Creative Warriors

Kathleen Gage is a “no-nonsense, common sense” speaker, author, product creation specialist and owner of the highly successful company, “Power Up for Profits.” An expert in the business of online marketing, Kathleen helps her clients make a difference through their own unique voice. Considered to be one of the nation’s most passionate speakers, Kathleen is known for cutting through the fluff and helping people to leave their sob stories behind, so they can stop focusing on the past and start looking towards the future.

What sucks in your world could very well be your opportunity for innovative ideas, solve a problem and create something that is as unique as you are. I spoke with serial lifestyle entrepreneur Miki Agrawal who says all of her businesses have revolved around solving a problem that sucked to her as well as for a lot of other people and were issues she could be passionate about for the long haul.

There is no change that is completely free of risk. In fact, I would say that change without some level of risk is not really change at all. It’s window dressing. I had an interesting conversation about finding ways to increase your value in an ever-changing world with change management expert Scott Steinberg, author of “Make Change Work For You.”

Jeanna Gabellini is a Master Business Coach who supports conscious entrepreneurs to double (and even triple) their profits by leveraging attraction principles, proven strategies, and fun.

We are taught from an early age that we are thinking creatures that feel. The truth is that we are feeling creatures that think. The power of communicating your story can be your greatest differentiator in business. It stands to reason that connecting to your customer on a deeper level is a winning approach. It’s also a refreshing one! What makes Diane Currie Sam's approach particularly valuable is that she not only believes in “finding your story” but she also offers practical ways to apply it. The perfect blend of inner work with outer application.

“Make sure you are not leaving things inside you that are meant for others” is just one of the many insights from my conversation with Todd. I was thrilled to have author, speaker, trainer and podcast host Todd Henry to discuss creativity, productivity, leadership and how to Die Empty. To Die Empty is to live your life making sure you don’t leave your best work inside yourself. This is an awe inspiring conversation with one of the greatest thought-leaders of our day.

“Design your own user experience,” or someone else will do it for you! A fascinating chat with author Chris Reimer that included paradigm shifts and work life balance insights along with the value of being happy both at and away from your work.

What does a purse say about someone? If you consider not only the choice of style but also the stories behind the items inside, well, I would say a purse has a lot to offer about who someone is. Danielle Watson is an anthropologist and the creator of The Purse Process™. Instead of digging around in the dirt for treasures left behind by lost civilizations, Danielle uses her training and powers in an innovative and more “girly” way. Digging around in purses.

Does the idea of being able to multiply time sound too good to be true? Rory Vaden’s new book called "Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time" will prove otherwise. In it he profiles some of the most successful people on the planet now being called Multipliers and the book explodes the fallacy of finite time. 

Talk about doing what you’re meant to do. Sometimes it can be easy to overlook the obvious. While Michael Port is a 5 time author, international keynote speaker, trainer and business coach, he is also an experienced actor having appeared on Sex and the City and virtually every television network. He’s also done thousands of voice-overs. Doesn’t it make perfect sense then, as an actor, that he would train others on public speaking? Michael offers great speaking tips as well as how to find your best performance from within.

Ever get caught up making a decision? A big or small decision? Of course you have. We all have. Fear of making the "wrong decision" can cause inaction and missed opportunities. What if you had a practically fool-proof  method for decision making, big and small? Well, now you will! I am super excited to share insights from my friend, colleague and my OWN coach, Brian Whetten, Ph. D, M.A.

Having an online “presence” is more than just being online. It’s your platform says Brian Clark. A place to be noticed, share, give and receive. A place to get your message out and a place to be found. Not unlike a stage a speaker steps onto, it is your place to shine and communicate your unique gifts. Embracing this platform concept will fundamentally change the way you approach your website and your entire online marketing plan. If you are updating your website or even thinking about it, start by listening to this episode first.

Ellen Rogin is the rare person that is as comfortable talking about the power of compound interest as she is the power of belief. In her book "Picture Your Prosperity", Ellen offers one of the most progressive approaches to what makes many people run for the hills. Money. She has the most heart centered and holistic approach to acquiring, managing and creating prosperity I have ever come across.

At the close of every year you take pause, look back, while also looking forward to plan your New Year. Whether you are a big goal setter or not isn’t relevant. The reality is a calendar year is a big marker for everyone. The reality is that time has passed and you are embarking on a new year. The ultimate question is what will you do in 2015 to move you closer to what you want? Join best-selling author Honorée Corder.

Highlights from various past episodes on Creative Warriors including Jay Baer, Jordan Harbinger, Ted Coine, David Mead, Ben Newman, Kevin Swan, Thai Nguyen and Corwin Hiebert

Bob Pranga aka Dr. Christmas dropped in to chat about being a Christmas tree stylist to the stars. Bob has pulled off many holiday miracles for star studded celebrities including Candice Bergen, Mario Lopez, Whoopi Goldberg, Alison Sweeney, Nancy Reagan, Shaquille O’Neal, Leeza Gibbons, Kate Hudson, Heidi Klum, Paris Hilton and Christina Aguilera to mention just a few!

The inner workings of creative minds and some of the challenges we face with clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Kaplowitz. More importantly we discussed how to manage our Ferrari mind when we have bicycle brakes. How when you feel like you have a deficit it can provide you the extra drive and motivation needed to overcome it. Which can lead to extraordinary results if you leave your ego at the door and seek support. 

The #1 challenge a creative person faces every day is creating demand for their work. Without demand you simply can not sustain a profitable business using your talent. This is one of the many topics I happily discuss with todays guest Corwin Hiebert. We had a very thought provoking discussion about creative marketing, idea generation, creativity, and collaboration. 

Since 2008, “social media” as we knew it has changed and continues to morph into something much more than a form of entertainment or a way of doing business. It has given all of us the ability to connect on an intimate level that is so revolutionary that it has the ability to shift entire cultures and force individual transparency at a moments notice. Not unlike a village, the internet has the ability to build relationships, offer purpose and enable like-minded people a place to gather and share. Ted Coiné, the co-author of “A World Gone Social”, believes that “profits as a direct result of putting people first” is a more human way to do business.