The One Percent Better Podcast

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations David C. Baker is a return guest. You can listen to my first conversation with David HERE Today we talk about his incredible new book, Secret Tradecraft of Elite Advisors: Covert Techniques for a Remarkable Practice Check out David's new amazing book HERE This is a conversation about expertise, coaching, writing, the power of aesthic choices, and so much more. As always, thanks for listening! --Joe 

If there is one way to speed up your ability to get more than you pay for in any situation, it's to ask better questions. This --> Ask Better Questions: The Self-Paced Course is the best resource I know of to teach you how to do that.  This self-paced course will provide you 10X the value you pay for it. Check it out HERE  Also, here are 5 episodes from the back catalouge that might help: Ep. 90: Don't Confuse Price with Value Ep. 163: How to Ask High-Velocity Questions Ep. 53: Advice for Incoming College Students Ep. 37: Be Remarkable--Find Your Whitefish Sandwich Ep. 18: How Buying a Washing Machine Made Me 1% Better Email me joe@onepercentbetterproject.com to share what you tried this week, or practice your question asking : )  As always, thanks for listening! --Joe   

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations, your stop to: Deliver the message you desire Connect deeper than ever before Maximize your next opportunity in front of microphone Head HERE to learn 5 free ways to have a damn good conversation.  My guest today is Jamie Sears. Jamie is the CEO of Not So Wimpy Teacher dot com, where she offers simple systems and resources to help teachers beat burnout and watch their students thrive. Thanks to Jamie for sharing her wisdom today.  If you are interesting in leveling up your communiucation skills this summer, drop me a line Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Other links mentioned: Episode 60 with Bhrett McCabe Episode 160 with Michael Watkins As always, thanks for listening! --Joe     

This episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations I am glad you are here.  Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com to let me know your reaction to this episode.  As always, thanks for listening! --Joe  PS: Here is the episode that jumpstarted my fitness habit Episode 256  

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations. Head there if you are a founder, entrepreneur, or author looking to drive sales and maximize your next opportunity in front of a microphone.   My guest today is Brett Kopf. Brett has started two companies obsessed with improving education and the lives of educators.  Remind Omella In this conversation we discuss: Building solutions for educators and small businesses  The importance of interviewing customers  Brett's hiring philosophy and best practices  The importance of humility The work of our mutual friend Eric Jorgenson                                                                                          . . . and much more. As always, thank you for listening! --Joe 

This week's conversation is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations. Sign up for the mailing list HERE Today's episode pairs beautifully with the ideas in these episodes:  Ep. 257: Cory Gregory Fitness Ep. 254: Kai Correa Ep. 156: Polina Pompliano on Consistency Ep. 31: Use a North Star Not a GPS Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if you need a push this week. As always, thanks for listening! --Joe  PS: I only send valuable email HERE  

If you have an upcoming podcast appearance or speaking engagement [LET'S TALK] This week's guest is raw, unfiltered, and downright inspiring.  Meet Cory Gregory Cory is a former coal miner turned world-class fitness entrepreneur. He's been broke working on his hands and knees in 42-inch high mines and has talked business with Tiger Woods and Arnold Schwarzenegger. This conversation is one of a kind. Enjoy! Links worth visiting: Mike Deegan on One Percent Better (mentioned several times during our conversation) Join my mailing list HERE Visit Cory's WEBSITE Email me with your reaction to this one Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening!  --Joe 

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations Special thanks to these four amazing listeners who submitted questions: Harris Fanaroff Lason Perkins Laura Gassner Otting Lute Croy Send in questions you would like answered on a future episode HERE If you are looking for a high-impact coaching session for an upcoming opportunity in front of a microphone, check out how we can work together HERE or email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com In the meantime, as always, thanks for listening! --Joe   

Head to Damn Good Conversations to find more about a limited number of Custom Communication Coaching opportunites.  Today's guest is a world class communicator. At 34, Kai Correa is one of the youngest coaches in all of Major League Baseball. He's ascended the ranks from small college baseball to the highest level in the world. Today he shares an inside look at his process like never before.  In our conversation, we discuss: Kai's philosophy of teaching  His definition of true preparation  How he thinks about being a MLB coach at 34 His personal systems for maximing his learning & teaching  How he communicates with some of the best athletes in the world  All this and much more. Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com if I can be of help.  As always, thanks for listening! --Joe       

Thanks so much for listening! Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations The place to help you maximize every opportunity you have in front of a microphone.  Let's have some fun this week while we get 1% better.  Tell me how you felt about today's format here --> Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Here are the links mentioned during the show: Jamie Russo Where I Get My Coffee Nick Ripatrazone Ben Wilson Ben on One Percent Better Dr. Chris Hobbs Jon Finkel Harry Stebbings The New School Leader Wendy Hankins Dr. Amber Selking Amber on One Percent Better Don't forget to let me how you felt about today's format--> Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening! --Joe 

Still time to join the Public Speaking Bootcamp THE place to make deep connections with 11 other creative leaders looking to supercharge their communication skills.   Here are the DETAILS Thanks for being here. Today I share a conversation with Bryan Eisenberg Here are some links mentioned in today's conversation: Buy THE BOOK Follow Bryan on Twitter Check out his Website Fanness by Admired Leadership  As always, thanks for listening! --Joe [Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com]      

Today's episode is brought to you by Damn Good Conversations your place to learn how to connect deeper than ever before and maximize every opportunity you have in front of a microphone. Some Links Worth Visiting: The Conversation Distillery I Conversations with Tyler My Conversation with Tyler Cowen Sam Fragoso Interviewing Sandra Cisneros The Damn Good Conversations Public Speaking Bootcamp If you want to suggest a conversation I should listen to, send me a note HERE Finally, I answer every email at Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening! --Joe 

Find Out About The Public Speaking Bootcamp Special thanks to you the listener for helping me deliver 250 episodes of One Percent Better.  Email me if I can help you get more out of your day Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Here are some damn good links to learn more about today's guest: Experience Dan's Restaurants Read Dan's Blog As always, thanks for listening! --Joe PS: Here's the Public Speaking Bootcamp LINK

Find Out More About Our Public Speaking Bootcamp As always, thanks for listening! See you next week for Episode 250. --Joe 

This conversation will be available on YouTube This week I share my conversation with New York Yankees #1 Prospect Anthony Volpe. I chose to close out 2022 with a damn good conversation with a world-class athlete that has had incredible success, yet is far from his dream.  I hope this episode inspires you wherever it finds you on your 1% better quest.  If you are about to begin, take lessons from Anthony about starting out. If you are so close to the success you crave that you can taste it, think about how much lies just out of reach for Anthony as of today.  Anthony smiled more than any guest I have ever interviewed, and fortunately, I caught it all on video HERE If you need help on your journey, head to my website or email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com Special thanks to Kyle Wagner for setting this conversation in motion.  Hope your 2022 was amazing and that your 2023 is 1% better! See you there! As always thanks for listening! --Joe   

I am so glad you are here.  I am obsessed with the power of conversations. I just know damn good conversations can change lives.  Today I share a proven technique that will transform your conversations and 3 reasons why it's so powerful.  If you crave more on this topic, head here  where I have written even more about it.  Still hungry? Here are 3 Ways We Can Work Together I would love to hear from you.  Other Links You Might Love  A Conversation with my Father The Late Gary Provost My Self-Paced Course on Asking Better Questions Connect on LinkedIn As always, thanks for listening! --Joe     

Today I welcome back to the show, Brian Levenson. Brian is a brilliant executive coach living in the Washington, DC area. He and his team are on a mission to equip ambitious, performance-driven leaders with skills like introspection, communication, resilience, teamwork, and empathy. He has helped hundreds of leaders get 1% better. Maybe he is just right for you.  Here are some links that you might love: Brian and I from January 2021 1% Better Free Newsletter Work with Brian Email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening! --Joe   

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Today's conversation is with entrepreneur & former Division I quarterback, Troy Jones.  Troy & his business partner have created & brought to market, only the second video game ever licensed by the NFL. Check out Troy's NFL Pro Era game HERE In our conversation we discuss: the secrets to asking people for money daily habits that make Troy tick what it is like to work with virtual reality what Drake & LeBron James have in common  and much more! Two links you might love:  Brian & Bronco Sign up for the 1% Better newsletter HERE As always, thanks for listening! --Joe 

Here is a newsletter I only send when it's valuable.  Hope you enjoy a look inside my classroom & more importantly a look into your life to see what is & what is not possible. So often we make predictions, rules, & expectations that limit possibilities. Instead, let's imagine more. Let's wonder & experiment & play.  Who knows what can happen? If I can help you this week, email me Joe@onepercentbetterproject.com As always, thanks for listening! --Joe