E56: Unleash Your Potential by Overcoming the Victimhood Mindset
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
Release Date: 03/04/2024
E138: Jamil Hasan: Crypto Investing 101: Making Sense of Blockchain and Bitcoin
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger is excited to welcome Jamil Hasan, the host of the “” podcast and author of the book “,” to demystify the world of cryptocurrency. Jamil covers a range of foundational topics, such as what blockchain technology is, the origins and purpose of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and the differences between various cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins and meme coins. He also offers practical advice on how to start investing in crypto safely, the importance of critical thinking, and how to avoid common scams in the industry. The discussion also touches on the potential impact of...
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E137: How Ambiguity is Sabotaging Your Success
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger explores how ambiguity undermines success in both business and personal life. Framing ambiguity as the enemy of execution, he emphasizes the power of specificity—particularly through setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound) goals. By turning vague ambitions into clear, actionable steps, individuals can make real progress. Roger shares practical examples from fitness, finance, and relationships to show how removing ambiguity ensures daily actions align with desired outcomes. He also offers actionable strategies for bringing greater clarity to...
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E136: Sam Tejada: Founder of Liquivida on Optimizing Your Health & the Future of Healthcare
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E135: Andrew Matthews: Life Lessons on the Pursuit of Happiness
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger sits down with Australian author and international speaker , an expert on happiness and resilience. Andrew, who has written 12 books translated into 48 languages, shares his journey of discovering happiness and how it's influenced his life and work. He discusses key topics such as the importance of gratitude, the impact of social media on happiness, and how happiness can lead to success. With Andrew’s talent for making complex ideas simple, the conversation also explores the significance of focusing on the positive aspects of life and maintaining a hopeful outlook. ...
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E134: Lauren Dry: A Relationship Expert's Insights on Navigating Love and Life
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger welcomes relationship expert Lauren Dry, also known as . Together, they explore why so many marriages end in divorce—especially second marriages—and examine the patterns that often undermine long-term commitment. Lauren shares her personal story of navigating her own relationship challenges and how those experiences led her to become a marriage coach. Their conversation includes practical strategies for building fulfilling partnerships, shedding light on how unconscious behavioral patterns affect relationships and how high-achieving individuals can channel their...
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E133: Priceless Business Lessons & Hacks from Traveling Abroad
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger shares key business insights inspired by his recent travels. From his trip to Australia, he illustrates how small gestures of reciprocity can yield substantial returns and underscores the power of building brand advocates—highlighted through the story of the beloved Tim Tam biscuits. He also emphasizes the value of creating memorable customer experiences, using an exceptional dining experience in Sydney as an example. Roger challenges business owners to find low-cost ways to delight customers and to standardize what works across their organizations. A visit to the late...
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E132: Frank Shamrock: Caged No More: The Life & Legacy of a UFC Champion
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger was truly honored to sit down with The Legend, , a former UFC and Strikeforce champion, and all-around mixed martial arts icon. Frank opens up about his tumultuous childhood, marked by instability and abuse, including being locked in a closet by his mother. He discusses his time in juvenile hall and prison, where he began a path of self-discovery and physical training. Frank also shares how he turned his life around through martial arts, becoming a champion in various MMA leagues, including the first-ever UFC middleweight (now light heavyweight) champion. He talks about...
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E131: Kami Kay Kirschbaum: The Business of Bulletproof Clothing
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger interviews Kami Kay Kirschbaum, founder of , a company dedicated to creating bulletproof clothing for civilians. Kami shares how, at 15, she lost a close friend to gun violence—an experience that ignited her lifelong mission to enhance personal safety. She reflects on her unconventional path from working as a hairdresser to moving to Sweden at 18 and eventually launching Civilian. The company specializes in stylish, functional bulletproof clothing, including t-shirts and hoodies designed to stop handgun bullets up to a .44 Magnum. The episode explores how Civilian’s...
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E130: Janet McConnell: Rewriting the Rules of Aging by a 60-year Old BodyBuilder
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger had the privilege of sitting down with Janet McConnell, author of , who transformed her life at age 47 to become a competitive natural bodybuilder. Janet shares her incredible journey from struggling with weight and health issues to becoming a certified fitness trainer and IBFF national champion. She also discusses the pivotal moments that drove her to take action, the importance of strength training, and how her fitness journey reshaped both her personal and professional life. In their conversation, Janet recalls the emotional wake-up call from her doctor in her...
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E129: Hiring Smart: Finding Candidates Who Truly Care with These Six Interview Questions
ThriveMore with Roger Martin: Business, Health, & Wealth
This week, Roger tackles the challenge of hiring dedicated employees in small and mid-sized businesses. He introduces six essential interview questions designed to help business owners find candidates who not only fit the role but also genuinely care about their work. Drawing from his expertise in competency selection interviewing and insights from his book “,” Roger underscores the importance of understanding a candidate’s traits and past performance to ensure long-term success and employee retention. Roger further emphasizes that while skills can be taught, innate qualities like...
info_outlineThis week Roger is flying solo for the first installment in what will be a monthly solo show offering his insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and life. In this premier, we kick things off with insights from Rogers's new book, An Insider's Guide to Business: Secrets From an Entrepreneur's Playbook. This definitive guide for starting, staffing, and scaling your business to build the future you deserve is a must-read for anyone in the entrepreneurial or leadership space!
In this reflection, Roger offers his thoughts on the importance of taking responsibility and extreme ownership in business and life. He illustrates how adversity reveals character and urges individuals to manage their ego, approach challenges with humility, seek help when needed, and take full responsibility for their actions. Roger also provides examples of individuals who have successfully taken responsibility for their businesses and achieved growth despite challenging circumstances.
Through insightful examples, such as the story of a franchisee in San Diego who took full responsibility for her business during COVID, listeners are urged to adopt a mindset of accountability. The narrative also underscores the potential for personal and professional growth through the conscious decision to take ownership, ultimately driving success and leadership. It’s Roger’s true belief that by embracing a sense of extreme ownership, individuals are empowered to positively impact their businesses, families, and communities. So sit back and enjoy this mini-episode full of business insights, and leadership wisdom!
Topics Include:
- An Introduction to Roger’s New Book
- Taking Responsibility for Managing Your Ego
- The Relationship Between Ego and Imposter Syndrome
- The Two Ways People Respond to Crisis
- Why Success and Extreme Ownership Are a Choice
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