Episodes

Fear. Is it good, bad, or something else altogether? We decided to have a conversation on this topic after a Linked post that John made a few weeks (here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwelch…). We talk about the good things fear produces, the bad things, and ways to work through both sides of it. John Welches is a close friend and colleague. He is also the Founder of Red Mallard, a content marketing agency located in Orange County. Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-ex...

Jennifer Bashant is the CEO of Building Better Futures, LLC. She is a trainer, coach, and speaker with the mission to empower people to live their best lives. Her work takes her into the corporate world as well as into the education system. Jennifer and I got right into a few wonderful topics, including: The importance of learning and understanding people’s gifts and talents in order to showcase them versus looking for their problems and how to address them. Why intrinsic motivation is the righ...

In this first episode of 2020, I couldn’t help but take some time to reflect on how amazing 2019 was. Now that doesn’t mean that 2019 was all rainbows and unicorns because I was presented with some significant challenges, but what it means was that even through all of that, I am more fulfilled then I’ve ever been. In this episode, I take some time to share my practices of reflection and vision casting, I share some high highs and low lows and how I dealt with them, and much more. Above all else,...

Mikhail Alfon is the Founder and President of Blue Light Media, a digital marketing and advertising agency located in Costa Mesa, CA. He and his team at Blue Light have developed an industry-leading content planning, production, and distribution process and teamed up with some of the best technologies in the industry to create results that matter. Apart from what you read in a traditional bio, Mikhail is an amazing human and has become a good friend to me. As you will hear many times in this epi...

I deeply believe that I have been called to do the work I do. And that through the work I do, I have the amazing opportunity to glorify God. Recently, I was able to preach a sermon entitled “Work to the Glory of God”. After listening back, I thought that this would be great to share with you. Whether you believe in God or not, I am confident you will find encouragement in what you are doing and maybe even clarity in things you desire to pursue. Here are a few notes: The way God works God works...

Natasha Hazlett is an inspirational speaker, business marketing consultant and best-selling author of “Unstoppable Influence: Be You. Be Fearless. Transform Lives.” She empowers entrepreneurs around the world with the clarity, confidence, and strategies they need to boost their income and influence while working less. Natasha came out hot, giving insight into what she did to scale her own business from 6 to 7 figures, how she helped another client turn a business that generated 5 figures annuall...

Every so often, I am blessed with an opportunity to be on the other side of the microphone as a guest on someone else’s podcast. And recently, Ryan Sullivan invited me to do just that on his podcast, Fatherhood on Fire. Here’s what he had to say to describe our conversation together. Ryan brings the heat! We talk about Servant Leadership at home. The challenges he had to overcome to be the leader he wants to be at home. We dive deep into the social media post that caused me to reach out to Ryan ...

As crazy as it sounds, Tim Lomakin has been flying airplanes since he was 8 years old. A deep passion for flying coupled with hard work and commitment has earned him the role of President at Wing Aviation Group. Tim has been a close friend to me for many years so I enjoyed digging into his story of growing up as a pilot, working for his dad’s charter jet company, and having to make the difficult decision to leave the family business and “fly” on his own. As you can imagine, both working for and ...

In this week’s episode, Michelle is back so we can discuss a near-awful moment I had, having difficult conversations in marriage, and much more. I also got an email last week from a married couple that we discussed. Plus, it’s Thanksgiving week and we talk about being thankful (duh, right?). Connect with Michelle: Instagram – @ocontrend Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-exsellence Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-exsellence YouTube – Exsellence Mindset Channel Connect with ...

I was sitting with a friend that shared this crazy story of one of his clients climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. The more he shared, the more I realized how much I wanted to hear the story from her. And doing so on this podcast seemed like a fitting context Heather Falcone is the CEO of Thermal-Vac Technology, Southern California’s premier brazing, heat-treating, and finishing facility. They work with some of the Aviation and Aerospace industry’s most recognized brands including NASA, Aerojet Rocketdy...

Rachel Druckenmiller is the Founder & CEO of UNMUTED. She is a Keynote Speaker and passionate about Humanizing the Workplace and Beating Burnout. During this conversation, we covered so many different topics including a need to gain approval from those around us including family, friends, and co-workers, bringing hope to others by sharing our story and helping them to share theirs, beating burnout, and why technology like the Whoop strap is significantly beneficial to high performers. In the tim...

In this episode of the Sunday Download, Michelle and I chat about dealing with anger (how we deal with it, why we lash out more at people we love, and how to grow), my doubt to do well when speaking (whether in business or church), Michelle’s peeve with a dirty froyo shop, and my tendency to cry. Check out this episode and give us some feedback! Connect with Michelle: Instagram – @ocontrend Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-exsellence Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-exsel...

TK Kader is an international best-selling author, angel investor and life and business strategist. TK is the Founder of the organization, Unstoppable Life Accelerator, an organization that helps people reduce Sunday anxiety and create a life plan to lead more proactive lives. He is also the author of How to Punch the Sunday Jitters in THE FACE, an international best-selling book. TK and I had a great conversation talking about mental health, work stress, and why YOU are likely the reason you fee...

In this Sunday download, I introduce my wife to the podcast. We discuss structure and goals, parenting, dating in marriage, and why you never tell your wife not to eat cracker jacks. My hope is to continue to share the Sunday Download hosting responsibilities with my wife as it brings a fresh voice and new perspective. Connect with Michelle: Instagram – @ocontrend Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-exsellence Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-exsellence Connect with me: Lin...

Nate Randall is the Founder and President of Ursa Major Consulting as well as the host of the Illuminate HR Podcast. Previous to that, he led HR and benefits roles with Washington Mutual, Safeway, and Tesla. Nate and I dug deep into the ways in which the HR role needs to change and why that will be an enormous benefit to organizations everywhere. He shared a couple really cool stories from the crazy days of Tesla (like the day when every employee became a salesperson). Nate was way ahead of his...

I’m kicking off a new weekly podcast episode called Sunday Download. My goal is to do my best to download what happened during the previous week and share what I’ve learned. This week, I am talking about underforming in the gym, mindgames, and servant leadership. I would love your feedback as I try this new format and add a second podcast episode each week. Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @rjmsalepro Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjam...

Hannah Moyer is the Head of Paid Media for Blue Light Media and hosts a successful podcast called Candidly Caffeinated. She is a recent transplant to California from Nashville (who leaves Nashville?) though originally from Philly. While Hannah and I had a lot to talk about, a large majority of our time was spent discussing chronic illness, food sensitivity, and a need for personal responsibility in our healthcare. At the age of 13, Hannah began to experience some health issues related to food se...

At face value, Collin Meeves is the head coach at Resolution Crossfit in Yorba Linda, CA. But there is far more than meets the eye. In this episode, Collin and I definitely talked about Crossfit including what it takes to compete at an elite level, what coaches should really be doing, and the mentality in cheating. But there is so much more to Collin that most don’t know. We talked about the ways alcoholism and the loss of his father a few years ago shaped him as a man (and a new husband), how n...

Paul Edwards connects entrepreneurs, executives and other leaders to business advice, coaching and strategic partnerships through cutting-edge podcasts, an international bestselling book and mastermind groups. In this episode of the Exsellence Mindset podcast, Paul and I talked about the ways his military experience developed his ability to coach and lead others. We dug into many keys for successful leadership, including humility, listening, admitting when we are wrong, and why asking for help i...

In a recent post on Linked, I shared a few of my bigger failures in life and business. And it caused quite a lot of response and engaging conversation (find the LinkedIn post here). One of the comments I received included this question “if you had to provide 5 practical points to consider to bring about change, from your perspective, what would they be?” After considering the question, I decided that this was a great question to answer on the podcast. Some of the things I address include: Why ...

My friend Ryan Pauly joined me for episode 48 of the Exsellence Mindset podcast and it was an awesome conversation. Ryan is a Christian apologist, a teacher, a public speaker, an author, and a podcaster himself. He’s smart, kind, and passionate about what he does. In this episode, we talk about the importance of defending our faith, how to have constructive conversations even when we disagree with others, and the need to be ourselves instead of playing the comparison game. Give this episode a ...

On this solo episode, I take an opportunity to brag on my amazing wife as well as share 5 things that have been extremely beneficial in building a healthy relationship. And trust me, this goes far beyond marriage! This one is for husbands and wives, business leaders, and all people fighting for healthy relationships. Connect with me: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmsalespro Instagram – @rjmsalepro Twitter @rjmsalespro Web – https://ryanjamesmiller.com/ The post Fighting for Health...

Randy Brothers is a third-generation contractor, entrepreneur, podcast host and business coach. He launched the Roofing Academy in 2018, a consulting firm and virtual training platform, which helps roofing companies propel their business to success. He’s the podcast host of “The Start Build Grow Show” and he also authored Start It, Build It, Grow It: The Contractor’s Guide to Success”, a #1 international best-seller in four business categories in six countries. Randy and I talk about the lack o...

One year ago today, I originally released this episode with my good friend Chad. Over the course of the year, Chad has continued to grow his business and gain significant recognition for it. I want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to hear the amazing insights he shares as an entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, husband, father, and friend. This is a must listen for everyone out there. Chad Burleson is a man of many talents. A 37-year-old fitness guru, entrepreneur, devoted husband, and am...