Influencer, Dreamer
Michael Woodward
Being the Voice of Winnie the Pooh with Jim ...

With everyone locked down at home, how do you still networking to grow and connect your business? We sit down with Dr. Jo Webber on how you can use our social networks to stay connected and network while we can't meet face to face. She has launched Pod, a social network to help people connect with the right people near you.

Influencer, Dreamer
Michael Woodward
Building a Family Legacy in NASCAR with Kelley ...

Legacy is something that most of us think about at some point in our lives. But what happens when the legacy you are building is continuing the legacy of your family? Kelley Earnhardt Miller grew up the daughter of one of the legends of NASCAR and helped to shape the empire her brother is building. We sat down with Kelley to learn about her new book 'Drive: 9 Lessons to Win in Business and in Life', hear the stories of growing up in the Earnhardt family, the business of NASCAR, NASCAR in the age of Coronavirus, and how faith has become a foundation in her life.

Influencer, Dreamer
Michael Woodward
Entrepreneur Strategies for Difficult Times ...

Entrepreneurs everywhere are navigating the complexities of life caused by Coronavirus. How do you find the right rhythms of work and life when quarantined at home? How can your business thrive when everything seems to be falling apart? We sat down with Jason Feifer to chat through the questions we are all facing. Jason shares how we can turn tragedy into victory by seeing the opportunities and innovations that are possible because Coronavirus is changing the ways we work and learn.

Influencer, Dreamer
Michael Woodward
Building a Lifestyle of Running with Hal Higden

The modern world of running has gone from infancy to a science over the last few generations. Today's guest Hal Higdon has been helping cultivate generations of runners since the 1960s. But what does it take to build a lifestyle where running is a part of your daily life. Hal has literally written the book, 'Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide’ (in its 5th edition) to help runners build that lifestyle.

Dreamer, Influencer
Michael Woodward
Food, Wine, and the Olympics with Natalie ...

What does it take to be the best in everything you do? Natalie Coughlin has broken records in the world of swimming and set a high bar for other Olympians. Not only was she the first woman to swim the 100m backstroke in under 1 minute, but she is one of the few Olympians to win back to back Olympic Gold in the same event.

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E38 | Creating Sustainable Products | Mirza Tihic

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Mirza Tihic left war torn Bosnia as a refugee to find a better life.  Since then he as chased his dreams and become a well respected Entrepreneur and specialist in the world of Entrepreneurship.  He is the CEO of Bey Designs, Co-Founder of North Side Learning Center, a consultant, and adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Syracuse University.  In 2015 he won the Whitman School of Business Management's Dedication to Entrepreneurship Award.

Bey Designs are handcrafted gifts using all natural, recycled and reclaimed materials.  Their cubes feature the unique skylines of New York City, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Detroit, and Denver. These unique gifts have been features as a 'Forbes Top 10 Gifts for Travelers' and 'Featured in the New York Now Show Guide Cover'.  

Topics covered in this episode: The importance of education, Sustainability, Solving Corruption, Immigration, Creating a business to help others, Teaching from a place of experience, and so much more.  

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E37 | Lessons from Memorial Day | Michael Woodward

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Michael Woodward is the founder and CEO of jumbleThink.  In today's very special episode we reflect on the lessons we can learn from Memorial Day.  Memorial Day is a day to celebrate those in the US Military Services who gave the ultimate sacrifice, their lives.  We reflect on three lessons we can learn from those who have given it all.

Topics covered in this episode: A big idea to believe in, Giving your life for a cause, Ideas and dreams cost something / there is a sacrifice.

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E36 | Converting Skills into a Business | Adam Urbanski

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Adam Urbanski has risked it all to chase his dream.  In 1989 he left Poland with $194 in his pocket to find a better opportunity for his future.  Arriving in the United States he realized that the journey would be hard, but worth it.  Since then he has become known as the Millionaire Marketing Mentor working with businesses to overcome their obstacles.  He just launched a new program called the 'Revenue Rev-up Intensive'.  

Topics covered in this episode: Risking everything for a dream, The importance of marketing, Converting skills into a business, The importance of webinars, Thought Leadership, Family life and business, Overcoming fear, and so much more.

Website: http://themarketingmentors.com/jumblethink

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E35 | Leading from the Future | Cort Dial

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Cort Dial has worked with some of the largest companies in the world to help them overcome their issues and obstacles.  He has worked with Intel, Chevron, Disney, Apple, and many other impactful organizations.  His book, Heretics to Heroes: A Memoir of Modern Leadership, is a must read book on leadership.  It's like no other book on leadership that I've ever read.  His story and unique thinking will challenge your worldview and make you rethink your approach. 

Heretic Hero's aren't just outside the box, they are a threat.  -Cort Dial

Topics covered in this episode: The Burden of Leadership, Creating a place of belonging, All-In Leadership, Every Hero's Journey, Author Joseph Campbell, Movie: Defending Your Life, Systems aren't the Solutions, and so much more.

Website: https://www.cortdial.com/jumble/

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E34 | Leaping without a Safety Net | Nicole Holland

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Nicole Holland helps subject matter experts increase their visibility exponentially through podcast guesting to create greater impact, influence, and income.  She is proud to have been named in the Huffington Post as one of 50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017, Nicole inspires entrepreneurs all around the world through her popular podcast, The Business Building Rockstars Show, and her annual online summit, The Business Building Rockstar Summit.

In this episode we discuss being a person of influence, social media, online marketing, business coaching, being a podcast matchmaker, understanding your audience, and so much more.

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E33 | A Lifetime of Books | Mani Vaya

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Mani Vaya is the founder of 2000 Books.  He is a Physicist and Electrical & Computer Engineer and has spent 13 years in the TECH industry rising up the ranks to manage Billion $+ cellphone projects at Fortune 500 Company. However, he gave it all up to start 2000 Books.  2000 Books is the leading website for book summaries for entrepreneurs, podcast with the authors the books, and the launching place for community around learning and education for entrepreneurs.  

Mani also provides consulting services for entrepreneurs who are seeking help growing their YouTube Channel, growing their podcast, or learning how to connect with influencers.

In this episode we discuss reading, taking the risk to leave a career to chase your big idea, the importance of education, how to have impact, being more than you are today, how thoughts impact actions, and so much more.

E32 | Old Money, New Money, No Money | Cammi Pham

Cammi Pham is a geek in stilettos. She loves building a community and  pushing boundaries to optimize every aspect in life. Cammi accidentally fell into digital marketing when she founded and ran an environmental nonprofit at the age of 17. She later helped many technology startups gain traction and grow their communities online. Cammi is a Medium Top Contributor and Quora Top Writer. Her work has reached millions of views and has been translated into many different languages. Cammi has been featured in the BBC, Business Insider, Adweek, Yahoo, Lifehacker and more. Cammi lives by her personal motto, “Learn, Unlearn, Relearn.”

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E30 | Loving the Journey | Darieth Chisolm

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Darieth Chisom is a former NBC Anchor, Emmy Award Winning TV Host, Coach, Speaker, Author, Visibility and Media Strategy Specialist, and podcaster.  Her book, Hustle: Why Now is the Time to Unleash your Passion, is an encouragement to any entrepreneur.  She decided to risk everything she had built to create the life of her dreams.  Her story and wisdom will help you on your journey to create the world of your dreams. 

Topics covered in this episode: The importance of Hustling with heart, Don't wait for permission to chase your passion, Choosing what is important to you, Loving the journey you are on, How to clarify 'what's next', Crafting great workshops, Living from a place of Abundance and Flow, The importance of community and collaboration, Bearing fearless and brave, Flip the coin and rethink everything, Finding the why behind the dream, and so much more.

Special promotion: Use the code 'woodward' at http://chisolm.leadpages.co/wfoptin/ for an additional discount on the Workshop Formula program!

Text unleash to 33444 for a free download of 7 Steps to a Successful Side Hustle.

E29 | The Importance of Impact | Paul Maskill

Paul Maskill is blogger, podcaster, and business coach specializing in creating systems and structures to scale local service businesses.  Paul has worked in the financial industry, ran his own successful businesses, and helped other business owners find freedom in their businesses.  His podcast 'The Business Owner's Freedom Formula' is filled with amazing stories from business owners.  In this episode we learn more about Paul's journey in finding his passions and chasing his dream.

Topics covered in this episode: The importance of impact, Having gratification in what you do, Being and becoming an entrepreneur, What we can learn from franchises, Systems & Structures for success in business, How to find freedom in business ownership, Replicating yourself in your business, How to scale a business, Your business shouldn't need you to run, How to vet a new idea, How to start your idea/dream.

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E28 | Being The Raging Sloth | Eric Eaton

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Eric Eaton is the author of The Raging Sloth.   The book is a Blend of stories, research and personal experiences, Eric uses to shares a plan for life that will guide readers to create an abundant life on their terms to achieve their desired success regardless of their circumstances.  He is also a speaker, blogger, and coachIn this episode we discuss overcoming obstacles, living your life in abundance, surviving vs thriving, untethering, mentoring, and so much more.  This episode is filled with Eric's amazing story that will inspire you to create the life of your dreams.

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E26 | Finding Adventure | Tim Laskis

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Tim Laskis has his Ph.D. in clinical psychology with an emphasis in organizational behavior.   He also has worked as an organizational consultant, executive coach, professor and mental skills coach with some of the world’s fastest professional motocross athletes.  Tim also has an active blog, YouTube Channel, and hosts a popular podcast.  His book, Finding Your Costa Rica, encourages people to find their success.  In this episode we talk about his journey overcoming major obstacles and discovering his passion. We discuss a wide range of topics including education, taking risks, the important things in life, his book and podcast, and so much more.  This episode is filled with practical steps and encouraging stories to help you pursue your dreams.

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E25 | Life after The Late Show with David Letterman | Bill Scheft

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Bill Scheft is known for his writing for Late Night and The Late Show with David Letterman.  He has written several novels including The Ringer, Shrink Thyself, and Time Won't Let Me.  In this episode Bill shares the story from his career including stories about Don Rickles, working on The Late Show, his talented wife Adrianne Tolsch, his band The Truants, his various novels, the new documentary 'Take my nose...Please', and so much more.  Later in the episode Bill gives some incredible tips for writers.  It has been a dream come true to interview Bill.  This is a very funny interview that you won't want to miss.

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E23 | Innovating Experiential Restaurants | Jenny Dorsey

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Chef Jenny Dorsey is exploring the possibilities of combining food, conversation, and experience in new an innovative ways. Her restaurant, Wednesdays, has been critically acclaimed .  In this episode Jenny shares her story of finding her passion and choosing to chase her dream instead of the path she was on.  We also discuss New York City, her new venture Studio 10x, and the importance of conversation, and so much more.  This fun episode will make you rethink taking the safe route instead of the dream buried inside.

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E21 | The Legacy at the Finish Line | Jim Akers

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Jim Akers is a speakers, personal coach, and author.  He is also the founder and CEO of J. D. Akers & Associates, a leadership and personal development company. They help ambitious people focus their time, talent and resources on maximizing their personal and professional impact.  In this episode Jim shares encouraging stories from his life along with imparting wisdom for those who are chasing their dreams.  We also discuss his recently released book, how he raised through the ranks in a Fortune 50 corporation, and the new business he is creating.  This episode is incredible!

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E20 | The Psychology of Branding | Kaye Putnam

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Kaye Putnam specializes in psychology-driven brand building for entrepreneurs with big ideas.  In this episode we talk about her journey helping entrepreneurs and businesses overcome the questions of their brand.  We discuss a wide range of topics including accountability, MasterMind groups, brand archetypes, travel and working remotely, and inspiration.  This episode is packed with so much great information and resources you can apply to your dream or idea.

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E19 | Don't Settle for Less | Graham Skinner

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In this episode I talk to Graham Skinner about his journey helping small business owners overcome the obstacles to their success.  We discuss a wide range of topics including accountability, MasterMind groups, marketing strategies, community, and inspiration.  Graham's insights into business strategies and ideas will inspire and encourage you to take the next steps in your journey. 

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E15 | Creating Your Sound | David Leach

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In this episode I talk to David Leach.  He is the Worship Director at Life Center Ministries in Harrisburg PA.  He is also a songwriter and has released two albums.  Prior to joining the Life Center Team, David worked in the Music Industry.  In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics including the evolution of the music industry, songwriting, collaboration, community, and the changing landscape both in America and the Church globally.  David's journey will inspire you to follow your passions and become who you were created to be.

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E14 | The Stories of Cars | Mark Greene

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In this episode I talk to Mark Greene.  He is the host and creator of the Cars Yeah podcast.   In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics including passion, dreaming, creating, community, podcasting, and most importantly cars.  His stories are fun and will encourage you on your journey to chase your dreams.  

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E12 | Innovation at the Edges | Jeff DeGraff

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In this episode I talk to Jeff DeGraff.  He is a professor at Ross School of Business at University of Michigan, a respected author, active blogger, sought after speaker, and consultant to leading corporations.   In this episode we talk about a wide range of topics surrounding innovation.  His insight will inspire you to take the leap and begin to create your ideas.  

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