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Speaking in front of large groups of people is one of the top phobias among people of all ages. But when you stop and really think about it, all speaking is public speaking (unless you’re just talking to yourself). Today I get the unique opportunity to talk to someone I really admire for his public speaking ability: six-time New York Time best-selling author and public speaking guru Michael Port. During our interview, you’ll hear all about his goal-achieving process and his tips for entrepreneurs at all stages. In this episode, you will… Be inspired by Michael’s journey from an insecure actor to a high-achieving entrepreneur after he finally admitted that he wanted to be successful Learn about his struggle with food and how it’s changed his views on discipline and addiction Find out how you can set yourself up for success with Michael’s financial strategy Hear Michael’s best advice for entrepreneurs in three different scenarios with three different challenges Discover what happens when you choose to be easy

In this economy, last year’s economy, and next year’s economy, it’s more important now than ever to have multiple streams of income. No one is better proof of this than the founder of Gobundance, author, and top producing real estate agent, Pat Hiban. As of this interview, Pat has a total of forty-seven different streams of income, ensuring his success regardless of the economic climate. Today, I have the chance of speaking to Pat about his journey from selling just ten houses a year to being the #1 real estate agent. In this episode, you will… Be inspired by Pat’s humble beginnings and how he overcame failures on his way to success Discover Pat’s top three goal achieving strategies Find out what goals he was tracking on his way to becoming #1 Hear what the difference is between mentors and masterminds and why they’re both vital to achieving your goals Learn more about Gobundance, how it offers more than just business advice, and why I’m telling all of my friends to join Pat in Lake Tahoe   "You cannot drea

Everything we do revolves around our physiology, from our health to our communication. My guest today, movement coach and founder of Align Therapy, Aaron Alexander, has taken his work as a therapist to empower people within their own bodies through massage, structural realignment, and simply moving more. Aaron teaches workshops around the world to spread the message of movement. Aaron and I had a good time talking in Burnside Park, where we took a break every fifteen minutes or so to allow Aaron to run around, do handstands, and other health-inducing activities. Meanwhile, I shifted my weight from one butt cheek to the other… In this episode, you will… Hear how this interview has already changed my life and how I’ll be recording these podcasts going forward Find out how Aaron became interested in the body-mind connection through movement Discover Aaron’s three top keys to success Learn how you can increase your movement every day to cultivate yourself, your business, and your everything Be inspired by Aaron’

I usually have guests who I find inspirational; the kind of people who really add value to my listeners. However, I rarely have the opportunity to host a guest who has literally changed my life. Today I’m talking to New York Times bestselling author and wealth strategist, Garrett Gunderson. Garrett grew up surrounded by scarcity but has thrown out the rule book and created a life of abundance for himself. With a firm belief that everyone deserves to be as rich, wealthy, and abundant as they want, his ultimate mission is to guide one million entrepreneurs to financial freedom by 2020. In this episode, you will... Hear how his upbringing led to his realizations about wealth and abundance Learn the 3 strategies and 3 principles for becoming financially free Discover Garrett’s tips on achieving financial goals Challenge your perspective on wealth management and budgeting Find out radical new ways to look at “living within your means” Learn how Garrett found his unique success formula-and where you can find your

Time and time again we hear stories of successful entrepreneurs overcoming obstacles and failures to become self-made millionaires. Today’s guest, Rock Thomas, has faced down his fair share of challenges to reach the top of his game as the founder of one of the best masterminds in the world and one of the best real estate companies in the world. In this episode, you will… Hear how Rock found his entrepreneurial spirit at a very young age and made the decision to become financially free Find inspiration in how he powered through his failures to find the success he has today Discover what his turning point was and how Tony Robbins helped Rock to change his life Learn Rock’s three biggest keys to success and how he applies them in his daily life Understand the importance of emotional intelligence in today’s fast-paced world Hear Rock’s number one goal and what he is doing to achieve it Learn more about his two masterminds: M1 and Gobundance Find out how Rock uses the Miracle Morning to become his best self  

Today's guest has overcome some seemingly insurmountable odds to arrive where she is now. Christy Solar is in the top 1% of loan officers, not only in her company, but across the country. She is a beautiful soul and a brilliant business mind who, with the help of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, has realized that she can have it all. In this episode, you will… Hear all that Christy has accomplished since last year’s BYEB live event Learn why it's so important to act now and why you don't have to wait to be successful Discover that it's not all about how much money you make, but it's about the journey Find out how you can choose happiness and positivity on a daily basis Be inspired by Christy’s comeback after a recent stroke Understand that surrounding yourself with positive people is the key to having it all Learn that you can receive more through giving freely Hear how Christy discovered meditation through the BYEB and how it has helped her   “I thought that you always had to give up something in order to be

Our guest today in our Best Year Ever Blueprint series is a family man and brilliant business mind, Jeff Latham. Owner of Latham Realty Unlimited, he has sold over two hundred homes this year alone and now with his Freedom Evolution Coaching he is paying it forward. Even before the BYEB, he was making unbelievable revenue working only one day a week. With the help of the BYEB, Jeff has bumped up his revenue and upleveled his fitness to make the most of 2015. In this episode, you will… Learn how last year’s event led Jeff to increasing his revenue from 1.6 million to over 2 million Be inspired by his lifestyle and find out how he works less and makes more Discover how BYEB has helped him create a friction-free life for himself Find out Jeff’s top strategies for success Hear how BYEB has shifted Jeff’s internal beliefs and how the event has helped make him fearless Be empowered by Jeff’s changed perspective on the role of fitness in his success     "When you focus on the who, when you focus on bringing the b

Like many people, today’s guest dreamed of growing up to become a professional athlete. Unlike most people, Lewis Howes actually became a professional football player. But after an injury put him on the sidelines, he drew upon his interest in marketing and business to dream up other ways to fulfill his need for greatness and to help others to achieve their goals. Today I have the honor of speaking with author, podcaster, and webinar coach Lewis Howes. In this episode, you will… Learn about the struggles and challenges Lewis faced when he went from being a professional athlete to a successful entrepreneur Hear how making connections made his career what it is today and learn how to network more effectively to uplevel your circle of influence Discover the world of webinars and how they can help leverage your time, make you more money, and reach more people Find out the three things that can help anyone in any field to reach their goals Learn how you can cultivate a champion’s mindset Understand how important (

   On this episode I get to welcome two guests: returning guest host Jon Berghoff, and last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint attendee, Scott Groves.  Scott didn’t expect to get much out of the event, the only reason he even showed up was to support a friend.  But he became engaged in the event and has been able to accomplish some incredible things this year, both personally and with this company, Groves Lending Team. Scott was already a success in his field, but after attending the BYEB event he personally funded $60 million in production, and his team is on track for a total of $100 million this year.  In fact, his entire team is up at least 55% in individual production.  Plus, Scott and his wife are closer than ever, and are expecting their first child (congratulations!!).  Now he’s here to share how you can get the most out of the BYEB live event. In this episode you will… Learn how Scott became engaged in the BYEB event Discover the importance of a becoming more vs. doing more mindset Find out how to help

My guest today may not be a famous best-selling author, but he has accomplished some amazing things since last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint event. Tim Cornwell has has not only managed to lose (and keep off!) forty pounds, he has branched off and started his own business, a real estate company, Bellwether Real Estate. A husband and father of two daughters, Tim has opened his eyes to his own potential with the help of the strategies he adopted from the BYEB live event last year. Losing weight had been a goal for Tim for the last twenty years, but it wasn’t until he looked at all he wanted to accomplish and decided to make this year his best one yet that he worked hard and got the results he wanted. In this episode, you will… Learn how visualization exercises from BYEB have helped Tim in achieving his goals Discover the role the law of attraction can play when building your team Find out Tim’s five keys to success Discover how he manages the “what if’s” and deals with the unknown Learn how Tim befriended fa

In this episode we are continuing our eight week series featuring the real, measurable results from last year’s attendees of the Best Year Ever Blueprint live event. This week we’re talking to a guest who is not only a dedicated mother and wife but a writer, speaker, coach, business and content strategist, podcaster, brainstorm facilitator and blind spot reducer, Dana Malstaff.   With Boss-Mom, Dana has created a platform for working moms to strategize ways to create more time and have less guilt while simultaneously building their families and their businesses. After attending the Best Year Ever Blueprint, Dana has launched two podcasts and tripled her monthly income.   In this episode, you will…   Learn how Dana achieved mind blowing results in just one year after the BYEB live event Discover a few strategies she uses to maximize her two passions: motherhood and entrepreneurship Uncover the ways she brings in new clients through building her brand Hear Dana’s top three keys to success Find out the importan

For the next eight weeks, we’ll be showcasing the transformations and radical results achieved by the attendees from last year’s Best Year Ever Blueprint live event. Each week we’ll learn from one of eight people-just like you-who implemented the strategies and tools that they learned to make 2015 their best year ever. Our first guest is the CEO of Seequs Marketing, Stephen Christopher. If you tuned in to last week’s episode, you’ll remember that Stephen has increased his revenue by 500% with the help of the Best Year Ever Blueprint. Not only has he achieved tremendous amounts of success professionally and financially, he has also made leaps and bounds physically and personally. In this episode, you will… Learn about the drastic results that Stephen achieved this past year Discover how Stephen has altered his daily routine to set himself up for success Hear how the Best Year Ever Blueprint caused Stephen’s self-belief to change Find out the importance of investing in mastermind groups Realize the risk to rew

While growing up, we’re often told that the sky is the limit and we’re encouraged to dream big . . . but how big is too big? When your goals are too large, it’s easy to become discouraged when you Today we are taking you “behind the scenes” of the Best Year Ever Blueprint event with the help of Jon Berghoff. Even in its first year, this event has created profound transformations for people just like you who are looking to take their lives to the next level. With the help of the Best Year Ever Blueprint, Tim Cornwell has lost 42 pounds, Christy Solar has more than doubled her income, Stephen Christopher has increased his revenue by 500% and Nicole Keating launched The Art of Epic Wellness podcast. Tune in to hear Jon and I share some of the secret strategies from the Best Year Ever Blueprint so you can revolutionize your plans and start seeing real results.   “Our lives are a product of the dialogue that we have, not only within our minds, but with other… CLICK TO TWEET   In this episode, you will:

While growing up, we’re often told that the sky is the limit and we’re encouraged to dream big . . . but how big is too big? When your goals are too large, it’s easy to become discouraged when you don’t achieve the impossible. Join entrepreneurs Hal Elrod and Nick Palkowski as they discuss ways to make sure that your goals are measurable and, most importantly, achievable. Being successful goes beyond simply visualizing what you want and attracting it to your life. Being overconfident only hurts you in the end when the reality does not meet your expectations. This is not to say that you cannot achieve great things; you can! It just might take longer than you might expect and the road might be a bit bumpy on the road to success. In this episode, Hal shares three strategies to help you to create smaller, measurable, and achievable goals. You’ve got to earn the right to set bigger goals by achieving smaller ones. Break down bigger goals into three smaller goals. Extend your time frame.   “There is a fin

Many people make excuses for why they aren’t successful and let their past define their future. Today’s guest defied all odds to lead a successful life of her own design. Join author and entrepreneur Hal Elrod as he interviews Amiee Mueller on how she transformed from poverty to profitability, from lonely to love able, and from angry to awesome. In this episode, you will learn: How Amiee rose from her circumstances and refused to settle for mediocrity The importance of the connections you make with others The benefits of aligning your choices with your goals and dreams All about Amiee’s philosophy on purpose and service How Amiee’s routines help her to stay focused on personal growth   “You can have an awesome life no matter where you start, you just have to believe and do your… CLICK TO TWEET   TRANSCRIPTS Coming soon… JOIN THE CONVERSATION >>If you enjoyed this post, if it added value to your life, please leave a quick comment below and SHARE with your friends. Thank YOU for paying it forward

“Every single one of us, at some level, has a responsibility to take our knowledge, our life experiences and transform them into a book that could help an infinite amount of people.” Have you ever read a book, one that inspired you or that you couldn’t put down, and thought “I wish I could do that”?  Well you can.  More importantly, you SHOULD! Whether you believe you’re an expert or not, everyone can benefit from writing their own book.  In this episode, I share how I decided to write my first two books, and discuss the three big reasons why everyone should do the same: personal branding, income, and legacy.  You can be an entrepreneur, an employee, or even a stay-at-home spouse; find out how you can benefit from writing a book.  I even give you some basic tips for how to get started.   “How can you argue with a 3 month commitment that will have so many benefits for the rest of your… CLICK TO TWEET   Everyone has a story to share or advice to give; it’s time to get yours out to the people who need

   Anyone who knows Hal Elrod knows that he is a huge fan of MMA (mixed martial arts) fighting and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Whether you are a diehard fan, or even if you are repulsed by the idea of two people fighting in a cage, there is a lot to be learned from the mental and physical discipline required to compete in this sport. Join co-creator of the Best Year Ever Blueprint,  John Berghoff, and Hal Elrod as they discuss the strategies used by the masterful and wildly entertaining Conor McGregor. After leaving his job as a plumber in Dublin, Ireland, Conor made mixed martial arts training his sole focus, making his dream of being the UFC champion a reality. As the current UFC Interim Featherweight Champion, Conor is now one of the most elite fighters in the UFC. Some of the secrets to his success include: Extraordinary self-belief Holistic training Unapologetic self promotion Gratitude Relentless focus on a single goal Whether you’re an MMA fighter or a business owner, these strate

One of the best ways to become the best possible version of yourself is through being coached by a high quality mentor. It’s the secret weapon of the elite. This indispensable, but elusive tool was once a privilege only few could afford, but with Tony Stubblemine’s launch of Coach.me, immediate and affordable coaching is available to aid you in achieving any goal. Join host Hal Elrod as he and his guest, Tony Stubblemine, debunk the myth of overnight success and discuss the importance of quality coaching. Tony will be the first to tell you that it was by working hard and working smart that he got to where he is today. But before taking up running in high school, he was convinced he was lazy. Not until he realized that he ran more miles over the summer than anyone else on his high school team did he see that he wasn’t lazy, he just needed to be passionate in order to apply himself. After a record breaking senior year of high school, Tony decided to run at Grinnell College, a Division III school in Iowa. Wit

When asked to list their top fears, most people list public speaking first and death second. As Jerry Seinfeld once said, this means that if you’re at a funeral, you’d rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy. Face your fear and cultivate your skills with Hal Elrod as he interviews Jon Berghoff on how public speaking can help you to influence, inspire, and communicate to large groups and in personal interactions. One of the most important keys in speaking effectively to an audience, no matter how large or small, is understanding the importance of context over content. You might have a very well-written speech, but if you aren’t aware of where your audience is coming from, it will fall on deaf ears. Jon gives his Context Creation Formula to help you in creating an effective framework. If you ask them, most audiences will know a good speaker from a bad one. But what are the qualities of a good speaker and how can you develop them yourself? Jon and Hal each share their top three tips to help you on your

One of the saddest things in life is to realize you could have been, done, and had so much more… and do nothing about it.”  Don’t allow yourself to put off achieving your goals. One of the most destructive forces preventing people from getting the results they want is procrastination. Join Hal Elrod and Nick Palkowski as they share strategies to avoid procrastination entirely and to stop procrastination in its tracks.  Identify areas and  activities you are procrastinating and ask yourself: what is it costing you?  Ask yourself why you are procrastinating. Clarify the next 3 steps in each area and know your goals Prioritize and schedule those steps into your schedule Act without thinking     “Our energy flows in the area we have the clarity.”  CLICK TO TWEET   Challenge yourself to a 30 day no procrastination challenge. Choose just one area to focus on, identify the next three steps you need to get closer to your goal, and implement those steps in your schedule. Don’t allow yourself to stop an