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John Goense is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Response Team 1, co-founding the business with Erik Bloom in 2010. He is responsible for the overall strategic direction of Response Team 1, which, in less than five years, has become the second largest disaster restoration company and one of the top multifamily renovation companies in the United States. John is also the founder and a partner of Goense & Company, a private investment firm started in 2008. Goense & Company invests in labor-centric service businesses, typically in large, fragmented industries. It seeks to build industry-leading companies through acquisitions and, by providing superior customer service, creating operating efficiencies and driving organic growth. Response Team 1 typifies the Goense & Company strategy, which has previously been successfully applied in industries including security guards, document imaging and insulation installation contractors. John began his private equity career in 1988 as founder and Presid

Tim is a proven venture investor and experienced global executive.  He has been named to the Forbes Midas list and received the Gamification Summit award for Special Achievement in the Industry. Tim leads Mayfield’s consumer investing practice which focuses on areas such as the Internet of Things, consumerized health & wellness, crowd-sourcing, collaborative consumption, mobile-first service and product marketplaces, vertical communities, and enabling platforms and services. Tim has over a decade of investment experience with firms such as Norwest Venture Partners & Gabriel Venture Partners. His operational experience includes working in Japan for Gateway Inc and as a trilingual Engineer for General Motors, where he led project teams in China, Korea, and Japan.

Stress. Almost everyone I know seems to have too much of it. You’re lying in bed with your mind racing because you feel so wired that you can’t sleep. Or maybe it’s during the day when you feel anxious, overwhelmed and unable to meet the demands of your life. These are signs and symptoms of stress. And according to the American Psychological Association, the average level of stress has risen since last year with more people reporting feeling that they’re under extreme stress. I know because my stress levels became so great that I ended up in the ER after I thought I was having a heart attack. It turned out to be a panic attack. And after my blood tested negative for a heart attack and echocardiography stress test, the cardiologist determined it was just extreme stress. So I’ve been there. To honor National Stress Awareness Month, I’ll share 11 ways you can relieve stress that you can start today.

Craig Ballantyne is a fitness and personal development guru from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the author of The Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life. He has been a contributor to Men's Health magazine since 2000, and his articles have also appeared in Women’s Health, Oxygen, GQ, Maxim, National Geographic, Men’s Fitness and Muscle and Fitness Hers In 2001, he created the popular home workout program, Turbulence Training, and in 2013 he created the 6 Minutes to Skinny bodyweight exercise weight loss system and the Metabolic Kickstarter follow-along exercise videos. He’s also the founder of the Certified Turbulence Training Program, certifying trainers from all corners of the globe and he hosts an annual Turbulence Training Summit every year for fitness experts to become better trainers and get more clients into their boot camps so they make more money and live the Perfect Life. Craig’s online success has led him to create books and a coaching program to show other gurus how t

In this episode, you’ll learn: Breaking the “bad parenting”cycle How limiting beliefs are created in early childhood Why changing your environment is not enough Why most people are driven by fear and anger with their fitness goals Types of stressors How much stress can you handle Why self-awareness is key to effective leadership These apps will take your fitness to the next level Wellness vs fitness The 4 pillars of health What the “Internet Of Things” is Using technology to reach your goals 3 Reasons why everyone needs a coach How to make sense of data from your wearable The best apps to improve your health The potential dangers of technology Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

Last week I was away giving my first keynote speech in Hershey, Pennsylvania to the Network of Executive Women. In this episode, I share 5 leadership lessons I learned from the experience. I also share the story of what was going wrong when I was preparing to give my speech and how I was able to "set a new standard" for the future speakers at their events. Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why you need to be careful with the doctor you choose Why being healthy is a lifestyle–not a diet or “cleanse” How traveling the world teaches you about health and nutrition Here’s why you should avoid extremes in health & nutrition What you need to know about how modern medicine works Why our health is our responsibility How drug companies manipulate research The truth about the drug companies Why you should “shop around” for a good doctor 3 Questions you should ask your doctor Why you need to practice what you preach Why health experts and doctors don’t know everything The biggest mistake people make about their health Why eating right for your genetics is guessing Why ketogenic diets aren’t good long term Why Gary isn’t a fan of blood testing  Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

Have you ever felt afraid of taking risks?  In this episode, you will learn how taking risks can make you happier and more successful (even if you failed in the past). Don’t let your past define your future. Learn the right tools you need for smart risk-taking and start to win in life and business. And don't forget to grab our FREE Workbook and get the most of this podcast episode. Presentation Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1fklmheddn71oox/WHYTAKINGSMARTRISKS_KEYNOTE.pptx?dl=0 Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why are we so obsessed with reality Tv What video games can teach us Stop trying to escape your life What is “gamification” 3 Ways to get unstuck and take action towards your goals How to become the superhero of your own story The power of small winsAre you addicted to personal development Are you addicted to personal development Steve’s biggest lesson from his real-life superhero experiences Why systems are critical for improving your life Why discipline trumps motivation How Steve overcame procrastination while writing his book Why you only need 20 seconds of courage to change your life Nerdfitness’ superhero origin story Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

Set Yourself up for Success every day Tell me you’ve had this experience: You start out with the best of intentions. Today is the day you’re going to start with your to-do list, exercise, eat healthy, meditate and bring home a major win. Life happens and you get behind your schedule and it feels there’s no way to catch up with your goals. What if you could get back on track? I want to share thirteen productivity hacks that will start your day off right and maximize your time.  Learn hacks that will help you get the most out of your day and perform at your best no matter what. Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your brain is the CEO of your body Change your brain, change your life Why you should care about neuroscience Myths about the brain Fascinating facts you never knew about the human brain Can what you eat affect your brain health The best fats to feed your brain for performance Do ketogenic diets actually improve brain performance How fasting improves brain function How to improve your mental toughness Are carbs helping or destroying your brain How sleep deprivation may increase Alzheimer’s risk How you’re reducing your IQ without knowing Why some people need less sleep than others Low testosterone and Sleep deprivation: What’s the link? What is melatonin and should you really take it for sleep How the light from your TV and electronic devices affects your sleep 5 Simple tips to improve your sleep Is modern life hurting your health The only thing that can make up for sleep deprivation Why you should stop reading books (and listening to podcasts) and go out and have experienc

What does it mean to be a great leader? What constitutes great leadership? Those are the questions I tackle in this episode. I get into my take on the top 7 qualities of a great leader and how you can develop them. Listen, learn and apply! Top 7 qualities that make a great leader Leaders are less stressed Leaders have better self-control Leaders are charismatic Leaders are great communicators (communication is the fundamental tool of leadership) Leaders are always learning Leaders take risks Leaders form great relationships Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you’ll learn: How to overcome obstacles in business and life How to attend events on a budget It’s not your resources that make the difference Why most of us don’t really know we want A powerful source of motivation that’s right at your fingerprints The fastest way to change your life Why the only failure is giving up Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey How to shift from being a follower to a leader The best way to beat procrastination How to defeat resistance 3 keys to success Why knowing stuff doesn’t really matter Why too many guys suffer from “nice guy syndrome” 3 Ways to reframe failure The confidence crush Why Andrew almost walked away from his Knowledge for Men podcast Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

 In this episode, you’ll learn: What is biohacking The connection between health and performance The most effective brain hack How chronic stress is killing us Why it’s okay to disagree with people Remove toxic people in your life The problem with the “evidence-based health” movement How Buddhists and shamans were the first biohackers The key to taking responsibility 3 Simple ways to reduce stress Why you need to take a break from techno stress What Dave does to stay in shape How Dave’s nutrition approach has evolved over years A Simple way to enhance cognitive performance Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/  

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the inequalities of the digital economy are just bad programming Major problem in modern business corporations The connection between corporate growth and our health Why the story of Twitter prompted Doug’s investigation into where corporate values originated Why you should invest locally instead of with bigger corporations Why peer-to-peer business used to be the norm How the idea central currency led to the economy of growth How chartered monopolies became modern corporations Why the promise of digital technology didn’t work out How we’re being programmed by digital technology Why corporate leaders nor their employees are happy with the current economic model Why it’s better to have a smaller, leaner company Why big corporations are like obese people Why corporate profit is going down Practical steps to improve the health of our economy Why family businesses perform better than shareholder companies in the long-term How a small company is putting Walmarts out of business

 In this episode, you will learn: How tracking software helped Chris lose over 100lbs How wearable devices can help you break bad habits Why there’s nothing wrong with you What to do with the data from your wearable devices Why you shouldn’t give up on your wearable Why you should invest in people over health technology The negative effects of overuse of technology The reasons you can’t stop binge-watching How companies are collecting your data without you knowing it How does technology affect our brains Electromagnetic fields and how they can affect our health How getting laid off from a job propelled Chris to find his calling Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/  

In this episode, you’ll learn: How sleep can help you lose body fat (without dieting) Why our society doesn’t value sleep Why sleep is so popular now Why you need to take control of your health The 3 keys to taking control of your health What the “cut, burn poison paradigm” is How marketing manipulates your choices about your health Your body is design to heal itself The healing power of sleep Why hormones are the most powerful factors in health What’s the best time to go to sleep Why you don’t have to be perfect when it comes to sleep Why sleep deprivation sets us up for failure Why biology trumps psychology How sleep loss leads to significant weight gain How sleep affects our testosterone levels The connection between testosterone, estrogen and belly fat Why electric light is harming our sleep cycles Shawn’s story about how he got into nutrition and sleep Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/  

Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why grief is our greatest teacher Words have the power to change our lives Healing is a journey, not a destination The new way vs the old way to do grief Is there a right way to grieve? 5 Important steps in recovering from grief and loss Stop resisting and find the lesson How to find your strengths The definition of grief and why we all grieve Coping with unexpected events Do men grieve differently from women Why exercise is therapy How the loss allowed Tom to find his life purpose How Tom tried every mainstream and alternate healing method to save his son  Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/ His 43-year-old wife Trish died equally as suddenly on New Year’s Day 1999 and his 13-year-old son Rory died from brain cancer in 2005. Tom and his son Sean are learning to live a full, joy-filled life, one day at a time. - See more at: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/podcas

In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most people plateau in the gym 3 Ways to get faster results from your workouts How to avoid the #1 mistake most guys make in the gym High reps, low reps? Which rep scheme is best? The “train hard=>get hurt=>go to physical therapy” cycle Why you should set a performance-based goal Why effective workouts don’t have to be complicated Most common mistakes personal trainers often make Quality vs Quantity: Movement matters Why strength is the foundation of your fitness Why modern life sets you up for injury How to deal with shoulder pain How to workout with an injury Why the skill of coaching is underrated Don't forget to get our FREE Guides and take your life to the next level. Grab Yours Now: http://www.legendarylifepodcast.com/category/start-here/