Reality Check With Craig Price

Michael Modzelewski (@mikemodzelewski on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss being an Alaskan Naturalist for Princess Cruises. Anyone who knows Craig knows how much he loved cruising the Inner Passage of Alaska with his wife back in 2013. Now he gets to talk photography, Alaskan guides, bears and more with a true expert on the Alaskan Wilds. Mike spent 18 months alone in the wilds of Alaska as chronicled in his book Inside Passage: Living with Killer Whales, Bald Eagles, and Kwakiutl Indians. This gave him a unique perspective on the nature of the Northwest and now he gets to live out a dream job: being the ship's Naturalist for Princess Cruises. He not only shares his animal expertise about bears and such, he also talks about hiking glaciers and exploring ice caves. It's a photographers dream. Michael also talk about his latest e-book Wild Life which tells of his life after Cosmopolitan Magazine named him "Bachelor of the Month". It's the story of a kid let loose in a candy shop. Only the kid is an a

Capt. Steve Taylor (Ret.) joins host Craig Price to discuss his life as a commercial pilot. Not many people get to fly commercial jets for a living so when Craig had the chance to get Steve Taylor on the podcast to discuss his latest book "Wheels Up: Sky Jinks in the Jet Age" he was sure to ask about how Steve became a pilot, why regional airlines have such young pilots, why the military fosters cockiness in their pilots and where is some hairy places to land. Craig also learns that Steve has a very narrow view on what "dangerous" really means and how close a "close call" must be before Steve even thinks it's a problem. The stories in "Wheels Up" are not made up. They are the real deal true antics of a jet age pilot in the high-octane environment of the cockpit. Some will give you pause and make you think, some will knock the wind out of you, and some will make you throw your head back and laugh. From the hallowed halls of The Citadel to the sometimes dark skies of Vietnam to the pranks and high jinks of a g

Brett Judd (@BrettMJudd on Twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss entrepreneurial relationships. What are entrepreneurial relationships? When a someone loves someone and they wish to commit to one another, they create an LLC...no wait. That's not what we're talking about at all. We're talking about spouses working together to run a business. Relationships and businesses are tough enough on their own but when you combine the two, that opens a whole new mess of problems. Brett and Craig discuss compartmentalizing, not treating your relationship like a business and dealing with the stress of it all. Brett and his wife Gina have their own podcast dealing with families and their businesses at http://www.fortunesandfamilies.com/ and you can learn more about Brett at his aptly named website http://www.brettmjuddmsw.com/ 

Alan Cerny (@nordlingAICN on twitter) joins host Craig Price for their 2015 Oscar Predictions! Kicking off a brand new season (Season 4!) Craig and Alan get into a somewhat predictable awards season. The two discuss the big six (Best Supporting Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director and Best Picture) as well as side track on what Craig calls "The Pacino Effect" and Alan's defense of Boyhood. They also discuss several snubs and some baffling nominations. Craig will be posting his entire slate of his 2015 Oscar Predictions via http://oscar.go.com/mypicks - play along! Also, past guest and friend of the show, Thom Singer is in the middle of his annual fundraiser (all February) for the Kate Singer Endowment for Cranio-Facial Research. It’s a good cause and the money goes to the Dell Children's Medical Center out of Austin and Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. Please consider donating by clicking here to donate.

Alan Cerny (@nordlingAICN on twitter) check in for his annual Holiday Movie Preview with host Craig Price. The air is crisp (in some places snow has already fallen) – egg nog is in the stores and the smell of turkey is everywhere. That means Alan is here to give us an idea what to expect while we’re avoiding shoppers by hiding in the theaters. The two talk about some poor excuses for sequels, obvious oscar-bait and some hidden gems of the yule-tide season. Movies include: Bad Bosses Penguins of Madagascar Wild Inherent Vice Exodus: Gods and Kings The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Annie Into the Woods The Gambler The Interview American Sniper   APP BONUS: Download the app and listen to a full bonus episode of Alan and Craig discussing their choices for the best movies of 2014.

Abby Kohut (@Absolutely_Abby on twitter) joins host Craig Price to discuss job searches. It seems everyone is always looking for a job and with the downturn a few years back, more people were unexpectedly looking for a job. That's when Abby Kohut (Absolutely Abby to her fans) started a crusade to get 1 million people hired. But, you can't get hired until you find another job. Being gainfully employed full time for the past 12 years, Craig is completely out of the loop in the job search department. Times have changed and some issues that weren't a reality when he last looked for work are coming to the forefront. Abby and Craig discuss where to look for a job, why networking is the most important part of your job search, interview techniques and how social media can really mess things up for you (even though they say it shouldn't). They also discuss the hidden job market, if potential employers prefer you to already have a job and if they prefer whether you've had that job for awhile or not! You can learn more

Thom Singer (@thomsinger on Twitter) returns to talk about his new podcast Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do with host Craig Price. It seems podcasting guests are few and far between so when Craig heard Thom was starting up a new podcast dealing with entrepreneurs, he knew he needed to get Thom back on the show. The two discuss Thom's show, how podcasting has opened up his network (even though he's a master at it!) and what he's learned talking to entrepreneurs. Craig also shares his insights into why Thom's podcast has rocketed atop the iTunes (a good show is only one reason) and some of the ways Thom could use his podcast along side his Conference Catalyst program. If you're on the fence about podcasting for your business you have to listen to this episode. You can subscribe to Thom's podcast via iTunes and learn more about Thom's speaking at http://www.thomsinger.com

Reeve Hamilton (@ReeveHamilton on Twitter) with the Texas Tribune joins host Craig Price to talk about the 2014 Texas elections. When it comes to politics, Craig knows just enough to get himself into trouble, so instead of just relying on himself to figure out what's happening this mid-term election, he reached out to the host of Texas Tribune Tribcast to help set him straight. Reeve is a reporter for the Tribune and the two discuss the recent Texas Voter ID law controversy and if voter fraud is really a concern, will Texas ever "flip" to a blue state, why the Lt. Governorship is important here in Texas and why so many races are not even close. There's something for every voter, even if you don't live in the Lone Star State! You can hear Reeve host the Texas Tribune Tribcast which features a rotating cast of Tribune reporters, editors and special guests. The TribCast is an informal – and at times amusing – discussion of Texas politics and policy. on Soundcloud or on  iTunes and read his articles at http://Te

Scott Whitney joins host Craig Price to discuss this ins and out of videography. When it comes to video of himself, Craig would rather jab dull spoons into his eyes than sit through any part of the process but since his business demands proof of expertise he's certainly aware of what videography involves. Instead of just rambling about his likes/dislikes, Craig recruited Scott Whitney of Whitney Media Productions to talk about why audio is just as important as any aspect of video, lightening is one of the most overlooked pieces and how to find a good videographer even when you're on the road or travelling across country. Scott can be found at http://whitneymedia.tv APP BONUS: Read "Searching for a Videographer For Your Presentation? Keep These  5 Points In Mind!" only on the app!

Phil Gerbyshak (@PhilGerb on Twitter) gives host Craig Price a social media update. With so many things constantly changing, Craig decided an update was needed. So with the help of social media guru and past guest Phil Gerbyshak, the two discuss new platforms like ello, some of the more relevant changes to popular platforms like Facebook, twitter and LinkedIn as well as discussing why Craig was right about the uselessness of Google+. They also talk about the importance of analytics and metrics to make sure what you are doing on social media is working for you. If you're confused about social media as much as Craig is (and I truly hope you are not or you need serious help) this update will help you get caught up! You can find more about Phil at his website http://philgerbyshak.com as well as read his posts at the Actiance Social Business Blog http://actiance.com/blog APP BONUS: Read Phil's latest 15 page ebooklet 10 Secrets of Using LinkedIn to Get More Leads, Be More Referable, and Increase Your Bottom Lin

Michael Domitrz (@datesafeproject on Twitter) returns to discuss consent with host Craig Price. With all the news about sexual assault and consent laws in the media, Craig reaches out to  past guest Michael Domitrz to hash it out. Michael explains the importance of consent, open discussions with your partner (or potential partner) and why we need to focus not on how to avoid assault but on how to be a good human being. Meanwhile  Craig laments the fact that not enough men are speaking out on the subject while Michael offers that men should participate in the discussion but not break their arms patting themselves on the back because they do so. The two also discuss how awful internet comments can be! You can find more about the great work Michael is doing at http://www.datesafeproject.org/

In this special edition of Reality Check, host Craig Price plays an extended excerpt from his negativity program highlighting his self-conceived "Price Personality Scale".  Recently, Craig was able to present a 90 minute breakout session for a group of project managers and was able to record it for posterity.  Craig talks about personality vs. attitude, the types of positive and negative personalities and some of the examples of each. You can learn more about Craig's programs at http://therealistsguide.com or you can buy his book "Half a Glass: The Realist's Guide" directly from his website. APP BONUS: Craig includes his "6 Tips for Managing the New Workforce" e-book.

Meteorologist Steve Lanore (@SteveLanore on Twitter) returns to discuss his new book on tornadoes with host Craig Price.  Flying cows and sharknadoes be damned! Craig and Steve get down to the reality of these devastating storms called Twisters. Steve's new book, Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths is out and due to Craig's lack of experience with tornadoes despite living at the tip of "Tornado Alley" he asks some of the basics: What conditions do you need to have tornadoes, how much can they lift, what's the difference between a tornado and a water spout? The two also talk about some of the more popular myths related to tornados like: Does the sky turn green? Should you hide under an overpass or bridge? and more importantly...can Sharknado really happen?? (Yes, Craig asked this). You can learn more about Steve and his book at http://www.stevelanore.com and order his book "Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths" from amazon and other major book outlets. Twister Tales looks at tornado myths and misconcep

Shawn Doyle (@Motiv8er on twitter) returns to discuss grief with host Craig Price. Grief can be a painful subject, awkward to address and difficult to understand. That's why Craig thought Shawn and his new book "The Sun Still Rises: Surviving and Thriving After Grief and Loss" should come on the podcast. The two discuss the shocking and unexpected loss of Shawn's first wife Cindy and how Shawn coped in the aftermath. Shawn offers up some suggestions to people trying to support those in grief, how grief is contextual and personal as well explains the path that allowed himself to find happiness. Every day, many people lose loved ones and face the grieving process. They suffer while coping with the loss of a child, spouse, parent, friend, or sibling. It is perhaps the most difficult and devastating challenge any of us face in our lifetime. Shawn simply tries to offer his first hand experiences to others in hopes they to can heal. You can learn more about Shawn at http://www.sldoyle.com/

Brad Montgomery (@BradMontgomery on twitter) chats about happiness with host Craig Price. Happiness can be the Holy Grail for many people, elusive, just out of reach or more commonly, something that happens intermittently for short periods of time. But what if you had control over your happiness? That's what Brad proposes to a skeptical Craig. The two talk about the flaws in The Secret (or outright lies if you ask Craig) how you can take unhappy conditions and fine tune them so you can be happier, how to gradually get incrementally happier versus trying to drastically change overnight as well as discover that they are just two short balding guys talking about the same things from different perspectives. The more things seem different the more they are closer to the same. It seems super positive and negative people can get along! Everybody sing Kumbaya! You can find the newly minted CPAE (hall of fame speaker) Brad Montgomery at http://BradMontgomery.com. APP BONUS: Read the first chapter from Brad's book Hu

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David Graham with the Karbach Brewing Co (@KarbachBrewing on Twitter) talks craft beers with host Craig Price. Craig certainly enjoys a tasty adult beverage from time to time so the opportunity to go to a brewery and talk beer was too good to be true. David and Craig sit inside the climate controlled barrel room inside the Karbach brewery in Houston to talk the recent trend of brewing craft beers, how they are popping up everywhere including at home brewers, the decision of can vs. bottle, competing in a growing competitive market,  how they distribute their beer and how they prep their seasonal beers. It's fun for the whole family (or at least those over 21). You can find Karbach Brewing brands in the greater Houston area and around Texas but you can learn more at http://karbachbrewing.com  Stop by their brewery for a tour! Drink Responsibly!

Patrick Allmond (@PatrickAllmond on twitter) returns to discuss online feedback with host Craig Price.  We all want feedback but are we prepared for what awaits us online? The avalanche of inane comments and spam sometimes makes us wonder if its all worth it! Or worse...nothing at all. We want our tweets retweeted, our facebook posts liked and our blogs commented on. Getting people's attention and then getting them to act can be a daunting task. Patrick and Craig discuss how to ask for feedback, write posts that get shared and what to do when you get an internet troll. Of course we love feed back here at Reality Check so leave a comment, email craig@speakercraigprice.com with questions or guest suggestions and follow us on twitter @realitycheckpod  Patrick Allmond can be found at http://patrickallmond.com.

Shari Alexander (@ShariAlexander on twitter) joins host Craig Price to talk about influence. Influence means many things to many people, people are always trying to be influential without being influenced. It's a weird dynamic. Thankfully, Shari has researched and studied what even she calls the "Dark Arts" of influence to learn how to use it ethically and effectively in business. The two discuss con-men and cult leaders, how observation of both the body and content (what is being said)  is a key to understanding how to be influential, the possibility that Shari's subconscious might sound just like Craig and some myths about lie detectors. If you want to be more influential in your life and your business, be sure to listen to this one! You can learn more about Shari at her website http://ObserveConnectInfluence.com APP BONUS: Download a helpful profiling tool PDF.

Anastasia Turchetta (@AnastasiaRDH on Twitter) returned for a dental health check-up with host Craig Price. By now, long time listeners know that the summer brings sunshine, lazy summer day and on the podcast: Dental talk!  Anastasia and Craig catch up in San Diego to discuss cyberstalkers, the passing of baseball legend and Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn to oral cancer, the potential dangers of e-cigs and vaping (is that a word and did I spell it right? Who know?!) as well as the most disgusting of trends Craig has heard about in a long long time, oil pulling. Always a lively discussion, you're teeth may not get clean from listening but you won't able to stop smiling from this episode! Anastasia can be found at every Wednesday doing her Humpday Happening videos at https://www.youtube.com/user/Anastasiardh