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Joe Polish interviews Christopher Doyle about effective strategies for long-term sobriety, especially in high-stress careers. They discuss the power of 12-step programs and the vital role of family support. This episode offers practical insights for anyone dealing with addiction.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Chris in this episode:

• Discover why 94.7% of people with substance use disorders don’t perceive the need for help and the critical role external factors play in achieving sobriety.
• From Firefighting to Life-Saving: Learn how Christopher Doyle’s journey from being a New York City firefighter to a seasoned interventionist is transforming the lives of individuals and families battling addiction.
• The Delusion of Control: Dive into the mind of an addict and understand the powerful delusion that they can manage their substance use, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, and what to do about it
• Breaking the Cycle: The profound impact of growing up in a recovery household and how it shaped Christopher's unique approach to helping families navigate addiction.
• Beyond the Surface: Why addiction isn’t just about substance use but a symptom of deeper issues. (Hear Christopher's insights on addressing the root causes of addiction for lasting recovery.)
• Empathy Over Stigma: How separating your loved one from their addiction and approaching them with empathy can be the game-changer in their recovery journey.
• Get actionable advice on how to identify the right moment to intervene, present recovery opportunities, and use positive leverage to help your loved one take the first step toward sobriety. 

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In this episode, Joe Polish interviews Ruari Fairbairns, Founder of One Year No Beer, who shares insights on the pervasive impact of alcohol, the alcohol industry's influence, and the link between alcohol, trauma, and mental health.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Ruari in this episode:

• Discover Ruari Fairbairns' revolutionary approach to breaking the booze habit that's turned skeptics into believers across 137 countries (PLUS: The story of the global movement "One Year No Beer" that's saving lives one sip at a time.)
• The link between trauma, stress, and drinking habits. (Ruari explains how addressing these deeper issues can lead to more effective recovery.)
• Technology Meets Temperance: An innovative technology that monitors your central nervous system to help you understand and manage your stress and drinking triggers.
• What if stopping wasn’t about quitting, but changing? Ruari flips the script on sobriety with strategies that replace harmful habits with powerful new ones. (Dive into the method that makes the journey from addiction to recovery both successful and sustainable.)
• Beyond Sobriety: Ruari challenges the traditional narratives of addiction recovery, advocating for a new approach that addresses the root causes of alcohol dependence.
• Exposing the myths peddled by billion-dollar booze businesses (and why 2 simple words have led more people to drinking problems than almost anything else...)
• What could giving up alcohol do for your brain and body? Ruari unpacks the startling health benefits of sobriety—improved mental clarity, enhanced physical health, and overall vitality. Discover why less alcohol means more life!
• Learn how Ruari’s research with Stirling University is uncovering the shocking impact of peer pressure on drinking habits, especially among professional women in London.
• Ruari shares how you can rethink your relationship with alcohol, offering practical tips for a healthier, happier, and more productive life.
• Ruari shares his ambitious plans to take "One Year No Beer" beyond a challenge to a comprehensive educational and research initiative, set to redefine health and happiness.

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Daymond John unveils the secrets behind building a $6 billion brand, sharing invaluable insights on financial intelligence, talent management, and navigating the dynamic landscape of business.

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Here’s a glance at what you’ll discover from Daymond in this episode:

• The 2 best pieces of business advice Daymond has ever received
• 3 key elements to building a billion dollar brand
• Daymond shares how his investments on SharkTank has played out and how he looks at angel and venture investing
• How to attract star talent to your team and keep them long term
• Daymond shares his candid thoughts about Time Management (and why it can be a challenge)
• 2 strategies for saying ""no"" to things when people are hitting you up from all angles
• Daymond reveals his goal setting process and how he stays hungry despite all his success
• What you can learn from the rap game to transform adversity into success
• The Dark Side Of Success And Fame: ""I think the darkest side of success and fame is..."" You have to hear what Daymond says...
• Who Daymond privately turns to for advice
• Daymond gives his philosophy for living a successful life

Millennials get a lot of slack in the workplace. They are considered lazy, entitled, job hoppers. There are three ways that Millennials think they are different from previous generations. Understanding these differences is the key to managing millennials for maximum productivity.    

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/111.  

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Marissa Brassfield in this episode:

• 3 ways millennials think differently and how to use this to reach your organizational goals faster and engage your team while decreasing turnover
• Ask this one question to help your top performers feel more fulfilled in their roles and skyrocket their performance
• The worst thing you can do with a millennial team member and what you should do instead
• Marissa reveals what makes millennials stay in a job and what makes them leave a job
• Why millennials are perfect for creating innovations, bringing new ideas and boosting your company’s creativity

Smart and savvy people do 5 things to protect themselves during family and/or personal crises. They are also the 5 most important things you can do to grow and protect your wealth.  

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/110.  

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Mary Jane in this episode:

• 5 simple steps you can take right now to get physically healthier
• Mary reveals the 5 most important things you can do to grow and protect your wealth
• What smart, savvy people do to protect themselves during family and/or personal crises
• How to give yourself peace of mind without putting your business and mental state at risk

Would you like to know how to scale your business, create a community of raving fans and make more money? Join Joe Polish for a conversation with Jonathan Levi about the power of an online course.  

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/109.  

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Jonathan in this episode:  

• How to scale your business, create a community of raving fans and make more money
• One thing you can do to massively increase your believability and credibility online
• A technique for selling thousands, hundreds of thousands, even millions of dollars of your online course
• What most people get wrong when creating and selling courses online (and what to do instead)
• Jonathan shares how to learn almost anything faster and more effectively
• Two big entrepreneurial lessons Jonathan discovered in business (These two lessons can give you A LOT more freedom)
• Accelerated Learning: 3 strategies for improving your memory and increasing your reading speed
• One of the most important elements you need to build engaging, high value courses
• The right way to charge premium prices for your courses (PLUS: The formula for how much you should charge for anything you sell…)
• I______ A N____: The first step you should take when creating your online course

Great crowdfunding is nothing more than great marketing, yet 64% of crowdfunding projects fail.  

In this episode, Clay Hebert shares popular crowdfunding myths and misconceptions and how to know if your idea is right for this exciting space.    

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/108.  

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Clay Hebert in this episode:  

• Clay shares a fascinating story from the 1800's about an American pioneer who crowdfunded the Statue of Liberty
• 5 myths and misconceptions about crowdfunding and the fundamentals that every entrepreneur needs to know before starting a crowdfunding campaign
• $34 Billion: Why crowdfunding is on its way to surpassing venture capital as a source of funding
• The difference between Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing and the 5 main types of Crowdfunding
• 3 reasons why relying on platforms, strategies and tactics can be a huge mistake and 3 things savvy crowdfunders do instead
• The Alarm Clock Test: A simple way to come up with breakthrough ideas your customers will love
• Customer Avatar Masterclass: Clay gives you a step-by-step blueprint for understanding your customer so well your products sell themselves
• 64% of crowdfunding projects fail. Avoid failing by using these 10 magic marketing questions that will help you succeed…
• The Portable Story: How to design it and have your products and services spread to millions of people
• How to know if your idea is right for crowdfunding (Plus: 5 smart reasons (beyond money) for running a crowdfunding campaign)"

Connor runs a company called Youth Logic that helps brands understand youth culture to further their marketing strategy.  

To successfully sell to young people, there are the 4 SECRETS to doing it. Here they are…  

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/107.  

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Connor Blakley in this episode:  

• To successfully sell to young people, there are the 4 SECRETS to doing it. Here they are…
• The biggest misconception people have about Generation Z and the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when selling to Generation Z
• Everyone is going digital to reach young people. Instead, use ________ to reach with young people. (Almost NONE of your competitors are using this. If you do, it will give you a HUGE advantage)
• R______ + C_______ = The Culture Formula. Get this right and watch your brand and business achieve extraordinary success
• 2 difference between Generation Z and Millennials that impact your business
• The Genius Network Youth Panel: Learn from the world's top young entrepreneurs at this years annual event

Can you imagine a world where you go into work every day and you trust everyone around you to do what they need to do? The real sign of having growth in your organization is when you welcome in and work with a diversity of instincts.

Kathy Kolbe offers the science on making all this possible.

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/106.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Kathy in this episode:

• How to foster a more trusting organization and take your team to the next level
• The key to experiencing more freedom, respect and growth in your life and business
• Kathy shares how to maximize your unique abilities and eliminate stress at work
• A method for discovering the stress points in relationships and exactly what to do about them

Showing up with passion and excitement is not enough if you want to become a market leader. Are you making these thought leader mistakes?

If you would like access to the complete presentation, the show notes, the links, and the special resources for this episode, please visit GeniusNetwork.com/105.

Here’s a glance at what you’ll learn from Vickie in this episode:

• Three mistakes thought leaders make that derail their efforts (and how to fix them)
• Why showing up with passion and excitement is not enough if you want to become a market leader
• 3 strategic ways to unearth gold hidden inside your business and use it to create more buyers
• How to stand out from the competition in a crowded market and differentiate your brand