The Successful Life Podcast, hosted by Corey Berrier, is a globally recognized show ranking in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide. This powerful platform is dedicated to helping individuals break free from addiction, rebuild their lives, and grow into the best version of themselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each episode explores the real stories and strategies behind long-term recovery, personal development, and overall wellness. From navigating sobriety and emotional healing to m ...
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Send us a text What if the patterns keeping you stuck aren't even yours to begin with? From our earliest moments, our minds absorb everything around us like wet cement—every word, every glance, every reaction forming the foundation of how we see ourselves and the world. The most profound revelation in understanding our patterns is recognizing that …
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Beyond the Illusion: Why Control Is Costing You Your Peace
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17:15Send us a text Freedom awaits beyond the grip of control. Drawing from raw personal experience, I explore how the desperate need to control our circumstances, relationships, and even our pain becomes the very prison that holds us captive. Control is seductive because it promises safety in an uncertain world. We believe if we push hard enough, manip…
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James Piacentino | Preventing Addiction Through Genetic Testing
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1:22:01Send us a text Could the opioid crisis be solved through genetic testing? What if doctors could identify your addiction risk before prescribing pain medication? These questions drive the innovative work at Thrive Genetics, where personalized medicine is revolutionizing how we approach pain management and addiction prevention. James Piacentino share…
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Face Value: Ditching The Masks That Hide Your Real Self
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21:45Send us a text What version of yourself do you bring to work? To family gatherings? To your closest relationships? For many of us, these questions reveal uncomfortable truths about the different masks we wear throughout our lives. We don't put on these masks with malicious intent. They emerge from our deepest fears—fear of rejection, fear of inadeq…
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Send us a text What are you truly hungry for? That's the question that drives this deeply introspective exploration of how our brains become trapped in cycles of avoidance and momentary pleasure. Your brain doesn't distinguish between sources of dopamine—whether from sugar, alcohol, or avoiding difficult sales conversations. The glass of wine wasn'…
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Send us a text Have you ever caught yourself mindlessly scrolling your phone, finishing an entire bag of chips without noticing, or having "just one more" drink that turned into several? You're not alone, and it's not entirely your fault. Our brains are wired for reward, and modern life is designed to exploit this vulnerability. Whether it's sugar,…
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Send us a text Socially acceptable addictions like alcohol and food hide in plain sight while society celebrates escaping emotions and mocks those trying to break free. • Most addicts don't look like stereotypical "addicts" but are regular people numbing themselves with wine and food • Food and alcohol work on the same neurotransmitters, creating p…
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Send us a text Comfort is slowly killing us, but we don't even recognize it as an addiction. What happens when society's most celebrated coping mechanisms become our greatest chains? In this transformative episode, I pull back the curtain on the socially acceptable addictions that hide in plain sight: food and alcohol. These aren't stereotypical ad…
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Fetching Millions: How Tom Howard Builds and Sells Companies Without Ego
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59:31Send us a text Ever wonder what's holding back your business growth? The answer might be staring back at you in the mirror. Tom Howard, owner of multiple successful HVAC and plumbing companies and ServiceTitan executive, delivers a masterclass in ego-free leadership that transformed struggling businesses into multi-million dollar enterprises. His r…
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Looking in the Mirror Changed Everything About My Recovery
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28:11Send us a text Have you ever found yourself staring into a mirror that refuses to lie to you? That's exactly what the Fourth Step of recovery feels like. When I first heard those words—"made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves"—I knew it would be difficult. What I didn't anticipate was how completely it would transform my understa…
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Jared "The Plumber" Williams Money vs. Freedom: Finding Balance in Business
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1:27:09Send us a text What happens when you finally achieve the financial success you've been chasing—only to realize you've lost everything else that matters? Jared Williams, host of The Jared Williams Show and founder of multiple successful plumbing businesses, takes us through his raw, revealing journey of entrepreneurial trial and error. Jared's story…
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From Bodybuilding Glory to Spiritual Awakening: Toney Freeman's Journey
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54:16Send us a text What if your greatest strength becomes your biggest obstacle to transformation? Toney Freeman, once known as "The X-Man" in professional bodybuilding, reveals the powerful journey that took him from bodybuilding glory to spiritual awakening. Toney's story begins with his strict upbringing as a preacher's kid, which established bounda…
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Sober But Miserable: Why Just Quitting Isn't Enough
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26:29Send us a text The recovery journey begins with a simple truth: addiction isn't about substances—it's about escape. I spent years trying to run from pain, from reality, from myself. But as I discovered, no matter where I went, I took myself with me. My path through the 12 steps wasn't smooth. I approached recovery with skepticism and pride, resista…
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What If Everything You Thought About Success Was Wrong?
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30:11Send us a text After years of chasing external definitions of success, I've completely transformed the Successful Life Podcast to focus on what truly matters: recovery from addiction, freedom from limiting habits, and authentic personal growth. This isn't about how much we can achieve or how much money we make—it's about waking up clear-headed, sta…
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Beyond Technical Skills: How Communication Drives $20,000 Days
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20:23Send us a text What truly separates average technicians from those consistently bringing in $20,000 days? Contrary to what many believe, it's not experience or technical knowledge—it's masterful communication. The psychology of technical sales hinges on three critical components. Body language accounts for a staggering 55% of your impact, creating …
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Doug Wyatt: Breaking Chains From Poor Health to Peak Performance
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1:41:47Send us a text What separates those who merely survive from those who truly thrive? Doug Wyatt's remarkable journey from a poor country kid to a multimillion-dollar business leader offers profound insights into sustainable success. Doug opens up about his dramatic physical transformation, shedding 82 pounds and completely rebuilding his health afte…
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The One Skill That Closes Big Drain Jobs—Without Selling Hard
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18:52Send us a text Ever notice how some service professionals can walk into tense situations and instantly change the entire mood? There's a secret behind this superpower, and it comes from an unexpected source: FBI hostage negotiation tactics. Imagine having the ability to defuse customer frustration, overcome price objections, and build instant trust…
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The Power of “No”: Master Boundaries in 6 Clear Steps
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23:18Send us a text Feeling pulled in all directions? Burnt out? Secretly resenting customers, coworkers, or even family? It's time to master the art of boundaries. The trades world celebrates problem solvers and those who go the extra mile, but without proper boundaries, that admirable work ethic leads straight to exhaustion and frustration. In this po…
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Mastering Emotional Intelligence: The Hidden Tool in Every Plumber's Arsenal
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13:37Send us a text Ever walked into a customer's home with sewage flooding their basement and tension filling the air? That moment isn't just about your technical skills—it's about your emotional intelligence. And mastering it could be the game-changer your plumbing business needs. The most respected person on a job site isn't always the most technical…
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Send us a text Your words are currency in the trades—every phrase either builds trust or destroys it in seconds. When your technician says "I think this might help" versus "This is the best solution based on what I'm seeing, and here's why," they're not just changing words—they're changing your company's revenue potential. This powerful episode div…
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Words That Sell: How Your Language Transforms Home Service Calls
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15:54Send us a text Communication might be the most underrated skill in the home service industry. While technical expertise is essential, how you speak to homeowners often determines whether you close the sale or walk away empty-handed. Jefferson Fisher, an attorney and communication expert, offers a perspective-shifting insight that could transform yo…
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Send us a text What if everything you believe about digital marketing is leading your home service business down a dangerous path? In this eye-opening conversation with digital marketing veteran Jonathan Bannister, we uncover why the constant chase for Google rankings has created a generation of "digital junkies" in the home service industry. Banni…
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From Psych Ward to Purpose: Tim Brown’s Recovery Story
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1:09:51Send us a text Fifteen years ago today, Tim Brown was in a psychiatric ward, struggling with addiction and a distorted sense of reality. Now he's the founder of a successful marketing agency helping contractors across the country. This profound synchronicity frames our powerful conversation about recovery, purpose, and the journey to authentic succ…
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When you stop sounding smart, customers start buying
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18:27Send us a text Welcome to the Successful Life Podcast with Corey Berrier. In this episode, Corey addresses service technicians and comfort advisors about the critical issue of using technical jargon in customer interactions. He emphasizes that confusing customers with complex terminology can significantly hinder sales. Corey's main message is to re…
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The RoofHer: Sobriety, Resilience, and Building a Female-Owned Business
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1:10:18Send us a text Meet Erin Mahoney, a trailblazing entrepreneur who's redefining what it means to be a female business owner in the historically male-dominated roofing industry. As founder of The RoofHer in Columbus, Ohio, Erin's journey from addiction to successful business ownership offers a powerful blueprint for resilience and determination in th…
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Trust Your Gut: The Truth Always Sells Better Than Pressure
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25:50Send us a text The fear of making a decision runs deep in our psychology—whether you're contemplating a $20,000 HVAC system or taking your first step toward sobriety. As someone who's walked both paths, I've discovered that sales objections and recovery hesitations share remarkable similarities. When customers say "I need to think about it" or "I s…
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The Blueprint for Effective Marketing in Home Services
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52:25Send us a text Forget everything you thought you knew about marketing in the home services industry. In this eye-opening conversation, Ryan Chute, partner at Wizard of Ads, shatters conventional wisdom about lead generation and reveals the three essential components of effective marketing strategy that most businesses entirely miss. Ryan breaks dow…
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You're Not "Just a Technician": How to Educate Customers and Create Value
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36:00Send us a text In this episode of the Successful Life Podcast, host Corey Berrier addresses common misconceptions technicians have about sales, emphasizing that technicians can also be effective salespeople. Corey highlights the importance of ethical sales and customer education, delivering value-driven suggestions without appearing pushy. He offer…
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Winning Over Customers: The Service Technician's Guide
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30:21Send us a text Every service call is more than just a technical task—it's an opportunity to build or break customer trust. Successful service professionals understand that customers judge them from the moment they arrive until the final handshake, with countless small interactions determining whether they'll become loyal clients or one-time custome…
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Send us a text What separates successful HVAC service technicians from those who struggle? The answer goes far beyond technical skills. Diving deep into the industry's most challenging pitfalls, this episode reveals the fifteen critical reasons why service technicians fail—and how these failures impact everyone involved. From the deceptively simple…
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Leadership Pitfalls: 15 Ways Trades Businesses Fail
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43:15Send us a text Leadership failures cost trades businesses hundreds of thousands of dollars every year through invisible expenses that never appear on balance sheets. When your leadership team lacks clear vision, transparent communication, and consistent accountability, the ripple effects damage everything from customer satisfaction to employee rete…
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Mastering Trades and Business Growth - Todd Liles’ Journey and Insights
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51:07Send us a text In this episode of the Successful Life podcast, host Corey Berrier welcomes Todd Liles, founder of Service Excellence. Todd shares his remarkable journey, from his teenage years working in the trades, to becoming an influential figure in business consulting, coaching, and counseling for tradespeople. He delves into the distinctions b…
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Ellen Rohr and Al Levi: Mastering the Art of Business Collaboration
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1:21:42Send us a text Join us on the Successful Life Podcast to explore the realities of running a trade business with industry experts Corey Berrier, Ellen Rohr, and Al Levi. In this episode, they share their career experiences and how they became trusted consultants. We discuss key topics such as financial literacy, collaboration, and project management…
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"Why Can't They Just Stop?" The Complexity of Addiction Explained
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1:03:14Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the intricacies of addiction and the transformative power of community. Jennifer Manzo shares her compelling journey, from her upbringing surrounded by addiction to becoming a beacon of hope through her work with the HVAC Chicks Coalition. This diverse platform fosters a network of support…
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Creating a Connected Contractor Community with Service Titan Hacks
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48:31Send us a text Discover the untapped potential of the home service industry with Bill Brown, a seasoned expert who recently sold his successful HVAC business after 25 years. Bill joins Corey Berrier on the Successful Life Podcast to reveal his innovative strategies for managing his business remotely from the sunny shores of South Florida. Learn how…
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Harnessing AI's Power: Michael Venidis on Transforming Business Strategies and Leadership in a Digital World
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50:14Send us a text Michael Venidis makes a triumphant return to the Successful Life Podcast, sharing his journey since the acquisition of RYNO Strategic Solutions and providing fresh insights on the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence in business. Get ready to learn how AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Perplexity are set to transform the …
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Unlocking Success: Laura Kelly on Mindset Shifts, Values, and the Power of Gratitude
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1:03:18Send us a text What if 80% of your success relied solely on your mindset? Join us for an insightful conversation with Laura Kelly, who shares her wisdom on how aligning your values with happiness and setting challenging goals can pave the high road to success. Drawing inspiration from her transformative experience with Tony Robbins, Laura reveals t…
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Finding Positivity: Niko Moon’s Musical Journey from Electrician to #1 Country Artist
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1:31:53Send us a text Meeting Niko Moon at a wedding was more than just a brush with a talented artist; it was the beginning of a journey into the heart of music's power to transform mental health. In our latest episode, join us as Niko opens up about his upbringing in a musically inclined family and the struggles that shaped his outlook on life. He talks…
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Revolutionizing Communication: AI's Role in Enhancing Relationships and Customer Service with Brigham Dickinson
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48:00Send us a text What if you could transform the way you communicate and enhance your relationships, both personal and professional? Join me, Corey Berrier, and special guest Brigham Dickinson on the Successful Life Podcast as we explore the revolutionary impact of AI on communication. We kick off with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the challenges fac…
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From Plumbing to Prosperity: Ellen Rohr's Inspirational Journey and the Power of Mentorship in the Trades Industry
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52:48Send us a text Discover how Ellen Rohr transformed her life from marrying a plumber to becoming an influential leader in the trades industry. Ellen shares her vibrant journey with businesses like Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and Zoom Drain Franchising, highlighting her dedication to empowering tradespeople. With insights from business consultant Al L…
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From Addiction to HVAC Success: Jason Julian's Journey of Resilience and Recovery
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1:10:35Send us a text What if the darkest moments of your life could become the foundation for your greatest transformation? Meet Jason Julian, our inspiring guest on the Successful Life Podcast, as he recounts his remarkable journey from the depths of addiction to a thriving career in the HVAC industry. Born into a family rich in building trade expertise…
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Navigating HVAC Transitions: Carl Ippoliti on Refrigerant Shifts, Sales Mastery, and Personal Growth
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58:05Send us a text Carl Ippoliti, a veteran of the HVAC industry with half a century of expertise, joins us to shed light on the complex refrigerant transitions looming in 2025. As the industry shifts from R410 to environmentally friendlier alternatives like R32 and R454, Carl unpacks the historical context and ramifications for both homeowners and con…
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Embracing Gratitude: Unraveling Morning Routines, Overcoming Challenges, and Harnessing ADHD as a Superpower with Corey and Justin
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1:41:39Send us a text Navigating the tumultuous journey of addiction and recovery, this episode delves into my personal story of struggles, challenges, and the transformative power of vulnerability. With Justin Judd, we discuss gratitude, childhood influences, the impact of relationships, and the ultimate importance of asking for help at crucial junctures…
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Lou Hobaica's Blueprint: From Apprenticeship to Leadership
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1:02:31Send us a text Ever wondered how a family business can transform into a powerhouse in the HVAC and refrigeration industry? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Lou Hobaica, a seasoned expert with over 40 years of experience. From humble beginnings in his father’s business to leading it alongside his brother since 1989, Lou’s journey is a t…
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From Siberia to Success: Dmitry Lipinskiy's Resilient Journey, AI Innovations, and Building a Purpose-Driven Brand
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48:51Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform dreams into reality against all odds? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of Dmitry Lipinskiy, from the rugged terrains of Siberia to the bustling streets of America. His story is one of resilience—a determined quest from aspiring teacher to thriving entrepreneur. Hear how…
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3 Ways to Mastering Sales and Personal Growth: Sam Wakefield's Journey from Addiction to Entrepreneurship Success
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59:54Send us a text Unlock sales mastery with Sam Wakefield, a renowned sales trainer with over 20 years of experience. In this episode, Sam shares transformative insights on achieving entrepreneurial flow, overcoming new obstacles, and avoiding complacency. Discover his no-nonsense approach that has revolutionized businesses nationwide, blending person…
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Exploring Business Challenges and Family Legacies with Ted Fox
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58:40Send us a text Discover the inspiring journey of Ted Fox, the dynamic force behind EL Fox Sons Plumbing Heating Limited, as he shares his story of transformation from a humble plumbing apprentice to the leader of a thriving home services enterprise. In this episode, Ted opens up about the unique challenges of expanding a business in a small market …
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5 Ways to Transform Your Mindset for Success with Steve Foran
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1:13:02Send us a text What if embracing gratitude could transform not just your personal life, but your professional world too? Join us as we chat with Steve Foran, an electrical engineer who turned his career towards advocating for grateful leadership. Together, we unravel our personal gratitude rituals—like my daily practice of sending out gratitude lis…
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3 Steps to Carving Your Own Path: Andy Hobaica on Legacy, Sales Success, and the Power of Giving Back
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55:47Send us a text After grappling with the pressures of living up to a successful parent, Andy Hobaica found himself at a crossroads of personal and professional growth. Discover how his grandfather's journey from Lebanese immigrant to World War II veteran and successful business owner inspired Andy to carve his own path in the world of sales and pers…
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Addiction to Ambition: Bill Rossell on Leadership, Recovery, and Business Growth
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42:21Send us a text Ever wondered how to turn adversity into a catalyst for personal and professional transformation? Listen to my conversation with Bill Rossell, the dynamic CEO of LBCAP, as he recounts his fascinating journey from Pittsburgh to leadership. Bill's career path is as diverse as it is inspiring, having traversed the military, the restaura…
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