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Insights into SuccessCritcal Thinking - A Skill in short supply!In part two of this discussion, our host Paul Dodds discusses critical thinking and why he thinks its in short supply right now and the ramifications. Whether in business or other aspects of your life, he calls upon us all not to be lazy and apply critical thinking.1:00 Introduction1:38 Carbon Dioxide and Global Warming9:06 Only getting information from one source!17:16 My process with critical thinking23:03 George Orwell's 1984!For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.com...2025-04-0128 minInsights into SuccessNever Eat Alone - Book ReviewWelcome to this Read to Succeed episode where your host Paul Dodds shares his thoughts and key takeaways from the book "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi.If you have never been into networking, then this book could be for you. Keith Ferrazzi is an exceptional networker. He is dedicated and strategic in his approach, but unlike most, he aims to give without any expectation of receiving.The book was written back in 2005 and along with remaining relevant to today, it gives a timely reminder to how far technology has advanced in the nearly 20 years!2024-04-1109 minInsights into SuccessBe Useful - According to Arnold Schwarzenegger!In this episode of "Read to Succeed" your host Paul Dodds reviews Arnold Schwarzengger's latest book:Be Useful: Seven Tools For Life.Find out Paul's thoughts on this book - you may need to read it too!For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d@isintosuccess.comThanks for supporting us in our...2024-01-2304 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Connor SnyderConnor Snyder has gone a long way in a pretty short space of time! His side hustle has become a business with 100 staff and is now very much his full time focus! He even boasts Grant Cardone as a client!Like most, Connor has had his challenges, but undaunted his business continues to thrive in a niche within the Social Media industry with few competitors. In this Read to Succeed interview Connor shares his two favorite books, neither of which are business books!If you are wanting something different to read, but guaranteed t...2023-04-1913 minInsights into SuccessConnor Snyder's Storyy helping Grant Cardone - Part 2Connor Snyder has gone a long way in a pretty short space of time! His side hustle has become a business with 100 staff and is now very much his full time focus! He even boasts Grant Cardone as a client!Like most, Connor has had his challenges, but undaunted his business continues to thrive in a niche within the Social Media industry with few competitors.In this two part interview, Connor gives us insights into his challenges, how he has overcome them and what he considers are the secrets to success! Part 20:42 C...2023-04-1229 minInsights into SuccessConnor Snyder's Storyy helping Grant Cardone!Connor Snyder has gone a long way in a pretty short space of time! His side hustle has become a business with 100 staff and is now very much his full time focus! He even boasts Grant Cardone as a client!Like most, Connor has had his challenges, but undaunted his business continues to thrive in a niche within the Social Media industry with few competitors.In this two part interview, Connor gives us insights into his challenges, how he has overcome them and what he considers are the secrets to success!Part 11:02...2023-04-0532 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Fitz Koehler Fitz Koehler is among the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in America.With a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and decades of experience teaching fitness worldwide, Fitz has helped countless people live better and longer by making fitness understandable, attainable, and fun. She has spent decades building her brand and business, FITZNESS, and has earned global reach and financial freedom. Her mission to help others live better and longer never changes, but her tactics frequently do. Struck down by cancer, she didn't let it hold her back...2023-03-2111 minInsights into SuccessToo Fitz not to beat cancer! Part Two.Fitz Koehler is among the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in America.With a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and decades of experience teaching fitness worldwide, Fitz has helped countless people live better and longer by making fitness understandable, attainable, and fun. She has spent decades building her brand and business, FITZNESS, and has earned global reach and financial freedom. Her mission to help others live better and longer never changes, but her tactics frequently do. Struck down by cancer, she didn't let it hold her ba...2023-03-0727 minInsights into SuccessToo Fitz not to beat cancer! Part One.Fitz Koehler is among the most prominent and compelling fitness experts and race announcers in America.With a Master’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences and decades of experience teaching fitness worldwide, Fitz has helped countless people live better and longer by making fitness understandable, attainable, and fun. She has spent decades building her brand and business, FITZNESS, and has earned global reach and financial freedom. Her mission to help others live better and longer never changes, but her tactics frequently do. Struck down by cancer, she didn't let it hold her ba...2023-02-2833 minInsights into SuccessFrom Y2K To Books For Success - Peter de Jager Reveals His Secrets!Peter de Jager's initial claim to fame came from an article he wrote in 1993 about the pending Y2K issue. The Y2K Bug became the centre of attention around the world to avoid computer issues in the year 2000. From there he has gone on to become a well known international speaker. With over 40 years experience in public speaking internationally, Peter de Jager has carved out a very successful career.In this interview Peter de Jager shares three books that he has found invaluable in his career. They may not be books that you would e...2023-02-2215 minInsights into SuccessUncovering Peter de Jager's Journey from Y2K Panic to Leading International Speaker- Part 2Peter de Jager's initial claim to fame came from an article he wrote in 1993 about the pending Y2K issue. From there he has gone on to become a well known international speaker.With over 40 years experience in public speaking, Peter shares his journey including overcoming his introversion and what he has found to be the keys to a successful career! If you haven't already, check out part 1!PART 20:44 Trust your subconscious1:38 Don't push6:53 Failure is experience and experience is treasure11:13 The challenge of learning from success18:30 Working a...2023-02-1429 minInsights into SuccessUncovering Peter de Jager's Journey from Y2K Panic to Leading International Speaker- Part 1Peter de Jager's initial claim to fame came from an article he wrote in 1993 about the pending Y2K issue. From there he has gone on to become a well known international speaker.With over 40 years experience in public speaking, Peter shares his journey including overcoming his introversion and what he has found to be the keys to a successful career!Part 1 of this 2 part interview!0;37 The early years.6:15 Being an introvert, yet undertaking a lot of public speaking.9:24 How Peter became a public speaker.12:15 Cashing in on an unexpected...2023-02-0831 minInsights into SuccessWhy sorting your processes might be your "secret sauce"! - Part 2 Alicia Butler Pierre has many strings to her bow. She started out as a Chemical Engineer, went to business school and now runs her own company called Equilibria which specialises in operations management. She is a 2x Amazon bestseller author and also has her own podcast Business Infrastructure: Curing Back Office Blues.Alicia has turned business processes from boring to interesting, thanks to her engaging approach which has even resulted in a podcast award for most interesting interview.If you want to maximise the performance of your business with aspirations to scale, then d...2023-01-2532 minInsights into SuccessWhy sorting your processes might be your "secret sauce"! - Part 1Alicia Butler Pierre has many strings to her bow. She started out as a Chemical Engineer, went to business school and now runs her own company called Equilibria which specialises in operations management. She is a 2x Amazon bestseller author and also has her own podcast Business Infrastructure: Curing Back Office Blues.Alicia has turned business processes from boring to interesting, thanks to her engaging approach which has even resulted in a podcast award for most interesting interview.If you want to maximise the performance of your business with aspirations to scale, then...2023-01-1833 minInsights into SuccessScaling to Success!Gabriela Pulido has first hand experience in using branding to scale for success. She started out as an engineer but fell in love with branding and the impact it can have on a businesses success.In this interview Gabriela shares her journey and lessons learnt along the way on how to use branding to succeed!0:37 Introduction1:22 Gabriela's background7:48 A brand is more than just a logo!11:48 How significant can developing a brand be?14:24 How branding can help scaling.16:58 How important is communication in scaling brands?18:26 How important is internal...2022-12-0739 minInsights into SuccessInspirational Reading with a Serial Entrepreneur!To say Frazer Fearnhead's entrepreneurial career has had its ups and downs, would be an understatement. He has reached great highs but also suffered badly in light of events such as 911 and more recently the Covid outbreak.His perseverance and determination have been tested to their limits, but he has managed to come through it all, much richer for the experience. As an avid reader, Frazer shares with us a sample of the books that have inspired him!0:37 Introduction1:02 The Midas Method3:03 The Fountain Head4:01 The Dragons Den experience9:56 S...2022-11-2326 minInsights into SuccessThe Ups and Downs of being a Entrepreneur!To say Frazer Fearnhead's entrepreneurial career has had its ups and downs, would be an understatement. He has reached great highs but also suffered badly in light of events such as 911 and more recently the Covid outbreak.His perseverance and determination have been tested to their limits, but he has managed to come through it all, much richer for the experience.Frazer shares with us his honest account of his journey, highlighting just what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur! Sometimes it can be events outside of your control that can play a major...2022-11-161h 09Insights into SuccessThe Future of eSports!Jonathan Jansen heads up eSports in New Zealand, one of the few countries in the world that recognises it as a sport.How different is eSports to gaming? Why should it be recognised as sport? Are there any career prospects? Is it not detrimental to your health? We hope to find out the answers to those questions and more in this growth area.0:35 What's Jonathan been doing since our last interview?6:04 How did eSports become recognised as a sport/13:42 Learning from other sports to help eSports succeed.19:00 Gaming versus eSports22:54 Transferable...2022-11-0952 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with a Navy Seal! Marty Strong has been a leader and business consultant for decades, first in uniform as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, and then in commercial business. Marty is a thought provoking writer, speaker, and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit. Marty is the author of Be Nimble – How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business. In this short interview, Marty shares his inspirational reading!www.isintosuccess.com For more great content, go to:htt...2022-11-0208 minInsights into SuccessThe Journey from Navy Seal to Business Success! Part 2 Marty Strong has been a leader and business consultant for decades, first in uniform as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, and then in commercial business. Marty is a thought provoking writer, speaker, and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit. Marty is the author of Be Nimble – How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business. Part 2:0:37 Marty's combat experience7:27 Retirement from the military 22:55 Without military experience, how different would you have been as a business person...2022-10-2652 minInsights into SuccessThe Journey from Navy Seal to Business Success! Part 1 Marty Strong has been a leader and business consultant for decades, first in uniform as a combat-decorated Navy SEAL, and then in commercial business. Marty is a thought provoking writer, speaker, and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit. Marty is the author of Be Nimble – How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business. 0:37 Introduction1:14 How did get into Special Forces?9:03 What was training like?21:24 How close did he come to quitting Navy Seal training?2...2022-10-1845 minInsights into SuccessReading Inspiration from a PR Expert!Jill Lublin is an international speaker and PR consultant. She is the author of 4 best-selling books including Get Noticed ....Get Referrals and co-authored Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic. In this short interview, Jill shares two books that have been inspirational in her journey so far.www.isintosuccess.com For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d...2022-10-1203 minInsights into SuccessUsing PR for Small Business Success!Jill Lublin is an international speaker and PR consultant. She is the author of 4 best-selling books including Get Noticed ....Get Referrals and co-authored Guerrilla Publicity and Networking Magic.In this interview Jill shares her insights into how small business can use PR for success!0:.37 Introduction. How did Jill get into publicity?5:00 How publicity has changed in the last 20 years.6:07 How to deal with bad publicity.10:18 Small Business publicity.16:03 The value that Jill adds.20:02 The cost of PR.23:00 Jill's role with small business PR.24:47 Books that Jill has written.2022-10-0426 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Brent FreemanBrent Freeman is the Founder & President of Stealth Venture Labs and a serial entrepreneur who’s passionate about using business to generate both profits & social impact. In 2009, Brent founded Roozt.com, an online marketplace platform for social good consumer brands which was featured in Mashable, Forbes, Huff Post, INC, The Today Show, NBC, and ABC. He was honored by Forbes as a Name You Need to Know in 2011. From some one who never used to read, Brent Freeman has made up time and shares 7 amazing, diverse books that he considers "must reads" including A Man's Sear...2022-09-2812 minInsights into SuccessBrent Freeman's Journey to Success and Happiness - Part 2Brent Freeman is the Founder & President of Stealth Venture Labs and a serial entrepreneur who’s passionate about using business to generate both profits & social impact. In 2009, Brent founded Roozt.com, an online marketplace platform for social good consumer brands which was featured in Mashable, Forbes, Huff Post, INC, The Today Show, NBC, and ABC. He was honored by Forbes as a Name You Need to Know in 2011. Today, Brent is an angel investor, former venture capitalist, and writes for Entrepreneur and INC on startup life. He is the Founder & President at Stealth Venture Labs, has...2022-09-2050 minInsights into SuccessBrent Freeman's Journey to Success & Happiness - Part 1Brent Freeman is the Founder & President of Stealth Venture Labs and a serial entrepreneur who’s passionate about using business to generate both profits & social impact.In 2009, Brent founded Roozt.com, an online marketplace platform for social good consumer brands which was featured in Mashable, Forbes, Huff Post, INC, The Today Show, NBC, and ABC. He was honored by Forbes as a Name You Need to Know in 2011.Today, Brent is an angel investor, former venture capitalist, and writes for Entrepreneur and INC on startup life. He is the Founder & President at Stealth Venture Labs, ha...2022-09-1359 minInsights into SuccessManifesting Success with Books.Dr Hank Seitz chooses not to be ordinary, nor has he led an ordinary life! It is one thing to talk about how you should deal with life and its challenges, its another to demonstrate it for real.Having a car accident and facing not ever being able to walk again, Hank had to make the choice, follow through on what he taught others to do, or accept his new reality.Hank put to test his beliefs and won. It's hard to argue with a person who practices what he preaches, to good e...2022-09-0708 minInsights into SuccessThe Manifestation of Your Life with Dr Hank SeitzDr Hank Seitz chooses not to be ordinary, nor has he led an ordinary life! It is one thing to talk about how you should deal with life and its challenges, its another to demonstrate it for real.Having a car accident and facing not ever being able to walk again, Hank had to make the choice, follow through on what he taught others to do, or accept his new reality.Hank put to test his beliefs and won. It's hard to argue with a person who practices what he preaches, to good e...2022-08-311h 04Insights into SuccessBooks to read in search of the American Dream!Reynaldo Santana has packed a lot of experience into his relatively short life as a first generation American. Not everything has gone his way, in fact a lot hasn't, but it hasn't stopped him from pursuing his goals. In our follow up interview with Reynaldo Santana he shares three books that have been influential in his career so far.One book is a long standing classic, another is a modern day highly popular book and the third is one you may not have head of!Find out what the books are and why R...2022-08-1014 minInsights into SuccessIn search of the Amercian Dream!Reynaldo Santana has packed a lot of experience into his relatively short life as a first generation American. Not everything has gone his way, in fact a lot hasn't, but it hasn't stopped him from pursuing his goals. Maybe not as academically gifted as some, but with a lot of determination and responsibility to look after his family on his shoulders, he has not been deterred in his goal for success.Join us as we get a behind the scenes look into a first generation American's quest for the "American Dream"!0:38 What does R...2022-08-031h 01Insights into SuccessKal Q Lated Risk - The Sir Ian Taylor Journey - Part 2 Sir Ian Taylor - Former lead singer of a band, television host, and founder of Animation Research Limited. Kiwi Ingenuity in business at its best! His band's name was Kal Q Lated Risk which is a great summation of his life! What a journey! Animation Research Limited has pioneered animation used in sports coverage around the world. They came up with the graphics used in Americas Cup, PGA golf and so much more. They have also created simulators for Formula 1 and training Air Traffic Controllers!In this interview shares in a very honest, humbl...2022-07-2049 minInsights into SuccessKal Q Lated Risk - The Sir Ian Taylor Journey - Part 1Sir Ian Taylor - Former lead singer of a band, television host, and founder of Animation Research Limited. Kiwi Ingenuity in business at its best! His band's name was Kal Q Lated Risk which is a great summation of his life! What a journey! Animation Research Limited has pioneered animation used in sports coverage around the world. They came up with the graphics used in Americas Cup, PGA golf and so much more. They have also created simulators for Formula 1 and training Air Traffic Controllers!In this interview shares in a very honest, humb...2022-07-2043 minInsights into SuccessA Unique Mix of Inspirational Books to Read! What books would a podcast host and former powerlifter recommend? In this interview Jeremy shares his unique mix of books which are both incredibly interesting and inspiring.Jeremy Ryan Slate is a podcast host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast.He studied literature at Oxford University and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. In iTunes, he was ranked #1 in the business category and ranked #78 in the Top 100. Jeremy was the top podcast to listen to...2022-07-1317 minInsights into SuccessFrom Powerlifting to Podcasting Success Part 2!Jeremy Ryan Slate podcast host is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world; including the former CIA Director, Super Bowl Champions and even a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner. He studied literature at Oxford University and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. In iTunes, he was ranked #1 in the business category and ranked #78 in the Top 100. Jeremy was the top podcast to listen to by INC Magazine in 2019 and Millennial Influencer t...2022-07-0837 minInsights into SuccessFrom Powerlifting to Podcasting Success Part 1!Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world; including the former CIA Director, Super Bowl Champions and even a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner.He studied literature at Oxford University and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. In iTunes, he was ranked #1 in the business category and ranked#78 in the Top 100.Jeremy was the top podcast to listen to by INC Magazine in 2019 and Millennial Influencer...2022-07-0626 minInsights into SuccessWhat book would a Poet Entrepreneur recommend?You go to university planning to study Biology. Your lecturer recommends that you take English classes to help with your assignments. Before you know it, you fall in love with poetry and become an English major.Career choices are looking limited until you get offered a chance to work for a start -up. Next minute you are starting your own business that has gone on to be hugely successful! It's been quite a ride for Mickie Kennedy so far! In this Read to Succeed interview, Mickie shares one book that has been hugely influential in h...2022-06-2207 minInsights into SuccessThe Poetry of Success - Part 2You go to university planning to study Biology. Your lecturer recommends that you take English classes to help with your assignments. Before you know it, you fall in love with poetry and become an English major.Career choices are looking limited until you get offered a chance to work for a start -up. Next minute you are starting your own business that has gone on to be hugely successful! It's been quite a ride for Mickie Kennedy so far! Part 2 of the interview0:39 How Mickie grew the business6:20 A/B split testing2022-06-1732 minInsights into SuccessThe Poetry of Success - Part 1You go to university planning to study Biology. Your lecturer recommends that you take English classes to help with your assignments. Before you know it, you fall in love with poetry and become an English major.Career choices are looking limited until you get offered a chance to work for a start -up. Next minute you are starting your own business that has gone on to be hugely successful! It's been quite a ride for Mickie Kennedy so far!0:37 What Mickie does and the background on his business4:28 Working through COVID7:44 Where his...2022-06-1629 minInsights into SuccessDealing with Covid - A New Zealand Business Perspective.How have businesses coped with Covid? Have there been success stories? Who has struggled the most? What can we learn from this experience? In this interview we talk to Kirk Hope, the CEO of Business NZ to get his inside perspective on how businesses in New Zealand have been coping with the pandemic. We also talk about why some businesses achieve far greater success than others in competitive industries.0;37 Kirk Hope's role at Business NZ4:00 Is it as simple as just pivoting to navigate through Covid?10:44 Mental Health concerns for business owners going forward.12:55...2022-06-011h 03Insights into SuccessIf you had to choose one book to recommend, what would it be? Adam Adams had challenges in his upbringing which he overcame to build several successful businesses. In our previous two part interview, Adam shared his remarkable journey.As a follow up to our Insights into Success episode with Adam Adams, Adam agreed to share on "Read to Succeed" one book that he considers as a Must read". Check out the interview to find out what that book was!For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445g...2022-05-2510 minInsights into SuccessTo SUCCEED you need to be willing to FAIL - Part 2Adam Adams had challenges in his upbringing. He was heading down a potentially destructive path, but something changed everything. To this day Adam is very clear on how his transformation came about.Getting on the right path, things started to go better for Adam. Despite some real challenges, Adam built a successful business in property syndication. Through this process he showed marketing skills and determination that few posses. A successful podcast on property ensured, before Adam changed tact and now helps others build their podcasts.Adam's journey is a remarkable one which he shares with h...2022-05-2043 minInsights into SuccessTo SUCCEED you need to be willing to FAIL! Part 1Adam Adams had challenges in his upbringing. He was heading down a potentially destructive path, but something changed everything. To this day Adam is very clear on how his transformation came about.Getting on the right path, things started to go better for Adam. Despite some real challenges, Adam built a successful business in property syndication. Through this process he showed marketing skills and determination that few posses. A successful podcast on property ensured, before Adam changed tact and now helps others build their podcasts.Adam's journey is a remarkable one which he shares with h...2022-05-1838 minInsights into SuccessBooks to read from the creator of Burst IQ Frank Ricotta If you were asked what books have been the most impactful on your career, what would they be?Frank Ricotta is a business pioneer whose current company Burst IQ who is leveraging off Block Chain technology to manage and protect data. He hasn't always been easy for Frank. Along with success he has had challenges.If you haven't already, check out our two part interview where Frank shares his journey.In this interview Frank shares four books that have helped him on his way to success.What are the books?2022-05-1109 minInsights into SuccessFailure can come when you least expect it. The challenge is to get back up and carry on! Part 2Frank Ricotta has his fair share of challenges in his entrepreneurial journey. With time he has come to realise that those challenges were his best teachings. Frank has not been scared to make the hard decisions including in one instance when he realised that his business was going off course, he pushed the rest button and took it back to zero income, just to get them back on track.Frank is the CEO and co-founder of Burst IQ. In this two part interview, Frank shares some of his lessons and wisdom to help entrepreneurs in their journey...2022-05-1036 minInsights into SuccessFailure can come when you least expect it. The challenge is to get back up and carry on! Part 1Frank Ricotta has his fair share of challenges in his entrepreneurial journey. With time he has come to realise that those challenges were his best teachings. Frank has not been scared to make the hard decisions including in one instance when he realised that his business was going off course, he pushed the rest button and took it back to zero income, just to get them back on track.Frank is the CEO and co-founder of Burst IQ. In this two part interview, Frank shares some of his lessons and wisdom to help entrepreneurs in their journey...2022-05-0431 minInsights into SuccessJonathan Jansen's 2 "must read" books!If you were asked what books have been the most impactful on your career, what would they be?Jonathan Jansen has had an eventful life so far to say the least. He has stared down the most unimaginable news and survived. His wisdom belies his age. If you haven't already, check out our two part interview when Jonathan shares his journey.In this interview Jonathan Jansen shares two books, one an old classic and the other is a modern day hybrid.What are the books?Tune in to this episode to...2022-04-2110 minInsights into Success8 months to live and little hope. Jonathan Jansen's journey to success! Part 2Jonathan Jansen is only 28 years old but he has already had a lifetime of experience. His was no ordinary childhood, which in hindsight propelled him to do so much in such a short space of time.At an early age he got into gaming which lead to computer programming and selling his first business for over $100k US while still at school.Choosing not to go to university, Jonathan quickly climbed the ranks at his company. Life was looking very bright until a medical event on his 21st left him with only months to live. 2022-04-1337 minInsights into Success8 months to live and little hope. Jonathan Jansen's journey to success! Part 1Jonathan Jansen is only 28 years old but he has already had a lifetime of experience. His was no ordinary childhood, which in hindsight propelled him to do so much in such a short space of time.At an early age he got into gaming which lead to computer programming and selling his first business for over $100k US while still at school.Choosing not to go to university, Jonathan quickly climbed the ranks at his company. Life was looking very bright until a medical event on his 21st left him with only months to live. 2022-04-1236 minInsights into Success3 Must Read books for your success!Alan Lazaros is a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach and Consultant, and the Co-host of The Next Level University Podcast. A near death car accident at age 26 changed everything for Alan. His dad had died in an accident at age 28! Ever since Alan has been dedicated to becoming the best version of himself possible.In this interview Alan shares three books that have been so impactful in his life, that he likes to carry them around with him wherever possible. What were those books and why have they made such a difference?2022-04-0615 minInsights into SuccessDefining Moments Can Change Lives! - Part 2Your father dies at 28 in a car crash, when you are only 2 years old. You are 26 and about to have your own head-on crash. What does this mean?Alan's Lazaro's car accident changed everything!He questioned everything. What if that was it? Did he live a life true to himself? How courageously did he fight for what he believe in? Not liking his answers and filled with regret, he decided to change forever.Today, Alan’s a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach and Consultant, and the Co-host of The Next Lev...2022-03-3036 minInsights into SuccessDefining Moments Can Change Lives! - Part 1Your father dies at 28 in a car crash, when you are only 2 years old. You are 26 and about to have your own head-on crash. What does this mean?Alan's Lazaro's car accident changed everything!He questioned everything. What if that was it? Did he live a life true to himself? How courageously did he fight for what he believe in? Not liking his answers and filled with regret, he decided to change forever.Today, Alan’s a Professional Speaker, Peak Performance Business Coach and Consultant, and the Co-host of The Next Lev...2022-03-2231 minInsights into SuccessThe Magic Formula to Online Marketing Success?At the age of 21, she founded the shape-wear company Waist Trainer with $5,000 NZD in savings. In the first 18 months she sold over 100,000 units to over 90+ countries around the world, working with Kylie Jenner.In 2016, she founded supplement company Luxe Fitness, growing it into a million dollar global business within the first year.In December 2017, Iyia founded and launched a woman's fashion e-commerce site Bambi Boutique, and grew the social following to a combined 200,000 followers within 6 months. Bambi Boutique was sold in 2019.In today's episode, Iyia provides insights into what has been the keys...2022-03-1628 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Brenden from MasterTalkToday Brenden Kumarasamy from MasterTalk shares a book that he recommends reading.In this interview Brenden confesses to not reading much, preferring to learn via podcasts, but there is one book in particular that has had an everlasting impact on his life. Brenden has become a master in communication through necessity. Growing up in Montreal, going to a French speaking school while your first language is English was a challenge for Brenden. His communication skills were not great.At University, life was a bit easier studying in English, but he had come to...2022-03-0812 minInsights into SuccessInsights into a Young Serial Entrepreneur.At the age of 21, she founded the shape-wear company Waist Trainer with $5,000 NZD in savings. In the first 18 months she sold over 100,000 units to over 90+ countries around the world, working with Kylie Jenner.In 2016, she founded supplement company Luxe Fitness, growing it into a million dollar global business within the first year.In December 2017, Iyia founded and launched a woman's fashion e-commerce site Bambi Boutique, and grew the social following to a combined 200,000 followers within 6 months. Bambi Boutique was sold in 2019.A serial entrepreneur, Iyia Liu is today's guest.1:08 How did...2022-03-0234 minInsights into SuccessTalking your way to Success! The Power of Communication. Part 2.Growing up in Montreal, going to a French speaking school while your first language is English was a challenge for Brenden. His communication skills were not great.At University, life was a bit easier studying in English, but he had come to realise just how important communication was. While others were out playing sports or attending other social activities, Brenden got involved in the world of competitive presentations. He had come to realise that those that were getting the best jobs, were the best communicators. Being great at communicating had become his passion.Graduating with...2022-02-2231 minInsights into SuccessTalking your way to Success! The Power of Communication. Part 1Growing up in Montreal, going to a French speaking school while your first language is English was a challenge for Brenden. His communication skills were not great.At University, life was a bit easier studying in English, but he had come to realise just how important communication was. While others were out playing sports or attending other social activities, Brenden got involved in the world of competitive presentations. He had come to realise that those that were getting the best jobs, were the best communicators. Being great at communicating had become his passion.Graduating with...2022-02-2225 minInsights into SuccessFearless Beauty and the 4-Hour Work Week - Read to Succeed!Today in this Insights into Success podcast we talk to Mikey Moran about the books that have helped inspire his great success. Mikey has had his fair share of ups and downs. Never short of ideas, the challenge has been in the timing and the people he has chosen to work with. He had a couple of very close calls before finally making it big with his latest venture! Mikey talks about The 4-hour Work Week by Tim Ferris and his own Fearless Beauty: The Hair Business Blueprint by Mikey Moran. Books have helped Mikey to success, could they...2022-02-1018 minInsights into SuccessThe Most Unlikely Business Success - Part 1Today we talk to Mikey Moran in part 1 of this two part interview about the unlikely business that he created that has gone on to great success.Mikey has had his fair share of ups and downs. Never short of ideas, the challenge has been in the timing and the people he has chosen to work with. Mikey shares a very honest and incredibly interesting account of his journey. He had a couple of very close calls before finally making it big with his latest venture!1:15 Mikey's background.5:19 Failure can build resilience.6:25 Is i...2022-02-0326 minInsights into SuccessThe Most Unlikely Business Success - Part 2Today we talk to Mikey Moran in part 2 of this two part interview about the unlikely business that he created that has gone on to great success. Mikey has had his fair share of ups and downs. Never short of ideas, the challenge has been in the timing and the people he has chosen to work with. Mikey shares a very honest and incredibly interesting account of his journey. He had a couple of very close calls before finally making it big with his latest venture!1:00 What is his business?5:00 How does he sell?2022-02-0329 minInsights into SuccessSecrets to a startups success!What’s it like to startup your own software company? How about no venture capital, just some seed funding from friends and family. Just how difficult or easy is it?Today we go inside a startup which is still early in its journey with Adrian Tobey.When Adrian Started Groundhogg.io he had no competitors. Within 24 months he had about 10 competitors. With over 2,500 customers worldwide and profitable, Adrian has achieved a lot more than most in a short time with his startup.What has been the secret to his success? What mistakes has he...2022-01-261h 17Insights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Neil TwaNeil Twa dropped out of college, started a 'side hustle' while working his way up into IBM management, built some successful companies, went bankrupt, reinvented himself, and now works with business builders to build amazing e-commerce brands to the tune of over $100M in collective Amazon FBA sales. Neil has a focus on using the power of Amazon FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon) to incubate brands to maturity, then send them into the mainstream so they can exit their businesses for big gains. Neil has helped FBA brands go from 0 to 8 figures in sales in 12 months (or less!) W...2022-01-1909 minInsights into SuccessBusiness is like a plate of spaghetti with Neil Twa.Neil Twa dropped out of college, started a 'side hustle' while working his way up into IBM management, built some successful companies, went bankrupt, reinvented himself, and now works with business builders to build amazing e-commerce brands to the tune of over $100M in collective Amazon FBA sales. Neil has a focus on using the power of Amazon FBA (Fulfilment by Amazon) to incubate brands to maturity, then send them into the mainstream so they can exit their businesses for big gains. Neil has helped FBA brands go from 0 to 8 figures in sales in 12 months (or less!) W...2022-01-1159 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Terry TuckerTerry Tucker has been succeeding every day for over 9 years. Diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 2012, his battle to this day continues. Having now lost a leg, his 6ft 8 frame is now confined to a wheelchair, but every day he keeps fighting and every day he succeeds in getting another day to make an impact in this world.Terry faces ongoing treatment which leaves him physically and mentally exhausted. Just as he enjoys a bit of respite, his treatment cycle starts again.Terry states " So long as you don't quit, you can't be defeated"!...2021-12-2112 minInsights into SuccessNever Defeated - The Terry Tucker JourneyTerry Tucker has been succeeding every day for over 9 years. Diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 2012, his battle to this day continues. Having now lost a leg, his 6ft 8 frame is now confined to a wheelchair, but every day he keeps fighting and every day he succeeds in getting another day to make an impact in this world.Terry faces ongoing treatment which leaves him physically and mentally exhausted. Just as he enjoys a bit of respite, his treatment cycle starts again.Terry states " So long as you don't quit, you can't be defeated"!...2021-12-151h 09Insights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Maureen MwangiMaureen Mwangi grew up in Nairobi, Kenya where entrepreneurship was not commonplace. Her grandfather had started a hardware business which had been passed down to her father and mother. Working in the business and watching her parent's grow the business, gave her the entrepreneurial bug.While few went to university and even fewer went abroad, Maureen headed to America to complete a Master's Degree in Marketing. She soon found herself working with brands such as Lays, L'Oreal and Dove and learning the secrets to growing brands.The entrepreneurial has never left Maureen, which has seen h...2021-12-0905 minInsights into SuccessFrom Nairobi to America - One Entrepreneurs JourneyMaureen Mwangi grew up in Nairobi, Kenya where entrepreneurship was not commonplace. Her grandfather had started a hardware business which had been passed down to her father and mother. Working in the business and watching her parent's grow the business, gave her the entrepreneurial bug.While few went to university and even fewer went abroad, Maureen headed to America to complete a Master's Degree in Marketing. She soon found herself working with brands such as Lays, L'Oreal and Dove and learning the secrets to growing brands.The entrepreneurial has never left Maureen, which has seen h...2021-12-0153 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Phil FraserLooking back now, it is hard to imagine the early days of the internet and the opportunities that existed.Back in the early 2,000's Phil Fraser had no idea how significant the internet was going to become. Initially he thought about setting up an online Bingo platform in the UK, but found his timing too early. Instead he turned his attention to building a website to list Bingo websites around the world. It was initially a hobby, but it turned into so much more as he rode the internet wave, selling out about 18 years later for a...2021-11-2310 minInsights into SuccessGambling with the internet!Looking back now, it is hard to imagine the early days of the internet and the opportunities that existed.Back in the early 2,000's Phil Fraser had no idea how significant the internet was going to become. Initially he thought about setting up an online Bingo platform in the UK, but found his timing too early. Instead he turned his attention to building a website to list Bingo websites around the world. It was initially a hobby, but it turned into so much more as he rode the internet wave, selling out about 18 years later for a...2021-11-1751 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Karl HughesKarl Hughes has spent most of his professional career working as a software engineer predominantly with startups. Finding his hours cut in half in the middle of COVID, the opportunity to start a business in his spare time was too great to turn down. Such has been Karl's success, that he subsequently resigned from his job and went full time with his business Draft.devIn this Read to Succeed interview, Karl talks about the books that have inspired him and helped him in his journey to success.To find out more about Karl's business...2021-11-1012 minInsights into SuccessA Startup in the middle of COVID with Karl HughesThe world is talking about the phenomenon of "mass resignation" in the middle of COVID. Karl Hughes seemingly fits the narrative, but all is not entirely as it may seem. Having spent so much time working for startups as a software engineer and finding his hours cut in half in the middle of COVID, the opportunity to start a business in his spare time was too great to turn down. Such has been Karl's success, that he subsequently resigned from his job and went full time with his business Draft.devWhat lessons has Karl...2021-11-0447 minInsights into SuccesseSports Success with Duane Mutu - Part 2Duane Mutu created Let's Play Live, which streams online gaming competitions around the world, working with the biggest gaming creators in the world and publishing the content on platforms such as Twitch TV.In part two of this interview with Duane Mutu we learn about the background of eSports, the development of his company Let's Play Live (LPL), his motivations for success and what success means to him.Duane has never forgotten how lucky both him and his identical twin brother are to be alive and makes the most of every day. He didn't plan...2021-10-2737 minInsights into SuccesseSports Success with Duane Mutu - Part 1Duane Mutu created Let's Play Live, which streams online gaming competitions around the world, working with the biggest gaming creators in the world and publishing the content on platforms such as Twitch TV.In part one of this interview with Duane Mutu we learn about his up-bringing and how he got into eSports.Duane has never forgotten how lucky both him and his identical twin brother are to be alive and makes the most of every day. He didn't plan to get into eSports, so how did he? Was it luck that provided him with...2021-10-2052 minInsights into SuccessMaking it in Hollywood with Katie ChonacasKatie was bought up in Michigan just outside of Detroit, as one of four children to her Greek, newly immigrant parents. With no connection to Hollywood, any dream of appearing in movies with the likes of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro must have seemed impossible.From an early age Katie had an awareness of herself well beyond her years and from as early as 13 had set her mind on some big goals.Aside from appearing in movies, commercials and TV shows, Katie is a podcast host, poet, musician, voice over actor and director. Katie...2021-10-131h 07Insights into SuccessMaking Sense of Marketing with Terry DryCan you imagine a time when Google and Facebook didn't exist?Before anyone knew what Social Media marketing was about 20 years ago Terry Dry and his company Fanscape were doing Social Media marketing, they just didn’t know it!Terry has agreed to join us on our podcast “Insights into Success” to help us “Make Sense of Marketing” by sharing his knowledge and experience from his time with Fanscape which traversed the dramatic changes in marketing over the last 20 years.For more information on Terry’s former company Fanscape, go to: https://www.fanscape.com...2021-10-0740 min
Insights into SuccessBasecamp Inspiration for Victoria Lee.Victoria Lee has created a successful digital media business with staff working remotely around the UK. How has she done it? Victoria attributes a key influence for her has been reading the Basecamp book "It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work". Her remote working business has gone from strength to strength as it adopted a lot of philosophies extolled in the book. What was the book about and what were the key takeaways for Victoria?Victoria Lee is the successful co-founder of a social media agency 100 Pound Social located in the UK.2021-09-3013 minInsights into SuccessTurn Adversity into Opportunity with Victoria LeeDue to a childhood accident Victoria Lee found herself often in pain at work and needing major back surgery. She needed a change. A job with flexibility that would allow her to work around her back issues. An opportunity came her way to manage a small social media account. Not enough to sustain her, it was nonetheless a start. Teaming up with a friend, they started a social media business which was to become known as 100 Pound Social.About 4 years later, 200 plus clients and a team of over 20, 100 Pound Social is a thriving business. Through a...2021-09-2348 min
Insights into SuccessMalcolm Gladwell inspires Christine McKayMalcolm Gladwell has been a key inspiration for Christine McKay's success. In this interview we find out which Malcolm Gladwell book in particular has inspired her of late and what was it that particularly resonated with her. Could you too benefit from the reading of Malcolm Gladwell books?Christine McKay has become a very successful female entrepreneur and achieved her dream to attend Harvard University, but life has had its challenges for her. From top High School student to university drop out, broke, living out of her car and pregnant, Christine McKay’s world came tumb...2021-09-1609 minInsights into SuccessFrom the Depths of Despair came Success for Christine McKay!From top High School student to university drop out, broke, living out of her car and pregnant, Christine McKay’s world came tumbling down. A marriage and two more children came in quick succession. With a husband that believed that she should be at home with the kids, but was unable to provide for the family, Christine sunk to even greater depths of poverty and hopelessness. Despite everything, with the encouragement of a mentor, Christine set a goal to go to Harvard. Against seemingly impossible odds, Christine managed to break free from her marriage and while looking aft...2021-09-071h 19Insights into SuccessDr Ian Brooks shares his insights into the psychology of being successful.Having practiced as a clinical psychologist and consulted to companies such as Nike, Sony, Netflix and Bank of America, Dr Books has been given a great view of the capabilities of the human mind and has witnessed some of the common traits shared by those that meet with a lot of success. In this interview Dr Brooks shares his view on some of the keys to success, along with giving insight into his book "Intention" which he has written to help people fulfill their full potential.For more great content, go to:h...2021-08-2744 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Joseph Drolshagen Joseph Drolshagen was caught in a rut until one day he could do it no more. He made changes to his life which has brought him happiness and a new career as a life coach. In this interview Joey shares the books that have inspired him and helped him make the changes he has needed to in his life.Maybe you can get inspiration for your life by reading one of the recommended books? #insightsintosuccess #motivationalvideos #motivationforsuccess #realdeal #success #successstory#bethebestthatyoucanbe #liveyourpassion #liveyourbestlife #liveyourpotential #doitnowFor mor...2021-08-1715 minInsights into SuccessLive Your Best Life with Joseph DrolshagenHave you ever felt trapped, doing something that you might be good at, but it is not your passion? Joseph Drolshagen (Joey) felt exactly like that until one day it all became too much and he broke down on the side of the freeway. With a lot of soul searching Joey came to realise why he kept doing something that really wasn't right for him and is now fulfilling his dream to help others. Joey wants to share why it was that he wasn't (as are most people), not living their best life. Joey is a...2021-08-111h 14Insights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Author and Sales Expert Casey JacoxCasey Jacox is the author of the book “Win the Relationship not the Deal”, host of the podcast Quarterback DadCast, motivational speaker and sales coach.Casey forged an outstanding record in sales, setting records for his company that have yet to be beaten, before deciding on a change of pace and change of focus.Aside from his own book, what books would Casey recommend reading? Join us as we talk to Casey about books that have motivated and inspired him!For more great content, go to:https://www.isint...2021-08-0309 minInsights into SuccessCasey Jacox - How adversity was the making of him!Casey Jacox is the author of the book "Win the Relationship not the Deal", host of the podcast Quarterback DadCast, motivational speaker and sales coach. Casey forged an outstanding record in sales, setting records for his company that have yet to be beaten, before deciding on a change of pace and change of focus.There is one particular event that occurred in Casey's early life that set the scene for his future success. So much of what we achieve in life is influenced by how we interpret events. Two people could be faced wit...2021-07-291h 00Insights into SuccessMaking Sense of Marketing with Sarah ColcordIn the middle of a Covid 19 lock-down in New Zealand, Sarah Colcord came up with the idea for a Facebook group that became a runaway success. New Zealand Made Products achieved over 500k of members within a matter of weeks. Since then Sarah has rebranded to Chooice and has a website where members can sell their products. In this interview, Sarah shares the secrets to her marketing success!For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98v...2021-07-1944 minInsights into SuccessSarah Colcord shares the secrets to her runaway success - Chooice! In the middle of a Covid 19 lock-down in New Zealand, Sarah Colcord came up with the idea for a Facebook group that became a runaway success. New Zealand Made Products achieved over 500k of members within a matter of weeks. Since then Sarah has rebranded to Chooice and has a website where members can sell their products. How has Sarah dealt with her overnight fame? What to her is success? What does she think are keys to her future success? All these questions and more are answered in this interview. For more great content, go...2021-07-051h 00Insights into SuccessInsights into Success with British writer Matthew Turner.Matthew Turner is a British author who lives in a small town in Yorkshire, England. He never started out to become a writer, in fact he was following a career in marketing when he made the momentous decision to become a writer. In this interview not only does Matthew share his journey, following his passion, he also shares insights from having interviewed more than 163 successful business people from around the world for his business book entitled Successful Mistake. In his book he examines the mistakes business people have made and how they were able to turn them in...2021-06-2951 minInsights into SuccessRead to Succeed with co-founder of Future Proof Advisors Terry DryTerry Dry shifted to California to break in to the music industry. Having achieved that goal, Terry spotted an opportunity to co-found a company called Fanscape. Fanscape was created to help bands connect and sell to their fans. Fanscape was one of the first social media marketing companies, growing and pivoting until it was ultimately sold to Omnicom for a eight figure sum. Not done, Terry has gone on to co-found and sell RSVD, a SaaS business. Currently Terry shares his time between entrepreneurial ventures and helping others through is company Future Proof Advisors. If yo...2021-06-2009 minInsights into SuccessTerry Dry co-founder of Future Proof Advisors shares his secrets to success!Terry Dry has had an outstanding career so far. Before anyone knew what Social Media marketing was, in the late nineties, Terry co-founded Fanscape one of the very first Social Media marketing agencies. With a background in the music industry, Terry identified an opportunity to help bands connect and sell to their fan base. Fanscape grew quickly and caught the attention of VC capitalists. They also caught the attention of Fortune 500 companies who were impressed with what they were doing and wanted them to help with their marketing in this new frontier. Ultimately Terry and his partner s...2021-06-141h 15Insights into SuccessThe Apprenctice NZ host Mike Pero talks about unleashing the POWER of Branding!In this interview, The Apprentice NZ host Mike Pero talks about the POWER of Branding! Mike Pero was recently chosen to host New Zealand's version of The Apprentice. Mike has had an extensive career creating Mike Pero Mortgages and Mike Pero Real Estate that have gone on to be very successful, nationwide businesses. Central to his success has been the creation of the Mike Pero brand and his marketing. In this interview Mike reveals, just how critical branding can be to a business. He admits to having little marketing knowledge at the outset, but has go...2021-05-2650 minInsights into SuccessAn interview with Mike Pero, businessman and host of The Apprentice New Zealand.Mike Pero came from a poor, mixed race family in Christchurch New Zealand. As a shy teenager he discovered motorbike racing and went on to become a six times New Zealand champion and still holds a New Zealand speed record. Having left school early and with no tertiary qualifications he firstly became a motorcycle mechanic before moving onto sales. After meeting with success in sales, he decided to become an airline pilot. With Air New Zealand cutting back on recruitment, Mike decided to change careers again and went back to life insurance. It was while selling life insurance, Mike...2021-05-1056 minInsights into SuccessMaking Sense of Marketing with Sir Peter LeitchHe built the iconic "Mad Butcher" chain of butcher stores throughout New Zealand. Having left school at age 15, he had no formal training on marketing, yet he managed to create one of the best known brands in the country at that time. How did he do it? What was the secret to his marketing success? As always, Sir Peter is engaging as he recounts how he managed to created such a well known brand. What can you learn to apply to your small business marketing? What Insights into Success will you identify?For more great content...2021-04-0636 minInsights into SuccessMaking Sense of Marketing with Leigh HartMaking Sense of Marketing is primarily a video based series, but we are also bringing it to people as part of Insights into Success. With Making Sense of Marketing, we look to interview people who have excelled with their marketing, to learn their secrets and inspire the viewers/listeners to their own marketing success.Today's special guest is Leigh Hart who along with his great Uncle Kenny is responsible for Wackachangi Beer and SnackaChangi Chips, both of which have gone on to great success!One of Leigh's many talents, is being a comedian, so you...2021-03-231h 22Insights into SuccessAn interview with Sir Peter Leitch aka "The Mad Butcher"!How was it possible for a boy who left school early at age 15, with undiagnosed Dyslexia, could go on to create a chain of 37 butcher stores known as "The Mad Butcher"? What we learn is that there is much more to Sir Peter Leitch than being a very successful businessman. His road to success was not easy and he has had many challenges along the way, but his determination to only look forward was one of the reasons he ultimately succeeded. In this interview Sir Peter gives a humble and honest account of his journey to success. In Sir...2021-03-1043 minInsights into SuccessAn interview with Bill Smale, successful businessman, property developer and start-up investor.Bill Smale is a very successful businessman whose family trust is featured highly on New Zealand's rich list. In this interview he offers his insights into the journey to success and provides invaluable advice to help listeners in their personal journey. Bill has been involved in a variety of businesses across a number of industries and is a mentor and investor for a number of start-ups. His experience and knowledge is broad, yet he considers the keys to success to be common across industries.It is clear that Bill has a keen understanding of what t...2021-02-2446 minInsights into SuccessSpecial Episode - Robert Jackson-Mee takes on the Marathon des SablesIn this special episode we hear about how Robert Jackson-Mee, despite not being a runner made the decision to run the Marathon des Sables. After 2 years of training he successfully completed the race in 2018.The Marathon des Sables is a ultra-marathon over six days and 251kms (156 miles). The race in held in southern Morocco in the Sahara Desert. The race is considered by many as the toughest foot race on earth. On the most grueling day you are required to run 91kms or 51 miles. Runners are required to carry their own food during the race. Approximately 1,000 people c...2021-02-0117 min
Insights into SuccessRead to Succeed with Robert Jackson-MeeFind out about a book that Robert Jackson-Mee has read many times, along with reading to his children. To this day, he still reads the same book from time-to-time to for inspiration.For more great content, go to:https://www.isintosuccess.comhttps://www.instagram.com/insightsintosuccess/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVRkDL7gZSP98vnVyZ5445ghttps://www.tiktok.com/@insightsintosuccessEmail us at: paul.d@isintosuccess.comThanks for supporting us in our journey to find the secrets to success!2021-01-1803 minInsights into SuccessAn interview with International Photographer Robert Jackson-MeeIn the incredibly competitive world of photography Robert Jackson-Mee made the bold decision to leave London and set up a studio in Hong Kong. That decision was the catalyst to an incredibly successful career which has seen him photograph many famous people, from actors to musicians to world leaders, along with working for major international brands on anything from soft drink commercials to car commercials.We talk to Robert about, why he thinks he has succeeded ahead of others and what lessons he learnt that others can use to help them in their journey to success!2020-12-2315 minInsights into SuccessInsights into Success - TrailerThe Insights into Success podcast is coming, so what is it about? Its about helping small business owners and entrepreneurs around the world, become successful. What better way to succeed, than to learn from those that already have? We want to give our listeners, never before access to successful people from all walks of life. We don’t want the “sugar coated” media stories. We want the truth “warts and all” so that our listeners can have realistic expectations and be better prepared to succeed.We hear about our guest’s background; just how close they...2020-11-1101 min
Insights into SuccessRead To Succeed - with Craig Heatley.Today we speak to Craig Heatley, one of New Zealand's richest businessmen about a book that has had an impact in his life: Influence. The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini. He talks about what he learnt from the book and why aspiring business people should also consider reading it.At Making Sense of Marketing, we believe that reading is a great way to up-skill yourself. Not every successful person is a reader, but many are. Reading allows us to learn from the experiences of others and shortcut our journey to success!For more...2020-11-0505 min
Insights into SuccessAn interview with Craig Heatley, international businessman.Today we talk to one of the richest men in New Zealand, Craig Heatley. Craig is totally self made, showing a entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. A corporate life did not prove right for him, so he ventured out with a friend into business. In the early days Craig was involved in creating mini-golf courses which culminated in the construction of Rainbows End, New Zealand's first amusement park. From there he went on to bring satellite television to New Zealand, known as Sky TV. In more recent years, Craig has focused more on time with his fam...2020-11-0515 min