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Most People Don't... But You Do!For All the Marbles, Episode #5; What Happens When You Can Taste Your Favorite Song? Alex Sechopoulos with Mixly USAIn this inspiring episode of For All the Marbles, Bart interviews Alex Sechopoulos, the 26-year-old Head of Sales and Operations for Mixly USA, a groundbreaking company that bridges music, mixology, and technology. From humble beginnings at a Canadian winery to helping pioneer an innovation that lets you literally taste your favorite song, Alex shares how mentorship, family influence, and sheer driveshaped his entrepreneurial journey. Together, Bart and Alex explore the creative spark behind Mixly’s “Taste the Music” activation, the emotional intelligence behind great sales, and the deeper meaning of balancing ambition with well-being.Major T...
2025-11-1445 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#202 Service, Leadership, Intent, and Excellence with Horst Schulze, a founding member of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel (Re-celebrated from 4/21)In this episode of Most People Don’t…But YOU Do!, Bart Berkey sits down with Horst Schulze, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, founder of Capella Hotel Group, and author of Excellence Wins. Widely recognized as one of the most influential leaders in modern hospitality, Schulze shares stories from his 65-year career, beginning as a teenage server’s assistant in Germany to reshaping the global standard of service. He offers profound lessons on leadership, technology, customer experience, marriage, vision, and living with high intent.Major Takeaways / LearningsDefine Yourself Through Excellence: Schulze learne...
2025-09-2651 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#201 When Busy Isn’t an Excuse - How to Focus and Over-Deliver with Bart BerkeyIn this special solo episode, Bart shares personal stories and lessons from his trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he was invited to speak at the KBLT Congress on travel and hospitality. From Lufthansa flight attendants anticipating a young family’s needs, to warm welcomes at immigration, to Ritz-Carlton staff redefining overdelivery, Bart explores what it means to personalize, customize, and truly notice people—whether clients, guests, or teammates.Major Takeaways / LearningsOverdelivery is not accidental: it requires resources, systems, and intentional focus.Hospitality starts at the first moment—from airport customs officers to hot...
2025-09-1917 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#197 BTW, Good Morning" - These words will reset how you connect with people with Bart BerkeyWhat happens when a simple subject line transforms your entire leadership approach? In this solo episode, Bart Berkey shares the profound moment when a three-word email—“BTW, good morning”—became a turning point in how he leads with humanity, not just hustle. This deeply personal story reveals why connection must come before direction, and how one assistant's courage sparked a lasting shift in Bart's leadership mindset.Major TakeawaysThe 3P Framework: Lead with Person, Purpose, Praise to build trust, drive execution, and inspire motivation.BTW, Good Morning: A reminder to pause, acknowledge, and connect...
2025-08-2214 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#195 Hogwash: The Lies We Feed Ourselves (and How to Stop Swallowing Them) with Bart BerkeyWe all carry a little hogwash — the untruths we’ve convinced ourselves are real.In this solo episode, Bart unpacks the emotional and psychological baggage we carry disguised as “logic”: the thoughts like “I’m not good enough”, “They must be mad at me”, or “I always mess things up.” Spoiler alert:it’s all hogwash.Through personal stories, science-backed insights, and a practical truth-vs-hogwash exercise, Bart guides listeners to recognize triggers, reject negative narratives, and rewrite their inner dialogue. You'll learn how small shifts in thought lead to big shifts in life — moving from stuck...
2025-08-0717 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#192 “The Name You Carry, The Code You Crack: Lessons in Humanistic Leadership” - Edward Mady, Hospitality Expert, Leadership Coach and AuthorIn this deeply human and heartfelt episode, Bart Berkey sits down with the legendary Edward Mady — author of Honing the Human Edge, former GM of The Beverly Hills Hotel and Hotel Bel-Air, and a true icon in luxury hospitality. From his humble beginnings in a family diner to leading 128 award-winning teams, Edward shares the powerful principle that shaped his leadership: crack the code of others’ hidden strengths and help them grow. With stories of grit, empathy, and purpose, this conversation is a masterclass in humanistic leadership and emotional intelligence.________________________________________Major Takeaways / Learnings:“Cracking the Code”...
2025-07-171h 02Most People Don't... But You Do!#191 “Don’t Wait to Be Ready. Decide to Begin.” - Gavin Mlinar, CEO and Founding Member of Blacklisted ConsultingIn this inspiring episode, Bart Berkey sits down with Gavin Mlinar, CEO of Blacklisted Consulting and author of Yes, Your Way to Success. Why Don’t You? Gavin shares the remarkable story of how his upbringing, mindset, and resilience have driven him to negotiate billion-dollar contracts, become an endurance athlete, and launch his own company—all through one key trait: decisiveness. Together, they unpack what it takes to keep going when most people quit, and how to act with confidence even when conditions aren’t perfect.Major Takeaways / Learnings:1. Most People...
2025-07-0950 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#190 “Rigor Is Doing the Work in Silence. Responsibility Is the Gift You Give Yourself" - Frank Guengerich, President/CEO of Health, Wellness, and Lifestyle ServicesFrank Guengerich’s journey is one of grit, grace, and doing the work—often in silence. A former Division I tennis player and national bodybuilding champion, Frank has spent decades building a career in health, wellness, and leadership. Now the President and CEO of HWLS, he shares how his upbringing shaped his values and how he built a boutique consulting firm that thrives on personal attention and a proven track record.Bart and Frank dive into what separates those who simply dream from those who do. Frank's reflections on responsibility, accountability, and the importance of meaningful leadership reso...
2025-07-0236 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#189 "Be the Hummingbird, Make the Difference"- Elexa Ruth & Casey Paulson (Discovery Land Company and Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club)(Live from the Moody Center with Mr. Casey Paulson, Project President/Regional Vice President, Discovery Land Company & Elexa Ruth, GM Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club, Austin, TX)Special thanks to Rachel Reap, Director of Premium Service at the Moody Center in Austin for her hospitality in hosting this podcast event. 📍Description:Recorded live at the Moody Center, this heartfelt episode features Discovery Land’s Casey Paulson and Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club’s Elexa Ruth. Bart Berkey guides an intimate conversation exploring how small actions, deep care, and personal responsibility create unforge...
2025-06-2632 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#184 "Explain Not Complain, Brainstorm Not Blame-Storm" with Bart Berkey🎙️ Summary:In this solo episode, Bart Berkey unpacks a powerful leadership lesson inspired by a personal restaurant experience: the difference between explaining and complaining. After receiving an overcooked lobster dish and giving respectful feedback, Bart was met with indifference rather than action—highlighting a common leadership failure: acknowledging problems without offering solutions.He reflects on how leaders and employees alike can transform frustration into progress by explaining thoughtfully, not venting emotionally. Bart shares examples from sales training sessions and consulting work—including a hands-on activity with F1 Arcade’s sales team—that reinforce the idea of solution-o...
2025-05-1614 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#182 Knowing When it's Ok to "DO NOTHING" with Bart Berkey🎙️ Podcast Summary: "The Power of Doing Nothing — On Purpose"In this episode, Bart Berkey explores the counterintuitive—but essential—idea that sometimes the best action is inaction. Sparked by a frustrating message from a relative, Bart reflects on how pausing instead of reacting emotionally led to a better outcome—and peace of mind.He ties this to a broader theme:“It’s okay to do nothing—if it’s done with intention.”Rather than jumping to solve every problem, great leaders pause, assess, and respond with purpose. Bart shares lessons from personal stories, his l...
2025-05-0217 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#178 "The Kind Driver": Shelley Williams (VP, Sales for F1 Arcade) on Leading with Vision and Heart🎙️ Episode Summary:In this emotionally resonant and energizing interview, Bart Berkey welcomes longtime friend and powerhouse hospitality leader Shelley Williams, who currently serves as VP of Sales for F1 Arcade. The episode unpacks her leadership journey, personal philosophy, and how her values align with her newest venture.From her early dreams of diplomacy to teaching English abroad, Shelley shares how her path organically led her to hospitality—driven by a deep-rooted desire to serve and elevate others. With a remarkable resume and leadership credibility, Shelley talks about what fuels her: kindness, vision, drive...
2025-03-2835 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#171: "YES x 5 = 1 Not Now" - Shannon McCallum's Leading with YES & Thriving with BalanceHow do you achieve over 33K LinkedIn connections organically? You post authentic messages of personal journeys especially during the opening of Resorts World Las Vegas.How do you volunteer your time, participate in boards, and do your job exceptionally well? Listen to Shannon's advice and strategies on how to lead and balance in her industry.In this episode of Bart Berkey's podcast, "Most People Don't... But You Do!", Bart sits down with Shannon McCallum, Vice President of Hotel Operations, Resorts World Las Vegas.Shannon...
2025-02-0734 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#160 Construction to Creator; Blake and Morgan Hill's Influencer (and RV) JourneyBlake and Morgan Hill are influencers that are living out their dreams of being full time content creators who will soon be traveling the country in an RV adventure.
This episode comes naturally from Blake's discussion with our internship team that provided such rich, valuable lessons we simply had to share on our platform. Thank you to Miranda, Ivy, and Harinder for some excellent questions.
Imagine taking the leap to travel with your wife full time, enjoy luxury experiences, dine in world renown restaurants, and then "having" to capture it all on video and photos...
2024-11-0956 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#153 “Conversations not Campaigns, Socially Caring, and Middle Finger Inspiration”: Brooke Sellas, Founder- B Squared MediaIn this live edition of 'Most People Don't, But You Do,' I welcome Brooke Sellas, founder and CEO of B Squared Media and author of 'Conversations That Connect.'
We met at a KINDNESS CONFERENCE and I found her to be indeed not only KIND, but exceptionally smart and driven.
I did not know the term "social care" before I spoke with her. Essentially, imagine how much better you feel when you share feedback, complaints, inquiries online with a brand and they actually have a CONVERSATION back with...
2024-09-2058 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#151 "Unconquered Spirit: From Tribal Roots to Media Empire"; S.R. Tommie, Founder- Redline Media Group"Nothing happens by chance. It happens as intended."
I was meant to meet this woman called Tommie. She exudes an aura that is calming, contagious, and confident.
"Success is there for anyone that wants it."
In this podcast episode, I interview S. R. Tommie a/k/a Tommie, the President and Founder of Redline Media Group and a member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida (the owners of Hard Rock International).
The podcast explores Tommie's background, her influential upbringing in a Seminole...
2024-09-0527 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#150 Stealing 2nd Base and Facing Fears; Serge Asensio of Topline GroupHe taught me to "throw spaghetti against the wall" to see what would stick.
His friendship and guidance STUCK.
A brilliant entrepreneur that is also KIND BEYOND WORDS.
When I needed work, he gave me work.
When I needed an answer, he provided it.
When I needed a friend, he was there.
Many of my hospitality friends already know him, Serge Asensio, and his company, TOPLINE GROUP, LLC.
We discuss...
2024-08-2951 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#149 Lockpicking, Beekeeping, & Learning; Pete DiMaio, COO of TravelBoomToday’s podcast guest is a leader that embraces the culture of CARING and LEARNING. His name is Pete DiMaio and he is the Chief Operating Officer of TravelBoom. Not many people use personal hobbies to enhance their professional skills. Not many people embrace the culture of caring for clients and others. Not many people solve problems authentically. Pete DiMaio does...
We discuss:
- He highlights the importance of understanding the business thoroughly, including both technical aspects and
client needs.
- Pete emphasizes the significance of continuous learning and improvement in his career...
2024-08-2351 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#148 Leonard Simpson, CEO of IARFC- An Expert at "Figuring It Out"Today's podcast guest is Leonard Simpson, the CEO of IARFC (International Association of Registered Financial Consultants). He leads the efforts to guide, mentor, and provide resources for this industry.
Many of my guests share people that influenced them at an early age. Uniquely, Leonard had to "figure things out" on his own. This enabled him to become the leader that he is by always finding ways, being creative, showing flexibility, and remaining resilient.
A terrific conversation with a special gentleman.
More about IARFC at https://iarfc.org.
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2024-08-2226 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#147 Alex Sheen, Founder of “because I said I would”; Your Contributions CountThis week’s podcast guest, Alex Sheen, the Founder of “because I said I would” is also the topic of today’s newsletter story.
By applying Alex's philosophies, businesses can create a culture of excellence, accountability, and strong relationships, ultimately leading to greater success and guest satisfaction.
It is about “honoring your word” and “doing what you say you will do”. (Most People Don’t).
Alex’s simplistic message helped to serve as a beacon for me years ago when I trademarked the three words:
“Most People Don’t”
He has set th...
2024-08-0839 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#132 Healthier Longer...The Vision of Alively and Lou ZamerykaImagine living to 100 while STILL BEING able to move, travel, and enjoy the world. Today's guest, Lou Zameryka not only challenges himself personally "to do" what "most people don't", he is incorporating this philosophy to help others as we all age.
I met Lou years ago when we served together on an Executive Board for HSMAI and have remained in touch. His career included 17 years with Booking.com. He continues to expand his professional relationships to learn and has now combined his personal passion for health as a co-found of Alively.com.
More about Lou...
2024-04-1938 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#131 Creating Multi-Sensory Events for ADHD Entrepreneurs; Artist and Violinist Stephanie SchellerToday's guest is an extraordinary, vibrant and colorful mix of talent.
She caught my attention initially by her dedication to creating neuroscience-based events for those with ADHD.
After learning more, the layers of Stephanie Scheller run deep. After graduating with a degree in Equine Business and Facility Management, she realized that she didn't like the way animals were being treated.
She created another new opportunity for herself.
When a sales leader didn't support or show appreciation for her efforts, she created another new opportunity for herself.
Soon she decided...
2024-04-1250 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#130 Customers can be Fired and Employees Come First, The Culture of Tiber Solutions as designed by Jim Hadley, FounderToday's podcast guest is Jim Hadley. In this conversation he describes himself as a "swiss army knife" that knows how to solve different types of problems. He has created his own culture in which employees come first, customers can be fired, and personal fulfillment is the goal.
He is blown away that people choose to work with him and that gratitude in return enhances the loyalty of his team.
We discuss the Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Dimensions of Jim and how he manages to find balance and peace among so much disruption. His only goal...
2024-04-0453 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#129 Sherri Lindenberg; Preparing for YES and the Discipline of MarketingToday's guest is a former client turned friend. Sherri Lindenberg is the Principal/Founder of SKLD MarComms, helping clients drive performance through customized marketing and communications solutions.
She is brilliant in the world of marketing and events. Her career enabled her and her teams to create memorable experiences for attendees that they wouldn't have access to without them.
We talk about the influences of her parents taking chances and creating businesses, while always letting her know that she can "do anything."
Sherri shares advice and best practices for: starting a new business, the...
2024-03-2244 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#128 The Bull Market of Self-Discovery; Geoff Hickman's TriumphToday's guest is Geoffrey Hickman, Managing Principal at Econ/Info and former Executive Manager at Equifax.
Imagine putting so much pressure on yourself that you don't know when to stop. The work that you do is important and is helping people, industries, government, and the world.
The resources that your team provides offers roadmaps toward decisions that will either help or hurt the economic situation of millions. Mentally, you can't stop... but then your body and mind tell you to slow down and find balance.
Geoff Hickman shares his personal journey on success...
2024-03-1546 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#127 John Washko of Mohegan Sun; The Spirit of AquaiToday's guest, John Washko, is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mohegan Sun, located in Mystic Country, CT.
He embraces The Spirit of Aquai, which equates to the core values and the hospitality culture at Mohegan Sun.
Listen to this interview to understand how John is such a natural fit to enliven the four key principles that define how this magnificent casino complex treats their guests and how their employees treat each other.
1. Welcoming
2. Mutual Respect
3. Cooperation
4. Building Relationships
Through his leadership, the complex...
2024-03-0237 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#126 Through Thick or Thin, You STICK; Co-Founders and Friends- Kervin Simon and Darian ColletteThese two gentlemen were deployed to Iraq together. Instantly they became friends and remained connected once returning to the states and working at the Pentagon together.
Meet Kervin Simon and Darian Collette.
Because of their friendship, they shared their challenges for leaving the military and entering into civilian life. They decided with their skills, they could start a technology solutions company AND help to change the world with their thinking.
In addition to being co-founders of Nexacon, they are creating a movement to inspire anyone that needs to hear inspiration. With social experiments...
2024-02-2453 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#125 Building Homes, Constructing Hope, and Scraping Paint; Tim Winter, Founder of Paradigm HomesIn this interview, my guest had shared that he "is not a school guy". He is however, an "exceptionally SMART guy", that gives and gives and gives.
Tim Winter, the Founder of Paradigm Homes, along with his wife Jen continue to "do for others", often what may appear to be beyond comprehension. To date, they've build over 60 homes for people that needed housing.
While his main business is building luxury custom homes in the United States, he is using his Pittsburgh grit and wholesome roots to help people in need.
He is a...
2024-02-1645 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#123 Treating People Right; Kevin Korab (President of Guest Worldwide)A few months ago, I presented to Guest Supply and was simply shocked by the culture of kindness and empathy. I knew I needed to get their leader on our show to learn the "how and why" they are this way.
It’s no surprise that happy, satisfied employees are more engaged and productive. This naturally leads to better customer service and increased revenue outcomes. My last year leading a global sales team with Ritz-Carlton, we achieved a perfect 100% Employee Satisfaction Score that also aligned with the highest producing revenue year in the history of...
2024-02-0650 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#122 "Just Help"; Julia Healey, CEO of United Charitable"Sitting in still water is not doing anyone any good."
There are no ripples. You're not going anywhere. No waves are produced. No one is splashing. Sitting in still water is not exercise, nor is it fun. Just "do", move, and help.
Today's podcast guest is Julia Healey, the CEO of United Charitable. They help, connect, and direct people toward finding organizations that can use their contributions and donations. Such a brilliant and helpful idea behind this non-profit!
More about Julia Healey:
Julia Healey casts the overall vision...
2024-01-2952 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#121 Optimistic, Naive, and Confident; Christina Wenman is "Learning From Your World" and SHARINGChristina Wenman published her first book at 17 years old.
She started her own podcast that helps teach others about what success and happiness might look like...
She asks questions to understand.
Her poise and intellect are well beyond her years.
This is the first time in 100+ episodes that my guest turned the tables and wanted to learn as much from me during our time together as I wanted to learn from her.
She is a very special person.
While she is a full time HR Specialist in...
2024-01-2049 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#120 Dorothy Dowling, Leadership Legend; "Seeing The World Differently"Today's podcast guest is Dorothy Dowling, Managing Director with Horwath HTL and Former Chief Marketing Officer of Best Western. As a legend in and outside of the hospitality industry, we discuss:
-The importance of giving back
-Not being the loudest, but often contributing the most
-Embracing lessons learned from her son
Dorothy Dowling is a Managing Director with Horwath HTL where she supports global hospitality industry clients with Go-To-Market strategies to help grow scale, revenue, and
profitability with services ranging from repositioning to commercial business planning and activation.
2024-01-1239 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#119 Entertainingly Educating Individuals on the Animal/Human Bond and More; Tracie HotchnerToday's podcast guest is well equipped and super intelligent to talk about anything and everything. Today, however, she chooses to TALK about PETS. As she does this, she is helping PEOPLE.
We discuss her impetus for writing a book that had never been published before, how animals influenced her childhood, and how writing and acting in Hollywood wasn't as glamorous as one might think.
An incredibly entertaining person who emits honesty and integrity in everything she does.
Tracie Hotchner is nationally acclaimed as a Pet Wellness Advocate, the author of THE DOG BIBLE: Ev...
2023-12-2933 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#118 The Children Behind the Food We Eat; 15 Year-Old Emily and AFOP's MelanieToday's we have two podcast guests. The first is 15 year-old Emily, a child of a migrant farmworker family that can literally put 10 years of experience on her resume, as she started working in the fields at a very young age. This practice needs to stop and the rights of children need to be shared more.
The second is Melanie Forti, with AFOP (Association of Farm Worker Opportunity Programs), based in the Washington, DC area. She is their Health and Safety Programs Director and also the Campaign Director for Children in the Fields Campaign.
2023-12-2138 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#117 Where Did My Donation GO? Solutions by WISHES Founder Chase HarmerToday's podcast guest is Chase Harmer, the Founder of Wishes.
He has an extraordinary mind who is using his skills to create a platform that provides transparency in the world of charitable giving.
His technology allows donors to immediately see their donations while giving instantaneous spending ability to the receiver.
How often do we give money without the total understanding of "where it goes" and "who receives it"?
Wishes has solved that problem.
Chase Harmer stands as a luminary...
2023-12-1538 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#116 Barney Schwanke may not be in the History Books; Being Remembered by Investing In People's LivesToday's podcast guest is an skilled businessman, fabulous public speaker, entrepreneur, and a pastor that started a community from scratch.
He is one of 12 children whose father started a retaining wall business in order to support his family. It wasn't his dad's passion but rather a realistic way to provide. This taught Barney the values of hard work, sacrifice, and giving.
He is a kind hearted soul that spends every moment of every day 'INVESTING IN PEOPLE'S LIVES" with care and love.
Listen to his story...
More about...
2023-12-0840 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#115 Chip Rogers, Serving the Public to Serving an Industry (President of AHLA- The Association that will Save the World)Today's podcast guest is Chip Rogers, president & CEO of American Hotel & Lodging Association. He holds one of the most influential roles in all of hospitality.
We discuss:
-Reading the newspaper as a young child, looking for the box scores, but inadvertently becoming educated on the world
-His love for broadcasting and communications
-The importance of coaching and using athletics for business lessons
-Serving the public to serving an industry
-Building teams through empowerment and encouragement
Chip Rogers joined the...
2023-11-2929 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#114 What's the story with Bart? (As interviewed by a thoughtful friend)Today's podcast guest is.... me?
We turned the tables today.
We did what “Most People Don’t”.
My good friend, Doug Baarman, SVP with ConferenceDirect and Founder of Hospitality Lifestyles came up with this idea.
“Bart, you’re always asking others to share their stories and are promoting them, how about if I interview you as you are growing your business?”
On today’s podcast we discuss:
-My father burying cans of cash and making sacrifices
-Learning kindness and acceptance from my mother
-D...
2023-11-2143 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#113 Map Out Your Life, Not Your Career: Norbert van den Berg (President NW Europe, gategroup)Today's guest has it figured out. He has a balance. He pursues his passion. He maintains a healthy lifestyle. Family is most important to him. He continues to learn and therefore rises on the corporate ladder. He is amazing.
His name is Norber van den Berg. We had been neighbors years ago and our children were very good friends. Naturally, we also became family friends and explored and adventured Northern Virginia together.
On today's show we discuss:
- Being a global traveler and cultural chameleon, and what he has learned to appreciate the...
2023-11-1738 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#112 More than hard work; The Evolution of a Legendary Leader; David Kong (former CEO, BWH Hotels)Today’s podcast guest is David Kong, a legendary leader in
hospitality.
We discuss embracing challenges and figuring things out.
He shares that hard work and dedication is only the entry point for success in any career.
The aspect of differentiation is key, which aligns with the Most People Don’t Message.
David had to “figure it out” so many times and had the confidence to know he could and he would.
Listen to his story, his life lessons, and his evolution into a
legendary...
2023-11-101h 03Most People Don't... But You Do!#111 Sales is Hard, He Makes it Easy; An Accessible Sales Celebrity named Matt EastonWhen he shares advice, I write it down.
When he talks, I take notes.
When he gives examples, I hit "share".
To me and millions of followers and fans, he is of celebrity status! Today's podcast guest is Matt Easton, founder of Easton University.
In a world when everyone is SO BUSY, he is incredibly and willingly ACCESSBILE. I sent him a note and he responded quickly. He gave me his number, so I called him, and he almost immediately called me back.
When I invited...
2023-11-031h 10Most People Don't... But You Do!#110 From Wall Street to Wellness Entrepreneur; Shizu Okusa of ApothekaryToday’s podcast guest is Shizu Okusa, Founder & CEO at Apothékary.
She shares her remarkable journey to seek and find joy and happiness through helping others heal.
Growing up was difficult for her as everything about her was different than others her age in Canada. Her name was unique and hard to pronounce. She looked unlike most of her friends.
Shizu has been able to use that “difference” to her advantage and to the benefit of the world, by using those feelings for motivation.
As she...
2023-10-2742 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#109 A Lioness in the House and a Hyena in the Pool; ROAR AFRICA Founder, Deb CalmeyerToday's podcast guest is the extraordinary Deborah Calmeyer.
She is the CEO and Founder of ROAR AFRICA. The company she started in New York in 2006 to answer friends’ and acquaintances’ questions about where to go in Africa and to keep her retired zoologist father in the place he was happiest, the wild, has taken on a life of its own.
We discuss:
-Surviving the 'concrete jungle of New York' after leaving the Bush of Africa
-Finding peace and restoration in the wilderness and exposing others now to these expe...
2023-10-2036 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#108 Insatiable Passion to Make People Better; Jacki Marks (Apple Leisure Group)Today's podcast guest is Jacki Marks, Global Head of Trade Brands for Apple Leisure Group.
She has worked in the travel industry for over 25 years and has managed almost all aspects of package travel from the contracting, pricing and building of the vacation product to the marketing, brand strategies and sales and group team relationships.
We discuss:
-Proving that you can work hard, be a great leader, a great wife, and a great mom. It is possible to "have it all" with passion, balance, and dedication to each.
-The travel industry...
2023-10-0742 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#107 Emily Cole; Owner of Savannah Bananas- Scripting Fun Not the SportToday's podcast guest is Emily Cole. Since 2015, she owns the Savannah Bananas along with her husband Jesse. They have disrupted the entertainment aspect of baseball to "cause fun" for these fans.
During her career, she found that she was having more fun pursuing baseball/sports related jobs during her 5-10 (5pm to 10 pm) as her 9-5 was not providing the same amount of purpose or passion.
She does what "Most People Don't" because she creates amazing customer experiences with her favorite people. In addition, their company contributes heavily to their community and has recently created...
2023-09-2938 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#106 From Big Bad Boss to Teacher; Disney Alumni Lee CockerellLee Cockerell (former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World) shares on today's podcast that he thought he needed to lead with just discipline.
After an employee's health experience, he realized that EMPATHY needed to be included and that there was a kinder way to lead and manage.
Listen to his remarkable rise from an Oklahoma farmer to an Executive Vice President leading 40,000 Cast Members, 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, and 2 water parks with Disney.
We discuss very humble beginnings. Not reading a newspaper until the age of 20, lacking confidence, and lacking...
2023-09-2238 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#105 Choices Lead to Chances for Happiness; Donna Quadri-Felitti (Penn State School of Hospitality)Today's podcast guest is Donna Quadri-Felitti, who heads the School of Hospitality for Penn State University. She is a dear, supportive friend that continues to TEACH me and others not only about our industry, but also about life.
We discuss:
-How education and experiences lead to choices, which then can enable greater happiness.
-How their program sequencing changed to adapt to the needs of their students after the pandemic
-The role of her significant other in her success and work integration
-Being humble and a lifelong...
2023-09-1543 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#104 Alexi Khajavi; A Quest for Connections Fueled by An Indiana Jones ApproachToday's podcast guest is Alexi Khajavi, President of Hospitality & Travel for Questex, LLC, a global business intelligence company that informs and connects buyers and sellers across hospitality, travel, healthcare, wellness, and technology.
We discuss:
-How everybody is accountable to someone
-His adventurous nature, study of anthropology, and passion for travel
-That leadership is about how you live your life and how you make decisions
-The people you surround yourself with, regardless of their title, is critically important for your success
-His belief in the...
2023-09-0549 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#103 Back in the Jungle & Crisp Virtues; The Multiple Lives of James McBrideToday's podcast guest is James McBride, PARTNER & CEO, NIHI Hotels.
We discuss:
-fundamentals, discipline, and standards
-his mother's mantra of "manners make it"
-how rejection can be your best friend
-embracing simplicity as the core to life
-celebrating local traditions and helping cultures thrive
He is recognized as “One to Watch” by Bloomberg Businessweek’s
Bloomberg 50 and awarded Independent Hotelier of the World by Hotels magazine, James McBride is a global hotelier who has led some of the world’s leadin...
2023-08-2552 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#102 Wine and a Whiteboard; The Ingenuity Behind "Away Together"What do you do on a rainy day on vacation at a resort?
Today's podcast guests created the solution during a tropical storm trip in the Caribbean.
Introducing Melanie Brewer and John Beuchert. An incredibly gifted, creative couple that founded Away Together.
A safer and more secure way for communication (even translated) between guests, within the hotel or venue, and including local service providers.
We discuss:
-What it takes to make that leap toward entrepreneurship
-Why sharing information between travelers enhances their experiences
-Stories of...
2023-08-1935 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#101 Foraging Forgotten Foods with Rachael West, "Eating the Ozarks"Follow her into the forest to find foods that have been forgotten.
Today's guest is the pied piper of foraging. I met her during the Smithsonian's Folk Life Festival this summer when I was immediately drawn toward her personality, passion, and knowledge.
Before grocery stores existed, early settlers would bring seeds of their most resilient food staples from their homelands. 200 years later, many of these plants still exist all around us.
Rachael teaches people how to find and use these plants in the most delicious of ways.
She is not only...
2023-08-1144 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#99 Top 5 General Managers in Asia; Mr. Chris ClarkToday's podcast guest is Mr. Chris Clark, an experienced General Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Luxury hospitality industry from pre-opening experience in 16 hotels (3 of his own, 13 as a trainer/task force).
We discuss:
-Challenging himself
-Setting goals and sharing them with his managers
-Finding the right culture fit with luxury and service excellence
-Holding himself accountable
-Facing fears and embracing the unknown
Additionally, he has led the team as the Pre Opening GM for the first JW Marriott...
2023-07-2841 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#98 The Heroics of Captain Behnam and Saving 381 LivesToday's podcast guest is a true hero. His name is Captain Christopher Behnam.
"On a fateful day in 2018, Captain Behnam was flying a 777 to Honolulu when it suffered catastrophic engine failure. Were it not for his amazing skills, the plane would easily have been lost."
Listen to his story of resilience, training, and discipline on this episode. It will enhance you life.
We discuss:
-At age 9 he knew he wanted to fly airplanes for a living
-He created an airplane simulator as a child with broom
sticks, shoe boxes...
2023-07-211h 17Most People Don't... But You Do!#97 Pocono Raceway President Ben May; Enabling 100K+ ExperiencesToday's podcast guest is Ben May, President of Pocono Raceway, one of the most celebrated and iconic tracks in the United States.
We discuss:
-The value of connections. His college freshman friend happened to be part of the family that started the raceway over 50 years ago.
-The importance of leaders to be available, honest, and authentic. There is no excuse to hide behind a keyboard.
-Adding humanity to the FUN business of experiences
-Empowering employees to fill gaps by finding needs and contributing their talents
-Controlling what...
2023-07-1436 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#95 Music Is The Way Emotions Sound; Award Winning Writer and Performer Brian JamesToday's podcast guest is Brian James. I met Brian on a recent trip to the Pacific Northwest where he was performing at the same venue where I was speaking. Immediately I senses his passion as "passerbys" were attracted to his talents and immediately became "stopper-ins."
(Enjoy a sample of his music during the intro and exit of this interview)
Born and raised on a farm in the small logging community of Montesano, WA, Brian is at home on the stage where his larger than life personality comes out with witty commentary and raw energy.
2023-06-0956 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#94 Super Intentional or Partly Serendipitous? The Success Story of Daniella LandauDaniella is the Co-Founder and Principal of HLP&R Advocacy. In my simplistic terms, she helps organizations interpret and maneuver around government regulations and public policy to help them achieve their business goals.
She became a "director of media" without any media experience. She was offered many opportunities because her friends said "you'd be great in this role." And she said "yes", more often than "no" to learn new things.
She exudes intellectual curiosity and believes in the power of helping others.
We discuss:
-Working on Presidential Campaigns
-The...
2023-06-0242 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#93 Penn State's Maggie Mace; Gymnastic Student Athlete Tips for Teamwork, Balance, and SuccessMost People Don't... start practicing their sport at the age of 3.
Most People Don't... earn a scholarship to compete in their passion.
Most People Don't... embrace humility and teamwork to find success.
Maggie Mace has done these things and more. As a student at Penn State's School of Hospitality, and as my former Social Media Intern, she continues to overcome obstacles and find ways to earn happiness as an individual and for her team.
We discuss;
-the role of mentors/coaches
-when others see talent in you...
2023-05-0637 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#92 Powerful, Successful, and Most Importantly...KIND; Chair Phyllis J. RandallToday's podcast guest is Chair Phyllis Randall. She is making history and remembering history.
We discuss:
-Talking about things that are important, but not always
popular
-The importance of how we treat people
-Giving back, serving, and making things better
-The traits of great leaders (admitting to what you don't know AND admitting to what you do know)
-Never making people feel “less than” even during difficult conversations
She is the first woman of color in Virginia's history to be elected chair of a cou...
2023-04-2132 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#91 Eric Roseman, Chief Revenue Officer of Xeal- Using the Chip on his Shoulder for Motivation and ExcellenceToday's guest is Eric Roseman, the Chief Revenue Officer of Xeal, a technology first electric vehicle charging company
focused on supplying EV charging for the commercial real estate sector.
We talk about the power of Penn State, proving others wrong while being right, capturing weekly positive and negative accomplishments, and the importance of journaling and meditation.
He shares: "you've only got one choice. You can either be better than yesterday, you can be worse than yesterday, or you can stay the same. What's it gonna be? And it's just like, what are you g...
2023-04-0539 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#90 David Goldstone (Chief Sales Officer of World Cinema); Leading with Empathy & Selling with ServiceToday's podcast guest is David Goldstone, EVP and Chief Sales Officer of World Cinema.
He describes his company as a service company that delivers technology.
His accomplishments in the hospitality industry are so vast, yet he has never worked for a hotel company.
David Goldstone has served in various executive management positions within the industry for over 20 years. He is one of only five recipients of the prestigious AH&LA’s John Whitaker Award for his dedication and commitment to the hotel industry. He is an experienced executive with a dem...
2023-03-2442 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#88 Mark Carrier, President of B.F. Saul Company Hospitality GroupMark G. Carrier is a senior officer of B.F. Saul Company; the privately held diversified real estate and finance concern based in the Washington, DC area. The hospitality group owns and operates a portfolio of business class hotels which are affiliated with Intercontinental Hotels Group, Marriott, Hilton, and The Hay-Adams.
Carrier is the past Chairman of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the nation's advocacy organization for the hotel industry. He is also past Chairman of the IHG Owners Association, the global franchise owners association of Intercontinental Hotels Group. He was also names Virginia Hotelier of th...
2023-03-1738 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#87 "You'll Never be in Sales" and "I was Never Right"- Meg Fasy, Founder of FazeFWD & eventsGIGWhen I first met Meg, she was in catering in Washington, DC. We worked at the same hotel when I was in room sales. A senior leader at one point told her "you'll never be in sales." She used that objection and obstacle to prove to herself that she was quite capable of DOING WHATEVER SHE DESIRED.
Growing up in Philadelphia, she was the youngest of 7 children and was forced to be "independent". She also had to hear from her older brothers and sisters that she was consistently "wrong"! (In a loving way!)
From Vice Presid...
2023-03-1036 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#86 If You're Happy and You Know It... Mr. Fisher Life LessonsToday's podcast guest is Stephen Fisher. A remarkable gentleman whose talents have included running and owning multi-million dollar companies. From Army veteran, to Sales Executive, to Entrepreneur, to School Teacher... He has seen and experienced so much.
As a traveling sales leader, he would collect hotel keys and now has them proudly displayed in his art creation hanging them in the shape of the United States. When I initially saw his collection of thousands... I was sad. How could a person be away from family so much and still be successful personally and professionally. He found balance and en...
2023-02-2451 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#85 Deserving to Blush; The Humble Leadership of Chris Flatt (EVP, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore)Before our first introduction, I was nervous to meet Chris Flatt. I was intimidated not only by her title (Executive Vice President) but also by her responsibilities (proving 4700 hotel guest rooms in Las Vegas) and the brand she represented (Wynn). She immediately disarmed me and could not have been more kind, gracious, and caring. This are just a few of the reasons why she has RISEN TO BE ONE OF THE PREMIER SALES LEADERS IN THE COUNTRY.
When I had the pleasure to present to her teams in Las Vegas, her specialness shined even more. There was such...
2023-02-1730 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#84 Leadership is NOT Telling People What to do... Fred Huther of HEARD GlobalJ Fred Huther, Chief Sales Officer for Heard Global, doesn't need to be the star of the show. He doesn't need to have the final word on anything.
His focus is to get the best out of his team all while improving himself because of the people he surrounds himself with.
Find out what he was dreaming about in middle school and if it became reality.
Listen to his approach to SELLING and LEADERSHIP.
More about Fred:
A proud Penn Stater, Fred has years of successful e...
2023-02-1029 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#83 Creation for the Craft of Business - Michelle DeKeyrel, Founder of EutemiaToday's podcast guest is Michelle DeKeyrel, the Founder of Eutemia, a small consulting firm dedicated to transforming healthcare..
We discuss:
Getting more stickers than everyone else.
Seeking external approval from EVERYBODY.
Played the game and got promoted. Played the game and got promoted. Played the game and got promoted.
Started and CREATED a new company.
A recovering PEOPLE PLEASER.
Working hard, achieve, and make others feel COMFORTABLE.
Listen and learn from one of the most disciplined and organized professionals that I know.
More...
2023-02-0236 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#81 Christine Marzano- Runway Model, Actress, CEO; Tired of Waiting on OthersToday's podcast guest is Christine Marzano. She is an extremely intelligent professional who is now creating her own future through the creation of BODS, a company dedicated to transforming fashion e-commerce through artificial intelligence and gaming technology.
An enthusiast for acting and the theater, she made the move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles to pursue the film industry. Christine quickly had to find ways to deal with rejection of auditions that, in her words, didn't crush her.
She became more resilient all while adapting to the factors that she didn't have control over... the next mov...
2023-01-1945 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#78 "See you tomorrow right?" - From Fear of Dying to Fearless (Bart's Personal Journey)Grateful to Robin McKenna and her generosity to share stories like mine. More of her podcasts can be found here:https://the-healthability-project.castos.com/podcasts/44446/episodes/from-fearful-to-fearlessShe describes this episode as: "Here A seemingly ordinary childhood sports accident left Bart Berkey with decades long anxiety and fear. In this episode Bart shares what he endured for way too long, the turning point that released his fear and anxiety, and how he is moving forward."Everyone has something. You just might not know what they are carrying heavy (in their hearts on on the...
2023-01-0532 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#79 Direct while Kind; Creating Loyalty with HEART Leadership - Theresa Treat, Humanity Resources ExemplifiedToday's podcast guest is Theresa Treat, the Vice President of People Services for Ben Bridge Jeweler of Seattle.
She is one of the greatest leaders that I know who is self-aware, appreciative of others, and can be kind while being direct.
We discuss:
Being independent.
Taking initiative.
Exerting quiet influence.
Making a positive impact on the business while focused on impacting the employees.
Not wanting to be anyone else than who she is.
How having heart helps her translate the business piece with her...
2022-12-2156 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#80 Two teachers, One Lesson; Her Grandmother and Zig Ziglar - Sue Falcone, Founder of Remarkable! A Speakers BureauToday's podcast guest is Sue Falcone. She is a giving person that was taught at a young age, the MORE THAT YOU GIVE TO OTHERS, THE MORE YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURN. Her major influencers were her 98 year old Cherokee Indian Grandmother and Zig Ziglar, among others. "You can be anything you want to be." And she accepted the advice and flourished!She took time out years ago to find herself and thus has become her "better and true self".In addition to being an author and professional speaker, she has created Remarkable! A Speakers Burea...
2022-12-1640 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#77 Creating in the Language of Humanity; Brett Lesher with STAFF FellowshipToday's podcast guest is Brett Lesher. A remarkable human being that is solely focused on "enhancing the school year for employees" by encouraging them to SHOW UP and find hope together in relationships.
He pursues people and leads with relationships without any hidden agendas. He is authentic and real.
Brett meets individuals for "where they are" and "who they are". They don't need to be anyone but themselves for him to engage. When teachers put their heart and soul into their students, they may arrive early when it is dark and leave the building at nigh...
2022-12-0140 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#76 What We All Can Learn from a Professional Actress (thank you Isabel Pollen)A focused ray of light that has been put on earth to help others communicate better and more effectively by using the skills learned as a professional actress. This description is for today's podcast guest, Isabel Pollen.
I initially met her through a mutual friend and was drawn to her ability to take initiative and speak so effortlessly.
With the combination of 26 years as a Professional Actress on stage and screen, and almost 13 years as a Professional Coach working around the globe across multiple industries, Isabel is uniquely positioned to facilitate the practice of confidence an...
2022-11-1750 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#75 Jim Lippens - The USE of Abuse to Protect OthersToday's podcast guest, Jim Lippens, is a remarkable being. You must listen to his entire story.
What he does represents who he is... he helps and protects others. He even created a conference (HAPPINESS@WORK) to show belief in people at work. He SAVES others. He has a deep purpose.
He shares on this interview, his rough childhood and the physical abuse that he suffered for 7 years from his father. He was PROTECTING his mother and his brother from the age of 6 to 13. By intervening his father stated, "I will remember what you did every day" a...
2022-11-031h 06Most People Don't... But You Do!#74 Molly Clark - Everyone Deserves To Feel JOY At WorkToday's podcast guest is Molly Clark. She is the owner of Molly Clark Coaching and Consulting with a focus on Culture, Leadership and Human Resource needs. We discuss her immediate engagement with the culture of Ritz-Carlton and memorizing the "employee promise" and "credo" within moments of being hired.
Her first service experience came when working at a deli during high school. She was taught the value of customer engagement and offering a warm welcome. Within 15 feet of the counter, she would notice and observe the client, within 10 feet of the counter she would smile, and within 5 feet she...
2022-10-2553 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#73 Rachel Druckenmiller- "Sliding Door Moments; Moving from Wellness to Wellbeing"Today's podcast guest is Rachel Druckenmiller. She describes herself as a "keynote speaker who sings". She is delightfully engaging and viciously authentic. Immediately you will adore her.
Rachel is the founder of UNMUTED (unmutedlife.com), in which she delivers messages to energize and engage workforces.
We discuss:
-The value of education
-The influence of entrepreneur parents
-Living in Europe and making decisions
-Being a curious observer
and other lovely stories.
As the CEO of UNMUTED, a training and development company, Rachel Druckenmiller is on a...
2022-10-0747 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#72 Scott Marcus (Developer, Principal, CEO, Entrepreneur) - "Orangetheory Found Him and He Found More Fun"Today's podcast guest is Scott Marcus. His professional journey started as a lawyer, before moving into real estate development where he co-founded RSM Development and Management, a company with a portfolio of more than 1 million square feet. In addition, Marcus and his partners own more than 4,000 apartments across Michigan. Scott is also the CEO of L5 Fitness and owns the state rights to Orangetheory Fitness in Michigan. As he shares, the Orangetheory brand found him and immediately he became a huge fan. He felt that the concept was right to be able to help people with their fitness goals and...
2022-09-3041 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#71 Rickey Martinez; Minimal Means leading to Maximum ContributionsToday's podcast guest is Rickey Martinez, an incredible Business Development Expert who bases his success on the success of his clients. His friends call him "Rickipedia" as he knows a little something about everything. He is a first generation Mexican American with 5 siblings. His parents were migrant workers spending part time in Arizona and California, depending on harvest season. Despite growing up with minimal means, each family member has excelled and contributes to the well-being of others.
We discuss:
-The influence of siblings, and having his oldest brother incentivizing him with dollars for good grades...
2022-09-0857 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#70 Solving Puzzles and Adding Value Through Gatherings; The Strategic Thinking of Meredith WolffToday's podcast guest is Meredith Wolff, a corporate events leader and professional, who has worked to provide exceptional experiences for groups in the Asset Management world for years. She brings innovative event strategies to satisfy the needs of her internal partners and an openness to collaborate with her providers.
We discuss:
-Growing up as an artist and using creativity now for events
-Understanding both spectrums as a supplier and a buyer to be more a more effective leader
-Doing homework all the time to understand the needs of her internal partners
2022-08-1945 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#69 James McDonald, Changing the Language and not Using Last Year's WordsToday's podcast guest is James McDonald. He is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leader, an author, an Empowerment Speaker, and a People Transformer. He works with AvalonBay Communities and inspires and teaches his colleagues to make a difference, for each other and for their residents. James is also the CEO of The InspireME group, which helps to encourage those needing the power to be heard.
He is passionate about WORDS and Language and uses vocabulary to help others change their lives. "Think it, say it, do it". Words have changed his life and has allowed him to rise out o...
2022-07-2956 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#68 Someone has to Win, Make Sure it's YOU, The Medical Miracle Story of Richie ShaneI met Richie at the bottom of a mountain in Aspen. He was quietly celebrating something quite remarkable, and he asked me to take a photo to capture his moment. It has been 18 years to the day of him not having a single seizure after experiencing over 3,000 of them before his surgical procedure that removed 3 inches of his brain. It was magical that I met this man on such a special day.
He shared more of his story with me and it resonated so intensely that I felt compelled to share it on this podcast.
Ri...
2022-07-2249 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#67 Scott Wiseman (SVP, Apple Leisure Group) - "Having Fun, Working Hard, AND remaining LIKEABLE"Today's special guest is Scott Wiseman, Senior Vice President & General Manager at Apple Leisure Group. He is a dear friend from our Penn State days together and we have remained connected.
He has had massive career acceleration by accepting every "double dog dare" challenge and achieving the impossible. An incredible strategic business leader that has already accomplished so much!
We discuss:
-Having a passion for work
-Listening more than talking
-Not needing to treat everyone the same to be fair
-Working hard to find the balance
M...
2022-07-1446 min
Most People Don't... But You Do!#66 Focus, Discipline, and DOING Her Best, The Weekly Re-Prioritization of Jami Stapelmann (Estee Lauder Executive)Today's podcast guest is Jami Stapelmann, Executive Director with Estee Lauder Companies. She can write the playbook for leadership and mentoring. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, she quickly learned about hard work and independence. She spent time in retail and the airlines industry before accelerating her career with Estee Lauder.
We discuss:
-Hiring for character and teaching for the position
-Moving transactions to value creation opportunities
-How she uses Focus and Discipline to get things DONE
-Mentoring others and not allowing any "passive memberships"
-Who you are is no...
2022-06-2453 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#65 Iraq-war Veteran to Jain Monk, Siddhali Shree's Spreading Messages of Non-Violence & Self TransformationToday's podcast guest is Siddhali Shree. I first met her when we were both in New York City preparing to deliver our TEDx Talks. When I saw her arrive into the building, I immediate sensed a "glow of peace" radiate from her. Initially I didn't know if she was an instructor, a guest, or a presenter but I was drawn to her spirit. Although we had only met moments before I took to the stage, I saw her supporting me from the front row and she offered me encouragement with her engagement and approvals.
Since that initial encou...
2022-06-171h 06Most People Don't... But You Do!#64 "You Can't Make a Fish Climb a Tree; The Content Creator Ideas of Cameron Lee"Today's podcast guest is Cameron Lee. A viral influencer with MILLIONS OF LIKES. He has had the unusual ability, even from a young age, to know himself and the environment required to be in for maximum success and happiness. As a child moving to the US from Taiwan and not knowing English, he told his parents, "I need to be in the class that challenges me in order to learn quicker."
He continues with this self knowledge as an entrepreneur creating his own luxury travel marketing/public relations brand. He helps travel destinations and services through his bran...
2022-06-1048 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#63 Celebrating Success and Significant Moments Through World Class Entertainment; Bill Hopkins (Producer, Creator, Musician)Today's podcast guest is Bill Hopkins, Musician, Producer, and Creator of The Bill Hopkins Rock'n Orchestra. His is a wildly talented person that has created an Entertainment Empire for performing, producing, and arranging music for his customers. Because of his authentic approach and "white glove service", he has created loyalty beyond reason not only for his clients but also for his bandmates.
He shares that his life started over when he pursued his passion full time after literally being "knocked over the head" while riding in a salt truck in the dead of winter in New Hampshire. Bill...
2022-06-0345 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#62 The Overdelivering Obsession of Gifting Guru Jeffrey BrennerToday's guest is Jeffrey Brenner, Director of Special Markets/Military Seiko Watch of America LLC. To me he embodies the ultimate relationship driven sales person whose interests in helping others and connecting people isn't self serving. We met at a conference last year when I was presenting and he continues to be a friend and massive industry supporter.
What was initially intriguing to me was Jeffrey's approach to "doing" and always going "above and beyond" to satisfy and support others.
He travels extensively but manages to maintain integration with his personal life to remain fulfilled....
2022-05-2054 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#61 No Power in Being Shy, The Unflappable and Uncompromising Koleen Roach, Meetings & Conference ChampionToday's guest is Koleen Roach, a dear friend, a giving person, and an incredibly strategic and socially considerate human being! She shares the best originating advice she received from a mentor was to remain "unflappable". Be strong, solid, and flexible to be able to serve as a leader for others.
Recently I experienced this first hand as she planned and executed an event for over 1000 people. Her approach was content, joyous, and present. She not only knew her participants but also their family members. She offered extra gestures to ensure everyone was comfortable. Even when things didn't go as h...
2022-05-1353 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#60 The Most Internationally Competitive American Chef, Master Chef Rich RosendaleToday's podcast guest is Master Chef Rich Rosendale. He is one of only 66 Certified Master Chefs in the United States to receive this prestigious designation. Rich is also the owner of Roots 657 and the founder of Rosendale Collective. This is the innovative company behind Rich Rosendale’s consulting, private dining, restaurant partnerships, and training services.
He is internationally recognized as a fierce culinary competitor, having competed in over 45 national and international cooking competitions. He applies the same level of organization, planning, and creativity to all his projects. Rich also was the Executive Chef and Director of F&B at...
2022-04-2951 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#59 Picking Positive and Living Like You Mean It- Kelly Bishop, Meetings & Events ProfessionalToday's podcast guest is Kelly Bishop, a spark of brightness that shines in this world. She is passionate about people and helping others. Growing up she always led with an outstretched hand to introduce herself to strangers. She continues to be more interested in understanding others than talking about herself.
Her authentic self has helped to label her by friends as the "heartbeat" of any group she is a member of...
We learn to open up, say hello, and spark joy in others by her example.
We talk about how to overcome disappointment and...
2022-04-2139 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#58 The Result of Hard Work, Independence, and Joy; Tammy Routh (SVP Global Sales, Marriott International)Today's podcast guest is Tammy Routh, Senior Vice President, Global Sales at Marriott International. Her success is the result of hard work and eagerness to learn.
She confidently contributes to any conversation while always remaining humble in her approach.
Tammy believes in Family, Culture, and Laughter. She is a passionate advocate for strategic account management and leading winning sales teams.
Her entire career has been with Marriott International which is annually honored as one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and "100 Best Companies To Work For" by Fortune magazine.
She views her role in leading a...
2022-04-0148 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#57 The Humble Conquering Characterization of Dan Cole (Sales & Business Development Expert)Today's guest, Dan Cole, is one of the most TALENTED Sales and Business Development professionals that I know. His authentic approach and willingness to "go for it" has earned him ultimate respect in the industry of persuasion.
-We discuss why his REAL and VULNERABLE style has earned him relationships for life (professional and personal).
-He is a family man whose false insecurities drive him to CONQUER and OVERCOME by working HARDER than everyone else.
-Dan doesn't fear rejection, he abhors it! Learn why this motivates him.
-Every day he draws upon STREN...
2022-03-0339 min
Most People Don't... But You Do!#55 "Mommy, Why Is Your Skin So Brown?", Feeling "Other Than", and "50 New Things"; The Miraculous Messenger, Maria Leonard OlsenI met Maria Leonard Olsen in New York City when we both were filming our TEDx Talk. Immediately I was drawn to her intellect and communication style. Relaxed, mindful, yet disarmingly intense and so very powerful! She shared her story with me on that day, and now with the world through various platforms. She overcame a tumultuous childhood to live in a place of content. Through her writings, she has enabled others to embrace their uniqueness and accept their imperfect lives. She remains non-judgmental of how others behave toward her realizing that everyone has difficulty.
She is a biraci...
2022-02-1845 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#54 Raised by Drug Smugglers Turned Missionaries; Mike Acker (Author, "Speak With No Fear", Founder of ADVANCE, Coaching & Consulting)Today's guest is Mike Acker, a brilliant person who shares his stories of growing up, not fitting in, and overcoming obstacles to find his true purpose and passion in life; HELPING OTHERS TAP INTO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
We discuss:
-Why the PAST is PERFECT
-What influenced him to become a PASTOR at age 23 despite a unusual upbringing
-His success in sales that led to a career of HELPING OTHERS
-Why the world becomes more about EXPERIENCES over POTENTIAL as you get older
Mike is an executive and com...
2022-02-1154 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#53 Doing the Right Thing, Digging Deeper, and Decisions to Help Others, Chuck Durakis (President of Durakis Executive Search)Today's guest is Chuck Durakis. He is the President of Durakis Executive Search, a company started by his father Charlie nearly 50 years ago.
LEARN how he helps SOLVE PROBLEMS by identifying their candidate needs with extremely deep research and commitment to understand their cultural needs. You will be immediately attracted to his values, intelligence, and approach of "doing" what other LEADERS and executive search companies don't.
His SELF-AWARENESS is abundant as he states, "what I think about the candidates is not always important. It is the perspective of and the fit with the customer that matters."
He alwa...
2022-02-0449 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#52 When the Word DIET fooled her, The Undaunted Kara Goldin Found a Solution & FOUNDED HINT (the leading unsweetened flavored water)Today's guest, Kara Goldin, is an energetic spirit of fearless solutions. She is a magnet attracting KINDNESS in CULTURE that continuously discovers answers by asking questions. One of the most endearing traits that I found in Kara is her willingness to share WHAT SHE HAS LEARNED so freely with the world.
She has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California.
In her life she has always le...
2022-01-2840 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#51 The VALUE of VIBRATIONS, UNLOCKING ENERGY, and FOLLOWING BREADCRUMBS; JOSHUA DAVID, MASTER MANIFESTER FOR GOOD (Co-Founder Sacred Secret)Today's podcast guest is Joshua David, a Master Manifester who emits calming vibrations and positive energy naturally. While we met face to face only briefly, the impact that he has had on my life already is immense. Joshua and the love of his life Dana are creating their lifestyle of SPREADING POSITIVITY to others in Hawaii and over the globe.
They can be found at local farmers' markets on Oahu infusing JOY into those that need it the most through CONVERSATIONS, HIGH FIVES, and HUGS. The products they produce (Rose Water and Palo Santo Sprays, Chakra Bracelets) serve as...
2022-01-2152 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#50 VALUES, VEGANISM, AND VEHICLES FOR CHANGE; The Uncompromisable Entrepreneur that is SETH GOLDMAN (Eat the Change®, PLNT Burger, Beyond Meat, and Honest Tea)Today's podcast guest is Seth Goldman, a man who uncompromisingly lives by his values. I met him at a VEGAN Festival in Washington, DC a few months ago as he was speaking to other enthusiasts. Immediately, I sensed his authenticity and his sincerity to DO GOOD. My wife and I introduced ourselves and we engaged in a delightful, real conversation. His attention was 100% focused on us and he gladly agreed to this interview.
The traits that Seth represents come out very quickly in his story.
-Growing up with two parent professors who believed in education
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2022-01-1446 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#47 "DO" What "Most People Don't"- TEDx Talk by BART BERKEY in NYC (just released)"Most people don't." - what does that mean? Bart explores how most people don't act when necessary. As a former recruiter for the famed Ritz-Carlton, known for setting the Gold Standard of customer service, Bart Berkey personally interviewed hundreds and hundreds of the best and brightest. But he observed that very few of them did what “everyone knows” a good professional should do.
Bart’s philosophy, and the cornerstone of his book Most People Don’t, is that those few who are willing to do what others only talk about will succeed in their personal and professional life. Drawin...
2021-12-0317 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#34 Protecting and Providing; The Spirit, Energy, and Intentions of Nora Tobin (Performance Enhancement Specialist)Today's podcast guest is Nora Tobin, a former semi-professional beach volleybally player, brand creator, fitness guru, and performance expert. We discuss that ANYTHING is possible with hard work, training, and focus.
She also serves as a Health and Wellness Partner to luxury hospitality brands and Fortune 100 organizations around the globe. Her company has developed and scaled luxury retreats, Executive Essentials coaching and products, native content, virtual workshops and Nora's Naturals in room offerings globally. Nora is a Performance Enhancement and Nutrition Specialist, editorial contributor to SHAPE magazine and Sports Illustrated, public speaker and brand ambassador.
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2021-08-2053 minMost People Don't... But You Do!#1 Welcome to Most People Don't... But You Do!Welcome to "Most People Don't.. But You Do", a podcast dedicated to celebrating those that "do". The individuals that go above and beyond to help others, to give to others, and to make a difference. We will talk about the benefits of "doing" and how to be able to move the "should do's" on your to do list to the "got it done/completed" side. I am Bart Berkey, the CEO/Founder of Most People Don't, we are a motivational storytelling and sales training company that encourages people to "do" what "most people don't" in order to e...
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