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I gravitated to Vernon Ross and his Social Strategy Podcast because of his chill, laid back personality. Apparently I'm not alone as a few social media heavy hitters also felt the same way. I wanted to learn more about this fun loving, part time entrepreneur, his story, and how he plans to make the leap to becoming a full time entrepreneur. If you are a fan of Vernon, you will learn What are his favorite songs right now? What sports team is Vernon a fan of? What is his favorite movie of all time? Where does Vernon like to travel to and where would he love to visit? When we get down to business with Vernon, you will learn What is his plan to transition to being a full time entrepreneur? How did Vernon start his consulting business on the side? When will he become a full time entrepreneur? Why is Vernon so inspired by James Schramko's story? What digital product is he hard at work on? Does Vernon believe in focusing his energy on one project or having his hand in multiple projects? Did he hunt do

When we continue our interview with Daniel, you will learn Did he give himself metrics or a time frame to achieve success? Did Daniel's friends and family support his entrepreneur leap? In podcasting, should you stay in an over saturated space or change direction? How did Daniel feel about his podcast award? Why does he feel it was more a win for his community than himself? What is his new service My Podcast Reviews about? What other service is Daniel working on? Does he develop products for his audience or does he solve a personal problem? When we throw Daniel some curve balls to find out what drives and inspires him, you will learn What does Daniel think is more important, who you know or what you know? Does he fear failure? Who inspired Daniel on his entrepreneur journey and why does he not have anyone that he would love to meet? Which actor would Daniel pick to play his role if a movie was made about his life? For more information on the Noodle.mx Network and Daniel J. Lewis, please visit

Lately I've been wanting to improve my podcast so I've been listening to The Audacity to Podcast with Daniel J. Lewis. Besides winning a technology podcast award, he also has a podcast on the TV show Once Upon a Time and a clean, comedy podcast, too. I wanted to learn more about this award winning podcaster, his podcast network, and his entrepreneur journey. If you are a fan of Daniel, you will learn What is Daniel's favorite type of music? What sport does he participate in and why he considers himself a rebel? Why does Daniel love the Lego Movie? Why did he leave southern California for Cincinnati, Ohio? Where are Daniel's favorite travel destinations? Did he watch WKRP in Cincinnati? What is Daniel's fascination with Ramen Noodle? When we get down to business with Daniel, you will learn What corporate job experience did Daniel have before becoming an entrepreneur? What was the catalyst that drove him to leave his corporate job? What is more stressful? Being in control of your life or just sho

During the second part of the interview, Deacon and I chat about Tom Cruise's new movie, Edge of Tomorrow. Their tagline is Live. Die. Repeat. We don't want to go that far, but when dealing with failure, I loved Deacon's positive attitude of learning from our mistakes. When we continue our interview with Deacon, you will learn How did Deacon's friends and family react to him leaving his financial planning job? What is his advice for future podcasters? Why is the name of your podcast is so crucial? When we throw Deacon some curve balls to find out what drives and inspires him, you will learn What does Deacon think is more important, Who You Know or What You Know? Did he follow his passion or do something he was good at and learned to love it? Does Deacon fear failure? What lesson can we learn from Tom Cruise's new movie, Edge of Tomorrow and would he recommend seeing it? What was Deacon's biggest mistake and the lesson he learned from it? How did Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income inspire him on hi

I've always paid my credit card bills on time. When I heard about Deacon's $52,000 in consumer debt, I was shocked. But what inspired me to invite him on the show is how he didn't let it ruin him, strategically paid it off, and how he left the corporate world to become a successful entrepreneur. If you are a fan of Deacon, you will learn What is Deacon's all time favorite song? He is my first guest that actually sings! What is his favorite movie? What is Deacon's favorite cuisine? What was his favorite sport and team that he followed? Heartbreaking story. Where is Deacon's favorite place to travel and what is his dream destination? When we get down to business with Deacon, you will learn What were his corporate jobs before becoming an entrepreneur? Was Deacon surprised by the media attention he received after paying off $52,000 of consumer debt? Did he have any success metrics or a time frame to meet? What was Deacon's thought process for making the entrepreneurship leap? For more information

When we continue chatting with Mike and Euvie, you will learn How did Mike and Euvie's friends and family react to them moving to Southeast Asia? How do they deal with someone who doesn't totally understand the digital nomad lifestyle? How is it working with your significant other? How online dating makes for more stronger relationships, personally and professionally. When we throw Mike and Euvie some curve balls to find out what drives and inspires them, you will learn What do Mike and Euvie feel is more important, Who you know or What you know? Can people learn to be more socially intelligent? Did they follow their passion or do something they were good at and learned to love it? Does Mike and Euvie fear failure? Why do they want to meet Simon Sinek? Does Mike and Euvie have any regrets? What is a typical day like for them in Vietnam? Is it difficult for Mike and Euvie to stay motivated? Resources Movie: Transcendent Man - about Ray Kurzweil, futurism, and the Technological Singularity Onl

Two years ago, Euvie and I discussed podcast challenges. At the time, she was operating out of Thailand. This time around I heard she and Mike were in Vietnam. I thought it would be interesting to hear about the digital nomad lifestyle and why everyone is headed to Southeast Asia to run internet businesses. If you are a fan of Mike and Euvie, you will learn How did Mike and Euvie meet? Who is Euvie's favorite musical artist? What type of music does Mike love blasting? What are their favorites movies? Why are digital nomads (online entrepreneurs) flocking to Vietnam? How is the VISA situation in Vietnam and what advantage does it give Mike and Euvie? Is language a problem for English speaking business owners in Vietnam? What other cuisines do Mike and Euvie eat in Vietnam? Why did Bali make such an impact to both of them? When we get down to business with Mike and Euvie, you will learn What work experience did Mike and Euvie have before launching their internet business? How did The 4 Hour Work

Being a huge sports fan, when I learned Brad Schy has been to all major sporting events from the Super Bowl, World Series, and the Masters while also running his own business selling tickets online, I knew I had to get him on the show. On top of that, since he is a personal friend of two time guest Robert “Daddy” Nickell, I knew he would be another fun, educational, and inspirational interview. If you are a fan of Brad, you will learn What is his favorite song? What is Brad's favorite sport to watch live, his favorite tv sport, his favorite pro team, and his favorite college team? What big sporting events (golf and football) should one put on their bucket list? What are Brad's three favorite movies? What is his favorite modern city and what is his favorite classic city? What is Brad's travel goal? What two places would he love to go to? When we get down to business with Brad, you will learn What jobs did Brad have before Musical Chairs Tickets? Did he always have the entrepreneur spirit? What was

When we conclude my interview with Joe Saul-Sehy, you will learn about How does Joe's TV and broadcast background help him with his podcast? Did he ever face a dip where he wanted to go back to the corporate world? Why was it challenging for Joe to work with a business partner? Finally, we wrap things up by throwing some curve balls to find what makes Joe unique, what drives him and inspires him. What does Joe think is more important, who you know or what you know? Why is networking with smart people like rocket boosters? Why does Joe feel it is dangerous to follow a passion that other people will not buy? Follow your passion as long as their is an audience for your passion Why does Joe feel J Money is so popular and how we can apply that to our own online success? What is the other key to being a successful online property? Does Joe fear failure and why did he refer to Shirley McClaine? Who inspired him on his entrepreneur journey? What podcast inspiration story almost caused me to shut down the

I had the honor of participating in Joe's first podcast episode when it was known as The Free Financial Advisor podcast. I was inspired by his Stacking Benjamins success and invited him on the show to talk shop and catch up. If you are a fan of Joe, you will learn What are his favorite songs from Kathleen Edwards and Vaccine? What is Joe's favorite sport and team? What are his favorite foods? Why is Joe's all time favorite movie Lawrence of Arabia? Where does Joe love to travel to, why is it better to go off the beaten path, and where would he love to visit? When we get down to business with Joe, you will learn What jobs did Joe have before Stacking Benjamins? What was his mindset for leaving his 9 to 5 to becoming an entrepreneur? After selling his business, what drove Joe to blogging? How does he deal with his everyday fears? How does Joe manage a 3 day a week podcast? What advice does he have for someone wanting to leave their 9 to 5? What part of his podcast does Joe outsource? Why does he

When we conclude my interview with Paula Pant, you will learn about What is her advice for future writers and public speakers? Finally, we wrap things up by throwing some curve balls to find what makes Paula unique, what drives her and inspires her. What is more important to her, who you know or what you know? Why does Paula believe in doing something you're good at and learning to love that? What does your procrastination really mean? Why was Paula's boyfriend her biggest entrepreneur inspiration? Who would she love to pick their brains over lunch? What is Paula's next personal goal? How can being too frugal cause regrets, especially in travel? Why did Paula stop reading frugality blogs? Hear a typical day at Afford Anything. What is Paula's productivity tip for dealing with hitting the snooze button? Why would she want to have Anna Kendrick (Air Up There) play her in a movie based on her life? Resources Stand and Deliver: How to Become a Masterful Communicator and Public Speaker Cal Newport

A few years ago I learned about Paula Pant of Afford Anything and her globetrotting ways. She topped things off with her post, How I Traveled to 30 Countries by Age 30. I thought it would be great to hear about her travel adventures and her entrepreneur journey. After the interview, I wondered to myself, never mind the dream job, could Paula be actually living the dream life? If you are a fan of Paula, you will learn What is Paula's favorite type of music? What are her favorite foods? Why does Paula love Legends of the Fall? Where does she love to travel to and where are her dream destinations, the most original answer to date! Why does Paula think you have to stay at a destination for at least a week to count? When we get down to business with Paula, you will learn What was her mindset when she left her job in 2008? What is the difference with being self employed and being an entrepreneur? How does Paula create passive income? What inspired her love for travel? What sparked Paula to start a bu

When we conclude my interview with Amber Ludwig, one of the most present and passionate people I've met, you will learn about What is the Authentic Business Success Summit? How did Amber stand out when approaching the thought leaders she ended up working with? Finally, we wrap things up by throwing some curve balls to find what makes Amber unique, what drives her and inspires her. Why does she follow her gut and opportunities more than passion? What is more important to Amber, who you know or what you know? How does she deal with fear of failure and success? "Do the thing you fear and the death of fear is certain." - Ralph Waldo Emerson Who inspired Amber on her entrepreneur journey? What type of person (mentor, client, team members) is she most drawn to? Why would Amber love to meet Tony Robbins? What musical instruments would she like to learn? Does Amber have any regrets? Hear about a typical day in her life. What's coming up for Amber and NGNG Enterprises? Finally, hear Amber's favorite a

When I recently heard how Amber Ludwig teamed up with some of the biggest names in their respected niches, I knew I had to learn more about her and NGNG Enterprises. On top of that, who could not love her company motto of "No Guts No Glory"? Her energy and positive outlook fired me up and should do the same for you. If you are a fan of Amber, you will learn What is her favorite band and why it was so difficult for her to pick one song? What is Amber's favorite sport and team? What is her favorite movie? Where does Amber love to travel to and where is her dream destination? When we get down to business with Amber, you will learn What advice does Amber have for someone who is unclear about their passions? Why does success not happen overnight? Why is it important to surround yourself with people who support you? What did Amber learn from a recent setback in her business? How does she feel about self publishing and traditional publishing? What is Amber's best advice for anyone who feels they have

As we conclude my interview with Gerry, you will learn Why is it important to join a mastermind group? Why are mentors important and how do you find one? Finally, we wrap things up by throwing some curve balls to find what makes Gerry unique, what drives him and inspires him. What does he think is more important, Who you know or what you know? Did Gerry follow his passion or do something he was good at and learned to love that? What does he feel about fear? How did Gerry's core values guide him on his entrepreneur journey? Are entrepreneurs made or born? What do you need if you want to learn to be an entrepreneur? Who would Gerry love to meet? What personal goals does he have for this year? Who would Gerry want to play his role in a movie based on his life? Resources Commencement Address - University of Arizona Honors College Graduation - Gerry Morton For more information on Energy First and Gerry Morton, please visit http://www.energyfirst.com/. Thank you so much for listening and tune in

Years ago, a friend of mine was trying to lose weight and was torturing himself with meal replacement shakes. When I heard about Gerry Morton and Energy First, I wanted to learn more about his business and how he became so successful in the meal replacement industry. On top of that, since he is a personal friend of two time guest Robert "Daddy" Nickell, I knew he would be a fun, educational, and inspirational interview. If you are a fan of Gerry, you will learn What is his favorite song? What is Gerry's favorite sport and team? Why is his all time favorite movie Casablanca? Where does Gerry love to travel to how does traveling help his business? When we get down to business with Gerry, you will learn What jobs did Gerry have before Energy First? Why is Energy First different from other meal replacement shakes? What is Gerry's advice for someone wanting to leave their 9 to 5? What was his mindset when he shifted to owning his own company? What different data gathering techniques did Gerry use? Ho

As we conclude our interview with Cynthia Sanchez of Oh So Pinteresting, you will learn What is her advice for someone wanting to leave the 9 to 5? Finally, we wrap things up by throwing some curve balls to find what drives and inspires Cynthia. Did she follow her passion or do something she was good at and learned to love that? What does Cynthia think is more important, Who you know or what you know? How is she getting over her fear failure? Who inspired Cynthia on her entrepreneur journey? Who does she want to meet? Why does Cynthia want to meet Mari Smith? What personal goal does she have and why we should follow her lead? What is her only business regret? What is a typical day like for Cynthia? What is next for Oh So Pinteresting? What actress would Cynthia choose to play her role in a movie based on her life? Resources PicMonkey For more information on Oh So Pinteresting and Cynthia Sanchez, please visit http://ohsopinteresting.com/. Thank you so much for listening and tune in next week

As I navigate through the social media jungle, my weapons of choice have been Twitter, some Facebook, and a dash of LinkedIn. When I heard Cynthia Sanchez left her nursing career to become a leading Pinterest expert, I had to learn more. Pinterest has been reported to be a great source of traffic. In Sept 2012 Shareaholic reported ”In the month of August (2012), Pinterest sent more traffic than Yahoo organic traffic and is now the fourth largest traffic source in the world.“ Take a look at what Business Insider reported: “Pinterest shoppers, on average, spend nearly $170 per session, according to a study by RichRelevance… which tracked 700 million shopping sessions. In comparison, Facebook shoppers spend $95 per session, while Twitter shoppers spend $70.” Take a listen and learn how Cynthia is not only pinning it, but doing it as well! If you are a fan of Cynthia, you will learn Why her favorite song is Panic Station by Muse? What is Cynthia’s favorite sport and team? What does she do for fun? Whe

As my son enters his terrible twos I am still struggling with ways to communicate with him effectively. Until he learns to speak, signing is my best hope. Now imagine if you had the same issue, but did something about it because you had the perfect mix of passion and training? Tune in to Laura Berg and her My Smart Hands story and learn how this firecracker angel touches so many lives while educating young minds with her baby sign language curriculum and positive attitude. If you are a fan of Laura, you will learn What is her favorite 80's song? What is Laura’s favorite sport and team? What is her favorite book series and why? Where does Laura love to travel to and where are her dream destinations? When we get down to business with Laura, you will learn Her mindset when she decided to leave teaching and start My Smart Hands. Did Laura have metrics to hit and a time frame to meet for success? Did she get support from friends and family? What part time job did Laura do just to make ends meet in the

When I first met Philip "PT" Taylor a few years ago at a meet up during BlogWorld LA, I immediately thought of the phrase "salt of the earth". He's so darn nice! Now that I know he's originally from Louisiana, I can also chalk it up to southern hospitality. It's no wonder his personal finance blog, PT Money and his financial blogger conference, FinCon are so popular. If you are a fan of Philip, you will learn Does PT stand for part time? Why did Philip move from Louisiana to Texas? What band does PT love listening to? What is Philip's favorite sport and team? What is his household's favorite movie? Where is Philip's favorite travel destination? Where does he want to visit? When we get down to business with Philip, you will learn How did PT get into blogging? Who did he follow, emulate, and partner with? Why did Philip start his podcast? Why did PT start FinCon? Finally, we wrap things up by throwing some curve balls to find what makes Philip unique. What advice would PT give someone wanting