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Backstage Pass PodcastGDA Podcast: BONUS EPISODE w/ Dan WaldschmidtDan Waldschmidt is a keynote speaker, business strategist, and ultra marathon runner. He has spent his life attempting, and often achieving, the outrageous. He refuses to accept business as usual – making him an unconventional, highly effective, consultant to some of the largest companies. Having devoted years to studying thousands unlikely high performers, Dan shares stories of ordinary humans achieving outrageous success.
2024-07-1009 minBackstage Pass PodcastGDA Podcast: ep. 62 - Dan Waldschmidt: Keynote Speaker, Business Strategist, & Ultra RunnerDan Waldschmidt is a keynote speaker, business strategist, and ultra marathon runner. He has spent his life attempting, and often achieving, the outrageous. He refuses to accept business as usual – making him an unconventional, highly effective, consultant to some of the largest companies. Having devoted years to studying thousands unlikely high performers, Dan shares stories of ordinary humans achieving outrageous success.
2024-07-1045 min
Stress Mastery PodcastEgo Maniac with Patrick Garner: Interview with Dan WaldschmidtPatrick is joined by Dan Waldschmidt on this weeks Ego Maniac. Dan and Patrick un-pack a lot on the topics of unworthiness, guilt, shame, starting small, building momentum, among many others. This weeks Ego Maniac is a “must listen to multiple times” type of episode if we have ever had one!! Enjoy!” _______________________________________________________ Join The Stress Mastery Community today for FREE! Click here to register HERE! Love the show? Tweet me a shoutout at: @Billcortright Want to sponsor episodes of The Stress Mastery Podcast? Email Bill at : Bill@livingrightwithbillcortright.com Menti...
2023-10-111h 08
Legacy MattersDan Waldschmidt: TBI Survivor and Shoutout Champion!I love every show that we have recorded. Kate and Marc are the best people to have with me on this journey.I asked a recent acquaintance to be a guest on the show and instead she suggested Dan. Dan Waldschmidt attempted to cleave a tree in half with his head when he was 20. He didn't wake up that morning thinking "I hate trees", but something bad happened. I have no doubt that everything that followed immediately was horrific. I also have no doubt that he and those who knew him wish that his accident never happened...
2023-06-141h 11
Legacy MattersLegacy Matters Episode 131: Dan WaldschmidtI love every show that we have recorded. Kate and Marc are the best people to have with me on this journey.
I asked a recent acquaintance to be a guest on the show and instead she suggested Dan. Dan Waldschmidt attempted to cleave a tree in half with his head when he was 20. He didn't wake up that morning thinking "I hate trees", but something bad happened. I have no doubt that everything that followed immediately was horrific. I also have no doubt that he and those who knew him wish that his accident never happened- but life is...
2023-06-1400 min
Sales Ops DemystifiedHow to build a resilient foundation for your go-to-market teams with Dan Waldschmidt, Chief Revenue Officer at PanzuraIn this episode of the Revenue Insights Podcast, host Lee Bierton is joined by Dan Waldschmidt, CRO at Panzura, an IT services and consulting company. They discuss sustaining growth in a turbulent economic environment and the key differentiators of high performers. Dan highlights how growth in the current economic scenario should be driven by focusing on leads that fit your ideal customer profile. He highlights a conversion focus, an eye for detail, and alignment with the company’s mission as key performance differentiators. Hence, these are traits to look for at the talent acquisition stage.
2022-12-2939 min
The Revenue Insights PodcastHow to build a resilient foundation for your go-to-market teams with Dan Waldschmidt, Chief Revenue Officer at PanzuraIn this episode of the Revenue Insights Podcast, host Lee Bierton is joined by Dan Waldschmidt, CRO at Panzura, an IT services and consulting company. They discuss sustaining growth in a turbulent economic environment and the key differentiators of high performers. Dan highlights how growth in the current economic scenario should be driven by focusing on leads that fit your ideal customer profile. He highlights a conversion focus, an eye for detail, and alignment with the company’s mission as key performance differentiators. Hence, these are traits to look for at the talent acquisition stage.
2022-12-2939 min
The Stack480% Growth in 12 months - with Dan Waldschmidt, CRO at PanzuraEfficiency, effort, and details. Those are the three things that Dan Waldschmidt has focused on to drive Panzura to over 480% growth in just the past year. Dan is rocketing Panzura to insane heights by making careful decisions and getting the most from his team and tools. One way he’s doing that is by creating seamless connectivity with an all-in-one suite model for his tech stack. He’s also gone all in on Google products and training his team to get the most out of them.Main Takeaways:How D...
2022-11-0242 min
Mastering Midlife PodcastGetting Real About the Hustle and Grind with Dan WaldschmidtDan Waldschmidt is a renowned business strategist, author, keynote speaker, and ultra-runner, with one of his achievements being the 10th person to run Everest. He helps business leaders build their strategies in a way that affords them time to live life outside of work. Dan also wrote the book, Edgy Conversations, where he imparted wisdom that aims to make readers rethink their definition of success and show them how successful leaders do it. Dan joins me today to share his thoughts on how people define success and how they equate it with material possessions and luxury. He...
2021-09-2032 min
The Why And The BuyProducer's Pick: Succeed By Surrendering with Dan WaldschmidtNian Fiedler, the show's producer, joins Christie to do a quick introduction to another gem from the past. See how this episode takes on a whole new meaning when looking back through the lens of Covid. Surrender. It's a word that might evoke thoughts of defeat, or giving up. But today's guest will explain how surrendering yourself is freeing, and can inspire you to push yourself to new levels of performance. Dan Waldschmidt is someone very familiar with pushing himself. Ultra-marathoner, business strategist and owner of Edgy Conversations joins Jeff and Christie to discuss the ph...
2021-07-0739 min
What Are You Made Of?Leveling Up Your Life with Dan WaldschmidtShow Notes:In this episode, we talked about:Resilience, persistence, and endurance as keys to successHow the "try and try" mentality led him to succeed in his careerBeing aware of the power that you have, and the fact that the universe won’t wait for someone to be awesomeHow good things still sprout out of the bad thingsHis Ultramarathon journey and how it impacted his core valueValuing persistence in any aspect of lifeThe fact that one cannot predict the future, but can always choose to level upHow taking extra steps can transform one's lifeHow his book en...
2020-11-2627 min
Collective Genius Code with Gil Petersil5. How to Accelerate Successful Life (with Dan Waldschmidt)During this interview Gil and Dan are going deep on what does it mean to be successful and how can you achieve it. Dan shares his philosophy and why he quit social media having 1 million followers on Facebook and what kind of books does he recommend to read (spoiler, it’s not business or self-development ones).
0:00 Introduction
4:45 The best advice for introverts
6:31 Dan’s perspective on challenging time?
15:55 What entrepreneurs should learn in order to stay on track now?
27:29 What happened when Dan left social media?
38:02 What is D...
2020-07-2858 minThe Why And The BuySucceed By Surrendering with Dan WaldschmidtSurrender. It's a word that might evoke thoughts of defeat, or giving up. But today's guest will explain how surrendering yourself is freeing, and can inspire you to push yourself to new levels of performance. Dan Waldschmidt is someone very familiar with pushing himself. Ultra-marathoner, business strategist and owner of Edgy Conversations joins Jeff and Christie to discuss the philosophy of the book, The Surrender Experiment. Instead of fighting life, you can release control and surrender to whatever life brings your way, which decreases fear and anxiety over the things you can't change. But Dan re...
2020-06-1734 min
The Alpha Human PodcastDan Waldschmidt: A Turnaround Specialist Living on the EDGEDan Waldschmidt runs EDGY Inc., a SiliconValley-based consulting firm that specializes in business turnarounds, he is also the force behind one of the most read sales blogs in the world, Edgy Conversations, which The Wall Street Journal calls one of the most influential sites on the internet and which The Dow Jones has ranked as the 7th most visited sales blog. Dan is also an ultra-marathon runner who competes in 100 mile plus races and is only the 10th person to ever run the Mount Everest challenge. Dan's book, EDGY Conversations: How Ordinary People Can Achieve Outrageous Success, is an international...
2020-06-031h 06
The Engaged Prospect PodcastEngaged Prospect Podcast Interview with Dan Waldschmidt, Co-CEO of EdgyDuring this episode, Dan H and Dan W discuss how top companies implement services and provide true value to their clients. They talk about how to improve every day, make an impact on the world, and win. Dan Waldschmidt brings a level of passion and energy that's inspiring, and his focus on success is unrivaled.
2020-04-1745 min
No BS Sales School44: Mistakes That Salespeople make Dan WaldschmidtMy guest Dan Waldschmidt says he is on the journey of “What does it take to be awesome,”—immediately you get a sense for the passion and commitment that Dan brings to his work. Dan is the CEO of EDGY Inc., a business strategy execution company that helps companies get unstuck in their work. He has helped his clients make 19 billion dollars in new revenue, so you know what he’s doing works! Today Dan and I are discussing mistakes that salespeople make, so that you won't have to. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adsw...
2019-11-1327 min
Leveraging Thought LeadershipLeveraging Thought Leadership | Dan Waldschmidt | 166What is the DNA of greatness? What are ordinary people doing to achieve success? Can greatness be as simple as emulating those who have been successful and being dedicated to producing quality work? Dan Waldschmidt is the Co-CEO of Edgy Inc, Author of Edgy Conversations, an extreme athlete and elite strategist helping businesses across the world achieve greatness! Dan shares how he turned his blog into a book but only after shooting down four book deals to ensure his book was the exact vision he wanted. Plus he tells us about his edgy marketing maneuver that pai...
2019-10-3122 min
Elevating Beyond with Mark MinardHow To Make Lots and Lots of Money | The Billion Dollar Strategist Dan Waldschmidt |He's the strategist to billionaires all over the world, best selling author of, Edgy Conversations, keynote speaker, and champion ultra runner, meet Dan Waldschmidt! Live from our Elevating Beyond In Business: Minutes with Millionaires Event, Dan Waldschmidt shares the same strategies he uses to help billionaires get unstuck, and talks about HOW to MAKE LOTS and LOTS of MONEY! Subscribe To Our New Youtube Channel, with Host Mark Minard! Watch This Full Video and Subscribe To Our New Youtube Channel Connect With Mark Minard and The Elevating Beyond Nation Here: ...
2019-09-1720 min
The Sonya Looney ShowLevel Up Your Life & Exploit Your Brokenness with Dan Waldschmidt Dan Waldschmidt is about action. From a young age, he believed in extreme effort. So much so that he pushed himself over the edge and found himself holding a gun to his own head. Contemplating suicide got Dan to turn his life around and focus on what really mattered. Dan is an accomplished speaker, best selling author of the book Edgy Conversations, an ultra-runner, and a podcast host. His goal is to help people get unstuck, make decisions, and take extreme action. He has been published in places like Business Insider, Forbes, Vanity Fair, and CNBC. ...
2019-04-0353 min
Grow the GoodLevel Up Your Life & Exploit Your Brokenness with Dan Waldschmidt Dan Waldschmidt is about action. From a young age, he believed in extreme effort. So much so that he pushed himself over the edge and found himself holding a gun to his own head. Contemplating suicide got Dan to turn his life around and focus on what really mattered. Dan is an accomplished speaker, best selling author of the book Edgy Conversations, an ultra-runner, and a podcast host. His goal is to help people get unstuck, make decisions, and take extreme action. He has been published in places like Business Insider, Forbes, Vanity Fair, and CNBC. ...
2019-04-0353 min
EDGY ConversationsThe Power of Saying No"Great breakthrough never happens without sacrifice. " - Dan Waldschmidt
This episode of Dan's podcast will remind us that clarity comes from activity and not the other way around. You can't wait to know what you are going to do perfectly before you get started.
Dan's challenge to all of us, take those first few steps. Let us all do less, the power of saying NO.
After you listen, come to our Edgy Facebook page or join our new Edgy community and share how this episode change the way how you look at your purpose in life.
2019-02-2200 min
EDGY ConversationsWhat Do You Want" If you don't know your purpose you will not be able to execute at the highest level. " - Dan Waldschmidt
This podcast episode talks about the importance of knowing our purpose in life. As we age, this purpose that we focused on might change. What we want at 4 years old is not the same at 40 years old. Your life purpose is your contribution.
Why is finding your purpose so important? Listen to this podcast episode and uncover the answer to this question.
After you listen, come to our Edgy Facebook page or join our new Edgy community and share how...
2019-02-0800 min
EDGY ConversationsOn Being Effective" Being effective is not just doing more work but stop it, put yourself in a position where you can look at where you are and know if it's working. " - Dan Waldschmidt
This episode talks about being effective versus being efficient. Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort, Being effective is about doing the right things while being efficient is about doing things right.
As you listen to this episode, try to ask yourself this question, Is this getting me closer to where I want to be?
Recommended book: The Miracle...
2019-02-0100 min
EDGY ConversationsWhat Is Purpose" Your present purpose doesn't have always your purpose." - Dan Waldschmidt
Do you know your purpose?
Once you find your path, you’ll almost certainly find others traveling along with you, hoping to reach the same destination—a community.
The goals that foster a sense of purpose are ones that can potentially change the lives of other people.
Share your thoughts about this episode by going to our Edgy Facebook page or join our new Edgy community.
2019-01-1800 min
EDGY ConversationsKeeping On Living" You can give up and die or you can try and live and become the hero of your life from this day forward." Dan Waldschmidt
This episode of the podcast will talk about how we can keep on living despite all the struggle in life. You can live or you can die. Pick one. If you choose to live, it is all a matter of HOW you choose to live.
Share your thoughts about this episode by going to our Edgy Facebook page or join our new Edgy community.
2019-01-1100 min
EDGY ConversationsStop Dabbling"Somewhere in life, you got to have to pick what you want and then focused on it." - Dan Waldschmidt
This episode will talk on how you stay focused. Dan shares that without focused we will not achieve our dreams.
As you listen to this episode, try to ponder on this question, "How do you stay focused with everything that you are doing?"
Share your thoughts about this episode by going to our Edgy Facebook page or join our new Edgy community.
2018-12-2100 min
EDGY ConversationsChampionship-Grade Forgiveness"Part of building a bigger version isn't about dreaming wild dreams. It's about unburning yourself from the things that hold you down, the things that blind you." Dan Waldschmidt
The biggest part of this epiode is forgiving yourself. We all don't realized how good we are in forgiving ourselves. We might don't even know that we like ourselves.
As you listen to this episode, try to look deeply at yourself.
Share your thoughts about this episode by going to our Edgy Facebook page or join our new Edgy community.
2018-12-1400 min
imperfect action (with broc edwards)029: Dan Waldschmidt: Mindset, Methods, and Magic“Don’t be afraid to encourage people you might think don’t need encouragement.” Dan Waldschmidt, entrepreneur, best selling author, andchampion ultrarunner discusses his drive to be…
2018-12-1100 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Rockit Gaming"Not every single thing that you do is a representative of you but that's okay because you put in the time to get there and you just learn by continuing to do things." - Rockit Gaming
Russel and Vinny of Rockit Gaming share how we normally focused too heavily on doing things and that we don't realize how unimportant those things are and until we do it enough. They share their journey on how they started working in the nerdcore gaming music. Together with Broc and Dan, you will surely hear another zero to hero kind of story, get inspired...
2018-12-0700 min
EDGY ConversationsCorrosion" I have destroyed more good things in my life because I didn't make the right decision soon enough than just it out any other problem that I could put my finger on " - Dan Waldschmidt
Let us all listen as Dan shares how he overcome some bad decision in his life. Dan describe these like a corroded battery but like a battery, we can all replace it so that we won't make the same mistake again.
What is corroded inside you that you need to clean up?
Share your thoughts about this episode by going to our Edgy Facebook page...
2018-11-3000 min
EDGY ConversationsEmpathy Healer" Winning isn't really winning especially if you are on the other side of somebody who lacks empathy, someone who lacks feeling and kindness. "
In this episode, Dan talks about how to make other people awesome. He shares how he is raised by very conservative parents. Dan shares about a point in his life where he spent a number of years in Mexico doing missionary works. He then began to notice how kind and generous those people doing this kind of work.
Listen to this episode as you learn how you can heal other people's wound, how you can make other...
2018-11-0500 min
EDGY ConversationsRelationshipsIn this episode, Dan shares his insight on how we can make other people awesome. He talks about his experience when he was in the West Coast doing business with some powerful people.
This episode will teach us how we can build this deep personal relation. It will help us to understand better on why it is important to build relationships with people around us.
Come over to The EDGY Facebook group and share your own awesome story.
2018-10-2600 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] JT MusicDan and Broc have a conversation with the founders of JT Music. As a music artist, the group needs to face different challenges for them to succeed in their chosen field. There are all of these things you have to figure out even at the next level where you are successful, where you're going. They will how on how they grow their Youtube channels and get at least 7 million subscribers.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to help you network, learn, and grow with us: http://edgy.es/byoa-nation
Theme music ("Runaway") by Shadow of Whales...
2018-10-2600 min
EDGY ConversationsCoaching & AccountabilityWe all want to be in our best self. Who wouldn't want it? This month we talk about the idea of how to make other people awesome.
Dan shares how he remember a time where he wanted a rich uncle. Someone who can jump in and rescue, save you from all the drama and chaos, all the frustrating things that slow you down, stop you from having fun and achieving success.
We all feel connected when we hear other people doing some awesome things. We feel like we are not alone when there are other examples of people out there...
2018-10-1500 min
EDGY ConversationsAwesome In Every 1%Dan shares another great book that we should all read - The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande. Having a checklist doesn't seem to really be a big deal.
A great quote from the book that Dan shares, "Do everything 1% better". Do everything 1% better and once all of these would add up, it will result in a massive progress over time.
How do we level up? Maybe we are better than everybody around is, but the idea of leveling up says we are still gonna take it to that one next bit of brilliance.
Listen to...
2018-10-1200 min
EDGY ConversationsReaching 212 DegreesDan shares about a book he read - How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling by Frank Bettger.
We all have to have enthusiasm about being enthusiastic. You can't make others awesome as a leader until you will become awesome yourself.
Sometimes, we are so focused on trying to please everybody else. We are so focused on trying to encourage everybody else. We are so focused that we think it's a good thing but we don't understand how much it becomes so negative for us.
Share your thoughts with us by visiting our EDGY Empire of Awesomeness...
2018-10-1000 min
EDGY ConversationsThe Gift Of CandorIn this episode, Dan shares a short story about the power of radical candor. When you let people control your emotions, you make them important even when they shouldn't be simply because of your frustration.
Dan believes we can all be a better version of ourselves if we treat each and everyone with radical candor.
How disrespectful are we if we don't treat people with the respect they deserve? If we don't give them the time they deserve?
Come and visit the EDGY Empire of Awesomeness and share your own story where you unknowingly practice radical candor.
2018-10-0800 min
EDGY Conversations4 Stages of CandorDan shares about Kim Scott's book, Radical Candor. He shares how Kim break down Radical Candor into 2 very simple concepts.
The book also highlights 4 areas of Radical Candor. This episode will help us to understand more or even helps us to effectively practice radical candor.
One of the big things that are required of the Radical Candor model is, before you give criticism you demand that other people give you criticism first. You show leadership by accepting that criticism.
Come and visit the EDGY Empire of Awesomeness and share what you learned about this episode. We are so excited to...
2018-09-2400 min
EDGY ConversationsCriticizing The WinIn this episode, Dan shares about Kim Scott's book on Radical Candor. He shares about a specific lesson from the book that can be helpful for all of us.
We all know how to criticize losses, we are all receptive to the idea of changing since we lose on something. However, Kim's book talks about the need to criticize the win as well as the looses.
There is always a room for improvement for every wins. We all have our weak points and analyzing our wins for improvement can certainly help to improve those weak points.
As you listen, try...
2018-09-1800 min
EDGY ConversationsRadical Candor... Huh?Let us start this month's theme, Radical Candor, by learning the true meaning of "Candor". As you go along and listen to this episode, try to uncover the answers to these questions.
When was the last time you stop and cross-examine yourself on why you do what you do?
How many times do you want to say something and you don't do it?
How much better your life would be if you practice honesty and openness?
Together with Dan, we will all discover this subject of "Candor".
Come and visit the EDGY Empire of Awesomeness and share what you learned...
2018-09-1700 min
EDGY ConversationsWhy Aren't You Successful?We are still talking about surprise and delight. This episode will bring you to a more behind-the-scenes of Dan's life. Dan will share how he helped a company who is struggling in hitting their goals.
By the end of this episode, you will realize that the idea of surprise and delight is not just about getting discounts or having a cool looking Instagram pics but it's how you live your life, small but significant way.
When you are done listening to this episode, please come and visit the EDGY Empire of Awesomeness and share your experiences or struggles in life...
2018-09-1400 min
Bible (KJV) Apocrypha/Deuterocanon: Prayer of ManAn EDGY Conversation with Badass Dan Waldschmidt!This episode of the grind features guest Dan Waldschmidt, founder of the Edgy empire. Dan Waldschmidt doesn't just talk about success. He's obsessed with it. As a champion ultra-runner and elite strategist to business leaders across the world, Dan pushes the limits of high performance in everything that he does. Whether it is helping a Fortune 100 business grow an emerging business unit by 1,000% year-over-year or showing a new work-from-home entrepreneur how to drive radical progress with limited resources — Dan uses every ounce of his energy to build winners.
“The single most demotivating thing for high performers is being around people who a...
2018-08-3057 min
EDGY ConversationsWhen You're In the ValleyTo deliver surprise and delight is not an easy feat. In this episode, Dan looks at the path Pixar took to create the world’s first computer animated, feature-length movie.
He talks about the valleys that come before we can climb the mountain of success and why settling in the valley is not in our best interest. The valley, however, is necessary to achieve deep, personal growth.
It’s the place you will question yourself and everything you have set out to do. Perfect for anyone that needs a fire lit underneath them or needs to remember that they need to k...
2018-08-2700 min
EDGY ConversationsDriven By PassionQuite possibly one of the most vulnerable episodes of the EDGY Conversations podcast to date.
Dan talks openly about how doing little things to surprise others can bring delight and this helps not only our client relations but most importantly, our personal relationships. “I hate surprises!” Do you? Or do you hate not being in control of a situation?
Listen and find out!
After you listen, come over to our Edgy Facebook group and share how you get inspired by this episode.
2018-08-2400 min
EDGY ConversationsBehind The ScenesDrawing from the inspiration of last month’s Bring Your Own Awesome podcast, Dan talks about teamwork and what it takes to make something big happen.
The right type of people who, while maybe not seeing your goal the way you do, admire and appreciate your appetite for personal success. These people help to carry you as well as your vision and urge you forward.
Dan uses this viewpoint to segue into next month’s topic on Bringing Surprise and Delight.
It's never too late to enjoy our Bring Your Own Awesome episodes, come and visit our Edgy Facebook group to u...
2018-08-2200 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Jeremy BoyumDan and Broc interview Jeremy Boyum from Shadow of Whales, a band based in Texas. Jeremy makes some great points about business not being constant growth, but a series of ups and downs. Be careful not to let laziness strike and every time you fall, you will get back up a stronger person if you keep at it. He reminds listeners to speak positivity into their lives and as anyone that is part of the EDGY Empire knows to “Do the hard things.”
Are you ready to give yourself a 95% chance of hitting your goal? If you’re serious about taking...
2018-08-0800 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Channell HolmgrenAmazing interview with an amazing overcomer. Today Dan and Broc talk with Channéll Holmgram of Inspired by Purpose. Listen how trusting the process and taking that first big step has made a massive difference in Channéll’s life. Raw and real dialogue about not drowning out the encouraging voices with drugs and alcohol. Exhausting every resource. Being willing to be wrong more often than being right.
Are you ready to give yourself a 95% chance of hitting your goal? If you’re serious about taking your game to the next person, join the EDGY Nation before the doors close and le...
2018-08-0700 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Michelle SandauOn this episode of Bring Your Own Awesome Dan and Broc talk to Michelle Sandau, self-identified scientist and writer. Michelle’s love for books becomes her side hustle. She also talks about what to do when we are struggling to find our voices and we feel as though we are not being heard. She also discusses giving ourselves permission to speak up in a place where we feel we are not qualified to be.
Are you ready to give yourself a 95% chance of hitting your goal? If you’re serious about taking your game to the next person, join the EDGY...
2018-08-0600 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Miles AustinToday Dan and Broc interview Miles Austin from Fill the Funnel. Sometimes all we need is a good friend to push us when we are overwhelmed. Breaking our larger goals into small tasks can be a good way to get started. Helping people get past the fear of technology can be a great first step in growing your business.
Are you ready to give yourself a 95% chance of hitting your goal? If you’re serious about taking your game to the next person, join the EDGY Nation before the doors close and leave you out in the cold: http://edgy.es...
2018-08-0300 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] David HammanDavid Hamman talks about what he hopes to accomplish with Ripple Club. He talks Dan and Broc through his idea of a platform of knowledge that will be available to an up-and-coming generation of business leaders that are willing to learn. David hopes that others seeking business expertise will be inspired his own journey. Putting knowledge gained into action produces experience and boosting creativity through reading are two more topics covered in this amazing interview on this week’s episode of Bring Your Own Awesome.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to help you network, learn, an...
2018-08-0200 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Austin HulseyJoin Dan and Broc as they chat with Austin Hulsey, the CEO of NutriFitt and author of the children’s book Nanook. What did Austin do when he entered a saturated market and people told him he should quit? He kept going. He strongly believes that success is a journey and not a finish line and he will reach that finish line with determination. The world does not owe us anything. We need to be open to whatever is going to propel our success.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to help you network, learn, and gr...
2018-08-0100 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Bryan VashusToday Dan and Broc interview Bryan Vashus. They talk about fixed mindset versus growth mindset and how being exposed to new ideas is such an important factor of that. Bryan also talks bankruptcy and the importance of having your personal finances under control.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to help you network, learn, and grow with the planet’s most committed tribe of superhumans: http://edgy.es/byoa-nation
2018-07-3100 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Petra DavidsonDan and Broc have an incredibly insightful conversation with Petra Davidson of Get Spotted. She shares how her unique way of putting herself in the shoes of the consumer helps her be indispensable to her clients. Ask tons of questions because “you don’t know what you don’t know.” She also talks candidly about doubt existing and how we can translate that into action. They also discuss being kind to ourselves, how working for yourself can be lonely, and remaining focused when you’re in charge of your own time.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to h...
2018-07-3000 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Jonathan HairgroveVP of sales for Vision-e and owner of OTB, Jonathan Hairgrove, is Dan and Broc’s guest today on the podcast. While it’s nice to help take care of someone else’s problem with your software, it’s also okay to charge for doing so. Sometimes our struggle is not staying motivated or being the best in our field, sometimes the struggle is to have a balance between our “side hustle”, our day job, and our family. Set realistic goals. Jonathan also presents the idea of choosing one bill a month even though it may be small and determining to pay it wi...
2018-07-2700 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Annie PetersenToday, Annie, a writer from Texas, shares with Dan and Broc how journaling helps her stay focused. She talks about how we are all “in progress” and that change is a gift we give ourselves and we need to be open to receiving it. She cautions listeners to stay away from negative self-chatter and from talking ourselves down from our high goals.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to help you network, learn, and grow with the planet’s most committed tribe of superhumans: http://edgy.es/byoa-nation
2018-07-2600 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Chris RondeauDan and Broc have a conversation with Chris Rondeau, Area Director for Man in the Mirror Ministries. As a believer, Chris talks about the value in sacrificing for others and how serving people is better than being self-serving. Chris’s relationship with God has taught him to pay it forward. They will talk about investing in others and getting out of their comfort zones and well as being willing to make changes that will fulfill you not only physically and emotionally, but spiritually as well.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to help you network, learn, an...
2018-07-2400 min
EDGY Conversations[BYOA] Shaun SpencerFrom homeless to entrepreneur- Find out how Shaun turned his idea into a reality by surrounding himself with the right people, having the right mindset, and getting out of his comfort zone. Host Dan Waldschmidt and special guest co-host Broc Edwards interview Shaun Spencer in this installment of “Bring Your Own Awesome”.
Level up your life game by joining the group built to help you network, learn, and grow with the planet’s most committed tribe of superhumans: http://edgy.es/byoa-nation
2018-07-2300 min
EDGY ConversationsBad Times = Better BeliefsIf times were always good, would we have enough stamina to get past the challenging requirements?
In this episode, Dan talks about how the bad times are what shape us and give us what we need to succeed when it matters most. None one likes to be uncomfortable. People who are accountable to others and make themselves uncomfortable, however, usually get better results than people who don’t challenge themselves.
Bad times can drive us to succeed because they force us to reexamine our priorities and reevaluate decisions made and we can then improve. We are bound by the constraints of...
2018-07-2000 min
EDGY ConversationsCrazy Beliefs?Dan reflects on his time in seminary and shares how his own beliefs and upbringing have molded him into who he is today.
He discusses the old adage “What you believe, you can achieve.” Beliefs are powerful because they give us focus and they are fortified by the stories we have been told and the stories we in turn tell ourselves.
Are you telling yourself you are an achiever? If so, you may find yourself accomplishing tasks you never thought possible.
After you listen to this podcast episode, you can visit our Edgy Facebook and share your thoughts with us.
2018-07-1900 min
EDGY ConversationsBelieve What?In this episode, Dan proposes that to accomplish our goals, we must first believe we can.
Belief is a powerful thing and can control everything we do. In addition, the stories we tell ourselves can lead to certain behaviors and then reinforce our beliefs.
If you don’t think you’ll ever be successful, you won’t live your life that way and probably won’t become successful. Listen as Dan encourages us to live believing that we can! That we ARE capable!
Listen to how you can successfully accomplish your goals.
And then come over to The EDGY Facebook group an...
2018-07-1000 min
EDGY ConversationsInterview with Hector LaMarque.Can seeking comfort hinder us from becoming successful?
In this interview with Hector LaMarque of Primerica, Hector and Dan discuss how being prepared can make us more successful.
Confidence comes from preparation and success comes from working hard and having a clear vision of what we want our final outcome to be. Hector also advises that having a clear vision will help us to be more focused.
After you listen to this episode, come and visit our Edgy Facebook group then share your own awesomeness story.
2018-07-0400 min
EDGY ConversationsThat AccountabilityAre you willing to hold yourself and others accountable even when it’s uncomfortable?
Don’t be guilty of only being partially accountable or accountable with the “easy” things.
Dan talks about Tim Grover’s “Relentless” and the discomfort of true accountability in this week’s episode of The EDGY podcast.
Listen to this podcast episode and join us in The EDGY Facebook group and share with us your story.
2018-07-0200 min
EDGY ConversationsYour Own AwesomeYour Own Awesome (153)- Dan, Broc, and Matt reminisce over breakfast in Dallas on the Bring Your Own Awesome interviews and what they were able to take away from them.
A lot of inspiring things happened during these interviews! Join them at their roundtable for this candid podcast about what inspires them to do and be better.
Come over to The EDGY Facebook group and share your own awesome story.
2018-06-2900 min
EDGY ConversationsChicken WingsIn today’s episode, Dan tells the story of The Eagle and the Chicken. We all worry if what we are doing matters.
Sometimes we don’t feel like smiling and being happy and we let others’ opinions stop us from being motivated.
Dan encourages the listeners to motivate others even when we are not feeling motivated ourselves.
Come over to The EDGY Facebook group and let's talk about it.
2018-06-2600 min
EDGY ConversationsThe Learning LoopDan reflects on ten years out of DC.
The best person will learn, adapt, and grow and be excited by those opportunities to do so.
Dan challenges listeners to proactively learn by reading.
Join us in The EDGY Facebook group as we continue this discussion about this month's theme - Momentum.
2018-06-2500 min
EDGY ConversationsNewtonian LogicThis month’s topic of “Momentum” continues with the most scientific episode of the podcast yet!
Dan “nerds out” while applying the formula for linear momentum (p=mv) to our daily lives.
Let's talk about this episode in The EDGY Facebook group.
2018-06-2200 min
EDGY ConversationsNegative MomentumDan lights a fire in this episode! When we do everything we do nothing. Stay away from negative people.
They only want to feel better about themselves and drag us down. Dan reminds us that the way to handle negative people is to not handle them at all.
He also brings up a good point in that maybe we hang around negative people because they sound like the voices of doubt in our own heads.
Enjoy this excellent, thought-provoking, encouraging episode as the talk continues this month on Momentum.
Listen to this podcast and then come over to The EDGY...
2018-06-1800 min
EDGY ConversationsBad Habit DisasterIn this episode Dan continues his topic for the month on “Momentum”. Momentum is the great differentiator between success or failure.
He will talk about how making a decision is not always a moral decision of right or wrong, but still, making the wrong decision can take us on a detour.
Dan encourages us to keep in mind our end goal and make the right decisions so future momentum will be lightyears ahead of what we ever imagined.
Let us talk more about this episode by joining our Edgy Facebook group, then share your thoughts with us.
2018-06-1500 min
EDGY ConversationsThe Tyson DisasterWhat happens when we discount the fatality of not being sharp?
The moment we do not take our battles seriously is the moment when our life starts to spiral out of control.
Get ready for this tough love episode in which Dan continues the talk on this month’s topic of “Momentum” by examining part of Mike Tyson’s life.
Let us talk more about this episode by joining our Edgy Facebook group, share your thoughts with us.
2018-06-1100 min
EDGY ConversationsThe Momentum SuperpowerDan reads snippets from an article by Andrew Hamilton about psychological momentum with sports as an example.
He talks about how important it is to keep forward momentum even when we fail, no matter how hard that may seem.
In this episode, Dan talks about how negative thoughts will lead to negative momentum and how even doing one small thing a day to keep us moving forward is important.
After listening to this episode, please do not forget to visit The Edgy Facebook group and share your thoughts with us.
2018-06-0800 min
EDGY ConversationsUnwritten Value LessonAre values “historical” or “aspirational”?
Can we change our history? Do we uphold our values when no one is looking?
Maybe we are having trouble moving forward in our lives because of our history. Dan talks values vs. goals in this final episode on May’s topic of value.
Come over to The EDGY Facebook group to share your learnings about values. We would love to hear your takeaways.
2018-06-0400 min
EDGY ConversationsWhat You ValueDan continues the conversation on value. How valuable are you to others?
Are you valuing the wrong thing? He reminds us that our words should not be empty, but backed by actions and that acknowledging the value of those around us can have a “pay-it-forward” effect.
In other words, what you value will determine how other people value you.
Listen to this podcast on value. Then come over to The EDGY Facebook group to share your thoughts about it.
2018-06-0100 min
EDGY ConversationsThe Wrong Kind of ValueWhat happens when you make yourself vulnerable to someone and they stomp on your dream?
In this episode, Dan talks about being careful not to let your ego get in the way of being an encouragement.
He’ll share his opinion on guilt and manipulation tactics versus cultivating and caring.
2018-05-3000 min
EDGY ConversationsNext Is Now [Interview].Dan finishes his talk with Lior Arussy in this three part series.
While discussing Lior's new book, Next is Now, Dan and Lior talk about craftsmanship in business and marketing, openness to 'change" and allocating time to "the next."
Lior also talks about why it's important to get inside the new competitor's head quarterly.
Dan and Lior discuss charity and why giving to others of your money and time is important. They also touch on why operating from a place of uncertainty is good for you.
Plus, some personal advice to think about...
2018-05-2400 min
EDGY ConversationsChange Resilience [Interview].Dan talks in depth about Lior Arussy's new book, Next is Now
Dan and Lior speak about change- in employees and in brand. Lior explains FOMO and talks about "change resilience."
Together, they discuss how to embrace change and making life purposeful by using change.
They also go over how to define yourself through impact vs. process.
And finally, Lior explains why people resist change in the name of survival.
2018-05-2300 min
EDGY ConversationsBest or Nothing [Interview].Dan talks with Lior Arussy CEO of Strativity and author of Next is Now.
Dan and Lior talk about misguided marketing, Lior's customer experience transformation program, changing culture, inspiring yourself to inspire your customers, and becoming number one in your business.
By adopting a "Best or Nothing" attitude, Lior and Dan discuss changing culture and building confidence with the "3 P's".
2018-05-2200 min
Asia Tech Podcast New Episodes241: Dan Waldschmidt – Edgy Conversations (Ashley Talks ASH10)[00:10] Welcome Dan Waldschmidt of Edgy Conversations - international best-selling author, business strategist, speaker and extreme athlete to Ashley Talks
[01:00] What is the story of Dan? How did he arrive in Asia? The unfair advantage of being raised by strict parents who forced him to learn and be disciplined, reading 3,000 books and learning early on that he was good at growing businesses
[06:20] You have to love to learn with so much information out there - people make the mistake of getting locked in, "I already know, I don't want your advice", which holds them back from learning. But if you learn...
2018-05-0256 min
How to Get a Meeting With Anyone1: Dan Waldschmidt - Visual MetaphorsExtreme marketing tactics are going to yield extreme results. In this one, Stu talks with Dan Waldschmidt about what it takes to push your prospect engagement to the next level, and how to go all in in your pursuit of a client. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-03-1225 min
EDGY ConversationsInvested in Renewal.Dan Waldschmidt and his Chief of Staff spent 5 days in Laguna Beach recharging and hanging around people who can feed your soul.
How can you use Thanksgiving break to recharge your soul?
Let's talk about it >> http://edgy.es/fbgroup
2017-11-2200 min
EDGY ConversationsGet up. Get out.What do you do when you work for people who suck? Dan answers another listener question. Got something you want Dan to answer?
Ask Dan here: facebook.com/groups/edgyempire
2017-09-2600 min
Sales Strategy & Enablement by Revenue.io553: Push Your Limits to Achieve the Impossible. With Dan WaldschmidtDan Waldschmidt, is a keynote speaker, business strategist, ultra runner, business owner and author of Edgy Conversations: How Ordinary People Can Achieve Outrageous Success.
2017-08-2743 min
The Ryan Dohrn ShowIncrease Your Relevance to Drive Sales with guest Dan WaldschmidtCorporate sales training coach Ryan Dohrn shares four tips about staying relevant in a changing world of sales. Plus, Ryan and superstar business strategist Dan Waldschmidt answer your listener questions. Each month get corporate sales training advice and sales coaching from Sales Training World. More online at www.SalesTrainingWorld.com and www.DanWaldschmidt.com and www.RyanDohrn.com .
2017-06-1645 min
Sales Training WorldIncrease Your Relevance to Drive Sales with guest Dan WaldschmidtCorporate sales training coach Ryan Dohrn shares four tips about staying relevant in a changing world of sales. Plus, Ryan and superstar business strategist Dan Waldschmidt answer your listener questions. Each month get corporate sales training advice and sales coaching from Sales Training World. More online at www.SalesTrainingWorld.com and www.DanWaldschmidt.com and www.RyanDohrn.com .
2017-06-1645 min
Escape The Rat Race RadioDaily Success Practices w/ Dan Waldschmidt, Founder of EDGY EmpireDan and his team help companies all over the world arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving past outdated conventional wisdom, social peer pressure, and the selfish behaviors that stop them from being high performers.
2016-12-0744 min
The Impact EntrepreneurEp. 11 - Edgy Conversations: Taking Success To A Whole New Level - with Dan Waldschmidt Dan Waldschmidt is a busy guy whose mission, vision and passions align with The Impact Entrepreneur show. I’m extremely grateful to have this self-challenging, ultra-hard working person (to the point of barfing) on today’s show. Speaking of challenging himself, Dan is looking forward to running a 500-mile ultra-marathon in July. Just thinking of that is fear inducing, but he welcomes the challenge. At a young age he stumbled across the formula of hard work and sacrifice equals the ability to achieve anything. With this idea in mind, he took a $150,000 business to $8 million withi...
2016-06-061h 03
Business RockstarsDan Waldschmidt Author of EDGY ConversationsThese days, Dan is a business strategist. A popular speaker. And an ultra-runner.Dan and his team help companies all over the world arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving past outdated conventional wisdom, social peer pressure, and the selfish behaviors that stop them from being high performers.The Wall Street Journal calls his blog, Edgy Conversations, one of the Top 7 sales blogs anywhere on the internet. He’s been profiled in Business Week, INC Magazine, Business Insider, and on dozens of radio programs. Hundreds of his articles on unconventional business strategy have been published.
2016-06-041h 21Elevating Beyond with Mark Minard#103 Entrepreneur Motivation: Tim Fargo & Dan WaldschmidtThe $20 Million Dollar Dude, Tim Fargo, Billion Dollar Deal Maker, Dan Waldschmitdt, & Mark Minard bring you a dose of inspiration! Tim Fargo tweetjukebox.com Mark Minard MarkMinard.net Dan Waldschmidt EdgyConversations.com Want to share you story of courage!? Go to ElevatingBeyond.com and share your story for a chance to be a featured guest! Help support us by jumping onto iTunes and giving Elevating Beyond Podcast a Super Awesome Rating!
2016-03-2506 minElevating Beyond with Mark Minard#101 Ways of a Warrior: Mark & Dan Trade War Stories"Sometimes your history determines the fierceness with which you fight against what is in front of you" -Bishop T.D. Jakes Host, Mark Minard, & Guest Co-Host, Dan Waldschmitdt sit down together and share the true, untold, stories behind their battle scars. Check out Dan Waldschmidt's Kick-Butt Book, Edgy Conversations http://edgyconversations.com Check Out, Host, Mark Minard's Super Kick-Butt Book (it's waaaay better than Dan's, according to a review by Mark Minard :-) The Story of You http://markminard.net Courageous Stories Wanted!! Visit Our Phenomenal Webpage, http://www.elevatingbeyond.com/#home & Share Your Story for a Chance to Be...
2016-03-1552 minElevating Beyond with Mark Minard#69 EB Mastermind Live with Dan WaldschmidtIn this episode of Elevating Beyond, we're giving you a sneak peek into our Mastermind, where special guest, Dan Waldschmidt stopped by to bless us with his years of entrepreneurial wisdom. Dan's episode on the podcast (#68) was so popular, we asked him if he'd be willing to spend a few minutes with our hungry and driven Mastermind group. Dan's style of no-nonsense, straight to the point advice is contagious, fueling everyone he speaks with. We took an hour of Dan's message and edited it down to 17 minutes of pure intensity and focus. "For every one hour of presentation, I do...
2015-10-1718 minElevating Beyond with Mark Minard#68 Believe Like A Billionaire w Dan Waldschmidt"Until you rip from the roots of your soul, the disbelief in your ability to do whatever it takes, you'll never work hard enough or try long enough to get to where you want to be." In this episode of Elevating Beyond, Mark and Dayne sit down with billion dollar deal maker, Dan Waldschmidt. Dan's story begins with a gun in his mouth and nothing to live for, but turns into an author, speaker, ultra runner, and no-nonsense success expert. When asked to help a top executive maximize his potential, Dan challenged him to first run 20 miles. "If you finish...
2015-10-0640 min
A Sales GuyEp.1 - What Most Sales People Are Missing, Feat. Dan WaldschmidtOur guest was Dan Waldschmidt author of Edgy Conversations. The topic was what salespeople are missing. We broke down the key traits we think sales people need more of and why it affects sales. We talked about being great, and why too many people don’t aspire to greatness. Dan opened up about some of the personal experiences behind his motivation to write the book and more. It was truly one of the best 42 minutes I’ve spent, not on skis, in a while!
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THE WORD is a #live freestylin’ event + live #twitterchat (#SalesJolt) w/ @keenan. Every two weeks, Keenan invite...
2015-06-0344 min
progress-not-perfection21: Dan Waldschmidt | Edgy ConversationsSince birth Dan Waldschmidt has been refusing to accept business as usual.
Sure, he had a lawn mowing business at 12, but he turned his into a money-making machine (though he opted not to tell his mom about his increased profits).
He ran track like plenty of other kids, but he pushed himself to break his high school’s mile record. He got the usual entry-level job right out of college, but then he changed the sales process, earned millions of dollars for the company, and became CEO by the time he was 25.
These da...
2015-05-0432 min
The Dealer PlaybookDan Waldschmidt: How Ordinary People Do Extraordinary ThingsThank you for being here! Today’s conversation is an intense one with business expert Dan Waldschmidt. Dan and his team help companies all over the world arrive at business-changing breakthrough ideas by moving past outdated conventional wisdom, social peer pressure, and the selfish behaviors that stop them from being high performers.The Wall Street Journal calls his blog, Edgy Conversations, one of the Top 7 sales blogs anywhere on the internet. He’s been profiled in Business Week, INC Magazine, Business Insider, and on dozens of radio programs. Hundreds of his articles on unconventional business strat...
2015-01-0851 min
The Entrepreneurs Library with Wade DanielsonEdgy Conversations by Dan Waldschmidt | Episode 030In this episode Dan Waldschmidt discusses his book, EDGY Conversations which is a book that shows you how ordinary people achieve outrageous success. This book is perfect for entrepreneurs who find success to be skeptic and need a strong sense of will power to boost their abilities to succeed. Waldschmidt truly sets the tone for why people try to be successful but don't.About Dan Waldschmidt:“I have been an entrepreneur from the time I was 12 when I started my first lawn mowing business. Some of the first lessons I learned mowing lawns, a couple hu...
2014-08-2134 min
The Entrepreneurs Library with Wade DanielsonEdgy Conversations by Dan Waldschmidt | Episode 030In this episode Dan Waldschmidt discusses his book, EDGY Conversations which is a book that shows you how ordinary people achieve outrageous success. This book is perfect for entrepreneurs who find success to be skeptic and need a strong sense of will power to boost their abilities to succeed. Waldschmidt truly sets the tone for why people try to be successful but don't.About Dan Waldschmidt:“I have been an entrepreneur from the time I was 12 when I started my first lawn mowing business. Some of the first lessons I learned mowing lawns, a couple hu...
2014-08-2134 min
Life-Business-SpiritualityEdgy Conversations with Dan WaldschmidtToday on Straight talk with Carly Alyssa Thorne we are having "Edgy Conversations" with the Author of "Edgy Conversations" Dan WaldschmidtDan Waldschmidt is an international business strategist, speaker, author, and extreme athlete. His consulting firm solves complex marketing and business strategy problems for savvy companies all over the world. Dow Jones calls his Edgy Conversations blog one of the top sales sites on the internet. He's been profiled in Business Week, INC Magazine, BBC, Fox News, The Today Show, and Business Insider, has been the featured guest on dozens of radio programs, and has published hundreds of...
2014-05-0540 min
Shane Gibson's Sales Podcast – Social Selling – B2B Sales and InfluenceAn Edgy Conversation with Dan Waldschmidt on Success
Edgy Conversations – How Ordinary People Can Achieve Outrageous Success is an awesome book that once I picked up I pretty well read the whole thing. I asked Dan Waldschmidt, author of the book to do a podcast interview. In this podcast we really got to dig onto his methodologies and principles of creating a great life and a successful business.
Dan interviewed and researched over 1000 successful people from all walks of life and has managed to distill it down to four key attributes or behaviors that drive success. In our interview we cover this, plus we...
2014-03-3036 minShane Gibson's Podcast – Social Selling – B2B Sales and InfluenceAn Edgy Conversation with Dan Waldschmidt on Success
Edgy Conversations – How Ordinary People Can Achieve Outrageous Success is an awesome book that once I picked up I pretty well read the whole thing. I asked Dan Waldschmidt, author of the book to do a podcast interview. In this podcast we really got to dig onto his methodologies and principles of creating a great life and a successful business.
Dan interviewed and researched over 1000 successful people from all walks of life and has managed to distill it down to four key attributes or behaviors that drive success. In our interview we cover this, plus we...
2014-03-3036 min
The Powder Keg of AwesomeEpisode 126: Dan Waldschmidt, Author of Edgy ConversationsJoin us as we chat with author Dan Waldschmidt about his new book, Edgy Conversations.
Dan is an International business strategist, speaker, author, and extreme athlete.
His consulting firm, Waldschmidt Partners International, solves complex marketing and business strategy problems for savvy companies all over the world.
'EDGY Conversations is a gut-wrenchingly honest, no-holds-barred discussion about confronting and fixing the beliefs and behaviors that limit your ability to be amazing. It tackles head-on the uncomfortable yet powerful truth that pain, fear and love – yes, love – have a huge impact on success.
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