Success Profiles Radio

Tom Smyth was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book "Fear Less" and has built several successful businesses, including luxury hotels, a line of beauty products, and a mindset coaching program. We talked about what causes him not to give up, his first entrepreneurial venture, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and what his big mission is. In addition, we discussed the five components of his success formula DREAM, his extensive morning routine which begins at 4am, industries he is not yet invested in that he would like to get into, and how the pandemic changed his businesses. Finally, we discussed his top core values, gratitude, productivity tips, the most influential books he has read, the greatest challenges he has faced in his business, and much more. You can subscribe on iTunes or listen here: https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Steven Sashen was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the CEO and co-founder of Xero Shoes, which has been on the Inc 5000 list five years in a row. We talked about how he started the company and how the shoes are designed to feel like you are walking barefoot. In addition, we discussed why he turned down a deal on Shark Tank in season 4, what led him to audition for the show with his wife, what the audition process was like, how he prepared for his appearance on the show, the reasons why he has turned down funding deals since then, and his best advice to those starting product-based businesses. We also discussed his core values, when he realized he needed a team, the challenges of inventory management, and what has surprised him most about entrepreneurship. You can hear the show on iTunes or here: https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Joe Cohen was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a well-known biohacker and founder of Self Hacked, which provides thoroughly-researched, evidence-based health and performance information that reaches 2 million visitors each month. He is also the founder of SelfDecode, which can provide health recommedations based on your genetics and lab results. We talked about how his own health issues led him to learn to biohack his own genes, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, how he started his company, grew it to 85 people, and is on track to earn $3 million this year, as well as how DNA testing has radically changed the health industry. We discussed how powerful it is to know your own genetics, the benefits of DNA testing, and how this information can help you manage depression, weight fluctation, food sensitivities, and more. We also talked about how lifestyle can affect genetics, and success stories of his best clients. You can hear the show on iTunes or here:https://toginet.com/shows/

Diana Patton was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is the author of the book Inspiration In My Shoes, and helps professional women to overcome challenges and learn to advocate for themselves, and is a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion. We discussed overcoming our upper limits, becoming more resilient, having the courage to turn our mess into our message, getting your voice back after a traumatic situation, and building self-worth. In addition, we discussed saying goodbye to perfection, the importance of the mind/body connection, the importance of core values, how to know who to trust, getting big companies as clients, and her passion project, Rise Advocates Academy. Finally, we discussed what has surprised her about entrepreneurship and so much more. You can hear the entire show on iTunes and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Brian McKittrick was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the bestselling book, "It Ain't Rocket Surgery: 21 Simple Steps That Will Take Your Sales To The Moon". He is also an insurance and finance specialist licensed in all 50 states and Washington, DC, as well as a top-performing sales professional and team leader. We talked about why some people are good at sales and others aren't, identifying your ideal customer, having systems to attract leads, and how to become more attractive to your potential customer. In addition, we discussed core values, building a powerful network, becoming the "go-to" person in your industry, the importance of having a Dream 25 list, and how to generate leads in any industry that isn't sexy. Finally, we discussed the importance of gratitude, top productivity tips, what to say yes or no to, and what surprised him about entrepreneurship. You can hear the episode on iTunes or at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Aaron Wagner was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the Founder of Wags Capital, a specialized small cap boutique investment firm. His investments are in industries such as real estate, health technology, food and beverage, media, pharmaceuticals, and ecommerce. We talked about how he started real estate investing during his pro football career, the sports lessons he learned that translated to business, why some people accumulate wealth and others don't, overcoming self-limiting beliefs around money, and how he decides what to invest in. In addition, we discussed what he learned about real estate investing during the last recession, when he thinks the next bubble will happen, the biggest mistakes people make in real estate investing, and which niches he wants to get into. Finally, we talked about pitching investors to work with you, building a powerful network, and his 7 step formula to crush your year. You can hear the show on iTunes and here: https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Scott Aaron was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the international bestseller, "The LinkedIn Book For Network Marketing" and an acclaimed expert in LinkedIn lead generation. We talked about why he prefers Linkedin to Facebook for generating leads, his 12-month mastermind Expert Authority, why people struggle to use LinkedIn effectively, the biggest mistakes people make using LinkedIn, and his Network Marketing Academy. In addition we discussed the importance of having the right life partner to grow in life and business, favorite productivity tips, the importance of gratitude, and identifying your ideal client. We discussed so much more on the show. You can hear it on iTunes or here: https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Kirk Cooper was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the author of the book, "Scratch and Claw: The Path To Entrepreneurial Greatness". He also helps clients start their own Amazon stores without any inventory whatsoever with his company Ecom Automation Gurus. We talked about the qualities that successful entrepreneurs have, why he wrote his book, his book launch strategy, when he realized he needed a team, and how important it is to bet on yourself. In addition, we discussed the importance of having multiple streams of income, and why it's wise to build only one at a time instead of trying to launch multiple streams all at once. Finally, we talked about how his business adjusted during the pandemic and the income potential that exists in the e-commerce space. We talked about so much more on the show. You can hear it on iTunes or at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Dr. Sonja Stribling was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is the Chairwoman of the Born to Be Powerful Academy®, and her mission is to help women find their power to live a fulfilled life on their terms. She is a retired US Army veteran, recipient of Barack Obama Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, and former TV Host on Bravo Network, and has been featured on NBC, Fox, TV One, and The Word Network. We discussed the role of women in military leadership, the lessons she learned that transfer to business, being a single mom and becoming a millionaire, giving yourself permission to be amazing, and building a championship mindset. In addition, we talked about how she talked to her kids about money, how to manifest what you want to bring financial abundance into your life, and using your knowledge and experience to create an empire. Finally, we talked about her philosophy of leadership, what leading from the front looks like, her top three core values, and much more. You can hear the show on

Clint Riggin was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the Founder and CEO of Limitless Coaching. He won the Shawn Ray Classic a few years ago in the Classic Physique division and is currently training for that competition again. He overcame a thyroid problem, a 45 lb weight gain, and a drug abuse issue, then began his company. He is scaling his company quickly through partnerships with numerous companies in the industry to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for his clients. We talked about his previous experience in security detail with a former President, obstacles that stop people from obtaining their ideal body, self-worth issues, the importance of knowing your macros, how to raise your metabolism, and why getting a hormone test can reveal a lot about your health. In addition, we discussed finding the right joint venture partners, his best productivity tips, his morning routine, why having a Board Of Directors is important, his podcast, and his preparation for his next bodybuilding show. Y

Steele Smiley was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the CEO and Founder of Crisp & Green and Stalk & Spade, two casual fast food restaurant franchises that he started in Minnesota and are rapidly expanding across the country. They have 80 locations in 8 states and plan to have 100 by the end of the year. We discussed how he always envisioned himself buying and selling companies, the importance of emotional intelligence, how he put himself in a position to receive multi-million dollar offers for his fitness company which he sold in 2013, the importance of knowing your top core values, and the most important skillsets he tapped into to build his companies. In addition, we discussed the importance of building a strong local presence while building a business, having a reliable supply chain, his favorite productivity tips, and how his restaurants pivoted during COVID. We discussed so much more on the show. You can hear the entire episode on iTunes and at https://toginet.com/shows/succe

John Niland was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a former offensive guard who played in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. He was a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro. He was drafted fifth overall in the 1966 draft, played in the famous Ice Bowl game, and was a member of the team that won the Super Bowl following the 1971 season. We discussed the mindset that it takes to become a pro athlete, the training and conditioning regiment that he followed, what it was like playing for legendary coach Tom Landry, and playing in front of legendary quarterback Roger Staubach. In addition, we discussed leadership and culture within the Cowboys organization, what it was like playing in a Super Bowl and winning it, advice for younger players coming up, and dealing with life after his sports career ended. Finally, we discussed gratitude, the importance of his faith, why people are afraid of asking for what they want, and much more. You can hear the show on iTunes or at https

Dr. Nona Djavid was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. She is the creator of SoulScale, a revolutionary meal-based weight loss program that helps people lose weight, lower cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. We discussed her recent book where she discusses 7 keys to spiritual and personal transformation, why people have challenges loving themselves, finding inspiration, alignment and empowerment, and knowing your core values. In addition, we discussed how her weight loss meal program is different from others in the marketplace, burning fat and building muscle, intermittent fasting, and the charitable component to her business. We also discussed having the mindset of a multi-millionaire, the worst decision-making fail that businesses make, knowing if you are charging enough for your services, and much more. You can hear the show on iTunes and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Alfred Nickson was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He became a millionaire in network marketing at age 25, and is the youngest person ever inducted into the Network Marketing Hall of Fame. His expertise is in helping people build financial confidence through credit repair, wills and trust, and financial planning. We discussed how he got started as an entrepreneur and the obstacles he encountered, the importance of having mentors, how to deal with naysayers, and building high-level relationships. We also talked about how he built a million-dollar business, how he stays in the game every day, how to set up your family for financial success, the importance of having life insurance, and to help your kids establish credit. Finally, we discussed core values, leadership, gratitude, productivity, and much more. You can hear the show on iTunes and also at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Karl Maier was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is an expert in helping businesses to scale and grow. In the last 25 years, he has helped six established companies double their sales in two years, including one who 7x their sales in four years. He is also the founder of the Abunden Tools app which helps companies to build engaged teams to grow their business. We talked about the biggest factor that helps companies scale, components of a scalable business, knowing how to delegate properly, obstacles to finding funding for your business, and what investors look for. In addition, we discussed the challenges of running a company where everyone works remotely, how to run great management meetings, the importance of mentoring others, and how Abunden has helped companies achieve success on a higher level. We discussed a lot more on this episode. You can listen to the show on iTunes and also at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Kris Whitehead was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the founder of New England Custom Remodeling, as well as the founder of Think To Succeed and ICONIC Alliance, where he is involved in coaching people to become the most elite version of themselves. He is also the Executive Director of Coaches in the high level Apex Mastermind program. We discussed how his inner game changed as a result of the adversity he has gone through, discovering your purpose, what leveling up really looks like, how he built a $1 million business, who you have to become to achieve that, and the importance of having a great support team. In addition, we talked about how to know when to raise your prices, how joining masterminds has quantum leaped his business forward, dealing with fear, and his favorite productivity tips. Finally, we talked about ICONIC Alliance and how he helps his coaching clients, how to know what to say yes to, the biggest risk he has taken in business, and much more. You can hear the show on iTu

This week I discussed some of the greatest lessons from some of the best guests to appear on the show, including Darren Hardy, Jack Canfield, Sharon Lechter, and Loral Langemeier. Topics of discussion included are what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, best hiring practices, handling adversity, and having 20 seconds of courage three times every day. In addition, I discussed why the Law Of Attraction doesn't seem to work for everyone, how we create and uncreate fear in our lives, changing our financial thermostat, the power of masterminds, due diligence, the power of thinking big, the hardest part about making $1 million, rich people habits, and what to do if you need to make money quickly. Finally, I talked about why you should write a book, why people don't, and three tips to get started. You can hear the episode on iTunes and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Charlie Bailes IV was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a top executive running a nine-figure family owned business called ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. As VP of Human Resources and Internal Distribution, he oversees 126 stores in Florida and over 1600 employees. We discussed how he started in the warehouse and worked his way through the company to his current position, how the business grew to be so big, how to hire top-level talent, the importance of having a succession plan, and the differences between running a small team vs running a large company. In addition, we discussed his company's three main core values, how he uses core values to make hiring decisions, how to know when to build the hierarchy of the company and start hiring managers, and what makes a great leader. Finally, we talked about why businesses fail, what public companies can learn from family-owned companies, valuing people over profits, and the importance of health and fitness. You can hear the show on iTunes and also

Chris Powell was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He was the host of ABC's Extreme Weight Loss for five seasons, and his goal is to transform one million people through proper health, fitness, and motivation. He is a New York Times bestselling author and is the creator of the TRANSFORM app which allows people to track their exercise, nutrition, macros, and so much more. We talked about how his first business failed, what led him to his purpose, and his TV show Extreme Weight Loss. In addition, we discussed how people were chosen to be on the show, the importance of a great support system to achieve your goals, why people gain their weight back after losing it, and what to do if someone's problem is that they can't gain weight. Finally, we talked about supplements, his TRANSFORM app, and his nonprofit Move 1 Million. You can hear the show on iTunes or at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio

Todd Lamb was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is the CEO of Pure Life Organics, a supplement company that provides powerful and transformative natural organic remedies to promote healthy metabolism through proprietary superfood-infused teas. We talked about the skills that he learned in the military that transferred to sales, the highest value skill that anyone can learn, the challenges of starting his company, how he made 600K in 30 days doing a product launch, and what it takes to scale to an 8 figure business. In addition, we talked about how he used e-commerce to build his business, the use of paid traffic and affiliate traffic, and using a subscription-based model in his business. Finally, we talked about the mistakes people make when writing copy, the power of risk-free guarantees, the importance of corporate social responsibility, and the power of masterminds. You can hear the show on iTunes or listen at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio