Welcome to another episode of "Steve's Rants," where we dive into the raw, unfiltered truths about the journey to success. I'm your host, Steve Sims, and each week, I share insights, lessons, and rants from my own experiences to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.

Today’s rant is all about pressure and how it can both create diamonds and cracks. We often hear that pushing through pressure is key to success, but I'm here to give you a different perspective. So, let’s get ready to explore why recognizing and managing pressure is essential to not just surviving, but truly living. Let's dive in!

Welcome back to "The Art of Making Things Happen," Today, we have an extraordinary episode lined up with a fascinating guest, Dr. Doug Brackmann, a renowned expert in psychology and the founder of iamdriven.com. Dr. Doug is here to delve into the intricacies of the driven personality, sharing insights from his innovative combination of long-range shooting and meditation to help high achievers understand and leverage their unique brain wiring.

In this episode, we explore the physics of bullet trajectories and the mental challenges involved in achieving pinpoint accuracy over a mile. Doug shares transformative experiences from his meditation shoots and the profound impact they've had on participants, including prominent entrepreneurs like Jason Gagnard and Clay Hebert.

We dive deep into Doug's career evolution, his innovative online assessment for driven individuals, and the essential role of understanding one's emotional impulses in entrepreneurship. We'll also discuss the societal roles of driven people and their historical significance, the all-too-common imposter syndrome among high achievers, and how to harness the power of being present to avoid self-sabotage.

Plus, we'll chat about upcoming events and projects that you won't want to miss. So, buckle up and get ready for an enlightening conversation packed with actionable insights and personal growth strategies. Let's jump right in!

Welcome to another electrifying episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims." Today, we're thrilled to bring you an insightful conversation with Tommy Mello—an inspiring entrepreneur who transformed his humble beginnings in the garage door industry into a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Tommy shares his boundless excitement for his future, including his upcoming marriage, while remaining focused on personal growth and helping others flourish.

Join us as Tommy delves into the importance of resilience in the face of online criticism, the tremendous value of a supportive inner circle, and the power of real-life experiences over social media hype. You'll hear about his deep commitment to his employees, continuous self-improvement, and the significance of impactful personal branding beyond financial success.

Tommy also reveals his aspirations for a $15 billion valuation for his company, his hustle to learn the trade, and the invaluable lessons he gathered from mentors. He discusses his upcoming event, "Freedom 24," and the importance of setting meaningful goals, mastering business skills, and fostering a career-oriented mindset within the skilled trades industry.

This episode is packed with actionable insights on leadership, mentorship, and the art of making a lasting impact. So tune in, subscribe, and get ready to be inspired by Tommy Mello's relentless drive and extraordinary journey. Let's make things happen!

George Bryant - After nearly a decade of working with some of the brightest minds in the world, I started a podcast.

I moved my family to Montana and rebuilt everything after instantly losing seven figures in a global pandemic.

Despite the chaos, the results were incredible and The Relationships Beat Algorithms model was born.

My audience quickly grew, and I started masterminds and live events again.

The more I interacted with my audience, the more I realized:

“You never have a marketing problem, you have a relationship problem.”

Today, I am dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to deepen their love affairs with their customers.

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be.

His success and national acclaim have come in large part to what he’s learned first-hand from seeking a better way to wealth creation and preservation than he learned growing up.

Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently founder of The Money School™, and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano joins Steve Sims and the Genius Network members in Arizona.

Salvatore "Sammy the Bull" Gravano (born March 12, 1945) is an American former mobster who became underboss of the Gambino crime family. Gravano played a major role in prosecuting John Gotti, the crime family's boss, by agreeing to testify as a government witness against him and other mobsters in a deal in which he confessed to involvement in 19 murders.

 Listen to this riveting episode to see what they got up to.

Anthony Stephen Malone is a former British Elite Paratrooper, CIA Asset and UK citizen. He worked in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East from 2002 to 2019, initially in humanitarian work: delivering food, supplies and medical equipment to hospitals, schools and orphanages behind enemy lines.

Anthony also worked in the field of close protection security services looking after prominent world leaders, Arabian royalty and private business people. Through this he moved into the world of intelligence gathering, learning about our enemies, collecting and passing information to the British and American Governments and the CIA, with the objective of saving lives.

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.

His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing: VALUE. In all his content and communication that’s exactly what you’ll receive.

Jason Flom is the Founder and CEO of Lava For Good and Lava Media. Flom previously served as Chairman and CEO at Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Music Group, and he is personally responsible for launching acts such as Katy Perry, Kid Rock, Lorde, and Greta Van Fleet. He is a leading philanthropist and expert on criminal justice issues and an internationally-recognized and celebrated public speaker. Flom is the founding board member of the Innocence Project and serves on the boards of numerous criminal justice reform organizations. He is the host of the hit podcast, Wrongful Conviction, which features interviews with men and women who have spent decades in prison for crimes they did not commit, some even sentenced to death. Flom also hosts Righteous Convictions with Jason Flom, which spotlights social justice leaders such as Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Representative James Clyburn, and Serial creator and activist Rabia Chaudry — true rockstars of these turbulent times. Flom’s love for animals inspired the children’s book Lulu is a Rhinoceros, co-written with his daughter Allison Flom and released in June 2018.

Annie Hyman Pratt’s mastery is developing leaders, teams and infrastructure that drives business growth—so entrepreneurs can do the strategic and creative parts while also having the time, freedom, and positive impact they desire. She founded the consulting and training company Leading Edge Teams based on her unique, decades-long experience as both a successful C-level executive and a highly sought-after business adviser. Leading Edge Teams provides entrepreneurial companies training and executive coaching in groups and one-on-one, online and in person. They have an unparalleled track record of helping businesses achieve massive, sustainable, team-driven growth.   

Annie started her business education around the dinner table, hearing her mother and father talk about their business, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Annie worked behind the bean counter in her teen years and then went to college at nearby UCLA, where she graduated with a degree in Economics/Business. She then worked with one of the prestigious Big 8 accounting firms in Los Angeles, doing business valuations and becoming a certified public accountant. Her solid grasp of accounting and finance was a key advantage throughout her career.

At age 22, Annie took the reins and became the CEO of her family business. A trailblazer for women in business, she more than 10X’d the business to 70-plus stores, and then led the company through a highly successful sale.

After the sale of The Coffee Bean, Annie moved into interim C-suite executive work and top-tier business consulting. She became an expert in guiding companies through rapid growth and complex turnarounds while working within diverse industries. Annie’s experience with so many different types of entrepreneurial businesses is especially rare, giving her a unique understanding of what it takes to succeed and how The People Part plays a greater role than ever.

Annie’s specialty in The People Part was further cultivated through her study at the University of Santa Monica, where she learned what it really takes for human beings to transcend their “quick to judge” and self-protective nature and instead work together to reach their full potential.              

Jeremy Delk is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for disrupting industries. Since 2001, his businesses have earned hundreds of millions in revenue, created 100’s of high paying American jobs, as well as other notable distinctions

Born and raised in a small town and from a blue collar household, his parents worked for the post office. However, Jeremy always held much bigger dreams. He longed to experience the world outside his small hometown of Bardstown, Kentucky.

Jeremy now focuses on investing in and advising entrepreneurs through speaking. His upcoming book shares his reality of the Good, Bad, and UGLY of entrepreneurship. It serves as a not-so-subtle reminder of fundamental principles he’s learned through his journey: while great times don’t last forever, neither do the truly bad ones.

Meet Sean Swarner. His first goal was to crawl 8 feet from the hospital bed to the bathroom. He went on to Redefine Impossible by climbing 29,035 feet to the top of Mt. Everest with one lung! From there he stood atop the highest point on all 7 continents, skied to the South and North Poles, and completed the Hawaii Ironman. With only one functioning lung, a prognosis of fourteen days to live, and being in a medically-induced coma for a year, Sean Swarner is the first cancer survivor to stand on top of the world... Mt. Everest. Sean has broken through defined human limitation in order to redefine the way the world views success.

As Sean continues to defy the odds, test his own endurance and inspire and motivate people around the world, he shares his message of healing, hope, and triumph with cancer patients worldwide. Sean also serves as a source of inspiration as the founder of the non-profit organization, The CancerClimber Association, as author of the book “Keep Climbing,” and as a motivational speaker to corporations, universities, and other organizations around the globe.

Ryan Tate sat in his high school English class and watched in horror as terrorists took down the World Trade Center and Pentagon. He had a strong urge to fight on the front lines, and he knew the Marines would provide him with an opportunity to do just that. So he signed his enlistment papers at age 16, received his high school diploma early, and skipped high school graduation to attend Bootcamp at Parris Island in 2003, where he earned the title United States Marine. 

As an Infantryman, Ryan participated in some of the most intense battles of the Iraq war. He earned awards for combat valor, “Marine of the Year,” and “Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year.” His service took him to Southeast Asia to train foreign militaries and assist in counter-piracy operations. Ryan says, “Being a Marine allowed me to see humanity’s best and the worst. The contrast is humbling, and I wouldn’t trade my experiences for anything in the world.”

After leaving the Marine Corps, Ryan continued his service to our nation with the U.S. Department of State. He served on protective details for high-profile diplomats, both foreign and domestic. After four years with State, Ryan was at home on a Sunday evening and watched a documentary that exposed him to the atrocities of poaching in Africa and the damage that the illegal international wildlife trade had on developing African communities. One particular scene of a female rhino dying a slow, painful death after poachers sawed her face off gave Ryan a gut punch that changed the course of his life forever.

In 2013, Ryan took an exploratory research trip to Tanzania at the invitation of President Kikwete and the Ministry for Natural Resources and Tourism. His mentors at the State Department connected him to Government Officials from several African nations to discuss their wildlife protection needs. Each official he spoke with recognized the importance of providing their country’s park rangers with specialized military training. It became even more apparent to him during this trip that veterans and their skills would be a game-changer for park rangers and conservationists in the fight to protect endangered species.

After returning home from his first trip to Africa, Ryan resigned from the U.S. Department of State and founded Veterans Empowered To Protect African WIldlife.

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Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims." In today's fascinating conversation, Steve sits down with Benny Fisher, an inspiring entrepreneur with a compelling journey in the roofing business and beyond. Benny shares his unique marketing strategies, the importance of personal branding, and his approach to business systemization.

Together, they delve into the power of content creation, the value of learning from industry leaders like Gary Vee, and the impact of entrepreneurial communities.
Benny opens up about his personal struggles, including a pivotal turning point in 2017, the challenges brought on by COVID-19, and how these experiences fueled his drive to find greater purpose. From discussing practical life skills often missing in education to the evolution of social media and its role in modern entrepreneurship, this episode is packed with insights. They explore the motivations behind starting mastermind groups, the necessity of transparency with customers, and the crucial difference between entrepreneurs and "wantrepreneurs."

Join us as we navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship, the importance of selective sharing, and the drive to disrupt, connect, and grow. Don't forget to subscribe and share the podcast, and stay tuned for a dynamic conversation that promises to inspire and educate.

Chris Heller rose to become the leader of the largest real estate company in the world - and didn’t stop there.

Early on, Heller was named Rookie of the Year in 1989 before becoming the top-producing agent in San Diego County and the No. 1 Keller Williams associate in North America. He has consistently set new records and standards across the industry for more than 30 years.

His leadership philosophy and unmatched track record in real estate has provided a springboard for outstanding contribution across many sectors. Heller brings his knowledge and experience to a variety of leadership roles, including advisor, board member, investor, coach, and mentor.

As Chief Real Estate Officer at OJO Labs, Chris’ vision has shaped partner strategies and a cohesive structure between real estate professionals and OJO. His highly-respected expertise as the former CEO at Mellohome and former CEO at Keller Williams Realty International (KWRI) has helped him grow as an executive and create sustained success as a leader. All this while leading the Heller The Home Seller Real Estate Team, which has sold more than 100 homes a year for 30+ years.

For Naked & Famous Denim founder Brandon Svarc, denim is art and escapism.

In an interview with Roadtrip Media, Svarc said, “I remember knowing and realizing that there’s no way that my imagination is going to get any better as I get older. I knew that as a kid, as a little boy, you have the greatest, most powerful imagination ever so when I try to design crazy things, I just try to remember being an 8-year-old boy.”

Svarc pours that creativity into Naked & Famous Denim, a brand renowned for design as well as an ability to toe the line between quality and kitsch—manufacturing both clean, distress-free Japanese raw denim and novelty pieces like rainbow fade denim, glow-in-the-dark varieties, scratch-n-sniff pieces, blanket-lined styles, and a slew of other unique creations.

And the Canadian native is proud that he’s doing it all from Canada, where the line is manufactured.

For the past 11 years, Svarc has played an active role in how the company’s products are conceived and created, traveling between Japan and Canada to design, source, strategize and organize the denim powerhouse from behind the scenes.

Joey Coleman - For almost twenty years, Joey has helped organizations retain their best customers and turn them into raving fans via his entertaining and actionable keynotes, workshops, and consulting projects. He has a long history of energizing and motivating audiences to enhance their customers’ experiences. He is an award-winning speaker (yes – they do have speaking contests) at both national and international conferences – competing against New York Times bestselling authors, business leaders, and internet sensations/celebrities. He is also the author of the #2 Wall Street Journal bestseller, Never Lose a Customer Again.

Known by most as “Sammy The Bull”, Salvatore Gravano was born on March 12th, 1945 in Bensonhurst, a Brooklyn neighborhood with a predominantly Italian-American population to Gerry and Kay Gravano, both of whom hailed from Sicily. Gravano fell into crime at an early age. Around the age of ten, his bicycle was stolen by a group of older bullies. A group of mobsters who were watching from a cafe when he confronted the thieves remarked how little Sammy fought “like a bull” while taking on several larger kids at once, earning him the nickname “The Bull”. At the age of 14 he joined the Rampers, a prominent street gang in Bensonhurst.

Despite his father’s attempts to dissuade him, like many of his Ramper colleagues, Gravano drifted into the Cosa Nostra. The mafia had a longstanding presence in the Bensonhurst neighborhood. In 1970, Sammy The Bull made his first kill for the Colombo family. Upon Colombo associate Shorty Spero’s suggestion and to avoid further conflict, Gravano moved from the Colombo family to the Gambino family and joined Salvatore “Toddo” Aurello’s crew.

He became heavily involved in the construction industry. In 1985, he was involved in the corporate takeover and removal of Paul Castellano. John Gotti was unanimously elected as boss who named DeCicco as underboss and Gravano as captain. After DeCicco’s death in 1986, Gravano’s specific position within the family varied. Eventually, he was named by Gotti as underboss.

Gravano pleaded guilty to a superseding racketeering charge. After 11 months alongside Gotti in prison and a total of 23 years in the mob, he decided to cooperate, formally agreeing to testify on November 13th, 1991.

He was released from prison in 1994 and entered into the Federal Witness Protection Program. In 1996, Gravano co-wrote a book about his life, Underboss. He began living very openly and appeared in a nationally televised interview with journalist Diane Sawyer.

In 2000, Gravano was implicated in an international ecstasy ring. On September 7, 2002, he was sentenced in New York to 20 years on the federal charges. He was released early, in September of 2017.

Currently, Gravano resides in Phoenix and is working on several media projects

Since beginning his career in 1988, Justin Bell has achieved many significant racing accomplishments, including the 1997 FIA GT2 World Championship, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1998 and second-place finishes in Le Mans and Daytona, and a pair of SCCA Trans-Am wins.

Early in his career, Justin made consistent progress through a variety of racing categories, while appearing in various television programs. In 1993, he was co-host of the motor sports television program 555 Performance World, which ran on Asia's largest satellite network Star TV and was seen by over 80 million viewers. This led to him hosting a six part series, The International Young Driver of the Year on BBC television. Currently Justin is working with the racing network Speed Channel as on-air talent for the American Le Mans Series.

Along the way he raced for major car manufacturers including Saab, Peugeot, Porsche, BMW, Dodge and General Motors. For Dodge Viper, he won the 1997 FIA GT2 world championship and the GT2 class at Le Mans in 1998. In 2000 Justin signed with General Motors as a driver for the factory Corvette Racing team, finishing second in the Daytona 24 Hours, the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Petit Le Mans. Today he resides in Los Angeles and is currently writing new shows, hosting for clients and trying to figure out how to become rich and famous.

In 1995, she started working for Media Power, a large direct response radio company, doing copywriting for clients like Tony Robbins and radio hosts like Howard Stern. She became the Marketing Director and Executive Producer before the age of 21. She went on to produce their biggest TV infomercials, 50+ radio infomercials, designed their internal product line, while signing up 100+ new clients in less than three years. She took control of talent negotiations and helped expand the 200-seat inbound call center by developing the sales scripts for the agents.

In 2001, she started her agency, Synergixx. Quickly, her agency hit $10M in annual revenue and maintained a yearly revenue average of 15M. During this time, she produced hundreds of TV and radio commercials, print campaigns, and online campaigns. She expanded Synergixx's service offerings by creating a 200+ seat inbound call center as well as a full media buying agency. You name the product, and she has probably helped sell it.

As the internet became disruptive to traditional marketing, Charlie drew on her background to help her clients keep their competitive advantage. She became active in celebrity negotiations, talent deals, spokespeople contracts, and endorsement campaigns to keep her client's profitable in the new media environment.

In 2013, as marketers started recovering from a soft economy, hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, and angel investors sought her advice on acquisitions based on her industry reputation. From producing rap videos to partnering with TV celebrities on product lines to media coaching c-suite executives, her agency was anything but traditional.

In 2018, she turned her full attention to starting and scaling TGC Worldwide, which manages personal brand evolutions. TGC has put clients on the NYT Bestseller lists, secured them movie deals, expanded their charities, and other achievements most think "impossible." Her clients are looking to expand their impact on a global scale through philanthropic efforts, key collaborations, books, movies, one-of-a-kinds events, and effective thought leadership.

Her last book, Brains, Boobs, and Balls was removed from the WSJ Journal's bestseller list due to its racy title and continues to garner her keynotes.

She lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, 3 kids, and a menagerie of animals.

Whether ghostwriting a book, directing documentaries, developing social media strategies, negotiating reality show deals, or directing a photoshoot - That Girl Charlie - still considers herself a master storyteller with a passion for putting more good into the world.

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Former VH1 host and Broadway actress, Jen Gottlieb began coaching others the tips and tricks that led her to a successful career on TV and on stages. She then collaborated with her partner, Chris Winfield, to create Super Connector Media, a full service PR agency which was recently awarded “Best New Agency” in the 2019 Bulldog Awards. She also co-hosts SCM’s “Unfair Advantage Live,” the world’s premier publicity event connecting entrepreneurs to the media.

Jen combines her passion for giving back with her mindset coaching to help industry leaders gain the confidence and knowledge to get into the mainstream media, or on the stage of that major event — giving them the authority and social proof to place them at the top of their industry.

Jen speaks around the world to entrepreneurs and has been featured on numerous top podcasts as well as in Forbes, Business Insider, Shape, Women’s Health, Well + Good, CBS, Good Morning America, PBS and in Goop as one of the top 11 professionals helping people find satisfying, successful careers.

Kent Clothier is President and CEO of Real Estate Worldwide (REWW), a multi-faceted real estate education company with headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, San Diego, California, and Boca Raton, Florida.

REWW offers customers a cutting-edge advantage with a curriculum steeped in award-winning and proven real estate systems used by Mr. Clothier and his team, as well as national data on real estate cash buyers and private lenders.

In addition to his primary role with REWW, Kent Clothier also owns and operates three multi-million dollar a year Internet marketed brands: 1-800-SELL-NOW, Find Motivated Sellers Now, Find Cash Buyers NOW and Find Private Lenders NOW. Each brand focuses on helping real estate investors and agents to reach a specific marketing niche.

After 18 months at Camp Pendleton, it came time for Parcaut to choose a specialty. Willing to do anything that wasn’t on a ship, Parcaut ended up studying physical therapy, concurrently getting a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s in international business and marketing.

After getting out of the Navy, Parcaut gave the tech world a try before realizing it wasn’t for him. He turned to work for his neighbor’s mortgage company, which is what stuck. Parcaut’s love for numbers and helping people have kept him in the mortgage field ever since.

In August of 2018, Parcaut accidentally fell into the radio world when the creator of a defunct radio show approached him to see if he would take it over, understanding his passion for helping people own homes. Though the technology may be a bit outdated, Parcaut’s show, Real Estate Jerky, is going strong.

As a veteran, Parcaut loves to work with other vets, wanting to be there for a population that has often been mistreated. Having a strong understanding of the value of a helping hand, Parcaut makes an effort to help his employees grow as people, hoping to one day sell his business to them.

This helping spirit makes coaching a natural evolution for Parcaut, who has experience being on stage speaking to thousands of people as part of an initiative called No Homeowners Left Behind, which helped to modify people’s loans during the 2008 recession. In the mortgage industry and beyond, Parcaut is committed to paying it forward.

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Welcome to another enlightening episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims." Today, we're honored to have Hollis Carter, the co-founder of Baby Bathwater, join us in celebrating its ten-year anniversary. In this compelling conversation, Hollis shares his journey of fostering authentic and supportive relationships in the entrepreneurial world. We'll dive into the importance of trusting one's instincts, the pitfalls of quick endorsements, and the need to thoroughly vet relationships.

Hollis and Steve discuss the critical challenges entrepreneurs face as their businesses grow, emphasizing the necessity of effective delegation and surrounding oneself with the right people. They also explore the transformative power of genuine connections, the struggle with imposter syndrome, and the value of authentic interactions at networking events. 

Don't miss out on their insights about the importance of community, financial literacy, and showing up authentically. Plus, get a sneak peek into Baby Bathwater's upcoming anniversary event in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable advice to help you disrupt, connect, and grow in both life and business.

Dr. Sharon Grossman is a psychologist, success coach, and speaker who’s an expert in Emotional Intelligence. Through her bestselling book, The 7E Solution to Burnout, and her coaching, she’s helped hundreds of high achieving entrepreneurs recover from burnout. Now she is on a mission to help them avoid it. Whether you want to increase sales, reduce conflict, or regain your sanity, she’ll show you how to have a competitive advantage that wins you business, minimizes stress, and helps you experience life on your terms because winning is non-negotiable.

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Steve Sims discusses the state of our world and influencers of today. Fake influencers that buy their way to more likes and followers. 

As a serial entrepreneur and marketing expert, Erik has been recognized by his industry peers through honors and awards including, Forbes Magazine’s 30Under30, CSQ’s 40Under40, and Inc. Magazine’s Top 25 Marketing Influencers just to name a few.

I am a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) who has worked in the financial planning industry in Montreal for more than 35 years.

I've advised hundreds of clients, written over 200 articles about personal finance, and shared my expertise on radio and television myriad times. 

But I am not just an expert; I am someone who knows this topic inside and out from personal experience, having spent seven years and $50,000 in lawyer fees to come to an agreement with siblings over my parents’ estate.

And that was with a written will! 

The grief, frustration, and stress of that experience were life-altering for me.

I was determined to write this book in order to help others successfully navigate the difficult tasks of estate planning and executorship—so that other families could stay together, rather than fall apart.

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Anshar didn't get his start in sales like most people do. When joining the US Navy, enlisting for their Cryptography program, he found out that he had undiagnosed autism that should have disqualified him for service after already becoming a sailor. With a heavy heart, he left his military career to learn more about his Autism diagnosis and how to overcome and cope with the challenges presented by it.

He went into information technology and worked at his local college, developing his communication skills and working one on one with college students and faculty in their disability services program. He tutored every subject, from calculus to electrical engineering to astronomy to organic chemistry, and used his systems knowledge to not only help those in academia but also work on his own personal development in his weakest area, dealing with people. 

Anshar now does customized negotiation training as a consultant, speaks on emotional dynamics, and advocates for the benefits that neurodiverse hiring can bring to the world of business.

Steve chats about picking that more difficult room to be in. Be the dumbest person in the room that can benefit from people that are better than you are. This only helps you grow.

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Welcome to another insightful episode of *The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims*. Today’s guest is none other than John Gafford, an influential figure in the real estate industry and a key player in transforming how agents and clients navigate this dynamic field. Join us as John delves into the importance of providing exceptional value and support to clients and agents, discussing comprehensive services and innovative programs at his company, Simply Vegas.

We’ll explore how John’s dedication to customer service, informed by his background in the restaurant industry, elevates real estate standards and the significance of personal branding for agents. We also touch on the complexities of the real estate marketplace, the impact of changes in buyer agent commissions, and the influx of so-called "lottery agents."

John shares insights from his own podcast journey, details about his upcoming book, and provides valuable tips on leveraging online reviews to build trust. Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom on branding, mentorship, the future impact of AI, and the power of being a trusted advisor in real estate. Plus, we’ll discuss the groundbreaking lawsuit against big real estate firms and what it means for the future of the industry. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from one of the best in the business.

Be sure to stick around till the end – as always, Steve has some powerful advice on disrupting the norm, making meaningful connections, and growing in your entrepreneurial journey. Let's dive in!

Steve Sims chats about affluent people and what they get up to. Why are they successful and what could you be doing to reach that level of success. Learn the 3 common traits that make them successful.

Steve Sims chats about the mind set that needs to change when you're asking questions and you're not getting the answer that will benefit you. Learn to change your thought process and ask the right questions.

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I am a single mom to two incredible little boys ages 9 and 11, owner of Pro Physiques, the largest personal training gym in the state of Arizona, a personal trainer, fitness routine choreographer and contest prep coach to athletes who compete across the country at NPC & IFBB sanctioned events. In addition to my job responsibilities, I am a Lululemon Ambassador and a FitFluential ambassador, making me part of a nationwide network of fitness enthusiasts sharing knowledge through our platforms to educate, inspire and motivate others. I am also a sponsored athlete of Surge Supplements, Legend Fitness, TMarie Suits and Liquid Sun Rayz.

Whitney Jones has no shortage of accolades...

3x Ms. Fitness Olympia - 2018, 2019 & 2021

2018 Ms. Fitness International

5 x IFBB Pro Champion 

Owner of Pro Physiques gym in Gilbert AZ

Owner of The Pros Online Personal Training, coaching athletes all over the world

Owner of FEARless by Whitney Jones Fitness apparel line

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My passion for the world of motorcycling has led me to work within the industry for over a decade, branching across the most pinnacle and innovative brands the market has to offer. My focus is brand expertise, public speaking and communications.

Proud husband, father and ex racer, and two-wheels for life.

The Fresh Princess of Email Marketing, Liz Wilcox is an Email Strategist showing bloggers build online relationships, package up their “magic” and turn it into emails that people want to read and, most importantly, purchase from.

In a span of three years, Liz founded, grew, and sold a successful blog. Since selling the blog, she has helped her clients master their sales by leveraging the power of strategic email.

Offline, Liz lives in Florida, loves to run and is a walking 90s pop culture encyclopedia.

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Michael Counts is a theatrical designer and stage director, visual artist, and media and entertainment entrepreneur who has been focused on creating large-scale immersive installations, theatrical productions and innovative media and entertainment experiences, often in unconventional spaces, for over 25 years. He is one of the early pioneers of immersive art and entertainment and has been called a “mad genius” and “a master of immersive theater” by the New York Times and “one of the most fertile imaginations working in New York City, today” by Time Out New York Magazine. 

In 2018, Counts pivoted and founded a company with the mission of offering an optimized and scaleable version of performance and wellness coaching - a resource that Counts had been an early adopter of and to which he credits much of his success as a creative, entrepreneur and innovator. That company, a)plan coaching, has grown to over 50 coaches and now serves a wide range of leading tech start ups and a growing number of Fortune 500 companies. 

Steve Sims chats about many experiences he has done for people, which turns from price tag to impact. Impact has nothing to do with price tag. Listen to this episode to learn more.

Roland Frasier, Co-founder and/or principal of 5 different Inc. Magazine fastest growing companies (e-commerce, e-learning, SaaS + real estate).

Serial entrepreneur who built or sold 24 businesses with adjusted sales ranging from $3 million to just under $4 billion.

Currently CEO of All Channels Media, LLC, and principal in Scalable.co, DigitalMarketer.com, Traffic & Conversion Summit, Praxio.com, TruConversion.com, War Room Mastermind, Fully Accountable, Everbowl Restaurants, Big Block Realty, Scribe Publishing and Real Estate Worldwide.

Roland’s work includes infomercials with Guthy-Renker, publishing deals with Simon & Schuster & Random House, shows with major hotels on the Las Vegas strip, over 100 private and public offerings, running an international hedge fund, advising major brands on a variety of business and legal related issues (from PepsiCo to MacDonald’s).

Roland has a real passion for business and putting deals together and is always looking for businesses to invest in or acquire, re-position and sell. Recent strategic partnerships and clients include Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Etihad Airlines, Harper-Collins Publishing, Fedex and Uber.

Specialties: Acquiring or partnering with entrepreneurs to scale businesses through acquisitions, strategic relationships and marketing. Roland is also adept at negotiation, copywriting, marketing strategy, structuring and funding of mergers and acquisitions and, public exit strategies for businesses and entrepreneurs.  

Steve Sims chats about the world of today and the importance people put on how many followers they have. They are missing the bigger picture of the connections they should have and the relationships, not just the number of followers that don't connect with you. Know the number you want and the connections you want to build on. Learn more on today's podcast.

Steve Sims discusses the ever changing world around Covid and the effects it has on us. Covid has only amplified the situation you were already in. Were you one of those that just binge watched shows or did you pivot and take advantage of the opportunities Covid gave?

Welcome to another powerful episode of "The Art of Making Things Happen with Steve Sims." Today, we have a truly inspiring guest, David Allred, co-founder of Dry Farm Wines, joining us for a conversation that dives deep into the mind of an entrepreneur and lifelong learner. David shares his distinctive philosophy on success, emphasizing the importance of pausing to appreciate achievements before tackling the next big challenge. Together, Steve and David explore the necessity of being comfortable with discomfort in one's pursuits and the crucial act of detaching from outcomes, allowing the marketplace to determine success.

In this episode, you'll hear about David's unique experiences, from his early days as a deputy sheriff to his impactful career in real estate. He opens up about his journey of becoming a more public figure, inspired by his new book, "It's All the Same," which took five years to write. The book champions the idea that we are our own gurus, capable of uncovering the answers within ourselves. David and Steve also delve into intriguing concepts such as overcoming the fear of failure through unconventional exercises, and the liberating realization that most people are not as focused on your actions as you might think.

You'll learn about Noah Kagan's strategy of seeking rejections to build resilience, and hear firsthand David's insights on reframing failures as experiments. David emphasizes the importance of practical application of knowledge and the power of asking better questions. He also shares captivating anecdotes about his life's evolution, moving cities on his own terms, and his plans for the future, including spending the summer in France and expanding his online presence.

This episode is brimming with actionable advice, from David's approach to perseverance and adaptation, to the significance of self-improvement and implementation. So, sit back and get ready to be inspired by David Allred as he and Steve Sims discuss the art of making things happen. Don’t forget to share, subscribe, and join us on this journey of disruption, connection, and unwavering growth.

Kate Hancock and Dan Robbins have broken the record for longest running room on clubhouse. They had a run for 85 days! Kate, is a entrepreneur, who is known as the Pivot Queen. She started her journey as a serial entrepreneur with $20 in her pocket and grew it into over a million dollars in one year with over $15 million in online sales to date. Dan is also a serial entrepreneur who is the COO of IBH Media. 

Together Kate & Dan have created a space on clubhouse to inspire thousands of entrepreneurs which stemmed from the pandemic. When clubhouse launched these two put their initiatives together and have broken the record for longest running room which attracts speakers like Daymond John, Ashton Kushner, Roland Frasier & other successful business leaders looking to provide free advice to entrepreneurs in need of real time solutions. 

Daniel Whittington spent 18 years as a full time studio and touring musician before moving back to Austin, TX and diving head first into business education and the world of whiskey.

Daniel is currently Chancellor at Wizard Academy, a business school for Entrepreneurs. He's the founder of Whisky Marketing School, based out of Wizard Academy.

He is a co-founder of Crowded Barrel Whiskey Co., the world's first crowd-sourced whiskey distillery and the Whiskey Tribe, the world’s most engaged online whiskey community. He co-hosts the two largest Whiskey Youtube channels, Whiskey Vault and Whiskey Tribe.

He's also an original founding member of the Texas Whiskey Association, and currently serving as its president.

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Steve Sims talks about the experience he had with a set of headphones. He turns that into how that can help you think about what you do in your business and how convenient you make things for your clients. Have a listen to this short nugget this week.