In this episode, Toni interviews Shari Teigman. Shari, a performance mentor and creative strategist, shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation. Their discussion delves into topics such as embracing authenticity, navigating change, and finding balance in a busy life. Shari's candid and insightful reflections provide valuable insights into the importance of self-reflection, creativity, and self-care. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Shari emphasizes the importance of embracing change and letting go of the past to make space for new opportunities and growth.

• Taking time for self-reflection and self-care is crucial, especially in busy and demanding roles, to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy balance.

• Shari highlights the power of creativity and exploring new possibilities to drive personal and professional growth, even in challenging times.

• Being true to oneself and embracing all emotions, both positive and negative, allows for a deeper connection with oneself and others.

• Recognizing personal rhythms and cycles, such as preferred seasons or work patterns, can help in optimizing productivity and well-being.

BEST MOMENTS

"I help people unleash their inner maverick, both in their life and their business. So lots of people call me a pocket rocket."

"I break all of the rules. and I like to get people where they deserve to be."

"I will only be all of me. And lots of people don't like it and lots of people love it."

"I fought with myself to get here, to own this."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni interviews Joe O'Connor, a resilient individual who has faced and overcome multiple challenges in his life. Joe shares his inspiring story, starting from a severe accident at the age of 14 where he was pronounced clinically dead three times, to his successful career in the military, financial advising, and even bomb disposal. The episode delves into Joe's mindset, drive, and determination to overcome obstacles, including a life-threatening incident during his time in the Bomb Disposal Unit. Despite facing dark times and challenges, Joe's story highlights the importance of resilience, regrouping, and seeking financial protection through group income protection schemes. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Joe O'Connor faced multiple challenges in his life, including near-death experiences and career setbacks, but he always found a way to overcome them.

• Joe's story highlights the importance of continuous learning and self-improvement, as he constantly sought new opportunities for growth and development.

• Despite facing dark times and tough situations, Joe demonstrated resilience by regrouping, adapting, and finding ways to move forward.

• Joe emphasized the importance of financial planning and having appropriate insurance coverage to mitigate risks and uncertainties in life.

• Joe's experience underscores the value of seeking support from others, whether it be from family, friends, or financial advisors, during challenging times.

BEST MOMENTS

"I just want to get my message out to the world, which is why I'm really happy to be on your show."

"I found that most of the successful people that were in an overnight success, it's taken 10 or 20 years to get there."

"If it doesn't kill you, it'll make you stronger."

"I screamed a lot more times as well, like a baby. I cried my eyes out. I didn't know where the next pound was coming from."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In today's episode, Toni interviews Gordon Burcham, a triple world champion, author, business coach, and life mastery coach. Gordon shares his personal journey of overcoming challenges and self-doubt to achieve success. He discusses his difficult childhood, experiences with bullying, and the pivotal moment in his life when he won the world title in martial arts. Gordon reflects on the importance of self-love, resilience, and personal development in transforming his life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Gordon Burcham's journey highlights the importance of facing challenges head-on and using them as opportunities for growth.

• Despite facing setbacks and self-doubt, Gordon's story emphasizes the power of believing in oneself and pushing through adversity.

• Mentors like Alfie Lewis played a crucial role in Gordon's transformation, showcasing the impact of supportive figures in one's life.

• Gordon's shift from a negative mindset to a growth-oriented one demonstrates the transformative power of changing one's perspective.

• Gordon's philosophy of enjoying the adventure of life, including its ups and downs, serves as a reminder to embrace the journey rather than just focusing on the destination.

BEST MOMENTS

"I do believe that we're all born pure, et cetera, and we're all born with so much love, abundance, potential, et cetera. But over the years, I think it's buried."

"I was being coached on a personal level. By the way, I'm not born into personal development or business. I am absolutely completely different to my whole family."

"I think I was trying to prove to myself. I think that's the thing I'm always trying to prove to myself."

"I always say, asset is in wisdom. Asset is not what you've got, it's who you've become."

"It's amazing what you can achieve, though. I haven't got any money, I can't do it. We're struggling, you know, beans on toast style, but I'll go and sell some stuff from the garage to get the three grand."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Today, Toni is interviewing Mark Ormrod, a former Royal Marines commando and triple amputee, who shares his harrowing experience of surviving an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on Christmas Eve during a routine patrol in Afghanistan. Mark recounts the moments leading up to the explosion, the immediate aftermath, and the heroic actions of his fellow soldiers that saved his life. Despite the traumatic events, Mark shares his story with composure and gratitude, highlighting the professionalism and bravery of his comrades. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Despite the traumatic experience, Mark chooses to view the day of the incident as a day of gratitude rather than resentment.

• He highlights the professionalism and courage of the medics and fellow soldiers who acted swiftly and effectively to save his life.

• Mark describes the experience as surreal, citing a detachment from the emotions associated with the event.

• He initially found telling the story cathartic and therapeutic, leading to a career of sharing his experience for the benefit of others.

BEST MOMENTS

"You can only regret the things you've done, not the things you haven't."

"I want to see if I've got what it takes physically and mentally to join the ranks of these elite men."

"Some people will say they found it easy. I think they're lying because it was hell on earth."

"I think human beings are the happiest when they're moving towards a worthwhile goal."

"What I want to do is have people look at me now and go, this guy's got four fingers, one thumb, and a smartphone. And he did all this in the business world and as an entrepreneur."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni interviews Elizabeth Cann, a former badminton star turned high-performance coach. Liz shares her journey from being a top athlete to transitioning into coaching and mentoring others in various aspects of life. She discusses the challenges she faced, including injuries, and the importance of mindset and personal development in achieving success. Liz also delves into her holistic approach to health and wellness, highlighting the benefits of hydrogen water and the necessity of maintaining physical well-being post-athletic career. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Liz transitioned from being a successful badminton athlete to a high-performance coach, focusing on optimizing life experiences for others.

• She has faced significant injuries during her athletic career, including two bulging discs in her lower back at the age of 19, but continued competing until she was 35.

• Liz developed a passion for mindset and personal development in her early 20s, which has influenced her coaching approach and holistic lifestyle choices.

• She credits her mother and certain coaches for nurturing her athletic career and mindset, emphasizing the importance of belief and support in achieving goals.

• Liz now incorporates a holistic approach to health and wellness, including practices like hydrogen water consumption, acupuncture, and low-impact exercise to maintain her physical well-being post-athletic career.

BEST MOMENTS

"It tends to be people who are very driven who see the importance of having a coach and a mentor, and working on their mindset, because a different kind of person wouldn't really get the point of it."

"I try to always keep an open mind that whilst right now it might not look like they're going to accomplish a certain thing, I know that people looked at me and thought, nah, you're not going to achieve this or that. And I did."

"If you're going to tell me I can't do something, just stand there and watch me do it. Because I will not be told that I'm not going to be able to do something."

"Health is the foundation of everything. You cannot make time for good health, you're going to eventually make time for bad health."

"Success isn't always about being the best. It can be about being the best, but it's also about being your best."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

This episode features an in-depth conversation with the artist John Charles, who shares his journey from addiction to recovery and how art played a significant role in his transformation. John Charles discusses his upbringing, struggles with addiction, and the pivotal moments that led him to recovery. He reflects on the impact of his art on his life, from starting with Disney paintings to finding his unique style through experimentation. Toni delves into the emotional and spiritual aspects of John Charles' artistic process, highlighting the therapeutic nature of painting and the sense of freedom it brings him. 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• John expresses gratitude towards those who have supported and influenced his artistic journey, highlighting the importance of acknowledging the help and guidance received from others.

• Painting serves as a way for the artist to enter a state of complete freedom and focus, allowing him to be fully present in the moment and escape from other distractions or emotions.

• John's journey involves experimenting with different styles and influences, ultimately leading to the development of a unique artistic style that sets him apart and garners attention from viewers.

• He reflects on the parallels between his past struggles with addiction and his current pursuit of artistic fulfillment, suggesting that art has become a meaningful and fulfilling pursuit in his life.

• John sees art as a lifelong passion and commitment, indicating that painting is not just a hobby or career but an integral part of his identity and purpose.

BEST MOMENTS

"I feel like that's what I am aiming for, to be able to just sit and maybe have a cup of coffee, but feel nothing, if that makes sense."

"I don't think I'll never ever stop painting. I don't know who this quote was by, but I've seen it once and it was, artists don't retire, they simply die."

"I feel like I can speak to people better via my art than actually verbally speaking to people. So that's why I paint certain things to kind of pass my message on that way."

"I don't take on a lot of commissions anymore either. In the past I would take on, if somebody asked me to paint the dog's arse, I'd paint it."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

This episode, Fares Hatoum shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Syria to becoming a successful entrepreneur and property optician. Fares discusses his superpowers of manifesting goals and achieving success through resilience and determination. The episode delves into Fares's challenges, including facing rejection, navigating career changes, and taking risks to pursue his dreams. Fares details how one encounter with Alfie Best lead to a partnership and the realisation of a shared vision for a networking event bridging investors in the UK and Dubai. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Fares's journey from humble beginnings in Syria to becoming a successful entrepreneur showcases the importance of resilience and determination in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.

• His willingness to embrace uncertainty and love and connection at the Tony Robbins event highlights the importance of being open to new experiences and opportunities.

• Fares's ability to set big goals, such as meeting Tony Robbins and becoming a Platinum Partner, demonstrates the power of setting ambitious targets and working towards them.

• His decision to attend the Tony Robbins event, despite doubts and challenges, and his initiative in reaching out to Alfie Best for a potential business partnership, emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities when they arise.

BEST MOMENTS

"I have superpowers. The mystical superpower that I have is whatever I believe I achieve."

"Many people who are an entrepreneur inside still have the fear of the employee mindset."

"I set big goals. and I go after them. Yeah, it's scary. The unknown is scary. I still wake up with anxiety, with tight chest."

"If you don't ask, you don't get. Belief will take you a whole lot further than just wanting or needing something."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni speaks to Tom Williams, an adventurer and the winner of the TV survival show "Alone." Tom shares insights into his humble beginnings, overcoming challenges, and his experiences on the show. He discusses the preparation and mental fortitude required for surviving alone in the Canadian wilderness, highlighting the transformative impact of the experience. Tom also delves into the business side of his ventures, including Desert Island Survival, and his plans for expanding into new wilderness adventures.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Tom Williams is an adventurer, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker who won the TV survival show "Alone" on Channel Four.

• Tom's humble beginnings and challenging upbringing fueled his desire to prove people wrong and push himself out of his comfort zone.

• His experience of being alone in the Canadian wilderness on the show "Alone" had a profound impact on Tom, leading to a new level of appreciation for simple things like food and nature.

• Tom's business, Desert Island Survival, offers unique wilderness experiences on uninhabited islands, and he plans to expand into different environments like Lapland and the Amazon.

BEST MOMENTS

 "I was preparing mentally to be out there for 65 days. I was ticking off the days, and in my mind I'd got to halfway. It was very jarring to come out of that."

"I'm thinking of setting up a new company as well called The Primal Reset, where people can get their gut biome checked, they can get their blood levels done, they can do the epigenetic test and find out their age from their makeup."

"I was definitely disappointed. I won't lie. I did think maybe I'll be on TV again, and maybe I'm going to get 50,000 followers on Instagram, and this is all going to be really good for finding business for Desert Island Survival."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Today, Toni interviews Shaa Wasmund, a successful entrepreneur with a remarkable background. Shaa shares her journey from humble beginnings to achieving significant success in business, emphasizing her drive to help others reach their full potential. Their discussion delves into topics such as resilience, the power of business to level the playing field, the importance of loyalty and friendship, and the challenges of raising a child in a privileged environment while instilling values of appreciation and understanding. Shaa's candid reflections on luck and empowerment serve as a powerful message for listeners to take control of their own opportunities and not attribute success solely to luck. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Shaa emphasizes the importance of resilience and making conscious choices in life, rather than relying on luck or external factors.

• She discusses the challenges of raising a child in a privileged environment while ensuring they understand and appreciate the privileges they have.

• Shaa consciously surrounds herself with strong role models and empowers others to take control of her own opportunities and success.

• She rejects the notion of luck as a determining factor in success, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities through preparation and hard work.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think I have actually been unluckier than the vast majority of people on this planet with the things that I've experienced."

"You're here because your parents can afford it. I'm here on a scholarship because my brains did it for me."

"Luck is where they say opportunity meets preparation. And I 100% agree with that."

"Loyalty to somebody is where it doesn't matter what the situation is, your loyalty to them overrides it."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

This episode, Toni takes the listener through an inspiring conversation with Eric Balance, a business strategist, writer, and investor. Eric shares his journey from struggling with addiction to finding balance and purpose in his life. He discusses the importance of cultivating awareness in business and creating meaningful connections with others. Eric's story of overcoming challenges and finding his true calling is both empowering and enlightening. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Eric emphasizes the importance of finding balance within oneself to express calmness and certainty in any situation.

• Eric advocates for conscious business practices, focusing on cultivating awareness and meaningful connections within organizations.

• Eric shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction, highlighting the power of faith, self-discovery, and surrounding oneself with positive influences.

• Eric discusses the power of positive energy, emphasizing the impact of small gestures like smiling at others and creating a ripple effect of positivity.

• Eric encourages having faith in oneself, knowing one's worth, and having the conviction to create a fulfilling life.

BEST MOMENTS

"The quality of your questions will determine the quality of your relations, the quality of your life, and the quality of your circumstances."

"For me, the biggest thing is curation of our realities, and specifically business."

"To define what you really want in your life, you have to get really clear of what you don't want."

"Honestly, I'm sitting here thinking I'm going to take over the fucking world."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In today's inspirational episode, Toni interviews Neville Wright, a successful entrepreneur with a passion for business and property. Neville shares his remarkable journey, starting from his challenging experiences in education to building a thriving property business. Toni also looks into Neville's mindset, emphasizing the importance of following one's interests and taking risks. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Neville emphasizes the importance of teaching children based on their strengths and interests rather than criticizing them for their weaknesses.

• He advocates for a more personalized and supportive approach to education, particularly in the case of children with learning difficulties. 

• Neville's willingness to work hard, take risks, and adapt to changing circumstances has been key to his success.

• He encourages focusing on minute-to-minute goals and proactive decision-making to ensure you stay motivated, and focused on progression. 

BEST MOMENTS

"If you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, they'll feel stupid for the rest of their lives. And that was me. I was a fish, and they were judging me on climbing a tree."

'School was an institution where it might as well have been a prison, because it was prison for me. It was prison for a lot of kids.' 

'Do you want to be successful as much as you want to breathe?'

'It's not necessarily that you want to go rub it in people's faces. It's provign to yourself and to other people that you could actually do it.' 

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni speaks with Adam Rana, who takes listeners on a journey from humble beginnings to building successful businesses in the property and real estate industry. Adam shares the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned along the way, highlighting the importance of resilience, emotional control, and building a supportive network. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Adam emphasizes the importance of discipline and consistency in achieving success. He attributes his accomplishments to his drive and long-term vision, highlighting the value of setting clear goals and staying focused.

• Adam underscores the significance of building a strong network of mentors and peers who are more successful. 

• Adam shares insights on the importance of emotional control and resilience in navigating challenges and setbacks. He emphasizes the need to maintain composure, stay focused, and view obstacles as opportunities for growth.

• Adam expresses a desire to be remembered for the positive impact he has on others and his commitment to creating a business that can be passed down through generations.

BEST MOMENTS

"I started with two grand, actually, I started with service accommodation. And that's one of my most massive main cash flow business in the UK."

"I think discipline and consistency, what made me successful."

"I'm all about telling the truth on these podcasts."

"Emotional control is the biggest factor in surviving times like this."

"It's never going to be enough, but you've got to put some goalposts in."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni takes a look at the theme of overcoming challenges and resilience. Reflecting on the common thread of resilience found in all of her interviews, Toni considers the importance of having a strong support network, asking for help when needed, and sharing both challenges and successes with others. She also emphasizes the significance of checking in on others and being open about struggles. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Overcoming challenges and facing adversity requires resilience, which is a common theme among all the podcast guests.

• Having a reliable network of people around you is crucial for getting through tough times.

• Asking for help, even before things get dire, can prevent further challenges and make it easier to navigate difficult situations.

• It's important to share your challenges with others, not just the successes, to create a supportive community.

• Once you've overcome challenges, share your experiences to help and support others who may be going through similar situations.

BEST MOMENTS

"Shit always happens, doesn't it? And it's about how we handle it."

"Resilience isn't always just dealing with it when the shit hits the fan or dealing with it on your own."

"No one is a success on their own."

"If you have a solution to a problem, you've made it through a challenging time, you've got a simpler, faster, easier, better way of doing something or a solution."

"It's very easy when people are placed on a pedestal or they have a certain level of success to think they don't have these challenges too."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In today's episode, Toni interviews Koussei Kurbaj, who shares his remarkable journey. Koussei began with nothing, built multi-million dollar companies by the age of 28, lost it all, and then rebuilt him success once more by the age of 32. Through personal anecdotes and lessons learned, Koussei provides valuable insights and inspiration for listeners on their own entrepreneurial journeys. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

•  Koussei's journey from building multi-million dollar companies to losing it all and rebuilding showcases the importance of resilience and determination in entrepreneurship.

• He emphasizes the need to trust, but also to verify, highlighting the importance of due diligence and not blindly trusting others in business partnerships.

• Koussei's reflection on ego, trust, and family underscores the personal growth and self-awareness gained through challenging experiences.

• His transition from a broken state to rebuilding a successful real estate portfolio demonstrates the power of perseverance and strategic investment.

BEST MOMENTS

"I always felt that, or thought about that, it's funny that you ask this question, and I still think about it."

"I remember back in grade seven and eight when our cafeteria in my school back in Sharjah, in UAE, was boring."

"I felt that if they want to play soccer, I'll make a soccer tournament."

"I remember knocking his door like his is I went to his company and I knocked the door and I went in."

"I remember writing a new password on a piece of paper and burning that piece of paper so that I'll never go back to that Snapchat account."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In today's episode, Toni interviews Simon Alexander Ong, an author, coach, and entrepreneur. Simon shares his journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful coach and public speaker. He discusses the importance of awakening people's imagination and living a better story. Simon also opens up about the challenges he faced, including the impact of the global financial crisis and the loss of his mother at a young age. He emphasizes the power of building relationships, being strategic, and taking risks. Simon's positive outlook and ability to find the good in every situation are truly inspiring. Listeners will gain valuable insights into personal growth, finding purpose, and creating a meaningful impact in the world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Building relationships and expanding your network is crucial for success. Simon emphasised the importance of relationship building and how it can lead to opportunities and collaborations.

• Being strategic and intentional in your actions is key. Simon's journey involved careful planning, making strategic decisions, and being intentional about his goals and actions.

• Don't be afraid to take risks and step outside of your comfort zone. Simon took risks by exploring new opportunities, such as public speaking, and it paid off in unexpected ways.

• Value before victory. Simon's approach of providing value and serving others without expecting immediate returns helped him build strong relationships and open doors for future opportunities.

• Embrace the fragility of life and don't wait to pursue your dreams. Simon's experience of losing his mother at a young age taught him the importance of living life to the fullest and taking action on your goals and dreams without delay.

BEST MOMENTS

"Everything I do is designed to awaken people's imagination of what is truly possible so they can live a better story."

"The pain of staying where I was became greater than the pain of change." 

"The power of speaking is not just awareness about your work, but it's also powerful from a brand perspective." 

"Don't wait became something that powered me forward to collapse that gap between idea and execution." 

"We enter this tragic scenario where we live as if we're never going to die and then die having never really lived." 

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni sits down with former professional boxer Anthony Ogogo. Anthony opens up about his journey from a troubled childhood to becoming an Olympic athlete. He shares his early experiences in sports and how he found his passion for boxing after witnessing a schoolyard fight. Anthony reflects on his drive to win and the role it played in seeking attention and validation. He also discusses the challenges he faced in his boxing career, including a dislocated shoulder and a bitter disappointment at the Olympics. Anthony's story is one of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of success, both in and out of the ring.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Anthony had a difficult childhood, growing up with a single mother and craving attention and love from his absent father.

• Boxing became an outlet for the speaker's anger and frustration, and he excelled in the sport due to his determination and hard work.

• Anthony's ultimate goal was to win an Olympic gold medal, and he qualified for the 2012 Olympics despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks.

• Anthony's mother suffered a brain aneurysm during his Olympic training, and he had to make the difficult decision to continue with the Games while his mother was in critical condition.

• Anthony faced physical injuries, including a dislocated shoulder and a broken rib, during his Olympic training, but he persevered and competed in the Games.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was good at sport, any sport. I was that annoying kid that could pick up a badminton racket in like year two in PE and beat the teacher without never knowing what a shuttlecock was."

"I used to be like, I remember that we once had like silver fish in the cupboard because I didn't wash up properly." 

"I was never the biggest, never the strongest, never the hardest puncher or the fastest. Don't get me wrong, I was an athlete. I was good at everything, but my superpower was you would not outwork me." 

"I used to love hurting people. When the bell would go, I'd become a different person. Then the bell would end and then I'm back to being a respectful person." 

"I Should have qualified in 2011, the year before the Olympics, eight months before my shoulder came out in a fight, it got popped out by the personalized boxing." 

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Today, Toni interviews Spencer Lodge, a successful entrepreneur, author, and podcast host. Spencer shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent figure in various industries. He discusses his passion for making a difference in the world, particularly in the area of human trafficking, as highlighted in his recent TV documentary. Spencer emphasises the importance of finding true wealth and gratitude through helping others and making a positive impact. He also reflects on his personal growth and transformation, from being arrogant and materialistic to prioritising meaningful connections and experiences. The episode delves into Spencer's involvement in supporting charities and his deep connection with Maria Conceicao and the girls she has rescued from poverty in Bangladesh. Overall, the episode showcases Spencer's inspiring journey and his commitment to leaving a lasting legacy through his philanthropic efforts.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Spencer Lodge's journey from humble beginnings to success in sales and business is inspiring.

• He emphasizes the importance of making a genuine impact and helping others as a measure of true wealth.

• Spencer shares his experience of working with Maria Conceicao and her mission to rescue and educate children from the slums of Bangladesh.

• He highlights the power of perspective and how it can shift our priorities and values.

• Spencer reflects on his personal growth and transformation, from being arrogant and materialistic to valuing meaningful connections and making a difference in the world.

BEST MOMENTS

"The wealthiest people I know have no money. They have nothing. but they have the biggest hearts in the world and they do remarkable work to help other people."

"Gratitude could be laying in the garden on a sunny day and getting a tan and drinking a glass of wine. That could be gratitude. But for me, it's like there has to be more, which means I have to seek more, which I have to do more so that I then get that required fix of gratitude." 

"Legacy is important. And it's so much more than legacy. To me, it's just like, the legacy is valuable while you live. Okay. The respect and the recognition is..." 

"Money talks, but wealth whispers."

"I was better than everybody. I was beating them all. It was because of that training. I was hands down better than everyone and I was hungry for success." 

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

This week, Toni is interviewing Master Sri, a spiritual teacher and mentor who shares his mystical journey of transformation and self-discovery. Master Sri recounts his experience of being chosen by a Himalayan yogi and undergoing a rigorous initiation amidst the mountains, sharing candidly about the challenges, initial fears, and profound moments that led him to fully embrace his spiritual path. Master Sri emphasises the importance of discovering one's purpose and the transformative power of maintaining a positive mindset in navigating life's inevitable highs and lows. Overall, this episode offers insights into personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and finding fulfilment in both the material and spiritual aspects of life. This compelling exploration offers valuable insights into personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and attaining fulfilment in both the material and spiritual dimensions of life. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Becoming a master in any field requires being chosen by a mentor or teacher.

• Going through challenging experiences and initiations can lead to personal transformation and growth.

• The cycles of positivity and negativity are natural in life and spirituality.

• The importance of finding one's own path and purpose, regardless of societal expectations or norms.

• The significance of both material and spiritual aspects in life, and the need for balance between the two.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think that a lot of people, when they are voicing anything, I don't agree with this, then that's your problem. I don't like it when you talk about what is your problem." 

"I always say to people, it's interesting, because if I have a crowd of a thousand people, I say, how many of you think money is not important? You'll always get a few hands. Always, every time."

"I think a lot of people don't recognize that right now. They see it as it's your problem, right, for speaking about it. But it's not, it's their problem." 

"I think that a lot of people, when they are voicing anything, I don't agree with this, then that's your problem. I don't like it when you talk about that. Well, if you don't like and you're getting triggered by it, it's your problem."

"I think maybe until 2019, I sometimes will still question, hmm, am I supposed to be teaching law of attraction, or am I supposed to be teaching business?"

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni speaks to Gary Das, who discusses his journey as a business consultant and investor. Gary shares his experience in the mortgage industry and how he diversified his business to include life insurance and insurance brokerage. He talks about the challenges he faced, including working long hours and the pressure to chase money. Gary also opens up about his realization that he didn't actually enjoy mortgages or property, but rather the problem-solving aspect of his work. He shares his shift in focus towards helping others build successful businesses and create their dream lifestyles. Their conversation delves into the importance of mindset, resilience, and finding a balance between work and personal life.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Focus on problem-solving and adding value: Gary mentiones that he enjoys solving puzzles and providing solutions to clients' problems. This mindset has guided his career and business ventures.

• Adaptability and diversification: Gary shares his journey of diversifying his business from mortgages to insurance and then to consulting and training. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to changes in the market and exploring new opportunities.

• Building a team and delegating: Gary learned the value of building a team and delegating tasks to others. He realized that he couldn't do everything himself and that hiring the right people allowed him to focus on his strengths and grow his business.

• Prioritizing lifestyle and family: Gary discusses the importance of prioritizing lifestyle and family over work. He learned this lesson through personal experiences and now focuses on helping others build businesses that align with their desired lifestyles.

• Resilience and mindset: Gary highlights the importance of resilience and maintaining a logical and positive mindset in the face of challenges. He shares his own experiences of overcoming setbacks and emphasized the need to keep moving forward and learning from failures.

BEST MOMENTS

"I don't like mortgages. I don't like property... I love the problem solving."

"I don't want to do that for the next 40 years." 

"I think it's really refreshing to hear someone be so honest."

"I don't need to be first in last out... if people know what they've got to do and they have a bit more autonomy."

"If we have a routine and we have habits... that's what ultimately dictates the outcome." 

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Today, Toni interviews Gerald Ratner, an author, mentor, and keynote speaker. Gerald shares his journey from being the chairman of a successful jewellery business to facing a major setback after a controversial speech. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the negative impact on his business and personal life. Despite the difficulties, Gerald's resilience and ability to take risks led him to start a successful health club and venture into online business. He also shares his experience as a public speaker, using humour to engage and inspire audiences. This episode highlights the importance of perseverance, embracing failure, and finding humour in life's challenges.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Taking risks can lead to great success: Gerald Ratner's ability to take risks and think outside the box allowed him to turn around his struggling jewellery business and create a successful health club.

• Trust your gut instincts: Gerald's gut feeling about the potential success of his health club and the online jewellery business proved to be accurate, even when others doubted him.

• Embrace failure and learn from it: Gerald's infamous speech and the subsequent downfall of his jewellery business could have crushed him, but he chose to learn from it and use it as a platform for personal growth and success.

• The power of humour and storytelling: Gerald's ability to make people laugh and engage them through his speeches and storytelling has been a key factor in his success as a public speaker and mentor.

• Overcoming setbacks and staying positive: Despite the challenges he faced, Gerald's resilience and positive mindset allowed him to bounce back and find new opportunities for success.

BEST MOMENTS

"I clearly felt that the approach that I'd taken was the right approach and that added to a lot of other things in terms of marketing ourselves and being sort of very aggressive."

"I had this brilliant idea that I would go back. I thought it was one place that I would get publicity, only one place talking about one subject."

"I love doing it, I'm traveling around to lovely places. I'm doing similar speech, it's not a huge amount of effort, this is great, why did I slog my guts out in the jewellery business?" 

"I like making people laugh and that's how I got into trouble in the first place. And I was like that as a kid, you know, you asked me earlier about a kid and I wasn't very good at lessons, but I was good at making people laugh at school." 

"Laughter is something that is very important in life. You're happy when you're laughing. So it's great to go to these events."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Tony interviews Dean Kelly, a serial entrepreneur with a diverse range of business ventures. Dean shares his journey from growing up in South London to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses his experiences in the recruitment industry, his investments in various businesses, and his unique approach to investing in companies. Dean also touches on his early struggles, including facing violence and gang-related issues in his youth. Throughout the conversation, Dean emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and the power of perseverance in achieving success. The episode provides valuable insights into entrepreneurship, education, and the challenges of navigating the business world.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Dean Kelly had a diverse entrepreneurial career, building and selling businesses in the recruitment space and investing in various industries such as food, streaming, and SaaS.

• He grew up in South London and faced challenges in accessing opportunities in the city, but he always remained true to himself and embraced his unique background.

• Dean emphasized the importance of being a critical thinker and not being easily influenced or brainwashed by societal norms.

• He shared his experience of facing personal challenges and overcoming them, including instances of violence and conflict in his youth.

• Dean discussed the flaws in the education system, highlighting the lack of emphasis on critical thinking and the limitations imposed on educators by centralized government control.

BEST MOMENTS

"I always thought if I'm not going to be me, who's going to be me?"

"I was always wheeling and dealing. I used to sell all the fake Ralph Lauren and Armani jeans." 

"I think as a dad or a mum, you're like, you know, be a surveyor, be a doctor, be a lawyer, you know, just go into something safe." 

"I think when you don't know what to do and you're faced with a massive brick wall, you can do what a lot of people do, and I'd say 90% of the population is they just get in their groove and do whatever their lot is."

"The whole system is not built around you being a critical thinker. It's not built around you being able to... It doesn't."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, the tables are turned as Toni Gargan is interviewed by Chloe Bisson. They discuss Toni's journey as a female in a male-dominated environment, from her role in HR within the retail industry to her transition into the property world. They delve into the highs and lows of entrepreneurship while balancing a young family, and Toni shares her passion for public speaking and the impact it has had on her life. Listeners gain insight into Toni's personal experiences and the challenges she has overcome, offering a deeper understanding of her journey.

KEY MOMENTS:

• Toni Gargan's passion for public speaking was ignited when she attended a property event and was inspired by a speaker. This unexpected interest led her to pursue public speaking as a career alongside her property investments.

• Toni's journey in public speaking and property investing was not without challenges. She had to balance her full-time job, family responsibilities, and the demands of both industries. However, her determination and support from her husband helped her navigate these challenges.

• Toni's husband played a crucial role in her journey, supporting her even when he didn't fully understand or share her passion for public speaking. He was her biggest cheerleader and provided the necessary support for her to pursue her dreams.

• Fear, particularly fear of the unknown and fear of failure, often holds people back from taking risks and pursuing their passions. Toni's husband initially had reservations about leaving his job due to these fears, but eventually found the courage to make the transition.

• Toni's story highlights the importance of finding a balance between different roles and responsibilities. She and her husband recognized their strengths and divided tasks accordingly, allowing them to work together effectively as life and business partners. This division of labor helped them overcome challenges and achieve success in both public speaking and property investing.

BEST MOMENTS:
"I want to be a speaker." 

"I realized now you don't actually need a strategy or a niche to speak about."

"I think I've always liked a bit of a spotlight and attention because it was given to me from such a young age."

"I love the communication, the storytelling, and it's a skillset that everyone's got, but not everyone hones."

"I think our roles actually changed. And so, it was, we were in a position where less than a year after starting to invest in property, he could have left his job, but he wouldn't." 

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Chloe Bisson opens up about her personal journey from being a successful chartered accountant to battling severe depression and ultimately finding her true passion. She shares how she lost her identity and faced the fear of failure, but ultimately emerged stronger and more determined. Chloe discusses the importance of communication and respect, and how these values have shaped her business ventures, including her work as an author and publisher. She also highlights the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on others. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Chloe experienced a significant shift in her identity and career path, transitioning from being a successful chartered accountant to starting her own business after facing personal challenges and a battle with clinical depression.

• Communication is a key skill set for Chloe, and she is passionate about helping others improve their communication skills. She believes that effective communication is essential for building successful teams, connecting with clients, and making an impact in the world.

• Chloe values respect as her top priority, believing that everyone deserves to be treated with respect regardless of their position or role. She also values stability and variety, although the latter has taken a backseat as she has fulfilled her desire for variety through her entrepreneurial journey.

• Chloe's favorite book is "The Universe Has Your Back" by Gabby Bernstein, which helped her discover her own spirituality and embrace her curiosity. She appreciates how the book simplifies spiritual concepts and makes them accessible to a wider audience.

• Chloe's co-authored book, "Queens in Business: Time to Reign," holds a special place for her as it features 16 inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs. The book became a bestseller and marked a turning point in Chloe's journey, as she witnessed the impact of sharing stories and empowering others through her work.

BEST MOMENTS

• "I just pushed. I was working 12 hour days. I was studying and working. I just almost got hooked on that achievement, hit the next milestone." - Chloe Bisson

• "I was the only one of my friends that didn't go to university, I just thought, all my friends are having a great time at uni. They're doing great. I can't afford uni. I've got a job and I'm now failing at that." - Chloe Bisson

• "I was diagnosed with severe clinical depression because I was so unwell. My mom took me to the doctor. Now I know she knew it, but I didn't realize because I was so stubborn." - Chloe Bisson

• "I was so fearful. Then in the end, the doctor said, Chloe, you need to get out of the house. You need to go to the gym. Again, there was a gym in the block just next door, so I was like, fine." - Chloe Bisson

• "I love to be around people that say it to me how it is. I'm that person that's got lipstick on my teeth and I've spoken on stage for the whole day and then somebody, I checked the toilet, I'm like, why did no one tell me?" - Chloe Bisson

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In today's episode, Toni sits down with Ash Dykes, an extreme athlete and adventurer known for his world record-breaking expeditions. Ash discusses his journey from cycling across Cambodia and Vietnam at age 19 to embarking on a solo and unsupported trek across Mongolia. He shares insights into his motivations, fears, and preparations for the challenging expedition, highlighting the physical and mental obstacles he faced along the way. Ash's determination and resilience shine through as he recounts the highs and lows of his remarkable adventure, showcasing his unwavering commitment to pushing his limits and exploring the unknown.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Despite facing overwhelming challenges and dangers, Ash Dykes' naivety and curiosity drove him to push his limits and embark on an extreme adventure in Mongolia.

• Ash Dykes recorded a voice memo to himself, providing a stern talking to and motivation for future moments of doubt or difficulty during the expedition.

• He completed the expedition in 78 days, surpassing the anticipated 100-day timeline, showcasing his determination and ability to achieve beyond set goals.

• From facing dehydration to navigating harsh terrains, Ash Dykes encountered numerous risks and challenges during the expedition, highlighting the physical and mental resilience required for such extreme adventures.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think one of my biggest fears was I just didn't know myself fully. I didn't know to what point would I quit? I did not know how I would react to a pack of wolves following me or to a sandstorm or to a well being dry."

"I remember feeling positive, you know, warm, sheltered, belly full of food, cup of tea in hand, thinking about all the worst cases that can happen out in Mongolia from the wolves, the blizzards, you name it."

"I remember being on the plane. I remember being in the capital, flying from the capital to the most Western city, which is only like, three quarters, maybe of the land. And it was like a three hour plane ride."

"It took 78 days. It was anticipated to take 100 days, so I knocked 22 days off the predicted time."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Toni interviews Chris Brown, a coach and entrepreneur, as he shares his personal and professional growth journey, discussing his background as a coach and his passion for helping individuals solve their problems.

He also shares his current focus on masculinity-femininity dynamics and intimacy within relationships, specifically for business entrepreneurs who prioritise work over their personal lives. Chris reflects on his own transformation and emphasizes the importance of investing in personal development and seeking help.

In addition, he stresses the need to identify the core strategies that propel business forward, without getting lost in the sea of available information.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Chris emphasizes the importance of identifying the core problems in one's life or business and seeking help or guidance to address them. He believes in constantly evolving and expanding through coaching and personal development.

• Chris' unique ability is to take concepts, ideas, and teachings and simplify them into a sequence or syntax. He has been a coach since a young age and has a natural talent for mediating and providing advice.

• Chris' current focus is on intimacy, relationships, sexuality, and masculine-feminine dynamics. He aims to work with business entrepreneurs, especially men who sacrifice their personal relationships for business success. He believes that personal problems extend into business and should not be separated.

• Chris  has invested heavily in personal development, spending around 20-30 thousand pounds per year on education. He believes that personal growth and acquiring new skills are essential for solving the biggest problems in his life and business.

• Chris has learned to detach from the need for recognition or appreciation in his coaching work. He has realized that his desire to help others was driven by co-dependency and is now focused on understanding himself better and breaking patterns that no longer serve him. He continues to seek therapy and coaching to unravel these patterns and grow personally.

BEST MOMENTS

• "We all have a unique ability of whatever that is. And we all have a personal story, usually of pain or struggle that leads us to that unique ability."

• "I think naivety goes a long way when you start a business."

• "I'm a great practitioner, I'm a great coach, an amazing mind at what I do. When it comes to actually operations of a business, I'm actually better a layer up."

• "Every yes is a no somewhere else. And every no is a yes somewhere else."

• "I used a Facebook profile to grow a six-figure bootcamp outdoor with no overhead. My strategy was simple."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, Toni interviews Alfie Best, a self-made entrepreneur and owner of Europe's largest residential park home operator. Despite humble beginnings and facing significant challenges, Alfie's determination and hard work have propelled him to great success.

He shares his journey, from starting a business at a young age to almost losing it all, and how he rebuilt and expanded his empire. Alfie emphasises the importance of finding one's passion and surrounding oneself with the right team. He also discusses the stigma and misconceptions surrounding his Romani heritage and how he has embraced it to inspire others. With a focus on changing lives and a goal to become the biggest park operator in the world, Alfie's story is one of resilience, perseverance, and the power of mindset.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Alfie's success is attributed to hard work, consistency, and a strong drive. Despite facing setbacks and challenges, he remains determined to achieve his goals.
• Alfie emphasises the importance of finding one's passion and staying true to oneself. He believes that success comes from doing what you love and being committed to it.
• Trust is a key factor in relationships, but Alfie takes a unique perspective. He advises not to trust blindly and encourages others to question and check for themselves. This mindset allows for personal responsibility and accountability.
• Fear can be a powerful motivator. Alfie admits that fear of failure and going back to a less successful state drives him to continue working hard and striving for more.
• Surrounding oneself with the right people is crucial for success. Alfie acknowledges the support and contributions of his team and believes that their collective efforts have played a significant role in his achievements.

BEST MOMENTS

"I'm an absolute nobody. I've just been lucky enough to be successful on the journey that I'm on now to this point."

"Success is the journey to the destination, and that destination ends when you die."

"We are the biggest park operator with 119 parks throughout the UK. We're the only national park in Europe that's ever existed."

"I'm not looking to please everybody. I'm looking to please like-minded people that want to live on park home living."

"Sometimes you've got to eat a lot of shit to enjoy the steak."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others to build their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Toni interviews Jaxon Feeley, a former prison officer who made the decision to transition from female to male while working in a prison environment. Jaxon shares his personal journey of self-discovery and the impact it had on himself, his family, colleagues, and prisoners. He discusses the challenges he faced in understanding and accepting his true identity, as well as the struggles with mental health and the constant search for fulfilment. Jaxon's mission is to inspire others to live a life true to themselves, regardless of gender or any other societal expectations. The conversation also touches on the importance of education, acceptance, and creating a safe space for individuals to express their true selves.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Jaxon Feeley's journey of self-discovery and transition from female to male within the prison service has inspired him to help others live a life true to themselves.

• Jaxon's realization of his gender identity began at a young age, but he didn't have the vocabulary or understanding to express it until later in life.

• Jaxon's experience as a tomboy and feeling uncomfortable in traditional gender roles contributed to his journey of self-discovery.

• Jaxon emphasises the importance of allowing children to express themselves and not forcing them into gender stereotypes, as it can lead to confusion and discomfort.

• Jaxon's mission is to educate and inspire others to embrace their true selves, regardless of gender identity, and to create a more accepting and understanding society.

BEST MOMENTS

• "I think podcasts are like therapy, honestly, I love it."

• "For a long time, I just thought I had, I struggled with my mental health."

• "I convinced my mum and dad that I wanted to move school at 14 because I was obsessed with being the real me."

• "Our lives are constantly, whether it's big or small, they're constantly in transition trying to adapt to change."

• "If someone feels loved and safe and accepted, they will thrive."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

In this episode, I turn the tables on my good friend and podcast host extraordinaire Ellie McKay as she discusses her journey from facing financial struggles and mental health challenges to building a successful property business and in turn launching an extremely successful podcast.

She opens up about the highs and lows she has experienced, including the pressure of surrounding herself with the right team, the difficulties of identifying trustworthy individuals in business, and the importance of maintaining control while also relinquishing it to experts.

In this frank interview, Ellie talks about sharing the highs as well as sharing the lows and the difficulties in finding the happy balance between the two. 

Ellie also shares her thoughts on celebrating wins, dealing with down days, and the power of mindset and emotional intelligence. She candidly discusses her own mental health journey, including moments of despair and the importance of seeking help and support. Through her story, Ellie aims to inspire and provide hope to others who may be facing similar challenges.

I absolutely loved conducting this interview and hope you get some great insight into the successes Ellie has achieved and the challenges she has endured along the way in this inspiring episode where she shares things she had no intention of sharing. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Overcoming challenges: The speaker shares her personal experiences of facing various challenges, including financial struggles, property setbacks, and mental health issues. These challenges have shaped her resilience and determination to create a successful life.

• Importance of relationships: The speaker emphasizes the value of surrounding oneself with the right people. She acknowledges the need to rely on others' expertise and build a strong team to achieve growth and success.

• Learning from mistakes: The speaker highlights the importance of making mistakes and learning from them. She discusses the trial and error process of hiring the right people and working with external agencies, emphasizing the need to test and measure to find the right fit.

• Balancing vulnerability and success: The speaker acknowledges the difficulty of finding a balance between sharing vulnerabilities and celebrating achievements. She discusses the pressure to appear humble while also sharing the highs and lows of her journey.

• Mindset and self-care: The speaker emphasizes the importance of mindset and emotional intelligence in overcoming challenges. She discusses the significance of self-care practices such as exercise, meditation, and alone time to maintain mental well-being and navigate the ups and downs of life.

BEST MOMENTS

• "Everyone talks the talk. And then when it comes down to it, not everyone does what they say they're going to do."

• "Success is just putting one foot in front of the other."

• "I think there's still quite a lot of judgment around suicide."

• "We haven't come this far to only come this far."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Toni is with Jan Muhlfeit global strategist, coach of Olympic games winners and author of ‘The Positive Leader’ discussing the art of speaking and why Jan is on a personal mission to help others unlock and achieve their potential.

Jan believes that making an emotional connection with your audience is vital and  shares some of the various strategies that can support this connection when you are in front of an audience

This is an inspiring listen as Jan focuses on what successful leaders do and why as a public speaker you are the ultimate director of your audience.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Leadership is about how many people are going to follow you through both the good times and the challenging times.
• I believe that if people have an emotional connection to what they do then they will work better
• Those organisations that are able to unlock human potential will be those that are the most successful.
• Inspiration is about having a vision and others believing it alongside you
• As a manager, you need to manage the energy not the time
• You can learn from the past but need to be in the present
• The more you exercise your talents the better they become
• I have the ability to find the best in each person
• Inspiration is different from motivation; you only need to be inspired once but you can be motivated over and over
• If you want to inspire people you must be authentic and tell your own story and any interesting story has both ups and downs
• Communication is about your audience, not about you.
• You need to make an emotional connection with others.
• When you begin any presentation getting the attention of your audience at the start will begin to move them to a point of flow
• When you understand who you are, you can understand who you can be

BEST MOMENTS

‘I’m always looking to see what is best in each person’

‘If you want to make other people happy do something you love’

 ‘If you do something you love you are often in flow’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Jan Muhlfeit 

ABOUT THE HOST

Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Successful leader, high energy, hands-on public speaker, author, facilitator and regular contributor to ‘Entrepreneur.com’ Tina Frey Clemen shares amazing content with Toni about the art and skill of facilitation, presentation and speaking.

She explains why you need feedback and how to move from competency to mastery along with the power of the language you use in changing your perspective.

The Art of facilitating is about understanding both the theories and science that underpin the message and the responses of the people you are working with and this is a masterclass for anyone in how to achieve this.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Facilitation, presentation and speaking are both an art form and a skill.
• In the beginning, I was terrified and not good but I persevered because it was something I was in love with
• You have listen to the feedback and change, feedback is a feast that you have to eat
• Moving from competency to mastery is about stealing from the best.
• You have to understand the theories and the science and take from others and then you have to do it and keep doing it again and again.
• Everyone makes mistakes and I am able to teach about my mistakes to my facilitation warriors.
• When you are facilitating it’s not about entertaining and it’s not about you it’s about the message and ensuring the people who you are facilitating retain it and apply the skill set themselves.
• Thought, feeling, action is about understanding what the thought is, the feeling it brings and the action you take.
• Having a different perspective can bring a shift in the way you feel.
• By using different language you can show up differently.
• You can control fear and use it as a tool if you shift your perspective.
• The definition of facilitation is sharing the learning and getting out of the way so that the learner can learn in the way they need to.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I’m a self-confessed facilitation nerd’

‘External feedback is vital because with internal feedback you can focus only on the negatives’

‘The art of the question back the most important technique you can learn’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

RPC America

ABOUT THE HOST

Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni talks with the inspirational Jose who in his journey to becoming a successful global speaker uncovered ground breaking insights for personal development that turned his obstacles into triumphant public speaking and stand up comedy performances.

He shares inspirational advice on how even negative reactions or the worst case scenario happening are things you can get through and learn from.

There is something for everyone in this episode about overcoming fear, taking action and expressing yourself so the whole world knows who you are.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It was millions of micro moments of bravery doing what I feared.
• When you are a public speaker you need to know your audience.
• Joining toastmasters was an opportunity to expose myself in a controlled manner

on a weekly basis.

• Controlling your breathing is an important element when public speaking.
• Everyone faces challenges and there is a level of ear but the more you put yourself in situations when you need to face your fear the more in control of yourself you become.
• Negative reactions can play a big role in becoming de-sensitised.
• Even if the worst-case scenario does happen you will still be here and there is a lesson around it.
• If fear is something you know is going to be there, it’s a constant, and will not stop you taking action
• Friends and family almost never change how they think about you, the dynamics don’t change they are the people who know your essence.
• It may have been that outside world didn’t know you because you didn’t express you.
• When you show up you are not just showing up for yourself you are showing up for others and letting them know they matter.

BEST MOMENTS

‘With a change in mindset fear becomes a trampoline that you metaphorically jump on’

‘It may have been that outside world didn’t know you because you didn’t express yourself’

‘Do it for yourself and to impact others’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

In this episode, Toni is interviewed by senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor Jeannette Lintfoot for her podcast Brave, Bold, Brilliant.

They discuss how Toni and her husband juggled having two little boys to look after and two full-time jobs with starting a property business. As well as how they borrowed from other people to get started rather than following the traditional financing route. Toni is passionate about helping others through being an educator and public speaker. She explains how she overcame fear and risk to transition from her day job in HR to fulfilling her dream to help others by teaching them to become property developers.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• It is possible to build a huge property empire even if you do not have much money of your own, at the beginning.
• Being curious and becoming a lifelong learner is highly beneficial regardless of your chosen career.
• Fear is a good thing because it makes you stop and think, but you must not let it overwhelm and paralyze you.
• You need to fully understand the risk, then do what you can to mitigate them.
• When you have bad experiences, learn from them, and use them to spur you on.
• Sacrifices are an investment. It´s short term pain for long-term gain.
• Be true to yourself, do things your way, don´t worry about being judged by others.
• You need to be sure that you are striving to achieve the right goals. It's all too easy to put a lot of time and energy into something that does not bring you happiness.
• Approach things in a way that is congruent with your values.
• You gain more by helping others.
• Seek out and take advantage of win-win situations.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I´m a massive believer in helping other people to understand and realize their potential.’

´Many people have this massive desire to achieve things, but fear holds them back.’

‘I see sacrifices as an investment.’

´People are going to judge you anyway, so let them judge you for being who you are.’

VALUABLE RESOURCES 

ttps://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/

Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

Toni talks with Billy Farrell about his journey and why public speaking has been a constant throughout.

His passion is about communicating authentically in a real and raw way and it is this that attracts others to him.

Billy explains why speaking from the heart and understanding the fundamentals of discipline and hard work are vital if you want to keep moving forward.

Good communication with others is about connecting with authenticity, believability and congruence to make an impact and Billy shares his experiences and expertise in this fascinating episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Your past does not equal your future everything is possible. what has happened up until this point is done it’s about moving forward.
• If other people have done it why not you.
• Speaking is a great way of reaching an audience and connecting with people
• You have to understand the fundamentals of discipline and hard work
• Do the work every day and keep moving forward and things will work out.
• Do the things you have to do even if you don’t want to
• Part of the process in business is making mistakes but you have to do this responsibly.
• I’m going to speak with heart because I only have one chance to speak to an audience
• Light and shade is what makes someone a good speaker
• When you speak authenticity, it draws people into you
• If you speak with authenticity, believability and congruence, you will impact your audience
• If people don’t know you they can’t do business with you.
• If you are not out there telling people about what you are doing and what you believe in then you are giving business away.

BEST MOMENTS

‘My passion is about communicating with people and is what  makes me come alive’

‘It’s about helping people with integrity’

‘Speaking has been a constant thread throughout the years’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Billy Farrell LinkedIn

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni talks with Dave Seymour a leading expert in commercial multi-family transactions. His passion for business and property along with his no-nonsense approach.

They discuss his journey and what it really takes to be a speaker with authenticity and integrity and how to replace your fears with faith to move forward.

There is something for everyone in this episode from the power of ‘what if’ to the importance of being present and great advice on how to lean into your own magnificence to achieve what you want.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There is an equilibrium in life and if you have a dysfunction in one area of your life then you will excel in another.
• If you want to be a speaker with integrity and authenticity then you have to have life experience to share.
• It’s about replacing your fears with faith and trying to step up every day.
• What makes you different is what you can use as your superpower
• Authenticity, believability and congruence are key.
• The human condition strives to be significant and to be present is a gift.
• Other people’s opinions of you are none of your business if you can lean into your own magnificence believe in your own authenticity and stand in your own shoes not comparing yourself with others then you have found your magnificence.
• You need to have money work for you if you trade money for time you will never be wealthy
• When you have skills and knowledge and implement the knowledge you have a power that can’t be matched.
• You can attract money through your knowledge and the implementation of your skillset.
• ‘What if?’ is one of the most powerful statements on the platform speaking and mentoring.
• The pressure to be ‘a part of’ can be what forces people to be ‘apart from.
• The ability to be a wordsmith with authenticity and heart is one of the most important tools any individual can have in their skill set.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I’ve always wanted to serve and like the idea of looking after other people’

‘To change your direction, you need to get in front of something good every day’

‘Be yourself but only bigger at speaking events’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Freedom Venture website

ABOUT  THE GUEST

Dave Seymour, a retired 16 year veteran of the Fire Service launched his Real Estate career over a decade ago, rapidly becoming one of the Countries top investors. Within his first few years, Dave transacted 10’s of millions of dollars of real estate and has become one of the Nation’s leading experts in commercial multi-family transactions. His unabridged passion for business and Real Estate put him on the radar of A&E television network as well as multiple news organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, and FOX News. “Flipping Boston” aired on A&E for multiple seasons. Dave has been sought after, as a no-nonsense investor with zero tolerance for inefficiency and speculation. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors of all experience levels. He has helped accredited investors on their very first deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. Dave’s blue-collar attitude in a white-collar world is why investors seek his advice and want to invest alongside his team at Freedom Venture Investments. His partnership with Shark Tank’s Kevin Harrington has disrupted the Private Equity landscape allowing investors access to institutional quality CRE assets that have typically only been for the elite.

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

In this episode, Toni interviews Jackie Tomes on the topic of being a perfectionist, whilst finding joy and freedom in life. Jackie shares her experiences of launching a book, travelling the world, and evolving her mindset towards enjoying the journey. They delve into the importance of meditation, self-awareness, and letting go of the need for perfection. Jackie reflects on the challenges she faced, the shifts in her perspective, and the process of writing her book.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Jackie shares her journey of shifting from a perfectionist mindset to one of surrender and allowing things to unfold, leading to personal growth and transformation.

• She emphasizes the importance of mindset over skillset, highlighting the shift towards prioritizing mindset as a key factor in her success and happiness.

• Acknowledging the role of awareness in personal development, Jackie discusses the significance of being aware of one's thoughts and emotions to navigate challenges effectively.

• She credits meditation as a transformative practice that has helped her gain clarity, process emotions, and find joy in the journey.

• Jackie's journey from meticulous planning to embracing surrender and allowing things to unfold showcases the importance of finding a balance between structure and flexibility in life and business.

BEST MOMENTS

"I think if you're enjoying it, you're destined for five-star luxury anyway, because if you're enjoying it, you're going to keep wanting to do it and you'll be drawn through it."

"You've only failed if you've tried forever and never achieved, but your dreams for yourself were so big and your aspirations were so big that actually, there was never going to be a success in your head."

"We think the world is happening to us, things are happening to us, and we're fighting the world."

"We will have a vision. We will know what we're going to do. I've just always planned everything. And this book, along with everything else that happened over the last few years, just made me go, 'oh my God, maybe I need to shift my perspective'."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Toni shares great content about how the newest social media platform Clubhouse can be used to connect with a global audience.

As an audio-only platform, it is perfect for honing your public speaking skills and marketing yourself for the least amount of cost by being able to effectively develop your brand and increase your following.

Clubhouse provides unprecedented opportunities to connect with others and extend your network as you increase your communication skills. If you are not on Clubhouse you need to be and Toni’s advice is a great way to get started.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Everyone should be a public speaker in some way.
• It is an effective tool for anyone to support meaningful communication
• You can use public speaking to develop your brand and leverage other people to improve confidence and results
• Clubhouse is a great place to hone your public speaking skills.
• It is the perfect place to practise your speaking. You are reaching huge audiences who you would never normally be able to access.
• Clubhouse is the newest social media, audio-only platform there are no videos, no imagery.
• It means you can reach a global audience
• You can build a great following, give great value, support, inform and inspire people.
• It’s a great opportunity and you need to be a part of it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You are missing a trick if you are not on clubhouse right now’

‘Clubhouse has blown up in the last few weeks’

‘Its raw opportunity for you to connect with others’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Michael Tow, Actor, Director and Producer is with Toni discussing his journey and the positives of having a transferable skill set and always taking every opportunity.

When you put those, you admire on a pedestal it can be easy to think that they are very different but when you realise that everyone is going through the same thing you are, the same fears and concerns you are in a better position to gain perspective.

The more you progress the less the fear and Michael shares great advice on how to develop as a public speaker.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Being on stage as an actor was so freeing
• You can be one person on stage and a completely different person away from the stage
• The ability to know you can do something is very freeing
• Connecting with people and helping them with something is what drives me forward and speaking and presentations helped.
• It’s about showing up taking the opportunities to be able to move towards your goals.
• Through Clubhouse I saw an opportunity to reach out to actors who needed help.
• Clubhouse is a great opportunity for public speaking.
• The people you put on a pedestal are the same as you they are going through the same thing as you.
• If you are just like them why not give it a go.
• When you think about the worst that can happen you also need to think about the best that can happen.
• You can go through a horrible scenario and come through it learning something.
• You limit yourself when you say others are at a different level, everyone is at a different place in their journey and will have had different opportunities.
• If you want to improve your public speaking the key is to continually practice and put the work in.

BEST MOMENT

‘I realised that everyone has the same fears and concerns’

‘Think about what can go well and the best that can happen’

‘Make sure you put in the work and whatever you think the work is, do more’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Michael Tow Instagram

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni talks with property strategist Jackie Tomes about how public speaking has been a vital part of her journey.

As someone who has created her own successful businesses, Jackie now teaches others to do the same and uses public speaking to share her message about both the good times and the things she has had to navigate around in business.

Developing and raising the profile of your brand is key if you are taking a long term view with your business and public speaking plays an important part in this as Jackie explains in this inspiring episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• If you are taking a long term view in business, having a brand is vital.
• Building a brand and raising your profile is all about the value you give and this grows goodwill.
• Public speaking is the vehicle you can use to get your message out there.
• It’s about achieving a balance between the value you give to achieve credibility and the processes you have for people who want to know more and pay for your services.
• Make sure it’s clear how you can help people and how they can work with you.
• Know what your personal values are, whose opinion you care about and that there will always be people who don’t agree with you.
• Deciding who you care about is a personal thing and will be different for everyone.
• Is the person giving you feedback someone you admire and respect?
• As humans, we take on what others say about us but it is more about the person saying it and where they are in that point in time.
• Everyone is entitled to an opinion but you don’t need to take it on board.
• When people judge you remember it’s on their standards, not yours.
• If you can find a way to be authentically you when speaking in front of an audience that’s freedom.

BEST MOMENTS

‘We would not be where we are today if it wasn’t for the public speaking route I took’

‘Public speaking is a huge part of the profile we have built’

‘If you nurture it and treat it in the right way a brand will pay dividends throughout your life’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Tomes Homes website

Property Strategy website

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni is with Tony Courtney Brown who is in the process of opening his Bio-Resonance Clinic. He shares the importance of Bio-Resonance, what it is, how it can help and his own experience.

Tony explains not only his journey but how his passion for Bio-Resonance has shaped his mission and public speaking. Everyone has a story within them and sharing your story is about serving other people. We can often think that public speaking is about being in front of a large audience but it can take many forms and you can spread your message in lots of different ways to help others.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When you have an entrepreneurial spirit, it is a part of you and everything you do.
• There is a balance in life between challenge and support.
• If we are supported in one area of life there will be challenges in another.
• You can achieve great things if you put yourself in the right position and having a problem-solving skill set is what makes it possible.
• Whatever the problem it’s all about working out the required action.
• You can be a public speaker without standing on a stage in front of an audience.
• When you consult and pitch to groups of managers you are speaking publicly
• When you are getting your message out there it doesn’t have to be about a sales it can be about an obstacle you’ve overcome or a product or service you have benefitted from.
• You open up to others and they open up to you.
• You realise everyone has something in their past and it has affected them profoundly.
• People begin to see the value in the hidden bits of them they have revealed.
• Everyone realises they have something to share that is of value and can help other people.
• Think about something in your life that was a challenge, think about how it might be of help to others.
• Take a deep breath and work out how to spread your message and tell your story.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Sharing your story is about serving other people and public speaking is about communicating your story to help others’

‘I realised I had something that was worth sharing, could help and could open discussion with others’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Tony Courtney Brown Facebook

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni discusses her top ten tips for public speaking and answers wide-ranging questions from how to get started through to adding value when you are speaking.

Public speaking is something we all do every day in different ways so Toni’s advice is a great way to make sure your message is getting out there in the right way every time you are speaking.

The advice and top tips in this episode will mean you can achieve public speaking with purpose and value and engage your audience effectively.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Speak about something you really know about or are passionate about. If you are informative or passionate then your audience will be more engaged.
• Have a purpose and value to add because without purpose, value and interaction there is no point.
• Have a system and process to follow so your speech keeps to the intended purpose and engages your audience.
• Know your audience and make them the focus of your speech.
• Practice and prepare so that you can provide the information people need the then, now, how and the action they can take.
• Start with the end in mind, tell people what you do, why are you speaking, identify the problem and how you can help them.
• Be authentically you and create a connection and rapport with the audience.
• Record your speeches so you can hear what your message sounds like to others and make improvements for the next time.
• Enjoy speaking because when you enjoy it you will want to do it again.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Public speaking changed everything for me’

‘Everyone has a message inside of them that needs to be shared with the world’

‘Passion is imperative, what is your mission and vision?’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni explains why every person is a salesperson - they just need to understand how to serve, solve and sell in the right way.

When you pitch effectively and in the right way the product will sell itself and you will be able to effectively grow your business. When you approach each customer with a view to helping them to solve a problem or reach a goal you are able to pitch to serve them through solving their problem and the sales become a by-product.

It’s human nature to want to buy but not be sold to and Toni shares great advice and information on how to bring the right people to you through pitching to serve and solve.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pitching is about sharing what you have that is valuable to the client.
• We all want to buy but not be sold to, finding an elegant way to pitch will bring the right people to you.
• Approach each customer with a view to helping them solve a problem or reach a goal and not with selling a product or service.
• When you are trying to solve a problem for the client then you are serving not selling.
• An objection can be viewed as just a request for more information
• You need to identify your product and service, the problem it solves.
• Identify which group of people you are serving.
• What makes your product or service stand out? The more people you help the more you will sell.
• The goal is how many people can you help and serve, with the sales becoming a by-product of it.
• Identify your product or service, who you are serving, the problem you are solving and get out of your own way.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You identify what is needed to solve the problem’

The more people that you can help to solve their problem the more money you will make

‘Does your marketing identify the problem and what your solution is?’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni explains how to elegantly move between sections of your presentation with a bridge in this episode.

A good bridge will be invisible to the audience but have the power to bring continuity of rapport and elevate the presentation to the next level.

Toni is passionate about how to use bridges effectively in any presentation because of the difference they make and she shares great content on the various ways to create bridges and how to get the most impact from them in public speaking in this informative episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There needs to be a linking piece between the sections of a speech.
• An elegant bridge is something that links 2 parts together.
• An effective bridge is not noticeable to the audience.
• It can link 2 parts that are closely related, or quite different sections.
• It helps you to achieve continuity of rapport.
• It removes the possibility of sales shock as it will take the audience seamlessly from the content to the sales element of the presentation.
• A good bridge will be invisible and effectively helps you to deliver the message.
• It could be a testimonial, linking phrase, analogy or a question.
• Eye contact and a pause can be your elegant bridge. There is a power to the pause if it’s used effectively
• A foundational phrase can be used throughout the presentation to elegantly bridge and the repetition of the phrase will stick in the minds of the audience.

BEST MOMENTS

‘A repeating phrase eloquently woven into your speech can successfully stick in the minds of your audience’

‘I have a massive passion for the use of an elegant bridge because it makes such a difference to your speech’

‘It’s about the elegant ups and downs throughout a presentation’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni shares the top ways to build rapport with your audience. Building rapport needs to be considered by every speaker whenever and whatever the platform.

You can build rapport with others by letting people know you understand how they feel but if you fail to build any rapport with your audience they can quickly feel disconnected and your message can be lost.

Toni shares great practical tips for building rapport anyone can use along with the reasons why you should be using them in this informative episode.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Be yourself and be genuine - model yourself on the best people but always be yourself and never be a puppet.
• Be friendly -  this is a vital aspect of being approachable. There is a difference between being inspiring and immeasurable when others think they can never be like you.
• Show a real interest – to build rapport you need to ask questions and interact, making sure you are listening to others. Find the common ground and things will be much easier
• Build rapport – you need to be able to build a connection through talking at a deeper level.
• Share your story – this is about creating a connection. You need to paint a picture with your conversation. The lost part of sales is the storytelling side.
• Eye contact-making good eye contact helps to build a deeper connection and rapport.
• Be aware of the culture – you need to be able to adapt to the needs of the audience whilst making sure your message remains the same and is heard.

BEST MOMENTS

‘There is a difference between being confident and cocky’

‘Small things make a big difference’

‘There has to be a genuine interest in building rapport with others’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Recently lots of people have been getting themselves out there on social media but there are always those who are negative and only want to shoot others down.

In this episode, Toni addresses the negativity and shares some great tips on how to focus on yourself and move forward being authentically you.

What people are doing – Facebook lives, putting themselves out there is inspiring but there

are always going to be people who judge so it’s important to understand that you can put yourself out there and inspire others if you mind your own business and focus on your own success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• You need to focus on your own challenges and not be critical of other people and what they the trying to achieve.
• If you know you are giving good value and service, if you know you are helping other people don’t let anyone stop you.
• Don’t stop putting yourself out there because of the negative few, there are people out there who you are making a difference to and inspiring even if they don’t vocalise it.
• So often people focus on the negative and but you could focus on spreading positivity.
• Mind your own business and focus on your own success.
• Allow any negativity it to affect you only enough to think about it but not enough for it to impact on you.
• Listen to what others say,  take it on board and then see if there is anything you can learn from it moving forward.
• For every one negative comment, there are multiple positive comments.
• People are going to judge you so let them judge you for being you unapologetically authentic you.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Bitchy comments can stop someone in their tracks and impact on them negatively’

‘If you help and support others it will come back to you’

‘I’m inspired every day by our mentees’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni is with Jeannette Linfoot who has extensive expertise and experience across a number of areas. She has over 25 years in the travel industry and is a winner of the Omega Business Woman of the Year Award.

Jeannette has moved from the corporate world to portfolio entrepreneur currently working in property, mentoring and acquisitions and merger consultancy.

She discusses the role public speaking, pitching and presenting has played in the different areas she has worked and explains why we should all be developing our skills in public speaking as it is an element woven throughout our daily lives.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Public speaking isn’t just standing in front of others. There are multiple interactions throughout a business day that involve presenting and pitching.
• It’s always about the preparation it’s a key element in any situation.
• You need to know about your subject because there are always things out of your control but being prepared is within your control.
• You should be authentic and bring yourself to any public speaking.
• If you deliver what you say you are going to and have previous achievements behind you have credibility with others.
• Trying to put yourself in the shoes of the other person is very helpful in understanding how you and your pitch will be perceived.
• Being of service is everything and selling is serving.
• You need to understand the benefits of your product or service and how it can help someone else.
• Education is key its always about wanting to be better.
• You are always presenting and always selling whatever the situation you are in,  it’s a  life skill set everyone should be developing.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I’ve been presenting and public speaking throughout my whole career without realising’

‘I regularly suffered from imposter syndrome’

‘Surround yourself with people who will support and inspire you and put the work in’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Jeannette Linfoot Associates

ABOUT THE GUEST

Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality and property sectors. Having bought, ran and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.

Jeannette is a down to earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.

CONTACT METHOD

• www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com
• YOUTUBE
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Instagram

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

In today's episode, Paul Mort opens up about his journey from rock bottom to success. He candidly discusses the series of events that led him to a breaking point in 2014, including struggles with mental health and feelings of worthlessness. Paul reflects on pivotal moments, such as interactions with his mentor Donna and a heart-wrenching conversation with his wife Lesley, that sparked a realisation of the impact his actions had on his family. He shares how these experiences shaped his perspective on life and the importance of being authentic and vulnerable. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Paul Mort emphasizes that resilience is built through a series of little things rather than one big moment. It's the accumulation of small actions and realizations that lead to significant change.

• His openness and authenticity in sharing his struggles and experiences have a profound impact on others. He believes in making a real connection with people by being genuine and relatable.

• Paul sees himself as a demonstration to his children about what's possible. By being open about his struggles and growth, he aims to show his kids the importance of authenticity and resilience.

• Paul acknowledges the guilt he felt for burdening others with his struggles. However, he recognizes that his journey has led to positive outcomes and growth for himself and his family.

• Leslie's proactive support and intervention, such as following Paul when he was in a vulnerable state, played a crucial role in helping him navigate his challenges and seek help.

BEST MOMENTS

"If anyone tells you you can't or you shouldn't, that really fuels me."

"I'm a demonstration. That's my ultimate thing. Like, I'm a demonstration to my kids about what's possible. Don't just tell them, show them."

"Depression didn't give a fuck. Bipolar didn't give a fuck about it. My problems are worse than your problems. It actually made it worse because I had more money to spend on coke. Do you know what I mean? It made the whole thing worse."

"I wasn't being fully me on the outside. I remember a conversation I had with Mark actually was like, 'Paul I know all these different versions of you, which one is it?' I'm like, all of them. I'm fucking all of them."

"Everyone in life is either a drain and they suck the life out, fun out of everything, or when you see them, they just light you up."

HOST BIO

Toni's journey defies the norm. Raised with a strong work ethic and a traditional career path in mind, she initially pursued a corporate job in HR after earning her degree. However, in 2015, everything changed when she attended a property training seminar. Little did she know that this event would ignite a profound passion for property investment.

With her husband Chris, Toni raised millions in joint venture finance, creating a multi-million-pound property portfolio. But her story doesn't stop there. By the age of 33, she left her HR job behind to empower others in building their successful property businesses.

Toni's passion for public speaking led her to become a world record holder. Beyond the accolades, she sees it as a calling to educate and inspire. Toni hosts training events and uses her "Talks with Toni" podcast to share insights, interview captivating guests, and motivate her audience.

Toni is with David Seigler Successful Deal Packager, Property Investor and Public Speaker.

David is an expert problem solver in sales, helping people to get what they want, identifying the problem and offering a solution to the problem.

With extensive experience and expertise in sales, David discusses the importance of being authentic and having belief in the product or service you are selling.

They also discuss how once mastery is achieved and you know what the rules and systems are you can move onwards to a level of artistry in public speaking.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Sales is the most important aspect of any business
• What I did was paint pictures for the clients to show them what they could achieve.
• Selling is about finding a problem and offering a solution.
• My expertise and knowledge about selling has come through exposure and experience.
• Painting a picture is perfect for one on one sales
• By giving a real-life scenario you show people the features and benefits along with the possible pitfalls.
• With investors, you have to be who they need you to be and when you are working one to one you use different facets of yourself.
• When you are interacting with clients and investors you have to adapt to be what they need. You need to search to find out what the ‘why’ is for a person.
• Getting nervous is part of the process and nerves are about being congruent.
• An audience can see who you are it’s the humanity that they understand, they want you to do well.
• Once you have mastered the system you can move up to a level of artistry.
• There is a joyous aspect to public speaking.
• Learn to listen more than speak. Ask and then listen carefully to the answer.

BEST MOMENTS

‘The silence is key in a face to face because I’m engaging with them emotionally. Then I can then offer a solution’

‘I only want people to buy if it’s a solution for their problem’

‘My confidence comes from knowing that I’m financially solvent. When I am on stage I don’t need people to buy from me I’m in a position to help them if they want me too’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Property Sourcing Profits Podcast

https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity/

ABOUT THE GUEST

David is a property expert with over 25 years’ experience and his own portfolio of 26 units. His current rent roll is in excess of £10k per month. He is also a partner in a Deal Sourcing and Packaging business in the North West of England and has sourced over 250 properties for investors since 2004.

In recent years he has, by necessity, had to develop an expertise in LHA strategies. This area is increasingly becoming a niche for him, and he enjoys empowering other landlords by sharing the knowledge he has gained.

The ultimate purpose when sourcing properties in this sector for investors is to minimise risk while maximising profit. He has had to find answers to the challenges of Tenant Find, Management, ensuring rents are paid and the transition to Universal Credit. These are strategies he uses in his own business and also on behalf of investors. His investor clients regularly achieve annual gross yields of over 20% with high occupancy rates and voids resolved, sometimes within hours.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-siegler-7b126316/

https://www.facebook.com/DavidSieglerInvestments/  

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni is with Emerald Fisk a successful property investor, entrepreneur and public speaker.

Emerald is one of Toni’s mentees and they discuss the journey Emerald has taken and how she began property investing and public speaking.

This is a great listen about pushing past the fear and finding out about yourself and what you are passionate about. Often we can be afraid to make a change but change can bring us to what we ultimately love, listen in and enjoy.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• If you have a business idea then you just need to try it, nothing is forever and you can always change things again.
• Not starting is about the fear of others judging you.
• There is always someone further on and someone further behind you.
• When you are the person standing on the stage speaking you need to remember that the audience wants you to do well.
• No one is born a natural speaker it’s a skill you learn and continue to develop.
• If you are speaking about something that you are passionate about it can sell the idea to the audience.
• Getting in-state is a vital element of public speaking, you have to be in the right state and ensure you have a routine in place that support you getting in-state.
• Public speaking teaches you a lot about yourself.
• Preparation and practice are vital elements in developing your public speaking
• Get out of your own way and enjoy it. if you are not enjoying it the audience will feel it
• Speaking has helped me to find balance and everyone should learn how to do it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘If you have a speech that doesn’t go as expected you need to do another speech as soon as possible’

‘I got new clients just by opening my mouth and talking’

‘People use public speaking throughout their businesses to promote what the business

Is offering’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

Emerald Fisk LinkedIn

Emerald Fisk Instagram

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

Toni Gargan LinkedIn  

Toni Gargan Twitter

Toni looks at the psychological aspects of public speaking and the importance of understanding the different personality traits and learning styles that are present in all individuals in this fascinating episode.

You will connect more with people who are from the same group as you so the challenge as a speaker is connecting with those with different styles within the room.

If you understand both your own and others modality of learning then it is possible to make sure your presentations connect with everyone present, ensuring engagement and involvement when you are delivering.

Listen in and begin by finding out what type of learner you are.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The DISC profile is an assessment tool that focuses on the 4 main personality traits - Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness.      
• A dominant person is a big picture thinker and target focused, driven and direct.
• An influencer often looks for solutions through collaboration with others, it’s all about relationships.
• Those who are steady are the people who are dependable, work at their own pace and are calm and sincere.
• Conscientious people enjoy their solitude, like working things out on their own and effectively use data and analysis to work towards the perfection they seek.
• People also have a dominant learning style.
• Visual – learns best through visuals and will describe things by how they look.
• Auditory – focuses on sound, learns better through auditory instructions. As a speaker, you will focus on tonality and the words chosen.
• Kinesthetic – focuses on feelings and the physicality of feelings. You may describe things by the way they feel and refer to the way things make you or the audience feel.
• Auditory digital – these individuals use information and data extensively and will use words that are more data-driven.

BEST MOMENTS

‘You will automatically connect with others who have the same style’

‘My default is wanting to support and build relationships’

 ‘Ask yourself ‘Which is my delivery style?’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

CONTACT METHOD

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What can you do to build your products and services in these bizarre times? This Is a question many will be asking and Toni looks at the vital role of good communication and effective public speaking to ensure you keep in the mind space of your current customers and attract the attention of potential customers.

There are huge opportunities at the moment but to see them you need to have a positive mindset and be prepared to be creative and work outside of the box. It’s all about how you communicate and public speaking can really help you to get your message out there.

People are consuming more information at the moment so it’s all about future thinking and forward movement.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Utilise different media opportunities, if you haven’t got a YouTube channel then set one up or do live videos to create and maintain the mind space of potential and current customers
• With all the innovative responses from businesses, how do people know about them? -  public speaking. You should be honing your public speaking skills to increase your opportunities.
• Now is the time to learn about public speaking so you can utilise all the opportunities. People are able to consume information more readily at the moment because they are at home, this is an opportunity to give people more information about your product or service.
• It’s about finding a solution to a problem for the client or customer. You can keep momentum by showcasing what you do with videos helping you to keep the mind space of your customers.
• There are so many opportunities and it’s about thinking outside the box. Future thinking, forward pacing - think about how to keep running your business and still help your clients.
• Amongst all of the life lessons learnt from this bizarre and unprecedented situation the ability to communicate effectively has been shown to be hugely important.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Look at your current problems and identify how communication can effectively solve those problems’

‘If you can’t do your job physically can you take it online? If you look there are so many opportunities at the moment’

‘Those who will survive will be those who will continue to market throughout this period’

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast

Unlimited Success

Progressive Property

ABOUT THE HOST

 Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing.

Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking.

She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.

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