Contenders Wanted

Show Notes:
Have you ever lost a close loved one? Perhaps a parent, sibling, close grandparent, or friend. Was it painful? It likely was. And each of us has our own way of dealing with those inevitable pains of life. Some more healthy than others. But no matter how we deal with it, we have to deal with it. We can't just run and hide, we have to face the pain. On the show today I sit down with a woman who has not only had incredibly painful experiences in her own life loosing two children, but she shares how she had turned those experiences into a source of strength for her that she now uses to help and coach women going through the same things.
Andi and her amazing husband of almost 15 years are parents to 4 great kids and 2 angel babies. Andi has always loved people. With her bachelors degree, she was able to work as a Recreational Therapist until the kids came along. She says she got her business training by accidentally (and eventually intentionally) building a network marketing business. She fell in love with coaching her team members and furthered her training by becoming a Certified Life Coach through The Life Coach School. She is currently living in Austin, TX with her family and homeschooling her two 6th graders as they build a business together (@duoshelf). On the show today we discuss the following:

• Who is Andi and what does she do (6:22)
• Andi's experience in both Eastern and Western Germany (9:16)
• Andi's story of losing a child (14:12)
• Andi's advice on how to sit with and deal with pain (20:17)
• Andi's perspective of what a relationship is (24:46)
• What happens when we don't deal with pain (29:43)
• How Andi deals personally with fear and failure (41:04)
• What does it mean to her to be a Contender (46:34)

How to learn more about Andi:

• Andi's Website: heysweetmama.com

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

• doTerra
• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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"To thy own self be true." Have you ever pondered on what this oft quoted saying from Shakesphere’s Hamlet means? Better yet, how have you come to better know yourself? For me I’ve done at least half a dozen different personality quizzes, strength finder tests, and purpose discovery worksheets. Each one has been helpful, but, for me personally, it’s been the culmination of all of these together coupled with journaling and frequent reflection that’s allowed me to better come to see myself, and as I have done this work I’ve come to believe that this process of coming to see ourselves more clearly is a vital part of our own individual journey through life. Our guest today has gone through the work to know herself and that work that has completely changed the course of her life.
Our guest today is Liz Pessaran. Liz is a Licensed Therapist, Life Coach and Speaker who helps people around the world let go of what they “should” do and embrace what they feel “connected to”. Ultimately thriving in their purpose. She helps folks walk away from their unfilled jobs and lifestyles and step into their dreams and cultivate the life they always desired. With nearly a decade of counseling experience, Liz utilizes her unique skill set to guide women to tap into their deep soul so they can shatter the box of limited belief and embrace their inner magic. Liz has a Masters in Counseling Psychology and is trained as a Life Coach with the Beautiful You Life Coaching Academy. She currently resides in beautiful Tennessee with her husband and dog, and loves to travel often. On the show today we discuss the following:

• Who is Liz and what does she do (4:10)
• Everything is written in crayon (6:06)
• Liz's backstory leading her to where she is today (9:47)
• The mental barriers she had to overcome (18:43)
• What is your "magic"? (24:17)
• Liz's family's reaction to her journey (31:34)
• The impact of her spouse on her journey (40:52)
• Liz's advice to parents and spouses - Listen to listen (44:53)
• What does it mean to Liz to be a Contender (54:50)

How to learn more about Liz:

• Liz's Website: www.lizpessaran.com
• Liz's Instagram: @lizpessaran
• Liz's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizpessaranlifecoaching/

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

• Jimmy Fast
• Value List
• Enneagram

Contact the Host: [email protected]

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Remember the scene from Alice in Wonderland where Alice meets the Cheshire Cat in the woods and asks him which direction she should go? Do you remember his response to her question? Well Cheshire Cat's response to Alice's question is deeply profound and can act as a guiding star in all of our lives if we allow it. Listen in today as Rob and our guest talk about casting a vision for your future and how taking the time to find that vision can have far reaching impacts.
Our guest today is Curt Mercadante. He helps individuals, businesses and teams deliver become more purposeful, productive, and prosperous. For 25 years, he has counseled small business, entrepreneurs, as well as some of the largest corporations and associations in the country. He’s built three profitable businesses, including a 7-figure PR and ad agency. Curt has trained, coached, and delivered keynotes and workshops to clients across the globe. He is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Trainer, a Certified Human Behavior Consultant, and author of the bestselling book, Five Pillars of the Freedom Lifestyle. On the show today we discuss the following:

• Who is Curt and what does he do (4:55)
• How Curt defines freedom and success (10:53)
• Fight versus flow in our lives (17:44)
• What is vision to Curt and how do you find it (23:34)
• How Curt found his vision (32:02)
• How Curt's path changed after finding his vision (38:47)
• Defining your vision and reverse engineering for success (50:07)
• Consistent work versus hard work (53:56)
• What does it mean to Curt to be a Contender (1:00:09)

How to learn more about Curt:

• Curt's Blog: https://www.curtsblog.com/
• Curt's Website: https://www.curtmercadante.com/
• Curt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtmercadante/

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

• Ghandi
• Jason Goston
• Grant Cardone
• Joe Pichi
• The 4 Disciplines of Execution by by Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean Covey
• The Compound Effect by Darrin Hardy
• Chop Wood Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf
• Episode 19 with Fraser Cameron

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Show Notes:
Can you think of an example of someone or something in a perceived disadvantage that then turns it into their advantage? My mind things of Ben Affleck's character in the movie, the Accountant. Or the engineers from Apollo 11 using just what was in a box to fix the spaceship. Or Edmond Dantes from the Count of Monte Cristo. Beyond the pop culture references, some might even say that their higher education left them at a bit of a disadvantage when they entered the work force. You may have quickly realized once you entered the workforce that you were faced with a whole new set of skills to develop. Things like networking, communication, leadership, negotiations, sales, management, and on and on and on. But there’s still value in higher education. So how do we make sure we get the most out of it and then turn these missing skills from a disadvantage into our advantage once we’re out in the workforce? Well our guest today attended elite level higher education, and it didn’t take long for him once he started his professional career to feel like he had missed some critically important skills in that education process. This then in turn led him on a path to find, develop, and master these missing skills and then later teach them to others so they can supercharge their professional careers.
Our guest today is Mark Herschberg. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start the Undergraduate Practice Opportunities Program, dubbed MIT’s “career success accelerator,” where he teaches annually. At MIT, he received a B.S. in physics, a B.S. in electrical engineering & computer science, and a M.Eng. in electrical engineering & computer science, focusing on cryptography. At Harvard Business School, Mark helped create a platform used to teach finance at prominent business schools. He also works with many non-profits, including Techie Youth and Plant A Million Corals. He was one of the top-ranked ballroom dancers in the country and now lives in New York City, where he is known for his social gatherings, including his annual Halloween party, as well as his diverse cufflink collection. On the show today we discuss the following:

• Who is Mark and what does he do (5:07)
• Mark's perspective on the value of higher education (9:04)
• How did his formal education not prepare him for his career (13:20)
• How Mark developed these missing skills in himself (16:11)
• Specific things you can do now to develop these skills (18:51)
• Was Mark's higher education worth it? (31:19)
• Mark's perspective of our current higher education system (38:16)
• What does it mean to Mark to be a Contender (46:58)

How to learn more about Mark:

• Mark's Website: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/
• Mark's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey

Additional Books, Individuals, or Items Discuss in the show:

• The Big Bank Theory TV Show
• Richard Feynman

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Show Notes:
Have you ever met someone and shortly thereafter the thought comes to mind "Yea...I'm pretty sure they're going somewhere"? Well one of those people for me is Adam Carswell. Adam is a Director at Concordia Realty Corporation, the Business Development Manager at Asym Capital, and Director of Media and Marketing for LibertyFund.io. He has syndicated, redeveloped, repositioned, and revitalized more than $500 million worth of real estate. Adam produces the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate podcast and produces and hosts both Dream Chasers and the Liberland Show podcasts.
On the show today we discuss:

• Who Adam is and where his journey started (4:33)
• How he started playing basketball in Belize and how he ultimately went from a player to the head coach (5:46)
• Why he left his dream job as a basketball coach and his job at Sherwin Williams (10:40)
• How Adam found his current opportunities and the walls he broke through (16:46)
• What he does now (27:19)
• How Adam became a master connector (36:36)
• What are his goals moving forward and what it means to him to be a contender (40:50)

Resources:
How to learn more about Adam and what he does:

• Website: Adam Carswell
• Store: IX Swag

Additional resources discussed:

• BJ McGill
• Shaka Smart
• Sherwin Williams
• Rich Dad Poor Dad
• Hunter Thompson and Asym Capital
• Cash Flow Connections Podcast
• Cash Flow Connections Mentorship Program
• Bitcoin
• Anarcast Podcast with Jeff Burwick
• Derrick Reiner
• Michael Flight
• Russell Brunson - Russell's Training Program
• Andrew Reemer
• LibertyFund.io
• Concordia Realty Corporation
• Dream Chasers Podcast
• Liberland
• Liberland Podcast
• E-Residency
• Atomic Habits
• The 10X Habit

Contact Me:
As always, feel free to reach out to me by emailing me at [email protected]