Hacks and Hobbies - Passion to Profit Stories

In this episode, I get to speak with Mitch Carson.

For the past 30+ years, Mitch has helped hundreds of speakers, authors, coaches, consultants, and business owners worldwide land TV and radio interviews, boosting their credibility instantly, and aiding them to charge premium prices for their products and services. And, as a television show host on NBC Channel 3 Las Vegas, he knows what it has done for him and his clients.

Mitch is also a celebrated professional speaker and closer who has spoken on stages in 63 countries and produced over 2,000 live events in 19 countries. He has been a Home Shopping Network pitchman who knows how to sell anything and craft a unique message around any product, person, or event. Lastly, he is a published author with John Wiley and Sons and books published in 6 languages.

This is going to be an awesome conversation!

Where to reach Our Guest

https://www.mitchcarson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/
https://www.twitter.com/MCarsonOfficial/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity/
https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial
www.pinterest.com/mitchcarson 3 Hacks to take away

1. The power of television appearances and how they can significantly boost your brand credibility and perceived value.

2. The importance of leveraging trending topics and establishing a strategic media calendar to maximize media coverage.

3. The value of writing a book as a powerful tool to open doors for media opportunities and enhance your expert positioning.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Jamal Marshall.

Jamal is a counselor, speaker, and podcaster who has overcome immense personal challenges to find his true purpose.

Jamal's journey is one of transformation - from a high-achieving, trauma-response professional to a wounded healer dedicated to helping others break free from their own patterns. Through his work, he's learned the power of pausing, doing the inner work, and seeking help when needed.

Jamal shares practical tips you can implement today to begin your own healing journey. So get ready to be inspired and empowered as we explore Jamal's story and the lessons he's learned along the way. Let's dive in!

Where to reach our Guest

https://listenthenspeak.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/profile/me?trk=p_mwlite_feed-secondary_nav 3 Hacks to take away:

1. Jamal discusses how his traumatic childhood and dysfunctional home life led him to become a high-achieving, trauma-response professional, and how he eventually realized the need to address his own issues through counseling.

2. Jamal shares his experience working in a toxic work environment and how it forced him to understand the importance of neuroplasticity, changing his escape routes, and aligning his beliefs with his behaviors.

3. Jamal provides three practical hacks for personal growth and healing: pausing to make informed responses, focusing on inner work, and seeking help from qualified professionals.

   
   

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In this episode, I get to speak with Brad Martineau.

He is the founder of Sixth Division and Plus This. Brad is a seasoned entrepreneur with an impressive background - he's a father of five, a basketball enthusiast, and has built multiple successful businesses.

Brad shares his journey from his early days working at Infusionsoft to founding his own companies. He'll reveal the principles behind building a "smooth scaling" business and practical hacks any entrepreneur can implement right away.

Stay tuned as Brad shares his insights on organizing your thinking, creating efficient systems, and developing the discipline needed to scale a business without sacrificing your life. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Where to reach our Guest

www.smoothscaling.co
www.sixthdivision.com
www.plusthis.com
www.youtube.com/bradmartineau
instagram.com/bradmartineau 3 Hacks to take away

1. Defining the "Return Document" - Brad emphasizes the importance of clearly defining what you want to get out of your business in terms of time, energy, and money. This serves as the anchor for all business decisions.

2. The Principles of Smooth Scaling - Brad outlines the two core principles for building a smooth scaling business: 1) Organized thinking and 2) Practical, simple systems (GPS systems).

3. Developing Self-Discipline - One of Brad's key hacks is intentionally creating situations that require self-discipline, such as a consistent morning routine, to build the muscle of doing what needs to be done.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Ana Xavier.

Ana Xavier is a multilingual award-winning podcast Marketer and Content Strategist with 10+ years of experience producing podcasts in the US, UK, and Portugal. Her weekly show The Podcast Space, provides strategic yet practical ways for professionals to use their show as an effective tool for online marketing.

Anna is also an expert in helping podcasters leverage analytics and social media to increase listener engagement.

Over the next 30 minutes, Anna will share practical hacks and strategies you can use to understand your audience better, create more impactful content, and build a thriving community around your show.

Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or just starting, you won't want to miss Anna's valuable advice. So sit back, get ready to take some notes, and let's dive in!"

Where to reach our Guest

https://thepodcastspace.com
https://thepodcastspace.com/podcast
https://instagram.com/thepodcastspace
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaxavierr 3 Hacks to take away

1. Leverage social media to build community and engage with listeners, rather than just using it to distribute content. Focus on 2 platforms and create value-driven, conversational content.

2. Analyze your top-performing social media content to understand what formats, topics, and content types resonate best with your audience. Use this data to inform your content strategy.

3. Make it easy for listeners to access your podcast episodes directly from your social media channels. Use tools like automated RSS newsletters and clickable links to drive listeners to your show.

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In this episode, I get to speak with Peggy Van de Plassche.

Peggy spent 20 years as an executive, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur in financial services and tech before discovering the transformative power of psilocybin. She developed “The Brain Power Microdose” and the 90-day “Microdose Diet” protocol to enhance personal and professional success.

Now focused on psychedelic-powered development, Peggy offers a 12-week transformation program combining microdosing with therapies like tapping meditation and journaling. Her book, “MORE! The Microdose Diet”, and her online course have received rave reviews. An experienced speaker, Peggy’s talks on microdosing for personal development and success have been widely acclaimed.

Follow her on Substack, Linkedin, Apple Podcast, YouTube and IG.

Where to reach our Guest

https://epk.farrowcommunications.com/epk/peggy-van-de-plassche/ 3 Hacks to take away

1. Microdosing psychedelics like psilocybin can help lower ego barriers, reduce anxiety and depression, and allow the brain to rewire itself more effectively when combined with practices like tapping, meditation, and visualization.

2. Peggy emphasizes the importance of having a clear intention and using high-quality products when microdosing, as well as following a structured protocol to maximize the benefits.

3. Peggy advocates for making personal development tools and practices more accessible and affordable, moving away from the elitist nature of many traditional therapies.

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