057: Story Selling | A Conversation with Nick Nanton

12/13/19 • 61 min

Making Elephants Fly | Conversations with High Octane Leaders, Dreamers, & Creatives

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Nick Nanton. Not only is Nick making a big impact with his personal brand he spends most of his time amplifying other's stories. From the slums of Port Au Prince Haiti with special forces raiding a sex trafficking ring and freeing children to the Virgin Galactic Space Port in Mojave with Sir Richard Branson, 11-Time Emmy Award Winning Director/Producer, Nick Nanton, has become known for telling stories that connect. Why? Because he focuses on the most fascinating subject in the world: PEOPLE. As co-founder of the largest personal branding agency in the world, DNA: The Dicks + Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency®, representing more than 3000 clients in 60 countries around the world, Nick has helped his clients tell their stories in order to share their unique gifts with the world. Nick shared his message with millions of people through his speeches, blogs, lectures, media placements and contributions to more than four dozen best-selling books. Nick’s Wall Street Journal Best-Seller, StorySelling, shares the secrets of how to sell without selling by simply connecting with the art of story. Nick has directed more than 50 documentaries and a sold-out Broadway Show garnering 25 regional Emmy nominations and 11 wins. Nanton has shared the stage, co-authored books, and made films featuring: Jack Nicklaus, Larry King, Tony Robbins, Steve Forbes, will.i.am, Sir Richard Branson, Jack Nicklaus, and Jack Canfield (Co-Creator, Chicken Soup for the Soul) to name a few. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live .

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056: Changing the Way You See | A Conversation with Jason Kotecki

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jason Kotecki for his second visit to the show. Jason is a professional reminder-er and permission granter who moonlights as an artist, author and speaker. Jason and his wife Kim founded the Cure Adultitis Institute and created Escape Adulthood, a company and lifestyle brand that helps people and organizations break free from the vile clutches of Adultitis in order to build better lives, businesses, and teams. Through their uplifting website, artwork, books, speaking programs, events and other tools, they empower their tribe of Adultitis Fighters to live fuller, richer lives with less stress and more fun. For over 15 years and with over 750 organizations, Jason has offered real-world strategies and practical ideas to help individuals realize Adultitis-free lives, helping them beat burnout and become more innovative by breaking rules that don’t exist. Jason’s artwork has been collected and licensed all over the world, and his insights have been featured in publications like Inc. and Woman’s Day. He is the author of seven books, including Penguins Can’t Fly + 39 Other Rules That Don’t Exist, which has been translated into languages he can’t even read. His newest book, A Chance of Awesome: How Changing the Way You See Changes Everything released earlier this year. Join Terry as he sits down with Jason to learn what happens when you change the way you see. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live .

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058: The Wisdom of Walt Disney | A Conversation with Jeff Barnes

On this episode of Making Elephants Fly, Terry sits down with Jeff Barnes. Jeff is the best-selling author of The Wisdom of Walt: Leadership Lessons from the Happiest Place on Earth and Beyond the Wisdom of Walt: Life Lessons from the Most Magical Place on Earth. Known as Dr. Disneyland, he teaches the only accredited college course on the History of Disneyland. He is an international Disney motivational speaker, higher education administrator, university professor, and leadership/success coach. He has more than thirty-five years of professional speaking experience and nearly twenty years’ experience leading teams in higher education and teaching more than twenty different college courses. He attributes his passion for Disney parks to his love of history, story, and success. He believes the parks teach us some of life’s greatest lessons—as long as you know their history, know what to look for, and you are willing to connect it all to your own story. Jeff lives in Riverside, California with his family. When he is not speaking, teaching or writing, Jeff enjoys spending as much time as possible in “The Happiest Place on Earth." Join us as we learn to apply the wisdom and leadership of Walt Disney to our life and work. Find out more at http://terryweaver.com and join Terry at the Thing at http://thething.live .