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Freedom Media NetworkAre you sufficiently grounded? | Curt MercadanteIn this episode, Curt Mercadante discusses the benefits of grounding, or earthing, for your physical, mental, emotional health.2022-12-0214 min
Dominate Your MarketDestroy Your Limiting Beliefs, Unleash Your Inner Greatness & Start Wining in Life with Curt MercadanteThere is a certain belief that men should be strong and tough. It is a belief that prevents men from showing their emotions which makes them hide what they truly feel. This affects them negatively in various ways. Tune in Dominate your Market Podcast as Curt Mercadante discusses all the belief and prejudice with men that affects their daily lives. Discover how can men control their emotions and stress and become truly free.
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The prejudice and belief the men are in prevents them from doing anything and is blocking their freedom. Discover how you...2022-11-2948 min
Freedom Media NetworkMaking important career decisions | Leyla Gulen & Curt MercadanteToday’s episode taken from a recent interview between Fox 24 Charleston News’ Leyla Gulen and Curt Mercadante about how mindfulness and listening to your subconscious can help you make better career decisions.2022-11-1407 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: Better actions through meditation | Curt MercadanteHow can meditation help you to make better decisions in every facet of your life? Curt Mercadante discusses how in today’s episode.2022-11-1110 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: Five pillars of the freedom lifestyle | Curt MercadanteCurt Mercadante outlines the Five PIllars of the Freedom LIfestyle - five pillars you can apply to your life today to start living your life of joy, fulfillment, and freedom.2022-09-1613 min
Freedom Media NetworkThe Freedom to Choose Your Own Challenge | Isaac Morehouse, Founder, CrashThis episode originally aired in 2020. “It's not freedom from difficulty or freedom from struggle or hard work, but it's the freedom to choose the hard work that you're doing and the struggles and the challenges that you face." -- Isaac Morehouse, founder, Crash Curt Mercadante interviews Isaac Morehouse, founder of Crash -- a career launch platform that’s disrupting the job search industry by empowering individuals to brand and sell their impact. In today’s episode, Curt asks Isaac what the word “freedom” means to him. “You're always going to face those situat...2022-08-2208 min
Freedom Media NetworkTaking 100% responsibility for your health | Curt MercadanteIf the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that each of us needs to take 100% for our health. And yet, the programming in our society pushes us to be mere victims — because victims are consumers. Curt Mercadante discusses why in today’s episode.2022-08-1217 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: How to go from suck to awesome | Curt MercadanteNo matter what we do, some mornings are just going to be worse than others. We can reduce the amount of things we hate in our day, but there are always going to be days when we have to do things that suck. On those days, how can we go from suck to awesome? Curt Mercadante explains in this episode.2022-08-0507 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: Alignment, not balance | Curt MercadanteIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante discusses why “work-life balance” is B.S. and why and how you should seek “alignment” instead.2022-07-2919 min
Lead Thru Values56. 100% Responsibility with Curt Mercadante“Every minute you worry about external stuff is a minute that you’re not free.”— Curt Mercadante This is one of those episodes to listen to closely. I mean really listen because taking 100% responsibility for your choices, for your attitude, for your belief system….For your life…Is a message we all need reminded of. --------------Curt Mercadante Bio & Contact InfoConnect with Curt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtmercadante/Buy Curt's book, Five Pillars of the Freedom L...2022-07-2755 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: Flow beats struggle | Curt MercadanteSome men will glorify the struggle all the way to the grave, while thers will follow the "Struggle Pornographers" right off a cliff. And yet others will hit the wall before the cliff and finally realize that... In the words of the late, great Stuart Wilde..."Life was never meant to be a struggle." If you've overcome struggle in your life, that's great. And, while we should all be prepared to overcome adversity, we are not required to seek it out. Learn more in today’s Freedom Friday episode with Curt Mercadante.2022-07-2215 min
Freedom Media NetworkWill you join the “21 Club?” | Curt MercadanteIn today’s episode, Curt reflects on the principles of “The 21 Club” — twenty one ways you can live a more free and fulfilling life, as shared by Mike Johnson, the guest on our previous two episodes.2022-06-2412 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: From ego victimhood to ego alignment | Curt MercadanteYour ego is well-acquainted with your limiting beliefs and, if left unchecked, will use those beliefs to beat the crap out of you. So how can you bring your ego into alignment to start attracting what you want in life? Curt Mercadante explains more in this episode2022-06-1707 min
Intuitive BrandingExtrinsic Motivation Crushed His Seven-Figure Business | Curt MercadanteWhen you start to run your business because you are trying to chase shiny objects or you want to look good, you start to shift that intrinsic motivation to extrinsic motivation, and given time, your business WILL start to suffer, which is exactly what happened to my next podcast guest, international speaker, trainer, and author, Curt Mercadante. To find out more about Curt, visit his podcast page at http://www.sunilgodse.com/curt-mercadante Curt's social media accounts: Website: https://www.curtmercadante.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/curtmercadante LinkedIn: https...2022-04-2956 min
Freedom Media NetworkFreedom Friday: The True Man | Curt MercadanteIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante marks his 47th birthday by asking you to contemplate the words shared in “The True Man,” by Taoist sage Chuang-Tzu.2022-04-2904 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: What’s your impact statement? | Curt MercadanteIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante discusses why you should replace your “value proposition” with a clear and compelling “Impact Statement” that speaks simply and clearly to the positive impact your clients WANT to get from working with you.2022-04-0111 min
The Morale Booster PodcastEpisode 111: Guest - Curt Mercadante, on ”The Morale Booster with Dr. John Ughulu.”Episode 111: Guest - Curt Mercadante, on "The Morale Booster with Dr. John Ughulu."
Curt helps executives, entrepreneurs, and wannapreneurs shift their beliefs, clear their blocks, and align their behaviors to attract the clients, relationships, health, and prosperous life they desire.
For 25 years, he has counseled small business, entrepreneurs, as well as some of the largest corporations and associations in the country. He’s built three profitable businesses, including a 7-figure PR and ad agency.
Curt has trained, coached, and delivered keynotes and workshops to clients across the globe.
Curt is a Certified Hum...2022-03-2639 min
Freedom Media NetworkBuilding Rapport to Create Sales Mastery | Joe PiciGet 60% off the Rapport Mastery Virtual Sales System: https://www.sellmorevirtually.com/RMvirtualsalessystem?cd=12 Curt Mercadante interviews Joe Pici, ranked by Global Gurus as the #3 sales trainer in the world, about Joe’s new Rapport Mastery Virtual Sales System, which packs Joe’s years of experience into a virtual sales training course to help you attract more clients, book more appointments, and close more deals. Curt and Joe also discuss lessons learned from Joe’s years as a football coach and Amway business owner, why stories attract but don’t sell, and the importance of shifting your beliefs...2022-03-1441 min
Freedom Media NetworkFREEDOM FRIDAY: The Four Pillars of Building an Authority Brand | Curt MercadanteIn today’s episode, Curt discusses the difference between an Authority Brand and a Commodity Brand — and how to build your Authority Brand following the five pillars: *Attention *Accuracy *Alignment *Authenticity Episode brought to you by the Rapport Mastery Virtual Sales System. Get 60% off here:https://www.sellmorevirtually.com/RMvirtualsalessystem?cd=122022-03-1116 min
Freedom Media NetworkFirst, unf*ck your beliefs | Curt MercadanteMost personal and professional development programs focus on your ACTIONS. In today's episode, Curt Mercadante discusses why, if you don't change your underlying beliefs first, trying to change your actions might be a losing battle. Brought to you by Cultivate Elevate's USDA organic mushroom powders and Shilajit. Get 10% off here: https://cultivateelevate.com/?ref=lngodh4rpm2022-02-2517 min
Contenders WantedEpisode 37 - Find Your Vision for Your Future with Curt MercadanteShow Notes:Remember the scene from Alice in Wonderland where Alice meets the Cheshire Cat in the woods and asks him which direction she should go? Do you remember his response to her question? Well Cheshire Cat's response to Alice's question is deeply profound and can act as a guiding star in all of our lives if we allow it. Listen in today as Rob and our guest talk about casting a vision for your future and how taking the time to find that vision can have far reaching impacts.Our guest today is...2022-02-211h 06
Legacy Roadmap PodcastCurt Mercadante Fasting the Mind
Curt Mercadante shares a concept of Fasting the mind to allow space for creativity. Too many people are living constantly in fight, flight or freeze mode and they don’t know they have the opportunity for a healthy thought life because their brain is constantly in panic mode. Identity is an illusion, so if it is an illusion why not create the identity that serves you and your future self.
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Freedom Media NetworkThe truth about sin and karma | Curt MercadanteIn today's episode, Curt Mercadante discusses the misinterpretation of the words "sin" and "karma" in our society, and how those interpretations can contribute to your scarcity or abundance mindset.2022-01-2812 min
Freedom Media NetworkWhat happens in tomorrow world? | Jordan GrossCurt Mercadante interviews Jordan Gross, author of What Happens in Tomorrow World: A Modern Day Fable About Navigating Uncertainty. This powerful book is an urgently-needed guide for managing the anxiety of an uncertain world. Get the book: https://jordan-gross.com/books Curt and Jordan discuss the themes of the book: How to embrace uncertainty in all parts of life Why no single response to uncertainty works for every situation How various personality types typically respond differently to uncertainty Why it's crucial to resist responding negatively to uncertainty2021-12-0637 min
My Worst Investment Ever PodcastCurt Mercadante – Not Every Home Is an InvestmentBIO: Curt Mercadante specializes in helping business owners deliver the right message to the right clients to generate the right revenue.STORY: Curt grew up knowing that owning a home is an important investment that everyone should have. Over the years, and after a couple of losses, he has learned that a home is not an investment unless you’re planning on flipping it.LEARNING: Don’t just take advice at face value, do your research and get second opinions. Don’t fall for the American Dream fallacy; rent if that’s what you want. 2021-09-0329 min
The Authority BrandBuilding influence in a post-industrial world with Larry SharpeCurt Mercadante interviews Larry Sharpe, Managing Director of the Neo-Sage Group, a firm and resource for professional training.
He provides training, coaching and consulting in many industries including: finance, law, technology, media, retail, real estate, luxury, government and healthcare. He has trained and coached hundreds of entrepreneurs, executives, leaders, lawyers and reps from dozens of companies all over the world.
Larry has started and sold companies, served in the U.S. Marines, and was the 2018 Libertarian New York State Gubernatorial candidate. Curt and Larry discuss: Building influence in a post-industrial world The importance of mutual r...2021-05-1835 minThe Authority BrandFrom war-torn Africa to high-velocity content marketerCurt Mercadante interviews Dr. Pelè Raymond, a bestselling author and educator who partners with leaders, teams, and individuals to achieve high performance through the science of happiness. Born in a war-torn African village, he has experienced both humble beginnings and the victory of the American dream. His unique journey has taught him what truly drives success—and it’s not who or what we are. It’s how well we leverage happiness and harmony—the music of our lives. On this episode, Curt and Dr. Pelè discuss: Dr. Pelè's trajectory from war-torn Africa to musician to his doctor...2021-04-0632 minThe Authority BrandConversation with a "Business Whisperer"In today's episode, Curt Mercadante interviews Jon Dwoskin, an executive advisor, business coach and motivational speaker. Jon has been called the “business whisperer” for his skilled and compassionate insights into what can keep a corporate culture from thriving. At age 23, he created one of the first internet marketing companies in America, then went on to great success at several national real estate firms. Jon has built, trained, expanded and restructured both sales teams and corporate structures, but after 20 years in a C-suite, knew it was time to make a business out of being himself. His Jon Dwoski...2021-03-0945 minThe Authority BrandCreate a new life before you can create a new businessCurt Mercadante interviews Randy Gage, author of the new book, "Radical Rebirth: Kill Off the Old You and Create a New Life!" Randy is a thought-provoking critical thinker who will make you approach your business — and your life — in a whole new way. Randy is the author of 13 books translated into 25 languages, including the New York Times bestsellers, Risky Is the New Safe and Mad Genius. He has spoken to more than 2 million people across more than 50 countries and is a member of both the Speakers Hall of Fame and the Direct Selling Hall of Fame. Whe...2021-02-091h 12
PROFITABLE HAPPINESS®183: Become More Purposeful, Productive, and Profitable, With Curt MercadantePicture this: he's living a modern-day nomadic lifestyle deep in the mountains with his wife and children. He sports a half-graying beard and a trim, healthy build in a suit. He is a seasoned business storyteller, a top LinkedIn influencer, and knows how to help you get in 'flow' to build a profitable business. Is this guy your next business sage, or perhaps the body double of Tom Hanks in 'Castaway'?In this episode, we meet Curt Mercadante, Principal and Founder of Merc Enterprises, where he helps entrepreneurs, executives, and enterprises become more purposeful, more productive, and...2021-01-1835 min
The Business Equation PodcastHow to Build an Authority Brand and Freedom Lifestyle w/ Curt MercadanteEPISODE SUMMARY: Building an authority brand in today's business climate is truly the path to take. In doing so, you build a solid foundation that will allow you to stay relevant even if the tools that helped you build your brand disappear without warning. Additionally, building an authority brand can help you create a freedom lifestyle, a way of life that will leave you unshackled by the preconditioning many of us have had drilled into our minds from a very young age.In Episode 74 of The Business Equation Podcast, Nick Bogacz is joined by Curt...2021-01-1840 min
The Friday HabitBuilding an Authority Brand with Curt Mercadante (Part 2)We dive a bit deeper into the four pillars of building an authority brand with Curt Mercadante during this episode of The Friday Habit. When it comes to the right ways to gain attention for your business or brand, Curt says that it is important to have a LinkedIn presence and consistently publish content there. But this will not be effective unless you have a concrete understanding of who your ideal client is. The accuracy pillar addresses this, nudging you towards creating those personas that you will keep in mind as you go about every brainstorming and strategy conversation...2021-01-0830 minThe Authority BrandBuilding an “Uber” Lawn Care BrandCurt Mercadante interviews Bryan Clayton, CEO and co-founder of GreenPal. GreenPal, which has been called the "Uber" for lawn care by Entrepreneur magazine -- is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. The company has over 100,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. Before starting GreenPal Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc. one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013. Curt and Bryan discuss entrepreneurialism, small b...2020-12-2948 minThe Authority BrandThe Mindset of Inbound Sales Calls vs. Outbound Calls (Ask Curt #2)In this second edition of “Ask Curt”, host Curt Mercadante answers the following questions from listeners: “Your inbound potential client is contacting you for the first time. Knowing they have done a lot of research on you and your competitors already - how is your mindset different than an outbound call?” -- Chris Stone “How to focus/prioritize messaging when different types of users (middle manager vs. senior manager) derive different benefits from the product?” -- Ricardo E. Maduro 2020-12-2413 min
Online Success Journey#262: Curt Mercadante - Curt is founder of Merc Enterprises and he is a branding expert, speaker and business strategist who helps businesses increase authority brand exposure to the right clients so they can make more money.Curt Mercadante is founder of Merc Enterprises and he is a branding expert, speaker and business strategist who helps businesses increase authority brand exposure to the right clients so they can make more money. For more than 25 years, Curt has counseled small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as some of the largest corporations and associations in the country. He’s built three profitable businesses, including a 7-figure Public Relations and Advertising agency. Curt is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Trainer, host of the Freedom Mindset Radio podcast, and author of the bestselling book, “Five Pillars of the Freedom Life...2020-12-1942 minOnline Success Journey#262: Curt Mercadante - Curt is founder of Merc Enterprises and he is a branding expert, speaker and business strategist who helps businesses increase authority brand exposure to the right clients so they can make more money.Curt Mercadante is founder of Merc Enterprises and he is a branding expert, speaker and business strategist who helps businesses increase authority brand exposure to the right clients so they can make more money. For more than 25 years, Curt has counseled small businesses and entrepreneurs, as well as some of the largest corporations and associations in the country. He’s built three profitable businesses, including a 7-figure Public Relations and Advertising agency. Curt is also a Gallup-Certified Strengths Trainer, host of the Freedom Mindset Radio podcast, and author of the bestselling book, “Five Pillars of the Freedom Life...2020-12-1942 min
The DreamMason Podcast: a Podcast from Alex TerranovaMake A Decision with Curt MercadanteEP 162 - Make A Decision with Curt MercadanteJoin Curt Mercadante and me as we discuss key topics that have allowed him and his businesses to grow into much better experiences. And discover how his mindset allowed him to make 2020 a great year for him and his family.Curt Mercadante is a branding expert, speaker and business strategist who helps businesses increase authority brand exposure to the right clients so they can generate more revenue. For more than 23 years, he has counseled small business, entrepreneurs, as well as some...2020-12-1450 min
StrategyCastEpisode 337: Creating Brand Authority with Curt Mercadante of Merc Enterprises“There is no Easy Button. The same timeless principles that applied 25 years ago will apply 25 years from now.” Curt Mercadante, founder of Merc Enterprises, helps businesses and entrepreneurs increase their authority brand exposure to the right clients so they can make more money. For more than 25 years, he has counseled small business, entrepreneurs, as well as some of the largest corporations and associations in the country. He has built three profitable businesses, including a seven-figure public relations and advertising agency, is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Trainer, host of the Freedom Mindset Radio podcast, and author of the b...2020-10-2738 min
The Authority BrandAsk Curt: #1In this new “Ask Curt” segment, Curt answers listeners questions regarding: How to leverage your strengths to build your authority brand How to overcome a fear of calling potential clients on the phone How to focus your brand when you have multiple revenue streams Have a question for a future “Ask Curt” episode? Text it to 843-300-5075!2020-10-2718 minThe Authority BrandExpand your authority brand with podcastsIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante interviews Jeremy Ryan Slate. Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and #78 in the iTunes top 100. He was named the #1 Podcast to Listen to by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as being named a Top Influencer by Forbes. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy Slate and his wife, Brielle Slate, founded Command Your Brand to hel...2020-10-2050 min
Positive ProductivityUnleashing Your Talents and Following Your Passion with Curt Mercadante“Unlock the talents you were given to be the best that you can be, and also to be the best that the world deserves from you.” - Curt Mercadante There’s a reason why everyone is born unique. Otherwise, no change will take place and no miracles will happen. But the journey is not easy- from identifying your gifts to finding courage to actually live it, and let alone impact the world. In this episode, Kim sits with Curt Mercadante, the author of the bestselling book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle. Curt is an expert i...2020-10-1352 min
Find Your SuperpowerFind Your Superpower PODCAST hosted by Audrey Meyer with Curt MercadanteBUILDING THE FREEDOM MINDSET WITH CURT MERCADANTE
Listen to more stories of incredible people changing their bodies and mind to reach their goal and achieve a peak state on https://audreymeyercoaching.com/podcast-2/
Curt Mercadante is an international speaker, trainer, and author who helps empower individuals and teams to be more purposeful, productive, and prosperous. He hosts the Freedom Mindset Radio and Team of Superheroes podcasts and is the author of the Amazon Bestselling book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle.
In today’s interview you will learn from Curt:
What is th...2020-10-0120 minThe Authority BrandDr. Joe Vitale on how to make the Law of Attraction work for youIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante discusses with Dr. Joe Vitale how to make the Law of Attraction work for you. Dr. Joe is a globally famous author; marketing guru; movie, tv, and radio personality; musician; and one of the top 50 inspirational speakers in the world. His many bestselling books include The Attractor Factor, Attract Money Now, Zero Limits, and his latest releases The Miracle: Six Steps to Enlightenment and Anything Is Possible. A popular, leading expert on the law of attraction in many movies, including The Secret, Dr. Vitale discovered the "missing secret" not reve...2020-09-1500 minThe Authority BrandBuilding a success brand with Brian K. WrightIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante interviews Brian K. Wright, host of Success Profiles Radio and publisher of Success Profiles Magazine. Over the last 6 years, Brian has interviewed world-class achievers such as Darren Hardy, Jack Canfield, Loral Langemeier, Kevin Harrington, Sharon Lechter, and many more. With the lessons he has learned from these achievers, and through his own experience, he seeks to educate, motivate, and inspire others to become a greater version of themselves. He is the author of three books, including the newly released, "Success Profiles: Conversations With High Achievers." ...2020-09-0800 min
The Mind Body To Lead PodcastThe 5 Pillars of Freedom | Curt Mercadante | Founder, Author and Branding Expert | Ep 35The 5 pillars of freedom Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with an incredible human, Curt Mercadante. Curt is in the process of selling his house and going travelling indefinitely with his wife and 4 children across the globe (when all the borders re-open of course) Curt is an authority branding expert who helps business owners increase brand exposure to the right clients so they can make more money. For more than 25 years, Curt has counselled small business, entrepreneurs, and some of the largest corporations and associations in the country, on...2020-09-0240 min
Freedom Media NetworkThere isn't mental health and physical health - there's just HEALTHIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante takes ownership of his past statements discussing mental and physical health as two separate things. There isn’t mental health and physical health - there’s just health. He discusses why and how we can take action starting to day to boost our health.2020-09-0211 minThe Authority BrandBecoming a brand ambassador for your own brand, with Randy GageIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante asks bestselling author and hall of fame speaker Randy Gage about how he built his brand. Randy is a thought-provoking critical thinker who will make you approach your business — and your life — in a whole new way. He is the author of ten books translated into 25 languages, including the New York Times bestsellers, "Risky Is the New Safe" and "Mad Genius." He has spoken to more than 2 million people across more than 50 countries, and is a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame. Lea...2020-09-0100 minFreedom Media NetworkCultivating innovation and entrepreneurship in AmericaIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante interviews Anthony Herrera, the Founding Executive Director of Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Furman University. Recognized by U.S. News & World Reports as the #5 Most Innovative Colleges, Furman Innovation and Entrepreneurship exists to develop innovative and entrepreneurially-minded leaders who are equipped to transform our communities and the world through social and entrepreneurial ventures. Curt and Anthony discuss the future of innovation and entrepreneurship in America, and how best to cultivate entrepreneurial ecosystems and thinking in our communities and businesses.2020-08-311h 03Freedom Media NetworkThe future of personalized content and advertisingCurt Mercadante is joined by Jordan Lieberman, Vice President & General Manager of Politics & Public Affairs at a4 Media and advertising, to discuss news, content, and advertising in a data-driven world. Curt and Jordan discuss how personalized and behaviorally-targeted advertising is influencing society, buying behavior, and politics, and the future of free speech on private social media platforms.2020-08-2644 minThe Authority BrandSelling more with an authentic brand with Larry LevineAuthenticity is one of the Four Pillars of Building an Authentic Brand. How can you become truly authentic to increase your authority brand exposure to the right clients to generate more leads and more revenue? Join host Curt Mercadante for this live conversation with Larry Levine on how to be truly authentic to sell more. Larry Levine is the international best-selling author of Selling From the Heart and the co-host of the Selling From the Heart Podcast. With 30 years of in-the-field sales experience within the B2B technology space, he knows what it...2020-08-2500 minFreedom Media NetworkDoes free speech exist on private platforms?During the past several months, the issue of free speech and censorship on social media platforms has been in the spotlight, whether in the political realm, or regarding the dissemination of information on COVID-19. But does the first amendment right to freedom of speech apply if the “speech” in question is on a privately-owned platform, such as YouTube or Facebook? In today’s episode, Curt Mercadante discussed this issue with Jordan Lieberman, a behavioral-advertising expert who serves as vice president and general manager of politics and public affairs at a4 Media.2020-08-2409 minFreedom Media NetworkThe impact of daydreaming on innovationWhat happens when we aren’t able to put down our phones and find time to just think, be innovative and creative? “One of the biggest casualties of our digital lifestyle is we've lost the ability to daydream,” said Neil Hughes, author, columnist and podcaster. “And I challenge anyone watching this, or listening to it later, if they sit in their favorite armchair for 10 minutes, or they've gone out for a walk, how long do they leave it before they pick up that smartphone? Because there's always a notification just waiting to give you that next dopamine hit. Som...2020-08-1712 minFreedom Media NetworkTelling your dreams to the scarcity-pimpsSteve Harvey often says to beware “telling your dreams to small-minded people.” In today’s episode, Curt Mercadante urges us to not be surprised how the “scarcity pimps” react when we share with them our big, audacious, abundant dreams.2020-08-1413 minFreedom Media NetworkHarvard professor calls for ban on homeschoolingIn today’s episode, we feature a snippet of Curt Mercadante’s full conversation (which will air in our next episode with Kerry McDonald, adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom and a senior education fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education. Today, Curt and Kerry discuss the diversity of the American homeschooling community and Harvard University Professor Elizabeth Bartholet’s call for a “presumptive ban” on homeschooling.2020-08-1010 minFreedom Media NetworkHow to intentionally leverage your influenceIn our “influencer economy,” some have come to see the term “influence” as representing selfies and social media likes. Career strategist Erin Urban, however, warns that this view of “influence” is wrong. “What's interesting about influence is we think of it backwards,” said Urban in an interview with Freedom Media Network founder Curt Mercadante. “We think, what can I get from other people? Really, when we think of influence, we need to think about, ‘what do they value?’” Urban is a certified career strategist and executive coach who helps driven, experienced professionals remove career roadblocks and unlo...2020-08-0312 minFreedom Media NetworkIt takes value creation to make moneyDoes it take money to make money? “No,” says T.K. Coleman, the director of entrepreneurial education at the Foundation for Economic Education, in today’s episode. “It doesn't take money to make money. It takes value creation to make money.” Coleman, also co-founder & education director at Praxis, is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Today’s episode is an excerpt for Curt Mercadante’s full episode with Coleman, which will air in the very next episode.2020-07-1311 minFreedom Media NetworkTaking a holistic approach to your personal developmentIn our previous episode, Curt Mercadante spoke with Dr. Jason Dean, who said we don’t have a healthcare system in the U.S. but rather a “commodity sick care” system which profits from medicating your symptoms, instead of taking a holistic approach to your overall health. How can you apply this lesson to every facet of your life to grow your self-care, your relationships, and your career? That’s the topic of today’s episode.2020-07-1010 minFreedom Media NetworkAmerica’s “commodity sick care system” with Dr. Jason DeanRather than a healthcare system, America has a “commodity sick care” system, said Dr. Jason Dean, a doctor of natural health and doctor of chiropractic with a mission to help people get well using food as lifestyle. Dr. Dean also is host of the Revolution Network podcast. In today’s episode, Dr. Dean discusses that “sick care” system with Curt Mercadante. “When I say that a lot of people go, ‘What do you mean by commodity?’” said Dean. “Unfortunately, you're being used. Your body is being used in the pharma world of health as a commodity, meaning the...2020-07-0606 minFreedom Media NetworkHow to be a free thinkerIf you listened to our past two episodes, you heard Curt Mercadante’s discussion with educational activist, writer, and speaker Chris Stewart. In that discussion, Chris submitted that America is losing its free thinkers. In today’s episode, Curt reflects on that discussion and talks about what being a free thinker truly means.2020-07-0309 minFreedom Media NetworkIs America losing its free thinkers?“We are a nation of dunces taking over every area of government and every area of leadership and the media and dumbed down is not a nice enough phrase for actually what's taking place,” said Chris Stewart, an activist, public school parent, writer, speaker, essayist, and education activist in this interview with Freedom Mindset Radio host Curt Mercadante. Stewart joined Mercadante for a discussion on education, race, and free thought. Stewart’s focus is on increasing educational freedom and achieving justice for marginalized students, families, and communities. He is the CEO of Brightbeam, a nonprofit networ...2020-06-2906 minFreedom Media NetworkKnowing when to pivot in your careerHow should you decide when to pivot in your career versus “sticking it out”? That can be easier said than done, said Danessa Knaupp, author of the best selling leadership manual, “Naked at Work: A Leader’s Guide to Fearless Authenticity.” In today’s episode Knaupp sits down for an interview with Freedom Mindset Radio host Curt Mercadante about her new book, executive leadership, authenticity in the workplace, and career trajectory.2020-06-2211 minFreedom Media NetworkThe power of profitable conversations with AmyK HutchensCurt Mercadante interviews AmyK Hutchens, author of the Amazon bestselling book, “GET IT: Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want.” Today’s episode is a small excerpt of the full conversation with AmyK, which will air in our very next episode. Hutchens is an international award-winning speaker, with more than nineteen years’ experience training, coaching and consulting. In non-pandemic years, Hutchens has more than 75 speaking events per year for clients such as Starbucks Canada, Expedia, Lockheed Martin, Securian Financial, IBM, Wells Fargo, Walmart, John Paul Mitchell Systems, and many more...2020-06-1757 minFreedom Media NetworkThe life you want is on the other end of a tough conversation“The life that you want is on the other side of a tough conversation.” So says AmyK Hutchens, the author of the new bestseller, “GET IT: Five Steps to the Sex, Salary and Success You Want,” in this interview with Freedom Mindset Radio host Curt Mercadante. Today’s episode is a small excerpt of the full conversation with AmyK, which will air in our very next episode. Hutchens is an international award-winning speaker, with more than nineteen years’ experience training, coaching and consulting. In non-pandemic years, Hutchens has more than 75 speaking events per year for cli...2020-06-1508 minFreedom Media NetworkFreedom is our birthrightIs freedom something that is given to individuals, and thus can be taken away, or is it something with which we were born? “Freedom is your birthright,” said James R. Harrigan, director of the Freedom Center at the University of Arizona. “But you have to actually want it and you have to earn it. You have to deserve it.” Harrigan, along with Antony Davies, associate professor of economics at Duquesne University, co-authored the new book, “Coercion and Cooperation: How Busybodies Became Busybullies and What That Means for Economics and Politics.” Davies and Harrigan sat down for...2020-06-0807 minFreedom Media NetworkGlenn Lundy on how to grind with intentionSales and growth expert Glenn Lundy has built a successful daily Facebook live show called, #RiseandGrind, but what do many entrepreneurs and business owners misunderstand about the notion of “the grind”? “I think word grind itself is just a consistent, repetitive action that nets you the ultimate result and I think that's the part that people get twisted,” said Lundy. “Sometimes people think like, ‘Okay, it's just a consistent, repetitive action, right? I just got to stay busy, I just got to be moving.’ And that's not the point, the point is to get you the net result. What i...2020-06-0109 minFreedom Media NetworkHow to get a meeting with anyone with Stu HeineckeToday’s episode features a discussion between Curt Mercadante and Stu Heinecke, bestselling business author, a hall of fame-nominated marketer and one of The Wall Street Journal cartoonists. Heinecke is also responsible for introducing the world to "Contact Marketing" -- using personalized campaigns to create alliances with executive assistants and reach the elusive VIPs who can make or break a sale, with response rates as high as 100 percent—has helped professionals around the world open more doors in their careers and reach new heights of success. In his 2019 book, "Get the Meeting," Heinecke, author of the gro...2020-05-271h 02Freedom Media NetworkNow is the time to solve, not sellThis COVID-19 era is not a time to “sell through” but to “solve through,” said sports marketing legend Brandon Steiner. Steiner is the founder and president of The Steiner Agency and CollectibleXchange. The Steiner Agency is the nation's premiere independent athlete procurement source, and CollectibleXchange is an online platform for fans, collectors, store owners, celebrities, athletes and teams to buy and sell collectibles. Previously, Steiner founded and built the $40 million Steiner Sports Marketing and Memorabilia empire, one of the largest companies of its kind. He joined Freedom Media Network founder Curt Mercadante for an interv...2020-05-1809 minFreedom Media NetworkEducational freedom in AmericaHow does school choice empower educational freedom? Are humans too stupid to be trusted with making their educational choices? Do teachers unions really have the best interests of teachers at heart? Curt Mercadante discusses these topics and more with Corey A. DeAngelis, director of school choice at the Reason Foundation, and adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute.2020-05-131h 01Freedom Media NetworkAre humans too stupid to choose their education?Are humans intelligent enough to make educational choices for their own children? That’s just one of the questions Curt Mercadante discussed with Corey DeAngelis, director of school choice at the Reason Foundation and adjunct scholar at The Cato Institute. “Yeah, and I mean, that's the basic argument,” said DeAngelis. “Whenever you push someone for a long enough time, someone who's defending the government-run school system, their argument tends to end up somewhere along the lines of, ‘Well there's information assymetry is in the education market.’ If you're speaking to an economist or they'll just say these lo...2020-05-1105 minFreedom Media NetworkCritical thinking in time of pandemic: Are we failing the test?In today’s episode, Curt Mercadante challenges us to apply critical thinking, especially in this time of pandemic. The involves humility, and the realization that we don’t know everything. It includes not equating knowledge with wisdom. It demands that we ask questions and have empathy for those who disagree with us. Critical thinking allows us to utilize our most value resource: Our creative minds. Are you up to the challenge?2020-05-0823 minFreedom Media NetworkManifest Abundance with Dr. Joe VitaleIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante has a wide-ranging discussion with Dr. Joe Vitale, a globally famous author; marketing guru; movie, tv, and radio personality; musician; and one of the top 50 inspirational speakers in the world. Dr. Joe's many bestselling books include The Attractor Factor, Attract Money Now, Zero Limits, and his latest releases The Miracle: Six Steps to Enlightenment and Anything Is Possible. A popular, leading expert on the law of attraction in many movies, including The Secret, Dr. Vitale discovered the "missing secret" not revealed in the movie. He's been on Larr...2020-05-061h 04Freedom Media NetworkAgility and resilience in the COVID-19 economyHow can entrepreneurs remain agile and resilient in the COVID-19 economy? Curt Mercadante interviews J.V. Crum III , host of the Conscious Millionaire Podcast and Radio Network, which has over 12 Million Listeners and over 2,000 episodes heard in 190 countries. JV is a #1 best-selling author, speaker, mindset and strategy coach, and serial-entrepreneur who made his First Million at age 25. Conscious Millionaire Podcast/Show: http://ConsciousMillionaireShow.com/ Conscious Millionaire Website: http://ConsciousMillionaire.com/2020-04-291h 06Freedom Media NetworkThe decision to thrive, not just survive, in 2020J.V. Crum III made his first million at 25 years old, but shortly thereafter couldn’t even make his mortgage payments due to an economic recession. Today, Crum is a coach to entrepreneurs and host of the “Conscious Millionaire” podcast, and he said it’s up to each of us to make specific decisions that empower us to thrive in the current downturn. In today’s episode, which is an excerpt from the full discussion which will air in the very next episode, J.V. and Curt Mercadante discuss lessons learned that can be applied to the current tu...2020-04-2709 minFreedom Media NetworkHere's why gratitude may not be working for youIn today’s episode, Curt Mercadante discusses reason that gratitude might not be “working” for you. Perhaps you've placed "meaning" on external things. When a crisis, such as a pandemic or economic downturn, happens, and those external things are threatened, so is your sense of meaning. So if you've attached meaning to "things", and your gratitude has been centered on that stuff, gratitude will feel like it’s not “working.” Nor will gratitude "work" if you solely focus on those who have it "worse" than you, because you might use it as an excuse for guilt and stagnation. Learn more in toda...2020-04-2407 minFreedom Media NetworkThe freedom of being physically re-enabledToday’s episode features an excerpt of Curt Mercadante’s upcoming full interview with Adam Gorlitzky, paralyzed from the waist down due to a December 2005 car accident. Adam discusses how a robotic exoskeleton suit has given him freedom, and empowered him to complete 50 road races, including setting a world record in the marathon.2020-04-2012 min
The Real Stories Behind SuccessHow to Find Freedom, Prosperity, and Success - With Curt MercadanteCurt Mercadante believes the balance between work, relationships, and self-care is key to fulfillment. Curt was making seven figures and had just moved across the county when he realized something. He had been using temporary solutions to fix a much larger issue. Curt decided it was time for a change. Soon after, he began to understand that prosperity meant more than the size of a paycheck. Learn how Curt Mercadante turned his life around and found fulfillment on his journey. ...You can find Curt Mercadante on his site, https://www.curtmercadante.co...2020-04-1943 minFreedom Media NetworkHow to measure your freedom and fulfillmentWhat does freedom mean to you? It’s the question we ask our guests in this podcast, and it’s also something Curt Mercadante asks every one of his clients. The fact is, freedom means something different to everyone. You have to determine what that word means to you, and how you can create freedom and fulfillment in your life. In today’s episode, Curt shares his “Freedom Index” activity to help you measure the amount of freedom and fulfillment in your life.2020-04-1710 minFreedom Media NetworkFinding the gift in your current adversityCurt Mercadante interviews mindset coach and author Marcus Aurelius Anderson about how we can not only be resilient amidst the current COVID-19 crisis, but also find gratitude amidst our adversity. At the age of 37, Anderson got an age waiver to enter the U.S. Army. While training to deploy, he broke his back, died twice on the operating table, and spent a year paralyzed. He came out of this situation with a physical and mental recover and now coaches and inspiries individuals around the globe. He is the author of the powerful book, The Gift...2020-04-1556 min
#BIZ with the BeardEpisode #33: Freedom Lifestyle with Brand & Management Consultant, Curt MercadanteThe Freedom Media Network owner and author of “The 5 Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle,” Curt Mercadante, joins the podcast for episode 33 which dives right into Beards, Hawkeye Sports, Mindset and Freedom.Curt shares with us his Freedom story on how he burned his business life to the ground, started his Freedom Lifestyle, and now enjoys teaching the 5 Pillars of Freedom to Business Executives all over the world.Curt dives into each Pillar of Freedom that tackles the struggles of life that many of us experience because of society’s’ norm.Many of us have a d...2020-04-151h 00Freedom Media NetworkLove, forgiveness, and baseballListen to the full conversation between Curt Mercadante and Chris Singleton, in which they discuss Chris’ love and forgiveness following his mother’s murder; how he stays centered and resilient amidst adversity; and why baseball is so damn awesome. Chris Singleton is a former pro baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, inspirational speaker, who helped heal a city after his mother was one of nine people gunned down at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC in 2015.2020-04-0845 minFreedom Media NetworkLove is stronger than hateCurt Mercadante interviews Chris Singleton, former pro baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization, inspirational speaker, who helped heal a city after his mother was one of nine people gunned down at Mother Emanuel AME church in Charleston, SC in 2015. “I think in situations like what happened to me, it was like, if this happens to you and your family in a church, you can think two ways: You can think there's no way there's a God if this happens, or you can say, God, I don't know how this happened, but I need you to get me...2020-04-0611 min
Inspiring Growth with Mark P. FisherPart 2 - Find Real Freedom to Grow as a Leader with Curt MercadanteTodays podcast is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Curt Mercadante. Never heard of Curt?
Me either, until last October. This dude drops gold nuggets of wisdom left and right. Curt is the author of Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery
Curt Helps leaders fight for lives of freedom and fulfillment. But the path for Curt - was building a hellish prison of his own business that nearly killed him.
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Sponsored by award winning Woody's Crab House. Today's podcast is brought to you by a wo...2020-02-2635 min
Inspiring Growth with Mark P. Fisher#22 - Find Real Freedom to Grow as a Leader with Curt Mercadante (Part 2)Todays podcast is part 2 of a 2 part conversation with Curt Mercadante. Never heard of Curt?
Me either, until last October. This dude drops gold nuggets of wisdom left and right. Curt is the author of Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery
Curt Helps leaders fight for lives of freedom and fulfillment. But the path for Curt - was building a hellish prison of his own business that nearly killed him.
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Sponsored by award winning Woody's Crab House. Today's podcast is brought to you by a wo...2020-02-2636 min
Inspiring Growth with Mark P. FisherPart 1 - Find Your Freedom to Grow as a Leader with Curt MercadanteTodays podcast is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Curt Mercadante.
Never heard of Curt?
Me either, until last October.
This dude drops gold nuggets of wisdom left and right.
Curt is the author of
Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery
Curt Helps people like you and me fight for lives of freedom and fulfillment.
But the path for Curt - was building a hellish prison of his own business that nearly killed him.
_______
Sponsored by award winning Woody's Crab House.
Today's podcast is brought to you by a world famous seafood rest...2020-02-0541 minInspiring Growth with Mark P. Fisher#21 - Find Your Freedom to Grow as a Leader with Curt Mercadante (Part 1)Todays podcast is part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Curt Mercadante.
Never heard of Curt?
Me either, until last October.
This dude drops gold nuggets of wisdom left and right.
Curt is the author of
Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle: How to Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery
Curt Helps people like you and me fight for lives of freedom and fulfillment.
But the path for Curt - was building a hellish prison of his own business that nearly killed him.
_______
Sponsored by award winning Woody's Crab House.
Today's podcast is brought to you by a world famous seafood rest...2020-02-0541 min
Business Breakthrough84: Escape Your Comfort Zone of Misery with Curt Mercadante (Part 2)Have you also built a prison for yourself, instead of a life? When Curt Mercadante realized that he had built a magnificent business and booming agency that was imprisoning him and leaving him without the time or the frame of mind to be present for his family, he shut it down overnight and went touring in Europe. In this episode, Curt discusses how to ensure that you are mentally and emotionally healthy, not just financially secure. We dive deep into the scarcity vs abundance mindset, the basements and balconies of your personal strengths and the values and v...2020-01-1644 min
Podcasting Business School063: Curt Mercadante from The Freedom Club PodcastToday I'm Casting The Pod with my friend Curt Mercadante from The Freedom Club Podcast. Curt is an international speaker, trainer, and disruptive entrepreneur whose mission is to save the world by helping people fight for freedom and fulfillment. Curt’s speeches and training empower individuals to live their Freedom Lifestyle, and he also hosts the popular Freedom Club Podcast. Check out episode 064 of Casting The Pod as Curt and I discuss: How he got his start in podcasting. Who his audience is and how he's serving them. Tips on how to level up you...2019-12-1241 min
The Go-Giver Podcast156 Freedom Lifestyle - Curt MercadanteBusiness, Freedom, Relationships, Vision, Alignment Summary Why is freedom so important? We’ll look at in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll explore what it means to have a “Freedom Lifestyle,” as well as the keys to having one. We’ll discuss that with the author of a book on that very topic. That and more on today’s show. Bob’s Thought of the Day We’ll explore: Two definitions of “freedom.” Why 75% of employees feel disenga...2019-11-2633 min
The Go-Giver Podcast156 Freedom Lifestyle - Curt MercadanteBusiness, Freedom, Relationships, Vision, Alignment Summary Why is freedom so important? We’ll look at in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we’ll explore what it means to have a “Freedom Lifestyle,” as well as the keys to having one. We’ll discuss that with the author of a book on that very topic. That and more on today’s show. Bob’s Thought of the Day We’ll explore: Two definitions of “freedom.” Why 75% of employees feel disenga...2019-11-2633 min
The Secret To Success with Antonio T Smith Jrs6ep21 True Freedom And Poverty Isn’t A Virtue with Curt Mercadante🚨 💵 Join the ATS Network today. https://atsjrnetwork.com/opportunityCurt MercadanteCurt Mercadante never considered such a thing.Too late? For what?He was in the midst of running an extremely successful public relations/advertising agency and landing one big client after another. You move around a lot in that walk of life. Regular flights to catch meetings…conference calls and follow-ups…managing the collective anxieties of a demanding clientele base.His family was growing and so was his bank account. Mercadante did what he co...2019-11-1459 min
B2B From A2Z Podcastep38 True Freedom And Poverty Isn’t A Virtue with Curt Mercadante🚨 💵 Join the ATS Network today. https://atsjrnetwork.com/opportunityCurt Mercadante never considered such a thing.Too late? For what?He was in the midst of running an extremely successful public relations/advertising agency and landing one big client after another. You move around a lot in that walk of life. Regular flights to catch meetings…conference calls and follow-ups…managing the collective anxieties of a demanding clientele base.His family was growing and so was his bank account. Mercadante did what he could to embrace the little moments th...2019-11-1459 min