Shift Happens

Michael Rosenbaum has not one company, but two, introducing employers to a better way. Resumes are a poor predictor of an employees potential for longevity or success.  Catalyte and Arena both use artificial intelligence to identify the best of the best, regardless of background in the tech and health care service spaces respectively. 

Garrett Gunderson gets personal finance is just different when you’re an entrepreneur. So is being a partner, a parent, a friend, a sibling, a daughter, a son… you get the point. As a New York Times bestselling author and the CEO and Founder of Wealth Factory, Garrett has built his mission around empowering entrepreneurs to build their financial legacy. But let me backup, because  this episode kicks off a little differently… Instead of jumping right into business, Garrett shares the family feud that triggered his ah-ha moment about financial wealth.

Michael McDevitt has walked the entrepreneurial path more than a few times. While he's found success each time, he has rarely used the same methods twice. From his early days as a 23 year old wonder kid, where he'd throw every-hour he could at his business, to his current role as founder and CEO of Terra's Kitchen, he's had to take along what worked from each experience and build on it. Listen to find out how these days meditation has given him the winning edge he needs when putting in the most hours is no longer an option. 

Mario Armstrong, Emmy Award Winner, lays it down like this, "You know you've hit the roughest part when it's the easiest time to quit." An insight that has served him well as he's gone from trials to triumph, turning struggle into strength. To learn more about his award winning show check out https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMarioArmstrong/

Gillian Mandich knows happiness is a science. She's actually well on her way to getting her PhD in Happiness. Yes, it’s real and it’s no laughing matter. In fact, happiness deeply effects your health. If you’re trying to lose weight, or lower cholesterol, actually going out and taking the steps to enjoy yourself might be better than even hitting the gym. And think happiness and sadness are on the same spectrum and mutually exclusive? Guess again.

Giovanni Marsico doesn't want to just help entrepreneurs he wants to change the world. He doesn't put on events, he holds entertainment spectacles. This comic book fan always wanted to lead a team of super heroes, and that's what he's doing this day. However, he didn't gain his powers via an origin story, but a long complicated tale. 

Sebastian Africano, over the last twenty years Sebastian hasn't just traveled the world he's actually helped the world. As Executive Director of Trees, Water, and People Sebastian works with marginalized communities in 15 countries, improving rural livelihoods. Has he ever run into trouble in these under privileged areas? You bet. But he's picked up some tips on getting himself out of jams along the way. Here's a hint, pick the biggest toughest guy you see, and gift him your sunglasses. 

Yanik Silver, spiritual muse and international man of adventure drops in for some real talk. From zero gravity experiences to flying MIGs in Russia Yanik is checking items off his bucket list faster than most of us can ever hope to catch up to. That being said, what he considers the next adventure, will probably shock you. 

Matt Kazam has been studying comedy since before he was born. His dad would blast him with classic laugh filled routines right in womb. Though, that didn't mean his father was going to give him a free pass in life. To get his parent's blessing, and to keep up with his two lawyer brothers and his doctor sister, Matt had to learn the science behind his life's calling. So, what's the secret to comedy? Turns out the answer has more to do with empathy than you might think. 

For Akhtar Badshah, M.I.T. was never part of the plan. He applied, figuring what did he have to lose. As he describe's it, he won the lottery, he met his wife, and he went on to live in Seattle. That's where he joined forces with Microsoft as the Senior Director of Microsoft Citizenship and Public Affairs. Now he serves as the founder and Chief Catalyst for the the Catalytic Innovators Group, a new consulting practice focused on accelerating social impact through catalytic innovation.

Joey Coleman, the Lawyer, the Salesman, the Teacher, and the Spy, discusses his new book "Never Lose A Customer Again", along with how working in the CIA has helped him be a better dad. Will he ever run for office? The answer might surprise you. 

Jenny Thompson, marketing extraordinaire, and founder of SafetyPIN Technologies, discuses her journey from suspended high school student, to court bailiff, to a woman who can get a yes when she's not even in the room. www.getasafetypin.com

Tucker Max, #1 New York Times bestselling author, discusses the persona he created, putting aside his ego to serve his business and show his children unconditional love. 

Derek Coburn, wealth management advisor, Cadre Founder, and long-time friend of Joe, talks about life as a disagreeable giver, being married to his business partner and evolving his views on equality in a changing world.

Dan Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author, discusses the writing process that led to his new book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.