The Career Evangelist Podcast

CJ is a seasoned real estate expert with a passion for empowering beginners (and professionals) on their path to investing success and generational wealth. As an experienced podcast guest, CJ brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, ready to share invaluable insights with your audience

Welcome back to The Career Evangelist! I'm your host Bola Alabi, and today we have a truly exceptional guest joining us. If you're looking to elevate your leadership skills, supercharge your career growth, and optimize your performance, you're in for a treat.

Our guest today is Alexander Fichera, a former pro-athlete turned internationally recognized executive coach, leadership consultant, and speaker. With over two decades of experience working with top-tier executives across the globe, Alexander has honed a unique approach to leadership that draws upon his background in sports and his deep understanding of business dynamics and human psychology.

He's the author of the groundbreaking book, "The Business Athlete," which encapsulates his transformative strategies to help professionals navigate today's challenging business landscape. Alexander's innovative teachings have not only transformed careers, cultures, and companies, but they've also earned him a reputation as a guiding force for ambitious leaders.

In today's episode, we're delving into the fusion of leadership, career growth, and performance optimization. We'll be uncovering the parallels between excelling in sports and excelling in business, and exploring how you can leverage these insights to thrive in your own career journey.

So, without further ado, let's welcome Alexander Fichera to the show. Alexander, thank you so much for joining us today!

In today's riveting installment, we delve deep into the intricate strategies and profound insights required to master the ultimate challenge: the game of life itself. Life, much like a complex game, presents us with a multitude of choices, obstacles, and opportunities. And just like any game, success requires a well-honed set of skills, a strategic mindset, and an unwavering determination.

Join us as we unravel the secrets to achieving victory in this grand adventure we call life. From navigating the treacherous terrains of personal growth to deciphering the rules of meaningful relationships, we'll explore how to level up your existence and claim the coveted title of a true champion.

Drawing inspiration from timeless wisdom, real-life anecdotes, and cutting-edge research, we'll equip you with the tools you need to outmaneuver challenges, embrace setbacks, and emerge triumphant in the pursuit of your dreams. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting your journey, this episode promises to be a roadmap to conquering the game of life. So, tune in, take notes, and get ready to embark on a transformative quest towards a more fulfilling, purpose-driven, and successful existence. Let the games begin!

Welcome to a transformative episode of our podcast! In this empowering installment, we're diving deep into the art of living a life without excuses. It's time to shed the self-imposed limitations and break free from the shackles of "I can't." Join us as we explore powerful strategies to overcome obstacles, unleash your true potential, and pave the way for success in every aspect of your life. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped to embark on a journey of no excuses! Let's make every dream a reality together!

GUEST: KYLE HOFFMAN Join us for an insightful conversation with Kyle Hoffman, a renowned expert in business growth and commerce strategy. In this episode, we delve into the essential components of accelerating business growth and maximizing success in today's competitive marketplace. Kyle shares his valuable expertise and practical tips for developing effective commerce strategies that can propel businesses to new heights. From identifying untapped opportunities to optimizing customer experiences, we explore the key aspects of strategic decision-making, innovation, and adapting to evolving market dynamics. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or aspiring professional, this episode offers invaluable insights to help you unlock your business's growth potential.

Episode Highlights:

1. Understanding the evolving landscape of commerce strategy: We discuss the changing dynamics of the business world and the importance of adapting to emerging trends and technologies.
2. Identifying growth opportunities: Kyle shares his insights on recognizing untapped market potential and strategies for expanding your customer base.
3. Creating a winning commerce strategy: Discover the fundamental elements of an effective commerce strategy, including market research, competitive analysis, and value proposition development.
4. Innovation and differentiation: Learn how to foster a culture of innovation within your organization and leverage unique selling points to stand out from the competition.
5. Optimizing customer experiences: Explore the significance of customer-centric approaches and the role of personalized experiences in driving business growth.
6. Overcoming challenges and setbacks: Kyle provides practical advice for navigating obstacles and turning setbacks into opportunities for growth.
7. Scaling for success: We discuss strategies for scaling businesses sustainably and avoiding common pitfalls during periods of rapid growth.
8. The future of commerce: Gain insights into emerging trends and technologies that are shaping the future of commerce and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve.

Tune in to this episode to gain expert guidance and actionable strategies for accelerating business growth and refining your commerce strategy. Kyle Hoffman's wealth of knowledge and experience will equip you with the tools you need to thrive in today's dynamic business landscape.

Ready to banish procrastination from your life? Join us on a thrilling journey as we explore the fascinating world of productivity and personal growth. In this episode, we unveil a treasure trove of practical hacks and game-changing habits that have led countless individuals to triumph over procrastination. Discover the inspiring stories of those who have undergone heroic transformations and learn how you too can conquer procrastination and achieve your wildest dreams. Prepare to unleash your inner productivity powerhouse!

Eddie Rodriguez, CFC, is a 30+ year successful, serial entrepreneur, and has been a Certified Franchise Consultant for over 15 years. Eddie is the Founder/CEO of The Franchise Tailor, a franchise consulting group that helps people find their best next life via franchise ownership.

We find the best fit opportunities for people looking to take charge of their destiny while seeking more freedom and a better work-life balance.

Eddie began his entrepreneurial journey in the fashion industry and after working for big Companies, started his own business, Wilke-Rodriguez, a very successful menswear brand which was sold globally. Eddie eventually sold Wilke-Rodriguez to an industry giant, The

Men's Wearhouse.

Over 15 years ago, Eddie began his franchise consulting life to meet one of his goals of helping people looking to find a better professional life or a second income stream as a passive investor. Eddie is also an esteemed member of The Forbes Coaches Council; and, has helped hundreds of people find their best fit franchise to build their next best life via franchising. Eddie also helps successful local businesses become a National brand by franchising their business. In essence, Eddie loves matching people with opportunities that meet their expressed financial and lifestyle goals. Eddie is affiliated with the # 1 franchise network that represents over 500 of the best franchise brands in the US.

Eddie lives in Miami, Fl with his wife, Kimberly. They have a beautiful daughter, Isabel, who is in College in upstate NY. Eddie loves outdoor activities like biking, playing pickleball and tennis; and is passionate about most sports, especially his beloved soccer.

Host: Welcome to another episode of "The Power of Hope" where we explore the power of hope in shaping our lives and the world around us. In today's episode, we will delve into why it's essential to never give up hope for a better future, no matter how challenging the present may seem.

EXPERT GUEST: Ife Thompson

Ife is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and serial entrepreneur with a strong passion for Africa and the realisation of human potential worldwide. 
Ife is an alumnus of Loughborough University (UK) and the University of Brighton (UK) where he studied an MSc in Renewable Energy System Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering respectively. He is also an alumni of Government College Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. 
Ife currently lives in Houston, Texas, USA with his family and likes hiking and playing golf in his spare time.

EXPERT GUEST: BYRON WOLFE

Bryon Wolfe, a nationally renowned CFO helping new and small businesses tackle complex tax laws and financial scenarios in the face of a never-before-seen market. Byron cuts through the bullsh*t to ensure organizations can focus on what actually fuels and inspires their vision. Emerging technology-driven trends in Crypto, NFTs, Virtual Real Estate and the metaverse are changing the game when it comes to tax and finance. Bryon realized that no matter the company or industry, everyone will find it impossible to compete and win when they have no clue what their numbers mean. Byron has leveraged his expertise to become a partner in ten companies across multiple industries as of 2022. He is an actively licensed CPA and co-founded CFO•AF. He is also CFO of Black Tie Moving - an Inc. 500 Company that is the fastest growing privately owned company in its industry in the country.

EXPERT GUEST

Antonio Garrido is the author of My Daily Leadership: A Powerful Roadmap for Leadership Success, and Founder & President of My Daily Leadership, a leadership development organization with a mission to inspire one million of the world’s best leaders to reach their full potential.

Antonio has over twenty-five years in senior leadership positions with world-class businesses. He is an expert in leadership transformation: shaping high-performance leaders out of highly-stressed and overworked leaders. Antonio blends his own vast commercial experience with proven techniques to embed a unique brand of leadership development. He is a serial entrepreneur, successful business coach, charismatic speaker, and leader from small private businesses, right up to Fortune-60 size.

Celebrating your wins helps you appreciate your progress, and it position you for greater accomplishments. So don’t forget my friends, to celebrate your wins.

Guest: DANIEL KRYNZEL

Daniel has been given a Mission from God to connect Alpha Men (and their families) to God in a coordinated effort to WIN this Battle of Good versus Evil. Daniel has always had a passion for mentoring and helping Men and has made millions with his Mortgage and Coaching businesses. God launched Daniel into creating the GodWalk App so other men could connect with God and get answers on a daily basis just like Daniel had been doing. This fed his fuel and gave him the energy and desire to build God’s Army - a group of Men that have learned to be tactically, spiritually, and physically strong and train together to defeat Evil and to ensure that our future generations have a country and a world that is worth growing up in.

Thanks for listening to this episode. I shared 8 Phone Interview Tips That Will Secure a Second Interview.

1.   Confirm the appointment.

2.    Understand who’s calling.

3.  Get ready for the call.

4.    Printout the job description.

5.    Know the company.

6.    Research the salary range for the position.

7.    Have your question list.

8. Prepare. Prepare. Prepare

Need help preparing for your next interview? Book a time with me: https://calendly.com/career_evangelist/15min

In this episode, I shared five steps to turn your LinkedIn profile into a job magnet.

LinkedIn is a business and employment-focused social media platform where professionals connect, engage, and share knowledge. I use LinkedIn to manage my professional identity, and I actively build my professional network on the platform.

Check out these statistics:

• As of this year, 2023, LinkedIn has over 800 million members in 200 countries around the world.  
• The United States has the most LinkedIn users and has close to 200 million people.  
• Check this out; there are over 50 million companies registered on LinkedIn. 

Book a time with me to update your LinkedIn Profile: https://calendly.com/career_evangelist/15min

The impression you are able to create in your first 3 months at work can last longer than you can ever imagine. So, on this episode, I want to share 5 tips with you to help you create a great first impression so that you can establish a reputable brand and earn the respect of your colleagues and supervisor.

1. Identify the top 3 problems in the team.

2. Identify key stakeholders in different departments.

3. Decide which of the problems you can confront and analyze the impacts on the company.

4. Identify key people you can work with to solve the problems that you have picked.

5. Announce the new way/process to everyone.

In today's episode, I shared insights on ways to find your purpose in life.

EXPERT GUEST: ANMOL SINGH

Anmol made his name as a High paid consultant in the Trading and Investing Industry. He launched LiveTraders in 2015 which is now voted the #1 Trading Education Firm for three years in a row. He has coached and Trained over 1000+ Traders and Investors. Some of whom have now gone on to run their Own Hedge funds.

He is considered the leading expert in the Trading Psychology space having helped thousands of traders all over the world dealing with Psychological and Behavioural issues that arise when high stakes on are on the line. He brings a unique view on Sucess and shows how the same concepts that he has used to Help Million dollar traders are applicable to our day to day lives, irrespective of the industry or career they are in. This is not a business book and this sure isn't a trading book. This book is about achieving Sucess in Each and EVERY area of your Life.

Currently, he remains an avid Stock Market and Forex trader and spends his day working with Students of his Trading firm Livetraders and continues to Financially back them. He also involved with other Entrepreneurial Ventures and Franchise Stores in Addition to Maintaining a Real Estate Portfolio.

"With this book, I hope to bring to the readers the main key concept that's have helped me in my life and have made me a better and a more productive person; as I too Prep for Sucess. I am writing a book that I wish someone gave me 10 years ago, Would have made life so much easier" - Anmol Singh

A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through hard work, good strategies, and continual learning. 

A fixed mindset means you believe intelligence, talent, and other qualities are innate and unchangeable.

A growth mindset is critical if you want to make any meaningful progress in life; because this mindset empowers you to believe that you can be better than what you are right now.

It means:

-  You can make more money than you are currently making.

-  You can land a higher role than your current position.

-  You can learn new skills.

-  You can lose weight.

-  You can improve your skills.

-  SIMPLY PUT, consider everything you are or have, and imagine an improved version of it; you can get it.

Please send me a message on any of my social media handle if you want to join my "Growth Circle" Community. Send JOIN.

Mentors are extremely useful for people who want to be successful in their careers because mentees can learn from their mentors what they need to do to improve their skills and be more relevant at work.

You can transform your life and reach your full potential by leveraging the experience of mentors as you navigate your path. If you do not have a mentor today, I highly encourage you to find someone you admire who could be a role model. Connect with them and learn from them so you can grow through them.

EXPERT GUEST: EMMANUEL DANIEL

Emmanuel is a global thought leader in the future of finance. He is an entrepreneur, writer, and listed as a top 10 global influencer in the "Fintech Power50" list for 2021 and 2022. Much of Emmanuel's writing covers the future of finance, with a special focus on how cryptocurrencies, blockchain, gaming, and other technologies are opening the doors to new transactional opportunities. Emmanuel travels widely and has visited more than 100 countries and is working on his next book tentatively titled “The Winning Civilization.” As an entrepreneur, he was previously a member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), a prestigious grouping of young business owners worldwide. Emmanuel was trained as a lawyer, has degrees from the National University of Singapore and the University of London, and attended a course on economics at Columbia University in New York. He travels widely and divides his time between Singapore, Beijing, and New York.

On this episode, I answered the following questions:

What exactly does it mean to be a great team player? 

What are the characteristics of a good team?

How can we build a cohesive, committed, and conscientious group of people working together to deliver excellent results consistently?

EXPERT GUEST: CHRIS MASIELLO

Chris Masiello has built a successful, nearly forty-year career, spanning a variety of nationally recognized businesses in the real estate and financial services sectors, accounting for over two billion in annual sales. He continues to lead a portfolio of successful companies.

Chris is also a recognized expert in business and a personal empowerment speaker. News sources such as ABC affiliates, Wall Street Journal, and others frequently seek Chris’s insight, and he has received numerous industry achievements including recognition as one of the most influential trend-settingleaders in the real estate and home services industries.

One of the ways to enjoy what you do is to be good at it and to become good at what you do; you must be able to show improvements in how you do things; that is, you should be better this year than you were in the last. And to accomplish such improvement and reach the expert status you desire, you should perform regular assessments of your performance.

Performance assessment requires you to evaluate your skills and knowledge against some benchmark.

Four ways to keep track of your performance:

1. Journal your work

2. Measure your progress

3. Develop an improvement plan

4. Craft your story

Patrick Yip serves as the Director of Business Development at APMEX and OneGold.

APMEX is one of the largest retailers of physical gold, silver, platinum and palladium, and has sold over $15 billion in product over its 20+ year history. OneGold is a fast growing online precious metals platform that has processed over $750 million in transactions during its first three years in business.

Mr. Yip joined APMEX in 2011 and has held roles in Merchandising, Sales, Project Management and Business Development. He played a key role in the company’s 250%+ growth on marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon and Walmart.

In this new year, I want you to go all in.

Think about what you want.

Think about the best-case scenario – the ideal situation. (Not your second option, not if I can achieve this, I will settle for that).

Think about what you truly desire.

Then, put together a plan that will help you get there.

EXPERT GUEST:

Jim Saliba is a certified coach, trainer, and public speaker with a BA, MBA, and over thirty years of experience in the leadership world.

His career began as a software engineer before being promoted to management in the IT industry, where he eventually became the VP of a $4 billion tech company. He worked tirelessly to gain the knowledge and experience to become a leader employees wanted to follow. He has been in the trenches and has conquered most challenges leaders face throughout their careers.

Jim adopted a growth mindset and created an atmosphere where employees were encouraged to experiment and were rewarded for their hard work. Mistakes were not seen as failures but rather as learning opportunities to make changes and improve. He has leveraged his years of experience and experimentation to develop the successful Triple E structure to help his clients get unstuck so they can progress to the next level of leadership.

EXPERT GUEST:

Jonathan Rosenfeld is an attorney in Chicago, Illinois concentrating in cases involving serious injury and wrongful death. Mr. Rosenfeld is the founder of Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC where he has managed to consistently grow his business (10-20% annually) in the wake of additional competition and headwinds from the Covid-19 pandemic. At a time when other law firms are struggling to stay afloat, Mr. Rosenfeld continues to expand his law practice into emerging areas that help stabilize his revenue in uncertain times.

While nothing can take the place of hard work and commitment, Mr. Rosenfeld firmly believes in having balance in his life to include time for family, fun, exercise, and personal time. Even during hectic periods at work, Mr. Rosenfeld is committed to allotting time for each aspect of his life which in turn leads to more productivity and happiness.

When it comes to running a business, Mr. Rosenfeld is keenly aware that the race is indeed a marathon and successful people need to establish a solid foundation in order to set themselves up for success.

EXPERT GUEST:

Howie Zales, Emmy Award-winning Camera Operator, and the TV Crew Talk podcast host. Howie turned his passion for television broadcasting into several entrepreneurial endeavors. Having over 25 years working in the television production business, Howie is keen to share all they need to be successful with the audience.

EXPERT GUEST: 

Jerry is the owner and founder of Wealth DynamX. He helps clients all over the country simplify their money, so they can stop losing money to financial institutions and ultimately USE their money to build wealth now.

Link: https://jerryfetta.com 

EXPERT GUEST:

VK is a digital marketing entrepreneur, Amazon bestselling author, and technology enthusiast with a passion for marketing, strategic business growth, and operations. Currently CEO of ROI Media Works and Chief Mindset Coach at MindsetMonk!

VK is passionate about helping businesses and individuals navigate everyday life using mindset skills he learned and practiced over the years.

Link: https://lakkineni.com/golden-rules-of-success/ 

EXPERT GUEST: LUKE CHARLTON

In 2013, Luke Charlton (AKA: The Aussie Hermit) decided to quit his comfortable 6-figure/yr government job, move halfway around the world,and start an online business as a Coach.

Thinking he knew enough about marketing to survive in one of the most expensive cities in the world (London), he quickly realized this online thing wasn’t as easy as it looked. Through years of trial and error struggling and nearly going bankrupt, Luke finally discovered the formula for online success. Since then he's helped over 4,000 Coaches grow their businesses online.

Along with that, he's been featured in “6-Figure Coach” magazine, spent in excess of $16 million on advertising, banked $50M+ in sales for his clients, and has been hired by top ad agencies to write copy for experts such as... Bob Proctor, Mike Dillard, Neil Patel, Grace Lever, Ryan Moran and many more.

Now he spends his days as a hermit living somewhere near Byron Bay, runnings his ad agency, and teaching other Coaches how to get consistent high-paying clients with paid advertising.

LINKS:

https://thesixfigurecoach.com/luke-charlton/ 

EXPERT GUEST: DREW VERNON

Drew is the marketing director for tonies, where he leads Tonies for Teachers, partnering with schools, museums, and libraries to promote screen-free education for children. His work contributed to tonies being named as one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies in the Education category.

Prior to tonies, Drew led the U.S. preschool business for LEGO. Here he created Prescription for Play, building a network of 2,500 pediatricians to promote daily play between parents and children. This program has become one of LEGO’s key global social responsibility initiatives.

Drew is also an entrepreneur and started Connecticut’s first state-licensed, pay-by-the-hour daycare center. Before transitioning into early childhood education, Drew spent 5 years in beauty consumer packaged goods, where he worked for P&G and Jergens.

Drew has an MBA in Brand and Product Management from the University of Wisconsin, where he was recently recognized as one of “8 to Watch Under 40”.

Three essential elements for success.

1.Action

2. Direction/Attention

3. Focus

EXPERT GUEST: TONY BRADSHAW

Tony Bradshaw - the builder of future millionaires.

He is on a mission to battle poverty by providing financial hope, education, and inspiration. He grew up in a lower-income neighborhood in Nashville and in his early 20's, he realized he was mismanaging his money and knew something needed to change.

After learning how to handle money at age 25, Tony made his millionaire choice and created his millionaire plan. He accomplished his goal of becoming a millionaire by age 40. Now, he's helping everyone he can to create their own millionaire plan. Tony has 15 years of financial experience by running C-Suite, online business development and strategy for Dave Ramsey, and branched off in order to show people the value of diversity within your investment portfolio, including: crypto, precious metals and hard assets.

For more information:

Link: https://www.tonybradshaw.com 

Sharing ways to become resilient. 

EXPERT GUEST: RYAN NIDDEL

Ryan Niddel is a CEO, Board Member and Entrepreneur. He is also the leading authority on improving revenue of companies by improving EBITDA through increased operational efficiency, lean manufacturing principles and more. He has helped with the acquisition or exit of more than 11 companies while seeing their collective revenue surpass more than $237M. Niddel has successfully tripled the revenue of more than 5 companies in under 2 1/2 years adding an extra $950M in valuations.

Niddel began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 10 with a local lawn mowing operation which led to being taken under the wing of a local businessman and being mentored starting at the age of 14. He currently is a principal in a private equity group, the CEO of two 8-figure companies, and sits on the board of directors for several other companies. He has built a reputation as Ohio's top business growth specialist, and as someone able to rapidly improve the profitability of a company in order to achieve a higher valuation and sell for significantly more revenue.

7 Income streams you need to know. 

1. Earned Income
2. Rental Income
3. Dividend Income
4. Royalty Income
5. Business Income
6. Capital Gains Income
7. Digital Income

EXPERT GUEST: DANE ESPERGARD

Dane Espegard is a passionate husband and father first. He is married to his wife Brookelynn and together they are raising two little people, Elin (4) and Izzi (2).  He is from Wisconsin and resides just outside of the Twin Cities of Minnesota. He and his family love spending time traveling.

Dane grew up in Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a degree in Economics. During those college years he stumbled upon an Entry Level Sales position for Vector Marketing selling Cutco Cutlery. He worked with them for 4 years of college developing his sales skills as well as his management and leadership skills.