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The Pocket with Chris Griffin#112: Chris Petkas: Why The Most Dangerous Men Are The Most CalmToday’s episode is with Chris Petkas, former Navy Seal turned VC investor. It was a powerful conversation around grit, determination and the willingness to fail.
Chris’ marriage with Codie Sanchez inspires me, Chris’ well rounded success inspires me and Chris’ calm nature inspires me.
I loved this conversation. We also recorded this in a horse stable just out of Austin with 5 real horses behind us.
Key Discussion Points:
Why calm men are often the most dangerous
How military training builds composure under chaos
Naivety as a superpow...
2025-11-211h 23
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#107: Chris Griffin: Struggling to Find Meaning? Start Here.This is an important episode. I hope you can feel the passion ring through the microphone. I meant every word I said. If you're in a rut or you don't know what to do with your life, then this episode is for you.
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https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/
Chapters:
00:00 What is the meaning of life?
04:30 The best part about no one believing in you
09:00 You can do whatever you want in your life
14:00 My story when things changed
20:00 The more you learn the less you know
25:00 Take the risk…
29:00 Poem 1: Tunnel Vision
33:00 A profound realisation about greatness
38:30 Po...
2025-10-3157 min
Event Marketer's ToolboxEMT #31 with Chris Griffin - Chris Griffin’s Vision for the Future of Events and Industry GrowthIn the latest episode of Event Marketer’s Toolbox, Chris Dunn and Dana Esposito chat with Chris Griffin, President of the EDPA and Owner of Crew XP. Chris shares valuable insights on leadership, industry advocacy, and the importance of building strong relationships in the events sector.Chris discussed the crucial role of advocacy for the future of the industry, especially in his time at Legislative Action Day in Washington, D.C., where industry leaders lobbied for important policies. As Ch...
2025-07-311h 01
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#82: Tom Baulch: Why Most Men Stay StuckTom Baulch (aka PrimeTrain) was stuck in the loop, partying every weekend, waking up with regret, and telling himself it was fine because everyone else was doing the same. But deep down, he knew he wasn’t proud of who he was becoming.
Seven months ago, he made a decision that changed everything. He gave up drinking, cleaned up his circle, and went all in on his potential. Since then, his business has hit six figures a month, his energy has shifted, and he’s finally living the life he used to just talk abou...
2025-07-291h 11
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#73: Jaguar Heart: Gender Roles, Feminism, and Biological TruthWelcome to episode 73 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.
My guest today is Jaguar Heart.
Jag’s energy is one of a kind. He’s someone who owns every part of himself and encourages others to do the same. Known for his bold takes on masculinity, relationships, and self-responsibility, Jaguar has built a name for speaking truth in a world full of noise.
In this episode, we dive deep into identity, masculine energy, emotional resilience, and what it really means to live in integrity. If you’ve ever felt stuck, misunderstood, or like you’re not b...
2025-05-261h 28
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#72: Blaming? Adversity? Did The Matrix Try Cancel Me? | Q&AWelcome to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.
Today, I answered some of your questions from my Instagram story.
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2025-05-1957 min
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#71: Alfie Robertson: Life Design Matters More Than Chasing $100m (Or Do Both)Welcome to episode 71 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. We are welcoming back to the show Alfie Robertson today.
Alfie was featured on episode 1 of The Pocket and fun fact, our friend group was the reason The Pocket became the name of this show. That’s a story for another day.
You’ve probably seen this guy on your instagram screen every day for the past 18 months. Alfie went from working a 9 to 5 job in climate consulting, drinking on weekends, to now, where he’s running a wildly successful online...
2025-05-121h 25
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#70: Rochelle Fox: Uncovering The Beliefs That Are Holding You Back.Welcome to episode 70 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today’s guest is Rochelle Fox.
From the outside, Rochelle Fox had it all, a booming career, a picture-perfect life. But on the inside? She was quietly falling apart.
Haunted by years of trauma, panic attacks, and an eating disorder, Rochelle was living behind a mask. It wasn’t until she was diagnosed with PTSD that everything clicked. That moment cracked her open and meditation rebuilt her.
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the...
2025-05-051h 12
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#69: Salim Najjar: Fix Your Nervous System, Fix Your Life.Welcome to episode 69 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Our guest today is Salim Najjar. What looked like rock bottom losing his business, dislocating his shoulder, going broke, turned out to be the moment Salim found everything.
In today’s episode, Salim opens up about the unseen forces running our lives: our nervous system, our heart rate variability (HRV), and the emotional scars we don’t even realise we’re carrying.
He breaks down why most of us stay stuck, how to actually move trauma out of the body, and wh...
2025-04-282h 17
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#67: Why You Should Be Self-Inflicting Challenge… | Chris Griffin Q&AWelcome to another solo Q&A episode! A very raw and unfiltered chat. I opened up about everything from navigating confusion and anxiety to the lonely season of life I am in, the importance of pain, what it means to be a strong man today and much, much more.If you’re in the thick of it right now - building, doubting, or questioning what’s next - this one’s for you.Key Discussion Points:
Why pain is necessary for growth
The lonely chapter and what it really...
2025-04-1459 min
The Pocket with Chris Griffin#66: The ‘ALL IN’ Effect Will Transform Your Life… | Ollie MooreIn this episode, I’m joined by my good mate Ollie Moore, a hybrid athlete who’s on a mission to become the best in the world. And when I say “all in,” I mean it… this guy is the walking, talking definition of it.Ollie opens up about what it truly means to back yourself 100%, the mindset shifts that come from sacrifice and self-discipline, and the unseen work that separates the good from the great. We also talk about what belief really looks like, where it comes from, and how to prote...
2025-04-071h 12
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 65: We Should Parent Our Daughters Different To Our Sons… | Mark RoltonToday we sit down with Mark Rolton, property developer, entrepreneur, and founder of Massland, one of Australia’s most successful property development companies. Known for his business acumen and no-fluff mindset, Mark goes deep in this conversation, opening up about his personal life, values, and philosophy in a way that most people haven’t seen.This episode covers much more than business. It’s about parenting, legacy, masculinity, grief, and the reality of building true resilience. Mark shares raw, powerful stories that cut straight to the core of what it means to lead—both in b...
2025-04-031h 23
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 64: Benji Haldon: You Need To Blow Up Your Old Life To Build Your New One…Today we sit down with Benji Haldon, a hybrid athlete, entrepreneur, and co-founder of one of the largest coaching platforms in the world, MyCoach. Known online for his physical strength and straight-talking mindset content, Benji opens up in a way most people haven’t seen before.This conversation dives deep into the emotional toll of heartbreak, the pressure of chasing success, and what it really means to rebuild your life when it all falls apart. It’s about more than fitness. It’s about identity, grief, personal power, and learning to find yourself again, piece by piece...
2025-03-311h 30
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 63: Georgie Stevenson On Manifestation, Victim Mindset, Identity & The Power Of Being Real.In this episode, Chris sits down with Georgie Stevenson - an entrepreneur, former lawyer and podcaster. Best known for co-founding Naked Harvest Supplements and hosting the Rise & Conquer podcast. Georgie opens up in a way she rarely has on other shows. This conversation goes deep. From spirituality to identity, ego, growth, and trauma, Chris and Georgie break open the surface and talk about the raw stuff that shapes who we really are. It’s a refreshing, honest, and vulnerable chat that left both of them reflecting long after the mics were off.Key Dis...
2025-03-271h 49
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 62: Simon Hill: I Deal With Imposter Syndrome Daily…Welcome to episode 62 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today I sit down with Simon Hill - nutritionist, podcast host, author of The Proof is in the Plants, and one of the leading voices in evidence-based health and wellness.Simon is known for breaking down complex nutrition science into simple, actionable advice. But in this conversation, we went way deeper than just food.We spoke about Simon’s personal journey and what led him to become one of the most trusted names in the health space, as well as the ch...
2025-03-241h 23
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 61: Hunter McIntyre: From World Class Drug Doer To World ChampionWelcome to episode 61 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.Today I sit down with Hunter McIntyre—one of the greatest endurance & hybrid athletes of our time, a three-time HYROX world champion, and an all-around larger-than-life character.Hunter is known for his insane fitness, unmatched competitiveness, and his jock-like persona online. But behind the records and the bravado is a wild story of rebellion, struggle, and transformation.He opens up about his troubled teenage years—getting into trouble, bouncing in and out of rehab centers, and being prescribed nearly every medication unde...
2025-03-201h 23
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 60: The Dark Side Of Modelling Taught Me Gratitude… Dominique ElissaWelcome to episode 60 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.Today I sit down with Dominique Elissa—a successful model, podcast host, and someone who’s been through some serious highs and lows.Dom has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, but her journey hasn’t been all glitz and glamour. She opens up about struggling with insomnia, anxiety, and disordered eating during her early modelling days, the toll it took on her, and how she found a way to turn her life around.We also dive into s...
2025-03-171h 04
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 59: Answering Life’s Deepest Questions… Breakups, Comparison, Delusion | Q&AWelcome to episode 59 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today is a solo Q&A. I got you all the ask me some questions on my Instagram story and I answered a bunch of them here. Follow Chris:https://www.instagram.com/morechrisgriffin/0:0:49 - What early painful experiences in life have shaped you into who you are today?0:3:55 - What has been your biggest challenge?0:6:30 - How did you get such a good attitude to life?0:8:55 - What lacks m...
2025-03-131h 07
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 58: 360 Opens Up About The Guilt & Shame He Carries…Welcome to episode 58 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.Today I sit down with 360, one of Australia’s biggest rappers. If you were into Aussie hip-hop in the early 2010s, you definitely knew his name. His album Falling & Flying blew up, and for a while, he was at the top of the game. But behind the success, things were falling apart.360 has spoken before about his addiction to codeine, which got so bad he was taking up to 90 pills a day. It nearly killed him. In this chat, we go deep—not just into...
2025-03-101h 24
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 57: Business Is Life’s Most Spiritual Journey… | Brad McDonnellWelcome to episode 57 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!In this episode, I sit down with my good mate Brad McDonnell, co-founder of Manna Vitality, to dive deep into life’s biggest questions. What does it truly mean to be here? Why do we exist? We unpack different ideologies, perspectives, and personal experiences around these questions—this one goes deep.One of the things that makes Brad unique is how he balances business and spirituality—two things that most people struggle to integrate. Usually, it’s one or the oth...
2025-03-031h 27
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 56: Is Illness A Result Of Our Emotions? | Dr Sarah JaneWelcome to episode 56 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Jane, founder of Spinal Energetics, a viral healing modality that blends Eastern and Western philosophies to help people release pain, trauma, and stress. With a background in psychology, Buddhism, acupuncture, and chiropractic care, Dr. Sarah Jane has developed a unique approach to self-healing that has impacted thousands worldwide.We dive into:
How Spinal Energetics works and why it’s different
The connection between the spine, nervous system, and energy field
Stories of...
2025-02-241h 24
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 55: Ziggy Alberts Explains The Difference Between Reels & RealityWelcome to episode 55 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!My guest today is Australian singer song writer and global touring artist, Ziggy Alberts. We dove deep into his story from starting out as a busker, doing everything the opposite of the conventional way. He would be told he cant do something and he just wanted to prove them wrong and do what he truely wanted to do. It was very inspiring to chat about. We also spoke about touring the world, surfing, what he does outside of his work and so...
2025-02-171h 33
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 54: A Phone Call That Made Kanye West & Bianca Censori $19 million In A Day | Noah Hunter DorseyWelcome to episode 54 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Noah Hunter Dorsey steps into the podcast world for the first time, and he’s not holding back. This is one of those stories that makes you rethink what’s possible.Noah isn’t just a guy with multiple 7-figure businesses—he’s someone who’s lived a lot of life. Before the success, before the crazy marketing wins, he hit rock bottom. No money. No direction, in a city he didn’t like, wondering what the hell was next.In a last-ditch e...
2025-02-101h 21
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 53: I Don’t Believe In Putting Yourself First… | Will HenkeWelcome to episode 53 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!In this episode, I sit down with Will Henke, the co-founder of Bambu Fitness, Bali’s most known and loved gym. But before building a fitness empire, Will spent nearly a decade in the US military, mainly in the special operations arm, living a life that most of us only see in movies.Some key topics of this conversation:🏋️♂️ The birth of Bambu Fitness – how it started and what makes it unique.🎖️ Will’s time in special operations – the highs, the challenges, a...
2025-02-031h 26
Coach and KreuzGet "Connected" - Glazier Clinic COO - Chris Griffin talking Glazier ConnectSend us a textBonus podcast of the week! This cast features Chris Griffin from Glazier Clinics. Chris is the COO of Glazier and runs the software side of Glazier Clinics. Chris is also the founder/creator of the former software company Digital Sports Video (DSV). We'll talk to Chris about Glazier, Glazier's new product "Connect", and sports software in general. Chris also is a soccer referee. We'll get his take on being a ref and see if Coach can rile him up for making bad calls. :) Chris and Coach go way back. You don't want to...
2025-02-0159 min
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 52: A Different Side Of Will Sparks… Global Touring DJ Opens UpWelcome to episode 52 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! I sit down with renowned Australian DJ and music producer, Will Sparks today.Will has become a pivotal figure in the electronic dance music scene, known for his energetic tracks and dynamic performances.Episode Highlights:
Touring Challenges: Will opens up about the extreme highs and lows of touring internationally for months on end. He shares candid insights into the emotional toll of being away from family and the sacrifices made to achieve his level of success.
Coping w...
2025-01-271h 15
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 51: The Million Dollar Question… The Man Behind Front Runner | Timm HanlyWelcome to episode 51 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today we are in Bali and we sit down with my good friend and founder of Australia’s leading clothing brand Front Runner, Timm Hanly.We spoke about what goes on behind the brand, why they are winning more than others, how Front Runner started, what life is like outside of work and much much more.Follow Tim:https://www.instagram.com/timmhanly/Check out Front Runner:https://www.instagram.com/frontrunnerau/...
2025-01-201h 08
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 50: “This Will Be The Greatest Comeback You’ve Ever Seen” | James CarewWelcome to episode 50 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin, a little milestone!I sit down with 4-time world champion kite surfer James Carew today. This guy is an absolute beast on the water and a legend in the sport, but there’s way more to him than just catching waves.James opens up about overcoming one of the most severe injuries of his career—a setback that would’ve ended things for most people. Instead, he came back stronger than ever, winning the world championship straight after. It’s a story of grit, resilien...
2025-01-131h 13
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 49: Regretting The Past? How To Stay Grounded? Self-Confidence Is A Threat? | Solo Q&AWelcome to episode 49 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!This is a solo Q&A. I got a little bit emotional in this one.Expect to hear:
How to stop regretting the past and feeling like you're taking steps back?
If you were starting all over again, what would you do differently?
When first entering business / sales how did you know what type of business to start?
What was your look back moment, where you felt that everything step paid off?
When times get tough, what things do you...
2025-01-0653 min
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 48: I Self-Sabotage Because I’m Addicted To The Comeback… | Harry Garside Opens UpWelcome to episode 48 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Our guest today is Harry Garside, Olympic Boxer, author of The Good Fight, and a man that is unapologetically himself, expressing all the highs, and being vulnerable in the lows.Harry opens up about his challenges in finding himself again, a topic that a lot of people can relate to. Having just lost in the Paris Olympics, he also talks about the pressures that come with failure in the limelight.We speak about heartbreak and how it is the worst kind...
2024-12-301h 14
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 47: Breath Work Saved My Life… Eddie Nelson Shares Her Story From Being In A Rehab Centre at 14Welcome to episode 47 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Our guest today is Eddie Nelson. Eddie has an inspiring story from being in a rehab centre at 14 years old due to excessive alcohol and drug consumption, to building a breath work and movement method called BRED. Her classes have been taking Australia by storm combining Pilates and Breath work into the one class, leaving everyone feeling revitalised.Some key topics we covered:
Eddie’s childhood. The challenges she faced with sickness in family, more specifically her younger sister, excessive drug and alcohol us...
2024-12-231h 09
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 46: My Father Shot My Mother With A Pistol In Front Of Me… | Rawson Kirkhope, Co-Founder of VRTUSWelcome to episode 46 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.This episode we have the amazing Rawson Kirkhope as our guest. Rawson is the Co-Founder of the rapidly growing fitness empire in Bondi, VRTUS.To see where Rawson has come from, to where he is today is something we all can gain inspiration from. Rawson experienced extreme challenges growing up with a father that had Schizophrenia, resulting in multiple personalities, some days were great, some days were extremely terrifying. Things took a massive turn when Rawson was 13 and his Dad shot t...
2024-12-161h 21
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 45: The “Nice Guy” Dilemma… A Raw, Honest Chat With Dean Lucas & Chris GriffinWelcome to episode 45 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!My guest today is Dean Lucas. Dean is a good friend, ex pro mountain bike rider, founder of creative studio The Nest in Burleigh and an all round great person. We covered a lot in this convo. We spoke about relationships and how being the nice guy never works out. We spoke about falling into the same old patterns, what does happiness actually mean, how to find passion and drive, feeling lost in life and much much more.Follow Dean:https://www...
2024-12-091h 37
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 44: The Challenges Of Balancing Business & Motherhood | Steph Claire Smith Opens UpWelcome to Episode 44 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Today’s guest is the incredible Steph Claire Smith, co-founder of the fitness and wellness platform, Kic. Steph opens up about her life, from her early days in Melbourne to the highs and lows of modeling in America, the joys and challenges of motherhood, and her recent diagnosis of ADHD. This conversation is raw, heartfelt, and inspiring.Key Highlights:
Life in the Spotlight: Steph takes us through her early twenties when she was navigating the modeling world in the U.S. She shares the...
2024-12-021h 25
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 43: Happiness? Long Distance Relationships? Toxic Work Environment? | Chris Griffin Q&AWelcome to episode 43 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Our guest today is… Me… The very first solo episode of The Pocket and it was a good one.I asked you all to ask me some questions and I compiled some great ones together and answered them in this episode.What to expect:
How to find happiness?
Advice for someone in a toxic work environment?
Routines are hard. Are they important?
How to speak confidently and clearly?
Side hustle or full time?
Long distance relationships?
And...
2024-11-2550 min
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 42: The Reason Why You’re Not Standing Out… | Sam HopeWelcome to episode 42 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!This one is a deeply personal and special one. My guest is Sam Hope—Director of the Forbes Club, an incredible young entrepreneur at just 22, and more importantly, my best friend.Sam and I have been through everything together, from extreme highs to crushing lows. At one point, we were sharing a mattress on the floor of a studio apartment because our bed got mouldy. We merged our bank accounts just to scrape together enough for groceries and keep a roof over our heads. Th...
2024-11-181h 29
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 41: The Story Is Far Deeper Than Just Cooking Food In His Kitchen… | Stefan Torres Opens UpWelcome to episode 41 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today I sit down with Stefan Torres, a social media sensation who’s known for his cooking and food review videos as well as his outgoing and energetic nature. Over the past eight months, Stefan’s online presence has exploded, but his journey to get here is quite extreme to say the least. Certainly not just an overnight success.Stefan opens up about his early years, slipping into the party and drug scene and eventually battling a 10-year addiction to ice. He sh...
2024-11-111h 15
The Pocket with Chris GriffinThe One Thing God Hates Is Religion...A short clip from episode 40 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-0812 min
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 40: A Fan Favourite Returns! “You’re Giving In The Wrong Way…” | Diogo GiglioWelcome to episode 40 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!I’m joined for the second time on the show, the fan favourite, Diogo Giglio – a man whose energy and positivity could brighten anyone’s day. Diogo shares stories from his childhood, reflecting on the difficult experience of being bullied and how those early challenges shaped him into the person he is today.Our conversation dives into the realities of Diogo’s life as a business owner, where staying balanced can be tough, especially with the demands of work and family life. Dio...
2024-11-041h 37
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 39: I Dropped Out Of School To Become A Pop Star… | Oliver CroninWelcome to episode 39 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Our guest today is Oliver Cronin. Oliver is one of my best friends. We barely left each other during lockdown because we lived in the buildings next to each other. I had a little gym set up in my office. Oliver would come over every day on my lunch break to train. While we would train he would play the new music he created that morning. This was before he gained millions of followers online.Oliver got signed to a major r...
2024-10-281h 21
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 38: I Speak To The Richest People In The World And Here Are The Biggest Lessons | James DumoulinWelcome to episode 38 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Today’s guest is James Demoulin. Known for his incredible ability to extract life-changing insights from some of the wealthiest and most successful individuals on the planet, James shares a wealth of lessons he’s learned through his journey of interviewing these elite figures. In this episode, we explore some of the most profound takeaways from his conversations with the ultra-rich, touching on the principles that have guided their paths to success.Key topics include:
Mastering Communication: James talks about why be...
2024-10-211h 29
The Oblivion Bar: A Comic Book PodcastNYCC ‘24 INTERVIEW-A-THON: Griffin Sheridan & Ethan ParkerJoining us today are the Eisner-nominated co-writers of the Image Comics series Kill Your Darlings with artist Bob Quinn and Letterer John J. Hill. It is our pleasure to welcome both Griffin Sheridan & Ethan S. Parker BACK onto The Oblivion Bar Podcast!Previous Appearances on the Show By Griffin & Ethan:INTERVIEW: Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, & Bob Quinn (Episode 126, Aug '23)Follow us on InstagramFollow us on ThreadsFollow us on BlueSkyLike us on FacebookConsider supporting us over on PatreonStock up...
2024-10-191h 24
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 37: The Work Expert: Your Life Is Not What It’s Supposed To Be… | Paul MillerdWelcome to episode 37 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! I’m joined by independent author Paul Millerd, best known for his best-selling book The Pathless Path and his latest release Good Work. Paul’s story is one of courage, transformation, and redefining what it means to live a successful life.After achieving everything he thought represented success, Paul realized it wasn’t truly fulfilling. In a bold move, he decided to “blow up” his conventional life and pursue writing—a choice that allowed him to find his version of "good work."During our...
2024-10-141h 48
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 36: Noah Rolette: How Being A Rawdawg Changed My Life! Do More Hard Sh*t!Welcome to episode 36 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! My guest today is Noah Rolette, one of the founders of Raw Dawg Run Club, a group that has taken the running world by storm. What began as a small, casual run among friends has quickly become one of the largest and most vibrant run clubs globally, known for its lively atmosphere and unique approach to fitness.In this episode, Noah opens up about the journey he and his best friends went through—from sharing a cramped room at his parents’ house, moving into a sma...
2024-10-071h 12
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 35: How Running Every Day For 2,300 Days Changed My Life | Cru Mahoney’s Extreme LifestyleWelcome to episode 35 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!We dive into the incredible story of Cru Mahoney today, a man whose extreme approach to life has made him stand out in today’s world. Cru has never touched alcohol, caffeine, drugs, or even supplements in his life, and he’s proud of it. In fact, a video of him discussing his "lame" lifestyle choices went viral, racking up 50 million views and turning him into a social media sensation.What’s more, Cru has gone for a run every day for the...
2024-09-301h 33
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 34: Everything But Right Here, Right Now, Isn’t Real… | Ben SmithWelcome to episode 34 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.Today we sit down with my friend Ben Smith. Ben has an amazing story, spending a decade in the military, to working with some of the biggest music bands in the world like Rufus Du Sol, and so much more. His story is filled with highs and lows and I’m super inspired by him.I’ve been spending the last week with Ben and hour by hour, I am blown away by some of the experiences he has had and some of the less...
2024-09-231h 30
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 33: Life Changing Moments, Dealing with Heartbreak & Making An Impact | Alex Mihalcheon’s StoryWelcome to episode 33 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! We sit down with Alex Mihalcheon today, as he opens up about some of the most pivotal moments in his life. Alex shares how his parents’ divorce at 14 deeply affected him, sparking his lifelong journey with mental health. We dive into his decision to move from Canada to America during the COVID-19 pandemic—a bold move that transformed his life and mindset. Alex also talks candidly about the emotional toll of his recent breakup and how he’s navigating this challenging time. Thi...
2024-09-1655 min
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 32: Hidden Effects Of A Vape Addiction, Healing From Trauma & Mental Health | Lily Ford Opens UpWelcome to episode 32 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!I sit down with the lovely Lily Ford in this episode, a prominent voice in anti-vaping campaigns who’s been featured extensively on Australian news. Lily shares her raw and honest story of how she became addicted to vaping and the hidden traumas that fuelled it. We dive deep into the emotional and psychological effects of her addiction, uncovering that vaping was just the surface issue of a much larger battle with past trauma.Lily also opens up about her transformative hea...
2024-09-091h 33
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 31: A Raw And Vulnerable Chat About Business, Relationships And Life | Jack Bloomfield & Will PhillipsWelcome to episode 31 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today, I sit down with two of my good friends, Jack Bloomfield and Will Phillips, for an open and honest two-hour roundtable discussion. We went deep on business, life, mindset, relationships and the different beliefs we've learned and onboarded throughout our journeys.Jack and Will are both extremely successful young business owners however above all of that they are incredible individuals with unique perspectives on entrepreneurship, success, and the mental game behind it all. From navigating the ups and downs of business to personal...
2024-09-022h 09
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 30: Timothy Smith From MAFS Opens Up About His Incredible StoryWelcome to episode 30 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!I sit down with Timothy Smith today, the familiar face from Married at First Sight (MAFS), who shares a gripping and emotional journey that goes far beyond reality TV.Tim opens up about a time in his life when he was involved in illegal activities, including flying a helicopter without a license and trafficking weed from Canada into the U.S. His risky decisions caught up with him, leading to his arrest and time behind bars. But the challenges didn’t sto...
2024-08-261h 54
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 29: World’s Most Famous Twin Models Open Up About Being Awfully Bullied… | Jordan & Zac StenmarkWelcome to episode 29 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today I’m joined by two of my really good friends, Jordan and Zac Stenmark, who are not just the largest twin male models in the world but also remarkable individuals with an inspiring story.We dive into their sporty upbringing and the challenges they faced growing up with dyslexia. Jordan and Zac candidly share their experiences of being bullied at school for not being able to read, making school life a constant struggle. Jordan referred to these times in the episode as “terror”. Despit...
2024-08-191h 19
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 28: Solitary Confinement To Filming Movies With Chris Hemsworth | CJ Bloomfield’s Insane StoryWelcome to episode 28 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Wow, wow, wow… This episode is probably my favourite to date. I sit down with CJ Bloomfield, a man whose life story sounds like something straight out of a movie. CJ's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, going from a life immersed in crime and gang culture to being sentenced to 28 years in prison. However, fate had other plans for him—he served just 2 years after his two biggest charges were dropped.But what CJ did with those 2 years is what makes...
2024-08-121h 26
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 27: The Side No One Talks About After Selling A Business For $180m | Frank Greeff Gets VulnerableWelcome to episode 27 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today I sit down with Frank Greeff, a former chef turned tech entrepreneur who co-founded Realbase, a real estate marketing platform that was eventually sold for a staggering $180 million. Frank shares his remarkable journey, starting from his early days in the kitchen to building a successful tech company with his two brothers.Highlights of the Episode:
Early Career and Transition: Frank talks about his initial career as a chef before his decision to pivot towards the tech industry. Alongside his brothers, Frank co-founded...
2024-08-051h 36
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 26: From Foster Care To Billionaire By 30!? | Kyle Hunt’s Incredible StoryWelcome to episode 26 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! We're joined by Kyle Hunt today, whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. Kyle was left at a stop sign at just 2 years old and found by a truck driver… I know that may be hard to believe but it happened. He also was in a police chase with his mum and step dad when he was 5 years old, just moments before he watched his parents go to jail, resulting in young Kyle to go back into foster care.Kyle's early years were spe...
2024-07-291h 42
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 25: The Ultimate Comeback From Losing His Father To Making The NFL | Patrick MurtaghWelcome to episode 25 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! We're sitting down with Patrick Murtagh today, a guy whose journey is nothing short of extraordinary. I first met Patty playing AFL with the GC Suns here in Australia. I was in the academy when he got drafted. Things took a turn when he got dropped from the team a few years later, but he didn't let that stop him. He kept grinding and eventually got drafted into the NFL.But, as life would have it, just before he could sign hi...
2024-07-221h 18
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 24: Don’t Let Your Happiness Be Tied To Progression… | Tobi Pearce Shares Mind Blowing ThoughtsWelcome to episode 24 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today we have a super special guest! We’re joined by the incredible Tobi Pearce. A little back story: Tobi was on my dream list of all the big guests I wanted on The Pocket before I even started the show. I didn’t expect to have him on this early but here we are!Tobi is a business powerhouse here in Australia. He founded Sweat, a fitness empire, and sold it for a whopping $300 million. Now, he’s all about investing in businesses and me...
2024-07-152h 09
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 23: This Relationship Is A Testament Of True Love | Meg & Will Martin Open UpWelcome to episode 23 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! In this episode, I’m sitting down with the ultimate power couple, Meg and Will Martin. Their story is a blend of love, resilience, and incredible achievements that you won't want to miss. I was blown away by these. In fact, I resonated so much with their story and phase of life they’re in right now.Will became a millionaire at just 24 years old, working alongside his brother. However, life took a dramatic turn when he had a major falling out with his famil...
2024-07-081h 36
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 22: A Different Side Of Adam Sullivan | Evidence Based Training Opens Up…Welcome to episode 22 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!In this episode, I chat with Adam Sullivan aka Cunnie aka the Top C, whatever you want to call him, the guy behind Evidence Based Training (EBT). Adam’s journey is wild – he went from struggling in Blacktown, Western Sydney, to building a fitness empire on the Gold Coast worth eight figures.This episode was honestly insane. A different side of Adam you won’t find anywhere else. He went deep about things he has never shared before.Be sure to stick...
2024-07-011h 46
The Pocket with Chris GriffinLife Is Way More Simple Than We Think... Chris & Ollie Discuss HappinessEnjoy this short clip from episode 21 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.An interesting discussion on the things that actually matter in life... What truly makes us happy?Follow The Pocket on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thepocketpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-06-2709 min
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 21: This Is Your Sign To Move To The Other Side Of The World… | Ollie MooreWelcome to episode 21 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Today I sit down with my great friend Ollie Moore, whose incredible journey took him from living in a country town in the UK to now living in the sunny Gold Coast in Australia. Initially, Ollie made the move as a way to escape his problems, but it turned out to be the best decision he ever made, transforming his life for the better.Ollie has always been super into health and fitness but now his main focus is strength and endurance training, preparing f...
2024-06-241h 40
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 20: This Man Will Make You Smile No Matter What You're Going Through... | Diogo GiglioWelcome to episode 20 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! I sit down with a good friend and absolute legend Diogo Giglio, one of the most positive and inspiring individuals I've ever met. Diogo's energy is simply infectious, and his story will leave you feeling uplifted and motivated, that’s a promise.Diogo's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. At just 13 years old, he was kicked out of his home in Brazil because he refused to follow the strict religious beliefs of his family. Alone and determined, he moved from country to country, eventually imm...
2024-06-171h 54
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 19: I’d Destroy My Life And Hit Rock Bottom Because I Loved The Come Back | Timm HanlyWelcome to episode 19 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!We dive deep with Timm Hanly today, the founder of the fashion empire Front Runner. You may know Timm from his stint on The Bachelor, but his real story is much more compelling.Timm opens up about his reckless youth and twenties, running amuck and getting into trouble. He shares his journey from being a wild kid to struggling with severe self-sabotage. Timm would reach moments of success only to destroy everything – his health, relationships, and finances – because he loved the climb...
2024-06-101h 05
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 18: I Was Addicted To People Pleasing... | Eugene KoningWelcome back to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! This episode is truly special. Today, I'm chatting with the amazing Eugene Koning, a good friend, absolute legend and a breathwork facilitator at Saint Haven (one of my favourite places on earth). Eugene’s journey is one of the most inspiring I've ever heard. He moved from New Zealand to Holland to chase his rugby dreams but ended up getting caught in a whirlwind of partying and drugs.Eugene was such a people pleaser, always doing things just to fit...
2024-06-031h 14
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 17: I Made $450k In 1 Month And I Was The Most Depressed I've Ever Been... | Tom NoskeWelcome back to another episode of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! This week, we're diving deep into an incredible story with our special guest, Tom Noske.First of all, Tom is an absolute legend and I am so inspired by his story. Tom is the opposite of me being super introverted, however he has pushed himself time and time again, and now he's out there posting content and helping others build their own online businesses.In this episode, we talk about Tom's journey through life as well as building and la...
2024-05-272h 04
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 16: "I Couldn't Look At Myself In The Mirror..." | Tom Baulch (PrimeTrain) Opens Up.Welcome to episode 16 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!We sit down with my good friend Tom Baulch, aka Prime Train, a social media star from Australia who's been making waves online, both good and bad. Tom's had his fair share of online hate, and we dive into how he deals with it all.We chat about the social media beef he's had and the ups and downs of his very public friendships. Tom opens up about dating and relationships, sharing the unique challenges he faces in the spotlight.
2024-05-201h 01
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 15: Let's Rewire Your Brain For Success | Morgan NelsonHey everyone, welcome back to The Pocket with Chris Griffin! This episode, we had special guest Morgan Nelson on the show, the man who transforms peoples lives from the inside out.This was a great episode filled with so many nuggets of gold.What to expect:
Subconscious 101: Morgan breaks down why your brain’s behind-the-scenes is running the show.
Business Tips: He’s dropping some know-how on using mind tricks to kill it in the business world.
Money Making: Get ready to flip your money mindset and start earning the a...
2024-05-131h 32
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 14: How To Use Drama & Backlash To Your Advantage | Louis PhillipsWelcome to Episode 14 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin! Today's guest, Louis Phillips, takes us through the highs and lows of his evolving career. Once a pioneering fitness creator in Australia, Louis faced a pivotal moment when a public fallout with his best friend and business partner turned his world around, sparking intense online drama.In this episode, Louis opens up about navigating the backlash at the time, a challenge that tested his resilience. Despite these hardships, Louis reinvented his content focus towards running, which catalysed his popularity, skyrocketing him to over 200,000 followers i...
2024-05-061h 03
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 13: Loosing My Best Friend To Suicide Changed My Life... | Keegan HipgraveWelcome back to The Pocket with Chris Griffin! In episode 13, we’re joined by the legend himself Keegan Hipgrave. Former NRL star turned podcaster, Keegan shares his journey from the rugby field to the mic, discussing the trials and tribulations that shaped him into the man he is today.This episode isn't just about sports; it's about life’s harder hits. Keegan opens up about his early retirement due to multiple concussions and how this experience led him to advocate for mental health and support through his podcast, Keegan & Company.We d...
2024-04-291h 26
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 12: There Is Always A Bigger Mountain To Climb... | Annabelle RonnfeldtWelcome to episode 12 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!This weeks special guest is the amazing Annabelle Ronnfeldt! Annabelle is well-known for her strong presence on social media, where she promotes a lifestyle with an emphasis on health and fitness, more specifically hybrid training.In this episode, we explore Annabelle's upbringing and the various challenges she has encountered along the way, including injuries, personal heartbreak, and the complexities of dating. She opens up about the experience of managing a large social media audience and the pressure that comes with it. Annabelle shares her...
2024-04-221h 03
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 11: Will AI Cause The Next Big Existential Crisis, Or Solve It? | Chris JeongWelcome to Episode 11 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.Our guest today is Chris Jeong. Chris opens up about his challenging childhood, a journey through adversity that is inspiring to say the least. From AI’s role in reshaping our world to personal tales of resilience, this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions that you simply can’t miss.What’s Inside:
AI and Our Future: Explore how AI is set to revolutionise everything from your gym routine to your job prospects. Ready to meet your AI coach?
Unpacking Chris Jeong’s Journey: Childhoo...
2024-04-151h 44
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 10: The Man Behind Australia's Largest Mens Jewellery Brand | Matthew Banks, Merchants of the sunWelcome to Episode 10 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!This week, we were thrilled to have Matthew Banks, the visionary founder of my favourite and also Australia's largest men's jewellery brand, Merchants of the Sun.In this conversation, Matty takes us behind the scenes of Merchants of the Sun, sharing the brand's inception story, the challenges faced, and the pivotal moments that defined its path. One of the most captivating stories Matty shared was about a bold decision made at the peak of the brand's success. Despite Merchants of the S...
2024-04-081h 11
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 9: Meet The Most Networked Man On The Gold Coast | Eric MachadoWelcome to episode 9 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today's episode is a real gem, featuring a conversation with none other than Eric Machado, a powerhouse in the world of business in Australia. This guy's journey from dreaming big to creating massive 8 and 9 figure businesses is nothing short of inspiring. Plus, he's the co-founder of Unemployable Media and shares his wisdom on the Unemployable Podcast.The title of this podcast is no joke. Eric, quite literally knows everyone! Tune in to find out how he does it.Today, we dive i...
2024-04-011h 45
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 8: A raw authentic chat about Life, Relationships, Heartbreak and more | Dean LucasWelcome to episode 8 of The Pocket with your host, Chris Griffin. In today's episode, we are joined by a good friend Dean Lucas, a former professional mountain biker turned creative entrepreneur, as he shares the twists and turns of his life's path, including the profound impact of heartbreak and the personal growth that follows.🚵♂️ About Dean Lucas:Dean's career has spanned the adrenaline-filled world of professional mountain biking to establishing his creative studio, The Nest, in Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. Beyond his business, Dean fosters deep connections through his podcast, "D&M's with Dean," delving i...
2024-03-252h 08
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 7: From Selling T-Shirts at a Market Stall to a $600 Million Pay Day | Simon BeardWelcome to Episode 7 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!Today, we're joined by an exceptional guest, Simon Beard, the founder behind the iconic brand Culture Kings, a company that ascended from a humble market stall to a staggering $600 million empire.In this candid conversation, Simon shares the thrilling rollercoaster of his entrepreneurial journey, from the early days of setting up shop in the market to building a brand that became a cornerstone of streetwear fashion across the globe. But Simon's story isn't just one of success; it's a tale of strategic decisions, remarkable...
2024-03-181h 11
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 6: Our Body Can Naturally Produce Protein, Fats and Carbs Without Eating! | Founders of MannaWelcome to Episode 6 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Tonight, we're diving deep into the remarkable journey of Brad and David, the visionary founders of Manna. Their story is one of adventure, discovery, and the relentless pursuit of unlocking the human potential.Throughout their travels across the globe, Brad and David have immersed themselves in diverse cultures, exploring ancient practices, spiritual methods, and innovative health optimisation techniques. Their quest led them to create Manna, a groundbreaking supplement that blends the ancient wisdom of Shilajit with the transformative properties of Ormus which is ocean p...
2024-03-111h 45
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 5: Diving Deep with Sam Fricker | Blowing up on Social Media, Olympics, Diving, ChallengesWelcome to episode 5 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Today, we're diving deep with Sam Fricker, an Olympic diver known not just for his remarkable athletic prowess but also for his significant online presence. Join us as Sam shares the highs and lows of his unique journey, offering a candid look into the life of a young athlete navigating the complexities of fame, competition, and personal growth.In This Episode, You'll Discover:- The Dive into Greatness: Sam opens up about his path to becoming an Olympic diver, revealing the...
2024-03-041h 18
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 4: Can You Go Into Business With Your Best Friend? | Sam HopeWelcome to Episode 4 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin. Our guest today is Sam Hope, a 22 year old entrepreneur and also Chris Griffin's best friend.Today's episode takes a slightly different turn from our usual interviews. Join us for a heartfelt and open conversation between best friends, Chris Griffin and Sam Hope.In this over two-hour-long episode, Chris and Sam delve deep into their shared past, from the humble beginnings of sharing a mattress in a cramped studio apartment to the highs of raising capital for their various business ventures...
2024-02-262h 20
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 3: Riding Waves to Wellness: Cooper Chapman's JourneyWelcome to Episode 3 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!In this compelling episode, we're joined by Cooper Chapman, a former professional surfer who has courageously shifted his focus towards mental health awareness and support through his organisation, The Good Human Factory.Cooper's journey is nothing short of inspirational. From riding the highs and lows of professional surfing to confronting personal challenges, his story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of wellbeing. Cooper opens up about the pressures of competing at the highest level, the profound impact of losing...
2024-02-191h 09
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 2: From Bleeding Lungs in Hospital to Running a Marathon in 4 Months | Bradley DryburghWelcome to Episode 2 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin.Today, we're thrilled to be speaking with Bradley Dryburgh, a remarkable individual whose journey has captivated and inspired many.In this episode, Bradley shares his story, fighting Cystic fibrosis his whole life, not letting it define him and what he was capable of. Cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and other organs, has been a significant part of Bradley's life, but it did not define his spirit and determination.Despite the grim prognosis and the...
2024-02-121h 16
The Pocket with Chris GriffinEP 1: From 0 to over 100,000 followers in just 100 days | Alfie RobertsonWelcome to episode 1 of The Pocket with Chris Griffin!In this inaugural episode of "The Pocket Podcast," we dive deep into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and social media stardom with none other than Alfie Robertson. Join us as we explore Alfie's remarkable journey from zero to over 100,000 followers in just 100 days and how he has become a beacon of inspiration in the realms of health and wellness.Our guest, Alfie Robertson, known by his Instagram handle @alfiegetshard, shares the secrets behind his rapid rise to social media fame. We...
2024-02-051h 13
Modern BlueprintEP 5: What amount of money is enough? | Happiness, Priorities, Finding time for RelationshipsIn this episode, we discussed all things money. Money is such an interesting thing isn't it? We all have different views on money, we all have different things we want to see, do, buy with money, and it is amazing how versatile a little paper note is worth.There were some disagreements in the episode - let us know what your thoughts are in the comments! Chris Griffin and Janardhan are passionate about the best ways to navigate through the ever-changing landscape of this world. With different cultural norms forming, major changes in...
2023-10-261h 05
Practice Autonomy PodcastCan Memberships Rescue Practices Under Assault? – State of Dentistry 2019Jerry Jones and Dr. Chris Griffin unveil the #1 way to rescue dental practices under assault using memberships among other brilliant ideas.
Recently Jerry Jones released the shocking 6th edition of the State of Dentistry. He has researched every aspect of the current dental economy and interviewed the very best in our field.
His conclusions are startling and this post-report interview might even be better as he reveals the one thing that made his practice sell for more than it should have.
Any dentist can duplicate this winning strategy.
Listen in and t...
2019-04-0757 minPractice Autonomy PodcastSolving the Hybrid Digital Challenge – Season 1 Episode 18Dental practices have been attempting to go completely digital for the last decade. It is a HUGE challenge.
Today we discuss how we created a Hybrid Model that not only solved our ‘digital’ problem, but also solved the communication problem between the clinical and front office team members.
In this episode you will learn:
How Solving the Digital Problems that Have Kept Us From Paperless Perfection for So Long
The Hands-Down Best Scanner on the Planet that Can Slash Hours from Your Team’s Workload of Useless Busy Work
The Reasons Why You Struggle to Pres...
2016-05-1424 minPractice Autonomy PodcastFusion of Japanese Efficiency and American Private Practice – Season 1 Episode 16Today we flood the airwaves with the Ultimate Dental Productivity System that was crafted as a direct result of the careful application of Asian Efficiency principles from the LEAN Management Theory into the American Private Dental Practice. Some call this the Samurai Production System because it cuts out all the waste associated with most offices and still leaves room for the Cowboy Way in us to be creative and our own dentist.
In this episode you will learn:
How Color Coding your Operatories and Sterilization Rooms can save you Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars over Your C...
2016-04-3030 minPractice Autonomy PodcastBecome a Dental Speaker, Author, and Expert – Season 1 Episode 15Our Special Guest Penny Reed and I share our formula of how we became recognized in this elite club and how we think you should begin your journey to becoming an in-demand dental speaker, author, and expert if you have an interest in cracking into dentistry’s most inner circle, the Speaking Circuit.
With over 35 combined years of experience in the Dental Speaking Industry, we will share the most common ways that dental speakers sabotage their careers and how they can make choices that make them highly sought after. You will learn:
How to Become Known for...
2016-04-2345 minPractice Autonomy PodcastPractice Achievement Formula Part 2 – Team Chemistry – Season 1 Episode 14We all know that without the Doctor or the Patients, no treatment can exist. I contend that without a sound team of fun, hard-working, motivated, and upbeat team members, neither the Doctor, now the Patient can have an outstanding visit to the practice.
The Dental Team is THE KEY to unlocking happiness in all aspects of your office life. Today, we explore the Staff component of the SPEnD Continuum in the Practice Achievement Formula.
In this Episode You Will Learn:
How your Team members can Make or Break Case Presentation and How You Ca...
2016-04-1528 minPractice Autonomy PodcastPractice Achievement Formula Part 1 -Season 1 Episode 13Years of searching led me to a discovery that changed the way we view every single action involving the pursuit of practice growth and happiness. The answer to Ultimate Practice Success is not found on some remote mountaintop in a monastery or in a tiny cabin in an inaccessible swamp.
The true secret to solving the riddle that has eluded so many dentists is in creating synergy between the 4 elements that make up any dental practice. Those elements are represented by the acronym S-P-En-D, and any dentist who ‘spends’ enough time concentrating on improving these elements will withou...
2016-04-0927 minPractice Autonomy PodcastStressed Out Doc to 3 Day Weeks Plus Bass Fishing – Season 1 Episode 12This week we share a couple of really big success stories. One of my former coaching clients was the epitome of a stressed out dentist for years before he discovered how getting more productive led him to such great increases that he could go to 3 day weeks. He even had so much free time on his hands that he took up serious tournament bass fishing.
His story is NOT unique for those who have the fortitude get their practice productivity house in order. Great things can happen. Hear his story plus a bonus story about another great prod...
2016-04-0230 minPractice Autonomy PodcastDental Butterfly Effect – Season 1 Episode 11The Butterfly Effect is very real and very misunderstood leaving most dentists unaware that they have just shot a hole in the middle of their production goals without even realizing it. Solving this mysterious phenomenon cures most ills.
This week we continue down the path we started in episode 9 from our Live presentation from OKC. This should be called the name dropping episode as we cover people who have altered my own path from Drs. Paddi Lund, Roy Smith, Scott Perkins to celebrities like Tubby Smith, Bobby Knight, and John Calipari.
You will learn:
Ho...
2016-03-2629 minPractice Autonomy PodcastJohn Lee Dumas – Interview with World Famous Entrepreneur – Season 1 Episode 10We finally caught up with the man in charge of one of the fastest growing enterprises in one of the fastest growing industries in the country, John Lee Dumas. John is the creator of the EO Fire franchise, short for Entrepreneur on Fire, which shot to the top of the podcasting industry a couple of years ago and has since expanded out into many different areas of influence. John is also my mentor in the podcasting space and the man responsible for helping me bring the message of practice productivity to this Show. This is a very special interview for...
2016-03-1729 minPractice Autonomy PodcastSimple Practice Breakthroughs LIVE from OKC – Season 1 Episode 9Recently I traveled to Oklahoma City to deliver my new lecture, Simple Practice Breakthroughs. The topic of the lecture was just that, a history of how I tackled seemingly complex problems that popped up in my practice and how we solved them as a practice team. In this opening monologue I opened up and revealed lots of little insider tips that had been previously unsaid. It was a lot of fun for everyone.
In this episode you will learn:
How I got hooked on being an ‘Achiever’ and the resource you can use to duplicate that tr...
2016-03-1234 minPractice Autonomy PodcastMy Decade of Mistakes and Recoveries – Season 1 Episode 8The only superpower I know I have is to make more mistakes than the average dentist. All successes and recoveries after those mistakes happened as a direct result of the analysis of those mistakes and the redoubling of efforts to make those mistakes right moving forward. The purpose of this episode is to save all of you years of frustrations and give you the shortcuts I have learned without you having to suffer through the sequelae of my mistakes. You get a head start on your success by stealing takeaways from my misguided labor so you can reach the...
2016-03-0537 minPractice Autonomy PodcastBest Implant Course Ever – Season 1 Episode 7After hundreds of hours of dental implant CE, I stumbled upon the most secretive and powerful hands-on training ever. In this episode I chronicle how I performed 4 of the most challenging surgeries I have ever attempted and learned 10x more than I ever have in one course. You should put this course on your bucket list if you want to become a true implant dentist and feel more comfortable with 90% of the cases that walk through your door.
In this episode you will learn:
Why only 10% of the true general dentists in America place dental implants
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2016-02-2734 minPractice Autonomy PodcastDental Bonus Horror Stories – Season 1 Episode 6Incentives can be very powerful, yet they also undermine virtue if not planned out carefully. Since we always strive for a Kaizen Culture where every action makes the world or practice a better place, we must burst the myth of the one-size-fits-all Bonus System once and for all.
The examples of Bonuses Gone Bad should scare even the most confident doctor. Use their example to avoid catastrophe.
In this Episode You’ll Learn:
How to Avoid the Dark Side of Bonuses and Incentives
Why One-Size-Fits-All Practice Bonuses are a Ticking Time Bomb (with Examples)
Ho...
2016-02-1937 minPractice Autonomy PodcastCalm Your Stormy Practice – Season 1 Episode 5There is 1 Thing you can do to solve 99% of your problems, but it may not be what you think. One of the inherent challenges of practice is the shear number of moving parts we have going on in any given day.
That coupled with our culture of celebration of multi-tasking has steered us in the complete wrong direction in terms of our best practice when treating patients AND running a successful small business. We solve that today.
You Will Learn:
Why you should avoid Multi-tasking like the plague, but how using smart focus can...
2016-02-1334 minPractice Autonomy Podcast8 Steps to Massive Implementation Success – Season 1 Episode 4Most Goals Fail. The reason is that while it is important to commit to a goal, if you don’t have a rock-solid blueprint for the implementation of that goal, it is doomed to fail. Today, we share our 8 Step Process for Implementing Any Goal or New Procedure into Your Practice.
You Will Learn:
Why Goal Setting without an Action Plan is Doomed for Failure
How to Organize a Boot Camp for Each New Implementation Goal in the Practice So It Gets Done FAST
How and When to Spend Money on Each Project, Plus When to Re...
2016-02-0535 minPractice Autonomy PodcastTime Genius Productivity Secrets of Hyper-Productive Practices – Season: 1 Episode 3We all know that Time is the only commodity that cannot be created or multiplied. That’s why we should all treat it as the MOST VALUABLE currency on Earth. Today you will get a behind the scenes look at the most Productive Practice System on the planet so you can learn how to make your own practice Hyper-Productive. Learn the 12 Laws of Time and how you can harness their power now to make your life better.
You will learn:
How to stash away millions in the Secret Currency of the New Economy
12 Laws of Ti...
2016-01-2944 minPractice Autonomy PodcastCreate Amazing Team Adventures – Season 1: Episode 2 The Dr. Chris Griffin Show: Season 1, Episode 2 –
Creating amazing team bonding experiences is one of the most powerful team productivity strategies ever invented. In this episode we will walk you through how to create not only experiences, but adventures that will become investments in your practice that will pay dividends for the entirety of your career. During this week’s productivity segment, we walk you through our complete Tour of Universal Studios with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Jurassic Park, among the fun themed areas we explored as a team.
You will learn:
The...
2016-01-0840 min