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The Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBe A Broker Of Fairness With Rich GibbonsEmployee loyalty is a competitive advantage. So how do you keep them? In this episode, John Livesay has the guest who can boil it down to one tip. Rich Gibbons, the President of SpeakInc, dives deep into the value of becoming a broker of fairness and what it brings to the industry. The one thing that needs to be everybody's North Star is that you are not trying to stack the chips in anybody's favor. Rich emphasizes how being fair to everyone makes you more advantageous in your business. Also in the business of selling himself as a speaker...2023-04-2629 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayWhat Drug Dealers Taught Me About Trust With Pamela BarnumWhat does trust look like in the criminal underworld? In this episode, John Livesay sits down with Pamela Barnum, who has been an undercover drug officer and a prosecuting attorney. She has an amazing story of how she met her husband while they were both undercovers, and we talk about what drug dealers taught her about trust. Pamela also shares strategies to improve trust and build rapport by looking at body language and other nonverbal communication techniques. Stay tuned!Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at...2023-01-2528 minPower Producers PodcastPower Producers PodcastThe Art of Telling Stories with John LivesayIn this episode of The Power Producers Podcast, David Carothers and guest host Aaron Gordon interview John Livesay, a keynote speaker, and the author of books “Better Selling Through Storytelling” and “The Sale is in the Tale”. John discusses the significance of having empathy in business, the value of storytelling, and utilizing creativity to come up with ideas that fit. Episode Highlights: John shares that he has always been passionate about storytelling and has a history in advertising, and he finds it such an amazing realm of how a story impacts us emotionally. (3:03) Aaron bel...2023-01-2352 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Poet's Keys With Tucker BryantThere are things businessmen and women, innovators, and professionals can learn from poets. They need to understand the poet’s keys. These are things like staying curious, questioning tradition, or it’s okay to be imperfect. These keys can help the everyday person do what they love with even more passion. Join John Livesay as he talks to poet and keynote speaker, Tucker Bryant. Learn more about the Poet’s Keys and how it can help you push your craft forward. Discover life through the lens of a poet and start living it with curiosity.Wann...2023-01-1128 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayPrepare For Impact With Ryan EstisTake a moment to just sit with yourself and ask, "What kind of impact do you want to create?" What is your purpose in this world? How are you impacting your friends, your business, your community, and yourself? You have to be really clear on that so that you know what direction you're going to go. Join John Livesay as he talks to the CEO of Ryan Estis and Associates and Founding Partner of ImpactEleven, Ryan Estis. Ryan is also a top-performing sales professional, a human-centered leader, and a keynote speaker. Tune in to learn why you need to...2022-12-1934 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayReal Business Connections Network With Ben AlbertWe all took a hit when COVID-19 struck the world. Many businesses closed, and many more became unemployed. Ben Albert was one of those people. Furloughed from work, he went on a downward spiral towards depression and battling imposter syndrome. Fortunately, this was only the start of his hero's journey. Now, he hosts a network of five podcasts called Real Business Connections Network and is the owner of Balbert Marketing LLC. What is the key to his success? Join this episode as he sits down with John Livesay to fill in the gaps of his story of reinvention, overcoming his f...2022-11-0930 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Selling Well with Mark CoxSales is a critical part of any business. So, how do you ensure your sales team is supported so they can perform at their best? Here to share his insight is Mark Cox, the Chief Revenue Officer of In the Funnel Sales Coaching and podcast host of The Selling Well. Joining John Livesay, Mark highlights the impact of mindset on performance by looking into how the sales process is about working together with your team and a relentless focus on the client's needs. Stay tuned as he shares advice for sales leaders on bringing important strategies to propel your...2022-10-1930 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayWhy Customers Leave With David AvrinCustomers have more power now than they had before. If your service or product isn’t great, they won’t think twice about leaving. They’re going to write you a bad review and that could be it for you. It’s very important to understand your customer’s journey really well. Know what they value and offer that to them. The competition is only getting tougher so you need to be conscious, creative, and intentional with how you deal with your customers. Join John Livesay as he talks to David Avrin about the new landscape o...2022-10-1225 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayMaster Storytelling With Mark CarpenterStorytelling is about painting a picture that people can see themselves in. It has to be relatable, and it needs to have a purpose. If your story has no point, you’re just wasting the listener’s time. Storytelling is about being vulnerable and building trust. If you’re listening to a story and you can relate to it, you feel like you can trust the storyteller even more. That is the power of storytelling and why you need to master it.Join John Livesay as he talks to Mark Carpenter about how to tell a...2022-09-2123 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHolding The Calm With Hesha AbramsFew people master being calm when arguments and conflicts surround everything. Our guest in this episode found the secret to resolving conflict and diffusing the tension in her book, Holding the Calm. Master mediator Hesha Abrams joins host John Livesay to share some inputs that will help you handle these tough situations. What do you do when people are angry or hysterical at you? How do you best deal with a situation where someone is crying? Hesha answers these questions and more while offering pragmatic ways to understand and resolve conflict. Plus, get to know a technique you can use...2022-09-1433 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayClosers Are Losers With Jeremy MinerFailing to close a deal as a salesperson is one of the most upsetting things that can happen to you. But what if I told you that it was actually your fault that you didn't get the sale. Selling is about change and most salespeople sell the product, not what the product can do for the customer. Join John Livesay as he talks to Jeremy Miner about integrating human behavior into the sales process. Jeremy has been in sales for 7 years! He is the founder of 7th Level. He is the co-author of The New Model of Selling and...2022-09-0730 minLearn Speak TeachLearn Speak TeachLST #33: John Livesay || Why “The Sale Is In The Tale”The old way to sell was to push your agenda or even pressure your buyer. Guess what? Times have changed. To stand out in the” sea of sameness,” you must be a master storyteller with a magnetic message that pulls people in. Storytelling is a powerful and persuasive way to communicate ideas. For example, a story about your company's values may keep customers loyal, and an engaging story about how you're solving customer problems may help close the sale. Join this episode with John as we explore how storytelling can be applied as a sales tool, marketing strategy, negotiation tact...2022-09-0742 minReal Business ConnectionsReal Business ConnectionsJohn Livesay || Why “The Sale Is In The Tale” (LST #33)The old way to sell was to push your agenda or even pressure your buyer. Guess what? Times have changed. To stand out in the” sea of sameness,” you must be a master storyteller with a magnetic message that pulls people in. Storytelling is a powerful and persuasive way to communicate ideas. For example, a story about your company's values may keep customers loyal, and an engaging story about how you're solving customer problems may help close the sale. Join this episode with John as we explore how storytelling can be applied as a sales tool, marketing strategy, negotiation tact...2022-09-0742 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayImpossible To Ignore With Dr. Carmen SimonAfter 48 hours, people will only remember about 10% of the things you're saying. You need to be impossible to ignore because people will forget about the other 90%. So you really have to control that 10% and be as memorable as you can. When you're giving a speech, you have to control your unifying message so that you can achieve that 10%. Join John Livesay as he talks to cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Carmen Simon about her book, Impossible to Ignore. Learn more about the science behind your brain and memories. Find out how you can control your 10% today! W...2022-08-2428 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesaySell Without Selling Out With Andy PaulSales isn’t a simple job; it takes a lot of skill to earn a buyer’s trust. So how do you sell without selling out? How do you earn that trust? John Livesay dives into sales with help from Andy Paul. With over three decades of experience under his belt, Andy gives us a glimpse at his sales insights. From building trust and communication to training and avoiding persuasion, this episode is one you can’t miss.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can he...2022-08-1725 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHuman Factor Media With Zack SlingsbyStorytelling is an effective way of getting people to buy into what you are selling. As long as you can harness the human factor in your story, you will always find someone interested in your brand. In this episode, John Livesay teams up with Zack Slingsby, the Founder of Human Factor Media. Zack discusses using literary techniques to gain attention and how to effectively leverage story-telling. Full of great insights, tune in and learn how to use story-telling to create the perfect pitch.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see...2022-08-0328 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayI Am No Limits With Brian BogertThere's a sleeping giant in every human. To awaken this giant, we need to help them grab what they believe is out of their grasp. Brian Bogert is the person that does just this. Brian is a passionate performance coach on a mission to help people prevail over the limits they’ve set for themselves. Brian disrupts the normative approach on how to create sustainable growth personally and professionally. He joins John Livesay in this episode to talk about his philosophies on how to embrace the pain to avoid suffering. Listen in as Brian shares his own story and ho...2022-07-2733 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayI'll Be Back With Shep HykenHow do you get your clients to say, “I’ll be back”? Renowned customer service and experience expert Shep Hyken believes that delivering an amazing experience is what keeps customers coming back for more. With this in mind, Shep has managed to work with companies and organizations that want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. He sits down with John Livesay in today’s episode to share how his upbringing instilled in him the values that are essential in the service industry. Listen in and learn more as Shep discloses his secrets on how to turn repeat c...2022-07-2031 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayJust Say Yes With Jim Palmer"Just say yes!" is Jim Palmer‘s battle cry. Get ready as the internationally acclaimed business coach shares valuable insights into building a business. John Livesay interviews Jim as he lets us have a look at how you can build your dream business. Jim also gives us a glimpse of his work mindset and why you need to take action. Tune in and learn more from a master of the craft and build your dream today.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can help...2022-07-0626 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesaySharing Our Stories: Tales Of Resilience And Renewal With Rick GilbertSharing our stories is one way that people communicate. Stories bind people to one another, and stories are a way to understand others. In this episode, John Livesay talks to storyteller extraordinaire, Rick Gilbert, on the art of telling your story. Rick shares how his business was born of the need to help and how he started on the path of the storyteller. Full of insight and learning, this is one episode you shouldn't miss.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can help2022-06-2923 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayPunching Above Your Weight: Taking Client Engagement To The Next Level With Heath BarnesOne of the key ingredients to having a successful business is having the right clients. In this episode, Heath Barnes joins host John Livesay to share how he’s going above and beyond when it comes to treating his clients. Heath is the Branch Manager at Cardinal Financial and host of the Mortgages Reimagined podcast. Starting with being a heavy-weight boxing champion while attending Texas A&M, where he graduated with a BBA in Business and Marketing, Heath Barnes has always been punching above his weight. Listen to his interesting journey to entrepreneurship and get tips on treating and en...2022-06-2026 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBe Unreasonable With Paul LembergHave you ever tried being unreasonable when running your business? Most people would try to be reasonable and use everyone else’s strategies. By doing this, there’s not much you can do to differentiate yourself from the pack. Learn how to be unreasonable while still finding success in your business. Join John Livesay as he talks to Paul Lemberg about his coaching program that will grant you profitability. Paul is a business coach and author of Be Unreasonable: The Unconventional Way to Extraordinary Business Results. Paul’s goal is to help small business owners and CEOs double or even t...2022-06-1526 minMaking It: How to Be a Successful Online EntrepreneurMaking It: How to Be a Successful Online EntrepreneurKnow Your Genius (John Livesay)Special "Business Revenue Leak Checklist" offer free at http://www.mrse.co/leak. Welcome to Making It! This weekly show explores the lives and stories of entrepreneurs as they share their unique perspectives on their success and the path to making it.      John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker. He shows sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling stories to win more new business. From paperboy to lifeguard to successful author and speaker, he’s had quite a ride.    In this episode of Making It, John sha...2022-06-0309 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Speak Like A Leader With John BatesDo you want to speak like a leader? There are two key things you need to remember. One, make sure you’re giving some context as to where you’re coming from. Two, be aware of the tone of your voice. John Livesay’s guest today is John Bates, the CEO and Founder of Executive Speaking Success. John is an in-demand executive coach and is one of the most prolific TED-format coaches in the world. And he’s here to help you out so you can communicate with confidence and credibility. So tune in to discover the science behind communicat...2022-02-2327 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayCommunication Connection: How To Build A Resume That Gets The Job With Daniel UseraFirst impressions last long, and the first impression usually comes from your resume when it comes to finding the right job. In today’s episode, John Livesay is joined by Daniel Usera, an Executive Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University and a Corporate Trainer and Communication Coach. Daniel is a Nationally Certified Resume Writer and has helped over 500 job seekers find employment by improving their resume, interviewing, and networking skills. He shares the key to building the right resume for getting the right job. Plus, Daniel explains how to improve your LinkedIn page and network successfully. Get more insigh...2022-02-0240 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayOwn It With Robert HuntWith the trials and problems you face every day, do you blame other people or specific circumstances? It’s time to own it. John Livesay sits down for a conversation with Robert Hunt about the importance of accountability. Robert is the business owner and forum leader of Renaissance Executive Forums Dallas. He has been a marketing and sales leader most of his career, but in 2013 he decided to transition his focus to leading business owners and CEOs in monthly peer-to-peer advisory groups. He helps leaders remove obstacles that keep them from being their best. He believes that it’s his pur...2022-01-1924 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHumbitious - The Power Of Low Ego, High Drive Leadership With Amer KaissiThe best leaders often do not see themselves as above anyone. They recognize the things they don’t know thus, striving to become even better not only for themselves but for others. If we could name the qualities that this point, it would be humility and being ambitious. Award-winning Professor of Healthcare Administration at Trinity University, Amer Kaissi, Ph.D. put the two together and came up with what he called Humbitious—which is also the title of his new book. In this episode, he joins John Livesay to shed light on these qualities and why he thinks they are im...2022-01-1034 minThe Business SphereThe Business SphereEpisode 258 John Livesay | The Power of Storytelling in Business“It doesn’t matter how big the company is. At the end of the day, it’s still a person deciding on what they think is the best… based on emotions and then backing it up with logic.”John Livesay is known as the Pitch Whisperer. He is a keynote speaker, marketing specialist, and the author of books including “Better Selling Through Storytelling” and “The Sale is in the Tale”, which is targeted towards business owners who feel they might be “drowning in a sea of sameness”.John has a passion for what makes people get inspired to do any...2022-01-0529 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayAccessing Your Massive Untapped Potential With Lynn ThomasAccessing untapped potential is difficult because you don’t know what you’re capable of. The only way to find out is by challenging yourself. Lynn Thomas, CEO of Thomas Consulting, Inc., joins John Livesay to discuss how you can uncover areas for growth and development. She started as a tax attorney, but that did not stop her from transitioning careers and exploring opportunities, finding what truly works for her. She highlights the importance of emotional intelligence in facilitating your growth to becoming your peak self. The possibilities are endless, and it’s up to you to take the proactiv...2021-12-1531 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayEarned Power With Alan UtleyMany promoted leaders are handed token power that runs out. To be a good leader, you need earned power. The show’s guest today is Alan Utley, MBA, a speaker, trainer, and coach who has shaped his career around helping leaders reach for their goals. Alan discusses with John Livesay that you create earned power when you tap your ability to influence. When you’re good at what you do and stay good at it, you build credibility. Join in the conversation and discover the power of leadership that lies inside you. Tune in and unleash your earned power!2021-12-0130 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Attention Switch With Itzik AmielDid you know that networking is all about listening? John Livesay’s guest in this episode is Itzik Amiel, the founder of EyeRon™ Group and author of The Attention Switch. Itzik shares his deeply personal story about the hug of life. It’s when the bus he was supposed to ride in exploded. Do you know what made him miss the bus and narrowly escape death? It’s hugging his girlfriend, who’s now his wife. From then on, he never passed by any opportunity to establish true connections with fellow human beings.The only way to ma...2021-11-2434 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayUnbias With Stacey GordonUnconscious bias stops you from seeing someone qualified enough to do the job. John Livesay’s guest in this episode is Stacey Gordon, author of UNBIAS: Addressing Unconscious Bias at Work. Stacey discusses with John how experiencing exclusion as a black female herself inspired her to write this book. People often hire people who look like them. We have a misguided notion that whatever we have done is the best way to do it. We dislike difference and change. Listen to this episode to discover how we can work our way to diversity and inclusion. Tune in and be unbi...2021-11-1726 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBend The Healthcare Trend With Mark GaunyaNo matter who you are or where you are in life, you should give kindness freely because leaders know how to adapt and blend with people. Learn and grow your business by being the right kind of leader. Join your host John Livesay as he talks with Mark Gaunya about the healthcare system, his passion for health and well-being, and its exponentially positive cultural and financial impact on businesses and organizations. Mark develops innovative solutions to complex challenges to save clients time and money. He is the Co-author of Bend the Healthcare Trend, a book written to demystify consumer-driven hea...2021-11-1027 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayLighthearted Leadership With Lizette WarnerThe world we live in can sometimes be really depressing. We turn on the TV, watch the news and all we see is pain and suffering. Learn how to convert those depressing thoughts into something more lighthearted. Transform your stress into positive energy. Join your host, John Livesay and his guest Lizette Warner as they discuss lighthearted leadership. Lizette is the Head of Clinical Science Global, MR Therapy of Philips and the Executive Coach of Optimum Vobis. Join in the conversation to learn how to take things slower. To take a break and just let things be more lighthearted. We don...2021-11-0321 minLive Like a Leader with John BatesLive Like a Leader with John BatesBetter Selling Through Storytelling with John LivesayJohn Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companies’ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From John’s award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turns sales teams into revenue rock stars. His TEDx talk: Be The Lifeguard of your own life has over 1,000,000 views.“John is part artist, philosopher, and sales crushing storyteller. Highly recommend John for any organization looking to change their selling style to be relevant, impactful, and to rise above the no...2021-10-2741 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayDon't Get Stuck In The Spam Dog House With Patrick BaynesAnnoyed by your emails getting caught by spam filters? You need to have a go-to-market plan so you don’t get stuck in the spam dog house. Stay on the right side of the internet and build a positive reputation as a sender. Join your host John Livesay and his guest Patrick Baynes as they discuss how you can increase productivity for better sales. Patrick is the CEO of Nerdwise and he is helping clients by giving out solutions that will help them on their sales journey. Learn how to generate leads and use the internet to your advantage.2021-10-2236 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Delight Customers And Retain Top Employees With Jason BradshawWhen it comes to business, the customer is always right. Sounds obvious but putting this into practice is a lot harder than it seems, especially when we direct it to employees, also known as the company’s first customer. Joining John Livesay in this episode is Jason Bradshaw, a global guru on customer service and author of It’s All About CEX! The Essential Guide to Customer & Employee Experience. Jason shares how putting customers and employees first ultimately leads to greater returns and better employee retention. Doing business is not just about selling a product; it’s about the experien...2021-10-1330 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayMarketing Mastery With Mostafa HosseiniWhat are the secrets in formulating the best marketing strategies to scale your business up? Join your host John Livesay as he talks with Mostafa Hosseini about lead generation, qualifying leads, implementing marketing plans, and much more. Mostafa Hosseini is an entrepreneur and business coach that could help you create and implement a one-page marketing plan in three days or less. He shares his story on why he decided to drop the digital marketing services and keep coaching and consulting. He emphasizes the importance of identifying your target market. With his top three values of growth, family business, and le...2021-10-1126 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThrive Loud With Lou DiamondToday’s guest is Lou Diamond, the founder and CEO of Thrive LOUD. Lou is passionate about helping businesses and performers thrive through all kinds of power of connecting. Lou shares with John Livesay how each person has their own world. So when you connect people, you’re bringing worlds together! Why is this important? In the world of sales and entrepreneurship, connection is at the heart of relationships. But not everyone clicks and connects with each other. How then do you increase the chances of connecting with your client? Join in to find out!Wan...2021-10-0628 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Digital Seeker With Raj De DattaThe eCommerce world teaches companies to look for customers but what they’re missing out on is attracting digital seekers. As Raj De Datta would say, there is a difference between serving a seeker VS serving a customer, and it is a vital factor in creating a whole new experience for your audience. Raj is the co-founder and CEO of Bloomreach, the leading digital experience platform for eCommerce in the US and the UK. He joins John Livesay to talk all about digital and how it transforms the lives of both people and businesses. According to Raj, a seeker is someo...2021-09-2932 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Make Informed Decisions With Pate G. SmithJust because you have covering footage for your insurance policy doesn’t mean you have the right coverage. You need to sit down and look over the terms of the policy to make informed decisions. John Livesay’s guest in this episode is Pate G. Smith, Vice President of Marketing and Attorney at McClenny, Moseley & Associates. Pate advises you to get an attorney to help you understand the policy. They can also help you make a cost-benefit analysis of the different types of coverage available. Tune in to make better, informed decisions!Wanna Host Your O...2021-09-2725 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Long Game With Dorie ClarkThink long-term. Plan for the long game and learn to reinvent yourself. Just how important is it to do this when it comes to your career? You are about to find out. Join John Livesay as he sits down with author and executive education professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, Dorie Clark as they discuss long-term strategic planning and how to reinvent yourself for success. Pay close attention and learn the ins and outs of self-assessment and self-improvement. Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Brandca...2021-09-2126 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Focus In An Unfocused World With Erik QualmanAre you easily distracted? Do you wish you know how to focus and get more work done? Erik Qualman, a keynote speaker and the author of The Focus Project, joins John Livesay as he discusses the principal components of staying focused. Erik notes that staying focused is a powerful thing that stretches the possibilities of what you can do at the moment that will also help you in the future. Learning the ways on how you can stay focused gives your mind the power to take control of what’s important and is the key to success.Wanna Host Your Own Po...2021-09-1532 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBust Your Limiting Beliefs With Christopher BurnsMost people have been thought to believe in one thing their whole life without really understanding why. Some of these beliefs would be limiting beliefs. They would stop you from reaching your full potential. Find a new identity for yourself so that you can improve in whatever business you’re doing. This is how Christopher Burns became the person he is today. Christopher is the founder of Men Mastermind. He dedicated his life to coaching men to activate their purpose, power, and prosperity. John Livesay brings him into the show to teach you how to remove your limiting beliefs and activ...2021-09-1328 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayOnline Courses Create Freedom By Teaching Your Gifts With Danny InyOnline courses are becoming more common today. These courses have become a way to share your gifts with others. John Livesay is joined by Mirasee CEO and bestselling author Danny Iny as they discuss sharing your gift and the freedom provided by online courses. Danny talks about the art of telling a story and using it to engage people and committing to learning. Learn how to be known for that one thing with which you can give the most value to the world. Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends a...2021-09-0829 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayTotal Acuity With Shlomi RonHave you ever seen an ad campaign that just grips you right from the start and won’t let go? It touches on your emotions and it makes you feel special and you relate to the product. It’s almost as if the product isn’t trying to sell to you but instead it’s telling a story. This is what the CEO of Visual Storytelling Institute and author of the book Total Acuity, Shlomi Ron does for a living. Join your host, John Livesay, as he sits down with Shlomi Ron to talk about how he takes full advantage of visua...2021-09-0131 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayDavid Stewart: Looking Towards Success And Beyond AgeBoth success and challenges will come to you regardless if you are a young student or a businessman on the verge of retirement. In that case, there’s no excuse for one not to look beyond age and embrace a learner’s mindset. Business consultant David Stewart joins John Livesay to share his inspiring journey of working with different companies for improvement and growth. He talks about his most interesting stories and takeaways when helping others build their teams, create a diverse community, and embrace stress as a springboard toward the next level. David also explains how his engineering education...2021-08-2535 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayGain The Edge With Jim PadillaMeet Jim Padilla. Jim is a master sales trainer, an expert team builder, launch expert, and one of the founders of Gain The Edge LLC. Jim has great success in helping entrepreneurs gain the edge in their business such as building teams and leading them to find their true potential. He is also great at busting everyday myths such as the “win-win” or “not being attached to the outcome”. Join your host, John Livesay as he sits down with Jim to talk about his five core values in his business and how he applies these pieces of wisdom every day.2021-08-2328 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayProfitable Relationships With Dov GordonWhen you think of leaders, you often think of the celebrity-like leader—someone charismatic and loud-spoken. They have a big fanbase and are all over social media. While they work for others, they’re just not everyone’s cup of tea. Opposite that, did you know that there is also another type of leader, the under-the-radar type? If you’re someone who’s looking to be more low-key but still get the results you want, then this episode is for you. Join host John Livesay and his very special guest, Dov Gordon, the CEO of ProfitableRelationships.com, as they talk about forg...2021-08-1837 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayRelationship Selling With Jim CathcartSelling is more than just pitching your product. John Livesay’s guest today is Jim Cathcart, a professional speaker, Hall of Famer, and author of Relationship Selling. In this episode, Jim explains how effective selling combines the elements of storytelling and relationships. Did you know that consumers are guided by their feelings when they purchase? That’s right! So if you’re empathetic to your customers and you have a relationship with them, efficient selling becomes easier for you. Want more strategies on relationship selling? Join in! Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here t...2021-08-1632 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBulletproof Selling With Shawn RhodesTake your sales career to a skyrocketing improvement when you learn the secrets of bulletproof selling as told by a war correspondent-turned international expert in improving teams’ pipeline and performance. Shawn Rhodes is a Tampa-based TEDx speaker published in news outlets like CNN, TIME, BBC, and Forbes. He joins John Livesay to share what he knows about the sales industry and the secrets that made him who he is today. For Shawn, his experience in the military jumpstarted his love for sales. He made use of it to continue excelling in the world of business by understanding the whole sale...2021-08-1135 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesaySales Sidekick With Dan T. RogersEveryone wants to be a superhero, but if you’re prepared, being a sidekick can be just as rewarding. Sales Sidekick is the brainchild of this episode’s guest, CEO Dan T. Rogers. As he says on their company website, “Your customer wants to be a superhero. You become their sidekick.” Together with host John Livesay, Dan explores what he calls “The Sidekick Mentality” We get a look at what experiences Dan drew on when he built his company. We also get their insights on sales and why Dan calls it a transfer of enthusiasm. Wanna Host Your...2021-08-0936 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Bruce Lee Of Revenue Generation With Erik LuhrsEric Luhrs is known as the Bruce Lee of Revenue Generation and is the Creator of Revenue Kung Fu. He works with entrepreneurs, experts, leaders, and founders, helping them move beyond whatever holds them back so they can rapidly grow their business and achieve their desired outcomes. Erik joins John Livesay on today’s show in a discussion about the importance of being happy and the connection between our mind, body, spirit, and wallet. He also walks us through the four levels of going from living to lifestyle to legend to legacy.Wanna Host You...2021-08-0435 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayWho's In Your Room? With Dr. Ivan MisnerWhen times are tough, you have to hold on to your network and build it like you have never done before. How mindful are you about who you let into your life and career? In this episode, Dr. Ivan Misner, the author of Who’s in Your Room, joins John Livesay to talk about curating the people you associate yourself with. Get to know Ivan’s story of origin as he shares his journey and how he started his whole process from his Brody moment to the success he has achieved so far. John and Ivan discuss the importance of serving your...2021-07-2829 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayConnecting Investors With Startups With Hall T. MartinStartup businesses must gather all the support it can in order to thrive, especially on the financial side. That’s why fundraising projects such as crowdfunding are an incredible venture every entrepreneur must try. However, without pitching to the right investors, all of these strategies would have been for naught. John Livesay sits down with Hall T. Martin, CEO and Founder of TEN Capital, to share how they guide startups in building their brand and finding the right investors for them. He explains what makes up an enticing pitch as well as the most engaging way to deliver it. Hall...2021-07-2127 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBe A Professional Human Being With Rajan NazranWe’re all born with a brain and not a calculator. That is why it’s so important to tell stories and connect with people emotionally because that is what drives business. This is what journalist and entrepreneur Rajan Nazran believes in. Calling himself a professional human, he explains on today’s show with John Livesay how being one is all about taking a deeply human approach to deal with whatever situation is on hand. They also talk about the art of storytelling, what the human experience is all about, and so much more. Rajan has travelled to over 58 countries, taking on some of...2021-06-3031 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Right Hustle With Rajesh SettyMany people say you won’t get far without hustle. In truth, it’s not just hustle that will take you far; it has to be the right hustle. John Livesay is joined by author and entrepreneur, Rajesh Setty as they discuss what the right hustle means and how you can achieve it. Rajesh talks about his early forays into writing and the rejections, and ultimately, the first book he sold. He also discusses connecting with people, generosity, and the art of learning.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends a...2021-06-2328 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayWisdom At Work With Chip ConleyWhen you were young, you had kindergarten. When you were a teenager, you had high school. When you were a young adult, you had college. What happens when you reach midlife? Research says that midlife starts at 35 and ends at 75. Does learning stop at 35? Is that why people call it a midlife crisis? Join your host, John Livesay, and his guest, Chip Conley, in this discussion about why being middle-aged is just bad branding. Chip is the Founder of Modern Elder Academy and is the best-selling author of Wisdom at Work. Learn all about the Modern Elder Academy and why Chip...2021-06-2136 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBusiness Mastery With Bill PraterIf you want to excel in business, don’t think like the players in your niche. Instead, figure out what the elite players do and emulate them. Joining John Livesay in today’s episode is Bill Prater, a business owner, entrepreneur, publisher, author, speaker, consultant, and coach. Bill is best known for his long-term success in enabling business owners and leaders to quickly eliminate personal barriers, rapidly reach their current dreams, and embark on a journey of business mastery. Today, Bill shares some insights on how you can think like an elite performer and dominate your market. Enjoy the episo...2021-06-1633 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayStrategy Sprints For SaaS With Simon SeverinoDo you want to know the secret to becoming irresistible to your clients? John Livesay’s guest might just have the thing for you. In this episode, John talks with the man who created the Strategy Sprints method, Simon Severino. Simon talks about how strategy sprints work, and how they help improve businesses. Simon and John discuss business strategies that can help double revenue. Simon shares his insights on using strategy sprints to help run your business smoother. Join in and get a few pointers on improving your business profits.Wanna Host Your Own Podcas...2021-06-0930 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayLeadership For Smart People With Adam QuineyThere is leadership and then there is leadership for smart people. What is the difference and why does it matter? Joining John Livesay on the show to enlighten us about this is Adam Quiney, a coach for the Smartest People In The Room. Smart, brilliant people often feel bored when they lack challenge or have too much of it; they fear looking stupid though they shouldn’t, and they tend to act condescendingly. Being a smart person yourself possessing these qualities, how do you lead other smart people in your team? One advice Adam gives is, you can’t think yo...2021-06-0227 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayWin-Win Selling With Doug BrownOvercoming objections is perhaps a salesperson’s biggest challenge when making a sale and the best way to do it is to make the deal a win for both parties. Doug Brown comprehensively discusses how this is done in his bestselling book, Win-Win Selling. In this conversation with John Livesay, Doug explains that storytelling, asking discovery questions, and doing follow-ups are immensely effective tools for win-win selling. If you’re having difficulty in selling and closing the deal, then this episode is for you. Join in the conversation and come out confident and ready to master the art of win-win...2021-05-2633 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayEpic Business With Justin BreenEveryone wants to be successful, but not everyone can be epic. Being epic means being able to recognize opportunities and act on them. John Livesay sits down and talks with veteran journalist and CEO Justin Breen as he talks about the impact his parents had on his life, what he learned from his years in journalism and his formula for an epic business. Learn what you need to be epic!Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Brandcasting You can helpGe...2021-05-2426 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Mirror Of Motivation With Dre BaldwinNothing ever gets better when you stop trying. Think about that the next time it gets hard to gain the motivation to keep going, when it feels as if giving up is the path of least resistance. Professional basketball player, keynote speaker and podcast host Dre Baldwin wants to spread this simple but powerful message to the world through his book, The Mirror of Motivation. Joining John Livesay on the show, Dre drums in the importance of listening to your inner voice as opposed to constantly comparing yourself to others, of doing the work as opposed to sitting down and waiting fo...2021-05-1930 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesaySecrets To Getting A Standing Ovation With Leanne ChristieGetting a standing ovation is a wonderful experience. It shows that you have done something amazing that people want to commend you for. CEO of House of O, Leanne Christie, often referred to as the million-dollar maker having steered and coached speakers throughout her career, knows exactly what it feels like to get a standing ovation. She chats with John Livesay and reveals the secrets to becoming an excellent speaker that can speak from a topic and be an expert on a topic. She believes that a speaker who gets a standing ovation is one that speaks from the he...2021-05-1735 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayRaise Your Game With Alan Stein Jr.The world tends only to see the wins and glorious moments in life. Many overlook the fact that behind all the success is the amount of work behind it, the blood, sweat, and tears shed leading towards that moment. In this episode, John Livesay is joined by the author of Raise Your Game, Alan Stein Jr. to share with us why we should not let outcomes determine our behavior and how the unseen hours we put in when no one’s looking determines our success. Having worked with amazing athletes, including Kobe Bryant, he then tells us some of the less...2021-05-1233 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayInternet Marketing Secrets With Charles ByrdWhat does it take to successfully grow your business? Charles Byrd, the CEO and Founder of PureJV, talks with John Livesay about internet marketing secrets and how his expertise in building relationships and connecting with people have helped him become an expert in his field. Charles highlights that the importance of knowing how to communicate is the stepping-stone to hitting your goal and swiftly making it through successfully. Get ready to take the first step into your own success as you learn the ropes on how Charles made it work in the business.Wanna Ho...2021-05-1032 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Art Of Attention In An Age Of Distraction With Peter LynchWith so many things going on in the digital realm and society as a whole, it is easy to be distracted and lose focus. By mastering the art of storytelling, one can also learn the meaningful art of attention. John Livesay talks with Peter Lynch, Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies, to share how to craft and deliver stories by asking the right questions and getting into engaging conversations. He explains how becoming vulnerable in storytelling is a sure path towards building trust and relationships with other people. Peter also delves into the power of stories in tapping i...2021-05-0332 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayDiscover Your WHY With Dr. Gary SanchezThere’s a big difference between knowing your why and not knowing your why. When you don’t discover your why, you can’t understand yourself. When you don’t understand yourself, you won’t find the words to articulate your message. John Livesay’s guest is Dr. Gary Sanchez, the creator and founder of the WHY Institute. John discusses with Dr. Gary how important your “why” is in figuring out your marketing strategy. Join in the conversation and discover how you can find your “why” and why you need to!Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?C...2021-04-2634 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayClozeLoop With Hilmon SoreySales is all about how you create a space that allows for honest and trusting communication. John Livesay’s guest is Hilmon Sorey, the managing director of ClozeLoop. In this episode, you’ll learn why sales is equal parts acting and psychology. Acting comes in when you speak out the script you’ve practiced a hundred times. But you own it in a way that’s engaging, trust-based, and sincere. Psychology helps you understand the triggers that attract customers to your product. Join in the discussion to learn more!Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Clic...2021-04-2136 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBig Little Breakthroughs With Josh LinknerMany people are stuck with exciting ideas that could cause significant changes but cannot bring them to the surface because of the lack of resources, funding, and motivation. But by embracing creativity and doing even the smallest, everyday innovations, you can finally realize your full potential. John Livesay is joined once more by Josh Linkner, the author of Big Little Breakthroughs, this time to share how the best concepts always start with lousy drafts and several revisions, all fueled by that single spark just waiting to grow. Josh also discusses how jazz music taught him to become creative in r...2021-04-1923 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayRisk Forward With Victoria LabalmeWhat does it take for you to start embracing uncertainties? Taking a giant leap towards the unknown results in fear, but doing so can bring you to extraordinary things you may have never expected. What is the right attitude in the face of risks? John Livesay brings in actress Victoria Labalme to dissect the many nuggets of wisdom discussed in her book Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius. She talks about how strict goal-setting may never lead to success, the five myths of achievement, and the right time to say no. Victoria also explains how art...2021-03-2627 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayTransformational Storytelling With Scott MontyA good story is defined by whether you've moved somebody emotionally or not. When you bring the emotions out, you make your audience feel like they are part of it, and that could become the best customer experience you can ever design. On today’s podcast, John Livesay welcomes Scott Monty on the show to tell us more about transformational storytelling and the concept of creating emotions in the details. Scott is a Strategic Communications and Leadership Advisor helping executives become better communicators, better leaders, and better humans with timeless and timely advice.Wanna Host Your Own Po...2020-10-2335 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Monetize Your Blog with Alex NerneyThe entrepreneurial journey is very much like your journey towards being good at sports. At first, you may find yourself in that awkward phase of just fumbling over things, and eventually, after some practice, you may well be on your way to reaching that success. John Livesay has someone whose passion in both sports and entrepreneurship lend him some parallel lessons that made him the highly successful internet entrepreneur that he is now. John sits down with Alex Nerney, the co-founder of Avocadu and Create and Go, to share with us those lessons, primarily with how he created two sepa...2020-09-2300 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesaySocial Selling And Making Creative Presentations With Mike MontagueAge old principles of sales hold true even in the era of social selling. Just with traditional selling, it is all about being creative with your presentation – a feat that can only be achieved by knowing what your client needs and building a relationship of trust with them. Joining John Livesay to talk about this is, Mike Montague, Global Head of Content and a Certified Trainer at Sandler Training. Mike is author of LinkedIn the Sandler Way, a groundbreaking book that documents some of the best practices of social selling from Sandler graduates. He also hosts the How to Succ...2020-09-0900 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesaySocial Impact Investing With Neil St. ClairDoing good and doing well is a philosophy that all entrepreneurs with a philanthropic side want to do, but there are so many ways to approach it. Neil St. Clair does his share by removing fear from everyday life through social impact investing. Neil is a serial media entrepreneur, senior marketing and startup advisor and creator of the “Intrigue Marketing” philosophy. He is currently leading the launch of a global media network focused on “investing with impact.” As a former journalist, Neil knows the value of telling a good story and he uses this ability to pitch venture deals and get hig...2020-08-1200 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayAvoid Making This Pitching Mistake With Glenn HemanesThe wow factor is what you want to have not only from what you’re saying but from the images you are showing. But what does it take to wow your audience? In this episode, John Livesay is joined by Glenn Hemanes, the Creative Director and Founder of Glenn’s Designs, who shares some tips and secrets that can create that wow factor without overwhelming, emphasizing a usual pitching mistake that you should try to avoid. They also tackle why consistency is essential and how it should be across all of your platforms, as well as how you can get t...2020-08-0500 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Be A Story Leader With Ben ZoldanListening to others and what they have to say fosters a sense of community, kinship, and empathy, and these are things we all could afford to get better at. In a time of divisiveness, listening to others might just get us to a place of, at the very least, mutual understanding, in order to foster peace. Ben Zoldan is the co-founder of Storyleaders. He sits down with John Livesay to talk about why listening to others is such an important skill that we need to hone. Listening is the gift that makes others feel seen, so let’s get to a...2020-07-2900 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayStrategic Leadership: Nurturing New Leaders And The Leadership Tree With John O’GradyStrategic leadership uses the concept of the leadership tree, where you nurture the people under your leadership until they develop to become leaders on their own. Former Division I athlete, West Point graduate, Army Colonel, and leadership coach John O’Grady joins host John Livesay in this episode to share his experience in strategic leadership in challenging situations. He is a distinguished combat leader whose unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for “extraordinary heroism in the face of an armed enemy” in recognition of their exemplary work in Afghanistan. John attributed this success to their values-based culture and used wha...2020-07-2200 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Repositioning Expert With Chala DincoyWith the ever-changing marketing landscape, it’s getting harder to grab the consumers’ attention. You would have to make shifts in your business to capitalize on what the market wants. Chala Dincoy, a marketing strategist who helps B2B service providers accelerate their growth, joins John Livesay on today’s show to talk about super niching and repositioning your message to rocket-fuel your business. Don’t miss this episode as Chala and John double down on the importance of niching down into an industry.Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my fr...2020-06-2630 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Resilient Leader With Christine PerakisThe greatest lessons and transformations come out from weathering storms in life. In one way or another, we become better, stronger, and wiser. This episode’s guest is a perfect example of someone who has come out from the other side as a resilient leader. Business growth architect, executive coach, and transformation expert, Christine Perakis, talks with host, John Livesay, about her experience and the lessons she learned from surviving two Category 5 hurricanes in two weeks. Through her upcoming book, The Resilient Leader, she shares about the resilience and leadership strategies that helped her weather the storm, literally and figu...2020-06-1721 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayStorytelling With Impact: The Secrets To Giving A TEDx Talk With Mark LovettA former corporate executive who was saved by storytelling, Mark Lovett spent many years in the computer industry in Southern California. After getting out of that, he started consulting and got dragged by one of his clients to be a co-organizer of TEDx San Diego back in 2010, eventually producing twenty TEDx events over a six-year period. Today, Mark joins John Livesay to share his secrets to giving a TEDx talk and telling stories that can impact the lives of others. Shake off your fear of public speaking. Listen to this episode and start sharing your wisdom with the world....2020-06-1248 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayBranding Secrets: Creating A Good Story With Jenny FernandezYour brand is what makes or breaks your business. That is why it is crucial to create one that speaks not only to you but also to your audience. In this episode, John Livesay talks with the global branding expert, disruptor, and innovator, Jenny Fernandez, about some innovative marketing techniques that will see your business’ growth. Sharing more branding secrets behind her success, Jenny lets us in on the crucial role storytelling plays when crafting one of your own. She talks about how stories humanize a brand and drive breakthrough ideas to improve the consumer journey. When creating one, it...2020-06-1024 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayNever Fly Solo With Waldo WaldmanEvery day of our lives, whether our personal lives or in our careers, we work our way towards conquering fear. Conscious or not, conquering fear is an essential part of paving our path towards success because if we live our lives continually held back by fear, we never truly accomplish anything. Keynote speaker and leadership expert Waldo Waldman is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Fly Solo. Waldo joins John Livesay to talk about the critical importance of conquering fear and choosing passion in our lives. Let Waldo and John help you cho...2020-06-0535 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayGame Changer With Rob AngelFrom a simple idea to a bestselling board game, Rob Angel is a success story. On today’s show, John Livesay chats with Rob who is the creator of the iconic board game Pictionary and the author of Game Changer. Using a few simple tools, a Webster’s paperback dictionary, a No.2 pencil, and a yellow legal pad, Rob created the phenomenally successful and iconic board game. Today, John and Rob talk about aligning with your goals and the importance of valuing your vision over money. They breakdown the components of Rob’s motto with the acronym OPEN (opportunities, possibilit...2020-06-0322 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Productivity Zone With Penny ZenkerThroughout our lives, our relationships with many important concepts shift. While all of these relationships are important, our relationship with time determines a lot of what our lives will be like down the line. Our relationship with time informs the way we work and if, ultimately, we can put ourselves in the right zone for productivity at the right times. John Livesay is joined by Penny Zenker, an international keynote speaker and the author of The Productivity Zone: Stop the Tug of War with Time. Penny and John delve into how our relationship with time also affects the way we...2020-05-2728 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayForged In The Fires With Rob VerhelstThe mental strength that is required to be an athlete or a fireman is just as important as physical strength. In this episode, John Livesay interviews “Fireman Rob” Verhelst who has a book out called Forged In The Fires. Fireman Rob goes over the seven catalysts that are going to allow everyone to ignite their life in a big way. He also takes a deep dive into the emotional control that’s needed and he had to learn while being a fireman as well as being in the Air Force. Learn his heroic stories of being part of the rescue...2020-05-2026 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Pitch To An Investor With Minnie IngersollIn the world of entrepreneurship, investing in people is crucial. Today, John Livesay interviews Minnie Ingersoll, the Co-founder of Shift Technologies Inc., host of LA Venture Podcast, and a Partner at TenOneTen Ventures. Minnie had an amazing career at Google and now works for a venture capital company in Los Angeles. She reveals how she looks at things and decide on which startup she’s going to fund. She also shares some insights on how you can keep going even in times when you don’t feel like it. Learn more about how you can pitch your ideas to an inv...2020-05-1329 minAbsolute Advantage PodcastAbsolute Advantage PodcastFrom Perfectionist to Progressionist, with John LivesayJohn Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker and shares the lessons learned from his award-winning sales career at Conde Nast. In his keynote Better Selling Through Storytelling, he shows companies sales teams how to become irresistible so they are magnetic to their ideal clients. After John speaks, the sales team becomes revenue rock stars who know how to form an emotional connection and a compelling sales story with clients. His TEDx talk: Be The Lifeguard of your own life has over 1,000,000 views. His best selling book is Better Selling Through Storytelling. He is...2019-09-2534 minPodcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting PassionatelyPodcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting Passionately202 John Livesay - Learning the Value of Stories00:22 – Harry recaps his past week at Podcast Movement 02:46 – Harry thanks his sponsors, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 and Beyond the Podcast 04:52 – Harry welcomes John Livesay to the podcast 05:27 – John’s origin story 08:46 – Lessons learned from starting a podcast 10:47 – How John got his first Speakers Bureau 12:59 – The genesis of The Successful Pitch Podcast 16:00 – John’s top three tips for improving your startup pitch 18:44 – John’s career trajectory 21:59 – The importance of never burning bridges 24:13 – Getting off the self-esteem roller coaster 25:11 – What John has learned through the medium of podcasting 29:03 – How John has improved as a podcast host2019-09-0151 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThink It, Be It - John Mitchell | TSP 209Everybody wants to raise their income and have success in their careers. However, even with so many things written about achieving that, it is still pretty difficult to find one that you can follow. Taking the legendary book, Think and Grow Rich, entrepreneur and success mentor John Mitchell has created a technique that practically applies its ideas through his 12-minute-a-day Think It, Be It. Debunking the idea that hard work makes you successful, John talks about working smarter instead by influencing your everyday actions and thoughts. He gives out the four categories that will change your programming so that you...2019-06-2630 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Purpose Revolution, Show Your Value And Tell Your Story - John Izzo | TSP 153Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can helpPurchase John's new bookThe Sale Is in the TaleJohn Livesay, The Pitch WhispererShare The ShowDid you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!Click this linkClick on the 'Subscribe' button below the artworkGo to the 'Ratings and Reviews' sectionClick on 'Write a Review'Love...2018-03-1440 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayGiftology: Make People Feel That They Matter - John Ruhlin | TSP 139Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can helpPurchase John's new bookThe Sale Is in the TaleJohn Livesay, The Pitch WhispererShare The ShowDid you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!Click this linkClick on the 'Subscribe' button below the artworkGo to the 'Ratings and Reviews' sectionClick on 'Write a Review'Love...2017-12-0632 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayUnleash Your Inner Company - John Chisholm | TSP100Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can helpPurchase John's new bookThe Sale Is in the TaleJohn Livesay, The Pitch WhispererShare The ShowDid you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!Click this linkClick on the 'Subscribe' button below the artworkGo to the 'Ratings and Reviews' sectionClick on 'Write a Review'Love...2017-03-0834 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayHow To Sell Your Company for Maximum Value - John Warrillow | TSP092Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can helpPurchase John's new bookThe Sale Is in the TaleJohn Livesay, The Pitch WhispererShare The ShowDid you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!Click this linkClick on the 'Subscribe' button below the artworkGo to the 'Ratings and Reviews' sectionClick on 'Write a Review'Love...2017-01-1126 minCapital Gains - Capitalism.comCapital Gains - Capitalism.comHow to Make a Successful Investment Pitch - John LivesayJohn Livesay is known as “The Pitch Whisperer.” He coaches startup founders who are seeking funding in how to best prepare their pitches to get maximum response. He knows the realm of pitching for funds inside and out, not just for the sake of getting money but also in terms of what investors are really looking for in startups and in their founders. If you are at all interested in learning how to be more effective in pitching your idea to investors, or are an investor who is looking to gain more knowledge about how to assess startups and thei...2016-11-2200 minEntrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastEntrepreneurs on Fire Business PodcastHow to engage investors to fund your startup with John LivesayAs a funding strategist, John helps Tech CEOs craft a compelling pitch that engages investors to fund their startup. He hosts The Successful Pitch podcast with investors from around the world. He won salesperson of the year during his 15 year career at Conde Nast. Sponsors: DesignCrowd: Post your design project on DesignCrowd today and get a special $100 VIP offer! Visit DesignCrowd.com/fire and enter the discount code FIRE when posting your project! ZipRecruiter: Looking for quality candidates to help you grow your business? Find out today why ZipRecruiter has been used by over...2016-09-1220 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayStartup Tricks Of The Trade, John Shumate | TSP069Wanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can helpPurchase John's new bookThe Sale Is in the TaleJohn Livesay, The Pitch WhispererShare The ShowDid you enjoy the show? I'd love it if you subscribed today and left us a 5-star review!Click this linkClick on the 'Subscribe' button below the artworkGo to the 'Ratings and Reviews' sectionClick on 'Write a Review'Love...2016-07-2530 minLet\'s Talk Serious Startups: The Nuts & BoltsLet's Talk Serious Startups: The Nuts & BoltsEP39: Startup Capital Raising Expert John Livesay Explains How To Perfect Your PitchIn this great episode, John Livesay dives into the complexities of raising capital, how to impress potential investors, and 3 things you better be able to answer!2016-04-1300 minThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayThe Successful Pitch with John LivesayTSP015 | John Allen - The Anatomy of Securing Investments for Market-place InnovatorWanna Host Your Own Podcast?Click here to see how my friends at Podetize can helpPurchase John's new bookThe Sale Is in the TaleJohn Livesay, The Pitch WhispererShare The ShowDid you enjoy the show? 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