The Alchemy of Business Show

A podcast that mixes practical, actionable business solutions with soulful insights for anyone seeking deeper meaning in their lives and greater success in their work. Featuring purpose-driven leaders from all walks of life who tell their unique stories about their failures and triumphs, and everything in-between.

EP 41 - Coach Yourself with Antonia Bowring 12/14/2023

EP 40 - Embracing Play & Passion for a More Fulfilling Life with Will Sacks 05/18/2023

EP 40 - Embracing Play & Passion for a More Fulfilling Life with Will Sacks In this eye-opening episode, we talk with Will Sacks, Founder & CEO of his company, Fulcrum Venture Accelerator. He dives deep into the value of finding your spark and prioritizing activities that give you energy, rather than the ones that sap you of it. This realization led him to build companies and help startups raise more than $40 million in funding for projects in climate, human health, education, and culture. We follow his humble journey, from getting a life-changing experience in Burning Man to experiencing the pains of birthing his first company, all the way to helping multiple startups launch successfully and sustainably. He shares how he’s triumphed over life’s trials through his learned philosophy of “maintaining a state of playfulness”, and how you can apply it to your life and business. Guest Resources: The Fundraising Accelerator for Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs - The Anatomy of an Investor Meeting - Subscribe to the Podcast and watch/listen for full episodes: | | | | | Top Golden Insights Focus on activities that give you energy, rather than ones that saps you. Ask yourself, where in life do you find yourself in play? And how can you expand that area? Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, but ask yourself what makes you come alive? Because what the world needs is what makes people come alive Breaking through resistance is the price you pay, for the dream you say you want. Business is a Team Sport. Find what you’re good at, and find other people who are great at everything else. Build a team of all-stars who can execute together Show Time Stamps 3:36 - A life changing experience through Burning Man He discovered it through couch surfing (pre-cursor to airBnB) 9:30 - Charting Your Way to Empowered Family Planning: The Kindara Story By birthing the Kindara App, we helped others birth their babies 13:40 - Women have always been a big part of my life, and I grew with them. When I learned how the healthcare system treats women like 2nd class citizens, and learning how to live in tune with your bodies, he had a vision on how this could be a something. 18:00 - The Founder Institute Accelerator 20:32 - Take Past Experiences to Create Something Useful for Others 23:46 - Breaking through resistance is the price you pay, for the dream you say you want. 29: 56 What can Startups Expect at the Fulcrum Venture Accelerator Program 40:16 - The Important Element of Play in life and business There’s a playfulness to music, it’s free form Non-violent communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg, PdD. Don’t do anything that isn’t play 45:10 We’re launching our 7th cohort of companies by the end of June 2023 47:50 - Building a Winning Team: Treating Business like a Sport Ask yourself, what are the things that give me energy? Find what you’re good at; Find other people who are great at everything else. Build a team of all-stars who can execute together 51:16 Music & Business are like storytelling What makes a piece of music compelling and some not so Within a given genre, it’s the craft of the storytelling in the mix In the realm of startups, there’s a music that can be played by the founders to have their story be compelling 54:21 - Ask yourself, where in life do you find yourself in play? And how can you expand that area? Don’t ask yourself what the world needs, but ask yourself what makes you come alive? Because what the world needs is what makes people come alive Guest Bio: Founder, CEO of Fulcrum Venture Accelerator Will Sacks' life is about helping people thrive and bringing dreams to life to create a better world to live in. Currently, he embodies this purpose through his company, Fulcrum Ventures, and making music. He believes music is the universal language of healing and peace and has always felt a deep connection to sound as the language of emotion. In previous incarnations, Will was a tech entrepreneur, spending 15 years helping entrepreneurs fund impactful companies and creating his own. He also enjoys writing and is passionate about continuous self-development, new technology, and cultural evolution. In 2019, Will founded Fulcrum Venture Accelerator, a fundraising accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since then, he has worked with over 100 impact companies, many of whom have gone on to raise more than $40M in funding for projects in climate, environment, human health, education, and culture. He also enjoys Burning Man, quantified self, self-development, dancing, and things that put a dent in the universe and move the human race forward. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/26822403

EP 39 - The Upshift Movement with Dr. Ervin Laszlo 04/20/2023

EP 39 - The Upshift Movement with Dr. Ervin Laszlo Get ready to Upshift with host Steve Rodgers and visionary philosopher Dr. Ervin Laszlo on The Alchemy of Business Show! In this riveting podcast, they explore the power of elevating people to higher consciousness and how it can transform not only businesses but the world as a whole. Join Steve and Dr. Laszlo as they delve into the Upshift Movement and how it’s changing the game for entrepreneurs and business leaders alike. They also discuss the importance of being a part of something bigger than oneself and how incorporating higher ideals into business can lead to greater success and fulfillment. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this podcast is a must-listen. You’ll learn how to tap into the infinite potential of the human mind and how to create a business that reflects your values and vision for the future. Subscribe & Watch episodes for free! | | | | | Top golden insights Realize that there is nothing truly separate from the rest of the world. One business or person is not separate from others, we are part of a larger whole. We must make that our goal to contribute to the larger whole, we will do well for ourselves and others. Be of service to others, follow your north star, it’s in you. The idea of EVOLUTION, evolving to something higher. We are here to pursue the fullness of life. Timestamps 3:08 - Dr. Lazlo on how he started playing the piano 7:56 Evolving and getting a deeper sense of work by contributing to others. 14:00 - The Upshift Movement 18:32 - Resources about Upshift and Downshift 25:37 - Be part of something bigger than yourself 27:05 - 28:00 What people really yearn for in life. 28:05 - Ups and downs of life, all of that is necessary for our evolution. 30:10 - Businesses are not separate from others, it’s are part of a larger whole. 40:10 - 44:37 Be of service to others, follow your north star, it’s in You. Guest Resources Take part in the movement and contribute to a better world. -https://worldupshift.org/ Ask Ervin - Your chance to ask a modern-day genius the deeper questions about life, spirituality, consciousness, the nature of reality or anything that science and philosophy might address. - Books from Dr. Ervin Laszlo - Guest Bio Ervin Laszlo, twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, is editor of the international periodical World Futures: The Journal of General Evolution and Chancellor-Designate of the newly formed GlobalShift University. He is the founder and president of the international think tanks the Club of Budapest and the General Evolution Research Group and the author of 83 books translated into 21 languages. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/26584344

EP 38 - F*ck Average, Be Legendary with Fred Cary 03/30/2023

EP 38 - F*ck Average, Be Legendary with Fred Cary In this episode, we sit down with the legendary Fred Cary, the founder of the highly successful venture capital firm, IdeaPros. Fred is a true maverick in the world of entrepreneurship, having coined the phrase "F*ck Average, Be Legendary" to inspire entrepreneurs to push beyond their limits and reach for greatness. In our conversation, Fred shares his journey of deciding to work for himself instead of "working for the man," and how he used his passion for innovation and risk-taking to build his business empire. We also delve into the reasons why business ideas fail, and Fred shares his insights on what entrepreneurs can do to avoid common pitfalls. As a seasoned investor, Fred offers valuable advice on learning as you go along as an entrepreneur and how to get the attention of investors. Guest Resources: - We bring your raw idea to life and teach you how to be a killer entrepreneur. We research and analyze your idea's potential You learn to operate like a seasoned pro Together build a strategy that investors love from Fred - | | Subscribe: | | | | | Top Golden Insights Everybody wants extraordinary results, but we do average things. If you want to have an extraordinary life, you have to do extraordinary things Why do business fail? Number 1 basis for failure, is the founders have created something that nobody wants. When you check for competition, what problem are you solving? And how are people addressing that problem now? Looking for perfection is looking for death. One of the biggest destroyers of entrepreneurship, is the insatiable knowledge to get things perfect. Prove out your model as fast as you can. Incorporate your purpose into your work early When getting investors’ attention and money - Every single slide you present, has to have financial element to it. You can’t have it all in a year. Set long term goals, but be consistent in doing the short term tasks. Timestamps 2:28 - F*ck Average, Be Legendary! where did that come from? Everybody wants extraordinary results, but we do AVERAGE THINGS. 4: 55 - Deciding to work for myself instead of working for the man 6:50 - Entrepreneurship is really hard, but I’m all in all the time. 10:10 - Why Businesses Ideas Fail. If you look at the stats, a lot of businesses fail Number 1 basis for failure, is the founders have created something that nobody wants People don’t do their research 14:02 - Looking for Perfection is Looking for Death One of the biggest destroyers of entrepreneurship, is the insatiable knowledge to get things perfect I want to have 21 features in my new app, just like airbnb has. In reality, airbnb started with 2 air mattresses, in a 1 bedroom apartment, that they rented out on the weekends in San Fran during conventions If you have 1 thing, and you do it well, focus on that one thing and don’t think about the 21 other features What’s your core value proposition? If you can figure that out, it doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to be compelling 19:19 IdeaPros was created to level the playing field for entrepreneurs 25:58 Purpose Driven Business Leaders -Core values & North Star being unified with the Business The advantage that you’ll have, is when you can align what you’re doing as a business. 27:14 Incorporate your purpose into your work early 29:32 - How to Get Investors’ Attention And most of our slides talk about how great we are, our company, only 5% is the financia part It has to be the other way around Every single slide you present, has to have financial element to it 33:18 -IdeaPros- What you can easily get for free or cheap, won’t always get you to succeed 37:25 - Pitching anything & getting investors to buy into your idea You gotta catch people’s interest (they need to buy into the problem, & understand emotionally) Don’t lose sight of the most important part, the ASK. but don’t be NEEDY Cross examine your investors at the end 45:00 - IdeaPros Case study - The MOVE App 52:40 - You can’t have it all in a year. Make your long term goal, but do your short term tasks that you need, 1 step at a time, and celebrate those victories /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/26358384

EP 37 - Love, Being of Service, & Optimism at the Global Oneness Summit with Dr. Ervin Laszlo 03/09/2023

EP 37 - Love, Being of Service, & Optimism at the Global Oneness Summit with Dr. Ervin Laszlo Get ready to dive deep into the meaning of oneness with host Steve Rodgers and renowned philosopher and systems theorist Dr. Ervin Laszlo in this lively and thought-provoking podcast! Join them as they explore how the concept of oneness can transform our approach to business and society as a whole. Through their dynamic conversation at the Global Oneness Summit, Steve, Ken and Dr. Laszlo touch on a variety of topics, from the law of cause and effect to the power of love and being of service to others. Along the way, they share insights into how we can plan for a brighter future, both individually and collectively, and why it’s essential to stay optimistic in the face of challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, a curious philosopher, or simply someone interested in expanding your understanding of the world around you, this podcast is sure to offer plenty of food for thought. So tune in, sit back, and get ready to be inspired by the boundless possibilities of oneness! Top Golden Insights 1. The more service you give, the greater you receive 2. We are now at a turning point where we can move forward 3. Transformation is a difficult and painful process but necessary Time Stamps 6:46 - Dr. Laszlo on Oneness 12:42 - Business today can't just focus on the bottom line or solely on making profits 15:14 - The law of cause & effect 18:52 - Innoculation of Love & Oneness to prevent Illness in the world 20:48 - Being of Service 23:06 - Doing our part 24:57 - Being an Optimist Relevant Links Contribute your ideas for a better Future - Shift your Business into Growth Mode with Purposeful Leadership - Guest Bio Ervin Laszlo is a philosopher and systems scientist. The author, co-author & editor of 106 different books that have appeared in a total of 25 languages, he has written over 400 articles and research papers. The subject of the one-hour PBS special Life of a Modern-Day Genius, Laszlo is the founder and president of the international think tank The Club of Budapest and of the prestigious The Laszlo Institute of New Paradigm Research. The recipient of various honors and awards, including Honorary PhD.s from the United States, Canada, Finland, and Hungary, Laszlo received the Goi Award, the Japan Peace Prize in 2001, the Assisi Mandir of Peace Prize in 2006, and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 and 2005. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/26166252

EP 36 - Train Your Brain, Change Your Income with John Assaraf 12/01/2022

EP 36 - Train Your Brain, Change Your Income with John Assaraf In this stellar episode, John shares his journey from selling drugs to selling houses to finding purpose. As a young kid, he had a lot of drive to make money, but his efforts led him into shady dealings. This all changed when he met a mentor who provided valuable advice and asked him, “Are you interested? Or are you committed?” John then got serious about changing his life by adopting new skills, beliefs, and habits that served his goals. “The Brain Whisperer, " John Assaraf,” is one of the world’s leading, high-performance, successful coaches. He has written 4 books, including 2 New York Times bestsellers, and appeared in The Secret movie. Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset to achieve their goals and dreams faster and easier than ever before. John shares with us his passion for psychoneuroimmunology, the mind-body connection, and the ability to control the body with your mind through visualization, imagination, and affirmations. You won’t want to miss this episode where John goes deep on how unlocking the power of your mind can vastly increase your income and transform your life. TOP GOLDEN INSIGHTS Rule #1: First you make decisions, then you figure out how. Don’t allow your present status to control your thinking Are you interested, or committed? If you’re interested you’ll do what’s easy and convenient; you’ll allow your present circumstances and your old ways to control your thinking and hinder yourself. If you’re committed, you’ll upgrade your identity to match this DESTINY (SKILLS, BELIEFS, HABITS). Which are you? Learn what you need to do to market yourself. You need to constantly upgrade your skills. Show Timestamps 4:15 - John’s Background and early troublesome life 8 yrs old, his family Moved from Israel to Montreal Wanted to move away from wars in Israel His dad was a cab driver/gambler playing horses or cards Parents Always fought, no money He was delivering flyers as early as 8 yrs old John’s drive was he has to MAKE MONEY, due to FEAR 6:48 - On how john picked up good work ethic His parents went out of school at early gradeschool stage to work and help their parents My sister did babysitting My brother taught tennis when he was 15, working at the YMCA WORK WAS PART OF WHAT EVERYBODY DID and chipped IN 8:04 - from doing menial work as a kid, he started to do ILLEGAL work to earn more money Breaking entries, selling drugs & had low self esteem Didn’t do well in school and didn’t speak the language since they were from israel 9:26 - Describes his drive and how he got into bad/illegal work Principal’s office most of the time and detention Playing in the park, then it led to stealing things in the store, but watch out for each other ,we were the young derelicts/misfitts, skipping school. We were at the wrong place with the wrong people 12:35 - My brother knew that I was selling drugs and getting in trouble. John’s turning point and story of how he met his first impactful mentor My brother was teaching tennis, and he was instructing this entrepreneur named He was teaching this entrepreneur, ALAN BROWN, and he asked him for advice about his troublesome brother Alan said, have your brother come to Toronto Montreal - Toronto 6 hr train ride. John met Alan Brown for life (real estate successful man) WHAT ARE SOME ARE YOUR GOALS, and what else would you like to achieve in life? Can you answer this question? 1980 GOAL-SETTING GUIDE - At what age do you want to retire? - Upon retirement, how much net worth do you want to have? Where do you want to travel? 16:00 - 1 Question that changed John’s life is, “Are you Interested, or Are you Committed?” IF you’re interested you’ll do what’s easy and convenient; you’ll allow your present circumstances and your old ways control your thinking, and hinder yourself. If you’re committed, you’ll upgrade your identity to match this DESTINY (SKILLS, BELIEFS, HABITS) Which are you? 18:20 Lesson number 1: First you make decisions then you FIGURE OUT HOW I don’t have a job, I don’t have money, STOP, STOP! See how fast you allow your present status to control your thinking? Lesson number 1: First you make decisions then you FIGURE OUT HOW I want you to enroll in the real estate class But i’ve always been bad at school, failed math, english I’m telling you what you need to do to achieve these, but all you’re giving me are excuses Your desire for the vision and the goals has got to be BIGGER than the old stories of the past 22:28 - Journey from selling to owning a Real Estate Firm First 6 months i made $36,000. The next year, I made $150,000 Travelled around the world from 82-83 6.5 years after I started my journey, I brought the franchising rights for ReMax in the state of indiana Over the next 10 years I opened up 85 offices, 12,000 sales people, 4.5Bn a year in sales 24:11 - Foundation of innercising Meeting Vern Wong What do you think you would need to believe about yourself in order to achieve these goals? (NEW BELIEFS) I need to believe that i’m smart enough - i am more than smart enough to achieve these goals I believe I deserve to achieve In order to sell more, then you need to upgrade your skills Learn what you need to do to market yourself 31:33 Learn the fundamentals FIRST, and once you have those, you get better and better at it. discovered patterns that were yielding consistent results Personal development junkie for 32 years If you learn skills at a young age, you don’t forget it, you just become better at it, have more confiden ce doing it Once you learn the formulas, it’s a function of implementing the foundational formulas that work (i.e. the rubix cube) I wanted to learn so i can feel proud that i use my life in a way that is worthy of life itsel 34:17 - Retiring twice and becoming a personal development teacher 1996, I became bored after growing REMAX for 10 years 37:15 - how can i use my life in a way that I’M PROUD OF, and i could then make a contribution to others, so that I feel that the trade of life, is worth what i’m doing I love to share, to learn I receive in giving I look at things that give me purpose and meaning 39:55 - I started the interest in my brain during my early 20’s Got sick in with sever ulcers . Learned about psycho neuro immunology (mind-body connection) controlling the body with your mind How is it that i’m sick, dis-ease (state of disease) I wonder if I could create a similar process to my health same to when i became a real estate agent Created an affirmation - visualize my healthy colon, i started to eat right, exercise, lessened partying. Everyday i read this affirmation over nd over again. I would see my colon healing 5 weeks later, all symptoms were gone 44:10 - Innercising your brain to crush limiting beliefs and create new patterns that create success 49:30 - John on Spirituality If i play the game with kindness, contribution and I spark that in you, and you do the same (compassion, empathy), when you become a solution seeker and overcome your problems then i inspire you 47:03 - Brainathon free training event every saturday (change your brain, change your income) Helpful & Relevant Resources: Join John's FREE Training with the weekly BRAINATHON: Earn More. Live More. Be More. Give More - 7 Brain Experts Reveal The Most Powerful New Techniques To Let Go Of Limiting Beliefs, Fears, or Self-Esteem Issues That Are Holding You Back From Achieving Your Financial Goals and Dream Life Website - https://www.johnassaraf.com/ Watch whole episodes for FREE & gain practical and actionable business advice by subscribing to the show: Guest Bio John Assaraf, “The Brain Whisperer”, is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has appeared on Larry King live, Anderson Cooper and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. As CEO and co-founder, he grew Re/Max of Indiana from a startup to 85 offices and 1200 sales associates who sold over $4 Billion a year. John was also one of the founders of Bamboo/IPIX that went public on NASDAQ with a market cap of $2.5 Billion. John has written 4 books including 2 New York Times best sellers that have been translated to 35 languages. He is the creator of the “Innercise” movement and has been featured in 11 movies, including the blockbuster hit “The Secret” and “Quest For Success” with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset, so they achieve their goals and dreams faster and easier than ever before. He lives in San Diego with his wife and 2 sons. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/25131360

EP 35 - Minding Your Mind with Actor & Writer Pietie Beyers 11/10/2022

EP 35 - Minding Your Mind with Actor & Writer Pietie Beyers There is no health without mental health, and in this episode, our host Steve takes the time to recognize the importance of well-being for both our work and personal lives. South African Actor and Writer, Pietie Beyers joins us for the 2nd time to share his experience struggling and learning how to live with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). He emphasizes the importance of minding your everyday thoughts and looking after yourself in order to use your abilities and gifts wisely and to be able to deal with the everyday stresses of our life. Rather than seeing one’s vulnerability as a weakness, Pietie and Steve discuss the importance of taking the first step and realizing that honesty with oneself and with your loved ones can be the best gift to you and the people around you. Through conscious efforts to protect his well-being, Pietie was able to turn his “mess” into a positive message through the NETFLIX film Skemerson, which positively impacted different people around the world by giving awareness to our mental health as human beings. TOP GOLDEN INSIGHTS Feeling like a freak doesn’t mean you are a freak, it means you’re a human being It takes quite a lot of courage to be honest about difficult things, Putting 1 foot in-front of the other and taking the first step to being honest with yourself and to others can lead to help Similar to our work or business endeavors, when we want to accomplish something we’re unsure of, talking and asking for advice from the right people/mentors will get you closer to achieving it. Don’t be afraid, be curious, the only way to find out more is to try out things and converse with people! EPISODE TIME STAMPS 4:52 - Pietie on the film SKEMERSON, and how his openness to others sparked the idea for it. 8:13 - The process on how the film was made and the positive impact it had on people who watched it. 10:26 - Steve on how to blend both the ego & the spirit to GET stuff/SHIT DONE. 16:41 - Learning to live with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and learning how to break the loop 19:41 - Steve shares his experiences with mental health challenges 21:41 - On Mental Health Stigmas Masculine ideas, “JUST HARDEN UP” The irony in that is that “IT TAKES QUITE A LOT OF COURAGE TO BE HONEST ABOUT DIFFICULT THINGS” Sincerity and communication has been a CRUCIAL STEP TOWARDS HEALING 29:52 - On the Importance of taking the First Step towards getting help I want to encourage people that they can speak to professionals Putting 1 foot infront of the other, can lead to help Fixing your bed Going for a run Getting out of the house, speaking to someone MAKING THAT PHONE CALL 33:53 - Signs to look out for that could affect mental health negatively long term Unusually sad mood Feeling unworthy Tired Loss of appetite Changing in eating patterns 35:05 - Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace Create awareness Assessments Make way or a safe space to encourage people to talk and share Are you happy/joyul? Is there anything that’s weighing you down? Listen and Respond Choose the place Earn your employees’ trust Encourage taking help 37:08 - Feeling like a freak doesn’t mean you are a freak, it means you’re a human being 41:25 - Process of getting the movie/project into production Start speaking to people, google and look for ways to get funding Reach out to friends within your industry such as producers, and ask for advice Getting sponsors who are like-minded to help with funding 56:35 - Pietie on what spirituality is Tapping into peace when he lets noise go I’d rather be sitting in the mountains thinking about God rather than sitting in church thinking about the mountains. Helpful Resources for Mental Health & Self Care: Crisis Services - If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. How Managers Can Support Mental Health in the Workplace - Practicing Self Care - Signs & Symptoms of depression - Watch full episodes for FREE and gain more practicable and actionable advice with soulful insights by subscribing to Steve Rodgers Business Alchemy Channel: /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/24933567

EP 34 - Show Business & Living With OCD with Actor and Writer Pietie Beyers 10/27/2022

EP 34 - Show Business & Living With OCD with Actor and Writer Pietie Beyers We all know the phrase "show business," but we often forget the "business" part of the phrase and all that makes up the entertainment industry. Pietie Beyers is an up-and-coming South African actor, filmmaker, and podcast host, and in this episode of The Alchemy of Business Show, he and Steve get into the business side of show business and what Beyers has learned about making a living by merging artistry with the world of business. Pietie is also open about his struggles with depression and OCD, a personal battle that he has bravely channeled into the movie Skemerson (Sun Cry Moon) which can be watched on Netflix. The movie tells the story of a young man battling mental illness who decides to take his own life - and what happens after that decision. Pietie’s story and outlook on the world is a powerful message for those struggling that it is OK for us to not always be OK and of how we can find always find the light in any amount of darkness. Top Golden Insights Shared: 1. It’s okay to be not okay 2. It takes a lot of courage and strength to be vulnerable 3. Turn your mess into your MESSAGE to help others Episode Time Stamps 6:00 - How Pietie got into acting Mom was into acting They used to have actors at their house He got used to that creative space Truman show as an influence 10:20 - It’s called Show Business for a Reason, business from the eyes of an actor Started as a hopeless romantic artist, but I need to pay for things It’s not just romanticism, It’s a healthy realization Friends who have in finance/law, etc. Learn everywhere i go 13:04 - highs and lows of being an actor, and living with OCD 18:04 - first signs of his OCD 23:32 - Skemerson (Sun Cry Moon) Trailer clip 26:03 - His film inspired on true events, on a man being in a dark place and decides to take his own life 30:01 - How the film Skemerson started by Pietie posting on social media I wear my heart on my sleeve People reacted positively on him opening up and being vulnerable He saw an appetite for things we often hide due to stigmas It took a lot of courage to be vulnerable 36:10 - Process and how fast the film was made History of the location/bridge Duality of the bridge, there are people who look for thrills when they bungee jump, at the same time, some people used it to take their lives. Imagery used 41:08 - On Elize Cawood’s passing after her last film, Skemerson 43:05 - Anneke Weidemann’s role in the film and how she ended up being Pietie’s Fiance 46:50 - Manifestations of Pietie’s OCD, and feeling guilty all the time. How it’s portrayed in movies / pop culture 51:43 - Turn your mess into your message to help others Guest Links Watch the Film, SKEMERSON here on NETFLIX https://www.netflix.com/title/81617676 LinkedIn: Facebook: Instagram: @ Youtube: Email: IMBD: Want more practical business & life advice? Watch full episodes for FREE by subscribing to Steve Rodgers Business Alchemy Channel Do you have deeper pain points in your business that you want to resolve? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” GUEST BIO Pietie Beyers is a South African actor and filmmaker. He has been seen in many local TV shows and soapies and has made his debut playing the role of Dr. Deon Visser in the kykNET soapie Binnelanders. In 2016, he made his film acting debut in Stiaan Smith’s romantic comedy film, Sy Klink Soos Lente. This film (She Sounds Like Spring) is about Ben, a mechanic working in a car dealership in Johannesburg, and Linda, a beautiful and brainy redhead. Inspired by his own struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Pietie Beyers wrote and starred in the Afrikaans feature film Skemerson (Sun Cry Moon) in 2019. In it, a young man battling mental illness decides to take his own life. He continues to climb the ranks in the South African entertainment industry and hosts a podcast called SO LOOP HY MAAR. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/24810129

EP 33 - Rewiring your Mind to Achieve Ultimate Growth and Solid Resiliency with Dr. Srikumar Rao 10/13/2022

EP 33 - Rewiring your Mind to Achieve Ultimate Growth and Solid Resiliency with Dr. Srikumar Rao What does it mean to be joyful? In our life, we find ourselves constantly traversing from elation to despair. On this winding road, we often strive to achieve our goals in order to attain a sense of contentment, only to find that after accomplishing this, the moment becomes fleeting. But what if there's another way to live your life? A way where whatever adversity or stress comes your way, you still have the strength to keep going while appreciating both the ups and downs. We've been taught that we can attain happiness through acquiring riches, reaching our goals, and reducing any stress that comes our way. This approach may seem sensible initially, but it will leave you drained and always in a rut. In this episode, "The Happiness Guru," Dr. Srikumar Rao explains that you don't necessarily have to work harder - you have to think differently. He enlightens us on having a different approach and perspective to live a happier, more joyful, and stress-free life. Once you discover and apply this way of living, you can appreciate whatever the universe throws at you. Top 3 Golden Insights of the episode - 1. Invest in the process, not the outcome, it’s a no lose proposition. 2. There is no destination. The journey is all there is, and it can be very very joyful. 3. The only thing you have is the illusion of control Episode time stamps: 3:58 Dr. Rao’s on becoming the Happiness Guru 5:48 - Happiness v.s. Joy 8:33 - How he got into his profession 11:45 - Family and country background 13:30 On Ramdas; All of life is a LESSON to be learned 17:16 There’s only 1 REASON why you have stress in your life. 20:12 - All of our problems are because of our endless resistance to what is 25:29 - The most important question you’ll ask yourself is, is the universe friendly? 29: 56 - You don’t have control, the only thing you have is the illusion of control 34:28 - Set a goal to give you direction, not to obsess on the outcome. Invest in the process, not the outcome, it’s a no lose proposition 37: 44 - The flashlight of awareness and why some people are miserable all the time 41:24 - Dr. Rao teaches how you get unstuck Relevant Resources & Links 1. Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots: The Movers and Shakers' Guide to Unstoppable Success - 2. Happiness at Work - 3. Website: 4. LinkedIn: 5. Twitter: 6. Amazon Books: 7. Speaking Page: Want more practical business & life advice? Watch full episodes for FREE by subscribing to Steve Rodgers Business Alchemy Channel Do you have deeper pain points in your business that you want to resolve? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” Guest Bio Known as “the Happiness Guru” Dr. Srikumar Rao is an expert in personal development and the creator and teacher of the acclaimed MBA course “Creativity and Personal Mastery,” which was associated with Columbia University until 2005. The former executive for Warner Communications and McGraw Hill infuses his experience in the corporate world with respected spiritual philosophies to effect personal transformation in business students and senior management internationally. Dr. Rao has authored two books, Are You Ready to Succeed? and Happiness at Work, as well as the audio course The Personal Mastery Program, all of which are bestsellers and have been translated into a number of languages. He has received wide media coverage and acclaim, including features in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The London Times, The Independent, Time, Financial Times, Fortune, Business Week, The Guardian, and Forbes; he has also been a speaker for TED, Leading@Google, and Thinkers 50 interview. Dr. Rao has been a contributing editor for Forbes and a featured author for many other publications. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/24668319

EP 32 - Building a Livable Future Through Clean Energy with Jim Bunch 09/29/2022

EP 32 - Building a Livable Future Through Clean Energy with Jim Bunch Humanity is now shifting from burning the burning of fossil fuels to a newer paradigm of energy that harnesses the natural power of the sun, the winds, and the waters. But are we changing our destructive ways quickly enough? Jim Bunch, the founder of POWUR, is passionate about shifting the power back to the people and helping humanity avoid the 6th Mass Extinction. In this compelling and informative episode of The Alchemy of Business Show, Jim tells the story of how his passion project, POWUR came to be and how it is the world’s first clean tech platform allows people to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. POWUR allows anybody to license the software and start their own solar business from the palm of their hand for less than $100. When it comes to the Earth, we already know the solutions; all we need to do is implement them. And in this show, Jim gives excellent advice on taking action on your vision. Jim also has insights on how to approach the idea of failure and how important it is to experience what you came into this life to experience and accomplish what your deepest purpose is to do. In the last 200 years, humanity has done incredible things through technology. Jim now asks: what can we do in the next 7-10 years to move into a much more sustainable place - not just for ourselves, but for our grandchildren? By following the vision of people like Jim, we will unlock more abundance and can create heaven on earth if we design it correctly, work together, and take action. Top 3 Golden Insights shared: 1) Do something that’s worth trading your life for rather than just “spending your time” - you should be INVESTING your time. And where you invest your time should be aligned with WHAT YOU VALUE MOST 2) The Importance of Executing on a Vision “It's one thing to have a vision, it's another thing to execute on it.” We often know what we NEED to do and HOW to do it – but it is that important step of actually TAKING ACTION on what we know to be true. 3) Accomplishing What You Are Here To Do and Try while You Still Can “If I came here and I didn’t accomplish what I wanted to and I didn't experience what I wanted to, to me that is the only failure.” GUEST BIO Jim Bunch is known as an “Impact Investor & Advisor” who is on a mission “to lead a global initiative to change the world.” His 2 passions are Technology and Transformation, so whether it’s investing and advising Impact companies or launching a new business venture or helping CEOs upgrade their life and businesses, there’s a common thread you’ll find in whatever Jim Bunch does – and that’s inspiring and bringing out the best in people. As a founder of multiple impact companies over the last 30 years, he has first hand experience of what it takes to start, capitalize, scale and exit impact companies. Throughout Jim’s career, he has been passionate about creating fun, effective, and powerful experiences that help people and businesses initiate positive and sustainable change Practical Resources Insightful resources on Climate Solutions - Book recommendation - Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming Jim’s Website: Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: POWUR: Watch & Listen to Full Episodes for FREE and Subscribe to the SHOW! Looking for a productive, profitable, and purposeful life? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/24508176

EP 31 - LeadHERship & Female Empowerment in the Modern Workplace with Linda Fisk 09/15/2022

EP 31 - LeadHERship & Female Empowerment in the Modern Workplace with Linda Fisk The topic of diversity and equality in the workplace today is highly relevant and very timely. Even though women make up about half the population, they are severely underrepresented in management, leadership, and entrepreneurial positions in the modern workforce. This is so, even though women have so much value that they can bring to the table, whether it be their well-developed interpersonal skills, greater aptitude for empathy, or greater awareness of the needs of women and families. Linda Fisk is at the front lines of advocating for more female presence in the business domain and is an ardent supporter of the brave women thriving in a traditionally male-dominated space. Linda is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves - in both work and life. In this empowering episode of The Alchemy of Business, she powerfully makes a case for why businesses today absolutely NEED more female leaders and provides much inspiration and suggestions for how women can improve themselves and their business careers. Top Valuable insights shared: 1. If you look around you, the people closest to you are a REFLECTION of who you are. Take an assessment of the people who are in your most INNER CIRCLE Do they reflect the best and HIGHEST version of you? 2. You have the opportunity to create whatever ending you want . IT STARTS BY UNDERSTANDING YOUR VALUE/SELF WORTH 3. Everybody needs someone to look up to. Connect with people or friends that inspire you and face the same obstacles you faced. Show notes & Time Stamps 3:32 - Linda’s background and the power of partnership and community 5:53 - On having a mentor and coach to help instill confidence in you 9:56 - Understanding your value and purpose early in life 15:40 - Social and Cultural obstacles that women face in the workplace 19:42 - Statistics on Women in the workplace 21:14 - Networking obstacles for women 27:35- Boardroom stats on women & why gender diversity matters 29:44 - Passing of bill SB 826 for Gender Diversity in California 33:10 - Impact of having a gender diverse board 39:52 - Linda on co-authoring the book ‘Significant Women’ and Ennobling Business Success and stories of women overcoming their struggles 45:10 - The importance of your inner circle of friends and how this can make or break you 49:23 - Linda on spirituality GUEST BIO Linda Fisk is a multi-award-winning leader, keynote speaker, author and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. Prior to her role in LeadHERship Global, Linda was the CEO of Collective 54, and the global head of brand marketing, public relations and communications at Susan G. Komen as well as YPO, where she developed her passion for bringing inspiring leaders together to create opportunity, discover possibility and solve problems. Linda has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology and has written extensively on the subjects of social comparison, depression and anxiety, subjective well-being and personality theory, with a focus on relating scientific research to commonly understood concepts. Currently, Linda is interested in the psychology of influence, persuasion and negotiation. Relevant Links: The most impactful community of extraordinary women in the world, connecting in a confidential, supportive and private community. https://leadhershipglobal.com/ Significant Women (Leaders Reveal What Matters Most) - Stats on Women in the Working World: Gain more insights and practical advice from Established Industry leaders by Subscribing to The Alchemy of Business Show: Apple Podcasts Watch & listen to full episodes for FREE! Youtube /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/24375513

EP 30 - Keeping the Human Connection & Efficiency of your Business in a Virtual Working World 09/01/2022

EP 30 - Keeping the Human Connection & Efficiency of your Business in a Virtual Working World Are you a small business owner who utilizes online freelancers or is considering doing so? In this episode, we dive into the dos and don'ts, and best practices of hiring online professionals to help grow your business. Starting at a young age, Jaime Nacach equipped himself with digital skills by learning Web & Graphic Design, and through this, he has helped many small businesses. After numerous clients, he observed their need to lower their costs, so he set forth to start his own agency Bloominari which hires freelancers from abroad. However, having a negative experience with a few online freelancers, Jaime was driven to build a better solution for business owners. At the time, there was no agency catering to providing work within Latin America. This prompted Jaime to create Virtual Latinos, a company that connects small business owners with trusted & vetted virtual assistants within Latin America. His company has experienced great success, going from a team of 1-2 people to where he is now with nearly 100 employees, including virtual and local staff. Jaime is changing the culture from “virtual assistants” to “virtual professionals” by providing highly-skilled professionals in Latin America the opportunity to connect with businesses worldwide. He is showing that VAs need not just be stuck doing administrative tasks; instead, they can be professionals who can be key members of your growing team by offering Digital Marketing, Graphic design, Copywriting and so much more by working remotely. In this episode, Jaime and Steve cover many topics of interest to the online business owner and online freelancer. From the importance of adapting in the ever-changing digital world to becoming more efficient through automation while keeping the best mix of automation and the human element. They also go into the all-important element of trust in the online space and how you can make sure people know that they can trust you from every aspect of your online presence and marketing materials. This episode gives you the essentials about hiring virtual employees and keeping them happy while growing and scaling as a business. It offers insight into how anyone can start a business, and its endless potential, even without any up-front capital, due to the accessibility of modern technology and the internet. Relevant Links Spend your valuable time growing your business, and let virtual professionals take care of the rest! - Gain more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders & watch full episodes by subscribing to The Alchemy of Business Show Youtube Channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” GUEST BIO: Jaime Nacach is an energetic leader, entrepreneur, marketer and self-taught techie. By integrating creativity, business strategy and technology, he has assisted 150+ companies to grow online and operate 20-30% more efficiently. He founded and built a digital marketing agency, Bloominari, and a virtual assistant hiring portal called Virtual Latinos with his branding, sales, marketing, and automation expertise. Jaime loves to help people to grow their companies and turn them into truly agile businesses that can be future-proof – to help them stay or become truly competitive in their industry niche. Reach out to Jaime: https://jaimenacach.com/ /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/24227358

EP 29 - How JA Worldwide Fosters The Business Leaders of Tomorrow with Asheesh Advani & Erin Sawyer 08/18/2022

EP 29 - How JA Worldwide Fosters The Business Leaders of Tomorrow with Asheesh Advani & Erin Sawyer Junior Achievement is a worldwide organization that works to bridge that massive gap between education, or what young people learn in school, and the real-world business experience and knowledge needed to succeed. JA helps kids from 50 countries worldwide learn by doing, meet and interact with business leaders, network, participate in entrepreneurship competitions, and change their trajectory in life. Asheesh Advani, the President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, and Erin Sawyer, Vice President of People and Events, join Steve Rodgers in this uplifting episode of The Alchemy of Business Show and share how JA reaches out to kids around the world and aids them in changing their lives through removing obstacles to their success. Asheesh and Erin share with Steve how positive encouragement is life-changing for youth who receive real validation that pursuing a career in business or finance is possible. Junior Achievement allows a young person to change or evolve their mindset from “I can’t” to “I can.” Listen or watch this episode, be inspired by the work that JA does, and learn how you can get involved to help educate and arm the leaders of tomorrow. TIMESTAMPS: 7:55 - Asheesh starting company in his 20’s 12:32 - Erin’s story of travelling and being a global citizen and then going to JA 14:58 - Asheesh’s experiences as a teen in JA 16:37- What JA does as an organization; Allowing young people to evolve their mindset from “I can’t” to “I can”. 20:09 - How can other people contribute back and give to JA in ways to get involved 21:44 - how steve got involved with JA 23:25 - ways to get involved and volunteering your time and/or money 29:12 - Curriculum or program sample (Global Youth Forum) 30:42 - Young girl who got a job in KPMG thanks to Positive Encouragement; When you see a young person, give them positive encouragement. 32:55 - How do we address the tremendous GAP between the youth’s experience in schools and the Work they’re walking into by building the trajectory while they’re still young 36:02 - Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for JA 38:55 - Companies that partner and give to the JA organization 41:10 - Don’t wait till your company grows before you donate, you can donate and help now 45: 18 - Find ways to elevate the voices of young people to see the mindshift 50:34 - Erin and Asheesh on their definitions of spirituality Relevant Links: Looking to effect positive changes for today's Youth? Learn how you or your organization can equip children for their future work and change their trajectory for growth by partnering with JA Worlwide. Gain more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders & watch full episodes by subscribing to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” GUEST BIOS: Asheesh Advani Asheesh is the President and CEO of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, one of the largest NGOs in the world dedicated to educating young people about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness. With offices in over 100 countries, the JA network serves more than 10 million young people annually with programs designed to prepare youth for the future of work. Asheesh is an accomplished technology entrepreneur, having served as CEO of Covestor (acquired by Interactive Brokers) and CircleLending (acquired by Virgin Group). He began his career as a consultant at the Monitor Group followed by the World Bank. He is a graduate of the Wharton School and Oxford University, where he was a Commonwealth Scholar. Erin Sawyer Erin has 15 years of experience helping JA Worldwide prepare youth people for employment and entrepreneurship.* In her current role as Vice President, People and Events, Erin helps JA alumni reengage with the organization, tell their stories, and continue lifelong learning; oversees all global events; and is responsible for assessing, mentoring, and supporting team members to drive growth in the organization. Erin was responsible for JA’s wildly successful Global Alumni Conference and JA Global Youth Forum,* two events first introduced during JA’s Centennial celebration. She is also the force behind the JA Global Leadership Conference, which brings together JA’s senior leaders from around the world for professional development and growth. In addition to a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in international studies from the University of Washington, Erin’s postgraduate work includes certificates from Penn State University and the Center for Creative Leadership. Erin lives and works in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, with her husband, two children, and black Labrador. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/24096279

EP 28 - From Startup to Scale Up, Pitching to Investors & Keeping the Human Connection with guests David & Avi Tal 08/04/2022

EP 28 - From Startup to Scale Up, Pitching to Investors & Keeping the Human Connection with guests David & Avi Tal Many of us have siblings, and we may not get along with them very well or see eye-to-eye on things. The Tal Brothers are siblings who have leveraged their close familial relationship to aid them in creating a very innovative and successful business. Having different yet complementary skill sets, David and Avi prove that together they are far more than the sum of their parts. They are the founders of Agentology, now called Verse, a company that helps real estate and other industries create the most effective and authentic connections with their prospects. In this episode, they sit down with host Steve Rodgers and take us through their personal journeys that converged in the creation of Verse. They discuss essential business skills such as raising capital, how to pitch a business to investors, and how to scale a company sustainably. They also share tips on staying true to your vision, balancing work and life, and give some insight on how they steered their company through the storms of the COVID era. TIMESTAMPS: 4:10 - On being brothers & starting a company together 7:00 - The beginning of Agentfinder.com 8:12 - Fortune is in the follow up 8:36 - Creating a better lead gen source where leads are already qualified 11:30 - How do brothers work together synergistically? Complementary skill sets 22:14 - Building a new plane while flying the current one 23:20 - Making yourself your first customer and ideal client 25:40 - Raising money for your fledgling business 31:07 - Advice on pitching a business & meeting investors 33:46 - Entrepreneurship isn’t for everybody 44:55 - Birth of Verse.io & helping businesses have conversations with their prospects 46:00 Evolving, raising the game, evolving to VERSE and growth 49:03 Spending money wisely when you’re growing 53:55 - Avi on Spirituality 56:00 - David on Spirituality Guest Bios: David Tal Born and raised in San Diego, and a VC-backed entrepreneur for 10+ years, David has always been passionate about “putting San Diego on the map” as a center of tech, innovation and disruption. This passion has driven him and Verse to become one of San Diego’s fastest-growing companies. After graduating with a degree in Economics from UCLA in 2003, David experienced firsthand how quickly the world had moved online and how consumer journeys increasingly began and lived online. He also saw how businesses were trying to engage and communicate with this new growing stream of online leads and prospects. So, David set out to help companies in real estate and other industries create the most effective and authentic connections with their prospects. And this goal has been successfully achieved by effectively merging the best abilities of AI (speed and productivity) and people (smarts and empathy). David has a beautiful, successful wife and three children. Avi Tal Prior to launching Verse, Avi founded a WiFi media network in Latin America. He partnered with hotel chains to inject hyperlocal content catered to business travelers on hotel WiFi authentication pages. The product was quickly adopted and scaled to over 150,000 hotel rooms across Mexico. The business eventually merged with a venture capital-backed company. This was Avi’s first foray into the exciting world of Silicon Valley, where he learned about developing technologies, building teams, and raising venture capital. Seeing his brother David doing really well as a real estate broker, Avi became fascinated with the idea of how technology could help improve the lives of real estate professionals. So, the brothers launched their first business together in 2011, MyAgentFinder.com, which was eventually acquired. After witnessing firsthand how merging the best abilities of AI and people helped businesses create the most timely, effective, and authentic connections with their prospects, David and Avi went on to launch Verse in 2013. Avi lives in Mission Beach, where you can catch him riding some waves during his lunch break on a sunny day. Relevant Links: Engage and qualify new prospects, book appointments for your team, and automate outreach with existing customers at the moments that matter most. Gain more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders & watch full episodes by subscribing to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23938989

EP 27 - Healing our Traumas & Transforming Our Systems with Linda Conyard 07/28/2022

EP 27 - Healing our Traumas & Transforming Our Systems with Linda Conyard Trauma is something that every one of us experiences to some degree in our lives. Unfortunately, in our modern world, very few people are supported and have the resources available to help them process it healthily and heal their trauma to live their best life. Linda Conyard specializes in helping people with trauma, whether individual, ancestral, or societal. She joins Steve Rodgers in this illuminating episode of The Alchemy of Business show to share the wisdom gained from a lifetime of exploring psychology to help others. Steve and Linda also talk about how our social systems often don’t serve their intended purpose and the importance of skillful leadership that can utilize systemic intelligence for holistic functioning. As we understand ourselves, heal our past traumas, and work to build systems and structures that nurture human flourishing, we hold the ability to transform ourselves individually and collectively. TIMESTAMPS: 12:10 Trauma and its impact 14:25 The Still Face Experiment and what it tells us about parenting 17:28 Patterns and tools to help you through trauma 18:49 Transgenerational trauma 24:16 Our systems don’t serve human beings 26:30 We need to start asking different questions to get different answers and insights 29:00 Historical cultural and race divides in Australia 33:45 A workplace or business needs to be looked at as a system 47:42 How to help people become aware and define when they’re being truthful with themselves and others 48:45 The mind is a very good servant but a very poor master 51:13 Filling the hole in the soul 54:30 Systemic intelligence GUEST BIO: Linda Conyard is Australia’s leading pioneer advocating for socio-political trauma-sensitive change and informed responsiveness to UNnecessary trauma in the Health, Education, Justice and Government sectors. She recognizes the transgenerational effect collective trauma has on our current society and is at the leading edge of healing and transformation. Linda has consciously created programs with the intention of getting to the core of the issue, which means that her view not only looks at the current presentation of the challenge, it also takes into consideration the collective generational issues that remain unresolved and are currently impacting every aspect of our society. Relevant Links: Learn about Leadership Enhancement, Personal Empowerment & Collective Healing with Linda at: Gain more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders & watch full episodes by subscribing to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23869914

EP 26 - Moving into Billionaire Club from Modest Beginnings with Brian Sidorsky 07/21/2022

EP 26 - Moving into Billionaire Club from Modest Beginnings with Brian Sidorsky Life does not throw the same curveballs at everyone; we all have different challenges and ways to deal with them. As we overcome challenges, we add knowledge and experiences to shape and focus our life path. Brian Sidorsky began building and leading businesses at a young age and has learned much about navigating challenges on the path of entrepreneurship and building wealth. The Founder and CEO of Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd., Brian Sidorsky joins our host Steve Rodgers in another purpose-filled episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. As entrepreneurs, Brian and Steve share their wisdom for building your own business from scratch and what it takes to make it thrive and eventually be successful. Tune in to this week’s episode and learn how to have a great mindset that allows you to have passion, drive, focus, and support, which enables you to do anything. TIMESTAMPS: [9:56] Your Past Does Not Define You [16:25] Knowing When to Scale Your Business [26:27] Anything that can be tracked and measured can be improved [42:19] Books impact us in so many ways [50:26] Leaving a Great Legacy for the Younger Generations [54:17] The Guidance We Get From a Higher Power GUEST BIO: Brian J. Sidorsky, a native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, began his business career as a JA (Junior Achievement) member and received his first lessons in business principles and success during his teenage years. Brian’s business career started in the furniture business, with the opening of his first small store in Calgary at age 20. He went on to develop the largest retail furniture and appliance store in the City of Calgary which he sold to The Brick, a large national furniture chain in Canada in 1980. Brian then established a real estate company (Lansdowne Equity Ventures Ltd.) embarking on a highly successful venture owning and managing residential manufactured home communities. This new endeavor expanded his business enterprise to owning and managing shopping centers in addition to developing residential subdivisions, and commercial developments, and acquiring a sizeable land development portfolio. Relevant Links: Connect with Brian on Linkedin - Gain more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders & watch full episodes by subscribing to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23778425

EP 25 - Getting Extraordinary Results as an Ordinary Person with Chris Heller 07/14/2022

EP 25 - Getting Extraordinary Results as an Ordinary Person with Chris Heller There is no recipe to becoming a great CEO. A CEO or business owner becomes great when they overcome their challenges and use them to achieve new heights. It is easy for a business leader to feel as though they are the only ones going through the troubles they are facing and question whether or not they are doing all the right things for their company and employees. However, a good leader can lead their company in the right direction through thick or thin and still have profitable returns. Chris Heller, Chief Real Estate Officer of OJO Labs and CEO of Mellohome, shares his journey to becoming a well-rounded leader who leads from the ground up in this episode of The Alchemy of Business with Steve Rodgers. Being leaders in their own niches, they have had their own share of ups and downs in ensuring their respective companies thrive. Being a CEO is a great job - if you're ready for it. Tune in to this week’s episode and learn why a CEO can be compared to the ship's captain - you will have to make some of the most challenging decisions in your life, but it is all worth it. TIMESTAMPS: 8:05 Adaptable skills allow flexibility at work 12:52 Why People Fear Rejection 19:35 Always be open to learning 35:03 Getting extraordinary results as an ordinary person 48:42 Technology is not scary 54:54 How we impact the lives of others is our legacy GUEST BIO: As Chief Real Estate Officer of OJO Labs, Chris is shaping partner strategies, creating a cohesive structure between real estate professionals and OJO, and accelerating adoption in the industry. Chris Heller brings deep industry and leadership expertise, having held influential positions for more than 3 decades. Formerly the CEO of Keller Williams, Chris Heller earned his real estate license when he was 20 years old and built one of the most successful real estate teams in the United States. Heller joined mellohome as Chief Executive Officer in February 2018. Under Heller’s leadership, mellohome has flourished, quickly {doubling} its forecasted growth and driving significant change within the experiential and product landscape for the homeownership industry at large. Relevant Links: Gain more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders & watch full episodes by subscribing to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23721374

EP 24 - A Mom's Journey Raising 6 Kids while Becoming a Global Publisher & Author through the Power of Stories with Karen Weaver 07/07/2022

EP 24 - A Mom's Journey Raising 6 Kids while Becoming a Global Publisher & Author through the Power of Stories with Karen Weaver Being a parent is not easy, and having a successful professional career while excelling in your duties as a parent is possible. Balancing both effectively requires meticulous planning, a healthy mindset, and learning how to make sacrifices. With the right balance and mindset, achieving your career aspirations while being a good parent isn’t only achievable, but the two commitments can complement each other. In this episode of The Alchemy of Business, author and publisher Karen Weaver and host Steve Rodgers discuss the precise art of balancing parenthood and career. Being a hands-on mom of 6, Karen shares how she gives her children the best lives possible through love and support while pursuing a career in publishing and writing. Truly, our children inspire us to be better and dream bigger. If you want tips and tricks from Steve and Karen, tune in to this week’s episode, and you’ll never look at parenthood and your dreams the same way. TIMESTAMPS: [3:54] Being a mother is a very challenging role [9:28] Choose to be happy [19:04] The power contained in stories [30:43] It’s all about the journey [34:22] Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve [49:41] Everyone can harness the power of light GUEST BIO: Karen Weaver began her writing journey at adoptamum.com in 2010. Filled to the brim with creativity after having her 4th child, she began writing short pieces of interest. This soon grew into featured articles, and then her first novel, “The Visitor,” was born through the belief and support she received from adoptamum.com. She went on to write The Wish Giver in 2012 while also writing articles and founding Serenity Press. Karen knows that it is because she was given the opportunity to discover her natural writing ability through the freedom of exploration that she has successfully incorporated writing into her life. Now a mother of six, she is currently writing her 4th novel in the series 'The Shadow Keeper'. Reach out to Karen: Karen’s website: Facebook: Gain more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders & watch full episodes by subscribing to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23647790

EP 23 - Finding Truth & Faith within the Darkness with Joshua T. Berglan 06/30/2022

EP 23 - Finding Truth & Faith within the Darkness with Joshua T. Berglan Making the right decisions is not easy, and we all make mistakes in our lives. Why? Because we're human. And the beauty of life is that we get second chances. Second chances come in an infinite variety of forms, but all share the same underlying quality: helping someone up who has previously fallen. Joshua T. Berglan, A.K.A. “The World’s Mayor” and author of The Devil Inside Me, shares his experiences of pleasure, pain, and faith in this episode of The Alchemy of Business Show with Steve Rodgers. Both Joshua and Steve went through their own version of the “shadow world” and lived to tell the tale. In this episode, they discuss their experiences and give insight on discovering their higher purpose and what they do to make the world a better place. We all face our own challenges and inner demons, and the things Joshua and Steve shared in this episode can help you through your dark times and give you hope for a brighter future and an inspired life. TIMESTAMPS: [4:07] Leaders inspire people to be better [11:09] Lying is poisonous [30:45] Respect: everyone deserves it [43:57] Religion and spirituality are not the same [47:54] The power of solitude [56:46] Truth is the ultimate superpower GUEST BIO: Joshua T Berglan, aka The World’s Mayor, is a voice for the voiceless and is driven to elevate the passion, purpose, and mission of those he serves. Joshua is the Chairman of the Live Mana Worldwide Foundation & Multimedia Broadcast Network, Shock-Jock Evangelist, Host of Gratitude: UnFiltered ReMixed, Emcee, DJ, A Film, Event, & TV Producer, a Published Author, and Filmmaker. Joshua is an expert in the future of media and loves supporting others in helping make their dreams come true. LINKS: Website Live Mana - Joshua Website - The Devil Inside Me Amazon - The Devil Inside Me Film - LinkedIn - Twitter - Facebook - Youtube - Watch full episodes & get more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders, subscribe to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23571035

EP 22 - Persistence, Principles & Valuing the Bumpy Roads to Success with Gerald Chamales 06/23/2022

EP 22 - Persistence, Principles & Valuing the Bumpy Roads to Success with Gerald Chamales No matter what you’re dealing with, when you struggle with something that begins to take over your life - and even change your persona - then every day can feel like a battle. The world you once found yourself quite fond of, and certainly in control of, may suddenly feel like a prison. If you’ve had enough of this, you may be moved to make significant changes in your life. Gerald “Jerry” Chamales, serial entrepreneur and producer of the movie The Irishman, joins our host, Steve Rodgers, and talks about his journey through addiction, recovery, business, and even working in Hollywood in an inspiring episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. As two people who experienced troubles in their past, they share their experiences and how they manifested success, bringing them to where they are now. To summarize it in one sentence: the energies you exude will attract the same kind of energies back. Tune in to this episode and be reminded that only you hold the key to turning your life around. TIMESTAMPS: [9:07] Knowing when you need help [12:59] The road to success is not easy [18:41] Taking the fear out of the equation with an open mind [33:28] Life is a habit [35:34] Big Amigo wants everyone to be prosperous [53:49] How to be lucky GUEST BIO: Gerald "Jerry" Chamales is an American entrepreneur, film producer, and philanthropist. Chamales was the founder of Rhinotek Computer Products, a revolutionary printer cartridge manufacturer and retailer. In 2001, he was awarded the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for business service. Chamales has since forged a successful career in the film industry as a producer of The Irishman, which went on to garner 10 nominations at the 92nd Academy Awards. He also produced the acclaimed animated short If Anything Happens I Love You, named Best Animated Short Film at the 93rd Academy Awards. In addition to his work in the tech industry and film, Chamales is a noted philanthropist with decades of experience helping those recovering from alcoholism and substance addiction. He has also been an active proponent of wildlife conservation in Kenya, particularly efforts to protect the black rhino. Links on Gerald Chamales: Wikipedia - Facebook - LinkedIn - Website - Watch full episodes & get more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders, subscribe to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23484389

Ep 21 - Financial Independence & Money as a Form of Self-Expression with Martha Adams 06/16/2022

Ep 21 - Financial Independence & Money as a Form of Self-Expression with Martha Adams DESCRIPTION: Money cannot buy happiness, but a lack of funds makes happiness harder. Money is simply a fact in our lives and is required to have a basic sense of security. Before we can think about happiness and deeper fulfillment, we must feel financially secure. Money can also buy choice and freedom. Certified financial planner (CFP), financial educator, international bestselling author, and speaker Martha Adams joins our host Steve Rodgers, to educate you about the financial world. Martha shares her expertise in planning finances and discusses why our emotions affect how we save or spend money. Tune in to this episode of The Alchemy of Business Show to understand that there’s a reason many immediately feel a higher level of happiness just from pursuing financial independence. It’s less about the finish line and more about the sense of control and choices it provides along the way. TIMESTAMPS: [6:30] Being a direct descendant of Cleopatra [18:28] Money is neither good nor evil [26:59] Know where you stand financially [33:22] The comfort of having emergency funds [40:08] Financial conversation should be accessible, approachable, and applicable [46:06] Money is a form of self-expression GUEST BIO: After a successful fifteen-year career building her independent wealth management practice, Martha Adams has taken her experience out of the boardroom in order to share her proven wealth-building techniques with the world. Martha is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®), financial educator, international bestselling author, and speaker. As the author of Cleopatra’s Riches: How to Earn, Grow, and Enjoy Your Money to Enrich Your Life and international keynote and motivational speaker, Martha is spreading the message of a Positive Financial Conversation and true Financial EmPOWERment™ by combining self-development techniques with real financial knowledge. Connect with Martha and improve your life through financial empowerment. Watch full episodes & get more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders, subscribe to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23422175

Ep 20 - Understanding the Real Estate Market & Building Wealth With Paul Morris 06/09/2022

Ep 20 - Understanding the Real Estate Market & Building Wealth With Paul Morris DESCRIPTION: Being a real estate agent or broker is an exciting career path. There are many perks, like being your own boss, meeting new people, and helping people through one of life's most significant milestones. Building a successful real estate career is more work than many imagine, as just like many things, real estate is what you make it. Paul Morris of Keller Williams shares his expertise and experience in the real estate world in this episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. He and Steve Rodgers talk about why real estate is the kind of investment for people looking for long-term returns. They also discuss the principles needed to succeed in this field and the challenges you might encounter. Tune in to this episode to find out why real estate could be your ticket to success. TIMESTAMPS: [10:40] Your weaknesses can be strengths [15:23] The importance of being intentional [29:13] Invest in what you can understand [35:52] The difference between partnership and leadership [48:16] Building wealth by working on yourself [51:49] You are responsible for your actions GUEST BIO: Paul is the recent New York Times Bestselling author of Wealth Can't Wait (www.wealth.org) and Keller Williams' Regional Owner for 3 California Regions (Central & Southern California, Westside LA, and LA Coastal), where he has oversight of 33 offices and more than 7,000 realtors who close more than $18 billion in sales volume per year. As CEO of Forward Living, Paul has grown his own Keller Williams offices to become Keller Williams #1 Franchisee outside of Texas with ownership in 8 offices with more than 2,000 realtors and $8 billion in closed volume in 2021. Paul and his team have led Keller Williams Realty to the #1 spot for Market Share in Los Angeles. Start your wealth journey with Paul Morris - Watch full episodes & get more practicable and actionable business advice with soulful insights from industry leaders, subscribe to my channel Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” https://bookme.name/Steverodgers/30-min-talk-with-steve-rodgers /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23355485

Ep 19 - What It Takes To Be a Great Leader with Alisa Cohn 06/02/2022

Ep 19 - What It Takes To Be a Great Leader with Alisa Cohn DESCRIPTION: Many leaders are perceived as competent, confident, and in control. People come to them for support, direction, and advice. As a business owner or leader in your organization, you are expected to have answers. But as human beings, we are not all-knowing. This can lead to self-doubt and Imposter Syndrome. This is why embracing vulnerability and letting your team see you as a human is one step to becoming a great leader. In this episode of The Alchemy of Business, Alisa Cohn, author, and start-up coach, joins our host, Steve Rodgers, to talk about leadership and what it takes to be a great leader. They talk about the human side of leadership and how to align your intention with the impact you want to have. Tune into this inspiring episode of The Alchemy of Business show which is not just for business leaders but for everyone who wishes to take charge of their life and help others achieve more. Connect with Alisa Cohn- Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO.” TIMESTAMPS: [4:20] Using time during the pandemic wisely [10:02] Leadership is an unnatural act [20:05] Great leaders are people too [34:02] The debilitating Impostor Syndrome [38:41] Marrying Intention with Impact [44:36] Gratitude in everyday GUEST BIO: Named the Top Startup Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Coaches Awards in London, Alisa Cohn has been coaching startup founders to grow into world-class CEOs for nearly 20 years and is the author of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, published by Kogan Page. A one-time startup CFO, strategy consultant, and current angel investor and advisor, she was named the number one “Global Guru” of startups in 2021 and has worked with startup companies such as Venmo, Etsy, and DraftKings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch. She has also coached CEOs and C-Suite executives at enterprise clients such as Dell, Hitachi, Sony, IBM, Google, Microsoft, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and Calvin Klein. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23276951

Ep 18 - Transforming Negativity into Positivity & The Art of Sales with Jen Du Plessis 05/26/2022

Ep 18 - Transforming Negativity into Positivity & The Art of Sales with Jen Du Plessis It’s easy to become trapped by a cycle of negativity. Negative thoughts and energy, just like positive thoughts and energy, are contagious and propagate themselves. But any cycle of negativity can be transformed into a positive one by choosing to do so and then intently focusing on it. Breaking the cycle of negative thinking can take time and effort, but the results can be life-changing. For example, Jen Du Plessis, a lifestyle coach, serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author prove that it is hard but not impossible. Jen joins our host, Steve Rodgers, in another inspiring and educating episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. Tune in for their conversation on overcoming the stereotypes embedded in the past and use them to become more successful. They also talk about passion and how doing what you love can bring you success in life. They go into how practicing gratitude when you are not struggling will allow you to remember what you were grateful for when times get harder. So check out The Alchemy of Business Show this week and be amazed at their stories of transition, transformation, and evolution. TIMESTAMPS: [4:45] Marriage is a partnership [12:05] Breaking the cycle [24:38] The myth of work-life balance [33:54] Buyers buy YOU [45:03] If you work on purpose, you can go play with passion [58:57] The Golden Rule GUEST BIO: Jen Du Plessis has been at the top of the mortgage lending industry and has been named in the Top 200 Loan Originators in the U.S. over 5 times. She is also the Founder and CEO of The Kirney Group, Inc., a commercial lending firm, and Black Fox Investments, LLC, a real estate management company. She is recognized as an Influencer in her industry as a #1 Amazon best-selling author of LAUNCH-How to Take Your Business to New Heights; Host of two podcasts – Top Ranked Mortgage Lending Mastery and newly released Success to Significance: Life After Breaking Through Glass Ceilings. She is a highly sought-after and charismatic speaker, speaking on stages with such icons as Tony Robbins, Darren Hardy, Les Brown, Barbara Corcoran, and Jack Canfield. Reach out and connect with Jen “Are you struggling with making the profit you want in your business, finding your purpose, or getting to the next level in your career? Click the link below to book a free consultation call with me, Steve Rodgers, host of The Alchemy of Business Show and former Warren Buffett CEO. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23227757

EP 17 - Building Your Business & Brand Through Marketing Fundamentals with Eric Berman 05/19/2022

Ep 16 - Truly listening and Surgical Empathy for Success in Life and Business with Dr. Mark Goulston 05/12/2022

Ep 16 - Truly listening and Surgical Empathy for Success in Life and Business with Dr. Mark Goulston Many of us think that communication is talking - and talk we do. But, good communication requires good listening as well as talking. In fact, since we have two ears and only one mouth, listening just might be the more important skill. Listening with empathy is a skill that if everybody learns, the world would be a better place. Also, knowing when to be silent can be a powerful communication tool. Silence allows the speaker to become aware of his or her own feelings, explore more deeply, and proceed at his or her own pace. Dr. Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, executive coach, and bestselling author, joins our host, Steve Rodgers in another inspiring and eye-opening episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. They take us through their experiences in helping and being helped by others. They shared heartfelt tips on how to be more positive in life, creating abundance and radiating it to other people. So tune in to The Alchemy of Business and be prepared for the wisdom bombs throughout the show. TIMESTAMPS: [10:02] Manifest good, stop evil [20:23] Everyone deserves a second chance [32:40] Asking the right questions forges strong connections [46:40] The psychology of winning [52:53] From divergent thinking to convergent thinking [1:00:52] Forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts GUEST BIO: Mark Goulston is a psychiatrist, executive coach, and consultant to major organizations. He is the inventor and developer of the process called Surgical Empathy whereby using targeted and focused empathy, one is able to break through to people and free them from internal emotional and psychological blocks that can impair their functioning, well-being, and satisfaction in life. He is the inventor of the process called, Surgical Empathy, which he used as a suicide prevention specialist for 25+ years with none of his patients dying by suicide and was also an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA-NPI. He is the co-creator and moderator of the multi-honored documentary, Stay Alive: An Intimate Conversation About Suicide Prevention. He is also a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer. Many of us think that communication is talking - but good communication requires good listening as well as talking. Listening with empathy is a skill that can transform the world! Dr. @Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, executive coach, and bestselling author, joins me in this week's episode of The Alchemy of Business Show. In this show, we talk about surgical empathy, helping and being helped by others, how to be more positive in life and create abundance that then can be radiated to other people, and a lot more! /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/23075840

Ep 15 - Branding & Simplifying your Messaging with Lisa Patrick 05/05/2022

Ep 15 - Branding & Simplifying your Messaging with Lisa Patrick Whether it’s your company’s brand or your personal brand, the key to promoting it is through effective communication. How you communicate your brand to the masses can impact your effectiveness and determine if a customer recognizes your message or chooses to ignore it. Your communication speaks so much about your brand; so do not waste our time and energy using strategies that don’t work. Lisa Patrick, an award-winning branding specialist, can give you pointers on how to get your brand to speak for itself. Lisa is the expert on simplifying your branding through keeping your messaging concise, clear, and straight to the point. She and Steve Rodgers, the host of The Alchemy of Business Show, discuss why communication is important in branding, marketing, and everyday life. In this episode, they talk about how the way we speak, the words we choose, and the behavior we display affects the outcome of our conversations. Words truly are powerful. TIMESTAMPS: [6:35] Conscious, not just curious [9:22] How I adapt my behavior to be living my purpose [20:21] Specificity builds credibility [33:55] Vulnerability can move mountains [37:12] We learn from pain and failure [48:56] Being nice is different from being kind GUEST BIO: Lisa Patrick is an award-winning branding specialist, podcast host, startup advisor, co-founder of Belongify.com, and co-author of Intelligent Curiosity. Patrick is sought after for her abilities in marketing, market positioning, product development, operations, and scaling. Working with some of the most recognized thought-leaders in the world has given, Lisa had the opportunity to showcase her unique skill to see opportunities that others miss. These relationships have also provided her insights into the distinctive points of view of risk and opportunities facing today’s expert/influencer and their speaking/coaching businesses. /episode/index/show/thealchemyofbusinessshow/id/22992335

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