“You only get one chance to make a good first impression .”

• 5 Strategies to get more out of LinkedIn:
  • Strategy 1 - Letting people see who you are - and leverage a profile that is built to attract your target audience.
  • Strategy 2 - LinkedIn for Sales professionals - How to gather intelligence and warm up your leads. 
  • Strategy 3 - How to use LinkedIn to get a job
  • Strategy 4 - Build your profile to funnel customers into your model - "Become a farmer, not a hunter"
  • Strategy 5 - A Winning Publishing Strategy 
• 2 common LinkedIn mistakes most people are making:
  • Issue #1 - Linked in is not a resume - it is a credibility and rapport building tool
  • Issue #2 - Most people don't understand how to use linkedin to drive business.

"Linked in is no different than a big global networking event that allow you to hyper target your perfect customer avatar, gather sales intelligence, and then reach out a connect with them." -Dennis Brown

In this episode we talk about:

• Authority positioning and why is it critical to your success?
• Why Richard simmons is the perfect example of authority positioning.
• The most common positioning mistakes and how to avoid them. 
• Why it's a smart idea to give away your best secrets.
• The expert roadmap - a step by step guide to become an expert in your industry.

Authority Alchemy is the process of of changing people that see themselves as “common” into a person of power in their industry.

"Every opportunity has its root in a relationship." 

We live in an era of unprecedented social reach. It has become exponentially easier to reach your audience. Yet, ironically, the nature of our relationships remains unchanged. We require the cooperation of others to achieve our goals, making ones ability to build relationships of trust paramount. You may have thousands of social media followers. How many of them would pick up the phone if you called?

My guest this week is Corporate Alliance owner, Paul Hatch. Paul believes that every opportunity has its root in a relationship. Money comes and goes. Opportunities come and go. But real relationships can be lasting. In this episode, we explore strategies to create and leverage powerful relationships that are built with trust, respect, and mutual opportunity.

In this episode we talk about:

• Relationship Arrogance - The challenge of forecasting returns on relationships.
• 3 Components of powerful relationships (trust, respect, and understanding).
• 3 Strategies to build better relationships:
  • Be self-revealing
  • Learn by asking questions
  • Seeking Advice and the power of the Mastermind
• Why being vulnerable can help you build better relationships.
• Win-win relationships vs Gladiators - Balancing consideration and courage. 

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."  -Dale Carnegie

If you knew you couldn't fail, what would you do?

Have you ever struggled to stay motivated doing something you once loved? Do you find that factors that used to motivate you no longer have that effect? 

Motivation is generally defined as the force that compels us to action. It drives us to work hard and pushes us to succeed. Motivation influences our behavior and our ability to accomplish goals. There are many different forms of motivation. Each one influences behavior in its own unique way, and no single type of motivation works for everyone. People’s personalities vary and so does the type of motivation that is most effective at inspiring someone at any given time.  True motivation comes from within and is the topic of this weeks episode of influence.  

In this episode we talk about:

• Why the majority of people struggle with motivation.
• What does it mean to be in alignment?
• The 4 components of Motivation
  • Aligning with purpose - the foundation of motivation.
  • Knowing your Value - reaching new levels of performance.
  • Initiative - 3 ingredients to conquer the challenge of staying motivated.
  • Perspective - Confidence, Assumptiveness, and Adversity - Mindsets that can make or break motivation. 
• Influence - Salesmanship and the models that guide our interactions.

Thank you for listening to our show. Take a minute to join the discussion on our Influencers Facebook group and if there is someone you know that should be featured on our show, please reach out to me for details and a free signed copy of the Laws of Influence. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show and please come back next week for more Influence with Brad Harker.

"Discover what must you do TODAY in order to live completely, fully, and without regret." -Satyen Raja

What does freedom mean to you? We all define and desire freedom in our own way.  It's what many generations dreamt of, what others fought for, and the reality that today, we live for. Ironically, however, our pursuit of our great ambitions (what we hope will make us free), often leads to distractions that actually rob us of freedom. My guest this week is Warrior Sage, Satyen Raja. His mission is to help others ignite passion, live with freedom and embody love. Satyen's wisdom and experience will captivate you and challenge you to unleash the warrior sage within you and reclaim the freedom you deserve.  

In this episode we talk about:

• Combining the power of the warrior and the wisdom of the sage to realize your potential.
• The 5 F's of Freedom: Faith, Family, Finance, Fitness, Fun. 
• Balance - Lowering the importance of the seemingly important.  
• Equilibrium and acceleration - the components of true and lasting freedom.
• Change and Intensity - going to your edge to find your potential.

"If you want to learn to swim, jump into the water. On dry land, no frame of mind is ever going to help you." -Bruce Lee

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"If you want to make a difference, be different. Stop making excuses and dream bigger." -Caleb Maddix

My guest this week is 14 years old. That's not a typo. He is a 14 year old published author who is traveling all over the world as a paid speaker, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Grant Cardone, Gary Vaynerchuck, and others. Meet Caleb Maddix, internet sensation, founder of Kids 4 Success and author of Keys to Success for Kids. 

Caleb is up to big things, and his dreams are even bigger. Millionaire by 16, billionaire by 30, Caleb is shattering expectations and squelching the argument of anyone who is convinced "they can't".  The fact that Caleb is 14, doesn't mean I let him off easy. I wanted to find out what exactly he is doing to make such a powerful impression as an entrepreneurial. Where is he investing his time and energy and what is fueling this meteoric rise in influence?

In this episode we talk about:

• What does it take to become an expert in your field - even if you are 14.
• Making a difference by being different. Why Caleb has the attention of Grant Cardone and Gary V.
• The Champion Mindset - expecting more than you can achieve and achieving it. 
• Leveling Up - Do something everyday to become more of an expert. 
• Social Media - Which social media accounts is Caleb using to grab the worlds attention.

"The gun that kills the most people is the "gonna” There is no better time than there is right now."  -Caleb Maddix

Picture yourself on the wrong side of enemy lines. You are in the midst of a firefight and your survival is hinging solely upon the performance of your team. Now rewind back to the school-yard pick. What character traits would be most important when choosing each member of that team? 

Enter Army Ranger and Delta Force Veteran Travis Krauss, my guest on this week's episode of Influence. Travis has an unbelievable resume of combat experience, complimented by an equally impressive resume as a consultant, entrepreneur, and creator of the Las Vegas combat experience, Adventure Combat Ops. Travis joins me to talk about what it was like to be part of an elite team, and moreover, what 10+ years of combat has taught him about building companies and leading highly skilled teams. 

In this episode we talk about:

• Self Assessment - Azimuth checks and being brutally honest with yourself.
• What makes a great soldier?  The importance of purpose and commitment to the mission. 
• Dealing with adversity Delta Force style. 
• What does it mean to evaluate the 2nd and 3rd order of effects?
• "Hustlers" and the importance of integrity in the face of opposition. 
• Why building the RIGHT team is always better building the BEST team.
• A combat story about drawing on your strengths to create value for your team.

"The unit (Delta Force) prides itself on being the best in the world NOT because they have the BEST operators, but because they have the RIGHT operators."  -Travis Krauss

The human brain is incredible, generating an estimated 60,000 thoughts every single day. Research suggests that by the time you reach the age of 18, you will have been told no 150,000 times. Consequently, it’s not surprising that 80% of the recurring thoughts you have each day are negative. On the other side of the coin, however, your brain operating in a positive state is 31% more effective overall. Salesmen in a positive state will sell 37% more than when neutral or negative, and physicians operate 19% faster and more accurate. This is known as the “happiness advantage” and is exactly what my guest, Dr. Ben Belnap digs into in this episode of influence.

I don’t think there is an interview that we have had to date that has more potential to facilitate positive change. Everything we talk about in this episode will help you take control of your mind, amplify your confidence, and open the floodgates of opportunity.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why we are so prone to negative thoughts and how destructive our minds can be to our success.
• How your approach to success might actually be making you unhappy. Discovering Mindfulness.
• Dealing with insecurity and self-handicapping.
• The 3 levels of processing and reaching our core beliefs.
• Core-beliefs and self-fulfilling prophecy.
• How to find your purpose.
• Challenging your fears and and building confidence.
• The importance of gratitude.

” Success is ultimately a byproduct of our ability to be more mindful and grateful in the work we do.”  -Ben Belnap 

"Accountability is the first step to breaking out of the status quo"  -Anthony Witt

Anthony Witt is the founder and creator of T​he Champion Entrepreneur, and his niche is working with entrepreneurs through accountability coaching and mastermind groups. Joining the ranks of Edison, Einstein, Picasso, and Ford, Anthony struggles with Dyslexia. Today, Anthony has leveraged his adversity into a powerful gift that gives him a distinct advantage as a coach, and entrepreneur. Listen close as Anthony takes us through his journey of finding his purpose and how accountability, podcasting, and mastermind groups have become his entrepreneurial bread and butter.  

In this episode, we talk about:

• Finding purpose and creating the Champion Entrepreneur.
• Facing and dealing with Dyslexia - the lengths we go to avoid dealing with our weaknesses. 
• Perspective - Realizing the great blessing from a challenge. 
• "Niching Down" Getting specific on what you do and why you are unique to your audience. 
• Accountability - Breaking out of the status quo. 
• What is an "Avatar" and why you can't afford to not know yours. 
• The three traits of successful entrepreneurs.
• The power of the Mastermind.

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My guest this week is Bart Mroz, CEO and Head of Brand Experience at SUMO Heavy, an e-commerce consultancy in New York City. Bart is an entrepreneur whose niche is building powerful brands and digital commerce strategies. Bart lives in the epicenter of commerce, and offers some valuable insight into effective branding, and what industry leaders are doing to leverage social media and eCommerce. Not only do we talk about Bart's journey to create SUMO Heavy, but we also talk about strategies you can implement today to boost your brand and sales flow.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Where do you create value? Looking at your whole business holistically. Just because your strategy is familiar, it doesn’t mean that you're doing it the right way.
• Branding - Data driven marketing and Social Media as a disruptor to traditional media.
• Bart’s predictions on which social media platforms to pay attention to.
• Mantra's - How to connect with your audience.  Start with value - what your customers need and get to the bottom of what they need and what their issues are.
• The power of the Free Gift - A great way to build a funnel - “people don’t have time, they’ll just hire you to do it”.
• What is your unique Value proposition? Creating a custom solution instead of a cookie cutter site and system.
• Is Digital Commerce a disrupter to the traditional sales job?
• Big entrepreneurial struggles you faced as you built SumoHeavy - first year making a lot of mistakes - almost going BK in the first year.
• The biggest entrepreneurial struggles and what’s next for SUMO heavy.

"We specialize in just one thing. Digital Commerce"  -Bart Mroz 

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"Find something meaningful that is good to do . . .you can do big things that make a big difference"  -Devin Thorpe 

Have you ever wanted to do something but felt like there was no way to earn a living doing it? Have you ever been convinced by friends or family not to do something that you knew in your heart you should? This week on Influence, I visit with Social Champion, Devin Thorpe. Devin is making a profound mark on the world everyday as a Forbes Contributor, journalist, speaker, and world-traveling volunteer. Beyond these major initiatives, Devin is focused on something else . . .something big. He is closing in on the common strategies behind histories biggest social initiatives and he is ready to share his discoveries with the world. These strategies explain why social entrepreneurship is taking businesses to new levels of profitability and how the cure for blindness, or polio might be just around the corner. Devin is one who broke free of the corporate handcuffs and set his sights on bringing change through service. His story will definitelyinspire you to find your calling and make your own mark on the world. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• Finding success by following your passion, even if you don't know how to pay for it. 
• The global impact of Social Entrepreneurship.
• Social responsibility and how it can transform your business culture and boost your profitability. 
• How entrepreneurs are essential to our hope to irradiate poverty, and create a better global future. 
• What Devin is researching that will lead to our ability to cure polio, and eventually, cancer, blindness, and poverty.
• The importance of social media to champion initiatives and global objectives. 

"When we add purpose, we get profit." -Devin Thorpe

MEET DEVIN THORPE

STAY IN TOUCH WITH DEVIN

Website: www.devinthorpe.com
Twitter: @devinthorpe
Download free copies of Devin's books here: Amazon

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"I've sold myself from the penitentiary to the penthouse"  -Ryan Stewman

This episode of Influence is a first. Two sales guru's with very different backgrounds get together to talk about the strategies of the pro's. Ryan's converted a lifetime of sales experience into a blog and a few tech wizards, helped him convert his blog into an online presence that is garnering millions of views each month. Ryan teaches "outside the box" lead generation strategies as well as "out of the box" funnel programs to start building a customer base within hours. Most importantly, Ryan teaches his clients how to close those leads. His focus isn't just high pressure in-your-face selling. His approach is methodical, surgical and most importantly, captivating. Ryan's method teaches you how to create so much value that your customers will look forward to paying you a commission.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Everyone, regardless of role or responsibility, is actively involved in the process of selling, EVERYDAY.
• How Ryan leveraged his job selling car washes to become a mortgage companies highest producing salesman.
• How Ryan converted a simple blog into a lead magnet that has fueled a multi-million dollar business.
• The importance of "process" in salesmanship, and how to become a top closer even if your sales skills are green.
• Why you need a sales funnel and 3 strategies to ensure your funnel is catching the right customers.
• A sales process that works - comparing the funnel to the Influence Model
• The psychology of selling - why your customers buy and how to market to their buying interests.

Doesn’t matter if you are selling cars, homes, financial services or consulting, I can help you generate more leads with higher quality, increase your closing ratios and show you how to charge premium fees for the items you sell. -Ryan Stewman

MEET RYAN STEWMAN

STAY IN TOUCH WITH RYAN

Website: http://www.hardcorecloser.com
Social Media: https://clyxo.com/hardcorecloser

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My guest this week is Travis Dillard - wellness coach, entrepreneur, and super-ripped dude. Fitness and health weren't always part of Travis' life. In fact, for most of his youth, he took his health for granted. A life-changing realization launched Travis into a quest to find his health, and a consequent passion to build a business helping other entrepreneurs do the same. Today, entrepreneurs looking for an edge depend on Travis to help them increase their focus and energy quickly so they can maximize their money making capacity, day-to-day performance, and transform not just their bodies, but also the way they live, feel, and see themselves when they look in the mirror.

"Focus on your health, so you CAN enjoy you wealth."  -Travis Dillard

In this episode, we talk about:

• The importance of balance and why your health is a critical part of that balance.
• The impact your health has on your performance, creativity, and career success.
• Understanding the effect of controlling your hormone profile: cortisol, testosterone, and adrenal fatigue.
• Building a sustainable health plan based on doing what you enjoy and how not to burn out!
• Why most people are doing it all wrong - a Harvard study that might inspire you to change your routine.
• Building a Foundation - How to change the story that you are telling yourself everyday to build a positive mindset.
• The importance of staying hydrated and understanding the importance of your diet.
• Why traditional diets and "gym bursts" don't work. Discover how to build a long-term health plan.

MEET TRAVIS DILLARD

Where I am now:

1. 5 years success in coaching entrepreneurs and busy guys to better bodies, more energy, more focus without the pressure and noise in life.
2. Competitive Bodybuilder
3. Spoke at Events in NYC
4. Thousands of pounds shed and hundreds of life changing coaching calls.
5. Spent 10s of thousands of $’s in coaching and mentoring from many well-known weight loss, mindset and business experts.

Your business depends on your mental clarity, your energy and your ability to make clear and logical decisions on the fly. We all have a superpower to deliver to the world and your body is the only channel you have to deliver your offering.

Isn’t it time you start treating it as such? Quite frankly, If you are not treating your body and mind with the respect it deserves, you are being selfish. Imagine what your partner would say, what your kids would think, what your business would look like?

You have the ability to help more people, and to finally start enjoying your wealth. …To stop leaving money on the table. …To finally look good, feel good & perform at your highest levels. Begin to treat your body like a professional athlete, and bring out your best physical self.

Travis Dillard
Your Body, Your Business

STAY IN TOUCH WITH TRAVIS

Website:www.travisdillard.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tdupfitness

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This episode of Influence takes you right into the action with Dan Klein - millionaire marketer and co-founder of jobkilling.com. Dan has perfected a system that leverages the power of online marketing to help thousands ditch their job and embrace financial freedom. Understanding that many of our listeners are not necessarily looking to kill their job's, I convinced Dan to share some of his most prized online strategies to drive more leads through the proverbial front door. In this episode, we discuss:

• Why salesmanship is a necessary skill, regardless of profession.
• Why so many people get stuck in mundane jobs and end up working for someone elses dream.
• What is Virtual Real Estate and how can you create income developing virtual properties.
• Why most businesses are constructed backwards and a theory as to why most businesses fail.
• The importance of leads to sustainable business growth.
• Step-by-step process to start capturing leads today.
• How to "kill your job" and make a fortune working for yourself.

"Leads are the game . . .there is nothing more important or nothing that drives revenue more than leads. That’s the only reason people advertise, is to generate leads. So if you want to fast forward your results, you need to learn how to be your own lead generator."  -Dan Klein

MEET DAN KLEIN

As a former Division 1 Athlete, Dan left school to sell luxury motorhomes and automobiles. Dan was the youngest sales manager of a Fortune 500 Company, and perfected his sales techniques swiftly and with ease.

After leaving the car industry in 2008, Dan spearheaded two highly profitable online sales businesses peaking over seven figures in sales during the worst financial crisis of our time.

After the sale of his internet companies, Dan acquired three local businesses and entered the consulting realm. In mid-2014 Dan and a partner launched one of the largest world-wide local lead generation training companies to date; generating over $6 million in sales in less than 18 months. The company is jobkilling.com. and their mantra is "kill your 9-5".

STAY IN TOUCH WITH DAN

Website:www.jobkilling.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/danjklein

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:

Weebly website builder - http://www.weebly.com
Google tracking number - google.com/voice
Google Adwords Express - https://www.google.com/adwords/express/
Adwords Coupons from Fiverr - www.fiverr.com

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"The biggest tragedy in my life wasn't that I lost my sight. The biggest tragedy is that I didn't live my life, before I lost my sight, like I do today. Today I see my blindness as a gift . . ."  -Tanner Gers

This episode of Influence introduces the incredible story of Tanner Gers. At age 21, Tanner was in a horrible car accident that left him blind in both eyes. Instead of giving up, Tanner took flight, finishing his degree and eventually representing the United States as a Paralympic athlete. Today, Tanner is a power-house entrepreneur with a variety of businesses centered around coaching, health, and fitness. Just listening to Tanner will inspire you to stand up, get over yourself, and do something fantastic with your life.

In this episode we are going to talk about:

• The accident that cost Tanner his vision and how he was able to overcome such adversity.
• How Tanner was able to "get back up", finish his degree, and become paralympic gold medalist.
• The power of belief and how Tanner was able to save his own life.
• How to take control of your life and find greatness within you.
• How to view obstacles as "gifts" that can propel your life to new heights.

"Everyday is a lot easier when you know it could always be worse"  -Tanner Gers

MEET TANNER GERS

Tanner Gers (pronounced Gears) is a published author, professional speaker, US Paralympian, founder of ABSolutely Lean, and host of The Athlete Summit. Tanner’s big mission in life is to help people across the world achieve their potential with his gift for cultivating confidence, determination, and the will to achieve greatness in life, regardless of circumstance. Oh yeah. He’s also totally blind.

In 2004, Tanner experienced a horrible auto accident that left him in a coma and destroyed his ability to see. Tanner was determined to not be defined by his disability or let that prevent him from living his dreams. Tanner is an individual that embodies the idea that anyone can do anything they set their mind to and does this every day by helping others achieve their full potential.

"I decided that I wanted to be the fastest blind dude"  -Tanner Gers

STAY IN TOUCH WITH TANNER

Websites:www.ABSolutelyLean.com
Twitter: @tannergers
Facebook: Tanner Gers

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“Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change”  -Jim Rohn

This episode of Influence reveals a power example of how a mentor can transform your life. Michael Unks is wise beyond his years, and has some incredible insights into the foundational aspects of finding happiness and achieving success. I think we have all faced a time our life when we’ve questioned ourselves. Michael is one who did something about it.

In this episode we discuss:

• Finding Acceptance with yourself
• How to create change in your life that lasts
• How to challenge the limiting beliefs that limit your progress
• Leveraging the importance of gratitude in your life
• And stay tuned for a strategy from Tony Robbins

MEET MICHAEL UNKS

Michael Unks is a pharmacist, public speaker, entrepreneur, habitual bow-tie wearer and a best-selling author on Amazon

Michael graduated from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy in May 2015 at the age of 24. He dramatically changed his outlook in his last year of pharmacy school with help from his teacher, Will.

A majority of his life he has struggled with his weight, social anxiety and the feeling of never being good enough. However, he’s made radical changes and wants to share what he learns with others so they can improve their lives, too. His writing style has been described as “Raw” because of his willingness to be vulnerable to help readers learn from his mistakes.

Michael hoped his first book, One-Month Willpower: A Simple System For Life-Changing Transformation showed others how they can live incredible, fulfilling lives and reach their potential. He also wanted to give back to his country; All proceeds went towards the Wounded Warrior Project.

His second book: “One-Week Willpower: A Simple Foundation to Become More Successful, Likable and Achieve Your Dreams” came out November 2015 and provides readers a one-week guide to improve their lives using the SIMPLE acronym.

He is extremely excited about his third book: “Awesome in Hours: 7 Easily Obtainable Qualities, 35 Practical Take-Aways to Becoming an Awesome Individual.” A book that teaches the AWESOME acronym in less than 2 hours.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH MICHAEL

Website:www.michaelunks.com  Email: unksmichael@gmail.com

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Brad Harker is an author, speaker, influence expert, podcast host, professor, and consultant with a robust entrepreneurial background that includes the creation of several companies and more than a quarter-billion dollars in sales. His book, The Laws of Influence, has been recognized by a number of resources, including Forbes, as an essential resource for entrepreneurs, sales leaders and influencers.

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One of the most essential ingredients to influence and entrepreneurship is the ability to build rapport with your customers. While it is one thing to know where to find your customers, it's an entirely different thing to know how to build relationships that create value for them, and revenue for you.

In this episode we discuss:

• How to convert a passion into a profitable business.
• How to find and build rapport with your target audience.
• The most commonly misunderstood truth about what customers actually want.
• How to make the transition from giving away free advice to becoming a highly-paid expert.
• Developing greater confidence in your business or expertise.

Meet Luis Congdon

My guest today is Luis Congdon. His unbelievable story begins in Columbia when, at the age of five, his mother was murdered leaving him both orphaned and homeless. At the age of eight, his life transformed as he was rescued by adoptive parents who brought him to the United States.

By nature of the many struggles Luis faced with relationships, he gravitated towards the work of relationship experts, Dr.’s John and Julie Gottman. In addition to teaching their system, Luis was also a key player in one of the nation’s largest research projects looking into the components of successful marriage relationships. However, in spite such powerful experience, Luis struggled to find his niche, and again found himself homeless. While sleeping on friends couches, Luis discovered the power of online marketing and embraced a forum that would enable him to share his expertise with the world.

Today, Luis is the host of Lasting Love Connection, a top rated iTunes podcast as well as thrivinglaunch.com. Luis is the creator of a powerful course for podcasters and owner of a popular Facebook podcast group. Luis went from sleeping on couches to making a six figure income via digital products, podcasting, Facebook and networking in only 10 months. Best of all, he is ready to teach you his secrets.

"My work comes out of a passion to help others avoid the pains I went through." -Luis Congdon

Connect with Luis:

• www.lastingloveconnection.com
• www.thrivinglaunch.com
• Twitter: @wholesomeunion

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Cody Erickson is not your typical salesman . . .or maybe he is. This is the transformational story of a young man who challenged the debilitating effects of Aspergers Syndrome, and became one of the top performing salesman in a door-to-door pest control company. 

"Cody is a different person than the guy I met two years ago. Through the mastery of sales techniques, Cody has overcome the challenges of Aspergers Syndrome and transformed his life socially." - Justin Harwood

THE STORY BEHIND CODY ERICKSON

"If you ask everybody in our family that watched Cody grow up they would tell you that he is a walking miracle. Growing up was very difficult for him. He was persecuted for his disability and often came home crying his eyes out daily for years."

"Our God-sends were a few choice medical providers who helped us to keep Cody at home with the family. Without their expertise to get Cody's mood and severe impulse control issues under control he would have had to go to a residential treatment center. The incredible thing about Cody growing up was his intelligence. He could read like nobody I have ever seen and absorb every bit of it. He could also memorize things very well and really didn't have to study for tests. The only reason we didn't push college was because extensive testing showed that despite his intelligence, he had other learning disabilities that would make college something that would not instill a sense of success due to the difficulty he had with busy work involved with most schooling.

When the opportunity came up for Cody to work with Justin Harwood we all had concerns if the grueling hard work of door to door sales would break him but with the skills taught to him by Justin and other salesmen, Cody learned to be the master of himself. After his first sales season ended he brought several of his coworkers to our house to meet them. At first we thought that these would be a few who just tolerated Cody, but what we found is an amazing brotherhood. These other salesmen grew to love Cody. They commented to me "Nobody gets mad at Cody no matter what he says. Look at him." They were referring to his big smile and dimples which seemed to win people's hearts even with his Aspie blunders. My boy gained confidence. He came back a changed person. Somebody believed in him and gave him a chance to find his talent. We could never repay Justin, nor the other influential salesmen who mentored Cody into the person he is today. As a mother, I often feel like I can't possibly be worthy to have been given such an incredible person as my son. He teaches me daily so much about life, people, compassion, and love. He could have many reasons to not smile because life has thrown him some difficult challenges but he wakes up with a smile on his face and is usually the first to make someone laugh with his fresh conclusions about life situations."

Statistics

• More than 3.5 million Americans live with an autism spectrum disorder. (Buescher et al., 2014)
• Prevalence of autism in U.S. children increased by 119.4 percent from 2000 (1 in 150) to 2010 (1 in 68). (CDC, 2014) Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability. (CDC, 2008)
• 35 percent of young adults (ages 19-23) with autism have not had a job or received postgraduate education after leaving high school. (Shattuck et al., 2012)

What Is Asperger Syndrome?

Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) considered to be on the “high functioning” end of the spectrum. Affected children and adults have difficulty with social interactions and exhibit a restricted range of interests and/or repetitive behaviors. Motor development may be delayed, leading to clumsiness or uncoordinated motor movements. Compared with those affected by other forms of ASD, however, those with Asperger syndrome do not have significant delays or difficulties in language or cognitive development. Some even demonstrate precocious vocabulary – often in a highly specialized field of interest.

The following behaviors are often associated with Asperger syndrome. However, they are seldom all present in any one individual and vary widely in degree:

• limited or inappropriate social interactions
• "robotic" or repetitive speech
• challenges with nonverbal communication (gestures, facial expression, etc.) coupled with average to above average verbal skills
• tendency to discuss self rather than others
• inability to understand social/emotional issues or nonliteral phrases
• lack of eye contact or reciprocal conversation
• obsession with specific, often unusual, topics
• one-sided conversations
• awkward movements and/or mannerisms

Source: www.autismspeaks.org

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"Think it, ink it, believe it,and  achieve it"  -Patrick Snow

One of the most powerful tools to capture and build market share is a published book. Successful speakers, authors, entrepreneurs and professionals are tapping into this $28 billion industry to build their brands, bolster their reputations, and create value for their audiences. 

Enter Patrick Snow. Patrick became an international speaker and best-selling author the hard way. His first book, Create your Own Destiny, took five years and $20,000 to create. Having sold nearly 1 million copies of his book to date, Patrick has built a comprehensive program to help you develop, write, edit, and publish your book, and leverage that book into a powerful career as an author, speaker, and/or consultant. Having coached more than 1000 publishing clients and entertained more than 3000 audiences, trust me when I say that Patrick is a power-house in the publishing and speaking arena. 

MEET PATRICK SNOW

PATRICK SNOW is an international best-selling author, professional keynote speaker, publishing, speaking and book marketing coach. As a speaker, Patrick has electrified more than 3000 audiences on three continents and as a publishing coach, he has mentored more than 1000 clients throughout the world to successfully publish their fiction, non-fiction, memoir, legacy, and children’s books.

Patrick has been recognized on TV, in magazines, and in major newspapers such as The New York Times. His book and family photo was also featured as a cover story in the December 5th, 2002, issue of USA TODAY.

Patrick is author of the international bestseller, Creating Your Own Destiny, which has sold almost one million copies in five language and 108 countries worldwide since its first printing in 2001. As a result, this book and his second book, The Affluent Entrepreneur, have both been purchased by John Wiley & Sons in NY and have been republished under the Wiley imprint. He is also a contributing author to numerous other books including Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction. Patrick's newest book, Boy Entrepreneur was published in September.

Originally from Michigan, Patrick graduated from the University of Montana in 1991. He lived in the Seattle area for more than 20 years until April 2013, when he and his fiancé, Nicole, have moved to Maui, Hawaii (where he continues to build his speaking, coaching and consulting business).

BONUS: Join our Influencers Community and Patrick will send you all 3 of his ebooks for free. 

To schedule your no-obligation, complimentary, 30-minute publishing consultation direct with Publishing Coach, Patrick Snow, call or text 206.310.1200 or email patrick@patricksnow.com

STAY IN TOUCH WITH PATRICK

Websites:www.PatrickSnow.com
www.ThePublishingDoctor.com
Text: (206) 310-1200

Thank you for listening to our show. Take a minute to join the discussion on our Influencers Facebook group and if there is someone you know that should be featured on our show, please reach out to me for details and a free signed copy of the Laws of Influence. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show and please come back next week for more Influence with Brad Harker.

"Getting people to get a higher quality start is ultimately going to determine the finish they have."

Annie Vandermyde is the CEO of #Fly, an organization that helps women who have suffered abuse to connect with themselves and feel beautiful again and have a lasting image from the experience.

More About Annie

Following the end of a difficult marriage, Annie Vandermyde, a mother of three, found herself devastated, picking-up the pieces of a traumatic nine years. One day, at a very low point in her journey, Annie drew upon her passion for photography and cosmetology and organized a makeover and a photo shoot for herself. She wasn’t used to being behind the lens and knew it would challenge her. The experience awakened something in Annie. She saw a strong, beautiful woman in the photos –one who looked distantly familiar yet attainable to her.

On the heels of this experience, Annie’s brother, wanting to “get Annie back”, gave her $500 to use ONLY to resurface the strong, beautiful woman Annie once was.  Pondering what to do with this new gift, one of her brothers suggested that her own makeover and photo shoot worked so well for her, why not do that for others?

And so it began!  Annie began her new mission by partnering with a couple of local shelters that help women who are recovering from abuse.  She bought them a new outfit, completed a cosmetic session and did a photo shoot for these women –#FLY was born.

In this episode we discuss

– How adversity can prepare you for your greatest opportunity.
– Steps to overcome depression and take control of your life.
– How can you personally “do more than exist?”
– The power of confidence and the importance of healthy relationships.

Stay in touch with #FLY 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hashtag-Fly-1616482921905371/?ref=hl
Instagram: _hashtagfly.org_
Website: www.hashtagfly.org
Go Fund Me: https://www.gofundme.com/hashtagfly

Connect with Us

Thank you for listening to our show. Take a minute to join the discussion on our Influencers Facebook group and if there is someone you know that should be featured on our show, please reach out to me for details and a free signed copy of the Laws of Influence. Don’t forget to subscribe to our show and please come back next week for more Influence with Brad Harker.

We have all faced adversity and pain in our lives. Unfortunately, the majority of people succumb to adversity, and conform to a reality that is beneath their potential. Occasionally however, we find Influencers with the courage to face adversity, rise up, and dedicate their lives to empower others reach their potential.

Meet Ryan Michler. Ryan is a husband, father, Iraqi Combat Veteran, and the Founder of Order of Man. Growing up without a permanent father figure, Ryan was left to learn what he could from a few strong men in his life and become a man on his own. Says Ryan:

“I believe that most, if not all, of the world's biggest problems could be solved if males everywhere learned how to be better husbands, fathers, friends, and leaders.”

In this episode, I talk to Ryan about the origins of his rapidly growing “brotherhood,” Order of Man. We discuss the passion that drove him to interrupt a successful career as a financial planner, in order to follow his quest to restore honor and integrity to manhood. We explore the success he has found narrowing in on a niche, and capturing the attention of men throughout the world. We also talk about the habits and routines that have enabled Ryan to create a balanced and successful life for his family. Our interview explores Influence in the context of building a tribe (company, foundation, following, brand) and how to effectively take your great ambition to the next level.

“The secret of leadership is simple: Do what you believe in. Paint a picture of the future. Go there. People will follow.”  ― Seth Godin, Tribes

Shownotes:

https://bradharker.com/2015/12/003-tribes-with-ryan-michler/

How to connect with Order of Man:

www.orderofman.com | www.facebook.com/orderofman | www.twitter.com/orderofman | www.instagram.com/orderofman

How many of us played schoolyard baseball, wondering what it would be like to face a pitch on the big-league stage? My guest today, Zach Sorensen, shares his powerful story about how he turned a childhood dream into a reality of becoming a Major League Short-stop.

Zach shares his journey of Influence as he beat the odds to claim his opportunity to play professional baseball. He talks about the work and mental adversity he faced as he mastered his craft, and how he has leveraged that experience to become a powerful coach, speaker, and mental conditioning expert.

Join us to discover how you can overcome adversity in your life, realize your potential, and dominate in your pursuit of greatness.

Shownotes: https://bradharker.com/2015/11/influence-002-confidence-with-zach-sorensen/

Website: www.bradharker.com/podcast

What does it take to succeed as an Entrepreneur? How can Influence help you achieve that success? Are there consistent strategies among top entrepreneurs that drive their success?  

My guest today, Ever Gonzalez, has interviewed thousands of entrepreneurs through his successful podcast Outlier On Air. Ever shares his journey starting as an entrepreneur by profession, to becoming an entrepreneur by passion. He talks about the differences between successful start-ups and failures, and shares concrete strategies that you can employ today to take your project or company to the next level.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why Influence is an essential ingredient of entrepreneurship.
• Why consistency is important to build a brand and following.
• The "consistent" habits of successful entrepreneurs.
• How to make a transition from your “job” towards an entrepreneurial “passion.”
• How to overcome adversity and succeed in entrepreneurship.

Shownotes: https://bradharker.com/2015/11/influence-001-influence-entrepreneurship-ever-gonzalez/

Website: www.bradharker.com

Outlier: www.outliermagazine.co

Welcome to Influence with Brad Harker, where we bring together great minds, and game changing concepts to help YOU, embrace your purpose, amplify your potential, and leverage the power of your Influence.