

  8. 090: Aaron Janx - The Straight Scoop on Successful Selling

    Aaron Janx is a 'No BS' sales mentor, and has some tips to share on how you can close that sale, because, as he says, if you don't have sales, you don't have a business. Do you want to lead more effectively in your next sales encounter? Then this is a podcast episode you certainty do not want to...

  9. 089: Designing Your Compelling Future...Plant Seeds of Success

    What is your biggest desired future? What is your dream outcome? When it comes to these answers, most people are uncertain as to where they'd like to go. However, if they do ever come up with a destination, it gets put into one of three categories as to when they should act on it: Now, someday…

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  10. 088: Joe Calloway - How Can I Attract Customers to Me?

    Joe Calloway is prominently known for his work as a consultant and advisor to businesses. He is also the author of seven books, including Magnetic: The Art Of Attracting Business, and Keep It Simple: UNCLUTTER Your Mind to UNCOMPLICATE Your Life. On today's discussion with Dr. Norton, Joe dives…

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  11. 087: The Unique Impact of Stress on Men and Women and What You Can Do

    Let's talk about stress. Men and women both experience stress and get rid of stress very differently from one another. Neither of this is good or bad, but as a business owner it is important to be aware of some of the subtle differences between the two genders when they're stressed out. Research...

  12. 086: Return to Center...Your Source of Clarity and Power

    Dr. Norton and Bruce discuss an important concept about finding and keeping your center. Dr. Norton has been traveling these past few weeks, and he feels that he's lost a little bit of clarity from his journey. What are some of the signs and symptoms that show you're no longer at your center? How...

  13. 085: Tema Frank - Customer Experience and the 3P Profit Formula

    Tema Frank is a customer experience & usability pro, the host of the Frank Reactions podcast, and the best-selling author of People Shock. Tema discusses ways leaders can increase their customer experience, especially in such a digital age where every negative comment is visible, and competitors...

  14. 084: Larry Winget - How to Stop Being a Victim and Take Back Your Business and Life

    Larry Winget, known as "The Pitbull of Personal Development," is a bestselling author, television personality, social commentator, and speaker. On this week's episode, Larry dives into his latest book, Grow A Pair. Why does your life suck? All you have to do is look in the mirror. Larry wants to...

  15. 083: The Critical Importance of Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Performance and Productivity

    Can't seem to inspire your team and make the impact you truly want as a business leader or professional? Then you certainty want to stay tuned to this week's Mindfluence episode and challenge of the week to get a jumpstart on your EQ skills. And no, this is not airy fairy stuff! There is research...

  16. 082: Norman Smallwood - The Path to Your Highest Potential and How to Benefit from Outside Experts

    Norm Smallwood is doing innovative and ground-breaking work in the areas of leadership and business development. His most recent book, Agile Talent, dives into the ever increasing growth of freelancers, outside experts, and knowledge workers. Is freelancing just a fad? The answer is no. So many...

  17. 081: How To Benefit From Obstacles And Transform Them Into Powerful Opportunities

    Do you get discouraged whenever an unexpected obstacle or challenge appears in your business? Then this week's episode is for you. Dr. Norton and Bruce dive into how you can better manage your expectations and those unexpected challenges that pop up along the way. What is most often blocking us…

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  18. 080: Scott McKain - How to Create Distinction When "Great" Isn't Good Enough to Grow Your Business

    Scott McKain is a keynote speaker, author of several books including Create Distinction, and the Founder & CEO of Distinction Institute. Scott discusses with Dr. Norton on how you can serve your clients in a distinct way, which keeps them coming back for more. How do you differentiate yourself in…

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  19. 079: "I'm Okay...And That's No Longer Okay"

    Do you feel like you still have music in you? Do you have some sort of untapped purpose that you haven't been able to quite get out yet or even articulate? Well, living an okay life will certainty not help you get to an extraordinary life. You have to be not okay with just being okay. The concept...

  20. 078: A Happy and Motivated Team is What Drives a Successful Company

    Beau Lewis is the CEO of Lewis Cabinet Specialties as well as the owner of Allmoxy.com. Beau is leading a successful company, with 70 or more employees, and everyone of them understands their Why and their purpose within the company. How did Beau do this? Through instilling values and a personal...

  21. 077: Chris Evans - Online Client Acquisition Secrets for Entrepreneurial Success

    Chris Evans is a business marketing strategist with a unique approach to his business model, and that is extreme focus. Focus on one person, their one pain point, and offer one solution to fix their problems. This narrows downs a very specific audience that both Chris and his business partner,...

  22. 076: Adding More Sand to Your Hourglass: Why Time Freedom is More Important than Money

    We only have the present moment to enjoy life to the fullest. We never know how many days we have left, so how can we optimize it to the fullest? How do you currently spend the precious time you have and do you have a desire for more time freedom in your life? Are the 'have tos' stealing too much...

  23. 075: Dr. Angela Tran

    What does today's subject have to do with business? Everything. Health falls into all aspects of our life and without good health, you can not have a sustainable or successful life. Dr. Angela Tran has a remarkable story of breaking free and creating her own journey outside of the traditional...

  24. 074: How to Leverage Strengths and Overcome Challenges by Understanding Behavior Styles

    How do you deal with problems and challenges? Do you attack them directly or are you more cautious? What about rules and procedures? Are you more independent with a wiliness to break boundaries or do you focus on what's the right way to accomplish a task? There are no right or wrong answers to...

  25. 073: Ellen Melko Moore

    Since you can't be all things to all people, and this is certainly true when it comes to brand power, a narrow focus is critical for the health and long life of your brand. In the long run, specialization builds and maintains strength. As Craig McLaughlin said, the new app-based economy favors...

  26. 072: Play Bigger! Create and Contribute Something That Truly Matters

    Consider these questions to get you started on the path to playing bigger. What will you do? How will you impact the world? What is the most meaningful contribution you could make with your life? How big could you play? What is it that's holding you back? What excuses are you making? What could…

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  27. 071: Wendy English | How to Develop a Resilient Company Culture

    According to Harvard business school professor, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, surprises are the new normal and resilience is the new skill. A key finding from her research on great companies and effective leaders is that no one can completely avoid troubles, and potential pitfalls are everywhere. So the...

  28. 070: How to Stockpile Brainpower for Sustainable Peak Performance

    You may achieve business success and your contribution may even leave a lasting impact on the world, and that's part of a life well lived. But what if you're not capable of sustaining or fully appreciating that success because of declining brain function that could also lead to a shorter life?...

  29. 069: Wendy Phillips

    Discover how to avoid the top 5 ineffective marketing habits by building an effective marketing plan. Unless you are a marketing expert, you don't know everything you need to know about strategic marketing. And, according to Marketing Expert, Wendy O'Donovan Philips, you have more to lose by not...

  30. 068: Ignite the Attractive Power of Fun for Sustainable Business Success

    Fun drastically increases your clients' and the public's interest in engaging with you and your company. That is because Fun is a powerful contributor to the high, positive energy state of flow when you're fully engaged in the present moment and it's tied into dopamine release with a sense of...

  31. 067: Laura Rittenhouse

    According to a recent survey, there is a huge gap between desired behaviors and the reality of the workplace in the area of candor. While 99% of the respondents prefer a workplace in which people identify and discuss issues truthfully, only 44% believe their organization has a candid environment....

  32. 066: The Most Pressing Challenge in Every Business: Making Success Sustainable

    Success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, and for success to be sustainable it must be maintained at a certain level, indefinitely. Financial wealth is the typical indicator of success. Then there's the opposing perspective that disdains 'money focus' in favor of service. The...

  33. 065: Kate Sweetman

    According to leadership and change expert, Kate Sweetman, when it comes to change, the fundamental starting place is our mindset - our attitudes, beliefs and habits. How many of us really want our familiar and comfortable routines challenged? We may say we want change but not at the expense of…

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  34. 064: Your Desired Future Awaits Your Arrival

    What does your future hold? Not sure? Well, what future do you really want to create? If you can't see it, then it may be due to a lack of focus. You might want to pause soon and give this renewed attention, because you will get to your future whether it's the one you intend or not. As you're...

  35. 063: Scott Friedman

    Chief Celebration Officer, Scott Friedman believes that if you're too busy to celebrate, you're too busy. According to Scott, celebration is acknowledging all that is good. The good work that you do, the people that you do it with, the people that you do it for, when your to-do list becomes your...

  36. 062: Why YOUR Company Needs a Business Diagnosis

    Where are you stuck and what do you need to be liberated? We aren't talking about masking or managing your business problem symptoms, we're talking about clarifying the cause and truly resolving it. As a result of undiagnosed and unresolved problems, many smart people remain stuck, living and...

  37. 061: David Mead

    According to today's guest, it doesn't matter how much we do if what we do doesn't really matter. If you want to have more influence in the world, more sustainable business success, and greater fulfillment in the journey, then tune in for Dr. Norton's inspiring conversation with Organizational...

  38. 060: Core Purpose...Your Success Foundation

    Today's conversation is focused around fulfilling our purpose and reason for being on the planet in the first place. Are you interested in experiencing greater success in your business and your life? But, wondering how are the two connected in the first place? As Benjamin Disraeli has said, the...

  39. 059: Rebecca Scritchfield

    Today’s guest asks what you would do if you treated your body with kindness. She also says that health begins by being good to yourself. Listen in for an important conversation with nutritionist, and health and happiness connection expert, Rebecca Scritchfield. Make sure to also catch the...

  40. 058: Joe Contrera

    According to today’s guest, leadership is not a reward for performance. It’s a calling. Do you want to be a more genuine and authentic leader? To narrow the gap between who you are and how you lead, then stay tuned for an insightful conversation with leadership expert Joe Contrera. Make sure to...

  41. 057: How Do You Show Up as a Leader?

    In the words of Regina Brett, “No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.” And according to Woody Allen, “80% of success is showing up.” But what does it mean to “show up”? Showing up occurs on multiple levels and involves many distinct skill sets. Today, Dr. Norton and...

  42. 056: Janice Hurley

    In the words of Bruce Lee, always be yourself, express yourself, and have faith in yourself. Do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it. But who is that true self within? How can you bring that best version of you into its more powerful outward expression for greater...

  43. 055: Scott Halford

    Do you want to learn how to maximize your brain for greater effectiveness, success and fulfilment? Today’s guest, Scott Halford from Complete Intelligence, is a neuroscience expert in the areas of achievement psychology, including brain-based behavioral science, emotional intelligence, critical...

  44. 054: Helping Fill the Massive Public Need

    People are hardwired for contribution and this is why entrepreneurs who make a contribution to the world and to the people they serve are often happier and more fulfilled. There are entrepreneurs like Kevin O'Leary from Shark Tank who are all about the bottom-line and whether it makes money or…

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  45. 053: Mark Sanborn

    Mark Sanborn is the author of The Fred Factor, both a NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Fred was a mailman in Mark's neighborhood who took what others considered a simple and boring task and made it extraordinary. Mark learned four important principles from Fred that he shares with us…

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  46. 052: Judy Robinett

    Judy Robinett is the author of How to Be a Power Connector and she helps other business professionals achieve breakthrough results through the power of connecting with others. She has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and corporate leader and has a ton of wisdom to share on...

  47. 051: Creative Innovation

    Dr. Matthew and Bruce discuss why it's important to think about incorporating innovation into your business. When you're providing a service no one else is providing, not only do you have a competitive edge, but you can also make your own rules along the way. Humans are designed to be creative…

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  48. 050: Chuck Blakeman

    Today's guest is Chuck Blakeman. Chuck's first book, Making Money Is Killing Your Business, was rated the best business book of the year by the National Federation of Independent Business. Chuck is a successful entrepreneur and world-renowned business advisor. He has built ten businesses in seven...

  49. 049: Human to Human Outreach vs. Marketing

    Outreach is a necessary part of reaching out and developing a human connection with your clients, customers, and audience; and this is the main focus of today's conversation. How can you utilize outreach to its full potential without coming across as overly salesy and unauthentic? Well, you only...

  50. 048: Dr. Carrie McCrudden

    Dr. Carrie McCrudden has been working in therapy for the past 20 years and is dedicated to helping people overcome their problems with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. In today's conversation, Dr. Matthew and Dr. Carrie take a closer look at neuroplasticity and discuss the various ways that...

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The Mindfluence Revolution: Business Breakthroughs for Lasting Success is a weekly podcast created by business success strategists Dr. Matthew Norton and Bruce Hurley featuring revolutionary business ideas combined with breakthrough applications.This unique show alternates between high-energy host conversations and game-changing expert interviews to liberate and inspire professionals and small business owners for expanded success AND fulfillment.Each episode is filled with cutting-edge thought, brain science insights, and soul-driven messages to assist everyone from the already highly successful business leader, seeking to reinvent to next levels of contribution and entrepreneurial freedom, to the young professional and aspiring business owner designing and refining a new model for engagement and success.

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