Jeremy Delk is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for disrupting industries. Since 2001, his businesses have earned hundreds of millions in revenue, created 100’s of high-paying American jobs, as well as other notable distinctions. He jumped into entrepreneurial ventures with the naivety of a child and the tenacity of a tycoon. He started the day trading at the age of sixteen, learning and failing with each trade. By the age of 19, he earned 30K to 50K a day as a day trader from the desk of his college classroom. As quickly as the money came, it vanished just as fast. After amassing almost 2 million in his early twenties as a day trader, it took him only four days to lose it all! The tech bubble has a way of making people go broke quickly. His knowledge and skill as a day trader would help him land a job as one of the youngest brokers at Fidelity trading institutional equities in Boston and later in New York. He was earning great money, but it didn’t fulfill the entrepreneurial spark within him, so he decided to go out on his own. Delk Enterprises has grown from making $6,000 in its first year in business to a diversified VC fund that has built and exited investments in both private and public transactions. Today, more than 20 years later, Delk Enterprises has holdings in biotech & healthcare, consumer brands, technology, building materials, and real estate development. Jeremy now focuses on investing in and advising entrepreneurs through speaking. His upcoming book shares his reality of the Good, Bad, and UGLY of entrepreneurship. It serves as a not-so-subtle reminder of fundamental principles he’s learned through his journey: while great times don’t last forever, neither do the truly bad ones. Here's What We Cover: Entrepreneurs' approach to fear and failure How to plan to fail to succeed Biggest mistake entrepreneurs make  Rigid plans actually hold us back The DNA of an entrepreneur Know what you are good at Taking risks and the setbacks that come along with it The good, bad, and ugly of entrepreneurship Learning is a superpower You don’t value what you know because you know it Put yourself in your customer's vantage point The 90% formula Connect With Jeremy: Website Facebook

Erik Swanson is an award-winning International Keynote Speaker, 5-times #1 International Best Selling Author, & a Habits & Behavioral Coach. You can easily find Erik sharing stages with some of the most talented and famous speakers in the world, such as Brian Tracy, Nasa's Performance Coach Dr. Denis Waitley, from the book & movie 'The Secret,' Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, John Assaraf, Millionaire Maker Loral Langemeier, Co-Author of 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Sharon Lechter, Legendary Motivator Les Brown, among many others! Mr. Swanson has created and developed the Habitude Warrior Conference which has a 2-year waiting list and includes 33 top named speakers, all in a 'Ted Talk' style event that has quickly climbed as one of the top 10 events not to miss in the United States! Erik's motto is clear: "NDSO!" No Drama - Serve Others! Here's What We Cover NDSO-No Drama-Serve Others Three types of people in the world Don’t let people rent space in your mind Letting people get through the cracks The concept of a practicing CEO Combat leadership and how it applies to business leadership Knowing yourself in the moment is the biggest challenge for CEO’s There is too much time spent on poor leaders In the military everyone is in charge at some point of something Interview other leaders to learn leadership 2 questions to ask every leader The importance of building benches You are always training your replacement Cost of enabling poor leaders Most companies have strategies written on a wall and never visited again Connect With Erik Facebook Website

Blaine Oelkers is America’s Chief Results Officer® and a leading authority on Personal Implementation. He is an expert on creating valuable doneness. He has always loved to help people get results and knows which habits bring success and results, and how to create them instantly and stick with them for a lifetime. He is also a TEDx Speaker, Co-Authored 3 Books, and is a graduate of Purdue University & Stanford University’s Social Entrepreneurship Program. Here's What We Cover Enjoy the plateaus for a moment Knowing when to quit, while at the same time we need to push through difficulties In partnerships, you must decide in the beginning how things will end It’s always about your response What is a Chief Results Officer? The linking of a new habit to a habit you have already mastered Mind showers Bad habit elimination Surfing the urge Dialing down the resistance Concept of WYTABA  Win early and win often Profits are better than wages Connect With Blaine Facebook Website LinkedIn

Doug Wing began working at Little Giant building ladders when he was just 10 years old. Growing up with Hal as a father gave Doug a foundation of faith, persistence, service and a love of all things fast, of course. He used that foundation to help build the brand and lead the sales team at Little Giant. He has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, sales, sales leadership, and executive management. Today, Doug carries on the legacy of Hal in his service to his church, his charity work, and in his business ventures. He is the author of Giant Success a book detailing how Hal Wing achieved worldwide acclaim, taking The Little Giant Ladder Company from his garage to the top of an already well-established category with his vision, innovation, commitment to quality, integrity, work ethic, and gumption. Here's What We Cover It takes a long time and a lot of effort to build a strong company Treat your people like family The challenge of finding the right people Hire by attitude and work ethic Waiting too long in letting someone go Lead with heart If it’s not a good deal for everyone at the table, it’s not a good deal People are your most important asset in any company Most companies have strategies written on a wall and never visited again You can tell customers anything you want to as long as it’s the truth If you concentrate on building the business and not the man you will not succeed, but if you concentrate on building the man, you will build both Connect With Doug Website Facebook LinkedIn

Marty Strong is a retired Navy SEAL officer and combat veteran. He is a novelist, a practicing CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, and the author of Be Nimble: How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business, and a second book, Be Visionary: Strategic Leadership in the Age of Optimization, set for release in December 2022.  Marty's traveled to over forty countries, been shot at in a few, survived cancer twice, and experienced the loss of his oldest son. He has spent a lifetime meeting challenges head-on, succeeding in three professions, anticipating crisis, and leading through crisis and chaos.  Here’s What We Cover The concept of a practicing CEO Combat leadership and how it applies to business leadership Knowing yourself in the moment is the biggest challenge for CEO’s There is too much time spent on poor leaders In the military everyone is in charge at some point of something Interview other leaders to learn leadership 2 questions to ask every leader The importance of building benches You are always training your replacement Cost of enabling poor leaders Most companies have strategies written on a wall and never visited again Connect With Marty Website Facebook LinkedIn

Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world; including the former CIA Director, Super Bowl Champions, Hall of Fame Athletes, and even a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner.  He studied literature at Oxford University and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. In Apple Podcasts, he was ranked #1 in the business category and ranked #78 in the Top 100. Jeremy was named one of the top 26 podcasts for entrepreneurs to listen to in 2017 + 18 by CIO Magazine, top podcast to listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, and Millennial Influencer to follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed.  He’s also a contributing editor of New Theory Magazine and Grit Daily.  After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, founded Command Your Brand to help visionary founders use the power of podcasts to change the world. Here's What We Cover Our biggest ceilings are many times ourselves Success can come from being forced to do something you have never done before Confronting things we don’t like Life experiences teach us a lot On-demand is where people are going for information Passive observer versus creator of your own life You should promote more in a down economy Sales, marketing, and public relations Know, like, and trust factor You’ll become passionate when it becomes effortless Connect With Jeremy Website Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Since 2004, Diane Pleuss has matched hundreds of entrepreneurs with their perfect fit franchise opportunity, while successfully guiding them to avoid rookie mistakes – at no cost to her clients.   As a result, they are creating wealth, making an impact in their marketplace, and enjoying the systems already in place to accelerate their path to success. Here’s What We Cover People many times shortchange themselves Today’s environments are providing opportunities that may not have been available in the past Finding money to start a business People buy an established business and decide to do it their own way Asking questions about yourself is very important before moving into a business of your own Do what you say Connect With Diane Website Facebook Watch the Full Episode on YouTube

Merit Kahn has coached & trained entrepreneurs and sales teams for more than 20 years and people are always surprised when she tells them the secret is to "Stop selling... and start getting SELLected." She is the CEO of SELLect Sales Development, Emotional Intelligence Expert, and Certified Speaking Professional. Nobody wants to be sold, but people want to SELLect the right solutions to their challenges. She teaches The Open for Business Framework so entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals can expand their influence, impact, and income without feeling pushy or aggressive. Here's What We Cover We create our own ceilings Thinking we must do it all ourselves We can’t be a genius in everything Be more open to seeking the advice of those who have done what you want to do Are you OPEN to….. Nothing really happens until someone is open to seeing your value 1st step to a closed deal is an open mind Once you know you aren’t a match for a client, cut bait early Learn everything you can about people Podcast Freebie Connect With Merit Website Facebook YouTube

Erin Ley is a World-Class Speaker, #1 Bestselling Author, and Empowerment & Success Coach. She is the Host of the streaming “Life On Track” summit and TV show, inspiring viewers worldwide about making the most of life’s opportunities. She is also the creator of the popular “Life On Track” coaching program. They call Erin “The Miracle Maker!” As a cancer thriver at age 25, happily unstuck single Mom of 3 at age 47, successful Entrepreneur at age 50, and serial manifester when it matters most. Erin has shown thousands upon thousands across the globe, how to become victorious by being focused, fearless, and excited about life and your future! Ms. Ley is the author of several books, including the popular #1 bestseller “WORKLUV: A Love Story.” Clients are empowered for life-change through her coaching, audio programs, educational videos, and live seminars. Here's What We Cover Mindset ceilings Doubt is a dream crusher Who are you internally? People don’t know who they are  Growth from adversity The concept of vision and decision Holding yourself accountable Celebrate life and you will have a life worth celebrating Connect With Erin Website Facebook LinkedIn Watch The Full Episode on YouTube

Brandon T. Adams is an Emmy Award-Winning Producer and Host of the TV Series Success in Your City. Brandon is a video marketing expert and advisor that has helped companies and individuals grow their revenue, brand, and high-level business relationships through video marketing strategies, in-person events, and TV production.  He is an expert in video production, fundraising ($60 million to date), in-person events, and creating TV shows. He is also the youngest Featured Cast Member & Associate Producer for Think & Grow Rich the Legacy-based on Napoleon Hill’s best-selling book “Think and Grow Rich” (130 million copies sold). Here’s What We Cover Use your mind to bring people together The power of Think and Grow Rich Become a person of value What holds people back from playing the long game We overestimate what we can do in the short term You need to let go of the good to get to the great How to get the attention of people you want to build relationships with Coming from contribution and how you want to impact others You become what you think about most of the time If you are the smartest one in the room, you are in the wrong room Connect With Brandon Website Facebook Twitter Watch the Full Episode on YouTube