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370: How Writing a Book Created a $26 Million Business with Chandler Bolt

Release Date: 03/24/2021

629: Cracking The Man Code To Improve Your Marriage & Relationships with Mat Boggs

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If you're like me and struggle with always being a fixer by trying to solve problems and offering unwanted advice when the one you love just needs to vent, this episode is for you. My guest today is Mat Boggs. Mat is a bestselling author, world-renowned relationship coach, and co-founder of the Brave Thinking Institute’s Love and Relationships division. For nearly two decades, he has helped women around the world attract and create deeply connected, lasting relationships, and his videos and coaching programs have impacted more than 200 million people worldwide. In his new book, ,...

628: The Inner Work That Awakens Your Highest Self with Danny Morel

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If you're feeling stuck or like you've plateaued in your personal growth, the breakthrough you're looking for likely won't come from just trying harder with the same strategies. Real transformation happens when we do the inner work most of us avoid because it forces us to confront the parts of ourselves we've been resisting. And today’s guest has dedicated his life to helping people do exactly that and awaken their highest self. Danny Morel is a spiritual teacher and global thought leader in personal transformation. He’s the host of The Higher Self podcast and the creator of the...

627: How To Achieve Meaningful Long-Term Goals with Dorie Clark

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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the to-do list that’s preventing you from setting and achieving goals that would actually improve your life? We’ve become conditioned to chase instant gratification from the quick wins and dopamine hits that come from staying “productive.” But those short-term victories often distract us from making meaningful progress toward the goals that truly matter. And today’s guest is the perfect person to help shift your mindset to create long-term impact that can transform your career, relationships, and life. Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top...

626: Surrendering Your Ego to Connect With Your Soul with Kyle Cease

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What if the strategies you’ve used to avoid pain are the same ones keeping you disconnected from your soul? So much of our desire to strive and optimize is simply the ego’s way of protecting us from discomfort. We call it growth, but in reality, it’s avoidance. My guest today is my good friend Kyle Cease. Kyle was named one of Comedy Central’s Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2009, and he’s the author of my favorite book I read in 2025, The Illusion of Money. He was on the path to Hollywood stardom until something deeper called him to do what he was destined to do: become a spiritual...

625: The Coaching Habit That Brings Out The Best In People with Michael Bungay Stanier

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What if the fastest way to create deeper conversations, improve your leadership abilities, and your relationships wasn’t a better plan—but a better question? My guest today is Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of , the most popular coaching book of the century, to unpack why most of us rush to give advice too quickly and how staying curious just a little longer can change everything. You’ll hear Michael talk about why we’re all “advice-giving maniacs,” how asking better questions leads to better outcomes, and the simple coaching framework Michael has taught to...

624: How to Be More Charismatic and Have Great Conversations with Vanessa Van Edwards

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Have you ever walked into a room or given a presentation and immediately felt awkward? Or maybe you struggle with confidence or imposter syndrome at live gatherings or even on Zoom meetings? If so, this episode is for you. As you’ll hear from today’s guest, confidence isn’t the absence of awkwardness—it’s feeling it, acknowledging it, and showing up anyway. And she has the tools to help you do just that. Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher, the founder of Science of People, and the best-selling author of and . Her is phenomenal and has over 6 million views for good...

623: The Money Habits That Cure Financial Stress with Mike Michalowicz

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Rising inflation has turned everyday expenses into a constant source of stress, leaving millions of people stuck living paycheck to paycheck and wondering if they’ll ever feel truly “okay” with money. While traditional budgeting plans promise control, they often deliver guilt and overwhelm instead. That’s why I’m excited to be joined by Mike Michalowicz, bestselling author of 11 financial books, including the , to talk about his newest book, Mike’s helped over a million people build real financial peace, and in this conversation, he breaks down what “financial independence”...

622: How Cannabis Changed My Life And Can Change Yours with Joe Sheehey, CEO of CURED Nutrition

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If you struggle with sleep, pain, or anxiety, you’ve probably tried many medications and sleeping pills only to end up frustrated by side effects, poor results, and thinking that you’re treating symptoms instead of actually feeling better. That’s why I’m excited to welcome back Joe Sheehey, founder of and a former aerospace engineer who left his corporate career at Lockheed Martin to improve the lives of millions of people. Joe’s path to entrepreneurship was influenced by his own mental health battles, a life-saving turning point in college, and a growing conviction that there has...

621: 6 Books That Will Change Your Life in 2026

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If you want 2026 to be your best year yet, one of the simplest ways to accelerate personal growth is to let a great book challenge the way you think, lead, love, and live. In today’s episode, I’m sharing six (6) books that I believe can genuinely change your life this year. Whether your focus is setting bigger goals, strengthening your marriage, becoming a more effective leader, building a thriving family culture, or shifting your relationship with money, there’s something here for everyone. I’ll walk you through why each book made the list, what I learned from it, and how you can...

620: How to Navigate Conflict Without Losing the People You Love with Kelsey Blahnik

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If you’ve been feeling emotionally drained from relationship conflict or disagreeing with people that you love, this episode is for you. Despite how technology and social media have made it incredibly easy to stay connected with family, friends, and our communities, many people feel more divided and disconnected than ever. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Kelsey Blahnik, a clinical social worker and therapist who works on the front lines of emotional and relational tension. From families and friendships to workplaces, in our increasingly divided political culture, Kelsey helps...

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Have you ever thought about writing a book? Have you considered the impact that writing a book can make on your life and your financial security? Did you know that you can literally write and publish a book in as little as 90 days?

Personally, I can tell you that writing and self-publishing my book The Miracle Morning is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, because it enabled me to help millions of other people while providing financial security for my family. So, I’m committed to help as many other people as possible to experience those benefits.

In today’s podcast episode, you’ll get to listen in on my conversation with my long time friend, bestselling author and founder of Self-Publishing School, Chandler Bolt. You’ll hear Chandler’s incredible story (that you can learn from and model) of how he self-published his first book at 20 years old and turned that into a $26 million business by age 27! But first…

* ANNOUNCEMENT *

Before you listen to today's episode, I have an exciting announcement to share with you. Next week, I’ll be co-hosting two live online Masterclasses (at no cost to you) with my long time friend, bestselling author and founder of Self-Publishing School, Chandler Bolt. One Masterclass is for aspiring authors who want to write a book, and the other is for new or established authors who want to sell more books:

LIVE Masterclass #1: How to Write & Publish a Bestselling Book in as Little as 90 Days that Grows Your Impact, Income, and Business

When: March 30th (Tuesday at 1:00pm EST (10:00am PST)
Click here to register now

LIVE Masterclass #2: The Proven Path to Sell More Books: How to Sell Your First (or Next) 10,000 Copies

When: April 1st at 1:00pm EST (10:00am PST)
Click here to register now

Again, there is NO CHARGE to you for either of these live Masterclasses.

So, if you’ve ever wanted to publish a book to get your message out to the world and create passive income, today’s podcast episode is a must-listen, and I recommend registering for one of the Masterclasses.

During today’s conversation, here’s what you’ll learn:

Why and how to establish “proof of concept” before you write your book or start your business.
Why a book has the unique power to change lives decades or centuries later.
How to identify what you should write your book about.
The three things holding people back from writing books - and the two big reasons people should write them.
How Chandler kick started his career by volunteering at events he couldn’t afford to attend.
How Self-Publishing School started because people kept asking Chandler for advice - and how he went from ZERO to $1.32 million in sales in 11 months.
The difference between taking risks and being risky.

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