Success Profiles Radio

My guest this week was Dolores Seright, who is the author of the book Shattering Barriers: Amazing Women’s Journeys to Personal Empowerment". Her book is a set of interviews with 26 women who each had their unique journey through difficult circumstances and their subsequent victories. Their stories are relatable to all of us as these women take us through journeys which included battling weight, low self-esteem, bad relationships, and addictions. Dolores was also very open about her battle with breast cancer and how she dealt with it, survived, and thrived afterwards. We also discussed pursuing and living our dreams, the importance of self-talk, having solid support sytems, and faith. Dolores also shared how personal development and positive input had a tremendous affect on her life and career, and how positive affirmations can be life-changing. To order her book, go to http://doloresseright.com Dolores is now a professional speaker and author whose mission is to empower women and guide them toward lead

This week guest was Dr. Dennis Cummins, who runs chiropractic businesses and is a motivational speaker. He is heavily invloved in T. Harv Eker's Peak Potentials organization doing trainings for them all over North America and throughout the world. He is now also the author of "Turning Terrible To Terrific: Changing Your Life At The Speed Of Thought". This book is a road map to identifying where you are in your lfe and defining where you want to be. It provides practical steps anyone can take to make goals a reality. We discussed the importance of attitude, gratitude, and taking action to get everything we want even if things don't unfold the way we think they should. We also talked about the identifying the difference between what we want and what we REALLY want. (They aren't the same thing.) Another great topic that was covered was the importance of loving yourself and having a proper view of yourself which is very important to high achievement. This book can be ordered on the www.successprofilesradio.c

My guest this week was Sean Loomer, who is the co-founder of OneBode, a leading health and nutritional supplement company. We discussed how and why he started the business, and how the company he created attracted high-profile investors such as Steve Nash of the NBA's Phoenix Suns. We also talked about how he attracts customers and solves problems for people as his reason for being in business. We discussed how attracting people to our team has to be based on having a core set of beliefs that can not be compromised. Sean also discussed a variety of supplements that his company offers, such as digestive enzymes, protein, weight loss products, and muscle building products. Finally, we talked about how giving back is a key component to succeeding in any business. Sean's company is called OneBode, and can be seen at www.onebode.com Enter the promo code "radio20" for an immediate discount on any item purchased through the website.

This week's guest was Harvey Hess, who had an extensive career in corporate America before creating his own successful business. He was the VP of Product Distribution for Circle K, then served as VP of International Operations and Worldwide Franchising. We discussed a variety of topics, including how he progressed up the corporate ladder, team building, working with difficult people, and balancing work and family life. We also discussed how to pick a business model when starting your own enterprise, how to franchise your business, personal development, and social responsibility in business. One of the most important topics we covered was discovering your strong reason "why" you go into business. This is absolutely ciritcal if you expect to make a difference in the world. To hear the whole interview, listen to the archive or download it for free on iTunes by searching for Success Profiles Radio.

Andrew Freeman returned to this week's show to talk about Lifestyle Marketing, and how to make meaningful connections with others in our personal and business lives. We also discussed his many influences such as Tony Robbins, Darren Hardy, Magic Johnson, T Harv Eker, and more. We also did a roleplay that demonstrated how Andrew uses his connecting skills in a real-life situation. If you have ever wondered how to harness the power of networking and connecting, don't miss this show! It was highly infomrative and practical.

My guest Andrew Freeman discussed how he mastered the art of connecting with high-profile people to enhance his business, and how you can as well. His career as a stand-up comedian helped him learn to think outside the box, which is something that has served him very well going forward. We talked about how listening and giving first before receiving is the most productive mindset to have when meeting someone new. We also talked about how networking is similar to dating. For an in-depth discussion on all of these topics and more, listen to this show!

My guest was Darrell Hornbacher, who is an expert in the personal and business credit industry. He has helped business owners obtain over $350 million in funding over the last 8 years, and has bought and sold businesses for many years beyond that. He is an author whose passion is to help people fix their credit and obtain funding for a variety of reasons. We discussed the idea that banks want to lend to businesses, and the reasons why business fail to obtain the capital they need. We also discussed separating your personal credit from your business credit, and why your personal credit should have no bearing on your ability to get a business loan or line of credit, Another hot topic was repairing your credit when items are mistakenly reported, and how the credit industry conspires to keep people's credit scores low. Darrell's book "Kitchen Table Credit" addresses all of these issues and more. If you have questions about how to get business funding or fixing your personal credit, then this is the show for

My guest was Dave Blanchard, who is the CEO of the Og Mandino Group which is one of the leading personal development companies in the world. He has released a new book called "Today I Begin A New Life" in which he talks about how he completely changed his life after hitting financial rock bottom, and how important his faith has been in that transformation. We also talked about the art of connecting with others, forgiving, and letting go of the baggage which holds us back from our ultimate success. Other important subjects we discussed included overcoming procrastination, valuing each day as if it is our last, and being genuine with others whether they are famous celebrities or people who are at rock bottom in life. To hear this fantastic discussion, listen to this week's program.

Jeff Johnston had a career as a professional golfer, then began a far more lucrative career in his own business where he currently makes more money in a month than most people do in a year. We discussed why he chose to join World Ventures, a direct sales company centered in the travel industry. We discussed how he did it, and how choosing the right opportunity can impact the results you get in life. If you want to hear more about how to start your own business and have fun while doing it, this is the show for you!

My guest, Shelly Maguire, has lived with cystic fibrosis despite being told she wouldn't live past 18 years of age. She built a successful chain of spas and salons, developed the popular skin care line Ice Elements, then landed a lucrative gig on Home Shopping Network bringing her products to a faithful audience. We discussed how she managed to land that opportunity and the secrets to all of her success. If you have ever wanted to be inspired by someone who continues to live with a debilitating disease and parlay that into a flourishing career on television, this is the show for you!

My guest Tara Wilson shared her amazing story about how she started her career in the mortgage industry, then discovered network marketing. She went on to create a strong 6 figure income in 2 different direct sales companies. We talked about how to know if an opportunity is appropriate for you, how to get started, how to build a solid team, and much more. We also talked about balancing work and family life while raising small children. Tara also discussed the many ways that she uses Facebook to build her Visalus business. We also discussed the Body By Vi challenge and how it is helping so many people throughout the U.S. and beyond. If you have ever wondered how to build a strong work-from-home business, this is the show for you!

My guest, Todd Falcone, is master trainer in the network marketing industry. We talked about what it takes to succeed in direct sales. Some of the topics we covered included developing mental toughness, knowing why you want to be in business, having a mentor, accepting responsibility for your results, using social media, and balancing work and family life. It was a great discussion about how to achieve success in business and achieving results quickly.

This week's guest was Greg Schwem, who has built a successful career as a stand-up comedian in the corporate world. We discussed how he got started, and how he cultivated his clientele. We also talked about how to balance a great career with family life. Greg's book "Text Me If You're Breathing" takes a humorous look at raising kids in a generation that is more technologically savvy than we are as adults. Greg is also a syndicated columnist with Tribune Media Service. All of these topics and more the subjects of this week's program.

In this show, I spoke to Shane Belceto, who is launching his book "Inspirational Quotes". We talked about how he proceeded with his book launch and how he located joint venture partners to help his efforts. We also talked about his coaching activities, especially his efforts to help businesses use Youtube more effectively in the marketplace. The most remarkable part of this is he has accomplished all of this while visually impaired. It simply proves that there are truly no excuses or obstacles that should stand in the way of success.

In this week's show I talked with Carol McManus, America's LinkedIn Lady. We discussed the circumstances which prompted her to start her own business, and how she used social media to help her coaching and consulting business grow. She became an expert in LinkedIn and now hosts her own internet radio show everyday on the RockStar Radio network called "The LinkedIn Lady." We also discussed how teens can learn to use social media responsibly as their choices have consequences far beyond school. If you have ever wondered how (or if) LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest are appropriate for your business, this is the show for you!

My guest this week on Success Profiles Radio was Ally Freund Loprete, who is a champion for those who seek to balance careers with caring for their children. Many parents struggle with needing 2 incomes while raising a family, but Ally and I discussed how parents can stay at home, meet & exceed their financial needs, and still be a vital part of their kids' lives. We explored different work-at-home opportunities, and how to run a successful home business.

My guest this week was Matt Jones, who survived leukemia after being told he had only a 10% chance of living. He had a goal to run a marathon and share his journey with others, which he has done as an author and motivational speaker. We discussed many of the principles he has lived by as discussed in his book "Life's A Marathon: 26.2 Winning Strategies for Personal and Professional Success".

In this week's show, I interviewed Rick Limpert, who is a contributing writer for Yahoo! His specialties are sports and technology, and we discussed how social media has changed the way we view and cover sports. We also spent a lot of time discussing many of the athletes, Rick has interviewed. We talk about why he thinks they are successful and how that applies to our every day lives.

This week's show featured my guest Shanna Mann, who diverse career has spanned from driving a truck, to running a retreat center and alternative healing facility, and then to writing a book. We discussed the value of persisting in the face of failure, venturing outside the comfort zone, and the importance of valuing the journey versus valuing the destination. We also discussed why owning your own business is less risky than having a steady job. Joel Canfield also joined us to discuss the book he and Shanna co-authored called "Why We Lead". Shanna is also a Transformational Awareness coach where she helps people see their decision making processes and how they impact the choices we make.

On this show, I talked with Stephanie Chandler about how to build authority in your business by writing a book, blogging, and using social media. We discussed how anyone can write a book relating to their business or target audience, as it opens up many promotional opportunities that might otherwise not be available. We discussed the value of using Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn and how these tools can be used to get more attention for you and your business.