In this episode, I sit down with New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff to explore his unique strategies for achieving personal and professional growth. From his concept of “soundtracks” — the repetitive thoughts that shape our lives — to practical tips for productivity and self-improvement, Jon shares practical tips to help you boost productivity, overcome overthinking, and take control of your mindset. Whether you’re an entrepreneur building your vision, a creative chasing big dreams, or anyone looking to break free from limiting beliefs and step into a meaningful life, this episode is packed with actionable advice, motivational anecdotes, and empowering strategies to inspire you to take charge of your future. Get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and equipped with the tools to thrive!   Shownotes  [Timestamp: 00:00:00 – 00:01:35]- Introduction to Nashville and Ambition- Jon Acuff shares his experience moving to Nashville and discusses how the city fuels creativity and ambition.     [Timestamp: 00:03:42 – 00:04:58]- Finding Your Path Through Experimentation- Jon reflects on the importance of young people taking time to explore various career paths rather than rushing into a single role.   [Timestamp: 00:13:06 – 00:14:06]- Daily Writing Routine for Productivity- Jon describes his structured morning writing process, including breaks and workouts to enhance focus and discipline.   [Timestamp: 00:17:23 – 00:18:33]- Introduction to Soundtracks and Repetitive Thoughts- Jon explains his concept of “soundtracks,” highlighting how these repetitive thoughts shape our mindset and behaviors.   [Timestamp: 00:22:23 – 00:23:28]- Night-Me vs. Morning-Me for Productive Days- Jon’s strategy of using “Night Me” to make decisions and “Morning Me” to execute, setting up a focused and productive day.   [Timestamp: 00:24:04 – 00:25:17]- Making Better Decisions by Finding Joy- Jon shares his approach to reframing productivity and discipline by finding what brings you joy.    [Timestamp: 00:29:58 – 00:30:58]- Lessons from High-Performers- Insights from observing successful people, focusing on how discipline, intentional time management, and focus drive high performance.     [Timestamp: 00:42:21 – 00:43:36]- Pursuing Wisdom- Jon emphasizes the importance of investing in personal growth, seeing mentors, and self-education as fast tracks to success.   [Timestamp: 00:52:10- 00:58:44]- How to Identify A Broken Soundtrack- Jon discusses how to identify a broken soundtrack by your reaction to a thought.    [Timestamp: 01:04:11 – 01:08:39]- Best Moments List- Jon introduces the “Best Moments List” for identifying and reflecting on joyful experiences, a tool for aligning life with purpose.   [Timestamp: 01:10:23 – 01:11:10]-Soundtracks for Network Marketers- Jon discusses how network marketers can use soundtracks to stay motivated, share support, and foster growth within their communities.           Your Next Steps:   Purchase tickets to Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc   Purchase tickets to Beyond Leadership May 6-9: https://nmpro.link/bl24-pc   Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in a click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc   Visit Go Pro Academy for the best courses online for Network Marketing Professionals: goproacademy.com/gpa2024   Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional – Purchase Eric’s Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc   Hire Eric – Get best-in-class Network Marketing Advice with Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc   For the latest news and insights from the world of Network Marketing visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe   Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you’d like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com  

Zach shares his journey into social media, highlighting the early realization of the importance of follower counts on platforms like Instagram. He uncovers the strategies used by major celebrities to maintain high follower numbers and offers advice on avoiding scammers, emphasizing the dangers of engaging with hackers. Zach provides practical tips for optimizing Instagram account health and visibility, detailing key settings and adjustments. He also discusses the future potential of AI-driven influencers, predicting a major shift in influencer marketing, and explains his work in managing reputations across platforms like Reddit and Trustpilot. Lastly, Zach shares effective Instagram posting strategies, including avoiding post-edits and actively engaging with comments to enhance visibility and interaction.   TimeStamps  [Timestamp: 00:01:23 – 00:02:45]- Zach’s Journey to Social Media Success.  Zach shares his early realization about the importance of follower count on platforms like Instagram. [Timestamp: 00:04:58 – 00:06:08]-Secrets Behind Celebrity Follower Counts. Zach uncovers the strategy used by top celebrities to maintain high follower counts. [Timestamp: 00:12:52 – 00:13:30]- Tips for Avoiding Scammers on Social Media. Zach warned about the pitfalls of engaging with hackers or scammers.  [Timestamp: 00:22:49 – 00:24:14]- Optimizing Instagram Account Health. Zach walks through settings on Instagram to ensure optimal account health and visibility, sharing actionable insights for account owners. [Timestamp: 00:29:58 – 00:32:18]- AI-Driven Influencers: The Next Big Thing. Zach discusses how AI could reshape influencer marketing.  [Timestamp: 00:40:16 – 00:42:57]-Reputation Management Essentials. Zach details his work in managing reputations across platforms like Reddit and Trustpilot. [Timestamp: 01:28:01 – 01:30:42]- Strategies for Engaging Followers Effectively. Zach explains the importance of avoiding post-edits and engaging with comments.   Your Next Steps:   Purchase tickets to Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc   Purchase tickets to Beyond Leadership May 6-9: https://nmpro.link/bl24-pc   Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in a click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc   Visit Go Pro Academy for the best courses online for Network Marketing Professionals: goproacademy.com/gpa2024   Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional – Purchase Eric’s Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc   Hire Eric – Get best-in-class Network Marketing Advice with Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc   For the latest news and insights from the world of Network Marketing visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe   Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you’d like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com

In this episode of The Excellence Project, I sit down with the inspiring Natalie Nicole Graham, a dynamic network marketing leader with an incredible story. We dive deep into her journey from growing up in a small town in South Carolina to overcoming personal challenges, including becoming a single mother at 15 and turning those obstacles into fuel for her entrepreneurial drive. Natalie shares the importance of resilience, the mindset needed to succeed, and how she scaled her business to over 26,000 people in just eight years. Her focus on consistency, leadership, and leading with love has not only transformed her life but also the lives of countless others. Whether you’re in network marketing or not, Natalie’s story will leave you motivated to push through challenges and aim for the next  Level.   Show Notes:  01:27 – Intro: Eric introduces Natalie Nicole Graham and sets up the conversation. 02:38  – Natalie’s Roots: Natalie shares her humble beginnings in Hartsville, South Carolina. 03:40 – Family and Farm Life: Natalie reflects on her family’s farm, showing her connection to country life. 07:56 – A Father’s Last Words: Natalie describes the powerful message her dying father left her. 09:31 – Creating TAPS: Natalie starts a program for teen parents during her own teenage pregnancy. 12:55 – Success and Relationships: Natalie talks about how her success intimidated men and affected her relationships. 20:00 – Starting Network Marketing: Natalie explains how financial struggles led her to start in network marketing. 28:22 – Pandemic Resilience: Natalie describes how she continued traveling and working during the pandemic while others panicked. 34:31 – Superpower of Consistency: Natalie shares how her relentless consistency set her apart in business. 39:40– No Excuses Mindset: Natalie emphasizes her no-excuses philosophy: “Life is going to life, but did you die?” 41:40– Dealing with Challenges: Natalie talks about receiving a cease and desist letter and how she handled it. 43:11 – Setting Boundaries: Natalie shares how she maintains boundaries with people who wrong her. 54:34 – Sacrifices for Success: Natalie reflects on the rewards her children now enjoy because of her hard work. 56:56 – Closing Thoughts: Natalie and Eric discuss the importance of aiming for the next level in business and life.   Your Next Steps:   Purchase tickets to Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc   Purchase tickets to Beyond Leadership May 6-9: https://nmpro.link/bl24-pc   Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in a click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc   Visit Go Pro Academy for the best courses online for Network Marketing Professionals: goproacademy.com/gpa2024   Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional – Purchase Eric’s Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc   Hire Eric – Get best-in-class Network Marketing Advice with Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc   For the latest news and insights from the world of Network Marketing visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you’d like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com

In this episode, I chat with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Topaz Adizes, the founder of The Skin Deep. We dive into how technology reshapes our emotional connections and what that means for love and relationships today. Topaz shares some powerful personal and professional secrets on asking the right questions to build stronger relationships. You’ll love this episode if you want to deepen your connections and have more meaningful conversations!   Show Notes:   00:57 – Eric welcomes Topaz Adizes and introduces his work with “The Skin Deep.” 03:10 – Topaz talks about the creation of “The Skin Deep Experience Design Studio.” 03:38 – Discuss how technology has changed human emotional experiences. 05:30- Introduction to “The And” and its focus on the space between relationships. 08:50 – The importance of quality conversations in building strong relationships. 10:03 – Creating intentional spaces for deep and meaningful conversations. 10:37- Shifting perspectives by changing the questions we ask ourselves. 11:50 – Exploring how thoughtful questions can strengthen relationships. 14:05 – Creating safe spaces to encourage growth and deeper dialogue. 15:08- Insights gained from hosting over 1,200 conversations. 18:40 – The power of eye contact in building a human connection. 19:50- Reflections on reality TV and the role of constant conversation in forming relationships.   Your Next Steps:   Purchase tickets for Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc   Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in one click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc   Visit Go Pro Academy for the best online Network Marketing courses: goproacademy.com/gpa2024   Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional – Purchase Eric’s Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc   Hire Eric, the #1 Network Marketing Expert, to inspire and train your team! https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc   For the latest (Free!) Network Marketing tips, tactics and strategies visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe   Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you’d like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com

This week check out Eric Worre’s appearance on Sean Cannell’s “The Think Media Podcast”. Sean asks Eric about personal development, his bestselling book, Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional, YouTube for Network Marketing Professionals, and how to choose a Network Marketing company. 01:26:44 Show Notes: 0:00 – Introduction 01:49 – Sean Cannell introduces Eric Worre to his audience. 04:11 – Eric predicts what the future will look like for employees vs. entrepreneurs. 08:56 – Eric explains how we have been trained to think like employees and how that mentality is different from entrepreneurs. 13:27 –  Eric shares what his parents did for a living and why he had 18 jobs by the time he was 23. 19:38 – Eric only goes to one semester of junior college but discovers the value of education through Network Marketing. 24:29 – Eric lists ways to find self-development material. 27:26 –  Sean asks Eric what writing his book Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional did for his career.  31:10 – Eric recounts how he started developing his personal brand online and what he is doing on social media today. 41:10 – Is comparing yourself to others good or bad? 47:44 – Sean asks Eric if Network Marketing Professionals should use video to promote their business. 51:37 – Eric explains why Network Marketing is not a scam. 54:19 – The 4 things Network Marketing Professionals do. 59:38 – Eric and Sean discuss how YouTube content creators can earn income from Network Marketing. 01:04:18 – How to find the right Network Marketing company for you. 01:06:23 – Sean asks Eric if Network Marketing insurance companies are better than traditional insurance companies. 01:13:02 – Why there are more women than men in the Network Marketing Profession. 01:17:25 – Eric shares why he is still working even though he doesn’t need to. 01:20:24 – How Eric is using AI in his business and how he thinks AI will impact business. Resources From This Podcast: Outliers: the Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell https://www.amazon.com.mx/Outliers-Story-Success-Malcolm-Gladwell/dp/0316017930 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Strengthfinder 2.0 https://www.amazon.com.mx/Strengthsfinder-2-0-Tom-Rath/dp/159562015X David Goggins – American endurance athlete and public speaker Jim Rohn – American entrepreneur and personal development icon Your Next Steps: Purchase tickets for Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc Purchase tickets for Beyond Leadership May 6-9: https://nmpro.link/bl24-pc Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in one click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc Visit Go Pro Academy for the best online Network Marketing courses: goproacademy.com/gpa2024 Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional – Purchase Eric’s Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc Hire Eric, the #1 Network Marketing Expert, to inspire and train your team! https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc For the latest (Free!) Network Marketing tips, tactics and strategies visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you’d like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com

7-time Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis details his working-class upbringing in Wales, why he had to hide lifting weights from his parents, the circumstances around his move to the U.S. and his transitions from entrepreneur to professional bodybuilder to public speaker. He also gives Eric advice on how to lose fat and build muscle. 1:51:42 Show Notes: 0:00 – Introduction 01:19 – Eric welcomes 7-Time Mr. Olympia Flex Lewis to The Excellence Project. 08:07 – Flex shares that he was a rugby player and a sprinter before he became a weightlifter. 11:50 – The moment Flex realized he wanted and needed big muscles. HIs parents disagreed. 15:28 – Flex details how he secretly started lifting weights. 18:37 – Flex starts participating in powerlifting competitions but then transitions to bodybuilding. 26:48 – Flex reveals that he has always been entrepreneurial and started a successful moving company when he was in college. 35:09 – Flex is invited to visit Gold’s Gym in the U.S. 39:07 – Eric and Flex discuss bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman. 47:39 – Flex shares how he transitioned from amateur to professional bodybuilding. 58:58 – Flex draws from trauma to perform intense workouts. 01:05:49 – Flex explains why he had to kill the ego of bodybuilding in order to transition into his next career. 01:12:33 – Flex’s public speaking career was born when he realized what he missed about bodybuilding was the stage. 01:20:08 – Flex shares the secrets behind his success. 01:30:07 – Eric asks Flex how he can add lean muscle, lower overall body fat and get rid of visceral fat. 01:45:21 – Flex details what he discusses in his public speaking engagements. Your Next Steps: Purchase tickets for Go Pro Xperience 2024: https://nmpro.link/gpx24-pc Purchase tickets for Beyond Leadership May 6-9: https://nmpro.link/bl24-pc Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in one click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc Visit Go Pro Academy for the best online Network Marketing courses: goproacademy.com/gpa2024 Go Pro: 7 Steps to Becoming a Network Marketing Professional – Purchase Eric’s Book: https://nmpro.link/goprobook-pc Hire Eric, the #1 Network Marketing Expert, to inspire and train your team! https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc For the latest (Free!) Network Marketing tips, tactics and strategies visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe Questions or Comments? Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you’d like to share? Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com