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[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4073438/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Amy Mead is the co-founder of Heroic Public Speaking with her partner and husband Michael Port. She has assisted the Speech faculty at Yale Drama and has over 15 years of experience mentoring teachers and speakers. Amy explains to Rick the foundational steps to good storytelling and shares the basics on how to be a good public speaker.   Key Takeaways: [3:05] Who is Amy Mead? [4:00] Performing? Isn't that for actors? [7:45] Do you see yourself as a victim of circumstance? [11:05] Think of public speaking as a dialog. [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4050155/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Pavel Verbnyak is a keynote motivational speaker, success expert, and author of two books on the subjects of personal and professional development. Pavel's latest book is titled Success by Your Own. This book is currently written in Pavel's native language, Russian, but he is hoping to have an English version out in the future. Pavel sits down with Rick and talks on how anyone, no matter their background, can achieve success. Key Takeaways: [3:00] Pavel shares a little bit about himself. [7:25] How did Pavel change his mind set on [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4034272/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Tresa Leftenant is a financial planner committed to helping women free themselves from stagnation and bad relationships with money. She is the author of Reinventing Her: Helping Women Plan, Pursue, and Capitalize Their Next Chapter and is passionate about empowering women to “get going” toward living the life of their dreams. On today's show, Tresa talks on how you can make small changes in your life right now and how to overcome bad habits.   Key Takeaways: [2:35] Who is Tresa? [8:55] How does Tresa help people get clear on [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4020041/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Kimanzi Constable was $180,000 in debt and worked in an industry he wasn't passionate about. He decided he had enough and managed to self-publish two books that have both sold over 100,000 copies. Kimanzi talks on how he was able to achieve financial independence and shares advice to benefit those who would like to follow in his footsteps.   Key Takeaways: [3:10] Who is Kimanzi? [9:50] How did he have the courage to get into unknown territory? [12:45] What do you need? An audience! [16:00] Focus on being a real [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4003788/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Asa Leveaux had three businesses by the age of 22, but ended up losing all three shortly after he started them. He is now the founder of the Genius Academy and talks to Rick about his failures and why it's so important to keep going despite being knocked down. Asa also talks on his experience serving the military and the valuable lessons he has learned from his service.   Key Takeaways: [2:45] Who is Asa? [5:45] What was it like serving in the military? [9:20] Asa talks about starting his [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3988609/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Cindy Ertman has been acknowledged three years in a row as one of the most influential mortgage executives in the United States by Mortgage Executive Magazine. In late 2014, Cindy launched The Defining Difference, a success-based coaching and training company committed to training people on Choice Mastery. Cindy talks on how you can rewrite your own story, get started on a new career path, and redefine your purpose in life.   Key Takeaways: [3:45] Who is Cindy? [6:10] Cindy is one of the most influential mortgage executives in the US. [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3973286/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Ian Altman is a Forbes contributor, author, and keynote speaker. Ian travels all over to help business executives and CEOs improve on selling their products and services. Ian shares with the audience on how they can sell without it being sleazy or uncomfortable for prospective buyers. The key to a good selling strategy is to understand whether you and your potential buyers are a good fit. As Ian said in the interview, “Effective sales, is about getting to the truth as quickly as possible.”   Key Takeaways: [03:30] Who is [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3959538/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Jordan Harbinger is the host of The Art of Charm podcast. He has been podcasting for the past nine years and has become one of the top ‘go-to’ personal development podcasts. Jordan talks on the power of networking, and what others are able to achieve just by who they know in their networking circle. He strongly suggests building your network before developing your business venture, because your network will naturally help you open the doors that you need.   Key Takeaways: [03:30] Who is Jordan? [14:30] Focus on building your [...]

[iframe style="border:none" src="https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/3940232/height/100/width/480/thumbnail/no/theme/standard" height="100" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Big Keith Williams and his wife Tina Williams join Rick Petry on today's episode. Keith is a 3 sport professional athlete who is currently a professional bodybuilder. In this show, Keith and Tina talk on how they make their relationship work, we learn about the couple's story, and Keith emphasizes the importance of God, family and leaving no doubt as the keys to achieving success.   Key Takeaways: [3:20] Keith shares his story. [6:15] What defies a person's determination? [8:40] How does Tina do it? [12:35] How does Keith and Tina [...]