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The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast

By: Nicky Billou
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 MAKE THE DIFFERENCE YOU WERE BORN TO MAKE The Business of Thought Leadership podcast is about building your thought leadership around your expertise, your brand and your name. To become well known and highly regarded in the market place for the results you are able to produce for your clients. Our guests are top thought leaders who have done it. They've become widely known for their expertise and results they're able to deliver for their clients. They all love what they do and get paid very well for doing it. You'll meet entrepreneurs that have leveraged thought leadership in driving business revenue, coaches that were unknown and barely making ends who later became celebrities and took their income into the 7 figures, consultants that transformed into best-selling authors and built multi-million dollar firms and senior executives who followed their passion, left their day jobs and are changing the world. We've had interviews with notables such as New Times Best-Selling Author Seth Godin, success and investment coaching icon, Raymond Aaron, a personal coach to billionaires, Alex Charfen & Tony Robbins' Director of Coaching, Marc Von Musser. Steve Jobs once said "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." Are you crazy enough to join us in making the difference you were born to make. We want you to 10x your impact, your income and your influence every 12 months. Financially successful people with purpose and passion are changing the world and we want to inspire you to be one of them.Copyright © eCircle Inc. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • EP740: Ken Honda – Happy Money!!

    EP740: Ken Honda – Happy Money!!
    Dec 23 2025
    "Happy money is money that gives you joy when you receive it and also gets you excited when you pay." Money carries energy, whether we notice it or not. When money is received with appreciation and released with gratitude, it circulates differently through life. Instead of being a source of stress, fear, or control, it becomes a tool for joy, generosity, and forward momentum. The relationship we form with money often mirrors our relationship with trust, self-worth, and contribution. When money is treated as something positive, supportive, and purposeful, it stops feeling heavy and starts feeling alive. Ken Honda introduces the idea that money can be "happy" or "unhappy" depending on how it is experienced emotionally. He explains that happy money flows from doing meaningful work, creating value, and making others smile. When people earn through alignment with what they love, money becomes a natural byproduct rather than a constant struggle. Ken also connects money to ikigai—one's life purpose—and shows how passion, contribution, and income can coexist without conflict. Ken is a globally recognized author and teacher known for blending spirituality with practical financial wisdom. With millions of books sold worldwide, including Happy Money, he helps people shift their mindset around wealth, gratitude, and purpose. His work focuses on transforming money from a source of anxiety into a source of peace, joy, and service. Expert action steps: Practice gratitude every time money comes in and goes out—train yourself to emotionally appreciate both. Identify your ikigai by noticing what energizes you naturally, then explore how it might serve others. Build a small group of supporters who value your work; sustainable income grows through trust and community. Learn more & connect: https://kenhonda.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@kenhondaofficial IG: @happykenhonda FB: https://www.facebook.com/kenhondahappymoney/ Also in this episode: Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Joyful Life https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/03/ikigai_japanese_secret_to_a_joyful_life.html Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.
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    40 mins
  • EP739: TL Nuggets #219 – Doug MacDougall – Twice Upon A Time

    EP739: TL Nuggets #219 – Doug MacDougall – Twice Upon A Time
    Dec 19 2025
    "When I retired, I figured I'm going into my second career and I'm going to be a filmmaker." Big ideas don't always start with big budgets. Sometimes they start during moments of disruption, when plans fall apart and creativity has to take the lead. This episode highlights how shifting direction during uncertain times can open the door to entirely new worlds—both creatively and personally. Doug MacDougall joins the conversation to share the story behind Twice Upon A Time, a bold sci-fi fantasy web series that blends mystery, psychology, and time travel. What began as a creative pivot during lockdown has evolved into an ambitious, multi-season project featuring remote actors, genre-bending storytelling, and a cliff-hanger designed to leave audiences wanting more. The series follows five residents in a near-future asylum whose treatment hides far darker intentions than they realize. Doug is an independent film producer who creates cinematic web series with actors located across North America. Working entirely remotely, he combines green-screen production, post-production creativity, and a passion for storytelling to bring large-scale ideas to life—proving that even in disruptive times, imagination can still take center stage. Expert action steps: Start creating with what you have instead of waiting for ideal conditions. Use genre and format experimentation to keep audiences engaged. Design projects that combine creative impact with social contribution. Learn more & connect: Check out all of Doug's YouTube content @dougmacdougall4338 Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.
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    8 mins
  • EP738: Emad Rizkalla - Why You Should Do Business With Rich Customers

    EP738: Emad Rizkalla - Why You Should Do Business With Rich Customers
    Dec 16 2025
    "We were delivering five-star service to clients who couldn't afford it." Most businesses don't struggle because they lack talent or work ethic. They struggle because they're solving real problems for customers who can't afford meaningful solutions. When clients are under-resourced, even great work becomes exhausting, unpredictable, and hard to scale. The same effort, applied to better-capitalized customers, creates stability, clarity, and room to think long term instead of constantly chasing the next invoice. Emad Rizkalla shares how his company worked with world-class brands yet still found itself financially strained. The issue wasn't capability—it was deal size. By moving upstream into government, defense, and large-scale workforce development, everything changed. Larger contracts meant fewer distractions, longer runways, and the ability to plan years ahead instead of months. The work didn't get easier, but the business finally made sense. Emad is the founder of Bluedrop, a Canadian technology company focused on workforce development, training systems, and simulation for government and aerospace clients. Over more than 30 years, he's built and evolved organizations by pairing strong culture with the discipline to pursue opportunities that actually support long-term growth. Expert action steps: Build a strong, non-toxic company culture before trying to scale revenue. Stop tying your self-worth solely to outcomes you cannot fully control. Hire for values and character first, and train skills second. Learn more & connect: https://bluedrop.com/ Also in this episode: https://dreambuilder.org/ Visit https://www.eCircleAcademy.com and book a success call with Nicky to take your practice to the next level.
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    47 mins
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