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At The Driven Entrepreneur, we sit down with business visionaries, leadership trailblazers, and successful entrepreneurs every single week. You get their origin stories, plus life and leadership lessons that shaped them in life. Each and every Friday an Interview with a new guest drops just for you!
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Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Ep #133 - Dwayne J Clark, the co-founder and CEO of Aegis Living, joins me on The Driven Entrepreneur today for an interview where we dive into business development and hiring for company culture among other topics. Aegis Living has developed into a high-end and sought after provider of assisted living facilities across the country. With Dwayne leading the way, Aegis expanded to more than 30 locations in the United States and now employs more than 2500 staff members. Over the course of the company’s history, Aegis Living has served more than 60,000 residents in total.
Aegis has been recognized and won awards for its company culture and leadership. Some of the awards include Best Retirement Facility by 425 Magazine for three consecutive years, Best Assisted Living Design by Senior Housing News, and the Family Business Growth Award by the Seattle Business Magazine.
As CEO of the company, Dwayne is a sought after speaker and frequent guest of the media. He has appeared within The NY Times, Forbes, Inc, The Hollywood Reporter and NBC. In 2007, he was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Beyond his company work, Dwayne is the founder of True Productions and has produced several documentaries and films. He is also an author and playwright having written 6 books including his upcoming release of “30 Summers Left” which we discuss in our interview.
He has written 6 books and we will discuss his upcoming book, “30 Summers Left,” during this interview. During our conversation, we will explore Dwayne’s childhood, his start as an entrepreneur, and how he hires to build the right culture for his businesses. Dwayne says that you can't teach heart so you need to find it in the beginning.
It’s a great interview so listen in and enjoy the episode!
Learn More about Dwayne J. Clark:
Visit Dwayne's Website: https://dwaynejclark.com/
Check Out a Sneak Peak on Dwayne's Upcoming Book "30 Summers Left:" https://dwaynejclark.com/30-summers-more/
Get Dwayne's Book "A Big Life" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/099929010X/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i2
Follow Dwayne J Clark on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aegislivingceo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwaynejclark/
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Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Thursday Jun 13, 2019
Ep #132 - Steven Griffith, a nationally-recognized author, speaker, researcher, and performance expert, joins me on the show this week to discuss "timefulness" and maximizing the value of time. Often referred to as the “Marie Kondo of time performace”, he is considered one of the leading authorities on the connection between time, productivity, and performance.
For over 25 years, Steven has been helping the world’s most successful executives, CEO’s, military leaders, pro athletes, celebrities, and organizations discover their true potential and perform at peak levels. Now he is helping everyone get their time, energy, and focus back with his new book on time. In his upcoming book with McGraw Hill, The Time Cleanse: A Proven System to Eliminate Wasted Time, Realize Your Full Potential, and Reinvest in What Matters Most, Steven provides a strategic and effective approach to changing our relationship to time, allowing you to maximize your Energy, Focus & Performance. His revolutionary 3-step performance process will accelerate your personal productivity and rebalance your work-life relationship while simultaneously improving the quality of both.
Based on two decades of experience working with thousands of clients, the Time Cleanse is the world’s first “timefulness” solution that both “adds time to your life, and life to your time” while increasing performance, reducing stress, and improving mindfulness. A former Chicago Golden Glove Boxer and Illinois State Heavyweight Champion, Griffith has been dubbed “The Velvet Hammer” for his uniquely fierce and compassionate no-holdsbarred style. Griffith has been featured as a keynote speaker and performance expert on ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Style, and Esquire TV and has worked with a variety of organizations including Jimmy Kimmel Live, the U.S. Military, Citibank, Wells Fargo, LAPD, USC, UCLA, The National Academy of Sports Medicine, and the NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL.
This is a fascinating interview for all entrepreneurs and people that want to find more time in their lives. Enjoy the episode!
Learn More about Steven Griffith:
Pre-Order Steven's Book "The Time Cleanse" and Receive a Free Masterclass: https://www.stevengriffith.com/driven/
Get Steven's Free Gift, "The Time Saving and Productivity Toolkit: The Top 10 Tools for Rescuing Back Your Time:" https://www.stevengriffith.com/driven/
Follow Steven Griffith on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenGriffithCoaching/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevengriffithauthor/
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Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Ep #131 - Adam Schaeuble, aka "The PHD" - Previously Heavy Dude - joins me on the show this week to discuss how he uses his personal story and experience to inspires others to transform their lives. Adam reached a low point early in his life when he was still in his twenties and tipping the scale at 327 pounds. Even at this young age, he began experiencing dangerous health consequences, so he made a decision to overhaul his life and fitness strategy. The result was over 100 pounds of weight loss and people noticing an incredible change.
Rather than being satisfied with only his own success, Adam felt inspired and took what he learned form his transformation journey to create a boot camp aimed at helping others. From this boot camp he was able to produce more than 35,000 pounds of weight loss from community members in his home town of Bloomington, IN.
Adam found that helping others transform was a critical component to his journey. From his experience, he started The Million Pound Mission podcast where he continues to inspire large groups of people to make dramatic shifts in their health and lifestyles. His website and Instagram profile highlight members of his community who have also achieved incredible results.
He has set his sights on inspiring over one million pounds of healthy results through his podcast, coaching programs, and the Million Pound Mission Boot Camp.
Adam recently started a second podcast called "Casting the Pod." With this podcast, he seeks to help other podcasts to solidify their dreams of being content producers and influencers.
Listen to Adam Schaeuble's Top Ranked Podcasts:
Listen to "The Million Pound Mission" Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transformationcoach-me-podcast/id1138490044?mt=2
Listen to the "Casting the Pod" Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/casting-the-pod-with-adam-schaeuble/id1439327697
Visit Adam's Website and Learn More:
Visit Adam's "Transformation Coach" Website: https://www.transformationcoach.me/
Get Adam's "Transformation Battle Plan Workbook" for FREE: https://www.transformationcoach.me/workbook
Get Adam's Book "The Third Component" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Component-process-exercise-nutrition/dp/1535034793
Follow Adam on Social Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millionpoundmission/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/millionpoundmission/
Join Adam Schaeuble's "Defeat the Cheat" Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DefeatTheCheat/
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Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Thursday Jun 06, 2019
Ep #130 - Today's interview guest is Tracy Higley, an entrepreneur since childhood and the current CEO of several ecommerce and logistics companies. Additionally, Tracy is a a prolific author, having written over a dozen historical novels and nonfiction books, and she’s the founder and CEO of Impactivity. Her company Impactivity serves to coach entrepreneurial women to thrive by integrating the pillars of business, health, and spirituality.
Connect and Learn More About Tracy Higley:
Visit Tracy's personal website: https://tracyhigley.com/
Visit Tracy's business website for Impactivity: https://www.impactivity.com/
Check Out Her Author Bio and Books on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/450867.Tracy_L_Higley
Follow Tracy Higley on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1569130038
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tlhigley
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Visit Matt Brauning's Websites:
Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon:
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Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Ep #129 - David Shay is not only one of my best friends and my climbing partner, but he's also a very successful entrepreneur in his own right. David runs a lucrative and growing IT and Cyber Security company and has many high profile clients under contract. He is also the lead guitarist in a country band out of Southern California as well as an incredible husband to his wife, Ruby, and an amazing father to his son, Caleb.
In today's interview, we go into an extended conversation where we share climbing stories, teach a bit about mountaineering, and even provide life lessons we learned from our trips. David will share the story of how I thought I was going to die coming down from one of our mountain trips, plus we will talk about our next project: Going from the lowest point in the US to the highest point by way of a tri-sport adventure (biking/hiking/climbing).
All this and more in today's episode with one of my very best friends David Shay.
Connect and Learn More About David Shay
Visit the Website for David Shay's IT and Cyber Security Company, Active Solutions: https://www.activeitsolutions.com/
Follow David Shay on Social Media:
Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/thedavidshay/
Instagram (Business): https://www.instagram.com/activeitsolutions/
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Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
Episode #128 - Today, I am joined by an extremely special person as my guest today is the first woman to climb Mount Everest from both sides. Cathy O'Dowd is a South African climber, speaker, author and adventurer. She has etched her name in history with her Everest accomplishment and has actually climbed Everest on 4 occasions. One of her expeditions happened during the infamous 1996 Everest storm disaster journalist Jon Krakauer chronicled in his book, "Into Thin Air." She was at Everest camp 4, and survived to tell her side of the story.
Cathy now speaks for the who's who of companies including the likes of Microsoft, Nestle, Toyota, DHL, GE, and Rolls Royce. She's appeared everywhere in the media from National Geographic to GQ. She is also the NYT Best selling author of the book "Just For The Love of It: The First Woman to Climb Mount Everest." In this book, she shares her passion for the world’s highest mountain while telling her extraordinary stories from her four Everest expeditions. It's an amazing book and today's episode is an incredible interview.
Get the Book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2HmrVa9
Want to Learn More about Cathy O'Dowd and Connect on Social Media:
Website: www.cathyodowd.com
Please note that Cathy O'Dowd is a keynote speaker and is available for bookings. To request Cathy to speak at your event, please visit her contact page at: http://cathyodowd.com/contact/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathyodowd/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyodowd/
If you want to know how to fund your adventure, visit her site: https://thebusinessofadventure.com
Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible.
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Facebook: @mattbrauning
Instagram: @mattbrauning
Twitter: @mattbrauning
Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Ep #127 - Christy Whitman joins me on the show today to discuss her entrepreneurial journey as a transformational leader, celebrity coach, and the New York Times bestselling author of "The Art of Having It All: A Woman’s Guide to Unlimited Abundance." Her latest book, "Quantum Success," was released by Enliven, a division of Simon & Schuster, in September of 2018. See the links below to learn how to get a hard cover edition of her book free when you cover shipping.
Christy has appeared on The Today Show and The Morning Show and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Hollywood Life, and Teen Vogue, among others.
As the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Learning Academy and the Quantum Success Coaching Academy, a 12-month Law of Attraction coaching certification program, Christy has helped thousands of people worldwide to achieve their goals through her empowerment seminars, speeches, and coaching sessions and products.
Christy’s life-changing message reaches over 200,000 people each month and her work has been featured alongside esteemed authors and luminaries such as Dr. Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay. Marianne Williamson, Marci Shimoff, Brian Tracy, Neale Donald Walsch, and Abraham-Hicks.
She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, Frederic, and their two boys, Alexander and Maxim.
As part of her speaker journey, she has been a promoter and has run her own seminars and couples retreats.
Christy has run her event, the Quantum Success Seminar, for the last 7 years with hundreds of attendees. At these events, she's had speakers such as Lisa Nichols, Bob Doyle, and Kendra Todd, one of the 1st winners of "The Apprentice," on her stage.
Learn More About Christy Whitman:
Vist Christy's website: https://www.christywhitman.com/
Get Christy's book "Quantum Success" for free when you cover shipping: https://quantumsuccessbook.com
Follow Christy Whitman on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christywhitmaninternational
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christywhitman1/
Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible.
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Twitter: @mattbrauning
Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW
Friday May 24, 2019
Friday May 24, 2019
Ep #126 - Christian Chasmer joins me today for a special interview. Christian empowers entrepreneurs to live their best life so that they can impact the world. At 26 years old, this young entrepreneur has already built two successful companies.
Starting in college, Christian built a franchise from $0 to $1.2 million in annual revenue. He then co-founded the real estate development company CC Solutions and grew it to $6 million in revenue in under 2 years. He’s also the author of the #1 best selling book "Lose the Limits: Break Your Limiting Beliefs, Become a More Productive You, Achieve Everything You Want in Life."
The secret to his success lies in the systems he uses for both his personal life and his businesses. These are systems we touch on in today's interview as well as details about creating your best life.
Learn More About Christian Chasmer:
Purchases Christian's Book, "Lose Your Limits" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lose-Your-Limits-Struggling-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B077F4D89F
Check Out Christian's Blog: https://elevateyoursystems.com/blog/
Connect with Christian on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cchasmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-chasmer/
Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible.
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Instagram: @mattbrauning
Twitter: @mattbrauning
Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW
Monday May 20, 2019
Monday May 20, 2019
Episode #125 - Baeth Davis, the "Palm Pilot for the Soul of Your Business" and the "Intuitive Business Catalyst" joins the show this week for a fascinating sit-down interview. Baeth has been helping spirit rich entrepreneurs build six and seven-figure businesses that are both purpose-full and profitable for nearly two decades. She is a past winner of the highly coverted Glazer-Kennedy "Information Marketer of the Year Award" and she's been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Women's World, and the LA Times. Baeth has also appeared on NPR, Radio Europe, and BBC-5, and you've likely seen her on network TV as well.
Baeth presents nationwide at conferences and seminars. She was a featured guest on Lifetime Television's "Head to Toe" where she worked directly with a makeover candidate on finding life purpose. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Baeth regularly hosts and presents her seminar called "You Life Purpose is in YOUR Hands - Literally!" at resorts and business conferences. She is a sought after guest for radio and television.
Contact Baeth Davis:
Book a Strategy Call with Baeth to Align Your Design: https://baeth.com/
Follow Baeth Davis on Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InnovativeVisionarySummit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baethdavis/
Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible.
Also, I love to hear from the fans and listeners. Please share your feedback, guest suggestions, or ideas for show topics with me on social media.
Facebook: @mattbrauning
Instagram: @mattbrauning
Twitter: @mattbrauning
Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW
Friday May 17, 2019
Friday May 17, 2019
Episode #124 - Today, I am joined by Matthew Januszek, an entrepreneur in the health, wellness, and fitness space that turned his passion into a $33 million-dollar global business.
Since co-founding his business, Escape Fitness, Matthew has turned it into a global brand that has been chosen by major companies and independent fitness professionals, such as Equinox, 1Rebel, Sanctuary Fitness, and the UFC!
Matthew has continued to be a powerful advocate for functional training. His company's goal is to motivate and inspire people to get started and create exercise habits that last.
Matthew travels the world, helping studios and gyms to turn their visions into world-class fitness destinations and awesome training experiences. He has started five companies and sits on the board of three companies across three continents.
In his spare time, Matthew also interviews industry experts to share insight and experiences on his own podcast called "Escape Your Limits."
Visit Matthew Januszek's Website and Listen to his Podcast:
Visit the Escape Fitness Website: https://escapefitness.com
Listen to "The Escape Your Limits" Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/escape-your-limits/id1321349827
Connect with Matthew Januszek on Social Media:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/matthewjanuszek/
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matthewjanuszek/
Whether you are new to The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast or are a fan, please don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show. Your support and your reviews help this show to attract prolific guests and to provide the best listening experience possible.
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Facebook: @mattbrauning
Instagram: @mattbrauning
Twitter: @mattbrauning
Get a copy of my brand new book, "The Firebox Principle," on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Firebox-Principle-Drives-Every-Entrepreneur-ebook/dp/B07FDKK9QW