Facing Life – Details, episodes & analysis

Valerie and her 3 best friends have been in love with the Backstreet Boys since they were kids. Valerie never expected her first outing after her final chemo treatment to be Front Row seats to her favorite band in the world!

Listen to Jon and Valerie as they discuss what it was like for her to hear she had one year to live and how she decided that was not going to be her path! Then, after the event as she describes the laughter, tears, and pure joy of Valerie and her friends on her special day.

Thank you to Valerie's sponsors, Hal Elrod & The Miracle Morning and Jon Berghoff & Xchange, for making this day possible. And thank you to all of the heart and support that made Valerie's day unforgettable!

Today we bring in a proud member of our FrontRow community, Amber Vilhauer, who is stepping up to support FrontRowFoundation in a really unique way.

Amber is hosting a two-day live event June 3-4, 2019 called AuthorUpLive.com with partners Mike Michalowicz (bestselling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan and Clockwork) and AJ Harper (Mike's writer and publishing strategist).

Attendees will be given a physical and digital copy of the “tested” launch plan which was designed to sell 10,000 copies of Mike’s next book week one. You’ll get connected with influencers and community at the event. PLUS… $1,000 of each ticket is donated to Front Row Foundation (use coupon code: FRF) – you’ll be making someone’s dream come true.

In this episode, Amber challenges all business owners to add a fundraising component to their next launch or event. During a previous launch (AuthenticBusinessSuccessSummit.com), Amber and her company NGNG Enterprises, Inc. (standing for NoGutsNoGlory) donated $10,000 to FrontRow, and her latest venture will surpass that milestone.

Enjoy this episode and I hope it inspires you to become a Business Ambassador for your favorite charity.

"We can all give more." - Amber Vilhauer

What’s your story? Do you feel like you have one that you want to share with the world?

My new friend David Wenzel has a story to tell, and although it starts with Kung Fu, his story is about so much more. David was diagnosed 9 years ago with a brain tumor – and given 7 years to live. Although he’s surpassed the 7-year mark, David’s battle is not over yet. In fact, he was in the middle of chemo during our interview.

Despite his fight with cancer, David is a husband and father of three young girls, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and founder of Bent Not Broken, a non-profit that provides support and motivation to other cancer survivors.

In this episode, we have a very real and very authentic conversation about David’s beliefs and his journey. And we’ll also discuss how to see your own situation, no matter how difficult, in a different light.

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Have you ever thought about creating a front row moment for someone? Would people show up to help if you asked them to?

On this episode, I am talking with my friend, Brandy Salazar. Brandy is a member of the Front Row Family, a wife, mom, and friend to many. Today, she is going to share with us how she pulled together her resources and relationships to create an amazing front row moment for a little girl who is battling Leukemia.

This is an incredible story of compassion -- and it's a great reminder of why it's so important to step up and show up for the people in your life.

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To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio and links to resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/brandy-salazar

Dying is something that you can’t stop. But according to today’s guest, living is a choice. Would you agree?

On this episode of the Front Row Factor, I’m talking with my new friend, Brannon Beliso. Brannon is an 8th degree black belt, author, speaker, and the founder of One Martial Arts. He approaches everything from pain and suffering to leadership with humility and gratitude.

Brannon has devoted his life to helping people live out their best lives. And today, he is here to share his timeless wisdom with us.

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To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio and links to resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/brannon-beliso

When you face adversity in your life, how do you handle it?

According to my next guest, Dr. James Kelley, your mindset will greatly impact what you do moving forward. Dr. Kelley interviewed over 130 different leaders for this book, The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders Who Thrive in Adversity.

In today’s episode, we’ll talk about strategies for overcoming adversity that Dr. Kelley learned while doing research for the book. And we’ll also discuss how he overcame adversity in his own life.

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To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio and links to resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/james-kelley

Could one weekend, one event, or one breakthrough change the course of your life? It’s possible. In fact, if you attend the Best Year Ever Blueprint LIVE (BYEB) December 7 – 9th, it is probable.  

On today’s podcast, I’m talking with my good friends Jon Berghoff and Hal Elrod about the upcoming BYEB event in San Diego - an experiential learning experience, designed to help you have your best life ever! Not only that, but it’s also the largest fundraiser event of the year for the Front Row Foundation, and it’s unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before.

In this episode, we’ll discuss what makes this event so different. Plus, Jon Berghoff will walk us through the details of how he designed it. And he’ll give you some of the breakthrough strategies of the event that you can do in your own environment.

To get access to the full show notes, including transcript, audio and links to resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/best-year-ever-blueprint-2018

Do you live out your career in the front row - or find yourself stuck in a job that no longer serves you?

Today I am talking with my long-time friend and Front Row supporter, Sarah Andrus. Sarah is a career coach who shows people how to identify their own unique skills and build the confidence to go out and find their ideal job.

Sarah was instrumental in helping me form the ideas for the Front Row Factor. And she is here today to provide you with tips and strategies to propel your own careers forward.

What does the phrase “dig a well before you're thirsty” mean to you?

Many people have used this phrase, but according to my next guest, Jordan Harbinger, most people don’t expect to ever be “thirsty”.

Jordan, a former Wall Street attorney and world traveller, spent many years as the host of the popular podcast, The Art of Charm. Today, he hosts his own show called The Jordan Harbinger show.

Throughout his career, Jordan has always made it a priority to generously give to others without expecting anything in return. He recently discovered the power of his generosity after he had to leave his former podcast show and start over. Today, you're going to find out all about it. 

Show Notes

To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/jordan-harbinger-relationships

Do you ever feel like there’s something holding you back from achieving the level of success that you’d like? What if you already have everything that you need to reach the next level – but simply don’t realize it? It may be time to uncover your kick-assets. 

My guest today is Linda Smith. Linda’s tenacity as a tough and highly successful lawyer earned her the title “Meanest Woman Alive”. And while she’s come out victorious in many high profile cases, she also has a deep passion for helping other women succeed.

In this episode, Linda talks candidly about the struggles women face. Plus she’ll share strategies on how women can use their feminine powers effectively. According to Linda “you don’t need to become a mini-man”.

Show Notes

To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit FrontRowFactor.com/linda-smith