Vetting the Hype

Where are you being held hostage in your life? Former top FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss takes us behind the scenes of hostage negotiations to understand the minds of the people who hold us captive.

In this million-dollar episode you’ll learn:

• The history of hostage negotiations in the United States
• 2 questions to ask yourself before getting a mentor
• Exactly how to end a business relationship that isn’t working, without any hard feelings
• Why women are penalized for negotiating
• How to get the upper-hand through emotional intelligence
• The practical application of navigating custody disputes and divorces

You can connect with Chris at BlackSwanLtd.com.

To get his free newsletter text fbiempathy (all one word) to the number 22828.

You can get Chris’ book, Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as if Your Life Depended on it on Amazon.

This episode sponsored by ZamizPress.com and BookOverhaul.com.

Can you work in Hollywood with integrity? Producer John Duffy takes us behind the scenes of the new Kevin Sorbo movie, East Texas Oil and into Canada where the movie is being filmed. He talks life, movies and breaking free of partnerships that hurt. 

Going from nothing to knowledge in 90 minutes at NASA and Lockheed Martin, with a touch of Buckaroo Bonsai, join guest Doug Howarth. 

Topics covered include:

• Fire-fighting airplanes
• Pot sales in Washington 
• Teaching NASA how to evaluate future endeavors

Doug started a company that helps business owners evaluate the true value of their product by taking into account the perceived value, purchase history and cost of production to give the sweet-spot for pricing products. 

www.MEEvaluators.com

@Douglas_Howarth on Twitter

Stephen is the founder and CEO of Predictive ROI, a digital marketing agency, and the host of Onward Nation — a top-rated daily podcast for learning how today’s top business owners think, act, and achieve. Onward Nation is listened to in 120 countries around the world.   Since the advent of the commercial Internet, Stephen has collected tens of thousands of data points that have given him the ability to identify what he calls the “8 Money Draining Mistakes” and the “8 Money Making Opportunities.” Darren Hardy, then-publisher of SUCCESS Magazine, interviewed Stephen to discuss how business owners can identify and fix the mistakes.   Stephen is the author of three books, including the #1 best seller, “Profitable Podcasting”. and his digital marketing insights have been featured in Forbes.com, Entrepreneur.com, The Washington Post, and Inc. Magazine.

Forbes top 10 influencer, Warren Whitlock, shares a mindset shift that entrepreneurs will benefit from. 

Connect with Warren at WarrenWhitlock.com 

James Dentley is a world-renowned professional speaker, trainer, author, entrepreneur, and business strategist to many notable business celebrities. He has been a successful entrepreneur for over 30 years, helping over 400,000 people throughout the world learn what it takes to become high performers in their business and personal lives.

He has personally helped create over 80 millionaires by using his proven success strategies. Furthermore, James has also consulted many companies in the areas of training, profitability, communication, and leadership development.

Vin Clancy went from homeless in the UK to owning his own successful company in Beverly Hills. How did he get over 20 million page views of his online magazine without spending a dime?

He’s about to teach you how.

You can get Vin’s book at www.AceTheGame.com. 

Vin recommended the books The 48 Laws of Power and The Hard Thing About Hard Things. 

This episode sponsored by ZamizPress.comand BookOverhaul.com.

How did the host of the popular podcast Cool Things Entrepreneurs Do get into stand-up comedy? What impact did that have on his speaking career?

Thom gives us a behind the scenes glimpse into partnerships with event coordinators and what he learned from a partnership that went sideways.

You can connect with Thom at www.ThomSinger.com.

Thom recommends the book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.

This episode sponsored by ZamizPress.com and BookOverhaul.com.

How did Emmy Award winning sportscaster James (J.B.) Brown, decide who to partner with? What questions did he need answered to endorse Nutrimost and what role has faith played in his career?

You can connect with J.B. at www.JBJamesBrown.com.

You can get J.B.’s book The Role of a Lifetime on Amazon.

This episode sponsored by ZamizPress.com and BookOverhaul.com.

Celebrity trainer and OYO fitness director, Nick Bolton owns a fitness company and is a widely recognized TV personality. He is the host and spokesperson for the popular Bell & Howell tactical brand and is considered the top OYO trainer in the world.

When you’re in-demand it’s easy to get caught up in the rush of endorsement deals and promotional opportunities. How can entrepreneurs make the right choice in who they choose to endorse or promote? What lessons has Nick learned along the way that can help other business owners?

Nick walks us through the entrepreneurial journey that has brought him from fitness model to the owner and trainer known world-wide.

You can connect with Nick at nickboltonfitness.com.

This episode sponsored by ZamizPress.com and BookOverhaul.com.