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Laura Roeder, today’s Get Yourself Optimized guest, is an excellent example of a modern businesswoman. Laura is a business coach and the founder and CEO of MeetEdgar and Paperbell. MeetEdgar is a social media management app that helps businesses seamlessly run their social media profiles. Paperbell is a CRM software for online coaches. Laura has been on my other podcast, Marketing Speak, where we talked more about social media. But in this episode, she and I take a deep dive into the small business owner’s busy but colorful life. Did I mention she’s also a mom of two? So much business knowledge snippets, advice, and life lessons to be shared. Perfect for anyone who needs that extra push to go after the life of their dreams. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/270

To say that there is no money in the creative industry is quite crass. There are many artists out there who are making a great living and thriving. In this episode, we’re going to rethink the phrase, the starving artist. I’m joined by Jeffrey Madoff,  who is the founder of Madoff Productions. His company produces branded content for major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Radio City Music Hall, Harvard School for Public Health, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts to name a few. Jeffrey also wrote the book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas. For an inspiring interview to unleash your creative potential and use that talent to make a living, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/269

Sending your message out there in the hopes people will respond positively is nerve-wracking, isn’t it? First of all, how does one create genius marketing campaigns that get people lining up to say, “I want in”? We’re about to find out how with Jeff Hoffman. Jeff is a successful entrepreneur, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, and Hollywood film producer. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com, and more. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/268

We’ve been dealing with the pandemic since March. Ever since then, there’s just too much information about it that’s been published everywhere. Apart from that, news today may be debunked tomorrow. In this Get Yourself Optimized episode, Lee Weinstein joins me to share some results he’s gathered on masks after months of thorough research and testing. Find out what he’s got to say and if the mask you bought is actually protecting you. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/267  

Success is a combination of being happy and content in business, family, and life. In today’s episode, I’m joined by two esteemed gentlemen, Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm, who share the same values and outlook. Kevin Harrington is one of the original sharks on the Emmy-winning TV show, Shark Tank. He’s been an entrepreneur for over 40 years who’s dubbed as the Inventor of the Infomercial, As Seen On TV Pioneer, Co-Founder of the Electronic Retailers Association (ERA), and Co-Founding board member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). On the other hand, Mark Timm is a serial entrepreneur and exponential-thinking practitioner for over two decades. He has started more than a dozen companies, several of which have expanded and been sold, and has consequently participated in several equity events. He is currently President of IntegriMedical LLC. If you ever need to hear any business and life advice, then definitely don’t miss out on this episode. So many snippets of wisdom from these two men in just one hour.

Jay Abraham is one of the people I look up to in the industry. Having counseled some of the world’s most successful people such as Tony Robbins, Daymond John, and Ramit Sethi, his wisdom transcends everything. When he talks about marketing, business, and life, you listen. In fact, I highly recommend you take notes, too. I’m so grateful for this interview I had with him a couple of years ago. This episode may be a few years old, but its message speaks louder today. Tune in as we discuss how to become the preeminent expert in your field, the 3 reasons people lose clients, how to multiply your business value, and much more! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/265

Chronic body pain is something I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. Sometimes it's so easy for us to take our able bodies for granted. We never really think about this kind of stuff until someone we know is experiencing it firsthand. On today's episode, Aaron Alexander joins me as we tackle ways to promote optimal physical health. Aaron is a manual therapist, movement coach, author, and host of the Align Podcast, ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts. Tune in for some tips on how to keep your body healthy and aligned. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/264

Running a successful business is very impressive. It definitely is enough to give you bragging rights. However, what's more important than the wealth or success you've achieved is how much you've grown as a person. My guest today is Aaron Walker. Aaron has been in out and out of business several times. He started making money at age 13 and has been an entrepreneur ever since. Along the way, he's learned a lot from his mistakes and successes. He’s decided to help others in their growth journey. In this inspiring episode, Aaron and I talk about business, life, and personal development. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/263

The only permanent thing in this world is change. However, changing oneself for the better doesn’t happen in a snap. Life is filled with defining moments, twists and turns, and opportunities to step up. And it’s up to you if you want to unlock your highest potential. My guest, Cameron Brown, started a mission in 2010 to use a blend of education and music to help people. He has been doing it for the last ten years. In today’s episode, he and I talk about changing a belief system that’s not working for you so you can be more open to long-lasting change. Tune in. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/262

Today's Get Yourself Optimized Guest, Sachin Patel's philosophy is, "The doctor of the future is the patient." It's such a powerful statement knowing that you have the power to optimize your health. In this episode, Sachin and I talk about how you can be more empowered to keep yourself out of the medical system through education, self-care, and remapping your mindset. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/261 

If you’ve been tuning in to Get Yourself Optimized for quite a while now, you’ll be familiar with some of the more woo-woo topics I like to talk about with guests. Today’s episode with Mark Nelson may be considered woo-woo by many. But, I do believe our consciousness exists beyond our physical bodies. Mark is a psychic medium with clairvoyant, clairaudient, and clairsentient abilities. He has the rare ability to see and hear messages from friends and family who have crossed over to the other side. I invite you to suspend disbelief for this episode, because it can, and may hit home for you, I promise. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/260 

Anger is an emotion we've all felt and dealt with. It's human nature to feel upset if something doesn't sit well with us. This is a normal occurrence we're all bound to experience. What's important is how we deal with anger especially when our spouses, loved ones, or partners are involved. In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Harriet Lerner. Harriet is one of our nation's most respected relationship experts. She is the author of numerous scholarly articles on the psychology of women and family relationships and the author of 12 books. Her books include the NY Times bestseller, The Dance of Anger, which has sold over 3 million copies with over 35 foreign editions. Tune in for a conversation filled with valuable relationship advice. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/259 

Public speaking is a huge revenue-generating activity. For me, it drove eight figures over the last 23 years. The one caveat is that for it to be effective it must be done right. Although it’s not wise to go to crowded public places nowadays, this episode still has a ton of skills if you want to become an effective communicator. Advanced presentation coach, Pat Quinn is here to share how to make presentations and speaking easy through clarity and speaking your audiences’ language. He talks about being ordinary, yet extraordinary, and showing your why. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/258 

Today’s Get Yourself Optimized guest, David Henzel, is an inspiring serial entrepreneur. He started a number of successful companies, including MaxCDN, TaskDrive, LTVplus, and UpCoach. His true passion though is to help people, teams, and businesses succeed, which is why he created Managing Happiness. Managing Happiness is a coaching program, but with a twist. It’s a group coaching mastermind that fosters connections and, most importantly, accountability. It helps you zero in on your true passion, core values, your North Star, and stay on your “A-game.” Tune in for some tips on how to optimize your life. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/257 

My guest today, David Wood, has built one of the world’s largest coaching businesses, coaching high-performing executives, entrepreneurs, teams, and even prison inmates, to create amazing results and deep connections…one tough conversation at a time. He acknowledges that confrontations aren’t easy, but they can bring true transformation, breakthroughs in relationships, not to mention tangible results. Things like asking for a raise and finding out your boss is happy to pay you more money can be intimidating. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/256 

Whenever you’re stuck in your vision, it pays to consume other people’s inspiring and motivational content. One of the best blogs I can recommend is seths.blog. Seth Godin’s wisdom is phenomenal. If you’re a fan of his, this man needs no introduction. Tune in to this interview I had with him a couple years back. It’s really worth a listen especially if you’re someone who’s got a big dream and wants to become more. The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/255 

We live in a fast-paced modern world but many businesses are still relying on old management styles. These old styles have higher-ups as the only ones who make decisions while employees work hard without even knowing the endgame. My guest, Steve Baker is all about creating a new culture for business. Steve is the vice president of The Great Game of Business, Inc., and co-author, with Rich Armstrong, of Get In The Game: How To Create Rapid Financial Results And Lasting Cultural Change. If you want to learn more about demystifying the old business ideals, tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/254 

The day I recorded this episode with Mike Vardy was World Productivity Day. As a productivity enthusiast myself, I can't help but invite the founder of The Productivityist. Aside from that, Mike is the creator of the methodology called TimeCrafting. Author of several books such as The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want and the upcoming TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get The Right Things Done. He's also my productivity coach and friend. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/253 

Sometimes running a business can take over your life, especially if you built it from the ground up. It doesn’t have to be that way. Many of us become entrepreneurs because we want to steer clear of the 9 to 5 job. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But if you’re working hours on end on your business, technically, you’re still treating it like your job. My guest, David Finkel, is here to help entrepreneurs find their way to a healthy work-life balance. David is the co-author of SCALE, and a Wall Street Journal and Business Week bestselling author of 12 business books. He’s also the CEO of Maui Mastermind®️, one of the nation’s premier business coaching companies. He and his coaching team have scaled and sold over $62 billion in businesses. Tune in! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/252 

Personality assessments such as Kolbe, Myers Briggs, DISC, and StrengthsFinder have been proven beneficial for companies and individuals seeking to improve their understanding of who they are at a deeper level. One of the assessments we're going to talk about today is the PRINT Assessment. Not familiar with it? I invited Debra Levine to give you all the details. Debra got started with Dr. Paul Hertz in their early work when they realized there was an indisputable connection between motivation and performance. They actually proved scientifically that many of the "blockers" to improving individual and organizational performance were rooted in people's underlying motivational traits. I really love the work she's doing and excited for you to hear about it. Stay tuned! The show notes, including the transcript and checklist to this episode, are at getyourselfoptimized.com/251