In this episode, we welcome Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Companies, who shares his remarkable journey in real estate development. With nearly two decades of experience, Eugene discusses the intricacies of the industry, from managing projects to navigating financial risks. He emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships, the challenges faced during economic downturns, and the lessons learned from his experiences. Join us as we delve into the world of real estate development and gain valuable insights for aspiring developers.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 30th

In this episode, we welcome Bill Flynn, a seasoned growth coach and author of the best-selling book "Further Faster." Bill shares his journey through the highs and lows of the business world, emphasizing the importance of understanding human psychology in sales and marketing.

With over 30 years of experience, he discusses the emotional underpinnings of decision-making and how leaders can foster environments that prioritize team success over individual heroics. Join us as we explore the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and the art of persuasion!

Chapters:

(04:19) The strategic vision for your life

(09:14) NLP has been debunked by neuroscience and cognitive behavioral science

(11:30) All marketing is ultimately based on manipulating or influencing a person's emotions

(16:56) 99% of our decisions are made in the old system

(22:13) Our default is irrational, impulsive, emotional

(27:57) You can't control everything, but you can control how you respond to situations

(30:20) Cult leaders manipulate their followers unconsciously through group bias

(41:17) Treat cash as your primary financial metric

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Bill Flynn bio:

Bill has collaborated with Alan Mulli and Amy Edmondson, pitched Steve Jobs, accomplished much, failed often, and learned many useful lessons from 30 years of studying the science of success. He's best described as a pragmatic Simon cynic, an optimist, and an operator.

Bill embodies his core purpose, simplified servanthood, by spreading each working moment to help create a compassionately productive society by enabling enlightened leaders to focus on the few things that truly matter to their teams and key stakeholders. He has worked for and advised hundreds of companies, including startups, where he has a long track record of success spanning multiple industries.

Bill has been a VP of Sales eight times, twice as CMO, and once as a GM of a $100 million IT services division before pivoting to become a growth coach in 2015. Before that, he achieved five successful outcomes, including two IPOs and seven acquisitions, as well as a notable turnaround during the 2008 financial crisis. Bill's work has evolved beyond his best-selling book, Further Faster: The Vital Few Steps That Take the Guesswork Out of Growth, into a comprehensive performance operating system series that addresses the fundamental transition from hero leadership to systematic excellence.

His frameworks help leaders build organizations that develop emergent intelligence capabilities, which exceed what any individual leader could accomplish on their own.

Connect with Bill:

https://catalystgrowthadvisors.com

bill@catalystgrowthadvisors.com

Book a call – https://calendly.com/billflynn01776

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/billflynnpublic

twitter – @whfjr

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In this episode, we welcome Bill Flynn, a seasoned growth coach and author of the best-selling book "Further Faster." Bill shares his journey through the highs and lows of the business world, emphasizing the importance of understanding human psychology in sales and marketing.

With over 30 years of experience, he discusses the emotional underpinnings of decision-making and how leaders can foster environments that prioritize team success over individual heroics. Join us as we explore the intersection of neuroscience, leadership, and the art of persuasion!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 23rd

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bob Thompson, a motivational speaker, life coach, and real estate expert who transformed his life after facing significant personal challenges. Bob shares his journey from a chemist to a successful real estate agent, highlighting the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the lessons learned from overcoming adversity. Tune in to discover how to leverage setbacks for growth and find your own extraordinary path!

Chapters:

(05:50) You just have to keep moving forward as an entrepreneur

(11:34) Bob and his wife had no debt when they left the chemical plant in 2007

(19:23) Count small wins

(22:48) Imposter syndrome is the feeling that you're not good enough

(26:59) There are some things in life that are just beyond your control

(30:28) Part-time real estate agents can eventually turn their side hustle into a full-time job

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Bob Thompson bio:

Bob is a motivational speaker, a seasoned life coach, and a celebrated real estate expert who began his real estate career at the age of 35. He has also worked with industry vanguards such as zone.com and VHDA. After navigating two heart attacks and a challenging bypass surgery, he came back stronger than ever.

As a motivational speaker and life coach, Bob transmutes his life lessons into profound teachings. He infuses his real estate wisdom to highlight universal tenets such as patience, diligence, visionary thinking, and leveraging past setbacks for future growth.

Connect with Bob:

757-403-5401

https://whatbobthinks.com

https://www.facebook.com/BobThompsonRealtor

https://www.bobtheagent.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Bob Thompson, a motivational speaker, life coach, and real estate expert who transformed his life after facing significant personal challenges. Bob shares his journey from a chemist to a successful real estate agent, highlighting the importance of perseverance, self-belief, and the lessons learned from overcoming adversity. Tune in to discover how to leverage setbacks for growth and find your own extraordinary path!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 16th

In this episode, we welcome Terry Rich, a remarkable CEO and entrepreneur with a rich history of innovation and success. From leading the largest lottery fraud bust in U.S. history to turning around a struggling zoo, Terry shares his extraordinary journey and insights on business, ethics, and the American dream. Tune in to discover how creativity and resilience can lead to remarkable achievements!

Chapters:

(06:56) A lottery ticket helped solve the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history

(14:53) Terry McClellan's business started way back in that cable television industry

(19:49) Whenever you make money, set aside 10% for research and development

(25:08) The zoo became a huge success after a big procreation night

(30:51) Terry has a million dollar idea regarding poop that came from a zoo employee

(35:46) I think anybody can achieve the American dream

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Terry Rich bio:

Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. Oh, and he led the team that busted the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history, was a guest on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”, ran a zoo and gave away $1 Billion.

During his appointment by three Governors, his leadership increased lottery sales and profits by 50%. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second largest attended attraction in the state. But his national insight on business, banking, gaming, TV production, marketing and PR led him to success in his professional career and to his passion for public speaking.

Before that, he started four successful entrepreneurial businesses, and has numerous national media appearances including ABC, NBC, HBO, CBS, 20/20, CNN, CNBC, USA Today and The New York Times; and was a movie host on Starz! His production of a Fox Sports show called “Socker Slam” is currently a featured documentary on the Hearst streaming service “Very Local”.

He’s a disruptive innovator and entrepreneur with a drive for integrity and honesty. He’s worked in the trenches, survived new business trends and had success with generational changes. Terry’s keynotes are energetic, motivating and perfect for an early morning, lunch or after dinner presentation.

Terry Rich has two books: The $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act, available on Amazon, Kindle and Audible.

Connect with Terry:

https://terryspeaks.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGsPAfQzakM

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terich

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8Zsb84WeVl8

In this episode, we welcome Terry Rich, a remarkable CEO and entrepreneur with a rich history of innovation and success. From leading the largest lottery fraud bust in U.S. history to turning around a struggling zoo, Terry shares his extraordinary journey and insights on business, ethics, and the American dream. Tune in to discover how creativity and resilience can lead to remarkable achievements!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 9th

In this episode, we welcome Stuart Wade, a multifaceted entrepreneur, investor, and high-performance mindset coach. Stuart shares his remarkable journey from a shy child inspired by Bruce Lee to a four-time world champion in martial arts. He discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including his early failures and the transformative power of visualization. Tune in as Stuart reveals how he helps elite performers break mental barriers and unlock their full potential, leading with clarity and purpose for lasting impact.

Chapters:

(03:26) Stuart's martial arts career started when he was six years old

(06:52) A motivational factor that kept Stuart going to become a world champion

(09:32) Practicing visualization and mental rehearsal

(12:51) There's an imposter syndrome that says you're not there yet

(19:38) You have to take action steps to achieve success, right

(30:35) The biggest challenge people face in terms of mindset

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Stuart Wade bio:

Stuart is an entrepreneur, investor, strategist, advisor, and speaker, as well as a high-performance mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, and lifelong martial artist with a bold vision to elevate human potential to the highest levels, creating lasting global change. From a shy 6-year-old boy inspired by Bruce Lee to a 5th Dan black belt in taekwondo, a 2nd Dan in kickboxing, and a 4-time world champion, Stuart's journey has been anything but ordinary.

At age eight, he failed his first black belt test. That failure became a defining moment that ignited a relentless drive for mastery, shaping the rest of his life. His early discovery of visualization at the age of 16 transformed his performance and sparked a lifelong obsession with the power of the subconscious mind.

But it wasn't until he encountered clinical hypnotherapy during a low point in his competitive career when fear and fatigue were eroding his edge that everything changed. That single breakthrough led to advanced studies with Paul McKenna and Dr. Richard Bandler and over a decade of work helping elite performers break mental barriers and transform from the inside out.

Today, Stuart works with business leaders, entrepreneurs, C-suite executives, and world-class athletes. High, athletes. High-achieving men who, despite their external success, often battle self-doubt, inner pressure, and a persistent sense that something is still missing.

His mission is clear: to help those at the top unlock their fullest potential so that they can lead with clarity, live with purpose, and create impact that truly matters. He has been featured in articles in the Emerson, Daily Mail, and the Daily Mirror, and he's an extraordinary American.

Connect with Stuart:

https://www.instagram.com/themindcoachuk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-wade-the-mind-coach/

https://themindcoach.co.uk/

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0Vw_CW7dxHU