Talking to Cool People w/ Jason Frazell

Third time guest of the show Steve comes back to talk about his new book "Life on the X" and talks about the important lessons he learned on the battlefield and in the war room that can be applied in business and life.Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams.As an in-demand speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.Stephen served in the Navy from 1992-2019 and has trained and led U.S. and foreign partner special operations forces on high-risk and strategically vital missions across the globe, including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.He recently co-developed and taught “Warrior Toughness” training for The U.S. Navy. This vital program fundamentally changed the culture of the Navy in how it trains and prepares young sailors and officers for the acute stress of intense combat operations.During his Navy career, Stephen has personally trained thousands of elite military soldiers and Navy SEAL candidates, helping them succeed in severe training courses and overseas combat operations.His first book, Life on the X: A Navy SEAL's Guide to meeting any challenge with Courage, Confidence and Readiness, is set to launch in March 2023.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

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Lynn talks about what's led him to a successful "encore" career, what people should know about taking that leap for themselves and why maintaining curiosity is key."Learn like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow." GhandiLynn Friesth is an Entrepreneur, Executive Coach, and Mentor dedicated to helping Corporate Leaders and Experts develop their “Encore” careers for the next chapter.After a 40-year career in the corporate world, Lynn has been building his Encore career since 2015 and will help others to go farther and faster in creating their “Encore” career.Lynn has worked with such thought leaders in the personal branding and personal business development fields, such as Mike Kim, Jonathan Milligan, and Danny Ozment.https://www.lynnfriesth.com/https://www.facebook.com/Lynn-Friesth-2014403788778538 https://www.instagram.com/lynnfree86/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnfriesth/Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Chris is the founder of 24 companies in high-tech, consumer goods, health, and manufacturing. His products have been sold in more than 11,000 stores in 23 countries. I have users of my tech products in 148 countries across the globe.His newest venture is Gusher. Having started many companies he kept running into the same issue over and over...the best ideas and entrepreneurs were not getting funded and their ideas never saw the light of day. These entrepreneurs weren't getting funded for the most idiotic of reasons...they were not in the right city, or they didn't have the right connections, or they didn't attend the right school, they didn't "look" a certain way, they were too old, they were too young, they were the wrong gender or race, they didn't have the right experience, the right team, or or or or or...you name it and they were rejected because of it. But rarely was the true reason they were rejected because of their idea. So he set out to change this. He believes great ideas can come from anyone anywhere. Andhe believe sthe market and not venture capitalists should be the judge of whether or not these ideas see the light of day. So we created Gusher. Gusher is the simple, quick, and easy way to create and build a startup. Without the need for investors. Without the need for capital. How? Gusher helps Entrepreneurs create and launch startups using performance based equity. Everything from technology, media, and health to design, finance, and gaming. If you have a great idea and need the expertise of others to help bring it to life, Gusher can help. Go to the Gusher site and get started. We're coming out of beta shortly and are now accepting new startups. www.gusher.co Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Darryl is widely recognized as one of the world's best Irish Master Distillers. Few have earned the right to be called a Master, and Darryl has earned it by making some of the best whiskey in the world for well over 20 years. Darryl's wholehearted passion for time-honored traditions and ground breaking innovation have become legendary. When Darryl first entered the whiskey world he had no idea his ancestors owned the original Limavady Distillery. This might explain how/why he developed such a passion for whiskey- it's in his DNA. This journey started several miles from his boyhood home at the Old Bushmills Distillery. It was there he learned the traditions and techniques of Irish Single Malt – from the inside out and everything in between. Flash forward more than two decades and the student has become the master, creating, and celebrating some of the finest whiskeys Ireland has to offer. Since 2010, his brands have been awarded Best in Class at the world's top whiskey awards, over a dozen times. Today, Ireland's greatest Master Distiller takes his leap. Limavady is reborn and breaking new ground for the fast-growing Irish Whiskey category. Darryl is leading the revival in partnership with WhistlePig Whiskey, declaring a new era of Irish Whiskey with Single Malt quality and Single Barrel distinctiveness. As Ireland's first Single Barrel Single Malt Whiskey, Limavady is now celebrating four Gold Medals from the Beverage Testing Institute, Whiskies of the World, The Drinks Business Awards and John Barleycorn Awards, as well as being named “#1 Irish Single Malt" by the Beverage Testing Institute and 2021's “Best Irish Whiskey" by John Barleycorn.https://www.limavady.comhttps://www.facebook.com/limavadywhiskey/https://www.instagram.com/limavadyirishwhiskey/https://www.linkedin.com/company/limavady-whiskeyFind the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Mark shares how to always stack the odds in your favor in business and in life, why true leadership seems like a lost cause and Jason and Mark talk about what it's like to have names that only about a third of people can pronounce correctly."External mastery plus internal mastery plus action equals luck."Mark Lachance is a serial entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and investor. He is a renowned figure in the business world, one who possesses a deep understanding of blitzscaling companies. Having owned and operated several businesses that have experienced hypergrowth through creative business development and lead generation, he is a master of sales and marketing and continues to apply and grow his expertise through current projects.Mark is the CEO and lead investor of Maxy Media Inc., one of the largest TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Google Display Network performance marketing agencies in the world. Currently, Maxy Media is the number one advertiser in terms of monthly spend on the TikTok platform in Canada and top ten in North America.https://www.instagram.com/misterluckyofficial/?hl=enhttps://quiz.theluckyformula.com/theluckyformulaFind the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

On this very special episode to kick off season 4, Jason flips the script and is interviewed by his wife, Kirstin!Listen in to hear Jason answer the questions he loves grilling his guests on, some playful marriage banter and Kirstin sharing her leadership philosophy."Do you want to be right or do you want to create something?" Dr. Phil StutzJason Frazell is an international Growth and Leadership Coach serving high-impact people and teams in the technology space and a personal brand strategist for CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs and side hustlers.Jason is the founder of Jason Frazell Coaching, where he offers one on one executive and leadership coaching, group programs, speaking and workshops. He is a Gallup Global Strengths Coach, specializing in using the CliftonStrengths assessment (formerly Strengthsfinder 2.0) and an Everything DiSC partner through Wiley and Sons. Jason is also a leader at Accomplishment Coaching, a premier International Coaching Federation coach training program and holds a coaching accreditation from the ICF.Prior to moving his own side hustle to full-time, Jason was an award-winning sales professional, working at a variety of technology firms, ranging from F10 to series A startups.Jason also is the host of two podcasts, Talking to Cool People and Talking to Tech People.https://www.jasonfrazell.comFind the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Kelley shares why simplifying your life is crucial, what it's like to not know if you can make payroll at the end of the month, and Jason shares how athletics prepares future leaders in a powerful way."Don't take yourself too seriously. Start working hard as soon as you possibly can."After a successful 20-year career in the throes of Corporate America, he stepped away to found his next company, Tiege Hanley, a 6-year-old e-commerce company with the mission of helping men look and feel amazing. The business has evolved from selling three distinct Skin Care Systems to boasting a wide variety of products, including deodorant, bar soap, body wash, and a detoxifying clay mask. Tiege shipped its 1.5 millionth box in July 2022 and has over 350,000 customers worldwide. Kelley is focused on enriching the experience for all customers and guiding men to healthier lifestyles founded on self-confidence.http://www.tiege.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelleythornton-ceo-tiege-hanley/Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Stefan talks about how AI in the copywriting industry is a good thing, shares his exquisite taste in art and the power of creating the life you want."The cream rises to the top."Stefan Georgi is considered by many to be the world’s best active copywriter, having sold over $1BN in products and services with his words. He’s also an accomplished entrepreneur who has founded or co-founded 9 different businesses that have scaled to at least 7 figures - with several of those businesses reaching the 8 or 9 figure mark. Today Stefan spends much of his time focusing on his Copy Accelerator Mastermind, which helps entrepreneurs and freelancers to create sales funnels that can reach scale and impact more lives. http://www.spg.fun/researchhttps://www.facebook.com/stefanpaulgeorgi/https://www.instagram.com/stefangeorgi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanpaulgeorgi/Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Eugene shares his insights on executive and survival states, what changing by 1% can have an outsized impact and how his journey has led him from a career as a pharmacist to working with high level entrepreneurs."Invest in yourself."Dr. Eugene K. Choi Pharm. D is a Transformational Mindset Coach and a board-certified clinical pharmacist that is on a mission to help talented heart-driven leaders operate at their highest levels of performance, intelligence, and communication. He firmly believes that by activating the powerful executive brain, it maximizes results not just in business leaders, but in humanity as a whole.With a background in clinical pharmacy, neuroscience, and business coaching, his unique science-backed process along with the use of groundbreaking technology helps entrepreneurs figure out how to dramatically improve performance, innovate dynamic solutions, and achieve their goals.Dr. Eugene’s expertise in audience growth has also resulted in him generating over 8 million views on his online articles and over 23 million views on his short films. He has also worked with over 60 entrepreneurs last year alone to help them optimize their mindset and strategy in order to scale their businesses and generate more revenue and impact. These experiences have proven critical in helping clients produce tangible results in both business and in life.https://destinyhacks.co/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugenekchoi/https://www.instagram.com/eugenekchoi/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Rhea and Jason talk about the soul sucking experience of stand up comedy via Zoom, why non-profits are always leaving money on the table and what it means to truly be an "NYC" driver."No one else knows what they are doing either""It's better to ask for forgiveness than permission"Rhea helps nonprofits raise more money.  Though she has deep experience with institutional, corporate and event fund-raising, she is passionate about major individual donors and helping organizations to establish individual giving programs.  She has raised millions of dollars in private philanthropy and is passionate about building the next generation of fundraising leaders. She has become a leader in the New York nonprofit community and is a frequent educational commentator in the media.  She has been recognized with the SmartCEO Brava Award in 2015 and NY Nonprofit Media’s 40 under 40 in 2017.  For more information about Rhea, please see her LinkedIn Profile here. Rhea lives in Brooklyn with her husband.  When she is not raising money for causes she loves, she can be found hosting her podcast Nonprofit Lowdown, promoting her newest book Get that Money, Honey! or onstage as a newbie stand-up comedian in downtown Brooklyn.  For more information, check out rheawong.comhttp://www.rheawong.comhttps://www.facebook.com/rheawongconsultinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rheawong/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Kat talks about what it's like to spend to a be a regular in the Diamond District in NYC, what had her leave her successful management consultant career to become a business owner and how Jason is likely the IDEAL client for someone like Kat."Do no harm, take no shit."Kat McCoy is the owner of Best Kept Jewelry Concierge. She’s on a mission to take the stress out of buying fine jewelry for yourself or a loved one. You can think of her as a cross between a personal shopper for fine jewelry and a private jeweler, working with the nation’s top designers, jewelers, wholesalers, and collectors to source and commission special pieces across a variety of budgets and styles for her clients.Her “gift for gifting” is in finding unique selections that highlight the recipient’s personal style and taste.Prior to launching Best Kept, Kat worked as a management consultant. She realized the process of buying jewelry was way too confusing and intimidating, and decided more people would take the leap to buy a great piece if there was someone trustworthy to guide them through it.Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Join Jason, Leigh and Justin for a fascinating conversation on the power of silence, what it's like to co-author a book (really) Leigh and Justin ask a deep question that has Jason explore something from his early childhood.Leigh Marz is a leadership coach and collaboration consultant who has led diverse initiatives, including a training program to promote an experimental mindset among multi-generational teams at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and a decade-long cross-sector collaboration to reduce toxic chemicals, in partnership with the Green Science Policy Institute, Harvard University, IKEA, Google Green Team, and Kaiser Permanente. She is the co-founder of Astrea Strategies. Leigh lives in Berkeley, California, with her husband and daughter.https://www.linkedin.com/in/leigh-marz-9881a13/Justin Talbot Zorn has served as both a policymaker and a meditation teacher in the US Congress. A Harvard-and-Oxford-trained specialist in the economics and psychology of wellbeing, Justin has written for The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, Foreign Policy, and other publications. He is co-founder of Astrea Strategies, a consultancy that bridges deep visioning with impactful communications and action. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his wife and three children.https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-talbot-zorn-1113544/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Mike and Jason talk about how therapeutic it is to be able to buy the toys you didn't get as a kid, Mike's superpower of being able to hang with all different types of people and enjoying it, and the journey of healing he had to go through after his divorce."Life is short. But the longest thing we ever do. So eat great foods, spend more time with your loved ones and never pass up an adventure."Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create impact with their ideas and get their message heard.Mike’s refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker, online educator, and consultant for top thought leaders. His clients include New York Times bestselling authors and experts featured on PBS, TED, CNN, and Fox.Mike is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, You Are the Brand. He has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. He has spoken at industry leading events including Social Media Marketing World, Tribe Conference, and Podcast Movement.http://instagram.com/mikekimhttp://linkedin.com/in/mikekimtvhttp://tiktok.com/@mikekimtvYou Are The BrandFind the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Arel educates us on the concept of adult development theory and how it's not widely talked about, shares his journey of moving from a solely service based business to being a technology co-founder and what it was like to get selected to be a host on Disney+ and the limiting beliefs they came up when it happened."When you can focus your time on making the unconscious conscious, then you'll actually be able to control what you do."Please provide us feedback on the episode using this link and thank you!talk.ac/jasonfrazellArel Moodie is a best-selling author and executive coach who has spoken to over 750,000 people throughout 48 states and 5 countries. Arel is a speaker, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and “human development investigator” who has extensively studied the intricacies of human dynamics and relationships. Arel has been invited to speak at the White House twice, the TEDx stage three times and has been featured in The New York Times, Inc. Magazine, Essence, USA Today, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Huffington Post, and has been a contributor to the television program The Doctors. His podcast, has reached millions of listeners throughout 178 countries and was the Number 1 career podcast on Apple Podcasts. https://www.linkedin.com/in/arelmoodie/http://www.arelmoodie.comPlease provide us feedback on the episode using this link and thank you!talk.ac/jasonfrazellEnjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Sheila shares the heartbreaking story of becoming an orphan in childhood due to the AIDS epidemic, how she and her sister broke the cycle and Jason and Sheila share the soapbox about people that say they have the "right" answer in the personal development space.Sheila also surprises Jason with a couple of baller dad jokes."We cannot expect of others what we expect of ourselves for there, and we will always find pain."Sheila M. Wilkinson is a Louisiana Licensed Attorney, a Louisiana Licensed Master Social Worker, an Educator, an Empowerment Coach and the host of the “What Would Sheila Say?” Podcast. Sheila combines her love for the law, social work, and education to help lawyers, creatives, and other service-based professionals and business owners transform pain, frustration, and unreasonable expectations at work into happiness, success, and healthy boundaries, so that they can achieve their personal and professional goals.Sheila splits her time between New Orleans and Brussels, serves several nonprofits in the Greater New Orleans area, and provides services across the globe. Whenever Sheila’s clients need to make a decision and they’re stuck, all they have to do is ask themselves: “What would Sheila say?” … and like magic, they have their answer!https://sheilawilkinson.comhttps://www.facebook.com/lawyercoachsheilahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/smwilkinson/https://www.instagram.com/sheilamwilkinson/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Jason and Ed talk about when the right time is to fire a customer, Jason shares his perspective on what you should be thinking about before leaving your corporate gig to start your own thing, and they talk about the future of sports performance through the lens of technology."Live, love, learn."Ed is an employee-focused leader passionate about leading teams through profitable and transformational growth. Strategy, sales, and leadership are his core skills supported by an overarching mindset that people development leads to excellence.Driving to excellence means delivering on near-term and long-term growth objectives while unleashing the potential of every team member. This type of growth fuels him as a leader, and he has learned that it leads to measurable results for all performance objectives. His career has spanned numerous industries, from legal to healthcare, entertainment to sports. He believes in the power of human connection while leveraging the strength that modern technology brings to our ability to connect. In addition to his passion for building successful teams and companies,he is a golf and basketball enthusiast that loves the thrill of motorcycle racing and all things related to food.https://www.linkedin.com/in/edarcinue/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Jesse shares his journey from working at a big 4 consulting firm to running his own successful travel business, the dark places he has been mentally and what he leaned into to move past it and the impact he cares deeply about that makes a big difference in the world."Seek beauty in everything you do."Jesse Terranova is a Travel + Tourism Designer, Ironman Triathlete and Chopra Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. With nearly a decade of experience in professional services including consulting at the big four, one-on-one coaching and luxury travel advising, he has developed a well-respected reputation as a creative, resilient and compassionate leader.Jesse is the founder of Connection Creators, a global community of people from all walks of life who travel together and value meaningful human connection. Jesse hosts unique and captivating travel experiences around the globe while keeping in mind that the integration of your enriching experience abroad with your daily life at home is a deep-rooted prerequisite for meaningful and lasting change.https://www.connectioncreators.com/https://www.facebook.com/jesseterranova1/https://www.instagram.com/theconnectioncreator/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-terranova-57303694/Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.If something from this or any episode has sparked your interest and you’d like to connect about it, please email us at podcast@jasonfrazell.com. We love hearing from our listeners!If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please visit jasonfrazell.com/podcasts.Find the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

In this very special episode, we get to know Bob and then he tells us the incredible story of his son, his son's less than 1% chance of surviving an early birth, how Bob showed up for his wife throughout the process despite Covid and what's up with the family now.Bob's story has been shared across national media, including Tamron Hall, People magazine, Good Morning America, and so much more, and now we are fortunate to have him on this podcast!  Bob Conlin is a men’s alchemist, coach, author, leader, husband, and father. Bob believes the relationships we have with ourselves, those we love, and those we lead have the greatest impact on our life's experiences. Powerful and fulfilling relationships are created once we get connected to, and responsible for, our generational traumas, triggers, and limiting beliefs for what is actually possible for our lives. Bob's unique and courageous approach to creating relationships has been featured on ABC World News Tonight, CBS, NBC, Good Morning America, and most popular social media outlets. Bob has extensive training as an ontological coach, is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, Founder of The Alchemy of Men, and is the Co-Founder of the Living In Love Incubator program.https://www.linkedin.com/in/conlin-coach-pcc/http://www.conlincoaching.coFind the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram

Michael talks about what led him to found his company; Jason and Michael dig in on virtual reality technology and how it can revolutionize the leadership development space and Michael flips the script on Jason and ask some random questions from his deck of cards."It's simple, it's just not easy."Michael Diettrich Chastain is an author, speaker, professional coach and consultant dedicated to peak performance.Michael is an expert on peak performance in the workplace and is passionate about helping leaders and teams create company cultures of engagement, sustainability, and purpose. He is the founder of Arc Integrated, a leadership development consultancy serving teams and leaders around the globe. Michael is widely regarded by the various CEO’s and leaders he has worked with as the “go to resource” for helping to transform the company cultures in which he works. His writing has been featured in Time, Money, Entrepreneur and The Washington Post and his first book (Changes) which was released in 2019 became an instant best seller in multiple categories. Michael’s mission is to help create and maintain purpose-driven organizations that elevate the consciousness of all involved.www.arcintegrated.comhttps://www.facebook.com/arcintegrated/ https://www.instagram.com/michaeldiettrichchastain https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdiettrichchastain/ Enjoying the podcast? Please tell your friends, give us a shoutout and a follow on social media, and take a moment to leave us a review at https://lovethepodcast.com/talkingtocoolpeople.Find the show at all of the cool spots below.WebsiteFacebookInstagramIf something from this or any episode has sparked your interest and you’d like to connect about it, please email us at podcast@jasonfrazell.com. We love hearing from our listeners!If you are interested in being a guest on the show, please visit jasonfrazell.com/podcastFind the show at all of the cool spots below and find us at jasonfrazell.com/podcasts. Facebook Instagram