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Champion Reads

Champion Reads

By: Champion Reads Book Club: Jon Kovach Jr. | Ian Stermer | Champion Circle
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The Champion Reads Book Club meets weekly to discuss powerful principles in major books and bestsellers. The hosts Jon Kovach Jr. and Ian Stermer lead professional discussions about and applying the principles we are reading in our current book studies. Champion Circle Networking Association is a coaching and consulting business using business networking events, education, training, workshops, and one-on-one/group coaching. Our organization has in-person and online groups in various parts of the country. Learn more by visiting www.MyChampionCircle.comChampion Reads Book Club: Jon Kovach Jr. | Ian Stermer | Champion Circle Economics
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  • Be Famous to a Few and Forget the Rest | Oversubscribed, Daniel Priestly
    Aug 8 2025

    🎯In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. dive into one of the most freeing principles from Daniel Priestley’s Oversubscribed: the only people that matter are your people.They break down why chasing everyone dilutes your impact, how to create your own market, and why depth of connection beats surface-level reach every time. From combining passions into a powerful niche to becoming “famous to a few,” this conversation is packed with real-world stories—including how Willie discovered his calling to coach adult dyslexic entrepreneurs and professionals.💡 Key Ideas Covered:Create Your Own Market – Build around existing interest and find the people who already care.You Can’t Serve Everyone – Focus on the few who truly align with your values and mission.Be Famous to a Few – Influence isn’t about the masses—it’s about the right micro-community.Values Attract the Right People – Living authentically draws the right connections and repels the wrong ones.Whether you’re growing a business, building a brand, or simply figuring out who your “few” are, this episode will help you cut through the noise and focus on what—and who—matters most.🎧 Subscribe to Champion Reads for honest, high-level conversations that turn powerful books into action-ready wisdom.🌐 Learn more and join the Champion Circle at: https://www.mychampioncircle.com#Oversubscribed #DanielPriestley #ChampionReads #YourPeopleMatter #AuthenticBranding #MicroCommunity #BeFamousToAFew #ChampionCircle`

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    21 mins
  • Underdogs Win Because They Have Nothing to Lose | Underdog Advantage, Dean Graziosi
    Aug 1 2025

    🎯 In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Stermer dive deeper into The Underdog Advantage by Dean Graziosi—spotlighting one of the most freeing truths: Underdogs have nothing to lose.When you start from the bottom, you don’t carry the weight of expectation. You’re not tied down by perfection or pressure. And that gives you a kind of freedom that most “successful” people forget they once had.💥 Key Topics Covered:The Freedom of the Underdog MindsetNo reputation to protect. No spotlight to perform under. That means you can take bold action without fear of falling—because there's nowhere to fall from.Fail Fast, Learn FasterWhen you’re not afraid of losing something, you move quicker, test ideas faster, and grow with less hesitation. That’s the advantage most overlook.Underdogs Can Be Bold, Not CarefulBig players play defense. Underdogs play offense. You don’t need permission, validation, or approval to go after what you want.🎯 Why You Should Watch:This episode is a rally cry for anyone who’s felt behind or invisible. Coach Willie and Ian break down why having nothing to lose might be the greatest asset you’ve got—and how it can supercharge your hustle, resilience, and creativity.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Start before you're "ready"—because you're never too small to make a move.Use your outsider status to disrupt and surprise—not follow the rules.Embrace failure as the fastest way forward.🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for mindset-shifting book breakdowns and honest conversations to help you lead with grit, grow with intention, and turn your underdog journey into your greatest weapon.🌐 Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#UnderdogAdvantage #DeanGraziosi #NothingToLose #UnderdogMindset #ChampionReads #FearlessAction #FreedomToFail #GrowFromGrit #ChampionCircle

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    30 mins
  • Why Being the Underdog Gives You the Upper Hand | Underdog Advantage, Dean Graziosi
    Jul 25 2025

    🎯 In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Sturmer dive into The Underdog Advantage by Dean Graziosi and explore how being underestimated can actually be your greatest strength. Instead of seeing underdog status as a weakness, this episode shows you how to flip it into fuel—turning every “no,” doubt, or disadvantage into undeniable motivation.💥 Key Topics Covered:Underdog Identity = Built-In DriveLearn why underdogs often work harder, stay scrappier, and build more momentum than those who start ahead.Turning Limitations into LeverageDiscover how what you don’t have—money, connections, approval—can become the reason you succeed, not the reason you fail.Why Underdogs Win More Than You ThinkDean Graziosi breaks down how the world's greatest success stories were born from rejection, doubt, and starting at zero.🎯 Why You Should Watch:If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or like the odds are stacked against you—this episode will reframe your mindset. You’ll walk away with a clearer perspective on how to use every obstacle as a step toward becoming unstoppable.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Own Your Story: Stop hiding your “lack”—make it part of your power.Outwork the Odds: Success doesn’t go to the most gifted—it goes to the most committed.Build from Grit: Tap into hunger, drive, and resilience when others coast on comfort.🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for weekly insights that challenge the norm, spark personal growth, and give you the tools to win—no matter where you start.🌐 Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for more tools to turn your underdog story into your greatest advantage.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#UnderdogAdvantage #DeanGraziosi #ChampionReads #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #StartFromZero #UnderdogMindset #Resilience #ChampionCircle

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    31 mins
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