The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast
Nicky Billou
MAKE THE DIFFERENCE YOU WERE BORN TO MAKE
The Business of Thought Leadership podcast is about building your thought leadership around your expertise, your brand and your name. To become well known and highly regarded in the market place for the results you are able to produce for your clients.
Our guests are top thought leaders who have done it. They've become widely known for their expertise and results they're able to deliver for their clients. They all love what they do and get paid very well for doing it.
You'll meet entrepreneurs that have leveraged thought leadership in driving business revenue, coaches that were unknown and barely making ends who later became celebrities and took their income into the 7 figures, consultants that transformed into best-selling authors and built multi-million dollar firms and senior executives who followed their passion, left their day jobs and are changing the world.
We've had interviews with notables such as New Times Best-Selling Author Seth Godin, success and investment coaching icon, Raymond Aaron, a personal coach to billionaires, Alex Charfen & Tony Robbins' Director of Coaching, Marc Von Musser.
Steve Jobs once said "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
Are you crazy enough to join us in making the difference you were born to make. We want you to 10x your impact, your income and your influence every 12 months.
Financially successful people with purpose and passion are changing the world and we want to inspire you to be one of them.
The Business of Thought Leadership podcast is about building your thought leadership around your expertise, your brand and your name. To become well known and highly regarded in the market place for the results you are able to produce for your clients.
Our guests are top thought leaders who have done it. They've become widely known for their expertise and results they're able to deliver for their clients. They all love what they do and get paid very well for doing it.
You'll meet entrepreneurs that have leveraged thought leadership in driving business revenue, coaches that were unknown and barely making ends who later became celebrities and took their income into the 7 figures, consultants that transformed into best-selling authors and built multi-million dollar firms and senior executives who followed their passion, left their day jobs and are changing the world.
We've had interviews with notables such as New Times Best-Selling Author Seth Godin, success and investment coaching icon, Raymond Aaron, a personal coach to billionaires, Alex Charfen & Tony Robbins' Director of Coaching, Marc Von Musser.
Steve Jobs once said "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
Are you crazy enough to join us in making the difference you were born to make. We want you to 10x your impact, your income and your influence every 12 months.
Financially successful people with purpose and passion are changing the world and we want to inspire you to be one of them.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 26, 2018 • 28min
EP105: Tim Hentschel - Hard Work & Determination Breed Success
There is no substitute for hard work. Tim Hentschel, who is the CEO and co-founder of HotelPlanner.com, agrees. He's always had the drive to keep innovating and the product of his hard work was HotelPlanner.com. It's the world's largest provider of online group hotel bookings and event management services. Today, HotelPlanner.com has helped over 4 million group and event planners and had over $7 billion in group hotel revenues passing through its hotel planners system worldwide. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of self belief to be successful Being able to see what's working and what's not right away What are the four C's of life To find out more about Tim, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
Jun 19, 2018 • 30min
EP104: Kevin Snook - The Magical Combination To Help You Transform Your Business
Align process. Leading a highly successful manufacturing company can be simple, enjoyable, and thoroughly rewarding - if you align the process from the frontline to the bottom line. Our guest, Kevin Snook, who is an entrepreneur, founder, consultant and author of Make It Right, advises manufacturing CEOs around the world to help them transform their businesses and deliver breakthrough results by giving frontline employees the information, tools, and capability to make the best decisions every minute of the day. Kevin has a deep sense of what it takes to deliver the magical combination of growth and stability in manufacturing companies and he as gone further by learning how to make that outcome simple. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of mentors and peers to your success How clarity makes a difference to your clients The importance of the power of leverage To find out more about Kevin, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
Jun 12, 2018 • 38min
EP103: Kathleen Black - Use Your Challenges For Business Success
Find a way. Kathleen Black did. She is the CEO of Kathleen Black Coaching & Consulting who used her past challenges to build a dynamic results-driven real estate business. She dealt with plenty of adversity including a large amount of debt. Today, she helps realtors across North America build top teams and take their businesses to incredible levels of success. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of knowing exactly what you want How choosing the right coach and mentors will give you great advice and support Why you should care and invest in your clients To find out more about Kathleen, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
Jun 5, 2018 • 32min
EP102: Kai Bjorn - Perseverance Is The Key To Success
It doesn't matter how long it takes to reach your goal, the most important thing is your willingness to persist and persevere. Kai Bjorn started as a professional athlete in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and later, he would become involved in sailing. Through hard work, patience and determination, he and his sailing team, Alinghi, won the America's Cup in 2003. Success would continue to follow him. He would become Business Network International (BNI) Canada's National Director where his passion for connecting with people and promoting the development of meaningful, long-term relationships would be a perfect fit. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having vision and goals in life Asking and getting to know your competition Why taking your time will put you in the right direction To find out more about Kai, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
May 29, 2018 • 1h 18min
EP101: Tim Larkin - Why Success Always Starts With Failure
Failures are stepping stones to success. Tim Larkin, who is an American self-defense expert, former military intelligence officer and best-selling author, was in the peak of his career when the worst thing happened to him. During military training, he already knew that he was suffering from an ear congestion, but due to arrogance, he still pursued pressure diving which burst his eardrum. He thought it was the end of his career, but really, it was the start of a new one. A few years later, he began Target Focus Training (TFT) which teaches students to recognize when they can avoid violence, and when to use it if they're facing imminent, life-threatening danger. TFT helps to focus on the similarities that every human body shares, so that the students can learn the ways that all people will be vulnerable. Today, TFT has instructed over 10,000 clients in more than 40 countries. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of being around great peers and mentors Why determination will get you through anything Why having a positive mindset will lead you to success To find out more about Tim Larkin, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
May 22, 2018 • 40min
EP100: Bob Doyle - Creating The Life That You Love
Do you want to attract wealth and happiness into your life? It starts from within. Bob Doyle, CEO of Boundless Living and author of the best-selling book, Follow Your Passion, Find Your Powerhas been teaching principles of Living Life by Design utilizing the principles of the Law of Attraction. Boundless Living's Wealth Beyond Reason program has been one of the most complete and usable online curricula in the Law of Attraction. Its goal is to help people realize and understand their passion and purpose in life. Today, Boundless Living has touched the lives of literally millions of people all over the world. We're happy to have Bob on our 100th episode! During this insightful interview, you'll discover… The importance of getting clear on who you are How meditation will give your mind clarity How to learn and act upon your intuition To find out more about Boundless Living, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
May 15, 2018 • 40min
EP99: Colton Lindsay - Mastering Your Life Patterns For Success
Our guest, Colton Lindsay, who is a real estate agent, entrepreneur and coach, was an LDS missionary when he was younger. After 2 years, he realized that he needed to shift his life patterns and begin to understand his true mission. He started gaining control of everything and begun to open up opportunities. Colton had a breakthrough when he used accelerated learning technologies that gave him success and now he uses them to help agents learn faster, remember more, and accomplish extraordinary results. Using the principles he teaches, Colton became ranked in the Top 1% of the sales agents in his real estate market by the age of 28. Over the last two years, he has closed 120 transactions and generated over $20 Million in volume sales. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of embracing your challenges and fears Why focusing on increasing positive energy will create different results How to be intelligent in creating your reality To find out more about Colton, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
May 8, 2018 • 37min
EP98: Brian Smith - Market The Benefits, Not The Product
Entrepreneurship is not easy. Our guest, Brian Smith, who is an author, keynote speaker and founder of the iconic global brand UGG (an American footwear company), had some hard times while starting and building his business. For years, he was crippled by a lack of financing. He became stuck and had to get a summer job for 3 years. Things changed when he realized he should focus on the benefits rather than the product itself. He believed that his products could help people and change lives and they did. The UGG brand has since exceeded $1 billion of international sales several times over. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a really good financial advisor Why working on being better everyday will help you become successful Why believing in yourself will benefit you To find out more about Brian, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
May 1, 2018 • 42min
EP97: Connor Beaton - How To Develop & Improve Self-Awareness
Connor Beaton is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization focused on men's health, wellness, success, and fulfillment. He helps people get clear on who they are, why they are here and where they need to go. He believes the path to a rich and fulfilling life is more than simply what we do, but who we do it with, and most importantly, who we believe we are while doing it. Because at the end of the day, the most important relationship we have is the one with yourself. Today, he speaks on stages around the world, works with high performers who are shaping the future and helps people who are committed to going all-in on what matters most. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having strong mentors around you How to focus on creating exceptional experiences, products & services for people Why the word-of-mouth is the best marketing tool you have To find out more about Connor, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
Apr 24, 2018 • 46min
EP96: John Assaraf - Releasing Mental & Emotional Obstacles For Exceptional Success
Mastering your mindset can dramatically change your life. As a kid, John Assaraf was a misfit. He had a bad attitude about school, and practically lived in the principal's office. When he was 19, he realized that he couldn't keep living his life with such extremes. He chose the path he believed promised him a better existence. So, he released all of his negativity and moved forward with his life. Today, he is a serial entrepreneur, brain researcher, and CEO of NeuroGym. In the last 25 years, John has grown 5 multi-million dollar companies in real estate, internet software, brain research and life and business coaching and consulting. He is also the author of 2 New York Times best-selling books, Having It All and The Answer. During this interview, you'll discover… The importance of having a daily ritual Why focusing on progress will help you get through negativity Why you have to be patient and adaptable To find out more about John, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.
