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UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsBack to Basics: PerspectiveIn this episode, Jim shows you how the life you want is just on the other side of getting good at this, and it's worth getting good at.
2025-06-2345 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsHow do you Respond?In this episode, Jim is going to walk you through how business isn't about where you happen to be - but always about how you respond to where you are.
2025-06-1218 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsSetting Client ExpectationsIn this episode Jim demonstrates how to take the lead in setting expectations so you can create rapport with clients.
2025-06-0922 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsMake it Or Break ItIn this episode, Jim talks about how your business is driven by your decisions, but your decisions are influenced by a couple really strong factors.
2025-06-0544 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance Agents10 Principles that Guarantee You WinIn this episode Jim shares the NON NEGOTIABLES that governed how he built his business.
2025-05-1926 min
Top Traders UnpluggedUGO02: Inequality, Inflation, and the End of Consensus ft. Jim BiancoWhat if the volatility we’re seeing is not a pause in the cycle, but the start of something lasting? In this episode, Cem Karsan sits down with Jim Bianco to unpack the forces reshaping the market and the political landscape around it. From the roots of labor unrest in 1880s Chicago to rising tariffs and inflation today, they trace how decades of policy widened inequality and fractured the middle. This is a conversation about debt, power, and the limits of the old playbook. The Fed may no longer be able to step in. Passive investing may no longer of...
2025-05-141h 03
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsProjecting Posture in the Sales AppointmentIn this episode, Jim shares how important it is to project confidence and expertise in the sales appointment.
2025-05-1219 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsWanting to Win Doesn't Make You a WinnerIn this episode Jim breaks down how LEADERSHIP is the difference between those who win and those that don't.
2025-05-0520 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance Agents10 Characters that Fail, and Lessons from their FailuresIn this episode Jim introduces the audience to 10 stereotypical characters that fail at life insurance sales and then lessons to draw so you don't become like them. As always, you can connect with Jim on Instagram - @meetjimlarsen
2025-05-0142 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsSuccessful People Make Choices QuicklyIn this episode, Jim details the importance of making choices and how to do it quickly.
2025-04-2122 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsGrowth Lessons from a 16 Year OldIn this episode Jim introduces his daughter, Sadie, who shares her development journey through self harm and suicidal ideation.
2025-04-1423 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance Agents4 Ways to Deal with Your WeaknessesIn this episode Jim breaks down how to handle weaknesses in order to grow business.
2025-04-0719 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance Agents5 Lessons from Temptation IslandIn this episode Jim shares what he learned from one episode of garbage entertainment.
2025-03-3119 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsThe Most Vulnerable Episode EverThis is Jim's most raw episode as he dives into the lessons he had to learn in order to become successful.
2025-03-2449 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsWhat Can Newsies Teach Us About Sales?In this episode Jim had just watched the Newsies Musical, so he shares some sales lessons about sacrifice and ownership.
2025-03-1720 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsCan You Take A Punch?In this episode, Jim breaks down the questions we all ask ourselves and how the REAL WORK in business is building our resilience to handle the inevitable punches that get thrown our way.
2025-03-1019 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsHe Almost Quit - Here's How He Didn'tIn our first episode with a guest, Jim interviews Brett Beaudry who's only been in the industry for 6 months. He almost quit early on, but a few lessons kept him in the game. Here's what he learned.
2025-03-0348 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance Agents10 Sales LessonsIn this episode Jim shares 10 sales lessons that are VITAL for you to master.
2025-02-2425 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsYou're Still Just SurvivingIn this episode, Jim shares on how to get off the treadmill of barely surviving and into a life of actually thriving
2025-02-1725 min
Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 136: An Epic Interview with Erik Larsen!It’s that time again, where the Savage FINcast brings you what you really wants, interviews with the Man himself, Erik Larsen! Regular hosts Jim and Mark are joined by friend of the show, and Savage Dragon back-up contributor, Simon Mallette St-Pierre to talk with Erik about the big 100 page Savage Dragon 275 and what Erik’s thinking about on the road to 300!
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02:16 – Juice Man #9 and Salvage She-Newt #9 Kickstarters (NEWS)
04:09 – Erik Larsen Interview
2025-01-311h 38
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsCulture & The Learning CurveIn this episode Jim talks about creating a culture people want to be part of - and what that learning curve will look like for them.
2025-01-2744 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance Agents5 Lessons From Quitting to WinningIn this episode Jim shares 5 Lessons that he learned from QUITTING to WINNING.
2025-01-0632 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsHave You Ever Ordered OFF MENU?So we only make choices from the options we see - but those aren't the only options available to us. In this episode, Jim is going to walk you through some choices he made in his career as he battled the balance between risk and security.
Connect with Jim on Instagram: @meetjimlarsen
2024-12-2219 min
UN-Quit: A Sales & Leadership Podcast for Life Insurance AgentsI Won - But it was HardThis is episode 01, the very beginning. Meet your host, Jim Larsen, and hear his story of starting life insurance sales, quitting, coming back, and winning! In that story, you'll hear a lot about the lessons learned along the way.The clinic referenced where his daughter got her fire back can be found by clicking here.
To connect with Jim, find him on Instagram @meetjimlarsen
2024-12-1659 min
HyperfokusEn personlig historie om ADHD med eks-kriminel og iværksætter Jim Latrache-QvortrupI dagens afsnit har vi besøg af iværksætter Jim Latrache-Qvortrup, der fortæller om hans liv med ADHD, og hvordan han ser ADHD som en superpower, man blot skal lære at kontrollere. Jim blev først diagnosticeret, da han var i fængsel, men det kom ikke som nogen overraskelse for ham, da han hele sit liv har vidst, at han tænkte og opførte sig andeledes end majoriteten. Jim mener, at vi skal lave nogle samfundsstrukturelle ændringer, da han ikke synes, det er okay, at vi lever i et samfund, hvor så mange men...
2024-04-081h 33
The GrampionEpisode 2: Becoming a Champion, Grandparents Academy (ft. Aaron Larsen)Jim sits down with Aaron to talk about the Grandparents Academy. Grandparents Academy was founded to help grandparents and grandchildren reap the benefits of cross generational interaction.
Aaron Larsen recounts the story of how his grandparents impacted him to become the champion that he is today.
2023-09-2535 min
Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 125: An Erik Larsen Interview
The Savage FINcast returns with one for the ages, a knock down, drag out, slobberknocker of an interview with the one, the only Erik Larsen. FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, & Raven get the skinny on Erik’s process on Savage Dragon 263 & 264. And the details might shock and surprise you!
2023-03-292h 52
Going North Podcast#Bonus Ep. – “Unleash Your Creativity & Get Things Done!” with Jim Larsen (@WriterJimLarsen)“Let go of things that don’t matter.” – Jim LarsenToday’s featured bonus author is poet, humorist, video/filmmaker, and artist, Jim Larsen. Jim and I had a fun chat about his books, embracing your creativity, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into writingWhere Jim’s creativity comes from and how he keeps track of his ideasWhat Jim is working on nextWhat keeps Jim focused and motivated Jim’s Site: https://byjimlarsen.com/Jim’s B...
2022-12-3130 min
Going North Podcast#Bonus Ep. – “Unleash Your Creativity & Get Things Done!” with Jim Larsen (@WriterJimLarsen)“Let go of things that don’t matter.” – Jim LarsenToday’s featured bonus author is poet, humorist, video/filmmaker, and artist, Jim Larsen. Jim and I had a fun chat about his books, embracing your creativity, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into writingWhere Jim’s creativity comes from and how he keeps track of his ideasWhat Jim is working on nextWhat keeps Jim focused and motivated Jim’s Site: https://byjimlarsen.com/Jim’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00409LMRW/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=55096d71-6cd9-407e-bf33-b777f1988ec8 The opening track is...
2022-12-3130 minSavage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 120: Face Reveal Party, an Interview with Erik Larsen!
It’s photo day at the Savage FINcast, hosts Jim, Craig, and Raven have figured out how web cams work just in time for another titanic Interview with Erik Larsen. Questions abound, about the upcoming Deluxe hardcover, how Erik is feeling about Savage Dragon in 2022, what’s next for Ant, will we ever see Dragon in the Invincible TV series?, and just who was originally suppose to be in the Overlord armor in the Emperor Dragon era?
2022-11-161h 40
The Focus Initiative - with Jim LarsenYou Don't Have What it TakesIn his return from hiatus, Jim shares a personal story about how to move forward toward a goal when you're unsure you have what it takes to actually hit that goal.
2022-05-1217 minSavage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 111: 2021 Questions – An interview with Erik Larsen
Long over due, this episode of the Savage FINcast finds hosts Craig, Jim & Raven sitting down to talk turkey with Savage Dragon creator Erik Larsen. They discus the relaunch of Ant, Erik’s struggles with writers block, our thoughts on Savage Dragon in 2021, and what we might expect to see in 2022!
2021-12-172h 09
FlyingTalkers By Geoffrey ArendEscape From The World Trade Center—The Jim Larsen StoryEscape From The World Trade Center The Jim Larsen Story
As the twentieth September 11th since the World Trade Center tragedy in New York City is upon us, somber memorial services and recollections continue around the world recalling that terrible day.
We remember being at home when the doorbell rang on September 13, and there stood our friend Jim Larsen, Manager of Air Cargo Business Development for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
We were so glad to see him, we hugged, and poured him a cup of coffee. After a...
2021-09-0930 min
Guidance Accounting PodcastEpisode #2 - Mentorship, Leadership and Creating a Personal Board of Directors with Jim ZugschwertNels Larsen, CPA at Guidance Accounting interviews Jim Zugschwert, coach, speaker and author. Jim believes everyone should have their own personal board of directors to help them live a fuller life, both personally and professionally. Jim elaborates on the process of setting up a personal board of directors and discusses his book, Peak Perspective, which can be found here. Jim can be reached at: Jim@JimZugschwert.com 651-440-4048 https://jimzugschwert.com/ Jim's book, Peak Perspective, can be found here
2020-09-2934 min
Top Traders Unplugged with Niels Kaastrup-Larsen08 Global Macro Series ft Jim Bianco – 21st August 2020In today’s episode we're joined by Jim Bianco, the president and macro strategist at Bianco Research, L.L.C. Since 1990 Jim’s commentaries have offered a unique perspective on the global economy and financial markets. Unencumbered by the biases of traditional Wall Street research, Jim has built a decades long reputation for objective, incisive commentary that challenges consensus thinking. In nearly 20 years at Bianco Research, Jim’s wide ranging commentaries have addressed monetary policy, the intersection of markets and politics, the role of government in the economy, fund flows and positioning in financial markets. Jim is a true ma...
2020-08-211h 06
Top Traders UnpluggedGM08: Watch out for The Bond Market Vigilantes ft. Jim BiancoIn today’s episode we are joined by Jim Bianco, the president and macro strategist at Bianco Research, L.L.C. Since 1990 Jim’s commentaries have offered a unique perspective on the global economy and financial markets. Unencumbered by the biases of traditional Wall Street research, Jim has built a decades long reputation for objective, incisive commentary that challenges consensus thinking. In nearly 20 years at Bianco Research, Jim’s wide ranging commentaries have addressed monetary policy, the intersection of markets and politics, the role of government in the economy, fund flows and positioning in financial markets.Jim is a tru...
2020-08-211h 06Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 96: Einstein’s Sister’s Biggest Fan! An Interview with Erik Larsen!
Its post anniversary bliss as the Savage FINcast crew; Craig, Jim & Raven are joined by the man himself Erik Larsen to discuss the titanic events of Savage Dragon 250 and 251! What’s the deal with Paul? How did the 250 back-ups come about? What is Larsen’s favorite kind of music? All this in the latest episode of the Savage FINcast!
2020-08-213h 02The Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen57. Context Defines Your WinIn this episode we talk about how to define your win in different scenarios based on CONTEXT. And sometimes - your win in one context would be counterintuitive in another. That's why it's important to know your win going in to every situation! Check out Power Partners Coaching for more from Jim
2020-07-2917 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen56. Side Gig Success in Real Estate featuring James BauslaughIn this episode of our Side Gig Success series we hear how James Bauslaugh went from Pastor to Real Estate Rockstar.
2020-07-2252 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen55. Side Gig Success in Insurance featuring Jacob PogueJacob was a bartender, struggling to pay bills with a family to support. One day his wife asked him "why not us?"... In this episode Jim chats with Jacob about how he took a side-gig in Insurance sales all the way to millionaire status. If you're grinding in a job and hoping your side-gig is going to pay off...this episode is for you!
2020-07-151h 00The Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen54. Side Gig Success in Direct Sales/MLM featuring JoDee WatkinsIn this episode hear how JoDee Watkins went from working overtime as a nurse to living on a 100 acre farm with absolute time freedom because she ROCKED her side gig!
2020-07-0851 min
Top Traders UnpluggedSI95: Jim Simon’s quotes on overriding your system and how to size your positions ft. Moritz SeibertThis week, we give our thoughts on the inaccuracies of CTA replicator models, static risk versus dynamic risk, ways to approach variable position sizing, the power of a system being ‘good enough’, Jim Simon’s quotes on overriding your systems, and the recent accusation that CTAs are driving the stock market upward. Questions answered this week include: What elements of my trading system should I look to expand, if it’s going well? Can I diversify using stock sectors only? What are your thoughts on Volatility Targeting? -----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR A...
2020-07-0650 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen53. How Do You See Yourself?In this episode Jim digs into the heart of Identity vs Perspective and makes the argument that how you see yourself is how you assume everyone else sees you too. But do they? Learn why it's important to ask questions instead of making assumptions and how that can bring people TOGETHER instead of driving wedges between us. Work with Jim: www.powerpartnerscoaching.com
2020-07-0117 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen52. So You Want To Be A Millionaire?In this welcome back episode Jim gives 5 steps to hit whatever goal you have: Step 1: Position yourself where it's POSSIBLE Step 2: Learn the "HOW TO" Step 3: Follow the MANUAL Step 4: Track DATA Step 5: Be willing to GET UNCOMFORTABLE As always you can find Jim over at Power Partners Coaching
2020-06-2611 minSavage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 92: The Road to 250, an Erik Larsen FINterview
Many of us may be trapped inside due to a raging pandemic, but that doesn’t stop the Savage FINcast from rolling on. Craig, Jim, & Raven are back to record a long overdue interview with Savage Dragon front man Erik Larsen! Were we discus the challenges of Erik’s guest return to Marvel, Savage Dragon’s status while Diamond comic distribution has suspended operations, and just what the future holds for Savage Dragon on the way to 250 in the new normal.
2020-04-292h 09The Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen51. Do You Worry About What People Will Think?In this episode Jim breaks down how our brain's goal is to help us individually survive and thrive - and what that means when we want to break out of the mold we've been in. To Help Cooper: https://www.fightwithcooper.com To Join the FREE Focus Initiative Community: https://thefocusinitiative.com
2020-03-2516 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen50. Six Lessons From a Lifetime Entrepreneur (Interview with CEO Stan Tenpenny)Lesson 1: Have the right philosophy Lesson 2: Listen first Lesson 3: Know your why Lesson 4: Align your company's core values Lesson 5: Trust your timing Lesson 6: Never give up Check out Tenpenny Construction Company here. Follow Stan on Instagram here. Check out our business and life coaching book clubs here. Join the fight with Cooper here.
2020-03-181h 27The Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen49. Infertility Mess to Powerful Message: Interview with Rita RocheIn this episode Jim interviews Rita Roche from Course Correcting Fertility on how changing her mind helped to change her circumstances. You can find more from Rita at Course Correcting Fertility. You can join the Course Correcting Facebook Support Group here. If you love this podcast, join our FREE community here. And don't forget to rate and review us so others can be empowered in their journey.
2020-03-1157 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen48. How They Did It: Interview with Carrie from Burn Boot CampHow did a Stay at Home Mom of 12 years switch gears to run a thriving multi-location boutique fitness franchise? Listen in to find out! Check out our website and free community here. Check out our Book Clubs here. Check out Power Partners Coaching here.
2020-03-0428 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen47. The Reason We Get Stuck: Identity vs ProductivityJim's friend, Ashley North asked this question on Facebook: "True or false: We empower our children to navigate peer pressure by teaching their identity, not teaching them right from wrong. Why or why not?" What an awesome question - that deserves an awesome answer. In this episode Jim's going to explain 3 concentric circles: Identity, Ability, and Productivity and how we fool ourselves into thinking that we operate OUTSIDE IN when in reality it's our central IDENTITY that informs everything we do from the inside out. For info on the 995 Book Clubs...
2020-02-2619 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen46. How They Did It: Interview with Crystal from Teamotions TeaIn this episode, Jim interviews Crystal Tenpenny - the co-founder and CEO of Teamotions: A Tea Company for Emotional Well Being. Crystal and her sister liked tea, but they didn't know anything about it. Listen to hear how a single conversation between them started a business in an industry they knew nothing about! You don't have to be an expert to start a business - you just have to be curious and willing to learn. Hear how Crystal just kept taking the next step and doing the next thing - never really knowing what the w...
2020-02-191h 36The Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen45. How They Did It: Interview with Andrea from La Chica LocaIn this How They Did It Series - Jim & Jamie interview entrepreneurs who took their passion and turned it into business. But we go further and dig into exactly HOW they did it. We hope this series inspires YOU to take action to pursue YOUR passion. You can check out La Chica Loca on their website. Or on Instagram And as always - check out our community at TheFocusInitative.com
2020-02-1229 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen44. Stop Motivating and Start InspiringIn this episode, Jim answers the most common question he gets from organizational leaders: "How do I motivate my team." For more inspiration visit: www.thefocusinitiative.com For business coaching, visit: Power Partners Coaching
2020-02-0532 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen43. You Probably Don't Block Time Like This, But You'll Want ToIn this episode, Jamie Soucy (Instagram @jsoucyrn) is interviewed by Megan Sumrell on the Work + Life Harmony Podcast. She shares a unique way of time blocking that we guarantee you don't do yet - but you'll want to! Check out the Work + Life Harmony Podcast Rate & Review The Focus Initiative Podcast
2020-01-2927 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen42. A Movement of Goodness Being Driven By Platters of Meat and Cigars (Interview with Evan Darnell of the Red Meat Lover's Club)Do you have a passion? A hobby? Something you just love, but you don't get to spend much time doing it. In this episode, Jim interviews Evan Darnell, the "Secretary of Steak" for the Red Meat Lover's club about how his vision of networking, good food, great cigars, and helping others turned into a viral movement for good! Check out their website: https://rmlclub.com
2020-01-2255 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen41. Get Out of the Box You're In (Interview with Reuben from the Creator's Show)How do you get yourself out of the box you're in and design the life you want? You can check out The Creator's Show here. You can check out Jim's website here. You can check out our coaching company Power Partners Coaching here.
2020-01-1546 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen40. It's Time To Get To WorkHave you ever noticed that we're so quick to change our approach and perfect things that don't really matter? Like if you mess up the bread, you're gonna figure out what you did wrong, and you won't make that mistake again. If you try that puzzle piece in the wrong place, you'll put it aside and pick up a different one. But when things REALLY matter - like our relationships, and finances, and business...we tend to stick to what's comfortable and we rarely change our approach. In this episode, Jamie...
2020-01-0815 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen39. When You Don't Want to Say Your Resolution Out LoudIn this episode Jamie puts Jim on the spot to share his New Year's resolution - which is oddly hard for him to do. You'll learn: *Why saying our dreams out loud can be hard. *How to stop caring what other people think. *Why some resolutions just evade us. *How to shift our identity in order to adjust our outcome We also talk about our upcoming Focus Initiative Course! You can apply here: http://www.powerpartnerscoaching.com/focus-course
2020-01-0120 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen38. What would you do?Merry Christmas! In this Christmas day episode, Jim dives into niche marketing and how The Focus Initiative is specifically for people who have faith. But he defines faith as "a belief that inspires action". What do you have faith in? What is that faith inspiring you to do? If you've found a home hear, and want to join the free community. This link is for you - check out the faith filled, ass kicking community here!
2019-12-2513 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen37. The Best Network Marketing Training EverThis episode is a REPLAY of a live training Jim did for a Network Marketing Team. He talks about: *Building faith in the company as a vehicle. *Getting clear on your goal (& your goal is NOT your company) *Selling without being salesy *Building habits that drive long term success *How to reach out and when to follow up *Setting activity based goals And SO MUCH MORE! Check us out at http://www.powerpartnerscoaching.com
2019-12-1857 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen36. Get Your Spouse on Board With Your DreamAre you running a business, or do you have a hobby that your spouse just isn't supportive of? In this episode Jim is a guest on the Work Life Harmony podcast with Megan Sumrell - and she asks him how to help your spouse catch your vision. *Stop doing so many things at one time *Give each individual thing your full attention *Set expectations *Realize their frustration is out of a desire for your attention You can follow Jim on Instagram here You can get in touch with Jim...
2019-12-1128 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen35: Do the Next Best Thing- How to Move Forward When Life Throws CurveballsIn this episode Jim & Jamie are broadcasting LIVE on Facebook, and talking about how Jamie moved on when her "happily ever after" crumbled in front of her. Hear how she pulled herself up, did the next best thing, kept moving, and ultimately found a new life that she never would have been prepared for if she hadn't walked through the 'hard'. You can follow her on Instagram here. You can follow her on Facebook here. You can WATCH the livestream of this episode here. You can learn about working...
2019-12-0447 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen34. Dynamic Communication: Make Your Messaging More Effective (interview with Jill Shiefelbein)In this episode, Jamie interviews Jill Shiefelbein: an award-winning business owner, author, and recovering academic. She taught business communication at Arizona State University for 10+ years, analyzed terrorist documents to provide counter-terrorism messaging strategies to the military, and was a pioneer in the online education space. In This Episode, Hear how Jill: *Allows SMALL FOCUS to create inspiration. *Minimizes her WORDS to maximize potential clients' THOUGHTS *Limits "passion vomit" *Focuses on the whole package of verbal AND nonverbal communication *Organizes her social media NOT as a business building...
2019-11-2747 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen33. Selling Like a Superstar (Interview with professional sales coach Sean Erwin)Our guest on this episode has rocked sales in corporate America, finance, and real estate - and now shares his secrets as a professional sales coach. *Listen as Sean Erwin shares how sales is not about "being a salesperson" or having a certain personality type. *Learn WHERE advertisement money is showing the best return right now. *Learn how and when to FOLLOW UP with prospects. You can follow Sean on Instagram @seancerwin As always, you can learn more at www.powerpartnerscoaching.com
2019-11-201h 03The Focus Initiative - with Jim LarsenSifting Through The Fitness Noise (Interview with Entrepreneur and Personal Trainer: Sarah Basham)"I'm committed to the best version of myself, and I can't wait to meet you!" In this episode Jamie interviews Entrepreneur and Personal Trainer Sarah Basham on how she grew an amazing business based solely on referrals. You'll hear Sarah's philosophy on RESULTS FIRST and how to make small changes so those results last a lifetime. You'll hear how she tailors everything to her clients and "makes their goals her goals". If you're overwhelmed by health and fitness advice, let Jamie & Sarah simplify it for you! You can't kick ass at life if...
2019-11-1337 min
Top Traders UnpluggedSI61: Jim Simons & Renaissance TechnologiesIn this week’s episode, we discuss the recently published book on Jim Simons & Renaissance Technologies, why you shouldn’t be too focused on one position, why it can be difficult to avoid overriding your system based on recent fundamentals, what investors can learn from the world’s best Poker players, and why luck should only be the result of following your edge. Plenty of questions answered this week including: Should you add to winning positions? Do you only trade Breakouts or do you also use indicators? Does less volatility mean more robustness? Do you trade ETFs?-----
2019-11-101h 14
Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed WomenHow to Build a Business Without Sacrificing Your Marriage with Jim LarsenJim Larsen is here today and as always, a conversation with Jim is nothing short of amazeballs. Jim and I tackle the topic of juggling building a business when you are ALL IN without sacrificing your marriage. Jim gives some great tips and advice on this area. Spoiler alert, it is all about focus, planning, and communication.Follow Jim at powerpartnerscoaching.com and The Focus Initiative Podcast. Grab his book The Green Ninja on Amazon, too! Connect with Jim Facebook Instagram Link
2019-11-0928 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim LarsenHighlight Real (Interview with the Author Emily Paulson)"They say a picture can tell 1000 words, but it can also tell 1000 lies" In this episode Jim peels back the filters of social media and gets real with author and recovery advocate: Emily Lynn Paulson Her new book: "Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life" she details her autobiographical journey of healing from addiction and the pain that came with that journey, and in this episode we go behind the scenes and hear from Emily herself about trauma, addiction, and infidelity. We are all affected by addiction at some level...
2019-11-0654 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim LarsenCould Do vs Should Do (Moving from OVERWHELMED to FOCUSED)Ever feel like there are SO MANY things you COULD do- it’s hard to know what you SHOULD do? We all live there, and there are 2 common reactions: 1. Get overwhelmed and freeze and do nothing. 2. Halfway do lots of things but never give any one of them enough resources to make actual progress. In this episode Jim walks through how to PRACTICALLY narrow the list of COULD do down to ONE THING that should get your focus and attention. www.powerpartnerscoaching.com
2019-10-3017 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen29. Trust as Digital Currency (Interview with Brand Strategist Kristin Korn)"Trust is the digital currency on the internet right now." In this episode Jamie interviews Brand Strategist Kristin Korn on why it's important to market YOURSELF over your brand and how to practically create content to share your authentic story.
2019-10-2345 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen28. People Over Profit (Interview with Alex Belcher - Realtor Magazine Top 30 Under 30)Alex Belcher has helped clients buy and sell over 1000 properties in his 9 year career as a Real Estate Agent. He was featured on the cover of Realtor Magazine as the year's Top 30 Under 30. In this episode Jim interviews him on HOW he went from being one agent among many to one of the best. Alex's practical advice will help anyone who wants to build a lasting business based on establishing rapport and caring about people.
2019-10-1839 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen27. Interview with Megan Sumrell- ROCKSTAR Time Management and Productivity CoachIn this episode you'll get to hear time management and productivity coach Megan Sumrell talk about: *Why she uses the word "harmony" instead of "balance" *What her actual morning routine looks like *How to manage ALL THE THINGS when life is busy *How to stay organized and on task Check her out and follow her at www.megansumrell.com
2019-10-091h 07The Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen26. Belief as the Catalyst to ACTIONYou don't achieve ANYTHING that you don't work for. So whatever goals you have for your life or your business obviously require effort. But we still so often find ourselves not putting in the effort we know we should. We're not consistently doing the things we know we ought to do - WHY!? This is the question that Jim & Jamie answer in this week's episode. People will do everything they believe is both worth doing AND that they'd be successful in - so if we're not taking action, chances are it betrays the fact that w...
2019-10-0222 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen25. Your Potential Meets the "Death Crawl"When you think of what's possible for your life or your business - what data is influencing those thoughts? What metric do you use to define and understand your potential? In this episode Jim zooms in on a scene from the movie "Facing the Giants" and shows how we're often capable of WAY MORE than we give ourselves credit for. The haunting thing in all this - is that we'll only put effort toward things that we think are possible, and if we sell our potential short - we won't work to achieve g...
2019-09-2512 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen24. Life is Hard - But You Can Do Hard ThingsIn this episode Jamie shares her story from being a nurse with young babies, to starting a business in order to find herself, to losing a marriage, and finding the courage to rebuild. She realizes that life is hard and it throws curve balls - but that we have what it takes to do the hard things. And the beauty that comes on the other end can only exist because of the hard stuff we walked through.
2019-09-1814 min
FlyingTalkers By Geoffrey ArendEscape From The World Trade Center On 911 The Jim Larsen StoryPresident Donald Trump participated in somber memorial services with First Lady Melania Trump today on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks In the U.S..
We recall when New York/New Jersey Port Authority Director of Air Cargo Jim Larsen showed up at our house on September 13, 2001 with a manuscript of how he escaped the World Trade Center minutes before Tower One came crashing down.
Here is that story, word-for-word as Jim wrote it 18 years ago..
2019-09-1224 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen23. Treat Your Business Like a Business (Excerpts from a LIVE Q&A Business Webinar)How important is clarity in presenting your business? How does getting laser-focused on what's important help our efficiency and productivity? In this episode Jim & Jamie were LIVE with their private members' community talking about "Treating Your Business Like a Business". They discuss time blocking, social media marketing, morning routines, planners, dressing the part, etc... And as always - check them out at Power Partners Coaching.
2019-09-1134 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen22. Are You Ready for It? NOPE! And That's OK!I watch so many people put off doing what they really want to do because they don't feel ready or they don't feel like it's the right time... But they haven't defined what the "right time" even looks like - so even if they stepped on it, they wouldn't recognize it. In today's episode Jim is solo talking about how to choose to move forward even though you might not feel ready. You can catch Jim & Jamie at Power Partners Coaching where aspiring businesses achieve focused results.
2019-09-0411 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen21: Do it Scared, You'll Never Be Certain AnywayThere are a lot of things we COULD do, but what SHOULD we do? People freeze at this question all the time, waiting for confirmation, affirmation, even a neon sign from heaven to let them know what they should do. In this episode I share my story - and what it looks like to move forward with ZERO guarantees. What it looks like to do it scared, and without certainty.
2019-08-2815 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen20: Making the "Side Gig" the Main Thing (Interview with RN turned Entrepreneur Corey Colson from Cre-Tek)What would you do if you weren't afraid? In this episode Jim catches up with an old friend that he worked with in the ICU, and now Corey has left his day job to pursue a dream as an entrepreneur. What is the journey like to take the risk and leave what's secure for what's unknown? How hard is it to redefine yourself and pivot? What are the obstacles you face when turning your dream into a reality? These are just some of the topics we cover in this...
2019-08-2158 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen19. Finding Control in a World of ChaosWhat if the story you told of your life wasn't the only story that could be told? What if you had the power to change your situation? Would you want that power? Would you want that power even if it meant you'd be held responsible for what you did with your freedom? In this Episode I talk about competing world views of Chaos and Control and illustrate how they've been around since the beginning of time and how they impact our lives today in everything from menial tasks like finding a babysitter to hugely important things like...
2019-08-1419 minThe Focus Initiative - with Jim Larsen16. Date Night Ideas (Interview with guest: Sonya Larsen)In this episode I welcome my very reluctant and shy wife Sonya to the show to chat about Date Night ideas. Here's the summary: 1. Date nights need to be out of the ordinary 2. Date nights need to require effort 3. Date nights need to be regular We also chat about some of the reasons it's been a struggle for us as a couple to make them a priority.
2019-07-2431 min
The Focus Initiative - with Jim LarsenWake Up and stop settling!In our first ever podcast episode, Jim talks about how we often settle for less in life simply because we haven't been burned by conventional wisdom. WAKE UP! And start claiming the life you're REALLY after!
2019-04-1011 minSavage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 75: Giant Size 75th Episode! An Interview with Erik Larsen!
The Savage FINcast celebrates its 75th official episode in grand fashion, welcoming back series creator Erik Larsen to discuss the last few months of Savage Dragon, the latest issue 239, and plans for the future. We also talk about his trip to New York Comic Con, his memories of the Savage Dragon Cartoon, and just what is the deal with all the super power blood transfusions?!
Contact the Savage FINcast with all your questions, comments, and suggestions at SavageFINcast@gmail.com. Or leave a comment on our website!
2018-11-012h 53
The Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 35: Balance in Ministry and a Little Bit of Sorcery. Dr Jim Burns & David WoodTonight was so much fun! We had David Wood and Dr. Jim Burns on the show. David did some magic, and it was amazing. If you don’t watch the facebook live show, go back and find it (or skip to minute 8)!David talked about how he was able to follow his passion in ministry and builld relationships with students through magic. He wowed us all, and can wow you too. Find him at davidwoodmagic.com and follow him at davidwoodmagic.comNext, we were joined by youth ministry legend and our personal hero, Dr Jim Bu...
2018-09-2639 minThe Morning After Ministry ShowEpisode 35: Balance in Ministry and a Little Bit of Sorcery. Dr Jim Burns & David WoodTonight was so much fun! We had David Wood and Dr. Jim Burns on the show. David did some magic, and it was amazing. If you don’t watch the facebook live show, go back and find it (or skip to minute 8)!David talked about how he was able to follow his passion in ministry and builld relationships with students through magic. He wowed us all, and can wow you too. Find him at davidwoodmagic.com and follow him at davidwoodmagic.comNext, we were joined by youth ministry legend and our personal hero, Dr Jim Bu...
2018-09-2639 minSavage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 67: Things you Can’t Draw in a Coffee Shop! A Chat w/ Erik Larsen
What can heat up these cold winter nights? Why, a rip rollicking Savage FINcast interview with the man himself Erik Larsen! Craig, Jim, and Raven grill our special guest on paper size choice, the tribulations of letterers, drawing naughty things at cafes, what the future holds, and of course the latest Savage Dragon issue, 231!
As always we also have our FINteresting Conversations segment, where we as you, the listeners, to provide fun topics for us to discus on air. This episode we ask, “What minor footnote in Savage Dragon history would you like to see be...
2018-02-082h 10
Going North Podcast#Bonus Ep. – “Unleash Your Creativity & Get Things Done!” with Jim Larsen (@WriterJimLarsen)“Let go of things that don’t matter.” – Jim LarsenToday’s featured bonus author is poet, humorist, video/filmmaker, and artist, Jim Larsen. Jim and I had a fun chat about his books, embracing your creativity, and tons more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:How he got into writingWhere Jim’s creativity comes from and how he keeps track of his ideasWhat Jim is working on nextWhat keeps Jim focused and motivated Jim’s Site: https://byjimlarsen.com/Jim’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00409LMRW/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=55096d71-6cd9-407e-bf33-b777f1988ec8 The opening trac...
2017-10-0430 minSavage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 53: An Evening with Erik LarsenThe Savage FINcast hosts Craig, Jim, and Raven are once again joined by Savage Dragon creator, and Image Founder, Erik Larsen for another exciting interview of all things Savage Dragon. Topics include, the dramatic turn of Savage Dragon 218, the fates of certain random Vicious Circle goons, Mr. Glum’s trial in the latest Savage Dragon 219, the Athenscon Mighty Man one-shot, the recently revealed cover to Savage Dragon 223, and maybe what to look forward too in the big upcoming issue 225!
2017-02-071h 40
Fast Leader Show | Customer Experience Leadership096: Paul Larsen: I became very alone overnightPaul Larsen was promoted into a manager role. He wasn’t up for it so the authority went to Paul’s head. After a short period of time, Paul found himself all alone. One Thursday night, all of Paul’s direct reports went out to celebrate a birthday and he wasn’t invited. That’s when Paul realized he needed to make some changes to get over the hump.
2016-11-2331 min
Discover Best Audiobooks in Nonfiction, PhilosophyKnowings from the Silence, Vol. 3 Audiobook by Jim LarsenPlease visit https://fashabooks.com/aff/fashabooks/1607 to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Knowings from the Silence, Vol. 3 Subtitle: Even More Simple Wisdom for an Enlightened LIfe Author: Jim Larsen Narrator: Clare Feighan Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-16 Publisher: jim larsen Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy Publisher's Summary: The keys to an enlightened life can be found in The Silence. When you can quiet the mind and go deep within, when you can go beyond the influence of the ego into what is true and real, you are in the realm...
2016-06-0703 minSavage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 48: Talking about Spawn, Malcolm, and Malcolm’s Spawn – An interview with Erik Larsen
Savage Dragon’s pretty crazy at the moment, and you’re sure to have questions. Heck, we’ve got questions. Where better to get answers to those questions then asking the man himself? Craig, Jim, and Raven sit down with the one and only Erik Larsen to play catch-up on all the crazy stuff that has happened in Savage Dragon over the last year and the bomb-babyt-astic adventures in the latest issue, Savage Dragon 213! Plus, what has Erik got planned for Spawn now that the war in hell is over and Al Simmons begins his bold new era? T...
2016-05-081h 42Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 40: A Lot of Happy Accidents – An Interview with Erik LarsenThe summer rolls on, and so does the Savage FINcast! This episode hosts Craig and Jim are joined with the man himself, Erik Larsen, for one dynamite interview six months in the making. From Savage Dragon Legacy to Savage Dragon 204, no topic is left unturned. What is the method to Erik madness? Why all the blood? Why all the babies? Why is Dart so crazy? Will PJ ever stop shrinking?! Its one of the FINcast’s longest interviews yet! And you don’t want to miss it!
Also, this episode we present FINteresting Conversations, where you, the liste...
2015-07-161h 49Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 35: Talkin’ 200 With ERIK LARSEN!
This month the Fincasters skipped the news, trivia, and all the extras to give you exactly what you want need: a two-hour interview with Exhilarating Erik Larsen! Consider this your audible companion to all things Savage Dragon #200! Did you hear that? We said #200! Over twenty years in the making, Savage Dragon hits it’s newest milestone with a super-sized celebratory issue including a ton of tales which encompass darn near every comics genre. No lie!
Jim, Craig, and Raven, have a blast listening to Erik Larsen discuss all the nitty-gritty details of each story included in the one-hundr...
2014-12-122h 19Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 31: 196 European Bible Stories – Featuring Erik Larsen
Scoops are dropping like ice cream bombs on this episode of the Savage FINcast! Craig, Jim, and Raven dive right into the exciting news for San Diego Comic Con with the announcement of the exclusive GIANT SIZED KUNG FU BIBLE STORIES treasury edition. But with divine news that big, only a talk with the Big Man himself will do. ERIK LARSEN joins the FINCAST to talk about his European Tour adventures, the process of bringing together six other legendary comic creators for a one of a kind anthology, future back-ups for the future, and of course SAVAGE...
2014-07-241h 41Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 26: Past, Present, & Future – An Interview with Erik LarsenIt’s the holiday season, so we at the Savage FINcast are giving you what you want! Craig and Jim sit down to interview the big man himself, Erik Larsen! Join us as we ring in the new year by discussing the past, present, and future of our favorite funny mag!
Listen as we discuss topics such as the “chosen one”, comic book logic, aging and killing characters, Dragon’s fin, collecting old spin-off series, anniversary issues, and Dragon’s continued role in the book. In addition, we touch upon the future, as Erik talks about what we can look f...
2013-12-281h 51Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 12: Ant and Anniversaries… featuring Erik Larsen!
Where does the time go? 365…ish days ago a band of intrepid Savage Dragon fans set out on a mission to talk about their favorite comic and post the results on the internet. They said they were crazy, that it couldn’t work. But… THEY. WERE. WRONG.
The Savage FINcast is one years old this month, with 14 episodes and 6 creator interviews to show for it. Not bad for a show that primarily focuses on one comic book title, eh? To celebrate their one year anniversary, Craig, Jim, and Raven reflect on old times from long ago; fr...
2012-11-212h 00Savage FincastSavage FINcast – Episode 5: Erik Larsen’s Supreme Takeover.
Welcome back for our 5th ground shaking episode of The Savage FINcast! This episode we have with us the titanic Erik Larsen back again, this time to chat with us about the latest issue of Savage Dragon and his debut issue of Supreme!
Adam, Craig, and Jim also chat about comics, as they do.
EPISODE LINKS
Jon Day Wiki
Eisner Award Ballets (comic professionals only)
Chris G. Image Cover Recreations
Nick Justus’ Jesus E. Lee (Digital Copy Available)
Michel Fiffe’s Zegas
2012-04-151h 30