Today's episode is with the host of the wildly successful top 20 entrepreneurship podcast, Mr. Alex Sanfilippo. His podcast, Creating a Brand, shares actionable content from successful leaders and subject matter experts on topics that help entrepreneurs make their first or next step in business the right one. As no stranger to failure, Alex has had multiple failed business ideas, but what separates Alex is that he knows how to use his failures to his advantage. Alex has a passion for entrepreneurship and adding value to your life and business through his podcast, blog, masterclass, and upcoming book. Some of the things we talk about are:How focusing on giving value helps shift your focus from the end result to the present moment.How and when Alex's life shifted from wanting to make 30 Under 30 to wanting to give valueWhat the question, "Were you a person of value or a person of profit" has done for Alex and his mindsetHow when you're serving people, it's really hard to fail.How to change your lens to see failure as an opportunityHow having a mindset of abundance will help shift your lens from failure being a terrible thing to failure being an opportunity.A couple of reflection hack's that Alex uses to create his best self on a daily basis.
Today, we’re hanging out with former professional golfer turned speaker, writer, and development coach – Thane Marcus Ringler. Thane currently lives out in CO with his newly married wife Evan and is passionate about speaking TO the journey FROM the journey. After competing as a professional golfer, Thane refocused his efforts on bringing the habits, mindsets, and disciplines of a Pro Golfer to people in everyday life. Through coaching, online courses, blog posts, books, his podcast The Up & Comers Show, and love for making a great cup of coffee, Thane Marcus has the resources you need to live and work better.Some of the things we talk about are:What makes a great cup of coffee a GREAT cup of coffeeHow to make sure that we don't get our identity wrapped up in WHAT WE DOThe practical tips that we used to work through after leaving his dream of playing on the PGA TourThe lessons that he has learned from GolfHow to fight the YIPS no matter what area of your life in battling with itThe importance of using the 3 Step method, Retroactively, Actively, and Proactively, to learn from the difficult times you've gone throughHow self-awareness is not a destination. It’s an ongoing processHow being able to show your emotions is a superpower that we both are so thankful for our wives to be able to pull those emotions out of usWhy neither the failures nor the success is what’s important…Thane's IG - @thanemarcusThane's FB - Thane Marcus RinglerThane's Twitter - @thanemarcusThane's Website - https://www.thanemarcus.com/Thane's Course - Take Ownership - Growing Self-AwarenessThane's Book - From Here to ThereStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
In this short clip, Jake shares how to reframe your fears. Whether those fears are starting a business, dating, fear of failing, whatever it might be, Jake gives tips on how to reframe those fears so that you can push past those fears.The full episode is filled with value as Jake shares the importance of the question, why not me; how to separate your behavior from your identity, why we need to pursue something outside of our comfort zone every single day and so much more!Episode 34 - Elevate Your Life with Lifestyle Entrepreneur and Founder of Professional Basketball Combine, Jake KelferJake's IG - @jakekelferJake's Twitter - @jakekelferJake's Facebook - @jakekelferjourneyJake's Website - https://www.jakekelfer.com/Jake's Book - Elevate BeyondStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Today, we get to hang out with a Guinness World Record Holder, Mr. Chris Duffin. Chris is known as the Mad Scientist of Strength as he is the only person to Squat & Deadlift 1,000lbs for reps. He is an inventor, thought leader, and serial entrepreneur. Chris is the co-founder of Kabuki Strength, a globally recognized brand, where he serves as the Chief Visionary Officer. Chris’s book, The Eagle and the Dragon, gives incredible advice and motivation as it follows Chris’ journey into the darkness of his own heart. You get to witness the powerful transformation of alcoholism, pain, and defeat turn into vision, character, and victory. Some of the things we talk about are:How Chris used his upbringing of homelessness, living in the woods, drugs, taking full custody of his younger siblings and so much more to fuel his successHow you NEED to be in love with the processWhy Chris chose to sell his homes, properties, etc... and move into a small apartmentThe difference between a WANTREPRENEUR and an ENTREPRENEURWhy you need to figure out what your "North Star" is so that when times of failure, setback, or slowness comes you know WHY you're continuing to push forwardThe 3 Step Process for organizing your life and timeWhy we need to let our children FAIL at an early age to ultimately set them up to be strong resilient adultsThe 3 Things that ALL GREAT ONES have in common. In order to be GREAT, you need ALL 3.Chris's IG - @mad_scientist_duffinChris's FB - @chrisduffinstrongChris's LinkedIn - Chris DuffinChris's Website - https://christopherduffin.com/Chris's Book - The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and ReinventionKabuki Strength Website - Kabuki StrengthStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Today, we get to hang out with one of the most sought-after sales experts in the world. He is a domination mindset coach and new economy keynote speaker – Joe Semaan. Joe’s story is about as inspiring as they come. He moved out to CA and lived out of his car for 5 months; Lost hundreds of thousands of dollars, his credit, and was evicted from his home; Started a coaching business with zero money in the middle of the great recession in 2007-2008 just to name a few! Through this all though, he learned how to create a high-performance culture in today’s business world along with the 2 most essential and recession-proof skills needed to win in life and business.Some of the things we talk about are:How we tend to OVER-GLORIFY failureThe excitement of failure and what that meansWhy self-awareness is CRUCIAL to you succeeding in lifeHow the most motivating times of Joe's life have come from painThe one solution for anyone to make a switch from failure to success or from pain to healingHow we need to EXPECt failure, heartbreak, setback, etc... and see them as little gifts designed to help you make better adjustments so you don't waste even more time.How if you never give up, you can't lose.Why Joe clings so tightly to his childhood which has helped him succeed as an adult.Joe's IG - @joecoachJoe's FB - @joecoachTOPJoe's Website - Joe SemaanJoe's LinkedIn - Joe SemaanStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Today, we’re hanging out with Financial Educator, High-Performance Life Coach, and International Best Selling Author – Rory Douglas. Rory has over 25 years of experience in the Entertainment and Investment industry empowering entrepreneurs to pursue their purpose. Today, he supports individuals in answering the questions: “Who Am I, What do I want, and How do I get it? Douglas is a Master Coach who combines life coaching with the principles of spiritual psychology to support people out of suffering and limitation and into fulfillment. Bottom line: he helps people get “over it and on with it!” Some of the things we talk about are:How people need to understand both sides of faith: Success and FailureHow success is found in a pile of mistakesThe difference between being stretched and squeezedHow most people spend so much time looking outwardly for greatness when really we should be looking inwardly because that's where true greatness lives.How to use your setbacks as your superpowerHow your dreams are not figments of your imagination. They're really glimpses of your future.YOU HAVE GREATNESS INSIDE OF YOU!
In this short clip, Pete talks about how figuring out your MVP (Mission, Vision, and Purpose) will help clarify and simplify your life. He then gives 3 practical tips on HOW to figure out your MVP and apply it to your life every day.The full episode is amazing! Pete shares so many practical tips and tools on how to improve your day to day life, how to keep going after you fail, along with why we should pursue significance over success. Episode 26 - Choose Significance over Success with National Director at Nation of Coaches, Pete WehryPete's Twitter - @CoachPeteWehryPete's Facebook - Peter M. WehryNation of Coaches Website - https://www.nationsofcoaches.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Today, we are hanging with America’s #1 Millennial Expert, Gabrielle Bosche. Gabrielle is a Millennial Strategist and one of the most booked Millennial motivation experts in the world. She is the founder and President of The Millennial Solution, an international training and consulting company bridging the generation gap. Gabrielle is a two-time bestselling author and TEDx sensation who has spoken on stages with the top performers in the world. She has developed Millennial engagement strategies for presidential campaigns, top military generals, and Fortune 500 companies. Gabrielle and her husband’s most recent book, The Purpose Factor, helps you gain extreme clarity for why you're here and what to do about it. The book has received high praise from people such as The Rock, Lewis Howes, Marie Forleo, Simone Biles, and many many more.Some of the things we talk about are:How to define PURPOSEIf your purpose shifts in different stages of your life or if it always stays the sameThe 4 Elements that purpose is made ofHow to move from "oh crap, I might fail at this. " To - "Let's rock n roll even if I might fail."The 3 questions we should ask ourselves after we "fail"How, if you look at failure as feeding your ego, your perspective on failure changes.How your "WHY" is your motivation and your Purpose is more of a question of "WHO" - WHO are you and WHO are you going to helpWhat is our "PULL-PASSION" and why is it so important to personally growThe Purpose Factor: Extreme Clarity for Why You're Here and What to Do About It.Gabrielle's IG - @gabrielleboscheGabrielle's Twitter - @SaysGabrielleGabrielle's FB - @Gabrielle Bosche (Jackson)Gabrielle's Website - Gabrielle BoscheStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
In this short clip, Justin talks about why, if someone wants to be great, they NEED to leave their comfort zone. He says, "Making new mistakes is making progress in disguise." The full episode is incredible! Justin's enthusiasm is through the roof and you can sense that he has this earnest desire to help people improve their mental state. Episode 9 is jam-packed with practical tips that you can apply to your life TODAY!Episode 9 - Using Failure to Fuel You with Justin Su'aJustin's IG - @justinsuaJustin's Twitter - @JustinsuaJustin's Podcast - Increase Your ImpactJustin's Book - Parent Pep TalksJustin's Book - Mentally Tough TeensStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Today, we are hanging out with one of the nation’s top 10 motivational speakers – Brant Menswar. Brant is a critically acclaimed author, award-winning musician, podcast host, and the CEO and founder of Rock Star Impact, a boutique agency that teaches people and organizations how to cultivate values-based leadership. He’s been on stage for some of the top corporations in the country compelling audiences to dive deeper into their lives and start living on purpose. He has a powerful new book, Black Sheep, that shows you how to unleash your own black sheep―the five core values that make you who you are―to unleash the extraordinary, awe-inspiring, undiscovered you.Some of the things we talked about are:How failure, similar to a rocket ship, is a launching pad to your success.How Brant's biggest failure of his life led to him writing Black SheepThe 3 questions to ask yourself on figuring out if a decision is a good decision or not How good decisions have nothing to do with the outcomesHow to figure out your non-negotiables in lifeHow sheep come running to the person who feeds them - not necessarily the owner. So. feed your sheep!Brant's Book - Black Sheep: Unleash the Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered YouFind Your Black Sheep WebsiteBrant's IG - @BrantMenswarBrant's Twitter - @BrantMenswarBrant's FB - @BrantMenswarBrant's Podcast - Thoughts That RockBrant's Website - Brant MenswarStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
In this short clip, we talk about a few different ways to prepare yourself mentally for failure along with how to continue pressing on through the failure.The full episode is so good as we talk about constructing your success from your failures. Dave is a seasoned entrepreneur and has been through it all. He’s been featured on Forbes, Yahoo Finance, Entrepreneur Magazine, and much more. Dave has some incredible insight and wisdom to share from the lessons that he has learned on his journey.Episode 24 - Constructing Your Success with Dave FerreraDave's IG - @daveferreraocDave's LinkedIn - Dave FerreraDave's Website - https://www.quantumfundoc.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Today, we’re hanging out with the Hosts of the Sweat It Out Podcast, Anthony Mendez and Josh Evans. Sweat It Out features real-life conversations between Anthony and Josh with fitness industry leaders talking about current workout trends, take-home tips, and business advice from those who know the fitness industry best. Anthony is a top athlete and coach for PUMA specializing in loaded and unloaded movement training as well as a coach for fitness professionals looking to take their business to the next level. Josh is a Strength & Conditioning coach specializing in unconventional movement, incorporating methods such as steel mace, KB, and bodyweight training. They are both all about nourishing the MIND, BODY, & SOUL through movement and nutrition. This episode is a lot of fun as we talk about:The importance of failureHow failure is feedbackHow failure is actually the light that guides you in a dark roomThe importance of letting people fall flat on their face and failWhy we need to do uncomfortable things every dayWhy we need to calendar in our success every dayHow we wouldn't know what failure is if we did not failAnthony's IG - @mendezfitnessJosh's IG - @themvmtcoachAnthony's Website - https://mendezfitness.com/Sweat It Out Podcast IG - @sweatitout.podcastSweat It Out PodcastStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
We talk about a couple of my "No Quit Living" stories. We also talk about the importance of finding time to read; what accountability means to me; and why I chose the quote from Batman Begins, "Why do we fall down? so that we can get back up."You can also find mine and Chris's conversation below from his time with me on the Studying Failure podcast.Episode 36 - No Quit Living with Christopher J. WirthChris's IG - @no_quit_livingChris's Podcast - No Quit LivingChris's Website - https://www.noquitliving.com/Chris's Book - The Positivity TribeStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Today, we get to talk with the VP of Growth at IMVU, the World’s Largest 3D Avatar Chat game. We’re hanging with Lomit Patel. Lomit is a seasoned growth marketing executive who has held leadership roles at various early-stage startups to help scale growth to $500M+ valuations including Roku (IPO), Texture (acquired by Apple), TrustedID (acquired by Equifax), and Earthlink. He is a public speaker, author, advisor, and recognized as a Mobile Hero by Liftoff. Lomit’s new best-selling book, LEAN AI: How Innovative Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to Grow hit #1 as a New Release in Business Marketing upon its release back in March.This episode is so powerful as Lomit opens up and gets vulnerable about his childhood and how his experiences as a kid helped set him up for the success that he has created today.Some of the things we talk about are:The importance of defining success and failure for yourself instead of living it through someone else's lens.How he learned at a young age that it's better to be interested than to be interesting.The importance of being able to communicate well with people. If you don't know how to communicate well, you will be limited to how far you can go.Why we need to build the muscle of resiliency by putting ourselves outside of our comfort zone.Why as parents we need to define the action instead of the person.If people should pursue failure.Parenting & failure and the importance of actions over words. Lomit's LinkedIn - Lomit PatelLomit's Website - https://www.lomitpatel.com/Lomit's Book - LEAN AI: How Innovative Startups Use Artificial Intelligence to GrowStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Episode 17 - Turning Crisis into Success with Richard & Charly JaffeCharly's IG - @charlyjaffeRichard's Twitter - @rbjaffeBook Website - https://www.crisisintosuccess.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Some of the things we talk about are:How our healthcare system has failed usWhy we must get to the core of our issues and stop just putting a band-aid on everythingWhy we need to start speaking kindly and compassionately to our bodiesWhen we think our body is failing us, we need to change the way we view our body. Why we need to stop focusing primarily on the pain and start looking elsewhere in the body.Why we need to treat what doesn't move well and not only on what's painful.Dr. Armia's IG - @docphyzioDr. Armia's LinkedIn - @Dr. Armia AbdoDr. Amia's Website - https://docphyzio.com/Studying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Anthony's Youtube Video on the 6 Stages of Logically Processing FailureAnthony's IG - @AnthonyTrucksAnthony's Twitter - @AnthonyTrucksAnthony's Facebook - Anthony TrucksAnthony's Youtube - Anthony TrucksAnthony's Website - https://anthonytrucks.com/Anthony's Podcast - Aww Shift PodcastStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Some of the highlights from this episode are:Zig Ziglar's quote - "Failure is an event, not a person."How we should Frame our Failures.What Chris means by using the 24-hour rule after a loss or failure.How to get out of and make sure we don't stay in the mindset of wallowing in our failures.Why we need to study failure to achieve success.Chris and I talk about when people fail us, and he uses a tremendous analogy of being on a bus.The importance of owning your failure.Chris's IG - @no_quit_livingChris's Podcast - No Quit LivingChris's Website - https://www.noquitliving.com/Chris's Book - The Positivity TribeStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Todd's IG - @todd.stottTodd's Twitter - @ToddStottlemyreTodd's Website - https://toddofficial.com/Todd's Book - Relentless Success: 9 Point System for Major League AchievementTodd's Youtube - Todd StottlemyreStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_
Some of the highlights from this episode are:The one question he is continuously asking himself, "Why Not Me?"How he started PBC and the fears that came with thatHow we go about separating our behavior from our identityHow defining success for yourself will help drive nearly every decisionWhy we just need 1 person to believe in usHow we can reframe our fears and failuresIf what you're doing feels weird and/or uncomfortable, you're headed in the right directionJake's IG - @jakekelferJake's Twitter - @jakekelferJake's Facebook - @jakekelferjourneyJake's Website - https://www.jakekelfer.com/Jake's Book - Elevate BeyondStudying Failure IG - @studyingfailureStudying Failure's Facebook - Studying FailureStudying Failure Website - https://www.studyingfailure.com/Jon's Twitter -@Jon_Egan_Jon's IG - @Jon_Egan_