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Would you like to be on TV? If you’re ready to become a celebrity, the next step is to start booking those all-important TV appearances. This is something I learned a few years ago and that I’ve found to have powerful results. Today’s guest, Clint Arthur, is here to talk about how to get on TV and how to make a sizeable income from speaking. He’s the #1 bestselling author of books including What They Teach You at the Wharton Business School and Speaking Game: 7-Figure Speaker Secrets Revealed. Find Out More About Clint Here: Clint Arthur @clintarthur on Twitter Clint Arthur on LinkedIn Celebrity LaunchPad Clint Arthur on YouTube Clint Arthur on Facebook In This Episode: [02:18] - Between Clint’s appearance on Marketing Speak and today, Stephan has done 13 different TV appearances. [03:15] - Clint talks about celebrity status, what it means, and why someone (specifically a geek) would want that. He also discusses his own celebrity status and what this means to him. [07:11] - We learn the difference between

Luke Storey joins me in an episode that is a fascinating combination of biohacking and spirituality. We’ll talk about both extreme higher-level consciousness topics as well as extreme self-experimentation. Because we are fundamentally unable to access ultimate truth, we shouldn’t think of our beliefs as true or false. Rather, we should view our beliefs as either empowering or disempowering. Choosing empowering beliefs leads to an empowered life! This is one of my favorite episodes, and I think it’ll be one of your favorites too! Find Out More About Luke Here: Luke Storey @MrLukeStorey on Twitter Luke Storey on Instagram Luke Storey on YouTube @MrLukeStorey on Facebook Luke Storey on LinkedIn In This Episode: [02:23] - Luke talks about how he and Stephan met, which was by being part of Neil Strauss’ mastermind The Society. Stephan then talks about how he got involved in the group. [07:14] - The weekend at the intensive Luke has been talking about was the catalyst to Luke living what he believes is his true pu

Adam Markel is a bestselling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and transformational trainer who understands the value of changing your life. Being a workaholic used to be a badge of honor. Now, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that working 80, 90, or even more hours a week is a problem, not a point of pride. If you’re going through that, or still feel like the path to success is being the first one into the office and the last one out, it’s time that you make a pivot in your life. Find Out More About Adam Here: Adam Markel Adam Markel on Facebook @adammarkel on Twitter Adam Markel on LinkedIn   In This Episode: [01:37] - Adam starts things off by talking about his recent book Pivot: The Art and Science of Reinventing Your Career and Life and explaining what inspired him to write it. [05:41] - Even before the book, Adam had a calling to reach a larger audience. How did he end up speaking to thousands of people on stages? [09:07] - We hear the story of a low point of Adam’s life, when he asked his

Today's guest, Jeffrey Van Dyk, is both an insightful expert in personal development and a powerful, inspiring speaker. We discuss wounding childhood experiences, which are fundamentally confusing and lead to us blame ourselves. As a result, we feel unworthy, unlovable, inferior, and unwanted. If you’re ready to overcome that battle and step into your life’s legacy, this is the episode for you! Find Out More About Jeffrey Here: jeffreyvandyk.com jeffreyvandyklive.com tribalmarketing.biz Jeffrey Van Dyk on LinkedIn @jeffreyvandyk on Twitter In This Episode: [01:29] - Jeffrey mentions the series of breakthroughs that it has taken for him to reach where he is today. [04:06] - We hear more about what Jeffrey means about working from the inside out. He also reveals that he was at battle with himself when he began in the personal development field. [06:57] - How, exactly, does the active imagination journaling that Jeffrey has been talking about work? [12:17] - Jeffrey digs into the topic of feeling unworthy, whic

Wade Lightheart joins me today to talk about vibrant, powerful, tremendous health. After all, health is wealth, right? You’re probably aware that exercise and diet are two important components of health. You might not realize, however, just how important diet is (and not just in terms of how many calories you eat). If you’re ready to truly learn what it means to feel AWESOME, tune in now! Find Out More About Wade Here: Wade Lightheart BiOptimizers @wadelightheart on Twitter Wade Lightheart on LinkedIn Wade Lightheart on Facebook In This Episode: [02:00] - Wade shares the backstory to the life-changing event that happened to him in 2003. When he was 15, he explains, three very distinct things occurred in his life. [04:10] - Wade moves on to talking about the 2003 incident itself. In the 11 weeks after a bodybuilding contest, he gained 42 pounds of fat and water. His doctor explained to him that he had been building his body from the outside in, not the inside out. [07:33] - Stephan steps in to clarify what Wa

My guest today, Chris Keane, talks about 40 Years of Zen, which helps people reach an advanced Zen state in just five days. You can gain enlightenment and clarity, and train your brain to function in remarkable ways through this program. Chris is also an expert in issues surrounding blue light, and was instrumental in creating TrueDark technology as part of Biohacked’s mission to stop junk light. Tune in to learn how to get better sleep and hack your brain for increased performance! Find Out More About Chris Here: Chris Keane on LinkedIn 40 Years of Zen Biohacked In This Episode: [02:37] - Chris talks about 40 Years of Zen, which helps people accomplish in five days what a monk could do in 40 years. [05:40] - What is different about the brain of a monk who has meditated on a mountaintop for 40 years, or someone with a super high-performing brain, compared to the rest of us? [08:30] - Chris describes the experience of going into one of their neurofeedback pods for the first time. [09:44] - On a practical lev

Every single one of us has at least one story that we tell ourselves about money. These stories can have a significant influence on how we handle money throughout our lives and can even hold us back from achieving financial success. Kate Beeders is here to talk about fixing negative money stories by writing new ones instead. She’ll talk about how to break through financial glass ceilings in this conversation. Find Out More About Kate Here: Kate Beeders Kate Beeders on Facebook Kate Beeders on LinkedIn @KateBeeders on Twitter info@katebeeders.com In This Episode: [02:07] - Kate explains her concept of breaking through your own financial glass ceiling. She then discusses how she sets herself up for success and creates powerful intentions. [05:48] - Stephan, like Kate, is a big fan of tapping. [06:43] - Kate elaborates what she meant about power statements and positive focus. She ties this into the work that she does with her clients. [10:27] -In terms of teaching sales conversations, what does Kate teach peopl

My guest today, Mick Ebeling is the founder of the aptly named Not Impossible, an award-winning social innovation lab and production company that believes that nothing is impossible. His passion lies in technology for the sake of humanity and changing the world for the better. Tune into this episode and I promise that you, too, will be inspired and feel empowered to do the seemingly impossible. Find Out More About Mick Here: Mick EbelingNot Impossibleinfo@notimpossiblelabs.com speaking@notimpossiblelabs.com Mick Ebeling on LinkedIn@MickEbeling on Twitternotimpossible on Instagram@notimpossiblelabs on Facebook In This Episode: [01:49] - Mick talks about how his motto of “help one to help many” unfolds for him, and describes the purpose of Not Impossible. [03:18] - We learn how Mick got started helping Tempt One by creating the EyeWriter. [07:21] - Stephan responds to what Mick has been saying by talking about the importance of making a commitment, even if you haven’t yet figured out exactly how you’re going

Are you ready to learn how to have better sex? Pay close attention to this incredible episode with sex expert Lawrence Lanoff. Lawrence is a best-selling author and award-winning filmmaker who’s here to open your eyes to a whole new kind of sex. Lawrence will explain how sexual energy functions and why it’s so important in creative pursuits. Hear as we take a deep dive into tantric sex and talk about how it can enhance pleasure between partners! Find Out More About Lawrence Here: Lawrence Lanoff Lawrence Lanoff on Facebook Lawrence Lanoff on LinkedIn In This Episode: [01:52] - Lawrence starts things off by sharing his story, revealing how his early experiences have shaped his life and path. [05:01] - When did Lawrence start practicing tantra with other people, as in tantric sex? [07:24] - Lawrence discusses what tantra is, and how you can use it to take normal sex to a whole new level. [10:21] - Stephan talks about his interview with Jaiya on this podcast, relating some points he learned from her to what La

Ari Meisel joins me today to explain why multitasking is a problem and what you can do instead. Multitasking involves rapidly switching between two or more tasks, resulting in a lack of focus and attention. Ari and I discuss his top secrets to success, how to optimize your time, and the idea of work-life integration. Listen and get valuable tips about how to live your best optimized daily life! Find Out More About Ari Here: Less Doing, More Living @arimeisel on Twitter @arimeisel on Instagram Ari Meisel on LinkedIn   In This Episode: [02:02] - Ari talks about how he overcame Crohn’s disease, and how his book came out of that journey. [05:16] - How is Ari’s methodology different from Getting Things Done (GTD)? [07:09] - Ari discusses biohacking, talking about the HumanCharger and explaining what it is and how it works. Stephan points out how helpful it can be with jet lag. [10:55] - Did Ari cover stem cell therapies in his book Intro to Biohacking? He answers, then he and Stephan talk about triathlons and To

Have you ever felt that you’re unloveable or not good enough? We develop coping mechanisms to deal with these feelings. There are four types of limiting stories that we all tell ourselves  If you’re ready to shed the stories that hold you back, you’ve come to the right place. Pamela Bruner is joining me to give you the tools to move beyond these stories and dismantle your coping mechanisms. Find Out More About Pamela Here: Make Your Success Real Pamela Bruner Music Pamela Bruner on Facebook Pamela Bruner on LinkedIn Real Social Media Success In This Episode: [03:09] - Pamela started creating models to explain business growth, and shares one thing that cuts across all levels of business. [05:15] - What are the most common mindset blocks or limitations that Pamela comes across? In her answer, she talks about the four limiting stories that all of us have in some combination. [09:17] - Pamela discusses a coping mechanism that she had in response to feeling that she wasn’t lovable. [10:27] - Stephan’s limiting st

Nick Loper is an expert at helping people earn money outside of their day job.  He’s here to explore the possibility of starting a side hustle and to give it the attention it deserves. You know you need to follow your passion, but getting started may sound daunting or even impossible. The first step, as you’ll learn today, is to start and develop a side hustle. He’ll share his successful tactics, strategies, and tools that  have helped many people develop a side hustle without completely sacrificing their work-life balance. Find Out More About Nick Here: Side Hustle Nation Nick Loper on LinkedIn @SideHustleNation on Facebook @nloper on Instagram @nloper on Twitter In This Episode: [02:05] - How can somebody with a full-time job augment their income with a side hustle without losing their job? In his answer, he discusses several tiers, starting with services like Uber and Lyft. [05:44] - Nick discusses getting into value-based pricing. [06:49] - The third tier is the e-commerce revolution, Nick reveals, and

Joey Coleman is here to teach you to be a better communicator with audiences and customers alike. We’re all familiar with the concept of a sales funnel, but it has one big problem: the bottom is much smaller than the top. The key to fixing this problem isn’t attracting more people to your funnel. You need to make the bottom opening of your funnel bigger by creating lifelong, enthusiastic customers. Find Out More About Joey Here: joey@joeycoleman.comJoeycoleman.com @thejoeycoleman on TwitterJoey Coleman on LinkedInNever Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman In This Episode: [02:10] - How long was Joey a Platinum Partner with Tony Robbins? [05:00] - Stephan shares a story about a time that the universe conspired to allow his life to change for the better. [08:24] - Joey talks about what some of his favorite speaking events are. He then discusses how he knows whether he has succeeded in getting his audiences to act differently. [12:57] - Joey feels fortunate in that people have been very giving with testimonia

Nick Sonnenberg, cofounder of Leverage and the former CEO of Calvin App, is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for creating companies that disrupt the way people live. He’s here to help you automate the mundane aspects of your life to minimize (or eliminate) the time you spend on stuff that doesn’t bring you joy. Find Out More About Nick Here: Leverage Nicholas Sonnenberg on LinkedIn Nick Sonnenberg on Facebook @nicholassonnenberg on Instagram Idea to Execution by Ari Meisel and Nick Sonnenberg In This Episode: [01:22] - Nick starts things off by discussing how to gain leverage, which he explains is a topic that applies to both your business life and your personal life. He then goes through some of his favorite hacks for getting time back. [04:12] - Stephan digs into the concept of inbox zero that Nick brought up. Nick then offers his advice for managing email. [09:30] - In response to Nick’s advice to filtering some things straight to your archive, Stephan points out that he receives some things from mai

Dr. Robert Pope is the creator of the Transperative Method as well as a healer, minister, and transformational coach. We’ll talk about how to access more power and clarity, the difference between deciding and choosing your destiny, and why you shouldn’t struggle to get ahead in life. We tend to struggle and fight against failure, a more productive response  is to meet failure with love and acceptance even as it’s happening, as difficult as that may seem. Find Out More About Robert Here: Dr. Robert Pope on LinkedIn Transperative Coaching and Mentoring Health and Happiness for Humanity In This Episode: [01:22] - Robert starts things off by discussing double binds. He then explains what muscle testing is for listeners who may not be familiar with the term. [04:58] - What is the superconscious? [07:59] - Stephan returns to the subject of a double bind, encouraging Robert to clarify it for listeners. Robert then digs into the topic of people being willing to fail. [11:22] - Robert discusses the muscle tests that

Nick Cownie, a renowned expert in NLP, is here today to focus on self-improvement through NLP techniques. NLP allows you to bypass the critical faculty and go straight to the unconscious mind. By doing so, you can take control of your life in ways you may not have possibly imagined. Nick, author of the book 7 Minute Mindset, will describe the seven habits of failure and the seven factors of success as well as how to use your reticular activating system to your benefit. Find Out More About Nick Here: Nickcownie.com Nick Cownie on LinkedIn @NickCownie on Twitter Nick Cownie on Facebook Success Dynamics Institute In This Episode: [03:03] - Nick talks about mindset, explaining how his book, 7 Minute Mindset, came about. He shares that his fascination with how people’s minds work goes all the way back to his early teenage years. [07:04] - When Nick had his epiphany at age 13, did he start writing down his goals? He answers, then talks about an example of a woman who set a goal of achieving $1 million a year in

Dr. Pat Allen, a relationship expert and transactional analyst, joins me on today’s show to explore romantic concepts in depth. She offers no-holds-barred relationship advice that’s full of value regardless of whether you’re currently single or in a relationship. Pat has been featured on Oprah several times and is the author of Getting to “I Do”. Tune into the show for more on who she is, what she does, and how much value she can offer! Find Out More About Pat Here: Drpatallen.com Dr. Pat Allen’s radio show @DrPat_Allen on Twitter DrPatAllen2 on Facebook In This Episode: [01:30] - What is Dr. Pat’s definition of a real man? In her answer, she talks about the relation between wanting to be respected and cherished, and how they relate to masculinity and femininity. [04:07] - The male soul is called the anima, and the female soul is called the animus, Dr. Pat explains. She then discusses how this relates to same-sex relationships. [06:04] - The more masculine person knows what he wants, whereas the more femini

Today, I speak with Tamar Geller, dog trainer for the stars. Tamar is truly a dog whisperer; she’s a dog trainer and coach for Oprah, Jon Stewart, Ben Affleck, and more. Her methods have proven results, and don’t involve imposing an artificial hierarchy on dogs or forcing them to be submissive to commands. Her philosophy goes beyond dog training and involves a higher consciousness with your dog and your life. If you’re an animal lover, you’re going to love this episode! Find Out More About Tamar Here: The Loved Dog @tamar.geller on Facebook @TamarGeller on Twitter theloveddog on Instagram In This Episode: [01:41] - Tamar starts by explaining how being a pet owner can be about being mindful, not just about tricks and techniques. [04:05] - Do Tamar’s theories and techniques work with cats too, or are they specific to dogs? [05:50] - Tamar offers a couple of alternatives to the term “owner,” but clarifies that she doesn’t mind the term herself. [06:44] - What are some tips for someone whose dog seems to want to

Today's guest is Ross Jeffries. He's a self-proclaimed “attraction engineer,” and he's been called the godfather of the pickup artist community. As he’ll explain in this episode, the techniques he teaches are valuable not only for seducing women, but for influencing, persuading, and inspiring almost anyone -- even yourself. I attended one of his workshops in 2010 and can personally vouch for the power of his techniques. Find Out More About Ross Here: @RossJeffries on TwitterRoss Jeffries on FacebookSpeed Seduction on FacebookSpeed Seduction In This Episode: [02:58] - What is a pick up artist, and why would somebody want to learn the art of seduction if they’re geeky and socially awkward, and having trouble getting dates? [05:33] - Ross explains that he’s madly in love with language and its power to transform people and influence others. [07:47] - When someone says “none” or “always,” your ears should perk up, Ross points out. [08:42] - Stephan brings up the idea of beliefs being empowering or disempowering.

AJ Mihrzad is a coach, speaker, author, podcaster and entrepreneur. He runs two businesses Life Fuel Fitness and Online Super Coach. He is the author of The Mind Body Solution: Train Your Brain for Permanent Weight Loss and uses the book’s lessons to improve the four main areas of his life:health, wealth, relationships, and happiness. AJ shares his inspiring story of transformation and tips for making the most of our time and our lives. Find Out More About AJ Here: Online Super CoachAJ Mihrzad on FacebookAJ Mihrzad on LinkedInOnline Super Coach Podcast@AJMihrzad on TwitterThe Mind Body Solution: Train your Brain for Permanent Weight LossLife Fuel FitnessRegister for AJ’s Coaching Seminars In This Episode: [01:34] - Daily rituals that AJ incorporates in his life and what he did today. [01:54] -  When AJ wakes up he does a 100 count meditation where he breaths in through his nose and out through his mouth. This allows him to take control of the day and prime himself to be present. [02:17] - He also journals ab