Listen to the Leverage podcast to learn from entrepreneurs, thought leaders, & business efficiency experts. Hosted by Leverage Founder & CEO Nick Sonnenberg. Get Leverage to work smarter--not harder. Leverage offers team training & consulting packages to optimize business workflow. Get the right tools, systems & processes to increase efficiency, boost marketing, & increase top-line & bottom-line revenue. Visit www.getleverage.com/podcast & book your 15-minute intro call to find out what Leve ...
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Power Up Your Business Using Asana with Joshua Zerkel
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In this week's episode we're talking about team productivity and how to win back time in your business using the right tools. Nick interviews Joshua Zerkel, the head of Global Engagement Marketing at Asana. Joshua has dedicated his professional life to helping individuals and businesses use technology to enhance workflow, communication, and informa…
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Moving From Friction to Flow with Jenny Blake
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Jenny Blake is an author, podcaster, and keynote speaker who loves helping business owners move from friction to flow through smarter systems, powered by Delightfully Tiny Teams. Her third book, Free Time: Lose The Busywork, Love Your Business, launches March 22, 2022. Jenny’s previous book, Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One, won t…
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How To Create Passive Income and Financial Freedom with Justin Donald
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Justin Donald is a master of low-risk cash flow investing whose strategies and principles for investing to earn passive income have helped thousands of people "create wealth without creating a job." In the span of 21 months, and before his 37th birthday, Justin’s investments drove enough passive income for both he and his wife Jennifer to leave the…
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How to Build a Learning Culture at Your Business with Ted Blosser
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Ted Blosser is the CEO of Workramp, a training platform that helps empower employees to reach their full potential at work. He's on the podcast this week to tell his story of how he went from selling software to founding his own company and disrupting the entire enterprise training platform industry. In this episode, Nick and Ted discuss life as an…
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Bioptimizing Humans Since 2004 with Matt Gallant
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Biohackers rejoice! Matt Gallant is on the Leverage Podcast today to discuss how he's been optimizing his mind, body, and those of his clients since 2004 with everything from supplements to sleep technologies and digestive enzymes. If you're interested in learning some new techniques to improve your sleep, feel better, optimize your brain and live …
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Building a $360m+ Business While Beating Cancer with Dave Woodward
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Dave Woodward is a world-class marketing expert, the CEO of Clickfunnels, and a stage 4 brain cancer survivor. Earlier this year, Dave was told he had a month to live—yet he's on the podcast today, cancer-free and on his way to a full recovery. Thanks to his neverending optimism, world-class doctors, and a strict health regimen Dave was able to bea…
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Negotiating As If Your Life Depends on It with Chris Voss
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We're going back into the archives to one of our most popular episodes of all time, Chris Voss! Chris is the author of the best-selling book Never Split the Difference, a book that covers some of the highly-effective negotiation tactics and strategies Chris learned during his 24 years as an FBI hostage negotiator and lead international kidnapping n…
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Discovering the Power of Your Subconscious Mind with Elliot Roe
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Elliot Roe is a hypnotherapist and mindset optimization coach who has worked with everyone from Olympic medalists to Hollywood actors, CEOs and Wall Street traders—and today, he joins Nick on the podcast to discuss how he makes it all happen. After getting his start working with professional poker players, he has helped his clients generate hundred…
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How to Deal With People Who Drive You Crazy with Dr. Mark Goulston (Part 2)
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Psychiatrist, executive coach, podcast host and 9-time bestselling author Dr. Mark Goulston is back on the podcast for part 2 of his conversation with Nick! If you haven't listened to part 1, be sure to go back and check it out here. Today, Nick and Mark continue their conversation around what it means to be a productive and successful business lea…
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How to Deal With People Who Drive You Crazy with Dr. Mark Goulston (Part 1)
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Psychiatrist, executive coach, podcast host and 9-time bestselling author Dr. Mark Goulston shares advice for navigating the challenging interpersonal & intrapersonal situations to which every single human can relate. His signature strategies--like surgical empathy and assertive vulnerability--provide an invaluable road map to becoming a better lea…
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How Prenups & Roleplay are Good for Business with Executive Coach Alisa Cohn
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Named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards in London, Alisa Cohn has been coaching startup founders to grow into world-class CEOs for nearly 20 years. Her new book, “From Start-up to Grown-Up”, shares Alisa’s knowledge & experience from working with executives at companies like Etsy, Venmo, a…
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The Gap & The Gain with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
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Organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy is on the podcast this week to discuss his upcoming book, The Gap and The Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success, that he's co-authored with Dan Sullivan, the founder of Strategic Coach and world's #1 entrepreneurial coach. In The Gap and The Gain, Ben and Dan explain why…
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Creating The World's Biggest Hedge Fund with Richard Craib
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Richard Craib is on the podcast this week to discuss how he and his company are building the last hedge fund—Numerai. Richard has found that virtually all hedge funds today are continuously duplicating research and strategies. This lack of originality leads to less than stellar performance, and makes it difficult for new funds with original ideas t…
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The Art and Psychology of Sales with Jody Williamson
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Jody Williamson is on the podcast this week to discuss the art and psychology of sales. He is on a mission to help high-level salespeople separate themselves from the sleazy "used car salesman" stereotype by listening more, talking less, and helping their prospects discover the sale for themselves. With over 25 years of experience and having worked…
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Managing Projects & Knowledge at NASA with Dr. Edward Hoffman
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Dr. Ed Hoffman is on the podcast this week to discuss how teams and organizations can improve their performance through knowledge, process, and project management. As the former Chief Knowledge Officer for NASA, Ed understands the importance of storing and organizing knowledge for organizations—and he's here to show us all how to improve it in our …
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Creating 18 Streams of Income with Kary Oberbrunner
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This week on the podcast, Nick is chatting with Kary Oberbrunner, the author of Unhackable and founder of Igniting Souls Publishing Agency. Just like Nick, Kary is obsessed with helping people become more productive—the only difference is that Kary takes a slightly different approach, by making people unhackable. If you've ever been set up to be pr…
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Conquering To-Do Lists with Amir Salihefendić
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This week, Nick sits down with Amir Salihefendić of Doist to discuss his companies, Todoist and Twist. Todoist is one of the most popular digital to-do list apps on the market today, and Twist is an internal communication tool similar to Slack and Microsoft Teams. After building one of the most successful to-do list tools in history, it's no surpri…
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Selling Priceless Experiences with Steve Sims
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Have you ever wanted to work with the likes of Sir Elton John, Elon Musk, take a submarine down to the Titanic or perhaps close museums in Florence for a private dinner party, and then have Andre Bocelli serenade while you eat your pasta? Steve Sims has done all that for his clients and more—and he's on this episode of the Leverage Podcast to chat …
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Why Race Matters in Business with Andre Perry
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Did you know that property values in black neighborhoods are about 23% less than those in white neighborhoods for no other reason than race? Well, it's true—and Andre Perry is on The Leverage Podcast to talk about it. Andre is an expert on race and has been researching the disparities between white- and black-majority cities for years. His findings…
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Bootstrapping a Portfolio of Businesses with David Henzel
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In this episode, Nick sits down with David Henzel to talk about what it's like to manage a portfolio of businesses. At the time of recording this episode, David is running five companies and has started or invested in many others. These companies truly run the gamut, from a content delivery provider to a group coaching platform and even a company t…
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Facing Fears and Increasing Longevity with Richard Rossi
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Richard Rossi has truly seen it all. From working in the U.S. senate to building multiple businesses to mentoring tens of thousands of high school students and building the #1 mastermind group for biohacking in the world… He's got some amazing stories to tell, and this week he's sharing them with us on the Leverage Podcast. In this unique episode, …
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Empowering Over a Billion People to be Happy with David Meltzer
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In this powerful episode, Nick sits down with David Meltzer to talk about his mission to empower over 1 billion people to be happy. (To be specific, his definition of happiness is to "make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.") As a massively successful entrepreneur, David has a lot of knowledge to share on not only how to b…
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Accidental Courtesy with Daryl Davis
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In one of our most unique, fascinating and powerful episodes to date, Nick and Lee Brower sit down to talk with Daryl Davis. Daryl is a musician who has spent his life playing music around the world. But what he does in his spare time will surprise you. As an African-American man, he spends his free time talking to and befriending members of the Ku…
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Understanding the Economic Implications of Remote Work With Nicholas Bloom
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The future of work is changing and remote work is on the rise. But how will these changes affect the economy and the workforce as a whole? Nicholas Bloom is on the podcast this week to discuss exactly that. As an economics professor, researcher and future of work expert, he's uniquely equipped to discuss how the changes we're seeing in the workplac…
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Do you have trouble letting go of things in your business? Most entrepreneurs do. Delegation is harder than it might seem—it's a skill that needs to be learned, and it's necessary for any entrepreneur looking to scale their business. In this episode, Nick sits down with Emily Morgan of Delegate Solutions to discuss the art of delegation and what th…
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Finding the Right Tools for Your Business with Michael Devellano
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Michael Devellano is on the Leverage Podcast this week to discuss how entrepreneurs can use simple tools in creative ways to automate and grow their businesses. From CRMs to email marketing and funnel tools, Nick and Michael educate listeners on how to think about what their business requires and then find the right tech solutions to solve their pr…
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Going Beyond Exponential with Jay Abraham
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The one and only Jay Abraham is back on the Leverage Podcast this week! Jay has devoted his life to helping companies of all sizes go BEYOND exponential, and in this episode, he covers some of the tactics and strategies he's used to do just that. From his 224 referral systems to the 9 drivers of exponential growth to his force multiplier concept, J…
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Predicting the Future of Work with Jeff Wald
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What does the future of work hold? Will AI and robots take over? Is on-demand labor the future? These are all questions that Jeff Wald has been researching for years, and today he's on the Leverage Podcast to discuss his findings with Nick. Jeff shows us how we can use data and trends from the past to predict what the future of work will look like …
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Keith Ferrazzi, 8 Areas of Recontracting a High Performing Team
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Keith Ferrazzi is back on the Leverage Podcast! In this episode, Keith covers the 8 Areas of Recontracting a High-Performing Team and methods for improving team culture, leading effectively, and creating an open and transparent workplace. Nick and Keith discuss how many executive teams aren't working nearly as effectively as they could be, and it's…
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Creating a Remote Culture with Sara Sutton
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Whether you need to hire remote employees for your business or find your next freelance gig, our guest today can help. Sara Sutton is the CEO of FlexJobs, one of the world's largest remote job websites. In today's episode, Nick and Sara discuss how to promote culture as a fully-remote company, why the COVID crisis is an opportunity to rethink many …
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Building Remote Hiring Systems with Maren Kate Donovan
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When's the last time you took a look at your hiring system? Maren Kate Donovan is on the podcast this week to discuss hiring—specifically, how to create a system that allows you to discover and automatically sort through applicants to find highly-qualified candidates for your business. Nick and Maren discuss why most companies have outdated hiring …
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Marvin Liao is an Angel Investor, Keynote Speaker, and Ex-Partner of 500 Startups, one of the world's largest business accelerators. In this episode (recorded in April), Nick and Marvin discuss life as an investor during COVID, their predictions on how startups will be affected during and after the pandemic, and some tips on how to prepare for futu…
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Process Street Co-Founder, Vinay Patankar
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Vinay Patankar is the Co-Founder and CEO of Process Street, a process and workflow management tool. In this episode, Nick and Vinay discuss Process Street’s recent Series A completion and their new partnership with Atlassian and Salesforce. You’ll learn the difference between static and dynamic knowledge and how to document your company processes e…
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Mentor to Millions, Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm
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Kevin Harrington and Mark Timm join Nick to discuss their new book, "Mentor to Millions." Putting all of his effort into his businesses, Mark realized that he had ignored his family life for decades. Mentor to Millions chronicles how Mark pivoted to a life where work and family can co-exist together. Mark and Kevin discuss the biggest lessons they’…
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Is Data Threatening our Democracy? with Yael Eisenstat
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Yael Eisenstat joins Nick to discuss how social media is affecting democracy and what it could mean for the upcoming elections. As a former CIA Officer and National Security Advisor at the White House, Yael tackles the intersection of ethics, tech, and democracy with her years of experience working with governments, tech companies, and investors. S…
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Dan and Nick reveal how to succeed during these scary times. Dan discusses his “Scary Times Success Manual," including the ten strategies that will allow you to stay focused on opportunities for growth and progress. Dan Sullivan is the Founder and President of Strategic Coach, the #1 coaching organization for entrepreneurs. Dan has been helping ent…
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Jay Abraham, What to Do When Your Business Has Been Moved to Your Home
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Jay and Nick will reveal why it's a great time to hire and reestablish roles and responsibilities within your company. They’ll also explain why it’s so critical to capture and document the processes and knowledge of your employees—especially now, when people are at home and at risk of getting sick. Jay and Nick strategize the different ways busines…
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Dr. Ben Hardy, Strategies for Becoming the Person You Want to Be
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Dr. Ben Hardy is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn’t Work and Personality Isn’t Permanent. He was the #1 writer on Medium.com between 2015 to 2018, writing about the myth that personality is innate and unchangeable. In this episode, Nick and Ben discuss strategies for becoming the person you want to be and how…
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Jim Dew, Getting the Most Out Of Your Wealth During COVID-19
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Jim Dew is the founder of Dew Wealth Management and author of “Beyond a Million: The Entrepreneur’s Playbook for Expanding Wealth, Freedom and Time.” In this episode, Nick & Jim discuss the financial implications of COVID-19 and how to make use of what the US Government is offering, along with tips on how to get the most out of your wealth. HIGHLIG…
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Get a Grip on Your Business With Gino Wickman
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Gino Wickman is the founder of EOS Worldwide and author of ‘Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business,’ a book that is aimed to help the younger generation answer the question ‘is this the right fit for me?’ In the episode, Nick & Gino will discuss how to gain traction by using the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Covering how they’ve already implemen…
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How to Create Rocket Fuel for Your Business with Mark C. Winters
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Mark C. Winters is the co-author of the bestselling book, Rocket Fuel, with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) founder Gino Wickman. Mark’s aim is to help entrepreneurs expand their freedom. In this episode, you’ll hear Mark and Nick discuss how they have both integrated EOS in their lives and companies. You’ll learn the difference between bein…
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Keith Ferrazzi, Making Remote Work Actually Work - FB Group Webinar
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Keith Ferrazzi is the Founder and CEO of Ferrazzi Greenlight, a research and consulting firm that specializes in transforming the performance, capability, and engagement of the people in organizations who produce business results. On this week’s episode, you’ll hear a portion of the webinar that Nick held with Keith on the “Making Remote Work Actua…
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Effective Negotiation: A Quantum Leap into Emotional Intelligence w. Chris Voss
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Chris Voss is the author of the best-selling book Never Split the Difference. An extremely popular book about the tactics and strategies on how to negotiate effectively. Chris spent 24 years as a FBI hostage negotiator and the lead international kidnapping negotiator. On this week’s episode, you’ll learn the tactics and strategies on how to negotia…
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An Approach to the COVID-19 & Economic Crisis with Jay Abraham and Linda Kreitzman
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Jay Abraham and Linda Kreitzman discuss the current situation of COVID-19 & the potential Economic Crisis on today’s episode of the Leverage Podcast. Jay Abraham, who has been on the podcast many times, is an icon in the marketing and business strategy space. Jay is a brilliant thinker and sees things that most don't see. In this conversation, we f…
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Jay Abrahams Profound Business Insights & Strategies
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In todays episode, Nick sits down with friend, mentor, and advisor Jay Abraham; asking more untraditional questions that Jay usually doesn't get asked. Learn how Jay developed his amazing vocabulary, insights on how to spend your time, and much more.By Nick Sonnenberg
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How Asana Can Supercharge Your Workflow w. Joshua Zerkel
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If you’re interested in Project Management tools, in the process of trying to figure out what PM tools are right for you and your team, this episode is meant for you. Nick sits down with the global head of community for Asana, Joshua Zerkel.By Nick Sonnenberg
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The Future of Human Health with Dr. Jeffrey Gladden
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Dr. Jeff Gladden is a leader on disease prevention and human longevity. On this episode, Jeff and I discuss how the Apex program is paving a new path outside of conventional healthcare, Jeff’s view on health trends, and the steps you can take right now to improve your health in 2020.By Nick Sonnenberg
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Shannon Waller is an expert on entrepreneurial teams. She’s a sought-after speaker, presenter, and longtime coach at Strategic Coach®. On this episode, Shannon walks us through the particular tools and concepts that have kept entrepreneurs coming back to Strategic Coach® for the past two decades. Nick and Shannon discuss the idea of taking a “free …
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Using Belief to Achieve Olympic Results with Sarah Wells
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As an Olympic hurdler, Sarah knows what it’s like to meet obstacles along the path to achieving huge results. Not only is she now training for Tokyo 2020 but she’s founded the Believe Initiative which helps young children build personal belief by using passion as the fuel to solve problems. In this episode, Sarah tells us about her journey to the O…
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Understanding the Investment World of Howard Morgan
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Get a peek into Howard’s time as President at one of the most famous hedge funds in the world, Renaissance Capital. Also, learn how he became the very first investor for Uber and what Howard thinks are the next big opportunities in the bioinformatics space, which has become the primary focus of his later stage investment group, B Capital.…
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