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What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose119. From Survival to Self-Respect: Jason Van Ruler on Healing Old PatternsIn this episode of What's the Point?, I sit down with Jason Van Ruler for an honest conversation about healing, responsibility, and the quiet work of becoming someone you can respect. Jason shares parts of his story that began in instability—growing up in a chaotic environment, learning early how to survive, and internalizing beliefs about worth that followed him into adulthood. Like many of us, he found himself repeating familiar patterns, even when they no longer served him. We talk about the turning point that came when Jason realized that awareness alone wasn't enough. Wa...
2026-01-2149 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose118. The Secure Leader: How Attachment Shapes Trust, Leadership, and Purpose with Dr. Jaime GoffIn this episode of What's the Point?, host Bill Ellis sits down with Dr. Jaime Goff, founder of The Empathic Leader, LLC and author of The Secure Leader, for a powerful conversation on how our earliest emotional experiences quietly shape the way we lead. Drawing from her background in psychology, higher education leadership, and executive coaching, Dr. Goff explains how attachment patterns formed in childhood influence trust, control, communication, and emotional regulation in adulthood—especially in leadership roles. She shares personal stories from her own journey, including growing up in a restrictive emotional environment, navigating perfectionism and co...
2026-01-1456 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose117. From Experiments to Empowering Creatives: Kacper Staniul on Purpose, Curiosity, and Building What MattersIn this episode of What's the Point?, I talk with Kacper Staniul, founder and CEO of MyArchitectAI, about how purpose often reveals itself not through a single calling—but through curiosity, experimentation, and the discipline to keep building. Kacper's journey began far from startups and artificial intelligence. As a university student in Poland studying materials science, he admits he had little sense of direction. What changed everything was exposure to the internet and the realization that learning wasn't limited to formal education. That discovery sparked curiosity, and curiosity led to building. Rather than waiting for th...
2026-01-0746 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose116. The Fight Within Us: Gavin Lance Topp on Purpose, Sobriety, and Becoming a ManIn this episode of What's the Point?, I sit down with Gavin Lance Topp, a former professional boxer whose life has been shaped as much by the battles outside the ring as the ones inside it. Gavin's story is a powerful exploration of purpose, identity, and the fight within us all. Growing up in Australia and moving often as a child, Gavin found structure and validation in boxing. What began as an outlet for rage and energy became a disciplined pursuit that carried him from amateur fights to becoming the Australian Junior Middleweight Champion and eventually earning...
2025-12-3148 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose115. From Struggle to Sustainability: How Purpose Takes Shape with Vanessa ThompsonIn this episode of What's the Point?, I'm joined by Vanessa Thompson, whose story is a clear reminder that purpose doesn't usually arrive fully formed. More often, it takes shape slowly—through struggle, uncertainty, and hard-earned clarity. Vanessa shares her journey through seasons of instability and questioning, moments where the path forward wasn't obvious, and how those experiences ultimately reshaped how she thinks about work, success, and sustainability. We talk about how easy it is to chase outcomes without pausing to ask whether the life we're building is actually livable—and how purpose often shows up when some...
2025-12-2453 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose114. Painting the World Our Children Will Inherit: Purpose, Art, and Community with Cbabi BayocIn this episode of What's the Point, I sit down with artist Cbabi Bayoc, a painter, muralist, illustrator, and author whose work is rooted in one powerful idea: painting the world he wants his children—and all of our children—to thrive in. Cbabi shares how his art has always been about people. Faces. Emotion. Community. From his early days studying at Grambling State University to drawing caricatures at Six Flags, he learned to observe humanity closely, to listen, and to let people teach him through their reactions. What could have been discouraging moments became lessons in humi...
2025-12-1745 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose113. Grit, Grace, and Becoming: How Tracy Spears Found Strength Through Truth, Belonging & LeadershipWhen you sit down with someone who has lived a big life, you can feel it instantly. That's exactly what happened in today's conversation with Tracy Spears—author, speaker, leadership coach, and co-founder of the Exceptional Leaders Lab. Her story is one of grit earned the hard way, grace discovered over time, and the lifelong work of becoming who we actually are. Tracy's journey begins in a trailer park in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where early messages about work ethic, worthiness, and performing for belonging shaped her worldview. She openly shares how one sentence from her father in third gr...
2025-12-1055 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose112. Healing Our Relationship With Nature: Purpose, Restoration, and Hope with Tim ChristophersenIn this episode of What's the Point, I sit down with Tim Christophersen, one of the world's leading voices in nature restoration and conservation, to explore what really drives us as humans and how we find meaning in our relationship with the natural world. Tim's journey is a powerful human story of growth, purpose, and responsibility — and it's bigger than politics, bigger than hot-button climate debates, and deeper than soundbites. Tim shares how his love of nature began as a young boy walking through forests in Germany with his grandfather, quietly building the foundation for a life de...
2025-12-0357 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose111. Finding Meaning Through Resilience and Kindness with Noemi BeresIn this episode of What's the Point, I sit down with Noemi Beres, a woman whose life story is a powerful reflection of resilience, kindness, and purpose. From growing up in Hungary in a modest but deeply loving family, to becoming an entrepreneur, connector, and creative force, Noemi shares what keeps her going and how she discovered what truly matters. Noemi opens up about her childhood, shaped by hardworking parents and the strong values of Eastern Europe. She shares how her family's history — stories of survival, perseverance, and hope — gave her the foundation to keep going, even when...
2025-11-2654 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose110. The Sweet Work of Meaning: Family, Craft, and Purpose with Shawn & Lawren AskinosieOn today's episode of What's the Point, we explore how meaning is created—slowly, intentionally, and lovingly—through the everyday work of craft, family, and purpose. Bill welcomes Shawn and Lawren Askinosie, the father–daughter team behind Askinosie Chocolate, one of America's most respected bean-to-bar chocolate companies. Their story is more than a business profile—it's a human story of growth, legacy, and discovering what truly matters. Shawn left a long and intense career as a criminal defense attorney to pursue chocolate making—a leap that few understood at the time. But that decision became a powerful turning po...
2025-11-1954 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose109. From Rant to Resolve: How Unity Became His PurposeDiscovering meaning and purpose by choosing connection over division — how one leader turned a moment of frustration into a nationwide movement for unity. After three decades in high-powered business and private equity, Adam Mizel found himself yelling at the TV in 2020, watching the world unravel. That moment sparked an unexpected transformation—from executive to bridge-builder. Today, he's the co-founder and CEO of US United, a growing movement focused on creating unity through human connection, community action, and service. In this episode of What's The Point, Bill Ellis and Adam talk about what it really means to f...
2025-11-1259 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose108. The Journey, Not the Destination: John Golden on Authentic Leadership and Self-AwarenessIn this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis welcomes John Golden—strategist, podcaster, martial arts practitioner, and Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer at Pipeliner CRM. John's story stretches from growing up in Ireland to building a career in the U.S. that blends sales leadership, publishing, and purpose-driven business. Through their conversation, John emphasizes why embracing the journey matters more than obsessing over the destination. He shares how self-awareness, core values, and non-negotiables can guide decisions, why comparison is a trap, and how authenticity is the only way to lead effectively. From his 1,600+ podcast interviews to...
2025-09-0950 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose106. From Purpose to Legacy: Derrick Girard on Finding Faith Through AdversityIn this episode of What's the Point?, host Bill Ellis sits down with Derrick Girard—entrepreneur, Air Force veteran, and author of Put to the Test. Derrick shares how a series of business challenges—including three major lawsuits—pushed him to reevaluate everything he thought he knew about success, leadership, and resilience. From growing up in a military family to launching a tech company without a tech background, Derrick's story is one of grit, adaptability, and a relentless "figure it out" mindset. He opens up about the emotional and professional toll of building something from scratch, the cost o...
2025-08-1248 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose105. Begin With WE: Kyle McDowell on Crushing Workplace Dysfunction and Leading with PrincipleWhat if the real problem in corporate culture isn't the strategy—but the absence of shared principles? In this powerful episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis welcomes bestselling author, speaker, and former Fortune 10 executive Kyle McDowell. Kyle pulls back the curtain on what's broken in today's organizations—and how The 10 WEs framework can shift the culture from dysfunction to excellence. With nearly 30 years of experience leading massive teams, Kyle's message is as bold as it is simple: begin with WE. Whether you're leading thousands or just trying to be a better teammate, this conversation will challenge how you thin...
2025-07-2451 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose104. No Degree Required: Ken Rusk on Building Comfort, Peace, and Freedom Through Blue Collar GritWhat if you didn't need a college degree to create the life of your dreams? In this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and blue collar advocate Ken Rusk to unpack what it really means to take control of your future—without following the traditional path. Ken shares his journey from ditch digging at age 15 to becoming a successful business owner, author, and mentor helping others pursue comfort, peace, and freedom on their terms. From practical tools to mindset shifts, this episode offers a blueprint for building a life by design, not by...
2025-07-1550 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose103. Cancer, Clarity, and Calling: Diana Fritz on Finding Purpose Through Life's Hardest BattlesIn this powerful episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis welcomes leadership and change consultant Diana Fritz to share the profound journey she's walked since her rare cancer diagnosis. Diana opens up about the physical, emotional, and spiritual impact of living with—and surviving—a life-altering form of cancer. From losing her eye in a high-risk surgery to gaining a deeper sense of mission, her story is one of grit, grace, and choosing to grow through what she's gone through. Diana's message is clear: adversity doesn't have to define us—it can uniquely qualify us to serve others. Dia...
2025-07-0340 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose102. Legacy, Leadership & Financial Freedom: Chad Hufford on Faith-Fueled StewardshipIn this episode of What's the Point?, Bill sits down with Alaskan financial coach and entrepreneur Chad Hufford. Chad shares how growing up under the mentorship of his father in the finance world laid the groundwork for his passion to help families build wealth with purpose. As the founder of Veritas and a longtime Dave Ramsey SmartVestor Pro, Chad brings deep experience, a coaching mindset, and powerful insights on faith, finances, and family legacy. Chad Hufford is a lifelong Alaskan, financial advisor, and founder of Veritas, a holistic financial services firm based in Anchorage. A Ramsey SmartVestor...
2025-06-1945 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose101. From Purpose to Possibility: Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez on Living Intentionally Through Life's TransitionsTrauma. We all see it and experience it at some point...to some degree. What is it? What can we do about it? How do we move through trauma? How do we find and embrace healing? In this episode of What's the Point?, host Bill Ellis sits down with Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez, a Professional Coach and Consultant, Trauma-Informed Certified Coach, and Founder of GKF Coaching and Consulting/Families Blossoming LLC. Gigi has a deeply personal connection to trauma and shares her compelling personal story of navigating significant life's rollercoasters, and how these lived experiences, coupled with her professional expertise across...
2025-06-0547 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose100. Shattering the Big Delusion: Harold Long on Addiction, Recovery, and the Power of Honest TransformationA Radical Rethink on Addiction and Healing In this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis is joined by Harold Long, a theologian, recovery coach, and author of The Big Delusion: Shattering the Delusions of Alcoholism and Addiction. With over 40 years of experience in recovery, Harold brings a deeply compassionate and honest perspective on what really keeps people trapped in addiction—and what it takes to finally break free. Drawing from personal experience, decades of volunteer work in the criminal justice system, and countless conversations with those in treatment and recovery, Harold shares the hard truths about ad...
2025-05-2252 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose99. Young Salt at 60: Deborah Hammett on Reinvention, Resilience, and the Freedom of the SeaRedefining Retirement, One Wave at a Time In this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis welcomes Deborah Hammett, retired educator turned solo sailor and author of Young Salt at 60. After a 30+ year career as an elementary school teacher and principal on Martha's Vineyard, Deborah did something few would expect—she learned to sail at age 60 and now lives aboard her boat, Maia, navigating the East Coast and The Bahamas. Deborah's story is about more than sailing—it's about reinvention, lifelong learning, and answering the question: what's next? From her early dreams of changing society through education to n...
2025-05-0945 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose98. The Generous Leader: Joe Davis on Leading with Care, Driving Results, and Leaving a LegacyReimagining Leadership Through Generosity In this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis is joined by Joe Davis—retired Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of The Generous Leader, and lifelong connector. Joe spent 37 years with BCG, co-founding the DC office, launching its North American public sector business, and eventually leading BCG North America. He also founded the Center for Inclusion and Equity, reflecting his core belief: the best leaders are those who help others thrive. Now in his second term as Board Chair at Whitman College, Joe brings wisdom from decades in...
2025-04-2443 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose97. Midlife Career Change with Purpose: Scott Doyne on Identity, Transition, & Finding Your Next ChapterIn this enlightening episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis welcomes Scott Doyne—a former sports executive, keynote speaker, professional coach, and author of Exploring the Midlife Career Crisis: A Guide to Navigating the Four Stages of Career Transition. After two decades leading strategy and analytics at Turner Sports, Scott made a dramatic shift, stepping away from the world of NBA.com, March Madness, and Bleacher Report to help others redefine success in midlife. Scott unpacks how leaving behind a "dream job" can be the beginning of a more aligned and fulfilling journey. From unpaid internships to ex...
2025-04-1045 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose96. From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Deb Krier on Living Fully, Leading Boldly, and Building a LegacyAn Honest Conversation About Life, Illness, and the Power of Perspective In this powerful episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Deb Krier—a seasoned marketing and communications expert, longtime business podcaster, and three-time cancer survivor—who has turned unimaginable adversity into a purposeful mission to help others live with clarity and courage. Deb's career began with a simple piece of advice: turn your passion into your profession. That led to a decades-long journey in PR, branding, social media, and communications, eventually founding Wise Women Communications, LLC, an award-winning, full-service firm. She later launched The...
2025-03-2745 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose95. Stress-Free Book Marketing: Rick Lite on Self-Publishing, Promotion, and Author SuccessThe Road to Successful Book Publishing In this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Rick Lite, the founder of Stress Free Book Marketing, to discuss the ins and outs of self-publishing, book promotion, and long-term success as an independent author. With decades of experience helping authors launch and market their books, Rick shares invaluable insights into what it really takes to get a book into the world—and keep it thriving. Rick's journey into the publishing industry began unexpectedly when he stepped in to help his wife, Lori, launch her children's book series. Wh...
2025-03-1341 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose94. Mastering Mindset and Performance: Dre Baldwin on Discipline, Confidence, and SuccessIn this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Dre Baldwin, the CEO and Founder of Work On Your Game Inc. Dre's journey from a late-blooming high school athlete to a professional basketball player spanning nine years and eight countries is nothing short of remarkable. Now, with over 103 million content views, 35 books, and 3,200+ episodes of his Work On Your Game MasterClass, Dre is a master of high performance, consistency, and personal development. If you're looking for strategies to level up your mindset, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways:...
2025-02-2748 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose93. No Sweat Public Speaking: Fred E. Miller on Overcoming Fear and Mastering the Art of CommunicationThe Power of Public Speaking In this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis sits down with Fred E. Miller, an internationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and public speaking coach. Fred has spent years helping people overcome their fear of speaking, improve their networking skills, and deliver presentations with confidence. His books, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! and NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!, have guided countless professionals toward becoming stronger communicators. If you've ever struggled with public speaking—or want to take your presentation skills to the next level—this episode is packed with invaluable insights. Episode Highlights & Key Take...
2025-02-1341 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose92. Trust Your Gut: Jacki McEwen-Powell on Health, Resilience, and Finding Your PurposeIn this episode of What's the Point?, Bill Ellis welcomes Jacki McEwen-Powell, a communications veteran turned gut health advocate. After building a successful 25-year career in public relations, Jacki made a bold pivot—retraining as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and launching WellNow.co.za. Her journey, marked by resilience and personal discovery, led to two insightful books: WELL NOW: Reclaim Your Life from Ulcerative Colitis and GET WELL NOW: Heal Your Gut to Transform Your Life. Jacki's story is one of listening to intuition, embracing change, and trusting the gut—both figuratively and literally. She shares how...
2025-01-3045 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose91. Finding Purpose Through Parables: A Conversation with Jeff WestHey Purpose Seekers! Welcome to another inspiring episode of What's the Point?, hosted by Bill Ellis. This week, we're thrilled to welcome back Jeff C. West—an award-winning author, accomplished sales leader, and musician—to discuss the power of storytelling, finding your purpose, and the unexpected twists that shape our lives. If you loved episode 73, you'll want to dive into this one as Jeff shares fresh insights, lessons from his latest books, and his journey from sales to celebrated author. Meet the Guest: Jeff C. West is the author of The Unexpected Tour Guide, Said the Lady with...
2025-01-2742 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose90. What's the Point? Relaunched: Back and Packed with Value!Hey Purpose Seekers! Welcome to the exciting relaunch of What's the Point?, hosted by none other than Bill Ellis! After a longer-than-expected hiatus, the podcast is back with fresh energy, upgraded features, and a renewed commitment to delivering value-packed episodes. In this new chapter, Bill promises to dig even deeper into the stories, strategies, and insights of incredible guests who are sure to inspire you to uncover your purpose and elevate your success. What's New? Bill kicks off the relaunch by highlighting some key changes you can expect from the podcast: Deeper Conversations: Get ready for...
2025-01-2403 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose87. Best Of: Time is Limited, Opportunity is Not - Russell Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA"The world isn't going to hand anything to you; you've got to get it!" Russell Ledet not only says this - he lives it! He also says, "Time is a non-refundable resource." Driven by an unquenchable thirst for learning, coupled with a deep desire to help others, Ledet has accomplished more in 13 years than most do in a lifetime - MD, PhD, MBA, - and he's only just begun! What he's most proud of and committed to, however, is being a loving, present father and husband. If you tell yourself, "I just don't ha...
2024-01-1150 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose86. Best Of: Reaching Peak Performance - Jeff KoziatekJuggling led Jeff Koziatek to the life of a well-known entertainer. He performed in a variety of venues and formats around the world. Life as a juggler also led Jeff to the challenge of how to juggle his professional life and his personal life. Solving that puzzle, in turn, led Jeff to a life as a business advisor, author, speaker, and peak performance coach. Listen as Jeff discusses with host Bill Ellis, how to live life to the fullest by effectively juggling (meaning managing) the many facets of your life!
2024-01-0451 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose85. Best Of: Putting Humanity First - Steve SosebeeWhile working as a journalist on the West Bank, Steve Sosebee met two Palestinian children who'd suffered traumatic injuries when their home had been bombed. Their innocence and injuries touched Steve's heart. He became determined to find treatment for them and through his efforts, they received free care in Akron, Ohio. Returning to the Middle East, he was determined to help more of Palestine's children and others throughout the region get the care they so desperately needed. With that, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund was born. Politics was pushed to the side in favor of h...
2023-12-281h 01What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose84. Best Of: Secure Attachment: Faith, Family & Friends - Fleet RandToday's guest, Fleet Rand, has a core belief that all of us are seeking secure attachment - a relationship that matters. Such a relationship might be with a family member, a spouse, a higher power - basically any one that can provide unconditional love. Fleet is a Mental Health Professional specializing in individual counseling, family counseling, drug and alcohol recovery counseling, treatment placement and relationship counseling. He has helped thousands of people directly and countless others through the ripple effect of his counseling. What helps set Fleet apart from many others, is that he has...
2023-12-2144 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose83. Coach Yourself: Tips From an Executive Coach - Antonia BowringEvery high performing athlete has a coach. No matter how talented we might be, there is always a benefit to receiving impartial, independent, outside, perspective on how to improve our performance. It's been said that if you don't have a coach…get one! That said, it takes a great deal of work and dedication to even begin to hone one's skills, learn their craft, improve their performance. A great deal of that work has to be done by the individual. Antonia Bowring is a very highly credentialed executive coach. She works with founders, C-Suite executives, an...
2023-12-1238 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose81. The Creativity of a 4-Year-Old - Caren LibbyShe's at her best when she feels inside like she's four-years-old. That's when she is most able to channel that uninhibited, 'born-to-be-wild' spirit which ignites her creativity. Caren Libby is a native of St. Louis who lived in Northern California for 8 years. She has a corporate and entrepreneurial background in sales, marketing, and project management. In 2008, she founded Image Media, LLC as a photography and digital marketing company. She currently specializes in on-location portrait and event photography. As an artist, Caren blends digital images with textures to create unique works of art. Her work has...
2023-11-1647 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose80. Strategic Organizational Development - Dr. Karuna RamanathanAfter a career in the Singaporean navy, Dr. Karuna Ramanathan took his experience with change leadership and organizational development to the private sector. His extensive studies and broad experience commanding ships of various sizes provided him with key insights about management, leadership, and organizational transformation. Listen as Dr. Ramanathan shares those insights and his answer to the question "What's the Point?" with host Bill Ellis. Connect with Bill: bill@brandingpillars.com www.brandingpillars.com www.brandingforresults.com IG - @wcellis Facebook...
2023-10-2647 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose77. Lessons in Leadership From A Vagrant - Dan RockwellDan Rockwell is one of the most highly regarded voices in the field of leadership. His writings, anchored by the Leadership Freak blog, boast over 450,000 followers and are read in virtually every country on Earth. Now he's a published book author, creating a powerful parable, The Vagrant. His co-author, John David Mann, is himself, a global best-selling author of over 30 books. In The Vagrant, Bob is so successful in business he is anticipating being promoted. Instead, he's fired. Leaving the office after that experience, he encounters a vagrant and Bob's life will never be the...
2023-08-2247 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose76. From Outhouse To Penthouse - Tessa GreenspanTessa Greenspan has literally gone from the outhouse behind her family's small home in Arkansas to the penthouse she currently calls home. Her story is one of overcoming long odds through determination, creativity, positivity, and a firm belief in the Law of Attraction. As a woman business owner in a male dominant industry, she was able to resurrect a business which was near bankruptcy and develop it into a highly profitable enterprise which she ran for nearly three decades. Today Tessa's an inspirational speaker, business consultant, coach, mentor/ and positivity trainer. Listen as Tessa share's...
2023-08-0338 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose73. Positive Emotional Connections - Jeff WestHow does someone determined to be a band director end up being a multi-million dollar sales leader and a best-selling, award-winning author? Great question! There's no better person to provide that answer than Jeff West, today's guest on What's the Point? Jeff's journey is one of being open to new opportunities, having a constant commitment to learning, and fully embracing his core purpose. One aspect of Jeff's approach to business - to life - is to always be aware of what's important to those he interacts with. Whether in a professional sense or on a personal basis...
2023-06-2048 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose72. Find Your Hidden Advantage - Patty BlockEveryone has unique skills, perspective, and experience - yet many of us don't realize the advantage they present us with. It's not uncommon for us to benefit from an outside, independent, resource that can put our assets into context. That's where Patty Block comes in. In her book, Your Hidden Advantage™: Unlock the Power to Attract Right-fit Clients and Boost Your Revenue, Patty reveals a new perspective and proven, practical solutions, guiding women to unleash their inner power to run their business with less stress and more joy, achieving a more profitable future. While framed as...
2023-06-0949 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose71. Build Your Brand - Manage Your ReputationSometimes what seems like a disaster is actually a catalyst for changes not thought of before. That was the case for Lida Citroen. When the economy tanked in 2008, Lida was one of countless successful corporate executives who were suddenly unemployed. What did she do? She consulted with a coach and had an epiphany. "I can be an entrepreneur!" And that's exactly what she did. Now she helps other executives further develop their personal brand and manage their reputation. That work helped guide Lida to some of her most fulfilling work today, helping veterans transition from...
2023-05-2542 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose69. The American Doctor: Against All Odds - Dr. Salvatore ForcinaWhen it comes to purpose, passion, and persistence, few have as compelling a story as Dr. Salvatore Forcina! As a child born in Italy during World War II, Dr. Salvatore's early years were spent poverty-stricken and without any proper shelter. Like many Italians at the time, his parents followed a popular migration to Argentina, a stable country that offered rich natural resources and the chance for a more stable life. Shortly after arriving in Argentina, he was sent away to live with an order of priests for seven years, as they offered the...
2023-04-2449 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose67. Ethical Influence - Brian AhearnBrian Ahearn is the Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE. He specializes in applying the science of influence in everyday situations. He's one of only a dozen individuals in the world who holds the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer designation. Brian's first book, Influence PEOPLE, was named one of the Top 100 Influence Books of All Time by BookAuthority. His second book, Persuasive Selling, was an Amazon new release bestseller. His latest book, The Influencer: Secrets to Success and Happiness, is a business parable. Brian's LinkedIn courses have been viewed by more than 500,000 people around the world.
2023-03-2348 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose66. Finding Inner Peace From Common Decency - Colleen Doyle Bryant"It's the sum of our everyday choices that defines who we are." so says Colleen Doyle Bryant. Colleen is an expert on common decency and the author of five books and more than 50 learning resources about character and values. Her latest book, Rooted in Decency, looks at the decline in common decency in society and ways that we can build more trust and cooperation. Colleen's Talking with Treesseries for elementary students and Truth Be Told Quotes series for teens are used in curriculums around the world with more than 100,000 of her good values resources downloaded each year.
2023-03-0949 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose65. Flamenco Ignited His Passion - Ron RadfordHow does a 7-year-old boy learning to play the ukulele in Tulsa, Oklahoma become known world-wide as a master of the Flamenco guitar? Purpose. Passion. Persistence. Ronald Radford learned guitar prior to hearing - and falling in love with - Flamenco guitar. He was immediately "all in" - his thirst to master this musical style fully ignited. A series of events led to him beginning his career as a student of the legendary Flamenco guitarist Carlos Montoya and studied classical guitar with Andres Segovia. He is the only individual ever to be awarded...
2023-02-1658 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose63. What's Success? Life On Your Terms! - Chris DorrisAs a Mental Toughness Coach, Chris Dorris is ultimately in the business of Success Coaching. He helps people close the gap between how their lives are and how they want them to be. Starting his career as a social worker working on the streets of Atlantic City, helping the mentally ill, drug addicted and homeless populations upgrade their lives, provided Chris with a unique perspective on persistence and the power of belief. That insight led him to marry his passion for the power of the human spirit with his passion for sports. He enrolled at...
2022-12-0147 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose62. Reaching Peak Performance - Jeff KoziatekJuggling led Jeff Koziatek to the life of a well-known entertainer. He performed in a variety of venues and formats around the world. Life as a juggler also led Jeff to the challenge of how to juggle his professional life and his personal life. Solving that puzzle, in turn, led Jeff to a life as a business advisor, author, speaker, and peak performance coach. Listen as Jeff discusses with host Bill Ellis, how to live life to the fullest by effectively juggling (meaning managing) the many facets of your life!
2022-11-1050 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose61. The Purpose Mindset - Akhtar Badshah"Purpose is a source of renewable energy that will power humanity forward." This quote, from today's guest Akhtar Badshah, hits at the root of the What's the Point? podcast. Purpose. Badshah is Chief Catalyst – Catalytic Innovators Group and co-founder Center for Purpose Mindset. His book, The Purpose Mindset, shares the five principles that help you move the focus on the "me" to the focus on the "we" and extends the common good. Learn how you can develop a purpose mindset and inspire others to join you in making the world a better place. Listen as Ak...
2022-09-2950 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose58. Secure Attachment: Faith, Family and Friends - Fleet RandToday's guest, Fleet Rand, has a core belief that all of us are seeking secure attachment - a relationship that matters. Such a relationship might be with a family member, a spouse, a higher power - basically any one that can provide unconditional love. Fleet is a Mental Health Professional specializing in individual counseling, family counseling, drug and alcohol recovery counseling, treatment placement and relationship counseling. He has helped thousands of people directly and countless others through the ripple effect of his counseling. What helps set Fleet apart from many others, is that he has...
2022-08-1143 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose55. Courageous Growth - Marc D. BraunIn Marc D. Braun's own words: "If you really knew me, you'd know that I love growth. I love the uncomfortable feeling I get when stretching and growing as a leader." Growth almost always entails some level of discomfort, challenge, and fear. The best way to get past those concerns is to go at them head-on...and that takes courage. For most, tapping into that courage is helped by having the right mindset. Getting the right mindset is more easily achieved with the help of a coach. Marc D. Braun is such a...
2022-06-3044 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose54. Time is Limited, Opportunity is Not - Russell Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA"The world isn't going to hand anything to you; you've got to get it!" Russell Ledet not only says this - he lives it! He also says, "Time is a non-refundable resource." Driven by an unquenchable thirst for learning, coupled with a deep desire to help others, Ledet has accomplished more in 13 years than most do in a lifetime - MD, PhD, MBA, - and he's only just begun! What he's most proud of and committed to, however, is being a loving, present father and husband. If you tell yourself, "I just don't ha...
2022-06-0949 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose52. Following the Master's Plan - Kim DavidsonFrom accomplished corporate executive to successfully building and running a national business, Kim Davidson has followed the Master's plan. Her faith and love of God has guided her throughout her life, on both professional and personal fronts. Listen as Kim shares her story of faith, commitment, service, and love with host Bill Ellis on this episode of What's the Point? CONTACT INFO: Contact Info: Kim Davidson Email: ETSuperior@sbcglobal.net Phone: 314-830-4107 Shalom Church City of Peace 5491 N Highway 67 ...
2022-05-1245 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose51. Cut the BS Out of Your Life - Likky LavjiWhen your middle name (Madat) translates to "help", there's a high probability that there's a reason. Likky Madat Lavji's purpose in life is to help others, through his coaching, speaking, and his book. What got him on that path? Our childhood experiences can have quite an impact on our lives - and, in turn, those we encounter on our journey. Likky was born in Africa, moved at a young age to Pakistan for a short while, then his family immigrated to Canada. Kids being kids, he was teased mercilessly by his school mates because he looked and sounded differently than t...
2022-04-2844 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose50. Your Success is in YOU! - Bernie FrazierNow, more than ever, people are questioning their professional paths, their personal wants and needs, and what the future holds. What's the Point? they ask. Should I change things? What should I do? How do I do so? How do I discover the success I yearn for? Well, the good news is there's help. If you're bored, burned out, or frustrated with your career, you should meet Bernie Frazier. Her answer is simple (though NOT easy)...as she says "Your Success is in YOU!" Not just the title of her powerful bo...
2022-04-0745 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose49. Building Corporate Soul - Ralf SpechtGood companies have a PURPOSE. Great companies have a SOUL. So says Ralf Specht, today's guest on What's the Point?. He is the author of the newly published book "Building Corporate Soul" and he developed the Soul System™, a framework that powers culture and success for any business. After two decades with McCann Erickson in various executive roles, he was a founding partner of Spark44, an innovative, industry-first joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover. Under his leadership as CEO, Spark44 grew to a 1,200 people business in 18 countries. His driving vision is to ma...
2022-03-2452 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose48. The Magic of Humble Leadership - Stephen "Shed" ShedletzkyStephen Shedletzky—or "Shed" to his friends—helps leaders listen to and nurture the voice of others. He supports humble leaders—those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and the solutions they can create—as they put their people and purpose first. Listen as Shed speaks with What's the Point? host Bill Ellis as they discuss, leadership, purpose, humility, and much more - all of which will make you a better leader, a better communicator, a better person! CONTACT INFO: Name: Stephen "Shed" Shedletzky (Shed-let's-ski) Website(s): www.shedi...
2022-03-0355 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose46. Jumpseat Leadership: Creating Extraordinary Opportunities - Peter DockerCalum was in command of the flight having been certified as a Captain the day prior. The senior pilot who had signed-off on his captaincy, Peter Docker, was in the cockpit merely as a ride-along, hitching a fight home to England. Shortly after leaving SFO, just a few hundred feet from the ground, the flight encountered unexpected and significant turbulence - rocking and bouncing the plane and its passengers like ragdolls. Knowing it was Calum's first flight as full Captain, Peter Docker knew exactly what he needed to do. He sat, hands folded in his...
2022-01-1954 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose44. Putting Humanity First - Steve SosebeeWhile working as a journalist on the West Bank, Steve Sosebee met two Palestinian children who'd suffered traumatic injuries when their home had been bombed. Their innocence and injuries touched Steve's heart. He became determined to find treatment for them and through his efforts, they received free care in Akron, Ohio. Returning to the Middle East, he was determined to help more of Palestine's children and others throughout the region get the care they so desperately needed. With that, the Palestine Children's Relief Fund was born. Politics was pushed to the side in favor of h...
2021-12-151h 00What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose43. Cultivating a Culture of Caring Leadership - Matt WhiatOne can learn a great deal about leadership by enlisting in the Air Force at age 18 as a Basic Airman and climbing to a high-ranking officer working with NATO partners, the Joint Staff at the Pentagon and becoming boot camp squadron commander. However, most of us will never follow that path. The good news is that has been Matt Whiat's path. After leaving the military, he became co-founder of Chapman & Co., an organization dedicated to helping organizations create cultures where people feel valued. His open, friendly, caring, and passionate approach to leadership is contagious and...
2021-12-0149 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose42. A Gunshot Left Him Blind - But Far From Hopeless - Bill JohnsonA random shooting left him blind - but not helpless or hopeless. Bill Johnson was at the end of a business trip in Atlanta when he and two business associates were targeted by a gunman while on their way to the airport. His two partners died. Bill survived but lost his sight. We never know what life has in store for us. Bill Johnson's is an incredible story of a man perfectly comfortable in life, when the unexpected happened. Blinded, he became more intentional than ever, determined to get the most out of life each and every...
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What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose42. A Gunshot Left Him Blind - But Far From Hopeless - Bill JohnsonA random shooting left him blind - but not helpless or hopeless. Bill Johnson was at the end of a business trip in Atlanta when he and two business associates were targeted by a gunman while on their way to the airport. His two partners died. Bill survived but lost his sight. We never know what life has in store for us. Bill Johnson's is an incredible story of a man perfectly comfortable in life, when the unexpected happened. Blinded, he became more intentional than ever, determined to get the most out of life each and every...
2021-11-1051 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose41. Persistence is Her Superpower - Suzanne Bird-HarrisLiving a fulfilling life is everyone's goal. Suzanne Bird-Harris is doing just that! It's not been easy - not even simple. Her story is one which we can all learn from. She's determined, humorous, flexible, driven, and caring. Suzanne is an ideal example of what we can achieve through the Purpose Principle. Finding one's purpose is absolutely critical. Our purpose might change, evolve, expand - we might have multiple purposes. That is part of life's journey. In all cases, our purpose must ignite our passion, which fuels our journey. ...
2021-10-2748 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose39. Life's Gifts are Outside Your Comfort Zone - Deborah WrightThis week's guest, Deborah Wright, is courageous, adventurous, accomplished, a bit of a weirdo, and has an insane amount of grit. It's because of those attributes that she is no stranger to stepping outside of her comfort zone. Doing so has led to her experiencing some of life's greatest gifts - and along the way, some tragic hardships, as well. The gifts are priceless. The tragedies become lessons, a gift in their own right. It's having the grit and courage to step out of her comfort zone that make her the woman she is today...
2021-10-0650 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose38. Seeking is a Journey - Jared RibleyPerhaps a chaotic childhood was his catalyst - or maybe it was just his nature. Regardless of the cause, Jared Ribley has been a seeker throughout his life. Seeking truth. Seeking self-awareness. Seeking a spiritual connection. Seeking knowledge and insight in all areas of life. The results? Jared is a highly regarded business man, a devoted father and friend to many, keenly aware of his strengths and areas which can be improved, and a very close bond with God. He's also created the Manup Method, the purpose being to better define true masculinity in today's...
2021-09-2943 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose37. Building a Lifestyle Business - Mustafa KoitaAn American ex-pat living in Dubai decides to shift from his very successful career of selling in the defense industry to creating his own business. What business would make sense given his background? MILK! That's right, milk. Mustafa Koita started Koita Milk in 2013. Not just any milk - but premium Italian, healthy, clean-tasting, 100% pure, shelf-stable, plant-based milks. What went into this seemingly off-the-wall decision? That's exactly what Mustafa and host Bill Ellis discuss in this episode of What's the Point? Whether you're a fan of milk or not, you'll want to...
2021-09-2244 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose36. Grow Through What You Go Through - Kathy TagenelLife is a series of opportunities and challenges; decisions and consequences; action and inaction. The results our choices aren't always what we expected or hoped for. The key is what we learn along the way. Kathy Tagenel is a brilliant example of growing through what she's gone through. Professionally, Kathy has shifted her focus as she's learned and recognized new opportunities. From studying to be a medical doctor to her current role of COO at Burg Communications and co-founder of the Go-Giver Success Alliance, Kathy's purpose continues to evolve. The same is true for Kathy...
2021-09-1542 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose35. How to Live a Mindful Life Through Improv - Travis ThomasLife happens - things unplanned, things unexpected, things over which we have no control. It's how we react and respond to those things that determine how successful, fulfilled, and happy we can be. Travis Thomas is a master at improvisational comedy. He expertly teaches how to incorporate the same behavior essential for successful improv into business, sport, relationships - life in general. As a performance coach, leadership and team development specialist, and author of *3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!*, Travis shares the secret of living a life based on "Yes, and...". ...
2021-09-0150 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose34. Harness the Power of YOUR Story! - Tom RuwitchWhy engage the power of your story? Because the story is the nucleus -- the core -- of all of your marketing. If that core doesn't have enough power, nothing else will work. For nearly a quarter-century, Tom Ruwitch has helped businesses attract leads, engage prospects, close sales, and maximize relationships. For the last 20 years, he's done this while running MarketVolt, the email marketing software and services firm he founded in 2001. In 2020, Tom founded Story Power Marketing where he and his team have created a unique, proven process to discover your business story...
2021-08-2549 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose33. Want to Achieve Diversity? Close the Distance! - Fred FalkerSometimes it's necessary to take a new approach to solving an ongoing challenge - when current efforts are making headway, but much too slowly. That's the basis of Fred Falker's premise for achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion faster and more effectively than current paths. Fred believes that there is nothing which divides us. Rather, it's the creation of artificial lines we draw around each other - boundaries, if you will - which lead to value judgements. His longtime work in organizational development management, coupled with his personal experience as a scholar and an African-American, has...
2021-08-1150 min
The Very Very Very Strongest Podcast9. Little GardenHey Guys,
The Straw Hats are on a jungle cruise this week as they hunt giant dinosaurs and battle Mr. 3 on Little Garden while we cover episodes 70-77 of the legendary anime series One Piece on the latest episode of the Very Very Vey Strongest Podcast.
Louis gives Bill the old soggy pizza.
Bill goes through some of the best anime openings of all time.
Justin goes on a tangent about the many talents of the singer Sia.
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2021-08-061h 37What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose32. A Successful Business Based on Love! - Peter StroplePeter Strople has been referred to as The Most Connected Man in America. If you ever receive a call that includes the line "Peter loves you!", you're part of his network. Peter has built his business - actually, his life - on the basis of being genuinely relational. He is driven by the opportunity to help others and does just that. Whether it's people in business or people in need, Peter is committed to doing what he can to create "Instant Change". It's very common for Peter to pick up his phone in the midst of a...
2021-08-0455 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose31. Differences are Dynamite! Embrace Your Abilities - Sarah ManuelImagine being given a life expectancy of only 3 to 4 years. Then, when surpassing that age, being told that you would not have a normal life. No marriage. No children. No profession. What would you do? That's exactly what Sarah Manuel was told her life would be. She decided that those prognostications would not define her. The disorder that was supposed to kill her, instead, left her in a wheelchair filled with incredible perseverance. Rather than looking at her disability as a hindrance, she learned to embrace the things about herself that were unique. Because of this, Sarah...
2021-07-2838 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose30. Treat the Cause - Not the Symptoms! - Susan BenigasAs Executive Director at The American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Susan Benigas is on a mission - an enormous one at that. She, and the entire team at ACLM, are committed to transforming healthcare by shifting the focus, first and foremost, from treating symptoms to identifying and eradicating the root cause of disease, The ultimate goal being health restoration. Lifestyle Medicine is synonymous with value-based care and is an antidote to physician and provider burnout. What's behind her drive? What is it that keeps her so firmly committed to her mission? Susan is...
2021-07-2147 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose29. NO, It's NOT a Crappy Idea! - Rob PolekiDo you keep a list of your ideas - ALL of your ideas? Well, Rob Poleki does. Why? Because he knows that there's no crappy idea. Not everyone is brilliant, but some need time to simmer, just below the surface. One of Rob's ideas came from an experience at an airport when his then four-year-old son, Tai, began to do the "potty dance". While cleaning the seat with soap and water, Rob thought "there has to be a better way - these things should clean themselves". He made a note of his thought. Does a...
2021-07-1443 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose28. What's Her Superpower? Self-reliance! - Lisa WilberWhat does an 18-year-old newly married girl do when her Navy husband gets stationed in Guam? Well, for Lisa Wilber, the answer was simple. Create a life built on self-reliance, assuring herself that no matter what the future held, she'd be fine. Curious, Lisa looked around to see what others were doing and decided that sales suited her very well. Not hardline, in-your-face sales...and not knocking on doors sales...but sales based on delivering value and creating relationships. Today, she (and her team) is the 5th largest earner in Avon. Widely known in Avon...
2021-07-0751 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose27. Start Your Journey to Personal Greatness - Alvin BrownFrom the time he was a child in Jamaica, Alvin Brown became determined to make the most out of life. He's created his own journey to personal greatness and now is determined to help everyone who's interested to do the same. Alvin helps high-performing entrepreneurs and leaders to show up more powerfully by optimizing their health, improving their sleep, helping them to develop laser mental focus, and balance their business and family life, with the goal of reigniting their passion for life. His purpose, and the passion it ignites, was created, in part, by the...
2021-06-3052 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose26. Transforming Tragedy Into Blessings - Tom WileyCancer sucks. It impacts the individual, as well as family and friends. Tom Wiley learned this first-hand as his wife, Laura, battled breast cancer. As her cancer - and the treatments - progressed, her activities became further compromised. As her primary care-giver, Tom and their two young children felt the strain. But one day, December 5th, Laura woke up feeling as well as she had in months. The family had breakfast, went out for the day, enjoyed time together, and things felt normal. Six weeks later, Laura died. Tragedy for the entire family. What resonated...
2021-06-2343 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose25. Stay Curious, See the Positive, Seize the Opportunities - Claudia CuriciEver curious and always looking at the positives, Claudia Curici has accomplished great things. Her travels have taken her from her home country of Romania, to Dubai, to Dallas, to Denmark, and back to Romania - at least for now. She's become a brilliant communications expert, a highly talented photographer, a two-time published author - all before finding her true calling. She is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and the founder of "Creative in my Kitchen", a food and lifestyle blog which shares her health journey and posts recipes that are lectin-light, gluten-free, sugar-free, and nasties-free, in...
2021-06-1659 minThe Very Very Very Strongest Podcast1. Orange TownWe set sail on our first official episode of the VERY VERY VERY Strongest Podcast.
Bill Louis and Justin cover Episodes 01-08 of the One Piece Anime
Bill does his best to Rally the crew, Justin spends the episode daydreaming about Shanks, and Louis is on the search for the Goat Man.
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What's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose24. ASPIRE! How to Create Your Own Reality & Change Your DNA - Frank McKinneyThis episode, featuring Frank McKinney, is one of the most powerful conversations to date on What's the Point? podcast! Frank has been creating his own reality for his entire life. Leaving Indiana after high school with $50,00 in his pocket, he headed to Florida where he became one of the top designers and builders of multi-million dollar spec homes. But the story doesn't end there! More than just a real estate artist, Frank is a bestselling author, philanthro-capitalist, and modern-day Renaissance man. Frank’s pushed the limits professionally (creating then selling 44 multimillion-dollar mansions on spec), philanthropically (bu...
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The Very Very Very Strongest PodcastThe Very Very Strongest TrailerThe Very Very Very Strongest Podcast is a One Piece Anime Podcast for new and old fans alike. Your Hosts Bill Ellis Louis Meschino and Justin Pierantoni will be running through the entire series one piece at a time (see what I did there) and we'd love for you to join us on the cruise and sail the Blue Line as we talk about one of the greatest animes of all time.
2021-06-0406 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose23. Creating the Authentically American Dream - Dean WegnerIt's truly magical when the excitement and passion sparked by the decision to chase your dream overcomes the doubt and fear. That's what happened with today's guest, Dean Wegner. A graduate of West Point, a helicopter pilot and Army Ranger, and a veteran of the corporate business world, Dean had come to a crossroad in his life. He had three options to consider - two were executive roles with great responsibility and financial guarantees. The third was to start a company committed to exclusively selling American made apparel. Dean, after consulting his wife and family...
2021-06-0249 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose22. Creating True Wealth - Mindy McCubbinTrue Wealth involves more than monetary growth. In reality, when it comes to true wealth, the money aspect is secondary. What are your objectives? What is your vision? How do you define freedom? What about your legacy? Those are key considerations for today's guest, Mindy McCubbin. Yes, she's a wealth advisor and financial consultant committed to creating financial wealth for her clients. Yet she realizes that financial wealth is merely a piece of the puzzle. Mindy's tailored guidance combines her extensive financial experience with her keen interest in helping individuals live the life they desire...
2021-05-2659 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose21. It's Small Things, Done Consistently, That Change The World! - Barry EngelhardtSo, you want to change the world! Where and how do you begin? The best start is understanding what it is you want to change and why you want to create change. Simply put, 'What's the Point?' You must first understand your purpose - and that's where you must place your efforts if that's not clear. Barry Engelhardt is a father, husband, reformed art miscreant, believer that Three Eye Blind was the best band of his youth - and a person driven by curiosity and a sincere desire to make a positive impact on the world.
2021-05-1957 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose20. Ready, Fire, Aim! A Counterintuitive Approach - Tara Rogers-EllisThere is no perfect time to launch a new idea. Go too early and there's a good chance you've not done enough planning. Launch too late and the opportunity may have fizzled. So, how do you find the bullseye? This week's guest, Tara Rogers-Ellis, has been successfully launching new companies, new strategies, and new concepts since the age of 19. In this episode, she shares her keys to creating business ideas which flourish. Her philosophy of "Ready, Fire, Aim" has served her, and her clients, well. "Ready" is comprised of a deep dive into strategy and...
2021-05-1245 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose19. Spread Love, Help Others, and Always Hustle - Samer FidyOur path to our dreams isn't always clear, and rarely goes as expected. That's certainly the case with Samer Fidy, today's guest on the What's the Point? podcast. Samer is a Palestinian-American, born in Brooklyn, spending about a decade in Palestine, and then returning to the U.S. His hasn't been an easy journey, but it has been one that has provided him with life lessons and a perspective that we can all benefit from. A few of the lessons he's learned along his journey include; don't be a victim, instead, accept & learn; create great habits: never...
2021-05-0548 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose18. Branding the Go-Giver Way with Bob BurgShifting your focus from getting to giving, is not just a nice way to live, it is also a financially profitable way to do business. This is the basic premise of The Go-Giver philosophy. Of course, here, we're speaking about giving value. In this week's episode Bob Burg, the co-author of the Go-Giver series of books, has an insightful conversation with host Bill Ellis about value - defining it, creating it, delivering it, and benefitting from it. Bob and Bill share their insights as to how the Go-Giver principles integrate with the 5 branding pillars to...
2021-04-2846 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose17. Transform Your Brand From the Inside Out! - Elsa IsaacWhat if you had more confidence, felt more powerful, and finally felt like who you are on the inside, was in perfect alignment with how you show up on the outside? That's exactly what happens when your personal brand and brand messaging are in synch. How do you do that you ask? Meet Elsa Isaac, a New York City based fashion and image stylist. A self-dubbed anti-fashion stylist. Elsa doesn't believe there's one standard of beauty and strives to empower all her clients to celebrate their own individuality. Her journey from war-torn Eritria in Eastern...
2021-04-2144 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose16. Make the Book Inside You a Reality! - Cathy DavisCathy Davis believes we all have a story to tell, and it is through our stories that we are able to find our voice, share our wisdom, and make a difference in the lives of others. "Wisdom not shared is wisdom lost forever". Cathy and her husband, Jack, own Creative Publishing Partners, a highly acclaimed boutique publishing firm that helps clients plan, publish, and promote the book their book idea that's waiting to become a reality. With expertise in self-publishing, traditional publishing, book coaches, editors, and professional layouts, Creative Publishing Partners has helped countless people...
2021-04-1449 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose15. Be Approachable, Create Content, Express Yourself - Nametag Scott GinsbergWhy in the world would someone wear a nametag 24/7? Scott Ginsberg - that's who. A nametag? Every day? Absolutely! What started as an experiment in approachability in college, has evolved into a lifestyle, a career, and a new world record each day. Now known as 'Nametag' Scott Ginsberg, he is a prolific content creator - books, songs, music, speeches, inventions, and more. He's understood from an early age that developing and expressing all of his creativity was essential to his purpose in life. Many of us find reasons not to pursue our creative...
2021-04-0747 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose14. Debrief to Win! - Creating Accountable Leadership - Robert 'Cujo' TeschnerNot every child has a clear vision of what they want to be when they grow up - and actually make it a reality. Robert "Cujo" Teschner is one who did. At age 7, Influenced by his father's military career and by Luke Skywalker, he was certain he wanted to become a fighter pilot. That dream was hampered when he did not gain acceptance to the U.S. Air Force Academy. However, through purpose, passion, and persistence. he fulfilled his childhood ambition. Not only did he become a fighter pilot, he was an F-15 "Eagle" instructor at the...
2021-03-3155 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose13. Always Move Forward - Inspiration for Life - Robert WashingtonDoes inspiration provide the spark you need to take action - or does getting active ignite your inspiration? For most of us, it's likely a combination of both. Today's guest provides inspiration in his words and his actions. Robert Washington is first and foremost a father and a husband. He's a Navy veteran, a retired professional athlete, a high-performing businessman and an award-winning international inspirational speaker. Robert shares with us his keys to success and what's at the core of his inspiration. Grab something to write on because this episode is filled with countless nuggets...
2021-03-2444 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose12. Expressing Powerful Ideas in Words - John David MannJohn David Mann's journey through life has been varied and diverse - but his purpose has been consistent. In this conversation, you'll discover how John has followed his core purpose to achieve success in seemingly unrelated initiatives. You'll also learn something about becoming a better writer yourself as we discuss John's free gift to everyone, a book titled How to Write Good (Or at Least, Gooder!) - link in show notes. He's evolved from concert cellist at age 9, to award winning composer at age 15, and working with other 17-year-olds to create the high school they wished for...
2021-03-1746 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose11. Amplifying the Talent of Emerging Leaders - Jason FryImproving performance and further developing leadership skills are essential for success at all levels, but is especially critical for emerging leaders. Jason Fry is the Director of the Emerging Leaders Organization. In this episode, Jason shares his experience as a performance coach, nutrition coach, and all-around guide focused on maximizing the performance of individuals, teams, and leaders. Whether you've just begun your leadership journey or have been in leadership for a significant time, you will learn from, and be inspired by this conversation with Jason Fry! He is the author of The Coach's Season (link...
2021-03-1038 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose10. Living and Leading with Purpose and Faith - Lisa NicholsWhat drives success? The answer lies in knowing and living your purpose - and your purpose is created from your core values. Lisa Nichols has understood and embraced her values from her earliest years. Her journey has gone down a variety of roads, yet her purpose has remained constant - live in faith, help others, practice servant leadership. The result is that Lisa has achieved success in every aspect of her life, and is committed to leaving every person she comes in contact with a little better from their connection. Lisa is the CEO and...
2021-03-0340 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose9. Building 1,000,000 Dreams - Mitch MatthewsDo you have a dream? Of course you do - we ALL do. Well Mitch Matthews is committed to helping YOU, and a million others to make their dreams become a reality. Mitch is an entrepreneur, success coach and podcaster the host of the DREAM, THINK, DO podcast. Whether it's through his coaching, his podcasts or his speaking & training, Mitch helps fun, successful people to push through their fear to DREAM bigger, THINK better and DO more of what they were put on the planet to do! Mitch proudly lives a "highly-caffeinated" lifestyle in Des...
2021-02-2436 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose8. Shut Up and Go! - Create the life you want! with Brandon DempseyHow do you deal with life's difficulties? Sometimes life deals a tough situation. What's important is how we respond. This week's guest, Brandon Dempsey, was born into an incredibly difficult childhood. However, he decided at a young age that he would not allow his situation to define his life. Today, Brandon is a committed and loving husband and father, a highly successful entrepreneur, and adventurer, a teacher, and a non-profit leader. You'll absolutely want to listen to this conversation - you'll be inspired, you'll learn, you'll laugh, and you'll grow! Connect with Bill:
2021-02-1735 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose7. The Company Culture Doctor is IN with Dr. Charlie CartwrightCurrently becoming well known for his daily Dashcam Wisdom videos and t-shirt collection, Dr. Charlie Cartwright is the founder of People Success Labs, a consulting firm based in the Kansas City area whose sole purpose is to bring out the best in leaders & their teams. He is also the creator of the "People Success Formula". It is the result of a three decades long meta-analysis into what drives human behavior. His research clearly illuminated the path to unlocking human potential. "If you want to move mountains, first you must move people. Then those people will move the...
2021-02-1038 minWhat's The Point? - Discover Your Purpose6. Growing Your Business with Mark LeBlancMark LeBlanc, CSP runs a speaking business in Minneapolis. He conducts presentations and creates experiences for professionals who want to create an extreme sliver of focus and put more money in their pocket as a business owner. As a business coach, he has clocked over twenty thousand (one to one) coaching hours with professionals who want to grow their business or practice. In fact, he wrote the book, Growing Your Business! As a result of his work, people often share they are more focused each day, attract more prospects, stimulate more referrals, and create a path for generating more...
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What's The Point? - Discover Your PurposeBill Ellis - Introduction to What's The PointNot too long ago, I mentioned to a colleague that I was going to start a podcast. She looked at me and said another podcast. What's the point? To which I said, exactly. Hi, I'm brand architect, Bill Ellis, and the host of the What's The Point podcast? So what is the point? What's the point of this podcast? What's the point for you, the listener? I'm committed to making good brands better. To me, a brand very simply is value promised, and value delivered. Every brand needs to have a clear answer to the...
2021-01-0505 min