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Hosted by Erik Qualman, each week we find the world's top thought leaders and hand select their top 7 Super Tips to unleash your inner superpower. 5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Learn more at: https://equalman.com Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]
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Time Management | The Focus Project

Time Management | The Focus Project

This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project covers how taking small steps towards your goals can lead to larger leaps in the future.   5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached 35 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Learn more at: https://equalman.com/
10:3806/02/2024
Building Relationships | The Focus Project

Building Relationships | The Focus Project

This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project covers how focused questions are the building blocks of deep relationships.   5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached 35 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Learn more at: https://equalman.com/
24:3801/02/2024
Focus On What You Want | The Focus Project

Focus On What You Want | The Focus Project

This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project covers the steps we all should take to one, determine what you want in life. Two, intentionally focus on it each day. And three, start your own focus project by choosing one goal each month to hyper-focus on.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
11:2430/01/2024
Your Spirit Animal | The Focus Project

Your Spirit Animal | The Focus Project

This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project covers how we all embody one of four different spirit animals; The Hedgehog, The Squirrel, The Chameleon, and The Army Ant.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
14:4825/01/2024
Tough Love with Vera Wang

Tough Love with Vera Wang

Today, we're sharing 7 super tips from American fashion designer, Vera Wang. Wang worked for Vogue and Ralph Lauren before launching her own bridal gown boutique in 1990. She gained international recognition for her wedding dress designs. Her gowns have been worn by numerous celebrities. She expanded her brand to include ready-to-wear fashion, accessories, fragrances, and home goods. You'll hear tips on ways to distinguish yourself from all of the others, tips on how to navigate difficult relationships with superiors, being the face of your brand, why you should be doing what you love and much, much more.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
17:1024/01/2024
Maximize Your Potential | The Focus Project

Maximize Your Potential | The Focus Project

This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project covers how The Focus Project can help you take the small steps you need to help you achieve your short-term goals and long-term moonshots.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
11:0523/01/2024
Less is More | The Focus Project

Less is More | The Focus Project

This audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project covers taking a "less but better" approach to our life's design. By doing less, we can improve ourselves because we gain time and energy. By doing less, we will have more.   5x Best Selling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached 35 million people. His Socialnomics work has been on 60 Minutes to the Wall Street Journal and used by the National Guard to NASA. His book Digital Leader propelled him to be voted the 2nd Most Likeable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Learn more at: https://equalman.com/
13:2318/01/2024
Learn Self-Love with Quinta Brunson

Learn Self-Love with Quinta Brunson

Today, we're bringing you 7 super tips from the first Black woman to be nominated for three Emmys in the comedy category, Quinta Brunson. Brunson is an American writer, producer, actress, and comedian. She is best known for creating, executive producing, co-writing, and starring in the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary. She gained popularity for her self-produced Instagram series Girl Who Has Never Been on a Nice Date. At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, she received nominations for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (which she won), Outstanding Comedy Series (as an executive producer), and Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. At the 75th ceremony, she became the first Black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy in over 40 years. Brunson was also placed on the Time 100 Most Influential People of 2022 list.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
19:0717/01/2024
 99 Tips on Focus | The Focus Project

99 Tips on Focus | The Focus Project

Today, we're sharing another free audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project! Today's clip covers being noble and 99 tips for a focused life.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
18:0116/01/2024
Standing Out in a Noisy Market

Standing Out in a Noisy Market

Today, we're sharing an episode of the B2B Marketing Excellence Podcast hosted by Donna Peterson. Donna and Erik sat down to talk about the key aspects of digital leadership and innovation, the importance of asking good questions, understanding customer needs, and providing excellent customer service. Erik breaks down the acronym STAMP, and they also discuss the importance of transparency, owning up to mistakes, and focusing on what's not going to change rather than constantly chasing the next big thing.   Learn more about Donna Peterson and the Podcast: - World Innovators Website - World Innovators YouTube Channel - B2B Marketing Excellence Podcast on Apple Podcasts - B2B Marketing Excellence Podcast on Spotify   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
31:5912/01/2024
How to Focus in 2024 | The Focus Project

How to Focus in 2024 | The Focus Project

How are your New Year's resolutions coming along? Research shows that 23% of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week, and 43% quit by the end of January. Only 9% of Americans that make resolutions actually complete them. Want to know what the 9% all have in common? The ability to focus. Back by popular demand, this episode features an audible clip from Erik Qualman's #1 Bestselling book The Focus Project. Today's clip covers how to focus on what matters most, staying focused in an unfocused world, and becoming a focused ninja. We'll be releasing a new clip from The Focus Project every Tuesday and Thursday in addition to our usual episodes. Happy listening!   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
20:0311/01/2024
Achieving Greatness from Billie Jean King

Achieving Greatness from Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King, also known as BJK, is an American former world No. 1 tennis player. King won 39 Grand Slam titles: 12 in singles, 16 in women's doubles, and 11 in mixed doubles. King is an advocate of gender equality and has long been a pioneer for equality and social justice.  King was also the founder of the Women's Tennis Association and the Women's Sports Foundation. Regarded by many as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, King was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987.  5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected] Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com
14:1303/01/2024
Best of 2023

Best of 2023

We took our 7 top performing episodes and created a best of 2023 super tips mashup. You’ll be hearing our favorite tips from Gabrielle Bernstein, Mark Duplass, Amy Poehler, Ken Honda, Garrain Jones, Catherine Blanchett, and Dr. Tara Swart. Thank you all so much for another year filled with 5 star reviews and thousands of downloads. We can hardly wait to share with you our 2024 lineup of guests and episode ideas. We hope you had a productive and successful 2023. Thank you for listening and Happy New Year from the Equalman Studios family.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
14:0931/12/2023
When Science Meets Compassion

When Science Meets Compassion

Today, Erik sits down with renowned speaker and bestselling author, Dr. Gabor Maté. They discuss staying present, what it means to follow your passion, how we identify ourselves and much much more. Dr. Gabor Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Dr. Maté weaves together scientific research, case histories, and his own insights and experience to present a broad perspective that enlightens and empowers people to promote their own healing and that of those around them.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
18:3822/12/2023
What Keeps You Up at Night with Ray Sheehan

What Keeps You Up at Night with Ray Sheehan

Today, Erik sits down with the founder of Old City Media, Ray Sheehan. Ray has a background in strategic planning, marketing, event management, and advertising and has helped the company expand from one city in the United States to an international agency. Ray is recognized as a leader in the special events industry and an innovative thinker in the Philadelphia community and beyond. Erik and Ray discuss experiential marketing, tips for making sales, the best questions to ask when pitching to potential clients, and Ray offers vaulable advice to entrepreneurs.   Old City Media, Inc. is national marketing agency helping brands connect with target demographics through experiential marketing at a fraction of the cost. This process is achieved through our robust network of clients and proven formula of brand integration.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
23:0716/12/2023
Getting Unstuck + Creating Luck

Getting Unstuck + Creating Luck

Today, we're reposting a conversation Equalman had with UpWork earlier this year. Erik discusses his journey to becoming a best selling author and keynote speaker, the meaning of flawsome, how he came up with the idea for his book Digital Leader, how he came to be wearing his infamous neon green glasses, the concept behind a digital stamp, thoughts on A.I., whether or not business school is worth it, and much much more.   If you're a business owner, chances are you've heard of UpWork. UpWork is an American freelancing platform, named on Time's list of TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2022. If you're unfamiliar, the way it works is; clients post a description of their job and a price range they are willing to pay for a freelancer to complete it. The client may invite specific freelancers to apply for their jobs, or post the job for any freelancer who is interested to apply. Once the client has chosen who they want to complete the job, they hire that freelancer by sending a contract with set hours, pay rate, and a deadline for the work to be completed. It's a fast, easy, and safe way to hire.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
49:4508/12/2023
Remembering Charlie Munger

Remembering Charlie Munger

On Tuesday, Charlie Munger, long-time friend and business partner of Warren Buffet, died at 99 years old. We're celebrating his life and career today by sharing 7 super Charlie Munger tips with you. In this podcast, you'll hear Munger discuss continuous learning, avoiding toxic people, he shares his investment checklist, lessons we can learn from Mozart, and the first rule to living a happy life.   Munger was an American businessman, sage investor, and philanthropist. He was vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett; Buffett described Munger as his closest partner and right-hand man. He was also chairman of the Daily Journal Corporation, based in Los Angeles, California, and a director of Costco Wholesale Corporation. Munger donated hundreds of millions of dollars to educational institutions, including the University of Michigan, Stanford University and Harvard Law School. During his lifetime, Munger gave awayat least $550 million to charity.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
13:3001/12/2023
A Shifting Mindset with Peter Diamandis

A Shifting Mindset with Peter Diamandis

Today, Equalman sits down with entrepreneur Peter Diamandis. He is an American marketer, engineer, physician, and entrepreneur. He is best known for being founder and chairman of the X Prize Foundation, co-founder and executive chairman of Singularity University and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think, The Future is Faster than You Think, How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives and BOLD: How to Go Big, Create Wealth, and Impact the World. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected] Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com
16:0522/11/2023
The Energy Clock

The Energy Clock

Show me the money! Today's guest is Molly Fletcher. Hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN, Fletcher has made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents. Now as a World's Top 50 Keynote Speaker, she delivers her inspiring message to audiences around the world. She is the author of five books including, The Energy Clock: 3 Simple Steps to Create a Life Full of Energy and Live Your Best Every Day. Equalman and Fletcher discuss energy management, negotiation, Molly's journey to becoming the female Jerry Maguire, and much more. Molly is the founder and host of the Game Changers with Molly Fletcher podcast, where she interviews experts and celebrities in every field including Arthur Blank, Dabo Swinney, John Mackey, Matthew McConaughey, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Simon Sinek. Social Media handles: https://www.facebook.com/FletcherMolly https://twitter.com/MollyFletcher https://www.instagram.com/MollywFletcher/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollyfletcher1/   Website: https://mollyfletcher.com Game Changers with Molly Fletcher Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/game-changers-with-molly-fletcher/id1210452428 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzTNQYQ8mfJgfH2rDI102Sg   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
37:2217/11/2023
How to Have Good Arguments

How to Have Good Arguments

Today, Equalman sits down with Bo Seo, a two-time world champion debater, former coach of the Australian national debating team and the Harvard College Debating Union. One of the most recognized figures in the global debate community, he has won both the World Schools Debating Championship and the World Universities Debating Championship. Bo has written for The New York Times, The Atlantic, CNN, and many other publications. He has worked as a national reporter for the Australian Financial Review and has been a regular panelist on the prime-time Australian debate program, The Drum.   Bo and Erik discuss the difference between debate and argument, the risks of conflict avoidance, how to have more productive arguments, the problems that accompany online bickering, the most common mistakes made by amateur debaters, and the argument checklist.   More from Bo Seo: Good Arguments by Bo Seo Twitter: @helloboseo 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
37:0910/11/2023
Becoming a Thinkfluencer

Becoming a Thinkfluencer

On today's episode, Equalman sits down with Swedish entrepreneur Nellie Wartoftwho launched the social learning platform Tigerhall in 2019, revolutionizing how professionals learn from one another in the real world. Under her leadership, Tigerhall has quickly gained traction with users across 32 countries, and employees in 12 markets. Tigerhall’s customers include global Fortune500 firms in technology, FMCG, professional services, and financial services.   Erik and Nellie discuss Nellie's journey to becoming a thinkfluencer and the CEO of a social learning platform. Nellie explains how social media gives people quick access to a diverse range of sources and the visual and interactive nature of social media aids in memory retention. Nellie offers practical advice to entrepreneurs and much much more on today's Super U Podcast.   Nellie has been named on the 2021 Tatler Gen T list of Future Leaders and was recognized as one of the Top Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2023 by the International Business Times.   Learn more about Nellie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/en/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tigerhall/ https://tigerhall.com/   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
35:3104/11/2023
Revealing Hidden Motivations with Dr. Ben Michaelis, Ph.D

Revealing Hidden Motivations with Dr. Ben Michaelis, Ph.D

Equalman sits down with Dr. Ben Michaelis, Ph.D to discuss the hidden motivations and psychology of the human mind. Ben Michaelis, Ph.D., is an executive coach, clinical psychologist and author with an expertise in evolutionary psychology and the hidden motivations of human beings. His academic training, clinical experience, and natural ability to rapidly identify the primary drivers of behavior allows him to provide clients with direct, meaningful insights that can transform individuals and organizations.   Ben has worked with high-performing individuals and teams in entertainment, technology, finance, law, and politics. He believes that becoming a true, impactful leader is earned through service to others.   Currently, Ben is C.E.O. and Co-Managing Partner at the thegroup.io. He works intimately with clients to create and cultivate healthy corporate culture and positive change. Outside of the thegroup.io, Ben works with select individual clients and supports other organizations in the mental health space.   Ben graduated summa cum laude from Columbia University (Columbia College) with a B.A. in Psychology He holds a Ph.D. from New York University in Clinical Psychology. Ben is based in New York City and enjoys spending his time with his family. He is passionate about nature and his dog, Obi.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
30:3627/10/2023
Gen Next and Artificial Intelligence

Gen Next and Artificial Intelligence

We have a great episode for you today. Erik sits down with Milan Kordestani. Milan is the author of the #2 Wall Street Journal Best Seller "I'm Just Saying: A Guide to Maintaining Civil Discourse in an Increasingly Divided World," which provides practical advice and strategies for respectful communication. He is a recognized expert on “Gen Next” (millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha) and a three-time founder with a passion for building sustainable businesses that foster positive social change. These companies include Nota (formerly known as The Doe), a narrative publication promoting civil discourse anonymously; Audo, a personalized career-building destination; and Guin Records, an artist-friendly record label empowering purpose-driven lyricists. Erik and Milan discuss Gen Next and how they consume content, the loneliness epidemic, and all things artificial intelligence. Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milan-kordestani-b029a68a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milankordestani/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milankordestani Twitter: https://twitter.com/milankordestani     5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
37:3513/10/2023
Unlocking Happiness and Becoming Selful

Unlocking Happiness and Becoming Selful

Did you know you can now receive a Master's Degree in Happiness Studies? All thanks to today's guest. We've been very much looking forward to sharing this episode with you all. Equalman sat with with Dr. Tal Ben Shahar to talk about happiness, being selful, and the three R's of change. Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar is an author and lecturer. He taught two of the largest classes in Harvard University’s history, "Positive Psychology" and "The Psychology of Leadership." His books have been translated into more than thirty languages, and have appeared on best-seller lists around the world. He is the co-founder and chief learning officer of The Happiness Studies Academy and Potentialife. In 2022 Tal designed and launched a Master’s Degree in Happiness Studies in collaboration with Centenary University.   Learn more about Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar: www.talbenshahar.com www.happinessstudies.academy   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
34:5606/10/2023
Operate from your Heart Space

Operate from your Heart Space

Today, Erik sits down with Myles Sherman. Myles has been a force in the entrepreneurial realm since he began his first venture at twenty-three years old with five-thousand dollars and his truck. He started his journey with custom home building, then moved to land development and then began his own company M. Sherman & Associates Land Development LLC. After selling his real estate holdings between 2006 and May of 2008, Myles moved to a more entrepreneurial standpoint and began investing his earnings in start-ups, mature companies, banks, and real estate worldwide, while sitting on boards for most of the ventures he started or became a part of. Erik and Myles discuss the importance of integrating your work life with your personal life rather than attempting to separate the two, what it was like for Myles to raise three entrepreneurs, how that led to family breakfast and taking one-on-one vacations with each of his kids, he offers advice to young entrepreneurs on raising money and growing your business, and Myles shares life-altering advice given to him by his father that has served him greatly in both his personal and professional relationships.   Learn more about Myles: https://www.fusefv.com https://theastrid.com   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
34:1429/09/2023
The Comeback's Always Greater than the Setback

The Comeback's Always Greater than the Setback

Today we're reposting an episode of the Unlocking Moves Podcast where Erik sat down with host Kurt Wilkin to discuss Erik's journey to becoming the bestselling author and sought after motivational speaker that he is today. Erik tells the stories behind his famous green glasses, how he came up with the name Equalman, what led to Erik giving the commencement speech at Michigan State University this year, and he breaks down the term flawsome.   The Unlocking Moves show dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes.   Learn more about HireBetter https://www.HireBetter.com Follow HireBetter on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S9sigx   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
34:0815/09/2023
Being Fearless with Kitty Hart

Being Fearless with Kitty Hart

Today, Equalman sits down with Heroic Productions’ VP of Client Brand Experience, Kitty Hart. Heroic Productions is an experiential marketing agency that creates momentous and immersive experiences for their clients. Hart has spent the past 25 years helping clients design and execute their brand experiences upon the stages that are most important to them and their audiences. In this episode, Equalman and Hart discuss the benefits of utilizing LinkedIn to it's full potential, Hart shares a crucial piece of advice given to her by Martha Stewart, new technologies that could potentially change live events forever, and she offers tips on how to better connect with your clients.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
35:3908/09/2023
A Way of Being

A Way of Being

Today, we hear from legendary record producer Rick Rubin.Rubin is a co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. Rubin helped popularize hip hop by producing records for acts such as the Beastie Boys, Geto Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and LL Cool J. He has also produced hit records for acts from a variety of other genres, predominantly heavy metal (Metallica and Slayer), alternative rock (Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Strokes), hard rock (Audioslave and Aerosmith), nu-metal (Linkin Park and Rage Against the Machine), and country (Johnny Cash and the Chicks). In 2007, Rubin was called "the most important producer of the last 20 years" by MTV and was named on Time's list of the "100 Most Influential People in the World". His first book, The Creative Act: A Way of Being, was recently published in January 2023.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
18:0830/08/2023
How to Ask for Anything

How to Ask for Anything

Buckle up! Today, Equalman sits down with Hollywood Legend Larry Kasanoff. Kasanoff makes movies (Platoon, Terminator 2, True Lies, Mortal Kombat), animated movies (Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out), and theme park rides (Marvel Superheroes 4D, The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman). In terms of innovation, he has worked on films and rides that include the first hit movie made from a video game, first movie to extensively use morphing, first 3D steadicam (moving camera) shot, first EDM (electronic dance music) platinum album, and many more. He has a BA from Cornell University and an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Learn more about Larry Kasanoff here: www.atouchofthemadness.com   In this episode, Erik and Larry discuss Larry's new book, A Touch of the Madness: How to Be More Innovative in Work and Life . . . by Being a Little Crazy. Larry shares his journey to becoming the legendary movie producer he is today, why he risked his job to green-light the movie Platoon, why you should sometimes listen less, three questions you should ask yourself to discover your passion, and much more.   Pre-order the book: Amazon Barnes & Noble Books-A-Million Bookshop.org Indigo   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
33:3125/08/2023
Handling Disaster with Ina Garten

Handling Disaster with Ina Garten

"Fun is the most important. If you do stuff for money, it never works out." is just one of many gems from today's guest, Ina Garten. Garten is an American author, host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and a former staff member of the Office of Management and Budget. Her culinary career began with her gourmet food store, Barefoot Contessa; Garten then expanded her activities to many best-selling cookbooks, magazine columns, and a popular Food Network television show. Equalman and Garten discuss changing career lanes, finding your passion, being your own customer, and the importance of taking a break to figure out what’s next.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
20:0023/08/2023
Unpacking Barbie with Barbie Director Greta Gerwig

Unpacking Barbie with Barbie Director Greta Gerwig

We're switching from Equalman green to Barbie pink on today's 7 super tips episode with Barbie director Greta Gerwig. Gerwig is an American actress, screenwriter, and director. She has written and directed the coming-of-age films Lady Bird (2017) and Little Women (2019), both of which earned nominations for the Academy Award for Best Picture. For the former, she received Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, and for the latter, she was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay. Gerwig was included in the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world in 2018. Her directorial feature, the fantasy comedy Barbie (2023), which she co-wrote with her partner Noah Baumbach, has become the first film from a solo female director to gross over $1 billion worldwide.     5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
16:3616/08/2023
Navigating the Future with ChatGPT Founder Sam Altman

Navigating the Future with ChatGPT Founder Sam Altman

Sam Altman an American entrepreneur, investor, and programmer. He was the co-founder of Loopt and is the current CEO of OpenAI. He was the president of Y Combinator and was briefly the CEO of Reddit. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected] Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com
16:5809/08/2023
Step Into Your Story: The 'Hell Yes' Principle

Step Into Your Story: The 'Hell Yes' Principle

Equalman was recently featured on the Supermanagers Podcast where he sat down with the host and CEO at Fellow, Aydin Mirzaee. Erik explains how to change your perspective as a leader for the best, the difference between multitasking and switch tasking and the impact AI will have on leadership. Aydin and Erik also explore the art of saying no and chat about Erik's journey to where he is today.   Supermanagers, brought to you by the team at Fellow.app, is the podcast for managers and leaders who want to excel at the art of leading teams and organizations. Aydin Mirzaee interviews world-class executives about the habits, thought patterns, and experiences that help them be the leaders they are today.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
45:5803/08/2023
Kevin O'Leary

Kevin O'Leary

Kevin O'Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful and Maple Man, is a Canadian businessman, investor, journalist, and television personality. From 2004 to 2014, he appeared on various Canadian television shows. These include the business news programmes SqueezePlay and The Lang and O'Leary Exchange, as well as the reality television shows Dragons' Den and Redemption Inc. In 2008, he appeared on Discovery Channel's Project Earth. Since 2009, he has appeared on Shark Tank, the American version of Dragons' Den. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling. Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected] Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership. Learn more at https://equalman.com
19:1326/07/2023
The Power of Company Values

The Power of Company Values

On today's episode, Erik sits down with the co-founder and CEO of Thrive Market, Nick Green. Thrive Market is a membership-based market that makes high-quality, healthy, and sustainable products. Erik and Nick discuss the Thrive Market's mission, the role of a CEO in a purpose-driven company, the importance of management and employee feedback, perks for employees in a virtual work force, and the future of conscious consumers.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
16:2319/07/2023
Artificial Intelligence FAQs

Artificial Intelligence FAQs

Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded this year following the launch of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Bard. At its simplest form, artificial intelligence is a field, which combines computer science and robust datasets, to enable problem-solving. In this episode, Equalman answers the web's most frequently asked questions about AI including: what are the potential threats AI presents to our society, what is the difference between biological intelligence and machine intelligence, is AI overhyped or underhyped, what should we expect for the future of this technology and much more on today's Super U Podcast.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
17:0614/07/2023
Artificial Intelligence: The Existential Threat

Artificial Intelligence: The Existential Threat

On today's episode, we hear from Geoffrey Hinton, better known as the "Godfather of A.I." Hinton made headlines in May of this year when he unexpectedly quit his job at Google after 10 years at the company. According to Hinton, he quit so as to have the freedom to speak publicly about his concerns with Artificial Intelligence. Hinton has been interviewed by The New York Times, CNN, CBS, PBS, and the CBC (just to name a few) discussing the possible dangers A.I. presents to the world. In this episode, Erik discusses the future of Artificial Intelligence, Hinton breaks down how A.I. works, how far the technology has come, the difference between biological intelligence and machine intelligence and whether an A.I. takeover is possible.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
22:2213/07/2023
Top Performing Episode of 2023

Top Performing Episode of 2023

We’ve officially crossed the half-way mark in 2023. So we thought it was the perfect time to repost our top performing episode of the year. And that episode is The Power of Self-Awareness. This is an episode from the Talk2Rami Podcast where host, Rami Jahedi, interviewed our very own Equalman! Erik discusses digital stamps, digital shadows, what it means to be flawsome, how to reverse engineer a smile, and how to say no.   Ramin Jahedi, affectionately known as “Rami,” is a serial entrepreneur with over three decades of experience in the Austin, Texas, area. He currently serves as the CEO of 3OneProductions and OpticTour Agency, and as the Chief Marketing Officer for Atlas One.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.
41:2407/07/2023
Best Commencement Speech

Best Commencement Speech

We have a very special episode for you today! Recently, Erik gave the commencement address at his alma mater — Michigan State University where 10,500 were in attendance at the Breslin Center. So, we’ve taken the recording and repurposed it here on the Podcast! Erik offers 3 pieces of advice to the graduates... be flawsome, be courageous, and be kind. All of us at Equalman Studios would like to offer our deepest condolences for the families of the 3 students that were lost during the mass shooting which took place on February 13th of this year at Michigan State University. Go green.   Watch the Commencement Address here: PBS WKAR   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
20:4030/06/2023
Achieving the Dreamstate with Ashley Merrill

Achieving the Dreamstate with Ashley Merrill

On today's episode, Erik sits down with the CEO of Lunya, Ashley Merrill. Founded in Santa Monica in 2012, Lunya specializes in luxurious and minimalistic sleepwear for women. Merrill is reinventing sleepwear for modern women and now men. Erik and Merrill discuss Lunya’s purpose, the importance of building a good team, why you should say yes to every connection, the benefits of imagining your customer specifically, the advantages of slow growth, and much more.   Ashley is also the Chairwoman of Outdoor Voices, founder of Lahgo, and her newest project, the Deep, a media platform that makes philosophy and personal exploration accessible through thought-provoking questions.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
13:0721/06/2023
Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey

On today's episode, Erik sits down actress Halle Bailey as they discuss her journey within filming the blockbuster "The Little Mermaid" Halle Lynn Bailey is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She became known for being one half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Chloe Bailey. They have released the albums The Kids Are Alright (2018) and Ungodly Hour (2020), and have together earned five Grammy Award nominations.   As an actress, Bailey has played a supporting role in the television sitcom Grown-ish (2018–2022). In 2023, she had her first lead role as Ariel in Disney's musical fantasy film The Little Mermaid. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
13:0814/06/2023
Changing the Amazon Game with Gav Kwok

Changing the Amazon Game with Gav Kwok

Today, Equalman sits down with Gav Kwok. They discuss Kwok's journey to becoming an 8-Figure Amazon Wholesaler. Kwok is a millennial entrepreneur and digital nomad who went from a broke college student to financial freedom in less than 3 months. Before starting Amazon FBA, he was studying pre-med and working three jobs. He found financial freedom through the Fulfillment by Amazon Program. He currently hosts the GEM Podcast and runs Wholesale FBA Partnerships for high net worth clients.   Learn more about Gav Kwok: Website: https://gavkwok.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqE8ePiPuUAagXoPXB8EXKg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gav.kwok/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Twitter: https://tw...   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
35:1007/06/2023
Passion and Success with Ryan Reynolds

Passion and Success with Ryan Reynolds

On today's episode, Erik sits down actor Ryan Reynolds as they discuss his success through acting and business.   Ryan Reynolds is a Canadian-American actor, film producer, and businessman. Reynolds's biggest commercial success came with the 20th Century Fox X-Men films Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018), in which he played the title character. As a businessman, he holds an ownership stake in Mint Mobile and is a co-owner of Welsh football club Wrexham A.F.C.; the latter was documented in the TV series Welcome to Wrexham. In 2020, Reynolds sold his ownership stake of Aviation Gin to Diageo for $610 million.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
17:4731/05/2023
The Leadership Playlist with Susan Drumm

The Leadership Playlist with Susan Drumm

Today, Erik sits down with CEO, leadership coach, and best selling author of The Leaders Playlist – Susan Drumm. They discuss... Susan's mission is to help visionary leaders find their path to Enlightened Leadership – their unique leadership growth path and the blind spots that could get in the way. A graduate from Harvard Law School, with a successful career in business, having worked for companies like GE/NBC, and a Master’s degree in acting from the London School of Music and Dramatic Arts. Susan works with billionaire CEOs, prominent Fortune 50 executive teams, and incredible entrepreneurs who set out to disrupt their marketplace.   Take the quiz to realize your full potential as a visionary and become an enlightened leader: susandrumm.com   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
33:4726/05/2023
Alex Hormozi

Alex Hormozi

Alex Hormozi is an American entrepreneur. He started as a management consultant in the public sector then left that career to pursue a career in fitness starting his first gym at age 23. He scaled his small gym chain from 0 to 6 locations in three years. Over the next two years, he and his wife started flying around the country turning gyms around. Their large success, however, came from packaging and licensing his boutique gym model to 5000+ gyms around the world. They then started a supplement and software company to support that base of gyms. They sold a 66% stake in the company in 2021 at $46.2M to American Pacific Group. They then started Acquisition.com as a holding company for their private investments. The private equity firm focuses on making minority investments into cash flow positive growing founder owned businesses. They then scale those businesses. As of 2023, their portfolio of 16 companies generates $200,000,000 per year and growing. The couple now has shifted their mission to making real business education available to everyone. They fulfill on this by making content across social media and publishing books and free courses for entrepreneurs.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
21:1119/05/2023
Find a Way with Merril Hoge

Find a Way with Merril Hoge

Today, Erik sits down with former NFL player and author of Find a Way: Three Words That Changed My Life, Merril Hoge. Merril shares an Aristotle quote that entirely changed his way of thinking as a young man, he discusses his journey to becoming a professional football player and eventual transition to broadcasting on ESPN, and how during his battle with cancer, the phrase "find a way" became a beam of light, hope, and motivation. Learn more about Merril Hoge: Guided by his life philosophy, “Find A Way” Merril Hoge played in the NFL for 8 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, worked at ESPN for over 20 years, and survived improper care of head trauma, that ended his career, cancer and open-heart surgery! These successes and challenges have helped Merril inspire others to persevere in the face of adversity along with achieving success. A leading advocate for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, The American Heart Association and Safety in Sports, Merril is an active contributor to shaping the communications regarding head trauma in all environments. He also sits on the board of the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain injury research, and the author of Brainwashed along with Find A Way: Three Words That Changed My Life.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
35:5905/05/2023
How to Attract Success with Garrain Jones

How to Attract Success with Garrain Jones

On today's episode, Erik sits down with author and life coach Garrain Jones as they discuss how hardships and resilience can help you achieve success. Garrain “Steph” Jones was born July 3rd, 1979 in Houston, Texas. At the age of four, his life took a sad turn, starting with his first near-death experience and his parents getting a divorce. When he was six, he had a second near-death experience. He almost drowned from a prank gone wrong on a fishing trip. At age twelve, his father, a drug dealer, was murdered. Without examples to look up to, Garrain began a life of drug pushing, stealing, and stripping. His mother struggled to make ends meet while he struggled with school and being taken in and out of juvenile detention centers. When he turned 17, he improved his life and worked on his grades at school with sufficient success, and subsequently sought a change of environment for better growth and direction. 5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
30:2326/04/2023
Building a Successful Brand

Building a Successful Brand

On today's episode, Erik sits down with Chief Creative Officer at Oatly, John Schoolcraft. In 2012, together with CEO Toni Petersson, John began to turn a 30-year-old maker of oat drinks, Oatly, into a global movement focused on the development of a more sustainable, plant-based lifestyle. By eliminating the marketing department and replacing it with the Oatly Department of Mind Control, his team of creatives has created a voice that often questions the role of companies and brands and has become instantly recognisable for its consistently inconsistent approach to encouraging people to take small steps in order to upgrade their lives and the sustainability of the planet.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
18:4019/04/2023
Public Relations for Dummies with Eric Yaverbaum

Public Relations for Dummies with Eric Yaverbaum

Today, Erik sits down with Eric Yaverbaum. Yaverbaum is the CEO of Ericho Communications. He's a communications, media, and public relations expert with over 41 years in the industry. Yaverbaum is also a bestselling author who literally wrote the book on public relations — the industry-standard bestseller, PR for Dummies — as well as six other titles. They discuss Yaverbaum's journey to becoming a bestselling author and public relations expert, the number one secret in Yaverbaum's book, Leadership Secrets of the World's Most Successful CEOs, and what to do if someone posts negative content about you or your business online.   Learn more about Eric Yaverbaum: IG: www.instagram.com/eric_yaverbaum (@eric_yaverbaum) Facebook: www.facebook.com/erichocommunications LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ericyaverbaum Company Website: erichopr.com Eric's Own Website: www.ericyaverbaum.com   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
32:3412/04/2023
Ken Honda

Ken Honda

On today's episode, Erik sits down with money and happiness expert, Ken Honda, as he shares insights on money and emotions.   Money and happiness expert, Ken Honda, is a best-selling self-development author in Japan, with book sales surpassing eight million copies since 2001. His latest book is called “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money” (June 4, 2019, Simon & Schuster). Ken studied law at Waseda University in Tokyo and entered the Japanese workforce as a business consultant and investor. Ken’s financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings bridge the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. Ken provides ongoing support through mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.   Have Erik speak at your conference: [email protected]   Motivational Speaker | Erik Qualman has inspired audiences at FedEx, Chase, ADP, Huawei, Starbucks, Godiva, FBI, Google, and many more on Focus and Digital Leadership.   Learn more at https://equalman.com
24:2005/04/2023