12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

John David Mann- John David Mann rose to international prominence with The Go-Giver, co-authored with Bob Burg, which has sold more than a half a million copies in two dozen languages and been hailed as “one of the most important parables about business—and life—of our me” by Adam Grant (Give and Take) and praised by the likes of Arianna Huffington, Brian Tracy, Seth Godin and Glenn Beck. The Recipe is his 24th book. JohnDavidMann.com Listen to another #12minconvo 

Lisa Iannucci- My name is Lisa Iannucci and I am a 25-year veteran of publishing, having written for multiple magazines and newspapers. I’ve also published 10 books. For more on me other than my travel writing, please visit my website, lisawriter.com, and check out Sports Palooza Radio http://radio.sportspalooza.com/ where I co-host with Ej “The Rainmaker” Garr. On the travel side, I’ve published articles on travel for the Los Angeles Times Travel section and I’m co-author of Healthy Travel: Don’t Leave Home Without It.  Listen to another #12minconvo 

Stacey Perlin- Hi there! I am Stacey Perlin, a Marketing & Events Freelancer and Tarot Card Reader currently living in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My main role year round is Communications and Programming Coordinator for the Calgary Cinamatheque Society. I'm also the Event Coordinator for the Calgary European Film Festival (CEFF), presented November 5 - 12, 2017 by the European Cultural Society of Calgary. My approach is collaborative and client-focused. I'm happy to work on my own or as part of a team, love to support Arts and Culture, work in Digital Media, and be a better Communicator. #AlwaysLearning! I have worked in Canada, the United Kingdom, and in partnership with the United States. I was raised on planes, trains, and automobiles. I come from a background in film/television production blended with education/experience in communications and event management. Regarding my skills as a tarot card reader, I've been active since 2001, and have read for hundreds of people individually and at events. The F

Lea Storry- I’m Lea Storry and as my last name connotes, I’m a writer. I’m an editor and publisher, too and  own a corporate memoir writing business, Our Corporate History, as well as a personal memoir writing business, Family Lines. I interview people, collect their memories and then shape their words into stories. As well, I run writing classes and do volunteer work with homeless shelters around Calgary, Canada. In 2015, I edited and published a book of stories that I complied from authors in my workshops. My background is in journalism and I also know how to fly a Cessna. Ourfamilylines.ca Ourcorporatehistory.ca http://www.blurb.ca/b?ebook=557783   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Austin Peek- Austin Chandler Peek is the Founder of RiverStone RECAP which is a commercial real estate mortgage firm.  He’s 32 years old and hails from sunny Jacksonville, Florida.  Austin started RiverStone RECAP 4 years ago and he’s originated over $60MM in commercial mortgage loans – all across the country.  In his free time he enjoys: feeding his two white pussies and living the YOLO lifestyle.  This fascinating guest is proudest of his latest endeavor, which is launching a (self-proclaimed) award-winning podcast: Millionaire Interviews. Listen to another #12minconvo 

Peter Jumrukovski- My name is Peter Jumrukovski, World medalist, Author and Public Speaker. On The I Love Success Podcast I meet the coolest and most successful people on the planet and share their stories. I have already had guests such as Olympic Medalists, UFC Champions, Guinness World Record Holders, Astronauts, successful entrepreneurs, a 9/11 survivor, and many more. MISSION: HELP 10 MILLION PEOPLE IN 10 YEARS TO ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS I have always been the underdog that refused to give up. In middle school I was overweight and had no friends - so I found my strength in Karate. In high school I couldn't attract the girls - so I decided to develop myself. In karate I had no talent - so I decided to train harder than the rest and after 20 years of training I became a World Medalist. Just weeks after I became a World Medalist I got fired from my job - so I decided to write books, lecture and develop I Love Success The original manuscript for The Goal Book was turned down over ten times - but I never gave u

Meryl Klemow- Meryl Klemow is a freelance podcaster, writer and animal kisser! Hailing from Scranton, PA (yes...that place The Office is based in), she graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University and quickly fled to Southern California. Meryl worked for many years at the world-renowned music venue the Belly Up in Solana Beach and there podcasted with major musical legends such as Mick Fleetwood, Robert Cray, Jimmy Buffett and CeeLo Greene. She now transitioned into a freelance and remote working role as that is where she believes the future of work is going and enjoys her time as a copywriter for Podfly, and co-host and co-producer of her comedy podcast, Campfire Shit Show along with local comedy writer and promoter Beau Hufford. Meryl is an avid animal lover and is not shy to talk about some of her crazy up-close animal experiences! From taking a shot of tequila with Prince Harry to landing in the San Diego Zoo newsletter while petting a rhino, Meryl certainly has some ta

  Eric Koch-   Eric Koch is the founder and chief creative officer of The Creative Marketing Zone, a social media marketing firm specializing in helping business to consumer lifestyle brands stand out in a noisy marketplace.    www.thecreativemarketingzone.com   Eric is also the host of The Creative Marketing Zone Podcast, a weekly series interviewing marketing experts sharing their strategies and tactics to help marketers grow their businesses.    www.thecreativemarketingzone.com/podcast

Nir Miretzky-   Nir Miretzky is a video producer & engagement designer. He is the Co-founder of [TheGamers.TV](TheGamers.tv), which can be described as a production studio, specializing in game and technology videos. Furthermore, Nir is the co-founder of TheGamers.BIZ, that offers consultation & solutions for Engagement Design. Mr. Miretzky is also the Chairman of GameIS, The Israeli Game Industry Organization.   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Shlomo Fruend-   Shlomo Fruend: I'm an entrepreneur building my own future and destiny. I now live in Israel but have a location independent lifestyle with my family. So, we like to take long workstations. We just got back yesterday from 2 months in Portugal.    I lived in China 3 years ago and have a company there called AppInChina. Now I have a team that manages it and I started a new company called Free Financial Self where I help entrepreneurs reaching their financial goals and financial freedom.    I'm podcasting together with Mike Michelini on ChinaBusinessCast.com   www.FreeFinancialSelf.com - My current company www.AppInChina.co - My previous company  www.ChinaBusinessCast.com - Co-host , speaking about China Business www.StartupNoodle.com - My personal blog , everything entrepreneurship and China   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Elena Lipson- Elena Lipson has more than 15 years of healthcare consulting experience, serving federal and commercial clients and mentoring emerging companies. She is a Principal and Founder of Mosaic Growth Partners, a consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., that helps organizations and entrepreneurs in the healthcare and aging industries with business growth strategy consulting. The firm offers market intelligence and growth strategy services, as well as personalized training and workshops and individual and group coaching programs. Prior to founding Mosaic Growth Partners, Elena led AARP Services' business development efforts in health and caregiving. At AARP, Elena was responsible for securing strategic partnerships, developing new business models and serving as an innovation champion. In this role, she built deep market knowledge and a strong industry network by working with hundreds of emerging and established companies. Elena also spent nearly 10 years as a management consultant, primarily with De

Mary Van Dorn- Mary Van Dorn has over 30 years working in the mortgage lending industry. She enjoys working with clients to assist them with their real estate financing. She has extensive experience working with: * First-time homebuyers * Investors * Jumbo home loans. * New tract homes. She is often asked to combine her experience as a previous instructor of the American School of Mortgage Banking and Loan Consultant to provide detailed informative presentations on various topics: * Financing investment properties * Analyzing and increasing your credit scores * Home buying workshops for first-time buyers * Workshops for buyers re-entering the real estate market. * Home selling workshops. * Making the best use of your equity when down-sizing Mary believes it is important to be a supportive member of her community. She has a very special place in her heart for children and works to help better their worlds through her volunteer work as President, Board of Directors for Thomas House Family Shelter, a tempo

Flavio Medeiros- Flavio Medeiros is an entrepreneur at heart. After leaving the Navy in 2005, he began a career in the Insurance industry. During that time, he also started a mobile DJ business on the side from the ground up. In 2012, Flavio began blogging and doing web design, along with other online marketing.    Recently, Flavio began a podcast and website all about helping others start or grow a Side Business of their own!  This is Flavio's passion.  To find out more, check out www.flavionelson.com   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Steven Robertson- Steven Robertson, CEO at Julian Krinsky Camps & Programs “Your attitude, not your aptitude will determine your altitude” Zig Ziglar Steven Robertson: At JKCP I am driven to cultivate a culture that results in memories that last a lifetime as part of an exceptional customer experience. Building and maintaining relationships with our international partners as well as local businesses, colleges and universities is where I focus much of my attention. Then, I connect with teams I lead, to ensure we are always exceeding customer, partner and student expectations. My desire to attract students from around the globe to our programs, keeps me focused on our future. As we continuously innovate, I keep my eye on the ball that is in play today and never lose sight of the lessons and successes from the past. They have shaped and inspired who and where we are today. Listen to another #12minconvo 

Rosenna Bakari- Dr.Rosenna Bakari is an author, speaker and transformational poet focused on raising awareness of the hidden pain.  She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in Psychology to begin her career in counseling, and a Ph.D. at U. Northern Colorado to transition from counseling to teaching. She taught psychology at community college, private and state universities before founding Talking Trees, an empowerment organization for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She founded the organization in 2010 when she began living openly as a survivor. Earning a Ph.D., having a long-term marriage and building a good career served as distractions while living in silence for over 30 years while hiding thoughts of suicide and accumulating health issues. When the systems on which she relied, ultimately, failed she found her way through the darkness using unconventional sources such as poetry and martial arts.   Her organization has over 5500 international members and holds a national conferen

Selena Templeton-   Selena Templeton is the Diverse IT podcast host and writer for ITSPmagazine. In addition, she covers industry conferences such as ISSA-LA, Black Hat, AppSec and RSA. Despite earning an English degree that people warned her would make her obsolete in today's "anyone can write on the Internet" world, she has had no problem making a living with the written word.  After working for two years in the Canadian publishing industry, she moved to California for the opportunities and the sunshine. She writes, ghostwrites and edits for a variety of clients across a wide spectrum of industries, including entertainment, health and digital marketing. Her not-so-secret passion is creative writing, and she is always writing, revising or sending out her novels and short stories to publishers, agents and literary magazines (where she had her first story published!). One subject about which she has been passionate her whole life is the idea of diversity and inclusion. She believes that since people of all r

Larry Robertson - Larry Robertson is an innovation advisor who works, writes, and guides at the nexus of creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. He is the author of two award-winning books: "The Language of Man. Learning to Speak Creativity" and "A Deliberate Pause: Entrepreneurship and its Moment in Human Progress.” Larry is a columnist for Inc. Magazine and the Creativity Post and also writes for or has appeared on MSNBC, Fast Company, AdAge, SmartBrief, and Productive Flourishing. As founder of Lighthouse Consulting, he has for over 25 years guided entrepreneurial ventures and their leaders through growth to lasting success. learn about/buy “The Language of Man: http://www.languageofman.com/The_Language_of_Man/Cover.html about Lighthouse Consulting http://lighthouseconsulting.com/Lighthouse_Consulting/Home.html   learn more at: http://larryrobertson.me/Larry_Robertson/Hub.html    Inc. Magazine column: https://www.inc.com/author/larry-robertson      The Creativity Post column: http://www.creativi

Monique Blokzyl- Monique Blokzyl is the founder of the Business Launch Portal, helping entrepreneurs to build scalable businesses, so they stop selling their time, earn a 6-figure income and more, and have a bigger impact. She is also an awarded international speaker, published author, podcaster and pitching expert. Her weekly Business Launch Radio show regularly attracts thousands of listeners in more than 60 countries. Monique also runs a vibrant global community to uplift professional speakers. Bringing her passion for business together with her love for speaking, she helps entrepreneurs turn their pitch into their golden key to success. Her business mantra is: Speak up – Scale up – Make a difference!   https://www.moniqueblokzyl.com/   Listen to another #12minconvo 

Nathan Keegan- Nathan Keegan:- Responsible for the Operational oversight of 16 adult neurology practices spread out over 9 different divisions of the Department of Neurology. Also maintain Financial oversight of 8 divisions operating within the Outpatient Clinic. Over 150 clinicians generating more than 40,000 visits annually. - Budgetary responsibilities of over $15 million annually. - Lead a team of 3 Practice Administrators as direct reports with overall responsibility for more than 60 FTEs as well as 1 per-diem employee and 6 temporary staff at all times. - Provided guidance and leadership during a difficult transition of information systems in order to minimize the impact on both patients as well as administrative support staff. - Partnered with physician leaders to increase clinical capacity and increase outpatient volume by 18% in my first 2 years. Listen to another #12minconvo 

Steven Hesse- My name is Steven Hesse and I run Geek Apocalypse, the award-nominated media/podcast website, as well as host/produce the award-winning Mentally Sound radio show in Newcastle. I am a great host and I'm insanely curious about life. I occasionally freelance having worked for the BBC and several independent companies and as a youth worker for Barnados and YMCA amongst others.       Listen to another #12minconvo