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The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhen Life Turns Upsidedown and You Go TIKTOK Viral with Driven To Courage Author Melissa HughesEP #301 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Melissa Hughes, A TikTok Influencer, International Speaker, and Best Selling Author as we discuss When Life Turns Upside Down and You Go TIK TOK Viral. She has been booked twice on The Kelly Clarkson Show and featured for the New York Times Best Seller “Primal Scream” on NBC. She has nearly a quarter million followers on TikTok, over 9 Million “Likes”, and well over 20 million views. She has been a best selling author for “She Can Laugh: A Guide to Living Emotionally, Physically and Spiritually Well”. She will be rele...2022-07-0543 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning300 Episodes! Celebratory Discussion with my Wife Lola Brauning!EP #300 - Well, here we are! 300 hundred strong, but no "digital abs" here, all the real stuff ;-) This week as we celebrate the milestone of 300 episodes on the podcast, I bring in a very special guest who has never appeared even once: my wife Lola Brauning! We talk all things relationships in business, should your spouse work with you, and we talk about our greatest conflicts of personality. Hear stories from when I was first starting our speaking 15 years ago, and how dating turned into a lifelong commitment. Plus my BRAND NEW BOOK is n...2022-07-0150 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningI Don’t Want More Clients, I just Want To Promote My Book; Help! Your Questions Answered!EP #295 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Katrina Nguyen. This entrepreneur asks: “I want to speak more, and you teach how to use speaking to grow your business...2022-05-0620 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat’s The Best Way To Get Booked To Speak? Your Questions Answered!EP #294 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Mike Raber. This entrepreneur asks: “What is the best way for getting booked on different Podcasts or Stages?” Matt tackles...2022-04-2918 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningHow Do I Know Which Social Media Platform Is Right For My Business? Your Questions Answered!EP #290 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Christine Bright. This entrepreneur asks: “How to determine which social media platforms to invest time and money in. I get emails dail...2022-01-3114 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat Makes An Entrepreneur Give Up On Their Goals? Your Questions Answered!EP #289 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Margie Dunki-Jacobs. This entrepreneur asks: “What makes an entrepreneur never give up on their goals?” Matt tackles this question and...2022-01-2411 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning5 Elements of an Effective Call To Action: Your Questions Answered!EP #288 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Dennis Mellen. This entrepreneur asks: “What's the single most important item or items to include in your call to action?” Matt t...2022-01-1716 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDo This Thing Your First Year In Business - Your Questions Answered!EP 287 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The show format for this season is “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Melissa Hughes. This entrepreneur asks: “What is the number one thing you wish you would have done in your first year as an...2022-01-1016 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDean Cain Interviews Matt Brauning on 5 Superhero Mistakes Every Leader Should Avoid!EP #283 - This week on the podcast I decided to flip the script, and put myself on the hot seat! I had the chance to sit down with Dean Cain (Superman from Lois and Clark) for a TV interview on my friend Craig Duswalt's Rock Your Life TV network. Dean asks me all about the 5 Superhero mistakes every leader must avoid! As much fun as we had during this interview, the principles behind the playful segment really do hold true. As a leader in your life and your business, you must avoid these 5 mistakes: #1...2021-12-0221 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDoes a New Product Mean a Whole New Business?EP #279 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The new show format for this season will be “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Tim Hmelar and Kitchen and Bath of Palo Alto. He asks What’s your advice for developing new habits to c...2021-10-1815 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningKnowing When To Quit and When To Keep GoingEP #278 - This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The new show format for this season will be “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Dan Nguyen and Dan X Nguyen Law Office. He asks How Do You Know When You're 3 Feet From...2021-10-1115 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningMondays with Matt - Your Questions AnsweredEP #277 -This week on the podcast we are answering your questions! Yes, that’s right, real entrepreneurs like you are asking Matt real questions about life and business, and he is answering them on the air! The new show format for this season will be “Monday’s With Matt” and a new show will drop each and every Monday with a new relevant question being discussed, coached on, and answered. This week, our question comes from Matt’s vault of commonly asked questions at speaking engagements. Here’s a few interesting ones for today: How many h...2021-08-1328 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningMoneeka Sawyer on Blissful Rental Properrty Investing...Ep #250 - This week on the podcast, I sit down with real estate investor, best-selling author and podcast host, Moneeka Sawyer aka 'the blissful millionaire.' Moneeka achieved financial freedom after turning $10,000 into more than $2,000,000, but unlike many entrepreneurs, she did it while ONLY working 5-10 hours per MONTH and with very little stress. Right now, Moneeka is on a mission to help as many people as she can to achieve financial freedom through teaching her real estate investing strategies and the mindset of bliss. Moneeka is the host of the top-rated podcast and radio show, "Real...2021-02-0539 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningHow Veterans & Service Members Can Achieve Post-Military Career Success with Matt Kuchera...Ep #242 - My guest this week is Matt Kuchera, a 12.5 year Air Force Veteran who served as a Master Military Training Instructor to mold more than 82,000 United States men and women to take on world-changing roles. Matt made the decision to walk away from the service, so that his young family could create a more stable foundation and live near his parents. Since leaving, he has earned a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Purdue University and has begun a doctorate program to become a Doctor of Technology. After graduating, Matt landed his dream job a...2020-12-0530 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningCreating ’The Vacation Effect’ in Your Business with Denise Gosnell...Ep #231 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Denise Gosnell, a serial entrepreneur, business strategist, productivity hacker, attorney, author, and real estate investor. Denise owns 3 companies: a coaching/training company, a law firm, and a real estate company. Through her company, The Vacation Effect, Inc. (www.vacationeffect.com), Denise helps busy entrepreneurs learn how to use unconventional scheduling and growth strategies to grow their business even faster by working up to 40% less. In fact, those same strategies are what allow Denise to work an average of 3 days per week running her 3 companies in 3 different industries, w...2020-09-1829 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning17 Year Old Coach, Shawn Swick, Teaches Other Teens To Be Positive & ProductiveEp #230 - Earlier this year, I met Shawn Swick, a young entrepreneur that shared a powerful story about losing a high school classmate to suicide and how the experience inspired him to study the subjects of positivity and happiness so he could prevent other people from experiencing the same fate. Shawn, still just 17 years old, now helps other high school students and young adults to become more positive, happy, strong and productive. In this conversation, I explore Shawn's upbringing, what he's learned from his research on positivity and how parents, peers and teachers can do more to r...2020-09-1131 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningEric Lupton on Building a Top Pool Safety Company While ”Disabled”...Ep #229 - This week on the show, I have a powerful interview and message to share from a hugely inspiring guest, Eric Lupton. Eric is the President of Life Saver Pool Fence, a company initially started by his family, which he joined in an admin and marketing capacity back in 1997. Having previously owned a boutique web design firm, his first work was bolstering Life Saver’s web presence, an area he oversees directly to this day. He became the company’s Executive Vice President in 2002, managing many of the company’s day-to-day operations, before taking over as Presid...2020-09-0431 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDr. Aziz Gazipura, The World’s Leading Confidence Expert, On How ANYONE Can Unleash Their Inner Confidence...Ep #228 - This week on The Driven Entrepreneur, I sit down with Dr. Aziz Gazipura, the world’s leading confidence expert, to discuss where confidence comes from, why some people struggle with low confidence and how anyone can create it in their life with a few simple steps. Dr. Aziz teaches people how to learn confidence so they can eliminate self-doubt, hesitation and social anxiety and master conversations, accelerate in their careers, and create deeply fulfilling relationships. With over 150,000 books sold, nearly 2 million podcast downloads, and a doctorate from Stanford and Palo Alto Universities, Dr. Aziz is a...2020-08-2835 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningBrandon Lyons On His Journey From Paralysis to the Paralympics...Ep #227 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Brandon Lyons, a Paralympian that has fought through incredible adversity to reach the precipice of the next Para Olympic Games. Following graduation from Penn State University in 2012, Brandon Lyons began his career with the professional services firm of Ernst & Young (EY) in the greater Washington, D.C. area. During his first year as a consultant for the Big 4 firm, Lyons was recognized as the Supply Chain Rookie of the Year. His professional career was off to a great start, but that would quickly change. On M...2020-08-2138 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningFormer CEO of Sea World Joel Manby on Leadership Through Love - Part 2 of 2Ep #226 -It's time for Part 2 of my two part interview with Joel Manby, the former President, CEO and Director of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. This week on the show, Joel and I discuss leadership and specifically what he learned while managing SeaWorld through a crisis and transformation series. As the head of SeaWorld, he controlled a $1.4 billion entertainment company with well-known brands such as SeaWorld Parks, Bush Gardens Parks and Discovery Cove. For over a decade, Joel also served as President & CEO of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned theme park and entertainment company in the United States...2020-08-1451 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningFormer CEO of Sea World Joel Manby on Leadership Through Love - Part 1 of 2Ep #225 -This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Joel Manby, the former President, CEO and Director of SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment. As the head of SeaWorld, he controlled a $1.4 billion entertainment company with well-known brands such as SeaWorld Parks, Bush Gardens Parks and Discovery Cove. For over a decade, Joel also served as President & CEO of Herschend Enterprises, the largest family-owned theme park and entertainment company in the United States with popular brands such as the Harlem Globetrotters and Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park. Even further back, Joel spent 20 years in the auto industry in ge...2020-08-0744 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningSomya Munjal on Youth Entrepreneurship & Socioeconomic Empowerment...Ep #224 - Somya Munjal, the founder of Youthful Savings, Managing Partner of CPA for the People LLP and Creative Director of Audacious Endeavors, joins me on the show this week to talk about her one clear mission in life, socioeconomic empowerment. By working hard, understanding the economy and collectively transacting consciously, she believes all can be empowered and live a better life. Somya is a social entrepreneur with a passion for helping people through financial planning, education and impact-driven entrepreneurship. She is a Certified Public Accountant, a FINRA licensed financial advisor and currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate...2020-07-3132 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningCan Learning Early With Games Make You A Genius?Ep #223 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Opher Brayer and Mark Hirsch to discuss a unique education platform called 'Games of Genius' that teaches children the foundations of how to learn. Opher, a world-famous talent coach and educator, developed this program for parents of children aged 4 and up, because the educational system hasn't changed in decades. It fails to prepare our kids for a world where robots and AI will outperform humans and replace many of the jobs that exist today. The games you’ll discover on Games of Genius have turned poor performers into stars, tr...2020-07-2434 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningExploring The Heart of Entrepreneurship With Dane Maxwell...Ep #222 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by Dane Maxwell, the best-selling author of "Start From Zero: Build Your Own Business. Experience True Freedom." Dane is a serial entrepreneur who has built 16 businesses, 11 of which failed, and learned what worked and didn't work. He now coaches entrepreneurs from around the world to teach how to build thriving businesses even when they have zero ideas, zero cash, zero experience or zero confidence. Dane believes that identity is the crux of everything and that when you figure that out, you are free. He's now coached 15 students that...2020-07-1737 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning”Is Digital Marketing The Only Future?” With John LincolnEp #221 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by John Lincoln, the CEO of Ignite Visibility which is a 3x Inc. 5000 company (2017, 2018 and 2019). John is a highly sought-after digital marketing strategist, industry speaker and winner of the coveted Search Engine Land "Search Marketer of the Year" award. With 16+ years of demanding experience, John has worked with over 1,000 online businesses including major clients like Office Depot, Tony Robbins, Morgan Stanley, Fox, USA Today, COX and The Knot World Wide. In today's interview, we will look at how John got started with his digital marketing business, how he fo...2020-07-1029 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningStop Chasing Dreams and Start Catching Them With John Bourgeois...Ep #220 - This week on the podcast, I'm joined by John Bourgeois, the host of the top-rated podcast, "The Dreamcatchers Show," and the author of the #1 Best Selling book, "The Pen and Its Author." After working in the corporate world leading, training and developing leaders for more than 15 years, he made a sudden shift by deciding to walk away. After a decade of dreaming, John decided to stop making excuses and start catching his dreams. What originally started as writing a book, evolved into a movement of Dreamcatchers, where John and his community have made the decision to...2020-07-0338 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDean Cain on Being Superman and The Choices That Shape Your Life...Ep #219 - In a very special episode of The Driven Entrepreneur podcast, I'm joined by former Superman actor Dean Cain. If you don't know Dean, he's most popular for portraying the man of steel, Superman, on the 90's TV show "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman." Beyond his well-known acting reputation, he's also a Princeton graduate and a former professional football player where he signed with the Buffalo Bills before being injured. You may have seen him hosting 'The Today Show,' appearing on Fox News and in several TV and film roles he's taken on throughout hi...2020-06-2628 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDavid Wood on his Shift From Fortune 100 Consulting Actuary to High Performance Business Coach...Ep #218 - This week, I'm joined by David Wood, a high performance coach and specialist in tough conversations, who has a fascinating origin story to share. David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies, such as Sony Music, Proctor & Gamble, and Exxon, and left this cushy job to explore both the outer world, and his own inner world. Along the way he's coached thousands of hours in a dozen countries around the globe, and is the author of Get Paid For Who You Are, with foreword by Jack Canfield of Chicken Soup fame. David inspires high...2020-06-1933 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningTravis Chambers on Video Advertising for Million Dollar Brands....Ep #217 - This week on The Driven Entrepreneur, I'm joined by Travis Chambers, the founder of Chamber Media, and a direct to consumer video advertising specialist. Travis has been recognized on the Forbes '30 Under 30' list and runs an advertising agency that has been credited with tripling the revenue of four multi-million dollar companies in the past two years. Travis' YouTube Ad "Kobe vs Messi" was recognized as YouTubes #1 Ad of the Decade and has been viewed more than 140 million times. Chamber Media has driven $360M in tracked revenue and 600M views across Facebook and YouTube...2020-06-1241 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningAndy Seth on Finding Peace Within The Struggle...Ep #216 - In this week's edition of The Driven Entrepreneur, I'm joined by Andy Set. a serial entrepreneur, best-selling author and music producer who has founded nine successful businesses and helped thousands of people to break the cycle of poverty. He's also raised millions of dollars for charities tied to this cause. Andy's the CEO of 'Flow Marketing' and serves as the Trustees Chairman for Minds Matter. Andy has been featured by national media outlets including CNBC, CBS, The Huffington Post, Wall Street & Technology, and Comcast Newsmakers. He's won numerous awards and been featured in the “Forty Und...2020-06-0543 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningAlec Torelli on Decision Making From High Stakes PokerEp #215 - In this episode of The Driven Entrepreneur, I'm joined by world renowned professional poker player Alec Torelli as we explore his unique perspective related to decision making especially in high stakes situations. As a coach and digital entrepreneur, Alec shares his knowledge and insight in regard to achieving lifestyle goals that matter. He's won millions playing in live cash games and some of the biggest tournaments both live and online and he's traveled to more than 45 countries, applying insights from his experiences towards life and business. Alec has been featured on ESPN, CBS Sports, Travel...2020-05-2930 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningMia Hewett On Using Aligned Intelligence To Live The Life You Were Meant For...Ep #214 - Mia Hewett, an international speaker, world-class business coach and the founder of Aligned Intelligence, joins me on the show this week to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and what she's learned through her coaching career. Mia invested over $500k in hiring coaches over her own before ultimately having a breakthrough and developing her own methodology that now removes blind spots, fear, anxiety and self-doubt to help people feel empowered, make accurate decisions and work smarter, rather than harder. Mia is also the author of the best-selling book, "Meant For More: Stop Secretly Struggling and Become a F...2020-05-2235 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningPeter Lazaroff on Making Smart Money DecisionsEp #213 - This week on The Driven Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm joined by Peter Lazaroff, CFA, CFP®, the Co-Chief Investment Officer at Plancorp, which is a company that manages over $4 billion of client assets. Peter is known for taking complex financial strategies and sharing them in easy to understand language everyone can apply to improve their wealth and financial habits. His insights are regularly seen around the world on major media platforms like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNBC, and The New York Times. Learn More About Peter Lazaroff, Smart Money Decisions and His Bo...2020-05-1536 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningLance Tyson on Landing HUGE Clients In Your BusinessEp #212 - Lance Tyson, an authority in the sales world with a passion for developing influential leaders, joins me on the show for this week's episode of the podcast. Lance is the President and CEO of the Tyson Group where he coaches, consults and trains sales leaders. He's leveraged this sales expertise to land some of the biggest brands and businesses as clients in the worlds of sports and entertainment including the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Yankees, the San Francisco 49ers, Madison Square Garden, LiveNation, Six Flags, and RedBull. He's also the best-selling author of the new book, "S...2020-05-0830 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDave Korsunsky Made The Coolest Entrepreneur Health App EverEp# 211 - Dave Korsunsky, a fifteen year veteran in the technology space and former Director of Technical Alliances for VMWare, Inc., joins the show this week to talk about how he's leveraged his tech background and merged it with his passion for health. In Dave's corporate career, he led strategic partnerships with global EHR companies including EPIC, Cerner, McKesson, GE, Allscripts and many more. As an avid health enthusiast, he recognized a gap in the market for a software solution that makes it easy to monitor health data and allow people to take control of their health. This led...2020-05-0133 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningMark Victor Hansen of Chicken Soup For the Soul on The Power of the AskEp 210 - Mark Victor Hansen, best known as co-author of the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' book series and brand, and Crystal Dwyer Hansen join me on the show this week to discuss the power of asking. Mark has set world records in book sales with over 500 millions books sold and he's worked his way into a worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, and entrepreneurial marketing maven. Through his work, he's helped millions of people to achieve massive success for themselves through his unique teachings and wisdom. He's the best-selling author of many popular books including 'T...2020-04-2433 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningJT McCormick, A Pimp's Son on Overcoming and Reaching The American DreamEp #209 - JT McCormick, the President and CEO of Scribe Media, joins me on the show this week to share one of the most incredible life stories I've ever heard. His company, Scribe Media, is a publishing company that helps people to write, publish and market their books. The company has worked with more than 1,500 authors and was recently ranked the #1 Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. Prior to Scribe Media, JT served as the President of Headspring Software, which he helped grow to a multi-million dollar company with over 100 employees that was repeatedly ranked...2020-04-1744 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningCole McKeel Team USA Manager on Going For The GoldEp #208 - I'm joined by Cole McKeel, the sports business development manager for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Committee and head of the accompanying US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center (USOPC). In these positions, McKeel is in charge of generating outside revenue for the two training centers located in Colorado Springs, CO and Lake Placid, NY. Cole also serves as vice president of the GoEmpire Group, a full service sports agency representing professional basketball athletes in Chicago, IL. Prior to his current role with the USOPC, McKeel worked as the marketing and media assistant as well as...2020-04-1053 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningLarry Broughton, Former Special Forces and Hotel Entrepreneur Asks For Help...Ep # 207 - In this special BONUS episode of the show, I'm joined by a former special forces operative in the Army's Green Berets, a keynote speaker for companies like Toyota, Walmart, and The Wounded Warrior Project, and a mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs, Larry Broughton. This episode was originally recorded as an Instagram LIVE with the intention of sharing what's happening with Larry's businesses in the hotel and restaurant sectors in the wake of COVID-19. Larry has an authentic and raw message to share as a leader in the hospitality industry which has been decimated from the...2020-04-0858 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningFrom Dr. To Dr. Suess - Carol Soloway on Writing a Children's Book with a 6 Year Old...Ep # 206 - My guest today, Dr. Carol Soloway, is a practicing chiropractor, Qualifed Medical Examiner and best-selling author. Known as the “Chiropractor to the Stars,” her clients include celebrities like Lisa Nichols, Marie Osmond, and the NYC Rockettes. You may recognize Dr. Soloway from her many media appearances including the ABC Morning Show, Fox Charleston, Morning blend of Tucson on ABC and CW. She's also been covered in outlet like E - The Magazine for Today’s Female Executive, Dynamic Chiropractic, and Jewish Life to name a few. Beyond news segments and print media, Dr. Soloway has served as a paid ex...2020-04-0333 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningSteve Olsher Founder of Podcast Magazine on Never Ending Pivots in BusinessEp #205 - My guest this week is Steve Olsher, the founder and editor in chief of Podcast Magazine, the host of the hit podcasts Reinvention Radio and Beyond 8 Figures and the creator of The New Media Summit live event. Steve specializes in working with entrepreneurs to leverage the power of podcasting to boost their visibility, share their message with the world and monetize the medium both as an expert guest and as a host. Unlike most experts that talk about the podcast industry, Steve focuses heavily on how being a guest expert on other people's shows can generate large amou...2020-03-2742 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningPivoting In Crisis In The Cruise Industry With Johannes VoelknerEp #204 - Johannes Voelkner joins me on the show today from Spain as he's in quarantine in his home due to Coronavirus. Johannes is the founder of Nomad Cruise, a traveling conference for digital nomads, entrepreneurs and global freedom seekers. He is also the creator of the 'Global Digital Nomad Network,' a Facebook community with close to fifty thousand members. In the wake of the virus, the cruise and travel industry have been hit hard putting Johannes' businesses in a holding pattern as the situation resolves. In today's interview, we discuss how Johannes plans to pivot...2020-03-2040 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning10 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Make Money During The Covid-19 DowntimeEp 203 - In a special live broadcast of The Driven Entrepreneur podcast, I address the elephant in the room, Coronavirus, and what it means for business owners. Many of my clients and friends (including me!) are entrepreneurs, small business owners, speakers, coaches, and other service providers. We are about to enter a very tough time, and we need to choose what to focus on. I say we choose to focus on what we CAN CONTROL. Please comment if you want a question answered or if you have your own idea to he...2020-03-1636 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningMatt McWilliams on Affiliate Promoting For EntrepreneursEp #202 - My guest this week is Matt McWilliams, an affiliate and joint venture partner manager that helps companies to make more money via affiliate marketing, leverage affiliate relationships to maximize income, rock product launches and turn the grind into less of a grind. Matt has worked with entrepeneurs and companies like Brian Tracy, Ray Edwards, Lewis Houwes, Michael Hyatt, Shutterfly, and Ziglar Inc who have trusted him to manage their affiliate launches. If you're interested in growing your influence, creating a bigger impact, and making more money, you won't want to miss this interview....2020-03-1335 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningTracy Timm on Making Your Dream Career a RealityEp #201 - My guest this week is Tracy Timm, a career clarity expert and human capital advisor. She’s the founder and creator of, The Nth Degree®, a proven methodology for career clarity and sustainability. Tracy has a degree in behavioral psychology from Yale and grad work in “design thinking” from Semester at Sea. You've seen her on FOX and CW television, and all over the radio! Her work over the last 5 years has helped 100’s of professionals find and secure their dream jobs and 100’s of companies attract, engage, and retain top talent. She believes th...2020-03-0634 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningOlympic Hopeful Sammy Schultz on Perserverance and the Pentahalon!Ep #200 - My guest this week is Samantha Schultz, an Olympic hopeful for the coming 2020 games in Tokyo, Japan. Samantha competes and trains in the sport of Modern Pentathlon which includes fencing, swimming, equestrian (horseback riding), shooting, and running. She's part of the World Class Athlete Program in the U.S. Army and has been on the USA Modern Pentathlon National and World Teams since 2010. During her athletic career, some of her key accomplishments include being a 2020 Olympic Qualifier, a Silver Medal Winner at the 2019 Pan American Games, a 2016 Olympic Alternate in Modern Pentathlon, a 6-time US N...2020-02-2843 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningMartha Lewis on Why Achievers Can't Sleep and How To Fix It...Ep #199 - My guest this week is Martha Lewis, a successful sleep expert, consultant, blogger and speaker. After struggling with her own sleep and finding the key to a better night’s rest, Martha created her Complete Sleep Solution Program. She helps busy professionals who are struggling with sleep problems or insomnia so that they can thrive in their work life, shine in their private life, and make the difference that they want in the world - all while being fully awake! In today's interview, we get into Martha's backstory, why she started The Complete Sleep Solution, an...2020-02-2131 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningAdam and Kerry Anderson on Spouses in Business Thriving Together...Ep #198 - My guests this week are Kerry and Adam Anderson, the founders of Whole Life Entrepreneurship, a company that specializes in creating business success through stronger relationships. In today's interview, we dive into the topic of business relationships including how working together as spouses almost ended their marriage when they first got started. In fact, the couple struggled for years with feelings of isolation, stress, and fear, all while running a business and raising a family. In our conversation, we discuss their process for how to properly bring family into business by treating your family like a...2020-02-1433 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningTom Schwab on Why You Should Stop Advertising and Start Podcast Guesting...Ep #197 - My guest this week is Tom Schwab, a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Interview Valet, a company specializing in helping people get booked as guests on podcasts. Tom has built several online businesses and recognizes the opportunity that podcast interview marketing presents to the entrepreneurial community. He commonly talks about how marketing, at its core, is about starting conversations with people that could become ideal customers. Tom sees podcast interviews as a medium to scale these conversations. At Interview Valet, Tom helps thought-leaders (coaches, authors, speakers, consultants, emerging brands) get featured on leading podcasts t...2020-02-0735 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningReggie Hearn, NBA Player and Professional Athlete, on the Mental Game of Success...Ep #196 - Reggie Hearn, a professional basketball player and athlete, joins the show today to talk about his journey to the top of his sport, how his mentality influenced his success, and the role of his faith and marriage. Reggie currently plays as a shooting guard for the Southbay Lakers in the NBA's G-League and formerly played for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Following the news of the death of Kobe Bryant, an icon for the Los Angeles Lakers, we spend a moment honoring Kobe and discussing how Reggie's basketball career was influenced by Kobe Bryant's greatness on...2020-01-3157 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningRachel Kaplan on How To Physically Process Emotions (Emotional Potty Training!)Ep #195 - Rachel Kaplan, a licensed psychotherapist turned podcast host joins the show this week for a deep conversation. Rachel has been practicing therapy for 13 years and recalls getting involved in the field after focusing her high-school honors project on emotional healing. She pursued Eastern Religions and Spirituality academically as an undergraduate while living in Nepal and India. She studied Western psychological methodologies in graduate school receiving her masters in Counseling Psychology. On top of her world spanning journey, she brings 15 years of teaching yoga, extensive training in cutting edge therapeutic modalities, such as Gestalt therapy and...2020-01-2448 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningLuci Dumas on 10 Big Ideas for Marketing Photography in The Real World...Ep #194 - Luci Dumas, an award winning PPA Master craftsman Photographer and coach to photographers worldwide, joins me on the show this week to talk about how to successfully market a high dollar portrait and wedding photography business. Luci has been a full-time portrait and wedding photographer for over 35 years out of San Diego, CA. She says that children are her special love as a photographer and she's always considered herself as every kid’s Aunt Luci. Her super power in coaching photography entrepreneurs is in teaching how to effectively sell commissioned wall portraits. In to...2020-01-1736 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat’s Real Happiness Miniseries Ep 6 of 6 - Stability Versus VarietyEp #193 - Welcome to part 6 of my 6 part miniseries titled, "What's Real Happiness?" In the final installment of the series, we'll discuss the topic of stability versus variety and how these two philosophies can impact happiness. If you're just jumping into this miniseries, the general focus is on defining what "real happiness" really is. Should you have missed any of the first five entries in this miniseries, you can check them out by listening back to the following episodes: Ep #188 - Part 1: Happiness and Joy Versus Purpose and Meaning Ep #189 - Part 2: Why...2020-01-1418 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat’s Real Happiness Miniseries Ep 5 of 6 - Personal Responsibility is EverythingEp #192 - Welcome to part 5 of my 6 part miniseries titled, "What's Real Happiness?" In this fifth installment, we discuss why personal responsibility is absolutely everything when it comes to happiness. We'll spend time defining what personal responsibility means in the context of happiness and reveal three key principles for taking personal responsibility that will explain why it matters. It's a great episode with a very important message that some people even find a bit controversial. Listen in and enjoy the conversation. If you're just jumping into this miniseries, the general focus is on defining what "real happiness"...2020-01-1028 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat’s Real Happiness Miniseries Ep 4 of 6 - The Power of LimitsEp #191 - Welcome to part 4 of my 6 part miniseries titled, "What's Real Happiness?" Today's episode gets into the subject of limits and the power behind them. Limits can be frustrated, they may feel limiting, but when we overcome them, they can also create profound feelings of happiness and even purpose. In this episode, I go deep in discussing how limits can be used to both understand and create happiness. This entire series focuses around the topic of defining "real happiness." If you've missed any of the first three entries in this miniseries, you can check them out...2020-01-0720 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat’s Real Happiness Miniseries Ep 3 of 6 - You Have a ChanceEp #190 - Welcome to part 3 of my 6 part miniseries titled, "What's Real Happiness?" Today's episode is called "You Have a Chance" and it's about understanding how you need to feel that you have a chance at real happiness to achieve it. This week is about the process of how you can feel like you have a final chance to win even if you internally believe you don't. Catch the first two parts of this miniseries by going back to listen to these episodes: Ep #188 - Part 1: Happiness and joy versus purpose and meaning ...2020-01-0426 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat’s Real Happiness Miniseries Ep 2 of 6 - Why Goals are Critical for HappinessEp #189 - Welcome to part 2 of my 6 part miniseries titled, "What's Real Happiness?" Today's episode covers why goals are critical for happiness. We'll talk about the philosophy of goals, why their important, and what to do with them. Overall, this miniseries will continue to flow through the concepts of happiness versus fulfillment and joy versus purpose. For the next couple weeks, BOTH weekly episodes will follow this mini series. By early January we will return to our regular Teaching Tuesday and Interview Friday format. Make sure that you are subscribed to the podcast s...2019-12-3118 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhat's Real Happiness Miniseries Ep 1 of 6 - Happiness and Joy vs Purpose and MeaningEp 188 - As we edge ever closer to the end of 2019 and the start of 2020, we are starting possibly our most important podcast miniseries for you titled, "What's Real Happiness?" This miniseries will flow through the entire concept of happiness versus fulfillment. Joy versus purpose, and why the later is so much more important than the former. I'll be covering topics of the power of goals, taking personal responsibility, finding stability, setting limits to increase happiness, and so much more. I really can't wait, and hopefully you have already hit PLAY! For the next couple w...2019-12-2819 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWinning With Words - Ep 5 of 5 - Say It Like You Mean It...Ep 187 - Welcome to Part 5 of my 5-part miniseries titled, "Winning With Words." This episode is titled "Say It Like You Mean It" and our conversation focuses around the subject of tonality. The way we use our words and the emphasis we put on them can change the meaning of what we say and especially how people interpret what we say. The classic example of this is when kids issue a half-hearted apology only to be rebuked with the phrase, "Say it like you mean it." If you missed Part 1, 2, 3, or 4, of this mini-series, make sure to l...2019-12-2427 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningKris Ward on Owning Your Time and Owning Your DayEp #186 - In this episode, I'm joined by Kris Ward to discuss owning your time and your day. Kris Ward is the founder of Win The Hour, Win the Day, both a platform and Amazon best-selling book, that helps entrepreneurs to systematically grow their business and, oh, by the way, enjoy a personal life too. After the loss of her husband, Kris returned full-time to the marketing & branding agency she had founded years earlier, only to find her business was thriving. She began teaching clients the exact systems & process that had freed her up and helped her d...2019-12-2036 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWinning With Words - Ep 4 of 5 - Never Say NeverEp 185 - Welcome to Part 4 of my 5-part miniseries titled, "Winning With Words." This episode is titled "Never Say Never" and our conversation focuses on the topic of universal quantifiers. This is a term we reference in NLP training to reference words that are all encompassing of all possibilities or none. The reality is that these words are frequently used, but rarely true. When people use terms like "always" or "never," more often than not, the statement is an exaggeration and not fully true. Today, we are going to chat about the impact of universal quantifiers to your words a...2019-12-1713 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningNorman Bell on Captivating Your Audience with Authentic Storytelling...Ep #184 - Norman Bell, the found of "Hell Yes Life" and the host of the "Hell Yes Life" podcast returns to the show to discuss captivating your audience through authentic storytelling. Norman works with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs to help them enchant their audience, amplify their influence, and transform their businesses through authentic storytelling. His past clients include Microsoft, HP, and AT&T, along with PBS travel show host, Rick Steves. In 2017, Norman launched his podcast, "The Hell Yes Life," which features inspiring stories from purpose-driven entrepreneurs, adventurers, authors and speakers. Since its launch, the podcast...2019-12-1340 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWinning With Words - Ep 3 of 5 - Getting Unstuck With WordsEp #183 - Welcome to Part 3 of my 5-part miniseries titled, "Winning With Words." In this entry, we will discuss how to use your words to get unstuck. If you've ever found yourself getting stuck in a rut, feeling like you have no options and struggling, your words can function as a key to break this stagnancy. Listen in to the full episode as I reveal techniques and strategies to accomplish this feat. If you missed Part 1 or Part 3 of this mini-series, make sure to listen back to episodes #179 and #181 where we discussed "Creating Reality" and addressed the ag...2019-12-1026 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningBob Lambert on Faith in the MarketplaceEp #182 - I'm excited to feature Bob Lambert, the host of the "Faith Marketplace" radio program, as my guest this week. "Faith Marketplace" airs in Chicago on AM 1160 on Saturdays at noon, and gets syndicated globally anywhere you listen to podcasts. Bob has over 30 years of experience in strategic business development and marketing for Muhammad Ali's fan club, and Fortune 500 companies like Procter & Gamble, Kraft, United Airlines, Citibank, and even Willy Wonka Brands, as well as being the founder of four successful entrepreneurial start-up companies. In today's interview, Bob and I discuss what it means t...2019-12-0636 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWinning With Words: Ep 2 of 5: Don't Say Don't (Or Can You?)Ep #181 - Welcome to Part 2 of my 5-part miniseries titled, "Winning With Words." In this entry, we will discuss the common saying you hear around words, "don't say don't" and talk about whether there's ever a time where it's appropriate to say "don't." If you missed Part 1 to this mini-series, make sure to listen back to episode #179 where we discussed "Creating Reality" with your words. Each Tuesday for the next three weeks, I will continue to release new installments to this series. Make sure that you are subscribed to the podcast so that you receive a...2019-12-0426 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningEd Molitor on the Intersection of Athletics and Business for Peak Performance...Ep #180 - This week on the show, I'm joined by Ed Molitor, CEO of the Molitor Group, podcast host of "The Athletics of Business," and the former head basketball coach at Texas A&M. Over the last 26 years, Ed has developed his leadership skills in both athletics and business as he's helped people become the absolute best versions of themselves. During that time, Ed worked as an NCAA coach, a mortgage broker in one of the most competitive markets in the country, and served as VP of Operations for an industry-leading recruiting firm. Ed has worked with s...2019-11-2931 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWinning With Words: Ep 1 of 5: Creating RealityEp #179 - Welcome to part 1 of a new 5-part miniseries titled, "Winning With Words." This episode marks the start to this mini-series and to kick it off, I will share on the topic of using words to create reality. Words are powerful and often taken for granted in our society. I'm wanting to bring your attention back to the words that you use on a daily basis and to help you intentionally choose words that will help to empower you and create the life you seek. This mini-series will continue for the next four weeks and each...2019-11-2627 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDerek Gallimore on Sustainable OutsourcingEp #178 - Derek Gallimore, the founder of Outsource Accelerator, joins me on the show this week to discuss the current state of the outsourcing industry and how his company goes about creating sustainability and maintaining ethical standards in this sector. Derek is passionate about helping entrepreneurs to implement outsourcing for certain areas of their businesses. He has become driven to spread this message after creating massive success for his own companies and finding that his process can be replicated by others to achieve similar results. Derek Gallimore's blend of extensive international business and travel experience means that ou...2019-11-2232 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningPower of Purpose: Ep 4 of 4: Bringing People Into Your PurposeEp #177 - Welcome to part 4 of my 4 part miniseries, "The Power of Purpose." This is the conclusion to the miniseries so make sure you've listened back to parts 1-3 which took place on episodes #171, #173, and #175, for the most complete experience. In today's episode, I discuss how to bring people into your purpose. If you're going to live a purpose filled life, it's important that you are able to inspire and motivate others to involve themselves with your purpose. Today, I discuss four key principles that help to achieve this result. Listen to the full episode for a...2019-11-1919 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningEd Eppley on Management Versus LeadershipEp #176 - Ed Eppley, a leading global expert in professional management, sales strategy, and performance management, joins me on the show today for an in-depth discussion on management, leadership, and all things team related. Ed is the author of the book "Let's Be Clear: 6 Disciplines of Focused Management Pros," and he has become a recognized authority in training major companies in the field of professional management. For more than 40 years, Ed has helped business owners apply his management system to identify and correct workplace problems. Ed has worked with executive teams at multinational companies across the U.S...2019-11-1530 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningPower of Purpose: Ep 3 of 4: Keeping The MomentumEp #175 - Welcome to part 3 of my 4 part miniseries, "The Power of Purpose." If you missed our previous two installments, make sure to listen back to episodes #171 and #173 where I covered "the 3 types of purpose" and "where to find your purpose when it's been gone." In today's episode, part 3 of the miniseries, we talk about how to keep momentum going around your purpose. It's a good question and one that I get asked quite frequently. In order to live a purpose-filled life, we need to talk about momentum and what it really means. Listen in for a...2019-11-1230 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningScott Carson on Buying Property Notes as a BusinessEp # 174 - In this episode, Scott Carson, the CEO of WeCloseNotes.com, (an Austin, Texas based real estate firm) and the host of the popular Note Closers Show Podcast, joins me for a sit-down interview. Scott has been an active real estate investor and entrepreneur since 2002, focused on the niche of distressed mortgage and note industry since 2008. He has helped to create and educate thousands of other successful note investors who have closed on thousands of deals for their own portfolios through his different educational programs. He is a highly sought-after speaker and podcast guest with hundreds of...2019-11-0833 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningPower of Purpose: Ep 2 of 4: Finding Missing PurposeEp #173 - Welcome to part 2 of my 4 part miniseries, "The Power of Purpose." Previously in part 1 of this series, we discussed the 3 types of purpose and you can revisit that conversation in episode #171. In this episode, part 2 of the miniseries, we discuss where to find your purpose when it's been gone. Listen in for an in-depth conversation about rediscovering purpose when it's missing in your life and strategies for making this happen. This mini-series will continue on Tuesdays going forward for the next 2 weeks. Each Friday, we will continue with our "Interview Fridays" format where...2019-11-0519 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningMike Hambright on Flipping Houses and Being a FlipNerdEp 172 - I'm joined this week on the podcast by Mike Hambright, a real estate entrepreneur that achieved financial freedom after more than a decade of hard work. Mike has flipped hundreds of houses and directly mentored hundreds of students that have gone on to buy thousands of properties. He’s the Founder of FlipNerd.com, and the host of the Award winning FlipNerd Real Estate Investing Secrets show which has reached millions of listeners. Mike is also a sought after advisor to the nations top real estate investors through his Investor Fuel Real Estate Mastermind. Mik...2019-11-0140 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningPower of Purpose: Ep 1 of 4: Types of PurposeEp #171 - This episode marks the official start to my four-part mini-series on "The Power of Purpose." If you missed the introduction to this mini-series, you can revisit episode #169 where I break down why I have decided to launch this series and what to expect. In this first session, I discuss the 3 types of purpose and how to tap into them. As a brief summary, these three types are your higher purpose, personal purpose, and serving purpose. Listen into the episode for a full description of each type and a breakdown of the function of each. This m...2019-10-2928 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningJesse Walker on Getting Fit Over Forty!Ep 170 - Jesse Walker, a number one best-selling author, speaker and Fitness Evangelist, joins the show this week to discuss a no-nonsense method for getting healthy at 40 and beyond. Jesse has a passion for sharing fitness knowledge and strategy to help people overcome health and life challenges and achieve life-long vitality EVEN IF they are burdened with an intense work schedule or are overwhelmed with family responsibilities. In this interview, Jesse shares how to get healthy when you feel like you're too busy. This is a great interview with unique insights and strategies to create optimal health....2019-10-2528 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningTeaching Tuesdays Are Back With The Power of PurposeEp #169 - This episode marks the return of "Teaching Tuesdays with Matt Brauning" and we are kicking it back off with the start of a brand-new 4-part miniseries on "The Power of Purpose." Today's show provides an introduction and overview for the new miniseries along with podcast updates and news. Going forward, we will release a new installment each Tuesday for the next four weeks with each episode covering a different component related to "The Power of Purpose." The podcast will continue to release twice a week with new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. The...2019-10-2215 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDavid Hoffmann on Incredible Opportunities in ChinaEp #168 - I am joined this week by David Hoffmann, a serial entrepreneur that specializes in building multi-million dollar companies. David has led the international trade powerhouse Global Regency as CEO for over 15 years, and is considered an expert in China sourcing, supply chain, private label, and brand licensing. Global Regency provides services or licenses to famous brands and retailers including JVC, Cuisinart, Aiwa, Sunbeam, K-mart, Walmart, Bunnings, and Aldi, with offices in over 6 countries. In 2016, David launched GlobalTQM.com, under the Global Regency umbrella, which assists start-ups, and entrepreneurs with quality management issues and sou...2019-10-1832 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDr. Karen Wilson-Starks on Leading Yourself FirstEp #167 - I am joined this week by Dr. Karen Wilson Starks, a best-selling author and worldwide executive leadership coach. Dr. Wilson-Starks is the CEO of Transleadership, Inc and she helps C-level executives to create dynamic organizational results through her leadership development programs. She is the author of the newly released book, "Lead Yourself First! The Senior Leader's Guide to Engaging Your People for Greater Performance and Impact." Dr. Wilson-Starks is a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a former active duty Army officer and Psychologist. Her knowledge of behavioral science and experience leading through significant challenges has equipped her to partner with executive leaders and insp...2019-10-1513 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningAllison Maslan on Scaling Your Purpose Driven BusinessEp #166 - I'm joined this week by Allison Maslan, CEO of Pinnacle Global Network, the World Leader in Scaling Businesses. Allison is the Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author of, "Scale or Fail," which is endorsed by Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran of Shark Tank. Allison has built 10 successful companies and started with her first at age 19. Her client list now includes Ben & Jerry’s, Supercuts, Merrill Lynch and Allstate. Allison and her team of CEO Mentors pay it forward by helping business owners scale their companies, fast-track their success and create a more meaningful life. The Pi...2019-10-1129 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningBob Bradley on The Power Of Publicity For EntrepreneursEp #165 - My guest today is Bob Bradley, a public relations and marketing professional. Bob has spent over 12 years in the PR industry and has worked with brands like Corey Feldman and Alan Parsons as well as with Platinum Recording Artists such as Portuagal The Man and Trapt. Bob has also helped restaurants like Jimmy's Famous American Tavern in LA, Creamistry Ice Cream, and Gringo Bandito, which is a company founded by the lead singer of the Offspring. In his role as a public relations specialist, Bob has been telling the stories of hundreds of clients within...2019-10-0829 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningJon Ferrara, Founder Nimble.com - Is It Time For "Social" CRMs?Ep #164 - My guest today is Jon Ferrara, a business pioneer and the creator of CRM solutions. Jon is a noted speaker on topics such as "Social Media’s Effects on Sales and Marketing" and he has been recognized by publications like Forbes for his work and industry contributions. Jon pioneered relationship management as the co-founder of GoldMine Software, one of the earliest innovations in CRM and marketing automation. Today, Jon continues to innovate with the launch of Nimble, his most recent venture into the software world. Nimble is now a leading Social Sales and Marketing CRM....2019-10-0436 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningChester Santos - 3 Secrets to Your Best MemoryEp #163 - My guest today is Chester Santos, "the international man of memory." Chester has left an impression on people from all over the world by not only demonstrating extraordinary feats of the mind, but also by educating others to do the same. Chester is a leading thought leader on memory skills and their effect on one's professional, personal, and academic success. He is a US Memory Champion and is widely regarded as the world's leading memory skills expert. Through his international media appearances, seminars, TEDx talk, and best-selling books, he's helped millions of people to improve...2019-10-0137 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDr. Aaron Smith on How to Improve America's Education SystemEp #162 - My guest today is Dr. Aaron L. Smith, the founder of Workplace Readiness Solutions and an expert with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). Dr. Smith assists schools, company leaders and communities to work together so they can develop and sustain a pipeline of competent and job-ready employees. A 2008 graduate of Old Dominion University with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Dr. Smith has over two decades of experience in the classroom as a mathematics teacher and administrator. He has developed a passion for workplace readiness and STEM where he has shared his knowledge as...2019-09-2718 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningVeronica Crystal Young on Overcoming Abuse and Finding Your PassionEp #161 - My guest today is Veronica Crystal Young, an Award winning speaker, actor, and producer. You may have seen Veronica on the Golden Girls TV show with Betty White, or starring in Broadway classic musicals including The Sound of Music, South Pacific, and Annie Get your Gun. Simultaneously to her acting, she built her own business for the past 20 years as CEO and producer for the Hollywood based Crystal Eyes Enterprises. At her company, she produced television pilots, promos and the popular Nature DVD Series TV ArtScapes which plays for hospital TVs across the nation. 2019-09-2436 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningIronman Rich Greene on How to Win at Sales Every TimeEp #160 - My guest today is Dr. Rich Greene, an author, business coach, entrepreneur, and Ironman triathlete. Dr. Greene is the founder of Amplifier, a business coaching and consulting company that works with corporate sales executives to achieve peak performance through his training programs. Prior to starting this company, rich worked as a corporate sales executive for more than 30 years across many different industries. Over the years, Rich employed many popular strategies to create a mindset that contributed to his success. However, it was his work as a Masters Swim Coach helping triathletes to prepare for their...2019-09-2032 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningLinda Shively on Joy Stealing DragonsEp #159 - My guest today Linda Shively shares an incredible and true story of escaping abuse, and walking through the loss of her only child just 2 weeks later. If you have ever been through the fire in life, this is an episode for you. Linda shares about the secret weapon of joy in life, and about the 5 Joy Stealing Dragons. Matt even takes the quiz live on the air, and learns how to bring back high levels of joy in day-to-day life! Linda Shively is a neuroscience and mindset expert, an award-winning speaker, and has p...2019-09-1731 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningTamara Celeste on Shifting From Wall Street & Real Estate to Purpose Driven WorkEp #158 - My guest today is Tamara Celeste, a Lawyer, Real Estate Broker, Coach, Author and purpose driven Entrepreneur. Tamara is an unshakable optimist and her mission is to empower, educate and support women in their quest to purchase real estate so that they can build wealth and increase their net worth. She helps women achieve a direct, positive financial impact on their lives and the lives of their families. Tamara believes that knowledge is incredibly powerful and empowering. This is why she has chosen to share decades of knowledge with people. She lets others leverage her...2019-09-1320 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningDiane Huth, The Accidental Career Coach, on How to Redefine SuccessEp #157 - My guest this week is Diane Huth, a self-proclaimed "Accidental Career Coach," speaker, and Amazon best-selling author. Her role can also accurately be described as a career branding coach as she helps people and companies to develop brands. Diane has worked for over 30 years with some of the largest companies in the world such as Johnson & Johnson, Frito-Lay, Nestle, and CBS. She has also worked over a decade with startup and entrepreneurial firms which she found to be exceedingly more difficult than working with existing large corporations. Diane specializes in helping people to build their personal brand...2019-09-1021 min

Speaking... of Getting BookedWelcome to Speaking... of Getting Booked!Episode #01 - Welcome to the pilot episode of Speaking... of Getting Booked with Matt Brauning. This podcast is about one thing: getting booked to speak more! If you are an established or even a newbie Motivational and Keynote speaker or coach, this podcast is for you. Going forward, I will be interviewing meeting planners, association chairs, and seminar leaders to find out what makes them book their speakers. This will give you an intimate and behind the scenes viewpoint as to what planners and promoters seek in keynote speakers. Being a veteran speaker my...2019-04-3018 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningThe Power of Public SpeakingEp #67 - In today's episode, Matt Brauning shares about the power of public speaking including where to speak, why you should speak, and how to improve your life and business by putting yourself out in front of people. (Hint: If you are fearful of being judged, then this episode is for you!) This episode was recorded as a Facebook Live. To catch the next live broadcast, make sure to follow Matt Brauning (links below) on all of his social media! As always, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe if you have not already done...2018-09-2627 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningJoshua Best - Publisher, Father, and Church PastorEp #55 - Joshua Best, the owner of Unprecedented Press, an active church pastor, and a freelance art director in the advertising industry, stops by the show today for a fantastic interview about entrepreneurship and business. Joshua and his company, Unprecedented Press, were the publishers for Matt's new book, "The Firebox Principle." In this interview, Matt reveals just how much of an impact Joshua had on his book including the ideas for the title, the cover design, and the editing. It's a great conversation and there are lots of key insights and takeaways for everyone. 2018-08-2451 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningHow To Walk Through Transitions in Life and Business...Ep #54 - In today's episode, Matt Brauning shares all about transitions and how to deal with them in life and business. This podcast session comes fresh off of Matt's move from Orange County to Michigan where he will now reside full time. In the wake of this move, Matt wanted to share about the experience of undergoing such a major life transition and three key points that he has learned along the way. Here are the three key points Matt will break down on the show: #1 Expect to Be Overwhelmed #2 Learn How to Ask F...2018-08-2133 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningThe Artisan Drive - "Because It's Beautiful"Ep #46 - In this episode, Matt Brauning discusses one of the seven primary drives that fuel entrepreneurs, The Artisan Drive. The catch phrase behind the artisan drive is "Because it's beautiful." You will learn the details of the artisan drive, famous entrepreneurs that are influenced by it, and how it shows up in leadership. This is the second part of a series of podcast episodes focused on Matt Brauning's new book, "The Firebox Principle: The 7 Drives That Fuel Every Entrepreneur." Matt's book is now available for purchase on Amazon. You can get it n...2018-07-1332 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningWhy I Wrote My First New Book in Over 10 Years...Ep #41 - Today's bonus session looks into why Matt Brauning chose to write his first new book in over ten years. After sitting down at the iHeart Media Studios for an interview with Maggi Mayfield, Matt came to a few realizations about the reason he wrote the book and why he even got started on the path of business and entrepreneurship in the first place. There's some strong reflection and insights that get shared about business and storytelling. Give it a listen and enjoy. **We are just a few weeks out from the la...2018-06-2623 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning[Bonus Session] - Big News & Major Life Update from Matt BrauningEp #33 - Matt Brauning has some big news and a major life update to share with you this week on the Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast. If you've been listening to our last couple episodes, Matt will also close the loop about the minor procedure he underwent last week. This episode came from a Monday's with Matt edition of Facebook Live and goes to the misison and heart behind this podcast. As always, please share your feedback with us via social media. You can contact Matt using the info below. Facebook: @mattbrauning 2018-05-3029 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningProcrastination and How to Overcome ItEp #31 - Is procrastination a problem in your life? Are you holding yourself back from a bigger and brighter future due to a crippling habit of procrastination? If you answered yes to one of these questions or just know that you can improve in the area of procrastination, then this episode is for you. In this session, Matt Brauning discusses the topic of procrastination, he breaks down 3 secrets that keep people in procrastination loops which prevent them from accomplishing their goals, and he reveals little-known strategies for overcoming procrastination. This is powerful stuff and it...2018-05-1824 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning[Interview] - How to Build an Authority Blueprint with Michael NeeleyEp #27 - In this episode, Matt Brauning is joined by special guest Michael Neeley to discuss how to build an authority blueprint for your business and brand. Michael Neeley is a speaker, author, and the host of the hit podcast Consciously Speaking. You can listen and subscribe to his podcast by visiting http://www.michaelneeley.com/consciously-speaking/. During this interview, Michael shares how to build your authority blueprint through 4 major pillars: ✔ Podcasting ✔ Virtual Summits ✔ Speaking from Stage ✔ Getting published as an author He will lay out the steps and even share the...2018-04-271h 03

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt BrauningHow to Take Time OwnershipEp #19 - Welcome to The Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast with Matt Brauning, Episode #19. In this episode, Matt Brauning shares how to take ownership of your time. The discussion here expands on the contents of the Episode 18 Bonus Session which described some of the ground work for effective time management. Today, Matt will break down his overall system that he uses to manage his time which he has developed after years of researching the likes of Tony Robbins, Dale Carnegie, Brian Tracy, and others. When you implement these techniques and practices, here's what you can expect t...2018-03-2346 min

The Driven Entrepreneur with Matt Brauning[Live Recording] - Mastering Sales Part 3 - Overcoming ObjectionsEp #15 - Welcome to Episode #15 of the Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast with Matt Brauning. In this episode, Matt Brauning delivers Part 3 of the Mastering Sales Series which covers the topic of overcoming objections. To make this episode even more special, Matt decided to pull the curtain back by recording this content live as a teaching segment during his 3-day mastermind intensive event, Pinnacle Partnership. Here are some key discussion points in this episode: 1.) Defining what objections actually are... and what they are not. 2.) Identifying four different methods for handling objections. 3...2018-03-091h 09