Doing your most creative work doesn't come with a guarantee of success. But there is a pattern to who succeeds and who doesn't. The pattern is this: Engaging in the consistent practice of shipping your creative work. In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with the legendary marketer Read More

What is the very next action you need to take that will grow your business? Questions like this one, are not asked enough among entrepreneurs. And because of this, we end up spending our time working on the wrong things.In this episode, I talk with Jay Papasan about his book, Read More

Are you busy? Simple question, I know. But almost anyone would immediately respond by saying yes. The problem is this, when we’re busy, it’s nearly impossible to grow our businesses, busyness can be a trap that can keep us from making progress at all. In this episode I talk with Read More

Have you ever wanted to meet your hero? There is a system and strategy for connecting with the people that we look up to the most. In this episode, Travis Chappel; (Host of Build your Network and World Class) shares his effective 5-step framework for meeting your hero. For full Read More

Do you avoid discomfort? Or do you embrace it? The fact is, the more comfortable we become with being uncomfortable, the more we enable ourselves to succeed in life and in business. In this episode, I interview Navy Seal Combat Veteran, Brent Gleeson. Brent was part of multiple tours with Read More

Work-Life balance has been called unobtainable, or even a myth by many business professionals. But Dr. Travis Parry has a different perspective. According to Dr. Travis and his 10+ years of research, achieving balance is possible, and should be pursued by every entrepreneur. Dr. Travis Parry is the creator of Read More

Sales is a topic that I consider to be a lost art. Being a great salesman or saleswoman is a rare skill to find in today’s world. We prefer to hide behind our marketing and funnels. But the ability to sell is a skill that leads to success. In this Read More

 Have you ever considered hiring a Virtual Assistant? There are many entrepreneurs who take full advantage of the benefits that VAs have to offer, while others have never explored what a VA can do for them. In this episode, Nathan Hirsch shares a 4-part system for hiring a great VA. Read More

 Do you know what you are meant to do with your life and work? Is what you’re currently doing what you know you are meant to do? In this episode, Jeff Goins shares his story of leaving a comfortable life to step into what he was made to do which, Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Chandler Bolt on his book "Published".Here are a few points they cover. (See full show notes at our blog link at the bottom.)Looking for Your WhyYou need to define “why” from a reader’s perspective and “why” from the writer’s perspective. This is where you Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Michelle Tillis Lederman on her latest book the Connectors Advantage.They highlight 3 points from the book. 1. Connectors are open and accepting. 2. Connectors believe in abundance.3. Connectors have a generous spirit.Michelle Tillis Lederman's final thought:There is no natural tendency to be a connector Read More

Many entrepreneurs wonder how to land speaking engagements; especially paid speaking gigs! In this episode, we cover 4 steps for becoming a successful public speaker.In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo talks with Grant Baldwin about his book The Successful Speaker and how to land speaking engagements!They discuss the acronym S.P.E.A.K. S Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Joey Coleman on the 8 phases of customer experience.The 8 phases of the customer experience:· Phase 1: Assess· Phase 2: Admit· Phase 3: Affirm· Phase 4: Activate· Phase 5: Acclimate· Phase 6: Accomplish· Phase 7: Adopt· Phase 8: AdvocateFor full show notes visit: https://creatingabrand.com/062

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Vanessa Van Edwards on becoming the most captivating person in the room.Vanessa answer's the following questions.What is the best way to work a room?How do you make a great impression?How should we position ourselves socially?How can you be the most memorable person in the Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo and Alan Stein Jr. talk about Alan's book "Raise Your Game" and self-care as an entrepreneur."Success is what you do all the time"What does this mean? Whatever you are trying to achieve will be a direct result of your habits, which are what you do Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Dr. Ivan Misner on his book "Who's in Your Room?"“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with  - Jim Rhone?”Dr. Ivan Misner, what is the metaphorical room?Imagine, you spend your whole life in one room and that one Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo is interviewing Brant Pinvidic on his book "The 3 Minute Rule".Brant will answer these questions for us:What is the 3 minute rule?How do we use the 3 minute rule?Why should we use the negative?For full show notes visit: https://creatingabrand.com/058

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Shasta Nelson on building friendships that last and why they matter.Shasta will cover the following points:3 things come up in all of our relationship studies that show how we feel more connected to people:1. Positivity ➕ – feeling more happy feelings when you’re around Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo interviews Jay Baer on Hugging your Haters!They go over 2 different types of complaints:1. On-stage2. Off-stageThey also speak about the Playbook for handling on-stage complaints:1.     Listen Harder – You have to find where the complaints are, most of the time they are in-direct and Read More

In this episode, Alex Sanfilippo is talking with Steve Gutzler about how to lead during uncertain times. They go over 3 points from Steve's new book. Shift 1 – From Victim to Leader👨‍💼👩‍💼Shift 3 – From Black and White to High Definition📺Shift 5 – From Activity to Accomplishment 🏆For full Read More