The Shining Icon Show

Steve Sims is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest.   Just some of the extraordinary experiences that Steve and his team have made possible for his A-list clientele include: Closed a museum in Florence for a private dinner party for 6 at the feet of Michelangelo’s David and had Andrea Bocelli come in and serenade the guests Taking a submarine trip to the Titanic Becoming James Bond for a weekend in Monte Carlo Hanging out and jamming with celebrity recording artists, such as Guns & Roses drummer Matt Sorum and playing guitar with ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons Taking private cooking lessons with the world’s finest executive chefs In addition, Steve has also: Been featured in Ivy League publications, including: Forbes, The Wall St. Journal, South China Post and The London Times and over 50 others Invited to speak regularly at Luxury Clubs, Entrepreneurial Groups & Universities worldwide, and even had the honor to Speak at Harvard – TWICE! Worked for Royalty, Presidents, A-list celebrities, the rich and famous and the richer and unknown.  Consulted for major award shows, credit card companies, luxury brands and even consulted for well-known consultants 🙂 Did we mention he’s even spoken at the Pentagon?   “STEVE SIMS DEFINES WHAT IT MEANS TO BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF” - ELTON JOHN     Order Steves book “Bluefishing” https://www.amazon.com/Bluefishing-Art-Making-Things-Happen/dp/1501152521/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=   Visit us: https://shiningicon.com/   Write your next Best-Selling Book: https://shiningicon.com/book

On today’s episode, Thaddeus Gala joins the show. Thaddeus is the founder of Guardians Mastermind, where he focuses on health, wealth, and making an impact on the world. As an entrepreneur at heart, he mentors business owners and leaders on how to grow and scale their businesses. He has helped entrepreneurs save millions in taxes and works with top financial advisors on helping business owners reduce their tax liability by up to 96% every year keeping their money completely liquid. Dr. Gala initially went into natural health care to save his mom's life after she was facing a debilitating condition doctors claimed would have her forever wheelchair-bound. Today, his mother is healthy and thriving. Now he oversees over 50,000 yearly patient interactions in his clinics. On April 25-28th, Thaddeus is hosting the yearly Guardians Mastermind, headlined by GaryVee, David Meltzer, our Co-host Jaramy Eugene Wilson and a lineup of world-class speakers. You won’t want to miss this event. Register Here: https://go.guardiansretreat.com/ Follow Thaddeus: https://www.instagram.com/galathaddeus/ Shining Icon: https://shiningicon.com 

On this episode, Bobby & Sofia Castro join the show! Bobby & Sofia started from very humble beginnings. Bobby has a 9th grade education and Sofia a 10th grade education. They didn’t let other people tell them what they could accomplish.   Together, Bobby & Sofia built and sold a company for $1 Billion and today they have $750 Million in Multi-Family real estate assets. How did they do it? By becoming “UPSIDERS” Listen ad Bobby & Sofia share their trademarked phrases like PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) and “Non-Refundable Minutes.” They say they had to unplug from their environment and work on themselves first.   Today, Bobby’s entrepreneurial journey has allowed him to be financially independent and provide generational wealth for his family. He’s had the honor of being recognized by Inc. 500/5000 List 13 times, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, Entrepreneur, Hispanic 500, Wallstreet Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, and was even the recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2012.   So, if there’s one thing that Bobby knows, it’s that above all, the key to scaling a business is leadership. As a leader of a successful company for more than 18 years, Bobby instilled a positive mental attitude (PMA™) in his team by creating a workplace environment that inspired top-level performance and unheard-of revenue returns.   You won’t want to miss this episode and stay tuned for Bobby’s upcoming book!   To contact Bobby, visit: https://nonrefundableminutes.com/   To contact Sofia, visit: http://sofiacastroofficial.com/

Tom McCarthy is a father of two, husband of 30 years, CEO or Board Member of 8 companies, an early-stage investor in over 40 companies, and worldwide philanthropist.   In the corporate world, Tom’s clients include Cisco Systems, Microsoft, Wells Fargo, Salesforce, Met Life and many others. He has also helped several CEO’s and Executive Teams realize their dream of taking their companies public.   Tom is the Best Selling author of his new book, The Breakthrough Code, available everywhere books are sold.   What is The Breakthrough Code? A Story about a life without limits! If you’re someone with big dreams or building a vision and especially if you’ve already created something.   ​You already know how challenging yet necessary it is to know where to focus, how to overcome your limits and when to re-invent yourself to stay relevant.   ​In fact, almost 95% of our daily activities are dictated by our habits.   ​The Breakthrough Code is about understanding how to create laser focus, upgrading your mental powers and getting what you want easier and faster by becoming a codebreaker.   Tom has been called the World’s #1 High Stakes Performance Coach and he has been selected by Forbes as an expert and thought leader in the areas of leadership, communication, and peak performance for their Knowledge Innovation Center.   Order The Breakthrough Code: https://thebreakthroughcode.com/   For more, visit: https://shiningicon.com/

UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF WEALTH HIDDEN FROM THE MASSES. Crypto Wealth Coach Founder & Best Selling Author, Seth Maniscalco joins the show. What is Prohibited Profits? Whether you are an accredited investor new to investment or have just wanted to find a way to capitalize on modern shifts in wealth during these difficult times. You already know how difficult, yet important it is to stay up to date on relevant data, make decisions without emotions and be able to practically predict the future. In fact, Most people already know that 1% of the population holds 98% of the wealth. There are only a few opportunities in each lifetime, to join those ranks. We are living through one of those rare opportunities, now. Prohibited Profits shares how you can learn from history, giving you proven modern-day strategies to capture wealth and secure a fortune that will outlive you and your ancestors. Learn Seth Maniscalco’s proven 11-point checklist on locating opportunities years before they are mainstream. Seth also shares how to spot 1000%+ upside opportunities, how to take advantage of them, how to reduce risk, planning for exits and most importantly, how to KEEP more of your hard earned money.   Who is Seth Maniscalco:  "I invested in my first RothIRA at 19yrs old while living abroad and I have been investing in Wall Street & technology for over 20 Years… So many of these so called “crypto gurus” have barely been alive for 20 years and they lack experience in ALL of the money markets… My results come from a place of integrity because I have been doing this for a very long time and I’ve learned many valuable lessons along my journey… Stocks, Real Estate, Foreign Exchange, Binary Options, a $35M annual business, and I always put my customers first… If you decide to jump in to crypto because it’s hot, be sure to partner with someone who has hands on experience in technology, a BS in Electronics, and an advanced education in the most important aspect of this space…Blockchain Technology!"- Seth   Buy Prohibited Profits: https://prohibitedprofits.com/ Buy On Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Prohibited-Profits-Unlock-secrets-wealth/dp/B09M5456LM   For more, visit: https://shiningicon.com

Brian Fanzo Brian Fanzo is a digital futurist keynote speaker who translates the trends of tomorrow to inspire change today. His customized and personalized programs showcase real-world stories and examples of forward-thinking people and businesses.   He teaches companies of all sizes how to leverage technology in real-time in order to engage their customers at the right time. Brian has a gift for bringing people together online and offline.   He has worked in 76 countries, highlighting his passion for change, collaboration, and technology.   On this episode, we dive deep into the world of NFT’s. We talk about the importance of community and culture, both in the virtual world and in real life. What you will begin to understand, is the connection between NFT/virtual communities and their real-life application.   Listen and Brian and Carson discuss the connection between authenticity, vulnerability, community, connection, shared values, and the ability to find your tribe through NFT's.   Brian explains the importance of art, utility and security in the industry for anyone getting into the NFT space.   He is also the host of the NFT 365 podcast and founder of $ADHD coin. You can learn more about Brian and all of his projects by joining his discord subscribing to his podcast or joining his discord (Links below).   Listen to NFT 365: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nft-365-1st-daily-podcast-buying-an-nft-mint-every-day/id1594917193 Join Fanzo's Discord: https://discord.com/invite/adhdcoin Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/isocialfanz  

Lee MJ Elias is a 2x award-winning author and has coached at the professional, collegiate, and youth levels. In addition, Lee’s professional experience includes having helped organizations such as the NHL, NBC, Hearst Media, A&E, Madison Square Garden, and several sports organizations. Lee is an acclaimed keynote speaker in both virtual and in-person events, in addition to being a professor focusing on sports coaching leadership. Lee is passionate about his mission to make the world believe in teamwork through his speaking and consulting work. While working in sports, business and team-building are his passion, Lee will tell you that his greatest accomplishment is his family; Janet and their two children, Logan and Alina. On this episode, we talk about the importance of trust and teamwork. Lee shares the story of taking over a losing hockey team before changing everything. The conversation leads to the importance of your identity. Do you feel like a winner? Carson & Lee discuss the path to shift your identity to begin feeling like a winner, whether on the field or your own life. We also discuss leadership, fear of failure, living in the present moment, taking one step at a time, and becoming your own hero in life.   For more from Lee MJ Elias: Podcast - Win - Championship Traits for Life - https://www.pivotalmoments.org/grit Amazon Author Page - https://amzn.to/3i5mD4R Visit Shining Icon: https://shiningicon.com/

Tyler Bossetti is the Co-Founder of “0 Percent.” Tyler is a real estate investor and financial coach who has completed more than 4,000 real estate transactions, building an 8-figure real estate portfolio.   Beyond his financial success, Tyler Bossetti is a leader of people. His life began in rural Ohio with limiting beliefs about success, money, and life. Through facing adversity, Tyler shares how running changed his life, why you should always take the stairs and why you should be more like a Buffalo, and less like a sheep.   Tyler shares the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and why most people live paycheck to paycheck because of complex tax codes and a lack of financial literacy.   Tyler is an expert at helping others gain financial literacy.  In this episode, he discusses how to leverage your assets (starting with yourself) and the benefits of combining Bitcoin and Real Estate.   His insights will inspire, motivate and move you to take action towards what you want out of life. Most importantly, his story will empower you to become who you were meant to be. He truly believes that if he can make it out of rural Ohio to become successful, that anyone can as long as they are willing to face the obstacles in front of them with conviction.   To contact Tyler, visit: https://0percent.com/ https://www.tylerbossetti.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerbossetti/   For more on Shining Icon visit: https://shiningicon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/shining.icon/

Patti Stanger is best known for her BravoTv hit show, “The Millionaire Matchmaker.” Her show is streamed in over 200+ countries and is the highest repeated show on Comcast. Patti is also the Author of her Best-Selling book, “Become Your Own Matchmaker,” and "The Millionaire Expert."   Patti is the expert authority in love. Patti is also the industry-leading millionaire expert, after spending more than 30 years consulting millionaires and billionaires on their business and personal lives. Patti knows how to build international multi-million-dollar brands of her own. Patti founded and built “Millionaires Club 123” to international success, recognized as the leader in the matchmaking industry.   The Millionaire Expert: https://millionaireexpertbook.com/ Shining Icon: https://shiningicon.com/  

As a self-made business mogul, Bobby Castro exemplifies the transformation from entrepreneur to leader. With only a ninth-grade education, Bobby founded Bankers Healthcare Group in 2001 with an investment of just $25,000. Today, he’s reached a net worth of $300 million. An avid real estate investor for nearly a decade, Bobby has a portfolio of rental apartment buildings currently worth more than $450 million. Bobby knows that above all, the key to scaling a business is leadership. As the leader of his company for more than 18 years Bobby instilled in his team a positive mental attitude (PMA), creating a workplace environment that inspired top-level performance and unheard-of revenue returns. Under Bobby’s leadership, BHG grew exponentially, from a valuation of zero dollars to $1 Billion! Bobby's most aspiring quality, and what truly makes him a Shining Icon is his commitment to contribution, community, and social responsibility. Both Bobby and BHG proudly support charitable organizations locally in Florida, Syracuse, and nationally like Operation Smile, Food for the Poor, American Cancer Society, Thembelihle Primary School and House Calls for the Homeless and more. On this episode, Bobby shares those billion-dollar daily habits, along with the mindsets that have made him successful. He also shares how he lit his own fire for life, after years of chasing get rich quick schemes and fast success dreams. Connect With Shining Icon: https://www.instagram.com/shining.icon/ Connect With Bobby Castro:  https://www.instagram.com/officialbobbycastro/ Connect With Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Coming Soon: https://www.shiningicon.com/

Nick Bradley is the world-renowned business growth and scale-up expert who has completed over 22 business acquisitions and over $5.3 Billion in deals. He's also the host of the Scale Up Your Business Podcast. Nick has run 67 marathons and 24 ultramarathons. In this episode, we talk about SHOWING UP in all areas of your life and business. He shares why the key to your outward success all begins with the inner work of your life. How you do one thing is how you do everything.   Nick Also shares his pillars of success in a start-up, the questions you should be asking, when to pivot, and when you know you have a winning idea.   At the end, you won't want to miss Nick's true purpose on this earth. His perspective might save you from a lifetime of pain, while aligning you with your true purpose. Connect with Shining Icon: https://www.instagram.com/shining.icon/ Connect with Nick Bradley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbradley-scaleupspecialist/ Connect with Carson Jones: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/  

Sam Bakhtiar is a doctor, CEO, World-class bodybuilder, and millionaire visionary entrepreneur of the camp transformation center, which has over 110 locations. Sam is also the founder of the 1% Movement, along with many other successful brands in the fitness space.   On this episode, we talk about Sams life. Sam went from refugee to growing up in America not being able to speak English. That is what initially led Sam to discover sports and bodybuilding.   Sam says those were the days he developed grit and work ethic that would serve him forever. In this episode, we share his story, Sam's keys to success, how he structures every minute of his day, starting a new business from nothing, and the importance of building relationship equity with the people in your life.   Here is Sams story…   Connect With Shining Icon: https://www.instagram.com/shining.icon/ Connect With Sam Bakhtiar: https://www.instagram.com/sambakhtiar/ Sams Website: https://sambakhtiar.com/ Connect With Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Coming Soon: https://www.shiningicon.com/

Dr. Bill Dorfman is the celebrity dentist featured on ABC’s Extreme Makeover, philanthropist founder of the Leap Foundation, and inventor of Zoom teeth whitening. In addition to those accomplishments, he is a NY Times Best Selling author and holds 16-lifetime achievement awards.   On this episode, Bill shares his life-defining moment when he became the celebrity dentist for ABC’s Extreme Makeover. He shares how he landed the opportunity, worldwide publicity, and how it grew his business to $200 Million in sales.   We also talk discuss his view on failure, how to master opportunities, his experience selling on QVC, and how to get celebrities to speak at your foundation.   Dr. Bill Dorfman is a true Shining Icon... Here is his story! Connect With Shining Icon: https://www.instagram.com/shining.icon/ Connect With Dr. Dorfman: https://www.instagram.com/drbilldorfman/ LEAP Foundation: https://www.leapfoundation.com/ Connect With Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Coming Soon: https://www.shiningicon.com/

Peter Taunton is the Iconic Founder of Snap Fitness & Lift Brands but his success didn’t happen overnight. After leaving college, Peter went from professional Racquetball player to fitness club owner making a $16,000 per year salary.   After 8 years, Peter made enough money to buy the fitness club outright from the same owners that hired him. Even that wasn’t easy, Peter had to make difficult decisions from Day 1, including firing many of the workers who were contributing to the club's failure.   Even after that location was successful, Peter had ambitions to create a better fitness model. He removed the swimming pools, tennis courts and cut down the fitness club model down to the fitness essentials.   Within 90 days, the club, which would become Snap Fitness, was positive cash flowing. Once he successfully launched 3 clubs, he knew he had a franchise concept at scale.   In the next year, he opened 15 clubs, systemized his franchise model, and took on his role at the head coach of a fast scaling business. Today, Peters companies have over 6000 locations in 28 countries across Lift Brands and became the gold standard for scaling a fitness brand.   In this episode, he shares his success model, the importance of staying lean, systemization, and scaling with company culture. Everything Peter has ever built starts with a great team around him.   Connect With Shining Icon: https://www.instagram.com/shining.icon/ Connect With Peter: https://www.instagram.com/peter_taunton/ Connect With Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Coming Soon: https://www.shiningicon.com/

Robert Freund is the founder of Influencers IQ and Robert Freund Law. Most people don’t think about hiring a legal team for influencer contracts, or to run their ads, until it’s too late.    Did you know that a lot of the giveaways you see online are actually illegally run? Did you know that the wrong verbiage in your ads could literally cost you millions? Are you signing contracts with the influencers you work with? How about dropshipping laws?   In this episode, we discuss everything that you need to keep your brand above board and out of the courtroom. Connect with Robert: https://www.instagram.com/robertfreundlaw/  Connect with Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/

Dillon Kivo has been featured in Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur.com, Huffington Post, MSNBC, Nasdaq, Yahoo and more. He also founded Kivodaily.com, one of the fastest-growing digital publications in the world. Learn how to build relationships with journalists, get featured in major publications and how to create your massive digital footprint. Https://www.giantvoicesmedia.com My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Dillon Kivo: https://www.instagram.com/dillonkivo/

Chris Cunningham transformed his career by doing work for free to build relationships. Now, he is the VP of Elevator Marketing, one of the top marketing agencies in the world. Chris has worked with companies like Lyft, Postmates, Draft Kings & Cardone Enterprises.  He is also the partner of That Pillow Guy, a custom pillow company that works with the biggest influencers in the world like DJ Khaled, Michael Strahan, Snoop Dogg and many others! We talk content, influencers, A list clients, fortune 500 companies and the power of free! https://giantvoicesmedia.com/

Buster Scher took a lifelong obsession with sports and turned it into a successful career. At age 15, he founded Hoopsnation, which now has over 800,000 followers on Instagram and does millions of impressions online. Along the way, he had a radio show with the NBA, interned with Gary Vee, worked with artists like Meek Mill and plays video games with NBA superstars on Twitch. https://giantvoicesmedia.com/ Carson: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Buster: https://www.instagram.com/buster/

Yan Stavisski was $82K in debt when he decided to learn how credit works! Now he's financially free! He leverages credit to build businesses, book first-class flights and stay at the nicest resorts in the world while paying pennies on the dollar! Yan shares some of his best credit secrets that banks and creditors don't want you to hear! https://giantvoicesmedia.com/ My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Yan: https://www.instagram.com/yanstavisski/

Brodie Kern went from drug addict to a successful serial entrepreneur, and now he helps others revolutionize their own lives. We talk addiction, meditation, being real with yourself, operating in extremes, making radical changes, mentorship and what he means when he says "stop listening to yourself & start talking to yourself." My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carsonjoness/ Brodie: https://www.instagram.com/brodiekern/ https://giantvoicesmedia.com/