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Are you ready to take your message, your business and your life to the next level? Want to learn from someone with more than a decade of experience, training tens of thousands of people from all around the world? This podcast will help you change your belief about who you are and what you are able to achieve in this world. It will help you rediscover your ability to dream big dreams. It will help you discover and break free from the limiting thoughts, emotions, behaviors and beliefs that are ...
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The Wild Horse and the Farmer A young stallion, swift and strong, roamed the open plains, its hooves striking the earth with power, its mane flowing in the wind. It had been born to run, to navigate the wide expanse, and to test its strength against the forces of nature. One day, a well-meaning farmer saw the horse and admired its beauty. “You are …
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Have you ever hesitated to take action because you felt like you needed to have everything planned out in advance? Do you find yourself waiting for the perfect moment when all the details are clear before you move forward? If so, this episode is for you. Recently, I had a coaching conversation with someone who had a big vision—a dream of launching …
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In this episode, I'm sharing an insight from my recent "What Are You Creating?" podcast interview with Charlie Birney, founder of Podville, a successful podcast media production company. This conversation with Charlie was inspired by my work with two coaching clients interested in starting podcast production businesses. When helping people in the e…
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In this episode, I share my experiences and thoughts on what I call the art of deep study. Though I don't claim mastery of this skill, I've experienced transformative seasons of focus and concentration that have profoundly shaped my personal, professional, and spiritual life. Instead of rushing through books or materials, I advocate for a deliberat…
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756 - Where Focus Goes, Energy Flows
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What if I told you that you have access to a power so profound that mastering it could transform your life? In this episode, I dive deep into the concept of focus and explore how it shapes our reality. You may have heard the phrase, “Where focus goes, energy flows,” but have you ever taken the time to truly understand its deeper meaning? That’s exa…
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755 - From Resistance to Creative Flow: The Power of Solitude and Reflection
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Over the past few weeks, I’ve been on a transformative journey—a personal creative retreat that has pushed me to reflect, adjust, and ultimately break through the resistance that was holding me back. If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, or like your creative energy just isn’t flowing the way you know it could, this episode is for you. In this epi…
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754 - Inspired Ideas and New Habits: Crafting Better Routines for Life and Business
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In this episode, I share my experiences and insights from my current personal, creative, and working retreat in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I explore the importance of breaking free from habitual patterns and establishing new routines. This extended episode demonstrates the authentic and transparent communication style I use in my Train With …
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Are Your Daily Routines Serving You? As we approach the start of 2025, I invite you to reflect on this question: Are the routines that make up your daily and weekly life delivering the results you truly desire? If not, perhaps it's time to shake things up. In this episode, I share my personal decision to completely break away from my current routin…
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752 - Harvesting Growth: How a Seed Planting Strategy Drives Results
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In this episode, I’m diving deep into a metaphor that has shaped much of my success in the past: seed planting. This concept has been a powerful reminder for me that the results we see in our lives and businesses are directly tied to the seeds we consistently plant, not just the harvest we hope to reap. Don't judge the success of today by the harve…
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751 - The Entrepreneurial Lessons Hidden in an Amateur Radio Journey with Jim Newcomb
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This episode comes with a bit of a backstory. What started as a conversation for my hobby podcast about Amateur Radio, Cliff’s Notes on Amateur Radio, turned into something much bigger—a treasure trove of insights about the entrepreneurial journey. I sat down with Jim Newcomb, founder of Lido Radio Products, to talk about his fascinating history in…
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In this episode, I guide you through understanding what it means to recalibrate your internal emotional homeostasis and provide actionable steps to foster long-term emotional stability, resilience, and balance. Through simple practices like breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, nutrition, and sleep, I'll show you how to gradually shift your nervous …
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749 - A Couple That Dreams Together, Grows Together
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In this episode, my wife, Stephanie, and I discuss the importance of shared vision and personal dreams in a relationship. We explore how our journey to help others rediscover their ability to dream big dreams began and evolved over time. We share the "50 Things I Want" exercise—a powerful tool that can transform your life. We provide step-by-step i…
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In this episode, I speak about the enduring power and benefits of audio-first content creation, specifically podcasting. Even as the media landscape continues to evolve, I firmly believe that audio podcasting remains a highly valuable and underutilized strategy for building your message, business, and influence. I share my own extensive experience …
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In this episode, I explore a common struggle many entrepreneurs face: feeling like they've wasted years on the wrong path. I share two transformative quotes that have deeply influenced my understanding of the entrepreneurial journey. Key points: Introduction to Alan Watts' philosophy on pursuing what you truly desire. The challenge of overcoming so…
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746 - Outline Any Talk in 15 Minutes or Less: A Proven 9-Question Method | Cliff’s Notes On Public Speaking - Part 2
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In this episode, I'm thrilled to share a proven method for quickly and effectively outlining presentations, talks, webinars, or any form of communication. At the core of this approach are nine focusing questions I learned from my public speaking mentor. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this episode will equip you with the too…
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745 - From Shaky Starts to Standing Ovations: Cliff’s Notes On Public Speaking - Part 1
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In this episode, I take you on a thrilling journey from my days as a nervous wreck to becoming a confident public speaker. It's a tale of transformation that many can relate to, filled with challenges, breakthroughs, and valuable lessons learned along the way. I'll reveal four game-changing strategies that not only revolutionized my approach to pub…
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744 - Better Together: Navigating Business as a Couple
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In this episode, I introduce the inaugural installment of the newly relaunched Building A Life And Business Together podcast! I host this show with my wife, Stephanie Ravenscraft, and we're excited to revive the podcast we started a few years ago. We've returned with fresh perspectives, valuable lessons learned, and a clear vision for the direction…
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In this episode, I share a deeply personal story about a silent killer that destroys more businesses than you might imagine—isolation. Drawing from my experiences and observations over two decades, I reveal how isolation can impact entrepreneurs and offer insights on how to overcome it. Key Points: The unexpected challenge of isolation when transit…
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In this episode, I share an insightful response to a question presented in a recent session of my Next Level Coaching program. A participant asked for advice on how to handle it when others don't understand, and perhaps even question or doubt the unique vision you have for your business or entrepreneurial ventures. I open up about my own experience…
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741 - The Million-Dollar Mistake Most Podcasters Make (And How to Avoid It)
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In this episode, I reveal the complete 11-step formula I recommend for building an online business. This valuable content—which people have paid thousands of dollars to receive in my in-person workshops—is now being shared with a wider audience. I start by sharing my own entrepreneurial journey, which began with launching a podcast as a hobby. Over…
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740 - Find something you love so much that you'd do it all day for free. Then become so good at it that people will pay you to do it!
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In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of finding something you love so much that you'd be willing to do it all day for free. I share my personal journey, from the early days of discovering podcasting as a hobby while working in insurance, to the point where my passion became my profession. I also explore the concept of hyper-fi…
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739 Beyond Knowledge: Turning Information into Massive Results
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Have you ever wondered if there's a secret to achieving massive success in business and life? In this episode, I reveal the one powerful principle that has been the catalyst for my own incredible growth over the past decade. Listen in as I dive deep into my commentary on chapter 10 of Napoleon Hill's classic book "Think and Grow Rich" and share how…
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In this episode, I speak into the dilemma many people face when considering leaving the security of a day job to pursue full-time self-employment as a freelancer, coach, or consultant. I share my own experiences and insights on navigating the perceived inherent lack of predictability in self-employment, and how to address the concerns of a spouse w…
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737 - Core Beliefs Every Entrepreneur Needs for Success
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In this value packed episode, I share 19 core essential beliefs that I believe are critical for entrepreneurs in order to achieve success. These beliefs cover a wide range of topics, from believing in your ability to succeed as an entrepreneur, to trusting that financial success will follow your passion and dedication, to being committed to continu…
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In this episode, I dive into the reality of post-vacation blues and why it's particularly challenging for us solopreneurs. Returning from a well-deserved break can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to derail your momentum. I share my personal experiences and proven strategies to help you ease back into your routine with renewed focus and energ…
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