What if the world labeled you “the dumb twin”… but you chose to believe in greatness instead?   In this rereleased episode of The Richard Brooke Podcast, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with one of the greatest motivational speakers of our time, Les Brown.   Les’s story is the kind that grabs your heart and never lets go. Labeled “intellectually disabled” in grade school, he could have let those words define his destiny. Instead, he rewrote it.   From cleaning offices at age 10, where he overheard the voices of Peale, Nightingale, and Holmes, to becoming a Chicago-area Emmy® award winner, Ohio state legislator, and globally celebrated speaker… Les Brown has lived a life of vision, belief, and boldness.   In this conversation, you’ll hear how he turned pain into purpose and how the right message, at the right time, can spark a lifetime of transformation.   In This Episode, You’ll Learn:   Why your self-talk shapes your future How Les transformed early ridicule into relentless resilience What it really means to live from a place of possibility   About the Guest:   Les Brown is a legendary speaker, author, and former state representative who has electrified audiences of up to 80,000 worldwide. Known for his warmth, humor, and heart, Les has become a global voice for personal power, purpose, and persistence.   He continues to inspire millions through his talks, books, and mentorship, proving every day that greatness is within us all.   Les Brown Links:   Website: https://lesbrown.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelesbrown Facebook: https://facebook.com/thelesbrown   Richard’s Mentorship Program:
   If you loved this episode, check out Momentum Mentorship, Richard’s guided leadership journey for those building a legacy. Learn more at https://richardblissbrooke.com/mentorship/    Richard Bliss Brooke Links:
   Website: https://richardblissbrooke.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardblissbrooke/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rbbrooke    Loved This Episode?
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What happens when your first mentor is Jim Rohn… and you become president of his company by age 25?

In this episode of The Richard Brooke Podcast, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with Don Hobbs, speaker, business strategist, and one of Realtor® Magazine’s “Top 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate.”

Don’s influence in the world of personal growth and real estate spans over 40 years. He’s coached and trained more than a million professionals and helped shape the mindset of a generation. But it all started at 18 years old, sitting under the wing of a man who would become a global icon in personal development.

This conversation is a rich blend of timeless wisdom and modern leadership, perfect for anyone building a team, a vision, or a life by design.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What it was really like working for Jim Rohn

• How to lead with values in high-growth industries

• The mindset Don teaches leaders to adopt at any level

• How influence, integrity, and inner work create exponential results

• Why your identity drives your destiny

About the Guest:

Don Hobbs is a legendary speaker and consultant, known for helping real estate professionals and entrepreneurs create lives of purpose, influence, and impact. As the former President of Jim Rohn Productions and a top-ranked industry leader, Don’s legacy is one of service and personal transformation.

He continues to speak globally on leadership, branding, mindset, and the inner game of success.

Don Hobbs Links:

Website: donhobbs.com

Instagram: @therealdonhobbs

Facebook: Don Hobbs

Richard’s Mentorship Program:

If this conversation lit a fire for you, check out Momentum Mentorship, Richard’s guided program for vision-driven leaders. It's where values meet action, and transformation becomes the strategy. Learn more at momentummentorship.com

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

Website: richardblissbrooke.com

Instagram: @richardblissbrooke

Facebook: Richard Bliss Brooke

LinkedIn: Richard Bliss Brooke

YouTube: @RichardBlissBrooke

Loved This Episode?

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James Clear is an author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. His website receives millions of visitors each month and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his popular email newsletter. He is a regular speaker at Fortune 500 companies and his work is used by teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. Through his online course, The Habits Academy, James has taught more than 10,000 leaders, managers, coaches, and teachers. The Habits Academy is the premier training platform for individuals and organizations that are interested in building better habits in life and work.

Brian Biro is America's number one breakthrough speaker. He's one of the nation's foremost speakers and teachers of leadership, possibility thinking, thriving on change and team building. He's delivered more than 1800 presentations around the world in the past 30 years. His clients include such diverse organizations as Lockheed Martin, the US Army, the Naval Information Welfare Center, Price Waterhouse Cooper, the University of Notre Dame, U C L A, the Northern Carolina Association for the Advancement of Teaching Senators and representatives from 13 Western states, Deloitte,  Goodyear, the Virginia School superintendents, Kaiser Permanente, Starbucks, Pizza Hut, IHop, Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco, McDonald's, Dairy Queen, Allstate Insurance, Good Samaritan Hospital, REMAX, Shaklee, the American Dental Association, and hundreds more. A major client offered the best introduction about Brian's impact when he said Brian Biro has the energy of a 10-year-old, the enthusiasm of a 20-year-old, and the wisdom of a 75-year-old, the former vice president of Major Transportation Corporation in the Pacific Northwest.

He helped lead a major turnaround that resulted in the company quadrupling in revenues, becoming solidly profitable, and being named the leader in the air freight industry for customer service and convenience by distribution magazine. Brian is the author of 15 books, including Bestseller Beyond Success, which reached number 16 on Amazon, 100 from over 2 million titles. Brian was rated number one among over 40 speakers at four consecutive magazine international business conferences. He graduated with honors from Stanford and served as the president of the U C L A Graduate School of Management Student Association while earning his M B A from U C L A. He's appeared on Good Morning America and CNN. He has been a guest on more than 300 radio programs, as well as dozens of podcasts throughout the country. He's been a featured speaker at the Disney Institute in Orlando. Brian was named one of U C L A Graduate School of Management's 100 most inspirational graduates in the 75-year history of the school. Most recently, Brian was also honored as one of the top 10 interactive speakers in North America and one of the top 60 motivational speakers in the world.

Today on The Authentic Networker Podcast am talking with Makana.

Makana is a Hawaiian musician, singer, and songwriter known for his innovative style and virtuosic guitar playing. He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and began playing guitar at the age of seven. As a teenager, he was mentored by slack-key guitar masters such as Sonny Chillingworth and Bobby Moderow Jr.

Makana's music blends Hawaiian slack-key guitar with elements of folk, rock, blues, and jazz, creating a unique sound that has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. He has released several albums, including "Ki Ho'alu Christmastime," "Koi Au," and "Venus and the Sky Turns to Clay: The Instrumental World of Makana."

In addition to his solo work, Makana has collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Sting, Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, and Willie K. He has also performed at prestigious events such as a White House Dinner and TEDx Maui, where his performance went viral and helped to raise awareness about the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.

Beyond his music, Makana is an advocate for social and environmental justice. He has worked with organizations such as the Surfrider Foundation and the Sierra Club to raise awareness about climate change and ocean conservation. He is also an advocate for Hawaiian culture and has used his music to promote the preservation of the Hawaiian language, arts, and traditions.

Currently, he is working with Facebook and Instagram to create music for people to sync to their own videos uploaded to those platforms. He has produced over 150 songs as part of their Creator Studio Sound Collection. His main focus is the completion of an original musical he began composing nearly 15 years ago!

Dr. Joseph I. Castro is the first Californian and first person of color to serve as the chancellor of the California State University (CSU), our nation's largest, most ethnically and economically diverse four-year university.    The grandson of immigrants from Mexico and the son of a single mother, he was also the first in his family to graduate from a university, eventually earning a Ph.D. in higher education policy and leadership from Stanford University. ​As a renowned and gifted scholar in the fields of leadership and public policy, Dr. Castro has mentored hundreds of other scholars and practitioners. 

After making a series of bad decisions, one that led to devastating consequences, Sunil Godse spent thousands of hours on research and interviews to find out WHY we waste time making bad decisions.    What he found is that we ignore our intuition, a subconscious phenomenon we’re all born with. He then developed a seven-step process on how to sharpen our intuition so we can make the right decision in any given moment. Using this process, Sunil grew several entrepreneurial ventures to over $20 million before shifting his focus to teaching others.  

As one of the world’s most beloved motivational speakers, Les Brown is known for his unique charisma, warmth and humor, captivating audiences of up to 80,000 across the globe.    If he had believed the labels he was given in grade school – “the dumb twin” and “intellectually disabled,” his life would look much different today. Fortunately, Les tapped into the powers of determination, persistence and belief to unleash a course of amazing achievements in his life, including Chicago-area Emmy® award winner, TV host and multi-term state representative in Ohio.

Best known for founding Travelocity.com and serving as founding Chairman of Kayak.com (later sold to Priceline for $1.8 billion), Terry Jones is one of the leading innovators and digital disruptors of our time.    Terry began his career as a travel agent and spent 24 years at American Airlines in marketing and information technology, capping his career as Chief Information Officer of its SABRE division. While at SABRE, he led a team of six, working on a project that became Travelocity.com. He served as its CEO for seven years, transforming it into a public company with $3 billion in travel sales. 

Money tends to produce more money—when invested right. These are the words of the great Ken McElroy, who’s like the guru of real estate investing. He has over 1 billion dollars in real estate investments and is the real estate advisor to Robert Kiyosaki of The Rich Dad Company. He is also co-founder and principal of MC Companies, a full-service real estate investment and property management company.    Ken is the author of several bestselling books, including “The ABC’s of Real Estate Investing,” “The ABC’s of Property Management,” and “The Sleeping Giant,” where he shares his real-life examples and ideology of how to be successful in business and in life. He’s been featured on Cheddar, Fox and Friends, Forbes, ESPN and many others. You’ll love Ken’s unique perspective and the wisdom he has to share with you. 

Mitzi Perdue is a science and health writer. She holds a bachelor's degree with honors from Harvard University and a Masters of Public Administration degree from George Washington University.     She is a past president of the 35,000-member American Agri-Women's coalition. She’s also a former syndicated columnist for Scripps Howard. In the 1990s, she was the most widely-syndicated environmental columnist in the country.

Mark Schulman has enjoyed an unprecedented career over the last 30 years as a first-call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists. He has been voted "Top 3 Pop-Rock Drummers" in the 2014 and 2019 Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll and was the featured cover artist in the May 2019 issue. Mark has done four record-breaking world tours with P!NK. Mark has also played with Cher since 1999 including her two biggest tours.  Mark’s resume reads like a “who’s who” of international Rock n’ Roll royalty including acts such as Billy Idol, Foreigner, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, Beyonce’, and so many other world–class artists. He has drummed with Velvet Revolver at Ozzfest and for a crowd of 225,000 at Glastonbury Festival with Simple Minds. Mark has appeared on nearly every American, European, and Australian variety show including The Grammys, David Letterman, The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brian, Jon Stewart, American Idol, Paul O’ Grady, X-Factor, Wetten Das, The Arias, and more. 

How do you lead when life knocks the wind out of you?

In this crossover from The SHIFT Podcast (originally released in December 2024), Richard Bliss Brooke joins host Blake Mallen for a deep conversation on belief, adversity, and what it really takes to lead with vision when everything feels uncertain.

From navigating rejection to building unshakable confidence… this episode is packed with tools and mindset shifts to help you rise, refocus, and lead with purpose.

Special thanks to The SHIFT Podcast and Direct Selling News for letting us bring this powerful conversation to The Authentic Networker audience.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The wake-up call moment that redefined Richard’s mission

• How to reframe “no” and use it as momentum

• Richard’s simple formula for lasting transformation

• What real leadership looks like (hint: it’s not titles or rank)

• How to adopt a belief system that builds legacy, not burnout

Listen & Subscribe to The SHIFT Podcast

Website: ShiftPodcast.com YouTube: Blake Mallen YouTube Channel

📲 Follow Blake Mallen Instagram: @blakemallen Facebook: Blake Mallen Page Twitter/X: @blakemallen LinkedIn: Blake Mallen

Follow Richard Bliss Brooke Website: RichardBrooke.com Facebook: Richard Bliss Brooke Instagram: @richardblissbrooke LinkedIn: Richard Bliss Brooke YouTube: Richard’s Channel

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Mike Robbins is the author of five books, which have been translated into fifteen different languages. Prior to his current career, Mike was drafted by the New York Yankees out of high school. He turned the Yankees down and instead chose to play baseball at Stanford University, where he pitched in the College World Series. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals out of Stanford and played three seasons of professional baseball in the Royals organization before arm injuries ended his playing career while still in the minor leagues. After his athletic career was cut short, Mike worked in sales and business development for two Internet start-ups. When the dot-com bubble burst in 2000, it allowed him to follow a deeper passion – empowering and inspiring people – and opened the door for him to start working full time as a speaker, author, and coach. As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike delivers keynotes and seminars (both in-person and virtually) that empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. Through his speeches, seminars, consulting, and writing, Mike teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective. His clients include: Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Schwab, LinkedIn, Deloitte, the U.S. Department of Labor, Gap, Harvard University, Coca-Cola, Chevron, eBay, Kaiser, Airbnb, UC Berkeley, the NBA, Genentech, Adobe, the Oakland A's, and many others. Mike has been featured on NPR, ABC News, the Oprah radio network, and in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, the New York Times, the Economist, the Wall Street Journal, and many others. He's a regular contributor to Forbes and the creator and host of the popular podcast, We're All In This Together. Tune in to hear Richard Brooke's inspiring interview with Mike Robbins.

Dewitt Jones is one of America’s top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the globe has earned him the reputation as a world-class photojournalist. As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before he was thirty. Speaking to audiences across the country, Dewitt is recognized as a renowned lecturer. His genuine style and ability to communicate with audiences make his presentations truly outstanding. Dewitt’s inspirational messages are further discussed in his best selling training programs. In the business community, Dewitt’s work is also well known. He has produced seven best-selling video training programs, distributed by Star Thrower Distribution. These films are used every day by corporations, schools, churches, hospitals, and consultants - inspiring thousands to find their “next right answer” and to “celebrate what’s right with the world!” Dewitt has published nine books including California! and John Muir’s High Sierra. His most recent book, The Nature of Leadership, was created in collaboration with Stephen R. Covey. Dewitt graduated from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in drama and holds a Master’s Degree in filmmaking from the University of California at Los Angeles.

Lia Ditton from www.rowliarow.com rowed for 86 days straight in the Pacific Ocean, from the West Coast of California all the way to Hawaii. She rowed for an average of 24 miles per day through winds and currents. When she sleeps, she has a sea anchor but it doesn’t keep her exactly in the place where she stopped rowing. She has to regain whatever distance she lost when she wakes up. For 86 days she was alone; nobody around, nothing around. Only the vastness of the ocean. She entered the Molokai channel which is so turbulent that I won’t even try braving with my twin-engine powerboat. And, she has to row through that for 37 more miles, without sleep. She capsized twice. Almost fell out of the boat and only barely hung on. She could have drowned. A friend of hers set off a few weeks before she did, and they found her drowned, hanging on to the boat with one arm. Compare what Lia did to what you’re doing. Look at her consistency. Check out the newscast about Lia's journey: https://www.kitv.com/story/42622010/woman-sets-world-record-rowing-solo-from-san-francisco-to-honolulu

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. As part of that mission, for the past 20 years, he’s been providing free weekly trainings to empower others to empower others to be happy. He's a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. His newest book, Game-Time Decision Making, was a #1 new release. David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and most recently at the Super Bowl David was honored as the Most Valuable Philanthropist. Tune in for Richard's epic interview with David Meltzer.

Don't miss this epic Global Influencer interview with Garrett Gunderson. He tackles topics (business growth, success, and prosperity) that are critically important, yet normally neglected by most business owners (mostly due to the painfully boring presenters in this field). As the founder of an Inc. 500 firm and author of multiple Wall Street Journal bestselling books and hit the New York Times with Killing Sacred Cows. Garrett has dedicated his career to showing people how to immediately increase cash flow, build a life they love, and create a legacy that lasts. Garrett's a regular on ABC’s Good Money, he's also been interviewed by Neil Cavuto on Fox, was kicked off CNBC, has been featured in over a thousand radio interviews, been a guest on hundreds of podcasts, and is also a paid contributor for Forbes. He's spoken at MIT, multiple times. If you want to transform your thoughts into profits, keep way more of what you make, keep and grow your money without sacrifice or delay. His company, Wealth Factory, empowers entrepreneurs to build sustainable wealth through financial efficiency and organization leading to clarity, peace of mind, and financial confidence. Tune in with Richard Brooke and Garrett Gunderson.

This month's Global Influencer interview with Ron White will blow you away! Ron is without question one of the top Memory Experts in the world. He is a two-time national memory champion, winning the USA Memory Championship in 2009 and 2010. Ron held the record for the fastest to memorize a deck of shuffled cards in only 1 minute and 27 seconds for two years. Ron's an averaged-brained guy who loves baseball, country music, and Texas. And, he just so happens to have trained his memory to a freakishly good level to become a top world wide memory expert. His desire is not that you see him as the person with the best-trained memory, but that he teaches YOU to have the best-trained memory! Ron White speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world and has appeared on a variety of talk shows. He's also been written about in newspapers from the New York post to the Dallas Morning News. Ron is a part of the History Channel show Stan Lee’s Super Humans as The Memory Expert. You also may have seen him on the National Geographic show "Brain Games" as their memory expert in season 1. He's been the guest on over 200 radio programs and is the author of over a dozen CD albums and books. In this interview, Ron shares that he is no different from anyone. He teaches that everyone can learn how to improve their memory.

This month's Global Influencer interview with Michael Bernoff is a must-see! As the founder of the Human Communications Institute, Michael has helped thousands of people transform their lives through his signature events, audio and video programs, and one-on-one consulting. Combining his natural talent as a communicator and deep understanding of human psychology he has the powerful ability to tap into virtually anyone’s motivation strategy. Michael Bernoff has unlocked the mysteries to building charisma, influence, persuasion, and connection with others. By creating and utilizing Human Interaction Technology™(HIT), an innovative teaching method, Michael sheds light on subliminal psychological triggers that affect performance and reveals powerful strategies for leaving “average life” behind. The result is greater financial wealth, physical health, and lasting confidence in all aspects of life—both personal and professional. Learn the true power of influence as Richard Brooke interviews Michael Bernoff.

Episode Summary: In this rerelease of one of our most downloaded episodes, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with James Clear, New York Times best-selling author and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement.

James shares what he’s learned from writing for millions of readers each month, speaking to Fortune 500 companies, and working with top teams in professional sports. Together, they explore what really drives long-term behavior change and how small decisions shape the trajectory of our lives.

This conversation is a masterclass in clarity, consistency, and the power of incremental improvement.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What shaped James into who he is today

• How James’s writing reached millions across platforms

• How continuous improvement works in real life

• Why the small things you do daily carry the biggest impact

About the Guest: James Clear is an author and speaker whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Entrepreneur, Time, and on CBS This Morning. His website receives millions of visitors monthly, and hundreds of thousands subscribe to his newsletter. He regularly speaks to Fortune 500 companies, and professional sports teams use his work.

Resources & Links:

James Clear Links: Website: jamesclear.com

Instagram: @jamesclear

X: @JamesClear

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

Website: richardbrooke.com

Facebook: Richard Bliss Brooke

Instagram: richardblissbrooke

X: @RichardBrooke

LinkedIn: Richard Brooke

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Episode Summary: What does it take to rise from the night shift to the executive suite–across continents, cultures, and countless challenges? In this compelling episode, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with Ben Riley, a global sales leader with over 20 years of experience in the direct-selling space.

Ben shares how his leadership journey began in the warehouse, working graveyard shifts to pay for college, and evolved into leading international teams from Korea to Australia. They dive into the hard-earned lessons that shaped Ben’s approach to leadership–what it means to make tough calls, build trust across cultures, and stay grounded through global success.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How Ben’s leadership journey started in the shipping department and scaled to global strategy

• What it’s like to lead teams across Korea, Taiwan, Australia, and the U.S.

• How learning new languages shaped his view of leadership and connection

• Why humility, persistence, and personal vision matter more than position

About the Guest: Ben Riley is a seasoned global executive with more than two decades of leadership experience. He began his career at Young Living in 1998 and went on to lead sales and operations across multiple continents, including executive roles at Avon, 4Life, Melaleuca, and Younique.

Ben is fluent in Korean, has lived abroad for over a decade, and brings a rare depth of cultural and operational insight to his leadership. He is a proud husband and father of five. His favorite pastimes include hiking, reading, and cycling.

Resources & Links:

Ben Riley Links:

• Instagram: @benhriley
• Facebook: Ben Riley

• LinkedIn: Ben Riley

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

• Website: richardbrooke.com

• X: RichardBrooke

• LinkedIn: Richard Bliss Brooke

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Episode Summary: What does it take to lead through chaos, inspire thousands, and come out stronger on the other side? In this powerful conversation, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with John Addison, legendary leader, speaker, and author of Turn Your Fear Into Fuel. John opens up about his experience guiding Primerica through the 2008 financial crisis and one of the most successful IPOs of the decade. He shares how fear can be reframed as fuel for growth and leadership—and why resilient thinking is more essential than ever. They also dive into the leadership lessons behind Rory McIlroy’s decade-long journey to finally win The Masters. Whether you're in business, network marketing, or simply navigating life’s pressures, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with courage and purpose. In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How John led Primerica through massive disruption and came out stronger
• The mindset shift that turns fear into power—and how to train it
• The surprising leadership takeaways from Rory McIlroy’s comeback win
• Why authenticity, grit, and belief matter more than charisma
• What it really means to rise, lead, and win on your terms

About the Guest: John Addison is the former Co-CEO of Primerica, where he spent 33 years driving nationwide growth and transformational leadership. Known for his authentic style and practical wisdom, John now helps individuals and organizations grow through Addison Leadership Group, Inc. His latest book, Turn Your Fear Into Fuel, is a powerful guide to reframing fear into a force for personal transformation. John continues to inspire as a speaker, author, and thought leader—and as a proud Georgia Bulldogs superfan. Resources & Links: John Addison Links:

• Get the Book: Turn Your Fear Into Fuel
• Website: johnaddisonleadership.com
• Blog: Leadership Insights
• Instagram: @addisonleadership
• Facebook: John Addison on Facebook

Richard Bliss Brooke Links:

• Website: richardbrooke.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke
• Instagram: @richardblissbrooke
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke
• YouTube: @rbbrooke on YouTube

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Seth Godin, a pioneer in ethical marketing, discussing his journey, the evolution of email marketing, and the principles outlined in his latest book on strategy. Godin emphasizes the importance of understanding systems, time, games, and empathy in developing effective strategies. He also explores the impact of ownership structures on business strategies and the significance of creating raving fans for sustainable growth. 

Michael DiMuccio, a young YouTube sensation, shares his journey from creating content as a child to becoming a successful content creator with millions of followers. He discusses the influence of his upbringing, the strategies he employed to grow his audience, and his transition into music. Michael emphasizes the importance of hard work, creativity, and understanding the dynamics of social media platforms. He also provides insights into monetization and the significance of delayed gratification in achieving long-term success.

 

In this engaging conversation, Richard interviews branding expert Barry LaBov, who shares his journey from a creative background in music to becoming a leading figure in branding and marketing. Barry emphasizes the importance of differentiation in branding, illustrating his points with case studies from major brands like Audi and Cadillac. He outlines a proprietary five-step process for discovering brand uniqueness and highlights the significance of listening to long-term employees to maintain brand integrity. The discussion also touches on the power of naming and identity in branding, using creative examples from his experiences coaching youth sports. In this conversation, Barry Labov discusses the importance of brand differentiation, community engagement, and the power of storytelling in marketing. He emphasizes the need for brands to celebrate uniqueness, maintain their identity over time, and connect with their communities to build loyalty. The discussion also highlights the pitfalls of cost-cutting measures that can undermine brand identity and the significance of using visual storytelling to convey a brand's message effectively.

Linda Lang shares her inspiring journey from a lower middle-class upbringing to becoming the CEO and Chairman of Jack in the Box. She discusses her early life, the influence of her family, her educational path, and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated corporate environment. Linda emphasizes the importance of collaboration, work-life balance, and the role of affirmative action in her career. She also reflects on her leadership style, crisis management during the E. coli scare, and her innovative marketing strategies that contributed to the company's success. Linda concludes with valuable advice for young women aspiring to succeed in their careers.

 

What’s it like to grow up with one of the most influential personal development leaders in the world as your father, and still carve out your own voice, impact, and legacy?

In this episode of The Richard Brooke Podcast, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with Brian Proctor, son of the legendary Bob Proctor, to talk about his new book, 12 Easy Steps to Change Your Life, and the lessons he learned growing up in a household where mindset and possibility were a daily practice.

Brian opens up about the responsibility and inspiration that came from being Bob Proctor’s son, how his father’s teachings shaped his own path, and why he’s on a mission to help people create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. He also shares insights from his first book, My Father Knew the Secret, and dives into his Proctor’s Principles Course, a transformative program designed to help you apply timeless success principles to your own journey.

You can learn more about Brian’s work and enroll in Proctor’s Principles here: https://www.brianproctor.com/pre-launch-2025.

Brian Proctor Links:

Website: https://www.brianproctor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MyFatherKnewTheSecret Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianproctorofficial

Richard’s Mentorship Program: Inspired by this conversation? Join Momentum Mentorship, Richard’s live coaching program built for leaders who want to grow with vision and authenticity. Learn more at https://momentummentorship.com.

Richard Bliss Brooke Links: Website: https://richardbrooke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardblissbrooke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rbbrooke

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What happens when a world-renowned clinical psychologist realizes she’s been living a life built on fear, performance, and people-pleasing?

In this previously top-downloaded episode of The Richard Brooke Podcast, Richard Bliss Brooke sits down with Dr. Shefali, best-selling author of A Radical Awakening, to explore the moment everything changed. At the age of 44, Dr. Shefali reached a breaking point and made a conscious choice to stop living according to society’s expectations and start living in alignment with her truth.

Now a global voice in conscious parenting and women’s empowerment, Dr. Shefali shares how women can break free from the cages of perfectionism, self-doubt, and emotional suppression. She offers a powerful roadmap for stepping into wholeness, reclaiming your worth, and awakening to the life you were meant to live, not the one you were conditioned to accept.

Whether you’re navigating your midlife, questioning your identity, or seeking more conscious leadership, this conversation is a call to wake up, rise up, and come home to yourself.

Dr. Shefali Links: Website: https://www.drshefali.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali Book: A Radical Awakening – Available wherever books are sold

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Richard Bliss Brooke Links: Website: https://richardbrooke.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardblissbrooke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke

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What happens when two leaders with a passion for mindset, resilience, and authentic growth sit down to talk about men’s mental health and the practices that create lasting change?

In this episode of The Richard Brooke Podcast, with over 1.4 million downloads, Richard Bliss Brooke, bestselling author and legendary coach, goes live with Jonny Pardoe, host of the top 1% Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast with over 3.3 million downloads.

Together, they open up about:

-Jonny’s personal journey through mental health challenges and breakthroughs

-Why men’s mental health deserves more open dialogue, and how to lead those conversations

-The science and practice of breathwork, affirmations, and neuroencoding for lasting transformation

-Building self-esteem and confidence in a world filled with comparison and pressure

-Stories, tools, and lessons from Jonny’s work with thought leaders and his own growth

Whether you’re navigating your own mental health journey, supporting others, or looking for tools to build inner confidence, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and practical steps to move forward.

Jonny Pardoe Links:

• Podcast (Apple): The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast

• Podcast (Spotify): The Self Esteem and Confidence Mindset Podcast

• YouTube: All Videos

• Instagram: @jonnycpardoe

• Facebook: @jonnycpardoe

• TikTok: @jonnycpardoe

• LinkedIn: Jonny Pardoe

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Richard Bliss Brooke Links: Website: richardbrooke.com Facebook: facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke Instagram: @richardblissbrooke LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke YouTube: youtube.com/@rbbrooke

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What happens when two leaders who’ve mastered the art of authentic connection online sit down to talk about what’s really working in social selling today?

 

In this episode of The Richard Brooke Podcast, with over 1.4 million downloads, Richard Bliss Brooke, bestselling author and legendary coach, goes live with Sam Hind, international speaker, trainer, and social media expert.

 

Together, they break down three powerful social media case studies and unpack:

• How to build momentum with social selling that actually lasts

• The mindset shifts behind authentic marketing online

• What’s working right now to attract, connect, and convert without chasing

• Stories, systems, and breakthroughs from decades in the field

• Where social selling is headed, and how to lead the way

 

Whether you’re just getting started, hitting a plateau, or scaling a following, this conversation will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategies to grow your business through authentic social connection.

 

Sam Hind Links: Instagram: @samhinddigitalcoach Website: https://www.auxano.global/ Get Sam's Book: Amazon

 

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Richard Bliss Brooke Links: Website: richardbrooke.com Facebook: facebook.com/RichardBlissBrooke Instagram: @richardblissbrooke LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richardblissbrooke

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