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Addicted to WINNINGEP 134 - Shelly-Anne McKay, Nearly Working Yourself To DeathEP 134 - Shelly-Anne McKay, Nearly Working Yourself To Death We definitely live in a hustle culture. Everyone seems to be talking about how you need to show up and do the work, but less popular is talking about how this concept can be taken to an extreme. An extreme than can be fatal, as it almost was for Shelly-Anne McKay. Shelly-Anne McKay is a compassionate and intuitive Food Addiction Coach dedicated to guiding successful women towards holistic wellness and sustainable recovery. Shelly-Anne’s philosophy extends beyond conventional approaches, actively incorporating joy-centric strategies and fostering meaningful con...2024-02-1452 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 133 - Zach Swartzendruber, You Don’t Fail Unless You QuitEP 133 - Zach Swartzendruber, You Don’t Fail Unless You Quit There are a lot of opinions about what it means to fail. For some of us, failing means quitting, and anything short of that shouldn't be considered failure. If you keep going, you are winning. You only lose when you give up, so don’t quit! Zach Swartzendruber is a founding member of Total Trucking Resource, a benefits and enrollment guru, as well as a marketing and branding geek and dreamer for Benefits For Trucking. Benefits For Trucking is a 3rd Generation Benef...2024-02-0738 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 132 - Benny Fisher, From Unemployable to EntrepreneurEP 132 - Benny Fisher, From Unemployable to Entrepreneur Many of us find ourselves facing entrepreneurship because we’ve tried just about everything and found ourselves pretty much unemployable. At that point, there’s not a whole lot of other places to go, so we (hopefully) embrace it and start working towards it. Benny Fisher is the Founder & Visionary of The Big Fish Contracting Company, and an experienced public speaker, business consultant, and marketer. Benny has a knack for networking among business owners, and capturing stories of business, entrepreneurial journeys, and overcoming adversity. 2024-01-3142 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 131 - Jeff Brekken, Why Are We Not Asking Why?EP 131 - Jeff Brekken, Why Are We Not Asking Why? Why are we not asking why more often? Are we afraid of the answers? Many times understanding our internal motives as well as the motives of others will help us find our way through the struggle we’re currently enduring. Oftentimes we know that but are afraid to go there. But what if we weren’t? What You Will Learn How thinking about your motivations can help get down to your purpose and the reason that you and everything else matter 2024-01-2410 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 130 - Natalie Heckert, Be Willing to Do It AfraidEP 130 - Natalie Heckert, Be Willing to Do It Afraid We often assume that people who are doing the things we fear are not afraid. Chances are they are just as scared as we are and are just feeling the fear and doing it anyway. If you wait until you are in the absence of fear, you will probably never strike. Natalie Heckert has been the CEO of NATS (Nutrition & Aerobic Training Service) for 18 years, a Mrs. Minnesota finalist, a contestant on the Price is Right, auditioned for Oprah’s “Next Big Invention”, and worked with Tra...2024-01-1738 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 129 - Jeff Brekken, You TRULY Need Help In LifeEP 129 - Jeff Brekken, You TRULY Need Help In Life It’s absolutely true that no one can do it alone. There is NO WAY that you can be the best person that you can find for every single task in your business. There is more than likely a chance that you also can’t afford to hire for every position that needs to be filled, so what options are you left with? What You Will Learn Why you can’t be a loner and you need to surround yourself with good peo...2024-01-0813 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 128 - Lisa Marie Platske, Reaching Into Your Devine Operating SystemEP 128 - Lisa Marie Platske, Reaching Into Your Devine Operating System There are many examples of what a leader resembles, and how they conduct themselves. No one realizes that a true leader has characteristics that are not the same as anyone else. A leader is someone who has become clear with themselves and has become focused on the mission. It requires clarity, focus, determination, and the willingness to go against the grain and trust oneself. Lisa is an Executive Business Coach, and Founder of Upside Thinking and UpsideSummit.com who offers assistance to Leaders internationally t...2024-01-0127 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 127 - DeLaine Blazek, Living Vs. Merely ExistingEP 127 - DeLaine Blazek, Living Vs. Merely Existing In today’s world, it can be so easy to exist and find yourself going through the motions merely. It takes effort and persistence to truly build a life that means something, though it certainly can pay off in quality of life. Do you want to live, or merely exist? DeLaine Blazek’s educational background is as a clinical counselor but she has spent most of her career in sales. She has been in all roles from entry-level business development to the CEO and doubled her income 5x in...2023-12-2532 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 126 - Jeff Brekken, Inner Circle TalkEP 126 - Jeff Brekken, Inner Circle Talk Your inner circle can easily be compared to having your very own personal Board of Directors. Who would you appoint to that board and why? How closely does your inner circle currently resemble that dream Board of Directors, and if doesn’t, would you be willing to make changes to get it there? What You’ll Learn: What exactly is your inner circle and why it’s so important to be choosy about who is in it The reasons why Jeff has been sl...2023-12-1808 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 125 - Jeff Brekken, Moving Into a Camper in The Desert With No AmenitiesEP 125 - Jeff Brekken, Moving Into a Camper in The Desert With No Amenities Sometimes with drastic change comes… well, drastic change. Sometimes we need to do something to physically remove ourselves from a situation to allow for the movement of the mind to follow. There are various levels to this, one of which is to sell all of your things and move into a camper in the desert with no electricity or running water. Which brings us to today’s episode… What You’ll Learn: Why Jeff recommends going back...2023-12-1122 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 124 - Jeremy Schreifels, Growing In Alignment With GodEP 124 - Jeremy Schreifels, Growing In Alignment With God Many times we feel alone on the journey of life. But as we continue on we realize that we are not alone, in fact, there is a copilot beside us. Often as we go along, we realize in fact that we are the ones who are the copilot and that we must align ourselves in a way that creates a symbiotic relationship between pilot and co-pilot. In every endeavor, Jeremy Schreifels’ story reverberates with the resonance of triumph over adversity, creativity harnessed to drive entrepreneurial success, an...2023-12-0432 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 123 - Zack Babcock, From Prisoner to PodcasterEP 123 - Zack Babcock, From Prisoner to Podcaster A process can be started by anyone, we often think to ourselves that we won’t be that one percent and amount to anything. The reality is that we can overcome anything and apply pressure onto others for their sake to achieve the task at hand. Zachary Babcock is going to share his story in disparity and give you a reason to move forward. Zachary Babcock is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Dog and he also carries multiple titles including devoted Father and Husband, and the Chief...2023-11-2031 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 122 - Steph Livers, The Evolution of Your True PassionEP 122 - Steph Livers, The Evolution of Your True Passion Some people find what they want to do when they are very young and do that thing for the rest of their life. For most of us, life will follow a different trajectory that will see our passion evolve as we encounter and discover the many things that life has to offer. Stephanie Livers embodies the idea of having many irons in the fire. She is a single mother and is homeschooling 4 boys ages 10-11, 3 of whom are triplets. In addition to family life, Stephanie i...2023-11-1338 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 121 - Eddie Blanco, Rethinking Real Estate TeamsEP 121 - Eddie Blanco, Rethinking Real Estate Teams Often Real Estate agents find themselves as independent contractors just winging it, doing every job themselves, even if they’re not the best at it. But why? Eddie Blanco and his team are rethinking real estate teams in a way that allows them to be more specialized in their roles, and the results are definitely speaking for themselves. Eddie was born and raised in Miami and is a first-generation Cuban immigrant. He’s stayed in the area because he loves the weather, diversity, and excellent fishing opportunities – but also bec...2023-11-0642 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 120 - Justin McClintock, Tapping Into the Spiritual RealmEP 120 - Justin McClintock, Tapping Into the Spiritual Realm There are certainly times along the journey when we could use just a little bit of extra help along the way. People find this help in many ways, often in the spiritual realm. This was the story for Justin who developed his sense of spirituality as he was developing himself into the man he is trying to be. Justin McClintock is a Sales Representative with eXp Realty who has lived and worked in Dufferin & Simcoe County his whole life. With a background in construction and licensed in Re...2023-10-3038 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 119 - Jeff Giagnocavo, Leveraging Acceptance and PerspectiveEP 119 - Jeff Giagnocavo, Leveraging Acceptance and Perspective Oftentimes all we really need is to learn to accept what is, and to adjust our perspective to reflect acceptance. This can help get through conflict, which is almost always present when trailblazing leaders are breaking new ground. Jeff Giagnocavo is a business owner and Visionary Leader focused on healing and impact for others. He is the Founder and Leader of The Big Ticket Life and is 100% focused on doing life and business on his terms and helping others do the same. J...2023-10-2346 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 118 - Susan Rucker, Excellence is NEVER Made To Be EasyEP 118 - Susan Rucker, Excellence is NEVER Made To Be Easy Whatever you do, you should try to make an impact. We have many more opportunities to do so than we even realize. Making an impact can be as easy as flashing a smile at someone. This may be the only smile they get all day. Making an impact can be easy, but excellence is much harder. Susan Rucker is a #1 Best-Selling Author, Impactful Strategist and Speaker, Coach & Executive Partner to Develop People and Businesses to Make the IMPACT They Want and Get Meaningful and...2023-10-1645 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 117 - Brittany McKnight, What a CPA Should REALLY Be Doing For Your BusinessEP 117 - Brittany McKnight, What a CPA Should REALLY Be Doing For Your Business From financial planning & reporting, to overseeing and implementing new point-of-sale and software conversions, Brittany McKight has had both a bird’s eye view and been in the trenches of the back office. Through her experience, She’s found that her passion is serving those in service-based industries with a desire to grow their business and make an impact. As a coach, she helps entrepreneurs maximize and monetize their full potential so that they can have life and freedom on their own term...2023-10-0942 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 116-Jeff Brekken: The Real and Raw About PeopleSo many people in business are only concerned about 2 things: Scaling and growing. Here's the challenge.......... At the core of every single business exists people. People are so essential to the construct of every single element of a business. In many cases, those who are employees or contractors are the face of your business. I have a client at Iconic HR that I've been working with and for the past 6 years, they've done very well operating the business without HR. They did so well, they ran it...2023-10-0212 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 114 - Jeff Brekken, Questions You Should Ask YourselfJeff Brekken, Questions You Should Ask Yourself Picture that you’re heading on a journey. Not a physical journey, but a journey of self-discovery and vulnerability. That’s what will lead you to your ultimate goal. That is where to find the growth that you are seeking. Take some time to think of your earliest memories, where did you come from? What made you who you are and what you were? That’s what shapes your past, but you now hold the pen and get to use it to write the next chapter. It certa...2023-09-1815 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 113- Jeff Brekken: Three Things Worth Reflecting OnSometimes we get caught up going through the motions of life and can’t see the bigger picture. To gain perspective, It often helps to slow down and reflect. If we fail to do this, we may get distracted by the many shiny things life has to offer, causing us to forget why we are here, and what we should be doing. Reflecting can help ensure that we are where we need to be, doing what we need to be doing, and if we are not, it can bring to the forefront of our attention so we can...2023-09-1109 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 112- Aimee Ball, Entrepreneur, Consultant: Building a Life Beyond BalanceSometimes we have to take a journey of 10,000 days to come to the conclusion of the lesson we're supposed to learn. Sometimes they're not lessons, but revelations that help create us into the next version of who we're intended to be on the earth and to the world. There are assignments we're on that will help to make the world a better place. Sometimes, we have to go through the deepest fjords of struggle and artifice until we finally claim our focus and start living according to our souls. No one understands the value of connections and re...2023-09-0440 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 111- Billy Lahr, Intentional Living Coach, Mindfulness Teacher: Living With Intention and PurposeNothing happens by accident. There are no coincidences. A clear-cut journey has been mapped out, but the path is never quite as clear. There are times when you will question if what you're doing in your life is truly in alignment with who you are as a person. Pay close attention to this. It's your beacon attempting to put you back on the right path according to your purpose and journey. That is one part of finding success in this life and the other is living intentionally and being present in the moment of each and every iteration of you...2023-08-2848 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 109- Larry Brekken: Super DadA person is only as strong as they work especially when you try to juggle taking care of your family and paying your bills. Being a servant to a community can mean many different things but to actually be a servant requires grit, hard work, and dedication. Larry holds the standards of a true servant. Larry Brekken found his passion in Farming and serving his community. Larry spent 27 years of his career as a volunteer Fire-Fighter helping others and saving lives. Larry is also a devoted Father and Husband who has been happily married for almost 60 years. Lar...2023-08-1432 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 108- Steve Schabacker, Serial Entrepreneur: Powerful Principles of a VikingThe safety of yourself and your family is something you should never have to worry about. There's a solution to feeling more protected in this unpredictable life. Steve Schabacker is the Owner and Founder of Valhalla Research, and the Owner of Sheepdog Firearms. Steve started Valhalla Research with the goal of helping his clients with their customized firearms needs where they do everything from decals to design. Steve is also a Father, Husband, Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Forbes Contributor. Steve is a 2 time Best Selling Author who also runs his own podcast called Tactical Entrepreneur. Steve...2023-08-0729 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 107- Lisa Marie Platske: The Impact of the UpsideThere are many examples of what a leader resembles, and how they conduct themselves. No one realizes that a true leader has characteristics that are not the same as anyone else. A leader is someone who has become clear with themselves and has become focused on the mission. It requires clarity, focus, determination, and the willingness to go against the grain and trust oneself. Lisa is an Executive Business Coach, and Founder of Upside Thinking and UpsideSummit.com who offers assistance to Leaders internationally through her program Summit to help them craft themselves into the Leaders they w...2023-07-3127 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 106- Jeff Brekken: The 10,000 Foot View of the "One-Percenters"The world is only what you think it is because "they" tell you what to think it is. Who is "They?" The one-percenters who manipulate the narrative and highjack the mindset of people around the world. "Divide and conquer" is their motto and they do it through advertising, programming, manipulating economies, starting wars, creating distractions and leveraging fear and the perception of happiness all in their attempts to keep their narrative flowing. Back in 1993, the Branch Davidians in Waco, Texas were suspected of stockpiling weapons which created a national narrative of distraction, despair, and disdain on all fron...2023-07-2512 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 105- Drewbie Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer, Apex, Meme Lord: Crushing the DayMany people wake up every day thinking money is their most valuable asset. Nothing is further from the truth. The most valuable asset we all have is time. We can manage it, conserve it, expand it, give it, and collapse it. If you can master time, you will become the master of your time. The amount of things you get done with the time you have is determined by how productive you are, the relationships you make, and your ability to keep moving despite challenges, disruptions, and distractions. Drewbiew Wilson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Apex, Host...2023-07-1757 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 104- Matthew Roda, Serial Entrepreneur, Fractional CMO: Fighting Through the QuicksandResilience. Perseverance. Faith. These are strong qualities.....necessary qualities in anything and everything you need to do while you're here on this planet. You're going to be tested, challenged in every aspect of your life. You're going to need a toolkit and support system to pull from, especially as you're going through anything that leaves you feel like you're on an island. Matthew Roda is a Family Man, Marketing Agency Owner, Fractional CMO, Leadership Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, and Ultra Runner who works vigorously to help others power through some of the toughest parts of all aspects of th...2023-07-1037 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 103- Jason Harrell, Founder: Next Level Impressions: Teeing off With an Impactful First ImpressionEveryone we meet in life starts with a first impression. Who you are, what you do, and how you do it is all judged when you first meet someone. The same happens to you. You're being judged whether you like it or not from the very first moment you meet someone. The same carries over to your business. The way you present a product, a service, or simply approach relationships with clients are all being judged based on what they see the moment they see it. Jason Harrell is the founder of Front9Box.com which is one...2023-07-0335 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 102- Jeff Brekken: Life is a Journey; Enjoy It!I have friends and know people who have worked all their lives towards retirement. They've invested and saved their resources. They've spent years planning to take that trip to the Grand Canyon, take the cruise around the world, backpack through Europe, and go scuba diving in the Grand Cayman only to retire after 40 years and fall into a routine that left them uninspired. In some cases, they passed away months later. I know that sounds dark, but that's the reality for many people. Life is a journey. We've been programmed to give the best part of ou...2023-06-2606 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 101- Adam McChesney, Serial Entrepreneur: The Athlete's Advantage in SalesIf you look closely, you'll see there are hints, clues, and roadmaps to help you on your journey. They come through songs, books, podcasts, movies, and natural disasters. That's the beautiful thing about life....it's always pointing you where you need to go. If you ignore those signs and synchronicities, you're lucky if you get a direct message directly from another human being. Adam McChesney is a serial entrepreneur, Owner at Hite Digital, St. Louis, and his digital marketing agency is responsible for managing $2 million dollars a month in Ad spend on Google. But Adam started just like...2023-06-1932 min
The Big Ticket LifeJeff Brekken - Lean in, Be Present, Make an Impact: EP 076This episode features Jeff Brekken, a business owner with a profound purpose. Jeff's unwavering commitment to helping others extends beyond the boardroom, as he strives to create a magical retreat for children battling cancer.Jeff's purpose is to open a camp that serves as a haven for these courageous children and their parents. Nestled in nature's embrace and surrounded by farm animals, the camp will provide an environment where healing and joy take center stage. Jeff believes in the transformative power of genuine support, positivity, and compassion, and he aims to infuse these values into every aspect...2023-06-1959 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 100- Robert Nelson, Machiavelli of Life, Business, Author, Speaker, Coach, and Advocate: The Transformative YouAddicted to Winning started exactly 100 episodes ago. There have been many guests from various walks of life, with varying experiences, and different industries who have come to generously to share their failures, great successes, and the lessons they've learned on their journey. All of them have been shining examples of what it means to be addicted to winning. For the 100th episode, there could not be a better guest to have on in honor of this monumental moment. Robert Nelson is more than a guest, and more human than most human beings. He's a father, author, speaker, busi...2023-06-1240 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 99- Lori Jewett, Entrepreneur, Author: Life in 80HDThe number one most under-discussed topic in society right now is mental health. It's a silent epidemic and one that has created a vacuum of greed in the pharmaceutical industry and medical fields. Every day, people are misdiagnosed and treated with prescription drugs whose side effects hurt more than help, sometimes including a derailed life or even death. Lori Jewett is an entrepreneur and Author of the Book, 80HD. She's a wife, mother, and someone whose main mission in life is to help people heal their traumas in life, and find their true path to impact. I...2023-06-0551 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 98- Jeff Brekken: Questions You Should Ask Your ParentsThe parent-child relationship and experience vary from person to person. You could talk to one person and they absolutely adore their parents. Ask another person, and their experience would leave you believing they were raised by the spawn of Satan. No matter your upbringing, and no matter your experience, if possible, it's important to ask your parents a few important questions. The answers to these questions will remove any doubt, inconsistencies, hearsay, and rumors you may have believed throughout your entire life. Imagine if future generations didn't have to rely on hearsay or storie...2023-05-2920 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 97- Stephanie Castro, Owner Stay Home Pet Sitting: Healing From TraumaYou can't escape the pain. It's a consequence of life. You can try and numb yourself, but it's not sustainable for the long term. Wherever you go, there you are. Everything about you gets carried with you until you decide to unpack the hurt, pain, and trauma. It's necessary in order to grow. The big mistake most people make is continuing to carry their traumas with them into the next part of their lives, friendships, or even a new relationship. Stephanie Castro is the Owner of At Home Pet Sitting and we have the pleasure of her sharin...2023-05-2236 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 96- Jeff Brekken: Mental Health Awareness Month and LaughterAccording to a recent survey in 2023, 21% of adults are experiencing at least 1 mental illness. That equates to about 50 million people in the United States. 55% of them have not received any treatment. 32% of them reported depression. Those are astronomical stats to throw at you, but good to know in time for Mental Health Awareness Month. This is no laughing matter. It's a higher call to action. It's not enough to simply raise awareness or donate funds to a campaign that simply funds the organization that provides mental health services. It is the responsibility of each person here on this planet to keep th...2023-05-1511 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 95- Sarah Vincent, Serenity Lane, Alcohol and Drug Counselor: The Battle of Fight or FlightLife is a beautiful thing. In the beginning, before we are numbed by the shadows of this Earth, we can feel the vibrations of life. The wind blowing, the crashing of the ocean waves, the chirping of the birds, the pounding of the rain on the pavement, and the thunderous roars of large crowds in stadiums. They are beautiful moments that drift from second to second, minute to minute, hour by hour, day by day, week by week, month by month, and year by year. But it's not constant. We get addicted to the...2023-05-0853 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 94- Jeff Brekken: Life's Lessons and ReflectionsThere's a song by Garth Brooks called, "Unanswered Prayers." If you've never heard it, listen to it as soon as you can. It's a perfect song to listen to in the moment you look up in your life and realize it's completely different than it was 5 years ago, and in a good way. There are so many paths we take, and so many journeys we go on in order to discover and uncover the essence of who we are. It's the search for the reason we're here. Not mankind, but us personally. Part of our lives have been...2023-05-0108 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 93- Jeff Brekken: Enjoy the Journey of Your Authentic LifeLife is interesting in many ways. In our 20s, we spend it chasing what we think we need to be, who we need to be, lusting for the things of this earth. Materialism and frivolity run hand in hand and then in our 30s, there's a subtle calm that comes. It's indicative of comfort, and in some perceptions, settling. In our 40s, we have experience from the last 20 years and realize we spent many minutes, hours, days, and years running away from who we truly were this whole time. Looking at a tape measure and esti...2023-04-2412 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 92- Tanya Russell, Serial Entrepreneur: Living and Loving Life On Your Terms"Life on Your Terms: Overcoming Adversity, Embracing Change, and Creating a Fulfilling Life with Tanya Russell" When you compare your journey to others, it creates conditions around self-doubt, depression, anxiety, and absolute loss of drive and focus. You have a unique reason you're here. It's been built into your DNA. Most people are 99% alike in who they are with the exception of the 1%. It's by design. Not one person, including twins on this planet, is exactly alike. Tanya Russell is a serial entrepreneur, high-performance coach, and wellness spa owner. She is a huge advocate and practit...2023-04-1746 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 91- Jeff Brekken: Real Talk on Mental Health One of the most commonly overlooked benefits of any health coverage is mental health. There are benefits that aren't being utilized that would be beneficial for you, your family, and your professional performance at work. As an employer, encouraging your employees to utilize the mental health benefits that come with their insurance coverage helps them, and their families, and helps them become more clear, balanced, and productive in their work. It's great for them, you as the employer, your clients, and your company overall. In today's society, we're dealing with higher rat...2023-04-1008 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 90- Max Nijst, Host of the Fearless Happyness Podcast, Author, and Entrepreneur: Fearless Happyness Filled LifeIf you've ever questioned the existence of God and required proof, there are people walking this Earth who have been transported to hell and physically, spiritually, mentally, and financially. Some never make it back, but for some, divine intervention plays a part in giving them a second chance. Max Nijst is an author, speaker, coach, and founder of Fearless Happyness and host of the Fearless Happyness Podcast. He is a proud husband, father, and grandfather and resides in Fallbrook, California with his family. Since 2003, Max has been clean, sober, and an advocate of mental health and drug addiction recovery. After joining t...2023-04-031h 00Addicted to WINNINGEP 89- Kendra Pink, Founder of PNP Works: Strategy, Systems, and the Magic of the Work Unlock Your Potential by Embracing an Independent Mindset and Diverse Perspectives Nowadays more than ever, we need to create space for relationships and harness the value of diversity in the workplace, as well as understand systems and recognize the amazing personalities that make the world great. Kendra Pink is the founder of PNP.Works helping entrepreneurs harness the power of systems, processes, and tools to streamline and create a true opportunity for maximized efficiency, and profitability in business. In this episode, Kendra and Jeff have a very colorful and cordial conversation about the im...2023-03-2732 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 86- Jeff Brekken: 5 Things to Help You Move Your Life's Needle Now!Life is going to take swings at you like a pendulum in a clock keeping the tempo of your time second by second, minute by minute, hour by hour, and day by day. Depending on what's happening in your life, time will move faster, or slower. Sometimes, it feels like it's moving in reverse, creating an environment of stagnation. Other times, it feels ethereal, enigmatic, or hopeful. Such is the essence of life. Over the last couple of weeks, Jeff has had some pretty interesting conversations with some highly-elevated individuals. Their elevation has nothing to do with anyt...2023-03-0612 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 85- Angela LaLande, Entrepreneur, Author: The Lighthouse MethodOne thing you can count on is life will always bring you something new, something unfamiliar, sometimes breathtaking, and at other times, terrifying. But those are usually pivotal moments that are infused with experiences, lessons, and many times, blessings. Depending on what you believe or don’t believe, there is a natural flow and order to the world we live in both physically and spiritually. We’re all on the same journey with different experiences. The great thing is, we have one another to share and help guide one another in the right direction at various stages in life. A...2023-02-2732 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 84 - Nell Tice: Finding Happiness By DesignLife can be filled with the most enjoyable moments. The best ones are the smallest. Nell Tice found her passion in living life to the fullest and embracing those smaller moments. I’m excited for her to share her story and why she loves helping others. Nell Tice is a woman of many roles. She is well known as a Digital Creator who is the host of the Sandcastle Radio show, she also runs her own travel vlog with her husband KennyandNell. Nell is the owner of EnTICEing Media where she handles a variety of photography and di...2023-02-2043 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 82 - Sheral DeVaughn: Impacting Others Through Sound WavesReaching for your dream and being told flat out that you are not good enough, or that you should find a different career can be demoralizing. It can make a person think that what those other people are saying is true. This wasn’t the case for Sheral DeVaughn. I’m excited for you to hear her amazing story today and the trials and tribulations she beat to get where she is today with the success she has had in Radio. With many impressive roles, Sheral DeVaughn has made a huge impact in her community and has helpe...2023-02-0655 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 81 - Theresa Golden: Turning Pain Into MusicFeeling restricted and unable to be your authentic self is one of the worst feelings a person can have. It can impact your everyday life and the way you present yourself to others. Luckily after finding peace, love, and clarity, Theresa Golden made her stand and went after her dream. Theresa Golden is a loving Mother and Grandmother, she is known as The High Priestess of Love. Theresa now at the age of 67 has continuously lived her life to help others. She is a Musician, Reiki Master, Practitioner, Teacher, and Speaker. Af...2023-01-3039 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 80 - Jonathon Lautermil: Designing Your Life for SuccessWhen life gives you a community with a limited mindset, you take it in your hands and crush it. Being an entrepreneur takes long nights and grit. Not everyone makes it to their vision- except for the people who stay hungry. Jonathan is an example of someone who has retaliated against the social standard and put his effort in full force. Jonathan Lautermilch is a newly made Father, Husband, in his professional life Jonathan is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Fit Pro Collective, and he is also the Owner and Founder of Smart Shark. As a...2023-01-2337 minAddicted to WINNINGEp 79 - Athena Simpson: Self-Development and YouCreating a change for ourselves to have more clarity or feel better about who we are can be difficult. Usually, it takes going through a traumatic experience or living in the pattern long enough to want to adapt. Athena went through both of these situations which pushed her out of her comfort zone and into her uncomfortable process to get to where she is today. Athena Simpson is a Serial Entrepreneur, and business brand strategist. Athena has also advised higher Fortune 500 clients, she's a master at providing business hacks, and runs her podcast called the U...2023-01-1645 minAddicted to WINNINGEp 78 - Tracy Read, Damsel in Defense: Finding Your PurposeEveryone is given the gift of life, and an opportunity to make something from it. It can take any amount of time to finally reflect back and see what the life lessons were teaching you the entire time- but it is up to you to make the change. Tracy Read is a hard worker who built her focus on taking care of herself and her family by any means necessary. Tracy Read is an Entrepreneur, Mother, Grandmother, and Clinical Trial Administrator who is a strong advocate for helping victims who have experienced Domestic Violence, and Human Trafficking...2023-01-0942 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 77- Kekua Kobashigawa, Founder HBIC (Head Bitch in Charge): Liberating Yourself One Step at a TimePeople are ever changing. When we get on track and start something we don’t realize what the point of the journey is until it’s over. Finding the right people to surround yourself with, even get into a relationship with is a part of the process. Kekua found her way through everything but it wasn’t until the smoke cleared. After her divorce, Kekua decided it was time to create her business HBIC (Head Bitch In Charge) where she is a Leader for Women mentoring them onto the path to success. She is also an Author and a w...2022-12-2641 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 76- Amy Cattaneo, Serial Entrepreneur: Refining HappinessHappiness is an emotion that people label on certain things like Traveling, Finances, and People. It’s none of those things, happiness stems from who you are and what you’re feeling in life. Amy Cattaneo has become an expert over the years of unlocking the secret to what it is and how it can positively show more in what we do. Amy Cattaneo is a Co-Owner of a 7 figure Gym Infinite Personal Training, and Happiness Coach. Amy spreads joy to her clients by restructuring their mindset to find out where their happiness truly stems from. From Pers...2022-12-1928 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 74- Jeremy Schreifels, Co-Founder of Monumental Voice Media: Becoming a Chameleon of Your CraftConsistency and proficiency are skills that aren’t easily mastered. Everyone starts off as a student. What makes the master is determined by the work put in to gain the experience and wisdom. Jeremy Schreifels started his journey like anyone else did, but once he saw an opportunity he persisted on finding new ways to level up. Jeremy is a Father, Husband, 2x Best-Selling Author, High Level Musician, Master Networker, and Co-Founder Of Monumental Voice Media. At Monumental Voice Media Jeremy provides his clients with coaching that allows them to launch their own Podcast and Audiobook, while also p...2022-12-0531 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 73- Gail Kraft, Coach, Author, Entrepreneur: Success is Born from InstinctIt takes a special kind of person to live a long and healthy life with a leveled mindset, Gail Kraft goes above and beyond to reach past the ceiling that was set above her. Gail knows what it means to persevere through tough times and find positive solutions to them. Today Gail shares her life experience and what made her into the woman she is today. Gail Kraft is a Published Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, and a Motivational Speaker who is an Empowerment Master who speaks about the empowerment process and what it takes to clear...2022-11-2846 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 72- Stephanie Castro, Founder/CEO Stay at Home Pet SittingThe most pain that comes from every relationship is the healing process. Relationships don’t work unless you already love yourself. When two people come together, they come with “stuff.” Sometimes, it’s stuff that hasn’t been resolved. It could be childhood trauma, abandonment, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and everything else that should be unpacked before committing to a relationship. Stephanie shares her story of how she found her way during her healing process after her marriage. Stephanie Castro is the Founder and CEO of Stay at Home Pet Sitting. She is also a Real Estate Investor,Crea...2022-11-2136 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 71- Zach Babcock, Founder and CEO of Alpha Dog: Finding Yourself And Helping OthersA process can be started by anyone, we often think to ourselves that we won’t be that one percent and amount to anything. The reality is that we can overcome anything and apply the pressure onto others for their sake to achieve the task at hand. Zachary Babcock is going to share his story in disparity and give you a reason to move forward. Zachary Babcock is the Founder and CEO of Alpha Dog and he also carries multiple titles including devoted Father and Husband, and the CHief Visionary of the podcast PowerTrain. Jeff brin...2022-11-1431 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 70- Amy Hesper, Reflections by Hesper: Accepting the Love and Returning It Back to The WorldRejection is one of the largest fears a person can have, but it shouldn’t control our destiny. We allow those inner demons of fear to block the light and stop us from what we are trying to accomplish. Amy Hesper dealt with the blockage of that fear until she involved herself more into her faith and found a few great mentors to help guide her. Amy Hesper is an Artist who specializes in Unique and Common Art that spots visual Meditation and Spiritual connections. Amy is also an Entrepreneur, and a recently Published Author of her bo...2022-11-0731 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 68- Jerry Gerken, Owner/CEO at The 6-Figure Salesperson Sales Trainer: EuphoriaThe real truth of addiction that no one realizes until it is too late is how it slowly poisons your mindset and the others around you. It creates a false sense of euphoria, which Jerry struggled with for the longest time until a phone call from his daughter changed the entire course of how he viewed himself with his struggles. Jerry Gerken helps his clients find the vehicle they need for an affordable price. Jerry is not just a Husband and a Father, he is also an Entrepreneur, Marine Corps Veteran, Podcast Host, Published Author, and a 10x...2022-10-2430 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 66- Eric Rogers, Founder of Rogers Fitness Academy: Never Quit On YourselfAnyone can crawl out of hell with the right determination, Eric wasn’t dealt a good hand in life starting as early as his upbringings when he was 7. Today’s episode is filled with hardship and the darkest truth that you will hear someone admit. Fortunately you get to hear how Eric turned his struggles into success. Eric Rogers is the Founder of Rogers Fitness Academy where he helps other Entrepreneurs and CEO’s reach peak performance in their fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Eric is also a devoted husband and a loving Father, along with an entrepreneur and coa...2022-10-1044 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 65- Rachel Thomas, Founder of Exercise Your Soul: Finding the Truth in YourselfTraumas are the things that hold us accountable for who we choose to be. We can allow them to take over our lives or we can deal with them head on and use them as a life lesson. Rachel is the CEO and Founder of Exercise Your Soul, Transformation Coach, Speaker, and a Mother. Rachel found herself as a Relationship Expert by providing for her clients by helping them face their true emotions by confronting them head on and accepting them. Rachel has a large variety of experience in her field, but what Rachel addresses with...2022-10-0348 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 64- James King Baskins: Changing Your Mindset for SuccessBusiness owners and companies are struggling to juggle answering calls and completing the clients request at the same time. Luckily there is Outsourcing. Outsourcing is the best way to answer your clients needs and requests so that you have time to focus on your current task with another client. James King Baskins is the CEO and Founder of Outsource Kings, a company that outsources tasks that would hold companies back from completing their job. James is an Author, and Entrepreneur. He has been sober for the past 14 years when he realized at the age of 20 he needed t...2022-09-2623 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 63- Tomas Keenan, Founder of Step It Up Academy: Investing In YourselfJust about anyone can give advice to another person. For that, advice from a person that has experienced adversity, grit, failure, and perseverance should be the one qualified to guide others so they don’t make the same mistakes. Tomas Keenan is the Founder of Step It Up Academy, Fractional COO, Husband, and Father. Along with that Tomas is also a Best-Selling Author of UnF*ck Your Business. Tomas carries many roles but his main goal is to provide educational information through his podcast: Step It Up Entrepreneur, and the services he provides businesses so they can adjust...2022-09-1929 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 62- David Brier, CEO of DBD International, Serial Entrepreneur: Mastering Your BrandingToday’s world as an Entrepreneur is advancing constantly with new innovative ways to brand, market and adapt your business model. The one thing that stands out the most is being short and direct. In today’s short attention-spanned society, you have 3 seconds at best to make an impactful first impression. David Brier is the CEO of DBD International, Entrepreneur, International Best-Selling Author of His Book “Brand Intervention”. With over 40 years of experience in the industry- David is constantly looking to help Business Owners create the best model they can create through Branding and Marketing Techniques. David addresses...2022-09-1243 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 61- Barry Gabster, Founder Initiate U: A Life Filled With SmilesWaking up with a smile is the best thing you can do for yourself. People are caught up in the little negative things that happen like having a flat tire, spilling their drink, or even showing up to work late. The main focus is clearing your mind and focusing on what went right for the day. Are you ready to put a smile on your face? Barry Gabster is the Founder and CEO of Initiate U which is an Digital Marketing company where they specialize in helping you expand your business and grow it to it’s pote...2022-09-0536 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 60- Larry Brekken: The Super Father; Reflections of the Bridge of LifeA person is only as strong as they work especially when you try to juggle taking care of your family and paying your bills. Being a servant to a community can mean many different things but to actually be a servant requires grit, hard work, and dedication. Larry holds the standards of a true servant. Larry Brekken found his passion in Farming and serving his community. Larry spent 27 years of his career as a volunteer Fire-Fighter helping others and saving lives. Larry is also a devoted Father and Husband who has been happily married for almost 60 years. Lar...2022-08-2931 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 59- Steve Schabacker: Principles of a VikingThe safety of yourself and your family is something you should never have to worry about. There's a solution to feeling more protected in this unpredictable life. Steve Schabacker is the Owner and Founder of Valhalla Research, and the Owner of Sheepdog Firearms. Steve started Valhalla Research with the goal of helping his clients with their customized firearms needs where they do everything from decals to design. Steve is also a Father, Husband, Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Forbes Contributor. Steve is a 2 time Best Selling Author who also runs his own podcast called Tactical Entrepreneur. Steve...2022-08-2228 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 58- Keith Gause, Founder of Tideland Financial and Tideland Consulting: Feeding the King FirstIn every village there is a King. That King tends to take what they want leaving the village farmer left with no crops to sell or feed to his family. Taxes work the same way, the Government being the King decides they deserve a piece of your crops because you’re growing too much. It’s time to take back those crops to feed yourself. Keith Gause is the Founder and CEO of Tideland Financial and Tideland Consulting, He's a Husband, Father, and Veteran. Keith grew up watching his single Father hustle in the Plumbing Industry and lear...2022-08-1542 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 57- Lisa Marie Platske, Founder of Upside Thinking: Clearing The MindThere are many examples of what a leader resembles, and how they conduct themselves. No one realizes that a true leader has characteristics that are not the same as anyone else. A leader is someone who has become clear with themselves and has become focused on the mission. It requires clarity, focus, determination, and the willingness to go against the grain and trust oneself. Lisa is an Executive Business Coach, and Founder of Upside Thinking and UpsideSummit.com who offers assistance to Leaders internationally through her program Summit to help them craft themselves into the Leaders they w...2022-08-0827 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 56- Carl Amery: The Focus of an IntegratorSociety is set in ruins, people scratching at an opportunity that they are told they will never see, streets filled with crippling poverty while the “Big Man” spends their time feeding their own network versus the people of the community. That is a notion that is unfortunately seen around the world. People are shut away from opportunity based on their social class left to deal with the cards they were dealt. However, there is a Warrior within us all waiting to become a Hero. Carl Amery is a man who has experienced a lot in such a short...2022-08-0149 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 55- Steve Gamlin, Founder of Motivational Firewood, Vision Board Mastery: The Importance of LifePeople often focus on the mindset that being successful is depicted on the material items you own. The real success comes from your heart. There's a difference between being rich and being wealthy. The rich have money, yet they spend it to keep up socially. The wealthy endure the journey of pain and brokenness to keep up with integrity and are continually reinvesting back in their people and into the world. Steve Gamlin is an Author, Speaker, Coach, and Creator of Vision Boards Mastery. Steve endured severe adversity in 2002 by losing everything he had; His wife at t...2022-07-2539 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 54- Jeff Brekken: Discovering Your True WorthEveryday the universe finds lessons to teach, dreams to foil, and plans to ruin everything good. This isn’t because you have a certain level of “luck”. That would be too broad, the universe attacks you viciously in every angle at every chance to make you better. There is a purpose for how events occur and how you become affected by them. The universe knows the lessons you need to go through to test if you’re ready for the next level. In today’s episode Jeff goes solo for the first time since episode one. Jeff speaks abou...2022-07-1814 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 53- Callye Keen, President Red Blue Collective: Degrees of Freedom and ImpactYou pay your way to an outcome that will never fill the void. Oftentimes people are so influenced by a name over someone who truly hustles. Consistency will allow you to do anything in this world. Sometimes it takes a shorter amount of time to reach that business goal or achieve that skill you want– but it all comes with time. There is a false narrative that success is overnight. It goes back to the old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” What’s your Rome? Do you want to influence or do you want to quit the moment...2022-07-1133 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 52- Alex Jeffreys, Co-Founder of Clients in Abundance: "Mr. Leverage" and The 3 Levels"The world revolves around the instant outcome. When people attempt a goal they sell themselves short. Usually everyone wants to be the shepard but ends up being the sheep. When you mine for the diamonds and constantly get stuck with iron, you quit before you realize you’re only a foot away from the prize. Alex Jeffrey’s (Mr.Leverage) originally from the United Kingdom, moved to the United States is Founder of “Marketing with You”. He is also Co-Founder of “Clients in Abundance”. Alex is a serial entrepreneur, coach, and a father. Alex has been a business owner si...2022-07-0443 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 51- Bennett Maxwell, Owner of Dirty Dough: Leading From the Right State of MindToday, Bennett Maxwell gives you a run down on his background of who he is and why his young business is rapidly growing. Jeff and Bennett also cover the topic of mental health, Standard operating procedures (SOP), and how to become more proactive when establisheing the foundation of your company. Bennett Maxwell is a serial entrepreneur and investor based out of Pleasant Grove, Utah. He’is the former co-founder of “Switch to Solar.” In June of 2021, Bennett made the decision to leave the company and become the founder of “Dirty Dough” cookie company. Bennett also is the founder and...2022-06-2740 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 50-Jon Paramore, Founder Smash Co.: Pay to Lose or Pay to WinAs Jeff and Jon dive into this episode, you will learn alot about what it truly means to focus on the basics. There will be learning tools and mindset tools that you may never have thought of using before. The simplicity of operations and situations in life can become difficult to separate from reality. At the end of the day everyone overthinks common sense. Jon Paramore is a lead integrator, consultant, who also has been a business owner for the past twenty-two years. He is also the founder of The Smash Co. where they specialize in taking c...2022-06-2042 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 45- Nikki Corson- Long-Lashed and Dancing on the RooftopsSometimes we hang on to people, things, and habits longer than necessary. We focus on saving things that we allowed to grow stale, old, or failed to maintain to begin with. We think if we spend a little more time doing something, we’ll be able to restore something to its pure and original state. More does note necessarily mean more. Sometimes, you have to decide to quit and go in a different direction. Nikki Corson is the Owner and CEO of Roof Crafters, and the founder of the brand Prissy Nikki, keeping ladies looking lovely with lush lashes, and...2022-05-1644 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 38- Stacy Raske, Founder of InFLOWential Impact: The High-Performance YouHave you ever asked why some people are more successful than others? At this period in human history, we have access to more information, more technology, and more resources than ever before. There’s one differentiating factor that separates living a “common life” from those who live a high-performance lifestyle. That one factor is the most important relationship that determines the outcome of their lives………….their relationship with themselves. Stacy Raske is the Founder of Inflowential Impact, helping Executives, Business Owners, and Leaders find the key within them to unlock their untapped potential in life, love, and business...2022-03-2846 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 37- Jeremy Schreifels- Renaissance-preneur: Writing and Producing Through a Life Well-MasteredNot everyone is born to go a certain way or take a certain path while they’re here on this planet. Some accept, at an early age that they are to go to school, make good grades, go to college, get a job, and work 40 hours a week with a nice retirement egg to spend into their golden years. Jeremy Schreifels is everything, but the typical societal cliche. He’s quite the opposite. Born in Canada and raised in Minnesota, Jeremy is the epitome of what it means to break the mold, burn it, and never look...2022-03-2147 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 35- Danny Galvez, Apex, Voice Your Life Media: Plan B is Bulllsh#t!We all grow at different paces and at different levels. Some of us know what we’re supposed to do when we arrive on this planet and some of us take time ignoring that very “thing” until it becomes blatantly obvious. We all have a plan while we’re here and there are a few that do not require a “Plan B.” Danny Galvez is an Emcee/Hype-man for Apex who works with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and investors from all walks of life. He is the Founder of Voice Your Life Media which helps those same business owners and authors cr...2022-03-071h 10Addicted to WINNINGEP 33- Aimee Ball, Serial Entrepreneur: Building a Nest Egg of IndependenceIn life, there are people who think they’ll be able to take away your freedom, choices, and ultimately, your independence. And there are those who crush that toxic thinking by doing the work, making no excuses, and setting themselves up for true independence by doing the hard work. Aimee Ball is a serial entrepreneur, software creator, business coach, and consultant who went from being a single mom of 2 children with no money in the bank to someone who set herself up with a nest egg of independence for life by doing one simple thing……working her ass off. ...2022-02-2132 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 26- Scott Simons and Ben Rexrode, CMA Valley Dealerships: A Servant's Heart and Country Boy Common Sense -PART IIOne of the biggest opportunities most people miss on their way to success is only focusing on what they can get out of a relationship instead of serving their clients first. Today’s episode is part II and continues with Scott Simons of CMA Valley Dealerships and a special guest. Ben Rexrode is the General Manager for 8 CMA Valley Dealership franchises and 5 stores. He masterfully manages all departments including New Cars, Used Cars, Service, and Parts. He’s happily married and skillfully plays the violin. In this episode, Jeff has a few surpr...2022-01-0628 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 25- Jonathan Fodera, Integrated Business Financing: Busy is Not a F#cking Badge of HonorIf you’re tired of living in the world we’re in, you’re about to meet one person that has found a simple solution to changing the trajectory of life and business by simply getting back to the basics. Jonathan Fodera is co-founder of Integrated Business Financing which helps thousands of business-owners do everything from building business credit, providing credit card processing services, to securing various types of business financing to solve real-time needs for the modern entrepreneur. He’s also a savvy Real Estate investor and has become a beast in streamlining his time, allowing him to inv...2021-12-2726 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 24: Jeff Smith, Serial Entrepreneur Visionary- Family Focused LegacySome of the best things in life come from struggle, challenge, adversity, and abandonment, which drives people to go certain directions in life. Jeff Smith is the founder of Cannon Fitness and Performance, Host of the Tactical Empire Podcast, Co-Owner of 68 Rental Properties, and is a Business and Fitness Coach. His previous career took him into the Army Special Forces with the Ranger Battalion, one of the most difficult achievements to attain in the Army. He is a father to 4 children ages 2 years to 9 years of age. To say his life is busy is an understatement. T...2021-12-2048 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 22- Mike Fallat, Dream Starters Publishing: Telling the True StoryThere’s a saying that goes: “Everyone has a book in them.” And the reality is this is a true statement and it’s also true that less than 90% of the population ever start, much less finish writing a book. Mike Fallat is a best-selling author and founder of Dream Starters Publishing, helping entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and influencers write the one story they’ve all been waiting to write and don’t have time to finish in 30 days. Today, Jeff and Mike talk about the journey of schooling and education that revealed there was more for Mike to a...2021-12-0652 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 21- Jay Nixon- The Fitness Studio: A Dollar Bill of FaithIn every human being, there’s a box that gets unlocked at some point in their lives. Sometimes it comes early in life and sometimes, much later. The differentiation in when and how all stems from your focus and more importantly, your attitude. Jay Nixon is a best-selling author, speaker, coach, mentor, and founder of Thrive Forever Fit Podcast, and is owner of Thrive Fitness Studio. His drive and dedication to excellence started at a young age when he was left with only his mom after his father died suddenly. Today, he’s parlayed what many would deem a...2021-11-2939 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 19- Shawn Henry, Efficient Home Services: Visualizing an Impactful LifeEverything you have in your life, the reality you’re living in is because you brought it into existence with your thoughts, relationships, the work you’ve done and ultimately, every single choice leading up to you reading this. If you’re searching for something profound, you’ll find it in today’s episode of Addicted to Winning. Our guest is Shawn Henry, CEO and Founder of Efficient Home Services who serve their clients in Texas, Florida, and South Carolina with roofing, solar, windows and doors, and HVAC needs. Shawn is also a new owner of a gym franchi...2021-11-1522 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 18: Lisa Marie Platske- The 7 Levels of LeadershipWhen it comes to interpersonal relationships, there’s no one who can go deeper than our guest today. She goes so deep, she can see into your past and beyond your future. Lisa Marie Platske is a force of nature who made her journey into Law Enforcement as a leader, and trainer in earlier years, and after some time, she transitioned into becoming the founder, President, and CEO of Upside Thinking and is an international best-selling author in 5 countries, speaker, and coach. Lisa Marie works with people from all walks of life personally and in business. In...2021-11-081h 02Addicted to WINNINGEP 15: Daniel Blue- Quest Education- The Power of NoAt a young age, Daniel Blue realized if he was going to make it in this world, he’d need to develop a tough skin and keep pressing forward. Along the way, he took some hard hits and learned some valuable lessons about life, love, and finances that serve him well to this day. Daniel Blue started his career in Sales at the ripe young age of 18, quickly earning 6-figures while powering through an addiction that continues to plague many people today. He quickly figured out how to leverage his ability to earn and create a business. He’...2021-10-1833 minAddicted to WINNINGEP14: Sammie Knight- ReMax Expert- Knowing the True Value of Your WorthIt’s not every day you meet someone like Sammie Knight. You know the guy that walks in a room full of people, knows something about almost every single person, and always has an impactful conversation with anyone he meets. Sammie Knight is more than a father, husband, and business owner. He’s a patriarch of mankind and he doesn’t spend much time talking about his accomplishments, but rather looks for opportunities to help people in ways only written about in books. Sammie is a ReMax Experts in Mississippi, Founder of Summit Management Services, and founder of Motto...2021-10-111h 01Addicted to WINNINGEP 11: Taylor Sherman- Creating Powerful Solutions for Business PeopleAt a young age, Taylor Sherman was told by her parents she was special, and she believed it. This has been her driving force as well as being in pursuit of the “best” Taylor out there. Taylor Sherman started her sales career at the young age of 18 while attending college. She sold jewelry in the homes of other ladies and catapulted herself into advertising, and later into the world of Human Resources and Benefits Solutions. She currently works with Blue Sky Benefit Solutions and is one of the managing partners in HRevive designed to serve other members of the...2021-09-2023 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 10: Jessica Stroud- The Lady CEO: From the Corner of Poverty and Dysfunction to The Lady CEOJessica Stroud is a force of nature in life and in business. From the outside, she’s a bright, bubbly, superstar with pink shoes to match her pink-tinted hair, but when you meet her in person, you know you’re in the presence of humility, tenacity, and focus and infectious exuberance. Jessica is the epitome of living a “no-excuse” lifestyle. She’s co-owner of Midwest Insurance Agency, Founder of The Lady CEO Brand, Host of the Lady CEO Podcast, and best-selling author of The Lady CEO: From the Corner of Poverty and Dysfunction to Lady CEO. Jessica is a social me...2021-09-1348 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 7: Marc Zalmanoff- Make Good ChoicesMarc Zalmanoff aka “The Fitness Ninja” is one of those rare individuals that comes along every now and then who makes you happy to live in this world. Since 2003, he’s been helping people live happier, healthier lives through improved fitness, nutrition, and mindset. Marc is the founder and owner of Marc Z Fitness and Nutrition, host of the “Make Good Choices” Podcast, co-founder of the Fit Pro Collective, co-host of Real Talk with Real Fit Pros Podcast, a 1stPhorm Legionnaire and best-selling author of “Make Good Choices.” Over the last 19 years, he’s coached thousands of people from all wal...2021-08-2345 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 6: Jennifer Carrasco - Own Your ShitAt 24 years of age, most people were going to college, attending a tech school and simply "finding themselves." Every now and then, you meet someone who breaks the traditional path and paves their own road. Jenn Carrasco is someone who at an early age was faced with being a single mother and had no other option in her mind, but to journey into entrepreneurship. She's the Founder and CEO of Virago Skin Care Studios, Vskin Care Lines, Business and Branding Maven, and Marketing Wizardress, an Executive Business coach, and soon, a new author. (October 2021) In th...2021-08-1636 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 4: Drew Laine – Pushing Limits & Giving BackWhat drives you to be better? Pushes you to be the best version of yourself? If you don’t have an answer, it’s time to find one. Drew Laine is an entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. Every challenge he takes on disrupts each respective industry while also making a significant social impact. Drew’s current portfolio consists of 13 brands across the software, manufacturing, sporting goods, and coaching industries. On this episode of Addicted to Winning, Jeff and Drew connect over their shared passion for hockey and the impact it has on a person’s character as they grow...2021-08-0245 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 3: John Wetmore – Losing It All And Learning As You GoWhat does it take for someone to want better for themselves? How does anyone figure out how to be the person they daydream about? John Wetmore went from car repossessions, foreclosure, divorce, and bankruptcy all before he was 35 years old to never having to worry about providing for his family again. John didn’t grow up well-off and never truly experienced financial security growing up. John wanted to change his situation and now owns and operates a life insurance agency with a team of over 1200 employees. On this episode of Addicted to Wi...2021-07-2848 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 2: Matty Kondrup - Setting Up Success From The StartStarting any business often begins with trial by fire. Establishing a core set of values is an essential element to that business plan that is overlooked far too often. Matty Kondrup, better known as Matty K, is a husband, father of three, and the President and CEO of The Matty K Travel Group which employs over 40 agents nationwide and specializes in travel ranging from family getaways to destination weddings. Matty is fairly new to the travel agent world but has successfully launched and grown his business despite the COVID-19 pandemic grounding flights. On...2021-07-2827 minAddicted to WINNINGEP 1: Welcome To The JourneyA person can fill a dozen different roles on any given day. We each can be a lot of things all at once and through the various stages of life. It’s a sense of humanity that keeps us inherently linked. Welcome to Addicted to Winning hosted by Jeff Brekken. Jeff has been a lot of different people: family farmhand, hockey player, husband, insurance consultant, and much more. Every role from his past has helped him succeed during those he takes on in the future. On this episode of Addicted to Winning...2021-07-2712 min