370: How Writing a Book Created a $26 Million Business with Chandler Bolt
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Release Date: 03/24/2021
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”...
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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...
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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...
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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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619: The 3 Ego Beliefs That Quietly Run Your Life with Aaron Abke
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If you’ve ever felt trapped in your own thoughts, frustrated by repeating emotional patterns, or exhausted from chasing happiness that never quite lasts, this episode will challenge everything you think you know about personal growth. As today’s guest reveals, a lot of our suffering doesn’t come from our circumstances—it comes from the unconscious beliefs that shape how we experience reality. Aaron Abke is a spiritual teacher, founder of 4D University, and the author of With a background in theology, a masters degree in biblical studies, and millions of followers drawn to his...
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618: Return to Real: How To Live Authentically In The Digital World with Ryan Levesque
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As the digital world of AI accelerates faster than ever, it’s tempting to automate, optimize, and outsource nearly every part of our lives. But what if the path we’re on is, ironically, pulling us further away from a meaningful life and genuine happiness? In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Ryan Levesque to explore a powerful, yet contrarian concept he calls —and why it may be the thing we need most when AI is making us feel more disconnected than ever before. Ryan is a renowned entrepreneur, author, and creator of the ASK Method, who has built...
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617: How to Rewire Your Brain to Overcome Self-Sabotage with Thais Gibson, PhD
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If you've ever struggled with challenges in your relationships, emotional triggers, or just feeling stuck in old patterns, you’re not alone. Those cycles are hard to break, and it often feels like no matter how hard you try, you end up repeating the same behaviors, sabotaging your goals with limiting beliefs. But as today’s guest reveals, you’re not broken; this is your subconscious telling you that you’re ready to heal. Thais Gibson, PhD, is an author, researcher, and founder of The Personal Development School, whose groundbreaking work has helped millions of people unravel emotional...
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616: How to Prepare NOW for Your Best Year Ever
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During the holiday season, many people break from their daily routines by staying up late, having drinks, and overeating, and tell themselves they’ll get serious again on January 1st. But if you want next year to be the best year of your life, waiting until the new year to begin is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. In today’s episode, I’m sharing why the final weeks of the year are your greatest opportunity to prepare mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually for the future you want to create. The truth is, the decisions you make in December will undoubtedly impact...
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615: AI Can’t Replace You (If You Do This) with Amber Vilhauer
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Goldman Sachs recently predicted that up to 300 million jobs could be displaced by AI by 2030, a staggering shift that is already creating overwhelm, exhaustion, and a deep sense of instability for millions of people. People are nervous and afraid, and who can blame them? But what if this moment of uncertainty is actually your chance to reclaim control of your life, your freedom, and your future? Today, I’m joined by my longtime friend Amber Vilhauer—marketing visionary, bestselling book launch strategist, founder of NGNG Enterprises, and one of the most grounded, service-oriented...
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614: The Life-Changing Impact of Eternal Optimism with Matt Drinkhahn
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When life feels overwhelming, the natural reaction for most people is to retreat, drift into some form of depression, and assume the pain or challenge they're experiencing is permanent. But what if the hardest season of your life could become the catalyst for your greatest transformation? Today’s episode is all about accessing inner strength, gratitude, and possibility when life tries to knock you down. I’m joined by my good friend Matt Drinkhahn, author of and host of The Eternal Optimist Podcast. Matt is an executive coach to high-performing entrepreneurs, a devoted husband and...
info_outlineHave 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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